The Tunnel of Death and our last days in Tajikistan - Sydney to London ep 27

In this episode we hang out with other overlanders at the Green House in Dushanbe then venture through the Tunnel of Death and head into the Fann mountains!
The Green House Hostel is a little overlander's mecca in Dushanbe. We hung out with people doing similar trips to ours from all over the world. Some of them are still good friends to this day. A great starting point for this episode. James used the time to do some much needed TLC to his bike.
While we were there we were told about the Tunnel of Death. The tunnel connects the Capital city Dushanbe to the second largest city Khujand. it is a 5km tunnel that is considered one of the most dangerous tunnels in the world due to the low light and bad ventilation.
from there we camped at Iskanderkul. Unfortunately for us the weather wasnt playing ball, but you can still see how beautiful this part of Tajikistan is. From Iskanderkul it is just a short hop over to Sarytag, a beautiful little village in the Fann Mountains
It was then time to do the 7 lakes. We rode our DR650s all the way to the 7th lake at the top and spent the night camping on the water edge.
We say it in every country we travelled through, but Tajikistan far exceeded our expectations. We thought we would stay just 10 days but we ended up staying 18 and we were sad to leave. This country is fantastic.
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[@kriskjellquist1758]

Welp... just finished all the eps and now I'm sad. Bring on Eps 28+. These really are great and criminally under-viewed on YT! Very nice work guys.

[@LevIlle-ee3gp]

The world really need to see the end of your adventures, guys! Such an amazing journey.

[@Ranger330]

Got through all the episodes and bit sad to see this was the last! Can’t rate this channel highly enough, and the editing is on point! Hopefully we’ll see more episodes in the future!!

[@MrBokertov]

Great, a new video from you guys. I just woke up, it is 6:45 a.m. here in Malaysia and I clicked on the like button even before watching the video :-). Have a great day over there in Down Under!

[@Northandleftabit]

great to hear mate. I loved Malaysia and would much rather be there right now, its raining heavily in Sydney. Thanks for your support

[@MrBokertov]

@@Northandleftabit Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you ever come back to Kuala Lumpur!

[@adsy0756]

Righto lads its been a month now and we are craving the next instalment!! its a bloody fantastic series so far and the story deserves to be finsihed. Thanks for your hard work editing and making each one awesome

[@geoffnewberry477]

Hey fellas, great videos. There are lots of viewers waiting on the rest to finish your trip!

[@inrptn]

Once again,Tajikistan blows me away! Great editing and storytelling. Thank you gents, eagerly waiting for the next one!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@Derek-0]

Best motorcycle travel series on YT! Love the video!

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers Derek, appreciate it

[@budoka2476]

Just finished these videos and I just had to comment. You guys have such a knack for telling the story of your adventures! I don't know what your plans for the future are, but i sincerely hope you are able to continue riding around the world, making awesome videos like these, and telling your tale. Thank you for sharing your adventure up to this point. Hope to see more from you!

[@rfk76]

Guys, this is such a beautiful episode! You have no idea how it made my day. Thank you for making it. And I know you are now back to reality and so on, but I just hope the two of you will hit the road again and there will be more and more to watch, because your way of traveling and your positive attitude are just addictive 👍👍🙏 Cheers!

[@peterdawson7775]

Just beautiful countryside , loving the videos , thanks for sharing!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Peter, great to hear you're enjoying the channel. It really was stunning over there

[@agro1942]

Keep it up guys, loving the uploads again. You deserve to be on Netflix.

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

Tajikistan continues to impress with its beauty. What a stunning place to explore!

[@woodyfromtas8866]

Thanks again guys. Like everyone else I’m loving watching your journey and you continue to inspire!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Woody, really appreciate it

[@Ja50nkAt]

Those lakes are insanely beautiful!!! Those snow capped mountains! Something out of a fairytale, well done!

[@Northandleftabit]

Yeah it was crazy. you get really used to it where you're there but even watching it back now I'm surprised by how stunning it really was. Glad you're enjoying the channel

[@DarrenStafford]

An astonishing work of genius. Adventure travel at its best.

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers Darren, we had a laugh making it

[@theo_korner]

So beautiful there. Now i want to go travel there aswell.

