The Tiny Country on Top of a Mountain

[@HalfAsleepChris]

This is the first video in my new series, postcards from Europe! I've been filming for it on and off since the start of the year and I'm so excited for you to all finally see them!

[@Hypn0Studi0s]

I've been there!

[@hashtag__7475]

Please do a video on Maldivian currency!🙂

[@greenmegadragon]

Half-Asleep Chris I love your cats

[@NiCdBatt]

Hey chris

[@angeldiona]

HEY I LOVE YOUR CATS HOW ARE THINGS

[@thepip3599]

This tiny country has more castles than it has criminals. That’s amazing.

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

Known criminals*

[@n3r0n3]

only if u exclude tax evasion from crimes

[@MrTheGringe]

castles reduce criminality

[@pyramusk3264]

@@n3r0n3 As far as i know they don't pay taxes in San Marino.

[@patchworkmirage]

They dont need taxes

[@nhaaaPl]

From what I've heard and read, the reason San Marino seems so strange, other than the size is that it existed through most of European history without really taking part in it. It saw all the major movements and adopted many things such as art, science and modern institutions but it experienced none of it's traumas. It was never bombed, invaded, it had no ethnic cleansing or revolutions. San Marino basically just kept to itself, content to be ignored by the world, slowly building up a tiny country that mixes everything from the roman empire to the 21st century all the while it avoided the various twists and turns of the regions history.

[@HalfAsleepChris]

I never realised that but that makes a lot of sense and explains a lot. It's got a really timeless feel to it, yet is surprisingly modern in many other ways

[@PaoloBelloli]

@@HalfAsleepChris Hi Chris :) Mussolini, the Italian fascist dictator, once said to the citizens of San Marino: 'You will be surrounded by flames but you will not burn'. He was reassuring them about the consequences of WWII. However, San Marino had their own small Fascist Party, very similar to the Italian one.

[@barvdw]

@@PaoloBelloli Wasn't it Garibaldi that, after being allowed asylum in San Marino, allowed the Republic to choose their own destiny out of gratitude? It could have easily been gobbled up by the Italian Kingdom, as virtually all of Italy was, but Garibaldi kept his promise and allowed them their independence. Even so, San Marinese history is closely intertwined with their neighbours, of course. There was a story that San Marino was still technically at war with some states long after the war had ended, but that seems to be debated whether it was actually true (like the war wit Sweden that supposedly never ended because San Marino didn't show up to sign the treaty of Westphalia...)

[@nhaaaPl]

@LagiNaLangAko23 yeah it was. They basically said: no, we're good.

[@markcen1]

It was bombed by the English “by mistake” during WWII. During that time 100.000 Italian refugees came to San Marino, its population at that time was only 12.000

[@vincenzo225]

Hi! I’m from San Marino 🇸🇲 and I really appreciated the video. I’m so proud of my tiny country, I wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world! 🇸🇲🇸🇲❤️

[@bangtanshook4271]

How do you live there?

[@jeff__w]

It looks like a lovely place to live!

[@markcen1]

Hi! I’m from Argentina but I live in San Marino also. I love and I’m also proud of this country that welcomed me a couple of years ago.

[@ayellowpapercrown6750]

I visited a couple years ago and it’s of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to!! I was wondering, how does schooling work there ? Do you have school buildings and universities ? And does it have a small town feel or is it crowded by toutists all the time ? Also what does your passport look like? Sorry i’m just very curious!

[@tysonplett3328]

I'm not sure if I would rather live anywhere else either

[@sloppysnozzer]

It must be such a peacful place to live. Just imagine sitting at the highest point, watching the sunset.

[@filippo8495]

I mean... It's just a standard town in Italy 😂

[@Evan490BC]

... and then walking down to the lowest point of the country! In an hour or so!

