A bike with a yellow plate cannot be a stolen one. It is registered as a commercial vehicle. The reason you see lesser mileage is cause the rentals will losen up the speedometer wire that way the kms dont show up on meter. It is easier for them to get customers for lesser mileage indicating motorbikes.

@SanketKambli

5 ай бұрын

yup

@andersenchiangmai

5 ай бұрын

Or it already passed 100.000 km a couple of times and started over from zero again....😂

@vishaltawde9945

5 ай бұрын

the tire itself tells the story..... ;p

@IndianBulletInLondon

5 ай бұрын

@@andersenchiangmai haha!! In my opinion a rental enfield wont last that long. Given how that engine sounds, i guess it would have clocked something around 50-60k kms. The unnecessary rusting is probably due to humidity and the dents are probably due to first time rental riders 😜.

@IndianBulletInLondon

5 ай бұрын

@@vishaltawde9945 agreed. 50-60k is when front tyres in enfield get bald like the ones in video🤟🏽

Freddie's perfect bike , hasn't been washed in a decade 😂😂😂

@s.crambling3795

5 ай бұрын

😂😂

@malemthounaojam5046

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha so TRUE...I mean look at his bonneville

@Damian_HENRY

5 ай бұрын

That's the way it should be,, I just slap 👋 the seat clean that all the cleaning needed😂

@Jupitersonlyson

5 ай бұрын

@@Damian_HENRY Do you apply the same approach to personal hygiene? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@neilurquhart8622

5 ай бұрын

Bald tyre (“like a MotoGP slick so it must be alright”!!), no front light….whatever else, who knows? Doesn’t sound like a bargain to me! Freddie I’ve doubted your judgement for a while…..now I KNOW. Stay safe!

I planned a trip to Goa in 2018 for my wife's 50th birthday. Unfortunately she was unwell and I had to cancel. Then there was covid, then my 33 year marriage broke down and here we are in 2024. I plan to finally get there later this year or next.

@pujapete3665

5 ай бұрын

go for it.one must visit india at least once in a life time.do some bus train travel

@wrightvcx2249

5 ай бұрын

How does a 33-year-old marriage break down? In India, if a couple reaches that far, they invariably don't separate even if they hate each other.

@haxan6663

5 ай бұрын

​@wrightvcx2249 it wasn't what she wanted anymore, so she walked away.

@tonyfrancisco370

4 ай бұрын

​@@haxan6663 so how was going alone then?

@haxan6663

4 ай бұрын

@@tonyfrancisco370 I haven't been yet.

Brought back memories, had a great Holiday in Goa in 1995,

@delaguiar

5 ай бұрын

Goa is not like what it used to be in the 90’s . Goa was beautiful back then.

@Aman-vo7zp

4 ай бұрын

mind your business ricebag@@delaguiar

@Jee2024IIT

4 ай бұрын

​​@@delaguiarit's still beautiful

@PammalRaaja

2 ай бұрын

@@delaguiarABSOLUTELY TRUE!

Amazing! When I visited Goa in 1984 it was completely undeveloped and I slept in a little hut by the beach with no facilities and bathed in the sea and ate what ever I could buy from the locals. In Margoa I stayed in the rooms above the train station, which was a thing then. Very posh rooms relatively speaking and very spacious, a legacy of the British travelling everywhere by train.

@pujapete3665

5 ай бұрын

living in luxury is not my ideaa of an indian adventure.spend 2 years on and off throuout the 90,s.the adventures i had,amazing.wont go again as i dont want to see the progress made.i will keep my memories intact as i remember them.

@well_said7846

5 ай бұрын

@@pujapete3665 the progress is not all bad. Indians have a way of preserving the true nature of things.

