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GeoWizard
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Добавлен 15 май 2015
THE MISSION ACROSS ENGLAND Q&A
Today I answer all your burning questions about the straight line mission across England, covering all matters, from training and clothing to body bags and ticks, as well as answering some old classics such as "why are you so scared of farmers?" and "why do you do these in the winter?"
I also talk about future adventures including potential missions with Welsh Greg. There are 39 questions in total and I've tried to answer them as concisely as possible, so sit back and enjoy!
Thinking of doing a straight line mission? Here's everything you need to know:
ruclips.net/video/Rr_wDibVIHo/видео.html
I also talk about future adventures including potential missions with Welsh Greg. There are 39 questions in total and I've tried to answer them as concisely as possible, so sit back and enjoy!
Thinking of doing a straight line mission? Here's everything you need to know:
ruclips.net/video/Rr_wDibVIHo/видео.html
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Видео
England Straight Line Mission Analysis - Was it actually Silver??
Просмотров 208 тыс.День назад
Welcome to the England straight line line analysis video. Today we take a closer look at the following: -All noteworthy deviations from the mission, why they happened and how I could have prevented them -Strategy: how and why it differed from previous missions and how it could have been improved -The potential for tweaking the line to make this mission Silver rather than Bronze -My decimated Bu...
My crazy attempt to hitch-hike to Berlin in under 36 hours for the Euro '24 final
Просмотров 485 тыс.14 дней назад
Sign up to Revolut and claim your £20: get.revolut.com/z4lF/GeoWizard When England scraped their way to another Euro final, I could not resist the allure of the magic that was brewing in Berlin, and the chance to embark on another mad adventure in the process. Standing between me and the German capital was over almost 700 miles of tarmac, the English channel and the nation we had just knocked o...
“Please help me locate (and recreate) this photograph of my deceased mother” [GEO DETECTIVE #26]
Просмотров 421 тыс.Месяц назад
Your favorite online geography series continues with another special episode. Cilla writes: "I have attached a photo of my late mother Jenny on holiday somewhere. She died in 2019 from cancer and I found this photo when sorting through her belongings and I have wondered for years where she is. I believe it was taken around 1965. My dream is to be able to visit the same spot and take a photo the...
Can I complete my most epic mission to date? or will a hunting party end it.. [ENGLAND PART 6]
Просмотров 603 тыс.Месяц назад
This gargantuan adventure reaches its climax 19 miles from the North Sea coast, and as if this mammoth 5th day hadn’t tested me enough, I was now perched on the edge of a private hunting estate watching men furiously wave flags on my line to the soundtrack of multiple shotgun blasts. With plenty of farmland and another terrible forest beyond that, this mission was far from over. Will I make it ...
The most ambitious (and stupidest) day I've ever attempted [ENGLAND PART 5]
Просмотров 604 тыс.Месяц назад
We're into day 4 of my most epic mission to date and having almost escaped the damp twangy clutches of Kielder forest, I now had the opportunity to deliver myself 12 miles from the coast in one fell swoop. 21 miles of more rugged mountains and forests would be a huge physical endeavor in it's own right, but it also happened to be bookmarked by a private and very active hunting estate, and a gig...
Will I make it through this infuriatingly dense forest before dark? [ENGLAND PART 4]
Просмотров 637 тыс.2 месяца назад
Day 3 of my most odds defying mission to date is under way and massive lake crossing aside it's a case of rinse and repeat; 11 more miles of dense, tormenting pine plantations to be completed before the disastrous descent of darkness. This time we do have more moorland to break things up along with better weather, but the trees, both vertical and horizontal, would do their very best to slow me ...
The most brutal day of missioning on record [ENGLAND PART 3]
Просмотров 671 тыс.2 месяца назад
My most ambitious adventure to date continues and it's out of the farmland of Day 1 and into the remote, rugged forests and hills of Day 2 and beyond. 10 miles of pretty much solid pine plantations was the impossibly tall order of the day, and with utterly miserably freezing weather, I was guaranteed to be pushed to my physical and mental limit. All I could do was get my head down, and pray for...
This might be the most dangerous obstacle I've ever come up against [ENGLAND PART 2]
Просмотров 715 тыс.2 месяца назад
Day 1 of my most ambitious adventure to date continues and not only is there plenty more farmland to sneak through, but there is also unforeseen trepidation ahead. Completing this epic 14 mile day would deliver me to the freedom of the remote and rugged lands of Northumberland. If the farmers don't have something to say about that however, ghastly swathes of fallen trees left by recent storms c...
