Every destination that you have visited, Kirsten and Joerg, you have showcased and presented in such a stunning way, and the Isle of Wight is no exception. Who would not want to visit after this?! The details of history, your knowledgeable narration and the incredible scenery make for yet another beautiful Vlog.
I think Prince Albert was brilliant! He was teaching his children how average people had to work, grow their own food and make their own way in life. This gave the children compassion for others, hopefully. It also gave them comprehension of how you could work hard, but the garden could fail. Or how hard it was to stand on your feet, ache from pulling weeds, wait to see if you made any progress, etc. Also, if the world changed, Wars broke out or fortunes were lost...Prince Albert had shown his nine children, how to live as a commoner, given them practical skills....and spent hours with them...instead of just letting hired staff bond with them. SMART, LOVING FATHER!
As a native of the island ( known as caulkheads ) its really interesting to see other people’s perspective of my home , it’s a shame you didn’t have the time to see the back of the island, with the military road from freshwater all the way to blackgang , this is a beautiful coastal road with many Chine’s ( local word describing a gorge) dotted along the coastline, I think when you live in an area that is so beautiful you really don’t appreciate it enough, I hope you had good time , looked like you did. Little fact, the Roman name for the island was Vectis.👍👍👍🏴
Thank you for your efforts in filming whether rain, wind or shine, whether it's crowded or there is no one around.. I also appreciate how you manage to show us pictures when you're not allowed to film something. And how we always learn something new. This was another successful and wonderful trip from our favorite couple. ☺️
That was a wonderful day out! You must return to the I.O.W again and stay over. There is so much more to see especially Bonchurch, Ventnor, Carisbrooke Castle, Godshill etc. Did you know the six wonders of the Isle of Wight? They are: The Cowes you cannot milk, The Freshwater you cannot drink, The Newport that will not be bottled, The Needles you cannot thread, The Brook that will not wet your feet and Ryde where you walk! X
There are some fabulous little hotels & B&B’s on the Isle of Wight - its always seemed like “Britain in the 50’s” to me. I went there many times as a child - loved the jurassic Coast and dinosaur bones and history - as well as Osbourne House. You really need at least 1 or 2 nights there to see lots of the smaller places - they have some fabulous ‘hidden’ tea shops you would both love ❤️.
I adore how Prince Albert enriched the lives of his children with experiences that were much more important than wealth. I imagine those same lessons were passed along by a least a few (if not all) of his children to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren…etc.
What an absolutely gorgeous adventure!!!!! You just keep providing more and more pure joy. I’m in love with the cottage and how their Papa enjoyed raising his children. Brilliant video. 💜💜💜
Wunderschön. Vor 2 Jahren hatte ich eine Reise nach England gebucht, auch zur Isle of Wight. Auch dieses Anwesen war geplant. Durch die Pandemie wurde die Reise abgesagt. Schade. Danke euch für das schöne Video 🙏
Oh my, the Swiss Cottage! As a child, one of my very favorite things to do was play house. The more realistic, detailed, and to-scale, the better! I would have ADORED having a whole play cottage with dishes and a garden and everything! What an amazing place the Osborne Estate is, and what a surprise treat to have a Friday video! :) Thank you Kirsten and Joerg!
How happy your faces are after your visit to the Isle of Wight, so joyful to see, makes me feel nostalgia for childhood memories of day trips to the coast. Thank you both for showing how amazing the UK is I'm a very proud brit and love the fact that you're proud German's who love the UK too, that's what all us folk should be doing, uniting as one and enjoying the best of life. Blessings to you and all Louisa and Sas (pug)
Thank you so much for always setting up the camera and taking a walk hand in hand. Your relationship is so precious. It is wonderful how you compliment each other so perfectly. What a beautifully filmed and narrated post. I LOVED it! What a happy, romantic place.
The Isle of Wight is beautiful and I would say well worth a longer visit. Somewhere to plan for for next year, perhaps? Thank you for the lovely video 💕
Awe, this was so special. Poor Prince Albert. I still can`t understand, why such a wonderful person had to die so early in life and in such an aweful way. I loved the movie they showed on Netflix not long ago: Victoria and Albert. Wonderfully played. Funny, but just this morning I read through the recipe "Victoria`s Sponge Cake", from my "Little English Book of Teas". 🙂 And here you guys are, eating sponge cake, lol. I love those coincidences. Another one is, that I was born in Egypt, in Cairo, at the Anglo American Hospital in Gezira. 🙂 I think the colonial India style of the house reminded you of the colonial style they had/have in some of the egyptian hotels and mansions. Prince Albert raised his children in a very pedagogical way. I also think it was brilliant. Could be almost like a Montessori or Rudolf Steiner way of thinking. Love and huggs from Schurwald Forest, Kreis Göppingen, im schönen Schwabenländle, eure Christina. 🙂
Oh das ist ja der Hammer, das du in Cairo geboren bist. So klein ist die Welt! Ja, viele Häuser in Ägypten gleichen Osborne House, es hat mich gleich daran erinnert. Auch die Häuser, in denen wir gewohnt haben. Schöne Erinnerungen! Liebe Grüße
very nice couple, i watced every video youv done. Kirsten i love your calming voice and love your outfits. I also went there with my son and we went on the hovercraft boat, it was very fun. I am from Albania but have lived in London for 22 years. wish u all the best xx
KIRSTEN, I JUST WANT TO COMMEND YOU ON THE INCREDIBLE MUSIC PAIRED WITH THE GARDENS! SO SUBLIME AND CHARMING! THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS VISIT!
So cool! You two have become my tour guides extraordinaire, as it's unlikely I'll ever visit these places myself. The Gilded Age and the Victorian era are my favorites. No, I'm not named for her (another interesting story). Here's to more exciting journeys and discoveries to come🎉
Had a weeks walking holiday on the isle of wight, loved every second, walked miles every day, apart from a day at Osborne house, and only covered about a quarter of the island. Walking up Tennyson downs from the needles and seeing the views across the island to the solent, was just a Wow. A walkers dream
Danke für diesen sehr schönen und interessanten Start ins Wochenende. Da reicht einmal anschauen wieder nicht aus☺️. Aber schöne Sachen kann man ja ohne Probleme mehrmals sehen😉 Bin erstaunt über Prinz Albert und seinen Ansatz, Kindern spielerisch den Alltag bzw. das Leben näherzubringen 👍🏻und dafür extra ein Haus einzurichten. Er hat erkannt worauf es ankommt ( bin im pädagogischen Bereich tätig und weiß wovon ich spreche 😀). Das der Tag für euch schnell vorbei ging glaube ich gerne. Wenn man etwas schönes macht, vergeht die Zeit wie im Flug! Schöne Grüße aus Köln von Regina und Jörg 🙋♀️🙋🏼♂️
Vielen Dank! Ja, Prinz Albert war wirklich eine sehr faszinierende Persönlichkeit. Nirgends sonst sieht man so einen Ansatz (also, in keinem Königshaus, das wir bisher so kennen). Das Swiss Cottage ist wirklich einzigartig und der Bauerngarten dazu, richtig genial. Ganz ganz liebe Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende.
Hi Kirsten and Joerg from Canada. I grew up in Hampshire and loved the Isle of Wight. I wish you had visited Godshill and Carisbrooke castle where King Charles 1 was imprisoned. I also lived in Germany for 8yrs in the Rheinland. Love your programmes. Keep them coming. Heather S.
Hi Heather! Yes that would have been nice. Since we film all day, we have to focus on a few places and sadly can’t visit too many spots as we want to do it properly.
I loved this, thank you! I have some roots on the Isle of Wight in my family history and yet I have never been, but now you have given me a taste of it. The house and gardens looked absolutely stunning!
That was great guys😍. I have never heard of the Needles before. How interesting to see these white peaks jutting out of the blue sea. Thank you so much for filming all of your trips and explorations. I really loved the story of Prince Albert buying the veggies his children had grown. What a wonderful father he was. ❤️❤️
It was at High Down on the Isle of Wight (aka the Needles New Battery) that Britain's "Black Arrow" and "Black Knight" space rockets were test-fired between 1957-71.
A fascinating visit with you to the Isle of Wight. How beautiful it was! I will never be able to travel there or in fact to the UK; which I love, so I appreciate your videos immensely! I am always interested in what you get for your meals,especially the gluten free items. I have 2sons and a grandson with Celiac disease. Really appreciate when you cook at home as well. I think you are am amazing and sweet couple, thank you so much!
That ferry must be huge! Osborne House is amazing! Can you imagine being surrounded by such grandeur and beauty for the whole of your life? I love the video. Thank you so very much for bringing The Isle Of Wight to your viewers. 🥰🥰🥰
Was very excited to find a weekend video from you! Loved visiting Osborne House. Thank you for taking pictures so we could see the inside. Queen Victoria’s bedroom where she died really was so special to see. Loved that Prince Albert paid his children for their vegetables and fruit. Taught them some valuable and fun lessons I am sure. Thank you for our special second video!! Xoxo Beverlee
The Isle of Wight looks beautiful. I wish you'd been able to stay at least one more day. I would like to know more about its history, so will read on it a bit. I loved the Suisse Cottage! I think Prince Albert was really quite something. Learning can, and should,be fun! I loved The Needles as well. Thank you for another wonderful adventure! 💗
When I was a child we went to the Isle of Wight every year for our holidays. This brought back so many fond memories. There are lots of interesting things to do and see there. I expect you’ll go again. ❤️
Funny you mention bathing machines Kirsten! I'm halfway through reading Lucy Worsley's book entitled Jane Austen at Home and this morning i've just read the chapter about her holidaying in Ramsgate and the popularity of the bathing machines. I had not known about them before but apparently they used to wheel them down into the water so you could step straight into the water which is odd because not many could swim in those days! I remember 47 years ago taking the hovercraft over to the Isle of Wight when I was a child. Thank you for the memories!
Love the choice of music . I know the Island very well was fortunate to see Osborne house when up close and personal was in play in the 1950/60s , it was so intimate and charming . Thank you again for such a lovely trip , I hope next visit will be longer for you both . Prince Albert was such a talented man and enhanced British culture in a very positive way . He left behind him a very valuable heritage for generations to come to enjoy !
My mum and I went over in about 2016 on the hovercraft from Portsmouth and stayed in Cows for 3 nights. We got a roaming bus pass around the island for the few days and had an incredible time. Glad you enjoyed.
Simply beautiful and lovely... loved sharing your trip and enjoyed learning about the children as well! You two are amazing ... hello from California! ❤️
Another fabulous video, "Kirsten und Jörg". I grew up in the Southampton and Portsmouth area, so I totally agree that at least two days are needed to explore the Isle of Wight. Perhaps a longer stay as it is larger than people imagine and has quite contrasting coasts on its "four" sides. Thank you both for taking us all with you and evoking many childhood memories for me.
Thanks so much! Most definitely, we only had Osborne House and the Needles on our list, only wish we would have had more time to explore the gorgeous Needles area and I think we will definitely go back to visit some of the lovely villages.
Beautiful Couple great exploring Queens Castle inside out side its history beach every thing well preserved for future generation. Salute both of you showing this history to the world. With love and regards 🌹⚘️🌷🌷⚘️🌹🌷🌷
A beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. As a favor to us in the USA and other countries, could you show us on a map where you are going at the beginning of your video as a point of reference? Just a small suggestion. My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos. I also know another couple who love your videos too. Keep up the fantastic work! 💕☀️🥂
If you look on map Isle of Wight is small island of south coast uk .. if you google you'll see how close it is.... nice place too .. love that ferry ride to get to it
I was on the Isle of Wight last week but didn’t visit Osborne House. I wish I had now, it looks wonderful! If you’d had more time you would have loved the little villages there, with the thatched cottages and pretty gardens. It was lovely to travel over there again with you, thankyou!
