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The Doddolds
United Kingdom
Приєднався 20 вер 2023
Hello! We’re David and Mark, we don't take things too seriously so don't expect anything too heavy here, but hopefully we'll make you smile whilst we explore all things TRAVEL, COCKTAILS and GIN!
Is This the Most Scenic Train Ride in the World? TranzAlpine Train, New Zealand!
All aboard the TranzAlpine Train, one of the world’s most scenic train journeys! In this video, we take you across New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island, traveling from Greymouth to Christchurch through some of the most stunning landscapes imaginable. From the towering Southern Alps, to the rolling Canterbury Plains, this is a bucket-list experience you won’t want to miss.
We also share our experience with the Scenic Plus Package, an upgraded way to enjoy the TranzAlpine journey.
Join us as we explore the highlights of this epic train ride, including dramatic mountain passes, pristine rivers, and lush rainforests. Whether you’re planning a trip to New Zealand or just dreaming of your next adventure, this video will inspire your wanderlust. Watch until the end for our honest review and a few fun surprises along the way!
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We also share our experience with the Scenic Plus Package, an upgraded way to enjoy the TranzAlpine journey.
Join us as we explore the highlights of this epic train ride, including dramatic mountain passes, pristine rivers, and lush rainforests. Whether you’re planning a trip to New Zealand or just dreaming of your next adventure, this video will inspire your wanderlust. Watch until the end for our honest review and a few fun surprises along the way!
Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe, and leave a comment!
#TranzAlpine #ScenicPlusPackage #NewZealandTravel #ScenicTrainJourney #TravelVlog #TranzAlpineTrain #NZBucketList
👉 Planning your New Zealand trip? Don’t miss our full travel playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLKJ8xOS4Ah4b2bKCX9KxiwNvWsCwNRQE6.html&si=b2Z7FTK4cvBsZX8b
👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures:
youtube.com/@TheDoddolds?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES
👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life:
thedoddolds
👉Music from: www.epidemicsound.com/
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Rainy Road Trip Adventures in New Zealand’s South Island!
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In this travel vlog, we explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes New Zealand's South Island has to offer-even under cloudy skies. From the lush green hills of the West Coast to misty mountain passes and the iconic Franz Josef Glacier, this video captures the beauty of a rainy adventure on the open road. Join us as we navigate winding roads, visit the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier ar...
Exploring Queenstown: 2 Days of Adventure and Stunning Views!
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Join us as we explore the stunning town of Queenstown, New Zealand, over an unforgettable two-day adventure! In this travel vlog, we dive into the best experiences that Queenstown has to offer, from thrilling outdoor activities like the AJ Hackett Nevis Canyon Swing, a thrilling Luge ride, and the brilliant Shotover Jet, to stunning scenic landscapes. If you’re dreaming of visiting Queenstown o...
Travel Vlog | Our epic 34-Hour Journey from the UK to New Zealand! 🌏✈️
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Join us on an incredible 34-hour journey from the UK to New Zealand! From navigating airport terminals to capturing breathtaking views at 30,000 feet on our descent into Queenstown, we document every memorable moment of this long-haul travel experience. In this travel vlog, we share the highs, lows, and unexpected surprises that come with flying across the globe, offering real-life insights for...
We reveal our CRUISE PLANS 2025: Will we dance ourselves dizzy with Jane McDonald?
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Join us for a chat and a catch up, as we reveal our cruise plans for 2025. Have a drink with us as we tell you all the exciting details, and chat about our upcoming travel plans! Grab a seat, pour yourself a drink, and let's chat all things Cunard, Virgin Voyages, Jane Mcdonald, Ambassador and more! #cruiselife #chat #janemcdonald Remember to drink responsibly. Why not check out our Instagram t...
The ULTIMATE VIRGIN VOYAGES GUIDE to embarkation and your first day onboard!
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Planning a Virgin Voyages cruise onboard Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady, or Valiant Lady? We've put together the ultimate guide so you can get the most out of embarkation and your first day onboard Virgin Voyages. Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more travel tips and adventures with us. As mentioned in the video, head to vvinsider.com to find out any further i...
Day 4 & Disembarking VIRGIN VOYAGES Resilient Lady: Is ANOTHER ROSE worth the upcharge in 2024?
