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Clara Francken
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Hey there, I'm Clara 👋
Welcome to my channel where I share travel tips and talk about my own travel experiences.
A bit about me... 😊
I love meaningful conversations, I travel a lot, mostly by train or bicycle. Also a multilingual girlie here, speaking Dutch, French, German, English, and Turkish.
Feel free to subscribe and to contact me.
Mail: contact@clarafrancken.com
Instagram: @clarafrancken
PS: Never forget to enjoy life as much as you can! 😉
Welcome to my channel where I share travel tips and talk about my own travel experiences.
A bit about me... 😊
I love meaningful conversations, I travel a lot, mostly by train or bicycle. Also a multilingual girlie here, speaking Dutch, French, German, English, and Turkish.
Feel free to subscribe and to contact me.
Mail: contact@clarafrancken.com
Instagram: @clarafrancken
PS: Never forget to enjoy life as much as you can! 😉
16- Red flags for WILDLIFE safari & volunteer tourism w/ Margreen
Many tourists prefer fun facts and experiences over the heavy truths of wildlife conservation, leading to a tourism model that often neglects the needs of the animals and the environment.
What are green flags and red flags of wildlife safaris? Where is a volunteer's money actually going? ...
Margarita Samsonova, an unconventional GREENfluencer and the founder of Behind The Greens media, explains the big differences between fancy safaris and real conservation efforts. She shares how luxury safaris often care more about tourists than animals, leading to poor treatment of wildlife. Margarita's love for animals and nature pushes her to support eco-friendly travel and reveal the true impact of these trips on the environment and local people.
We discuss the importance of transparency in where your money goes and the red flags to watch out for, such as companies promoting selfies with animals or overemphasizing the "big five" sightings. Learn about the green flags that indicate a positive impact, like eco-friendly practices and community involvement.
You'll get inspired, listen to stories about wildlife conservation camps, stories of beautiful interactions and of bad examples of safaris, laugh and get chills.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
• Greenfluencing and its role in promoting eco-friendly travel
• Differentiating between wildlife experiences and safaris
• The impact of safari tourism on wildlife and ecosystems
• Challenges faced by local communities and wildlife due to safari tourism
• The difficulty in balancing conservation efforts with the desire for entertainment and profit.
• The impact of social media on travel and environmental awareness
• The importance of authenticity and transparency in travel content creation
• The challenges of balancing tourism with wildlife conservation
• Criteria for choosing responsible and ethical wildlife tourism experiences.
• How different types of tourism (safaris, conservation parks) operate and generate revenue.
• The illegal trade of wildlife parts and its devastating effects on animal populations.
• The rise of voluntourism and its impact on wildlife tourism.
• The impact of the covid pandemic on travel trends
• The importance of research and education in responsible tourism
• The concept of the "Big Five" and its implications
• The role of local communities in wildlife conservation
Connect with Margarita Samsonova?
Instagram: @margreen_s ( margreen_s?hl=en)
Website: www.behindthegreens.co (www.behindthegreens.co/)
Write us your thoughts on the show (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1955119/open_sms)
Support the Show. (www.buzzsprout.com/1955119/support)
Suggestions for future guests? Dm me on @clarafrancken ( clarafrancken)
Want to watch my videos? Go to TH-cam.com/clarafrancken (th-cam.com/users/clarafrancken)
What are green flags and red flags of wildlife safaris? Where is a volunteer's money actually going? ...
Margarita Samsonova, an unconventional GREENfluencer and the founder of Behind The Greens media, explains the big differences between fancy safaris and real conservation efforts. She shares how luxury safaris often care more about tourists than animals, leading to poor treatment of wildlife. Margarita's love for animals and nature pushes her to support eco-friendly travel and reveal the true impact of these trips on the environment and local people.
We discuss the importance of transparency in where your money goes and the red flags to watch out for, such as companies promoting selfies with animals or overemphasizing the "big five" sightings. Learn about the green flags that indicate a positive impact, like eco-friendly practices and community involvement.
You'll get inspired, listen to stories about wildlife conservation camps, stories of beautiful interactions and of bad examples of safaris, laugh and get chills.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
• Greenfluencing and its role in promoting eco-friendly travel
• Differentiating between wildlife experiences and safaris
• The impact of safari tourism on wildlife and ecosystems
• Challenges faced by local communities and wildlife due to safari tourism
• The difficulty in balancing conservation efforts with the desire for entertainment and profit.
