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This video is the story of a trip from the Isle of Wight to the Isle of Skye without a car and without flying. Skye is one of the most amazingly beautiful places I’ve ever been to – on the way to certain places that have become famous you pass by 10 other incredible views. You want to stop and appreciate every part of the countryside.
I also made a video about how to plan your own trip to Skye without a car and on a budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju3dVn0_4HQ
We kept to a pretty tight budget and enjoyed the Isle of Skye in April before it is apparently overrun. Going out of season is a trade-off – it was way quieter but the rain was kind of a downer.
This was a great train travel trip in the UK, probably the best that you can do. Backpacking on the train is a lot of fun and we saw some beautiful places on our rail trip.
We got the sleeper train from London Euston, the Caledonian Sleeper and this video features a full review and cabin tour. We boooked the tickets online. We took the Calmac ferry from Malaig to Armadale after going over the Glenfinnan viaduct on the train. When staying in Broadford, we rented electric bikes from South Skye Cycles and took the road to Elgol. This was an unforgettable bike ride and I constantly wanted to stop and film, since every 100m we saw something else that seemed amazing and made me wish I hadn’t stopped at the previous place. From Portree, we went on a couple of small hikes and took a minibus tour to the Quiraing, Fairy Glens, Fairy Pools, Uig, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and a few other places. It was the best trip ever.
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music:
Uncle Skeleton – Ode To Estes
Eric Kinny – Daydream in D for Cello
Cathedral – Ascent
Wilhelm – Flower Upon Dirt
On Earth – Before Dawn
Tony Anderson – Grace
Ascent – Cathedral
Lonely Benson – Strawberry Afternoons Instrumental
Steven Gutheinz – Around The Sun
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A lovely video. Really enjoyed it. You are a lovely couple and I wish you all the very best for a long future together. Keep making videos please.
Hardly any time outdoors on their feet then. Predictably. Many of those places pointed out in Portree are closed, some for ever. Predictably, I suppose!
Thank you for a nice video that reminded me of my own trips to Skye. I really like your format that captures the ambiance of travelling to and being in a place. I saw no deer either and I also got picked up by cars when I tried to hike. So that hasn't changed 😊
Once Covid is over, you should visit South Africa. It will be cheap for you as you get A LOT of Rands for 1 Pound! Isle of Skye look to me like just regular Western cape in winter. Take note… during this time of the pandemic where vaccines are staring to roll out… The tourism industry here market awesome packages at give away prices!
A lovely video. Superb use of music.
You must have been unlucky, as I turned down my road on my way home from work tonight, there was a deer in the field, managed to get a photo of it too, and when you said there was only 1 ATM, there's 2 on that road, and another off the square on the way to the harbour, good video though, make sure you come back after the lockdowns 👍👍
Ach, it was good to see Skye again. I went home to Scotland, and specifically Skye, for the first time in 2015. Sadly, did not have time to see Portree or the Quiraings due to time constraints. I would have liked to have known about the ruined 7th Century Kirk (Church) was as the Clan MacKinnons buried there are ancestors/fellow clansmen. I hope to go back home to Skye one day. Excellent trip. Slàinte Mhath🏴 from America.
Tom, you look so sad, at times I thought you might cry ! What's up !
I think as always you are doing your best to be positive in a very dreary place
Sigh..Every time I am off and I watch a video of yours it makes me yearn so badly to travel. Lol. One day soon!! Thank you for sharing.
I always think you’re gonna propose at the end of the video. Idk if y’all are married or not, but y’all are perfect together.
American here…dreaming of the day I can make it out there. Every time I go hiking here in the states there is trash on the ground and people being annoying.
My mother named me after this very place
I ve seen America by train and now this.. Keep a good work and thanks for sharing your dreams with, us, much love from Croatia, Cheers, mate!
We were supposed to go in 2020, but then COVID happened hopefully 2022. Beautiful video! I totally would of stopped to give y’all a ride 🤩
3:40 THEN WHO WAS FILM?
Was that the Harry Potter bridge?
5:52 Helmet isn't going to do much positioned like that!
I love your videos. It's honest and authentic and you guys make want to travel!! It's so refreshing to see. I watched the US vlog in its entirety and I was mesmerized. I mean, I'm not sure how much ramen I can eat in the trip but honestly, you guys make it so fun — even hauling your big rucksacks! Keep it up!!!
Very nice short film Tom. I’d only suggest not going too deep into your Vegan preference. Trying to ‘refuse’ the milk for the train breakfast… just let it go bud.
Nice job re. the music overlay. Do you get any grief from selfish artists over this?
Next time in North America, I suggest taking the Calgary to Vancouver, Seattle and down to San Diego.
It’s a great scenic trip.
Nothing more beautiful IMO than British Columbia…
The beautiful Isle of Skye. My wife had a Westie from the Isle. I am sorry that you cut the Kiss coming from Mollie. I would have spiced up the show. I have yet to hear her speak other than the "BAAAAAAA" in this video.
On 9/9/99 we were in Kyle to catch our train. We wandered down to the water to take some pictures. I noticed that a soldier with a gun came out and stood on guard whenever we got close to HMShip. It was a scary time for the world because computers' "end of file" was always 9s, and this was the day that computers were supposed to be all screwed up. Perhaps that is why so much caution. Nothing like that had ever happened to us. Even 20 years ago, we would have looked like what we were — innocent and mature tourists.
How much was the return train journey if you don't mind me asking?
I just found your channel. I have been enjoying traveling through your eyes. Thank You
just saw your NYC to L.A video and at the end stumbled on this. scotland is my favorite place. you young people are making an incredible experience from your trips and surely souvenirs that you will keep for your entire life. plus, i hope for you two that these trip will cement your mutual love forever. peace and be safe
The two of you remind me of my traveling days 50 years ago, and make me wonder what my videos would have looked like…. In my next life I'll get to Skye!
Serving milk with a vegan meal… Just wow 😂
I cant get over how talented your filming/editing skills are. You seem to capture some amazing cinematics!
how did you not get lost? haha, how did you know where to go with the bikes and how to get back?
too many sheep and cattle overstocking abd cars should be banned .
Brilliant videography of simply stunning scenery.
I can’t believe you compared Fallow Deer in Richmond Park with the Highlands of Scotland!