I Solo Travelled To The LAST EVER BLOCKBUSTER! (Reunited with 💖him💖 & other Oregon adventures)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024

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  • @audreyfast146
    @audreyfast146 Год назад +169

    I do not normally feel compelled to comment. But I just wanted to say that this series genuinely warms my heart and is so inspiring. Thank you for putting yourself out there and allowing us to come along with you on your travels. What a beautiful slice of joy and peace on the internet. 💜

  • @ginny3282
    @ginny3282 Год назад +163

    Omg Mark I’m a grandma and 73 and this blockbuster has so many happy memories for me ….. when my kids were growing up 3 girls…. We didn’t have lots of money and it was such a treat for my family to go every Friday night and rent movies for the weekend ….. we would also plan our snacks for movie nights such a fun memory thank you ❤

    • @Dood98d
      @Dood98d Год назад +2

      So cute 💛

  • @Hyacinth000
    @Hyacinth000 Год назад +247

    you know when they ask you the question " Name 3 people you would love to meet?" You are one of those people, Mark.❤

    • @otiliarachieriu1357
      @otiliarachieriu1357 Год назад +1

      Same ❤

    • @andreaodonnell2159
      @andreaodonnell2159 Год назад +3

      Same here. He seems so lovely and funny , it’d be great fun to be friends with him ❤

    • @Sharon_Gee
      @Sharon_Gee Год назад +2

      He just seems so down to earth n normal

    • @sadie7099
      @sadie7099 Год назад +3

      I feel very lucky because I actually met mark years ago when he came to a hp event while I was an intern - I didn’t watch him as the time but he’s become such a comforting person in my life I’m so glad I got to meet him!

    • @SavvySmiles11
      @SavvySmiles11 Год назад

      This 💕

  • @TaraGriffith97
    @TaraGriffith97 Год назад +120

    Mark and his New Zealand “friend” makes my heart so happy ☺️ The best duos are the ones where one of them is chronically online and the other hardly even uses internet 😂😂 ie Taylor and Joe, Ariana and dalton, Kim and used to be Pete 😂, etc

  • @tinabee34
    @tinabee34 Год назад +24

    Mark best trip ever, now your New Zealand friend needs to show you around New Zealand you would just be in your element

  • @megg_x25
    @megg_x25 Год назад +70

    so proud of you Mark for going on loads of these solo travels and inspiring loads of us to do the same, we love you🫶🏼

  • @kathleenoneill5470
    @kathleenoneill5470 Год назад +19

    Hi Mark I'm a 65yr lady that doesn't get out much because of my health
    I 💙 watching how excited you get it's like seeing the world through a child's eyes brings back memories of taking my nephews niece and how excited they would get Thanks for the memories 🤗🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍😁

  • @majahansen7421
    @majahansen7421 Год назад +15

    I honestly love that you're so real about being anxious and scared when traveling, I feel like it makes it a bit easier for people like me who deals with the same sometimes - it reminds me that I can travel and do things I'm scared of, and that I don't have to do it perfectly.
    Thank you for always being real, Mark ❤️

  • @mirandah6348
    @mirandah6348 Год назад +36

    Have you thought about doing a tips video for solo traveling? For example how you pick the destination, and the research you do beforehand (i.e renting cars, plane fares, hotels, activities). I love these videos!!

    • @rc27td
      @rc27td Год назад +1

      id love this!

