Falkland Islands | A Journey to the Bottom of the Earth

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  • @tinnycan5303
    @tinnycan5303 4 роки тому +714

    I watched this 6 months ago when I lived in England, this inspired my family to want to go even more. Now I'm living in Stanley Falklands. It's as beautiful as he says it is.

  • @Lodesman1967
    @Lodesman1967 Рік тому +22

    I Live in Orkney and have a friend from the Falklands. This video makes me want to visit there, as it reminds me of how we used to be.

  • @kernowforester811
    @kernowforester811 4 роки тому +72

    Similar latitude to northern England, but due to the strong westerly airflow around Antarctica, the climate is colder, similar from stats I've seen to say the Shetlands, to the north of Scotland. A typical Summer's day in Stanley averages 14-16 deg C, Winter about 4-6 deg C. Both island groups are windswept and treeless.

    • @Mike-jv9cl
      @Mike-jv9cl 2 роки тому +2

      I would’ve put Falklands on a similar distance to the Equator as somewhere like Oxfordshire

    • @kernowforester811
      @kernowforester811 2 роки тому +2

      @@Mike-jv9cl I have double checked, it lies from about 51 deg S and 52.5 deg S, so yes Oxfordshire would be comparable.

    • @danielasterling6936
      @danielasterling6936 Рік тому

      ​@@kernowforester811
      AMERICA HABLA ESPAÑOL

    • @danielasterling6936
      @danielasterling6936 Рік тому

      ​@@Mike-jv9cl
      AMERICA HABLA ESPAÑOL

    • @kernowforester811
      @kernowforester811 Рік тому

      @@danielasterling6936 America (USA) kewsel sowsnek!

  • @drawingboard82
    @drawingboard82 4 роки тому +169

    I spent around six months there, among the best days of my life.

    • @bbqsauce875
      @bbqsauce875 4 роки тому +4

      If you like rain and clouds! Us the best place

    • @dizziye9924
      @dizziye9924 4 роки тому +3

      omg same! it was for 8 months for me!

    • @Stayler17
      @Stayler17 4 роки тому +3

      Cool! What were you doing there during that time?

    • @drawingboard82
      @drawingboard82 4 роки тому +6

      @@Stayler17 HMS Nottingham, Atlantic patrol South, 2007-2008

    • @goldenwizz2141
      @goldenwizz2141 4 роки тому

      If you saw, the fuckin Britanic Malvinas are beautiful

  • @donaldyoung8866
    @donaldyoung8866 5 років тому +266

    I’ve spent nearly 4 years on the island since 1989 and the changes I’ve seen are incredible. It’s gone from a very post war building site to a vibrant tourism spot. The wildlife is incredible and a photographers (me too) dream. The video is a superb little snapshot

    • @jaydenjordan7127
      @jaydenjordan7127 4 роки тому +3

      Donald Young how is it there i would like to know

    • @donaldyoung8866
      @donaldyoung8866 4 роки тому +11

      Jayden Jordan the islands and the people are incredible. The landscape are not the hilliest most mountainous but they have a ruggedness that’s quite magnificent. The wildlife is one of the biggest draws it is better than video can describe. I love the place and will get back as soon as I can

    • @jaydenjordan7127
      @jaydenjordan7127 4 роки тому +4

      Donald Young thank you I was always wondering what it was like. Looks cool just islands not really bothered by criminals like that up in the U.S.

    • @donaldyoung8866
      @donaldyoung8866 4 роки тому +9

      Jayden Jordan it has its #hare of nonsense but it’s pretty controlled by the islanders and 5he local police. The fact the almost everyone knows everyone else is a bonus

    • @roannalloyd7288
      @roannalloyd7288 4 роки тому +4

      @@jaydenjordan7127 of course they're bothered by criminals. There is police force there but very little crime however if you have a criminal record you would find it very difficult entering the islands.

  • @stephencrompton4352
    @stephencrompton4352 5 років тому +504

    The landscape is really similar to the scottish highlands, except it has penguins.

    • @feolender2938
      @feolender2938 5 років тому +59

      Also the falkland islanders love the UK

    • @Chriswilliams-lx9mx
      @Chriswilliams-lx9mx 5 років тому +9

      And no jocks,haggis and bagpipes,not sure about midges mind,ps Scotland is beautiful tho

    • @ovh992
      @ovh992 5 років тому +14

      Scotland has trees. 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳

    • @blakemarkland20
      @blakemarkland20 5 років тому +16

      Similarly New Zealand has these kinda looking bits of land Where its just ocean then rolling hills of nothingness/fields of grass and sheep but yes also we have forests with trees rivers and what not

    • @francoislegallio4238
      @francoislegallio4238 5 років тому +9

      @@ovh992 and men wearing miniskirts...😂

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 2 роки тому +37

    Absolutely loved this. Never knew what the Falklands were like. Amazing work, hopefully I'll get to travel there one day..

