Can't get rid of the f***ing POLICE!
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- Pakistan 40% dangerous?!, wtf man! I don’t understand what’s going on with Escort protocol. I’m out of Balochistan and still with Police escort and trying hard to get rid of them but they are well connected and won’t let go. It kind of ruins the whole experience for me but the cherry on top is the unexpected BOMB SQUAD searching my hotel…this is insane! Come on Pakistan, for real? And who is paying for that?
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Any Muslim country is bad news besides Saudi and Dubai
the kid said right they think u have bombs that's why so much checking
Come to India to enjoy freedom.
Pakistan is a military/Police state which will always not let tourists alone.
India is Bikers Paradise and Pakistan is hell.
@@Kenkalsi of course it is it's full of Muslims
Pakistan is not danger ,Some Israeli mossad agents in pak army make
Never mind Marc. Your videos here contain a great message for future adventurers. The point is that we are also traveling the whole country with you and are not bored. Well done bro, Take care.
Thanks for coming along mate
they are NOT escorting you, believe me! they're watching you! they are keeping an eye on you 24/7 with their fake smiles and selfies.
Probably
That is just BS!
The threat against tourists in parts of Pakistan is very, very real these days and has been for a while!
There is political instability in the country now, and there is a ban of groups with more than 4 people multiple places, even in Islamabad.
@@MarcTravels for your safety
You are in baluchistan area so police ascort you
pakishtani govt kill baluch people without any cause, so that they didn't want to talk with locals, otherwise world known there brutel face , how they kill innocent people
They are for ur security
I'm Iranian and I was worried that you wouldn't be able to make it through Iran on an electric bike.... but this is an even crazier situation you're in LOL. I hope you are able to actually explore Pakistan at some point in the trip because they are extremely friendly! The food in Punjab is also amazing! Hope the rest of the trip is good!
Thnx brother for ur love ❤❤
Fingers crossed we’ll be free soon 🙌🏼
You nust be kidding. Pakistan is like going back 100 years. Compared to Iran a clean. cold and advanced country; looking at this video reminds you why Europe or Mis East is not comparable to some Asian countries
The only city or it's better to say island in Iran which is full of electric motorcycles is kish :) You can not find any ⛽ motorcycle there.... That's crazy
iran is one of the safest counries but it is sad the west portraits it otherwise . I am enjoying Marc's advanture with his videos . He is very brave , tolerant and honest . Good luck man.
Damn man that's some serious bullshit, harassing tourists like that treating them as if they're gonna do some shit to them or their country. I hope you're out of their asap safe and sound I couldn't imagine keeping my sanity in those situations. Thumbs up to you man.
Oh I’ll be in pakistan for a while 😅🫣
Bro that's not the reason lmao you are such a softie
@@MarcTravels Bro they are harassing you Pakistan is safe you can travel anywhere in Pakistan without any security this is all bullshit
@@AliPlays381yeah I think it was too much for too long
@@MarcTravels I just wish Pakistan government allows motorbikes specially electric bikes on motorways you will be in islamabad in just 6-7 hours with no hectic traffic and bumpy roads its just a smooth brilliant drive
Marc, I started following you cuz I'm an Iranian living in Australia and your passing through my country was such a pleasant. I was curious and thought Iran would not be easy for a German on an electric bike but hey man Pakistan is at another level. I hope you get the hell out of that situation safely and soon cuz you look like being harassed by the police all the time.
Yeah will be a while in Pakistan 🇵🇰
Not harassment, protection , whether that's needed or not is debatable however harassment in true sense from police is in Iran, for all foreigners , tons of videos out there so please think before you write
Amazing to see. Glad to see you still can be positive.
These episodes are up there with old Top gears and The grand tour specials and Charley Borman and Ewan McGregors travels.
Hold my thumbs for you. ❤
That’s a great compliment ❤️
I travelled to Myanmar from Thailand and crossed the border just to renew my visa on re-entry to Thailand, and was escorted by Police on just an hour walking tour around a market, and back to Thai border 'for my protection'.
Some countries just don't want any western tourists unaccountable for a minute.
Feels like it
So sorry for you at this point. This is obviously a message to all overlanders to avoid Pakistan at all costs. Keep safe mate.
So far not a great experience
@mikethebikemt07tracer feel sorry for him too but this is obviously NOT a message to avoid Pakistan at all costs. This is simply the issue when travelling on road. Check out the travel vlogs from so many other TH-camrs, they do not have the same experience simply because their walking amongst the people, visiting shops, being unable to pay for food because the Pakistani people will not let a guest pay!
Don't mixup his experience, this is a bike vlog (on a bike on the roads where its known amongst anyone who goes there, police stop you regularly)
This does not happen on all the other hundreds of vlogs eg food vlogs because the people are very friendly and overly generous
@@Aska-gn2dctrue 👍🏼 and this is also just the beginning of my Pakistan journey 🤙🏼
@@Aska-gn2dcso true
@@Aska-gn2dc
ارے بھائی ہماری حکومت کو بھی سوچ سمجھ کر اصول بنانے چاہئیں ۔ ا۔ ایک غیر ملکی اپنا پاسپورٹ اور ویزہ دکھا کر ہمارے ملک میں داخل ہوا ہے۔ اگر اس کا خیال رکھنا ہمارا فرض ہے تو بار بار اس کا پاسپورٹ چیک کرنے کی کیا ضرورت ہے ۔ اس طرح تو سیاحت سے زرمبادلہ کمانے کا خواب کبھی پورا نہیں ہو گا۔
I had seen a similar situation on the Wild Viking Travels channel: they are a couple of travelers from Estonia who had to go through the same border crossing as you did. The police would not leave them after 7 days so in the end they literally ran off, and that was the only way they managed to get rid of them.
Hope you are safe and free to roam on your own by now!
Love and support from Italy❤
I‘m safe ❤️
Their Soviet instincts just popped up 😂
You are in baluchistan area so police ascort you
pakishtani govt kill baluch people without any cause, so that they didn't want to talk with locals, otherwise world known there brutel face , how they kill innocent people
bro its only the high risk areas near iran and afghanistan border, you will not need a security escort in north Pakistan, Karachi, KPK, Lahore, Islamabad and rest of Punjab. Its because if a foreigner is harmed in those high risk area it problematic for the foreign affairs of the country.
It's good that the English father and son are with you because this trip could have been more difficult alone.
Definitely so much better together
Auch wenn noch so verrückt aussieht mit Polizei und so, deine Videos sind einfach super. Spannend und unterhaltsam! Das ist halt so und du machst es super. Ich freu mich schon aufs nächste Video. Kann kaum erwarten wies weiter geht 🙂
Freut mich 🤗
Hi, glad to find this vidoe, i am from Pakistan, currently living in UK and ride motorcycle as well. There are some places in Pakistan that I would love to ride. Unfortunately, the issues that you are facing ruines most people experience. Not letting heavy bikes on motorway is just dumb.
But good luck i will be following your journey. You are brave for doing this sepcially on a electric bike.
Yeah, Marc, Pakistan is about the LAST place I would visit on my bike.... Hells Bells I would visit Germany first!
😅
Agreed! Pakistan is nuts, and no place for a tourist. How can you enjoy anything?
Well, it’s a transit country to me really but I thought it would be a little easier
Hello again,
Marc I am enjoying every video, thank you.
It would not be interesting if everything was the same !! All the countries are different and I hope especially my fellow Iranians try to understand this and appreciate the variety and just enjoy being with you and Eve.
Have fun and keep on sharing it with us!!!
Will do, thanks mate
@@MarcTravels I don't know how you do it and get the time!!! It is like text messaging a close friend!! You reply so fast!! Really appreciate this .
Get some sleep please wherever you are!
Pakistan has super friendly people, but I strongly believe the people have fallen for their army to control everything unconditionally. That could be one of the root cause of such poverty & insecurity.
Great patient, Marc. You're not alone.
It’s just so annoying really
Pakistani army is also pakistani people
Hats off for you guys, patience pays back in the end.
More power to you Marc. Hope you cross this country soon :) Have a safe journey ahead
Need India visa first
Phoe wat een geduld heb je.ik was vol gas weg gereden hahaha. Erg fijn dat je met rufes bent samen komen jullie er wel . Respect
I don’t wanna leave my new friends behind
Marc very surprised that the Police still escorted you for so long, 2011 after Quetta there where check points but no escort things obviously have changed , it can be stressful being escorted stay safe and calm cheers mate.
bomb squad? really!?!?
i see the serials of madness in Pakistan, this is unbelievable!
It’s insane
Sir they just checking only for safty with all point of incidents dont tske it wrong side please
As a Pakistani, really sad to see the police has made your journey miserable. In the Balochistan area it is understandable but throughout Sind and Punjab, this escort thing is crazy.
Yeah so crazy
I travelled everywhere till Pasni and the police put me onto the Karachi bus. Greetings from Australia. Pakistan is such a favourite place for me.😅
26:22 lol lmfaoooo i am still laughing when you said they are checking for a bomb in the hotel .
20:00 Oh man, you are so brave and patient. It is frustrating but I still enjoy watching your videos. I hope things get better in the following days.
Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
I really thought Iran was going to be the issue but that was a breeze! I bet the police and government don’t want something to happen to you and it becomes an international incident. Stay safe my friend.
Yeah sure they cover their ass and don’t give a damn how it is for travelers, it’s a pain in the ass
Lijkt wel een verdienmodel om als politie wat rond te lummelen. Enneh zijn er geen vrouwen in Pakistan? -> Ik ga effe een bakje koffie voor je bestellen ;-)@@MarcTravels
@@jan-willemcoppens6669 Pakistani police or government doesn't charge tourists for providing escort. It's literally free.
"Can u feel the freedom?" 😂 So good that u met that nice british guys! Carry on.😊💪🏻
Yeah love those guys ❤️
You should have listened and stayed in Iran/Caucuses longer.
The "Middle East" is not really a meaningful term. These countries are all very, very different.
Iranians are much more "normal" than people from Turkish/Arab/Pakistani countries.
That's my experience as an Irishman. That's why I was surprised you left Iran so soon!
He wants to go to New-Zealand !
What has that to do with Iran now? I‘m in Pakistan…get over yourself mate
I am over myself. I am not from either country (or any country in that region) either, ostensibly I just think your choice of travel wasn't planned as well as it should have been innit? You went in without a good plan or understanding of the relative safety of each country. It's not hard to know/research that Pakistan is not a great place to visit alone! Cheers and be safe! @@MarcTravels
@@ciaronsmith4995Iran and Pakistan have always been transit countries to me. I never intended to stay and what do you even care? You don’t know me
Iran/Turkey/Armenia/Greece/UAE are the definition of countries that are NOT to be looked at as 'transit'. Those are special places with a special history and/or nice infrastructure (UAE). Those are places to actually spend time in as a tourist. Disclaimer: Turks are a bit hot headed in my experience.
Pakistan/Iraq/Syria/Lebanon/Saudi Arabia/Azerbaijan/ are countries you may want to just "transit" through. Honestly, I would have avoided Pakistan all together.
Alright I will stop commenting if you're so bothered by it! Be safe!@@MarcTravels
Marc, you have the patience of a Saint! I would have lost it completely in the same situation...
Well, give it a few more days…you’ll see me loose me shit soon enough 😜
@@MarcTravels it's not a battle you can win, stay chill. Just enjoy the adventure, not a lot you can do except keep a positive attitude. It's their country, their rules.
🤣😂
I'm glad you have the company and friendship of the British father and son. They must share your frustration at not being able to travel freely.
Pakistan is now right up there as a place I wouldn't want to visit. I wonder if it would be even more difficult as a foreign woman tourist? I just don’t see any women?
Please take care and I hope you are able to travel more freely soon.
Can‘t see women either, makes me really sad
Hello Namaste 🙏 from India 🇮🇳
We welcome you to India 🇮🇳
India more safe
Diverse cultural, food, tradition, cities
Best part is you can freely roam in India 🇮🇳 No one will escort you
We welcome you to India 🇮🇳
That cop at the check point saying no heavy bikes on the highway must have been making up stuff. To tell the chap with the van the bikes might fall off what a joke when you see how they stack stuff on their trucks 😂 fair play to you mate for travelling through, I couldn't do it. I take my hat off to you.
"Und wenn man denkt es geht nicht mehr, kommt von irgendwo die Polizei her"! Basically. It's just sad to see you suffer from the police so much. But I am glad that your new friends keep you company and you seem to be a good companion to them as well! So that's really nice to see everytime. I really wonder why heavy bikes are not allowed on the freeway when way heavier vehicles are allowed. Like what's the reason? But kudos to you that you just accepted it because they wouldn't be able to allow it anyways. Excited what's next! Safe travels!
It’s a stupid law really
Some countries are regarded as the sphincters of the world for a reason, Marc! I'm delighted to see these dumps from your perspective & the comfort of my armchair just out of curiosity. Great videos & you have balls of steel!
Iran isn't bad. Marc should have stayed there longer and gone to the North of the country. I'd genuinely rather go to Iran, than Israel, Pakistan (as in this video) or Turkey for example. Crime statistics in Iran are way better than most of Europe too.
I only had 30 days in Iran
Shame! I think there was a road called "Chalus Road" in the North part of Iran, which I travelled on when I was invited to an engineering conference years ago - it's my only experience in that country though. I'd think that might be the best place for solo travel in that entire region - it was so nice! Be safe bud!
@@MarcTravels
The US being one of those sphincters
@@pookiewookie7679 Comparing the USA to Pakistan? Wow!
Great video thank you I think they just need something to do. Thanks again cheers to ya.
Hehe might be the case 🫣
Impressive, 211 miles range on Eve, however, the warm temperatures, low speed and drafting behind the van, traveling 100 feet (30 m) behind the truck increased overall mpg efficiency by 11%. Traveling 10 feet (3.0 m) behind the truck produced a 39% gain in efficiency, were all a big help. Solo or not, we're follow your adventures and your quest to find a reliable source of electricity ⚡ 🏍 😀!
