Car camping in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024

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  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk6182 Před 2 lety +54

    Ignore the haters Morts. There are lots of people who love watching your videos. Today I was like I wonder if Morts is due to upload this weeks video. And here you are …. 👍😄

  • @carrie9176
    @carrie9176 Před 2 lety +7

    I love your sense of humour, I'm always laughing at your videos 😂🤙

  • @TheOpenboater
    @TheOpenboater Před 2 lety +13

    Beer and crisps on a Tuesday night? But of course, there's a new video up from Morts. It's the perfect combination. He's gonna be eating stuff so I get to join in.
    Seriously though, the army presence and armed security guards remind me of Belfast in my youth. It's not nice but you sort of get used to it. Keep up the good work buddy, your videos are so entertaining and educational in equal measures. I love the idea that you got fed up with the cold and drove south to get some heat regardless of the fact that you had to cross borders and frontiers.

  • @pamelarobinson8770
    @pamelarobinson8770 Před 2 lety +7

    Look forward to your videos. Watching from Scotland and learning loads!

  • @benmurray7163
    @benmurray7163 Před 2 lety +5

    That wrap you made at the end looked incredible! Us true fans know what's what, Morts. Don't worry about the Johnny come latelies. They wouldn't last five minutes on campaign

  • @trinatrinabobina261
    @trinatrinabobina261 Před 2 lety +9

    Hey Morts, glad to see this installment. It's really cool to see, on such a personal level, the daily life in these areas. Love the commentary and your honest reactions to things. One thing I can say about your way of car camping/living: your car is so uncluttered and clean it makes it nice to watch your vids. I watch other Van Lifers/car campers and everything is so cluttered it's almost like it's hard to breathe. You have such a clean way of doing this - thanks!

  • @pcat1378
    @pcat1378 Před 2 lety +8

    I hope you go to Iran as every video I see of people traveling there speak of the overwhelming friendliness of the people

  • @lisaallum4922
    @lisaallum4922 Před 2 lety +5

    I just sit quietly at the back and enjoy your videos 😊

  • @nzrabbit77
    @nzrabbit77 Před 2 lety +2

    Your videos are so calming, and I love watching all these interesting, unusual places

  • @stephen918
    @stephen918 Před 2 lety +17

    Good evening Morts! Keep doing what you are doing. Unfortunately, you will always get people who will bloody question everything and think they know best. I still very much look forward to your videos. You’ve got real balls to be where you are now. Stay safe 👍🏼

    • @danielbaban8720
      @danielbaban8720 Před 2 lety +2

      Well, he is not in Falluja lol 😂 Kurdistan is one of the safest places on Earth but yes I’m not going to say that for Iraq because Kurdistan is just on paper part of Iraq it’s a de facto state so don’t confuse with Iraq 👍.

    • @stephen918
      @stephen918 Před 2 lety +2

      @@danielbaban8720 Thank you for your comment. Most riveting.

  • @lindahunter7322
    @lindahunter7322 Před 2 lety +8

    I love your videos can’t get enough of them……. I’m seeing places I would never see , I think you have a brilliant and very dry sense of humour keep it up 👍😘

  • @stinkygraykitty6808
    @stinkygraykitty6808 Před 2 lety +16

    You've got this all together. I learn SO much from you, everything you do is just perfect. Okay being a parent and a grand, with all the things going on recently, I do worry about you and petrol being available and all that.

  • @sofiaferreras9872
    @sofiaferreras9872 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi ! So nice to see your video again. Take care always .

  • @WolfgangundBrünhilde
    @WolfgangundBrünhilde Před 2 lety +5

    having been through once, i am now undisciplined in my consumption of your poetry, Morts. i wander in at any point and inspired, find my own way home

  • @idaspidalegs
    @idaspidalegs Před 2 lety +5

    Your the man to learn from. I love your video’s and your sense of humor ♥️

  • @welshmanwxm
    @welshmanwxm Před 2 lety +5

    Hello.
    I've subscribed about 2 weeks ago.
    You came up in my suggested videos.
    Think it was the winter camping one.
    I've gone back and watched all of your vids, since the beginning of this trip. I find they are like a good book, can't put it down once you've started, I'm waiting for the next video as soon as I've watched the last one.
    I've done a trip similar to yours (but only went as far as Albania) but I had a small van.
    We crossed the border into montenegro into North Macedonia, they weren't friendly at all, stripped the van out, body search etc etc , I was there for about 4 hrs. Horrible
    Keep the vids coming mate 👍

  • @sherecelucas572
    @sherecelucas572 Před 2 lety +8

    Hey Morts! You are correct on commenting on people that probably haven't ever lived in there cars for even one night lol! You are amazing and know what is up! You enjoy your journey and thanks again for sharing with us.😊

  • @gr1ff1ngton
    @gr1ff1ngton Před 2 lety +2

    Sorry to hear about the comments, but you did make us chuckle with your grumpy response. Keep doing what you’re doing Morts.
    Loving this new chapter & seeing a part of the world I know nothing about!

