Traveling to the Disputed Country of Northern Cyprus

[@blueisland24]

At 17:58 indeed is a church and is called Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church - in Keryneia. Was built in the second half of the 4th century AD and was one of the largest churches on the island. It was destroyed by turkish invaders in 1974. Seeing genitals painted on church walls, rubbish etc is so sad and turkish must respect the Christian monuments and churches...but after all is an occupied area and hundred of Christian churches are in the same condition as this one is.

[@chrisconstantinou4965]

Greek Southern side? Translation the Republic of Cyprus which is internationaly recognised

[@nonamenoname2767]

De facto greek Cyprus who pretends to represent the whole island as the republic of cyprus. He as a foreigner easily recognizef that.

[@mikem8211]

​@@nonamenoname2767The Turks are welcome in the Republic they can even claim their land and are entitled to a Cypriot passport

[@nonamenoname2767]

@@mikem8211 You say so but in reality it is not as you say that is why Turkish Cypriots live in the north not because they support Turkiye. Did you know that Turkish Cypriot citizens of the republic of Cyprus cannot open bank accounts or can not vote in the republic of Cyprus? Do you think this is something that fits to the definition of a European union country who gives equal rights to their citizens plus the children of Turkish Cypriots who happened to be born on the north de jure soil of the republic of Cyprus are not entitled to the citizenship if they have one parent Turkish Cypriot citizen and the other parent is Turkiye Turkish, can you show me a country in the world who doesn't give ids to the direct descendant of their citizens. Come on! The republic of Cyprus is not of Cyprus but of only Greek Cypriots so they should stop being hypocrite and admit that and stop blocking the way of Turkish Cypriots

[@mikem8211]

@nonamenoname2767 You've taken the land illegally what don't you understand? You want the Greek Cypriots to recognise TRNC lose all our land & get no retribution when the island of Cyprus has been Greek for over 3000 years while the Turks have been there 300 and were only 15% of the population? You need to understand in Cyprus we don't care about Greece we care about our families and quality of life Cyprus is more prosperous then Turkey & Greece why would we join either when we can be rich ourselves? You want recognition and two state soloution we want the island as one as agreed in 1960 independence settlement. Now we're never ever going to change that view it's up to you what you do join us legally and tell Turkey to leave or it stays as it is forever. Even in a thousand years the world will never recognise TRNC it was an illegal land grab and no amount of time can change that. The flag of the Republic of Cyprus was made by a Turkish Cypriot brother and we wave it proudly Turkey and Greece (who do not get involved) have absolutely no business in Cyprus it's a sovereign country yes both side's done wrong but we live in the present if we unite everything will be find but you don't want that you want to be part of Turkey bit I thought the whole point was you didn't want us to join Greece yet we're fully independent and Erdoğan decides what happens in Cyprus and he's decided he wants our oil and gas and you lot are gonna let him take it yeah great neighbours. I want peace for Cyprus and i couldn't give af about Greece or Turkey or whatever they want to be called

[@chrisconstantinou4965]

@@nonamenoname2767 my friend if you like it or not we do represent the island as a whole island

[@jaysi6881]

North side of Cyprus is so beautiful

[@simonarez]

As a Turkish Cypriot, I would like to say congratulations for this video. Good work mate!

[@turcoscopianogloubastardov6162]

17:58 only barbarians can destroy a 4th century AD church. It is estimated that Turks destroyed more than 500 ancient Christian churches and Monasteries in the occupied north part of Cyprus

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

As a third , independent and objective part let me say: Republic of Cyprus may be an independent state, member of EU and UN but noone can deny the Greek history and Greek heritage of Cyprus for thousands years, regardless the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the illegal results of this invasion. I've been to Cyprus, I'm a historian and i know what I'm talking about

[@chantenkostov6644]

Does it cost you a fortune saying in hotels everyday?