@pujapete3665

5 ай бұрын

when i read about the rape culture their at present its not good.sorry but you have missed the boat on india as a travel destination.for sure there is lots to discoover but the old days are well and trully gone. so glad i lived the final days of steam trains and a nonne digital india.im sure there is still much to discover bur in a different mood.enjoy@@well_said7846

@Dan-xx5jq

4 ай бұрын

​​@@well_said7846I am not so sure of that and the locals will cry if you ask them. The population doubled soon after India took over and every Indian wants to live in Goa. Ironic that the RSS wants to destroy everything Western in Goa, those "Portuguese bad guys". It is a constant fight to stop unchecked and checked development. Checked development from CORRUPTION. Corruption is what India is famous for! Every politician can be bribed to folk in the government from the top to the bottom. Everything works on Corruption. You don't realize this until you try to live there. The North Indians are different culturally in that they dominate in their culture and mannerisms. They come in build tearing down all the trees and vegetation. They come in and build their ostentatious buildings which do not blend with the quaint villages and then they but up these huge walls surrounding their properties which is not what the houses of Goa have as it is about community living together in the village. The locals will tell you that Goa has been 'destroyed' in the last 25 years. They can't stop the billion Indians next door from moving into Goa. As of a few years ago the locals are officially a minority as they are less than 50% of the population. Hindi with is not their language but us now being spoken everywhere especially in the North and Bollywood music is heard blasting from all the homes. The people of Goa have their own music, language and cuisine which is completely different from North India. I think in time Goa will just be like one big major city like Delhi. One cannot stop anyone from the rest of India moving and buying property from the rest of India. And with a billion people that want to do that Goa will not last long. It is a constant fight with the locals who live miserably trying to stop the property developers from Gujarat and Punjab. If you know anything about those two communities they are very effective at getting their way. Grease a few palms and they are in. No hope.

@KevinSmith-qi5yn

4 ай бұрын

But that bike. How familiar was it to you?

Another excellent vid capturing the essence of Goa, what a bargain place you've got to stay in. Getting a new classic 350 tomorrow (your fault Freddie) can't wait. Looking forward to the next installment👏👏👏

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

You must be beyond excited!! The 350 Classic is now back to being my favourite Enfield🖤🖤🖤 Have a brilliant pick up day!

@TheNorthernClassicRider

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Freddie, will do. Will get some good pics sorted with @the_libertatia tool roll👌👍

Welcome to Goa, Monika and Freddie. The summers are rather cooler here this year. But based on what I've experienced in the last two years, it's the second half of March and the temperatures could kick up to the upper 30s celsius. So be prepared cause it tends to catch you off-guard. It also gets a lot dusty than you'd be comfortable with. So sunscreen and a scarf are good to have. Another trick is to keep a cola drink at home with the fizziness all shook out. That's a useful first aid to deal with food poisoning. Just another trick learned for the locals here. Hope you two never needed it, knock on wood.

@petervisser853

5 ай бұрын

indeed, cola and crisps work wonders if you have the runs.

@timmaskell2753

4 ай бұрын

When would you recommend, I’m thinking of December or January, weather seems pleasant, but looking to avoid crowded seasons ?

@raidredemption3327

3 ай бұрын

​@@timmaskell2753 Just avoid the last week of December (Dec 23rd - Jan 2nd). The holiday season of Christmas & new year of that week has overwhelming tourism. Avoid that and there won't be any rush or atleast it's reasonable.

Been three times to Goa, once on a trip on 350 Enfield Bullet, the other times I hired a Honda 125. It is an amazing country.

@wrightvcx2249

5 ай бұрын

Goa is a state in India. Not a country.

@david.beckenham

5 ай бұрын

​@@wrightvcx2249, he's right anyway, India is a great country. Except hygiene... This food poisoning thing... Don't want it again... 😅

@waltermatthews1155

4 ай бұрын

@@wrightvcx2249 Go to the top of the class, have you been.

@consciousbeing9654

4 ай бұрын

@@david.beckenhamdon’t worry son, we will fix that as well very soon

@angelangel-vv2yz

4 ай бұрын

​@@wrightvcx2249yes which was Portuguese

This is yer best 1 yet - what a stunning place is Goa....

