Oh Johnny. This one hit me hard. I just ended a 6-year-old relationship and these places you showed were and are our favorite places in the whole world. I'm Swiss and I don't know how many times I made the trip through the alps to Como. We had an amazing time and memories in those places and each scene of your video brought me back to my happy place. I'm crying, and laughing, and smiling and probably nothing I say now makes sense. It really touched a place in my heart I didn't know a youtube video could. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish the video. Maybe another time. Thank you.
Hmm.. you seem like the guy who would be hiking a mountain and watching RUclips videos at the same time. Maybe you should try uploading to RUclips sometime.
You are not alone. I'm italian, I'm really near the border with switzerland, and I'm actually from a small village located where this video takes place for a couple of seconds. Now I'm in London working but every day I can fell the homesickness growing up. I'll be back for sure.
As a Swiss citizen living in a city center I find it fascinating how people from around the world see my country especially the about the mountains that I never go to
Johnny Harris you definitely need money to take enough time off of work to be able to travel abroad. Even if all of your expenses are paid for, just being able to spend the time is more than many people can do. Fortunately I don’t have to take time off of work, because I live in some amazing mountains.
Brendan Morin it would take me more than a weekend to be able to travel abroad, and I spend my few days off a year on spending time with my family on Christmas and thanksgiving. If I want to take more time off, it’s coming out of my paycheck. It is especially hard for people who need to work more than one job.
Thermophile he never said anywhere in the video that you need to go abroad, he literally said the opposite😂 that even the tiny mountains where he lives on the east coast were enough. Ppl like you just love making up excuses🤷🏻♀️
This is just me. Can't even add anything more to it. The border region of Switzerland and Italy is def one of the most beautiful places in the world. Having the privilage to live here and even better, drive those red trains trough the mounatins myself is just too perfect. You made me appreciate my life even more. Thanks!
As a Swiss citizen, I feel very flattered to see such videos, to see how much my country is - more often than not - appreciated abroad. However, I feel a little frustrated, because the vast majority of tourists visit Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, ... and sometimes Ticino. But very rarely the French-speaking part of Switzerland, which has so much to offer!
I am 13 and I share your passion for mountains. I live right by them in Utah. I walk home seeing beautiful mountains. I've found paths on the mountains. I've found history in the rocks. It's beautiful and I recommend mountains, in any way. As long as you can see them.
I’m from this region, and I live most of my life in Lugano there. I really have to say that you totally had captured the feeling that that place can transmit you. But it’s also strange, because I used to feel the opposite of you: I felt that I have to run away by the closeness of that place. And now that I live far away for the most of my year, I’m experiencing something new and more similar to your feeling. It’s like you captured that new feeling that I’m experiencing now. So this video was really intense for me, thank you
I've experienced this too. We often undervalue what we have and think other places are better, even when we have it all and have a lot. I too used to think that way. I live in Northern Italy and moved for a short time to the UK thinking how much better would life be there. I shortly realized that I had it all here in Italy, so I came back. From this experience I learned to appreciate what we have and own, and stop thinking that life is way better in other places, because that's not true: every place has something to offer, and Italy and Switzerland have a lot to offer food/culture/landscape wise. Lots and lots of beautiful places in those regions.
@@docdisco42 not gonna lie but in Switzerland and Italy are the most beautiful parts of the alps and culture is in south Switzerland and Italy pretty similar. A 3 month europe trip could only be in those 2 countries when it comes to relaxing and having a great time
@@dirtyharry99 Oh ok, I'm from Milan, Italy, very close to Switzerland, I've been in Lugano 2 times and in Geneva once, it was awesome, your Country is really beautiful!
@@DonHrvato Still interested in tips? If yes, can you give me some hints as to in what direction those tips should go? What you like and dislike? And when (season) you'd like to go? And if you'd be on a small budget or not? Things like that.
Love the way you told this story. Also love that you didn't need a ton of crazy effects. Just a beauty of nature and a story. And I agree, the unplanned adventures are usually the best. You don't have any expectations going in so everything is a surprise. Random boat rental though!? Now that would be a lot of fun.
This summer my SO and I drove through southern Germany and Austria, through the Alps. It was an incredible feeling of freedom, exploration, adventure and nourishment. Being surrounded by mountains like that, and seeing the glacial water, living and breathing that air and life style was the most incredible time of my life. I really can relate to this video and its message. Especially also working like hell, as described here. It does something to you when you share this very intense experience with someone you love, too. It made our relationship even stronger. 10/10 would recommend :)
Agreed! nothing like the mountains and unplanned adventures to escape and refresh. I'd normally be doing a trip around this time of the year and this year I"m realizing how much of a positive impact those escapes had on me
I can absolutely relate to the feeling of when you’re in the mountains. You can’t describe it perfectly, it just makes you feel amazing. By the way, INCREDIBLE shots. Cheers to my favorite vlogger.
The best thing about Switzerland is that it is not big and our neighbors. In no time you can also enjoy the beauty of France, Italy, Germany or Austria, all in a max range of a few hours by car or train. The different landscapes, food, culture and history so close, make this part of Europe so special.
I love the mountains. I was born in the mountains. They make me feel like that. They remind me of my childhood times. The simpler and stressless times. That's why I always prefer the mountains rather than the beach, or the village rather than the city. It filters my thoughts and reminds me of how simple and beautiful life should be...
