Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries

Nostalgic week returning to a place I first visited when I was 2 years old and have returned to many times: the Jungfrau Region in Switzerland, specifically Wengen and Grindelwald. Includes revisiting the site of Snowpenair 2007 festival, climbing up the Schilthorn featured in James Bond On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and going up the Jungfraujoch - 'The Top Of Europe' 3500m up in the Alps.

What happens in Amsterdam stays in Amsterdam. Unless you bring a video camera. A crazy weekend of drink, drugs and debauchery in Amsterdam for the legendary Queen's Day festival. But all turns to darkness on the nightmare journey home, where we get stuck in the one place they don't want to be: Belgium.

I spent 2 weeks in May road tripping through Canada with various friends I made from backpacking around the world. My journey started in Vancouver where I completed the Grouse Grind to see the grizzly bears in the wildlife refuge. Then I head to Vancouver Island for a night in Victoria before driving up to Tofino and camping on the beach. Back on the mainland I spent 3 nights in Whistler to try out downhill mountain biking, zip lining as well as discover an old train wreck in the woods. After a stop off in Kelowna I traveled to Jasper to try and make my way through the snow and avoid the bears on Whistler Mountain, before checking out Maligne Lake. Finally I journied down to Banff stopping at the Columbia Ice Fields, Peyto Lake and the world famous Lake Louise.

3 of my mates and I go on a backpacking road trip through the tourist highlights of Northern Italy: Lake Como, Verona, Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, Siena and Rome, captured in this travel documentary.

Ever wanted to go on a backpacking adventure around the Philippines? Me and my mate James are heading to the Philippines to travel for 3 weeks, but does it live up to the hype? We're planning to check out 5 different islands: Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Siargau and Palawan, and hopefully find out if it really is more fun in the Philippines. Highlights of this travel documentary include partying at Mad Monkey Hostel in Boracay, swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu, checking out the Aguinid Falls, canyoning at Kawasan falls, exploring Siargao Island and island hopping around El Nido.

We go on a mini-adventure around their own country, visiting the cities of Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow in this travel documentary. I was invited by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to go on 3 weekend adventures around Britain, showcasing the hidden gems that each city has to offer for Brit's looking to have a staycation. As well as exploring the three cities they also visit the neighbouring countryside of Hadrian's Wall and Loch Lomond.

A crazy 4 day trip I went on to Norway, to learn polar expedition and survival skills in Finse, which was a Star Wars movie location for the planet Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. I was invited there by Shackleton Whisky, named after the legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Finse is where he and many others trained for their adventures, and our two teachers were Tim Jarvis and Baz Gray, modern day explorers whom in 2013 recreated Shackleton's Endurance trip. Over the course of 2 days we were taught how to use snow shoes, cross country ski, go dog sledding, and then dug a snow hole for us to sleep in at night.

Road trip through USA's most incredible national parks. I went on a 2 week journey through some of the most beautiful places in the world, as we travel through Zion, Bryce, Arches, Mesa Verde & The Grand Canyon. Travelling through 4 different states: Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Arizona, The Grand Circle loop really showcases the best of America. Our journey begins with Zion National Park, included the Angel's Landing trail. Then onto Bryce Canyon National Park for the Peek-a-boo loop. Next we head through Capitol Reef to Moab to explore Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. Turning south we go to Colorado to check out Mesa Verde National Park. Finally we head passed Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park, where I hike the Bright Angel trail to the bottom and back in one day.

I spent a week on the island of Antigua, staying at the Verandah Resort. I was invited out there by Traverse Events and Antigua & Barbuda Tourism board to experience everything the island has to offer along with nearly 40 other different travel content creators. Together we go kayaking, scooter snorkelling, biking through St John's, watching the sunset at Shirley Heights and even became extras in a work out video for Fleur East.

I travelled for 2 weeks through the region of Trentino in Italy, exploring the different lakes, villages and mountains, finishing up with hiking at The Dolomites. Travelling to somewhere slightly more off the beaten path in Italy, this travel documentary covers my entire experience. Starting off in the town of Trento, I got to visit various waterfalls, mines, and even a scenic helicopter ride. Following this I travelled to Levico Terme to go sailing and paddle boarding on the lake. Then I travelled to the area of San Martino di Castrozza, concluding the trip hiking right by The Dolomites mountains at Baita Segantini.

I spent a few days travelling around Catalonia in Spain, exploring a few off the beaten track places that were only a couple of hours drive away from Barcelona. Some of the activities included were hiking to caves and waterfalls in the Mountains of Prades; kayaking in the reservoir of Siurana; tasting premium wines of Perinet; doing a Via Ferrada rock climb at La Morera de Monstant; crawling into the caves at L'Espluga de Francoli and having loads of fun at Port Adventura theme park.

Road trip from London through the Scottish Highlands to the Isle of Skye and back down through the Lake District. My good friends Matt & Kathryn buy the "Hippo", a £400 van that they decide to test on this road trip to the Highlands of Scotland. Highlights include: - visiting the Harry Potter location of Hogwarts at Loch Shiel along with Glenfinnan viaduct - exploring the Isle of Skye - looking out for the Loch Ness monster - Aira Force in the Lake District - Kendal and Windermere Railway

My Irish mate Niall took the 4 of us on a 6 day road trip around some of the main tourist highlights. This was my first time properly exploring Ireland. I'd been for weekend breaks in Dublin & Belfast before, but that's it. Highlights include visiting the Guiness factory; Wicklow Mountains National Park; Blarney Castle; Cliffs of Moher; Galway; having a pint in Sean's Bar - the oldest pub in Ireland (and possibly the world); and the Titanic museum in Belfast.

I got to spend one night in Wengen above the Lauterbrunnen valley to hike around the beautiful Jungfrau Region. I had a freelance job come in for Zurich, so I asked them to book my flight back a day late so I could go on a mini-adventure to the Swiss Alps. This video shows what it's like flying in 2020 from Heathrow, staying at a hotel, and then it's a big slice of pure escapism as I head up to the mountains.

Wanna know exactly how many countries I've been to around the world? No, neither do I. I was given this travel scratch map as a gift, and I figured it would be a great opportunity to talk about all the travels I've been fortunate to do throughout my life. I mostly focus on the trips that pre-date my YouTube channel, or the ones that didn't make it on to my channel, rather than me just repeating info that you already know! :)

Come have a look round my flat as I share stories from some of my favourite travel memories. Plus music videos and live performances from when I was in a band; some of my movie geek memorabilia and also hear me playing on stage with a certain Canadian rock star when I was a kid.