I Rode The UK's Most Luxurious Train | The British Pullman
Summary
TLDRIn this luxurious travel vlog, the host embarks on a journey aboard the British Pullman train, renowned for its vintage elegance and gourmet dining. From the meticulously restored carriages to the impeccable service, the experience is likened to stepping back in time. The video showcases the train's lavish amenities, exquisite meals, and the unique camaraderie among passengers. The host also explores the Belmond hotel, a symbol of opulence, and reflects on the rarity of such experiences for individuals from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the potential for similar ventures in Africa.
Takeaways
- π The video is about the experience of traveling on the British Pullman, a luxurious and vintage train in the UK.
- π· The cost of the train ride is over $1,000, which includes fine dining and a high level of service.
- π© The train is known for its vintage luxury, offering a journey through time with beautifully restored carriages.
- π½ The British Pullman is famous for its gourmet dining, including mystery dinners and an ongoing supply of food and drink.
- π Celebrities and notable figures like Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Nelson Mandela have traveled on this train.
- πΆββοΈ The narrator is exploring a different side of travel, contrasting with his usual low-budget adventures.
- π± The video mentions a product, the hly SIM, which provides unlimited internet access for travelers.
- π¬ The train's carriages are unique, with one designed by Wes Anderson, and have been updated with modern amenities while preserving their historic charm.
- π¨ The journey includes a visit to the Belmond hotel, one of the most luxurious in the UK, featuring a two-star Michelin restaurant.
- π The narrator reflects on the rarity of people of his background experiencing such luxury and considers the potential for similar experiences in Africa.
- π The video concludes with the narrator's positive review of the experience, pondering its value, and considering future luxurious travel plans.
Q & A
What is the British Pullman train known for?
-The British Pullman train is known for its vintage luxury travel experience, gourmet dining, and themed events, especially murder mystery dinners, all set in beautifully restored carriages.
How much does it cost to experience the British Pullman train?
-The experience on the British Pullman train costs over $1,000 per person, and over $2,300 for two people.
What famous individuals have traveled on the British Pullman?
-Famous individuals such as the Queen, Princess Diana, and Nelson Mandela have traveled on the British Pullman.
What is unique about the British Pullman's dining experience?
-The dining experience on the British Pullman is unique due to its continuous service of food, ensuring that the drink in your cup never goes below a certain level, as they keep refilling it.
What is the history of the British Pullman train?
-The British Pullman was founded in the 1920s and was initially about the journey itself with fine dining and plush settings. However, by the 1970s, the Golden Age of World Travel ended. In the 1980s, a group of investors restored the carriages, and today it continues to offer unforgettable journeys.
What is the downside of the British Pullman train in terms of modern amenities?
-One downside of the British Pullman, due to its vintage nature, is the lack of Wi-Fi on board.
What is the role of the 'hly Sim' mentioned in the script?
-The 'hly Sim' provides unlimited internet access in over 190 destinations worldwide, which is useful for travelers like the script's narrator who rely on internet services like Google Maps and WhatsApp while traveling.
How many carriages does the British Pullman consist of, and what is unique about each one?
-The British Pullman consists of 12 historic carriages, each with a unique design, making no two carriages the same.
What is special about the carriage designed by Wes Anderson?
-The carriage designed by Wes Anderson, a famous filmmaker, is known for its unusual visual style and was recently renovated for $1 million.
What is the significance of the British Pullman train for its passengers?
-The British Pullman train offers passengers a luxurious and nostalgic travel experience, allowing them to escape the norm and enjoy a journey back in time with fine dining and style.
What is the name of the hotel the narrator visits after the train journey, and what is unique about it?
-The narrator visits the Belmond hotel, which is known for its luxurious accommodations, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per night, and its beautiful gardens, including a Japanese Garden and an herb garden.
Outlines
π Journey on the British Pullman Train
The script begins with the host in London, excited to experience the British Pullman train, known for its luxurious vintage travel and gourmet dining. The train is famous for its beautifully restored carriages and mystery dinners. The host plans to indulge in the high-end experience, which costs over $1,000, and share the journey with the audience. The script mentions famous passengers like the Queen, Princess Diana, and Nelson Mandela, highlighting the train's elite status. The host's day starts at Victoria station with early preparations and a cup of coffee before boarding.
