SEE THE WORLD 15, Colombia: Backroad Warriors

15th episode of SEE THE WORLD video series, following a bike ride from Alaska to Argentina.
After two and a half years I was finally done with North America, Colombia was the start of a new continent and needs to set the standards but for some reason I felt like I didn't want to go to any popular place, I took off through the hot lowlands and into the rainy mountains, along the way getting a chance to meet the Backroad Warriors of Colombia.
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MUSIC:
The Be Good Tanyas - Dogsong 2
Xavier Rudd - Home
Gregory Alan Isakov - This Empty Northern Hemisphere
Fernando Burbano - Posada Doble Dois Licor
Salar Aghili - Poem of the Atoms

[@Cycletrekkers]

What I love about Iohan is that no matter what he encounters, he's happy and laughs about it! I've watched all the videos now, and I can't recall him getting upset or stressed even once. That's super amazing! Total admiration!

[@forestyforest]

Dude you're the best thing on two wheels, keep rolling!!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Even after 31 years of long distance bicycle touring I find your stories very inspirational! I can identify with a lot of the things you show but cannot imagine being in some of the situations you encounter! Keep up the great work!

[@ekemon631]

I would love to know your story too

[@arlett0009tj]

Watching his videos is very sad knowing that there will be no more videos made by him. Ride in peace amigo☹️

[@RealGood10]

Man, you sure know how to tell a story!

[@handsomened111]

And I especially like your choice of the soundtrack, these songs are amazing!

[@IohanGueorguiev]

yeah those i had stuck in my head for a while now, all copyrighted but youtube can play them with ads :)

[@evilgti2000]

How in the world this man does not have 10 million subscribers is beyond me. I think this series should be mandatory watch for everyone. It is so grounding.

[@marlinandrus2764]

Loved the video!! As for your question on Facebook...please don't change a thing. Your interaction with the people and animals is just right. So much beautiful scenery. My wife and I have watched all of your videos, many several times. I'm curious, what does video unlisted mean? Thanks for everything.

[@IohanGueorguiev]

Marlin Andrus thank you, unlisted video means you can only see it if you have the link

[@deg_live]

your videos are the best Iohan, keep doing what you are doing!

[@deg_live]

As Kevin Kelly wrote in his famous essay about marketing "a thousand real fans is better than one hundred thousands who kind of know you"

[@TheDoypids]

Iohan, you are amazing! You inspired me to do my first bike tour very soon. keep it up! take care.

[@solsouth]

IOHAN you make the best videos on youtube.

[@josebarnuevo9015]

Con una sensibilidad especial. Tus videos desprenden una humanidad y una dulzura impresionante. Gracias por todo aquello que nos enseñas.

[@marcoelli236]

are u still planning to reach Argentina? It probably take you awhile. But here i'll be waiting. I'm thinking about doing something myself and doing a little research just found you. You don't need me or anybody to tell you this but, its very nice what you are doing. Requires a lot, but a lot, of courage just to plan it seriously. For some people LIFE IS an opportunity, you all are inspiring. I admire you. Best of luck. Regards from Argentina!

[@edgarortiz7167]

Beautiful pics ... a great hug from BogotÁ Colombia

[@jomaure]

Hi Iohan. Thank you very much for showing us (many Colombian too) the great beautiful of Colombia, specially those hidden tracks where is the real Colombia and its best side. Hugs and please return soon to live more Colombia.

[@richardp6461]

I miss you so much Iohan. You saw the world, and the world misses your gentile nature. Sleep well Bike Wanderer you have earned it.

[@FatBubble.]

These are so fantastic! Thank you for putting time and energy to create these wonderful videos. Do you have any plans to sell these to channels like discovery or HBO? This must be seen by more people!!!

[@TriJV]

Hi Iohan. I do not know if anyone commented on the approaching of animals (dogs, horses, mules, etc). If I can make a suggestion, do not reach to them with your hand with your palm downward. To an animal, it thinks you are going to hit them. Try reaching for them with your hand with, at first, with your hand inverted and your thumb wrapped in your fingers (like an inverted fist). Your thumb is covered by your fingers, so that if the animal bites your hand your thumb and fingers are protected. If the animal sniffs and/or licks your inverted fist, slowly open your fingers up showing your palm. Then gently reach out to scratch the animal.

