@@garybryant6148 unfortunately there are no records before 1911 as the records office caught fire. I had to trace back through baptism and marriage records in churches.
I moved up from Dublin 2 months ago. I've been super busy so I haven't got the chance to hang out in the city doing lots of cool things. I'm going to get out more in the new year I think it would be great to meet lots of cool new people.
As a resident of NI (Carrickfergus, a few miles from Belfast), I have to congratulate you on an excellent potted guide to our city. VERY well presented, VERY honest - and VERY accurate! Totally agree with everything you say! Slainte!
@@woltersworld Have you tried any of the local brews. Titanic Belfast is a tremendous building. There is a heritage railway in County Down, The Rail Preservation Society of Ireland is in Whitehead and there is an Ulster transport museum. One of those tours uses an ex battle ship grey RUC armoured Land Rover.
What a surprise Belfast was, we loved it. Really great restaurants, it's easy to walk about, museums are great. The tour was fascinating, I hope things never get bad again there. Took a bus to Giants Causeway, amazing and beautiful place.
Thank you so much for visiting our great city! So proud of how far we've come in the past two decades. I really appreciate you mentioning that we're one of the safest cities in Europe now, so little petty crime etc. I hope that all your subscribers will visit as a result of this! Welcome back any time!
The best thing about public transport in NI is that is completely integrated. When I took the train from Belfast to Derry the cashier gave me a daily pass for the whole of NI instead of a simple ticket and that meant that I could use every bus and train in NI for the rest of the day. So when we arrived in Derry I saw what I wanted to see in three hours and since it was only 1 PM I told to myself that I should go to the Giant's Causeway since I've never seen that. So I took the train back to Belfast, hopped on a bus at Coleraine that led me to Giant's Causeway, with a single ticket. That was quite amazing.
Yeah we basically have a well regulated transport monopoly so everything is taken care of by the sane organisation so it’s quite smooth Plus the app works for all the services so that’s good for planning
What a coincidence this came up on my recommended today, I'm a Queen's University Belfast student from Great Britain and I got the chance to act as a tourist when I first moved and I completely agree with all these points, I honestly wish I had this video back in August when I was worried about visiting for the first time. I really hope this video inspires people to visit this wonderful city, it really does deserve all the love, I couldn't think of anywhere better to go on holiday.
Great to see a really positive video of Belfast. Glad you all had a wonderful visit. Even us locals can get caught out by the bus lanes as some are not 24/7 lol :-)
I loved visiting Belfast and Northern ireland in general. You’re right about the vibe it gives off it was like if Glasgow and Manchester had a kid it would be Belfast. Titanic building was good, Ulster folk museum was a surprise that we all enjoyed especially about all the industrial history of Northern ireland the entrepreneurs,ship building, architects etc didn’t know about all that, for such a small place is super cool. Bars and restaurants are great too . People were so friendly. Everywhere is so easy to get to . It’s great .
I live here and to be totally honest I thought the don'ts on this video were quite good. He seemed to cover pretty much everything except maybe one or two points. Be respectful enough not to bring up the troubles to either religion as you'll be given two versions. Just enjoy your time in a mixed cultural city. See the sights and more importantly have a great time.
I live in North Ireland, 30 miles outside Belfast and have always found it mixed. It's a great place even for myself and friends to go spend a night out and stay over in some of its hotels etc.
Well said we absolutely love visitors and really want you to have a great time. We remember when no one wanted to come here so fabulous to have you❤️❤️
Loved seeing this video pop up this morning!!! I was so bummed that we didn’t get to go to Belfast in 2020 and I feel like I’m living vicariously through you. Maybe travel fate wanted me to watch this video first before visiting 😆
Great video. Nice filming in my hood (Sandy Row). The only “don’t” you forgot about is ……. Don’t forget to try some Tayto cheese & onion potato crisps/chips, washed down with a big glass of brown lemonade. Both staples of the “Norn Iron” (Northern Ireland) diet. Also the traditional “Ulster Fry” breakfast is a must have. The Errigle Inn on Ormeau Road is a top tip for great pub grub and atmosphere. Ten mins on the bus from city centre. The beautiful Ormeau Park is also a good place to walk off the food & beer. ✌️🙂
Amazing! I moved up here from Dublin 2 months ago and I've not been out much because I've been busy with work and then busy going home to Dublin at weekends. I plan on settling on properly after this silly festive season. Would love to get out meeting great new people.
I'm going to Belfast next week. Even though I know a bit about Belfast I found this video really helpful. Ireland is a wonderful place, North AND South. I can't wait to go and explore such a great city and the surrounding area. Thanks for another great video xx
Stay in Belfast instead and get the train from Belfast to Dublin, only a few hours on the train and you get to see a lot of the emerald Isle on the way.
What a great video: honest, informative and positive. Belfast has come on so much since the peace and Northern Ireland is full of interesting things to see. Now a destination for all sorts of travelers from all over the world. Once we can get COVID behind us this wee country will benefit from its unique position in the U.K. and the EU.
@@maguiresam8909 I think most people in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland would agree with my observation and not take offence whatever their political leanings
@@maguiresam8909 Most of Ulster is in Northern Ireland but County Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan are parts of Ulster within the Republic of Ireland. There's nothing controversial in stating that and I should think most Nationalists and Unionists would agree that this is currently the case... even though Unionist have the tendancy to use the word Ulster as a synonym for Northern Ireland, most admit not all of Ulster is within Northern Ireland
Thank you very much for your sharing! I have been paying much attention to the Northern Ireland for a long time. Belfast, an absolutely wonderful place to visit. You're so nice!🎈🎈🔆
I love Belfast . Got some good friends over there. Its such an interesting city and the people are so welcoming. I've worked there and been there as a tourist and would go back in an instant. Also love the rest of NI, went to the Causeway Coast last year for a week and looking forward to the Mournes in 2022.
