As soon as I see a notification from Itchy Boots the hellish depressing world stops for 15 to 20 minutes and I'm entered into a world of geology, European culture, tins of smelly fish, camping and stunning scenery. I'm sure I'm not the only one who really needs your videos right now. Thank you Noraly X.
Thank you so much for that, you don’t know how happy it made me to read that! I keep on thinking how I can do more, help more, now so many people need it, but I can’t figure out how yet. So until I figure that out, I’m happy that the videos alone are already doing something for people! ❤️
@@ItchyBoots Hey,girl! Just ride for us, and take us with you, on your amazing trips! So we can enjoy all the beautiful countries, without to fear for bears, moose and other wild things in the bush. And last , but not least, without to freeze our own asses off! 😍👍
@@ItchyBoots Just remember, no matter where you are in the world, no matter how cold and alone you feel, there are half a million subscribers sitting on that bike with you everyday.
Noraly reminds me of my mother in the way she can converse so well with almost anyone. I struggle with social anxiety and always have a sense of admiration for people who can just form bonds with people, it's truly heartwarming.
Me three days ago: That's a cute girl visiting Sweden, Let's watch a video. Me today, several videos later, You are one impressive woman! Fixing Punctures in south America, dealing with bad fuel in Uzbekistan, travelling alone in this wide world. I'm amazed both by the adventure and the positive feeling you deliver in your videos. Travel safe Noraly and welcome to Sweden.
Daniel, after a couple of years of watching, your heart will still pound, you'll still hear the quivering of your breath and sense your face glowing and blushing but you'll eventually stop worrying too much about her safety, knowing that if the hungriest, meanest nasty bear was chasing her to eat her, the bear would just stop, kneel before her and ask if he could be her teddy.
@@arethasactivities id recommend that if this is also only your third week of watching Noraly, then be very careful crossing roads as you will forget to look for traffic. It is advisable to buy an Itchy Boots tee shirt as motorists will see it and know your mind will be elsewhere.
Seems like Noraly may be enjoying this European trip more than she might have suspected when forced back home from Peru. She's so good at rolling with the punches and responding to adversity with joy and confidence. Great to hear that laugh 3 times a week!
i am amazed you got a northern swedish mechanic to open up and chat! that was so sweet. as a swede, i know how reserved we can be and i can tell you make people’s days with how friendly you are.
'Flying Jacob' is a Swedish casserole that consists of chicken, cream, chili sauce, bananas, roasted peanuts and bacon. In the original recipe, the chicken is seasoned with Italian salad seasoning. The dish is cooked in an oven and is usually served with rice and a Salad.
I loved the food introduction and that little chat you had with the mechanic. For me, part of a nice experience on a trip is talking to the local people sometimes. Very pleasant and you probably brightened up his day.
@@waltertaljaard1488 Good for you! it's the best way to be. When I was in Belguim I remember an extremely helpful Dutch speaking bus driver helping me out. I see online that the Dutch like folding tent caravans. I can pretty much understand 60% of the sales text! I think English and Dutch are distant cousins! What is the camping scene like out there?
I would like to second Stuart Wilkie's sentiments. Your interactions with the lady who knew Che Quevera (Sp?), to the children along your route , to the Silver Mine worker, to the two locals who offered you vodka....among all the others, (and the scenery and challenges) these are all point of interest for me and mostly every one following your journey's. When I meet some of my riding friends we rehash some of your experiences. You are a welcome bit of sunshine and positivity among our daily lives. Keep it up .
@@toqtoq3361 Yes, I think so. It doesn't appear to be a big stretch for them to switch to English. The British are all distant cousins to Europeans, its highly embarrassing to hear some English attitudes. I read that the Vikings were actually two main groups. Those from Norway and those from the southern parts of Scandinavia. The Southern Vikings were responsible for the Danelaw, while the Northern Norsemen took the North West of Scotland, for a time Dublin and Lancashire. I'm yet to do a test, but it seems like my father's side owes much to the Corded Ware peoples of the Baltic region who moved North and were later absorbed into other groups. It's amazing that these days we can get scientific proof of such events.
@@TubeOrNotTube I just bought a 2013 CB500X. Though I haven't ridden the new model, I'd bet the 21" front wheel is a big improvement. It would be nice to have about 20 more HP as well, but so far I am happy with my purchase. Top racks are hard to find.
Really enjoy your vids, i am not sure which is the best, the adventures, the wonderful scenery or your personaility, perhaps a combination of all three. A huge thank you.
I love seeing motorcycle shops in other parts of the world and I fancy traveling the world and visiting these shops. I have worked in the motorcycle industry a couple times in my life, last being a 4 year "sentence" and I was just released in March of 2020 only to find the world being locked down. The gentleman who was changing the tires seems to have a very typical experience of dealership life. He doesn't ride much, nor does he currently own a bike. One or both of those conditions is so common among those I have known in the industry. I jokingly refer to my time in the industry almost like a prison sentence because you kind of get stuck there. When I went back to work in 2016, I intended it to be a transitional job between careers. I never planned to stay 4 years. Now that I am a free man, I do get out and ride a bit more. With my new job, I am still accumulating adequate vacation time so that I can take a nice trip somewhere in a few months. I can only hope that the Covid situation eases a bit by then, but we certainly are not making great progress here in the USA. I will just live vicariously through video series like this. Thanks for bringing us great content as usual. I wish you continued safe travels and good health.