[@Erol_808]

if your a historian, why is it that you dont know why Turkey had to send troops to Cyprus in 74, why do you not mention the genocide Greece intended to commit after 14 years of ethnic cleansing. Cypriots are NOT Greek they are Cypriot.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

@@Erol_808 Completely the opposite. It's because of the genocide that Turkey committed , in August of 1964 UN voted the resolution number 186 against Turkey Speaking about objectivity, there are 15 or more UN resolutions against Turkey. I don't trust what Turkish government teaches you at all

[@beraybakic5428]

What are you even talking about dude.. Based on the nonsense you say,, That means the whole country of turkey belongs to greece then?! or the whole country of america to the native americans, Or all Mediterranean countries belongs to Italy because the hundreds of years of influence of the Romans in their countries... And I dont even want to continue with the same examples, just give me the easiest answer for my question. why world war 2 happened? you said youre a historian, it happened because of germany's aggression towards his neighboring innocent countries right? now why greece's military coup that they made in the cyprus is not the same as the germany did in austria? or the way the greeks and Cypriots hunted turks as the same as the germans hunted jews? The fucking story of the history will always be written in the way the big countries wants. just imagine the similarities of the situtions I just told you. theyre same and turkey was 100% right to intervene. And even after the attack, Turkey was the only country that was willing to do a peace, a white peace where there willl be a one goverment for both of the ethnicities and not a devided country. Turkey was the side who was always fighting in the peace conferances they made to reunite the countries.. I suggest you to go and study your history a little bit more..

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

@@beraybakic5428 According to UN resolutions the only hunting happened in Cyprus was those committed by Turkey . Greek coup was against other Greeks not Turks. The only genocide happened was committed by Turkey, there is no other genocide mentioned by UN. There are about 15 or more UN resolutions about Cyprus since 1964. ALL UN resolutions are against Turkey

[@konstantinoschristodoulou355]

Gabriel first of all i will like to thank you for not including the "north Cyprus" as a country in your list. There is only one Country in the island an this is the republic of Cyprus. No country and no authority recognizes the "republic of north Cyprus" and there is an obvious reason for this. The 1974 Invasion of turkey in Cyprus. - At 18:16 the abandoned building is an orthodox church , of course you cannot identify anything getting inside because Turks destroyed all the churches in the north when they invaded the island in 1974. They destroyed history of hundreds and thousands of years!!

[@Rowno498]

Good to see your video again Gabriel, I wish you the very best in your exciting travels and epic videos.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

17:38 I'm shocked 😮!! and I'm not even Greek. You entered a plundered and destroyed by the Turks, 4th century ancient church??? Thank you Gabe for showing the Turkish Barbarianism to the world

[@tad27612]

I know a Grrek family who were displaced from Northern Cyprus and a Turkish family who were displaced from the south here in the US. They know each other as well and don't seem to have hard feelings.

[@usbankusa]

Thanks for sharing. It was fun following your trips from one country to another.

[@issavisisland9870]

Crime against humanity: Turks changed all the Greek toponyms that were Greek for thousands years. For example Kyrenia : Greek toponym for 4 thousands years that Turks turned to girne. That's what Turks do in general

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

You are an outsider in Cyprus. Turks conquered Cyprus from Venetians dear Rum -not greek- agressor extremist.please donot bark here

[@issavisisland9870]

@@ayhankaracaoglu6845 Given that Turks are actually a mοngοl tribe, you are the outsider. Go back to mοngοlia steppes, mοngοl

[@issavisisland9870]

@@ayhankaracaoglu6845 Given that Turks are actually a mοngοl tribe, you are the outsider. Go back to mοngοlia steppes, mοngοl

[@Erol_808]

The Crime against humanity is the genocide campaign that grecce commited against the muslim population of cyprus.

[@lucasvillafanes]

​@@ayhankaracaoglu6845Learn some history Mongol kid

[@issavisisland9870]

Thnx Gabriel Let me info your subscribers about changing toponymy by Turks after 1974. What Turks can say if people are informed your that: "The Greek Island of Cyprus with Greek history for Thousands years, it is the first time after 1974 with no Greeks in the North. Ethnocleansing committed by Turks who changed all the 10,000 Greek names of toponyms in the North. All the thousands Streets and avenues in the cities of the North, which were all Greek until 1974"?

