First impressions of Algeria 🇩🇿
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Welcome back everybody and welcome to Algeria.
Welcome back everybody and welcome to Algeria.
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I just entered the country which was
I just entered the country which was
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easier said than done so make sure to watch the last videos you will see why but yeah I think it's gonna be a very exciting time a very interesting country that I'm looking forward to explore.
easier said than done so make sure to watch the last videos you will see why but yeah I think it's gonna be a very exciting time a very interesting country that I'm looking forward to explore.
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Let's go! Wow
Let's go! Wow
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the landscape is surprisingly beautiful here just a few days ago I was still in the desert Tunisia and now look at this we've got mountains and quite a bit of greenery here
the landscape is surprisingly beautiful here just a few days ago I was still in the desert Tunisia and now look at this we've got mountains and quite a bit of greenery here
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here we are welcome to Tebessa now the plan is to head to the train station
here we are welcome to Tebessa now the plan is to head to the train station
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because the plan for Algeria is actually to spend the majority of the time in the Sahara desert
because the plan for Algeria is actually to spend the majority of the time in the Sahara desert
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It's like a nice region in the west of the country and
It's like a nice region in the west of the country and
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I'm in the east right now so because Algeria is the biggest country in Africa the plan is to take a train to get there because I only got 30 days on my visa.
I'm in the east right now so because Algeria is the biggest country in Africa the plan is to take a train to get there because I only got 30 days on my visa.
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Here we can always see the railway.
Here we can always see the railway.
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Quite a bit of traffic. I think this is the train station.
Quite a bit of traffic. I think this is the train station.
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Looks fairly unassuming. Hello.
Looks fairly unassuming. Hello.
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Hello. Do you speak English? Do you speak English? No.
Hello. Do you speak English? Do you speak English? No.
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Okay, train or Algiers? Today?
Okay, train or Algiers? Today?
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What nationality? German. German? There?
What nationality? German. German? There?
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In the blue In the blue Yeah, to talk to him Ok, thank you Hello Hello Hello How are you?
In the blue In the blue Yeah, to talk to him Ok, thank you Hello Hello Hello How are you?
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I'm going to go to the country How are you? How are you?
I'm going to go to the country How are you? How are you?
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Ok I want to buy the billet for the train in Algeria
Ok I want to buy the billet for the train in Algeria
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I don't know Where is Algeria? Algeria, yes I'm going to the road I take?
I don't know Where is Algeria? Algeria, yes I'm going to the road I take?
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Ok No, no, no, no. Okay, I'll have a look. In the name of the Lord, the kushir?
Ok No, no, no, no. Okay, I'll have a look. In the name of the Lord, the kushir?
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In the name of the Lord, the Lord, the Lord. In the name of the Lord, the Lord. Thank you.
In the name of the Lord, the Lord, the Lord. In the name of the Lord, the Lord. Thank you.
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Thank you. Speak German. German, English. English? Yeah.
Thank you. Speak German. German, English. English? Yeah.
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I'm dying in my life. I guess. Kushit?
I'm dying in my life. I guess. Kushit?
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Kushit, yes. Premiere or J Remote
Kushit, yes. Premiere or J Remote
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Yeah, I have to say Premiere Premiere Yeah Tradition Tradition
Yeah, I have to say Premiere Premiere Yeah Tradition Tradition
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What is it? Difficile Difficile I don't know
What is it? Difficile Difficile I don't know
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You can Arabic Arabic Tradition Arabic Arabic
You can Arabic Arabic Tradition Arabic Arabic
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No There is no memory The Aunty Normally, we are involved in rehearsal
No There is no memory The Aunty Normally, we are involved in rehearsal
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yes stay here yes okay I go eat something restaurant yeah yeah No.
yes stay here yes okay I go eat something restaurant yeah yeah No.
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I'll just go for one minute. Okay, yeah.
I'll just go for one minute. Okay, yeah.
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Ah, I see. Yeah. That's good. Yeah, perfect. I
Ah, I see. Yeah. That's good. Yeah, perfect. I
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don't need anything Adam, no later, yeah, thank you
don't need anything Adam, no later, yeah, thank you
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From Germany Germany Germany Germany nice to meet you nice to meet you likewise about here.
From Germany Germany Germany Germany nice to meet you nice to meet you likewise about here.
