I'm really LOVING your whole voyage and am so very grateful you've taken the time to record so many interesting sights that I would never be able to view otherwise-----thank you so much !!!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sailing with us. 🥰

You’re so kind, soft spoken and patient which dispel the ugly, privileged american portrayed in the media that takes umbrage in the slightest delay in their tour.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

We are on the trip of a lifetime and feel we're so blessed to be here, even when things don't quite go right we try to always find the best in things. In a few weeks you'll see our Angola video and that's probably the worst experience we have will love to see what you think of that. 😦

I love your videos! You might be considered "behind" others in your uploads - but your videos are worth the wait. I prefer being able to get full retelling of your experiences, rather than just getting a few video "snap shots". This way we get a better idea of what you saw and did. For those of us living vicariously, it's wonderful. I will add that it is nice to get uploads from others soon after, as well. By people uploading at different times, we get to "go back" over and over. We see things from different perspectives. We can spot things we missed the 1st time or see all new experiences and excursions. So, thank you for the time and effort you put in to creating these videos. I bet there will be people finding and enjoying these videos for years to come. (Another reason that supports you taking your time and doing a thorough job.) I wonder how many people will be able to see the world through your eyes. And how many will be motivated to go see it for themselves!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful comment, and understanding the delay in getting them uploaded. One of the most important things for us as we always said we would never allow doing the videos to interfere with our enjoyment of the cruise. As an example we're on a stretch of 18 straight Port days right now and so not a lot of time to work on videos, but we're okay with that will will get them uploaded eventually thanks a lot for sailing along with us

@JessiFayS

5 күн бұрын

@@livingphase2 I don't think your enjoyment factors into it for many people these days. Society seems to view people online as cardboard cutouts - just 2D people - that are just there to move the story along. Similar to the way we dismiss characters in TV shows. People forget there are real people on the other side of the screen. You don't need my permission - but I 100% support you putting your own enjoyment 1st. Even the selfish side of me knows your videos will be more enjoyable that way. Ignore the complainers. I wouldn't have posted, but a complainer irritated me. Know that there is a silent majority of people thoroughly enjoying & appreciating your videos.

I have noticed that you say you will.make some of your souvenirs you have bought or received into christmas ornaments. Are you going to make an around the world christmas tree? If so, you will have to show us. Thanks foe taking us on your world cruise.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

That is the plan, once we get home this Christmas you'll be sure to see our tree

Thank you so much for including us in this incredible journey! -Susan

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! 🥰

In those toilet situations I think a Shewee may be the way to go 😅 ❤

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

There are some ladies on the ship that have one. 🤣

Holy cow. That was beautiful. Great tip for payment!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I really loved the week I spent visiting Beijing and Shanghai. This brought back some great memories for me! And I remember the first time I came across those toilets, I later came to appreciate them!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Glad I could bring back some good memories, even the toilets. 😊

What a fantastic day! I am so glad you had such a wonderful time in China.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sailing along with us

What an amazing tour! I love the bookmarks; Nancy I agree with you they will make wonderful ornaments.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you. I’m going to be turning a lot of unusual things into Christmas ornaments.

Absolutely amazing Forbidden City And Great Wall What a wonderful opportunity to be there Bookmarks look so beautiful 🌟🥂🌟

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Yes it was! Thanks for falling along

This is just beautiful! Amazing! Cannot say thank you enough for sharing all your great videos, photos with us. 😍

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

I was able to stay in Beijing for several days with my friend who was living in China. The Forbidden City and Great Wall were high on my bucket list and did not disappoint. This video certainly brought back memories. Thanks!

@livingphase2

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.

What an amazing excursion! That night shot selfie with the Great Wall in the background has to be your Christmas card. I had to Google China toilets. That requires a lot of balance and coordination.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for following along, I think I'll get my balance in my diet, not on the toilet. 🤣🤣🤣

When you said you didn't arrive at the Great Wall until after dark, I was disappointed - until I saw it! That is so much cooler than seeing it during the day! If I get to see it again, I'll try to arrange a night time visit.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

It was amazing

Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

😄

I loved this as when we were there in 2019 the Dr on the ship told my husband he couldn’t do the Forbidden City which was on his bucket list. It was too much walking for him as we later learned he had lung cancer! We did get to Great Wall…just could t climb. At least I’ve seen some of FC now!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

That you could see some of it, it was quite a strenuous day though

Please come back to China. You need to visit the Temple of Heaven (my favorite), the New and Old Summer Palaces and you missed out on eating jianbing guozi - the absolute best street food breakfast. I'm so happy you could visit Badaling at night - I've never done that. Pro-tip: next time you visit Badaling, turn right at the bottom of the stairs. The left side is the steepest, the right side is longer but easier to walk. Thank you for taking us all along on your amazing adventure 🙏💐

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tip. And we absolutely hope to make it back to China.

