The 10 Biggest Travel Mistakes I MADE

[@ibx2cat]

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[@firegate8839]

You’ve got it Toycat!

[@UltraSuperDuperFreak]

Soooo ... what does happen if you crossed a kangaroe with a sheep ? Never told us :(

[@KobeanHistory]

I hope you guys like the editing :)

[@Tamaraalkhateeb]

Kobean History you edited?

[@KobeanHistory]

Tamara Yea I’m the editor

[@Joeseanag24]

No wonder it's actually kind of high quality for the first time ever

[@Joeseanag24]

But that intro, if I couldn't see when that video was uploaded, I would've guessed 2010, apart for everything other than the intro, it's awesome, also you could blur the background when putting images on the screen, EDIT: okay now reading this again, I think I'm asking for too much, sorry 😂

[@InvadersDie]

@@Joeseanag24 the intro is great what do you even mean? Do you expect a guest editor to bring out some 400 hour 3D rendered graphic?

[@bezimen1]

Yeah flying around the globe is fun, but have you ever played minecraft?

[@culwin]

That's his second channel, don't care

[@GamingWithKJ_YT]

ShadowsElusive cant tell if your sarcastic or not

[@tedpaul8391]

@@GamingWithKJ_YT That's the truth lol. His main channel in Minecraft

[@GamingWithKJ_YT]

Ted Paul yeah i know that but the way he said that i thought he was sarcastic

[@michaelknight287]

@@culwin r/whoooosh

[@Desorbz]

Andrew is using 10% of his power memorising these tips

[@defaultmesh]

*2.27%

[@etholod7687]

We lost our bag back from Amsterdam. With our house keys. That was a fun day!

[@Amghannam]

Never put essential stuff in your luggage, only things that won't ruin you lose them.

[@tapashalister2250]

Protip 11: USE ALL 4 WHEELS OF A 4 WHEEL SUITCASE. Do not use it use it like a two wheel suitcase, you will ruin the wheels. The amount of times I have seen someone do this is amazing.

[@mattymaclean621]

Watching this video rn is such a tease - I NEED a holiday

[@dazza2350]

Same

[@johnlabus7359]

I bought a roll-aboard carry-on at Costco for $39.99 several years ago. It's been with me through Asia, Europe, the Americas, and has rolled across cobblestones and uneven surfaces many times. I've had zero problems. If and when it eventually breaks, I'll be perfectly satisfied with its service. Maybe I've been lucky?

[@elizabethgundrum2619]

I always say you should learn AT LEAST two phrase in the native language(s) - 'I don't speak (local language), do you speak (my language)?' and 'Where is the (destination of choice)?' the second phrase should include certain vocabulary options like your ambassy, the hotel you are staying at, bathroom, restaurant, police station, etc. And always learn the politest, most respectful form if there are multiple ways to say it.

[@CastorRabbit]

Learn nothing! Discourage uncivilised discourse.

[@oxyo3531]

Tip for Stansted: At security there is the bit that everyone is going too, but there is another bit to the right which is also free to go into but people don't realise that

[@ibx2cat]

that is fast track security for most of the day

[@davysw]

How do you call a plane with a crew full of dwarfs? A mid-jet There's rule 7 broken

[@crazyoncoffee]

4:40 very true. I can count on showing up 60 mins before a +10h intl flight at Heathrow, for example, because I know they get passengers to the gate so quickly. I regularly show up for Heathrow flights to USA west coast 60-90 minutes in advance because they always get me through to the gate on time, usually in only 20 minutes, before boarding has even started. But if I were flying from Los Angeles or San Francisco, I’d have to show up 2h in advance because it depends on the airport so much...

[@benjaminmaxwell9025]

When you grow the goatee you really look like shaggy

[@alecpies]

Next week is “2cat burns suitcase. The result may shock you”

[@justicehillery2943]

loved the editing 👍

[@KobeanHistory]

Thank you :)

[@tiagoprado7001]

Gang on gang violence can actually end badly for someone who isn't involved in one, for the simple reason that lost bullets are a thing.

[@patb9375]

Stay out of the area. The bullets are not lost they never knew where they were.

[@AdriLeemput]

For tip 2: if you have a checked in bag, they tend to wait longer before getting you off the plain, as they will need to find your bag. (for obvious reasons). And they make a layover less clumsy For tip 6: also always be friendly to them: "hello", "goodbye", "have a nice day". I know this is basic stuff, but I work in retail so I know a lot of people are just extremely condescending.

