Two Brits travel Boston to Miami by any means necessary.. (How NOT to travel America #1)

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  • @GeoWizard
    @GeoWizard  2 роки тому +2799

    Drop a like if it’s coming home 🦁
    No but seriously thanks for your patience and I hope this was worth the wait. Big shout out to Tommy, James, Jon, Stavros and all the boys at the marina for making this chapter such a great one!

    • @SphyinxY
      @SphyinxY 2 роки тому +9

      🦁

    • @pelitp
      @pelitp 2 роки тому +2

      Only if you come home.

    • @spudzero3
      @spudzero3 2 роки тому +12

      pickford will score a bloody screamer from the half way line

    • @KarpEZ
      @KarpEZ 2 роки тому +24

      Dropped a like and gave Lighthouse Marina 5 stars!

    • @mrbombastic358
      @mrbombastic358 2 роки тому +3

      I was gonna like the video before I saw this

  • @tommy_casual
    @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +3874

    Hey!!!! Glad to have been able to help you out right at the start. Sorry I didn't swing a more interesting way to Providence, but it is what it is. Glad to meet you guys and hope you'll swing by Boston again.
    Great video, guys though. Great adventure. I think it's time to plan a few more adventures myself.

    • @cicadadefender
      @cicadadefender 2 роки тому +143

      You did your part!

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +180

      @@cicadadefender yep. I felt bad that I couldn't find a ride. But we met at 11pm and they wanted to leave in the morning. Nobody I messaged was awake lol.
      They needed to make progress by morning and so, I did the one thing I knew I could.

    • @GeoWizard
      @GeoWizard  2 роки тому +609

      Tommy! Thanks again for kicking our story off so nicely and inspiring so many people with your kindness. We wish we’d have had more time in Boston to explore and get to know both you and your favourite places. I feel like we didn’t give the gods of adventure much time to roll their dice, but you came through for us and kept the storyline pure (right up until about 4 hours later 😂)
      If I’m ever in Boston again I shall let you know. Likewise let me know if you’re in the UK. All the best man and feel free to find me on Instagram. Thanks again Tommy!

    • @TheExperimentalFreak
      @TheExperimentalFreak 2 роки тому +34

      @@tommy_casual Love that playstation tshirt by the way, I have one very similar but it's getting worn out and I can't seem to find a replacement

    • @jackrussell19a
      @jackrussell19a 2 роки тому +19

      @@tommy_casual the world needs more Tommy Casuals!!! 😁😁👍👍

  • @PerkyBird
    @PerkyBird 2 роки тому +1493

    "250 years ago two lanterns were hung in this tower to warn people that the British are coming... and 250 years later, we're back!"
    top notch intro to the series!

    • @fprintf
      @fprintf 2 роки тому +36

      Yeah except they didn't warn that the British were coming because the colonists thought of themselves as British at the time. Instead they would have said either "the regulars are coming" or the "Redcoats are coming". A little history lesson from the friendly park rangers along the Boston-Concord route.

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 Рік тому +4

      @@fprintf as a brit another lesson if france and spain had not helped the yanks they would have lost easily educating a yank on facts :)

    • @combatcorncob6334
      @combatcorncob6334 Рік тому +6

      @@paulmcdonough1093 well yeah, it was a set of colonies against one of the, at the time, most powerful empires in the world. Of course we would've lost without help from other countries. Using allies in a war against a much larger enemy tends to help.

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 Рік тому +1

      @@combatcorncob6334 the british had india tbe jewel of our empire at the time as tbere first choice. So 1776 was a second choice if us brits wanted to win in north America we would of

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 Рік тому

      @@combatcorncob6334 fair point

  • @dare2554
    @dare2554 2 роки тому +2213

    I don't know if I can wait a whole week to watch this series every week. This is better than 99% of what you would find on TV.

    • @xShikari
      @xShikari 2 роки тому +13

      While I agree, you should try 7 vs. Wild.

    • @dfgaJK
      @dfgaJK 2 роки тому +15

      but it was only 10min long🙄..... wait wtf your telling me i just watched an almost hour long video!!!

    • @eugenehertz5791
      @eugenehertz5791 2 роки тому +6

      Lots of TV shows better than taking a fast food worker's money for a train ride to boost your youtube career.

    • @dare2554
      @dare2554 2 роки тому +28

      @@eugenehertz5791 why are you even here on this channel you troll?

    • @DougieL
      @DougieL 2 роки тому +13

      This type of content puts the 'You' in UA-cam. Sadly UA-cam is infiltrated by commercial MSM and their dross. Tom's content however is refreshingly raw, yet still possesses a fast paced storyline, which keeps you engaged and attentive. Coupled with impeccably clear, concise, jovial, yet considered narration; very good. That was nearly an hour! (Felt like 10 minutes.) One of the best channels.

  • @langtungting
    @langtungting 2 роки тому +1060

    You can’t make a tomlette without breaking some Greggs

    • @awftin
      @awftin Рік тому +23

      surprise succession

    • @Nyitemare
      @Nyitemare Рік тому +29

      unreasonably good joke

    • @lateralshiftmusic
      @lateralshiftmusic Рік тому +3

      Just realised this hahahah :)

    • @charlesfries
      @charlesfries 3 місяці тому

      What do you know about Nero and Sporus?

    • @AlexMcMonnies
      @AlexMcMonnies Місяць тому

      Oh my god this is brilliant

  • @Klibbitz
    @Klibbitz 2 роки тому +1854

    47:16 “But The Queen is dead… can’t tell you how f*king relieving that is”
    The timing of those words right after in the edit is both unfortunate and hysterical 😂

    • @RMJ1984
      @RMJ1984 2 роки тому +76

      I was laughing my ass off, wtf Tom 😂

    • @CIubDuck
      @CIubDuck 2 роки тому +21

      Noticed that too 😂

    • @thesamarawaters
      @thesamarawaters 2 роки тому +104

      The internal monologue of most people from all of the former British colonies when she died

    • @MaximumEfficiency
      @MaximumEfficiency 2 роки тому +2

      arrest the queen

    • @SeamusTreacy
      @SeamusTreacy 2 роки тому +53

      only thing unfortunate about the queens death is that it wasnt a long, drawn out, and excruciatingly painful one.

