Anyone elses heart melt when you saw the look of pride and excitement on the German Guys face "I'm a subscriber!" -- then they both become best buds for the rest of the trip - awesome!!
I envy your social skills so much. You can just start conversations with people you have never met before and don’t get awkward. How do you do it? Great editing too.
People like to talk about them selves, ask someone where they're from, what job they do, there hobbies and most importantly show you're genuinely interested in what they do by actively listening and and asking follow up questions, don't judge then if they're hobbies are something you aren't interested in
Simon has alot of experience travelling on his own so his people skills will be better than most people. You generally just ask them more about themselves than you talk about yourself. People like to tell others about who they are and what they do etc
I live in China and speak fluent Chinese, so: 1. The Chinese lady on the train did not say your Chinese was good. She said "I teach you Chinese, you teach me English" (you replied "thank you", haha). 2. Chicken feet are quite popular in China. Depending on preparation, I'd say they can be quite enjoyable. From my perspective, your reaction seemed a bit rude towards the culture. Sure you didn't mean to. Welcome to Shenzhen 😊
Totally! I think he is very sweet and is just being unaware here of it. Still! I find it very funny though, as he eats KFC for breakfast... I am sure that one contains far more than just chicken feet...
Scor I’m sure there are things we eat that they find totally disgusting. I don’t think I would eat a chicken foot, possibly take a nibble, lol. I would however be keen on using chicken feet to make broth for soup. 😀
@Billy Ek Comparing North Koreans and the Chinese is like comparing the French to Germans, or the French to the English. They're each Caucasion but are still from different countries and have language and culture differences. Same with Chinese and North Koreans both being of Asian race appearance-wise but having notable culture differences being from 2 different countries, and language differences.
*No Money in North Korea* Simon: So I've just been on Couch Surfing and I have a request accepted by someone called Kim Jong Un. He texted me his address so I'll go and meet him now...
After watching previous North Korea vlogs from other youtubers, I’ve never seen it in this perspective! All cause of you Simon, it feels more real when you take us. Other youtubers feel like they can’t enjoy it
Simon: *Gets mugged and brutally beaten on the streets of Pyongyang* Simon:"What an absolutely lovely guy! He's gone out of his way there for me. He didn't have to do that. Really appreciate that.
This channel is the best channel on TH-cam I always use post notifications and have watched almost every video on his channel. Keep doing what your song and exploring the world. Your and inspiration.
Seriously the best content producer on youtube and you definitely have one of the best lifestyles traveling to new places all the time! Keep up the good work Simon, love from Australia!
Traveling to what’s known as a forbidden place, and randomly meeting a subscriber to hang out with along the way. That looked great. It’s not always the destination but ho you get there!
I took this kind of train when I was kid in China. Slept in the bunker bed traveling from beijing to shanghai and other places. Although now I fly in aircraft everywhere, that is still memorable experience in my life. Thanks for uploading your experience.
I absolutely cannot wait for the next upload. Visiting North Korea is definitely on my to do list and I have a feeling it is completely different to what we believe it to be
Chicken’s feet is actually a delicacy in China. The one the lady is eating is a pickled version, there also a steamed dim sum version and other forms. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Awesome, can't wait to see the rest. Found your channel after the Skoda to Madrid videos and have been watching every day since, keep up the good work! 😎
Good luck getting into America anytime soon. Had some mates recently get rejected out at the Canada boarder because they went to N Korea for a race 4 years ago.
Bless you Simon. You are so worldly, yet so innocent at the same time. The chicken foot surprise! I've seen that in San Francisco. Don't misunderstand. I think it is great what you do. You are very curious, and will try new things and take risks. You also give back. I'm just struck by your sweet Welsh nature, I guess. All the best.
Am I the only one who is a bit worried that it’s been three days and there’s been no Episode 2?! I wonder if he’s been locked up for trying to blag a free McDonald’s?
