I’ve commented on this channel a few times before, but seriously - you are by far my favourite TH-camr. I’ve been through a harrowing time lately and these videos have quite genuinely helped me when I’ve needed something to help me stay calm. Can’t even articulate what it is in particular, but they’re so relaxing yet keep me interested; a welcome distraction at 2 am when I can’t sleep! Thanks bud!!
I couldn't have said it better myself. these videos really are relaxing to listen to while watching them is even better. sometimes i just let it play in background while working on something.
Hi Mike! What a lovely travel partner your sister is. Such an adventurous duo the two of you! I lost my only brother in a car accident when he was only 24 years old. Him and i went on many adventures together. We were best friends & I get the feeling that you and your sister are too. Thanks for showing us around Norway, the views are breathtaking! ~Kim
I live in Bergen and I've been looking forward to this episode ever since I glimpsed Flåmsbanen in the intro to the series, didnt disappoint! Glad you included the Bergen railway as well, while most people in Norway travel between Bergen and Oslo by plane I always try to take the train when I can, such a lovely experience.
That brown cheese actually has a story! So it's called Gudbrandsdalsost because it's from Gudbrandsdalen, or the Gudbrand Valley and was created by Anne Hov! In the 19th century, Gudbrandsdalen was struggling with butter and grain sales. While working at a farm near the village of Gålå in 1863, Anne came up with the idea of adding cream to whey when boiling, and to boil it down in an iron pot until the fluid content was reduced to less than 80 percent, creating a firmer, fattier, more cheese-like product. This cheese soon caught on, and everyone in the valley started eating it. When she got married and moved to Nord-Fron, she added goat milk to the recipe (fitting for this video). A trader loved it so much, he wanted to sell it in Oslo. To attract investment to the valley, he called it Gudbrandsdalsost (it was called fløtemysost before that; cream whey cheese) and it worked. Hov received the King's Medal of Merit for her contributions to Norwegian cuisine and the economy in 1933 at age 87!
This is the train trip I thought last week's installment was going to be as it is also so scenic. The route is often called "Norway in a Nutshell." I never heard of a zipline there, but of course you two would find one; that must have felt incredible. I've taken this trip and continued from Flam to Bergen by boat, another option.
I left a longer message, that disappeared somehow. So in short this time, you have a great family, great adventures, I think you should have your own National Geographic channel (but TH-cam is doing pretty well for you!) - and I look forward to following you for as long as possible. Take care! (Your sis has good taste in travel) Thanks!
You and your sis are very photogenic together and I love the familial wild hair at 3:46. The "brown cheese" is Gjetost is made from slow cooked milk. It's delicious and tastes reminiscent of caramel. Delicious on apples. I hope you and your sister make more vids together, actually I love that you include all of your family members from time to time. Two thumbs up!
Mike, this was the most beautiful thing I have seen ever. I love trains and I have been with you for a few, but this had to hit the top of the list of "beautiful" things to see. I can not imagine being on a train and seeing all this, then jumping on a zip line to go down. I have always wanted to do that, but now I am too old and everyone thinks I am crazy for still wanting that thrill. Love your videos.
The Oslo-Bergen Railway is one of the world's best. When you mentioned it would take five hours to Myrdal I was taken aback - clearly I'd forgotten the full line to Bergen is 6.5 hours. It's certainly not boring. Obviously the Flåm railway is also a must do.
Keeps getting better and better, what an inspiring trip! Nice to see Jess getting you into the more adventurous path, that MTB ride was awesome to watch!
Very nice! About twenty years ago, I also took the train from Oslo to Myrdal, and the Flåmsbanen, but rather than taking the train back up, I took a ferry from Flåm to Bergen, which was absolutely stunning, ferrying a few hours through the fjords and along the coast. It's quite some time ago, but that was one of the best travel experiences!
OMG - nothing more beautiful than this !!! and your child-like wonder and enthusiasm is quite endearing and infectious !!! thanks, as always, for sharing this beautiful journey with us all !!! 😎
Thanks for sharing this trip! Loved every minute. Beautiful country, the goats were great. Nifty museum. You find the niftiest modes of transportation.