• The impact of social media on travel and environmental awareness
• The importance of authenticity and transparency in travel content creation
• The challenges of balancing tourism with wildlife conservation
• Criteria for choosing responsible and ethical wildlife tourism experiences.
• How different types of tourism (safaris, conservation parks) operate and generate revenue.
• The illegal trade of wildlife parts and its devastating effects on animal populations.
• The rise of voluntourism and its impact on wildlife tourism.
• The impact of the covid pandemic on travel trends
• The importance of research and education in responsible tourism
• The concept of the "Big Five" and its implications
• The role of local communities in wildlife conservation
Connect with Margarita Samsonova?
Instagram: @margreen_s ( margreen_s?hl=en)
Website: www.behindthegreens.co (www.behindthegreens.co/)
Write us your thoughts on the show (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1955119/open_sms)
Support the Show. (www.buzzsprout.com/1955119/support)
Suggestions for future guests? Dm me on @clarafrancken ( clarafrancken)
Want to watch my videos? Go to TH-cam.com/clarafrancken (th-cam.com/users/clarafrancken)
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My first e-bike HONEST review of DYU A5
มุมมอง 22114 วันที่ผ่านมา
I tested the DYU A5 foldable e-bike. This is a bicycle, but felt like a motorcycle. Join me as I unbox it, test it for the first time, see how the battery lasts, take you a passenger on the back, test ride it in the dark... and more... SUBSCRIBE & CLICK the 🔔 bit.ly/ClaraFranckenSub The DYU A5 is not only stylish and fully functional, it is also particularly suitable for urban commuting and dai...
15- Vanlife without a van? This is workpacking on a bicycle w/Gunnar Fehlau
มุมมอง 6421 วันที่ผ่านมา
Bikepacking or work 'n holiday? Mix both to get workpacking. This week's guest decided to leave his office and make it mobile. Gunnar Fehlau started working from his e-cargobike, as he calls it "workpacking". Gunnar shares tips on how to start your own bicycle touring workpack journey and explains how his start wasn't the best. Our host Clara Francken talks with him about the difficulties he fa...
Nightjet ÖBB : My Honest Review Brussels - Berlin (Leipzig) for €35 Tickets
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I took the Nightjet for the first time and everything went wrong. I had booked the cheapest seat in a 6 person department of the seat carriage. But due to an unknown problem, our seats were double booked. We had those seats & passenger to Vienna also had the same seats. In other words, there was a carriage missing. SUBSCRIBE & CLICK the 🔔 bit.ly/ClaraFranckenSub Thanks to that little adventure,...
14- Why I should stop my sea shell collection and feeding the birds
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Responsible travel means that we need to be aware of our impact. And to say that this conversation is a wake up call, is an understatement. Today's guest Praneetha Monipi explains all the do's and don'ts when touching nature. The goal is to keep the biodiversity alive. What is the real impact of our seashell collection? Why is rock-stacking not a good idea? What's the impact of tourism on local...
Realizing 75km a day is a lot | Belgische Frontière DAY 2
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Realizing 75km a day is a lot | Belgische Frontière DAY 2
Bikepacking Belgium: 1500km along the border | Belgische Frontière DAY 1
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Bikepacking Belgium: 1500km along the border | Belgische Frontière DAY 1
13- Recreating my parents migration on a cargo ship w/ Klaus Benker
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13- Recreating my parents migration on a cargo ship w/ Klaus Benker
12- Cycling across the border of The Netherlands w/ Vincent Wever
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12- Cycling across the border of The Netherlands w/ Vincent Wever
11- Free public transport in the world's richest country w/Joé Voncken
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11- Free public transport in the world's richest country w/Joé Voncken
10- Europe by Train: Cheap Tickets, Tips and Stories
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10- Europe by Train: Cheap Tickets, Tips and Stories
9- Long Distance Bicycle Touring & 14,000 km From England To India w/ William Spencer
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9- Long Distance Bicycle Touring & 14,000 km From England To India w/ William Spencer
8- Top 9 Ecoleaders & Travelers ft. Women's Day
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8- Top 9 Ecoleaders & Travelers ft. Women's Day
7- 80.000 km To The Highest Mountains Worldwide w/ Jelle Veyt
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7- 80.000 km To The Highest Mountains Worldwide w/ Jelle Veyt
6- Spending Christmas Abroad As An Expat
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6- Spending Christmas Abroad As An Expat
Why should you visit Meißen?? ⭐⭐⭐ Most friendly German Christmas Market in Saxony
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4- How To Weekend Trip w/ EmmasRoadmap about Belgium
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4- How To Weekend Trip w/ EmmasRoadmap about Belgium
3- Cargo Ship Travel: Everything You Need To Know w/ CptnZeppos
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3- Cargo Ship Travel: Everything You Need To Know w/ CptnZeppos
2- Solo Bikepacking As A Woman: Is It Dangerous? w/ Tania Muxima
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2- Solo Bikepacking As A Woman: Is It Dangerous? w/ Tania Muxima
16 HOURS on the FERRY / Athens - Patra - Bari
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16 HOURS on the FERRY / Athens - Patra - Bari
What to bring: lunch for train | long-distance travel
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What to bring: lunch for train | long-distance travel
Lifestraw Test in river I Should YOU buy it?