  • @msdeadshark
    @msdeadshark 2 роки тому +1243

    Tom: "He's from Wales"
    American woman: "I'm sorry"

    • @bill-7718
      @bill-7718 2 роки тому +40

      🤣

    • @Bearleena
      @Bearleena 2 роки тому +120

      It is the standard response, to be fair. You just get used to it over time.

    • @RamontheDamon
      @RamontheDamon 2 роки тому +5

      just hilarious

    • @agross2158
      @agross2158 2 роки тому +77

      I'll raise with 47:17 Tom: "the Queen is dead. I can't tell you how fucking relieving that is" 😂

    • @Frostfern94
      @Frostfern94 Рік тому +3

      I'm sorry too

  • @TheBaldr
    @TheBaldr 2 роки тому +742

    If you have a British or Australian accent in the US, you can pretty go anywhere safely and not get into trouble except maybe tourist destinations. Unless your Top Gear and you go into the South with some questionable things written on your car.

    • @slickmouse
      @slickmouse 2 роки тому +9

      No such thing as a British accent

    • @LHyoutube
      @LHyoutube 2 роки тому +126

      @@slickmouse - Well I mean there basically is to Americans, because many of them don't understand the particular distinctions across the various countries of Britain. So any of the English/Welsh/Scottish accents are regarded with the same degree of fondness.

    • @Carbon2861996
      @Carbon2861996 2 роки тому +106

      @@slickmouse Well, there are many different accents in britain, each being an british accent

    • @meh3247
      @meh3247 2 роки тому +23

      To be fair, I've seen the Top gear boys driving around the UK, and I called them wankers, because they are wankers.

    • @vikingjoebloggs3887
      @vikingjoebloggs3887 2 роки тому +4

      The South seems to be the questionable part of the equation tbh.

  • @honkboop4955
    @honkboop4955 2 роки тому +542

    Inspired by the ‘How Not To Travel Europe’ series I set out on a European adventure of my own and unluckily missed the boys arriving in my home city of Boston, but the Prague hostel wifi is just strong enough to enjoy the series from my bunk

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +39

      I told them next time they'd have a better time in Boston. I'm very confident in that.

    • @centuriesofsound
      @centuriesofsound 2 роки тому

      Hope you're in the Clown & Bard!

    • @videos44
      @videos44 2 роки тому +11

      let me know when you're in Switzerland and need something

    • @CeeJayDee94
      @CeeJayDee94 2 роки тому +2

      oh nice! what countries are you going through?

    • @jedimasterjoe5386
      @jedimasterjoe5386 Рік тому +1

      Max has died

  • @Pyrrho66
    @Pyrrho66 2 роки тому +502

    Watching your channel for years, I’m now starting my craziest trip ever…I’m leaving life behind from Seattle Washington on a bike, headed toward Mexico. 2 years from now I could be all the way in Patagonia on the south tip of South America. Videos like you share gives me hope I can push through anything and that strangers will be willing to help when things get difficult. Thank you for your entertainment through the years.

    • @MacBolzack
      @MacBolzack 2 роки тому

      Wow

    • @Firedag
      @Firedag 2 роки тому +43

      Be safe bro! And I'm not talking about Mexico and south america at all lol, people in cars can be dangerous at times. I hope your mission is a success :)

    • @DragonsFrogs
      @DragonsFrogs 2 роки тому +1

      @@Firedag where are you talking about if not the places they’re going?

    • @scottmairs9014
      @scottmairs9014 2 роки тому +4

      Good luck through the Darien Straight (or whatever it's called)

    • @aperson1
      @aperson1 2 роки тому +15

      How are you planning to cross the Darien gap? There's no roads anywhere around there and definitely no civilization.

  • @cvkline
    @cvkline 2 роки тому +1398

    As an American, so far I've been both a little ashamed at how difficult your travels have been (especially over land), and very proud of our "can-do" attitude when you managed to find the right folks to help you out. I completely agree with another comment that US culture can be very helpful and warm, but there's always that initial cold-shoulder and distrust that must be pushed through.
    I cannot WAIT to see the rest of this adventure!!!

    • @VladZavi
      @VladZavi 2 роки тому +127

      They got cold shoulders because they started in Boston.

    • @LV_223
      @LV_223 2 роки тому +86

      @@VladZavi imagineif they would have started this trip in some small town in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, or some other midwestern town. They would probably have gotten to Miami on the first day and would be SOL in terms of the UA-cam video lmao. As a guy from a fairly small town in Indiana, I can say with confidence that people here would be ecstatic to help these guys out, especially once we found out what exactly they were trying to do.

    • @enigma9789
      @enigma9789 2 роки тому

      Im wondering if it will get much better once they are out of democratic shitholes.

    • @kazuro3949
      @kazuro3949 2 роки тому +4

      @@LV_223 i will never look at ohio the same

    • @winsingtoniii681
      @winsingtoniii681 2 роки тому +34

      @@VladZavi I mean, as someone from the Boston area, I get the stereotype as New Englanders are definitely reserved around strangers, but they did have a number of good conversations with people in Boston in the video. They just couldn't find anyone up for the drive, which is too bad, but doesn't mean that everyone is a jerk. Keep in mind that in Boston and Cambridge proper (where they were) a good portion of the population does not own a car and would not be able to help them drive there anyways.

  • @Qaztar44
    @Qaztar44 2 роки тому +750

    The second Tom said "breaking news" I thought "is this when they find out the Queen died?" Was so interesting seeing your guys' live reaction while in the middle of executing the trip.
    And, as always, fantastic video Tom. Proud to be a Patron!

