Will 3 hours be enough time for an Italian adventure? Layover Escapes Episode 1: Bergamo, Italy

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Жыл бұрын

I often schedule over-cautious connection times when flying, just incase of cancelations etc, so I'm hoping this can be the start of a new series! Airports are the same the world over so every time I have a few hours to spare, I'm going to get out and explore somewhere a bit more authentic. It won't always work out I know, but I'm off to a flier here...
I was flying home from Bucharest to Edinburgh via Milan with Ryanair. Then I realised it wasn't Milan at all, it was Bergamo. And Bergamo city centre is not too far from the airport, so let's try and have a mini Italian adventure with the 180 minutes I have free! What could possibly go wrong...
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@tsr207 Жыл бұрын

Steve's secret is that he explains to his audience what he is going to do - and we then follow together- and we discover the surprises with him ! He makes it look so easy (its not!). He is without doubt one of the best travelogue presenters on You Tube !

@janinehawkins9565 Жыл бұрын

Here Here

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Wow!!!

@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel Жыл бұрын

Here here too

@the-pissouri-two Жыл бұрын

Here here three 😊

@alanadams-ni7uk Жыл бұрын

The one in Latvia brought back memories . Many regional stations are like bus stops . The stop I got off at was at least a station and I did it through the day . His mistake was really dangerous and he won't do anything like that again I'm sure .

@branc2658 Жыл бұрын

The right pronunciation of Bergamo is yours, with the stress on the first syllable. I'm Italian.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! :)

@MrSnout5 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I took a day trip to Bergamo three months ago, my work colleagues thought I was mad, but people like yourself would understand. The return fare on Ryanair from London Stansted was £19.98! The flight left at 8.00 with the return departing at 18.20, so I had around six hours there. and like you I wasted time trying to find a place to buy a ticket on the no. 1 bus. I got off in town at the bus station and walked all the way up to Citta Alta, deciding not to take the funicular railway. Boy, was it an exhausting climb, but I got the great views on the latter part of the walk. The old city is absolutely lovely, it was a lot quieter when I was there in late January and a lot of the shops/cafes were closed, but it was a perfect blue sky day with temperature of about 8 celsius. The bus from Citta Alta took me all the way back to the airport; the flight left on time and landed into a foggy Stansted around 9.30pm. Would I do the trip again? Absolutely! Italians I spoke to pronounced Bergamo with a soft 'a.'

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Superb! I would've loved a few extra hours there and maybe then I'd have climbed to the top too ;)

@lindahart6049 Жыл бұрын

I love your spirit of adventure! I used to live near New York City and would often fly to LHR if I had a long weekend, and just explore the city and the museums, etc.

@twood7759 Жыл бұрын

I did a similar day trip to Bergamo about 15 years ago it was fab. We had about 8 hours there and was great fun. Theres a big shopping centre just opposite the airport where we called in on the way back to the airport and bought wine, and delicious italian produce to take home🙂

@MrSnout5 Жыл бұрын

@@lindahart6049 Now that's what I call a spirit of adventure!

@valentinm0 Жыл бұрын

Quick tip at Bergamo (BGY), the security queue is sometimes huuuuuuuge and takes forever to get through to air side. However, if you have PriorityPass or Loungekey access, just go to the lounge first and, when exiting the lounge, they'll actually show you a "secret door" to get straight to the Fast Track security! No extra cost! :) Thank you for showring me Citta Alta in Bergamo, I've only been to Milano itself, I was so young and stupid, I'm definitely going to check out Bergamo in the future! Cheers!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Superb info! This comments section is gold!

@liamkennedy8864 5 ай бұрын

You’re so right about the security queue, the amount of people pushing in because they were cutting it close with their flights was crazy

@stvpett Жыл бұрын

I had a Ryanair flight that was going to layover in Bergamo overnight. So I decided to make it two nights and spend a day in the city. I absolutely did not regret it and hope to go back again in the future. The Citta Alta was beautiful though a little strange on the day I went. Instead of clear blue skies it was overcast and foggy. It was like the whole Citta Alta was sitting inside the clouds. It gave a very interesting feeling, like one had ascended into a different world. The second funicular will take you to an even higher section, and I had one of the best meals of my life in a restaurant there. 😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I must admit that weather sounds fabulous!

