This cultural practice is still happening in Benin, West Africa 🇧🇯 |S7E59|
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2023
- In this episode, I ride to the north of Togo, and cross the border into Benin there. A full day on tarmac and it's quite different from what I encounter on dirt roads. Many bad accidents with trucks and countless broken down trucks on the road. Riding on tarmac here seems a lot more dangerous then riding on dirt roads! The north part of Togo and Benin are very similar to each other. The people still have traditional Tata Somba houses here and scarification is still commonly practiced.
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Noraly, if I were the Minister of Education in my country, your videos would be part of the school curriculum. Your videos serve as a basis for studying geography, art, culture, geology, behavior, amazing people and so on. The way you react to situations is also a school of life. Despite my 67 years I still have dreams! Thanks!
I totally agree! As a teacher myself for 27 years, Noraly is not only an excellent story teller, but a fantastic tour guide that gives her YT followers a birds-eye view of the wonderful countries she visits. She is my highlight of the day in my retirement. I love her channel, her travels and her bravery! Bless you, Noraly and Alaska!
Wonderfully stated and I agree. I am 72 yrs old and I have travelled extensively but I still love everything Noraly shows us
Overloading is the cause of these accidents plus poor maintainance of the vehicles
Can't say any better !
And learning languages 😊
Finally a nice easy ride with no problems, Thanks for the way you are teaching us a history and culture that we would never see otherwise. Stay safe.
Being run off the road so many times? I would think of that as a problem. That she and Alaska survived unscathed...the angel riding with her working overtime. Again.
Main road IS off-road, eh?
Wow, coming from a typical Indian village and growing up in there, I see so many similarities here and in my hometown. In fact we had exactly same kind of toilets. In fact till I was 10 years old, we did not even had toilets.
Left hometown at 16 for higher studies and now at 37 settled in a major-city, I terribly miss the village life. There was a slowness and tranquility that was present there. And being a kid, it was a worry-free time.
Oh! wonderful journey infact you're teaching us a lot in different situations and I would like to welcoming you eastern part of Africa
@@BoycottChinaaI am asking myself the same question on how she can keep spinning these lies and the fans just suck it up😮😮
A dear friend from Benin 🇧🇯 was a math professor at a Canadian 🇨🇦 university.
Sadly he passed away a few years back. One of the nicest guys I have ever met.😢
Hey, I'm an African American teenager whom family hasn't been to Africa in centuries but has ancestor that traces back there. Shoutout to you for exploring the areas of west Africa, whereas my family supposedly traces back there.
So you are amarican😊
Thanks Norally,you're taking us where we my Not even go in our lifetime. As an African, I can say you're good ambassador.
Yes its amacing what she does and see.
I think Noraly is amazing.
I'd love to ride with her, but I get the feeling she would rather be on her own.
@@James-tk9to yea, you'll cramp her style. Lol.
@@docfarl yes, totally! 😂
@@docfarl
What a farce,....😅🤣😂🙃😁😊.
Dear Noraly, as always your research and presentation provide an unparalleled experience for those of us following your adventures. Please know that these efforts that you so diligently put forth are greatly appreciated and go above and beyond what many may expect from a world traveller/adventurer. For you to carry on diligently overachieving is a truly wonderful inspiration. It’s amazing to experience the details of all that you learn and then portray them in your videos. MANY THANKS for your efforts !…❤❤❤Rick
Amen. All true.
Way beyond the call of duty…Noraly is the Hero of Adventure!!!!
Especially by us Africans living outside Africa. We should just ask to pick any African country and we offer her the citizenship
Sevgili Noraly çok cesursun. Kutlarım. Asla göremeyeceğim yerleri geziyorum seninle. Çok teşekkürler.
Rick, I try to read most comments each week. Occasionally I am impressed with how well some commenters are able to accurately articulate this amazing experience we are receiving twice a week. Your comment is a perfect example. So well done! Peace!
This is Benin 🇧🇯 my beautiful country
Thanks for passing by it means a lot to me.
Sadly driving can be dangerous out there. Be safe and much love from à Beninese living in Toulouse,France
❤
What’s dangerous about the roads?
