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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • My name is Michael and I'm a full time CZcamsr, making adventure vlogs and behind-the-scenes videos to showcase the amazing people that make our world incredible.
    I'm so excited to have you here. 2019 is going to be AWESOME!
    If you're not already subscribed, click it, because I don't know where I'm going next, but I know I want you there with me.
    We all have our own origin story, and I really want to hear yours.
    Subscribe to DownieLive on Instagram for photos and behind-the-scenes content. Oh yeah, and subscribe to me here on CZcams / downielive for more great videos!
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    DownieLive is a canadian behind-the-scenes adventure channel, hosted by me, Michael Downie. Thanks for watching (and reading all the way to the bottom). As always, I don't know where I'm going next, but I know I want you there with me.
    See you in the next one.
    -Mike

Komentáře • 1,1K

  • @JL93067
    @JL93067 Před 4 lety +124

    Love this guy. Presentation is always fun and sincere. He is the kind of guy I want my daughter to marry ! Thanks for making vlogging fun .

    • @melissaresendes8966
      @melissaresendes8966 Před 4 lety +19

      Yes. Son in law material says my hubby...So I said "maybe he likes guys!" My hubby said "if so, I'm leaving you for him. He's always happy."

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 4 lety +30

      My gf Nicole will love these comments 😄😄
      Thanks guys! Made my day!

    • @GrotrianSeiler
      @GrotrianSeiler Před 4 lety +8

      John L this comment pretty much nails it. Super chill kid. Great attitude. Always an interesting adventure.

    • @violetmaxedon9212
      @violetmaxedon9212 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm in TX. Watching some of your older videos as I ran through the new ones. Have loved the ones in Canada. My dream summer vacation. Especially if it included a train. Thanks for sharing places I will probably never see.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety +7

      I’m happy to share my country with you, whether you come to explore for yourself or simply live vicariously through my videos.

  • @phebzb1069
    @phebzb1069 Před 3 lety +17

    Your line “ I dont know where I’m going next, but I know I want you there with me” is what’s interesting and made me clicked the subscribe button👍Truly amazing videos you created👏Good luck young man🙏👍from Mississauga, Ontario

  • @yelyint5620
    @yelyint5620 Před 4 lety +49

    "I got laid off. No hard feelings. The company had to downsize. I get it."
    Those words hit home. I just got laid off because of COVID-19's impact, and man, it sucks. But your video makes me smile, and I do realize I'm not the only one who is jobless during this challenging time. Hope I will find a bright light at the end of the tunnel, soon. Thank you for the inspiration, Michael. You and your video saved a soul today.
    P.S. I just found out your channel via David from Vancouver's video. Cheers to both of you guys for making us smile with your cool videos. Stay safe, and please take care.

  • @brianulmer4773
    @brianulmer4773 Před rokem +1

    I'm from The United States of America and I live in Oregon. To tell you the truth I love all your videos and I look forward to watching your show. Thank you.

  • @sharonallen6921
    @sharonallen6921 Před 3 lety +8

    Well, I'm almost 2 years behind but here's my take: I've been watching your videos for a bit and took the plunge to subscribe because of your positive energy, the fact you take us to unusual places and we experience some things we might have not thought of had we not seen you experiencing them, you are always nice and it seems you try to engage people you meet along the way and you don't talk down to people or try to convince us to take a trip to some insanely expensive stuffy place. You take us to ordinary places and show us how to enjoy being alive and go with the flow. That's my kind of traveling. As for demographics: I'm 63 years old, live in South Carolina (USA) and travel when I can. I prefer the country to the city therefore I live on the outskirts of a medium sized city but am building a small farm in the country where I may retire someday. Stay safe traveling and see you on your next adventure. ~Sherrie in South Carolina

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety

      Wow Sherie, it sounds like you’re setting up for a wonderful new segment of your life.
      Thanks so much for the feedback and info.
      I’ll do my very best to keep bringing you interesting adventures every week.
      Have a great day!
      -Mike

  • @dominikd.1507
    @dominikd.1507 Před 2 lety +7

    I‘m watching from Germany! I love your videos, they’re just so authentic. Love the Canada Vlogs the most, please keep them up:)

  • @petermladinic8249
    @petermladinic8249 Před 3 lety +9

    I know this is from a couple of years ago, but being relatively new to your channel, Michael, I appreciate knowing more of your story. I hope to keep watching regularly, and like how you include friends and family in numerous videos. I am in Hobbs, New Mexico, about 6 hours from Austin, TX. Wishing the best for you!