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Join us onboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, where we'll be letting you know if we think the Another Rose dinner show is worth the additional cost, as well as we'll take you along to the Casino for a slot tournament, and taking you to the Miss behave show, and lolas library, during our 4 night mini cruise from Portsmouth to Amsterdam in 2024! It's the last day, and time for disembarkation! :(...
Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages RESILIENT LADY: Relaxation, Gunbae and The Tentacle Tour! 2024
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Join us onboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, and it's Scarlet Night during our 4 night mini cruise from Portsmouth to Amsterdam! We'll let you tag along on the secretive Tentacle Tour, but before that we'll show how relaxed the ship is on a port day, take you to a Deep Blue Extras cocktail party, and Gunbae the lively onboard Korean BBQ! If you're enjoying this video, watch the first video fr...
Day 2 on RESILIENT LADY: Is the food on a VIRGIN VOYAGES cruise still as good as they say, in 2024?
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Join us onboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, for our second day during our 4 night mini cruise from Portsmouth to Amsterdam! This time, we take you along for brunch at The Wake, we go around the world in 80 minutes with the Diva, and we give you our review of Test Kitchen Menu C! Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more travel tips and adventures with us. #Vi...
Boarding Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady: Travel & Embarkation Day, Portsmouth 2024
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Join us for the first vlog of our new series, as we travel to Portsmouth to board Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, for our 4 night mini cruise to Amsterdam! We'll take you along for embarkation, sail away, and our first night on board our first Virgin Voyage out of the UK. We eat at the Galley, Pink Agave & the Pizza Place, as well as check out Persephone - the fantastic show in the Red Room! Don...
Join us on our FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!
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Join us as we head back to our wedding venue (Oulton Hall) on our first wedding anniversary. We'll take you along as we stay over in our wedding suite, have drinks, dinner, visit the spa, and reminisce about our wedding day - all mixed in with our usual Doddold humour/smut! #celebration #firstweddinganniversary #love Links to suppliers: allymphotos satinpicturesweddi...
WE REACHED 1000 SUBSCRIBERS!! Celebrations and travel updates!
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Join us as we celebrate reaching 1,000 subscribers and finally getting monetised (monetized)! Have a drink with us as we celebrate, and chat about our upcoming Virgin Voyages cruise from Portsmouth to Amsterdam, and our travel plans for New Zealand! Grab a seat, pour yourself a drink, and let's chat all things life, Virgin Voyages and travel! Cheers to the weekend! #celebration #announcements #...
Pros and Cons of cruising with MSC. Our HONEST REVIEW of MSC Virtuosa.
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Join us as we disembark from MSC Virtuosa, following our taster sailing with MSC cruises. We'll give you our honest review of what we liked, and disliked about this new cruise line to us. We understand that people may have differences of opinion to us, and we hope that you can see that we've been balanced in our review. The thing we love about cruising is that there's a cruise line for everyone...
Our last day on our MSC VIRTUOSA MINI CRUISE. Does the Buffet get any better?
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Join us as we take you along for our second day onboard MSC cruises, during our 2 day mini cruise to Le havre, France. Did we manage to find better food today onboard the MSC Virtuosa?..... Did David enjoy the ropes course?And would we recommend the Starwalker show? We'll show you the food we ate, the shows we saw, and the issues we faced on MSC Virtuosa. Don't forget to hit the like button, su...
Our MSC VIRTUOSA Mini Cruise. What horrors await us in our room?
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Our MSC VIRTUOSA Mini Cruise. What horrors await us in our room?
Our FIRST TIME on MSC! Travel Day and Embarkation.
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Our FIRST TIME on MSC! Travel Day and Embarkation.
5 things VIRGIN VOYAGES PROS do that you should do too
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5 things VIRGIN VOYAGES PROS do that you should do too
Would we do this VIRGIN VOYAGES SHORE THINGS EXCURSION again?
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Would we do this VIRGIN VOYAGES SHORE THINGS EXCURSION again?
Watch this BEFORE doing a Transatlantic Cruise with Virgin Voyages!
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Watch this BEFORE doing a Transatlantic Cruise with Virgin Voyages!
VIRGIN VOYAGES: Our Experience of SCARLET NIGHT!
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VIRGIN VOYAGES: Our Experience of SCARLET NIGHT!
