Chaos traveling to the 2023 Imola Grand Prix.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Join me as I travel from New York to Italy for the 2023 Imola GP, which was subsequently cancelled due to the severe flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. The cancellation of 2023 Imola GP created chaos for all F1 people and left me and my son stranded in Milan as the floodwaters caused massive disruptions to lives and transport in the region. To see all the chaos travelling to Imola threw up, make sure to watch the full video.
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Shame race was cancelled but defo right decision.
Kym you mentioned about the ash tray in the airplane toilet. I believe planes are still fitted with ash trays so that if someone was to sneak to the toilet to smoke they would likely dispose of the cigarette in the ash tray rather than the waste bin (which could cause a fire) or down the toilet (which could damage the plumbing)
Yeah that’s what I was thinking.
^ This is correct and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) list of “minimum equipment” for aircraft, an ashtray in the plane toilet is still a legal requirement
We are all concerned about the people of the Imola region, but you can kick into your second skill set as one of the best travel bloggers out there.
My heart goes out to those affected by the flood.
We flew from Singapore and were at the tail end of our Europe trip - which was planned with the Imola race as the final stop - when we learned that the race was cancelled. We couldn't cancel our Airbnb in Bologna anymore and rebooking our flights was ridiculously expensive, so we just improvised our supposed race weekend plans. We ended up going around Bologna, to Firenze and finally to the Ferrari museum in Maranello.
Shame the race was cancelled but absolutely the right decision. I hope those affected by the flooding will recover soon 🙏
I was in Milan from last Wed to Saturday and it was filled with tourists. The hotel prices were through the roof! It didn't feel like the neighbouring region had a flood!
Nice video Kym as usual. Sad that it was cancelled and praying for people in flooded areas. Looking forward video from glorious Monaco
What a life Kym! And now getting to share it with your son. I know we only see the glamorous parts, but overall I'm sure it beats many, many other professions.
Go up to Lake Como if you can. Close and spectacular.
Loving all your travel and vlog videos off track! Never stoppp😊
Last year I arrived into Milan w/ Emirates Business from Dubai on a A380. Jetway to the Novotel Malpensa and including picking up oversize baggage (bike), rental - car 50min! Very impressed.
Kym your videos are brilliant. I look forward to each one. Stay passionate about them too.
great videos that provide fantastic insight of what you can expect at lounges, check in, business class etc etc. 😅
The Singapore airlines review coming up in the next 10 days
Ooh 🍹 margarita kym first cocktail I ever tried in Hanoi 🎉🎉 lovely keep travel videos going mate
Funny thing to know. A Margarita made with Grand Marnier is called a Cadillac Margarita. It’s usually done as a floater but mixed is still great!
Great video and consolation for weekend without race. Our prayers are with the residents of Northern Italy
We came through Bologna from Venice to Rome just before you and were lucky to make it.. Extremely wet with so many issues in the region
Great video and insight into the flights, cabins and lounges. Keep them coming our way Kym.
I enjoyed the video while lying at home on the couch with a glass of Chardonnay. Thanks 😊
Kym the reason for the ashtrays on the planes is that there are still people that secrectly try to smoke and it's safer that they have a place to put the cigarette out. You certanly get better pizza in Milan than in New York :-) . You could go and visit Lake Como, only a 30min train ride from Milan.
Definitely no way the race could have happened, but I can think of many worse places to be stranded than Milan. Wonder how the pizza compares to the NYC version?
Milan is a dump
Was 7 hours into my journey from the UK when got told it was cancelled. Was gutted, but glad it was cancelled for safety of all involved.
A rocks Rita with a Grand Marnier floater is hard to beat, I agree. Thanks for the great vids! Praying for those in the area who are suffering.
Hi there Kym...great channel thank you.....Just a quick 1, I am a pilot on Boeing 747-8's and you mentioned the "ASH TRAY" on that 777. Reason is that even though no smoking is aloud they still put ash trays in the toilet's now days because there are still people that bend the rules and smoke there so the manufacturers place them there hoping that if they do they will use the ash tray and not dispose of there butts into the trash can as to prevent a fire breaking out even though there are still extinguishers in the trash cans. Sounds strange but true....Enjoy Monaco mate.
Noted thanks
Stay safe Kim 🙏
So good you have a lav mic. Makes the difference.
Absolutely love the lounge and airline reviews.