[@speinjun]

Gabriel, it is occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, is not disputed and for sure is not a country. I'm following you for years, and I'm sure you didn't do that mistake in purpose but please fix the title, and be more careful with details like this. It doesn't have to do with political, it has to do with what is right and what is wrong.

[@uffyk479]

It's right near Syria, so both should do one and leave 🤣🤣

[@pvdppvdp6638]

Travelling to an area that has been illegaly occupied for decades now is not my cup of tea.

[@thetraveller1612]

It's occupied by the legal co owners the Turkish Cypriots. Nothing illegal about it.

[@TheDomnt]

@@thetraveller1612 what a turkish Cypriot would say... No, he is right Cyprus is illegally occuppied by Turkey after it invaded Cyprus through war(!!) and killing people. The whole world knows it except you it seems

[@eustathiamats8389]

Illegally occupied by Turkey

[@martinhollings]

Drink coffee then.

[@mikem8211]

​@thetraveller1612 It's occupied by the Turks who've brought mainland settlers from backwards regions in Turkey who are now a higher population then the Turkish Cypriots. Everything about that place is illegal my friend

[@greekdriver9173]

FREE CYPRUS !

[@mikem8211]

No one cares about us they actually let Turkey take half our island for 15% of the population. By they I mean USA & UK

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Hi Gabe, thank you for shearing great video. We are waiting next video. Chaos

[@TheAsti67]

It’s not the Turkish side, it’s illegally occupied by the Turks. Pls stop saying Turkish side.

[@lokiraconu8958]

haha lol

[@thetraveller1612]

It's the Turkish Cypriot side the side that legally co owns the Republic of Cyprus. The same Turkish Cypriots the Greek Cypriots tried to violently ethnically cleanse whilst trying to illegally unite with Greece. They failed and they've been crying ever since!!

[@myigity]

Let's mention about the doings of EOKA, killed Cypriot Turks and the British..

[@eustathiamats8389]

All Greek names and everything in the earth is evidence of Greek history

[@giorgismaximos8662]

There is only one recognized state in Cyprus the Republic of Cyprus of which the northern part is occupied by Turkey

[@uffyk479]

How far is Greece , if anything it's a Syrian island 😂😂

[@giorgismaximos8662]

@@uffyk479 Turks say it is closer to them They probably think the same about Syrian land that they occupy We and international law say it's a Greek independent state and they will leave sooner or later

[@uffyk479]

@@giorgismaximos8662 re kumbare, internationally or not Turks and Greeks get on with eachother on that island, small minds and politics will keep them there forever XXX

[@uffyk479]

@@giorgismaximos8662 if Turk,s are occupying, then UK has been occupying You and will keep doing so. But in UK , Turks and Greeks give eachother daughters and sons and live on the same street. Hate won't get You anywhere matey.....

[@giorgismaximos8662]

@@uffyk479Greek cypriots and turkish cypriots( the real ones) will get on with each other when the Turks leave and the island is reunited as a single EU state

[@suhailshafi]

Northern Cyprus is a spectacularly beautiful and unspoilt area of the Mediterranean which is off the beaten track. Hopefully that will change soon. Tourists SHOULD visit Northern Cyprus and help the Turkish Cypriots develop their tourism and economy, notwithstanding the stale braying of their detractors whining on about the ''occupation'' of Cyprus.

[@myigity]

i'll visit Northern Cyprus in this fall. Already excited.. 🥰🥰

[@lucasvillafanes]

There is no Northern Cyprus. There is only the occupied part of Cyprus that has been offensively occupied by the Turks. Be careful when you write something

[@rubyh.4460]

Loved the music at the end of your video of the live band playing Creep by Radiohead

[@RoseN-CJ]

Never been to Cyprus, and not ecen see vlogs from the Nord side, so very glad to see your adventures 😊 thanks!

