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- čas přidán 13. 01. 2022
- Welcome to DURBAN! In this video we visited some of the places that were around at the very start of Durban city. We had so much fun exploring this area and celebrating my (Chantz) birthday weekend :)
#durban #royalhotel #romarevolving
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Amber Lights - Chill Cole
Restart - Cospe
Surrounded by Nature - Chill Cole
Turntable Tale - Dusty Decks
Coniferous - Jobii
Bumfuzzle - Jobii
Ten Days - Dylan Sitts
Blue Dream - Cheel
Yim Yim - Giants' Nest
Calling Me - Ooyy
Language - A P O L L O
Wild Slide - Jules Gala
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Was so amazing to see Rescue 5 pass you on your boat ride. Until last year I was one of the Rescue Coxswain’s who commanded Rescue 5. Brilliant rescue craft and a very interesting story how such modern vessels are now operated by Sea Rescue South Africa.
Wow, that’s so awesome! You must have so many great stories! It looked like they were actually busy filming a video as well.
After almost 30 years as a volunteer I have quite a few stories I could tell. One of the last times I took Rescue 5 to sea was at night in a howling North Easter and literally drove the boat on feel. The sea was punishing that night but she handled the conditions exceptionally well. If you are ever in Durban again I could arrange a tour of the station and Rescue 5.
@@AndreFletcher Hi Andre, that sounds so hectic 😬😅
We would love a tour! 🙏 we could do one of the weekends in March?
@@BeingBedingfield Sure! I’ll make the arrangements.
@@AndreFletcher awesome 🤗 are you on Instagram or Facebook? Might be easier to communicate there
Thank you for what you are doing for Durban. Something that the tourism agency should be doing but failing to do so.
Thanks so much, really means a lot 🙏😊
We love Durban ❤️
I love what you are doing for Durban tourism ❤️ thanks again for the quality content
Thanks so much. Really appreciate your support 😊
Durban is where I was born in 1982. Raised and lived there until age 35. Got married there, both my daughters born there in 2004 and 2006. We now live in Gold Coast, Queensland Australia for the past 5yrs. Watching your videos made us homesick. We LOVE Australia and everything it offers, it's our new home... but Durban will always be our "HOME" if you know what I mean. Thank you for sharing guys, lots of love, the Britz family.
Hello Britz family 👋
Thanks for the message 😊
Both Craig and I have family that’s now in Australia, and they’re all loving it there. But we totally understand what you mean.
Part of our motivation for making these videos is to bring a small piece of home to those who have moved away from SA 😊 Let us know if there’s anywhere specific that you’d like to see in upcoming videos 😊
Wow, the views overlooking Durban from your room are beautiful, great value for money! The night time views from Roma were the best though, we love dinner with a view like that, especially when it rotates. Great video enjoying the old style of Durban, Happy Birthday Chantelle! 🥳
Yeah, the views are stunning! The perks of staying in an old hotel 😅 lower price because of wear and tear, but still the same great views 😊
I really like how the municipality and private business people are investing in the harbour and point to make it a tourism friendly place unlike the 2000s and early 2010s
South Africans watching your video from Northern Ireland imagine. Wonderful guys we enjoy your videos and very soon we will visit home and visit all the places you showed us. Keep up the good work. We are staying
Awesome that you’re watching all the way in Ireland 🤗 We hope all your travel plans go smoothly 🇿🇦
@@BeingBedingfield thanks homie
Thank you! From Denmark again! Our son was manager of The Royal around the nineties! Let’s revive beautiful Durban!,
Hi June 👋
Can’t believe your son was the manager there...the Royal Hotel must’ve been amazing in its prime 🥰
Hope all is well in Denmark 😊
Let us know if there are any specific areas that you would like to see in our videos 🙂
Your son being an ex manager and the Royal being my 2nd home in 1980-1990's, seems they have spent very little to upgrade in the last 40 years, be interested to know what your son thinks based on this vid ? I have long since left Durban in 1997 and was astonished, even the rooms have the same chairs !
I've lived in Durban my entire life and drive through these streets everyday and this video just made me wanna tour Durban 🤣🤣🤣 last time I was at the museum I was 13🙈
We have so much fun being tourists in our own city, we hope you take some time to try it as well 😅
Hi Craig and Chantz. I'm a former Durbanite and I found your channel a few weeks back. I love the durban and KZN videos, this video takes me back to when I was a teenager and used to go to the museum over 25 years ago. Keep up the great content. Thanks
Hi Gov, thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment 😊 glad that we could bring back some memories for you 😁
You're making me want to visit Durban! First off - the weather there looks great. Secondly, there seems to be so much to see and do. Your hotel seemed very comfortable and located in a great spot. I love that the city is waterfront and cool to see the cruise ships visit there. Your dinner looked so yummy!! I love Italian food - so I would have probably had the lasagna too. So sad you lost your hat!! It was so cute.
Yes, our weather is really amazing 😊
Aw thanks, really liked that hat, hope Craig gets me a new one 😂
You guys are incredible... Your content on Durban really brings back that "nostalgic Durban flavour" that I so dearly miss.
Keep it coming! and Be safe😊
Thanks so much for watching 😊 we were feeling very nostalgic as well 😅
Wow, seems like a very popular hotel in Durban, impressive that even Queen Elizabeth stayed in there! Love the revolving restaurant, we were in one of them in Sydney and had a great time! The food is looking so good so are the views from up there! Boat tour looks so much fun too!
It was a really popular hotel back in the day...unfortunately not so much these days 🙁
The views in Sydney must be incredible 🤩
A very Happy Birthday Chantz. Last time we stayed in a hotel in Durban was on honeymoon just over 50 years ago. God bless from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Hi Dawn, thank you for the bday wishes 😊
Wow, must’ve been an amazing honeymoon 🥰
As a former Durbanite, your videos always bring me a sense of warm nostalgia. It was nice to see a bit of the city again and the museum, I too haven’t been in the museum for over 30 years. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to visit Durban again.
Thanks so much for watching 😊 It was great visiting some places that we haven’t been to in such a long time 😁
Great seeing Durban after 25 year s great guy s
I'm still a Durbanite
The Royal Hotel in Durban, South Africa is just amazing for tourists to visit in 2022!
Wow a revolving restaurant is definitely on our to do list! That looks like such an amazing experience! Glad you could celebrate your birthday in style Chantz! We love boat tours too! The best way to end any trip!
Thanks guys!
Yes, you guys have done some amazing boat tours 😊 such a great way to see a place from a different perspective 😊
The hotel and staff here is absolutely amazing ❤️
The staff were super friendly ☺️
Maaaannn Durban looks so awesome! We’d love to visit one day 🙌 so glad we found your channel, you guys have such a great energy and it’s really lovely to join you on your adventures.
Thanks so much you guys! Really appreciate the kind words 💕
Gosh, that museum hasn’t changed in 40 years.
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I've been contemplating moving to Durban and you guys are just selling it to me😆 Love the content guys!✨
Btw Happy Birthday Chantz! ✨
Thanks so much Kgomotso 😊
And thanks for the bday wishes 💕
@Kgomotso ive already moved and im loving it.
@@tknxumalo1500 That's great to hear! I'm glad your enjoying it✨
Durban is a fantastic city! You both made it look more beautiful.👌
Thank you, for the views.👍👏
Thanks so much, really appreciate it and thanks for watching 😊
Love this couple 😁continue with the great work guys we behind you .
Aw, thanks Chef Siya 😊
Stunning quality local content, thank you guys so much. We love Durban!
Thank you so much! We also love Durban ❤️😊
Thank you for the wonderful videos of Durban. Durban needs every bit of publicity Durban can get. Awesome guys.
Thanks so much Sunderan!
Wow so lovely to see our city... You did us proud, Thank you Team B...
