Is this THE perfect ride? Umbrail Pass!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2021
- After dashing through Austria, into Südtirol and checking into my Hotel, I decided to take in a 'quick' loop of the Umbrail and Stelvio passes before dinner! Who knew that the mountain passes would be completely traffic free while the tourists are tucking in to their evening culinaries?!
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Starting my bike lessons in September, a little later in life but if not now-when. Watching these videos are a great inspiration. 👍
Go for it! It's better than you can imagine! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
It's definitely never too late! I also think that with a few extra years comes a maturity that pays dividends on a bike. I was a bit of a late starter at 21, but thoroughly recommend it to anybody of any age! Enjoy the journey mate and happy learning!
Stop it !!! Rubbing the salt in !!😆 Brings back great memories!!
Sorry Ricky! You might want to cover your eyes for the next week or two, as I throw the rest of the trip out there! 🤣
Bloody marvelous, not unlike my daily commute to Westminster.... 😐
I can imagine Steve! Same scenery, same relaxed mood, same snow...
That was a stunning pass Andy. I'm not jealous at all (said through gritted teeth).
I can imagine. Nothing here to make anybody envious. It was all a bit rubbish tbh. I made it look amazing in post production.
@@AndyManCam That's some video editing software you have.
I'll have to see if I can get a copy to improve the trip to the shops.😆
It wasn’t cheap, but it saves me getting wet… or dressed.
that pass keep giving, seem like a must do
Definitely a must do! It was thoroughly enjoyable! Just be sure to go at 18:00!!
Thank you for taking us along on your ride. As alway; beautiful. Cheers
My pleasure entirely! Thanks for joining me mate! Right then, on to the next stage...
Thanks so much for this Andy. Vicariously riding your bike for you Lol.
My pleasure! I didn't even really want to go on this trip, but I did it for you guys! ;D
Magnificent AMC, on all levels. Cheers.🏍👍🇦🇺
Thank you kindly dear boy!
Yeah, Andy, nice one. I don’t really like riding so many switchback hairpins, but you can’t argue with the views!
Totally understand. they can quickly become annoying. On this trip, they really didn't bother me so much. I don't know if it's the bike, if my technique is better or if it's simply because I was overjoyed to be in the mountains!
Brilliant! I love when you get snow and dry roads. Just perfect. Nice vid 👌
Thanks! I totally agree. I'm so happy that the timing was so perfect that there was still so much snow all around. Almost fairytale like.
Brilliant that brings back some memories, that pass is tight!!!
But so smooth and so pretty! So glad I took the chance on this little extra venture!
Absolutely fabulous ride Andy how lucky to ride without any traffic you lucky man❤️
It was a bikers dream come true! If only they could all be like this!
What an amazing ride & scenery! Thanks for sharing
My pleasure! Thanks for joining!
Man cam magic.
Said suggested beverage was Peroni's finest as management is not here to supervise me and children will play, as they say.
Amazed Switzerland wants no paperwork with all the other restrictions. How refreshing and encouraging.
Rather liking that cb and wondering how I could make it work 2 up. Great and different alternative to the ten.
Stunning , sir.
Happy travels
Cheers! Kid will indeed (and should indeed) play! 😜 I was surprised by the ease of border crossing too. I'd expected a little more hassle. I was prepared for it, but still glad that it didn't happen! I haven't tried 2 up yet, and also wonder how doable it would actually be. It seems to look deceptively workable, but the actual dimensions of it are more sportsbike like, I think. I'm still working on the missus to get her on there!
That was a nice slice of fried gold for a Saturday morning, doesn't make me resent having to work today at all. Not one bit.
Happy to oblige CR! Sorry about the work though.
Thanks for the inspiration. I just did the Umbrail Pass yesterday. Didn't really have it on my radar before. Just like you I did ride it in the evening and had it almost to myself aswell. Very big contrast to all the circus on top of the Stelvio...
My pleasure entirely! Really glad you got the same experience that I did! Biker heaven!
Stunning! Thanks for sharing mate.
My pleasure entirely Chris! Cheers for coming along mate!
You should of done the lottery that evening.... Another stunner.
You're probably not wrong! This was a real case of the planets aligning for me!
These Vids just keep getting better and better. Umbrail has to go on the list. Nice one Andy as always.
