Taj Mahal Adventure - 48 Hours of travel for 1 hour at Taj Mahal - Worth It???

Today our Ultimate World Cruise takes us on a crazy Taj Mahal Adventure. We traveled 48 Hours on planes, trains, busses, golf carts all to spend 1 hours at Taj Mahal. We get stuck on the Indian train system on this was a crazy adventure. Was it worth it to see the Taj Mahal???
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[@cazt8110]

Starting to get the sense that this cruise is not as 'ultimate' as it should be. Very short port days and overlly ambitious itinerarys. 'Less is more' springs to mind.

[@livingphase2]

We have said the same thing that less is more.

[@triniphotofan5142]

Yes, definitely worth it to see one of the seven wonders of the world.

[@user-xf2jw8vu5p]

Wow, this sounds crazy. Think I would have stayed on the ship if I knew how this would go. Your positivity is commendable!

[@livingphase2]

Thank you!

[@KMMK2371]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing, so inspiring!🤎

[@samandkellealbrecht9034]

Nancy I think you are our national treasure! I so enjoy hearing yalls perspective. My Achilles heel is lack of sleep, but I would still want to see this. Bravo to you both. The Taj looked beautiful, I can imagine in person it’s breathtaking. Wonderful video

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for all your kind words.

[@nCnow4slp]

You are truly incredible. We are in awe of how you manage to handle the heat, the fast pace, the short nights, all while still keeping a smile on your face. Your resilience is truly admirable, and we appreciate you sharing your journey with us. Your travel videos are always a delight to watch, and we eagerly anticipate each new one. Thank you for letting us be a part of your adventures.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for all your kind words. Sometimes we’re not smiling, but we try not to let negativity interfere with our adventure.😉

[@deedodson9661]

Looked crazy and amazing. I am so glad you got to experience it. Love your positivity!

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much!!

[@dhutch13]

at least, if you only had just over an hour there, you were able to enjoy it in lovely late afternoon sunlight. absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@livingphase2]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Lana-tn2nb]

I e learned that cruising can be very limiting. Thank you!! I enjoy both of you very much ! Peace to you and yours!

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@musicfoodie8420]

Last year I was in Delhi and and hired a driver to take the trip to visit the Taj and the Red Fort. Leaving the hotel at 5.30 in the morning 2.5 hours to get there, 4 hours in Agra, and 3.5 hours return. I thought this was an epic trip, especially doing this solo! I got back in time to finish packing my bags and get on a flight back to the UK. I would encourage everyone to visit the Taj and Red Fort if they have the opportunity, I had a tear in my eye as I walked through the gates, it took my breath away. Im sorry you missed the Red Fort as the view of the Taj is amazing and to see the development of Mughal architecture to its peak at the Taj Mahal, you just appreciate the beauty a little more.

[@livingphase2]

The Taj Mahal was beautiful. We regret not having more time there. Sounds like your trip was wonderful.

[@desertsunset8025]

The adventure was the journey . And im glad you had this opportunity . Looks like fun and 48 hours to experience this site was exciting to watch . Love the culture and people ! So colorful .

[@livingphase2]

It was a wonderful day and adventure.

[@casitacindy461]

i have found neck pillows work, at least for me, much better with the velcro connector at the back of my head. love your videos. thank you for the efforts.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@lisastevensmyles4432]

Thank you for sharing such an amazing bucket list beauty. We really appreciate and live travelling through you around the world. Take care!

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much!

[@angelasofia7726]

I personally think the cruise needs to rethink the most important stops and consider what 's important...1 hr for the Taj Majal? Kidding... you are both tough ... such an iconic place ...great video!

[@livingphase2]

Royal Caribbean has been taking a lot of notes as this has been their first world Cruise. They seem to be listening to us and are happy to hear our feedback. Thank you for following along with us.

[@PeaceTrainJump]

Wow. You two are tough.

[@livingphase2]

😃

[@michelleb749]

Thats a bummer that you had to leave the Taj Mahal for a shopping stop.

[@AshleyPritchard-lq7be]

Love watching all your videos from your World Cruise and I wanted to share a quick tip for you both those neck pillows actually snap in the back of your neck not the front it will be more comfortable and better for your neck! I know you see people all the time with the pillow part behind them but that’s not the correct way to use them 😉 keep making those awesome videos

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gillianmellin8315]

Wow ! Exhausting! Not sure I would like that.

[@livingphase2]

Exhausting, yes. Beautiful and quite the experience though.

