Euro City Break With NO LUGGAGE. Will Travelling Without A Bag Make Life Easier Or Harder?

I usually pack light, but this takes things to a new level :D Join me as I head to Bratislava for a 2 night holiday with NO bag. This is an idea I had a while back, and although I usually travel with just a backpack, will this be a step too far? Join me and we'll find out together...
Filmed on Thursday 27/28th January 2024
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#SteveMarsh #NOBAG #Bratislava

[@tenorclef4090]

Best moment: "I'm not getting my hopes up." Then opens door to reveal one of the most beautiful hotel rooms I've ever seen.

[@russellgray1426]

I’ve got a jacket from a Scottish company called Aye Gear. It has 25 pockets 3 of which are huge and it is waterproof and has removable arms in case it get warm. I call it my Ryanair Jacket!

[@rosemarymee]

That sounds terrific. Is it still available?

[@coolcol06]

@@rosemarymee I just googled Aye gear and it gives you their website - looks good stuff!

[@XandraDave]

Aye, they do hoodies with tons of pockets too 👍

[@Tatia146]

I’ve got the hoodie! The best travel companion!

[@andylane247]

I used to use an old fishing waistcoat. Also called my Ryanair coat !!! I remember once having a daytrip to Edinburgh, BMi baby up and train back (£32 ) took my Birding telescope and tripod, stuffed the dismantled tripod in my coat !!! Wouldn't get away with that now !!

[@Sunlight91]

Did you know that British roads are actually a giant puzzle? Instead of one smooth surface we have hundreds of tiny pieces stuck together all with a different thickness. Sometimes there are pieces missing so you can admire the soil better.

[@TXMEDRGR]

That might explain a few things about some roads here in the former British colonies, the practice was brought to the New World and lives on.

[@janettesinclair6279]

Ha ha ha! How clever of you to notice.......

[@diannehardwick950]

Ha, ha. Very thoughtful of the road builders!

[@vivellasmum]

🤣

[@philgray1023]

Sometimes filled with water for the ducks. Best avoided.

[@paulinemably9572]

I’m Welsh and I’ve lived in Bratislava for 12 years so I’m very happy to see how much you liked my adopted homeland. Slovakia is such a clean country and I’m glad you picked up on this. One small point though - the bus stops outside the train station aren’t the bus station. The bus station is behind the shopping mall you went to and is below another newer mall that has an amazing roof garden and is well worth a visit. Bratislava is a city worth visiting in the summer - we have so many outdoor pools in the heart of the city and lovely lakes all around the city. Bratislava is indeed a gem and you need to come back!

[@herenow6953]

I used to visit quite frequently for business (from SE England) about 10 years ago and loved Bratislava- the people I worked with there were so lovely and I really loved that the whole office would go out for a proper meal at lunchtime in local neighbourhood restaurants specifically set up just to cater to the lunch crowd. For very little (plus their equivalent to Luncheon Vouchers), you would have a hot two course lunch with soft drink - can't remember the name but the local soft drink was dark like cola but more aniseed tasting - in any case, it was a lovely way to balance work and life. You made a good choice to live there!

[@nosy-cat]

@@herenow6953yeah, it's called Kofola and I like it better than cola

[@herenow6953]

@@nosy-cat that's it - Kofola - loved it! I must look in an Eastern European supermarket to see if I can get some here in the UK -

[@dazlebluefrogify]

You make me want to go even more now,coming from near Lyon i france not sure about a flighf though i'll probably get the train there😂

[@dazlebluefrogify]

Look a great place, hôtel looked beautiful but for the money it should of been 😂 just going to watch "next weeks walk around"keep theses wonderful vlogs coming

[@ychaps]

I was in Bratislava 15 plus years ago and I remember people walking around with Tesco bags and being very surprised at that. I too have been traveling lighter and lighter ...mind you, as you get older, you care less and less what how other people view you, so that helps a whole lot.☺️

[@herenow6953]

I was in Bratislava regularly in 2014 /15 - and there was a big Tescos up the road from my hotel; it was more like a BHS with a supermarket for food in the basement. It even had a small licenced restaurant that looked like a place people went to for dinner - it was mad! I loved the city - it looks like it has really moved on since I was there - which is great.