Thank you kindly RR! Definitely put it on your list! The fact that you can have a hotdog at the top of the Stelvio just minutes later is also a good reason to go there!
Beautiful scenery, you don’t want to get any of those wrong it’s a long way down
It's a bit of a dangerous combo, isn't it! Beautiful, distracting scenery with natchety, twisty roads! Keeps you on your toes though!
Been there, done that, loved it. Same as you did matey! To me nothing beats those passes as soon as you start to get into a good rhythm of riding them. Best experience of riding in the world for me.
Amazing scenery. Brilliant!
Thanks MGman! The scenery really is something else down there.
incredible, Andy
Cheers very much!
Love the Umbrail Pass, riden it a couple of times the other way around, definitely one of my favourites. Another great video Andy.
Cheers Steve! Yeah it was great to be able to take it in while I was there! Well worth the extra little blast! One of my favourites too now, for sure.
A beautiful set of vids covering your latest trip, Andy. A lot of concentration needed on those bends though.
Thanks very much Jim. You're not wrong there! Having the whole place to yourself makes things a little less hair raising though! 😁
That brought back some memories there of how the combination of bends and scenery make such a magical experience, and so little traffic, just perfect 👌
It's stunning, isn't it! I might start ONLY riding at that time!
@@AndyManCam If the Hotel has food for you when you get back then thats the best way to go, you have the roads all for yourself and you cant get better than that :)
Totally! Either that or get yourself a packed dinner and enjoy it at the summit! Even better still! 😍
@@AndyManCam Oh yeah, that would be fabulous and great lighting for some photo`s.
Absolutely! Golden hour atop a snowcapped mountain! Herrlich!
Stunning pass, devastated i missed that one. Only thing is i shall have to return, hopefully next year....
It's always good to leave yourself something new to look forward to next time! ;D
Look at that. A Willy's jeep enjoying the pass as well.
There's never any end to the crazy stuff you see on the passes! I love it!
Excellent !
Many thanks!
Fantastic views I love that whole area thanks for reminding me of what I’m missing Andy looks like I know exactly we’re I’m off to next year lol well done great series of videos Andy top notch 👍👍👍
Thanks Dale. Glad you enjoyed it! I hope it's just as empty and sunny for you too mate!
Ha, this brings back memories! Got chased up the Umbrail on my VFR by a couple of Porsches, they were quick! Good footage, Andy.
Ha! Nice! It's not often that the cagers are bothering the bikers! I bet that was enjoyable though.
Andy, this series has been absolute mega 🎬🎥🆒🔝 Incredible roads, practically had them all to yourself! Keep them coming, top edit, and those camera angles👌🏻 Just wow 😮
Thank you very much! It's been a real joy to put together too! It was the closest I'll probably ever come to having a private road!
Very nice Road. Thank you for this Video 👍
One of the best out there, I'd say. My pleasure Thomas, thanks for watching!
Sooo smooth. I just decided that I need to go to Switzerland for a ride. Soon!
I can't ever recommend it enough! And not once did I feel like it was all a bit slow or boring. Utterly stunning place to ride.
One of your best ever Andy, absolutely stunning 👍
Thank you very kindly Jamjar!
I've done this one 3 times if memory serves me right. Bringing back amazing memories Andy :)
great video of my old home track. unfortunately the umbrail is now completely paved. a few years ago the upper part was gravel
I bet that made for an exciting ride! I’d love to try a bit of that now!
Outstanding, Andy! That gorgeous town... those empty, immacualte roads...the sun-kissed flanks of the mountains...the colours!
When I see busy roads I cannot warm to them - immediate turn off.
Great video, shipmate.
Thanks LL. I'm exactly the same. Although I'm desperate to come home to visit, I'm a bit put off from the riding due to all the traffic. This ride in the empty mountains was too good to be true.
🤓👍🏻👍🏻😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 what a great area big thanks for another great vid.
My pleasure as always John! Cheers!!
You jammy git! You pretty much had the road to yourself! Happy days and great video, as usual :)
It was like a dream come true! Many thanks again Tibor!
