Vacation Around The World Without Flying | 38 Trains & Amtrak
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3 ай бұрынToday we have put together a vacation around the world without flying. We had a wonderful time traversing the world via train and cruise ships. We took 38 and 5 cruise ships to make our entire journey. We hope you enjoy coming along with us. We used Amtrak for the US portion of the trip.
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@mrscuteas 2 ай бұрын
🤩 this is how I would love to travel, thank you for letting me tag along virtually ❤
@manhattanrats 2 ай бұрын
I've never seen anything like this before, and I'm so thankful to you for showing how it can be done! Robert in NYC.
@stcroixlover1 2 ай бұрын
I never dreamed that you could the world without taking a flight. How cool, thanks a million for sharing.
@iluvcruising 12 күн бұрын
Yeah that was quite Kool! Thanks Allie and Rob for taking us along. I'm going to go look at your vids to see if you posted any others for some of these stops. I know this one was long but I want more! Lol
@PinkHawk191 2 ай бұрын
My Zady which is grandpa in Yiddish was off the coast of Normandy on the USS Woolsey DD439 Destroyer. So proud of him for being involved in D-Day. I am proud to be his granddaughter!
@chiarac3833 2 ай бұрын
We are proud of him too. I thank all who served in our military.
@elenamcguckin9254 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 for taking me all around the world 🌍
@midlifetravelers6151 2 ай бұрын
I imagine this was a hard video to edit. So much good footage. Hard decisions what to include. But what a marvelous experience, you two!
@kourtneyk7944 2 ай бұрын
As a hater of flying , this is the kind of video i needed ❤
@terrywalker2437 2 ай бұрын
I thought I could do this when I retire, for at least 2 years. But I am beginning to rethink that. I think I would get board and miss having my own home, my own bed, and just simply normalcy after a while - once the novelty of seeing different places wears off. I think I could definitely travel a few times a year. But I would prefer to have a place where I can go home to.. Our plan is to payoff our current home which has more than doubled what we bought it for, and purchase a new smaller home with 100% cash. That way we won't have a mortgage. It definitely would be cool to travel around the world like this. It looks like a fun adventure.
@dazlebluefrogify 2 ай бұрын
You've need bing deep Pockets this trip would not of been cheap😂😂
@terrywalker2437 2 ай бұрын
@@dazlebluefrogify agree. They used points to offset cost.
@RED-cy7ig 2 ай бұрын
So funny to see everyone with their phones while getting on the Hello Kitty Train. So cool.
@anneholden9908 2 ай бұрын
What a fantastic trip! Thanks for taking us along!
@dougb.2627 2 ай бұрын
This is awesome, I was thinking of doing this exact thing once my son is off to college. Unfortunately my wife couldn't be less interested. 😢 Following vicariously
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
It sounds like you do not wish to tell how much the trip would cost, in cash. Just keep us guessing. I would love to see a breakdown of each segment, listing number of nights, cabin type, and cost per person.
@CGSevenxPhoto 19 күн бұрын
I'd guess it's gotta add up to somewhere near 20K plus 😬 without rewards, credit cards, sponsorship, points, and even more frequent travel perks.
@cruisecrazy7066 19 күн бұрын
@@CGSevenxPhoto Where do I sign up? I wanna go.
@barbaragamache2751 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video thank you both for sharing
@anitasimmons3599 2 ай бұрын
Wow, Thank you. This shows the possibilities. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
@CircleofGrace1 2 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness. This is another reason why I love you both. We get to see that it’s possible to travel the world….just like this!😊
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
Rail enthusiasts unite!😃 Fabulous editing, wondrous location photography and an epic 'round-the-world journey! I've watched this superb video compilation more than five times since you published it ... and I'm not done yet. Y'all are so inspirational to so many of us.🌎🌍🗼🗽🌏🌇🚆🌆🚄🌄🛤✈🌅⛴ 🛬⛩❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you so much, Rob and Allie!!!👏👏👏
@joshuadominictoling5310 2 ай бұрын
I liked the Amtrak's 50th Anniversary old and new Paint Scheme on the "Heritage Units" great. The 40th Anniversary "Heritage Units" are wrecked and scrapped beyond repair at the Beech Grove Shops outside Indianapolis.
@lindarobinson2104 2 ай бұрын
What a unique way to travel the world.
