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@marklynngracey3364
@marklynngracey3364 Күн бұрын
Fabulous collection of videos guys, we found these really helpful and now can’t wait until we go to Sebetana in September 👍
@angelahorton5745
@angelahorton5745 Күн бұрын
I've been looking out for your posts. I hope you're having an amazing time.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you - It’s been quite an adventure and we’ve loved it .. Not had much connectivity though - In Puerto Madryn today and 2 more days before we fly home
@angelahorton5745
@angelahorton5745 Күн бұрын
@CooksExplore I shall look forward to your vlogs. Enjoy your last couple of days and hope you have a good flight home without delays.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you
@PatriciaStorey-v9u
@PatriciaStorey-v9u 4 күн бұрын
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking time to comment
@Cicooka
@Cicooka 5 күн бұрын
V helpful❤
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 5 күн бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in South America guys. Looks like a good room so good start to the holiday. Hope you're having fun!
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you Guys for this feedback - It was a great start to our trip - Still a few days left but nice to have connectivity again
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 5 күн бұрын
This has been a great series of vlogs guys ❤ Loved watching the scenery, wild life and the safari experience. So glad you enjoyed it!!
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - This really was a memorable trip and we loved it … We’d highly recommend it
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 5 күн бұрын
Ah guys, there’s worse places to be stranded haha. We’ve been looking forward to seeing what actually happened. Sounds a bit like a nightmare to be honest. Nice fair well singsong, little did they know! Good that you all stuck together. Well done to the resort owners, that’s really cool. 2 extra days, result! Shame about the holiday company not really coming through. The quiz sounded fun. Nice one both, we’ve been enjoying these vlogs 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thanks again Guys - All worked out well in the end … But the holiday company never came through for us unfortunately. Another one to put on the “never again list”.. This resort though was amazing and we’d highly recommend.. This was a trip of a lifetime
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 5 күн бұрын
Wow you've seen some wildlife! Sunset rock looks like a great place to view the reserve for the last time. Little did you know indeed! Great video guys 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - Sunset rock was some spot - This was a great evening and real fun.. We made some lovely friends too.
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 5 күн бұрын
Evening both. Ah, last day, it always goes so quickly. Champagne at 10am, come on 🤘😂. Nice crown! The food looks great and the setting was amazing. Naughty leopards haha. I think we would have 💩 if that croc had gone so close to us!!! Drinks around the fire looked cool and the food looks great again. Nice one both…we’re off to Sunset Rock 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Champers at 10am is a future we could live with ! The croc 🐊 was a true moment .. And Si was a bit too eager to get the shot for the KZbin video #onefortheteam
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 6 күн бұрын
Can you please tell me was lunch provided on the last day or was it just breakfast
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you - they give you a packed lunch
@carolm8003
@carolm8003 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for the overview. We are going to be docked there 8am-6pm . If you would do it again would you explore as you did. We are limited to non swimming/water actives
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the question - We absolutely would do this again .. We simply loved this day. We like to walk and explore and this was just perfect .. Thx again
@callum9880
@callum9880 9 күн бұрын
How much was the Epicurian per head PP. ?
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 8 күн бұрын
Thank you again - We paid £28pp. And thought it was good value for that
@callum9880
@callum9880 9 күн бұрын
Such a beautiful video with great information, personal touch. Do you think it’s possible to do sky lift then glacier? Time permitting in olden?
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 8 күн бұрын
Thx for watching - Appreciated! I think it’s possible but tight on the time front .