You did well on the switchback hairpins Andy. 2nd Gear sounds ok... Someone advised me to drop to 1st on my Speed Triple 955i... so I sometimes go lower for the blast out of the curve. I live over here in Zurich... Anytime you pass buy would love a coffee or a meet up. Loving the videos and Banter. Keep Em Coming and be safe.
Cheers Rob. I just tried to keep it relaxed! 1st would have definitely been overkill for most of the hairpins at that relaxed pace. The CB is a real powerhouse in the twisties, I love it! Thanks for the invite! Who knows, I might just find myself down there again soon!
Good gracious! That was a spectacular ride in an incredible place. The footage looks fantastic. Thanks, as always, for the quality content, Andy. 👍🏻
I honestly don't think it could have been any better! Bends, surface, views, emptiness, weather... all perfect! My pleasure entirely mate! Thanks for the eyeballs and support! 😍
😮 Damn ... that was really nice! Nothing really for traffic, a great road, stunning scenery!! That's a great ride! 💓📷🏍💕
It really was perfect, Guy! I almost didn't believe the 'Half-board theory' but it seems that it's bang on! I reckon I'll try and repeat this timing again! Plan the hotel in to 3 quarters through the day and then finish the best bit without all the luggage! Heavenly!
Really enjoyed that one the best! Cheers!!
Thanks CM! Ironic that this was one of the laziest and easiest edits Ive ever done, but the response has been fantastic! I'm going to be more relaxed across the board from now on! 😁
I’ve seen 84 on the speedo you hooligan!! Empty roads and superb surface, what more can you ask for?! I’ve had that in the Picos, haven’t seen a single soul for hours..
Balls out! 😜 Though 4kmh over in Switzerland is probably still a few hundred euro's in handslaps!! I honestly couldn't have expected better with the empty roads, and after the difference between the Austrian and Italian roads, these surfaces were like asphalt velvet! I really have to get myself to the Pico's as soon as possible too.
Another great video Andy, the scenery is stunning 👍
Thanks mate. It really is a wonderland down there. I NEED to go back already!
@@AndyManCam definitely on my to do list next year. 👍
I couldn’t recommend it enough. Good luck with the plans.
Fantastic 😎😁🏍👍
Cheers Mac! It really was a perfect ride!
Enjoying to watch you on this tour. Perfectly and timely mastered that ride. Other 'half-boarders' are having diner and Andy is taking us out for breathtaking views and very nice twisties. Loved that dish! 😋
Cheers Peter! I'd risk my dinner every day for that kind of ride!
Andy brilliant as if we were there with you. I can never stop for a photo. I am so in the groove I just have to keep going and hope someone else has stopped. You need a GS mate. No where did you go faster than a GS and it goes around hairpins much better than yours. Thanks mate wishing I was there. As you give the narrative I suppose it is like someone else with you ?
Thanks Stephen! I totally get you mate! I really have to tell myself to stop! I always have the dilemma that there might be an even better place to stop further on too! But if we stopped at every opportunity, the tyres would never get warm! 🤣 It is strangely like I'm not alone actually! The world of youtube is always riding on my shoulder!
Umbrial pass elevation 8,200 feet above sea level.
Independence pass in Colorado 12,000 feet above sea level.
Congratulations. The train to Colorado is a little bit more of a financial and logistical obstacle though.
How great is that? Clear blue skies and not a single vehicle in sight.
I honestly don't think it could have been any better! Maybe if I'd had another 6 hours of daylight to play with!
Seeing this is making me even more hyped for my trip to the french alps.
I can totally imagine! I wish you a tremendous ride Rik!
@@AndyManCam the first shower of the day is in the pocket but its amazing
Haha! Nothing wrong with a bit of overexcitement!
@@AndyManCam just done with the northern part of the great alpine road and it was amazing to do. Completely stupid as a first time mountain experience but boy was it lovely
Baptism of fire eh?! Everything will seem easy after that! Ride thee well!
Hi andy if there ever was a time to prove smaller or less power is now the thing...recent weekender in Wales traffic..avrg speed cameras ....east scotland ...avrge speed camera traffic necessary road works....50limits cropping up everywhere...nice too see what we cant do😕👍😉😉atb sir...
I totally agree! Most of us don't need all that power. Myself included. That was part of the reason for the CB. Although it still has almost 150bhp, it's nowhere near the crazy power of the other hyper nakeds, but still probably way more than I really need to have fun.
