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NickGoesFar
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I'm Nick Henderson and I'm here to take you on an extraordinary adventure across the globe.
With almost 60 countries and 6 continents under my belt, I've dedicated my life to exploring the hidden treasures that our world has to offer. From the bustling streets of vibrant cities to the serene tranquility of remote natural wonders, I've witnessed it all and can't wait to share my journeys with you.
I'll transport you to far-off lands and provide a glimpse into the lives of people from all walks of life. Join me as I dive headfirst into new experiences, embracing the unknown, and uncovering the beauty that lies within each destination. Alongside my adventures, I'll share valuable insights, tips, and advice to help you navigate the world and make the most out of your own explorations.
So, if you're ready to embark on a thrilling expedition, hit that subscribe button and let's explore, learn, and grow together as Nick Goes Far!
With almost 60 countries and 6 continents under my belt, I've dedicated my life to exploring the hidden treasures that our world has to offer. From the bustling streets of vibrant cities to the serene tranquility of remote natural wonders, I've witnessed it all and can't wait to share my journeys with you.
I'll transport you to far-off lands and provide a glimpse into the lives of people from all walks of life. Join me as I dive headfirst into new experiences, embracing the unknown, and uncovering the beauty that lies within each destination. Alongside my adventures, I'll share valuable insights, tips, and advice to help you navigate the world and make the most out of your own explorations.
So, if you're ready to embark on a thrilling expedition, hit that subscribe button and let's explore, learn, and grow together as Nick Goes Far!
Virgin Voyages - Sunsets of the Lesser Antilles Day 1 - Embarkation, Pajama Party and More
When it came to choosing a cruise for my birthday - only one carrier really met the order, Virgin Voyages. Ever since this adults-only cruiseline came to be I’ve wanted to sail with them - so this year I decided was the time. Virgin Voyages cruises are renowned for their inclusions, their luxury, their food quality and their entertainment. Without giving too much of this series away, I’ll say this - Virgin Voyages delivered on every count, and then some.
I sailed on the Resilient Lady, sister ship to the Scarlet Lady, Brilliant Lady and Valiant Lady. These ships are thoughtfully engineered from top to bottom, bow to stern, to deliver an elevated experience. This sailing was called the Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles and took us to Aruba, Curacao, Martinique and St. Kitts & Nevis.
Join me for Day 1 of this birthday adventure, as we explore Puerto Rico, board the Resilient Lady, discover what this ship has to offer, and jump into pool for the sail away party, watch the Hostess in Love, Love, Love, and wrap up the night with the famous Virgin Voyages Pajama Party!.
I look forward to sharing so much more of these adventures with you, if you haven’t yet please hit subscribe - I’m glad you’re here.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Exploring Puerto Rico
1:12 - Returning to the Port
3:17 - Boarding the Resilient Lady
5:57 - Standard Sea Terrace room tour
6:58 - Exploring the Ship
11:20 - Sail Away party
12:38 - Dinner at Pink Agave
14:07 - Love, Love, Love with The Hostess
15:11 - Diva Fever
15:21 - Pajama Party
Episode 30 | Filmed February 1, 2025 | San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
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Who is Nick Henderson, and what is NickGoesFar?! Originally from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, I have been traveling the world since I was 3 years old, and have led a fairly uncommon life ever since. Now, I'm a commercial pilot flying in the United States, a full-time nomad and traveler. NickGoesFar was originally "The Roaming Pilot", a travel blog where I would share my adventures, tips on expat life, and photography. As I leapt headfirst into content creation, film making, and wanted to be able to share with more people - a change was needed, and after a few iterations I landed here. I am incredibly grateful that years of hard work allow me to continue doing something I love, seeing the world and immersing myself in it. 😊🎥🌎
I sailed on the Resilient Lady, sister ship to the Scarlet Lady, Brilliant Lady and Valiant Lady. These ships are thoughtfully engineered from top to bottom, bow to stern, to deliver an elevated experience. This sailing was called the Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles and took us to Aruba, Curacao, Martinique and St. Kitts & Nevis.
Join me for Day 1 of this birthday adventure, as we explore Puerto Rico, board the Resilient Lady, discover what this ship has to offer, and jump into pool for the sail away party, watch the Hostess in Love, Love, Love, and wrap up the night with the famous Virgin Voyages Pajama Party!.
