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Join me on my journey from Bahrain to Jeddah for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. As a third time visitor to Saudi Arabia, I still wasn’t certain what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy my journey from Bahrain was following the 2023 Bahrain GP!
In this video I will take you through some of the hot spots in Bahrain before embarking on my journey with Gulf Air to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This year I am staying at the fabulous Shangri-La hotel in Jeddah, which is situated within walking distance to the Jeddah Corniche F1 Circuit. To discover more about my F1 travel throughout the middle east, watch the full video!
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@PolishEddie1992 Год назад

I love how the camera instantly made you the most important person in that restaurant. They probably went back to the kitchen like "hey! we have a celebrity here and he's reviewing our restaurant and recording so everything has to be perfect!" Looks like they were a little nervous coming up to your table and serving you. 😁 that is a sure way to get great service.

@swdoctor Год назад

Seems odd in this day and age for any restaurant to even mention it, because that can then lead to a lot more negative comments and criticism. There are dozens of reviews on Google and Trip Advisor so they should be used to customer reviews.

@DaFinkingOrk Год назад

@@swdoctorSometimes places don't like people filming just for the privacy of other guests, idk.

@swdoctor Год назад

@@DaFinkingOrk so people aren't allowed to take videos for famly celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries? F them I am walking out

@SyBo27 Год назад

@@swdoctor I would argue that that's a very different situation to someone whos sitting by themselves with a camera in front of them.

@isaac5amuel Год назад

Loving the not just the best backstage f1 content but also these casual Travelling and Living.. thanks heaps Kym.

@KymIllman Год назад

My pleasure.

@Vabe7 Год назад

Love your in-between race vlogs Kym! Never stop!

@JJB_12371 Год назад

Great video Kim ~for me personally your travel days really add an extra spice to your channel ~ it’s unlikely being from Cape Town - I will ever travel to Bahrain and Saudi ~ so we live vicariously through you ~great content.

@WimRijksen Год назад

I love your airplane, airport, hotel and restaurant reviews. Thanks Kym.

@baraaamir7891 Год назад

Welcome to saudi 🇸🇦 this new hotel is world class, and at a great location 👏

@kwaazy Год назад

Absolutely loved this style of video, great way to showcase the cities you're visiting and made me feel like a part of the trip! Hope to see more of them!

@shLNG3345 Год назад

I love the new found vocabulary. I don't think I've heard the word 'palatial' so many times in a video! Must be great Bahrain and Saudi :)

@KymIllman Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@juliswift Год назад

Love, love the extra information on your work/fun/F1 travels! Keep them coming!

@scottgoode9874 Год назад

So awesome to see these videos again!! F1 2023! Thank you Kym.

@williamwade7059 Год назад

Great offtrack info. Love your soundtracks and keep up the good work

@a.bielski Год назад

Loved this, thanks for a great video .I'm a Kiwi from down under. Id love to visit some time, such a beautiful culture and country

@tech_rescue_ Год назад

Quality content Kym keep it up mate cheers

@scott9393 Год назад

The breakfast buffet at the Westin in Bahrain was great. I usually ate enough there to get through the day because getting a good meal elsewhere without breaking the bank was pretty tough.

@KymIllman Год назад

So good!

@eddypraet3536 Год назад

I really love your posts,easy to follow and understand and with interesting behind the scenes info👍😍

@KymIllman Год назад

Thanks so much!

@OMS62 Год назад

Fantastic video!!!!

@KymIllman Год назад

Thank you very much!

@mo5ksa Год назад

I met Kym in Jeddah last year, he's as lovely as he seems in the videos. Thank you for great content.

@swpsacs1 Год назад

I LOVE the travel videos! As someone who's travelled for work for well over two decades and then haven't travelled for work once in the last two years, it's fun to see! I do wonder why you didn't head home for a week rather than spend a good 10 days in Jeddah? It had to have been cheaper I would think and home is alway home!

@KymIllman Год назад

It’s cheaper to stay here than travel home.

@Max_Flashheart Год назад

Lovely video Kym hope you have a great stay

@KymIllman Год назад

Thanks so much

@MrConstanzo Год назад

Excellent Job! Good background music

@wwooww63 Год назад

like always great vid, also liked the little blooper at the end 👍

@KymIllman Год назад

Thanks! 😃

@gregoryepps2642 Год назад

Welcome to Jeddah. Often walked passed the Shang but never been in so thanks for the inside view.

@KymIllman Год назад

Welcome!

