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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. 🌍🎥✈️

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · 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 — the patterns below should be reliable.

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

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ 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% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 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 — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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 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

It'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.

They're iconic. The super trees of Singapore. They are huge and they are impressive.

The food was absolutely delicious. It was nice and hot.

The beef was beautiful. It was absolute fillet of beef. So tender and so tasty.

For a special occasion, we highly recommend it.

The Watch-outs

Stay on the ship.

The port not recommended.

There is nothing here. Worst part I've ever been to.

Last time we were on Iona, it was horrendous.

We 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)

Puerto de la Cruz Walk10:54Vlog

Puerto de la Cruz Walk

· 58 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
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Marella Voyager
PUERTO DEL ROSARIO: Fuerteventura Walking Tour | Marella Voyager Canary Islands Cruise 🚢⚓8:53Vlog

PUERTO DEL ROSARIO: Fuerteventura Walking Tour | Marella Voyager Canary Islands Cruise 🚢⚓

· 116 views · 1 months ago
Positive
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Marella Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
+1 more
Tenerife Airport  – Are The Queues Really That Bad?!8:40Vlog

Tenerife Airport – Are The Queues Really That Bad?!

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Marella Voyager Stop in Gran Canaria5:03Vlog

Marella Voyager Stop in Gran Canaria

· 171 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
Is This Tenerife’s BEST Located Sea View Hotel?  (Puerto de la Cruz)11:53Tour

Is This Tenerife’s BEST Located Sea View Hotel? (Puerto de la Cruz)

· 407 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Catalonia Las Vegas Hotel Room Review - Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife11:17Review

Catalonia Las Vegas Hotel Room Review - Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife

· 564 views · 3 months ago
Positive
Cheapest cabin on Marella Voyager11:56Tour

Cheapest cabin on Marella Voyager

· 318 views · 3 months ago
Positive
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Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
Marella Voyager Full Ship Tour   Deck by Deck!30:52Tour

Marella Voyager Full Ship Tour Deck by Deck!

· 9K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
ROTTERDAM MARKTHAL from Our MSC Cruise!13:27Vlog

ROTTERDAM MARKTHAL from Our MSC Cruise!

· 161 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
+2 more
Butlins Skegness Comfort Apartment Tour 2026 Review9:36Tour

Butlins Skegness Comfort Apartment Tour 2026 Review

· 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Novotel Southampton Cruise Stay & Park - Room Review9:57Vlog

Novotel Southampton Cruise Stay & Park - Room Review

· 419 views · 4 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Poesia Cabin 9098 - Full Cruise Cabin Tour & Review9:02Tour

MSC Poesia Cabin 9098 - Full Cruise Cabin Tour & Review

· 757 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
Celebrity Millennium — Full Public Areas Tour27:50Tour

Celebrity Millennium — Full Public Areas Tour

· 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
What It’s Really Like Flying Home from Mumbai Airport10:45Vlog

What It’s Really Like Flying Home from Mumbai Airport

· 108 views · 4 months ago
Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Mumbai in a Day - India's Gateway -  Markets -Temples & A Wedding Crash!18:07Tour

Mumbai in a Day - India's Gateway - Markets -Temples & A Wedding Crash!

· 139 views · 4 months ago
Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
+1 more
Goa Cruise Stop Shock! Mormugao Port Reality Check8:53Vlog

Goa Cruise Stop Shock! Mormugao Port Reality Check

· 216 views · 4 months ago
Very Critical
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Cochin Day 2 - Temples, Nets & Fort Kochi Tour12:35Tour

Cochin Day 2 - Temples, Nets & Fort Kochi Tour

· 141 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Cochin Immigration Chaos Explained - India arravel4:30Vlog

Cochin Immigration Chaos Explained - India arravel

· 247 views · 5 months ago
Very Critical
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
👉 Colombo Sri Lanka Cruise Excursion | Worth the Price?10:52Tour

👉 Colombo Sri Lanka Cruise Excursion | Worth the Price?

· 101 views · 5 months ago
Critical
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Sri Lanka Cruise Shock! Hambantota Port Has NOTHING! 😱11:21Vlog

Sri Lanka Cruise Shock! Hambantota Port Has NOTHING! 😱

· 301 views · 5 months ago
Very Critical
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Phuket & Patong Beach Easy Cruise Day from Celebrity Millennium15:14Vlog

Phuket & Patong Beach Easy Cruise Day from Celebrity Millennium

· 324 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si & Temples | Penang Cruise Tour14:00Tour

Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si & Temples | Penang Cruise Tour

· 107 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Penang Walking Tour George Town - Cruise Stop Part 116:21Tour

Penang Walking Tour George Town - Cruise Stop Part 1

· 370 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
Kuala Lumpur in One Day A Cruise Excursion12:57Tour

Kuala Lumpur in One Day A Cruise Excursion

· 385 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium