I joined the indigenous Naso tribe of Panama |S6-E35| 

Noraly, I think your channel should be included in a secondary school program because of the wonderful insight it gives into how others live and it provides a wonderful down to earth view of other countries.

the young man - "this river is our life, without this river we are done. we are protesting not to build another dam , for our lives.." Thanks Norally for this amazing insight. Travel safe

Culture comes alive in this episode. I just read that the Naso already are fighting the ‘dams’ for almost 50 years. Well done to put them in de spotlight today. Have a nice weekend!

Adventurer, vlogger, geologist, historian, traveloguer and anthropologist seems Noraly can turn her hand to anything. Great video. Ride safe.

We learned about indigenous people and their day-to-day activity in books at schools and the libraries but through Itchyboots we can actually see the practicality of the way of living of these indigenous people and get to experience it visually. Thanks to Noraly.

Did I hear someone say Itchy Boots University? This series is more educational than many hours of formal geography classes. The educative quality of Noraly’s work cannot be understated. She’s filling in gaps of my education where indigenous communities and life off the grid is concerned. A corporate production or documentary does not have the same effect of getting up close and personal with the subjects as they accept her and are at ease to show their way of life. Absolute master class.

I want someone to look at me the way Macho the horse looks at Noraly as she walked away😅 I loved this episode…our guide; Professor Noraly took us on another awesome adventure and we got to learn about the Naso people.

Noraly, without taking away from what you are presenting us on every episode, but I have to say I was blown away by Orlando's wisdom. You hit the jackpot with your guide. Not only is he so well spoken in the Naso language but his Spanish vocab and dominance is probably better than mine! Not only is Orlando able to communicate but to express the struggle of his people in very simple and coherent terms. No drama, just straight to the point. When you get to Honduras, please do visit "Triunfo the de la cruz" and "La Esperanza" , two areas where female indigenous activists where murdered to stifle them from speaking out against atrocities to the indigenous population. Their names were Berta Caceres and Jeannette Kawas. You are doing an amazing job for us bikers, but culturally you are exceeding my expectations.

I'm learning more about the world watching you than I ever learnt in school. Always a pleasure to watch your adventures.

Huge thanks to Orlando, his family and friends for allowing us all a fascinating glimpse of life with the Naso tribe. I hope the government listens to them so that their unique way of life can be nurtured and preserved. One of the worst crimes the world can commit is deliberately destroy its own peoples way of life - unforgivable! Huge thanks too, to Noraly for another incredibly interesting video.

Noraly: 🇳🇱 Is she an adventure biker? or a documentary maker? or a geologist? She’s all of these and more, she’s gotta be the best on RU-vid. Take care, ride safe and look after yourself…….from Cambridge UK 🇬🇧

you are not only a traveler, but as a vloger who explores to the deepest places, and tells a little of the history of that place.. it's amazing

This morning I told my daughter who is a geologist @ conocophilips to have a look at your videos. I told her don’t get tense with work to search for oil. Take it easy & at times watch Noraly enjoying life to the fullest! 😀

Lovely to see the indigenous people trying to keep their way of life and Noraly riding the rapids, wonderful episode, thanks.

This is absolutely one of the best episodes of Noraly's adventure Without the itchyboots bumper at the beginning, it will be easily mistaken for a Nat Geo episode. Yes, the video quality is that good, Noraly's narration is flawless and the content is very Nat Geo Top notch job, NORALY 👍 WUATB

What a beautiful experience! Native people still living close to the land. Thank you for sharing!

So far, I’ve watched every video in this series. Each time I actually think to myself, “this is the best one yet”. these videos are better than things that are in high budget channels like National Geographic etc. You do such an incredible job of getting the right kind of content and putting it together. I don’t know how you do it single-handedly. But please keep it up. I look forward to each one! Thank you 😊

You're doing great work here Noraly. While the West is bridging the end of colonialism with the start of the Metaverse, world cultures have never been more in danger of disappearing. So there has never been a more important time to meet and learn from indigenous people rather than square-peg them into our round-hole societal norms. Keep up the good work!

In Germany we have this well known tv show called "Terra X". Its an educational show about countries, their culture and overall history. With videos like this you Noraly are absolutly on their level. They couldn´t do it possibly any better. Thank you very much again for uploading such great content.

I love that you can sense humor in other languages. You're such a well rounded person.

What a outstanding visit with the indigenous peoples Noraly. You are full of unexpected wonderful surprises for us.

This was a much more interesting episode than others - where you just drive. Your linguistic skills increase your, and our, enjoyment so much.

"Yampi roots are a staple food source for many indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and Central America. In Panama, Yampi root grows only sporadically in the wild. There, indigenous populations believe that the plant was sent from heaven in response to the prayers of the people. In the Caribbean, Yampi root is also used as an accompaniment to Christmas ham, which is glazed with pineapple juice, ginger, orange marmalade, and honey, and served with pineapple rings during the holiday season."

