SOLO CAMPING in Satan’s Castle (Gone Horribly Wrong)

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2021
  • Continuing my search for the world's greatest campsite, I find myself in North Eastern Turkey, at an abandoned fortress called Satan's Castle.
    In hindsight, there were clues to how this misadventure would unfold. I didn't notice them, and found myself in the middle of a crazy situation.
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  • @fearlessandfar
    @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +435

    What do you think... Avoidable or no? Would you have ran? 🐉
    The GPS location is on my Map: www.fearlessandfar.com/getthemap

    • @Azathoth4444
      @Azathoth4444 Před 2 lety +9

      Your the best travel channel on CZcams.

    • @mr_thamizh_traveller
      @mr_thamizh_traveller Před 2 lety +6

      It is one crazy experience anyone could get in life..!! Huge fan from India…🤝
      To answer your question, I really don’t know what I would have done if I was in your place. But I have a take away now.🙂

    • @sagewilliams8434
      @sagewilliams8434 Před 2 lety +17

      Hell yes I would have ran you made the best choice you could have in my opinion but sadly I think it not be avoidable the military has no choice but to use force if there is a treasure hunter or someone that wants to destroy their peace of history so in your case you just wanted to film the beauty of it but there's so many more that just want to destroy it for their own gain

    • @kflecha1
      @kflecha1 Před 2 lety +6

      I would ran away 😬😆👹

    • @sagewilliams8434
      @sagewilliams8434 Před 2 lety +14

      And thinking about it another night and it could have been the people who cut the wires and blowing holes in the side of the castle there shooting at you

  • @madbuzz90
    @madbuzz90 Před 2 lety +7229

    Yeah the lesson is simple: if you’re gonna camp on what is obviously some kind of a heritage site, then check in with local authorities first, maybe?

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 Před 2 lety +577

      Agree other cultures take it as disrespectful to set up camp at certain places

    • @professorfrog7181
      @professorfrog7181 Před 2 lety +649

      @@shable1436 ??? What "other cultures"??? It's a matter of preservation as well as respect for invaluable historical sites, which are one of a kind and irreplaceable; they don't grow on trees.
      You better believe you should ask someone competent before heading towards something centuries old with the potential to damage it and/or compromise future archeological research. A camp fire in a wrong place could cause irreversible damage.

    • @madbuzz90
      @madbuzz90 Před 2 lety +65

      @@Luffy3713 explain the lighted road and the floodlights around the structure then?

    • @i-am-your-conscience
      @i-am-your-conscience Před 2 lety +151

      Yes I was suprised that a guy like Mike doesnt realizes it, when he has to ask.
      Always respect other cultures, and respect heritage and historic landmarks and so on

    • @RobinBerglundmusic
      @RobinBerglundmusic Před 2 lety +161

      Still it is not ok to shoot at someone? He could piss on their familygrave, yes that i really bad but not enough for someobe to be shot at. There are laws in our world and even if someone breaks one of em youre not allowed to break another law (open fire at someone)

  • @leewolf6434
    @leewolf6434 Před 2 lety +2617

    This will be one of the best bar stories to tell when you’re older!

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +214

      I know right?

    • @rickthebaker9379
      @rickthebaker9379 Před 2 lety +59

      Lesson to learn? Don't trespass.
      You knew that what you were doing was wrong.

    • @nightwolf8923
      @nightwolf8923 Před 2 lety +8

      If u survive

    • @bevinsasnukawijetunga8768
      @bevinsasnukawijetunga8768 Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah fax💯💢💥

    • @earvonhisser2890
      @earvonhisser2890 Před 2 lety +10

      What kind of tribal folklore exists?
      A local hustle? Was Satans castle a misinterpreted from arabic dragons castle?could shed light on why the shots were fired. It might be they saved yoass from something we are programmed to think off is crazy, it is was the nervousness in the cops laughs seemed made me edgy.
      I'm aware of the energies that gathers or can manifest at hotly contested pieces of real estate on a multi dimensional level.

  • @conradrex7386
    @conradrex7386 Před rokem +140

    I travelled Turkey in 1992 doing much similar. Came close to falling to my death a few times.
    It's a fantastic feeling for people from younger countries (Australia) to explore solo, such fantastic ancient sites. I also slept in caves in Cappadocia. And, explored the underground cities in Nevisihr (?) very dangerous alone. Group and tourist free travel is the BEST!

  • @WildWillieWiccan
    @WildWillieWiccan Před rokem +97

    The lesson is to always check in with the local authorities or local inhabitants before heading into the ruins if you plan to stay overnight. Your fires give you away, especially if they are not in a sheltered area. Not sheltered by a roof {unless there is a chimney or hole in the ceiling} but sheltered around the sides or use a "prairie fire" in the ground with a tunnel from another hole to allow air to be drawn in at the level of or beneath the fire. That makes the fire safer to use, esp. in dry or drought conditions. The side of the fire closest to any wall should have on that side a mound or high stones to keep the fire from reflecting on the wall. Bandits or treasure hunters would have to get a lot closer to you before the fire would give you away. Hopefully you would see their flashlights or hear them before they see you, giving you time to kill the fire and hide.
    The hole that is 20 ft up a vertical shaft might have been the remnants of a chimney.

    • @ConorKelly-cj7yj
      @ConorKelly-cj7yj Před rokem +2

      It's not a chimney, it's a murder hole

    • @bigladgod1490
      @bigladgod1490 Před 5 měsíci

      the hole up the shaft was definitely where the castle defenders would dump boiling oil or boiling sand or huge stones on top of the attackers, its a staple of all castles

  • @maddg7471
    @maddg7471 Před 2 lety +2122

    This is amazing. If you think about it, he was experiencing the same feeling of adrenaline as those who had battled there in the past. The same emotion in the same location, some thousands of years later.

