Paul, my husband and I love watching your videos! Your family is beautiful! We are fellow Minnesotans too…my favorite travel memory has to be walking up from the tube in London. It was my dream to go there since I was a little girl. I will never ever forget it. ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕
Love the imagery of walking out of a train station in a new city for the first time! So, that’s why I picked you as the winner!! I’ll send you a DM! Thank you to everyone who commented! I’ve loved seeing all the travel stories!!
Thank you to everyone who has commented and those who are still leaving comments. There have been a few scammers leaving comments saying that different people have won. Please don’t fall for that. I’ll send you a DM if you’ve won and pin a comment next week.
Totally agree with you Yea Chicago is closer to you. Everyone tells me why don't I fly to Chicago since I live in STL. And I tell them Chicago and be tricky if you flying Standby cause it is a major hub.
Nice to see a former ex-con being successful! My favorite travel story? I had many but I will say going my team to Boracay for a offside! It was awesome. Also, visiting Iceland was soooo cool!
My favorite travel memory was going to Niagara Falls, Ontario on our honeymoon. I did not want to go they're because that's where my parents went in the 50's. We got there and I did not want to leave the rim of the horseshoe falls! The falls were so beautiful I couldn't take my eyes off them. This is also when I realized my husband made no reservations for our entire trip. We spent an hour in the Table Rock gift shop on the pay phone, yes, pay phone... it was 1987, trying to find a room. Newly married, not much money, we had to pay $150 for one night because it was the only place we could find a room! There was a good exchange rate at that time with the American dollar, so my husband's response at my reluctance to pay that much was "Is ok, it's Canadian money!" We loved Niagara Falls, Ontario so much, we've gone back every year we've been married, with the exception of the pandemic years. ❤😊. Now when I want to buy something up there, even 30 plus years later, I tell my husband, "It's ok, it's Canadian money!" 😊
My favorite memory in travel…My daughter and I would watch airplanes at MKE. She was 4 or 5 years old and could name all the airlines from her car seat! Today, 21 years later, she is an airline pilot. Her grade school teacher said, as she always looked out the school window, you’ll never get a job by looking out the window. Guess she was wrong. Congratulations on 100,000
This was a very heartwarming video, thank you! I am a military pilot and am considering a career in commercial airlines, so it is always good to see a pilot who is able to strike a good balance between family and work!
In 1976, my Dad scraped together enough money to fly the family to California to visit our grandparents. That flight on a TWA 707 changed my life and I've been an aviation & travel junkie for (nearly) 50 years since. Related to that, I appreciate the way your channel celebrates the whole travel process; but, from an insiders perspective. Thank you!
Bro, I love the family time at the end! You have a 6 foot three 300 pound man almost in tears. Beautiful family. I’m so excited to start flight school next month and hopefully hang up the police uniform soon.
Paul I can’t tell you how much this touched my spirit. You’re one of the special ones and you’ll keep doing what you’re doing. Your spreading the love in a very cool one of a kind style. I wish I had you as a role model growing up 🙏🏻💜
While in college at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX (1992-1996), the Tech Band “The Goin’ Band from Raider Land” was invited to march at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. About 200 (of just over 400) of us were able to go. Most of us had never been out of Texas, much less the US. That trip was the best. We were there for 6 days in Ireland an 2 days in London on the way back. We toured all over Ireland. The Cliffs, Waterford, everywhere. We were warmly welcomed everywhere we went. And offered Guinness every, too. I tried, I tried hard but couldn’t drink it, but I’m not much of a drinker. During the parade, we were cheered on as if we were a local group. It was just amazing. We arrived late into London and those of us with tickets to Les Miserables were almost denied entry! But we got in and I’ve never seen anything like it. It was the 1st major musical I saw live. The next day I went alone on the Underground to meet some of my friends to see a musical called “The Buddy Holly” story. He was a singer/songwriter born in Lubbock. After the matinee, we spoke to some of the cast at the stage door because they had better accents than we did! We had some Lubbock trinkets to share with people we met and we gave that cast. I’m still good friends with a few people that were on that trip and it’s something I will always treasure. And of course my mom, she went with us. Without her I couldn’t have gone. Watching your videos reminded me again how much fun we had. Thank you for sharing.
My favorite travel memory was at the age of 8, I embarked on an unforgettable journey that would ignite a lifelong passion for aviation. From SFO to HNL to GUM, and then on smaller planes to Saipan and Tinian, each step brought me closer to my destiny. Mid-flight, the pilot asked if I wanted to take the controls, and despite my mother's hesitation, I eagerly accepted. Guiding the aircraft, I felt an indescribable thrill that sparked my love for flying. Since then, I've become a private pilot, served in the Army as a Chinook helicopter pilot, and now fly for a regional airline, fueled by the dream of one day joining a major airline. That single moment changed my life forever, forever binding me to the sky.
My favorite travel memory was flying into Vancouver from Michigan to go on a cruise to Alaska. I was not prepared for the extreme beauty of the West coast. I literally cried at the splendor of it all.
Our favorite travel memory is also the most recent. My wife and I just completed the Everest Base Camp trek. Taking our picture on the rock was so incredibly special. After losing 230 lbs six years ago, completing things like the ebc trek have bee. So wonderful.
Well behaved kids. That's a rarity this day and age. He sat there and didn't bother his dad. Well, his dad was answering questions from subscribers. He even asked if he could sit on his dad's lap because he knew that would interrupt the video. Cute kids
My biggest fear in transitioning from a corporate office job to aviation is how my kids will handle me not being home every night. The family balance you show here and in some of your past videos resonates so much with how I hope we navigate this change. I can’t thank you enough for this content.
My favourite flight memory is flying into Oslo Gardermoen in winter, the view as we started to come in to land was like something out of a fairy tail. My favourite memory of an activity when travelling was sailing along Loch Ness at midnight, lit by a full moon in a pair of canoes that we'd joined together and added a tarpaulin sail to, it was eerie and beautiful and a memory I'll never forget.
I just wanted to tell you thank you for all the very moving,motivating and inspirational things that you said when ya'll were driving up to the Gemini Bridges.I loved how you walked your son through what he was feeling. This was just so... Very motivating & inspirational!Thank you!😊
So nice to see someone who wants to give their kids adventures and create memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives. I do as much as I can with my kids.
Congratulations 🎉🍾 My favorite travel memory was when I went to Poland as a young boy and I saw my Great Grandmother,(It was the only time I saw her before she died 3 years later) I remembered her smile and I remembered how happy she made me. 😔 RIP
My favorite travel memory was when I was 7 years old and my family drove from Mississippi to California to see family there. We were in a Ford Courier pick -up with a camper shell on it. We took 5 days to get there because we were site seeing on the way and we stayed at KOA or similar campgrounds. At night we put the luggage in the cab of the pick-up, I along with my sister slept on slats my dad designed across the with of the camper shell and my mom and dad slept below us in the bed of the truck. It was for a 7 year old a great adventure and something I will never forget.
Favorite Travel memory: going to Myanmar in 2020 and seeing the joy the people there have for life! Traveling down a river in a boat, eating great food, meeting beautiful people, and learning about another culture made the trip one of a lifetime!
My favorite travel memory was on a small plane in Africa, pilot realized I was somewhat understanding the information on the screens and started pointing out traffic within sight, etc. Really fun as a young kid with a pilot dream
My favorite travel memory? So many since I grew up overseas. But one that stands out is flying Pan Am 747s in the 1970s from the US (HNL) to Australia (SYD) and stopping in Pago Pago to refuel…deplaning onto the tarmac where the locals were lined up selling puka shell necklaces and other trinkets. And, getting to go into the cockpit in flight was always fun!
