VAN LIFE GEORGIA - Driving CRAZY Mountain Roads to MESTIA

[@audramitchell9894]

Wonderful beautiful adventure ❤️🌹❤️

[@CynicalLemonade]

“Anyway… last night a waitress we’d never met before said we should drive eight hours into the interior of the country to within sight of the highest mountain in Europe… so off we go…” Your spirit of adventure is inspirational!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! Thanks James ... we love it !! 🌺👍

[@janewalford4383]

Beautiful scenery, Marianne you have nerves of steel!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Jane xx

[@lindataylor6093]

That was one amazing drive. Take care x

[@markm456]

Lovely video as always, lovely roads

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you xx

[@aserrano36]

That was one crazy drive!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was but great views !! woo hoo

[@marykenna5778]

Right up to date with all your videos. .Nervewrecking toads .fantastic driving Mariann.Keep safe.

[@marcusvarney4662]

Yes watch out for toads also 😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you like them!

[@helenmoat6456]

The road all the way to Ushguli is notorious for its dangerous driving, and sadly for its death toll. Our driver - in the usually long series of toasts we experienced - raised a toast (prayer) for those lost on the road and the affected families. You were very brave to drive that road!

[@leonelektronik9105]

Once again it's hats off and a deep bow to Lady Marianne for her amazing skills as a driver. The only vehicle I would steer across that country would be a tank.

[@Goeker]

I'd follow your tank with a motocross bike.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - it sounds like a convoy trip across Georgia xx

[@ilkayhultum5131]

Lovely green country. Potty made me laugh 😅🤣 Keep well Chris Marianne 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - us too !! Thanks you for watching 🌺

[@adrianafernandez2458]

Fun drive!

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Chris and mariann 👍 just us 2 checking in again 🤔 some big pot holes 🕳 well we will not complain about our roads anymore 😀 keep safe say well and safe travels 😀 sue and den 👍 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - yes they are quite impressive xx

[@theohanalife9899]

My favourite channel!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Well thank you very much !!

[@svart7716]

Beautiful Georgia. Great video as always. Thank you Marianne and Chris.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shirleygroves8139]

Great drive mad drivers and mad cows x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you x

[@cheaplikeabird]

We are on board now! Subscribed 😅💪

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome aboard!

[@andrewhammond2699]

Hi Marianne and Chris. Just a word of advice... When you leave Georgia, please make sure you get rid of all your Georgian Lari before you depart from the country because you cannot exchange that currency anywhere else in the world, as it is a closed currency. On my trip around the world in 2018/19 I left Georgia with a 1,000 Lari note and then travelled extensively throughout the world unable to exchange it. It was only down to pure chance a year later, I was talking to a Dutch couple in a hostel in Athens who mentioned to me they were going on to Georgia... Ping. The light bulb came on and I managed to exchange that very large note with them for Euros.

[@ahmedalshalchi]

Thanks for advice ...

[@ritastiles24178815]

Very interesting

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tip !

[@svart7716]

You can change Lari in Turkey.

[@u-driveuk3260]

Thats good to know, thank you, and sorry to hear that it took a long time for you to exchange a large note.

[@TurgayTuerk]

what a beatifull country and lovely and peacefull people. Thank you guys to having us with you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

You are welcome !

[@lynnbittner5190]

Great episode guy! So interesting...never knew about the wildlife running around in Georgia. Marianne what a great driver you are and Chris I love your upbeat commentry :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Lynn - Honestly his commentary keeps me laughing all the way !! M xx

[@sammayet9002]

Fantastic

[@erselcakir]

The dream is going on....safe travels 🧿

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Lovely Ersel ... great to talk last week and we will be seeing you at the Turtle opening !! woo hoo - so excited xx love to Elif xx

[@shieldaigbencher]

I’m just pleased you survived. Marianne is a great driver. I would love a go at those roads but not probably in a Fiat camper van. People seemed very friendly which is nice. Can’t wait for the next go.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha ... Thank you xx

[@lizstone747]

Well done Marianne for coping with those crazy roads, you're much braver than me!! 😮 xx

[@stefaanhendrickze2258]

Welcome to one of the most beautiful parts of Georgia, it's amazing place. Try to visit USHGULI but with a driver and 4x4. Enjoy

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Stefaan. - we did go to Usguli but you'll have to wait until Wednesdays video to see that happened !

