Cycling the Balkans - Austria to Turkey by Bike! // A Documentary

This film has been a long time in the making, so we are really excited to finally share it with you!
It's been quite the emotional rollercoaster for us to revisit the very beginning of our journey in this retrospective documentary, and it's really shown us just how far we've come the past two and a half years.
Back then, it felt like every little milestone was a huge achievement, and every new experience was the first if its kind. A general excitement, that we hope to have conveyed in this film.
So come along and join us, as we go "back in time", and cycle along the Croatian coast, through the Balkans, and down to Turkey.
By the way, if you're newer to this channel and wondering why the sign on our bikes reads "Chains & Chords"... for the first 23 months of our journey we were traveling with first two, and then one guitar. However, circumstances changed and we eventually decided to leave them behind and also "rebrand". If you're interested, you will still find some music content on our channel.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome (back) to Europe!
01:25 - Austria - Leaving the Alps
06:44 - Slovenia - The Adventure Begins
10:48 - Croatia - Reaching the Coast
24:37 - Montenegro - Bay of Kotor
31:26 - Albania - Into the Unknown
37:41 - Greece - What a Moment
49:42 - Turkey - Goodbye Europe
57:30 - Epilogue - Cycling Around the World
To see our exact cycling route through the Balkans, visit our website:
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Пікірлер: 111

  • @mbtravel7294
    @mbtravel72946 ай бұрын

    Its nice to see all those strangers helping you along the way. Its restoring my faith in humanity.😊

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, it truly is incredible!

  • @1minotm1

    @1minotm1

    5 ай бұрын

    They are not strangers, they are normal nice people. Hard to find people like them in the "civilised west".

  • @johnfowler4820
    @johnfowler48206 ай бұрын

    This is real film making. It documents reality and human emotions perfectly. I have rarely seen the joy of discovery captured so well. Great work.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! :)

  • @migzoili7571
    @migzoili757121 күн бұрын

    Both of you are so lucky to see, experience and enjoy the beauty of nature in our world, ride safe always😊🇦🇪

  • @bazasmith
    @bazasmith6 ай бұрын

    This was wonderful! And, as much as it took you back - it did me too ... When you started - I had just had heart surgery and was recuperating - I soaked up your travels and couldn't wait for the next post! I've been with you ever since and your travel inspired my own - answering my questions to build my own adventure cycling across Canada - and I did. Your philosophy of just going with the flow, enjoying the slow pace and showing us your trials as much as your highs and soaking in as much of local flavour and friendliness fuelled my own excitement and I'm sure many others'. It is amazing how your mature as a cycle tourist - shuddering at the hills early on, taking them in stride later; but the moments are amazing when you realize you got where you are ... on a bike. You can only feel such joy when you do what we have done - and that is special. Thank you, again, for taking us with you. Looking forward to your next instalment!

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words! We are glad to hear that you are still enjoying our videos :)

  • @doombardevon6099

    @doombardevon6099

    2 ай бұрын

    This was a joy to watch, it must have taken a while to edit. The views,sounds , images are lovely, you are two talented, gentle souls . You have to keep up this great work, cause I have just subscribed.. yippee 😊😊. Warm wishes from Devon,UK.

  • @bertski60
    @bertski60Ай бұрын

    this is a great channel. thankyou.

  • @disiplinadongsiklista640
    @disiplinadongsiklista6404 ай бұрын

    Beautiful countrysides

  • @linigen1951
    @linigen19516 ай бұрын

    Great film and really well told, such a story full of interest and above all heart.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @KB-sz5zb
    @KB-sz5zb6 ай бұрын

    Good to see you again

  • @branislavnikolic5722
    @branislavnikolic57224 ай бұрын

    every time when I look at some cycling trips I feel somehow alive ,earlier I hike in the mountains or canoe or boat was on the river danube , but for the first time I felt so free on my first cycling trip in 2022 I traveled from my city to Montenegro in 1220 km, i can't wait for my next bike trip in Georgia this summer, you are awesome and keep inspiring new cyclists.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    4 ай бұрын

    Yea, cycling really gives you a great sense of freedom, there's almost nothing like it! :)

  • @ngauhungtv9476
    @ngauhungtv94762 ай бұрын

    Milion like.

  • @2wheelsrbest327
    @2wheelsrbest3276 ай бұрын

    Thanks for a great recap of your adventure Louisa & Tobi . Happy New Year to you both and safe travels in 2024.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Happy New Year to you too :)

  • @francoromano3993
    @francoromano39936 ай бұрын

    Saludos desde Veenzuela, gracias por brindarnos nuevos videos, conociendo otra parte de Europa , que poco conociamos. Exito Saludos from Venezuela

  • @keitherskine8572
    @keitherskine85726 ай бұрын

    Excellent documentary! Applaud your courage to set out on such a journey. 😊

  • @lukecardew
    @lukecardew2 ай бұрын

    Well put together summery of your balkans trip! ♥️ keep up the good work!

