TURKMENISTAN You Were Never Supposed To See 🇹🇲 (intense)

[@MattandJulia]

Well, that was intense! 😅 Is a trip to Turkmenistan on your bucket list? 🙃❤

[@KimB10M]

Yes! Tajikistan & Turkmenistan is the only post-Soviet states I still haven't visited.

[@LorraineinPNW]

No, thank you! This white, English speaking, lesbian, would not fare very well there, I'm thinking. My wife and I will never travel to some countries because of the intense hatred of lgbtq+ people. I think you two are brave!

[@janellek21]

How pervasive is Islam in Turkmenistan?

[@AlienSpaceAngel]

Matt and Julia , i love your videos and this one was also special.. The hotel room looked so romantic 😀The gates of Hell,there is another " Gates of Hell " ,and much much older ,i would recommend you to go there. The Houska Castle in the Czech republic.. The story about it is unreal,,and scary.. Even hitler was there and there are storys about a timemachine,reptillian winged creatures and more,, and where is the tower and what happend with it,, Its a castle no knows why it was buildt and by whom,, Ive been there when the sun was settin and the whole area became like alive and i felt watched ..something weird about that place ..The "Real" Gates of Hell in the czech Republic.. Cant wait to see the next video :D If you ever want to come and explore Copehagen Denmark you can stay with us Airkisses from here

[@travelleryildirim3013]

No definitly , the diktator and crazy president must go maybe than because you can not dee the country without control and can not speak with normal people how you want and its nit a free country its like North Korea and nearly all soviet Countrys are looking veey similar , have you see some than they look pretty same .

[@LorraineinPNW]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure with us! It's the only way that I will ever see this country.

[@olikane530]

.. Ditto 😊 bless 🙏

[@mr.dynamite3625]

It's strange how you had a totally different experience in Turkmenistan. I visited Turkmenistan for 2 weeks last summer and have never felt this relaxed abroad. I felt incredibly safe everywhere and had no problems taking pictures or videos anywhere (ofcourse I didn't take any pictures of government buildings but that is normal in most countries). The locals were really helpful and friendly everywhere and everyone seemed really relaxed. Especially not having to constantly check my phone due to the lack of internet access felt great for 2 weeks. When I crossed the Farap border into Uzbekistan I honestly felt kinda disappointed that it was already over.

[@1212tatg]

Turkmenistan is the cradle place of all the Turkic peoples that expanded and migrated west, one of which is the Turkish people. I am from the middle east and my ancestors are descendants of Turkmen.

[@metehan959]

🤡

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Bullshit, Turkmen were not the "cradle" of Turkic people. Turkic people migrated from the North/East near Siberia into the Ferghana Valley and spread from there.

[@chami-w1p]

Turkmenistan, my home country. I have been there last time 10 years ago.

[@memo44536]

sad, really sad

[@Jigit-u1j]

Я тоже туркмен.Вы общаетесь с родными которые на родине? Что они вам говорят.Может так же как и мне не приезжай говорят или на оборот

[@chami-w1p]

@@Jigit-u1j я не общаюсь но мама общается.

[@Runner-e9x]

​@@Jigit-u1jя тоже родом из Туркменистана. Не была там более 20 лет. На ютюбе есть видео, говорят там хуже чем в северной Корее. Тотальная диктатура психов-правителей

[@Runner-e9x]

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[@arman_garaev]

Greetings from Uzbekistan My nationality Turkmen 🙂 Thanks for video 👍🏻

[@lonsalerno2441]

What is Uzbekistan like??

[@arman_garaev]

​@@lonsalerno2441 Good Welcome

[@aniinnrchoque1861]

Ah cool, are you in Urgench? Khiva?

[@beverleydanziger4099]

Amazing! Thank you for visiting places we would never otherwise see and learn about these different cultures.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for choosing to come along on this journey with us 🙌🏼❤️

[@hbruins85]

Guys, I have watched your Russia videos in the past but this journey through Turkmenistan - and the way you handled it with tact and calmness - made me subscribe. Keep it up! Cheers from Yokohama, Japan.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, that really means the world! Appreciate it! Love to Yokohama! ❤️🙏🏼

[@louispaine5307]

I absolutely love you two ! Thank you for all this content ! Literally takes me away from my normal life and into a different world 🌎 literally!!

