Two Brits roll up to the Hamptons in a crap boat and try to sell it (How NOT to travel America #2)

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    After an eventful couple of days trying to navigate our way from Boston to Long Island and wangle ourselves a boat, we're now finally on the move. Since setting sail however, the boat has spent more time beached than it has afloat, and our inexperienced selves struggled massively with what felt like a very temperamental engine. In this episode we aim to make serious ground heading west through the luxurious Hamptons, but the battle with the boat would continue. Hilarious and heart-warming evening encounters with Long Island locals make up for another tough day on the waves.
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  • @GeoWizard
    @GeoWizard  Рік тому +3328

    Drop a like for Athena and Fernando everyone!
    Fernando if you're watching this - it was a real pleasure to meet you. You're a lovely, funny guy with a bright future and you played a great part in our story, even if it didn't work out with the boat. I hope you don't find my over-sensationalised story telling too much 🤣
    Athena - you're a saint and a sick bird (English for cool girl) What a firecracker of an evening we had together. Thank you for providing the fuel!
    Everyone else - I hope you enjoyed this gem of an episode. Remember you can follow both me and Greg on Instagram:
    Follow me for beautifully framed moments of old and new: instagram.com/geowizardofficial
    and Follow Greg's journey as he tackles climate change: instagram.com/greg_daviesjones/

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 Рік тому +71

      Trespassing isn’t the death sentence that some people like to claim America is like. Do those places exist? Yeah but hardly the majority of places. Most of the time, the worst thing that will happen is “hey, this is private property. Please leave”. And that’s it.

    • @Ojisan642
      @Ojisan642 Рік тому +124

      Athena is an absolute legend. Did you lads notice the American flags at half mast in honor of your late Queen?

    • @Ojisan642
      @Ojisan642 Рік тому +35

      @@leeartlee915 true. America has a lot of guns but most are law abiding citizens. It’s not legal to shoot trespassers on sight. Nobody wants to get life in prison for murdering two tourists.

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 Рік тому +10

      @@Ojisan642 Well, some states have some pretty liberal “stand your grounds” laws but, yeah, not a lot of “random people shot for walking across someone’s lawn”.

    • @NandiCollector
      @NandiCollector Рік тому +25

      *25:32** dude, what are you doing?* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @parison4254
    @parison4254 Рік тому +3609

    The Michael Jackson joke delivered in Tom's voice was very unexpected but fucking hilarious

    • @razzle_dazzle
      @razzle_dazzle Рік тому +138

      10/10 joke, but sadly it would have been baffling to our American friends because they pronounce buoy "boo-ee".

    • @domw3239
      @domw3239 Рік тому +76

      Hahaha it was so unnecessary I laughed my head off

    • @paddyj7690
      @paddyj7690 Рік тому +16

      Yeah I burst out laughing.

    • @csbrooks
      @csbrooks Рік тому +4

      @@zydn yes we do

    • @BlockchainTravel
      @BlockchainTravel Рік тому +3

      Comedy gold

  • @badcornflakes6374
    @badcornflakes6374 Рік тому +2096

    Y'know Fernando pretended to take pictures and get out of there as fast as he could after seeing how bad the boat was 😂

    • @torben22.16
      @torben22.16 Рік тому +424

      Fernando thought that these were two damn rich guys since they were in the restaurant and he thought he might make the deal of his life lol

    • @thecrabperson6375
      @thecrabperson6375 Рік тому +108

      Literally as fast as he could lol

    • @chriswyatt9869
      @chriswyatt9869 Рік тому +307

      @@torben22.16he had to double check they meant $500 not $500,000 lmao

    • @skolblues
      @skolblues Рік тому +45

      @@chriswyatt9869 he definitely envisioned these boats too 🤣 🚤 🛥️

    • @curiousnomadic
      @curiousnomadic Рік тому +45

      Thing is, did Fernando run because he thought the boat was a deal and he was dreaming of fishing with his dad, or because he thought the boat was a POS like you guys think. $1700 POS. Aluminum boats like that shouldn't cost more than $650 and I'm thinking the motor $500.

  • @Kiwi2703
    @Kiwi2703 Рік тому +2374

    I like how you wanted to be super safe to not do anything illegal and you manage to get an arrest warrant in episode 2 already lmao

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Рік тому +157

      Okay, nothing illegal, starting NOW.

    • @badcornflakes6374
      @badcornflakes6374 Рік тому +122

      It's all part of the challenge. USA is on Difficulty: Hard
      Europe is on Difficulty: Easy

    • @plippero7870
      @plippero7870 Рік тому +34

      When I read that the Video was only at the point where they were heading to the train without a ticket so I thought id had to do some with that.... Turns out, it has not 😂

    • @sntslilhlpr6601
      @sntslilhlpr6601 Рік тому +59

      @@plippero7870 Hey at least they weren't trying to board a zeppelin...
      But yeah, pissing on the street is kind of a no-no here. Some people have actually been put on the sex-offender list because of it.
      Thing is, most places will allow you to use the bathroom no matter what. I'm guessing it was after bar closing hours and there wasn't a local 24hr CVS or whatever that they could use. I've been there.

