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The channel is a guide to travel and exploration that aims to be educational ( and hopefully entertaining as well) in nature.
Sites to see, places to explore, cultures to experience, history to learn, and some occasional tips along the way.
The channel began just as Covid set in, so it was a slow start off the mark, but getting there.
We set course to explore and discover the many beautiful, unusual and at times strange places in the world near and far. To gain better appreciation of Mother nature’s wonders as well as the many ancient and modern man-made structural marvels around us.
the Travel Guide Channel
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Sites to see, places to explore, cultures to experience, history to learn, and some occasional tips along the way.
The channel began just as Covid set in, so it was a slow start off the mark, but getting there.
We set course to explore and discover the many beautiful, unusual and at times strange places in the world near and far. To gain better appreciation of Mother nature’s wonders as well as the many ancient and modern man-made structural marvels around us.
the Travel Guide Channel
.
The most Dangerous Sharks of the Florida Keys
The Florida keys is a popular destination for people looking to experience shark fishing or an up close and personal encounter in a boat or while under the sea. In this video we will take a closer look at some of the most aggressive and dangerous sharks to be found in the keys.
The Florida Keys is home to over a dozen species of sharks. Most are docile and usually not known as aggressive when unprovoked, but there are a few sharks that anyone in the Keys need to be especially mindful and watchful against. We will look at ways to identify as well as better know where they can most likely be found and their feeding habits.
This video focuses on the 3 most aggressive and dangerous sharks,but keep in mind any shark can be dangerous under the right circumstances and provocation.
The Florida Keys is home to over a dozen species of sharks. Most are docile and usually not known as aggressive when unprovoked, but there are a few sharks that anyone in the Keys need to be especially mindful and watchful against. We will look at ways to identify as well as better know where they can most likely be found and their feeding habits.
This video focuses on the 3 most aggressive and dangerous sharks,but keep in mind any shark can be dangerous under the right circumstances and provocation.
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some Great places to see in the South Florida Miami area
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Southern Florida has a lot to offer for vacationers looking to explore the sunshine state. We take a look at some of the best locations around the Miami area, some gems and hidden gems for the eclectic traveler.
The Philippines Travel Guide
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The philippines is unique in Asia due to its long US shared history. Which makes the Philippines one of the places that Americans can go and feel more at home than any other Asian country, the Filipinos speak American English almost everywhere you go, making it easy to get around without knowing the language or having a translator. This video takes a closer look at the people, the history, and ...
The Florida Keys at Robbie’s Marina
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In this video, we head down to the Florida Keys to a village called Islamorada. The nickname for this town is the village of islands. There are four main islands that make up Islamorada, and we will Journey down to the most southern island called Matecunbe key. It is here we find what is considered the most popular stop in Islamorada, as well as probably the entire Florida Keys. Your welcome to...
How to Ride the Chicago Metra train (2024 updated system changes )
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In 2024 the Chicago made some major changes to their train system. This video is an updated version of an earlier version ( 2022) that includes many of the new changes to the way Metra operates.
Man-Made Marvels of the World
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Since the earliest of times, humans have attempted to create the ultimate bucket list destinations. Lists for natural wonders and man-made marvels are popular to Check out for woukd be travelers, seeking ideas and information on where to plan their next adventure. Given the eclectic tastes for travelers, there is no one list that would satisfy everyone, and what are considered the best of the b...
The Dark Side of Chicago - The Al Capone Story #alcapone #mobs #crimestories
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Considered by many historians as the modern archetypical mob boss, Al Capone has fascinated and horrified people for generations. This video takes a closer look at the man, the mobster, and the legend, of Al Capone and his rise to power from humble beginnings.
The Amish Way of Life #amishlife #mennonite
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This video takes a look at the history of the Amish, from their very beginnings to present day. We also look at life growing up in an Amish community. From education, to courtship, to marriage. The Amish. Like most people, over the centuries have become,diverse in their practices. Some are more progressive, allowing electricity and outside friendships. While others remain more conservative, fol...
Some Great places to see in Arizona #Arizona #arizonatravel #arizonadesert
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Arizona is an arid state with deserts and numerous breathtaking geological formations. The Grand Canyon being the most well known, but many other’s are considered comparable and unique and bucket list worthy. Along with its abundance of rock formations, the state has a rich history of early western settlers such as cowboys and miners, along with the state having several Indian tribes, adds to i...
What to know about a Total Eclipse
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North America just had another total solar eclipse (April 8, 2024). This video takes a look at the details of the cosmic dance between the Earth, Moon and Sun. Special shout out to Rhett Bradley and Shawn Davis. They supplied the April 8 photos taken of the eclipse at the end of this video.