    • @john0770
      @john0770 Před 2 lety +49

      This comment needs more likes :))

    • @malikmoore5723
      @malikmoore5723 Před 2 lety +47

      I'd have a whiskey with this chap.

    • @rayfuckingrules386
      @rayfuckingrules386 Před 2 lety +13

      This is a trip to think about, maybe even ran up the same cliff with the same heart rate.

    • @bopo900
      @bopo900 Před 2 lety +51

      he was experience something. but hiding at your campfire is a different experience then fighting a war.

    • @nevergiveupnevergivein7655
      @nevergiveupnevergivein7655 Před 2 lety +23

      Only not. It was staged. Fake bullshit by a CZcamsr desperate to get clicks.

  • @A.Girl.Has.No.Name.
    @A.Girl.Has.No.Name. Před 2 lety +943

    I understand why you might not want "locals" to know where you'll be... alone in the dark, in a dangerous spot, but in the future, letting the local authorities know where you'll be (& finding out whether it's acceptable for you to be there) is probably a good takeaway lesson from this adventure!

    • @spencers4121
      @spencers4121 Před 2 lety +67

      Chance are he knew damn well it was illegal or at the least wrong, should be common knowledge that shit like this isn't kosher.

    • @lockedinstreetracing6005
      @lockedinstreetracing6005 Před 2 lety +6

      Well said cause if that was real than that’s a dangerous situation to be in.

    • @Cr1spyChiken
      @Cr1spyChiken Před 2 lety +39

      Of course he didn't because he knew they would say hell no. Pretty obvious you shouldn't be camping at a heritage site like this. Extremely disrespectful.

    • @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
      @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537 Před 2 lety +7

      this is just weird why they would shoot a guy who is on a spot in the wilderness who calls the police ? or millitary ? this is weird maybe staged !

    • @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
      @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537 Před 2 lety +1

      @K2 jo i was talking bevor i watched the hole thing :D

  • @informativemohit
    @informativemohit Před rokem +21

    What a hell of an adventure. Man you’re inspirational I appreciate that

  • @Azelethros_OG
    @Azelethros_OG Před rokem +47

    Well, that was astonishing, and nice of them to treat you after such a scary event between you and the authorities. Definitely the lesson to take is that when traveling to any locales such as this, it is best to meet with local authorities and identify yourself and your intents. That way if locals call you in, they already have a way of contacting you and also will know that it is you and not what is reported to them.
    Stay safe in your adventures!

  • @aclau7
    @aclau7 Před 2 lety +877

    Lesson is: If possible contact/coordinate with local town leader/authorities or tourist centers before entering local/national historical buildings/monuments.

    • @aclau7
      @aclau7 Před 2 lety +21

      @I'm Just Kyle i did that to annoy you🤣😜🤪

    • @masterofnone1481
      @masterofnone1481 Před 2 lety +11

      @I'm Just Kyle I like them

    • @user-kb1hw2yq2f
      @user-kb1hw2yq2f Před 2 lety

      everyone is smart after the fact.

    • @aclau7
      @aclau7 Před 2 lety +7

      @@user-kb1hw2yq2f False. If you’re a foreigner, you must check with that country’s law & policies.

    • @masterofnone1481
      @masterofnone1481 Před 2 lety +5

      @@user-kb1hw2yq2f nah man, most people know this stuff BEFORE they go out

  • @kc62301
    @kc62301 Před 2 lety +473

    Lesson: Let the locals know what you are doing. Especially if you're camping in a place not designated as a public camping spot or exploring a place that is not often visited. The locals can tell you that something is not allowed (formally or informally not allowed) or that something will make people angry or upset. They can also warn you about dangers you do not know about.

    • @nyrbsamoht
      @nyrbsamoht Před 2 lety +10

      if he did that - they would have said NO and he would not have had this great experience. no harm done. locals are crazy

    • @Naganochilango
      @Naganochilango Před 2 lety

      @@nyrbsamoht you can't compare it with the mass shootings at schools in the US, they are the real crazy mother fckrs...

    • @llRagingllDemonll
      @llRagingllDemonll Před 2 lety +11

      Don't try this in other countries otherwise the people will know that u will be all alone at a very remote location. Even police is involved sometimes. So bringing 4-5 people with u is the best possible defense for remote areas

    • @iwillhaveyourorder5174
      @iwillhaveyourorder5174 Před 2 lety +3

      @@nyrbsamoht if no then no. for his safety and to protect the old castle from completely breaking down. what he done is considered disrespectful

    • @Ks3N
      @Ks3N Před rokem

      @@nyrbsamoht if this was done on one of the tribes heritage land/sacred lands in my country getting a warning shot is the least of your worries at best you'll have an intact corpse, governments such as ours wouldn't care less about you since it's a part of the tribes law and government has a law to respect their laws/ways etc.(but only applies on their lands)

  • @pambeamon5417
    @pambeamon5417 Před rokem +7

    That was one of your scarier adventures! Glad it all worked out! Keep being you, Mike!

  • @Lizzye33
    @Lizzye33 Před rokem +44

    In case you are wondering, the holes above the castle were sometimes used for archers and dropping rocks, but that was not the main idea behind the holes directly above the entrances. In mid-evil times, this was built into the castle as defense, and to stop oncoming invaders of the castle, they would keep large containers of boiling liquid, often tar. When the enemy would get through, they would dump the contents of the containers onto the enemy, killing, disabling, and even blinding the enemy. Long story short, in addition to arrows, likely catapults at one time, soldiers, and whatever else they thought of over the years that this castle survived, it was the primary method in medieval times for large fortresses to protect those inside and the treasure should there be any.