    • @tomhoffs8209
      @tomhoffs8209 Рік тому +48

      @@sntslilhlpr6601 It's also just not that big of a deal in Europe, as long as you dont piss at someone's front door no one is gonna bother (and even if you do they might not). So he might have just not thought anything of it.

  • @Utonian21
    @Utonian21 Рік тому +1303

    Bro, I'd be weak if two British guys in a boat sailed past me and just yelled: "Ahoy, there, the Queen is dead!" 😭

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Рік тому +149

      If that happened to me I would think about it every day for the rest of my life.

    • @MarcinHopa8
      @MarcinHopa8 Рік тому +6

      Yeah 😂😂😂

    • @blakksy
      @blakksy Рік тому +2

      As a fellow brit in America, id be happy icl

    • @Makujah_
      @Makujah_ Рік тому +14

      Would be a complete picture if they were dressed all 17-18th century and were rownig the boat instead of motoring

  • @themacdaddy9
    @themacdaddy9 Рік тому +2461

    Holy shit Fernando running back to work was the hardest I’ve laughed in a while, incredible guy and moment

    • @shipwreck9146
      @shipwreck9146 Рік тому +27

      Wait, is running for work not a normal thing? I do this like every day.
      Important to note, I do have adhd, so I run to try to catch up to where I should be.

    • @weareafteryou3975
      @weareafteryou3975 Рік тому +84

      @@shipwreck9146 it’s just the way he full out sprinted. Also how did you comment 16 hours ago when this video wasn’t made until 3 hours ago

    • @tsnaik
      @tsnaik Рік тому +44

      @@weareafteryou3975 Patreon!

    • @Cypekeh
      @Cypekeh Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @northernvideo
      @northernvideo Рік тому +2

      I'm in tears just so good.

  • @cleanshirt
    @cleanshirt Рік тому +431

    I reckon in his head Fernando was picturing a good deal on a small yacht or something, only to be greeted by Elizabeth. Explains why he ran like he did

    • @johnsnow5125
      @johnsnow5125 Рік тому +52

      That Fernando sprint for his life is definitely going to be a classic moment for this channel

    • @horsebox5138
      @horsebox5138 5 місяців тому +1

      For real 😭😭😭

  • @GregorExplorer
    @GregorExplorer Рік тому +840

    American cop: To prove you’re not drunk, I want to see you walk in a straight line.
    Tom: …

    • @toms169
      @toms169 Рік тому +38

      Underrated comment.

    • @GinaLollobrigida734
      @GinaLollobrigida734 Рік тому +48

      Tom: I've been training for this my whole life

    • @Tyron95
      @Tyron95 Рік тому +10

      Sooo underrated comment

    • @CasinoJackpots361
      @CasinoJackpots361 Рік тому +23

      *pulls out gps aiming for the platinum line*

    • @rijden-nu
      @rijden-nu Рік тому +3

      Took me a while... But then I lolled hard.

  • @michaelcort1763
    @michaelcort1763 Рік тому +282

    I like to imagine Fernando was running away from the deal having seen the condition of the boat.

    • @SshiggyY
      @SshiggyY Рік тому +2

      lol my dad did that kind of trip back in the 90s with all the backpack murders going on haha, used his trade as a brickie to eran money and stayed in hostels, would be cool to these lads do it would give me an idea of whats its like lol

  • @mytube001
    @mytube001 Рік тому +2622

    So, two hour-long episodes in, and you've covered about 15 % of the distance. This is going to be a looong series! :D
    Athena was amazing!

    • @blindidi0t91
      @blindidi0t91 Рік тому +43

      couldn't be better

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Рік тому +46

      This is probably the only thing that could get me to watch this much video of people failing to advance forward.

    • @JabbyMayoCD
      @JabbyMayoCD Рік тому +5

      Have they managed that much? They did start from a negative after all 😂

    • @JamesBeaucoup
      @JamesBeaucoup Рік тому +5

      i think its like .1%

    • @VorTheRhino
      @VorTheRhino Рік тому +16

      For some reason I thought this was a three part series. I was wondering how they'd the rest of the trip into one more episode!

  • @jasonutty52
    @jasonutty52 Рік тому +1510

    When they tried to haggle with the motel guy I lost it. You can't just haggle on hotel prices! That was hilarious. He just started walking away! Classic.

    • @ashc151
      @ashc151 Рік тому +214

      He sounded Indian as well - they would NEVER have got a discount from him!

    • @erik....
      @erik.... Рік тому +71

      You can though.. Many would rather you pay something than nothing.

    • @cap6741
      @cap6741 Рік тому +106

      EVERYTHING is negotiable in world. Everything

    • @michaelwisniewski6047
      @michaelwisniewski6047 Рік тому +25

      Yeah, I tried that and the price went up!

    • @blacklion79
      @blacklion79 Рік тому +22

      I've done this in Europe, and it worked. Sometimes.

  • @7TheE
    @7TheE Рік тому +780

    People like Athena were the ones that made Europe so special, so she was a delight and man this Episode was another Banger, definitly on par with Europe so far the whole Series!

  • @reid.b2926
    @reid.b2926 Рік тому +433

    this just completely encapsulates owning a boat: temperamental engines, learning to read maps, and sinking money

    • @thewiseturtle
      @thewiseturtle Рік тому +7

      That's why human powered boats are the only good option for water travel. Though 100 miles is a long way for any small craft, motorized or humanized. :-)

    • @sntslilhlpr6601
      @sntslilhlpr6601 Рік тому +30

      Also: you need to have at least the slightest inkling of what you're doing or you are shark bait...
      Trim the thing, and your bottoming issues magically go away. Actually know where tf you're going, and your navigation issues magically go away... _Own a radio,_ and you might not be so worried about getting stranded...
      I commend these guys for doing what they're doing and producing great content. But while it's fun to see people flounder a bit, it honestly too often gets to the point where it's just too much and it'd be nice for them to have _some_ idea of wtf they're doing.

    • @R3TR0R4V3
      @R3TR0R4V3 Рік тому +10

      Like they say.. Boat = Bust Out Another Thousand! 😬

    • @ElSkinsio
      @ElSkinsio Рік тому +13

      @@R3TR0R4V3 Another great one I heard: The best day of your life is the day you buy a boat... The 2nd best is the day you sell it!

    • @leob4403
      @leob4403 Рік тому

      @@ElSkinsio hold on, shouldnt the day you sell it be the best and not the 2nd best?

  • @TravisBlevins
    @TravisBlevins Рік тому +924

    I think the key thing about trespassing in the US is time and place. Middle of the day in the Hamptons is pretty much always gonna break your way. Middle of the night in appalachia might end in a different kind of way

    • @ungabunga7879
      @ungabunga7879 Рік тому +59

      Its also a big difference from the UK to the US, in terms of how land ownership is, id honestly find it more dangerous in the UK to trespass (or atleast its far easier to get caught) because here in the states, theres so much land, that often you would not even be near people to be seen trespassing,
      Not to mention property lines are quite difficult to see in the US, when in the UK a lot of property is fenced off, and has shrubs to make the line quite clear, in the US its just a general "area" usually, so its easier to say "oh had no idea it was owned! Oopsie dasies",
      Couldn't say which police force would be more damning to encounter though, with my time spent urbexing in the states, ive found police can actually be incredibly kind if you treat them with respect and kindness, while i often find british police will arrest you, if your committing the crime, despite, from what ive seen online atleast

    • @leafbelly
      @leafbelly Рік тому +20

      Not even really Appalachia, but urban / dark alleys. I lived in the heart of Appalachia over half my life and I'd feel much more comfortable in someone's yard there than in a dark alley in Chicago.

    • @CRneu
      @CRneu Рік тому +69

      Rural US you can usually trespass just fine if you aren't doing anything weird....if you're white.
      I've run across lands all over the US and trespassed pretty consistently. I'm a tall white guy and I never have an issue alone. I have a mexican friend and we have issues together where I have to explain to folks that it's okay and they won't really listen to him. People are always suspicious of him. I've heard similar things from black and female friends.
      Urban trespassing is a different thing though. The suspicion in the city is much more warranted.

    • @ungabunga7879
      @ungabunga7879 Рік тому +14

      @@CRneu for sure, urban trespassing is my strong suit, and it’s a harder more quick skill to have, a lot more about timing and speed than anything, because no matter what you do there’s always someone watching, race is definitely something to be conscious of, I’m a small white guy who looks way younger for his age, so people treat me differently than a person of color, I’ve seen it happen before.

    • @LysergicKids
      @LysergicKids Рік тому +11

      Yeah, living in Rural America it's fairly uncommon for people to trespass because when everyone's strapped in a castle doctrine state, people have a bit more respect for personal property.
      In actuality, the overwhelming majority of people aren't going immediately open fire on trespassers. They'll confront them while being visibly armed, have a chat, the person leaves, end of story.
      That being said, it's still risky and trespassing in America should be avoided.

  • @PiousMoltar
    @PiousMoltar Рік тому +268

    Fernando's sprint after viewing the boat was a moment of pure legend. What a guy.

    • @ashmaybe9634
      @ashmaybe9634 Рік тому +45

      He thought he was getting a yacht, once he saw the tin can he couldn't get out of there fast enough :D ;)

  • @leeartlee915
    @leeartlee915 Рік тому +156

    I’m sorry but love how that hard haggle blew up in their face.
    “Oh we can’t pay that”
    “Alright have a goodnight then”
    “No, no, no, wait. We’ll pay it, please”

    • @flyingchimp12
      @flyingchimp12 2 місяці тому +1

      The funny thing is if they just said ok, the guy would’ve come out of the office and said wait pls don’t leave 😂😂
      That’s how they haggle in India

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 2 місяці тому

      @@flyingchimp12 If you’re gonna low ball someone, you’ve got to commit.

  • @charsey94
    @charsey94 Рік тому +575

    The fact that these are an hour long and I finish just wanting more is a testament to how entertaining and wonderful your content is, Tom. Thank you!

  • @JackMellor498
    @JackMellor498 Рік тому +696

    Athena is the QUEEN! Man she was awesome!
    Another great hour of superb content!