    • @jorgerio6888
      @jorgerio6888 Рік тому

      It's Malvinas Islands you bloody kunt!

    • @danielasterling6936
      @danielasterling6936 Рік тому

      AMERICA HABLA ESPAÑOL

    • @TheMannSays
      @TheMannSays Рік тому

      @@danielasterling6936 Trolling everybody on here I see, you sad, sad mess.

  • @babyabraham51
    @babyabraham51 4 роки тому +19

    Beautiful Falkland Island . When the war broke out in 1982, we were in New Zealand and troops were sent for the war . I was looking for a video of Falkland Island . This is real concise excellent one covering all the Islands .

  • @just4fun2watch
    @just4fun2watch 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Love your itinerary and will definitely try to mirror it when we plan our visit!

  • @chizzlemo3094
    @chizzlemo3094 10 місяців тому +3

    what a beautiful tour. I think a lot of us reminisce about the safe community of English villages that used to exist. That still exists here. I wish it was just a little bit warmer!!!

  • @NickCookOnTheNet
    @NickCookOnTheNet 5 років тому +59

    Geat video, I was stationed here years ago and its great to see the memories flooding back. The road from Mount Pleasant to Stanley and the stone run mountains as you approach Stanley are absolutely stunning. The view at the top of Mount Kent looking down is unforgettable.

  • @Bree3261
    @Bree3261 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow! This was so educational and beautifully shot!! Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @Herr_Bishmeister
    @Herr_Bishmeister 3 роки тому +16

    You’re right they are very special. I was fortunate enough to be deployed to the Falklands on three occasions between 1990 and 2007 whilst in the British Forces. Fantastic memories, I do hope Roddy and Lilly are well as I recalled staying with them for one night as I was met the following morning by one of the first cruise ships, the Enterprise as I recall. I sat on the beach after Roddy made me breakfast and was joined by the Carracarra whilst I waited to be picked up by a small craft before boarding the cruise ship and over night making our way to Stanley - amazing place with people I still call friends. Thank you for sharing. 👌

  • @principalsolway3588
    @principalsolway3588 5 років тому +106

    Loved the footage, I lived their for 7 years. What makes the place so special is what is not there as much as what is.

    • @gavinstuart6704
      @gavinstuart6704 3 роки тому +5

      @Juan Ignacio Davidson you have some tourist attractions. Just be ready to do some driving around. Penguins, elephant seals big birds of prey. The battlefield tours. Ship wrecks. Certainly worth a visit.

  • @KiatHuang
    @KiatHuang 4 роки тому +66

    To see the Falklands in such a beautiful state is so different from watching it on a tiny black & white TV during the war. Great to see how peaceful and content the people, fauna and the islands look now.

    • @evan6901
      @evan6901 2 роки тому +4

      Well put, most of my knowledge was regarding the war. It's amazing to see the place the way it is meant to be seen. The respect paid to both sides at the memorials is touching.

    • @danielasterling6936
      @danielasterling6936 Рік тому

      ​@@evan6901
      AMERICA HABLA ESPAÑOL

    • @Falklandsgirl
      @Falklandsgirl Рік тому

      Actually the Argetines quite often come and deface the graves of the fallen British soldiers but get away with it mainly because Argentina will threaten to stop all boats full of supplies coming into the Falklands through their waters. @@evan6901

  • @Angel_423
    @Angel_423 5 років тому +299

    To think ive only left the Falklands twice and i Wouldn't swap living here for living anywhere else (Im native to the Falklands)

    • @corruptedcola393
      @corruptedcola393 5 років тому +50

      The falklands looks really similar to the British countryside, anyway love from the UK 🇬🇧❤🇫🇰

    • @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770
      @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 5 років тому +2

      Do you ever get people sail there in their boats ?

    • @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770
      @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 5 років тому

      blood Angel 423 Do you ever get people sail there in their boats ?

    • @Angel_423
      @Angel_423 5 років тому +4

      @@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 yes a few they come here in there yachts and some Times super yatchs

    • @paulmarchant9231
      @paulmarchant9231 5 років тому +4

      Beautiful place, so lucky.....

  • @ackers888
    @ackers888 Рік тому +28

    Great film, thank you…. A British veteran from the war of ‘82

    • @Jvan_201x
      @Jvan_201x 7 місяців тому +3

      Viva! Viva las Malvinas!

    • @thomsboys77
      @thomsboys77 5 місяців тому

      @@Jvan_201x🇦🇷 = 💩💩💩💩💩🤮

    • @Valencetheshireman927
      @Valencetheshireman927 4 місяці тому

      @@Jvan_201xEvery time an Argentine does that they just embarrass themselves.

  • @lenoreismail2072
    @lenoreismail2072 Рік тому +2

    Ive just looked at a job Ad for a teacher in Falkland Islands. I felt I needed to look up life on the Falkland Islands. Well.... this video sold it for me!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @stuartacarter007
    @stuartacarter007 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video

  • @dueycarter1583
    @dueycarter1583 2 роки тому +6

    It's on my bucket list as I have always had a fascination with the falklands

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  2 роки тому

      It's an amazing place! Hope you get there soon!