[@LynetteMueller]

Nice video. For another perspective visit bz travels.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@karencurry6777]

Definitely worth it for me

[@livingphase2]

😀

[@kikirush3642]

You two are amazing ! I was exhausted just listening to the this adventure! I have traveled and experienced such delays and frustrations on a much smaller scale, with little sleep….but this experience would have done me in! I admire your endurance and perseverance!

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@kirkknutson998]

I have not commented on any of your video/travels although I enjoy them immensely! But I think the most special part of this trip one the Taj Mahal, of course, and two taking photos with the locals there is no amount of money that can take the place of this special moment! 😢 Every person of Indian descent that I have met here in America has been warm, welcoming ,helpful and kind! What an adventure you two are on. I’m so happy you’re taking us with you! 🤩

[@livingphase2]

Glad you like them! One of the best things about this entire world Adventure is meeting all the different people around the world

[@kathyreed6988]

Wow such a long journey for a short amount of time. You both seem to have enjoyed the trip even though your time there was short, making the most out of the trip. We have so enjoyed watching you on this amazing trip.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for following along with us on our journey. We appreciate you.

[@annesander61]

There's so much more to see in New Dehli, Agra and Jaipur (often called the golden triangle). Its a pity you didn't have more time. I travelled for about 10 days just in that area and felt there was so much I still didn't get to see.

[@livingphase2]

We’ve said from the very beginning we feel like this entire entire experience is we are on the sampler platter cruise.

[@cathyhurst1946]

Thanks for sharing. What an adventure on the travels to get there. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriak2310]

Amazing presentation - thank you for the work you do in these videos to document and share your travels with us. ❤

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for your kind words and thank you for traveling along with us on our adventure.

[@John_Locke_108]

I get physically ill if I get less than 5 hours of sleep. No way I could have done this.

[@9OClockRant]

What an experience! I’m sure whiners will cry a river for views whining about how “horrible” the experience was. This video is a reason I’d enjoyed your videos. You were real about the bad but also share your insight of the goods. Just like a mom of one of the Expat KZbinrs living in China said, “why look for your bad when you can appreciate the good?” THANK YOU.

[@nancybarta8167]

Why are you so negative?

[@livingphase2]

We always do try to appreciate the good.

[@knottynumbers44]

Seems like RC drops the ball on about 2/3 of the included wonders of the world excursions for you all. Glad you got there, but it seems like they could have given you a bag lunch on the bus instead of having you eat a buffet lunch before taking you to the TM, and skipping the marble mall altogether, then giving you the good dinner after to maximize your time on site.

[@livingphase2]

We know, we know, we know, we absolutely agree with what you say.

[@user-ux6yq2ef6c]

Wow, what an adventure! You guys are amazing.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@user-dt5mk8hf5i]

It’s all about the journey. What an interesting and amazing journey. Best wishes for the rest of your travels. ❤

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much

[@sharronrenaud8611]

It sounds wonderful.

[@livingphase2]

😀

[@greenbutterfly-8]

WOW

[@nancybarta8167]

New delhi is where my brother lived for 4 years and he didnt want to come home!LOL I see why now!The taj looks heavenly!!!The pictures with the kids are adorable!I definitely think it was worth it!

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for following along with us on our journey!

[@pen4tenn]

I would love to see the Taz Mahal sometime, my husband has no interest in India. I would hope to have more than 1 hour 15 minutes. Beautiful place.

[@livingphase2]

Yes. You absolutely need more than an hour and 15 minutes.😉

[@lisaviviano1568]

I plan to visit India but by land tour. Preferring slow travel these days.

[@livingphase2]

You will be so happy. To have more time at some of these places would be a blessing.

[@margaretmcnarry4298]

The big question is: would you go back to India? More specifically New Dehli. Agra area and spend time exploring? I am so glad you achieved one more goal on your bucket list despite the travel woes, and that you felt that one hour at the Taj Mahal was worthwhile.

[@livingphase2]

This is Nancy speaking. I don’t have much desire to return to India with the exception if we could go to Northern India and see Calcutta or Darjeeling.

[@jazziered142]

I hope at the end of the cruise you do a detailed pros and cons of the cruise. I'm dying to know.

[@livingphase2]

I am sure we will do a recap of some sort at the end of the cruise. Overall, it has been absolutely amazing.