@noreenlloyd3278
@noreenlloyd3278 9 күн бұрын
Hi what month was this thinking of going late June
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 8 күн бұрын
Hi Thx for watching - Appreciated! We sailed in mid May .. sure you’ll have a great time
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 11 күн бұрын
What plug in mosquito do we need for the room please
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 8 күн бұрын
Apologies for the delay in replying - we are in Tierra Del Fuego and not much signal down here .. no recommendations on plug in unit but we aware you’ll need something compatible with the South African plug or something that will plug into a travel adapter.. Hope this helps
@awaywithpaul3423
@awaywithpaul3423 11 күн бұрын
What an awesome experience, very inspiring. Thanks for sharing
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 8 күн бұрын
Thank you - Really appreciate this feedback
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 12 күн бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what this day has in store. Blimey, that was a storm and a half. We love that animal hide, could quite happily sit in there with a beer or 3. That elephant is incredible. Good that they feed you well. Glad Ben was a good guide, mad about the speed limit unless you see an animal of interest. It must be amazing to see all of these so close up. The rhino is a big chap. Cool you saw the lions. Those elephants are incredible. Leopard tortoise 😂. Wow that actual leopard was stunning. Shame you didn’t see the buffalo but the hippo’s were cool. The evening meal looked great and good you managed to sleep. What a fab day, looking forward forward to the next one x
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
That hide was a great spot for a beer ! Watching the wildlife and the stars ..So amazing seeing the wildlife .. A very special place ..4 out of 5 is 80% and we’ll take that .. Thanks as always guys
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 12 күн бұрын
Early start again but this looks great. Being able to get off the track looks very cool. Lion Ant, not heard of those before, or bluster beetles. Those tortoise are pretty speedy. This looks like a really nice day. Ah, that old, ‘sorry mate, I thought this was a pub’ trick 😂. Those monkeys were gorgeous and the lizard was cool. The tribal night looked great, not sure about the food haha. Fab day that, looking forward to seeing what the next day brings. Cheers 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys .. This was another special day and the tribal night was a brilliant experience!! Just loved it
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 12 күн бұрын
How expensive are heathrow and johannesburg airport please
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
Prices were reasonable we thought
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 12 күн бұрын
But how long did you have at the airport after checking in your case
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
Our flights were delayed and it will depend on your actual flight so we really can’t comment on your situation.. sorry
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 12 күн бұрын
How long did you get in the airport before your flight . I was thinking about vip lounge but was not sure what time check in desk opens before your flight. As i would like the 3 hours in lounge.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
Our flight was delayed but we did consider a lounge but glad we didn’t in the end .. Airport nice and we found a nice whisky 🥃 bar
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 12 күн бұрын
Can I ask how long was the drive from the museum to the airport and how long did you gey there before you flight was due. I was thinking about getting vip lounge but was not sure if I would get the full 3 hours after you put your case in
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 12 күн бұрын
Thx again for watching- allow an hour for the trip to the museum to airport - traffic is pretty dodgy ..Airport nice and we considered lounge but glad we didn’t - loads of nice bars and shops
@jw4804
@jw4804 12 күн бұрын
Not done Marella but done 4 MSC and 2 P&O cruises. 1 NCL. Cruising again shortly on MSC. We are new to cruising, only started February 2023. In our experience of embarkation and disembarkation, MSC is been bang on both every time! In under fifteen minutes of handing cases over, getting our cruise card we have a drink in hand. Coming off, we’ve just sailed through without any complaints or issue. P&O both took longer out of Southampton the other Bridgetown. NCL embarkation in Barcelona was no issue, coming off was a bit of queue but no big issues. MSC staff have always been fine and jolly. Food, agree and let’s MSC down. My feedback is always critical in this area. Premium drinks package on MSC bought at the time of booking the cruise is the bees knees! Wouldn’t go on MSC without. P&O food for us, we felt unless you did speciality dining it was not great. Overall on food and entertainment I would rate NCL the best out of the 3 brands we’ve been on. The standard food and buffet offerings were superb. I am open to trying Marella but finding their pricing is on the steeper side now. For me, P&O is at our bottom but would sail again on them. We all get something different from our cruises as have different needs and wants, so we are all lucky there is a lot of choice and good reviews online so you can make an informed decision.
