TWO YEARS ON A BIKE 4/4
2022 ж. 15 Нау.
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My book Two Years on a Bike - From Vancouver to Patagonia has recently released and I would like to tell you more about the preparation and share some of the stories from the road. This time in southern Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.
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It wasn't planed. I just wanted a little break and got swallowed by this 4 parts trip. I loved everything about it : the pace, the tone, the photography, the modesty. A youtube masterpiece.
Martijn, this is a masterpiece! Your ability to weave an immersive narrative that enhances an already superb videography is second only to your determination.
Such facts 🙏❤️ it’s absolutely incredible. Would LOVE to have this 4 part series on a disk/movie lol
Totally agree. A masterpiece!
Perfectly put by Carlos.
he is just a crazy white man
"If you do nothing today - tomorrow will be exactly the same" - words to live by and a perfect summary to this amazing series. Truly stunned by how you were able to record this journey and to share it with viewers with such high quality.
This sentence was very moving for me too, well said
Wow....eye opener words
I just watched this video today and this quote also immediately struck me. So true and very inspring! Thank you Martijn!
Yes, wonderful words....
The production value of this film is insane, let alone the fact that it was done by just one person on a bike. The logistics and the day-to-day tasks of traveling on a bike are incredibly complex, I cannot imagine how is it if you're filming a documentary at the same time.
For me, nothing more to say than this comment. Big big thanks ✌✌✌
Without a shadow of a doubt! One of the best comments!
Amazing achievement
Martijn, I watched this whole series breathlessly and stunned by its beauty. But if there is one thing I admire more than its technical brilliance, its quiet intensity, or its plainly meditative atmosphere, it is the beauty of your mind - your will, your endurance, your capacity to feel joy under difficult circumstances. If you're not Siddharta Gautama, I guess you must be one of his bodhisattvas. Well, take the latter with a grain of salt. But: kudos!
Beautifully said :)
Thanks for writing that; it is quite complete and saves me struggling to say the same thing. I so agree with all of it.
Thomas ...so well said .....thank you !!
What a beautiful video! Perfectly said. I agree with all of it. Thanks!
Agreed and could not have said (written) it better myself. 💜
A masterpiece of story telling and videography. This blew my mind.
i rarely comment on youtube but I just wanted to say thank you for these four outstanding pieces of art. It really inspired me and moved me on a deep level.
Thirty two years ago I cycled from the UK down through France to Italy. After watching this four part series I feel the need to go out and get another bike and have a similar adventure again. This whole series has been the best thing I’ve ever seen on KZhead.!! An absolute fantastically, inspiring and beautiful production.!! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful masterpiece🙏
I literally have no words. This is an out of this world video. The physical, and perhaps even more, the mental fortitude to cross these vast expanses alone like the salt flats in Bolivia is simply mind boggling. I am so enjoying going through your two books but these videos are on another level.
If only programmes on UK TV were this interesting and well filmed. I've been looking forward to this so much. Thank you for this ray of sunshine in these troubled days. X
Agreed
Been keeping me happy and sane out in California..at least til the water runs out :-(
Who watches TV.....KZhead is much better
My book just arrived and I’m blown away by the content! Martijn is a gifted photographer, graphic designer, storyteller and adventurer! An epic journey chronicled in a large “coffee table style” book. I’ve been a professional photographer for more than 50 years and I can attest Martijn’s ability to capture a scene is second to none. I’ve quickly perused the hundreds of pages of images and only just scratched the surface of reading the stories. I’ll enjoy hours of leisurely reading as the writer takes me on a journey from Vancouver to Patagonia. I encourage Martijn’s YT subscribers to support him through the purchase of this epic book. Peace be with you.
This series - the beauty, the challenges, the learning, the life reflections' the realization that such a journey really never ends in your mind ......and such a beautiful work of story telling.
Martijn, this bike adventure was beautiful and exciting! I always waited impatiently for the next part! You have the kind of gift that you strive to tell everything as you really feel... from one individual to another, without unnecessary ambiguity. You repeatedly told how the transition from the hustle and bustle of the cities to the loneliness of the deserts created a paradoxical state of mind in which you simultaneously experienced great, grand desolation and, on the other hand, wanted urgently to arrive at the next civilization. This was very interesting to me because I have personally experienced something of the same in my life. Only now, at 65, I am realizing something essential: we have been thrown into the world alone. Each of us lives in our own universe that others have no chance to access. But only from time to time, being in the wilderness with nobody else than our own universe, we become aware of it. And this is just mindblowing. In everyday life we may lose this fundamental state of affairs because we have an illusion about shared, objective reality. Contrary to what might be expected, facing this reality of loneliness is very relieving. It doesn’t set us apart from other people, quite the opposite: it unites us because we have this tremendous privilege of being able to communicate with each other trough little windows of our senses. Which windows are more or less dim, to be honest. Anyway, other people are crucial, not because we are in the same boat, but because we are not in the same boat. Thank you again of your great communication, Martijn!
