We rode kids scooters down an alpine motorway (How NOT to travel Europe #2)

[@GeoWizard]

Some of your comments are bloody heartwarming. Apologies about the excessive swearing in this one, subtitles are good up until 26 minutes for now, and don’t forget to check out my patreon page, there’s lots in the pipeline you see. Thanks again everyone.

[@christianmayall8034]

GeoWizard you deserve these heartwarming comments. These videos quite literally make my day

[@winterbutty9815]

I want to do this xD

[@finnderidder2147]

Who came up with the idea to wear sneakers for this journey lol

[@SEEYAIAYE]

The only thing you should be apologizing for swearing to is KZbin, we don't give a shit mate. These are golden vids.

[@morganwilliams3125]

I live in Yeovil 😂😂😂

[@damienfenton3880]

The footage from the day itself is great but I think the recorded commentary is what really makes these videos (and the Wales mission) really entertaining and unique.

[@peaceforworld2011]

you are so right. its the commentary that makes it so great, its like an audiobook with some footage.

[@GeoWizard]

Thanks Damien. I always did do better at English than Maths.

[@jase6709]

@@GeoWizard ...and German, by the sounds of it.

[@DelusiUK]

Yea it's great. Very funny!

[@DaNeShady90]

@@GeoWizard You should really be a audiobook voice oR something, you have a good voice for that.

[@thebidulon]

You're quite welcome for the scooters lmao *edit* The scooters were actually not used anymore and tom's (the green one) front wheel didn't even roll because the bearing was completely broken. I had to switch the broken ball bearing of Tom's front wheel with one from a fidget spinner to make it work again xD I'm surprised it didn't even break though

[@lagreify]

It cost you a bit but atleast you can know that hundreds of thousands of ppl got a laugh out of watching it happen haha.

[@SK-io2no]

you are the legend

[@smantheman2312]

bump

[@BadDubII]

Legend 👍

[@holdmybeer]

that's funny.

[@anttisaarilampi]

The term "absolute madlads" has never felt more accurate

[@edwardbdavey]

r/madlads

[@OzLeedsCrew]

"the hills are alive, with sound of.... SCREEEEEEEEEECHHHHHHHH"

[@elliot7753]

@tom lewis it’s a song

[@rickyricardo9710]

that sound gave me cancer

[@dannybueno3626]

It’s from the Sound of Music

[@redthroatedloon]

LOL 😂

[@Cpayne30]

Less than 5 minutes in and they’re riding the train illegally in the bathroom. That sums up the greatness of this series just right there.

[@Cpayne30]

Hansy - But the series has been excellent so far. I’m enjoying it as much as the Wales series. Didn’t expect to say that.

[@etuanno]

They were really lucky, illegally riding a train is not common at all here in Switzerland because there are so many controls. Especially in the SBB trains. In the local trains there's usually self control and very rarely a dude controls your ticket. This means if they'd have taken the IR 90 from Sierre to Brig, it wouldn't have been so dodgy.

[@Lucysmom26]

@@Cpayne30 Agree, I somehow wasn't expecting this to be as good as the Wales mission but this was thoroughly engrossing, so much so that I was surprised when it ended, thought I was only a few mins in!

[@doaa7941]

They should do it with some freight hopping youtuber

[@wadsmitter511]

Almost as good as that album your profile picture depicts

[@OnnoS]

This was epic again! I feel like it's your sunny disposition and eagerness for a good mission that makes everything seem to turn in your favour and create these beautiful adventures, more than just happenstance. You're really grabbing life by the balls, and it's great to watch!

[@GeoWizard]

That's a great slant on things Onno, I think you might be right. You make your own luck! Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@cole2078]

@@GeoWizard Thanks for bringing us the great content you deserve way more subscribers

[@jonathanb1406]

There's something hilarious about the earnestness of "But we were never gonna find one of those.." after talking about needing an egg.

[@carpetclimber4027]

@Jonathan B Absolutely. "Look, here's an egg shop in the middle of nowhere."