[@stefaanhendrickze2258]

@@TREADtheglobe super

[@jacquipettitt3389]

What a beautiful road up to Mestia. Can't wait to see you exploring, and partaking of the local foody goodies.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks - coming soon !

[@veronicarunge2241]

I did not want the trip to end - lovely scenery including all the animals and mad drivers. What an experience. Looking forward to the next vlog. Thank you - from Brisbane Australia.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Veronica .... there will be more ... for sure 💐🌺

[@paulhill7815]

Been watching your videos for the past 6 hours, not something I do normally, congrats you are the 2nd channel I have subscribed to, really enjoyed what in my opinion is 2 down to earth people enjoying something many of us dream about, keep up the good work....

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome! Thank you Paul !! Welcome to the Tread family 🌸👍

[@tarikdemirezen4203]

İyi yolculuklar..

[@u-driveuk3260]

Love the video, you should meet with the other van life KZbinrs who are currently in Georgia, and do a small road trip convoy together. Keep up the good work 👏 💘

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes we did - but we are all in different places and in different directions LOL !! Maybe next time 👍🌺 But we have some planned in Turkey !!

[@u-driveuk3260]

@@TREADtheglobe Hopefully one day we'll meet next year when myself and my partner start our 1st ever van life trip to Turkey 🇹🇷.

[@katewilliams4876]

I didn’t know whether to Laugh or cry on that beautiful, terrible road. Piglets, cows crazy drivers, disintegrating roads. My gif what an adventure! Marianne you have nerves of steel woman!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh thanks !! Yes they just jump out in front of you !!

[@SKM-xo4kl]

Another great episode as always! Sure am getting addicted. Enjoy the trip!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoy it! - and great to have you on the adventure

[@getawaygeese]

Stunning ride guys loving the videos as ever

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍 It has been one heck of a trip !!

[@gereshomeE]

THAT was a lovely video! Well done Marie-Anne with the driving and Chris with the video! ☺

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you! 😃 What a team !!

[@gereshomeE]

@@TREADtheglobe You are welcome! ☺

[@yosifibrahim6140]

Got it right love batumi plan to visit ❤

[@ZerHour]

Mind the overhangs on those mountain roads 👍

[@elsubaellis7164]

Beautiful, but scary driving.

[@pelinbulent4892]

Well Georgia is pretty and lush. Hate off to Marianne with the brilliant driving . And that bridge - ha is there weight restrictions. It reminded me of the Laurel and Hardy Swiss Miss when they’re on the bridge with the ape. Well you’re lucky there was no ape but there could have been a cow and a pig xxx take care

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !!

[@inekeroos9264]

When it starts with : crazy driving ... I am already smiling and hitting the like 😄

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - you are going to love Georgia !! And you are going to wear your finger out on that like button !! LOL 😍🙌

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Wow, what a drive. So happy you took us on this ride, loved it!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Adele - there are some more roads to come !! M xx

[@stellaswan8488]

I don’t like windy scary roads. I had some terrifying experiences going up mountains in Cyprus sitting in front seat of my uncles huge car with no seat belts 😳 and when I go up windy narrow roads I start shaking lol 😂. You too are so brave. My heroes. Xx🥰😍🙏❤️👍🤩😜👏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Stella - that sounds blooming horrid !! FYI ... the next episode is worse ... so I will get Chris to put a warning on it xx M xx

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

Thanks for showing the wonderful view by driving. I really enjoyed the video.😀👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

@@TREADtheglobe 🙏🙏

[@alexsumbati4194]

I wouldn’t go back driving on these roads in a hurry. However, Marianne has guts,keeps calm and keeps driving. Enjoyed the video with a few OMG moments with regards to the roads conditions.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! Yes it was certainly a road to find to make you hold your breath !! M 👍🌺

[@celltech2675]

What a real adventure !

[@TREADtheglobe]

More to come !!