Freddie, I've been following you for a while now. The answer to why I enjoy watching your, or in fact your both, channel (hi, Monica), apart from your taste in motorbikes, which I share, is actually another aspect: you show what a good time you can have with motorbikes as such, but also with the motorbike as a tool to experience the world. I wish you continued success. Stay the way you are!

@DiscoFang

5 ай бұрын

Yes, they manage to make it about the bikes but fundamentally about the life and the experience.

With india one thing is for sure good or bad you'll have a memorable experience that'll make you comeback for more ❤❤❤

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

100%!

@angelangel-vv2yz

4 ай бұрын

Only in Goa

@Doomed137

3 ай бұрын

​@@angelangel-vv2yzGoa the f'ed up Konkan/Malvan

Nice work Fred and Monika. This is when you two are at your best. Taking us to exotic places and exploring them by motorcycle 👍👍 top work.

Superb ! Great filming guys, thanks for sharing it with us!

Wow, wow WOW!.. India looks fascinating and I would love to be going there. Your Videography is nothing short of superb and had me captivated from start to finish.

Your voice makes the video so much more soothing and gives out extremely chill vibes.

These were sold in Europe until the new / revised 350s came out. I sat on one of these brand new in the Netherlands 2021, was military colors gorgeous

That's a superb video. I hope you have a great time in India. The music used in this video was beautiful and spot-on. I always love ur videos, man. Keep it going; have fun.❤😊

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks Anshul🙌🏻

@rohithbs5065

5 ай бұрын

​@@FreddieDobbsWhere are you going next?

Proper season for tourism starts mid October to around mid March. So most of the foreigners are either gone or on their way out.

I lived in Goa for over 13 years. Raised there as a pup, i can really say that Goa back in the days was as beautiful as your first love. When the sand was gold, before the ships dirtied the seas, the churches were bustling with choirs. Thank you for such beautiful commentary about your experiences, probably the best video I've watched so far.

@angelangel-vv2yz

4 ай бұрын

Yes cause of local migration to Goa got adulterated and rubbished, our Portuguese flavour is getting vanished

@choirboy321

4 ай бұрын

I was there in 78,, hitchhiking overland from uk to Australia. Man those were the days.

@reekreason2082

3 ай бұрын

@@angelangel-vv2yz Do you realise what the portuguese did to your ancestors & now U r longing for them😂

@joshuadsouza8291

3 ай бұрын

​​@@reekreason2082 stfu non of ur fucking business this is our ancestors ur talking about not urs so shut up no need to teach us our goan history we know wt our history is

I’m loving this India trip. Such great content. Makes me want to travel. ❤

Great video! Hv fun here Fred! Do enjoy ur stay 😊

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much🙌🏻

I don't mean to be a killjoy Check your insurance especially if your riding a motorcycle if allows you to use a motorcycle plus check on max engine cc. It cost me £17,000 (hospital and emergency repatriation) insurance was void because did not cover any bike over 125cc

@glynharper1066

5 ай бұрын

I have heard of this many times and if like most people we don't check the small print, that excludes riding anything over 125cc.

@glynharper1066

5 ай бұрын

It looks like a dam nice place to ride, thanks to Monica for the brilliant filming once again.

@gss6531

Ай бұрын

Cost you £17,000 in what country?