@scriptimonicaonset 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what we are looking for. Videos that show us where you start and how long you stay in certain areas and where you move on from there that’s what we’re trying to navigate at the moment.
@user-jj3pw1hs2p 2 ай бұрын
Hi Allie & Rob, what a great time you both seemed to have on your around the world vacation by cruise and train. I'm not actually a cruise type girl, but I really enjoyed your pictures of where you went. My most favorite of the trips were in Switzerland, and Greece. OMG all I can say is WOW!!! Thank you so much for putting your vacations out here for all of us to enjoy!!!
@merrilynblackmore6962 2 ай бұрын
What an incredible way to travel and see Europe. You gave me so many ideas. I want to pack and go now. Thanks so much for sharing. I’m curious. Do you still have to travel with masks in Europe?❤
@MsBertaw 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey! You did a great job filming and the music selection was very relaxing to listen to while watching! Thank you!
@pjmartin6690 2 ай бұрын
What an adventure! Thank you for taking us along!!!!
@vikimoody8783 Ай бұрын
An amazing trip! I will keep watching until I see the entire trip. Thanks for your hard work taking videos!
@rosemariegrant444 2 ай бұрын
Why don’t you ever give us at least a thumbnail sketch of how much your trips cost? How can we even plan on duplicating the trips if we don’t know in advance how much we’re going to have to save up for? I can’t help thinking that these trips are sponsored, and that you don’t have to worry about the cost. I don’t mind that part, but you could give us an idea of about how much it would cost us.
@davidwolfhudson 2 ай бұрын
52:08 that mountain view is stunning. great video
@kietero 2 ай бұрын
Wish I knew you guys were in Tokyo. I'm local here so I'd be thrilled to show you guys around town if you are ever in this neck of the woods again.
@ronjoe34 2 ай бұрын
yeahhhhh this is a dream trip.....thatswhatsup.
@dorisbotts6414 2 ай бұрын
What a wonderful trip. I can't believe there is a train ferry. I never heard of it before. What a surprise to see trains on a ferry. That made my day. Safe travels and hope for more train trips in your future, they are my favorites.
@fw7993 2 ай бұрын
What an epic journey! Lucky ducks!
@MyFullFiguredLife 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing
@rossm7071 2 ай бұрын
What an epic video. As a train enthusiast this is my perfect video. I hope it was just as relaxing and fun as it looked
@bsa492 2 ай бұрын
Four Questions: 1) How did you find time to do this? 2) How long did it take for you to do this trip? I noticed that you spent a full month in one location, although I don't remember where. 3) How much money did you budget for this trip and how close did you get to your budget? 4) WHEN did you take this trip? With all the unrest in the Middle East, I would be too fearful to embark on such a journey right now... Thanks!!
@CGSevenxPhoto 19 күн бұрын
Very good questions
@AdventureswithChrissy 2 ай бұрын
I love the music you have in the video very calming and relaxing.
@terryd317 2 ай бұрын
Looks like a dream vacation. Loving the trains.
@sundaibarahonalawrence6250 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@user-cw7cd3yv4r 2 ай бұрын
I really loved this video. But, there was so much footage in Europe, but little after that as you went thru the middle east and asia. I would have liked to see more of the latter. But, always love your videos, and this was an amazing trip.
@GwenDeeful 29 күн бұрын
Love the Italian trains and the cruise from Rome. Thank you
@johnharney6548 2 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks
@robertaphilbrick2393 2 ай бұрын
Love this recap of your around the world by train and cruisers! Do you not like flying? Never heard you talk about that?
@user-zt2yl3ri2j 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your incredible vacation!
@debralavoie9095 2 ай бұрын
I can't pick a favorite. The whole experience was exceptional. The views and all the time spent in the different countries was so fun. Thank you.❤
@oldsoul3576 2 ай бұрын
im doing this over a years time since i cant fly and i want to spend time in each location ...thanks for the cruise info, was just starting to research how to do the ocean-travel
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
Did you book your trains ahead of time, or did you get them "last minute"? How much luggage did you take? Can you give us a list of stuff?
@OSS1956 11 күн бұрын
The planning for this trip must have been epic
@apriljackson5304 2 ай бұрын
This is a delightful vacation vlog‼️ I am truly a fan of this channel. 💯👏🏼
@carra1996 2 ай бұрын
There’s several of the train trips on your video I would like to take. This type of trip around the world is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing. I plan to watch your other videos so I can see more of your trip.
