Overnight Arctic Circle Train to World's Largest Ice Hotel

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @eamonandbec
    @eamonandbec Год назад +556

    Grateful we watched this from sunny Baja this evening haha! Love you, loved the northern lights but seeing your LONGING for the sunshine made me so happy I wasn’t there hahah😅!! Kara had us both LOL-ing with the Fro performance 👏🏻

    • @charmaineferguson1242
      @charmaineferguson1242 Год назад +4

      Excellent Kara 😂😂
      I was in stitches

    • @OldSchoolPrepper
      @OldSchoolPrepper Год назад +2

      hi Eamonandbec, we are in Los Cabos ourselves ! Happy Baja, sun and fun

    • @aprilMichelleXJRL
      @aprilMichelleXJRL Год назад +1

      Epic comment

    • @kss8866
      @kss8866 Год назад +2

      Loving friends;) Wyoming tho getting as cold, but we do have beautiful bright sky and sun

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Год назад

      You get used to less sunlight, though the general weather makes a huge difference as to how it feels:
      Above freezing and rainy = dismal
      Below freezing, clear day and snow on the ground = fantastic
      Actually even if the day isn't clear but it's snowy it's pretty nice. The biggest difference is if there's no snow, then everything is super gloomy and it feels like all the light disappears, and it's just wet all the time (even the smallest amount of moisture just refuses to evaporate). That's why being far enough up north is actually better than too far down south: more beautiful and light-filled scenery thanks to the snow.
      I remember once just normally having been living in darkness during the winter, and then suddenly while driving I saw the sun shining. It was only then that I realised how big a difference that thing makes, and only then did I realise how long it had been: due to not being outside during the few hours of possible sunlight and above all due to the fully cloudy&snowy weather covering it when there could've been sun I hadn't seen the sun for over 3 weeks! It felt really strange to be so bewildered by simply seeing the sun.
      Sunny southern places are really nice too (I live in such a place now), but people who don't get to live in the absolutely silent, acoustically soft, magical glittering world of snowy winter are also missing out on something! There's nothing like being alone in the forest (or just going out for a walk) at night in really cold snowy winter, and also sitting comfortably at home by the fire afterwards looking out into the magical winter scenery. Oh, and driving on snowy, empty country roads is absolutely the best!

  • @titusl5732
    @titusl5732 Год назад +264

    This felt like the old Kara & Nate we all fell in love with! It’s so relaxed, goofy and just them being themselves. Loved it!

  • @rakong246
    @rakong246 Год назад +377

    As a Canadian, I very much appreciate all of this winter-centric content. One of my travel goals is to make it all the way up there in Norway!

    • @elevat1on
      @elevat1on Год назад +4

      You're very welcome!

    • @mmm10011
      @mmm10011 Год назад

      You should watch DownieLive, he's Canadian and explores Canada and recently Norway.

    • @dianefarrell2343
      @dianefarrell2343 Год назад +3

      As Beautiful as all that may be, I dont think I could have spent that much time in the COLD!!!🥶

    • @brookecalder6893
      @brookecalder6893 Год назад +2

      Yes!! Same here!

    • @elisa7881
      @elisa7881 Год назад +2

      Have you been to Nunavut?

  • @juliasmithe
    @juliasmithe Год назад +66

    The lights were definitely worth going out for! Kara trying to “break in” to someone else’s room is fabulous!

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Год назад +8

      ✨✨✨
      Haha it’s becoming a trend 🤣

  • @lexoxoxoxoxo169
    @lexoxoxoxoxo169 Год назад +283

    This video reminded me how in love Kara and Nate are. Its not like I forget that they’re married, but idk something about this video really shows how much fun they have together. They are such a great team. Just another way they inspire me lol

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Год назад +32

      Awwww🥹❤️

    • @bhojanrestaurant4353
      @bhojanrestaurant4353 Год назад +2

      Iove byNysa
      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😋😋😋😋😋😎😎😎😎😎😎

    • @robynclegg4808
      @robynclegg4808 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Kara and Nate you are my Favourite RUclipsr ever . Can I get a reply back please .

  • @jasonezzell6901
    @jasonezzell6901 Год назад +39

    I know y'all know this already - but traveling with a tiny roll of tape is such a great travel hack. To cover up annoying lights, keep drapes in place, and stick rattly overhead panels that are annoying and loud like Nate mentioned. Thanks for always taking us with you and so glad you got to finally see the Northern Lights!

  • @ayowhat1341
    @ayowhat1341 Год назад +839

    who else is happy whenever kara and nate post!

