Overnight on Arctic Sleeper Train (The Lapland Express)

[@SimonWilson12]

Just to let you know I’ve dropped a Limited edition Skint x Monopoly T-shirt after the last series - skintstuff.com/collections/limited-edition/products/limited-edition-monopoly-skint-tshirt Hope you like it and as always, thank you for the support 🙏🏼❤️

[@jordanthe1st946]

Hat link ?

[@rainshine3457]

Just ordered it today Simon, have 2 skint sweatshirts and one skint 2 shirt already. Been a fan of your videos for years. You keep me going with your videos give me something to look forward to too. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Nick 🎅🤶

[@SimonWilson12]

⁠@@jordanthe1st946in the description mate and also - www.swimzi.com/shop/shop/simon-wilson-fairisle-knit-reflective-superbobble-hat/

[@jordanthe1st946]

@@SimonWilson12 sweet mate missed it 😂😂

[@ComedyTimeswithtone]

This is how you enjoy your life people 👍🏽👍🏽

[@typicalmatt7592]

“I’m going to get something healthy.” “Can I get a pizza please” 😂😂😂 Love you Simon

[@snyp2527]

I was searching for this comment ahahahha

[@xlc6870]

Yeah but also he called “Crisps” “Chips” which is the american way of saying it so I guess he has been to america too much haha

[@pertorvund]

And the "no salad"

[@SimonWilson12]

Love you too ❤️😎

[@MihailBFC]

pizza is actually healthy because is baked.

[@mehvinng4610]

Christmas season is coming and these videos feel so cozy to watch from home. Who’s watching this in December 2024 v

[@CarlMCL]

This caught me off guard, didn't expect another trip so soon.

[@SimonWilson12]

I didn’t either! I don’t know what’s wrong with me 😅

[@Aura.cosplay]

Bro never takes breaks😭

[@donleo8037]

​@@Aura.cosplaybreaks from traveling? I've been working in construction 7 days a week for 30 years non stop lol

[@julanbreit]

I was thinking the same haha. But made my evening!

[@chrisward8466]

@@SimonWilson12the dollars👀👀🤣

[@tjbatth]

Social anxiety is scared of this guy

[@Issy786x]

?

[@moonliteX]

i​@@Issy786x i'm afraid of this guy OMG

[@moonliteX]

as a finn, i think this guy might be a sociopath.

[@ianpavey-tz6jr]

I hear ya!!

[@A.Basha24]

Amen to that, talkative AF!

[@muratkarahaan]

"I'm gonna go with something healthy, pizza, no salad, extra chips and coke zero." Absolute legend you are lol

[@tom24aba]

Lmao. Loved how he said that and said no to salad lmao

[@formxshape]

Surprised he didn’t ask for a frying pan of cheese 😂

[@SuperJono42]

The chips were the crisps

[@Henrik.S8]

_"people are so friendly on this train"_ It's because *you* are friendly 😃

[@toinenosoite3173]

Oh so true, and "strangely" enough noone is friendy to people behaving badly anywhere in the world.

[@natejute]

​@@toinenosoite3173i mean🙃 have u worked at a gas station b 4😅

[@Baltazar-qx5kj]

Bro you can be a dick to them and they don't care and still be nice to you I've seen many like that the workers are still nice but still need to get off

[@justamanofculture12]

As they say beauty lies in the eyes of beholder 💯.....

[@thwalesproductions]

Another great day when Simon posts, and another video so soon after a series finishes?!?! This is an absolute gem

[@123bwlch]

Ydi wir, cytuno.

[@simonpilk]

I did it last year in March 2022 and took the later sleeper from Helsinki at 2313 and arrived Rovaniemi at 1115 or so. I had a sleeper with en-suite and slept superbly and had dinner and breakfast in the dining car which was brilliant. So recommended and I did a bucket list job of driving a snowmobile. The restaurant at the station in Rovaniemi does a superb pizza which is really big and just what you need before the train back to Helsinki! I took the train just before 2100 that arrives back in Helsinki at about 0930. Simon is always friendly as I am another Simon and we are both from Wales!!

[@pietvelkens219]

tnx for the info

[@karate_girl_ibiza]

Lucky 😮❤

[@karate_girl_ibiza]

He sounds like a manc ?

