Tough Times Through Norway & Finland | Learning from the Past

Tough Times Through Norway & Finland | Learning from the Past | X Overland Nordic Series EP4

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Жыл бұрын

This episode contains real footage from World War II. Viewer discretion is advised at around 34 minutes in.
Having accomplished their goal of reaching Nordkapp, the team is asking themselves the question all overlanders finally arrive at: What’s next?
Europe is steeped in history both modern and ancient, and everyone on the team will have to face humanity’s dark, war-torn past while pursuing the light of the present.
Heading east as far as they can to connect another major dot on the map, Clay and his crew make camp close to a distant border.
Then, it’s off to Finland to discover the horrors and triumphs behind the infamous Soviet-Finnish “Winter War.”
Travel with us in Episode 4 and catch the feeling of history along with the team!
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@phutters Жыл бұрын

This channel is highly underrated and should have more than a million followers. The quality and picturization are just mesmerizing.

@Maritimer Жыл бұрын

Can't agree with you more, it's crazy to me these guys have 360k subs and other people who don't do half as wild as an adventure or 1/8th the amount of work with videography, choreography among other things and have more subscribers....

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! This experience was one we will never forget...

@joshuajackson8866 Жыл бұрын

We are glad to be here started watching yalls videos few months ago and can't wait for the next one to post. One day when my sons old enough I'll be traveling some of these same roads

@solooverlander1316 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! I really enjoy the historical aspect of this season. I've always wanted to visit this area of Europe and watching your videos makes me feel like I'm finally getting the chance.

@mattg8787 Жыл бұрын

i have heard of ships being buried up to the guns so that the guns can be used to shoot basically recycling the ships. the tank might be just use as a gun

@Poacher91 Жыл бұрын

The series has been fantastic so far :D I hope you had a great adventure in Scandinavia I hope the 17 year old did not drive in Norway, because you must meet the Norwegian age requirement for driving licenses, which is that you must be 18 years old to drive.

@gailrothermund9209 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Unbelievably amazing..

@brianwadsworth5752 Жыл бұрын

I love the historical content you are sharing on this journey! It really changes the tone of each location. Great job XO!

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bradmurray8573 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best episode ever, love the war history and would love to go there one day. 👍

@jeffk464 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, like who knew Russia and Norway share a border

@FlyinFinnInNC Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for the great representation of the Winter war in Finland , it’s very important for us Finns , my Grandfather was in the war and this brings back memories of he’s stories ! Now living in the US it’s great to see you guys enjoying the Scandinavia! Keep up the great work Harri

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Harri! We learned so much from being there.

@NorthernRetreat Жыл бұрын

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - George Santayana, sums up this episode succinctly. Great episode. 👍

@ThatRcThing Жыл бұрын

The Finn/Soviet war section gave me chills.. those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it

@bldlightpainting Жыл бұрын

Yes and since most have failed to learn from history, Europe is indeed repeating it right now, with Putin being Europe 21st century Hitler, and Russia acting like his Nazi Third Reich.

@BuccaneerOverland Жыл бұрын

As a former M1 Abrams crewman I loved seeing the old tanks. This is on of the best video series on KZfaq. Looking forward to the rest. Greetings from Florida.

@bldlightpainting Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see the Abrams in Ukraine later this year, and I'm very excited to see The Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 tanks which will help push Putin's evil forces out of Ukraine's sovereign land.

@thenewdefender Жыл бұрын

I can only congratulate your team for the content you have shared here, which reminds us that Peace is an essential but extremely fragile asset.

@zahranishak9093 Жыл бұрын

4,500 km travelled but only 4 episodes. WE NEED MORE EPISODES. doesn't matter even if it is the Gopro footage of the crew fooling around and driving.

@viking.adventures Жыл бұрын

I do enjoy your films and adventures. absolutely an amazing crew and continued inspiration for our community. that being said, I do find the climbing in, on, over the tanks that clearly had loss of life during war very disgraceful to those who lost their life in that equipment. artifacts such as those demand the most amount of respect and care. all in all thanks for showing your adventures and keep up the amazing work.

@buffalo4127 Жыл бұрын

Excellent film on the tragedies of war in Finland and ironically news just today held the announcement of the acceptance of Finland into NATO.

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Whoa.

@brianlombardi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for continuing to put out such great content and cinematography. Greetings from Montana. 😉

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Greetings!