  • @aivaenednew
    @aivaenednew Před 2 lety +7

    New to the subscriber gang!
    Amongst all the travel content I’ve watched in my time, you Sir are top tier!! You’re humble, honest, very realistic and just an all round great guy taking life, making it work for you and winning at it!
    Your travels have made me appreciate that time isn’t to be wasted in the rat race, working for the man; it should be thoroughly enjoyed doing the hobbies you love to do too!
    Binged EVERY SINGLE ONE of your videos in the space of two whole days… Netflix who? 😂
    “morale in the car, very high” after reading this I’m sure!
    Got my notification bell on waiting for the next upload but are you on Instagram or have a Facebook page for the in between waiting fix?

    • @mortdog
      @mortdog  Před 2 lety +3

      oh hey Wen! I can't believe you watched all my videos in 2 days!
      Thanks for your kind words. I have no other social media... see you in the next video ✌️

    • @marks-0-0
      @marks-0-0 Před 2 lety +1

      What i like is Morts is travelling very simply and at very little cost. I've said to him before I see his travel style as a tent on wheels.
      When you consider hes not paying for hotel rooms, airfares, trains, buses, taxis etc and he's getting to experience cultures at street level.

  • @DizzyDigsDeeper
    @DizzyDigsDeeper Před 2 lety +6

    Morts! So glad to see a new upload. I was getting worried haha. Keep on truckin’ my friend. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing and continuing to take us along on your adventures. I feel so cozy every time I see you hanging in that car. Keep up the great work mate. Looking forward to the next video already :)

  • @nursebabs
    @nursebabs Před 2 lety +3

    Don't worry about what people say. Your living your life for you not them. I'm loving your videos keep them coming

  • @ups6068
    @ups6068 Před 2 lety +2

    This morning at 10:00 a.m. the CZcams algorithm suggested a video of you. It's now 8pm and I've been watching almost all of your videos all day. Somehow it seems to have entertained me. What I really like is your calm manner and your friendly interaction with the local people. No happy shiny people videos.
    Myself occasionally drive my Opel (Vauxhall) Zafira microcamper in Spain and France. Last two months total. I really enjoyed traveling with you. Thank you for sharing. Best regards from Nuremberg in Germany, Michael

    • @mortdog
      @mortdog  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks very much Michael, great to hear from you!

  • @corneliusmartin6600
    @corneliusmartin6600 Před 2 lety +3

    Just be yourself. You are doing a great job and how many people can fit into your shoes! Most people never travel anywhere!

  • @amiw9339
    @amiw9339 Před 2 lety +6

    Watching from Nashville Tennessee USA 🇺🇸. I enjoy your videos ! Keep them coming :)

  • @Altcine
    @Altcine Před 2 lety +6

    I never watch long CZcams videos but I really like you. I'm looking at getting a camper but every keeps telling me I need something plush.
    Watching your vids I know a small van will be perfect. I don't want a version of my house....I want to get away from all this stuff.
    Thanks for these videos mate, it's very exciting to watch you cross borders like this 👌🏾👌🏾

    • @mortdog
      @mortdog  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for following along and glad I can be some help 👊

  • @dawnday8169
    @dawnday8169 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your travel diary Morts. 🧡👍.

  • @wolfmanjackson
    @wolfmanjackson Před 2 lety +5

    your viids are great mate very real and interesting real life

  • @25.09.Refrandom
    @25.09.Refrandom Před 2 lety +5

    I'm a Kurdish Yezidî ❤☀✌

  • @---Adam
    @---Adam Před 2 lety +5

    looking forward to this one!