    • @k.v.7681
      @k.v.7681 Před rokem +13

      Medieval. And no, tar and oil are a legend, and a bad one at that. You don't want to put burning tar anywhere near your fortification as a defender. Tar burns hot AND long, to the point of breaking down the mortar holding the stones together. In adition to that, it's EXTREMELY expensive. They tended to just boil water (any good castle has a well) or sand. Just as painful, way less expensive, less problematic for your own security.

    • @Lizzye33
      @Lizzye33 Před rokem +8

      @@k.v.7681 That is a very good point; I think you're right! What I mentioned above was what I learned by studying Midevil times in school, but the more I grew up, the more I knew many of the things they taught us were not as accurate as we were led to believe. Though at one point or another, it may have been the way I learned once, sand and water make a lot of sense, especially for the reasons you gave. Thank you for responding!

  • @Krass.Estranged
    @Krass.Estranged Před 2 lety +1398

    The people commenting that they would "contact local authorities" before doing something like this are the same people who would never do something like this.

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne Před 2 lety +27

      lmaooo this

    • @user-ze6yk4sd5g
      @user-ze6yk4sd5g Před 2 lety +65

      Yes you're right, Because they're not stupid😂.

    • @arjay981
      @arjay981 Před 2 lety +24

      Yeah of course we’re not dumb

    • @jamesdoakes4956
      @jamesdoakes4956 Před 2 lety +31

      Nah bruh I would definitely tell local authorities. You should ALWAYS tell authorities if you're going hiking or camping especially in mountain ranges. That's literally rule of thumb, what are usually even talking about?

    • @Zach-bt2ky
      @Zach-bt2ky Před 2 lety +25

      @@jamesdoakes4956 you’ve never left the states

  • @melihaksoz
    @melihaksoz Před 2 lety +260

    Oh mate im really sorry for this experience. Im from Turkey/Antalya and my people has a problem with treasure hunter and the terrorists so thats why they was so aggressive in the beginning. Im happy that you just understand them and the situation its not get bigger i hope u will be safe on ur next journey.... Big love from Turkey and United Kingdom 🙏🏻

    • @Sasha-us4lt
      @Sasha-us4lt Před rokem

      the actual terrorist is ardughan

    • @kylegray3838
      @kylegray3838 Před rokem +9

      were they warning shots though or were they just gonna shoot at a person who was unarmed and potiently just in trouble, lost, etc? thats aggressive

    • @vhollund
      @vhollund Před rokem

      @@kylegray3838 It's Turkey
      Basically the same dictature who helped USA arm ISIS

    • @antoninsebera152
      @antoninsebera152 Před rokem +11

      First shot and later asking? Not sounds like civilized country to me.

    • @LockStoppageSandwich
      @LockStoppageSandwich Před rokem +1

      Turks 🤮

  • @truewellu7700
    @truewellu7700 Před rokem +3

    THANK YOU for documenting this fantastic trip at an incredible place

  • @Weens
    @Weens Před rokem +17

    I’ve read a lot of similar stories online. It’s bad enough to run into dangerous wild animals in the middle of nowhere, but to run into another human in such a desolate place…man is the scariest monster.

    • @Shadoweknows76
      @Shadoweknows76 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I ran into the Olympics to escape humans. I was with the cryptic and chose them over the humans. I grew up a hunter (never killed just enjoying the hunt and tracking skills, stalking and scaring people instead) and one thing people don't talk about, is when one hunter meets another by chance. There is a brief moment where the eye contact might be "I could kill you instead, nobody would know" or "sup?" With a friendly nod of the head.
      It's a dark world we live in.

  • @thomas7770
    @thomas7770 Před 2 lety +443

    What an incredible story/misunderstanding. Glad you’re ok brother. You did the right things: extinguish all lights and fires, skedaddle away from the danger as quickly as possible, and call a local for help and the authorities. And you got decent footage while dodging bullets!!!!

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +63

      Thanks man! Next time I’ll interview a couple of the locals about the place too. It’ll be cool for the story, and also let them know I mean no harm 🐉

    • @James-je2vy
      @James-je2vy Před 2 lety +7

      @@fearlessandfar how much does it cost to travel like you do, just finding ur own way?

    • @chetbal
      @chetbal Před 2 lety +18

      Police probably shot in air to scare off the treasure hunter, rather than aim to shoot a person.

    • @Doofyy11
      @Doofyy11 Před 2 lety

      @@fearlessandfar keep us updated with the interview!!

    • @user-uy6uc5ey5q
      @user-uy6uc5ey5q Před 2 lety +13

      @@chetbal No they were shooting at him. Turkish security forces have no problem killing people for trespass on historic sites.

  • @khol4456
    @khol4456 Před rokem +1

    Glad it ended well. This content is soooo good I can watch you all day 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @DakodaWolff
    @DakodaWolff Před rokem +103

    In my opinion, the lesson to be learned here is to let local authorities know about your plans and intentions when it comes to investigating/exploring their ruins.

    • @nunyafuckinbizniz
      @nunyafuckinbizniz Před 6 měsíci +3

      Local authorities in those countries can be the problem

  • @addo2419
    @addo2419 Před 2 lety +742

    I live in France where we have a lot of Cathare castles, a lot of them in ruins, but we would be SO surprised to see someone just go up there and plant their tent!! It's like if we went to Central Park in New York and camped there or something! It looks 'wild' to you, but to us Europeans, it's a modern, well documented and organised tourist site.

    • @jdiamond1952
      @jdiamond1952 Před 2 lety +27

      He’s Canadian.

    • @Pineyhunter
      @Pineyhunter Před 2 lety +96

      Unfortunately homeless and destitute already beat you to it. They camp wherever they want in Central Park, the sidewalks, in peoples yards….