  • @AlGsy
    @AlGsy Рік тому +1

    Beautiful documentary. Thanks for bringing me to Falkland Island virtually. You have a very good narrative too!

  • @evan6901
    @evan6901 2 роки тому +9

    This was a great video, thank you! Like most people here I too would love to visit the Falklands.
    I really appreciated the time you took explaining Wendle island as well, great stuff. Subscribed 👍

  • @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq
    @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq 10 місяців тому +4

    With the constant harassment the Falklanders face from Argentina, they love someone like you showing to the world what the Falklands really are, so British.

    • @ignaciofucili2428
      @ignaciofucili2428 3 місяці тому

      No son británicas, son americanas de argentina, y los mapas te lo explican. Vikingo inútil.

  • @Lordken1st
    @Lordken1st 4 роки тому +13

    One day I will visit these beautiful islands, a little piece of home in the South Atlantic and so much more. Thanks for posting.

  • @thinkofedmundburke4320
    @thinkofedmundburke4320 4 роки тому +12

    Visited the Faklklands in 2015. This is a most excellent and beautiful documentary! Of all the places, it's the small homes with baby lambs kept in the yard (for bottle feeding) and the farm kitchens and cozy pubs. At one of these in Stanley, I asked the barman some history questions; he suggested I go ask one of the patrons and I introduced myself and was invited by the elder patron to join him for lunch. He was Governor Rex Hunt's driver when the invasion of 1982 occurred. I listened to his story, but the 1982 conflict was the least of his memories: he sailed for years in a trawler protecting transatlantic convoys during WW2. As understated as the Islands themselves.The people and the wildlife of the Falklands are beautiful: no desire but to live where they live in harmony with all. Don't miss the accurate to scale model of the solar system which extends many hundreds of meters along a trail by the shipwreck bay, with a sun the size of a huge beachball and an earth the size of a small marble!

  • @blabtag3773
    @blabtag3773 5 років тому +46

    Great footage of the islands in genral, but I would liked to have also seen what life is like in the small towns. Meet the people and see what the shops and stores are like. Street scenes would have also been nice.

  • @wejpasadena1
    @wejpasadena1 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great video! I loved how you want to several places there not just Port Stanley. The photography and editing are both top notch! It seems like the weather was clear while you were there. I heard there is a lot of rain and it’s very cold. The scenery looked beautiful. Weird to think of visiting a place where maybe no human has ever set foot at least on parts of the islands.

  • @roannalloyd7288
    @roannalloyd7288 4 роки тому +448

    I'm 7th generation of the Falkland's my children are 8th.

    • @dennisdan11
      @dennisdan11 4 роки тому +3

      Is there any visit tour for outsider to this Island?

    • @AA01532
      @AA01532 4 роки тому +57

      @panfriedd You're just a hater, I've seen several comments of yours and you need to stop. People are telling their family stories who the fuck are you to tell them anything.

    • @lucianoolivares1050
      @lucianoolivares1050 4 роки тому +5

      Quiente?

    • @aleccard
      @aleccard 4 роки тому +40

      Malvinas son Argentinas

    • @JonathanHalen
      @JonathanHalen 4 роки тому +10

      Bring back your homeland to Argentina

  • @atherveryworst
    @atherveryworst 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this! I lived there when I was a child and miss it so much. This took be back for a little while:)

  • @sefanaiajale5000
    @sefanaiajale5000 2 роки тому +20

    I am from Fiji and I am just carried away with all these lovely video. I am hopeful that one day I will set foot on Falkland Island.

  • @JohnSmith-qq8ok
    @JohnSmith-qq8ok 3 роки тому +3

    I served 4 months in the RAF in The Falklands in 1992. I loved it. Spent 4 days with a family they were lovely people and treated me like a son.....God bless them.

  • @FacundoMartins
    @FacundoMartins 4 роки тому +50

    Can't wait to visit! Looks amazing down there. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🙌

    • @captainplanet1576
      @captainplanet1576 4 роки тому +21

      On the next invasion?

    • @willyr2419
      @willyr2419 4 роки тому +1

      @@captainplanet1576 done deal

    • @CancerGaming56
      @CancerGaming56 4 роки тому +4

      *hollup*

    • @matthalstead7933
      @matthalstead7933 4 роки тому +6

      @@captainplanet1576 RUPERT! grab the SLR, the argies are back for some more!

    • @FacundoMartins
      @FacundoMartins 4 роки тому +17

      @@matthalstead7933 nahh just a friendly visit 🤣

  • @simplelife88393
    @simplelife88393 4 роки тому +14

    10:36 The seal has 'Tipo' written on it?