@aabdul4323 Год назад

Welcome again to Saudi 😍🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

@jamal1493 Год назад

Such a great video

@KymIllman Год назад

You are so kind

@PJhSeth Год назад

Please do more or these videos! For us people who don't have the money to travel everywhere, would at least see what the countries are like

@KymIllman Год назад

I do one each time I reposition

@dan7692 Год назад

We’re enjoying living vicariously thru Kym. Can’t get enough of smashing that Like button. Haha

@aat8345 Год назад

I was in Saudi Arabia three weeks ago doing the mentioned pilgrimage however, I did go to Jeddah for three days. I stayed in the Radisson Blu Jeddah Corniche Hotel which is the building behind the large skyscraper at 10:46. I checked in around midnight, but there was some confusion at the desk after giving me the wrong room with less beds and not a view. It got sorted it out relatively quickly but was a major inconvenience. The actual room was very nice, with a sea view, overlooking the track. The room's view was actually the main pit straight and Turn 1 and Turn 2 and Turn 22 and 23. You could also see the Red Sea during the day. It is actually possible to watch the race from the room and with live coverage at the same time as there was the massive screen that would display race footage during the race. The room was for four, but was very large, with three TVs, two ensuites (were rather small), a beautiful lounge area. There was also a large amount of water bottles given in the room. There were many promotional items in the hallways and lobbies, but most said 2022 on them. We didn't use the restaurant but smelt nice whenever I went past. Would recommend for anyone going next year.

@aat8345 Год назад

Jeddah itself was very quiet, even with the finishing touches of the GP still to be done. The waterfront has no beaches but a very nice walkway. There are some restaurants. I would recommend watching sunset there as it was nice. The Red Sea Mall is very big and nice, especially if you want designer brands. I have never actually seen so many together. However, many things are jacked up due to the deep pockets of some of the locals. Wanted to buy some Lego sets and all were at least £5 more expensive. Good food court in there as well.

@aat8345 Год назад

Saudia I flew with and in economy it was good, with a good roster of movies and TV. Food was nice as well, but Emirates would blow out the water. The windows are a bit strange in the plane I flew in, with no actual physical blind for the window rather two buttons that you can adjust the tint of the window. The cabin crew autodim it after take-off but can be restored manually. Jeddah Airport is very nice, but the food court is small. Not great for breakfast, unless the Starbucks at check-in.

@car20105 Год назад

Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia💚

@stevegreenall9205 Год назад

I got to know the waiter at Plums restaurant at the Ritz Carlton, one of the nicest guys you could ever get to meet and always provided impeccable service,

@joebonthuys Год назад

Loved Bahrain airport, the wifi there was insane!

@rc2634 Год назад

Awesome vlog

@alganmiKhaled Год назад

Welcome to new saudi

@harrisonlenan4424 Год назад

This is the type of video i most look forward to in this channel.. less bout the f1 more bout the traveling n hotels...😁

@pengtingdario Год назад

Bahrain was really amazing! Came only for the GP but stayed an extra week just for the place!

@BobbyDazzler888 Год назад

Why?

@Gbiese Год назад

@@BobbyDazzler888 What kind of dumb question is that? Why? Cos they wanted to.

@joshreeves8916 Год назад

Hey Kym! Fellow photog here, and I fly quite a bit with my gear. Usually I carry-on whenever possible, but I am curious how you get your equipment all around the world safely. Thanks!

@siddhantsehgal9900 Год назад

nice!

@vyomakeshaconsultancy3406 Год назад

Hi Kym You also seem to be a food connoisseur as well and am sure your travels make you enjoy global foods keep up the good work cheers Gowra

@KymIllman Год назад

Thank you! Will do!

@rachelkoiks Год назад

As an American, I just can't believe how different business class is on flights available around the world. We grow up being told we have the best everything then you grow up and realize we go into debt because of a hospital bill and air travel is like a sardine compared to the middle east.

@ahmadfrhan5265 Год назад

Thank God I graduated and left the states. worst flights and food. no offense, but leave the states am being serious

@KymIllman Год назад

US business class is generally some of the world’s worst.

@markfabry7476 Год назад

Hi Kym. hello from another west aussie. Could you do a video referencing some of the costs you incur from travelling the world in what appears to be some amazing experiences.

@LQQJ Год назад

Saudi ❣

@a.arnaavv Год назад

Travel videos are my favourite

@tshanegilman6278 Год назад

You Sir, are my hero.

@KymIllman Год назад

Hero status accepted

@milroyvlog5476 Год назад

Hi kim . Can you tell me how do you create boarding pass is it possible to get your magic

@kondjanegongo796 Год назад

Kym, try out double southern comfort and double lime

@michaeldellorso889 Год назад

Good stuff, Kym. Didn’t know we weren’t allowed in Mecca. That’s absurd.

