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Nostalgic week returning to a place I first visited when I was 2 years old and have returned to many times: the Jungfrau Region in Switzerland, specifically Wengen and Grindelwald. Includes revisiting the site of Snowpenair 2007 festival, climbing up the Schilthorn featured in James Bond On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and going up the Jungfraujoch - 'The Top Of Europe' 3500m up in the Alps.
What happens in Amsterdam stays in Amsterdam. Unless you bring a video camera. A crazy weekend of drink, drugs and debauchery in Amsterdam for the legendary Queen's Day festival. But all turns to darkness on the nightmare journey home, where we get stuck in the one place they don't want to be: Belgium.
I spent 2 weeks in May road tripping through Canada with various friends I made from backpacking around the world. My journey started in Vancouver where I completed the Grouse Grind to see the grizzly bears in the wildlife refuge. Then I head to Vancouver Island for a night in Victoria before driving up to Tofino and camping on the beach. Back on the mainland I spent 3 nights in Whistler to try out downhill mountain biking, zip lining as well as discover an old train wreck in the woods. After a stop off in Kelowna I traveled to Jasper to try and make my way through the snow and avoid the bears on Whistler Mountain, before checking out Maligne Lake. Finally I journied down to Banff stopping at the Columbia Ice Fields, Peyto Lake and the world famous Lake Louise.
3 of my mates and I go on a backpacking road trip through the tourist highlights of Northern Italy: Lake Como, Verona, Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, Siena and Rome, captured in this travel documentary.
Ever wanted to go on a backpacking adventure around the Philippines? Me and my mate James are heading to the Philippines to travel for 3 weeks, but does it live up to the hype? We're planning to check out 5 different islands: Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Siargau and Palawan, and hopefully find out if it really is more fun in the Philippines. Highlights of this travel documentary include partying at Mad Monkey Hostel in Boracay, swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu, checking out the Aguinid Falls, canyoning at Kawasan falls, exploring Siargao Island and island hopping around El Nido.
We go on a mini-adventure around their own country, visiting the cities of Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow in this travel documentary. I was invited by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to go on 3 weekend adventures around Britain, showcasing the hidden gems that each city has to offer for Brit's looking to have a staycation. As well as exploring the three cities they also visit the neighbouring countryside of Hadrian's Wall and Loch Lomond.
A crazy 4 day trip I went on to Norway, to learn polar expedition and survival skills in Finse, which was a Star Wars movie location for the planet Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. I was invited there by Shackleton Whisky, named after the legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Finse is where he and many others trained for their adventures, and our two teachers were Tim Jarvis and Baz Gray, modern day explorers whom in 2013 recreated Shackleton's Endurance trip. Over the course of 2 days we were taught how to use snow shoes, cross country ski, go dog sledding, and then dug a snow hole for us to sleep in at night.
Road trip through USA's most incredible national parks. I went on a 2 week journey through some of the most beautiful places in the world, as we travel through Zion, Bryce, Arches, Mesa Verde & The Grand Canyon. Travelling through 4 different states: Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Arizona, The Grand Circle loop really showcases the best of America. Our journey begins with Zion National Park, included the Angel's Landing trail. Then onto Bryce Canyon National Park for the Peek-a-boo loop. Next we head through Capitol Reef to Moab to explore Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. Turning south we go to Colorado to check out Mesa Verde National Park. Finally we head passed Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park, where I hike the Bright Angel trail to the bottom and back in one day.
I spent a week on the island of Antigua, staying at the Verandah Resort. I was invited out there by Traverse Events and Antigua & Barbuda Tourism board to experience everything the island has to offer along with nearly 40 other different travel content creators. Together we go kayaking, scooter snorkelling, biking through St John's, watching the sunset at Shirley Heights and even became extras in a work out video for Fleur East.
I travelled for 2 weeks through the region of Trentino in Italy, exploring the different lakes, villages and mountains, finishing up with hiking at The Dolomites. Travelling to somewhere slightly more off the beaten path in Italy, this travel documentary covers my entire experience. Starting off in the town of Trento, I got to visit various waterfalls, mines, and even a scenic helicopter ride. Following this I travelled to Levico Terme to go sailing and paddle boarding on the lake. Then I travelled to the area of San Martino di Castrozza, concluding the trip hiking right by The Dolomites mountains at Baita Segantini.