Good luck @Aaron Behind Bars . BTW, 1.5 months ago I took a 2 week motorcycle trip from Texas to Oregon and back again. It really depends on how you want to do your trip and probably where you're going. Mine was more to see the scenery and roads as I rode, so COVID wasn't much of an issue. Everyone wore masks, food was readily available, the hotels were very clean, etc.. I also kept to myself and the site seeing I did was for the most part things along the road. I hope you're able to get out there soon. :)
@VolDep45 You've got some valid points there and I think I can relate a just LITTLE. My girlfriend's father is on oxygen almost full-time (something like COPD but different) and we're a bit on edge knowing that if he gets the virus that's probably the last time she'll see him (not that she's seeing him now). I also learned how fragile my mother's health is last December due to her heart and cardiovascular issues and I'm afraid to think what would happen if she got COVID. I really tried to word my reply to Aaron carefully and hope I did not come across poorly. I honestly didn't think too much about health in my reply because Aaron didn't mention it, but it's definitely something to think about. I believe everyone has to take into consideration their own situation. How's their health, how's the health of those they interact with, where are they going (different States have different rules), what kind of trips do they like to take (do they like to stop in every town/shop along the way or do they just like the view the scenery as it goes by) and so forth. I thought I'd share my experience because it was another motorcyclist who shared theirs that convinced me, with some preparation and common sense, it was possible to take a trip I'd been dreaming about for almost 2 years. Of course, I'm fortunate, I'm in good health, work from home, and don't live near my girlfriend's father or my mother. Good luck to you and, hopefully, this'll all be a bad memory soon.
Dear Noraly, We still follow your adventures and every day we’ll snoop if there’s a new episode. My girlfriend and me like to travel by bike but what you are doing goes way beyond our boldness Keep up this incredible lifetime journey, we love you
Hello noraly, you are unique, the truth that in the way you make your videos, you make us part and literally travel with you, your stories, the quality of your videos, the music, everything is perfect and I want to congratulate , because what you do motivates, not only to perform adventures on motorcycle, which I am already doing on my bike, thanks you, but to spend some time looking your work and forget about the stressful reality of a job and problems for half an hour. Always teaching that with a smile and attitude you can move forward with happiness as you do. You motivate to be happy in every video, I just wanted you to know, I don't usually write comments, but I wanted to comment it to you. Greetings from Uruguay! an admirer.
I'm in love with this channel! 😄 Stumbled over one of the episodes, where you were in Denmark (I'm danish), and got hooked. Watched everything from there, till this latest episode. Now, I will go watch from the beginning. Thank you for letting the world in on your beautiful adventures!! 😃👍🏼
Really nice to see the channel expanding all the time. Congratulations Noraly, you may be a geologist, but you have really found your niche on TH-cam. Continued success for you!
That camping place looks exactly the one i stayed with some polish guy years ago in umeå. We arrived in the middle of the night with our bikes. The reception was closed, but after 18h riding we just had to get some sleep. We slept 4h on the floor of some shed in the common area. In the morning the receptionist still charged us full price... The polish guy was coming from norway and had so worn out rear tyre that the strings can be seen. The tyre broke in umeå in the night and he had ferry leaving to germany later that day. We managed to find used tire from some tyre shops trash bin, changed that by hand and filled it in some 24h service station which was the only open one in the area. After all that we got to the camping place... Later the polish guy sent me mail that he got to the ferry just in time 😅👍
Excellent back road riding. When I was younger, I loved the trails but my body insists on finding smooth roads now. However I will keep living vicariously through you!. Be safe and keep the rubber side down. 🏍
OMG - as a Canadian, and owning two snowmobiles, you will love snowmobiling, and with heated seats, and heated grips with your feet tucked up near the engine you will be warmer than you think. You will love it. Thanks for the vid.
Welcome to my "old" neighborhood. I went to school in Umeå and I was born 55 kms north of Umeå (Robertsfors). Now I live on Orust on the west coast. You will absolutly need your winter jacket and some layer under your MC- pants to endure the low temperature.
We got a very rare shot of you on the bike Noraly (in the refelction of the closed restaurant glass) looking good in the light gear. Really enjoying each episode as usual a Big Thanks for sharing with us. D
Hi Noraly, can’t tell you how much I look forward to getting the notification that another video is up. I grab my cup of tea and just switch off the world to be transported to beautiful scenery, positivity and that “Good morning internet” just starts me smiling all the way through. Keep safe and healthy.
So happy you decided not to camp in cold and rain. And equally happy you were forced to stay somewhere dry for two days. Nobody can bring so much joy by your sheer presence. 🙏🙏🙏
Really enjoying this Europe trip. Hoping that you can reunite with Basanti in Peru at some point in the near future and continue north to Alaska. Stay safe and happy trails.
I was once motorcycle camping and woke up in the New Forest in the U.K. in early April and there was ice on the grass. When I phoned my wife to be and she asked me to come home for her birthday on 6th April, I didn't hesitate !
Hallo Noraly. Enjoy every episode. Thanks for introducing us to Flying Jacob. I found the recipe and will make it this weekend. Warm greetings from hot & sunny India.
Noraly. Please read. Sleeping bag recommendation. RAB is the manufacturer. They are made in Sheffield, UK. I have the Ascent 1100. This is a down sleeping bag. These bags pack up really small and very light in weight. Great for motorcycles. I had the same problems as you, as I was never warm and cold feet all the time. Since I have had my Rab bag, I have never ever been cold. My sleeping bag is also not to small in size, as it’s nice to be able to move about inside it. Not cheap, but a beautiful product. Well worth the money. Keith. UK 🇬🇧
You were so close but still so far away :) Welcome to Umeå my city and to northern Sweden, my neighborhood. regarding that you mostly see sports and tourung motorcycles is that in the summer you want to travel to something other than the forest at home, so you have to travel for many hours / days to get to southern Sweden or Europe. after a 3-4 hour trip you are almost still at home. And thanks for all the youtube videos, thanks for sharing a part of your life.