So interesting learning about the indigenous people and their history and challenges. Beautiful culture, wonderful people and surroundings. Thank you Noraly❤️

It is your personality and the way you carry yourself with the others makes you very welcoming ...you earned people's respect bc you always respect the other's that includes little kid's too... Thank you Miss.Noraly..

Noraly, your Spanish has gotten so good! I speak Spanish and probably would've missed Orlando's great jokes like the "you can't walk" one. You are one with the people. :)

Interesting scene, with Problems not even realized outside Panama. It is such a shame. How your guide managed to steer the boat in such low water without loosing the prop every 3 minutes is impressive. Take all the time for your stays and travels. These are some of the people you will remember all your life. Good luck further on.

i cant believe it it's season 6 already. I'm still re-watching season 1 which in my opinion is still the best season for me.

You gave the indigenous people of that area a voice! Thank you, you're doing a great thing sharing your conversations with those people.

The hand-hewed canoe, fish pits, and a visit to a Naso tribe create an amazing adventure. It is a sad story of how the Naso people have to battle to preserve their lifestyle but their story is an old story. True moments to be treasured. Continued safe travels. Cheers.

As always, your interactions with local people are as interesting and fun to watch as your riding in challenging terrain. It is good to have a reminder that “progress” does not need to happen at the cost of small, unique cultures and communities. Well done!

A very special video! Meeting indigenous people was a real treat not only for you, Noraly, but those of us who are sharing your adventure. I really enjoyed seeing Orlando and his wife, and Orlando's grandad --- 89 years take us back to 1933 --- I'm sure it was an exicring time! The river was beautiful, and the people hospitable, and you gave a great account of their history. Wishing them the best!

WOW! What an interesting day! So refreshing to see people continue to keep their heritage alive. Orlando was quite the humorous guide...about cracked up when he said you ride all those miles on a motorcycle but can’t walk hahaha. Great great video Noraly. Thanks so much for the education as well as the scenery.

Noraly your video's of the indigenous people brings up so many emotions in me. I am happy to see these people and the way they live it brings great joy to me but on the other hand it makes me sad that there way of life is disappearing. It brings me to tears some times. But god bless you for doing what you are doing. Not so much for the entertainment of it but for the bringing of us all to a better understanding of each other around the world. I think that the RU-vid world travelers are bringing us as humans to a better place in space and time.

You're doing in-depth travelling, Noraly! What a great watch :)

Previous & this episode together has been d best part of season 6 so far & reconfirmed why Itchy Boots is d best travelogue on RU-vid.

Not so different from indigenous people everywhere; I'm reminded of some of the African tribes you visited and stayed with last year. They all have to deal with modernity... a cell phone in one hand, the dams spoiling their river highway in this case. Love that I can learn something in every episode, cultural, geological, scenic wonders... the rewards of adventure! Happy trails.

You have some incredible skills. I can’t believe how these people embraced you, and shared their culture with you. You have people skills. I’m impressed.

A monarchy in the Americas. Who knew? And what can say more of the Naso's struggle to survive as a unique people when the young man speaking on its behalf and heritage is powered upriver by an outboard motor and explains the threats the Naso face as he clutches his i-phone. We live in a fascinating and intriguing time. And world. Noraly always presents it with sensitivity and beauty. Big Thumbs UP.

Great to have the Naso speak about protecting their way of life and the land that is dear to their culture.

Nice! Noraly, this is one of the best videos you have put out. Love all your work but would really appreciate more videos of this style and content. Showing us peoples, places, food and cultures that you encounter on the way is where it’s at. Thank you once again for what you do! -Tripp

I love seeing Panama through Noraly again. I visited the indigenous people of Panama and we had lunch. The fish was grilled and there was not enough of it. Then the Man took a plastic bag and the stick leapt into the river and dove. Five minutes later it came with a plastic bag of fresh fish. Awesome. Nota Bene the environment is notoriously degraded. Keep traveling safely.

Orlando has a great sense of humor! It's wonderful to see so many gems of humanity on the road!

Wonderful insight into a unique culture. Really enjoyed the video. I'm new to you channel, and love your very relaxed and natural style around people you have met on your travels. I'm currently working through your videos.

Masterpiece documentry on indigenous people. This is how indigenous culture evolves , grow up to its glory and start fighting for servival. But still happy in their own world. Where they depend livelihood on surrounding. Seperate series must be start as indigenous diaries. Noraly you are very close to real civilization, culture, traditions. Keep it up.

Itchy boots has become a part and parcel of my life and I feel every moment how I keep on craving for more and more. Thanks Noraly 🙏

You had us visit the indigenous people in South Africa and now in Panama. What an education you are giving us!!! Thank you!