[@atterraggio2490]

One thing you don't do is to ask a taxi driver how much and agree to what he says. You could have hired a car for the whole day for 30 euros.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

It's not disputed, it is illegally occupied territory, as per UN Resolution 541. It would be like visiting the "disputed country" of Luhansk, or Crimea, except it's worse, because northern Cyprus was ethnically cleansed of its MAJORITY Greek Cypriot population, their property seized and occupied for nearly 50 years.

[@ozzygiritli]

Funny how greeks always omit the actual ethnic cleansing attempt on turkish cypriots before 1974. Turkey didnt intervene for shits and giggles. If their intention was to take the island in its entirety, they easily had the power to

[@TheDomnt]

@@ozzygiritli Go back into your hole

[@peteraustin370]

​@ozzygiritli The Turks stopped well short of the British Military bases...they knew what would happen..think Falkland Islands which happened later...!!!!

[@apmoy70]

Exactly and I won't watch Gabriel's videos from occupied Cyprus as a protest to his vist there. And I wish (sorry Gabe) his videos from there tanked. Just posting this and leaving

[@mariosantoniou2967]

There are NO BORDERS in Cyprus, only check points, and second, the correct name is TURKISH OCCUPIED CYPRUS. That place is under military occupation since 1974 with 40000 Turkish troops patroling there and most of the land is Greek Cypriot and STOLEN.

[@vaultkeeper2]

According to even Wikipedia, the official name of the entity is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

[@mariosantoniou2967]

There is nothing official there. The place is not recognised by anyone except turkey. It's not a country. United nations condemned them in the past.

[@perinestor2717]

My friend Gabriel do you ever see the movie called MIDNIGHT EXPRESS?Take care of your self.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, great movie, crazy experience.

[@aspalathossplit3001]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Yes, 👍great movie which explains how nuch barbarians Turks are

[@somejohndoe3004]

45th ! Slowly crawling where the firsts pile up. Life is good, I got all my time. Thanks for the video Gabriel. 🙏

[@tombuddy100]

"Greek side" of Cyprus is not only Greek. It's regular multi-ethnic Cyprus. Greek, Armenian, even some Turkish Cypriots, and many others. On the other hand, unfortunately everyone non-Turkish was expelled from now so-called "Turkish side" of Cyprus to the southern side.

[@beanieadventures4862]

The Northern side is also multi cultural with plenty of communities from Europe, Africa and Asia...

[@tombuddy100]

@@beanieadventures4862 Yes, everyone except the original owners of the properties and land prior to 1974.

[@beanieadventures4862]

@tombuddy100 same goes for the Turks who lost their land on the Southern side...it was a lose lose for both Turks and Greeks

[@tombuddy100]

@@beanieadventures4862 Right. The best and the most fair would be for everyone to return where they came from, including settlers from Turkey, and constitution of Republic of Cyprus restored. Isn't that what "peace operations" Atilla 1 and 2 were supposed to do?

[@stss4115]

​@@tombuddy100aside from fact the republic(with extra help from greek army) started the divide by ignoring the constitution that gave a percentage of control to the Greek Cypriots side and Turkish Cypriot side, and even Makarios called for international help to quell the Greek led revolution, you seem to be ignoring the fact that the Turkish side voted for reunification while the south side did not, and for info there's an awful lot of pre 74 owned property this side that is still in hands of the original owners.

[@AntoniosPikoulas]

Not a country. Invaded territory of the Republic of Cyprus, just to put the record straight

[@22patch22]

Loved the Jazz version of Creep .

[@nancysotomayor3196]

Observation...why you dont use a small carry on with wheels? Those back pack will damage your back shoulder...looks heavy

[@dogecoin98]

I've been there and noticed they have epic olive oil

[@kaguyasnetwork]

Remember it's not called the northern side its called the occupied side

[@northernblue1093]

Geographically, its definitely northern, whether occupied or not.