It is so beautiful there, with the lakes and forests and that cute little cabin. Many of us in the U.S. are still stuck in a semi-hermit role and it is simply wonderful to go on your adventures with you. What a treat!
I remember back in ‘87 when i had a motorcycle trip to Nordkapp when i crossed the Artic Circle it became so absolutely freezing in the night that i feared i’ll never wake up again. 😂 From then it was boardinghouses and hotels. And it was in August. The daytime was steaming hot, up to 16-17˚ C but the night,,,,,,,,, 😰 So I can imagine with you camping in September it must be rather chilly. Ohh, by the way, as far as I can hear you have a pretty good swedish pronouncation. 😊👌
I haven't written comments for a long time.... I never stop watching all your videos, you may not believe me. You love travel and work hard for it. Have a nice day, I hope my few words make you feel better.... :)
How nice to see you make the same trip I made alone in 2019. You will love Finland too. Especially Lapland and Karelia and finally Helsinki. What a cool city is that! Fabulous architecture! And Finnish history is very interesting. Ride safely and I love your video's.
You should come some winter to lapland and drive the snow mobiles on the wilderness routes. There's routes that goes from Finland all the way to Norway and Sweden. Really cool safaris and there is free cabins in the wilderness were you can stay for free and there is all the wood you need to warm up the cabin and make food etc. That would be really cool to see if you would make a northern travel series
My mother taught us kids while winter camping in Minnesota to warm up a rock by the campfire and bring it with you to your sleeping bag at night. You will stay toasty warm.
Yep, I've gotten myself a set of tire like these and I've been very happy with them. Little bit noisy on the pavement, but comfortable and sturdy. Do go very well on the back roads and gravel.
Love the MT-60, good choice! Wish Pirelli would give them the attention they deserve. Now almost no-one who’s testing tire on youtube, include the MT-60. 😢 You should do an adventure tire test! A wide one, including many, many different adventure tires. If you ever want to stay for like a week on one place that is... I’m sure there would be sponsors!
The asphalt that was being laid down seems to be done in the same way as I’ve seen done in Finland: several machines in line, some remove the existing asphalt, some others crush and heat it up, and others lay it down (basically recycle the asphalt). Perhaps some Swedish users can confirm.
Yes, HUGE propane tanks feed the burners after the first lorry. When you ride past on a motorcycle you can feel the heat through your pants ;) And yes, some new asphalt is added and lots are Chew up by the machine heated and recycled, all in one long pass by all the machines.
Saw it stated somewhere that asphalt is THE most recycled material in the world... The trains of vehicles doing the whole process in one go is probably more common on longer stretches of road and away from plants - around me they usually don't do very long stretches at a time, and I think there's a plant in the region too, so it looks like they cart off the ground off top layer and cart in the freshly processed stuff to be laid down.
I work in road markings around Sweden (and from time to time Norway and Denmark) and it's fun recognizing a lot of the major roads you travel along and figure out from context clues where you might be even when you're on the gravel. You're in luck riding the e4 outside of the major vacation days for Swedes, it can get pretty crazy with slow caravans, trucks, and fast everything else. Safe travels!
Nice to catch a glimpse of another Honda 500 in the shop. The same one as I currently have and love. Next one will be a CB500x but I imagine there's a good few years left with mine yet.
Your videos are great to watch, Noraly! I had plans some years ago to get a motorcycle license, but I lost interest and those plans were put on hold. Seeing your videos really makes me want to get a really want to get a motorcycle license again and ride the TET here in Sweden and of course travel to other parts of Europe and whatnot as a start~ Safe travels! :3
You spread a ton of joy all over the world..thank you sweetie...there is no movie or television programming that is more interesting than your videos..wow..you are amazing!!!
I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and am now bingeing on your journeys. You're a geologist, so I wonder about your take on the Sudbury, Ontario area, and how you'd travel through the region. Apparently its metallic wealth resulted from a continent deforming meteorite a while back. Thanks for your videos!
I am really impressed with Sweden. It just seems to be very laid back and relaxed. I may have to put the beautiful land of the north on my short list of places to visit. Take care Noraly. Vaughn
Loving the series, currently catching up, but this is just people enjoying motorcycles! 👍 I was bemused by your initial choice of bike as it isn't really an adventure bike, more adventure bike styling, yet i'm now bemused by how well it's doing. I hope Honda are watching this! I also note that actually Europe is quite a lonely an isolated place! Keep the videos coming, brilliant stuff! 🙂
I was randomly introduced to this channel at your encounter with the swedish police via the TH-cam algorithm. Dunno why... but who cares! During the last week I’ve been taking every opportunity I have to watch your videos. I’m watching all ‘seasons’ parallely and I’m in Argentina/Chile, Iran and Sweden at the same time. Enjoying the scenery, encounters, commentary - everything about your explorations and production! Too bad you weren’t able to come to my home country Norway this time. I wish you welcome when the opportunity let’s you! Safe ride and all the best!
Nice that you are more interactive with locals !!!! Luvly vedio again.... And yes it's really hilarious when you said " who invented these spoons? """ your Instantaneous humor is superb Norals!!! :)
Interesting how Swedes warm the road ready for winter. That’s what that extended mechanisation was doing. It must help keep the snow off? Keep going Noraly - we all love your trip with geology, scenery, great humour and a lovely smile. ChrisD. PS, that was a dieting spoon.
Another great video. If you do Sweden in winter on a snowmobile what would you call the series? I like the way you interact with everyone makes for interesting conversations. Ride safe.
Noraly, If you get to read this be careful riding in Sweden. The Reindeer can jump out infront of you without any warning. This happened to me and a friend when we were driving there a few years ago, we nearly had an accident. Enjoying all your videos. Thanks Sandy
You where sleeping just around the corner from my old home town. I saw a brown bear in that area about 6 weeks ago. Even tho your videos are a bit behind in time the fall will come fast when you go north. Ride safe and watch out for leaves on the road when the trees are changing to autumn colors.
