WE NEED TO BE HONEST ABOUT THIS.. theres another side to VAN LIFE… and it isn’t pretty.
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- The OTHER side of VAN LIFE.. an honest conversation, but you NEED to know THIS! (van life croatia)
Watch this before starting van life, this is our truth about van life.
Hi everyone, this weeks video is very different from the typical #vanlife videos we usually put out. We are quite nervous about throwing this one out there but after a tricky week of frozen pipes, broken diesel heaters and camping in a storm we thought it was only right that we show you that there can be another side to travelling and living in a van.
Our European campervan road trip has been brilliant so far, and still very much is, however, things don't always go to plan, and with the weather and the new Schengen rules van life in Europe can sometimes get a little uncomfortable!
So we hope this video isn't taken as us whinging or being ungrateful for the life we live, but before you sell your house and give everything up for a minimalist life on the road, we felt obligated to show you that there's more to it than stunning park ups, epic views and great weather.
We still very much love living the van life, and once we have made a few modifications and upgrades to the van I'm sure we will love it even more, so be warned, there may be a bit more van build type content to come, we'll see, we are very much undecided at the moment on what we are going to do next...
Hopefully you are enjoying this European travel series as much as we are and we are managing to show you just some of the stunning landscapes that Croatia has to offer in this Croatian travel vlog.
As usual, we have tried to include a bit of everything, some cinematic scenery mixed with our usual female van life foolery, we always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let us know, and as always, thank you for watching!
Follow us on our journey as we attempt to create a proper youtube travel series as we, two female travelers and vanlifers, attempt to travel across Europe in our rolling tiny home.
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You two (4, including AJ and the Cat) are our new "go - to" on RUclips.
I've had the worst year imaginable after losing both parents within 3 weeks of each other and just watching you both "living the dream" has helped me along. I'm 55 and my wife is 51 and we have a campervan and "bugger off" as often as possible so your channel is of massive interest to us. We live just outside Carlisle so often head up into Scotland rather than "darn Sarf" (I'm allowed to say that as I am a Londoner).
I think, like most others, we love your honestly regarding vanlife. You don't try and make it sound better than it is, but tell it how it is which is exactly what people want to hear.
If ever you are in north Cumbria and want a hock up for the night, give me a shout but in the meantime, thank you very much.
Mark x
Sorry for your loss, I thought I'd reply to your comment as I noticed you mentioned North of Scotland. If you haven't already, visit luskentyre beach when the tide is out and on a nice day.. it does something to the soul. So beautiful.
Wishing you and your wife, happy and safe travels.
I love VAN WIVES but after coming across your channel only yesterday, and being a Londoner myself, you two are so much more relatable and I love hearing British humour which makes you even more relatable. You are both so funny and thank you for helping me move one step closer to getting a van. This vid is great showing the bad and ugly side of van life. Keep being authentic and real! Love it !
Aw thanks lovely 😊
What I love about you two is your honesty, showing and telling us that it's not always sugar and roses . We sit at home watching you looking through rose tinted glasses and wishing we had the balls to do just as you do . Good luck with what ever you decide to do on the remainder of this trip . I shall certainly keep watching your adventures with excitement. Take care girls xx
It's so lovely to be able to show you all so many nice places but we totally have to show you some of the other bits every now and then and especially when it impacts on what we are going round do as well, so glad that you are coming along with us
It’s absolutely right to keep it real. There’s no point on putting a filter on vanlife. We can see your struggle and obviously, it’s not what you wanted this trip to be like. Covid has limited your options and in hindsight it’s not turned out ideal. Stay positive and keep smiling. There’s going to be better times to come.
There will definitely be better times, not everything goes to plan especially with us, that's the one thing we can guarantee 🤣🤣
Girls - Ladies. What sets you apart from many other good vlog (new word for me) producers about van life and other stuff is the content of this one. True, honest, real caring for your viewers, animals, each other and the countries you are visiting. Did you realize you often checked with each other with glances to make sure you were at one and getting your genuine message across as you both wanted. This is another OUTSTANDING award winning effort (IMHO). Actually I think what attracted me to your channel was learning a new language (the no T one), no seriously, was your honesty, you have often (to my eyes and ears) said similar things about the realities and close living for 2 plus 2.
What ever you do will be fine by me, do the right things for animals and you guys. Can't wait to see the van decorations next week. For one moment I thought the van was going for a swim.
