Flying During a Pandemic

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  • Опубликовано: 26 мар 2020
  • With lockdowns all over the world in full swing, I cancelled all but one work trip, for, on this trip, I had to both salvage the progress of my own research, and help implement a system to help hospitals communicate with each other. I took this opportunity to also document the reality that is traveling during an effective quarantine in Canada, with Air Canada.
    To better understand the situation: www.canada.ca/en/public-healt...
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    My Camera: Sony A7iii with Zeiss 16-35mm F4 Lens
    My Backpack: Thule 23L Enroute Backpack
    My Suitcase: Rimowa Essential Cabin or Rimowa Original Check-In M
    My Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Pro
    Instagram: @tiezheng
    #aircanada

Комментарии • 371

  • @VicariousVoyager
    @VicariousVoyager  4 года назад +373

    FIRST.

  • @Odoqx
    @Odoqx 4 года назад +150

    Canadians have been advised to stay 1 moose length away from each other

    • @beefbrisket168
      @beefbrisket168 4 года назад +3

      or a hockey stick

    • @galascial2987
      @galascial2987 4 года назад +3

      this is funny. a province legit used that as a comparison a few days ago lmao

  • @qurkee163
    @qurkee163 4 года назад +371

    You're like Sam Chui with 10 times the personality and 1/100 of the subscribers

    • @EddyQ64
      @EddyQ64 4 года назад +14

      Qurkee1 yeah no doubt! highest quality content among his contemporaries!

    • @user38689
      @user38689 4 года назад +7

      And he doesn't speak as if I am going to be covered in droplets like with Sam Chui.

    • @MadQmike
      @MadQmike 4 года назад +42

      and alot less CRINGE then sam

    • @JNCGTravels
      @JNCGTravels 4 года назад +25

      Behaves 100 times better and less cringy

    • @travelbuglily1952
      @travelbuglily1952 4 года назад +23

      Not to mention his English is 1000 times better.

  • @wesleyjonnco9144
    @wesleyjonnco9144 4 года назад +370

    No One:
    Vicarious Voyager:
    I have a colleague lets call him dipsht
    I swear this guy's the best

    • @NovejSpeed3
      @NovejSpeed3 3 года назад +3

      I love his dry humor 😁

    • @jesscc8758
      @jesscc8758 3 года назад +5

      His humor comes out of nowhere and always floors me

  • @alexgregoire-denicourt1566
    @alexgregoire-denicourt1566 4 года назад +464

    I hate that people even compare him with Sam Chui. This channel is a thousand time better. Anyway. Thanks for this insightful video, I look forward to see more videos and awful acting when things get better. Hope Dipsh!t is doing fine as well.

    • @TheJemialfredo
      @TheJemialfredo 4 года назад +36

      when you say "its a thousand time better", you are comparing, so you hate yourself.

    • @alexgregoire-denicourt1566
      @alexgregoire-denicourt1566 4 года назад +13

      @@TheJemialfredo I am only saying that in my humble opinion, this channel is much much better, so no need for any comparison. I do like myself though.

    • @robinhood5529
      @robinhood5529 4 года назад +2

      Wow. Strong words. Chillax. You need a hug (when possible).

    • @williamledbetter2223
      @williamledbetter2223 4 года назад +12

      Huh? What is similar beyond the fact both are Asian men?? VV is so much more articulate, thoughtful, wry, and informative. And he is a natural storyteller. All qualities sadly lacking in Mr Chui...and many other air travel commentators, frankly.

    • @shanegermany5803
      @shanegermany5803 4 года назад +1

      Nice, well put together video, in your own unique way. Your style is refreshing from standard style you see these days.

  • @billj8968
    @billj8968 4 года назад +72

    ""Stay safe and stay home"" - may be the signature line from 2020....

    • @chrishamilton9410
      @chrishamilton9410 4 года назад

      bill j too late I my friend had Already infected and I haven’t seen him since.

  • @travelbuglily1952
    @travelbuglily1952 4 года назад +127

    Us plebs: I wish I could fly business class.
    Vicarious Voyager: I fly business so often I have a favourite seat and don't mind there being no service.

    • @christiansmith3218
      @christiansmith3218 4 года назад +1

      TravelbugLily It’s his flight status

    • @christiansmith3218
      @christiansmith3218 4 года назад +2

      The higher the miles the higher the perks

    • @ChicagoPilotProductions
      @ChicagoPilotProductions 4 года назад +1

      He said he cleared standby, he doesn't pay to get a seat. Since he said he is a med student means he doesn't work for the company, so he must have a friend that does.