I look forward to sharing so much more of these adventures with you, if you haven’t yet please hit subscribe - I’m glad you’re here.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Exploring Puerto Rico
1:12 - Returning to the Port
3:17 - Boarding the Resilient Lady
5:57 - Standard Sea Terrace room tour
6:58 - Exploring the Ship
11:20 - Sail Away party
12:38 - Dinner at Pink Agave
14:07 - Love, Love, Love with The Hostess
15:11 - Diva Fever
15:21 - Pajama Party
Episode 30 | Filmed February 1, 2025 | San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
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📸 Get behind the scenes content on my Instagram! NickGoesFar
☕️Buy Me a Coffee and help support these videos www.buymeacoffee.com/nickgoesfar
📫Follow all of my Social Media Accounts, Website, and Contact linktr.ee/nickgoesfar
🎶 Here’s where I got all of the copyright free songs used in this episode - share.epidemicsound.com/d98gxa
Who is Nick Henderson, and what is NickGoesFar?! Originally from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, I have been traveling the world since I was 3 years old, and have led a fairly uncommon life ever since. Now, I'm a commercial pilot flying in the United States, a full-time nomad and traveler. NickGoesFar was originally "The Roaming Pilot", a travel blog where I would share my adventures, tips on expat life, and photography. As I leapt headfirst into content creation, film making, and wanted to be able to share with more people - a change was needed, and after a few iterations I landed here. I am incredibly grateful that years of hard work allow me to continue doing something I love, seeing the world and immersing myself in it. 😊🎥🌎
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Adventure in Finland - Lapland Express, Santa Claus Village, Ice Bath and Sauna!
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Welcome to Finland. What better way is there to ring in a new year of NickGoesFar than with an adventure to the Nordic country of Finland, and a trip above the arctic circle. In my 2024 wrap up I mentioned that one of my main goals for 2025 was to include more people in my travels, and this trip was a perfect example of what that’s going to look like as my friend Katie joined me for the entire ...
Amtrak AUTO TRAIN from Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL
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After returning from France to visit my family in Virginia I quickly tired of the cold temperatures and decided it was time to head back to Florida, my home. Fortunately I was nearby Amtrak’s Lorton station which is the origin point for the south-bound Auto Train, a one-of-a-kind in the USA train that combines both car and passenger transport into one train. Faced with the option of driving for...
First Ever Christmas Market in France! 🇫🇷🎄
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This time of year you can’t help but hear about Christmas markets in Europe, and this year I decided that it was time to finally see what the craze was all about. Well, that’s only partially true. By a matter of pure-coincidence my “day job” sent me to France to train with Airbus just outside of Marseille in Marignane, and we stayed in the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence. The best part about ...
SEND ME: Serving on mission in Costa Rica
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SEND ME: Serving on mission in Costa Rica
The LAST EVER flight of the Hawaii Mars
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Hands of Faith - An Eleven22 Mission Trip in Panama
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Life and Channel Update (and one platform I'm QUITTING)
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I Took the Cheapest Flight Every Day and Wound up in ___?
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Starting the IDITAROD in Alaska in BELOW FREEZING temps 🥶
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The Secret of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Revealed
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I ride the newest train in America - BrightLine from Orlando to Miami
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Riding the Route of the Hiawatha | Rails to Trails bike ride in Idaho and Montana
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I Tour the Tabasco Factory on Avery Island in Louisiana
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I Tour the Tabasco Factory on Avery Island in Louisiana
I spent 46 hours on Amtrak's Empire Builder
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I spent 46 hours on Amtrak's Empire Builder
Church of Eleven22 Beach Baptism - Lincoln
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Trying an Electric Longboard for the First Time Ever!