[@tanyabassett8287]

I'm a very very light traveller, a baby rucksack does me for 3 weeks holiday. If I'm desperate I buy something from a charity shop. I got the most fantastic pair of leather boots in a famous 2nd hand store in Ottawa but had to leave my trainers behind, it was worth it. It's a fantastic feeling of freedom when you've nothing to carry 😊

[@stuartparks8094]

Slightly surprised you didn't get any suspicion from security for not having a bag. Years ago I drove with my dad to Belgium to deliver stuff for his business, coming back through Dover with an empty car was enough for us to get searched thoroughly and lots of questions asked

[@Tatia146]

I always got stopped at security and interrogated! Obviously a woman travelling alone is so suspicious! 😊

[@poppyk6182]

Plus walking about with your gift you bought in your jacket pocket looked dodgy too 😂

[@niall123]

It's not that unusual to have no carry-on bags. I often see people with no backpack, handbag, laptop bag etc. I presume the vast majority of them have checked bags though! Security have no idea if you have checked bags. Also when you go through the scanner they typically won't be aware of how much or little you have in the trays.

[@creativian68]

​@@Tatia146this happened to me too when I lived in England in the 90's, way before the 911 terrorist attacks. I was a very suspisious person at Heathrow 😂

[@Tatia146]

@@creativian68 yeah makes you wonder! It is certainly not random!

[@ukdavepianoman]

I've done this for Xmas parties where I've stayed overnight in a hotel - toothbrush kit plus one change of underwear stuck in my jacket pocket. Not tried it for travelling but similar idea. Funny Alicja saying "don't forget your bag". Another great, fun video. This channel will grow and grow.

[@niall123]

Jack Reacher style! (except he wouldn't even have change of underwear!)

[@01jvb]

I was very impressed with how many of the signs are in English and there was even an announcement in English on the bus ! We are quite spoilt.

[@willar7179]

English is now the international lingua franca. It was Latin in medieval times, then French, now English. I have seen two people from different countries in an airport in France speaking to each other in English.

[@robburgess4556]

The shot at 30:46 of the plane taking off with the shadow on the ground is beautiful.

[@thesc0tsman1]

Scott will be appalled by your posh hotel stay!! 😂😂

[@steve-marsh]

Haha true! :D

[@user-qf1vx2wn2w]

Steve you will be known as the only explorer of Scotland that has travelled to almost everywhere in Scotland

[@brigittescott-florek263]

Basket is for towel if you want them giving you a new one...and a good breakfast is standard also in Austria

[@Fan652w]

I entirely agree with you on the bus fare point. People may travel to airports for all sorts of reasons unconnected with planes. Eg, like your friend Scott Manson, they may live near an airport! The 61 bus you used is a normal part of the Bratislava transport system, though it did seem to have extra luggage space. Runs every 15 minutes, every 7-8 minutes at peak times.

[@michaelocyoung]

First couple of times we flew out of LHR we used to use the Hotel Hoppa services to get to/from the Premier Inn before we realised that a good old fashioned red London bus would also do the job but at a fraction of the price

[@imsbvs]

Spa - you have slippers and bathrobe, you don't need anything else, the sauna / steam room etc are likely to be textile free (nudist) with just a towel to keep the place you sit clean (possibly for modesty too if large enough) and mixed female & male too. Values are different in many European countries.

[@willar7179]

Thank you for the hotel room lights hack! I understand why they do that in Europe (electricity is so expensive there) but it means you can’t leave anything to charge when you are out of the room. Also, good point about checking your final bill. I’ll remember to do that from now on.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

30:48 Superb plane take off with the shadow getting smaller. +1 👍👍 (maybe I'm easily pleased 😄)

[@zorbathegreek192]

Thats got me thinking about the early package holidays to Spain flying from Prestwick my parents when on, my dad would take everything he needed for two weeks in a safeway plastic carrier bag.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Utterly wild, I salute you. I feel naked without my big Samsonite, a spare carryall inside that, and an emergency change of clothing inside my backpack.

[@herenow6953]

You could have fitted another pair of pants in your pocket, worn an old pair, taken a new pair and left the old ones in a bin...! I'm based between LGW and LHR - I used to go to Bratislava on business. It seems as Vienna and Bratislava are so geographically close, many airlines don't bother to fly to Bratislava they fly to Vienna instead. My trip used to involve getting to LHR at crikey O'clock to get the first Austrian Airlines flight of the day to Vienna, where a car would meet me and drive the 40 mins to Bratislava...it's all dual carriageway, and lets just say the Slovakian drivers enjoyed pushing boundaries😮 It's a beautiful city and I loved visiting - your hotel looked amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing the 'Bratislava in a day' video. - always lovely to get home and to get home to that sunset, with that sea view - wow.