[@bobbybostic7947]

Thanks for the video. I was there in 2018. Amazing country and I think you both captured what it was like very well.

[@ted356]

I’ve thought about this nation for years, but this is the first time I’ve actually seen it. Thank you for sharing!

[@paulvillagra6431]

You guys travel to the most amazing and unique destinations. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. Thanks!

[@richkroberts]

Hello Matt and Julia, Very interesting trip through Turkmenistan. Thanks for taking us along. - Rich from Detroit

[@asan1050]

WOW! That gas crater was crazy! The food looked delicious there. That border crossing I bet was hell. Great vlog! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@williampne]

I worked there for 3 months at the Airport about 4yrs ago,im from the uk, strangest most wierdest place ever.I stayed in Ashgabat,lovely clean marble city,with hardly anybody there,all so false,curfew everynight at 11pm, definitely the North Korea of central asia

[@chemenoreMen]

Thx for tellin the truth, otherwise everyone is showing it as a dandy place. Human rights abuses are unimaginable

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Were you free to explore around the city when you had free time, or did you have to be accompanied by an official? Definitely looks like a surreal place to visit, but I'm not sure I could do three months under constant supervision and surveillance.

[@williampne]

@@Unknown_Ooh we had a Turkman driver that took us everywhere,we was frequently stopped in the car by security officers for a check up, we wasn't allowed to take photos especially government buildings,and we couldn't leave the city without registering the car to do so.The people were nice,the city is spotless and fascinating,but everything is controlled,it was a great experience, but as for living there NEVER EVER..ps it's also incredibly difficult to get a visa to go there.

[@stefan86wtf]

Super cool that you're focusing on uncovering stuff that hasn't been in other videos :) Interesting!

[@turkmen8716]

Thank you very much for this exciting video!

[@karlenedream7790]

Wow! Fascinating place. From a white marble phenomenon of a capital city, to the beautiful yurts in the dessert! Just amazing!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it! ❤️🙌🏼

[@nmazer]

Insane dictatorship.

[@JacolynSeneviratne-mf5jq]

Hi Matt/Julia, Thank you for taking us on this amazingly wonderful tour, which without you would have been beyond imagination to us, we really enjoyed this wonderful journey that you covered amidst the tight security situations, really appreciate it with loads of thanks and many many thumbs up. (Jacolyn).

[@gordonwheeler627]

Hi really enjoyed this episode, Turkmenistan always seems to be the mystery country due to the introvert nature of the regime, but looks fantastic, great choice of music for this one as well, looking forward to more adventures

[@Allycatsx3]

Amazing amazing ❤. You take us along to the most beautiful and less traveled places. Look forward to your videos. Thanks again for all your travels. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@waywrdsun]

Thank you so much for letting us tag along with you. Fascinating place!

[@wmijo]

Thanks for this beautiful video , May Allah bless and protect you and your family

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 😘🙌🏼

[@leilagomulka5690]

You are so open and inspiring . Keep doing what you do. We shall live vicariously through you ♥️

[@juppzupp7241]

So far the best vid i´ve seen of your travels !! You really put me in adventure-mode !! ...and the ambient-music in background was a very good idea - like watching a "david lynch" movie...

[@isotobex5703]

I can on ly say thank you both for showing another part of the world and the pit of fire I would not likely ever even have known about - bravo and thank you x mwwwwaaa

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, so glad you are with us on this journey ❤️🙏🏼

[@NINAANININA]

A man who was trying to leave Turkmenistan for 5 years to join his family in Moscow...ah it got me. Would he be drafted to go to the front...if he is not Russian...It just made me so sad thinking that something like that could happen...he's been separated from his family for so long...and I am hoping he gets to enjoy their reunion.

[@noemisuero7216]

Amazing trip! Thank you for sharing Julia and Matt 😊

[@mspeacethomas]

This was so beautiful to see such a authentic place

[@brucekelsch5080]

This is my favorite video's posted by you. Simply awesome. You have a way of 'building up' of what we are about to see.

