1 couple, 2 adventures, 8451km away from each other (EP 58)

From the Sahara desert of Morocco in motorcycle to the steep ridge of Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala.
Two weeks ago Nick left the expedition to guide a two-weeks motorcycle trip with Freshline Motoclub. In the meantime Mathilde stayed in Guatemala and continued the trip on her own. In this episode, we follow Nick's journey with his team through the Atlas mountains, the numerous problems and the Sahara desert. Mathilde discovers on her side the Atitlan Lake, tries new activities and goes to the biggest event of the city of Guatemala. But it is not all, in this episode we also reunite with each other and go for one last adventure in Guatemala... and not any adventure, we go climb Acatenango, from where we have the greatest point of view on Volcan de Fuego.
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Until next week, take care!
Nick & Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound
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  • @nehechodane1013
    @nehechodane1013 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, you are both really cool and we enjoy to see every week your positive art to discover and to travel, BUT Mathilde is a SUPER GIRL !!! Nick you are an happy man ! Enjoy to see you together again. Have a nice and safe trip !!!😙

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha thanks a lot! You re top! Following the journey for a long time now! Thanks for the support

  • @oldblood_eyes
    @oldblood_eyes Жыл бұрын

    seeing Nick's troubles with his journey through Morocco makes me appreciate Noraly(Itchy Boots youtube channel) even more for traveling through Africa solo! this video was awesome!

  • @aleksandartonev3393

    @aleksandartonev3393

    Жыл бұрын

    I watch Noraly as well. Very ruff adventure riding motorbike across Africa

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    good point! those guys were 10 hahahaha she just alone !

  • @canterburyfour
    @canterburyfour29 күн бұрын

    I’ve spent the last 40 years building and outfitting motorcycles and sidecars for world travel as well as taking care of travelers. Love to see the motorcycle adventures

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    29 күн бұрын

    amazing !!! we thought about travelling australia with a moto and sidecar hahaha

  • @canterburyfour

    @canterburyfour

    29 күн бұрын

    @@NextMeridianExpedition we have some Swiss friends that did it on a sidecar and loved it.

  • @lupitaolson7837
    @lupitaolson7837 Жыл бұрын

    You guys should be giving the highest award there is for the best video. Again, thank you for taking us on an amazing journey. Feel like I'm in a history class 😊. Keep enjoying life ❤️❤️. I'm glad you're both together again ❤️❤️.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lupita! Reading you is always so motivating !!!

  • @heatherandrews2057
    @heatherandrews2057 Жыл бұрын

    What incredible coverage, Mathilde and Nick! That video is worthy of an award-both sides of the adventure. Thankful you’ve reunited safely, despite the air travel challenges.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you Heather, this is super nice. we tried, still not pro but improving or trying to every week.

  • @Estuardino71
    @Estuardino71 Жыл бұрын

    Holly week in Guatemala is a different level, thanks for experiencing a little bit of it.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes really … that was extremely impressive to watch. Can you imagine they were 122 carrying this thing… and it s not even the biggest of the week

  • @mirelaklein2442
    @mirelaklein2442 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing images în this video! Love it so much! Incredible adventures, both of them! Impresive the volcano and so cute, you 'two frozen penguins ' 😁 Thanks a lot! Safe travelling! 🤗🤗

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mirela for the nice comment! Yes it was really beautiful and an awesome adventure

  • @masz10676
    @masz10676 Жыл бұрын

    Yep! 🙏🙏🙏This is the best so far since I've joined w u in Alaska. Oh 2 b young... I'm so glad this is a once/week pod. Looking forward to next time. Thanks

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Wooooo that s a nice compliment !!! Thanks a lot.

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact... The fine Sands from the Sahara Desert blow across the Atlantic Ocean, and created the beautiful sandy beaches along the east coast of the United States and Mexico..

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea... so cool !!! basically we were already in the Sahara

  • @talega1
    @talega1 Жыл бұрын

    Cool lake nd volcanoes

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes really superb

  • @themissdior1235
    @themissdior1235 Жыл бұрын

    What a contrast lol i think i would like a bit of both adventures:) Lovely to see you both back together again💕

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed a but of both would be perfect !

  • @stevemyers8330
    @stevemyers8330 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing contrast of the two adventures! Both beautiful in their own ways. Personally, I would stay near the water, but I also understand the need to get paid every so often. ;-) Excellent dual presentation! Home is where the love of your life is at any moment. Welcome home Nick!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree! thanks Steve!