[@user-mm3qt4nf7i]

Hello Mike and Nancy... Despite the tiredness that you had to endure the once in your life experience of seeing the Taj Mahal in my opinion it was worth the 1 1/2 hour...I just enjoyed everything through your experience....so in your opinion is the Indian food different from one area to the other??? Like the spices and the way the cook the food???.wished i was there to taste the food 😁😁😁 when we were younger it would've probably be a piece of cake to travel like that but yeah ...we're not so young anymore we feel the tiredness a little more 😁😁😁 in my opinion just enjoy this world cruise thank you for sharing with us..❤

[@livingphase2]

This is Nancy here and we really experienced very little of India. So I’m guessing if we would go to Northern India such as the Himalayas it would be different. What I experienced on this excursion, and the Indian food they have had on the ship, taste relatively the same to me.

[@2tedmonds]

I aspire to your patience.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@ilovesparky13]

They shouldn’t offer the Taj Mahal as an excursion if the port is going to be that far away from it. Southern India has SO MUCH to offer, and it’s a shame that you didn’t get to explore it.

[@livingphase2]

Yes, we did miss seeing a lot of India by going to the Taj Mahal. It was one of the included world wonder experiences for us.

[@81ee]

Wow that’s a long way to go but it does look an incredibly special site.

[@livingphase2]

It was very special.

[@yogerke]

Wow, that was crazy. I think was a sad thing after all the travel time that you only got an hour to visit there. I bet a lot were visiting the excursion desk after that one. We have been on many cruises and when the excursions are not as good as they could be then it leaves a bad taste in the mouth for that place you visit.

[@livingphase2]

Our short time there was really unfortunate. This was one of the included world wonder excursions. It wouldn’t do any good to go to the excursion desk to complain for this one.😔

[@ra1937]

Question, would it have made a difference if you had been in the earlier boarding group?? Love the content btw :)

[@livingphase2]

There were three total groups that went to the Taj Mahal from the ship and the one that went from a different port didn't have any issues and actually had a much better experience. They eliminated the train ride and went for buses and that got them everywhere on time. So that would have made a difference

[@KatrinaLavelle-Counsell]

Loving your vlogs and yes I would think it must be worth it defintely a bucket list item. I once had a flight from Delhi to London can't believe I as only 4 hours away.

[@livingphase2]

I hope you get to visit there someday soon.

[@KatrinaLavelle-Counsell]

Thank you for your reply to take the time to do this was quite special as seem to have enough to do with posting your videos. I look forward to seeing them. Your stamina is amazing but we have been on about 5 cruises to the Med and the Caribbean and we know everything is just a taster but you always know the places you would like to visit again but at least you have managed a visit which will leave a memory.

[@whoooami2090]

That doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. We just got off a cruise and it was only seven days long. I was glad to be home to get some rest.

[@livingphase2]

It certainly was a lot of travel for a short amount of time.

[@sunshinerain1577]

💛💛❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@carolr9301]

Why didn’t they organise the trip to Agra from Mumbai? It’s was all so wonderful, but that was such a marathon of a journey.

[@livingphase2]

They actually did. There were some who went from Mumbai. There were just so many of us. They couldn’t schedule us all from one location. And their tour went much better.

[@carolr9301]

@@livingphase2 that’s good. It a shame your tour had so many hiccups.

[@kristinaschmit8009]

I wish you’d tell us prices on these excursions

[@livingphase2]

The Taj Mahal adventure was included in our cruise price as they included seven world wonder trips on our world cruise. We don’t have the specific cost of this trip.

[@Kathleen0206]

What an excursion this was, but worth the time spent travelling. Indiscreet question was this excursion included in your trip or did you have to pay for it?

[@livingphase2]

This excursion was included as one of the seven world wonder trips.

[@KS-kr4ok]

How much did the excursion to the Taj Mahal cost?

[@livingphase2]

The cost of this was included in our world Cruise package because they included seven world wonder visits.

[@radaroskeel8328]

How much was this excursion?

[@livingphase2]

This excursion was one of our world wonder visits included in the package. We had seven world wonder excursions included.

[@lisaviviano1568]

You still look tired! 🥱

[@livingphase2]

😴

[@bethonetwo]

How much was this excursion. I guess if you have to ask, you can't afford it as they say.

[@livingphase2]

This excursion was included with our cruise. Royal Caribbean included seven world wonders in the world Cruise and this was one of them.

[@DebbieDeWolf]

Makes no sense to me! Who wants to be rushed from place to place. Doesn’t sound fun or worthwhile.

[@livingphase2]

Yes, it was a lot of work for a short period of time.😕

[@KS-kr4ok]

48 hours to see a palace for an hour. nope

[@livingphase2]

We don’t disagree.

[@lizzishaw]

Wow, you two are hardcore! I couldn't have coped with all that travel and lack of sleep. I appreciate your positivity. I think I'd have been ready to kill someone!

[@livingphase2]

We say we can always sleep when we get back on the ship.😀