[@toddpatik8834]

Thanks! I've watched your videos for a couple years now and I've never found 1 that was boring or uninteresting.I asked you guys when you were in a different place in the world and it was in or close to a war zone and I respect that.As of 7/13 I think you're in a worse place in your video and hope you stay safe....and have fun

[@aaaa.7897]

Another great video of a mysterious country that I've been curious about and want to see more of. I'm surprised that the movement seems to be more free than everything I've seen before, where it seemed like everything is controlled similar to North Korea. Maybe the son of the previous president has changed some policies regarding tourism now he's in charge.

[@ThongvanNonsithanh]

Very nice. Thanks for the video.

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Wonderful to be able to see these countries that are, or were, a mystery, thanks to you guys and your amazing travels 😊👍❤️❤️

[@agneswatson9592]

Wow, crazy trip! Why are they so closed off to everyone there? Julia don't feel bad, I look in all the cupboards first thing wherever we stay too, it's just a thing 😅. I remember reading about the Gates to Hell years ago so really great to see it. Take care lovelies ❤❤

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one 😁 Honestly we don’t understand the logic, it’s a shame it’s so closed off, hope things may change going forward 🤞🏻 Thank you so much ❤️😘

[@grawakendream8980]

@@MattandJulia they'll never change. not without the toppling to kremlin control of rf

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Interesting vid. Thank you.

[@AuroraRose_Andromeda]

This was an an intense adventure. I cannot wait for next time. The Door to Hell pit was amazing! Be safe!

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

Very interesting country, thank you for yet another excellent vlog. ❤

[@aydin-j1o]

My mother land country mostly I leave in asghbat turkmanistan I'm half turkman,🇹🇲 half turkiye 🇹🇷 my turkmenistan is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnburke5384]

Aaaaamazing ! Brilliant video the pair of you Xx

[@Ashbenlaw]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video expedition

[@lindathalman3506]

Our intrepid Matt and Julia do it again! Nice yurt. No plov? The train stations and trains in Central Asia are so nice. The Darvaza Gas Crater "Door to Hell" was spectacular! Unique. Nice hotel, too! Glad you made it across the border for the Uzbek adventure. Travel on, rock on! Merci for this episode on your travels!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Linda! 🙌🏼❤️ Crazy to think that this was before our Uzbek adventure, feels like only yesterday 😍

[@Unknown_Soldier_2]

Ashgabat is approximately 10 kilometers from the border of Iran and you can see Ashgabat from Iran !!! 2:14 In South Western Iran There are many valleys where gas and oil are burning through their cracks, but they are not so Big!!!

[@RaviikumarRaviikumar]

From where

[@Power2Think]

Glad you made it to Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan is definitely an experience! Perhaps it would be helpful if you also share more on the accommodations relating to prices and so forth. How was the washroom situation at the yurt overnight stay?

[@MattandJulia]

We paid around $30 per night for our accommodation 😊 There was a proper toilet seat but it just dripped in to a hole in the ground ❤️🕺🏼

[@le8971]

That is the healthiest way for our body. Or we have to place a small stool under our feet on regular toilets for the better colon. ​@MattandJulia

[@tahseen812]

Another wonderful video about Turkmenistan. It's clear that the place is intense and I could tell you were always on your toes there. The taxi driver is hilarious by the way. In my opinion, in former Soviet Union countries where most of the people speak Russian, I think that you will miss out on many incredible experiences if you don't speak Russian fluently. You can still manage to have some great experiences with basic Russian (just like my terrible Russian). Still, if you speak the language fluently, I think you will meet some amazing people and you will have some lifetime experiences with them. I noticed that when I was taking some taxi or marshrutka rides with my friends who speak Russian fluently, they managed to have some great conversations with the driver or with other passengers. You can still have a lot of fun with basic Russian but I guess improving the Russian language is the way to go to enjoy these countries to the fullest :-)

[@chemenoreMen]

No ruZZki. Respect the language of the country. We are Turkic countries, we are out rooting the language of war criminals. Any Turkic language will get you through in CA. Only capital city knows some ruSSki, regions now don’t speak it much, only the older gen

[@nyctophiliaselenofil8276]

Today, there is no one who speaks Russian except our parents who were educated during the Soviet period and the ethnic peoples left over from the Soviets, because the country banned Russian for 15 years. To communicate with the Turkmens, you need to know any Turkish language. Turkish languages ​​are very close to each other, Turkish Kazakh, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Azer, it does not matter. We were under Russian pressure and exploitation for 70 years, that's why our country is closed and introverted and we are starting 70 years behind.