Best Natural wonders in America
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With 2,800 miles that span east to west, the variety of natural wonders in the U.S. are just as vast With so many to choose from, it would be impossible to create a list that would be agreeable to everyone. This video takes a look at several that have been chosen for their beauty, uniqueness, and fun. Most are well known, some much more than others.
The Florida Keys at Key West #keywest #keywestsunset #keywestlife
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Key West, considered by many the best of the Florida Keys. Caters to visitors of all ages and interests , something for everyone. Whether you love waters activities , dazzling, sunsets, or just love to party, Key West has it all. You’re welcome to join along as we take a look at some of the best places in the slice of Paradise in the Florida Keys.
The Florida Keys at Islamorada - Best Places #floridakeys #floridakeyslife #islamorada
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The best places to stay, swim, and relax with a beer or fishing, and to feed the tarpon! Islamorada means village of islands and the group of islands that make of the village are a popular destination for tourists world wide. This video zigzags the town and takes a look at some of the best known places in Islamorada. Hope you enjoy the video. #TheTravelGuideGuy #thefloridakeys #islamorada
The Cadillac Ranch along the Historic Rt 66 #CadillacRanch #route66 #route66roadtrip
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The historic route 66 roadway has many interesting and at times strange attractions along the journey. Route 66 begins in Chicago Illinois, and finally ends at Santa Monica California. Before the interstates came along, it was the main roadway to the west. With a distance of about 2500 miles, it was the main connection of the Midwest to the west coast. In this video, we take a look at one of th...
The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State park - #floridakeys #keylargo #floridatravel
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The John Pennekamp Coral Reef state park is located along thr Overseas higheay at mile marker 102 in key largo. It offers a variety of water related activities for visitors such as scuba diving,snorkeling,kayaking,canoeing,swimmig and glass bottom boat tours to view the coral reefs. Visitors can walk trails as well as visit their 30,000 gallon aquarium at the visitor center (closed during covid...
The Grand Canyon #grandcanyon #arizona #nationalparks
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The Grand Canyon #grandcanyon #arizona #nationalparks
Halloween Eve at the Haunted Rag Doll Cemetery #hauntedvideo #hauntedstories #haunted
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Halloween Eve at the Haunted Rag Doll Cemetery #hauntedvideo #hauntedstories #haunted
The California Pacific Coast Highway #bigsur #californiatravel
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The California Pacific Coast Highway #bigsur #californiatravel
The Ghosts of Saint Augustine #hauntedvideo #hauntedstories #ghosts
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The Ghosts of Saint Augustine #hauntedvideo #hauntedstories #ghosts
Hawaii’s Kilauea -The most active volcano on Earth #hawaii #volcano #kilauea
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Hawaii’s Kilauea -The most active volcano on Earth #hawaii #volcano #kilauea
Arizona’s unusual Meteor Crater - A Travel Guide Video
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Arizona’s unusual Meteor Crater - A Travel Guide Video
The Unusual and Dark side of Key West #keywest #hauntedstories #robertthedoll
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The Unusual and Dark side of Key West #keywest #hauntedstories #robertthedoll
How to get around @ the Miami International Airport #miamiairport #miami
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How to get around @ the Miami International Airport #miamiairport #miami
The Canadian Rockies #canadianrockies #canadatravel #rockies
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The Canadian Rockies #canadianrockies #canadatravel #rockies
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral #tombstone #wyattearp #okcorral
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The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral #tombstone #wyattearp #okcorral
How to get around at the Chicago O’hare International Airport-part 2 #ohareairport #ohare
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How to get around at the Chicago O’hare International Airport-part 2 #ohareairport #ohare
The heart of Chicago: the Loop #chicago #cta #chicagoloop
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The heart of Chicago: the Loop #chicago #cta #chicagoloop
How to get around at the Chicago O’hare international Airport - part 1 #ohareairport #ohare
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How to get around at the Chicago O’hare international Airport - part 1 #ohareairport #ohare
Haulover Beach #hauloverbeach #beaches #floridabeaches
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Haulover Beach #hauloverbeach #beaches #floridabeaches
The Chicago transit system with Ventra (2022) #chicago #chicagotravel #cta
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The Chicago transit system with Ventra (2022) #chicago #chicagotravel #cta
Can I take a small suitcase on the train for go to suburbs?
That should be no problem.
Ganda namn po dyan,,wish i could visit USA
Hope you can some day
video starts at 5:18
At about 3:40 the video discusses the metra zones. The zones are important for riders to understand as fare is determined by zones. The first 3 minutes the video discusses how Metra fits in the chicago public transportation system. If someone rides metra, knowing its role in how it works within this framework ( that includes cta and pace) is helpful to know where metra provides service.
Thank you so much! A big help for out of towners.
Happy to help!
The~ good night-Yo, unusual , have a good one,📢
Thanks and you too!
Awesome video
Thanks!
