I am at an age where I know I'll never travel (not very far) and I so appreciate the glimpses of other times and places you bring right to my screen! So, thanks.

@lindayoungblood5087

Жыл бұрын

Oooooo I Io

anyone would feel blessed to see this ancient village abandoned and being taken over slowly by nature (and wasps) !! the sewing machine cabinet was an amazing find. perhaps they left it behind because it was easier to take just the machine itself the actual container it was in, perhaps too cumbersome to take. everything was so compartmentalized. I wonder if perhaps families each had a room and eating was more of a communal affair, all together as one unit. much like families did years ago before the advent of distractions such as televisions and tv dinners. to think that life never really changed for these people, they lived and worked the same way for 100's of years making wine and farming to make a wage, using utensils handed down to them by other members of the group. such a simple uncomplicated life, free of the burdens of modern industrial society. thank you so much for this look into the past !!

@johnkeyes272

2 жыл бұрын

Free of the burdens of modern life,I would rather have the"burdens" of flicking a switch to illuminate turn a tap to drink, you must have noticed no road so probably no transport not even horse and cart unpleasant existence isolated to avoid persecution probably

@christinemaskell5518

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnkeyes272 Just to be clear on my statement let me say this...although their life must have been more simple because times were markedly different, socially, economically plus living too far away from other communities. I would not wish to live the life they did to be sure. Although less complicated it was also a hard way to live. They lived the same way for perhaps hundreds of years, not knowing any other I am sure they were content in that. Turning on a tap for water, flicking on a light switch for electricity is not something I would give up either. Back when the village was thriving I am sure the look of the terrain was much different. Now it has grown up with all manner of plant life, obscuring what once had roads or trails they used to navigate their way from place to place. Persecution was no doubt an issue at some point, being so far removed served them well in the long run.

@dreamscott5913

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I have theory about random rooms. Back in time before rules about building homes. I think as families grew they just added a room and more rooms for elderly relatives. "It's raining, put your coat on and get upstairs to bed " LOL I loved the video, it would be a nice place to live but I didn't see any toilets .I don't think I could live without a flushing toilet. I hope everyone is safely and happily housed now Thank you Sam and Jess, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Croatia. Lots of love and Blessed Be always 💖💖

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes that makes sense! 😧 It was fascinating to see the way they had built it. Glad you enjoyed it Jackie. Thank you for watching 🙏🏼 Lots of love from us both ❤️

@johnkeyes272

2 жыл бұрын

13.30 tire tracks in the grass so visited recently before your visit

@johnkeyes272

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think they had the luxury of a whole house similar today where one house is two residence so each room is one residence possibly four families in one house some of the wealthiest would have a house must be some organisation some policeing the community but not by our "standard" probably all dead murdered in the war to many personal effects laying around to "have moved house" sad place but good viewing thanks

@nannyfairy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Samandjessexplore ❤️❤️

Sam and Jess - fantastic video. I have a close friend who was involved in the Yugoslav civil war of the Nineties - I wonder if a little historical research on the village might reveal its role in that particular catastrophe - perhaps the reason for the rapid abandonment of the place was that people were caught up in the conflict?

@earthman6700

2 жыл бұрын

Or its a Landmine area.

@Holly-yj9gb

Жыл бұрын

Yes of course you are right thank-you😊

That was pretty neat. About 40 years ago J.C. Penny's company put out a set of table and chairs that were beer barrels. I always loved that set. Now when I see those barrels, being a crafter, I wish I could get them and turn them into a set. Worth a lot of money I think. Being brought up not to waste anything, I hate seeing objects like furniture and dishes, especially China, left behind.

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right it’s a shame to see things going to ruin. Beer barrel table and chairs sound awesome 😃 Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

Wow what a beautiful little village. Love how they live a simplistic and low maintainence kind of life, free from the rush rush and tech filled life that we live. Looking forward to seeing more from Croatia x

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Like a place where time is slower 😌 Glad to hear it ☺️ Thank you for watching Belinda!

I can imagine living in this village, making wine, growing crops with neighbors. Must have been wonderful in it's time. Great explore. 💯♥️🤗

Thank you for all your videos. I especially like that you do not try to make up stories and jump to conclusions as some other urbexers do. You observe and let us make up our own ideas and conclusions about the former inhabitants. Your expressions and words are honest and genuine. There's no phony drama or tricks. You are a gentle couple.

