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[S1 - Eps. 65] CROSSING INTO TURKMENISTAN
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After riding the last 240 kilometers to Mashad, and picking up my visa (yeah!), I am going to cross the border from Iran into Turkmenistan the next day.
This was by far the most bizarre border crossing! Entering Turkmenistan was surreal and I'm still quite unsure what to think of Aschebad. Definitely ranks amongst one of the most fascinating cities I've ever been to.
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What a strange and fascinating place. That place needs a serious documentary.
Your choice of words to describe stressful situations are so positive.
Hope you can pass the desert without any problem. Anyway your bravery to ride alone in unfamiliar places is so impressive.
@Sumaya_iran
5 жыл бұрын
Azran Ahmad i would be so scared as a woman
@aperson2730
4 жыл бұрын
Don't know how she does it. It must get so lonely on the one hand and also scary as a woman on the other hand. Plus it must be physically very demanding AND on top of all the travelling she's editing and uploading her days footage. I'd really like to know what her primary motivation is.
@romygime5822
2 жыл бұрын
@@Sumaya_iran Women got the same right as man to go any were in the world. She is young strong and very intelligent. why is so hard for man to understand that woman can do things as man too, is all because man do not like competition.
You are living the dream, kid. Living the dream. That was the most beautiful city that I have ever seen but, eerie. Huge thoroughfares, spotless, everything white, yet no automobiles to speak of, no people but lots of street sweepers.
Wow! It's one of those places where you don't know what to expect, and when you get there, it's still not what you expect! How cool! Thanks for bringing us to a part of the world not often seen.
Amazing vlog today. Aren't we all glad Basanti is white in colour too!! Haha .
@cszgery
5 жыл бұрын
That was my first thought too. Maybe if Basanti is not white, she wouldnt got the visa. :D
@pritamdey2709
5 жыл бұрын
@@cszgery ha ha ha... good1 bro
@orahovavucichitlerdacicgoe7223
4 жыл бұрын
That is why they give her a white route,there is road route for green cars and red and black they all separate.
@orahovavucichitlerdacicgoe7223
3 жыл бұрын
@Arnold Schwarzenigga i know it sounds bad but that is reality..
@rebeccarasakanya533
2 жыл бұрын
Iran has the most beautiful guest houses and the hotels beautiful The houses are also beautiful
Hi! There. Greetings to you! Your journey through Iran was a memorable and happy one.The people of Iran and authorities are so kind and respectful to travelers. It's Vlogs like yours on a motorbike to far of countries to visit and meet people of different cultures and traditions that viewers follow religiously. GodBless the people of Iran may we always be kind and respectful to eachother. About your arrival into Turkmenistan, its so beautiful and clean. We in India too sweep our roads. Anyone looking at you Vlong will appreciate how well the city is built and attention to details. The roads are the life line of any city and country. Thank you for your Vlogs, they are very informative and helpful to others who would like to plan their International road trips around the world ALONE on a motorbike! GodBless and protect you throughout your journey. Regards, Joe
@rs-ld1lj
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful words about Iran. God bless you.
What a scenery!!! What amazing roads and streets!!! It feels intense all white stuff and so few people on the streets, Feels like it's a setup or a plateau for a film???? Hope the curves and the road continue to treat you and Queen Basanti well.
Absolutely incredible sights today. I would never have guessed that Turkmenistan was anything like this. Stunning so far!
Seeing all buildings in white with well paved highways, reminds me of Muscat, Oman. Love your videos!
7:14 Must be cold. ;) The only other place I have seen with roads that empty is North Korea. Very surreal. 0.o
I am very impressed with your ability to communicate and so many different languages. What an amazing skill set.
Cheers again from arctic Norway! I'm amazed that you are able to tackle that border bureaucracy AND keep a cheerful smile. Wonderful!
I was thinking Turkmenistan is another dry place with a lot of rocks. Boy I am shocked, the beauty of the buildings, the design of every building is just on a different level.