I am so glad good people like yourself enjoy spending time in our beautiful Country, as you’ve said, we are generally very friendly and proud of country and our only wish is that people do not judge us and on our past history but instead visit us and enjoy our hospitality. You will certainly enjoy the Mournes as they are breathtaking, you could Visit Tullymore Forest Park and Silent Valley and will find this entire area such a scenic and relaxing part of the world. Hope you have great time 👍
@@onkouth Thank you, we hopefully will make the most of it at Kilcoo. We hired a car from George Best Apt last time but we're taking the car next time via Dublin. I need to stock up with soda breads and Tato Crisps as well as visit a few work friends so got to make time to see the places!! Must admit the Antrim Coast is amazing. We did the most of it from Glenariff right across to Mussenden Temple and the beach and stayed in Ballycastle. Absolutely wonderful places just so relaxing and with fabulous scenery and coastline. The trip to Rathlin Island was also fantastic although a bit choppy to say the least!!
@@sugarbertie1143 Tayto Crisps and Soda Bread,, good man, are you sure you aren’t secretly Northern Irish 😂. As for Rathlin Island, I did some Geological survey work as an engineer supervising some deep well drilling on the Island many years back and I agree, it’s choppy getting out there and it was like the Antarctic when I was there. Anyway, hope you enjoy your trip this time around 👍
@@onkouth Just love good products that's all! The missus had just had a big breakfast when we sailed over to Rathlin. Big mistake! She was as white as a ghost when we got off the boat! The waves were higher than the boat! Thanks for the advice btw, much appreciated. All the best ! 👍
I loved that you and your family had a great time over here. I’ve been enjoying your vlogs for quite some time. I can honestly say you’ve picked up a very accurate impression of Belfast. Thank you for Sharing Belfast on your channel with such a positive light. As a local it brings me great joy to see tourist enjoying my city and don’t worry it’s not just tourists that get caught out by the bus lanes. Thanks again 👍
for a tourist he seems very excited to be talking about belfast and this is a great insight its nice to see belfast being shone in a nice light my stepdad is from there back from there troubled days and even he sees the massive change and the hardwork to get it to this place thats shoen in such a light
something i find very cool about city hall is that a lot of the city halls or capitol buildings in other countries are very heavily based on the one in Belfast for example the kenya capitol building is a 95% replica of the belfast city hall
Durban in South Africa has another very similar apparently and Victoria's on Vancouver Island particularly with the red buses I saw around it rang bells for this Belfast Boy when I saw it.
I have to say, this is a great review of Belfast from Wolter. It's always good to see people highlight the Do's and Dont's in a city. See more people and stay safe 👍👍
And don't go into random pubs and start talking crap about the Troubles or picking sides. Many pubs are traditionally either Protestant or Catholic and there is still a lot of emotion, esp. after a few pints. You may find yourself in the wrong pub. And do not be a "Plastic Paddy".
I’m glad you enjoyed our wee country and we welcome anybody who would like to visit and yes, it’s true, we are the friendliest people on earth! Ironic I know but it’s true. Respect our ways and we will respect you and even buy you a drink !
I moved up from Dublin 2 months ago. I've not had time to do a lot of cool things in the city yet, but I'm gonna get out a lot in the new year. I've been kind of up and down in Dublin a lot. I'll start settling in after this stupid silly season is over. I'd love to meet great new people and enjoy lots of cool things up there.
@@wyzyquichy YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE MAJORITY, YOU CLOWN. Perfidious Albion. You invaded, colonised and partitioned my country, you wretched neighbour. No shame, have you.
Watching this as an northern ireland person. Im so proud of our city. And proud what we have came through. Tip for anyone coming over. Do coastal route. The antrim coast is truly beautiful.
Gotta be pointed out that satisfactorily portraying Northern Ireland to the complete satisfaction of the majority of the locals is a nearly impossible task. As someone from NI I loved this, reading the comments also seems everyone else feels the same. Good work 👏
Well done my friend, for a Yank you did a great job explaining the do's and don'ts . I really hope you and your family had a great time and enjoyed your stay in Belfast and our wee country. God bless
Hey Mark, I was actually in Belfast Christmas Market filming a vlogmas video when you and Jocelyn were there!! Wish so much that I'd gotten to see you, maybe next time 🎄☃️ great job on the video!
Fantastic video as usual! I live a short distance from Belfast and I love it, it's a city with a local vibe. One thing I feel wasn't brought up was "don't mention religion or politics", to some its a very sore point, but it's easily avoided. 2 hours on a bus takes you to Derry, another lovely small city to visit. Even better, take the train and enjoy the beautiful North coast.
It's worth pointing out that the northern Northern Ireland coastline and countryside is absolutely beautiful - there's some stunning scenery and coastal views that are absolutely beautiful with a lick of sunshine. Tourists just want to get to the crowded and small Giants Causeway area, and a couple of other spots - they're missing out, as the coastal drive has a Lot of other spots to take in, with some of the prettiest countryside found on the whole island if you drive westward over towards Derry/Londonderry and then cross the Border towards nearby Letterkenny in the Republic...
My great grandparents immigrated from Belfast to the Philly area in the late 1910s- early 1920s. They worked in the Belfast shipyards. They tried to immigrate earlier, almost got on the Titanic, thought about Lusitania but didnt end up going. 🤐 There are so many places in Belfast I want to visit someday!!!! It's on my bucket list for sure!
What a nice upload dear. It’s just superb. Excellent background view with your super shots.🤩🤩 I am so thankful to you for uploading such amazing video....❤🧡💯
Firstly what a great positive video thank you so much it means a lot when someone takes the time to study and inform people about travel . But Don't trust the taxi tour's take on history of the troubles no matter what side . Better off reading history books before coming to Belfast or Northern Ireland. And yes I'm Belfast born and bred. Thanks again for the positive video of my city .
One piece of important information is that the pink buses as we call them, you can pay on the bus. Gliders (which only go selected routes like up to Dundonald past Stormont or to the glider to the Titanic Quarters, have a mandatory pay at the bus stop. The gliders are the purple buses (also known as the bendy buses).