[@kaguyasnetwork]

@@northernblue1093 yes is but politically it’s not northern Cyprus it’s Occupied Cyprus

[@seanfarrell7396]

Love Larnaca. Cheers Gabriel.

[@jampuppy]

Awesome cover of Radiohead’s Creep! Loving this latest stream of videos! Nice treat to go with my morning coffee!

[@mariahadjiconstanti2276]

Hi Gabriel. I moved to Cyprus 26 yrs ago... Cyprus is not that small and has lots of places to visit. On the North Bellapais is worth of seeing! And Saint Hillarion. Also there is Apostolos Varnavas church in Kyrenia where he is buried, he died on Cyprus. Cyprus is full of History❣️ ☺️

[@demasterlikas]

Agios Ilarion isn't that the castle in pentadactylos mountain... Also there is not such a thing in kerinia sweetheart that's on Famagusta another city that was occupied by the Turkish government since 1974.

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

These areas are not in South Cyprus Rum Statelette which is a dirty black mafia money laundering center but in Turkish Republic of Northen Cyprus

[@zinoszinos4925]

Apostolos varnavas tomb is near Famagusta

[@user-ed2go3zv8x]

That church shows a lot about different civilisations...

[@tejindersharma8603]

From one disputed territory to another disputed territory 😊

[@imaginethat765]

Should be all Greek.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

​@@imaginethat765 Why?

[@tombuddy100]

@@AlwaysAwesome001 Majority of Cypriots wanted it.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

@@tombuddy100 Not enough to do anything about it.

[@effie-Toronto]

Does the bus from the greek side does not enter the turkish side?? Also that Moussaka you had looks different than the greek style Moussaka

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not the bus I was on. Maybe someone else can answer for certain, but I don't think any buses go across the border. You can drive over the border though at other check points.

[@ali5on]

No buses can cross, You can drive in your own car (25 euros for 30 days) but not legally in a hire car (although many pay the 25 euro and go)@@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@ashfsdfhsdfh]

FYI if you're stopping by Famagusta on Sunday: it is real quiet here.

[@williamattkinson5487]

Been waiting for this location. Any chance of northern spain?

[@mistertigre.4611]

Try to visit Lebanon and Syria mister Gabriel there is a short ferry ride to Syria and Lebanon from North Cyprus.

[@living_peace]

I have a question, did Israel put an entry stamp on your passport? If not, can you travel to Lebanon?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, they give you a card when you enter that's separate, so there's no stamp in your passport. It could depend on whether they can figure out that you might have been there based on where else you went, for example if you crossed the land border to Jordan.

[@issavisisland9870]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Write something about this Crime against humanity: Turks changed all the Greek toponyms that were Greek for thousands years. For example Kyrenia : Greek toponym for 4 thousands years that Turks turned to girne. That's what Turks do in general Thnx

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@issavisisland9870 I discussed the issue more in-depth in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGSvn6eYrbmnndk

[@issavisisland9870]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos OK Gabriel i checked this Famagusta video but it's not what i meant about changing toponymy. I understand you are a traveller but noone wiill confront your objectivity. For example what Turks can say if you informed your subscribers that: "The Greek Island of Cyprus with Greek history for Thousands years, it is the first time after 1974 with no Greeks in the North. Ethnocleansing committed by Turks who changed all the 10,000 Greek names of toponyms in the North. All the thousands Streets and avenues in the cities of the North, which were all Greek until 1974"? Anyway. Thank you Gabriel

[@marafarnham595]

Thank you Gabriel 😊❤

[@garyboylec]

You should’ve done you research before calling it the ‘country of Northern Cyprus’. It’s the illegally occupied part of Cyprus. I’ve been there, the Lon is beautiful but the place has been stuck in time. Backward, underdeveloped and corrupted by mainland Turkey

[@thetraveller1612]

If that's what you think then you clearly have not been there.