π½οΈ Luxurious Dining on the Train
The second paragraph delves into the luxurious dining experience on the British Pullman. The host describes the continuous service of high-quality food and drink, including freshly baked pastries and smoked salmon. The script contrasts this opulence with the host's previous day's budget challenge in London. The historical background of the train is provided, explaining its roots in the 1920s and its revival in the 1980s by investors passionate about preserving its grandeur. The train's lack of Wi-Fi is noted, but the host uses a 'hly' SIM for internet access, which is promoted as a solution for travelers.
π¬ Behind the Scenes of the Train
In this paragraph, the host explores the train's carriages, each with unique historic features dating back to 1926. The carriage named 'Manura' is highlighted as Sir Winston Churchill's favorite. The host meets a fellow Nigerian traveler, reflecting on the rarity of such experiences for people who look like them. The train's appeal as an escape from the ordinary is discussed, and the host's excitement about visiting the luxurious Belmond hotel is expressed.
π¨ Visit to the Belmond Hotel
The host arrives at the Belmond Hotel, a place known for its luxurious accommodations and beautiful surroundings. The hotel's rooms are described as varying in price from $1,000 to $3,000, and the host tours the gardens, including a Japanese garden and an herb garden. The script emphasizes the potential for similar experiences in Africa, encouraging a mindset that supports sustainable and community-focused businesses.
π· Culinary Delights and New Friendships
The final paragraph recounts the host's lunch at the Belmond Hotel, where they enjoyed a Michelin-starred dining experience and met people from around the world. The script highlights the joy of making new friends and the importance of showing different ways to enjoy life beyond material possessions. The host expresses a desire to try other luxurious trains, like the Orient Express, and ends the script by reflecting on the value of the British Pullman experience and inviting viewer feedback.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘British Pullman
π‘Luxury
π‘Vintage
π‘Gourmet Dining
π‘Murder Mystery Dinners
π‘Elite Class
π‘Historic Carriages
π‘Wes Anderson Carriage
π‘Belmond Hotel
π‘Cultural Reflection
π‘Travel Vlogger
Highlights
The British Pullman train is considered the most luxurious and expensive in the United Kingdom, known for its vintage luxury travel experience.
The train offers gourmet dining and themed events, including murder mystery dinners, in beautifully restored carriages.
Travelers on the British Pullman can expect a journey through time with impeccable service and attention to detail.
The experience is popular among thousands of people worldwide, costing over $1,000 for a single ticket.
The train's carriages date from 1926 to 1951, with each carriage having its own unique history and design.
Manura, one of the carriages, is associated with Sir Winston Churchill, who traveled in it multiple times.
The train's dining experience is continuous, with a commitment to never let a passenger's drink go below a certain level.
The British Pullman was founded in the 1920s to offer a luxurious journey with fine dining and a focus on the experience rather than the destination.
In the 1980s, a group of investors restored the carriages to their former glory, reviving the Golden Age of World Travel.
The train's vintage nature means there is no Wi-Fi on board, but the experience is enriched by the disconnection from modern technology.
The video creator highlights the use of a hly SIM for unlimited internet access during travel, a necessity for many travelers.
The British Pullman features a carriage designed by Wes Anderson, known for his unique visual style, which was recently renovated for $1 million.
The train's suspension and chef's kitchens have been updated while maintaining the historic charm of the carriages.
Passengers on the train are seeking an escape from the norm and a luxurious, nostalgic travel experience.
The video creator reflects on the rarity of seeing people who look like him in such luxurious spaces and the journey that brought him there.
The creator met a fellow Nigerian on the train, highlighting the global appeal of the British Pullman experience.
The train trip includes a visit to the Belmond hotel, one of the most luxurious in the UK, offering a two-star Michelin restaurant experience.
The creator emphasizes the importance of showing various ways to enjoy life beyond just spending money on material things.
The video concludes with the creator's appreciation for the train experience and the unique journey it provided, despite the cost.
