PERTH to AMSTERDAM: 38 hours, 3 flights and 1 LOST BAG!
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2023
- Join me on an exhaustively long yet luxurious journey from Australia to Europe! In this trip I will be flying from Perth to Amsterdam for the 2023 Dutch GP.
Now I can tell you for most is this not an easy journey and it took me 3 flights, 36 hours and a piece of lost baggage. Although Overall it was a great experience because I got to have a look at the Singapore Airlines first class lounge Changi Airport and I had a tremendous flight form Changi to Zurich with Swiss Air first class! I also got to experience one of my favourite lounges in the world - the Swiss Air first class lounge. Here is: PERTH to AMSTERDAM: 36 hours, 3 flights and 1 LOST BAG!
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It was a shit full day today
Sounds like Melbourne in Australia ! 😂
@@KymIllman Yes it was, or, as we like to call it, Summer!
As someone who used to travel the world for work from Australia in economy mostly I must admit I'm a bit jealous. Flying on such long flights regularly and having to be processed with the masses burned me out after a few years. Flying business makes life so much easier, first must be mint.
First is unbelievable
That's envy, not jealousy :-)
@@thenullco you may be right. I did toss up whether to use jealousy or envious. Either way having had to spend many hours in economy I wish I could've done it the way Kym does.
@@KymIllman Please do What the drivers drove to Dutch GP and also please include Liam Lawson because he replaces the broken hand injured Danny Ric
You must not have been very important to travel the world and not get a business class ticket, never heard that before for a flight longer than 8 hours.
as an AirBaltic employee (I am an aircraft maintenance mechanic), hope you've enjoyed the flight!
I did!
I never cease to be amazed at how far away Australia & New Zealand are from the rest of the world. Damn, you guys are really on the other side of the world!
The better side for sure
I love seeing Kym be the guinea pig testing out the best and easiest ways to travel for all of us who sit home and never go anywhere. You're beating them at their own game with those bag trackers, though. The airlines should provide trackers for all first & business class luggage. It probably wouldn't cost much compared to all the expensive liquor and other perks. Nice video!
Mate he’s flying business class on Singapore airline , isn’t exactly hard.
These travel videos always make my day! Great work, Kym.
Tell your friends, thanks
That ending🤣 10/10 Illman👍
As a frequent international traveler I appreciate both the joys and the frustrations. You handle these issues with good spirits and patience - I try to do the same, but sometimes my patience gets lost.
Love these travel 'days' vlogs Kym, enjoy the lounges and business experience.
It gives me something to do on the trip to
Awesome, classics of modern travel, technology, hospitality,, opulence, frustration, and stunningly beautiful photojournalism.
As an avid F1 fan for 30 odd years, I love seeing your travel log videos kym. Thank you, it`s great seeing what your daily busy life is like. Keep up the great work
Glad you like them!
When you never see your bag again, that is lost.
When you get reunited with it, that is misplaced.
And... all's well that ends well.
Thanks for your, always, informative/interesting/fun content.
Thank you for watching!
Great video Kym! You sure are an avgeek now! Stunning review
Thank you kindly!
Great video! Always excited for the potential of fondue !
Always enjoy these videos. And your sense of humour cuts me up! Keep them coming!
Really like the brevity and humour of your reviews. Subscribed!
Such a great video! I am swiss and I had no idea you could get a fondue at the airport! Love these travel videos!
I love Kym! He’s always in such a great mood when he films, I hope he has lots to smile about 😊
Discovered your channel only recently Kym as an F1 fan since '91. Great travel reviews and insight, keep it up!
Welcome aboard!
Kym's travel videos are my favourite. At this point m jus thankful to F1 for introducin me to him. 😂
Thank you for sharing your trip.
Thanks for watching!
Mate, keep the travel videos coming, great insight into the frequency and experiences getting to the Paddock
More to come!
Hi Kym i came across your video, and i must say it is with joy to watch. Thnx you for showing us things we hope one day to experience. Good luck with your next video. Cheers
You are so welcome!
Wow what a trip!! Cool though, lots of interesting information, tks!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
great video, thanks, what a trip! best wishes
Glad you enjoyed it!
38 hours.. that’s a killer.. oh and just ordered your Oscar Piastri signed print.. can’t wait to see it… 👍
There’s only one of those left as I write this
Yep well done. It’s an awesome photo and we went with #44..
I’m using a air tag for my bags for several years now and it works great. Highly recommended.
Good to know!
Your life is fascinating. Sometimes frustrating but those are nothing in comparison. Thanks for staying passionate!
My pleasure!
The Air Baltic flight was great. I was the guy behind you Kym. And a great view of the track on the way in.
Great video. Never been further than Singapore, but have had some happy hours sipping beer in a beach bar at Zandvoort on a sunny day!
The Valley Wing at the Sheraton is fantastic
The only CZcamsr whose videos I watch and instantly hit the Like button.
