DC Hidden Gems
🥉Knowledgeable CreatorDC Hidden Gems description on YouTube:
Our philosophy is to "travel wide", but also to "travel deep" which means we search for the hidden gems to really get to know a destination. We are Chris and Michael, a gay couple who live in Washington DC. We retired early (as a clinical psychologist and a business executive) to enjoy travel. We even invested in the Villa Vie Residences Odyssey cruise ship to embark on a never ending world cruise inside our own cabin. We are laying the foundation for an adventure that is not appropriate for everyone but we love it. You will see playlists called destination “collections” and “series” on our channel. You can binge these from start to finish to immerse yourself in a location. Our channel also contains playlists called “selects.” These groups of videos cover popular travel related topics like travel tips, cruising, finances, or the psychology of travel. We lean towards more affordable luxury travel. Let's share travel experiences together.
We’ve analysed 178 of 293 videos so far.
Solid sample of DC Hidden Gems's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 202611100%11 of 11100%11 of 11
- 20259598%93 of 95100%93 of 93
- 20245963%37 of 59100%37 of 37
- 20234957%28 of 49100%28 of 28
- 20225613%7 of 56100%7 of 7
- 2021140%0 of 14— no cruise videos
- 2020729%2 of 7100%2 of 2
- 201510%0 of 1— no cruise videos
What Creators Are Saying About DC Hidden Gems
This is about why sometimes the best investment you can make in your relationship is simply pressing pause on life to spend a couple of days checking in on it.
Ryan
A prank call, a piece of bread tossed to a fish, or one reckless photo can end your vacation at the next port.
CruiseSmarter - Videos
The Mexican government wants to have some cruise passenger frog legs, and they just turned up the temperature one more small notch.
Jason
I've had the pleasure of sailing out of this terminal many times, and I will tell you it is such an amazing seamless experience.
Evolution Travel Cafe + Archer Travel Service, Inc
The Sky Ride on the Carnival Panorama is a suspended pedal powered aerial bike attraction.
John
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“this is one of the most beautiful places we've ever been”
“we had such a great time I don't have much of a voice but we saw three of the groups and it was absolutely crazy wonderful”
“definitely one of the top experiences we've ever done such a unique thing to get to”
“We've had such a wonderful time here.”
“It was the most mindblowing event.”
“We are talking about mosquito invasion of biblical proportions.”
“We are not talking about a few pesky little bugs bothering you.”
“Not only were there all of these mosquitoes, but the dingay fever, which is associated with mosquitoes, was also spiking.”
“I am telling you, it was crazy.”
“Financial Risk this is a huge financial decision that is not without risk no one should ever invest if not prepared to lose”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for DC Hidden Gems.
Visit the Ultimate View House in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand for a spectacular view.
Experience the night sky from the glass ceiling in this dark sky area.
Be vulnerable, give kindness, and invite love into your life
Slow travel to make the most of a destination, even if it rains.
Try the Skyline Luge in Queenstown for views and adrenaline.
Check in with your community regularly if you step back from content creation.
Step back from a production schedule to simplify life and focus on living the journey.
Get your tickets online in advance for the Tower of London
Videos (178)
8:38TourFirst Impressions of Singapore | Can We Ever Come Back Here
26:27Vlog1 MONTH Asia Viking Cruise | What’s it Like & Is it Worth It
8:44VlogWhy VIKING CRUISES is Changing Its Name
24:49VlogSydney Top Tourist Attractions | BEST Things to Do & See in Sydney
11:29VlogAn Evening INSIDE of Sydney Opera House
7:26VlogSydney Mardi Gras Parade PROS Reveal Top Tips for an EPIC Experience
7:15VlogSydney Australia Airbnb Cancelled | Let's Tour the NEW Redfern Airbnb
4:36VlogOur Sydney Australia Expectations
8:32TipsHow to Plan a Trip...When Life Is Too Short | Travel Planning Guide
30:42TipsHow We Retired Early & Afford to Travel | Slow Travel Retirement Guide
14:47VlogOur Top Slow Travel Experiences in Early Retirement!
22:14Times Our Slow Travel Retirement Went Wrong
17:50TipsHow We Take Cheap Cruises | Royal Caribbean Baltimore
16:58VlogWhat to do in Petra Jordan | Your Petra Travel Guide with Secrets
8:37VlogMud & Float at Dead Sea Luxury Resort Jordan | Mövenpick
17:18TipsULTIMATE GUIDE to BEST Things to Do in Amman Jordan
17:40Life Aboard Luxury Viking Osiris Nile River Cruise
12:35VlogAncient Temples of Egypt Few Know About | Philae, Edfu, Dendera
12:32VlogInside the Ancient Temples of Egypt: Karnak, Luxor & Khonshu
13:27VlogEgypt Travel Vlog: Inside King Tut & Nefertari's Tombs
32:45VlogEgypt Vlog & ULTIMATE Adventure Egypt Travel Guide
3:09TourThings to Do in Johannesburg from Elephant Feeding to Victoria Falls
10:34TipsESSENTIAL Paris Travel Tips and Travel Guide
25:14TipsVacation Travel Essentials | Travel Gear to Level Up Your Travel Game