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
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)
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3:36VlogHiking in San Miguel de Allende El Charco Botanical Garden
11:58Tips7 Great Neighborhoods of San Miguel de Allende Mexico
8:50TipsTop 10 Why San Miguel de Allende is BEST CITY in the World
4:07TourOur San Miguel de Allende Mexico AirBnB is AWESOME
7:33TipsA Beer Lover's Guide to Washington DC with Stops at Breweries and Brewmaster's Castle
13:53TipsExperiencing the Life of Harriet Tubman in Washington DC