  • @226union
    @226union Před 3 lety +3

    I'm an Aussie, living in Europe for 13 years since retirement, currently in Munich, Germany and thoroughly enjoying your videos. Subjects are interesting, presentation and editing are excellent and your enthusiasm is addictive. You actually made a reasonably boring trip across flat, featureless landscape in Montana (with no mountains)seem interesting and entertaining. That takes skill. Happy days, keep smiling. I'm loving DownieLive.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety

      That is awesome! Thanks so much, Daryl! I'm glad to have you here and hope to bring you many more videos!

  • @lightingjohn
    @lightingjohn Před 4 lety +4

    Auckland, New Zealand. Enjoy your travel reviews and your sense of humour. Travelled by rail in USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland so your reviews bring back memories. Was on the Caledonian Sleeper in the old sleeper cars as the new ones were not ready in time. Keep up the work Michael.

  • @kkomas
    @kkomas Před 5 lety +16

    Hey Michael! I love your channel. Originally from Barcelona, I moved to Vancouver 5 months ago and came across DownieLive while looking up things to do in town and I've been watching ever since. I really enjoy the behind-the-scenes content and everything related to Vancouver but I like everything else you post as well. Keep up the good work!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +3

      Nice! Thanks for watching and the comment.
      Super happy to have you follow along. Lots more coming in 2019!

  • @newyorkerinvegas
    @newyorkerinvegas Před rokem +1

    Wow! The algorithm just suggested this video to me and as a small newish channel myself, this warms my heart! You're an inspiration to many!

  • @OllieRamone
    @OllieRamone Před 2 lety +1

    So much time has passed since this video and the channel has grown even more along with your hair 😀
    You really have done well for yourself Mike. Keep on living your dream. Loved the travel by train series and can’t wait to see what your travel in the States by train will show.
    Safe travels Mike and cheers!

  • @erich1070
    @erich1070 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm currently in San Bernardino, CA, and want to see more behind the scenes footage. CZcams creators like yourself have a lot to offer, and it motivates me seeing what they go through for their craft.😁

  • @Slapsco
    @Slapsco Před 5 lety +7

    Laval, QC here, Thanks for all your work on this channel, Michael. You're a very good at it! I'm fine with both Aventure vlogs and behind the scenes videos! Happy New Year!!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +1

      Serge! Thank you.
      I lived in Quebec City for 6 months. I love Quebec!
      Thanks for watching.

  • @Ross4340
    @Ross4340 Před 4 lety

    I live in Kerrville, Texas, USA. I 've just been introduced to your channel, and I admire your positive attitude, talent, humor and add these together makes me want to accompany you wherever you want to go and share with us. I'm busy at the moment viewing your earlier videos in order to learn more about you. So far, I don't have any suggestions just keep being yourself and inviting us to share life with you. At 85 years I don't have much time left. I've enjoyed a life of working, traveling, raising a family and now enjoying my CZcams travels and entertainment. Best of luck to you and your family this new year of 2020. Anticipating seeing more of you and having fun as I join you!! Thanks!!

  • @jan_c
    @jan_c Před rokem

    Found you at the end of last year (2022) and now I’ve gone down the rabbit hole catching up on so many videos. I really want to take a train up the East Coast & the current videos you’re doing I’m absolutely loving.

  • @punaclo
    @punaclo Před 5 lety +5

    Just found your channel, after searching for vlogs about Tulum.
    Im from Algeria by the way, I like your videos they are so simple and very helpful, keep working hard you'll get rewarded for sure.

  • @robertmeyer6448
    @robertmeyer6448 Před 3 lety +5

    Hey Michael, since I’m not traveling as much as I’d like to I’m watching you from my hometown of Henderson, NV (Las Vegas). I’ve liked all the videos but discovered you watching the train traveling ones. Scotland trip looked awesome!

  • @anneholden9908
    @anneholden9908 Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel a few weeks ago. The train trip across Canada with your Dad. It ended with the polar bears. I loved it and I subscribed right away. I'm in Central Florida in a small city called Winter Haven. Thank you for the stories!