My favorite travel memory was a trip I took with my mom, great aunt and grandmother to South Fork, CO. We got lost on a backroad but ended up at the most beautiful look out point with a gorgeous sunset. I lost my grandmother the next year to breast cancer.
my favorite travel memory was when I went to Washinton DC in 8th grade for a school trip. We got to do so many things such as go into the white house, visit our state senators in their offices, and go on the capitol building subway. It's a place unlike anywhere else in the country and we actually got back home less than a week before covid started shutting everything down.
We traveled through Scotland and Ireland a few years ago. The best stay was in Galway!! The town was beautiful, the food was great, and everywhere was entertainment!! We saw a “hen do”, and the next morning we watched the send off of Irish troops to Afghanistan. They towns people were amazing! We took a tour of the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. Our guide helped to birth a goat while we were on the island. It was the most authentic experience we could have asked for! Mind you, all this happened in the 2 nights we were there.
Favorite travel memory: Just last year I decided to run a full marathon. I didn't pick just any marathon; I chose the Jungfrau marathon in Switzerland. I trained for months and months, and finally flew out to Switzerland (first time) in September. We spent a day in Zurich and then took a train to Interlaken. The country is insanely beautiful. The day before the race my wife and I paraglided over the town and it was spectacular. The next morning, I ran 26.2 miles through stunning villages, along a river, and up a mountain. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but it might have been the best too. We went back to Switzerland again 3 months later because we loved it so much and my wife even wants to move there now. If you ever have the chance to travel...DO IT.
My favorite memory was when I first flew in a plane going to florida to go to Disney world. I got the window seat and from then on I was hooked on flying. Hopping I can fly airliners like you.
I think my favorite travel memory was when my wife and I travelled with my parents to Scotland and England. Scotland always has that sweet smell of it rains and the scenery in the Scottish Highlands is incredible! We had a great time in London visiting the Zoo and even finding a tiny little restaurant called the Dockland's Diner, in the Dockland's area, that had an outstanding breakfast!
My favorite travel memory is when I visited the UK and went to Wales. We did gorge walking in a river that went down a cliff and abseiled. We did paddle-boarding on a lake in a valley and two RAF Hawk T2s flew through the valley. We got to go on a roller coaster through a forest hill that you control yourself with two levers. It was great!
My favourite travel memory is flying into the maasi Mara in Kenya onto a dirt strip and then immediately seeing my favourite animal, the cheetah with cubs. The most incredible moment.
My greatest memory traveling was our honeymoon trip to Oahu. There was a lot of "first" for my wife and I. Our first wide body trip (777), our first time in a different time zone, and our first time being outside of the continental US. But the greatest memory of all was our helicopter tour of the island. I remember seeing fuel sheen still leaking from the USS Arizona. It was a surreal moment for me because it just wasn't a picture or video of history, it is a moment of history that still can be witnessed today. Cheers to 100k!
My favorite travel memory is probably being with my husband and two kids in Puerto Rico in 2014 at 10pm one night after we had kayaked to see the bioluminescent bay and when we got out of the kayaks, lots of vendors were selling treats. We bought four shish kebabs and sat and ate them watching the life around us. We were all just happy and in awe of our great fortune to be where we were and to be there together.
My favourite travel memory was my second long haul flight experience on my honeymoon. We stopped off in dubai for a couple hours, on our way to the Maldives. It was timed perfectly. As we arrived into the Maldives we had the most perfect sunrise as we, for the first time, saw all the amazing islands on offer. It was perfect
My favoriate memory is I went back to Paris after 10 years and see how the city has evovled from infrustructure perspective and the culture perspective. I met so many good friends there.
My favorite travel memory would have to be from my time in the Army in Christmas 2017 deployed to Iraq. I know it’s not a “real” travel memory but Christmas Day, with all of my closest brothers, introducing and singing Christmas carols to all the locals, everyone making and giving “gifts” and talking to their families. Such a surreal experience that I’ll never be able to have again! Absolutely love the channel! I’m also in the aviation reason on the military contracting side and I love you, Mentour Pilot, and 74Gear… please don’t ever stop!
My favorite memory was traveling from IAD TO Syd as a teenager. My dad was relocated there for work and we flew on a united 747-400. The pilots were super awesome and i even got some flight deck time! Memories for a lifetime
My favorite travel memory is from the Hofbrau House in Munich in 2019. I met a fabulous person there in 1985. We traveled together for four days, then went our separate ways. We stayed in touch for a while, but life took over, and we lost touch. During an eight hour layover I headed to the Hofbrau House once again. I thought of my long lost friend, and decided to try to find him once again. I found him on Facebook, and we chatted while I ate my lunch, and drank my beer. We managed to meet up again when I traveled from SFO to MYR to see him, and meet his eight beautiful children. We now talk on the phone at least once a week. I am so happy to have reconnected, and I think of that crazy layover often.
I travel each week so I have some great ones. But my favorite is probably on the flight from Denver to Portland. As we were coming into Portland mt.hood was just popping out of the clouds. Looked absolutely amazing. Also anytime I fly on United is my favorite travel lol. 1k for life
Favorite travel memory was getting to see places where my dad lived in Germany, before he moved to the states as a pre-teen with a good friend of mine from high school when we were 30 somethings.
Favorite travel memory: On a snorkel trip off Maui. I was one of the handful of people still in the water when a pod of wild dolphins came and swam around our boat.
My favorite travel memory. Booked an airbnb in Bangkok and as soon as we land, realize googlemaps doesn't work. Took a taxi to the area of the airbnb, was a bit nervous being in a different country but thankfully the host sent directions with pictures of major landmarks. To our surprise we were able find the house without GPS. Talk about adventure.
My favorite travel memory is flying for the first time in my adult life. I had a huge change of personality and mental health that culminated into a trip to a school in a little town outside of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. We worked with a school that taught impoverished children. It was the first time that I had traveled out of the United States and it’s lead me to where I am now, which is 10 hours into my private pilot’s license with plans to make it to an airline in the next few years. Thanks for the videos as always!
Favorite travel memory was my first flight in 1981 when I was 17. My filmmaking/photography Prof, four other students, and myself flew from CHA to LAX for a week. Not only was it my first flight but we spent the week hanging out with Robin Williams, Tanya Roberts, Jonathan Winters, Marc Singer, Pam Dawber, etc. on the sets of Beastmaster, Mork & Mindy, etc., attending a midnight screening of Das Boot at Mann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd, ans several other adventures. It was life-changing. Have been watching your channel when you only had a few hundred subscribers. Congratulations on reaching 100,000, Paul!
My favorite travel memory is doing hike near canyonlands. It was a hot day but once i got to the Vista, the temp dropped 20 degrees and i was the only one there. It was the most relaxing and peaceful I've felt
My best travel memory is when we took a seven day vacation and did seven hikes in seven different states in seven days. We did all of New England. It was amazing. Thank you for your videos. We enjoy each and every one of them.
My go-to for crew appreciation is Lindt truffles. I get the bag from Costco and offer one to the flight crew during a break in service. Even if they don't take one they're always happy they're offered!
Favorite travel memory: flying in first class for the first time. The difference the way the staff treats you. It’s amazing. I wish the flight was longer than 5 hours.
Not travel related but when you sat down with the 2 other pilots and just chatted about front office stuff like regionals, getting to work at United, layoffs etcl. It was great!
The first time we took our kids on a flight is priceless. We pulled them out of school early and told them we were driving to San Diego. We stopped for lunch before leaving town and ended them boarding passes while they ate They were so excited.