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 роки тому +63

      Yeah, I think outside of a 7-11 is the worst way to find out the Queen died, but it definitely makes for a good running bit.

    • @yaaaboiflexi7114
      @yaaaboiflexi7114 2 роки тому +86

      I was ready for it to be someone from the marina saying their boat had sunk

    • @MasterCrander
      @MasterCrander 2 роки тому

      Lock worker, unbothered, when asked if it was true: …Yeah.

    • @zeffery101
      @zeffery101 2 роки тому

      I ironically, an American, was in London on the weekend when the Queen died

    • @sophliberty
      @sophliberty 2 роки тому +3

      reminds me of the time that the COVID shutdown happened during another one of his missions

  • @DjTiesticles
    @DjTiesticles 2 роки тому +287

    Legitimately this is better than a lot of what is being shown on our TVs. No wonder TV is a dying medium when you can watch incredible content like this for free on UA-cam

  • @c_s_b_9_4
    @c_s_b_9_4 2 роки тому +137

    "desensitized to the day's deluge of disarray" Tom's top tier travel truths

    • @DoiInthanon1897
      @DoiInthanon1897 Рік тому +6

      Alliteration at it’s finest.

    • @aceman0000099
      @aceman0000099 Рік тому +5

      Congratulations crafting a credible comment creatively conveying a curious case of consecutive consonants

  • @TommyCullen-VacuumConnisour
    @TommyCullen-VacuumConnisour 2 роки тому +104

    47:53 the engine is probably over heating due to no water being pumped through it, those engines cool themselves by pumping the cold sea water through them so if a hole is clogged somewhere it will stop that from happening resulting in a overheating engine.

    • @caj4562
      @caj4562 11 місяців тому

      Very easy to flood them. Pull the fuel hose off and dry start.

    • @UncleStone1144
      @UncleStone1144 9 місяців тому +3

      They flooded it. Somehow they managed to do everything right and they let it rest for a while before they tried to start it again. Truly impressed.

  • @mazz29
    @mazz29 2 роки тому +1525

    I feel like your experience with Stavros is a great microcosm of the difference between folks in the US vs Europe (definitely a generalization). A little hesitant at first and wary of danger/scams, but once you have their trust and interest they will go all in to contribute to your mission. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

    • @Dr.LongMonkey
      @Dr.LongMonkey 2 роки тому +56

      Massholes are particularly cold at first, hard to thaw out too

    • @Ne1170
      @Ne1170 2 роки тому +347

      Mentioning their youtube channel and looking it up seeing 1.16M subscribers probably made him a little more helpful ;)

    • @tygodankers6526
      @tygodankers6526 2 роки тому +67

      @@Ne1170 This is more likely yeah.

    • @cogspace
      @cogspace 2 роки тому +92

      It really is how most Americans are, I feel. I'm always skeptical of strangers at first. Don't want to get taken advantage of, you know? Ours is a low-trust culture rife with scammers and criminals, or at least that's what we're taught to think from an early age, and it's tough to shake that programming. But for anyone who's managed to break through the ice, I'll move heaven and earth to help them if I can.

    • @dnsoulx
      @dnsoulx 2 роки тому +16

      @@cogspace honestly, like when people let me go in front of them in line or somehow disadvantage themselves for me, i ALWAYS try to return the debt.
      i think most americans are nice people, it's just the initial break through before they become trusting.

  • @dennis_duran
    @dennis_duran 2 роки тому +574

    As a Philadelphian from Miami, you guys are definitely gonna have some crazy good and crazy bad experiences. The East Coast can be very friendly and very dangerous. Super excited for this, How Not to Travel europe is my favorite series on the channel, the vibes are immaculate. (Hope you run into Philly Tom)

    • @Dingy099
      @Dingy099 2 роки тому +26

      I'm pretty sure they're already back home and this was recorded awhile ago.

    • @dennis_duran
      @dennis_duran 2 роки тому +41

      @@Dingy099 yea I realized that, I was kinda speaking in the future tense for the sake of viewers

    • @DanLaneWowLookAtThisFancyURL
      @DanLaneWowLookAtThisFancyURL 2 роки тому

      in what way do you mean dangerous? i'm heading out there in a few weeks for a little road trip of my own :)

    • @shaash8323
      @shaash8323 2 роки тому +5

      @@DanLaneWowLookAtThisFancyURL it's not dangerous if you avoid sketchy places at night (some areas have a lot of gang / drug activity). Don't leave valuables in the car and be smart about where you park. Besides that you should have a great time

    • @rkomornicki
      @rkomornicki 2 роки тому +3

      Greg has so much Phillies gear on already! He’s ready for Philly 🙂

  • @ChicagoGeographer
    @ChicagoGeographer 2 роки тому +520

    Can't wait to watch this, absolutely love your missions Tom! In my own country this time no less

  • @ghostytheprolol
    @ghostytheprolol 2 роки тому +28

    47:16 "But the Queen is dead."
    *jump cuts*
    "Can't tell you how fucking relieving that is."
    Good job Tom

  • @jamescogswell9297
    @jamescogswell9297 2 роки тому +277

    Immigration officer: “So what’s this on your record about illegally crossing a railroad track?”
    Tom: “Errrrr...”

    • @Picophile
      @Picophile Рік тому +3

      James Cogswell

    • @cannotfigureoutaname
      @cannotfigureoutaname Рік тому +5

      Officer: Looks like we'll have to comply with our standard procedure. *Wears rubber glove*

  • @joshua10394
    @joshua10394 2 роки тому +167

    Hey, I'm a part of this journey! (Not this part, but another one) Pleasure meeting you and having a beer with you two!

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 роки тому +28

      Hey, no spoilers! 🙃

    • @simsimmetry
      @simsimmetry 2 роки тому +8

      nick off, mate. you didn't even make the trailer vid! 😉 (hello tom & greg! the wait has been killing us! )

    • @78cr83
      @78cr83 2 роки тому

      Maybe he cut you?

