I Got STRANDED at the World's Most Isolated Airport

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@anumeon Ай бұрын

Things that the passenger next to you do not want to hear... "Much like myself, a big problem that St Helena has is with excessive wind" 😆

@NorthernMike-1 Ай бұрын

😂

@The89jc Ай бұрын

@@NorthernMike-1 that's one of the councillors

@dwdw90 Ай бұрын

Everyone has ‘croissant farts’ on a plane

@seanpatullo8919 Ай бұрын

She was such an amazing cabin crew member! I hope the airline see’s this and rewards her for being an awesome person

@sleshy Ай бұрын

"Worse places to be locked up." - I think Napoleon might beg to differ sir.

@simonbrampton Ай бұрын

@@sleshy there were far worse places in mind for him. A large mansion with gardens ... not bad

@arkadventure2 20 күн бұрын

I was surprised there was no mention of Napoleon in the video

@TheBez7 8 күн бұрын

@@arkadventure2 Seriously, for having an extra day there how did he NOT go see the tomb site (ok, he's not there now but that's where he first was laid to rest) or Longwood House?

@Jeng4280 Ай бұрын

The customer service in St. Helena was absolutely amazing! People were so friendly and accomodating to you. :) Love this video and thank you for sharing your trips with the rest of the world. Look forward to the next one. Until then!

@thomashyler6174 Ай бұрын

Ditto😊

@dalefc9331 Ай бұрын

Being absolutely shattered after walking up about 25 steps, unfortunately I'm not sure he'll be around to make too many more 😪

@Equaliser420 8 күн бұрын

Probably because they get about 2 people per day, they would act very different if they were dealing with 20,000 people per day.

@leibmenter2331 Ай бұрын

Napoleon also didn’t expect to be there for as long as he was. Seems to be a pattern.

@stevenmacdonald9619 Ай бұрын

I think you need to go back to St.Helena Noel. We all want to see the view from the top of those steps 😁

@illusions2142 Ай бұрын

we should call it the NOEL steps after Rocky but i guess rocky made it to the top and NOEL didnt lol

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

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@stevenmacdonald9619 Ай бұрын

@@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Yeah, I get caught on random emotion a lot also.

@AlekosTheRealGreek Ай бұрын

@@SophiaDavis-rs3zigo away, spammer

@Kj_Gamer2614 Ай бұрын

Cool to see that the island even has the same weather as England, cloudy and windy and rainy

@robloxgametesterr Ай бұрын

It was Winter when he came. I was on flight with him. It's now spring and late 20s. Summer in Jamestown is mid to high 30s

Ай бұрын

Wrong time of year. It's actually a very warm destination, windy yes due to its exposure to southern Atlantic.

@johnnyboy3949 Ай бұрын

That stewardess was a delight! So friendly and beautiful! ❤

@Metar-and-Guitar Ай бұрын

100%

@davidtoups4684 Ай бұрын

What a sweetheart she was!

@vrsinsky Ай бұрын

I'd book every weekly return flight just on the off chance she'd be working 😂

@UKStormSeekers Ай бұрын

@@vrsinsky Oh me too

Ай бұрын

South african women are beautiful.

@adamlead Ай бұрын

Imagine going all that way to sit in a hotel room 😂

@Roadent1241 Ай бұрын

Dunno about you but I wouldn't trust a bowling alley in this weather nevermind can't be sure there is one there.

@jassingh_ 18 күн бұрын

Lmao!! 😂

@The89jc Ай бұрын

My home city! I have lived in St Helena for the last 10 years.

@TheyCallMeMr.Fahrenheit Ай бұрын

Is thia the place where Napoleon Bonaparte died?

@Ape_Appreciation Ай бұрын

Oh wow. I have wanted to go there for years

@Ape_Appreciation Ай бұрын

@@TheyCallMeMr.Fahrenheitit is! And home to the world's oldest tortoise, Jonathan. He is around 192 years old!

@Seanney25582 Ай бұрын

@@TheyCallMeMr.Fahrenheityes!