@MargretRoberts 2 ай бұрын
I think this is one of your best videos to date!! I'm sold!!
@annbolandloveslife 2 ай бұрын
This question pertains to the train car at the 29 minute mark (approx). With a shower that also has the toilet in it....if you've showered, and the floor is wet....and then you need to use the toilet a bit later, what do you do to keep your pants from not getting wet? I've seen these combo toilet/showers in campers and have always wondered.
@jerusalem7576 2 ай бұрын
This is very interesting what a nice trip around the world .
@MarNazebear 2 ай бұрын
Great video I would love to do this one day
@TowandaStreet 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your trip! I love the thought that went into planning each stage.
@donnafrazier8674 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤️❤️.
@patriciafuchs5970 2 ай бұрын
Cool idea! Looking forward to tagging along! First train looks decent.
@user-th8tf8pe1k 2 ай бұрын
Thank You for sharing this trip ,, I really enjoy your channel ❤️
@tammaragreen993 Ай бұрын
Wow! Wow! WOW!!!❤
@stuartnicholson1478 2 ай бұрын
At Edinburgh Caledonian Sleeper passengers can use the LNER 1st class lounge from 2000 to 2300. At Glasgow departing passengers use the Avanti Lounge, and arriving passengers can use showers on Platforms 1 and 8- tokens from the on board host
@sukarichristian9039 2 ай бұрын
Loved your adventure.
@Double0pi 2 ай бұрын
My parents did this, but with far more trains, about 10 years ago. I guess it's no longer quite as safe for Americans in Russia, though--the Siberian Express was a major part of their journey. IIRC, they did Beijing to somewhere in Russia, then Siberian Express to Moscow, then trains down through Poland to Germany, then to Portugal. They took a transatlantic cruise to Miami, then took Amtrak to Seattle (I think via D.C./Chicago?). Then two cruises, one from Seattle to Alaska, one from Alaska to Tokyo, then...ok, I've forgotten this part, but there was a cruise from Japan to China somehow, and back by train to Beijing.
@Double0pi 2 ай бұрын
I should add that they didn't do this all in one go--the long cruises were end-of-season repositioning cruises, so they had to do them at different seasons of the year. They live near Seattle, so that was a convenient break point, lol
@ianpilkington2037 5 күн бұрын
Your pronunciation of Glasgow makes me die inside every time I hear it
@kelias1025 2 ай бұрын
Train on ferry in Italy is my favorite !!
@jblkcns Ай бұрын
I need you to plan my bucket list trip!
@nowboardingvlogs 2 ай бұрын
What an EPIC trip this would be! Thanks for sharing!
@k.k.9897 2 ай бұрын
I'm so excited to see this. This is what I want to do. Have you read Jeff Greenwalds " The size of the world" ? A zaney recount of his transglobal no fly experience. Happy Trails!
@user-di2on5gl2d 2 ай бұрын
I thought the California Zephyr was the longest ride. I will try another long distance ride next year.
@MakingLemonadeCreations 2 ай бұрын
The Texas Eagle typically runs between San Antonio and Chicago. The California Zephyr runs LA to Chicago. Was this a special route? Been wanting to take the Amtrak from Denver to Chicago.
@I82much2day-soudonthave2 Ай бұрын
😮We stayed in the Phoenix hotel in DC.once on a weekend and 2nd time week day. The weekend cost was way much cheaper and larger room. The corner room is top notch. Mistake we made Uber from Amtrak station to Hotel. A block and 1/2 we felt taken and foolish.
@poppawasarollinstoneboom9396 Ай бұрын
Awesome video
@debbiepitts9263 2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love love love this 'journey' video! I would love to do this too! Thank you for 'virtually' taking us along! Consider doing escorted guided tours? If yes, I'm in!! Much love from NYC!
@vibrant5235 2 ай бұрын
HOW MUCH DO ALL OF THIS COST THOUGH ???????
@nataliajimenez1870 2 ай бұрын
They have a finance channel (Ground Life Finance) in which they break down their costs. They are really good at getting a lot of points through credit cards that they can convert into train trips and hotel stays. And those repositioning transoceanic cruises tend to be cheaper than traditional cruises
@katielindsey5674 2 ай бұрын
I had no idea,this was possible.