I hope you go again and stay longer to see more than the Osborne House. It was beautiful and I enjoyed hearing how Prince Albert was so devoted to his children and seeing Queen Victoria's desk right next to his. No wonder she went into deep mourning when he died. They seemed to truly love each other.
Beautiful. It's a lovely island. I did fossil hunting there and took the kids to the Dinosaur museum. One day I will get to Osborne House😊. Now they are older, it might interest them. Thank you for such a beautiful vlog of your visit. The Ise of Wight grows a lot of (high quantity) garlic that it mainly sells to France.
Hi Kirsten and Joerg. Such a beautiful and exciting excursion! What an awesome home. I so enjoyed this video and history lesson. Thank you once again. 💖👍
Thank you ever so much for taking us along to the Isle of Wight! Every bit of the tour was lovely. I think that dress you wore is my very favorite! Oh but perhaps I have said that about one or two of your other dresses 🤔 Lots of love from Maine ♥️♥️
Thanks for another great film, this time about one of my favourite places, the Isle of Wight. I first saw Osborne House on a school journey way back in the 20th century and it made an indelible impression on me, especially the Swiss Cottage which for some reason exhibited a giant Centipede. Prince Albert's thinking was obviously ahead of his time, his choice of an Italianate design for Osborne was a stroke of genius, bestowing England with a genuinely beautiful royal palace. I am pretty sure he had an input into the design of nearby Whippingham Church where he and the missus used to pray. I am glad the weather was so kind.
Such a treat to see this. One of my dear friends lived in Sandown. She now lives here in the US, but I wish I had known her when she was on the Isle of Wight. Thank you so much!
This is a fabulous vlog! Your content is interesting, and the production and editing very good. I was chatting with my son, who was present whilst I was viewing, and I commented that when I go to the UK I will only need to rewatch your videos to make an itinerary of fabulous locations to visit. You choose lovely sights of interest, and I have complete confidence in your recommendations. Thank you for making these incredible vlogs.
Many thanks for this second video....such a delightful treat to see you on a Friday, as well!! These were a glorious pairing this week. Everything is so sweetly romantic, and, yes, I’m joining all those who wish to live in the cottage. How could you not? With continued gratitude for sharing special, stunningly filmed, wonderfully narrated, the sprites are dancing, journeys. 💖💖💖🤗 Love from Essex, Connecticut
I've never seen an up close video of Osborne House.Thank you for the fabulous pictures of the interior! The gardens are so lovely! Awesome video!! Love from Vermont
The Isle of Wight is a lovely destination. Osborne House is such an impressive place to visit. I highly recommend a visit. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. 😊💜
Another lovely video, meine Liebe Freunde! I really noticed the drought in this video - the brown grass. So unusual for England, that’s normally so lush! But wow, I’d love to see this palace. How beautiful!
Thank you so much Sara! We did have a lot of rain after that but sadly it has gone back to very very hot and dry weather which the UK is simply not used too (temperatures like 33 degrees aren't normal around here). We hope it cools down.
Thank for you taking us to the Isle of Wight, especially since I don't think we'll ever make it. As an American, just too many other things on the bucket list. Loved hearing about Albert as a parent. Fascinating.
Dear Kirsten and Joerg, i have been in rapture of your visit to Isle of Wight, especially charmed by the filming of Osbourne House Is my dream one day to follow in your footsteps to Visit the beautiful location you have filmed. Your love for each other is so lovely to witness As is so tender also you are like two wee peas in a pod. Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Kirsten and Joerg the Isle of Wight was stunning.....As you narrated I felt I was there and was wishing the walls could speak. You expected Queen Victoria to walk through the door. Thank you so much for sharing this. You take me places that I would never be able to visit. Blessings to you both.♥️
This was so interesting! Osborne House has so many wonderful spots and stories.. love Queen Victoria’s bath house.. and we particularly enjoyed the gardening story about their children with their plots.. and Prince Albert buying their produce! The Needles look magical.. thanks so much for sharing this wonderful day Kirsten and Joerg! 👏🏻☺️❤️
What a stunning region!!!😍😍😍😍 You look so gorgeous in this pink peach colors!!! Sunglasses and that floral theme are certainly a color that brings more youth and accentuates even more beauty to you!!! I looooved it!💗🤍🖤👓👒📷☀️🛳
Your videos are just brilliant, it almost feels like you are talking to a friend !!! The research that you put into each and every video is exceptional and certainly better than any guide book !! I loved the Swiss Cottage and the dresser in the kitchen. I have a dresser in my kitchen so it always draws me to them and the displays of china. Prince Albert encouraging the children to grown produce to sell for pocket money is very forward thinking. As you say an overnight stop on the island is beneficial. This is certainly going on our to do list. Thank you both again . Till the next time,
This is a gem. 💖 The Isle of Wight was one of our favourite visits while in the UK. We took the fast Ferry there and some UK friends met us and gave us a tour of the island and then took us to tour Queen Victoria's summer home it was so interesting but my most favourite part was when the tour guide said Prince Albert's picture was there beside her bed so that his face was the first and last thing she would see in her day. Quite the love story she was totally smitten by him. 💞You did such a lovely photo session of capturing the beauty there and also in with the Swiss Cottage's history and lessons. I agree it is worth an overnight or two to really enjoy it all. Thank you both again for your stunning pictures and video that brought back such treasured memories and for being the most wonderful tour guides. 🚶♂🚶♀💌
@@KirstenJoerg Your videos are of the highest quality and can tell so much time goes into producing them you both are so amazing as presenters. In my mind you outshine most professional travel shows as one always leaves a visit with you feeling so uplifted and relaxed.
Kirsten and Joerg , Thank you so much for visiting such a special destination ….I left the area 7 years ago and watching has so tugged at my heart , just wonderful to return along with you both …so many happy memories.
