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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)

Exploring Anne's Realm: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island16:11

Exploring Anne's Realm: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Β· 155 views Β· 2 years ago
Sailing into Splendor: Sydney, Nova Scotia Unleashed !11:28Vlog

Sailing into Splendor: Sydney, Nova Scotia Unleashed !

Β· 172 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
🚒 Pre-Cruise Prep: Document Checklist & Luggage Tag Tips9:25Tips

🚒 Pre-Cruise Prep: Document Checklist & Luggage Tag Tips

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Signal Hill Adventure: Exploring Newfoundland's Hidden Treasures13:46Tour

Signal Hill Adventure: Exploring Newfoundland's Hidden Treasures

Β· 197 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
A Day in St John's Newfoundland - Ambassador Cruise Adventure13:13Vlog

A Day in St John's Newfoundland - Ambassador Cruise Adventure

Β· 216 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Torshavn Tranquility: Exploring the Faroe Islands13:10Vlog

Torshavn Tranquility: Exploring the Faroe Islands

Β· 326 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Sea
Ambassador Ambience Cabin 9151 Tour | Our Cruise Ship Retreat14:43Tour

Ambassador Ambience Cabin 9151 Tour | Our Cruise Ship Retreat

Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
A P&O Britannia Cruise on formal night6:53Vlog

A P&O Britannia Cruise on formal night

Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
🚒 Ambassador Cruises Entertainment Guide: Unleash the Fun on the Ambience!12:37

🚒 Ambassador Cruises Entertainment Guide: Unleash the Fun on the Ambience!

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Ambassador Disembarkation Exemplary Procedure at Tilbury Docks11:28Tips

Ambassador Disembarkation Exemplary Procedure at Tilbury Docks

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Try this Cruise quiz, its a great bit of fun !13:01

Try this Cruise quiz, its a great bit of fun !

Β· 107 views Β· 2 years ago
Exploring Haugesund: A One-Day Walking Adventure in Coastal Norway15:08Vlog

Exploring Haugesund: A One-Day Walking Adventure in Coastal Norway

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Exploring Skagen: A Daytime Journey through Danish Coastal Beauty13:32Vlog

Exploring Skagen: A Daytime Journey through Danish Coastal Beauty

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
The Enchanting Charms of RΓΈnne, Denmark: A One-Day Cruise Ship Adventure10:50Vlog

The Enchanting Charms of RΓΈnne, Denmark: A One-Day Cruise Ship Adventure

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Discovering Klaipeda: A Captivating Walking Tour of Lithuania's Coastal Gem17:36Tour

Discovering Klaipeda: A Captivating Walking Tour of Lithuania's Coastal Gem

Β· 756 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Visby, Sweden: Medieval Marvels on a Baltic Cruise15:47Vlog

Visby, Sweden: Medieval Marvels on a Baltic Cruise

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Exploring Stockholm: A Fantastic Memorable Day Ashore #sweden14:30

Exploring Stockholm: A Fantastic Memorable Day Ashore #sweden

Β· 269 views Β· 2 years ago
Helsinki Highlights, Architecture, Culture & Skywheel16:24Vlog

Helsinki Highlights, Architecture, Culture & Skywheel

Β· 367 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Exploring the Magical Charms of Tallinn Estonia come join us16:33

Exploring the Magical Charms of Tallinn Estonia come join us

Β· 348 views Β· 2 years ago
Karlskrona, Sweden: Coastal Delights & Island Paradise, come join us !13:24Vlog

Karlskrona, Sweden: Coastal Delights & Island Paradise, come join us !

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Copenhagen Chronicles: Exploring the Danish Delights, Join Us13:24Vlog

Copenhagen Chronicles: Exploring the Danish Delights, Join Us

Β· 379 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Ambience  Full Ships Tour, come take a look25:13Tour

Ambience Full Ships Tour, come take a look

Β· 6K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
IBIS Hotel Near Tilbury Port Pre Cruise Stay Review5:56Review

IBIS Hotel Near Tilbury Port Pre Cruise Stay Review

Β· 789 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