    • @brendanhatfield9484
      @brendanhatfield9484 Před 2 lety +71

      Like people don't camp in central park 😂

    • @randalt212
      @randalt212 Před 2 lety +47

      Here in Seattle, you can put a tent anywhere lol

    • @everrhillstrom3293
      @everrhillstrom3293 Před 2 lety

      @@randalt212 you can even take over a police station if a pandemic hits and create your own “world”

  • @kudajingkrak4919
    @kudajingkrak4919 Před 2 lety +318

    Yea man... you should at least inform the locals that you're going camping there. interact with them, Talk to them a little. They may tell you about the treasure hunter if you did that. And if something happen to you, they might be the first to help you.
    You're foreigner in a foreign country.. being able to be there in their homeland is a privilege, not human rights. don't ignore the locals.

    • @michaelbranham5854
      @michaelbranham5854 Před 2 lety +4

      Not locals, just authorities. Locals can come rob you

    • @misssophie4324
      @misssophie4324 Před 2 lety +5

      @@michaelbranham5854 both the locals & the authorities!

    • @ION400
      @ION400 Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaelbranham5854 Hhehh which means don’t ignore the locals

    • @Austin-ud6oi
      @Austin-ud6oi Před 2 lety

      Yeah if you visit a shithole country 💀

    • @bintangdilangit3348
      @bintangdilangit3348 Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaelbranham5854 what??how bad your surrounding is to make you think local people will rob you? For me Asking local people for permission is very important they will be there to help if something happens and they will check if you are okay in the next day, As long as you are polite and follow the rules there they will definitely help. At least that's how the local people in my country

  • @bluecat1233
    @bluecat1233 Před 2 lety +110

    The lesson is that when your staying in an isolated place like this you should let the local authorities know what your plans are and make sure it’s ok to first.

    • @bassmasteraj37
      @bassmasteraj37 Před rokem +2

      exactly what I was about to say. Always let locals know!

  • @chadmiller7460
    @chadmiller7460 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely amazing place! Thanks for sharing. Great video.

  • @Lisahough4738
    @Lisahough4738 Před 2 lety +257

    Hello as a former U.S.Army Ranger who traveled the world I've found it's always better to inform authority's where your going to be at before hand ,so if any thing happens your covered plus for safety if you had fell and were in injured some one would come looking for you ,they would at least know your camping there. Remember always better safe than sorry !

    • @Lisahough4738
      @Lisahough4738 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you

    • @danielbianchi3479
      @danielbianchi3479 Před 2 lety

      Exactly correct! That’s what I do under certain circumstances!

    • @barehandsbarehands2626
      @barehandsbarehands2626 Před 2 lety

      Hello John , I am 30 years old this year and I still have not traveled out of my country or never been on a plain . I will never experience what you have , how did you do it

    • @MoparMan1320
      @MoparMan1320 Před 2 lety +2

      That's a big "duh"....but point well taken, for the unthinking/inexperienced.

    • @martinbladowski1312
      @martinbladowski1312 Před 2 lety +2

      @@barehandsbarehands2626 Just save up some money and go for it

  • @kslinaz5668
    @kslinaz5668 Před 2 lety +103

    As you were setting up camp, my first thought was, "did you get permission first"?
    What a cool place!!!

  • @Youtubeuser-tn3qo
    @Youtubeuser-tn3qo Před rokem +2

    I’m so glad you’re not a click bait title this was great

  • @idwthswy
    @idwthswy Před rokem +2

    Considering the risk for my life, same as you, I would have fled.
    Thank you for your videos !
    I just discovered your channel two days ago. Coming from someone intending to leave for a long trip very soon, it feels like a refreshing breeze...

  • @TREADtheglobe
    @TREADtheglobe Před 2 lety +28

    WOW Mike that was an amazing video and perfect story telling - we were on the edge of our seats watching it. So relieved to see you are safe - Sending much love from us 😀

  • @philhagoes9339
    @philhagoes9339 Před 2 lety +80

    This is why locals dislike "tourists, outsiders". You had a local contact, but did not get permission, or prior authorized approval from local village elders, etc?
    Their is a term for a local who paves the way, called a "fixer". The key is to use them before you get shot at, not after....
    There is a fine line between FEARLESS, and dead.

  • @butterfliesarefreetofly6964
    @butterfliesarefreetofly6964 Před 9 měsíci

    Not only are you easy on the eyes to watch, you’re very interesting to watch also. I just came across your short vids yesterday and I am a new sub. Thank you so much for showing your adventures ! Very interesting to watch & listen also!! Definitely a BIG fan!!💜💜💜

  • @gemmamoore7213
    @gemmamoore7213 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing video loved it

  • @8-bitromance43
    @8-bitromance43 Před 2 lety +126

    The lesson I got from this is to not go to places like this without knowing some people in the country. If you hadn't had a friend to message things could have gone a whole lot different!

    • @disbursingofficer
      @disbursingofficer Před 2 lety +1

      Ya it might have been worst I think.

    • @jenniferwilliams9548
      @jenniferwilliams9548 Před 2 lety +6

      You're lucky to know your Turkish friend to vougue for you, and you are lucky that you're Canadian instead of American.

    • @garlicandchilipreppers8533
      @garlicandchilipreppers8533 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jenniferwilliams9548 Vouch = assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described.

    • @jenniferwilliams9548
      @jenniferwilliams9548 Před 2 lety

      @@garlicandchilipreppers8533 talk to text! Thanks for the lesson though

    • @jenniferwilliams9548
      @jenniferwilliams9548 Před 2 lety

      Even if It
      Wasn't talk to text, I still wouldn't have spelled it right either way lol

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 Před rokem +1

    Pure Adventure! Great Scenery Stay Safe!

  • @AlbertTaithul-xc8vd
    @AlbertTaithul-xc8vd Před 6 měsíci +1

    Man I really love your adventures 🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @roslynbrace3491
    @roslynbrace3491 Před 2 lety +285

    It's always a good idea to check with local authorities before going into places like this. Especially in other countries.