Just heartbreaking to hear about the flooding. We’ve been watching from afar(here in the USA)and have kept them in our prayers. Sorry you all are kind of in a bit of jam along the way. Hopefully Monaco will be a “go,” but it’s looking doubtful. Hang in there Kym!🙏🏻📸🏁
You are an amazing traveler!, Thanks for sharing
Great post again, Kym. What a fiasco. Two races cut this year. But this one is a good call. Respects to the people of this crazy condition.
Tragic circumstances and completely understandable decisions around the race. We arrived Milan on Thurs AM and were able to make our way downtown to connect to Venice no problems. Went from veniice to Modena on Sat no problems as well. Did Ferrari museums past 2 days. Plus a enthralling factory tour where we saw the f1 cars being prepped for Monaco.
It's called a Cadillac margarita when they substitute traditional orange liquers (cointreau, triple-sec, curacao) with Grand Marnier (orangey cognac). They're generally more expensive (because they're better).
I had a mate from Melbourne fly to Belgium via the USA (where he saw an air race) for the 1985 F1 race in June. Except that they had laid some special material that would give more grip in the wet but the weather was warm/hot and the Turbo cars ripped up the track on the Friday. The race was delayed until September that year. A long way to go for not very much track action.
Hi Kym. Last year you did the feat of visiting many symbols of Rome in 24 hours. I was in Rome 15 days ago and I tried to match up and to surpass what you did...sorry I didn't make it. I missed the last 2 places to visit and my guide was already too tired. In 2 years I will return to Rome and try again. As usual huuuuuge hugs from Colombia.
Nice video Kym! I have been looking forward to this to see how you were able to change plans last minute.
Love the channel! It wouldn’t be for me being on the road all the time ! Love all your content Kym
Stay safe Mr. Kym!
Terrible flooding in Imola. Really feel for the people there. Always wondered how you get your 600 plus your other kit on the more local flights without checking your bags. Shame you didn't get a chance to go to the N24
Nice video. Also the ash trays are to ensure that even if someone does light a cigarette they don’t throw it in the trash and start a fire.
Right decision to cancel the race. Prayers for the affected people of the Emilia-Romagna region.
i always watch till the end for the outros 😂
That’s music to my ears
The reason for the ash tray is because in case people smoke on the plane, the CA still have place to dispose cigarettes…
It’s actually a regulation to have that
That was a great vlog on crossing the Atlantic - it's always interesting to see how others travel, especially when plans go wrong! I was intrigued about the bathroom on the plane as I have never seen one on a plane before, but where was the bath?
While I was disappointed about the cancellation of the race I was more concerned about those directly affected by the flooding - that's a situation I would hate to be in and I can't imagine what the people there had to go through.
hope the people around the area's effect with the floods are staying safe
if a Reuben sandwich is on the menu, ill get it every time.
Would have loved to bump into you in Milan
That biz class looks so good, can’t imagine how first could be much better (maybe more private?)
A Grand Marnier Margarita, a Reuben Sandwich and fries.....awesome. If the fries had been made with Sweet Potatoes it would be the ultimate.
I found the BA seat in bed mode to be not great as well. There is like a weird ridge halfway down that really digs into you. I found i could just about get it to go away if i raised the sest just slightly so your head is elevated. I did have swordfish steak on my flight tho for the main meal. Delicious.
The ashtray is on the MEL (minimum equipment list) in case some one smokes in the lavatory. Should this item be missing from the aircraft prior to departure, the aircraft can not legally take off.
Common misconception but interestingly, not true.
Really good video mate the editing was outstanding
Probably mundane but was cool to see what photo you chose as your phone background when you were showing the time I think
Boozy kim alert hahaha. Great video!!!
Highly recommend going up to the moantains if you have time!
Hey Kym, just discovered your channel, enjoying it so far - especially the vlog style storytelling of getting to point A to point B. Would love to see how you go about booking Business class international flights. Any tips you use when booking w/ points, transfer partners, etc. Cheers, TR
Hi Tim, I'm sure he has done a video about these things in the past. Check out his past videos I'm sure you'll find it in the history there somewhere.
great vid!
A lot worse places to be stuck for a week than Milan!
Come to the Indy500!
Hello kym Inspite of a disaster @ Imola you seem to keep yourself busy and active cheers.Gowra
4:51 because when the occasional passenger decides to smoke its safer to have an ash tray than to cause a fire when thrown in a bin full of paper towels!
