I really enjoy watching your videos. I started watching them after my wife passed away in April. We also traveled a lot and looking at places where we never got to go. I hope you don’t mind me tagging along.. Love you guys!! P.s this is the first comment I’ve left on UA-cam ever.
Thank you for sharing that and also leaving your first comment ever on our channel. We are sorry for your loss and we are glad that you enjoy our videos. Definitely don't mind you tagging along! :D
That's a great video! I flew out of Istanbul almost 50 years ago. I don't remember much about the airport, but when it was time to board the plane, the passengers were outside, and everybody just ran to the plane. That's the only time I've ever experienced that. I have some very happy memories of Turkey. Merry Christmas to you, and I'm looking forward to more of your videos. They are still some of the best travel videos on UA-cam. That's due in large part to your great personalities.
Merry Christmas you two. Discovered your channel during the pandemic while you were in the Philippines. I am glad to see you have over 400K subscribers now.❣️
I loved this video! The airline food truly looked incredible. I hope to fly first class one day. I love Istanbul. Incredible city with incredible culture and food. Merry Christmas, Carol and Chris.😊😊
Love that you got to treat yourselves with a good price for business class!! Only flown that one trip, used points for our 25th anniversary, round trip US to Frankfurt. It was so lovely!!
I watched your video on Christmas morning. Here in Canada, we have a tradition of Christmas Eve on the evening of December 24, which means I stayed up late on the evening of December 24 and got up late on the morning of December 25. So I listened to your video while eating my breakfast cereal bowl, but at lunch time! And seeing all this appetizing food, on the plane, in Istanbul, OMG it was a real torture! 😄 Happy new year to both of you, and with a kiss on the cheeks for Carole! 😊Hope you'll have another wonderful year of traveling all around the world!
Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you guys finally got to experience business class. You deserve it after all these years of travel. Have some very nice holidays.
Such a lovely couple :) And great video guys! I am doing this same flight this summer, I also got the same great deal , Panama - Istanbul - Paris in Turkish Business Class
It’s so worth it! I don’t like the Turkish Airlines economy but business class is very good!! $1200 for business class??? Wow, I paid a lot more than that!!!
Merry Christmas to you both! Food on the plane looks really good. Loved the artwork in the Blue Mosque. Istanbul looks really cool and beautiful. Enjoy the holidays! 😊
Love Istanbul! Ha, our last stay was about a minute away from the tower. Area can be crowded, but love how walkable to to most we like to explore. We even walked all the way to Hagia Sophia 😂
I live close to the Mexico border. I always go for kislux , their quality is great. Some of them are made with leather and really hard to tell the difference from real or not. Either way, itâs your choice. No judgement from me
Thank you for all the beautiful videos you make during the year. They make me feel like I’m travelling too. Merry Christmas and enjoy your time with family. See you again in the new year.
Merry Christmas to you both. Nice to see that were able to "treat" yourselves a little with the business class flights. You produce such beautiful content with out being pretentious. I started watching your channel earlier this year while doing research for my trip to Japan, now I can't wait to see where you guys will be next. May the New Year bring you continued blessing.
Thanks for sharing your travel adventures with us. It was so relaxing seeing you enjoy the amenities of business class on the long flight. The food looked amazing. Loved the sights of the cisterns and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy your holidays with the family.❤
This is the way to go! We only did a 14 month trip around the world, but every long haul flight was always in business, and some short flights were also in a lie flat seat. It's worth it to show up at a destination well rested, even if i have issued falling asleep on lie flats. glad you guys were able to experience it. Flying J or F out of CMB is a good travel hack. Sad you guys did not visit the visually stunning copa lpinge in PTY, as that lounge is amongst the best visually stunning lounges in Latin America, it's just sad at how bad the Food and beverage options are.
