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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)

P and O IONA full ship tour TOP to BOTTOM26:43Tour

P and O IONA full ship tour TOP to BOTTOM

Β· 4K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
+9 more
Iona inside cabins are they Good or Bad  lets take a look!10:46Tour

Iona inside cabins are they Good or Bad lets take a look!

Β· 12K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
+9 more
A Walking Tour of Fabulous Tala in Paphos Cyprus18:14Tour

A Walking Tour of Fabulous Tala in Paphos Cyprus

Β· 8K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Limassols New Cruise Terminal Join us for a quick look round7:16Tour

Limassols New Cruise Terminal Join us for a quick look round

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Rhapsody of the Seas
Marella Explorer 2 Lets take a look at some of the Entertainment9:34Tour

Marella Explorer 2 Lets take a look at some of the Entertainment

Β· 15K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
Marella Explorer 2 Full Ship Tour from the Top to the Bottom37:12Tour

Marella Explorer 2 Full Ship Tour from the Top to the Bottom

Β· 43K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Inside Cabin Tour Marella Explorer 2  Deck 8 Midship6:26Tour

Inside Cabin Tour Marella Explorer 2 Deck 8 Midship

Β· 15K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
+1 more
Marella Explorer 2 Restaurants Menus and Drinks Menus (Best viewed on large screen and in 4k )5:45

Marella Explorer 2 Restaurants Menus and Drinks Menus (Best viewed on large screen and in 4k )

Β· 12K views Β· 3 years ago
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
Exploring Chichen Itza in Mexico - The Mayan Ruins You Never Knew You Wanted To See12:53Vlog

Exploring Chichen Itza in Mexico - The Mayan Ruins You Never Knew You Wanted To See

Β· 306 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Doncaster Robin Hood airport, Lets have a Look around8:34Vlog

Doncaster Robin Hood airport, Lets have a Look around

Β· 12K views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
A Walk along Lighthouse Beach in Paphos25:14Vlog

A Walk along Lighthouse Beach in Paphos

Β· 1K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Walk down to Paphos Harbour passing hotels in Kato PaphosCyprus19:17Vlog

Walk down to Paphos Harbour passing hotels in Kato PaphosCyprus

Β· 11K views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Cobh & Cork a day tour5:45

Cobh & Cork a day tour

Β· 199 views Β· 4 years ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
Amazing two week Gulet Cruise around the coast of Turkey join us37:15

Amazing two week Gulet Cruise around the coast of Turkey join us

Β· 1K views Β· 4 years ago
Nile Cruise Egypt 1995 from  Luxor1:20:27

Nile Cruise Egypt 1995 from Luxor

Β· 107 views Β· 4 years ago
Marella explorer  amazing "COGS" show22:18

Marella explorer amazing "COGS" show

Β· 3K views Β· 6 years ago
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
AMAZING Marella cruises celebration show team.3:37Tour

AMAZING Marella cruises celebration show team.

Β· 1K views Β· 7 years ago
Mixed
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises