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Very beautiful video🍦🍺🏛😊 I think Sardinia is a lovely place, worth to visit😍👍👍👍

Norwegians dont use honorifics like sir or ma’am. Not even a desrved one like «doctor». The T/V-distinction was done away with in the 70s. All people, even the prime minister is refered to by first or last name. The only people excempt from this are members of the Royal Family who are adressed as Majesty or Royal Highness. When speaking to them directly one speaks to them in the third person. «What dose The King think about that?», «What dose The Crown Princess believe?»

6:49 The sound you used for the "o" in Honningsvåg is pretty close to the sound of the letter "ø" in for instance Vardø. 7:15 You got the "o" right on the second try, I believe, although definitely not the "å". Æ, Ø and Å are separate letters in Norwegian, not variations on other letters. 9:22 "Town"? By Norwegian standards its actually a city, the 16th biggest in the country, equivalent to something like Indianapolis in the US. Applying for a city status in Norway only requires a population of about 5 000 people, and we have older cities that's smaller but that has retained their city status for historical reasons. I get that it's all very small for you guys given that New York alone has a bigger population then the whole of Norway. 12:49 Nice work! You got the "Å" in "Ålesund pretty much right. 😊

11:27 I appreciate that you pronounced the "e" at the end, it's a common mistake English speakers make to ignore those sounds, and it's *really* driving me nuts when they do as treating the "e" at the end of words as silent is not really done in other Germanic languages other then English. If you want to improve your pronounciation the "e" sound you made is represented by "i" in Norwegian however and the "u" in Norwegian is a far sharper sound where the tongue essentially forms the letter, while the sound you made for it is represented by the letter "o" in Norwegian. Mind you, this is nitpicking, and I think most Norwegians would be able to guess what you meant. "Multe" is the Norwegian word for cloudberries. They're really hard to store or transport without damaging them and can't be grown commercially. So you pretty much can only taste them in the Nordic region and elsewhere where they grow (like in Canada)

I love your content and find it really engaging! I noticed that you tend to point a lot while speaking, and it can be a bit distracting for some viewers. Just a friendly suggestion to consider minimizing it for an even smoother viewing experience. Keep up the great work!

Hi Jay, Greeting from Sydney, Australia. Like you I am passionate about traveling in my retirement. I have Viking ancestry also!. Your vlogs are of great relevance to my spouse and I, including travel budgeting. My question is about how to fund retirement travel: do you use your financial investment returns / pension income, or capital drawdowns, or a combination of both, to fund you trips? Keep up the good work on how to enjoy retirement! Best regards, Jay

Do US citizens need visa on the cruise to Ivory coast?

Great video. I enjoyed watching it. I’ve been to S Africa and Botswana for safari but not Zimbabwe. Very interesting that Kanga Camp was pricier than Nottens! I suspect due to remoteness? I appreciate the video. Heading to Kenya next week!

Hurtigruten actually have a ship leaving Bergen every day. It used to be 11 vesssels doing the round-trip. With the Havila company also sailing the route it is a lot more vessels now.

Thank you, this was helpful!

The cows are called Coo's, with the long hair- And Scotland is a fabulous place. It would be cheaper to have a nice trailer at a Caravan park, by the ocean or in town, if your wanting to retire. I am from Michigan and that's what we plan to do, . Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park to name one. 😊

Awesome video and information. I'm an American with Scottish heritage and it would be cool to live there for a while at least.

Really enjoyed this video. Planning a trip on the Havila Capella in February next year.

Nice video, but on your next video make sure you give some serious time to the regular seats, so people have a way to compare to the different options.

That was a very interesting video. Well done Jay. Makes us interested. Thank you

Ashland is a beautiful small city and we will be moving back as soon as we are able too.

Jay, did not see a lot of scenery shots from the ship up the fjords. Lots of stops in little towns I get it, but is there much in the way of scenic touring up the fjords to the towns inland? I think I would enjoy Hurtigruten fine, not sure my wife would be so happy with the accommodations - particularly small bed and fighting over covers. We are used to balcony cabins on Princess as Elite Members...though I am done with the need for the specialty restaurants and many of the shows. What can you tell me about the scenic journey portion of this trip? I have done Alaska and the New Zealand Fjords and really have a bucket list desire for the Norwegian Fjords, but not sure this is the ticket I am looking for, even in a more temperate time of year. Any advice?

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed our video.

Amazing video man, glad you enjoyed my city, representing the youger generation;)

We have been retired for years and are now looking at homes in the Somerset area, we don't want to live in town. We are from Indiana and have no interest in being near larger city's or any city's that have larger collages, because of the higher crime rates. Entertainment and activities are at the top of our list, such as good set down restaurants, car shows and other outdoor activities.

$150/night would only pay for a room in a 3-star hotel in most major cities in Western Europe depending on the location and season. You should expect to pay between $500 and $750/night to stay in a 5-star hotel in a centrally located hotel in Western Europe. $150/night should be adequate to pay for a hotel room in a 4-star hotel in certain parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central/Latin America where the cost of accommodation is, in general, much lower.

Premium economy is great for long haul flights, especially on BA. Tho if I can get business for a low price for a long haul flight with lie flat seat, then I’m in. Great job Tanya showcasing the amenities kit.

Great analysis, Jay. Something to think about while traveling long distances. We have found Premium Economy to be a good compromise.

Tanya is so cute I can hardly stand it!

I’d rather take 10 trips. 😊

A very interesting video and thank you for doing all the calculations. The surcharge for Business Class is insane! The airline certainly needs these wealthy guests to cross-subsidize the flight, but boy! Almost ten times the price of Economy Class. Wow.