@jimwulstan8592 6 ай бұрын

Steve has a style all of his own and it works to perfection, he sure has ‘the gift of the gab’

@sinih7250 Ай бұрын

We fly to Bergamo every time we come to Italy and stay there 1-3 nights before heading forward. I love Bergamo and happily coming again next week. ❤️

@taterdemalion1 Жыл бұрын

There is a bus from Città Alta direct to the airport. Bergamo is a great place for a stop over. The other funicular takes you to the castle with fantastic views

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Ohhh need to head back and see 'the other side' :)

@nicolek4076 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh The bus terminus is at the upper end (further from the funicular railway station) of the main street in the old city. I used to pass there on my way to work in Lallio (a rather dismal industrial suburb). I passed this view ever day. Parking was a nightmare. You could obtain a pass to drive on certain designated streets if you lived in the old city. It was the unofficial policy of the parking wardens that with such a pass, parking would not attract a fine between 7pm and 8am, even in places where there was a 24 hour parking ban.

@BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

I love Italian hilltop towns and villages. They are often elegant and the central square surrounded by beautiful buildings. Bergamo certainly looks to be worth a visit. Another excellent video, Steve.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Barney, Bergamo sure ticks all the boxes!

@chrisneppiras9408 Жыл бұрын

In a nutshell Steve, how to take the monotonous bollox out of connecting flights, 10/10

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha cheers Chris :D

@pixelfascination Жыл бұрын

What a lovely looking place and congrats on reaching 10M views mate.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

No way! Thanks so much, I hadn't even realised!

@Timstravels01 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing what you can cram in to a 3 hour layover. Hats off to you! What a beautiful part of Italy.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim! There goes my relaxation time, I'll always be looking for an escape from airports now :)

@Thomas-cp6qe Жыл бұрын

That was a really good vid Steve. When you are sightseeing on an ad hoc basis it can catch the parts the tour guides bypass. The narrow streets, the funicular railway, the pizza and much more. The jump into the unknown is a great way to see the essence of a place. You did well in such a short time. Thanks for sharing.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Thomas! I absolutely loved it, will be continuing this series for sure :)

@RichardFelstead1949 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh My sentiments exactly.

@peterosullivan9942 4 ай бұрын

Bergamo deserves more tourists and it definately deserves more than 3 hours. Its a wonderful place with some fantastic history and architecture. My wife and I spent three nights there and we did go into Milan for one full day trip but Bergamo itself is worth a three day city break on its own in my opinion. There are often cheap flights stopping over there. Take advantage and you won't be dissapointed. That 2nd funicular takes you right upto a castle with some fantastic views and a few very scenic bars and restuarants. The cost of the first funicular covers the 2nd one as well as long as you do it within a set time limit.

@carolynalexander314 Ай бұрын

Love a funicular and that one looked great. Low cost airlines always use airports a long way from the main airport, lower landing fees etc. What a beautiful place Bergamo Città Alta is - another one for my Wishlist!

@jamesharper2980 4 ай бұрын

I spent a week in both Bergamo and Milan for work before covid. Bergamo wins hands down, staying at a hotel just at the bottom of the funicular and finding 'local' bars to eat in at night was great. Well worth a visit even if just for a few hours.

@jmccallion2394 Жыл бұрын

Steve, your right in your pronunciation of Bergamo!

@hoof2001 Жыл бұрын

Ryanitis? Everyone hates everyone uses. I used Bergamo a lot when it was just a shed on an ex-airforce base not so long ago. It looks brilliant now tho wasn’t a great ad for the City. Now you’ve shown how wonderful it is, Bergamo city is on my go to list most definitely. Thanks Steve

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers John, definitely time for a return visit :)

@jackyyuen1939 Жыл бұрын

Like you, I prefer small towns and cities. The ride on the funicular is particularly amazing. It's a bonus for you during the layover. Thank you for sharing this great video, which otherwise we don't know about this small but beautiful town, Bergamo.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacky! Small towns all the way :)

@wayneeschbank2895 Жыл бұрын

Another great trip thank you for taking us along but going to back in Scotland next week and back to reality

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Wayne!

@jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve brilliant use of your time at Bergamo 👍

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers James!

@paulwilson834 Жыл бұрын

Ever thought about just missing the plane lol fantastic cheers for this video as always interesting, great information and a great tour

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Every time Paul :)

@rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

What a cool place Steve, you squeezed that gem in nicely👍I love cool sunny days also and thats exactly what its like in Central Scotland today so I'm off out on the bike, yes we do get sunny days here also😉

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Superb mate! Enjoy it!

@rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Thanks Steve, I had a brilliant 63 mile ride in the Scottish countryside😁Of course the sun disappeared😂

@dee74raz Жыл бұрын

That was random, I would never had thought wild donkeys walking in an Italian town 🤔

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe my eyes :D

@bigbang5848 10 ай бұрын

They weren't wild tho. There are not wild donkeys there. A sheperd or a farm must have been near

@maggio8191 8 ай бұрын

In that place (Colle San Vigilio or more easily La Marianna) the city ends and a small valley begins where there are cows and donkeys. Very beautiful landscape, especially early in the morning and excellent ice cream in La Marianna, where in the 1950s the owners created a new flavour, stracciatella, very famous in Italy and delicious!!!

@MilesMiser Жыл бұрын

Steve thanks for managing to film this gem of a town! I've been a few places in Italy but now I think I need to visit here!! I can't believe you were able to take the bus there and back and up to the town and still have time to go back through security!! That's some serious hustling! :) I' don't know if I'd try and do it, with my luck I'd miss the bus then the plane lol. ;(

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! To be honest, this is one place I'd be quite happy to miss the plane ;)

@MilesMiser Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Same!

@pkjlr77 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Tuesday bonus video Steve. What a lovely place Bergamo looks, will have to check out flights there for sure. Much better to spend your time there than in an airport 👍🙂

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Looking forward to continuing this series!

@SirPrancelot1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Looks like a great little town.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh it was a magical couple of hours!

@jeanycataros3050 Жыл бұрын

The airport is too old,1960. Well I'm 47 or 50,it's the same for me. Funny??? I love Bergamo or Milan too,but definitely your Edinburgh adventure is much more exciting Steve.🍁

@tomeaves648 Жыл бұрын

I visited Bergamo's Citta Alta in 2013 on the way back from Switzerland when we had a few hours to spare before flying home. Really nice place and I remember it well because it was such a nice end to the holiday. We got pizza from the same shop as you Steve - they cut their pizza with scissors instead of a pizza cutter which was a revelation - quicker, easier, and more efficient! I still cut pizza with kitchen scissors at home (a little down the coast from Montrose).

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I love picking up little tips like that from the masters! Cheers Tom!

@janetmackinnon3411 Жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable--thank you.

@delmiller4184 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe it has been eleven years since I visited Bergamo and the old city up above. Like you, I really enjoyed my time there. Thanks Steve, it has been so good seeing it again through yours eyes.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Well overdue a return mate :)

@martiwilliams4592 Жыл бұрын

Very entertaininng and informative. Thank you, Steve.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Marti!

@LauraGargiulo Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, I prefer a smaller city, that's why I love Edinburgh too ❤

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Great choice Laura :)

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

In Italy, you can almost always buy bus (and even train) tickets at the ubiquitous tabacchi, tobacco shops emblazoned with a white on black T. Often, you can also finds stamps, there, if you want to send a post card. Always good to know for a next time. I enjoyed Bergamo a lot, too. And it's only a short hop to Milan, the main (international) Malpensa airport for Milan is about as far away as Bergamo anyway. Only Linate is much closer.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh great tip! Same in Spain!

@K1W1fly Жыл бұрын

looks like a nice little city - Proper pizza looked delicious!

@maggio8191 8 ай бұрын

Bergamo is one city of course, but really are 2! The modern city (train station, big boulevards, Donizetti's teatre, big shops) and the old city (built around year 1000 with very important buildings, churches, towers, venetian walls of the middleage and baroque periods). Bergamo, one city and two souls!!! You will love Bergamo, for sure!!!

@malcolmwarner589 18 күн бұрын

After 4 days in Milan, I spent 5 nights in Stunning Bergamo. My Airbnb was a converted chapel, walking distance to the funicular to Città Alta where I visited on 2 different days. I went right the top on 2nd funicular. Walking back from bus I encountered a 4 day food festival in the Central Bergamo. Boy did I eat and shop. A great base for day trips to Lake Como (another train challenge lol) and Northern Italian towns. I love secondary Euro cities (I am a Melbournian - Oz) and travel as a retiree is my passion. Great video Steve. One of my best friends where I live in Bali is from Inverness, and I have stayed with John numerous times at his wee house in Edinburgh in Newtown. Ironically both John and I hark from the Morrison clan!

@LauraGargiulo Жыл бұрын

You were right, Bèrgamo is right!!! Tha guy at the hotel maybe wanted to be more British in the pronunciation but you were right!!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Laura, I did think it sounded weird the other way!