Transcripts
what's up guys today I'm in London and
I'm going to be taking the British
Poolman train which is the most
luxurious and most expensive train in
United
Kingdom the British Poolman is at the
peak of vintage luxury travel and is
well known for his gmet dining and teed
event especially his mod mystery dinners
all set in beautifully restored
carriages that take you on a journey
through time it's more or less like
relieving history one of the things you
put on your pocket L hundreds of
thousands of people from all over the
world flock to London for this
experience and for over $1,000 I'm about
to find out why and what it feels like
to be wealthy and really pampered so
following the footsteps of the queen
Prince Diana and even Nelson Mandela I'm
about to join the Elite Class of those
who have had the pleasure of traveling
on the British pool man this is this is
soft life for this experience I'll be
soaking in in the sight as I go
indulging in the food and impeccable
service have lunch at one of the most
expensive hotels in the UK and try to
get some of my questions answered about
the most luxurious train in
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London most of this trip is going to be
about me enjoying myself and sharing my
experience with you guys which is a bit
different for my usual content that
focuses on exploring different countries
on a low
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budget I'm currently at the station
called called Victoria and this is where
I meant to take up the train I had to
leave the house very early this morning
and rain was falling my train leaves at
8:45 this is one of the major stations
they have in London so there's a lot of
people currently commuting to work today
is a week day and once our train starts
boarding we get on it I grabb the cup of
coffee for the
ride so guys it's time for our train and
I'm currently walking to where I'm going
to bought the British po
man can't you see that I'm no good
without guys just came into the lounge
area and I got served the fresh apple
juice and this is just to show
you that today is going to be all about
luxury there's a guy outside that is
actually singing and is serting
everybody as they're about to get into
the train cheers to you guys
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so guys I'm just been taking to my
Carriage now this is the train beside me
and I can already see how luxuous the
setting is from outside it's first time
I'm going to be entering the train like
this so I'm
excited lovely gentleman's traveling in
manura today as well this is Debbie's
going to be looking after you today oh
beautiful nice to meet you take a
picture of you would you like to be in
it as well it's okay
oh oh this this is a big one can you
tell me about uh the train and the
carriage so this is a beautiful British
pulman train collection of carriages
dating from 1926 to 1951 The Carriage
you're traveling in today is called
manura and it's known to us as Sir
Winston Churchill's Carriage because he
traveled a lot of times in manura
through his life and also formed part of
his funeral train sadly the British
climate isn't favoring us today no
sunshine but it's going to be an amazing
trip nonetheless hope you have a lovely
day on the British B thank you thank you
very much
yeah woo so guys this is the
train right here and I'm just going to
be jumping into the carage
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now hello oh this is it okay oo
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ni we have some minutes before the train
actually starts moving but looks really
cool right looks super
cool trainer started
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moving this train ride actually cost me
1,150 bucks for one seat so if you're
coming with somebody else it's going to
cost you like over 2, 300 bucks which um
we figure out if it was worth the
experience at the end of the day
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thank you thank you so we just started
our trip and currently I've been giving
thanks called bin I don't know what they
mixed in it but it's like some Luxy
drink let me check the menu what we
having
today you like some tea or Cofe um tea
tea
yeah uh no no milk just
is name is that honey honey yeah let me
see okay thank you let's go some fresh
English
tea this whole trip is just going to be
about me just
myself a fun fact about this train is
that the drink in your cup would never
go below a certain level they would just
keep refilling and refilling and
refilling I found this experience really
crazy because yesterday I was on a
mission to experience London with just
$100 and today I'm on the most luxurious
train in the UK unlike that experience
on this train you have to come hungry
The food doesn't stop coming in and even
a foodie like me has a
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limit starting off with freshly baked
pastries I have to this and this I like
this has sugary taste and it was just
freshly breaked very warm
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it's really
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good up next on the menu is smoked
salmon with a little bit of cavia can't
remember last I at cavia which is
basically egg
fish that's what Cav looks
like M tastes like luxc
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M this is nice I think one of the best
part about this experience is that
you're coming on this train you're
coming for the culinary experience that
mean you have to be ready to eat like
this cup of um wine even though it's
early in the morning now I've Dr like
three cups
already I'm going to tell you a bit of
why it is this way the British Poolman
is an experience founded way back in the
1920s that takes you on a journey back
in time with luxury and style in those
early days it wasn't just about taking
you from point A to B it was mostly
about the journey itself passengers were
treated to fine dining plush seting and
a service that made you feel
presidential however as time went by the
age of steam gave way to Modern trains
and by the 1970s the Golden Age of World
Travel was over then in the 1980s a
