WestJet to St.John's, Newfoundland (Also Featuring ScotRail, easyJet and Yotel) Let The Fun Begin :)

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for watching! Just to let you know, due to all the content filmed on this trip there will be MIDWEEKERS coming up as well (Tuesdays at 10am UK time). And these will be FULL VIDEOS, not just bonus uploads, so I'd better get back to editing eh? A lot of work still to do :)

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Go Stevie go Stevie you can do it 😄

[@mstrdiver]

@@lindashoemaker8940Steve - The interactions between you and Alecia really adds another dimension to your travel vlogs. She acts quite the coquette like @ 17:34 [certainly no insult intended] and makes the video more fun to watch. She's really a keeper. Thanks again for bringing us along.

[@allysonblack5984]

Yeeaaahhh I can hardly wait. Am planning a trip on the Canadian next year and would love to visit Newfoundland as well

[@chelseafc1728]

Are you coming back to Cobh again ?

[@Ian-Steele]

Good stuff. Bring it on 😊

[@VA3ELX]

I’m a pilot for Westjet and a fan of the channel. Welcome to Canada! Hope you enjoyed the flight, wish it was me taking you guys across the pond. Looks like you had a typical foggy St John’s approach.

[@marshallbowen8693]

Even sunny approaches to St John’s can be interesting if you fly by Signal Hill.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks for the comment! :) Absolutely loved WestJet! And you guys must see ALL the weather :D

[@marshallbowen8693]

Actually Steve I live in Ontario but have visited St John’s and Newfoundland several times. It is a fascinating province full of friendly people. The approach to the airport from the Atlantic is always interesting. Enjoy the pubs in St John’s and take a hike through the Battery to Signal Hill through the narrows then climb to the top. Then it’s down hill with beautiful vies of the city.

[@kaycee625]

@Flyingfinn82 how about getting them an upgrade on their return flight!! 🤩😀

[@TransCanadaPhil]

I work for Westjet too at the Winnipeg airport and am a fan of this channel.

[@TheUluxian]

Two complete strangers offering you a lift = A typical day in Canada.. We do love our neighbors to the North. Have a good time. Don't forget the poutine!

[@dazlebluefrogify]

Isn't that more of a Québec thing la poutine? One of my sons went to play in a hockey tournement with his french club to Montréal then Québec city he brought some back over in packets😂 also this year at our christmas market there was a couple from Québec region who where selling loads of canadian food and drink 😂😂

[@spiritea5640]

@@dazlebluefrogifyyes it’s from Quebec 😊 The best

[@queen.cee234]

@@dazlebluefrogify Yup. Basically, poutine outside Quebec pales in comparison.

[@seancoleman8528]

Brilliant 👌

[@brettwedd2411]

I was in St Johns at the end of May and thought I'd do a little reminiscing by watching this video. Watched to the end and pleasantly surprised to see you arrived less than 2 weeks before me! I took a bit longer to get there than you though.

[@davidreeves-turner6572]

West Jet are wonderful people. We missed a flight from Las Vegas back to the UK a few years ago (taxi didn’t turn up!).The BA staff basically didn’t give a sh**, but the West Jet ground crew overheard us - arranged our flight back to the UK via Toronto and upgraded us!

[@steve-marsh]

Absolutely best crew we've ever had!

[@davideck]

A fake plug for WJ??

[@tommarshall1660]

Alicia lights up everywhere she goes, Looking forward to the rest of your trip, you pair deserve it.

[@mstrdiver]

I just said essentially the same thing a little bit above and didn't mean to step on your compliment to Steve and Alicja. They are a fun couple to follow on their trips no matter where they go.

[@tommarshall1660]

@@mstrdiver No harm done it just goes to show how popular they both are.

[@20bluelilies]

I love all the videos, but yes, when Alicja comes along for the trip it's so much fun

[@daviddewar5836]

Yes I like the video's that Alicia is in I think she is so funny when she comes along with Steve

[@Casey093]

She sure does, what a ray of sunshine.