Such a cozy vlog :) ! Same Goan who commented on another video. Brief history: the Portuguese inquisition in the 15th century was considered one of the most violent inquisitions in Catholic history. Hindus from the Bijapur sultanate initially welcomed the Portuguese to use the port, but the Portuguese soon showed them what a mistake they had made. They defeated the Bijapur sultanate and annexed Goa, and later enacted strict anti-Hindu / Brahman / Jain laws to end what the Catholics considered to be heretical conduct and to encourage conversions to Christianity. One such law was that - 'reporting a neighbor of praying to idols' would have the accused evicted from his own home, and half his property would be given to the inquisitor, and have to the one who filed the complaint. This led to a lot of false claims due to greed and revenge. Some Hindus were also burned in public, some were made concubines, some into slaves... My mother is from Karnataka, and speaks the same language, that's because her ancestors fled the oppression in Goa. Many Hindus still practiced their faith in secret, and when Goa was liberated many practiced their faith openly again. I'm Catholic myself, but that's perhaps because my ancestors were left with little choice. Many Goans themselves don't know the history, because most records were burned in the 18th century, and by the time Goa was liberated there was a level or corporation and stability between the Portuguese & Goans. Some Goans can be overly proud of Portuguese heritage, flaunting their Portuguese passports / mixed culture, while some like myself are happy to see Goa / India reclaim their former autonomy. Regarding British India: though the rule was far shorter, it's what dismantled India. Pre-invasion, India owned ~24.4% of the global GDP as one of the richest places in the world, after the British left it was only ~3-4%, as India had been looted and drained of all her resources. India used to be known as a powerhouse for textiles, metal working, swords / weapons that were both deadly and ornamental, spices, pottery, arts, and wood working (India built some of the best ships for its time that lasted 20 years). There were elaborate trade routes that enabled India to establish world (Asian) trade. But when the British left only 1% of India was considered employed. A less talked about issue as well is that the British rule led to over 5x more 'preventable' deaths than the Jewish Holocaust, as all produce was shipped off as world war rations / and distribution issues created famine, all while droughts hit. It is estimated Britain took / owes India an estimated $45 Trillion USD in total. ($45,000,000,000,000) While no modern day British person is responsible for the atrocities of the past, during a time that was generally barbaric and ripe with conquest, it's good to know history. It adds to the understanding of why India still has widespread poverty (remember this was only 77 years ago), or why it can be disorganized, a certain lack of education, or why the architecture / arts of the past ended up being largely lost. I am a History / Science nerd, these objective and historical accounts bear no ill feelings in the present, and no hostility what so over, so I hope it doesn't come across that way. I loved every minute of seeing you both enjoy my hometown. The videos and videography is so soothing. As a fellow biker, and Goan, this brings me joy. Enjoy the rest of your stay and looking forward to more videos 💜

@sakshigupta8603

4 ай бұрын

I don't get why you're apologizing so much for speaking facts - actual things that happened in this country while this brit can't shut up about 'faded glory'

@yj9032

4 ай бұрын

Why are you posting it here? Way to ruin the vibe.

@sakshigupta8603

4 ай бұрын

@@yj9032 ruin the vibe??? What vibe? Better to not lie about colonial stuff with phrases like 'faded glory' and 'plagues' if ppl don't wanna ruin the vibe. You're so despicable gosh

@theunknown2090

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 the Portuguese inquisition lasted 300 years and killed 200 goans. The most violent ya right. My people have suffered from much more under the BJP. Look at the bright side. 1. Christianity crushed casteism. Well not entirely but to a large extent. All cast had one church and worshiped together. 2. The Portuguese taught us many things. They created most of the infra that still stands !!! 3. Better gutter system, to avoid water coughing. 4. They created something called command land or comunidad land reserved for people who didn't have any. (What now the politicians are selling) 5. We get Portuguese passports, where any gaon can start a new life in a euro country. (We got this by registering our birth in Portugal, because Portugal still thinks we r their citizens)

@sakshigupta8603

3 ай бұрын

@@theunknown2090 The audacity! They literally blockaded villages and disrupted food supply so as to starve the villagers into accepting Christianity. Portuguese were the worst and so are you who is actively covering up their crimes. The goan population is either becoming atheist or reverting to their native faith in the absence of foreign evil and the best part is it isn't forced on them, they do so voluntarily. Keep crying, we will uncover all the crimes you are trying to whitewash and cover up.