@katherinefrost5808 Жыл бұрын

I am at a loss here… why are your expeditions not being covered by Netflix or some other form of mainstream media? I think that the average off-roader might skim through thinking that this content is irrelevant. And perhaps mainstream media may think that this is a niche community. However, the insight into the culture and history of your destinations far surpasses that of National Geographic. The cinematography is excellent, as is the narration and personal content. There are so many people out there who crave this content. I am only 1 minute into this video and I am blown away.

@doniadrian1 Жыл бұрын

I could watch these and listen to Clay all day. Inspirational, educational and emotional all wrapped up beautifully for our viewing. Thank you!

@carolguezen5829 Жыл бұрын

What a powerful episode. Wonderful cinematography and narration. I learned history. I experienced wonder. And I shed a tear for the lives lost back then and the lives we are losing today.

@abazdarhon Жыл бұрын

Massive respect to the two young brothers to keep the hats down while walking near or on graves. Rare thing to see out of middle Europe. Hats down to your parents they should be proud.

@davidfrescura8501 3 ай бұрын

People who travel for the pleasure of discover, have a different mind, different culture and different eyes on the world. They simply have the key to achive peace all around the globe.

@olejacobstalesen6558 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your episodes, but bringing so much history forth, heightened this one to new levels. Bunkers abound here in Norway, left over from Hitler's Festung Norwegen.

@barerobert 10 ай бұрын

I am from Norway and the respectful manner you visited us in is appreciated 😀 Lovely series!

@MattNoorda-zm5cg Жыл бұрын

The new series is very well done. You guys continue to inspire our adventures and help up get our kids off technology. Keep up the amazing work. Love all the historic content this season.

@saev55 Жыл бұрын

This just keeps getting better, congrats XO crew

@toplcame Жыл бұрын

Maybe the best XO ever, such a sad and powerful history

@michaelscheel9533 Жыл бұрын

That tank at the North Cape is a Renault from WWI, It was still used by the French in the beginning of WWII. The US used it during WWI and as someone mention they were used by the Germans as portable pillboxes on their "Atlantic Wall".

@JonDZ_Adventuring Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. The story telling and history tidbits were fantastic!

@pickle9607 3 ай бұрын

I can't put into words how good this series is 🙌

@amintakruri6929 Жыл бұрын

well done guys. genuinely amazing

@EleonoraBaudo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, amazing work!

@MrMaddparkison Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you.

@popeyerubi1981 Жыл бұрын

This episode is historic! I love it!

@MACF75 Жыл бұрын

Great Job Guys

@midnite8791 Жыл бұрын

Great episode and history! The sheer magnitude of lives lost in WW2 is astounding. Such a waste of life

@cpopuddlepirate6412 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson. Those sites were truly amazing.

@1908mike Жыл бұрын

Awesome Episode 🔥🔥🔥

@barrybruckner6919 Жыл бұрын

Amazing love the historical insights ❤

@darrylbragg Жыл бұрын

Walking in the footsteps of history is an awe inspiring and extremely humbling experience.... I once walked on Iwo Jima and was almost brought to my knees with emotion as a young Marine.... Thanks for sharing a part of the world that I hope to see with my own eyes, especially being of Norwegian descent.

@small.towns.open.spaces Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Such a powerful episode. Loved it!

@tolzyt5338 Жыл бұрын

Lovin it. Thanks for the history lesson. 👍

@MrZx9rdoug Жыл бұрын

Great work guys.10/10.And thank you.

@sannsummit Жыл бұрын

Super Awesome

@DarkAngel6435 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel... I learned a lot

@Robert-Jaudon Жыл бұрын

This series is amazing. Love the history lesson that comes with this.

@c.h.9193 Жыл бұрын

Such Deep Sadness, at that Battle Field. My heart aches. Cathleen

@ADPX24 Жыл бұрын

The series keeps getting better and better!! Haven't missed any episodes through any of the journeys!

@Joseffpatrick Жыл бұрын

Former traveler here, I got really caught up in life as of the last few years, not only has this channel reignited my passion for what's next...it has given me the inspiration to get out there and do it once again.

@CJamesPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such great history! And another excellent video in the series, waiting for the next part 😊

@goingsomewhere9382 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this content it is extremely awesome. Better than anything that's on TV right now

@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@christopherharris6005 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always XO Crew. The places y'all visit on your journey around Europe are chalked full of history.