Thanks so much for watching Angie 😊 Love it...Team B 🤗
Being a Durbanite and embarrassingly only visiting the Roma in December 2021 I have to agree the experience was amazing but seeing the inside of the Royal Hotel... Is making me want to book a room and experience that for the first time. Thanks for this vid
Thanks so much for watching...never too late to visit the Roma 😊
It really felt like we went back in time at the Royal...it was our first time there and have only heard stories from our parents about how they used to hang out at the rooftop bar 😅 (which sadly isn’t there anymore). If you do stay there...just be ready for some wear and tear and as we said some noises (I always travel with earplugs, so wasn’t too bad 😅)
This is so cool. Ex-Durbanite living in Cape Town. Love your content. Brings back incredible memories. Thank you for this awesome video. You guys are great.
Thanks so much for watching 😊 Glad to bring some Durban memories to your screen 😅☀️
so happy to see the place again . used to be my favorite place , played squash each week there, then used the steam room . the coffee shop in the lobby was my lunch time treat on Sundays .
Hi Nirri, thanks so much for watching and thanks for sharing your memories of the Royal. It must’ve been such a cool place to hang out in back in the day 😌
Thanks so much for your video. I grew up in Durban and moved to Cape Town in my 40's in 1992. Been to many of your places and so enjoyed being there with you.
Hi Allen 👋 thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. So glad we could take you on a trip down memory lane 😊
Thank you for showcasing our beautiful city
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Currently binge watching all your videos this Sunday afternoon. Absolutely obsessed with your adventures. Thank you for taking us home when we can't be there.
Awww, thanks so much 🤗🙏 really appreciate it!
Where do you live now?
Botswana. But I'm a beach girl through and through. Born in Empangeni. Mom stays in Mtwalume. And my heart is at the beach and KZN is my favorite place in the whole world.
@@galynlkhan7966 I’m sure Botswana is nice, my parents did a roadtrip there a few years ago and loved it.
But yes, we loooove coastal KZN 🤗🥰
Absolutely beautiful 🤗💐
Thank you 😊
A blast from the past - my late grandfather used to go stay in the Royal Hotel in the 70s for the Durban July!
That must’ve been amazing back in the day 😊
Craig and I actually met at the Durban July 😅
I remember back in the 90s when a classmate asked me, how was Roma Revolting 😂😂😂. Was a kid back then and used to go to Roma often with my parents. Haven't been to Durban for 20 years.. so nostalgic 😢
We know not everyone likes the Roma, but we've only ever had great experiences :) Thanks so much for watching, glad we could bring a little bit of Durbz to your screen :)
Wooow I had no idea about Roma revolving restaurant ...nice spot finna check it out
Thanks for watching 😊 And Roma is a really nice experience with awesome views 😊
Happy Birthday Chantz! Love your dress you wore to dinner! The hotel looked amazing loved the history and the location seems perfect! Bloops are always fun, sorry about your hat! Great video! ~Cara 😊
Hi Cara, thanks so much for the birthday wishes 😊
Hey guys, watching your experiences makes us want to visit Durban 😍 the views from the rotating restaurant are amazing. And wow all of the food looked delicious, we would want to try both the bisque and chowder..yum. How cool they have dishes that can be prepared in front of the table ❤️
The harbor cruise looked fun 😁 but RIP Chantz's hat!
Thanks for watching guys! We had such a fun weekend being tourists in our own city 😅
I guess Craig needs to get me another hat now 😂
Hi guys, just watched your vid with some interest..!! Originally from Umhlanga, I'm now living in Strand, Cape Town.
Myself and a guy called Delroy worked for Paul Molle' Assoc. the Interior Design Studio responsible for the original revamp of the Royal Hotel. The Client at the time was Russell Steven's.
It still looks pretty much as it did back then, early 80's if memory serves me correctly. I was personally responsible for the interior design of the Exchange Bar.
We used to frequent the Roma in those days..!! It seems as though the menu is still the same...!!
Wilson's Wharf is named after an old friend of mine (John Wilson) who ran his shopfitting business from those premises.