After eating the corn, they'd dry out the cores and burn them to heat the house. Also I imagine any hanging bits of wood would be used to dry out meat (they probably kept and killed pigs) to make klobasa!

Beautiful country. If you ever get the chance you should go to Novi Sad in Serbia and the surrounding towns/villages. There is the Petrovaradin fortress in Novi Sad that is beautiful, it also has dungeons, tunnels and hall that goes down for four storeys and is approx 16km long. Sremska Mitrovica, a town about an hour's drive from Novi is beautiful, full of ruins dating back to the Roman empire. The house I stayed in was similar to those you saw. No running hit water, heating systems. Very simple lifestyle but grapevines, melons growing in the garden. It was common to see watermelon sellers on the side of the road and miles of corn fields. Would love to go back and see more of the country.

@telboy007

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing!! Can NOT wait for the rest of this series!!!

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Chris 🥳 Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

Hey from Texas! Ya'll always find the best places and I just luv your content and the history given through your narration! Stay safe guys and keep'em coming! Fantastic!

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot! Glad you enjoy them. Thank you for watching 😃🙏🏼

Absolutely mesmerizing Sam and Jess!!! They all look like they fled in a hurry. I’m reading up on the history now. I was just so worried about you guys and the scorpions and bugs and spiders. I guess I’m just like that. Also a mom and a Grammie. Also had a black widow crawl across the back of my hand when I was gardening at night. It was so hot that I waited until it was dark and the heat had gone away. That will be the last time I do that. I’ve noticed this is been the worst year for black widows which are really deadly. And that’s in town!!! Needless to say I was doing the heebie-jeebies dance out in the yard screaming. I’m glad my neighbors didn’t come running. I would’ve been totally embarrassed LOL. I can’t wait for your next spot. This was just incredible. Thank you for risking your necks to show us. As always… Sending much much love from Central California💜😎🇺🇸😘

@nannyfairy

2 жыл бұрын

I learned that dance very quickly when a black widow was taking a slow walk up my arm LOL

@lotusdolphin

2 жыл бұрын

@@nannyfairy you too Jackie? That dance sends chills up and down my spine!

@nannyfairy

2 жыл бұрын

@@lotusdolphin LOL I'm in the 91762 zip code, black widows thrive here :(

@lotusdolphin

2 жыл бұрын

@@nannyfairy get out! You’re in California too. What a small world. And I’m sorry that black widows are thriving in your area. Grosses me out! I don’t know why they’re so bad this year. Worse than any other year that I’ve seen. Are you seeing any brown recluse there as well? They’re such a nondescript looking spider, but so incredibly deadly.

@francoamerican4632

Жыл бұрын

Black Widows aren't aggressive and try to avoid contact with people. We had a Black Widow that lived above the front door of our house for 3-1/2 years and another one that lived about 2 feet away from my bed for 2-1/2 years. Never had a problem with either one of them. From what I understand Brown Recluses are more aggressive than Black Widows.

36:52 chair has serbian emblem, this twoheaded eagle with crown 37:17 I think that is serbian king Petar I. Karadjordjevic (that in red clothes)

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you Sego, that is very interesting.

brilliant what a find, what a simple way of life, lovely

Sam and Jess - you should come to Spain - I live in the North of Madrid , but in the North of Spain there are fascinating abandoned pueblos - very similar story to what we see here - curtains still up /washing hanging out / photos still around - give me a bell if you ever come to Spain - I live thirteen minutes from Barajas airport. Best wishes from Simon , Madrid.

Oh my how I loved this! All those beautiful buildings and the personal items left behind. Would have loved to seen the village when it was thriving. You could almost imagine it and the people walking around. So interesting!!

The free standing kitchen cabinets in these cottages are so sweet, and beautiful in their simplicity... especially the painted green ones. The whole village has a gentle, sunny vibe. Another lovely explore. 🌷🕊️

That is a cool little village. I noticed something but I cannot tell if it was your equipment or not. I noticed I did not hear any birds chirping. Kind of odd. Great video, keep them coming!