@brigidm6279
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, but it looks like it was all built at the same time, like a movie set. There's something real North Korea about it...
@berdigylychrejepbayev7503
6 ай бұрын
80% is desert but the res is awesome actually
I've been watching a couple of your videos every now and then, and all I can say is that you are truly inspiring. I think you have done what all riders think almost impossible. You are absolutely crazy and I love what you're doing. Good luck for the rest of your adventure! Peace. :)
Your channel is fun to watch! Your attitude is always so positive and upbeat too. Thanks for sharing you fantastic trip!
I am absolutely stupefied after this vlog. She has captured the strangeness of the town so well. Looking forward to knowing more about the place
I thought getting a visa to any country was extremely tough. But here she was, getting hers like she was buying candies from a candy store.
Very strange country! Sounds like a science fiction situation ! Very interesting video , Brava!
What an interesting country. Cleanliness is not overstated there. The white marble city was beautiful, the white car only thing is a little bizarre I will admit, thank goodness Basanti is color fitting there. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing more of this very unique country.
the details you gave of your customs passage is fascinating. Thank you.Go safely onward.
Lesson people should learn from today's vlog; if you believe in something, nothing can stop you. Just keep going and inspiring :)
I have so enjoyed your travels to date. PLEASE be very careful and have a safe trip through Turkmenistan...
@sunflower88639
7 ай бұрын
Turkmenistan is the safe country so relax
Great...yes...,you have made to TURKMENISTAN...becarefull on your ride..it is a great view about IRAN...thanks Noraly .IRAN people is wonderful.
She's a whirlwind of positivity 😄😊
Much love and respect to the people of Iran, such lovely people. I really enjoyed your journey through Iran 🇮🇷
@rs-ld1lj
6 ай бұрын
Much love and respect to you and your family from Iran
I Promised myself that i will be the first one to watch and like your Turkmenistan video.....And the promise has been kept. All the best and keep motivating us, You rock.
Thanks to you for let me sneak a peek about this interesting county..
I am constantly in awe of your journey. Just amazing ~ MS
Turkmenistan looks a dictators utopia, although this dictator cleans the roads.
@albertocassinelli1218
4 жыл бұрын
and everyone's teeth
@deza9640
4 жыл бұрын
Да, так и есть - статуи президента, и все в белом и золотом плиз
@hipsu555
4 жыл бұрын
@@maclynmonroe1263 This was like 1 1/2 years ago, Covid didnt even exist then...
@iranmaster
3 жыл бұрын
Everywhere is dictator for westerners except west
@Andreas4696
3 жыл бұрын
@@iranmaster Except Turkmenistan actually is a dictatorship, so what's your point?
Weird place, but the traffic situation looked amazing.
Another great episode! Everyone should rewatch these early episodes a second or third time! It is so nice that you have not changed, but your riding skills have improved. Ride safe Noraly!
What a ride you had through IRAN and you met wonderful people. Thank you for the amazing vlog through Iran.
Hi Dear,am watching you from Dubai.Am so happy that you got transit Visa.May your entire ride get safe.
Howdy IB! Well I guess it was good Basanti is white as well? Strange that there are no cars on such beautiful roads…gorgeous buildings like Disneyland for Middle East!
@berdigylychrejepbayev7503
6 ай бұрын
turkmenistan isnt in the middle east
The way you are riding and exploring each and every country is just mind blowing mam..After watching your videos I just feel like I myself am going there and visiting without having the necessity to go in reality...thankyou for such a wonderful vlogs..keep continuing the same : )
When you stopped to record again, and a couple of cars went by I thought, "Oooo, rush hour."
Aschebad must be the cleanest city in the world. And no traffic jams. All that road and no cars, wow!
Educational video! I used to own a white car, so I would have been able to drive in that city. Wonderful, enigmatic videos. Best to you and Godspeed.
OMG. That small window where you got your visa...I've never seen anything like that.