Never put a foot wrong.
Love this guy. Great Personality.
High praise indeed. Thanks
Thanks for the video Mate! As an Australian who was based in HK for many years and traveled Asia for work every week I appreciate the little things that make life easier (such as business)…. I must say - I have never left Changi business class and checed into the Shangri-La for 7 hours…. Thats a treat!
But then again you are not a big drinker….. So wouldnt have taken advantage of the lounge like someone who guzzles free booze like its free booze!
i absolutely love singapore airport-so beautiful!
Another good video kym swiss air are very good travelled with them a lot in the 70s and 80s have relatives in Switzerland but only uk to Switzerland love to try their first class one day
You've spoken about using those air tags to track your bags so many times. I'm convinced fully now... Heading to Amazon now to get some for my next journey.
I love your travel vids Kym, keep em coming :)
Thank you! Will do!
Good promo for Swiss
Got to admire your dedication to the Fondue. 👍
I’m pining for it now.
You a trooper my friend. I am trying to do one F1 race a year. I am American and i have been to the Mexico, US, Monaco, Barcelona GPs so far. I would LOVE to go to the Australian and Singapore GPs. Bloody hell, i just don't think i can handle the commutes! So on to Monza or Silverstone in 2024!
What an eventful schlep across Planet Earth..!! I have now become your newest subscriber and look forward to seeing more of your travels .. peace .. 🙏
Welcome
The Valley Wing is where you should stay at the Shangri La in Singapore - own entrance , super large rooms, loads of freebies. Garden Wing is also very good - tropical feel with balconies
But it's the Garden Wing which is special (for S'pore that is).
That is a long journey from Perth. At least you did have time to rest in Singapore.
Air Baltic were the launch customer for the A220, it was an Air Baltic aircraft that was brought out to Australia for Qantas to checkout and again to announce they had ordered them for QantasLink.
Another great travel video. I’ll let the others “ooh” and “ahh” over the wives and girlfriends - I’m here for the aircraft and lounges. Thanks for another great vicarious trip - I can’t wait to enjoy that fondue in Zurich someday. Great shot of the track on the approach to Schipol!
I never stop thinking about it fondue
Ah those first class problems… will Kym get a fondue or won’t he…. I am glued to my screen 😂😂😂 lovely mate , keep them coming !
I absolutely enjoyed this one!
So glad!
Amazing video ❤❤❤
You are so kind
At least they didn't leave your bag in another country this time Kym! 🙏See what you mean when you said wait for my video tomorrow when I asked jovially about any lost luggage! 🤣
Thanks for the excellent content as always!!! 👌
12 years ago I discovered a handy life hack. I just FedEx my suitcase(s) to my destination. I only have a simple backpack with the things I actually need like wallet, papers, laptop and food. Many hotels have an option to set luggage aside it you inform them. Some charge a small fee if they need to safeguard it over 24 hours, never lost a suitcase since. Depending on how much luggage you have, it might even save you some money as airlines love to charge you for everything...
I did flew a few times first class, but in general I'm more than happy with business class...
Looooooved the intro. Do that more. Straight into it.
Another great video and informative to have a tracking device is required
😲38hrs.. but the fondue must fix everything ❤❤😊 stay passionate
Perth to Amsterdam.. quite a distance to cover and glad the suitcase mystery was solved. Longest travel I did was from Bali via Djakarta- Singapore, Karachi, Zurich to home.. but all economy class and no overnight stay anywhere in between just long waiting hours at airports with the exception of Singapore where we were allowed into the city for the day.. That was a very long time ago btw! 1980.. but oh.. seeing the satay!! remembering the delicious foods out there in both Indonesia and the day in Singapore!!! Oh I do it home made often anyway, as I have Indonesian blood lol
I’m think it’s the satay sauce I love.
@@KymIllman oh yes whether based on soy or based on peanut... the sauces certainly go down well imho!
I already love your videos, but this video was edited really really well even better than the good editing in the other ones
Glad you liked it.
LOL! The wrong time on the phone is epic. I've had that happen on a small scale and it's always annoying. I'm shocked you check a bag but I guess if you're traveling by yourself and need to have the camera gear in your carry then on the clothes have to go somewhere. I'm using to traveling with my family where we can spread the bodies and lenses around our various carry on luggage.
Great Video! Kym--------This just shows why i never check anything in!
I wish I did not have to check anything in!
Happy to see my workplace - airBaltic on your video. Perhaps will share this with the marketing team :D Some of our aircrafts are used on some LX routes (not codeshare).
Go for it!
Love the videos Kym and I miss Perth. Moved to perth in 2002 and relocated back to the UK in 2012 buy the Australian company i still work with. I get to fly around the globe and use Priority pass which is a bit hit and miss. Istanbul is a great airport and the Turkish Airlines Business lounge is a favourite. Please could you indicate what locator you are using as i've lost more bags than i can remember.
