Mitch Young Makes me so sad has a EU citizen that you were not able to visit us 😢 We live in a crazy and stupid world where your ability to travel relies on where you’re from... Cheers from Portugal, great video!!!!
Mabuhay Mitch, as a former airline employee, I must commend you on this amazing rendezvous. It is obvious, as you said, you did your research. Passengers can Transit Without Visa (TWOV) in many countries, depending on their passport and nationality. I hope you will do more videos like this. I really enjoy the narration. It felt like a scene from the discovery channel. I have been to your beautiful country, and I really enjoy the hospitality and friendliness of the Filipino people. Salamat Po.
Hello! Thank you so much for your nice feedback; i appreciate it a lot. 😊 I plan to do another one like this with a long stop either in Morocco or Brazil where my passport isn’t required of any visa. It might take a while though as it is quite expensive. Anyhow, thank you very much for watching my travel blog. Nice to know you’ve been here in the Philippines! You’re always welcome here! 😊 Take care and God bless! 😊
This is amazing! I know the excitement of stepping foot in another country’s airport, the feeling of wanting to get out, but you can’t so you make use of whatever you can and explore its interiors instead. 😊 love the positivity here! Thanks for sharing!
My second time to watch this. Russians may be reserved with strangers (USSR era influence) but they are even friendlier and hospitable than Filipinos once they got to know you. The dutch are the opposite - they appear friendly but it is difficult to get into their circle if you want to get closer. You're lucky you have accomplished this "mission" pre-Covid pandemic.
Wow, what a journey! Fingers crossed that your circumstances change so you can at least get a visa to visit cities outside the airport! Nice video and the Philippine Airlines crew are lovely!
Thank you, Oliver 😊 I want to come back at Schiphol and buy the other model planes that I wansn’t able to get, haha! 😁 I definitely enjoyed my time as Schiphol! And yes, the Dutch are courteous and friendly! 😊
Not really... 😊 I had at least 5-10 hours stop where I was able to take power naps... or it’s just that my adrenaline was high from all the wonder and excitement! 😄 But you’re right- i enjoyed it a lot! 😊 Thank you for watching! 😊
Damn that sounds kinda cool, never heard of this concept! I’m sorry you couldn’t get a visa for Europe. Let’s hope you can return in the future and get a real taste of Europe! Thank you for the video!
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That's true. To each his own. This is something that really meant a lot for me. I know I'll be back, and hopefully this time I can freely go out and experience life in Europe. Thank you very much for watching my blog... :-)
Why do I feel sad after the vlog.. I just take it for granted when i travel across Europe. Very nice video sir ❤️. Hopefully you get to come back here again na di lang hanggang airport.
We really loved your narration! You're so positive and upbeat. I truly hope you can travel wherever your heart desires soon. We'll subscribe... looking forward to your future videos.
@@Novato_en_Moto actually now he can evisa.kdmid.ru/ now its applied to st.petersburg too and if you travel by only local trains and hitch-hiking it is trevial to get to moscow from there too.
Hello John! Glad to know you enjoyed my “limited travel” to Europe... 😄 Hoping to visit again, next time with a visa! I think that’ll be more fun! Thank you for watching! 😊
I like the effort that you do sir! For giving us a wider knowledge on this industry. I’m an aspiring Flight Attendant and your new subscriber. Keep it up sir, i’m here to support!
Hello Kevin! I appreciate your support; thank you very much! What I wanted to share also is that crew members are people too... you talk to them, you see a glimpse of their lives... they simply have lots of stories to share. I hope one of these days I get to see you on board, hopefully as a crew member in my flight... now that would be a good story to feature in my blog, haha! Best of luck in your journey in becoming a flight attendant! :-)
I found this video on my recommended and I have to say this trip was EPIC!! But it also made me realize how privileged I am and how grateful I should be for not needing visas prior to travelling. KLM crew are the best (and free booze on their flights lol). I really hope your situation gets better and your visa applications get approved :)
This is really a ridiculous type of travelling but for aviation geek like you I know this is a special experience of a lifetime you will cherish. Experiencing multiple airlines and airports in 1 travel is a dream experience for avgeeks! I myself who works in airport industry was surprised with your "transit travelling" experience that you just shared. You're so brave to do this. Yet, I enjoy watching your experience.
Hahaha! One thing I found challenging (and enjoyed) while I was at SVO was getting people (Russians) to smile. It takes a while at first, and when I eventually make them to do so, they seem and talk like long time friends, hahaha! ;-)
Thank you, Billy! ☺️ Planning to visit Europe again when situation improves. Hope I can stay a bit longer to feature some interesting places. Thanks for watching! 😊
Hahaha! Matagal ko na plinano ito, tsaka sa mga niyaya ko sumama, natatakot baka daw madeport. Sayang, mas masaya sana kung may kasama ako nitong biyahe. Planning to do something like this uli kaso ibang countries naman. Ur welcome to join! :-)
Jesus, it sucks so much that many people from different countries just can't go somewhere without a proper piece of paper... Just ridiculous how, let's say, you're allowed to stand on one spot but to go even 100 meters away from it you'd be required to have a permission.
Hello Mike! It's alright... countries have reasons having that kind of set up as they need to protect their borders. Not everyone has good intentions in visiting. Being so near to visiting Europe freely but held back by walls and windows, it is kinda frustrating, but I'm turning it into a drive to save up and meet the requirements in getting a Schengen visa this year. Hopefully I can enter Europe freely next time. Thank you for your support, and for watching my travel blog! :-)
@@chukkoi no problem man. I am in fact a former Aeroflot Flight attendant and well... as a Russian I experience similar kind of things when it comes to traveling. It's just borders never help. Look at Dubai and how opened and thriving this country is with so many opportunities. When there's a real threat no border will stop crime I think
I am a flight attendant and sometimes we kinda have just a really short time at our destinations to explore the places... I guess I will never complain about that again! U are just so precious and excited - reminds me of my early beggings in my job. Thumps up for this challenge and your positivity! 😊
What an exciting, nerve-racking, but very inspiring journey! I wish you all the best! I hope we get a schengen Visa soon! I am not a fan of airports so I don't think I would have enjoyed what you did but I enjoyed watching you do it! 😊
Thank you, Mitch! I thoroughly enjoyed your documentary of your trip. Thank you for making us part of your journey. I truly hope you will find yourself in Europe some day soon! Best wishes from The Netherlands!
