That refund is incredible. Yes, I could see the problem with the air conditioning not working and waiting a few hours for another locomotive, but the line closure was not the Orient Express' fault. Still, this is terrific customer service on their part and well done to them.😊
In the 1960s my wife and I took this journey several times. Three and a half days, no sleeper. We arrived with swollen feet but the cost was only £26 return! Each journey was a start for further destinations, Iran, Afghanistan, Jordan etc.
My husband and I did the trip from London to Venice 34 years ago for our honeymoon. At that time the whole route to Istanbul wasn’t an option. Such an amazing experience sitting in the bar car, drinking champagne and listening to a pianist playing a baby grand piano as you pass through the Alps.
First, let me say that that was an incredible journey to watch. The Orient express has been on my bucket list since I was 14 or 15 years of age and I am now 54. I know that I likely will never be able to afford this trip for myself and my wife to take, so watching you and your wife take it was wonderful. I was heartbroken at your two missed elements due to circumstances out of their control. When you told us that you got a full refund because of that, I actually teared up because knowing how expensive that was and they were willing to just write that off for all 90 passengers is incredible. Though my wife and I have recently started to travel, this one will most likely have to be vicarious through you and your wife. So thank you!
My mother in law travelled well into her 60s, and one of my aunties travelled until her 80s, so don't ever give up hope of going on this trip. Put money in a safe. I put 100 a month in a safety deposit box, and it stopped me spending it from my bank account. It's easy. So never stop dreaming.
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
Been on my bucket list for most of my life after reading Agatha Christie books and seeing the movies. But alas. Can live vicariously through your video! Beautiful.
Yes, it has been on my bucket list since 1974. I am now 70 and having 2 very medically needy dachshunds keep me from traveling. I do not know if I will ever get my dream trip. So thank you for taking me along on this one.
I remember writing about one year ago how much you have improved your content. It amazes me that you keep evolving your content. I just love how well you do this. The short but interesting backstory, how well you express the experienced feelings of everything, and you also keep it lighthearted and fun. I just wanna say as a long time follower, well done. Keep it up!
"36 minutes? I'll watch the first 10 minutes..." As always, 36 indulgent and wonderfully entertaining minutes later, he I am at the end of the video. A testament to your skills Mr D. I still cannot quite believe you ended up getting the trip for free, what a result! Anyway, thanks again for another brilliant video. All the best to you and the lovely Millie.
My wife and I were on this same trip, even staying in Car A with Will and Millie (we didn't know who they were until almost the very end of the trip). We received the exact same compensation offer from Belmond. And I can assure you we are not famous. But this action is what outstanding organizations do. Fix it in real time (like they did with accommodating the delay with the avalanche) or if you cannot fix it during the trip, make compensation after the trip as much as possible. We felt the offer from Belmond was above and beyond.
Since the price of a trip like this is for the ordinary person extremely expensive (even though you get incredible value for money food and drink wise including excellent service) I am still amazed in the end when they offer to reimburse you the FULL cost of the trip or give you 130% credit value towards all their offerings and trips. THAT is something that also tells even though it is super expensive this is how they take care of their customers. Great video as always and looking forward to your next adventure.
My wife and I were on this trip also and received the same compensation offer after the trip. I ended up very impressed with Belmond after they assessed what happened and stepped up to "take care" of us (and we're not even famous vloggers 🙂).
When a trip is all inclusive (and certainly on the expensive side), there's not a lot to offer your customers when things to awry. A full refund or 130% of the value in credit is impressive. I'm sure they have insurance to cover situations like this, but it's still an incredible gesture.
And it isn't as if the loss is one that they can't easily make up or compensate for, either. Not to mention how this helps them not only maintain their reputation, but can improve it. The Oriental Express, especially a trip like this, is expensive, so they want to make sure the customer gets value out of it.
A whole 36 minutes of Orient Express travel with the treky couple? Yes! Am I going to watch all of it? Yes! Am I coming back to rewatch it again thereafter? Definitely!
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What an amazing trip. The refund was, as you said, quite something. The price, £42,000, is 3 times my yearly pension. Needless to say, I enjoyed your taking us along, as it’s something I’ll never get to experience irl.
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@@Trektrendyhonestly not sure why I thought this but I cannot imagine what you’d do if you could travel the multiverse. I personally would go to one where my hometown, Phoenix, Arizona, was in a much more colonized North America and americas, and it won the 2004 Olympic bid somehow.
Handling that landslide situation is an example of how this company and its staff are absolutely exceptional. The servers being able to jump in to help is amazing.
I really feel for all the staff its a once a year trip they probably all look forward too and it would have been an organisational nightmare for them. That said I am so impressed with how well they managed it. I have always said this would be my 'if I won the lottery' trip. Fabulous report.
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro......
It really made it into the news in Bulgaria. Our railways are so slow and off schedule that we can screw up the most famous train in the world. Great trip once again! keep up the good work
My wife and I were on this same trip. Earlier in the trip, the AC on the train was not keeping up. I'm pretty certain that every time we entered a new country (which was often on this trip) the train engine was swapped for an engine from that country's train service. Unfortunately the Bulgarian train engine failed (I guess) quite quickly. So we further delayed, waiting in the heat without any AC. This caused the train interior to cook. My wife and I took a siesta (I suppose) to avoid the worst of the heat. A new train engine showed up and we got back on our way. But this delay put us many hours behind schedule and we missed nearly the entire time allotted for our beach side stay in Varna. That was quite disappointing because the resort at Varna looked to be absolutely lovely. The "fun" part of this section of the trip was when we did arrive in the Varna station (remember, many hours late). There was still a huge crowd of people at the station to greet us and the train. It almost felt like a crowd of paparazzi.
This world is so big and im turning 43yrs old on april 13th and ive been to 1 state and havent been on a train, plane etc.. i hope one day this can happen
@@707ridahyou guys are awesome!! Thank you for sharing💖if i had a ton of money id give both you and the other commentor who hasnt flown train etc, s first class trip wherever you wanted on the condition i get to go with you for part of it so i can be part of you seeing things for the first time, that would be so fun!! Take good care🥰😻
I just randomly had this recommended to me. I didn't really even consider the fact that the Orient Express would still be a thing in this day and age. This is pretty amazing to watch. I think the really interesting thing was despite the bumps along the way that the service was an insane value. Rock slide up ahead? Well, let's just set something up for you here in Austria... Oh, the lodge doesn't have enough wait staff to accommodate all our passengers.. No problem we'll come over and help you out with that... That's crazy! That's going above and beyond. And then at the end to get a full refund because of all the small things that went wrong on your journey... I can't even imagine that kind of customer service.