You missed one big, don't when you're driving. Never ever in a month of sundays turn on the radio between 9 and half 10 on weekdays. Sore ears and groundhog day come to mind 🤣🤣
Great video for visiting this lovely wee shit hole of ours 🤣. Also! walking past SandyRow and making the comment about the boys out on a Friday and Saturday night🤣love it! Great video and positive vibes for visiting 👍
Glad you covered the parking. I live just outside the city and the parking is a bloody nightmare.. Keep doing what you're doing Wolter. Long time watcher of your channel. Thanks!
Went there in 2019 and really enjoyed it, even over Dublin. The people are super friendly, too. Now I see I'll have to go back, because we didn't have enough time for all the places your mentioned. Did do some museums, gardens, city bus tour with an awesome guide and St. George's Market, which was great and the Titanic Museum with the tram tour and it was fasinating. Thanks for the video.
I'm originally from Belfast, and was there just last week. Were you guys there at the same time? Would have been great to have met you! Some good points made here, some made me smile....Don't disrespect the murals...and make sure to get a round in..😉👍
Just round the corner from titanic and it's fab hotel is the HMS Caroline last surviving ship from Battle of jutland ww1. Its been fitted out in its original design fun for all the family if its still open!!!
Great video. My grandpa's hometown. I actually lived there for a year in the early 1990s. Not then yet a tourist hotspot but great nonetheless. Brilliant people, great craic and (ahem) better Guinness than Dublin. For a city of that size it has great restaurants, clubs and pubs. Laverys, The Pavilion, Kelly's Cellars amongst other were great fun. Great video. Greetings from Toronto Canada. Thank you.
Pretty short, comprehensive, fair, roundup about the town we love so well....Belfast. Well done WW! If you want to see the Titanic story of 'Jack and Rose', as you said, you will not find it at the Titanic Exhibition. It is however at another local, Titanic museum/Exhibition, at the marvellous, lesser known, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, 6 miles along the coast at Cultra, on the road to Bangor. I thoroughly recommend St George's Market but NOT the Belfast, ( Continental ), Christmas market, at the city Hall. This Continental market is full of over priced, foreign tat. It is a travelling show, replica, found in so many other European city markets. There is little local authenticity about it. The food sold in the Continental market can be sourced outside the market in local Belfast food outlets, at a fraction of the price. Profits from the Continental Market disappear out of Belfast to Europe. Otherwise, a good report given, WW. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland.
I'm in complete agreement with your post. The transport museum is wonderful! It's unexpectedly brilliant. (Aussie tourist waving Merry Xmas to you from Hillsborough 👋).
Yes it's there WW. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum along with HMS Caroline and the Ulster American Folk Park, is one of the best sets of museums here. Yet everyone flocks to Titanic and Titanic gets all the promotion. Sorry although Titanic is good narrating the history of Belfast ship building it is well down my list. Thanks for getting back to me WW. You are one busy guy. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Irish person here gonna offer some additional tips.s 1) avoid talking politics with people from northern Ireland while your in a safe city its also very quickly changing and lots of people are feeling increasingly isolated so it can be very quick to annoy people. 2)if theirs a word you don't know that your read in graffiti i wouldn't go around saying, taig is an example its a discriminatory word for nationalists. 3)if you can, rent a car the buses don't always go everywhere. it also opens up going to the republic or taking the ferry to Scotland for a day. 4)most importantly don't forget to have fun
I expect everything will be open when you visit. No lockdowns on the horizon. From last week a so-called Covid passport is needed to access pubs & cinemas etc, (which I don’t agree with) but everything should be open. TIP: A boat trip on Lough Neagh (with lunch) is a nice way to spend a day.
@@bpfromowc Thank you for the tip re boat trip. Will talk to the wife lol. I don't expect lockdowns too...they say the omicron a weaker virus that the delta. So I'm optimistic. Cheers from Canada
@@Nature_with_Peter_Kane When you're in Belfast try the restaurant "Made in Belfast". The food is fantastic and is sourced locally! Unfortunately all but once location closed due the pandemic, but the one in Cathedral Quarter is open and while I've never been to that location, I bet it's still super tastey. Also give Bootleggers a go. The food is good and if you like strong spirits, they have different flavours of "moonshine" and they are really tastey!
@@tasia2174 Oh thank you so much for the recommendation!! I looked it up on Trip Advisor and the pictures of the food look awesome. I'll check out Bootleggers also. NB .. is there a particular part of the city to avoid? Or is it safe all over? Thank you.
Visited Belfast in February with my family. It was phenomenal! The city is beautiful, the people kind and welcoming, the food and beer great! Recommendations for visiting with children: Titanic Museum, The Ulster Museum, We are Vertigo and The Ramp house (BMX, scooters ...). My boys now want to go to study in the Queen's University :) Of course, be sure to visit the Giants Causeway and Coastline. For adults: West Belfast with murals and places where Troubles took place, Fibber Magee, Duke of York bar, House of Fraser at Victoria Square (shopping). Great place, will definitely be back in Belfast.
As someone from Belfast don't go to the Crown bar it's one of the most expensive bars in the city it may look nice but you're going to get ripped off. Also never ask Locals about religion as it can be pretty controversial topic.
I have been around this big world 4 times from Canada to Hong Kong Australia Phillipines Singapore South Africa et al but I didn't have the advice of Wolters World. Great Programme.
Another good "don't" especially if traveling off season for Christmas. Don't expect the variety of lovely B&B type accommodations to be open. You may be more apt to stay in a hotel or guest house because of seasonal closures in the B&B world. 👍
This is just amazing..... No one was coming here only 20 odd years ago only the "adventurous traveller". Now there's well known TH-camrs making videos on how great our wee country/city is.
I am English living in Nottingham but have never been to Ireland north or south. However I would make three points. Firstly, 'Don't drive in bus lanes' must surely apply all over the world. Secondly, your point about BIKE lanes suddenly disappearing applies all over the United Kingdom. Thirdly, the railway service outside the Belfast (and Dublin) areas is rather sparse, but there are lots of longer distance bus services. (And, unlike in Britain, most buses remain in public ownership. The dreadful deregulation of buses applicable in Britain outside London does not extend to Northern ireland.)