Your family is so precious! Thanks for sharing your adventures with the world. My favorite travel memory was when I was about 7 and we drove to Pensacola, Florida from my hometown of New Orleans and I saw the beach for the first time. It was breathtaking!
My favorite travel memory was two summers ago traveling to Bar Harbor, Maine & Acadia National Park with our 3 adult sons, 2 of their girlfriends and our dog. Acadia is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, and nothing beats spending time with family. Thanks for your video's Paul!
My favorite travel memory is when I went to live in the South of France (Montpellier) for five months while my parents were teaching there/on a sabbatical. It was amazing going on quick and beautiful train rides throughout France and Barcelona. It was somewhat hard to speak the language but I took 2 years of French before and during my time there in French public schools- with lots of vacations. We toured around Northern France such as Normandy, Lyon, and other places as well as Switzerland and Italy. I always write down the things that we did in a little travel journal the day of so that I can remember and cherish those family moments spent with family. I'm going again to Europe in a few days and can't wait to experience a new country on my bucket list!!
Landing in Paris for the first time. I was 17 years old, just fell in love with aviation, and got the change to jump in a Boeign 777 across the atlantic. During descent, we got a glimpse of the eiffel tower through the clouds, followed by a perfect touch down in CDG. never forget.
Favorite travel memory was traveling to Sydney Australia from LAX on Airbus 380 and back traveling in both economy and business, seeing a beautiful country and amazing sights. Traveling to Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale in South Australia and visiting all of the wonderful wineries there. Amazing trip.
My favorite travel memory is one where my girlfriend and I had only a short layover in London on our way back from our vacation in Italy. We maybe had about 9 hours over the night. So we took the tube to our hotel (with only a small room in the basement) and explored London by night with a few occasional pints from pubs. Tired and exhausted from our previous trip, we headed back tipsy to our room to sleep. 4 hours later we woke up tired as hell to further explore London and to visit all the 'touristy' locations as we both never were in London before. Still dark at around 5am we checked out and walked to Picadilly Circuit, London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Oxford Street and Soho before 9am. We have amazing pictures from Picadilly Circuit by night with the lights from the billboards that were bouncing off the wet street. Or from a breathtaking sunrise when we arrived at Big Ben. And the best part is, that in most pictures we have from that day, we are the only ones on the street. We were both exhausted after that, but we would definitely do it again.
I have a few travel memories that I enjoyed so I’ll list the favorite flight and favorite excursion! My favorite flight was when my family flew United to Paris from Newark when I was 12. I had always wanted to go to Paris so this being my first trip I was beyond excited and happy to be there. As for excursions, seeing the giants causeway when I studied abroad in Ireland was one of the most wonderful things I’ve ever seen.
My favorite travel memory is going to France as an exchange student when I was in 6th grade. Toured the country for a week, then stayed with a family for 2 weeks. First time skiing in the French Alps.
My favorite travel memory: We just returned from a trip to Germany. It was the first time my boys traveled on an airplane (that they could remember) and they were able to meet their great grandmother for the first time. Even with a language barrier, so much love was shared and it was beautiful to see them engage with each other. Flying is more than airplanes. It connects friends, people and strangers across the world.
A 16 hour flight on Emirates from ORD-DBX, followed by a 7 hour flight from DBX-LUN the following day to meet my wife's parents, and introduce them to their grandchildren. A visit to Victoria Falls followed by a Safari in Chobe National Park with family was outstanding. Love your content, keep it coming.
The last 10 minutes are the sweetest things I've seen online in a while! Love from India, cheers to millions more subscribers. My favorite travel memory isss...... Well it's funny. I was 8 YO. One of the earliest family trips I remember, our first time as a family in Europe. We were walking in the garden near the Eiffel Tower and I was too excited and walking far from my parents too often. In an attempt to teach me a lesson, they hid behind a wall and I remember freaking out for a few minutes feeling lost!
Favorite travel memory is Disney, when my 17 year old daughter turned her head and Goofy was right there, the look on her face was priceless. I think every travel experience for me has always been a gift I can give my loved ones and it's always for them, I'm a Dad so its who I am.
Wouldn’t it be fitting and satisfying if one day, one or both of your kids stand atop an overlook to view Olympus Mons and remember this day with their mom and dad in Utah. A day they learned to be brave.
my happiest memories are from a few spots that have quite a few people at once, with just the right mood. It's more about the people, for me. I like pedestrian places, where you mostly see people going on foot and you don't hear the sound of engines. So a few places check these boxes. My favorite is Venice, in shoulder season and avoiding the most busy parts.
I'm 22 and this is my favorite travel memory yet. This summer I traveled across the globe from India to Canada in order to do my fight training. I carefully planned my journey to fly in the 787, the a380 and the 777. I loved every bit of the journey and love the training that I am on right now!
Favorite travel memory... Spending a month with a childhood friend who was in the Peace Corps in The Gambia in West Africa in 1990. Lived in his village for 3 weeks with no running water or electricity. No Internet then so a 2 min $20 phone call home to let my folks know I arrived was it for 30 days. It was rough living but so much fun and memories we still talk about. A close second was flying into Kai Tak 4 days before it closed on the jumpseat of a FedEx MD-11 and seeing the Checkerboard Approach from Row 0. Flew out of Chek Lap Kok a few days later (on a United jumpseat).
My favorite travel memory was flying in 2019 from CVG to JFK with United. It was my first time in a plane as an adult and it helped me fall in love with flying. I was pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist and that memory of flying and seeing the world from up there persuaded me to change my career to aviation after I graduated. I’m now in flight school and super close to getting my PPL! Aviation influencers like you helped me get the courage to change my career so thank you so much for showing the world how awesome aviation is. Congrats on 100K!
My favorite travel memory was driving the Million Dollar Road in Ouray Colorado and jeeping to Telluride for the first time. Later decided to move there and loved living in the mountains! Now back to Texas with lots of cool memories!
One of my favorite travel memories was taking our kids to Disney World for the first time. It was the first time the kids flew on a plane so getting to see their excitement experiencing new things was awesome!
My favorite travel memory was every year driving to lake Powell and staying a week on a beautiful houseboat with my family! We haven’t gone in a few years and I promise my kids I will take them as they grow! The drive is so long from PHX but worth every minute
My favorite travel memory was when I was in high school my parents took us to Craters of the Moon in Idaho. One night, the sky was clear and my dad brought out the telescope and sky map. We all laid on the campground road at midnight to stare up at the stars and eat s'mores. We were out there for hours. My parents had never let us stay up that late before to watch the stars. We all still talk about that night.
My favorite travel memory was I was able to accompany my parents to their dream destinations of Rome and Vatican City. I had to do most of the logistics, but I was happy to do that for them. Best of all, we used United MileagePlus miles to get there!
So my husband is all about conquering fear… that type you know! I appreciate it because he loved adventure. Scary and beautiful. When we were very early in our relationship we went from Calgary Alberta Canada to Toronto Canada for my sister wedding. On the way one of many tent nights we camped at a site in Souix Narrows in Sault Saint Marie ON. I had an uneasy feeling. Telling my brave heart that with all these campers around the bears must be a plenty. He was like aaahh bears they aren’t interested in us. Well one circled our tent for an hour the crows went crazy and I was dripping in sweat from fear. Let’s say that ended our camping journey. You know not all fears are worth it.
My favorite travel memory was June/July 2014. My first ever time going to London, with my family. Then took a Eurostar to Paris, spent the day in Paris, then took a night train to Venice, Italy. Then boarded a 9 day Greek Isles cruise that stopped in several Greek Islands but also a few Turkish islands too!