Thank you both for a super presentation, makes me a little heartsore ❤ btw. I'm still an ardent *SHARKS* supporter..!!
@@BeingBedingfield yes, he definitely needs to get you a new hat 😆
Thank you for showcasing Durban. Enjoyed your enthusiasm. Keep it rolling.
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Truly splendid. I live not far from Wilson's Wharf.
Thanks for watching 😊
Wow amazing very beautifull vidoe my friend i like this video watching here from Indonesia
Thank you so much 😊 Hope all is well in Indonesia 😊
Durban is my home town. Beautiful place to be. Lots to see an explore
Wishing you an amazing birthday weekend 🎂🥳. Thank you for the wonderful take on our city . 😊
Thanks for the bday wishes Sheldon 😊
Our city is so beautiful, right 😅 Luckily the perfect weather made it look even more stunning ☀️
Thanks so much for all your support for our channel 🙏😊
Very nice video!! Very informative and beautiful!!
Thanks so much Giovanni! Do you still plan on visiting SA?
I do hope they restore it's glory,just because it's old doesn't mean it shouldn't be treated well. OMW!!!Soooo sad to see.the restaurants and shops at Wilson's Wharf have closed😦😩😢😢😦😧
Totally agree! So much potential!
Really sad to see Wilson’s Wharf like this 🙁
Wow! What a great video about our hometown. My first time to see this channel I've just subscribed. Thank you for promoting Durbs.
Welcome to our channel 💕 thanks so much for watching 😊
Got a Kara and Nate vibe. As a Durbanite, thanks for the vid on our imperfect but lovely city.
Hi Robert, your comment means so much...Kara and Nate are out absolute idols 😅
Yes, Durban is not perfect, but it’s got so much potential 😌 we love our beautiful city 😊
Great vidoe! Please do a video on other places in the larger Durban area, like an overnight stay in Karkloof, etc. ... things that are really just 30-45 minute from your home but feels like taking a holiday!
Great idea 😊👍🙏
I was born in DUrban in 1987 but moved to Pretoria in 1990 which is probably where i will stay forever. Havent been to Durbs since 2015 before that i was last there in 2004. The riots in 2021 gave me an extremely bad impression of Durban i thought i would never go back. Feels like the politicians down there dropped the ball especially compared to Cape Town...But this video gave me hope in having faith in my birthtown, maybe i might do an esports tournament there, KZN's gamers need some love to :)
Hi, thanks so much for watching our video. We really love Durban and want to show everyone how beautiful our city is :) I'm sure an esports tournament would be great :)
Great video Craig & Chantz!
Thanks so much Theo 😊
I've been to these places so many times, nice to see it through video, Durban is beautiful.
Thanks for watching 😊 Durban really is beautiful 😊
You guys are quite brave to be walking so freely on the streets of DBN. We live here but don't dare take a chance to walk about😞. Stay safe and enjoy 🙂
Hi Shana, the streets were very quiet when we were out, we wouldn’t walk about during the week unfortunately 😔 so we would recommend going with a tour group or during a quiet time over the weekend 😬
@@BeingBedingfield 🏵️🏵️
It depends where each and every country or town has its own crime and problem even on New York there are places you won't go at nite😳🤷e
my daughter and I used to go to durban Beach a lot. the last time we went we decided 2as the last, not due to crime, we from JHb originally so are used to that, but due to the litter, rude people and appalling toilet facilities. I love South Africa, but it's time people took more pride in it thank you for highlighting the beautiful side to it..... I wish people would realise how amazi g SA is xxx
Loved your look at the musum. I and my friends spent many hours, many days there as kids when we were in highschool. A fantastic museum. I heard that one of the previous directors, Clancy, I think his name was did the paintings for the backgrounds to the exhibits. I believe that he took inspiration from the American Museum of Natural History in New York. We used to park in the Royal Parking whenever we went to concerts in the City hall with the Durban Symphony Orchestra (long time ago) and then the Natal Philharmonic. Ate at the Royal Grill as well. I remember my parents talking about what a pity it was that the original Royal Hotel, very much a Victorian Colonial structure, was demolished to make way for the current High Rise. I lived in Durban for 32 years but only made it out on a harbor cruise once, on the old Sarie Marais, and never did make it to the Revolving Restaurant unfortunately. By the way. The art museum above the Science Museum was supposed to have acquired either a painting by Constable or Turner back either in the late 70's or early 80's. I remember going there with a friend of mine to try and find it but despite a bunch of signs ostensibly point to it it wasnt' there. Perhaps if you ever go back in future you can ask about it.
