When I started a YouTube channel, 7 years ago, I didn't think this is where it would lead me. The Itchy Boots family is now 3 million strong and to celebrate this with you, it's time to look back at some of the incredible memories of those 7 years. It has been a journey that has changed the course of my life forever, and I want to thank everybody who has supported me throughout these years from the bottom of my heart. Buckle up, it has been a crazy ride! Order my book (In English) USA: https://bit.ly/4dWBngt UK: https://geni.us/FreeRide Aus/NZ: https://www.booktopia.com.au/free-ride-noraly-schoenmaker/book/9781835982846.html India: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1835982840 Order my book (In Dutch) https://www.boekenwereld.com/noraly-schoenmaker-keerpunt-9789021046617 Want to learn how to use drones, GoPros and 360 cameras to film your solo motorcycle adventure? Check out: www.itchyboots.com/academy There I teach all my filming techniques including getting drone shots while riding! Follow my journey on: WWW.ITCHYBOOTS.COM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itchybootstravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itchyboots #itchyboots #adventure #yamahatenere
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Noraly, I am a70 year old lady who has travelled the world on my own. You have no idea how many smiles (and worries!) you have given my poor heart. Stay safe beautiful lady. We need you in this world to give us adventure, hope and a whole lot of fun xx
This channel is not just a youtube channel. It is like a masterclass on humanity and the willingness to pursue your dreams. Great job Noraly and thank you for the many memories.
All 3 million plus of us declare Noraly Schumaker International Ambassador of Planet Earth! Thank you, Braveheart of reminding this community of how we need to take care of what we have! 🌳🌳🌳
As someone mentioned: You may have started this with a broken heart, but now you have stolen 3 million of hearts and many more all over the world! We love you and respect you, Noraly!
The world has you to thank Noroly, for bringing the world together all in one place. You are one special human being.
Every world leader should watch this video to see what really matters in this world. Joy, kindness, and gratitude.
I am an Afghan girl living in Germany. Since you went to Afghanistan, I have been watching your videos and admiring you greatly. You are so brave and courageous — qualities I deeply admire, as I myself cannot yet find the courage to visit my own country. Every day you were in Afghanistan, I prayed for your safety and success. I love and respect you deeply, and I wish you even greater achievements, beautiful, strong, and fearless lady. 😘😘😘😘🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫
I’m no stranger to sobbing over an Itchy Boots video. It’s our bi-weekly reminder that the world isn’t a horrible place with all those kind people in it ❤
I personally thank all the people that helped Noraly the first year
I got teary eyed watching this. It renews my belief that people are 99% good and kind. 1% is the problem and they are outnumbered!
I am a 78 year old lady who has only traveled the world through you. At the end of this video, when the person said" You are safe here", I found myself in tears. This video has been such an emotional journey. I also have experienced many smiles and worries as I've watched you be such an ambassador for humanity. You are just an amazing individual. You bring confidence in the goodness still happening in this troubled world. Thank you Norally.
It's amazing how a life tragedy launched you into being a global peace ambassador. You were not meant for a "normal" life, you were meant to bring the world together! Thank you for all your incredible work in sharing your adventures. 💌
My father regarded you so highly you were like family to him. We watched every video you made as far as i know. He was 97 when he passed away this last year and we mentioned your work at his memorial. He always said it was almost as good as getting his bike back from his forties. He traveled on his own in a pickup camper until he was 96. So you've inspired so many of us. Thanks for all your work.
The reason I watch is because your videos show people are good no matter where you go and no matter what the media says. Just like you said in this video, there is hope for humanity. We all love you so much and thanks for always being positive no matter how you actually feel at the moment. You are a positive inspiration and it touches over 3 million hearts.
Noraly some people become billionaires and some become celebrities thinking they concord the world and won in life but you YOU Ms. Noraly won in life. You made people smile in every country you’ve been in. You’ve shown us kindness from different parts of the world. You definitely have become a book every person will enjoy to read about your life. May God bless you and keep you safe.
My Mom, who is 89 and has watched with me from the beginning is loving this! It is so cool to see you and shout "I was there with you!" in each memory! My Dad also watched with us, up until his death at 91. You are a part of the family! May God bless you in all you do that is in accordance with God's will! 💕 We love you! 💕
3,000,000 CONGRATULATIONS! We love you!
The video proved one thing: You didn't need a professional team. Your "own" videos are just as good in quality and more personal, even without a team.
The last subtitle ( you are safe with us ), that's what this channel showed, that the world is full of normal good caring helpful people, From a biker...RESPECT.
I think the coolest part of your travels is the people who showed you kindness and love and compassion and fed you and guided you through all your adventures. It seems that angels watch over you. Your videos besides showing all the geologic beauty of the Earth, they show that in spite of all the horrible things that happen in the world, wars and famines and genocides etc., the people who are living very simple sometimes harsh lives are kind and generous. You are an ambassador of hope.