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SVALBARD IN JUNE The BEST 5 Day Trip! (Longyearbyen Day Tours, Easy Hikes, Delicious Food + Budget)
Join us for an EPIC 5 DAY TRIP TO SVALBARD IN JUNE and we're including our budget! We go on the best wildlife tours, kayak next to glaciers, and visit the northernmost town in the world!
On this episode of Mapping It, we're spending 5 DAYS IN SVALBARD IN JUNE! We fly from Tromsø to Longyearbyen and check into our hotel at MARYANN'S POLARRIGG. We spend our first day in Svalbard exploring Longyearbyen on a budget. We visit Svalbard Museum, see adorable reindeer and shop at the grocery store in Longyearbyen. In the evening, we get dinner at Kroa Restaurant and go on TWO EASY HIKES in Longyearbyen for some BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF SVALBARD!
On day two, we go on two incredible WILDLIFE TOURS OF SVALBARD with Hurtigruten Svalbard and Better Moments. Two EPIC DAY TRIPS filled with WHALES, WALRUSES, BIRDS and a POLAR BEAR! We relax at CAFE HUSKIES and enjoy the MIDNIGHT SUN by exploring BILLEFJORDEN on a RIB BOAT TOUR.
On day three, we go on an ARCTIC KAYAK TOUR for our FIRST TIME KAYAKING! We paddle next to icebergs, have an incredible encounter with beluga whales, and have the best time on our GLACIER KAYAK TOUR with Better Moments! In the evening, we warm up with dinner at Barentz Gastropub and walk to the OUTSKIRTS OF LONGYEARBYEN to see the POLAR BEAR SIGN!
On day four, we travel to the NORTHERN MOST TOWN IN THE WORLD with Better Moments. We have a blast exploring NY ÅLESUND and seeing the historic marker from Roald Amundsen's airship. We see the NORTHERNMOST POST OFFICE, CEMETERY, GIFT SHOP, and MUSEUM! We have a blast exploring Ny Ålesund on a DAY TRIP from Longyearbyen.
On our LAST DAY IN SVALBARD, we start our day with an EASY HIK IN SVALBARD to explore an abandoned coal mining building. Then we head back into town for lunch at FRUENE CAFE, the best cafe in Longyearbyen! After lunch, we do a little SHOPPING IN SVALBARD before saying goodbye to this beautiful arctic region and catching a flight to our next destination.
We stayed at Maryann's Polarrigg (not sponsored):
polarriggen.com
We ate at the following places (not sponsored):
Restaurant Kroa: kroa-svalbard.no
Cafe Huskies: cafehuskies.company.site
Barentz Gastropub: hurtigrutensvalbard.com/en/food-and-drink/barentz-gastropub
Fruene Cafe: fruene.no/en/
We rented the 200-600mm Sony lens from Svalbard Camera Rental (not sponsored):
svalbardcamerarentals.net
Tours in order of appearance (not sponsored):
Hurtigruten Svalbard Wildlife and Glacier Cruise:
hurtigrutensvalbard.com/en/activities/boat/wildlife-and-glacier-cruise
Better Moments Catch of the Day:
www.bettermoments.no/our-trips/catch-of-the-day/
Better Moments Icebreaker Kayaking:
www.bettermoments.no/our-trips/icebreaker-paddling-along-glacier-fronts/
Better Moments Ny Ålesund:
www.bettermoments.no/our-trips/ny-alesund-the-northern-most-town-in-the-world/
The songs used in this episode are from Epidemic Sound:
share.epidemicsound.com/65ymq0
We're Karin and Jeremy! Just an average couple with a love for travel. We work full-time jobs that only offer limited vacation time, so we work hard to get the most out of our holidays. Join us on our adventures as we maximize our time off on Mapping It.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:13 Day One: Arrival in Longyearbyen
00:04:57 Hotel Tour
00:10:03 Evening in Svalbard
00:22:00 Day Two: Wildlife Cruises
00:48:18 Day Three: Glacier Kayaking
01:02:33 Day Four: Ny Ålesund
01:19:39 Day Five: Goodbye Svalbard
01:30:16 Bloopers
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Last day in Longyearbyen Svalbard (Exploring an abandoned coal mine building + lunch at Fruene Cafe)
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Join us for our LAST DAY IN LONGYEARBYEN! We explore an abandoned coal mining building, eat at the BEST CAFE in LONGYEARBYEN and fly to HELL Norway! On this episode of Mapping It, we're spending our LAST DAY IN SVALBARD exploring more of Longyearbyen! We start our day with AN EASY HIKE IN SVALBARD to the ABANDONED COAL MINING BUILDING and check out some very SCENIC VIEWS IN LONGYEARBYEN. Then w...