@The89jc Ай бұрын

@@TheyCallMeMr.Fahrenheit Yes it was in 1821

@mita6010 Ай бұрын

Wait, you actually thought it was annoying to stay on the island! What an opportunity to explore this beautiful and very unique place. Consider yourself extremely fortunate as most of us will never be able to experience this unusual island with such a rich history. Thank you for taking us along. 😊

@jj-if6it Ай бұрын

Exactly

@evanlegere4154 21 күн бұрын

This guy is an airplane tourist. He doesnt care about the countries, just the airports 😂

@patrickavis5475 Ай бұрын

Cheer up Noel! I am sure the travel can be a bit repetitive but in the past you've had a fizz and spring in your step but all the videos recently have been heavy on the complaints. You're going to some amazing places and we want to enjoy going there with you

@noelphilips Ай бұрын

Ya sorry, pushing myself too much. These videos were done during a very long filming trip 12 & 21 days. Going to slow down a bit so I don't get so burnt out, by the time I do the videos, at the end of the trips.

@patrickavis5475 Ай бұрын

@@noelphilips No need to say sorry! Totally understand and they must be hard on the mind as much as the body - and that's before adding in being away from home for long stretches. So many KZbinr's burn out and we all want to keep coming along for the ride with you in 2025! 🙂

@springbok2354 Ай бұрын

Take some rest Noel! Then come back fresh and excited as you usually are. I do agree that the videos lately have been a little on the complain-y side rather than focusing on the amazing experiences and beautiful things that you’re so privileged to see. All of us here are living vicariously through you - We love it when show us how beautiful and exciting the world is - not how annoying it is! Keep up the awesome stuff! And thank you for sharing your amazing experiences with us.

@loveisall5520 Ай бұрын

PS--it's amazing to think that Napoleon ended up on St. Helena in the early 19th century. Imagine the challenges getting there from Europe on a sailing ship all those years ago!

@gate8475 Ай бұрын

Thats nothing, they were already going to South Africa, Australia and NZ on regular basis, which are much much further away. I always wondered why would they sail around africa. couldnt they just disembark from a ship in egypt, use a caravan of carriages to go acroos a small strip of land of what is now suez canal and hop on a new ship sail off for the rest of the colonies

@whohan779 Ай бұрын

@@gate8475 Easy answer: transporting cargo on land was much more difficult back then. Even today ships have the most capacity out of all modes of transport apart from ludicrously long trains (like in Mauritania). If you thing piracy was a problem at sea; then you're in for a treat as to how bad it was on land.

@KarenG55 Ай бұрын

What a lovely place St. Helena is. The people are so nice. Your hotel room was great!

@phil7794 Ай бұрын

Great vlog as always Noel but I would have liked to see more of St. Helena. The attractions, shops, restaurants, pubs etc and also prices so for anyone visiting the island they would have got more of an idea of the place and the costs, especially meals and drinks.

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

@jj-if6it Ай бұрын

Yeah he usually doesn't show enough 😕

@Seanney25582 Ай бұрын

The custom and immigration officers seem very friendly

@ChrisHoward-cs3uu Ай бұрын

Dream to get somewhere and then stress over getting out…

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

Ай бұрын

Don't you know KZbinrs stress when they can't get Internet connection for uploading videos. First World problems.

@CeemPlay Ай бұрын

Love it

@Roadent1241 Ай бұрын

Considering the internet is my only access to the outside world (no mobile signal so esims would be useless) sorry I have such a first world problem. Even the third world countries have decent mobile signal considering the ones I talk to claiming how much they need money XD

@dannycrooks8462 Ай бұрын

You definitely should have done all those steps 😂😂

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

@joemckim1183 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't try those steps unless my life was on the line. Going up is one thing but going down has to be scary as hell. That's like walking down the side of a cliff. You can't run up or down those steps, since if you slip on those stepss you're a goner.

@dermann439 8 күн бұрын

@@joemckim1183 dude, they're steps. Yes, steep ones but just steps.

@joemckim1183 8 күн бұрын

@@dermann439 Yes, and if you slip on those steps you die. Walking up them wouldn't be so bad since your body would still be facing towards the steps. But going down your body would be pointing away from the steps.

@anthonyholroyd5359 Ай бұрын

The cabin crew on the Airlink flight seem brilliant! Definitely an asset to their company. With friendly, personable service like that? I live thousands of miles away but would want to travel with them if i was ever in the area. Excellent customer service.

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

@nigeljohnson6069 Ай бұрын

I was watching this video on a coach from London to Nottingham, when it broke down. Whilst you were stranded in St Helena for a day, I was stranded in a more desolate place for over two hours - Milton Keynes Coachway.

