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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 34: Arrival (Zürich, Switzerland)
Every good story has an ending. This is ours.
After nearly a year on the road, we land on the same runway we took off from - in Zurich, Switzerland.
As expected, settling down hasn't been easy. Amidst the challenges of living in a temporary apartment, finding work and a new permanent address, we're still trying to keep the explorer's mindset.
Despite a few headaches and headwinds, coming back to Switzerland is exactly what we needed. While we may be in a familiar setting, the Sabbatical we embarked on has undoubtedly changed our perspective of home forever.
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“The Sabbatical” is a hobby travel series following the adventures of Steve, Marlene and their baby William, as they take a year away from work to tour the world. The Canadian-German family start The Sabbatical from their home in Switzerland. But with no return ticket, no home to go back to and no solid plans or professions to return to, the trio make the best of the nomadic lifestyle while adjusting to living life on the road and out of a suitcase. The Sabbatical has no sponsors and is not monetized. We’re in it purely for the joy of travel and to document our once-in-a-lifetime experience for family, friends, followers and - most importantly - our future selves. We hope you’ll follow along and enjoy!
#sabbatical #FamilyVacation #FamilyTravel
THE SABBATICAL EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1 - Departure (Leaving Switzerland) - ua-cam.com/video/vs0uI0ED34Q/v-deo.html
Episode 2 - The Layover (Doha, Qatar) - ua-cam.com/video/rr46fpvMNnk/v-deo.html
Episode 3 - Jet Lag (Arriving in Australia) - ua-cam.com/video/BlNruInD8BI/v-deo.html
Episode 4 - Road Trip (Down Australia's Pacific Coast) - ua-cam.com/video/9EqUn6rHTd4/v-deo.html
Episode 5 - Autumn Vibrance (South Island, New Zealand) - ua-cam.com/video/oxlcIGLmBzQ/v-deo.html
Episode 6 - Don't Drink the Water (Fiji Islands) - ua-cam.com/video/R2TTDDwNju4/v-deo.html
Episode 7 - Konnichiwa (Kiryu & Kanazawa, Japan) - ua-cam.com/video/QIysp-RXhpA/v-deo.html
Episode 8 - Paper Cranes (Kyoto & Hiroshima, Japan) - ua-cam.com/video/jukWqzL7oQg/v-deo.html
Episode 9 - What the Tokyo? (Tokyo, Japan) - ua-cam.com/video/ZisEwcQDcxg/v-deo.html
Episode 10 - Middle of Earth / Middle of Nowhere (Mindo & Quito, Ecuador) - ua-cam.com/video/Y-yFFkh-IlI/v-deo.html
Episode 11 - Babysitters (Turks and Caicos Islands) - ua-cam.com/video/3rEeH3-hmpw/v-deo.html
Episode 12 - Sounds & Colours (Colombia) - ua-cam.com/video/5SEMqq0zWGg/v-deo.html
Episode 13 - Change of Plans (Ontario, Canada) - ua-cam.com/video/-H59lP7vlEI/v-deo.html
Episode 14 - Man Camp (Algonquin Park, Canada) - ua-cam.com/video/w_60EUKQ3Us/v-deo.html
Episode 15 - West Coast Best Coast (Kelowna, Canada) - ua-cam.com/video/WmJhQ1hD7vY/v-deo.html
Episode 16 - Rocky Ground (Rocky Mountains, USA) - ua-cam.com/video/CEqgstUQEEA/v-deo.html
Episode 17 - Crowd Control (Rocky Mountains, USA) - ua-cam.com/video/kNJyKZoQXRc/v-deo.html
Episode 18 - New York Minute (New York City, USA) - ua-cam.com/video/TYSJ3GXvwMY/v-deo.html
Episode 19 - Animal Sounds (Cape Town & The Garden Route, South Africa) - ua-cam.com/video/BQxY1hCCGeo/v-deo.html
Episode 20 - Child's Eye (Garden Route & Addo, South Africa) - ua-cam.com/video/QIp5ZfWtsyg/v-deo.html
Episode 21 - Out of South Africa (Stellenbosch & Cape Town, South Africa) - ua-cam.com/video/6kYTIi6hNSQ/v-deo.html
Episode 22 - Tiny Pharaoh (Cairo, Egypt) - ua-cam.com/video/8OnGij7HBto/v-deo.html
Episode 23 - Intermission (Zurich, Switzerland) - ua-cam.com/video/mepWaZhZJNU/v-deo.html
Episode 24 - Moveable Feast (Paris, France) - ua-cam.com/video/w01hXE4fh1w/v-deo.html
Episode 25 - Grandparents (Germany) - ua-cam.com/video/a3zjN9RXKfY/v-deo.html
Episode 26 - Nobel Prize for Parenting (Sweden) - ua-cam.com/video/PyNHasTOcT8/v-deo.html
Episode 27 - Grazie e Arrivederci (Italy) - ua-cam.com/video/c-_qGxIEUUM/v-deo.html
Episode 28 - Origin Story (Mainland Croatia) - ua-cam.com/video/dpP8jERxjks/v-deo.html
Episode 29 - Forever Fun (Hvar & Vis, Croatia) - ua-cam.com/video/QF3KJbJPqoQ/v-deo.html
Episode 30 - Tick Tock (Portugal) - ua-cam.com/video/f-vffvaMzcU/v-deo.html
Episode 31 - Get Me Outta Here (Spain) - ua-cam.com/video/6DLjfFQEnaE/v-deo.html
Episode 32 - Familiar Ground (Paris, France) - ua-cam.com/video/OfmEsZSGYD4/v-deo.html
Episode 33 - If There's Crazy People Just Come Home (Toronto, Canada) - ua-cam.com/video/jqE6wBdROHs/v-deo.html
Episode 34 - Arrival (Zurich, Switzerland) - ua-cam.com/video/BNR9mnvxRJc/v-deo.html
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Відео