  • @lucioinacio4816
    @lucioinacio4816 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing videos as always congratulations for that it was too big adventure well done for both 👏👏👏👏👏👍👌💪💪💪

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you Lucio! it was an awesome time to complete respective dreams

  • @byrondaniel4410
    @byrondaniel4410 Жыл бұрын

    Fellow life long rider that looked great besides flats and sand

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    It was!

  • @aislingbooks
    @aislingbooks Жыл бұрын

    You two are truly amazing!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sher !

  • @jhtsurvival
    @jhtsurvival Жыл бұрын

    Fun stuff lol

  • @ianmatlock1
    @ianmatlock1 Жыл бұрын

    Did anyone else find themselves holding their breath during the free diving session?😄

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I even did it editing the video

  • @oscargarcia-vz6jg
    @oscargarcia-vz6jg Жыл бұрын

    Good Morning from Texas, just wanted to say hi. Will watch the video later with a glass of wine instead of coffee

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Oscar! hahahah wine sounds great !

  • @Joni.b.
    @Joni.b. Жыл бұрын

    Right before Mathilde made the comment about Nick traveling for 30 hours and then immediately climbing a volcano, I’d said the same thing to my husband. What an adventurer! Loved seeing the juxtaposition of beautiful dry Morocco and lush Guatemala and the two very different simultaneous adventures. Great video!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that was a lot! We slept a lot as well after hahahaha Thank you Joni

  • @brucelumsden94
    @brucelumsden94 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for a most interesting video, I found it fascinating particularly the walk to the volcano.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the volcano really was

  • @MrDonJBerg
    @MrDonJBerg Жыл бұрын

    Love Love Love the split screen. You two are just the best, and really enjoy showing video of something I will never get a chance myself...

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! But somehow we travel together Don! Every step of the way!

  • @Badfinger7761
    @Badfinger7761 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful adventures from both sides of the ocean. Morocco looks amazing - what a paradise for off road riding and adventuring. Mathilde “Cousteau”(a nod to the famous French undersea exploring family) swimming in that amazingly clear water - wow! Poor Nick must of been so fatigued from 30 hours of transit but you both did such a good job getting up early to hike the volcano. Beautiful footage! Thank you for that fantastic episode!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Geoff! Yes Nick was super tired and we slept 12 hours straight the following day hahaha

  • @Badfinger7761

    @Badfinger7761

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NextMeridianExpedition A well deserved rest for you both! 👍

  • @tkc8873
    @tkc8873 Жыл бұрын

    Next time in Morocco go a little bit south to Mauritania, there is a guy named Ahmed. Itchy Boots fans will get this.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaa

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Glad y'all made it safely back together. Each of y'all's adventures were equally as amazing as the other ones adventure. Can't wait for the next adventure around the corner.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris! Yes the rest of Central America surely feels intriguing!

  • @sagarschavan
    @sagarschavan Жыл бұрын

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Жыл бұрын

    You are both very adventurous. Going down that deep in the water is really scary. Very beautiful Adventures. The water looks so nice and clean and clear.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    it really was, there s really not much happening in the lake and it is super deep. but it is not always that clear though

  • @Brendanno100
    @Brendanno100 Жыл бұрын

    Love this channel ❤

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you Brendan!

  • @banditsvs
    @banditsvs Жыл бұрын

    Good Morning from Australia

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Good morning David !

  • @marilovescoffee
    @marilovescoffee Жыл бұрын

    So much variety in the Moroccan landscapes. Great editing and storytelling. Fabulous adventures on both sides, and then an epic adventure after reuniting!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @RichardVac
    @RichardVac Жыл бұрын

    So great to see Nick is back, nice adventures ❤❤

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes ! Back together

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 Жыл бұрын

    You even had a Defender to chase in Morocco.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, super funny random capture

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing journeys for you both! Y’all rock! Thanks again for sharing! Onward and uncover more adventures for us !

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    We will! Thanks Stuart! Let s go to El Salvador !

  • @ambyrsummerhays3918
    @ambyrsummerhays3918 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video guys. Thanks for sharing. Epic last couple of weeks 👍

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it was! Hahaha very busy!

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell Жыл бұрын

    Great filming as ever, looking forward to next week now.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! next week: El Salvador!

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Жыл бұрын

    You captured amazing video of the volcano. You two are true adventurers. Guatemala was so much nicer than I thought it was going to be. Can't wait for your next video! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    we had no idea either. but really a great mix of culture, nature (exceptional nature) and sport in one place.