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Another amazing trip. History lessons included thanks

[@donovanfoto3263]

Centralia, PA has a Similar situation. A coal mine started burning in the 1960s. It is still burning today.

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Not on my list but thank you for going to these far out places. You always keep it interesting. Now Azerbaijan looks very tempting to me. Love and blessings ❤❤

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

Fascinating journey. Regarding the maximum temperature you gave in Turkmenistan, 149F is too high. Google indicates that 122.2F is the highest recorded temperature in the country. Death Valley, CA has all the world's high temperature readings -- 134F.

[@andersfalck6633]

Fascinating!

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

Wou!! That Turk dinner looked amazing guys😋😋😋😃. Love to both of you❤🙏 Stay safe!!! Cheers!!!

[@sallysampson628]

I can’t help thinking what a waste of gas? Can’t someone find away to get to the source (s) of where the gas is coming out from the Earth and tap into it safely for use? Guessing someone has? How do people survive temperatures of +60 degrees 😳. It’s soo fascinating to see these places, of which I knew nothing of. That’s Julia and Matt for taking us there! Do take care guys! Really enjoying this vlog!! Right I’ll go back to watch!!!! 🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🍦🍦

[@DavidLovesJesus]

Thanks!

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

Nicest people in strangest places... Isn´t that what traveling is all about? Wow, what a video!

[@twatts1523]

I just discovered your channel. You guys are so cute! Thanks for sharing all your adventures!

[@andrewhyde3146]

That crater looks really impressive, especially in the dark👌

[@jeffreyrichards4929]

And, uh, yeah-great video.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@SundanceHelicopterTours]

Interesting video! ...esp. the fact that they checked every 10 mins on you!!!!! Thank you.

[@Rixynator]

heading there in Oct I can't wait

[@mj21576]

Tomorrow is October 1st. Have fun!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@robertglennienz]

I was hoping you would get to see the flames! The yurts look like they were taken straight from Age of Empires II (if you haven't heard of it, a computer game built around various civilizations and their routes to greatness - e.g. Genghis Khan and the Mongols). And the dinner looked glorious.

[@maryr8364]

You should go to Yellowstone National Park in the US to experience all the boiling pools.

[@althejazzman]

Woah abrupt ending without Julia's usual kiss. Well done though on documenting a clearly very difficult place to visit. Everywhere has it's beauty. I think Matt needs a bit more practice with lip syncing though before he makes a feature length film!

[@alanolley7286]

Super choice of music at the gates of hell.

[@zeyneptebessumdur444]

Welcome to our country, my dear sister and brother🇹🇲🖼

[@teddycooke8145]

Turkmenistan you were never supposed to see: all goverment approved tourist destinations

[@yolandaalonzo5869]

What a beautiful yurt, bug hug 🤗 ❤

[@Jack-lw2tw]

Gates of hell is something every tourist visiting this country is showing on the films. I would be more interested to see how people in the province live and what they think about living in Turkmenistan.

[@helenavis]

Is there a reason to why you went around to Mary to go to Uzbekistan? When I went there in 2012 we used the crossing at Urgentj which is north of Darwaza, seems closer!

[@Maksat_AG]

Örän atmosferaly wideo, özümi öýde ýaly duýdum. Sagbol. Goý, Hudaý sizi ýalkasyn.

[@shanenaidoo7764]

I would love to visit this place one day.

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Still journeying with you. ❤

[@teresamc7630]

WOW! 🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

[@KarimKarimov-fu3cw]

Рад вас видеть Туркменистана

[@Ecuacolom]

My bucket list country is Turkey but the Central Asian countries are interesting because of its diversity history and culture

[@rosannagoodrum4108]

I love your videos...as a sexiganarian solo female American full time traveler, you get to go so many places I dare not...really love everthing you do!❤

[@greenbeauties]

Oh wow it’s so different from Europe, lovely Central Asia ❤

[@marinavlady6922]

Not on my bucket list, but I must say, I have been interested in Central Asia for quite a while. There is another channel: Saddle Stories, two people crossing Central Asia by bike.