Thank you for coming along ❤️
Миля не километр.
As a Pakistani it upsets me because there is no issue for any escort ! The country is safe and its people are absolutely kind
Great video Marc. I hope things get better for you. Police escort is so annoying but Taliban and Isis are so active there. Thats why they dont leave you alone. If someone gets lost in Pakstsn may not be ever found. I hope you get to India soon and be able o feel freedom again!
Can’t wait
Real freedom is experiencing Pakistan hospitality.😅
From my understanding (but I've just watched TH-camrs visit), is that the government does not control the whole country. Big areas are controlled by clans, who might find some way to make money off you (or swap you against a friend of them in prison). The government decided that it's cheaper to keep the tourists safe by giving them a guard, than get the whole country under their control.
You should watch some bicyclist be frustrated by having the police drive slowly behind them.
It sucks so much
Strongly disagree with your understanding of such a beautiful and friendly county like Pakistan. I wish people get off CNN or fox news like tubes and really make an effort to understand foreign countries, tons of happy travelling foreigners tell a different story, for your convenience they are on TH-cam
@@F_M_R_ I watch neither of those. Would love to read your hypothesis on why every tourist gets a police escort in the west side of the country.
Marc was good at showing his frustration, not at presenting a deep understanding of the reasoning behind it.
I didn't expect him to either, but I just have missed the channels where they was a good explanation. Links welcome as well.
Well, actually it's highly extremist islamic country controlled by corrupt military dictators w/ a puppet govt for show which is actually choosen by their army & votes means nothing there. Not a single Prime minister or their govt completed a full 5yr tenure till now.
@@chrisnch Bcoz they don't want foreigners to show their forced occupied/aligned provinces (specially baluchistan) in west side of nation are on high heat, lots of mess bombs, guns, violence going there. The military oppressing, disappearing civilians specially women & children who sitting to peaceful protest for not exploit, not sell their valuable land full of natural resources to china, They ppl since 75 yrs living in worst conditions, fighting for freedom of their land from Pak & for that facing extreme oppression, No value to their lives let alone their different regional language, culture & minority ethnicity, So No basic human necessities, amenities r provided to them by Pak govt or real ruler pak army (all mainly goes to & spended on only one province Punjab there) & instead only exploiting the ppl, land full of natural resources while made natives to live in dirt.
Hello from Norway btw🤣
Sooo much security wherever you go, it's like you guys are some super important people, this is just super weird...
Noraly - Itchy Boots, never experienced something like that riding through Pakistan I think?
But was she really riding through Pakistan?🤔 anyways, it’s a little crazy 😜
@@MarcTravels I know she rode through India, but also Turkmenistan, this is a weird place not used to travelers😅
But seriously, if you come across an opportunity to borrow a diesel motorcycle, you have to try it🤩
The Bullet diesel was not just made in England, but India as well.
And if you're allowed to modify it, put a small turbo on it and change the sprocket sizes, this will make it a beast on the uphills and a mile eater on the straights👍
I don't have the opportunity to try this now because in Norway, there is loads of snow right now and temperature can dip bellow 20 minus if we get the full experience from the wind blowing from Russia, so I'll say you're in a much better position to try anything whenever you can, you should just go for it, just for the day or maybe a few days.
Nice to see that you're doing so well despite your setbacks, and I can totally relate in terms of relationships, living free seems to be so much better than letting negativity take control, you're doing good buddy☺
We have a Zero motorcycle dealer here in Dublin Ireland. So I am considering buying one. Just on the off chance someone from Zero might read this, the only reason I am even considering an electric motorcycle is because I see how reliable and durable your bike is.. I do think that Zero could and should be doing a lot more for you. You are putting Zero on the map the same way Charlie and Ewan put BMW on the map with their long way series. Come on Zero give potential customers a chance to get to know you... I'd say keep your head down and get out of Pakistan as quickly as you can.
Awesome news, send me a pic of your new bike ones you‘ve got it 🤩
Where in Dublin? I'm there a lot.
Franklin Motorcycles...@@ciaronsmith4995
I think the Pakistan government didn't want you to have any bad experience but by forcing the police they're just making it worst for you they really want you to have a safe travel.
Yeah all this attention on us makes it actually more dangerous
Brother, I tell you this from the bottom of my heart that we all love you and wish you the best
Iron is formed when hammered Difficulties are what make a man
Big fan of you from iran🇮🇷
Thanks man❤️
Hey Marc
Look on the bring side, you are in safe hands. You can never be too sure of the people who you think are nice to you. Wouldnt want anything to happen to you mate! All part of the experience.
Stay safe Marc!
I’m not feeling safe. I feel put on a spot with all that attention they create
They are concern about your safety be happy good luck.from Baghdad with love.