@shamusmclaughlin7551
@shamusmclaughlin7551 13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much ! We are excited
@shamusmclaughlin7551
@shamusmclaughlin7551 13 күн бұрын
Hello, Love your video but I am not clear how to get to the path from the cruise ship. Did your hike have a name or a map. I would love to have our group duplicate. Thank you in advance for help
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 13 күн бұрын
@@shamusmclaughlin7551 - The route from the ship into the port is pretty straight forward and is a marked pathway - The tourist info centre is straight outside the port gate .. They can give you a map - Ask about the lift to the old town - It’s on your left as you exit the port gate - Alternatively you walk ahead and follow the throng into the main town - In the main city square you hang a left and follow the signs for the Camino up to the view point . These are red signs with the red/white Camino logo .. The Camino actually goes across the whole island but in just one day the walk up to the viewpoint was enough for us .. Tourist information can give you maps also - Hope this helps - We loved this day in La Palma .. Have fun
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 13 күн бұрын
Too bad you didn't find all of the big five. But how amazing to see so many white rhino when they're endangered. The cheetah is a magnificent animal. Hippos - wow - a pool afternoon looked perfect. What an adventure. 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 13 күн бұрын
Seeing White Rhino with horns still attached was very special as they are docked in the public parks to stop poachers - and they are majestic tanks !! If that’s a thing ?? .. Just wonderful - The Cheetah was a true David Attenborough moment and we are still pinching 🤏 ourselves that we actually saw it .. Thank you again
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 13 күн бұрын
Guys, we’re so sorry, we’re so far behind. We will completely catch up over the next few days! Breakfast looks good. Always good when you get a good guide. We would love to do something like this. That spa and shop area looks really good. Good looking cocktails there. Those jeep rides look amazing! It must be amazing to see the animals in that environment. Ah, the old being wee’d on by a tortoise trick 😂. Giraffes and birds look lovely, not sure about those crocodiles. They are scary looking things!! The baby ones look cute though. That nest was amazing. Interesting about the bird on the wilderbeast. That dung beetle was mad! More good food, mmm. That was a fab day, looking forward to checking out the next one!!! Great t-shirt too Si 😂
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 13 күн бұрын
Thank you guys ! Really appreciate you tuning in - This was a really extra special week and it got off to a great start. Wasn’t a great week for band shirts - Too much black in the wardrobe 🤣
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 14 күн бұрын
Lovely footage again. Lisa loved the giraffe! Thanks for showing us around again. 👍
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 13 күн бұрын
Thank you and those Giraffes are so adorable.. but scatty like sheep… .. And Hola 👋 from Buenos Aires
@michaelthompson6885
@michaelthompson6885 16 күн бұрын
Sleep deprivation on a holiday??
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 16 күн бұрын
Yes - This was a surprise but the nighttime storms and the very early starts for the game drives meant you had to grab sleep in the day if you can but if you’ve planned daytime activities as well, sleep was in short supply
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 16 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed watching all your videos. I have a really bad back and i go here in april. I have assistance on the flights due to this. I am worried about the jeeps. Can you sit in the front seat next to the driver. Is this a better option than sitting in the back . Its a holiday thats been on my bucket list so i really wanted to do it. Even though i have a bad back
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 16 күн бұрын
Thank you Martin and that’s a great question. Yes you can ask to sit in the passenger seat at the front of the Jeep. We had a lady on our trip that did exactly that for the same reason. And it is less bumpy in the front than in the back. But the tracks are bumpy and rocky at times so it’s pretty impossible not to get jolted about to some extent. The tracks at Pilanesberg were better with a fair amount of tarmac too. The spa on site also does massages for those that need them at a cost of course. It is an amazing holiday and you’ll really enjoy it for sure. Hope the back pain eases for you and you really get the experience you want. Thank you again ..
@martinrees1757
@martinrees1757 16 күн бұрын
Did you get to go to the museam
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 16 күн бұрын
Thank you we did and we cover it in our next and final VLOG in this series
@michaelthompson6885
@michaelthompson6885 17 күн бұрын
Cant wait till the twentieth, your vlogs have been great to watch before we go, many thanks.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 16 күн бұрын
Thank you … Really glad you found them helpful… Have an amazing trip and have a great New Year
@GENerationXplorers
@GENerationXplorers 18 күн бұрын
Nice farewell considering the delays! Loved you Africa series but this was stressful you trying to get sims to contact family and friends! Seems the staff helped! Love you guys! Your 2024 has been fab, looking forward to your 2025 🎉❤️
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 17 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys ! It was a reminder that travel plans can go wrong but also that most people in the world are kind . We’ve loved connecting with you this year and GENerationXplorers has kept us smiling throughout the year. You guys rock and how you hiked up those mountains in Spain ??? Wow ! Looking forward to your adventures in 2025 and hopefully we’ll get to meet you at some point too.. Have an amazing New Year ! ✨
@michaelthompson6885
@michaelthompson6885 18 күн бұрын
Bonus!!