[@TheMarioManiac]

That slick intro is back!

[@calvinchapman6824]

Can't wait to see the Japan vlogs! I'll be living vicariously until I can return.

[@zeztro]

I hear Australian immigration officers love it when you make jokes about having to be a convict to be allowed entry ;)

[@yoshiiinblack]

Knowing some Japanese in Japan is something I absolutey agree with. people know some English, but many are too shy to talk. An the translations of signs is sometimes really bad. When we went back home, I was totally confused, because the signs said "immigration" at the airport. My (basic) Japanese skills back then helped a lot, because I could read 出, which means to leave and is also a part of the word for exit.

[@shreyasvenkateswaran2302]

tip: if you want to find out which areas are safe, look for women and children playing outside. if its not safe, they would stay inside.

[@tornious2740]

The two languages I wanna learn is Japanese and Spanish Spanish is spoke a lot and Japanese is to annoy the weebs at school that can’t learn it

[@emmq6630]

i dont claim airline miles because every time im booking a flight and i look into it i have to pay extra for one of the flex fairs to claim them

[@naderkhattabi1958]

Very educating, I couldn't agree more about doing few researches about the area you are traveling to, your tips could easily save many people from getting robbed ... much appreciation and keep it up

[@DisturbedVette]

I read “biggest time travel mistakes” lol

[@WizardToby]

In America security wait times can be pretty insane in busy airports like LAX or IAH. Gotta keep people safe though after what happened on 9/11.

[@GeorgeENorkus]

Hello, I looked but couldn't find a direct message to you so I'm sending from here. I have a question about the rights and commerce impact of the "North West Passage". Being global warming is melting the artic ice, it seems that shipping will start using it. It's cheaper and faster distance wise. The only thing I see is that ships will need to be more heavy duty to break through any ice build up, similar to the great lakes at this time. Can you find out more on this topic? The "North West passage" that is not the Great lakes. Just curious.

[@austinreid3951]

extra tip, if you come to the americas and someone randomly smiles and strikes up a conversation with you, we promise we arent trying to sell stuff, we just like being friendly

[@monkeytime9851]

To many places, it is harder to underpack than most people think. Most places you go... sell things. You can buy most of what you need there, and you'll probably want to buy some things like clothes, so know that and "underpack" your shirts etc.

[@kacee3472]

That skillshare ad at the end feels so weird to me, it definitely makes me think of this channel in a different way. Instead of just being a second channel that ad makes it seem like a way more official thing somehow.

[@dantio3195]

Also he has an editor, I didnt know that before

[@davidwebb4904]

Can you put a map up exactly where you got mugged in D,R. As a public service to other travellers as to where not to go.

[@ibx2cat]

I think it's more a case of, Santo Domingo is a pretty rough city with areas you SHOULD go, not areas you SHOULDN'T :)

[@fjellyo3261]

Stay with locals if possible. They will let you know ;).

[@bathomas]

Does having wheels help in snow? I think your problem was being in Canada when snow was on the ground.

[@philipthomey7884]

I'm in Canada and yes, snow is usually on the ground unless it's in the air. In winter. sorry. : )

[@patb9375]

Well that is almost always so...

[@crazyoncoffee]

12:53 yes you do need 2 pairs of shoes. You shouldn’t wear the same pair of shoes for a week while travelling and walking around for a week unless you want to throw them out at the end of the week. They’ll smell by the fourth day and be worn out by the seventh!

[@arrgghh1555]

Buy better shoes. I've had the same single pair of shoes for 5 years and they havn't worn out or smell.

[@julkohon]

Good editing!

[@KobeanHistory]

Thank you :)

[@misspat7555]

Always best if you can to only carry on your luggage, checked bags do have a tendency to go missing.

[@isladurrant2015]

11... To avoid the early morning X-ray and patdown by security also for comfort think about what you wear ... before leaving home remove all jewellery/watches, wear comfy clothes with no metal fasteners or studs, no underwire bra, footwear without metal fasteners (also should be comfortable to walk in and easy to remove/put on again)... won't work if you've got a metal hip or plate in your body!

[@patb9375]

I just do not wear bras, ever.

[@isacalexandre4755]

Where can we get that shirt?

[@Token_Nerd]

Time is actually not linear, it defines displacement and therefore can be multifunctional (but increasing nonetheless), so if you're going at a faster speed, time slows down.

[@j2simpso]

You never have to worry about luggage locks since the locks don't actually lock anything.

