Chad wondered about there not being guards or conductors to check the tickets until after the train took off. I'd say it's a premise of life in Finland that you can trust people to always do the right and correct thing, like buy their train ticket before boarding. Why would someone not do that? Of course, there are some people like that, and they'll be promptly fined and kicked off the train (at the next station... ;), but in general Finns can be trusted to do the right thing. It makes for an uncomplicated life, happy life. Things just work
Yea... And since the taxpayers are paying for the railroad they should be able to ride to work even if they do not have money that day... Sure, Finnish people in general always follow the rules, but rarely do the "right" thing
Like these got damn HSL smurffit. They are really the biggest freeriders in our society. The easiest job in the world. Their sallaries are higher than the fees they collect, completely brainless and idiotic. But worth it since nobody is riding for "free" now right? (except them) Lol
@@Morkoo Pretty sure they would be paying income tax if they werent thrown off the tram on their way to work. Or do you mean the smurffit dont pay taxes? I dont have any info on that. I know for sure they ride without paying though
Karjalanpiirakka is nowadays usually filled with rice but not traditionally. My ancestors were making those before they had seen or tasted rice. My great grandmother and her family in Karelia used rutabaga because that's what they had. Also the egg butter isn't really a filling, more of a topping. Cool videos from Finland btw, hope you've enjoyed the trip!
My grandparents also were from Karelia and my great grandmother told me that rice was used as long she could remember, she was born 1880. Rice was kinda expensive and used for "nicer" occasions. Barley, potato mash etc. were cheaper fillings. So rice filling is for sure traditional.
@@zekevarg3043 Rice only became available for commoners in the 1800s. However, the style of pastry that karjalanpiirakka is, has been around for much much longer. The rice filling only became tradition like 150 years ago, the pastry itself has been around for a 1000 years
i really like that you travel outside helsinki, it seens that everyone who travels to finland just stays in the capital, while northern finalnd has a lot to offer aswell.
😂 Couldn't help but laugh at the train door not opening. Definitely be already waiting at the door. My most recent train trip we got evacuated to another train that came on the track next to us. So that was fun, jumping down from the train, trekking in the snow and then climbing back in. 🤣 I live in Finland.
Egg-butter is traditional topping put on a karelian pie. But you can use pretty much any toppings you want or none at all. You can also eat it cold or warm (they are easy and fast to heat in microwave).
I am Finnish and the train is really cool. I went only once to the Vr train couple years ago expect i wasn't overnight and there was a playground for kids and some random kid came up to me and gave me a necklace, i still have it to this day haha..memories. :)
What and awesome setup that train had! That is the perfect money saver to have travel and lodging rolled up together, not to mention a hot shower. Love it 👍🏼
The overnight trains are not high speed. They run at max 140 km/h, typically at 120 km/h or so. The daytime trains have a top speed of 200 km/h, 220 km/h at the newest short Lahti-Kerava section.
@@samulivainionpaa9338 We are talking about the passenger trains on the main lines in daytime and they certainly do exceed 140 km/h all the time, and travel at or close to 200 km/h whenever possible. If we start wisecracking, then take the freight trains and the works trains into account as well for "most of the trains", mate eh" !
Just saw this channel love the positive vibes and definitely the best travel coverage from Finland I seen on my time on RUclips. Subscribed and keep it up, look up to be a part of something like you are doing one day.
The door incident brought back memories x) As native I rode Valtion Rautatiet trains plenty back in my student days and I remember not one but few similar mishaps with the doors =) So worry not, you're not alone.
That train door thing happened to me once too! It was so cold the door was apparently frozen shut since it didn't open like it normally would. And I should know how you open it because I've traveled numerous times in these Finnish trains. Actually had a panic attack after that lol.
First of all, as a Finn, I'm so sorry your departure turned into such a hassle. We generally pride ourselves on things functioning smoothly. I'm happy you got some help, and made it to Rovaniemi eventually. Second, this video cheered me up quite a bit. You two are awesome, and I hope you'll experience all the happiness and love the universe allows. Keep kicking butt.
Doors not opening is kind of normal thing during winter and there are usually not much personel in the sleeping area. You can move to normal area and exit there, but there may be some kind of alarms there, but they are silent, so I recommend doing that.