@MrHarryx62 12 сағат бұрын

@@steve-marsh I am from Bergamo, in our local dialect it's called Berghem (from the old German Berg=mountain and Hem (home)

@peteredwards338 Жыл бұрын

Yet another grand day out. Thanks for your efforts Steve.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter!

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Morning Steve plus very funny joke and the mock up plane

@michaelsaayman2802 Жыл бұрын

Great video Steve. I have been to Milan and must say the visit to Citta Alta looks like a better place to visit. Great advice on what to do if you have a long layover.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael!

@rosiewhiskers6345 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks for another scenic video Steve. Yes the streets were a little on the narrow side. Pizza looked good. But the views of the snowy peaks. Wow.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh Rosie, the only problem was me always being on the wrong side of the plane :D And on the way back to Edinburgh, I was on an aisle seat so couldn't film it, but the views over Mont Blanc and The Matterhorn were just incredible!

@broomybank Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Bergamo so full of life again, it suffered terribly in the pandemic of course.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@MrHarryx62 12 сағат бұрын

Yes we did, thank you!

@philsflights Жыл бұрын

What an amazing Layover Escape! Looking forward to many, many more. Thank you as always Steve.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hoping this becomes something to stop me lazing about in airport terminals!

@maggio8191 8 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh hello Steve! Bravo, good video. Next time don't miss Casoncelli alla bergamasca, a typical pasta from Bergamo, super delicious!!!

@exileinderby51 Жыл бұрын

Bergamo looks wonderful, much better than an airport, Just shows what you can do on a layover. Great video Steve

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Looking forward to booking some more awful connections in future and getting this series up and running :)

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

That's Italian culture for you

@nevco8774 4 ай бұрын

Even Italy is very often featured on KZfaq, people are eager to see your, Steve, take on visiting places. I, personally, would like you to visit and show more places in Italy, Portugal, Greece, Turkia, Cyprus, Malta.

@nannymackify Жыл бұрын

I love it that you find joy in everything, every place you go: be it blue skies, perfect pizza, or brilliant buses!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I always seem to get lucky (touch wood)

@PlanesTrainsEverything Жыл бұрын

Another great video! I was in the Verona/Florence area last month, and train announcements pronouced the city Berg-a-mo. In fact an Italian friend from years ago also pronounced it this way, so you would imagine the Italians know best. And you found the funicular! I did that way back in 1986!!!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

No way! You need to get back and film it! :) And cheers for the pronunciation !

@dthomp06 Жыл бұрын

I’ll probably never get to Italy, so I really enjoyed your quick look. Thank you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along! :)

@olivethrush7450 Жыл бұрын

One of the better ones Steve and that's saying something. Well done for dodging the layover in the terminal and takig us to La Citta. All that was missing at the Al fresco snack was a glass of something red. No meal in Italy is complete without that.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Olive! And so true, but for the drive home from Edinburgh it would've happened :)

@walbrzych9975 Жыл бұрын

Always 2 hours at Brandenburg, security is a nightmare

@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel Жыл бұрын

Another great film and what a lovely surprise to see you here on a Tuesday. You're very brave leaving the airport with such a short time, but it was well worth it. The city above looked amazing. Imagine having not seen it 🤨 thank you so much for sharing Steve 🥰

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn! :)

@satoshinakamoto2222 Жыл бұрын

That kid has a voice of a angel

@seedhillbruisermusic7939 Жыл бұрын

I always get worried when you go on walkabout when you have to get back to connect your flight.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your concern :)

@sergiobasilioli384 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Italy Steve! I didn't think Bergamo was that pretty!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergio! Absolutely loved it!

@ML66B Жыл бұрын

I love how they toot toot to each other :-)

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha me too!

@benjaminmack7567 Жыл бұрын

I spent a week in Bergamo back in 2018! It's gorgeous, the second funicular goes up to the castle I seem to remember so you couldn't mistake it for the other! There used to be an excellent café in top station of the first funicular. I really must go back at some point.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Me too! I clearly need to explore more here!

@adema1978 Жыл бұрын

I would never came up the idea of visiting Bergamo. I guess that is something I really need to do soon. What a lovely town

@MrHarryx62 12 сағат бұрын

That's my hometown, absolutely worth a visit!