Well done! Packing Goals!

My hometown ❤❤

Thank you

1 day is not enough to enjoy your trip... though the country is small there is a lot to see an to do in Armenia ❤

Are gratuities included or expected? What was the price of excursions, drinks on board, and the one up charge restaurant? thanks

Thx! Nice info, I’m torn between going Bergen to Svalbard or starting out with the coastal express going Bergen-Kirkenes then back down to Trondheim then train down to Oslo- exploring along the way.

We usually rent a motorhome in Europe for 5 or 6 weeks so we need to bring some extra gear to have along in the motorhome. (We also buy some stuff such as coffee maker, broom, floor mats, which we give away when we're finnished) We pack 1 large suitcase with the stuff we need in the RV, 2 carry ons with with clothing and ablution kits, 1 backpack with laptop, ipad, etc, and 1 shoulder bag with gps, chargers, etc, and my wifes purse of course. Not bad to manouver around with but we do need to taxi around vs public transport. It works but definitely cannot call it "packing light" Enjoy your 3 month journey, we're looking forward to your videos. We head home back to Calgary tomorrow.

We each travel long term with a 40 lb suitcase and a 15 lb backpack. We do a lot of serious hiking, so we need more gear that won’t allow us to just use carry-on bags.

You're 100% right. Always try to find some humour in any situation. We've had any number of incidents that were on the verge of disaster, but somehow we survived. A friend of hours has an expression which may be somewhat morbid but sums up the same frame of mind, "well no one died" By the way we're in Spain now and on our way to Tarragona for 3 days.

We’re booked for this autumn, so thank you for the heads up.

Look like my last comment got deleted.??? Anyway, we are starting a 3 month trip starting in July traveling from Florida to Poland, then Lithuania and ending in Riga for 3 weeks at mid July. My wife is from Riga. Then it is onto Georgia, Turkey, Greece and hopefully ending in Lisbon for a repositioning cruise back to Florida. However, after Riga is still up in the air. Depends on how my back procedures goes next week. Being 74 does have its downside. Anyway, maybe I'll see you in Riga for a beer and a sauna.

Wonder why my comments keep getting deleted or not saved???

Well, I have some tips. When I visit my girlfriend in Montellano I first walk to the Super Pola super market near my house and buy the large economy size laundry detergent, a bundle of 24 rolls of toilet paper, an apple and a mango if they are in season. I save 50 pesos by walking, 10 pesos each on the rolls of toilet paper and 200 pesos on the economy size laundry detergent. Then I walk up to the main highway and catch a Gua Gua bus which takes me directly to the bus stop in Montellano. That costs only 50 pesos as compared to spending 100 pesos taking a moto to the public taxi stand and then a public taxi to Montellano. Now I can save 50 more pesos by walking the half mile to my girlfriend's house from the bus stop instead of using a moto taxi. This is a dilemma because I like to support the local Montellano economy so sometimes I take the moto. At my girlfriend's house her 5 year old boy loves to see me arrive because he wants to chase me around to get ahold of my shopping bag to find the apple or mango or sometimes grapes. My girlfriend is thrilled to see me arrive because today is laundry day and she has no detergent. Toilet paper is a bonus. Then I can walk back to the bus stop or take a moto and then catch a Gua Gua which drops me off a block from my house. Now you're asking, "What about points?" I score a lot of points with my girlfriend and her son...and isn't that what counts?

Good video! Thanks for the info! I’m going to be in some of the same places as you are in mid June and early July. Hope I run into you guys!

Excellent use of miles & points.

Cheap real estate is an attraction. Plus it looks like the mountain scenery may be a positive. But otherwise it looks like dive bars, bikers, casinos, and prostitutes. There’s also a nice maximum security prison just outside of town. There’s a real grocery store though, according to google.

We have a similar retired lifestyle and appreciate your videos and thoughts. Early morning discovery is the best. Simply living while traveling is our motto. We don’t need to see everything.

I am presently on the Hurtigruten Nordlys heading south. Advice and info: (1) The ship is registered in Norway and its crew is Norwegian - so that helps explain costs - but I think this is the way all cruises should be. Great people. (2) You can book port to port to give yourself time in some ports if you wish (I use apt. rentals). My trip up and down is 4 different bookings. You can also choose not to have "full board" when you book port to port, maybe breakfast only, etc. The a la carte food on board is expensive (this is Norway), but it also is cheaper than the full board meals. You can eat the regular 3 meals when you want, paid separately also. If you like indoor activities or much "action", or sun & warm weather, this may not be for you. I have never cruised before, but I have done many overnight ferries around the world, and this is like that, but so much better. I have spent hours watching the scenery go by out on deck all bundled up and also from the jacuzzi. I think this experience is amazing and I have spent almost a decade out of the US wandering everywhere (60+ countries and 300+ cities and towns). Few things in life are as beautiful as this. Norway is super civilized and I always love that when I am here. Top 3 great countries: Switzerland, Japan and Norway. Easy call ;))

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I doubt that the people of Ely appreciate you inviting homeless people into their community!!

Following your intriguing video about the overnight train journey from Bergen to Oslo, I'm curious: What were the highlights of the experience, and would you recommend it as a worthwhile option for travelers? Do you share your experiences or insights on Instagram? I'd love to follow along and learn more.

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Midnight Train to Oslo, Gladys Knight and the Pips

Great tips! I like how you take time and explain things like a story . I wanted to plan a trip from Europe to Asia . With the jet lag how long do you stay in one place ? I think you said 1-2 weeks .