Theres a railway line in every county on the island of Ireland except Donegal, hardly sparse. Also there's no such thing as "southern Ireland" it's the republic and always will be
@@kingofkings3624 - International traveller here - travelling round the Republic, I found the rail system in "southern Ireland" to be highly inefficient, over the top expensive, sub-standard, too crowded and yes, extremely sparse. Oh and everyone, simply everyone in Northern Ireland calls the south, "southern Ireland" or just "the south."
@Razor Mouth☘️ - Hmm, by train no way to get from Wicklow to Carlow without going through Wexford? No way to get from Waterford to Tralee without going through Limerick? At least the buses are more regular with so many train lines closed down over the years. The rail system in Ireland used to be brilliantly extensive according to the old maps. It's a real shame 90% of them have been lost to 'progress.'
@@TheSecretChateau you found it too crowded in even Covid times hahaha what a joke! I've been living in Ireland all my life and never once in my life have I ever found any train "crowded"! Lies. Expensive? Definitely! But no more expensive than France, Belgium or Sweden, etc... Where are you from????? You definitely need a lie down, you seriously exaggerate.
As someone from Belfast. I’m just happy someone nailed all of the points. Hope you enjoyed your stay!
I am considering going to Northern Ireland and Ireland to trace my ancestry. Where would I go to?
@@garybryant6148Well, first go to the airport……..
@@garybryant6148 unfortunately there are no records before 1911 as the records office caught fire. I had to trace back through baptism and marriage records in churches.
Love that people are now showing my hometown the respect and love it deserves!❤️❤️❤️
Get I get details about belfast
I moved up from Dublin 2 months ago. I've been super busy so I haven't got the chance to hang out in the city doing lots of cool things. I'm going to get out more in the new year I think it would be great to meet lots of cool new people.
Love your videos. This is very accurate for visiting Belfast. My home town .
Apart from are own
@@markoneill8188 too true 😞
As a resident of NI (Carrickfergus, a few miles from Belfast), I have to congratulate you on an excellent potted guide to our city. VERY well presented, VERY honest - and VERY accurate! Totally agree with everything you say! Slainte!
Thank you so much WW for portraying Belfast and NI in general in such a positive light
We loved it there
@@woltersworld Have you tried any of the local brews. Titanic Belfast is a tremendous building. There is a heritage railway in County Down, The Rail Preservation Society of Ireland is in Whitehead and there is an Ulster transport museum. One of those tours uses an ex battle ship grey RUC armoured Land Rover.
What a surprise Belfast was, we loved it. Really great restaurants, it's easy to walk about, museums are great. The tour was fascinating, I hope things never get bad again there. Took a bus to Giants Causeway, amazing and beautiful place.
I like that you added the Ulster folk and transport museum. It's class 🙌🙌
Me too just loved Belfast.
And the People are Very Friendly
Thank you so much for visiting our great city! So proud of how far we've come in the past two decades. I really appreciate you mentioning that we're one of the safest cities in Europe now, so little petty crime etc. I hope that all your subscribers will visit as a result of this! Welcome back any time!
The best thing about public transport in NI is that is completely integrated.
When I took the train from Belfast to Derry the cashier gave me a daily pass for the whole of NI instead of a simple ticket and that meant that I could use every bus and train in NI for the rest of the day.
So when we arrived in Derry I saw what I wanted to see in three hours and since it was only 1 PM I told to myself that I should go to the Giant's Causeway since I've never seen that.
So I took the train back to Belfast, hopped on a bus at Coleraine that led me to Giant's Causeway, with a single ticket.
That was quite amazing.
Great Ay!
Yeah we basically have a well regulated transport monopoly so everything is taken care of by the sane organisation so it’s quite smooth
Plus the app works for all the services so that’s good for planning
That's called an all day ticket
*londonderry*
@@g-i-u-y5917 never heard of her 🤣🤣
I'm from Belfast and this guy's assessment of our city is pretty accurate.
No idea why I'm watching tourists advice on my home city but you are pretty spot on with everything you've said.
As a proud Belfast man, I have to say that you've pretty much captured the city perfectly! Well done.
I love Belfast,I hope to go back.
What a coincidence this came up on my recommended today, I'm a Queen's University Belfast student from Great Britain and I got the chance to act as a tourist when I first moved and I completely agree with all these points, I honestly wish I had this video back in August when I was worried about visiting for the first time. I really hope this video inspires people to visit this wonderful city, it really does deserve all the love, I couldn't think of anywhere better to go on holiday.
Great to see a really positive video of Belfast. Glad you all had a wonderful visit. Even us locals can get caught out by the bus lanes as some are not 24/7 lol :-)
This is a great summary of our city - it's a very friendly place and we always ensure that we make people feel welcome.
I loved visiting Belfast and Northern ireland in general. You’re right about the vibe it gives off it was like if Glasgow and Manchester had a kid it would be Belfast. Titanic building was good, Ulster folk museum was a surprise that we all enjoyed especially about all the industrial history of Northern ireland the entrepreneurs,ship building, architects etc didn’t know about all that, for such a small place is super cool. Bars and restaurants are great too . People were so friendly. Everywhere is so easy to get to . It’s great .
Pfffffft... loved that, "If Glasgow and Manchester had a child it would be Belfast" 😆😆
As someone from near Manchester.... I am slightly scared 😱 😨
@@hannahdyson7129 why? You can't move in Manchester without hearing our accent!
Ireland*
@@of218 oh you...! :p
Thank you for praising our Belfast Sir.
I so appreciate all the research you do to show off a city. Belfast is a favourite- so nice to see it thriving!