I'm Finnish and I've never experiences the sleeper train haha. But I have taken the train plenty of times and never had any issues with the doors, I felt so bad for you when you couldn't get out 😂
lmao the reason the door didn't open was because you weren't pressing the door opening button (those small ones over the button you pressed, the other one is to close) but the button to put down a wheelchair ramp, which obviously was not doing anything because the door wasn't open XD sooo that was on you for not pressing the other buttons
I used to make the ROI-HKI-trip in an over night train with a seat. Students, prices, you know the deal... Glad you enjoyed it. And as you've probably been told before, just be prepared to move to the next door, the new(ish) trains are notoriously bad in the cold, in the heat and in between.
Happy you two made it to your destination finally. Lol on you two at the door window trying to push the button. Crazy the door wouldn’t open At least you guys finally got off. Looked way too cold on that 20 min walk to the next stop though. Have lots of fun and thank you for a morning surprise video. Makes my day. Love you two. Such an amazing couple Cool chad got to check off another thing off his bucket list. I would love to do a train ride like that too. Having you private bathroom made it really nice. Can’t wait to see your next video😘
We are glad we finally arrived in the end haha. So happy you enjoyed this video! We were thrilled with the train accommodations. Excited to share our future adventure to come :D
Finns (like me) don’t use those sleeping cabins/private cabins because they are really expensive. From Helsinki to the north by train in the sleeping cabin usually costs about 120e and if you go by plane it costs 40e if you get lucky.
That is what we have heard! We decided to do the train because it saves us money by not needing to get an accommodation for the night. Flying seemed very convenient as well!
@@ChadandClaire It's nice to see this kind of videos, 'cause I've lived my whole life in Finland, but never had a chance to try these over night cabins. Simply because what papapepe said, they are quite expensive, unfortunately.
When I was a kid I got to ride in those sleep cabins a lot. Regular trips to my grandparents in Lapland were so much fun, getting to sleep in the upper bunk etc. And definately agree on the movement of the train. It is sleep medicine.
I use them. Nothing beats the convenience of sleeping while you travel, especially when the timing works so you can eat dinner and breakfast on the train. You can even get beer until 3 am or smth depending on Covid restrictions.
Oh no! Great you got off the train eventually, and that it wasn’t like 5 h more or something … I hope VR sees this video! Perhaps there would be room for some improvement on the instructions for opening the doors …
Did you notice on the Spanish trains that they often don't check your ticket until you are on the train too? That's been our experience at least. We lived in Madrid last year and noticed that the high speed AVE trains now have security checks before you board (scanners for your luggage like in the airports), but the security line is very fast. You can also pay 15 euros more to buy the seat next to you, so you don't have to sit next to a stranger during Covid. We think the Spanish eventually implemented security because of the 11th of March 2004 attacks. I was studying in Madrid when those happened, so I understand the increased security.
The restaurant/cafe car at 2:54 was the classic 1980s type Rx. The "push" symbol on the handle of the door has a hand with 6 fingers..! The newer cars have a much poorer design and layout I think. These older ones will be going out sooner than later.
Feel bad for you guys for not getting out of the train, that really sucks. I've been in a similar situation years ago with VR's trains where I kept smashing the button over and over again, yet the doors didn't open and when I already started to panic someone else walked next to me, pressed the button once and the doors opened like nothing. Looking forward for the next part of your trip though!
Yea i have had same problems with doors. Once i went out to have smoke becouse it was like 10min stop. I smoked in under 5min but the doors just didnt open, so all my stuff (bags, wallet etc) except my phone luckily. I had to take next train to helsinki, but i got my stuff only arter 2 days for some reason! Otherwise always good experiense with VR
Thanks from the video. You are really nice couple. I have done some documentary and advertising videos and must say that your videos are really well done. Not too complicated or hussling, just relaxing to watch. Maybe I can find some different view to my country after seeing your videos. Hope you enjoy your trip to Finland.
Very cool. Congratulations on everything - new home, new beginnings, new locations, in 2022! Trains! I love taking them on trips. I've been wanting to do the Amtrak Coast-to-Coast for quite a while, global pandemics and life situations have plans at a standstill - plus trying to decide which route to take...maybe all of them. Keep up the good work!
Looks so nice and makes me want to travel that way too. I've done it when I was a kid. I have sleeping problems so the rocking sounds so good. Should probably just go there to sleep. 😄
How hard did you press the button? You do have to press quite hard for the doors to open. And I actually prefer to get on and off where there are more people. Because a similar incident happened to me as I was trying to get on the train once.