  • @weallneedencouragementwith2655

    Hi Mort - commenting from in South Dakota, USA 🇺🇸 I’m enjoying your channel as I just completed 2 years traveling and living in a van 🚐 with Ollie boy my golden doodle 😊 keep on pluggin my friend 🚙

  • @Mandy.J
    @Mandy.J Před 2 lety +5

    Don’t stop talking to me Mort I love our one sided conversations 😂 wow that cat was very vocal. Keep the vlogs coming 😃

  • @georgescott7541
    @georgescott7541 Před 2 lety +4

    Another fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your experiences. That's what I love about your videos. Honest, informative, not influenced by sponsorship or product placement. Just genuine experience. Some things you get right, and some things don't go as planned but you share everything with us and you're rightfully unapologetic. Your Citigo is amazingly well adapted to car camping, and incredibly organised, minimalist and neat. My kind of car!! Your rant was absolutely hilarious by the way. 😂 "Why would I want to empty out and refill a wet bowl of salt every morning?!?"😂

    • @mortdog
      @mortdog  Před 2 lety +1

      haha cheers George ✌️

  • @janegallagher6162
    @janegallagher6162 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm so glad I found your channel, your videos are just so interesting. What a brave man you are. These memories you are living will stay with you for the rest of your life.
    Awesome man. A big thank you for sharing your unique and courageous journey.

  • @deliagarcia2112
    @deliagarcia2112 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Morts! I'm new to your videos you just popped up so I started to watch you. Great and interesting videos thank you for being you ❤

  • @ChrisRobinson-qd3mz
    @ChrisRobinson-qd3mz Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing image of the market. I hate to contradict you but your idea Of busy is no comparison of British cities as I’m sure you know. You are a joy to watch. I really appreciate your videos.

  • @seankingsirtarquin6412
    @seankingsirtarquin6412 Před 2 lety +1

    Loving your channel 🐈👍 I have watched every single video you've uploaded now :) and liked of course. Take care on the roads. All the best 🐈🐈🐈

  • @momsell8801
    @momsell8801 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoying seeing all the places you are going

  • @simoping
    @simoping Před 2 lety +2

    Keep going and keep safe Morts

  • @sharonanderson5794
    @sharonanderson5794 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m good .. I just sit and listen and enjoy 🤭 lol thank you so much again for sharing your travel and experiences

  • @lizbradford7706
    @lizbradford7706 Před 2 lety

    Iv not long found your channel a love watching you living in your car going to different places different foods

  • @TCat13
    @TCat13 Před 2 lety +3

    I recently started watching your videos, and I love them. And I have no unsolicited advice for you! haha Thank you for sharing your travels with us, Morts 😊

  • @millyslife9170
    @millyslife9170 Před 2 lety

    What a great video. Love the adventure, blessings from Texas

  • @kimcape5879
    @kimcape5879 Před 2 lety +3

    Yay a new video! Keep um comin

  • @johnrhodes4803
    @johnrhodes4803 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoy it great videos where to next

  • @lindamca10
    @lindamca10 Před 2 lety +4

    Look forward to the next installment. So interesting and relaxing to watch. Stay safe morts.

  • @kathybreezway500
    @kathybreezway500 Před 2 lety +1

    new subscriber here, love your videos, keep up good work.

  • @keep-going
    @keep-going Před 2 lety +1

    Learned a lot more from this video.
    Thanks Morts.

  • @ness1737
    @ness1737 Před 2 lety +2

    Well said Morts, love all your adventures and they are so interesting. I don’t know how you do it, you have so much energy. It’s lovely to explore with you.

  • @Brokmod
    @Brokmod Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much for taking me along your trips. I myself can't travel, ( health issues ) so you are doing an amazing job! As one of your first 1000 subscribers I do have a tip😉🤣 The thicker side of an egg has an airchamber and that's the place where you should make a little hole. There is a little kitchentool for that you could buy. This will be the first and the last tip I give you, because I just wanna enjoy the trip...☺️😉

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Před 2 lety

    Lots of “adventures”! Great video!
    👍👊😎

  • @davidvadkrogh
    @davidvadkrogh Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing content… love your channel

  • @airpak1
    @airpak1 Před 2 lety +1

    Greetings from Sydney mate Keep what you’re doing most on here can only dream in what your doing you’re doing a terrific job.

  • @nicolaadams5712
    @nicolaadams5712 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi watched you since the beginning, it’s a great show, as I have said before or asked you to do is to explain where you are more , however you are doing it more . Plus I think 💭 you are awesome going where you go. Love it 🥰 but you need

  • @Elfin990
    @Elfin990 Před 2 lety +1

    I haven’t watched in a little while, amazed to see where you are in the world now, especially in that car! Best buy of your life? Haha enjoy

  • @chrissmoot7038
    @chrissmoot7038 Před 2 lety +1

    Keep up your good work! It is easy to be an arm chair critic, handing out opinion after opinion. It is harder to actually doing what you do. Whether it is your current trip or I remember your trip around the UK delivering things people bought from you, it is a privilege to glimpse your life journey through these videos.

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 Před 2 lety +1

    Some people can't see the bigger picture and understand you are doing things your own way, travelling light and under the radar.
    I've recently sold my campervan so now will just use my car for weekends away thanks to you and other car campers.