Hi Mike (and Jess)! Just catching up with a backlog of TH-cam and other techy stuff after a busy couple of weeks (70th birthday and other things). WOW! I've seen a number of videos and written articles on the Flam railway and wish I had time and could afford to go there. You have excelled in this presentation. I had no idea that the zip line, intermediate coffee shop and bicycle hire option was available and the goats...well... at least those on the bike path gave you a wide berth to pass safely (wouldn't have wanted to launch and cartwheel over that fence). You and Jess are indeed blessed to be able to travel and do adventurous things and be able to share your experiences with the rest of us. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Now I must watch this week's offering on the Arctic Train. Cheers from Michael downunder in Melbourne.
This is why I love youtube. You are this obviously very talented young travel journalist and youtube provides this platform for you to share these amazing experiences with the world. 2 decades ago you would have to jump to endless hoops in order to get broadcasted, now it's down to your own talent and dedication(of which you seem to have a generous helping of both). TH-cam is way better for this kind of content that broadcast television ever was. GREAT CONTENT! Keep it coming:)
So agree with you with the walking to the train cafe 😊grabbing a black coffee and that delicious vaffel. also the early morning train vibes is soo chill ❤
By the way the North wales coastline rail is really pretty. Plus they have the longest train station name in Anglesey. Not sure if they are going to the station ATM post covid. But might be worth a look 👀
So happy to see you in Norway. At the top of our list and we see so little about. Great experience; both the visit to Norway and sharing the time with your sister. Enjoy!
Gosh SO beautiful! You and your sister make a great team. Those trains are really hard workers. The goat hiding on the edge of the bridge was so cute and all the goats at that perfect coffee shop too.
Downie I love all of your videos and they just keep getting better! Btw I put a notch in. My health belt during this video and took your offer to start my AG1 journey! So excited! Keeps up the phenomenal videos and stay safe man!
SO glad to see a new video from you! I love your travels and look forward to every upload! ❤️ I love your videos so much. Thanks for doing everything for us!
This video brings back some fantastic memories of my travels in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. When i was in Scandinavia i started in Bergen, then took the ferry from Bergen to Flåm, taking the train from Flåm to Myrdal. Then Myrdal to Oslo before leaving Norway. And that train ride was the most incredible I’ve ever been in and the five minute stop in front of the waterfall was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Also in Flåm there were no cruise ships so i could take a swim in the fjords. This video brought back all those wonderful memories to me and i thank you DownieLive. May your stay in the north lands be filled with happiness and joy.
I want to do all of this. Norway is so beautiful. Between you, Cecilia Blomdalh's channel, and some Norwegian US friends, I've got to get myself to Norway (especially northern Norway) someday...
It's totally fulfilling 💓. I love traveling by train. The beautiful trains and stunning scenery have captured my imagination, and I have always dreamed of going to the Fjords. Thanks so much. It’s also on my list.
Another great video! My son spent 2 years in Norway and has wanted to take me there. . . this may have been the remaining motivation I need! One bit of trivia to note, the AIDAnova ship, that was in port, is significant as it is the closest thing on the planet to an 'eco friendly' cruise ship. It is the first cruise ship able to completely run on natural gas! Pretty cool.
Yes! I've been excited for this episdoe. I did this trip in reverse: Bergen to Oslo. I lived on a ship and coming into port in Bergen will remain in my mind for a lifetime, along with the train ride to catch up with my ship in Oslo. Love it!
Michael and Jess.... again amazing!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 Your family unity is also amazing!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 We wish you and your family , team and friends the Love,Peace and Happiness that you give all of us!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺Thank you( as always ) for taking us with you!!! Be safe and well!!! your San Francisco , Sacramento friends 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺
Wow, what stunning scenery and that zip line has to be one of the best world. Your sister was an awesome planner for this part of your adventure. Loved this video!
Did this trip 3 years ago in the winter. Spectacular. My son pointed out the spot along the Bergen railway that scenes from Star Wars don't know which edition were filmed. Oh did you see the starfish under the boardwalk at Flam? Great video again Mike. Thanks
The train ride in Flam was great. I remember stopping by the waterfall and then by a small hotel where they greeted us with coffee, waffles, and cloudberry jam. AMAZING!!!
Some of the Hoth scenes in Empire Strikes Back was shot on Finse. Too bad you didn't get to visit Loen and Olden when you were so close. Those places I'm sure is two of Europes most beautiful places.
