London to Istanbul OVERLAND in 7 Days | Midnight Train To Georgia: Ep 1

We travelled overland on trains and buses from London to Istanbul in just 7 days.
This is the first leg of our overland trip from London to Tbilisi, Georgia.
Our journey included enjoying the beer halls of Munich; exploring the gorgeous streets of Salzburg; riding the giant ferris wheel in Vienna; relaxing in the baths of Budapest; admiring the churches of Belgrade; having a traditional meal in Sofia; and taking the Sofia express overnight train to Istanbul.
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[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks for all the amazing feedback so far!! Absolutely loved editing this film, and the trip was so much fun. Episode 2 will be out next Saturday (30th March)

[@sonjataylor8313]

Hey Karl! I'm usually a lurker that never comments, but I have been following your channel since 2019, when I was 16 years old and first getting ideas about long-term travel and solo backpacking. I'm now 21, and last year I did my first backpacking trip across Europe, visiting a lot of places you visited (Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Istanbul). Watching this felt like such a full circle moment. I've discovered so many amazing places through your videos - now I can watch you discover all of the incredible places I was lucky enough to see last year. Now, I can finally say I was re-living travel memories through your camera, rather than simply daydreaming. Thank you for this, what a wonderful way to spend an hour. Keep up the good work! Love from the USA!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Love this full circle story, thanks for watching 😊

[@katarjin]

That is one heck of a trip there, sounds like a good time.

[@tesekkur]

You took exactly the same route I took from London when I was 21. The only difference I bought a car in England and my friends and I drove it. It was such a good fun.

[@UnderSurveillance335]

These two are proper funny dudes, please take them with you everywhere

[@karlwatsondocs]

I'll try ;)

[@Enchantedgenerations]

Lol...where's James?@@karlwatsondocs

[@gavinwilkinson3722]

Love this style of more un polished with mates trip compared to the big budget sponsor tours

[@gregsnell]

“Culture before beer. …but I guess here Beer is Culture and Culture is Beer so I guess we’re fine.” 08:50 😂 Gold.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha glad you’re enjoying it buddy 😊

[@GK-ob8mj]

Budapest is one of the most amazing cities in Europe!

[@Gabrielm624]

Never seen this channel before and I subscribed less than 5 minutes in to the video before watched the whole thing, what a gem I have found!!

[@dazcaz8205]

Watch his old honk Kong to NYC trip series he did ten years ago!

[@ter1413]

This Karl dude can't make a bad travel vid! Great stuff!

[@MThgv]

I’m stunned by how you guys react to this. For me as a Dutch citizen I take all this for granted. This made me realize, it hit quite deep and made me realize how privileged we sometimes are.

[@Shuubox]

Something about this video, there's a really cool vibe to it! there's so many cool places and your editing is excellent as always 😄

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

You three seem to have a crazy good time in any situation. Hope to see them again in your videos.

[@user-xt3ve6fn7v]

Just loved watching this episode. Cant wait to see part 2. What a great trip .

[@zaklinden8786]

Watching this on the big screen at a backpackers lodge at Tongariro National Park in NZ 😁

[@karlwatsondocs]

Love it!! 😊

[@adamandlinds]

Killer intro! Can't wait for this one! Some of the best plans are written on the backs of cocktail napkins!

[@karlwatsondocs]

haha enjoy buddy :)

[@paulduncan4892]

Please travel with these two more, you all work really well together.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Planning on it 😊👍

[@paulduncan4892]

Pick it up again from Tbilisi, and head East towards China, overland of course.... The sleeper train from Tbilisi to Baku, then across the Caspian into Turkmenistan and beyond. A bit like the first series of Race Across the World.

[@thenotoriousbjb3556]

@@karlwatsondocs I agree with this fella’s comment. This is the first time I’ve stumbled across your channel and you 3 genuinely give out Clarkson, Hammond and May vibes (without the cantankerousness of Clarkson!) in terms of how well you all bounce off each other. No aspects of your video of conversations with each other feel contrived either, which is refreshing in comparison to many travel KZbinrs out there. Really impressed and you have gained a new sub!

[@heikeherbert3683]

just one word:BRILLIANT

[@McdanielJenHome]

Love the 3 of you together! Always love your vlogs and random t shirts! Looking forward to part 2! Cheers for sharing x

[@msmith677]

Glad to see you're back in action!

[@darraghburke8567]

Definitely the best job karl has done at showing off the food and how good it is in the countries he visits

[@petefraser3013]

Brilliant vid. Thoroughly enjoyed the banter.