@@konemieskou Okei, joo, mutta joissain junissa on erilainen oven avaus mekanismi (samannäköinen kuin tuo pyörätuoli rampin avaaja). Olisin varmaan itsekin ollut pöllämystynyt joten en yhtään ihmettele miksi se ei onnistunut näillä ihmisillä.
@@0553140 Taitaa olla jopa samassa junassa muissa ovissa olla tuon näköinen nappula oven avaamiselle. Eli ero koskee vain tuota yhtä ovea. Sekoittaisi kyllä varmaan minutkin.
Hi you two 👋🏼 Wow, what a nice train… loved that lavatory! Oh my goodness, you DID LOOK BUMMED OUT over that door not opening Clair 🥲 Cheers to you always 🥂
I am obsessed with trains, so naturally, I had to watch this video from start to finish! We watched your videos on Peru too and they were very influential for planning our most recent trip. We ended up taking the Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes and Inca Rail back (because it was too expensive to take the luxury train both ways: it was $500/ticket/way). It was an incredible train ride through the Sacred Valley! But my husband remarked on the way back, "what was the difference between trains?" because Inca Rail's coach class was also incredibly nice! Still, it's not fair he made that comment. The Hiram Bingham train came with tickets to the park, a guide, high tea at the Sanctuary Lodge, live music, 5 course meal, all you can drink open bar. We did fall asleep by accident on both trains so maybe we shouldn't have spent so much money. Still, those were the most thrilling train rides of our lives! You both have a great attitude about missing your stop. We love your positiive energy!
I hope you get to see the northern lights while you're up there. Me and my mom were supposed to go in December but we got Covid two days before the flight so our plans to see the lights were ruined. Hope you had more luck than us 😊🤞🏼🤞🏼
Okei, joo, mutta eikös joissain junissa ole erilainen oven avaus mekanismi (samannäköinen kuin tuo pyörätuoli rampin avaaja)? Olisin varmaan itsekin ollut pöllämystynyt joten en yhtään ihmettele miksi se ei onnistunut näillä ihmisillä.
Very cool train cabin , hope it was warm as well 🙏. Looking forward to where you rode it to, snow is so beautiful. As long as you don’t have to drive in it 😊, no more of that for me. Anyway, glad you made it off the train. See ya soon 😊🌸🙏
Hopefully one day Chad and Claire can visit my country Malaysia, I can suggest you two to visit Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Mount Kinabalu, Tioman Island, Mulu National Park and Penang. This are the most famous tourist attractions in Malaysia. Malaysia is very cheap country to travel if currency with USD. I also suggest you two to visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi with watches Northern Light.
Unfortunately you were pushing the wrong button to open the door. The right button can be see in the video above the button you were pushing (the blue arrow). You were actually pushing the button to extend the wheelchair ramp. Really bad luck there were no other people in the train with you.
Oo those look really nice actually! We unfotranetly couldnt go in them when we had our overnight train since there were three of us (plus a dog) so it would've cost too much. But the pet cart was also comfortable with very little people, I slept for the first trip but on the way back I just stayed up for the 11 hours so others could sleep :D Overnight trains are very fun
Wrong button. There's smaller green button next to "open the door" symbol, a white triangle on blue background. He kept pressing wheelchair ramp button. Probably because it's largest most visible button and in general accessibility isn't a thing to consider in US.
forgot the mention of price? is this the Santa Claus express? this was 126 euros? 12 hour train ride.. good deal if you dont enjoy flying or just for scenic trip. enjoy
They kept on pressing a wrong button. A bit to the right you can see the correct one, two on top of each other. The one they were pressing calls for help someone with a wheelchair, but you need to inform the workers beforehand, otherwise they won't have time to reach you.
@@janbo8331 I looked it up and an overnight train with a shower costs €69 from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, that's not too bad. Taking that journey with a car would almost certainly cost more in gas alone
@@emil.soderholm Hmm, interesting. Last time I checked it was that much from Helsinki to Jyväskylä in a normal train/seat. I had to go back and forth because of work, and it was over 50% cheaper to use my car and travel alone.
@@janbo8331 I got curious and did some further research. Apparently the train journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with a shower starts at €69 euros but in actuality you'll be paying €150+. So you were right after all, definitely not for plebs.
@@emil.soderholm Thanks for going through the trouble! Would've loved to be wrong on this, though. It's mind boggling how expensive public transport is around here.