[@jonassamy8771]

Visit Northern Cyprus Coast

[@CMEAGAIN]

Jazz version of "Creep" was er interesting!

[@jonassamy8771]

Looking Forward To Youre Cyprus Journey

[@issavisisland9870]

Nothing is disputed. There is the Republic of Cyprus member of EU and UN. According to multiple UN resolutions since 1974: 1. North part of the Island is illegally occupied by the Turkish army 2. Greek refugees go back to their homes in the North part 3. Constitutional order to be restored as soon as Turkish troops get out of Cyprus Fullstop. Period

[@invader7191]

Make them get out then 🤣😂

[@ardaemre9864]

You can hardly get it out, we loved it here, we have no intention of leaving, we even opened universities, it doesn't matter if you want to recognize us or not. 😂😂😂

[@mikekones1961]

There is no south and north cyprus There is cyprus And occupied part of cyprus....

[@TassosFragou]

Because I’m sure you will eventually end up in Greece, what about going to the mainland this time. I mean a tour of the Peloponnese (Nafplio, Epidavros, Mystras, Monemvassia, Mani Peninsula, Pylos, Ancient Olympia ending up in Patras) either by bus or by rental car would be great. Think about it. Of course it’s easier for you to pass to Turkey from where you are and then to the closer Greek islands that you haven’t been to like Lesvos, Limnos or Chios.

[@somejohndoe3004]

Oh lord that Moussaka at the end of the video... hubba hubba

[@chaisepomme4070]

Another fascinating place. I'm looking forward to seeing more. That's a nice hotel room - always a bonus when you have a balcony and a view. And I'm probably not alone in appreciating it everytime you end a video relaxing with a nice meal.

[@korneliatodd8740]

I was in Kyrenia in July 1974 before all the fireworks. Fled on 21st July

[@westernnut8407]

Have you ever explored Templar sites on Cyprus?

[@paull1074]

Gabriel - I love your videos but this video has me boggled. How is Northern Cyprus "disputed". It is not. Look at what the UN and international courts have to say about the status of Northern Cyprus. It was invaded and is still illegally occupied by a foreign government. That is clear as daylight. The only country in the entire world that recognizes Northern Cyprus is Turkey -- the illegally occupying force. Calling it "disputed" normalizes the vast atrocities committed during the military invasion and occupation and evades the fact that, in the international community and in law, it is not a "disputed" territory. You can do better than this, Gabriel.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Clearly it's disputed, those who live there as well as Turkey consider it an independent country, while most of the world doesn't recognize it as a separate country.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

Most of those who live there today are illegal settlers from Turkey, brought in to make it more 'Turkish'. If I take half your house, will you consider it "disputed"?@@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@turcoscopianogloubastardov6162]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos According to your logic when Hitler invaded Poland, Poland became disputed land. Dude, an invasion is an invasion. According to UN resolutions Turkish army invaded Cyprus. Just like Russians invaded Ukraine. What will you say now? That Donetsk (Ukraine city) is disputed because Russians invaded? Hitler invaded Poland Russians invaded Ukraine Turks invaded Cyprus Fullstop.Period

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Disputed only for the Turkish invaders who are criminals against humanity (according to multiple UN resolutions)

[@cypruscats8450]

Gosh, what is going on with the harbour? Last time I was there it was lined with buzzing cafes and restaurants with seats right on the water! And it is usually packed with people strolling around day and night!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Looks like it's being renovated. A shame to be here when it's under construction, but I'm sure it will be better once it's completed.

[@sunshinelife3620]

It is being renovated and will be finished soon.

[@firdaus_ibrahim]

Discovering Northern Cyprus through your videos has been a breathtaking journey. The beauty and serenity you capture is truly captivating. Thank you for sharing the magic! 🪄✨✨✨📷

[@lucasvillafanes]

There is no Northern Cyprus. There is the occupied part the Cyprus that has been offensively occupied by the Turks. Be careful when you write something

[@wallywombat164]

Thanks mate. I love Cyprus. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tjatravelavocation9737]

Cyprus it's beautiful 🇨🇾

[@SteveKleinheider]

Have fun...enjoyed the video!