@@shaungordon9737 Dont know much about the ones in NA. But Sweden have around 3000 bears and very few incidents. Somewhat of 1 per year. And two persons have died by bears in the last 20 years. They are very shy and avoid humans. The majority of incidents are also moose hunters that mistake them for moose. So yeah, pretty tame :D
Noraly. To keep warm in a tent . After years of winter rallys you learn. Its simple and you wonder why you you never thought of it earlier or rather wished you had. Get a old tin biscuit tin. Put loads of holes in lid . Stick a couple or more eight hour candles in tin, you know the little ones , light and put lid on. The PC health and safety lot will be aghast. Put it away from rolling over on it in night. And leave zip a bit open for air to circulate. Warm and toasty in minus degrees.
That "flying jacob" meal reminds me of a classic swiss meal called "Riz Casimir" which is chicken with yellow curry sauce, bananas, pineapple and peach. I'm not quite sure when it was invented, but somewhere around 50s-70s probably.
That was a lovely part of the country you got to see and I'm glad you found a super-cute cabin to stay in. It's no fun being cold! Can't wait for the next one, thanks for sharing! Safe travels!
Ah, my favorite person in my favorite country, I’ve lived 2.5 years in Stockholm and I used to ride a mountain bike everywhere, my favorite places are Slussen and Bagarmossen
@3:43 I was freaking out here thinking you were driving on the wrong side of the road, and not realizing yourself :S Then I saw the construction up ahead :D
Just found your channel. I have the same bike (2015) and love it. So glad to see a beautiful lady riding a motorcycle. I've been riding for awhile now (500,000 miles) and appreciate seeing the ladies on bikes. Keep the dirty side down and enjoy future trips. Great videos...
From Salem, Oregon, USA here. Keep up the terrific job you're doing. Besides loving all things motorcycle, I very much appreciate the educational aspects of your vlogs in terms of geology and history.
I have a similar one, a TOAKS Titanium Folding Spork. There are several brands with the same function. The secret is to push the locking mechanism forward after unfolding it.
It's preety great seeing someone from diffrent place or culture come to your city with the perspective of someone new. Like oh she arrived at Teg. in my City
Yeah, the northern Countryside and Nature is beauty, with the Backroads, Lakes and Forrests ... sometimes a Bit colder, but I now you are a taff traveling Lady ... and you don't jump over your Limits / Border ... I wish you safety Fun and Happyness in- and outdoor. ... LG Arne
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As soon as I see a notification from Itchy Boots the hellish depressing world stops for 15 to 20 minutes and I'm entered into a world of geology, European culture, tins of smelly fish, camping and stunning scenery. I'm sure I'm not the only one who really needs your videos right now. Thank you Noraly X.
Thank you so much for that, you don’t know how happy it made me to read that! I keep on thinking how I can do more, help more, now so many people need it, but I can’t figure out how yet. So until I figure that out, I’m happy that the videos alone are already doing something for people! ❤️
@@ItchyBoots
Hey,girl!
Just ride for us, and take us with you, on your amazing trips!
So we can enjoy all the beautiful countries, without to fear for bears, moose and other wild things in the bush. And last , but not least, without to freeze our own asses off! 😍👍
Absolutely 😁👍
@@ItchyBoots Just remember, no matter where you are in the world, no matter how cold and alone you feel, there are half a million subscribers sitting on that bike with you everyday.
@@ItchyBoots Please come to USA when it's safe :-)
Who else giggles every time Noraly squeals when she's OFF ROAD?
I think its too cute
Her upbeat, happy giggles are very nice 👌
Well, I dont giggle, but yeah a big grin! I love listening to her talk!
So lovely !
Cute...no it just shows she knows what to ride, gravel puts a smile on your face...all the time 😁
Whoop,Whoop !!!
That should be on the "ichyboots" t-shirt.. 🤣🤣
Noraly reminds me of my mother in the way she can converse so well with almost anyone. I struggle with social anxiety and always have a sense of admiration for people who can just form bonds with people, it's truly heartwarming.
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Noraly ,never underestimate the good feelings that your videos bring into peoples lives .
Me three days ago: That's a cute girl visiting Sweden, Let's watch a video.
Me today, several videos later, You are one impressive woman!
Fixing Punctures in south America, dealing with bad fuel in Uzbekistan, travelling alone in this wide world.
I'm amazed both by the adventure and the positive feeling you deliver in your videos.
Travel safe Noraly and welcome to Sweden.
Agreed. I'm in awe of her. I couldn't do it.
3 days and you have already learned why we admire her so much :)
Daniel, after a couple of years of watching, your heart will still pound, you'll still hear the quivering of your breath and sense your face glowing and blushing but you'll eventually stop worrying too much about her safety, knowing that if the hungriest, meanest nasty bear was chasing her to eat her, the bear would just stop, kneel before her and ask if he could be her teddy.
Literally me. And the best part is she updates her video quite often 👍
@@arethasactivities id recommend that if this is also only your third week of watching Noraly, then be very careful crossing roads as you will forget to look for traffic. It is advisable to buy an Itchy Boots tee shirt as motorists will see it and know your mind will be elsewhere.
Seems like Noraly may be enjoying this European trip more than she might have suspected when forced back home from Peru. She's so good at rolling with the punches and responding to adversity with joy and confidence. Great to hear that laugh 3 times a week!
A lady with a super positive attitude.👍
Who thinks Noraly is the best if not the cutest motorcycle ambassador in the world?
I'm biased: I'm in love.
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Cute is for kittens, puppies and babies. Noraly is beautiful both physically and in spirit.
Not me.