    • @JavaJackB
      @JavaJackB Год назад +5

      I always get super excited when they post

    • @adrianc767
      @adrianc767 Год назад +6

      I look forward to these every week. Been following them for 3 years now. This is my therapy 👍

    • @forevernicki1778
      @forevernicki1778 Год назад +1

      Me

    • @geoinventor3
      @geoinventor3 Год назад +1

      Yes 🎉

    • @calxxx
      @calxxx Год назад +1

      Mee esp train videooos

  • @TravisPeters
    @TravisPeters Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @thesimcpt6139
    @thesimcpt6139 Год назад +228

    As a Norwegian it makes me so happy to see you guys enjoy “my” country if you will haha! Love your content guys! ❤️😉🇳🇴

    • @Orikix
      @Orikix Год назад +3

      Yeeees🤩

    • @1981pjt
      @1981pjt Год назад +2

      I would love to go to Norway soooo beautiful

    • @Dularr
      @Dularr Год назад +1

      I'm going to check flights again. Seen some really cheap flights from the US to Oslo.

    • @ellataralrud_bredesen8859
      @ellataralrud_bredesen8859 Год назад

      Jeg å

    • @elevat1on
      @elevat1on Год назад

      Enig!

  • @angelgraves9230
    @angelgraves9230 Год назад +11

    Nate & Kara are seriously relationship goals. The way Nate always brings Kara coffee in the morning even on a cold train warms my heart. And such a sweet moment when Kara said she would miss Nate in the train bed. 🤍

  • @lisab2856
    @lisab2856 Год назад +42

    I wonder if the poor artist who created Frö is ever going to recover from this?! 🤭 As a Canadian living in Australia, I've been absolutely loving all of the snowy Norway content! We're planning on going there and hopefully up to Svalbard in autumn, so this has been so inspiring. Your content just gets better and better...a big thank you to you both. 😊❤

    • @livvehult8119
      @livvehult8119 Год назад +9

      😅 I was thinking the same. But oh my dear what an underwhelming room... Could have done much more to show the intent. Maybe ran out of time or lost an artist friend along the process?

  • @emilyharrington2592
    @emilyharrington2592 Год назад +172

    This episode felt different. It felt like the curtain was down, especially for Kara, and I feel like we saw more of your personality! It felt like less of a showcase and more of a day in your life. Love it!

    • @alexah8521
      @alexah8521 Год назад +8

      Yeah! it was a lot more fun to watch rather than the last videos for some reason.

  • @saramarie2736
    @saramarie2736 Год назад +34

    As a Sweden I must say, unless you are going skiing or visiting an icehotel, Sweden really should be seen during summer. Long warm summer nights and beautiful green nature, also Stockholm is most beautiful during summer 👍

    • @thefangirlray
      @thefangirlray Год назад +1

      Or seeing the Northern lights or a few other winter activities but I feel like the Northern lights is the main reason to travel to Sweden or Norway or Finland I'm the winter

    • @livvehult8119
      @livvehult8119 Год назад +2

      Agreed. Having lived in Göteborg 😉 I'm partial to that city though ...

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Год назад +1

      As Iraq I agree: all of the people in my country plan to arrive to live in homes you build for us and live on the money you make for us, and in summer the women wear very little clothing...

    • @Baranoeda
      @Baranoeda Год назад

      @@pistonburner6448 Troll, you are without doubt one of those lonely right wing extremists who hates your own beautiful country Sweden more than anything.

    • @mustlovedogs5569
      @mustlovedogs5569 Год назад

      What months are northern lights

  • @joelkalin9764
    @joelkalin9764 Год назад +1

    Karas pronounciation of Kiruna was very good. Very close to how a native swede would say it. All over Karas swedish seems pretty good and the pronounciations of the buttons are super!
    Useless/full info to follow:
    Toiletpaper in sweden (and maybee everywhere) dissolves in water. Paper napkins/towels do not.
    It is two different kinds of paper. Flushing paper towels will clog the system.
    Translations of the buttons:
    Väckning= Wake up.
    Samtal önskas med = Request to speak (to)
    Kvittering = Check (like personel turning of the button)
    Tågpersonal = train personel.
    The radio buttons represent Swedish national radio channel 1-3 and channel 2 is dedicated to classical music.
    There is also channel 4 but that is dedicated to local radio stations and frequencies shift depending on where you are.
    Toiletpaper in sweden (and maybee everywhere) dissolves in water. Paper napkins/towels do not.
    It is two different kinds of paper. Flushing paper towels will clog the system.
    The sled thingie is called kicksled in english but simply "kick" in swedish since you propell it with a kicking motion.
    The older swedish term for it woult be "sparkstötting" which combines the words for kick/spark and sled/stötting, stötting being a specific kind of horse sled.

  • @OskarandDan
    @OskarandDan Год назад +48

    So awesome to see you guys traveling through our homeland❤🇸🇪 Next time we'll show you around (during Midsummer)😉

  • @ArgentinaVogue
    @ArgentinaVogue Год назад +10

    As an Indigenous person from Canada, I’d like to give a little background about the Northern lights. The lights are ‘spirits of the ancestors celebrating life, reminding us that we are all of creation’. Very beautiful

    • @aaronpatterson2369
      @aaronpatterson2369 Год назад

      Thats one belief...for your culture. Not everyone buys into ideals. Especially if something is experienced in more than 1 country/region. So dont limit natures beauty to cultural beliefs. Science says something completely different.