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 today’s after arriving in great joy from Panama 🇵🇦 Central America 🇺🇸❤❤❤Merry Christmas 🎄 to you guys today’s in great joy Europe 2024❤❤❤
Merry Xmas to my favorite UA-cam couple. My wife and I always say that flying economy is like taking the city bus although some overnight buses are really comfortable. Our limit for economy is 6 to 7 hours, anything over that, we try to upgrade to premium economy which usually has 2 seats together. Enjoy the time with the family and we'll be looking forward to your next videos.
Hi Chris & beautiful Carol, May you both have a Blessed Merry Christmas and a blessed Happy New Year. Keep up your awesome videos, always watching, enjoying & supporting your channel. From USA
Hello Chris and Carol, seasons greeting. Leaving Panama via Istanbul to Lisbon, Portugal. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey via business class. Merry Christmas and a happy new year…🎄☃️🎅……🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Merry Christmas. Before I watch, based on the title, YESSSS 1st class or Business Class with a lay back seat is worth it for those long flights. Depending on the airline, Business Class is 1st class i.e. Delta since their planes are 2 tier. I just convinced my friend to take Business Class on Virgin for our London and Malta trip coming up soon. Plus, access to the lounge with all kinds of food and drink options before your flight is worth it.
Lovely video! Carol could you give some more information how to get the business class tickets a great prices? Thanks, a have a wonderful incoming year 🎉
Flying business or first internationally will ruin you for economy! I’m glad the channel is doing well enough you are able to splurge on occasion. Sometimes you can get incredibly cheap first or business class flights from North Africa (Cairo, Casa Blanca etc) to Australia. Also I’m flying business from Phuket Thai,and to the US for $1,800 on Singapore airways (The world’s longest flight). Sometimes where you originate from can greatly reduce the total fare.
Wow…Merry Christmas cris and carol.im taking a break preparing for my christmas dinner so i can watch your latest vlog…luvuguys/MERRY CHRISTMAS🎉🎉🎉🎉happy trip also…
Prices in Turkey have definitely gone up. Very expensive now. The Basilica Cistern is amazing & so is the architecture and greek mosaics inside Agia Sophia- the once greek orthodox church (now a Mosque)
Merry Christmas to you both 🎄 loved seeing your experience on business class with TA. We are headed to Egypt and Jordan in mid November and will flying business class with Turkish 👍🏽 May I ask exactly when you were in Istanbul? It just seems so cold 😯 and it appears you just had a long layover in Istanbul since we were able to leave the airport and sightsee? was this correct? Right now, since we are doing a RT with TA and flying on business class, they offer a “stopover” option with includes a hotel stay for up to 2 nts for free 👍🏽 Not sure the specifics, but will definitely be investigating this option 😬 Happy 2025
Just came back to BC Canada on this airline 13 hour flight but we wein the back of the plane. 27 hours awake by the time we got home. We are heading to Antalya on January 5th how did you find the prices from your last trip? We are worried about the inflation. Wish we were flying that class, great to see you enjoyed it ❤
I think you needed the business class tickets just to avoid the food prices in Istanbul airport 🤣 great video and enjoy the family time. Happy new year ❤
Merry Christmas to you as well,enjoy the time with your family. Turkey is one of my favorite country. Have you guys been in Azerbaijan, another favorite place 😊. Feliz año nuevo 🎉🎉 Watching you guys brings back great memories of Istanbul ❤
Happy holidays, guys! I want to try business class. BUT… I am scared that I will then dread going back to economy class. 😩 I am already ‘bad influenced’ regarding accommodation. So now I can only stay in 4, 5 star or really good accommodation that includes breakfast! Absolutely love the video. Carol seems so well rested. ❤
You must have chosen the route via Turkey from Panama to Portugal just to experience the business class flight (?) or to visit Istanbul again, since the distance between Panama and Europe is much shorter, i.e. to Madrid or straight to Lisbon if thats possible...!??
yeah it was because we found this deal on the business class flight to turkey and then we also found we could add a full day in Istanbul so we went for it :D
You would more to share about your future your plans. Your videos look quite similiar. Look like you dont meet anyone there. I miss some talks with locals who you meet on your travels. Its just about yours. Its just my reaction cos i am your stable viewer. Happy New year 🥳
we are shy to film people, also when we have tried in the past it can lead to very awkward and uncomfortable situations if the person doesn't want to be on camera. There are many other vloggers that do those kind of interaction videos now anyway, we just enjoy focusing on the locations, scenery and prices e.t.c
Merry Christmas everyone!
