Media Storm Self isolating VAN LIFE in 🇹🇷ISTANBUL TURKEY

[@LValways]

Wished I've seen your channel during those dark days to cheer us up. AMAZING indusiusms.

[@patrickjones1143]

All other vanlifers who chose to stay are now regretting it and trying to get home. They're all getting totally fed up, how the hell do you 2 keep so positive day after day and actually you've been self isolating longer than anybody out there. there definitely is not much to brag about being from the UK these days but you two are definitely one of our national treasures and proving to the world we are not all totally miserable, so proud of both of you x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Patrick 🌺😉 firstly .... Woo Hoo !! LOL - sorry I was unable to contain myself !!! Your comments are always so generous and kind. We are lucky as we are best friends and love the time we have together. I think it is really hard to cope if you don't know what is happening. We just know we are on an adventure .... not the adventure we were thinking we would be on, but a whole new one !! So yes, we are unapologetically optimistic that we are going to enjoy it !! We will be changing our direction as the borders open or close in front of us ... East - West who knows ... but we are together and sharing the adventure 💜🇹🇷🙌💐 best wishes - Marianne xx

[@nightoftoronto1693]

One thing I noticed with Turkish people be honest with them they will never let you down they are such an amazing people .👏👏👏

[@ericcadoo8970]

You have a fantastic attitude , and how wonderful are the Turkish people . Keep the vlogs coming they are inspirational .

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much! 🎉🚐🇹🇷🙌 Indeed xx

[@cpppq]

I knew so little about the Turkish people before your videos, but I am so impressed with their generousity. They took such great care of you. They are very kind.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Absolutely - and Turkey is such a wonderful and diverse place to visit 🇹🇷🚐🙌

[@sesrek]

Ali, kral adamsın

[@TREADtheglobe]

He is indeed 💐🙌💜

[@m.dawoodtopala9293]

U people act like uve returned into childhood. So cheerful...

[@nominominus]

Hahaha everybody’s obsessed with washing the groceries 😂 You are both lovely as always xxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

😊 thank you - Yes - it is really tricky to know what to do ... just be the best person you can !! best wishes Marianne xx

[@davidtom6120]

WOOOOW U R REALLY VERY NICE PEOPLE AND I LIKE BOTH OF YOU VERY MUCH.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks David 👍🙂

[@shux6816]

Turkey expects a warm welcome from the moment you arrive you always be ready😆

[@emmabroad8845]

You're such a joy to watch! So glad to have found your channel. Stay safe 💖

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much Emma 💐 We are glad you have found us xx kind regards Marianne xx

[@durdufdkc8356]

We love you very much! You’re doing perfect.

[@ismaildewi4236]

Çok güzel insanlar 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you very much !! 🤗🇹🇷🚐🙌

[@jammydogger1]

Agree. Be kind. Be grateful. Stay safe. X

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Jeanette 🙌💜💐🌻

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

Now you are VIP"S worldwide :-)

[@selcukselcuk3616]

Ali böyle devam ihtiyaç olursa bildir.hospitality.good representive.not only cris and marianne.all of the world ofcourse

[@TREADtheglobe]

We are so lucky to have Ali and Celal in our life and we are grateful for them - we are delighted to show everyone how amazing out time here is 🇹🇷🚐🙌

[@sinanb4309]

You are happy. We are happy.

[@timucintinmazsoy]

This couples tragicomic adventure and quarantine days must be a movie I think:))

[@bornfreefreedom4900]

Please both Keep smiling and safe ☀️😊😊☀️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - can you DM me on Facebook xx Marianne xx

[@dorteandersen526]

Great video😀

[@johnpaulwilliams6300]

Hi guys, I am glad you guys are safe there in Turkey, your videos give us all hope in these strange times, I have never been to Turkey and was very weary of Islamic countrys but this is all positive things I am seeing here, the locals are realy nice and helpful there to you, where your on your own, but knowing your safe is the main thing, and you guys are happy and safe, So many of my vanlifers I follow are missing on youtube and went home and left their Van's in different countries not knowing if their Van's will be their when they get back,, God bless keep safe

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi John - thank you for your message, we are still sharing our experience at this tricky time, as we do believe this is an event that our children and grandchildren will ask us about. We are delighted that we are able to document it for them and for our own memories too. We face each challenge like all challenges that we have faced, raising children, owning and running a business, and taking the plunge to leave our previous lives to embark on this new nomadic lifestyle .... we do it together and with a sense of humour. From experience we know that it will all work out, it may be different, but it will ultimately be ok. best wishes Marianne xx There is love here and kindness from everyone and Turkey should and will be very proud of this xx 🚐🇹🇷💐🙌

[@oguzhan4792]

Turkey is secular country not Islamıc. I do not know the media in west but we are not what you think. For example we do not ride camel :d we are normal modernizing country

