My Strange Experience In Mardin, Turkey (near Syria Border)

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The story of my strangest experience traveling to Mardin, a city in southern Turkey near the border with Syria.
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My Strange Experience In Mardin, Turkey (near Syria Border)

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@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

This turned into a pretty long story. If you'd rather watch a good old travel vlog, check out the video about my amazing road trip across Turkey to visit the ancient ruins of Gobekli Tepe: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9O1i0EzH81Y.html

@johnjones5546 4 года назад

You should try some live chats from time to time. You are a really good storyteller.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

@@johnjones5546 Thanks. I plan to make some podcasts at some point in the future. Tons and tons of travel stories to tell.

@Andrij_Kozak 4 года назад

Gabriel are you going to Artsakh (Karabakh) too ?

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I'd really like to visit Artsakh. The problem is that if I visit there, I can't visit Azerbaijan. They won't allow me to enter the country. So I'm not sure yet since I haven't decided my upcoming plans and whether I'll go to Azerbaijan this trip.

@Andrij_Kozak 4 года назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Yerevan,Dilijan,Khor Virap,Gyumri,Sevan Sea and Tatev are must see in Armenia.

@lgonzales8307 4 года назад

"I am pretty much legitimately lost here, but I'll end up somewhere." -Gabriel Morris 4:22

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

Story of my life.

@dudesweet1535 4 года назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos story of all our lives in general.

@nicolaskottis5245 4 года назад

Gabriel you are the motive and the inspiration for us all to travel. And as they say what matters is the travel and not the destination. Thanks.

@cllee8352 4 года назад

Agreed , 👍

@TheCraigaberdeen 4 года назад

You must always carry your passport in Turkey, it is law. "Turkish citizens have compulsory ID cards, which they must carry with them at all times. Foreigners are also expected to carry such ID with them, which means that you should keep your passport with you at all times." You were lucky, you could have got a fine. I was stopped in Fethiye area and asked for my passport in September. Safe travels Gabriel.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I see, thanks for the info.

@josecave7 4 года назад

Gabriel, I hope for you to always be safe and God forbid anything bad ever happen to you. I think you are really brave to walk thru those lonely streets , I also think you’re a little crazy and very lucky. I confess I don’t have the bravery to do the same, I wish I did. But since you’re willing to do it I’ll just sit here and watch all your videos. Be safe ✌🏻

@ritagrechi2663 2 года назад

is no Usa! TURKY IS SAFE!!

@richardbarnes455 4 года назад

You are a great story teller. There is always a human and a humane element to your videos. I await the next one like an anxious puppy! Thank you.

@horseplop9 4 года назад

Awesome Video Today.. Good timing

@florarix2210 4 года назад

My electrician use to travel all over for the U.S. govt and was in Georgia for some time. He met his wife there. He said he loved it there and if he could would love to live there. However I don't remember what part of Georgia he was in. And also, I'm not saying there isn't any concern over what is going on in Turkey and Syria but I believe a lot of what we're seeing and hearing is fabricated. A news channel showed a video of explosions and fire and was saying it was an attack in Syria. A source that was there said it was b.s. and was actually a military drill being done by our own U.S. troops that were shooting at and exploding large canisters of fuel. It's hard to know what to believe anymore. We're being lied to constantly. It's called fear mongering and there's a purpose behind it. So stay safe but don't believe everything you hear.

@uranuuss 4 года назад

You are the only western guy who has said something right about the situation over here that i've seen so far in youtube comments. Believe me you are right, the media over there and around the world is all lies be careful.

@TUBESPECIFIC1 4 года назад

@@uranuuss Yep, the world famous fake news corporate media is out in full force as usual. They're just sell out people serving money sponsored by sickos seeking some big world war scenario.

@Ercan-le8kz 4 года назад

Go fix your own countries first before involving in our nations, the reason why middle east is destroyed are americans and israelis

@TUBESPECIFIC1 4 года назад

@@Ercan-le8kz We don't have any say in anything. Not even on the local level for corporations are the owner. When was the last time the USA had a referendum on anything be it building a great wall or having a great war?