Feliz navidad to both of you. All the best, thank you for creating content love your work
And to you guys , cool channel .
Merry Christmas Wishes, Chris & Carol...🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas and God's blessings to you both!Do come back to Sri Lanka again next year- my home country
Merry CHRISTmas... you two are a gift.🎁 Blessings ❤
Their voices, the music, the transitions... this couple produces soothing videos.
I agree, it's almost hypnotic
I also agree. Chris & Carol are top notch & their videos are perfection
Yes. They give great information plus relaxation. Kind of like traveling.
Thanks! Happy that you enjoy the laid back pace of the videos :D
I really enjoy watching your videos. I started watching them after my wife passed away in April. We also traveled a lot and looking at places where we never got to go. I hope you don’t mind me tagging along.. Love you guys!!
P.s this is the first comment I’ve left on UA-cam ever.
Thank you for sharing that and also leaving your first comment ever on our channel. We are sorry for your loss and we are glad that you enjoy our videos. Definitely don't mind you tagging along! :D
You two deserve it. Love your lay back channel 😄
Thanks so much! 😊
That mosque with statues is awesome. Istanbul looks modern with a mix of their past.
Yeah istanbul is amazing!
I really love Turkey the most underrated country. You guys always stay in really nice places. Merry Xmas!
Turkey is one of my Favourite places
Malaysia, Argentina, Vietnam, and
South Africa are the others!
Turkey is the 6th most visited country in the world with over 50 millions of annual visitors. It is only underrated for Americans.
Turkish Airlines the emperor of the skies🎉
I just wanted to tell Carol, you’re curls look amazing in the video. Happy Holidays guys!
Thanks!
The turkish lounge is great
crazy how big it is
That's a great video! I flew out of Istanbul almost 50 years ago. I don't remember much about the airport, but when it was time to board the plane, the passengers were outside, and everybody just ran to the plane. That's the only time I've ever experienced that. I have some very happy memories of Turkey. Merry Christmas to you, and I'm looking forward to more of your videos. They are still some of the best travel videos on UA-cam. That's due in large part to your great personalities.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you two. Discovered your channel during the pandemic while you were in the Philippines. I am glad to see you have over 400K subscribers now.❣️
Merry christmas!
Turkish Airlines is great.
Loved it!
Merry Christmas.🎄
Thank you for sharing your travel experiences.
Merry Christmas to you too!
I loved this video! The airline food truly looked incredible. I hope to fly first class one day. I love Istanbul. Incredible city with incredible culture and food. Merry Christmas, Carol and Chris.😊😊
we didn't realize the food would be so great!
Merry Christmas Chris and Carol !!!🎉Much deserved Business Class for you guys :) Cheers from NYC 🎉
Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄
Love that you got to treat yourselves with a good price for business class!! Only flown that one trip, used points for our 25th anniversary, round trip US to Frankfurt. It was so lovely!!
Yeah we found a great deal! Business class is definitely a treat!
Carol is a great person. Good for you all.
So happy for you two. I will be flying business with Turkish Airlines next year. Your travel vlogs are always fantastic 😍
Have fun!
I watched your video on Christmas morning. Here in Canada, we have a tradition of Christmas Eve on the evening of December 24, which means I stayed up late on the evening of December 24 and got up late on the morning of December 25. So I listened to your video while eating my breakfast cereal bowl, but at lunch time! And seeing all this appetizing food, on the plane, in Istanbul, OMG it was a real torture! 😄 Happy new year to both of you, and with a kiss on the cheeks for Carole! 😊Hope you'll have another wonderful year of traveling all around the world!