  • @chowter
    @chowter2 ай бұрын

    Haven't seen you two for awhile. Hope all is well. ❤ Hello from beautiful Oregon! ❤

  • @shagoesfar
    @shagoesfar3 ай бұрын

    Ohh I’m sorry sorry you got an injury - less fe can be so unpredictable, glad you pulled through

  • @marciolprado1
    @marciolprado1Ай бұрын

    Great trip!

  • @user-vj4iq6ji1y
    @user-vj4iq6ji1y4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful and wel done !😅

  • @thejohngalt
    @thejohngalt6 ай бұрын

    The Greek Paramedic warmed my heart. Love from India.

  • @ShawNshawN
    @ShawNshawN2 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a trip guys. You must really like having the video to see it again in the future. Really amazing trip.

  • @airwickadventures5297
    @airwickadventures52974 ай бұрын

    Amazing Place indeed! i cheated and i rented an EMTB. I took the serpentine road and the Old Kotor Fort Trail all the way down. It was an unforgettable experience.

  • @shaukatkhan1600
    @shaukatkhan16006 ай бұрын

    very good bicycle long adventure tour

  • @cevatbeyaz847
    @cevatbeyaz8475 ай бұрын

    I am from Türkiye,I liked your edvanture very much.I am improving my English by watching you.Thank you :)

  • @Zh87119
    @Zh871196 ай бұрын

    Great to watch

  • @marckelly2895
    @marckelly28956 ай бұрын

    Wow! What an amazing adventure you two have been on, you are so inspiring & what you are doing & have done is called living life to the full 👏👏👏 I have been talking about cycling around the world for nearly 30 years now 😬 I am definitely going to cycle around Sri Lanka for one month next year but I just hope I am not too old at 56 ? When I get back from Sri Lanka I will plan a mammoth cycling adventure like the one you two have been on so Thank you for the inspiration 👍

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The great thing about cycling and bike travel is you are essentially never too old and never to young to do it, as long as you have a reasonable fitness and good attitude towards it. :) All the best on your upcoming tours!

  • @marckelly2895

    @marckelly2895

    6 ай бұрын

    @@louisaandtobi Thank you for your incouregment 😊👍

  • @kazbekulubiev
    @kazbekulubiev5 ай бұрын

    Amazing ...

  • @Alvinaeb
    @Alvinaeb6 ай бұрын

    So inspired by the two of you. Your journey around the world has helped me see things with new eyes. I cannot believe I have been watching you for 2 years,

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    It's really nice to hear that we could be of some inspiration! Thank you for still following along :)

  • @jeffieh
    @jeffieh3 ай бұрын

    Great adventure, well told. Thank you both!

  • @pandrew3146
    @pandrew31466 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for sharing 👏 ❤a wonderful adventure 😊

  • @DameEdnaBrown
    @DameEdnaBrown6 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful start to your adventures and such bonding between the two of you. Your were lucky your first biking injury wasn't too bad. The kindness of some people you met was heart-warming.

  • @plaas228
    @plaas2286 ай бұрын

    Wow, what beautiful places. Thank you for sharing it ....

  • @TranceDriver69
    @TranceDriver692 ай бұрын

    Servus zusammen! Sehr schöne Reisebericht. Sehr schönes Art von erzählen. Die Ruhe und die Gelassenheit die ihr ausstrahlt macht noch mehr Spaß dieses Film zu schauen.Es wirkt so schön auf mich 🙄😊 Meine nächste Reise geht im Juli von Deutschland, über euren Heimatland nach Ljubljana und weiter nach Ungarn. Ich reise mit meinem Pony, 20 Zoll Klapprad 🚲 Wünsche euch weiterhin einen sicheren Trip! Vielen Dank fürs mitnehmen! Peace and Love to all of us 🙏🏻✌️

  • @djhollyday7880
    @djhollyday78803 ай бұрын

    Super. Thanks for filming.

  • @arvindc8492
    @arvindc84926 ай бұрын

    It was beautiful guys. Thanks a lot. ❤

  • @cherylsmith7728
    @cherylsmith77284 ай бұрын

    Well done. Can't wait for the next film.

  • @maliksince1973
    @maliksince19736 ай бұрын

    Amazing documentry.