The views from that zip line were incredible, but I'd be scared to death! I also would have a hard time leaving the goats behind, lol. I would love to stay in one of those little towns dotting the river, the colorful houses combined with all that beautiful green landscape look more like a painting than real life.
Amazing scenery and loved the zip line ride. I definitely need to go there and do it now. Appreciative of you highlighting not only the scenery and sights but also the different ways of travel
I live in the south of Norway, and the Flåmbanen is on my bucketlist to do for sure. Your really did a awesome video, in fact the best one yet to describe all the scenery and activities.
2 years ago when we were on holiday with our motorhome, we stopped in Flåm and took the Flåmbahn up and down. It was very nice to see and interesting to hear the story of how it came to be.
I've just been awed beyond belief. I watch a lot of travel TH-camrs, I've seen a lot of beautiful destinations, but this was the first time I cried through the whole video. These were tears of overwhelming joy. The whole adventure mixed with the beauty of Norway was stunning. Seeing you experience this with your sister was heartwarming and it is something you will cherish the rest of your life. Thank you for sharing it. I don't have a bucket list, but if I start one this adventure would be the first thing on the list. Keep making these wonderful videos and know that some old guy in Georgia is crying every time you look out a train window, but remember they are tears of overwhelming joy. Thanks man.
Great adventure! The scenery is absolutely beautiful! Not sure about the zip line, it definitely would be a tremendous thrill, but I like my feet close to the ground. Thank you for the invite to share your adventure!
Your videos just keep getting better and better. Love when youre travelling with Jess, you always find such fun and adventuous things to do....and you take me away from the reality of my life. Yesterday was my 55th birthday, the 5 year anniversary of my open heart surgery and, sadly, the day my youngest sister died.....it was quite a day.....its only 4.33am, sleep isnt coming for me tonight and Im very grateful to find, yet again, a DownieLive video to pick me up and take me away to a beautiful place and awesome adventures.....thanks as always Mike for the travels by armchair (the only way I can travel these days) to places I will never get to see any other way.
Insane trip! Insane views! Insane experience! So freaking cool. That's called living life and experiencing the world. Cool you could do that with your sister.
Stumbled across your videos around 2 weeks ago - I love your way of showing the landscapes and doing random stuff all over the place. Keep it up mate, great to see you live your dream!
Norway is so stunning - got to be on the bucket list. Did a cruise round the Baltic but you only get a taster with a few hours on shore. Such a fascinating part of the world.
Oslo fun facts: Oslo became the capital of Norway in 1299, but it wasn't always the capital as before that, it was Bergen! In fact, in 1600, Bergen was the largest city in Scandinavia at a population of 15,000. Oslo also used to be called Christiania! After a fire ripped through the city in 1624, King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway ordered the city to be rebuilt across the bay, near Akershus Castle, and called the ‘new' Oslo, Christiania. The name Oslo was kept for the now poor suburb where the original city stood, which today is known as Gamlebyen (the Old Town). Oslo wouldn't be restored as the city's name until 1925, because they realized having a Norwegian city named after a Danish monarch didn't seem right.
I think this will probably become my favourite series! The shots and the view is amazing and good to see you both traveling together. Have a great journey and wish you both the best.
Thanks for all these great videos Michael! It's so great to see a local TH-camr make such great content and let us see the world! Keep it up
Wow! Much appreciated! Thanks so much... Sorry I missed this comment until now. I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. :)
I’ve commented on this channel a few times before, but seriously - you are by far my favourite TH-camr. I’ve been through a harrowing time lately and these videos have quite genuinely helped me when I’ve needed something to help me stay calm. Can’t even articulate what it is in particular, but they’re so relaxing yet keep me interested; a welcome distraction at 2 am when I can’t sleep! Thanks bud!!
Glad to hear I can help a bit, Amy.
Take care!
Praying for you Amy
I couldn't have said it better myself. these videos really are relaxing to listen to while watching them is even better. sometimes i just let it play in background while working on something.
@@DownieLiveCan you share the link from where you get the bike?
WOW! What an amazing trip. That zip line had me gasping, and the waterfalls! Thank you for doing this for us to go along with you. WOW WOW
Our pleasure!