Dave that is a lovely comment and we are super happy that you get what we are trying to say and do in the vids 😀 we do love travelling and experiences that come with it and we have learnt so much from this trip which will most definitely prepare us for future ones 😀
@@campervibe Actually, I can't understand a word you are saying, but still enjoy your videos. 😂😂😂
@@nigelbarrett4179 that's their northern accent. 😂😂
🤣🤣 what no way
We are not Northern, but soft southerners 🤣🤣
Well done for showing all sides of van life. So many people, new to motorhoming, are doing exactly what you mentioned, selling up everything and buying a van. Nothing wrong with that if you have some experience of long term travel in a van, but things do go wrong and people get sick .
Love your vlogs. CynthiaB
This is true and we get messages everyday about it and that's why it was really important to use to put this vid out, we love what we do but it really isn't for everyone
True. If your van breaks down, where are you going to live whilst a garage can't even collect it, or e.g. can't fix it for e.g. 4+ weeks because they are too busy, and then it takes a week to fix it. Common sense says don't give up your house / flat / apartment if you can afford to keep it. Always have a safe base for your own security, safety and well-being. Thanks. Love from Scotland, X.
I beg to differ, only 5% take on the lifestyle, the rest are posers :D hence the Shiny Merc Sprinters that you see all over
@@campervibe In a world of false representation, You're a breath of fresh air. Power on.
I love this channel for its transparency, you guys just tell it as it is. There is good and bad in everything we do/ have and you show this within your videos. I love the fact that I feel I’m being taken on your journey too with all the cinematic footage you skilfully take. You don’t put on the fake smiles and everything is rosy, when you travel in a van…like other youtubers. That’s why I love watching your channel…thanks you pair for your honesty
Thanks Elijah, glad that you feel like that, it's great you are able to come along with us 😁
Loved the ramble! Being honest about the continued adaptations required to do this lifestyle is spot on. And much appreciated. You only learn by doing! There are a 1000 things you don’t realize when you start out (on any project or life change) that can only be sorted as you go. You never know what you’re getting yourself into until you get yourself into it. As a long distance backpacker, I meet newbies out on trail who’ve chucked the lot and are starting a 1200+ mile hike, only to discover on day 4 of a 7 month hike that oh….this is the hardest thing I’ve ever physically or mentally done and it’s not for me. Anything worth doing takes a lot of starting and stopping and regrouping before you can keep it in the air.
Thank you for showing the "other side" of van life. I appreciate how you are always open about who you are and where you are. Showing the not so pretty side is important.
Please keep doing what you are doing. Cats will be cats, and will give the audience the side-eye whenever they feel like it. I'm glad you've got Summer and AJ with you. They should, hopefully, make the trip a little less stressful. Be safe and keep doing what you do. x
Oh we love having them here it's amazing to be able to bring our little family along with us, definitely makes it more enjoyable for sure 😄 😊 and thanks Andrea
You've done the right thing by showing and explaining the everyday realities that take place, which aren't always pleasant. Good on ya, girls. Please stay safe and best of everything to you. :)
Thank you we will 😁😁
The aim of the current Great Cove Reset ID is to suck the fun out of life and remove us humans from the planet. This is of course reflected in everyday life: for some it wil be a great awakening, for most others it's a real end time. Focus on the journey of life, not on the physical problems: relax, and listen to your intuition very very carefully.
Noble for their transparency.
@@campervibe Croatia must beautiful country in EU.
Thank you for your honesty and for showing us reality. I live in Ireland but I wouldn’t recommend it in the winter. There is rarely snow just storms and wet and everything is closed. For me, May is the most stunning month with all the growth and spring flowers. I will be watching whatever you do, wherever you go💚
Oh I bet it is amazing then, we really want to take the van over there 🙌😀
And we are not in the Schengen area 😉
Dont fret. One of your best videos so far. Bringing the reality of van life to the forefront. Good on you. Additionally 'Emily is too small to come outside, she'd blow away..." your humour is brilliant love it.
Respect to you both for being real, and practical! Hope you can get all the improvements to the van sorted soon. 😍👍
Cheers Nikki
I so appreciate you sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of van life. It's not all roses and sunshine. You ladies have had to deal and conquer alot in your van life journey. Thank you for being so candid. It's great to see all aspects of the life style before making such a big decision. You ladies ROCK!