Congrats on 100K. My favorite memory was flying from IAD to Beijing on a United 747 in businesses class. It was daylight the whole way and our Polar route took us right over the North Pole in CAVUK conditions. My eyes were glued to the window over the North Pole and all of a sudden we had been heading north but now we were heading south. When we got to Beijing we were vectored for 45 minutes on a typical hazy low vis day in China. The Captain got on the PA and announced that the only thunderstorm in China was right over the airport so we had to divert to an alternate whose name I can’t remember. I was right behind the cockpit and the pilot was trying to arrange fueling. The flight attendants were concerned about the dogs in the baggage. After an hour we finally departed for Beijing and arrived at the brand new terminal. It was definitely a flight to remember.
My favourite travel memory was our spring break trip to Florida. My father couldn’t come. He texted to see how the trip was going. My response, “better if you were here”. The next day he flew down and surprised us! I cried
My favorite travel memory is when I was 11 years old, the pilot of a 737 allowed me into the cockpit to play with the flight controls. This sparked my aviation passion!
Im 69 yrs old and retired , BUT, Ive always been fascinated by commercial airliners.. If I were to go back in time and start my work career over, it would certainly be as an airline pilot. To be in charge of a super bird and passengers is a responsibility I would have very much enjoyed. So, watching your vids is the next best thing. I also enjoy streaming plane spotting sites. Tks
My favorite travel memory was traveling from Norfolk, VA to Krakow, Poland. Drove 4 hrs. to BWI. Hopped on Icelandair bound for Reykjavik. Missed my connection in Reykjavik, so unexpectedly stayed overnight (booked tickets on separate carriers, rookie mistake). Was rebooked on SAS the next day and flew into Copenhagen with a 6 hour layover that turned into 10 hrs. Took off bound for Gdansk, Poland only to be diverted to Warsaw due to weather in Gdansk. Was then put on a bus and drove 4 hrs. to Gdansk to meet up with my wife who was living in Slupsk for work. Got in a 230AM. Slept for 2 hours and then got on a train to Krakow, Poland where we vacationed for a few days. Left Norfolk Thursday Afternoon and got to Krakow Saturday Morning. It was a beautiful disaster and great travel memory!
My favorite travel memory would probably be when I went to Lebanon to visit my dads side of the family. Wonderful country. Aside from all the a,aging things the country has to offer, it really made me enjoy some of the simplest things. I was about 10 years old when I went, but I’ll never forget how tight knit the neighbors were. It felt like one giant family. I remember racing on bikes with other kids my age and loving it so much despite the heat, humidity, and the fact my bike didn’t even have a seat. My dad had yelled at me for riding it, because he thought it was dangerous, and I started crying in frustration because I was having the time of my life. I’ll also never forget how freaky the approach felt coming into Beirut at night. The darkness over the Mediterranean made it seem as if the plane was flying only a few feet over the water, my depth perception was so messed up, and while the idea of that scared me I was fascinated by it!
My favorite travel memory has got to be when I discovered my love for aviation. I was in the 6th grade and I was fascinated with history so my mom and I took a trip to Washington DC. On our way back, we flew from DCA to Chicago Ohare and then back to our home in Tulsa. On our leg from Chicago to Tulsa, we were flying on the 737-700. I was sitting in the front row on the aisle and I had my favorite toy with me. It was a little model 747. The captain happened to see me with my model and he invited me up to the cockpit where I got to sit in the captains seat and he showed me what some of the controls did. I instantly fell in love and told my mom soon after that that’s what I wanted to do when I grew up. Fast forward 7 years later to the present day where I am currently working on my private pilot’s license in hopes of one day flying for United Airlines. PS; congrats on 100k. That is an accomplishment that is so well deserved. You put so much passion into your videos that keeps the viewer so engaged the entire time. I absolutely love your videos and can’t wait for all of those future adventures. Maybe one day I’ll be up there flying with ya.
My favorite travel memory was hiking with my family to our first 14er in Colorado, Grays Peak. When we finally got to the top we couldn't believe we had made it; it was a goal we'd had for many years, and we finally achieved it together. I had to smile when I watched you and Erin climb to Windsor Lake. I felt the exact same way climbing the 14er that your Erin did climbing to the lake. I appreciate you including those clips in the video; it will help a lot of people realize the difficulty of hiking to that altitude and being prepared for that experience.
My favorite travel memory is flying from Incheon International to SeaTac after spending three years living there. It was my 10 month old daughter's first flight, and it was the end of 2020. Our flight had very few passengers, and the flight attendants couldn't have been kinder, making sure we and our daughter were absolutely comfortable. They even gave us a second row so that we could take turns sleeping. Thankfully, our daughter slept the whole flight, and when she woke up for our descent into SeaTac, she was laughing and smiling. When we landed, our daughter met her grandparents for the first time ❤ She loves flying, and whenever her daddy goes away to fly, she tells him she wants a turn. 😄
Favorite travel memory was definitely going to Madrid for the first time. The fact that there's so much delicious, affordable food and drink there makes it one of my favorite cities in the world. Also got to catch an atletico madrid game while I was there!
My favorite travel memory was flying into Chicago to meet my guy. We met during Covid on line. We chatted for 3 months. Finally we decided to meet in person and the only way we could meet was for me to fly from Canada (thunder bay, ont) into the states. At that time, no ground travel was allowed. Only essential workers...thank god for that loop hole...it was love at first sight! Still going strong but thankfully we can now drive to see each other...Minneapolis to Thunder Bay and nice versa...3 years strong!
Another good one was when we missed our flight from training in Indianapolis because class ran late. Our manager didn't look us on the flight and it was leaving in a half hour and there was no time to get us booked.There were no other flights to get us home. Our manager told us to deal with it ourselves since we were the ones that were stuck there. We had to sit at the airport for hours because nobody would fax the paperwork for us to go to the hotel. In the morning we were waiting for the shuttle before anyone was in the lobby. By the time the shuttle came the lobby was jammed with people and there was only one seat left In the van so I had to sit on my coworkers lap in the shuttle because there was no way we were missing our flight again. We were only supposed to be there for one day so we didn't bring our suitcase. You can only imagine how fun that trip was.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Your family is lovely and gracious to share their precious time with us. My favorite travel memory is the entirety of a 2 week trip to the UK. New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, Scotland; driving in Scotland and Ireland, visiting the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland; getting lost without a map in Northern Ireland; the castle at Kilkenny, and the Beauty of St Stephen's park in Dublin. I was trying to pick one experience from the trip, but each has a special place in my heart. I think part of what makes them special is the human element, the broken suitcase, renting wheelchairs due to a non-travel related injury, rolling with detours when the map has failed - and trusting you will get where you are supposed to be at some point, things like that. They make the experience unique.
Paul, my husband and I love watching your videos! Your family is beautiful! We are fellow Minnesotans too…my favorite travel memory has to be walking up from the tube in London. It was my dream to go there since I was a little girl. I will never ever forget it. ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕
Love the imagery of walking out of a train station in a new city for the first time! So, that’s why I picked you as the winner!! I’ll send you a DM! Thank you to everyone who commented! I’ve loved seeing all the travel stories!!
@@mylayoverlife oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I never win anything! You just made my day!
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Wow… Thanks for the memory I had forgotten. Seeing that really long escalator was certainly impressive
Wait but isn’t that your wife?
"I didn't bend any metal." Love that. A way to say the thing without saying the thing.
Thank you to everyone who has commented and those who are still leaving comments. There have been a few scammers leaving comments saying that different people have won. Please don’t fall for that. I’ll send you a DM if you’ve won and pin a comment next week.
Yes, I got one but didn't fall for it. I appreciate the heads-up
I got one as well... thanks!