Hi Mike! What a lovely travel partner your sister is. Such an adventurous duo the two of you! I lost my only brother in a car accident when he was only 24 years old. Him and i went on many adventures together. We were best friends & I get the feeling that you and your sister are too. Thanks for showing us around Norway, the views are breathtaking!
~Kim
I live in Bergen and I've been looking forward to this episode ever since I glimpsed Flåmsbanen in the intro to the series, didnt disappoint! Glad you included the Bergen railway as well, while most people in Norway travel between Bergen and Oslo by plane I always try to take the train when I can, such a lovely experience.
Totally agree, Alex!
Your land is beautiful, my friend!
lucky you!
That brown cheese actually has a story! So it's called Gudbrandsdalsost because it's from Gudbrandsdalen, or the Gudbrand Valley and was created by Anne Hov! In the 19th century, Gudbrandsdalen was struggling with butter and grain sales. While working at a farm near the village of Gålå in 1863, Anne came up with the idea of adding cream to whey when boiling, and to boil it down in an iron pot until the fluid content was reduced to less than 80 percent, creating a firmer, fattier, more cheese-like product.
This cheese soon caught on, and everyone in the valley started eating it. When she got married and moved to Nord-Fron, she added goat milk to the recipe (fitting for this video). A trader loved it so much, he wanted to sell it in Oslo. To attract investment to the valley, he called it Gudbrandsdalsost (it was called fløtemysost before that; cream whey cheese) and it worked. Hov received the King's Medal of Merit for her contributions to Norwegian cuisine and the economy in 1933 at age 87!
Did you get to try any Jarlsberg, by any chance? Not to be found in Ye Olde Cheese Emporium, which of course is certainly uncontaminated by cheese.
@@smwca123 he might not have wanted to have too many cheesy comestibles.
I don’t understand half of anything here
@Dark Dragon3366 It refers to a Monty Python skit, available on YT, about a cheese shop that in fact had no cheese at all.
@@smwca123 a cheese shop with no cheese that’s just stupid
This is the train trip I thought last week's installment was going to be as it is also so scenic. The route is often called "Norway in a Nutshell." I never heard of a zipline there, but of course you two would find one; that must have felt incredible. I've taken this trip and continued from Flam to Bergen by boat, another option.
The scenery on this journey is utterly spectacular. Norway is officially on my bucket list.
I left a longer message, that disappeared somehow. So in short this time, you have a great family, great adventures, I think you should have your own National Geographic channel (but TH-cam is doing pretty well for you!) - and I look forward to following you for as long as possible. Take care! (Your sis has good taste in travel)
Thanks!
I agree, Kevin, she really does!
Wait until you see next week’s video!
Thanks for the ongoing support. Every little bit helps. Enjoy your weekend!
My late Grandpa was from Norway, Ive always heard stories of his home. Thanks for showing some of his home country.
You and your sis are very photogenic together and I love the familial wild hair at 3:46. The "brown cheese" is Gjetost is made from slow cooked milk. It's delicious and tastes reminiscent of caramel. Delicious on apples. I hope you and your sister make more vids together, actually I love that you include all of your family members from time to time. Two thumbs up!
Oh thank you!
I love that cheese! 😋☺️
This is so cool!💯Thanks for sharing this beautiful video from my country 🇳🇴Love from Norway 🤍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mike, this was the most beautiful thing I have seen ever. I love trains and I have been with you for a few, but this had to hit the top of the list of "beautiful" things to see. I can not imagine being on a train and seeing all this, then jumping on a zip line to go down. I have always wanted to do that, but now I am too old and everyone thinks I am crazy for still wanting that thrill. Love your videos.
The Oslo-Bergen Railway is one of the world's best. When you mentioned it would take five hours to Myrdal I was taken aback - clearly I'd forgotten the full line to Bergen is 6.5 hours. It's certainly not boring. Obviously the Flåm railway is also a must do.
Keeps getting better and better, what an inspiring trip! Nice to see Jess getting you into the more adventurous path, that MTB ride was awesome to watch!
Couldn't agree more!
You are incredible Mike I love your posts. You have amazing camera shots that show the beauty of nature. You make everything exciting
Wow, thank you!
I always look forward to and enjoy each video you make! Nice to see you and Jess spending time together. Norway is beautiful!