My wife and I were on the same trip (even staying in Car A with Will and Millie). The inconveniences for the staff ranged from minor to I would guess fairly rough at some points. And we left wondering if phenomenal was sufficiently complimentary. The entire staff on the trip was amazing, outstandingly, above and beyondly, magnificantly (etc-ierly) phenomenal. The beauty of the train is sublime. But even so, the staff was better.
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro........
The magic of the Orient Express is well presented in your video content, Will. History, luxury and fine dining all together! Despite the difficult heat and delays, that is what would have likely occurred in the past! Glad you and Millie were able to experience this trip together!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro........
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro........
What a dream trip, I cried a few times as it was so beautiful and pure luxury. Thank you so much for taking us all along this grand journey with you. Aww wonderful. Cheers !
That trip is my true bucket list wish and watching Millie and Will enjoy such unique experiences aboard has only made me want it even more! I must say though that the company did well, although surprising, in offering a full refund or on board credit due to the anomalies experienced whilst on board. Well done to the company and to Will and Millie for "roughing it" on our behalf.
Thanks William and Millie for sharing your amazing train adventure! What a fabulous experience for you both. The train looks marvellous indeed! Peles Castle looks amazing too.
@@javcar1238 dose it matter that's your opinion and also none of yours or anyone's else ls business and I'm pretty sure the lady has her own money to the point she won't want or need his money so you should keep your not so nice comments to yourself
Taking this train will literally make me homeless for a month or two. Glad I can at least watch it here for free! I'm an Asian and I am so amazed by train travel in Europe. I took the Bernina Express last year and it is by far the best train ride I have ever experienced! Awesome content mate!
One of the most incredible things I've ever seen. Thank you so much for showing us all this amazing trip, and breath-taking train. I'm here because I'll never be able to afford to step on board, and its bitter sweet, but now I know what I'll be missing. At least I can take the trip in my dreams.
When I saw TrekTrendy in my feed I said , "I bet the lovely Millie is going to be in this one" and then there she was. Hi Will and Millie. It would be hard dressing to the nines in small quarters. It is awesome...fantastic The Orient Express did good by its passengers by offering a full refund. Impressive. Respect. God bless Will and Millie, Mom and Dad lol, keep safe.
I have to say I am not impressed with the train for the cost. I know the food and drink looks amazing, but I just can't fathom £40+ and no en suit. Iconic, yes, historic certainly but the price seems obscene compared to some of your other adventures. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Great content as always.
My wife and I were on this same trip. Assuming the delays did not occur and the AC had worked as expected, we would have found the trip "worth" the cost. It was our 25th wedding anniversary trip, and yes the ultimate Bucket List only once in a lifetime experience. Obviously it helps to be a huge fan of the beauty of the 1920's Art Deco decor, but ... the opulence of the historic train cars, the opulence of the food and drink (if seemed like we were always drinking champagne), the convenience of having stewards and other dedicated staff always handle your luggage, the incredible variety and quality of the stops along the route, the joy of the Bar car and most incredibly, the absolute excellence of EVERY staff member on the train made the trip worth the cost. The hiccups that occurred on this one trip were unfortunate and distracting. But that is where the perhaps over and beyond post trip compensation offer from Belmond convinced me these trips are "worth" it.
With 2x of these trips you get a house in some country in Europe,with the same amount you also get a trip around the world,I find hard to understand ppl who pay this much for this less.
I have now taken several trips thanks to this channel and your reviews: Queen Mary 2 in Princess to NY-Southhampton, and Amtrack Pacific Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle. I love these trips and videos. Thank you.
What a journey! You guys were treated to something really special. The food looked brilliant, to die for. The staff were hospitality specialists, and it showed, even in this video. You also got to sample some really special places. . Great video Will. Edit: What!?!? That refund offer is astounding. Such incredible service. That is an expensive investment in their future. They clearly value their customers.
I feel like this video/trip is on another level compared to last year's trip! I know Budapest would have been inviting, but I think it's pretty awesome you got to spend the day in that ski town because of the landslide. So long as you don't have obligations at the end destination (Istanbul), I think the delays make the trip even more fun. Going with the flow on the rails! You both look great, and thanks for taking the time to make this content!!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
Really excellent video - full of information and details. What an absolutely incredible journey - the luxury, attention to detail, quality of food/drinks, improvisation during delays, firiendliness of the staff (waiting on the platform each time you reboard), fun of the entertainment....it's magical. The price is jaw-dropping but I guess some of that is to keep guests happy during the unexpected delays (getting 90 passengers in for lunch - that's quite an achievement!).
We had 2 journeys on the restored Orient Express back in the 1980's. The first was London -Paris, and a few years later we did Paris-London. Both trips were very pleasant, but we were glad we had decided not to do the overnight sections as the plumbing then was pretty basic - it bore no comparison to a couple of trips we did on the Indian Pacific. We were very glad to have chosen the Orient Express to have done the Paris-London journey, which was out of the ordinary. There was a severe storm in the Channel and the train were diverted to different Channel ports, both in France and then in the UK. We did not have to worry about organising these changes, just sit back and order another pot of tea. There's luxury, and then there's luxury. The restored train does it in 1920's fashion, and does that very well indeed. Service and food was excellent. On the Indian Pacific, you got good food and service, along with modern plumbing and ride.
Dear Sir, could you elaborate on the "On the Indian Pacific, you got good food and service, along with modern plumbing and ride", as I'm not indigenous to the subtleties of Anglo-Saxon communications? Could you try to clarify your perceived qualities of th Indian Pacific travel?
I started a reply but it has somehow got lost. The double compartments of the Indian Pacific give you a private cabin. The back of the sofa folds down to give a single bed while there is an upper single bed as well. Each double bedroom has its own private bathroom with shower and wc. I can't now be sure if the handbasin was in the bathroom or if it were in the cabin itself. I think it was in the cabin. By contrast, you had to go to the end of the coaches on the Orient Express to have a wc, shared with the other passengers. My memory is that there was no shower for passengers, shared or not. Having your own shower and wc was what I meant by modern plumbing. The modern ride comes from advances in springing and suspension generally from the days when the Orient Express was new. The suspension may well have been updated since we last travelled on the OE. Of course, the Indian Pacific coaches don't have the woodwork or elaborate upholstery of those in the Orient Express. I prefer to have my own bathroom including a shower to 1920's furnishing details. Others may well make different choices.@@andersgrassman6583
@@doubledee9675 Thank you for answering. My wife put us on the Singapore-Bankook back int the 90's for part of our honey moon, as she kwows I'm a train fanatic.😁 I really think this type of train travel ought to be offered as an alternative to ship cruises. to a much wider public, and at all price ranges! Once I was a poor (well...) teenager, travelling major European cities, once actually sleeping in the overhead piecemeal luggage nettrays in a cabin. That one is THE singularily outstandingly most uncomfortable trainride of my life! Not sure even what country I woke up in. Woke up smiling though! 😃 I think we should make the advantegerous, uncomftorbable and maybee somewhat dangerous travels when we are young. Yoy know, it's great fun knowing you took part in a discussion on whether to allow goats (!) on the train in Italy. And a couple of decades later you enjoy insane nice luxury train travel. That actually makes a detour to watch the acctual "Bridge on the Riwer Kwai". (Beeing slightly upper class, my tip is always bring decent linen suits. They wear well also when creased. When things go completely awry, which they surprisingly often do, I find it very comforting to wear decent apparel.