    • @ludonco
      @ludonco 4 роки тому +1

      Big Blocka I’m glad I wasn’t the only one to notice

    • @eirinnmurphy8348
      @eirinnmurphy8348 3 роки тому +1

      Conservationists, give seals names and put it on their side (non toxic, doesn't harm the seal) so they can keep record of population and migration.

  • @dmreid9620
    @dmreid9620 5 років тому +20

    I find is astonishing just how similar the Falklands are to the west coast of Scotland. Apart from the colourful tin roofs, the penguins and the sea lions there would be no way of telling them apart. The climate and clouds, the gorse, the sheep, the colour of the grass and silver sand, the type of rock, the heather and peat (I didn’t even know peat existed outside of Scotland!), the what we would call “lochans” basically small ponds in the peat, the cold, deep blue of the water and the white foam when it crashes over the yellow lichen covered coastline, the empty sandy beaches and dunes, the species of seaweed, the old land rovers bumping over tiny moorland tracks, and even the windswept fences crisscrossing the landscape. Fascinating.

    • @davidrenton
      @davidrenton 6 місяців тому

      Peat is also very common in the West of Ireland, i used to stay on a farm there as a nipper, and they would use peat for everything, cooking, heating , this was in the early 80's

  • @GoViking933
    @GoViking933 4 роки тому +6

    What a great film! Absolutely beautiful footage, a bit of history & way of life mixed with the local wildlife. Really enjoyed this..

  • @travelwithwes
    @travelwithwes 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video, very well done!!

  • @HighHeelsQueen
    @HighHeelsQueen 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for a very nice video on the Falkland islands. Shows a world that is really different.

  • @matthewmctaff2022
    @matthewmctaff2022 5 років тому +26

    Outstanding videography, outstanding narration, I sincerely hope your talent is realised!!! Peace ✌️

  • @bosontreinamentos
    @bosontreinamentos 5 років тому +108

    What a gorgeous place! I´ve never imagined these islands to be so beautiful. Amazing!

  • @jansenreolada1687
    @jansenreolada1687 5 років тому +10

    I worked in Stanley 2014 till May 2018. All I can say is a beautiful and peaceful country. I still remember we made a snow carving (pokemon, family penguin, a tall lion and a dragon) along the Ross road east.

    • @msmvgv
      @msmvgv 5 років тому

      What were you doing there?

    • @jansenreolada1687
      @jansenreolada1687 5 років тому

      @@msmvgv I worked in the restaurant as a Chef. Why do you ask?

    • @msmvgv
      @msmvgv 5 років тому

      @@jansenreolada1687 Just I was curious. Regards

    • @jansenreolada1687
      @jansenreolada1687 4 роки тому

      All for one and one for all.

    • @luciano2003.
      @luciano2003. 2 місяці тому

      ​@@jansenreolada1687 where are you from?

  • @simonclaysc
    @simonclaysc 4 роки тому +8

    It's changed a lot since my two tours in the 90's with the Royal Navy.
    What a Fantastic place and I'm so glad I got to visit a lot of these places.!

    • @gavinstuart6704
      @gavinstuart6704 3 роки тому +1

      I’m currently in the navy myself doing my 6 months down here. I’m glad I asked for it. Can’t do my time with seeing this place at least once

  • @olwenfoggon2468
    @olwenfoggon2468 3 роки тому +1

    What a great video and your narrating reminds me of Kevin kostner in dances with wolves when he reads his journal…fantastic informative and beautiful work…my son is working and living out there, so I have a great interest in this magical place…

  • @russellgibson1442
    @russellgibson1442 5 років тому +11

    Absolutely brilliant video - really enjoyed it and reminded me of our Chatham Islands visit in NZ

  • @chriswilde7246
    @chriswilde7246 5 років тому +83

    Great clip, I was there in 1985 on a posting with the British Army, how its changed! The only road I remember was in Port Stanley!

  • @alexglanz7406
    @alexglanz7406 11 місяців тому +1

    My friends fought for Las Malvinas, but told me they really had no attachment there. Now, I see how beautiful it is. I guess few Argentines live there, but it is best that it stay as it is. Wonderful video!

  • @Brillemeister
    @Brillemeister 5 років тому +14

    Very intriguing destination! Thanks for sharing and God bless

  • @chelu4u
    @chelu4u 5 років тому +112

    I was looking forward to local people interaction but not disappointed and much appreciated 👍

    • @glennlopez6772
      @glennlopez6772 5 років тому +5

      Yes!

    • @TheJewinator
      @TheJewinator 5 років тому +1

      Too bad eh

    • @roannalloyd7288
      @roannalloyd7288 4 роки тому +4

      I'm from the Falkland's what would you like to find out?

    • @chelu4u
      @chelu4u 4 роки тому +2

      @@roannalloyd7288 I was just hoping that throughout the video the person presenting it would've interacted with the local people. How do you say have a nice day in your language?

    • @roannalloyd7288
      @roannalloyd7288 4 роки тому +29

      @@chelu4u we are British, we speak English so we say have a nice day lol

  • @shaundouglas2057
    @shaundouglas2057 4 роки тому +2

    The yellow flowering plant across the island, is that gorse introduced from england?