[@haggishead7558]

Looks to me like it could be anywhere in southern Europe hey

[@amc1999]

North cyprus is a gem. Turkey intervened after a Greek led overthrow of the givernment, a coupe to stop ethnic cleansing of Turks. People travel to Ercan all the time, much nicer than Larnaca airport.

[@leargy7043]

Is not disputed is illegally occupied for 50 years ,show some respect to the 250 000 refugees that lost their homes .

[@uffyk479]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@leargy7043]

@@uffyk479 LOL?Only a moron would respond with lol on tragedy.

[@veritas2145]

Good stuff bro👍

[@Andrij_Kozak]

Are you going to Kutaisi and Mestia from there afterwards ?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure yet but it's possible.

[@Polychronisdrone]

Thanks Gabriel for showing us...

[@effie-Toronto]

I was correct 3 videos ago Back In Kind of Greece haha

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yep.

[@PanosDanos-j2d]

Northern Cyprus is under turkish military occupation since their barbaric invasion in 1974.

[@suhailshafi]

The Greek's shouldn't have massacred the Turks in 1974.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

@@suhailshafi Completely the opposite. According to UN reports and resolutions, Turkish army is responsible for massive bombardings, executions and rapes even since 1964. I'm a historian ikr

[@mikem8211]

​@suhailshafi 1974? There were plans for "taksim" since the 40's. Search Dentash shocking confession

[@oguzb.7033]

Greeks were bombing Turkish villages, Turks were under blockade, clearly a genocide was to occur, than Turkiye as a guarantor state, had to intervene according to international law to protect Turkish Cypriots.

[@Erol_808]

and why did Turkey legally intervene in 74', it was as a result 0f 14 years of ethnic cleansing with the final intent to genocide when greece tried to annex an independent country.

[@tanyab244]

Northern Cyprus is not a country but a disputed territory.

[@vaultkeeper2]

It's a country. A largely unrecognised country, but a country nonetheless. It shares all the characteristics of a country except global recognition.

[@tombuddy100]

@@vaultkeeper2 Under international law, one cannot create a country in 20th century after ethnically cleansing the land of native population. Prior to 1974, Greek Cypriots were even a majority in northern Cyprus.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

@@vaultkeeper2 A "country" where the indigenous population was forced to flee by an invading country and where illegal settlers of the invading country have been brought in to quadruple the population and change the millennia-old historical character and where a large military invading presence remains is called an "illegally occupied territory" and hence is not recognized as per UN Resolution 541.

[@universalspaceexpeditioner8259]

@@vaultkeeper2 It can't be a country as it's not only illegal but also a puppet of Turkey. A country needs to be legal and independent to be a country.

[@zorluvolkan1686]

​@@tombuddy100 Yet the west recognises Israel and Kosovo. Even after ethnically cleansing Arabs and Serbs from those lands. Truth is, a country will only become a country if the USA says so.

[@jonassamy8771]

Enjoy Gabriel

[@LinzYoutube]

Good Morning, Gabriel! (or evening where you are) :P

[@RobertCălătoreste]

Great work 🤘🤝🌍

[@Ambientworker]

That radiohead cover at the end 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wendymoore7641]

Love Cyprus 🇨🇾❤️ Time that Cyprus was made whole again 🙏

[@nickthomas181]

That cannot happen, too complicated.

[@tombuddy100]

@@nickthomas181 It is not. It occupation by Turkey.

[@wallywombat164]

Thanks again mate. You continue to take us to great places. I'll tag along with you everywhere you go, you won't see me but, I'm behind you all the way. Love Cyprus.

[@Bill-w6t]

It figures nor does it surprise me that the Turkish occupiers has destroyed beautiful and historic churches, monasteries, etc. Just cause they're not Islamic Mosques doesn't warrant them being desecrated. They wrecked the place!