I attempted to cross England in a completely straight line. (PART 1)
Просмотров 982 тыс.2 месяца назад
The straight line mission and all it's glorious pointlessness peaks right here with what is undoubtedly the most ridiculously ambitious jaunt I've ever attempted. 68 miles across the most rugged and remote areas of my home country in the darkest depths of winter, battling oceans of hellish forests, unrivalled amounts of farmland and countless more seriously dodgy obstacles. All of this with my ...
Geoguessr but every location is incredibly rude [PLAY ALONG]
Просмотров 225 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week we prove that I am the most childish bloke on RUclips by exploring the "So Childish" map. A puerile map made up entirely of locations that feature cocks, fannies, farts and anything else that would amuse a 12 year old. If you're too mature or boring to laugh along, do not fear - you can still play along and have a go at beating my score. PLAY ALONG: Play your round, put your marker do...
Geoguessr but I have 0.1 SECONDS per round (FINALLY)
Просмотров 328 тыс.3 месяца назад
I finally did it... Today I finally figured out how to play the famous "blink mode". Made famous by the mighty Rainbolt who's thumbnail I ripped off, this insane Geoguessr format literally gives you a 10th of a second to decide where you are before the screen goes blank. You need a pretty photographic memory for this one and I've long wondered how I would fare. Today, despite not having properl...
Playing "Travle" but the countries are ridiculously far apart [Travle Country Routes #2]
Просмотров 180 тыс.3 месяца назад
We're back with some more addictive Travle, but this time we take it up a few notches. Travle is a game that tests your border knowledge by asking you to travel from one country to another in the shortest route possible, i.e. through the least amount of countries. Sometimes the shortest route is not the one that you thought it would be... Here are the links to today's games just incase you want...
Custom maps - All the Wetherspoons (2 minutes per round play along)
Просмотров 167 тыс.3 месяца назад
We're back with this classic British "pub" map but this time we have a time limit. Can I get a respectable score in 2 minutes AND commentate on the pissed up punters? Watch to find out and play along to try and beat my score! PLAY ALONG: Play your round, put your marker down, then switch tabs back to RUclips to watch my attempt before you see the result. This way you don't ruin the game or the ...
Can I locate this dude on a frozen lake? Or have I gone too far this time..
Просмотров 334 тыс.3 месяца назад
We've had some difficult geo detectives in the past year, but this one tops the lot. It's just a guy on a frozen lake. All we really have to play with is some piney looking trees, a stone dam and a buoy. Have I gone too far this time? or will my ever sharpening searching skills make this yet another success? For those new to the channel, geo detective is a series in which I (GeoWizard) attempt ...
I roll back the years with some classic Geoguessr - An Urban Europe, 3 mins per round [PLAY ALONG]
Просмотров 222 тыс.4 месяца назад
I roll back the years with some classic Geoguessr - An Urban Europe, 3 mins per round [PLAY ALONG]
Can I use my best geo-detective skills to beat my record Timeguessr score?
Просмотров 196 тыс.4 месяца назад
Can I use my best geo-detective skills to beat my record Timeguessr score?
IMPORTANT 2024 UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Просмотров 160 тыс.4 месяца назад
IMPORTANT 2024 UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
British guy attempts to draw outlines of all US STATES from memory (amusing results)
Просмотров 167 тыс.4 месяца назад
British guy attempts to draw outlines of all US STATES from memory (amusing results)
Geoguessr but the famous place is behind you #2 [PLAY ALONG]
Просмотров 329 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Geoguessr but the famous place is behind you #2 [PLAY ALONG]
I raced my straight line rivals across the Isle of Man (and it was epic)
Просмотров 691 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I raced my straight line rivals across the Isle of Man (and it was epic)
Can I draw the European countries from memory?? (harder than it looks!)
Просмотров 285 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Can I draw the European countries from memory?? (harder than it looks!)