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Lifestraw Test in river I Should YOU buy it?
3 DIFFERENCES: 10 EURO VS 49 EURO TICKET | DB Summer Deal 2023 (short distance, ICE only)
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3 DIFFERENCES: 10 EURO VS 49 EURO TICKET | DB Summer Deal 2023 (short distance, ICE only)
24 HOUR Flea Market At The FRÜHLINGSFEST In Munich
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24 HOUR Flea Market At The FRÜHLINGSFEST In Munich
Glühwein Tasting in Frankfurt on the Christmas Market
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Glühwein Tasting in Frankfurt on the Christmas Market
Kicked out of church at FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET
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Kicked out of church at FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET
kıvır kıvır kıvrılmış kıvırcık saçların, kıpır kıpır kırpılmış kıpırık yanakların. bunları öğrenebilirsin
Bunu hiç duymadım 😀🤝
Moi je trouve pas ça si injuste cet sorte de séparation, parce que si il fallait donner à tout le monde boisson, et très grand confort çela devrait se répercuter sur le prix des billets, alors que ce principe fait que ceux qui en ont les moyens paye beaucoup plus pour plus de confort tandis que ceux qui veulent voyager à bas prix peuvent aussi. Cependant, je trouve qu'il devrait exister des zones de silences dans les gares avec justes des banc et un respect de tous
Is that Micucci? I like her music
Hi. Want would be the National Website for Munich and Vienna? Thanks in advance.
Bahn.de would do the cheapest prices in my opinion, that's german
Wonderful video! Could you please tell me what could be the best option for Munich to Hallstatt. Thank you.
Do a wheelie!
I wish I could!!
Can you give me the name of William book .please
I had one of these and it was great, except that the brakes weren't good in really heavy rain. I ended up giving it to a colleague who needed it more than me.
What do you mean with that, it broke down in the rain, so it didn't work? Or how was that experience.. it didn't rain yet where I am so I didn't test out the rain until now 😍
@@ClaraFrancken I had to put my feet down to stop because the brakes didn't work at all. It was kinda scary! I'd done a lot of kilometres on it though, so maybe they just wore out.
@@FlyingBeardMan omg that's a nightmare, def if it's in full speed mode.. I guess maybe the brakes were worn off? I check my brakes and tires quite often because of traveling by bicycle, maybe that helps to have a general check-up once in a while, because these things could happen on any bicycle I guess.. In worst case, jump of your bicycle and lift the back of it, because that's the part that's being pushed electrically. Hope you didn't experience that again after one time! :)
@@ClaraFrancken , yep, it was at full speed.
Tolles Video, ist echt ein witziges e-bike.
Ja na ich finde es auch echt lustig, und es sitzt wirklich gemütlich ❤
Very nice and cool video Clara!
Thank you so much 😍😍
Kings cross
Cool vidéo ! 🚴♀️
Merci 😍😍
Ho il est vraiment bien 👍👍
Ohh merci beaucoup🚴♂️🚴♂️
The annoying part is that you buy a ticket in fluxtrain and then you need to go Deutsch Bahn site to check where is the platform of the your flixtrain😂
hahaha yeah, or just right in the station, if you're on time you can just see it there too :)
Haha! I zou zeggen rechts... 😊
is wat ik uiteindelijk deed haha
1:30 there are second hand bought German buses that doesn't have the ability to change to Greek alphabet. Starting the engine, is turning on in its default state
OMG wow I didn't know that, that's really crazy! how do you know that?
How you get viza turkey?
how do you mean?
How you get this job in turkey?