@ahamdjevan6921 Год назад

That's because mecca is a holy city for Muslims only.. Even so, you can watch the city via vids in youtube

@michaeldellorso889 Год назад

@@ahamdjevan6921 I understand the reason, and still find it ridiculous. We don’t have anything like this in Christianity to my knowledge.

@Hani_raihan Год назад

U should do more vlogs like this

@KymIllman Год назад

I do one every time I move cities.

@cjq57 Год назад

I was wondering why you got to SA so early, then I saw the hotel where you'll be staying lol... anyone will be excited to spend the week there. Have fun!😁

@KymIllman Год назад

Cheaper than going home

@andrewwhitcombe8133 Год назад

Question - what are the expectations/requirements to work for F1 as a photographer? What costs do you have to pay to F1 to be "accredited"? (I know your freelancer but your treated as part of the "paddock" so to speak)

@398lori Год назад

Time lapse of the weekend from hotel window?

@chipeirachonks5963 Год назад

Glad to join you on these journeys i don't think il ever make. I don't even think i can handle all that stress. 😂😂😂

@ericboyle8296 Год назад

Watching while waiting for a delayed Frontier flight in the US. Close on 8 hours now sigh. I feel like a steerage passenger on the Titanic lol. Thanks for the brief escape to the top deck!

@AJames-jr8kw Год назад

🤣😂

@MichaelG1986 Год назад

Acqua di Parma soap. Nice. 🙂

@abobilalalharbi2881 Год назад

I really love how you respect when you go to Arab world you don’t show enything that is negative unlike other media thy lie about Arab and thy say lot negative things

@wesleydebruyne Год назад

The music in the ritz restaurant 🙄😋

@muhammadasgharasghar1647 Год назад

Saudi arab our jaan

@anam.caballerowilson9421 Год назад

👌🥰

@teamredgutz399 Год назад

Nice job in convincing them to allow you to shoot. My wife and I will be in the Paddock Club for the Montreal GP. Maybe we will see you on action there!

@vrccb Год назад

With all that different food sloshing about in your gizzards, have you ever been caught short at the track on filming day? I was aircrew and had some narrow escapes!

@KymIllman Год назад

Never at the track

@vrccb Год назад

@@KymIllman Lucky you x

@Truckergregg Год назад

No alcohol, no problems. Safe travels- God bless us all.

@lama8190 Год назад

Kym next time you want bg music for middle eastern trips hit me up :)

@andrewstorm8240 Год назад

Tax back at airport but what do they tax / hotel stay?

@peterdemuth Год назад

I’m curious what you said to the manager? Thank for sharing you experience. That’s such an interesting corner of the world I probably will never visit.

@artifundio1 Год назад

Maybe we'll know on the "Shoes of the paddock" video coming soon 🍀

@LauraIsOverstimulated Год назад

I had to go look up the word palatial

@nuggythebear Год назад

Lady that welcomed you to Saudi Arabia was pretty. She seemed to like you too 😝

@PilotCR1 Год назад

Did you notice you were on a F1 Branded Gulf Air aircraft??

@KymIllman Год назад

I did not. I would e mentioned that. Thanks for the heads up

@AhmadyasinOrMickeyMoses Год назад

Local tip: never do taxis in Jeddah. You need to rent a car (but driving is a bit hard), or maybe you can take and Uber, Careem, Bolt or Jeeny.

@rmdhnz1228 Год назад

go to al nasr, sir..

@CallieMasters5000 Год назад

Kym travels NICE! Did you ever reveal your total travel budget for an entire season? More than US$200k, I'm guessing?

@freddiefreihofer7716 Год назад

Kym has a video devoted to just that - with two tiers of prices!

@Drrolfski Год назад

If you're out for a good meal, wouldn't you want to go to a restaurant where the locals would go for a good meal? And get a better taste of local cuisine and culture in the process while likely saving some money as well?

@OBb74 Год назад

IN Sha ALLAH.

@pola_droid Год назад

Thanks for always creating such awesome videos, Kym! However, ordering foie gras in not acceptable..

@MuhammadNiz007 Год назад

Love to see Saudi represented correctly

@KymIllman Год назад

Am off to the mountains tomorrow to have a look.

@jairomelara1308 Год назад

bro did you really cut the end of the banana? weird.