    • @joshua10394
      @joshua10394 2 роки тому +11

      @@78cr83 It's not in this part. This one is only a fraction of his journey. My old boss is in the trailer for the whole thing.

    • @78cr83
      @78cr83 2 роки тому +4

      @@joshua10394 Nice! cant wait to see it!

  • @tubularap
    @tubularap 2 роки тому +65

    39:58 - "We may not have had a clue what we were doing, but we were doing it, and the sense of adventure that filled our hearts as we exited the stillness of the harbour was real."
    Forget the adventures for a moment, and savour Tom's poetry..

  • @conormaloney455
    @conormaloney455 2 роки тому +122

    "Anyway, we're going again. But the Queen is dead" absolutely killed me

    • @MMMHOTCHEEZE
      @MMMHOTCHEEZE 2 роки тому +18

      followed up by "I can't tell ya how fucking relieving that is". I'm sure it was unintentional but that's hilarious.

  • @steveclark628
    @steveclark628 2 роки тому +32

    No joke, this is really helping restore my faith in humanity. You guys are relying so much on the kindness of strangers and it's actually working. There really are good people everywhere. And no doubt you gave these kind folks stories to tell for years to come. I don't think I could manage a straight-line mission, but I would love to do a How NOT to Travel trip someday.

  • @calebdowell8450
    @calebdowell8450 2 роки тому +34

    31:08 As an American, I think this is an important moment. We're taught to be wary of strangers, but once you get past that barrier realize the person asking for help isn't crazy and just a person in need of help, we'll go a long way to make sure they get to the place they need to be. Very cool moment

    • @pinkorange4980
      @pinkorange4980 Рік тому

      Ive learned that Americans are very defensive, and dont open up as much

  • @antidepressiv
    @antidepressiv 2 роки тому +134

    Can't think of anyone putting out better content than this on youtube at the moment. The banter, Tom's way of expressing himself, the editing. It's got it all and I absolutely cannot wait for the rest of this ridiculous yet amazing idea for content. Thanks mate.

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому

      How is it ridiculous? It's just two out of country people traveling without a car.

    • @antidepressiv
      @antidepressiv 2 роки тому +7

      @@Joseph-xe1ry don't take all things people say literally my friend. I love this idea but it's funny in a ridiculous way. You need to chill Joseph. Just because there's a lot toxicity online doesn't mean that everyone is toxic.

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому

      @@antidepressiv I know what you meant by ridiculous, I wasn't taking it literally. Still there isn't anything interesting about this trip. I'm watching it because I don't have something else to watch.

    • @LRRSPVUP
      @LRRSPVUP 2 роки тому +2

      @@Joseph-xe1ry it’s interesting inherently because it’s a normal person having an abnormal experience and presenting it for us to make of it what we will. Much more interesting than most narratives big in media rn

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому

      @@LRRSPVUP It's not abnormal to travel without a car though. It's also not abnormal for British people to travel in the US. I think shiey makes it more interesting by train surfing.

  • @ynyremlyn
    @ynyremlyn 2 роки тому +82

    This weekend I've been feeling pretty down, no reason for it, just happens sometimes. But after watching this I've found myself completely lifted of that, so thank you mate. Quality video!

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому +1

      There is a reason for it, it's because people in real life are disappointing.

    • @Duncan2201
      @Duncan2201 2 роки тому +3

      @@Joseph-xe1ry but sometimes people are also uplifting.

  • @AlexMcMonnies
    @AlexMcMonnies 2 роки тому +551

    'I'm so sorry about the Queen'
    'I know, we only found out today'
    It literally happened that day Tom, when else would you have found out? 😂😂
    All jokes aside, another excellent video, can't wait to see what happens next.

    • @neillannagan9927
      @neillannagan9927 2 роки тому +68

      No you’ve mistaken this. The queen died on the Thursday and it was Friday evening when tom said it.

    • @tracklistwarrior
      @tracklistwarrior 2 роки тому +13

      @@neillannagan9927 nice 1 neil

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому +3

      @@neillannagan9927 They have smartphones, how would they not have seen news about the day it happened is the question.

    • @crimsondesolation
      @crimsondesolation 2 роки тому +40

      @@Joseph-xe1ry they didn't have mobile data if you noticed they kept trying to get wifi

    • @wohlhabendermanager
      @wohlhabendermanager 2 роки тому +8

      @@Joseph-xe1ry Just because you have a smartphone doesn't mean you constantly check the news.
      In fact, I enjoy NOT checking the news constantly when I travel.

  • @nihilistichris8609
    @nihilistichris8609 2 роки тому +61

    Working in Ukraine so not got much joy here but seeing you’ve got a new series with THE GREG makes me so happy, going to be waiting impatiently for every episode

    • @badcornflakes6374
      @badcornflakes6374 2 роки тому

      But.. but you'll get shot in the US if you try hitchhiking like half the comments are saying.

    • @menschfreund
      @menschfreund Рік тому +1

      ​@@badcornflakes6374 don't be salty

  • @TheBourbonWrench
    @TheBourbonWrench 2 роки тому +61

    Im from the middle US and took a week vacation to Florida beaches. Stumbled accross 2 Brits who were doing a "florida beach trip" spending 2 nights at a different beach. I dunno why I trusted them so much, but those fools were drinking whiskey with me in my hotel room that night for no reason. Maybe I subconsciously knew they were from out of the country and wanted to help give them a hell of a trip. I hope they look back at their journey and remember the random drunk guy giving them endless bourbon. They definitely remain in my memories for sure. I'd like to think if the roles were reversed, they'd do the same for me.

  • @TheJamshaw
    @TheJamshaw 2 роки тому +26

    We're so happy to see Welsh Gregg back on top form, doing what you do best - mucking about and having a laugh. Brilliant first episode, that we have been waiting very impatiently for!

    • @BlueZirnitra
      @BlueZirnitra 2 роки тому +2

      He's looking really good. Much better than he did when he got sick.

