Will I Make it Out Of Northern Ireland!? Belfast to Rosslare During a Public Transport Strike...

I chose the WORST possible day to make this trip. Public transport strikes in Northern Ireland left me with a bit of a challenge to make it to Rosslare, where a ferry would be waiting for me. A ferry I couldn't miss!
Filmed on Friday 1st December 2023
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Map courtesy of Google Maps
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I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
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[@geminisarkar4245]

You don’t add unnecessary musics to your videos which I really like. The surrounding noises are very important to have a realistic experience for us. Most of the travel vloggers just make the whole thing fake with enhanced visuals and musics. Your videos are raw and real ❤👍🏼✌🏻

[@leonb2637]

Due to copyright and YT rules, sometimes background music cannot be played.

[@derektaylor2941]

+1

[@gkeaoyrge]

Hear, hear! Nothing worse than wanting to hear what the surroundings sound like and all of a sudden it’s some obnoxious hideous-sounding tropical house track. One of the many reasons I enjoy this channel.

[@Slappa31]

​@@gkeaoyrgeagree... im sick of the same guitar based elevator music

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Totally agree with you! So many youtubers spoil their productions with silly background music.

[@ternilapilli]

I love that you don't turn these into disaster videos, you just try to work around it and have an alternate adventure. Sometimes it can be fun, sometimes it's just a bit stressful, but when there's lots of moving parts to a trip, these things happen and we move through them. This is real travel... thanks for bringing us along as always.

[@user-fh4yn5bv4f]

Tenacity Steve! No matter what obstacles come your way you work around it instead of complaining! Thanks and congrats for 100K . If anyone deserves accolades it is you!

[@08Anno]

A real shame you had to ride the train in the dark. The views coming out of Dalkey to Killiney are some of the best you’re likely to get on a train ride (dirty Irish rail windows notwithstanding) in the daytime. The dart route is not the most scenic overall but there’s a few highlights on either end.

[@steve-marsh]

Ach I need to go back and do it in daytime - winter vlogging eh!

[@terryosullivan2620]

And after towards Greystones along the side of Bray head looking down the cliffs.

[@kencurran8853]

Coach journey from Belfast to Dublin was " horrendous' . All seats were taken and people were 'coughing'. Wear a mask or did you not realise you were in the depths of winter. There are plenty of places to visit in Dublin.

[@Alan.92n]

Well done Steve in getting to Rosslare. Always admire your perseverance in overcoming problems. Bet you were ready for some grub by the end of the day! 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Oh yes! And the ship fed me well ;)

[@okiejammer2736]

One very needed aspect of your films is how you utilize public transport, getting on and off trains, buses. Even filming how to work the turn-stiles is so helpful. THANK YOU.

[@Pooky-Cat]

We always gauge our enjoyment of a KZbin vlogger post by our automatic response at the end.... We both said "nooo!" when the 'to be continued' caption came up, that is a 10/10 on the gauge 👌😁. Thank you Steve.

[@Johnwilliams-yu4ig]

Love your travel blogs steve,really makes you the closest you can to doing the journey yourself,dont change 👌👍

[@geminisarkar4245]

Yes exactly, please don’t change your style. It’s authentic 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@erik_griswold]

Maybe he can get a promo deal with the Irish Rail Visa Card?

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! And I'll never change I promise!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

@@steve-marshwhenever I come home to Ireland on SailRail via Holyhead from where I live in Manchester (21 years) to visit family in my home county of Meath, I have remained friends with my late Dad’s former employers, the Poor Clare Sisters at their Convent near the RDS in Ballsbridge in Dublin 4, where my Dad was their landscape gardener for many years - I’ve kept in touch with Sr. Brigid & Sr. Carmel for years and when I come home, I get the M3 Parkway train to Dublin Connolly and the DART to Sandymount to visit the convent

[@MaryMulholland-zg7jj]

Excellent as usual, I look forward to every vlog ❤❤❤

[@petergoddard1960]

I have to say I absolutely admire your tenacity and skill at overcoming these 'challenges' on a trip. It might be an idea for a tips and tricks video for those less experienced. I for one wouldn't know where to begin to solve these kind of issues.

[@Blackadder75]

but you DO know where to begin. In this day and age it always starts with the pocket computer in your hand

[@steve-marsh]

Good idea Peter, thanks!