I love that Johnny's stuff doesn't focus on the super touristy places, but on nice, quiet wonders. And there's kids! Little, cute kids with their mom and dad. It's genuine. It's relatable. I love it.
im brazilian and my father was born in Agnadello (near Milan) and grew up in Bellagio, in Lake Como. after WW 2 he came with is family to brazil to try a new life. In 2012 i went to this wonderful place and could saw the house who lived, the places who visited and his young friends. This video brought me the same emotion when i saw this place for the first time. this images, music e your history are amazing.
Johnny and Iz, you inspire me like no other! I feel compelled to document my own life this way. Your videos make me so happy and so fulfilled. Thank you for your art, thank you for showing us your view, thank you for helping me realise what matters most.
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Yep. Alps are a heaven on Earth. Been to Austria shortly, but ever since then I keep thinking how awesome would it be to visit every single national park in Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy. Maybe someday I actually get to do it.
This remind me a lot of my visit to this region in 2016, where I attended global conference for Wikipedia, Wikimania 2016 in Esino Lario. We spent one week there, accommodated in houses across whole village in the Alps, surrounded by beautiful scenery, above Lake Como. And yeah, you are right. Me, as a cyclist, can confirm that riding on a mountain is totally worth it, and I love mountains. I cannot imagine to live in totally flat area, as my hometown it is surrounded with mountains.
This is the most underrated video on youtube. Like, the quality of the video the music the sound and harry speaking is just so perfect. Mixed with all these beautiful shots and and sceneries it doesn't seem real at all. I have watched this video like 5 times now and i am still awed everytime i watch it, thank you so much for putting all the effort into making this video!!!
My childhood was just like this but for everyday. Because I grew up there in northern Italy. But now I live elsewhere from Europe. Thank you for helping me to recall my favorite memories.❤️. I'm so happy but crying to. Thank you again.
Your kids are so lucky to have parents like both of you. You and your family were so lucky that could travel over that route before the virus destroyed all plans. Stay healthy and god bless all of you.
I have to say: I agree every bit of what you said. Grew up in the Himalayas and now living in the north European plains. So any trip to the Alps or the Sierra Nevada in Spain feels so relaxing. Mountains are what I miss the most from home after the cuisine. Walking through a fog along the mountains is the most relaxing experience that could ever exist. Same is true for unplanned adventure. Trips that are planned in detail feel more stressful than work. I would typically have a few goals (places I want to visit) in mind but these would just require less than half the time I have available in the trip - so I have the flexibility to take that unexpected hike.
Thank you for this video Johnny! It really resonates with me. After hustling for a long time once I visited Como, Lugano and hiked from there to Gandria I realized this would be a destination I'd be coming as often as possible. Your video is extremely timely as we plan a trip to this area this year. Thank you!
There's something special about the mountains that I don't get anywhere else. Mountains are the one place that I feel truly free. Such a beautiful video, thank you ❤
I live in the mountains. I guess my escape is in reverse? 1. Islands 2. Island villages 3. Planned Adventure(Cause if I didn't plan it I'd probably lay around all day cause - tropical weather.) 4. Rivers and jungles 5. Moving in flatland(Altitude sickness is what I don't like coming from the mountains to travel) Well done with the video! You have a beautiful family ^^
I was so excited to see this. I was just in this area (Spent a day on Lake Como) on a trip that I took which is why I'm so excited to see your perspective! Only one minute in...can't wait!
Mountains have the power of reminding you that, whatever you are in life, there is something more powerful than you. I am Italian, from Venice, lived in London for 7 years, now 6 in Amsterdam, chasing some kind of job security, and financial stability. But my mum is from the exact area you pictured here, and every year I go, during summer, to take a few days off. And I got to say, in the last few years I have been starting to think about building a new life there.. there is something about the constant struggle between valleys, mountains, rivers and lake. It's nature at its best, it's humanity adapting to nature, not the opposite. And you got to love it.
Thank you so much for this inspiring video. Smiled the whole time watching it. In times of Corona, I nearly forgot, how beautiful the world (especially here in Switzerland, where I live ;) could be...
I lived in England. I have never thought about taking trips around England as I always thought England is quite boring. I have been watching a lot of your videos and it really inspire me to leave this little box and start traveling around UK and Europe. Ive learned that not every holiday have to be about sun, sea, sand and beaches. It doesn't have to be luxury, it doesn't have to cost a lot of money but just get out there and experience new things. So, for the start, I've bought a map of UK, Europe and some thumb tacks. Things about to get wild!!
Escape for sure. A major motivator for turning my RUclips channel into a serious revenue generator is to have not only more freedom to choose when I escape, but to be able to fund longer, better escapes. You know, ones that require a plane and more time. Love this video!
@@weeeewu Well... The situation is different at least at where I'm living. Here people can't barely earn 300$ a month. We work hard but we just don't get paid well. Everyone wants to travel but some just simply can't afford it. So it's only a matter of money.
@@mohitohan well, that renders my comment totally out of line, I'm sorry. Then in your situation, do you have your way of escaping or retreating for a moment? I'm just going to go to the nearest small mountains for few days, alone, taking basic camera gear. I'am going to sleep in the mountain shelter which comes quite cheap. I hope to meet some new people and to spend some time wandering.
@@weeeewu I rarely travel and if I do I would go to nearby areas in my country with some friends. In here people don't usually travel, not because they think it wastes money but generally they can't afford it.
Hey Johnny! Great video once again. As someone who is from a country full of high mountains, I wish I could share your enthusiasm and love for mountains. My country Nepal has some of the highest mountains but the villages on top of these mountains are not so well off. It is still an understatement to say that there is a lot of struggle. The curvy roads you show in your video are sources of fatal accidents in my country. There are no trains. People still die of preventable diseases due to lack of health services. But the view! Oh the view is amazing!! So maybe one day you will choose to visit my country, even if it is just to see how difficult mountains can be. Still these mountains will give you the same peace of mind and escape that you get from the Alps. Welcome to my country!!