I spent a few days travelling around Catalonia in Spain, exploring a few off the beaten track places that were only a couple of hours drive away from Barcelona. Some of the activities included were hiking to caves and waterfalls in the Mountains of Prades; kayaking in the reservoir of Siurana; tasting premium wines of Perinet; doing a Via Ferrada rock climb at La Morera de Monstant; crawling into the caves at L'Espluga de Francoli and having loads of fun at Port Adventura theme park.
Road trip from London through the Scottish Highlands to the Isle of Skye and back down through the Lake District. My good friends Matt & Kathryn buy the "Hippo", a £400 van that they decide to test on this road trip to the Highlands of Scotland. Highlights include: - visiting the Harry Potter location of Hogwarts at Loch Shiel along with Glenfinnan viaduct - exploring the Isle of Skye - looking out for the Loch Ness monster - Aira Force in the Lake District - Kendal and Windermere Railway
My Irish mate Niall took the 4 of us on a 6 day road trip around some of the main tourist highlights. This was my first time properly exploring Ireland. I'd been for weekend breaks in Dublin & Belfast before, but that's it. Highlights include visiting the Guiness factory; Wicklow Mountains National Park; Blarney Castle; Cliffs of Moher; Galway; having a pint in Sean's Bar - the oldest pub in Ireland (and possibly the world); and the Titanic museum in Belfast.
I got to spend one night in Wengen above the Lauterbrunnen valley to hike around the beautiful Jungfrau Region. I had a freelance job come in for Zurich, so I asked them to book my flight back a day late so I could go on a mini-adventure to the Swiss Alps. This video shows what it's like flying in 2020 from Heathrow, staying at a hotel, and then it's a big slice of pure escapism as I head up to the mountains.
Wanna know exactly how many countries I've been to around the world? No, neither do I. I was given this travel scratch map as a gift, and I figured it would be a great opportunity to talk about all the travels I've been fortunate to do throughout my life. I mostly focus on the trips that pre-date my YouTube channel, or the ones that didn't make it on to my channel, rather than me just repeating info that you already know! :)
Come have a look round my flat as I share stories from some of my favourite travel memories. Plus music videos and live performances from when I was in a band; some of my movie geek memorabilia and also hear me playing on stage with a certain Canadian rock star when I was a kid.
In this first episode of our backpacking documentary series we travel to Hong Kong and China. We begin our adventure with a few days in Hong Kong before heading to Guilin, China, where we enjoyed the Chinese New Year festivities and explored the nearby countryside of Yangshou and the Longji Rice Fields.
In this second episode of our backpacking documentary series we travel to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. An action packed journey through South East Asia - this episode has a bit of everything: partying, wake boarding and rock climbing on Castaway Island in Halong Bay; tubing in Laos; visiting the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh; exploring Angkor Wat; firing AK-47s at a shooting range; travelling to a fishing village near Siem Reap plus lots more.
In this episode we have an entire month to travel in Thailand Starting with enjoying the delights of Khao San Road in Bangkok; going on a jungle adventure in Chiang Mai before going on the longest canopy zip line in the world at Flight Of The Gibbons. Then we head south to experience the beaches, parties and paradise on the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Phi Phi.
Episode 4 of our backpacking documentary series sees us skip through Malaysia & Singapore to spend more time in Bali! This episode is all about Bali. Things don't go to plan in Malaysia which buys us some extra time to enjoy Kuta, the Gili Islands, Ubud and climbing Mt Batur an active volcano.
Episode 5 of our backpacking documentary series sees us in a new continent as we travel through Australia. We travel with Wayoutback Tours for a road trip through the Australian Outback from Darwin to Alice Springs, exploring the national parks with a fantastic group and a guide that pushed our experience to another level. Crocodile Dundee, didgeridoos, snakes, spiders - every Australian cliché you can think of is here. Setting off from Darwin our tour takes them through Kakadu National Park, Mary River National Park & Litchfield National Park. Heading south they stop at the Old Daly Waters pub before exploring Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve.