    • @geonathn
      @geonathn Рік тому +16

      But the Queen is ded 😓

    • @flavioa6351
      @flavioa6351 Рік тому +18

      She was feeling the British accents

    • @JackMellor498
      @JackMellor498 Рік тому +19

      @@geonathn
      The Queen is dead sadly yes, but Athena is a queen for being so cool with them and helping them out!

    • @scipioafricanus5871
      @scipioafricanus5871 Рік тому +5

      @@JackMellor498 I thought Athena is a Greek goddess?

    • @CIubDuck
      @CIubDuck Рік тому +9

      Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom according to the Greek mythology. She may not be a queen, but she's a goddess.

  • @JamesXcapesNY
    @JamesXcapesNY Рік тому +183

    I'm from Long island, and I've been a boat mechanic for 8 years in the past.... that's one hell of a distance on that little boat. Athena is great, us broke long islanders are the nicest, the money people are hit or miss. You cannot negotiate with an Indian motel owner😄 that guy was quick to say goodbye.

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 Рік тому +19

      That motel owner shutting that shit down quick was my favorite part of the episode.

    • @steviemac2681
      @steviemac2681 Рік тому +2

      he knew he had them over a barrel.

    • @flyingchimp12
      @flyingchimp12 2 місяці тому

      That’s how Indians negotiate… if you start walking away they’ll lower the price.

  • @screwyourhandle
    @screwyourhandle Рік тому +127

    As someone with really severe anxiety who only wishes I could make friends this easily, your content helps restore my faith in humanity a little. It's easy to forget that a lot of people are actually very nice.

  • @DeFausti
    @DeFausti Рік тому +506

    Awesome episode, Athena was the stand-out person in this one for me, really cool person. Wish she'd gone out drinking with you, she needed some adventure !
    Can't wait for the next video 😍

    • @Paoles364
      @Paoles364 Рік тому +87

      Stand out person of the episode for me was the hotel owner/manager who wasn’t taking any of their shit and hosed them for a last minute hotel room 😂

    • @ManicMindTrick
      @ManicMindTrick Рік тому +23

      She was ready for more adventure if you know what I mean. Seems like a very genuine and cool person.

    • @TBH_Inc
      @TBH_Inc Рік тому +6

      She needed to be able to drive home though.

    • @TBH_Inc
      @TBH_Inc Рік тому +16

      @@ian6451 do keep in mind, we are talking about Long Island, which has a similar cost of living as London. Do they have £45 hotels in downtown London?

    • @LHyoutube
      @LHyoutube Рік тому +18

      @@ManicMindTrick - Yeah, if Tom had been single (and I don't know Greg's status) I reckon she would have been up for some...ahem...cultural exchange 😉

  • @pgbrofficialyoutube349
    @pgbrofficialyoutube349 Рік тому +152

    Just wait until he trys sailing the Atlantic in a straight line

  • @reflow
    @reflow Рік тому +365

    When the nostalgic sound starts, I know that I rather watch this than any other series that exists on Netflix or any big streaming website. You just have a talent for storytelling. This in combination with the format of the raw footage is simply unique, entertaining, and I'm looking forward to it each week. Thank you

    • @mariothingy
      @mariothingy Рік тому +16

      No deadass this is my favorite content... ever. There's literally nothing I'd rather watch no matter what mood I'm in.

  • @athena546
    @athena546 Рік тому +137

    I can't say enough praise about tom's music. I think it fits better than anything I could imagine. It just envokes such a calm and joyous feeling while watching all of his videos.

    • @kristoffer8609
      @kristoffer8609 Рік тому +7

      Really does, he should make more to be honest. I'm craving 16 bit adventure 2.
      Also, eeyyyyy, you share a name with the great lass in the video.

  • @sellz22
    @sellz22 Рік тому +82

    Lol when Fernando thought they were selling a 500k$ boat

  • @slow.poetry
    @slow.poetry Рік тому +379

    I'd genuinely watch this for another 4 hours. Counting the days to "How NOT to travel from Sydney to Perth".

    • @karolakkolo123
      @karolakkolo123 Рік тому +32

      Is this actually something they considered? That would be awesome, although Australia is just one big desert, so don't know if that's even possible

    • @Katyaisepic
      @Katyaisepic Рік тому

      *Sydney

    • @RustBatman
      @RustBatman Рік тому +18

      Now that would be a fuckin jaunt

    • @Honeybearglory
      @Honeybearglory Рік тому +23

      @@karolakkolo123 the could go down the coast to Adelaide then across the nullabor plain to perth for a straight line mission
      edit: spelling

    • @LHyoutube
      @LHyoutube Рік тому +38

      Because of the lack of population density everywhere in Australia apart from (mainly) the coastal regions, that kind of journey probably wouldn't have enough human interaction for their style and pacing of adventures.

  • @natedole8276
    @natedole8276 Рік тому +52

    I am convinced Fernando was fighting for his life not to lose his job in this moment lol 35:40

  • @jetlag1488
    @jetlag1488 Рік тому +128

    Wading through great white shark infested water, trespassing, meeting Athena, getting pissed. What an episode. These two episodes have been so much fun. Looking forward to seeing more of this roller coaster of a journey.

    • @seth3129
      @seth3129 Рік тому

      you are in literally every comment section

    • @gmansplit
      @gmansplit Рік тому

      Don't forget getting arrested!

