FlixBus and Caledonian Sleeper Seats: What Happened When I Set Alicja a GRUELLING Challenge...

[@steve-marsh]

Just to confirm, Alicja REQUESTED a really tough challenge, so to anyone taking it too seriously and having a go at me: it's not as cruel as it may appear, it's just KZbin remember...🤣

[@paulmckenzie5775]

That was brilliant,me and the Mrs watching,saying,surely,surely Alicja will get a sleeper cabin back home. But no😂 It's a challenge after all so well done in rising to the challenge. Great stuff guys,excellent viewing❤

[@ARFilms2]

What have you done and it's ok, I'll still stay subscribed

[@PrasanthGPanicker]

We trust you, you Scottish legend 😃

[@francismallard5892]

But it’s not “just KZbin”. It’s Alicja. Frankly my girlfriend was furious by the end of this video. “If you ever do something like that to me I’ll murder you in your sleep.” She told me. And I don’t blame her. Even if she requested something “really rough”, it’s your job as her BF to pamper her. Yes maybe you can tolerate that kind of nonsense. And maybe she can tolerate that kind of nonsense. But that doesn’t mean she SHOULD tolerate that kind of nonsense, even when she asks for it. This was an opportunity for you to come off as charming in absentia. Set her up on a luxurious - or at least pampered and enjoyable - trip, and she’d be smitten and so would your audience. This was a misstep, Steven.

[@Fat_Cat_747]

If you thought this trip was tough, see Noel Phillip's recent tortuous Greyhound journey NYC - LA of several disjointed parts. Greyhound seems to be a dysfunctional company these days in some places. Noel Philips is chiefly an aviation blogger from England who now lives in Texas and nowadays has a more diverse range of blogging themes. He is very down to earth and prides himself on his geekery. Like you and Alicja he sometimes does challenges. Many of his are amusing. It would be great for you to meet sometime on the road / airport. If you do plan to meet one day crossing travel paths, try to bring him a surprise box of Monster Munch - his reaction and appreciation would be priceless and make a good video moment for both.

[@adrianbromfild8624]

I think that for the payback challenge Alicja should take the sleeper to Penzance with the cabin and bed and Steve should do the coach so that they can compare their experiences of overnight travel in the UK

[@SGtravelsEU]

I'd say both should go to Hel (Pomorskie, Poland). Alicia by plane, Steve by one of those worker minivans. First at the lighthouse wins.

[@davidcmather]

Steve can go on a pay back mission to a Muslim country where there is no beer or alcohol. 😂

[@Walkrunner]

I got a better one. Steve rides across the states via Greyhound bus and Ajlxea either fly business class or ride on an amtrack sleeper across the states.

[@t.m.warren2124]

The dynamic duo is back! Love it when Alicja is part of the plan.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

...and prettier too.

[@Everythingwithonehand]

She has definitely earned being taken somewhere lovely, or at least treated to a spa day to get a good massage to relieve the aches from that adventure.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I honestly thought that Alicja would arrive in London and find a suite at Claridge's waiting for her after that coach trip - then I saw what happened next. Ouch.

[@exilenm2]

Grounds

[@StuartPeterDuncanAnderson]

Totally agree Steve treet her well buddy 👍👍👍👍👍🍷🍷

[@StuartPeterDuncanAnderson]

You've got a good one there Steve 😁👍

[@twentyrothmans7308]

@sucker4thewitch I certainly do. This is the first video I've seen on this channel without the word "wee" being used, despite toilets being a key theme in the first half.

[@sandiandgregh]

Alicja, you looked better after a sleepless night on the bus than I sometimes look after 8 hours of rest in my cozy bed! Great job. Well done! Knew you’d rock it. (Loved the design of the challenge card…kudos Steve)

[@andrewhall2269]

Alicja. You can do anything. You deserve a big drink after this. Steve vs Alicja in the next challenge.

[@AlasdairMacCaluim]

Bring it on!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

My money's on Alicja.

[@TheWellnessLawyer]

And I will put my money on her to win.

[@marykehoe-o8i]

Love Steve but I am team Alicja. 😃

[@DarthFurball]

GREAT idea!

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

you don't look like you just spent 13 hours on a bus! 🙂 I totally get how you would feel awkward talking to the camera on the bus. Good advice about bus ride - temperature, lack of wifi, charger for phone, all good things to know to be prepared for. Great video, thanks Alicia!

[@edb-uz3hw]

A brave lass. Well done.

[@damianb2374]

@@Trippenzoid _random internet weirdo has entered the chat_

[@Ian-Steele]

Well done Alicia. You never looked beaten by the task and looked a lot fresher than anyone else would have after your bus and train journeys.

[@MariaFrancaSerrau]

This one was awesome! Alicia you are my hero! Kind, funny, smart! The challenge was a victory and the editing was sooo good! You two are the best❤️❤️❤️

[@Moonboyisflying]

Lovely Alicja, great job. Steve your videos are lovely solo but it is twice the fun to have you both. It is personal, honest, fun entertainment ❤

[@michaelbushell4356]

I’d be dead if I did that to Mrs B. I have to say that how Alicia was treated in Dundee was shocking. She should have been shown where the taxi was and not just left to fend for herself.

[@spidyman8853]

Agreed

[@kevinnolan1617]

Try San Francisco to Philadelphia non stop on a Greyhound Bus. !!!!

[@scotbotvideos]

@@kevinnolan1617 No thanks.

[@PeterFabian]

At least they booked the taxi to her. I know train companies that would be "take the bus to montrose and send us the ticket and maybe we'll reimburse you in 30 business days"

[@158854]

to be fair the staff member did say if she waited outside they would come and and and make sure she was ok, maybe there just a breakdown of information

[@BoadiceanTruth]

Wow! Well done girl! Might have been able to do it 20 years ago but definitely not sure. Mahoosive respect to you dear.🙋🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇮👍🥳

[@thomaswilson1312]

Great trip Alicja. Very well done and good spirit with you all the way. Very strong lady.

[@alicja4139]

Thanks Thomas!😁

[@ACsPianoCorner]

First, that’s a great idea planning trips for one another, this should be a series. Second, well done Alicja for being adventurous enough to go ahead and do it. Third, I’ve done that bus journey twice and it’s usually silent as everyone’s tired. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work…👍

[@sueelphick9060]

Alicija you are a natural .... Glad you accepted Steve's challenge . Very interesting video. Maybe you could another of these videos soon ..I loved it 😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗

[@alicja4139]

Aww thanks a lot! If Steve borrows me a camera I’m up to another challenge😁

[@sueelphick9060]

@@alicja4139 I think you deserve a camera of your own ......That would enhance your joint videos too !!!!!

[@matts-occvids24]

Well done Alicja. A brilliant vlog, I hope you slept well when you got home. Your turn to find a tough challenge for Steve now.. Maybe a North Sea winter ferry when there's a storm brewing. Sorry Steve 😀. Keep up the good work both of you. Thanks.

[@maedero05]

Aberdeen, Bergen, Thorshaven on seat and back home ?

[@matts-occvids24]

@@maedero05 Sounds like a good one, lol.

[@JimGDMAC]

A very tough one for Steve although would need to be in summer. Go to Switzerland and take the steam heritage cog railway up to Brienz-Rothorn. He has to sit on the left hand side of the carriage on the way up. This way he will get the best views.

[@eugenedonaghy1]

Derry to belfast by train sit on left side of train

[@uncleambient]

Well done Alicja, you did great. These videos are great to watch as it feels like we are travelling with you.

[@davidwelch6796]

Great job Alicja. You talk to the camera as if you are talking to a friend and that brought the video to life.

[@Peter.R.M.]

I have a challenge suggestion for Alicja to give Steve. "From Katowice to Hel and back". Hel is a small seaside town in Poland on a spit of land to the north of Gdansk - it has a train station and a ferry to Gdansk.

[@alicja4139]

Peter that’s a cracking idea, love it!!!!

[@isking1715]

Katowice, home to rip off eSky the worst online ticket providers EVER.

[@LynnB_Ky]

One word Alicja ….. BRILLIANT 🥰

[@MichaelJ_]

What a lovely video, Alicija!! 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for sharing the trip here! Glad to see that you got there and back in one piece.