Episode 6 of our backpacking documentary series as we travel through Australia, finishing off our tour in the Outback and then heading down the East Coast. Our Wayoutback Tour continues with Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kings Canyon before flying out to the east coast. Working our way from Cairns down to Melbourne, this is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the world. Starting with snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, wey then go sailing on the British Defender through the Whitsundays. Filming at Fraser Island doesn't go to plan, but we continue south through Byron Bay, Nimbin, Sydney, checking out the Blue Mountains before finishing in Melbourne.
Episode 7 of our backpacking documentary series as we travel on the Kiwi Experience bus round both islands of the stunningly beautiful New Zealand. This episode has everything: bungy jumps, sky diving, climbing mountains, glaciers, riding helicopters, visiting Hobbiton, plus all the crazy drunken antics from the bus.
Episode 8 of our backpacking documentary series as we travel through South America. Landing in Chile, we try to work our way across Argentina and Brazil without knowing a word of Spanish or Portuguese! Our journey takes us through the Andes to the wineries of Mendoza; the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls; the jungles and beaches of Brazil in Paraty and Ilha Grande; finishing off with a fun few days in Rio de Janeiro.
Episode 9 of our backpacking documentary series as we travel through Peru. Travelling with G Adventures on their Amazon to the Andes tour, the first part of our Peruvian Adventure sees them walking the Inca Trail through the Andes to the world famous Machu Picchu. Following this we head deep in to the Amazon Jungle encountering all kinds of wildlife along the way.
Episode 9+1 of our backpacking documentary series as we travel through Central America to the countries of Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua. The penultimate leg of their trip, this sees us have a holiday within the holiday as we island hop in the Caribbean, go on a jungle cruise in Costa Rica and head up to Nicaragua for one massive party with the Sunday Funday Pool Crawl.
On our last journey, we travel across America from LA to New York. Travelling along the old Route 66 and then diverting south through Texas towards New Orleans, then up through Nashville to Chicago, popping into Canada to catch up with some friends before finally arriving in New York. However, with our money running out at the US government shutting down, not everything goes to plan on this epic finale to our round the world trip.
My flatmate Chris and I went on a 3 week trip, where we got to travel through China, Tibet & Nepal with the highlight of reaching Mt Everest base camp. However, our plans fall apart with Chris being hospitalised with severe altitude sickness. Will we succeed with our quest for Everest? Travelling with G Adventures, the first episode sees our journey begin in Beijing where we visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, before taking a 2 day train to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, travelling on the highest railway in the world. In Tibet they explore the various monasteries and sites before taking a bus towards Mt Everest. And that's when Chris got really ill...
My flatmate Chris and I went on a 3 week trip, where we got to travel through China, Tibet & Nepal with the highlight of reaching Mt Everest base camp. However, our plans fall apart with Chris being hospitalised with severe altitude sickness. Will we succeed with our quest for Everest? The second episode sees us arriving in Kathmandu where Chris will be at safe altitude. Joining the backpacking scene we explore the vibrant city. Following this we travel to Pokhara for an action-packed week of ultra-light flying, mountain biking, white water rafting and canyoning before returning to Kathmandu to fly up to Everest.
My flatmate Chris and I returned to Nepal to attempt the Everest Base Camp Trek in this travel documentary. The 12 day trek is a round trip of 124km, reaching an altitude of 5,545 metres or 18,192 feet. The problem however is that 18 months beforehand, we tried to reach the Tibetan Everest Base Camp only for Chris to be hospitalised for 3 nights with severe altitude sickness. After failing to reach Everest on that trip we returned to Nepal to complete our Quest. This is the epic finale to our Quest For Everest trilogy featuring a brand new score created by Jack Nicholson.
Backpacking documentary as we travel through Panama, Colombia & Venezuela for 7 weeks. This first episode sees us travelling through Panama & Colombia. Starting in Bocas del Toro, we make a stop-off at The Lost & Found hostel before heading to Portobelo to catch our boat. For the next 5 days we sail through the Caribbean paradise of the San Blas Islands. Arriving in Colombia we gather up a group of friends to do the 5 day trek to Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City) in the jungles of Sierra Nevada.