@noelphilips Ай бұрын

😂

@Smokindutch63 Ай бұрын

Amazing place. Also amazing is visiting this very remote place and not exploring a bit more of the island. And go see where that other guest lived that couldn't leave for a while. You know, Napoleon!

@ukdavepianoman Ай бұрын

Noel Philips word count result: St Helena 238 Napoleon 0. Even wind got mentioned more. St Helena looked very different to what I was expecting. Great video as always - I love these unusual trips and especially when it's a lifetime ambition.

@BrilliantDesignOnline Ай бұрын

The approach and departure at St Helena are SPECTACULAR, everyone was so nice and the Flight Attendant, she was EXCELLENT.

@madoudia Ай бұрын

Everyone you met from the moment you stepped off the plane to when you stepped back on has been so nice, really makes you want to go there. I wonder if there are some activities you can do on the island to spend a full week for example, wouldn't even mind going there for a laid back week where I wouldn't do anything and just relax.

@MizKris Ай бұрын

What an absolute lovely and friendly group of people you’ve encountered Noel. The hospitality that welcomed you seemed so wonderful. What a beautiful island 💖💕💕

@Steve-318 Ай бұрын

Was hoping you'd show the inside of a pub or two.

@paulw.woodring7304 Ай бұрын

Steve Marsh would have done a pub crawl.🤣

@TitianTopsyTurvy Ай бұрын

@@paulw.woodring7304Why don't you suggest it to Steve Marsh then?

@EdgarStyles1234 Ай бұрын

@@TitianTopsyTurvy are you his goblin wife or something?

@TitianTopsyTurvy Ай бұрын

@EdgarStyles1234 No. Just fed up with gobshites criticising others for doing what what they want on their own channels. Why don't they just stfu? Who made their wants and desires so damn important.

@koitaki4sai Ай бұрын

@@EdgarStyles1234 lmao 😂

@joe-the-pet-ricer 4 күн бұрын

I love this video. Now St. Helena is on my bucket list of places to visit! ❤

@brentd209 Ай бұрын

I remember when Wendover did a big documentary on this airport being built. Its such an interesting place.

@dismaldunc Ай бұрын

ooo! going to go look for that!

@hucklebucklin Ай бұрын

@@dismaldunc it's called the Most Useful Airport in the World!

@Frank-ke9uj Ай бұрын

Thank you Noel, so interesting to see St Helena and an original 'Little Britain' where everyone was so friendly. Have a well deserved Christmas break and look forward to more interesting travels and locations from you in 2025.

@deloresthomas5624 Ай бұрын

This video was wonderful and you made me want to research St. Helena. From the time you landed you felt the friendliness of everyone was so inspiring.

@Ape_Appreciation Ай бұрын

@deloresthomas, check the island on Google earth. There is street view as well and you get to see how the scenery changes. There are not enough documentries about this island.

@EdgarStyles1234 Ай бұрын

@@deloresthomas5624 pfffft lol read the other comments bot

@rw7154 2 күн бұрын

This must be the friendliest place on earth. It reminds me a lot of beautiful New Zealand. The people, the vibe.

@Flightbudy2channel Ай бұрын

God damn that flight attendant was absolutely adorable ☺️

@grayhalf1854 Ай бұрын

Total stunner 😍

@galihxtremepradikta4922 Ай бұрын

So far this episode is the most wholesome ever in terms of interpersonal interaction. They were all so friendly, especially the curly ground crew and that hostess... - well, if I were you I wish my missus didn't monitor my channel or whereabouts so to speak, for what we've witnessed in the end, somehow that sounds flirtatious! No, really! 😄

@donaldparlett7708 Ай бұрын

Ain’t nothing like a small town, personally I’d be hanging out at the pub.

Ай бұрын

Your not a traveller then

@fitshamer Ай бұрын

39:45 the shot from the beginning with everyone waiting by that window makes so much more sense now. Who knows how long some of those people had been waiting to get off the island!? It's a shame you didnt make it up the stairs, I really wanted to see whats up there, and a little more about the historical landmarks would be great. In general, a little more about the destinations would be nice in your videos. This delay did allow you to gey more footage in St. Helena and I really do appreciate that. I understand why you were stressed about it though seeing as you had a series of flights booked, and we really do all need a day to just rest sometimes. Also, i really liked the editing at the beginning as you progress through your story and the mundane airport stuff in a series of cuts.