Ny Alesund - The Northern Most Town in the World (Svalbard Arctic Day Trip with Better Moments)
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Join us as we travel to the northern most town in the world! Ny Alesund is a remote community in Svalbard and we're visiting on a day trip from Longyearbyen! On this episode of Mapping It, we're going to the NORTHERN MOST TOWN IN THE WORLD with Better Moments in Svalbard! We hop on an enclosed RIB BOAT that takes us 100 nautical miles north to a TINY COMMUNITY of only 30 people! On the way, we ...
Glacier Kayak Trip in Svalbard (First Time Kayaking, Beluga Whales, BEST DAY TOUR in Longyearbyen)
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Join us for the best kayak day trip in Svalbard with Better Moments! We go glacier kayaking in the arctic and see icebergs and whales on this epic day trip from Longyearbyen! On this episode of Mapping It, we're going on an ARCTIC KAYAK TOUR with Better Moments in Svalbard! We hop on an enclosed RIB BOAT that takes us to the glacier. It's our FIRST TIME KAYAKING and but somehow we survived! We ...
CHIPS AND TRIPS | Trying SVALBARD SNACKS in LONGYEARBYEN! (Brown Butter Sørlands Chips + Smash!)
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On this episode of Chips and Trips, we try two different kinds of chips that we found in LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD! We try some DELICIOUS BROWN BUTTER CHIPS as well as some fun "dessert chips" that were essentially CHOCOLATE COVERED BUGLES called SMASH! These chip flavors definitely surprised us! We hope you enjoy coming along on our adventures! The songs used in this episode are from Epidemic Sou...
The Best Boat Tours in Svalbard! (Hurtigruten and Better Moments, Seals, Whales + a Polar Bear)
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Join us for two incredible wildlife boat tours from Svalbard with Hurtigruten and Better Moments! It's an epic day filled with arctic animals including a polar bear! On this episode of Mapping It, we go on two different wildlife tours in Svalbard! We start our day on a HURTIGRUTEN SVALBARD wildlife tour on their hybrid electric catamaran. It's an EPIC DAY TRIP from Longyearbyen and we see so mu...
The Best Day in Longyearbyen! (Arrival in Svalbard, Things To Do, Maryann's Polarrigg + Easy Hikes)
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Join us for THE BEST DAY IN LONGYEARBYEN! We fly to SVALBARD and check into Maryann's Polarrigg. Then we explore town, get dinner at Kroa, and go on some easy hikes in Longyearbyen! On this episode of Mapping It, we're heading to SVALBARD! We fly from Tromsø to Longyearbyen on Norwegian Airlines. When we land, we take the Flybussen into Longyearbyen to our hotel: Maryann's Polarrigg. After drop...
The Best Afternoon Exploring Tromsø! (Driving to Tromsø, Scenic Views, Historic Architecture)
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On this episode of Mapping It, we're driving from Alta to Tromsø and then exploring the beautiful city of Tromsø in Northern Norway. After making our way through the scenic countryside, we head into Tromsø for our LAST DAY IN NORTHERN NORWAY. Tromsø has it all, from picturesque walking streets, to scenic overlooks, and even an underground roundabout! We explore the old town area of Tromsø, the ...
WATCING THE MIDNIGHT SUN at North Cape Norway (The Best Day at Nordkapp! And Going on a Bird Safari)
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Join us for THE BEST DAY EXPLORING THE NORTH CAPE! We start with a BIRD SAFARI in Gjesvaer and then head to NORDKAPP to watch the MIDNIGHT SUN on the NORTH CAPE in NORTHERN NORWAY! On this episode of Mapping It, we're spending one day exploring the North Cape of Northern Norway. We start our day with a long drive from Alta to the North Cape and we see a lot of wildlife along the way including m...
Whale Safari in Andenes and Road Trip to Alta Norway! (Whale2Sea Tour, Sami Shop, Reindeer Watching)