@davedacigarguy Жыл бұрын

Again, thanks for this video, Steve! Bergamo is a gorgeous city! My wife saw the pizza and chocolate you had and she just went, "Ooooooooo"! Now that's a proper lunch! And you can't beat the Italian Alps for scenic views!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much both! :)

@BobG127 10 ай бұрын

Yet another great video, Steve. Thanks for letting the young passenger provide the music for the trip back down the hill; it's one of those touches that make your videos feel "real." I will never be able to visit all the places that you have (though I am holding out hope that I may see some of them), so I'm living a bit vicariously through your videos. Thank you -- and all of your able supporters -- for the many hours of informative, fun looks at what our world has to offer. Your channel is a veritable oasis in these wild times of political, social, and economic stress. At the risk of being redundant, thank you, thank you, thank you.

@jamesallardice4645 Жыл бұрын

Thank's Again Steve look's a very nice place and easy to get to from Scotland.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So true, a lot of these cheap flights to the outlying airports of big cities offer something quite special

@bamibal001 Жыл бұрын

Some years ago I had to go to Milan for business. My boss at the time was a gentleman born and raised in Milan. Because I was over there over the weekend, he advised me to go to Bergamo Alta. His argument was that "there was nothing to see in Milan" 😀. I went there on the Saturday and spent the whole day there. It is a gem of a place, I would happily not have left at all.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Superb Suus! Always trust the locals eh!

@gabrieleortiz5041 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful respite between flights! I could definitely spend days walking around the charming streets of Città Alta. ❤

@maggio8191 8 ай бұрын

In Città alta I spent years when I was young, but every time I come back my soul breaths!!!

@HairyhaggisUtube Жыл бұрын

Great Video - loved it. Defo putting that on my list of places to visit. Thanks Steve!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Well worth a look even with limited time :)

@judymcgovern8454 Жыл бұрын

We love Italy, so many stunning places. Bergamo is definitely going on our to go to list. X

@rehehe2023 Жыл бұрын

Loving these cheeky midweek surprise videos Steve. Again, thanks for taking us with you 👍

@johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын

Another well planned detailed, fully itinerary day trip to Bergamo, thanks Steve loved the railway and the square with the fountain, beautiful views of the mountains at the end.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

It's such a magical wee place, even though I can't pronounce it :D

@susanm784 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a long time since I was in Bergamo and I think I feel a repeat visit coming on thanks to you 👍

@soykatwobadger2963 9 ай бұрын

Привіт! А нас гідесса замість фунікулеру повела сходинками, щоб ми побачили краєвиди! Це було щось! А місто красиве! Дякую вам, Стіве за відео!

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve butt 👍 👌

@fraste01 10 ай бұрын

Hi Steve! I'm from that town that it's Bergamo! You missed a better view on the opposite side of the one you show at @11:16 that is really close (like 2 min by walk). Also in the same square there is a famous place where they invented the "Stracciatella" one of the best (for me and for many people) gelato flavour, for who are interested it's called "Marianna". I hope you can come again in Bergamo and see more places, also it's really nice to go out from the town and visit the mountains and the small town. And thanks for love you all give to my town ❤

@oggie1967 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic place for a long weekend away! You’ve pulled it out of the bag again Steve! Top Job!👍👏👏👏😊❤️

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@wandaenman5630 Жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video by Steve. The filming, as usual, is perfect. What a cute spot, another one for my bucket list. Hands down best travel vlogger on KZfaq. Just amazing.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

You are the best! Thank you! :)

@jackiehurditch6895 7 ай бұрын

Hi Steve. We're new to your channel with your epic train journey from Aberdeen to Penzance being our first 'stop'. You do a fantastic job with your videos and the one in Warsaw with the lovely Alicja was brilliant. You always manage to smile through any adversity - your travels have us hooked!! Thanks a lot from Jackie and Ian in South Yorkshire.

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful view 😍

@BoadiceanRevenge 3 ай бұрын

Bueno! Fantastico! Gracie! 🙏🙋🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹👌

@TheClem9779 Ай бұрын

Going up and down the Citta' Alta funicular, you did the exact thing I was used to do as a child: sit next to the conductor and watch as we go up and down the hill. Fun times those were...

@58borges1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! You make it look so easy...Great video! it’s wonderful to be transported to Italy so early in the morning. Take care and cheers.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along :)

@janinehawkins9565 Жыл бұрын

Another bonus vlog and fabulous too, thanks Steve 👏. Another place to view in another must visit adventure. Top Marks ❤

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janine, thankfully my flights were on time to make this happen :)

@kevjaffray Жыл бұрын

That must be the perfect connection you've experienced,. What a beautiful little place, deserving a much longer visit! Really enjoyed this little Europe trip Steve, thank you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So true! Another place I could quite happily spend a few days!