[@paul85439]

Working nights and had this playing in the background.Good stuff and enjoyable.

[@falafel4618]

Well done Alicja! 12 hours walking around London would have finished me, never mind the travelling.

[@alisonlyons4691]

Aaw l really enjoyed the trip, but l was sitting comfy cosy in my bed 😁 You did really well Alicja, and it sure was a challenge. You managed to see a lot of the sights in London, l loved seeing them too. Glad you got home safe. Thanks for taking us along.......Alioban ❤

[@ENGLEBERT2000]

That was a proper "Steve Marsh type challenge"., except you had Alicja do it ....lol....No hotel in London and no cabin on the train back.....lol......and she did very well. She looked shattered after two nights without a warm bed. Hope she's recovered.

[@marilynstanbury5098]

Thankyou Alicja you are such a good sport, I enjoyed your trip, but wouldn’t want to do it myself! I hope Steve treats you to something special as you truly deserve it.

[@improperrunner]

What a great video, and well done Alicja. Your accent is truly lovely too with your native accent coming through with a Scottish twang :)

[@annemaloney8273]

Well done Alicja! Can't wait for the next episode! 🚍🚆🛩🚢

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Laptop open, full screen enabled, lunch at my side - at last the video I've been waiting for. You're a cruel man Steve... a cruel man. 😉 Hey, nice pyjamas by the way! I bet you slept for a week after that challenge.

[@pkjlr77]

Should give it a go yourself Scott 👍🙂

[@nanotriker]

You are such a wonderful person Alicja - love both of you and your videos.

[@susanr.562]

Four and a half minutes in and I’m excited! What a sport Alicia is!

[@susanr.562]

Well done, Alicja!

[@SteveSmithRailways]

Well done Alicja, that was certainly a challenge by Steve for you. Nice that he booked the twin seats down on the bus as that most probably made it a nicer journey. As for the train back, it was £55 for a reason....... I wouldn't fancy that as its very unlikely that you'll get much sleep and looks like that was the case. Hope he pampered you that day and helped you recover. Another great video.

[@myrabenson1603]

Well done Alicja you done a good video and completed your challenge a big treat for you now x

[@Tip_Top]

This was a joy to watch. I felt like I was on the journey with you

[@spidyman8853]

Well done Alicja for taking on the challenge. You smashed it girl. Good on Steve for being a phone call away to assist Alicja on the London underground, giving her guidance when required.

[@petergoddard1960]

Well that was a pleasant change, well, for us but maybe not for Alicja! Well done for all the filming and the sleep depravation. Those are some long ass journeys, easy to watch not so easy to do. I bet that first coffee in london was very welcome. I wondered if you would pay a visit to one of the grand museums and sure enough...

[@angelaaz6282]

That looked like quite a painful journey! Congrats for completing it round trip!

[@davidfalconer5111]

This is such a great video with the challenges for you Alicja. The bus journey did not look very comfortable but you managed to visit many sites in London, at least it was the train to Dundee and taxi back to Montrose. You must of been completely exhausted. Well done you.

[@phillip1961red]

Nice change of pace! Keep thinking outside the box! 👌🏼👍🏽

[@stevedeakin1883]

That was a brilliant video Alicja , you're going to be competition for Steve and Scott . Hope you had a good rest afterwards. I really enjoyed it 😊😁.

[@benjaminmack7567]

Wow fair play! I would not have been so cheerful after that train ride!

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

well done luv, really enjoyed your trip

[@iandunn3497]

Thank You, highly entertaining video as always and the highlight of my weekend.

[@tombillotto6335]

Great job, Alicja.

[@gordonwatson5676]

Well done Alicja, you looked really exhausted after that, would love to see another Polish adventure with you and Steve.

[@carolynstewart9103]

Well done to you Alicja...you could take up any challenge...bet you steve is planning your next one 😊...Great to watch and thankyou.❤

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

Super content for the channel Alicja, hope we see more of you and Steve ! 👍

[@jamescrawford9883]

Good on you Alicia, you did well! Cheers from Australia.