Well, the first leg of your train ride the K27 is actually a Chinese domestic train which operates only between Dandong and Beijing, the cheap coach class are for those who get-off halfway and the 2-2 sleep bunker are not much more expensive than the 2nd-class 3-3 bunker that you slept. Definitely a mad train in an over-populated country.
Wow, impressed by the Chinese. That's pretty much as much as I know, but from own experience people always feel flattered if you speak a few words in their language, so well done you! :-)
Simon: so how far is it ? Random geezer: 20 miles . Simon: 20 MILES!!!!!!!!!, and how long will it take ? Random geezer: 20 minutes . Simon: 20 MINUTES!!!!!!!!! Thats mad. How long have you lived here ? Random geeze: 20 years. Simon:20 YEARS!!!!!!!!
You answered my request, welcome to Pyongyang
Hello brother !
What's up Kim Jong ?
Vaidž San Kim Jong Big dong
Yes good P.R. for Kimmy. He likes naive young youtubers,
Vaidž San obviously it’s not actually him u 🤡
Anyone elses heart melt when you saw the look of pride and excitement on the German Guys face "I'm a subscriber!" -- then they both become best buds for the rest of the trip - awesome!!
I envy your social skills so much. You can just start conversations with people you have never met before and don’t get awkward. How do you do it? Great editing too.
State of mind
Simon's really good at reading body language and energy of people he approaches.
People like to talk about them selves, ask someone where they're from, what job they do, there hobbies and most importantly show you're genuinely interested in what they do by actively listening and and asking follow up questions, don't judge then if they're hobbies are something you aren't interested in
Simon has alot of experience travelling on his own so his people skills will be better than most people. You generally just ask them more about themselves than you talk about yourself. People like to tell others about who they are and what they do etc
It's about his good energy, curiousity and positive mindset.
I live in China and speak fluent Chinese, so:
1. The Chinese lady on the train did not say your Chinese was good. She said "I teach you Chinese, you teach me English" (you replied "thank you", haha).
2. Chicken feet are quite popular in China. Depending on preparation, I'd say they can be quite enjoyable. From my perspective, your reaction seemed a bit rude towards the culture. Sure you didn't mean to. Welcome to Shenzhen 😊
Scor i agree this guy is a little bit uneducated.a
Totally! I think he is very sweet and is just being unaware here of it. Still! I find it very funny though, as he eats KFC for breakfast... I am sure that one contains far more than just chicken feet...
@George Boseah Yes! Also internet still works normally if you use a foreign sim card.
Scor I’m sure there are things we eat that they find totally disgusting. I don’t think I would eat a chicken foot, possibly take a nibble, lol. I would however be keen on using chicken feet to make broth for soup. 😀
Uh, KFC doesn’t sell chicken feet lmao where did you get that from. They only sell legs and thighs
Kim Jong Un: threatens to execute Simon
Simon: *Cheers mate, appreciate it. WHAT A GUY!!!*
Ahhaha
No... Simon would say “You are a legend mate. But can I try to get a free Big Mac first?” 😁
HAHAHHAHA I can hear that
Fuckinghell this is quality nice 1 mate 😂😭😭
LOL accurate
“Close to amsterdam” everywhere in the netherlands is close to Amsterdam😂.
Even Paris is close to Amsterdam 😂
dikke poep everywhere is close when ur high 😂😂
Probably from utrecht
Hahahahaha
Still Rotterdam is the best dutch city
Simon goes to Area 51 meets and Alien
Simon: honestly what a guy
meets and alain??
You mean alien ?
Manuel Sousa sorry guys
@@rob7963 Lol np it was pretty funny 😂👍
🤣😂😂
Next video: NORTH-KOREAN CONCENTRATION CAMP, WITH NO MONEY
What a guy
Just met with the leader of the concentration camp, what a guy!!
Lazer Lazer It was though
Happy Days!!!!
Lol
That Germany guy is such a nice dude!