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Oh, okay No, not at all Thank you
Oh, okay No, not at all Thank you
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Thank you Thank you
Thank you Thank you
5:01
Thank you Bye-bye Maybe I'll buy a bottle
Thank you Bye-bye Maybe I'll buy a bottle
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yeah yeah
yeah yeah
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yeah yeah I think if you want no no no maybe something smaller here I'll take a coke
yeah yeah I think if you want no no no maybe something smaller here I'll take a coke
5:32
ok I'll check the coke. I'll check the coke. Okay. Yeah.
ok I'll check the coke. I'll check the coke. Okay. Yeah.
5:43
Thank you. Okay. Okay.
Thank you. Okay. Okay.
5:53
Thank you. I got it. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. I got it. Thank you. Thank you.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Thank you. Okay. It's heavy, yeah? Okay. Yeah.
Thank you. Okay. It's heavy, yeah? Okay. Yeah.
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Perfect. I think it's too small or no?
Perfect. I think it's too small or no?
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I think it's not too wide but we take out on the...
I think it's not too wide but we take out on the...
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Alright, hold on. Alright.
Alright, hold on. Alright.
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Alright. She's going. Alright.
Alright. She's going. Alright.
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Hey, hey, hey, hey. Okay. Okay. Okay.
Hey, hey, hey, hey. Okay. Okay. Okay.
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Okay. Okay. Okay.
Okay. Okay. Okay.
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La chambre, yes? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I think.
La chambre, yes? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I think.
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It's a number or... No, no, no, no, no. Okay.
It's a number or... No, no, no, no, no. Okay.
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I'll have a look here. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.
I'll have a look here. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.
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Perfect. Where are you from? From Germany. Imani.
Perfect. Where are you from? From Germany. Imani.
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Where? Bremen. Bremen. Yes, you know. From Bremen, you're from? Yes, pretty much.
Where? Bremen. Bremen. Yes, you know. From Bremen, you're from? Yes, pretty much.
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Oh, very good. Very good, yes. People are very friendly. Oh, like a peskydeto. Yes.
Oh, very good. Very good, yes. People are very friendly. Oh, like a peskydeto. Yes.
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People are very friendly. Yes, very friendly. We're from the people.
People are very friendly. Yes, very friendly. We're from the people.
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I can see Good, good, good I think the last one
I can see Good, good, good I think the last one
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By the below Yes, the last one Yeah, okay Okay
By the below Yes, the last one Yeah, okay Okay
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Who is Algeria or Après Après, Spain Espanya
Who is Algeria or Après Après, Spain Espanya
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Aeroport or Alicante And then Morocco Because Algeria, Morocco
Aeroport or Alicante And then Morocco Because Algeria, Morocco
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I go to the border and can't go. So I go to Oran, Alicante, Spain, Spain and then Morocco.
I go to the border and can't go. So I go to Oran, Alicante, Spain, Spain and then Morocco.
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By boat, you know. Ah, Morocco or...
By boat, you know. Ah, Morocco or...
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Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Bissau and so on.
Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Bissau and so on.
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Two of the Afrique. Algeria, good. Algeria, good. people are good people?
Two of the Afrique. Algeria, good. Algeria, good. people are good people?
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people are friendly yes yes very good yes people are German and people are Algerian?
people are friendly yes yes very good yes people are German and people are Algerian?
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very different yes Germans are more reserved different?
very different yes Germans are more reserved different?
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yeah pretty big difference you know German people are very reserved and not so outgoing
yeah pretty big difference you know German people are very reserved and not so outgoing
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and Algerians very friendly very welcoming it's different okay?
and Algerians very friendly very welcoming it's different okay?
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alright English. Do you speak French?
alright English. Do you speak French?
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A little bit, more English. Do you have a ticket for baggage regarding the motorcycle?
A little bit, more English. Do you have a ticket for baggage regarding the motorcycle?
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No motorcycle, bicycle? The baggage ticket for baggage. Ticket for baggage, yes.
No motorcycle, bicycle? The baggage ticket for baggage. Ticket for baggage, yes.
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Do you have an authorization for what car you are looking for? I'm going to take the circulation.
Do you have an authorization for what car you are looking for? I'm going to take the circulation.
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Hey, do you have an authorization for your circulation? I don't know. Listen, listen.