Hello David! Glad to know you enjoyed my blog! 😊 I so love the Netherlands...! People are very courteous, friendly, and have outgoing personalities! My stop in Schiphol was so worth it, getting a glimpse of your country and its way of life. I do hope I’d have the chance to visit the Netherlands again, hopefully not just within the airport. I know things will come at the right time. Likewise, best wishes, and thank you for watching my travel blog! 😊😊😊
Not so much guts, but more foolhardiness. A lot of people know it can be done, but who wants to go through all that and spend that money just to monkey around in airports?
@@reynaldoflores4522 Monkey around airport daw. GAGO hindi mo nakita yung overall na kwento bigay nito sa viewers dahil makitid utak mo. Halos lahat dito nagpapasalamat at namamangha sa nangyari at ikaw lang ang sourgrape. Palibhasa wala kang panggastos. Mga katulad mo di binibigyan ng oportunidad kaya nga di ka makaalis alis ng bansa hahaha! Steak ala pobre.
The best vlog I watched. Grabe ung risk pero worth it. I enjoyed wathcing your vlog specially in this pandemic times...nakakatangal ng stress. God bless you sir Mitch and PAL as well.
Thank you, Mark! ☺️ Yes, that time I was prepared, should they deny me of my flight from HKG to SVO. But I really devoted some time on research, and that I know my plans would most likely push thru... 😄 Glad you enjoyed my blog! Thank you, thank you for watching! Godbless! ☺️
@@chukkoi binge watching your blogs. Thanks for showing commendations to the flight crews. Moral booster po siya. Praying that the aviation sector will bounce back soon and more travel blogs without restriction from you.
It's so frustrating that how much the world is open up for someone to experience is determined by where they're born 😪 This guy has nothing but good intentions #givemitchavisa
Hello Reese! Yes, unfortunately I happen to belong to a country where it’s tough for many of its citizens to obtain a Schengen or UK visa. With the strict/tough requirements, many don’t apply at all for fear of rejection other than it demands proof that you either have a huge sum in your bank account or have a stable and high paying job. My intention is simply to visit Europe, to see the world even if it feels like being confined in an “aquarium”, restricted only at the airports. That’s what I can afford for now but it’s a dream partly fulfilled thru this kind of travel. What I wanted to show is that if one really likes to see Europe and if they don’t mind the cost, this limited travel is possible. Thru all this I’ve met wonderful people along the way, made seemingly difficult people eventually smile, saw wonderful things Europe has to offer even thru a glimpse. I’m very grateful, even for the short stays in each airport, I had this chance. And for viewers/subscribers like you, my heartfelt gratitude for your support. Thank you very much. 💖💖💖
@@chukkoi Dude, I'm looking at the EU visa requirements and it really doesn't look that bad, they just want to make sure you have enough money to cover yourself for the whole trip, like for the Netherlands they want to make sure you have at least 34 EUR per day of your stay, that's not a lot.
@@icebalm Are you American? EU 'visa requirements don't apply to Americans. Americans don't need a visa to visit Europe. Phillipinos, apparently, are another matter. We are very furtunate to be Americans.
@@tristar4857 well, I'm Russian and we need it, and yes, UK visa is tough (US one was much easier for me) but Schengen was never a problem, they just need either a bank account balance confirmation or an invitation from someone with visa who can pay for you
@@chukkoi I'm as confused as the airport employees. The visa requirements aren't very high. What Documents are Required when Applying for a Schengen Visa? The following list of documents are required for any short-term Schengen visa application: Visa application form. Fully completed and signed. Two recently taken photos must be attached. Both photos must be taken within the last three months, according to the visa photo requirements. A valid passport. Not older than 10 years and it should valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Schengen area. Older passports with visas on them (if you have any). Round trip reservation or itinerary. It must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area. You can use the visa consultation services like this one. These guys can handle most of your visa requirements such as flight itineraries, hotel reservations along with free consultation over email. Travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death. The Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from AXA Schengen or Europ Assistance. Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Schengen. This can be one of the following: A hotel/hostel booking. A rental agreement. A letter of invitation from a host at whose house you will be staying. Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the Schengen. This can be one of the following: Bank account statement - that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months. Sponsorship Letter - by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to the Schengen. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months. A combination of your bank account statement and a letter of sponsorship. Proof of paid visa fee. €80 for adults and €45 for children from 6 to 12 years old. The requirement is that you can afford to be in the Schengen Zone. If you can afford all of these flights, I don't understand why you couldn't apply for a visa for one of these places. It's a funny video but there wasn't a lot of point to all of this. Pick a place, get a visa for it and go there.
I’m glad that the flight attendant have you a large bottle of Harrogate water. Harrogate is a spar town near the English city of Leeds, Yorkshire. Leeds is where my mum was born.
Hello Joseph! Yeah, that’s how nice I was treated on board Philippine Airlines. As for Leeds, my friend (and travel buddy seen in some of my blogs) is from Leeds... but I’m not sure if that’s the same place. He’s been inviting me to visit and do planespotting at Leeds Bradford Airport. Not sure if that’s the same area. But hopefully I get to visit and perhaps make blogs there. Looks like a nice place from the pictures I’ve seen. Thank you BTW for watching my travel blog! 😊😊😊
Mitch Young that is good to hear, have a nice time plane spotting at Leeds Bradford. I would highly recommend going down to Manchester Airport where you would find A350s, A380 and B787s.
The Dutch i’ve met we’re like that too! Either that or very friendly and courteous. They seem to be highly educated people who don’t see things as problems but rather they enjoy life as it is. They have a good way of relating with people. I simply like them. 😊
Mitch Young The Netherlands are the most diverse country in the world. In Amsterdam there are living people from more than 180 countries! Way more diverse than even New York and of course totally different to Asia.