Totally agree with you Yea Chicago is closer to you. Everyone tells me why don't I fly to Chicago since I live in STL. And I tell them Chicago and be tricky if you flying Standby cause it is a major hub.
Thanks. I received one of those messages, I thought it looked fishy (no pun intended). :)
Nice to see a former ex-con being successful! My favorite travel story? I had many but I will say going my team to Boracay for a offside! It was awesome. Also, visiting Iceland was soooo cool!
My favorite travel memory was going to Niagara Falls, Ontario on our honeymoon. I did not want to go they're because that's where my parents went in the 50's. We got there and I did not want to leave the rim of the horseshoe falls! The falls were so beautiful I couldn't take my eyes off them. This is also when I realized my husband made no reservations for our entire trip. We spent an hour in the Table Rock gift shop on the pay phone, yes, pay phone... it was 1987, trying to find a room. Newly married, not much money, we had to pay $150 for one night because it was the only place we could find a room! There was a good exchange rate at that time with the American dollar, so my husband's response at my reluctance to pay that much was "Is ok, it's Canadian money!" We loved Niagara Falls, Ontario so much, we've gone back every year we've been married, with the exception of the pandemic years. ❤😊. Now when I want to buy something up there, even 30 plus years later, I tell my husband, "It's ok, it's Canadian money!" 😊
My favorite memory in travel…My daughter and I would watch airplanes at MKE. She was 4 or 5 years old and could name all the airlines from her car seat! Today, 21 years later, she is an airline pilot. Her grade school teacher said, as she always looked out the school window, you’ll never get a job by looking out the window. Guess she was wrong. Congratulations on 100,000
This was a very heartwarming video, thank you! I am a military pilot and am considering a career in commercial airlines, so it is always good to see a pilot who is able to strike a good balance between family and work!
Heartwarming. I had the same feeling.
In 1976, my Dad scraped together enough money to fly the family to California to visit our grandparents. That flight on a TWA 707 changed my life and I've been an aviation & travel junkie for (nearly) 50 years since. Related to that, I appreciate the way your channel celebrates the whole travel process; but, from an insiders perspective. Thank you!
Bro, I love the family time at the end! You have a 6 foot three 300 pound man almost in tears. Beautiful family. I’m so excited to start flight school next month and hopefully hang up the police uniform soon.
Paul I can’t tell you how much this touched my spirit. You’re one of the special ones and you’ll keep doing what you’re doing. Your spreading the love in a very cool one of a kind style. I wish I had you as a role model growing up 🙏🏻💜
Wow, thank you.
While in college at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX (1992-1996), the Tech Band “The Goin’ Band from Raider Land” was invited to march at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. About 200 (of just over 400) of us were able to go. Most of us had never been out of Texas, much less the US. That trip was the best. We were there for 6 days in Ireland an 2 days in London on the way back. We toured all over Ireland. The Cliffs, Waterford, everywhere. We were warmly welcomed everywhere we went. And offered Guinness every, too. I tried, I tried hard but couldn’t drink it, but I’m not much of a drinker.
During the parade, we were cheered on as if we were a local group. It was just amazing.
We arrived late into London and those of us with tickets to Les Miserables were almost denied entry! But we got in and I’ve never seen anything like it. It was the 1st major musical I saw live.
The next day I went alone on the Underground to meet some of my friends to see a musical called “The Buddy Holly” story. He was a singer/songwriter born in Lubbock. After the matinee, we spoke to some of the cast at the stage door because they had better accents than we did! We had some Lubbock trinkets to share with people we met and we gave that cast.
I’m still good friends with a few people that were on that trip and it’s something I will always treasure. And of course my mom, she went with us. Without her I couldn’t have gone. Watching your videos reminded me again how much fun we had. Thank you for sharing.
My favorite travel memory was at the age of 8, I embarked on an unforgettable journey that would ignite a lifelong passion for aviation. From SFO to HNL to GUM, and then on smaller planes to Saipan and Tinian, each step brought me closer to my destiny. Mid-flight, the pilot asked if I wanted to take the controls, and despite my mother's hesitation, I eagerly accepted. Guiding the aircraft, I felt an indescribable thrill that sparked my love for flying. Since then, I've become a private pilot, served in the Army as a Chinook helicopter pilot, and now fly for a regional airline, fueled by the dream of one day joining a major airline. That single moment changed my life forever, forever binding me to the sky.
reminds me of a time when a pilot let his son take control of the plane and killed every soul on board. How dumb of the pilot to let you do that tbh
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My favorite travel memory was flying into Vancouver from Michigan to go on a cruise to Alaska. I was not prepared for the extreme beauty of the West coast. I literally cried at the splendor of it all.
Our favorite travel memory is also the most recent. My wife and I just completed the Everest Base Camp trek. Taking our picture on the rock was so incredibly special. After losing 230 lbs six years ago, completing things like the ebc trek have bee. So wonderful.
Well behaved kids. That's a rarity this day and age. He sat there and didn't bother his dad. Well, his dad was answering questions from subscribers. He even asked if he could sit on his dad's lap because he knew that would interrupt the video. Cute kids
My biggest fear in transitioning from a corporate office job to aviation is how my kids will handle me not being home every night. The family balance you show here and in some of your past videos resonates so much with how I hope we navigate this change. I can’t thank you enough for this content.
That’s my biggest fear too. That and paying for flight training lol
My favourite flight memory is flying into Oslo Gardermoen in winter, the view as we started to come in to land was like something out of a fairy tail.
My favourite memory of an activity when travelling was sailing along Loch Ness at midnight, lit by a full moon in a pair of canoes that we'd joined together and added a tarpaulin sail to, it was eerie and beautiful and a memory I'll never forget.
I just wanted to tell you thank you for all the very moving,motivating and inspirational things that you said when ya'll were driving up to the Gemini Bridges.I loved how you walked your son through what he was feeling. This was just so...
Very motivating & inspirational!Thank you!😊
I appreciate that so much. Thank you.
So nice to see someone who wants to give their kids adventures and create memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives. I do as much as I can with my kids.
My favorite travel memory is snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef, discovering a mesmerizing underwater world
Immersing myself in the serene beauty of the Norwegian fjords is a travel memory that I hold dear to my heart.
Congratulations 🎉🍾
My favorite travel memory was when I went to Poland as a young boy and I saw my Great Grandmother,(It was the only time I saw her before she died 3 years later) I remembered her smile and I remembered how happy she made me. 😔 RIP
My favorite travel memory was when I was 7 years old and my family drove from Mississippi to California to see family there. We were in a Ford Courier pick -up with a camper shell on it. We took 5 days to get there because we were site seeing on the way and we stayed at KOA or similar campgrounds. At night we put the luggage in the cab of the pick-up, I along with my sister slept on slats my dad designed across the with of the camper shell and my mom and dad slept below us in the bed of the truck. It was for a 7 year old a great adventure and something I will never forget.
Favorite Travel memory: going to Myanmar in 2020 and seeing the joy the people there have for life! Traveling down a river in a boat, eating great food, meeting beautiful people, and learning about another culture made the trip one of a lifetime!
My favorite travel memory was on a small plane in Africa, pilot realized I was somewhat understanding the information on the screens and started pointing out traffic within sight, etc. Really fun as a young kid with a pilot dream
Best Travel Memory: My wife and I went to Jamaica for the first time last year for our anniversary. Amazing!
My favorite travel memory? So many since I grew up overseas. But one that stands out is flying Pan Am 747s in the 1970s from the US (HNL) to Australia (SYD) and stopping in Pago Pago to refuel…deplaning onto the tarmac where the locals were lined up selling puka shell necklaces and other trinkets. And, getting to go into the cockpit in flight was always fun!