Hey, do you have an authorization for your circulation? I don't know. Listen, listen.
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Do you have a ticket for a bicycle? A bicycle?
Do you have a ticket for a bicycle? A bicycle?
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Come on, you will take a little bagage. Okay, alright. Normally, it's interdict.
Come on, you will take a little bagage. Okay, alright. Normally, it's interdict.
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I'm in bed, but there's no bagage. But when you're a passenger in the company, you will have a little bagage.
I'm in bed, but there's no bagage. But when you're a passenger in the company, you will have a little bagage.
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You need a little bagage. You need it? I don't care if you want.
You need a little bagage. You need it? I don't care if you want.
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okay all right well I did that dog was more very nice
okay all right well I did that dog was more very nice
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all right you're Instagram I have Instagram
all right you're Instagram I have Instagram
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yes I can give you yeah wait me network okay installing I guess not many tourists here no not many foreigner Tourists go here?
yes I can give you yeah wait me network okay installing I guess not many tourists here no not many foreigner Tourists go here?
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Velo, velo. Tourization. Not so many.
Velo, velo. Tourization. Not so many.
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He said I need to buy a ticket for a bicycle, he said.
He said I need to buy a ticket for a bicycle, he said.
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For you, ticket. What about bicycle? Tourization. Authorization.
For you, ticket. What about bicycle? Tourization. Authorization.
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Okay. Bicycle is an authorization Authorization? Okay Yes So I need to pay or I give him money? I don't know Okay, we'll see
Okay. Bicycle is an authorization Authorization? Okay Yes So I need to pay or I give him money? I don't know Okay, we'll see
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It's okay? It's okay Alright He's the train driver? Huh? He's the driver of the train?
It's okay? It's okay Alright He's the train driver? Huh? He's the driver of the train?
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No, not the driver No It's responsible
No, not the driver No It's responsible
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Like the boss? Yeah, the boss Ok, yeah Ok, Shukran Hello, my God It's good?
Like the boss? Yeah, the boss Ok, yeah Ok, Shukran Hello, my God It's good?
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Yes, thank you Facebook, it's good I ride you Thank you Thank you Photo?
Yes, thank you Facebook, it's good I ride you Thank you Thank you Photo?
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Ok, if you want Give me a photo? Ok, I can do a selfie
Ok, if you want Give me a photo? Ok, I can do a selfie
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Ok, it's good Thank you Thank you And last but not least, I made it onto the train
Ok, it's good Thank you Thank you And last but not least, I made it onto the train
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with my bicycle all the workers were super helpful and friendly just one of the higher-ups didn't like the bike very much but we managed to convince him to allow me on and yeah this is the carriage
with my bicycle all the workers were super helpful and friendly just one of the higher-ups didn't like the bike very much but we managed to convince him to allow me on and yeah this is the carriage
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we've got four beds this is the first class couchette
we've got four beds this is the first class couchette
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i paid 2200 algerian durham which i believe is like eight or nine dollars so very affordable for 14 hour journey or so until the capital of Algeas.
i paid 2200 algerian durham which i believe is like eight or nine dollars so very affordable for 14 hour journey or so until the capital of Algeas.
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So let's hope we have a smooth journey. And we are moving and this is how the toilet looks like.
So let's hope we have a smooth journey. And we are moving and this is how the toilet looks like.
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In case you're curious, actually pretty clean, not super spacious but not too bad.
In case you're curious, actually pretty clean, not super spacious but not too bad.
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Running water also available. The only floor of the train so far is that there is no bedding
Running water also available. The only floor of the train so far is that there is no bedding
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provided and it's also fairly cold in here but
provided and it's also fairly cold in here but
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i can solve both of these problems with my sleeping bag so that's great news and i believe that's all for today day one in nigeria i'm gonna head to bed and see you tomorrow good night
i can solve both of these problems with my sleeping bag so that's great news and i believe that's all for today day one in nigeria i'm gonna head to bed and see you tomorrow good night
13:21
and here we are welcome to Oran so I changed my plans a bit I'll explain in a bit
and here we are welcome to Oran so I changed my plans a bit I'll explain in a bit
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what a nice train station Gerd de Oran so I arrived in Algiers the capital at around 5.50
what a nice train station Gerd de Oran so I arrived in Algiers the capital at around 5.50
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after a horrible night without any sleep really because the trains are super bumpy here
after a horrible night without any sleep really because the trains are super bumpy here
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nothing compared to China and yeah then
nothing compared to China and yeah then
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I checked the train schedule for the train to Odan and it
I checked the train schedule for the train to Odan and it
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was like five minutes later and I was over there hopped on and I thought might as well take it so now I am in Odan yeah I will have to take this train anyway and now
was like five minutes later and I was over there hopped on and I thought might as well take it so now I am in Odan yeah I will have to take this train anyway and now
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I will have to take another train tomorrow and then I will be finally be in the desert.