This is the first time I'm watching your vlog Freddie. Absolutely no regrets!! I really like your style of narration and the way your partner (Monica) actually films the whole thing. Ironically, most of the Goans who have left Goa, did so because they were also entitled to Portuguese citizenship (with a cut off as far as their date of birth is/was concerned) and then went on to eventually shift to England (Swindon in particular), with Portugal being a stepping stone. Do remember though that wasn't the norm. Or was it? Someone out there can correct me. That however, has led to a decrease in the number of Christians in Goa, coupled with a big migration of people from the rest of India into Goa for opportunities. Be that as it may, I love Goa, and I mean it. Just about everything. Place, people, food (Catholic as well as Saraswat, the two main "cooking styles" of Goa), vibe. All of it. As an aside the Morris and the Merc, ooh lala... Spoiler alert: I'm not Goan. Waiting for your other videos...

Good you've given up on worrying about food. Just come back from a month in India, Varanasi-Delhi-Jaipur+3 more places and ended up the last week to relax in Arambol, Goa. Ate Street Food, drank water from a shared plastic cup (you don't put your lips too it) and my "constitution" even though a Septuagenarian was absolutely fine😊 Didn't risk renting an RE as I didn't have an IDL☹️

@arjunraj823

4 ай бұрын

Visit Kerala too❤️

Loved this, took me back to my 3 years in Bangalore, loved the place, Mother India fair got under my skin. Watch out for the goats, no road sense, I clobbered one at 40 kph, it hurt! Few tips to avoid the dreaded lurgy, drink canned drinks not bottles, drink coconuts as good for hydration, keep hydrated as dehydration is what lowers your immunity (even if ur out on the lash).

I also bought a classic 350 few weeks ago because of watching your brilliant videos Freddie. Thanks for that, I love it ! Regards Steve, Bournemouth uk.

Thank you for visiting and exploring my country. This is a lovely video. Needless to say I'm a huge fan of Monika's work! Goa is indeed beautiful. The reason you don't see too many tourists from abroad is because its the start of summer and it can get quite hot. Most tourists come in during the cooler months - November to Jan. Also your motorcycle is at least a decade old. Its one of the early models, if not the very first model of the classic 350.

@fuelarjun

5 ай бұрын

It's post 2014, as the fuel tank has the new Royal Enfield logo

Awsome video really looking forward to the rest of them , the royal enfield is cool as well

Absolutely awesome. Thank you both so much. My mate lives over there and it is so nice to travel with you both. On our wish list ❤

Thanks Freddie and Monika very relaxing, informative and enjoyable. First one for me but I am into Yoga and interested in India although never been yet. My mother’s brother died and was buried there in the mid 1940’s I would like to visit his grave as no one from his family has so far.

You will have an amazing time love India

What a wonderful film you produced there Freddie. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I'm currently based in Sri Lanka for six months so sharing that weather, palm trees and riding. Don't want to think about the UK it is sole destroying tbh.

@habsom1406

4 ай бұрын

Ah yes, UK is indeed 'soul' destroying, endless dreary rain... and snow is forecast over the next few days brrrrhhhh! At least watching these lovely videos by Freddie and Monica brings some sunshine into my life, vibrant colours and short sleeved shirts. 😎

Just as i was abt to sleep the notification popped up. I hope you enjoy our country❤

Namaste Freddie! Yes, those trousers are too short 😂

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

Damn it!!!🤬

Freddie as a longstanding fan of the channel I’m impressed how well your kick starting as come along

The best kind of content! Thank you very much, I am enjoying it a lot!

Goa is beautiful and historic. Thank you for bringing us there thru your video Freddie.

Goa looks amazing. What a talent Monika has stitching these films together with b roll and music to tell the story. Doing these travel vids abroad is where this channel works best. Freddie has such enthusiasm for everything around him, difficult not to smile while watching.

loved it great video i miss my RE 350:(

@FreddieDobbs

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I really want a Classic 350- they have charm like no other bike

@stephensheridan6332

5 ай бұрын

Sold my Harley and a Pan European 1300 because I fell in love with a classic 350 that I test rode. Bought the 350 and it’s now my beautiful sole mate. A keeper.

I have seen very few tastefully done Indian visits by a Brit or European tourist. Thanks for being original in not glossing over the harsh stuff and keeping it real. Your fascination for exploring new cultures is captivating. Thank you.