Beautifully written.
We all live alone in our completely subjective reality, that no one else can ever truly know? How strange, I thought the same thing!
@@davidjones500 Great! So far I have met only very few people who understand what I mean by a person's fundamental loneliness. Consciousness is a very, very, very subjective process. We watch, hear, feel and smell differently, focus on different things, remember different things. Our personal histories, characters and feelings are completely unique, as well as how we experience our own existence, mortality e.t.c. All this affects how we see reality, because we project our own desires, visions, memories, atmospheres and feelings into it. I think that our perception of reality is much more our own story than something objective, acceptable pure reality. We hardly notice how thoroughly all we see (human beings, houses, trees, mountains, flowers, animals, trains, streets e.t.c.) is coated / saturated by our own significations. If we could momentarily see the world through another person’s eyes, we would be amazed. But we can't. We are born alone and we die alone. Even between them we are alone even if we may imagine something else. Actually, the experience of loneliness should not be a personal disaster but instead a wonderful, miraculous and fruitful foundation to our existence - every now and then with other people, too. Sometimes it is more pleasant to be alone together than alone alone.
Well said Hannu.
@@hannutuomela3444 Your text is amazing! thanks for sharing. A botanic see a tree in one way, an artist on another. Someone who lives in a desert see a tree like a miracle, and who lives in Amazonic forest see a snowflake like a miracle. As you said, our own significations limits us, and another person expand us. Thanks for opening some windows here! ♥
Absolutely stunning journey. Thanks so much for sharing it. One moment stood out for me. When you crossed the stream in the cold & wet ... then recrossed to get your camera. Wow. That brought home to me the commitment not only to yourself, but to us - your viewers. That is that I'm most thankful for. You are an amazing human.
This is easily my favorite travel narrative on the tube. Outstanding in every way.
You ever see Iohan Gueorguiev ?
It is beyond remarkable: your determination, your sense of beauty, your honest story telling. One special soul. So glad you accomplished your mighty goal. Thank you for sharing.
"You do something scary today, you get creative, and tomorrow you'll be inspired, and you'll find solutions." What a great quote! I didn't realize until now that I lived my life that way as well. And what a wonderful life it has been!
The film is the perfect companion to the book - both are stunning, a work of art yet each piece articulates your journey in different ways. The words in your book, immerse me into your journey and my mind recreates your experience while the film paints your journey in all its glory and challenges. Your newest project with the cottage is a natural extension of your bike journey. Bravo!!!!!
I have no words Martijn, I haven`t seen anything better than this. Watching your videography literally glued me on a chair breathlessly. You are an excellent narrator. What you have accomplished and experienced during your bike journey was pure beauty. Huge kudos :). I will have to watch it all over again.
This four part series is an absolute masterpiece in storytelling. Unbelievable views, amazing experiences thank you for sharing this journey and your wisdom with the world.
Initially found Martjins channel through this adventure but got so engaged in the house renovation project I had forgot about the final episode of this series.
Exactly with me as well
This is exactly what happened to me!
KZhead Series of the year by a long shot. Thank you so much for giving us this Martijn. God bless you and I think I can say for everyone that we are excited to see the progress on your life in Italy as well! Well done.
No todo le salio bien y invirtiendo tanto dinero Mi opinión q se vaya de ahí no es sitio para el;Vende y vete ahí no vas a progresar y estas muy solo Uy
One of the most inspiring bicycle stories ever told. Thank you!
the use of drones in these 4 videos is phenomenal!
Thank you Martijn. Your storytelling and poetic descriptions make this series worth watching over and over. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I sincerely thank you!
Wow!!!! Absolutely incredible, stunning!!! You must have such strength of character as well as physical stamina to complete such a “journey”.. Your filming, picture taking and choice of music to accompany the scenery throughout is just outstanding, you truly have brought me out of this world and into your own experience…so many highs, the tough physical challenges of the different terrains…I was completely transported…wow wow wow!!!