[@johnpaulwilliams6300]

@@oguzhan4792 thank you I have never been there, and I now know thanks to tread the globe how kind and nice everyone has been to the guys when they were in a strang country under lockdown, and it is a good thing for your country and tourism, when I retire, I hope also to visit many countries in my camper, and hopefully we can visit Turkey, bye Cosmo take care. You guys have a real compassion to strangers when they were stuck,

[@isageziyor]

11:34 I think that neighbor is calling tv channels and sending you those journalists :-))))

[@RetroRatz]

Lovely to catch up with you guys! So so Jovial, for such a unique situation. Love to you both!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi both xx yes it is a historic time - we were saying to our kids that this is something their children and grandchildren will talk about .... one of those moments in time that rocks the world ... we are just so lucky we are able to share something positive and inspirational on how to treat 'strangers' 'outsiders' as this is defo a lesson we should all be learning right now .... and we both think that one day van folk will choose where they go a little more carefully - as some countries are not looking so good right now !! best wishes and will catch up when we get back xx Marianne xx 😉💐🚐💚

[@debraoldham634]

i loved this episode i couldnt belive the attention your getting i was laughing with you.. and you both have a real positive vibe ..stay safe x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Debra - we have an saying about never loosing our sense of humour ..... Yep we still have it LOL 😂😉👏💐 thank you for joining us and being part of the adventure xx Marianne xx

[@loopyloo338]

I'm binge watching your vlogs at the moment and this vlog had me smiling the whole way through. Its so lovely to see such positivity. Can't wait to continue watching your adventures 😍😍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!! 💜💃🙌

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

You guys are so fun and full of joy! It’s so great that we started from the beginning of the journey! Happy Mother’s Day Marianne! Sonja says hello!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!! We are so happy you are with us xx ps - have you been telling your friends about us ? we have lots of new FL followers and from other parts of the USA 🙌🚐🎉 Thank you xx love to Sonja xx

[@kellysadezwicz2430]

So glad met you through Sara and Luca!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kelly - Thank you 😀🚎 We have been following Sara and Luca's adventures for a long time now and was a pleasure when they asked us to share our story - great to have you join us - stay safe x

[@colinjones9377]

Hi morning this video was so great how could you not be happy after watching take care 😃

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your support xx best wishes Marianne xx 🙌💃🚐😉

[@david_v2.1]

All this media interest is fantastic for Tread the Globe...and also great PR for the little campsite. Seems like the manager is acting as your agent now! Lovely video as always....stay safe and stay sane(ish), it can't be too long now until your travels resume, fingers crossed.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you as always for your positive and supportive words - we are delighted to share this campsite with everyone ... and do hope that people come and visit if they decide to come to Istanbul as it is so well situated xx Yep we will be on the road at some point ....... 👍🙌🇹🇷🚐💐 best wishes Marianne xx

[@omercanpolat3862]

Lovely and crazy guysss. Keep doing what you do !!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you! Will do! We are so happy to be here 🙌🇹🇷🚐💐

[@andrewfeaver2805]

Fantastic! What a adventure!

[@TREADtheglobe]

More of an adventure than we thought it would be LOL - a World Pandemic !! but we are keeping our chins up and sense of humour 🚐😉🙌

[@StrangeFacts7]

Marianne, you are so sweet. You have a beautiful soul.💞

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌺

[@garrystacey7018]

Loving the video all the best and keep safe both 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you xx Right back at you xx 👏😉💐

[@zeus7590]

Very nice🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 I love İSTANBUL AND TURKEY

[@TREADtheglobe]

Us too !! 🙌🇹🇷🤗🚐

[@artcpa23]

While in Turkey get 2 water reservoirs for your back packs. Happy trails to both of you!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you xx we have 2 water bottles xx

[@desdeelinicio8185]

Hello Chris & Maryann!!! I bet is a Delight living with Chris. 😊😉 You guys are Great that was Really Nice of you giving him the Tread the Glove Shirt. I know he is the guy taking you both groceries. Good Job. 😀👍🙏❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! it is a good job we love each other enough to live in a 6m van LOL !! 😂🌺 Yes Ali and Celal are really our two main men !! they help us with everything xx and they will be our brothers forever xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@Aaron-P]

Your videos are great exercise for me cheeks -- they never fail to get me smiling! 😎👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is an ace comment !! 😂😉👏 Thank you xx We are delighted to share and amuse xx 🤗🌺🙌

[@yagmurtartar1438]

I just discovered your channel and I'm sorry to be late. Love to you both. 🤗 stay safe🙏🏻 ❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for subbing! and welcome !!

[@habipaydemir6020]

You are like one of our family. You are also fully energetic.Especially Marianne..She is like 18 years old.

