It has snowed in China, Japan, and South Korea, but the weather is still very hot in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. They are all in Asia, but they are completely different worlds.
@peachtreelady3 сағат бұрын
Ben, that must have been so wonderful to be on a cruise for Christmas and New Years!! We’ve been on one at Thanksgiving time but never at Christmas. Gorgeous! ❤️
@TravelWithBen1213 сағат бұрын
@@peachtreelady it was amazing, Linda! Christmas Day video is coming up soon 😁 new years was a big event too!
@BCS20234 сағат бұрын
Another great travel video. Hey Rick Steve’s …watch your back!
@TravelWithBen1213 сағат бұрын
@@BCS2023 cheers, Craig!
@エルかアイ-9ck4 сағат бұрын
Hello from Kyoto, Japan. I found your video in the Japan edition. It snowed heavily in Kyoto today, but it looks like it's warm in Singapore, where you're ending up😊. Take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing you in Japan again someday🗾
@TravelWithBen1213 сағат бұрын
@@エルかアイ-9ck very hot in Singapore! I hope to go back to Tokyo one day! And Kyoto too 😁 thank you for watching!
@BCS20234 сағат бұрын
That hotel room was a great deal. I’ve paid way way more for not much better if even as good in Europe.
@TravelWithBen1213 сағат бұрын
@@BCS2023 me too, Craig 😂 plenty of times!
@hhuynh527314 сағат бұрын
The Window Restaurant do you need to dress formal?
@TravelWithBen12113 сағат бұрын
@@hhuynh5273 no! Wear whatever you want 😁
@brendalogan628117 сағат бұрын
oh...and if you feel any better knowing... I love watching you make that hike and all the views and the sweet goats made it special. oh... wow..the waterfall!!!
@TravelWithBen12116 сағат бұрын
@@brendalogan6281 and to think I went all that way to the top of the mountain and ALMOST missed the waterfall 😂😂😂
@brendalogan628117 сағат бұрын
oh Ben...what beautiful views...oh my goodness. i would never have been able to make that hike up to the top of that mountain. Thank you for making it for me and taking me along! i just have to ask. I may have missed it during the video but what month may I ask did you do this trip?
@TravelWithBen12116 сағат бұрын
@@brendalogan6281 I think this could still be my favorite port I’ve ever been to, Brenda! Beautiful, right?! This was such an amazing cruise, great itinerary. This cruise was in June 2024!
@johnchristie155018 сағат бұрын
Nice
@EllHun19 сағат бұрын
I love the collab with my other fave solo cruiser Mer. I went on the Spirit wayyyyy back in 2006. We got into some unique ports back then too, and it looks like she continues to go to ports that a lot of the bigger ships can’t get to. Certainly makes me wanna take a second look at future cruises on Spirit. And I believe Windows used to be called Ventanas. Interesting that they changed the name.
@TravelWithBen12118 сағат бұрын
@@EllHun thank you, Ellen! Me and Mer had a lot of fun 😁 you’re right, smaller ships have many more options for ports compared to bigger ships!
@johnchristie155021 сағат бұрын
Nice
@johnchristie155022 сағат бұрын
Nice
@dr.ikeavina376122 сағат бұрын
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your first day Ben!!!
@TravelWithBen12118 сағат бұрын
@@dr.ikeavina3761 cheers, Dr Ike!
@MrCristian12332Күн бұрын
Iam going we Norwegian in 2026 a 10 day to alaska😊
@TravelWithBen12118 сағат бұрын
@@MrCristian12332 have fun, Mayra 😁
@MrFlashjetКүн бұрын
Beautiful work Ben. Are you doing these videos as a job now?
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
Thank you! I’m trying to 😁
@johnchristie1550Күн бұрын
Nice
@BCS2023Күн бұрын
Took me awhile to figure it out but your voicel. accent are very very similar to Colin on Parlay Revival (KZbin sailing channel).
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
I’ve never seen his videos!
@BCS2023Күн бұрын
That Copenhagen stop was crazy - I’ve never been required to disembark at a port - but I haven’t cruised in Europe - only work flights, train, car etc
@BCS2023Күн бұрын
Correction. I ALWAYS have to disembark at the end of the cruise😂😂😂😂
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@BCS2023 it actually happened on my recent Asia cruise too! Everyday had to get off for immigration. It’s very rare but it does happen! Different countries, different rules!
@BCS2023Күн бұрын
Hi Ben, Another great video. We are NCL cruisers and I really appreciate seeing elements of your European NCL cruises. Very informative, entertaining and honest. My brother and family just returned from Ireland and it was nice for me to see the inside of the Guinness facility they visited.
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@BCS2023 cheers, Craig! I try to be informative, entertaining and honest 😂 Guinness place was great! This was a great itinerary, some great European ports!
@alil7348Күн бұрын
Happy new year Ben! Love seeing some solo cruise reviews thanks (yet to try cruising but researching best ship etc for solo travelling)! Also thanks for introducing me to Mer's channel
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@alil7348 happy new year, Ali! Mer’s channel is great for solo cruise content, a lot of great tips! Thank you for watching 😁
@roxanievanlaningham7608Күн бұрын
I like that you buddied up with Merideth! I’m happy but kind of jealous now! Lol ❤😊😂 you both had so much fun that is great 😊
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@roxanievanlaningham7608 we had an amazing time! Thank you for joining us, Roxanie! 😁
@cwretiredat53Күн бұрын
Miss you. Glad you are back. Enjoy ❤❤❤
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@cwretiredat53 videos are back, Collatta! 😁
@stephenthompson8373Күн бұрын
Greetings from Virginia, USA. I'll be flying AirAsia from Japan to Bangkok at the end of March, 2025. This video is a lot of help to prepare - I'm going to pack some food to eat on the plane!!!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@stephenthompson8373 good idea, Stephen! Use my lack of research to help you 😂 I should have known this before!