[@philgray3443]

​@@Blackadder75Which sometimes may as well be made of Lego when travelling across international borders. My US phone could call exactly nothing on arrival in Australia. It would not even connect to Wifi. My UK phone worked perfectly in Singapore, providing that I was OK with S$8 per megabyte data charges! Per megabyte, charged in megabyte increments. Text message - $8 thanks. Google, you are in the silly figures before you put in a query. If you have any advice on working around that, I'd be interested to know. I used my phone to check a credit card balance on public wifi in LHR. In under 15 minutes someone had bought 2 first class tickets to New York on my account.

[@Blackadder75]

@@philgray3443 you should research such things before you travel, and it could be that the best solution was to buy a cheap local prepaid SIm card for abroad and have a few gigabytes for $10. and credit cards are always unsafe , they are outdated 20th century technology, i dunno why the US hasn't moved on to modern ways of payment. Maybe because any abuse is covered by insurance? so you don't run a financial risk, only the inconvenience? I don;t know, i almost never use them, only when absolutely necessary to rent a car

[@jeremymoyse]

Damn Steve - been with you since the early days and just great to see everyone buying into your "travel doesn't have to be expensive and the journey can be as much, or more than, the destination" philosophy. I partly live vicariously through you...

[@steve-marsh]

I really appreciate it mate :)

[@conallgeoghegan4587]

Hi Steve, I get the Wexford - Dublin train fairly often, my heart sank for you when I realised you were travelling on it at night, its a stunning journey visually, but, my soul broke altogether when I realised that you were getting the dreaded "shit train" .. the worst most uncomfortable train on earth, I think it only does one round trip a day but compared to the other amazing train it's just wrong.... good chipper in roslare... and a nice shop..😉

[@kevinobrien2311]

That walk into Belfast from the city airport, Steve -- your description seemed to me to be far too kind! I would have called it "pedestrian-hostile" myself! Finding your channel has been great fun for me -- entertaining and educational. And you've persuaded me, with no effort on your part, to add Ring of Iceland and Faeroe Islands visits to my bucket list, in summertime, with the ferry from or to Denmark Too bad it's not possible to schedukle it in advance to include pleasant weather throughout the journey. 🙃 Thanks so much! 🙂

[@saintuk70]

03:46 Nice view of the Mull of Galloway

[@steve-marsh]

Such a short crossing to Ireland!

[@susanashcroft2674]

What a way to celebrate 100k subs with a pint of Guinness in Dublin...cheers! 🍺 Glad you got to Rosslare for your ferry.

[@steve-marsh]

The only way eh! :)

[@davycrockett5035]

Great video. The Spire in Dublin was the site of Nelson's Pillar, the original Nelson's column. It got blown up by disgruntled locals in 1966. 😢

[@davecoz4227]

Technically it was only damaged by disgruntled locals (yes they did use a bomb) but they kept the damage to the Pillar. When it came down to it's demolition, the Irish Army were called in and they made a mess of O'Connell st with their use of explosives.

[@steve-marsh]

Interesting! Thanks, I need to read up on this!

[@wavell14]

It's dedicated to all the needle lovers in Dublin

[@CelticSeer]

IMHO, a useless piece of Art. The Irish Tourist board missed an opportunity to build a column to walk up and/or elevator where one could have viewed Dublin from the top for miles……it would have paid for itself at this stage!

[@Grangeburn]

Dubliners like to poke fun at the various statues around the city. The Spire for instance is known as The Stiletto in the Ghetto. Or the Molly Malone Statue which is known as The Tart with the Cart (there are alternatives which may be considered more rude). Or the Phil Lynott Statue which is also called The Ace with the Bass.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Congratulations on 100k, well done and well deserved. Shame about the strike but your tenacity got you there in the end, can't wait for part two, take care and stay safe, cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Simon!

[@timothydunn5889]

It's worse when you walk into a pub in the dark, and when you come out it's daylight! Good upon you Steve.❤

[@steve-marsh]

Haha this made me lol :D

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

I did that, too, but in Kenai, Alaska. I was in the bar for only an hour and had a single drink. Went into the bar in daylight and out again after a very short period of darkness. Strange world.

[@timothydunn5889]

@@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm The reverse is how quickly the sun goes down at the equator. Like a light switch turning off.

[@jimwright1148]

My first trip to Ireland was a ferry from Le Harve in 1987,we chucked our job in Holland and went on a jont for 3 weeks. My m8 was local to county Cork,so we stayed with his family and explored many areas,towns and pubs! Highlight was 3 day boat trip on his Dad's boat up and down the River Shannon,great trip.