The bush behind the raod
@odogwunwoke5620 Do you drive? Accidents, bad drivers, criminals, bad weather, out of gas, animals on the road,many dangers, etc.
Where are you from in Benin 🇧🇯 Republic
@@UdeozorGodwin-rz2fr i was born in Cotonou and grew up there my whole life before leaving for China in 2012. Today I live in France.
Why asking?
Как приятно и офигенно лежа на диване дома тоже путешествовать. 😀
I believe that I've watched nearly every episode that you've placed on TH-cam. I've come to think of you as my spirit guide. I'm mentally riding alongside you, seeing all the wonders you see, hiking into forests and jungles that--due to my 71 years and small income--I will never get to experience.
I know that I'm not alone in sharing this feeling. I just want to thank you for opening the world to those like me and everyone else, for approaching each new day with a positive attitude and a generous smile, even when the going gets rough. The world would be a little "less" wondrous without you bringing it to us.
Just wanted to let you know how much you are truly appreciated.
So true well said x❤️
Indeed I feel same as far as her being a guiding light. Noraly has impacted my life in such a positive way by showing how to ethically and morally interact with people. I "thought" I was doing pretty good but she has shown me how to take it to the next level. Peace!
Totally agree, feel the same way as you described.
Agreed…. Noraly is an inspiration to many people around the world!
Me also - Africa at this level is all new to me. The wide variety of cultures is an eye opener. Thank you Noraly.
Basic human needs -- food, clothing, shelter, ... security/community -- the same all the world over. Fascinating how different people provide these. Thanks, Noraly.
That’s damn right ! and we are in the west always needing more and can’t get enough !😢
I have told so many people about this Lady and her travels and now they are as addicted to the updates as I am. Absolutely brilliant viewing and I envy her courage and her happy, easy-going demeanour. Really great 👍
yes yes i too am itchy all of a sudden....
He’s a proud man to show/demonstrate his culture ! I love it ❤!
He seems intelligent
Truck accidents, broken down trucks, getting run off the road…I would have thought you were riding in Houston 😅 Glad you made it safely to your destination 🙏🏼 And I have to agree the the traditional homes were fascinating. Their structure made them look like small castles. Excellent exploring in this episode!
Hey Danomies, hwz Houston?
Some of the doctoral students I've worked with from Africa have had the scarification. Thank you again for the sociology lesson. Your travels are educational to so many of us. Safe travels.
I couldn't rest until I looked up that yellow stuff they were preparing there at the end. After several attempts at googling, I found it: African locust bean!
Sounds disgusting.🤮🤮🤮
@@dennykeaton9701 Why? It's an amazing plant.
@@dennykeaton9701 The yellow seed is food and edible the seed is called locust bean which too is edible after being processed and use like spice in many cooking.
The houses design is better than modern architecture designs, amazing people, Africa is just beautiful and so unique
Space age technology 😂🤣
Seriously? LOL
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and unique community! Very interesting customs. The traditional houses and scarification techniques were so fascinating. One constant on the tarmac...broken trucks. Beautiful drone footage, Noraly! So lush and green.
The houses are fascinating as is the different cultures in this part of Africa. This trip is full of struggles and beauty. So enjoyable with excellent narrating. Love the content you show us.
The way you take us through Africa so systematically is for sure the stuff which only a legend can accomplish... Even National Geographic could learn a thing or two from your presentations...❤
Exactly 💯.
honestly, no judgement, no fear and still aware of it all.
honestly this has CIA level vibe to me, cause i have personally learnt so much about my region from this lady, and i live in Nigeria, always tried to imagine what the country side was like, cause i wouldnt go anywhere i wasnt sure about or knew somenone, i used other regions to imagine what others would be like but she gives a first hand unscripted view, like even the government should be studying this clips for intel. Kudos to the lady she doing amazing things
C’mon man lol. She’s entertainingly bold, sometimes surprisingly so, but let’s not get too carried away with the sycophancy. It’s a motorcycle ride, not an actual in depth look at anything.
Where we running after money, modern homes, electronics, fashion, cars, and malls filled with thousands of choices of shiny things. Its fascinating to see such people in this world with so much minimal living that I can't even imagine.