I live in Zurich and whenever I have lunch outside in Summer, I can see those beautiful mountains what makes me want to go hiking any single time hahaha. I love my country sooo much! 🇨🇭
Hey Johnny, you got beautiful family and this i the mot amazing video I gotta see. I had this strange moment while watching your video and saw myself climbing all the mountains of the world.
You're kids are so lucky to have patents like you & Iz. You truly deserve a break, you work so hard. Thank you for these awesome videos & please keep them coming. God bless.
Thank you for explaining so succinctly why I never want to go to the beach. Mountains, even the small foothills of the Appalachians near where I live in North Georgia, are quite calming to me. Just to stop at a "photo-op" parking spot on the side of the road and sit at a picnic table for a few minutes looking out across the treetops is better for my head than months of therapy or Prozac. Anxiety has no foothold in these mountains and falls away leaving me calm and serene. Mountains are good for your soul!
The sound design, editing and landscapes in this video are amazing. But it's the message in this video that I love the most. I hope the view count rises so more people can see it and truly appreciate the art of the escape. More people need this kind of medicine, including me.
Watching your videos are my recipe of escape =P. Growing up in Vancouver and now working in Toronto, this video reminds me of the mountains of Vancouver and how much I miss them. It makes me homesick (in a good way) and makes my trips back to Vancouver (I wish I can do them more often) so much more memorable.
you can just drive to the Alps though no different from a US southerner going to the Appalachian. Now that I think about it the Alps are always full of Dutch and Belgian tourists.
RUclips just recommended me this video, glad it did! Very nice story telling! I have a bunch of unedited videos and I was looking for editing ideas, this helps a lot 🙂 I'm tired of all youtubers that just do crazy editing moves and transitions, this is more what I was looking for. I was actually there at Como lake 1 year ago(also part of my unedited videos) love that place!
I couldn't agree more! If you haven't been already I'd highly recommend a similar trip to Gran Canaria, in winter or spring so that it's not too hot. It has amazing mountains and mountain villages and numerous endemic species too. It doesn't have many lakes but you can take ferries between the canary islands . I hear that La Gomera is really stunning also.
I love this video, only one thing. An information for all non-speaking Italian people. Soglio is pronounced differently: “gl” is pronounced almost like the Spanish j. No hard g and no l sound. It’s basically so-yo with yo as in the second one of “yo-yo”
This was by far my favourite video Johnny. I'm Swiss, currently living in the UK and my favourite places in the world are mountains - for all of these reasons you described. I try to spend as much time up there whenever I go back home as it is also my favourite place escape, to think and to clear my head. I always feel rejuvenated after a trip to the mountains. This video means a lot to me as you've shown these places with the beauty and respect they deserve and with such passion. So thank you for making my home feel special to me and for making me feel a little less homesick for a moment.
As a person that comes from Lake Como (childhood) and Ticino (Late teen/young adult) and works now in Italy, thanks for this amazing advertisement for my region. I feel blessed for having grown up in such a beautiful place.
This may be overdramatic but watching this makes me want to cry. It's the longing for traveling combined with the emotion of watching him showing us what he loves. I love this movie!
Planning my trip to Switzerland/Italy. Already went through a lot of other videos. But yours is so different. Video editing is on top level as well as camera work. Its just pure pleasure to watch it.
tho you've got everything at your disposal, mountains to hike, winter mountains, washed by both oceans, it's just a matter of getting anywhere you want. I was born in a tiny **thole in a middle of nothing. To go snowboarding I need 2 days driving or take a flight, for sunny ocean beach it takes even longer.
Lmfao try living in Australia man. Literally everywhere is desert and cities are so many hours away and we might have a nice rock and beautiful reef but everything else is pretty mediocre in comparison to the rest of the world lol Plus we’re an island country so travelling is a pain ^^
This video was recomended to me a few times and i hesitated clicking on it. (I thought it was going to be a classic youtube travel vid with way to many crazy transitions & all that) But my god that was beautiful! Good job!🙂👍🏼
I currently live in Berlin, but I come from Como and the lake is really dear to me, it is my single favourite place on Earth. Especially the lakefront in Ossuccio, and the Sacred Mount of Ossuccio, where I proposed to my wife. And I always wanted to go to that small church, each time I saw it driving from the road. I miss it so much and hurts a bit that I can't go home. But now I want to go to that church more than ever. Thanks for this video!
I live in South Tyrol in the Dolomites and lived for a short time on lake Como, right on the shore and your video triggered the few very nice memories about the experience there and I loved the hamlet and the place. What makes the real difference though, is the person you’re spending the experience with. Beautiful video. I hope you’ll have the chance to visit the Dolomites. I’m lucky to live here.
Love your videos man! I really love this style of video/reporting. I wonder what its called?? I find your videos and the entire team at vox very inspiring. From watching your border video I got inspired to start making this type of videos on my youtube. It's a very slow process that require a lot of research but I really like the amount of things I'm learning in the process while making these type of videos! And honestly I'd rather focus on quality than quantity... so it's definitely worth it :) 🙌
You've somehow touched on sooo much of what I've grown accustomed to about life in Europe pre-pandemic in these 12 minutes. I've never taken it for granted, though, and I'll make sure once I get to experience those privileges again, I will cherish every moment . . . Also, loved to see you explore the town of Varenna, where I guided a couple of hiking trips back in 2019. Simply a magical environment
Japan is my perfect place for escape. Forget all the troubles, take off your guard and just enjoy best food in the world and all the magic that this country has to offer.