@MrUfojunkiedavid 4 года назад

Flora Rix it was a citizen shooting range in Kentucky USA. Don't fuck with American citizens

@Rose-ty9lg 4 года назад

Gabriel, I love your video especially the end, it's a good experience in your life, every country that you're visiting is another page of a book that you're flipping in your life. Safe travels.

@marafarnham595 4 года назад

Oh my Gabriel interesting encounters you have 😂 always love to hear your stories! Love all the out door markets! Stay safe and safe travels! 😊❤🙏

@53Alisha 4 года назад

Glad to see you got out ok....don't worry we are always watching out for you.....good travel.

@NWLee 4 года назад

Gabe, great story, adventures of many kinds, glad you are safe. Keep on traveling for us armchair adventurers.

@dee74raz 4 года назад

I can’t remember the last time I ever used a guidebook, since nowadays everything you want to know about places is on the internet, whether it’s your phone or laptop.

@okonspruce 4 года назад

Have been a fan of yours for years. Your videos are so very interesting of the many places you've explored. Love your presentations; your walks through cities/towns, general info. tips about what to see, accommodations, prices etc. Great to tag along with you - you're an inspiration! Thank you & continue to be safe. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

Awesome, glad to hear it.

@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631 4 года назад

Very well and good presentation of this unknown city of Turkey.

@lunaalkaisi 4 года назад

addicted to your beautiful vlogs ,wish you all the best.

@JetSetTogether 3 года назад

This was such an entertaining video. I've been to many places in Turkey, but never near the Syrian border...such a unique experience.

@anatli17 4 года назад

Wow, Gabriel, you are the best. Didn't expect to see all this old narrow run down streets. I was born in Tbilisi and raised on that old streets. You brought my old memories back. I look to my past life thru your camera and have a mixed feelings. Life is soooo strange some times: Gabriel from California is in Tbilisi and somebody from Tbilisi is here in USA. Keep going around the world my friend. I'm sure you bring joy to many persons life.

@karlsanchez3732 4 года назад

Great video Gabriel!

@46monkeyes 4 года назад

I’m always worried that you’re going to wander into someone’s home!! Love you, Gabe!

@chiasanzes9770 4 года назад

He is not USA Texas. People are friendly for strangers outside USA.

@lindadechow3703 3 года назад

This is such a good video, and thank you for not politicizing your videos. My father was Assistant Chief Of Staff of JAMAT, which were the combined forces stationed in Ankara at that time. We lived on the Turkish economy, and shortly after we left, in 1964 military families Were moved to Incirlik Air Force Base. I can tell you from experience that the Turkish people are a religious and very great people, i had several Turkish friends. I would love to see a video in Ankara, I am sure it has changed beyond belief.

@cindycrockettbradley5058 4 года назад

Glad you are safe. Take care enjoy your videos.

@MarkBH70 4 года назад

Very pleasant and interesting walk. Great video! I enjoyed the story.

@tomlarsen5451 4 года назад

Hope you stay safe and informed , beautiful footage, do they drive on the opposite side of the road there, keep on the safe side !appreciate your video !

@Swampzoid 4 года назад

I enjoy when you tell about an experience of yours as you're walking. Anywayz, I remember your trip to Tblisi last year. It was one of you best destinations.

@helenwilliamson7099 4 года назад

Glad your safe, I was wondering if you were going to be ok when I heard what was going on 😊

@LynnForbus 4 года назад

Safe travels Gabriel. Good story.

@rickyrivera5489 4 года назад

Nice video Gabe.

@TheHuski 4 года назад

Glad to see you made it out of Turkey safe Gabriel.... It's just madness what is happening there.. Stay Safe. :)

@uranuuss 4 года назад

its only happening at the border cities

@chang112x 4 года назад

99% of Turkey is safe. If there is some problem is at border with northern Syria. So i really don't know why he left.

@TheHuski 4 года назад

PirateMark better to be safe than sorry....