Backpacking documentary as we travel through Panama, Colombia & Venezuela for 7 weeks. This 2nd episode sees us travel through Venezuela for 2 weeks. Our first stop is Canaima National Park where we take a 4 hour boat journey upstream to Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world. Following this we travel down to Santa Elena to check out the Gran Sabana before doing the 6 day trek to the lost world of Roraima Mountain. Fans of the film 'Up' will recognise this mountain as it was the inspiration for 'Paradise Falls'.
Watch my first trip to India in this travel documentary, as I spent 6 weeks backpacking around the country. I spent 3 weeks backpacking through the cities of the north and then another 3 weeks in the beaches and backwaters of the south. Episode 1 is the northern half of my journey. Starting in Delhi, I travel to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest cities and gets to row on the sacred Ganges river. After a trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra I travel by train to Jaipur exploring the various forts, temples and colourful streets of The Pink City. In Jaisalmer I go on a 2 day camel safari through the Rajasthan desert and then in Jodhpur I do a different kind of fort tour - the Flying Fox zipline. This leg of the trip finishes in the beautiful city of Udaipur.
Watch my first trip to India in this travel documentary, as I spent 6 weeks backpacking around the country. I spent 3 weeks backpacking through the cities of the north and then another 3 weeks in the beaches and backwaters of the south. Episode 2 of this travel documentary is the southern half of ny journey. Starting in Goa I enjoyed the different beaches and vibes of north and south Goa, including Vagator, Arambol and Palolem beach. I then travelled inland to the beautiful ancient ruins of Hampi. Working my way further south I relax on a canoe through the stunning Kerala backwaters, before finishing my trip in the cool beach town of Varkala.
My first trip to Africa was a 5 week adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. captured in this travel documentary. Karl's journey begins in Cape Town, where we goes cage diving with Great White Sharks, does a tour to Cape Point, visits the wineries of Stellenbosch and explores Robben Island. My journey began in Cape Town, where I went cage diving with Great White Sharks, did a tour to Cape Point, visited the wineries of Stellenbosch and explored Robben Island. Then I joined a G Adventures tour for the next 3 weeks travelling up through South Africa, into Namibia to see the Fish River Canyon, Dune 45, Big Daddy, went sandboarding and quad biking in Swakopmund before seeing the wildlife at Etosha National Park.
My first trip to Africa was a 5 week adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. captured in this travel documentary. This second episode sees me continue my G Adventures Tour towards Victoria falls. My journey continues in Ghanzi learning the traditional ways of the bushmen. Driving along the "elephant highway" we then explore Okavango Delta by scenic flight and boat. At Chobe River National Park we go on a sunset boat cruise and find ourselves surrounded by wildlife. The journey finishes at Victoria Falls in Zambia. Here I have an action packed week of white water rafting, helicopter rides and bungee jumping.
I return to New Zealand for a 7 week road trip around both the North and South Island in this 2 part documentary series. Episode 1 begins in the North Island, at the capital city of Wellington. Driving with my Kiwi friend Matt, he takes me off the beaten track to show me how Kiwi's enjoy their own country. Stops include Vinegar Hill, Napier, Tokomaru Bay, Rere Rockslide and Whakatane to do the White Island Volcano Tour. Then I take Matt on the classic backpacking trail, making him a tourist in his own country. Stops include Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Rotorua, Taupo and the Tongariro Crossing.
I return to New Zealand for a 7 week road trip around both the North and South Island in this 2 part documentary series. Episode 2 I travel to the South Island by myself, meeting up with a couple of friends along the way. Beginning in Nelson to explore the Abel Tasman National Park, I then head south to Franz Josef for a helicopter ride and a sky dive over the glacier. In Wanaka, I tackle Roys Peak before moving on to Queenstown, to hike Ben Lommond, try out the Canyon Swing, the Canyon Fox Swing, Shotover Jet Boating plus exploring Glenorchy and Paradise. There's Lord of the Rings locations galore on the way to Doubtful Sound. Following this I catch up with my old Kiwi Experience bus driver in Dunedin. Finally I have one last trip up into the mountains to see Aoraki, Mt Cook, plus Mt Sunday otherwise known as Edoras.