[@crookeymonster]

good old Canadian hospitality

[@peteedwards6036]

Thank you, you have just saved me the time and expense of ever booking into a Yotel!

[@nicolad8822]

It truly looks vile.

[@elliebeep27]

I got stuck at one in CDG when I got stranded and it was the worst! I paid about 300 euros, too!

[@davidendsor219]

Or eating porridge at the airport.

[@barbaram5214]

Bloc Gatwick South Terminal. Might be a bit more $$ but I’ve generally paid around $200. Quirky but I like it and I get one with a window. Includes Priority check-in for flights, too.

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

@@davidendsor219 yeah, to each his own i guess. I wouldn't be able to get it down. A toasted muffin with egg and bacon much more satisfying.

[@newworldgirl]

Nice to see St. John’s again… I lived there for 10 years of my life… Actually nice to even see the airport. Love to watch all your videos ! Very down to earth

[@murraypremiseshotelnlcanad7702]

Thank you for staying with us, we are glad you enjoyed your room and we can't wait to see the rest of your travels in St. John's!!

[@mikeclarkson1136]

I am 77 and lived in Canada my whole life. Newfoundland is the only province i have not been to. The others many times. Born in Ontario. Stepfather was in the armed forces so we were stationed at many bases around Canada. Last base was in Alberta, and i stayed. So thank you for Newfoundland.

[@steve-marsh]

I hope you enjoy the coming videos :)

[@markiangooley]

My father was an immigrant to the USA and served in the Army as part of getting citizenship. One of the places that had a base where he was stationed was Newfoundland…

[@cindi7955]

This was the most fun. Newfoundland people are the best! Love the harbour and your mini meals on the plane 🙂

[@margmcgill1645]

Welcome to Canada. I’m in Ontario and haven’t been to Newfoundland. Have a great time.👏👏👏👏💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@HabaneroTi]

I've been nursing a really bad flu the past 10 days and unable to get out or do much and I can't tell you how comforting your videos have been during this otherwise unpleasant time. Something about travel videos in general and yours specifically really hit the spot. You and Alicja are such a delight to watch, I hope you can keep on doing it for a long time to come. Trains, planes, automobiles, even buses and motels, you've got some sort of special sauce of travel videos going on that I really enjoy watching. All the best!

[@raydearie9805]

St. Johns Looks just like Aberdeen! these videos are so therapeutic to watch need to go through the list

[@judybee]

So lovely to see people you don't even know prepared to give you a lift like that out of the blue. Kindness goes a long way. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the Canadian adventure x J x

[@jacksprat-qd3qv]

That’s so typical of newfoundlers ❤

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

Most of us Canadians or New Zealanders would offer in that circumstance. Presumably, they got chatting in the car park, or they were the couple he mentioned earlier in the vid.

[@mariadelaney7179]

​@@jacksprat-qd3qv it is spelled Newfoundland. Sorry I'm a Newfoundlander sore point when our Province is mispronounced and misspelled.

[@jacksprat-qd3qv]

@@mariadelaney7179 oops sorry about that xx

[@jacksprat-qd3qv]

@@mariadelaney7179 sorry Maria I will be more careful in future

[@Myramhall]

Welcome to my homeland - Newfoundland. My hearts aches for her. Enjoy

[@thomaswilson1312]

The people of Newfoundland are super, really kind and hospitable.

[@steve-marsh]

So so true!

[@PetrosMathioudakis]

I don't know how I ended up stumbling across this video but that was me in seat 2A, small world! Hope you enjoyed my home town!

[@trbltmd]

Ohhh St. John’s, lived there for 4 years. Most humble people I have ever met.

[@markblackwood2134]

Born and raised in Newfoundland. Hope you two had a great time.

[@KatieHarts-ep1js]

I’m from Newfoundland and it was so super cool to see it respresented online!

[@kristen-2946]

Same!!!❤

[@Time782]

30:03 It is fun to hear a Newfie and a Scot exchange words... probably to two most extreme accents in the English language😀

[@mgrizz2386]

Welcome to my country! This is so exciting! So nice of that couple to show true Canadian spirit and drive you to your hotel. Can't wait for the next video.