We also celebrated that way :D Brazil does it the same
My husband of 31 years has worked for AA for 35 years. Just came back from Portugal and Spain and got 1st on the way home. So Nice. Enjoy 🎉
Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you guys finally got to experience business class. You deserve it after all these years of travel. Have some very nice holidays.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Chris and Carol been watching you since Houston little tours!🎄🎁
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you too!
Thank you very much Chris and Carol for a very incredible video. Have a great time with your parents. Enjoy happy New Year’s.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Merry Christmas, Chris and Carol!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Hands down the best travel channel on YT
glad you had a good flight with Turkish Airlines. I will use that airline for a trip to Asia in january but in economy class...
Such a lovely couple :) And great video guys! I am doing this same flight this summer, I also got the same great deal , Panama - Istanbul - Paris in Turkish Business Class
Greetings ! much needed break at home & May your Christmas be filled with warmth, happiness, and memories with your family.
Thank you! Wishing you the same!
It’s so worth it! I don’t like the Turkish Airlines economy but business class is very good!! $1200 for business class??? Wow, I paid a lot more than that!!!
I fly with them 3 times Turkish airlines is the one of the best !
we loved it!
Thanks!
Thanks for the support!
Merry Christmas Chris and Carol 🎉🎉🎉 . Love all your videos in 2024 .🎉❤
Merry christmas
Merry Christmas to you both! Food on the plane looks really good. Loved the artwork in the Blue Mosque. Istanbul looks really cool and beautiful. Enjoy the holidays! 😊
Istanbul is a special city :D
I love to travel with Turkish airlines,It is one of the best !
So nice to know your way around so many countries. I've always wanted to visit Istanbul. Thanks for sharing ❤🎄
definitely go!
Love Istanbul! Ha, our last stay was about a minute away from the tower. Area can be crowded, but love how walkable to to most we like to explore. We even walked all the way to Hagia Sophia 😂
the previous time we did that same walk but the opposite way :D
@@JumpingPlaces ha, nice!
Have done that Panama to Istanbul flight 6 times, alway in economy, and it is an exhausting trip. Hopefully one day I will upgrade, too!
I would never watch a video about flying, but, it's you guys so here I am. Love your videos
Thanks! We included a lot of Istanbul for people that don't want to see a video only about flights :D
MERRY CHRISTMAS Chris and Carol. Love you both. Always awesome to view your videos.
Merry Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
I live close to the Mexico border. I always go for kislux , their quality is great. Some of them are made with leather and really hard to tell the difference from real or not. Either way, itâs your choice. No judgement from me
Thank you for all the beautiful videos you make during the year. They make me feel like I’m travelling too. Merry Christmas and enjoy your time with family. See you again in the new year.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas to you both. Nice to see that were able to "treat" yourselves a little with the business class flights. You produce such beautiful content with out being pretentious. I started watching your channel earlier this year while doing research for my trip to Japan, now I can't wait to see where you guys will be next. May the New Year bring you continued blessing.
Merry christmas!
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Xmas 🎄nice to see you again in my home country, flying with national airline🇹🇷💯
Merry christmas!
In addition to knowing Turkey, now you know Turkish business class, another hidden gem > Happy Holidays
the perfect combination :D
Very cool to see your experience. It seems relaxing to fly business class on a long flight. Thanks for the video & Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Merry christmas!
Thanks for sharing your travel adventures with us. It was so relaxing seeing you enjoy the amenities of business class on the long flight. The food looked amazing. Loved the sights of the cisterns and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy your holidays with the family.❤
This is the way to go! We only did a 14 month trip around the world, but every long haul flight was always in business, and some short flights were also in a lie flat seat. It's worth it to show up at a destination well rested, even if i have issued falling asleep on lie flats.
glad you guys were able to experience it. Flying J or F out of CMB is a good travel hack.
Sad you guys did not visit the visually stunning copa lpinge in PTY, as that lounge is amongst the best visually stunning lounges in Latin America, it's just sad at how bad the Food and beverage options are.