Yes, it was one of the few episodes in this series, when Noraly had no problems and smiled the whole way through. However, it was a "dangerous" situation when Noraly got in the middle of a territorial battle between cows. Her reaction was a delight, when with a child's voice she respectfully asked the combatants: "be nice, be nice, chi chi chi!..."Be always safe Noraly!
that one got me
Cute, right?
@@lucindavillarreal2676 Very cute. I noticed that as well. It seems to be how she deals with stressful situations - "be nice", very calm and respectful. It seems a very effective means of deescalation while at the same time calmly but quickly completing the task at hand. She seems to slip in and out "iffy" situations quite skillfully. "Be nice now.". And then she's gone.
Those "cows" looked more like bulls to me. (no udders)
Noraly is the definition of finding places off of the beaten path.
Unusual houses and the story of scars. I cannot believe you told this story in thirty minutes. Amazing editing!
Mud stuck trucks then those stopped by head on collisions, what will be next.
After watching 200 + of your videos, this one is is my favorite. The deep dive into the culture of this tribe has me captivated.
The number of broken down trucks is amazing.
You are SO good as a video documentarian now.
No one does it better, especially alone in the wild places. Stay safe, and Happy Trails!
Wow. This was an education for sure. Stunning scenery, amazing houses, and the documentation of the culture were all expertly done. Noraly, you never cease to amaze me with you talent, research, and presentation, not to forget about the tenacity and drive you have to get where you're going and the ability to embed yourself into every culture. Thank you for taking us with you. As always, stay safe, enjoy the journey, and we'll see you in tge next video. 🏍
Great comment!
You are able blend with everyone with your amazing personality. You are of positive. Keep ridding, keep showing the beauty of nature and the world is watching you with love.
At some point, an honorary doctorate degree should be granted for outstanding contributions in social work development and position of global ambassador from home country with distinction. I’ve never seen anyone more deserving of this award than Noraly.
Watching Itchy Boots is certainly a good way relax after a hard day of work. A miniature vacation twice a week!
Same here, lol!
Thank You for providing us a window into the Benin culture. The traditional Tata Somba houses are masterpieces. This episode's history lesson was another eye-opener. Stay safe
I heard that Tata Somba as Tata Sumo, which was a popular SUV in the 90-2000's here in India.
Noraly ! I NEVER comment on videos, until I found yours, this is the second time. You are an inspiration to the human condition, thank you for all of them, and I also have followed them all. Keep safe as I know you will ,and continue to educate us all in the way you do.
Well said. I never commented on any TH-cam videos until Itchy Boots made it too compelling not to do so. Peace!
Wow l feel for my African people so kind humble and good.When he closed the door l felt such a humbleness in him english is not my language..In some countries it can turn nasty.Thank you so much for sharing respect all the way from Southern Africa...❤❤❤✌️🙏🙏🙏
Very fascinating architecture. As a student, I took a couple of architecture courses. Modern architects could benefit by adopting some of their principles for cooling buildings, especially in warm climates.
Thanks, Noraly. Sharing the culture up close is much appreciated. I'm fascinated, amazed, and awe struck with the simplicity and functionality of life. We in the western world are spoiled rotten, and often think we have it bad. It's a shame. God be with you. Love, from Central Valley California USA
Great to get some insight on the traditional people. I notice the markings on the buildings very similar to the markings on his face. Thanks Noraly.
Africa looks like a place with so much potential.
From my time in West Africa, I learned that scarification was often a way of designating tribe/clan/people group. The West African people are generally amazing. I never met a more creative, resilient people anywhere in the world.
It really touches me to see that people still live in their old traditional style. the world would be much more fascinating and beautiful if antique tribes could still be able to practice their own traditions. beautiful video and also documentation . thanks a lot for this !
I totally agree, instead of trying to modernize them if we embraced them they have so much knowledge and wisdom to share. The more I connect back to nature and more simple ways of enjoying life the more I want to live more of a traditional lifestyle and videos like this are so inspiring :)
Electricity
@@tuforu4 You really missed all the electrical wires in the background?
@@fightsims1252 better off without ELECTRICITY and restore their CULTURES PRACTICE.
@@tuforu4 Disagree. Life isn't meant to be stagnant. It's about preserving your heritage while advancing as a collective.