If you are going in pakistan than just share the property to your childrens and go. Bcoz no surity that you can come back.
typical indian, its not as bad as how your media portrays us you nit wit
Love your raw videos bro 👍🏼have a safe journey to India & onwards .. hopefully you will be prepared for Indian Traffic madness by then
Haha, you probably don’t know Pakistan traffic madness 🤪
@@MarcTravels 😅 yes I don't know about Pak. But India leads in numbers of people, vehicles & traffic incidents. Looking forward for your videos ❤️ Would love to see you travel all over India & enjoy those experiences
@@praveenkajane you will 🇮🇳❤️
I can imagine what was passing through your mind when you saw the "Toll Plaza" sign and then the police and the highway and stuff. lmao ;)))))))))))))
So ridiculous that motorcycle rule
@@MarcTravels the British dad was angry that you guys let the trucks with that amount of load on the road now you say that the bikes shouldn’t be back there? 🫣😦
25 years ago on our truck trip the only place we had to have an escort was in Egypt going to Aswan... Only problem was our mini bus was slow we just got left behind... So that was a bit if a joke too
It really feels a bit like a joke
You missed Iran now 😂
I had a fantastic time in Iran
@@MarcTravels you didn’t sound like it
@@nimaa5843i explained well and good what I was worried about in Iran and why I couldn’t stay long. I don’t know why people getting at me all the time…Iran is the only country where I offend people just by traveling through and not visiting the „right“ places. It’s sad really
@@nimaa5843 I'm following Marc since long time already and I can tell you that he enjoyed Iran. He never told anything negative about it and what he shows was looking fantastic. His movies teased me to visit Iran one day ! I really don't understand why Iranian people are feeling offended, that's ridiculous. Maybe he didn't visit Teheran and other cities but he was allowed only for 30 days so he couldn't go everywhere in a so big country. Trust me ! He was a very good embassador for your country ! Teheran I saw it on TV but the wild lands Marc filmed, I never saw anywhere else and this sceneries are really gorgeous. For you it's maybe just sand and stones but for us it's fantastic landscapes. I really would love to ride there !
@@MarcTravels no one is offended because you didn’t go places it was your huffing and puffing and insinuating that you couldn’t wait to get out of there that was disrespectful.
And Marc, besides all the frustration: we all know that the worst moments of a trip are the beste stories to tell later when it's all behind you.
True 🤗
I totally agree.
Guys from Slovakia bought Royal Enfield diesels on an expedition in India and they weren't allowed to go to Pakistan with those bikes. So they had the motorbikes sent to Saudi Arabia and they hitchhiked through Pakistan and Iran, interestingly without a police escort. From Saudi Arabia, they then rode those motorbikes all the way home to Slovakia. In the past, the same guys also rode small 50cc "Pionýr" motorcycles from Slovakia all the way to the south of Africa.
Okay 👍🏼
Hi, this is so much hassle for police and Pakistani government as well, but even if there is a 1% chance of putting your life in danger, you should avoid it, I know this is really frustrating, but better be safe than sorry, good luck with the rest of your journey,
I think it is not safe for them (or the goverment). probably they just don't want you to explore their country and show the world something they don't want to share.
I don’t know what the reason for this madness is
@@MarcTravels hope everything is going well, and no police ecort soon..
Stay safe marc..
@@MarcTravels Simple man...They do not wan't you or the English guy and kid dead....If you listen with your heart not your ears you can see what's goinng on. Shit buzz I get that but a million miles better then being ambushed.
@@chrisolberz3308ambushed by who and why? As far as i know they attack police stations…good thing they make us sleep there i guess, right?
@@MarcTravels That's what my mates thought too...they only tried to clim K2....in a safe area of Pakistan.......Ended in a total disaster. Was same for me doing a water and solar project in Cotabato Sth Philipines ..almost got me killed and hey....seemed everyone loved us right until that jeep arrived with the dudes with the automatic guns...... Sadly you and the Brit are a target if you like it or not. Yes 90% of PAkistanis are lovely, yes you still should travel trough.....just understand that this is not the EU...coz it is not even close to that. Believe me if the gov/police would think it is reasonable safe they would let you get on alone.
I think the police like you 😅. Maybe it's just a precaution Marc, but all the interruptions must be a pain in the ar*e.
Massive pain in the ass
My little brother and his wife have been living and teaching English in Islamabad for several years. He travel around northern Pakistan because he’s always looking for new places for sport climbing. In some areas the police insisted on accompanying him, especially in parts of Waziristan. I was always afraid for him, while I was just across the border at a small military base in Afghanistan. Somehow he’s always been ok. He seems to always be able to talk his way out of bad situations. I don’t think Pakistan is as dangerous as it seems but yes there are moments when it can suddenly become extremely dangerous.