  • @KbanjoK
    @KbanjoK 2 роки тому +74

    Was surreal seeing you guys navigate my stomping ground. Eastern Long Island is beautiful, hope you enjoyed!

    • @maxcooks2963
      @maxcooks2963 2 роки тому +1

      I thought Sly lives in Paris? Jk, but its so nice to know that there a still fans out there, Sly Cooper means so much to me

    • @zachgreen250
      @zachgreen250 2 роки тому +1

      I bet that was an awesome feeling! I'm interested for when they get to VA to see how many places I know and just how close they got to my old stomping grounds in college. Great series!

  • @HCMCDrives
    @HCMCDrives 2 роки тому +10

    Stavros deffo checked your channel during that 15 mins interlude. Guys got beans.

  • @Zestieee
    @Zestieee 2 роки тому +49

    35:05 the happiness on his face while completing this quiz is hilarious.
    truly a real boat enthusiast

  • @douglasboyle6544
    @douglasboyle6544 2 роки тому +34

    As an American I am very much looking forward to this journey! I think you're going to find that most Americans will probably be wary at first but overall are very friendly and willing to help. Even though we in the Northeast have a pretty shitty reputation as being assholes, we're pretty friendly if you catch us right.

  • @pedromelofelisberto
    @pedromelofelisberto 2 роки тому +39

    Get in! Been waiting for this one for a while. Very excited for this series. The How NOT to Travel Europe was one of the best web series I've ever seen and really motivated me to get out there and travel. Let's go!!

  • @MagicCuboid
    @MagicCuboid 2 роки тому +57

    Well, you discovered that avoiding the T and walking up and down Mass Ave asking for help on a Tuesday isn't the best way to get help in Boston 😂. College students in Boston and Providence are probably the least likely people to own a car in the US, outside of New York. So glad your trip started coming together in Long Island!

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +26

      I actually found them a few rides, but a day too late lol.
      I like that everyone was pretty honest though. "Yeah you're gonna have trouble finding that."
      It was bad timing. If they started on a weekend, it would have been a different story.

  • @GenericaQwerty
    @GenericaQwerty 2 роки тому +12

    "the Queen is dead. ... Can't tell you how fucking relieving that is" hahahah unintentionally hilarious edit!

  • @HouseDaddyHouse
    @HouseDaddyHouse 2 роки тому +13

    As a long time follower of the channel and fellow long islander, glad to see you get some help from friendly and willing people. Great series! Love the content!

  • @collinmclaren6608
    @collinmclaren6608 2 роки тому +38

    "But something about the manager seemed to change...he suddenly seemed genuinely invested in our mission..."
    *~THIS VIDEO WAS SPONSORED BY LIGHTHOUSE MARINA~*
    I burst out laughing at that. Classic setup and punchline. I guess he did a little bit of research and thought "FREE PROMOTION!!!"

  • @sharppyy4937
    @sharppyy4937 2 роки тому +35

    Finally! Best channel on UA-cam by a long way. Thank you for sharing your adventures Tom.

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry 2 роки тому

      He doesn't ride on top of trains like shiey though. I wish shiey would travel in North America some time though.

  • @TechLogYT
    @TechLogYT 2 роки тому +41

    As a Bostonian, it was cool knowing exactly where you guys were in Boston, whether it be the CVS at South Station to the Salt and pepper shacker bridge on the Charles River!
    Can’t wait to see where else you guys travel! 🎉

    • @cryptospacexxxit6281
      @cryptospacexxxit6281 2 роки тому

      You really call yourselves 'bostonians'? lmao

    • @ohutchie
      @ohutchie 2 роки тому +14

      @@cryptospacexxxit6281 is "Masshole" better?

    • @jonathandoiron7808
      @jonathandoiron7808 2 роки тому

      @@cryptospacexxxit6281 At least we're not calling ourselves "Crypto" like a fucking idiot lolol

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, we say Bostonian to people not around here. Usually I say Townie.
      It was wild seeing so much in the video. Wilder still being in it lol.
      I love watching UA-camrs visit Boston.

  • @drewgo224
    @drewgo224 2 роки тому +96

    Loved it Tom! The stark difference in walk-ability compared to Europe was so shocking to see but so understandable, being a Yankee myself

  • @DiamondLotus210
    @DiamondLotus210 2 роки тому +7

    I Can never get enough of these adventures you guys do whether it’s in England, wales, america, or wherever else. It’s always unbelievably engaging and I genuinely can’t wait for part 2

  • @worldexplorer75
    @worldexplorer75 2 роки тому +19

    First rule of boating: Don't hit the rocks. The second rule, don't hit anything else. Third, get to your destination. Great episode!

    • @wy477x
      @wy477x 2 роки тому

      basically stay on the water like its a road and avoid sandbars/rocks like potholes lmao

  • @blutlauch4418
    @blutlauch4418 2 роки тому +22

    I am so excited for this series. The How to Travel europe videos are my favourite bunch of videos Ive watched on this platform. this video has given the same vibes already. I can otherwise only imagine the stories you two live through and create in books and nostalgic films, but you take me back to the fact, that this is the reality and also the beauty of life.

  • @ekul2704
    @ekul2704 2 роки тому +9

    By far my favorite series on UA-cam is How Not to Travel Europe, so I am incredibly excited to see what happens in the next few episodes. This episode was great!

  • @undowear
    @undowear 2 роки тому +19

    This is so cool. As a fellow Long Islander and long time boater in the Little Peconic Bay, I can say with experience that you guys are [pretty damn brave for traveling that water on your little Frankenstein boat. Next time, use the channel markers! Your travels through the Great South Bay should be sketchy as well- lots of sharks out in that area near the Hamptons and Montauk. Loved seeing the guys at the Marina help ya'll out. That's what we're all about.

  • @Kangakool
    @Kangakool 2 роки тому +16

    Great video, Tom! I love your adventures!
    For your closed captioning, at 30:55, the man is saying “but we winterize” if you want to update it.
    Thanks for providing CC, it’s very nice to be able to read!