    • @VicariousVoyager
      @VicariousVoyager  4 года назад +30

      @@ChicagoPilotProductions Just to be clear, while I do have some friends who work for Air Canada, they have no effect on my travel options. I fly for work as part of my research, and we have corporate sponsors who pay for the travel expenses. I also have Altitude status with Air Canada, which is what allows me to get on standby and upgrade lists for no fee.

    • @omarzaifulizan3064
      @omarzaifulizan3064 4 года назад +13

      @@VicariousVoyager subtle flex

  • @TravelCoffeeAndy
    @TravelCoffeeAndy 4 года назад +14

    I'm twice your age (actually older) and an avid traveller, but you have travelled much more in your short 24 years. Thanks for all that you do, in both this aviation world as well as the medical world. Sorry you didn't get to really enjoy my hometown of Vancouver but I look forward to having you back here once this pandemic has settled down. Stay safe!

  • @AndyMoon98
    @AndyMoon98 4 года назад +68

    Your videos are so underrated and you're one of the coolest guys I've ever came across. Can't wait to see more of your videos and stay safe!

  • @pjmackey373
    @pjmackey373 4 года назад +40

    'I love how the service sucks'
    - Vicarious Voyager, 2020

  • @rddbudd9546
    @rddbudd9546 4 года назад +20

    You may call it bad acting, but I was laughing as I watched the video. You make really good videos because you let your personality come through in them, which is very refreshing with all the wannabe video makers out there. Keep making videos, I will keep watching!

  • @jonathangleed2374
    @jonathangleed2374 4 года назад +15

    Not a boring vlog at all. Very revealing what travel is like right now. Thank you for the vid.

  • @samdickey7965
    @samdickey7965 4 года назад +8

    I came across your channel this week and your content is amazing! You can tell so much time and effort has gone into these videos!

  • @mpaul2012
    @mpaul2012 4 года назад +10

    "What if you're a T-Rex?". LOL. You are so funny that I am never thought I'd be crying with laughter while watching an aviation video. Keep them coming. 👍.

  • @siyuchen1518
    @siyuchen1518 4 года назад +17

    Hey man, love your style telling the stories. I’ll still be very interested in the content even if it has nothing to do flights. Anything like hotel, restaurant, train, bus, explorations would definitely be as fun! Keep it up!

  • @courtneymcewen9645
    @courtneymcewen9645 4 года назад +2

    I'm so glad that I read your channel description and realized you're a med student (!!!), too. That's amazing! Thanks for uploading.

  • @Dodgerfan88_
    @Dodgerfan88_ 2 месяца назад +1

    Seeing this 4 years later and this is even more surreal now seeing this in 2024. The no music makes this perfectly fitting

  • @jimbohr
    @jimbohr 4 года назад +2

    as usual, a great video and appreciate the various content from taking advantage of what you have/hotel, -wise, the great humor, and honestly showing people you are obviously a stand-up guy in general. i have been on furlough for a week, as of , today, and these videos help me stay sane. safe travels, be safe.

  • @shopwithaaron
    @shopwithaaron 4 года назад +1

    Glad to hear to you can stay busy while at home...more great content to come!!! Appreciate you dry humor and precise reporting! Thx from Reno NV.

  • @LL-ls8es
    @LL-ls8es 3 года назад +3

    Came for the sarcasm. Stay for the AA meeting.

  • @nepkinas2557
    @nepkinas2557 4 года назад +3

    I took this exact flight from YVR to YYZ a few months ago (787/ business) it was absolutely packed. The lounge was also absolutely packed. And there were proper food service, ordered from menu. It was quite strange to see so few people...
    Also you are the funniest aviation youtuber I have ever seen.

  • @ricas77
    @ricas77 4 года назад +1

    Great video again! Thanks for sharing what it’s like to travel during these times. The YVR airport (AC lounge) brings back memories for me, since I travel thru there weekly during 2019. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @IvoryMusical
    @IvoryMusical 3 года назад

    Hey! I love all your newer videos and now I’m going back and watching your earlier things. I’d love to hear an update on what travel is like as this pandemic drags on into a “new normal.”Thanks for the light humor and entertaining content! 😊

  • @kingsleydawes7244
    @kingsleydawes7244 4 года назад +1

    This guy is my new favourite travel blogger.
    I love how understated you are mate. Makes me think that Canuks and Aussies have the same sense of humour.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @stevedow5842
    @stevedow5842 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for the VERY INTERESTING experience, Vicarious Voyager! Since I'm grounded for the next 90 days, it was VERY INTERESTING to see what I shall be missing!