What a guy!
germany guy 😂😂😂
Just a real genuine guy
he LITERALLY just met him
@Billy Ek Comparing North Koreans and the Chinese is like comparing the French to Germans, or the French to the English. They're each Caucasion but are still from different countries and have language and culture differences. Same with Chinese and North Koreans both being of Asian race appearance-wise but having notable culture differences being from 2 different countries, and language differences.
Looking forward to the next episode, Simon sneaks out of hotel and travels Pyongyang with no money 😬
Then gets executed with an anti aircraft cannon.
What a guy!
Mr Wilson!!! You are pure inspiration. Quickest I've ever clicked on an upload.
"I tried the McDonalds trick in NK and this is what happened"
Good luck finding mcdonalds in a country whose soul enemy is america
The closest thing you'll find to American fast-food is SupremeFriedChickenLegs©
HRPV HRPV America’s not our enemy anymore, have you been living under a rock
HRPV HRPV u may not find the chain they have McDonald's products tho e.g. Burgers chicken and stuff
Simon: hi there
Korean dude: 꺼져
Simon: what a *great* guy
What does it say
Savage Squeekz it means like piss off
It means "Fuck off asshole" ^^
Simon: hi there
Korean dude: 꺼져( *Fuck off* )
Simon: What a *great* guy
*No Money in North Korea*
Simon: So I've just been on Couch Surfing and I have a request accepted by someone called Kim Jong Un. He texted me his address so I'll go and meet him now...
' I'm sure he's a top guy'
Congratulations
honorswift literally
What a great guy!
But I am staaavin'!
Imagine going on a trip and just stumbling onto Simon. HAPPY DAYS!
Matthieu Côté what a great guy
Sam Cox he is,literally
After watching previous North Korea vlogs from other youtubers, I’ve never seen it in this perspective! All cause of you Simon, it feels more real when you take us. Other youtubers feel like they can’t enjoy it
Simons born*
Sees dad*
“What a nice guy “
how does this not have more likes? lol
No one:
Absolutely nobody:
Not one single person:
Not one Chinese person:
Simon, the welsh guy: Sheshini
Dafuq was he trying to say
@@purplefabian Xiexie, which means thank you - unless he was using some slang term for it?
@@purplefabian I think xiexieni is a politer way of saying xiexie (thank you)
Ahahahah
@@purplefabian xiexieni (ni = you)
谢谢你
Politer form or regular thank you (xiexie)
9:19
Simon: “Thank you”
Ticket inspector: “EhHhh”
“WHAT A GUY” -simon
Simon: *Gets mugged and brutally beaten on the streets of Pyongyang*
Simon:"What an absolutely lovely guy! He's gone out of his way there for me. He didn't have to do that. Really appreciate that.
"I'm just a normal welsh guy documenting my experience in North Korea" 😂😂 love it
If I had a choice between Rhyl or Pyongyang, I know which I'd choose.
Korean military killing a guy in distance.
Simon- what a lovely group of guys!
Mad respects for the way you incorporated your subscriber into the video!
Simon be looking for free missiles in north korea😂😂😂😂😂
Another banger
what's up Collin???
Bargain with the supreme leader
„how many people 20...25?”
German guy: “30”
German precision
@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
It’s true and annoying
got a mail from youtube notifications saying "Simon Wilson going into NORTH KOREA"
me: nooooo way
I've been on a 14 hour flight so yes, I can imagine being sat for 14 hours!
YES been waiting for this for ages.Seen posts on your Instagram about it!
Thanks for the heart Simon.
I’m always curious to see where you go next. As a nomad myself I always love exploring new places.
Simon you are a massive inspiration! Fastest I have ever clicked on an amazing video
This channel is the best channel on TH-cam I always use post notifications and have watched almost every video on his channel. Keep doing what your song and exploring the world. Your and inspiration.
UK to Singapore challenge. When?
Dunny2k Have been asking that same question the last five or six videos. Still no answer.