You must really love that fondue Kim!! I think I’d stick with the porridge at that hour of the morning 😂
Travel Video are my favourite
Wow those AirTags really saved the day!
wow not cheap...bud great trip...!
It was a great way to travel long distance
I love the way you travel!!!! I hope these places are looking after you for this advertisement as I want to to go we’re you suggest…
I’m just tell it like it is.
Hilarious ending as always Kym 😂
Good old NH Zandvoort, just a few steps away from the track!
Too bad, the rooms are circa 1980
Hello Kym, you may have a good reason for taking the route you did ..but really only two flights would be necessary. Saves time and there's less chance of checked baggage going astray.
Price
The lobby was bigger then most airport terminals LOL!!
I remember flying quite often a number of decades ago. I never would have imagined getting on board wearing anything but a suit and tie. The same was true in the upscale lounges. People had more class and good taste. Respect was accompanied with proper attire. What happened?
No room for a suit n tie for me.
You can get good Satay in the Netherlands as well Kym, many good Inonesian restaurants here
Noted. Thanks!
I love these travel videos but I get travel anxiety just watching them 😂
Stay calm
I love how quiet "The Private Room" is.
and the new Suites are lovely!
Hi! Love the show it's one of my favourites on CZcams. In your considerable experience, what is the best rucksack travel bag that you have found?
Never had one. Only take a camera bag with wheels.
Love the vlogs but the last 30 seconds of the video was hilarious.
Glad I brought a smile to your face
Where did you get the template for the boarding pass text effect? This looks very professional. Great video, thanks for sharing.
One of my staff made that
Looked a bit like Harry Metcalfe there talking with the rep whilst waiting for your bags. And bloody air tags for the win.
The f bomb at the end 😂😂😂
36 hours is dedication to the job.
See you in Monza! Dana and I will be in the Aston Martin Paddock Club hospitality lounge.
Noted
@@KymIllman we were very lucky to get them. Very. Last minute upgrade.
Wise man
Glad you got your bag, what device did you use to track it?
Kym knows F1 is a snoozefest this year so he gives us a travel blog.
Another great travel video and airtags are the travellers dream. If you fly singapore airlines suites out of singapore, you are dropped off at a private terminal for an extraordinary hotel lobby style experience
One day maybe
Thanks for taking us along with you, id be curious to know what gadget you're using to track your luggage because i think i need this in my life 😂
I think he used airtags, they are really useful for the luggage
Apple air tags
Oh thanks for that! #Genius
It's a good thing you not airplane air o phobic..... Beautiful pool
I got exhausted by watching this video only lol
I am a bit concerned for your future waistline Kym as you seem to focus on the food a bit much.😂😂
Man’s Gotta eat
Will have to get you a lost touch with the common man tshirt
Press F to Pay Resoects for the Bag. Welcome to the Netherlands at least sir
Hi from NZ ! Whats the bag tracking app you have to keep tabs on your luggage ??? See you at the Singapore F1 ! I'll say Hi.... that will be odd lol !!! Also love your vids very entertaining!!!
Apple airtags
Sleeping for 8 hours but feeling and thinking you only slept for 3 is so relatable.
Doing it in first class,,,,, not so much.
😂
Kym, how do you find the time to edit these videos? They’re such high quality and I’d imagine you are constantly busy once you reach your location. Thanks for the vids!
I have an editor. I will pass your positive feedback onto him!
Welkom in Nederland :)
Kym, thanks for your travel videos. You’ve probably said this before, but what digital tags do you have on your luggage?
The apple ones
I’m flying swiss first too next week to sao paolo and i just saw that my first leg is also with air baltic! interesting
Enjoy your flights
reason you flying airBaltic instead of Swiss is that Swiss rented several A220 (Bombardier C-Series) from airBaltic to operate for Swiss, because Swiss got some problems with their A220's and don't have enough that can fly.
You must love travel. 2 hours in baggage. You need to make your cases colourful so they stand out
Air Baltic operation some of the route for Swiss
Geeze Kym. 38hrs and your going to do some work. I flew Perth to Athens last year. Even though in BC and took a couple of sleeping pills i couldnt sleep. By tge time i arrived i was just about delirous and i checking in to my hotel they were asking my name and it was like they were speaking Japanese. I just cant sleep on planes. A tip for you. Dont fly Malaysian out of Perth in BC. Did it last week. Old 737 with no padding in the seat. People were seriously complaining. Was not a pleasant flight at all.
Shit. I have one flight with them next year from KL to Perth. Hope they sort that out by then.
Schiphol is a bloody nightmare for baggage. Sometimes I fly from Zurich to Amsterdam and I time waiting for the bag takes longer than the flight.
Yes the problems at Schiphol became apparent in May 2022. Staff shortages etc.
Imagine if you took another tablet. After an hour sleep. Hahaaa