[@IohanGueorguiev]

thank you! good to know

[@TheGranti7a]

Where Colombia was green and 'quiet', I found the geography surprisingly magical! The filming was really good, in places. Thank-you for letting us look over your journeying shoulders, Iohan! I agree with all of the positive compliments posted here for you.

[@guenthermichaels5303]

We miss you Iohan. Rest in Peace.

[@profereyes4465]

Iohan, I love your videos. Sometimes I watch them in class with my students and they love them too. I would not change a thing.

[@alipaulstagram]

I need more than 25 minutes! Bring back the 1 hour episodes! Great video as always. Inspired by you, I'm just about to do some bikepacking in the Philippines.

[@MansoorZaki]

Yes, Bring back the 1 hour episodes.

[@deg_live]

1 hour episodes are awesome, but it means twice more work for Iohan ....

[@IohanGueorguiev]

sadly the computer cannot handle well anything over 45-50 minutes but also after the 30minute mark I get very distracted while editing and takes forever to finish! cheers!

[@forgotten123fgh]

I'll take the more frequent shorter videos. I'm going to start going this myself this summer

[@Cycletrekkers]

Totally agree :)

[@wormzilla7624]

thank you once again sir

[@NooberTrOlL]

still missing you iohan :/

[@marcelocm07]

I admire you so much, Iohan... I daydream every day of doing something similar to this. Maybe soon, who knows?

[@antonia4722]

Iohan Iohan Iohan! I love your videos (and your obvious love of animals)! You are an inspiration to all us travelers! Great videography. great music, just perfection. Its my birthday today..feels like a present finding a new video from you. Ive missed watching your epic journey. Thomas Stevens would be very proud! Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope the next episode is very soon to come :o)

[@larsstenseth2351]

Tone o

[@kamilek196]

Your movies are time machines!

[@adamgottlieb5818]

This is a pretty cool journey you are on. If you have journal entries about your experiences bikepacking the world, you should write a boook about your journey and have it published

[@HussainHH989]

Loved the video keep going you are my hero

[@deepthoughtcyclebikecommut1418]

Something about you doesnt sound the happiest this video lohan, but it is another awesome video. thanks from our family here in China. Biggest fans.

[@Kirinji1kirinji]

12:32 "The journey continues, scouring the Colombian back country in search of the best....potatooooo!!" That just did it for this video. Your ability to maintain your sense of humor even in the face of a life-threatening situation (well not the potato field, obviously) is utterly inspiring.

[@parkerssway5871]

Thx again I've been foot and bike travelling for 45 yrs,guess what it never gets old every day is a different day goodluck love ya

[@hamidrezaashofte9139]

End title music is from Shajarian the great Persian singer! Just love it.

[@VictorDavidRodriguez1967]

que increible video mas ahora que esta subtitulado, me sorprende como acaricia todos los animales que aparecen en el camino, esto lo hace una buena persona

[@greybeardart2324]

Thanks man your a very inspirational person and I enjoy seeing your journey.

[@mickkae3704]

Beautiful country and people . Thank you for sharing your journey :) Safe Travels my friend ...

[@Alexandermc83]

My country Colombia and their people are beautiful. Thanks for show. Good travel.

[@sayuncle4734]

From Capurgana to nearby Medellin and no mention of any other pueblos and pueblitos in between , alot of miles covered between Capurgana to Antioquia nearby Medellin without mentioning one other populated pueblo , seems like alot of content is missing or not bothered on producing or alot of distance covered for so little video content and we are barely more than 8 minutes into the video . Colombia is where I live , After having lived in 7 other countries before Colombia, however to me this is my idea of paradise I will stay untiI the end of my days in South America , I wish there was more video content mentioned between Capurgana until nearby Medellin . Btw I Do love your videos !

[@bartjanssen690]

I am addicted. I have watched 15 episodes in a row. Wow all I can say is you are very inspirational. I will be sharing with my friends. :)

[@Diariodetrailero]

You are a great warrior...un berraco!!! gracias por tus viajes especialmente nuestra Colombia...gracias y que Dios te proteja en tus aventuras por el mundo...

[@herbalthoughtbjorn]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. you are living the life!

[@tabiripetrovich517]

I must say that your videos are the best ones in KZbin.