@BreannaKeiver Жыл бұрын

Love the video ❤ It looks like amazing experience. ❤❤ Thanks for sharing you epic adventure journeys.

@Rendy48_ Жыл бұрын

The vlog video should have been watched by a lot of people

@alterdphsycosis Жыл бұрын

Loving this series! What a freaking adventure! Not a big fan of the thick border on the top and bottom of the screen tho. Everything else about this is spot on!

@roamtim 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the perspective on the Winter War, great to combine travel and history.

@andrejones8292 Жыл бұрын

Very nice loved this episode

@jasondesborough4002 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video...

@kimerikjensen9317 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this history lesson - I have being following all yout travels, this time into my backyard. Looking so much to follow onwards to The Faroe Island.

@DronePilotIloilo Жыл бұрын

looking forward to this, every time...

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

awesome thank you. thanks for your stoke!

@stevekro5336 Жыл бұрын

I like it!

@studiobrar1692 Жыл бұрын

Stunning video as always but really special history lesson(s) from the scandinavia. Cheers all the way folks!

@Kyle-cw3bc Жыл бұрын

excellent work, touching on history and humanity. great thought provoking episode. while traveling. good lesson for all.

@RoguePlanetStudio 2 ай бұрын

Watching this reminds of when I visited Poland and got to visit Auschwitz, it was so much to take in. very sad.

@MrPooprscooper Жыл бұрын

Favorite overland group

@ArcticNorthAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyable Nordic serie, very interesting with a lot of insights thanks for sharing this, still impressed with the overland set up and the convoy traveling through the whole world.

@SteveStClair-yv4gc Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to seeing these adventures. You all do a fantastic job

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rickgreen9936 Жыл бұрын

I hope the museums and old battlefields is the closest to war those young bucks will ever be. This video is a sobering reminder of how the power of ONE person can change and end the lives of millions in a virtual plink of an eye for the sake of control.

@nicolaskueneman33 Жыл бұрын

You guys and girls are the best keep it up 🤘🏻

@ji.s9434 Жыл бұрын

Way to go Clay, I’ve been with you guys ever since XO KZfaq started, I never missed any series or episodes you bring, keep bringing it bro, I would love to write more appreciation words to you and your crew. Even thought some of your old members are not here with you, above all best wishes for your adventures that you showing us, I was in Sweden two weeks ago. I travelled most of Europe, not by Toyota 4X4, but hopefully I will follow your footsteps one day. I share all your videos with families, relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Best wishes to all of you, bro, and be safe out there. Again thank you for showing us these magnificent adventures.

@RelentlesslyUnending Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, love all your adventures! Have to ask, what is the giant pan/skillet I see you cook on so often? I like it!

@undertow_overland Жыл бұрын

Looks great! It’s funny to see the pecking order based on sleeping arrangement

@Atlasadventure Жыл бұрын

Great history lessons from up north of Europe, thanks guys hopefully you’ll explore Africa as well from Morocco all the way south. Watching your episodes from South Carolina 🇲🇦🇺🇸👏🏻

@JoakimVike Жыл бұрын

You visited most of my bucketlist places in Finnmark :D Great episode

@kevinbigler7033 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING SERIES. Very Jealous of your explorations !!

@diaconicon Жыл бұрын

Excelent video,like others! Good content,great shotting,beatiful places! Next expedition come to Romania! 🙂

@billwaterhouse5894 Жыл бұрын

Very heavy, very good…respectfully done. You guys are all amazing. Thanks for taking us all back to revisit history and reminds us how incredible cruel people can be. I will never quite understand how people blindly obey.

@JF14Official Жыл бұрын

Love the anamorphic lens and flares from your headlights.

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@beardedshooter9540 Жыл бұрын

I love Finland. Got to spend some time there a few years ago, in winter time it's incredible

@bldlightpainting Жыл бұрын

Yes, and now thanks to the insane mass-murdering dictator and war criminal Putin, Finland is NATO's 31st member.

