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Marianne should get an award back in the UK for driving in those conditions. If they got to keep Trudy's old horn it should live on in a KZread museum. 😁

Me in Kuala Lumpur with a big grin is saying... "Today you guys have completed all the modules of Driving In India by driving Trudy against the traffic flow." Be proud 😄

@Aaron-P

2 күн бұрын

"Achievement Unlocked" 😁😁

Welcome to South Africa! I’m sure you have lots of SA subscribers like me. Following your adventures for about 4 years now. Never expected the two of you to touch down on South African soil on your next stop. Enjoy.

@HB-ln1rt

Күн бұрын

Shouldn't they be warned/cautioned for their safety on the roads there? We hear it can be dangerous for hijacking etc Just a pause for thought.

Joining in with Chris, THREE CHEERS TO MARIANNE!!! What an amazing, crazy, stressful, chaotic chapter in your journey. And she piloted Trudy safely all the way across the planet's most populous country with the horn being the only thing that broke. -AND- both of you found things to enjoy, be amazed by, and kept your wits the entire time. A big salute to you both! 🫡🫡What an amazing accomplishment. Tons of love & hugs. ❤️❤️😎👍xx

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Thanks family - we will be raising a glass together soon !!

Marianne, you are an absolute rock star driving through those conditions!!! You deserve a medal 🎉❤

I've been following your journey since you were in Turkey. Marianne has shown herself to be such an accomplished and patient driver, especially in India! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventure x

The only thing that disappoints me about your videos is that it's not viewed by more people. How you not yet have 1.67 million subscribers and 5 million views for this episode alone is a travesty of this algorithm.

Not going to lie. The India series was stressful for me to watch. So happy Trudy was not injured in any way. Marianne you are a very skilled driver. I have been to SA twice and have driven the amazing country. You are going love it. The country is stunning and my heart belongs to to Africa. 😮

Durban.... I am a bit jealous, I left South Africa and came back to England last year. I was living in Cape Town and miss it so much. No doubt the "Mother City" will be on your itinerary. The Garden Route down to CT and up the West Coast toward Namibia are some of the most beautiful spots in the country. Hermanus, Elgin Valley, Oudtshoorn, Langebaan and Paternoster are all worth a visit, not to mention the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront overlooked by the iconic Table Mountain. You are in for a good time. I am glad you are out of India, it didn't seem like fun, maybe not a place to drive around. I would still like to go visit so the mayhem hasn't put me off. BTW there is very nice Caravan park in Langebaan on the Lagoon called Leentjiesklip, it's right on the beach. You can see all the way across to Saldanha. Also on the West Coast, if you enjoy wildlife, maybe visit the Buffelsfontein game and nature reserve, I worked there helping set up the Wildlife Forensic Academy back in 2022. I look forward to your travels in a country where I spent over 40 years of my life. Enjoy. 😊

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Hi Brian - we are in fact taking a different route - we will explain as we go - but this will leave us places to visit when we come back (spoiler alert !!)

@brianhepke7182

2 күн бұрын

@@TREADtheglobe Thanks for your response. Even though I love SA (I say this to all my friends who visit) PLEASE be very security conscious especially walking around with electronic equipment. Be wary of officials that are on the "take". Secure campsites are preferable to just parking up at random on the roadside. Looking forward to ride🙂.

Enjoy South Africa! We drove in convoy with brother and sister in law and their two ddaughter from Durban to Cape Town last winter, after self driving for two weeks in Namibia, safaris in Botswana and staying with friends in Zambia. We love Africa!

So sorry that India is over. I loved the music that you played while you travelled. Welcome to South Africa, I hope that you have a great time here. Please be careful.

Can’t imagine all the logistics in preparing and traveling on a trip like this. That’s assuming everything goes as planned as it has not. You two are master travelers and have kept your psyche intact navigating different cultures/languages/landscapes. Trudy has been the best, faithful road warrior to take you on this adventure. Best documentary ever!

The 'no horn' incident makes me smile each time. You are both troopers. Cheers to Marianne and her cool nerves for sure.

The one thing about India that never gets old is the traffic - complete chaos!😅

I want to thank you also for this breathtaking series of vlogs through India! I would also advocate for an award for Marianne's amazing driving skills/reaction times and steely nerves - and Chris' matching navigation! I cannot even imagine how you found your way through the countless mazes of narrow streets! I hope your time in Southern Africa so far has been everything and more than you hoped for! xxx

I am so excited for South Africa 😊 India was an experience with mixed emotions ❤ I am just AMAZED at Marianne's driving 🎉 I was having anxiety just watching. All in all I enjoyed it all.

you all must get PTSD editing your videos. Its just amazing. Thank you for taking us along!