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Join us as we go on a WHALE SAFARI in ANDENES and then take a ROAD TRIP TO ALTA in NORTHERN NORWAY! We also visit a Sami Lavvu, have a picnic lunch, and see reindeer! On this episode of Mapping It, we start with a morning WHALE SAFARI with Whale2Sea in Andenes in Northern Norway! It’s our first time going on a whale watching tour and Andenes is one of the BEST PLACES IN NORWAY FOR WHALE WATCHIN...
First time at the Olympics travel vlog (Budget, Airbnb, Olympic Events + Best Wine Tasting in Paris)
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It's the second week of our adventures at the Olympics and we're heading to Marseille for sailing! Back in Paris, we go to more events and the best wine tasting in Paris! On this episode of Mapping It, it's part two of our OLYMPIC GAMES travel vlog! In the second week of our adventures, we see 6 more OLYMPIC EVENTS in PARIS and MARSEILLE! We took the train to MARSEILLE to see SAILING and MEN'S ...
Trying BONUS NEW FOODS at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair! (Giant Vegan Pizza Roll, Lingonberry Wings)
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On this episode of Mapping It, we spend a day at the MINNESOTA STATE FAIR and we try 12 MORE NEW FOODS for 2024 - new foods that didn’t make the official list! From a GIANT PIZZA ROLL to CINNAMON SUGAR CHEESE CURDS, there's something for everyone! We loved the FIESTA DUO and WINGONBERRY CHICKEN WINGS! We tried 12 more NEW FOODS AT THE FAIR and rate them all! Foods and prices are listed below in...
EATING ALL 2024 MN STATE FAIR NEW FOODS! (MUST EAT Deep Fried Ranch Dressing + Dill Pickle Tots)
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On this episode of Mapping It, we spend a FULL DAY AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR and we try all the NEW FAIR FOODS for 2024, including 5 new vendors! From DEEP FRIED RANCH DRESSING to DILL PICKLE TOTS, there's something for everyone! Some things were a surprising hit, like the CRAB BOIL CHICKEN WINGS from Soul Bowl, and some things were a flop, like GRILLED PURPLE STICKY RICE from Union Hmong Kit...
GOING TO THE OLYMPICS for the first time! (Olympic Events, Hospitality Houses, Tasty Food, Budget)
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We went the Olympics for the first time and we're taking you with us! We go to 7 Olympic events, try the best food in Paris, visit Hospitality Houses, and show you how much it cost! On this episode of Mapping It, we went to the 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS!! It's our FIRST TIME AT THE OLYMPICS and we did it all! We crammed 7 OLYMPIC EVENTS and tons of sight seeing into our first 7 days in Paris. From a ...
How to use an Airalo eSIM (Install and Activate an Airalo eSIM + Navigo Transit Pass in Paris)
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We love to stay connected using eSIMs when we travel, and Airalo is a really easy way to find eSIMs to use all over the world when you're traveling. Watch this video to help install and activate an eSIM from Airalo. Also, we always try to use public transit when traveling and using a Navigo Transit Pass in Paris is the best way to get around the metro in Paris! If you're traveling to Paris for ...
We're Going to the Paris Olympics! (Buying tickets, trip planning, getting ready for the Olympics!)
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Lofoten in June! (The Best 5 Day VAN LIFE Road Trip in NORTHERN NORWAY, Things To Do, Tasty Food)
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CHIPS AND TRIPS | Americans try NORWEGIAN SNACK FOODS! (Dried Fish Chips + Paprika Chips in Lofoten)
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RAINY DAY IN LOFOTEN driving to Å (things to do, delicious food, VAN LIFE IN NORWAY + WILD CAMPING)
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Van Life Norway: Road to NUSFJORD (Prettiest town in LOFOTEN) + SWIM IN THE ARCTIC at LOFOTEN SAUNA
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Our first time trying VAN LIFE IN NORWAY! (Picking up our VW CAMPER VAN from LOFOTEN VAN LIFE!)
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @HeyitsAl
    @HeyitsAl 2 дні тому