Love that you showed little old Belfast. Loved growing up here. I’ve always said this is a fantastic city full of life. Thank you for showing it
I live here and to be totally honest I thought the don'ts on this video were quite good. He seemed to cover pretty much everything except maybe one or two points. Be respectful enough not to bring up the troubles to either religion as you'll be given two versions.
Just enjoy your time in a mixed cultural city. See the sights and more importantly have a great time.
belfast isn’t that mixed
@@bagel9542 how is it not?, Gerry
@@DMCWILLIAMS1 don’t even bother yourself m8
I live in North Ireland, 30 miles outside Belfast and have always found it mixed.
It's a great place even for myself and friends to go spend a night out and stay over in some of its hotels etc.
Two versions the truth Irish Roman Catholic Republican/Nationalist or the British properganda Ulster Protestant/Unionist/Loyalist narrative
Well said we absolutely love visitors and really want you to have a great time. We remember when no one wanted to come here so fabulous to have you❤️❤️
I want to go to Northern Ireland so much! Thanks for sharing this, Wolter’s World!!
Loved seeing this video pop up this morning!!! I was so bummed that we didn’t get to go to Belfast in 2020 and I feel like I’m living vicariously through you. Maybe travel fate wanted me to watch this video first before visiting 😆
Great video. Nice filming in my hood (Sandy Row).
The only “don’t” you forgot about is ……. Don’t forget to try some Tayto cheese & onion potato crisps/chips, washed down with a big glass of brown lemonade. Both staples of the “Norn Iron” (Northern Ireland) diet.
Also the traditional “Ulster Fry” breakfast is a must have. The Errigle Inn on Ormeau Road is a top tip for great pub grub and atmosphere. Ten mins on the bus from city centre. The beautiful Ormeau Park is also a good place to walk off the food & beer. ✌️🙂
Amazing! I moved up here from Dublin 2 months ago and I've not been out much because I've been busy with work and then busy going home to Dublin at weekends. I plan on settling on properly after this silly festive season. Would love to get out meeting great new people.
I'm going to Belfast next week. Even though I know a bit about Belfast I found this video really helpful. Ireland is a wonderful place, North AND South. I can't wait to go and explore such a great city and the surrounding area. Thanks for another great video xx
Thanks for the great guide. Instead of visiting London for the third time, I should give Belfast & Dublin a go instead next year.
You could try some more cities in Great Britain. Such as Edinburgh, York, Oxford, Cambridge or Liverpool. We have a few good cities, not just London.
Really should, although Dublin is super expensive you could try other parts just stopping in Dublin on the way
Stay in Belfast instead and get the train from Belfast to Dublin, only a few hours on the train and you get to see a lot of the emerald Isle on the way.
@@Ivanho1981 exactly,down from Belfast to Dublin and then either south or west change in station possibly required
@@mrdth1987 Try Glasgow too. Just 45 minutes from Edinburgh by train so it's easy to do both.
What a great video: honest, informative and positive. Belfast has come on so much since the peace and Northern Ireland is full of interesting things to see. Now a destination for all sorts of travelers from all over the world. Once we can get COVID behind us this wee country will benefit from its unique position in the U.K. and the EU.
Could you please give me a list of these "interesting places" to visit !!!!!
@@j2msu341Watch the video!
All of Northern Ireland is in Ulster, but not all of Ulster lies in Northern Ireland...
I love calling that section occupied Ireland
Don't: Make absolute statements such as "Norn Ireland is UK and not Irish"...be culturally sensitive, some will welcome that, the indigenous will not.
@@maguiresam8909 I think most people in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland would agree with my observation and not take offence whatever their political leanings
@@clavichord Don't think that. I live here and have family on both sides of the border so vetter qualified than yourself with "most people".
@@maguiresam8909 Most of Ulster is in Northern Ireland but County Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan are parts of Ulster within the Republic of Ireland. There's nothing controversial in stating that and I should think most Nationalists and Unionists would agree that this is currently the case... even though Unionist have the tendancy to use the word Ulster as a synonym for Northern Ireland, most admit not all of Ulster is within Northern Ireland
Thank you very much for your sharing! I have been paying much attention to the Northern Ireland for a long time. Belfast, an absolutely wonderful place to visit. You're so nice!🎈🎈🔆
Finally - a new international travel video! Great to see that you and the family finally got to travel to Europe again!
I love Belfast . Got some good friends over there. Its such an interesting city and the people are so welcoming. I've worked there and been there as a tourist and would go back in an instant. Also love the rest of NI, went to the Causeway Coast last year for a week and looking forward to the Mournes in 2022.
I am so glad good people like yourself enjoy spending time in our beautiful Country, as you’ve said, we are generally very friendly and proud of country and our only wish is that people do not judge us and on our past history but instead visit us and enjoy our hospitality. You will certainly enjoy the Mournes as they are breathtaking, you could Visit Tullymore Forest Park and Silent Valley and will find this entire area such a scenic and relaxing part of the world. Hope you have great time 👍
@@onkouth Thank you, we hopefully will make the most of it at Kilcoo. We hired a car from George Best Apt last time but we're taking the car next time via Dublin. I need to stock up with soda breads and Tato Crisps as well as visit a few work friends so got to make time to see the places!! Must admit the Antrim Coast is amazing. We did the most of it from Glenariff right across to Mussenden Temple and the beach and stayed in Ballycastle. Absolutely wonderful places just so relaxing and with fabulous scenery and coastline. The trip to Rathlin Island was also fantastic although a bit choppy to say the least!!
@@sugarbertie1143 Tayto Crisps and Soda Bread,, good man, are you sure you aren’t secretly Northern Irish 😂. As for Rathlin Island, I did some Geological survey work as an engineer supervising some deep well drilling on the Island many years back and I agree, it’s choppy getting out there and it was like the Antarctic when I was there. Anyway, hope you enjoy your trip this time around 👍
@@onkouth Just love good products that's all! The missus had just had a big breakfast when we sailed over to Rathlin. Big mistake! She was as white as a ghost when we got off the boat! The waves were higher than the boat! Thanks for the advice btw, much appreciated. All the best ! 👍
I go camping in the Mournes every year with friends. It's beautiful. Hike up high enough and there are fresh water streams
I loved that you and your family had a great time over here. I’ve been enjoying your vlogs for quite some time. I can honestly say you’ve picked up a very accurate impression of Belfast. Thank you for Sharing Belfast on your channel with such a positive light. As a local it brings me great joy to see tourist enjoying my city and don’t worry it’s not just tourists that get caught out by the bus lanes.