I was a student and did it via AFS (American Field Student) - an organization that sends students abroad :D
Hello, I'm traveling solo with my young child in Germany next year. We don't speak German and so I'd be interested in the Silver Status just so we have more support when traveling next summer. Is it possible to buy the silver status without points? Access to lounge would make the chaos of traveling with a child a lot easier, I think. I know you can buy access with the first class tickets, but to have priority status for assistance would be an excellent help while we're there.
and by chaos, I mean not being able to understand when things get shifted or rescheduled.
Hi, I totally get your question, but it's a program designed for people who spend a lot of money on German tickets. Basically if you buy lots of tickets/spend a lot of money on it, you'll get to that level. I have never heard of buying the silver status.. But maybe 1st class also has advantages in having a priority status, you could write the railway to ask them? Also, with a 1st class ticket, you'll have access to the lounge which I find incredibly helpful! Have a wonderful day!! Where in Germany will you be traveling?
It seems who were pretty lucky into your own trip i guess ,because the most of ppl who travelled with obb the majority of them were dissapointed by that pathetic service and i refuse to talk about the costumers satisfaction rate probably close to 1 star on(Trustpost) but for me OBB nighjet that i experimented a once before from Frankfurt Airport to Amsterdam is over for good not gonna use a such pathetic service of OBB again the next time that i will have to Travel from Germany to Netherland i will travelling by Plane instead for sure otherwise thx for sharing us your trip experience but honestly obb nighjet look very bad mostly the ponctuality issues and even the overrbooked issues somethin"who happens often so no seats for peoples who booked their seats
how many night trains did you take in your life yet? I hope that my next experience will be better!!
@@ClaraFrancken Hi, just a once into my own live and not gonna use that overnight service again, That overnight service that i experimented in October 2023 and i'm going to keep that date into my own mind for good, has just proved to me how useless that service are, I will never experiment the same mistake again, the next time that i will have the plan to travel throuth Frankfurt, I will use the plane instead,
Great video Clara 🎉
Thank you so mich ❤❤❤
But why didnt they let you use the bed?? I mean it would have been ok to do so without the sheets I guess 😢.
Yes i'd loved to, but the conductor told us we couldn't and I didn't find the trick to go and do it myself 😢 I did eventually use all the pillows though 😂❤
Good video. You were lucky to find a room for yourself. How long was the trip from Bruxelles to Halle? How do you get a low price for this train? Do you have a DB Bahncard?
It took me 12h30 to get to Halle (Saale) from Bruxelles-Midi, taking into account the 50min delay. I have many details about the trip in the video description, hope that can solve some of your questions! 😍 but if you want to know more, let me know!!
Oh and no I bought the ticket via the ÖBB website 2 months before departure. I do have a Bahncard 25, but it only works for DB trains. A seat in the sleeping cabin would have been way more expensive though.. 😅❤
Das Video ist echt toll geworden. Freue mich schon auf das nächste. 👌
Danke dir! Das nächste wird noch besser ❤🎉
bir türk olarak BIKTIM LAN LGS KADAR YUSUF TEKİNİN BAŞINA TAŞ DÜŞSÜN
It's not a walker
oh, I thought it was ? :p
Sieht schön aus
Ja na 😍😍
20€ is really cheap
Yes indeed, I actually looked it up, the cheapest was 17.95 euros !! And that was this year between Leipzig and Brussels 🤯😍
Get off and walk. You’re obviously a danger to yourself and others.
if you can't figure it out you should perhaps stay home and never participate in traffic anywhere.
🤣🤣
This is a great video; and a great idea. This could become a real craze/social media sensation: cycling the borders of a country... how about doing that in each European country? In India? Brazil? China? Phew, so many possibilities, so much cycling. I feel tired just thinking about it.
Oh thank you so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️ ❤️ that does indeed sound so interesting for many many countries!!!+
Great video!
Oh thank you so much!!
If I ever go to the Philippines from the Seattle port, I believe that is the way I would like to go, fathoming that I could bring a lot more baggage, even a small cargo box, thinking to retire there. It is almost like hitching a ride. I wonder how to communicate, and deal with the freighters that make such offerings? Might even be a way to take a round trip to the same place just to check out everything first. A Kindle reader, some books, and a fold-able reading chair that accommodates a cup. I am surprised it is not more popular, but not surprised with people wanting to rush everywhere with convenience.
you can contact Joris with my regards for more info if you're interested to travel aboard a freighter: info@cptnzeppos.com also, thank you for your comment! I love reading stories about why people are intrigued to travel differently.
It won't help once you get to Illinois.
Haha what?