[@moneymule8209]

1) you're allowed dried food on the plane, yes, bring those doritos and Pringles.

[@gazriley624]

i have flown a lot but still find Airports very confusing

[@crazyoncoffee]

1:25 buy TravelPro. Job done. The zippers fix themselves! I’ve experienced it many times and all flight crew I’ve known swear by them. Also, pro tip, buy two wheeled instead of four wheeled. Yes, they’re a bit less convenient in some circumstances, but the wheels are set into the luggage case and so are much less exposed, and therefore are much less easy to damage. Two wheeled cases last way longer than four wheeled due to this. With wheels sticking out, four wheeled cases are much more likely to be destroyed either by baggage handlers or inadvertently by yourself as the wheels are so exposed sticking out of the case like that.

[@ionut-claudiuvasilescu8299]

So a lot of country's ask for visa and is bad if UK will gonna do that?

[@ibx2cat]

not sure what you're asking here

[@ionut-claudiuvasilescu8299]

@@ibx2cat I do not ask anything, just answer your point of view about UK leaving the EU.

[@christopherellis2663]

Ibx2🐈 and when am I going to fly with that particular airline again? I don't even have loyalty cards for shops, because it is one more piece of plastic to keep track of. ☆ Plan A, Plan B, and Plan Whatever. Also, my shortest OS trip was four months. Presently at seventeen. 🇷🇴 Language being able to read signs and notices, and numbers for shopping 🛒is more than just useful. I can read more languages than I can converse in.

[@ibx2cat]

there are 3 major alliances, almost all airlines will allow you to collect points in 3 different programs. It's a lot but worst case it's money off future flights

[@MrNuthead418]

sponsors annoy me but u do great vids and deserve a lot more recognition so hell yh u go with that skillshare bollocks x

[@philipthomey7884]

the ads work. When I can , I'll try skillshare. oh yeah

[@LeonidOtSparta]

The "Things you need to know" really cracked me up.

[@jardon8636]

lol, very funny video, very true, i had simmilar experience,on a newly purchased luggage, after using it twice, the wheel, and side all started to go..., it was not cheap either...., sometimes, a trusted brand, is always better than buying any brand*.. i would recommend going to bulgaria,maybe even trying bulgarian, afterall its slavic, and many many countries speak slavic, like northern macedonia,croatia-serbia-slovenia-czechia,poland, even numbers,days of the week etc, are simmilar so go too bulgaria... .....and try learning cyrllic, then you can visit russia,serbia and everywhere else that the roman-latin alphabet is not used....lol

[@footballworld1651]

He's hired a new editor

[@DylanRoberts7]

Buy a backpack for your travels. They're so much easier than suitcases.

[@ibx2cat]

I use one 99% of the time, it makes my life so much easier! Sometimes you need more stuff though

[@Solaxe]

Oh sure I'm gonna keep 2 weeks worth of luggage in a small, soft backpack, sure

[@DylanRoberts7]

A lot of people do that. Might just depend on your age maybe. A lot of younger people do this now though. Haven't you heard of backpacking? Young adults do it all the time. Some people live out of their backpack for months on end, also ibx2cat said he usually uses a backpack too haha.

[@isladurrant2015]

I have a combination hand luggage size soft backpack/wheelie. I can't stand hardshell cases... mine is good for a week away and the backpack is great for rough terrain - cheap, but has survived 10 uses so far.

[@DylanRoberts7]

Isla Durrant I don’t really understand the hard shell backpacks. Personally I think the flexibility of a traditional backpack is one of the reasons to use one.

[@InvadersDie]

What! While you're in Japan you should try the McDonalds and also spend your time walking around with no plans. I would also recommend packing at least triple the amount of everything you think you need since giving gifts to everyone you meet in Japan, like your server at McDonald's, is customary but just throwing one of the socks you are wearing at them is sufficient. You mightthink that sounds weird, but gifts is part of their culture and that is how they usually do it so, but you don't have to look it up because now I've told you! Enjoy

[@shayyuss]

haha

[@kriss23v21]

So have you been to Bulgaria and if yes where exactly?

[@ibx2cat]

Sofia :)

[@K1989L]

Are you ever going to go for an inter rail trip?

[@tannerwilson4843]

Would you ever consider trying out for The Amazing Race?

[@justicehillery2943]

I was hoping your first mistake would've been not shaving while traveling

[@christopherellis2663]

You are being offensive, a troll. Go!