  • @jeanettewhalen3497
    @jeanettewhalen3497 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video love how you just go with the flow, people should take it for what it is, a guy having fun travelling, I love the different towns, take care😁

  • @netty9534
    @netty9534 Před 2 lety +4

    Fascinating, seeing places I doubt I'll visit. Thanks. The advice re salt, people are strange.

  • @joshthomas911
    @joshthomas911 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey new subscriber love the videos

  • @davedunsmore372
    @davedunsmore372 Před 2 lety +1

    Ive shared world wide on my fb get your ratings up. Great what you doing mate

  • @hinewaikatene3021
    @hinewaikatene3021 Před 2 lety

    Mort you are courageous. You obviously know what you are doing.

  • @marjoriejohnston3038
    @marjoriejohnston3038 Před 2 lety +1

    I went back to the video that went viral to read the comments, and thought the funniest was the guy who wrote a chapter about himself. How he out competes any man going about his business because he's top of the heap , with his merino socks an' all. That's the trouble when you pull in a net that's fit to burst. These monsters from the deep.....flapping on the deck.
    Your channel is one of the best available ☘

  • @empret7704
    @empret7704 Před 2 lety +1

    I am one of the new subscribers but must say you living my dream. Just watching 👀 your diary since you rehomed your cat 🐈... keep on enjoying your life 😉

  • @JasmineThanai
    @JasmineThanai Před 2 lety +3

    Mort, YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYONE! Your true 5ubscribers will remain ! Don’t fret, I enjoy it, WE ALL DO! We Americans call this people “TROLLS” 🤣 tell them “…screw off”… & keep on 😌❣️

  • @lenak9686
    @lenak9686 Před 2 lety

    Love your travel videos

  • @Lobo-ih3bh
    @Lobo-ih3bh Před 2 lety +1

    You’re doing a great job buddy. Living the dream.

  • @vanessawhite2947
    @vanessawhite2947 Před 2 lety

    That ‘ living in my car in winter’ video is what caught my attention, now I cannot stop watching your channel. You’re doing what many of us wish to do yet have too many excuses why not to do it ❣️🇿🇦

  • @SuperBotanica
    @SuperBotanica Před 2 lety

    do you know what my greatest wish is for you? a really good little camper. small kitchen, cool box, solar, bed, table and space for a dog.you deserve it. greetings from Thailand/Phuket

  • @lori....4816
    @lori....4816 Před 2 lety

    New to your channel. Very interesting take on car camping. I can't even make such good meals and I have a full kitchen ! With all that's going on today please stay safe.

  • @BigD12396
    @BigD12396 Před 2 lety +2

    Ive watched so many of your videos and they are fantastic - Been following you for months....Thanks for the entertainment

  • @pratsonfilm
    @pratsonfilm Před 2 lety +4

    The masses see 1-minute of footage and go Richard Attenborough on you… nice 👍🏼 keep up the video journals mate. The comments just add to the algorithm Morts. And open your bloody windows captain deathwish 👌🏼

  • @JPfreespirit
    @JPfreespirit Před 2 lety +1

    Hey mortis another good video. So made me laugh about those people giving you advice lol. Really do they not get the concept of car camping 🤔have to say tho your funny voice had me in stitches 😂I think for someone who is living a minimalistic life you live very well and eat very well . Such an inspiration to me which is why I'm a big fan and follow you because to be honest you really are living the dream and have shown us all howctomlive in a car if you really had too. And thecwaybthings are going I think they will be more people living in a car or van. Love the comment about the women looking at you lol awe bless you you have a cheeky grin can cook I think your a good catch you know cool guy living the dream don't get why you haven't or have you lol . Anyway mortis lovely to see you on the move keeping safe and as always look forward to the next one keep safe x

  • @hellodarren
    @hellodarren Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoying the adventures, thanks for sharing!

  • @serenitybay5544
    @serenitybay5544 Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoy watching your adventures! Keep it up please!

  • @gr1ff1ngton
    @gr1ff1ngton Před 2 lety +2

    Loved the stroll through the market - curious to know how you manage to film without attracting attention? Hidden camera?

  • @Harvey999Mason
    @Harvey999Mason Před 2 lety +1

    Quietly entering..keep exploring, love watching your videos!!

  • @kp_pro
    @kp_pro Před 2 lety +3

    Love your videos Morts. Keep up the good work 😎

  • @LifeofBrad1
    @LifeofBrad1 Před 2 lety +3

    Well, the egg trick didn't seem to quite work out lol. That naan was looking good though. I'd love to try one of them straight out the tandoor with some typical middle eastern topping on it.