[@CymruJedi]

Never thought this series would give me anxiety through the sight of a smooth road

[@Ayrtonno]

Awesome video, as always!!! I am sooooo glad the kayaks worked out fine for you guys :D Thanks for having us in the video :D I hope We'll meet again one day!!! Greetings, Ayrton!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

You're an absolute legend for doing this.

[@kerriodonovan5735]

💓

[@PaleBlueDott]

You made their trip more awesome and memorable and that's wonderful!

[@carpetclimber4027]

@Ayrtonno You and your crew are also part of the legends. You made watching this journey even better for 400k people. The best part according to me is seeing how many great people there are out there, regardless where they live.

[@joemarsh3688]

“It smells like garlic and it’s fucking amazing” was my favourite line from this video

[@unoriginalname4426]

24:01 that’s the most literal town square I’ve ever seen.

[@irongx]

Hahaha

[@kaisercorn4857]

It's only the second episode and I already love this series more than MAW.

[@w.i.l.dyoutube4166]

KaiserCorn Idk I think they’re both epic in their own ways

[@K1nan]

Wtf is MAW

[@martipk]

@@K1nan mission across wales, his other series

[@K1nan]

@@martipk Oooh. I stupidly googled it and found a wierd russian thing.

[@alastairstock118]

@@K1nan You need to go watch it, it's so good

[@DoubleDowner]

I thought the straight line mission was good, but you've outdone yourself with this series. So enjoyable ! me and the wife cooked a special meal (spag bol) and had a glass of wine and sat on the sofa with our dinner on our laps and watched this second ep with more excitement than any netflix series. And loved every second ! might sign up for the patreon or at least donate so you can keep this up. thanks for the content mate! you're a legend

[@dennis_duran]

That’s super heartwarming, even though my ritual was to get stoned and binge watch it alone. Each to their own I suppose

[@Choekaas]

Burning your hand on the scooter break. Didn't we warn you about gloves? :P

[@GeoWizard]

Can't believe i touched that shit.

[@DanielDavies-StellularNebulla]

@@GeoWizard Ahh all part of the adventure though 🤣

[@Choekaas]

@@GeoWizard It made for a very fun video though. Hope you eventually come to Norway for another adventure, although a straight-line mission would probably be too mountainous.

[@Joinemm]

reminds me of the time I went scooting barefooted as a kid... as soon as I tried to break I realized my mistake

[@DanielDavies-StellularNebulla]

@@Joinemm Big oof, done that many times myself... Guess I never learnt

[@CasparLoesche]

The place where you woke up - I didn’t realize when you arrived the day before - is the place where we hold our yearly retreats. The strange building you looked into that is halfway lowered into the ground is just a conference room that is build into an old swimming pool. Will try to find out what the room is supposed to be where you slept next summer!

[@mrplague9881]

was worth the investment. Cheers Tom!

[@GeoWizard]

So glad you think so, thank you!

[@elliot7753]

investment of what? did i miss something?

[@joshual3486]

@@elliot7753 patreon/donation I'm assuming

[@marsaeolus9248]

These guys passed next to my grandfather's childhood hometown (Geneva) , my childhood hometown (Lausanne), where I'm currently living (Montreux) and next to the town of my family's origin in Italy 2km away from (Grevellona Toce)... I know the road that you travelled by heart ! I really enjoyed your trip and I'm glad you liked the region :D See you soon ! PS: I know the guy you met near Lausanne when you were walking towards Montreux

[@pearley1234]

I just have the biggest smile on my face watching these! I have so much love for you guys and this content, I'm so keen for the next one! Thank you for bringing this joy to our lives by sharing your adventures.

[@jed2737]

I actually can’t put into words how legendary this is

[@bena6575]

I love your narrating style, it sounds so natural. Can't believe how far you've come Ive been a sub since only 300!!