You're a very positive and appreciative guy, traits to be proud of! Beautiful video but it also made me sad that not all humans are born equally. Also you should have got that flight attendants contact details, she was mega cute, never know when you may cross paths again.
Hello Greg! Thank you for your nice feedback! Well, that's how it is... as much as we want a perfect/utopian world, that's just the reality of it. I can only look at it as a drive to improve my situation so I can enjoy my goals one of these days. I'm actually saving up this year to meet the requirements in applying for a Schengen visa. With what I saw, Europe's worth saving up for. I want to visit again and hopefully this time I'll be free to enter and exit the surrounding countries. As for the flight attendant, I was surprised she messaged me in Instagram! She saw herself in my blogs is now following my account and liking some of my posts. I followed her too. Hope I'd see her again in one of my future flights with KLM. BTW, thank you for watching my travel blog! :-)
When I first got to Russia, i was honestly saddened not to see welcoming smiles at the airport. But from my research that Russians don’t easily smile at strangers, i’ve accepted that fact and was still challenged to talk to some staff at the airport. True that it takes a while to make them smile (and laugh) and when you make them do, it felt like you’re friends who haven’t seen each other for a long time! 😄 The vodka offered to me was very good! Even the bar tender became friendly enough to care and warn me not to drink too much. Vodka is that good that I might miss my early flight to Amsterdam. 😁 Would love to visit Russia again, hopefully next time with a visa! Thank you for taking time to write and for watching my travel blog! 😊
@@porusky Hahaha! No i didn't miss my flight. The bar tender just warned me not to drink too much as I might not be able to wake up on time for my flight. Anyhow, yes I need lessons on drinking vodka, and it'll be better to have some people to drink it with, too! ;-) I don't really drink, but the vodka offered to me was good! I couldn't feel its effects until when I tried to stand up, hahaha!!! Planning to visit St. Petersburg this year. I'm just amazed with Russia that I want to come back. This time I'll get a visa. Hopefully I get to post my travels to St. Petersburg this year too. Thank you, thank you again for writing! :-)
I really really liked what you did here. I want to do something similar, but actually fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport via Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, North America and Africa. In a circle around the world. But that will take some years. Kind regards from The Netherlands...
Hello Patrick! I also dream of traveling around the world, even just by transiting or stopping in countries that don’t require visas for Philippine passport holders like me. One roadblock also is having the funds to do so... so yeah, it’s gonna take a long time but I’ll get there. Hope you get your wish sooner than me. Who knows. 😊 Good luck and safe travels! Thank you for watching! 😊
i have been in philippines 3 times now i really love it, cuz also the people are friendly here, i life in holland near amsterdam, if you decide to come here one day then come here in summer time, rather then winter time hehe to cold for filipinos haha
I feel your pain. I'm from Egypt and I need a visa to almost any other country in the world. Schengen are a nightmare and most of other countries are near impossible but I loved your spirit and your positive attitude. Cheers.
Hello Fady! Thank you very much... some people think it's that easy to get a Schengen visa. It doesn't really work that way. I know friends who were able to meet all the requirements but were still turned down. I haven't personally applied yet and i do fear being turned down as it will be money down the drain if it happens. But I will take a chance this year. Hopefully I can visit Europe freely. Thank you for your support, and for watching my travel blog! God bless! :-)
No real risk. At worst, he would've been detained for a short time and then deported back. If that happened, I think he would've considered it as part of the experience and filmed it, too!
Wow congrats Mitch, I never thought that we could visit Europe even without the visa. I am proud of you you did. But I was thinking how much money you spent on that trip?????? and hoping that someday you could visit Sydney and Auckland. . . . which is my favorite place on Earth.- thanks Henry Ugali
KLM crew are very friendly, i traveled from Athens, to Amsterdam, had my conecting flight for tokyo, it was on my birthday and while on my first flight, the flight crew came to my seat with treats and a bappy birthday card, i was so touched by that and they were simply very kind and smily, on my flight to tokyo same thing, only there they gave me a glass of champaing and some crakers, and another card. I will buy frames to put the cards inside so i can keep them
This made my day! On my recommended videos haha you're awesome po. Sabi nga nila, the most important thing you need to get going/travel/airport hop is courage! I remember my first solo travel, I kept it a secret from everyone (just told my parents when I sat on the plane bound to Bali). Amazing content po. Hoping you can get visas to these countries in the future and enjoy longer travels. God bless po. :)
I'd like to do something like this after borders reopen... taking multiple flights towards the final destination, experiencing different airlines and seeing different airports just sound like the best idea. The 'craziest' I've ever done was Sydney - Cairns - Brisbane - Sydney... Anyway loved your review!
Hello Kurtis! I wanted to do the same route again soon as things improve. This was definitely an experience! You can start from HKG as your jump off point as fares to Europe are a bit cheaper from there. You can also check out possible routes via Expedia which can show long layovers in certain airports. Last time I checked, there was a HKG-LHR flight via Helsinki for $270 one way. Thank you very much for watching my blog! :-)
i am impressed.I used to travel a lot too and have seen various types of scenarios.Once entered the UK on a stop over when i was coming from the USA.Been to schipol many times but never entered amsterdam.Good job bro
Thank you, Abraham for your invitation! For now I might just do stop overs as applying for a Schengen visa might take a while as you know how tough it is to prepare for it. But who knows? If I do get my chance, I'd sure be glad to meet up for coffee. My treat! Thank you for watching my travel blog! :-)
Thank you...! 😊 PAL serves special meals like the Japanese bento for a limited time. I wanted to try it out, other than you get to be served first when ordering special meals. 😊 Thank you for watching! 😄
Man I am happy you enjoyed your trip but somehow it makes me sad as a German. For me its the most normal thing to travel nearly anywhere without the need for a Visa, while you could only watch all those places from far away. Its unfair and I really hope you will get a Schengen Visa very soon. Best of luck, love your enthusiasm nonetheless.