[@__eee__]

Your point about Chicago is spot on. There was a famous youtuber who made that reference saying traveling in Africa is not more dangerous than the US because of the murder rate. And he was technically right. Burkina Faso has a lower murder rate than Hong Kong on paper. But those statistics are ridiculous. Burkina Faso is extremely dangerous. So in that regard it's way more useful to consider the travel advice from your country (specially UK and US have country reports that would give you advice on the safety of each country).

[@fjellyo3261]

Exactly. Same in Germany the "Auswärtiges Amt" provides you with information and advices for all the countries globally. It also has an app. Idk how the ministeries or offices in the UK or US are called.

[@fjellyo3261]

Homicide rate is more interesting than murder rate ;). Or in general violence.

[@__eee__]

@@fjellyo3261 In US is the Department of State. And I guess it's the last place people actually seek opinions, but if you run into problems is your embassy who is going to get involved so... You better check their advice. I once run into a comment of a guy after an American couple cycling the world was killed by ISIS in Tajikistan and the guy said he will still go on a bike to Tajikistan cause... You know. America is bad too. As the saying goes: "there are 3 types of lies: lies, damn lies and statistics"

[@Jack-496]

Great vid!

[@degenerateyellow]

Why did I read the title as the worst time travel mistakes you can make

[@patb9375]

Make sure you eat something spicy hot before getting to immigration customs, the sweat pouring off you can help you cool down.

[@lucasoscar]

"Time is linear" - Toycat 2019

[@husscraft4078]

Didn't know you were a Croydon boy, Toycat!

[@philipthomey7884]

Hi. I really like this one. I speed-read and type faster after one of these. All sped up. : )

[@73APhotography]

Train > Plane ;)

[@charliesmith2093]

I will use those techniques

[@fjellyo3261]

I've been to Nairobi in September (but nothing happened to me, but everybody said there and there it's dangerous, I stayed with locals 😉) and Friday I am going to the Dominican Republic^^😂😂.

[@catenaris]

Cool! I'm travelling to Ukraine in 2 days (basically I'll just stop at Kiev Boryspil for 10 hours but of course I'll try to get out of the airport), and I tried to learn ukrainian, because it's way easier for me than russian because it's closer to polish I'm already used to. I was wondering, is it even useful to learn ukrainian or should I just look up some russian words? And when do ukrainians use russian/when do they use ukrainian? I know they're mostly bilingual there but I'm curious about it! I mean they won't blame me for speaking ukrainian or even try with polish would they?

[@ibx2cat]

For Western Ukraine definitely learn a little Ukranian. It's more that Russian is the better understood second language, that is also some peoples first language

[@jayayebee]

I may not make sarcastic comments when asked dumb questions at security checkpoints, but I will absolutely laugh in their faces. It's not to prove a point. It's plain compulsion.

[@johnlabus7359]

#1 Don't be stupid.

[@moneymule8209]

*>Goes to Thailand >Eats at McDonald's ...* What an incel, the street food available in Thailand is like no where else on earth, if you're not eating out every day, you're not having value for money.

[@ibx2cat]

I agree, there's a place to try everything, but when you're walking past so much good food for so little, it's harder to forgive

[@moneymule8209]

@@ibx2cat I guess some people are cautious about hygiene and get food poisoning really easy. It's the same for some that go to India and eat kfc lmao. *Slightly forgiven but not fully.*

[@culwin]

What do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a sheep? I've got to know!!!

[@Amghannam]

Kangaskhan

[@imyourda2896]

Who remembers when he used to make minecraft videos

[@footballworld1651]

Croydon hey? U better be a palace supporter

[@aayan8308]

It’s not Croydon it’s probably Hounslow xD

[@henryharrison6024]

Never say hi to jack

[@Joeseanag24]

Weh? Wah? Werh? That intro? Wha- weh? Am I watching a video made 10 hours ago or 10 years ago? I can't tell, take this from me, that introduction needs modernized, Now.

[@ender3960]

Chicago News: British KZbinr, Andrew Andrews, known as Toycat was killed today ;(

[@SilvanaDil]

First mistake -- going to Canada. :-)

[@banchnotok]

my samsonite melted its wheels off

[@freakyfishy1]

Have yourself a nice Thai-Massage, Toycat ;-----)))

[@lvseka]

Uping your video quality I see

[@rafkoo]

Good vid, but turning up earlier than 90 mins for ANY flight is to soon IMO ... life is short... don’t spend it in airports 😄

[@ibx2cat]

Depends on the flight man! Domestically that's absurd, but there aren't many of those around here :)

[@rafkoo]

ibx2cat Do you actually live in Croydon? Same here ... the “South end” side though 😉

[@heinzmustermann8416]

Do you travel for work, or why are you able to travel so often so far away xD

[@chlorophyllphile]

The French stereotype is a bad example, because that one is actually true

[@christopherellis2663]

BS!