When two VIRGIN VOYAGES ships meet in the Mediterranean Sea!!
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When two VIRGIN VOYAGES ships meet in the Mediterranean Sea!!
Celebrations, Life Updates, & Travel Announcements: Have a chat with us!
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Celebrations, Life Updates, & Travel Announcements: Have a chat with us!
Virgin Voyages MIX IT UP event: A cocktail party with a difference?
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Virgin Voyages MIX IT UP event: A cocktail party with a difference?
Virgin Voyages Bubbles and Bites: Is it worth the upcharge?
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Virgin Voyages Bubbles and Bites: Is it worth the upcharge?
SAIL AWAY WITH US: Our Virgin Voyages Transatlantic Adventure Begins!
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SAIL AWAY WITH US: Our Virgin Voyages Transatlantic Adventure Begins!
Travel Day: From Yorkshire to Virgin Voyages' Terminal V in Miami
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Travel Day: From Yorkshire to Virgin Voyages' Terminal V in Miami
Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady ANNOUNCED: onboard reaction from Scarlet Lady!
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Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady ANNOUNCED: onboard reaction from Scarlet Lady!
Whitby: Blustery Adventures by the Sea
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Whitby: Blustery Adventures by the Sea
Can we make the ultimate chocolate Easter cocktail?
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Can we make the ultimate chocolate Easter cocktail?
St Patricks Day Special: 3 MUST-TRY Cocktails!
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St Patricks Day Special: 3 MUST-TRY Cocktails!
I really enjoyed your video - I usually do that journey by car, so seeing it from a train carriage was good. I'm glad you discovered NZ coffee!
Ah fab! Glad you enjoyed it! When you do it by car….. do you still have the really really long tunnel?? Coffee in NZ really is the best! No idea why isn’t so much nicer though? 😂
A lovely train journey 👍. The views were awesome.
It really is! Stunning way to spend a few hours! 🙌🏻
I love cruises, but I really enjoy the variety on your channel.
Ahh thank you, that’s great to hear! We were worried that people might not want to watch our other types of video, so it’s lovely to hear that you’re enjoying it. We will be back on the cruise content soon though 😂❤️
Great video gents! Enjoyed going on your journey with you!
Thanks Bob, glad you’re continuing to enjoy it! Thanks for the support as always, we really appreciate it!
This is a good one, greatvto croas the island. I however liked the return train from Dunedin way more Taieri George Railway. I hope you had a good time in Christchurch.
Ooo we will have to look into the Dunedin route for next time! Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching!
Great video Team. Bummer about the weather.
Thanks Jo! I know, although it did make it very atmospheric! ❤️
What a beautiful country with such great things to explore. Looking forward to more vlogs.
Absolutely! It’s such a stunning place, no matter the weather! Thanks for watching!
Wonderful vlog and great views!
Thank you so much! We really appreciate you the time to watch and comment 🤗
Loving the See it, Say it Sorted reference 😁
🤣 glad the reference wasn’t lost on people 🤗! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Guys & Fiona, a great video with laughs galore x
Thanks very much! Glad it gave you a laugh 🤗. You’re very welcome, but do you mean Nikki? Not sure who Fiona is 😂x
I feel such a fool, and I realised as soon as entered. Apologies Nikki, as you are an integral part of the show xx Love & Best wishes
Oh absolutely don’t worry about it ☺️. Thank you so much for your support x
@@richardcaldwell9160you are welcome! Glad to see someone appreciates me! 😂
That was stunning, I loved it all............................Mxx
Glad you enjoyed!! In hindsight, the rain only added to the atmosphere of the place! ❤️
A bit like Cardiff
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Great video guys!!
Thank you! Now get a VV cruise booked so you can put it to good use 😂😂❤️
@@TheDoddoldsWe have our eyes peeled!! 👀So desperate to get on Virgin!!!
Those pancakes 🥞 looked yummy 😋. Did you encounter any other 🌈 in the wild ?
Any other friends of Dorothy? No 😂, to be honest be barely even saw any other people 😂! Oh they were very delicious 🤤
Only 2 bleeps from me swearing so far in 3 videos! And you both got bleeps in before me! You are welcome 😂
😂😂 there were other clips of you that required bleeping, but they’re on the editing floor 😂😂.