  • @SeanJonesYT
    @SeanJonesYT 2 роки тому +8

    I think a lot of folks who have never been to the US seriously underestimate the kindness of most folks here. There are very few places and people in the states who are unwelcoming to strangers, and americans have a knack for helping out people who need it, especially if a good adventure is underfoot. Glad the people you guys have met have treated you with hospitality, it's really great to see from my fellow citizens. Can't wait for the rest of the series!

  • @maczafarana8989
    @maczafarana8989 2 роки тому +11

    I’m so excited to see how this trip goes. As an American I can’t imagine attempting this, but I think your British charm will get you far

  • @nsxdarin
    @nsxdarin 2 роки тому +28

    47:17 "The Queen is dead......can't tell you how fucking relieving that is" 😂

  • @NicStage
    @NicStage 2 роки тому

    That high five after the card worked was such a solid connection. 10/10 clap sound.

  • @sadebeve
    @sadebeve 2 роки тому +8

    I sure got one hell of a smile all through my face while watching this start to the series! 56 mins? They flew by!

  • @jurikiin
    @jurikiin 2 роки тому +59

    I was sad to see a lack of Boston charm! Living here I see a lot of friendly people but it's true they're not everywhere. It's sad watching this seeing how many people aren't interested in conversation, and how car-centric our whole infrastructure is.. hope the rest of the trip is a leg up from here! Always happy to give you a lift next time you're in Boston Tom!

    • @BCThunderthud
      @BCThunderthud 2 роки тому +14

      I laughed when he said they were getting blanked left and right because that's pretty much the Boston experience. Plenty of nice folks but there's definitely no expectation to humor folks when you're not in the mood for chit chat with strangers.

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +9

      It's harder to approach people on the street. The charm is gonna be at the bar. But it was a Tuesday, so that made it harder to get them a ride.
      I actually heard back from a few people a day later who were down to do it. Lol.
      Boston has a wealth of good folk, charming people, and overly comfortable townies. They're just not usually vibing with idle chit during the day. It is what it is.

    • @BCThunderthud
      @BCThunderthud 2 роки тому +4

      @@tommy_casual I hope you mentioned to them that the Amtrak stop in New London is right by the ferry they were looking for. Figure they were looking for an adventure but it's only like $6 more if you leave early.

    • @tommy_casual
      @tommy_casual 2 роки тому +3

      @@BCThunderthud didn't actually know that. Useful info for me going forward. Thanks!

    • @itsnick37
      @itsnick37 Рік тому

      I don’t think people are friendly in general in whole northeast region, and Pa. Just my observations. You go more south and it’s so different, or west coast.

  • @zachinblack245
    @zachinblack245 2 роки тому +6

    Oh my word. I cannot believe it. As soon as you said “New London” my jaw actually dropped. I live nearby and am a police officer for the town that surrounds New London on all three sides. Of all of the places you could’ve picked with train stations (AMTRAK runs up and down the entire coast) that is awesome! Cheers!

  • @jonasptacek3984
    @jonasptacek3984 2 роки тому +6

    Well I usually dont coment on videos but goddamnit these types of mind-numbingly adventurous videos of just travelling and not giving a damn about where you gonna sleep that night is just so appealing to me. I hope to one day get myself to doing an adventure inspired from yours. Thank you for this content Tom, words cannot describe how entertaining your videos are!

  • @MrXenon1994
    @MrXenon1994 2 роки тому +4

    "We may not have had a clue what we were doing, but we were doing it."
    That's pretty much this whole channel in a nutshell.
    I love it.

  • @ReallyNotLuis
    @ReallyNotLuis 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for taking us all with you on these crazy adventures Tom and Greg! Looking forward to next weeks!

  • @Bismarck-S
    @Bismarck-S 2 роки тому +15

    My dad traveled around the globe when he was young, and one of his destinations was the US. This was back in the 90s, but yet his stories reminds me of what this adventure might become. He traveled from New York to Chicago to Denver, and then into California and Las Vegas which at the time was one of the fastest growing cities. Later on he made his way to Los Angeles, and coming from perhaps the smallest village in all of Sweden, it was quite the experience for him. He has told me that you could be driving at 100km/h through Los Angeles on a highway for hours on end, and still keep seeing houses and infrastructure flying by you outside the car window.

  • @JackAllum
    @JackAllum 2 роки тому +31

    This is going to be such a great series. A true modern day adventurer in the most fun way.

  • @vladimir520
    @vladimir520 2 роки тому +3

    So excited to see this series come back!!
    How NOT to Travel Europe was probably one of my favourite series on UA-cam ever. I love your spirit of adventure, and I'll be here next week to see what you've been up to!

  • @winfried3208
    @winfried3208 Рік тому +1

    Tom, you are an absolute legend. The only channel on youtube that can add so much humor, entertainment and engagement to the already fantastic piece of content that is your adventure. Greg is anabsolute chad as well. Keep the great stuff up, you are truly the best at what you do.

  • @mexdonough
    @mexdonough Рік тому +1

    This is incredible. I cannot explain the feeling I get watching your adventures. Thank you infinitely for sharing this with the world, you make my heart want to explode.

  • @Jacob-yg7lz
    @Jacob-yg7lz 2 роки тому +58

    These genuinely feel like adventures. Facing all the adversity and struggle just to get from point A to point B and then finding little places of respite just to get warm and have a beer, it's like you're Frodo reaching Bree or Rivendell after being pursued by Ringwraiths all day.

  • @TKOfromJohn
    @TKOfromJohn 2 роки тому +5

    YESSSSS! I loved the how not to travel Europe series, honestly the most original and one of the best series on UA-cam. I even watched it with my roommates and they loved it, makes you realize just how nice some people can be.