Thanks again 👍
I think he meant 'tourists'...[get caught out by the bus lanes]
@@wyzyquichy lol my Dyslexia strikes again.
Hi! I'm glad you and your family had a fun and safe trip here! I'm impressed with your knowledge of general etiquette and local stuff, too!!
I live in Belfast ...very kind words sir. It's an amazing city now. Great vid, thank you.
Hi… I am from Belfast Northern Ireland and am very impressed on how you have spoken on my homeland… ✌🏻♥️ xxx
for a tourist he seems very excited to be talking about belfast and this is a great insight its nice to see belfast being shone in a nice light my stepdad is from there back from there troubled days and even he sees the massive change and the hardwork to get it to this place thats shoen in such a light
something i find very cool about city hall is that a lot of the city halls or capitol buildings in other countries are very heavily based on the one in Belfast for example the kenya capitol building is a 95% replica of the belfast city hall
Durban in South Africa has another very similar apparently and Victoria's on Vancouver Island particularly with the red buses I saw around it rang bells for this Belfast Boy when I saw it.
I have to say, this is a great review of Belfast from Wolter. It's always good to see people highlight the Do's and Dont's in a city. See more people and stay safe 👍👍
This is brilliantly refreshing to hear your very informative and honest review, it really makes me want to visit Belfast and I live here!
And don't go into random pubs and start talking crap about the Troubles or picking sides. Many pubs are traditionally either Protestant or Catholic and there is still a lot of emotion, esp. after a few pints. You may find yourself in the wrong pub.
And do not be a "Plastic Paddy".
As they say in Belfast: "Whatever you say, say nothing." And do a lot of listening.
Damn son, you really kniw your stuff, you’re totally right about the UK feel of Belfast
I’m glad you enjoyed our wee country and we welcome anybody who would like to visit and yes, it’s true, we are the friendliest people on earth! Ironic I know but it’s true. Respect our ways and we will respect you and even buy you a drink !
As a local here, this video is fantastic advice.
Thank you Ryan!
I moved up from Dublin 2 months ago. I've not had time to do a lot of cool things in the city yet, but I'm gonna get out a lot in the new year. I've been kind of up and down in Dublin a lot. I'll start settling in after this stupid silly season is over. I'd love to meet great new people and enjoy lots of cool things up there.
Fantastic video. The best I've seen from a local. Thanks for coming to Northern Ireland and so glad you enjoyed it.
Welcome to Northern Ireland! I hope you enjoyed yourself! I'm so happy to see you visit somewhere so close to home
Thank you
@@woltersworld wow, didn't expect you to reply! 😮😁
I hope you and your family had a great time!
It's simply the north of Ireland....
The term "Northern Ireland" is a manufactured British term.
@@IrishLadASMR The majority of its inhabitants are perfectly happy with the term 'Northern Ireland'.
@@wyzyquichy YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE MAJORITY, YOU CLOWN.
Perfidious Albion.
You invaded, colonised and partitioned my country, you wretched neighbour.
No shame, have you.
Watching this as an northern ireland person. Im so proud of our city. And proud what we have came through. Tip for anyone coming over. Do coastal route. The antrim coast is truly beautiful.
Belfast is a great city, I love getting there every so often
From someone who lives in Belfast it was nice to see a tourist who actually understands the place, good job👍
Gotta be pointed out that satisfactorily portraying Northern Ireland to the complete satisfaction of the majority of the locals is a nearly impossible task. As someone from NI I loved this, reading the comments also seems everyone else feels the same. Good work 👏
Definitely do a black cab tour. Wandering around and looking at the murals on your own isn't the same at all.
Can't agree more, the guides are simply amazing
Well done my friend, for a Yank you did a great job explaining the do's and don'ts .
I really hope you and your family had a great time and enjoyed your stay in Belfast and our wee country.
God bless
Hey Mark, I was actually in Belfast Christmas Market filming a vlogmas video when you and Jocelyn were there!! Wish so much that I'd gotten to see you, maybe next time 🎄☃️ great job on the video!
Fantastic video as usual!
I live a short distance from Belfast and I love it, it's a city with a local vibe.
One thing I feel wasn't brought up was "don't mention religion or politics", to some its a very sore point, but it's easily avoided.
2 hours on a bus takes you to Derry, another lovely small city to visit. Even better, take the train and enjoy the beautiful North coast.
It's worth pointing out that the northern Northern Ireland coastline and countryside is absolutely beautiful - there's some stunning scenery and coastal views that are absolutely beautiful with a lick of sunshine.
Tourists just want to get to the crowded and small Giants Causeway area, and a couple of other spots - they're missing out, as the coastal drive has a Lot of other spots to take in, with some of the prettiest countryside found on the whole island if you drive westward over towards Derry/Londonderry and then cross the Border towards nearby Letterkenny in the Republic...
Londonderry*
@@jk-uy9ro *Doire
I stayed at the Titanic Hotel next to the museum this June. Loved it all.
My City❤️
Hi ..how can we find accommodation in belfast
Rent accommodation
Hopefully next Summer when the pandemic is over, I would love to visit Northern Ireland in the future
Great to see you in Belfast mate my home town. Hope you enjoyed it! Keep up the great work and merry Christmas to you and the family.
As someone who has watched your channel for years, I wasn’t expecting to see this video! Thank you for coming to our little city
My husband and I loved Belfast. Unfortunately, we only drove up for a day from Dublin. (We did get to enjoy the awesome Christmas Market.)
I think that this is UNDER RATED I've lived here all my life butt what's so special is the accents!
