Taking the TRAIN to the ARCTIC CIRCLE - FULL SERIES

[@icameheretolaughatyou774]

I thought I am having a dejavu and I felt like I have watched it before. Well, it is just a compilation from last year videos. Still Happy Holidays hoping next 2025 will still be a banger.

[@robburgess4556]

Yeah, when he realised that he booked his ticket for the wrong day it confirmed my thoughts that I'd already seen this.

[@DownieLive]

It’s all 4 episodes of the series put together into 1 long episode. We’ll be doing this with 3 more of our series’ this week!

[@keithmiller2714]

Definitely threw me. The comments clarified what I thought.

[@ECEAllison]

@@DownieLivewhat series?

[@afcgeo882]

Jess needs her own channel. I LOVE her energy!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Everyone could learn from their culture. Very chill. Very soothing.

[@karsteyouknow]

as a Swede with finnish and norwegian heritage I feel so happy for their amazement and happy talks about the north, I am used to it but this makes me feel joy over my home countrys! I have family in both Norway, FInland and Sweden!

[@zhukov43]

Simple equation here, Mike + trains + KZbin content = a happy me. Thank you for a super long video to accompany my festive hangover.

[@DannyA3579]

When I worked on cruise ships, I was lucky enough to be based out of Stockholm for several cruises. We did Scandinavian / Baltic cruises. Norway is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited, Olden and Flam in particular. I loved riding the train in Flam. We stopped at the waterfall and then a little hotel where they gave us coffee / tea / mini fresh made waffles with cloudberry jam. Amazing!

[@tonytrumble]

Even though I've seen these before, I appreciate it being put into movie format. This was an epic trip and t9 be able to take your sister along makes it that much more memorable!

[@RyanMercer]

I don't know what is worse... climbing the cliff or the zip line. Nnnnnnnope.

[@sherrcon]

in my opinion, a thumbs up, must see vid...this has to be one of thee best train vacation videos on the tube...it was captivating and exciting because of the unexpecting views …very good presentation...great editing...great color, saturation, no camera shake, great subject movement from one to another etc...nice background music...very educational and scenic...the rock climbing and zip line was terrific...and with all the beautiful sites, it's a photographers dream...a lot of planning was involved except for the train door hitting Jess's head (ouch!)…what an experience of a lifetime...thank you for sharing...

[@itsnotme07]

Thanks for the fun/awesome video Mike and Jess!!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Mike, you're so good at this. Great host. Great guide. Always up for an adventure.

[@p4pacrust]

23:49 I'd imagine this would look even more insane without the fog. Fog would be a blessing for me because seeing all the way down would make that all the more nerve-racking

[@OverlandingArmyVeteran]

I have said it before, enjoy this time with your sister, these videos are hard for me to watch, I lost my younger sister way to early and missed life with her these videos make me cry and I love them at the same time, thank you both and never stop spending time together.

[@danielduarte6086]

Best youtube channel, no question. Stay legit man, deep respect

[@lmgb77]

Always fun seeing you & Jess doing your siblings trips !!

[@lauriewhite8153]

YAY!!! 1 hour long video compilation!!!

[@bellawoo5218]

I really like these as well. 😊

[@DownieLive]

Enjoy the journey!

[@herenow6953]

That was absolutely awesome! Thank you - wow wow wow - that Via Ferata - are you both insane?! I couldn't even watch that bit! I'm blown away by the entire trip, the sights, the surfinig, your sister, the trains, the cities - thank you!! And Happy 2025!

[@BillHanson-wu4nh]

Wow that's what I would call living la vida loca! Bravo, Mike and to Jess. See you again soon.

[@DarkEyedDrifter]

Im happy I found your channel Downie. You've reinvigorated my sense of wanderlust with your passion for everything you do and the places you go. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@FallenMuse81]

This was the fastest hour. ❤ Y'all's friendship.

[@PCBill0622]

Glad you survived the climb. But I believe Canada does offer mental healthcare. Otherwise a beautiful place

[@Skreamies]

One of my favorutie trips was to Phya, landing at rovaniemi airport with the light up deer out front and the completely dry powdered snow, amazing country! Also as much as I love reindeer they honestly taste so good as well haha

[@kevinellis8869]

Can only vaguely remember the earlier videos. This is an absolute classic, superb team effort.

[@boston_octopus_442]

How fantastic to see all the trips one after another! Exhilarating!

[@tmurphy0919]

Anyone that wants to see more of the scenery from the train, check out RailCowGirl. She's a train driver with about 200 videos from the driver's perspective. Summer, winter, sunny, rainy, snowing, etc. She's done every route Downie did here and then some. Correction: just the Norway routes, not the Swedish ones

[@roysimpson9711]

Brilliant filming as always and Jess is amazing too . Nothing seems to phase her, Impressive.

[@nursefoodiethreesixty]

Perfect for my commute to work this morning! Happy holidays everyone!

[@ltpinecone]

Nordics and trains. Name a better duo (You can't). I would love to take these trains myself someday!