  • @Mike_Vlogs_YT
    @Mike_Vlogs_YT Год назад +14

    I can’t believe there’s still a blockbuster. So nostalgic!! I love how they’ve kept it the same and not tried to modernise it

  • @nicolajane1706
    @nicolajane1706 Год назад +34

    Your videos literally help my mental health more than I can say. I'm sure it's the same for many others. You are a truly lovely person and I'm so glad you decided to start making videos. X

  • @amywatt0819
    @amywatt0819 Год назад +1

    I don’t know why but when you were in Blockbuster I cried 😅 it made me feel so nostalgic and I was instantly transported back in time to Saturday nights picking movies with my parents and then getting snacks and having a cosy night in. This was a lovely video ❤

  • @paigem016
    @paigem016 Год назад +7

    I’m SO excited for this because your in Oregon!!! I’m born & raised in Portland. I’ve watched your videos for years & love you & Zoe. The fact your in my home state & geeking out over how beautiful it is warms my heart because it’s one of the reasons I love this state. I hope to get to England one day ❤❤❤

  • @nikitagiffin4457
    @nikitagiffin4457 Год назад +20

    Mark, you’re the sweetest person! Proud of you and your solo travels. 💜

  • @lynnhind4747
    @lynnhind4747 Год назад +14

    So proud and happy for you Mark. Was great to see you and your friend. I watched this and was smiling all the way through, well once you’d gotten over the first night. You really are doing well even driving in America and in the dark when you don’t know your way around yet. 😘😘😘😘🥰

  • @TheSingermegonyoutub
    @TheSingermegonyoutub Год назад +8

    This was so cosy!! Also really hope this ‘friend’ may actually end up being something more for you - you deserve yourself a man ❤😂

  • @kaylielangtry
    @kaylielangtry Год назад +51

    We are so proud of you Mark! This is amazing.

  • @fabric.soundz
    @fabric.soundz Год назад +11

    watching Mark grow makes me smile, his solo travels are the best

  • @amandazook
    @amandazook Год назад +6

    Mark!! I love you & your love for nostalgic childhood memories. Last night I got lost on Instagram 80's/90's toys that I had when I was little. It's so crazy the memories & even the smells you can remember from when you were little! Seeing you at Blockbuster brought back so many good memories with my Dad who passed away this last October. Thank you so much for sharing that with us, you make the world a better place! I also just came out as Bisexual which you have always helped inspire me to just be myself! Again thank you so much for this & just being you!!💙💜🌈

  • @linzertube
    @linzertube Год назад +9

    It was awesome seeing inside a Blockbuster again! The LAST BLOCKBUSTER!!! I have good memories of it, too, roaming the isles looking for the next movie.❤
    You’re doing it right, Mark! Living life to the fullest. Being a positive light for yourself and others. Taking your time with love. Pursuing your dreams. I’m happy for you.
    You blasted my ears off with that last minute of song in the vlog…but it was a GOOD GOOD song (and I probably had my sound turned up too high…hahaha!)😅
    Take care, until next time.🤩💗

  • @MyPetGargoyle_
    @MyPetGargoyle_ Год назад +8

    WOW WOW WOW MARK!!!! you are doing INCREDIBLE things on your own! like how.the.hell. do you do it? The things you did in this trip like.... I am gobsmacked 🤣 even just the driving in America!! when it's snowing! and a long journey... wtf. You are amazing. AMAZING. You can do anything.

  • @Spirit010
    @Spirit010 Год назад +8

    ugh im so happy for u, every time i see u and the New Zealand guy i just get so excited hahaha xx

  • @Sophie-zr8ng
    @Sophie-zr8ng Год назад +6

    I can't lie the blockbuster montage from in the store actually made me so emotional. so many memories I think for everyone and just a reminder of things that are gone and that will be gone forever one day, im happy but sad at the same time watching 💔thank you so much for your solo travel vlogs mark, they remind me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and that even if you're alone its not a reason to miss out on the things you want to experience in life. thank you, what a lovely video ❤

  • @bethaimee881
    @bethaimee881 Год назад +21

    You’re so inspiring with these solo travels I’ve always wanted to go to Canada but no one will come with me so I’ve decided (with great anxiety attached) to go this year on my own maybe even film my solo travels so I don’t feel as alone

  • @tanithmcgrath1682
    @tanithmcgrath1682 Год назад +13

    Aww Mark, this is so lovely. You’re such an inspiration ❤ Also why was it just so cute seeing you with your New Zealand friend ☺️

  • @lucymainwaring
    @lucymainwaring Год назад +2

    being a 90s kid Blockbuster is it! I remember every Friday my dad would take us to Blockbuster on the way home and every week me and my siblings would argue over what movie to rent and then we'd also get to pick our snacks. I'd love to go to the last ever block buster standing. Such a nostaglic trip!

