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Travels with the Russells

Travels with the Russells

✨Casual Creator
139 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon383 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

Travels with the Russells description on YouTube:

Welcome to 'Travels with the Russells' - your gateway to global adventures! Nigel and Julie, your seasoned travel companions, invite you on a journey like no other. With a combined six decades of exploration, we're the pioneers of vlogging, documenting our travels from vintage 8mm reels to today's digital age. Based in the UK and having called Cyprus our second home for over two decades, we're your go-to experts on all things Cyprus. Our cozy holiday retreat in Tala, Cyprus, and our frequent jet-setting provide a continuous flow of captivating content. From exotic getaways to thrilling cruises, our channel is your key to extraordinary travel experiences. Buckle up, as we take you on epic adventures across the globe! Do you have questions or simply want to connect? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at Travelswiththerussells@gmail.com. Join us as we explore the world together, one adventure at a time. 🌍πŸŽ₯✈️

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Travels with the Russells

We’ve analysed 139 of 383 videos so far.

Published
139
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
383
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage36%

Solid sample of Travels with the Russells's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Travels with the Russells’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    45
  2. 2025
    33
  3. 2024
    39
  4. 2023
    85
  5. 2022
    76
  6. 2021
    73
  7. 2019
    15
  8. 2018
    5
  9. 2014
    1
  10. 2012
    1
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Travels with the Russells

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Loyalty Program
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Balcony Cabins
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble7 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble47 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
No strong opinion3 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Barely Crispy5 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble5 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Activities
A Nibble3 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble10 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble5 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Barely Crispy6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy21 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble41 video mentions
Crew & Service
A Nibble25 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble11 video mentions
Value
A Nibble21 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble38 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
70%
Great fit
Best Match
Couples
71%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThe Elysium, in my opinion, is the best hotel in Paphos. It's a five-star, world-renowned luxury hotel.”

β€œIt's just staggering. It's certainly, you know, we've seen some fantastic buildings, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, but this this one is really the wow.”

β€œThey're iconic. The super trees of Singapore. They are huge and they are impressive.”

β€œThe food was absolutely delicious. It was nice and hot.”

β€œThe beef was beautiful. It was absolute fillet of beef. So tender and so tasty.”

The Watch-outs

β€œStay on the ship.”

β€œThe port not recommended.”

β€œThere is nothing here. Worst part I've ever been to.”

β€œLast time we were on Iona, it was horrendous.”

β€œWe can safely say it was horrendous.”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Travels with the Russells.

  1. Know which gate you need to go to by letter to navigate the airport efficiently.

  2. Be prepared for immigration control due to Brexit, which involves scanning machines.

  3. Walk around the headland past the lighthouse to find Lighthouse Beach, which has lifeguards and facilities.

  4. If you're in a wheelchair or pushing a pram, the path around the headland is smooth and accessible.

  5. Check the hotel's adult-only policy if traveling with children.

  6. Consider the half-board option for meals.

  7. Leave your key card in the fridge to keep it cold.

  8. Bring European adapters for charging devices.

Videos (139)

IBIS Hotel Near Tilbury Port Pre Cruise Stay Review5:56Review

IBIS Hotel Near Tilbury Port Pre Cruise Stay Review

Β· 799 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
A Cozy Cabin Retreat: Immersive Interior Cabin Tour13:52Tour

A Cozy Cabin Retreat: Immersive Interior Cabin Tour

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Ambassador Cruises Embarkation Process from Tilbury London5:01Vlog

Ambassador Cruises Embarkation Process from Tilbury London

Β· 11K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P&O Britannia Full Ships Tour From Top to Bottom & Bow to Stern24:00Tour

P&O Britannia Full Ships Tour From Top to Bottom & Bow to Stern

Β· 9K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P&O Britannia Norway Fjords Things to see in Stravanger12:47

P&O Britannia Norway Fjords Things to see in Stravanger

Β· 425 views Β· 3 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P&O Britannia Norway Cruise we visit Flam and its Railway16:24

P&O Britannia Norway Cruise we visit Flam and its Railway

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Cruise Parking at the Holiday Inn Southampton9:02Tips

Cruise Parking at the Holiday Inn Southampton

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P&O Britannia INSIDE CABIN TOUR Good or Bad -- you decide11:45Tour

P&O Britannia INSIDE CABIN TOUR Good or Bad -- you decide

Β· 5K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Embarkation day made easy at P&O's ocean terminal5:05Tips

Embarkation day made easy at P&O's ocean terminal

Β· 10K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Discover Madeiras Magic A Quick tour of Funchal from P&O Iona12:08Tour

Discover Madeiras Magic A Quick tour of Funchal from P&O Iona

Β· 373 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Pre Boarding Checklist for P&O Cruises Documentation5:27Tips

Pre Boarding Checklist for P&O Cruises Documentation

Β· 15K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Join us for a quick walkabout in Le Havre France12:48Vlog

Join us for a quick walkabout in Le Havre France

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
We Discover Lisbon - A Walking Tour - "Come Join Us"11:42

We Discover Lisbon - A Walking Tour - "Come Join Us"

Β· 284 views Β· 3 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Virtuosa Visits Zeebrugge Belgium we visit a Chocolate Factory and the beaches11:18Vlog

Virtuosa Visits Zeebrugge Belgium we visit a Chocolate Factory and the beaches

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
Adventures in Cadiz Spain from our Iona Cruise12:38Vlog

Adventures in Cadiz Spain from our Iona Cruise

Β· 650 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
MSC Virtuosa Entertainment Let's take a Look14:22Tour

MSC Virtuosa Entertainment Let's take a Look

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
P&O IONA Arrives in Santa Cruz Tenerife We go for a Walk about JOIN US8:24

P&O IONA Arrives in Santa Cruz Tenerife We go for a Walk about JOIN US

Β· 434 views Β· 3 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
We indulge in MSC Virtuosa Food is it a Delight or Fright?18:28Vlog

We indulge in MSC Virtuosa Food is it a Delight or Fright?

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
Exploring Rotterdam Our Euromast Adventure from the MSC Virtuosa13:04Tour

Exploring Rotterdam Our Euromast Adventure from the MSC Virtuosa

Β· 737 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
+1 more
Exploring Gran Canaria and Las Palmas on a P&O Iona Canary Island Cruise: Our Quick Tour!7:49Tour

Exploring Gran Canaria and Las Palmas on a P&O Iona Canary Island Cruise: Our Quick Tour!

Β· 992 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
MSC Virtuosa vists Hamburg on a Sunday and it was Closed !8:30Vlog

MSC Virtuosa vists Hamburg on a Sunday and it was Closed !

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa sea days WHAT IS THERE TO DO? Lets take a look!26:38Tips

MSC Virtuosa sea days WHAT IS THERE TO DO? Lets take a look!

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
+2 more
MSC Virtuosa Full Ship Tour From Top to Bottom49:38Tour

MSC Virtuosa Full Ship Tour From Top to Bottom

Β· 6K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Grandiosa
+1 more
MSC Virtuosa INSIDE CABINS what are they really like ?10:42Tour

MSC Virtuosa INSIDE CABINS what are they really like ?

Β· 7K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Grandiosa
+1 more