Dear Martijn, you absolutely possess the "Mind of a Finisher"
This series of 4 videos is surely the most inspiring thing I have ever found on KZhead. Thank you Martijn.
You must not have seen - Iohan Gueorguiev - then
@@notreally2406 Thanks for the recommendation ... I will watch Iohan's videos as soon as I can ... Cheers
@@notreally2406 I'm 3 episodes in and totally hooked ... Thanks again for the recommendation
Adore the psychological description in this segment. Superb, as always
WOW what a trip, I think you have made everyone think more about their life and where they are heading, or should I say want to head, I hope to meet you one day Martijn.
I've never felt so sad to see a documentary come to and end. Superb doesn't come close to describing how amazing and inspiring this has been. Thank you.
Martijn, I spent several mornings reading your book while enjoying my coffee in the warmth of my home, imagining how difficult and how rewarding your journey must have been. I own many photobooks and yours is my favorite. It is truly a work of art, as are these films you've made. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing so much of yourself.
Loved this series man! It really inspired me to do something similar (but on a smaller scale for now hahah). And btw I can't imagine how tough it must have been to ride under all that rain and snow. Wishing you all the best for the next chapter!
You are a blessed man. Thank you for sharing your life story. Stay well. I look forward to your current life chapter in Italy. You are located very close to a holy man with experience on your current “path”; another blessing. Namasté
This series and your way of telling about your life in the cabin and on your bike journey have been the best and most needed I've seen, maybe ever. You've inspired me to start thinking about embarking on something similar after having spent the past 15 odd years mostly going nowhere, working as a software dev. It may sound extreme but just from plowing your videos over the past week, I feel for the first time in my life that I have something I want to work towards and to plan for - something to look forward to! Suddenly, smoking actually seems like a bad idea instead of just a stupid and wasteful fast-ticket towards the end. What a gift, I'm in tears! Your first book now sits waiting for me at my local post office. Much love and many thanks!
Dear Martijn, you are a real hero for me. You live the life I dream of, but my commitments keep me from. Children, wife, house, garden and an office job cannot simply be ended. But, at some point I decided to do that and when I was young I thought it was all right. Your last part of the series is amazing, so soulful! Bolivia is breathtaking, the colors, the sky, the vastness - unbelievable!!! I read your book at home and have since read it too. Now watching the video and connecting it to the wonderful texts from your book is a great experience. Thank you for your great, open and honest account of your journey - you have enriched my life with it. THANK YOU Martijn!
i've done solo travel myself, but not anything like this ... u r a brave man
Martijn, I tip my hat to you. Amazing. Just amazing. I'm blown away. Your advice about daring to try things and one path leading to another at the end was so timely and perfect. You are truly living my friend. What a great experience. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all. Inspiring! 💖
Truly one of the very best travel documentaries ever made!
This entire series can only be classified as a masterpiece; storytelling at its finest. Thank you for sharing. Your comments toward the end have been my mantra, too.
Martijn, this has been such a pleasure watching your journey. Thanks for the honest words and the amazing pictures you brought back. It's very inspiring and I thoroughly enjoyed watching every episode. I also catched up on "one year on a bike" and am looking forward to more updates from your new home in Italy. Glad I found your channel a few months back. Keep it up and all the best for you!
Enjoyed every minute of these series Martijn. Many thanks!
Anyone knows how to get this nominated for Oscar? This is a masterpiece. The adventures itself is hard, with video and photo shooting, it makes the whole adventure even more difficult!
The Salt Flats in Bolivia, the night scenes, the music and your verbal expressions of mother nature’s beauty is truly mesmerizing!
Martinijin ,That journey was amazing!! I felt I was there with you , can’t imagine how many ups and downs your emotions must’ve been . You must have the best Guardian angel . Thank you for bringing us along . 👍👌😇
Martijn, I immensely enjoyed your 4 videos about your bike journey. This last video was crazy what you went through with the weather, and more challenges. You were always so calm and composed. Such great character. Photos and video are so great too. Thanks so much.
What an amazingly beautiful vlog. Makes you realise just how insignificant we are in this world. A tiny dot in an huge expanse of salt lake, yet even that salt lake is a tiny dot in the world. Thank you for taking us along with you on this epic journey and crossing flooded rivers not once, but twice to retreive your camera, is going above and beyond.
I‘m finding no words. Mouth open. Amazing. The journey and the movies.
Great words and inspiring journey! "If you do nothing today, tomorrow will be exactly the same."
You saved the best for last didn't you? Anyways, thanks for sharing. Since I am going through a bit of a rough time right now, this series gave me rest and inspiration.