    • @Greg042869
      @Greg042869 Před 2 lety +12

      It seems good practice to find out the identity and intent of someone before you shoot them. Otherwise I call it murder.

    • @Driftking18
      @Driftking18 Před 2 lety +15

      @@Greg042869 no If you’re trespassing they have every right. Not you’re land THERE LAND. Just like if someone we’re to break in you’re home what are you gonna do just gonna let them, no. well atleast I wouldn’t you baby🤦🏼‍♂️.

    • @Greg042869
      @Greg042869 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Driftking18 It's always nice to hear from a legal scholar.

    • @V8ToYy
      @V8ToYy Před 2 lety

      @@Driftking18 such a dumb comment, no comparison at all. You are an absolute munter if you think those morons had any right to just start firing a gun at him first. Just a backwards way of thinking and behaving

    • @lup7271
      @lup7271 Před 2 lety

      @@Driftking18 murca

  • @mhkuntug
    @mhkuntug Před 2 lety +27

    11:27 those are called "sucuk" or "orcik" in Turkish. And are one of the most delicious traditional desserts. Sometimes it's hard to find an original, because they are selling the ones made by instant sugar instead of "pekmez" (boiled grape juice) in the markets. If you find it in a local market try to ask if they don't use glucose syrup to make it.
    And here is a little information you might want to keep in mind about the gunshots. When you are away from the city up in the mountains, plains or near villages you mostly hear the locals shooting in the air after sunsets. It's to warn and avoid possible thieves, bandits or rascals in the area to tell them "there are people living here and it's a property". It's a way to say "I'm here". I remember my uncle shooting a blank gun in the air when we were staying for the night at our vineyard. It's also a way to communicate in the villages between long distances.
    Sadly treasure hunting is a thing villagers mostly experience. When you consider the British Museum has a huge collection smuggled from Anatolia the situation is more understandable. There is a history under your feet in every step you take.
    It was also funny when the soldier literally just put his gun in to your hand to comfort you.

  • @ozzzyd922
    @ozzzyd922 Před rokem

    Love the videos brudda🤙 very inspiring. Keep goin🙌

  • @omarmartinez-nt9bl
    @omarmartinez-nt9bl Před rokem

    This is some good stuff man! I’m impressed!!!

  • @danielzamora7713
    @danielzamora7713 Před 2 lety +24

    I was stationed in eastern Europe back in 2015. we had a transport flight from Bulgaria to Romania and flew over a few castles just sitting on mountain tops in the middle of know where, doing something like this has always been a dream. I havent been able to get myself back to europe but I hope one day I can make this happen. God Bless, stay safe.

  • @ferenctoka
    @ferenctoka Před 2 lety +13

    “You scared me! That’s a big gun”
    “Oh hahahah no problem! no problem!”
    *hands him his pistol* 😂

  • @sandrafrazier1200
    @sandrafrazier1200 Před rokem

    If you do not face/chase your fear’s, they will chase/face you! Excellent adventure I wish I could have gone to. WOW thank you for sharing for those, who will never be able to do what you did! This Is Amazing and so fun, truly thank you please keep them coming.

  • @ryancagle9465
    @ryancagle9465 Před rokem

    You and Jimmy Darts are the best thing on CZcams. What a wild ride! 🤘🤘

  • @kjireland3567
    @kjireland3567 Před 2 lety +7

    Bullets going overhead can often cause confusion not a reaction then when you realize what's going on, you react. Its understandable a moment like this spooked him.

  • @ladyloquitavida148
    @ladyloquitavida148 Před 2 lety +38

    Ha! It's 4:30 a.m. here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and I'm watching this incredible adventure instead of sleeping! You did the right thing by running,...fight or flight, right? Glad everything turned out fine Mike! This was definitely a night you'll remember! 👍

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +17

      Haha, run and hide and live to be fearless another day 😆

    • @la24dogg21
      @la24dogg21 Před 2 lety +2

      Freaking same lmao / also I would have yelled out from under cover ( in all the languages of the area I can remember lol). "not a threat" or I'm not armed or something of the sorts , orrrrr done what you've done there sir and texted..
      As of , what the main moral of the story I took away was " call the local athoritys whever you go and stay the night at prior to doing so( probably doesn't matter if your in the US or Australia, just call and keep someone +them posted 🤜🤛

    • @ladyloquitavida148
      @ladyloquitavida148 Před 2 lety

      @@fearlessandfar ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY!!!
      😉 😁 😁 😁 😁
      (You have fans and a TV show to think about!) 🐉
      We need you alive & well and fearless! 😉👍👍

    • @dropin409
      @dropin409 Před 2 lety

      @@fearlessandfar Where this castle is located?

  • @Maddog_sayshello
    @Maddog_sayshello Před rokem

    Still my favourite video out of all your videos. So good

  • @Mr.Schitzengigglez
    @Mr.Schitzengigglez Před rokem

    That's crazy, bro!
    Definitely a night you'll never forget!

  • @artunyapim
    @artunyapim Před 2 lety +7

    It was a wonderful trip, a wonderful promotional film. Thank you on behalf of our country. We express our gratitude to you for showing these beauties to the people of the world.

  • @garyfairbrother5532
    @garyfairbrother5532 Před 2 lety +274

    Holes above entrances in castles were known as “murder holes”, they allowed defenders to shoot arrows, drop boulders or pour boiling oil on intruders that were battering the entrance doors. I thought you would have known that. I’m a retired car salesman and I know that, lol.