    Very informative. Well done!

  • @Albert-Alpine
    @Albert-Alpine 12 днів тому

    Hello! Looking for videos that inspire me for my next trip in June to the Lofoten Islands I have found your channel and I have really enjoyed watching it. Could you tell me the exact date of your trip? I will travel the first week of June to avoid the summer overcrowding and watching your vlog scares me that the weather is bad and can ruin my hiking plans. Congratulations for the video, I really loved it. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for giving us ideas and helping to organize our trip.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 11 днів тому

      We're glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully it gave you some interesting ideas of things to do! We visited during the first week of June, so our first tip would be to try to change the dates of your trip if you can! But if that's not possible, then our second, and much more important tip, is to pack lots of layers! You might luck out with wonderfully dry sunny weather, but pack warm and waterproof clothing just in case you get cold rainy/snowy weather. There's a great Norwegian saying, "Det fins ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlige klær" which means, there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. So as long as you have the right clothes for the weather, you should still be able to have a good time. Sure, the hiking trails could be slippery and muddy, but use your best judgement there. One of our favorite activities was going to the sauna, so we highly recommend giving that a try no matter what the weather's like! Even if you have cold rainy weather like we did, you're still going to have a fantastic trip! Thanks for watching and happy travels!

    • @Albert-Alpine
      @Albert-Alpine 9 днів тому

      @@MappingIt Thank you for the response and for all the very valuable advice. We are definitely thinking about postponing our trip dates to the end of June although the weather in Lofoten is like a lottery. In case of bad weather we will consider the idea of ​​going to a sauna like you did. Thank you very much again. Watching your videos makes me want to travel to all the destinations you have visited. Regards from Madrid :)

  • @Ventura2FloridaGulf
    @Ventura2FloridaGulf 21 день тому

    So very helpful! We’ll be there for Christmas 2024

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 18 днів тому

      That's awesome, we hope you have a wonderful time!

  • @janhaupt6115
    @janhaupt6115 23 дні тому

    ❤️🙏🍀

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 18 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @esperanzabarria227
    @esperanzabarria227 28 днів тому

    Thank you for your video!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 26 днів тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @MuhSyahrir-mc1cj
    @MuhSyahrir-mc1cj 28 днів тому

    next time you should go to grise fiord canada or villa las estrellas antarctica

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 26 днів тому

      Great suggestions, those places would definitely be really cool to explore! Thanks for watching!

  • @susanswanson8220
    @susanswanson8220 Місяць тому

    I don’t think I could handle the boat ride…I get “sea” sick on Lake Minnetonka! Thanks for bringing all of us along on your adventures! Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We completely understand! It was a really long boat ride and we were feeling a little rough by the end of it! Thanks for watching and happy Thanksgiving!

  • @carmenvanstade9200
    @carmenvanstade9200 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this well documented video. Gives perspective and very informative. Leaving for Budapest (I've seen that video too) and Vienna in next couple of weeks😊.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We're glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! We have a couple Budapest videos, in case you haven't seen them all. Christmas markets in Europe are so magical, you're going to have a blast! Thanks for watching!

  • @alisonshakely1980
    @alisonshakely1980 Місяць тому

    I wanted to check your lodging but it sent me to Airbnb site, not to specific place. Did you have lots of stairs to your lodging? Would you recommend?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Thanks for letting us know about the link - we updated it in the description so hopefully it sends you to the right listing. Just in case it doesn't work, the listing is called "Apartment Paradise" and the host is Blazo (co-hosted with Zeljka). There were quite a few stairs to get to our Airbnb, but Dubrovnik is known to have a ton of stairs all over the city. Even so, we really enjoyed our Airbnb in Dubrovnik because the views from the rooftop terrace made up for all the stairs.

  • @robbingbanks8042
    @robbingbanks8042 Місяць тому

    I’m not sure what I would be more excited about? Having a beluga whale swim right under the kayak, or a Grim sighting in town!!! I love this series!! Where are you planning to go next?!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We completely agree, it's definitely a tough choice because seeing Grim in town would be so cool! We're glad you're enjoying this series because we had a lot of fun making it! We have a couple more videos from Svalbard to share, and a couple from Iceland. After that: Japan! Thanks for watching!