Can I buy a 30-day pass at most/all vending machines or retailers?
This may be helpful. I would assume most of the metra machines would include this option during the open dates available for purchase . “Monthly Pass Good for unlimited rides in a calendar month between your selected zones on weekdays and systemwide on weekends. Available for purchase from vending machines or the Ventra app from the 20th to the 12th. Passes expire at noon on the first business day of the next month. Monthly Passes are for the exclusive use of the purchaser and are not transferable.” metra.com/fares
Thanks a lot
You’re welcome and glad you found it helpful.
Does ATS run 24 hours?
Yes
Hola. ¿El tren Ventra CTA hasta la ciudad solo se puede coger en la terminal 1 o en el resto también? Saludos.
You can reach the cta train in terminals 1,2 and 3 in similar way.
Thanks 😊
You’re welcome and good luck on your travels
Thank you for the details. I want to finally visit Chicago. I feel better knowing how everything operates thanks to your video.
Thanks for the feedback and I hope you have a good and safe trip to Chicago.
so basically it’s on the lower level of terminals 1-3? or Lower level of 3?
1-3. The video takes you through the terminal 3 walk to cta. 1 and 2 are similar.
This needs to be updated. It’s a whole new system now it is not a J it’s one through five.
Hello and you are correct, thank you for the updated information, I will add that for now to the description so people understand that since February 2024 it’s been changed. Instead of the 10 alphabetical zones ( A through J), it’s now reduced to 4 zones numbered 1 through 4. Metra also made some changes in the rates and the type of passes that you can buy. And they also now state all ticket windows have been closed ( you now need to purchase tickets via ventra app, vending machine, or pay to conductor after board train).
For the latest 2024 changes in the Metra rail system, you can go to this webpage on the Metra website. metra.com/2024FarePlan#:~:text=Under%20the%20new%20structure%2C%20the,on%20each%20line%2C%20which%20vary.
Me, a lifelong Chicagoan, watching this. Have learned trains all over, but never my own backyard 👀 Thank you!
Welcome to the channel and Glad you found the video helpful. The metra train system can be a lot of fun to ride and provide an economical adventures to explore different parts of the Chicagoland area. Worth learning!
So that's how Americans retire ships? to get rid of them in the ocean?
That is an interesting question. This may be helpful in answering your question: supportourtroops.org/news/2238-when-ships-retire#:~:text=Retiring%20or%20“decommissioning”%20Navy%20ships,crews%20will%20remove%20usable%20parts.
Congrats on your well done video.
Thank you!
Very nice to add knowledge about history👍😇!
Thanks for the feed back. And totally agree with your sentiment.
SO BEAUTIFUL IN THE FLORIDA KEYS.
Agree 100% !
great video! i was stuck at ORD for hours the first time i landed on international terminal. hopefully will do better this time as i take off
I hope so too!
excelente video, thanks by sharing. Maybe you can help me. What route do i have to take for (ORD) Airport? or what are your recommendation about it?
For most people, they would probably take the CTA train (blue line). But there is a metra train that takes you to the airport as well. metra.com/train-lines/stations/ohare-transfer
I was visiting Chicago and I had to take the metra electric but there was one problem, there wasn’t a ticket machine at the station (I think the station was 63rd street or somewhere close to that) so I was like well I can just buy a ticket on the train but when the conductor came up to me they said they only accept cash and I don’t have enough cash and the conductor wasn’t happy with me and by the time I had finished talking with the conductor it was my stop so I just got off without paying, in my defense I didn’t have cash and there wasn’t a ticket machine at 63rd street station
Tough experience, but this might encourage some people to go ahead and download the Ventra app, so they can just purchase their tickets on the app and use the credit card doing it.
@@TravGuideChannel i have the ventra app now because of that experience 🤣
A wise decision 🙂
Most of the conductors are great. Dont be affraid to report the bad ones. Metra handles it fast.
In my experience, the conductors have always been helpful and polite. Very professional in their behavior. Thanks for your input.
Wonderful video!
Thank you very much!
Thank you! This is very helpful to understand... I watched from Pinesdale Montana🐂🌲🐄🐟 yesterday where we experienced a 33% partial ECLIPSE🌔! It was a thrilling event for me!!! Thanks again for sharing!🙏🙏🙏🌔🌓🌒🌘🌑🌞
Glad you liked it, here we experienced a 99.8% eclipse. Thanks for stopping in!
Thank you
You're welcome
The Train has a stop in California! That’s some diversion!