    • @cricketfey
      @cricketfey Год назад +7

      ​@@aaronpatterson2369 Didn't realize someone sharing something from their culture meant they were trying to say that's the only thing to believe 🙄

    • @promealiens9659
      @promealiens9659 9 месяцев назад +1

      I remember that from the movie Brother Bear. The Sámi people have roughly the same view, according to old folk tales, the aurora borealis are the souls of the dead wandering in the sky, or even gods. On the other hand, in Finnish, the word "Revontulet" refers to the old belief that the Fire Fox running on the fells causes the Northern Lights by throwing sparks into the northern sky with its tail.

  • @jobethk588
    @jobethk588 Год назад +20

    Typical great Kara and Nate content! Quality video and audio, cool places (NPI),Kara-isms (have to make a list of them!), truth, beauty (Northern Lights!), self-deprecating humor and honesty. No wonder these folks are so loved!

  • @HANGWITHBRE
    @HANGWITHBRE Год назад +62

    Kara is so funny without even trying!! Her energy radiates 😌

  • @dddddcccc
    @dddddcccc Год назад +19

    I do love that for any other RUclipsr this would have been three videos - train, ice hotel, and Northern Lights. But you all give us all the best stuff in one. The best!

  • @macjonte
    @macjonte Год назад +1

    Hahaha Kara is on fire 😆
    I’m so happy you finally check out the Norway and Sweden thoroughly! Last time in Sweden was very short.
    I’m two months behind, but when you’re here I had to check the episode!
    However I do feel a bit ashamed for SJ night trains. They get the job done, not much more. These are supposed to be the backbone in the green movement, competing with flights under 2h. They need to step up the game without getting pricier which is hard.
    If you get the chance, go with “Snälltåget” instead of SJ, they have these 60 years old wagons with feeling and better restaurant. Unfortunately it to kiruna. Also “blå tåget” between Stockholm and gothburg is nice with proper dining cars and own coupes based on the same 60 year old wagons.
    Will be exciting to see what you’re up to next, good luck :)

  • @rebeccahazen4654
    @rebeccahazen4654 Год назад +57

    I just wanted to say that I love how much the two of you have grown in your travels! I'm a long-time viewer, and I remember the two of you not liking the cold in the beginning, preferring staying in warmer climates. I love all of this cold weather content!

    • @pierfuhrman2790
      @pierfuhrman2790 Год назад +1

      I remember them not being comfortable on camera.

  • @janphillips295
    @janphillips295 Год назад +1

    Oddly enough, I watched a doco (here in Australia) only a couple of weeks ago, on the making of this hotel. You just don’t realise the amount of work that goes into the actual building of the hotel, lighting installation etc., let alone the sculpting art for each room. The artists were given a ridiculously short time of a only a few days (can’t remember the exact number) to do their work on the bedrooms. Fascinating stuff. Hopefully this icy night was better value for money than the last one under the glacier. Both such different experiences for you both. Thanks for another great vid.

  • @blackouten
    @blackouten Год назад +44

    hey guys! fun to see you visiting Sweden! 🇸🇪 Greetings from Stockholm! 😀👋

  • @heathershobe3694
    @heathershobe3694 Год назад +3

    Kara😂, your lip-synching to the Fro description had me laughing so hard🤣 The ice hotel was so awesome and so interesting that they have different artists for the rooms!! I love that y’all have been doing the bloopers at the end again👍🏼 And watching you guys just take in the sunshine on your skin makes me appreciate the sun so much, I can’t imagine not having it for days on end☀️ Happy trails🛤
    Stay you✌🏼

  • @kailiedrumm192
    @kailiedrumm192 Год назад +89

    It’s nice as a long time viewer to see you guys doing things not super expensive or unattainable for most folk again. ❤

    • @okGDJ
      @okGDJ Год назад +28

      even as a longtime viewer I love their boujee trips. Something I will probably not get to experience, only through them

    • @Devon881
      @Devon881 Год назад +9

      Even though expensive thing are good to watch it is very nice to see them do something affordable.😀😀😀😀😀

    • @amymichelle5950
      @amymichelle5950 Год назад +1

      It's still expensive

  • @Stephanie-xq8wx
    @Stephanie-xq8wx Год назад +2

    It's fun how things have changed since I slept on the Ice Hotel in one of the simple rooms more than 10 years ago.. Back in the day, people stripped down to their thermals and ran from the warm reception area, outdoors, back inside in the ice hotel and to the rooms. The same way back to the changing room in the morning. The experience is the best! I love and miss 🇸🇪...

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Год назад

      Haha that’d be much more intense! Kinda fun idea!

  • @annaluse9694
    @annaluse9694 Год назад +8

    Yay! Hey Kara and Nate! Man I just love y'all. Your videos really are amazing! You two have just been incredible to follow along with. The way y'all capture us(the audience😄) is just simply amazing. You somehow always find a way to make each video just as special if not more than the last. I feel like we're family and you're just sending me life updates!🤗🥰 I can't wait to see what's ahead. Lots of Love from NC🤗💜✌🏼

  • @MrOatmealSoap
    @MrOatmealSoap Год назад +1

    Okay. The Kara “Strip VPN” commercial was freakin’ hilarious! I’ve followed you guys for years and I think that was probably one of the funniest, most unexpected, out of left field, silly things you have ever done on this channel. One of the things that’s nice about you two is that, while you are both attractive people, you don’t do the forced trying to be sexy YT influencer thing. That’s part of what made it so funny! Good Job!