Happy you made it through PERSIA Looking forward to having you here again. Drive safe and good luck. So Long✌
You are not one woman You carry all universe with you God bless your gypsy soul
@SpiderF27
5 жыл бұрын
Who told you she's gypsy?
@divineyogacentre7125
5 жыл бұрын
I wish you could differentiate between “gypsy soul” and “gypsy girl”
@evertdevries8814
3 жыл бұрын
'gypsy soul' is a brilliant description of Noraly. It doesn't make her anything bad.
Wow! Just mind blown! I was not expecting Turkmenistan to look like that at all. Don't know what I thought it would look like
Супер видео! Очень интересное! Захватывающие. Настоящая путешественница!
You are a brave brave brave person. Big fan!
Bombs no, ak 47 no, automatic weapons no, you didn't tell them Basanti is made like a gun since 1901. 😂
@johnholmes6314
5 жыл бұрын
My 1995 iron bullet still going strong!
@KARMAkazeMoto
5 жыл бұрын
😀
@KARMAkazeMoto
5 жыл бұрын
@First Name Last Name my big trip will be to take the Himalayan to the far north of Alaska, to Deadhorse and the Arctic Ocean coast. But I have other shorter backcountry and camping trips planned. I'll probably introduce everyone to my remote cabin as well. What about you? Has Noraly inspired you to go on any adventures soon?
@KARMAkazeMoto
5 жыл бұрын
@First Name Last Name, will do! And I'll check that channel out. Thanks. Take care! 🙂
@DrAcula496
5 жыл бұрын
But Basanti is Bullet.
Fantastic VLOG! I love it when you talk about your various experiences, like border crossings, hotels, food and local people. It brings such depth to your videos. Such a beautiful world filled with incredible people!! Very much looking forward to your future VLOGs!! May God keep you safe on your journey!
So, I recently discovered your channel in season 6. The one where you filled out the form for the JACKPOT! 😁 Good luck with that! Anyway, I watched a few of your season 6 videos and became aww struck! I mean, WOW! So, I decided to go back to the beginning and watch all of your videos. I’m on Season 1, episode 64. You have AMAZING STRENGTH and courage! I’m really enjoying the beautiful scenery but also, learning about people across the world as well. My husband was in the Navy and he spent some time in Iran in 1990. He told me that they were really nice people. It was very cool to see how they treat you and how they just took you under their wing. That’s so amazing. Every time your scarf started to fall off I would worry that somebody would give you a hard time or even get mad at you but nobody ever got ugly with you. Goes to show that you can’t believe everything you hear about people. Meaning things you read or hear on the internet or through social media. I’m not really a big social media person anymore but used to be . For the most part or as a whole, they are all wonderful, amazing and good hearted people. ♥️
Wish the roads in the UK were like that! 👍
Wow, just wow....this is certainly turning into one hell of an adventure! Congratulations on getting in at last and what a bizarre place it looks...what is it with the white car rule?? Lovin' your work, looking forward to the next instalments(s)....ride safe!
@ItchyBoots
5 жыл бұрын
I talk about that rule a bit more in the next video 😋
@TheMissendenFlyer
5 жыл бұрын
@@ItchyBoots I look forward to it with anticipation!
@michaelhewitt9219
3 жыл бұрын
Good thing Basanti is a white motorbike!
@markshah6213
3 жыл бұрын
Turkmenistan is a very poor 😢 country. Why they show this kind of attitude!! Bizarre...
@johnthomas2485
3 жыл бұрын
@@ItchyBoots Fortuitous that Basanti is white. Or had you known that ahead of time?
A girl with extra tires in her hotel room! Noraly has her priorities strait. Always prepared! Cheers.