I'm happy to have watched this truly epic adventure, but sad that I didn't know about your plans until now. I would have recommended to you that you try stroopwafels in Amsterdam. (They're like waffle cookies with caramel inside. The Netherlands are pretty famous for them.) Also, if only the world hadn't been turned upside-down by COVID, then I would have pointed out that there are a couple of places in Europe where Filipinos CAN go (yes, outside of the airport) without visas. Examples include Northern Cyprus and Svalbard. I'm kicking myself for not going to Svalbard yet. NO ONE needs a visa to go there, and it's home to the global seed vault! You could also see the Northern Lights there in winter. Maybe some day things will open up again. Let's hope they do. At any rate, thanks for bringing us along for your trip. This really was quite something!
Belgium and Greece are easy paths to get your Schengen visa. I knew a friend who just got 200k pesos in her bank account and makes 30k a month as a Bpo officer passed , so try it. She just paid a travel agency around 9k and passed. So go for it!
Hello! Thank you very much for the tip! That boosts my confidence in applying for a Schengen visa. Hope to see Europe again soon! And thanks for watching! :-)
Greece isn't contiguous with the rest of Schengen though, although I feel it might be easier to get a visa there. So you may need to dedicate a full travel to Greece initially and the rest of Schengen later. Belgium is much closer to the main European destinations so you may probably try to apply with them first.
Travel for 3rd world citizens is really challenging. We need separate visas for the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, etc. Visas alone would fill up the pages of the passport. While 1st world countries travel visaFREE!
Flew from Dusseldorf Airport to London Gatwick with Easyjet. That crew was unarguably the most friendlyist ive yet to experience. Flying to Barcelona in about 14 days with Vueling, hope it will be similar. Hope you can enter Europe soon.
For some, this might be a waste of money. But I know this really meant a lot for you, and I find this adventure BRILLIANT!
Thank you, Jhun! Ur da best! 😄
Mitch Young Makes me so sad has a EU citizen that you were not able to visit us 😢 We live in a crazy and stupid world where your ability to travel relies on where you’re from... Cheers from Portugal, great video!!!!
not at all must have been an adventure
inspiring vlog.
I watched the whole video. I don't even watch Sam Chui's whole videos. This was extremely realistic and insightful.
Same.
Sam chui video is 70% review and 30% adventure
@@user-up8th6hc8b I dont really go for the technicalities. How Mittch tells his story and how he relates with people is good enough for me.
Mabuhay Mitch, as a former airline employee, I must commend you on this amazing rendezvous. It is obvious, as you said, you did your research. Passengers can Transit Without Visa (TWOV) in many countries, depending on their passport and nationality. I hope you will do more videos like this. I really enjoy the narration. It felt like a scene from the discovery channel.
I have been to your beautiful country, and I really enjoy the hospitality and friendliness of the Filipino people. Salamat Po.
Hello! Thank you so much for your nice feedback; i appreciate it a lot. 😊 I plan to do another one like this with a long stop either in Morocco or Brazil where my passport isn’t required of any visa. It might take a while though as it is quite expensive. Anyhow, thank you very much for watching my travel blog. Nice to know you’ve been here in the Philippines! You’re always welcome here! 😊 Take care and God bless! 😊
Mitch Young hopefully you do get a visa at some point - visit France and Italy
This is amazing! I know the excitement of stepping foot in another country’s airport, the feeling of wanting to get out, but you can’t so you make use of whatever you can and explore its interiors instead. 😊 love the positivity here! Thanks for sharing!
This guy is so positive 🤙🏼
Thank you... 😊 I appreciate it. 😊
My second time to watch this.
Russians may be reserved with strangers (USSR era influence) but they are even friendlier and hospitable than Filipinos once they got to know you. The dutch are the opposite - they appear friendly but it is difficult to get into their circle if you want to get closer.
You're lucky you have accomplished this "mission" pre-Covid pandemic.
Wow, what a journey! Fingers crossed that your circumstances change so you can at least get a visa to visit cities outside the airport! Nice video and the Philippine Airlines crew are lovely!
You're very brave Mitch :) I was in the Netherlands last October 2019, I bought the same KLM model as souvenir. The Dutch people are very friendly.
Thank you, Oliver 😊 I want to come back at Schiphol and buy the other model planes that I wansn’t able to get, haha! 😁 I definitely enjoyed my time as Schiphol! And yes, the Dutch are courteous and friendly! 😊
Wow, your trip looks exhausting, but you enjoyed it! Well done!
Not really... 😊 I had at least 5-10 hours stop where I was able to take power naps... or it’s just that my adrenaline was high from all the wonder and excitement! 😄 But you’re right- i enjoyed it a lot! 😊 Thank you for watching! 😊
Damn that sounds kinda cool, never heard of this concept! I’m sorry you couldn’t get a visa for Europe. Let’s hope you can return in the future and get a real taste of Europe! Thank you for the video!
It's not the destination that's the trip it's the journey! Love it!
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For some It might've been just a waste of time and money but experiencing something is a joy in itself
That's true. To each his own. This is something that really meant a lot for me. I know I'll be back, and hopefully this time I can freely go out and experience life in Europe. Thank you very much for watching my blog... :-)
Mitch this is lovely 🤣🤣🤣. Dream Ko din ganyan ang travel airport lang. thanks for this video.
Why do I feel sad after the vlog.. I just take it for granted when i travel across Europe. Very nice video sir ❤️. Hopefully you get to come back here again na di lang hanggang airport.
We really loved your narration! You're so positive and upbeat. I truly hope you can travel wherever your heart desires soon. We'll subscribe... looking forward to your future videos.
Wow, such an interesting adventure. I think I will be addicted to your travel blog🤗👍
Thank you for watching, Rebecca! ☺️☺️☺️
This was soo different , I take advantage for having a US passport and going to most of these places is so easily . Thanks for this video
Thank you also, for watching my blog! 😊
Well beware, the EU will implement a system similar to the ESTA in the US
Try to go Russia with US passport hahaha
@@Novato_en_Moto actually now he can evisa.kdmid.ru/ now its applied to st.petersburg too and if you travel by only local trains and hitch-hiking it is trevial to get to moscow from there too.
well, now in the covid-19 world? not easy
This was more interesting than I expected and you're a nice guy. I like how you turn this into a mini-adventure.