@johnkeyes272

2 жыл бұрын

Your right no birds no insects that being the connection what birds eat

@deborahdanhauer8525

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnkeyes272 there were wasps, spiders and moths…. I saw those🐝❤️🤗

Amazing video Sam and Jess, such a shame it was left abandon, it looked like it would of been a beautiful place to live. Just wondering why everything was left behind especially the photo’s, and clothes?

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tina ☺️ It’s awesome isn’t it 😍 Many fled when the war began and others left to build new houses. The houses with everything left may have been people that never came back or passed away. Incredible place. Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

@claireb4259

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps they thought they would return and that their leaving was only temporary.

@dramaqueen4822

2 жыл бұрын

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THANK YOU for letting me tag along during your explorations. Such fun adventuring. Stay safe.

Crazy synchronicity ~ my old friend from high school, back in the 90's, visited me today, I haven't seen her for most of this year, She's half Croatian and speaks Croatian. Her family is from Dubrovnik (spelling?) 🤘💫🤘 Also, that choice of music.. ahhhhh, takes me back to trying to learn it on the acoustic guitar 😇🤘 I muthaflippin love your explores! "Ohhh yeahhh!" 😘 💜 from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺

Loved this place!!! Sooo awesome!!! They had such a hard life back then, no running water, no indoor plumbing 😳 The doors that lead to only 1 room were sooo interesting, not sure of their purpose?!? They had to walk everywhere! No handicapped people lived there!!! Loved the stonework! They had hardworking stone masons! Lovely scenery! I’m sooo very glad for you Sam & Jess, that you get to travel & see places!!! Do it now because life changes when you start having a family & get tied down to the routine called life😔 Jess you are sooo very beautiful inside & out!!! Sam, you’ve got such a wonderful narrative voice!!! Love you both!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure with us ❤️❤️❤️

Thx guys for all your awesome explores and experiences.It means so much during our tyrannical lockdowns here in Oz to get a glimpse into the world again!! ❤️🙏

@annviolet4727

2 жыл бұрын

I have known several immigrants to Australia from various areas of Yugoslavia. All I have known have been happy to come to Australia. Some had to escape the tyranny and hardship of Communism in Yugoslavia from long ago. I am grateful our Australian Governments are not tyrannical.

I REALLY LOVE the honest and peaceful commentary in your videos in places like this. Croatia must have been an amazing experience for 2 of the most amazing youtubers.

There are still anti-personnel mines located in broad parts of the region from Croatia’s war in the early 1990s. A migrant was killed by one in March. You tubers get killed sometimes, don't be one of them. 😉👍

Loved this video. Thank you Sam and Jess for taking us on this first Croatia video with you. Looking forward to the one.

I loved this video. It took me back 45 to 50 years when my husband and I lived in CO and visited the ghost towns. More like this please.

Wow guys that town was amazing! It's from a simpler time when people talked to each other

@Rubin_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Or sniped at shoppers from the high ground around Sarajevo. !!!

Modern times, in Yugoslavia, were still prosperous and all of Biskupija was well known. Knin was a major railway crossroads and a strong industrial center of the region. Many young people of Popovići decided to build new houses and moved closer to the main road. Old village was slowly getting abandoned and almost all of villagers moved out till 1980s. The Croatian Liberation War in the 1990s also had an impact on the village as many locals took refuge in Serbia with some returning after the war. The old village, luckily, was not destroyed.

Great to see video from my country/region it feels so diferent, love all this!

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Sego! This was an amazing experience, Croatia is so beautiful 😍

What a fantastic looking village where time has just stood still... I find it both fascinating and incredibly sad when irreplaceable family photographs are left behind in abandoned homes. Thank you so much Sam and Jess for your respectful & insightful videos. Safe travels both. Love & light x x

What an amazing place!!! So glad you were able to share this with us and experience it for yourselves!! Much Love

You 2 really have beautiful souls and jess is stunning xx keep safe.

Should be more views. Love this channel.