[@dr.kashifulhaq6372]

Wow Beautiful Vlog. Fast moving, gripping and awesome places you have shown.❤

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

I can't wait to see Georgia! 😉 A great train trip across Europe 👍👍

[@Sdc68]

Fantastic series as always

[@justinoboyle5767]

This is a massively underrated channel. Great job lads. Hi from NYC

[@kimoevlogs]

Hey Karl, we freaking loved watching this one buddy! Reminded us of our time in Munich and Vienna. So awesome to see. Always waiting for the next one. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@alantinoalantonio]

Thanks Karl! Cheers!!

[@justynal776]

Great video Karl!! Thank you 😊

[@KobiWan96]

Me and my mate just booked time off for an overland trip Copenhagen to Barcelona, so this couldn't come at a better time to hype us up! Love your videos, Karl!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Sounds like a good route!

[@george95877]

Really great work as always Karl! Keep the videos coming

[@waters1801]

Such an enjoyable watch!

[@petesworld9829]

Another great video! Look forward too seeing episode 2 👍🏻🌍

[@FairDinkumAdventure]

Another sensational travel video Karl....we love your work 🎞👍🏼

[@donnas411]

Hey Karl! What an awesome trip! ❤

[@rohinaiqbal7109]

The massage 🤣. Your friends seem like good sports throughout this trip.

[@stinkymotor]

MORE OF THIS PLEASE

[@chillout914]

It is crazy how the serbian food looks like Greek or middle eastern/ North African food ... and we still feel very different , Greetings Serbia from Tunisia

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Wow! a loved loved this! a what a wonderful adventure by the three Musketeers

[@cinemagirl4907]

Really loved this.

[@nodarinebunishvili8449]

I'm glad that you visited my home country of Georgia!

[@sagartomar3461]

Loved it .

[@bernardtan3639]

Hi! Karl👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Fantastic well edited vlog. Your 2 travel companions so exciting. Looking forward to your next posting. Cheers! 🍻

[@arindamb]

'Hopwarts' was a missed opportunity.

[@TwoMadExplorers]

Fantastic video as always 👍

[@MrArikan]

Awesome video! can't wait for ep.2!

[@grymstone]

An amazing video Karl, loved every bit of it. Hope to see more train trip videos in the future

[@globalfilmpaul]

I love Before Sunrise as well. I did a self guided tour of all the sights they visit in the film. Great way to see Vienna. Looking forward to the Georgia section. One of my favourite country I have visited

[@RemyArbec]

Haven't watched it yet but will get to it in 10 minutes. I already know this will be great!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers man

[@nathanbaldwinUK]

Great video, nice of David Williams to support a growing KZbin channel

[@yasmeenislam3330]

It is a great title and I'm glad you stuck with it 😂 excited to watch

[@ItsBugsy]

Amazing, loved the vid Karl

[@hellodee06]

Stairs!! 😂 Another absolutely brilliant video! Fantastic laughs and adventures, thanks Karl!

[@miata-ridin-geezer4922]

Europe is such a beautiful country, hope to visit some day

[@nickczep]

Absolutely love this content Karl, eagerly awaiting the next episode. Please do more in the future!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Will do for sure :)

[@israelcarter]

Great video Karl another wild adventure through Europe. seems stressful taking all those trains and buses on such a short trip.

[@yn3481]

Loved this video

[@tymmmy100]

Egézségedre!!! 🍻

[@OlliePotts]

Quality, feels like we are on it with you! Off to Georgia myself next week :)

[@jz427_19]

Great content as usual, need more sporadic trips like this!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Plan to 😊

[@daveybecks0879]

Awesome video as always. I'll actually be in Winnipeg for the first time, April 18 for the Canucks/Jets game!

[@czemille4a]

wow! halfway thru this vid and iam having tummy ache from all that laughing! i wanna have this kind of travel experience too!

[@Andy2024.]

Great video, one day the BBC will notice you mate. I wish I had a mate that looks like Nick Frost, absolute legend 👍

[@paulscott775]

Can only say one thing...."absolutely bloody brilliant". Typical lads on an adventure!!!! But captured with your usual aplomb, skill and judgement. A Master of your Craft. Makes for an hour's pure enjoyment. Thanks 👍👍

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊👍

[@anniedonnelly7416]

CUTEST kitties ever!!!❤

[@susanglasgow8992]

Great vlog, love your friends xxx

[@gigifromnewyork4194]

This video got me excited; I want to make similar trips!