[@2Travelis2Live]

Wow! That was quite a trip. There were so many cows on the road. And those mountains were so beautiful although it seemed like a white knuckle road.

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was a challenge !! LOL

[@levinawalsh2015]

WOW!!! Crazy Roads & Crazy drivers!! Stunning scenery & you arrived safely at Mestia 😀. Thanks So Much Marianne & Chris. You are taking me to places that I KNOW I will never get to. Safe & Happy travels. ☘🤗🤗💐.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Levina .... It is great to have you on these adventures ... buckle up for the next one !! woo hoo xx

[@levinawalsh2015]

@@TREADtheglobe Super Excited & Looking forward to it as Always 🤗🤗xxxx.

[@cedricgreen8460]

Fab👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@magdastar2249]

What a beautiful video. Look forward to seeing more of Mestia. Thank you again ❤💐👍

[@Aylaun84]

No way would I cross that bridge, you guys are soo brave. Hats off.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks

[@inekeroos9264]

Smiling from ear to ear the whole trip ! Love this ! ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Ineke !! woo hoo

[@NatiBosto]

Those yellow fence-like tubes are for gas, they are over ground for safety 😊

[@cedricgreen8460]

You are clearly both raving mad 😅😅👍👍👍👍👍

[@barbaragurgan7979]

Now I want to drive that route! In a rugged 4x4! I was wondering if your van would make it.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - it was fabulous .... and we wondered that too !! 🙀😂🚐🙌

[@sammayet9002]

Wonderful

[@nedimburakc4604]

Mike amca ve trudle,Eskişehir de hayatın tadını çıkartıyorlar,siz kendinizi daglara vurdunuz,çiçek çoçukları gibisiniz.Katmandu seyahati gibi,ineklerle beraber,nirvana ya çıktınız,şaka bir yana,kendinişze dikkat edin gençler,birde sizi düşünmeyelim.sevilyorsunuz.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! Yes we feel like children of the flowers right now in nature 🌺😂😆 It has been such a wonderful travel adventure .... so much fun ! xx

[@iremfrat7771]

"Look at these layers of lovely looking rock!" Is Chris easily impressed or what :D

[@yagmurcamd]

Amazing review, and thank you so much for your all sharings,

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - you are welcome 🌺

[@erenkara5368]

Almost forgot to give you guys a thumbs up, good job guys

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍🙌🌺

[@ArjenDijksman]

Great editing, Chris! Great driving, Marianne! So nice to rewatch the road we drove the same day :-) Looking forward to the next Georgian episodes.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wonderful !! We must meet up again .... and do a road trip LOL - but we will keep the roads a bit flatter !! Best wishes to you both xx M

[@ArjenDijksman]

@@TREADtheglobe With pleasure, let's meet up next year in Russia or Kazakhstan !!!

[@MAXH-ui8cn]

You guys are very brave.... if i was Georgian watching this.. i would not be proud of roads of my country , but a good show my friends

[@TREADtheglobe]

Like most nations .... they don't have control over the spend on their infrastructure 😂👍

[@mspacmania]

Lovely video 👌👌 I cannot wait to go to Mestia on my next trip to Georgia!! It looks breath-taking!! FYI the yellow pipes alongside the road are gas pipes supplying the town/village. Also watch out for those roadworks. My partner is from Georgia. Last time we were there we were driving on a dual carriageway around Tbilisi and the road just ended - no warning at all 😂 Luckily we could see ahead!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow !! Yep we are experiencing lots of that ... but love Georgia ... so stunning !

[@tolgahasturk3247]

16:32 omg 😮

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

Brilliant video guys. Thanks for that , great viewing 😊😁👏👍🍻

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@andreabalderstone4272]

We would love to drive this route but it looks like even Trudy was finding it hard going. Is this road drive able do you think in a motorhome 🥴 xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

I personally would not do this road in a Moho - but there are lots of beautiful places that do not risk your vehicle and then you can go on a trip in a 4x4 local tour vehicle to visit xx

[@selimylmaz7482]

Congratulations to the legendary Crazy Driver, aunt, He drives alone on all the troublesome and long distance roads Bravo MashAllah 👍

[@funwithalf]

the yellow pipes are gas pipes. I was wondering the same, and that's what a taxi driver told me. He was surprised that this wasn't obvious to me.