@@TheDoddoldsprobably for the best 😂
I had to grin about the proper rainjacket with apparently cloth / suede shoes 😁. In spite of the rain, it is a gorgeous part of New Zealand. Looking forward to more by # adventure gays & friend 😃Apptly named restaurant you visited on the rain day.😉
😂😂 yeh we really weren’t dressed appropriately for being adventure gays! We’re spontaneous adventure gays… who needs planning and sensible shoes anyway??😂 you’re right though, it really is stunning - the rain only added to the atmosphere ❤️
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In January my husband and I drove from Greymouth to Queenstown - opposite direction to you- with a stop for the night in Fox Glacier. The weather was superb! SORRY
😂😂 hopefully we get the superb weather next time! 😂. It’s such a stunning route though isn’t it! Thanks for watching 🤗
Sorry the weather wasn't better, but thanks for another good video.
You’re welcome! Tbh the rain added to the drama and atmosphere of the place #SilverLining :)
You guys are delightful and sooo funny! I'm in Houston, Texas and its 1am and I'm so entertained but I need to go to sleep, lol!
😂😂!! Thank you so much for staying awake to watch us, hope it didn’t make you too tired 😂.
I came back to re watch this episode as we're sailing Mega in December. I'm also really excited to come home with folded clean clothes lol Like I can't stop thinking about it... 😅
It is a good perk, not going to lie! Haha
After the bush in the bathroom I was surprised no mention of the thick black slightly curly hair on the plate with the lamb main. We did our first cruise on MSC Euribia and the hygiene standards were much, much higher thankfully. I did find it a big huge party ship for us but it didn't put us off trying cruising again, trying a smaller line this time though :).
😂😂 I know, I have no idea how we didn’t spot the monstrous hair on the plate! Even when editing it back!! It was only once we watched it on the big tele, that we spotted it 😂. Thanks for watching 🤗
@@TheDoddolds Really love your content, glad to have had the UA-cam gods make the recommendation!
We’re glad it made the recommendation too! Super lovely to hear you’re enjoying it 🥳
Ahh it looks amazing! If you don't mind sharing, around how much were your flights and accomodation? Would you say it was average priced or did you splash out on something more luxurious 😊
It’s such a beautiful place! We definitely went down the average price route. We booked it all through a travel agent: the flights (economy) were around £1,800 pp return. Then 11 hotels, car hire, ferry between the islands came to around £2kpp I think. That was for 3 weeks so not too bad. Most were motel style places, so nothing too fancy.☺️
I just got off my second VV cruise last week and On the Rocks is my absolute favorite spot on the ships. You described it perfectly. Yes, it's noisy but not in a "party animal" way if you know what I mean. Hung out there every evening after dinner. The Entertainer is my absolute favorite cocktail there (try it over ice next time; it's even better and is bigger!). Ganny, one of the bartenders, gave me the recipe so I'm going to try it at home.
It’s really is a lovely spot! Totally agree with everything you said. Hope you’ve managed to recreate the cocktail 🤗. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment ❤️
All those high things…. 😵💫😲😱😨
😂😂
Hell's Pizza is the best in NZ.
Ooo thank you for the recommendation, we will have to try this next time! 🤗
@@TheDoddolds Would you ever do a Virgin Voyages Summer Pass or know of anyone else who has reviewed the month long Work From Helm?
We haven’t done one, and not too sure we would - too many distractions for us 😂😂. I’ve not seen any UA-cam videos reviewing it, not sure if there’s any articles on vvinsider.com though?
Please don't be offended, but I liken you to a modern day Morecambe & Wise, whatever you think NZ is so much richer with your arrival, with lovely Nicky in tow xx
No offence taken at all, they are legends! ❤️🤗 thank you!
Did the bungee from the original Kawarau bridge last year. Free if you are 75 or over, or urban legend free if you drop naked. I paid.
😂😂😂 love this!! Thanks for watching 🤗
Love watching this! Such fun 😊
Ahhh YAY!!! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you’re both well xx
Thanks Guys, I chuckled all the way through the video. from a new subscriber x
Welcome! Thanks so much for watching, subscribing and taking the time to comment! Super pleased you enjoyed it 🤗❤️
Adrenaline junkies....feel sick just watching..