  • @mimi-tc1wj
    @mimi-tc1wj Місяць тому

    I am curious which was your favorite city? And who had the best food?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Great questions, thanks for asking! From a sightseeing perspective, we really liked Budapest because of the variety of things to see and do, and the public transit made it really easy to get around. Plus the thermal baths helped warm us up on a cold winter morning! For Christmas markets, Vienna wins! There are so many different markets all around the city and they each have their own character. The city really gets into the holiday spirit and it feels like there's magic in the air (or at least, that's how it felt to us). Plus, the variety of gifts and ornaments at the markets in Vienna made for excellent shopping. The food in Vienna definitely topped our list, but honorable mention goes to some local specialties we had in Prague. Thanks for watching!

  • @kathrynthompson8148
    @kathrynthompson8148 Місяць тому

    Just found your channel really love it please do more videos. Is Greta you and your husband’s daughter. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💕

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Hi 👋 Karin here, we're glad you found our channel! Grete is my sister and it was a lot of fun having her join us for this trip. Thanks for watching, we hope you stick around for more videos!

  • @gabrielaguadalupecamacho5448
    @gabrielaguadalupecamacho5448 Місяць тому

    Nice video ! At what time did you go to the baths ? It looks so cool ! Not to many people

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We're glad you enjoyed it! We visited the baths very early in the morning (around 7am) because we had to catch a train to Vienna around noon so we wanted to spend as much time at the baths as we could before leaving Budapest. Going early was fantastic because there really weren't many people there at all. Even by the time we were leaving the baths in the late morning, there still weren't many people there. Thanks for watching!

  • @dennisschastlivyy
    @dennisschastlivyy Місяць тому

    Thank You 👍🤝

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @madmac8577
    @madmac8577 Місяць тому

    Hi guys! How long did you stay in Svalbard? Did you see any northern lights at night?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We were in Svalbard for 4.5 days (4 nights) and it was such a cool experience! Unfortunately, we didn't see any northern lights while we were there, but maybe that can be our excuse to go back. Thanks for watching!

  • @Marie-Wien
    @Marie-Wien Місяць тому

    Such a great video. Thank you!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We're glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @Rebecca-ev7xi
    @Rebecca-ev7xi Місяць тому

    ♥Hi! Loved the video - awesome work! I thought the thumbnail could be even better, so I made one for you. Hope you like it!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @waize
    @waize Місяць тому

    The slogan for Smash is exactly "You can not only have one."

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      That's so cool, thanks for sharing!

  • @markcrankshaw9066
    @markcrankshaw9066 Місяць тому

    We're heading to Vienna at the end of November and so have been watching a few videos - yours is definitely my favourite and it's given us lots of ideas for things to add to our list of things to do. Actually a list of things to eat, and it helps we have similar tastes to you guys I think! Well done and thanks!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      That's awesome, we're glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! We had so much fun visiting Vienna, it's a wonderful city and absolutely magical around Christmas time. There's so much to see and do that you could easily spend a week there and not be bored, even without the dozens of Christmas markets all around. Consider eating at one of the many cafes around Vienna, the city is known for its cafe culture and it can be a great way to start your day (or pause for lunch or dinner) - and the cakes and desserts they have are fantastic! Thanks for watching and happy travels!

  • @tanyatoner
    @tanyatoner Місяць тому

    Really good video. I've been to Svalbard twice and stayed at Mary Ann's. Well done for showing how fab it is!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! We really enjoyed our stay at Maryann's and definitely recommend it to anyone looking to visit Svalbard. We're definitely a little jealous that you've been to Svalbard twice! We'd love to go back and explore more. Thanks for watching!

    • @Radaos
      @Radaos 16 днів тому

      There are more luxurious hotels in Svalbard, but staying in an old miners cabin does feel very fitting for the place.

  • @unitymind
    @unitymind Місяць тому

    The coal mines are closing next year so there will be a lot of places for sale coming soon.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      That's good to know, thanks for sharing! Wouldn't it be cool to live there?

  • @robbingbanks8042
    @robbingbanks8042 Місяць тому

    You didn’t go see Cecilia and Christofer?! Or Grim!!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      Not this time, but we would love to meet them, especially Grim!

  • @deecee9051
    @deecee9051 Місяць тому

    You guys are the best!!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      We're glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

  • @FreckledHeart
    @FreckledHeart Місяць тому

    OMG, the bloopers were my favorite. Leave more of those in :) Great video, helped a ton in what to expect in some of the places we will be in about a month.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt Місяць тому

      The bloopers are our favorite too, we're glad you enjoyed them! We hope you have an awesome time on your upcoming trip! Thanks for watching!