I feel really bad for you that the door wouldn’t open because it will leave a bitter memory of VR in the future. I have to say it’s very odd that it wouldn’t open and I think also very rare because that hasn’t happened to me before.I hope that you guys weren’t too inconvenienced by that. Also the thing about there being no guards and tickets being checked only once you get on is standard here in Finland. We are a very high trust society and crime rates are incredibly low. Enjoy your time in Lapland!
One of the most authentic anecdotes in the Finnish language is:"Works like a toilet on a train" (Toimii kuin junan vessa). You use it when something goes/operates particularly well, even exceeding your expectations. I have no idea where the saying has originated as the toilets on at least the older trains did not always work all that well. Well, at least the saying isn't about train doors, right?
It originates from way back when the toilets on the trains were literally just a toilet seat with a hole in the floor and everything was dumped straight on to the tracks. As there were no moving parts, nothing could ever go wrong with them, hence the saying.
@@jpsuominen This I knew, and have used those also in person being the old man that I am, but sometimes the flap closing the hole was also stuck and the toilet got clogged - so being simple did not make them flawless. But I'm sure you're right in stating that the simplicity was the reasoning for the saying.
Hey Chad and Claire I love your videos😊. I'm Italian American and I've been to Italy a bunch of times. I can help guide you to the best cities in northern Italy if you're interested. I know Claire's parents from the laundry mat. They gave me your information. keep up the good work!!
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Chad wondered about there not being guards or conductors to check the tickets until after the train took off. I'd say it's a premise of life in Finland that you can trust people to always do the right and correct thing, like buy their train ticket before boarding. Why would someone not do that?
Of course, there are some people like that, and they'll be promptly fined and kicked off the train (at the next station... ;), but in general Finns can be trusted to do the right thing. It makes for an uncomplicated life, happy life. Things just work
Yea... And since the taxpayers are paying for the railroad they should be able to ride to work even if they do not have money that day...
Sure, Finnish people in general always follow the rules, but rarely do the "right" thing
Like these got damn HSL smurffit. They are really the biggest freeriders in our society. The easiest job in the world. Their sallaries are higher than the fees they collect, completely brainless and idiotic.
But worth it since nobody is riding for "free" now right? (except them)
Lol
@@FrankyBmagic Im pretty sure those riding without paying are not the same people who pay the taxes...
@@Morkoo Pretty sure they would be paying income tax if they werent thrown off the tram on their way to work.
Or do you mean the smurffit dont pay taxes? I dont have any info on that. I know for sure they ride without paying though
@@FrankyBmagic I could imagine someone who was caught typing something like that
These Finland videos make me so happy as my Grandmother came from there it makes me feel closer to her.❤
Ok
Karjalanpiirakka is nowadays usually filled with rice but not traditionally. My ancestors were making those before they had seen or tasted rice. My great grandmother and her family in Karelia used rutabaga because that's what they had. Also the egg butter isn't really a filling, more of a topping.
Cool videos from Finland btw, hope you've enjoyed the trip!
and there is not eggbutter. They are still tasty but much better with it.
My grandparents also were from Karelia and my great grandmother told me that rice was used as long she could remember, she was born 1880. Rice was kinda expensive and used for "nicer" occasions. Barley, potato mash etc. were cheaper fillings. So rice filling is for sure traditional.
@@zekevarg3043 Interesting. Must have depended on the area and wealth then.
@@zekevarg3043 Rice only became available for commoners in the 1800s. However, the style of pastry that karjalanpiirakka is, has been around for much much longer. The rice filling only became tradition like 150 years ago, the pastry itself has been around for a 1000 years
@@sammakkotonttu Eli periaatteessa mitä jo sanoin.
i really like that you travel outside helsinki, it seens that everyone who travels to finland just stays in the capital, while northern finalnd has a lot to offer aswell.
"Everyone"..? 😳 That's not true at all! 😅 The tourism in/to Lapland is HUGE! 😂
😂 Couldn't help but laugh at the train door not opening. Definitely be already waiting at the door. My most recent train trip we got evacuated to another train that came on the track next to us. So that was fun, jumping down from the train, trekking in the snow and then climbing back in. 🤣 I live in Finland.
Oh wow! I can imagine that was interesting to say the least. Especially if there was no platform! haha
@@ChadandClaire the button that opens the door on those double decker carriages is one on the wall perpandicular to the door :)
I think your mishap with the train was actually worth it, Northern Finland is the best area so you got to experience it a bit more through it!