  • @JoeMecca
    @JoeMecca 2 роки тому +18

    You guys are absolutely nuts. I loved the last series so much. This new edition brings so much newer and cooler things that I enjoyed watching every minute of it and I couldnt be any more happy for your guys' adventure

  • @mrtoast244
    @mrtoast244 11 місяців тому +1

    That How NOT to travel Europe flashback set the bar really high for this series lol. That series was so fun and wholesome.

  • @timkh9914
    @timkh9914 2 роки тому +2

    These “How not to travel” videos bring so much joy to my heart. Great work Tom! Looking forward to part 2

  • @StuffandThings_
    @StuffandThings_ 2 роки тому +30

    Its really amazing how different America and Europe are when you get into the nitty gritty *real* travel like what you guys did. Just vacationing around, and the differences seem superficial, but already I can tell that this vs. "How NOT to Travel Europe" is day and night.

    • @kadams3029
      @kadams3029 2 роки тому +9

      As an American now gratefully living in the UK, this gave me so much anxiety to watch! I don't think the issue is that Europeans are nicer or more helpful in general, but that people don't gather in public and interact with each other as much in the US, so it's harder to make connections in the first place, plus they have less free time and the distances are so much bigger, which makes it harder to help, even if you want to.

  • @thesecondislander
    @thesecondislander 2 роки тому +12

    Hahaha that Marina owner definitely took a look at your channel, saw 1m subs and had cartoon dollar signs in his eyes

  • @delta049
    @delta049 2 роки тому +3

    Another TV worthy series! I'd pay to see this if I had to.
    I have been waiting with much enthausiasm for the first episode. Yesterday I told my girl I seriously couldn't wait to sit down with a brew and watch this!

  • @mattcarter9486
    @mattcarter9486 2 роки тому +2

    Not me thinking it's going pretty well and then hearing 'we're due in court on the....' in the preview. Absolutely loving this.

    • @CIubDuck
      @CIubDuck 2 роки тому

      I'm so hooked for the next episode because of that. What troubles did they get into??? 😂

  • @iowarchaeologist
    @iowarchaeologist 2 роки тому +41

    I'm no seaman, but I'm pretty sure you overheated the engine by running it through mud in the shallows. You can see it getting kicked up in the water behind the boat.

  • @JorisKeijser
    @JorisKeijser 2 роки тому +51

    Mmmohmygod it's adventure time again!
    Edit: This may not be a popular opinion, but I'd love for you to make another music album for your adventures. Ever since the first missioning video I was intrigued by the music, and later found out you actually produced it yourself. It's now happily living in my spotify likes.

    • @607
      @607 2 роки тому

      Exactly. So much music was produced for Mission across Wales; how come we haven't got another album of it by now? There's a lot of reuse.

    • @jmedia5547
      @jmedia5547 2 роки тому

      @@607 sheeesh be a bit more grateful for what you do have!

    • @607
      @607 2 роки тому

      @@jmedia5547 You have no idea how grateful I am, so I don't know what you base that comment on.

    • @JorisKeijser
      @JorisKeijser 2 роки тому +5

      @@607 Maybe he made the album as a kind of hobby project without the sole purpose of using it in the series of which he didn't even know it was going to be such a big hit. And I don't even mind the re-use honestly, because in the relatively short time that has pased it has managed to become very nostalgic and iconic for me. Hearing those tunes just puts me in that mood I only get from his adventure videos. Still, I love them so much that I'm just curious if he can expand that repetoire further with some more classics which will in time have the same effect.

  • @jjtacular
    @jjtacular 2 роки тому +4

    I had a friend capsize on the coast of New Jersey and wash up on some rich lady's beach who immediately came out of her Summer home to yell at him to get off her land along with his upside down boat without asking if he was injured or needed help. In my experience, being from coastal Connecticut, the privatization and costs of the waterside is ridiculous, especially on Long Island beaches (and good luck finding a beach with surfing allowed), so good job finding those spots. Also, one of my least favorite things about American infrastructure is the focus on cars and lack of pedestrian ways. It is super exciting to see you in places I've frequented, though, like the Boston train station and such.
    I was in Italy when the queen died, staying on an farm near Turin, and most of them didn't speak English, but it was exciting when I got to England later and got to be one of the first of the public to see the queen's tomb at Windsor.

  • @luissolana9584
    @luissolana9584 Рік тому +6

    - Are you from England?
    - Yeah
    - Oh, I'm so sorry!

  • @TheBengebong
    @TheBengebong 2 роки тому +1

    Never stop making these trips! They are the best thing on UA-cam right now.

  • @craigcooperxyz
    @craigcooperxyz Рік тому +1

    Remember watching this a year ago and want to say how great it was and I can't wait for you guys to do another.

  • @Rivereeds
    @Rivereeds 2 роки тому +5

    "We're due in court on November 17th" - Can't wait to see what unfolds next week Tom!

  • @MyStupidOrange
    @MyStupidOrange 2 роки тому +4

    Been so excited for this one! Literally inspired me and I'm on a trip around Europe with no plan or anything booked right now! Smash it lads!

  • @amelialaboda
    @amelialaboda Рік тому +3

    can't believe you guys ended up in providence! sad i didn't spot you guys, but it's still crazy to see you inside my starbucks. the building right next to it there is the RISD library, it's open to visitors on weekdays-beautiful building, and you might have had a decent chance there of running into a helpful student. still glad you got to enjoy firsthand the charms of the deserted kennedy plaza bus area lmaoo. looking forward to binging this series!! hope you come back to the east coast sometime soon :)

  • @RollMeAFat1
    @RollMeAFat1 2 роки тому +1

    How not to travel Europe is probably one of the best series I’ve ever seen, can’t wait to see this play out

  • @tomkmb4120
    @tomkmb4120 2 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to watch this only 5 minutes in but had to comment that I love the music on these series so much, really adds so much to it.

  • @claytonfs
    @claytonfs Рік тому +3

    Just binged How not to travel Europe and it sets a mighty high bar for this adventure! Makes me nervous as an American that we'll fall short.