  • @carolcoombes4357
    @carolcoombes4357 Год назад +6

    Your videos are so good and so honest and “real” your excitement is contagious your fears / anxiety we all can relate to we all need a Mark Ferris in our lives Just love all that you do Mark and look forward to the next one !

  • @stefaniegalea6810
    @stefaniegalea6810 Год назад +1

    In the 90’s My boyfriend and i would practically live at Blockbuster. The joy of looking round the whole store and choosing your movie then deciding on your snacks was just the best. We would literally run back to his for movie night ! It seemed to never get boring ha ha ha … 25 years later he is now my husband and we still adore movie night !!!. ❤

  • @toocoolforeverything
    @toocoolforeverything Год назад +6

    Mark, it makes me smile so hard whenever I watch u on ur solo trips. you're making your inner child so so happy 💕 💕

  • @bettinamcdonald5394
    @bettinamcdonald5394 Год назад +3

    Mark, next time you are in the States & near North Carolina I would love to show you around! You would love it here. We have the best of both worlds, the beach at one end and mountains at the other! I think we would have a BALL! 💐🤗

  • @dougschlitz8123
    @dougschlitz8123 Год назад +3

    Mark, you are indeed a pleasure to watch ! One of my absolute favorite you tubers ! Thank you for sharing !

  • @lisama4903
    @lisama4903 10 месяцев назад

    Loved this video, very nostalgic, with the blockbuster store . I miss this we stores aswell. Always a weekly tradition in our family. Oregon looks so beautiful and the landscapes are stunning. Here’s to more solo trips ! Thanks mark

  • @libbyoutten8413
    @libbyoutten8413 Год назад +8

    You've come such a long way and I admire your confidence! I hope one day that I'll be just as courageous as you. Keep being you, lots of love 💗💖

  • @4402hunter
    @4402hunter Год назад +4

    I know it's none of our business but I hope you and New Zealand friend had a magical night together 😁

  • @miranda___
    @miranda___ Год назад +3

    Mark you’re so genuine with all of us, it’s just so refreshing to watch you being your authentic & amazing self wherever you are! Love your solo trips! It makes me feel much better about my solo travels coming up soon but also to see you thriving & enjoying life like you deserve! You’re the best friend we all wished we could’ve have had our entire lives! Blockbuster’s always gold & the memories of what are we going to rent growing up with my family & friends is everything because I used to do this & lost my dad years ago so it’s little things like this that remind me of those times too but I love seeing you in Oregon loving life! Thank you for taking us with you on your travels! Such an amazing trip & the scenery! It’s like being there with a best friend whenever you post, anything! So awesome to see you happy! ☺️🙏🏻❤️

  • @anniecoll23
    @anniecoll23 Год назад +7

    I adored this one mark! You are smashing it!

  • @Mrsknightful
    @Mrsknightful Год назад +2

    Seeing places I grew up through someone else's eyes is magical. So happy you loved the northwest Mark!

  • @d.alexandratorres
    @d.alexandratorres Год назад +1

    Mark Ferris, you make my heart sing. You remind me so much of my brother whom I adore with my whole entire being and watching you be your true self and go on adventures and live your best life just makes me think of him and how proud I am of you both, it brings literal tears to my eyes.

  • @kgigi4
    @kgigi4 Год назад +5

    This is so nostalgic! Much love to you, Mark 💕

  • @Kjvanderxo
    @Kjvanderxo 7 месяцев назад

    You’re the best, Mark! Never change 🫶

  • @Joysteib
    @Joysteib Год назад +2

    Another great solo trip and glad you took us along with you! Love the scenery in Portland(on my bucket list) So happy you got to meet up with your friend. Thanks for sharing with us and take care!!