Stay on the right side of the road, please. Unless you think it’s too narrow for a car to pass you. Then you ride in the middle.
That's what I did in the end indeed 😅🫶
google it perhaps
I had to stay right 😇 it were 2 bicycle lanes for both directions and the middle was for cars 😄😅
Clara careful, people been shot b4 for going on the very left
Ik ben voor ik naar Compostela vertrok een 3-daagse gaan doen met al mijn bagage en heb er daarna een deel uitgegooid. Een 2 selectie heb ik gemaakt na 5 dagen fietsen. Mijn zus kwam me toen bezoeken en ik heb een deel meegegeven. Ook op de fiets is zo min mogelijk bagage het beste! Zeker als je geen e-bike hebt. Regen is vervelend, maar als je je avonturen filmt, dan hoort regen er ook bij. 😉 Nog veel plezier met je project!
Dankuwel voor de lieve woorden!! 3n ja regen hoort er zeker bij, maar mijn cameras etc mogen niet nat worden + ik wou graag mensen aanspreken op straat en niemand staat te wachten op een gesprek onder de regen, dus was het effe tricky :) dag 3 komt volgende week online, een van mijn lievelingsdagen tot nu toe 😍
@@ClaraFrancken Die probeer ik dan zeker ook mee te pikken. Ik heb een action camera die in principe waterdicht is, dus daarmee kon ik dan ook filmen in de regen. 😁 Mijn grens avontuur komt volgende week vrijdag online. We zijn te voet, dus niet zoveel kilometers...
@@StepsbyKaatje geweldig! ik kijk er ook al naar uit die video te bekijken dan!!
Awesome video series! I think those restaurant rules you're mentioning are quite over the top honestly!
Hi Tim, thank you so much for your comment on my new series!! And yeah, I think it’s a little too much too 😅
Hihi
GO DEUTSCHLAND; GO BELGIUM !!! 😍
Nice bike path 9:31, Enjoyed watching your vlog, Yea always wear helmet its the best thing to do while doing road cycling.👍
Thank you so much!! And yes some roads were very beautiful indeed 😍
Do you recommend couchsurfing app or social media?
I haven't used couchsurfing in a while now. If you're a slow traveler I have great experience with Welcome To My Garten lately. Social media yes, I could recommend but in my experience only for via via connections 🫶 let me know how it goes!
Hello, Clara. Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey. What tires does your bike have and what kind of bike? I am asking because I often worry that I don’t have the right bike or tires for the tougher terrain (i.e. muddy dirt roads or light sand).
Hi, thank you, that's a great question. I have a koga trekking bike. I can check the exact name of it next week. The wheels are Schwalbe Marathon and I'm really happy that I didn't have any problems and had to change them 🫶 I do think that my problem getting through the sand was mostly because I have heavy bags and I'm not so trained or used to these roads since it's my first bigger trip traveling alone 😍
@@ClaraFrancken Thanks for the info. I have just got a used 2008 Trek 520 Touring (a road/touring bike) and upgraded some things. Got the same tires you have. You’ve made me want to put mine to the test now. I’m impressed.
@@LorenDavis-ow3kpgreat would love to hear from you after you tested it!!
Well done! You've truly impressed me.
Oh thank you so much for your kind comment!
Glad to see you got a helmet. Look after yourself out there x
Thank you so much!! I feel more secure with my helmet, that's for sure!! 🙌
I am a travel vlogger and am planning to go on a container ship in 2025 ❤🇮🇪
Oh amazing! Between which two locations?
Can i bring pets aboard? Please let me know
Sadly that's not possible as far as I know
@@ClaraFrancken thanks for letting me know!❤️
There are too many google comments about germany s train running late. Almost 30 minutes or more. Is it true or myte?
Is it free for under 6 child with flixbus? Like train.
Flixbus idk, but yes many german trains get delayed so you better be ready for that and plan enough time to catch your connection 🫶
I found the answer. Not free
@@ketamin61 okay! thanks for sharing!!
Hey! I moved to Belgium and trying to find routes to do! I did one day Ostendee - Brussels :) I also have a youtube channel ! It’d be nice to ride someday!
Oooh amazing! Let's connect, can you drop me your insta tag here or write me at @clarafrancken? 🫶
@@ClaraFrancken @_cljana
Das inderdaad niet simpel. 😊 Maar je hebt dat goed gedaan!
Stapje per stapje, het zal steeds beter gaan, dat ben ik zeker 😇😍 dankjewel voor je lieve comment!