[@michaelmanna7955]

Yep - same in Ukraine. I believe built during Soviet Union days.

[@ruthuckardes7401]

You are one great driver Marianne and have nerves of steel!!! I can't help chuckling when I see you marching off to find help with your trusty Google translate or doing risky things....leaving your brave hubby in the passenger seat holding the Gopro 😉😆

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - or am I control freak LOL .... ? 😂😂😂

[@barbaram5214]

Marianne, you have nerves of steel! I could not drive those roads with the drop off on the right side. The only place I’ve seen lots of cows in the road here in America is in the Navaho Nation part of northern Arizona - but the roads there are not mountainous. I’m enjoying seeing Georgia.

[@nishisud6966]

Hats off to Marianne for driving up that mountain...😱....she is such a good driver....🚗👍

[@recepozbilen9756]

brave heart Marianne

[@mamuka_ioannis]

Mazeri is a village which is 15-minite drive from Mestia. The road is good, no worries. You'll have the most beautiful view of Ushba Mountain from there. There is no better place in Svaneti than Mazeri.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip 💐

[@alkankovanci8545]

Georgia,the place that where my ancestors came from and i never been there :)

[@craigpowell5325]

You know those big overland campers with 4x4 or even 8x8? Your poor camper!! Just take care, those mudslides show what nature is capable of up there, wouldn't fancy driving any of that in torrential rain.. great driving Marianne!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Craig ... yep Trudy thinks she is a 4 x 2 !! She is exceeding all expectations !! M 😉 Who knew the old girl had it in her .... we are still talking about Trudy by the way !! LOL xx

[@Aaron-P]

So, Turkey has community dogs & cats -- does Georgia have community livestock? So! Many! Cows! Those roads were legit! Reminded me of watching LeAw's & Trent and Allie's travel videos in Central America. Marianne has earned another merit badge, IMHO. ❤❤😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - I was messaging Sara and Luca to say we had found some great roads LOL !! They are awesome and we love them !! It really has been fun / challenging !! and there is so much more to come ... I have told Chris I want a badge !! LMAO xx love to the family xx M

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

Primrose, Buttercup and Daisy, maybe the other cow was Marigold?

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL .... great choice !!

[@MrA2oppy]

Hi Marianne, My wife is admiring your grey Miro style top and really would like one, so where did you find it ?????????????????? Peter

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Peter .... I am not sure the one she is talking about ... but I bought a couple of tops in Dalyan .... so it might be there ? M xx

[@mesutozsen903]

thank so much marrianne and chriss go to pls tiblisi and find izzet yaprak best boss and best man god bless you....

[@TREADtheglobe]

Aww thanks for the tip - we have left now :(

[@Gillby47]

Wow what a drive,terrifying in places with crazy drivers.Did you ever find out why the cows are on the road edges?When I was small the cows would make their own way to the local farm for milking but they didn't look like dairy cows.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Free range .... means free lawn mowers and no expensive cow feed !! Genius .... xx

[@nugzarmikeladze]

Caucasus mountains are higher than the alps. We have mountain peaks with over 5000 metres in altitude while Highest peak in the alps is Mont Blanc has 4800 metres.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow. thanks for the information

[@davidwong9230]

A joke in Georgia might go like this. Why did the chicken cross the road? It was following the cow. Why was the cow crossing the road? It was following the pig. Why was the pig crossing the road? It was looking for a shop to buy a blanket 😆

[@TREADtheglobe]

I see what you did there .... again LOL xx

[@u-driveuk3260]

Just to think in Britain, its only cars and the odd horse you see on the roads. But in Georgia its Cows,Pigs and even chickens. I'd love to see that first hand. 🤣

[@babuwriter]

I'd worry about running out of fuel!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep - it was a consideration !

[@JAZZ14MG]

We're you able to purchase a campervan in Batumi and how's retirement life in Georgia?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Trudy is from the UK and well travelled LOL - Life in Georgia for a tourist is wonderful - the winters are harsh though so pack some thermals !!