THE SABBATICAL - Episode 33: If There's Crazy People Just Come Home (Toronto, Canada)
Переглядів 115Місяць тому
The last hurrah. It's -8 degrees Celsius and we're in Canada for Christmas. It's also the last stop on our journey before returning to Switzerland, where we pivot from exploring the world to finding work. Join us for a festive drink, a raucous hockey game, Christmas traditions and a weekend getaway, before ringing in the New Year. Stay tuned. The finale is next. _ _ _ _ “The Sabbatical” is a ho...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 31: Get Me Outta Here (Spain)
Переглядів 1952 місяці тому
The road trip ends. And frankly, we've had enough. After making our way through Portugal (on the heels of 8 months on the road), we're all a bit exhausted. Despite Spain's beauty and the anticipation of Christmas with a toddler, we've reeled in the filming and have taken a few days to catch our breath. With rain in the forecast, we make one last push to San Sebastian, where we reflect on the la...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 29: Forever Fun (Hvar & Vis, Croatia)
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After a week on Croatia's mainland, it's time for Marlene, Steve and William to take their sabbatical offshore - to Croatia's islands. Starting with a few days to wind down on the island of Hvar, the trio split their time between Stari Grad at Hvar Town, while visiting some of local sights such as Malo Grablje. With no one to be found on Hvar in the offseason, they head to Vis (with a quick sto...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 28: Origin Story (Mainland Croatia)
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Every great character has an origin story. This story belongs to us. After making our way through Italy and Slovenia, we find ourselves in Croatia - the place where we got married and the place where William's grandfather (AKA "Dida") was born. It turns out there's a lot more to Croatia than you might think. While the towns along the Adriatic shimmer in the summer sun, there's another world of ...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 27: Grazie e Arrivederci (Italy)
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There isn't enough spaghetti in the world that could make us stop loving Italy. After a cold and rainy week in Sweden, the trio make their way to northern Italy for a rendezvous with Marlene's brother's family. The trip starts in Milan, followed by a few days at altitude in the Lake Garda district, before eventually making their way further east with a quick stopover in Venice. Fast-forward two...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 26: Nobel Prize for Parenting (Sweden)
Переглядів 1815 місяців тому
Home of contemporary fashion, modular furniture and the world's most delicious meatballs, Sweden also hosts the Nobel Prize. Of which, the 2023 Nobel Prize for Parenting is likely not going in our favour. With 10 days in Sweden, we get The Sabbatical back on track as just the three of us. During our week and a half adventure, we've got lots of opportunities to demonstrate if we're worthy of the...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 25: Grandparents (Germany)
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Home again, home again... at least for one of us. While Marlene takes us back to her hometown in rural Germany to show William her roots, we're also joined by Stephen's parents as they look to learn a little more about their daughter-in-law and capitalize on some more special time with William. Marlene steps up to the microphone as narrator in this special showcase on grandparents. _ _ _ _ “The...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 24: Moveable Feast (Paris, France)
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Back on the road and feeling energized to start our European leg of The Sabbatical! And what better place to continue our travels than the place where our family started: Paris, France. After meeting in Paris eight years, Marlene and Steve have celebrated a seemingly lifetime of adventure since then. But now, as their family has grown from two to three, they find themselves back in the city of ...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 22: Tiny Pharaoh (Cairo, Egypt)
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In a time before smartphones and UA-cam channels, before the internet and television shows, guide books, photographs, and the printing press, great explorers of antiquity told tales of the seven wonders of the world. Of those seven wonders that stood 2000 years ago, only one still exists today. Wouldn’t you die to see it? Join Marlene, Steve and William as they take in the Great Pyramids of Giz...
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 19: Animal Sounds (Cape Town & The Garden Route, South Africa)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 19: Animal Sounds (Cape Town & The Garden Route, South Africa)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 17: Crowd Control (Rocky Mountains, USA)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 17: Crowd Control (Rocky Mountains, USA)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 16: Rocky Ground (Rocky Mountains, USA)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 16: Rocky Ground (Rocky Mountains, USA)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 15: West Coast Best Coast (Kelowna, Canada)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 15: West Coast Best Coast (Kelowna, Canada)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 14: Man Camp (Algonquin Park, Canada)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 14: Man Camp (Algonquin Park, Canada)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 13: Change of Plans (Ontario, Canada)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 13: Change of Plans (Ontario, Canada)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 11: Babysitters (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 11: Babysitters (Turks and Caicos Islands)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 10: Middle of Earth / Middle of Nowhere (Mindo & Quito, Ecuador)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 10: Middle of Earth / Middle of Nowhere (Mindo & Quito, Ecuador)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 9: What the Tokyo? (Tokyo, Japan)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 9: What the Tokyo? (Tokyo, Japan)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 8: Paper Cranes (Kyoto & Hiroshima, Japan)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 8: Paper Cranes (Kyoto & Hiroshima, Japan)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 6: Don't Drink the Water (Fiji Islands)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 6: Don't Drink the Water (Fiji Islands)
THE SABBATICAL - Episode 5: Autumn Vibrance (South Island, New Zealand)
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THE SABBATICAL - Episode 5: Autumn Vibrance (South Island, New Zealand)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @barbw.3690
    @barbw.3690 18 днів тому