  • @Orangebiker1315
    @Orangebiker1315 4 роки тому +3

    Great Video, a stunning place, 3 visits down there, first in '82!!, was lucky enough to visit a few of the settlements, a few days after the surrender, We were so well looked after, last visit would have been in the late '80's on the Newcastle, aim to visit one day with SAMA 82.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  4 роки тому +1

      I hope you get back soon, I would love to hear how it has changed from someone who was there in the 80's.

  • @gh0stly310
    @gh0stly310 2 роки тому +3

    Adding this to places i want to visit myself

  • @rjjefferson6540
    @rjjefferson6540 3 роки тому +2

    Very well done documentary. I am too old to go there or enjoy it. Thanks for your observations. It took me to a really interesting place.

  • @FHIPrincePeter
    @FHIPrincePeter 4 роки тому +4

    I was there back in the Day, on Top of Mount Alice. 70 mph winds all day and night. Seems like there is a lot of roads built since I was there. A strange bit of Britain ( so much like Scotland or Wales) 1,000's of miles away from the Mainland! Back then only contact we had was by Helicopter.

  • @stevek3636
    @stevek3636 5 років тому +61

    Thanks for this video. You dealt extremely well with the history of the islands and the 1982 war. I lost friends in that conflict and really appreciated the factual, non jingoistic approach.
    I hope to visit myself in the not too distant future. The scenery, the lifestyle and the wildlife are so attractive.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  5 років тому +10

      Thanks, I tried - but as you can see by other comments, not everyone had the same opinion. I am sorry for your loss, I know the people living there truly do appreciate the sacrifices made on their behalf. I hope you make it down there soon!

    • @garywright9715
      @garywright9715 5 років тому +3

      @@GettingStamped Your video gave a good accounting. You can't please everyone.

    • @stevek3636
      @stevek3636 5 років тому +22

      Leo_ Martinez you are incorrect. Argentina did not exist when the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands was established. Proximity does not matter. The inhabitants choose to remain British and they are supported by international law.
      I wish no harm to the good people of Argentina.

    • @LGMARG1983
      @LGMARG1983 5 років тому +5

      Steve Korbey that’s not correct, when Argentina gain independence the islands were occupied by Spain, and after that Argentinians were living there until England invade it again.

    • @carlosbordegaray5716
      @carlosbordegaray5716 5 років тому +4

      @@stevek3636
      Dear, that's a mistake.
      Argentina was born in 1810 (formally in 1816).
      England usurps the islands in 1833

  • @zt6833
    @zt6833 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm a Brit living in Scotland, I'm absolutely fascinated by the Falklands and its history, its such a dream of mine to visit and see the wildlife with my little girl. Even more so now having watched this brilliant video. Does it cost a lot for the rides on those small Red planes?

  • @mysteryegg340
    @mysteryegg340 4 роки тому +16

    I've just come back from a two week trip to FI visiting family. My brother settled there after meeting and marrying a local 15 years ago whilst on a TOD with the Royal Navy. Loved it and loved the wildlife. And the STARS! Wow! Coming from a heavily light polluted Europe, I was in awe of the super starry nights and being able to clearly see the edge of the Milky Way on a clear night; beautiful! Wasn't too keen on the bumpy roads but you can't have everything

  • @5RustyBin
    @5RustyBin 5 років тому +12

    glorious location - and the people are special also.

  • @basilmanolakos4926
    @basilmanolakos4926 Рік тому +1

    Are the natives there friendly? Are there many restaurants and shops in Stanley?

  • @jakewebster3588
    @jakewebster3588 5 років тому +17

    Awesome video! I've just spent the last six months working in the Falkland Islands. It's such a beautiful place and I feel lucky to have been able to explore the islands like you have in your video. I cannot recommend this place enough, especially for the wildlife. Great to see you did some of the battlefield tours. My tour of Mt Longdon was one of the highlights of my time there.

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 4 роки тому

      @Agustin Vicencio Falklands*

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 4 роки тому

      @Agustin Vicencio *British islands

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 4 роки тому +2

      @Agustin Vicencio the people there wanted to be British

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 4 роки тому

      @Agustin Vicencio they voted to be British

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 4 роки тому +1

      @Agustin Vicencio Really? Because in 1982 Argentina invaded the islands which is sovereign British territory. The settlers aren’t the pirates the Argentines are for stealing our territory

  • @stevenpilling5318
    @stevenpilling5318 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful place. Did you consider a side trip to South Georgia while you were there? There's a small village there. An Argentine submarine was caught there and sunk by the Royal Navy during the 1982 war. The Falkland Islands Dependency consists of a huge archipelago of other uninhabited islands demarcating the Scotia Sea. Are there any memorials or relics from the Falklands Battle of World War I when Admiral Graf Spee attempted to seize Stanley, only to meet with disaster?