The Karjalanpiirakka doesn't have eggbutter in it, you're supposed to heat it up and put eggbutter on it. But of course you can eat them as is.
Wow! Thanks for clarifying that! We are looking at images of it now and it looks delicious!
We fins use butter on top of karjalanpiirakka. Before that we warm it litlepit in microwave.
You need to put butter or eggbutter on the Karjalanpiirakka. You can also warm it.
Egg-butter is traditional topping put on a karelian pie. But you can use pretty much any toppings you want or none at all. You can also eat it cold or warm (they are easy and fast to heat in microwave).
I am Finnish and the train is really cool. I went only once to the Vr train couple years ago expect i wasn't overnight and there was a playground for kids and some random kid came up to me and gave me a necklace, i still have it to this day haha..memories. :)
I used to add some butter,ham and cheese on karjalanpiirakka and around 30 sec in the microwave.And we have a fast breakfast with some coffee🙂
What and awesome setup that train had! That is the perfect money saver to have travel and lodging rolled up together, not to mention a hot shower. Love it 👍🏼
3:51 I've NEVER in my life seen ANYONE eat karjalanpiirakka from the side like that and it makes me want to cry lmfaoo
Whenever I watch these videos you shoot, I get in a good mood. And why? Because you are both such positive people, thank you !!
The overnight trains are not high speed. They run at max 140 km/h, typically at 120 km/h or so.
The daytime trains have a top speed of 200 km/h, 220 km/h at the newest short Lahti-Kerava section.
And also only the pendolino trains go 220km/h
@@eemeli1744 And the Allegro since we're being precise here.
@@Itapirkanmaa2 true
Most of the trains will never exceed 140 even during the day
@@samulivainionpaa9338 We are talking about the passenger trains on the main lines in daytime and they certainly do exceed 140 km/h all the time, and travel at or close to 200 km/h whenever possible.
If we start wisecracking, then take the freight trains and the works trains into account as well for "most of the trains", mate eh" !
What a great experience, thank you so much for sharing! That rice porridge pastry looked sooooo good! 😍
Just saw this channel love the positive vibes and definitely the best travel coverage from Finland I seen on my time on RUclips. Subscribed and keep it up, look up to be a part of something like you are doing one day.
I am so stealing that phrase, "Now i smell like a wonderful flower." You cannot stop me.
The door incident brought back memories x) As native I rode Valtion Rautatiet trains plenty back in my student days and I remember not one but few similar mishaps with the doors =) So worry not, you're not alone.
That train door thing happened to me once too! It was so cold the door was apparently frozen shut since it didn't open like it normally would. And I should know how you open it because I've traveled numerous times in these Finnish trains. Actually had a panic attack after that lol.
Your train adventures lmao! At least you got a memory that you will never forget and that is already worth all the extra trouble!
First of all, as a Finn, I'm so sorry your departure turned into such a hassle. We generally pride ourselves on things functioning smoothly. I'm happy you got some help, and made it to Rovaniemi eventually.
Second, this video cheered me up quite a bit. You two are awesome, and I hope you'll experience all the happiness and love the universe allows. Keep kicking butt.
Doors not opening is kind of normal thing during winter and there are usually not much personel in the sleeping area. You can move to normal area and exit there, but there may be some kind of alarms there, but they are silent, so I recommend doing that.
The feeling of traveling is the best. thank you. from Japan
You guys have a future in Hollywood. I.e. dramatic reenactment. These incidents will be the fond memories of the future. Love your travelogues
I'm Finnish and I've never experiences the sleeper train haha. But I have taken the train plenty of times and never had any issues with the doors, I felt so bad for you when you couldn't get out 😂
Why not
Wonderful train ride! Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip
Thanks for watching :D
I thought that was fab. Loved the train ride. Thanks for sharing.
lmao the reason the door didn't open was because you weren't pressing the door opening button (those small ones over the button you pressed, the other one is to close) but the button to put down a wheelchair ramp, which obviously was not doing anything because the door wasn't open XD sooo that was on you for not pressing the other buttons
I love your attitude
When you travel..things happen..it can Be a vulcano or just a train door😃
And you deal with it 👍💪
Nice video
Finnish trains are so classy...like the country....
LOVE THIS! I want to take an overnight train now lol. Also that shower idea is so cool!
I used to make the ROI-HKI-trip in an over night train with a seat. Students, prices, you know the deal... Glad you enjoyed it.
