I can’t believe I’ve travelled the world with itchy boots on my phone

“It’s not the easiest route, that’s for sure… But, hey, when do I ever take the easiest route?” Classic Noraly!

What a great adventure. The worst part is that you are like an old friend (to thousands of us), but you'd never know how much we appreciate 'knowing' and traveling with you.

Indeed, Norally is a very courageous, determined and purpose driven young lady that deserves all the accolades of an adventurous person! 👏👏👏

Noraly I just became a owner of my dream bike a 40th anniversary GSA . Being a big fan of yours I was going to name her. I thought that I would name her after a famous explorer. Trying to find one that just felt right but I couldn't find one that would fit. Days of thinking and thinking and I had nothing. Then one day watching one of your videos it hit me like a rock. I have been watching a famous explorer. I named my bike in honor of you Noraly

@Dave-sw2dm

3 жыл бұрын

You must be single. LOL! If I told my wife I going to take Noraly for a ride it wouldn't go over well. ;-)

@tonytrevino3204

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-sw2dm lol yeah I'm single.

@oldrider-adv

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-sw2dm 😂😂😂😂😂

@thearchibaldtuttle

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Have the 2011 model. It's a heavy beast though!

@sebbsmccarthy

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-sw2dm 😂😂bruh

I seriously cannot imagine somebody that don`t like it is it because of Jealousy or what this lady is doing extremely good tourism marketing for Namibia, and i absolutely love what Norally is doing..

@calmistheway

2 жыл бұрын

It's mostly folks that have to go to work in the morning.

@WannabeOverlander

2 жыл бұрын

@@calmistheway Noraly works this for us, guys 😅

I flew hundreds of geologists all over Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon in helicopters and never met one as cheerful as you. Recently watched your adventure through Stewart, BC and Hyder, AK. I grew up in Hyder and met my wife (of 49 years now) in Stewart, BC. Admire your adventurous sprit…..keep up the great work….stay save, travel safe and go get um girl.

Then just like that, Namibia gets record number of visitors in 2021... Namibian tourism officials are puzzled ...

@blueman5924

3 жыл бұрын

fyi, I got recommended an ad for travel Namibia. For remote desert suites for a modest $1700/ double occupancy. Guess I’ll sleep in my jeep if I go.

@fionam.1784

3 жыл бұрын

@@blueman5924 $100 Namibian is only about United States $6.50 so its only about $67 American dollars for the luxury accommodation you are talking about. There are many much cheaper but excellent places and lots of specials on as well.

@TheDaveytje

3 жыл бұрын

for real tho im going this sunday lol

I must admit I’m a mountain, green trees and twisting two lanes. Something about the education you add about the desert is very interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👍😎

@alinam5092

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I don't understand how some people can appreciate such desolate landscapes (maybe I would visit South Africa, which has them all, mountains, desert, animals, beautiful beaches and cities, but that's it), but the information she offers and her nice personality definitely make it bearable even for a "green" lover.

@jerrym3261

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beach, the ocean with waves that are all different, never one exactly like it before and never will be again, they're here briefly and gone. I like the blues, greens, browns and grays, the white froth and the clear. To each their own but, I think the sense of wonder is the same. If there's something that does it for you, you like to see that excitement in others. I think with Noraly it's that, how alive she is and that she constantly reinforces the message that people are good. All of the information she shares and the way she does it kicks a persons quest for knowledge into high gear. All in all, we're better humans because of Itchy Boots.

"But hey...when do i ever take the easiest route?" that was an epic line, to stamp it in a t-shirt :D

How can anyone downvote this ? It’s great entertainment.

@RSProduxx

3 жыл бұрын

Jealousy perhaps.. but it´s about half a percent of the "votes", so why really care? :)

@stanfordcoffee

3 жыл бұрын

Some people are genuinely not happy, unless they're making everybody else genuinely not happy.

@josedasilva396

3 жыл бұрын

Blows my mind everytime...