  • @Barbarahas10
    @Barbarahas10 Před rokem

    I am so happy you did this!! I’m a huge fan. I started following you a long time ago. I just never saw this video. I feel like I’m part of your family, like a cousin. I love your sister Jess and your wonderful parents who raised such great kids!!!

  • @salted-fn1173
    @salted-fn1173 Před 5 lety +7

    Its suprising that a small CZcams like you go full but I love it

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks man. Honestly, I’m so happy doing it and I make it work by taking paid video gigs on the side.

  • @TheBarefootMama
    @TheBarefootMama Před 4 lety +9

    Watching from Leavenworth Wa lol, thanks for the town review by the way. Digging the channel!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 4 lety

      Oh right on!
      Great little town you have there!
      Thanks for joining!

    • @souvenirjpgr
      @souvenirjpgr Před 4 lety

      Watching from Shanghai, China. Great job Michael and can’t wait to take that train across Canada when I get out of here.

  • @alfredocoelho8088
    @alfredocoelho8088 Před 4 lety +1

    I also came across with your SF-Seattle video. I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Your videos remind me my desire for experience new places and meeting new people. Also how amazing Canadians are! Have a good 2020!

  • @steveshelley1547
    @steveshelley1547 Před 3 lety +1

    Great stuff! I've been watching your videos for the past 2 hours from New Orleans. I'm a retired TV news videographer/editor who spent 30+ years working at TV stations and network news operations. Back in the mid 1990s I rode the Amtrak "City of New Orleans" to Chicago for a news assignment. I was assigned a large "Accessible" room because I had so much video equipment that I brought along with me. I also spent most of the time in the observation/club car. Fun trip!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Steve! Sounds like you had a great trip!

  • @tthom2459
    @tthom2459 Před 4 lety +5

    I just found your channel by looking for Amtrak info. North of Seattle here. I'm anxious to watch more from your archives.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 4 lety +2

      Oh awesome! So close to me. I live in Vancouver! Welcome!

    • @robin-chat2812
      @robin-chat2812 Před 4 lety +3

      Exactly how I stumbled onto the channel

  • @jadedavis822
    @jadedavis822 Před 4 lety +8

    Hey I just found this I’m in Baltimore USA I’d love to see more travel by train or even road trips thank you😘

  • @jamesrobinson6382
    @jamesrobinson6382 Před 3 lety +2

    I enjoyed learning a little about you. I am an 81 year old retired accountant that has had a passion for travel my entire life. I lost a lot of travel years by a bad decision but have been traveling hot and heavy for 30 years. I go to Europe a lot and plan to keep it up a while more. Pursue your passions! I have a trip to Eastern Europe booked for September. Hope it can happen.

  • @Amanda_Butterfly
    @Amanda_Butterfly Před 2 lety

    I've just discovered your channel (mist be a bit of a time lag here in Scotland! Lol) and love your enthusiasm. The journey with your dad for his 75th birthday was so sweet

  • @flyingmatyoga
    @flyingmatyoga Před 4 lety +3

    Hej Michael! I'd like you do yoga with me in Freiburg, Germany somewhere in the beautiful black forest 🏕🧘‍♀️
    Love your videos! All of you out there stay positive and covid negative! Lucia 🤗

  • @webstermickey69
    @webstermickey69 Před 5 lety +34

    You 31 , you look younger than that😉

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +9

      Thanks man! 😀

    • @ghassedir
      @ghassedir Před 4 lety +5

      I thought the same thing! Not that 31 is "old" - I just thought you might be fresh out of college.

    • @nachiketkejriwal9433
      @nachiketkejriwal9433 Před 3 lety

      @@DownieLive i am from dellhi

  • @htkk7913
    @htkk7913 Před rokem

    Redondo Beach, CA You're living MY Dream!!! Sharing the love with your family and friends is the best way to enjoy what you are doing!!!! I don't know where you're going next, but I'll enjoy the journey with you!!

  • @Rebelmusedesign
    @Rebelmusedesign Před 3 lety +2

    I just found your channel and I absolutely love your vlogs… The bathroom segments make me laugh! Honestly though it’s great to know what to expect if you end up going on the same sort of transportation or to the same place. ❤️😊⭐️

  • @robertelliottphd
    @robertelliottphd Před 4 lety +4

    You remind me of myself when I was young. I started in 1958 shooting 8mm film. Through the years I have done every thing except be in front of the lenses.
    I to often wondered what was next. My biggest shoot was Sr. Technical producer for the 7 year shoot we had 37 16mm cameras and shot enough film to go around the world. Documenting the trans Skaskin pipeline. I got the contract because I repaired an out of sync intermittent movement on an Aries camera while waiting to talk with the executive producer.
    I envy you and wish you the best.
    My family is from Brantford, Ont. I retired just across the Detroit River. In a suburb of Detroit.
    My worst shoot was from 65 to 71. Just out of highschool I unlisted in the Airforce as a film camera man and spent the time doing combat films.

    • @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125
      @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 Před 4 lety +1

      Robert, I Bet You Have Some Very Interesting Film Footage, Consider Digitize Some Of Your Footage, And It Would Be Great For CZcams.

  • @gideonpitout6012
    @gideonpitout6012 Před 2 lety

    I am Gideon Pitout from Witbank South Africa, I'm 70,and love to watch you all night when I can sleep, you are a good man, keep up the best work I have ever seen! ♥

  • @KevinHarrington1979
    @KevinHarrington1979 Před rokem

    From Sacramento CA ... Loving all the train trips (across Canada, Florida to Alaska, etc) ... Please keep up the awesome videos!!

  • @rabarbosa62754
    @rabarbosa62754 Před 4 lety +1

    I subscribed in the summer of 2019 after watching your work on AMTRAK and loving the content and your easy going demeanor. Travel is my favorite CZcams content; keep doing your best and I will continue watching. ✌️ From the frozen state of MN.

  • @joanannewallace
    @joanannewallace Před 4 lety +1

    I’m from Western Australia. I Love your video of the train ride in Scotland. Thank goodness I stumbled on your channel as I’m sick of fashion blogs and can’t bare to watch anymore of them. Just love the travel videos.

  • @Larry-325
    @Larry-325 Před 5 lety +2

    Michael I have been watching you for a few months. I tend to like the adventure videos with a little history behind what I am watching. That’s why I subscribed. You are very comfortable in front of camera and take the time to tell viewers a little of what we are watching. Your Good content and edit will keep me watching. I am in Amesbury MA. USA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 👍👍

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +1

      Larry! Thanks so much for the response. I will make sure to make many more adventure videos for you!
      Thank you again!

  • @jimritter2138
    @jimritter2138 Před 2 lety

    Watching from Pardeeville WI. Also went thru a layoff. I love the train travel videos. My dad (now gone) was the son of a Chicago Transit Authority employee and loved trains. I had tears in my eyes watching you and your dad travel together. My dad would have loved that.

  • @ericswartwout9141
    @ericswartwout9141 Před rokem

    Love your channel. I watch from a little town of Shinglehouse, Pa. There is allot of early rail history right in my backyard. I love your railroad adventures. Keep up the great work

  • @debbiec4126
    @debbiec4126 Před 4 lety +2

    From Las Vegas, NV and love all of the videos I have watched so far! We have visited Vancouver several times...beautiful city!

  • @krzwis5632
    @krzwis5632 Před rokem

    I discovered your videos during the pandemic and finding neat Vancouver places to check out. Its kinda neat looking back and learning how you got to where you are now.
    It's also neat how the desire to travel after being laid off morphed into a full time gig as a travel vlogger for you. Good job Mike!

  • @west_nebraska_dude4527

    You are such an inspiration. You've got the talent and personality that make this one of the most enjoyable channels I've run across. Cheers!

  • @lsylvester8548
    @lsylvester8548 Před 2 lety

    Really appreciate your travel videos! My husband will be retiring this fall and we would love to take some train adventures! When I did a search on CZcams of train travel, I saw your video of you and your dad riding on the train together! I thought that was so special! Stay as sweet as you are! I’m a 63 year old grandmother of 3 adorable grandkids. We reside in Lake Park NC. Many blessings!

  • @andrewbraun963
    @andrewbraun963 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for all you do, Michael. I can now travel vicariously in between studying for medical school in Saint Paul, MN.

  • @raciramrs
    @raciramrs Před 2 lety

    Hey Mike, from Guelph On here! Love...love...love your travel by train series, inspires me to go one day. My bf is an architect and drew the red coast guard building in Kingston in your Ontario video and he has not seen it from a different perspective. We're so pleased to see it and have been watching your videos. Thanks for showcasing awesome content-very inspiring and enjoyable! Keep it up and more power to you!!