I've just started watching and already loving it xx i went to Croatia in 2004 for a holiday in Cavtat near Dubrovnik and it was so beautiful xx at that time there were lots of bombed out hotels all along to Dalmation coast... was very sad to see 😢 it is a beautiful country and would love to go back xxx Finished watching... what an amazing wee village xx such a shame that it was abandoned but as you said, it looks like folk are coming back to live in it xx can't wait for the next explore xx

Such an amazing place!! I'm happy for you to have had the chance for a cool trip abroad and exploring new stuff! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures! ♥ I just kept being worried because of possible snakes and scorpions, when I saw you guys with bare legs, and Jess even only wearing sandals. Even before you mentioned that yourself. XD Glad you came out of there intact! I always had this fantasy, to take over such a ghost town and live there with some really cool people, all creating art, making music, keeping lots of animals, growing our own food and... other fun greenery, hehe. XD Like a hippie town. Places like this would be so perfect for that! Well, one can dream! :-) Stay safe! Can't wait for your next videos! ♥

This is amazing!!! Love the history. You guys Rock! Awesome 👍 👍👍👍

Just an amazing explore! Thank you.

It’s must have been a lovely village at one time. Thanks guys, for showing us this wonderful place!

Some parts remind me of Fable. Great video guys ❤

Amazing!! Thank you guys x

Absolutely loved this video! Thx for sharing 😀

I'm so excited for you guys. Can't wait to see more episodes. I haven't been on a plane for over 20 years and finally 2019 I went to visit a friend in Florida. I actually went by myself on the plane. I missed all the sounds and the pull of the plane taking off and landing. I went on many trips with my church youth fellowship. Had family and life got busy so I didn't travel for a long time. Now kids are grown up, I can start traveling. I wanted yo visit last year but so many restrictions because of you know what. I never traveled to another country. I hope some day I will. Amsterdam is a dream to visit. You were very blessed to have gone there same. I also would love to visit the U.K. as well. Love to explore with you guys. With the whole crew. Thank guys so much for sharing your experiences. I can't wait to see more. Stay blessed and be safe🙏💖🐾🙏💖🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾💖🙏🐾

This was a fantastic piece of work , you did the place justice , well worth waiting for thank you .

That was great 😊 thanks Sam and Jess

Have been watching your videos from the beginning. They're of such a high quality now -- beautifully edited, nicely researched, tastefully put together and enjoyable to watch. You're making other KZread 'explorers' look rather silly. Well done. Keep them coming and good luck with your future adventures 👍

Looked great from Karl's video .. must see this.

Absolutely amazing video yall

That was an awesome adventure and such a beautiful place. The glass wine jugs you mentioned early in the video once had basket coverings around them as the ones you saw with the wine barrels. The basket coverings helped protect the glass when they needed transporting. Sam & Jess you did an excellent job! Thank you for sharing!

Such a beautiful thumbnail, you chose of Jess 😊 Jess was showing her softer side

Fab...u..lous. Nuff said... So glad you were able to do this for us . 🧓 xx

What a great place to explore. Sad to see so much was left behind. Nice to see a few people possibly came back. Damn those brambles and wasp's. Stay safe guys 🥰

I was in Croatia just before the troubles and saw many abandoned places because of the Serbian forces only thing missing in this is bullets holes Sad to see a whole village like that as i saw many Great video Sam and Jess Thankyou

@HladniSjeverniVjetar

2 жыл бұрын

This was probably a majority Serbian village that was part of the rebellion so after the end of the war they probably fled in fear of retaliation. The fear was mostly unfounded but Serbian propaganda was too strong so over 100k people left their homes, fled and never returned.

@jelena3163

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm serbian And that man in the picture is definitely serbian Petar njegoš From crna gora serbian monk. No way in hell a Croatian had him hanging on his wall. Just a little reminder to all This was Serbians living here and had to escape due to the Croatian army. Both sides dont favour one. Do a little research.

Just loved it, I can so see why you guys had such a good trip. This place looks amazing even though abandoned, but so sad that these homes had to be left. I would loved to have seen it all as a living, breathing place with the people there. I have often noticed that many homes share bedrooms with couples, so different from us. Loved the inclusion if your journey etc really enjoyed it. Really looking forward to your other videos. 🧡💛

Excellent guys! Just watched it and I love your enthusiasm for discovering places. Keep up the good work❤️😁🤟

Wow, what an amazing place! Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it. Love you both!

Fascinating!

Just beautiful. Love all the stone. Very simple. Quaint Village. Thanks for sharing Croatia with all of us in the United States. 👍🏻🇺🇸🤠

How lovely. Another great video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so very much taking us on all you adventures I enjoy everything you all do 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍 and also how athletic & dynamic and exciting.