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  3 роки тому +1

      I would have loved to, however, I didn't make it there on this trip, but it's super high on my list!

  • @WildsandWaterSailing
    @WildsandWaterSailing 2 роки тому +5

    Really great video! You showcased the beauty and ruggedness of the islands so well. The rock hoppers are so rad and the albatross colony looks like a cool place to hang out. We hope to sail there one day! Keep up the great work with your videos!

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 5 років тому +18

    I stopped by the Falklands on the way around on a singlehanded circumnavigation in my 33' sailboat, but only stopped long enough to fill my water tanks as it cost $200. to clear customs and I didn't think it was worth it for a short visit. It was very late in the season anyway so the weather was less than pleasant so far south.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  5 років тому

      Sounds like an amazing trip! I think it would have been worth a stop, but I'm sure the weather was a challenge. Safe sailing!

  • @MrOsvaldito3
    @MrOsvaldito3 5 років тому +46

    The best video of the islands! Big hug from Argentina

  • @jillcox6685
    @jillcox6685 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Thoroughly enjoyed your video.

  • @aarculus3903
    @aarculus3903 5 років тому +7

    I went Here a few years ago at the age of 8 and it’s emotional seeing this video and how much I really miss it

  • @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770
    @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 5 років тому +12

    Great film really good capture of the wild life

  • @rplawrieischrist2354
    @rplawrieischrist2354 Рік тому +2

    Really good video of interesting place,Thanks

  • @nielskjr5432
    @nielskjr5432 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much. Fantastic video! I was there 7 - 8 years ago. Our 2d stop on a cruise round the Horn. We only had one day. And I remember visiting a penguin colony. I would have loved to see the albatroses. It was december. So summer down there. But only 5 - 8°C and windy.

    • @luciano2003.
      @luciano2003. 2 роки тому +2

      Denmark?

    • @nielskjr5432
      @nielskjr5432 2 роки тому

      @@luciano2003. Yes! Why?

    • @luciano2003.
      @luciano2003. 2 роки тому +1

      @@nielskjr5432 I looked up your last name by google and it told me it was from that country. How did you get a job there? Greetings 🇦🇷

    • @nielskjr5432
      @nielskjr5432 2 роки тому

      @@luciano2003. Hi Luciano! No no, not a job. I was on holiday. With Holland America's "Zaandam". A cruise from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Las Malvinas, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Puerto Montt and Valparaiso. Very exciting.

  • @CatonaWall175
    @CatonaWall175 5 років тому +3

    Great video, thank you. It was so interesting to watch and to listen to your enthusiastic commentary.

  • @ratare40show
    @ratare40show 2 роки тому

    10:37 I'm curious for what are those letters on the sea lion's skin. You can clearly see TIPO (or ЋIPO) on it's side.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  2 роки тому +1

      The scientists studying the sea lions named and marked them for tracking. It's not permanent and not harmful to the animal.

  • @ihaveseverefrootsnackism
    @ihaveseverefrootsnackism 5 років тому +7

    Absolutely awesome place.
    Already caught myself staring at it on numerous occasions... now it just looks better xD

  • @AsimMahmood1
    @AsimMahmood1 5 років тому +40

    amazing video man, Falkland islands are definitely on the bucket list ! you need to have more subscribers lol the content is top notch

    • @galodiaz6430
      @galodiaz6430 4 роки тому +2

      MALVINAS ARGENTINAS 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

    • @darklex5150
      @darklex5150 4 роки тому +9

      @@galodiaz6430 FALKLANDS BRITANICAS 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @charlesharper2357
      @charlesharper2357 4 роки тому +3

      @@galodiaz6430
      You've never owned it so you get no say.
      What's next...going to rename London? :-)

    • @galodiaz6430
      @galodiaz6430 4 роки тому

      @@charlesharper2357 Entonces porque me respondes si no tengo voz?

  • @NickSharpx
    @NickSharpx 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the amazing video, just found out about this place and it's so fascinating! Best video out there about the Islands

  • @vijayaS420
    @vijayaS420 4 роки тому +7

    Gorgeous country and fantastic wildlife ! Thank you !

  • @personifiedape5347
    @personifiedape5347 4 роки тому +20

    I like the way you edited this. You filmed and concentrated on what was going on and did most of your commentary after you filmed. Which I think is better for this wildlife based video.

  • @gogotraveler
    @gogotraveler Рік тому +1

    I wonder how the trout got there. I will be there in three weeks

  • @noname-ym2gl
    @noname-ym2gl 2 роки тому +37

    A truly wonderfull place, full of joy and life, falkland islands forever, 😘 greetings from chile!! 🇨🇱🇬🇧

    • @francofiore5166
      @francofiore5166 Рік тому

      chileno te vas a cagar ahogando por el mar

    • @agustinforestelo7997
      @agustinforestelo7997 Рік тому

      Traidor, tenias miedo de Argentina pir eso te vendiste, cagon

    • @danielasterling6936
      @danielasterling6936 Рік тому +2

      AMERICA HABLA ESPAÑOL

    • @zigongosaurus5274
      @zigongosaurus5274 6 місяців тому

      ​@@agustinforestelo7997Argentina was about to invade Chile dumbass. No shit they'd side with the British.