Now I get what you're trying to say. Ideally, I'd hope they don't get TVs and nonsense like that that arguably does more harm than good.
I love the Benin traditional life. So cool. So original. So organic. Proudly African! Thank you Noraly.
Hi your
Welcome to my country 🇧🇯🇧🇯 girl💃
It a beautiful thing seeing other lovely people from around the world🌍🌎🌏
for vacation
As for me I am currently in KUWAIT 🇰🇼
and that is my lovely country 🇧🇯🇧🇯 BÉNIN RÉPUBLIQUE
To have such a detailed account of such fantastic travels....SO many memories of a unbelievable journey. Scary at times yes, but meeting so many very nice people and the views......You make your own luck and Noraly has a ton of it. She always gets out of sticky situations smelling like a rose. You're so awesome!!
Finally. The one we've been waiting for. Welcome to Benin 🇧🇯
@Noraly, the facial scarification was a way for people to avoid being sold are slave as the slave masters will reject people with scarification. You will find the same, like you noticed in Togo, Nigeria, Niger and Tchad.
Thanks for confirming that Benin visa process is simple , fast and online. Another greatness from that country, it is Visa Free for all other African Countries. Enjoy your time in my beloved country
Scarification is also in Ghana
Noraly, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for sharing your incredible journey in Africa, particularly in the episode centered around Benin in West Africa. Your storytelling transported me and many others to a land of adventure and exploration. Learning about your experiences in Benin was enlightening and deeply inspiring. Your ability to capture the place's essence and culture is commendable. :)
Voorouderlijke tradities zijn hier in Benin nog steeds aanwezig en dat is heel goed ! De Tata Somba-huizen zijn een zeer pittoresk getuigenis en onderstrepen een bepaald cliché van dit deel van diep Afrika ! Hartelijk dank !
I like how you capture cultural differences without really imposing. I think that's why you still have your camera after the last video. So much easier to go with the flow than against it. This why your videos are so captivating. Thanks for posting!
How many people can say I've seen the entire world. Literally seen, not flown over...major props to you Noraly 👏
How many people can say they are miiionares before age 30 ?
My wife and I worked in Benin for an international aid organization. We travelled to the north on a number of occasions and this brought back memories. Stay safe.
Yes Noraly, those were beans. But a different specie called locust beans. A very delicious delicacy common to Africa. Its powder can be a proteinous pap and the seeds when fermented can be a great food seasoning agent. Awesome 😊
Thank you Noraly for touring us in places we never been 👍👍
And probably never will have courage or resources to travel….off the beaten track and high up in the mountains!
Your narratives are quite educative and the choice of scenery is fantastic. Your drone shots are very professionally done and very beautiful imagery production. Keep it up Noraly.
I am not a very high-tech person and don't spend much time watching stuff. I don't even use/own a smartphone. But I found out this and I am watching it all. I am still in series 1 episode 44 (Oman, that I will maybe visit this coming Xmas). You are an inspiration. You have already helped me to remain calmer and positive in face of adversity. Thank you for that, really.
You are amazing, unbelievable, inspiring. Thank you for showing West Africa to the world.💗💗💗💗💗
It is fascinating to see the differences from country to country. Those houses are amazing !
Thank you Noraly.❤ I love to watch your videos because there is always something to learn in every single video.
Amazing, it is becoming clear how very little I knew of Africa and it’s diverse countries and cultures, I eagerly await each episode! 💛
I am a day late watching this video but woke very early before daylight to make my coffee and cozy up to travel with you Noraly. I am so glad you ventured north to explore and to take us through those special houses and shared a little about the people who live in northern Benin and Togo. As we go along with you these past few months I am getting a much better sense of the vastness and diversity of Africa both in geography and culture. It is a continent that I think must be hard to really know… maybe even if you live there. There is also an impressive weaving of old and new in ways that are both seamless like the houses beside each other and then abrupt, like the many transport truck accidents. This, even as a distant viewer, creates an unfamiliar and continuous uncertainty that feels more dramatic at times. You navigate these situations well such as the border crossing and police check points and when you find yourself with only mangos, cookies, and peanuts for lunch and dinner after having had three bananas for breakfast. I can only imagine that, at times, these situations must be extremely taxing and more of a challenge than they appear. You have a brave spirit and I am grateful to be able to join you from a distance as you explore.