  • @MrLESiPhone
    @MrLESiPhone Před 4 lety

    I am watching your channel from Phoenix, AZ. Have lived here for over 40 years. I enjoy what you make seem like spontaneous adventures in various parts of the world. I started by watching your many train trips. Loved them. I am a little older person and so some of the craziness is a bit over the top for me but I look past that and enjoy the adventure. I hope you continue to have great success with your venture. I love people with the guts to take an idea and create their own business. Education these days seems to prepare people for working for someone else. Being an entrepreneur is where it's at. I stopped working for a major corporation 44 years ago and started my own real estate business which I still enjoy. Keep up the good work.

  • @carynturrel8208
    @carynturrel8208 Před rokem

    Mike I only stumbled across your channel a few months ago but I've enjoyed living vicariously through your travel videos. I'm eager.to keep watching!

  • @lisalorenzo225
    @lisalorenzo225 Před 2 lety

    3 years later...You were in my feed the other day, now I'm a bingewatching subscriber. I love your adventure vlogs. I especially enjoy seeing the accommodations and food. I'm in/from Mililani, Hawaii 🏝🌺

  • @gentshep
    @gentshep Před 3 lety

    2019 was a pretty great year. Definitely the year Downie Live joined my regular watchlist. Thanks for all the great train journeys, Mike - especially loving your adapted 2020 adventures. It's a wonderful world - thanks for taking us along for the ride. Watching from Cape Cod MA. Not enough trains out here.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety

      2019 was a fantastic year! 2020 was definitely more difficult, but I like to think that we're all getting through it and still able to find moments of Joy. I'm glad I could help bring that to you, and bring you along on my journeys. Thanks for watching, and I hope to keep this up through to 2021. 😉👍🏼

  • @elizabethura1386
    @elizabethura1386 Před 4 lety

    Watching right now in Atlanta. I agree with Gretchen (the current top comment from a day ago), you are so earnest, I love it! I got here by way of your Amtrak videos. After just getting back from a Europe trip (train between Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, London, Manchester) and having previously trained in Italy, India, Germany, and Japan, your Amtrak experiences are an eye opener. Your content is pretty awesome, so keep it up!

  • @kellysrestorations.7397

    HI, I only discovered your channel about a month ago while watching train videos.
    I'm in Calgary so I can really appreciate the train trips through and into B.C.
    The one with your dad was awesome! Great memories for you both.
    Watched the Porsche driving one last night.
    Your videos are really well done! Glad you are putting in the work for us.

  • @anitab5921
    @anitab5921 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm watching from Frankfurt, Germany. I'm planning to spend my summer vacation in Vancouver this year and I found your videos (for example the Tofino videos) and I'm using all your insights and information for planning my trip :) I like your channel, keep up the good work!

  • @robertmcguire2197
    @robertmcguire2197 Před 4 lety +1

    Overland Park Ks is where I reside, Love your passion and energy. Havent seen a bad video yet. Adding your friends in videos keeps it interesting. Rock On Mr Man!

  • @LitlPoot
    @LitlPoot Před 11 měsíci

    I'm a little late watching this video from a wee bit north of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I've been really enjoying the adventure videos - some places I've been, some I haven't, some I never knew I wanted to visit. Please keep 'em coming - I'm traveling vicariously thru you & your friends, and loving event moment !!!! 😎

  • @jmbtrain1
    @jmbtrain1 Před 4 lety

    I became a subscriber about 10 months ago, because of your train video's. Travel and behind the scenes, all of the above. Pinckney, Michigan. USA

  • @simonwhitlock9189
    @simonwhitlock9189 Před 4 lety

    Watching in Brisbane Australia, have only just started watching your posts and am finding them most enjoyable, Keep up the good work and thank you.

  • @connieleung8256
    @connieleung8256 Před 3 lety

    Great video showing Vancouver my hometown. Found your channel yesterday and still watching it this morning.

  • @kendufresne
    @kendufresne Před 4 lety

    Worcester, MA. here. Airplane and train videos are the videos I enjoy the most, happy travels!

