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Mark & Gem
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Приєднався 12 бер 2014
Thanks for checking out our channel! We have vlogged all of our Florida, Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios trips since 2015... We've stayed on Disney World, International Drive and in a villa so there's lots of variety if you're looking for planning ideas.
It's not all theme parks though, we regularly vlog life updates, days out, craft beer drinking, cooking, Lego, zoos and UK breaks... Whatever we're up to really!
It's not all theme parks though, we regularly vlog life updates, days out, craft beer drinking, cooking, Lego, zoos and UK breaks... Whatever we're up to really!
A Trip to Chester Zoo - June 2024 - New Roloway Monkeys!
We're heading to Chester Zoo for the day, checking out the new Roloway Monkeys, spending some time with the painted dogs and enjoying some sunny weather!
We're also eating in the Oakfield and checking out the progress on the new Heart of Africa section
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We're also eating in the Oakfield and checking out the progress on the new Heart of Africa section
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Gem's Birthday Weekend - Occasional Vlog
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We're BBQing and zooing. Check #markandgem out on Instagram: gem_n_mark Facebook: Gemark1605 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@gemark1605
Full Cruise Review - P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords - May 2024
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We took our first ever #cruise on the P&O #iona ship in May 2024. We travelled to the #norwegianfjords stopping off at Stavanger, Olden, Ålesund & Haugesund. In this video we'll talk our opinions on the cabin, ship, ports, food, drinks, entertainment... Everything we did! We'll also show our haul and talk about possible future cruise plans. Our full vlog series: ua-cam.com/video/44S4iH-co4A/v-d...
Seeing Foo Fighters in Manchester - Occasional Vlog
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It's a long one this week, we're off to see the Foo Fighters in Manchester and we're also visiting Liverpool city centre for beers at the Queen of Hope Street, Roscoe Head and Dead Crafty. We're also eating at Bundobust. Check #markandgem out on Instagram: gem_n_mark Facebook: Gemark1605 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@gemark1605
Beach House, Exploring, Heading home on P&O Iona
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After a fantastic week exploring the Norwegian Fjords it's time to make the journey back to the UK. We're at sea for another day, so we're exploring the ships upper decks, relaxing in the Atrium, grabbing some food at the Beach House and enjoying drinks in the Crows Nest. Then it's back to Southampton for an early exit and a drive back to Liverpool. This is our first ever cruise and we've chose...
Visiting the Rising Tides - Haugesund - P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords Cruise
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It's our final stop in #Norway and it's our wedding anniversary! We're exploring #Haugesund. We're taking an electric mini bus tour to see the Rising TIdes sculptures, Haraldshaugen monumen and a few other spots. Back on board the ship we dine at The Keel & Cow before relaxing back at the room with a glass of sparkling wine. This is our first ever cruise and we've chosen to travel on the P&O Io...
Decluttering - Occasional Vlog
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A quiet one this weekend, I'm decluttering and gardening. Then we're cooking a nice roast dinner. We've got a few purchases, some new records and some cute cats too. Check #markandgem out on Instagram: gem_n_mark Facebook: Gemark1605 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@gemark1605
Ålesund - Hjørundfjorden - Epic Views - P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords Cruise
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How can it be that Norway gets even more jaw dropping! We stop at #Ålesund and take a boat tour along the #Hjørundfjorden, the most beautiful place we've ever been. After a fantastic boat trip, we enjoy a few craft beers at Molo Brew before heading back onboard and dining in the Pearl restaurant for the evening. Then we're over in the Skydome for the rock night. This is our first ever cruise an...
Loen Skylift is STUNNING! - Olden - P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords
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We start today with an absolutely stunning cruise along the #Nordfjorden before docking at Olden. We then take a trip on the #LoenSkylift to the top of Mount Hoven and enjoy some absolutely breathtaking views of the fjords and mountains. We're lucky enough to spot some base jumpers in wing suits jumping from the side of the mountain. Returning to the ship we enjoy an evening meal at Sindhu whil...
P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords - Stavanger - Craft Beer Tasting!