  • @manishjungkunwar5923
    @manishjungkunwar59236 ай бұрын

    I can not describe in words how I feel after watching your journey, absolutely incredible. Really appreciate those people who helped you in your journey. May the lord always give you happiness. Thank you for taking us on the amazing trip to Europe. Kudos 👏👏

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @jairoribeiro2029
    @jairoribeiro20292 ай бұрын

    What a epic life adventure, great!

  • @rheinking2754
    @rheinking27546 ай бұрын

    Excellent film, very inspirational! I like the way you explain your camping spot decisions. I also cycled up the switchbacks above the Bay of Kotor last summer albeit with an E-MTB. Black mountain is a great place to visit. Schöne Grüße aus Bonn, RK

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you :) Liebe Grüße aus Bangkok ;)

  • @robvantoledo
    @robvantoledo5 ай бұрын

    RESPECT what you're doing. Cycling all the countries. Amazing video's. I'm enjoying them all. I hope that you can do this a long long time together. GrüBe aus der Niederlande 😉🇾🇪

  • @mikeb1195
    @mikeb11955 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! Thank you Louisa and Tobi. Good luck with the rest of your journey. Can’t wait for the next video

  • @arunapriyalal9542
    @arunapriyalal95425 ай бұрын

    you guys are amazing wow

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt24746 ай бұрын

    A great film and well done to you both. I have seen all your films since you started, this is a very enjoyable round up of part of the adventure. Both take care and have a great 2024, most of all take care of each other. I look forward to the next film. Kind regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! So great to hear that you're still watching every film :)

  • @alexk3806
    @alexk38063 ай бұрын

    Fantastic bit of Filming and editing, I was completely hooked on your story. Great stuff.

  • @fiets_en_verwonder
    @fiets_en_verwonder6 ай бұрын

    really great movie!, cycling the Balkan is amazing

  • @user-qi4om6eg3z
    @user-qi4om6eg3z6 ай бұрын

    awesome❤💯🌹

  • @1minotm1
    @1minotm16 ай бұрын

    Amazing ride

  • @patadanut71
    @patadanut716 ай бұрын

    Sarbatori fericite, la multi ani.

  • @maidbloke
    @maidbloke6 ай бұрын

    Great video! Can't believe how lucky you were with that lovely Warm Showers host who came to see if you were OK! A wonderful journey.

  • @trpad8
    @trpad86 ай бұрын

    Great video once again! Really loved to see you driving by my grandparents house on Korčula! Hope you had a great start into 2024 and can’t wait to see your future cycling travelling videos!

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    It's a small world! :D

  • @timalete
    @timalete6 ай бұрын

    Excellent Video! The best way to start 2024 is with a look back to past adventures. I wish you both the best of future travels to be shared with me.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @arcoulant87
    @arcoulant876 ай бұрын

    Chapeau great video.

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx40006 ай бұрын

    Good retrospect; can't believe it's been 2+ years already. Happy (belated) New Year and keep the videos coming if you'll still be on the road-I could never do it.

  • @annguyen1283
    @annguyen12834 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! I wish my wife have the same love with bicycle like you guys

  • @aldomeroni9629
    @aldomeroni96296 ай бұрын

    Complimenti, bellissimo!! ciao dall'Italia 🚴🚴‍♂

  • @markrowe3664
    @markrowe36646 ай бұрын

    One of your best!! Loved it. May 2024 give you both happiness, kindness, tailwinds, lamingtons (not sure if you will find them) and great coffee! Cheers Mark

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mark! We hope you have a great 2024 as well :) ...yea, the lamingtons might be tough, but you never know :D

  • @syedshahidiqbal2022
    @syedshahidiqbal20226 ай бұрын

    awesome especially Austrian alps

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks6 ай бұрын

    Great video.😍

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @barrynowne6400
    @barrynowne64004 ай бұрын

    awesome vidio keep going barry from AUSTRALIA

  • @josephascroft4774
    @josephascroft47745 ай бұрын

    Happy new year to you both, hope you had a great Christmas, it must be amazing seeing so much of Gods creation so close up may God bless you both this new year, I am praying 🙏🏻 for your safety every day, thank you for sharing your story and experience

  • @Bernhard20Zoll
    @Bernhard20Zoll6 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful, beautiful video, wonderful, thank you 38:35 These are the moments when a lot comes across, thank you very much 2.1.24, I've been driving in the cold for weeks. And it often rains. For that reason alone, the video is a real pleasure. Thank you both, Bernhard Somehow this video allowed me to get to know you even more, if I may say so. I think Tobi's professional experiences also contributed to the creation of such an excellent video It was a great pleasure for me. Bernard

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors
    @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors6 ай бұрын

    Only 315 likes and 25 comments? excellent video guys looking forward to watching the rest ✌❤

  • @otheremail123
    @otheremail1236 ай бұрын

    The production quality of your videos is great, some might think there is a professional film and editing crew traveling with you but no! It's just you guys :) Still the most underrated KZread channel, love you guys. Thanks for amazing videos :)

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! :)

  • @expatexpat6531
    @expatexpat65316 ай бұрын

    This made very nice viewing on New Year's Day (although the 25 hairpin bends looked like a ride from hell). I look forward to more of your travels in 2024.