Great comment!
@@lucindavillarreal2676 glad that it resonated for you as well.
Gotta commend you on your drone shots Noraly. Outstanding! ❤
Drone shots are my favorite part of her videos..
I just want to tell you, Thank you. You made us travel with you . better than any documentary. Love it
She should be a World Tourism Ambassador . Every night her channel is my treat . Very educational and she’s taking me places I never imagined exist . Ms. Noraly you amazed me . Your adventure around the world riding motorcycle is extraordinary. Stay safe 🙏🏻
20:44 ...I wonder what the materials used to build those wonderful shelters ?
a round hut of beaten mud with a conical roof of thatch..
Sloping roofs of palm or straw thatch are more usual materials.
Along the coastal lagoons, houses are often built on stilts.
The main entrance is always located on the west side, facing sunset during the winter solstice.
Many homes are made from sun-dried mud bricks and mud plaster, with straw roofs. The sun bakes the mud so well that it does not get destroyed in the rain.
The African continent is so beautiful and varied. The people are so friendly. Noraly thanks for allowing us to travel and experience this amazing journey. Much love and respect from Texas.
I agree 🎉
Looking at an early shot of Benin I was thinking it's like a cross between Utah and Iowa and boom two or three shots and there is a cliff wall similar to Utah. Amazing Africa.
Another phenomenal episode Noraly! We all learn so much about different cultures & our glorious, beautiful World. The drone footage is second to none. Continued guidance & protection always for you & Alaska. 👍💚🤗🌞💦
Hi Libby from Alaska..100% agree with you. Just found Noraly on youtube. She is incredible. I am learning a lot. Love her drone footage. Take care, Laura from NH
NORALY- THE MOST COURAGEOUS LADY AROUND THE WORLD....THANK YOU GIRL...
On the subject of housing, here in the American southwest, many of the native American Pueblo tribes used construction methods and materials that have the same properties and functions as the tata houses.
I love those tiny castles of Benin ! Protected by voodoo charms encased in mud and part of the foundation - fascinating.
I was on a "voodoo trail" in Togo and Benin and crossed the border at the same checkpoint where police had a table under the tree. Watching you I am living my memories.😀
I can think of few bedrooms that are as cool as the ones you showed here. I am thankful to the guide who was able to provide a window through which we could glimpse a bit of their culture. Thank you !
It’s really nice to se you interact with other people and se so many nice and helpful people in these themes when the news only shows war and crime.
Noraly, I'm so amazed at how well you communicate with so many different languages, and cultures. I'm watching this and still saying, HUH? what did they say? So much to learn! Thank you so much for always presenting and sharing such wonderful places. Stay safe!
Noraly pays attention to their body language as much as their words. The words may not be understood, but body language is easy for her to read.
You may have noticed during this episode, Noraly just follows along not knowing where customs is located or her next meal will come from. She is so positive, good natured and trust worthy that she brings out only the best in people. Stay safe and ride on NORALY!
Mooie aflevering weer, zoals altijd. Prachtige natuur en interessante ontmoetingen, gaaf om te zien! Dankjewel!
How are you
26:50 - a most butiful toilet that i ever saw! ) Noraly, thank you for sharing world to all fo us, yotube viewers around the world!
We need Benin traditional houses here in Germany! I'm sitting in my apartment for the last 2 weeks and temperature ranges for day and night are 27 to 31 degrees. I'm sleeping in my own tub of sweat.
Thanks for the Cultural lessons, Noraly. Africa is indeed very beautiful and so are all of its people.
I discovered your channel two weeks ago and what a sheer delight it is to see your adventures from the safety of my armchair😅Your personality is beguiling, the content and the knowledge you share with us all is wonderful. Keep safe keep well from a new and ardent fan 🥰
I love how non judgmental you are . It’s educational and wishing you a safe journey.
I love how you depart from the tourist paths to seek out the traditional life and culture of these countries. What an adventure and experience!