Wow! Thanks for the tour! Merry Xmas!
Merry christmas!
İyi gezmeler
Well done guys...
Loved your video on Turkish Airlines and Istanbul yes it I an amazing city !Happy new year look forward to seeing more on you tube🎉😊
Happy new year!
I stayed in the same area of Sultan Ahmed in November. I enjoyed Turkey
And a Merry Christmas to you as well. My favorite youtube couple and channel.
Merry christmas!
Have a Very Merry Christmas Chris & Carol and Family 🙂💚👍from the East Coast of Canada🙂💙👍Wishing You Safe Travels👍
You two deserved a nice comfortable flight❤️❤️
Another great video.
Great trip. A lot of places to visit in Istambul...a mega city!! Thanks for the video. I have enjoyed it very much.
We definitely will be visiting again in the future to see more :)
Carol and Chris the airplane is very spacious. You don’t feel like a sardine lol safe flight.
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 today’s after arriving in great joy from Panama 🇵🇦 Central America 🇺🇸❤❤❤Merry Christmas 🎄 to you guys today’s in great joy Europe 2024❤❤❤
Merry Xmas to my favorite UA-cam couple. My wife and I always say that flying economy is like taking the city bus although some overnight buses are really comfortable. Our limit for economy is 6 to 7 hours, anything over that, we try to upgrade to premium economy which usually has 2 seats together. Enjoy the time with the family and we'll be looking forward to your next videos.
long flights on some economy flights can be brutal!
Hi Chris & beautiful Carol, May you both have a Blessed Merry Christmas and a blessed Happy New Year.
Keep up your awesome videos, always watching, enjoying & supporting your channel.
From USA
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!
Hello Chris and Carol, seasons greeting. Leaving Panama via Istanbul to Lisbon, Portugal. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey via business class. Merry Christmas and a happy new year…🎄☃️🎅……🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Holidays!!!!! Thanks for a great video review!
Merry christmas!
Happy holidays guys ❤ 🇹🇹
Merry christmas!
Glad you two were able to get those flights
Merry Christmas Wishes, Chris & Carol
Merry christmas!
Will watch tomorrow. Happy Christmas to the both of you ⛄
Beautiful curly hair Carol as always ❤
Yes Mariano, some people have curls.
Thank you so much 😀
You really appreciate a great sleep and you have a one destination in a fool seems incredible❤❤
Merry Christmas Carol & Chris 🎄
Merry Christmas. Before I watch, based on the title, YESSSS 1st class or Business Class with a lay back seat is worth it for those long flights. Depending on the airline, Business Class is 1st class i.e. Delta since their planes are 2 tier. I just convinced my friend to take Business Class on Virgin for our London and Malta trip coming up soon. Plus, access to the lounge with all kinds of food and drink options before your flight is worth it.
It really makes the flight much more enjoyable!
Lovely video! Carol could you give some more information how to get the business class tickets a great prices?
Thanks, a have a wonderful incoming year 🎉
Flying business or first internationally will ruin you for economy! I’m glad the channel is doing well enough you are able to splurge on occasion. Sometimes you can get incredibly cheap first or business class flights from North Africa (Cairo, Casa Blanca etc) to Australia. Also I’m flying business from Phuket Thai,and to the US for $1,800 on Singapore airways (The world’s longest flight). Sometimes where you originate from can greatly reduce the total fare.
yeah long flights are definitely going to suck even more now haha
Merry Christmas to the lovely couple ❤❤❤❤
Wow…Merry Christmas cris and carol.im taking a break preparing for my christmas dinner so i can watch your latest vlog…luvuguys/MERRY CHRISTMAS🎉🎉🎉🎉happy trip also…
Happy holidays!
Prices in Turkey have definitely gone up. Very expensive now. The Basilica Cistern is amazing & so is the architecture and greek mosaics inside Agia Sophia- the once greek orthodox church (now a Mosque)
Merry Christmas to you both 🎄 loved seeing your experience on business class with TA. We are headed to Egypt and Jordan in mid November and will flying business class with Turkish 👍🏽 May I ask exactly when you were in Istanbul? It just seems so cold 😯 and it appears you just had a long layover in Istanbul since we were able to leave the airport and sightsee? was this correct?