The Isle of Wight looks to be a wonderful destination for really unwinding and truly decompressing from city life. I can see why you recommend at least a couple of days there. Victoria and Albert chose well! I liked the stories about Albert and his children…it sounds like he was an exemplary father. Thanks for the beautiful views of your holiday, Kirsten and Joerg! Stay well!
I've just finished watching an old series (1973) on Edward VIIth which, of course, featured Queen Victoria heavily so seeing Osborne House is great timing for me :)
Awwwwwwww Hello Kristen and Joerg as always it is Wonderful to spend time with you Both 🌹🌹 I so enjoyed your visit to the Isle of Wight, Osborne House is absolutely Adorable and so very Beautiful, Prince Albert was such a very Clever Gentleman and such a Gorgeous family Man .Both inside and outside of Osborne House was Breath taking. Thankyou Lovelies for taking us all on such a fantastic outing . Sending you both Huge Love and Hugs , love you Both forever dear Friends Ange from Abergele 😘😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Bless you Both
Well I only came for holiday in isle of wight ,and 6 years later still here 😅😅 is beautiful here with lovely people .thanks for showing to the world :)
I must tell you I LOVE your videos! Besides getting beautiful tours, we also get the most hilarious conversation to go with them. I have to say you two just tickle me no end. Please keep the videos coming...I adore them! Love from the U.S.😂
Thanks for bringing back memories, as a child we went several times to the Isle of Wight. Last went over 10 years ago with my partner had a lovely time and we did do Osbourne House during our stay in Cowes and Ventnor.
So good you both have such talent in filming these beautiful venue,s.. it's like being along with you every time....isle of wight looks so beautiful.. enjoyed immensely..!! thanks Kristen and Jorge,🌺👍🌺 , wonderful video.xx ps.love to see your yummy foods too. MMM 😋.🍰
So great to see my home showcased on your channel. I moved away 18 years ago (not my choice but my parents) and I miss it every day. One day I’ll move back!
Thanks as always for sharing your lovely video,l went ti the Isle of Wight years ago Say about 70 years !!!!I l managed to collect some coloured Sand which the Isle Is famous for👍 Take care of yourselves love from Ann Italy 🥰🇮🇹❤️
How lucky you both are to visit the Isle of Wight and Osborne House. I have a beautiful little sketch of the original Georgian style Osborne House before it was rebuilt by QV and Albert after 1845. Ineke x
I have such wonderful memories of holidaying on the Island as a child with my parents and brother. Sadly my parents have passed and I’ve not been across to the island. I should really make the trip. Your Vlog was so lovely and wonderful to watch what a beautiful couple you are, made this old lady smile. Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️💙
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Every destination that you have visited, Kirsten and Joerg, you have showcased and presented in such a stunning way, and the Isle of Wight is no exception. Who would not want to visit after this?! The details of history, your knowledgeable narration and the incredible scenery make for yet another beautiful Vlog.
That's so kind, thank you so very much!
Beautiful and no wonder Victoria adored Albert so much.
I think Prince Albert was brilliant! He was teaching his children how average people had to work, grow their own food and make their own way in life. This gave the children compassion for others, hopefully. It also gave them comprehension of how you could work hard, but the garden could fail. Or how hard it was to stand on your feet, ache from pulling weeds, wait to see if you made any progress, etc. Also, if the world changed, Wars broke out or fortunes were lost...Prince Albert had shown his nine children, how to live as a commoner, given them practical skills....and spent hours with them...instead of just letting hired staff bond with them. SMART, LOVING FATHER!
I loved watching the series of Prince Albert 🤴 and Queen 👸 ❤
As a native of the island ( known as caulkheads ) its really interesting to see other people’s perspective of my home , it’s a shame you didn’t have the time to see the back of the island, with the military road from freshwater all the way to blackgang , this is a beautiful coastal road with many Chine’s ( local word describing a gorge) dotted along the coastline, I think when you live in an area that is so beautiful you really don’t appreciate it enough, I hope you had good time , looked like you did. Little fact, the Roman name for the island was Vectis.👍👍👍🏴
We really hope we can return to explore more as we really liked it there.
That was an interesting read, thank you!
👋 I’m also a Caulkhead! Isn’t it lovely to see people enjoying our beautiful island?! ❤
Thank you for your efforts in filming whether rain, wind or shine, whether it's crowded or there is no one around.. I also appreciate how you manage to show us pictures when you're not allowed to film something. And how we always learn something new. This was another successful and wonderful trip from our favorite couple. ☺️
Thank you so so much for your kind words!
That was a wonderful day out! You must return to the I.O.W again and stay over. There is so much more to see especially Bonchurch, Ventnor, Carisbrooke Castle, Godshill etc. Did you know the six wonders of the Isle of Wight? They are: The Cowes you cannot milk, The Freshwater you cannot drink, The Newport that will not be bottled, The Needles you cannot thread, The Brook that will not wet your feet and Ryde where you walk! X
There are some fabulous little hotels & B&B’s on the Isle of Wight - its always seemed like “Britain in the 50’s” to me. I went there many times as a child - loved the jurassic Coast and dinosaur bones and history - as well as Osbourne House. You really need at least 1 or 2 nights there to see lots of the smaller places - they have some fabulous ‘hidden’ tea shops you would both love ❤️.
There definitely are! Osborne House is a wonderful place to visit.
I adore how Prince Albert enriched the lives of his children with experiences that were much more important than wealth. I imagine those same lessons were passed along by a least a few (if not all) of his children to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren…etc.
What an absolutely gorgeous adventure!!!!! You just keep providing more and more pure joy. I’m in love with the cottage and how their Papa enjoyed raising his children. Brilliant video. 💜💜💜
Thank you so much! We fell in love with the Swiss Cottage too and Prince Albert's approach, what a fascinating person.
Wunderschön. Vor 2 Jahren hatte ich eine Reise nach England gebucht, auch zur Isle of Wight. Auch dieses Anwesen war geplant. Durch die Pandemie wurde die Reise abgesagt. Schade. Danke euch für das schöne Video 🙏
Ach Mensch, so ein Mist. Hoffen du kannst es irgendwie nachholen, es lohnt sich wirklich! Ganz liebe Grüße
You guys should consider making a travel book!! I'd buy it
👍🏼 So would I! 🙂📖
Thanks so much!