[@valbard6596]

Your videos are unique! They should be used by the countries you visit to bring in tourists.

[@Ontariojetskiadventures]

Wow I thought I could quickly watch this but it's a movie. I can't wait to watch the whole video.

[@ymarkone]

Even though I'd seen these before, I'm so glad that they were reposted as a single video. I just received some bad news and you guys cheered me up when I really needed it. I love your videos because they let me see the world. I can't afford to travel and following you and several other tubers are what make my life just a little nicer. I don't know where you're going next, but I want to be with you! Thanks again for some great videos!

[@lassehauerwaas3078]

The thing that surprises me the most is that he managed to spend a day near Helsinki Central train station without being harassed by junkies or taxi drivers. (They are basically the same group in Helsinki.)

[@DGAFORLIFE]

Thank you for your time and your sisters too!! You two together are so entertaining!!!

[@michaellee9411]

Wow you are tremendously blessed not only to have a cool relationship with your sister but she's awesome in her organizing and planning and creatively finding interesting things to do along the way in the adventure you're a tremendous lucky guy to have a friend like her- likewise her to you and you're both are athletic enough in build and stature to go a little further beyond that you're probably able and that's what the fun of faith and Adventure is good luck to both you and I think your sister Jess is a tremendous addition she should come back on one of your shorter trips just keep things fun with kicks and grins not a long enduring train rides but something fun for you both on shorter Venture God bless you all

[@mreppen1]

One of your best videos ever. I wish my sister was like your’s. Great person.

[@CazualTim]

You two have such an awesome relationship. Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming experience, especially at this time of year. :)

[@wildcraftone]

29:40 Nooot entirely true, the train to Jungfraujoch in Switzerland is at 11,300+ feet (3,400+ m) - Should definitely go if you haven’t already as it’s considered to be the “Top of Europe”

[@fashiongirlvargas1]

Now this a great xmas gift ❤❤❤ 1hr long video

[@fanaticdavid]

Absolutely...breathtaking.

[@arimyrback]

I love watching your adventures with your sister. I grew up an only child so I’m pretty jealous that you two get to have these experiences together. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. Thank you for sharing everything you do with us.

[@errollleggo447]

Since I don't like heights anymore. I took the tram up the mountain in banff, I walked down. I would not do what you did, never never. I would be like, no, going down.

[@rayhaw8599]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, Wishing you and Jess Avery Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....Looking forward to next year. Blessings and Good Health. Ray

[@aragonep]

Great video, you and Jess are great together, need more videos with both of you guys..

[@Nuuksgirl]

@29:22 when you get to Finse pronounced Fin-see it is where Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back was filmed for the ice planet Hoth.

[@dianeboileau2026]

Living your best life! Loved watching this video! The two of you together inspires each other to do things you wouldn't normally do! I'm old now but back in the day I think my brother and I could have done a "few" of these things together! Certainly not the rock climbing! Lol. Looking forward to your new adventures in 2025! I'm from your neck of the woods Mike....just outside of Vancouver.

[@prodesign8189]

Holy cow the resemblance between you two!

[@callallilly]

This looks amazing. Great job

[@rochelle1117]

That climb was crazy. I can't think of a single thing that would motivate me to try that. Thankfully I can just watch you do it instead.

[@MrStoppingallstation]

Always love your travel adventures.The bar on that tram looks like fun.

[@midnajo437]

What's a wonderful video. thanks a lot to share your experience.

[@11buttek]

yoooo!!!!!!!!! lets goooooooo I jsut started the video but OMG I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so jelly im glad i get to live these train rides in your videos! KEEP IT UPPP!!!!

[@MBTARailFan2.0_YT]

Love the vids bro!

[@grandpadre8811]

Love your videos with your family and Porsches.

[@HeroineDark]

Mike: We filmed this last summer Helsinki: year is 2022 me: WHAT YEAR IS IT!?!?

[@DownieLive]

This video is an amalgamation of all 4 videos from this series, so you can watch it all in one sitting.

[@artboy57]

I expected one of you to say "Arctic Surfle" Nice trip!

[@krissmgvlogs]

Even though I've seen this already, it was thoroughly enjoyable 😁

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iraforleiter7954]

Two thumbs up on this one 👍👍

[@yazanmowed]

I like your comment about train stations being destinations in and of themselves, and I think those are the best train staions.

[@johakimbergstrom8045]

Thanks for all the good videos, looking forward to see whats up for next year, Merry christmas Mike

[@donwilson-tc2lm]

terrific video!

[@marjazadow2501]

Such an amazing video, your sister is lovely. We visited Finland and Santa in 2023, Europe’s train travel is so wonderful, too bad we don’t have this kind of of traveling in Canada 🇨🇦

[@TassieEV]

Nice to rewatch these videos in a combined video. Did Canadian education system move to American English though, Zee vs Zed, disappointing if so. Love that zipline and bike ride, the mountain climb definitely a no-go for me particularly across the 4 cable bridge. Glad to see you back with Jess again.