[@Evan490BC]

@@filippo8495 Ah, you're just jealous of the Sammarinese because you have that Salvini moron and they are Salvini-free... 😊

[@Evan490BC]

@Shut the f*ck up BOOMER Yeah, I know, I was being a little facetious.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The oldest republic in the world, San Marino is beautiful

[@jlaviation6207]

omg you're here too

[@rovksshow7733]

I’ve seen u everywhere

[@huseyinthegermanturk7920]

JLaviation Omg I saw you during a VATSIM flight

[@iamarizonaball2642]

Ok, how do you keep invading the comments of KZbin

[@harIowp]

Nowadays, there are so few youtubers who put as much effort and genuine care into their videos as you; so I just wanted to thank you. You and you're channel is filled with wholesome, heartwarming stuff that I didn't know youtube was missing until I watched it. Please continue to do what you've been doing. I always look forward to your newly produced content. Thank you.

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks so much :)

[@rooka4]

It felt like I was there while watching this video!

[@stellatecar7634]

Crofton Gillette omg me too it always feels like I’m there and he’s talking to me l😁

[@TheBobRazowsky]

Fun fact: Abraham Lincoln has honourary citizenship from San Marino

[@Cjnw]

He bought a citizenship certificate when the price was still fourscore and seven lire 😛

[@dalmatiaball7687]

i bet he was MIND BLOWN by the beuty of the city

[@mistertree553]

@Dalmatian Mapper haha! Took me a bit to get the joke, but I understood it.

[@rogerhoke9725]

Dalmatian Mapper he never left North America, so he would have never seen it.

[@dalmatiaball7687]

@@rogerhoke9725 r/wooosh

[@deesrat6892]

AH YES THE BEST KZbinR EVER!

[@deesrat6892]

Oh, hi chris!

[@stellatecar7634]

This is too true

[@shaguftaparkar7829]

Agreed. Chris shoulder have more subs than PewDiePie and t series combined .

[@karlosdeevs]

i've never seen a more honest statement

[@blanchistone]

"the only country in the world to have more cars than people", that's why monaco is the only country to have more yachts than people.

[@silver4809]

In Monaco they dont bother with peasant cars, just put wheels on yachts.

[@aymarafan7669]

I was in Italy a very long time ago, but when I visited with my family I did not know a anything about San Marino of course til couple years, later when I just discovered it! It is definitely one of my dreams to visit such a beautiful charming nation. Indeed it is small but it has a big heart in the world! 🇺🇸❤️🇸🇲

[@MatthewMeredith]

You should make a video listing all the countries you’ve visited

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Will a comment do? England, Scotland Wales, Ireland, Norway, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, Morocco, USA, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. I think that's them all? :)

[@succhiatoredelcazzo4689]

@@HalfAsleepChris You should visit Malta and head to a Maltese feast, the best time to visit would be in the middle of August (12-16ish).

[@mojeminifilmy1973]

Half-Asleep Chris if you will visit Slovakia, message me

[@myra0224]

@@mojeminifilmy1973 Slovakia is such a nice country. I stayed for the majority of the time in Piestany and it was a very nice place. It was a bit too hot in Bratislava but it was very beautiful nonetheless 💖 So I'd definitely recommend it 💖

[@Gabriel-he6ih]

@@HalfAsleepChris you could visit the smallest city in the world! Its called Hum, in Croatia

[@SeanMacadelic]

Loved visiting San Marino while I lived in Italy!!! Most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen, over the rolling hills standing at the overlook of the tower

[@anactualyoutubeuser9123]

I already said this, your style and subjects are just great!

[@fargoflagrant7796]

i love these travel videos! keep it up chris the quality is top notch!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot!

[@Zilatran]

Sandwich

[@yvonnewinters9699]

I’ve been there 5 years ago and I enjoyed it immensely. Watching this video took me back there for a few minutes...

[@kevinnelson5050]

"The crime is nonexistent.." yeah sure, except for lupin the third

[@GlimzytheBee]

It looks like such a lovely and quaint town!

[@elizabethkane660]

I am glad you got to travel so much before the pandemic. I am enjoying the trips thanks for taking me along.

[@knight1506]

When you forgot to conquer a castle...