Oh my, the Swiss Cottage!
As a child, one of my very favorite things to do was play house. The more realistic, detailed, and to-scale, the better!
I would have ADORED having a whole play cottage with dishes and a garden and everything!
What an amazing place the Osborne Estate is, and what a surprise treat to have a Friday video! :)
Thank you Kirsten and Joerg!
I know, it's so amazing! The china and dishes there, it's a dream as an adult as well :)
Love this so so much
How happy your faces are after your visit to the Isle of Wight, so joyful to see, makes me feel nostalgia for childhood memories of day trips to the coast. Thank you both for showing how amazing the UK is I'm a very proud brit and love the fact that you're proud German's who love the UK too, that's what all us folk should be doing, uniting as one and enjoying the best of life.
Blessings to you and all
Louisa and Sas (pug)
Thank you so much, it was such a lovely and amazing day! Absolutely agree, we should unite as one is always stronger together.
How lovely - especially seeing the children’s cottage and garden. What a wonderful trip. Thank you for sharing - from Brisbane Australia.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for always setting up the camera and taking a walk hand in hand. Your relationship is so precious. It is wonderful how you compliment each other so perfectly. What a beautifully filmed and narrated post. I LOVED it! What a happy, romantic place.
Thanks so much Sheila! It's always such a special memory for us too when looking back.
Love their overlapping/mirrored "V" and "A" logo on the ceiling. So simple and beautiful and good.
The Isle of Wight is beautiful and I would say well worth a longer visit. Somewhere to plan for for next year, perhaps? Thank you for the lovely video 💕
Absolutely, it's such a gorgeous place!
Awe, this was so special. Poor Prince Albert. I still can`t understand, why such a wonderful person had to die so early in life and in such an aweful way.
I loved the movie they showed on Netflix not long ago: Victoria and Albert. Wonderfully played.
Funny, but just this morning I read through the recipe "Victoria`s Sponge Cake", from my "Little English Book of Teas". 🙂
And here you guys are, eating sponge cake, lol.
I love those coincidences.
Another one is, that I was born in Egypt, in Cairo, at the Anglo American Hospital in Gezira. 🙂
I think the colonial India style of the house reminded you of the colonial style they had/have in some of the egyptian hotels and mansions.
Prince Albert raised his children in a very pedagogical way. I also think it was brilliant. Could be almost like a Montessori or Rudolf Steiner way of thinking.
Love and huggs from Schurwald Forest, Kreis Göppingen, im schönen Schwabenländle,
eure Christina. 🙂
Oh das ist ja der Hammer, das du in Cairo geboren bist. So klein ist die Welt! Ja, viele Häuser in Ägypten gleichen Osborne House, es hat mich gleich daran erinnert. Auch die Häuser, in denen wir gewohnt haben. Schöne Erinnerungen! Liebe Grüße
very nice couple, i watced every video youv done. Kirsten i love your calming voice and love your outfits. I also went there with my son and we went on the hovercraft boat, it was very fun. I am from Albania but have lived in London for 22 years. wish u all the best xx
That's so kind, thanks so much! It's a lovely place, isn't it? Wishing you the best as well.
Mira ckemi ky eshte vend I bukur .Une jetoj ktu dhe eshte perfect per familjare. HAJDE jetoj knej 😁😁😁
I really love this video. Victoria and Albert's home is absolutely beautiful. The children's bedroom is so beautiful.
So glad you liked it!
KIRSTEN, I JUST WANT TO COMMEND YOU ON THE INCREDIBLE MUSIC PAIRED WITH THE GARDENS! SO SUBLIME AND CHARMING! THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS VISIT!
Loved our visit to the Isle of Wight, and Osbourne House is just stunning!
So cool! You two have become my tour guides extraordinaire, as it's unlikely I'll ever visit these places myself. The Gilded Age and the Victorian era are my favorites. No, I'm not named for her (another interesting story). Here's to more exciting journeys and discoveries to come🎉
Thank you so much!
Had a weeks walking holiday on the isle of wight, loved every second, walked miles every day, apart from a day at Osborne house, and only covered about a quarter of the island. Walking up Tennyson downs from the needles and seeing the views across the island to the solent, was just a Wow. A walkers dream
The carving in the dining room at Osborne House is unbelievable! Wow! Thanks for the tour, stuff dreams are made of. See you next time. 😘😘
It is, it's such a stunning room!! So glad you like the tour.
Danke für diesen sehr schönen und interessanten Start ins Wochenende. Da reicht einmal anschauen wieder nicht aus☺️. Aber schöne Sachen kann man ja ohne Probleme mehrmals sehen😉
Bin erstaunt über Prinz Albert und seinen Ansatz, Kindern spielerisch den Alltag bzw. das Leben näherzubringen 👍🏻und dafür extra ein Haus einzurichten. Er hat erkannt worauf es ankommt ( bin im pädagogischen Bereich tätig und weiß wovon ich spreche 😀).
Das der Tag für euch schnell vorbei ging glaube ich gerne. Wenn man etwas schönes macht, vergeht die Zeit wie im Flug!
Schöne Grüße aus Köln von Regina und Jörg 🙋♀️🙋🏼♂️
Vielen Dank! Ja, Prinz Albert war wirklich eine sehr faszinierende Persönlichkeit. Nirgends sonst sieht man so einen Ansatz (also, in keinem Königshaus, das wir bisher so kennen). Das Swiss Cottage ist wirklich einzigartig und der Bauerngarten dazu, richtig genial. Ganz ganz liebe Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende.
@@KirstenJoerg Ebenso ♥️
Hi Kirsten and Joerg from Canada. I grew up in Hampshire and loved the Isle of Wight. I wish you had visited Godshill and Carisbrooke castle where King Charles 1 was imprisoned. I also lived in Germany for 8yrs in the Rheinland. Love your programmes. Keep them coming. Heather S.
Hi Heather! Yes that would have been nice. Since we film all day, we have to focus on a few places and sadly can’t visit too many spots as we want to do it properly.
Wonderful video…..the Swiss Cottage concept was a brilliant strategy……very enjoyable.
I loved this, thank you! I have some roots on the Isle of Wight in my family history and yet I have never been, but now you have given me a taste of it. The house and gardens looked absolutely stunning!
That was great guys😍. I have never heard of the Needles before. How interesting to see these white peaks jutting out of the blue sea. Thank you so much for filming all of your trips and explorations. I really loved the story of Prince Albert buying the veggies his children had grown. What a wonderful father he was. ❤️❤️
So so glad you enjoyed it!
It was at High Down on the Isle of Wight (aka the Needles New Battery) that Britain's "Black Arrow" and "Black Knight" space rockets were test-fired between 1957-71.
A fascinating visit with you to the Isle of Wight. How beautiful it was! I will never be able to travel there or in fact to the UK; which I love, so I appreciate your videos immensely! I am always interested in what you get for your meals,especially the gluten free items. I have 2sons and a grandson with Celiac disease. Really appreciate when you cook at home as well. I think you are am amazing and sweet couple, thank you so much!
Thanks so much! Oh that's great, plenty of gluten free choice here so it's really good.
That ferry must be huge! Osborne House is amazing! Can you imagine being surrounded by such grandeur and beauty for the whole of your life? I love the video. Thank you so very much for bringing The Isle Of Wight to your viewers. 🥰🥰🥰
Was very excited to find a weekend video from you! Loved visiting Osborne House. Thank you for taking pictures so we could see the inside. Queen Victoria’s bedroom where she died really was so special to see. Loved that Prince Albert paid his children for their vegetables and fruit. Taught them some valuable and fun lessons I am sure. Thank you for our special second video!! Xoxo Beverlee
You are so blessed to be able to explore all these beautiful places!
We are indeed!
Wow! What an amazing day trip - The Isle of Wight is definitely a destination worthy of an entire vacation!
Yes, we think it would be lovely to spend a shorter holiday there.
The Isle of Wight looks beautiful. I wish you'd been able to stay at least one more day. I would like to know more about its history, so will read on it a bit. I loved the Suisse Cottage! I think Prince Albert was really quite something. Learning can, and should,be fun! I loved The Needles as well. Thank you for another wonderful adventure! 💗
When I was a child we went to the Isle of Wight every year for our holidays. This brought back so many fond memories. There are lots of interesting things to do and see there. I expect you’ll go again. ❤️
Funny you mention bathing machines Kirsten! I'm halfway through reading Lucy Worsley's book entitled Jane Austen at Home and this morning i've just read the chapter about her holidaying in Ramsgate and the popularity of the bathing machines. I had not known about them before but apparently they used to wheel them down into the water so you could step straight into the water which is odd because not many could swim in those days! I remember 47 years ago taking the hovercraft over to the Isle of Wight when I was a child. Thank you for the memories!
Two videos in the same week ! what a treat. Both excellent. Thankyou.
Thanks so much!
What a pleasant surprise! Friday night and our favorite couple. Happy to be with you.
Thanks so much Leslie!
Thank you again for a wonderful blog!! I learned so much about the Queen and Albert - and their lovely island escape. Just stunning!
GREAT fun traveling with you two. You are such a lovely couple, just happy to be together!🙋♀️❤❤
Thanks so much Margaret!
Love the choice of music . I know the Island very well was fortunate to see Osborne house when up close and personal was in play in the 1950/60s , it was so intimate and charming . Thank you again for such a lovely trip , I hope next visit will be longer for you both . Prince Albert was such a talented man and enhanced British culture in a very positive way . He left behind him a very valuable heritage for generations to come to enjoy !
Wow, the Isle of Wight is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤👍
My mum and I went over in about 2016 on the hovercraft from Portsmouth and stayed in Cows for 3 nights. We got a roaming bus pass around the island for the few days and had an incredible time. Glad you enjoyed.
Yes, we love going to Emma Bridgewater and Burleigh with you .
Thankyou for taking us.
God Bless you both.
Simply beautiful and lovely... loved sharing your trip and enjoyed learning about the children as well! You two are amazing ... hello from California! ❤️
Thank you so much!
That was one of the best videos! it was beautiful and lots of history!!!!
Thank you so much!
I had not heard of Osborne style before. This home reminds me of the larger National Trust properties dotted around my state (Victoria, Australia)
Absolutely! You can read more about it here: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/history-and-stories/osborne-style/
Another fabulous video, "Kirsten und Jörg". I grew up in the Southampton and Portsmouth area, so I totally agree that at least two days are needed to explore the Isle of Wight. Perhaps a longer stay as it is larger than people imagine and has quite contrasting coasts on its "four" sides. Thank you both for taking us all with you and evoking many childhood memories for me.
Thanks so much! Most definitely, we only had Osborne House and the Needles on our list, only wish we would have had more time to explore the gorgeous Needles area and I think we will definitely go back to visit some of the lovely villages.
Beautiful Couple great exploring Queens Castle inside out side its history beach every thing well preserved for future generation. Salute both of you showing this history to the world. With love and regards 🌹⚘️🌷🌷⚘️🌹🌷🌷
Thank you so much!
A beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. As a favor to us in the USA and other countries, could you show us on a map where you are going at the beginning of your video as a point of reference? Just a small suggestion. My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos. I also know another couple who love your videos too. Keep up the fantastic work! 💕☀️🥂
If you look on map Isle of Wight is small island of south coast uk .. if you google you'll see how close it is.... nice place too .. love that ferry ride to get to it
How beautiful is the island and the Osborne house. The gardens were lovely. Thank you .
So glad you liked it!
@@KirstenJoerg Thank you for replying. Have a wonderful weekend.