    • @Makujah_
      @Makujah_ Рік тому

      To be honest though, I don't think great whites hunt in the knee-deep waters :D
      I'm not a marine biologist, but that's just my hunch

  • @porkinsdlx5764
    @porkinsdlx5764 Рік тому +200

    Can I just say, thus far its been really refreshing to see you guys have mostly positive interactions with strangers in the US. Hope the trend continues!

    • @Tufukins
      @Tufukins Рік тому +33

      A nice reminder that people genuinely care about others deep down

    • @rustyclayton9260
      @rustyclayton9260 Рік тому +16

      It's almost like despite what some countries might think of us, we are generally really friendly. Obnoxiously so sometimes even.

    • @mac8869
      @mac8869 Рік тому +6

      @@rustyclayton9260 im glad the us and its people arent "twitter"

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 Рік тому +1

      Most of us are good people, even here in New York, where every other state sees us as perpetual dicks.

    • @moonpie21012
      @moonpie21012 2 місяці тому

      I’ve only recently discovered your channel and dabbled in geo detective and straight line vids before I found this. But I think it might be one of my favourite things I’ve ever watched on UA-cam. You guys are completely authentic and I love the sense of adventure, looking forward to catching up on this and all the other adventures on your channel! Thanks!

  • @stefanf922
    @stefanf922 Рік тому +142

    Can't blame you for abandoning the idea of boating any further, I'm surprised you made it as far as you did.

  • @charliesalter3744
    @charliesalter3744 Рік тому +30

    19:20 'hugging buoys like Michael Jackson in a childrens hospital' Brilliant🤣
    35:10 😂😂 Fernando belting it up the jetty.
    This series is hilarious

    • @Makujah_
      @Makujah_ Рік тому +1

      With hearing the "bow the buoy" phrase I think I might be today years old to have stumbled on an origin of the "bababooey" XD

  • @GhostsOfThings
    @GhostsOfThings Рік тому +37

    I'm sure Fernando went home super excited about the boat just to have his Dad be like what are we going to do with a boat? Even if you brought it to them in a trailer, they would need their own and a truck big enough to tow it in order to get it in and out of the water. Glad it worked out in the end though. Always a pleasure watching the problem solving and going with the flow on these videos. It's a great taste of adventure.

    • @steviemac2681
      @steviemac2681 Рік тому +7

      yeah maybe his dad just gave him a reality check and he could only have the boat if it came with a trailer. I think you cracked it.

    • @kylemann6275
      @kylemann6275 2 місяці тому

      This is it. Without a trailer the only thing he can do is flip it and who wants to try to flip that piece of crap.

  • @111Malefic
    @111Malefic Рік тому +108

    Fernando is fabulous, and that running speed! Had me cracking up.

  • @Kaixo
    @Kaixo Рік тому +546

    Been looking forward to episode 2 since the moment I finished watching episode 1. Got a nice big ol bag of potato chips ready, if this isn't a perfect Saturday evening I don't know what is.

    • @charky6683
      @charky6683 Рік тому

      oh shit hi i love your music

    • @AlexJW224
      @AlexJW224 Рік тому +5

      23 hours ago wtf

    • @isteal9927
      @isteal9927 Рік тому +6

      @@AlexJW224 His patrons get to watch the videos a day early.

    • @G-G._
      @G-G._ Рік тому

      you sound like you need a hobby or something fulfilling in life man. maybe head out and make some new friends

    • @Ashs-mini-vlogs
      @Ashs-mini-vlogs Рік тому +2

      Crisps lol 😆

  • @essengeebee
    @essengeebee Рік тому +131

    These series are amazing, they have the feel of the old Top Gear adventures but better because it's just you guys making it without a soulless corporation behind you. It seems like you met a lot of lovely people, especially Athena, she was so sweet!

    • @HolyTurtleOfDoom
      @HolyTurtleOfDoom Рік тому +4

      Yes this, just good old fashioned exploring and fun.

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 Рік тому +4

      Top Gear was a phenomenal show, even despite the soulless corporation behind it.

    • @Lorrins
      @Lorrins Рік тому +4

      @@Sniperboy5551 Heh, wasn't it really Clarkson who wrote all the episodes and fought with BBC for a long time for the greenlights? So even then they really went against the grain dictated by the BBC and succeeded despite it being an uphill battle.

  • @tyschues
    @tyschues Рік тому +23

    I feel like you guys got swindled by Stavros 😂 I mean, I guess it could have been damaged in the shallow water, but I couldn't help but feel bad when you watched ol' Elizabeth roll off for $300.

  • @DiogoStuart
    @DiogoStuart Рік тому +65

    19:20 that MJ joke caught me off guard 💀

    • @DiogoStuart
      @DiogoStuart Рік тому +1

      Also, what’s up with the subtitles? It says leukaemia ward instead of children’s hospital. 🤔

    • @modern_milkman
      @modern_milkman Рік тому +9

      @@DiogoStuart The subtitles sometimes have a bit more... tame version of what was said. It's part of the joke.