9:06 It reminds me of the ‘The Lonely Goatherd’ from ‘The Sound of Music’.
That was incredible!! The scenery is stunning!
I'm from Norway so I'm happy that you liked the country/trip!
Very nice! About twenty years ago, I also took the train from Oslo to Myrdal, and the Flåmsbanen, but rather than taking the train back up, I took a ferry from Flåm to Bergen, which was absolutely stunning, ferrying a few hours through the fjords and along the coast. It's quite some time ago, but that was one of the best travel experiences!
It genuinely makes my day every time I see a new video from your channel.
Interesting timing! I just took this exact trip nearly a month ago. Absolutely fantastic
Gorgeous scenery. Nuff said.
OMG - nothing more beautiful than this !!! and your child-like wonder and enthusiasm is quite endearing and infectious !!! thanks, as always, for sharing this beautiful journey with us all !!! 😎
Thanks for sharing this trip! Loved every minute. Beautiful country, the goats were great. Nifty museum. You find the niftiest modes of transportation.
Great video! I've seen many cab view trips on these trains on RailCowGirl's channel but its nice to see the ride from the passenger's perspective.
Hi Mike (and Jess)! Just catching up with a backlog of TH-cam and other techy stuff after a busy couple of weeks (70th birthday and other things). WOW! I've seen a number of videos and written articles on the Flam railway and wish I had time and could afford to go there. You have excelled in this presentation. I had no idea that the zip line, intermediate coffee shop and bicycle hire option was available and the goats...well... at least those on the bike path gave you a wide berth to pass safely (wouldn't have wanted to launch and cartwheel over that fence).
You and Jess are indeed blessed to be able to travel and do adventurous things and be able to share your experiences with the rest of us. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Now I must watch this week's offering on the Arctic Train.
Cheers from Michael downunder in Melbourne.
This is why I love youtube. You are this obviously very talented young travel journalist and youtube provides this platform for you to share these amazing experiences with the world.
2 decades ago you would have to jump to endless hoops in order to get broadcasted, now it's down to your own talent and dedication(of which you seem to have a generous helping of both).
TH-cam is way better for this kind of content that broadcast television ever was.
GREAT CONTENT! Keep it coming:)
9:45 This was so poetic. I loved it ♥️
Stunning scenery and trains, you can't beat that! Well done.
Woow soo cool your travel and Norway! We are based in Finland travelling and doing reportages about stories!! 😍✈️🥶
💪🏻💪🏻🇫🇮
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There are many stories to tell in the Northern Europe! 😍
Wow I’m in norway now and after seeing this I might have to give it a try 🤩
Thanks! I love the train travel videos.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for making these vlogs. I really enjoy watching all these vlogs.
You are so welcome!
❤❤❤omg I can get over the views, the waterfalls and fjords. Beautiful. Epic bike ride
Wow Norway is just breathtaking. Is definitely on my bucket list to visit! Such beautiful sceneries.
So agree with you with the walking to the train cafe 😊grabbing a black coffee and that delicious vaffel. also the early morning train vibes is soo chill ❤
By the way the North wales coastline rail is really pretty. Plus they have the longest train station name in Anglesey. Not sure if they are going to the station ATM post covid. But might be worth a look 👀
So happy to see you in Norway. At the top of our list and we see so little about. Great experience; both the visit to Norway and sharing the time with your sister. Enjoy!
Another great adventure with you sister! You are so good at what you do!
Gosh SO beautiful! You and your sister make a great team. Those trains are really hard workers. The goat hiding on the edge of the bridge was so cute and all the goats at that perfect coffee shop too.
Great Video Mike. I am glad that you are traveling again. Great to see Jess with you.
This is the GOOD stuff! Can't wait to see more!!
Breathtaking scenery. Thanks Mike and Jess. 😲👍😊🇳🇴
This was amazing. Glorious Norway. I loved the scenery...spectacular!!! Thanks..
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ziplines and canal boats! Yay DownLive!!!
Downie I love all of your videos and they just keep getting better! Btw I put a notch in. My health belt during this video and took your offer to start my AG1 journey! So excited! Keeps up the phenomenal videos and stay safe man!
Mike what an awesome trip! Beautiful country! Great content👍👍
Thanks 👍
SO glad to see a new video from you! I love your travels and look forward to every upload! ❤️ I love your videos so much. Thanks for doing everything for us!