From your bike journey to owning a house on the hills in Italy...that's a great achievement indeed.
What an experience! There are only a handful of people on this earth that can say they have ever done this and you are one of them. That’s one hell of an accomplishment and the fact that you are able to tell this story in my opinion makes you one of the most interesting people out there. Super inspiring and has definitely helped blossom some new ideas/adventures to add to my bucket list.
Incredible journey. Thank you to take us with you to those amazing landscapes. One word to describe how great your camera work and editing are. Stunning!!!
Amazing journey. This is an incredible adventure in one's life. Thank you for sharing it, I'd never been able to see that part of the world myself. Wonderland.
My deepest gratitude to you Martijn for this four part series. It’s been utterly divine to watch and often times experience with you. Those salt lakes!! That rain. Those rivers. The cold. The mind wanting to be there and at same time wanting it to be over. Those many times of utter utter silence and not a soul to be seen. I admire your courage, perseverance and, I can only imagine….your deep love of being alive Thank you 💜🙏💜
Unbelievable Mart , the narration and videography is sensational. You’re endurance is amazing. Take a bow lad 👌🇮🇪
Just ordered the book. It will be wonderful to page through after following your journey through video. Enjoyed it so much. Also your videos on building your cabins in Italy. Wonderful images and heartfelt narration. Pleasure to witness. Thank you from Victoria Canada. All the best on your future endeavours.
I'm not a book reader so Thankyou for sharing your journey with these videos, I hope they get the attention they deserve.
I'm lost for words, all four episodes are just pieces of art. It feels like we're literally travelling with you, sharing your feelings, somehow experiencing icy silence and loneliness, but also joy and a sense of achievement. I've always been in love with cycling and travelling, and this is by far the greatest film I've ever seen about these passions. Just thank you for sharing your journey, it's been just amazing watching it, I can hardly imagine what's been like to fully experience it.
I was so sad when you said this was the end of this brilliant, unbelievable, amazing journey. What privilege it was to watch these four videos. Thank you Martijn for sharing your adventure, life and your spirit!
This was an absolutely beautiful series to watch. Not much else I can add to everything else that's been said in the comments. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us here and within your books. In addition to your photography and videography skills, you're a gifted storyteller. This was a great ending to a great series, but I must admit I'm sad it's over! Keep on crushing it!
Wow! These places are indeed hauntingly beautiful. watching this series has sparked the adventurer in me again! Thanks, Martijn. Love from India 🇮🇳
I watch your videos too, brother, and I get inspired by you. Keep going ❤
A true epic Martijn. I need to tell you before I leave this video, that I found this series so inspiring. I have had some great adventures in my life (I'm 25) but after working in a city job I'm beginning to feel encumbered and lost. Every episode I felt your emotions, felt your passion, felt your intensity. You revere the world and revere life. Thank you for reminding me how it feels to be in awe of life. You're a special man.
Dear Mr Doolard, this whole list of your highs and lows. The effort, the storytelling, the beauty places, the information, your beautiful photography. I can go on and on, but this is just wonderful! my favorite part among my favorites is when you were on the salt lake ! ❤❤❤. My 95 year old lady employer enjoys your videos too! We are going backwards to see your journey! Your cabins are going to be really nice!
An immensely inspiring journey and beautiful photography and filmmaking, even in the most extreme environments - an excellent series, can't wait to get the book!
I discovered your channel from the cabin videos. Moved on to your bike journey. It's truly incredible and life changing what you did. You are an inspiration to me. I hope you always stay in good health and keep your journey of discovery going. Cheers mate!
That was incredible! Thank you for sharing your life journey with us, Martjin.
I think this is the best series of videos I've ever watched on KZhead. Just an incredible story, so well presented and documented. It's certainly made me need to have that book on my coffee table as well.
What an incredible journey, I'm amazed this isn't on Netflix! Thank you for sharing Martijn.
Masterpiece! The photos, scenery and drone shots are amazing and your storytelling brings them all together in an incredible way. Thank you for sharing this adventure! Looking forward to more videos about your unique stone-cabins in the alps, what a project that is! Best regards from northern Sweden // Daniel
Estimado Martín, tu viaje ha sido realmente espectacular. Hermosos paisajes, colores, culturas y climas diversos. Soy de Paraguay y en algún momento de mi vida he recorrido esos lugares. Por eso doy fe de su belleza. Gracias por permitirnos a todos revivir esos momentos. Hermosa la ciudad de La Paz, viví allí varios años. Un abrazo Martín, que sigas disfrutando de esta vida como lo sabes hacer. Éxitos
What an inspiration this series was! Thank you so much for everything. All the best!