passionate group of investors saw the
potential for a grand comeback so they
lovingly restored the carriages Beyond
his previous Glory uring that every
detail was perfect today the British
pman is part of the collection and
continues to offer Unforgettable
Journeys and has become the perfect way
to step back in time for a few
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hours one of the downsides of this train
is that because of his vintage nature
there is no Wi-Fi on board this would
have been a problem but thankfully I had
a hly
sink so guys one of the problems I face
whenever I'm traveling to any country
across the world is getting access to
Internet most times I go to a place for
the first time I usually don't have any
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can use Google Translate and I can even
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that is a very big problem when
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now let's jump right back into the video
so guys I just went through the train
now and it has so many carriages each
carriage is different from the next one
and no two carriages are the same the
British Poolman is a collection of 12
historic carriages and stepping in and
out of the carriages was like stepping
into the past which is beautiful
woodwork patterns and comfy looking
seats this is what one of the carriage
looks like there are multiple seats here
this is a seat for three people this is
where you keep your luggages and then
this is a seat for if you're coming with
like your significant order your wife
your husband your boo your B but let me
show you there's a special Carriage here
that was designed by Wes
Anderson it looks like yeah it's very
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tiny guys this is what the West Anderson
Carriage looks like interestingly I'm
way matching colors with it the snos was
recently renovated for $1 million and
was planned and carefully designed by
the famous filmmaker Wes Anderson who is
known for his very unusual visual
style most of our carriages are close to
100 years old Ibis which is through
there is our oldest okay and yeah so
they're all completely individual uh
this Carriage here Perseus has just had
a soft Furnishings RB so new curtains
lamps chairs and the carpet the only
things really that have been updated in
our carriages is the suspension and we
put refrigerators in the chef's kitchens
why do you feel people come on this
train what's your oh that's easy cuz
it's just it's just escaping the norm
it's like the whole kind of experience
you know to think of how old the train
is how beautiful it is you're boarding
it at Victoria been taken out of London
and that it's the whole kind of escaping
you know your your normal day to die
people bought the British pman to enjoy
a luxurious and nostalgic travel
experience it is simply a way for the
rich to relax and for the not so rich to
have a momentary feel of luxury after
admiring the carriages I made my way
back to find my seats but that's when
something struck me I hadn't seen a
single other black person on this train
thanks Madam sir I'll see you now thank
you very much you're welcome how was it
looks beautiful
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brilliant while I had been fortunate to
have a job that let me experience this
it was a reminder of how rare it is for
people who look like me to be able to
come into spaces like this or even to be
able to afford such luxury it really
made me reflect on the journey that has
brought me this far and just as I was
processing that something incredible
happen you from Nigeria right yeah I'm
from Niger seen you in
YouTube what's his name Daniel Daniel
where you from Nigeria Nigeria too I
know I said I seen you
guys I finally met my brother on
this
train what do you think about the train
in general can you just tell people out
there what it's more is a like relieving
history you know it's one of the things
you put on your pocket L I'm sure you
see so many fancy people every time all
the time all the time how many how many
top celebrities are using on this train
I can't count you can't count too many
too many you find Nigerians just about
everywhere you go many of them leaving
home just to seek Gina past currently
I'm working on a new documentary that is
so dear to me where I'll be covering the
lives of some of these individuals so
subscribe to be the first person to know
when it goes
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live one of the cool Parts about this
trip is that once we get to the
destination we're going to get on
another coach that's going to take us to
the bman hotel which is one of the most
luxuous hotels in the United Kingdom and
currently they give me this ticket it
says to so that means I'm going to be
entering coach 2 to get to the Belmont
hotel and this hotel I've seen the
pictures it looks really sick Belmont
Hotel was created in 1976 by James
Sherwood to offer luxurious travel
experiences in some of the world's most
beautiful and historic locations one of
which I'll be going to right now to have
lunch guys we just got up at the train
station is raining damn
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this
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two after running off the train I
eventually made it on to the coach and
this is the coach that takes us to L
Manuel ox and then we get to the Belmont
hotel which is one of the most luxurious
hotels in the United Kingdom and then
we're going to also have a two star
Michelin restaurant experience so I'm
really looking forward to that
it's going to take us about 21 minutes
to get to our
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destination thank
you man this weather is not looking nice
at all but yeah finally at the hotel now
and walking in want to see what's inside
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this is a festar hotel right oh
absolutely
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awesome so guys I wanted to show you
what the room looks like here and how
much it costs this is one of the suits
here and this room cost from $1,000 to
$3,000 depending on the time of the year
you book it it looks really beautiful