  • @thisunchartedworld
    @thisunchartedworld Год назад +2

    We LOVED this one! (And boy does it make us appreciate living in Thailand - Kara we’ve never related more to you than right now! ❄️) We completely forgot this was even a train video - there’s so much good stuff in there! And also - totally perplexed at how you stayed so warm at the ice hotel. How thick were the sleeping bags?!

  • @magnuso8486
    @magnuso8486 Год назад +6

    Love Karas pronunciation on the Swedish words, especially "Frö" 😁 very good and almost indigenous 😉 Thanks for a beautiful video on a undoubtedly beautiful part of Sweden 😍 And of course on the stunning sceneries of Norway 🏔️👌🏻
    Last but not least, to follow you around as a travel couple, so amusing and cozy ☺️

  • @dancourt4792
    @dancourt4792 Год назад +3

    Great vlog, so pleased you both got to see the Aurora, it's amazing. Kara had a blast at the Ice Hotel she had me in stitches showing us your room. The vlog brought back memories of when my husband and I stayed at the ice hotel quite a few years ago, so thank you x

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Год назад +63

    We LOVE The Daily Drop!!! And this video was so much fun! Thanks guys!~Cara😊

  • @debgeisler4568
    @debgeisler4568 Год назад

    Thank you for this fun, beautiful look at winter in Scandinavia. You tempt me to go back to Stockholm in winter, just to take that train, see the Aurora Borealis, sleep in the ice hotel, swim with the orcas…but I’m just not a winter tourist (don’t like being too cold!). So you took one for the team, and I’m wicked grateful. :-) (I truly love your videos.)

  • @Sunny-wx8wb
    @Sunny-wx8wb Год назад +27

    How can your videos be so perfect...shooting, editing, jouneys etc. I mean the only improvement I would want is me having an even bigger screen to watch these. I wish I could travel with you two🥺

  • @nerdpie9
    @nerdpie9 Год назад +2

    A selkie room!! That was one of my favorite myths as a kid!! "A selkie is a marine legend that tells of people who are half fish, and half-human. In the water, they are seals, but on land, they shed their skin and take on human form".

  • @ProudT2
    @ProudT2 Год назад +3

    two of my favorite travel youtubers both release a video about the artic circle train during the same weekend! love to see it! Especially as a swede seeing you all enjoy "mine" and the neighbouring countries

  • @ginkodragon
    @ginkodragon Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your frozen adventures. It is so beautiful to look at, but I'm happy to just watch you guys and stay warm where we are! I dont like the cold, but California has been getting slammed with snow storms!
    BYW, my husband is Finnish from Finland, and he said that the Sweds stole that ice hotel idea from Finland! Lol ... a proud Finn!

    • @BilldalSWE
      @BilldalSWE Год назад

      Lol, Jukkasjärvi ice hotel in the video opened in 1989 and was the first one in the world. All the others are inspired by this one. The one in Finland opened in 2007. They also have a "snow castle" in Kemi that opened in 1996.

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer Год назад +7

    Thoroughly enjoyed Kira’s interpretation of your original ice room 😂 The serenity & calm on Nate’s face as he was basking in the sun gave way that everything was going to be okay 🌟
    Sending Aloha from Kauai 🌴

  • @sofiarosendo9902
    @sofiarosendo9902 Год назад

    Hi Kara and Nate happy 2024.
    It has been a privilege to follow you through all these years and thank you for letting us know to “travel” with you. I will speak for myself to say that sometimes one video a week is difficult to keep up with, so three a week is a nice amount since if we get delayed in watching is easier to catch up. Also you have so many amazing videos that will be nice to catch up again in that “space” you created.
    I am fortunate to travel quite a bit, and find it difficult to keep up with instagram stories so do not know how you manage to produce such amazing videos consistently and have not yet passed out so I would say a small break is long overdue, so enjoy it.❤

  • @wandicotton7908
    @wandicotton7908 Год назад +15

    Wishing you would have shown more of the Ice Hotel and all the activities....dog sledding, riding Icelandic ponies through countryside, different excursions learning Sami culture, the 365 hotel rooms, the countryside by snowmobile. Real shame that was all missed. It is all a wonderful experience no one got to see. But at least it was a glimpse.

    • @sigrid2787
      @sigrid2787 Год назад +1

      Yeah I defenetly would urge them to stay longer at every place they travel!

    • @millan11697
      @millan11697 Год назад +1

      Lol icelandic ponies is in island, not sweden.