@stevenbeall9637

3 жыл бұрын

If people had to give reason for down voting videos like this you'd see much less negative votes by people with no real reason other than selfish angry ones.

Itchy Boots offesr you a free holyday, be it a virtual one. I travelled some time through Mid- and East Africa and know a bit how it looks like. However, her very deep insight and the happy faces she leaves when departing, does tell enough. Furthermor she does it alone. No crew, no editor, no director, just her. Compare that with the other channels! She has a degree in geology and know perfectly about mountains and caves. The best tourguide youe may ever wish for!

‘Motorbikes are not allowed in the park’ , the charming man said. Noraly ( disappointed but thinking): no problem: Then Ill leave my footsteps in the dunes and take the drone to have a look.

@earthrider4844

3 жыл бұрын

That must be a fairly recent rule, I have ridden right up to deadvlei on my motorbike some time back

@johnyoung3511

3 жыл бұрын

Must be new rule, or the guard has come from one of the big game parks like Etosha. No bikes allowed where there are elephant and lion. Having said that, the Oliphant are pretty smart round vehicles and bicycles from what I've seen :-)

@alanfoster6589

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnyoung3511 Perhaps they had some folks show up with dirt bikes who tried using them on the dunes; hence a new rule.

@thomascragg783

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanfoster6589 That is most likely, a few thoughtless riders messing it up for all the others.

@trevorjameson3213

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanfoster6589 That's what I was thinking too. But it's understandable, keep the dirt bikes out so people can enjoy the peace and quiet of that unique place.

what a wonderful episode you have made for us again this time Noraly. Your film work is often spectacular, with beautiful drone images and the choice of music with the images is oh so beautiful! How you do it and where you already find the time for the assembly, I have no idea but I think you are a real winner !! Oh yes, your explanation about what we keep getting to see is also great!

@Novadean1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes me too, and the English as a Dutch Girl is just amazing as far as from Germany is very very professional and clear to understand from Noraly love it, have been working 4 years in US. - Indiana & Texas.

How is it possible that your episodes get more EPIC 🤯 *Epic Quiver trees 🌳 *Epic music soundtracks *Epic camera and drone shots *Epic locations explored on two wheels *Epic geography lessons My happiness is EPIC 😁

@henkvandekamp8357

3 жыл бұрын

Because she is in the Namib and there is still more to come

Noraly, the best teacher of geology. I learn so much.

" It is a little steep". Yep, Noraly. The Gloden Sand Dunes of Namibia. " Lets go".

@alanfoster6589

3 жыл бұрын

So deceptively difficult, climbing those dunes. I think it confuses the body.

@suyuteez243

3 жыл бұрын

hi noraly how i chat with you..do you got whatsapp or telegram..im the man always follow ur travelling..

That you do THREE of these videos a week ( ! ) is just as amazing as the places that you show us. We are so lucky that you enjoy your work!

Norally I love your work but this episode is truly outstanding. Your geological knowledge is amazing but above all you cosset us with your enthusiasm and joy. Bless you for being a true inspiration to a fellow biker and geological ignaramus!

It's been two hours since I stumbled upon your channel. And I am overwhelmed. First it seemed like a typical channel with motorbike videos but then I quickly realized that your channel is a treasure - a medium to view this amazing and colorful world through your simple and smooth filmography. I'm really grateful for that. And for this particular video, the word spectacular would describe it well. :)

@wedwardes

Жыл бұрын

Start with Series 1 in New Delhi. She started riding a Royal Enfield Himalayan.

. This place is looking very beautiful 😍 Love Namibia from india 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳

What an interesting place! I have never seen such a thing. Just as I was wondering to myself -"how does that happen..?" Noraly gives the explanation in terms I can understand. Then she shows both sides of the area - with water and without. I love the contrast, the beautiful landscapes while riding and the sense of space, so wide open and natural. The drone shots are the icing on the cake - stunning! What a great adventure Noraly. I love your joy in these places, it is clear that you truly love what you are doing!