[@coldphinger]

Such a shame you got the train in the dark, the journey from Dublin to Rosslare is really lovely. It's not a particulalry quick journey, but the scenery in parts is lovely... Following Dublin Bay through Killliney & Bray, and the coast down to Rathnew, then inland through the Wicklow lowlands and following the Slaney River through Enniscorthy in to Wexford Harbour. Not as dramatic as the Scottish Highands, but very pretty on a sunny day like you had...

[@fantasticvoyages-sg8sw]

Dublin Express came to my rescue a few years ago when my Easyjet flight from Belfast to Gatwick was cancelled at midnight. Managed to book a flight from Dublin to Gatwick the next day, so Dublin Express was our cheapest way to get there. That was in summer and had lovely views out the window when we were crossing over the border.

[@brianbell4937]

Not sure it has existed that long, you sure you are not thinking of AirCoach ?

[@cehaem2]

@@brianbell4937 Yeah, Dublin Express started only last year summer after AirCoach decided to extend their service to L'Derry and reduce the number of services "off-peak".

[@bk99911]

@@cehaem2It is more that Dublin Express have replaced the cancelled Dublin Coach service. Pre Covid there were two services on this route, Aircoach and Dublin Coach, Dublin Coach cancelled the route during Covid and Dublin Express saw an opportunity to replace them last summer. Of course they compete with Aircoach and the BE/Translink service on the same route.

[@cehaem2]

@@bk99911 but they didn't stop at the airport. Pretty much all Aircoach buses arrive in Dublin almost empty.

[@fantasticvoyages-sg8sw]

@@brianbell4937 It was in August 2022, so not sure what it was called back then. But I do remember going to GlenGall street to catch it

[@martinputt6421]

So appreciative of what you put yourself through to deliver quality videos for us. Really enjoyed the video, thanks Steve.

[@allanwilliment1029]

Hello again from New Zealand Steve😊 Another awesome video! Brings back happy memories from the Republic of Ireland in 1991, back in my younger days. I never got to Belfast, or Northern Ireland, but have happy memories of a return train journey from Rosslare to Dublin Connolly. I managed to find lovely accommodation at the Great Southern hotel at Rosslare port, after arriving from Fishguard Wales after a long train and ferry journey from Guildford Surrey England, and another night there after my return train journey to Dublin, before my ferry and train back to England next day...and on another occasion in 1991.. I took a train from Dublin (Heuston) to Cork city, and untimely Tralee, and return. Good tumes😊

[@steve-marsh]

There's something so magical about setting foot in Ireland, I don't know what it is, but it gets me every time!

[@katewilliams4876]

I just love your videos. Your determination, friendliness is such a joy. You are always so nice to the workers you encounter. Congrats on 100,000 subscribers . You deserve it! workers you encounter.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

Love your videos Steve. I’ve learned so much about transportation in and around the UK and some in Europe since subscribing to your channel. As a travel advisor, understanding how transportation works for my clients is so incredibly important. Thank you for what you do. Most appreciated!

[@steve-marsh]

A pleasure! I used to be a travel advisor too many moons ago

[@David-km1wf]

I can see my house at 4.20! Pity it was just a flying visit this time but I did already see your last video in Belfast which I thoroughly enjoyed.

[@MrPhantom1961]

The style and content of your videos remind me very much of 'The Diceman', a show broadcast on The Discovery Channel in the late 1990's. Hosted by Russell Harris, It wasn't your usual glossy travelogue, but a 'warts and all' look at towns and cities, visiting places that most people miss on their journeys. More of the same please.

[@neilsmyth4629]

I loved that show back in the day! I haven’t seen anything like it since. Getting recommendations from the locals and adding the element of chance was something very unique!

[@steve-marsh]

I need to try find this old show!

[@MrPhantom1961]

@@steve-marsh I've not seen any of the satellite channels show this since it was originally broadcast on The Discovery Channel. I've a number of episodes on old VHS tapes. Worth moving it over to digital media one day to watch again.

[@paulnorval9646]

We had two weeks travelling around Ireland back in 2018 Steve, lots of places to visit. We did spend a night in Rosslaire at a fantastic B&B, our hosts even drove us down to our early morning ferry, they were very generous hosts.