[@ernieletawsky9505]

Watching your videos make me feel like I am there travelling with you. You have a unique talent to make your videos feel so personal. Please keep them coming.

[@laurabuchanan3428]

You both are so fun to travel with!! Your excitement and enjoyment is so evident! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@k.r.baylor8825]

I agree. Both of you make for very pleasant travel companions, and the adventures are always something to look forward to. Thanks for letting all of your viewers/fans tag along.

[@marieleotta2501]

Laura I'm a new subscriber so can you please tell me who Alicia is. Thanks

[@laurabuchanan3428]

@ Alicia is Steve’s wife! She often travels with Steve on his adventures!

[@wolfgangwodtke2375]

Love the red maple leaf toque...love the show.

[@siddithers5356]

Great video Steve. I live on Vancouver Island which is twice as far from St Johns as Scotland is. Goes to show how big Canada is.

[@mojogaucho]

Great to see the dynamic duo back together on another ripsnorting adventure!

[@susannabouwhuis5861]

Just past 3am. I can't sleep ! Pich up my phone and there are Steve & Alicia ! Perfect welcome to Canada

[@marshabailey1121]

Love the Canada toque!!! Welcome to Canada.

[@rbejva]

I loved that Alicia was wearing Canadian sweatpants on the way :)

[@davidaarthur]

To put that five-hour flight into context, from St John's it would take more than 3h just to reach Toronto!

[@steveroberts9817]

The first boat you passed, by the shape of the bow, is an icebreaker - It is designed to ride up on the ice and use the ships weight to clear a way

[@rbejva]

You see a lot of these kind of boats in the St Lawrence Seaway.

[@ajp069]

Brilliant video yet again, great to travel vicariously with you two lovely people and get some really useful knowledge as well (like travel with Westjet as a preference). My wife and I often take the dogs to Montrose Beach (we only live a few miles away), so will definitely say hello if our paths ever cross :) Keep up the good work!

[@AndreaDE-ep1iq]

Ever since you decided to book the holiday, Steve and Alicja, I was looking forward to the videos. Travelling with you is always interesting and great fun❤

[@Alfred_51]

Love watching you two together. You have a chemistry that makes great watching

[@richardtownsends3187]

The Blue/White ship called "Amazon Conqueror" is a Seismic Exploration vessel that explores for oil using shock waves produced by compressed high pressure air. The resulting engery waves are picked up by hydrophone sensors in cables towed behind the vessel.

[@neresq]

We took a 16 nt. Canada/Greenland (out of NYC) cruise back in August 2022, with ports of call in Halifax, Sydney and several place in Greenland, but St. John's, Newfoundland was our final and favorite port of call. The people were so incredibly warm and friendly, and the town was so pretty and quaint, yet vibrant, lively and with very contemporary sensibilities. We said at the time that we would love to get back there again someday soon -- and we hope to...

[@jeffdayman8183]

Welcome to Canada guys! Enjoy.

[@erichtomanek4739]

This really emphasizes how narrow the Atlantic Ocean is!!!

[@petergoddard1960]

Lets face it, you just nail these every time. I was full of excitement for your trip and to be with you for the outward journey was so good. I love your travel day videos. That Yotel would not be for me. Contrast this with a great room for your stay! St Johns looks like my kind of place.

[@leonb2637]

That's part of the balance one has to have when traveling - some hotels are 'interesting' experiences, others are exceptional.

[@steve-marsh]

All our intrigue about Yotel quickly evaporated!

[@jamiemcmillan7660]

Aberdeen Airport. Great memories of getting to Fair Isle from Southampton in a half day , via Aberdeen.

[@davidwelch6796]

This video bought back happy memories of a couple of weeks spent working in and around St John's about 30 years ago. Main memories are the welcoming and friendly people there (including a few convivial evenings spent in a dockside bar with the captain of a Canadian coast guard ship), donuts, flying in an American Air Force iceberg survey aircraft and also meeting a couple of lovable Newfoundland dogs. Its a place I would be very happy to return to. Looks like the weather hasn't changed since I was there.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for this!