  • @SavingUpWithSarah
    @SavingUpWithSarah Год назад +2

    Mark with all your exploring you need some hiking shoes! Those converse must be slippery lol ❤❤

  • @leonie3370
    @leonie3370 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love that we get to see more snippets of your New Zealand friend Mark, I'm so invested in this! And so so happy for you!

  • @maranda7426
    @maranda7426 Год назад +3

    I love your solo travels. It’s given me more confidence to do things without other people. And now I’m planning to move across the country by myself. You’ve helped me learn to trust myself and be able to do scary things.

  • @alexandraclough4074
    @alexandraclough4074 Год назад +1

    Got a 'fizzy nose' when you and your NZ friend were chilling on the cliff/rock, so special. Another fav vlog 💓

  • @KristinaMcCoy1
    @KristinaMcCoy1 Год назад +1

    Kids now will never know the excitement of going to Blockbuster to pick a movie on a Friday night.

  • @BeckyWilliams31
    @BeckyWilliams31 Год назад +1

    Can’t get enough of these solo trips Mark, I absolutely love them ❤.
    The fact you’re now driving in America means you’re growing in confidence even more! So glad you were able to see your New Zealand friend too ☺️. Also so nostalgic to see the last Blockbuster 🥲. I have fond memories going there to rent movies, I wish they’d bring it back to the UK. Love you Mark 💕😁

  • @emmag6493x
    @emmag6493x Год назад

    Mark do you know what, I've been not feeling the greatest today, I have the flu but my gosh your videos always always make me smile, your warm, so comforting and your so kind, down hearted and loving. Your so grounded and that's what I love about you. Please never change. We love you ❤️ xx

  • @earthytaurus
    @earthytaurus Год назад

    I miss blockbuster so much. loved Friday night movies with the family.

  • @hannahcrompton5467
    @hannahcrompton5467 Год назад +1

    The solo mark vlogs make me so happy! Your so amazing mark and should be so proud of yourself! Love you mark! 💙

  • @ricky.odriosola
    @ricky.odriosola Год назад +4

    omg blockbuster 😭 the nostalgia hit hard

  • @jennatsimpson
    @jennatsimpson 7 месяцев назад

    It’s so cool seeing you in my home state, especially Portland where I live. I love seeing things I recognize and you getting excited about them, I hope you enjoyed it here :)

  • @sophielambert7432
    @sophielambert7432 Год назад +1

    I love this series so much, I’ve always missed out on doing things because of friends not wanting to go and this series has really given me the push and confidence to do things on my own. I have a few trips and gigs booked I would’ve missed out on through fear of going alone. I never would’ve been able to do it without these videos. So thank you so so much. You’re the best ❤️

  • @staceybee123
    @staceybee123 Год назад +1

    Loved this vlog Mark ❤ I remember when I was a child (am now 36!) and me and my sister were in the fish and chip shop in our local town and my mum opened the door of the fish and chip shop and just yelled across to me and my sister, ‘I’LL BE IN BLOCKBUSTERS!’ 😅 me and my sis still say it to each other now so watching this vlog was so nostalgic. The scenery was so beautiful and the music choices too. X

  • @izzeyphipps4989
    @izzeyphipps4989 Год назад +6

    I love u mark, your videos always lift my mood❤

  • @judimcdonnell1971
    @judimcdonnell1971 Год назад +2

    You are so brave Mark ❤

  • @katstrong6458
    @katstrong6458 Год назад

    You’re such a ray of sunshine. Makes me feel so cozy and happy watching you.

  • @dannibrown8936
    @dannibrown8936 Год назад +1

    Did I cry seeing blockbusters? Yes I did I'm loving your solo adventures ❤️

  • @beckiethomas5739
    @beckiethomas5739 Год назад

    I literally cried when you walked into Blockbuster... It truly symbolizes the good old days ... Thank you for sharing 🤗💕

  • @EmmaRosenBooks
    @EmmaRosenBooks Год назад

    That brings back memories. I worked at an independent video shop growing up.