Nothing wrong with regrouping to carry out the required mods. After all as well as being fun it's needs to be practical for all and suitable for the road conditions, Lou from her construction background will know about removing the risk. Great vids & Happy Christmas.
This is very true and we have so many ideas for the coming months 😀😀
At the end of the day it is your adventure and you can do whatever you want :-). Check BBC News tonight at 20:00 GMT - Bojo is making an announcement. So you may have to curtail the trip anyways. There is always 2023 :-).
Dont forget a lift kit and BIG knobbly tyres mod. far more important than snow boots :)
Oooh A Fanny with nobbly bits…….
You lot seriously 🤣🤣
When negatives and positives meet they form well informed objective reality....so thanks for the honesty. Very helpful.
This is very true 👍
Thanks for your “rambles” and your honesty and showing all aspects of van life!
Love and hugs girls! ❤️
Thanks Teresa 😀
Loved it I feel ur excitement ❤️ looking forward to the season 😁👍👍
Loved this, keeping it real. The plan you outlined sounds decent, and very much looking forward to any content you put up on winter upgrades. We’re weekend warriors, but I’m still checking batteries, pipes every other day this time of year to hopefully avoid any nasties. Great content lovelies keep it coming 😊
Thanks Kay, always good to keep check wherever you or how ever long you go for so nice one 👍 😀
Thank you for your honesty. No worries, I'm not selling my house in Arizona for vanlife. I enjoy traveling from the comfort of my house with you two. Thank you for taking me along.
Loving seeing the realities of van life and loved your message that it’s just “different” stress not no stress. So important for people to realise that. Thanks for keeping it real ladies. 🥾 📷 🐶 🐾 💕 💕
Glad it came across how we wanted it to 😀🙌
Hey guys 🤗
Thank you so much for your openness and honesty about van life..because many times when
I'm feeling the pressure of life's challenges..I watch van life RUclipsr's and find myself wishing I had the courage to
sell up and get a van and go..but you guys have helped me to realise..and from much self reflection..I would be running away from
the challenges which have been presented to me exactly where I am..only to find myself faced with another set of challenges elsewhere..
Thank you guys😊🙏..you have helped me to be grateful for my life exactly the way it is..💞💫xxx
This is so true Joanne and comments like yours are why we made this video, super happy to show you warts and all type of stuff 😀
Love your honesty, it's so refreshing to hear the downsides along with all the positives. Life is life no matter how you choose to live it. Looking forward to see what you decide to do! Great channel, love your vlogs :-)
So true, its just life 😁
I think the storm vids are some of the best. It's not always bright out. You must learn to master the storms before you can ever expect to master the beauty of the light! ~JP~
Oh shit. I really wish you'd posted this video a month ago. I've just exchanged contracts on my house, my kids have been delivered to Social Services, and I've divorced my husband, all on the back of watching your amazing life in a van, and now I watch this last video 🤦 ....... JOKING!!! Another fantastic video, because you two are always so incredibly authentic. Love you all ❤️
🤣🤣😆 just as well, we taking the blame for that lot Anna 🤣🤣
I love this lifestyle for myself. I have no dull moments and no regrets on anything difficult. Makes every day worth just a tad more than what it's already.
Aw that is lovely and very true
Thanks to you both and huge respect for highlighting some of the realities of long term Van life in your latest video. Life in general is all about adapting, and those who are happy and able to adapt probably do better for it. A winter Scotland road trip sounds like a great idea, I’d be very interested to see that.
Really do have to be able to adapt and go with the changes indeed, looking forward to Scotland
@@campervibe Yes, I think a winter Scotland tour would be great!! But what are "adaptions" ha ha - think you mean adaptations!! It's a bit like saying you are putting up 'decortions' 😁 Looking forward to the next vid 👍
🤣🤣 really should read it 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Excellent videography....very calming and affords one enough of a glimpse to capture its essence...great insights....keep it up and thanks for sharing
Thank you 😊
‘Emily can’t even come outside because the wind will just take her’ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣
She is horrible to me 🤣🤣
@@campervibe
Taking care of you. 😊
(She could have tied a rope around your waist, eh?)
Thanks for such an honest, keeping it real vlog. Life doesn’t always go to plan so I’ve learnt to roll with it. Just do what’s right for you, AJ and summer and stay safe xxx
Thanks Russell, we are all good 😀
Serious respect to you both for sharing the highs and the lows! Happy onwards travels for you both ✌✨ xx
Cheers guys, hope your new endeavours are going well 😀🙂❤
I think we all needed that one. say it like it is girls, say it like it is. We're taking our first major roadtrip through Spain in April and although we're not expecting the weather to be too bad, you've definitely planted some seeds - thank you. Stay safe girls.