@cattimascha1985Күн бұрын
Good to See you again on this wonderful shop❤
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@cattimascha1985 thank you, Catti! It’s great to be back on a ship!
@dan1025Күн бұрын
so were you excited? were you happy? You didn't say it often enough! Lol!!!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@dan1025 HAHA I’ll try and show more emotion next time, Dan!
@maryannetolbart9608Күн бұрын
I almost died when I saw my 2 fave solo travelers on the same cruise...did you plan this? Found both by your Prima Iceland vlogs and got hooked!!! Now I'm going on my first solo cruise next week. Can't wait to watch both yours and @MerCruisesSolo vlogs over the next couple weeks😊😊😊
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@maryannetolbart9608 I had an amazing cruise with, Mer! Wow, that Prima cruise to Iceland was so so amazing! It’s funny that Mer was literally on the cruise before mine! So I embarked as she disembarked, same day, same ship! Crazy, right?! Thank you so much for becoming a channel member, Mary Anne! Your support means a lot to me 🤩 thank you!
@carolleiter6027Күн бұрын
Nice ship. I like the smaller ships. I'm looking forward to seeing the new lands you haven't been to. It's wonderful to have a friend's company.
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@carolleiter6027 very nice ship, Carol! New lands coming up soon 😁 very exciting!
@irvingjohnson9244Күн бұрын
Looks so fun. Thanks for taking us with
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@irvingjohnson9244 everyday was fun, Irving! Thanks for joining!
@hubblescardbreak8240Күн бұрын
the Spirit was my first cruise ever when i was 8 in 2009😅. nice too see it still in operation and doing well
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@hubblescardbreak8240 wow, I bet it looked different now than in 2009! It recently had a 100 million dollar refurbishment so it looks great now!
@LindaBulmanКүн бұрын
Thanks!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@LindaBulman wow! Thank you so much, Linda! 🤩 I appreciate that very much 😁
@LindaBulmanКүн бұрын
I travel with NCL regularly, but I've been hesitant to cruise on their smaller ships. You've made me want to sign up for a Spirit cruise. Love your enthusiasm and happy you have a cruise partner this time. I'm leaving out of Miami on the Escape later this month. Your video is getting me excited about it.
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@LindaBulman I know what you mean, Linda! I think many people also avoid the smaller ships but I think it’s a great way to cruise! The ship never felt crowded. Enjoy your cruise on the Escape! I’d love to see the bigger NCL ships 😁
@oddmanoutprops9391Күн бұрын
Ben Cruise'n with a hottie!! Have fun and safe journey
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@oddmanoutprops9391 thank you! Always!
@madamenicoleNY2 күн бұрын
Great introduction to a 14 day cruise. Wow, I hope the sea calmed for you. Enjoy!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@madamenicoleNY I agree, Nicole! A great first day 😁 most of the time the ship calmed down but the sea day coming up was the worst I’ve ever felt a ship rock 😂
@paulknowles84692 күн бұрын
I’m looking forward to this cruise as much as you are and appreciate the hard work to make these videos!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@paulknowles8469 thank you so much, Paul! I’m excited to share my experiences with you! It’s going to be fun!
@NarrativeEscapes2 күн бұрын
I did like that class, I think the Jewel is the same, but I was glad we had good enough weather to get outside. Amazingly it was under capacity as well so it was a great Alaska trip!!! UPDATE: Apparently rhe Jewel is a bit bigger and 400 more prople but it was pretty empty.
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@NarrativeEscapes I think around 2K is a great size ship, it never seemed crowded ever! The weather does get better for us 😁
@shirleyjones2702 күн бұрын
Love to see your smiling face❤️😎🇺🇸.
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@shirleyjones270 everyday, Shirley 😁
@akemim94342 күн бұрын
Woohoo, you’re back!!! Missed ya
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@akemim9434 thanks, Akemi!
@mayavandoorn2612 күн бұрын
Happy NewYear Ben! What a nice ship, I like it when they are small ;)
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@mayavandoorn261 happy new year, Maya! Beautiful ship!
@NicolaNugent-jf3cw2 күн бұрын
Nice to have you back Ben after your well deserved break. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an amazing new year. What a gorgeous ship and so beautifully set out. Thanks for your first video x
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@NicolaNugent-jf3cw thank you, Nicola! Merry Christmas and happy new year! Beautiful ship! Thank you for watching day 1!
@MerCruisesSolo2 күн бұрын
So much fun rewatching our first day onboard, Ben!! 🤩I miss it so much, can't believe how fast it flew by!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@MerCruisesSolo it was a great start to an amazing cruise! 😁
@hollyecf2 күн бұрын
Hey Lucky! Looks like it is going to be a great cruise!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@hollyecf definitely, Fredwina! Thank you!
@JenniferJenkins-n2h2 күн бұрын
There you are! We’ve been waiting 🤣! Happy NewYear, Ben. Can’t wait to see your videos-especially the ones in the Philippines! Hope you had a great holiday! Cheers from NC!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@JenniferJenkins-n2h thank you, Jennifer! The Philippines ports were definitely very interesting 😂 I’m excited to share them!
@madamenicoleNY2 күн бұрын
And you’re back! I trust you had a great rest Ben. Will return later to watch!
@TravelWithBen121Күн бұрын
@@madamenicoleNY thank you, Nicole! Whenever you have time 😁
@madamenicoleNYКүн бұрын
@ I watched it and it was great Ben. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time aboard that ship. Thanks for taking us with you!