Can’t lie, I’m hoping for more relaxing viewing 😂. Really looking forward to this next leg. Well done to both of you for surviving India. Truly astonishing 😮. X

So happy you made it through India safely. I'm excited to see your South African travels!

Finally you are in a country at the right time of the year, winter, which is fantastic, I don’t think it will be too cold, as it’s Africa. My childhood was spent growing up in East Africa, I hope you manage to get there, wonderful people, spectacular game parks and scenery.

Absolutely love you two!! ❤ I almost cried tears of happiness at the big smiles on your faces arriving in South Africa! As for India…..😱🤪!!

If nothing else, the fact you got out of India with no real incidents on the roads is a bloody miracle. And the confusion at the weighbridge was just bizarre.

AS A SEASONED TRAVELER ....INDIA TO SA? YOU'VE JUST BLOWN MY MIND!!

Three cheers for Marianne for the driving and horning like a pro! That was on the edge of our seats stressful even to watch let alone the two of you in the situation day after day. Three cheers for Chris as well being so calm (well at least on camera 😄) and not having a screaming meltdown like I would have been. Three cheers for Trudy for getting through it like a champ! Her poor horn but it could have been much worse. Don't get me wrong I thoroughly appreciate these videos and seeing so much of India through your videos is just truly amazing. Once again it is the kindness that is bestowed upon you both from strangers that touches our hearts as we watch them. Even the ones waving to you from the side of the road and all of those that help you along the way. Now I hope you have some time at a spa or other location but something that is soothing to you both. You both deserve it. 💞

Welcome to SA enjoy the country, the people and the food!!!!

It’s been a while since I checked in with you guys… wow! You are still living such a cool life. So much respect for you both.

Marianne you are a absolute legend with your driving skills 🎉

I hope your next destination is somewhere clean, calm and beautiful :) Somewhere you can relax a little bit after all that driving chaos!

Oh wow - I was hoping you would come to South Africa. Safe travels and enjoy this amazing country! Marianne, you are a super pro driver!!

You truly have nerves of steel! I am in awe. Thank you for this wonderful part of your journey - India through new eyes. Your can-do attitude shows that some limitations are in our head & some like protecting your wellbeing in extreme heat are vital.

your video clearly signifies the fact that real happiness is not in a rat race of accumulating $$ but following your dreams within your means...

That shipping experience didn't seem too bad compared to others. Continued safe travels!

Oh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marianne you are the World's Best Driver🏆🥇 Dear Trudy enjoy relaxing cruise 🩷

I am relieved both of you safely arrived in SA...excited to watch your driving here.

Welcome to South Africa!! Hope to see you in Cape Town!? 🤩

What is wonderful are your smiles and their smiles , such a simple but effective way of communicating between cultures. Why don't we all try this that's the way forward?

Trudy been driven against the queues of lorries near the Mumbai port seems like karma when you have shown and commented the Indian vehicles driving against traffic and some seen driving at the wrong side of the road. Like they say when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So kudos to you, that you did it once in India! 😉 Truly I am enjoying every moment of your thread the globe. Stay safe. Looking forward for many of your upcoming videos 🎉✌️🙏 Greetings from 🇲🇾 🇲🇾

So sneaky. I have been following you around the world wondering where next. Such a surprise that you are in South Africa. Welcome (I realize this video is delayed) 😊

Wow - even though I welcomed you already when you arrived, WELCOME once more. Now you are traveling around our beautiful country and continent. As you have already said you have fallen in love with Africa and I knew you two would!

I agree with Chris, Marianne has done some difficult driving but India has to beat them all, WELL DONE Marianne, you def deserve a medal...🏅🤚

Welcome to South Africa!! I am thrilled that you are visiting us. I hope this will be a wonderful, memorable trip travelling through our beautiful country. Just beware of the potholes!! 😀

You’ll love Africa, i backed from Cape Town up the east coast into Swaziland and Mozambique finishing in Jo’burg so many wonderful memories from that trip.

It's been interesting, but 'm ready to move on from all the chaos. I would like to have seen more of what you were eating in between all the driving.