[@niallkeyes9904]

@@karate_girl_ibizaclean your ears 🤣

[@DONTHASSLETHEHOFF]

Swede here. Nice to see that you're visiting our brothers and sisters in Finland!

[@goodputin4324]

But Finns aren't Scandinavian

[@baverfjant]

@@goodputin4324So? They're Nordics and used to be part of Sweden. There's a long history between us.

[@goodputin4324]

@@baverfjant still not Scandinavians!

[@baverfjant]

@@goodputin4324No one said they are Scandinavians. Although they are part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, which is why sometimes people include Finland and even Iceland, practically substituting Nordics for Scandinavia.

[@goodputin4324]

@@baverfjant nein.

[@jenniferjanssen9876]

The Finn’s are wonderful people by nature!!!

[@dylanhowell9068]

such a honest and nice gentleman every interaction you had you was so polite respectful and even helpful with the family at the end , we need more people like you in the world

[@AlBICIDI]

He comes from Real estate sales background if that helps you realize why he is the way he is

[@jonbird3697]

I just watched this on the back of another KZbin suggestion from a different travel blogger. Same journey, but I must say the difference in attitude was stark! I love your upbeat and friendly nature, taking pleasure in the small things like clever usage of space and chatting to guests and staff alike. Keep it up!

[@Cool-Tina]

One month later and the same experience! I very much enjoyed both styles but admit I identified with this one! 😅

[@Youj510]

Love how Simon kept talking to the staff outside when there was only 8 minutes for the train to leave and random questions as well 😂 I will be to paranoid in case I miss the train

[@clive_the_fat_cat]

I hate it when my friends do stuff like that

[@marksaar9698]

He is outsideof the train so its normal to talk

[@henrik1743]

Lol same, and as a swede I could never film myself like this talking loudly in english in public spaces like this haha

[@irielion3748]

He's gotta get his footage!

[@lukeearl2588]

Finland weather is no joke. I was there yesterday after flying from Bangkok to London with Helsinki being my layover flight. The cold hit me so hard. -11 degrees when Thailand was 30+. Definitely shocked me. Fair play to Simon for dealing with the cold better than I ever could!

[@Finnishkebab]

Sometimes we get -20 Even -30 here in inner land 😎

[@greencontact]

@@Finnishkebab yeah my record is -43 at Pori. was in -98 or so. But yeah -11 is sweet walk in the park kinda weather. :D

[@aggcavan943]

-11 is still shorts weather. I’m on the back of a garbage truck in -25 to -30 sometimes. It’s not that bad. Yes. I’m Canadian.

[@abdelkarimbaghdadi2094]

Brother we can't get enough of ur content, double the duration of videos, it's a great combination of good quality, genuine travelling which is rarely done with such authenticity and variety+ the friendly character u got, am an old fan in other platforms.

[@mattiagrava1385]

Why is Simon the best KZbinr? Because he’s a traveller and not a KZbinr: genuine and friendly, it’s like tripping with a friend

[@cloudistired]

“i feel like im trektrendy on this train” was too funny, two of my favourite youtubers ;D

[@monthefife1]

I lived in Tampere on a work placement in 2007. It was -31 degrees, but the city kept functioning. I got the train up to Rovaniemi and loved it. Snowmobiling and husky sledging as well as meeting Santa was epic. Highly recommend.

[@jaakkovento6509]

Nice to have you here in Finland Simon, hope you enjoyed yourself!

[@j4miee]

You're the most lovely guy, always so polite and courteous wherever you go - credit to you man

[@aliciairedale220]

Tervetuluoa suomeen! Welcome to Finland! The one and only home of santa 🎅

[@RoseGarden86]

Simon is always so nice to strangers and so friendly with everyone. I like that

[@tfinde]

It bothers me how many questions he asks staff members.

[@DarkAndVelvetNights]

0:32 Finland has two official languages. Finnish and Swedish. The first part is in Finnish and the second in Swedish. Bot means trainstation.

[@RaZhanBreonna]

He’s an introverts worst nightmare.

[@fyed1]

Just watching your videos make me want to travel a lot after i complete my studies. Explore places, meet people and have fun!