Hi I'm iranan from 🇬🇧 your journey macke more stressful every day man I am hoping you finish your journey soon ASAP and safely back home. 😮 god luck
I‘m not going home anymore
@@MarcTravelshome is the world!!! What he is doing is epic. We hope we can see you in South America some day!
Ich lebe seit 6 Jahren in Deutschland und es war für mich ein Schock, genauso wie für Sie in Pakistan. Ich komme aus Rumänien und als ich hier ankam, habe ich gesehen, dass es einfacher ist, aufzuschreiben, was erlaubt ist, als was nicht! In Deutschland darf man nichts und deshalb ist man überrascht, was man dort sieht. Aber was man dort sieht, nennt man „Freiheit“, auch wenn die Leute immer noch seltsame Dinge tun. Viel Glück. L.G. Robert.
Was meinst du mit Freiheit? Polizei 24/7 ist Horror
@@MarcTravels Die Polizei ist wie überall korrupt und hält dich an, weil du Ausländer bist und auf etwas Geld hofft, falls etwas mit deinem Motorrad oder deinen Papieren nicht stimmt. Schauen Sie stattdessen auf die Menschen um Sie herum! Sie sind problemlos und müssen nicht tausend Regeln befolgen! Ich habe allen Respekt vor dir, ich möchte dir nicht widersprechen, aber schau dich um!
40% danger😂 how did measure that?😂😂
It's an advanced concept called "the rule of thumb" combined with "making statistics up on the spot"
😂 😂
It’s just ridiculous
if you cross that road 10 times there is a possiblity to get kidnapped 4 times out of 10. hahahahaha
Keep up the good work brother I wanted to ask you how many days were you with the police before they cut you loose?
Well that will be different for each case, so far it’s been over a week 1200km and continuing
bomb squad?
it's crazy man
This is so ridiculous
As it seems they don't trust tourists. such a country, however in middle east, freedom is a meaningless word.That was nice to see that video marc. keep going
Only in Pakistan so far
As a Pakistani, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this police harassment Marc, we are ashamed that some of us treat our guests in such a pathetic way, you must understand that Pakistan currently is under Dictatorship (a madman who wants to control every living being inside this country). I'm sure if you had visited Pakistan before March 2022, things would have been very different and you would have loved the experience. Because in this current situation, only a few sick minded people ruined your whole experience. Generally Pakistanis are very welcoming and will always treat you with lots of love and respect. It's just a few sick minded people who have taken over this beautiful country of 240+ million people, those few have ruined everything for you and ashamed us too. Again I'm sorry from every Pakistani. Wish things could have been different. And they will be different, as we are all fighting for our freedom currently as well. Would love to see you again in Pakistan when this Dictatorship ends. You will find it very heart warming and full of loving souls. Thank you.
British citizen here. Question is why would someone will go to a society where street animals poisoned and shot. A family was murdered in sahiwal highway by police and no justice. Court set them free.
I don’t understand
Salam
First of all apologize that U faced such hard times in Pakistan.
Just suggesting that
1-They are just over protected for you people bcoz currently political situation in Pakistan is not stable.
Instability creats uncertainty in the country which you people r facing right now.
2- It is better to safe then to sorry
Instead of facing an accident or terrorist attach it is better to be over protected in those areas as they are some areas near taftan border which are called hard part for even Pakistani travellers.
3- So Relax and stay positive Enjoy the journey as much as U can as hard times leads to good ones.
So many travellers pass through Pakistan but either they show less or cut all these areas as these areas not portary true picture of Pakistan"
So,
Enjoy your Journey.
Stay blessed
Long LIVE PAKISTAN..
Yeah I’m not cutting anything, I have always been super honest in my videos
@@MarcTravels kindly watch this documentary will give U booster dose to travel Pakistan
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"A suicide bomber just attacked a police station in Pakistan and killed 23 police officers" (Associated Press).
Yeah and they make us sleep in police stations instead of hotels…absolutely bonkers
@@MarcTravels Bonkers is a nice word.
@@MarcTravels I guess it must be difficult to sleep in a polices station. It is around 20 hundred hours here in Brandenburg so it must be about 4 in the morning there.
Whoever says Pakistan is friendly and safe. They gotta explain this video.
And Marc! An electric bike with barely any electricity in a country is an achievement lol!
Well I'm living here i haven't faced a single incident by my self.if we talk about the police they are doing it just for his safety. This country is not in good hand government ruling is soo corrupt they don't really care about what's happening in the country.
i too lauged at no danger than he says 40% danger i too laughed at that moment
A whole new world, for sure. It’s hard to say if the police are there to protect you, or to direct and insulate you. But, considering my Pakistani friends and my exposure to their culture, I feel this is more an overabundance of desire to keep you safe. Unfortunately, it still stifles your efforts to roam the country and enjoy it as you’d like. I hope that improves for you all!