I'm glad to say that I have never tried sleeping on a luggage rack. I konw some who tried it and they said much as you did, warning against it in strong terms. The Indiuan-Pacific has gained much the sort of market you suggest, the alternative to a ship. People fly one way and get the train for the return journey. That's all very well if you like singalongs, but that's not for us. We liked just sitting in our comfortable cabin watching the scenery as it goes past. A cup of tea from time to time, nothing any more energetic than that. @@andersgrassman6583
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The L'Oriental Dining car is off the chain! Beautiful Will! Just glad the landslide didn't happen when your train was going through! You do a phenomenal job with the storytelling of journeys in your videos! The videography is so impressive too! These help me better at making my own travel videos for my channel!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
The refund shows how the world once was, where the operator would take full responsibility, rather than let the customer feel a shred of ill will towards the company. Brilliant. If only everything was still like that.
Feeling you. It hurts sometimes to see something so cool and knowing there’s no way in hell you’ll ever be able to afford it. I can barely afford the express bus to work lol
My parents were on this trip and my mother was so excited when the train had to stop because of the landslide because it was similar to what happened in the book Murder on the Orient Express which she loved. Amazing video man.
This is a truly dreamy trip. Such great cinematography on the fly. I'm loving your pronunciation of "Lichtenstein" as "Litch-enstein" as in, well, "Quidditch." And "Le Toilette du Nord" doesn't sound like a restaurant, but L'etoile Du Nord does. Our differences are the spaces where we can come together. Keep up the good travel writing/vlogging!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro........
10 thumbs up for the traditional "real James Bond" oval lapelled tuxedo jacket. I was married in the same and 17 years later, it still fits!! You both look like you had a wonderful time. When I can pull 40K out of my back pocket I'll take my wife on the same trip. By the way, your English pronunciation of l'etoile du nord (the north star) sound like "L'etoillette du nord" (the toilet of the north) LMAO.
Since I have no life of my own, I am grateful that I am privileged to live vicariously through you and the lovely Millie! Looking forward to our next adventure with great anticipation. ❤❤❤
Thank you Will and (radiant) Millie for a wonderful tour. We just watched Murder on The Orient Express (1974 version) a few weeks ago. You both definitely had a nice room than the movie version. Maybe for fun you should watch it sometime to compare? Again, thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and share with all of us.
You aren't pretentious which is such an approachable, warm quality while we view luxury travel. "Well beyond my price range" and "the meat was tough" you're still living a realistic lifestyle. Thank you for this perspective.
I have been waiting for something from you for quite some time and finally it arrived, you were not as comfortable this time in the Journey as you were in the past but as you mentioned it is part of the adventure. Your videos are something that take us where I, probably would never ever have the resources to go and experience. Love your content and presentation, it is well made and nicely presented. Love ❤❤ for the Couple. Stay healthy and prosper.
What a beautiful experience ❤ A very beautiful and seamless transition between takes, and cuts of food, and walking diwn the hall back tobthe cabin out the window to see the amazing sites. I dont know how you do it, its literally an art form of audio, and videography! I love seeing everything you ate, and the layout of the rooms. 🎉❤ Congratulations I believe this video was a masterpiece 😍🤩 Sending you and Millie positive vibes and prayer!❤
A dream trip. The luxury and beauty of the original cars are a marvel to see. I am envious. Just two little things - well, three: I would have liked to see the fish dishes, but nobody has to eat fish just to make me happy! I love menus. I would have liked the camera to linger on them a little longer. Finally, l'Etoile du Nord was mentioned three times, and all three times it sounded like "les toilettes du Nord". The Toilets of the North is not the ideal name for a restautant! The final "e" in étoile is not pronounced, allowing us to move away from the facilities and back to the Star of the North.
I really loved following along with you and Milli on this adventure and I'm very impressed by the videography. Stunning video work. I do miss the "The next day..." interludes from before, but the new mentions bring a touch of class appropriate to the Orient Express experience.
I've seen other vloggers share their Orient Express experience however yours's seems more intimate. Even with all the hiccups, delays and operational issues it still seemed like a wonderful trip. The fact that Belmont Organization (LVMH) offered an full refund is quite impressive. Now, how to finance the ensuite cabin?!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.........
This was an incredible narrative and I’m very inspired to follow in your footsteps. My son and I are adventure nuts and cultural aficionados. This TH-cam video has really got me thinking. Well done
You make authentic, believable, relatable, and non-fussy content that makes us feel like we are with you. This is some of your best work, and what an unbelievable trip! Happy travels.
That was an incredible experience, well photographed and beautifully edited. The service looked amazing and the refund at the end was something they didn't have to do but what a gesture! Thoroughly enjoyed this. Well done.
*Thank you Will and Millie for another wonderful train expedition* !! *The Orient Express Luxury Sleeper Train looks FABULOUS* !! *All of the cuisine onboard looks perfect* !! #TrekTrendy
Your content is top notch , rather wait a few weeks each time for quality than once a week for average stuff, your setting the bar high , yourself and Emma cruises are doing the brits proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Yep, this is one item that's on my bucket list. I will add this. I'll pay the extra for the suite instead of paying 90k USD for a closet room with bunk beds.
Oh how I LOVE Turkey!! Thank you for taking me on a journey I will never be able to afford........... just wishing I could have seen more of those visited places.
Wow. An incredible journey and so amazing they offered a full refund! Astonishing level of service that would have been so unexpected. The air conditioning was a minor discomfort and, of course, if you were expecting the full experience in Budapest then that would have been very disappointing but its not the fault of the business that there was a landslide! I thought they may offer you some credit but a full refund is exceptionally generous. Thank you for posting this.
Phenomenal! You went back! Definitely one of my favorite videos so far. Thanks for your work and it’s always a treat when Millie or your dad get to join you. Cheers!