I don't think he's able to do it. The visas are next to impossible to arrange since he's not going to be sure when he'll arrive to places.
Am wondering about that, too.
2020 his doing it
And then on to NZ is awful...
Seriously the best content producer on youtube and you definitely have one of the best lifestyles traveling to new places all the time! Keep up the good work Simon, love from Australia!
Next time: North Korea with no money!
so life as a normal north korean citizen then?
Good luck with that. Honestly doubt it'll work but could be wrong.
You trying to kill him mate? Lol
@@cafcjames sadly its making him a Korean
'Sneaking in the military building'
Its weird because your exited to go to north korea but north Koreans cant wait to get out sad world
At Last! I’ve been waiting so long for this! A really misunderstood place with some great people!
Simon talking to the executor before his scheduled firing squad:
WHAT A GUY
Yes!! A video... its been ages, be safe in what u do and btw, u inspire me to travel when im older and not let anything stop me! Xx ❤🙏
emay gaming2 hi emay gaming2
what a beautiful country with such welcoming people. hope your upcoming videos show viewers the beauty!
😂😂😂😂😂
I'm glad you came out alive 😁 was waiting for the upload! Keep it up 💪
Yes mate! Wanted to try this journey too, epic stuff
Traveling to what’s known as a forbidden place, and randomly meeting a subscriber to hang out with along the way. That looked great. It’s not always the destination but ho you get there!
Found your channel when you went to Madrid in the 40 quid car. Loved every episode since! Love the social skills
Bro please use your old entro, your video feels incomplete without it man!
I took this kind of train when I was kid in China. Slept in the bunker bed traveling from beijing to shanghai and other places. Although now I fly in aircraft everywhere, that is still memorable experience in my life. Thanks for uploading your experience.
What happened to the London to Singapore series? The 🤔
It's coming , he posted it on his insta story before this trip
@@MxmdAmn can't wait
Sounds like a longshot tbh
Only just discovered you off baldes channel, I’m subbed, your far superior 😂
TH-cam: simon wilson just uploaded a new video
Me: the long awaited moment has finally come
I absolutely cannot wait for the next upload.
Visiting North Korea is definitely on my to do list and I have a feeling it is completely different to what we believe it to be
Now that would be different... sneeking OUT of a hotel :)
You rock dude. Living travel life through your videos. Keep on keepin on.
next video.... sneaking through north korea with no money pure rebel edition ;)
Simon, you have seen more of the world in your life than I ever will. Awesome. I’m seeing the world through your eyes. Thank you 😊
Simon: can you teach me Chinese?
Chinese guy: 食物
Simon: what? John Wayne?
Simons attempt and saying thank you in Chinese
“Sheshinee”!!
Who else kept refreshing and then literally clicked as fast as they could lol!
Great to see ya back Simon !!
The next video should be “Sneaking into the Mass Games of Pyongyang!”
Mate watched all the North Korea blogs you did. Loved it mate. Thanks.
Three days since Simon uploaded this without a sequel. Starting to worry hahaha.
You can't upload at all from NK, you can't connect to NK's mobile network but pretty much every site is blocked anyway
Electrex how did he upload this one?
@@jamesyoung5084 he uploaded his videos once he returned to UK.
The rep's got a personality and half. Love the guy!
Mate, in the plane from Dubai to Sydney you are sitting down for 14 hours so yes it's possible. 😂
Chicken’s feet is actually a delicacy in China. The one the lady is eating is a pickled version, there also a steamed dim sum version and other forms. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Simon's laughing on 2X speed sounds like Woody Wood Pecker!!
Simon, these videos have been amazing man. Thank you for doing them.
11:41 That's tram they bought from Prague.
I think we have the same last name, broo! Where are you from?
Czech republic🇨🇿
@@adamsiroky161 ohh, okay, i'm from hungary
Thank god Simon is back! Missed his content! Best on TH-cam
“We’re at the train station now it’s absolutely packed here”
*Corona Virus has entered the chat
Thank you Simon! It is always very interesting to watch your videos!