Yay! Thank you!
I love your sibling bonding style 🥰 epic ! stay safe , thanks for bringing us along for this awesome journey❤ 🇬🇾🇺🇲
This video brings back some fantastic memories of my travels in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. When i was in Scandinavia i started in Bergen, then took the ferry from Bergen to Flåm, taking the train from Flåm to Myrdal. Then Myrdal to Oslo before leaving Norway. And that train ride was the most incredible I’ve ever been in and the five minute stop in front of the waterfall was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Also in Flåm there were no cruise ships so i could take a swim in the fjords. This video brought back all those wonderful memories to me and i thank you DownieLive. May your stay in the north lands be filled with happiness and joy.
That's amazing, I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
I want to do all of this. Norway is so beautiful. Between you, Cecilia Blomdalh's channel, and some Norwegian US friends, I've got to get myself to Norway (especially northern Norway) someday...
Have been there 20 years ago. So cool.
It's totally fulfilling 💓. I love traveling by train. The beautiful trains and stunning scenery have captured my imagination, and I have always dreamed of going to the Fjords. Thanks so much. It’s also on my list.
Wonderful
Mike,
now that was a great video. Those goats looked friendly. Thanks for showing us the Norway life.
You bet
Another great video! My son spent 2 years in Norway and has wanted to take me there. . . this may have been the remaining motivation I need! One bit of trivia to note, the AIDAnova ship, that was in port, is significant as it is the closest thing on the planet to an 'eco friendly' cruise ship. It is the first cruise ship able to completely run on natural gas! Pretty cool.
That looks like an AMAZING trip! Love the scenery!
Yes! I've been excited for this episdoe. I did this trip in reverse: Bergen to Oslo. I lived on a ship and coming into port in Bergen will remain in my mind for a lifetime, along with the train ride to catch up with my ship in Oslo. Love it!
What a unique and fantastic experience!
Michael and Jess.... again amazing!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺
Your family unity is also amazing!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺
We wish you and your family , team and friends the Love,Peace and Happiness that you give all of us!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺Thank you( as always ) for taking us with you!!!
Be safe and well!!! your San Francisco , Sacramento friends 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺
Wow, what stunning scenery and that zip line has to be one of the best world. Your sister was an awesome planner for this part of your adventure. Loved this video!
Thank you so much!
I did this is the depths of winter, good to see it with greenery, thank you.
Did this trip 3 years ago in the winter.
Spectacular. My son pointed out the spot along the Bergen railway that scenes from Star Wars don't know which edition were filmed. Oh did you see the starfish under the boardwalk at Flam?
Great video again Mike. Thanks
The train ride in Flam was great. I remember stopping by the waterfall and then by a small hotel where they greeted us with coffee, waffles, and cloudberry jam. AMAZING!!!
those views when you were biking brought me to tears... i can only imagine the emotions of actually seeing that in person!
Some of the Hoth scenes in Empire Strikes Back was shot on Finse. Too bad you didn't get to visit Loen and Olden when you were so close. Those places I'm sure is two of Europes most beautiful places.
I think this is my favorite video you have made. Flam is now on my list of must visit.
Always a treat to watch your new episodes Michael. Can’t wait for the next one. Much love from the Philippines.
Thank you for the great content. Norway is beautiful. You are becoming the best travel blog I have seen. I guess it helps that I love trains.
These are so relaxing and so wholesome. Honestly, a highlight of my week.
I'm so glad!
Thank you for always taking me along, on your wonderful adventures.
The views from that zip line were incredible, but I'd be scared to death! I also would have a hard time leaving the goats behind, lol. I would love to stay in one of those little towns dotting the river, the colorful houses combined with all that beautiful green landscape look more like a painting than real life.
That zip line part gave me goosebumps. Just so beautiful😍
GORGEOUS! BREATH TAKING! STUNNING! Thank you for taking us along.
Now I’ve got a new item on my bucket list. The scenery in Norway is truly incredible!
Wow! That zipline looks fantastic! Great finds in this episode.
Amazing scenery and loved the zip line ride. I definitely need to go there and do it now. Appreciative of you highlighting not only the scenery and sights but also the different ways of travel
You are my favourite youtuber❤❤❤ Keep on travelling and upload more videos, Takecare 😊
Wow, thank you!