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Monkeys, Sloths, and Macaws in Roatan with Carnival Cruiseline
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I visit the OLDEST city in America - St. Augustine, Florida
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We Visit a Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys | #Florida
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🤿#PADI #Scuba certification dives at #DevilsDen and #RainbowRiver 🌴
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🤿#PADI #Scuba certification dives at #DevilsDen and #RainbowRiver 🌴
Scuba Diving the S.S Gulfamerica in Jacksonville 🤿🌴🐠
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Scuba Diving the S.S Gulfamerica in Jacksonville 🤿🌴🐠
We went to an AMAZING fishing lodge in Canada
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We went to an AMAZING fishing lodge in Canada
Zulu 127 (Winnemucca Mountain Radar Station)
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Zulu 127 (Winnemucca Mountain Radar Station)
Cool! Ill be going on 1st cruise in 2026
Who are you cruising with? Virgin Voyages was GREAT!
@@NickGoesFar Carnival , horizon out of miami
@@OhioTravelswithKris I hope you have a ton of fun!
@@NickGoesFar thanks me too
heading to Aruuba bonaire curaçao
Great video. Not just telling how awesome, wonderful and great everything is but telling what it is and seeing you enjoying it. 🇫🇮 And nice tattoo, Bell UH-1
@@jokapaikanhoyla thank you, I loved my time there! And thanks, it’s my favorite helicopter, grew up flying in them
I love the autotrain! There’s a really unique wine store nearby called The Wine Attic of Lorton, it's a great place to buy wine and beer and other provisions for our journey!
@@Sadskacivan that’s a great tip!!
Very nice video, thank you! And cool tattoo btw! 🙂 And for Katie, the longer you wait before going under the cold water, the harder it gets! So just sink in right away! :)
@@MrZiizeli 😂 it took everything she had to sink in three times!
Hey, Nick very pleasant video. I subscribed...
Thank you! I've got a few more train trips coming up this year, including the Sunset Limited! Can't wait to take you along!
Tip: you can an actually check in as soon as the station opens at 8am. Once checked in you can take your car and leave the station and return around 2:00-2:30pm. There is no need to sit and wait all day in the station. I have taken the auto-train at least 4x per year for 20 years. There are many tips and tricks that even the most seasoned users are not aware of.
@@honestharry2035 that’s a great tip!
You are criminally underrated. I hope you become more famous in near future. Great video man, coming from a Finn❤🇫🇮. Subbed.
@@KingJoss1 I appreciate that, a ton! Feel free to share the video too - bring in the Finns! 😎
It’s a rolling nursing home!
@@petercollins7192 well, I certainly brought the median age down a few points…that’s for sure
Great video. That place looks awesome. Riding e- bikes is not cheating. It helps all kinds of people get off the couch and on to their bikes again. You can get a great workout on them too. It all depends how you use them. It is great to see more and more people out biking.
@@jongolsteyn9680 obviously I was playing when I said ebikes don’t count, I love seeing people out on the trail. This is a GREAT place to ride
@@NickGoesFar I wish I lived closer. I am in Wisconsin, and it is 22 plus hours away. Have you ever ridden the trail of the Coeur D'alenes ? That trail looks awesome too.
I live in Lorton VA for 15 years, never knew Lorton station had a auto train option. Learned something new today
@@flashbike1987 super glad to have added that to your knowledge bank!!
Whhhatt? Here I am scrolling and you land on my feed!😂
@@wolftalonID happy to be here buddy!
How long does the trip tske?
@@nathanporrata9274 it took about 30 minutes of if I recall. It was not bad.
Thank you for letting me enjoy your joy. Lapland is magic. Greetings from Finland.
@@samhartford8677 happy to have brought you along for the journey! Thanks for watching, and commenting!
Who physically drives your car onto the train? Do you, or is it someone else? This just seems like a pita. Have to also disable car alarm, just too much things to do. While they're getting on the train, other people drive to Sanford with none of this craziness. Further, MUCH CHEAPER and EASIER to just drive yourself to Florida. This option doesnt make any timely nor economic sense. And theres delays.
@@johnxjen the Amtrak staff load the cars. More than once they had to page drivers (both times for really fancy cars) to come disable something.
You aren't supposed to wear gym clothes in Sauna, instead she should go there in full monty though being wrapped in towel is agreeable.
Having taken the AT over a dozen round trips I keep saying "no" that's not how it works. You have to check in inside the station and then you sit and wait until boarding which is usually around 2:30. You don't board as soon as you get in. You have to check in at the counter. It's very different than regular Amtrak. We always arrive around 1130 or 12, check in and get the dining time we want (bedroom) and then sit and wait. You can always tell when it's someone's first time.