[@Felixkeeg]

Seriously, like people say they'd choose Morgan Freeman to narrate their lives. I'd choose Tom

[@GeoWizard]

Thanks for your incredibly loyal support Ben

[@BossBros]

Ben A and the brave 300.

[@OskarMarszalek]

Love the narration as well, very rare to find something like that these days. Refreshing!

[@Lebenspiel]

Me: "OK, just couple minutes. It's 2 AM and I must go to sleep. I don't have time for 36 minutes long video." After 36 minutes: "What? End? I need more!"

[@j.ke66]

same as me 😂 5:16am here and still watchinh

[@realtissaye]

relatable lmfao

[@aure_eti]

Oh yes. I hope this Leo doesn't want his scooter back

[@thebidulon]

Nah I'm fine with it lmao

[@GeoWizard]

@@thebidulon Leo, is that you?

[@pkpk-jw2yu]

oeloftheossap who? The man, the myth, the legend himself

[@adamsettle7169]

GeoWizard it is leo, he commented separately explaining how he had to change the bearings in the scooter you used before he gave you it

[@thebidulon]

@@GeoWizard why yes it is my dear Tom xD

[@dillonobrien8793]

9:55 old man just blazing at the bus stop what a legend🤣🍁

[@jamescanjuggle]

This is the rare time where a sequel is actually on par, even better than the original

[@ichibanmanekineko]

Again you have delivered one of the best ever series on KZbin. Every time I watch your missions I have a massive grin on my face and am filled with absolute anticipation for the next installment! Thank you so much for all the work you put into these :)

[@befree3101]

"And then my worst nightmare occured. I looked across the field and saw an irate Welsh farmer. Rifle in hand. This was the most dangerous experience of our lives"

[@scipioafricanus5871]

Irate Welsh farmers lodged in the valleys between the considerable Welsh Alps.

[@karlosdeevs]

@@scipioafricanus5871 don't forget there are 'live' deserts in the welsh moorlands

[@oscarn-]

Coming from a man who was seconds away from dying in a Norwegian bog...😆

[@NerosGamingHole]

This aged well

[@daconor91]

"Beckoned by the glow of distant towns, our attention was caught by a curious sound skimming its way across the surreal, silver surface of the lake". Such poetic commentary, you have an incredible way with words.

[@nApucco]

You. Guys. Are. Lunatics.... I love it! Hope you will visit Switzerland again... we have many more ticket inspectors you can try to dodge. ;)

[@sehabel]

I see swiss trains pretty much every day, I should try to dodge an inspector myself 😂

[@justaregulartoaster]

I always pay, and i almost never get checked.

[@GettingGoodatGeoGuessr]

26:10 RIP MF DOOM. Nearly a year now, that came out of nowhere and really put a smile on my face great choice of instrumental

[@simonadam4042]

Cant stop laughing, in English it says: Woman: Do you speak English? He: Smaller!😅 Greetings from Germany🥰

[@sehabel]

Ja das war witzig 😂 Aber zumindest war sofort klar wie gut seine Deutschkenntnisse wirklich sind

[@simonadam4042]

@@sehabel Ja da hast du recht, außerdem war es für ihn sicher besonders schwer bei dem Schweizerdeutsch etwas zu verstehen 😅

[@mattherhorn290]

Simon Adam das war Hochdeutsch mit Schweizer Akzent, kein Schweizerdeutsch.

[@sehabel]

@@mattherhorn290 Das stimmt. Ich komme aus Baden-Württemberg und höre den Unterschied ganz deutlich.

[@simonadam4042]

@@mattherhorn290 Danke für die Korrektur, für mich aus Mitteldeutschland hört sich das auch schon sehr strange an.

[@bcrunch]

this is the best series on youtube and you're a great person to be doing it, literally no awkwardness or weird moments at all in your vids and you make people comfortable, great job!

[@jacobcarr1604]

26:20 Rapp Snitch Knishes sample? You've turned even more into a legend if you're a DOOM fan. Sick content as per! Legend.