[@stephentalas1940]

Shed loads of history in these places Steve. I noticed Pressburg Cafe near the airport, Pressburg was Bratislava's old german name, under theAustro-Hungarian empire, roll it back even further and it was once the ancient capital of the Kingdon of Hungary callled Poszony (still used today in Hungary). Great video again.

[@simonh6371]

I lived in Austria in the 90s, out in the sticks so I used to drive to Vienna quite a bit. What surprised me there was seeing signs to Pressburg and Brunn (Brno, Czech Republic) on the ring road in Vienna.

[@barvdw]

@@simonh6371 Yeah, the Austrians still hold on to their Imperial cities' names, It's also Laibach (for Ljubljana), Mailand (for Milan), etc. The French often do the same, and I once read an Italian-language Slovene-Croat newspaper (for the local Italian minority), and it was non-stop Lubiana, Zagarebia, Fiume, Spalato, etc. But let's not forget, the English do the same, they go to Brussels, Lisbon, Munich, Geneva, Warsaw...

[@Seamaxwell]

The most amazing part of this video is Alicja seeing you off on a midnight train. That's love

[@steve-marsh]

Making sure I leave! ;)

[@coolcol06]

@@steve-marsh aye she`s off an another Dundee pub crawl! ;0)

[@creativian68]

​@@coolcol06😂 good one!

[@LSOinferno]

I always use the wee card that they slip your room keycard into for the rooms lights. On the odd occasion that they just hand you a bare card, there’s always something in the room that can be used.

[@quasarchef107]

Slovakia so beautiful country ❤🇬🇧🙏🇸🇰

[@baobo67]

Another good one Steve, interesting minimalist travel. A challenge. I have noticed over time my ''might'' needs were actually ''never'' needs. Love your very high quality crystal clear footage and audio, Feel like we are there with you. Cheers

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@barball3955]

Thanks again Steve, so free with no bag, at one time I carried the proverbial kitchen sink, now just the phone for local trips. At the end of my holiday days as little as possible in as small a bag as I could get away with.

[@jackieboyd7506]

A beautiful city..puts our systems to shame with the regularity and cleanliness of the place. TFS x

[@keetamay6435]

Feel spoilt with all these videos lately. Love your work, Steve.

[@TheMaartian]

Well, that was fun! The basket in the bathroom looks like a smaller than normal, but standard cloth lined laundry basket, so I assume it was for used towels.

[@TerryW696]

This “Challenge” of Travelling Light was what I would have thought it to be, a “Difficult”one. Steve, You made it look “Too Easy”. Well Done.👍🏻 Thank You for proving that it is indeed “Possible”. 😊

[@waramatt1]

Thanks for the experiment Steve. I’m pretty sure I’d be just like you - forever wondering what I did with my bag! Just like staring at my arm 47 times a day when I’ve forgotten to wear my watch! Looking forward to your take on Bratislava. Hope we see your thoughts on the upside down TV building.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Thanks for sharing your bagless tour." Bagless" sounds like a vacuum cleaner.Maybe Hoover could sponsor your next bagless video. Greetings from Australia.

[@nct948]

Brilliant idea 😅

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Bagless? Donald, where's your trewsers? 😮

[@paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd]

Thank you once again Steve for an interesting video. You looked tired, what you do for us with the early starts, you still give us an good video and more than that we get the history of the places you visit. Thank you Steve. Looking forward to your next video.

[@tims-gy8yz]

I’ve also got the Aye Gear 25 pocket jacket. It’s truly amazing how much stuff you can fit in, you can even fit a laptop in the back pocket. I’ve saved a fortune on baggage fees over the years, as it’s effectively a second piece of luggage. Love the video Steve as always!

[@robski8604]

Hi Steve, 1. CASTAWAY😂😂 2. Yes, in Europe, Lynx is called Axe, it is quite strong, mind. 3. You could ask Alicja if she remembers Polish comc book called "Tytus, Romek & A'Tomek" (she probably is too young to remember, and that's a compliment). In book № 7, one of the main characters, Tytus - chimpanzee, that can talk (no offence Steve, he's cooler and smarter character than his two human companions - in my opinion anyway..) - needs to re-sit his geography exam (OK, maybe he's not THAT clever). To prepare, the trio embarks on the trip around Poland. Tytus somehow gets lost and hitches the ride with a group of foreign tourists visiting Poland. As a chimpanzee, he blends in perfectly as a very exotic visitor. At the hotel, he's asked: "Your luggage, sir?" - "Oh, no... I travel only with my cheque book"... Thank you for yer another great video👍🏼

