Long Way Home

I've watched all four of these and this one is definitely the tamest. Like another reviewer pointed out, it's Europe. So, less adventurous and more epicurean. We spend ten episodes watching two middle aged men sample the baked goods in a dozen countries while witnessing the quirky sporting events unique to those nations. Not exactly thrilling, not even a little bit edge of the seat, but like a travel documentary that moves too quickly from one thing to the next and leaves you ultimately feeling a bit empty. Despite the beautiful high def imagery and a couple of transcendent moments (usually around the colorful characters the men meet along the way; in one case some lovely music that's made) this season was a little disappointing.

Noticeably more mellow and less "adventurous" than the previous three series, but that's a result of both being in Europe and the fact that the guys are now 20 years older than when they did Long Way Round. You can't have quite so wild, rugged, off the beaten track adventures in Europe as you can in Siberia.

Regardless, this is still a very enjoyable series. Easy, stress-free viewing that, for 45 minutes, allows you to forget all the nonsense in the world and instead focus on the best things in life; beautiful landscapes, cities, meeting wonderful people and spending good times with friends. What could be wrong with that?

I came home today after a rather shocking assault on a subway, I was so depressed. I have to say that this show completely healed my heart and restored my faith and people's love for each other. Too often we forget the best things in life, like Mother Nature and the laugh with an old friend. The best things in life are still the best things in life. Thank you for making the show and helping me heal after a hard day. There's still goodness and beauty in the world. May I also add, I'm so glad that there are some rich people who actually know how to spend all that money! Hope there's another season.

I stumbled on Long Way Home on Memorial Day weekend. Lucky for me the weather was awful because as soon as I watched the 4 available episodes I immediately started watching Long Way Round, Long Way Down and LongWay Up. I love Ewan and Charlie's friendship. I just love everything about where they went, who they met, UNICEF, and their relationship with the crew members. It's a great show that really is a snapshot in time of what was happening globally. The real issues of traveling globally, seeing into their lives and culture. How amazing people can be to help out these 2 crazy guys when they get stuck. I hope we can get at least one more season?!?!? Pretty please?

The long way series got me in to motorcycle touring and it will always make the first two series difficult to beat.

This season is a welcome return to more of what I wanted to see from long way up. Personally the electric bike thing just didn't work for me. With this trip being based in Europe you don't get the same sense of adventure but the chemistry between Ewan and Charlie more than makes up for it along with two very interesting classic bikes. Ewan's being more of a character in its own right. Perhaps they needed to name them in Itchy boots style.

The series felt a little rushed and overly cut with not quite enough focus on the actual riding. I'm sure there was a lot more spectacular roads than we got to see but it was still very enjoyable to watch, particularly with the unscripted interactions.

One thing that was nice to see was how much fitter and robust Charlie seemed. Long way up had us constantly fretting he would come off and have another serious injury.

I think people need to manage their expectations, the first series was over 20 years ago and doing what they have in this one is no mean feat. The big difference for me was this trip is more within people's reach, the other series were far more on the adventure / out of reach arena.

Ewan & Charlie both seem still grounded despite their massive success and fame and you do feel like you're watching friends you know.

Looking forward to the next one & seeing you at the live show 👍