This Year Was Tough: My Journey to the Final 5 States
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Date: 2024-12-23
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IsabelJones69
To officially tick off a country, I have to step foot in it. In August 2024, I went on a 2 week trip from Dubrovnik to Milan and on the way we drove though Austria and decided to stop for lunch there. That meant I could official say I'd been to Austria. Also in August 2023, on our way back from Iceland, we had a short layover in Copenhagen airport, which meant I technically went to Denmark but never stepped foot outside the airport. We even got a Danish stamp in our passports so for a little while, we were official in Denmark. My brother took a picture straight after the stamping, but only of the floor, so that he had the memory of going to Denmark.
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To officially tick off a country, I have to step foot in it. In August 2024, I went on a 2 week trip from Dubrovnik to Milan and on the way we drove though Austria and decided to stop for lunch there. That meant I could official say I'd been to Austria. Also in August 2023, on our way back from Iceland, we had a short layover in Copenhagen airport, which meant I technically went to Denmark but never stepped foot outside the airport. We even got a Danish stamp in our passports so for a little while, we were official in Denmark. My brother took a picture straight after the stamping, but only of the floor, so that he had the memory of going to Denmark.
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VincentGroenewold
Not to scare you and it's likely you simply get these diseases easier by all the travelling and bumping into people, but personally I was also always super healthy. Until 2-3 years ago when I started to get weirdly ill more often. Granted I also was travelling, but it didn't feel right at some point. Turned out my white blood cells were going crazy (leukemia) and not functioning properly anymore. Just to say that if you have this in 2025 as well more often than normal, just run a proper blood test once. The one thing not very wise is to travel with other people when feeling this ill, pneumonia is contagious after all.
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Not to scare you and it's likely you simply get these diseases easier by all the travelling and bumping into people, but personally I was also always super healthy. Until 2-3 years ago when I started to get weirdly ill more often. Granted I also was travelling, but it didn't feel right at some point. Turned out my white blood cells were going crazy (leukemia) and not functioning properly anymore. Just to say that if you have this in 2025 as well more often than normal, just run a proper blood test once. The one thing not very wise is to travel with other people when feeling this ill, pneumonia is contagious after all.
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kevinheard8364
my wife is seriously working on her mobility over the coming year; and I'm 'all for her' in support of her efforts. You'll like the 550 for its comfort and room. I work here at Louisville (SDF. smiling at FSD being Sioux Falls and SUX being Sioux City) and I'll tell 'my story': My first trip to the city, I asked one of the 'airport guides', What do the people that live here call this place I'll never, ever forget her answer. She sounded as though she had a huge GOLF BALL in her mouth and essentially mumbled, Luh'-uh-vul. : ) LOL Merry Christmas to you and yours. [And, she was right. it's LUH-uh-vl] : )
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my wife is seriously working on her mobility over the coming year; and I'm 'all for her' in support of her efforts. You'll like the 550 for its comfort and room. I work here at Louisville (SDF. smiling at FSD being Sioux Falls and SUX being Sioux City) and I'll tell 'my story': My first trip to the city, I asked one of the 'airport guides', What do the people that live here call this place I'll never, ever forget her answer. She sounded as though she had a huge GOLF BALL in her mouth and essentially mumbled, Luh'-uh-vul. : ) LOL Merry Christmas to you and yours. [And, she was right. it's LUH-uh-vl] : )
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TravelingWithLex
Wow. HUGE congrats on the IFR. I've had the great fortune to travel to more than 100 countries (and lived in 10 of them. That includes some of the world's epic train journeys. I've only been seriously ill twice, which is kind of miraculous when you think about it. The first was virtually on arrival in India. Nearly hospitalized. Desperately sick for a week. Then carried on for an amazing journey through Sikkim State. The other time was food poisoning at a U. S. chain ribs restaurant. Hospitalized for 3 days - nearly fatal from major organ shut-down. Go figure. Carry on then. Carry on.