@bradmikkelsen8960 Ай бұрын

That flight attendant was so 🥰

@Metar-and-Guitar Ай бұрын

that exact emoji

@maltlickytexas Ай бұрын

You need God in your life.😂

@kalynahm Ай бұрын

You males really see a woman who is just doing their job and is kind and get all wet. Ew. Women do not owe you nice, nor pretty, nor appeasing, nor accommodating, NOR approachable.

@Roadent1241 Ай бұрын

Was so crossed out square?

@johnjoe769 24 күн бұрын

Mid

@ScottishT Ай бұрын

That cabin crew member greeting you was lovely, her smile so infectious and chatty. How it should be.

@Notourtube Ай бұрын

They did Napoleon dirty with that life size tiny statue lol 16:47

@anyexpat Ай бұрын

Looked pretty accurate

@edwardphilibin3151 Ай бұрын

Fun Fact: Napoleon was actually well within the average height range for his time. If anything, Wellington was a gigantic mutant of a man who towered over everyone, Napoleon included. (Full disclosure: as an American, I fully admit that our contemporaneous George Washington was also hugely tall for his time.)

@anyexpat Ай бұрын

@@edwardphilibin3151 Fun fact most people know this and the lie was perpetuated by the British to mock him

@shonen84 Ай бұрын

Everything does happen for a reason, Noel. I’ve researched St Helens and decided it is t realistic with the ship and, at the time, the airport not being there yet. But here we are you just went ahead and did it! Another great adventure. See you next week!

@Nicotc95 Ай бұрын

Nice video Noel ! I like this type of island a little remote and people of this island are very friendly which is nice nowadays. Thank you for making us travel through your video

@chili1593 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@daanski82 Ай бұрын

Is it me or is the audio of Noel out of wack? Like talking about the coffee.

@andrewboyle1978 Ай бұрын

It's out of whack for everyone

@ja91uk Ай бұрын

Dipping to a lower level a lot, hopefully Noel can sort it for future videos

@DarrenMansell Ай бұрын

Came into the comments to see if the audio was dodgy for others or just me

@BuzzinsPetRock78 Ай бұрын

@@DarrenMansell Yeah same here....I fiddled with my audio settings for a few minutes....before thinking to test other videos. It's just this one that is dipping in and out

@thewalrus1968 Ай бұрын

haha ..ive had my earbud in and out about 20 times thinking i had an issue

@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Ай бұрын

Noel I love the way you manage to ditch the passenger next to you somewhere over the Atlantic 😂 ST Helena Airport is surely a windy place full of friendly people. You just hit a volcanic wonderland.

@cidertom Ай бұрын

Being stranded in St Helena would be preferable to being stranded in Svalbard in my book.

@Flajetcollector60 Ай бұрын

What an adventure Noel. I was very ill last week so just watched this now along with yesterday's video. I would absolutely fly from here in Tampa to Atlanta and non-stop to Jo Burg and then onto St. Helena just to visit this amazing place, and if I were to get stuck for a few extra days I can think of much worse places. The approach and landing was just breathtaking. You are very fortunate to have had the chance to visit this amazing island. Merry Christmas to you, Rach, and the kids very well done !!

@hamedalalawi9396 23 күн бұрын

And finally, your childhood dream has come true, Noel Phillips, and I am very happy for you. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful adventure with us and for showing us this beautiful and isolated place, Saint Helena.🙃

@whatsitlike6392 Ай бұрын

I'm amazed your hotel was paid for the extra day. I was told when weather causes a delay the airline is not on the hook.

@TitianTopsyTurvy Ай бұрын

And what a lovely hotel, full of lovely staff.

@_Jester_ Ай бұрын

Let's face it, that's probably because they know who he is and what he's doing.

@John-w1n7j Ай бұрын

The government pays....

@laboheme8 Ай бұрын

it seems crazy how many people they have at the airport for this flight, and they're all so friendly!

@ztoical Ай бұрын

I took one of the last trips on the RMS Saint Helena before the airport opened and it was an amazing experience I'll never forget.

@peterjmcc1953 Ай бұрын

I watched Blue Peter as a child and so did my children. It was very interesting to hear the effect one episode had upon your whole life.