  • @alisonduflon-deleo6719
    @alisonduflon-deleo6719 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful dual presentation.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    oooh so glad you liked it !!!

  • @russmartin4189
    @russmartin4189 Жыл бұрын

    2 For 1. What a deal. Great vids. Enjoyed them both.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 was a bit of the challenge to have the two in one

  • @junelagumbay221
    @junelagumbay221 Жыл бұрын

    Speechless 👌👍💪💪💪💪👏👏👏🥂🥂♥️♥️

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks June

  • @alexandral6273
    @alexandral6273 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo pour ces aventures parallèles ! Elles étaient différentes et chouettes toutes les 2 😜

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    merci Alexandra!!!!

  • @ronfinch5532
    @ronfinch5532 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome adventures! I’ll bet the best was getting back together.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally but we also loved that little change in the routine !

  • @In_MT
    @In_MT Жыл бұрын

    Especially good editing on this one. Production quality is always excellent, but this one was exceptional!!!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! it was not easy to put the two together

  • @ianmatlock1
    @ianmatlock1 Жыл бұрын

    Saw a similar sort of thing in Madrid.

  • @przepisynapiatke7826
    @przepisynapiatke7826 Жыл бұрын

    Why you have only 23 000 subscribers? People do not know what they missing! All due respect!!!

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very kind of you! It would be amazing if it grew all in a sudden 😊

  • @pennygrubbauthor
    @pennygrubbauthor Жыл бұрын

    Wow! The adventures are epic. Did Nick do something wrong? You looked so pleased to see him again, then you tried to kill him by making him climb a mountain with no sleep. And we need a warning if you're going to free dive again - I can't hold my breath that long. I am stocking up on sedatives for El Salvador.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahahah honestly? I told him to take a day to rest! He s the one who insisted to do it straight away 😂😂😂

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahahah honestly? I told him to take a day to rest! He s the one who insisted to do it straight away 😂😂😂

  • @markmitchell457
    @markmitchell457 Жыл бұрын

    How is Nick's knee?

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Doing amazing! In this episode he really put it to a test. We went super carefully back down the volcano and we re all good

  • @davidthomas9267
    @davidthomas9267 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry but Itcheyboots did this a few weeks ago.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    yes it was an amazing journey she did

  • @thebikegeekandmore2448
    @thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын

    Nick, since you obviously can ride motorcycle, why are you travelling with a boring car? 🙂

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah it’s coming it’s coming! One day for sure will do kape north to south cape.

  • @thebikegeekandmore2448

    @thebikegeekandmore2448

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NextMeridianExpedition sound’s great. Looking forward to it. No risk No fun. Right?

  • @robertrauter8459
    @robertrauter8459 Жыл бұрын

    you left Mathilde-----eff you and your bike....I would never......unless she vvanted

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, it was a joint decision I wanted to do some hiking on my own and he got this opportunity. after a year of travel non stop together we loved it! I actually mention how happy I am in the previous episode :)

  • @richardelder256
    @richardelder256 Жыл бұрын

    In the years preceding up to 2020 El Salvador experienced 5,000-8,000 murders per year--- the most dangerous country in the world. When he came into office the new president Nayib Bukele was determined to put an end to the carnage. He built giant prisons, and then swept the country clean of everyone with a gang tattoo regardless of their guilt or innocence. At one point 2% of the men in the country ---1oo,ooo were in prison. El Salvador went 77 days in 2013 without a single homicide, and its national murder rate is now the lowest in the western hemisphere--- far lower than the US! So you have certainly picked the right time to visit it!

  • @1sheinz
    @1sheinz Жыл бұрын

    Come on Nick when using your cell phone for video or pictures TURN IT SIDEWAYS. NO ONE wants to watch Vertical video. Even on a 65 inch TV the picture is 12 inches wide, USLESS, and I Refuse to watch. CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Nick was working that week so it was not not meant for a KZread and he could not dedicate time for filming. We thought it was better than showing nothing :)

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 Жыл бұрын

    This was certainly an action packed adventure vlog! So much happening. I’m inquisitive about the altimeter watch. What brand is it? The footage of the erupting volcano was amazing too. Thanks to you both for taking viewers along on your journeys. 👍🏻🙏🦘

  • @NextMeridianExpedition

    @NextMeridianExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Graham ! Ahahaha yes a lot to put in and could not put everything … it is a Garmin very very very useful for the hiking