Noraly, the shock you experienced when you were told Savana would not be allowed in the park was priceless. First time I’ve seen you speechless. I’m glad you decided to break your vows and hike. It was really spectacular landscapes. Another, great episode. ❤

I'm Namibian and I'm so in love with your videos I've explored more from your channel than I have ever physically

I just got back from a long hot local ride before it reaches over a hundred degrees Fahrenheit later today to find a stunning geology lesson from the stunning geologist. 🏍☀

That guy really didn't want any motorcyclists tearing up the sand dunes did he ? Could have been a bit more reasonable about it but I suppose he was expecting an argument or at least a strong protest ! All he had to say was 'sorry, motorbikes not permitted, but you are welcome to leave it here and look for a car to take you into the park'. Thanks for the beautiful footage Noraly, I have so many spectacular desktop backgrounds from your travel videos and my collection is growing all the time !

@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂. He is rough around the edges . It must be from all the sand blusts . He needs a woman to moisturize him .

@shellyvlad1768

3 жыл бұрын

I think it s cause a lot of people get stuck there, that s why they don t want bikes there.

@nostalgicbaainaar6384

3 жыл бұрын

All of Namibias national parks do not allow motorcycles in. I can understand off road bikes being a problem, but adventure bikes would stay on the roads just like the cars do. They should make an exception for adventure/road bikes and just ban off road riding, maybe impose a hefty fine if someone does. They are excluding a large contingent of potential travellers from entering these amazing places.

@grahamsmith4988

3 жыл бұрын

That's what he said.

@boymeetsbush8232

3 жыл бұрын

There is a parking lot near the dunes and what the guard said is not allowed to ride up to the parking area. There is no question of riding or driving on the dunes. The dunes are protected ares

Good morning Noraly, I'm present for today's lesson...

I just discovered this channel this weekend past. Im an avid hiker, not a biker, but I'm hooked. I've watched Season 5 over 2 days and started right and season 1. Absolutely amazing.

@ramishrambarran3998

3 жыл бұрын

You will be amazed at the tenacity, fortitude, strength and resilience of this woman...............and bubbly as ever. I am 65, and she plays out my dreams. Respect to her. Trinidad & Tobago.

It's such a thrill to walk arround dead vlei, last time I've been there I vowed to go back again. Our Namibia 🇳🇦😍

Noraly I might be a bit repetitive but this was a great episode as were all the others. Your drone shots were incredible.

Solitaire, the apple pie, and the sand dunes…. Beautiful memories of my trip in Namibia just 3 years ago. Brava Noraly!

Dir zusehen und zuhören zu dürfen ist immer wieder lehrreich und aufs Neue ein Genuss. Jedesmal verspüre ich danach den Drang, so wie du, die Welt zu entdecken. 👍👍🤗

Surreal. I think I spotted the footprints of those giants in that clay, the ones who stacked up the rocks you showed in a previous episode. 😀

Loved it. Felt bit anxious while you walked near the edge of canyon...dangerous.👍👍👍👌👌👌 God bless you.

Spectacular!!! How incredible our planet is! Now if only it's equally Spectacular and Amazing people can come together and keep from destroy it. Noraly, My hope is your videos reach the people in the highest places that have the power to create change to save our planet and us! :-)

Salvador Dali must have visited here to get his inspiration for his surrealistic art, especially the hundred of years dead trees on the clay pan. Excellent presentation by one of the best on KZread.

Solitaire looks like an US country town from an old westen movie!

@beerstein7137

3 жыл бұрын

Pitty she did not show the multiple updates (by hand) on the population board

@rolyfisher9137

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but with a few junk vehicles instead of wagons.

@sidecarural

3 жыл бұрын

Spent a night in Solitaire. Incredibile atmosphere. And the sky at night is just unforgettable. The apple pie served at the local cafeteria is considered one of the best of the Africa continent 😃 !