Glad we have, definitely be prepared and we hope that many can learn from our mistakes 🤣
So love how you keep it real.
Regrouping sounds like a great idea.
Positive vibes as always to you both.
Cheers Terri 😁
You are correct, wherever you go, there you are. Thanks for your openness and focus on telling YOUR story as you live your lives. I’m enjoying your idiosyncratic speech patterns that seek to stay connected with each other, eg “isn’t it?” “That’s all” and the way you check in with each other as you film. You have a lovely and strong relationship. See you in the next video. I’m binge watching you on my lazy Sunday afternoon in New Mexico, USA.
I thought you just have been binge watching 😂 hope you have been enjoying them and thank you
Nothing wrong with being honest, look forward to seeing your Scottish trip. Take care and have a safe journey home 🏡
Thank you Pauline 😊
I love your honesty.
You are quite right, in social media land everything is happy, happy, happy. Unless they have a complete meltdown!! Nothing in between
Things change, it is life and we need to adapt to the environment.
Please don't say this is a negative video, it is not. It is the hard facts of vanlife and only right that you are honest with all aspects.
Thanks Mandy, that's really nice
You two are an inspiration. My wife and I would love to do what you two are doing. Always worry - two females alone etc. But you guys are living proof it is possible. Stay safe girls and thanks for showing us the day to day realities! Europe looks amazing 🤩
Thank you, it really possible for sure 😊
Very insightful! In 2019 my wife and I took a gap year and spent 9 months living pretty much full-time in our caravan, travelling around the UK then spending 5 consecutive months in France. It was AMAZING... but... The pair of you are quite right, it isn't all rainbows and unicorns. We had our fair share of problems to deal with just like you. The conclusion we came to was that travelling full-time isn't right for us. So at the moment we're working and saving with a view to going on more adventures, probably from 2023 onwards. But whilst we will travel and have adventures we will maintain a base, probably in the UK (we're both British). The rough plan is adventures, return to base perhaps earn a bit more money, return to adventures and repeat. An excellent video, keep doing what you're doing!
Sounds like a good plan you have there, we also like to have a base, mainly due to the fact we have AJ and Summer, it's good to keep one for us for them, hope you guys have some great adventures 😀
Every week you put out amazing quality vlogs. The camera work and editing are always improving. Vanlife is life, just lived a different way. We don’t rough camp because I like to plug in for heating and I like access to a daily hot shower and I have no wish to poop in my van. I’m too old for all that. But, I totally admire what you girls are doing. Well, done telling it like it is, I am sure you will make the best decision for you.
And that is OK because its how you want to do it 😀 if we all done things the same way, how boring would that be 😆
I know I am a newish viewer and still working my way through the vlogs.
I just want to say that I have enjoyed them all. Ups, downs, laughter and honesty. From nature to snacks your content is never boring.
Great job Lou and Emily. ❤
Keeping it real Emily and Louise, I can't wait for the 2-minute tour, I have a good feeling about this one👍😉
Oh so do I 😀
My heart sank when I saw the title and I thought, “No! Don’t burst my bubble of hope. Don’t tell me anything to spoil the illusion of a transformational life on the road…” and I toyed with skipping this one.
However, I watched it and I’m so glad I did because it is a thoroughly authentic account of the realities of the lifestyle and a sense-check for my dreamy, romanticised hopes for 2022 and beyond. I have learned life on the road is not a panacea and instead, there will still be crap, albeit different crap!
I’m a recent subscriber and I so enjoy your videos that are as informative as they are funny and enjoyable. Brilliant work and I look forward to your next video.