My favorite travel memory was a trip I took with my mom, great aunt and grandmother to South Fork, CO. We got lost on a backroad but ended up at the most beautiful look out point with a gorgeous sunset. I lost my grandmother the next year to breast cancer.
my favorite travel memory was when I went to Washinton DC in 8th grade for a school trip. We got to do so many things such as go into the white house, visit our state senators in their offices, and go on the capitol building subway. It's a place unlike anywhere else in the country and we actually got back home less than a week before covid started shutting everything down.
We traveled through Scotland and Ireland a few years ago. The best stay was in Galway!! The town was beautiful, the food was great, and everywhere was entertainment!! We saw a “hen do”, and the next morning we watched the send off of Irish troops to Afghanistan. They towns people were amazing! We took a tour of the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. Our guide helped to birth a goat while we were on the island. It was the most authentic experience we could have asked for! Mind you, all this happened in the 2 nights we were there.
Favorite travel memory: Just last year I decided to run a full marathon. I didn't pick just any marathon; I chose the Jungfrau marathon in Switzerland. I trained for months and months, and finally flew out to Switzerland (first time) in September. We spent a day in Zurich and then took a train to Interlaken. The country is insanely beautiful. The day before the race my wife and I paraglided over the town and it was spectacular. The next morning, I ran 26.2 miles through stunning villages, along a river, and up a mountain. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but it might have been the best too. We went back to Switzerland again 3 months later because we loved it so much and my wife even wants to move there now. If you ever have the chance to travel...DO IT.
My favorite memory was when I first flew in a plane going to florida to go to Disney world. I got the window seat and from then on I was hooked on flying. Hopping I can fly airliners like you.
I think my favorite travel memory was when my wife and I travelled with my parents to Scotland and England. Scotland always has that sweet smell of it rains and the scenery in the Scottish Highlands is incredible! We had a great time in London visiting the Zoo and even finding a tiny little restaurant called the Dockland's Diner, in the Dockland's area, that had an outstanding breakfast!
My favorite travel memory is when I visited the UK and went to Wales. We did gorge walking in a river that went down a cliff and abseiled. We did paddle-boarding on a lake in a valley and two RAF Hawk T2s flew through the valley. We got to go on a roller coaster through a forest hill that you control yourself with two levers. It was great!
My favourite travel memory is flying into the maasi Mara in Kenya onto a dirt strip and then immediately seeing my favourite animal, the cheetah with cubs. The most incredible moment.
My greatest memory traveling was our honeymoon trip to Oahu. There was a lot of "first" for my wife and I. Our first wide body trip (777), our first time in a different time zone, and our first time being outside of the continental US. But the greatest memory of all was our helicopter tour of the island. I remember seeing fuel sheen still leaking from the USS Arizona. It was a surreal moment for me because it just wasn't a picture or video of history, it is a moment of history that still can be witnessed today.
Cheers to 100k!
My favorite travel memory is probably being with my husband and two kids in Puerto Rico in 2014 at 10pm one night after we had kayaked to see the bioluminescent bay and when we got out of the kayaks, lots of vendors were selling treats. We bought four shish kebabs and sat and ate them watching the life around us. We were all just happy and in awe of our great fortune to be where we were and to be there together.
My favourite travel memory was my second long haul flight experience on my honeymoon. We stopped off in dubai for a couple hours, on our way to the Maldives. It was timed perfectly. As we arrived into the Maldives we had the most perfect sunrise as we, for the first time, saw all the amazing islands on offer. It was perfect
My favoriate memory is I went back to Paris after 10 years and see how the city has evovled from infrustructure perspective and the culture perspective. I met so many good friends there.
My favorite travel memory would have to be from my time in the Army in Christmas 2017 deployed to Iraq. I know it’s not a “real” travel memory but Christmas Day, with all of my closest brothers, introducing and singing Christmas carols to all the locals, everyone making and giving “gifts” and talking to their families. Such a surreal experience that I’ll never be able to have again! Absolutely love the channel! I’m also in the aviation reason on the military contracting side and I love you, Mentour Pilot, and 74Gear… please don’t ever stop!
My favorite memory was traveling from IAD TO Syd as a teenager. My dad was relocated there for work and we flew on a united 747-400. The pilots were super awesome and i even got some flight deck time! Memories for a lifetime
My favorite travel memory is from the Hofbrau House in Munich in 2019. I met a fabulous person there in 1985. We traveled together for four days, then went our separate ways. We stayed in touch for a while, but life took over, and we lost touch. During an eight hour layover I headed to the Hofbrau House once again. I thought of my long lost friend, and decided to try to find him once again. I found him on Facebook, and we chatted while I ate my lunch, and drank my beer. We managed to meet up again when I traveled from SFO to MYR to see him, and meet his eight beautiful children. We now talk on the phone at least once a week. I am so happy to have reconnected, and I think of that crazy layover often.
I travel each week so I have some great ones. But my favorite is probably on the flight from Denver to Portland. As we were coming into Portland mt.hood was just popping out of the clouds. Looked absolutely amazing.
Also anytime I fly on United is my favorite travel lol. 1k for life
Favorite travel memory was getting to see places where my dad lived in Germany, before he moved to the states as a pre-teen with a good friend of mine from high school when we were 30 somethings.
Favorite travel memory: On a snorkel trip off Maui. I was one of the handful of people still in the water when a pod of wild dolphins came and swam around our boat.
My favorite travel memory.
Booked an airbnb in Bangkok and as soon as we land, realize googlemaps doesn't work. Took a taxi to the area of the airbnb, was a bit nervous being in a different country but thankfully the host sent directions with pictures of major landmarks. To our surprise we were able find the house without GPS. Talk about adventure.
My favorite travel memory is flying for the first time in my adult life. I had a huge change of personality and mental health that culminated into a trip to a school in a little town outside of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. We worked with a school that taught impoverished children. It was the first time that I had traveled out of the United States and it’s lead me to where I am now, which is 10 hours into my private pilot’s license with plans to make it to an airline in the next few years. Thanks for the videos as always!
Favorite travel memory was my first flight in 1981 when I was 17. My filmmaking/photography Prof, four other students, and myself flew from CHA to LAX for a week. Not only was it my first flight but we spent the week hanging out with Robin Williams, Tanya Roberts, Jonathan Winters, Marc Singer, Pam Dawber, etc. on the sets of Beastmaster, Mork & Mindy, etc., attending a midnight screening of Das Boot at Mann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd, ans several other adventures. It was life-changing. Have been watching your channel when you only had a few hundred subscribers. Congratulations on reaching 100,000, Paul!
My favorite travel memory is doing hike near canyonlands. It was a hot day but once i got to the Vista, the temp dropped 20 degrees and i was the only one there. It was the most relaxing and peaceful I've felt
My favorite travel memory is wandering through the vibrant streets of Tokyo, immersing myself in its rich culture and bustling atmosphere.
My best travel memory is when we took a seven day vacation and did seven hikes in seven different states in seven days. We did all of New England. It was amazing. Thank you for your videos. We enjoy each and every one of them.
My go-to for crew appreciation is Lindt truffles. I get the bag from Costco and offer one to the flight crew during a break in service. Even if they don't take one they're always happy they're offered!
Favorite travel memory: flying in first class for the first time. The difference the way the staff treats you. It’s amazing. I wish the flight was longer than 5 hours.
Not travel related but when you sat down with the 2 other pilots and just chatted about front office stuff like regionals, getting to work at United, layoffs etcl. It was great!
Congratulations on 100K! You totally deserve it and you're a great inspiration to aspiring pilots like myself!
30+min?? Letsgo!!!!
