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Travels with the Russells

Travels with the Russells

✨Casual Creator
137 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon377 Total Videos on YouTube2K 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 137 of 377 videos so far.

Published
137
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
377
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
    39
  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.

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€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.”

β€œFor a special occasion, we highly recommend it.”

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 (137)

Celebrity Millennium Buffet - IS IT THE BEST AT SEA ?10:23Review

Celebrity Millennium Buffet - IS IT THE BEST AT SEA ?

Β· 2K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Singapore Day 2  - Chinatown Temples & Downtown Wonders14:53Vlog

Singapore Day 2 - Chinatown Temples & Downtown Wonders

Β· 438 views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
Singapore SkyWalk - Gardens by the Bay & Flyer Ride23:51Vlog

Singapore SkyWalk - Gardens by the Bay & Flyer Ride

Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Tokyo’s Keio Plaza Room Tour13:00Tour

Tokyo’s Keio Plaza Room Tour

Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Hong Kong Day 3 Stroll & Explore APM Mall Fun!14:11Vlog

Hong Kong Day 3 Stroll & Explore APM Mall Fun!

Β· 154 views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Kowloon Walled City - Hong Kong’s Lost City11:20Vlog

Kowloon Walled City - Hong Kong’s Lost City

Β· 377 views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
We Visit Hong Kong’s Miracle Temple Wong Tai Sin !13:03Vlog

We Visit Hong Kong’s Miracle Temple Wong Tai Sin !

Β· 108 views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Hong Kong & Kowloon Day 1 - Celebrity Millennium11:43Vlog

Hong Kong & Kowloon Day 1 - Celebrity Millennium

Β· 260 views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Le Petit Chef on Celebrity Millennium 🍽️ Is It Worth It?16:05Review

Le Petit Chef on Celebrity Millennium 🍽️ Is It Worth It?

Β· 212 views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Taipei 101 & Temples Our Fun Day Exploring Taiwan!15:21Vlog

Taipei 101 & Temples Our Fun Day Exploring Taiwan!

Β· 79 views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Millennium Surprisingly Spacious Inside Cabin Tour12:58Tour

Celebrity Millennium Surprisingly Spacious Inside Cabin Tour

Β· 1K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Kagoshima Adventure & Volcano Views + Ferry Fun8:19Vlog

Kagoshima Adventure & Volcano Views + Ferry Fun

Β· 196 views Β· 6 months ago
Positive
Boarding Celebrity Millennium in Yokohama Japan8:28Vlog

Boarding Celebrity Millennium in Yokohama Japan

Β· 1K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Tokyo Day 1 Exploring Shinjuku's Best Sights13:10Vlog

Tokyo Day 1 Exploring Shinjuku's Best Sights

Β· 1K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Milna Harbour Walking Tour | Brac Island Croatia 202512:20Tour

Milna Harbour Walking Tour | Brac Island Croatia 2025

Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Preziosa Full Ship Tour We Explore Every Deck from Top to Bottom26:53Tour

MSC Preziosa Full Ship Tour We Explore Every Deck from Top to Bottom

Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Preziosa
+1 more
Ibis Budget Hotel Southampton – Cheap Stay & Cruise Parking9:27Tour

Ibis Budget Hotel Southampton – Cheap Stay & Cruise Parking

Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Exclusive tour of our fantastic cabin on the Royal Viking Cruise Ship9:15Tour

Exclusive tour of our fantastic cabin on the Royal Viking Cruise Ship

Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Luxury Nile Cruise on MS Royal Viking A Full Tour10:51Tour

Luxury Nile Cruise on MS Royal Viking A Full Tour

Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Exploring the Jasmine Palace Resort in Hurghada, Egypt23:13Tour

Exploring the Jasmine Palace Resort in Hurghada, Egypt

Β· 44K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Surf
Exploring Kom Ombo Temple & The Mummified Crocs of Egypt10:36Vlog

Exploring Kom Ombo Temple & The Mummified Crocs of Egypt

Β· 459 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Exploring Zeebrugge a Winter Ghost Town9:58Vlog

Exploring Zeebrugge a Winter Ghost Town

Β· 305 views Β· 2 years ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Euribia
+1 more
Exploring Le Havre France A Delightful Stop on Our MSC Euribia Cruise Adventure14:58Vlog

Exploring Le Havre France A Delightful Stop on Our MSC Euribia Cruise Adventure

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Euribia
MSC Euribia Disembarkation Process Revealed9:10Tips

MSC Euribia Disembarkation Process Revealed

Β· 384 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Euribia
+1 more