I will have to take another train tomorrow and then I will be finally be in the desert.
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That should be exciting and yeah I decided to skip Algea's capital because I might end up there after my desert circuit.
That should be exciting and yeah I decided to skip Algea's capital because I might end up there after my desert circuit.
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So yeah now let's try to find a hotel somewhere because I need to take a nap after that night.
So yeah now let's try to find a hotel somewhere because I need to take a nap after that night.
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So Oran is a city at the Mediterranean coast so the vibe feels a bit more like Italy than like the desert cities in Tunisia
So Oran is a city at the Mediterranean coast so the vibe feels a bit more like Italy than like the desert cities in Tunisia
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here we have a hotel
here we have a hotel
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hello and probably only yes and can I stay for one night in the hotel yeah it's possible with the bicycle
hello and probably only yes and can I stay for one night in the hotel yeah it's possible with the bicycle
15:07
yeah perfect okay amazing thank you very much
yeah perfect okay amazing thank you very much
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Thank you.
Thank you.
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And it's with breakfast or without? 7 o'clock. Perfect.
And it's with breakfast or without? 7 o'clock. Perfect.
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And this is what 3500 dirhams, which is I believe around 17 US dollars, gets you here in Olaan.
And this is what 3500 dirhams, which is I believe around 17 US dollars, gets you here in Olaan.
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Honestly, pretty good value for the money I'd say. The washroom is also pretty nice.
Honestly, pretty good value for the money I'd say. The washroom is also pretty nice.
15:45
Yeah, I'm gonna take a shower, take a nap and then I'll go out explore Olaan a bit. Alright, now there's a few things I need to do in the city.
Yeah, I'm gonna take a shower, take a nap and then I'll go out explore Olaan a bit. Alright, now there's a few things I need to do in the city.
15:53
Get a sim card, exchange some money and I also need to find something to eat. Because I'm absolutely starving.
Get a sim card, exchange some money and I also need to find something to eat. Because I'm absolutely starving.
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This really feels quite different from the other cities I've been so far in North Africa. Could be like Napoli in Italy or something.
This really feels quite different from the other cities I've been so far in North Africa. Could be like Napoli in Italy or something.
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Mmm. Let's check out the market here.
Mmm. Let's check out the market here.
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Lots of fish and fresh produce.
Lots of fish and fresh produce.
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Wow, look at all these colors.
Wow, look at all these colors.
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I'm in the mood for some kebab This place looks good
I'm in the mood for some kebab This place looks good
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Salaam, hello for one thousand? No person? I order your menu or?
Salaam, hello for one thousand? No person? I order your menu or?
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I don't know. I'm sorry. Alright, that's alright. Good job, thank you.
I don't know. I'm sorry. Alright, that's alright. Good job, thank you.
17:19
Germany or Russian? German, yes. You speak German? I speak German, yes. Very good, okay.
Germany or Russian? German, yes. You speak German? I speak German, yes. Very good, okay.
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Can you recommend something? From one person? What do you want to say? I don't know.
Can you recommend something? From one person? What do you want to say? I don't know.
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With some champagne. I like it.
With some champagne. I like it.
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Champignons and cheese with sauce and chips.
Champignons and cheese with sauce and chips.
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Chips, rice and salad. Then I'll take it. Here? That's for me.
Chips, rice and salad. Then I'll take it. Here? That's for me.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Well, that makes things a lot easier when they speak my language instead of me speaking their language. I am very good.
Well, that makes things a lot easier when they speak my language instead of me speaking their language. I am very good.
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I am very good. I am very good. Do you know your name? No.
I am very good. I am very good. Do you know your name? No.
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Why do you do it? I am very good. I am very good. I am very good. I am very good.