    • @wandicotton7908
      @wandicotton7908 Год назад +4

      @millan11697 dearest, I rode them while in Kiruna. Just cuz they are from someplace else doesn't mean they can't be elsewhere

  • @51marshmellow
    @51marshmellow Год назад +1

    This was great. I've always been curious about the ice hotel and happy for you two that you got upgraded to a more interesting room.
    So thrilled that you got to enjoy the magical northern lights. It's astonishing what our beautiful planet has to offer. Hope you are having a fabulous week and I look forward to traveling with you next week ! 🤗 Ellen from Connecticut.

  • @lifeviz28568
    @lifeviz28568 Год назад +49

    I really need this video right now. With all the hard challenges I'm going through with my personal life, I feel a sense of relief and happy place just watching your videos! Thank you Kara and Nate for what you do!

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Год назад +10

      Hang in there Sriram ❤️🙏🏻

    • @aaronpatterson2369
      @aaronpatterson2369 Год назад

      Maybe spend less time online and more time OUTSIDE! In Nature..

    • @halfstep44
      @halfstep44 Год назад +4

      @@aaronpatterson2369 I agree, but maybe the OP doesn't have enough time, and sometimes when you're unhappy it can be challenging to motivate yourself to do anything. Some days their videos are the only part of my day that has me in a good mood

    • @kss8866
      @kss8866 Год назад +1

      Won't be long, they will upload again soon,) have a kara and nate binge on old ones

    • @Maxwell1989
      @Maxwell1989 Год назад

      ​@@KaraandNate Aloha Kara and Nate will you help us and promote our beautiful unique Hawaii design apparel We have 10 designs to choose from we have Sea Life & mermaids and much more and we have different styles of apparel to choose from on our Amazon merch on demand store. we will be donating 10% of our yearly proceeds to charities that help people and animals My goal is to donate 500,000 by the end of the Year Hope you're doing well and would really appreciate your help We have seven rescue cats and two rescue dogs on the big island of Hawaii can I get your email to send our Amazon link

  • @lauralarson3490
    @lauralarson3490 Год назад

    Kara is funny destroying it in Svenska!! NORSK TOO! It still sounds American pronunciation. I have traveled that same route via train. Best time for Ice Hotel is Winter, but otherwise travel in June for Midnight Sun daylight! The Midsummer- Summer Solstice has many celebrations throughout all of Scandinavia. So great you came to you destination of Stockholm (I'd eloped and lived many years Stockholm 🇸🇪). Posted from USA ❄💙☃️💙❄

  • @meowitay6982
    @meowitay6982 Год назад +3

    I'm so happy to see you guys loving Norway, as a Norwegian I have yet to venture up beyond the artic circle and see the northern lights but it excites me so much to see you guys exploring it! Been watching for ages and I remember watching your video from Oslo when it came out!

    • @SebHaarfagre
      @SebHaarfagre Год назад

      You don't need to get above the arctic circle to experience it fully :)
      You just need to be outside a LOT during winter and have some luck I guess. I've seen it as far south as Telemark

  • @karijobb5770
    @karijobb5770 Год назад

    The sledge Nate found is called a "spark" in Norwegian. It is common to use if one or two people needs to go from A to B on a snowy winter day. Spark = kick. So to move the "spark" you need to "sparke" (kick) with your foot.
    Fun to see your trip to Svalbard, Tromsø, Narvik🇧🇻- Stockholm.🇸🇪

  • @mscattale
    @mscattale Год назад +6

    Kara and Nate videos NEVER DISAPPOINT!! ♥️
    Cute how Nate “seat belted” Kara into bed! lol

  • @karolrust2300
    @karolrust2300 Год назад +1

    Kara and Nate you are so much fun to watch!! I would definitely take that train in the wintertime. Kara one of these days someone is going to be on the other side of the door that you are trying to break into!!😅I am a faithful daily reader of Daily Drop-it is the best resource for travelers!!🤩

  • @johnrogers6291
    @johnrogers6291 Год назад +6

    My favourite part was Kara knocking on the bottom on Nate’s bunk on the train before they even went to bed and she said “Where’s my coffee?”

  • @rolandgustafsson5655
    @rolandgustafsson5655 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi guys 🙂
    To a Swedish person this ice ❄hotel isn't something special 😴but people especially coming from warmer country's often thinks it's very exciting 😬

  • @nowherech
    @nowherech Год назад +4

    You have such a nice dynamics 😊 We were supposed to travel to Lapland but the travel got cancelled and now we have to come up something else for our next reportage

  • @jonasfermefors
    @jonasfermefors 6 месяцев назад

    Last time I took the train from Kiruna to Stockholm something had happened so they had replaced the usual train with a train from the 60s and it hadn't been stocked, so there was no food - dinner was a packed of crisps, some candy and a soda. We were not very happy when we arrived in Stockholm, but we did get some money back.
    Recommended things to try if you do this trip:
    - Riksgränsen. A Swedish ski resort on the Norwegian border than is open until midsummer each year and has skiing under the midnight sun in June.
    - Björkliden/Abisko national park. Both a ski resort and a national park. The park has dog-sleighs in winter. (And probably lots more that I haven't tried)
    - There are lots of hiking trails and it is beautiful in summer.