We go on a one month backpacking adventure around Japan in this travel documentary. In this 2 part documentary series we travel to Japan for the very first time. We will be travelling there for one month, starting in Tokyo and then using the Japan Rail Pass to explore the country. Highlights of this episode include racing Mario Kart’s around the streets of Tokyo; travelling to Nagano and seeing the snow monkeys at Shibu Onsen; heading up to the ski resort of Hakub; exploring the old city of Kanazawa and discovering different temples and shrines in Kyoto.
We go on a one month backpacking adventure around Japan. In this 2 part documentary series we travel to Japan for the very first time. We will be travelling there for one month, starting in Tokyo and then using the Japan Rail Pass to explore the country. Highlights of this 2nd episode include having random adventures in Osaka; getting free tickets to Universal Studios and visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; feeding the deer at Nara; the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima; climbing to the top of Miyajima Island; cycling the Shimanami Kaido; and doing the Hakone free pass to get perfect views of Mt Fuji.
I went solo backpacking around Central America for 6 weeks, travelling through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. This 3 part documentary series shows the entire backpacking experience. From the fun activities, beautiful sites, crazy parties, to the exhausting journeys and the good, bad and ugly hostels. In this first video I fly into Cancun, Mexico, then made my way to Tulum to check out the cenotes. After this I chilled out at the beautiful Lake Bacalar before crossing the border into Belize. Caye Caulker island was a great place to chill and party, as well as do some incredible snorkelling. From here I took a 3 day island-hopping boat tour with Ragamuffin tours along the Belize Barrier Reef.
I went solo backpacking around Central America for 6 weeks, travelling through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. This 3 part documentary series shows the entire backpacking experience. In this second video I head inland through Belize to San Ignacio, exploring the Caracol ruins by jeep. Then I crossed the border into Guatemala, staying in the beautiful town of Flores to visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal. Next stop was the beautiful Semuc Champey, stunning waterfalls in the jungle-filled mountains. I stayed at the Zephyr Lodge in Lanquin which was a fun but dangerous place for your bank account.
I went solo backpacking around Central America for 6 weeks, travelling through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. This 3 part documentary series shows the entire backpacking experience. In this final video I went to Antigua and got to roast some marsh-mellows on Pacaya volcano. I then did a 3 day trek from Xela to Lake Atitlan, hiking through cloud forests, corn fields, small villages and staying with local families. At Lake Atitlan I got to try out horse-riding for the first time before finishing up my trip at El Paredon on the Pacific Coast.
Solo backpacking through Egypt in the first leg of my month long trip as I travel through Egypt & Jordan. Egypt & Jordan are undoubtedly on most people's travel bucket lists, but I've always had the impression that the majority of people travel there on an organised tour. So I wanted to give it a go by myself and see what it was like treating it like a normal backpacking trip, staying at hostel and booking everything on the go. This first episode covers the 3 weeks I spent solo travelling around Egypt. Starting out in Cairo, I visited the Great Pyramids at Giza as well as exploring Islamic Cairo. Then I took the train down to Aswan, visited Abu Simbel before boarding a 2 day cruise on the Nile to Luxor. At Luxor I visited the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and other temples. Then I went snorkelling and scuba diving in the Red Sea at Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh and Dahab.
Solo backpacking through Jordan in the second leg of my month long trip as I travel through Egypt & Jordan. I’ll be visiting Amman, the Dead Sea, Jerash, the Kings Highway, Karak, Petra and Wadi Rum. Egypt & Jordan are undoubtedly on most people's travel bucket lists, but I've always had the impression that the majority of people travel there on an organised tour. So I wanted to give it a go by myself and see what it was like treating it like a normal backpacking trip, staying at hostel and booking everything on the go. This second episode sees my journey continue as I head into Jordan for 10 days. Starting out in Amman, I did day trips to the Dead Sea, Mt Nebo, Madaba, Umm Qays, Aljoun and Jerash. Then I travelled south along the Kings Highway passed Karak, Dana Reserve and Shobak before arriving in Wadi Musa to see the ancient ruins of Petra, featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Finally I head to Wadi Rum, the stunningly beautiful desert that’s been used in countless movies from Lawrence of Arabia to the Martian, and even Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
I recently got to travel around Morocco on a 9 day group tour. This was my first time in the country and is documented in a new 2 part travel documentary series. In this first episode we explore the medina in Marrakech; drive through the High Atlas Mountains; visited the Gladiator and Game of Thrones location of Ait Benhaddou; drove through the Draa Valley to Zagora; spent a night in the Sahara desert including a camel ride and camping under the stars The difference with this tour is it's the first one I've hosted and organised myself. Working with Intrepid Travel we created a bespoke itinerary and put it on sale to my followers.