    • @Lisahough4738
      @Lisahough4738 Před 2 lety +28

      Retired car salesmen know a lot like how turn back odometers so you have less miles on car 🚗🚨

    • @garyfairbrother5532
      @garyfairbrother5532 Před 2 lety +3

      @bregory99 Water was a lot better for the environment as well. Lol

    • @garyfairbrother5532
      @garyfairbrother5532 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Lisahough4738: you must be a really old guy to remember analog odometers. Catch up man! Lol.

    • @Varun-ep2tl
      @Varun-ep2tl Před 2 lety

      Hahahah

    • @Diamon.d
      @Diamon.d Před 2 lety +4

      I’m a 30 year old housewife and I know that lol. Just saying…

  • @yayarearaidernation510

    I love your video edits. Godspeed to you brotha

  • @lorna524
    @lorna524 Před rokem

    Am telling u my heart was just shocked when u kept showing the deep and high ways of the rocks..it's crazy

  • @thykingdomcome7238
    @thykingdomcome7238 Před 2 lety +343

    Can we all appreciate the fact that Fearless & Far never disappoints us with his content.. 👍

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +32

      I try to find some fresh adventures for you all 🐉🙏🏻

    • @nevergiveupnevergivein7655
      @nevergiveupnevergivein7655 Před 2 lety +5

      Yes he does. It's scripted and staged. None of it is organic and natural in what is being presented.

    • @lisamaynard9304
      @lisamaynard9304 Před 2 lety +2

      He's going to die doing this if he doesn't stop or go about things LEGALLY!! He's too afraid of being told NO to get the right paperwork to be at these sacred sites!!

    • @nevergiveupnevergivein7655
      @nevergiveupnevergivein7655 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lisamaynard9304 if it were real, yes. But, it's not, so he won't.

    • @BigIceMan315
      @BigIceMan315 Před 2 lety

      @@lisamaynard9304 And thats why he has lived through so many stunning adventures and you are watching him online. No hate, I am too but I believe he has more than enough experience and skills to make his own educated choices rather than listening to you...

  • @Dwendele
    @Dwendele Před 2 lety +4

    Wanna see something weird? Go to 1:53 and in the upper left quarter of the video, the light reflections create a Mercedes logo. 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @akyro822
    @akyro822 Před 2 lety

    I'm a fan of your adventures, every trip is a learning experience, congratulations and thanks for sharing, I'm from Brazil. Success Friend!

  • @jirihamersky6152
    @jirihamersky6152 Před rokem

    Very nice video. I enjoyed it. Thanks.

  • @vlknlvnt
    @vlknlvnt Před 2 lety +16

    I've written the same comment under the Reddit post, and I write it here also.
    Even as a Turkish guy, when I decided to camp out in the wild, I always try to go to the local police at the nearest place and let them know who I am, the reason why I'm here, looking for a place to camp and leave early in the tomorrow morning. Even themselves recommend safe places around to not let me get myself into a trouble.
    Those gunshots didn't probably targeting the castle and you. They aim the air instead. It's very common habbit in Northern region (also in some other regions) of Turkey that people take their guns, move out in the wild at night and shoot at the air randomly. Also sometimes, to hunt. Its rarely cause any safety issues for other people around.

    • @catsramazing444
      @catsramazing444 Před 2 lety +1

      This is the most reasonable comment! I hope it was true though.

    • @vlknlvnt
      @vlknlvnt Před 2 lety

      @@catsramazing444 yw, yeah I've seen these type of guys well enough when I was out in the wild for camping. As I said, there've never been any safety issue. They've always just shoot their guns, walk around and leave.

    • @catsramazing444
      @catsramazing444 Před 2 lety +1

      @@vlknlvnt haha i commented that before watching the full video!

  • @Zuurhh
    @Zuurhh Před 2 lety +11

    Amazing to see them laughing and hanging out together after realizing the situation, the one guy even handed him his pistol

  • @leadbelly1495
    @leadbelly1495 Před 2 lety

    Glad I found your channel mate,you were made to present travel/exploration films!

  • @mustafatasangil6063
    @mustafatasangil6063 Před rokem

    Very good video. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @adventureswithaleks8216
    @adventureswithaleks8216 Před 2 lety +3

    That was an amazing story! A pleasure to watch, thanks for sharing it!

  • @michaelnaputi2596
    @michaelnaputi2596 Před 2 lety +19

    As a foreigner always let the local authorities know that you're exploring their beautiful country.

  • @DonDnoUK
    @DonDnoUK Před rokem

    I love Turkey and the people, I'm glad everything was ok, good story

  • @thejoydivision8
    @thejoydivision8 Před 2 lety

    Freakin cool as hell. Awesome show.

  • @galavantkaye
    @galavantkaye Před 2 lety +8

    Definitely an adventure worth a story to tell and lessons to learn.
    Stay safe Mike! We still want to see more adventures and unique stories from you.🤙😁

  • @TeaTougaard
    @TeaTougaard Před 2 lety +6

    What a amazing story. When you asked if in your video if I would have ran or stayed, i was thinking i would have stayed. Living in Turkey for 7 year and made alot of videoes from Turkey, I just knew, that 99,9% of the time, you just need to go to people, to solve the problem. But I understand you did what you did and all together is really is a unique story, which you got in camera.

  • @nm2795
    @nm2795 Před 2 lety

    This man is such an Inspiration.

  • @AnovaLisaDragonfly
    @AnovaLisaDragonfly Před 6 měsíci +1

    When you looked out of that hole at 7:18 and showed that drop, my stomach lurched as if I were on a roller coaster. Breathtaking scenery though.

  • @jakester455
    @jakester455 Před 2 lety +530

    I never saw Steve Wallis do anything as stupid as walking around his STEALTH campsite at night with an actual flippin' torch (Steve wouldn't have even started a campfire). I bet the farmer ratted you out on your way up and the cops could see your torch from two miles away. Absolutely brilliant, man. Really.