Yessssss really she is
(from Bolivia)
Ms Itchy isn't normal - always happy, laughing, cheerful in rain, cold, closed restaurants ... I want your vitamins !
i am amazed you got a northern swedish mechanic to open up and chat! that was so sweet. as a swede, i know how reserved we can be and i can tell you make people’s days with how friendly you are.
'Flying Jacob' is a Swedish casserole that consists of chicken, cream, chili sauce, bananas, roasted peanuts and bacon. In the original recipe, the chicken is seasoned with Italian salad seasoning. The dish is cooked in an oven and is usually served with rice and a Salad.
I loved the food introduction and that little chat you had with the mechanic. For me, part of a nice experience on a trip is talking to the local people sometimes. Very pleasant and you probably brightened up his day.
That is typical Dutch.
We do not mind to speak openly and friendly with strangers at all.
@@waltertaljaard1488 Good for you! it's the best way to be. When I was in Belguim I remember an extremely helpful Dutch speaking bus driver helping me out. I see online that the Dutch like folding tent caravans. I can pretty much understand 60% of the sales text! I think English and Dutch are distant cousins! What is the camping scene like out there?
I would like to second Stuart Wilkie's sentiments. Your interactions with the lady who knew Che Quevera (Sp?), to the children along your route , to the Silver Mine worker, to the two locals who offered you vodka....among all the others, (and the scenery and challenges) these are all point of interest for me and mostly every one following your journey's. When I meet some of my riding friends we rehash some of your experiences. You are a welcome bit of sunshine and positivity among our daily lives. Keep it up .
Mattias the mechanic and the bike shop 'Mera Fritid' in Umeå are from now on world famous thanks to Noraly!
@@toqtoq3361 Yes, I think so. It doesn't appear to be a big stretch for them to switch to English. The British are all distant cousins to Europeans, its highly embarrassing to hear some English attitudes. I read that the Vikings were actually two main groups. Those from Norway and those from the southern parts of Scandinavia. The Southern Vikings were responsible for the Danelaw, while the Northern Norsemen took the North West of Scotland, for a time Dublin and Lancashire. I'm yet to do a test, but it seems like my father's side owes much to the Corded Ware peoples of the Baltic region who moved North and were later absorbed into other groups. It's amazing that these days we can get scientific proof of such events.
Honda Motor Company should help you out. You are the best ambassador
And Pirelli !!! Give her bike + tires + $$$$
As the old advert says, "You meet the nicest people on a Honda"...
mitch X “Happy with Honda”
That 500 is nice! Not too heavy for a twin. I test rode one and ended up with an NC700X.
@@TubeOrNotTube I just bought a 2013 CB500X. Though I haven't ridden the new model, I'd bet the 21" front wheel is a big improvement. It would be nice to have about 20 more HP as well, but so far I am happy with my purchase. Top racks are hard to find.
Congratulations for new Shoes of the New Honda Foggy..... Noraly!!💐
Really enjoy your vids, i am not sure which is the best, the adventures, the wonderful scenery or your personaility, perhaps a combination of all three.
A huge thank you.
Muy bien 👍 Noraly todo super 👌😘
I'm always waiting for another video
Happy to see that you got a little tour of the "High Coast" region of Sweden. I grew up there, so it's close to my heart.
Noraly is global citizen. One of rare qualities of putting smile on everyone's face. All the best for the road Ahead.
Snow-mobiles are GREAT fun 🙂
I love seeing motorcycle shops in other parts of the world and I fancy traveling the world and visiting these shops. I have worked in the motorcycle industry a couple times in my life, last being a 4 year "sentence" and I was just released in March of 2020 only to find the world being locked down. The gentleman who was changing the tires seems to have a very typical experience of dealership life. He doesn't ride much, nor does he currently own a bike. One or both of those conditions is so common among those I have known in the industry. I jokingly refer to my time in the industry almost like a prison sentence because you kind of get stuck there. When I went back to work in 2016, I intended it to be a transitional job between careers. I never planned to stay 4 years.
Now that I am a free man, I do get out and ride a bit more. With my new job, I am still accumulating adequate vacation time so that I can take a nice trip somewhere in a few months. I can only hope that the Covid situation eases a bit by then, but we certainly are not making great progress here in the USA. I will just live vicariously through video series like this. Thanks for bringing us great content as usual. I wish you continued safe travels and good health.
The deeper you go into nature the further you are from idiots my friend. Hope you get there soon.
Good luck @Aaron Behind Bars . BTW, 1.5 months ago I took a 2 week motorcycle trip from Texas to Oregon and back again. It really depends on how you want to do your trip and probably where you're going. Mine was more to see the scenery and roads as I rode, so COVID wasn't much of an issue. Everyone wore masks, food was readily available, the hotels were very clean, etc.. I also kept to myself and the site seeing I did was for the most part things along the road. I hope you're able to get out there soon. :)
Aaron ponder reaccess ones life two wheel passion into the "openair future" t tipp.
@VolDep45 You've got some valid points there and I think I can relate a just LITTLE. My girlfriend's father is on oxygen almost full-time (something like COPD but different) and we're a bit on edge knowing that if he gets the virus that's probably the last time she'll see him (not that she's seeing him now). I also learned how fragile my mother's health is last December due to her heart and cardiovascular issues and I'm afraid to think what would happen if she got COVID.
I really tried to word my reply to Aaron carefully and hope I did not come across poorly. I honestly didn't think too much about health in my reply because Aaron didn't mention it, but it's definitely something to think about.
I believe everyone has to take into consideration their own situation. How's their health, how's the health of those they interact with, where are they going (different States have different rules), what kind of trips do they like to take (do they like to stop in every town/shop along the way or do they just like the view the scenery as it goes by) and so forth.
I thought I'd share my experience because it was another motorcyclist who shared theirs that convinced me, with some preparation and common sense, it was possible to take a trip I'd been dreaming about for almost 2 years. Of course, I'm fortunate, I'm in good health, work from home, and don't live near my girlfriend's father or my mother.
Good luck to you and, hopefully, this'll all be a bad memory soon.
You will never “ grow old “. Your flame will extinguish one day, but it will never “ grow old “.
Dear Noraly, We still follow your adventures and every day we’ll snoop if there’s a new episode.
My girlfriend and me like to travel by bike but what you are doing goes way beyond our boldness
Keep up this incredible lifetime journey, we love you
Hello noraly, you are unique, the truth that in the way you make your videos, you make us part and literally travel with you, your stories, the quality of your videos, the music, everything is perfect and I want to congratulate , because what you do motivates, not only to perform adventures on motorcycle, which I am already doing on my bike, thanks you, but to spend some time looking your work and forget about the stressful reality of a job and problems for half an hour. Always teaching that with a smile and attitude you can move forward with happiness as you do. You motivate to be happy in every video, I just wanted you to know, I don't usually write comments, but I wanted to comment it to you. Greetings from Uruguay! an admirer.
I'm in love with this channel! 😄 Stumbled over one of the episodes, where you were in Denmark (I'm danish), and got hooked. Watched everything from there, till this latest episode. Now, I will go watch from the beginning. Thank you for letting the world in on your beautiful adventures!! 😃👍🏼
It's always good to mount tires that we are used to riding. Nothing like we feel Confident to have a safe ride
Really nice to see the channel expanding all the time. Congratulations Noraly, you may be a geologist, but you have really found your niche on TH-cam. Continued success for you!
Oh man, you could be in Northern Minnesota! Arctic Cat, snowmobiles, boats. The scenery, the geology. Same!
Well, 9,6% of the people in Minnesota sports some Swedish blood. Maybe for a reason? :)
HAHAAA! When your spoon collapsed I nearly spilled coffee out of my mouth (laughing)
That camping place looks exactly the one i stayed with some polish guy years ago in umeå. We arrived in the middle of the night with our bikes. The reception was closed, but after 18h riding we just had to get some sleep. We slept 4h on the floor of some shed in the common area. In the morning the receptionist still charged us full price...
The polish guy was coming from norway and had so worn out rear tyre that the strings can be seen. The tyre broke in umeå in the night and he had ferry leaving to germany later that day. We managed to find used tire from some tyre shops trash bin, changed that by hand and filled it in some 24h service station which was the only open one in the area. After all that we got to the camping place...
Later the polish guy sent me mail that he got to the ferry just in time 😅👍
You are really lovely to follow. I get addicted to your videos.
But I love it. I'm having a second vacation. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi, I like that you learn what you see and your wonderful laugh :)
:)
Excellent back road riding. When I was younger, I loved the trails but my body insists on finding smooth roads now. However I will keep living vicariously through you!. Be safe and keep the rubber side down. 🏍
OMG - as a Canadian, and owning two snowmobiles, you will love snowmobiling, and with heated seats, and heated grips with your feet tucked up near the engine you will be warmer than you think. You will love it. Thanks for the vid.
Welcome to my "old" neighborhood. I went to school in Umeå and I was born 55 kms north of Umeå (Robertsfors). Now I live on Orust on the west coast. You will absolutly need your winter jacket and some layer under your MC- pants to endure the low temperature.
We got a very rare shot of you on the bike Noraly (in the refelction of the closed restaurant glass) looking good in the light gear. Really enjoying each episode as usual a Big Thanks for sharing with us. D
Hi Noraly, can’t tell you how much I look forward to getting the notification that another video is up. I grab my cup of tea and just switch off the world to be transported to beautiful scenery, positivity and that “Good morning internet” just starts me smiling all the way through. Keep safe and healthy.
Yes!
Love your vlogging, Noraly! Greetings from Bulgaria! Still wainting you down here
Yay Ronin! A happy bike is a happy rider. Hope you have many enjoyable miles on the new shoes. :-)
What make are the mirrors
@@michaelriley355 Hi Michael, it's better to ask in common thread, not under top comments
So happy you decided not to camp in cold and rain. And equally happy you were forced to stay somewhere dry for two days.
Nobody can bring so much joy by your sheer presence.
🙏🙏🙏
Really enjoying this Europe trip. Hoping that you can reunite with Basanti in Peru at some point in the near future and continue north to Alaska. Stay safe and happy trails.
I'm very much afraid that the world wide freedom to travel is fore good in the past.
Meanwhile, as Noraly soon enters Finland, she can consume some Perunalimppu and dream about Basanti days. ["Potato loaf of bread"]
I was once motorcycle camping and woke up in the New Forest in the U.K. in early April and there was ice on the grass. When I phoned my wife to be and she asked me to come home for her birthday on 6th April, I didn't hesitate !
Hallo Noraly. Enjoy every episode. Thanks for introducing us to Flying Jacob. I found the recipe and will make it this weekend.
Warm greetings from hot & sunny India.
Noraly. Please read.
Sleeping bag recommendation.
RAB is the manufacturer.
They are made in Sheffield, UK.
I have the Ascent 1100.
This is a down sleeping bag.
These bags pack up really small and very light in weight.
Great for motorcycles.
I had the same problems as you, as I was never warm and cold feet all the time. Since I have had my Rab bag, I have never ever been cold.
My sleeping bag is also not to small in size, as it’s nice to be able to move about inside it.
Not cheap, but a beautiful product.
Well worth the money.