Hello John! Glad to know you enjoyed my “limited travel” to Europe... 😄 Hoping to visit again, next time with a visa! I think that’ll be more fun! Thank you for watching! 😊
crossing another continent just to fly back home is cool! I can invite you over to step out of Schiphol to really enjoy Europe...
Thank you for your invitation, and for watching my blog! Hope to do this route again when situation improves. 😊
I like the effort that you do sir! For giving us a wider knowledge on this industry. I’m an aspiring Flight Attendant and your new subscriber. Keep it up sir, i’m here to support!
Hello Kevin! I appreciate your support; thank you very much! What I wanted to share also is that crew members are people too... you talk to them, you see a glimpse of their lives... they simply have lots of stories to share. I hope one of these days I get to see you on board, hopefully as a crew member in my flight... now that would be a good story to feature in my blog, haha! Best of luck in your journey in becoming a flight attendant! :-)
This is one of the most wholesome videos I have ever since. I really hope the situation in the Philippines change! Nice video Mitch :)
Glad to know you appreciate my travel blog... Hopefully our situation improves. thank you very much for watching! :-)
I miss flying, I hope everything will be normal soon. Great flight vlog by the way!
I hope so too... ☺️ Keep safe, and thank you for watching! 😊
I found this video on my recommended and I have to say this trip was EPIC!! But it also made me realize how privileged I am and how grateful I should be for not needing visas prior to travelling. KLM crew are the best (and free booze on their flights lol). I really hope your situation gets better and your visa applications get approved :)
This is cool.. I love the way you narrate your journey😄
Thank you!!! I appreciate it. Thanks for watching my travel blog! :-)
Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy your video. I think many people also enjoy the travelling part, on top of sightseeing part.
Isn't the appropriate title be like:
"My six thousand mile journey to take a shower" hehe...
Ice B-Air would have been a great click bait!
@Savas Kurt yeah, can't understand his/her suggestion as well hahaha
This is really a ridiculous type of travelling but for aviation geek like you I know this is a special experience of a lifetime you will cherish. Experiencing multiple airlines and airports in 1 travel is a dream experience for avgeeks! I myself who works in airport industry was surprised with your "transit travelling" experience that you just shared. You're so brave to do this. Yet, I enjoy watching your experience.
This is quite amazing!
Definitely got my sub
Thank you Benny, for watching and for subscribing! :-)
That is an amazing!!! Well done👍😁 achieve your dreams!
As a russian born, I would say it is tooo cold to smile 😂 kidding 😁
Thank you... :-)
Hahaha! One thing I found challenging (and enjoyed) while I was at SVO was getting people (Russians) to smile. It takes a while at first, and when I eventually make them to do so, they seem and talk like long time friends, hahaha! ;-)
I subscribed just for this guys positivity
I don’t think it was a ridiculous trip. You’re an adventurous and I like your videos. Salamat 😊👍
Thank you, Billy! ☺️ Planning to visit Europe again when situation improves. Hope I can stay a bit longer to feature some interesting places. Thanks for watching! 😊
taray nito ito ang pinaka gusto kong video mo never get tired of watching, naliligo lang sa UK 😂 nice journey sana makasama ako sa vlogs mo 👍☺️
Hahaha! Matagal ko na plinano ito, tsaka sa mga niyaya ko sumama, natatakot baka daw madeport. Sayang, mas masaya sana kung may kasama ako nitong biyahe. Planning to do something like this uli kaso ibang countries naman. Ur welcome to join! :-)
Jesus, it sucks so much that many people from different countries just can't go somewhere without a proper piece of paper...
Just ridiculous how, let's say, you're allowed to stand on one spot but to go even 100 meters away from it you'd be required to have a permission.
Something is wrong with this world
Hello Mike! It's alright... countries have reasons having that kind of set up as they need to protect their borders. Not everyone has good intentions in visiting. Being so near to visiting Europe freely but held back by walls and windows, it is kinda frustrating, but I'm turning it into a drive to save up and meet the requirements in getting a Schengen visa this year. Hopefully I can enter Europe freely next time. Thank you for your support, and for watching my travel blog! :-)
@@chukkoi no problem man. I am in fact a former Aeroflot Flight attendant and well... as a Russian I experience similar kind of things when it comes to traveling. It's just borders never help. Look at Dubai and how opened and thriving this country is with so many opportunities. When there's a real threat no border will stop crime I think
Damn I kinda feel sad for him but loving how happy he is although he isn't being let into the countries
I love how you presented your video. I kept watching till end 👍
Thank you...!!! I appreciate it. 😊
I am a flight attendant and sometimes we kinda have just a really short time at our destinations to explore the places... I guess I will never complain about that again! U are just so precious and excited - reminds me of my early beggings in my job. Thumps up for this challenge and your positivity! 😊
What an exciting, nerve-racking, but very inspiring journey! I wish you all the best! I hope we get a schengen Visa soon! I am not a fan of airports so I don't think I would have enjoyed what you did but I enjoyed watching you do it! 😊
Great job Mitch. Thank you for sharing. I felt like I went on this journey with you. Looking forward to the next one!
Wow! That was insane! ❤️ 💖 ❤️ Really enjoyed the whole vid.
Thank you for watching! 😊 Hope I can visit Europe again... this time with a visa! 😄
Thank you for watching! 😊 Hope to visit Europe again... this time with a visa! 😁
Thank you, Mitch! I thoroughly enjoyed your documentary of your trip. Thank you for making us part of your journey. I truly hope you will find yourself in Europe some day soon! Best wishes from The Netherlands!
Hello David! Glad to know you enjoyed my blog! 😊 I so love the Netherlands...! People are very courteous, friendly, and have outgoing personalities! My stop in Schiphol was so worth it, getting a glimpse of your country and its way of life. I do hope I’d have the chance to visit the Netherlands again, hopefully not just within the airport. I know things will come at the right time. Likewise, best wishes, and thank you for watching my travel blog! 😊😊😊
LOVE your vlogs! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🤩
Thank you Emma! Mabuhay from the Philippines! :-)
After seeing this, I feel so blessed to have an EU Passport, so much travel freedom.