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual Рік тому

      I laughed way too hard when that dropped

  • @Sheep0130
    @Sheep0130 Рік тому +11

    I never met Athena but I'm gonna miss her, she was lovely

  • @ValerieD
    @ValerieD Рік тому +106

    Fernando needs his own spin-off series. 😂

    • @skyrothman8651
      @skyrothman8651 Рік тому +40

      His spin off series consists of being excited, seeing the shittiest boat in the state of NY, and then proceeding to sprint away from strange British men

  • @dan-ks1yd
    @dan-ks1yd Рік тому +23

    All of us waiting for episode 3

  • @MisterIkkus
    @MisterIkkus Рік тому +77

    This series is my favorite thing in the world right now.

    • @ashc151
      @ashc151 Рік тому +6

      A week between episodes seems soooo long!

  • @paulhay9149
    @paulhay9149 Рік тому +35

    Where’s part 3? 😂

  • @MultigrainKevinOs
    @MultigrainKevinOs Рік тому +5

    Athena was absolutely lovely, what a kind girl. Happy to see you met some friendly people along the way.

  • @nicolasmartinez575
    @nicolasmartinez575 Рік тому +98

    Tom and greg: the content you do is amazing. Not only you inspire hundreads of thousands (like myself) to go out there and explore the world, but seeing you spread your charm and energy to every person you encounter on your journey is such an amazing thing to see. Athena said it specifically, but you can see the same thing in every person you meet: theyre all caught up in their daily routine, and all of the sudden, and all of the sudden they meet two mad brits doing some crazy adventure, and it lights their spark, it gets them involved and makes them part of the adventure, and the same thing happens to us spectators. I think what you guys do is amazing, and i wanna thank you so much for sharing it with us.

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Рік тому +6

      Yeah, there's a kind of magic to it, like Tom and Greg are just strangers passing by who will change the lives of the people they encounter.

  • @jaredgolian98
    @jaredgolian98 Рік тому +42

    The part of the Hamptons you were in is mostly inhabited by people who are so wealthy they have a summer home that they use just a couple months out of the year, which is why it was so empty. But I’m glad you found some friendly folks along the way. I can’t wait to see what transpired in my state of Maryland 🦀

  • @truthteller8361
    @truthteller8361 Рік тому +58

    IM ACTUALLY CRYING AFTER THAT RUN. HAD TO WATCH IT 3 MORE TIMES🤣🤣🤣🏃🏃🏃. FERNANDO - YOU SIR, ARE A LEGEND

    • @thewiseturtle
      @thewiseturtle Рік тому +2

      I don't understand what the big deal was. He was excited and also supposed to be working. So he ran.

    • @truthteller8361
      @truthteller8361 Рік тому +7

      @@thewiseturtle I feel that perhaps you are not British. We only run if we miss a bus, or there are sirens and blue lights close by. Its an amusing novelty and Fernando pulled it off perfectly 🤣🤣

  • @eliduvall1
    @eliduvall1 Рік тому +9

    +100 For Athena being the coolest person yet on the trip for sure.

  • @DreamClean
    @DreamClean Рік тому +36

    Every time Lizzie restarted:
    "There's life in the old girl yet!!"

  • @christiancrocker62
    @christiancrocker62 Рік тому +135

    As someone who lives and grew up in Patchogue, it was hilarious watching you guys wishing you knew about me 😂 I would have bought the boat in a minute and sold it for you. If you come back anytime let me know. Hope you enjoyed a nice bar in patchogue haha, it is a good place for a night out

    • @christiancrocker62
      @christiancrocker62 Рік тому +52

      By the way - Will was also not lying about the sharks a few people really got bit this past summers and many beaches closed temporarily due to it - also if this motel was the one across from the KFC I’m sorry you had to spend a night there 😂

  • @cvkline
    @cvkline Рік тому +122

    Wow, what a tale so far! I don't know if it was just the fateful path of your adventure or some masterful editing, but the ups and downs and ups and downs in this episode were quite riveting! Good luck in the next installment! Can't wait!

  • @duglife2230
    @duglife2230 Рік тому +11

    I'm American, but from the south. Lived in this region my whole life and never gone any further north than Virginia. And this series is quickly making me realize how nice and ready to help a lot of New Englanders actually are. Makes me want to go up there myself!

    • @Actual_Malice
      @Actual_Malice 11 місяців тому

      New York is definitely not part of New England. You should still come visit us tho haha

    • @duglife2230
      @duglife2230 11 місяців тому

      @@Actual_Malice I actually went to New York a few weeks ago. It was pretty cool, with lots of interesting people and businesses. I especially loved the pizza!

  • @Woodsey429
    @Woodsey429 Рік тому +18

    You know you’re in a rich area when the bus boy says 500 thousand or 500 dollars 😂

  • @curbsideaudio
    @curbsideaudio Рік тому +15

    The whole Fernando bit absolutely killed me...

  • @SirRealShow
    @SirRealShow Рік тому +30

    Normally a lurker rather than commenter but absolutely loving this. Bunch of legends the both of ya!

  • @Toropetskii
    @Toropetskii Рік тому +30

    As someone who has piloted an aluminium dinghy for more than an hour, your boating misadventures are truly enlightening. When you hit the bottom and failed to realise for 30+ seconds or take any action to stop the destruction of the motor, I was amazed. Well done for showing everyone how NOT to do it, so that hopefully someone can be better prepared.