[@abram7152]

Just finished catching up, hoping you guys get time to edit some more vids! Really fantastic and inspiring stuff. I got my own DR this past year and its making me want to start out by trying the trans america trail next summer.

[@UKPete]

Great video, thanks for all the effort. What a fantastic country, the views look breathtaking!.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Pete, yeah we were so surprised by how beautiful that whole area was. I'd love to go back one day and explore more

[@lordstubbington7274]

Fkn awesome J Much appreciated from the brotherhood!!!!!!

[@fatimaruiz8658]

Love these videos! Hopefully i’ll travel the same highway some day !

[@Northandleftabit]

Great you're enjoying them. If you get chance you definitely should, incredible place

[@thescandiflicktv]

What a place to ride, awesome!!!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@aeiou1461]

love this series. I wanna do this someday

[@Idolismo]

This series just gets better and better.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thankyou, so awesome the great feedback we're getting. We really appreciate it all

[@lenboyd8119]

Fantastic

[@Northandleftabit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@machinescooteruk6478]

Amazing adventure guys, don’t leave me hanging, can we have the next episode please 😊

[@oobmaine04064]

Thank you 😊

[@christianfaulk.8371]

Loving the videos

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Christian

[@BaliDeus]

So glad these episodes are back up and running! look forward to them every week

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate although I can't guarantee they will be weekly but we will try to keep them coming

[@boboneleg]

Great episode guys, some fantastic camping spots there :)

[@richardgordon9428]

I discovered you guys after catching a stomach virus in Indo. 5 days couch bound binge watching your incredible series! I’m inspired! Thank you 🙏

[@Northandleftabit]

Well I'm glad we could keep you entertained. Being sick whilst away isn't too fun. Thanks for your support

[@wouterg]

We need updates! Great video

[@MontanaBooniesRider]

What a beautiful country and journey! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Northandleftabit]

No worries, glad you're enjoying the channel

[@Max-lf4br]

finished my finals and finally on holiday, what better way to kick it off than with a new Sydney to London video.

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you're enjoying them mate and we hope you nailed the finals.

[@Max-lf4br]

@@Northandleftabit i sure hope so, as long as i get a pass i'm happy but anything above that is a welcome bonus.

[@Issi.M]

Tajikistan, my favorite so far. Thank you for the update. looking forward to the next one.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thankyou glad you liked it. Next up Uzbekistan

[@Mac_Stacks]

Well....I discovered this channel before work Friday morning. Have just finished watching every episode by Sunday arvo. You've got my attention!

[@billpacheco790]

Great episode guys! So nice to have these to watch again...

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Bill, we hope to keep them coming

[@ahmedalabri9602]

You know I keep watching your videos again and again, even told my friends about your journey they were amazed 😮 .. pease don’t take long to post next 1

[@daniellindstrom9002]

Woohoooo!!!!!

[@Northandleftabit]

Hope you enjoy the Daniel

[@mcfly19264]

I came home from the bar with a couple friends, just to see, you released a new Episode of your trip. I can‘t wait to watch it, though it‘s half past one in Europe… Awesome this global village!

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha legend. Well hopefully it might give you something to watch and help with hangover in the morning.

[@BCpov]

Thanks for all the video guys. Binged them over the last 4 days!

[@575ban]

What a stunning place. Cant wait to go there myself.

[@Northandleftabit]

You definitely should it's amazing is so many different ways and so affordable too

[@NotSoBad585]

Ep 1: Yawns! Not another motorbike travel serie....... Ep. 10: Wow, this is fun...... Ep. 27: Please hurry up with next, and omg, dont stop in London..... 😀😀😀😀😀

[@markrutherford4962]

This one was an absolute corker!!!! Glad they are coming along swifty 😊❤🎉

[@Northandleftabit]

Yeah I liked this one, ohhhh Tunnel of Death.... Awesome country

[@1iadventures]

Good stuff lads, great to see you’re back on air👍

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate glad you're enjoying the series

[@grahamcairn8379]

Hi to you both. I have just watched all 27 episodes and sooooo enjoyed every single one. Thanks for sharing and showing the beautiful amazing places and such beautiful people. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures. And yes I've subscribed and given you a big thumbs up 👍

[@davidsparkes7475]

I absolutely love these videos. I’ve watched all 27 and I’m looking forward to the next one. Hurry up!