Right now, since we are doing a RT with TA and flying on business class, they offer a “stopover” option with includes a hotel stay for up to 2 nts for free 👍🏽
Not sure the specifics, but will definitely be investigating this option 😬 Happy 2025
Merry Christmas to both of you 🎄🥂
Merry christmas!
Good to have you home. Love you both.
Us too!
Merry Christmas to you two -and family 🎄💖🎅
Merry christmas!
Happy New Year kids! Stay safe. 🎉
Happy New Year to you too!
Just came back to BC Canada on this airline 13 hour flight but we wein the back of the plane. 27 hours awake by the time we got home. We are heading to Antalya on January 5th how did you find the prices from your last trip? We are worried about the inflation. Wish we were flying that class, great to see you enjoyed it ❤
Prices have definitely increased but we didn't find it too crazy. It is low season so i imagine in summer its really expensive now
Thank you enjoy Portimao we love it there, hopefully our next stop after Turkey
I find airtravel is very interesting because I saw this video 3 times. Very good. Happy new year
Awesome, Happy New Year!
Best Airline Period.
we loved our experience!
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the great videos in 2024! wishing both of you an even more amazing 2025 ahead!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
U guys deserve business class happy marry Christmas
👍🇨🇦🌅
Merry christmas!
Merry Christmas dear Carol and Chris.🥰
Merry christmas
I think you needed the business class tickets just to avoid the food prices in Istanbul airport 🤣 great video and enjoy the family time. Happy new year ❤
Haha yeah many airports that we visit now have some whacky prices!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for sharing this video with us, enjoy Algarve
Merry Christmas to you as well,enjoy the time with your family.
Turkey is one of my favorite country.
Have you guys been in Azerbaijan, another favorite place 😊.
Feliz año nuevo 🎉🎉
Watching you guys brings back great memories of Istanbul ❤
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!
Amazing Istanbul 🇹🇷🧿❤ but just one day in the city on two continents is really way too short
cheers, we mentioned we had already been there before. Think it was 3/4 days last time
@ I know. There are even inhabitants of Istanbul who are saying: "a lifetime isn't enough to explore Istanbul" 😉
Medusa was really cool
Merry 🎄 Christmas Chris and Carol
Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays, guys!
I want to try business class. BUT… I am scared that I will then dread going back to economy class. 😩 I am already ‘bad influenced’ regarding accommodation. So now I can only stay in 4, 5 star or really good accommodation that includes breakfast!
Absolutely love the video. Carol seems so well rested. ❤
we are going to dread economy for long flights now for sure haha
@@JumpingPlaces, exactly! 😂😂😂
You must have chosen the route via Turkey from Panama to Portugal just to experience the business class flight (?) or to visit Istanbul again, since the distance between Panama and Europe is much shorter, i.e. to Madrid or straight to Lisbon if thats possible...!??
yeah it was because we found this deal on the business class flight to turkey and then we also found we could add a full day in Istanbul so we went for it :D
You would more to share about your future your plans.
Your videos look quite similiar.
Look like you dont meet anyone there. I miss some talks with locals who you meet on your travels.
Its just about yours.
Its just my reaction cos i am your stable viewer. Happy New year 🥳
we are shy to film people, also when we have tried in the past it can lead to very awkward and uncomfortable situations if the person doesn't want to be on camera. There are many other vloggers that do those kind of interaction videos now anyway, we just enjoy focusing on the locations, scenery and prices e.t.c
@@JumpingPlacesi get it but still can be something new in your videos…
Merry Christmas day to both........❤❤❤
Merry christmas!
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you guys today’s in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 after arriving from Panama 🇵🇦 Central America 🇺🇸 in great joy & peace December of 2024❤❤❤
Merry Christmas! 🎄