The ferry at my dads place in italy costs 2€ one way to any village at the lake or on the small island. You can even order a ferry after 11pm and it will get only you around for 2€
I felt this 😅 One thing I can say is when the ferry only comes every 1-2 hours (if it's not running late or having technical problems) you learn to just go with the flow and chill, because that's just the reality of the situation. 🤷
This. I don't know what prices are out there in PNW. But here on Long island sound it costs me 60usd to travel between CT and long island with a vehicle. ONE WAY!!! nothing cheap about a. 120usd round trip
I was blessed to be able to see Northern Italy/Switzerland this year. The "prealpino" or pre-Alps region is truly beautiful. Were you on Lake Maggiore by any chance?
Nice video, I can relate and I’m living on the Thunersee ( Lake Thun ) Bernese Alps for ten years now. My escape is a two or three hour ride on either my BMW R1200 GSA or Trek Madone... or a week in my VW Bulli somewhere in Northern Italy. You are absolutely correct, the beauty of the lakes and the alps is indescribable and they never cease to make me smile. Regards to you and your lovely family, I’ve three kids myself, two boys and a girl, 22,20 & 18, just a little older 🐾😉
Your video is what I use for restoration and inspiration. The sound design, the pitch in your voice, the imagery. Keep doing what you're doing cause you're doing it right.
Wow, Johnny! When I hear you describing, or being able to find words for the exact feelings I have with mountains, it sounds like a big recognizing. And meanwhile showing some very beautiful seneries of the Alps! Just watching this video gave me an escape. The experience also love about the mountains is the moment, you are driving to the mountains and you see the mountains getting more and more impressive, meanwhile you see the highest snowy peaks looming majestic, like gods above everything. I hope to visit the Lago di Como area next summer! Greetings from the Netherlands!
"Mountains are a perfect place to escape"
*Cries in Dutch*
At least Dutch have craft beers
*cries in my apartment in the london*
We hebben het zwaar
"cries in danish"
cries in Floridian
Oh Johnny. This one hit me hard. I just ended a 6-year-old relationship and these places you showed were and are our favorite places in the whole world. I'm Swiss and I don't know how many times I made the trip through the alps to Como. We had an amazing time and memories in those places and each scene of your video brought me back to my happy place. I'm crying, and laughing, and smiling and probably nothing I say now makes sense. It really touched a place in my heart I didn't know a youtube video could. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish the video. Maybe another time. Thank you.
wow thank you for sharing. places can hold such deep memories, and can bring back such an intense roller coaster of feelings.
Hingrid destiny has more travel and happiness for you in the near future...good luck with your new life..
Ich stimme dir zu!
It's going to be alright Hingrid. You are going to be amazing going forward
Beautiful comment :)
That's some silky smooth sound design.
and he makes it all by himself. Such talent.
@@sauravsingh-mu9ib check out his previous videos, It was about music. I can link that later.
Hmm.. you seem like the guy who would be hiking a mountain and watching RUclips videos at the same time.
Maybe you should try uploading to RUclips sometime.
As a swiss studying abroad, you've made me super homesick
Julian Sinclair same here...
@Chloe in Europe, I wont say that on RUclips bahaha, find me on FB if u genuinely want to know love :)
@Chloe or insta @jj.sinclair
You are not alone. I'm italian, I'm really near the border with switzerland, and I'm actually from a small village located where this video takes place for a couple of seconds. Now I'm in London working but every day I can fell the homesickness growing up. I'll be back for sure.
Props for studying abroad. Everyone is trying to get INTO Switzerland
As a Swiss citizen living in a city center I find it fascinating how people from around the world see my country especially the about the mountains that I never go to
Well Donna, mountains are not for everyone. But it is sad that you don't enjoy what's in your backyard. Hope one day you will.
Same. But now is the time for us Swiss to explore our country. If not now, when will we do it?
I nimm di mol mit. Es lohnt sich.
Morten Rollsen not everyone speaks german in Switzerland ma dude
Otis nei die meischte scho, auso i meint eigentlich das es überall i de schuele glehrt wird.
Ingredient 0: Money
Lol nooo. Don’t need money to go find some mountains and move thru them
Johnny Harris you definitely need money to take enough time off of work to be able to travel abroad. Even if all of your expenses are paid for, just being able to spend the time is more than many people can do.
Fortunately I don’t have to take time off of work, because I live in some amazing mountains.
Thermophile wdym take time off work?? Do you work weekends? You have no days off? Hmmm
Brendan Morin it would take me more than a weekend to be able to travel abroad, and I spend my few days off a year on spending time with my family on Christmas and thanksgiving. If I want to take more time off, it’s coming out of my paycheck.
It is especially hard for people who need to work more than one job.
Thermophile he never said anywhere in the video that you need to go abroad, he literally said the opposite😂 that even the tiny mountains where he lives on the east coast were enough. Ppl like you just love making up excuses🤷🏻♀️
The story telling here is incredible. This is the peak of vlog story telling
Johnny's cinematography skills are out of this world.
This is just me. Can't even add anything more to it.
The border region of Switzerland and Italy is def one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Having the privilage to live here and even better, drive those red trains trough the mounatins myself is just too perfect.
You made me appreciate my life even more. Thanks!
As a Swiss citizen, I feel very flattered to see such videos, to see how much my country is - more often than not - appreciated abroad. However, I feel a little frustrated, because the vast majority of tourists visit Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, ... and sometimes Ticino. But very rarely the French-speaking part of Switzerland, which has so much to offer!