Ride safe.
Ride smart.
Have fun!
why i havnt seen any women in this country? so intresting !!
It’s sad really
An indication that fundamentalism isn't far away. I was so impressed with the women in Iran, strong confident and dignified, clearly things are different in Pakistan.
you want women walking on those roads where even men are not safe
In Pakistan, no one is as popular as you, everyone is competing to have their photos taken, how beautiful. I wish you safe driving
Thanks mate 🤙🏼
They're keepinng you safe from remote areas. Thats why they are with you 24/7. some areas are remote for foreigners so its a duty for Pakistani police to make yourself safe from any danger and stuff. yes I know its so frustrating to have some one with you all the time but if some thing happened to you then its the whole image of Pakistan which is going to be ruined in world. We try our best to make Pakistan safe for you. you definitely have met with amazing and friendly people of Pakistan. Pakistanis are the most heart warming people in the world. You cant find this type of hospitality in any place especially not in west. As a Pakistani living in Germany I can surely know how Pakistani treat foreigners and how western treat foreigners. Enjoy your journey in Pakistan. and just remember Police is there for your own safety.
I don't think your hospitality can be considered great if he has to be escorted and guarded at all times.
@@techystt They r not keeping foreigners safe but just saving their own face & hiding from internatiomal eyes the inhuman oppression of ppl they did in most/ provinces (except punjab) specially western provinces there & so bombing, guns, k!lling, violence all mess going there as ppl want freedom from pak (they r rich w/ natural resources but ppl living there in dirt while resources being exploited w/o their say in it, their land were forcibly made aligned as province within pak) & so many women, childen on streets for peaceful protest even for provide basic necessities but getting abducted by their army which runs Pak govt behind mask of puppet govt made to seat on chair by army.
The Pakistani state is just insecure and scared of its own people. Its insane! I am from Pakistan and even while entering the place where I live in police stopped me for a random check -_-. I fought back and and yelled at them alot which was stupid as they could has easily planted something inside my bag or pocket and just blamed it on me. Thankfully they thought I was under 18 and just a boy so they let me go. The state is just hostile.
The policemen get paid from the government for the escorts, thats why they don’t leave you alone. Try the southwest border crossings when you return via Pakistan, maybe it’s easier. Avoid Baluchistan.
Correct - police everywhere, even worse if you want to do camping they will not let you go. Maximum while daytime - latest at late afternoon they will catch you again.
I left Balochistan already and still have to deal with this
@@MarcTravels it all over the country - in some areas they let you drive alone at least at day time. Even if you escape at the next checkpoint they get you again. I am following several german van lifer - all the same problems. Great sceneries , stunning mountains, great people but anoying police for no real reason.Good intention but absolutely no go for travelers.
(Police and army soldiers cordon off an area following a bomb explosion, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. A roadside bomb went off near a school in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, wounding a few children and damaging windows of a nearby bank and shops, police and a rescue official)........ Obviously for your safety. A bomb is going off every week, month. The backroads also for safety. Why do you think you have police. You think those guys waving saying hello are Friendly's. Your in an Taliban friendly/training ground. Be nice to be kidnapped, No New Zealand for you. You think they are going to tell you that their country is dangerous for westerners. They are friendly because the police are also around.😅
They make us a target with all this attention
@@MarcTravels I think I'd prefer the attention though Pakistan is a bit of a shit hole. Best to move on quickly to India.
That is indeed a bummer. How many kilometers do you have to go before you reach the border?
Have to go to Islamabad for Indian visa 🤙🏼
Looks like you needed a "NOC: No Objection Certificate, is a type of legal certificate issued by any agency, organization, and institute or, in certain cases, an individual" but not guaranteed I imagine. Reading other comments here and government advice/laws it seems like it's best to be in convoy anyway. Enjoying your vids, cheers
I have a noc, had to wait a few days in Quetta for it, explained in the previous episode 🤙🏼
@@MarcTravels ah I see👌I'll watch it 👍
My friend, buddy, you are in a dangerous country with lots of bad people. What else did you expect? That's why I kept recommending to cherish your time in Iran.
I have not met one person in Pakistan that wasn’t friendly and helpful so I don’t know what you’re talking about really.
Marc why are talking about the whole situation..Police, road , Etc
u will always see good and bad people all over the world saying it as an iranian there are always scammers and thieves everywhere and also good people to welcome u to their country@@MarcTravels
He wants to travel around the world and finally go to New Zealand, so he passes through these countries
@@MarcTravelssee marc , this is what people portray the face of Pakistan .. thnx to God that ur watching everything by ur self .. except this police protocol u must have seen friendly people Nd their love to u .. i hope to see more hospitality from people's side when u will be free to go every where .. ignore idiot people like him
I am wondering, who's paying for the escort. Then again, there seems to be tons of police personnel so they may actually volunteer to have something to do.