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Wow. HUGE congrats on the IFR. I've had the great fortune to travel to more than 100 countries (and lived in 10 of them. That includes some of the world's epic train journeys. I've only been seriously ill twice, which is kind of miraculous when you think about it. The first was virtually on arrival in India. Nearly hospitalized. Desperately sick for a week. Then carried on for an amazing journey through Sikkim State. The other time was food poisoning at a U. S. chain ribs restaurant. Hospitalized for 3 days - nearly fatal from major organ shut-down. Go figure. Carry on then. Carry on.
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chrischristo8377
Hi Noel I am currently watching your video on my TV, and you said something that really put my nose out of joint, you said to the United check in lady and I quote HAPPY HOLIDAYS what the hell is that all about, who are you going to offend, mate seriously it's MERRY CHRISTMAS people like you are making us lose our identity cause god forbid we will offend someone
Mate I have enjoyed your stuff for ages now, so I think it might be time to say goodbye,
Actually you have offended me, so please choose your words carefully as in this case you were totally wrong
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Hi Noel I am currently watching your video on my TV, and you said something that really put my nose out of joint, you said to the United check in lady and I quote HAPPY HOLIDAYS what the hell is that all about, who are you going to offend, mate seriously it's MERRY CHRISTMAS people like you are making us lose our identity cause god forbid we will offend someone
Mate I have enjoyed your stuff for ages now, so I think it might be time to say goodbye,
Actually you have offended me, so please choose your words carefully as in this case you were totally wrong
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sunrayz2030
As a trucker my trusty k9 and myself hit all lower 48 states throughout our time on the road and SD and WY are 2 of our favorite. Beautiful scenery along with nice folks. Of course the winter can make things rough but it's a nice challenge to make it through Wyoming during winter with the snow and more importantly the constant 60mph gusts of wind that could topple your truck if you're not careful. Congratulations on a solid year Noel! Maybe next year do a cross country trip with a trucker and see the country from that perspective. Just a thought.
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As a trucker my trusty k9 and myself hit all lower 48 states throughout our time on the road and SD and WY are 2 of our favorite. Beautiful scenery along with nice folks. Of course the winter can make things rough but it's a nice challenge to make it through Wyoming during winter with the snow and more importantly the constant 60mph gusts of wind that could topple your truck if you're not careful. Congratulations on a solid year Noel! Maybe next year do a cross country trip with a trucker and see the country from that perspective. Just a thought.
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renegat5200
Awesome video as always Noel! Because you said you needed a little more time for yourself, I can really understand that. I can see that all the stuff youre doing is looking very heavy on the body and everything. Would it be better to maybe stay at the destinations a little longer Because then you would have the possibility to explore the citys and countrys and also show them to us. I think that it would be awesome also from a viewers perspective if you did that. Anyways enjoy your holidays and take a little brake for your family
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Awesome video as always Noel! Because you said you needed a little more time for yourself, I can really understand that. I can see that all the stuff youre doing is looking very heavy on the body and everything. Would it be better to maybe stay at the destinations a little longer Because then you would have the possibility to explore the citys and countrys and also show them to us. I think that it would be awesome also from a viewers perspective if you did that. Anyways enjoy your holidays and take a little brake for your family
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xkristianx4747
Thank you for the last video for Christmas. It was nice to know the insight of your year. When you got pneumonia it didn’t sound good but lucky you listened to your wife Rachel and got home asap. Next year you need to relax a bit more after this hectic year watching you in this once I felt exhausted like you. Two more things thank you for telling us about Rachel my mother for fibro so I will tell her. But overall thanks for this year merry Christmas to all your family and happy new year Noel.
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Thank you for the last video for Christmas. It was nice to know the insight of your year. When you got pneumonia it didn’t sound good but lucky you listened to your wife Rachel and got home asap. Next year you need to relax a bit more after this hectic year watching you in this once I felt exhausted like you. Two more things thank you for telling us about Rachel my mother for fibro so I will tell her. But overall thanks for this year merry Christmas to all your family and happy new year Noel.
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OSUfan757
I really hope you don’t take this the wrong way! I was a flight attendant for a period of time, and my mom has been an international flight attendant for over 30 years. When I tell you I understand the whole being burnt out’ with the whole traveling thing. You’re simply flying for work, both paying for it and getting paid to do it. When you do it for work and actually work during the flights too, it’s a whole different work feeling. Either way, I feel what you’ve been through this year.