  • @reeceharrison6075
    @reeceharrison6075 Рік тому +17

    I think it’s an understatement to say Tom is genuinely producing films for us every week. So good

  • @stuartfrance5284
    @stuartfrance5284 Рік тому +59

    Tom mate, you have no idea how much your channel, and these videos are helping me. For one hour now i can escape my headspace and laugh and learn. Thankyou

  • @TenderHooligan
    @TenderHooligan Рік тому +60

    Fantastic entertainment. Don't want it to end. I love your boys' humour and characters. Meeting such cool and welcoming people everywhere you go. Inspirational stuff

  • @jeremycalloway3005
    @jeremycalloway3005 Рік тому +7

    These videos are in my opinion the absolute best content available on YT. This is what YT was meant to promote - amateur videographers with passion and creativity publishing sincere, quality experiences. GeoWizard - you're the best!

    • @steviemac2681
      @steviemac2681 Рік тому

      yes and it's actually better than any tv travel show I've ever seen. UA-cam at it's best surpasses most tv.

  • @Narfu1
    @Narfu1 Рік тому +5

    51:08 wow Greg's got some massive morning wood

    • @linkalot7415
      @linkalot7415 Рік тому +2

      Probably dreaming about Athena tbh

  • @thepandaken5475
    @thepandaken5475 Рік тому +20

    that haggling with the hotel guy cracked me up lmao

  • @6Twisted
    @6Twisted Рік тому +4

    The way he randomly went into a full sprint 🤣 And Athena is a gem

  • @trapdeath99
    @trapdeath99 Місяць тому

    your music and your voice is comfort pill for me

  • @blablubs9987
    @blablubs9987 Рік тому +31

    Man. 2 episodes in and I already get hard HNTTE vibes. Everything I wanted (or hoped for) from this series since you announced it is already there. Ambitious plans falling apart, yet get saved by some lovely and kind blokes. Amazing views of places I've never been to (now I wanna get a boat and get to the hamptons, just as I wanted to kayak Lake Maggiore). So damn looking forward to the next episodes.
    And because it deserves an extra line: Athena, you're a gem. MVP of the trip so far, no offense to the other great guys and gals!

  • @LightyDust
    @LightyDust Рік тому +15

    Athena's an absolute angel!

  • @shipwreck9146
    @shipwreck9146 Рік тому +19

    Your observations about the rich people areas are basically what I expected. All of those houses are probably owned by people who have 3-4 houses. I'd guess that they're basically all vacation homes that are only used 2-3 weeks / year.

    • @badcornflakes6374
      @badcornflakes6374 Рік тому +2

      Hell yah brother, working hard pays off

    • @gmansplit
      @gmansplit Рік тому +15

      @@badcornflakes6374 Not nearly as much as exploiting workers, which is what 99% of those home owners have done

    • @badcornflakes6374
      @badcornflakes6374 Рік тому

      @@gmansplit Envy

    • @Peksisarvinen
      @Peksisarvinen Рік тому +7

      @@badcornflakes6374 Speaking the truth does not equate to envy, nor does getting rich off other people's backs equate to hard work.

  • @hughgrection9938
    @hughgrection9938 Рік тому +4

    My buddy and I did this about 20 years ago where we borrowed my neighbors boat and sailed down Long Island. It is truly breathtaking 56 years old now

  • @dominoot2652
    @dominoot2652 Рік тому +32

    This series has to be absolutely stacked for content. HNTTTEU was one of my favorite series ever (like, in everything, including fiction). This one is only this far through and the amount of stuff that has happened already is just insane. It genuinely makes me want to do similar adventures.

  • @LaurenceMosca89
    @LaurenceMosca89 Рік тому +20

    this series is already an instant classic.

  • @NorcdaChilda
    @NorcdaChilda Рік тому +15

    Absolutely electric so far. As someone from the New York City area it's crazy seeing you guys make your way through my region and come into contact with all the shenanigans of Long Island. Love Athena's openness, the crazy night out (as a football fan myself it was great to see some football loving Americans) and of course encounters with cops and belligerent motel owners, just priceless. This journey is ticking all the right boxes and can't wait to see the arrival in New York and the adventures down in Philly!

  • @DanCassidyGB
    @DanCassidyGB Рік тому +7

    Dont ever change your format. Love the music, the adventure and the editing. Thank you for making me smile

  • @zeffery101
    @zeffery101 Рік тому +8

    man, two episodes in, an hour each, and you're only 180 miles in a 1500 mile journey. I love it. hope it never ends!

  • @jackdavies2471
    @jackdavies2471 Рік тому +3

    when you was in the car listening to with a little help from my friend seemed like one of THEM moments you'll never forget.

  • @ulysses1692
    @ulysses1692 Рік тому +51

    The fact that they named their boat after the late Queen is just perfect

  • @tonyharrison2112
    @tonyharrison2112 Рік тому +13

    these types of journeys are my fave. As much as the geoguesser and wilderness trecking vids are awesome. This type of semi wilderness / urban city travel adventure is just unmatched. Meeting people getting into interesting situations seeing parts of the world that you wouldn't maybe typically see. Just great.