And as you've probably been told before, just be prepared to move to the next door, the new(ish) trains are notoriously bad in the cold, in the heat and in between.
Happy you two made it to your destination finally. Lol on you two at the door window trying to push the button. Crazy the door wouldn’t open At least you guys finally got off. Looked way too cold on that 20 min walk to the next stop though. Have lots of fun and thank you for a morning surprise video. Makes my day. Love you two. Such an amazing couple
Cool chad got to check off another thing off his bucket list. I would love to do a train ride like that too. Having you private bathroom made it really nice. Can’t wait to see your next video😘
We are glad we finally arrived in the end haha. So happy you enjoyed this video! We were thrilled with the train accommodations. Excited to share our future adventure to come :D
I hope you can in the sky Norther Lights ?
Will be my second trip through your lens in Lapland, the first trip was with Gabriel Traveler
Finns (like me) don’t use those sleeping cabins/private cabins because they are really expensive. From Helsinki to the north by train in the sleeping cabin usually costs about 120e and if you go by plane it costs 40e if you get lucky.
That is what we have heard! We decided to do the train because it saves us money by not needing to get an accommodation for the night. Flying seemed very convenient as well!
My family uses them regularly tho
@@ChadandClaire It's nice to see this kind of videos, 'cause I've lived my whole life in Finland, but never had a chance to try these over night cabins. Simply because what papapepe said, they are quite expensive, unfortunately.
When I was a kid I got to ride in those sleep cabins a lot. Regular trips to my grandparents in Lapland were so much fun, getting to sleep in the upper bunk etc. And definately agree on the movement of the train. It is sleep medicine.
I use them. Nothing beats the convenience of sleeping while you travel, especially when the timing works so you can eat dinner and breakfast on the train. You can even get beer until 3 am or smth depending on Covid restrictions.
Oh no! Great you got off the train eventually, and that it wasn’t like 5 h more or something … I hope VR sees this video! Perhaps there would be room for some improvement on the instructions for opening the doors …
Nice. Welcome to our country.
This room looks like the best sleeper room I have seen so far. So how much does this cost???
Did you notice on the Spanish trains that they often don't check your ticket until you are on the train too? That's been our experience at least. We lived in Madrid last year and noticed that the high speed AVE trains now have security checks before you board (scanners for your luggage like in the airports), but the security line is very fast. You can also pay 15 euros more to buy the seat next to you, so you don't have to sit next to a stranger during Covid. We think the Spanish eventually implemented security because of the 11th of March 2004 attacks. I was studying in Madrid when those happened, so I understand the increased security.
So how did you finally open the door? We will be traveling on that train soon with 2 kids. I would hate to get stuck on the Train.
The restaurant/cafe car at 2:54 was the classic 1980s type Rx. The "push" symbol on the handle of the door has a hand with 6 fingers..!
The newer cars have a much poorer design and layout I think. These older ones will be going out sooner than later.
Have a great stay in Lapland! 😍❄️ Love from 🇫🇮
You accidentally crossed the polar circle on the train! I think it is a kind of compensation for the broken door in Rovaniemi :)
Feel bad for you guys for not getting out of the train, that really sucks. I've been in a similar situation years ago with VR's trains where I kept smashing the button over and over again, yet the doors didn't open and when I already started to panic someone else walked next to me, pressed the button once and the doors opened like nothing. Looking forward for the next part of your trip though!
Yea i have had same problems with doors. Once i went out to have smoke becouse it was like 10min stop. I smoked in under 5min but the doors just didnt open, so all my stuff (bags, wallet etc) except my phone luckily. I had to take next train to helsinki, but i got my stuff only arter 2 days for some reason! Otherwise always good experiense with VR
Thanks from the video. You are really nice couple. I have done some documentary and advertising videos and must say that your videos are really well done. Not too complicated or hussling, just relaxing to watch. Maybe I can find some different view to my country after seeing your videos.
Hope you enjoy your trip to Finland.
Very cool. Congratulations on everything - new home, new beginnings, new locations, in 2022! Trains! I love taking them on trips. I've been wanting to do the Amtrak Coast-to-Coast for quite a while, global pandemics and life situations have plans at a standstill - plus trying to decide which route to take...maybe all of them. Keep up the good work!
Nice to see, that you enjoy your trip anyway! :D
Such a cool cabin! We love train travel in Europe as well! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Loved the train ride. How much the overnight train ride?
cool.