  • @medjetaviation
    @medjetaviation 4 года назад +2

    Another great report. Looking forward to the upcoming trip reports.

  • @sophcandoit
    @sophcandoit 3 года назад +1

    your channel is so underrated: classy, funny, and you never try too hard to be either. really enjoying your content!

  • @frankie_44
    @frankie_44 4 года назад +5

    After I ran out of Paul Lucas videos, I was happy to find this channel! :D

  • @thefullsp77
    @thefullsp77 4 года назад +4

    So not only are you a RUclips genius, you're an actual GENIUS! #ThankYou

  • @mhatalquiros
    @mhatalquiros 4 года назад +2

    i love everything on this vlog, will watch the rest of it while i have time. good job!

  • @chaoliu98
    @chaoliu98 4 года назад +32

    High quality and good content vlog, it was nice to serve u on board(YVR-YYZ) and looking forward to see you again:)-chao

    • @VicariousVoyager
      @VicariousVoyager  4 года назад +9

      Thank you for a safe and great flight, as it always is on AC! All the best and please say hi if you see me on board next time 😊

  • @krishwashere2
    @krishwashere2 4 года назад +2

    I know it's a bit of a weird time to ask, but do you happen to know what kind of audio jack the business class headphones use? is it the standard single 3.5mm jack?

  • @TheDarkleatherbiker
    @TheDarkleatherbiker 4 года назад

    GREAT VIDEO ..AND I LOVE TH WAY YOU THINK OF EVERYONE ...YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON AND A TRULY INSPIRATION TO ANY OTHER TRAVEL FLY CHANNELS !!! MY HOPE AND WISH..IS THAT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ALL ARE SAFE AND SOUND ! THANK YOU FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE !!! AND HOPEFULLY MANY MORE VIDEOS FROM YOU, TO COME !!!!!

  • @billj8968
    @billj8968 4 года назад +1

    Amazing - didn't realize your home base was in the GTA!! And AI in medical imaging = awesome! That moment when you left the TP was hilarious but hope you didn't regret that! And from the future - the lack of distancing at the gate was quite a shock to see...at Shopper's and Metro today - everyone was distancing

  • @tinussr664
    @tinussr664 4 года назад +1

    the effort you ley in this is just sooo good

  • @Cyclotreker
    @Cyclotreker 4 года назад +11

    Wow! What a very nice room. I can’t imagine the cost. You must have a very good company that would pay for this.

    • @MrAbuskeleke
      @MrAbuskeleke 2 года назад

      It happens to be the company that owns this website.

  • @ultraswank
    @ultraswank 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is the best travel video you've made so far. Maybe due to a combination of the circumstances back then and impromptu shooting style. In either way, the result is very entertaining.

  • @duomusicoffical
    @duomusicoffical 4 года назад +6

    I was dying at the champagne 😂 dropping

  • @TheChampy2012
    @TheChampy2012 4 года назад +1

    Wow! An awesome sense of humor and smart too!! Right on! 👍🏻😄Keep up the great work and good luck with med school!! 🤗💙😷

  • @brodeurprice
    @brodeurprice 4 года назад +1

    You’ve outdone yourself, yet again. Keep the isolation content coming!

  • @veeoz9082
    @veeoz9082 4 года назад

    Your sense of humor enlightened my day of WFH and SIP, subscribed!

  • @travelwithkeiran
    @travelwithkeiran 2 года назад +1

    "Let's call him Dipshit" brooo u wrong for that😂💀💀

  • @noemiangeles1555
    @noemiangeles1555 3 года назад

    He's satirical! I like him eloquent and elegant how he put things together. Good vocabulary and articulate. More videos!

  • @edwardlissack1297
    @edwardlissack1297 4 года назад +1

    Very good educational video. Thank you for sharing. I personally won’t travel by plane within Canada unless of extenuating circumstances with my elderly parents who are cared for and watched over at a wonderful retirement home in North Toronto. I live in Vancouver. I’m going to wait this out and focus on universal collective community supporting each other

  • @jiajunsang
    @jiajunsang 4 года назад +1

    Wonderful video! I love the style of yours.

  • @Fernando-zh8vl
    @Fernando-zh8vl 3 года назад

    Great video. Thank you for the insight about travel in this times.

  • @williamledbetter2223
    @williamledbetter2223 4 года назад +1

    Wow...GREAT view!