  • @niiiiintendooo
    @niiiiintendooo Рік тому +13

    I love the straight-line missions, but this type of journey will always be my favorite!
    I just love the humanity, the sense of adventure, the banter, just the overall variety of things that can happen! My favourite thing on youtube right now, period!

  • @johnwhittaker311
    @johnwhittaker311 Рік тому +11

    The great thing about these is that you’re living the adventures we’d like to have, and get to live vicariously through you. Can’t wait to see next week’s episode!

  • @barbeerian
    @barbeerian Рік тому +12

    I used to bicycle over the Quogue Bridge every day in the summer to get to the Quogue Beach Club! My friend had the property on the beach side at the base of the bridge. We used to go out boating from his house all the time (we knew how not to run aground though :) ). So happy to see it from the water again.

  • @jan_cfc4039
    @jan_cfc4039 Рік тому

    These two videos have been absolutely amazing. I've had so much fun watching them. Your positive attitude even faced with problems all the time was so cool to see.

  • @patricc6931
    @patricc6931 Рік тому +2

    All of your other videos have had this interesting quality of me knowing very little about the place you’re traveling but this one is super unique because this is literally just where I live. Great video.

  • @PyroPattie
    @PyroPattie Рік тому +4

    Man I love your real life adventures so much, I wish I could be so open to strangers and so adventurous. It's just a pleasure to watch, thank you

  • @neversulky
    @neversulky Рік тому +1

    Not only are these videos among my favorites on UA-cam, they are some of my favorite media overall. Both entertaining and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

  • @christiankerouac188
    @christiankerouac188 Рік тому +9

    I genuinely just cheered when I saw part 2 is now out! love from Australia, this series and HNTTE are hands down my favourite UA-cam content. way to go mate !

  • @DerUserX
    @DerUserX Рік тому +13

    This might be my favorite episode of any adventure you guys did so far. Cheers!

  • @northernvideo
    @northernvideo Рік тому +6

    2 episodes in and this is already an amazing series! Chapter 1 was already a rollercoaster and I feel like were just getting started.

  • @vladimir520
    @vladimir520 Рік тому +1

    Your How NOT to travel series are a pure joy to watch! Love the content you and Greg make together, you guys are probably my favourite thing to watch on the Internet!

  • @twnfaem
    @twnfaem Рік тому

    Guys...thanks so much
    Excellent instalment once again. Really makes me feel more connected to everyone on this globe knowing a small act of kindness can make a big difference for someone

  • @kylevandeusen
    @kylevandeusen Рік тому +13

    Bravo fellas. Absolutely riveting and I'm looking forward to next week already

  • @The10fcbfan
    @The10fcbfan Рік тому +1

    Omg its so heartwarming and uplifting to see all those strangers who are having a blast with tom and his mate.

  • @akabill79
    @akabill79 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loving this series and amazing to see the kindness of humanity still exists ❤️

  • @dom7098
    @dom7098 Рік тому +11

    I love this series. It’s incredible that every chapter contains random individuals who always end up making things work for you. From Fernando to Athena to the guys at the boat shops it’s just been good luck all around to help ease the pain of the shoddy boat

  • @Quadrophiniac
    @Quadrophiniac Рік тому +10

    You guys didn't give up, that was the right call. As awesome as that trip must have been, the boat was pretty sketchy. I'm sure its fine for a quick fishing trip, but for long journeys on the coast its not great

  • @richielodge9537
    @richielodge9537 Рік тому +1

    This series is like a breath of fresh Ir for me, I admire the honesty it's so pure an candid. Love it

  • @pigwindow
    @pigwindow Рік тому

    I’m so glad my home of Long Island treated you well, so many kind hearted people in this episode. Another amazing video

  • @dovestone_
    @dovestone_ Рік тому +3

    Your narration is a big part of why I love these expeditions

  • @nathanielsocash1258
    @nathanielsocash1258 Рік тому +19

    This series is already incredible! It’s amazing to see how open and willing to help everyone is! Some stand out characters of course, but not a soul was rude, or at the very least, unwilling to listen to your story. Looking forward to the rest of the journey!

    • @steve5x565
      @steve5x565 Рік тому

      Next episode looks like there will more the more usual ‘hospitality’…

  • @hon3yweed
    @hon3yweed Рік тому

    This is absolutely amazing!
    Europe was my fav series of yours, love you and greg together, this is just as good.

  • @comedyhunter
    @comedyhunter Рік тому

    This should be on TV so more people can enjoy it !
    Absolutely loving your latest series, cant wait for the next one.

  • @DuSlothster
    @DuSlothster Рік тому +18

    Where video tho

    • @speedshark3577
      @speedshark3577 Рік тому +2

      "How not to travel America fans: episode 3 will be with you next Wednesday (21st) at 8pm, (Tuesday for patreons) thanks for your patience!"
      He wrote this under the latest video from Geoguessr.

  • @WhoopsWonders
    @WhoopsWonders Рік тому +7

    I am suffering from a massive hangover after last night's antics, but your video had me crying laughing. 2 good lads on a journey across the USA just amazing. athena was cool as hell. thanks for sharing this crazy journey. much love can't wait until the next episode 🤘