I recently got to travel around Morocco on a 9 day group tour. This was my first time in the country and is documented in a new 2 part travel documentary series. In this second episode we gradually make our way out of the Sahara; go looking for Morocco's famous goats in trees; stop at the old fortified market town of Taroudant; then head up the Atlantic coast to Essaouira, where we have 2 nights to explore the town. Finally we complete our trip back in Marrakesh with a beautiful hot air balloon ride. The difference with this tour is it's the first one I've hosted and organised myself. Working with Intrepid Travel we created a bespoke itinerary and put it on sale to my followers.
I had 6 weeks to travel from the south to the north of Vietnam. This 3 part documentary series captures the complete backpacking experience as I travel from Saigon up to Ha Giang. In this first episode, I start in Ho Chi Minh City, visiting the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Then I travelled up to Dalat before biking through the Central Highlands to the beach town of Nha Trang.
I had 6 weeks to travel from the south to the north of Vietnam. This 3 part documentary series captures the complete backpacking experience as I travel from Saigon up to Ha Giang. In this episode I start in the beautiful town of Hoi An, I visited the Golden Bridge of the Ba Na Hills outside of Da Nang; biked the Hai Van Pass; visited historical sites in Hue; travelled through the old DMZ and went caving in Phong Nha National Park.
I had 6 weeks to travel from the south to the north of Vietnam. This 3 part documentary series captures the complete backpacking experience as I travel from Saigon up to Ha Giang. In this final episode, I enjoy the stunning nature of Tam Coc before heading up to Hanoi to enjoy Tet Lunar. Then I head up north to do the Ha Giang Loop before finishing my trip with a bit of sunshine on the island of Phu Quoc.
Queensland, Australia is popular with travellers of all ages, but particularly with first-time backpackers. I began my first ever backpacking trip in Australia, starting in Cairns, Queensland and working my way down the east coast. I did the same route again on HK2NY, and then re-visited 3 times shooting promo videos for STA Travel. Using the footage from these trips I've combined 4 different stories to give you a complete overview of everything there is to experience in Queensland.
Queensland, Australia is popular with travellers of all ages, but particularly with first-time backpackers. I began my first ever backpacking trip in Australia, starting in Cairns, Queensland and working my way down the east coast. I did the same route again on HK2NY, and then re-visited 3 times shooting promo videos for STA Travel.
In 2013, James and I went on a round the world backpacking trip from Hong Kong To New York, travelling through 20 countries across 4 continents in 9 months. We filmed the entire trip just using a home video camera, I edited it into the 11-part series "HK2NY: Hong Kong To New York", which to date has now had a combined total of 2.5 million views. In this 2 part retrospective film will look back on: - what motivated us to do the trip - share some of the untold stories from the journey - reflect on our favourite moments of the adventure - and how the trip changed our lives
In 2013, James and I went on a round the world backpacking trip from Hong Kong To New York, travelling through 20 countries across 4 continents in 9 months. We filmed the entire trip just using a home video camera, I edited it into the 11-part series "HK2NY: Hong Kong To New York", which to date has now had a combined total of 2.5 million views. In this 2nd part we look back on: - the 2nd half of the trip (obviously) - editing the 11 part series - how the trip changed our lives - and the new adventures we went on after
Discover the gorgeous English countryside of Surrey, just outside of London. This is the first in a new series of short films showing off weekend breaks around the UK. The silver lining of this last year is that it's encouraged me to explore more of my own backyard, whilst the borders for travellling are shut. Gradually I'll be showing off more "staycations" around the country, but I thought what better to start off than by showing what's right on my front door, just outside of Redhill, Surrey where I live. The three walks shown are: - Redhill - Gatton Park - Reigate Hill - Colley Hill - Dorking - Stepping Stones - Box Hill - Northdowns Way to Colley Hill - down to Reigate - Dorking - Greensand Way via Brockham, Betworth to Reigate
Discover the gorgeous English southern coastline of Dorset. The first part of this video we visit the beautiful village of Corfe Castle, by the spectacular ruins of the castle. From here we walk out to the village of Kingston, the view point of Swyre Head before looping back around to Corfe. The second walk we head to Worth Matravers, another cute village, close to the shores of the Jurassic Coast. We follow the Priests Way, then walk down to Dancing Ledge, along the South West Coast Path to Winspit Quarry, St Aldhelm's Head, Chapman's Pool and then back to Worth Matravers.