[@MisterEightyFour]

I'm so down for more Downie!! any more UK trips on the horizon, Mike?

[@jackie8357]

I missed this series! You made that via ferrata look easy, that was scary!

[@ECEAllison]

Oooooh a video with ALL the episodes, nice

[@_vritra_]

Pure Cinema ❤😂

[@James-pi5ub]

I would love to give a big shout out to Jess for asking you to do this trip

[@JQR-t5m]

Jess is so cool, as are you Mr Downie :-) Thank you both for the fantastic video's

[@KatEvil1]

My hands started sweating during that climb!

[@StirlingSilver-p8n]

7:50 did he just leave his camera there?

[@frederickbunting1801]

Was just thinking the same thing

[@F4PhantomGaming]

he probably filmed a different train leaving and then edited it in to look like it was his train

[@StirlingSilver-p8n]

@@F4PhantomGaming true

[@joshyyy23]

Amazing video bud

[@jjfaris]

Wow! Most enjoyable . Who wouldn’t want to make the same trio albeit for me, I would have to forgo the mountain climbing. As I have posted on another video., nothing higher than a coffee table for me. I am curious as to the average cost of your trips. You never mention what the average person might be expected to pay. Thanks to you and your sister.

[@5TUNT1N]

I saw another KZbinr do something similar just the other day. Yours is better

[@coloradotrish7297]

An amazing post and the first of yours I've seen. Well done!! On that climbing tho -- they need to stress that that is like expert level. Wow, you guys are lucky to be alive. that was super extreme. Prob is when something happens you are so remote help would take hours and hours to assist and no assist in the fog. Best from Colorado! ps had to add. You guys must be in super duper shape to do that climb then no hangover afterwards...Watching the end the zip line was fabulous- I was waiting to see you loose your camera. Now the bike ride down I could do. Now I have to add the surfing -- wow, wow. really surprised you could do that with your head and feet unprotected.

[@ShaneEngelman]

I’m currently taking scenic trains through New Zealand, but I’m always dreaming of the next train journey.

[@BarbaraDaly-m9v]

❤ your fun adventure 😊

[@bellawoo5218]

From the UK upwards the scenery is very similar, it's stunningly beautiful, there's just a little taller Mountains the further up you go, what a great trip. :) I took my kids travelling through Switzerland, the small part of Austria that wierdly intermingles with the border then back into Switzerland the Bavaria, this would blow your mind where people & scenery are compared, I don't know if you've done this yet as I'm new to the channel but if you haven't then please do, you won't regret it. Your pronunciation is quite funny but you can tell what you're trying to say, God loves a tryer 😂☺️😎

[@Nobi36]

Chuga chuga series 😊

[@kvikklunsj7572]

Yees you’ve finaly come here!!

[@jaybrown4753]

Hehe Arctic circle line... Did the same at the 4 corners lookin like DDR

[@Letsgobyland]

really want to take a train to this direction!

[@akalankaindeewara8156]

Wow❤ the arctic circle is beautiful ❤❤ love your videos

[@africasami]

Happy Holidays Cheers ❤

[@DownieLive]

Happy Holidays to you too!

[@the_flying_pivers]

We saw this one already!

[@DownieLive]

It’s all 4 episodes of the series put together into 1 long episode. We’ll be doing this with 3 more of our series’ this week!

[@avblwd]

14:03 Expect a copyright claim from Raygun.

[@MbisonBalrog]

For some reason Lofoten and Arctic trains been popping on my feed for few days before you vid popped.

[@Invad3rDiz]

wow... 1 hour man. where's my pop corn and slushie

[@PaulCashman]

Great series! I'd seen part of it before, but not the whole thing. How c-c-c-cold was that Arctic water?

[@olli8977]

Yeah feeling Would be totaly difrend If you go on the winter time. But lucy i found Your channel :) positive energy and good humor

[@MbisonBalrog]

Hey Downie are you an experienced climber? That climb looked scary. The tight wire and sideway climb definitely terrifying. I can never do that.

[@LivingWithSpinaBifida]

That climb that you did with your sister, how far was it?

[@ocmey9870]

Why use the Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (swiss local commuter metric gauge train…) for the miniature !?!

[@derrickgullage4403]

Is this the same video that you did last year. If so it's cool to see around the holiday.

[@DownieLive]

It’s all 4 episodes of the series put together into 1 long episode. We’ll be doing this with 3 more of our series’ this week!

[@samtrak1204]

Why didn't you book a room in the snoother riding center of the sleeper?

[@factsudidintknowabout]

Yoo, can I ask….what camera and backpack do you use?

[@JayGodbole]

Was that a comet in the Timelapse ?

[@ourfunhousekids]

Is this a repeat video or did you do something like this before?

[@errollleggo447]

Move back to bc please!

[@markbond6196]

Wow! Tell the elderly lady to watch her step after you stumble. Then don't offer assistance to her. Bad manners 😢

[@Daniel-tl2ln]

Damn. Norway looks like developed north-west Canada(Alberta and BC).

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Omg this is amazing! It was such a fun series to tune into.