Saw some pictures of the flood from and it looks pretty bad my heart goes out to those affected by the flood and it was a right call fron F1 and the organizers to completely can the event
No way they could have run it.
Shame the race was cancelled, it was the right decision. I feel bad for all the locals that plan their business around the race and are now not going to get that boost they were expecting. 🙏
Chaos for the peoples lives who have been ruined....
Is that Kym’s son who’s the travelling companion?
It is
@@KymIllman wow - answered by The Boss himself! Thanks Kym. Have been following your channel for ages and seen glimpses of your family life, thought I recognised your lad although I don’t think you mentioned him this time. Anyway, good luck to you two and we look forward to seeing you both travel on to Monaco, where we hope you’re able to see an actual race! Loving the info you give on travel, food, rooms, airlines etc - oh yes AND the odd F1 Grand Prix, of course!😂. Bon Voyage
Besides the flood, this cancellation will have a huge economic impact to the Imola area.
This video was a bit confusing because the race has been cancelled for a week. It's like you didn't find the cancellation until you made it to Milan. Too bad you couldn't have diverted to your stay for Monaco from London or stayed there.
The race was cancelled on Wednesday, no? Kym would have been traveling on Wednesday to shoot photos at the Thursday press briefings.
@@davemandeluxe Not sure he said when he was traveling.
@@velvetjones1856 It's his usual pattern. He needs to be there for press day on Thursday so he travels and arrives on Wednesday.
Were you able to get a refund for the accommodation in Imola?
A credit for next year
Enthusiasticly
While smoking is not allowed on airplanes, the FAA requires planes to have a safe place to put a cigarette in case someone does in fact light one up. So they are an anachronism on todays plane but required.
Right decision to cancel the race
I heard Monaco might be canceled?
Does Jayce partake of the adult beverages?
Enthusiasticly
I believe airplanes are required to have an ashtray, in case someone does light one up, the staff have somewhere to put it.
In the past people smoked on the plane so could just be because of older plane.
@@nulian new planes still have them 🚭
BA banned smoking in 1990... So safe to say it not because it's an old plane. Andrew is almost certainly having the correct idea here.
Edit to add.. the 777 came into service in 1995.
The weather caused the The chaos not the cancellation of the race.
The reason why airplanes still have ash trays is because if someone does light a cigarette then they need a way to safely dispose of it.
Pray for those who saved money to go to the imola gp and now it got cancelled. Although, you can get a refund or keep your seat for 2024
you got travel insurance for that disaster? Might not be worth the effort which is typically how the insurance companies get you
😢😢😢😢
should have tried to help those in need if you were that close
We were barred from going there by F1
He may have done so if he’d been able to
He may have done so if he’d been able to get there BUT the emergency services don’t want tourists entering the vicinity when there are enough people living just outside the zone who they can call on to help.
2:08 i mean.. i cant say that this fella just kissed me without taking me our for lunch first.
Your son went with you to work and end up doing tourism in NY, Milan and what's next?
That will show the others who is the favourite son.
Ooops, spellcheck thumbnail ;-)
Don't ever fly into Washington DC Dulles Airport from outside of US!!! It took me 2 HOURS to go through the Customs yesterday afternoon. Standing up for two hours with pissed off passengers and bunch of little kids and Babies crying all at the same time. Some other people I know had the same experience so it is not a one day thing. TSA, get your act together and schedule necessary number of officers! You have no right to torture thousands of passengers.
Bathroom review? Really?
Apparently so
Stop taking Qantas and enjoy better airlines like SQ ....
Can’t fly Qantas out of Perth really. I rarely use them for overseas flights
@@KymIllman I would include BA as well in the list. LOL!
@@KymIllman So are you still at Imola ?
Terrible for the area!! Hope all goes well there!! Off to Monaco!!!
Why was i kissed?
Once you get used to flying first class and business, you will find everything to complain about.
Race cancellation was the only safe option
Please try pronounce Milan as Mil'A'n. ................ just saying......................
You are very privileged to fly business
Probably not worthy
Unfortunately you are born with class cannot earn it
This dude doesn’t want to cover the Indy 500. It will make F1 look like nonsense
agree, as you can give all the F1 first and second place trophies for the rest of the year to Red Bull now (Max/Sergio) as is such a joke. Sorry ESPN, will be watching Indy 500 and Nascar later in the day;( Nascar literally stops the race half way thru to honor those who served and lost their lives. . . . .) Shame neither F1 nor FIA investigating Red Bull . . . F1 a joke this year