What a ride! Absolutely LOVED this vicarious train trip. As always, it's great to see the lovely Millie. Just one note (because Canada is officially bilingual), l'etoile doesn't have a "t" at the end (i.e. the "e" is silent and the word ends with the "l" sound...twall).
I so enjoy your travels how beautiful the places/countries you visit are. Keep up your videos and I hope the hotels and trains ships etc.. That you go appreciate you giving them the shout out and saying how good they they owe you big time
Amazing on the refund. Sadly, as ever, amazing customer service for those with the deepest pockets. Can you imagine Ryan Air doing the same?! Love the channel.
Love your videos!!! What do you do when you aren’t busy riding the Orient Express??? And lovely Millie?? This is so exciting! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!
Given the cost and that it only runs once a year, you think they would have made extra sure that facilities like the a/c were 100% reliable but fair play to them for their response.
My wife and I were on this trip also and I had the same thoughts. I have come to understand that while the Paris - Istanbul trip only occurs once a year, the cars of the train are in use probably nearly the whole year on the "other" Vencie Simpson Orient Express trips (e.g., Paris to Venice, Amsterdam to Venice). It sounded like the cars are not used 50 weeks a year and then hauled out for the week of Paris to Istanbul and second week of Istanbul to Paris. I do not think that the case. Regardless, we received the same compensation offer that Will did and thought the offer was appropriate and almost certainly beyond what could have been offered, even expected.
Electrical is provided by the engine, and it seems borders don't allow engines to pass. So you have to rely on whatever the country railways provide, which has failed here.
Wow Will & Millie!! What a cool trip! What an EXPENSIVE trip!! How cool are they at Belmond to offer a full refund OR 130% of a credit for future use...which of course would get used. Unlike some places that offer post trip credits....until your next video!!
My wife and I were on this same trip. The loss of the time to visit Budapest was probably our biggest disappointment of the whole trip. The good news? What we were able to see of Budapest ensures we will go back some. Probably quite soon.
Looks like a wonderful experience ! However when you pronounced “L’Étoile du Nord”, the restaurant, it sounded like “Les Toilettes du Nord” which means “The Toilets from the North” 😅 but never mind 😉
This looks like such a unique experience and you made us feel like we were with you on board. Really like your storytelling on- and off-camera. Also, Millie looks fantastic and her outfits are all so well put together! Maybe you can do a „what to bring on a sleeper train“ video.
That refund is incredible. Yes, I could see the problem with the air conditioning not working and waiting a few hours for another locomotive, but the line closure was not the Orient Express' fault. Still, this is terrific customer service on their part and well done to them.😊
Unbelievable refund...a second video on next year :) or this winter
They probably didn't want a bad review. After all, did every passenger get a refund?
@@flym0 Very good point.
@@flym0all passengers onboard the train got the same letter / offer
@@Trektrendy We are expecting your video once in the 3 days or daily.
In the 1960s my wife and I took this journey several times. Three and a half days, no sleeper. We arrived with swollen feet but the cost was only £26 return! Each journey was a start for further destinations, Iran, Afghanistan, Jordan etc.
sounds like an amazing experience.
@@ab_c4429TOTALLY 😊❤❤
Lucky you!! Cheers!!😊❤
How old are you?!
82 and still kicking
My husband and I did the trip from London to Venice 34 years ago for our honeymoon. At that time the whole route to Istanbul wasn’t an option. Such an amazing experience sitting in the bar car, drinking champagne and listening to a pianist playing a baby grand piano as you pass through the Alps.
How romantic!
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Yeah, unfortunately disrupted by the iron curtain.....
@@JeniferHaque-eq8sl-- What are you taking about Jenifer?
I'm just here for the slow motion eating
First, let me say that that was an incredible journey to watch. The Orient express has been on my bucket list since I was 14 or 15 years of age and I am now 54. I know that I likely will never be able to afford this trip for myself and my wife to take, so watching you and your wife take it was wonderful. I was heartbroken at your two missed elements due to circumstances out of their control. When you told us that you got a full refund because of that, I actually teared up because knowing how expensive that was and they were willing to just write that off for all 90 passengers is incredible. Though my wife and I have recently started to travel, this one will most likely have to be vicarious through you and your wife. So thank you!
My mother in law travelled well into her 60s, and one of my aunties travelled until her 80s, so don't ever give up hope of going on this trip. Put money in a safe. I put 100 a month in a safety deposit box, and it stopped me spending it from my bank account. It's easy. So never stop dreaming.
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
I really hope this comes true for you 🙏 il pray tonight that it happens in 2024 for you… stay positive it can happen 🙏
Same. Nice to watch. Vicarious journey. Thank you!!
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Been on my bucket list for most of my life after reading Agatha Christie books and seeing the movies. But alas. Can live vicariously through your video! Beautiful.
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Yes, it has been on my bucket list since 1974. I am now 70 and having 2 very medically needy dachshunds keep me from traveling. I do not know if I will ever get my dream trip. So thank you for taking me along on this one.
@@JeniferHaque-eq8sl-- Don't you ever grow tired typing nonsense Jenifer?
@@markmh835 Bots never tire.
I remember writing about one year ago how much you have improved your content. It amazes me that you keep evolving your content. I just love how well you do this. The short but interesting backstory, how well you express the experienced feelings of everything, and you also keep it lighthearted and fun. I just wanna say as a long time follower, well done. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoy my videos - this one was quite the task to edit 😅
@@Trektrendyhave you thought on going on the icon of the seas when it set sails in January 2024
Already booked :)
@@Trektrendy love your videos so much, especially your first class aviation videos, what do you think was ur favourite first class experience??
Same here! Hope to see you Lol@@Trektrendy
"36 minutes? I'll watch the first 10 minutes..." As always, 36 indulgent and wonderfully entertaining minutes later, he I am at the end of the video. A testament to your skills Mr D. I still cannot quite believe you ended up getting the trip for free, what a result! Anyway, thanks again for another brilliant video. All the best to you and the lovely Millie.
I think being a very successful YT vlogger helps with the freebie lol?
My wife and I were on this same trip, even staying in Car A with Will and Millie (we didn't know who they were until almost the very end of the trip).
We received the exact same compensation offer from Belmond. And I can assure you we are not famous.
But this action is what outstanding organizations do. Fix it in real time (like they did with accommodating the delay with the avalanche) or if you cannot fix it during the trip, make compensation after the trip as much as possible. We felt the offer from Belmond was above and beyond.
Haha same for me. It was so good that I watched until the end.