[@steve-marsh]

That sounds very typical of Irish hospitality!

[@stuartjgarland]

Welcome to Ireland Steve, pity about the train on that particular service as well as the lack of Translink train, hopefully, it inspires you return. Looking forward to next week journey across the sea.

[@steve-marsh]

Next time I'll spend longer!

[@gerardvanteeffelen8437]

Great video, love the uncomplicated en strait-forewards video's, they give a amazing good impression of your travels. Keep on making vlogs. A (daytime) tip when taking the train from Dublin to Rosslare, sit left side for the best views.

[@emeraldgreen1973]

You really got the scenic tour of Dublin.Those areas you walked through are seriously sketchy even during the day.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes, I saw some sights even in that short walk :D

[@mott2945]

Just love your vlog style no messing about no stupid music and great filming ❤ Congrats on the 100k mate you will soon be on 200k before you know it all the best Steve 🤝

[@steve-marsh]

Really really appreciate it!

[@michaelwilner4756]

Nice! I watched that same Cybertruck review about the same time you did 😃 Great vid, thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I’m really looking forward to these videos Steve because I know what’s coming next! I’ll be watching on the train later 😊👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha a route you know well! ;) (kind of, almost the same as yours eh?)

[@RichardFelstead1949]

I always enjoy your videos. No chauffer driven car, just shank's pony (walking) and public transport. Greetings from Australia. Just in case you're interested Lol, I've just finished watching your video at 20.45 and it's currently +26.5C...................You're welcome.

[@steve-marsh]

Oof! Enjoy it for me!

[@ianker7924]

Pity the train journey Dublin-Rosslare was in the dark - there's some lovely coastal scenery along the way. I did the journey in reverse as part of a four-week trip: Perth (WA) - Dublin - SW Ireland (inc Ring of Kerry) - Dublin - Holyhead (ferry) - around England (no Scotland, this time!) - Pembroke Dock - Rosslare - Dublin - Perth.

[@annahale3145]

Good going. You're always so, if not cheerful, accepting of your hiccups along the way. I love your videos. I hope you got some food and rest.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh the ferry was very relaxing :)

[@derekfagan3301]

Great video Steve well deserved pint hope you enjoyed it and again congratulations on your milestone.

[@steve-marsh]

That pint was my dinner :)

[@deirdremcguirk1165]

As others have said, it’s a pity you didn’t do that train journey down to Rosslare in daylight. Even the short journey from Dublin to Greystones affords spectacular views. Oh and just in case it’s of use to anyone- you could have taken the train at Tara Street station, very near where the coach dropped you. Love all your videos, thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Winter vlogging eh! So limiting!

[@ElToro2000UK]

It's just nice, watching one of your videos Steve, whilst having a pint in a Wetherspoon's pub (Right now, in Eastbourne!). Cheers! 🍻👍

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I hope you enjoyed that pint (and the next one) :)

[@MMadders]

That train journey is very nice during the day. Some grat views of the coast.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh don't tell me :D

[@barvdw]

​@@steve-marsh all the more reason to go back 😎 I can confirm, the line to Greystones is great, even if a bit of a bottleneck for trains going to County Wexford and Wicklow... I'm not entirely sure if it would have worked, but I might have asked a member of staff if I could take an earlier DART train to Greystones and pick up the regional train there. DART is even less comfortable, tbh, total suburban service with lots of stops, but you would have had a chance to see the scenery in the fading daylight.

[@amcgowan1970]

View at 4:00 stunning!

[@baobo67]

Another good one Steve bringing back memories. Also thanks for having that Guinness to us. Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@hamo360]

This journey in daylight is worth doing again! Hugs the coast all the way down and is beautiful. These trains are old and uninspiring as you said but they have more modern ones on the route too. Good to see you in Dublin! Come back soon. The wild Atlantic way would make for a great video!

[@elainehowell2836]

Glad you had a good time on the plane and the coach and the cold weather and have a good day as well thanks Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Elaine!

[@ExiledMSH]

I could only imagine how difficult it would have been to try to catch a bus from Belfast International during a strike... especially since that airport is TWENTY miles away. So I go for the City airport every time. That said, I feel for all my friends in the north who don't drive and, thus, rely on public transport.

[@cehaem2]

AirCoach operates that route.

[@jameslever5406]

Looking forward to the 2nd part of your adventure!! 👍👍

[@honestdelivery]

Love these videos. They are such an easy watch. You just take it all in your stride, and of course you got that pint of Guinness in!