[@MansoorZaki]

someday my hero will (might) pass through India. Definitely a challenging and difficult country for cycling. Regards

[@handsomened111]

You are such a massive inspiration Iohan! I've watched your incredible accomplishments over the years and have lived vicariously through many of them. I find what you are doing just fine; do what you are inspired to do!

[@eduardosepulveda437]

10:22 - 10:36 Great takes sequence, little cow on first plane while you climb, beetle and kittens. Well the whole vid is great as usual. Best Roads Iohan!

[@marcio_catarino]

The roads you take, that´s a real torture! How can you have fun doing that?

[@bobv8219]

The fun for him is seeing what 90% of people never see . The city life is predictable and doesn't change much . This is what he enjoys being out in the countryside to see what life is like not being in largely populated areas. The hard going trail is just all part of it. ✌

[@apinanraivo100]

You are such a talent doing these. So many things happening all of the time. Thanks for posting.

[@AnewStart]

Love Xavier Rudd and his lyrics...They hav'nt been lost on you, buddy. Keep it going. ;)

[@IohanGueorguiev]

wait until #17, me and a moroccoan man listen to spirit bird in silence :)

[@AnewStart]

I'm so envious of you right now!...Never stop and become part of the system.....Keep moving & posting videos. Your taste in music is awesome btw. NEVER GIVE UP!

[@ahgaikyee1737]

one of the best cycling video in the world,thanks ....

[@piotrstk1397]

greetings from Poland

[@Davy11022]

Absolutely love the documentaries of your travels, they are simply fantastic, wishing you good health and vibes from Scotland! Slainte mhath

[@yilmanbabilonia]

HEY!! I have been expecting this video for a while! I miss my home country. I'm glad I can watch the side of my country through your perspective. The same side I've always wanted to watch. O man. you made me cry.

[@steinboeck1]

hi Johan, hello from Austria. Your a great Filmmaker and the best biker! Your Feeling for animals ist sooo great. I wish you all good for your trips. Franz

[@lorettakuhn2360]

As always a great video.

[@spencerblackie6266]

congratulations on a job well done. I've thuroughly enjoyed everyone of your videos many times. Twice I've gone for bike rides for 20 or 30 miles in temperatures below freezing, and both times have gotten frost bite on my toes, I don't know what your secret is but more power to you.

[@felipericketts]

So much fun to share in your adventures. looking forward to what comes next and best wishes for you as you go on your way.

[@latcarf]

Absolutely amazing, like always. Big greetings from Czech republic.

[@davidmoseley2829]

Thanks for showing us part of Colombia , it looks like a good place !

[@davidguillermovelez2138]

brother i am Colombian y been fallow You And waiting for This ..... my heart its Racing fast i love it peace ... I Irving in usa but before move i Explore my contry let me know how i can help You free over Night food contacts etc bless you Men Colombia Magica

[@timpaynter]

An incredible trip on an amazing journey, Colombia is one of my favorite countries, though I have not seen it for 35 years. I never got to see it like this! Keep up the work brother, but please stay safe.

[@colombianflag717]

I'm from colombia?thank you

[@DesN4IN]

Thanks for bringing us along Iohan, peace to you in your travels brother.

[@rogerioferrari2386]

Another great video! I was missing them! Thanks for sharing it with us! I love the photography and narration on them! Keep up the good work! Take care!

[@macolganjames3356]

You have one HUGE heart my friend. Even though it is obvious you survived to carry on your adventures, I still worried for you on those open 'big swell' waters in that little dingy.

[@Mykey2tones]

Dude! So epic! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@iburisback]

Loved these countryside views.

[@catherinepostmus]

Thanks for another great video, Iohan! Your videos are just fantastic and I love the music tracks you choose. I feel like I'm along for the ride while I sit in my cozy bed and watch you struggle through mud and poo :)). haha. Can't wait to see your next upload!

[@est.alejandromondragonesco5956]

Hola Iohan,estas en mi pais colombia,bienvenido,que dios te cuide y te proteja siempre.Good look.

[@lromeroyt]

Iohan come'on...? You were just starting to have fun in Colombia and you left us?? We will be here waiting for you to come back! Colombia is a cyclist country and you will find tons of friends! regards!! This is the land of Nairoman!

[@IohanGueorguiev]

back in colombia as of feb 2017! lots more to see! saludos

[@romcazs]

The best, so simple and ammazing...