Anyone wanting a lesson in looking through a corner should watch how you rode these amazing roads….. great job andymancam…..
loving these vids while in lockdown…..
Thank you kindly Steve. Very happy to help keep your mind off of it all mate.
It is the one and major thing that has stopped me touring Switzerland, the speed limits and the harshness of getting caught for any trangression. As we know I am a child on an Aprilia Tuono and I am guranteed to be a twat at one point or another.
Awesome vid as always Andy, love and wish I was there as an adult :D
Totally understand that Mike. But if you can get the impulses under control (there must be medication for that! 😜) then the riding in Switzerland is well worth the restraint!
The tolerance is the reason why I ride after the SATNAV speed and in Switzerland there are 2 tolerances for Radar, 5km/h when measured by radar and 3km/h when measured by laser. So I ride (and drive) around 5km/h over limit. If i got cought by a laser it's only 2-3 km/h that will be fined and that's in my yearly budget 😉
Haha! Brilliant! Budgeting for the over-exuberance! I love it! I think generally, as long as you're not taking the piss, it's all good. Within reason!
2nd time! 😍 ❤📷🏍💕
You just can’t get enough! 😃
Not to long ago Umbrail was unpawed in the middle.In wet weather that was a challenge.
I can imagine! That would have fit my expectations a bit better too! Tghis ride was just TOO perfect! 😜
WOW awesome riding and views what a lucky bloke you are , just a bit of jealousy popping out there enjoy
Cheers much Glenn! Sorry about the jealousy, but I can totally understand it! It was the kind of ride many of us dream of. Me included! I wan't to do it again!
Change the sprocket tooth count -1 Front or +2 rear will reduce lugging in 2nd on tight corners
Nah, I think the gearing is perfect as it is. Those particularly tight/steep hairpins could have just used a shift to first if I'd wanted to blast out of them. But as it was, despite the low revs, the CB still pulled out plenty good enough. I was keeping it relaxed after such a long day in the saddle!
As usual Andy, brilliant camera angles and well edited and mixed. Love your voice over commentary as well! Loved the views and the roads... when will I ever get to ride a bike in Europe?? Still I have NZ's glorious roads and scenery... :) I might have to find a sportbike between my big and small tourers. ;)
Thanks very much mate! I'm sure that NZ has plenty of stunning stuff to rival this! It's on my list in any case! There#s always room for another bike! 😉
6:33 ...at that as well lol :D
Haha! Yep, that’s the trouble with the alps! Amazing views Next to sudden bends! 🤣
😃 too jealous now!
Sorry Jen! (but not THAT sorry! 😉). I'm afraid there's more envy fuel on the way!
The lads at 44 Teeth discovered just how expensive a speeding ticket in der Schweiz can be.
I saw that. 4k and lucky not to have the bike crushed.
@@Tenfx72 Mind you BvG was speeding at 144km/h in an 80km/h limit which tbh in any country except perhaps in Germany on their autobahns is just a little bit mental.
That was a very expensive ride. But like the boring grown up I am, I'd say they got him bang to rights. That kind of speeding on public roads isn't OK and is the reason the rest of us have to suffer stupid speed limits in the first place. Bad Baron!
Hi Andy , seen a fair few of your meanderings and thoroughly enjoy both sharing your travels in association with your entertaining commentary . Always inspires me to take my 2011 CB1000RA HRC out for a jolly little wobble . I often wonder how the new CB compares to mine !
Thanks Pete! I'm always happy to be the cause of any kind of inspiration! From what I've heard, the engine is almost identical and the suspension is pretty much the same. Allegedly the fuelling is a bit smoother but the dip in the middle is a bit bigger. Mine is probably WAY quieter though!
@@AndyManCam Mmm quiet is in the lughole of the listener, I have an HP Corse Pipe which looks stunning but only really adds bass without too much volume. Not enough cowbell tho.
As an acoustic musician love the soundtracks to your twisties, was wondering whether they are your creation or borrowed?
Very true! I really quite like the quieter sound of the new bike. I feel a bit more grown up! More bass is always good, but more cowbell is better. Mostly the music is borrowed. Just the main theme that keeps coming back now and again is mine. I need to get on that and make some of my own noise again!
