It's not the same seeing it on video than being there, the smell of the air, the sounds, the temperature and the wind, the clouds, the thousands of different minusculous plants and forms of life
@trevnti27 күн бұрын
@@joules_sw Agree!
@hsun7997Ай бұрын
Do you think this is worth 17 euros? Most of pavilions seem to be closed.
@trevntiАй бұрын
I would go there if you love taking pictures of the architectural styles of the buildings but it is true they were renovating a lot when I was there. This was filmed in May of 2023 so hopefully, they finished most of it.
@ftrejo7Ай бұрын
Show more forest less face
@ellenlockhart4494Ай бұрын
You were in The Bottom and no one suggested that you see the wonderful mural covering the sanctuary of the Catholic Church? But then, it is always good to save something for your next trip to Saba. Get a window seat on the starboard (right) side of the plane; you will enjoy seeing the cliffs as you arrive.
@trevntiАй бұрын
@@ellenlockhart4494 we just so happened to be there when Saba Day was kicking off so everyone was geared towards that but we really do want to go back soon it’s an amazing place.
@uhuraenterprise6372Ай бұрын
As a Swede it's great to see this old SAAB! Beautiful and that two stroke sound😊
@miguelmonteiro39262 ай бұрын
The dumbest thing you can do is go to a McDonald's and expect a perfect meal when there are so many top-notch restaurants around. You are so American ...😅
@jazz65003 ай бұрын
any tips on how to time it so that when you go to the beach it isn’t over run with the cruisegoers ? or is it kind of random?
@trevnti2 ай бұрын
If you are getting off the cruise ship you are most likely walking from the port over to philipsburg but if you get a cab or arrange a day rental for a car then you have options. We loved the beach near Dans restaurant on the Dutch side but overall most smaller beaches on the French side aren’t as busy. You would need to get to these areas by car and renting one would be the most ideal.
@lalalol12153 ай бұрын
Nice! Thank you
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
Do you need a car or can you walk 🚶♀️
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
I would definitely get a phone number or two of the island taxi services which are at the ferry port, a hotel, or the airport. Walking is tough unless you are strolling around The Bottom settlement or Windward side due to how many inclines there are on the island. Renting a car is possible but its probably a very different process due to how small this island is so just get a taxi.
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
@@trevnti thank you for your answer.
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
Your son is so sweet😊
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
Can you park for free in Phillipsburg?
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
you can and people sort of park wherever they can fit (even on sidewalks) but in general its a tough place to find parking. If you can visit Philipsburg on a afternoon when no cruise ships show up in the nearby port you can almost have the entire beach to yourself.
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
Thank you for your recommendation. I think I am going to book a place at the French side. I wat doubting about going to the Dutch side (since I am from the Netherlands my self), but if I wanted to be in a crowded area like the Dutch side I can stay home for less money.😂
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
The Dutch side still has plenty to offer (we have a separate video on that) but doing day trips to the Dutch side while staying in Grand Case is what we would have done if we had to do the trip all over again.
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
@@trevnti yes I saw the other video after this comment. How was the riding experience for you?
@inosegbe4 ай бұрын
Hi! Such a good vlog. Would you recommend renting a car or taking taxis? Especially at night. I will be traveling solo.
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
Rent a car 100%. You will see the island as a whole and have flexibility. Taxi fare really adds up.
@carloszambrano27874 ай бұрын
SI SE TIENE NACIONALIDAD EUROPEA SERA QUE PUEDO IR A ESA ISLA SIN TANTO PAPELO QUIDIERA VIAJAR PARA CONOCERLA TODA LA ISLA...
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
Tiene que.
@bivaryit4 ай бұрын
Saba wasn’t in the original King Kong movie at all. My friend’s dad made that up and it spread. So much so, that a shot of Saba does appear in the 2005 version. Fast and loose with a lot of “facts” about Saba, but at least Ti pronounced the name of the island like Sabans do!
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
Wow! That’s wild since it’s on the travel brochure on Saba, Wikipedia, and Smithsonian magazine. What a rumor!
@bivaryit4 ай бұрын
Yes, and it has become a pet peeve of mine, but my friend finds it hilarious, and the tourist office apparently doesn’t mind a little white lie. Hey, people can fact check it right? LOL. Skull island in the original was filmed in San Pedro harbor with a painted background for the cliffs.
@bivaryit4 ай бұрын
It’s not in Wikipedia anymore. 😅
@bivaryit4 ай бұрын
Correction, the one second clip of Saba is in Kong: Skull Island (2017). I thought 2005 sounded a bit too early.
@ellenlockhart44944 ай бұрын
Thank you for having this video about The Bottom on Saba and not about you as most video hosts do. You showed the peace and quiet of the capital town of Saba late in the day (Sunday?). The chirping sounds are from our tree frogs. I like that you showed the "every day" area, but unfortunately, you did not enter the church toward the end of the video. The door is always a little bit open to keep out the hot sun and let people in. Inside the church is the most amazing mural covering the walls and ceiling of the sanctuary. Also, after leaving the church, it would have been best to turn right toward the house behind the stone wall. As in all of the old houses, half of the kitchen is built of stones. This house has its kitchen wall built into the wall of the street. This one of my favorite houses on Saba, filled with one of the most illustrious families of Saba. Please return to share your visits. Your videos are beautiful.
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
We found Saba to be an extraordinary place with incredible people. We were treated well by everybody as visitors, and we would love to go back. Have you seen our other saba video, it’s on our channel. Check it out and let us know what you think.