A weekend enjoying the epic coastline in Cornwall, one of the UK's top holiday spots. I spent the weekend in the village of Boscastle with my mum. We used this as our base for walking the South West Coast Path. On the first day we walked from Widemouth Bay back to Boscastle via Crackington Haven. On the second day we walked from Port Issac back to Boscastle, via Port Gaverne, Tregardock Beach, Trebarwith Sand and Tintagel Castle - the birth place of King Arthur.
A weekend exploring some of the highlights of Yorkshire Dales National Park. We head to Malham Cove, featured in Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows and also The Trip. We do the loop walk via Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and then down to Malham Cove. We also check out Aysgarth Falls and Hardraw Force, both featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. And finally we walk up Ingleborough, one of the peaks of the Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge.
A weekend exploring the city of Manchester and the neighbouring Peak District. Nick & Amy give James and I a tour of Manchester, including walking down the canals, learning about the history of the industrial revolution, movie locations, Alan Turing and the new Media City. We also head to Peak District for the day to walk up to Bamford Edge.
I spent 2 weeks hiking in the Swiss Alps travelling from Grindelwald to Zermatt. Beginning with a few days in the Jungfrau region, I hiked through Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. Then I moved onto Kandersteg to see the stunning lake of Oeschinensee. In Leukerbad I experienced the incredible fireworks of Swiss National Day. Randa I walked along the the world's 3 longest hanging bridge of Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge. And finally I had a few days in Zermatt, hiking up to the Gornergrat and experiencing the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
I spent a week travelling across Italy, visiting Como, Bellagio, Vicenza and Venice. Highlights include taking the ferry across the gorgoues Lake Como to the village of Bellagio. Exploring the amazing architecture of Vicenza, swimming at the gorge at Contrà Pria, and then finishing up with 2 days wandering around Venice.
I spent 2 weeks travelling through Croatia, stopping at Rovinj, Pula, Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik.
In this first episode we travel from Reykjavik to the main sites of the Golden Circle. We managed to see the Northern Lights on the first night of the trip! At Jökulsárlón we cruised between icebergs on the glacier lagoon, before hiking into an ice cave. We made our way to the beautiful town of Seydisfjordur in the East Fjords, before visiting Hengifoss, relaxing in the Vök Baths and then settling down at our farm stay in Möðrudalur.
In the second half of the trip we visit Dettifoss, featured in the film Prometheus. Then we travelled through the geyser strip near Lake Mývatn. At Akureyri we went on a whale watching boat tour. Then we continued west to the Snaefellsness Peninsula, where we went horseriding and saw Iceland's most photographed mountain at Kirkjufellsfoss. Returning to Reykjavik we completed our tour visiting the lava fields of the recently erupted Fagradalsfjall and then relaxing in the Blue Lagoon.
I went travelling around Thailand for one month in January 2022. The first half of the trip I was hosting a bespoke group tour with Intrepid Travel, joined by people who follow my channel. We had to run the guantlet of the Thailand Pass and the Test & Go scheme, and as you'll see, travel in Thailand wasn't easy. We still managed to see and experience some incredible places. From Bangkok, to the railway market and floating markets; visitnig the bridge on the River Kwai at Kanchanburil; the gorgeous waterfalls of Erawan National Park; and the ancient city of Ayutthaya.