    • @gaboalas4710
      @gaboalas4710 3 місяці тому

      Cuando no, después lloran cuando les devolvemos cortesías los shilenos 😂😂😂

  • @Stewart1966
    @Stewart1966 5 років тому +38

    Brilliant video. Honest and unbiased regarding it's history and stunning images. I lived there for 9 months in 2000 and have great memories of it. You've made a genuinely truthful video, it's just like you said 👍

    • @DreckoDorol
      @DreckoDorol 5 років тому +1

      Honest? u mean the part where he didnt mentioned it's a stolen territory?

    • @jimmyhillschin9987
      @jimmyhillschin9987 4 роки тому +1

      @Jesus Uribe and you guys would have won thanks to French, British and American weapons. Maybe Chinese colonisation might serve better?

  • @claudioenriquemachadobanch5749
    @claudioenriquemachadobanch5749 2 роки тому +2

    So beautiful place.Falklands forever!!

  • @WozzzaTV
    @WozzzaTV 5 років тому +6

    Oh wow what a stunning place, I’ve always wanted to visit the Falklands and I do even more so now. Looks very similar to Western Ireland too, awesome 👌
    Great video, keep up the good work 👍👏👏👏

    • @TheMannSays
      @TheMannSays 2 роки тому

      @Agustín vicencio They have never been and will never be Argentinian. Your soldiers were defeated and sent back to that dump you live in. Whether they were alive or not.

  • @RoamingAroundtheWorld
    @RoamingAroundtheWorld 5 років тому +15

    Seriously impressive! Both the video and the Falklands themselves. Just learned a lot! The hiking and kayaking looks fantastic, but simply taking all those little planes around the various spots seems like an awesome adventure unto itself. Would love to see those elephant seals, king penguins, and the rock hoppers. But what I couldn't believe though is all those albatross! I once saw 2-3 albatross, from a distance at that, and thought that was pretty special. Can't imagine seeing them in those numbers and so close! So cool! Hope to make it down there someday to experience those Falkland feels you describe.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  5 років тому +5

      They are definitely worth a visit. You can pair them with a cruise to Antartica or around the bottom of South America - but I think to truly see the Falklands you need to spend at least a week or two on land!

    • @galodiaz6430
      @galodiaz6430 4 роки тому +1

      MALVINAS ARGENTINAS 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

    • @CancerGaming56
      @CancerGaming56 4 роки тому +5

      Galo Diaz No. You lost the war, so they aren’t yours.

    • @galodiaz6430
      @galodiaz6430 4 роки тому

      @@CancerGaming56 Jajaja, eso se llama saquear, lo tenés vos pero v lo robaste, legítimamente son de Argentina tan solo que están bajo un poder pirata.

    • @santiagon.2194
      @santiagon.2194 4 роки тому +1

      @@galodiaz6430 Che, estaría de acuerdo pero la gente de ahí que quiere? Yo creo que ellos deberían votar que quieren, capaz quieren independencia, pero probablemente quieran quedarse británicos.

  • @iangarner8857
    @iangarner8857 2 роки тому +1

    Great video you should have gone to South Georgia ! Now that place is remote. The great explorer Ernest Shackleton is buried there. I hope to go myself one day

  • @UncleBoratagain
    @UncleBoratagain 5 років тому +7

    Try The Faroes! brilliant trip, lovely gentle and welcoming people. Two holidays totalling five weeks THE most memorable ever.

    • @UncleBoratagain
      @UncleBoratagain 5 років тому +3

      Weather same as Falklands though lol!

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  5 років тому +2

      The Faroe Islands are on our list for sure!

    • @UncleBoratagain
      @UncleBoratagain 5 років тому +1

      Getting Stamped Well go for it but if you are vegan prepare for a diet of frozen cubed vegetables haha. We scoffed absolutely everything that swam, ran and flew!

    • @nilsoskar
      @nilsoskar 4 роки тому

      Max Plankton hi, I’m peskatarian (vegetarian that eats fish) and I’m thinking about visiting the faroes with my dad. Do they have vegetarian options?

    • @venkatapraneethnelakuditi8281
      @venkatapraneethnelakuditi8281 4 роки тому

      @@UncleBoratagain How much did it cost for Faroe Islands to stay and travel

  • @nige-g
    @nige-g 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for putting this video out there. Beautiful and rugged, simple way of life.🐑🐧

  • @candrawdrawingtutorials3248
    @candrawdrawingtutorials3248 3 роки тому +2

    I visited the Falklands in 1986 as a serving member of the british army. Stationed at Mount Pleasant, I had a very special time there or my 104 day tour. I visited Sea Lion Island, and stayed on Saunders Island. my daily trip from camp was to Mare harbour where I fished, walked and even took a skinny dip in the ocean from Bertha's beach. While I was out for a run I noticed a pod of Commerson's dolphins following me in the surf! I dived into the surf and the dolphins swam away. It was one of my coldest swims I can remember. It was a surreal experience being there after the war working and but also having lots of free time to explore the Islands. Thank you for your video, It brought back fond memories of my time there all those years ago.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  3 роки тому

      It's a special place! I can't even imagine how interesting it would have been to visit in the 80's, post war! Hope you make it back again some time!