[@artemislamprou8676]

The republic of Cyprus is under the Greek Cypriot part and Larnaca airport is the official Aiport. The Northern part although beautiful and magnificent is under occupation and politics are still politics. Next , paphos and the mosaics as well as Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras Get a boat trip to Akamas in paphos Blue lagoon or Protaras and visit up the mountains of Troodos and Berengaria old hotel and see the view to Occupied Morfou Relax by the sea in Protaras and the Cavo Greco. Cyprus is full of history and miracles kyrenia and Famagusta are open wounds for the people here. It still hurts after so many years. Stay safe and enjoy.

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Bless you, and your travels Gabriel You have been a highlight entertainment lately 2021~3 Great work!

[@bsmith6646]

Nice cover of Creep at the end there 😅

[@GoldaLeah16]

Out of curiosity, what sort of phone plan do you use when hopping from country to country?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

T-Mobile.

[@dannyyarborough3014]

Very cool this one is gonna be interesting!!!

[@elektronaraba7852]

NOT AN NVASİON BUT THE PROTECTON OF THE TURKS

[@alex182618]

🏝️ 🏖️ beach?

[@pipaziv60]

Cyprus ...very touristy place ,but i like Greek and Turkish food [ Your Beard looks very UNTIDY ]🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@khshkhshkhsh]

So you’re gonna talk about your departure from Israel? Your experience at the airport etc?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I mentioned it at the end of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5KWoqeLl82dl6M

[@jksezhey1]

Good shot of the Arkin Colony Hotel, boujie paradise…I’d like to live there DAMN 😊

[@mr.sts.p]

Cyprus is not cheap was there in The 90,s no ac just a fan i sleepet on the balkony to get some breeze from The sea it was hot in July.

[@TheOmnicPost]

That song at the end is appropriate :p (not for Gabriel)

[@rg353]

Thanks Gabe Great Editing as always

[@cometmoon4485]

This was fascinating. I'd love to visit Northern Cyprus

[@saraht6508]

It's beautiful and unspoilt

[@oguzb.7033]

I am planning for soon 😊

[@Realworldnews247]

Beautiful Cyprus excited to see your upcoming videos

[@americanexploring7440]

I will certainly stay on the Greek side only. Not sure if I can trust the north side that is occupied by a country like Turkey.

[@witlof5492]

Don't be such a wimp, there is nothing to fear - it's beautiful.

[@kyleanuar9090]

Gabe have been to Turkey even very rural areas and was very much welcomed there.

[@tombuddy100]

I don't think there is danger for tourists there, but it is an illegal occupation.

[@cypruscats8450]

There is no danger to anyone!

[@nickchristoforou7850]

To anyone except the owners of the land.@@cypruscats8450

[@mpoliva9559]

Planning to visit Cyprus next year, so looking forward to this series, especially to see how you get around Northern Cyprus which seems very fascinating but (relatively) difficult to navigate!

[@grbbbc]

Northern Cyprus absolutely marvellous as are the people.

[@saraht6508]

Literally 3 roads in North Cyprus. Impossible to get lost lol

[@mpoliva9559]

@@saraht6508 I'm quickly realising that as I follow the videos... the fact that there's less info than South Cyprus was *almost* putting me off... but yeah, definitely including North Cyprus in my itinerary!

[@oguzb.7033]

I am also planning to visit North Cyprus soon, it looks wonderful.

[@turtletalk4905]

Fridaynight, Bag of chips and chillax

[@jacquibradley1598]

Asan ex-pat UK living in Cyprus, please do more research before deciding what you know or think!! 1/3 of Cyprus is invaded land by Turkey, 1 in 3 Turkish in the North are Soldiers, True Trukish Cypriots are wonderful. This is CYPRUS FREE THE PEOPLE! 🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@icc64]

I want to move to North, from UK is my dream to live on the sun 🌞 ❤ thnk u for the video

[@yodyod7]

Interesting video Gabe. 👌