[@ibx2cat]

I think it used to be, I haven't experienced it or heard anyone experience it if they travelled to France in the last few years

[@chlorophyllphile]

@@ibx2cat It probably has gotten better but it is still pretty bad in my opinion. I think it is because they want to protect their language. They even have some committee that makes up new French words to prevent English loanwords from slipping in

[@PlayerIO]

skillshare

[@lvseka]

Kenya is mostly fine. You should visit

[@fjellyo3261]

Exactly! Only don't go the slums alone. And Nairobi can be a little rough. Mombasa county is pretty chill tho. I liked it there. But I also had locals around me all the time. So lucky me :)

[@lvseka]

It's a normal country, mostly chill, lots of things to do, places to see and people to meet. Some places like in all countries are rough but the vast majority is very comfortable and just like other countries there are geopolitical issues that once in a while may affect business as usual. But key words 'as usual'

[@Lyle-xc9pg]

I just want to look at you

[@theElectricthrusts]

Lyle you’re coming on a little strong there buddy

[@Lyle-xc9pg]

@@theElectricthrusts not really

[@autronic9306]

Beard?

[@christianingmarkjlsvik7872]

it was good while it lasted

[@xxwoodenswordxx3488]

I love you, no homo

[@wyatt2287]

For 10 only go to country’s that speak English.

[@grahamlive]

You've missed a bit.

[@Mohammed8778]

hey young man, whats this beard? You should get yourself shaved and don't give me the "second channel, dont care" thing!

[@justicehillery2943]

I see what people meant about the beard..

[@andrewkonhouser2052]

With this beard you are looking kinda old and Irish I don’t care but just saying maybe you gran kids and they ask you about your beard or maybe because I haven’t been Watching your channel for three months

[@ibx2cat]

I have an Irish grandparent actually! :)

[@andrewkonhouser2052]

ibx2cat sorry if offended you but you just need ok I don’t remember the instrument but you look ok I guess

[@grahamlive]

Not a fan of the "hilarious" editing.

[@damasek219]

Debunk of the video 1. I have cheap luggage that I bought in a random shop for twenty pounds ten years ago. I've had no issue with it whatsoever. 2. I usually show up at the last minute and I have never missed the flight. 3. Travelling with budget airlines will save you more than going with the big ones no matter what kind of a program you sign up for. 4. You don't need to go to Thailand, you can get Thai Massage in Prague city centre. 5. I once removed something from a bag before traveling and then I missed it. 6. On my way to Israel I said I had a bomb in my phone. They let me in. 7. I tried not to joke when asked stupid questions, I had to wait two hours in the investigation room. 8. 19:18 avoid pointing out cultural and racial stereotypes. That's a dangerous area today. 9. The most dangerous place in the trip will be the plane for most cases. And you've already made that mistake. 10. Don't try to speak local language with locals. Your slow, lousy effort will only piss them off.

[@ibx2cat]

Debunking (a few because of time constraints) your debunking: 1. Obviously everyone gets different mileage at different price points, the worst thing may never break, my point was that when it breaks it ruins your trip. On average the better quality (not neccisarily based on price, but heavily correlated_ 3 - Often times legacy carriers are cheaper than budget airlines, or budget airlines do not operate. You'd be an idiot not to collect the points 6 - BAD ADVICE 7 - and joking would have helped? 9 - Planes are safer than any other form of transportation

[@damasek219]

@@ibx2cat I meant it mostly as a joke but thanks for an answer.

[@RileysFilms]

@@damasek219 Dude if this is a joke it's a bad one. If it's not, your experiences do not 'debunk' the advice. Your retorts are the equivalent of 'I've never been hospitalised, therefore nobody needs health insurance'.

[@damasek219]

@@RileysFilms i think you are taking it too seriously, even if it was a bad joke, why can't I make one?

[@RileysFilms]

@@damasek219 I never said you couldn't make a joke. I said it was bad regardless of the context. A bad joke if it was one, inane advice if it was genuine.

[@user-ei7ed6zy9k]

could you make your videos shorter? this could have easily been 10 minutes long. and structure them. i just fall asleep