I have a Philippine passport. I'm dying with envy.
@@reynaldoflores4522 Poor you.
All I can say is “WOW”! 👏🏻
Thank you for watching! 😊
What a very awesome video sir! The best!
I enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you, Gabriel, for watching my travel vid! :-)
Awesome job Mitch thanks for the journey
What a mad lad but hats off for having the courage to do something like this.
Thank you for watching, Romeo! I never thought this kind of trip was possible but it is! :-)
Thank you for this video., enjoying so much ..
Thank you for watching, Jessie! :-)
As a European it's interesting to see the west with the eyes of somebody from the east! Crazy idea, but it apparently worked! :)
This was both fun and sad to watch. I would give you my German passport to travel the world if I could.
Thanks for sharing this informative video Sir. this is very helpful.
This was a unique adventure. And only for two days 😁 It would really take a lot of guts to do that and you did it. What can I say, Congratulations 🎊🎉
Not so much guts, but more foolhardiness. A lot of people know it can be done, but who wants to go through all that and spend that money just to monkey around in airports?
@@reynaldoflores4522 You don't know even half the crap he how much made out of that blog you imbecile
@@reynaldoflores4522 Monkey around airport daw. GAGO hindi mo nakita yung overall na kwento bigay nito sa viewers dahil makitid utak mo. Halos lahat dito nagpapasalamat at namamangha sa nangyari at ikaw lang ang sourgrape. Palibhasa wala kang panggastos. Mga katulad mo di binibigyan ng oportunidad kaya nga di ka makaalis alis ng bansa hahaha! Steak ala pobre.
Somebody give this guy a visa he deserves it😭
Thank you for your support, and for watching my travel blog! 💖💖💖
Maybe someday we can get Japanese passports and travel the world visa FREE!
@@reynaldoflores4522 Not for an idiot like you. NEVER.
I’ve always wanted to do something like this! Definitely takes guts - I’m glad you did this! ☺️
The best vlog I watched. Grabe ung risk pero worth it. I enjoyed wathcing your vlog specially in this pandemic times...nakakatangal ng stress. God bless you sir Mitch and PAL as well.
Thank you, Mark! ☺️ Yes, that time I was prepared, should they deny me of my flight from HKG to SVO. But I really devoted some time on research, and that I know my plans would most likely push thru... 😄 Glad you enjoyed my blog! Thank you, thank you for watching! Godbless! ☺️
@@chukkoi binge watching your blogs. Thanks for showing commendations to the flight crews. Moral booster po siya. Praying that the aviation sector will bounce back soon and more travel blogs without restriction from you.
It's so frustrating that how much the world is open up for someone to experience is determined by where they're born 😪 This guy has nothing but good intentions #givemitchavisa
Hello Reese! Yes, unfortunately I happen to belong to a country where it’s tough for many of its citizens to obtain a Schengen or UK visa. With the strict/tough requirements, many don’t apply at all for fear of rejection other than it demands proof that you either have a huge sum in your bank account or have a stable and high paying job. My intention is simply to visit Europe, to see the world even if it feels like being confined in an “aquarium”, restricted only at the airports. That’s what I can afford for now but it’s a dream partly fulfilled thru this kind of travel. What I wanted to show is that if one really likes to see Europe and if they don’t mind the cost, this limited travel is possible. Thru all this I’ve met wonderful people along the way, made seemingly difficult people eventually smile, saw wonderful things Europe has to offer even thru a glimpse. I’m very grateful, even for the short stays in each airport, I had this chance. And for viewers/subscribers like you, my heartfelt gratitude for your support. Thank you very much. 💖💖💖
@@chukkoi Dude, I'm looking at the EU visa requirements and it really doesn't look that bad, they just want to make sure you have enough money to cover yourself for the whole trip, like for the Netherlands they want to make sure you have at least 34 EUR per day of your stay, that's not a lot.
@@icebalm Are you American? EU 'visa requirements don't apply to Americans. Americans don't need a visa to visit Europe. Phillipinos, apparently, are another matter. We are very furtunate to be Americans.
@@tristar4857 well, I'm Russian and we need it, and yes, UK visa is tough (US one was much easier for me) but Schengen was never a problem, they just need either a bank account balance confirmation or an invitation from someone with visa who can pay for you
@@chukkoi I'm as confused as the airport employees. The visa requirements aren't very high.
What Documents are Required when Applying for a Schengen Visa?
The following list of documents are required for any short-term Schengen visa application:
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed.
Two recently taken photos must be attached. Both photos must be taken within the last three months, according to the visa photo requirements.
A valid passport. Not older than 10 years and it should valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Schengen area. Older passports with visas on them (if you have any).
Round trip reservation or itinerary. It must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area. You can use the visa consultation services like this one. These guys can handle most of your visa requirements such as flight itineraries, hotel reservations along with free consultation over email.
Travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death. The Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from AXA Schengen or Europ Assistance.
Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Schengen. This can be one of the following:
A hotel/hostel booking.
A rental agreement.
A letter of invitation from a host at whose house you will be staying.
Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the Schengen. This can be one of the following:
Bank account statement - that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
Sponsorship Letter - by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to the Schengen. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
A combination of your bank account statement and a letter of sponsorship.
Proof of paid visa fee. €80 for adults and €45 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
The requirement is that you can afford to be in the Schengen Zone. If you can afford all of these flights, I don't understand why you couldn't apply for a visa for one of these places.
It's a funny video but there wasn't a lot of point to all of this. Pick a place, get a visa for it and go there.
Nice to know this kind of possible adventure. 👌😀
Thank you for watching! ☺️
I’m glad that the flight attendant have you a large bottle of Harrogate water. Harrogate is a spar town near the English city of Leeds, Yorkshire. Leeds is where my mum was born.
Hello Joseph! Yeah, that’s how nice I was treated on board Philippine Airlines. As for Leeds, my friend (and travel buddy seen in some of my blogs) is from Leeds... but I’m not sure if that’s the same place. He’s been inviting me to visit and do planespotting at Leeds Bradford Airport. Not sure if that’s the same area. But hopefully I get to visit and perhaps make blogs there. Looks like a nice place from the pictures I’ve seen. Thank you BTW for watching my travel blog! 😊😊😊
Mitch Young that is good to hear, have a nice time plane spotting at Leeds Bradford. I would highly recommend going down to Manchester Airport where you would find A350s, A380 and B787s.