this is one of the major suits here look
at how beautiful this looks guys this is
sick it's where the magic happens or
where the magic is meant to happen
actually the cost of the rooms in
Belmont Hotel varies widely depending on
the location season and the type of
accommodation currently I'm in the
garden this is an open area just behind
the Hotel this is the hotel right here I
had they have a Japanese Garden on one
side they also have the herb garden on
the other side so let's go and check out
what's in the herb garden
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this is kind of like agricultural
tourism so as expensive as the hotel is
the hotel is expensive but there's also
agricultural experience you can also
come and experience right here check out
this guy look at this guy what's up
scare one of the reason why I show this
kind of videos is to show you guys what
is possible the potential of what we can
harness in Africa if we have the right
mindset you know something like this can
be in Africa and we can have a lot of
people come to experience it I know
South Africa is one country that does
this a lot but I think other African
countries can learn from this and look
for ways to build businesses that are
sustainable and that can help the
community in general oh there's a pond
here let's check out this
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[Applause]
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Pond how was the trainer experience do
you love
it your first time too my first time too
yeah so will it get good
reviews uh I don't know when I'm
done guys this is my name on the table
they got my name wrong it's actually AA
but it was
Alina finally found my
table uh it looks really nice man and
then the going to serve the food very
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soon the beautiful part for trips like
this is the people you get to meet along
the way and the friends you make just
like me the people at my table were from
all over the world and came to town for
this experience as well so guys I just
had the most awesome lunch with the most
amazing people say hi to
them any time with them and interacting
really made my day
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amazing so guys is just leaving the
hotel now and getting back on the bus
we're going to have din on the bridg PO
man TR and that should be interesting
I'm having so much fun today
man see have a lovely CH yeah I thank
you thank
you finally back on the bus and then
we're heading back to
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London it's going to dig us almost 3
hours and then we should be back that's
been a great experience so far it's my
EXC to be back in London and super
excited to try out the dinner we're
going to have dinner very soon so super
excited to try that
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out so guys I have a 40 voucher I me to
pick two of this I meant to pick
anything that amounts
to4 as a GI and this came with my
booking when I booked it I'm wondering
what I'm going to pick up CH be quite
steady and I got another cup of
champagne just champ just keeps flowing
man just keeps
flowing Life Is
Good Guys seems I have a new companion
now say hi to my new friend Belmond
that's his name
Belmont this is what we having for kind
of like lunch but it's like almost
dinner now cuz
it's 6 Ste now at the moment um so I'm
having um cheese with some
fruits and the wine just keeps coming so
I have wine here I also have a champagne
glass here this is champagne this is
wine I see have
water and this is one of the first times
I'm going to be taking an experience
where I'm just trying out something
luxurious for a change as opposed to
what I usually do where I do like Budget
Travel I know what you guys think about
this kind of content I think is very
important to also make content like this
too to also show you guys like when you
eventually make money there are so many
ways to enjoy life apart from going
to spend some money on some random stuff
like Ping and all of that there are so
many ways to experience life you can go
on a train you can you know travel get
an experience me new people just do what
a lot of other people are into you know
and I think that for me that's one of
the things that I actually love doing
the most and for me I'm very fascinated
with trains I also have a lot of other
trains I want to try out like the oend
express which is really beautiful but
super expensive too I hope to try that
out maybe sometime this year or next
year this year he guys tell me what you
think about this in the comment is this
something you guys would want to try out
but
anyway it's going
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guys this trip was amazing the whole
place so
cheers the British pman truly isn't
about the destination but the journey
and I'm going to spend the next few days
relieving every minute while I save up
to go on the train again
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[Applause]
it's a nice Bott of champagne here to
enjoy with the beer the beer the bear so
you been a pleasure thank you been a
pleasure thank you so much I hope you'll
see you again now yeah thank you you
take care you're well guys I was just
exiting the
train and they gave me an extra bottle
of
champagne I guess cuz they've been see
me walking around making videos but
that's that's so cool of them this
wasn't even sponsored or anything I paid
for this trip
and I just wanted to experience it and
it's cool that they appreciated me being
on board so I don't know what do you
guys think about the video what do you
guys think about the train what do you
guys think about the experience you guys
should drop your comment in the comment
section below for me it was an amazing
experience but I would like to hear from
you guys you guys think it's worth
$1,100 for this trip and yeah guys
that's all I have to share with you
today hope you guys enjoyed the video If
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also tell me if you want to see more of
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guys
on the next one peace
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