All that sweeping has certainly paid off.😅
Hope you really enjoyed your trip to Iran where Iranians love Tourists
No surprise why roads are not crowded since all other colors have to stay at home and study! :))
Onward we shall go! Interesting place
At last you made it Noraly well done , Aschebad looks very bright in white marble , that is a new one on me the roads being swept, Manchester could do with some of that, ha,ha, really looking forward to your next videos ,all the very Best
You certainly are a brave girl. I don't think I would ride in some of those countries.
Hai Noraly. Great journey. You taking us to some real awesome places. Really enjoy watching your channel. Love from Malaysia
Hi, I’ve been watching your videos and love them! You are so brave to do this on your own! Your videos are so addicting but I will definitely watch them all! The world is such a beautiful place!
What a bizar country. Nice to see this video
What would have happened had you purchased Basanti in black??? So glad you got your visa. Looking forward to the next video! Peace!
You were lucky to get to Turkmenistan. It is one of the most closest countries in the world. Next is north Korea.
@versedi
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-hl2by2jz1s Very hard to get a visa as traveling tourist.
Ashgabat is a crazy place, cleanest city I've ever seen. Every building pure white with gold details. Gorgeous to look at and lit up with tonnes of coloured lights at night. We had exactly the same experience getting into Turkmenistan with all the different offices except we did it at 1 am in the morning with about 100 other people getting off a ferry. It was insanity.
So brave, you have lots of guts, you are also clever and strong. Keep going.
Its really crazy..... such amazing roads... and rarely any one visible...... :) i am from India... i an see more people in 100 meters :).... Have an amazing ride.... enjoying your ride as always.....
Congratulations on your success in crossing through the Turkmenistan border and the 50K subscriber mark! You and Bassanti are rocking it!
Hello, I found you when searching for evaluations of Himalayan. I love your videos, you show all the nice people and the beautiful landscape of all the countries that you rode by. I admire your courage, and wish you the best!
Welcome to Turkmenistan! So quiet, clean and what's with only white cars! Well let's see what else we will discover here!
It is good you did not mess with border official in Iran , they can get quite nasty .
@Vancouver.BC.1
4 жыл бұрын
Mess with the border officers in the US.. and enjoy their shooting at you!
Brilliant vid thanks Iran looked amazing , would , be amazing to ride there one day stay safe
Thanks for the ride 👍🏻😎
Such a smiling face and approach can win anybodies mind in anywhere . Wonderful journey . Have a good time .
You have the prettiest blue eyes on video... Stay safe...How many miles on your bike?
Waiting for your videos...best wishes for the next journey!!!
A happy-friendly women traveler, with her bright blue eyes.....I hope you enjoy your life, with travelling on another part of the world!
Hi!! Noraly, Hip hip hurrah!! Alles goed uit gekomen! Turkemenitan.....blij dat je er ben zonder veel problemen. Goed uit rusten, en veel geluk verder!!👍
"Do you have AK47, bombs, grenades ?" No "Oh, OK, here have some of ours"
@Limewire1984
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks.
Those streets look like a dream for drivers. Enough space to move freely. Only white cars?.must be close to heaven. And those white buildings whith golden designs!! Amazing!!! Anyway no UFO!s for today.
@GourabDash
5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@shaungordon9737
3 жыл бұрын
It's the most beautiful city I've ever seen. Wow
Beautiful scenery. You are very lucky to witness it.
What a stunning place........
@shaunmckenzie5509
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, incredibly beautiful.
that officers just wanted to see your motorbike😂😂
@omidpoulady4859
5 жыл бұрын
بیکارن به مولا
@aminsaghazadeh1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@omidpoulady4859 کلا پلیسا خیلی فضولن😂😂
@mmbmmb8890
5 жыл бұрын
اونجوری دورش کردن خوبه نترسید اخرش هم که سلفی گرفتن باهاش انگار رییسجمهور امریکا اومده
@aminsaghazadeh1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@mmbmmb8890 اگر ولاگرای مختلف رو تو یوتیوب دنبال کنید یا سفر برید متوجه میشید چیز عجیبی این رفتار ها نیس مخصوصا تو ی کشور جهان سوم تو کشوری مث هند یا جاهای کمتر توریستی تایلند با ایرانیا هم رفتار مشابه دارن بخاطر رنگ پوست نیست
@aminsaghazadeh1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@mmbmmb8890 و دورش نکردن دارن موتورو دید میزنن😂😂😂( دست اون پدر سگایی که باعث ندید پدید شدنمون شدن درد نکنه)
Congratulations on crossing 50 k subscriber's
I'm enjoying your adventures and descriptions. Be safe. Turkmenistan crossing, weird is the word.