I went travelling around Thailand for one month in January 2022. In this second half I head to the south, starting in Khao Sok National Park and then visiting Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary. Then we went to Krabi and stayed in Ao Nang and then Railay Beach. In Koh Phi Phi we got to see the recently re-opened Maya Bay made famous from The Beach, Then my journey finished with a few nights in Koh Lanta.
My first time travelling in Türkiye, and my two weeks was built around a 7 day bespoke group tour I hosted with Intrepid Travel. Beginning with 4 days exploring Istanbul, we then began the tour heading down to Selçuk to visit the nearby Ephesus ruins. From here we went to the hot springs of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).
My first time travelling in Türkiye, and my two weeks was built around a 7 day bespoke group tour I hosted with Intrepid Travel. In this episode we travel to Göreme in Cappadocia, doing the famous hot air balloon ride at sunrise. We also visit the Zelve Open Air Museum and underground city. Finishing up the trip we travel down to the south coast to the towns of Antalya and Kaş, including a boat tour to the sunken city of Kekova.
In this first episode we touch down in Islamabad and then making the 2 day journey driving up into the mountains, eventually arriving at the beautiful village of Tarishing. From here we trek to the the base camp of Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest mountain in the world.
This was my first time in Pakistan and we went on a 3 week trip travelling through the spectacular mountains of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. We were travelling as part of a bespoke tour I hosted with Intrepid Travel. In this episode we drive to the village of Astore and up to Rama Lake. Then we continued onto the popular Hunza Valley. Here we stayed in the village of Gulmit; walked across the Hussaini suspension bridge, which is supposed to be the most dangerous bridge in the world; and hiked up to Passu Glacier.
In this 3rd episode we drive along one of the highest highways in the world to the Khunjerab Pass on the border with China. We then explore the quiet village of Passu, before driving to the remote village of Shimshal where we spend the next 3 nights.
In this 4th and final epsiode, we travel back to the Hunza Valley. We enjoyed speedboating on the Attabad Lake and then arrived in the popular tourist town of Karimabad. From here we went up to Hoper Glacier, explored some forts and finished up at the Eagles Nest view point.
I start with a foodie tour in Bogota; then we head to San Gil to go white water rafting and paragliding; then we travel to Guatape to climb the rock and explore the colourful town; and then this leg finishes in Medellin where we see the transformation of the neighbourhoods Moravia and Communa 13.
We travel to Salento, play some Tejo and then head to Cocora Valley to see the tall wax palm trees. Then we have 2 nights on a coffee farm near Chinchina; before travelling to Santa Marta and doing a day trip in Tayrona National Park. Our trip ends with a Caribbean sunset boat tour in Cartagena.
The journey took us to Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park, Death Valley National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and finished up in Las Vegas. Some of these parks I've been to many times before, others I was revisiting for the first time in over 20 years, but for Jaime it was her first time experiencing any of them.
spent 2 weeks travelling around Sabah in Borneo, encountering incredible wildlife in the jungles, beaches and blue sea. This was a bespoke tour I hosted with Intrepid Travel. After spending a couple of nights in Kuala Lumpur, we arrived in Kota Kinabalu and prepared for the hike up to Mt Kinabalu summit. Following this we saw the turtles laying their eggs on Selingan Turtle Island; visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; spent 2 nights at the Sukau Rainforest lodge in Kinabatangan; visited the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary; and did a night walk in the Rainforest Discovery Centre. At the end of the trip I stayed on Gaya Island and managed to see whale sharks in the bay.
Starting in the picturesque capital of Ljubljana, I then made my way round to Lake Bohinj, where I took the cable car up to Mt Vogel. I went white water rafting near Bled before swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Bled itself. Then I travelled round to the Soča Valley and stayed in Bovec where I went canyoning, zip-lining and took the cable car up to Mt Kanin.
Our journey included enjoying the beer halls of Munich; exploring the gorgeous streets of Salzburg; riding the giant ferris wheel in Vienna; relaxing in the baths of Budapest; admiring the churches of Belgrade; having a traditional meal in Sofia; and taking the Sofia express overnight train to Istanbul.
In this episode we have a couple of days enjoying Istanbul; then once we arrive in Georgia, we explore Tbilisi before heading up to the mountains to the ski resort Gudauri and the iconic location of Kazbegi.
