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Planet Patrick
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Добавлен 29 май 2012
Hi! Glad you're here. Planet Patrick is a Travel Vlog looking at great destinations, flights, hotels and activities.
I'm Patrick Hughes and I live in Northern Ireland, but am usually on the road somewhere around the world (boo to Covid!). I was a singer in global phenomenon, Riverdance, as well as Irish choral supergroup, Anúna and got the chance to work on TV3 and Today FM in Ireland.
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I'm Patrick Hughes and I live in Northern Ireland, but am usually on the road somewhere around the world (boo to Covid!). I was a singer in global phenomenon, Riverdance, as well as Irish choral supergroup, Anúna and got the chance to work on TV3 and Today FM in Ireland.
I hope you enjoy the travel videos on Planet Patrick.
If you like to support content creators like me, take advantage of great additional benefits via Patreon:
www.patreon.com/planetpatrick
And you can follow live stories on Instagram at:
thisisplanetpatrick
NYE Fireworks on Las Vegas Strip 2025
Watch the NYE Fireworks from the 10th floor of a hotel off the Vegas Strip, giving a great view across the strip!
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HK Express: Budget Carrier with Crazy Rules
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Join me as I review my experience flying with HK Express, Hong Kong’s leading low-cost airline. From booking to boarding, I’ll walk you through every step of the journey, including cabin comfort, inflight services, and whether the budget airline lives up to its reputation. If you’re considering HK Express for your next trip, this video is packed with insights and tips you won’t want to miss.
Is Air Asia really terrible?
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.21 день назад
I put AirAsia to the test on a 4 hour flight from Bali to Bangkok. From check-in to cabin baggage rules, pre-ordered meals, and the inflight experience, this video dives into everything you need to know about flying with AirAsia. Is it the Ryanair of Asia or is that being too kind?!
Jetstar from NZ to Bali: tight & expensive
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Update: for those asking, here's some information about my villa in Bali (and it's great price!): treksolo.co/puri-pandawa-resort-bali/ It's a long trip from New Zealand to Bali via Sydney and there are no bargains to be found! On this pretty tight economy service, I paid for an 'upgrade' to include a bag and a snack, but you can judge if it's worth it!
New Zealand by Train in 1 Week (every Kiwirail Journey)
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Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Picton to Christchurch - ruclips.net/video/y_lmlWx8DuU/видео.html Part 4: Christchurch to Greymouth - ruclips.net/video/SwhR5ehW20E/видео.html Part 5: Greymouth to Queenstown - ruclips.net/video/roOst-kv8_0/...
Is This NZ’s Most Underrated Journey? Greymouth to Queenstown by Coach in 2 Days
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With very few options to get from Greymouth to finish my big New Zealand trip in Queenstown, I signed up for the coach: a two day route via Franz Josef on one of the longest coach trips I've ever taken. Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Pict...
Why NZ's Tranzalpine is not worth it - Scenic Plus Review
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Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Picton to Christchurch - ruclips.net/video/y_lmlWx8DuU/видео.html Part 4: Christchurch to Greymouth - ruclips.net/video/SwhR5ehW20E/видео.html Part 5: Greymouth to Queenstown - ruclips.net/video/roOst-kv8_0/...
Coastal Pacific - crossing New Zealand by train [Part 3]
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Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Picton to Christchurch - ruclips.net/video/y_lmlWx8DuU/видео.html Part 4: Christchurch to Greymouth - ruclips.net/video/SwhR5ehW20E/видео.html Part 5: Greymouth to Queenstown - ruclips.net/video/roOst-kv8_0/...
Interislander Ferry: Crossing New Zealand's Cook Strait
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Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Picton to Christchurch - ruclips.net/video/y_lmlWx8DuU/видео.html Part 4: Christchurch to Greymouth - ruclips.net/video/SwhR5ehW20E/видео.html Part 5: Greymouth to Queenstown - ruclips.net/video/roOst-kv8_0/...
Northern Explorer - crossing New Zealand by train
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Catch-up on the New Zealand series: Part 1: Auckland to Wellington - ruclips.net/video/hGxzXNPF83k/видео.html Part 2: Wellington to Picton - ruclips.net/video/kH4z4wuafnA/видео.html Part 3: Picton to Christchurch - ruclips.net/video/y_lmlWx8DuU/видео.html Part 4: Christchurch to Greymouth - ruclips.net/video/SwhR5ehW20E/видео.html Part 5: Greymouth to Queenstown - ruclips.net/video/roOst-kv8_0/...