[@HKKRAMER]

Simon, you are brilliant. The way you are so friendly to all is just perfect.

[@OTCStudios]

There’s a lot of travel KZbinrs, and they have good videos because of their destinations. Or some of the stories they tell. But Simon is the one of the few who does that while also being an entertaining personality

[@effkay3691]

You don’t think he asked bleeding obvious questions like, Are we close to Helsinki? Do you have a menu? What time does the sun come up?

[@OTCStudios]

@@effkay3691 he does that’s what’s funny. Adds to his character lol.

[@johnhortaleza]

It's my first time watching you. You always say everyone is friendly but the truth is your positive energy is so contagious and they're just reciprocating it! I'd be super eager to help or even have a small convo with someone with that kind of vibes! Cheers mate!

[@ChevyBM]

5:59 there must be chilly in the train!

[@salonjuna]

Nope, when I was going Oulu-Turku with this train the thermostat was lovely, outside was -31°C and the cabin temp was around 23°C, actually better heating and insulation than at my home!

[@matt6331]

Your mum raised you well

[@CRINGE_EDITS_]

Im sick, feeling cold even though its summer, hidden in my blanket with the lights turned off, wanted something to watch and got this video recommend just now. Hope it makes me feel cozy.

[@tobyskinner94]

Those clips on the bed are to lock/close the top bunk when they aren't being used.

[@turpasauna]

One of the reasons so many cabins are empty, is that many passengers hop on at Tikkurila or later. The other reason is that the prices of these rides have been increasing at insane speed. Less and less Finns can afford it, sadly. Ps. The last time I visited Rovaniemi, it was -42C.

[@IDWHACKYE]

WHAT. A. GUY.

[@JohnnieJames]

Cheers mate thank you mate

[@kakabengala7525]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PotionMaster21]

Happy Days

[@askdr.stupid]

Ace Rimmer 😂

[@gibsongibbons]

The illumination at 12:50 comes from electric arcs at the overhead lines. They do that here when there is frost on the lines.

[@jd7499]

One of the Best Travel guide Tours from Simon. Gone from, American Monopoly Board Game Challenge, and straight into his next incursion of his travels. Love it.

[@Quuqqe]

A Finn here, I've always loved these overnight trains! Such sweet memories also from when I was a child and going on a holiday with family. Your train was quite empty from Helsinki, but many passengers board with a car as it's easier to move in the destination that way. And the first car boarding place is in Pasila, Helsinki (next stop after Helsinki central railway station) so many people board from there and later stops.

[@jacrispy633]

Always a good day when Simon posts

[@vs-qj9ey]

Been watching for years and it makes me really happy to see you in my hometown! Welcome to Finland, hope you'll have great time!

[@franjeffery5913]

Oh my god! Did not expect a video today but I’m so glad there is one! I’ve always wanted to take this train 💜

[@SimonWilson12]

I didn’t expect to make one for a while but either 😅 I recommend taking it! It was good 🚂

[@thunderbear0]

15:24 beautiful family having good time together, love seeing it. God bless

[@tom24aba]

Love it!! That train puts the Amtrak we were on to shame! You looked freezing bud!!!! Keep it going Simon!!

[@julieeggleton9743]

Hopefully you will be joining Simon again soon!

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

Eres una leyenda absoluta Mate

[@aquilinorodrigo]

@tom24aba Legend! You should defo meet up again!

[@thesternword]

Simon seems like a genuine good bloke.

[@puredruid]

This guy has just completed a Monopoly tour across America while heavily jetlagged and still brings us more content? Damn, this is why we love you Simon! You beautiful madman haha.

[@Jordanrichard206]

He recorded that in October

[@Eamtube]

And he has been on Sky Sports too recently

[@mattiaho7048]

It's great to see you in Finland, you need to go from sauna to ice swimming and back to sauna! Excited for this series

[@justheretoblab]

That 'handle' is part of the system that holds the bed once you flip it up

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Thank you. I just scrolled to find the answer. Top blabbing

[@Mikey101160]

Legend. Too easy!

[@burly636]

I was looking for that answer because I seen it on another video. Thank you.

[@percismehta8959]

Each of yr video is great entertainment. You'r one hell of a guy.