    • @Kaliduur
      @Kaliduur Před 2 lety +39

      Yeah exactly! Steve is smart! Be like Steve!

    • @IDoABitOfTrollin
      @IDoABitOfTrollin Před 2 lety +4

      Well.... He did do that "light test" on the side of the highway and almost had security go in to investigate his very lit up campsite

    • @guitarbxl
      @guitarbxl Před 2 lety +13

      Lol... Steve Wallis (love the guy).. Brilliant! (I bet Steve wouldn't go to Turkey to hunker down?!)

    • @ST-lo6fm
      @ST-lo6fm Před 2 lety +1

      If he’s that dumb, then you all are. Why even give it any feedback. It’s obviously a joke and he doesn’t know it.

    • @CobCeo
      @CobCeo Před 2 lety

      I love Steve!

  • @bradenanderson5087
    @bradenanderson5087 Před 2 lety +218

    By the way, here's the lesson: if you're gonna camp somewhere, make sure you know the regulations AND local "rules"/sentiments about the place. Especially if you're going to camp in such a historically significant place. Where I live, you'd do some serious time and/or pay some major fines for camping in ruins like that without the proper certs.

    • @Space_Cadet420
      @Space_Cadet420 Před 2 lety +3

      LOL What?

    • @optimusakc
      @optimusakc Před 2 lety +31

      @@Space_Cadet420 Not sure what you find unbelievable about this. There are many many historical sites in the world you are not allowed to camp at, let alone even set foot on dude. He is lucky to not get a major fine or some jail time but the locals understand he was just a stupid tourist.

    • @bulansi
      @bulansi Před 2 lety +4

      @@optimusakc @Matthew C is probably an merican, and therefore knows nothing about the heritage. You know, you'd have to have one to properly keep it, treasure it and respect it...

    • @masterofnone1481
      @masterofnone1481 Před 2 lety +3

      @@bulansi are you saying Americans don’t have a heritage?

    • @NA-me6sh
      @NA-me6sh Před 2 lety +9

      @@masterofnone1481 we do, but we are destroying it now. That's the thing to do today. Destroy anything that "offends".

  • @Vladimir-JT
    @Vladimir-JT Před 5 měsíci

    THAT IS WHAT ADVENTURE IS ALL ABOUT! I ABOSOLUTLY LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @vedukhonaga
    @vedukhonaga Před rokem +1

    You're the Hero of all the youtuber. I appreciate your work and and your video brother.
    Lot's of love from NAGALAND India.

  • @murmurha2084
    @murmurha2084 Před 2 lety +44

    Thank you to put a light on this mostly silent tragedy in Turkey, literaly thousands of arkeological and historical sites ( if not millions) destroyed, blasted, dug up by those criminals, grave diggers, so unfortunate manny places of heritage sites of humanity is being destroyed forever by now, it's a real tragedy and government is overwhelmed, cannot control this process..

    • @CyKosis1973
      @CyKosis1973 Před 2 lety +1

      And that's not forgetting places like Hasankeyf. The Turkish government has little regard for saving it's heritage in the face of progress, sometimes...

    • @spoonfed5564
      @spoonfed5564 Před 2 lety

      Who cares? Stop living in the past and look to the future.

    • @lily6246
      @lily6246 Před 2 lety

      @@spoonfed5564 lmao do u actually know what u are talking about? If you dont know your past your future will be worthless. And believe me, big chance that if u talk like this u actually have no clue. Turkey has a lot to tell what is already destroyed in other places. Accept that u know nothing and have respect for people who love their heritage except living in their phone in the future. Take care!

    • @debcardy468
      @debcardy468 Před rokem

      And now add a fire ring.

    • @ggoddkkiller1342
      @ggoddkkiller1342 Před rokem

      @@CyKosis1973 Stored water in that dam is a billion times more valuable than Hasankeyf, you people must learn anymore southeastern Turkey was a desert today if there weren't those dams!! If you know nothing just check Syria-Turkey border at google earth, Turkey all green while Syria all YELLOW...

  • @wumingkkk
    @wumingkkk Před 2 lety +7

    Respect the places that you are visiting. And since you already know it is a heritage site, it is simple respect that you inform the authority of what you are trying to do.

  • @Alexander-rn2dx
    @Alexander-rn2dx Před 11 měsíci

    It is just great how everything could be expleanded at the end :D

  • @ryannixon6005
    @ryannixon6005 Před rokem +1

    amazing video, so inspirational. if i had to find a lesson to be learnt here, it would be to always tell the authorities where you are going.

  • @nomadasaurus
    @nomadasaurus Před 2 lety +12

    Dude, that was one wild ride! Glad you’re ok 🙏

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  Před 2 lety +2

      I am ok! And now have one more good story to tell 😅

  • @phoenixjim0527
    @phoenixjim0527 Před 2 lety +21

    Great lessons already noted by others.
    My takeaway lesson? More than ever I want to visit Turkey! For the people, the history, the scenery, the hospitality +

    • @miguelnascimento2847
      @miguelnascimento2847 Před 2 lety +1

      I worked there for a month and the people were amazingly kind and the food is to die for. Really want to go there again but with time to see everything

  • @williameberhart3505
    @williameberhart3505 Před rokem

    Great stories to be told.....priceless

  • @high5207
    @high5207 Před rokem +2

    Why did it take so long for me to find ur channel bro?! Its really good

  • @InfiniteAdventuresPH
    @InfiniteAdventuresPH Před 2 lety +7

    What an experience! Glad you are safe. Best it you have asked permission from the locals before going there. Keep safe.