@RoadCone411 Ай бұрын

Arriving into St Helena is kind of like checking into a work symposium at a hotel/conference center. I got Gibraltar vibes watching Noel walk around Jamestown

@pokerpokerfla Ай бұрын

I've been obsessed with St Helena since writing a grade school paper about Napoleon. I know I'll never get there but I am so happy that you and other KZbinrs can bring remote places like St Helena into my home. Cheers.

@teresalitherland3122 Ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this video, St Helena is a fascinating place that I have visited several times. Shame you didn’t visit Napoleon’s house or go to the Governor’s House where you can see Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise who is 192 years old. I don’t know if the church was open but would also have been worth a visit to see the memorial plaques on the walls; one to a chap who met an untimely end whilst collecting guano from a rock and a tragic one to a 2 year old baby who was orphaned, losing her parents on the voyage from India, only to succumb on St Helena. The voyage from Cape Town on the RMS St Helena was always fun and never boring. Deck cricket was great fun, played with a ball made of nylon rope in a turban head knot by the crew, all sorts of other deck games, pub games in the evening, a good library but most of all a truly captivating group of fellow passengers, always. They used to range from doctors, teachers, customs officers (one had some glorious tales to tell), men of the cloth, barristers coming out to try a big case, we met one chap who whose goal in life was to play on every golf course in the world, ornithologists looking for the St Helena Wirebird. As an intrepid traveller you wouldn’t have been bored! Wonderful island, fascinating people. ❤

@abmindprof Ай бұрын

If I ever go, I'll be sure to stay for a week. There must be a lot of hiking trails and things to see with those views. Looks a bit like El Hierro in the Canaries.

@TitianTopsyTurvy Ай бұрын

What a lovely hotel with sweet staff. All the people seemed so happy to meet a stranger.

@SpoopyGamer Ай бұрын

32:20 seems a weird thing to do in the situation Noel but i'll allow it

@peacemwalabu2627 Ай бұрын

That terrain, with those rugged steep cliffs dropping into the savage, rough ocean is something. I have watched a few doccies of this remote island before, the place doesn't stop to amaze. Pity Tristan da Cunha doesn't have an airport, would have said that should be added to the bucket list of future adventures. Thank you once again Noel.

@PortugalCarp Ай бұрын

What a wonderful little place and the people seemed so warm.

@tim1843 Ай бұрын

The air hostess was lovely!~

@Planestrains-d5e Ай бұрын

A lot worse places to be stuck, that’s for sure. A change of pace. I’ve got plenty of stories about that airport from my times at Airbus… originally it didn’t have a an apron, so if an aircraft went tech, there was no way to get an aircraft in with spares. Genius. Still… the flight attendant chatting you up on arrival - she was lovely!

@smikejasper4461 Ай бұрын

I loved the multi-language welcome sign at the St Helena airport - 'Bienvenuto, Welcome, How you lovey?' Cute!

@GlensHangar Ай бұрын

Noel - I can't believe you went to Saint Helena and didn't visit or mention that the Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is none other than Air Commodore Nigel James Phillips, CBE who is your 2nd cousin 3 times removed. I saw Napoleon at the airport - didn't need another mention or to see his house... who cares. I come for the airplanes, airports, and airlines.

@davidwilson39 15 күн бұрын

Agree, there was talk about the Blue Peter show and how that inspired the trip to St Helena .... I bet that programme mentioned Napoleon! Bit pointless going all that way and not showing some of the history to those not fortunate enough to be able to visit. One of the most disappointing videos for content ... although the air stewardess and airport staff were outstanding.

@kayroe1831 23 күн бұрын

Fun Fact: Briars Pavilion where Napoleon first resided before being moved to Longwood House, was where the Duke of Wellington stayed on his return from India in 1805.

@severalwolves Ай бұрын

16:47 as a history nerd, I was trying to figure out why the name of the island sounded so familiar… and then as soon as I saw that Napoleon statue in the corner, it finally clicked haha.

@sambhavgupta1677 Ай бұрын

I have never seen Noel so happy seeing an airplane land....I could literally see the glare and joy in his eyes😃

@Andy28548 Ай бұрын

Think that was the amount of coffee he been drinking prob hypo off the stuff 😂

@FlyingMaxFr Ай бұрын

As a French, to a British, thanks for avoiding talking about Napoleon!

@tmaker502 27 күн бұрын

I was gutted you didn't get to the top. I am sure it was windy and you was carrying a lot of equipment.