Hi, thanks so much for watching. The Royal Hotel is completely different to the old photos we've seen (on the Durban Down Memory Lane Facebook group). But we still got that 'stepping back in time' feeling.
It must've been so nice going to concerts in City Hall, the building is so beautiful!
Watching from Durban, South Beach.
Thanks so much for watching Frank 🙏😊
All the hotels are beat up and dirty in Durban.But the people and food is one of my favorite places in South Africa.
Yeah, renovations are much needed 😌 At least the Royal was clean!
Well done guys on a great video! Really enjoyed watching this video of my home town!
Thanks for watching Mike 😊
You just gave me a top billing feel. Love the content. To think the royal is just a two minute walk away from me. 😅
Thanks so much for saying that, that’s a huge compliment for us 🤗
Can’t believe you’re so close to the Royal! If we were so close, we’d go to the bar on the bottom floor every weekend 😅
@@BeingBedingfield it's a nice spot. Enjoy. 😉😁
Happy birthday chantz have a awesome day from London
Thanks so much Laural 😅
Hope you’re having an awesome weekend there in London!
Great video, Roma Revolving just saved my gf bday plans....
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Good to see Roma restaurant still good at time of filming. Sad you have to drive from Royal Hotel, it should be one of those marvelous walks, but that's the reality of Durban nowadays. It once had a vibrancy to rival Miami. Let's get back there. Perhaps when we can pass the era of destructive politics this much-loved city can thrive again. Great travel-logue and public service.
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. Agree! We would’ve liked nothing more than to take a walk to the Roma 😢 Durban has sooo much potential!
Wow thanks for this all places on our checklist to go to that we just couldn't go to and we weren't even sure if these places were open but we so wanted to check them out thank you again
Yay, glad we could help, hopefully you can visit some of these places soon 😊
Great content guys. With so much of grim and depressing news around the world its refreshing to see the beauty and splendor of some of the places you have visited in SA through your lens. You have great chemistry and a wonderful vibe in your videos. New subscriber to the channel here.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, Andrew 🙏😊 We always see the positive side of things, so we’re glad it shows in our vlogs 😊 Hope you enjoy our upcoming SA content 😊
Great Video ! Love the content.
Thanks so much 😊
First time on this channel amazing experience 🙌
Thanks so much and welcome to our channel 🤗
wow really good.. Made me feel homesick..
Thanks for watching, where do you live now?
Love your energy and love your channel
Thank you so much 🙏😊
Well done. Really 😉 watching this.
Thanks so much Anne 😊
Great work guys , really enjoy your content 👍 👏
Thank you, really appreciate it 😊
😻 my city 😍😍
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Thanks you so much for this remarkable video about the South African city with many great things to offers for tourists in 2022!
Hi guys, great video. Nice that you've done Victoria Embankment and Wilson's Wharf. Roma Revolving Restaurant is looking good as well. Lots of investment happening in the area! Keep up the great work!!!!
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Beautiful In South Africa 🇿🇦
I really enjoy you guys so buetifull ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much Trudy 🥰❤️
Great video guys
Thanks so much 😊
Just bumped into this channel. Great video! Subscribed :)
Thanks so much Londeka, welcome to our channel 💕😊
Thank you for this video, Durban is my home town and I have never really explored it, never even thought of staying at the Royal hotel but after watching this video I will. this was such a lovely video to watch.