My most emotional (and insane) Geo Detective to date
Просмотров 1,3 млн5 месяцев назад
My most emotional (and insane) Geo Detective to date
Geoguessr, but I can only place the pin somewhere I've been IRL
Просмотров 207 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Geoguessr, but I can only place the pin somewhere I've been IRL
Geoguessr Maps: Areas with Tragic or Disturbing Backstories #3 [PLAY ALONG]
Просмотров 269 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Geoguessr Maps: Areas with Tragic or Disturbing Backstories #3 [PLAY ALONG]
These posers think I won't find them... [GEO DETECTIVE #23]
Просмотров 299 тыс.6 месяцев назад
These posers think I won't find them... [GEO DETECTIVE #23]
Playing Geoguessr until I've been to the EXACT location IRL
Просмотров 289 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Playing Geoguessr until I've been to the EXACT location IRL
Can I successfully locate THREE fan pics in one vid? [GEO DETECTIVE #22]
Просмотров 297 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Can I successfully locate THREE fan pics in one vid? [GEO DETECTIVE #22]
Can I manage a pathetic 10,000 points on the hardest map ever? [Pain and suffering]
Просмотров 284 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Can I manage a pathetic 10,000 points on the hardest map ever? [Pain and suffering]
Can I name the US city from its skyline? [Jetpunk Quiz]
Просмотров 221 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Can I name the US city from its skyline? [Jetpunk Quiz]
Imagine your (geo wizard) at the pub and you make friends with this bloke then at some point you asks what he does for a living and he says he’s a farmer… what you doing? Running away??
If anyone is interested someone's already tried a straight line mission across the Canadian province of Ontario (Southern Ontario) and I think what happened in that mission represents the problem Geowizard would have crossing any US state or Canadian province, and that's people are just much more protective of their land. The person who attempted an Ontario mission was stopped by the OPP (provincial police) after someone caught them. There was no conversation or interaction of any kind nor any warning, someone just straight up called the police and the OPP took care of the situation. And Southern Ontario probably most resembles the kind of missions that Geowizard has attempted (e.g. mostly farmland). In most other provinces you're truly going into the wild where encountering things like bears is very possible. And attempting to cross any US state shares the same risks that crossing any Canadian province has plus having a gun pulled on you. In fact even in Canada you're risking having a gun pulled on you. I'd hope the chance of actually being shot is low but does Geowizard or anyone else want to deal with an upset farmer pointing a rifle at you?
I'm a farmer and ok I'm a fan but if I found you and I didn't know who you were I would still be cool with it if u told me what you were upto
England is the land of many fences.
Your best bet for a straight line USA mission would be going in a straight line across a national park or across bureau of land management or forest service land. This would actually be pretty doable if you got in touch with the right ranger station at the right park. It would have to be open access areas of which I'm not 100% sure where the best place would be but I do know they exist. A lot of parks like Yosemite are actually tons of back country with only a little area that people usually go to. Yosemite is a bad example because it's so mountainous and would be very hard terrain for a straight line mission. But for instance, Mojave national preserve- You could do a straight line probably coming from the direction of Moore and towards Flynn (just guessing based off the map). Approach the park rangers/whatever local authority stating you are a filmmaker, you want a permit to film, and you always use a leave no trace code of ethics.
I assumed the fistbumps were some kind of ironic in-joke.
You talking about getting yelled at by farmers is exactly why I, living out in the sticks, don't Just Leave The House And Go For A Walk over neighbouring farmlands to get to the nearest town an hour away instead of walking in the lethal road with banks either side when I'm HoH and can't hear traffic or directions. It's trespassing, and apparently people don't understand that. Even Moor-lands are trespassing to me because it's council land. It's not public AFAIK. Nevermind dangerous.
1:27 half marathon is seriously impressive!!
Those thorny bushes (Hawthorn) that were ruining your day are edible, the leaves taste like apple and the berries can be eaten as well.
on the off chance you spot this comment, concerning your fascination with storytelling: I highly recommend this as a starting point for further thoughts en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_narrans :D
Parent of 4 here - I've tried to be strict with screens too and it is hard. I'm not laughing at what you said, I think it's a great attitude and I hope you manage to find a good balance with your family. From my experience, the key is to delay introducing regular screentime for as long as possible, and to get them interested and absorbed in other activities (especially outdoor and physical activities) as early as possible. If you do this, you'll create a good foundation of interest in other things and wanting to be outdoors and adventurous and moving their bodies, and wanting to spend time with you too. It also creates great early memories which will always stay with them and make it more likely they'll be active adults in the future. Then when they do start having more exposure to screens it'll be easier to manage. Another thing to note is it's much easier to control screentime with younger children. Once they get to tween/teenage you just won't be able to do much about it. This is why that foundation I mentioned is so important, so they can better self-regulate their screen time as they get older. That's my unsolicited advice for the day!
You are not crazy when it comes to screen time. My two year old doesn't get screen time or its very limited. It's not easy and sometimes it would be nice to just give him a tablet and have some peace but he loves the outdoors and playing. It just takes dedication to not give in to the screens if that's what you want for your kid. As hard as it is sometimes I wouldn't change a thing about my adventurous little boy!