@Mikeew69 Ай бұрын

I was lucky to have spent 6 months on Ascension Island in 1992! A place that never leaves you once you have been there!

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

@mtt9772 Ай бұрын

Not going to lie, I thought you’d visit this place a lot sooner. With you being in the area I figured this video was coming soon! 😊 Great as always, Noel!

@johnfitzpatrick8094 Ай бұрын

Gold Blue Peter badge winging its way to Noel Philips no doubt...

@SophiaDavis-rs3zi Ай бұрын

@TorqueSim Ай бұрын

Great video! Such a neat place in the middle of nowhere. Thanks for taking us along!

@adamunterwalcher5094 Ай бұрын

I am ashamed that you didn't make it to the top of the stairs 😅😅

@FrankMcCoubrey-ex1mm Ай бұрын

Hi Noel. This has been my most favourite trip report you have ever posted. Amazing location and top quality content which we have become accustomed to from you. It’s always great to see locations which we only hear about. It’s great that you have dedicated your time to visit these out of the ordinary locations and report back on. Thanks you.

@noelphilips Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@derrickgitau8867 Ай бұрын

I really don't think St Helena has been on your bucket list

@kersie2000 Ай бұрын

I agree. He complaint a lot and was too negative.

Ай бұрын

No but views list yes

@Heather-xz3eo Ай бұрын

@@kersie2000you dont have to watch .... jog on if you dont like it

@Legofromthelowerlands020 Ай бұрын

Hey Noel, great video! Loving it. It’s good to see that you take feedback seriously. Thanks for showing the food, hotelroom and everything properly! Have a good one bruv! ❤

@saigonexile531 Ай бұрын

The immigration and customs officers were so cheerful!! What a nice greeting!

@davedavids57 Ай бұрын

I guess working just two hours a week makes you happy :p

@customxphoto Ай бұрын

Find someone who smiles at you like Noel smiles when a plane comes into view. 😘

@F0XP0D Ай бұрын

A friend of mine was in charge of getting the airport built . Moved from Eastbourne to live there for a few years to get it sorted. She had to get there via Navy ships. Looks Like she done an amazing Job ! Well done Helen Standen !!

@thefiestaguy8831 Ай бұрын

Been to Eastbourne numerous times. Definitely looks an upgrade in St Helena!

@NorthernMike-1 Ай бұрын

I was going to comment on what a nice Airport they have.

@fredericlepeltier3435 Ай бұрын

My first tought was how well it integrates into its surroundings. How well it use the local rocks combined with concrete. Reminded me of Franck Lloyd Wright "Falling water" in that regard. Well done to her!

@John-w1n7j Ай бұрын

Helen wasn't in charge of getting the airport built. It was Janet Lawrence and Sharon Wainwright before her. Helen did change management for SHG

@jacohauptfleisch935 Ай бұрын

Imagine the guys carrying buckets of cement up that ladder until the last step was cast. Great show - love it

@artboy57 Ай бұрын

At first I thought it was just an interesting little trip to a volcanic rock, how fun! Then I saw the $1900 price tag. Ouch!

@LatterDayLinus Ай бұрын

Yeah, flights to small islands like this can cost a pretty penny. I live in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, AK, and it costs roughly $1500 round-trip from Anchorage to the island. Not great when you're dealing with serious medical issues, that's for sure!

@petermorison6653 Ай бұрын

It's considerably less if you fly economy

@beachbumsailordude Ай бұрын

It's not the first video I've ever seen on this island. I guess if you wanted to dissappear it would be a place to go. But as I always say, "Noel Philips goes there so you don't have to." Great job as always Noel.

@Juanita-gf4te Ай бұрын

I always have a good book with me, on buses and planes and trains, in waiting rooms and cafes and restaurants............I never get bored and it deters people when I don't feel like chatting.

@charlesbrenan6269 Ай бұрын

Have already used Airalo e-sims in South Korea and Pakistan - totally with you on the promo. What a fantastic trip and a truly EPIC landscape on approach into St Helena! Take any of the negative comments with a pinch of salt - these vlogs aren't created in 2 minutes. Many thanks, once again. 🎄😊👍

@davidsherman5222 Ай бұрын

I'm in love with the flight attendant

@gribbo78 Ай бұрын

cringe

@MrKaquil Ай бұрын

The landing was so abrupt, for a second I thought that ur plane had hit some rock. Never imagined that Noel would climb up so many stairs. That too so steep. Good workout.