Since the price of a trip like this is for the ordinary person extremely expensive (even though you get incredible value for money food and drink wise including excellent service) I am still amazed in the end when they offer to reimburse you the FULL cost of the trip or give you 130% credit value towards all their offerings and trips. THAT is something that also tells even though it is super expensive this is how they take care of their customers. Great video as always and looking forward to your next adventure.
My wife and I were on this trip also and received the same compensation offer after the trip. I ended up very impressed with Belmond after they assessed what happened and stepped up to "take care" of us (and we're not even famous vloggers 🙂).
@@jeffwhite4782So did you choose the full refund or 130% credit? The latter seems like the better option.
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L'etoiile du nord, : the star of the north. The way you said it sounded like "le toilette due nord" which was funny.
the water closed from the north, hold my beer et mon cul sur la commode ! Z
Exactly what I heard too. But then, I am a French native speaker...
I kept saying why is he saying Toilet 🚽? 😂😂😂
When a trip is all inclusive (and certainly on the expensive side), there's not a lot to offer your customers when things to awry. A full refund or 130% of the value in credit is impressive. I'm sure they have insurance to cover situations like this, but it's still an incredible gesture.
And it isn't as if the loss is one that they can't easily make up or compensate for, either. Not to mention how this helps them not only maintain their reputation, but can improve it. The Oriental Express, especially a trip like this, is expensive, so they want to make sure the customer gets value out of it.
A whole 36 minutes of Orient Express travel with the treky couple? Yes! Am I going to watch all of it? Yes! Am I coming back to rewatch it again thereafter? Definitely!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro......
Who doesnt rewatch his videos?
What an amazing trip. The refund was, as you said, quite something. The price, £42,000, is 3 times my yearly pension. Needless to say, I enjoyed your taking us along, as it’s something I’ll never get to experience irl.
Exactly
The wealthy live in a whole diff universe
We are allowed only a look at their full life and experiences
Will you are definitely TH-cam’s best luxury travel vlogger. Keep up the great work, loving it!
wow thanks so much :)
@@Trektrendy I swrr. I'm always hungry for you next upload. Keep it up!!
He and Kurt Caz are my favourites. Completely opposing styles, both highly entertaining, but this channel is much more wholesome XD
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro......
@@Trektrendyhonestly not sure why I thought this but I cannot imagine what you’d do if you could travel the multiverse. I personally would go to one where my hometown, Phoenix, Arizona, was in a much more colonized North America and americas, and it won the 2004 Olympic bid somehow.
Handling that landslide situation is an example of how this company and its staff are absolutely exceptional. The servers being able to jump in to help is amazing.
That forced stop made the trip even more amazing, it was actually a plus to the trip in my opinion. lol
I really feel for all the staff its a once a year trip they probably all look forward too and it would have been an organisational nightmare for them. That said I am so impressed with how well they managed it. I have always said this would be my 'if I won the lottery' trip. Fabulous report.
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Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro......
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This is too now on my if I win the lottery trip. Guess I'll have to wait my next lifetime for it to happen. :(
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It really made it into the news in Bulgaria. Our railways are so slow and off schedule that we can screw up the most famous train in the world. Great trip once again! keep up the good work
So what happened?
Don't worry the railways in the UK can do a better job of screwing things up. If not on strike.
My wife and I were on this same trip. Earlier in the trip, the AC on the train was not keeping up.
I'm pretty certain that every time we entered a new country (which was often on this trip) the train engine was swapped for an engine from that country's train service.
Unfortunately the Bulgarian train engine failed (I guess) quite quickly. So we further delayed, waiting in the heat without any AC. This caused the train interior to cook. My wife and I took a siesta (I suppose) to avoid the worst of the heat.
A new train engine showed up and we got back on our way. But this delay put us many hours behind schedule and we missed nearly the entire time allotted for our beach side stay in Varna. That was quite disappointing because the resort at Varna looked to be absolutely lovely.
The "fun" part of this section of the trip was when we did arrive in the Varna station (remember, many hours late). There was still a huge crowd of people at the station to greet us and the train. It almost felt like a crowd of paparazzi.
@@jeffwhite4782 But you were reimbursed for the WHOLE trip! Which is exceptional service and more than makes up for a trip to the beach, surely?
Time to chill with Will and Mill! Hopefully it was a murder free Orient Express experience 😊
Nice!
Millie’s million dollar smile 😊
@@O5-7How?
New mission impossible movie was partially set on the orient express
Seeing as they got offered a full refund for the trip, he basically got away with murder
This world is so big and im turning 43yrs old on april 13th and ive been to 1 state and havent been on a train, plane etc.. i hope one day this can happen
It will change, your life can turn around in a second - keep hoping, keep praying and God bless you.
@writeract2 thank you for saying that. A few things have been holding me back but I'll get there. 🙏
@@707ridahyou guys are awesome!! Thank you for sharing💖if i had a ton of money id give both you and the other commentor who hasnt flown train etc, s first class trip wherever you wanted on the condition i get to go with you for part of it so i can be part of you seeing things for the first time, that would be so fun!! Take good care🥰😻
I just randomly had this recommended to me. I didn't really even consider the fact that the Orient Express would still be a thing in this day and age. This is pretty amazing to watch.
I think the really interesting thing was despite the bumps along the way that the service was an insane value. Rock slide up ahead? Well, let's just set something up for you here in Austria... Oh, the lodge doesn't have enough wait staff to accommodate all our passengers.. No problem we'll come over and help you out with that... That's crazy! That's going above and beyond.
And then at the end to get a full refund because of all the small things that went wrong on your journey... I can't even imagine that kind of customer service.
This looked, again, like such an amazing trip. ❤
The way all the staff handled the minor inconvenience, is amazing!
Superb quality service.
The staff were phenomenal throughout - felt so bad for them when the AC was out, especially those in the kitchens!
@@Trektrendy Oh my gosh, exactly. And still in such a great spirit it seems. These kinds of people are rare nowadays.
My wife and I were on the same trip (even staying in Car A with Will and Millie). The inconveniences for the staff ranged from minor to I would guess fairly rough at some points.
And we left wondering if phenomenal was sufficiently complimentary. The entire staff on the trip was amazing, outstandingly, above and beyondly, magnificantly (etc-ierly) phenomenal. The beauty of the train is sublime. But even so, the staff was better.
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@@Trektrendywhat’s your connection to NASA?
The magic of the Orient Express is well presented in your video content, Will. History, luxury and fine dining all together! Despite the difficult heat and delays, that is what would have likely occurred in the past! Glad you and Millie were able to experience this trip together!
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So nice to see you two dressed up for the full dining car experience. Wish there were more trains and restaurants where formal attire was required.👍🏾
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@@ocshaljufrian6109stop hijacking the thread. he is covering the orient express, not AN orient express, lol
What a dream trip, I cried a few times as it was so beautiful and pure luxury. Thank you so much for taking us all along this grand journey with you. Aww wonderful. Cheers !