Why do you do it? I am very good. I am very good. I am very good. I am very good.
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But I am very good. I am very good. I am very good.
But I am very good. I am very good. I am very good.
18:25
Alright, let's give it a grind. It's quite a big plate and looks really good. The sauce is very good.
Alright, let's give it a grind. It's quite a big plate and looks really good. The sauce is very good.
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I learned from Dutch I noticed that
I learned from Dutch I noticed that
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Thank you very much How much was it?
Thank you very much How much was it?
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900 960
900 960
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Perfect, thank you Have a great day Alright, what a lovely restaurant
Perfect, thank you Have a great day Alright, what a lovely restaurant
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What's it called? Bab e Rayane
What's it called? Bab e Rayane
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So if you're ever in the area in Oran and looking for a lovely restaurant by ran by mostly women which is not as common in the Muslim majority countries of course give them a visit
So if you're ever in the area in Oran and looking for a lovely restaurant by ran by mostly women which is not as common in the Muslim majority countries of course give them a visit
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Alright now somewhere around here it should be possible to exchange some money Salaam
Alright now somewhere around here it should be possible to exchange some money Salaam
19:52
Can I change money here? No? No? Here? Okay. Thank you. See?
Can I change money here? No? No? Here? Okay. Thank you. See?
20:03
See you now this house. Hello. I want to change 50? No? No? Okay. Sorry.
See you now this house. Hello. I want to change 50? No? No? Okay. Sorry.
20:09
Mission success. 50 euros got me 13,000 dinars.
Mission success. 50 euros got me 13,000 dinars.
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I think before I said dirhams, but dirhams is not the correct currency. It's dinar.
I think before I said dirhams, but dirhams is not the correct currency. It's dinar.
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And if you come to Algeria, make sure to exchange at the black market. Because it's like 70% better than the official rate by the banks.
And if you come to Algeria, make sure to exchange at the black market. Because it's like 70% better than the official rate by the banks.
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That's because the government kind of restricts the amount of foreign income that the locals can hold.
That's because the government kind of restricts the amount of foreign income that the locals can hold.
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So that's why you make sure to exchange at the black market. And now ahead you can see the Mediterranean.
So that's why you make sure to exchange at the black market. And now ahead you can see the Mediterranean.
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Let's have a look. And here we have it, the beautiful Mediterranean.
Let's have a look. And here we have it, the beautiful Mediterranean.
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and a not so beautiful harbor so I guess Oran is quite an industrial port here
and a not so beautiful harbor so I guess Oran is quite an industrial port here
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tons of ships and even more birds, seagulls, pigeons.
tons of ships and even more birds, seagulls, pigeons.
20:58
The mountains are pretty nice here actually and a
The mountains are pretty nice here actually and a
21:01
few hundred kilometers in that direction we would have the country
few hundred kilometers in that direction we would have the country
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of Spain well we'll be heading after Algeria because I cannot cross directly to Morocco the border is closed I'll have to take a ferry to Spain and then to Morocco to be able to continue my journey across Africa.
of Spain well we'll be heading after Algeria because I cannot cross directly to Morocco the border is closed I'll have to take a ferry to Spain and then to Morocco to be able to continue my journey across Africa.
21:20
I'm quite a big fan of the historic architecture here. Looks a bit like Paris almost.
I'm quite a big fan of the historic architecture here. Looks a bit like Paris almost.
21:25
Now I still need to buy a SIM card but I haven't found any shops here at home. But there might be one ahead.
Now I still need to buy a SIM card but I haven't found any shops here at home. But there might be one ahead.
21:32
We even got a tram in Odon.
We even got a tram in Odon.
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And here I managed to secure a SIM card 120 GB for like 12 dollars. Quite a good deal I would say.
And here I managed to secure a SIM card 120 GB for like 12 dollars. Quite a good deal I would say.
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And now have a look at this massive car see-through in the heart of Moran.
And now have a look at this massive car see-through in the heart of Moran.
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So while Algeria is a predominantly Muslim country, minorities exist as you can see.
So while Algeria is a predominantly Muslim country, minorities exist as you can see.
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Probably in the past more than today but I guess they are respected here. And I think this is it for today's video. Thanks for watching and I'll see you soon.
Probably in the past more than today but I guess they are respected here. And I think this is it for today's video. Thanks for watching and I'll see you soon.