Air New Zealand "The Works" - worth it? Hobart to Auckland Trans Tasman Flight Review
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
What extras do you get for spending extra $$$ on "The Works" on Air New Zealand? I flew on an Airbus A321neo from Hobart, Tasmania to Auckland, NZ and tested it out so you don't have to (unless you really want to!). Enjoy this Planet Patrick video. Read the report! thisisplanetpatrick.com/air-new-zealand-the-works/ Read how to get into Auckland city centre! thisisplanetpatrick.com/how-to-get-fr...
JetBlue from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, Colombia
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I'm back in the air, with a short (enough) flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, Colombia. Included is a tour of my new room in Go Living, a co-living building in Medellin.
Every Freebie in Emirates First Class!
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Every Freebie in Emirates First Class!
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge at Bangkok International Airport BKK (inc Business Class)
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge at Bangkok International Airport BKK (inc Business Class)
Cheapest Emirates First Class Flight in the World
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Cheapest Emirates First Class Flight in the World
Has Qantas Alienated Australian Flyers? Flight Review Sydney to Hobart | Planet Patrick
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Has Qantas Alienated Australian Flyers? Flight Review Sydney to Hobart | Planet Patrick
Trainlink NSW First Class Review: Why Would Anyone Take The Train To Sydney?
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Trainlink NSW First Class Review: Why Would Anyone Take The Train To Sydney?
The big Aussie Airline you didn’t know: REX AIRLINES
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The big Aussie Airline you didn’t know: REX AIRLINES
Why do people hate Jetstar Australia?
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Why do people hate Jetstar Australia?
Flight Review: Virgin Australia - Sydney to Ballina Byron Airport
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Flight Review: Virgin Australia - Sydney to Ballina Byron Airport
Is Air Canada as bad as they say? 2023 Long Haul Economy Experience
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Is Air Canada as bad as they say? 2023 Long Haul Economy Experience
Icelandair: Economy Class Experience - Reykjavik to Dublin
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Icelandair: Economy Class Experience - Reykjavik to Dublin
Review: New Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport
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Review: New Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport
Aegean Airlines Business Class (Upgrade & Flight Review)
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Aegean Airlines Business Class (Upgrade & Flight Review)
Pacific Coastal Airlines Beechcraft 1900D Flight Review
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Pacific Coastal Airlines Beechcraft 1900D Flight Review
First Class Train Travel In Portugal - CP Trains - Lisbon-Oriente To Faro
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First Class Train Travel In Portugal - CP Trains - Lisbon-Oriente To Faro
Air Canada Express Flight Review: Toronto Pearson to Boston Logan
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Air Canada Express Flight Review: Toronto Pearson to Boston Logan
OUIGO TGV FAST TRAIN COSTS €? - Nantes Station to Paris Montparnasse
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OUIGO TGV FAST TRAIN COSTS €? - Nantes Station to Paris Montparnasse
Walking San Juan International Airport (SJU) Terminal A in May 2023
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Walking San Juan International Airport (SJU) Terminal A in May 2023
STENA FERRY: Harwich to Hook of Holland + CABIN REVIEW (Arctic Circle #2)
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STENA FERRY: Harwich to Hook of Holland CABIN REVIEW (Arctic Circle #2)
Simply marvellous!
Indubitably!
International flights have always been pretty good with AC. Domestic not so much, and I would always prefer Westjet.
I'm asking myself if I agree with you - I probably do, although in coach, the seats can be very tight on international routes with WestJet.
Silky smooth landing..
Which was very nice to have!
Hi Patrick i watched your other video of you travelling by train from christchurch to grey mouth and enjoyed that. im glad i decided to watch your journey to queenstown on the bus also. That was 25 minutes plus the other video spent well. thouroughly enjoyed them both. Thankyou for the content.I have subscribed to your channel.
I really did enjoy that bus tour too, it really finished out the entire trip from Auckland to Queenstown. Glad to have your subscription.
Great video Patrick and awesome meeting you at the food tour downtown last week
You too! Hope you're keeping well!
hi, i wonder if you still have video, to post a second version raw footage to enjoy echos fireworks ambiance? please? ty in advance
I do have it, but there was so much additional noise (including from within my hotel room) that I couldn't get a 'clean' version of it, sorry about that.