  • @melissaxenawarriorprincess
    @melissaxenawarriorprincess 2 місяці тому

    how much was the hotel per night in American dollars?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Great question, thanks for asking! For four nights at Maryann's Polarrigg, we paid about $212 USD per night for our room, though the price might fluctuate with the season. Our room was small and there were shared bathrooms, but everything was very clean and really cozy. The breakfast was included and very tasty too. We would definitely stay here again if we're lucky enough to visit a second time!

    • @melissaxenawarriorprincess
      @melissaxenawarriorprincess Місяць тому

      @@MappingIt thank you!

  • @melissaxenawarriorprincess
    @melissaxenawarriorprincess 2 місяці тому

    omg Svalbard has been on my list. Are you going to meet Celcelia?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      It's been on our list for a very long time too! We would love to meet Cecilia and really enjoy her videos! We don't have any specific plans to meet her on this trip - but maybe now we'll have a reason to return!

    • @melissaxenawarriorprincess
      @melissaxenawarriorprincess 2 місяці тому

      @@MappingIt great video. I’d love to visit there someday!

  • @donnawilson5514
    @donnawilson5514 2 місяці тому

    We hope to make it there one day. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We hope you do, it's an absolutely stunning place! Thanks for watching!

  • @kakapo100
    @kakapo100 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting video as we're going there soon for the Christmas market

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Bratislava is a charming city, especially during the Christmas market season. We hope you enjoy your trip, and thanks for watching!

  • @SharlaRamage
    @SharlaRamage 2 місяці тому

    absolutely loved this video. great sights sounds and food, lovely castles churches and christmas markets. thank you!!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We're glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @LizzyintheUSA
    @LizzyintheUSA 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful places!!! What are the dates that you've been there? You said 9 days but I would like to know the exact dates. Thank You! 😊

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Great question, thanks for asking! We were there from December 10th to through the 18th. Thanks for watching!

  • @amya3334
    @amya3334 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Loved your video and style of travel. What time of year did you go? I am planning a trip to Slovenia/Croatia beginning of May - now worried about the extreme heat you had as I don’t do well in it.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We visited at the end of June and into early July, so the weather you have in May should be really nice and definitely not as hot! Consider bringing an umbrella or rain jacket. May is such a wonderful time to visit this area, have a blast and thanks for watching!

  • @suatgksu
    @suatgksu 2 місяці тому

    Hi. Thanks. What is the your drone brand? And your camera ? 😊

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Great question, thanks for asking! It might surprise you to know that we use our iPhones for most of the videos we film. We also use a GoPro Hero 10 and a Sony a7iv (but we didn't have the Sony when we filmed this Iceland video). At the time of filming this video, we were using a Nikon D3200 for photos. As for our drone, we like the DJI brand. The drone footage in this video was filmed on a DJI Mavic Air, but we've since changed to using a DJI Mini3Pro and we love it! Thanks for watching!

  • @strigeidida9072
    @strigeidida9072 2 місяці тому

    You've never had a Monte Cristo, have you?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Monte Cristos are great and the ones we have had were nicely balanced with sweet and savory flavors, yum!

    • @strigeidida9072
      @strigeidida9072 2 місяці тому

      @@MappingIt Good to hear! Sorry I misread you. <3

  • @teresamerklin4614
    @teresamerklin4614 2 місяці тому

    You guys are eating some weird food. I use the word food loosely. 😮

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      If you thought the food in this video was interesting, you should see last year’s video! Two words: lutefisk tacos 😅

  • @world_of_AstridMa
    @world_of_AstridMa 2 місяці тому

    it feels good to explore the beauty of nature and humanity .. 🌿 .. thanks for your video, very interesting and very beautiful .. 😊 greetings from 🇮🇩 Indonesia 8:23

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, we love sharing our adventures! Thanks for watching!

  • @adelailies1
    @adelailies1 2 місяці тому

    I love the food at Schoenbrunn Christmas market.😊

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We did too, so good! Thanks for watching!

    • @SMElder-iy6fl
      @SMElder-iy6fl 2 місяці тому

      That's where I had my first Croque Monsieur!

  • @donnawilson5514
    @donnawilson5514 2 місяці тому

    Found your channel and enjoying your videos!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Welcome to our channel, we're glad you found us!