Favorite memory, probably kayaking on the coast of Portugal in a national park! Also the food there in general is fantastic.
The first time we took our kids on a flight is priceless. We pulled them out of school early and told them we were driving to San Diego. We stopped for lunch before leaving town and ended them boarding passes while they ate They were so excited.
Your family is so precious! Thanks for sharing your adventures with the world. My favorite travel memory was when I was about 7 and we drove to Pensacola, Florida from my hometown of New Orleans and I saw the beach for the first time. It was breathtaking!
My favorite travel memory was two summers ago traveling to Bar Harbor, Maine & Acadia National Park with our 3 adult sons, 2 of their girlfriends and our dog. Acadia is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, and nothing beats spending time with family. Thanks for your video's Paul!
My favorite travel memory is when I went to live in the South of France (Montpellier) for five months while my parents were teaching there/on a sabbatical. It was amazing going on quick and beautiful train rides throughout France and Barcelona. It was somewhat hard to speak the language but I took 2 years of French before and during my time there in French public schools- with lots of vacations. We toured around Northern France such as Normandy, Lyon, and other places as well as Switzerland and Italy. I always write down the things that we did in a little travel journal the day of so that I can remember and cherish those family moments spent with family. I'm going again to Europe in a few days and can't wait to experience a new country on my bucket list!!
Landing in Paris for the first time. I was 17 years old, just fell in love with aviation, and got the change to jump in a Boeign 777 across the atlantic. During descent, we got a glimpse of the eiffel tower through the clouds, followed by a perfect touch down in CDG. never forget.
Favorite travel memory was traveling to Sydney Australia from LAX on Airbus 380 and back traveling in both economy and business, seeing a beautiful country and amazing sights. Traveling to Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale in South Australia and visiting all of the wonderful wineries there. Amazing trip.
My favorite travel memory is one where my girlfriend and I had only a short layover in London on our way back from our vacation in Italy. We maybe had about 9 hours over the night. So we took the tube to our hotel (with only a small room in the basement) and explored London by night with a few occasional pints from pubs. Tired and exhausted from our previous trip, we headed back tipsy to our room to sleep. 4 hours later we woke up tired as hell to further explore London and to visit all the 'touristy' locations as we both never were in London before. Still dark at around 5am we checked out and walked to Picadilly Circuit, London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Oxford Street and Soho before 9am. We have amazing pictures from Picadilly Circuit by night with the lights from the billboards that were bouncing off the wet street. Or from a breathtaking sunrise when we arrived at Big Ben. And the best part is, that in most pictures we have from that day, we are the only ones on the street. We were both exhausted after that, but we would definitely do it again.
I have a few travel memories that I enjoyed so I’ll list the favorite flight and favorite excursion! My favorite flight was when my family flew United to Paris from Newark when I was 12. I had always wanted to go to Paris so this being my first trip I was beyond excited and happy to be there. As for excursions, seeing the giants causeway when I studied abroad in Ireland was one of the most wonderful things I’ve ever seen.
My favorite travel memory is going to France as an exchange student when I was in 6th grade. Toured the country for a week, then stayed with a family for 2 weeks. First time skiing in the French Alps.
My favorite travel memory is traveling out west and road tripping national parks with my family
My favorite travel memory: We just returned from a trip to Germany. It was the first time my boys traveled on an airplane (that they could remember) and they were able to meet their great grandmother for the first time. Even with a language barrier, so much love was shared and it was beautiful to see them engage with each other. Flying is more than airplanes. It connects friends, people and strangers across the world.
A 16 hour flight on Emirates from ORD-DBX, followed by a 7 hour flight from DBX-LUN the following day to meet my wife's parents, and introduce them to their grandchildren. A visit to Victoria Falls followed by a Safari in Chobe National Park with family was outstanding. Love your content, keep it coming.
The last 10 minutes are the sweetest things I've seen online in a while!
Love from India, cheers to millions more subscribers.
My favorite travel memory isss...... Well it's funny.
I was 8 YO. One of the earliest family trips I remember, our first time as a family in Europe. We were walking in the garden near the Eiffel Tower and I was too excited and walking far from my parents too often. In an attempt to teach me a lesson, they hid behind a wall and I remember freaking out for a few minutes feeling lost!
Favorite travel memory is Disney, when my 17 year old daughter turned her head and Goofy was right there, the look on her face was priceless. I think every travel experience for me has always been a gift I can give my loved ones and it's always for them, I'm a Dad so its who I am.
Wouldn’t it be fitting and satisfying if one day, one or both of your kids stand atop an overlook to view Olympus Mons and remember this day with their mom and dad in Utah. A day they learned to be brave.
One of my favorite travel memories was going on a road trip from LA to Seattle with my mom, brother, aunt, uncle and cousins
my happiest memories are from a few spots that have quite a few people at once, with just the right mood. It's more about the people, for me. I like pedestrian places, where you mostly see people going on foot and you don't hear the sound of engines. So a few places check these boxes. My favorite is Venice, in shoulder season and avoiding the most busy parts.
I'm 22 and this is my favorite travel memory yet. This summer I traveled across the globe from India to Canada in order to do my fight training. I carefully planned my journey to fly in the 787, the a380 and the 777. I loved every bit of the journey and love the training that I am on right now!
Favorite travel memory... Spending a month with a childhood friend who was in the Peace Corps in The Gambia in West Africa in 1990. Lived in his village for 3 weeks with no running water or electricity. No Internet then so a 2 min $20 phone call home to let my folks know I arrived was it for 30 days. It was rough living but so much fun and memories we still talk about.
A close second was flying into Kai Tak 4 days before it closed on the jumpseat of a FedEx MD-11 and seeing the Checkerboard Approach from Row 0. Flew out of Chek Lap Kok a few days later (on a United jumpseat).
My favorite travel memory was flying in 2019 from CVG to JFK with United. It was my first time in a plane as an adult and it helped me fall in love with flying. I was pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist and that memory of flying and seeing the world from up there persuaded me to change my career to aviation after I graduated. I’m now in flight school and super close to getting my PPL! Aviation influencers like you helped me get the courage to change my career so thank you so much for showing the world how awesome aviation is. Congrats on 100K!
My favorite travel memory was driving the Million Dollar Road in Ouray Colorado and jeeping to Telluride for the first time. Later decided to move there and loved living in the mountains! Now back to Texas with lots of cool memories!
One of my favorite travel memories was taking our kids to Disney World for the first time. It was the first time the kids flew on a plane so getting to see their excitement experiencing new things was awesome!
My favorite travel memory was every year driving to lake Powell and staying a week on a beautiful houseboat with my family! We haven’t gone in a few years and I promise my kids I will take them as they grow! The drive is so long from PHX but worth every minute
My favorite travel memory was when I was in high school my parents took us to Craters of the Moon in Idaho. One night, the sky was clear and my dad brought out the telescope and sky map. We all laid on the campground road at midnight to stare up at the stars and eat s'mores. We were out there for hours. My parents had never let us stay up that late before to watch the stars. We all still talk about that night.
My favorite travel memory was I was able to accompany my parents to their dream destinations of Rome and Vatican City. I had to do most of the logistics, but I was happy to do that for them. Best of all, we used United MileagePlus miles to get there!
So my husband is all about conquering fear… that type you know! I appreciate it because he loved adventure. Scary and beautiful. When we were very early in our relationship we went from Calgary Alberta Canada to Toronto Canada for my sister wedding. On the way one of many tent nights we camped at a site in Souix Narrows in Sault Saint Marie ON. I had an uneasy feeling. Telling my brave heart that with all these campers around the bears must be a plenty. He was like aaahh bears they aren’t interested in us. Well one circled our tent for an hour the crows went crazy and I was dripping in sweat from fear. Let’s say that ended our camping journey. You know not all fears are worth it.