@cornishhh

3 жыл бұрын

It reminds me a bit of Coober Pedy in Australia with the scrap lying around.

@dutchpete4210

3 жыл бұрын

Moose McGregor aka Percy Cross passed away a couple of years ago. Moose invented the apple pie and put Solitaire on the map. Still miss him.

12 people dislike that ?? Really ?? I love to see a place I would never see in my life , through the assume videos of Noraly . I love to ride bikes , I love to travel, Noraly you are my best KZreadr!! Stay safe , let's go !!!

@ronvds4713

3 жыл бұрын

Not 12 dislikes, just likes from down under here in Australia.

@hamptonpig5126

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronvds4713 LOL Good one!

@PsilosTDi

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronvds4713 I would love to visit your country one day !! For now I only get parts for my TDi 😁 for Diesel care from down under !!

@TerraPosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronvds4713 That's why our chest stroke is your back stroke... ;-p

I've always loved Namibia, spent time on a game farm near the town of kalkveld and surrounding places, Windhoek and a few other places back in the early 1970's. In the mid to late seventies I was stationed at various military camps in N. Ovambolands border with angola. Exceptional country and amazing people, with an awesome and incredible fauna and flora.

@TerraPosse

3 жыл бұрын

I hope not as a member of the infamous Koevoet.

@chrisandradlamine8683

3 жыл бұрын

@@TerraPosse my thoughts exactly

@joshevanoni1193

2 жыл бұрын

Stationed there as what exactly? As one of the people who caused our people suffering? You shouldnt even be talking about Namibia

@annexton3795

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshevanoni1193 Oh Josh, l share your pain. My grandfather's brother was killed by the British at the Battle of Elandslaagte in the 2nd Boer War.

@joshevanoni1193

2 жыл бұрын

@@annexton3795 Our ancestors pain and sufferings still live with us until today

Archeologist 3021: "And this footprint, according to legends, was left by the ancient European goddes of travel, who was known as Noraly, which is said to translate to "urge to travel" or "restless boots", we´re not really sure..."

@TacShooter

3 жыл бұрын

And it is said that if you say the name "Noraly" you will gain access to all of the world's sights, and that when she came here, she forgot to say her name, and that's why she was not permitted to ride her mount into the dunes.

@StephanAlberts

3 жыл бұрын

In 1000 years from now, the guard is still standing there telling archeologists they are not allowed in the park on their motorcycles

@vonsch76

3 жыл бұрын

and her breakfast on the given day was... some croissants + coffee as clearly visible from the footprints

Dunes of 300 meters high? That's as high as the Eiffel tower! Amazing.

900 Years without rain, that gives a whole new meaning to the term deadvlei (Deathvally) Increadible footage again, thanks.

@colibri67

3 жыл бұрын

Strange mixture of English and Afrikaans! I would have expected 'doodvlei'.

@iwk315

3 жыл бұрын

@@colibri67 I know, you're right!

@marke.davies2749

3 жыл бұрын

"Vlei" means low lying marshy ground, or a very shallow lake. Valley is "vallei" which sounds similar, but means something different. :)

@ericsa2636

3 жыл бұрын

@@colibri67 On the map it's called Dooievlei

@colibri67

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericsa2636 Gooie inligting, dankie.

Love the good information, love the geology lessons. Literally blows Nat Geo out of the water. Thank you for all of your tours.

I am daily more and more enthralled with your beautiful videos and your educating narration. How can anyone see this planet as you do, and not want to preserve and protect her. I hope your audience is growing far beyond motorcycling and travel. Thank you.

Good morning Itchy Boots! Let's go!

Can't explain how much I enjoy your vlogs. lots of love from Bangladesh.

That does look like the Namib-Nankulft Lodge, at Sessriem. Although there was only the one main building there when it opened in 1998. I wonder if any of the same people still work there. Took a hike with an employee named Peter. Found a leopard's lair, cobra eggs (empty)...and thousands of migrating butterlies. What an astonishing place....