[@Nugcon]

"There's 3, actually"

[@escsmruk]

Thank you Chris! Even though I live in the UK 🇬🇧, this was the video that truly made me realise what my favourite country in the world is. I’m hoping to go next year, and hopefully, I will go and see this truly picture-perfect nation. 🇸🇲

[@Henry-Bukenya]

As an African I've never heard about San Marino. But I think it's a great place for a holiday

[@stellatecar7634]

I only had 10 minutes to watch something in bed so I went for something interesting but relaxing this is both👍👍😁 keep up the great work chris

[@henrywinter8006]

WOAH that must of been a great trip. Ps congrats on hitting 204,000 subs

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@pv032]

I've been to San Marino and appreciate your accurate depiction of it. The city's layout and architecture are something out of a medieval fairy tale. I remember walking/climbing up the main street that spirals upwards until you run out of mountain to climb, before reaching the stone path that takes you to the 3 towers. I'm from Australia and was going through that country with an organised tour group. I can say it is a HUGE sparkling gem on the crown that is the European continent. Why San Marino isn't more widely known or heavily promoted in the tour guides is a mystery to me. I loved it there and would definitely go back.

[@jamie6373]

WOW! i never knew anything about San Marino but i always learn from your videos chris!

[@seadragondrawings7843]

Woah. Can’t wait for more of this series!! Really great video as always!

[@SaturnCanuck]

Very cool. Keep them coming

[@Jeff_G1]

I have been there in 2006 for a school trip and wow it was a great place to visit..

[@tipzyturvy]

Ive found your channel a week ago and this is one of my favourite channel for it being so happy and i always feel happy when watching your videos 😁😊

[@HalfAsleepChris]

That's amazing, super glad you like it±

[@10000Subs]

I went there in July. It was absolutely amazing and would certainly recommend it to anyone. I got some San Marino Euro coins whilst I was there too ;)

[@flagboi3037]

Can i get a heart from the best KZbinr in the world?:)

[@chrisperez7656]

Lucky...

[@AlxzAlec]

Flag Boi heart beggar

[@flagboi3037]

@@AlxzAlec :°((

[@Sasha-gd8xi]

@@flagboi3037 He's not wrong you did beg for it

[@flagboi3037]

@@Sasha-gd8xi i didn't say he's wrong and second i just wanted a heart. I didn't say ,,give me the heart please ,i want shejjehrhe", i just asked him :)

[@Heavenly_Father0]

When is there going to be anothor cat vid i wanna see ralph

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Next week... but about different cats... I'll try and make a Ralph & Tom one soon

[@Heavenly_Father0]

Alright

[@myra0224]

@@HalfAsleepChris Cats are cats. They're all abnormally cute 💖 (but yours are on top of the list for cuteness of course)

[@eranovablack]

@@HalfAsleepChris Have you ever been to a cat cafe?

[@mfaizsyahmi]

Yes, please. I need my periodic dose of the giant fluff ball that is Ralph!

[@kElnaDev]

Wow! It’s so beautiful! Your footage makes me feel like I’m there!

[@rebeccacarroll9893]

And I'm adding another country to the bucket list XD

[@gunner678]

Worth it, it's a lovely place.

[@vijnmusic4707]

Yes!!! Love to hear that more people like countries like these!

[@Dedicated_Loomer]

great stop motion

[@lincs4life]

I'm actually shocked how beautiful that places is

[@3900Class]

I was part of an Italian Christmas ministry and we visited here. It is indeed beautiful.

[@zuccx99]

I was actually in San Marino! Got an actual fricking katana lol. Great country.

[@bas4488]

Your channel is so underrated, you make my day everytime you upload

[@6root91]

The prison castle probably has better Wifi than the whole of Australia unfortunately.

[@ur-ehrwürdiger-Baumlord]

I was there in February and it was so foggy you could't see more then two meters ahead of you. Also there was some rather heavy snowfall ... . It's nice to actually be able to see the place now ... and not just the cobblestones ahead of you. But yeah ... definitely worth a visit!