@dennisb9638 Жыл бұрын

Bergamo is amazing! And I can strongly recommend taking a train to nearby Lecco at Lake Como as well. Maybe on a next trip 😊 Great video again!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh to have more time in that area!

@christopherjordan4812 Жыл бұрын

So adventurous Steve, my wife would have freaked out on that layover trip. We have to be at least 4 hours in the airport before the flight, never mind getting a bus to a place like you did , too much that can go wrong she thinks. Fantastic video can’t wait for the next.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, but hey it wouldn't be the worst flight to miss, back on the bus to Bergamo :D

@kudzumoose3861 Жыл бұрын

Wow, for a spur of the moment video, you nailed it. Fun and a reminder to get away from the big cities. What beautiful buildings. Thanks for showing us the pizza.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Glad I kept the batteries charged for this one!

@BeatingTheBroomWagon Жыл бұрын

I don’t mean this is a negative way but I have no idea why I watch your videos. They have me hooked to the end though every time. Keep up the good work mate.

@sandrabruce9754 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Steve you are definitely the best travel youtuber that I follow .

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sandra! :)

@kelleywoods5244 Жыл бұрын

We're going to Italy next year and this is definitely on our list thanks to you, just stunning. We're giving Valencia a miss after hearing it's not so nice any more, isn't it great finding places like this that no one ever hears about and they turn out to be way better than the tourist hot spots. We found that in Spain, we couldn't stand Barcelona, but when we found Ronda we just couldn't believe how beautiful it was! I'm pleased the pigeon didn't pinch your pizza after you donating your lunch to the stray dogs the other day 😊 Thank you very much, we are being spoiled with all these extra videos 🇮🇹

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you about Spain Kelley! 100%!

@mikeschumacher Жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic use of time, and glad you shared it with us! My best layover so far is on a one-way award ticket: Maui to Honolulu via eight hours in Kona. Rented a car in Kona and drove around that part of the island to visit a couple of parks, a bookstore, and have a very relaxed lunch. Regarding check-in times: If in the USA I try to get there between 60 and 75 minutes prior to departure as I usually have expedited screening, but I usually pad it to 90-120 minutes otherwise.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

WOW! That sounds like heaven!

@johntaggart1176 Жыл бұрын

Nice wee stopover in Bergamo, the churches architecture is beautiful and the town seems rally nice. The funicular is quirky itself, and the upper town area is lovely and looks as though it's the main area of Bergamo, complete with donkeys. All in all a good wee video shot in the 3 hour timeslot that you had, so thanks again Steve for a nice wee video of a place that most travelling by air and having a few hours stopover would not have visited. All the Best.

@gallaghim Жыл бұрын

I love how you hope on these European adventures. I've been wanting to move back to Europe for so long, but struggle to work up the nerve (been in Australia for about 25yrs). I'd love to explore Europe properly. One day, I hope.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Good luck mate! But both sides of the world have their advantages :)

@TXMEDRGR Жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic little side trip, thanks so much for taking us along. Bergamo was beautiful.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers for coming along!

@lauraautry6992 7 ай бұрын

The country is so beautiful and the food looks delicious. The pigeons loved you with your food 😂.

@danielsweeney6742 Жыл бұрын

Steve I saw in your video the vehicle to replace your van. That blue one that passed the bus.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Keep watching and commenting Daniel, it's the only way it's gonna happen :D

@elainehowell2836 Жыл бұрын

Glad you had a wonderful time away and you had the weather with you and back home thanks for your filming Steve

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine! I'm glad I kept the batteries charged for this one :)

@simonwhitlock9189 Жыл бұрын

Just goes to show what can be done if you are a bit adventurous, lovely town and great views, thank you so much and stay safe, cheers.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, there goes my relaxing time in airports!

@martinc.720 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you! I've been binge watching your videos since coming across your channel last week, and the only "problem" with it is that my list of "Places I want to visit" keeps getting longer :)

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha welcome aboard Martin! And thanks so much for watching!

@djmark143 Жыл бұрын

'And I think that is a Ryanair Flight up there' - Spot On!! 😂😂😂😂 Great video again Steve, and a nice conclusion to this magnificent trip.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate :)

@stuipooey1 Жыл бұрын

Great to see the Citta Alta again. We were there a long time ago whilst on a motorcycle trip and it was a surprise to us, i wasnt that. It wasn't touristy and like you we visited one of the bakeries. I still recall the beautiful smell of freshly baked bread and other marvels. I need to go back

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

All the senses are alive in that wee gem of a place!