  • @vanessalotusv3950
    @vanessalotusv3950 Год назад +1

    omgggoodness that walk was beautiful. Also so happy you made it to the last standing Blockbuster, Mark :)

  • @doxiemomma2014
    @doxiemomma2014 Год назад +2

    I love your solo travels. It makes me want to do some traveling on my own. ❤

  • @karencurtis6141
    @karencurtis6141 Год назад +1

    Omg I’m so so proud of you 🤗, I feel your ready for anything.
    Thursday was our Blockbuster night cheap rates , buy 2 popcorn get another free😳… them were the days.
    The snow on the mountains looked wonderful and just enough on the ground to still be able to get about and explore.
    Travel really is you thing 🥰.take care x

  • @meganamy1825
    @meganamy1825 Год назад +1

    Mark, you should put your travel videos into a folder so I can just rewatch them all back to back 💕

  • @katiebigglestone446
    @katiebigglestone446 Год назад +1

    I would love to visit the twilight house where Bella and Charlie lived. It’s now a air bnb on your next trip

  • @Quartzone6145
    @Quartzone6145 Год назад +1

    Love this mark!your so brave driving on the opposite side of the Rd in the dark.and I always think it but from one libra to another I'm exactly the same as you and love the(crying watching people get dogs)😀

  • @lexibilton
    @lexibilton Год назад +2

    mark this is such a beautiful vlog!!! you are such a pure soul

  • @MF-wb8hn
    @MF-wb8hn Год назад +1

    I adore this series! Really inspiring & just lovely to watch. Also hats off for the night drive from the airport & 22:38 Mark you are SO beautiful 🔥

  • @ppthegreatest3941
    @ppthegreatest3941 Год назад +2

    Loved every minute of this video Mark. Anyone who has you as a friend is very very lucky! ❤ hugs xsuex

  • @charleybryson5182
    @charleybryson5182 Год назад

    Watching these videos always make me emotional. So happy for you Mark, keep being you xx

  • @Elizabeth_in_progress
    @Elizabeth_in_progress Год назад

    It's so much fun seeing my neck of the woods through the eyes of a visitor! Wonderful video sir! ☺

  • @catherinerimer5772
    @catherinerimer5772 Год назад +1

    It doesn’t feel like it was that long ago since blockbusters closed but I have so many nice memories as a kid and at Uni going to blockbusters and getting ice cream/popcorn and renting a video. Love a bit of nostalgia

  • @lucylittle2154
    @lucylittle2154 Год назад

    I LOVE WATCHING YOUR SOLO TRIPS ❤❤❤

  • @Joss.....
    @Joss..... Год назад +2

    I am a really nostaligic person. Weird because my childhood wasnt the greatest. I think extermely nostalgic people must be wired a certain way 🤔
    My fave films to rent as a kid were Homeward Bound and Hocus Pocus! 😆

  • @tatersprecious5827
    @tatersprecious5827 Год назад +1

    I can't believe I didn't know the last Blockbuster was in Bend! It's nice to see you in my neck of the woods. Although winter is not the nicest time to visit, it looked like a great trip! ☺

  • @xoch1717
    @xoch1717 Год назад +1

    these are my comfort videos! I really admire you :)

  • @steffd378
    @steffd378 Год назад

    This was beautiful start to finish. The nostalgic feels over that blockbuster was intense! Thank you for taking us on your travels 🥰

  • @MrsSmith-dy9iz
    @MrsSmith-dy9iz Год назад

    I am so excited! I'm off to Bend this weekend just for a quick trip (1 day) and I've been thinking about where to stay and the Campfire looks so fun! I might have to stay there! And maybe pop over to blockbuster for a little look see. I loved seeing this trip! You were just 4.5 hours away from me!