[@kathyp1243]

What fun! You should travel with these guys more often :)

[@Husapalooza]

Kick ass. Sounds fun and exhausting, lol

[@thomasl1234]

As an austrian I loved the struggle with the weißwurst 😂😂

[@thomasl1234]

Very cool!!!

[@Flynt75]

The couples massage in Budapest had me absolutely creased 🤣 Brilliant video mate - as always!

[@tampamari030975]

Lololol I died when they showed the underwear haha

[@mikepatton5202]

Kev is the real star of the show...my favourite bit of the whole video was the eating sandwiches bit. Edge of your seat shit.

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

Epic. Seems like a great bunch of guys to hang out with.

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

I'll be visiting Istanbul this summer, I can't wait.

[@MokusGreen]

What a nice trip :-)

[@Tanatie]

Great video, again. Though I keep thinking you're traveling with Nick Frost which is cool AF 😂

[@AshtonManuelOfficial]

As an Australian watching this I immediately felt that first night in a city "let's get way too drunk and be hungover day 1" feeling haha

[@robertpavey5615]

Drinking beer in a great big hall in Germany looks like great fun until that one person gets up and starts ranting. Edit..Good lord! Salzburg looks rather wonderful!

[@robscovell5951]

Especially if they are a failed art student

[@JamesKerwin]

Looking forward to part 2. (British Istanbul Resident)

[@michaelparry2262]

I am planning to go to Tbilisi later this year or next year, really glad of your video, it's definitely high up on the list now.

[@AnikKhandakar]

My mentor ❤ 🙌

[@Bringos76]

That was great Karl! I liked the part with the train in the restaurant the best! That was funny!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers mate 😊

[@RamazannCankan]

Good video the 2 guys

[@41orchard]

Great watch, I had no idea Nick frost was Irish!

[@jguthrie100]

Wish I'd have met you in Vienna! Could've shown you the best wine & beer spots. That bright pink building is my lovely office, the Magenta T-Mobile office Great video!

[@davidbennett3107]

Watched both 😮 brilliant.brilliant brilliant.😊😂🍺🍾😎👍

[@JohanV66]

Every KW episode is a winner, but this one takes the comedy cup. 5 stars, again!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers man 😊

[@faenorsjewel5618]

Literally rewatched the channel update about 3 hours ago thinking "well its the end of march now Karl" lmwo

[@BordersofAdventure]

You guys need to travel more together - hilarious fun!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks!! Sorry we missed you 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@BordersofAdventure]

@@karlwatsondocs Yeah, shame on you guys!! ;)

[@thomas74london]

Belgrade city center hasn't changed much since my last trip 6 years ago 😆

[@CecilliaDB]

I cannot get over how funny the accidental couples massage and super sexy paper undies. These two are priceless travel companions. Budapest is an absolute highlight for any age.

[@absarahmad2245]

I have lost the count of the glasses of bear y'll drank 😂 loved the video man!

[@user-gi2ep9ey9z]

Nice video teddy shaggy 😆

[@DebyColes]

Love this type of random adventure. Thanks for showing all the fun

[@emmaelizabeth3652]

Karl! Absolutely loving this vlog. Just come across this channel and it's really good, especially loving the Beer Hogwarts and the couples massage 😂. You guys should come to Northern Pakistan! Keep up the great editing, voiceovers and background music. Top Class !

[@karlwatsondocs]

kzbin.info/aero/PLi_ubgzYiPgtcG2Xvd44xGAD_mbcpMBSS&si=vGBnSHXTjbqqK5sR 😉👍

[@emmaelizabeth3652]

@@karlwatsondocs I remember seeing this ♥️ coming back for part 2?

[@TheTomatenfritz3000]

Looks like you're having a blast! :) I actually can't believe you made all those connections on day one and arrived on time in Munich. I would've bet a lot of money on Deutsche Bahn screwing up at least once...

[@gilberttello08]

Hello from Philippines!

[@daniellockett9975]

The fella with the glasses is a dead spit for Lev Schreiber!

[@marciamenezes2145]

Viajar e muito bom mais voltar pra casa é ainda melhor saudades do meu Brasil 🇧🇷

[@deirdrenugent1887]

3 characters 😂😂..more please ..hello from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

I didnt even know that i could reach london in one day by train. Your into reminds me of abroad in japan. Cool video. Greatings from munich. I know videos of ben from nearfromhome. So it was the best guide you can get Usually you could get "bayern ticket" as well until salzburg eventhough its austria. 3 people would have been around 50 euro in total not each😂

[@AM-sg4zg]

Amazing trip! Why in the world did you not get an Interrail pass though?