It Was a Long, Long Journey Getting Back Home
Join Gabriel Morris as he recounts his adventurous journey from the picturesque Gozo Island in Malta back to his home in northern California. In this captivating video, Gabriel navigates the challenges of international travel, showcasing the beauty of Malta while also sharing the realities of long-distance flights and layovers.
Through stunning visuals captured with his DJI Osmo Action, viewers can experience the transition from the Mediterranean’s serene landscapes to the bustling atmosphere of Californian life. Gabriel’s storytelling, infused with his humor and passion for exploration, invites you to reflect on the joys and trials of travel.
As a seasoned traveler and author, Gabriel also offers tips for budget-conscious adventurers. He encourages audience interactions, whether through questions on Offreel or by supporting his journey on Patreon.
Don’t forget to check out his books, including “Following My Thumb,” and connect with him on social media to stay updated on his latest adventures. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or planning your next trip, Gabriel’s story is sure to inspire wanderlust and highlight the journey that home truly is.
Get ready to embark on this memorable odyssey and discover the long and winding road back to where you belong.
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enjoy your visit home.
You are a good man.
Have been watching news events in Ceuta. Your recent visit there gave good background to the place.
Excellent story Gabe – thanks for helping that guy out and welcome home.
Welcome back to CA, heat wave here@97F. Thanks 4 helping the disabled guy out with a few bucks!
Thanks for helping that disabled man. You will be blessed. I had no idea that Motel 6 Hotels were now so expensive to stay at. Wow! $140 to stay there for one night. I hope they have improved those Motel 6 hotels!
Car?
Hey gabe next time your in Greece hit me up! You can use my sister while I film 🎥
Cool shirt! I don't recall seeing that one before!!! It's quite cheerful, and looks very comfortable!!
Hope there is no more close calls with cars. Glad you’re ok to tell the tale. Very kind of you to help that man out on the bus. Great shirt! Love your walks back home. Cheers. ❤
Wow, Gabriel, that was so nice of you to help that man in the wheelchair – I tried 2 times to send you money – I have Chase bank, and it would not go through
I wish to see you filming touristic places in the u.s.
Gabe, you have over 600K subscribers now. Can’t you afford business class on an international flight? ✈️ $
Welcome back. Just driving back from Humboldt now 🤙🏽
Despite all your travails trying to get back home, you hadn't become cynical, but were your usual considerate and compassionate self and helped out someone else who was having difficulties getting to where he wanted to go. Hats off to you.
Welcome back homeeeeeee😊😊😊
Wow Northern California looks so dry and dead. Must be a drought situation!
Speaking as a mother, I'm sure your mother was ecstatic and relieved you're well and safe back home. Your experience is invaluable for you and all of us, but as other people have written here, time to relax and enjoy your family. 💖Another positive point is that when you travel to other places, getting back home gives you a greater perspective of your own home and all the great aspects to appreciate there.
A huge truck passed me a few days ago on my touring human powered bicycle as they do usually do, but this one after passing me swerved into the side strip once it overtook me. It seems in so called advanced economies there is a utilitarian ethic going on that treats pedestrians and cyclists as non moral creatures.
How close are you to the fire that’s broken out near Hopland?
Boarding completed, what a relief! 😃Did you use the pool of the Motel 6? How was it? And that was very generous how you ended your odyssey. Hats off!
Welcome home! Rest and enjoy your time with family and serenity.
I thought he meant Greece 🇬🇷
I would be exhausted too! I am glad that you are where you can relax and figure things out later.
What a story! Can’t tell you how much I enjoy your story telling. You are incredibly generous to have donated that amount of money .Thank you Gabriel . Welcome home. 😊
This is why I support you on patreon. You’re a kind person. Wish I could afford to give you more.
It compares to Nolan's Odyssey though
Same issue with us trying to find our apt for one night in Civitavecchia, (port of Rome) for one night before getting on a cruise. We could not find it using gps and walked in circles. Walked another maybe 1/4 of a mile and saw a police car. Asked him where this apt was and he said to follow him. So here we are with our carry on wheeling following the police and ended at exactly the same spot we were before! Finally found the apt , got the key from a lock box, got into the main entrance and no clue what floor or what apt this rental was. Waited until this other resident of the complex came in, did not speak English, but read the instructions in Italian and took us up two floors and showed us the correct room. I learned from now on if we are going for one night with a self check in we will go to a hotel with a clerk at the desk.
This is Mendocino, CA?
At least you made it back in the same decade… :p
You're a good man helping out the older gentleman. One of the scariest things I can imagine is being old, poor and alone. I work in the medical field getting these exact people care. Its shocking how many are left to fend for themselves. Good on you.
Good to hear – Back home safely.
my question is how do you control your mind from non desirable thoughts
I rented a car in California with my UK motorcycle license, the categories are letters that you have to look on the back to decipher. It says UK driving licence on the front then a paper licence without a photo. I actually passed my car test in California which I could use at home till I passed my car test, without wasting money on lessons 🤫