Beautiful! Hey whats up with the bits of rope gaurd rail? So you get rope burn if you run off the road? Ha ha...
Certainly looks like it! As iff the 100m freefall wouldn't be enough, you get chafing to go with the impending 'landing'!!
Absolutely superb video. Dead jealous.
Thank you kindly mate! I'm jealous of myself now too! I want to do it again!
@@AndyManCam know that feeling. I don't do off-road, but I exited Georgia via the old military road, wanted to turn back and do it again
Sometimes just finding yourself off the beaten track is enough to show yourself that you enjoy being lost!
Alright, alright, alright!
The pass that was SO alright, they named it three times! 😆
@@AndyManCam LOL
I'm more of an adventure focused kind of rider but when I want to enjoy a great road report I just look for AndyManCam. Great camera work and I really like the narrative style instead of a music video. Lots of fun, thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much Greg! Cheers for stopping by! 😊
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Those cobbles must be a nightmare for anyone on two wheels when they're wet.
I bet! The Tremola, or the old Gotthard Pass was a bit adventurous when it was damp. 100% cobbled streets!
Don't worry about the drone. I imagine it is a lot of extra faffage (especially when you have to recover it from a tree 😳) and what you're doing with the insta is a viewing pleasure 😊 Is that mirror visor a nightmare to clean? Looks good in the vids.
You're not wrong there Mick! I actually felt a bit freed from not needing to lug all the extra gear around and also it allowed me to take a few photos instead of faffing with the bird camera!! The mirror is a bit more of a pain to clean, and you can't just rub the bugs off as you ride, because it's incredibly easy to scratch. It does look good, but I might think twice before getting another one.
Awesome video as always. Question, saw that you are using a sw motech tank bag, is there a ring available these days fitting the Honda?🧐
Absolutely love that at 6.39 you look at the scenery and acknowledge a bit of "unplanned edge drifting". Makes it all the more real and we've all done it. Any chance you could let me know which mic you're using up to this point and the helmet cam and just before this time point the camera on the left lower side of the bike pls. Great vid by the way........
I was there with you in my mind ;o)
Absolutely mate. We’re all just human and if my cock ups help others to pay attention…
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And the camera was a Gopro Hero 7 Black. Now swapped out for one of these: amzn.to/45cGDZS
Def didn't look like you were hanging about on the pass, awesome footage Andy :-)
I've heard parallax error can make it look like you are riding faster too! :D
JBBJUS made a nice road! :D
Thanks mate! I definitely think the lenses add 10kmh! Then the lens blur adds another 15 on top of that! ;D
@@AndyManCam :D of course... the lens blur... :D
Sometimes i blur my speedo, just to hide how slow I’m really going! 😆
@@AndyManCam gotta keep the viewers on the edge of their seats! :D
I'll say this Andy you must have great stamina to blat up there at the end of a full-on day. I'd be knackered and head gone by then 😀. Spectacular pass! Did you get back in time for dinner?
Cheers Alan. I was a bit beat from the day (it was incredibly hot and even more traffic than the viideo fully showed) but I was also highly motivated! It would have been rude NOT to quickly check it out! Sadly timing meant that early the next day I had to already start heading back to Austria. So it was a bit of a now or never situation! Coffee also helped! 😆
Are there any passes over there that are' not spectacular, beginning to think youre enjoying torturing us Andy.
I dont think so! Even the 'boring' ones (like the Brenner Pass) have spectacular views! Sorry about the torture, but I'm afraid there is LOTS more to come!
Hello AndymanCam ! Very nice content ! I love your channel !
i just bought an Insta360 one x2 and wanted to know how you were recording the voice for your moto video ? Do you use the gopro or the Insta360 and which kind of mic are you using ?
would be great to have a video on your full set-up !! maybe it exists but i didnt find it ! :-)
In any case have a nice ride ! and maybe we will meet in the Alps mountains :-)
Congrats on the new camera! I recorded the audio into the Gopro Hero 8 using the mic adapter. I’ve since then got a Zoom F2 recorder so that the camera can all stay waterproof. I’ve also got the Insta360 mic adapter, but for some reason it’s stopped working.
@@AndyManCam thanks for the answer very interesting I don't know the F2 recorder but will look at it.
Hi! Great ride!