Very Interesting tour, Noraly. The similarity of the house construction in Togo and Benin is not surprising. A regional norm before the 'modern' nations were established. Also, not surprising to see so many truck accidents and breakdowns with the way they overload the cargo. Your fantastic drone views brings to mind just how much of the wonders of nature we ground-based creatures do not get to see.
Be Well Safe Travels 🙏❤🏍🤠
Wow, Noraly, no words on what you are doing by going to all these different places where you have been and all the experiences that you must have after all. One thing that I can say is that you must have a very human way to trust people, I think you were born to do this, and I really hope that one day, as the woman that you are, you learn what shape you have given to your heart and to know too that, that is a beautiful capacity for a human to have....❤
I like the way she stays away from politics, socio-economic, and local issues. I like that. She is also very respectful of culture and calls it beautiful even when i think it is not.
You are the best. Keep going . My family and i are glued to your trips.
So nice to see how people treat you, so friendly. You are our ambassador to our world 👍So enjoy your adventures. What a view. 👍😁 Ride safe😊
These are the voyages of Itchy Boots.
On her continueing mission to seek out new paths and new civilisations.
To boldly go where no Noraly has gone before :-)
The Baobab (?) tree is fantastic! Big Fat Thumbs-up 👍
Greets from the Netherlands 🌷, T.
Noraly thank you for all your efforts.Iam an African, Nigerian to be precise but I am learning a lot through you.I admire your courage and tenacity to succeed.Thank you once again and be safety conscious always ❤❤❤.
I have a yoruba beninese friend with the same family name as you. I think he belongs to yoruba tribe.
You’re in a part of the world I’ve always wanted to see. I look forward to each new video.
Those traditional houses are beautiful and fascinating! I’ve never seen anything like it. As someone else said, they do look like little castles. 🏰 Thank you for another immensely interesting video. The view from the overlook was just amazing! Be safe!
How are you
The beans you saw are known as locust beans. It is boiled in high temperature for some eight hours to make it possible to remove the seed's hard shells. The seeds undergo yet further processing including fermentation and are ultimately used for soup seasoning.
Thank you for explaining.
Thanks again what a fascinating people and their homes thanks for sharing. I still can't get over that when you drove through Bullhead city Arizona I saw my bedroom window in your rearview camera ha ha ha ha. Have fun stay safe.
Noraly's courage is far above average people or women in particular. Alone in remote areas, spend a night there.... Unimaginable for me. Thumbs UP for you Noraly. Stay safe and sound.
The guides you've used these last couple of episodes have been such a great addition to the depth of your (and our) understanding of the local culture and traditions....it's awesome that you've been able to find such ones to show us all around! Interesting too how the scarification doesn't seem to 'alter' one's appearance so much, but rater serves as an identifier! Cheers, and ride safe!
Love it when a real native shows you around their community
Interesting how Noraly takes us from the West African rainforest through the more open Dahomey Gap. A great geography lesson.
So loving and accepting with no judgment, just curiosity and amazement, she is truly blessed.
❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦 Thank you Noraly, I have learned more about the world and the people in it watching all your videos than I would ever have.
It is so beautiful there. So French is their language. Thanks for taking us with you.
That thing that looks like beans is actually Locust beans used as seasoning after processing(usually processed in various forms) in many countries across West Africa
Absolutely fascinating, I feel like we go on a National Geographic tour with every video, so interesting and what an adventure.
After this video i really want to visit Benin to actually enter those traditional houses they look so amazingly beautiful 😍 🤩
Just excellent. I was fascinated that the decoration of the traditional house exterior was so like the scarification on the young man. Than you Noraly.
Wow, what a beautiful country and people. That was crazy how many trucks were crashed and broken down. I loved their traditional round houses and cooking areas. Thanks Noraly. Stay safe on those roads.
It’s hard to describe how much I appreciate your fantastic videos. Absolutely 👍!!! And you are a brave woman too and a great motorcycle 🏍️ rider ❤. Thank you so much. I still follow you while on a solo motorcycle trip to Finland 🇫🇮, age 72 😊. Love it.
Thanks for teaching us the culture, religion and their histories. It's a fresh knowledge for us too. The scars shows us the identity of Benin people. You are really an ambassador for your viewers.