Mejo teary eyed ka on the way to UK. Dream come true for you sir.
When we got to Amsterdam from Germany via a train, the people were all just so like that flight attendant! Like they are ready to party!
The Dutch i’ve met we’re like that too! Either that or very friendly and courteous. They seem to be highly educated people who don’t see things as problems but rather they enjoy life as it is. They have a good way of relating with people. I simply like them. 😊
Mitch Young The Netherlands are the most diverse country in the world. In Amsterdam there are living people from more than 180 countries! Way more diverse than even New York and of course totally different to Asia.
@9:44 At a quick glance the KLM-aircraft looks like a semi-beluga
You're a very positive and appreciative guy, traits to be proud of! Beautiful video but it also made me sad that not all humans are born equally.
Also you should have got that flight attendants contact details, she was mega cute, never know when you may cross paths again.
Hello Greg! Thank you for your nice feedback! Well, that's how it is... as much as we want a perfect/utopian world, that's just the reality of it. I can only look at it as a drive to improve my situation so I can enjoy my goals one of these days. I'm actually saving up this year to meet the requirements in applying for a Schengen visa. With what I saw, Europe's worth saving up for. I want to visit again and hopefully this time I'll be free to enter and exit the surrounding countries. As for the flight attendant, I was surprised she messaged me in Instagram! She saw herself in my blogs is now following my account and liking some of my posts. I followed her too. Hope I'd see her again in one of my future flights with KLM. BTW, thank you for watching my travel blog! :-)
Yes, us Russians are not the smiley bunch, but Vodka helps:) to put a smile on one's face, but that was an awesome video, ur CRAZY, but i loved it:)
When I first got to Russia, i was honestly saddened not to see welcoming smiles at the airport. But from my research that Russians don’t easily smile at strangers, i’ve accepted that fact and was still challenged to talk to some staff at the airport. True that it takes a while to make them smile (and laugh) and when you make them do, it felt like you’re friends who haven’t seen each other for a long time! 😄 The vodka offered to me was very good! Even the bar tender became friendly enough to care and warn me not to drink too much. Vodka is that good that I might miss my early flight to Amsterdam. 😁 Would love to visit Russia again, hopefully next time with a visa! Thank you for taking time to write and for watching my travel blog! 😊
Mitch Young OMG u missed ur earlier flight - u need lessons on drinking vodka ;-) That PAL crew was soo sweet, made me want to fly with them ;-)
@@porusky Hahaha! No i didn't miss my flight. The bar tender just warned me not to drink too much as I might not be able to wake up on time for my flight. Anyhow, yes I need lessons on drinking vodka, and it'll be better to have some people to drink it with, too! ;-) I don't really drink, but the vodka offered to me was good! I couldn't feel its effects until when I tried to stand up, hahaha!!! Planning to visit St. Petersburg this year. I'm just amazed with Russia that I want to come back. This time I'll get a visa. Hopefully I get to post my travels to St. Petersburg this year too. Thank you, thank you again for writing! :-)
You Sir sure make excellent content but this one is gold.
I really really liked what you did here. I want to do something similar, but actually fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport via Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, North America and Africa. In a circle around the world. But that will take some years. Kind regards from The Netherlands...
Hello Patrick! I also dream of traveling around the world, even just by transiting or stopping in countries that don’t require visas for Philippine passport holders like me. One roadblock also is having the funds to do so... so yeah, it’s gonna take a long time but I’ll get there. Hope you get your wish sooner than me. Who knows. 😊 Good luck and safe travels! Thank you for watching! 😊
The Dutch should be proud of themselves. Well done.
I found them very helpful, friendly, with outgoing personalities... i just love it! 😊
That's just how we are ;-)
We can't help it, it is the way we were raised.
But it is always nice to hear how foreigners experience our way of life.
Thanks.
The Dutch are racist though
Yeah it's true we as belgians love them they are much more lovely then us
Dame it worked on what you wish for, good for you.
you are so cool ............ Hope you cen get visa to EU someday in the future ... Very welcome to visit in Sweden Mitch ...
This video made me smile through and through, for some reason.
Thank you for watching my travel blog, John! Have a good one! 😊
i have been in philippines 3 times now i really love it, cuz also the people are friendly here, i life in holland near amsterdam, if you decide to come here one day then come here in summer time, rather then winter time hehe to cold for filipinos haha
Hope to visit Holland soon... in the summertime! 😊 Thank you for watching! Likewise, you are very much welcome here in the Philippines! 😄
@@chukkoi hopefully soon going again for my vacation
Mitch, those seats on the BA aircraft really look like the one on Cebu Pacific's A321neo's. Except the upper part of the seats are black.
brilliant idea for an adventure and perfectly executed! Really enjoyed your journey (and narration).
Thank you...! 😊 I appreciate it! 😊
OMG this is Crazy... lucky you didn't face any delayed flight!
I had fun watching this vlog. What an interesting journey! Cheers to many travel adventures ahead.
Nice to know you enjoyed my blog... Thank you for watching! :-)
I feel your pain. I'm from Egypt and I need a visa to almost any other country in the world. Schengen are a nightmare and most of other countries are near impossible but I loved your spirit and your positive attitude. Cheers.
Hello Fady! Thank you very much... some people think it's that easy to get a Schengen visa. It doesn't really work that way. I know friends who were able to meet all the requirements but were still turned down. I haven't personally applied yet and i do fear being turned down as it will be money down the drain if it happens. But I will take a chance this year. Hopefully I can visit Europe freely. Thank you for your support, and for watching my travel blog! God bless! :-)
That's kinda risky of what you're attempting to achieve. But it's an adventure.
Bong D so true.
No real risk. At worst, he would've been detained for a short time and then deported back.