[@flyinghigh64]

Welcome. to Canada!

[@gregorylenton8200]

Now thats what i call a real Day Trip...thanks

[@shelaghjackson9577]

I loved Newfoundland! We live in W. Canada. Also experienced someone giving us a lift right after arrival in St. John’s…….she drove us all around the downtown area and pointed out the best places to eat….turned out she was a Prof. at MUN. Lovely people there!

[@ukdavepianoman]

Wonderful video. So much fun when Steve and Alicja are together. Going to be a great trip. I will definitely avoid Yotel - surprised a proper hotel wasn't available at a similar price. Presume Westjet food was complimentary but it didn't look great especially for a flight costing £560 return. Love Alicja's humour: What do these ships even do? Shipping!

[@nonamerooster5413]

I know I’m a bit late but I do enjoy your videos!

[@gkjsooley]

I hope you had a fantastic time in my hometown/-province! Originally a fish merchant's warehouse, the Murray Premises was renovated and re-opened in late 1979 as a somewhat posh shopping arcade with some specialty stores and a few fairly high-end boutiques as well as a couple of great restaurants. The hotel first opened in the 1990s, and seems to have taken over more and more of the property.

[@steve-marsh]

Interesting! Cheers!

[@sarahkg25]

Ahh I’ve been so excited for this series since seeing your IG posts during your trip!! As a Canadian who loves Scotland more than anywhere else and continues to find excuses to go back, I’m excited to see Canada from a Scot’s POV!! Would love to hear your thoughts on this take, and I’m sure this could be a given since so many Canadians (myself included) have Scottish roots… but I’ve always felt we’re similar countries in terms of people and attitude. With similar senses of humours. We’re both friendly and don’t take ourselves too seriously. I always say that’s why I feel so at home in Scotland. And I hope you felt at home and welcomed on this trip to Canada! PS- Alicja with the hat AND those Roots pants! A Canadian at heart!!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I love a travel day video…just gets me excited for all the adventure videos to come! And, knowing that there will be more than usual content coming is a delightful bonus! Looking forward to it all! Cheers, and ATB!

[@simonboulton4490]

Steve I worked at Gatwick years ago and was there for 5 years. Your video was great same high standards as usual and you both compliment each other and makes the video funny.

[@123bwlch]

The pub meal was cheapish though.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!!!

[@stevenwilson1816]

The Premier Inn at North Terminal is usually quite reasonable and rooms are far more spacious. Also has a nice bar and restaurant.

[@clnre]

I can also recommend the Premier Inn at Gatwick, I paid less than £145 the last time I stayed there, but hotel prices seem to have increased a lot in the last 2 years.

[@alanmonaghan9194]

@clnre PI prices have become insanely expensive.​

[@johnanthony4194]

2 Premier Inns and a Travelodge but needs shuttle bus. All with proper rooms and bathrooms. And cheap thanYohotel ,should be 50 quid max.

[@DavidSmith-to9ni]

Check in 6pm 9am out 145 pounds completely a rip of scam i rater would rather staying the airport or move to hotel further away

[@rca6576]

You Came to Canada and I so want to go to Scotland! I live in Canada but, wish to all that I could move to Scotland!

[@presspound7358]

WELCOME TO CANADA 🇨🇦 My home and native land ! I live 20 minutes from the sea and wouldn’t trade it for the world. We’re not exciting entertainers like our US cousins but we’re decent folk. Canada’s Eastern Seaboard 👍🥰🇨🇦

[@Jwnorton]

14:30 Its like Atlanta Hartsfield going between the four concourses

[@kathleenzaffore1560]

New Foundland! I have wanted to visit the Maritimes since I wrote school report when I was 10 (I am 73 now😂). Then read The Shipping News. I am overjoyed to travel along with you on this adventure. Thank you guys!!