    Hi from Winnipeg! Someone on Reddit recommended your channel and now I'm binging your travels. Really enjoying your adventures ❤️

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 18 днів тому

      We were wondering how we got "famous" overnight! 😅 Glad you're enjoying and thanks for following along!

  • @hilarywent
    @hilarywent 19 днів тому

    Y'all are so cute! What a fun year!!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 18 днів тому

      So glad you were a part of it!

  • @shicalisy
    @shicalisy 20 днів тому

    I'm glad I found your channel. What beautiful energy your family has.

  • @himynameispriya
    @himynameispriya 20 днів тому

    very excited

  • @mmccormi1
    @mmccormi1 21 день тому

    Welcome home! Although I think it was January you landed. Well done to get this video out AND a printed album and jobs and an apartment. We popped in and out of your adventures while having our own. We just returned from France, India, Japan (yes we did fly around the world) but in 3 weeks not a year, your comment about feeling nostalgic already rings true for our short exploration. Hope this finds you all very well, the Leafs are still in the playoffs as are our beloved Canucks and I'm not sure you did it on purpose (pretty sure you didnt!) but Where the Streets Have No Name is the Canucks home game playoff theme song! An ode to 2011 run. All the best from the Shuswap in BC!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 20 днів тому

      Sounds like you've had an incredible adventure of your own! Now if only the Leafs could beat the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals... That would be a real adventure we could both share 😏

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 21 день тому

    What an amazing couple… love William, so cute …..so much to be thankful for …..this vid is full of joy and happiness…..life don’t get much gooder.. 😂

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 20 днів тому

      Life is pretty incredible 😍 Thank you for being our number one follower during this adventure!