Thank you for re igniting many memories of living in Panama! Working on Bluff Beach, and enjoying the road to Bocas town! You're the BEST!

Videos like this are more relevant and interesting than many commercial videos and much more interesting to watch. It's great to get a glimpse into the lives of indigenous people but sad the same story is being repeated the world over - loss of habitat and especially loss of water, causing indigenous people to move and lose part of their heritage. Thank you Noraly for another fantastic video 👍

(in Portuguese) Noraly, a cada dia cresce minha admiração por você! É uma pessoa preparada para conhecer o mundo e respeitar as culturas. Love you!

I thoroughly enjoy the more educational episodes, sometimes even more than the beautifully scenic ones. Norally, thanks again, you've given us a wonderful look at something I doubt most of your viewers, myself included, even knew existed! we seriously need to get RU-vid to install a bigger thumbs up for channel 😁

This world needs more Noraly's...blessing to you sweet lady.

Noraly you are such a great ambassador for your Country. Superb language skills and an epic adventurer.

Thank you Noraly. My wife's family and our children are native american. I really appreciate this, and understand too well the struggle to retain the language, which as you know, is the backbone of any culture. What I appreciate is that you (as a polyglot) understand that different languages are not different ways of saying the same thing, but often express different world views and different ways of experiencing the world, family and more. They are teaching Naso to the children. This is a very serious and difficult undertaking, but immensely important. Your mention of this at the end of the video is wonderful, as is your respectful travel among so many different peoples. Cheers.

Thank you very much Noraly for showing us the back roads of every country you’ve visited….in this case the back riverway and the Naso people of Panama.👍

That is the most relaxed lifestyle I have ever seen. No wonder people there as so easy going. (Presumably)

Awesome episode! I loved the area. Those stairs were works of art. And Orlando's teasing of your walking abilities was spot on🤣

Awesome Awesome again.👍💯

Eres muy disciplinada Noraly, siempre inicias tus recorridos al alba. Muy empatica con todas las personas y se ve disfrutas lo que haces. Saludos

One of the best video…educational as well adventurous .👍

This was a very nice video. I appreciate bringing our attention to the sad reality of yet another example of indigenous people being marginalized and strong armed out of their lands and way of life. We cannot keep destroying nature and expecting infinite growth out of finite resources. Biodiversity and the health of the ecosystems of our planet IS the only real wealth. Health is wealth both on an individual scale and on the most Macro level. Thank you for showing us this. Wishing you blessings on your mission.

The video's of you riding are great, but these video's when you stop and smell the roses, are even better.. I rode my 1985 v65 magna thru 12 states, and the first state I went thru I only stopped for gas, food and sleep.. Cruised right thru, like I was in a big hurry to get nowhere fast.. I stopped to take a leak, and found the most beautiful little river valley, where I decided to camp for the night. Had I not stopped, I would have never saw the river, or the valley for its beauty.. Stayed there for two days, met some wonderful locals, who showed me where a natural hot springs was, and we had a nice little soak.. For the rest of the trip, and now any trip I take, I dont get in a hurry.. If you hurry, you will miss so many beautiful sights, and could miss out on a new friend, or an adventure to talk about as we get older.. Thank you for reading this..✌♥️🇺🇸

Understandable why this left such and impression on you, Noraly. Thank you for taking us with you on this visit. So beautiful and green. I can understand why they don't want the dam. There is such a fine balance between nature and progress. Very nice video. Thanks for your efforts!

Hi Noraly. I dont wrote more in english Ahora lo hare solo en español- Lo hablas muy bien , tanto que la gente original, te puede entender. No solo por el idioma, sino por tu calidez y simpatia que hace todo mas facil en latinoamerica. No eres ese gringa soberbia que todo le da algo que llamamos ^cosa* cuando es algo que no conocemos y parece no gustarnos. No, al contrario, compartes un humilde plato de comida con la gente y generas esa corriente de amistad. Te sigo hace mucho y por otros continentes, pero creo que este viaje a travez de latinoamerica, te ha abierto mucho mas el corazon y nos haces viajar con mucha calidez. Fuerza Noraly y la fiel Alaska, que me encanta como suena cuando la haces volar por las rutas. Gracias

You didn't oversell this episode, this was magnificent! 🤗

Wow Thanks for the extensive education Noraly. You're truly a champion. Bless up. Watching from Sydney Australia

Incredible Noraly! You took such time to know this indigenous people that so very few Westerners/tourists take to speak with and know. Mega congrats on your travels to reach out and meet our fellow mankind 👍🏼. Wonderful video! Thank you 🙏

One of your best videos yet, I loved learning of the indigenous people of Panama.