[@steve-marsh]

She does indeed remember! Mainly because there was a movie that came out in 2002, so although it wasn't super popular when she was growing up, the movie brought it back a bit :)

[@happyhermit2022]

Excellent thank you and a very sweet comment about Alicja...anyway moving on...East Sussex is worth a visit... stunning countryside with many interesting towns to visit ( Battle is one... Eastbourne is another...it doesn't matter if the visitor is 80 + we always feel young )...Bluebell railway charming...if you'd like to add drama.. National Express from Glasgow tiny money to London Victoria...then train to East Sussex anywhere... It's always great to see you both together...saludos desde Espana 👍

[@zweispurmopped]

I think you just opened an entirely new field of KZbin travel videos: Travelling bagless! 🤗 Yes, I enjoy the fancy flamboyant airport architectures as well. I really like Cologne airport's bare concrete, kind of brutalist, kind of futurist look!

[@Tatia146]

You should visit the new improved Helsinki airport, lots of wood.

[@susanlindarice]

that hotel room was lovely-so clean and neat and welcoming-bratislava looks interesting

[@4616nva]

Depending on the class of hotel you can normally ask for a toothbrush set. And in the past I've just brought clothes at the destination.

[@Agentt4777]

Steve mate I could watch your videos all bloody day. Best travel channel on KZbin ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Wow, thanks so much!!!

[@Agentt4777]

@@steve-marshNo bother man, I especially love seeing the grub and the different food segments too, those are super popular. Everyone wants to see your breakfast! 😂

[@Nadia1989]

14:57 I took this exact same photo when I visited Bratislava. The Danube looks its best there, wilder and stunning. 23:55 That happened to me as well, albeit in a different hotel (an Ibis in France). They tried to charge me the city fees at check out, even though I had paid them already at check in! Luckily I kept all the receipts and cleared the misunderstanding quickly.

[@alunt2003]

Nice. We stayed in the Hotel Tatra (next to the parliament building) in Bratislava last year, and enjoyed our stay. We found Bratislava, a nice chilled out place to visit 👍

[@virginiatolles1664]

Thank you for this video and next week's. We don't hear much about Eastern Europe on this side of the pond. What a lovely city Bratislava is! Can't wait to see more.

[@72lukey1]

Welcome home looks a fantastic city loved your hotel

[@rabh6746]

No bag but you took the Scottish wind with you Steve😂That was a cracking wee room👍Cool video mate and that sunset was glorious👌

[@jimmcintosh9045]

I'm doing a 8am flight Glasgow to Mallorca. That's early enough for me but staying at a airport hotel to relax even more. Small case required for 4 night stay!

[@mikewlkr2]

Steve as I have said before you are very good at this. Always entertaining and informative. Especially for me this time as my wife is from close to Bratislava and I have spent a lot of time working and living there. Looking forward to your next video. Great stuff again.

[@holifeet]

Bought back some memories of my day in Bratislava last summer. I did it as a day trip from where I was staying in Vienna, and was so glad I did. Will look forward to seeing the sights again later this week. If I go again, and I'd like to, I think I might just stay in that hotel. That breakfast looked mighty good.

[@teresarose731]

I think that bathroom basket was for used towels. Two thumbs up to the pilot that landed smoothly. Should have pulled your jacket hat up to hold your hat on. One of the nicest hotels you’ve stayed in. Good video.

[@lionboy2006]

I love old town Bratislava, stayed in the boatel near the castle 3 nights, so many museums and galleries hidden away in the side streets! Look forward to seeing next week's video 👍

[@grapesodatravels]

Gah! I would have been constantly patting myself and panicking I'd left my bag somewhere! Looking forward to next week now. Looks an interesting city.

[@steve-marsh]

You and me both!

[@davidforrest4942]

Nice socks Steve..nearly a disaster with your cap flying off. The plane did a brilliant landing . Loving the content your putting up👍

[@MARKSHEA-rf3dz]

I'm sitting here in my nice warm house and even I can feel that wind!😅

[@sumosprojects]

Love the Filson castaway reaction mate 😂 what a dandy trip this has been Oi

[@katewilliams4876]

A full flight from Bratislava to Edinburgh? I wouldn’t think there would be such a demand. Fun video as always. Happy trails Steve

[@perolden]

Mostly Slovakian youtubers going for a midweek challenge for 3 days in Scotland without drinking whisky.....