Even with the unplanned stops and aircon issues it looks an incredible trip. Thanks for sharing, loved every moment of your travel vlog 🚃
That trip is my true bucket list wish and watching Millie and Will enjoy such unique experiences aboard has only made me want it even more! I must say though that the company did well, although surprising, in offering a full refund or on board credit due to the anomalies experienced whilst on board. Well done to the company and to Will and Millie for "roughing it" on our behalf.
Thanks William and Millie for sharing your amazing train adventure! What a fabulous experience for you both. The train looks marvellous indeed! Peles Castle looks amazing too.
I wonder how much he pays her to be his gf
@@javcar1238how rude are you
@@alisonfoster6733 do you really think she is with him because she likes him or because of his money?
@@javcar1238 dose it matter that's your opinion and also none of yours or anyone's else ls business and I'm pretty sure the lady has her own money to the point she won't want or need his money so you should keep your not so nice comments to yourself
Taking this train will literally make me homeless for a month or two. Glad I can at least watch it here for free! I'm an Asian and I am so amazed by train travel in Europe. I took the Bernina Express last year and it is by far the best train ride I have ever experienced! Awesome content mate!
One of the most incredible things I've ever seen. Thank you so much for showing us all this amazing trip, and breath-taking train. I'm here because I'll never be able to afford to step on board, and its bitter sweet, but now I know what I'll be missing. At least I can take the trip in my dreams.
you know this is just a sleeper train but with a little bit more fancy style and food ?
When I saw TrekTrendy in my feed I said , "I bet the lovely Millie is going to be in this one" and then there she was. Hi Will and Millie. It would be hard dressing to the nines in small quarters. It is awesome...fantastic The Orient Express did good by its passengers by offering a full refund. Impressive. Respect. God bless Will and Millie, Mom and Dad lol, keep safe.
I have to say I am not impressed with the train for the cost. I know the food and drink looks amazing, but I just can't fathom £40+ and no en suit. Iconic, yes, historic certainly but the price seems obscene compared to some of your other adventures. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Great content as always.
My wife and I were on this same trip. Assuming the delays did not occur and the AC had worked as expected, we would have found the trip "worth" the cost.
It was our 25th wedding anniversary trip, and yes the ultimate Bucket List only once in a lifetime experience. Obviously it helps to be a huge fan of the beauty of the 1920's Art Deco decor, but ...
the opulence of the historic train cars, the opulence of the food and drink (if seemed like we were always drinking champagne), the convenience of having stewards and other dedicated staff always handle your luggage, the incredible variety and quality of the stops along the route, the joy of the Bar car and most incredibly, the absolute excellence of EVERY staff member on the train made the trip worth the cost.
The hiccups that occurred on this one trip were unfortunate and distracting. But that is where the perhaps over and beyond post trip compensation offer from Belmond convinced me these trips are "worth" it.
I agree! For that price I'm not sharing a bathroom and I want a large comfy bed.
With 2x of these trips you get a house in some country in Europe,with the same amount you also get a trip around the world,I find hard to understand ppl who pay this much for this less.
It's not really "THE" historic train, neither. I would rather go on a Pullman trip elsewhere.
I have now taken several trips thanks to this channel and your reviews: Queen Mary 2 in Princess to NY-Southhampton, and Amtrack Pacific Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle. I love these trips and videos. Thank you.
So glad you enjoy them and find them helpful. Thanks so much for watching :)
What a journey! You guys were treated to something really special. The food looked brilliant, to die for. The staff were hospitality specialists, and it showed, even in this video. You also got to sample some really special places. . Great video Will.
Edit: What!?!? That refund offer is astounding. Such incredible service. That is an expensive investment in their future. They clearly value their customers.
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@@JeniferHaque-eq8slI dont understand
watching your videos makes me feel calm! I absolutely love your videos and have watched just about every one. Thanks for this!
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Felt like I was traveling with you guys. First Orient Express trip was beautiful and so is this second one. Also Millie is just gorgeous.
I feel like this video/trip is on another level compared to last year's trip! I know Budapest would have been inviting, but I think it's pretty awesome you got to spend the day in that ski town because of the landslide. So long as you don't have obligations at the end destination (Istanbul), I think the delays make the trip even more fun. Going with the flow on the rails!
You both look great, and thanks for taking the time to make this content!!
Amazing
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
Really excellent video - full of information and details. What an absolutely incredible journey - the luxury, attention to detail, quality of food/drinks, improvisation during delays, firiendliness of the staff (waiting on the platform each time you reboard), fun of the entertainment....it's magical. The price is jaw-dropping but I guess some of that is to keep guests happy during the unexpected delays (getting 90 passengers in for lunch - that's quite an achievement!).
So incredible this train still exists
What a shame you passed Switzerland at night, the views are gorgeous!
It’s seems like Switzerland is always traversed in the night. It was that way for me from Rome to Frankfurt too.
We had 2 journeys on the restored Orient Express back in the 1980's. The first was London -Paris, and a few years later we did Paris-London. Both trips were very pleasant, but we were glad we had decided not to do the overnight sections as the plumbing then was pretty basic - it bore no comparison to a couple of trips we did on the Indian Pacific. We were very glad to have chosen the Orient Express to have done the Paris-London journey, which was out of the ordinary. There was a severe storm in the Channel and the train were diverted to different Channel ports, both in France and then in the UK. We did not have to worry about organising these changes, just sit back and order another pot of tea.
There's luxury, and then there's luxury. The restored train does it in 1920's fashion, and does that very well indeed. Service and food was excellent. On the Indian Pacific, you got good food and service, along with modern plumbing and ride.
Dear Sir, could you elaborate on the "On the Indian Pacific, you got good food and service, along with modern plumbing and ride", as I'm not indigenous to the subtleties of Anglo-Saxon communications? Could you try to clarify your perceived qualities of th Indian Pacific travel?
I started a reply but it has somehow got lost. The double compartments of the Indian Pacific give you a private cabin. The back of the sofa folds down to give a single bed while there is an upper single bed as well. Each double bedroom has its own private bathroom with shower and wc. I can't now be sure if the handbasin was in the bathroom or if it were in the cabin itself. I think it was in the cabin. By contrast, you had to go to the end of the coaches on the Orient Express to have a wc, shared with the other passengers. My memory is that there was no shower for passengers, shared or not. Having your own shower and wc was what I meant by modern plumbing. The modern ride comes from advances in springing and suspension generally from the days when the Orient Express was new. The suspension may well have been updated since we last travelled on the OE.