  • @RafaelScapella
    @RafaelScapella 3 роки тому +14

    Hello, I am making a video about the Falklands. Can I use some of your footage with credits to your channel and/or Instagram?

  • @isaacpham1311
    @isaacpham1311 5 років тому +5

    Best video I've seen in a while
    Awesome stuff man 👍

  • @tonyjackson9037
    @tonyjackson9037 Рік тому +2

    Like your intro on what travel does to you

  • @stevencollins1944
    @stevencollins1944 Рік тому +3

    Yeah that's the Falkland Islands, I love living there

  • @motivationalmusic652
    @motivationalmusic652 3 роки тому +3

    Its a beautiful place .i was once based to work there as a seafarer, and visited the gypsy cove ,one of the tourist spot in the islands. Super love it

  • @lokiwun
    @lokiwun Рік тому +1

    Wot a treat. Top quality video as well. Thanks

  • @stanleybuchan4610
    @stanleybuchan4610 2 роки тому +2

    Been there with the RAF. Interesting to visit, but I couldn't live there.

  • @trevmorris3061
    @trevmorris3061 4 роки тому +4

    Hey dude just watched your video on the Falklands as a kelper myself the nick name for a islander the video is spot on thanks for being so positive

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  4 роки тому

      It's a very cool place to call home! Glad I got to visit!

  • @harrisongould9460
    @harrisongould9460 2 роки тому +1

    Nice drone work. Guess you had to pick the days you could fly being that the winds so high and constantly blowing.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  2 роки тому

      Nah, just send it! Modern drones are incredibly capable of handling winds. I packed two drones, but never had a need for the backup.

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 5 років тому +5

    What an amazing video of a truly beautiful place! Wow

  • @tomkirkemo5241
    @tomkirkemo5241 Рік тому +3

    I NEVER tougth I would say this....but now I want to move to the Falklands. But on my budget it is a looong journey. I will have to swim from Norway. :D

  • @TatchaiBunmas
    @TatchaiBunmas 3 місяці тому

    hey man, im heading to the falklands this december. how do you get in contact with the local guide for tours around these islands around the falklands. I'd love to take a visit to all these islands you've visited here in this video.

    • @GettingStamped
      @GettingStamped  3 місяці тому

      I did most of my adventure activities with Falklands Outdoors, they are a great local company. I just looked at their site and they don't have everything listed that I did, but if you reach out to them I think you can still arrange something custom with them. They primarily service Stanley and tours from there, for other islands most tours would be arranged through your accommodation I found. Have a great trip, its such an interesting place!

  • @brib6194
    @brib6194 5 років тому +3

    Really good camera work. Sounds like you had a great time. Looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @karljordan19
    @karljordan19 4 роки тому +33

    My grandad fought in the falklands war in 1982 and his still alive to share his stories. I was born in 1981. Thanks for sharing it looks beautiful and I’m So glad we was able to keep our territory. They’re just as British as we are on the mainland 🇬🇧

    • @karljordan19
      @karljordan19 3 роки тому +4

      @Juan Ignacio Davidson Sorry to hear that but at least the fight was for a Good cause 🙏🏼

    • @user-ef2mz
      @user-ef2mz 3 роки тому +6

      las Malvinas eran de Argentina, están en mar argentino nunca fue territorio británico

    • @dizzyWLRD
      @dizzyWLRD 2 роки тому +8

      @@user-ef2mz stay salty argie

    • @kokobwild2413
      @kokobwild2413 2 роки тому +2

      It's "they're just as British" not "their".
      If you love the country so much learn to speak the fucking language.

    • @karljordan19
      @karljordan19 2 роки тому

      @@kokobwild2413 “Speak” 😂 it’s written not spoken you obviously have the iQ of a wet lettuce 🥬

  • @yasiasorbo9201
    @yasiasorbo9201 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely stunning

  • @JW-wu4hq
    @JW-wu4hq 4 роки тому +3

    I visited in 2013! Almost a month and I loved it. I would happily migrate there

    • @JW-wu4hq
      @JW-wu4hq 3 роки тому

      They receive tourists from all over the world and it is absolutely worth it. I hope to go again one day but it is expensive and quite some distance. For you it will be a much cheaper and shorter flight: from Chile I believe the route via air is? Are you Argentine? If so then they will be wary of your intentions but as long as you respect the fact you are in the Falklands and not Las Malvinas then the islanders will be kind to you