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Photo by Sean Howman, The Pamir highway in an unseasonably cold late October, Tajikistan

I haven't been everywhere...
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Photo by Sean Howman,
The Pamir highway in an unseasonably
cold late October, Tajikistan



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I have to commend Itchy Boots, simply for the fact that while in a challenging situation, in addition to figuring it out, she sets up her recording gear and records it. Anyone who has been in similar dilemmas knows that the last thing on your mind is to set up a camera or go-pro to record it. She does it over and over again - travel adventures, interactions with locals... I suspect each episode involved editing down several hours of video. Of course, for her, it's her job and income. For me it's an adventure motorcycle trip.
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That is precisely why I like watching her. She comes across as modest (as far as bloggers/youtubers go). I find many other content providers to be way too much about "hey look at me!". I don't get that vibe from her. I also love the fact that she's somewhat mechanically "uninclined" yet still goes and does it anyway.


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Any social media related to overlanding is, ultimately, just another form of travellers throughout the ages writing their own story and publishing it. It's just that there are a lot more stories now, which are a lot more accessible to us all than there has been in the past.

For me, the balance lies between whether the story becomes more about the traveller or more about the places/stories about where they have travelled. In my experience, there does seem to be a tendancy towards the former more often than not, which is a shame and I can't help but feel that social media encourages that I think because it lends itself to visually-impactful content as a way of driving engagement.

For me, as someone who writes longer-form content and photographs a bit now (but had a brief and unsuccesful flirtation with social media in earlier travels) I've found the focus on where I've travelled has led to a far more rewarding and genuine experience. But, each to their own.

Against that benchmark, I think Itchy Boots does a pretty good job - I think her content is a lot more genuine and interesting then others' out there.

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I also love the fact that she's somewhat mechanically "uninclined" yet still goes and does it anyway.
That's a very good point. I really liked how she dealt with the part in a recent video where her bike would not start after a fall - especially the response in the next video... "Yes it's easy for you guys sitting at home to say it was obviously the gear position sensor or kickstand sensor, but you're not actually in the middle of the desert and worn out after riding in the sand under the hot sun!" I think that's a very underappreciated part of the travel experience. And hey, she solved the problem.
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That's a very good point. I really liked how she dealt with the part in a recent video where her bike would not start after a fall - especially the response in the next video... "Yes it's easy for you guys sitting at home to say it was obviously the gear position sensor or kickstand sensor, but you're not actually in the middle of the desert and worn out after riding in the sand under the hot sun!" I think that's a very underappreciated part of the travel experience. And hey, she solved the problem.
Years ago I couldn't get my bike to start. I checked everything. I stripped the carb down as that sometimes played up. When I switched the kill switch to run it started a whole lot easier.
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I have been watching it,and it was interesting to see Mauretania and how difficult it is to putter around there due to limited places to get fuel ect.I honestly believe she has bigger nads than anyone I know.

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Another one to check out is For the Love of Wheels, Henriette comes across as a bit more genuine imho
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Thanks for the info. Will definitely be watching her as well.

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Another one to check out is For the Love of Wheels, Henriette comes across as a bit more genuine imho
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I loved the first series. It was raw, honest and felt real.

Much like ‘Million Dollar Moron” India vlog.

After that it was commercial YouTube meh and sensational thumbnails.

But hey, she’s done more than have lol


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I loved the first series. It was raw, honest and felt real.

Much like ‘Million Dollar Moron” India vlog.

After that it was commercial YouTube meh and sensational thumbnails.

But hey, she’s done more than have lol


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I have similar feeling about travel writers, their first book is usually the best as both their travelling and writing gets more polished in subsequent editions.
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I have similar feeling about travel writers, their first book is usually the best as both their travelling and writing gets more polished in subsequent editions.

That’s it I think.


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I have similar feeling about travel writers, their first book is usually the best as both their travelling and writing gets more polished in subsequent editions.
Yep, whether it's writing, blogging or vlogging the first series is invariably the best. It's generally more raw and you can often pick up a sense of wonderment as the person does all this for the first time. After that it tends towards commercialisation or self promotion - "All the local bikers came to welcome me as I rode into town" or "Don't you envy my fabulous lifestyle" - and I can't be doing with that. There are very few people who can manage to do something remarkable and original more than once.
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Several posts have been put into moderation.

@badou likes Itchy Boot's videos and thought to share. More than a dozen other members chipped in saying they enjoy the videos.

And for sure, not everyone agrees on the value of weblogs and videoblogs, but this is one of those situations where if members don't have anything useful to say, it's probably best to pass on by, and enjoy the other threads on HUBB.
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Good point Tim.

Would be awful if the website ended up like the god awful Facebook site.




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Are people on here really the target audience?

I know I aren't. Other people's holiday videos are rarely of interest. There is no "OMG, they crossed a border into abroad and must now surely die/ be thrown into the black hole of Calcutta/be made to drink with fruit in it" factor.

On other forums where two weeks in Brittany or a Welsh road with gates causes NASA levels of preparation, she is popular. On that basis I'd say she's doing it well.

If you should be pleased at inventing a soap opera for 60 year old men who ride to drink coffee with like minded fellows, I hope she doesn't care who watches and enjoys the money it generates without it ruining her trip.

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