[@steve-marsh]

The Guinness sure helped!

[@jamesburt6520]

Once again another great video Steve. I'm looking forward to the next one. Your Guinness looked VERY tasty by the way Mmmm Thanks again,take care.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh it was! And that was my dinner!

[@colin.d]

It's a dismal time of year for travelling, but at least the days are getting longer now!

[@steve-marsh]

So true mate, it's tough vlogging through the winter!

[@Timstravels01]

Well done. Your perseverance paid off. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@paolakepper1927]

Looking forward to the part two!

[@timalcock2653]

Great video as ever Steve. Superb watch. Keep up the good work 👏

[@eltinjones4542]

I watched a number of your videos at this stage, you always keep our interest Did that train journey 45yrs ago 😱👍

[@roroger2402]

Thanks for another great adventure Steve, setbacks add to the adventure.. Cheers.👌

[@johnmurray6802]

Yay! Another video! 😎

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you :)

[@wolf6543211]

Hi from Wicklow! 😀 It's a pity you did the train journey at night, as it's quite impressive route.

[@steve-marsh]

I hear it! I'll need to come back eh!

[@Nook747]

Thanks Steve, another very interesting video....Cheers, look forward to the next leg of your journey.......

[@mroptimistic8957]

Enjoyed that, cheers.

[@CoachdriverScotland2023]

As always. Thanks Steve, great video 👍 looking forward to the next instalment ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@JJWilliams-uk3rf]

Happy New Year Steve, so looking forward to the next one

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! You toooo!

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Thanks Steve! I love seeing all these ( new to me) places! Beautiful! 😀👍

[@paulgibsonphotography]

Great Video As Always Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Paul!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Last year I caught the coach from Dublin Airport to that very same point. An arrival at 3am, with the bus station not opening for a few hours, is NOT recommended. It's like Glasgow on a Saturday night. 😧 Another great video.

[@steve-marsh]

Mate as soon as I heard about the strike, I was all over your channel looking for an alternative :D

[@fredjones2819]

Nice work on booking that bus to Dublin governing the strike - otherwise you would have been certainly up a certain ‘creek’- yes you must stop for a Guinness in Dublin ! Mighty mighty important ! 🍻- glad you had smooth runnin on Aer Fungus too - quick flight and a beautiful view from the windee - see you on the next one 👍

[@tobiasgaust]

Congrats on your milestone, Steve. Well earned. I love your videos, including this one 😊

[@jimdale6001]

Love your work Steve, thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you!

[@neilsmyth4629]

Happy New Year to you Steve. Love all your content and great to see you back in Belfast again! Glad you found your way out of the City airport. I wouldn’t fancy that walk back to the city centre myself - grim! 😂

[@malcym3394]

A nice tip - if you put a protector n your lens, hold it up against windows. This stops glare & reflections, giving a pretty clear outside view. Assuming the windows are clean of course.

[@lb8781]

Thanks Steve, I enjoy your vlogs! Vicariously traveling with you.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along :)

[@xix94]

Amazing video Love these trips

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks!

[@Assmask]

Great stuff, we went from Rosslare to Bilbao in May '23 on Britanny ferries - tho we drove down from Belfast and took two dogs! Ive been wondering if you'll do the same crossing, bring on the next video!!

[@steve-marsh]

Spoiler alert - I loved it ;)

[@Assmask]

​@@steve-marshWell stop teasing and upload it! Haha :)

[@robertofraser101]

Brilliant stuff really enjoyed look foward too next video thank you

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@michaelstaley2241]

Excellent blog Steve, very informative and tiring thou. Looks very cold loved to go to Belfast. 👍🏻

[@lindashoemaker8940]

GM Steve only you would start a train vlog with a strike so glad you didn’t decide to hike to the destination was happy you stopped for a quick respite Guinness I’m exhausted already catch you at the ferry take care 😘🌺🍺🍀

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Linda that was a long day!

[@sheilam4525]

Well done for battling through the strikes, Steve! All makes for an interesting journey!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Sheila!

[@sarimento1]

Bravo, Steve! Again you rescued success from calamity! Brilliant video! Thx!

[@steve-marsh]

I had a sinking feeling about this trip when I heard about the strike!

[@jerrylancs8690]

Congrats on your 100,000 subscribers Steve, well deserved! I love watching your videos, thanks for letting me join your journey.