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Our first day in #Norway and we're visiting the beautiful city of #Stavanger. We spend the morning exploring and trying some school bread. Then in the afternoon we do a walking tour of the old town followed by a #beer tasting session. This is our first ever cruise and we've chosen to travel on the P&O Iona ship in May 2024, stopping off at Stavanger, Olden, Ålesund & Haugesund. We have activiti...
A Day at Sea on Iona - Our First Cruise - on our way to Norway!
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We're waking up with a sea view before exploring #Iona for the first time! We're enjoying a few drinks in Brodie's and the Emerald Bar in the atrium, before enjoying an evening meal at the Olive Grove. This is our first ever cruise and we've chosen to travel on the P&O Iona ship in May 2024, stopping off at Stavanger, Olden, Ålesund & Haugesund. We have activities booked at all four ports! We'r...
Back from Norway - Occasional Vlog
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We're back to occasional vlogging in between our Norway series. We're having a sunny walk and a trip to town. Check #markandgem out on Instagram: gem_n_mark Facebook: Gemark1605 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@gemark1605
P&O Iona Embarkation Day - Norwegian Cruise - May 2024
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It's #embarkation Day and we're heading onboard P&O #iona for our first ever cruise to the #norwegianfjords First things first, we need to drop the car off with CPS Parking and then we've got the morning to entertain ourselves before boarding. Once on board we're heading to our cabin (14602) and then dining in the Quays and Horizon Buffet. This is our first ever cruise and we've chosen to trave...
Our First Cruise - Travelling Down to Southampton
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We're heading out on our first cruise on P&O's #Iona, we're visiting the #NorweiganFjords and ticking off a bucket list location! But first, it's travel day, we're heading down to #Southampton to check in for a night at the Holiday Inn Southampton IHG. We're also visiting the Dancing Man brewery for food and few cheeky beers. This is our first ever cruise and we've chosen to travel on the P&O I...
Birthday Weekend and Packing for the Cruise - Occasional Vlog
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Birthday Weekend and Packing for the Cruise - Occasional Vlog
Our Best Inka & Snow Leopard Views Yet! - Chester Zoo - April 2024
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Our Best Inka & Snow Leopard Views Yet! - Chester Zoo - April 2024
Planning our First Cruise - P&O Iona - Norwegian Fjords
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Planning our First Cruise - P&O Iona - Norwegian Fjords
We saw Snow Leopards at Chester Zoo! - March 2024
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We saw Snow Leopards at Chester Zoo! - March 2024
Not the Best Weekend - Occasional Vlog
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Not the Best Weekend - Occasional Vlog
Occasional Vlog - New Wheels, New Bars, New Burgers
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Occasional Vlog - New Wheels, New Bars, New Burgers
Blue Beer, Paul Curtis Exhibition & Mowgli - Occasional Vlog
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Blue Beer, Paul Curtis Exhibition & Mowgli - Occasional Vlog
Returning to the New Brighton Street Art - Occasional Vlog
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Returning to the New Brighton Street Art - Occasional Vlog
We're Back in Chester Zoo! - February 2024
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We're Back in Chester Zoo! - February 2024
Thanks for the review, really good, we are in that cabin for my birthday in November. So very helpful. The last time we were on P and O was in 2005. Back then the balcony looked straight down into the sea, many none of the room offer this anymore.
Happy Birthday Gemma. Just got back from Norwegian cruise. Thanks to you two and your information, had the most amazing time. Thank you.xx
Happy birthday Gem ❤🎉😊xxx
Glad Gemma enjoyed a zoo birthday! I spotted a number on the chalk sign, always good to have a countdown 😁
Hehe well spotted! 😁
Hope you had a fantastic birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂 catch ya soon xxxx
We started going to Taylors farm shop last year after you mentioned it. We make the one hour round trip roughly every 6 weeks or so to restock the freezer. Thanks for that 👍
Hehe I knew at least a couple of people visited after we did!
For the plantar, trust me had it in both feet in 2013 had to get around Disney, so painful, lived and died in crocs, as time went on moved into Skechers as well, rolled my feet on a tennis ball, and a tin of frozen peas, stand against a wall facing it with elbows to hands flat against it and face almost touch said wall with feet say 12” away, so you are stretching backs of legs, like the leaning tower of Pisa, then just before I went Disney in 2018 the plantar was ok, touch wood not had it back , do lots of feet flaps as well, just bending and straightening feet, I still do it now even though I haven’t got it. Flipping awful thing to have. You can get injection in feet for it as well, which I haven’t tried. Also walking barefoot helped mine, feet as natured intended. Good luck
Thanks for the tips, I have been doing the stretches and that really helps. I found Sketchers made it worse for me, but I guess it depends on the individual shoe. Definitely walking bearfoot makes mine worse. Fortunately it's mostly ok and only comes around occasionally if I forget to exercise or wear good shoes.
It was a DIY magpie haha. Happy Birthday Gemma!! What lovely birthday weather you had. OvenaQ haha. You can get insoles for plantar fasciitis have you looked at them? Xx
Yeah I've got some in my old docs. It's a good reminder that I need to get more for my walking shoes. New shoes are gel sole ones and seem comfy too
Hi guys loved the cruise vlogs so much we have booked for next September a long way off but it’s for our 40th I’m disabled so a bit worried but it looks amazing
We are on Iona next September for are silver wedding we are on deck 12 🙋♀️👋
Happy belated Birthday Gemma! Looks like you had a fun day. 🎉
Thanks!
Belated happy birthday. 🍺🍾🥂
Thanks!
I was on that cruise too! So hot wasn't it. Wasted so much space in my suitcase with big winter coats! Doh! Great video
Yeah we had all our big coats on the hooks by the door, big woolly hat too. None of it got used!
It was good to hear your thoughts on all of the restaurants. Sindhu sounds great. We absolutely love a bit of room service on a cruise. We wondered about the drinks package for P&O our only thought was soft drinks but I think you are right when you have already paid for drinks on the ship it feels like you are wasting money to drink off the ship. All of your stops looked so fun! I dont think I would like a cruise with tons of sea days but I do like a couple of them. Hahaha the Gary Barlow hate made me laugh. I would like to do the Norway Iceland one but I think its on a much older ship. Alaska would be amazing!! xx
Thanks for this. I watched all the cruise vlogs too and this was a good balanced review. Never been on a cruise heading north as so far I've either done Med cruises or Carribbean cruises. Must say I would love a ffords cruise now on my ever increasing bucket list! Best wishes from Isle of Wight!
Glad you had a good time cruising, looks like we’ll be ships that pass in the night again in a couple of years time, we want to do the places you did and you want to do the place we did. Looking at your vlogs I think you definitely chose the better ship, ours was beautiful but too busy, not so busy on the Norway part, but manic on Brugge and Cherbourg, and food was just ok nothing to write home about. You definitely need to do Flam.
I think our hand has been forced a bit with stops for a future visit as the one we're looking at at the time we want to do it has the different stops! Will be nice to see other stops at least.
Delighted that you both enjoyed it. Having sailed on P&O many times and on Iona I think this is a such an accurate review of the ship, restaurants and bars. The only thing you missed out on was the 710 club which I genuinely think you would have both loved. I’m guessing the Gary Barlow association and the theming put you off. The band is made up of some seriously talented musicians who deliver an incredible sound in an intimate setting. If you enjoyed the busker you would most definitely love the 710 club band
I think we'll definitely look at visiting the 710 club for a future trip.
Thank you for the helpful review.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, we are doing the very same trip on the 3rd of August, first timers as well ,so was very interested in your experience thank you 😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Good blog full of great information. Love the mugs 👍
Thanks so much 😊 I've still not used my blue mug yet!
Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed this. We are going again in September, will try the sky lift this time.
Hope you get the great weather for it too!
Other than the rain the Foo Fighters looked like a good time. I reckon I would like to see a gig with a hotel package and a balcony haha. Haha pixie did not look comfy That dress is lovely Gemma. I bet outdoor cat is so grateful for the yummy food. Oooh we hope Gemma had a lovely Birthday xx
We were on Iona on the 11 May to celebrate my 60th on the 13 May we had an accessibility cabin as my husband is disabled we were on deck 15 thank you for your weeks vlog to allow us to see our memories again 🍹🍸⛴️🚢🛳️👍🏻💖
Happy birthday! What a way to celebrate... Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed the week from our point of view.
I’ve come to the conclusion that that Archie is head of security at your house, always in the window 😂😂😂
Yes, he's the boss... Keeps us safe
The Adults only area is so nice. Having a pdf map is such a good idea we always just guess and hope for the best haha. The fog made it look very spooky. The Bird show looked interesting to watch while having a drink. I am glad you had an easy journey home we loved watching xx
Typical that we only had a proper explore on the way home and found all these nice places!
Really enjoyed watching these vlogs, would be great if you could to vlog talking about your thoughts on the cruise etc, were hoping to do our 1st cruise soon & any advice would be very much appreciated x
That'll definitely be coming soon! I just edited it today. Should hopefully be live next Monday.
Thank-you for fantastic vlogs it was very interesting i think are itinerary is the same as yours so it will be lovely to see everything hope you both have had a lovely weekend Thank-you once again for sharing your holiday with us all 🙋♀️👋🤗🥰🤗🥰
Thanks so much! We enjoyed sharing the trip.
It's been great seeing all your blogs about the Cruise . I'm not a cruise person but this looked great.
Thanks! :)
Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Loved the crowsnest. Beautiful bar. Glad you enjoyed it and under budget too 👌
Thanks! It was a good trip and the edit was fun too.
Was swimming in our pool in the sea mist on the way home, twas lovely in the pool but glad I had a dri robe to put on when I got out. 🥶 great vlogs Norway was stunning. Sum up of MSC Virtuoso for us was Butlins on Steroids and tepid food, entertainment brill, staff brill, ship was stunning, crepes delicious, ice cream delicious, lack of seating and queues.
As usual, we didn't get around to using our pools. Currently editing a full trip chat
Thank you for the information you gave us. Cant wIt for Saturday when we go. X
Have a fantastic trip!
Aww Happy Anniversary. The horse statues are really cool. It’s nice that you were able to get on the tour. That sail away looked so nice. Hahaha the door sound effects. Xx
I couldn't resist leaving both takes of the door sound effects in hehe.
Would you consider going to Glastonbury again? Not got tickets this year but it’s my favourite place!
I think, in the right circumstances, yes... Those circumstances might involve a good caravan and a sunny weekend 🤣 2003 was amazing because it was sunny most of the weekend. 2004 was a bit of a slog with the mud.
Gr8 video. My wife and I are looking forward to cruising from Southampton to Norway on Anthem of The Seas very soon. ps. My wife would have thrown me over the side of the ship if I had forgotten her wedding anniversary card 🤭🛟🤣
Haha! I did remember to buy one this year, when we did a Florida trip I had to go to the nearby mall to pick one up because I thought we'd agreed not to buy them. Enjoy your cruise!
The only place we visited the same as you, we stopped off at that stone structure we was on an hop on off bus so we got off to take piccies, we went over to the cross (all 4 of us walked the same path down from the cross albeit on different days 😂😂😂) then was heading back to bus and he blimming drove off, we’d left our hoodies on there as well, so we had to wait for the next bus, cost us £36 each for the tour, but we did get our hoodies back from the kiosk at the port. I found the slight rocking of the ship made me tired as well, hubby couldn’t even feel it, 🤪.
Our little bus had about 16 seats and was full.. So we're sat in it waiting to leave and two women came over trying all the doors. We're thinking 'I don't remember them from the trip out!' They just assumed our bus was part of the hop on hop off tour even though it was a tiny little thing! The hop on hop off bus was parked right next to it, ten times bigger and bright red! 🤣
@@gemark1605 so funny. On one our trips we were sat on bus, the tour guide came round counting us and said I’ve got two to many people, the two ladies a couple of rows in front were on wrong bus. 🤪 btw just booked another cruise. The canaries, Spain and Madeira. Only trouble is it’s November and we got to go through bay of biscay.