  • @FireCracker-vd8pq
    @FireCracker-vd8pq Год назад +3

    What a fantastic and hilarious video! You guys are killing me! By the way... the rumbling at 24:15 sounds _JUST_ like a cat purring. I can't think of better white noise for sleeping than that! 🥰😺

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Год назад +1

      OMG IT DOES😻😻😻

    • @FireCracker-vd8pq
      @FireCracker-vd8pq Год назад

      @@KaraandNate I know, right? I'm so glad you guys included it in the video. It makes me so happy! 😊

  • @AniWho268
    @AniWho268 Месяц назад

    7:17 The way Kara said that was so funny 😂 8:54 It kinda looks like a hoof rather than a seed.

  • @kathyweaver1239
    @kathyweaver1239 Год назад +3

    Whoever’s idea is what to make Kara take an article of clothing off with VPN is hilarious and had me in stitches😁😂🤣

  • @mscattale
    @mscattale Год назад +1

    Your winter is making me cold! lol….I’ll be glad for your spring/summer adventures! Hope y’all get back to vanlife! I have LOVED that!! 😊
    Actually ANY Kara & Nate adventures are FABULOUS!!

  • @AngelaHardiman
    @AngelaHardiman Год назад +9

    Kara, you are hilarious! I have watched every video, and adore you both. I lost my daughter 7 years ago and you remind me so much of her. 💞 We now travel the world with our 13-year-old grandson. Thank you both for all the inspiration!

  • @b.visconti1765
    @b.visconti1765 Год назад +2

    Oh..those northern lights were amazing! A once in a lifetime show for most of us..have fun ☃️

  • @klara_4
    @klara_4 Год назад +3

    Great to see that you had a good time in my home country of Sweden! Next time, come in summer to experience the incredible mountains, lakes and the midnight sun :D

  • @AndySwede58
    @AndySwede58 Год назад +1

    My journey following you around the world is soon complete. Oh. Don't worry. I will NOT stop following you.
    It's just that when I first pressed the sub button 7 years ago, you had left Japan and now you will soon be there again. So the circle is complete.
    I have, together with both my Norwegian family at that time and friends, done this Norway adventure that you did - Svalbard, northern Norway (Nordkap/Kirkenes).
    Summer and winter. So beautiful up there..
    The only thing you did that I haven't done was the ice hotel (ok, that's Sweden 😉), because there was no hotel like that in late 70s and early 80s.
    But I will try to get there with my Thai family in the future.

  • @mollev6012
    @mollev6012 Год назад +7

    I'm so happy you two got to see the northern lights. That was amazing. And the sun, like wow. Charging indeed 😁

  • @MaTurtle45
    @MaTurtle45 Год назад +1

    Seeing Lady A is always a treat. Makes me feel incredibly grateful to be able to live somewhere I can see the lights from right outside my window! Glad y’all were able to catch them before you left.

  • @TaylaElla
    @TaylaElla 3 месяца назад +3

    17:57 What the heck 😂😂😂

  • @WhiteTiger333
    @WhiteTiger333 Год назад

    Yaay! I'm glad you finally saw the Northern Lights! I was hoping you saw them on Svalbard, but I guess not. Haha - your room in the ice hotel. Some of the rooms were amazing - thank you so much for showing us this frozen hotel/artwork! And, the hotel room at the end..."it's not frozen and it doesn't move". LOL! I hear ya.

  • @unfoll0wme
    @unfoll0wme Год назад +11

    hiii guys! Just wanted to let you know that "jipped" (1:08 and 9:45) comes from the word "gypsy" referring to the Roma people and is considered an ethnic slur. Better to say something like "short changed".

    • @BilldalSWE
      @BilldalSWE Год назад +1

      "Gypsy" isn't an ethic group though. It could refer to either Romani, Pavee (Irish Travellers) or New Age travellers,

    • @unfoll0wme
      @unfoll0wme Год назад

      ​@@BilldalSWEthose are all different ethnic groups, sure, but they are all ethnic groups. I feel like that makes it more offensive as "Gypsy" erroneously names them all. I'm not sure what you're arguing here but either way the word refers pejoratively to a group of people. The word itself isn't always a slur but in this case it is.

  • @ArtByAnnika
    @ArtByAnnika Год назад

    I live in Kiruna and I would've LOVED to give you guys a tour around the area!!! I'm glad that you liked Icehotel and I definetly recommend coming back during the summer to see the midnight sun and amazing places you can hike to. My offer will still stand if you ever come back 😊

  • @MakeItSo_ST
    @MakeItSo_ST Год назад +16

    I was surprised to hear Kara’s use of an ethnic slur at 1:10. “Gypsy” is a slur commonly used to describe the Romani people. Using the term “gypped” to refer to being ripped off is making a harsh judgment against an entire ethnic group. Even when we aren’t familiar with the word’s origin, we are still perpetuating their mistreatment when we use it. Please, everyone, kindly educate yourselves and stop using this slur.