Lo mas lindo es el niño durmiendo, muy dulce Que buen video gracias Noraly

Thank you. Sharing these people and their lives, though briefly, is incomparable. The river is absolutely gorgeous.

I think this is my favorite video so far. Thank you for bringing the world closer together ❤️

About 20 minutes old video, already 8k views and 1100 likes...we got our eyes on you Noraly, thank you so much for amazing content!

muy lindo video y muy bueno saber de esa cultura! gracias! saludos desde la patagonia ARGENTINA!

In each episode there are surprises and we see beautiful corners of the world, even without Alaska!!🙂

So much to learn from each other and especially when there is so much wisdom from living in harmony with the environment

Wow what a day , quite the adventure getting to meet and interact with some of the indigenous people and get to talk to them about life as they know it . I just love meeting people of other cultures and learning how they live . It amazes me how similar we all are but completely different in many ways , it would be great if everyone had the opportunity and could take the time to do this I think it would help make the world a better place . Happy Trails

Love the contrast- crocs and rubber boots with machetes, handmade boats and fish traps and homes with thatch and hand split ladders with intelligent history and conversation thrown in. A fabulous adventure and fine education TY for what you do.

You really have to know the river to navigate. Grandad's life should be in a book. First for his people and then for us. So awesome to meet these people.

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better 🙂 Excellent as always but even better. I can't understand how you find time to prepare and issue such professional videos but nearly 1 million people are very grateful that you do. Thank you

A wonderful, powerful video; hopefully the Naso tribe will be left in their own environment and the damming of the rivers does not happen.

👍👍 Muy impresionante, realmente. Boca del Toro es fantástico! 😊

I would have never seen these places in South America, but for your videos. Great experience 🙂

Solamente te digo: MUJER FENOMENAL. Recibe un saludo y un abrazo. COMPLIMENTOSS

The native Americans built fish dams like those called weirs. I cross them when I kayak the river near me in Georgia.

One of the most fascinating videos you've ever posted. The Naso are the coolest people!

This felt very documentary like. Love it.

Aquests viatges son increíbles!! I Norely sempre amb un somriure és fantàstic!! Esperem que no perdin mai l'aigua del riu, ni la seva llengua

Hi!! Noraly, Absoluut fascinerend hoe gemakkelijk je erin slaagt om met de lokale bevolking om te gaan en een gesprek aan te gaan en ze aan het praten te krijgen over hun dagelijks leven! Goed van je dat je een dag vrij hebt genomen van het zware fietsen, een beetje kunt ontspannen, op je eigen manier. Had zelfs geen idee dat er een stam als Naso bestond!! We leren het een en ander van je vlogs. Geweldig spul en bedankt dat je de plaats van Google hebt ingenomen, met een verschil - praktische input uit ervaringen uit de eerste hand !! Blijf veilig wees voorzichtig!! Groetjes, Anjali

Goodness, that was so brilliant. Like travelling back in time but from a modern day perspective. I was very taken by the description of how the Naso have been persecuted and pushed back by outsiders encroaching on their land and now the threat from hydro-electric energy production drying-up their lifeline further still. Your travelogue helps to illustrait just how complex human interactions and society are the world over. Peoples natural inclination is to live in peace and harmony. The reality is so often conflict and further marginalisation. Viva Honda!

How awesome to meet and visit with the indigenous people and to hear of their struggle to protect their way of life and keep their traditions and culture from totally disappearing. Amazing to see the ancient weapons and sad to hear of the 4 against 1 massacre of the tribe with the Spanish having guns. Very interesting to see the silent poison arrow 'gun'. They certainly learned from their enemies. A fascinating episode showing the simple yet effective way of life with homemade stairs and canoes!

I love how Macho, the horse, watch Noraly go away! So cute!

Wow what a refreshing journey I Feel like I'm traveling along with you 😊

Wow. That was very special. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the million subscribers party.

This was a wonderful view into the native culture of the Naso. I am so glad you took the time to visit them and to share your experience with us. Many thanks Noraly.

The history you talk about in your videos is very interesting, I think it’s as awesome as the places you show 👍🙂👍

Wow, what a unique experience. Thanks for opening a window on the Naso people.

Hi Noraly As always you surprise us with a very interesting upload. It is right off the beaten path where no tourist go, visiting indigenous community, a very special itchyboots where we all dream of visiting. Thanks again

A lot of Europeans go to Boca Del Toro. I'm also in Panama in La Chorrera, just around a 30-45 minute ride from the main city. Don't touch the cute little frogs!

Thank you so much for highlighting the Indigenous community of the Naso. Not just interesting and fun to watch, but also super important to preserve their culture and way of life!

I love this one so much. I really like to hear the stories from the people you meet. What a gorgeous place the island is. I would want to stay longer. Thank you for your informative videos. You seem really happy in this one. ☺ Sweet couple that helped and guided you.