Welcome to Goa Freddie and Monica! I'm from Goa. Hope you have a lovely stay.🙂

Been following you guys for 2+ years now and it feels special to see you both here in India. Never been to Goa but I come from a place called Shillong, Meghalaya (aka Scotland of the East, another motorcycling heaven, do look it up!). Never owned an RE but I do wish to; although I did some cafe hopping on a Honda CB 350, all inspired from you guys! Cheers and enjoy your time!

That Morris is from the mid 50s. One of the early Morris Minors. (Not the very first model, that had the headlights low down in the wings, but soon after that one. If you had lifted the tarpaulin you would have seen a split windscreen). Probably about 30 years oder than the Mercedes.

Another lovely video. No mention was made of having any insurance for that RE, I hope you had some Freddie, because a really serious accident could end up costing over 20k. Not meaning to be a killjoy but you hear of horror stories when abroad on holiday. Keep up the good work with Monika.

@colingoldthorpe5918

5 ай бұрын

No,one has insurance there 😂😂 the hospital if you have Indian rupees you will be allowed in. Trust me I know had to take a friend into a hospital in Punjab. They wouldn’t accept a credit card or insurance card only cash for foreigners 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Good one ! Thanks. Brought back lots of memories of my time there 25 years back! Not much changed

British were in India bit longer than 90yrs . . . East India Co started trading in 1600's , had their own military and fought pitched battles against the locals all over India . . . . .the bike sounds nice .

Also you're in Goa in March leaning towards April, when most locals consider it too hot for a leisurely vacation. We'll flock off to higher altitudes instead. That should explain the relative lull in tourists.

What an absolutely mesmerizing documentation in fact of an amazing city and country, with a most enriched history. Thank you Freddie this was brilliant!

Such beautiful scenery and what way to see it is on a little Enfield! 👍 Safe travels to you both..

Racing slick LOL, I love your positivity Freddie!

Loving the start of your adventures in beautiful India… thanks guys… heading out for a slow coffee on my newly acquired Classic 500 today 🤗🤗🤗

I love it! I really want to see India on Royal Enfield.

Exactly the same condition of the Enfields we rented in Goa a few years ago, same age, same rust, same kick start issues, no lights. Didn't care. Class. Bring the bike back in the same condition (or better) then when you received it and it's all good. Looking forward to the Goa adventure, memory lane for me.

Freddie and Monica….you have the best lifestyle of anyone I know. Enjoy every minute 🤘🏼⭐️👏🏻🫶🏻

I didn't expect this. So eager to see your videos in our country. Enjoy your stay. Love from India.

Lovely video as always! That Mercedes though, stole my heart.

Thank you.. Thank you for showing India with such respect and beautiful frames.

Can't wait to explore the back streets on a Royal Enfield !🏍It's got me even more excited for my own adventure in Goa! 🌴✨

Special place. Thanks so much for sharing Freddie & Monika 🙏

The enfield is the heartbeat of india, your video is amazing, its like a tourism film for goa

Hi Freddie, I used to ride from Mumbai/Pune to Goa back in 2005-08 on my HH CBZ 150. I always used to lunch at a local fisherman's hut. He used to catch local fish from his naav/hodi/boat and serve fresh food back then just for Rs. 30 for a fish thali (food serve). It was enroute from Baga towards Calangute! Goa was much different - empty , raw and beautiful back then. I haven't visited in years now and it looks different a lot!

I never seen that level of enthusiasm in old heritage ❤amazing 😊

Love from India ❤ Royal Enfield is Pure Love...

welcome to India... You make ordinary things look extraordinary !

Wow Freddie. Goa is way better than Mumbai. Man I really like that little Enfield. It’s right up my alley. The only thing that would make it better is if it was about 40 years older. And the headlight worked. Why does it have Harley turn signals on it ? It must be a custom 👍

Kickstarting a cold Classic is pure joy.

Nice one Freddie, I love Goa. Visited many years ago. What a great place to explore by motorbike 👍 Enjoy

Ohhhh wow, you've just added another bucket list motorbike destination that I must go to.

it depends what type of accommodation you want... there are less expensive places to stay... Watch 'Our Guy in India'... He gives a more down to earth view...