Thank you very much for your Indian Vlogs. As a second generation of Indian parentage, I have not been in a position to be able to go to India in 35 years. I watch a lot of Vlogs on India and yours stands out as giving a unique insight into the perils of driving in India. Marianne, you are truly amazing to have undertaken this challenge. There are plenty of my generation who Would not contemplate this. Also, I loved the normal roadside sights and sounds of the highway roadsides. Thank you both for doing this as I am a fan. Looking forward to South Africa now.

very happy you are all in South Africa can't wait to see the next chapter

Welcome to South Africa, I am from South Africa and have been watching you for ages. Hope you have a safe trip through South Africa.

Yes 38 is hot, very hot, here in Thailand the rainy season has now started to everyone’s massive relief, there were a few occasions when it was over 40, unbearable, made worse by the extreme humidity. You have my sympathy, no wonder you made use of decent hotels.

Definitely cheers to your wife’s driving , and cheers to you guys positive happy attitude to deal with all unusual situations 🎉

Well done to you both. You managed to drive through India safely, that good driving 👍 looking forward to the next adventure 🙏😎

Cheers!! 🥂 I have a US driver's license and a Costa Rican driver's license, I have driven all over Europe & Turkey and never have I encountered driving like I've been seeing in India! 😮And all three are still intact! 😊Amazing driving! 🎉Congratulations! 🎉

Well that was beyond insane....now take big deep breath....and chill...the fun starts again soon....take care keep safe..and happy trails..👍👍🚙🚙🚙🚙

Looks like Trudy got a case of laryngitis at the end of her horn beeping. Well timed tho. At least shes getting a well earned rest🎉 All the countries you have travelled through so far have been thoroughly wonderful both their people and environments, Still traveling along with you, Thanks for the invite and hard work that you both put in.🧬🌍👋

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Thank you for joining us

Welcome yo South Africa. I have been following you all over and can not believe you are just 2 hours' drive from me now. You have to come north pas Richards Bay and go to the game reserve Hluhluwe. Or even to the Kruger National Park. You will enjoy our beautiful country. Just watch out for our taxi. They can be a danger on the roads. Lizzie in Richards Bay

My wife is from South Africa, we have driven it extensively, if you thought the potholes in India were bad.........at least the major freeways are better and people don't drive down the wrong side of the road. Be careful, you will love the scenery. It's simply stunning in the Drakensburg Mountains.

Welcome to SA so happy you got through all that Mayhem traffic. Hope you have a wonderful time. Yvonne and Andre. We live in Cape Town. Hope we can see you

m25 a doddle after that mess of a drive.....................................................never to be done again....too much stress.....your lady is gold you wont find another one like her

Over 50 years ago I toured India in my VW van that was shipped from Australia. I had absolutely none of the problems that you seem to experience. Shipping OK, border and customs OK, insurance OK, no problems with documentation (carnet) . Arrived in the UK with the overland experience as a lifelong memory. Bruce

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Oh we can only dream to have had the opportunity to travel and overland in those times .... My Aunt Julia tells me the same when she did it in 1967 ... But we just keep going via whatever route possible and are living our best lives - woo hoo 🚐🇬🇧🌷

Wat een prachtige beelden hebben jullie ons laten zien we hebben alleen maar genoten en wat een stuurmanskunst heeft marianne ik hoop dat jullie blijven vloggen en een goede reis terug naar Engeland top👍👩‍❤️‍👨😘

Welcome to South Africa 🎉🎉🎉 So happy to see you in Durban! Enjoy your time here. Looking forward to seeing your travels in our beautiful country! And maybe spotting Trudie out on the road 🤞

Marianne is the best driver I have ever seen 😅❤

I’m sure getting out of that hot weather was another reason to go to South Africa.

Thank you. Relax after the chaos!

What a relief!.. I own a Toyota Alphard in Malaysia ,.. seeing you drove Trudy through those narrow roads made me imagine how is it be if I drove the same narrow roads using my Toyota Alphard.. it made me swet..

I found the Indian travles facinating, especially the driving. no wild camping or camp grounds makes van living difficult I guess. happy trails to you, great podcasts

Jippee... So happy you are in South Africa. Enjoy the visit and journey.

Wow! Trudy really didn’t look that dirty on film! Who would have thought all that dirt was hers!! Safe next steps both of you 🚌🚌🚌

Best driver EVER 🌹❤️🌹As a driver , very qualified . Have driven in crazy India . You have video to prove it 😂

From the moment that you guys were not able to go to China I thought that the next best option would have been to go down to South Asia and then South Africa. India was a surprise!😅 Well, but you made it. You guys are the real deal👍😃

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Thank you - it has certainly been trickier route planning with all the logistics - but we have had the time of our lives - thank you for being part of that 🌺

Look fwd to watching your trip through South Africa

What a journey, loving it. I feel like I’m in the van watching everything with you. Your videos are so good and you both have amazing skills. Hope you come to Oz one day. Take care.