  • @katrinasosa
    @katrinasosa Před 2 lety

    Kath from New Brunswick, Canada. I've been watching your vlogs and I'm a Fan.. very informative; feels like I'm watching a travel channel on TV. keep it up! Happy 2022! 🥳

  • @alexandrastevens855
    @alexandrastevens855 Před 2 lety

    Hi, from Rocky River Ohio. I stumbled upon your videos and quicky subscribed. I really enjoyed your train trip with dad, much luck to you and your new adventures in 2022

  • @amcab1625
    @amcab1625 Před 3 lety

    So inspirational! Love your love of adventure and genuine energy!

  • @detcarguymichigan4021
    @detcarguymichigan4021 Před 4 lety

    I recently discovered your channel, and subscribed. Growing up, my family travelled around the world and I loved it growing up! After University, it was a recession and my life got duller and tougher. Now over 40 years later, I'm retired and ready to start travelling again! I live in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, across the river from Windsor, Ontario, Canada! My paternal grandfather was Canadian. So I am enjoying your travel videos, as you are like me and like to explore a city beyond the tourist traps! I also enjoy behind the scenes videos, so it would be great to see you do a mix of both. I'm a retired technical writer, hence my my very long comment! 😉😀

  • @ednapuckett1042
    @ednapuckett1042 Před rokem

    I recently discovered your channel (trains). Love the adventure videos. Your Vancouver videos are perfect because I hope to visit before the end of 2023. I’m in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • @lcg5790
    @lcg5790 Před 4 lety

    Michael, I am a fellow Vancouverite who happily just found you. I've only seen a couple of your vids but am hooked already and will continue with you. Best of luck in lock down and I hope you see your sister on the street again.

  • @lucasdrapeau
    @lucasdrapeau Před rokem

    Watching from Poland. Moved here a year ago fresh out of college. You’re an inspiration to me. I Vlog for fun but nothing like what you do!

  • @christinapandian7929
    @christinapandian7929 Před 2 lety

    Got to see one of your videos just last week and got so involved that I watched almost all of your clips of your travel around Canada. Now I see this introduction of how your started from your younger days. Hats off to you. Your presentations are fantastic. I wish you the very best in all what you do. By the way I live in Dubai. I am a doctor who had worked non stop for almost 46 years and the only place I have visited in Canada is Toronto.Now your videos have stimulated me to visit other provinces too. Good luck in all your endeavours.

  • @deborahstapf6195
    @deborahstapf6195 Před 3 měsíci

    I just started to watch your show 2 weeks ago. I love it .I'm proud of you 😊I'm from Central fla called Summerfield near the villages I will watch all your shows I love your mom and your dad and sister and now your wife .you're always smiling. I love it. Good luck 😊😊😊

  • @ethiopiaalamerew1423
    @ethiopiaalamerew1423 Před 3 lety

    I'm watching from Vancouver BC and impressed on your motivation to show places that I don't know yet. Glad to know your. I'm interested to more adventure.

  • @Jimbodisfan
    @Jimbodisfan Před 4 lety

    I am watching from Voorhees Township, NJ, near Philadelphia, PA. Love your train videos especially. You have a great personality and present your content in an easy to follow manner.

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 Před 3 lety

    I just found your channel today and have really enjoyed watching your vlogs. I have watched Lost LeBlanc's vlogs for awhile now and I recently found a channel featuring living in a tiny RV based out of Halifax so I am having a great time visiting Canada and seeing places that I have not seen before. Currently, I live in Phoenix(and it is still hot here) but have had homes in Anchorage and Seattle and have traveled the world so thanks for all your hard work in bringing your journey to life and I wish you only the best!

  • @williamsterling7735
    @williamsterling7735 Před 2 lety

    Watching from Houston, TX and enjoying both the travel and behind the scenes episodes.

  • @davidkarsten
    @davidkarsten Před 3 lety

    Mesa, Arizona. Always love the adventure blogs - but really enjoyed this one getting to know you and how you decided to follow your passion.

  • @ellenfalls1330
    @ellenfalls1330 Před 4 lety

    Watching from Berlin NY. Love your train videos. Good luck. This year will be tough.

  • @YamIa3gypsy
    @YamIa3gypsy Před rokem

    Late to the party, but I will leave this comment. I watch on two sides of the Pacific pond. I am either in SoCal or Big Island, Hawaii. I have been watching your channel for about 2 years now, so I never saw many of these older videos. Thank goodness for the algorithm! Happy to come along. I am always ready for an adventure. So glad you have been successful and I wish you much happiness!