@@DownieLive 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰😘you're welcome 🤗
The way you announced that you were passing the goats on your bicycle was priceless. I never had a cyclist be so considerate or complimentary to me.
I live in the south of Norway, and the Flåmbanen is on my bucketlist to do for sure.
Your really did a awesome video, in fact the best one yet to describe all the scenery and activities.
Great trip! Love the positive vibes of you and your sister.
Always!
Your videos are amazing. I'm Norwegian, and have taken the "Bergensbanen" myself. I never saw it in the way you present it though.
2 years ago when we were on holiday with our motorhome, we stopped in Flåm and took the Flåmbahn up and down. It was very nice to see and interesting to hear the story of how it came to be.
I've just been awed beyond belief. I watch a lot of travel TH-camrs, I've seen a lot of beautiful destinations, but this was the first time I cried through the whole video. These were tears of overwhelming joy. The whole adventure mixed with the beauty of Norway was stunning. Seeing you experience this with your sister was heartwarming and it is something you will cherish the rest of your life. Thank you for sharing it. I don't have a bucket list, but if I start one this adventure would be the first thing on the list. Keep making these wonderful videos and know that some old guy in Georgia is crying every time you look out a train window, but remember they are tears of overwhelming joy. Thanks man.
Another top rate train ride video, wonderful countryside.Thanks Mike.
Very welcome
Great adventure! The scenery is absolutely beautiful! Not sure about the zip line, it definitely would be a tremendous thrill, but I like my feet close to the ground. Thank you for the invite to share your adventure!
I stumbled across your videos about a month ago and im addicted. By far the best and most interesting train trips. Thank you.
Your videos just keep getting better and better. Love when youre travelling with Jess, you always find such fun and adventuous things to do....and you take me away from the reality of my life. Yesterday was my 55th birthday, the 5 year anniversary of my open heart surgery and, sadly, the day my youngest sister died.....it was quite a day.....its only 4.33am, sleep isnt coming for me tonight and Im very grateful to find, yet again, a DownieLive video to pick me up and take me away to a beautiful place and awesome adventures.....thanks as always Mike for the travels by armchair (the only way I can travel these days) to places I will never get to see any other way.
Insane trip! Insane views! Insane experience! So freaking cool. That's called living life and experiencing the world. Cool you could do that with your sister.
Can't wait for next week episode! Your videos always makes me wanna live life to the fullest
I'm so glad!
Stumbled across your videos around 2 weeks ago - I love your way of showing the landscapes and doing random stuff all over the place. Keep it up mate, great to see you live your dream!
One of your best trips yet. Now I want to go to Norway!
you are welcome. visit Lofoten and vesterålen
Norway is so stunning - got to be on the bucket list. Did a cruise round the Baltic but you only get a taster with a few hours on shore. Such a fascinating part of the world.
Norway is extremely beautiful! It will be interesting to see what you do in Sweden since thats where i live :)
always great to see foreign transport systems- especially the Norway systems as the views are so good. Keep up the good work Mike!
Such a beautiful vlog with lots of wonderful information. I am so happy you are getting so much time with your sister.
Oslo fun facts: Oslo became the capital of Norway in 1299, but it wasn't always the capital as before that, it was Bergen! In fact, in 1600, Bergen was the largest city in Scandinavia at a population of 15,000. Oslo also used to be called Christiania! After a fire ripped through the city in 1624, King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway ordered the city to be rebuilt across the bay, near Akershus Castle, and called the ‘new' Oslo, Christiania. The name Oslo was kept for the now poor suburb where the original city stood, which today is known as Gamlebyen (the Old Town). Oslo wouldn't be restored as the city's name until 1925, because they realized having a Norwegian city named after a Danish monarch didn't seem right.
i have been to the Danish Christiania thats now apart of Copenhagen
However as of now Bergen is more like a small town rather than an actual city.
Thank you, Marshal! That was interesting
@@Gran_Torinothat’s insanity to say
@@pal_lokomotivet2679 It’s the truth. Walking through Bergen city center takes about 10 minutes. That’s a small town in everyone’s book.
I think this will probably become my favourite series! The shots and the view is amazing and good to see you both traveling together. Have a great journey and wish you both the best.