Haha
Didn't find it helpful. I got more confused😵
I can't even sleep or work in my yard or enjoy my pool in the summer bc they chosen to put their aircraft highway directly over my house. Days on end of air traffic extremely low I'm 20 miles west there's no reason for this shit every 15 seconds I get 2 planes 1 just north 1 just south I've put my complaints on their Google reviews and spoke with federal agents who laugh at my complaints about my lack of sleep and crashing my vehicle bc I didn't sleep for days bc of the noise. I've looked into the health effects of airline noise and its tremendously effects and I'm starting to feel my blood pressure change. I can't even hold a conversation in my driveway without yelling or watch TV on full volume. Oh the federal agent responded with he could see there was 1600 flights over my house that day
I hope you asked Robert for permission to use his picture!
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You sound like the same guy on the magic revealed channel, is it you irehman7? 😁
Nope, but it looks like a pretty interesting channel.
So useful!
Is the ventrà card good for the metrà ànd ctà trainß and busses?
I'm flying through Chicago in June but I only have a layover of 1h 25 mins to get through immigration, customs, security etc and from terminal 5 to the others. I am already panicking. This video helped a bit.
Glad it was helpful and have a safe trip.
Not enough time at all!!! Be prepared with plan b bcause it will not work
I’m gonna fly to Chicago next week and I’m also panicking.! I gotta get to one of the domestic terminals after arrival and someone told me it takes at least one hour to get to the domestic ones via train.! Ny lay over is around 3:50 h, So, I guess you already had your flight, and it would be great if you could share some of your experiences with me. 🙏
@@Pari991-y3o I made my flight, but only because it was delayed. I spent over an hour waiting in line at immigration, but everything after that was really quick. and the train to the domestic terminal took about 15 minutes if I remember correctly:) 3 hours and 50 minutes should be enough, I think:)
Thanks. Is it safe to assume that you don't have to swipe the Ventra card when you are exiting the system?
Correct
Great video!
are there screens that tell you which track number your train is at?
When boarding at the downtown chicago terminal they had posted the trains and track
@@TravGuideChannel thank you! you are very helpful and informative 😊
I just got back from Key West 3 days ago and I’m already trying to figure out how I make my way back down there
Hope you can do it!
I'm considering flying business class on United for the first time but I'm nervous about not knowing whether I'm meant to be in a different security checkpoint than everyone else. Is there a different business class security line that I have to make at O'Hare? And is it easy to find?
You can always get in the regular security line. I believe O’Hare does have a fast track security line, I never used it (except once when was late and needed expedited to make sure I didn’t miss my flight)But I don’t fly first class usually. But they have people that usually stand at the entrance to lines providing information. You can ask if wanting to go through the fast track line if you qualify. But always you can go through regular security.
@@TravGuideChannel Thank you!
You’re very welcome and good luck with your traveling
CHICAGO IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY. THANKS MAINLY TO MAYOR RICHARD DALEY JR. HE LOVES PARIS A SISTER CITY TO CHICAGO. HE COPIED THE TREES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREETS FROM PARIS. MAYOR DALEY WANTED CHICAGO TO BE LIKE PARIS. HE STARTED THE MILLENNIUM PARK. RESHAPED OUR LAKEFRONT. GREAT VIDEO. AWESOME JOB.
Chicago is definitely a world class city with many appealing sites and wide range of cultural attractions. Thanks for stopping in.
Amazing video ❤
Thank you so much 😀
were there elevators inside the station?
The domestic terminals do have elevators that take you to each floor, even down to the tunnel area
If you’re talking about the CTA stations, I cannot say for sure if every station has elevators. Some stations I believe do have them, but I can’t say if they’re available at all the stations. If you’re looking to ride the train and know the specific station, it might be good to call their customer service number to check and see if they do have elevators at that station.
Thank you...just trying to figure out navigating the CTA stations with a stroller@@TravGuideChannel
You’re welcome and here is the cta webpage with their contact info www.transitchicago.com/contact/
KEY WEST WILL SOON SINK.
I have been told that using the ATF for a connecting flight from California arriving terminal 1 we don't need to go through security again - is that correct? Is everyone on the ATF already cleared through security?
All domestic terminals are connected on the secured side. So if connecting from one domestic terminal to another domestic terminal , you shouldn’t have to exit and go through ATF again. you can find the other domestic terminal walking within the secured area. But if you are arriving on a domestic terminal, and need to catch an international flight, which most international flights depart from terminal 5, then you would likely have to exit the secured domestic area, and then go to terminal five and check in again through the checkpoints.
Thanks, an Uber charge $50... I'm taking the L.
A wise traveler. Have a safe trip.
You gave me more information on the Ohare blue line than three other videos! Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video, very informative!
Thank you!
The Blue line takes you to many areas of Chicago, not just downtown.
Correct
Never flew internationally out of Chicago before but this video was super helpful. In person if I saw terminal 5 but there was no 4 I might have been confused for a bit. Video saves me the anxiety of not knowing hahah thank you .
Have a safe trip and glad the video was helpful