Hello from Moscow!
At 2:50 that Aussie bloke went missing in North Korea for like 2 days
Love your commuting episodes Simon!
Big ups from Oswestry, on the nicer side of the border :P
That train makes me crease knowing you will be on one for 25 hours with no space at all and surrounded by loads of people
Awesome, can't wait to see the rest. Found your channel after the Skoda to Madrid videos and have been watching every day since, keep up the good work! 😎
“Just have some chicken feet you’ll be fine “😂
Was scrolling past this right when he said it lol 😂
Good luck getting into America anytime soon. Had some mates recently get rejected out at the Canada boarder because they went to N Korea for a race 4 years ago.
Been waiting for a North Korea video. Figured it was coming soon
lol
Bless you Simon. You are so worldly, yet so innocent at the same time. The chicken foot surprise! I've seen that in San Francisco. Don't misunderstand. I think it is great what you do. You are very curious, and will try new things and take risks. You also give back. I'm just struck by your sweet Welsh nature, I guess. All the best.
Am I the only one who is a bit worried that it’s been three days and there’s been no Episode 2?!
I wonder if he’s been locked up for trying to blag a free McDonald’s?
Peter Dofyle only high society can afford it so doubt that
This is such a great channel literally so glad I found it last year. Simon Wilson is literally the best, what a guy.
6:34 Peperami has worse things than feet in them mate😂
The first vlog style video from Nord Korea. Very good video!
"She was literally eating chickens feet like they were cheese sticks" 😂😂😂
Well, the first leg of your train ride the K27 is actually a Chinese domestic train which operates only between Dandong and Beijing, the cheap coach class are for those who get-off halfway and the 2-2 sleep bunker are not much more expensive than the 2nd-class 3-3 bunker that you slept. Definitely a mad train in an over-populated country.
You were eating a chicken leg at the start. Get some tomato ketchup in that foot and you'd be fine
Wow, can't wait for more! Awesome series. Greetings from the Netherlands
Sitting in a 14 hour train is like sitting in a 14 hour plane trip is it? then why "I cant believe they dont have beds"'? do you have beds on planes?
Dubai to Sydney is 14 hours 😂 I experienced that and it is terrible when you can't sleep 😭
How tf are you comparing a train to a plane. A plane goes wayyyy faster than a train you smart guy
@@junior7669 but 14hours is still 14hours, in a plane or a train or on the back of a horse
Well you have beds on planes when you fly with businesd class
@@ye9803 well you have beds when you take a business class train...
Fan: i watch your videos
Simon: *whispers to camera* what a nice guy
Absolutely love this guys videos. I'm a youtuber and film vlogs. Simon is definitely an inspiration
Simon Wilson, What a guy!!!!!!!
Imagine an away day Beijing vs North Korea 😂😂 beers on the trip up for 24 hours 😂
Man it feels great to have a Simon Wilson video back!
Am i the only one that always just gets a smile whenever Simon uploads? :)
Wow, impressed by the Chinese. That's pretty much as much as I know, but from own experience people always feel flattered if you speak a few words in their language, so well done you! :-)
Simon meets an alien
“What a nice guy”
I hardly felt tense in this episode, you made it so upbeat and nice!
I feel scammed title said 24 hours but it was actually 25
Finalllllly feels like I've literally been waiting 3 years for the 1st vid to drop. Hope it's daily posts. Braver man than me going there like.
Simon: so how far is it ?
Random geezer: 20 miles .
Simon: 20 MILES!!!!!!!!!, and how long will it take ?
Random geezer: 20 minutes .
Simon: 20 MINUTES!!!!!!!!! Thats mad. How long have you lived here ?
Random geeze: 20 years.
Simon:20 YEARS!!!!!!!!
Dan Morton 😂😂😂
I did this same tour (August) with YPT last year! Would love to go back.