If you visit the giants causeway DONT pay the entry fee because it is free just walk around the barrier.
My great grandparents immigrated from Belfast to the Philly area in the late 1910s- early 1920s. They worked in the Belfast shipyards. They tried to immigrate earlier, almost got on the Titanic, thought about Lusitania but didnt end up going. 🤐 There are so many places in Belfast I want to visit someday!!!! It's on my bucket list for sure!
What a nice upload dear. It’s just superb.
Excellent background view with your super shots.🤩🤩
I am so thankful to you for uploading such amazing video....❤🧡💯
As someone who grew up here you did it credit thankyou.
Firstly what a great positive video thank you so much it means a lot when someone takes the time to study and inform people about travel . But Don't trust the taxi tour's take on history of the troubles no matter what side . Better off reading history books before coming to Belfast or Northern Ireland.
And yes I'm Belfast born and bred.
Thanks again for the positive video of my city .
Agreed. A Nationalist will have one story, a Unionist will have another entirely. They may be less biased some of them, but there is always bias.
One piece of important information is that the pink buses as we call them, you can pay on the bus. Gliders (which only go selected routes like up to Dundonald past Stormont or to the glider to the Titanic Quarters, have a mandatory pay at the bus stop. The gliders are the purple buses (also known as the bendy buses).
And if you’re going on to GB, spend all your NI notes first as they are legal tender but are RARELY accepted over there
Depends on the region and company. Where I am it's accepted currency
Just take them to a bank and change them. Handing over a Scottish note is like handing them a week old fish.
@@hannahdyson7129 and where are you?
@@IrishLadASMR North West England .
Yup, good advice. I've never had a problem in Scotland with them. But I had to negotiate in London 🤣 not worth it ha.
You missed one big, don't when you're driving. Never ever in a month of sundays turn on the radio between 9 and half 10 on weekdays. Sore ears and groundhog day come to mind 🤣🤣
100 percent agree 👍👍
Belfast is a great city for visiting! I’m glad you enjoyed your time and thank you for giving such greats Do’s and Don’ts
Northern Ireland is so small you should definitely visit the North Coast when you visit Belfast.
Exactly
Great video for visiting this lovely wee shit hole of ours 🤣. Also! walking past SandyRow and making the comment about the boys out on a Friday and Saturday night🤣love it!
Great video and positive vibes for visiting 👍
I went to both Dublin and Belfast last month and I was shocked about how much I preferred Belfast.
I would not visit Ireland for the cities
We are cheaper to visit and because we didn't have tourist's for so long, we never take anything for granted about our current popularity with them.
both cities are shitholes apart from the centre
@@bagel9542 the centre? Crawling with wee junkies?
@@scottyb5039 the whole cities crawling with junkies but the centre is where all the shops are
Wow I can’t believe how accurate all this information is, coming from a local! Brilliant content, keep it up!
Good to see you back in Belfast
Thanks Moldy 😊
Glad you covered the parking. I live just outside the city and the parking is a bloody nightmare.. Keep doing what you're doing Wolter. Long time watcher of your channel. Thanks!
Went there in 2019 and really enjoyed it, even over Dublin. The people are super friendly, too. Now I see I'll have to go back, because we didn't have enough time for all the places your mentioned. Did do some museums, gardens, city bus tour with an awesome guide and St. George's Market, which was great and the Titanic Museum with the tram tour and it was fasinating. Thanks for the video.
The city centre is a lot smaller than Dublin and easier to get around!
Great video. I live about 2 miles from the rope bridge. The North Coast is the jewel in northern ireland.
I'm originally from Belfast, and was there just last week. Were you guys there at the same time? Would have been great to have met you! Some good points made here, some made me smile....Don't disrespect the murals...and make sure to get a round in..😉👍
I always find your videos so interesting! I just posted my own video from Belfast. It was a great trip!
This guy knows more about Belfast than most people who live there.
He curiously said that last time he was in Belfast the peace was wasn't up which I thought strange because wasn't the main wall put up in 1969?
Brilliant video. I’m so pleased that you have enjoyed my homeland. ❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️
Just round the corner from titanic and it's fab hotel is the HMS Caroline last surviving ship from Battle of jutland ww1. Its been fitted out in its original design fun for all the family if its still open!!!
I found HMS Caroline more interesting than the Titanic exhibition. Maybe because it's a real ship.
I visited the Titanic Museum in Belfast whilst I was still in primary school. Honestly, I'd love to go back someday as it was an amazing experience.
As a person from Northern Ireland I agree with all of this hope you enjoyed your time there
Your name says GB yet you're from Northern Ireland?
its a british flag, depending on your device
Great video. My grandpa's hometown. I actually lived there for a year in the early 1990s. Not then yet a tourist hotspot but great nonetheless. Brilliant people, great craic and (ahem) better Guinness than Dublin. For a city of that size it has great restaurants, clubs and pubs. Laverys, The Pavilion, Kelly's Cellars amongst other were great fun. Great video. Greetings from Toronto Canada. Thank you.
Pretty short, comprehensive, fair, roundup about the town we love so well....Belfast. Well done WW!
If you want to see the Titanic story of 'Jack and Rose', as you said, you will not find it at the Titanic Exhibition. It is however at another local, Titanic museum/Exhibition, at the marvellous, lesser known, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, 6 miles along the coast at Cultra, on the road to Bangor. I thoroughly recommend St George's Market but NOT the Belfast, ( Continental ), Christmas market, at the city Hall. This Continental market is full of over priced, foreign tat. It is a travelling show, replica, found in so many other European city markets. There is little local authenticity about it. The food sold in the Continental market can be sourced outside the market in local Belfast food outlets, at a fraction of the price. Profits from the Continental Market disappear out of Belfast to Europe. Otherwise, a good report given, WW. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland.
I'm in complete agreement with your post. The transport museum is wonderful! It's unexpectedly brilliant. (Aussie tourist waving Merry Xmas to you from Hillsborough 👋).