@leonhardeuler675 Ай бұрын

I really like these teeny tiny islands. Would be great to see the Falklands or maybe even South Sandwich island.

@barryallwood9640 Ай бұрын

I have been a subscriber for years now Noel. Your content just keeps getting better and better. Thank you Very much. 🤞Not long until 1M subs

@Seanney25582 Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t mind to be stranded there for a few days

@TravelAnorak Ай бұрын

It's great to see you doing St Helena as it's one of the lesser known destinations.

@paulh6096 Ай бұрын

Blue Peter sounds like what a Smurf would answer to a dirty joke

@CJ-xl3dh Ай бұрын

That's exactly the way to view things Noel. Really enjoy your content. Best wishes to you, Rachael and the kids👋😊.

@RikiB-f4c Ай бұрын

I love the concept of "we've got your money and you can only spend it here."

@richardhingston6073 Ай бұрын

She probably wasnt too chuffed to hear he'd be taking a load off the island... I doubt there is enough in circulation for every passenger to do that.

@pcgenie-la Ай бұрын

Whenever I think about filming my travels, I chicken out because I think it's all so routine. But this is a truly unique video. I'm glad you did it. Great video! Thanks.

@bbranett2188 Ай бұрын

I've talked to Assention Island on my 2 way radio from the Midwest.

@FreezyAbitKT7A Ай бұрын

on 27.385 MHz LSB?

@bbranett2188 Ай бұрын

@FreezyAbitKT7A, yes, about 8 years ago.

@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe Ай бұрын

Ascension Island has a massive, big protruding antenna that is visible from many a mile.🥒🥒🥒

@takatsukimemories7962 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Especially the footage of the approach in to landing, and just after take off. I could see some of the bumpiness. And when that cheeky wave came up out of nowhere: it was like the wave was a person crouching down, silently out of sight, then suddenly jumping out and shouting "BOO!"!!

@opdd122 Ай бұрын

now I need to go there to see what there’s on the top of those stairs.

@khwaac Ай бұрын

Just look on google maps

@TheBeatles.. Ай бұрын

never seen the Immigration officers, the hotel staff, the public SOOOOO friendly in any of Noels travel vids. Genuine friendly !! Well done to the people of St Helena!

@virtualflightdispatcher Ай бұрын

Since you are a FAA certificated private pilot, let me share a couple of my notes: The RNP 19 is the preferred approach and the MDA is 1540ft (DH 527ft), so you need about 600ft of hard ceiling to land there. The kicker is the 2200m visibility requirement (or basically 1 1/3 miles). If you can't break out at 1500ft and see the entire runway, it's game over. The problem with "game over" at St. Helena is where the hell do you divert to? A E190 can't carry six hours of gas, so it's a "point of no return" thing. If you don't have the minimums when you hit the PNR, you turn around and go back. In a lot of cases, I suspect they just don't launch to St. Helena. That makes getting stranded there a 50/50 thing. The runway is 6300ft long, so it could support an A319, but there isn't enough traffic there to justify it (nor could enough cargo be carried to make it worthwhile, hence the E190). The other reason for using an E190 (or any E-jet for that matter) is it is a beast in wind conditions. You can drop that into a parking lot in a 60kt headwind and not break a sweat (although the pilot may not feel that way...). It has to be a E190 because of the extra fuel it can carry. You could run a E175 there, but there's that "trade gas for payload thing" that doesn't make that work either. My second thought, what a wonderful little island. WOW! I think in two days, you can probably get around the island, get some rest and a decent meal and hop back on the airplane and fly out (presuming the flight isn't cancelled). Finally, thanks for sharing. Since I am a RW flight dispatcher working for an airline, I know the whole "have a plan B (and C)"".. must be in your back pocket at all times. If something happens, you go the next day...or the next. I've been doing that now for 45 years, so I stopped sweating that many many years ago. Keep taking us to the "off the beaten track" places. You are showing us the world that many don't get to see, and places that, as a practical matter, we will likely never get to visit...all the best!!

@JessicaPratt-gb1fy Ай бұрын

I would love to go to Saint Helena. I hope you have some decent time off to rest with your family, Noel. I was hoping you would relax a bit more and enjoy your isolation in a unique place - and I was willing you to go up the rest of the steps! I would have loved to see more of this amazing destination with such lovely people.