That road in Turkmenistan was on another you tube chanel top ten places money spent on flops and that road was one of them hope you having a great time on your travels beautiful places keep going lv from dave in the u k
Yes, I was thinking why we must put all these borders up anyways? We’re all human! Let’s build more bridges, not borders 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍
@SpiderF27
5 жыл бұрын
At one given point in your development you will know why we have borders here on this planet. Just wait a bit longer for that and all will make sense to you....
@raffiart5121
5 жыл бұрын
Meeshka Bear We have borders since we have different systems in different countries. Without borders we would have chaos.
the fact that the city policies only accepted white color cars are so mindblowing.. such a bizarre + rare policy :D
Was Nice watching your vlogs, a pleasant voice, nice and chirpy. wasn't boring at any point. Captivating Betty Davis eyes....
Ashkabaad.....Nice Clean City👍👍
So you spend 14$ and 73$ to enter turkmenistan border...but once again im salute to iranian people,immigration n custom..[follower from indonesia]
@dereckrandell2458
5 жыл бұрын
I think maybe the $73 was for Turkmenistan currency, I may be wrong.
@wahyuriders
4 жыл бұрын
From Indonesia too
@MarquisDePattaya
4 жыл бұрын
This is called baksheesh and also a bribe
Road sweepers on USA roads would be like a short game of Frogger.
@SerenityMusicOasis
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
Help me I'm trapped in this channel I can't stop watching these videos
very nice it is happy to see you IN TURKMENISTAN finally you did it.... All the best for next adventure....... RIDE HARD RIDE SAFE............
A : "I have the most dangerous job in this country." B : "What do you do?" A : "I sweep the highway... with a broom."
@osimnod
4 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine an officer asking for details about the escape vehicle in a crime? Officer: "What color was the car?" Eyewitness: "White" Officer: "Thanks. You've very helpful. Now get in the paddy wagon, smartypants!"
@ghadirizadi974
3 жыл бұрын
I think they're intelligence agents 😄
@ghadirizadi974
3 жыл бұрын
The police officer was so funny. He called bassanti bicycle?! 😁 And wanted to konow you are from Netherlands or Holland! 😛😁😄
@Reza-sl4jm
3 жыл бұрын
@@ghadirizadi974 that guy was a major, probabaly patrol supervisor of whole area
@Limewire1984
3 жыл бұрын
Well, the broom handle was made from a repurposed AK handle so...
Hi I love the way you ride the bike
Wow, your eyes are seeing wonders. Big up Noraly. I've finished watching Patagonia to Alaska & now will binge watch this side of the world. Thanks for taking us on this amazing ride 💓. Watching from the land downunder Sydney Australia.
Wow, you have the most beautiful eyes, Masha'Allah! I just wanted to let you know that Turkmen girls really appreciate foreign women like you for your bravery and positive attitude.
Thank you for bringing these treasures to us! White cars only ? not lots of tourists? odd.
that military guys in Turkmenistan were so funny
@shivak.1440
5 жыл бұрын
There was no Turkmenistan military in her video! Just the Iranian police!
@aminsaghazadeh1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@shivak.1440 no there wasnt, watch after crossing the border moment you will find out what i am talking about
Wow! Came across your videos out of nowhere. Now I'm hooked!
perseverance and persistence with a pretty smile is the key to ride through turmenistan!