@Ercan-le8kz 4 года назад

America and israelis are the reason for that, they infiltrates our homeland , there logic is divide and conquer

@TSHKKRipper 4 года назад

Oh really? Have you been there?

@2ChukBuk 4 года назад

While probably not in imminent danger, you made the prudent decision to 'get out of Dodge' so to speak. Another vlog nugget from you and we always look forward to more. Stay safe, Gabriel.

@pop-n-rock 4 года назад

Ι like this place, it has a very warm atmosphere

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

Agree, it's a really cool, mellow capital city.

@ExploringTheWorld144 2 года назад

I love your videos 👍👍

@stevet8121 4 года назад

So, there are streets, buildings, shops and people in every Country. Interesting.

@thomascrown3816 4 года назад

thanks for your report. Terrible situation.

@jellebehaegel2080 4 года назад

I was in Mardin for some days from 10/10/19 till 12th so must have been right after you were there, all was calm and safe😉. Its a nice little city and yeah there is a big difference between the new and old town, I was couchsurfing and did some sightseeing around to some of the old monastery's my host took me to a juwerly shop where they had amazing wine behind the counter, way better than the stuff I tasted in the comercial wineshops and even cheaper! It's a wierd experience looking over the Anatolian planes, Mardins view is streaght into Syria. Knowing whats happening only 40km away, take in mind that Turkey uses a safezone from about 20km on Syrian side. Mardin is 20km from the border. So nothing to see there of the war and people seem not to worried about it at the moment.

@imanhersi3910 4 года назад

Is there a wholesale places for businesses?

@ritagrechi2663 2 года назад

all so clean. on the streets. and life

@jjgreek1 4 года назад

Man I love your vids....it the next best thing to actually being there

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

Cool, thanks.

@annelammel1027 4 года назад

Interesting walk around......local life ......n to hear your chattings.....😁........books are always great......nothing replaces them🤣

@MrPete27 4 года назад

Very confusing. I'm seeing Tblisi and your'e talking about Mardin. I guess you didn't have time to edit. Otherwise interesting scenes of walking randomly in Tblisi which I just did MONTH BEFORE YOU.

@kris_p213 3 года назад

You are so real 👍 big fan of you

@avalondreaming1433 4 года назад

A guide book. I didn't even think they still sold those! How well I remember the Let's Go books in my backpacking days.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I took a Let's Go book for Europe on my first trip when I was 18.

@avalondreaming1433 4 года назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Those used to be the backpacker's bible. Lol. Love your channel, btw.

@anothergerloffs9319 4 года назад

Tbilisi is more European than the average city in Western Europe nowadays...

@itsallsausagetome4059 4 года назад

Lol

@aguafria9565 4 года назад

I'd say Armenia is more European than Georgia.

@michaelahass2695 3 года назад

@Panter Panta Eurasia...with covid 19?? Biological war?

@bythemoonlight 3 года назад

Caucasus not europian land. according to science should be the istanbul helsinki border. sorry for my poor english.

@marlenemcmillan8891 4 года назад

The car key story is hilarious...nice story....loved this video

@happypenny4433 4 года назад

Gabe, be safe !!!

@xyz-mk6qm 4 года назад

You are the man !

@melanieanne2066 4 года назад

I was stationed about 40 minutes outside of Diyarbakir in the early 80s. Been to Mardin a few times. Spent most of the time in the "old" part of town. It definitely didn't look like THAT when I was there. More like time traveling back to 100 BC. I LOVED IT! *You can find "Raki" all over SE Turkey* ;)

@suntzuwarsword1964 4 года назад

Cool video....

@VitalityMassage 4 года назад

Man, I hate to say this but still, every time you point the camera at yourself, the sound drops by 50%. 18:45

@clarkmadrosen1780 4 года назад

Gabe, I am glad you are out of Turkey. Interesting place, but YOUR SAFETY comes first. Armenia should be a true visit. Lots of history there. Enjoy...…..

@jimmybonboni6537 4 года назад

Turkey is safer then armenia. Karabag region in armenia which is aprox 20% of the country is at war. 99% of turkey is not at war. Come at me hun

@vkorchnoifan Год назад

Thanks!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

No problem, thanks for the support.