I need to have a declutter of my crafty things but it always just leads to me crafting and making more of a mess. Aww outside cat was very vocal for his dinner xx
Yeah I have to be careful not to start building old Lego sets again! Cat has been getting cheekier with his dinner requests... He gets under the feet instead of going to the spot where we feed him now.
Its nice that they didnt completely fill the boat for your trip. You had some wonderful views of the fjords and a really nice view of the ship when you came back. Wow they had a lot of options for beer. The chips with the steak looked good. Norway is really magical we agree. xx
The boat trip was just fantastic, really nice to get in to the fjords in a smaller vessel.
Weird audio 👍🏼
Your food always looks so nice.. always makes me hungry . Your blogs of your trip were so good .
I've enjoyed doing the cruise vlogs, the two days with amazing scenery were just so fun to edit.
some great vlogs guys, I do love the idea of a cruise but don't fancy the idea of having to queue with everyone else for all the amenities . was that the case with you guys or was it fairly chilled ? thanks
I think there were times when it was busy, but we're usually pretty good about avoiding crowds... I'm now sure just how busy our actual cruise was to be honest. We rarely struggled to get a seat or drinks, but we were avoiding places with louder entertainment on for the most part. Then the cabin was just super relaxed and a lovely place to be when we were in the Fjords.
Loving this series the views are amazing.I could defo go for one of those craft beers the perfect setting too 🍺👍
The views were worth the trip, just amazing!
It's so beautiful and you had a great view from your room 🌿
Definitely a cruise where a balcony is recommended I think!
Absolutely brilliant vlog loved the boat tour we are going on Iona next year can't wait now thank-you for sharing your holiday catch you soon hope you have a lovely week 🙋♀️👋🤗🥰👍👍👍
Thanks! The boat trip was a real highlight. It was a great cruise.
Looks beautiful. We going week on Saturday. Cant wait.
Have a great trip!
This looks fantastic, this excursion will be going on our research list .
It was just spectacular. I want to live there!
Stunning. This holiday is on my bucket list.
I think it might well go back on to our bucket list for another go! 😄
Norwegian KitKats are soo good. We will be stocking up when we go in September. Also will be having a cheeky beer in the bar on the port.
Really enjoyed that bar, I think we'd probably spend far too much if we were local 🤣
Looks fantastic, we're going on this cruise April 2026. Were both 60 just before the cruise and it's our wedding anniversary the week after. Can't wait 👍👍
What a way to celebrate! Have a great trip.
@@gemark1605 Always wanted to see Norway! 👍👍
Great vloggs again guys..we thinking of doing exactly as you two..we've never cruised also..you probably tell usat the end of the vloggs whether you would recommend it..which we've looking forward to and other feedback..but can we ask you now would you recommend it😊
Hi, yeah we've actually just done the post trip chat about it. Suffice to say, we'd absolutely go again.. We'd even do the same itinerary just to see stuff we missed on this trip.
Cheers 🍻
The views are just unreal! I love that they have the mountains on the glass so you can see which one is which. Oh my gosh! Those people jumping off are so brave! The waterfalls are really beautiful. Jon is so keen to try this gin he loves gin now. How cool that you saw the space station xx
Yeah, I couldn't tire of looking at those views, just spectacular. Loved Olden, such a pretty place to stop. I'm not a gin drinker but I did try it and it seemed nice.
Olden looked wonderful, those base jumpers are mental. Olden looks very pretty like Flåm was to us. We were up at 4 whilst sailing into flam, it took hours, we kept dozing and waking up, was showered by 7, had breakfast. Went for a sleep in afternoon. So so beautiful. Your boat doesn’t look as busy as ours. Are the meals all in the price of the cruise?
I don't know how busy the ship was, we did tend to get lucky with our timings but it would be noticeably busier in between the shows kicking out. Food was included, but some of the restaurants had extra cost or upcharge items. Flåm would definitely be on our list for a future cruise too.