@user-wq7sw9pq1z4 ай бұрын
❤🎉super great lucky place sxm sxm 👍🌷🌹🌻🙏🥰🦋💐🥂💕
@tracyzagers-johnson4344 ай бұрын
I live there
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
How do you like living in saba?
@whistlemc4 ай бұрын
Very gringo oriented. Got scammed by a nail salon owner there. Avoid Nail Spa Shanti.
@trevnti4 ай бұрын
It is a great place to visit but it is also where tourist scams are in abundance. The safest bet is to eat at well reviewed places and do some research on any activities you are interested in (like surfing for example) to avoid bad experiences.
@factsguy4215 ай бұрын
lol the carved tree
@trevnti5 ай бұрын
Best part of the park really... lol
@goldenstud245 ай бұрын
Have you met the wild monkeys on the island ?
@Ahwesociety5 ай бұрын
What an adventure. Little man was up for the task on that bridge. Ti is a trooper. I would be been scared walking with a child but I admire you guys for such a lovely adventure, snake and all. Great filming btw.
@BelgianCongo5 ай бұрын
Of what ethnicity is your wife? She's beautiful!
@danielskills23895 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us the lands of my fathers and mothers
@danielskills23895 ай бұрын
I’m part Saint Martinois . My granny come from the French side. I’m related to the Barry, Gumbs, and Richardson, Augusty families
@trevnti5 ай бұрын
That is so cool! When we come back someday there is a lot more to see on the French side. We spent more time on the Dutch side since the airport is there but we had no idea how much we would fall in love with the French side.
@archiewisozk6 ай бұрын
Promo-SM
@karrencolobong75616 ай бұрын
U both r awesome parents! Ur son is learning to be next Indian Jones ❤😂. Tysm for a Very informative video. I can’t wait to visit both waterfalls.
@garypalmatier85526 ай бұрын
FYI, There’s closer to 2,000 people who are permanent residents on Saba.
@jeroenski9116 ай бұрын
The carnaval om the Dutch side is the best. Good memories
@jaysonpatrickjackson6 ай бұрын
Liked and subscribed good video and 99% because you pick up the trash at the beach ❤️
@trevnti6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, it’s very easy to fill up a bag when at the beach and it doesn’t take much time out of your day. The hardest part is remembering to bring a bag for that purpose!
@dewaynewestmoreland37736 ай бұрын
When I went back In November 2023, all of that at Maho Beach was actually sand. There is so many rocks now.
@dewaynewestmoreland37736 ай бұрын
I loved St Maarten and I stayed on the Dutch side.
@alexanderhuntley4026 ай бұрын
Hey its alex from japan lets keep in touch
@trevnti6 ай бұрын
Good meeting you Alex, I just got back home from the trip hope you got back safe. Let's keep in touch for sure.
@janlul12116 ай бұрын
I LOVE THE DUTCH SITE NO TAX ON THE FRENCH SITE HUGH TAX SO NO GIVE ME THE DUTCH SITE ANYDAY
@trevnti6 ай бұрын
Very Dutch of you to choose the cheap side haha (as a tourist we didn’t notice any difference tax wise).
@CCCC-tq8yo4 ай бұрын
When
@Mandenga1004 ай бұрын
@@trevnti😂😂😂 that reaction was on point.
@user-bz6nt2ez5q7 ай бұрын
Bom itenerario!
@jbcvabeach827 ай бұрын
No beaches there?😱
@trevnti7 ай бұрын
They do have 2 beaches there but they are small.
@knoz568822 күн бұрын
@@trevntithey only appear a couple times a year and difficult to get to
@Winterfell10668 ай бұрын
St Martin is fantastic. Our favorite place.
@GraineFaveur8 ай бұрын
Is it safe❤
@sashamoore96918 ай бұрын
CA is beyond beautiful
@briantravelman8 ай бұрын
I've yet to make it there, but from what I've seen online, the Dutch side seems much more commercialized and tourist trappy, while the French side seems more raw, authentic and nature oriented.
@trevnti8 ай бұрын
Absolutely correct on that one. If you want to do what the cruise ships do when they port, or stay in a American style resort then the Dutch side (mainly around the airport) is your thing. Something more authentic with good food and arguable better beaches is the French side all the way.
@kaprantil8 ай бұрын
What a beautiful family!
@sueshanks94479 ай бұрын
I 'very been to Saba several times and have many friends on the island. It is the most beautiful and safe place. And very friendly people live on the island. You really don't want to go home after your visit!❤
@trevnti9 ай бұрын
We did not want to go home. It was such a lovely and mellow place. We will certainly be back
@PlayaMontezuma10 ай бұрын
Should avoid all McDonald's
@trevnti10 ай бұрын
Haha yeah, and we usually do, this is one we wish we did
@carolinebonnema451010 ай бұрын
Hi Trev. Very nice video you've made! I'm one of the owners of Haiku House on Saba which is located just above Queens. Good to hear you've had a lovely time there.
@trevnti10 ай бұрын
That's amazing. We loved it in Saba, Have been trying to plan a trip back. Lovely ppl, a fantastic island.
@carlosmanuelbrenessanchez626210 ай бұрын
excellent video and a beautiful family enjoy my country and may you be well received as you deserve
@imbadatgamesree11 ай бұрын
Thats crazy 😂
@eMaverick.11 ай бұрын
awww hes so precious 🥹🥹🥹
@nelskrogh323811 ай бұрын
Highly recommend visiting Saba. It is a unique bit of Carribean life.