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 18 күн бұрын
It did turn out that way … The resort was excellent during this .. Thanks for watching
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 18 күн бұрын
That seemed like it was worth the early start. Nice to see you ticking off more of the big 5. Love that there is a little 5 as well! 😀
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 18 күн бұрын
It really was an amazing day ! Yeah the Little 5 are really cool too … Who knew.. Thanks again guys
@RUKiddinMeHuh
@RUKiddinMeHuh 18 күн бұрын
Thank you
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad this has been helpful
@GENerationXplorers
@GENerationXplorers 19 күн бұрын
Hi guys really enjoying these vlogs such an amazing experience! The food looked lovely! These leopards 🐆 are a tad scary 😮 ooo a croc 🐊 that shot you got is amazing! Cocktail shots our kind of night! Have a great New Years 🎉❤
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 18 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys and hope you both had an amazing Christmas 🎄… Our safari trip was a trip of a lifetime and we had some incredible experiences. Sending our best for the New Year … Cheers 🥂
@lynnrowley8768
@lynnrowley8768 19 күн бұрын
Loved your vlogs, we go to Rhino Lodge in 2026, can't wait x
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
@@lynnrowley8768 - Thank you so much for these kind words. We are sure you’ll have an amazing time.. A few more VLOGS to come
@michaelthompson6885
@michaelthompson6885 19 күн бұрын
Thanks again for posting, great info.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thank you - Glad you are finding these VLOGS useful ..Appreciate you taking time to feedback
@michaelthompson6885
@michaelthompson6885 19 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore your vlogs are just what we needed before we enter the unknown!!!
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
@ - You’ll have an amazing time.. Thank you
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 19 күн бұрын
The tribal night looked amazing. Some fantastic energy going on there! Sounds like the channel should now be called Cooks Trespass! 😂
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thank you - That was dead embarrassing 🙈 that. But they were so kind .. The Tribal night was phenomenal and at least Netty forgot to press record when Si was dragged up to dance too .. Phew 😥
@TravellingLightLisa
@TravellingLightLisa 19 күн бұрын
😂 Shame!
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 19 күн бұрын
We're so excited for you! No tips for sleeping in economy, but if I could have a super power, it would be sleeping on planes! What a long journey. What an adventure. We're really looking forward for this series. 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys ! That would be a real super power that ! If anyone could devise a way to sleep on planes they’d be millionaires ! Thanks again and we hope you enjoy our VLOGS
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 19 күн бұрын
We're so excited for you! No tips for sleeping in economy, but if I could have a super power, it would be sleeping on planes! What a long journey. What an adventure. We're really looking forward for this series. 🍻
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thanks again guys
@betterfuture2572
@betterfuture2572 19 күн бұрын
If you only have four days in Malta, you should eat in restaurants that serve typical Maltese cuisine such as rabbit, bragioli (beef roulade), fish and other seafood. Chicken wings can be nibbled all over the world.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing with us your views .. Appreciated
@betterfuture2572
@betterfuture2572 19 күн бұрын
I stayed at the Bay View Hotel in 2008. The hotel has been completely renovated and modernized since then. Maybe I should book there again.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
It was a nice hotel - we enjoyed it.. Thank you again
@betterfuture2572
@betterfuture2572 19 күн бұрын
I stayed at the Bay View Hotel in 2008. The hotel has been completely renovated and modernized since then. Maybe I should book there again.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thank you again
@betterfuture2572
@betterfuture2572 19 күн бұрын
It would be so nice if you could see some of the beautiful landscape and the typical buildings of Malta in this video and not just faces and people eating. If you are only in Malta for four days, you should eat in restaurants that serve typical Maltese cuisine such as rabbit, bragioli (beef roulade), fish and other seafood.
@CooksExplore
@CooksExplore 19 күн бұрын
Thx again for watching and feeding back your thoughts