[@zoeloza1338]

I didn’t know this country was a place this is why I love your videos there cool but also i learn stuff at the same time it’s awesome

[@SweetHopeCookies]

Chris, this is wonderful!!! I was in Italy for a month and had never heard of San Marino. Definitely a place to visit the next time. Thank you.

[@andrevaiano5511]

Amazing video! Now my next trip will be to San Marino 🇸🇲!!!!

[@bmjv77]

I went there about 20 years ago. Friendly people, good shopping, better food.

[@lars5990]

It‘ amazing to see how much effort you put in each of your videos! They are always so beautiful and informative! I really enjoy watching them! Say hi to Ralph and Tom-Hanks for me :-)

[@sagemorrison8228]

Loved the video. Wanted to mention as a canadian I just came across our vertical 10 in the wild for the first time today, had to revisit your video on that to celebrate.

[@ironfromicey8700]

Say na na na san Marino I love you greetings from the Netherlands

[@22nd_Place_Vasil]

Say Na Na Na! 😂 Yes

[@nestorgorospe1895]

Half-Sleep Chris: San Marino is the fifth smallest country in the world Me: *HOLD UP*

[@throwaway671]

Does anyone know if Chris has a soundcloud or a Spotify or something? His music/ videos really help me calm down when i’m stressed

[@tobeytransport2802]

Yes his voice is so calm, I like it too

[@tobeytransport2802]

But I don't know about whether he has Spotify or not sorry

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Afraid not sorry, but I have a channel called 'Half-Asleep Music' with a load of my older music on it. I've been meaning to do something with the newer stuff

[@22nd_Place_Vasil]

Hey, do you know Eurovision legend of San Marino, Valentina Monetta? And Daddy Serhat is also good

[@petrolworld2985]

I love this channel it just makes me happy😊

[@adrianpandora_de]

Intresting video Chris! Great video, and it's so cool!! :)

[@ausbare140]

Thanks Chris another great video you always make my day better and impart interesting things.

[@aalam5747]

That was a beautiful and informative video.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I visited all the same places, but I noticed there was flat land and lots of hotels too that would make for a great visit of several days instead of just the usual day trip. Liechtenstein is the same; it's worth spending a few days. They founded these places because the scenery was so nice.

[@violaliketheinstrument]

I just absolutely love the way you make your videos! The stop motion and all the interesting topics are a perfect combination!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot±

[@Tbug20]

just from this video ive already fallen in love with this little nation

[@peeposad9127]

I remember I drove a motorcycle from Rimini to San Marino. It was awesome and the views are just insane!

[@Imperial_stroopwafel]

I've been there last summer and I recognize many places

[@eken1725]

When we were in Italy, on the west coast, near Pisa (near is stretch. More like 1.3 hours outside Pisa), we decided to take extra 3 days and spend them in San Marino. When we went from the east coast, we stopped in Florence. That was an amazing city with beautiful buildings. Then we ate lunch and spent the rest of the day in the car on some smal mountain road. But we managed to get there in time for seeing Germany beat us in the world cup. Then we went to Rimini the next day. After that we went to the towers and bought souvenirs until what felt like all of the worlds oceans got turned into a bomb that was dropped over there. It was lovely, even if we were soaked in San Marino. I saw plenty of those fake guns you mentioned.

[@llynllydaw]

I visit Italy quite a lot and have thought about visiting several times, but never got round to it. But having seen this it's now definitely on my list.

[@AWWx2]

Love all your videos, and I also love reading comments from other viewers.

[@vijnmusic4707]

I'm a Huge fan of small nations and I always want to learn more about them! Thanks for this video!! By the way they have their own soccer team!! And stadium!

[@hanfeicao9130]

On my list now!

[@stevetarpey5660]

I found your channel about a week ago and I love it I feel like I’ve watched all your videos love them

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot!

[@margeryk000]

Excited for the new series! Thanks for sharing another great video. Keep up the great work. ATB : )

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing this special place.