Guys that was an amazing explore loved this video and respect to Jess for hanging that picture bk on the wall nice touch, keep up the good work, brilliant music too fits the video perfect, 👍💯🤘💖

Thank you Jess and Sam . The first of many overseas adventures. So jelly . 💋

Fab video Sam & Jess x

Absolutely beautiful an to see how another country lives..thank you!!

Amazing content love seeing you all in a different country, looks like you all had fun what an awesome adventure thank you for this vid keep up the good work stay safe ❤️ 🙏 x

Absolutely amazing! thanks to both of you

What an absolute gem!!! Well done for letting us share your adventure 🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤

I appreciate seeing these places and the history, thank you both xx

Sam and Jess. Aamazing videeo. The way the properties are just abandoned. Jess you look so cute in your shorts. I just love following you two. Thank you for taking us with you. XX

Jess I love how you notice different vegetation in your journey…yes all part of it!

Don't know much about Croatia, so this series of Explores will be exciting!...It's always very sad to see what gets left behind...From the Drone shots to the "hidden talents " of "Ninja " Sam!...Another Fantastic Adventure, Sam&Jess!!...Stay Safe & Take Extra Care!!..👍🥰🌹!...

Hi Sam and jess what a lovely location,some lovely houses it's such a shame seeing all the empty buildings with belongings left behind,very interesting video and thanks for sharing, enjoying your trip to Croatia

Nice vid, looks the same as when I was there about half a year ago, thats good to know 🇭🇷😎🤙

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, hope it stays that way too! Took me a while to find it, that’s a good thing 😄 Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

@TattooedTraveler

2 жыл бұрын

@@Samandjessexplore yeh, you guys came around from the other side lol, there's a cool old stone road that leads to it from the "main" side. Btw that exact purse was still hanging there 😆

Many moons ago when I was a little girl my mum had one of those big round glass bottles filled with plants ...they were all the rage in the 70 .. brill video looking forward to the rest 😍

Strange and beautiful. Love this ancient village. The stonework is amazing! Stay safe you guys! ❤️

Such a great vacay spot. Lots to be seen and studied there!!

Whoa Baby , no words😳 super sweet explore 🙋‍♀️

Great video Sam & Jess,its a shame the village is left to ruins,looking forwards to the next one's

Fantastic explore and thanks for sharing.

Thank you 🙏🏼 for another amazing and incredible video. FYI. The singer sewing machine is inside the unit you found usually. Flip open the top and the sewing machine should be attached inside. Hope that’s helpful next time you find one like this. ☺️💚🙏🏼

This was such an amazing place. I loved the music too, blessings to you both. Excellent. xx

I knew a man from Crotia. He too was religious. Good man though helped me a lot. My favorite part was the house where Jess sat in the handmade rocker!! That was cool!!

Great work!

Another great exploring video, yes I would live there in the peace and quiet. Take care and stay safe and well and thank you for sharing 👏👏👏👍👍👍🥰🥰💖💖💖🌸🌸

Brilliant video really interesting xxx love to u both x

Wonderful exploration. Really enjoyed it.... keep up the good work...

Good Evening, thanks for following me. Much appreciated, enjoying this! And no, I wouldn’t like to live there 😊

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Evening Audrey 🥰 Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for watching 🙏🏼 Enjoying ‘autumn leaves’ as we speak 😍

Just like a fairy tale village..love it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

You 2 are great together you compliment each placee you go and some times it is as if my husband and I are there THANX!!

most enchanting, thank you!! 🎉 ❤

amazing!! what a crazy cool explore

Brilliant, loved every minute

Loved this guys everything is so old. Keep them coming on strong....💕

Amazing, what an adventure!

@Samandjessexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Patricia 🥰🙏🏼

Hi Sam and Jesse from USA! This explore was very interesting. I enjoyed it very much. The 3 story house with the beautiful bed was the most luxurious looking house. Those people may have had some money. Thank you for an awesome explore!

Great video guys

That was thrilling , thanks to you both for a great adventure in the past , so much stuff ,

Very cool, gigantic time capsule.

You guys are having too much fun. Love your videos. So much history.