Saturday Oct 01, 2022

Urbex 78 - Climbing Notre-Dame cathedral and ringing the bell, getting on top of The Great Pyramid of Giza and exploring NYC subway tunnels with Moses Gates

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we embark on a thrilling adventure with renowned urban explorer and author, Moses Gates. Join us as Moses takes us on a captivating journey through his incredible experiences, from climbing the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral and ringing its bell to scaling the magnificent Great Pyramid of Giza. We also delve into his explorations of the hidden depths of New York City's subway tunnels.

Moses Gates is not only a licensed New York City tour guide but also a visiting assistant professor of demography at the Pratt Institute. His passion for urban exploration ignited in 2001 when he relocated to the bustling streets of New York. Since then, he has ventured into countless locations across the globe, documenting his adventures and sharing his insights.

In his memoir, "Hidden Cities: Travels to the Secret Corners of the World's Great Metropolises," Moses Gates offers readers an immersive glimpse into the thrilling world of urban exploration. Released on March 21, 2013, this captivating memoir chronicles his daring expeditions to the secret corners of major cities worldwide. From the hidden underbelly of Rome's sewers to the dizzying heights of New York's skyscrapers, Moses reveals the untold stories and forgotten histories that lie within these urban landscapes.

In our interview, Moses shares captivating stories from his book, including the discovery of a secret ancient room in Rome's sewers and the heart-pounding moments of getting caught while exploring in Russia. He also recounts the exhilaration of being arrested for climbing to the top of the Chrysler Building and his exploration of the intricate network of tunnels and subway systems beneath New York City.

Join us as we uncover the hidden wonders and unexpected challenges that Moses Gates has encountered throughout his explorations. From scaling iconic structures to venturing deep beneath city streets, this episode is a captivating journey into the world of urban exploration, inspired by the pages of his enthralling memoir, "Hidden Cities."

Links:

Twitter: mosesnyc

Instagram: mosesgates

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You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com 

Why 'urbex explorers' don't share exact locations here: gregabandoned.com/urbex

Intro song is Watcha Gon' Do is performed by Chris Shards [EPIDEMIC SOUND MUSIC LICENSE]. Rapid fire round background songs are: Greaser by TrackTribe and Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

Viewer discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby.

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