[@aidan6789]

Only Simon would would give us a 10 episode series of him travelling around America, then a few days later release another great video. The commitment is crazy 🙌

[@gregmccance6773]

I’m off to Rovaniemi a week on Sunday to see Santa with the kids. This got me very excited

[@karlaquigley4357]

It causes me anxiety how calm you are when you're late 😂😅

[@Darksideee84]

I was in Saariselka Northern Finland this time last year. Took my daughter to Lapland for 4 nights to see Santa. Absolutely unbelievable experience.

[@goodputin4324]

So did you see Santa?

[@Darksideee84]

Yes i did

[@goodputin4324]

@@Darksideee84 show us the pics

[@jonmcguinness8954]

Crazy to think I was just watching you in the US and now I could have bumped into you in Helsinki. Hope you’re having a great time in Finland

[@helloworld9769]

Same! I wish I’d met him.

[@gjones8455]

From a Welsh lad you are a Welsh legend !🐐

[@GraveVisitations]

I'm like a child on Xmas morning when I see Simon posting a new video 🎄😁

[@TrueGold88]

One of the best long ride trains i've ever seen, Looks good and comfy!

[@wilmavayrynen2830]

Tervetuloa Suomeen! Welcome to Finland!

[@FIN86fi]

Wtf yea🎉

[@Halsteed]

I love that this is uploaded so soon after the USA series! Bald would of been a perfect addition to this episode I won't lie. Amazing still!

[@matteoclaeskens]

Only Simon would arrive ont he platform with 9min to spare and start small chatting with the train staff. What a guy!

[@nikifmxx]

This is so awesome to see you in my home country! I hope you enjoy your stay Mr.Wilson

[@PnadroJJ]

Dude Simon is such a genuine person, seeing a new upload makes the week better

[@danmacharianjihia8463]

Nat Geo comes this far...my goodness God is wonderfull.thank you Simon

[@shorv]

Entirety of Finland: *trying to quickly end the social interaction* Simon: "Where's the jacuzzi lol"

[@steveloader]

Yes I wasn’t expecting a new one so soon! What a result. Thanks Simon

[@liamoconnell491]

Love your videos Simon, been watching you since your first video when you visited Ireland. I remember when you only had a few thousand subscribers it’s honestly amazing to see how far you have come and it is a pleasure to follow along the way 🤝

[@justdontworrybehappy]

i reckon Simon’s body is adapted to need no sleep and never be jet lagged! he is crazy!

[@patpats5277]

Simon. I really love this video. Fascinating train experience. "I'll go for something healthy, a pizza and packet of crisps please"!! - also best comedy content! You're a legend mate!

[@louisthompson6333]

Please keep the consistent uploads Simon they’re incredible 🙌🏻

[@Zeldspace]

I’m so jealous. What an amazing experience to do that by yourself.

[@larissa_7729]

You have the best outgoing and friendly personality. Works very well for these videos and in life I’m sure.

[@jimmiekarlsson4458]

My grandmother came from Lapland, from a small town called Kittilä. Some area there have the record cold in all of Finland, in 1999 it was like -51 Celcius

[@kievobrien1]

Simon is definitely my favourite youtuber, classics for days and so innovative

[@joepatto7014]

i love finland so much , helsinki is amazing you should go back and explore the city more

[@jasoncleenwerck]

There are people working 24/7 for years, so i'm glad u finally travel and enjoy cities more, not like it's a very hard job. U make it what u want it! Let's do even more Simon, never enough on this.

[@katyamcflyxX]

Can't wait to see how you enjoyed Finland. Doesn't even look cold yet! 🤭

[@TubbiesTravels]

So cold

[@carlobre9220]

Mate we love the dedication that’s class keep it coming

[@MD62011]

Simon love your videos man!!! The monopoly series have been my favorite by far!! Can’t wait for more videos.

[@typhoon5445]

Love your style Simon doing these videos just started to find your blogs … looks a clean train

[@coasttocoast23]

I was worried after the New York series ending we wouldn’t see Simon any time soon. Unexpected surprise 😀

[@Kylarfi]

Welcome to Finland mate!