  • @MW-fm7lw
    @MW-fm7lw Год назад

    Wow what an amazing video! I enjoyed every moment of it! And hats off to you for not only driving in America but in the dark and ice!!! ❤ thank you for sharing this amazing part of your adventure x

  • @Lucwhy
    @Lucwhy Год назад

    Just so you know Mark you're my ultimate cozy RUclips! I'm so chuffed for you going on this trip, what an adventure - you're super brave and inspiring, I wanna do this kinda stuff!

  • @michelle_mitch_p
    @michelle_mitch_p Год назад

    You have the best way of making me feel so loved and relaxed and happy with your vlogs. Just so amazing. ❤

  • @alexarobertson17
    @alexarobertson17 Год назад +4

    Yay!!! We LOVE a Mark video! ❤❤❤

  • @HeyNins
    @HeyNins Год назад

    Gosh, I just love you so much. You just get me through the day! Thank you Mark

  • @kerriewheeler1079
    @kerriewheeler1079 Год назад

    Mark!!!! This was the most enjoyable video!! My brother lives in Oregon and it reminded me of the time I went to visit him…. BEAUTIFUL state!! I miss it so much, and the music choices…. Freaking awesome!!❤❤

  • @dianeslater9316
    @dianeslater9316 Год назад +1

    what am amazing vlog mark so well put together and all the music was so perfect 🥰 and you looked so happy you looked so at home there what a stunning place it was like i was watching an american movie🥰

  • @DoughnutsAndBabybells
    @DoughnutsAndBabybells Год назад +4

    Here he is!!!!

  • @lorimarkey516
    @lorimarkey516 Год назад

    I cried, I just missed seeing you! I stayed at That Campfire Hotel a week before YOU got there ! So happy you got to see Blockbuster and more great sites around Bend, I'm from there, and Love it! Love you so much, always look forward to more from you!

  • @angelapryke8020
    @angelapryke8020 Год назад

    That has taken me back, thanks Mark I remember staying with my Nan and Grandad and hiring from the huge Blockbuster on Welling Corner.

  • @kisforkrisitne
    @kisforkrisitne Год назад

    So glad you could come enjoy our state! Oregon really is a magical place.

  • @thealysonlarue
    @thealysonlarue Год назад +2

    you’ve been such a massive inspiration to me on my solo traveling journey! i leave in 3 weeks to backpack europe and I’m so excited ❤️ thank you for your videos, love!

  • @Athomewiththewilliamsons
    @Athomewiththewilliamsons Год назад

    I look forward to your videos now as a highlight to my weeks/ month. You and your videos give me that boost I need, as waiting for C results and other stresses is exhausting. Much love x

  • @ayre613
    @ayre613 Год назад

    Seeing you so happy makes me happy. Thank you for these videos 💜

  • @sarahdean1595
    @sarahdean1595 Год назад

    Crying with the music at the end.... I love how content you are lately xx

  • @RitaMarieHartford
    @RitaMarieHartford Год назад

    Beautiful! I'm sorry you get anxious driving in America! It can be a lot! I drive on snow pretty frequently - can definitely teach you here in Colorado! Thanks for the nostalgic! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @abbiejones1303
    @abbiejones1303 Год назад

    You are so brave Mark, you’re such a great role model

  • @cowboyliketay
    @cowboyliketay Год назад

    Mark, you and your New Zealand friend had me blushing so hard. ☺️

  • @cherrywallis
    @cherrywallis Год назад +1

    Ha, I'm glad I'm not the only one that sleeps to brown noise (though lately, green noise on the calm app). 😂

  • @lucysmart6472
    @lucysmart6472 Год назад +2

    Omg driving in the US sounds so scary, being on the other side of the road and the steering wheel on the other side too😳 I’ve been driving for 8 years but I don’t think I’d handle the stress😂😂 you’ve done so well ❤️

  • @bridwillis2676
    @bridwillis2676 Год назад

    Best solo travel ever!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @EmberGW
    @EmberGW Год назад

    Awe I just love seeing you happy it warms my heart!