Loved the tour, but show more houses, perhaps a walk thru a city streets with shops and houses, Talk about the food and how they get it. What are the things the locals will want you to spend time and money on. And for the geeks. How does an island like that get its electrical power.
Agreed. I wondered about the electricity and water as well. In a Google Maps tour, I believe I spotted a couple of wind turbine farms. As for water, I believe they collect rainwater, though I may be talking out of my a*s as I really don't know. I love the nerd-aspect of things as well.
@@bubblehead78 Yeah that must be one of the ways of collecting drink-able water for them. The island seems to be much better than Pitcairn so yeah it must've more alternatives than just collecting rain water. And yeah info about electricity & internet is a must.
Yes. The boers were prisoners of war. They were also thrown into concentration camps. The South African Boers are one of the most persecuted people, after the Jews. They are still the minority in South Africa today. Without them there would be no South Africa. Good luck to them and the daily violence and racism they are facing. We here in America wish the boers well.
Visited St Helena in Sep 2019. I was able to stay for 2 weeks and could have stayed much longer. I'm glad that you also found the Saints amazingly friendly. That is one of the things that I tell everyone when I talk about my trip. I stayed at the area known as the Briars, just really next door to the Pavillion. Many post walks including the hike to Diana's Peak. Just hanging out with the locals in the Standard, one of the pubs in town and watching Cricket and swapping stories is one of my most treasured memories of a once in a lifetime trip.
I'm a college student in my final year studying zoology and botany. I came across this channel because I've been looking up St. Helena a lot lately. I've managed to connect with biologists on the island as I was interested in the terrestrial invertebrates on the island. There was some plans to go there and assist in studies, but I also asked about specimen samples they have. I was going to be getting some in the mail to study for external and internal anatomy, but it looks like that has been postponed for now. Really want to visit and see the island myself in person one day.
Loved your video tour! Seems like such a beautiful place to stay for like a months time! But unfortunately I’m asthmatic and all that walking!! Thank you for your “footage” of Jacob’s Ladder! I was climbing with you! A shame you were not there longer as your captivated audience are wanting more and more from you! Your narrations were impeccable, filled with imagery if we didn’t get enough of the pictures, your words took us over the edge! Thank you and look forward to your next trip!! Hugs! 😘
Definitely do this type of video again, I would love to see Ascension, Gibraltar and Falklands!!! ...oh and anywhere else you think is interesting, you seem a nice guy.
My daughter lived on St Helena for six months a good few years ago. She stayed with the George family, who are fellow Bahá'ís. She travelled all the way from the UK on the RMS St Helena - no airport in those days. It took two weeks to get to the island. And two weeks to get home again six months later. Thank you for your tour of St Helena, Jeb. It works although your climb up Jacob's latter left my legs feeling like jelly!
Please make more of these travel videos Jeb! I thoroughly enjoyed it! It looks like a fascinating little island although I'd be particularly interested to visit where Napoleon spent his last years.
I was stationed at Ascension Island with the Royal Air Force in 1983. I met may 'Saints' who said how beautiful St Helena is. As an old guy 2024 is my year to visit the island.
This has been a dream destination since middle school history class. I'm so happy the airport has made it possible to visit in the next few years. Great Video!
What a stunning Island, I suppose we Brits knew what to keep hold of. Great upload again keeping me entertained during lockdown, hope your keeping safe.
My grandmother was born in Saint Helena, daughter of my brazilian greatgrandfather and her local mother. They all moved to Brazil later. My dream is to visit there!
*PLEASE NOTE* I took this trip before the current travel restrictions. I am no longer traveling and recommend the same for you. #StayHome! For the latest information about traveling to St. Helena, check this website: jeb.flights/HLEtravel
I definitely agree with you! St. Helena looks like an amazing place and is sure on my travel list! I’m glad you enjoyed it and shared it with us. A suggestion would be to maybe show us a bit more. You did fantastic and I hope you do some more videos like this in the future!