Noraly, you take us to places we would neither see nor even dream about. You cause us to appreciate and even love this planet you are exploring . Thank you for taking us with you.

What an interesting video! The music accompanying your visit to the Dali-esque Deadvlie was perfectly appropriate. Impressive, Noraly! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Great Adventure

It is very fortunate that Honda makes such reliable motorbikes that simply keep on going. A breakdown in Namibia could easily be disastrous. The freedom you have with Savannah is amazing.

Was watching a show on Prime about the formation of the Continents. The first episode was about Africa and started in South Africa and Namibia. It was then I fully realized Noraly is a Geologist.

amazing namibian landscape, reason for travelling there; besides very attractive voice at 17:23

You delivered, that was definitely worth the wait. Dank je.

Swakopmund was one of the most staggering places I've ever seen... swing past there if you can!

@mank2072

2 жыл бұрын

Namibia is a gem.

@whitebeardedgnu

2 жыл бұрын

Dinner at The Tug is worth the trip!

"It is very good to find someone that is living their dream. You are like that, you are doing very well" Couldn't agree more. This is epic. keep going, am hooked

#2 Yes ! This is the episode I've been waiting for. What stunning imagery. Thank you !

It's been eight months since enjoying watching your world trip, all day long and it always give me joy and happiness. You're so positive, strong and amazing woman , I have ever seen so inspiring Noraly. Have a safety ride as always and stay safe. ♡♡ "Good luck"

Love the education in your videos! Thank you

Paisagens fantásticas! Obrigado por nos mostrar. Saudações 🇧🇷🏍

Always good to catch up with Noraly!!

Hey Noraly, thanks for sharing the neat drone shots of the sand dunes and the park. Enjoy the journey and stay safe.

If not an explorer/traveller/vlogger Noraly could be a great teacher of Geology! She has such an in depth knowledge of different terrains, how they formed and how were they before! Absolutely amazing 👍🏼💖👌🏼

Started watching when she was still on her journey in South Africa, watched every single episode after she visited Namibia

Itchy Boots, the best channel on KZread... Wow, Wow Wow.. that stunning (as always) drone footage with the accompanying music caused me to expect Clint Eastwood to emerge from the top of a dune on horseback, with a small cigar in his mouth.....his eyes squinting....scanning the horizon with caution and confidence...

Parts of the movie "The Cell" was filmed in this area.

@greggalexander8216

3 жыл бұрын

I remember that movie and I wondered if it was here? Then I thought, nah, too far away. But I remember the trees and the red sand dunes! What a colorful movie.

Noraly, your channel is what an earth science show should be like. Thumbs up and thanks for showing us the wonders of the world Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

With so much negative on this earth, Noraly you are the positive light !!

Wowwy 😎 , super footage , especially the Drone shots. 🔥🔥🔥

Dutch author Ton van der Lee wrote a book about Solitaire. He stayed there for a while when it was no more than a gas station actually. Eventually he left, but nowadays there is a lodge and a cafe called Cafe Van Der Lee. Don't think he has an interest in it though. Anyway, great book and a Dutch reminder in Namibia.

Fantastic Music Score! And The Best Ever Tour of Namibia that I have yet seen!

Thanks for showing us how amazing this world really is.

The drone footage adds so much more to the videos and being able to get a larger perspective of the landscape. Thanks for the drone use!

What an absolute stunning episode film/cut /music 👌👏

Norah ...im very proud of you....yu do incredible gifts for mi.