[@lammy1234567890]

When you found the Fisherman's friend packet I experienced that satisfying feeling as if it was me. In fact every little win and setback somehow gets transmitted through to the viewer. I don't know how you do it, but it's bloody amazing. Keep it up!

[@Radosaint]

Feels so good to come back home after the new year's eve parties and see this in the notifications.

[@Happy_Shopper]

It's a tradition of mine to revisit this series every few months.

[@lilaroseg]

This series is bonkers and is EXACTLY the reason I’m so happy to have found this channel. MAW was wild but nothing compared to this. Meeting all the people is so awesome. Keep going!!’

[@tiigerpoiss2004]

This is one of the best travel "shows" ive seen.

[@koenmohr]

If there would be some kind of Best Series Award, all your series would win.

[@jamesdevine-stoneman1504]

The train toilet scene made me feel more suspense than any movie. 10/10

[@ollie9171]

I love how you describe the people that you hitchhiked with and give us little backgrounds about them

[@abhishektodmal1914]

Mates, absolutely mad, this. Jeez. Also bloody heart-warming. Thanks for taking us along on the ride! :) Safe and happy travels! :D

[@Max-jf5vu]

Another mind-bogglingly fun and unique adventure. I can't believe how high-quality these two series have been. Keep it up and stay safe!

[@cvbattum]

Oh my god this is the best. I can just taste the feeling you guys had when you arrived on Lago Maggiore, that overwhelming excitement of arriving in a new place at dusk and just being amazed by what's there. I love it.

[@Hallowed_Ground]

Really, you can *taste" it? Weirdo

[@felixdawson8497]

Yeah this was my favourite moment and I really could feel it too. I’m so pleased to have got half the thrill myself from watching it, yk

[@chieflongsock]

With content like this you will hit a million subs in lightning fashion! This is easily in my top 3 of content I love to watch! Your commentary makes it that much better...ik it takes alot of time and effort but please make this type of content anytime you can...just awesome stuff! Keep it up!

[@baelavay]

Surely, he did. He did.

[@develupa]

"All we needed now was an egg, but we were never going to find one of those," he said, disappointingly.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

before implausibly encountering in the middle of nowhere a self-serve egg farm with actual refrigerators.

[@jackorgill2657]

I kept looking at the time hoping the video wouldn't end, loving this series

[@ironcheater1012]

this video is my favourite of all your adventure videos, i just keep coming back to it every few months

[@ivvvy]

quickly becoming one of the best creators on youtube

[@alyxleaf]

The weather on Lake Maggiore is BRUTAL. I've seen the worst storm of my life while in a lakeside restaurant, soaking wet and shivering, impossible to see the other side of the lake through the storm. And it descended pretty much in all of 10 minutes.

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

I've been watching Tom's geography videos for about a year now, and I watched all of his straight line missions as well. So how is it that I never bothered to check out this series until yesterday? What a treat it has been. I'm only two episodes in (it was way too late last night for me to start on the next one) and I look forward to watching the rest of this series later today. You are phenomenal at what you do.

[@7moongaming562]

Bro same

[@JimBeans]

How can you watch this without a massive grin on your face? This is the pinnacle of KZbin.

[@servus_incognitus]

You can't!

[@sentaodepana3559]

26:07 Rap snitches, tellin' all their business

[@UseTheSchwartz26]

Justino Igriega real ones know

[@ttnorekq3b432VB4l]

MF DOOM

[@wexfordseafishing2468]

Sit in the court and be their own star witness. I got hyped hearing that track

[@jmomalen8640]

mr fantastik

[@nathansvarietyhour5188]

I was thinking I had heard that before, and knew it was DOOM, but couldn't think of the song

[@samj6068]

This series is such a great example of how kind people can be.

[@Gheedren]

Greg is such a wholesome dude. Everyone needs a friend like greg.