  • @rickeeray9169
    @rickeeray9169 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Morts, greetings from Australia!!
    Love ur vids and look forward to the next one.
    Keep safe!!

  • @charlieparkeris
    @charlieparkeris Před 2 lety +1

    Just hearing recent news and thought about your trip.. The world seems in a precarious moment right now. Stay safe.

  • @davedunsmore372
    @davedunsmore372 Před 2 lety +1

    I think its brillisnt what you do. Luving the dream. You sound like a ex ofgicer out of the army? Ive had get rid of my van down sized to a 12 chevy oveo. Im gona enjoy converting it stay out in. When i dated yrs ago i used stay out 10 days at a time dating comming home 4 days. Lived practicaly in a toyora yaris 1ltr lol. Loved it. Cheeper feul too than van. Easier park ups. I enjoy your vids. Thank you

  • @harryprince5169
    @harryprince5169 Před 2 lety +1

    Telling us about them comments made me giggle mate so funny 👍

  • @HavalKurdistanPeace
    @HavalKurdistanPeace Před 2 lety

    Good videos thanks for sharing. The windscreen and car windows could be cleaned more often so that videos would be morw clear.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 Před 2 lety

    I THINK YOU ARE DOING QUITE WELL, AND YOU ARE SO INCREDIBLY INTERESTING AND BRAVE, PEOPLE JUST CANNOT SEE PASS THEIR OWN IDEAS, ITS GOT TO BE JUST LIKE THE WAY THEY DO IT!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO ADVENTUROUS, AND I HOPE SOMEDAY I CAN DO THIS!!!!!! I AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN THROUGH YOU!!!! PEOPLE DONOT KNOW HOW TO BE KIND UNTIL IT IS THEM WHO NEEDS THE KINDNESS!!!!!! I LIVE HERE IN AMERICA, AND YOU HAVE BEEN SO WONDERFUL AND ADVENTUROUS FOR ME, THANK YOU 😊 FOR SHARING THIS!!!!

  • @TheSiddy74
    @TheSiddy74 Před 2 lety

    Hello Mort. I am loving your adventures buddy. Ignore the haters. They are just jealous.
    Thanks for letting us see the rest of the world from our armchairs!.

  • @chrisdunderdale
    @chrisdunderdale Před 2 lety +1

    As an OG sub, no judgment from me Morts! Let the adventure live long!

  • @vilainrouquin
    @vilainrouquin Před 2 lety +1

    Good morning Morts, hope your day started OK!

  • @alastairprice7145
    @alastairprice7145 Před 2 lety +1

    “Did you lock the front door?!?!” 🤣

  • @bodhidharma132001
    @bodhidharma132001 Před 2 lety +1

    Just heard about rocket strikes in Erbil. Stay safe.

  • @allencushmen8352
    @allencushmen8352 Před 2 lety +1

    You seem to know a lot about other cultures, and the countries you visit 👍

  • @susanevans1294
    @susanevans1294 Před 2 lety

    I can only say that I put my eggs in cold water in the pot, slowly being them to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Wait five minutes and they’re perfect. You keep trying, you’ll find a method that works. I’m a huge fan of your thoughts, observations, spirit, and wisdom. Thank you. ❤️😇🤗✅

  • @RenniefosterRF
    @RenniefosterRF Před 2 lety +1

    Looks a lot warmer than the last vid I watched from you. You are right on the money about the insufferable opinions of those who trigger comment haha. Ignore that, stay well.

  • @deodiana4970
    @deodiana4970 Před 2 lety

    Your videos is awsome. Wish you go to the Philippines, and hang out in me. Bless you!

  • @seanuty7876
    @seanuty7876 Před 2 lety

    this stuff is way more real and fun

  • @user-gm7nl1px8y
    @user-gm7nl1px8y Před 2 lety +1

    excellent excellent👌👌👍

  • @stevehapp
    @stevehapp Před 2 lety +1

    No tips. Have fun.

  • @danielbaban8720
    @danielbaban8720 Před 2 lety +3

    0:42 that was not a kebab mate its chicken shawarma anyway keep it up welcome to Kurdistan, by the way, Erbil in Kurdish is Hawler 👍

  • @tanyaweller309
    @tanyaweller309 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing your journey through different countries. Have you seen any lone female campers in this country?

  • @Santosv708
    @Santosv708 Před 2 lety +1

    Sending some love !

  • @davidgoddard837
    @davidgoddard837 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi. Just read about Irbil missile strikes. Though pretty sure the car is bomb proof and the black out blinds are blast proof. I reckon they are mistaken and it was just one of your early morning dumps. But anyway..sure all well. But keep in touch and like the vids. Take care out there.