I guess the government pays
Government of Pakistan bares the cost of fuel and manpower from taxes collected from the masses. So basically a Pakistani citizen earning 100$ a month has to pay money so the western people can enjoy their "vacation" or "safely" travel through the country.
Your new subscriber here 😂 lol
I was riding with you all the time - this is one of my bucket list item - to travel through Pakistan on my Rebel 1100 .. one day !
Certainly a once in a lifetime adventure 🙌🏼
Marc You Must Join Pakistani Police if you want to be Hidden From them 😁
So ridiculous
Me. Pakistan? Never! Thanks Marc.
The escorts ruined the experience a little
the bomb check for 3 foreigners is just insane!
I was shocked actually to see that
It’s bonkers
There are so many ladies who visits Pakistan lonely in common people
I thought my country was the only one that banned all types of motorbikes from toll roads, but it turns out that in Pakistan the toll roads are only for cars and trucks. You travel on an electric motorbike, then how many hours do you wait to charge your motorbike and how many km can the electric motorbike last?
😮 Where are you from?
I was in Sukker 30 years ago was assigned a police officer to follow me everywhere. Yes the police in Pakistan want to know everything. Greeting from Australia😅.
Markus, you are very brave, I congratulate you for your bravery. Which one was more exciting between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey?
Well Pakistan is so far the most frustrating that’s for sure
Terrorist acts have been taking place in Pakistan for a few days now. This strictness is because of this. The Intelligence and Security Organization of Pakistan is one of the most powerful intelligence organizations in the world
Hey Marc. Brother sad to hear that you was feeling trouble travel to Pakistan, it's a long story that why they ascort foreigner all the way and accommodation, that all was for your own safety, ya travel, freedom, everything but precautionary measure make things easier like if your bike charger without safety plug is more risky ya right, when a person secure a other on a Cliff hiking with safety gears, I don't think that is bad thing even if he don't. People have different perspective, hope you don't mind, and good luck.
I know it so annoying to have the blue guys with you all the time. But maybe it is their way to be polite and hospitable? You tell me... Traffic is really crazy, but the experience is nothing like so far! Glad you are doing it. For us and mainly for you. Freedom beware-Marc is coming soon! P.s. it is so cool to see the 125cc flying around you at full rpm... haha
Hehe yeah they were yelling at me to go slow😜 anyways Pakistani hospitality looks different, you’ll see 🤙🏼
Ich finde es gut, dass man in jungen Jahren einen neuen Ort und eine neue Kultur kennenlernt, denn viele Menschen können diese Erfahrung nicht machen.
Hoffentlich lassen sie mich auch noch die Kultur kennenlernen
I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Türkiye 😊
Thanks for subbing!
Your American friend sounds like a character in call of duty 😂
He’s British 🤙🏼
Not much good can be said about the loading condition of the trucks in Pakistan ;) But in terms of the richness of ornamentation on some of them, no one can match those in Pakistan, and I think in India too. It's incredibly ornate and intricate.
As far as the police escort is concerned... Rufus seems really pissed off by now, much more than Marc... and who can blame them. You'd think the authorities were just trying to get you across the country as quickly as possible, wrapped in absorbent cotton
The whole thing really looks like an absurd _catch 22_ situation! 😵💫
It’s just ridiculous! Ps. I‘ll loose my shit soon enough
Hi Bro,
Actually in the KPK and Balochistan region of Pakistan there is an insurgency going on.Every other day there is something wrong happening in these states . That's why police was giving protection and escorted you throughout.
It is easy to complain about the security. Do what they say If you don't want to become a hostage and Germany pay ransom on your behalf.
I have shared your video, with some self-composed text ;-)
This is Pakistan
I follow this German guy on his E-bike,
he recently drove through Iran, because after driving through
Pakistan, no wonder the Muslim countries have not developed!
Ineffective/religion/culture/wars keep them in the past!
We, and they, will be better served by the ribbons being cut!
Pacience Marc, pacience 😁 All will come together and work out. Ride safe.
Okay 👍🏼
ayo tf u were in jacobabad, OMG it was my city i should've seen this vlog before ugh
24:55 "Camels, Donkeys, Police" --- Such a nice way to sum up Pakistan.
Marc, such great entertainment! but not for you, thank you for staying positive!
I‘ll loose my shit soon enough 🫣
I just finished watching an episodes of one motorcycle traveler who passed by Pakistan on the way to India & Nepal, Police escorted him in baluchstan region only then they left him alone.. I wonder if it is a temporary situation or something permanent
I don’t know why they won’t leave us alone