[@katewilliams4876]

@@perolden good retort! Cheers!

[@noahcount7132]

No bags whatsoever, Steve, including no bags under your eyes. Well done. 👍 Glad your Filson cap didn't blow away in Bratislava, or you'd be heading back to Seattle for a replacement. 😂🤣

[@smallfig]

That’s the way to travel light. Enjoyed the video, Steve.

[@therookeryvanlife5612]

I love the idea of traveling without luggage. The boutique hotel was very pretty. I love the travel you create. One day, I wish you would make a “Who is Steve Marsh” video. See you in the next video!

[@robynhodgson1066]

I want your prices to fly here in the U.S. I'm really jealous. I would definitely travel more if we had those air prices. My husband and I are loving your videos. Great job. We are even thinking about doing your 4 country trip next year for my 50th birthday. Do you ever have trouble with language?

[@steve-marsh]

Never a problem, English is pretty much always spoken, shamefully better than me :D

[@ceegnz]

Here in New Zealand the basket would be for used towels. Most places here ask you to leave towels you've used in a corner on the floor.

[@smogontheline]

When I saw the no bag challenge, I was half expecting you to be wearing all your clothes, walking around like the Michelin Man 😂 It made me laugh, with the weather so windy, that you picked Cool Breeze as your deodorant. Loved the video. Andy.

[@Summicron1951]

Wonderful idea for a video. Please make more with ultra light travel. Very enjoyable. Thanks for letting me "ride" along.

[@stevecooksley]

I couldn't help doing a large "wayhey!" when your hat flew off - thankfully Filson fared better than Wilson 🙂

[@montanaosprey9840]

A “boutique hotel” is actually pretty easy to define: 1) not a “chain hotel” such as a “corporatized” Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Premier, etc. 2) nicely unique, with unexpected niceties such as the robe and slippers, espresso machine, complementary in room bottled water: and a generally nice property setting/location.

[@mikeclarkson1136]

Our highways in Alberta are very good. City roads not so good. Extreme weather changes. Every city every summer, constant road construction. Anyway, was great to see ground that was not white. Well i am bagged, i need my second coffee this morning. Thanks Steve.

[@kieronheath4813]

Fascinating trip, Steve! I've always wanted to visit Bratislava and you've certainly showed the city in a very positive light. Many thanks as always and look forward to the forthcoming video on the city. 🙏

[@quasarchef107]

I love going to Slovakia 😊

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

Hi Steve, the hardest baggage for me to handle is myself (80) years old. The wind was relentless on this trip. Good video with a lot of interesting things to see. Thanks again. 😁👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I hear you :D

[@vanessaschofield7927]

yup its strange when you dont have a bag and you are always looking for the bag that you didnt have. thankyou for this video it good to see other places and it looked a nice place to visit the room was awesome. looking forward to the next video

[@frankgellenthin3733]

Well done Steve. I've never been able to travel light while traveling like you did.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Watching your shadow as you were walking on those bridges over the Danube, I was so afraid I was going to witness the fly-away demise of the Filson hat! 😆 I envy that kind of freedom of travel. Various medical supplies of mine make that impossible. Cheers, and ATB!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

P.S. with roads that bad from the airport, I would have taken the tram to Waverly!

[@JM-cj3el]

Brilliant. I think me and you could fight it out for the world title. A man after my own heart.

[@marshallviliesis]

Of course you could bring Alicja along and give her all your stuff to transport 😂😂😂

[@EMB238]

Brilliant challenge, Steve: bagless travel! I’ve found it’s not difficult to find incidentals, and some clothing if needed, when traveling. No need to anticipate weather changes, if it gets cold, buy a comfy coat at a department store (check out sales!) or a thrift shop. I have woolen caps and gloves from Istanbul, a jacket from Paris, undies from Edinburgh, socks from Dublin, a rain coat from Copenhagen. Real treasures!

[@lindareed1264]

Even something as simple as this has given me great pleasure. And! Ideas. At nearly 80yrs I still so want to keep travelling. That hotel looked amazing. Perhaps I can persuade a friend to accompany me for an 80yrs celebration! Need passport first I guess. Thank you so much. You’re a natural.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along on another adventure!

[@barvdw]

If you're halfway fit, it's still possible to travel, if you just adapt the pace. No 14 hour journeys strapped in a seat, but 4 hour trips on a train in first class, for instance, taking time to rest and just enjoy the new surroundings...