I want to go there someday !
Looks so nice and makes me want to travel that way too. I've done it when I was a kid. I have sleeping problems so the rocking sounds so good. Should probably just go there to sleep. 😄
Nice door accident🚪 😂 and welcome to Finland, have a nice time in Lapland. Try catch up some auroras 😎
Thanks!
very very interesting video but the way you say karjalan piirakka makes me cry
4:06 so you like karjalanpiirakka finnish pastry
Needed munavoi on that pasty
How hard did you press the button? You do have to press quite hard for the doors to open. And I actually prefer to get on and off where there are more people. Because a similar incident happened to me as I was trying to get on the train once.
Se ovi ei auennut koska nämä painoi videolla pyörätuolirampin nappia.
@@konemieskou Okei, joo, mutta joissain junissa on erilainen oven avaus mekanismi (samannäköinen kuin tuo pyörätuoli rampin avaaja). Olisin varmaan itsekin ollut pöllämystynyt joten en yhtään ihmettele miksi se ei onnistunut näillä ihmisillä.
@@0553140 Taitaa olla jopa samassa junassa muissa ovissa olla tuon näköinen nappula oven avaamiselle. Eli ero koskee vain tuota yhtä ovea. Sekoittaisi kyllä varmaan minutkin.
@@konemieskou jep, joten miksi tässä ei ole sellaista samanlaista oven avaajaa ja erilainen nuppi ja selkeä kuva oven rampin avaamiselle🙄
We feel so bad for you... but didn't quite understand why the doors would not open? Stay safe, cheers.
Wrong button.
warm Karelian pie with munavoi (spread made of butter and hard boiled eggs) or some other toppings is the way. Without anything on top its kinda meh!
Hi you two 👋🏼
Wow, what a nice train… loved that lavatory!
Oh my goodness, you DID LOOK BUMMED OUT over that door not opening Clair 🥲
Cheers to you always 🥂
What a funny 😂🤣, I’m glad you guys are safe and happy 🙏🏽💕
I am obsessed with trains, so naturally, I had to watch this video from start to finish! We watched your videos on Peru too and they were very influential for planning our most recent trip. We ended up taking the Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes and Inca Rail back (because it was too expensive to take the luxury train both ways: it was $500/ticket/way). It was an incredible train ride through the Sacred Valley! But my husband remarked on the way back, "what was the difference between trains?" because Inca Rail's coach class was also incredibly nice! Still, it's not fair he made that comment. The Hiram Bingham train came with tickets to the park, a guide, high tea at the Sanctuary Lodge, live music, 5 course meal, all you can drink open bar. We did fall asleep by accident on both trains so maybe we shouldn't have spent so much money. Still, those were the most thrilling train rides of our lives! You both have a great attitude about missing your stop. We love your positiive energy!
I hope you get to see the northern lights while you're up there. Me and my mom were supposed to go in December but we got Covid two days before the flight so our plans to see the lights were ruined. Hope you had more luck than us 😊🤞🏼🤞🏼
Omg I love the reenactment 😂😂
Okei, joo, mutta eikös joissain junissa ole erilainen oven avaus mekanismi (samannäköinen kuin tuo pyörätuoli rampin avaaja)? Olisin varmaan itsekin ollut pöllämystynyt joten en yhtään ihmettele miksi se ei onnistunut näillä ihmisillä.
How is this possible when the train stops in Rovaniemi for at least 30 minutes?
I love your positivity!😍🥺 I just hate the cold winter weather and can’t wait for the finnish summer! It’s amazing
I'm a Portuguese living in Finland, and trust me, Karelian pies have nothing to do with our Pastel de Nata.
Very cool train cabin , hope it was warm as well 🙏. Looking forward to where you rode it to, snow is so beautiful. As long as you don’t have to drive in it 😊, no more of that for me. Anyway, glad you made it off the train. See ya soon 😊🌸🙏
nice
Amtrak should get these to replace the super liners.
Hopefully one day Chad and Claire can visit my country Malaysia, I can suggest you two to visit Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Mount Kinabalu, Tioman Island, Mulu National Park and Penang. This are the most famous tourist attractions in Malaysia. Malaysia is very cheap country to travel if currency with USD. I also suggest you two to visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi with watches Northern Light.
Ah! We can't wait to visit one day! We will keep an eye on flights and watch for when Malaysia opens up one day.