@@dianerivera3222 yup! I was learning as I was going!
If passenger cars are loaded drive-in & unloaded drive-off, how are car carriers turned around @ each end?
@@JohnSinquefield they open and unload/load in both directions, so they’re reversible.
Ayo nick have fun on the boat eat lots of cookies
@@omanlol that’s great advice!! 🍪
I used to make the trip several times before covid had good service and met many nice people shame you missed the stop for crew change you probably could have seen the northbound train
@@tomviolette7053 I was fast asleep for that stop!
Bright place with mere hours of sunlight? Talk about contradictions, hehe. Just messing with you, glad you had a good time.
@@ilet3049 I’m glad you picked up on my satirical commentary 😂
U should throw water on the rocks in sauna!
@@TemZii1 we added a lot of water over the course of the sauna, and it had an infusion too. It was very nice.
The real Arctic Circle is 670 meters north from that place. 😏That was just a convenient place to set up the sign.
@@NiiloPaasivirta well it sure was convenient!
As a finnish person... I had so much fun watching you two suffelling around in Finland. What I missed were the feelings you got from Ice dipping and sauna. That would have been interesting.
@@tomistenlund9727 we absolutely loved it - and we slept so good that night
Finland is so much more. Lapland is not the only beautiful place in Finland.
@cinderellaandstepsisters I totally agree! Loved my time there
No matter the place, great that you visited! Welcome back again!
warmest winter since begin of recording i believe.... :-) ...when you go and visit a town that was razored down 100% in ww2, and wonder why "there is nothing to see" then you are there for the wrong reasons. When i go to rovaniemi, i sit with the locals in a karaoke bar.... i dont expect amazing architecture, they do have an amazing university (eww education.. i know so lets leave that aside) The nature is why natives go there. a few steps out of the towns boundaries puts you into the wilderness. For architecture go to rome i guess :) --- full-leg-synthetic leggins in the sauna..... SMH you guys have a weird relationship with your bodies. I get the shorts for YT reasons... but , you should just have left the bloody camera outside instead of half-cocked experiences. (you can separate the sauna going by gender if you are shy like most finns do that are not family to each other) at least you get your body clean that way. Synthetic fibers in the sauna is a no no from a finnish perspective. Of course tourists get away with anything :-)
@@zoolkhan well thanks for all that!
@@NickGoesFar thank me with a tradewar. my attitude may change in 4 years we shall see.
Airports lose the luggages, not airlines. Nice vlog, quality shots!
@@itsgoodiewoodie thank you so much! FinnAir was great, but it made for some good puns about being on…..”Finn Ice” (thin ice…get it?)
Would never take the train. Its an insane amount of money and time, waiting to load unload, and you dont get to enjoy the towns you pass on the drive. Have gone back and forth from northeast to fl many times and checked a few times on the price. Aside from that, unless you are going to orlando or live near the va station, you are driving several hours anyway. Seems to me whenever they made this route was a complete waste of resources.
@@JMak_ofc perhaps, but it seems to make sense for all the commuters that do use it
Thank you. Great tour for adults... are you a couple or just casual? :)
@@tonde616 just friends traveling together
for following a dude called Killian, it is good your name is not Ian. like "the gun Jeesus".
It could certainly cause pause for anyone named Ian
Kiitos . Hieno video
@@markogronfors3826 thank you very much! It was a great trip!
Nice trip and experiences....10 points when you did the ice hole swim in the river ; )
@@johannessilver8653 every point was earned for sure 🥶
@@NickGoesFar You do realize that you are more a Finn now than many Finns. I've done snow rolling but never ice hole dipping. Congratulations for both of your courage.
I'd like to see more of this. Track for passengers and another for freight. I rather take a train than a plane.
@@choichi-m1z it would be nice to see new rail in the USA. Maybe some high speed stuff
I appreciate the nice video, I have not been that north myself so far even though I am finnish.
@@Pohtimus I’m glad you enjoyed it! Time to go north!