@Feintgames Жыл бұрын

This one was really moving. Peace and hope to Ukraine ☮

@PatricioTomas Жыл бұрын

I'm learning a lot with you. For example I can do the same road trip with my 2005 Honda Jazz for a fraction of the cost, but with less American epic

@djjd8520 5 ай бұрын

... " Sitting here eating American burgers while looking at Russia ... " that is the most American thing I have heard in a very long time I love it! haha great episode

@marcopisano9074 Жыл бұрын

Guys your videos are great, Marco from Italy

@PETE.K.I.R.O.W Жыл бұрын

Short n Sweet, just WOW... EPIC SMH ( ANOTHER EPISODE WITH A PREMIUM CIGAR ) 💨💨💨

@chrisrunneberg1766 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me that someone at least made the "I can see Russia from my house!" joke while in camp! Excellent film as always! Europe is rife with history and very pleased to see the focus on history in this installment. I can't agree more fully that we need to learn from it, lest we repeat it.

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

It was pretty crazy! Thank you!

@sirmontecristo2808 Жыл бұрын

11400KM... sounds like a challange. Touchy episode though. Thanks for the experience through some amazing part of the world.

@Maritimer Жыл бұрын

Hey ! Really loving this expedition so far, I love ll the history over there, it's crazy to think they have Churches and stuff older than our countries haha Looking forward to Episode 5, Cheers !

@jad19851 Жыл бұрын

Gosh your video skills are getting out of control. Love the subtle tank and machine gun sounds while showing the tank etc. Subtle and super skillful. Props for outstanding cinematography

@jeffmhtc12345 Жыл бұрын

These four episodes have been nothing but stuff you would in a Prius. Three fantastic off road vehicles but zero off-roading. I can easily watch other channels to get museum content. I'm here to watch you guys navigate your vehicles through foreign terrain. Hopefully there's at least some of that to come in future episodes.

@ryanmarshburn2858 Жыл бұрын

Can’t risk damaging all the free gear they were given

@Eric805Robles Жыл бұрын

🤯🤯🤯 wow speachless 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@expationallife Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the French tank was part of the Atlantic wall Germany built to stop invasions. They used old captured tanks as rudimentary bunkers. Love the channel by the way, looking to take my camper van to Norway this year.

@dewrimsirine Жыл бұрын

awesome cinematograhy ı got goosebumps when ı seen the footages of war. People gone for nothing. hundreds of thousands of people were died of war and related events. this episode acknowledged me a lot and let me see their history a bit. am fom turkey and we almost know nothing about nordic countrties and what happened there. ı hope one day ı am going to see there and have my coffee as ı would be looking at the nature.

@victorlgcarvalho Жыл бұрын

The strange part of the Nordic videos is that the cars are so clean... 😅

@davedlpz Жыл бұрын

21:26 anyone? "air flow"... Well played, editor

@brendanbos4235 Жыл бұрын

👌🏻

@Pepe-mp7ul Жыл бұрын

No idea clay you are a big James Bond fan-as am I 😊 Did enjoy the epic scenery from the movie-u are the best

@4wheels_nature Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@IronWolfOverland Жыл бұрын

An excellent point about taking advantage of peacetime. I have long dreamed of a trip through the Baltics and on to St. Petersburg; now I doubt that such a trip could occur in my lifetime.

@bldlightpainting Жыл бұрын

Thanks war criminal Putin!

@jeffb4612 Жыл бұрын

Love the series. I do shed a tear on the Russian/Scandinavian border war. In America most have never experienced hardship, I know I haven't.

@LFG-gu7kk Жыл бұрын

Always love and make me smile how americans are surprised with everything from history older than couple of hundred years like churches, castles etc like in other episodes. And here, with things old only couple decades... yes in Europe there is history and something interesting happened on every step...

@erichagen7627 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how untouched the outpost is

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

@fuglstad_explores Жыл бұрын

As a Norwegian I'm sorry to see that you missed out on the two most beautiful areas of our country; Helgeland and Lofoten. And especially the island of Senja. You should definitely head back at some point.

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

We hope to be back soon!

@fuglstad_explores Жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionOverland That would be dope to see! Let me know if you need to know some good places to see. I use all my sparetime for hiking and outdoor exploring here in norway. 🤠🇳🇴

@ianberube8171 11 ай бұрын

Awesome episode! Awesome bit of world history. What is the wok Rachel uses for cooking? Would love one for my own setup

@c.h.9193 Жыл бұрын

Do you have film you can and will share with us on the Russia adventure you and Curt had? Would love to see that. Didn't you also do one in the Arctic? Would love to see that as well. We keep shareing your work with everyone we can. It is so amazing. Cathleen

@ExpeditionOverland Жыл бұрын

There is a little footage on expeditions7.com/ - our film on Greenland has not been released yet :)