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I really hope you don’t take this the wrong way! I was a flight attendant for a period of time, and my mom has been an international flight attendant for over 30 years. When I tell you I understand the whole being burnt out’ with the whole traveling thing. You’re simply flying for work, both paying for it and getting paid to do it. When you do it for work and actually work during the flights too, it’s a whole different work feeling. Either way, I feel what you’ve been through this year.
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noel_philips
Hi Noel. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
I am really happy to hear your lovely wife is feeling alot better with her recent treatments for MS
I think you mentioned in the above video, that you would post a link to the website that helped her health improve.
Maybe I am a silly old woman, but I can't seem to find the link.
My daughter-in-law, suffers from MS, and I am trying to find things that may help her here in Australia.
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Hi Noel. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
I am really happy to hear your lovely wife is feeling alot better with her recent treatments for MS
I think you mentioned in the above video, that you would post a link to the website that helped her health improve.
Maybe I am a silly old woman, but I can't seem to find the link.
My daughter-in-law, suffers from MS, and I am trying to find things that may help her here in Australia.
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stevehmac
Thank you for the year of content, great to see you thinking about self care a little more, hope you find a balance that works for you (I'm a bit older, and still haven't. All I would say is if in future you are that ill, seek local medical attention, jumping on a plane where they are not equiped to help if things get worse might not be the best plan (that said, I've had the need to get home no matter what on a few trips where I've been sick. Safe and happy travels.
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Thank you for the year of content, great to see you thinking about self care a little more, hope you find a balance that works for you (I'm a bit older, and still haven't. All I would say is if in future you are that ill, seek local medical attention, jumping on a plane where they are not equiped to help if things get worse might not be the best plan (that said, I've had the need to get home no matter what on a few trips where I've been sick. Safe and happy travels.
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matthewjbauer1990
As someone who lives in Louisville, and has lived in Kentucky most of my life, I say Lou-A-Vul. It's named after King Louis XVI of France(but lots who know don't want others to know this fact) but most people intentionally mispronounce it all kinds of ways (not sure why. Thanks for stopping by. Maybe you should stop by during derby time. Also, Rachel is looking much better. I'm surprised at how well she's doing compared to when we last saw her.
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As someone who lives in Louisville, and has lived in Kentucky most of my life, I say Lou-A-Vul. It's named after King Louis XVI of France(but lots who know don't want others to know this fact) but most people intentionally mispronounce it all kinds of ways (not sure why. Thanks for stopping by. Maybe you should stop by during derby time. Also, Rachel is looking much better. I'm surprised at how well she's doing compared to when we last saw her.
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paulcoinc
If you really want to complain, take a turboprop. You will never have a complaint about any jet powered aircraft.
Now for my recommendation for the next month or two, you should do a lot of flying in a prop, but you are flying.
Last thing for not just next year but forever. Don't bail out on a flight on a stopover. That really made you look bad. The only worst was that you didn't own the mistake. Still haven't from what I know of.
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If you really want to complain, take a turboprop. You will never have a complaint about any jet powered aircraft.
Now for my recommendation for the next month or two, you should do a lot of flying in a prop, but you are flying.
Last thing for not just next year but forever. Don't bail out on a flight on a stopover. That really made you look bad. The only worst was that you didn't own the mistake. Still haven't from what I know of.
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mjwndave
Great vid as always Noel! Sorry to hear about your struggles, burn out affects us all in various ways but good to see you recognise what changes need to be made and only you will know when the time is right to crack back on again. Hope you have well earned rest over the holiday period, and spend some family time with Rach and the kids. Hope 2025 is another belter for you! keep up the good work and take care of yourself
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Great vid as always Noel! Sorry to hear about your struggles, burn out affects us all in various ways but good to see you recognise what changes need to be made and only you will know when the time is right to crack back on again. Hope you have well earned rest over the holiday period, and spend some family time with Rach and the kids. Hope 2025 is another belter for you! keep up the good work and take care of yourself
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146flyer8
AS it pertains to the CRJ2, I used to fly them 20 years ago. When it came time to bid my schedule I would purposely avoid any scheduled deadheads in the back. (even though I would essentially get paid to ride) To this day, after flying around 80 different types, that wrenched pile of garbage is my least favorite by a long way. Merry Xmas to you and Rach and looking forward to the domestic side of things next year.