[@riccheca19]

Very nice video once more !!! I was expeting to see you here in Los Llanos from Colombia. Maybe next time. Good luck and don´t change anything in your videos.

[@IohanGueorguiev]

ric checa keep a lookout Ric, as of feb 20 i am near Puerto Carreno and going back to villavicencia!

[@riccheca19]

hello, you have to tell me when you are in Villavicencio. I live 35 km from there. Please tell me !!! Puerto Carreño is quiet far ...jajajajajaja buen viaje amigo !!!

[@IohanGueorguiev]

ric did we talk over email or facebook i dont remember? I'd like to ask you if there are alternative route over the mountains from villavicencia? other than the highway. pm here or email [e-mail] cheers!

[@khamla4683]

10:6 is my new desktop wallpaper.. gr8 job lohan.......... love ur channel very much....

[@ougoug]

Another cool doc man, I love what you are doing. I can't wait to go bike packing again. Thank you for what you do and what you have done :)

[@gallopingg1]

BRILLIANT, UK.

[@crilawar]

El video es hermoso, muy interesante los lugares por donde vas, muestras escenarios distintos, poco comunes y bellos

[@whyterhomer]

i wish u all the best. i hope u r always safe. take care

[@arrky37]

Fascinating as always, please keep going Iohan.

[@81OH4Z4RD]

Beautiful country though the mud looks treacherous. Your videos are a gift ... thank you.

[@argeliosilva1616]

21:36 Colombian roads are dagerous :D

[@alexbaum2204]

He’s taking all these horse tracks. Horse hooves. Hoof prints. Mud. Rain. Thousands of tiny pools. Millions of mosquitoes. Iohan must be the kind of guy that just doesn’t get bitten by them. I don’t really know about Colombia or the neo tropics, but having done years worth of bike exploration in Indonesia, mosquitoes are unfortunately a real concern for some. Malaria runs rampant in certain parts and dengue in others. Having suffered through the latter, I can tell you it’s no joke. I’m so interested to learn how he copes with them out there.

[@martinco4346]

Great Videos! Saludos desde Argentina.

[@John_D2]

Awesome !! Stay safe Iohan.

[@Jopaso]

thank you iohan for let as to know our contry, steel living here u know more than as, dogs are the best frends, the music its a great seleccion, thinking in the area that make the videobetter

[@samgoudie8586]

Pioneer

[@millibs]

loved it your the worlds best explorer cant wait to see the next vids

[@oiluminismo]

rock on my dude, you're a real inspiration!

[@lavapix]

I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to encounter coffee farmers. I mean, its Columbia after all. All of the dogs seem pretty happy.

[@user-yp9uz3hw7b]

Hi !! I'm From Thailand. You are my Idol.

[@laurencummings5413]

Good video

[@JamesSmith-bg5sv]

When you are able to distance yourself from the cities, you are able to see more of God's creation. Thank's for taking the road less travelled!!! Such beautiful scenery that can't be shown any other way. Come see us in Virginia!

[@halejare]

Maravilloso video. Gracias.

[@JT-hw6mq]

RIP, Iohan

[@mrbicycle7735]

oooooooh I've seem em all now Iohan , please more! I really enjoy your muddy trails:)

[@IohanGueorguiev]

one more is out!

[@masumehbakhshi3390]

i love you and i think to find love in everything and every place. i enjoy to see all journey.

[@barrchan5358]

Lots of friendly doggies!

[@wernerbezuidenhout9532]

There is no hate in his heart!

[@muhamadzonantio1236]

Can't wait next video, i hope you will ride to Indonesia.

[@mun1006]

can't wait for you to hit asia

[@IohanGueorguiev]

next episode! :)

[@abuluftmensch7624]

Iohan's videos are totally mesmerizing. But I wonder where all the adverts came from? There didn't used to be adverts.

[@Strange-Viking]

man when you crossed the river I knew somehow your ballbarings would go out and bam it happened haha you do all repairs yourself I guess? may you travel wel, you who sees the earth as his home.

[@IohanGueorguiev]

oh we opened it right up at that bike shop, there were a few of us but i was the most dirty at the end, so i must have done the most work :)

[@Bad_Wolf_762]

one day i'm a follow his trail

[@nullpointer.55555]

amazing .. you are a born wild guy ;) and your videos are addicting... keep going (rolling) bro :)