Looks amazing! Hope you enjoyed Vegas! Do you have any major travel plans/destinations for this year(2025)?
Yes, I had fun and visited with some friends there. Lots of plans coming for 2025!
I wish you a happy healthy and successful new year 🎉 The fireworks are beautiful
Thank you, Therese
We travelled on Scenic+ TranzAlpine 6 months ago we got fantastic service , went on the Bernina Express 2 months ago and got reasonable service but as good as the TrazAlpine, in fact we bought the return trip a week later and cancelled our rental car, that's how great it was. We are now planning a return trip to New Zealand to ride the comparable train from Auckland to Wellington.
If you get the weather, the views are great on that one too. The Bernina Express is on my wish list for this year!
@@PlanetPatrick You have a point about the no table issue (apparently now rectified), yes you can't beat the Bernina for scenery, although there are some amazing train rides around Switzerland largely unheralded. Great scenery and 1st class can be ridden on a daily pass for very reasonable costs. The Bernina run could done on the same line on a local train 1st class for a fraction of the cost, wonderful train trips to destinations can be had out of Chur and Interlakin (One to avoid is the name trains from Interlakin to Montreux). Trains in Switzerland have no food and drink, even the Bernina was only trolley service.
Happy new year, Patrick!
Thanks very much! The same to you!
lol I’m flying air canada form Dublin to Toronto to see my brother, usually fly air Transat, was excited as air Transat is horrible, and first thing I see…
Ooopz sorry!
Thank you for sharing, it brought back some very happy memories. I travelled around on the Intercity buses for a month,. A great experience, stunning views and met some amazing people.
I’m so glad it brought those memories back to you and thanks for sharing
Went on it a couple of years ago. Wasn't really impressed. Overpriced and overrated.
Good to have your experience. Was that shortly after Covid closures?
@@PlanetPatrick Early 2023. I guess it didn't impress me much scenic wise, because I've travelled by train through southern Switzerland, northern Italy, British Columbia and other places with pretty incredible scenery. But I also thought it was expensive by comparison.
Hopefull the new XPTs will have will have quite a difference between between 1st Class & Economy. Dont reckon more leg room & more recline is a reason to call it 1st Class. Everything is the same as Economy. Except for those 2 differences.
It’s a pretty tight margin between first and economy to be honest.
Thanks for taking time to make this. Lucky you didn’t get scammed from HK Express. I got scammed with not having my middleman on my boarding pass. Their web site doesn’t have a field to fill in middle name.
I hadn’t heard about this problem 😬
This is scenic carriage, not sure why they gave you this carriage, I travelled on same for scenic.
I had, too, on the earlier routes.
However some people like to pay for poor service, that‘s their choices
Indeed it is
Loved this video…wherever you are Merry Christmas Mr Intrepid🌟🌲🌟
Thanks, Clare!
Many pax bring their snacks. Its no big deal..
I mentioned it because HKE staff said it at least 3 times. So clearly on some flights they make a big deal of it.
First, Welcome to Hong Kong! Secondly, as a Hong Kong resident I agree your comment about HONG KONG EXPRESS. Next time if you flying from Hong Kong again I recommend you to try another budget Airline in Hong Kong and it names call Greater-Bay airlines. Which are the new airline in Hong Kong.Most of the people were surprised of their service as a budget airline
I think I’d choose a full service airline next time, but thanks for the tip!
low cost carrier with the high cost parent mentality, that's a sure to fail formular, not the first though 😊
I suspect that’s right!
I wont take hke besides cpa
Okay
A lot of passengers sneak in their food.
Oh do they?!
Yeah ofc they do. Its no big deal really @PlanetPatrick
Your flight departs at 9:55am but they have another flight for Osaka departs at 8:55am. So the final call is for the 8:55am flight.
Well that makes total sense and explains my confusion! Thanks for noticing!’
The snacks policy reminds me of the worst of HK. At times it's just plain officious and rude. Other times though it's amazing :)
I have had a few very fun visits to HK - I suppose I just found the rule a bit bizarre!
Terrible policy about food and drink, even though hong kongers would do anything to not buy overpriced water and food but still
Many LCCs have this type of policy, such as scoot
To be fair hk express’s food isn’t really overpriced
Maybe it’s my cultural ignorance that doing this is normal in HK more widely?
That’s good to know!