[@eileenmclean1274]

Many many congratulations Alicja. What a trouper. You need to get one for Steve to do now. ❤❤❤

[@sheilam4525]

Wow, well done, Alicja!! I would never have coped😂. Great idea for a vlog, Steve👍

[@858493]

Just catching up, awsome video Alicja did so well..glad she made it home safe....thank-you both again for showing us all around your part of the world all the best regards Doc from Down Under

[@amtrakharry]

That was a great video Alicja!!! :):):) Alicja you definitely deserve a spa weekend... Steve I hope you are listening 😇😇😇... Now it's Alicja turn to send Steve on a "challenge" 🤣🤣🤣 Well done guy's...:):):)

[@tor3948]

great job Alicja! I think you did a great vlog. looking forward to seeing you and Steven in future vlogs👍

[@TimTim-qn6bw]

The N11 does not stop at Ingliston, near Edinburgh Airport. Route 092 stops there (Aberdeen - Edinburgh)

[@aardvark888]

Well done Alicia great job good video thanks , hope Steve bought a gift for doing that journey.

[@BarnieCowan]

Alicja you did a phenomenal job. You are a natural and I felt I was travelling along beside you. I think you handled getting to the train station very well. I would be terrified in the dark in London.! That was a gruesome challenge for your first challenge and you handled it perfectly.

[@the_littles7928]

I worked in Hamleys for 8 years. Was an absolute blast. Best job I've had.

[@TheWellnessLawyer]

I loved going there when in London. I have always mentioned it to Canadians traveling to London to check out the the floor devoted to Lego.

[@alicja4139]

Working it a toy shop (different retailer tho) was my fav job too!😁

[@irenemaggiegrant93]

Well done, Alicja. You did, really well doing the journey to London and back. Steve should be very proud of your challenge.😊

[@scottlowson7344]

What an amazing endurance trip. Bus down and train back. Awesome.

[@brackalack1]

Awww Alicja I'd have been crying at the end trying to find that taxi when you're so exhausted! You did well girl 😊

[@Kimberley-Z]

Alicja great journey perfect!!! 👍 I hope Steve had some wine waiting for you!!! lol 😂 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇱🚌🚂

[@145Nudel]

Loved this 😃 I hope Steve had coffee ready for you when you arrived home

[@markmcniven2625]

Well, that was different. I really enjoyed it.

[@stevehales2937]

Well done Alicja, and good on you for taking the challenge, you did good! 👍

[@paulmark63]

You did so well Steve she was brilliant Paul in kent

[@martiwilliams4592]

You are a pro, Alicja!!!! Fantastic video! Many thanks, much appreciated!!!👍💐👏😊

[@larrykeehan7221]

Well done! Enjoyed it a lot. Hard mission!

[@bethlowell7336]

Wonderful video Alicia! You are such a trooper. Hope you can do more videos in the future. Hi to Steve. Have a great weekend. Cheers

[@davethompson247]

Well done Alicja, we enjoyed your video

[@Seamaxwell]

Funny and entertaining. Great stuff. Well done Alicja!

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Well done Alicja I really enjoyed the video. What’s that Steve like not booking you a club room on the Caledonian Sleeper. Hope you had a good rest when you got home hope you are both well

[@marioncasey9773]

Wow what a fab trip and vlog. Really enjoyed this one.incredible the train journey back was less than one seat on the night bus southwards. Loved the little challenge card, with a cloth patch in it as well. Well done guys, keep ‘em coming.

[@zerog5041]

Steve what a wicked man you are 🙂 Alicja what a brave lass to come down and face us sassenachs all alone wish I'd known you were coming I would have willingly shown you around.

[@nomdeplume2724]

Great video!😃 Are you sure you were not in London for a week? You certainly visited a lot of places! Well done Alicja! ❤ Thank you 🤩

[@briancheshire1113]

My heavens, this woman is practically a saint for taking on this challenge and taking on every bit with polite calmness. If this was my girlfriend, once arriving in London, she would take my credit card, check in the Ritz for a nap and a shower and enjoy high tea before heading for a shopping spree ay Harrods or Selfridges - or both - with my credit card. Then, with her return on the Caledonian, she would attempt to get a private room. How ALicja did all this, I'll never know. Good show!