It's out of season. That's probably why so few tourists are around. Probably a lot more tourists in April and June / July. Thanks for the amazing videos Freddie. Always enjoy watching your travels.

@BohoDevi

4 ай бұрын

The tourist season in Goa is from October to March, post which summer sets in and during monsoon June to Sept its off season

Reminds me of being in Goa on a battered old enfield about 30 years ago. Your film makes me want to return. Great work as always.

@mtfwebster

5 ай бұрын

Same here in the mid to late 90's, I approached a local on an Enfield in Calungute (we were staying in Candolim) to ask where to rent, he sharply got off it and said just return it to the same place with a full tank of fuel, no other charge! The day was spent with locals we met at our hotel following them down paths, through what seemed people's gardens and visiting Coco beach and Panjim... I of course was obliged to make a generous donation following the bikes return.

@iankiff69

5 ай бұрын

Yes it was 1996. I think we were in calalangute for a week or so. We were backpacking all over India and Nepal. The enfield I had was an absolute death trap without any brakes. Happy times. Looks a lot more developed than I remember.

Lovely Narration of Goa 👍🙂

Do check out the Royal Enfield Garage Café in Goa. You will love it! ❤

Very well-made video. Welcome to Goa. Have a wonderful stay.

Oh Freddie that was a fantastic video and wow what a place Loving the new old Enfield definitely Loving the cafe and shop on the sea front absolutely beautiful Where were the cattle going just wandering around ?? and the birds ….🦅 are beautiful Nice moggy series 2 I think and Merc dry conditions will definitely 💯 keep the rust away Great job you two 😊😊 Looking forward to the next Phil

Christianity arrived in India around 50 BC even before most of the European nations around the coast of Kerala and has been present since predominatly in the Southern and Northeastern states as well as in Maharastra.

@mlg1279

4 ай бұрын

Not really. There's no evidence of Christianity in 50 BCE. Christianity may have arrived in Kerala between 6th and 8th century.

@raidredemption3327

3 ай бұрын

​@@mlg1279 I don't know where these guys get their info. Fr how could there be Christianity in 50BCE when Jesus was born (?) 06-04 BCE. Even then though Thomas is the who least believed in Jesus.

@ayushmankar4100

3 ай бұрын

​@@mlg1279 Christianity is brought by European traders during colonislization

@mlg1279

3 ай бұрын

@@ayushmankar4100 A small group of Syrian Christian refugees settled in Kerala before the European colonizers came to India in the 16th century. The Hindu kings of Kerala were generous enough to provide land, and refuge to these C'ians who may have fled Syria because of is-lamic oppression

Hey Freddy, the house you showed us is mostly one that’s built in the 70s or 80s but won’t be before the Portuguese left.. the old houses have distinct features which you will notice once you see a lot of them. Waiting for you to come down south to show you some really cool houses and places.

@SuperBaconbutty

5 ай бұрын

was thinking that throughout that whole section, my favourite Dobbs moments are when he makes a bad assumption and runs with it, love the enthusiasm

Happy days 😊 The RE 350 looks ideal for that setting. Great filming by Monica.

Absoloutly brilliant with the RE. I worked in Cochi (Kerala) for some time and I had an RE 500 classic. Used to go to work on it instead of the recommended Merc Taxi. I was the only white guy on a bike. It was wonderful and the people are wonderful. You will have a great time 😆

@robertbowler6130

5 ай бұрын

Plenty of tourists when I was there in January 2019. There were shops selling European food. Need a map to see where you are. Maybe its just not a tourist spot.

I'm Portuguese, 72 years old. I remember learning in my childood school, that Goa was a "province" of Portugal as Madeira , Azores and Macau. I remembrer to tour in Porto in a Morris Minor, from my family, here in Portugal. I also remember, back in the past, to travel several times in a very luxurious 1966 Mercedes 200 with a pearl white steering wheel and a wooden dash. And I prowdly own now, the "better bike" in the world: a 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500 euro 4. with 35000km.