If that happened, I think he would've considered it as part of the experience and filmed it, too!
you can get an E-visa to enter St. Petersburg, Russia with a Philippine passport.
Yes, I was told... and that’s where I’m planning to go to this year! 😊 Saving up for it! Thank you for watching my travel blog! 😊
Very interesting itinerary, Mitchy! But you must come back and really visit Europe (with a Visa )!
I really wanted to see and visit Europe, but I’ll prepare for it next time. Working on it this year... 😊 Thank you for watching, Luiz! 😊
WOW! That was cool! You inspire me! That was truly what you can call jetsetting!
Thank you for watching, Deo! :-)
Wow congrats Mitch, I never thought that we could visit Europe even without the visa. I am proud of you you did. But I was thinking how much money you spent on that trip?????? and hoping that someday you could visit Sydney and Auckland. . . . which is my favorite place on Earth.- thanks Henry Ugali
KLM crew are very friendly, i traveled from Athens, to Amsterdam, had my conecting flight for tokyo, it was on my birthday and while on my first flight, the flight crew came to my seat with treats and a bappy birthday card, i was so touched by that and they were simply very kind and smily, on my flight to tokyo same thing, only there they gave me a glass of champaing and some crakers, and another card. I will buy frames to put the cards inside so i can keep them
trollkillers I also have nothing but good to say about KLM crews. It’s a very nice and friendly airline!
I also got champagne on my birthday, no card though
Amazing video. The trip was totally worth it and I would’ve done it as well
This made my day! On my recommended videos haha you're awesome po. Sabi nga nila, the most important thing you need to get going/travel/airport hop is courage! I remember my first solo travel, I kept it a secret from everyone (just told my parents when I sat on the plane bound to Bali). Amazing content po. Hoping you can get visas to these countries in the future and enjoy longer travels. God bless po. :)
Im actually laughing everytime the staff held you because of the odd itenerary. (Not the insulting laugh tho)
Wow sana all sir! 😍😍😍 travel around the world! Ingat po kayo palagi sir! I enjoy ur videos nakakbalib po...😍😍😍
I'd like to do something like this after borders reopen... taking multiple flights towards the final destination, experiencing different airlines and seeing different airports just sound like the best idea. The 'craziest' I've ever done was Sydney - Cairns - Brisbane - Sydney... Anyway loved your review!
Hello Kurtis! I wanted to do the same route again soon as things improve. This was definitely an experience! You can start from HKG as your jump off point as fares to Europe are a bit cheaper from there. You can also check out possible routes via Expedia which can show long layovers in certain airports. Last time I checked, there was a HKG-LHR flight via Helsinki for $270 one way. Thank you very much for watching my blog! :-)
i am impressed.I used to travel a lot too and have seen various types of scenarios.Once entered the UK on a stop over when i was coming from the USA.Been to schipol many times but never entered amsterdam.Good job bro
What a weird but fantastic mission. Very nice video 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much for watching, Steve! Have a good one! :-)
Great video! I hope everything works out and you can visit all the countries
BIG WOW! I salute your determination and enthusiasm!! If you ever come across Rome, let's meet for an authentic caffe and pizza experience :)
Thank you, Abraham for your invitation! For now I might just do stop overs as applying for a Schengen visa might take a while as you know how tough it is to prepare for it. But who knows? If I do get my chance, I'd sure be glad to meet up for coffee. My treat! Thank you for watching my travel blog! :-)
Nice video, very cool to see that PAL serves a bento box in economy class!
Thank you...! 😊 PAL serves special meals like the Japanese bento for a limited time. I wanted to try it out, other than you get to be served first when ordering special meals. 😊 Thank you for watching! 😄
Man I am happy you enjoyed your trip but somehow it makes me sad as a German. For me its the most normal thing to travel nearly anywhere without the need for a Visa, while you could only watch all those places from far away. Its unfair and I really hope you will get a Schengen Visa very soon. Best of luck, love your enthusiasm nonetheless.
I feel so privileged to just be able to travel almost anywhere. Cheers from Romania
I have a Philippine passport. I'm just green with envy.
@@reynaldoflores4522 HAHAHA!!!! Poor you.
I'm happy to have watched this truly epic adventure, but sad that I didn't know about your plans until now. I would have recommended to you that you try stroopwafels in Amsterdam. (They're like waffle cookies with caramel inside. The Netherlands are pretty famous for them.) Also, if only the world hadn't been turned upside-down by COVID, then I would have pointed out that there are a couple of places in Europe where Filipinos CAN go (yes, outside of the airport) without visas. Examples include Northern Cyprus and Svalbard. I'm kicking myself for not going to Svalbard yet. NO ONE needs a visa to go there, and it's home to the global seed vault! You could also see the Northern Lights there in winter. Maybe some day things will open up again. Let's hope they do. At any rate, thanks for bringing us along for your trip. This really was quite something!
you madman.. you actually did it
Planning to do another one on a different route! 😂
Belgium and Greece are easy paths to get your Schengen visa. I knew a friend who just got 200k pesos in her bank account and makes 30k a month as a Bpo officer passed , so try it. She just paid a travel agency around 9k and passed. So go for it!
Hello! Thank you very much for the tip! That boosts my confidence in applying for a Schengen visa. Hope to see Europe again soon! And thanks for watching! :-)
Greece isn't contiguous with the rest of Schengen though, although I feel it might be easier to get a visa there. So you may need to dedicate a full travel to Greece initially and the rest of Schengen later. Belgium is much closer to the main European destinations so you may probably try to apply with them first.
You are so courageous, I hope you'll get all the visas you want to actually make more travel experiences
Travel for 3rd world citizens is really challenging. We need separate visas for the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, etc. Visas alone would fill up the pages of the passport.
While 1st world countries travel visaFREE!
Yowwnn oh been waiting for this,road to 25k to 50k or more than guys let's support the channel of kuya mitch.keep it up kuya nice one.👍🙏✈️❤️
Flew from Dusseldorf Airport to London Gatwick with Easyjet. That crew was unarguably the most friendlyist ive yet to experience.
Flying to Barcelona in about 14 days with Vueling, hope it will be similar.
Hope you can enter Europe soon.