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt Місяць тому

    Just found your channel! Your videos are so good, you definitely deserve more subscribers and views!! ❤❤ new sub here ❤

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Місяць тому

      We are glad you found us! (And we're not in it for the views, we're in it for the memories 😉)

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 Місяць тому

    Best line in video…..crazy people are at home 😂

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 Місяць тому

    Great video, happy memories

  • @SlayerEddy
    @SlayerEddy 2 місяці тому

    What an adventure! Such a lovely watch every time 😁

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 2 місяці тому

    Dialed, happy , fun … ❤Willy

  • @terricarlson2934
    @terricarlson2934 2 місяці тому

    This has been a completely wonderful series. Here isy question are you guys going to do anything more when you go back home or what is next for you guys?

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 2 місяці тому

      You'll just have to stay tuned to find out! (AKA we have no idea what we're doing with our lives)

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 2 місяці тому

    Another great video..love our Willy ..

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 3 місяці тому

    You guys are so fun ..loved this …great memories

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 3 місяці тому

    Btw, one of the best comments in this videos is from Marlene about Stephen’s nose and head shape :)

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 3 місяці тому

      It's like a family reunion in here!

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 3 місяці тому

    I appreciate you finding the time to bring William to Musaluk . Thank you for the tribute. Wonderful video.

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 3 місяці тому

      It was an experience we'll all value forever

  • @SlayerEddy
    @SlayerEddy 3 місяці тому

    This is an incredible video!! Please keep making them! Subscribed!!

    • @SlayerEddy
      @SlayerEddy 3 місяці тому

      Oh wow I just realized I saw your Switzerland Grand Tour and skiing videos years ago :o Thank you algorithm for bringing me back :D

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 3 місяці тому

      100 points to @SlayerEddy for coming back after all these years. Thanks for the kind words and stay tuned for more to come soon!

  • @harshitsethia5742
    @harshitsethia5742 4 місяці тому

    I don't know how u guys HV soo less subs u deserve a million subs

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 4 місяці тому

      We're just happy to have you on board!

  • @peteparisetti6983
    @peteparisetti6983 4 місяці тому

    Such a well thought out and produced video! Are you a professional? And, 326 views... UA-cam is a joke. Thanks anyway.

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for making our day 😂 We're far from professional but enjoy putting the work into our little hobby channel. Glad you found us out there regardless of the algorithms!

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 5 місяців тому

    Willy has some Italian heritage ..cute little meat ball

  • @Abrayev_Jalol
    @Abrayev_Jalol 5 місяців тому

    OMG

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 5 місяців тому

    Great video ….go Willy go

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 5 місяців тому

      Winner of the Nobel Prize for Cuteness

  • @ApparelSuccess
    @ApparelSuccess 5 місяців тому

    Awesome vid

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 5 місяців тому

    That was so much fun …every day ..

  • @ashlifrost8381
    @ashlifrost8381 5 місяців тому

    Hey guys! New subscriber here and I love watching your journey 🙏 shocked you don’t have more subscribers, you guys are naturals at this!! I’ve heard you mention a few times not wanting to work or have to go back to an office. I have an opportunity that might interest you and allow you to work from anywhere and continue to grow your channel. I’d love to connect!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for following along! We're not really in it for the subscriber count but we appreciate the kind words 😁 As for the job offer, if it's a "be your own boss and sell make-up to your friends" kind of thing, then we've already been approached by our exes from high school 🙃

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 6 місяців тому

    Oooo la la indeed , love the story , Willy and the music

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 6 місяців тому

    Willy is the best. Such a happy boy and great parents

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 6 місяців тому

      He's a pretty great tag-along, that's for sure!

  • @brianroussety3673
    @brianroussety3673 6 місяців тому

    Would love to be able to start that journey with my little family

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 6 місяців тому

      It's been the trip of a lifetime (and admittedly one we only could have dreamed of not too long ago). We hope your "start" comes someday soon :)

  • @mikeprsa1491
    @mikeprsa1491 6 місяців тому

    Amazing sights , sounds …love Willy”s excitement around the animals

  • @ApparelSuccess
    @ApparelSuccess 7 місяців тому

    Awesome vid!

  • @ApparelSuccess
    @ApparelSuccess 10 місяців тому

    Killer edit 🔥

  • @mohamed6401
    @mohamed6401 Рік тому

    This is my first video I've watched from your adventure. I'll follow your journey from the sideline. Enjoy while it lasts.