[@TREADtheglobe]

😂💃🚐🙌 Thank you !! I like to laugh a lot and living in our van with the man I married years ago - I could not be happier !! Kind regards and thank you for your message 🌺🤗🇹🇷

[@azerbaycanturkiye3784]

Popular family haha😄

[@TREADtheglobe]

😂🤗🇹🇷🙌🚐

[@martinamf6486]

I Wish you the best.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Martina xx 💜🎉💃👏💐😍

[@sandra.melara2637]

Hello 👋 guys ... blessings ❤️🌹❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Sandra - You too 🌺🤗🙌💜 best wishes Marianne xx

[@1medave1]

I love the love you're both oozing x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Dave - we are really lucky to be in love and share a 6m van !! otherwise .... it could be messy LOL 😂😂😉🚐🎉 best wishes Marianne xx

[@kellybryson7754]

That is wild! All of those onterviews

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was so much distraction too !! exactly what we needed 😂👍💐

[@zumrutkara1244]

🥰🥰😊😊💗marienne chris💗wonderfull videos

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!!

[@charlesaldous5389]

When this is all over of course, I don't think Turkey is going to want to give you up! Due to all these interviews, you'll both be classed as national treasures! Love this episode, as always.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Turkey has been golden - we are really going to struggle to leave this car park !! We love our new Turkish family 🙌🚐🇹🇷😍 We will be friends for life - and world pandemic survivors forever !! Best wishes Marianne xx

[@hungrycamperfilms]

Oh my gosh that food again 😍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! Yep it is alllllll gooooood !! 😂👏🤗🇹🇷🙌 best wishes Marianne xx

[@berattttttttt]

Everyone should come to Turkey in comments. we need to fix the economy.

[@TREADtheglobe]

We hope that we have inspired some motorhome / campers to come - and if we are able to travel around and visit more places we will be sharing all the beautiful things that we see xx best wishes Marianne xx 🇹🇷👏💐🚐🙌

[@delly41]

you should eat iskender !!!!!!! we have hundreds type kebap .

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for the tip - we will put that on the list to try !! best wishes Marianne xx

[@minasumic2543]

Love you:)). I wish to be in Istanbul now

[@TREADtheglobe]

🤗🇹🇷🚐🙌

[@0nowztar495]

Media attention is good for your channel guys.. we Turks love to watch the reactions of tourist reacting to Turkey so more Turkish subs.. so its a win-win.. edit: your videos in Turkey have more views then others so that proofs my point btw i certainly loved it.. and watched all Turkey videos in one day belive it or not hahah..

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome thank you! and we are loving our time here !! woo Hoo !!

[@cinextime3823]

Turks are learned by living, not by hearing or reading

[@TREADtheglobe]

We call it the University of Life !! My favourite type of education !! Best wishes Marianne xx

[@essranbl9671]

Recommend you to Visit Mardin before heading to black sea 😎it is hot there but worth it :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip - we hope to get there before we leave next Spring !!

[@smiller8133]

Hopefully you shared some of the fresh produce with your fellow South African travelling neighbours who are living in the Toyota landcruiser.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - They are over 70 and have their own delivery .... I tried ... but we have to follow the self isolation rules xx 😉🙌💜 best wishes Marianne xx

[@ulas2820]

I would recommend you to come to my Antalya from Turkey

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - we have Antalya on the list and will be there at some point - so keep an eye open for Trudy !! 🚐🌺🙌

[@ulas2820]

@@TREADtheglobe when will you come

[@ulas2820]

@@TREADtheglobe if you are fıt let s şhov you around Antalya

[@ulas2820]

@@TREADtheglobe we take you through the forests and the seaa

[@Yolda-olmak]

Bravo 😉👏👏👏❤🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

🇹🇷🚐🙌. Thank you xx

[@kathifoynm]

Lovely recap. I ordered your "Keep Calm and Tread on" tee shirt as a memento of this time I found your channel in isolation. I'm curious about the overlander parked next to you. My guess is that privacy is important to them. Be well.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kathi - yes they are overlanders of 35 years and are both 70+ years old and we are all really careful not to get too close - we shout across the carpark and wave, but we are all very protective right now. Please do send us a photo of you in your T-Shirt and I will put it on the newsletter - Best wishes and it is indeed a momentous time !! Marianne xx 👏😉💐🌺

[@emineturan691]

Good like 👍👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 👍

[@nashsgt]

Hi are you keeping the van running to charge battery

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Stephen for your message 👍 Yes we are and we also have a solar trickle charger too 🚐🇹🇷🙌 kind regards Marianne xx

[@grahames9228]

Greetings from Australia. Is there a possibility that you can introduce us to your neighbours in the pop top four wheel drive next to you?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Grahame - sorry they are both over 70 and are self isolating, they are also very camera shy !! LOL - We have only been able to speak by shouting across the car park and waving 😳 but hope to be travelling as long as them !! best wishes Marianne xx 💜🚐💪

[@deetrvl4life875]

are you saying obigene? veggie? or obagen?