[@diannehardwick950]

Good to see Alicja enjoying a trip overseas with you. Glad to know that Canada is so friendly. I’m looking forward to the next episode.😀

[@eileenmclean1274]

Thank you both for taking us on your travels. Looking forward to the next few videos. Have a great time ❤❤❤

[@SoulfulAde]

You should have booked the nearby Premier Inn (A23) at Gatwick, Steve. It would have cost you around half the Yotel cost. You’d have been in your much larger room by 3pm, and from there, it’s only a 10 min walk to N Terminal. Enjoying your videos, btw. 👍🏼

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Looks amazing. I did not know you could travel from the UK to Canada in 4 hrs 😮

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Always nice to see the nuts and bolts of the journey and also to see you both looking so happy and well, wishing you all the best for your holiday and stay safe and well until we meet again, cheers.

[@bobbarnett4926]

Looking forward to a pub crawl and great seafood. Amazing that you're in a proper hotel for a change. You've made the big time.

[@ReflectionTool637]

Am anxious every time I fly as well. Not because of the flying part, but because of the airline part. Imagine you have a super disorganized, inept and extremely malevolent/greedy cousin - and you HAD to rely on him. THAT is what dealing with an airline is like. Full stop !!

[@Alan.92n]

Really enjoyed this one Steve. Hi Alicja! That Gatwick "capsule" room was something else! Great getting a lift to your St. John's hotel, which looks good. The harbour area/ views looked fantastic, & looking forward to future videos! Have a great time, both. 😊 👍

[@larryfreeman7979]

my son in law is a Westjet pilot and my son is a Boeing engineer in Seattle who works on the 737 Max 8 and 10. so this video is all about my life. Was in Newfoundland back in 19 with my son. Was a great visit.

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic!!!

[@frednorman1]

Steve, your wife is delightful. I love it when you include her in your videos… and you’ve captured all the things in this video that we all dislike, especially with trans-Atlantic flights. I live in Northern California. It takes us all day to go from San Francisco to London to Edinburgh. By that I more than 24 hours including the flight changes, security and other wait times. .

[@jackoneil3933]

Brilliant! Can't wait for the rest of the trip! And it was nice that you had more legroom on your flights than you did in your Yotel room.

[@drmtbc]

I am SO excited to see you where I live! Been looking forward to this since your pub crawl. When the video showed you at the YYT bus stop, my husband said “sure we would have picked them up if we knew they were here!” - so glad someone else did 🙂. Can’t wait to see the rest of this series (yippee!) After watching your videos nightly for the past 6 months, it is surreal to see you walking around my neighbourhoods 🥰

[@evaharrison1733]

Love Alicja's 2016 WCoH "touque" as they say in Canada :) . Shame you couldn't do it during the season and catch a hockey game there!

[@Ice_Karma]

0:47 Love Alicja's bag! 😻

[@OtterlyInsane]

In my experience, the Yotel can be more expensive than some of the proper hotels on site, there is a Travelodge just off site from the north terminal that is normally the cheapest, about 5 minutes walk. The Yotel is handy if you have a long transfer and just want 4 or 5 hours sleep or a shower.

[@richardharibo]

Steve I'm so excited for this trip. Your videos are the highlight of our week. Thank you again and Canada is so beautiful and the locals are so friendly and helpful giving you a lift. All the best to my favourite KZbinrs ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Keep an eye out for the Tuesday uploads throughout this trip too :)

[@schwobamichl]

Nice to hear, that this food tasted better than it looked like… 😎

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Newfoundland is my idea of heaven! I am so glad you are sharing your time there! I love it there. I love flying into St John’s. It’s a breathtaking sight. So glad you’re doing this trip!

[@robyndwyer]

this is how i find out the direct to London is back up and running after covid ! very nice

[@GeminiXxX-i2o]

Yeah, been waiting for this video !!! You have chosen one of the best places to stay in St. John’s. I can imagine you enjoyed every second. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Simon-ry1lw]

That Canadian bobble hat 😊

[@BarnieCowan]

What a great short flight! For us its 12 hours from Vancouver, BC to Gatwick! I loved your coverage of Montrose - St. John. All very interesting. Loved the spare room in Alecja’s bag to pick up “ stuff” ! Your the only ones who make travel today interesting even when its not! 🇨🇦

[@awild10]

That Gatwick hotel might have been convenient but you’d have had plenty of time to head down on the train from Gatwick to Horsham to grab a hotel which would have probably been cheaper, gotten you a proper size room and definitely had more easy access to the pub! Look forward to seeing the rest of this trip.