Keith. UK 🇬🇧
You were so close but still so far away :) Welcome to Umeå my city and to northern Sweden, my neighborhood. regarding that you mostly see sports and tourung motorcycles is that in the summer you want to travel to something other than the forest at home, so you have to travel for many hours / days to get to southern Sweden or Europe. after a 3-4 hour trip you are almost still at home. And thanks for all the youtube videos, thanks for sharing a part of your life.
Thanks Noraly for the ride 👍🏻😎
I agree with Jimmy . Fifteen minutes of escaping these unsettling times , M.
I agree... Flying Jakob is really good, sounds weird but it really is 😜
It is so beautiful there, with the lakes and forests and that cute little cabin. Many of us in the U.S. are still stuck in a semi-hermit role and it is simply wonderful to go on your adventures with you. What a treat!
Funny how getting some new tyres can be so satisfying!
Then there is that period of impatience. “How many kilometers until I can push it on these new tires?”
Look forward to that snowmobile adventure this Winter!
I remember back in ‘87 when i had a motorcycle trip to Nordkapp when i crossed the Artic Circle it became so absolutely freezing in the night that i feared i’ll never wake up again. 😂 From then it was boardinghouses and hotels. And it was in August. The daytime was steaming hot, up to 16-17˚ C but the night,,,,,,,,, 😰
So I can imagine with you camping in September it must be rather chilly.
Ohh, by the way, as far as I can hear you have a pretty good swedish pronouncation. 😊👌
I live in Oklahoma, USA. 16 centigrade is not steaming hot! 40 and humid is hot!
Richard Coiner
In Nortern Norway in the Finnmark, 16˚ IS steaming hot. The summers average temperature is under 10 degrees.
Sea gull rescue Bridlington
I grew up in Quebec and the scenery in Sweden reminds me of home. Love watching your channel and adventures. Travel safe Noraly.
I haven't written comments for a long time....
I never stop watching all your videos, you may not believe me.
You love travel and work hard for it. Have a nice day, I hope my few words make you feel better.... :)
How nice to see you make the same trip I made alone in 2019. You will love Finland too. Especially Lapland and Karelia and finally Helsinki. What a cool city is that! Fabulous architecture! And Finnish history is very interesting. Ride safely and I love your video's.
Yes I agree. But Finland 🇫🇮 has so much to offer and not in the least “suomen sisu”
You should come some winter to lapland and drive the snow mobiles on the wilderness routes. There's routes that goes from Finland all the way to Norway and Sweden. Really cool safaris and there is free cabins in the wilderness were you can stay for free and there is all the wood you need to warm up the cabin and make food etc. That would be really cool to see if you would make a northern travel series
And yeah. The series name should be itchy winterboot 🤣🤘
Thanks for introducing us to Flying Jacob! Imma have this soon.
My mother taught us kids while winter camping in Minnesota to warm up a rock by the campfire and bring it with you to your sleeping bag at night. You will stay toasty warm.
Yep, I've gotten myself a set of tire like these and I've been very happy with them. Little bit noisy on the pavement, but comfortable and sturdy. Do go very well on the back roads and gravel.
Love the MT-60, good choice!
Wish Pirelli would give them the attention they deserve. Now almost no-one who’s testing tire on youtube, include the MT-60. 😢
You should do an adventure tire test! A wide one, including many, many different adventure tires. If you ever want to stay for like a week on one place that is... I’m sure there would be sponsors!
Saludos desde México, son increíbles tus viajes, felicidades dios te bendiga siempre
The asphalt that was being laid down seems to be done in the same way as I’ve seen done in Finland: several machines in line, some remove the existing asphalt, some others crush and heat it up, and others lay it down (basically recycle the asphalt). Perhaps some Swedish users can confirm.
Interesting! Probably less expensive and faster to do it that way!
Yes, HUGE propane tanks feed the burners after the first lorry.
When you ride past on a motorcycle you can feel the heat through your pants ;)
And yes, some new asphalt is added and lots are Chew up by the machine heated and recycled, all in one long pass by all the machines.
Same here in U.S.
Saw it stated somewhere that asphalt is THE most recycled material in the world...
The trains of vehicles doing the whole process in one go is probably more common on longer stretches of road and away from plants - around me they usually don't do very long stretches at a time, and I think there's a plant in the region too, so it looks like they cart off the ground off top layer and cart in the freshly processed stuff to be laid down.
Usually done that way in Canada, too, if they're recycling the surface.
I work in road markings around Sweden (and from time to time Norway and Denmark) and it's fun recognizing a lot of the major roads you travel along and figure out from context clues where you might be even when you're on the gravel. You're in luck riding the e4 outside of the major vacation days for Swedes, it can get pretty crazy with slow caravans, trucks, and fast everything else.
Safe travels!
Nice to catch a glimpse of another Honda 500 in the shop. The same one as I currently have and love. Next one will be a CB500x but I imagine there's a good few years left with mine yet.
Your videos are great to watch, Noraly! I had plans some years ago to get a motorcycle license, but I lost interest and those plans were put on hold. Seeing your videos really makes me want to get a really want to get a motorcycle license again and ride the TET here in Sweden and of course travel to other parts of Europe and whatnot as a start~ Safe travels! :3
You spread a ton of joy all over the world..thank you sweetie...there is no movie or television programming that is more interesting than your videos..wow..you are amazing!!!
Travelling with you, from the day you entered mayanmar. Stay healthy stay blessed
From india :)
That flying jacob dish actually looks delicious! I added it to my bookmarks.
👍🏾 A cure for Monday. Thanks Noraly.
I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and am now bingeing on your journeys. You're a geologist, so I wonder about your take on the Sudbury, Ontario area, and how you'd travel through the region. Apparently its metallic wealth resulted from a continent deforming meteorite a while back. Thanks for your videos!