And if you are a fan of Back To the Future I think you still can see a Delorean at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Yes it's there WW. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum along with HMS Caroline and the Ulster American Folk Park, is one of the best sets of museums here. Yet everyone flocks to Titanic and Titanic gets all the promotion. Sorry although Titanic is good narrating the history of Belfast ship building it is well down my list. Thanks for getting back to me WW. You are one busy guy. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Oooops Jeff I thought you were WW. silly me I am 68. That's my excuse. lol
Jack and Rise are fictional characters
Best travel channel on TH-cam by far.
Irish person here gonna offer some additional tips.s
1) avoid talking politics with people from northern Ireland while your in a safe city its also very quickly changing and lots of people are feeling increasingly isolated so it can be very quick to annoy people.
2)if theirs a word you don't know that your read in graffiti i wouldn't go around saying, taig is an example its a discriminatory word for nationalists.
3)if you can, rent a car the buses don't always go everywhere. it also opens up going to the republic or taking the ferry to Scotland for a day.
4)most importantly don't forget to have fun
Thanks B!
How long is the ferry ride? That’s so cool!
@@raftonpounder6696 NO SURRENDER
Well said 👏 👌
Also, we, in Ireland, reject the term "Northern Ireland" as it's a manufactured British term.
Remember that, too.
A lot to remember.
Thank you! My husband and I will be in Belfast in October and we found this video very helpful!
We're going in April! Can't wait. Hope things remain open in the Covid world!! Cheers from Canada!!
Cheers
I expect everything will be open when you visit. No lockdowns on the horizon.
From last week a so-called Covid passport is needed to access pubs & cinemas etc, (which I don’t agree with) but everything should be open.
TIP: A boat trip on Lough Neagh (with lunch) is a nice way to spend a day.
@@bpfromowc Thank you for the tip re boat trip. Will talk to the wife lol. I don't expect lockdowns too...they say the omicron a weaker virus that the delta. So I'm optimistic. Cheers from Canada
@@Nature_with_Peter_Kane When you're in Belfast try the restaurant "Made in Belfast". The food is fantastic and is sourced locally! Unfortunately all but once location closed due the pandemic, but the one in Cathedral Quarter is open and while I've never been to that location, I bet it's still super tastey. Also give Bootleggers a go. The food is good and if you like strong spirits, they have different flavours of "moonshine" and they are really tastey!
@@tasia2174 Oh thank you so much for the recommendation!! I looked it up on Trip Advisor and the pictures of the food look awesome. I'll check out Bootleggers also. NB .. is there a particular part of the city to avoid? Or is it safe all over? Thank you.
Visited Belfast in February with my family. It was phenomenal!
The city is beautiful, the people kind and welcoming, the food and beer great!
Recommendations for visiting with children: Titanic Museum, The Ulster Museum, We are Vertigo and The Ramp house (BMX, scooters ...).
My boys now want to go to study in the Queen's University :)
Of course, be sure to visit the Giants Causeway and Coastline.
For adults: West Belfast with murals and places where Troubles took place, Fibber Magee, Duke of York bar, House of Fraser at Victoria Square (shopping).
Great place, will definitely be back in Belfast.
As someone from Belfast don't go to the Crown bar it's one of the most expensive bars in the city it may look nice but you're going to get ripped off. Also never ask Locals about religion as it can be pretty controversial topic.
I have been around this big world 4 times from Canada to Hong Kong Australia Phillipines Singapore South Africa et al but I didn't have the advice of Wolters World. Great Programme.
Another good "don't" especially if traveling off season for Christmas. Don't expect the variety of lovely B&B type accommodations to be open. You may be more apt to stay in a hotel or guest house because of seasonal closures in the B&B world. 👍
Very well done video. Belfast is a great place to live and visit. Same as any big city, there are negatives and positives. Come for the positives
The peace walls definitely been there for more than 14 years...
Think he was on about the murals on the walls werent there 14 years ago
One of my favorite musicians, Van Morrison, came from Belfast.
Brilliant video!! Glad your showing our city!! 🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪
Visited last year for the first time. Completely fell in love with the country and the people
This is just amazing.....
No one was coming here only 20 odd years ago only the "adventurous traveller".
Now there's well known TH-camrs making videos on how great our wee country/city is.
hi! twoje video przywołało mi wspomnienia z pobytu w B. latem 2018. THANKS and greetings from Łódź-Poland :-)
I am English living in Nottingham but have never been to Ireland north or south. However I would make three points. Firstly, 'Don't drive in bus lanes' must surely apply all over the world. Secondly, your point about BIKE lanes suddenly disappearing applies all over the United Kingdom. Thirdly, the railway service outside the Belfast (and Dublin) areas is rather sparse, but there are lots of longer distance bus services. (And, unlike in Britain, most buses remain in public ownership. The dreadful deregulation of buses applicable in Britain outside London does not extend to Northern ireland.)
Maybe there ne t fall in Nottingham
Theres a railway line in every county on the island of Ireland except Donegal, hardly sparse. Also there's no such thing as "southern Ireland" it's the republic and always will be
@@kingofkings3624 - International traveller here - travelling round the Republic, I found the rail system in "southern Ireland" to be highly inefficient, over the top expensive, sub-standard, too crowded and yes, extremely sparse. Oh and everyone, simply everyone in Northern Ireland calls the south, "southern Ireland" or just "the south."
@Razor Mouth☘️ - Hmm, by train no way to get from Wicklow to Carlow without going through Wexford? No way to get from Waterford to Tralee without going through Limerick? At least the buses are more regular with so many train lines closed down over the years. The rail system in Ireland used to be brilliantly extensive according to the old maps. It's a real shame 90% of them have been lost to 'progress.'
@@TheSecretChateau you found it too crowded in even Covid times hahaha what a joke! I've been living in Ireland all my life and never once in my life have I ever found any train "crowded"!
Lies.
Expensive? Definitely! But no more expensive than France, Belgium or Sweden, etc...
Where are you from?????
You definitely need a lie down, you seriously exaggerate.