[@rustemjangulyyev9956]

Welcome to Turkmenistan 🇹🇲

[@eurotec_]

I went to Turkmenistan for 28 days once, in 2011.

[@rambo10101]

It is probably going to burn out (die out) in a few years. Its scale looks much smaller now compared to the videos from a few years ago.

[@БатырДовранов]

That crater is burning for last 50 years. And our country has 4th largest natural gas deposits. So I don't think that it's going to burn out in the near future.

[@realhawaii5o]

How was it to get the Turkmenistan visa?

[@peteryellowcloud3018]

Woww.... what an adventure 😎😎😎

[@CrefloHalfDollar]

the scenery looks like where luke Skywalker lived in star wars. do you know if any movies were filmed there?

[@MattandJulia]

I don’t think so, I think it was filmed in Spain but not 100% 😘❤️

[@lindathalman3506]

Believe it was in Tunisia in the south. Think you can visit it today. Google says: Shubie Gorge, Chott el Jerid, Matmata, Djerba, and other areas in the North African country are the real-world stand-ins for the planet Tatooine where we were first introduced to Luke Skywalker in "A New Hope." Also this: Mos Espa is a famous Star Wars filming location in Tunisia.

[@ellenbalgley9985]

Amazing we always try to stay stay scary country with beautiful beautiful ❤!!

[@aydin-j1o]

I'm turkman national I proud to be turkman ❤❤❤❤

[@batyrgurbanmyradow3045]

Просто чтоб знали, 17:58 написано "Mahmanhanasy hotel" тут слово "mahmanhanasy" не названия гостинницы а означает тоже гостиница, типо" hotel hotel"

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

I had that exact same driver to Dvarza gas crater !

[@miriam2909]

Wow every ten minutes! Is that paranoia. Wonder what they’re hiding. I’m kinda glad you’re out. How tense. Loved the yurts though.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

Turkmenistan is a Stalinist style totalitarian state. Which means that they assume that all foreigners are spies. By definition.

[@WilnaWanderlust]

😂😂 the driver lol hope we will cross each other when the time visitting this place

[@Nunyabiznuts2012]

Free Turkmenistan

[@ThePanacon]

I've watched plenty of videos about Turkmenistan and especially about Ashgabat and there's one particular thing which I have noticed. The total absence of advertising in the public. No billboards for products or services. That's kinda cool.

[@SarazMoikka]

As a Turkmen, I can say that all type of advertisements usually go by word-of-mouth or are on insta! I'm from Mary specifically so things are a little bit different but pretty much the same. Hope this helped if you're interested!

[@revabbyjoovitsky5152]

What's this about broken ribs?! What is a "dead Sash?" It's interesting but I could not stay in a yurt. Is there more about Ashgabat? Mary looks nice. The two of you have a lot of guts. It certainly helps that you are fluent in Russian, I'm not. I look forward to watching your other adventures. Be safe!

[@Habibi-p8p]

❤❤❤❤❤wow turkmenistan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@puddingtvinc]

What an odd piece of thumbnail. Leaving after leaving the comment. Cheers

[@JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ256]

So Fascinating video a lot of vlogger don't make good videos thanks dear for making nice video's

[@SuchanaGurung-ey1xs]

Hlo. friends , love you both & take care.

[@dovletbalayev7021]

Happy to see that people explore my motherland. The only comment which I would like to add that not all the turkmen tribes were nomadic (this topic was pushed by Russian kingdom and USSR), we had very old and historic agricultural regions in the East - Merv oasis. Gonur Depe (with all the temples, own religion, system of water purification and canalization) which is dated 2400 BCE is amazing to visit. Most probably you didn't have enough time to visit it (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonur_Depe)

[@tellurian1]

Как вам удалось получить визу в Туркмению?

[@davindersinghsounthe6964]

Did you both finish that food or their was left over please 🙏 thanks

[@sandie157]

What language were you speaking to the taxi driver in Uzbekistan?

[@БатырДовранов]

They spoke russian and the cab driver replied in russian with a lot of cuss words.