  • @JennyFYNg
    @JennyFYNg 2 місяці тому

    You showcased Vienna well! One of the best video on Vienna that I’ve come across here. Great work! We will be in Vienna this Dec. - can’t wait!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We're glad you enjoyed it! Vienna in December is wonderful and so magical! We hope you have a blast on your upcoming trip and thanks for watching!

    • @lienvu2423
      @lienvu2423 2 місяці тому

      @@MappingIt Thanks for the video. We will be in Vienna in mid Dec, looking forward to visiting the Christmas markets but not the snow 🙂

  • @claudiafantone6085
    @claudiafantone6085 2 місяці тому

    One of the best Christmas market videos I’ve seen,Thank you I really enjoyed it!

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Wow, thank you! We had a lot of fun exploring Vienna and visiting as many Christmas markets as we could fit into our time. Thanks for watching!

  • @genaline7336
    @genaline7336 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos so interesting and so raw.. more power new subscriber here

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We're glad you like them, thanks for watching!

  • @daddydidnt9700
    @daddydidnt9700 2 місяці тому

    My band would make some fun, well made, instrumental music to go along in the backround. Check out Mind at Large

  • @daddydidnt9700
    @daddydidnt9700 2 місяці тому

    Yall seem sweet, greetings from Ohio! I love this kind of content, do some amusement parks!

  • @phoebegardner7879
    @phoebegardner7879 2 місяці тому

    Hi Both! Love the video, I am heading to Prague in December, what dates did you go and what was the temperature like?

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We were there in mid-December from 16-19. The weather was pretty cold with highs in the 20s (F), which wasn't too bad if the sun was out. Just for reference, we are from Minnesota, so we are used to very cold temperatures - if you're not used to the cold, you may want lots of layers. The wind was terrible while we were there, so it felt like the coldest city of the ones we visited in winter. It snowed several times while we were there, which was really nice, but very slippery. Definitely pack layers and a good hat/gloves/boots. Prague is such a beautiful city, enjoy your trip! Thanks for watching!

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Wow! Delicious foods, I am druling.great food . Have to visit your state. Beautiful video. 🙏😘💕🙏🙏.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      The MN State Fair always has some really interesting foods to try! It was such a fun day!

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    I work a lot , so I go back and watch the videos I haven’t seen , I have to say you are a brave girl Omg the road look so scary too drive on in ice land but you did it . And roads in Norway was a bit narrow but you did it . God bless you always on all your adventures. I am 63 yrs old and I am happy I am seeing places I have seen , from christmas in Vienna, and others thank you . And I love your videos more than any other I mean it . Just beautiful people u guys I mean , and beautiful places.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      The roads were definitely narrow for sure but with a little practice they aren't too bad to drive and we love a good road trip! We're glad you can experience new places through our videos!

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Omg!! Trip too Iceland lord I was so scared you guys would get blown off the top of the hills omg , I do pray for you both 🙏you like my kids , lots of love and blessings from my house to your house and adventures. I do enjoy every bit of it as I mention before , god bless.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      Iceland was so windy! The weather is very unpredictable, but they say if you don't like the weather, just wait 10 minutes and it'll change!

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Omg ! All those monkeys. You guys are brave I will be soo scared to pass their, god bless you all , that’s why I am home seeing these beautiful places through your eyes and enjoying every bit of it. 😘💕😘🙏🙏.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      The monkeys definitely got the better of us in Uluwatu! 😅

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Omg !! Love the camper van , lots of rain ☔️ and very windy I loved it all , the cooking , grocery shopping , the dried fish hanging of the racks , just every thing . 🙏🙏💕💕😘😘.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      This was one of our favorite road trips and we're glad you enjoyed coming along for the ride! 😄

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Lovely couple, those peppers really burn your mouth . Omg love Bali,indonesia. 💕🙏😘😘just live all your videos . Looking at all what I haven’t seen Omg just beautiful places, foods , and lots of fun. 🙏🙏💕💕😘😘.

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      The food in Bali was delicious but you definitely have to watch out for those spicy peppers! 😆

  • @Mema-io7ky
    @Mema-io7ky 2 місяці тому

    Lovely couple enjoying another one of your fabulous videos 🙏💕😘

    • @MappingIt
      @MappingIt 2 місяці тому

      We're glad you liked it!