[@michalhazucha2234]

I like the style of these lads. Reminds me of my trip some time ago: Only trains, to Black sea, no pre-booked accommodation. Despite paid tickets and beds, so many amusing and challenging things had happened. I wrote a diary (I was a poor student those 12 years ago, but no need to carry expensive stuff and worry about batteries ;) ), need to read that again now. Even translated to English for some foreign friends. Anyway, one cannot experience things and meet people by staring from window or to Windows. Tom, you're doing an inspirational thing to make people dig out of their molehills.

[@Linus-br9fd]

That was amazing I really felt you guys on the scooting part because my mate and I were walking from our hometown near Stuttgart to Straßburg through the Black Forest this summer but took scooters with us which we carried on our shoulder (works out so much better than you would expect) when walking and used downhill or on even paths When we reached the Top of the Black Forest we were extremely excited to scoot the entire 700 meters we walked up all the way down to the height of the rhine which was actually about 300 meters further down than our starting point Up to that point we had only walked/scooted on cycle paths but then for our way down we would have had to use a road without a path besides it, just like the ones you were using. Fortunately we managed to find one of those streets which was under maintenance at the moment and therefore fully closed. Except for the bit of road under maintenance we had the entire street for ourselves until we reached the first village (which is already as far down as the other side of the forest where we came from). The Problem was that those 700 meters height difference between the top amd that village makes extremely steep roads (for scooting down on them anyways) and we had to hop off every once in a while just because we where getting to fast. The Breaks of my buddys scooter were screeching just like Gregs were but we had tires which had a layer of rubber outside the plastic core so obviously it only started making that abismal noise as soon as that entire 5cm layer was worn off and the metal break was touching the core. The rubber did not only silence the noise until it was worn off, it also reduced the heat of the break, so regarding your experiences we were pretty lucky to have that protection because we used the breaks for the past 70 kilometers (of course not as intensively). And coming back to the closed road, we only used a 'only car road' once and for about 400 meters a bit further after that village and it felt extremely dangerous with the cars rushing by so maad props to you guys for doing that for probably the majority of the descend! (if not the shot where the truck was passing you looked daring enough xD) Greetings from said Hometown in Germany 😅

[@nimmen]

Thanks, now I want to go on a kayak adventure on those beautiful blue lakes and even so beautiful surroundings.

[@maxfrench5169]

I’m from Yeovil and I agree with alfio it isn’t nice here 😂

[@thomasp4902]

Yeah the weather around the Mendip hills is always really bad.

[@tootrue3953]

From Taunton and not much better here! 😂

[@maxfrench5169]

Too True your not bludy wrong mate 😂

[@apocsquid]

change ur last name to power

[@fbshortfilms4126]

Max French You’ve got a semi capable football team at least...

[@trip2845]

You deserver an emmy for just submitting all music in ur desc. Absolute legend.

[@DerUserX]

I didn't think you could top your Straight Line Mission. Welp. Great job, guys! So happy I found this channel last year.

[@quuxjn2452]

33:27 I've went to this Camping-Place a couple times as a Kid, so funny to watch you guys walking through there.

[@DJW1386]

These are like much better versions of a Top Gear special 👍🏻

[@davidmunteanu4542]

I like your music choice at 26:08 , Rap Snitches by MF DOOM

[@Spaniard47]

Just wanna say this is the most entertaining series I've seen in a long while. Such a pure experience. If you can do this type of thing again, please do not hesitate Tom!

[@Aled-et3oh]

I'm travelling Europe for the first time with my friends as I'll be turning 18. This series has made me so hyped for the adventure that awaits! Thanks GeoWizzard

[@robinheil]

THIS is why I love KZbin. Independent, original, unique content made by talented groups and individuals around the world.

[@voytech421]

and I thought mission across wales was crazy... love those videos, cant wait till the next episode!

[@FlavioDeLestival]

The whole end scene from Lake Madure to the Vacation Ressort litteraly feels like a dream

[@Luke-mq1gj]

I’ve watched the first episode 3 times this week waiting for this! Really enjoying this series , I’m 23 and it’s really motivating me to get and explore more (yes, I’m here watching KZbin)

[@99tarung]

Same bruh , 20 and trying to find a job to save up this summer for all of next year

[@99tarung]

Where u planning to go to?