You didn’t touch on a Canada straight line mission part of the question but I’m not sure it would be possible anyway. Lots of crown land that is free to travel but it’s over a thousand km’s wide and is dense forest. I guess you could do a mini mission along the Bruce peninsula?
Whoever asked the question about sweets hasn't heard of Kendal Mint Cake.
Ireland is only four miles wide at one point in the north. 😂
I reckon you should do a podcast in the future Tom 👍🏻
Nice 👍
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Tenner in pocket from northest point of Netherlands: Noordkaap statue, Groningen to Klein-Kuttingen, Limburg. Should be doable in a day :)
Love that Archie and Adam beat every challenge flawlessly. They are genuinely a good team. But that’s it. It’s a team effort. I’d like to see one of them do it alone with ofcourse pit stop help from the other.
Have you replaced one Ben with another Ben?
Sometimes I confuse geoguessr and geowizard when I Google them 😅
Similar to a tenner in the pocket, you could do get day-pass transit ticket and find free things to do
Just wanted to say thank you Tom. Me and my flatmate at uni loved watching all your videos and I've been a fan since geoguessr blew up in popularity since we used to play it during lunch breaks and "study periods" in the school library. This summer you inspired me to do a lot more hiking and go interrailing through Europe on a whim and it's been the best summer of adventure I've had in a long time. I was even watching some of the old straight line missions on the train and listened to a few of the podcasts you have done. Just wanted to say you have been a big inspiration to me personally to go and adventure for myself and it has given me so much confidence and inspiration to do more adventures. I'm even planning to do a (short) straight line hike with some friends hopefully at the end of the year. Keep on making these brilliant videos and best of luck to you and Verity as new parents.
What if you phoned up each of the farmers in advance and let them know you'd be coming through, so they didn't need to worry?
apparently some divers use toothpaste to prevent their goggles from fogging up
I need an answer to this, although a music fan from the UK can only have one answer to this: how do you feel about The Beatles?
yes local accents
As for an interesting experience, a very different type of adventure and certainly an entertaining thing to watch would be you taking part in a season of Jet Lag: The Game, in some competition throughout Europe - it‘s usually only a few days of actual competition (plus several weeks of planning, but I assume that can be done remotely) and your skills and knowledge would be quite cool.
Reminds me of Laurie Lee. He walked out one morning and ended up in Spanish civil war with only a some coins in his pocket and his violin.
Loved the fist bump question, my wife thought that was odd and said ' if you fist bumped me I would divorce you'. She was joking of course, well probably....maybe.
Wow never knew you lived so close, enjoyed watching on and off last few years. you went through the village i live lol
congrats on the baby. my mum was always very strict with screen time so i was outside all the time mountain biking etc definitely the best thing to do i will always be thankfull to her so yes it may sound stupid but being outside fucking about is quite literally the best thing u can do as a kid
Really looking forward to the adventure with Ben, absolutely loved the run across Wales with him and Adam, and the run from Sheffield to Manchester. Just a top bloke all around, you have great vibes together,
as a gay guy that likes to fistbump my partner while we play games i never thought it was odd lol
Super Cool hearing youre into Music and Somgwriting too. Will certainly be looking forward to the Album your dropping!
Maybe it’s the Welsh in general and not the fact they are farmers
really interesting... tks GW
thanks for answering my question :)
You can get tree surgeon goggles that are wire mesh and don’t fog up and very easy to wear, unlike a full mask 😊
Big jugs ♥
surely pine needles would poke through the holes in that mask
"There's a buzz on this motorway!"
22:25 I’m so glad you said beg! 😂 I didn’t know where you were going with that!
Please do another real life geoguessr as that was epic and it’s been a few years since
I think it would be cool idea for burdell website to actually calculate the "ideal line that minimizes burdell score (same can be done for deviations). So you would basically have 3 lines: planned, ideal for score, and ideal for deviations. I think it shouldn't be hard to implement, as I did something similar in university, but I might be wrong tho
Waaaay too casual looking at the drunken bowsies while the clock was ticking away.
Next mission- Verity drops you off in east Europe with a tenner and you have 72 hrs to make your way back home
paintball eye protection should work fine
I really enjoyed the no road missions, an idea of mine would be to combine this with the tenner in my pocket videos. Where you get to a dedicated destination with just a bit of cash on you and avoid walking along any road or path on your way.