@wilfredotorres6628 4 года назад

Hi Gabriel, That was some conversation you had over that ride over to eastern Turkey. Anyway, you out of there and on to the next adventure be safe. The Go Pro 8 I believe resolves many of those issues you had when you initially brought the Go Pro 7 issues with lighting you never said if this issue was finally resolved. I’m guessing not because you are looking get a Go Pro 8.

@pasqualeabarno 4 года назад

❤️Hello... Gabriel... Interesting video... OK.. Place... Very OK.. Mille Grazie 👍👍👍👍👍

@rs120 4 года назад

Welcome to Armenia.. I live in the capital city Yerevan if I can be of any help please dont hesitate to ask.. been a long time fan and would love to meet you in person.. Cheers!!!

@donstravelsandrants. 4 года назад

Love the stories. You need to write another book. GOPRO should give you the new GOPRO 8 for free.

@sandvenexplorer 4 года назад

PLEASE don´t lose your passport. We want you to keep on traveling bro and not get stuck somewhere without passport!

@hurguler 4 года назад

This video explains why there's no old city Mardin video and also how you missed the city of Antep, the kebap and baklava capital of Turkey. If you're looking for somewhere totally different you can try the Blacksea coast. The highlands of Blacksea coast will surprise you because it looks nothing like rest of Turkey with its rain forests and it may remind you Northern Cali.

@stankormy5717 4 года назад

That is a unique city!

@lonniereynolds7370 4 года назад

What camera are you using now? The quality seems to have improved dramatically. Keep on filming. I love your adventures and live vicariously through your channel.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I'm still using the Gopro 7, so nothing has changed. Glad it's looking good. Are you watching on the same device as always or a different computer maybe?

@lonniereynolds7370 4 года назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I am viewing on the same old computer screen. The Gopro 7 does a great job. I am impressed. I am not the only one who has noticed the quality. Great work. We love your travels. Keep up the great work.

@pavelavietor1 4 года назад

hello nice adventure I like it.saludos

@ShirleyJanettLepe 3 года назад

I like your videos! Don’t you take too much risks going that far where the problem is? Take care!

@wilkinsonlee9278 4 года назад

i took the overnight train from Tbilisi to Yerevan. it was very cheap(around 10 euros), the bed was quite comfortable. i think both Georgia and Armenia are the cheapest countries to travel in the region.

@chriskontennutzer4473 4 года назад

Nice to hear you speak about historic Abraham from the Bible in Haran!

@ferncanales1119 4 года назад

They looked similar to those places in the U.S. because you were at the same latitude as those places while you were travellin in Turkey.

@roykeen5188 4 года назад

Chechnya, that would hav been some vlog

@avrilyaxley2084 4 года назад

Hi Gabriel, Hope you take in Azerbaijan my grandson used to work there in Baku he did rotation as a weather forcaster in Abu Dhabi, he says that it reminded him a lot of the UK except the weather was better. 😁

@djallalnamri1 4 года назад

the evocation of Mardin had my curiosity thoroughly aroused and I must admit that this city is extraordinary it's like "Assassin's Creed" (the game) the difference is that it's real!

@alungibbon9146 4 года назад

Looking forward to your vlog from Armenia Gabriel. l visited Turkey, Georgia & Armenia in September 2011. You're bound to meet fellow American citizens from part of the large US diaspora both resident & visiting.

@IAMDANREEVE 4 года назад

Hey Man, Did you end up finding the new gopro? I'm a little behind on your videos.. Do you think it's much of an upgrade? thanks, Dan

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

No I still haven't found it. Not sure if they've got it shipped out to this part of the world yet.

@margaretperigois7280 4 года назад

Now it Looks nicer lt’s modern here yes now i like it👍

@nikosniko7092 4 года назад

Carful over there Gabe....stay safe... cheers🍻

@edwinagorman1185 4 года назад

Omg that was so boring, I though it was going somewhere but kept going on and on and on and on and on..........