@renicostareni2313 Год назад

Kym? He always be important. He doesn't need câmara to be like that. 🏁Nice black t-short he is dressing. The place in Jeddah is one beautiful place to visit I think.👕🏁👗👔

@FluffiestWalrus Год назад

Does anyone know why many Brits and Australians refer to the country as “Saudi” while here in America I’ve only ever heard it called “Saudi Arabia?” I don’t think anyone uses Saudi as an abbreviation

@sereen1192 Год назад

as a saudi we do just call it "Saudi" more often than not lol

@walover165 Год назад

Us Aussies will shorten literally everything, giventhe chance.

@chrisjameswarren88 Год назад

Word of the video = palatial!

@disonwijeratne2532 Год назад

Drinking game : Take a shot every time Kym says palatial.

@artifundio1 Год назад

@Gutenmorgenside Год назад

Geez, that meal was ridiculous. Surely you can get something equally good much cheaper. More money than sense. :-)

@avinashsekar2206 Год назад

literally nobody: ... Kym: PaLaTiAl !!!!

@timaz1066 Год назад

As I’m sure, you know, more than most, the rest of the world does get ripped off on fuel.

@junilog Год назад

Gulf Air reminds me of the ex the way they offered everyone a date

@OBb74 Год назад

انشاللا ان شاء الله

@HAHSIRAODEN Год назад

1:30 that's halwa

@mervdsouza2243 Год назад

Nice! My place of birth!

@alotaibinoor9029 7 месяцев назад

great! Saudi Arabia save the world from alcoholism!

@drchriscov Год назад

Is a nightmare to get Saudi Visa for some countries

@Mandykiss4500 Год назад

F1 Accreditation I think helps Kym…

@drchriscov Год назад

Last year paid 400 dlls twice and didn't get it. Last minute thankfully a Saudi embassy employee help me ! And I could attend the f1 race

@Movingforward2000 Год назад

Why would anyone ask for it? Only self hating people would go there.

@muhammadasgharasghar1647 Год назад

Saudi arab we love you

@ibraheem128 Год назад

Go to AlBaik before the F1 crowd arrives. Order everything and try the whole menu. Probably still only come to like 10$ 😂

@MrTARIQSs Год назад

He did last year

@iliketowatchducks Год назад

you're quite palatial

@miltonbrownrigg8409 Год назад

Happy travels And look at that, I have a much sought-after and highly anticipated red dot 😁

@KymIllman Год назад

Highly deserved!!!

@deSechelles Год назад

@@KymIllman you alcoholic

@CallieMasters5000 Год назад

-You can't film here! -Why? -Because we got too many bad reviews from customers being told they can't film here! 😳🤔👎

@Strangekabuki Год назад

Actually, only half the world...

@grantwest422 Год назад

@zakdaly1985 Год назад

0.31p per litre of fuel! OMG! Water is more expensive than fuel!

@KymIllman Год назад

What are you paying the UK now?

@zakdaly1985 Год назад

@@KymIllman £1.50/1.60 Diesel and £1.30/1.40 Petrol.

@dreams4357 Год назад

That seems so expensive, why wouldn't you sleep in a cheaper place from booking and just stay close to the track on the race days, especially since the race doesn't happen for another week? I don't mean to tell you how to spend your money if you want to and can afford that's lovely. Just from my pov, it seems excessively lavish

@BrassNuts Год назад

Lols, I,ve lived in some fancy places and eaten some expensive meals. I have never seen someone execute a banana like that 👏👏👏 I guess u,m just a bit uncouth 🙈 😝

@losness24 Год назад

Did you just buy a Rolex on a whim?

@KymIllman Год назад

They didn’t have what I wanted but I check every store in the world in the hope that they do.

@__-xf3iw Год назад

They can become as fancy and luxurious as they want, im a little bit more concerned on the human rights there. Lets see how long this Comment survives here...

@ryanherbert217 Год назад

No alcohol on the flight or in the country = Me never going there!!!!

@mwazze1 Год назад

Hi Ryan, it's a shame that people don't know how to enjoy themselves without a drink. So sad really.

@MKRCinema Год назад

@@mwazze1 Just show's how fake people are! Cannot have fun without alcohol it's sad. I'd love the country. No alchohol. No drunks. How lovely

@Movingforward2000 Год назад

Alcohol bans are crazy. Liqour is available galore in Spain no problems.

@ryanherbert217 Год назад

@@mwazze1 Sorry but I like to enjoy myself sometimes with a drink when I go on vacation

@ryanherbert217 Год назад

@@MKRCinema I know right? I’m so fake because I like to enjoy myself with a drink sometimes when I’m on vacation

@numraali1807 Год назад

Thank you for sharing Bahrain with us. A small request, please don't put music of any kind close to the Muslim call of prayers. In this video music almost overlapped the call of prayers. Cheers 🤗