Brings back memories yacht amber d lane
Great 👍 quality content marketing Durban…I can visit one day for sure..
Thanks so much, hope you can make it one day 😊
Awesome video :)
Thank you 😊
Loved this video. I would like to know if the Lasagna is Better at the Roma Revolving Restaurant or at Mama Luciana in Durban North. Keep up the awesome work!
Eeek 😬 Don’t ask us such tough questions 😂 Really hard to choose a favourite 😱 🙈
Thanks for watching though 💕
Thankyou guys for the awesome content,helps so much,please keep the content coming,show us more off kzn,Thankyou an Godbless👍
Thanks so much for watching! More of KZN will follow soon 😊
Wow, i worked at the Royal, great memories. Crazy top of the Royal pool. I worked as a barman at the bar
Happy birthday gorgeous. I had mine in November 🎂🎉🎈🎁
Appreciate it so much 🙏😊 happy belated bday to you 🥳
@@BeingBedingfield baie dankie 💜🌷
Nice one. Be sure to check out Cool Runnings drumming circle on Thursday nights. I wish more people would go out more often and take back the streets. Durban has so much potential
That sounds cool! Where is that?
@@BeingBedingfield 49 Milne St, Durban Central. I just hope lockdown hasn't affected it too much, but have a look. Also Monday night karaoke at Villin's pub in Glenwood Village on the Berea.
@@bobmkhwanazi6649 thanks for the suggestions 🙏😊
You guys should explore Durban Beach front Blue lagoon and suncoast
Hi Hatim, we have a full video of Durban Beach front 😊 we still need to do a full video on Blue Lagoon and Suncoast 🙌
Thank you for making this video, I miss my home town
Where did you go? JHB?
Durban does not get recocnized so thank for making this vid😊
Thanks for watching 😊
this is cool
Awesome couple... Came across your channel today.
Thanks so much, welcome to our channel 😊
🤯my country same province and same city where I live!
Thanks so much for watching, Marcus :)
Please can you make videos about places and towns to live in South Africa for foreigners…need more content like that .. thanks 🙏
Hi, it’s a great idea. We’ll explore your suggestion and see if we can come up with something informative.
...you sound South African...one subscriber added...Proudly South African
Yes, we are proudly South African 😁🇿🇦
I visited the same places that you have on the video aside from the musuem just a few days ago. I agree with the views expressed abut the hotel and wilsons wharf particularly about restoring these establishments to its former glory. Clearly whats missing in both these aspects is the absence of critical but honest criticsm.
What other honest criticism you wanted the Bedingfield to express.? Yes, Durban was enchanting 100 years ago when the oppressed owners of the land were "kept" in their place. The glorious days of "white only " beaches and black servants tending to your every needs will never return. Unless the devil himself came down to earth to rule. Poverty is a horrible thing. It breads crime and danger. Only South Africans of all races and good will can bring and end to it. Then you will see a glorious SA where everyone can walk safely anywhere no matter what time of the day or night.
@@chocon8818 I am absolutely confused and very unsure what your rant is all about. Perhaps you may want to explain what you are trying to say that is understandable.
amazing video content. thank you
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved this episode because it reminded me so much of my childhood, I wonder what happened to Workshop and Wheel ?
Hi Dave...we were a bit nervous to explore the Workshop area 🙈 The Wheel I think changed into a Chinese Mall, not too sure 🤔
13:00 thank you for the positive representation
For years and years my aunt and uncle used to go to Durban every year for their holiday. They would go by train from Cape Town. That in itself was an adventure.
Now nobody goes, to Durban after all those riots and nobody goes on the long distance trains anymore. Not even sure if there is a train to Durban anymore.
Good hotel, I did their website some years back before it was Coastlands.
Oh awesome!
Loved all these places when I went there, except for the Royal hotel and Roma revolving restaurant as I still need to go there 😢
Visited in 2019 as nd fell in love with this city but heard about recent floods so a careful to come again.