[@alicallaghan90]

This is the best series. Possibly ever

[@samxyx]

As I watch this from my living room couch I feel immensely happy for you and your adventure, yet somehow sad that's I'm not the one adventuring

[@HCMCDrives]

Sails away..... "Bonjourno!". Amazing stuff.

[@thebalkanmapper5717]

You two are an amazing duo! Honestly can't wait for the next episode

[@climatechangeisrealyoubast3231]

this and the mission across wales are absolutly amazing to watch

[@unknown6000]

This has to be my absolute favorite series on KZbin. Brilliant stuff, really makes me want to go for such a trip myself!

[@insanegaming3908]

2nd time watching this series. Never gets old. Such a feeling of freedom.

[@zak2189]

Epic, such quality storytelling and a fantastic adventure.

[@maxgtas]

This is wholesome, takes me right back to my own roadtrips, sharing good times and stumbling into adventures along the road. Makes me want to strap on my backpack and explore what's waiting to be explored.

[@shortbedtimestories]

This is peak KZbin

[@neversulky]

I'm blown away by the quality of this so far. The commentary, the camerawork, the editing, the adventures. Really well done. Fun to watch and inspiring.

[@DasSimonese]

Laughed hard at the noice of greggs Scooter :D

[@alto5710]

I think what does these vlogs cool are the descriptions of the people you meet. That's truly wonderful to meet new people by car sharing !

[@Weefatgoblin]

youre welcome for the kayåks! look forward to the rest of the videos (sorry for bad english)

[@mazzamarill_7806]

I have never been more excited to watch more of a KZbin series (besides the Wales journey of course)

[@Luis-yy2fs]

I’ve been waiting all week. Yes! Best series ever

[@VanTasticTraveling]

I'm happy we're traveling Europe in our van hehe. Thanks for sharing!

[@mertenbohn5952]

The building from the beginning of the video looks like a granary to me. The upper floor is resting on those stone pillars with the carved out stones preventing rats or mice from reaching the upper floor. However this seems to be rendered ineffective by some of the structures of the presumably later added lower floor. So I don't think it's in use any more.

[@mertenbohn5952]

If the stones are what I think they are, the are called staddle stones

[@HunterBelkiran]

This somehow renews my faith in humanity - people are at heart so kind, generous and welcoming regardless where you are in the world.

[@cadensmith2982]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I love watching you go on adventures, it’s so entertaining and your mission across wales series was one of the best things I’ve seen on youtube! Can’t wait to see more!

[@Pshady]

The scooters had me in tears of laughter. I have used one once to travel across a city and a decent of that steepness and length is ludicrous. That’s the stuff that makes an adventure.

[@greenclause]

Always surprised by how many people stop for hitchhikers. I'm sure they wouldn't in UK.

[@joshando4092]

Because we're a fucking degenerate society that's driven on fear, it's the same in the US and other Anglo countries, we're so paranoid of our neighbours, we're obsessed with horror stories the media highlight on and create a narrative of uncertainty and distrust; it's sad.

[@JanSanono]

These videos just serve as a fascinatingly entertaining reminder of how much I miss summer

[@kwilliams8811]

These videos are highlights of my week

[@NeverlandSystemPixie]

Your antics are hilariously inspiring.

[@slair_i]

Really great series so far! This is some of the best content you've made. Keep it up mate

[@leighmartin5293]

Incredible brave and very revealing trips around the outstanding Europe. Hats off to you both. Intrepid travellers.

[@vadari9705]

This series is even better than the Mission Across Wales, and that's saying something. The scooter steaming when you put it in the river was hilarious.

[@Biomirth]

Jack Kerouac eat your heart out. This is so awesome. I once tried to hike from Indiana to Maryland in Winter and made it about 1/3 of the way. One of my fondest memories.

[@Abbas_179_]

Loving this series man Brilliant stuff