[@avaryxadv]

You had me laughing out loud over here at the Tunnel of Death experience! Thanks for sharing yet another great glimpse into Tajikistan.

[@Mike-gd2fv]

Incredible content!

[@joelwale]

Amazing!!!!

[@Guillermo-yp6sz]

As always, amazing video, great to see mouse,lol..Looking forward to the next one. You camped in some places we did, so many fantastic memories. See you soon my friends.

[@ed5311]

That's the trip of a life time what you've done here! Thank you for sharing. Your videos are top top top ! I can't wait to see the new episode! 👌👌👌👌👌

[@user-zm1vs8tl4w]

Rainy Sunday in Hobart today, so we were PUMPED to see you guys had released another video. We were starting to suffer withdrawals 🤣 Tajikistan has been on my bucket list for over 10 years, and after your videos I’m even more excited to visit 😁🤩

[@raymondvoigt7336]

Thanks for the inspiration, guys!🙂

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers Raymond, glad you liked the videos

[@skylinerider]

So glad you guys are back!! I check every week and thought you’d abandoned the channel. This made my day

[@Reddykills]

I'm on the last push for my thesis, planning to take the bike out for a while when I'm done. Thanks for dropping this today, I needed a bit of chill motivation.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate, good to see you have your priorities in order haha. Goodluck with the thesis mate you will have earnt some good days on the bike when that's out of the way

[@Reddykills]

@@Northandleftabit Alright, all done! You guys have me thinking of getting a DR myself though. Do you have any advice for things to look out for, etc?

[@tammymahon5571]

Glad to see you guys back. I did an overlanding trip through Tajikistan It was/is one of my favourite countries. ❤

[@danny.belanger]

Amazing series guys. What an adventure. It makes me want to make my adventure from Alaska to Argentina happen!

[@commonbloodysense]

Brilliant series, need more!

[@mitch2870]

Another absolute ripper, cheers lads.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Mitch, glad you enjoyed it

[@perrichardtschmalfeldt9227]

Tak!

[@Northandleftabit]

Wow thankyou so much for the Super thanks mate that's incredible and very generous of you.

[@pohui207]

Awesome video guys!

[@jeffbowers4881]

Come on mates.... we need more!! Hoping for a new video soon.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Guess I better checkout what other videos you 2 have. If they are like this, I will subscribe. I've always looked for riders like you 2 that talk and laugh and have little to no music. thanks. Great video. 🙂

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi John, glad you found the channel and hopefully you're enjoying the others too.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@Northandleftabit Been looking for that perfect channel. There is one other...Nomad Sweden. 🙂

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@Northandleftabit I had to re-edit my stupid first comment. Sometimes I forget to proof read. duh. 🙄 Thanks.

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha all good mate

[@cheytufts8293]

You guys got so lucky not having crazy traffic going through there. I drove through there in a Fiat panda that I paid $500 for in London and drove all the way to Siberia. When I went through the tunnel of death it was bumper-to-bumper dump truck traffic it was scariest part of driving over the 18,000 miles that we did. You could barely breathe there was so much exhaust in the tunnel and the trucks were overtaking each other, It was crazy. Awesome video thanks for making it!

[@OGTylerP]

another great video... thanks for sharing your adventure...

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers mate

[@sietsekoopmans2232]

Gents, i love your videos, but where are the rest?? Cant wait to see more..!

[@MrIsabeauottolini]

Such an amazing series, congrats on excellent documentary skills and bringing us along on your motorbike adventures! 😍👏 My partner and I bingewatched all your videos, and can't wait for the next ones!! Also, love the music you add to the videos, do you have a playlist somewhere? 🎶

[@s_dharni2483]

Please upload the next videos of the trip…..u guys have the true spirit of adventure travelling.

[@jimwood1068]

Brilliant as ever. Fantastic content. 👍🏼

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers Jim

[@Deb_Downes]

Such a beautiful country, thanks for sharing :)

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you enjoyed it Deb

[@dream_up_tomorrow]

Fantastic. My favourite moto rtw channel. Cheers.

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers Matt, so great to hear you're enjoying the channel we hope to keep the vids coming

[@hornsph]

best series ever. Keep them coming please guys. You are living my dream. 😂 m

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

wow, what happened to you guys? are you both ok? We miss your great videos.