  • @richarddaniels7116
    @richarddaniels7116 4 года назад +4

    Hello VV. You offer the best travel reviews out there. The videos are informative and entertaining. I've watched other similar videos but find most of the reviewers mostly obnoxious. I especially dislike the ones where the reviewer doesn't talk. It's like watching a foreign language film. I'm eager to see more.

  • @Alex-bt2nz
    @Alex-bt2nz 4 года назад +4

    this channel is gonna blow up

  • @lng4603
    @lng4603 4 года назад +2

    I have just subscribed your channel. I enjoy your vlog, style and personality. I am sure one day your patients will not only benefit from your treatments but also a good dose of your humour. Stay cool!

  • @rmwgroup3465
    @rmwgroup3465 4 года назад +1

    NOT boring at all...it was very educational yet a bit of fun thrown in as well...well done !

  • @rmwgroup3465
    @rmwgroup3465 4 года назад +1

    ALWAYS love all your videos! Unique style and love those nitty jokes making videos more fun and less boring. Add oil!

  • @wheatwild
    @wheatwild 4 года назад +1

    As always VV, you're the man. Are the 700 really a step up from the QC 35?

  • @GamePlaysPixels
    @GamePlaysPixels 4 года назад +1

    A joy to watch .. cheeky boy

  • @seanp7dc
    @seanp7dc 4 года назад +1

    Good video and messaging. I'm glad you made some of the recommendations you did. Stay safe.

  • @patriwang
    @patriwang 4 года назад +1

    Hi!! Can you tell me what (video, photo, and audio) gear do you use for your vlogs??

  • @neerajsureshiyer9051
    @neerajsureshiyer9051 4 года назад +1

    i say this on your instagram page and i couldn’t wait for this video

  • @lynngibson4085
    @lynngibson4085 3 года назад

    Hi can I ask a couple of questions as new to your channel. Just wondering how you prevent your glasses from fogging over with mask? Other question is what is the little black box with flashing light that you wear?

  • @TheSepz
    @TheSepz 4 года назад +1

    When I saw the text "I didn't take the toilet paper with me" ... I was like "Ahhhh! C'mon man!!" And I don't know exactly why I did that reaction! Haha. Good video. Keep it up.

  • @komkom0990
    @komkom0990 4 года назад +2

    Love your videos! Your jokes and awful acting is what keeps me sane during the crisis!

  • @raynelancaster2918
    @raynelancaster2918 4 года назад +1

    Quick question though, how are you able to fly on standby?

  • @radium8304
    @radium8304 4 года назад +1

    The hot tub tour was great for my morale. 😆

  • @hongkongfootballontour
    @hongkongfootballontour 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic video

  • @dhammarosi
    @dhammarosi 4 года назад +14

    ”I don’t have a drinking problem, except when I can’t get a drink.”

  • @heythatsuzz
    @heythatsuzz 4 года назад +1

    Love these videos!

  • @Totoro88
    @Totoro88 4 года назад +4

    He said he will make his hair and then head to the airport but looks the same in the end 😄😂

    • @brianahernofficial
      @brianahernofficial 4 года назад +1

      Totoro88 he probably had a pregame drink instead lol

  • @pigedehekkan
    @pigedehekkan 4 года назад

    I love the standby selection option in the app. Looks very convenient. Is that an Air Canada app specific?

  • @hiroshiyamashita7582
    @hiroshiyamashita7582 4 года назад

    Nice video. Great job.👍 I like the way you talk. Sounds very clear and smart.

  • @ogtays7871
    @ogtays7871 4 года назад +1

    What app do you use to check the standby

  • @gregorybaker330
    @gregorybaker330 4 года назад +1

    You are streets ahead of SC and will do well in this form of infotainment and best wishes. Honesty always the best policy in the long term.

  • @danielkandi4582
    @danielkandi4582 4 года назад +2

    still love your humor... xD its fkn amazing

  • @Franktilson
    @Franktilson 3 года назад

    Love the bath scene !

  • @747Sean
    @747Sean 4 года назад +2

    Tiezheng: “let’s call him dipshit”
    RUclips: DEMONETIZED
    Random person: “Fuck”
    RUclips: still monetized

  • @cakapis
    @cakapis 4 года назад +1

    I think I am agree with many of comments here that this video is great, but I won't compare your channel with Sam Chui because I know, you have your own values to hold on, so do Sam Chui. Both of you are equally great in many different ways... Look forward to watch more of your video. Best from Jakarta Indonesia

  • @paradonym
    @paradonym 4 года назад +1

    You have to have a business for which you have to travel. Like a youtube channel or a free wordpress blog. Then airlines get you through any travel restrictions. When your business case is essentially flying and visiting hotels.