[@lindareed1264]

Great advice. Thank you. Yep. Still halfway fit and loving all these VLOGS from Steve. Great inspiration.

[@christinehodge3608]

Like your room looks so fresh and clean ,with all the things you need a good Breakfast, thank you for sharing,

[@lindajames7759]

Yes Steve I too like to see the old with the new. Love your vids 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@damienfenton3880]

Another great video Steve. I loved the McDonald's jump cut :)

[@johnduncan8844]

Shades of Planes, Trains and Automobiles washing the breeks in the basin. I'd need a small bag though, need my PJs and a change of dry clothes, just incase it rains cats n dogs.

[@sheilam4525]

Wow, what a stunning hotel room! 😍. And the breskfast looked fantastic too 😊

[@jimrobin]

£50 return? Sheeesh! Amazing 😮 Really enjoy watching your videos vicariously. Thank you!

[@autumn1549]

What a lovely hotel, Steve.Looking forward to the Bratislava vlog.

[@janinehawkins9565]

USB on the bus, impressive. Lovely hotel. That wind reminds me of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Excellent as always Steve, just keep on doing what you do best 👌.

[@Stealthwolf-eq3tt]

Awesome video steve! as a scotsman i just been to bratislava! Amazing place i fell in love with Slovakia!

[@phronsiekeys]

I've been trying to do trips of 5 nights or less with just a knapsack. If I want to pare that down more, I'll have to get a jacket with more pockets!

[@colinbyrne8945]

Loved the take-off from Bratislava, catching yer own shadow!👍

[@jimhankinson4428]

Excellent as usual. I travel as light as possible, and almost never check luggage any more (saves time, hassle, expense - and as you demonstrate laundry is always possible) - but this is the next level! Well done. Lovely hotel too. I'm really looking forward to what you get up to in lovely Bratislava, a real hidden gem.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Very fun, entertaining video, Steve! Quite honestly, I wouldn't manage it so beautifully. With or without a bag! :0) Thank you! Looking forward to seeing Bratislava!

[@noirskate]

Terrific idea travelling with a big coat with plenty of pockets. A bit tough though to do so in A warm climate like New Mexico or Texas

[@sandrabader1185]

Great video- as always! Can’t wait to see the video about Bratislava!

[@proehm]

An old trick if you just need a couple of days of toothpaste, deodorant, hand creme, sunscreen, etc. is to squeeze a little bit into a contact lens case. Each side will hold a couple of days of whatever.

[@janeberrisford8555]

I do this and was going to suggest it also !

[@Rosie-vk6xc]

Not read all the comments so apologies if someone has said…you can buy travel size, very good quality, deodorant in a little tin. No nasties either. You use your finger to apply. And you can buy toothpaste tabs (but you’d need to keep them in the original - small - jar else border police might ask some questions - small, off white tablets….😮)

[@johnallan4826]

Many thanks Steve for a view of the Danube, a famous river, what a bargain and lovely room and hotel, something deserved. I always try and travel light especially for overnight stays

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Haha! Great video, thank you Steve. When you were washing your pants in the sink, I thought maybe you had a meal that was perhaps just a wee bit too hot!?! Ohhh! 🤦😅🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙏

[@ToilerOnTheSea]

A Public Transport ticket machine that gives change!!!!!!

[@Patricia-Cauty-Mt-Maunganui-NZ]

Another happy sunday morning in NZ watching me fave, Steve Marsh. Disposable underwear ?

[@adamdruett9107]

Always appreciate your efforts to travel as sustainably as possible between airport/home, airport/hotel.

[@merryannmac8096]

For fun...Beautiful place to visit. Lovely to visit the Danube. Gorgeous film work even with the wind and cold. I was impressed to the Max. Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@dalesheehan2546]

Steve, you need one of those little lanyards with the clips on the end to connect Filson to your collar. You’ll never lose your hat again!

[@groeacht8525]

I use the dog lead when it's right windy, at least she comes back when I shout, my caps not as quite as obedient.

[@tonyk0756]

I found some elastic hair bands that go around your head. You put it over the hat and under your chin. perfect.

[@maylloyd3348]

Aye give him a chance - he's only just woken up to the key-slot-doesn't-need-the-key idea (which I posted on a vid possibly before Christmas!)

[@stuartsutherland7664]

That hotel looked really lovely! European countries really can do "clean" public buildings.