Of course, the Indian Pacific coaches don't have the woodwork or elaborate upholstery of those in the Orient Express. I prefer to have my own bathroom including a shower to 1920's furnishing details. Others may well make different choices.@@andersgrassman6583
@@doubledee9675 Thank you for answering. My wife put us on the Singapore-Bankook back int the 90's for part of our honey moon, as she kwows I'm a train fanatic.😁
I really think this type of train travel ought to be offered as an alternative to ship cruises. to a much wider public, and at all price ranges!
Once I was a poor (well...) teenager, travelling major European cities, once actually sleeping in the overhead piecemeal luggage nettrays in a cabin. That one is THE singularily outstandingly most uncomfortable trainride of my life! Not sure even what country I woke up in. Woke up smiling though!
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I think we should make the advantegerous, uncomftorbable and maybee somewhat dangerous travels when we are young. Yoy know, it's great fun knowing you took part in a discussion on whether to allow goats (!) on the train in Italy. And a couple of decades later you enjoy insane nice luxury train travel. That actually makes a detour to watch the acctual "Bridge on the Riwer Kwai". (Beeing slightly upper class, my tip is always bring decent linen suits. They wear well also when creased. When things go completely awry, which they surprisingly often do, I find it very comforting to wear decent apparel.
I'm glad to say that I have never tried sleeping on a luggage rack. I konw some who tried it and they said much as you did, warning against it in strong terms. The Indiuan-Pacific has gained much the sort of market you suggest, the alternative to a ship. People fly one way and get the train for the return journey. That's all very well if you like singalongs, but that's not for us. We liked just sitting in our comfortable cabin watching the scenery as it goes past. A cup of tea from time to time, nothing any more energetic than that. @@andersgrassman6583
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The L'Oriental Dining car is off the chain! Beautiful Will! Just glad the landslide didn't happen when your train was going through! You do a phenomenal job with the storytelling of journeys in your videos! The videography is so impressive too! These help me better at making my own travel videos for my channel!
All three dining cars are special in their own way and the bar car is an absolute treat too!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.......
The refund shows how the world once was, where the operator would take full responsibility, rather than let the customer feel a shred of ill will towards the company. Brilliant. If only everything was still like that.
I'm sitting here eating a bowl of Ramen Noodles while watching this. There's no justice in the world!
Hahaha ! I'm eating Good&Plenty!!
Lol ong
Hahahaha
🤣🤣🤣 I hear ya dude!!
Feeling you. It hurts sometimes to see something so cool and knowing there’s no way in hell you’ll ever be able to afford it. I can barely afford the express bus to work lol
My parents were on this trip and my mother was so excited when the train had to stop because of the landslide because it was similar to what happened in the book Murder on the Orient Express which she loved. Amazing video man.
This is a truly dreamy trip. Such great cinematography on the fly. I'm loving your pronunciation of "Lichtenstein" as "Litch-enstein" as in, well, "Quidditch." And "Le Toilette du Nord" doesn't sound like a restaurant, but L'etoile Du Nord does. Our differences are the spaces where we can come together. Keep up the good travel writing/vlogging!
Yeah, I chuckled at the 'toilette' thing as well repeatedly
Absolutely this! Hilarious, "Toilette". :-)
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro........
10 thumbs up for the traditional "real James Bond" oval lapelled tuxedo jacket. I was married in the same and 17 years later, it still fits!! You both look like you had a wonderful time. When I can pull 40K out of my back pocket I'll take my wife on the same trip. By the way, your English pronunciation of l'etoile du nord (the north star) sound like "L'etoillette du nord" (the toilet of the north) LMAO.
Since I have no life of my own, I am grateful that I am privileged to live vicariously through you and the lovely Millie! Looking forward to our next adventure with great anticipation. ❤❤❤
14:14 I love how they added the place of origin for each cocktail!
Millie makes the luxury travel so upscale with her beauty! Great video, as usual.
Thank you Will and (radiant) Millie for a wonderful tour. We just watched Murder on The Orient Express (1974 version) a few weeks ago. You both definitely had a nice room than the movie version. Maybe for fun you should watch it sometime to compare? Again, thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and share with all of us.
Im not well enough to go abroad so i live through your amazing vids.Thank you Will and Millie❤
Such a fun way to travel! Thank you Will for taking us viewers along, and as always, nice to see Millie!
You aren't pretentious which is such an approachable, warm quality while we view luxury travel. "Well beyond my price range" and "the meat was tough" you're still living a realistic lifestyle. Thank you for this perspective.
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Thank you 🙏🏼
What an experience! Thanks for taking us on the ride with you 😀 And as ever - always lovely to see Millie too!
I have been waiting for something from you for quite some time and finally it arrived, you were not as comfortable this time in the Journey as you were in the past but as you mentioned it is part of the adventure. Your videos are something that take us where I, probably would never ever have the resources to go and experience. Love your content and presentation, it is well made and nicely presented.
Love ❤❤ for the Couple.
Stay healthy and prosper.
What a beautiful experience ❤ A very beautiful and seamless transition between takes, and cuts of food, and walking diwn the hall back tobthe cabin out the window to see the amazing sites. I dont know how you do it, its literally an art form of audio, and videography! I love seeing everything you ate, and the layout of the rooms. 🎉❤ Congratulations I believe this video was a masterpiece 😍🤩
Sending you and Millie positive vibes and prayer!❤
Thank you so much for watching and the kind words 🙏🏼
Wife back door not allowed ect
India don't burn dead body not allowed
Not tempted to “push the boat out further “. I’ve never heard that expression before. Funny and evocative.
A dream trip. The luxury and beauty of the original cars are a marvel to see. I am envious.
Just two little things - well, three:
I would have liked to see the fish dishes, but nobody has to eat fish just to make me happy!
I love menus. I would have liked the camera to linger on them a little longer.
Finally, l'Etoile du Nord was mentioned three times, and all three times it sounded like "les toilettes du Nord". The Toilets of the North is not the ideal name for a restautant! The final "e" in étoile is not pronounced, allowing us to move away from the facilities and back to the Star of the North.
Yes, that's the worst name imaginable for a restaurant - let alone a Michelin star one. 😂😂😂
I really loved following along with you and Milli on this adventure and I'm very impressed by the videography. Stunning video work. I do miss the "The next day..." interludes from before, but the new mentions bring a touch of class appropriate to the Orient Express experience.
Amazing!!! What a treat to share this adventure with you. As always, thank you both? ❤❤
I've seen other vloggers share their Orient Express experience however yours's seems more intimate. Even with all the hiccups, delays and operational issues it still seemed like a wonderful trip. The fact that Belmont Organization (LVMH) offered an full refund is quite impressive. Now, how to finance the ensuite cabin?!
Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,... the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,..the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, to lembang is Ciwidey ,thank you sis and bro.........
It's all about the journey, not the speed man.....
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏼
This was an incredible narrative and I’m very inspired to follow in your footsteps. My son and I are adventure nuts and cultural aficionados. This TH-cam video has really got me thinking. Well done
Wow! Thank you Will and Millie for sharing your amazing journey. What an incredibly beautiful train. 💐
This trip is on my bucket list! Looks amazing and glad you and Millie had a great time.
I will never have this experience, but I'm SO glad you did and you chose to share it with us. Top notch trip, loved travelling with you 💜🖤
fortuitous landslide added an extra memory to a beautiful journey, well covered, thanks
You make authentic, believable, relatable, and non-fussy content that makes us feel like we are with you. This is some of your best work, and what an unbelievable trip! Happy travels.
Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼
That was an incredible experience, well photographed and beautifully edited. The service looked amazing and the refund at the end was something they didn't have to do but what a gesture! Thoroughly enjoyed this. Well done.
I almost spit out my coffee. The way you pronounced "L'étoile du Nord" it meant "The Northern restrooms"... so funny.
I kept thinking the same thing!! Haha every time he said it I got a good chuckle
Yeah! It sounds like Le Toilette du Nord.
he briefly visited Malmö 😁
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*Thank you Will and Millie for another wonderful train expedition* !! *The Orient Express Luxury Sleeper Train looks FABULOUS* !! *All of the cuisine onboard looks perfect* !! #TrekTrendy
This was one of the best travel videos I've ever watched on TH-cam. I love history and now you've sent me on a research journey! Thank You!
Very nice video, nice people around, kind service, looking very delicious food, life is beautiful for some lucky people....thanks a lot.
Your content is top notch , rather wait a few weeks each time for quality than once a week for average stuff, your setting the bar high , yourself and Emma cruises are doing the brits proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Imagine travelling on this incredible train and getting a _full_ refund... That's just insane :O
Yep, this is one item that's on my bucket list. I will add this. I'll pay the extra for the suite instead of paying 90k USD for a closet room with bunk beds.
Oh how I LOVE Turkey!! Thank you for taking me on a journey I will never be able to afford........... just wishing I could have seen more of those visited places.
Thanks Will and Millie for letting us vicariously come on another adventure
A behind the scenes would be interesting. All the planning, logistics etc...
Apart from that, an absolutely great video
Absolutely gorgeous stuff bro. Your videos are real stress busters.
Love from India.
Wow. An incredible journey and so amazing they offered a full refund! Astonishing level of service that would have been so unexpected. The air conditioning was a minor discomfort and, of course, if you were expecting the full experience in Budapest then that would have been very disappointing but its not the fault of the business that there was a landslide! I thought they may offer you some credit but a full refund is exceptionally generous. Thank you for posting this.
It’s not a dated dress code, they are upholding standards and you look so handsome and your other half looks sensational 💕
She was wearing flip-flops! 😂
Phenomenal! You went back! Definitely one of my favorite videos so far. Thanks for your work and it’s always a treat when Millie or your dad get to join you. Cheers!
What a ride! Absolutely LOVED this vicarious train trip. As always, it's great to see the lovely Millie. Just one note (because Canada is officially bilingual), l'etoile doesn't have a "t" at the end (i.e. the "e" is silent and the word ends with the "l" sound...twall).
Was going to point this out as well. Some basic French lessons seem to be on order.
It sounded a bit like "toilette"
@@daniloruocco2728 Definitely
Haha, that was quite funny, , in a nice way of course .
he ended it with an "A" (é), not a "T"
I think the Restaurant will be remembered by the Trainteam. I think not every restaurant is able to posess this amount of people in such short order.
I so enjoy your travels how beautiful the places/countries you visit are. Keep up your videos and I hope the hotels and trains ships etc.. That you go appreciate you giving them the shout out and saying how good they they owe you big time
Amazing on the refund. Sadly, as ever, amazing customer service for those with the deepest pockets. Can you imagine Ryan Air doing the same?! Love the channel.
La toilette du Nord is actually somewhere you go AFTER having dinner 😄
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i know. that mispronounciation was ill timed 😂
@@1assetatleast it was consistent throughout the video…🤦🏻♂️
Love your videos!!! What do you do when you aren’t busy riding the Orient Express??? And lovely Millie?? This is so exciting! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!
What a lovely couple you are. I love watching your wonderful videos. You are a terrific host and narrator.
Given the cost and that it only runs once a year, you think they would have made extra sure that facilities like the a/c were 100% reliable but fair play to them for their response.
My wife and I were on this trip also and I had the same thoughts. I have come to understand that while the Paris - Istanbul trip only occurs once a year, the cars of the train are in use probably nearly the whole year on the "other" Vencie Simpson Orient Express trips (e.g., Paris to Venice, Amsterdam to Venice).
It sounded like the cars are not used 50 weeks a year and then hauled out for the week of Paris to Istanbul and second week of Istanbul to Paris. I do not think that the case.
Regardless, we received the same compensation offer that Will did and thought the offer was appropriate and almost certainly beyond what could have been offered, even expected.
Electrical is provided by the engine, and it seems borders don't allow engines to pass. So you have to rely on whatever the country railways provide, which has failed here.
Wow Will & Millie!! What a cool trip! What an EXPENSIVE trip!! How cool are they at Belmond to offer a full refund OR 130% of a credit for future use...which of course would get used. Unlike some places that offer post trip credits....until your next video!!
Too bad you missed some extra time in Budapest -- it's GORGEOUS! One of my favourite cities, as well as Prague!
My wife and I were on this same trip. The loss of the time to visit Budapest was probably our biggest disappointment of the whole trip.
The good news? What we were able to see of Budapest ensures we will go back some. Probably quite soon.
My dearest friend Will this is my favorite video. Someday hopefully this is my last one on my bucket list. Bon Voyage once again
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Looks like a wonderful experience ! However when you pronounced “L’Étoile du Nord”, the restaurant, it sounded like “Les Toilettes du Nord” which means “The Toilets from the North” 😅 but never mind 😉
I agree! I had to rewind and double check what he was trying to say
Nice trip but i am not convinced it is worth 50k 😧
It is !
This looks like such a unique experience and you made us feel like we were with you on board. Really like your storytelling on- and off-camera. Also, Millie looks fantastic and her outfits are all so well put together! Maybe you can do a „what to bring on a sleeper train“ video.
This trip is in my bucket list. One day I will make it with my wife.