  • @jacobjepsen6769
    @jacobjepsen6769 4 года назад

    Absolutly adore your videos. They are funny as hell. Thumbs up to you. 👍🥂

  • @11joe111100
    @11joe111100 4 года назад +1

    Just flew from Sf to Denver (had to fly back injured, older relative. Not coronavirus related). Really odd to see SFO and DIA ghost towns. Tons of empty seats on United and could move seats freely. No TSA lines, barely any cars picking up/dropping off, all airport stores closed that are not “essential”. And I wore an n95 mask and gloves as many others did on the flight. Odd times....

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 2 года назад

    Vancouver is my favourite city in the world right now. I'd love to go back there for a visit one day. And when I do, I'm going to be booking that hotel room!

  • @Chavez787
    @Chavez787 4 года назад +1

    Great video 👍🏼 . Stay safe !

  • @pokerworld
    @pokerworld 4 года назад +2

    Recent sub here, had to give your vid a like. I’m stuck at home w my wife and 3 kids. I am living thru u vicariously. I didn’t travel the world and go on adventures before I got married. Love your videos. Appreciate the commentary, and look forward to the food parts. Good job man. Thanks for providing info and entertainment for those of us stuck in our houses during this covid shit. Cheers.

  • @crybabyteamo
    @crybabyteamo 4 года назад +1

    Just putting the fact out there, surgical masks will stop filtering anything after 2.5 hours of use. It's very well characterized in studies and you can find research articles about it on PubMed.

  • @johnfrank6112
    @johnfrank6112 4 года назад

    Love your channel. It's amazing what a 5 second self description can lead to. Congratulations, at such a young age, on not just thinking about but living your nomadic dream. I'm looking forward to watching new material. Say hello to dipshit for me.

  • @CJ-fh5xq
    @CJ-fh5xq 4 года назад +2

    Isn't Dan Lok's penthouse located there? Notice the same background.

  • @GabrielWan
    @GabrielWan 3 года назад

    23:09 Knives Out! Love that movie.

  • @timeoinkroll9079
    @timeoinkroll9079 4 года назад +1

    Very good video!

  • @imakill99
    @imakill99 4 года назад +1

    How did you do an engineering degree and a regular degree simulataneously?

  • @johannaliu3479
    @johannaliu3479 4 года назад

    Awesome work!

  • @derindrd
    @derindrd 4 года назад

    What monitor do you have?

  • @nkhan4
    @nkhan4 2 года назад +2

    Can you please talk about how you contracted COVID and how it was for you? I know it didn't deter you from travelling as I've seen more of your videos, however, as a doctor myself, I am curious to know the thought dilemma you went through, where you had to travel for work, and the health costs associated with it given the pandemic.

  • @Madmonkeyitch
    @Madmonkeyitch 4 года назад +2

    Calling your buddy dipshit, Hahahaha! Super Asian. That was me in high school 25 years ago! Rock on brother man!!!

  • @bacleviet6187
    @bacleviet6187 4 года назад

    Could you can review bamboo airways boeing 787-9 from Hanoi to Prague or Hanoi to Munich or Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city??

  • @carlamays4682
    @carlamays4682 4 года назад

    Thank you. Very informative.

  • @gamingpalace876
    @gamingpalace876 4 года назад +2

    Me at 5:50: He is going to drop that.
    5:52: *Drops it, IN STYLE*
    I Lost my shit when you dropped that

  • @jasonchiang8092
    @jasonchiang8092 4 года назад +2

    我又来了 up主好帅

  • @pbjofficial
    @pbjofficial 4 года назад +1

    hey fellow Vancouverite :) I flew back to Guangzhou around the same time and everyone was fully decked out in hazmat suits, goggles, gloves etc - stay safe!

  • @BonkersAboutAlice
    @BonkersAboutAlice 4 года назад +1

    You have very good observational skills

  • @deepinspace9336
    @deepinspace9336 4 года назад

    What luggage do you use btw?

  • @squadsgt4407
    @squadsgt4407 4 года назад +1

    What is the suitcase you've got??

  • @beefbrisket168
    @beefbrisket168 4 года назад

    I used to work in airline catering. The box shit in domestic is always garbage. in International economy (at least for Air Canada) frozen and heated back up in flight (can't remember special meals though). Also used to work the ramp, it is true about the water used in coffee/tea, the water in the aircraft pipes is question despite being potable.

  • @Aviation_traveler
    @Aviation_traveler 4 года назад

    really the video sound so good