My favorite travel memory was June/July 2014. My first ever time going to London, with my family. Then took a Eurostar to Paris, spent the day in Paris, then took a night train to Venice, Italy. Then boarded a 9 day Greek Isles cruise that stopped in several Greek Islands but also a few Turkish islands too!
Favorite memory was flying to California as a kid. Our first major vacation and my first flight.
Congrats on 100K. My favorite memory was flying from IAD to Beijing on a United 747 in businesses class. It was daylight the whole way and our Polar route took us right over the North Pole in CAVUK conditions. My eyes were glued to the window over the North Pole and all of a sudden we had been heading north but now we were heading south. When we got to Beijing we were vectored for 45 minutes on a typical hazy low vis day in China. The Captain got on the PA and announced that the only thunderstorm in China was right over the airport so we had to divert to an alternate whose name I can’t remember. I was right behind the cockpit and the pilot was trying to arrange fueling. The flight attendants were concerned about the dogs in the baggage. After an hour we finally departed for Beijing and arrived at the brand new terminal. It was definitely a flight to remember.
This content is just beyond incredible. The drone footage & editing are just next level and so enjoyable to watch! So glad to have found your channel.
My favourite travel memory was our spring break trip to Florida. My father couldn’t come. He texted to see how the trip was going. My response, “better if you were here”. The next day he flew down and surprised us! I cried
My favorite travel memory is when I was 11 years old, the pilot of a 737 allowed me into the cockpit to play with the flight controls. This sparked my aviation passion!
Im 69 yrs old and retired , BUT, Ive always been fascinated by commercial airliners.. If I were to go back in time and start my work career over, it would certainly be as an airline pilot. To be in charge of a super bird and passengers is a responsibility I would have very much enjoyed. So, watching your vids is the next best thing. I also enjoy streaming plane spotting sites. Tks
My favorite travel memory was traveling from Norfolk, VA to Krakow, Poland. Drove 4 hrs. to BWI. Hopped on Icelandair bound for Reykjavik. Missed my connection in Reykjavik, so unexpectedly stayed overnight (booked tickets on separate carriers, rookie mistake). Was rebooked on SAS the next day and flew into Copenhagen with a 6 hour layover that turned into 10 hrs. Took off bound for Gdansk, Poland only to be diverted to Warsaw due to weather in Gdansk. Was then put on a bus and drove 4 hrs. to Gdansk to meet up with my wife who was living in Slupsk for work. Got in a 230AM. Slept for 2 hours and then got on a train to Krakow, Poland where we vacationed for a few days. Left Norfolk Thursday Afternoon and got to Krakow Saturday Morning. It was a beautiful disaster and great travel memory!
My favorite travel memory would probably be when I went to Lebanon to visit my dads side of the family. Wonderful country. Aside from all the a,aging things the country has to offer, it really made me enjoy some of the simplest things. I was about 10 years old when I went, but I’ll never forget how tight knit the neighbors were. It felt like one giant family. I remember racing on bikes with other kids my age and loving it so much despite the heat, humidity, and the fact my bike didn’t even have a seat. My dad had yelled at me for riding it, because he thought it was dangerous, and I started crying in frustration because I was having the time of my life. I’ll also never forget how freaky the approach felt coming into Beirut at night. The darkness over the Mediterranean made it seem as if the plane was flying only a few feet over the water, my depth perception was so messed up, and while the idea of that scared me I was fascinated by it!
My favorite travel memory has got to be when I discovered my love for aviation. I was in the 6th grade and I was fascinated with history so my mom and I took a trip to Washington DC. On our way back, we flew from DCA to Chicago Ohare and then back to our home in Tulsa. On our leg from Chicago to Tulsa, we were flying on the 737-700. I was sitting in the front row on the aisle and I had my favorite toy with me. It was a little model 747. The captain happened to see me with my model and he invited me up to the cockpit where I got to sit in the captains seat and he showed me what some of the controls did. I instantly fell in love and told my mom soon after that that’s what I wanted to do when I grew up. Fast forward 7 years later to the present day where I am currently working on my private pilot’s license in hopes of one day flying for United Airlines.
PS; congrats on 100k. That is an accomplishment that is so well deserved. You put so much passion into your videos that keeps the viewer so engaged the entire time. I absolutely love your videos and can’t wait for all of those future adventures. Maybe one day I’ll be up there flying with ya.
Favorite travel memory was visiting Costa Rica with my wife for our honeymoon! Awesome place with so much natural beauty and so much stuff to do!
My favorite travel memory was hiking with my family to our first 14er in Colorado, Grays Peak. When we finally got to the top we couldn't believe we had made it; it was a goal we'd had for many years, and we finally achieved it together. I had to smile when I watched you and Erin climb to Windsor Lake. I felt the exact same way climbing the 14er that your Erin did climbing to the lake. I appreciate you including those clips in the video; it will help a lot of people realize the difficulty of hiking to that altitude and being prepared for that experience.
My favorite travel memory is flying from Incheon International to SeaTac after spending three years living there. It was my 10 month old daughter's first flight, and it was the end of 2020. Our flight had very few passengers, and the flight attendants couldn't have been kinder, making sure we and our daughter were absolutely comfortable. They even gave us a second row so that we could take turns sleeping. Thankfully, our daughter slept the whole flight, and when she woke up for our descent into SeaTac, she was laughing and smiling. When we landed, our daughter met her grandparents for the first time ❤ She loves flying, and whenever her daddy goes away to fly, she tells him she wants a turn. 😄
Is she scared of turbulence?
Favorite travel memory was definitely going to Madrid for the first time. The fact that there's so much delicious, affordable food and drink there makes it one of my favorite cities in the world. Also got to catch an atletico madrid game while I was there!
My favorite travel memory was flying into Chicago to meet my guy. We met during Covid on line. We chatted for 3 months. Finally we decided to meet in person and the only way we could meet was for me to fly from Canada (thunder bay, ont) into the states. At that time, no ground travel was allowed. Only essential workers...thank god for that loop hole...it was love at first sight! Still going strong but thankfully we can now drive to see each other...Minneapolis to Thunder Bay and nice versa...3 years strong!
Favorite travel memory has to be going to Taiwan to visit my grandma for the first time. Seeing the difference in culture was such a great experience.
Another good one was when we missed our flight from training in Indianapolis because class ran late. Our manager didn't look us on the flight and it was leaving in a half hour and there was no time to get us booked.There were no other flights to get us home. Our manager told us to deal with it ourselves since we were the ones that were stuck there. We had to sit at the airport for hours because nobody would fax the paperwork for us to go to the hotel. In the morning we were waiting for the shuttle before anyone was in the lobby. By the time the shuttle came the lobby was jammed with people and there was only one seat left In the van so I had to sit on my coworkers lap in the shuttle because there was no way we were missing our flight again. We were only supposed to be there for one day so we didn't bring our suitcase. You can only imagine how fun that trip was.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Your family is lovely and gracious to share their precious time with us.
My favorite travel memory is the entirety of a 2 week trip to the UK. New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, Scotland; driving in Scotland and Ireland, visiting the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland; getting lost without a map in Northern Ireland; the castle at Kilkenny, and the Beauty of St Stephen's park in Dublin.
I was trying to pick one experience from the trip, but each has a special place in my heart.
I think part of what makes them special is the human element, the broken suitcase, renting wheelchairs due to a non-travel related injury, rolling with detours when the map has failed - and trusting you will get where you are supposed to be at some point, things like that. They make the experience unique.