[@westlondontransportwildlif5810]

I've been on the train from Dublin to Rosslare many times (although only going as far as Rathdrum) but it is a stunning route. I would recommend doing the route in the day because the views are stunning. The best bit is probably from Killiney to Wicklow as the train goes right alongside the coast and it is simply incredible. And a great video as well despite the challenges you faced.

[@lazyartist7682]

Quite an adventure, Steve. Thanks for sharing🎉

[@steve-marsh]

The real adventure starts next week :)

[@amymadden4631]

Really nice video! I love seeing Dublin in particular, and walks around Dublin, it is very familiar to me. Thanks for brining us along! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Amy!

[@firearchives]

Can't wait to watch

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@andrewrodger775]

My god, that was a hellish day albeit informative. I love Belfast and Dublin, I have worked in both cities on many occasions. Most definitely do some more mooching around both. Really looking forward to the next leg of this interesting vlog. Happy New Year to you and your good lady Steve. Cheers.

[@davidwood4892]

Great video Steve.. looking forward to the next installment.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks 👍

[@claravanrooyen4131]

Thankyou I also enjoy scenery from out the aeroplane

[@NikCan66]

Well done on reaching 100k . Great video and the stress and strains of travel in todays world

[@funmilolaogunsola2989]

Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@steve-marsh]

A pleasure!

[@nannymackify]

Brilliant video Steve. Lovely to see my home place through a visitors eyes. Come back to Eireann!

[@steve-marsh]

Sorry I was only passing through on this day!

[@uncleambient]

Another good video Steve thank you 🙂

[@steve-marsh]

A pleasure!

[@adcatman]

Enjoying your video's Well done....

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

Great 2 see Dublin again Steve love the pace anything you need to know about Dublin for future videos let me know I go there quite a lot

[@christianpatton1852]

Loved your walk through Belfast recognized several familiar places nice travel vlog :)

[@steve-marsh]

Love that city!

[@marcelokufelcarmona775]

amazing adventure congrats

[@beachman8106]

You’ve really earned the 100k subs. Well done 👍⭐️. I am impressed by all the early starts. Happy New Year from 🇦🇺 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@steve-marsh]

Happy new year! Thanks so much!

[@tdb7992]

I always love watching your videos Steve, you're a natural with the camera. My family are originally from Montrose in Scotland, but were then in Newcastle upon Tyne for a few generations, before emigrating to Australia in the sixties. I spent a few years living in Newcastle and would often get the train up to Edinburgh or Glasgow for the weekend. One of my favourite trips was when a few Australian friends (who were living in Glasgow) and I hired a car and drove around the highlands all weekend staying in B&B's. You're so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and to have places like Belfast just a short flight away. I am immensely jealous! If jobs and wages were better in the UK, I would move there in a heartbeat and spend my weekends taking trains everywhere I could. Thanks for another great video mate 😉

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the comment! I'll keep the videos coming :)

[@carolegoult4640]

Discovered your channel last year, fantastic!!!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate your views!

[@andywillis2650]

Excellent video Steve, despite the change of transport !! Looking forward to part 2 !

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andy! Just a massive relief to catch my ferry!

[@garyhaddock7264]

Recently discovered your videos and channel, excellent content, thanks. Regarding the bus to Dublin, as a resident of Belfast, it’s why I always drive to the airport now!

[@richardstreet7518]

😂 well done sir...!!! Looking forward to your ferry trip to Spain and hopefully the Narrow guage...

[@jamescummings5274]

Happy New Year Steve 🎉 ✨️ Funnily enough I was doing my own adventure on December 1st after being inspired by your adventures. I did Belfast to Liverpool by Air then had a few hours in Liverpool before getting the night ferry back to Belfast. Happy travels for 2024 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@steve-marsh]

Superb! Great to hear it and Happy New Year!

[@ms.b8724]

How beautiful at St. George's Market. Well done Steve for showing us Belfast and other parts of NI and what to do when faced with a bus and train strike there. Thank you.

[@graemejardin5569]

If the trains had been running, you could have caught one at Sydenham halt which is 5 minutes walk from Belfast City Airport and been at your station for the Dublin train in a further 5-10 minutes. Next to Sydenham halt is a small paramilitary memorial garden with a mural, flags, memorial stones and even an information board. It's obviously no tourist attraction but still a small taster of what makes Belfast very different from other cities.