[@lorenzogiardi7930]

Wow, I am delighted to see such a beautiful and accurate review of my country! Just one minor correction: while it was proposed several times to have one Captain Regent elected by the governing coalition and one by the opposition, this never was never applied in practice. Thus, almost always, you'll see that both Captains Regents are elected by choosing among members of the governing coalition.

[@sebs788]

Wow! Amazing vid as always! I went to San Marino a week ago and this brings back a lot of memories!

[@emilyrobertson5139]

This guy NEEDSSSS MORE SUBSCRIBERS!!!

[@LadyCatFelineTheSeventh]

I have seen a lot of videos about this place, but it never sank in that it was a country. If I ever get to Italy, I'll have to add that to the agenda :-)

[@kaloarepo288]

San Marino usually has an entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest: which is amazing considering its tiny size and population!

[@22nd_Place_Vasil]

Ever heard of Valentina Monetta and Serhat? Queen and king of Eurovision

[@szairon4051]

I would really want to go visit San Marino🇸🇲 someday love from the Philippines❤️🇵🇭

[@benhiggins1135]

I love this type of video, almost like a Geography Now but from a personal viewpoint! Keep it up Chris!

[@jinxycat4535]

Wow that so cool, this summer we were in Italy. I wish we could have visited this cute place.

[@Delita23]

Crazy how I'm heading there in a few days and your video just popped up! Now I want to visit it even more, great work 👍

[@Calli.ramira_13]

Aaaahh your videos are always amazing!!

[@thresagraham8181]

Your narration and content is brilliant. Thank you✌️

[@emmamason1575]

Really enjoyed this! Gorgeous shots as well :)

[@jezzaqc]

Beautiful cinematography

[@shinki5876]

When i was on vacation i was in rimini to. When i went to San marino. I met the president or something! He was cool Edit: thanks for the like and i live in the netherlands, zo can you make a cool vid about that?

[@Alby_Torino]

Well they do not have a president, actually. Just two Captains Regent that are replaced each 6 months, like happened in many tiny republics in the middle ages.

[@monke7882]

You are just the best. Thanks for the videos.

[@deepisaddictedtoyt]

Italy is perfect for a honeymoon.

[@jacobtuffman9699]

Amazing video keep up the brilliant work. I absolutely LOVE your videos. You are my favourite youtouber thanks for all the really good videos.

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@davev3752]

I rememerd the hole trip to San Marino again because of this amazing video. Keep up the good work ❤! Greetings, From the Netherlands (aka holland 😂 )

[@JessitoBG]

Me too! I visited 2 years ago and loved it 😊

[@bu1aw4n]

can we just stop everything what we’re doing for a minute and just appreciate how much effort he put into every video he posts?

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot!

[@bu1aw4n]

Half-Asleep Chris you are very welcome 😊

[@megaawesome3314]

Amazing video again, I would love to see a cat video I would love to see Tom to! Your the best KZbinr on the platform well done! I can’t wait to see more videos in this new series!!!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Next cat video will be on Tuesday (although not about Ralph & Tom....) I post much more regularly updates about them on instagram though!

[@TheNastyPhysBeastOG]

it looks like dream land from disenchantment its on netflix if your wondering

[@tarikmehmedika2754]

San Marino is so loveley, the capital reminds me of my hilly capital :) haven't been here since 2005. I have to go there soo again. :)

[@tahirsutube]

Beautiful country and great video!!! Makes me want to visit myself! ❤️

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I love your videos, they are so well thought out and informative! Thanks for making them!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot!

[@BJapansm]

On behalf of all San Marino population I thank you for your kind words!

[@michaelgriffin6565]

Great new video Chris! I knew nothing about San Marino other than its name, thanks for informing me!

[@Obeu]

Awesome!! I can’t wait for the next video in this series! 😃😃😃

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Saturday :)

[@novar7739]

Lol. When I went there I bought a replica sword. That was an interesting conversation with security at the baggage drop off 😂

[@mattsadv3ntures]

Fantastic video chris! Keep up the good work!

[@JunglesTravels]

Another great vid Chris, love your approach to vlogging, quite unique. San marino is definitely on my list of places to visit now.