  • @zycsam
    @zycsam Před 2 lety

    Hi Michael, my name is Sam and I used to live in Vancouver but I just recently moved back home to China but I will still keep watching your video. I personally like to see the travel video but I want to thank you for showing some Chinese elements in your video about Vancouver (I remember you once mentioned that early Chinese immigrants had sacrificed their lives in building the Canadian National railway, etc), I know the Culture is very different and it must be HARD for you so it is very touching to see them.
    I bet a lot of new BC people would watch your video as a way to guide their life living in BC, if you could continue to discover some interesting BC spots with relatively short commute time from Vancouver, such as 9'o o'clock gun in Stanley park, then those people will benefit a lot. I hope your channel continues to be successful and I do really miss BC, stay safe and welcome to China one day.

  • @hallienguyen1204
    @hallienguyen1204 Před 3 lety

    Good meeting you for the first time Mike! hope you enjoy your train travels and all that! i’ll be sure to stay tuned!

  • @paulasweezey8385
    @paulasweezey8385 Před 2 lety

    I am a local, from Surrey. Found you because of your Rocky Mountaineer trip (former employee). I have watch many more of your train trips since. Makes me excited to travel again. ☺

  • @bondisteve
    @bondisteve Před 4 lety +1

    Watching from Sydney, Australia and have discovered you after finding your Amtrak video. Looking forward to checking out your other videos!

  • @urdarkside1
    @urdarkside1 Před rokem

    Hey Downie, I used to watch your videos from Nigeria. I am happy to say I am now in Canada and exploring just like you did. Your story is very motivational.

  • @Herr_Sensenmann
    @Herr_Sensenmann Před rokem

    Hey brother, just found your channel and have subscribed and have really enjoyed your videos and your really chill attitude, you seem like a stand up dude. Can't wait to see more videos and watch as you and your channel expand and grow. Keep being awesome, from my family to yours, much love from Colorado. See you next time.

  • @brucefsanders
    @brucefsanders Před 2 lety

    Hey Michael.
    Loving watching your videos. Really enjoy the adventure travel elements, your quirky humour and simply watching you having a good life.... Enjoy the train journeys, the tourist travel and the life adventures...
    When I was your age I did a 3.5 yr world adventure traveling overland through 54 countries.... I have boxes of photos but I now wish that CZcams had been a thing and that I could just sit and enjoy my many adventures. As a result I get to reminisce on my travels through watching yours. Please keep up the good work.
    Bruce

  • @jean-francoiscloutier7361

    I just stumble over this video. I live in Vancouver now, originally from Montreal. I just love your adventures. They are great and educationnal. Keep it up. I'm following........

  • @yt6523
    @yt6523 Před rokem

    I stumbled across your site when I saw your trip aboard the Alaska ferry from Bellingham, WA, which is where I live. I have been hooked and watching your videos on a daily basis. I really like following your adventures. I worked as a travel writer and photographer and love seeing where you go next.

  • @synthiamiller5990
    @synthiamiller5990 Před 4 lety

    Hi Michael!! I love your channel!! I’m Synthia and I’m watching from New York. I actually found your channel because of the Amtrak vlogs. I loved watching those because they reminded me of the trips My family and I have taken by Amtrak(the shortest one- 5hrs long between Washington DC -Union Station and New York -Penn Station almost every summer during my childhood to my Uncle’s house in DC and the longest trip between Atlanta Georgia and New York Penn Station)
    Anyway as far as content on your channel I could watch and enjoy both your travel vlogs and behind the scenes. I love travel and I also do some freelance work from time to time in the film and TV industry.

  • @campbellmstuart
    @campbellmstuart Před 3 lety +2

    Watching from Seattle! Randomly came across your channel during a break (or really a procrastination) from studying for the bar exam. Love your videos! Your energy and enthusiasm and positivity are helping me get through this insane study schedule. Thanks and keep it up! :-)

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety

      That is awesome! You got this Campbell! Get back to studying! 😄👍🏼

  • @karendonnelly9065
    @karendonnelly9065 Před rokem

    Karen and Michael from Bonney Lake WA - We loved watching your train adventures and going to Alaska, I don’t know if you have it, but I would love to see more of Vancouver from your eyes. Coming from the US we only know a limited amount like downtown but you might have some other ideas. Or even just to share a little more out-of-the-way places, special places that you know. You do a nice job. You make it interesting. You know a lot about Canada so it would be nice to have your perspective for people who want to travel there. Medium budget. The canals in the UK were interesting. I never knew about them. Thanks. You have such a positive way of sharing.