I’ve watched the entire series and was blow away by the quality of your production, I’ve just purchased your book 👌
Amazing, as always, well done and thank you for bringing us with you!
Martijn: Enjoyed watching your beautiful journey through America. Beautifuly narrated and amazing video. What a priceless experience. ❤
Watched all 4 episodes again today. I just can't get enough of it. ❤
Amazing video! Narrative, story, breathtaking views, your courage, editing... All prefect, watched it all at once. I think it definitely deserves more views.
I was soo waiting for the final piece of your travel jigsaw. Amazed by your journey and your resilience. Many thanks for sharing your 2 year story - I have purchased your book and hope whatever you make from it helps in some small way to repair your stone roof. Best wishes 🙏
What stamina! What willpower! What determination! What self-discipline! BRAVO 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
OMG, just Beautiful...Not sure if I could do this. What I do know is that having an open mind and refraining from complaining helped you push through. Our mind tends to go weak to "protect" us...but my Hats are off to you, and you made it!!... Thank you for sharing, Martijn
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. So beautiful visually and intellectually.
i was waiting for it!!!🥰 your shots & editing is soo advanced & makes the story wholesome:)
Ich bin Österreicherin und Du bist einzigartig, wunderschöne Muter Erde . Danke Danke . Ich liebe Deine Videos in den Bergen von Italien, wo Du Dein zu Hause renovierst. Herzlichen Dank für so viel Kreativität . Das Brot backen so viel Geduld . Ich freue mich immer auf was neues. Herzliche grüße aus den Salzkammergut.💛💛💛💛
Such an amazing and breathtaking documentary, no, an adventure with a massive story being retold in a very awe inspiring manner like none other. One of the best, if not the best, adventurous experiences I have ever seen been told with such amazing cinematography and storytelling. So much effort and dedication has been put into this series and has really changed how I think about the world!
You have a gift for storytelling brother. This was beautiful.
Totally agree with you David.
Just Amazing! Your cinematography is on another level.
it is still unbelievable that someone can make such a ride over such a long distance and period of time, so much barriers, hot sun, tons of rain and snow... i am sitting here in a warm comfortable room an my lower jaw falls on my desk watching this film.
It's a privilege to see and be able to part of your journey. It was outstanding as well as motivating.
Thank you man for filming this in such a professional way! I can imagine how hard it was even without messing up with drones and cameras in this conditions.... It was an absolute pleasure to watch it! Your films release me from filming my voyages if someday I decide to go as you did, I will just give the link to your footage ;)
Words can't describe how inspiring and breathtaking this journey you took is. You truly have to be a superhuman to do something like this. Thank you so much for bringing this part of the world to us. We take for granted all we have in our comfort lives. I can imagine your level of appreciation is just far apart and deeper than we can ever understand. Thank you Martijin. Thank you so much!
Wow, Martijn! I have no words, just complete admiration for your life's journey so far. You're a truly amazing human being!! Love to you ~ Mrs. Patricia Canfield, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA💜
I bought your book Martijn... So inspired by this series..... The photos and map illustrations are really fabulous..... I particularly love the photos of Peru and the lamas/alpacas.. And the salt lake shots...... Beautiful book... I'm planning a trip and flick through your book to keep me inspired.... Well done mate.....this is by far the most engaging and beautiful work I've seen online, think I can safely say we are all mesmerized by your easy gentle storytelling pace that draws us into the journey.... Magical stuff mate.
Amazing, God's creation is simply beautiful
Amazing!!! Absolutely awesome!!! The photography and story is just so inspiring!!! I was sad to come to the end . Thank so much for sharing the experience.
Just watched all 4 episodes and am amazed at your journey. The episodes are better than most of the televised documentaries out there. Just stunning! Thank you for sharing these with us.
Even my one year old son was mesmerised watching this. Good luck with the cabins.
Amazing man, what a beautiful photography.
Martijn! This is a masterpiece. Incredible story telling, breathtaking cinematography. you have a rare talent and a lot of guts. Chapeau
Your thought process in regard to getting in touch with yourself through quietness, living in nature and acknowledging that “life is a series of events” is beautiful! It reminds me of the saying, “ life is not a destination but a journey!” I am glad I took the time to watch your bike journey!
Martijn, you are the Van Gogh of KZhead documentaries.......as I sit here in my chair with tears at the end