I am really impressed with Sweden. It just seems to be very laid back and relaxed. I may have to put the beautiful land of the north on my short list of places to visit. Take care Noraly. Vaughn
Loving the series, currently catching up, but this is just people enjoying motorcycles! 👍
I was bemused by your initial choice of bike as it isn't really an adventure bike, more adventure bike styling, yet i'm now bemused by how well it's doing. I hope Honda are watching this!
I also note that actually Europe is quite a lonely an isolated place!
Keep the videos coming, brilliant stuff! 🙂
GM Noraly , Great start to another week of amazing videos.
I was randomly introduced to this channel at your encounter with the swedish police via the TH-cam algorithm. Dunno why... but who cares! During the last week I’ve been taking every opportunity I have to watch your videos. I’m watching all ‘seasons’ parallely and I’m in Argentina/Chile, Iran and Sweden at the same time. Enjoying the scenery, encounters, commentary - everything about your explorations and production! Too bad you weren’t able to come to my home country Norway this time. I wish you welcome when the opportunity let’s you! Safe ride and all the best!
Nice that you are more interactive with locals !!!! Luvly vedio again.... And yes it's really hilarious when you said " who invented these spoons? """ your Instantaneous humor is superb Norals!!! :)
The wide open world of spoon comedy!
Interesting how Swedes warm the road ready for winter. That’s what that extended mechanisation was doing. It must help keep the snow off?
Keep going Noraly - we all love your trip with geology, scenery, great humour and a lovely smile. ChrisD. PS, that was a dieting spoon.
Another great video. If you do Sweden in winter on a snowmobile what would you call the series? I like the way you interact with everyone makes for interesting conversations. Ride safe.
Noraly,
If you get to read this be careful riding in Sweden. The Reindeer can jump out infront of you without any warning. This happened to me and a friend when we were driving there a few years ago, we nearly had an accident.
Enjoying all your videos.
Thanks
Sandy
You where sleeping just around the corner from my old home town. I saw a brown bear in that area about 6 weeks ago. Even tho your videos are a bit behind in time the fall will come fast when you go north. Ride safe and watch out for leaves on the road when the trees are changing to autumn colors.
I concur. Wet leaves on the road can be slicker than oil & scare the hell out of me.
How dangerous to humans are those bears? I've heard they're pretty tame compared to the ones in North America
@@shaungordon9737 Dont know much about the ones in NA. But Sweden have around 3000 bears and very few incidents. Somewhat of 1 per year. And two persons have died by bears in the last 20 years. They are very shy and avoid humans. The majority of incidents are also moose hunters that mistake them for moose. So yeah, pretty tame :D
Flying Jakob with bananas & peanuts 🤤😋
That was a long time since I ate that 🥰
And I’m a Swede 🇸🇪
A dish that is timeless all the way from the ’70’s.
New tires is such a great feeling🏍️🏕️
Noraly. To keep warm in a tent . After years of winter rallys you learn. Its simple and you wonder why you you never thought of it earlier or rather wished you had. Get a old tin biscuit tin. Put loads of holes in lid . Stick a couple or more eight hour candles in tin, you know the little ones , light and put lid on. The PC health and safety lot will be aghast. Put it away from rolling over on it in night. And leave zip a bit open for air to circulate. Warm and toasty in minus degrees.
❤️ from Pune India. You are living a dream. Keep the fire burning 🔥🔥🙏
That "flying jacob" meal reminds me of a classic swiss meal called "Riz Casimir" which is chicken with yellow curry sauce, bananas, pineapple and peach. I'm not quite sure when it was invented, but somewhere around 50s-70s probably.
That was a lovely part of the country you got to see and I'm glad you found a super-cute cabin to stay in. It's no fun being cold! Can't wait for the next one, thanks for sharing! Safe travels!
Ah, my favorite person in my favorite country, I’ve lived 2.5 years in Stockholm and I used to ride a mountain bike everywhere, my favorite places are Slussen and Bagarmossen
If you ever decide to do a tour of Britain, we'll have cake and tea ready :)
@3:43 I was freaking out here thinking you were driving on the wrong side of the road, and not realizing yourself :S Then I saw the construction up ahead :D
The smile of the day.
Been following for several months now. Keeping up with current adventures but also viewing earlier seasons. Kind of addicting haha.
Once again superb video & scenery, stay safe Noraly.. Look forward to your next video.......
You pronounced both Umeå and Luleå very well! It's so fun to see you ride in my own country, I need to get a license soon and do the same!
Love that you keep finding the gravel roads, I am hoping the new tyres suit this!!
Just found your channel. I have the same bike (2015) and love it. So glad to see a beautiful lady riding a motorcycle. I've been riding for awhile now (500,000 miles) and appreciate seeing the ladies on bikes. Keep the dirty side down and enjoy future trips. Great videos...
I've ridden a super sport for a decade, I need to get something that goes off-road!
From Salem, Oregon, USA here. Keep up the terrific job you're doing. Besides loving all things motorcycle, I very much appreciate the educational aspects of your vlogs in terms of geology and history.
Research question for extra credit, who invented the backwards folding camping spoon? As always wonderful video, love ❤️ the channel! 🇺🇸
I have a similar one, a TOAKS Titanium Folding Spork. There are several brands with the same function. The secret is to push the locking mechanism forward after unfolding it.
Just4fun check with Noraly for extra credit on introduction either geology or history. Lol
It's preety great seeing someone from diffrent place or culture come to your city with the perspective of someone new. Like oh she arrived at Teg. in my City
Good morning Miss Boots. congrats with new shoes for Ronin.🤘😜🤘
Yeah, the northern Countryside and Nature is beauty, with the Backroads, Lakes and Forrests ... sometimes a Bit colder, but I now you are a taff traveling Lady ... and you don't jump over your Limits / Border ...
I wish you safety Fun and Happyness in- and outdoor. ...
LG Arne