  • @fabiohy
    @fabiohy Před 3 lety

    I just found this channel. I love these travel channels that take us away dunring these harsh times. And I love your channel! Directly from São Paulo, SP - Brazil!

  • @SNBoardy
    @SNBoardy Před 5 lety

    From NJ here and Love the channel! I don't comment much on CZcams but have seen almost video you have made. I've been subscribed for at least a year and a half. One of the best content videos I remember was when you helped groomed a mountain. It was something you just never see and I like those types of videos. Looking forward to 2019!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 5 lety +1

      Man, that’s awesome! Thanks so much. Glad you love it, I have so much more coming for us this year!
      Thanks again for watching

  • @jasonfox6013
    @jasonfox6013 Před rokem

    Been watching your videos for years and just came across this one much love and respect from New Zealand brother

  • @grandpadre8811
    @grandpadre8811 Před rokem

    Adventure blogs with your family and friends. They are a direct reflection on and of you and a reason why I watch your videos instead of that boring TV.

  • @wehttamm8462
    @wehttamm8462 Před 3 lety

    man you have such a good attitude. im such a pessimistic person and i always look at the negatives and how all things can go wrong. you sir, are the opposite. you turn the negatives into positives. you work through hardships and adversity. i applaud you my man. hope to run across you someday. im by the PNE and love to adventure all across vancouver all the time.

  • @williammcdonnell4634
    @williammcdonnell4634 Před 4 lety

    I am viewing from long island...please keep up the good work Mike. I particularly like the videos woth you snd Will Edmond!
    .

  • @ChouetteViolette
    @ChouetteViolette Před 4 lety

    Watching form Austin, TX (born and raised)! You did some off season magic to make Barton Springs and the Oasis look empty! I really love your vlog channel, its one of my favorites for sure. I keep watching because you are cheerful but realistic, fun but practical, prepared but are no stranger to a backup plan. I really enjoy the ones with your girlfriend Nicole?, she is awesome. I even laugh at your super corny Dad jokes. I have been to the PNW/VanBC/Rockies once a few summers ago, and all I think about is going back. I loved your 5 places to stop on the way to Tofino video, and that led me to your Ucluelet video. I did a google map of Seattle (cheapest to fly to from ATX) to Ucluelet directions and found I could easily revisit my favorite places from my previous trip, then add a ton of new places. I never really could figure out the best way to revisit that area of the continent, but that solved the puzzle! Thanks Mike.

  • @jasonpilla
    @jasonpilla Před rokem

    Wilmington NC here. Love all of the content! Always so well done.

  • @km1779
    @km1779 Před 3 lety

    I just found your channel, me and my boyfriend binge watched your videos and we love them. We live in Vancouver too, but we have been learning so much about new things we can do in our own province and we want to go to some of the places you visited!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  Před 3 lety +1

      That is awesome! Enjoy exploring together!

  • @silasdense4725
    @silasdense4725 Před 4 lety

    I'm in Memphis, Tennessee
    enjoying your videos.
    Follow your heart on what videos to make.
    I, personally, enjoy your rail videos.
    You have great enthusiasm.
    Not to mention, you're easy on the eyes.
    😉
    Keep up the great work.
    Thank you.

  • @pcfulgrl33
    @pcfulgrl33 Před 4 lety

    San Diego, CA. Much looking forward to seeing all the places you encounter in your travels.

  • @maysmith4906
    @maysmith4906 Před rokem

    Cape Breton! I love how you take different people with you on your adventures!

  • @trekindy2
    @trekindy2 Před 4 lety

    Hey, from Portland (OR)! I want to take the train back east and so getting all the info I can, this is how I found you. Really enjoyed the train videos and recently, the glass bottom pool video from the 20th floor of that bldg! Omg man!
    I would say, just keep doing what you're doing because most people will like at least one of your subjects...and you do a great job!