    • @bethb7965
      @bethb7965 Год назад +5

      Most don't realize it's a slur.

    • @MakeItSo_ST
      @MakeItSo_ST Год назад +4

      Yes, that’s why I tried explaining instead of condemning. I hope they don’t have any Romani viewers who would be hurt by this, but it case they do, those viewers will know they have allies and don’t have to be burdened by explaining this themselves.

    • @NoitsBecky.
      @NoitsBecky. Год назад +4

      Thank you for explaining. I don't say that, but I will tell others

    • @MakeItSo_ST
      @MakeItSo_ST Год назад

      @@NoitsBecky. ❤ Thank you!

    • @jjennyrae
      @jjennyrae Год назад +3

      thanks for mentioning this! i was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else noticed- i love them and their videos and i’m glad you called it out in a way that educated :)

  • @Erikaowlette
    @Erikaowlette Год назад

    Saying Hej 👋🏻 from Sweden 🥹🇸🇪 hope you liked the travel here! But yes it’s way more beautiful riding the train in the summer because we have sunlight way into the night and early morning so you can enjoy the views even if you take the night train ☺️ in the winter months we don’t have any sunlight!

  • @chloeunderwood1698
    @chloeunderwood1698 Год назад +11

    You both are such incredible people. Thanks for all your videos! I had a long day, and this is exactly what i need to relax. Your content brings joy to my life, so one agian thank you 😊

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 Год назад

    Kara, when you got to the chapel in the ice hotel, and pretended you were in your wedding, the first thing that flashed through my mind was the wedding scene in "The Princess Bride", where the priest/pastor/whatever said, "Mawwiage! What is wuv?", and started laughing.
    Thanks for taking us outside to see the Northern Lights, which is something I have yet to see--at 76.

  • @dogsandwich1542
    @dogsandwich1542 Год назад +19

    Can we all appreciate that they even made what they called "the least exciting part of the journey" really fun and interesting to watch. Love you guys!

  • @NICOLEGOESEXPLORING
    @NICOLEGOESEXPLORING Год назад +2

    I laughed so hard when Kara said "there's only Frö" 😅 I love how y'all look at the bright side of things & have fun!

  • @hannahlarsson7386
    @hannahlarsson7386 Год назад +5

    So fun! I'm from outside Stockholm and I've been binge watching your videos the last few weeks and It feels so crazy that you guys were just here! You bring me so much joy and excitement for life and the world! All my love from another lover of flying!

  • @MarcusMommsen
    @MarcusMommsen Год назад +1

    Thanks Nate & kara, really enjoyed this inspiring train ride, something I will do one day in summer... Stoked you guys are keeping the veggie vibe alive fro others to become veggie ;-) having been born a pure vegetarian , now mostly a vegan for 5 years. Trains are great .... love your vibes and travels... 🍿🚆 from sunny cape town...

  • @shyamlimishra6341
    @shyamlimishra6341 Год назад +36

    We don’t appreciate just how goofy and relatable this couple is. You make me smile and laugh in every video, so much love ❤️

  • @avamonroe8855
    @avamonroe8855 Год назад

    The Northern Lights are on my bucket list! My sister and I have been watching your videos since your 40th country :) We've been to six continents together, we grew up following our parents on assignment (we're 20 and 16, working all the time and using the Daily Drop and our miles to travel!) You guys have been such an inspiration in our own adventures. Your content is incredible and quite literally has changed my life. Every break I get, I'm backpacking. All the love - you two rock!!! (Also, we think of you as Mom and Dad so like... LOVE YOU!!!)

  • @ally1827
    @ally1827 Год назад +5

    As someone who literally freaks out about walking around in the snow im admiring you guys ❤

  • @TalesFromOurPocket
    @TalesFromOurPocket Год назад

    As Minnesotans, we would probably be unlikely to travel to Norway in the winter (though we definitely love it during shoulder seasons!). We have enough snow and cold here. 😂 Trains are such a great way to get around!!

  • @corysvanlife
    @corysvanlife Год назад +4

    I CANNOT WAIT to start international travel!! I’m building out a van to travel the US but international travel is a huge goal!! I’ve been getting more and more interested in train trips as well!! Awesome video!!

  • @deedoo3887
    @deedoo3887 Год назад +2

    My wife and I have been watching you guys for a year or so, and we don’t think your relationship has ever looked more beautiful than this video!!!
    Keep having fun!