@tigrismanagementcorp3436 3 года назад

Hello Gabriel , do you use a gimbal for shooting, what kind of camera, ? You are so expert in video moves, Please share with your tips and advices . Thanks

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 года назад

No gimbal, I film with a Gopro.

@RichieThe13th 4 года назад

3:10 Was that supposed to be a Xenomorph from the Alien movies painted on the wall?

@DannyK1992 4 года назад

7:11 I was there too, Freedom Square

@marlenemcmillan8891 4 года назад

I wonder if people think you're crazy as you walk everywhere talking to yourself...lol

@VitalityMassage 4 года назад

How much is gas there?

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I think it was about $1 per liter or $4 per gallon.

@terribelle3 4 года назад

You shoukd go back with American candy & snacks for the kiddos & hand them out & local gift cards for the mommas and papas. That would be so amazing to see!

@themissdior1235 3 года назад

lol when you said you had bought pants i thought you meant underwear lol then realised hello he s American. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful travels. Not a life for everyone but none the less its certainly an eye opener and probably very helpful for those who have the wander lust.

@diael1086 4 года назад

waiting for you from Armenia Gabriel ! good luck there !

@gqn2 4 года назад

32:25 Crossing those kind of street is the scariest.

@joseantoniolago5857 4 года назад

That city's falling down, like Havana, LOL.

@geocachinglovimoly8725 4 года назад

GENIAL.

@darthvader4899 4 года назад

I guess You guys watching ABC. :D. Nice

@ericsevyn5464 4 года назад

Love your videos but it is confusing when you are talking about Turkey while walking through Georgia and pointing out things related to both places...minor criticism just never encountered such a situation in your videos.... keep at it...always great to watch!

@yevgeniabolotovski6379 4 года назад

Sometimes the world is dangerous out there ,be careful .

@pietersleght8235 4 года назад

Gabe, there is a back story to the withdrawal also...it is good and bad....

@josedacosta9847 4 года назад

Doesn't they have a tourist office in Tbilisi?

@allraargast7232 4 года назад

Repetition from last year...Greece, Turkey, Armenia... Shall we guess that Gabe ends up in Netherlands this year too xD Good riddens at the "coffee shops" :D

@suneelgaur5246 4 года назад

Hi..you should have gone to the magical little place called Hassankeyef, very near Mardin...in fact not far from town of "Batman" It's like a little Cappadocia, with a river nearby. Though it might be underwater now because of a controversial dam project...hey ho.

@Vidar.m 4 года назад

Saw on the map theres a town named Ganja 🤭

@tjmichael8773 4 года назад

My ex is Turkish and I've been there many times but we don't venture far outside Istanbul

@jimbo6753 4 года назад

How tall are you Gabe?? I wouldn't fit in the underground zone. I would need to wear a helmet to protect my noggin because I'm 6'7" or 2 meters tall!

@kmzvidz6364 4 года назад

Dude, is that a Banksy at 3:11? Go cut that down and make some $$! Lol

@DannyK1992 4 года назад

6:12 I was there!!!!

@danielthomas791 4 года назад

...We worry for you!!..these days, no place like Portland....

@jacqdanieles 4 года назад

1:46 those steel supports holding up the buildings -- is that an earthquake zone?

@meteor8076 4 года назад

this is a very old building

@juanolcese1555 4 года назад

Gabriel great your videos. I have-if is possible of course-Which video camera use-in Georgia born Stalin? Regards from Bueno Aires City in Argentina, South America.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 4 года назад

I'm filming with the Gopro 7, planning to get the 8 as soon as I can. Camera is always listed in the description below the video.

@ash3rr 4 года назад

God that was a long story

@SKL051 4 года назад

I have looked at the comments and some people thought that here's Turkey But there's no any image from Turkey Here is Georgia Weird video

@woodwoman9130 4 года назад

Simply put, “anyway” without an S is correct. Always use it without the S. “Anyways” with the S is considered slang, and is a part of nonstandard, colloquial, or informal English. Furthermore, since “anyway” is an adverb and it is impossible for adverbs to be plural.