Heh here's another Finn who has never been to the overnight train. Looking quite comfy though !😀
Have fun =)
Unfortunately you were pushing the wrong button to open the door. The right button can be see in the video above the button you were pushing (the blue arrow). You were actually pushing the button to extend the wheelchair ramp. Really bad luck there were no other people in the train with you.
Oo those look really nice actually! We unfotranetly couldnt go in them when we had our overnight train since there were three of us (plus a dog) so it would've cost too much.
But the pet cart was also comfortable with very little people, I slept for the first trip but on the way back I just stayed up for the 11 hours so others could sleep :D
Overnight trains are very fun
What month were you in Rovanemi?
Haha I live in Rovaniemi😍 Maybe I have seen you guys here🤷🏼♀️😂
So what was wrong with the door eventually :D
User error. He pushed the wrong button.
nothing, they were slamming the wheelchair ramp button
what happened to the train door though ? was it faulty ?
Wrong button. There's smaller green button next to "open the door" symbol, a white triangle on blue background. He kept pressing wheelchair ramp button. Probably because it's largest most visible button and in general accessibility isn't a thing to consider in US.
forgot the mention of price? is this the Santa Claus express? this was 126 euros? 12 hour train ride.. good deal if you dont enjoy flying or just for scenic trip. enjoy
Didint know we have such a crap train in finland 😀😀 thanks for video
I can't wait to taste some caran piranca
So maybe I missed it but why weren’t the doors opening? Was it operator error? 😉 Safe travels y’all! 🙌👊
They kept on pressing a wrong button. A bit to the right you can see the correct one, two on top of each other. The one they were pressing calls for help someone with a wheelchair, but you need to inform the workers beforehand, otherwise they won't have time to reach you.
so this is karanpiranka : D
Beautiful 💗💗❤️
I didn’t even know that we have so amazing overnight sleepers in trains 😅
It's because the price tag reads: not for plebs
@@janbo8331 I looked it up and an overnight train with a shower costs €69 from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, that's not too bad. Taking that journey with a car would almost certainly cost more in gas alone
@@emil.soderholm Hmm, interesting. Last time I checked it was that much from Helsinki to Jyväskylä in a normal train/seat. I had to go back and forth because of work, and it was over 50% cheaper to use my car and travel alone.
@@janbo8331 I got curious and did some further research. Apparently the train journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with a shower starts at €69 euros but in actuality you'll be paying €150+. So you were right after all, definitely not for plebs.
@@emil.soderholm Thanks for going through the trouble! Would've loved to be wrong on this, though. It's mind boggling how expensive public transport is around here.
Sometimes, adventures in travel require a little bit of sisu. 😉
Why are you in Finland now? Everything is closed here.
Ugh, you started eating Karjalanpiirakka SIDEWAYS! Thats like startin pizza from the middle..
I feel really bad for you that the door wouldn’t open because it will leave a bitter memory of VR in the future. I have to say it’s very odd that it wouldn’t open and I think also very rare because that hasn’t happened to me before.I hope that you guys weren’t too inconvenienced by that. Also the thing about there being no guards and tickets being checked only once you get on is standard here in Finland. We are a very high trust society and crime rates are incredibly low. Enjoy your time in Lapland!
Karjalanpiirakka 😅😂 I'm sorry I couldnt help myself laughing. Im Finnish so it sound fun but it was bretty close
One of the most authentic anecdotes in the Finnish language is:"Works like a toilet on a train" (Toimii kuin junan vessa). You use it when something goes/operates particularly well, even exceeding your expectations. I have no idea where the saying has originated as the toilets on at least the older trains did not always work all that well. Well, at least the saying isn't about train doors, right?
It originates from way back when the toilets on the trains were literally just a toilet seat with a hole in the floor and everything was dumped straight on to the tracks. As there were no moving parts, nothing could ever go wrong with them, hence the saying.
@@jpsuominen This I knew, and have used those also in person being the old man that I am, but sometimes the flap closing the hole was also stuck and the toilet got clogged - so being simple did not make them flawless. But I'm sure you're right in stating that the simplicity was the reasoning for the saying.
I’m from finland suomi on kiva maa
Nice 😍
Hey Chad and Claire I love your videos😊. I'm Italian American and I've been to Italy a bunch of times. I can help guide you to the best cities in northern Italy if you're interested. I know Claire's parents from the laundry mat. They gave me your information. keep up the good work!!
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