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AS it pertains to the CRJ2, I used to fly them 20 years ago. When it came time to bid my schedule I would purposely avoid any scheduled deadheads in the back. (even though I would essentially get paid to ride) To this day, after flying around 80 different types, that wrenched pile of garbage is my least favorite by a long way. Merry Xmas to you and Rach and looking forward to the domestic side of things next year.
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bloomers100
Hi Noel. Merry Christmas from the UK. Thanks for all the videos and so sorry to hear you were so unwell. It often looks relentless so I'm not surprised it got to you. Maybe pause for longer at interesting places or use followers via insta to show you around just to get some breathing space. I'd love to see more of the islands around the US beyond the airport hotel. I look forward to your videos every week.
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Hi Noel. Merry Christmas from the UK. Thanks for all the videos and so sorry to hear you were so unwell. It often looks relentless so I'm not surprised it got to you. Maybe pause for longer at interesting places or use followers via insta to show you around just to get some breathing space. I'd love to see more of the islands around the US beyond the airport hotel. I look forward to your videos every week.
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UKPtrk
Ahh! Noel and Rachel, love this video! Noel the honesty was great and quite refreshing, you’ve got to take time and care for yourself! Your fans will always be here and personally I’d quite enjoy seeing more flights in the US and North America. No need to overdo it and push yourself so much. And great to see Rachel doing do well! Love to you both and hope you have a great Christmas and new year!
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Ahh! Noel and Rachel, love this video! Noel the honesty was great and quite refreshing, you’ve got to take time and care for yourself! Your fans will always be here and personally I’d quite enjoy seeing more flights in the US and North America. No need to overdo it and push yourself so much. And great to see Rachel doing do well! Love to you both and hope you have a great Christmas and new year!
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TinoT87
Great video as always Noel.
So sorry to hear everything that you’ve gone through this year, but as the saying goes, what does not kill you makes you stronger.
On the flip side, amazing to hear how well Rachel is doing!
Thank you for providing us with hours of great entertainment, now it’s about time you go and enjoy some time off! Wishing you and the family and very Merry Christmas!
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Great video as always Noel.
So sorry to hear everything that you’ve gone through this year, but as the saying goes, what does not kill you makes you stronger.
On the flip side, amazing to hear how well Rachel is doing!
Thank you for providing us with hours of great entertainment, now it’s about time you go and enjoy some time off! Wishing you and the family and very Merry Christmas!
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toady446
Noel it’s a pleasure watching your journeys across the world. The only advice I’d give you is to do what you feel you are able to do, both physically and mentally. Forcing yourself will only make it worse in the long run. We’ll be here waiting for your next adventure. And give my congratulations to Rach, it’s amazing to see the difference in her life. Take care and see you soon.
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Noel it’s a pleasure watching your journeys across the world. The only advice I’d give you is to do what you feel you are able to do, both physically and mentally. Forcing yourself will only make it worse in the long run. We’ll be here waiting for your next adventure. And give my congratulations to Rach, it’s amazing to see the difference in her life. Take care and see you soon.
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merseyrailer7780
I’m really wondering if the whole check in/airport lounge/business class seat/menu/IFE/hotel story is beginning to get more than a bit tired. You’ve established a very strong personality as a travel presenter and your recent diversification continues to entertain and inform.
Maybe in 2025 less pointless flights could be more quality content Merry Christmas.
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I’m really wondering if the whole check in/airport lounge/business class seat/menu/IFE/hotel story is beginning to get more than a bit tired. You’ve established a very strong personality as a travel presenter and your recent diversification continues to entertain and inform.
Maybe in 2025 less pointless flights could be more quality content Merry Christmas.
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