I am 13 and I share your passion for mountains. I live right by them in Utah. I walk home seeing beautiful mountains. I've found paths on the mountains. I've found history in the rocks. It's beautiful and I recommend mountains, in any way. As long as you can see them.
I’m from this region, and I live most of my life in Lugano there. I really have to say that you totally had captured the feeling that that place can transmit you. But it’s also strange, because I used to feel the opposite of you: I felt that I have to run away by the closeness of that place. And now that I live far away for the most of my year, I’m experiencing something new and more similar to your feeling. It’s like you captured that new feeling that I’m experiencing now.
So this video was really intense for me, thank you
I've experienced this too. We often undervalue what we have and think other places are better, even when we have it all and have a lot. I too used to think that way. I live in Northern Italy and moved for a short time to the UK thinking how much better would life be there.
I shortly realized that I had it all here in Italy, so I came back. From this experience I learned to appreciate what we have and own, and stop thinking that life is way better in other places, because that's not true: every place has something to offer, and Italy and Switzerland have a lot to offer food/culture/landscape wise. Lots and lots of beautiful places in those regions.
@@docdisco42 not gonna lie but in Switzerland and Italy are the most beautiful parts of the alps and culture is in south Switzerland and Italy pretty similar. A 3 month europe trip could only be in those 2 countries when it comes to relaxing and having a great time
Hi what is the name of this region
This is my Recipe of Escape
RUclips
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same
Poor mans holiday :( 5 minutes a day
@@accutus Rather lazy one's :)
LOL
Switzerland (my home) is just extremely beautiful.
Switzerland is just unique.
What language do you speak?
@@mr.g812 My mother tongue is German (Swiss Dialect) but I can also speak the other swiss languages because of the school system.
@@dirtyharry99 Oh ok, I'm from Milan, Italy, very close to Switzerland, I've been in Lugano 2 times and in Geneva once, it was awesome, your Country is really beautiful!
Any tips for us, what to visiti, see in your area
@@DonHrvato Still interested in tips? If yes, can you give me some hints as to in what direction those tips should go? What you like and dislike? And when (season) you'd like to go? And if you'd be on a small budget or not? Things like that.
Love the way you told this story. Also love that you didn't need a ton of crazy effects. Just a beauty of nature and a story.
And I agree, the unplanned adventures are usually the best. You don't have any expectations going in so everything is a surprise. Random boat rental though!? Now that would be a lot of fun.
This summer my SO and I drove through southern Germany and Austria, through the Alps. It was an incredible feeling of freedom, exploration, adventure and nourishment. Being surrounded by mountains like that, and seeing the glacial water, living and breathing that air and life style was the most incredible time of my life. I really can relate to this video and its message. Especially also working like hell, as described here. It does something to you when you share this very intense experience with someone you love, too. It made our relationship even stronger. 10/10 would recommend :)
I'm really impressed how your traveling with your kids. You make it look easy.
Agreed! nothing like the mountains and unplanned adventures to escape and refresh. I'd normally be doing a trip around this time of the year and this year I"m realizing how much of a positive impact those escapes had on me
I can absolutely relate to the feeling of when you’re in the mountains. You can’t describe it perfectly, it just makes you feel amazing.
By the way, INCREDIBLE shots. Cheers to my favorite vlogger.
Nature.
The best thing about Switzerland is that it is not big and our neighbors. In no time you can also enjoy the beauty of France, Italy, Germany or Austria, all in a max range of a few hours by car or train. The different landscapes, food, culture and history so close, make this part of Europe so special.
I love the mountains. I was born in the mountains. They make me feel like that. They remind me of my childhood times. The simpler and stressless times. That's why I always prefer the mountains rather than the beach, or the village rather than the city. It filters my thoughts and reminds me of how simple and beautiful life should be...
I love that Johnny's stuff doesn't focus on the super touristy places, but on nice, quiet wonders. And there's kids! Little, cute kids with their mom and dad. It's genuine. It's relatable. I love it.
The sceneries at the border of Italy and Switzerland is just unbelievable!
im brazilian and my father was born in Agnadello (near Milan) and grew up in Bellagio, in Lake Como. after WW 2 he came with is family to brazil to try a new life. In 2012 i went to this wonderful place and could saw the house who lived, the places who visited and his young friends. This video brought me the same emotion when i saw this place for the first time. this images, music e your history are amazing.
Johnny and Iz, you inspire me like no other! I feel compelled to document my own life this way. Your videos make me so happy and so fulfilled. Thank you for your art, thank you for showing us your view, thank you for helping me realise what matters most.
Yep. Alps are a heaven on Earth. Been to Austria shortly, but ever since then I keep thinking how awesome would it be to visit every single national park in Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy. Maybe someday I actually get to do it.
This remind me a lot of my visit to this region in 2016, where I attended global conference for Wikipedia, Wikimania 2016 in Esino Lario. We spent one week there, accommodated in houses across whole village in the Alps, surrounded by beautiful scenery, above Lake Como.
And yeah, you are right. Me, as a cyclist, can confirm that riding on a mountain is totally worth it, and I love mountains. I cannot imagine to live in totally flat area, as my hometown it is surrounded with mountains.
This is the most underrated video on youtube. Like, the quality of the video the music the sound and harry speaking is just so perfect. Mixed with all these beautiful shots and and sceneries it doesn't seem real at all. I have watched this video like 5 times now and i am still awed everytime i watch it, thank you so much for putting all the effort into making this video!!!
I want that train with large windows, that's perfect
You need legs and try hiking.