  • @HARUKOKATO
    @HARUKOKATO Před 2 lety +5

    745k!!! wow Awesome!!! I remember the first time I started following you and watching your videos when you visited abandonated buildings here in Mexico, I'm glad I'm receiving your video notifications once again! wonderful channel :D:D:D

  • @arsovic_
    @arsovic_ Před 2 lety

    Wow that's so crazy man, but that's so Cool👍🏻😅

  • @hikinganddrone
    @hikinganddrone Před rokem

    Wow! Love your adventure👍👍👍

  • @ariannebarata2814
    @ariannebarata2814 Před 2 lety +37

    I always love the story and historic details of every contents you have.Please coordinate with the locals next time for safety purposes.Much love from 🇵🇭

  • @megandavid5274
    @megandavid5274 Před 2 lety +7

    This was gripping, on the edge of my seat. Glad you were safe in the end. Love the history and drone shots.

  • @Ejaybeatz87
    @Ejaybeatz87 Před rokem

    Awesome awesome awesome channel! New sub! Seen about 6 vids so far and MAN!!! Phenomenal Content!!

  • @giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901

    Oh God thats a bloody twist in the story 😅👍 fantastic film /vlog
    Im hooked great channel ☝️🧐

  • @soren9973
    @soren9973 Před 2 lety +44

    The next time you end up in a situation like this, I'd say to try contacting the local non emergency services and mention the things you found, and what your plans were for being in the area to have discovered it. I don't really think a situation like this is necessarily completely avoidable, but there are a couple things that can be done to lower the potential severity

    • @OCEANbreezeDIA
      @OCEANbreezeDIA Před rokem

      I am surprised nobody commented on this yet, but "non-emergency services" are a thing in the US. Most of the world doesn't have that. You either call the emergency line or nothing.

  • @aarongiertz8147
    @aarongiertz8147 Před 2 lety +6

    What a great video!! I was scared for you. I think you handled that very well. Lesson learned here sir..check in with the locals and maybe the authorities first to let them know your there and if it’s ok to camp.
    Good thing you were able to communicate with your friend . I think that made things easier for you .
    What an adventure though. I wish I could travel and explore like you do .
    I’m a new subscriber so I’ll be watching your channel more.
    Be safe, and take care .

  • @bobturner3388
    @bobturner3388 Před rokem

    first time ive watched your work! great job! got me to subscribe!

  • @BrandyWine658
    @BrandyWine658 Před rokem

    I just found you and wow! I can't wait to see what all you have done.

  • @raphaelahons3479
    @raphaelahons3479 Před 2 lety +22

    Wonderful and terrifying experience !Amazing how this turned out !!
    My suggestion, as others have said, let someone in the area know of your intentions if your new in the area. Peace and blessings to you all 🙌😊🌟

  • @deepsp_ce
    @deepsp_ce Před 2 lety +537

    my god castles blow my mind. especially ones like this. thinking about how folks managed to build walls onto the sides of cliffs like that without modern tools hurts my head. people throughout history really had some determination and a set of steel jewels

    • @treeoflibertydefense8612
      @treeoflibertydefense8612 Před 2 lety +45

      They weren't distracted by cell phones and CZcams lol

    • @anisaaurora4397
      @anisaaurora4397 Před 2 lety +1

      If you still believe those castles & churches we build by horse & cart then you are still asleep!! They had electricity and far more superior machines than what we have now, even. It’s all lies what we have been fed.

    • @justyuyun1557
      @justyuyun1557 Před 2 lety +18

      they more dedicated than people today . back then there's not much job you can have . so back then you throw money at them , they'll work for you . you constantly give money to them , they'll become your follower for life , they even died for you . that's show how simple back then .

    • @Macferny
      @Macferny Před 2 lety +8

      @@treeoflibertydefense8612 in fact they were slaves,you are actually an slave to the system yet ,but with way more permission of freedom than the ones in the past.

    • @deepsp_ce
      @deepsp_ce Před 2 lety +4

      @Automobile Addict they didn't have much of a choice did they

  • @theadventurecook
    @theadventurecook Před 2 lety +9

    That was a very nice episode! I loved the exploring! Next time you should check what the locals eat and cook that on your fire! :) The military police chase was the icing on the cake. What an adventure! 🤠

  • @user-tb6hn2rc1e
    @user-tb6hn2rc1e Před rokem +9

    You are a great storyteller, great filmaker, and seemes like a great honest guy
    Thank you so much for this inspiring channel 💖

  • @vybz_39tv
    @vybz_39tv Před 9 dny

    Amazing content my brother

  • @jimfosse3830
    @jimfosse3830 Před 2 lety +3

    A wiseman once said "Good lesson bro" lol. Thank you for sharing such a suspenseful moment. It was laid out perfectly to keep you on the edge of your seat.

  • @EdBender
    @EdBender Před 2 lety +60

    The lesson is simple: when building campfires, place them so the wind blows smoke away from you&your tent, and not into it. Bonus tip to avoid eye irritation from smoke: stay away from smoke source.

    • @davidwilliams5863
      @davidwilliams5863 Před 2 lety +4

      Or even better don't light fires in the first place.
      Leave no trace is the golden rule of wild camping.

    • @bigsteve6729
      @bigsteve6729 Před 2 lety +1

      So your amazing tip is don't stand in smoke. Mines don't set yourself on fire another useless tip that no one needs you can add it to yours

    • @EdBender
      @EdBender Před 2 lety +5

      @@bigsteve6729 Fun fact: Sarcasm and jest are usually lost on people of lower IQ...

    • @bigsteve6729
      @bigsteve6729 Před 2 lety

      @@EdBender probably why you didn't get it.

  • @Dan-xx5jq
    @Dan-xx5jq Před rokem

    Wow! Such an old structure...to have seen so much history....and now you, become part of its history. Not bad.

  • @emrecetinkaya9291
    @emrecetinkaya9291 Před rokem

    Just watched 3mins subscribed and left a like already great video!!!!