I was on the Isle of Wight last week but didn’t visit Osborne House. I wish I had now, it looks wonderful! If you’d had more time you would have loved the little villages there, with the thatched cottages and pretty gardens. It was lovely to travel over there again with you, thankyou!
Oh hope you can go back to see Osborne House in the future, it's so gorgeous there. And we need to go back to explore the villages.
@@KirstenJoerg Oh yes definitely!
I hope you go again and stay longer to see more than the Osborne House. It was beautiful and I enjoyed hearing how Prince Albert was so devoted to his children and seeing Queen Victoria's desk right next to his. No wonder she went into deep mourning when he died. They seemed to truly love each other.
I'm sure we will! The Needles were so nice too and it would have been great to spend more time there.
Thank you for the tour . its wonderful .love u both from Ohio USA🤗😍
Beautiful. It's a lovely island. I did fossil hunting there and took the kids to the Dinosaur museum.
One day I will get to Osborne House😊. Now they are older, it might interest them. Thank you for such a beautiful vlog of your visit.
The Ise of Wight grows a lot of (high quantity) garlic that it mainly sells to France.
That was great. I guess we have all watched the Victoria and Albert series and Osborne was in them all. Lovely❤️❤️🇨🇦
What a privileged life they led. Thanks for the visit.
Hi Kirsten and Joerg. Such a beautiful and exciting excursion! What an awesome home. I so enjoyed this video and history lesson. Thank you once again. 💖👍
Thank you so much Joan!
Thank you ever so much for taking us along to the Isle of Wight! Every bit of the tour was lovely. I think that dress you wore is my very favorite! Oh but perhaps I have said that about one or two of your other dresses 🤔 Lots of love from Maine ♥️♥️
Thank you so much Carolyn! It's so great to wear in warm temperatures as it's really lightweight.
Thanks for another great film, this time about one of my favourite places, the Isle of Wight.
I first saw Osborne House on a school journey way back in the 20th century and it made an indelible impression on me, especially the Swiss Cottage which for some reason exhibited a giant Centipede.
Prince Albert's thinking was obviously ahead of his time, his choice of an Italianate design for Osborne was a stroke of genius, bestowing England with a genuinely beautiful royal palace. I am pretty sure he had an input into the design of nearby Whippingham Church where he and the missus used to pray.
I am glad the weather was so kind.
Such a treat to see this. One of my dear friends lived in Sandown. She now lives here in the US, but I wish I had known her when she was on the Isle of Wight. Thank you so much!
This is a fabulous vlog! Your content is interesting, and the production and editing very good. I was chatting with my son, who was present whilst I was viewing, and I commented that when I go to the UK I will only need to rewatch your videos to make an itinerary of fabulous locations to visit. You choose lovely sights of interest, and I have complete confidence in your recommendations. Thank you for making these incredible vlogs.
That's so kind, thank you so much!
Thank you for coming to our wonderful island. I am glad you enjoyed the trip. Living here we tend to take it for granted. 🇬🇧
Thank you so much Phil! It’s such a beautiful place, I‘m sure we will be back.
Many thanks for this second video....such a delightful treat to see you on a Friday, as well!! These were a glorious pairing this week. Everything is so sweetly romantic, and, yes, I’m joining all those who wish to live in the cottage. How could you not? With continued gratitude for sharing special, stunningly filmed, wonderfully narrated, the sprites are dancing, journeys. 💖💖💖🤗 Love from Essex, Connecticut
Thanks so much Elizabeth! Oh yes, the Swiss Cottage was absolutely delightful.
I've never seen an up close video of Osborne House.Thank you for the fabulous pictures of the interior! The gardens are so lovely! Awesome video!! Love from Vermont
Merci, Osborne House est vraiment magnifique
Merci beaucoup Elisabeth!
The Isle of Wight is a lovely destination. Osborne House is such an impressive place to visit. I highly recommend a visit. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. 😊💜
Thank you so much for watching Lauren!
You’re good teachers too as Prince Albert. We learn lot of things with you and it’s so interesting and pleasant. Thank you 🌺🥰
Another lovely video, meine Liebe Freunde! I really noticed the drought in this video - the brown grass. So unusual for England, that’s normally so lush! But wow, I’d love to see this palace. How beautiful!
Thank you so much Sara! We did have a lot of rain after that but sadly it has gone back to very very hot and dry weather which the UK is simply not used too (temperatures like 33 degrees aren't normal around here). We hope it cools down.
Thank for you taking us to the Isle of Wight, especially since I don't think we'll ever make it. As an American, just too many other things on the bucket list. Loved hearing about Albert as a parent. Fascinating.
Dear Kirsten and Joerg,
i have been in rapture of your visit to Isle of Wight,
especially charmed by the filming of Osbourne House
Is my dream one day to follow in your footsteps to
Visit the beautiful location you have filmed.
Your love for each other is so lovely to witness
As is so tender also you are like two wee peas in a pod.
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
So so glad you like it, thanks so much Mary!
Hello Kirsten and Joerg...you bring us to the amazing places...thank you again for this lovely video. Have a lovely weekend .
Thank you so much! Wishing you a lovely weekend too.
Kirsten and Joerg the Isle of Wight was stunning.....As you narrated I felt I was there and was wishing the walls could speak. You expected Queen Victoria to walk through the door. Thank you so much for sharing this. You take me places that I would never be able to visit. Blessings to you both.♥️
Thank you so much!
This was so interesting! Osborne House has so many wonderful spots and stories.. love Queen Victoria’s bath house.. and we particularly enjoyed the gardening story about their children with their plots.. and Prince Albert buying their produce! The Needles look magical.. thanks so much for sharing this wonderful day Kirsten and Joerg! 👏🏻☺️❤️
So so glad you think so, thanks so much Marcia! Osborne House is really great, we looked forward to seeing it and it didn't disappoint.