Very impressiv. I remember my journey to China several years ago. Oh yes, the toilets were "special". I have never used them. Great the Wall at night. When we were there it was raining. But never the less we climbt it. If you have the chance to go to Pejing do it. It is worth to see especially the old parts. Greetings from Germany

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Great suggestion for a return trip. You may not know it but we used to live in Germany south of munich. One of our favorite places in the world. Thanks a lot for following along with us

Once again thanks for sharing your adventure. Really enjoy the videos.

@livingphase2

11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Wow alot of info i didnt know about China. Thanks for sharing.

@livingphase2

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Loving your journey and i look forward to every episode

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks 😀

Loved this episode - Can't wait to see Nagasaki - thanks guys!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sailing along with us. Hope you enjoyed Nagasaki

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You two are so cute! Love following your travels.❤

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

What an amazing experience.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

It has been a true blessing to get to do this.

How spectacular! Thank you!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

It was unbelievably amazing.

what a fabulous experience!

@livingphase2

11 күн бұрын

It was absolutely wonderful!

Thank you for the very informative video.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for sailing along with us

I experienced the porcelain hole in the floor while in Italy. I'm not a fan but it made for many funny stories later! 😂

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Yes, it does make for a funny story, but it’s not so funny in the moment.

Living your best life! hugs

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks. 🥰

Fantastic. Thank you. 👍

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you too!

Absolutely amazing video!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Such a great video! Watching your whole world tour from Scotland 😊

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Can't wait to visit there

Once again thank you for sharing this amazing journey.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video and the sites brought back memories when I was there. Thank You!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Fabulous Video! Love traveling the world with you, even though we have never met. I love how you guys want to explore everything and educate your selves on the things you are seeing! My Father-in-Law was the head of the English Department at a New York University and taught 2 years in Beijing at the University there back in the 90s. He loved it! I have wanted to see China ever since.

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

It really was a great place to go visit. Hope you can get there someday

The book marks are really petty, thanks for sharing

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thank you.

Haha brings back camping days with that bathroom adventure

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Keep going !!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

That's the plan! 😀

Great video. China was my first big overseas trip and I loved it. Your video gave me lots of great memories!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Glad to share the memories,

Love love love your Vlogs ❤

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

🥰

Impressiv Lep pozdrav iz Slovenije

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

We just finished our stop in Koper Slovenia, and we loved it so much. You have a wonderful country, and we can't wait to come back

@tatjanaanderlic7212

8 күн бұрын

🤗👍

I would love to try some General Tsos Chicken straight from the source. Must be amazing.

@livingphase2

5 күн бұрын

The food was pretty good

@jxchamb

5 күн бұрын

@@livingphase2 I can only imagine. I've never had real Chinese food. Only the American version.

Amazing Kudos to the Royal Excursions Team I am sure this took strategic planning for over 600 guest for such an amazing experience. I was just thinking wow how many pair of sneakers did you guys bring? Because you really are doing lots of walking and definitely need some comfortable shoes. Thanks for sharing

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Actually started to wear out one pair and when we were in Los Angeles I got another one we actually brought two pairs of hiking boots and two pairs of tennis shoes and yes we are wearing through them

Mike's SMILE AS YOUR TAKING ABOUT LADIES "SQUATING " TOILETS ,, THANK GOD IM A MAN LOOK !!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

I WILL eventually make my way to the Great Wall….. but this is good enough….😅

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

You can do it!

I think Tony from LLL is subscribe to you guys. I sent him a message to let him know about testing the fates 👍🏻👍🏻

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

We love tony, he's such an inspiration

@scottmcneal3752

7 күн бұрын

@livingphase2 I'm part of his admin team for KZread when he goes live, Tony and Jenny are such great people. I'm glad you guys are having fun been watching from the beginning of your cruise

Mike & Nancy would you consider doing a video on your internet & phone set up for this trip. You’d mentioned a VPN and just wondering if you only use it during this trip or all of the time. Any recommendations. Also how are you staying in contact with family back home? Face time and if so what are the expenses involved with that?

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

That's a great idea we'll try to add that into a video. But overall yes we FaceTime with the family the grandkids, internet was included with our world Cruise package so that's not an extra expense for us. As far as the VPN goes we use it most of the time just as an extra layer of protection. Other times we have to use it on Shore just to get Google and some of the other things to work

How was the line for the mens toilet???I not a big fan of the long selfie sticks. Have had a few stuck in my face in lines and on rides.After my last chinese food poisoning(the 3rd time) I see the pot stickers I just recoil!!!!

@livingphase2

8 күн бұрын

Not really an issue with the men's toilet. As to the selfie stick we use it very little more we use it when it's fully compressed just as a handhold for the camera cuz we agree with you we don't like them out in front of everybody's face. Too bad about the potstickers it's really my favorite