I rode the Bernina Train in winter, and that was one kind of an experience
All I have Lego Trains.... It works I guess
@@pascalfl2610 Hiking is the difficult task
My childhood was just like this but for everyday. Because I grew up there in northern Italy. But now I live elsewhere from Europe. Thank you for helping me to recall my favorite memories.❤️. I'm so happy but crying to. Thank you again.
You make me feel blessed. I'm going there on Saturday with my friends, it's just a 15 y/o kids' day trip, yet it was your travel dream for a while.
I don't think I've ever been more in love with mountains. The clips in this really are surreal!!
Johnny. You came through our part of the world and I love the way you portrait the "mountain effect". Greetings from Pontresina.
Your kids are so lucky to have parents like both of you.
You and your family were so lucky that could travel over that route
before the virus destroyed all plans.
Stay healthy and god bless all of you.
Everything about this video is just fantastic. Well done, Johnny.
I have to say: I agree every bit of what you said. Grew up in the Himalayas and now living in the north European plains. So any trip to the Alps or the Sierra Nevada in Spain feels so relaxing. Mountains are what I miss the most from home after the cuisine. Walking through a fog along the mountains is the most relaxing experience that could ever exist.
Same is true for unplanned adventure. Trips that are planned in detail feel more stressful than work. I would typically have a few goals (places I want to visit) in mind but these would just require less than half the time I have available in the trip - so I have the flexibility to take that unexpected hike.
Thank you for this video Johnny! It really resonates with me. After hustling for a long time once I visited Como, Lugano and hiked from there to Gandria I realized this would be a destination I'd be coming as often as possible. Your video is extremely timely as we plan a trip to this area this year. Thank you!
There's something special about the mountains that I don't get anywhere else. Mountains are the one place that I feel truly free. Such a beautiful video, thank you ❤
I live in the mountains. I guess my escape is in reverse?
1. Islands
2. Island villages
3. Planned Adventure(Cause if I didn't plan it I'd probably lay around all day cause - tropical weather.)
4. Rivers and jungles
5. Moving in flatland(Altitude sickness is what I don't like coming from the mountains to travel)
Well done with the video! You have a beautiful family ^^
Completely relate... you're exercising your soul. Allows you to recharge, refocus and above all relax.
I was so excited to see this. I was just in this area (Spent a day on Lake Como) on a trip that I took which is why I'm so excited to see your perspective! Only one minute in...can't wait!
Mountains have the power of reminding you that, whatever you are in life, there is something more powerful than you. I am Italian, from Venice, lived in London for 7 years, now 6 in Amsterdam, chasing some kind of job security, and financial stability. But my mum is from the exact area you pictured here, and every year I go, during summer, to take a few days off. And I got to say, in the last few years I have been starting to think about building a new life there.. there is something about the constant struggle between valleys, mountains, rivers and lake. It's nature at its best, it's humanity adapting to nature, not the opposite. And you got to love it.
Thank you so much for this inspiring video. Smiled the whole time watching it. In times of Corona, I nearly forgot, how beautiful the world (especially here in Switzerland, where I live ;) could be...
I lived in England. I have never thought about taking trips around England as I always thought England is quite boring. I have been watching a lot of your videos and it really inspire me to leave this little box and start traveling around UK and Europe. Ive learned that not every holiday have to be about sun, sea, sand and beaches. It doesn't have to be luxury, it doesn't have to cost a lot of money but just get out there and experience new things. So, for the start, I've bought a map of UK, Europe and some thumb tacks. Things about to get wild!!
So beautiful! We just sailed to Portugal and are going to start a van road trip through Europe.
So looking forward to camping in those mountains :)
Escape for sure. A major motivator for turning my RUclips channel into a serious revenue generator is to have not only more freedom to choose when I escape, but to be able to fund longer, better escapes. You know, ones that require a plane and more time. Love this video!
My first recipe: Money
No, the first ingredient is the hard work which results in money. You had it backwards.
@@weeeewu Well... The situation is different at least at where I'm living. Here people can't barely earn 300$ a month. We work hard but we just don't get paid well. Everyone wants to travel but some just simply can't afford it. So it's only a matter of money.
@@mohitohan well, that renders my comment totally out of line, I'm sorry. Then in your situation, do you have your way of escaping or retreating for a moment? I'm just going to go to the nearest small mountains for few days, alone, taking basic camera gear. I'am going to sleep in the mountain shelter which comes quite cheap. I hope to meet some new people and to spend some time wandering.
Manith Prum What country or region are you from?
@@weeeewu I rarely travel and if I do I would go to nearby areas in my country with some friends. In here people don't usually travel, not because they think it wastes money but generally they can't afford it.
Hey Johnny! Great video once again. As someone who is from a country full of high mountains, I wish I could share your enthusiasm and love for mountains. My country Nepal has some of the highest mountains but the villages on top of these mountains are not so well off. It is still an understatement to say that there is a lot of struggle. The curvy roads you show in your video are sources of fatal accidents in my country. There are no trains. People still die of preventable diseases due to lack of health services. But the view! Oh the view is amazing!! So maybe one day you will choose to visit my country, even if it is just to see how difficult mountains can be. Still these mountains will give you the same peace of mind and escape that you get from the Alps. Welcome to my country!!
Dude he's such a good presenter that im literally sitting here watching even through the promo at the end. Amazing video Johnny, keep it up!
I live in Zurich and whenever I have lunch outside in Summer, I can see those beautiful mountains what makes me want to go hiking any single time hahaha. I love my country sooo much! 🇨🇭
3am in Australia, thank you for blessing my bus home
12pm in Canada here
Iam currently watching this Inside a bus at night. 🇮🇳
Thank you Johnny. This has reinvigorated a wanderlust. Fingers crossed I get the chance post covid
Hey Johnny, you got beautiful family and this i the mot amazing video I gotta see. I had this strange moment while watching your video and saw myself climbing all the mountains of the world.
You're kids are so lucky to have patents like you & Iz. You truly deserve a break, you work so hard. Thank you for these awesome videos & please keep them coming. God bless.
You described what I feel about Mountains and escape perfectly, I did part of this trip. It amazing. Amazing Video!
Thank you for explaining so succinctly why I never want to go to the beach. Mountains, even the small foothills of the Appalachians near where I live in North Georgia, are quite calming to me. Just to stop at a "photo-op" parking spot on the side of the road and sit at a picnic table for a few minutes looking out across the treetops is better for my head than months of therapy or Prozac. Anxiety has no foothold in these mountains and falls away leaving me calm and serene. Mountains are good for your soul!
I live in that region, more precisely in Bellinzona, it's nice to see you enjoyed it
The sound design, editing and landscapes in this video are amazing. But it's the message in this video that I love the most. I hope the view count rises so more people can see it and truly appreciate the art of the escape. More people need this kind of medicine, including me.
If you want super quite you should go to the west of Scotland + the Isle of Lewis or Skye most beautiful places I’ve ever been 🏴
Except for the mosquitos in the Isle of Skye, I've heard hehe 😅
The isle of mull is better if you want less tourists than Skye
Most definitely! Sandwood bay, dozens of wild deer in Torridon, smoo cave in Durness...all amazing!
I z z y my dad grew up on Skye in Portree we go back all the time to see my grandparents
Torres del Paine in far south of Chile probably even better.
Watching your videos are my recipe of escape =P. Growing up in Vancouver and now working in Toronto, this video reminds me of the mountains of Vancouver and how much I miss them. It makes me homesick (in a good way) and makes my trips back to Vancouver (I wish I can do them more often) so much more memorable.
"Mountains are best for escape"
Netherlands are even more
depressed
I feel this
Haha but flatland is also beautiful
you can just drive to the Alps though no different from a US southerner going to the Appalachian.
Now that I think about it the Alps are always full of Dutch and Belgian tourists.
"Moving Trough Mountains", you perfectly described what I love about where I live, Switzerland
RUclips just recommended me this video, glad it did! Very nice story telling! I have a bunch of unedited videos and I was looking for editing ideas, this helps a lot 🙂 I'm tired of all youtubers that just do crazy editing moves and transitions, this is more what I was looking for. I was actually there at Como lake 1 year ago(also part of my unedited videos) love that place!
I couldn't agree more! If you haven't been already I'd highly recommend a similar trip to Gran Canaria, in winter or spring so that it's not too hot. It has amazing mountains and mountain villages and numerous endemic species too. It doesn't have many lakes but you can take ferries between the canary islands . I hear that La Gomera is really stunning also.
I love this video, only one thing. An information for all non-speaking Italian people.
Soglio is pronounced differently: “gl” is pronounced almost like the Spanish j.
No hard g and no l sound.
It’s basically so-yo with yo as in the second one of “yo-yo”
I get what you're saying, but FYI the j in Spanish is like an h in English.
It is like j in Germany
Sam Andre then my life is a lie and my friend from Barcelona lied to me the very first time we met five years ago 😭
@@gabrielenicoli5065 ahhh it's probably different in Barcelona since they speak Catalan which is different from Spanish
No. Gl è ll in Spagnolo lol
Great piece Johnny…….Thank You for it…..🙏
You perfectly captured how I feel about my "escapes" as well.
This was by far my favourite video Johnny. I'm Swiss, currently living in the UK and my favourite places in the world are mountains - for all of these reasons you described. I try to spend as much time up there whenever I go back home as it is also my favourite place escape, to think and to clear my head. I always feel rejuvenated after a trip to the mountains. This video means a lot to me as you've shown these places with the beauty and respect they deserve and with such passion. So thank you for making my home feel special to me and for making me feel a little less homesick for a moment.
Great video Johnny! LOVE THIS CONTENT! Literary feeling so inspired to go to the mountain more often! 😭
As a person that comes from Lake Como (childhood) and Ticino (Late teen/young adult) and works now in Italy, thanks for this amazing advertisement for my region. I feel blessed for having grown up in such a beautiful place.
"Ferries are cheap" Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard would like to have a word with you
This may be overdramatic but watching this makes me want to cry. It's the longing for traveling combined with the emotion of watching him showing us what he loves. I love this movie!
7:55 I love the huge windows of this train.
It’s the panoramic Bernina Express
Planning my trip to Switzerland/Italy. Already went through a lot of other videos. But yours is so different. Video editing is on top level as well as camera work. Its just pure pleasure to watch it.
As an American, I dislike the fact that I can drive for hours and everything would still sorta look the same. My country is too big!
tho you've got everything at your disposal, mountains to hike, winter mountains, washed by both oceans, it's just a matter of getting anywhere you want. I was born in a tiny **thole in a middle of nothing. To go snowboarding I need 2 days driving or take a flight, for sunny ocean beach it takes even longer.
I drive all over the country, and yes, it's a long way between any places that are really worth seeing.
Yeah the desert America is so boring small struggling towns in middle of desert
Lmfao try living in Australia man. Literally everywhere is desert and cities are so many hours away and we might have a nice rock and beautiful reef but everything else is pretty mediocre in comparison to the rest of the world lol Plus we’re an island country so travelling is a pain ^^
I live 15 mins from the ocean and 2 hrs drive from a ski resort. lool I am in the US. guess where?
Everything about this video is so beautiful. Your family absolutely exudes happiness.
This video was recomended to me a few times and i hesitated clicking on it. (I thought it was going to be a classic youtube travel vid with way to many crazy transitions & all that) But my god that was beautiful! Good job!🙂👍🏼
Eye candy. Great colors. And sound. And music. And content, most of all. Thanks, Johnny.
this brought tears to my eyes
Why?
I currently live in Berlin, but I come from Como and the lake is really dear to me, it is my single favourite place on Earth. Especially the lakefront in Ossuccio, and the Sacred Mount of Ossuccio, where I proposed to my wife. And I always wanted to go to that small church, each time I saw it driving from the road. I miss it so much and hurts a bit that I can't go home. But now I want to go to that church more than ever. Thanks for this video!
What a wonderful travel video to watch on a weekend and get inspired to create such videos. Much warmth and hello from Kolkata, India ...
Wow! I cannot express myself enough of how satisfying it is to watch your videos. It is the best RUclips channel ever. Thank you a lot!
Excellent production.
I live in South Tyrol in the Dolomites and lived for a short time on lake Como, right on the shore and your video triggered the few very nice memories about the experience there and I loved the hamlet and the place. What makes the real difference though, is the person you’re spending the experience with. Beautiful video. I hope you’ll have the chance to visit the Dolomites. I’m lucky to live here.
Love your videos man! I really love this style of video/reporting. I wonder what its called?? I find your videos and the entire team at vox very inspiring. From watching your border video I got inspired to start making this type of videos on my youtube. It's a very slow process that require a lot of research but I really like the amount of things I'm learning in the process while making these type of videos! And honestly I'd rather focus on quality than quantity... so it's definitely worth it :) 🙌
Wow! Your videos are awesome!!! ♥️
You're doing a Phenomenal Work Richardson! dont stop making these documentaries. they're pushing everything to a whole new level.
Ema & Sayla Thanks! 🙏
You've somehow touched on sooo much of what I've grown accustomed to about life in Europe pre-pandemic in these 12 minutes. I've never taken it for granted, though, and I'll make sure once I get to experience those privileges again, I will cherish every moment . . . Also, loved to see you explore the town of Varenna, where I guided a couple of hiking trips back in 2019. Simply a magical environment
I'm so happy that I found your channel, already subscribed, thank you for your video!
I can so relate! I live in a city in switzerland, but especially during winter espacing to the mountains on the weekends is what keeps me going
This is why I love the country of japan. Most of it is mountains
Japan is my perfect place for escape. Forget all the troubles, take off your guard and just enjoy best food in the world and all the magic that this country has to offer.
This is 100% how I feel and how I escape and rejuvenate. I love the saying "the mountains are calling and I must go"...that's how I feel. Great video
"I learned to really love ferries... They're cheap, they're frequent"
You obviously haven't tried living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia
MrMACornwell or southeast Alaska
The ferry at my dads place in italy costs 2€ one way to any village at the lake or on the small island. You can even order a ferry after 11pm and it will get only you around for 2€
I felt this 😅
One thing I can say is when the ferry only comes every 1-2 hours (if it's not running late or having technical problems) you learn to just go with the flow and chill, because that's just the reality of the situation. 🤷
This. I don't know what prices are out there in PNW. But here on Long island sound it costs me 60usd to travel between CT and long island with a vehicle. ONE WAY!!! nothing cheap about a. 120usd round trip
@@humpmasterflex22 it's about the same ($80cad one way) except the ferry is the only way off the island other than flying..
Thank you Johnny for this great video. It's good to see someone love and talk about mountains as much as I do.
I was blessed to be able to see Northern Italy/Switzerland this year. The "prealpino" or pre-Alps region is truly beautiful. Were you on Lake Maggiore by any chance?
I live here now
Nice video, I can relate and I’m living on the Thunersee ( Lake Thun ) Bernese Alps for ten years now. My escape is a two or three hour ride on either my BMW R1200 GSA or Trek Madone... or a week in my VW Bulli somewhere in Northern Italy. You are absolutely correct, the beauty of the lakes and the alps is indescribable and they never cease to make me smile. Regards to you and your lovely family, I’ve three kids myself, two boys and a girl, 22,20 & 18, just a little older 🐾😉
Alfa Romeo and check engine warning light, the perfect compination.
I just love your way of travelling, to just go on those spontaneous expeditions up a mountainside to see a church, for instance.
How to make nice escape?
1. Have at least $7000 to travel Switzerland.
No, so if we calculate without flights, you can have a good 2000$ trip here in Switzerland, just search for an Airbnb or an ibis Budget hotel ;)
My travel to Switzerland was 52 Euros:)
problem isn't that switzerland is rich but that you're poor XD
He literally said that it can be anywhere with mountains.
most of his trip was in italy wich is much cheaper than switzerland
Your video is what I use for restoration and inspiration. The sound design, the pitch in your voice, the imagery. Keep doing what you're doing cause you're doing it right.
""Mountains are a perfect place to escape"
cries in flat land IOWA .. the only mountain here is the one framed on the wall in my room :)
Wow, Johnny! When I hear you describing, or being able to find words for the exact feelings I have with mountains, it sounds like a big recognizing. And meanwhile showing some very beautiful seneries of the Alps! Just watching this video gave me an escape. The experience also love about the mountains is the moment, you are driving to the mountains and you see the mountains getting more and more impressive, meanwhile you see the highest snowy peaks looming majestic, like gods above everything. I hope to visit the Lago di Como area next summer! Greetings from the Netherlands!