What a stunning region!!!😍😍😍😍
You look so gorgeous in this pink peach colors!!! Sunglasses and that floral theme are certainly a color that brings more youth and accentuates even more beauty to you!!! I looooved it!💗🤍🖤👓👒📷☀️🛳
Your videos are just brilliant, it almost feels like you are talking to a friend !!! The research that you put into each and every video is exceptional and certainly better than any guide book !! I loved the Swiss Cottage and the dresser in the kitchen. I have a dresser in my kitchen so it always draws me to them and the displays of china. Prince Albert encouraging the children to grown produce to sell for pocket money is very forward thinking.
As you say an overnight stop on the island is beneficial.
This is certainly going on our to do list.
Thank you both again . Till the next time,
This is a gem. 💖 The Isle of Wight was one of our favourite visits while in the UK. We took the fast Ferry there and some UK friends met us and gave us a tour of the island and then took us to tour Queen Victoria's summer home it was so interesting but my most favourite part was when the tour guide said Prince Albert's picture was there beside her bed so that his face was the first and last thing she would see in her day. Quite the love story she was totally smitten by him. 💞You did such a lovely photo session of capturing the beauty there and also in with the Swiss Cottage's history and lessons. I agree it is worth an overnight or two to really enjoy it all. Thank you both again for your stunning pictures and video that brought back such treasured memories and for being the most wonderful tour guides. 🚶♂🚶♀💌
Oh so happy to hear that you had such a lovely visit to the island as well, it's a wonderful place. Thank you so very much for watching our video.
@@KirstenJoerg Your videos are of the highest quality and can tell so much time goes into producing them you both are so amazing as presenters. In my mind you outshine most professional travel shows as one always leaves a visit with you feeling so uplifted and relaxed.
Yes your right it’s nice to see the diffrent types of houses designs structures
Hello from Springdale Newfoundland.
Thank you for the lovely trip. ⚘️ I Luv all the places you both visit. Take Care ✌️⚘️😊
Kirsten and Joerg , Thank you so much for visiting such a special destination ….I left the area 7 years ago and watching has so tugged at my heart , just wonderful to return along with you both …so many happy memories.
Thanks so much Catherine!
The Isle of Wight looks to be a wonderful destination for really unwinding and truly decompressing from city life. I can see why you recommend at least a couple of days there. Victoria and Albert chose well! I liked the stories about Albert and his children…it sounds like he was an exemplary father. Thanks for the beautiful views of your holiday, Kirsten and Joerg! Stay well!
I've just finished watching an old series (1973) on Edward VIIth which, of course, featured Queen Victoria heavily so seeing Osborne House is great timing for me :)
That sounds so great!
Awwwwwwww Hello Kristen and Joerg as always it is Wonderful to spend time with you Both 🌹🌹 I so enjoyed your visit to the Isle of Wight, Osborne House is absolutely Adorable and so very Beautiful, Prince Albert was such a very Clever Gentleman and such a Gorgeous family Man .Both inside and outside of Osborne House was Breath taking. Thankyou Lovelies for taking us all on such a fantastic outing . Sending you both Huge Love and Hugs , love you Both forever dear Friends Ange from Abergele 😘😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Bless you Both
Thank you so much Ange! It was so nice seeing Osborne House in person. Have a lovely weekend.
Awwwwwwww You Both Have a Very restful Weekend , your Both Very Precious to Many , you are to Me , Lots of Love Ange🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐🌹💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘💞 XXXXXXX
Hello. Thank you so much for taking "us" along on your trip. It was very informative and pleasant. Take care all...
Well I only came for holiday in isle of wight ,and 6 years later still here 😅😅 is beautiful here with lovely people .thanks for showing to the world :)
I must tell you I LOVE your videos! Besides getting beautiful tours, we also get the most hilarious conversation to go with them. I have to say you two just tickle me no end. Please keep the videos coming...I adore them! Love from the U.S.😂
Thanks so much!
Thanks for bringing back memories, as a child we went several times to the Isle of Wight. Last went over 10 years ago with my partner had a lovely time and we did do Osbourne House during our stay in Cowes and Ventnor.
Beautiful. I just get so mu🥰ch joy watching you two travel. So exciting, and yet there is a really nice Zen feeling to it.
Oh what a lovely comment, thanks smooch Andrea!
Wow , lovely trip for you and Joerg and lovely video for us !! Thank u so much 💓
Thank you so much!
So good you both have such talent in filming these beautiful venue,s.. it's like being along with you every time....isle of wight looks so beautiful.. enjoyed immensely..!! thanks Kristen and Jorge,🌺👍🌺 , wonderful video.xx ps.love to see your yummy foods too. MMM 😋.🍰
Thank you Kirsten & Joerg! I have read so many Queen Victoria biographies and have wanted to visit Osborne🌞
I think you would really love it, it's a gorgeous place to visit.
@@KirstenJoerg Thanks🌞
So great to see my home showcased on your channel. I moved away 18 years ago (not my choice but my parents) and I miss it every day. One day I’ll move back!
Thanks as always for sharing your lovely video,l went ti the Isle of Wight years ago Say about 70 years !!!!I l managed to collect some coloured Sand which the Isle Is famous for👍 Take care of yourselves love from Ann Italy 🥰🇮🇹❤️
Such a beautiful vlog. Love all historical details and places you share with us. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
How lucky you both are to visit the Isle of Wight and Osborne House. I have a beautiful little sketch of the original Georgian style Osborne House before it was rebuilt by QV and Albert after 1845. Ineke x
So lucky indeed but love that you have a sketch of the original house.
@@KirstenJoerg I feel lucky I can vicariously enjoy these beautiful places throughout the UK through the two of you. Thank you. Ineke xx
I have such wonderful memories of holidaying on the Island as a child with my parents and brother. Sadly my parents have passed and I’ve not been across to the island. I should really make the trip.
Your Vlog was so lovely and wonderful to watch what a beautiful couple you are, made this old lady smile. Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️💙
Lovely destination! You both do such a grand job of giving us the full experience in your travels. 👏🏻
Beautiful!! So enjoyed it!