Thanks for this video. I first knew about St Helena when I read about Britain’s maritime empire. The British naval vessels would stop here before proceeding to Cape Town en route to India. The description about the island in that book that remains with me till today: “The climate was apparently so salubrious that sick men and unseasoned troops could recuperate and acclimatise quickly”. I really want to feel it one day.
I lived on St Helena from late 2009 to early 2022. Jamestown (sealevel) is warm all year round (occasionally hot) with the humidity seldom above 60%. In the interior (300-450 metres) is misty, cool and damp with humidity usually over 90%. Being in the tropics it should be much hotter, but the Trade Winds prevent the high temperatures. Interestingly, lightning and thunder occurs about every 20 years. Once, we saw lightning on the horizon, but never heard the thunder.
I actually had the opportunity to visit St Helena by boat in February 2018, which also happened to coincide with the last voyage of the RMS St Helena. The island threw a party down by the port which was a ton of fun. Can second Jeb’s claim the the locals are some of the friendliest people out there! One thing to mention is that the WiFi on the island is not what us mainlanders are used to-40 MB/s via satellite for all 4K population when I visited. Jeb’s hotel and Annie’s place had 2 of just 4 public WiFi hotspots in town, which I had to rely upon to communicate with the outside world. It ends up adding yet another (and actually welcome) layer to the isolation on this island. I know there’s been an effort to bring broadband to the island (though idk if Jeb had it when he was there). Also Jacob’s ladder will indeed punish the unprepared on the ascent... Jeb wasn’t kidding! Certainly I’d recommend going sooner rather than later because more tourism, broadband, etc will change the island. Cool video Jeb!
You didn't get the certificate but it was worth it for the amazing views. I definitely want to visit to climb them, Longwood House, hikes, and some birdwatching for the rare St Helena plover
Great video mate - you've found yourself a new career - on-air talent for travel videos. Keep it up and yes definitely want to visit St Helena now. cheers D
If I hadn’t become disabled so early in my life thus not being able to afford it I would love 💕 to go here. I’ll just live vicariously through you my friend Happy travels
Those steps give me anxiety just by watching! Beautiful Island and fantastic video, Jeb! I think many of your viewers watch your videos because of your presenting style. I think you would do well reviewing more vacation destinations!
Definitely on my bucket list,St Helena was home to my Maternal grandfather. He came to settle in Cape Town.Thank you for sharing,I can watch videos like these over and over beautiful beautiful scenery.Thank you for sharing Regards
I visited St Helena back in July. Wonderful place. The post box walks are especially enjoyable, particularly the one to the swimming holes at Sandy Bay.
Ive collected St. Helena philatelic material for many years. I’ve also tried to stay informed about the Island’s history, politics, people, economy, etc. One of my fondest hopes is to visit St. Helena while I’m still mobile. Thank you for the wonderful overview.
I really enjoyed it. I would like to have seen something of the accommodations and, if you mention a place to eat, something on that. St. Helena has been on my bucket list for a while. so I devour anything I can on it, which until lately, was not much.
When you initially asked about doing travel vlogs I was behind it 100% and am glad. You've brought your own brand of wit and humour along with you ( if not even more of it) and it works well. As I said before I think you are best placed to decide on whether you integrate the travel stuff into this channel or give it it's own space. That said there are some aviation enthusiasts who ive seen get a bit tetchy about the two subjects being mixed. I'm not one of them but ive certainly seen some negative comments on other creators channels. I'd say keep it up and well a bit of diversification isn't a bad thing imho.
Reminds me of going to Lichtenstein. Nice nature, nice views, cute town, but I wouldn't recommend people to go out of their way to visit other than to just say "I've been there." I can't imagine anyone realistically trying to visit St Helena as a tourist unless they've been EVERYWHERE ELSE in the world ;). I enjoyed the video!
Dying to live and stay or die here during this convid 19 outbreak...the freedom the scenery just pure serenity and pleasure..so relaxing..almost no other humans all around..
I visited St Helena in January 1961 as a 14 year old, with my parents, while en route from Cape Town to London. We travelled on the Warwick Castle. It was too large to dock at the island quay, so was anhored a short distance out to sea. Each pasenger going ashore had to be lowered in a harness into a tugboat brought alongside the liner. And then hoisted back up into the liner by the same method on our return. We were on the island for less than a day. I went Jacob's ladder in a fast time getting to the top long before my parents. We then enjoyed a great lunch at a restaurant in Jamestown. Did not have time to visit Longwood House. Most of the cars we saw were pre-war models. I treasure the memory of that day.
If you travel to especially rare and exotic destinations like St Helena, then a sightseeing video would be highly appreciated. But please don't bother for more ordinary places. Anyway, keep up your excellent work when the current difficulties are over. This is my second favourite aviation video, after your arch-rival Dennis Bunnik's channel. ;)
I always have thought that you avgeeks/vloggers should explore and share where you're at. As far as I'm concerned you're not anywhere different if you don't leave the airport.
Absolutely agree. I understand that for many aviation bloggers their interest is in the plane, the airline, and the flight, but as a viewer it's very frustrating sometimes to see someone (not so much Mr. Brooks) fly on an airline I've never heard of to a city I've never heard of, in a country I've barely heard of and all I get to see at the destination is the airport. More videos like this would be very welcome.
I visited this beautiful island from the UK many years ago, one day after several beers in Jamestown and feeling brave from the alcohol I decided with clouded judgment that those steps was a good idea, I was wrong, certainly not for the faint hearted, made it to the top though and got my certificate, lovely place to visit, stunning views and such friendly people.
Very well done video. It’s the sort of thing I wish more aviation bloggers would do. With all these travels, it’s nice to learn more about the destination.
I love videos from you airline geeks that feature the places you actually fly to !! Very good. My vote for you to do this more often, and to encourage other airline geeks to do the same.
I just came across you channel recently. WOW. It is so original and unopinionated. It is so truthful and original. I'm from South Africa and have always fascinated about the extremes of our world. St Helena was one of them. I'm so glad you have made this video for us. I hope to visit there some day. Now its time for me to watch your other videos. Keep the up with the excellent content!
Oh I'm so glad you did this video! I watched your video on your departure from St. Helena and thought: "Aw, it would have been nice to see what it looks like..." My dad and I have been talking a lot about the place...not much is known. So thank you! 👊
I love these vlog type videos! Definitely keep them on this channel, no need for a whole separate channel. You’re one of the few channels I actually see consistently in the sub box.
Great marketing of St Helena island. I learnt about Napoleon Bonaparte almost 30 years ago in high school and now after watching your video am thinking of pinning a trip to the island from South Africa.
I love Cape Town & Durban in South Africa (I was born in Lusaka, Zambia... live in Washington DC) St. Helena is now on my list. Love the Wendover Productions video about the airport... Thanks for the recommendation.
Thanks - I finally got to see my maternal Grandpa’s birthplace His name was Richmond Stevens. He emigrated to Cape Town and many years later, that’s where I was born. I may visit there one day and catch up on my family history...
I would love to visit this island. However, at age 78 I doubt I will ever be ever to make the trip. I truly appreciate your video as I otherwise would have never been able to see his beautiful island. Thank you.
With this video you just confirmed on why St. Helena is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit. Please keep doing this kind of videos on the places you visit in next.
Right now I'm listening to Radio Saint, from Jamestown, Saint Helena and watching this video. Incredibly, these are songs I have never heard, psychedelic rock from the 60s, which creates a very crazy atmosphere and gives the impression that it is a very different place. And know that I know a lot, but a lot about music.
Even though it's not your typical aviation video, I really enjoyed seeing what you did while visiting St. Helena because it's such an interesting island. I would really love to visit one day myself!
Good job Jeb but show us the food you ordered,the inside of your hotel and interaction with some of the locals.Absolutely love your airline vids as an aviation buff myself.Looking forward to post lockdown stories.
Hi Jeb. What a fantastic 3 days journey - and can fully understand that you would like to stay… keep safe and please send descriptions of your special visits to the hidden gems which are so much more interesting in comparison to lounges, business and first class tickets. This is where you are best… thanks.