  • @HughRaine
    @HughRaine Рік тому +8

    Good observation from Welsh Greg about being near a bus station in the UK. You can be in a nice town, but you literally turn a corner onto the same street as the bus station and everything turns to absolute shit.

  • @christiancrocker62
    @christiancrocker62 2 роки тому +9

    Wow Tom I’m from Long Island in Suffolk County and wish I saw this because I could have helped you with car rides this entire leg of this trip, and to be completely honest, I bet you James was spitting facts about Plum Island, many people from here share his suspicions because the public are not allowed there from my knowledge. Also I just want to say that you would have had such a better time travelling with him and starting the trip from the south shore around the Cowfish restaurant where you guys were (I actually attended a wedding party there a few weeks back). However you got a deal with the motor from Stavros it seems. Also I couldn’t imagine ever seeing you two outside the Riverhead Sevs hahaha. What a great start to the journey excited to see where the next leg goes!

    • @ITFC45
      @ITFC45 2 роки тому

      What's the conspiracy about the island?

    • @christiancrocker62
      @christiancrocker62 2 роки тому +2

      @@ITFC45 The island is government owned by the Department of Homeland Security which seems odd because the use of the island is an animal disease research center so its weird that Homeland Security owns the property and supposedly maintains it etc. From what is known online about the site animal tests are commonly run there but there have been talks of soon shutting down/selling the island. The conspiracy surrounds the outbreak of Lyme's disease in the US which was originally described in Lyme, Connecticut. Plum Island is close enough to New York, Connecticut and even Rhode Island to the point where people from each of those states could have plausibly worked on the island/caused a public outbreak. This theory is pretty much debunked however as Yale researchers have found Lyme's disease to be ancient to North America but only discovered in Connecticut in 1976.
      The theory still remains however and although I don't believe in the theory on Lyme's, personally I find it odd how millions of people live within such a short distance to the island and have an idea of what goes on there but have no idea the real use of the tiny island which is only 3 miles long. The island is rumored to be high security/restricted access even within the government as well.

  • @astro.pentagon
    @astro.pentagon 2 роки тому +1

    the series you guys did similar to this across Europe is genuinely one of my favourite series on youtube, im so glad you guys are doing it again

  • @thomasconway95
    @thomasconway95 2 роки тому +1

    These videos really are magic. Reminds me of an old Top Gear episode in terms of adventure and storytelling. The key difference being that Top Gear was sadly scripted or "heavily-produced" whereas these trips are just about as organic as you can get. Like I said, magical. Can't wait for Ep2.

  • @beefcake1876
    @beefcake1876 Рік тому +10

    Your Europe series is literally my favourite thing on youtube. I cannot wait to get into this!

    • @brettmeikle
      @brettmeikle Рік тому +1

      Straight line Wales (all of 'em) are the best - and I'm Scottish!

  • @Rendarth1
    @Rendarth1 2 роки тому +20

    This is my favorite series yet. I never would have expected the boat idea to work out, but it did! So far, anyway. I'm surprised a bay that shallow didn't have dedicated channels, but even on your map, I didn't notice any.
    And the news of the Queen shows how dedicated to the quest you guys were. There were about 24-36 hours when it was known her death was imminent with the royal family summoned to Scotland.

    • @christinafidance340
      @christinafidance340 2 роки тому +3

      It DOES have marked channels and the whole time I was screaming for them to get away from the shore and back into the channel!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @pigwindow
    @pigwindow 2 роки тому +4

    Living like 10 mins from Riverhead and seeing you guys travel all around Long Island is surreal. Hope the folks you met on the rest of your journey were just as pleasant! Only wish I could’ve met up with you guys while you were here. Love the content Tom ❤️

  • @GeorgioSubs
    @GeorgioSubs 2 роки тому +4

    I can't wait to watch the rest of this series. I'm sure you need a good long break afterwards but it would be amazing to see you do this on the west coast. Go from Seattle to San Diego. I think you'll find that the culture is very different.

  • @The10fcbfan
    @The10fcbfan Рік тому +1

    Man those boat scenes were a roller coaster of emotions. I thought for a while that the americans are not that kind hearted as the european people. Glad it worked. Nice video. Your videos inspired my friends and i to do crazy stuff as well. We have only this one life. And this is the reason why i love those videos. It brings you away from your everyday working life.

  • @TheCasualYouTuber
    @TheCasualYouTuber 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who lives near Boston and works in New London sometimes, this new adventure hits home in all the right places! Love your channel mate, easily one of the best on UA-cam

  • @enthusia492
    @enthusia492 2 роки тому +48

    Just started the video. Crazy you chose to go right through my neighborhood of Long Island! Loved here for my whole life and seen almost every inch of the island.
    So excited to see how this goes for you!
    EDIT: Oh lads, I really wouldn't have taken a small skiff like that across the Great South Bay! I think you may have underestimated how far you'd have to travel.

    • @solomonswine
      @solomonswine 2 роки тому +4

      Pretty sure they stopped at Cowfish in The Hamptons. They didn't go to New Suffolk.

  • @AltoCalibreOP7
    @AltoCalibreOP7 2 роки тому +21

    Fucking hell, just remembering how the previos How NOT to Travel Europe just inspired me in so many ways during early pandemic where I discovered that series, and now there is a new season, just insane, thanks for your content Tom, really, really inspiring

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah, this series is uniquely uplifting. It's rare to be able to vicariously live through an entire adventure so clearly.

  • @mikulitsi1819
    @mikulitsi1819 2 роки тому +5

    55:37 Oh boy it seems like the next episode will be hilarious and I can't wait for it!

  • @joepassgamming
    @joepassgamming 2 роки тому +1

    watching this channel blow the hell up has been so awesome to watch, you deserve all your success mate

  • @bIuejack
    @bIuejack 2 роки тому +2

    So proud to be a Long Islander after watching this video! Fellow long islanders going out of there way to help you is a sight i love to see! Wish I bumped into you m8, great video!