[@roxaneh99]

May I just ask why I am suddenly getting subtitles on your videos? Thank you

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Roxane - we always put subtitles on the videos - You must have turned them off - just click the menu and turn off closed captions - hope that helps

[@roxaneh99]

@@TREADtheglobe Thank you for helping out an old(er) lady :-)

[@colinjones9377]

Hi away a fun and interesting great job 👏 I

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🤗

[@bertyaustin]

When crazy becomes lunatic things get insane 😂 be safe!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Absolutely !!

[@kellybryson7754]

Also, when you get $$ at the cash points, do you just pay bank fees? Or do you do something else for your banking?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kelly - we use a Revolut card and the fees depend on the bank you use - it is always good to check how much they will charge you before you press YES !! M xx

[@charlesaldous5389]

Loved the video! But bored to bits by the six long adverts in the middle! I didn't think you used to have that many? Is it KZbin that puts them on here? Or you two..? Hmmm. Still loving your travels though. Yes like James, I too was surprised that you would go off somewhere on the word of a stranger! But yes, I suppose that's exactly where adventure begins. What stunning scenery, so definitely worth the trip!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Charles - we do put adverts on, if we leave it to YT then there is one every couple of minutes, but we normally cut it down and keep them skippable, this way we get income and you can skip !! I will ask Chris to have a look at this video and check to see why this is - thanks for letting us know xx

[@charlesaldous5389]

@@TREADtheglobe I'm all for helping you with the income, but I didn't realise I could still skip them! I thought I had to sit there and watch them all!

[@serdarcayan7691]

seviliyosunuz güzel ikili👍

[@IndianyoutuberUrmirajK]

Animals on the road and passing vehicles hitting usually it happens in India... Have some time in India also

[@stevo728822]

Wow, just my kind of scenery. Well done driving that route. But I'm wondering how good your internet connection was to upload the video?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Good question! It was ok - but we are stopping for 2 days to edit and upload ... answer messages, emails in places with good internet signal ... And to be fair ... Georgia is generally good !! M

[@simsekkemal243824]

👍👍👍

[@kirsimatikainen6527]

Cool...this roads are not for me, Marianne is so cool and calm when she drives 😳 take care 💖

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - I think having Chris with his fun commentary keeps me smiling !!

[@captainmalachi724]

Sultans of swings

[@mrrichierich9916]

you are given a whole new meaning to driving along a road in the country you could have stopped to make sure the man did have some toilet paper he could have been a man in need of the fluffy soft paper who know and anywho I can see that you are touching some great whether as long with some great views I'm walking on rickety bridges across rivers and generally given us a great run down and what you can see you are our eyes and ears and a people will give us the knowledge we need to know the world is perfect if you open your eyes in the right place myself have been recovering from flu I'm just found out a friend of mine is no longer with us unfortunately passed away over the weekend it was a great character we told in The Godfather don't worry he had a great goodlife he was in his 80s he loved his beer he loved his women and he loves gambling on one arm bandits he was in a pub 7-days a week what more can I tell you things like these make me chuckle just when I look on KZbin to look at what happening you always shower something as compelling funny heartbreaking and also show your compassion for the cats dogs goats but don't forget the tortoises all the Turtles on the beaches remember you're on the road of life on a big destination to try and see it all and you are not wasting time you are creating a whole new world for everybody I believe you would make great TV presenters on one of those shows wish you were here or Heidi hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Life is taking us all on a very strange, difficult, challenging and wonderful journey ... take care Ricky

[@Humpygrumpy5]

The yellow posts are to keep the cows on the road 😏

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

Harika yerler👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikeherbert7664]

Somewhat hairy roads well driven Maryanne

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Mike

[@goranborjesson5593]

The yellow posts they mention are gas pipelines. It’s the same in Russia

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks

[@fedupguy2004]

JFK Kennedy made a famous speech 'i am a berliner' which the way he pronounced it in German meant 'i am a donut'

[@ayhankocabiyik]

👍✋🏻

[@nugzarmikeladze]

7:28 that is a natural gas pipeline.

[@TREADtheglobe]

ahh thanks for the info