I have only got some 2,5 years and 40 000 km of experience on the motorbike. Also, I've never been to mountains, but this year I'm planing a big ride over de Alps. Would it be a good idea to go trough the Umbrail and Stelvio or are they too technical for a beginner rider? I really want to do them as well but kinda have my doubts... What do you think?
Currently planning a trip for this summer abd what website did you use for information on what was needed to enter each country
I got all the info I needed from the website of the Hotel agency that I stayed with. They really do know how to make a trip as straight forward as possible for bikers! it's www.moho.info Happy planning!
Another amazing video wow. Tks. Question, could you catch the vehicle train u caught in Germany from say Milan? I'd like to ship our bikes from malta and grab a vehicle train like that to dump us right where u got to.
Cheers Dave! I'm not sure tbh. You'll have to check the ÖBB website. I'm sure there are stops in Italy, but I'm not sure what the vehicle train situation is down there.
@@AndyManCam Tks for reply. Appreciate it. Love the fabulous work u did there. It's such a refreshing watch. Tks
My pleasure! Thanks for the comment!
Nice one, again, I think I would not pass 70 let alone 80 😂.
I see you use the insta 360, just out of curiosity, do you have to edit your footage on an insta editing program first? Or can it all be done on your standard video editing software? I use LumaFusion on an IPad to do mine 🤔, which I am also learning as I go 😂
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Haha! I can understand that! Luckily it would still feel fast! I think my average speed was probably in the high 20's!
I stitch the footage together in the insta360 app, to make a 'flat' 5.7k video that I can put on the timeline in Davnci Resolve with my other footage. I then use the KartaVR plugin to 'reframe' the 360 video as I go along. That way it fits perfectly with whats happening. You can do it all in the Insta360 app, but there's just a little bit more guesswork. But it works almost as well. 👍🏻
A pint o' Bitter later, "Switchbacks are tight!" Did she say that?
More twisties than a plate of spaghetti.
And saucier too! 😉
And another!
They're coming thick and fast! I want to get another trip in before winter, so I need to free up the hard drive space! 😜
@@AndyManCam keep them coming!
I’m working my hardest! 😊
I must say that I enjoyed the Umbrail much more than the Stelvio. The peak is a bit of an anti-climax. Much more dramatic in cloudy weather.
Try the Ghiau for views. You just have to stop!
I would definitely tend to agree. The Stelvio is incredible for that view from the top. But the riding is mostly a bit arduous and repetitive. Except for the sweepy bit through the valley on the south side! But Umbrail was a real pleasure cruise of a pass. Just without any real wow moment at the peak. I almost missed it entirely! 😂 But I'd happily return over and over!
@@AndyManCam Repetitive is the right term. We overdid it and tried to ride too many passes. All started to look and feel the same. Stop at the big ones! Even the views started to look the same. Still nice, though. If a bit too civilized and proper.
Norway is as dramatic just in a different, wilder way but every day is different.
Keep doing what you are doing. Really enjoy your vids.
Norway is top of my list for that exact reason. Was hoping this year, but still being cock-blocked by the C-bomb.
Hi Andy what do you think about the sw motech Legend panniers
I really like them! They look as cool af and the materials seem like they could survive a nuclear Holocaust! Bit more faffy to open and close than the Urban ABS ones, but small price to pay for COOL! 😎
do you still have the avons on the bike and how are you getting on with them.
I do Mark, and I'm absolutely loving them! Really good set of hoops and I'd have them again in a beat. This was the first real touring use of them, and they performed admirably.
9:21= no
Time to develop a sense of humour perhaps?
R first 😀
Winner winner chicken dinner
Think of all the money these hotels and restaurants have lost from us Uk bikers unable to travel over there.
Why not?
@@Zaoresor I’ve not had the poison , sorry I mean jab so I need an essential reason to cross the channel into France.
@@ownyourworld ah. I’m waiting for the last moment before my trip, in case they change something. Maybe we have taken for granted all the “free travel” we have had for the last 20-30 years… I’m not from eu or gb, so for us it was quite different, but still… it’s sad to see world change to the worst…
@@Zaoresor why should freedom be something given ? It’s our human birth right !!!!
@@ownyourworld problem is all the pesky governments :). Uh… but I hope I will visit Alps next year.