  • @benoitdegrace
    @benoitdegrace2 ай бұрын

    At min 45ish… yup you’ve arrived in Greece alright. Getting all that food is a clear sign…

  • @wildirishladdavy7965
    @wildirishladdavy79656 ай бұрын

    I have watched you from the start and it’s brilliant you are still cycling but my island calls you ☘️🐺☘️

  • @thecyclist9929
    @thecyclist99292 ай бұрын

    nice video

  • @kulasiriyapa9802
    @kulasiriyapa98026 ай бұрын

    Come and visit Sri Lanka, a beautiful country for a bike tour

  • @Cookboy3857
    @Cookboy38573 ай бұрын

    Nice lodi take care

  • @jodyssey9921
    @jodyssey99212 ай бұрын

    I have a plan to buy a sailboat in 2 years and eventually sail around the world but i really just want to ride my bike and i can't do both. So hard to decide what I'm going to do. I watch bike touring and sailing videos every day and neither is helping.😂

  • @Bikepacking_sa
    @Bikepacking_sa3 ай бұрын

    What an awesome tour. Are you also planning to come travel down the African continent?

  • @tonydownunder5703
    @tonydownunder57036 ай бұрын

    Nicely put together, Well done. And I can see the little lady getting stronger and stronger by the day 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 I am glad you both pissed them guitars off they were a pain in the ass 👍. Thanks for sharing guys 👏👏👏

  • @garthgreenup4789
    @garthgreenup47894 ай бұрын

    Hi, great video! I’m getting lots of great ideas for my upcoming trip from Athens to Germany. Would you mind telling me where that Greek hot spring is? Understood if it’s a secret! 😅

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    4 ай бұрын

    maps.app.goo.gl/FXeHbEBWLwVfb1d37 ;)

  • @ShihabdeentheCyclist
    @ShihabdeentheCyclist6 ай бұрын

    How do you manage your phone service network

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    6 ай бұрын

    In all EU countries you can just use any EU sim card. In non-EU countries we either rely on the wifi at cafes, etc., or buy a local sim card.

  • @MimiPet
    @MimiPet6 ай бұрын

    WoW, you made a big tour of the Balkans, but why did you miss Bulgaria? I am little disappointed that you did not visit my native country. Please, next time visit also Bulgaria.😊

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    Next time! :)

  • @wildirishladdavy7965
    @wildirishladdavy79656 ай бұрын

    How do you fill your fuel bottle with a funnel at the gas station ? How do you do this safely ? Maybe a video on this would be interesting ?

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    We never actually use a funnel and just really slowly and careful fill up the bottle with the fuel nozzle, in small increments.

  • @tunic
    @tunic6 ай бұрын

    how exactly did you load your bikes in the buses?

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    We took off the front wheels and were then able to get them into the storage upright.

  • @tanwei1931
    @tanwei19316 ай бұрын

    Is it safe to say that uphill climbs with ~10% gradients or more were common occurrences throughout your around-the-world bicycle tour?

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    ~10% gradients are rather common, yes, but more than that is usually an exception

  • @tanwei1931

    @tanwei1931

    5 ай бұрын

    All right so I will use that as gauge for training for my Chili tour. I had a few encounters of ~10% gradients when I cycled in Quebec with my 75% loaded bike and it wasn't a very good feeling 😵‍💫. @@louisaandtobi

  • @Maheshnitian
    @Maheshnitian5 ай бұрын

    Hii Louisa &Tobi , Iam Mahesh from India. My dream is to Explore the world adventurously and i decided to explore the world by cycling and iam going to start my journey in this September 2024,,any advice please 😒😒 Note: Ignore my english (grammar)😊

  • @louisaandtobi

    @louisaandtobi

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey! The best advice we can give you if you're just starting out is to take small steps, don't push yourself too hard physically or mentally at the beginning, and don't be too frustrated if things don't work out at the beginning. Good luck on your trip!

  • @cheezy-rider
    @cheezy-rider6 ай бұрын

    Have you learned of Thermacell mosquito repellers since your mosquito attack in Albania?

  • @sergeylazarev4569
    @sergeylazarev45695 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, traveling around the world without stepping your foot in Russia ?