I cannot get enough of your Namibian desert trips.... Please stay there a while to bring us more and more! Thank you for the fantastic journey, it's beyond awesome, your videos, music, drone shooting... Just everything. And I love the sound of Savanah starting each time, she never hesitates, what a bike she is. You rock, Spirit of the Desert 🏍️😊

Such a treat to see the pure joy on your face whilst enjoying Namibia - happy memories of holidays 🇿🇦

12:33 Ok, so now I know from where that windows wallpaper taken.. The video is absolutely stunning, Great job Noraly..😊

A big thumb's up from me...👍👍

When you get to Walvis Bay, climb dune 7. That’s an awesome climb. The tallest sand dune

All I can say is: Every video of yours is done in such high quality. Breathe taken views. Such a pleasure to watch. Please keep up the great work. Regards

I love how at the end, you were so friendly to that officious guard who had been so blunt to you on the way in. Love conquers all.

@eleanorjames1118

3 жыл бұрын

Remember, that "officious" guard is trying to express himself in a language that is not his home language and so is really just saying things in a simple way. Instead of commenting on his "bluntness", marvel at how well he expresses himself in another language😉

@I-Libertine

3 жыл бұрын

@@eleanorjames1118 that's very fair. Thank you for the reminder.

@fredkeller3813

2 жыл бұрын

@@eleanorjames1118 I still thought he was rather rude but Noraly handled it magnificently

Noraly I LOVE the geology lessons in your videos!!! I love geology myself. FANTASTIC stuff Lady!! The history of the Earth is mesmerizing! Thank you for this fantastic video! Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady!!! 🙌👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂

Good to see you are still enjoying Namibia. Namibia still have a lot to show you.

Itchy - almost every video is a geology lesson - I love it! You make me appreciate mother earth much more!

Ya puedes editar un digital book de todos tus viajes como travesía de una valiente mujer . Gracias por Compartir esta hermosa experiencia para el mundo !

Love the old abandoned vehicles in that small town where you got breakfast! ❤

Absolutely stunning landscapes, they could be computer generated! Thank you so much Noraly for taking me with you on journey.

Beautiful Ariel shots Noraly , beautiful narration too ... Your passion for geology .. great addition , never dreamt of seeing so many places in many countries

It’s my birthday, what a better way to celebrate than watch an Itchy boots video. ;)

@benderbender1233

3 жыл бұрын

hope u hada grrrreat 1 my fellow cancerian. mines ina couple days. ✌

@61sunset

3 жыл бұрын

@@benderbender1233 mine is the 16th :)

Add the red Martian sky in those shots in Deadvlei instead of blue and Noraly could very well have been on the surface of Mars. There is just something about those trees that speaks of this fragility in all life within our world. Thank you for sharing all of this!!!

@Nico-tw2bd

3 жыл бұрын

If Nasa just want to drive over the dunes with their rover, hopefully we will see the same trees on the other side.

I loved the cafe in Solitaire. The pies are fantastic especially considering the remote location. Great riding Noraly. Gnarly roads there. We helped rescue a 4x4 that had completely rolled just outside the turn for Sesriem. Seeing these videos makes me want to return to the Namib. Keep up the great videos (and the insight to the geology 😁).

I hope that bike will be shipped to the Netherlands and be will the others

Stay safe and healthy, Noraly 🇮🇩

I know it sounds kinda silly but I just realized that a fundamental part of geology processes are to have knowledge about Weather phenomenons,- and how it all interacts .... I LOVEIT when Noraly gets geeky and explaines so passionated what´s it all about. This is such a unique "Travelchannel" . And yes : Good morning Namibia ...WOW :-D Stay safe, Sister !

@RetNemmoc555

3 жыл бұрын

Not silly, good comment. I recall becoming fascinated with landscapes and geomorphology in my first-year earth sciences courses. My favorite course was called Climate and Biophysical Processes, which opened my eyes to how interrelated these sciences are.

11:50 This looks indistinguishable from Mars! Thank you, Noraly.

Another masterpiece 💥

An amazing desert with so many interesting landscapes. Thank you Noraly for being this part of the world into our lives. Ride safe!

Thanks Noraly for putting up with that grumpy park gate keeper and hitching a ride to show us this special place.

Amazing! Thank you for this!🇨🇦