Next time, you should travel to the real Lapland, which begins 200 km north of Rovaniemi. For Finns, Rovaniemi is the gateway to Lapland. Only beyond that will you find the true Arctic region, with its fells and lakes. Small villages in the middle of the wilderness, with barely any traces of human presence. I highly recommend it.
@@mikaharju8554 that sounds like a great reason to come back!
@@NickGoesFar Yes, For sure go places like Ylläs, Levi, Pallas, Pyhä, Luosto, Ruka, Saariselkä etc. etc. That is the real Lapland. Rovaniemi is Lapland for tourists but still nice. But winter wonderland you find more North. Like Mika Harju said about 200km and more start real Lapland. U can also ski any different ways and u can go on your own snow mobile roads. Hundres of kilometers there. A pleny of Reindeers. Plenty of everything.
west and east over the arctic circle? 😂😂😂😂 what do you think the arctic circle is?? 😂😂
@@moonliteX it was a nod to a classic comedy movie “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” be Mel Brooks
Its interesting. I dont understand the point really since you drive there as fast or faster and cheaper. Cool to see though.
Certainly cheaper to drive. More convenient to just fall asleep and wake up at your destination, with your car…
15:55 can you feet touch the ground or you have to know how to swim to go in there?
@@gunbuster363 it was only about 4’ deep there, so you have to crouch to totally submerge
Hope you experienced the full finnish sauna experience of 80-100 degree celsius (176-212 fahrenheit)
@@thedudefromrobloxx it was 100°c in there, and wood fired, it was awesome
@@NickGoesFar yea that wasnt 100 degree sauna i can tell you that, i have been in a sauna with 100 degrees and you would be swetting more and when you throw water on the rocks camera would fog up.
@@soska93 thanks! very helpful
What was the total time, portal to.portal, and how hong between arrivall and getting into your own vehicle? Thanks
@@hellpig4309 it was, if I recall correctly, 14 or so hours portal to portal, and it took me about an hour to get my car. It was one of the last off
The Car Cars are called AutoRacks. :)
@@ZombieTide car cars is more fun to say though
@@NickGoesFar You're not wrong! Every time you said it, I chuckled for a good minute. 🤣😂
Are you from Virginia? I have a trip planned this year taking Amtrak to NYC
@@scotte5277 I am “from” Florida, but travel full time. Haven’t been back in awhile
Hey Nick - great video!.....just retired and will be doing that this coming June.
@@123itsMrJD it’s a very convenient way to travel! Congrats on the retirement!!
This is for the wealthy snow birds in DC
@@ocsrc I met a lot of every day seniors, retirees, making the trip too
the only service of amtrak is the east coast. Auto train in the midwest/west coast? We still use coaches from the 70s. FULLY DEPRECIATED. Lucky if the toilets work.
@@titopuente571 the only auto train service is on the east coast. VA to FL. There are some west coast routes and lots of terminals. They’ve also been updating their cars and engines. It’s been exciting to see.
How fun!! Too much snow.
@@kylecox9453 so much snow! And cold. So cold! 🥶
This year we have had extremely low amount of snow compared to usual, it stayed so warm for so long.
Looks like quite the adventure! Stephanie is awesome.
@@suecav421 it really was a great trip. Cold, but so fun.
@@NickGoesFar It sure is cold in here, and im not even from around north of Finland. But when summers are hot, you can really appreciate it way more.. Sad thing is that they usually are not, BUT again, you can just appreciate it more when they sometime´s are. XD Great video btw, gained a new sub. :)
How do I know that you're foreigners? You go to the sauna with clothes on. Our trains also have really cure animal characters on them.
The luggage conundrum recap will not be as appriciated by others as it is to me 🤣😮💨. Also, the FINNISH LINE! That silliness went over my head until I saw this video. 🙌😅. It was good. This trip was good. I'm glad to see you got a wonderful hotel lobby shot that I had been trying to get on my phone.
The luggage situation was a total trip highlight for me too 🤣.
Very Cool, Thank YOu
@@kylel4361 thank YOU for watching it. I appreciate the comment too!
@@NickGoesFar You have lots of great videos, glad I found your channel and you have a new subscriber. On Amtrak do you know if the food is like cruise ship style (unlimited) or is it just 1 entrée?