[@ukhan507]

Tajikistan is really a diverse country in terms of landforms, it is that much inexpensive! Wao. Stans are always wonderful. Great Vid. Mate.

[@noobsonwheelsadventures8315]

Brilliant episode! What a incredible county!

[@Limhuangdi.3436]

Great

[@motoric5188]

Amazing, thanks for sharing!

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you're enjoying the series

[@jatampk9436]

23 minutes of enjoyable video

[@Northandleftabit]

Thankyou, we hope to keep the vids coming

[@adeelsk4]

ayyyyy the boys are alive!

[@user-lt4iq5hd5n]

Class as always lads

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate

[@microb1]

these videos are incredible and they're inspiring me to plan my own trip, keep em coming!!

[@ardasherijahongir1605]

Welcome to Tajikistan. I am travel guide, I can organize your travel

[@PlaymediaCL]

I found tour channel a few weeks ago, and I already saw all your videos.....love them When do you think you will upload the next episode? Thanks!

[@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld]

Welcome back !

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Bernard, hope you enjoy it

[@Ronaldo20098]

Ready for the next episode 🙏🏼

[@perrichardtschmalfeldt9227]

Fantastic episode again, Tajikistan ist just beautiful. And the best part is that you guys are each others best friend, so nice to follow you 2. I hope you will do a South America Tour in the future. If just 1/10 that see your KZbin movies would donate a small donation, the trip would maybe happen in the future. Many greetings from Denmark.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thankyou for your support, not just the money but it's comments like your which really inspire us to keep on editing. We don't have any other trips planned yet but it's fair to say we would both like to do one again if the stars align. thankyou again and have a great weekend.

[@lukaskogl7764]

Haha the Tunnel of death music got me 😂❤

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha yeah serious stuff

[@walterdavey4196]

Thanks again.

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you liked it

[@user-gv2vp2vw9r]

Ok, we are all waiting patiently for EP 28

[@MotoCocoTV]

So love watching you guys! First thing this a.m. of turkey stuffedness (Thanksgiving Weekend in the U.S.) Cheers Mates...I was supposed to be in OZ by now for my year long solo tour, but I blew my knee out 2 weeks before departure😢, so thinking a bit of Baja Mexico before I am strong enough for OZ ..much love Guys!

[@SamiNami]

Damn Tajikistan seems like a motorcyclist paradise.

[@Northandleftabit]

It really really is, I could have spent months there. So affordable, a real adventure and the nicest people. What more could you want. I hope I can go back one day

[@chema1546]

Ok 👏🎉👍

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you like the episode

[@peterallison8902]

Why, why, why have you stopped broadcasting? Yours was such a brilliant channel to watch. I for one want to know what's happened.

[@rumdoodleascents]

Hi guys, loving the series and looking forward to the next episode. Not wanting steal your thunder from a potential future episode but as I'm tricking up my DR650 for a similar gig as yours, I'd love to know if you'd change anything about your bike setup? I saw the earlier episode where you described all your mods and wondering if you were happy with them all or if you'd change anything? Many thanks.

[@mathieudorion138]

You guys are so brave riding through that water! Did you swamp your boots after that?

[@Northandleftabit]

I'd say more stupid than brave haha. Luckily it wasn't too bad, we literally just didn't realise we had ridden into the flooded river. Boots... Yeah fairly wet haha

[@jonathandelmont]

Hey guys. Just want to say how much I’ve enjoyed your videos. As much as I wish you success with your channel, I hope you won’t turn into just another over sponsored travelogue, a la “Itchy Boots’. It really is brilliant and so refreshing to watch a real journey with all its ups and downs. I hope you got to London and I hope all the trip videos get published😁👍

[@peterallison8902]

If you want ups and downs watch her last two episodes.

[@SsiolisP]

Hey guys! What sort of mileage did you manage out of those mitas EO7 tyres? Will be heading to Tajikistan in June and I'm between the EO7's and the K60 Scout. Thanks to you two, Zorkul national park will be the highlight of my trip. Thanks for the awesome vids. Take care.

[@user-up9fn7iq7g]

🎉

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks

[@andreiharin3809]

Great videos! It's a pleasure to watch it. What's are all the countries that will follow after Tajikistan? Wondering if you've been in Republic of Moldova somehow (my native country) :)