  • @candr4life
    @candr4life Год назад +6

    You both inspire us with your love for traveling and exploring the world 🌎 Love y’all ❤️

  • @peteroman4297
    @peteroman4297 Год назад +1

    I love your channel and the both of you are just adorable but I do have to mention that Kara’s voice is just so relaxing it just feels like whatever she says is like a soft lullaby. She would dominate story telling. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂👍💯

  • @cynthiaburns5233
    @cynthiaburns5233 Год назад +5

    You guys talked about going to Japan. Soooooo looking forward to those videos. With all the crazy shit happening now all these really great travel videos a group of you are all doing in different places at the same time and posting them is the best thing ever! Thank you. :)
    I hope when you are in Japan you catch at least one village of people off the beaten track who are re-establishing traditional Japanese culture. There are a million ways to go with this, choose one. Love you guys. Hope Kara has gotten some sleep. Take care. :)

  • @kateemiller2682
    @kateemiller2682 Год назад

    I reckon Nate pronounced “museum” correctly, but I’m from Australia🇦🇺, so we probably say it differently to Americans, so Nate, you must be part Aussie 😋.
    Have loved these vlogs of late, my dream is to go to Norway and see the northern lights, but it’s a fair way from Melbourne🇦🇺, so I might be saving for a while.
    Love you guys 💜💜💜

  • @umopapisdn123
    @umopapisdn123 Год назад +7

    I expect to get push back for sharing as many folks aren’t fond of word policing, but I also believe that change only happens once we can learn harm or impact from what we say. @kara please take a moment to google the etymology of the usage of gyp to mean cheat - you might then decide to choose an alternate word or phrase moving forward. Side note, the tongue stuck to flagpole scene was filmed at my primary school in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. My grade two self was so tickled to learn the special FX tricks used (and to know there wasn’t even a flag pole in that part of the yard. I am an extra in that outdoor scene - can see me running past when the bell rings.

  • @wildcraftritual
    @wildcraftritual Год назад +1

    another great video! fun fact, about the seal-women room. Selkies are from Celtic and Norse mythology, the seal takes women's form and joins man on land, and starts a family but it is always called back to the sea!

  • @JessicaPackard
    @JessicaPackard Год назад +4

    OMG japan is next!!!! I can't wait to see all the things. Been loving watching all your unique travels lately. Keep up the posting.

  • @karenwallaceadventures3146
    @karenwallaceadventures3146 Год назад +1

    The little boy in the bloops was hilarious 😄
    Very enjoyable vlog! Looking forward to your upcoming Japan adventures 🇯🇵⛩️

  • @veragustafson5585
    @veragustafson5585 Год назад +3

    as swede that lives in Stockholm it is so cool to see you took your time and came all the way here when you guys have been to so many cool places and countries. hope you guys will have a nice time

  • @beahappy1today
    @beahappy1today Год назад +2

    That ice hotel was so cool! I am loving these cool-climate travel videos. It’s different from what I usually see.

  • @MayimHastings
    @MayimHastings Год назад +4

    Catching up with y’all while pulling an all nighter hand sewing a purse for my mom. It’s 4:30AM and my weary butt is so grateful for you two. You made me laugh so hard so many times during this! If any Moms are reading this today, thank you for being an effing legend! 🥰🙏🕊

  • @redgarcia1427
    @redgarcia1427 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so envious that you seen the Aurora borealis the last night you were there!!✌🌨🌫🌬

  • @damnimloomin
    @damnimloomin Год назад +9

    It’s okay to acknowledge how harsh a bathroom is Kara lol we need the real experience 😂
    Edit: also I can’t wait for Japan! It’s so crazy the whole journey began in Japan and I’ve been watching since the start so wild! I hope you guys have a great time! I’m sure you guys were still nervous af last time lol!

  • @pamelarw58
    @pamelarw58 Год назад +1

    No wonder you have so many subscribers Kara & Nate the videography is amazing & professional plus you have a very special relationship! Thanks for sharing the Ice Hotel & train trip! 🥶😍🌞🇦🇺

  • @dbb96ac
    @dbb96ac Год назад +10

    I love your videos! Heads up; the word “Gypped” is derogatory towards Romani people. Gypped is used as a term to describe when one has received less than they paid for. Most people do not realize it's a racist term that stems from nomadic 'gypsies' ...

  • @carolw569
    @carolw569 Год назад +1

    I'm half Norwegian and I really enjoyed the Norway scenery. And swimming with the orcas. Thank you! I also have seen a lot on "Kinging It".

  • @ssjess2504
    @ssjess2504 Год назад +6

    This has been such a fun series. Thanks for taking us along. I love how y'all, kingingit and downie live are all there at the same time! It's so beautiful up there

    • @-noname8711
      @-noname8711 Год назад

      @DontReadMyProfilePicture.7 ok

  • @sonny1172
    @sonny1172 Год назад +2

    I just love you two! Your positivity rubs off. I liked Nate standing in the sun “charging”. I, too, am solar powered 😊

  • @Ty-hx1hm
    @Ty-hx1hm Год назад +11

    love you guys. I don't think you should be using the term "gypped" though

  • @WhisperingPeace
    @WhisperingPeace Год назад

    Kara, you are so darn adorable. Goodness gracious, you are. If we could just clone you, we could spread so much more happiness around the world. I truly adore the two of you, and am so happy for your happiness; and so grateful that you continue to share yourselves and your advetures with us all through these wonderful videos. Wishing you forever bliss. ❤

  • @cd2290
    @cd2290 Год назад +4

    Kara & Nate, I love your adventures! Thanks for taking us along with you ❤