Jay Palfrey
INSANELY delicious FOOD in IRAQ! 🇮🇶
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With so much of the world's attention on the region, I wanted to share what I saw firsthand during my visit. This video isn't about politics - it's about travel, culture, and the people who make Tabriz such a memorable place to explore!
📍 In this vlog:
Exploring the streets of Tabriz
Visiting the famous Grand Bazaar
Trying delicious local food
Discovering the city's history and architecture
Experiencing everyday life in northwest Iran
If you enjoy authentic travel vlogs, local food, and discovering places beyond the headlines, make sure to like, subscribe, and join me for more adventures around the world.
Have you ever been to Iran, or is it on your travel bucket list? Let me know in the comments!
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In this video, I finish writing the final pages of my first novel, *The Soul That Wandered East*, from a remote cabin in the mountains of Pakistan. Along the way, I spend time learning the Balti language, witness the rare Himalayan brown bear in Deosai National Park, and reflect on a month that has changed me more than I ever expected.
What was meant to be a short visit became one of the most meaningful periods of my life. From the kindness of local families and Eid celebrations, to quiet moments in valleys few people have heard of, Baltistan has left a mark on me that I know will stay forever.
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
📍 Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
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In this episode, I journey into Nangma Valley, a remote corner of Gilgit Baltistan often described as Pakistan's answer to Yosemite. Surrounded by towering granite spires, glaciers and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth, this trek quickly became one of the highlights of my 20th visit to Pakistan.
From rugged mountain trails and traditional village life to breathtaking viewpoints and unforgettable moments along the way, this adventure showcases a side of Pakistan that few international travellers ever experience.
📍 Nangma Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
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After exploring Skardu, I set out to discover some of the most beautiful and least visited places in northern Pakistan. What I found in Basho Valley and Bilamik was beyond anything I expected.
From crystal clear rivers and towering mountains to remote villages and breathtaking landscapes, this journey showed me a side of Pakistan that most travelers never get to see. If you think you know Pakistan, think again.
📍 Locations featured:
• Skardu
• Basho Valley
• Bilamik Valley
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Experience the magic of Eid in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. From vibrant celebrations and traditional food to breathtaking mountain scenery, Skardu comes alive during this special time of year!
Join me as I explore the streets, meet local families, witness the festive atmosphere, and discover how the people of Baltistan celebrate Eid surrounded by the mighty Karakoram Mountains.
Thank you to my dear friend Asif for kindly inviting me to spend this special Eid with him and his family: instagram.com/asif_ashoor
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From black sand beaches and volcanoes to glaciers, ice caves, lava tunnels, and some of the wildest landscapes I’ve ever seen, this trip genuinely felt like exploring another planet!
For 6 days, I travelled across Iceland with Arctic Adventures - (https://adventures.is) a company that has been leading expeditions across Iceland for more than 40 years! Throughout this journey we explored glaciers, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, geothermal areas, canyons, lagoons, and some of the most remote and surreal places in the country.
In this vlog you’ll see everything exactly how I experienced it across Iceland’s south coast, Golden Circle, glacier regions, and Reykjavík itself.
PLACES FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
📍 Reykjavík
Iceland’s capital city is filled with colourful streets, cosy cafés, modern Nordic architecture, and incredible ocean views surrounded by mountains and volcanic landscapes.
📍 Hallgrímskirkja
One of Iceland’s most iconic churches, inspired by volcanic basalt columns and towering above Reykjavík’s skyline.
📍 Sun Voyager
A famous sculpture along Reykjavík’s waterfront designed to resemble a Viking ship, especially beautiful during sunset.
📍 Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
Europe’s most powerful hot spring, constantly releasing huge amounts of geothermal energy and steam from beneath the Earth.
📍 Sturlureykir Horse Farm
Home to Icelandic horses, one of the country’s most unique and historic animals known for their strength and special gait called the tölt.
📍 Hraunfossar & Barnafoss
Two completely different waterfalls side by side. Hraunfossar flows through ancient lava fields while Barnafoss crashes violently through narrow volcanic rock formations.
📍 Into The Glacier – Langjökull
One of Iceland’s most surreal experiences where you travel across a glacier in giant monster trucks before entering tunnels carved directly inside the glacier itself.
📍 Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel
A huge underground lava tunnel created thousands of years ago during volcanic eruptions beneath Iceland’s surface.
📍 Kerið Volcanic Crater
A striking volcanic crater lake filled with bright blue water surrounded by deep red volcanic rock.
📍 Laugarás Lagoon
A geothermal lagoon powered by Iceland’s volcanic activity and surrounded by incredible Icelandic scenery.
📍 Geysir Geothermal Area
One of Iceland’s most famous geothermal regions filled with erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools, and steam vents.
📍 Gullfoss Waterfall
One of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls where glacial water crashes dramatically into a deep canyon.
📍 Skeiðará Bridge Monument
A reminder of Iceland’s raw natural power, showing the remains of a bridge destroyed by catastrophic glacial floods caused by volcanic eruptions.
📍 Skaftafell Nature Reserve
A region filled with glaciers, mountains, hiking trails, and volcanic landscapes inside Vatnajökull National Park.