😂😂😂, Queenstown certainly is an adrenaline junkies dream playground! The rest of the South Island is a lot more relaxed 😂
David , well done , your skills are quite impressive. Chilly 🥶 Willy was left with a smile 😀 upon his face. 😉 I’m glad you both survived, your two adventures. I would rather miss your videos, and your cheeky personalities. How did the New Zealand 🇳🇿 natives , react to the three of you , as Brits ?
😂😂 Chilly Willy had a great time 😂. The New Zealanders honestly couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly. We went to a Maori cultural experience, and it was so lovely to see how integrated their culture is into daily life out there.
You guys are so great to share your trip with us. What a fun time. I don't think I'd be brave enough to do all of those things, esp the swing...yikes! Looking forward to your next one!
So glad you’re enjoying seeing our adventures. Thanks for watching along 🤗.
Wow, every shot is the most beautiful scenery. Thanks for another great video. I would love the ice bar, I love a cold cocktail.
The ice bar is a lot of fun, and the cocktails were actually nice. Quite fruit juice heavy but still nice! 🤗
Great video, also you can buy mcCain season and bake fries which have chicken salt on them 😳
Thank you! Oh my goodness!!! We did not know this. (Adds a shopping trip to todays agenda 😂)
Great video! We finished our first VV last month… already have Alaska booked for May 2026… now trying to decide which one to do in 2025.
Thank you! Very envious of the Alaska sailing!! 🤩
I have never wanted to visit NZ as much as I do now I have seen how beautiful it is! 🥰
It is so so stunning! It’s like Wales but on crack! 😂
So much fun, thanks for sharing the experience. And I loved the Keeping Up Appearances reference 😂
😂😂 glad someone got the keeping up appearances reference. You wait until we’re sailing with Cunard in January…. There’ll be Hyacinth quotes galore 😂.
No me and husband would pass on the canyon swing but the shotjet at least 3 times
😂😂! The jet boat is a lot of fun! Thanks for watching 🤗
You're very brave. No way I would do that swing. Good video.
😂😂 thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Loved it all..................................Mxx
Thank you :)
Great Vlog guys and you managed to squeeze loads in! I reckon I would do the swing, but Lisa would not even get up on that platform to watch! 👍
Thanks so much guys, hope you’re both well! Yeah I even think Nikki found being on the platform (and walking on the bridge over to it) a bit hairy 😂.
Another great video! 👍
Thank you 🤗
Would you brave the Canyon Swing? Have you been to Queenstown? Let us know! D&M x
Absolutely not
😂😂
NO to the swing but YES to everything else. What a perfect trip so far. Thanks for taking us along, everything was stunning 😍
😂, yeah I can see why the swing isn’t for everyone 😂. Thanks for the lovely feedback ❤️
Did the hree regular jumps with them in the 1990s. Loved it. Remember that jet as well. It also a grwat area for hiking
Welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the 'landing approach' to my hometown! Looking forward to seeing your travels around NZ
Wow, very envious that you get to call that beautiful place ‘home’ ❤️❤️! Thank you so much for watching, and taking the time to comment 🤗
Came across your vlog by chance. We were in Queenstown last November as part of a big trip down under visiting Singapore Australia and New Zealand. We flew into Queenstown from Sydney and spent 4 days there so looking forward to your vlogs. We are an older couple 61 and 67 so not adrenaline junkies but we enjoyed just walking around the town a trip on the lake and a day out at milford sound. We then went up to Auckland for 3 days in hindsight I wish we had had longer in NZ
It certainly is a beautiful place for a walk around, we absolutely fell in love with it. Sounds like you had an epic trip last November! Thanks for watching 🤗
Welcome to the Deep South (even though you’re back home now) so cool the mountains were dressed in white for your arrival 🥝 I emigrated here from the UK over 20 years ago, I love this country!
It’s really is such a beautiful country! We absolutely fell in love with it, and the people. Currently looking at ways to move out there (joking…, not joking 😂), so can absolutely see why you emigrated! ❤️
New Zealand is a stunning country. I'm excited for your adventures having just discovered your channel. Thanks for your wonderful content.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, we can’t wait to share more of our adventures with you all! 🤗
So magical…
Isn’t it just!! Absolutely love looking out over the wake ❤️
We hope you find this video useful! And we’d love to know where you’re sailing from next? Let us know in the comments 🤗