[@Timstravels01]

What an adventure! Your Newfoundland hotel was just slightly spacier than the Yotel! Keep the top content coming.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! Just watched your video :)

[@Kalebtheguy-p9w]

I loved when you made that funny face in the yotel

[@graemewilliams3212]

Looking forward to the Canadian series! I wouldn't go to a Yotel after watching this, rather take my chances elsewhere haha. Love the fact that as soon as you've landed, you're greeted by typical Canadian hospitality, hopefully I'll get to experience that someday. :)

[@k.r.baylor8825]

Yotel is a discount trendy chain. While they're not five-star, they're fine for what they promise to provide. That awkward bathroom is part of the allure--they had the same arrangement in their Washington DC property. Just make sure if you are sharing the room with someone, that someone is fine with you showing off all the human being stuff we all have to do. I think Yotel is probably better experienced as a single traveler...

[@andreasimpson273]

When I worked at Gatwick we used to go into the six bells in Horley

[@Craig_Stewart]

It's good to see you doing something together again. Looking forward to seeing your adventures 👍

[@SajjadKhan-jn7cw]

Great video thanks for sharing Steve with beautiful partner god bless regards from London

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

So nice you came across the pond, enjoy your visit🖐🇺🇸

[@bradleymay]

My wife used to make this journey every few months to visit (before her immigration was sorted). It's a heck of a journey to get to Newfoundland.

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

Hi Steve, this was a wonderful video with so many different things going on making for a very interesting video. Can't wait to see your continued trip in more videos. Thank you both for a great video! 😁👍

[@brianwebb7109]

Yes , Canada ❤

[@MattsPlanet]

Fantastic! One of my favourite places - I'm a big fan of Great Big Sea.... Looking forward to the George Street pub crawl video!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! Still recovering from that one :D

[@jim_dubhglas]

Crazy that your flight from Aberdeen to Gatwick was less expensive than a night in that Yotel. The Canadian welcome you received by that couple offering you a ride reminded me of the kindness I have experienced from people in Scotland, and I'm Canadian of Scottish decent. The east coast of Canada (Maritimes) still retains much of the old country norms and values. It's a beautiful thing, isn't it!

[@steve-marsh]

It sure is! :)

[@sr-vr3cf]

Just thank you for posting this. You guys are great!😍

[@frankbarr1101]

Another enjoyable video Steve! Im booked to travel WestJet Dublin to Toronto in April on one of those 737s, I got the flight one way for €155 which is a great price. I do prefer wide bodied on long flights but this price was just too good to ignore and looking at your video, legroom looked fine, and I'm sure flight will be no more uncomfortable than on different carriers. I thought your flights were quite expensive especially the Aberdeen to Gatwick one at £93 but then it seems flights from Ireland these days to most place do seem better value!

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Good morning Steve and Alicja looks like your off to a great holiday would love to go there take care 😄🌸🍀☕️☕️🥃🥃

[@alexoestreicher1092]

Love to see the Canadian hospitality and some Tim Hortons!

[@mrhoult-qy8su]

Fantastic, l could never stay in that pod, looking forward to the next video ❤

[@cathjollphotography]

Watching you guys walk by the harbour just reminded me of the TV show Republic of Doyle - one I wish they would bring back. It looks like a photographers paradise there - so hopefully one of these days I will get to go see it too.

[@trevorbrown8737]

That was a lovely enjoyable video. Thanks for making my day!👍👍👍

[@swedishkev]

Steve ,you need to have Alicia in most of your future videos. She is just so much fun,and funny. I know that I would not be very happy with a 5 or 6 hour flight on a 737. Unless it was too good of a price.