📍 Vatnajökull Glacier Hike
An unforgettable experience hiking across Europe’s largest glacier surrounded by deep crevasses and endless ice formations.
📍 Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A stunning glacial lagoon where enormous icebergs slowly drift toward the Atlantic Ocean.
📍 Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
One of Iceland’s most cinematic landscapes, featuring a winding canyon carved by glacial rivers over thousands of years.
📍 Vík í Mýrdal
A small coastal village surrounded by volcanoes, cliffs, black sand beaches, and dramatic Atlantic Ocean views.
📍 Katla Ice Cave
An ice cave formed beneath the Katla volcano where volcanic ash and glacier ice create incredible dark patterns inside the cave walls.
📍 Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
One of Iceland’s most famous beaches known for black volcanic sand, powerful waves, basalt columns, and sea stacks rising from the ocean.
📍 Skógafoss
A massive waterfall often surrounded by mist and rainbows due to the sheer amount of water crashing down from ancient cliffs.
📍 Seljalandsfoss
One of Iceland’s most unique waterfalls where you can walk completely behind the falling water.
📍 Whale Watching – Reykjavík Harbor
Exploring Iceland’s surrounding waters searching for whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife.
📍 Þingvellir National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly pull apart.
📍 Silfra Fissure
One of the clearest snorkelling locations on Earth where you swim directly between two tectonic plates in glacial water.
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I’ve been quietly working on something massive behind the scenes: writing my first book!
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Topics in this video:
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• writing my first book
• solo travel & personal growth
• starting over in life
• life update 2026
• healing & self improvement
• navigating change
• building a new future
• creativity & discipline
• documenting my journey
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For centuries, the storyteller takes his seat and captivates audiences with epic tales of heroes, love and honour 📚
You can find him after the sun goes down in the Nawfara cafe, just outside the grounds of the Umayyad mosque 🕌
Sit down, sip on tea and enjoy the rich storytelling and slamming of his sword 🗡️
This particular storyteller has been telling stories in this cafe for 25 years, and this tradition has been occurring for over 300 years 😍
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I also run curated expeditions to destinations like Syria, connecting travelers with real local experiences, culture, and people beyond the typical tourist path, join me!
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In this Syria travel vlog, I explore Damascus, Aleppo, Maaloula, and the Syrian countryside, experiencing the history, culture, food, and daily life in one of the oldest countries in the world.
From walking through the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, seeing Aleppo, to visiting Maaloula where Aramaic is still spoken, this journey shows a side of Syria most people never see.
I also spend time with locals, including one of the most memorable moments of the trip… being welcomed into a Syrian home, surrounded by olive trees in the rain, eating traditional homemade food.
This is modern-day Syria. No filters. Just real experiences.
🔎 In this video:
Syria travel 2026
Is Syria safe to visit
Damascus travel guide
Aleppo after war
Maaloula Syria Aramaic
Syrian food and culture
Travel Middle East vlog
Life in Syria today
📍 Locations: Damascus, Aleppo, Maaloula, Syrian countryside
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I stepped away from YouTube at the peak of success. The chaos of the world made me pause, recalibrate, and truly reflect on what matters most.
This video is not just about leaving YouTube - it’s about what happens next. Growth, change, and new beginnings. I’m excited to share this journey with you and see where it leads.
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In todays video, I am travelling to Saudi for Umrah, as well as visiting Jeddah and Medinah - this is my full tour experience with all the information you need for your trip to Saudi inside the video
In today’s video, I attend my first Pakistan wedding, but the journey to get there almost stopped me from reaching! 🇵🇰 I hope you enjoy!
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Today I travel to what I feel is the worlds kindest city: Peshawar 🇵🇰
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Wow, what a journey this was! 12 days, 200km, hiking and sleeping in tents on glaciers, and then, my biggest physical challenge to date: the GGLA summit! 🇵🇰
I poured so much work into this video, I truly hope you enjoy - your support is, as always, so appreciated - without you, I couldn't complete my dream trips such as this one - so, thankyou!
When Majid from Devsinc reached out to me, explaining that he wanted to run a trip called K2prenuer, I was so intrigued! This first project of its kind would bring a group of 15 entrepreneurs, photographers, videographers, and team members together to inspire, create and set the foundation for projects which would create a brighter future for the world - of course I had to join, and what an adventure it was! 🇵🇰
Big thankyou to Usman Asif and Majid from Devsinc for this opportunity!
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I took a train from Algiers to explore this beautiful city and this is my experience 🇩🇿
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It started very cold and foggy but thankfully the skies cleared for incredible views! 🇩🇿
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I am filming so much for TikTok and Instagram so the footage for this vlog is a bit short, sorry for that!
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This video is my first day flying from Lebanon, via Cairo and then to Algiers and Ghardaia all in one day including my first impressions of Algiers and Ghardaia, hope you enjoy! 🇩🇿
I will be travelling around Algeria after Ghardaia to Timimoun, Algiers, Constantine, Oran, Chrea and more! I am so grateful to be here! 🇩🇿
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In this video, I take you in depth to show you how you can navigate the world media during these time. For context, I am a trained international journalist, who has seen how the media world wants us to portray certain events - back in 2020, I left on a world adventure to document what the world is really like beyond the false stereotypes.