[@davidknell8831]

Love the way he pops a question ! Like it’s ’one last thing’ then pops 20 more questions ! 😂

[@clifton8253]

Always a good day when Simon posts a brand new video! Cant get enough! Thanks Mr Wilson!

[@marinersnation]

Dude, I wasn’t expecting this so soon after the last series! You love to see this man!

[@aviationstuff1965]

Thanks for epic vids as always, Simon!

[@tillbis]

Getting a Finnish person to talk is impressive, kudos to Simon! Amazing people when you actually make contact with them, but sometimes they are so hard to talk to.

[@BoKjell]

Especially us Swedes, Fins and Danes are not really happy to talk, simply cause we don't absolutely care about you, we can help you but thats about it. Norwegians are more friendly but don't expect friendship in any Scandinavian country thats how it works here, we are definitely not here to small talk or listen about your weather and these things. Many visitors sees that as rude but its not, heard that many times from visitors here in Sweden why you so rude..

[@ryuhayabaker]

​@@BoKjellI really like the Finns. They're crazy people when they want to be. Nutty language too.

[@minnaorv]

Not really.. thats just a stereotype. We finns are still humans and want to be polite. If someone talks to us then ofc we will answer

[@BoKjell]

@@minnaorvNo really? As I said ofc we gonna answer questions but 99% people won’t talk about weather or any small talk or how they call it in england and these countries.

[@shelzp7272]

My grandparents were from Sweden and moved to the US, a lot of Swedish was spoken while I was growing up. All my life we’ve ‘been Swedish’, language, food, culture etc. so after a DNA test imagine our surprise when we found out we’re Finnish haha… I know that in past history the kingdoms have gone back and forth but yeah, it was a shock. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Funny thing is, my mom was shy and sometimes my dad would tease that she ‘was Finnish’ and I wish she was still here to laugh about this with us.

[@GiannisAndre-k3b]

It will be really helpful if for every trip (airplane or train) or even hotel that you going to Mention the prices so we can have an image of those trips costing 😊 Keep going with the good work your amazing your videos are awesome

[@BobDoesReviews]

This dude is quickly becoming my fav youtuber. I love how he edits videos now.

[@AshmewStudios]

Next time you're in the US, you should take the California Zephyr from Chicago all the way to the San Francisco Bay Area. There's a lot of really nice scenery! If you're in Canada, The Canadian is also a really cool train that goes across Canada.

[@jamesanderson839]

Lets goooooo!! More Simon all the time! 🚆

[@PapaClarkeTheGoat]

Didn’t expect a video so soon Simon the GOAT 🐐

[@power_curve]

It can't be a good day without a Simon Wilson upload. Love the vids man 👏

[@jeffreyconley7729]

I literally (in Simon’s voice) will watch anything Simon does! The best!!!!!!!

[@spidyman8853]

Wow the people of Finland speak good English. I was like Simon is chatting away in English to strangers, will they understand him. Oh wow I was intrigued.

[@rameezmalik3195]

Simon coming out with consistently fire content. As a viewer we love it!

[@TSnlbg]

That thing at 10:29 looks like its where the bottom of the top bed will fix onto when folded up, to create more space of someone is travelling alone

[@brucecook1156]

I absolutely loved this video and I loved the mention of TrekTrendy!!! He is an amazing YTer just like you, you two should totally collab together on a video, I love it when you travel with other people like you did in the USA Monopoly to Times Square, New York. Great video, Simon! Have a good one mate!

[@yeezusair1472]

Man says he will be healthy. I’ll have the pizza no salad 😂 love this guy

[@byzantinexile]

Simon is one of the reasons why the British conquered the world. I've never seen such indefatigable friendliness and interest.

[@slipperyjoker2659]

I would love to visit Finland at some point. Definitely a different adventure to the more popular places everyone go to. Great video Simon!

[@DarkAndVelvetNights]

Where are you from?

[@MalinaM1]

Finally got the hat!! Your collaboration finally dropped I got the alpine lace one because yours wasn’t out yet but I’m going to pick up two hats! Can’t wait to get yours as well!

[@DriftingFuton]

Simon: I’ll have something healthy Also Simon: I’ll have the pizza without the salad 🍕 also have you got fries?? 😂 never change Simon

[@cjc201]

😂