  • @Teamchevy001
    @Teamchevy001 Рік тому

    Looks like you had a great first stop! It was too funny to see you find a Tim's there! Looking forward to the next adventure! Dave & Jennifer

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Our next travel itinerary will be driven solely by a global Tim's map 😂

  • @billeheinze4134
    @billeheinze4134 Рік тому

    What a great first episode of your trip! I enjoyed it so much!! Wish the 2.5 of you an amazing time and looking forward to see the next episode coming soon. 😃 Cheers, Sibylle

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Thank you... We're just getting started!

  • @caiush.unterberg4789
    @caiush.unterberg4789 Рік тому

    Have a safe trip and we are so excited to see more in the near future 😍

  • @mmccormi1
    @mmccormi1 Рік тому

    Excited to follow along! But about that Beibs Fanny pack 😂

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      If Steve didn't have 1) his Leafs hat, 2) his Bieber bag, and 3) your followership on UA-cam, his whole identity would be in shambles. Thanks for always following the journey 😍

  • @user1786
    @user1786 Рік тому

    Good luck and can’t wait for episode 2 👏🏻

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Maybe we'll see you in a future episode if we swing through Dubai!

  • @emastroluisi
    @emastroluisi Рік тому

    Can’t wait for more😍

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Just stay tuned and maybe you can make a cameo in Canada 😃

  • @Teamchevy001
    @Teamchevy001 Рік тому

    Looking forward to following your family adventure around the world! Dave & Jennifer

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Thanks for joining us, and remember to keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times 😍

  • @debayanbiswas2035
    @debayanbiswas2035 Рік тому

    I am so excited about your upcoming adventures!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      How about we see you in New England this spring and we'll tell you all about it!

  • @knightjohnston7758
    @knightjohnston7758 Рік тому

    Making lemonade. Look forward to seeing where the journey takes you.

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Who knew lemonade could be this sweet?!

  • @MikeBrownEng
    @MikeBrownEng Рік тому

    Awesome start to an adventure!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      No you're an awesome start to an adventure

  • @sumitkapur9479
    @sumitkapur9479 Рік тому

    pity you have only 22K views. this is worth a short film at a major festival

  • @tompurvis1261
    @tompurvis1261 Рік тому

    I loved the video. My wife and I will spend 8 days in Switzerland this August, in some of the places you visited. Our trip will be a few days before the 44th anniversary of meeting. We drove through the country 16 years ago and have been trying to get back. Paris and Ireland have gotten in the way, but not this year. Locarno is our second stop. I chose the area because of the tiny mountain villages and my desire to photograph them. I like what I am learning about the lake side towns, as well. Thanks for sharing your 2020 adventure.

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Thanks so much for sharing this - and congrats on an impressive 44 years! We absolutely love the Locarno area, especially the small towns in the Bavona and Verzasca valleys. Good luck with the photoshoot and cheers to your next adventure in Switzerland!

  • @mmccormi1
    @mmccormi1 Рік тому

    Hi Marlene and Steve and welcome to UA-cam William! We are happy to follow your adventures. Now about that Maple Leafs hat though ...

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      At this point they're going to need to bury me in it! 🍁🧢

  • @EvanCarmean-ds6ib
    @EvanCarmean-ds6ib Рік тому

    its a sheep

  • @ApparelSuccess
    @ApparelSuccess Рік тому

    🔥🔥

  • @Himadisu
    @Himadisu Рік тому

    Going to Italy for our honeymoon in a few months. You guys are like fresh air, thanks for sharing!

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Congratulations! It was the trip of a lifetime... Hope you and your partner can say the same for yourselves!

  • @claudea9037
    @claudea9037 Рік тому

    your video showed up after the advertisement with Roger Federer with Anne Hathaway for the Grand Tour of Switzerland 😂👍🏻🇨🇭 very nice video about 🇨🇭🍀👍🏻

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather Рік тому

      Our video might not be as majestic as Roger Federer's abs but at least the Grand Tour is! Thanks for watching 😀

  • @jaipurnov7172
    @jaipurnov7172 2 роки тому

    100th subscriber found 🙋🏼‍♂️

    • @saltyfeather
      @saltyfeather 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the follow! 😍 When we started this little account we never imagined anyone tagging along, but it's great to see we can share a few of our adventures with the world