@CGSevenxPhoto 19 күн бұрын
This is why I need to hit the lottery asap haha how the heck do you guys afford to do such things without worrying about everyday things? I dream of the life you're living.
@joshuadominictoling5310 2 ай бұрын
Will you please check the Amtrak's Flexible and Traditional Dining including Cafe Menus only at the Sightseer Lounge Car?
@carolyn9589 2 ай бұрын
This is a fabulous idea! How long did this trip take?
@BijanBeverlyHillsStylist Ай бұрын
Nice
@virgloh8934 2 ай бұрын
Wow this would be my dream trip..only problem is $$$$$.....lol...
@jaykay9034 2 ай бұрын
Allie sure is pretty.
@HavePension-WillTravel 29 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this as I love trains. But I would have liked tposee more about what it was like on the section of your cruises. And when did you travel? There are some horrendous things happening in some parts of the world now. All the best for your future journeys.
@mountainside4883 2 ай бұрын
I'm learning quite a bit from this video.Thanks for all the information provided. How do you guys plan in advance for a trip like this?
@nancywheeler8904 2 ай бұрын
Can you get the bedroom on the Eagle with points?
@SHYsArt 2 ай бұрын
How would one go about planning and researching the trains? hugs
@phronsiekeys 2 ай бұрын
The Caledonian Sleeper food did not look very good considering the class. Huh!
@christynixmn6040 2 ай бұрын
What an amazing trip! How many days was it from start to finish?
@maebrown2938 7 күн бұрын
I love the idea of traveling by train but have heard how uncomfortable it might be for people who have sleep issues. Both of you are very lucky that is not your issue.
@pageharris5693 2 ай бұрын
How did you get from Dubai to Singapore?
@rnmom65 2 ай бұрын
How much time did you all take to make this fabulous trip?
@karens6053 2 ай бұрын
How do you organize and book all your travels. Do you use a app to keep everything in
@J.W.W. 2 ай бұрын
😮
@DanaJohnson-zl4yq 2 ай бұрын
What an amazing trip! What kind of resources did you use to decide where to go and how to get there?
@christinap43 2 ай бұрын
Do you recommend purchasing train tickets in advance in Italy?
@schex9 2 ай бұрын
Looks like its impossible to go low carb on these trains. I need more meat and less bread 🍞 and pasta (paste). Even more veg would be nice.
@jumpintofall56 2 ай бұрын
Can you tell me exactly how many days this took? Can you also recommend a train trip from MN to somewhere and back again in like a week or weekend that would be worth it? Thanks for all your wonderful information.
@jackiepersing-hy3lo 2 ай бұрын
Do the roomette seats recline?
@josephconner4756 2 ай бұрын
I have a question ❓ Where's do you put your dirty clothes after you wear them and were do wash them while you are out for your journey.
@nataliajimenez1870 2 ай бұрын
Hotels and cruise ships have laundry services. Also many cities have coin laundry businesses
@josephconner4756 2 ай бұрын
@@nataliajimenez1870 when are you going to bring out your next KZfaq Channel
@familyvargas7713 Күн бұрын
May I ask how long this journey took and how much was your total cost? We’re retiring in a year and considering to do the same adventure but scared that we might not be able to afford it with our retirement budget.
@robertshelton9881 2 ай бұрын
My conclusion: go straight to Switzerland, and stay there.
@nataliajimenez1870 2 ай бұрын
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world, so staying there for an extended period of time will cost a pretty penny
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
I feel ya. Switzerland is incredibly beautiful! All of the cantons are breathtaking! If I ever get to go there, I don't think I'd leave. I'd find a way to stay. Cheers!
@michaelhoskins832 2 ай бұрын
This is a new video, correct?
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
New in that it is an amazingly edited Grounded Life Travel video compilation.
@lindarobinson2104 2 ай бұрын
Can you do laundry onboard a train?
@dazlebluefrogify 2 ай бұрын
Lovely showing us this but why squeeze it all into one video? You could of done loads of them
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
They did publish separate videos -- lots of them, too. They did a heck of a job editing all of these trips into an amazing travel-video compilation. And mostly trains all over the world. Cool!
@iqti99 2 ай бұрын
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@brentrobson9409 2 ай бұрын
Don't tell us points tell us money