Great video! I love Royal Enfield motorcycles!

In Goa you should visit: Candolim, Arambol, Morjim, Ashwem, Panaji, Colva, Palolem, Betul, Cola

Another nice trip of yours on a nice classic bike. I wonder whether you've noticed it or not, the background song on the Eva café on the beach is an Algerian song called "ya rayeh" performed by Rachid Taha. It's a cover of and old song interpreted by Dahman El Harrachi, both are Algerian artists 😊 Cheers from Algiers!

@dawn_alex

3 ай бұрын

Hows Algeria bro. ❤ from 🇮🇳.

@aminekessar

3 ай бұрын

@@dawn_alex entering spring time 😊

@dawn_alex

3 ай бұрын

@@aminekessar Nice. It must be beautiful. 🍃

Love how respectful you are to the local culture. Love from India 🇮🇳♥️

Went to Goa 4yrs ago Visited the new Royal Enfield Showroom the guys there were brilliant got a free T Shirt & Cap,People we’re Ultra friendly,Food was excellent & v cheap I think a beer was about 70p?(kingfisher everywhere lol)The beaches were to die for & nightlife was great Indians know how to party! While your there Freddie have a go in a Tok Tok such fun! Watching the video makes me want to pack a bag & go back jump on a Enfield & go explore love the place!

@CornishMotorcycleDiaries

5 ай бұрын

I think you mean Tuk Tuk. A race in a Tuk Tuk is an experience and a half to be sure. 😉

Thank you for collaborating with India 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 Great Britain thank you 🙏

Goa will grow deep in your soul ❤ as you were viewing that villa could almost read your thoughts of ( could I , can we , should we , ) beautiful

There's a breeze, unlike Thailand. There used to be a rave scene in Goa, it was fun to watch the hippies helicopter dancing on the beach.

Truly enjoyable introduction to Goa Freddie. Are you planing to go to Chennai to the Royal Enfield facility for a tour? Monica, your contribution to the videos is essential and fun and adds so much, I know you will keep up the good work!

Hey Freddie! So glad you & Monika made it to India.. since you are at Goa..please do goto Arambol beach, Ashwem beach & Palolem beach. The last being my personal favourite though it’s slightly far away from North where all other famous beaches are..but to be fair it’s a nice ride..Have a great time!!

No, It is the 2016 model. Registered on Jan 2016 as per Goverment Data, which means it was made in 2015.

Very nice. Fortunately for you I'm not in India, Last time I was there I hit an Enfield and a sacred cow at an intersection while riding a rickshaw. The Cow was shook up but otherwise fine. Nobody was particularly upset about the motorcycle. My riding privilege's were suspended.

Interesting video And the usual cinematic experience

Wonderful video Freddie and Monika, they just keep getting better and better. Your mix of motorcycles and travel is perfect ....... enjoy India ..... living the dream.

"Difference between German built quality and British built quality..." - What a nice compliment! Thank you from Germany.☺️

Congratulations on picking up the Royal Enfield Classic 350! What an exciting adventure awaits in India. And the apartment tour sounds like a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the local culture. As you head off to explore, don't forget to extend your travels to the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Nepal as well. It's a land of majestic mountains and warm hospitality, offering experiences that will surely enrich your journey even further. Safe travels and enjoy every moment !

12:50 You mentioned that 80% -90% were Christians because the Portuguese at that time didn't consider non-Christians as their citizens and persecuted those who didn't convert. Many people fled to the forests for survival. It was indeed inhuman. every coin has 2 face unless you are colonizer

If you enjoyed Goa, then try biking some of the other parts of India Agra, Jaipur, Kerala etc it's wonderful the people are so friendly, did you know if you ever get down to Chennai (Madras) you can take a guided tour of the Royal Enfield factory with a meal thrown in for around £6in rupees or you could when I was last down there before Covid.

Loved every bit of the video ! And the commentary.superb vibes in Goa.love from India