@TREADtheglobe

2 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Amazing journey across India, well done for braving the wild traffic and heat. Marianne has all my admiration!

What an exciting new adventure ! 😜😜😜

Cheers to an amazing journey..to an amazing driver and an amazing vlogger ❤❤ you both are amazing!!! South Africa!!! My gosh what next 😊

Hip hip hooray to Marianne! I am so happy you will be in SA soon.

OMG - Durban !!! I used to live in Durban (13 years I lived there) I can't wait to see how you guy's get on in joyy Durbs. Lunch at The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga is an absolute must!!! or the Beverley Hills hotel (next door) do a fantastic smorgasbord on a Sunday.

Yahoooo noticed the steers straight away , my home town enjoy xx

Welcome to South Africa. Enjoy the people and the food. ❤

Thank you for sharing your adventures 👍

Welcome to SA. Durban. Have a blessed journey further.

How exciting watching your arrival in my old home city; welcome and enjoy albeit your short drive through beautiful South Africa; may I caution you to not sleep in Trudy due to safety concerns; to the charming couple stay calm and travel on you almost there!! It would be interesting to know which route you navigating through? Stay SAFE!! A fan 🇨🇦

I love South Africa, its amazing very easy drive, the roads are massive. Just watch out for speed camera.

From South Africa there are beautiful options to drive further all the way to Victoria Falls and Angola! I have been driving from Luanda to Livingstone and back again myself. Fantastic roads and scenery and places to stay. Looking forward to the continuation of your journey!

Hi, you are two brave road warriors. Glad to see you have arrived in my home country. It is a great place, just take care there are some really bad people around. 90% of us are decent and helpful. Lock van at all times. Pull a ignition lead or fuse when possible. Make sure you have a good spare and preferably a tire inflator sealer to shorten a stop in the middle of no where. Do enjoy.

Chris and Marianne, you are legendary couple and work team👍👍👍! I have previously watched many KZreadr's travel vedioes in various countries, I will say this one is the best and most unique one. As India is fast growing and arising, it is attracting more and more global attentions. This vedio series come at the right time and more act like a documentary films witnessing and showcasing not only India's various landscapes, but also social and human development, it's really an eye opening and mind blowing experience. I didn't expect India to be like that, really a culture shock for me.Thanks Chris and Marianne for showing us the true India, well done! I will keep up watching your guy's following vedios in South Africa. GO!GO!GO!

Cheers to the best driver🥂well done Marianne, you’re a star👏

Omg. Welcome to my home town. I live in Durban South Africa. I am so excited you are here. It is a beautiful time of the year here now. Our winters are sunny beautiful days and a little chilly at night. Thats in Durban. Gauteng etc is a bit more chilly.I hope you will get a Game reserve in along your travels and see Cape Town as well. And also the Drakensburg Mountains is a must see. Welcome....welcome.

Excellent show thank you and Trudy too.

You are amazing. Menopause in the heat of India, makes me feel exhausted and uncomfortable just thinking about it. Really enjoy your videos. All the best for the next leg of your journey. 😘

Really appreciate the scenic tour 🌹❤️🌹 Delightful ❤️🌹❤️

Cheers to Marianne, she is amazing, she deserves a medal for her driving abilities. You are an aamazing couple you have showsn us your viewers what is possible if you put your mind to it, what an incredible achievement , memories you will treasure for the rest of your lives.

Welcome to South Africa, trust you're going to have great safe travels here, from Pretoria S A, would love to meet you 😊

Well, I wouldn't have guessed your next country. I had been thinking about where you were going next but many of the countries close to India are pretty unstable at the moment. Looking forward to next Sunday to see what you get up to.

Very nice apt.! We are going to South Africa next year.

Yayyyyyy you in my country south Africa. Please stay safe, enjoy the drive the scenery Shaka world❤🎉

Welcome to South Africa 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I can't believe you guys are here. Take care.

Woohoo, good job. South Africa, super fun!

Welcome to SA. Wondered if you would include us in your travels. I will look out for you on the South coast.

You will love South Africa and the people. I'm so jealous. Are you going up to Kruger National Park?

Welcome to South Africa hope to see you along the way😊