@@leafbottle9420 Name some more haha. I can only think of scoot.
Their baggage policy is just ridiculous
It’s pretty standard across LCCs
It’s pretty restrictive.
European and Asian LCCs have made this the focus of an upsell. I’ve just flown a Canadian LCC where two large bags are allowed on board Embraers without weight restrictions. I have been so conditioned to dread the bag-weigh!
I call them Nudist Airlines
Funny enough I was considering that very flight next month as I didn't want to pay for an overnight in Taipei, I think following this review I'm glad I passed on that and sucked it up for a night at the airport and a direct flight the following day!
Direct wins every time!
thanks for the video
No worries
My top criterion for an airline is whether the flight ✈️ arrives or not. 👍
That is a reasonable demand. But it can be nice to have facilities and comforts too!
a great rail journey!
It is great!
yup terrible. only use them when mas or malindo is not available
I’ve flown mas but not malindo (is that now Batik?) - mas was definitely better than AA
Thanks Patrick, a lovely review. I first visited Bali in 1978, and it was unreal. For 3 months I lived in a losman @ $1 a day. Went back in `1985 & it was still magical. How blessed are we x
It’s very beautiful. I do hear that there’s been some issues with tourist numbers the last couple of years so I was blessed to be in a quiet corner.
Very useful video . Thanks
Glad it helped!
So its only for Europeans entering Uk ? Nothing to do with us Pakistani passport holders who have temporary EU residence?
It’s not in effect yet. It’ll roll out by country of passport.
We flew with them last week from KL to Kuching on Borneo. A shorter flight. Larger leg room, I'm 6 ft too. Food ok-ish. Late departure but early arrival. We're flying with them again in January to Penang. The service seemed generally good. I much prefer the Vietjet airline with their dancing crew!
Now that is like to try!
Traveled with them years .not the slightest problem
Good to hear that
Stay away from Cebu Pacific Trust me Not a good airline
Haven’t tried them - should I add to the list?!
@ yeah definitely mate
without Air Asia i dont think i will start travel abroad on my early years, Flight are expensive for 21 years old just graduating from college , start Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Japan now i use Air Asia for flight below 3 hours, and using Singapore Airlines for a longer journey(Japan, Europe)
I agree a full service airline makes sense for those longer flights
I can fly on Air Asia only for flights that are 2 hours max. Any longer than that, i won't feel comfortable
This makes a lot of sense
We flew on three flights with them in 2017: KL to Kuching, Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu to KL. First two flights were great, third was terrible. Huge delays which meant booking an earlier flight to be able to catch our connecting flight back to the UK. Then that flight was delayed and ended up leaving at the time our original flight was due to depart. On the plus side, the staff were all friendly.
That sounds like a close shave! I think you did get lucky with the friendly staff.
I remember stories about how they flew to London from Malaysia with their a340s
In fact it was AirAsiaX (the long haul division) which flew ex-KUL to Stansted originally and latterly to LGW. AirAsiaX also flew to Paris ORY. Although this airline launched with headline-grabbing low fares, they didn't last ! AirAsiaX couldn't compete with the full service airlines, especially the Gulfies, and it retreated from Europe in 2012 never to return.
That’s fascinating!
I see a detailed note here from Alex who discusses the same thing!
We fly them often. For the price it's fine. Those seats are, let's say, not built for westerners.
That’s a kind way to put it (especially for this big westerner!)
We have done the drive through Arthur's pass, very scenic, but as a driver, i couldn't fully appreciate the scenery. We will try the rail trip next time. The train from Dunedin to Middlemarch through the Tieri gorge is a must!
That is very definitely now on my list for next visit!
Choose another airline when flying do not choose Air Canada bad food bad service small planes cramped high prices just bad service all the way over
It sounds like you had a really bad experience.
We from Christchurch used to like the old railway station with the thick cups and saucers with the RNZ logo on them, and they served good strong pots of tea and the best beef mince pies with mashed potatoes and gravy and peas.......I used to like the overnight journey to Dunedin when the train wasn't too full and we could stretch out on our seats and sleep.
That’s a lovely memory!
great video. How would you rate the food quality and customer service. Did you check in a bag. Were they strict with the checked and carry on baggage weight. by the way, how much was your villa in Bali
Food was okay, service is indifferent. Here’s a link to the villa review: treksolo.co/puri-pandawa-resort-bali/