[@michaelkniight]

How much cost the campsite per day? You stay very long over there :) Is it not expensive?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Don't worry we all are happy at the arrangement that we made and we are family 🙌🚐👏💐

[@tuur]

Rock Stars😎😁😂🤩

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! just for a moment ... LOL xx

[@vienbien4310]

wow too much hospitality, ive been to some countries of middle east iran ,oman, uae ,kuwait , maybe ill try to visit turkey too.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi !! Thanks for joining in our live chat !! and glad you have joined us - You must visit Turkey !! it is awesome, friendship everywhere - we will hope to bring you more videos on the countryside and seaside soon xx best wishes Marianne xx 🌺🤗🇹🇷🙌

[@vienbien4310]

yes im looking forward on your journey,Philippine passport is not that strong im havin a hard time applying for visas esp.europe better luck nextime gonna work hard and travel again.take care guys.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes we will have to meet up in the Philippines and share travel stories xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@kevinnoon402]

Who sings your intro music please what a catchy tune for someone who travels.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kevin - it is called Be free with me - SILINE and Frank Moody 💃🙌🌺

[@sylviemarin9921]

What's the plan once you can leave Istanbul? Go back home?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Sylvie - once we know what is open and which direction we can go ... we will be sure to share xx best wishes Marianne xx 🚐😉

[@erkan5829]

👍

[@livehealthy3756]

🇹🇷❤️

[@pervinkatar1531]

Because we live with our grandma granpa generally. 20 and under aged people can be harmful. They cant be careful about social distance and hygen

[@TREADtheglobe]

Really good to know 🙌🇹🇷🚐

[@sosyallog8772]

❤️

[@jesusmyfoundation7492]

Love Your Attitude i notice Personally People live in far of States in Country are more Nicer & Great attitude not like Texas People's Demeanor & Attitudes are Not Nice. People here Instead beign good neighbors , nice People they retaliate so sad .

[@geoffandchrisb9663]

When you washed the veg was that normal tap water? If so was that safe? Perhaps using water filtered through your lifesaver can would be safer. When I went to India they only used bottled or filtered water to wash veg in the hotels - especially if it was something eaten raw. Just stay safe. Love Chris

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tip 🙌💃🚐

It may have more metal in old buildings because of the old pipes. Other than that, it is safe.

[@onevideo9701]

This is Turkey. not india

[@geoffandchrisb9663]

One Video 八 a very fair point. Thanks for that😀 Turkey certainly seems very caring and safe all round from the videos that have been made. I hope to go there one day😀xx

[@muratsahin1570]

💐♥️♥️💐

[@SoSo-35]

biz TÜRKLER yabancılara karşı çok naziğiz

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes - that is our experience for sure 🌺

[@kemalpesen413]

Turkısh hospitalitiy 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

🇹🇷🙌🚐🤗 Woo Hoo !! Yes !!

[@fianaj9517]

Hi guys, i have tears of joy for both of you😂😂. This situation is a blessing in discaise and might lead both of you to great stardom🌟🌟. I can the Turkish people giving a Big celebration when you leave. And i can see your fan mail overloading.😄😄😄 Superb guys another great vid. I will be begging for your Autograph📝 soon. 😍😍😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much 🤗 for all your support and kind words .... we are lucky to have you on our team xx we are delighted to be here and have met so many people (virtually) and we are all looking forward to the big party when this is over ..... 💚🌻🍻💐 We have indeed had a lot of interest and some lovely new subscribers from all over the world - reaching out and offering us friendship ... we are truly lucky xx love to the family xx

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

It’s a good thing as long as they don’t turn. I think I told you all how I was in Haiti the day after the earthquake. We had 5 phones and one # got out. They phone blew up. After two days of it ringing off the hook , my boss ripped the phone off the wall.

[@inekeroos9264]

😂😂👌❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - we are still laughing about this one xx 😂🎉🚐💜

[@ridvania]

They all want to making news about you because not anything interesting going on these days

[@TREADtheglobe]

😂😂😂😂🙌🇹🇷🚐💐 - we are happy to fill the news / airwaves with something positive and grateful during this tricky time ... we are so lucky to be here in the safety of our new home in Turkey !! best wishes Marianne 🙌😉👏

[@kirsimatikainen6527]

I couldn't see Finnish flag on your wan?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! not yet ... we need to get there and then we can stick it on !! we carry all the flags of the world and as we enter we ask someone to stick it on !! woo hoo

[@kirsimatikainen6527]

@@TREADtheglobe But not in winter, maybe too much to Ruddy!

[@tomrox8921]

it doesn't look self isolation )