[@brendanoneill1466]

Poor Alicja!! Such a trooper. She needs to be so doted on. That should be your next video, doting on Alicja.

[@onlycompetitions5083]

Quite an adventure. Very well done.

[@judymcgovern8454]

Alicja, you did amazing. See Steve you didn’t need to worry, she is made of strong stuff. Really enjoyed the vlog look forward to seeing more xx

[@ColinSlocombe]

You are doing great alicja and well done on your London tour 👏

[@AndreaDE-ep1iq]

Very well done Alicja! Us girls are tougher than guys anyway! I very much enjoyed the walks in London, recognizing all the loctions. I might be in London in three weeks, so it hightened my pleasant anticipation. Thanks Alicja for lovely 45 mins!

[@margaretyoung4262]

Very enjoyable 🙏😊I like the way you talk to the camera and film!

[@BosAus]

Great job, Alicja! Loved this video 👏👏👏👏👏

[@happysporran]

Alicja, what a trooper and the perfect passenger for a taxi driver I reckon👍 I thought Steve might treat you to a sleeper but he obviously realises your made of strong stuff😊. Great video

[@pintsworld7343]

'Challenge Alicja' A new segment of the SteveMarsh channel! Brilliant!

[@richardkaberry8790]

Well done Alicia! Great video and loved travelling with you. X

[@RabLavery]

Absolutely brilliant video , Our Alicja done fantastic in what is a very tedious journey . Certainly not a comfortable one . I used to travel Ulsterbus from Belfast to London Victoria Station the boredom is horrendous especially if your like me who cant sleep when traveling. All credit to you Alicja well well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@daviddymock4686]

Oh Steve that was a bit harsh on poor Alicja 😮 but at least she enjoyed her many coffees 😊! Definitely poor service at the end with Alicja having to wander around looking for her taxi !! I think she deserves a wee treat from you Steve next time 😁👍 love Saturday waiting for your latest video!!

[@ThamesShips]

Excellent video. The event you were filming at Buckingham Palace was the Changing of the Guard. The guards at Buckingham Palace are changed every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at around 11am. Also, have you checked to see if you are eligible for Delay Repay compensation for the issues with the sleeper train? You may be able to claim some of your money back! The sleeper trains always leaves from either platform 1 or 15 at Euston since they are the only two platforms at the station long enough to take the train.

[@waramatt1]

You owe her big time Steve! She must really love you!

[@JauneMacReady]

Wow! That is one heck of an adventure! Well done ❤😃👍

[@wam2610]

👍 well done Ms Alicja, you is a star :)

[@smeghead1]

You two are amazing and this video looks interesting i can't wait to see more

[@andywillis2650]

Well done Alicja on completing Steve's challenge for you. Definitely not easy having 2 long night journeys in a seat !! Great idea Steve - but wow, £68 just to book the seat next to you !

[@JoesPatch]

Well done Alicja that must of been horrendous, certainly looked it!!

[@margodoyle3557]

I did 36 hours with a 5 year old on a bus to Spain. I could not enjoy my holiday as I was dreading the return journey. First and last holiday without my husband.

[@nosleeppete5146]

I did a similar trip in the 90s. The journey out was great. The excitement of the forthcoming holiday. The return felt 10 times longer (I cannot imagine doing this with a 5 year old). During the night the staff had a well earned nap but left Abba's greatest hits album playing on loop for about 5 hours. I hate Abba now with a passion. Lesson learned for me - save a bit extra and fly. The return coach journey is unbearable.

[@simonhorn1745]

Alicja, really enjoyed that. A natural like Steve is to the poetry world ❤

[@andrewplummer1682]

Yay a Saturday treat with an Alicja video! We love you Steve but a bit of Alicja glamour is always good now and again. Typical train finishing short! Well done Alicja.

[@anumeon]

Raining in Scotland? Well, i never..... :D Nice to see a fresh new challenge.. kudos to Alicja for this one..

[@claravanrooyen4131]

Thankyou I also enjoyed this video .The youngest daughter of my sister lived at Dundee .I enjoyed watching that area