Hi ya, do glad tou didn't skip it and have enjoyed the vid, we always try to show a bit of everything so people know all that they are getting into 😀
You guys rock! New Sub here. I've had a van for nearly 20 years with my partner and young family. We are constantly using it and have done a fair few 6+ week trips in it all over Europe and the UK. You guys have hit the nail on the head with this video; Learn from your travels and adapt! After waking up with 5mm ice on the inside of the van windows I learnt that I needed a spare emergency battery for the heater. I also learnt that having a second heater in case the primary one failed is a very good idea for reducing stress. Nowadays when you can get a chinese diesel heater for £100 you might as well.... Anyway, have a lovely Xmas and best of luck with insulating the van! Ringo
Hey Ringo, you definitely did learn some stuff right 😆 totally agree it's is good to learn and adapt for sure, makes for better travels and adventures in the long run, have a good one also 😀🎄🥳
Loving your honesty. Life is all about adapting and I for one would love to see you in Scotland in February😊
Definitely got to be adaptable for sure 😀
Come home and sort the van. You can always check out Scotland or Ireland on a test run! We'll keep watching no matter what 🙃🤗☃️
This is so true and what we was thinking 🤔 😀 we do love the look of Ireland 🇮🇪
@@campervibe Ireland is amazing 😉
Free park-up in my rural hillside back yard if you make it to Leitrim 👌 @@campervibe
I think it show how very strong you both are to make make the decision to go back and refit. Experience of travelling is just that, you learn from every step you do. We too are planning to spend time in croatia next winter, so good to see this side... as you say its not all rainbows, and your right anxiety and stress can be found in every environment. take care and keep the camera rolling..
Cheers Glen, yeah we would love to stay but think a better prepared van is needed not just for winter but also for AJ, his needs have definitely changed now, it's been great to learn on this trip to better prep us 😀
That’s why I truly believe your channel is going to grow so fast, because you show the “ true “ van life reality. Thank you for sharing the good and the not so good side of van life.
Carol that is super sweet thank you 😊
Had to pause at 25s. Wife and I were getting excited by the drone bridge shot / title. That's so cool we said. And then the van drove over. Awesome skills!
Thank you guys 😊
Since the Van fire, we have been stuck at home. Thankful that we have a house but missing the van and travels, we have watched everyone having ALL the fun and loved it, but this video made me feel nice, warm, happy and cosy to be at home. It's not all brilliant and you put that across really well. Thanks you two. Sue x
Thanks Sue, don't worry you will be rejoining through group 😁😁
I think that's the beauty of van life. The ability to head back.. reset the mind... Modify the van and head out again. Only takes a few days to get back to where you are now and carry on.
Yeah, I love having the option and being able to just up and move on to wherever you want or need to 😁
The opening shot was enough for us to subscribe. Amazing cinematography. Inspirational.
Aw amazing 😀😀
I actually came across your channel at 3am sitting on the toilet and it's worth being a bit ill. I'm loving the channel and the content you are doing. I'm relatively new to vlogs but just did route 66 on my own and I bloody wish I found your channel a month ago I'm learning as well as enjoying your videos. Keep up.the great work guys
Hope you are feeling better 😀
New subscriber, you two are so not ugly. You go girls, love the honesty and beautiful sites and practical reactions to life. Extra love how you moved because the storm was worrying you dog.
Thanks for joining us Shelley, oh yeah AJ and Summer they are our main priority for sure 😀
We all experience adversaries in LIFE.
I'm exploring options since rent is too high preventing me from truly enJOYing LIFE. Crave hiking in the mountains again. As well as enjoying friendships around a campfire ,long walks in NATURE wherever that may be. Sunrises & sunsets too.
Make everyday a GREAT ONE ! No matter what !
We all do indeed Carol, life is what you make it of course 😀😀
Love the honesty this week with the warts and all look. There are always problems wherever or what ever you do. Your right about having to deal with things there and then. Friday I was stranded in my van for over 3 hours in the dark and cold. The RAC let me down badly, in the end a friend was able to come out and help. Stay safe x
That's s**t Sue, hate it when it's like that, thank god for your friend
Spot on what you are thinking the issues aren't negatives they are practicalities that need sorting. Well done you you two for such an honest video, what ever you decide can't wait for the next installment. Stay safe.
Cheers Paul 😀👍
A very timely video and lots of important points made. From doing my own van build, reality v youtube is totally different. So many content creators now with all the fancy drone shots and glamour but leaving out the reality. Van life can be tough and very few are showing this side of it, so hats off to you for keeping it real, would love to see more of this.
Thanks David, we love to show the great stuff but have to show this side as well every now and then
We have hassles and arguments after 3 weeks in the van, Christ knows what would happen if we went away for a few months (I'd be fine with the dogs but my wife starts getting cabin fever).
🤣🤣
Thanks for your honesty. It's refreshing in this world.
Thanks for watching 😀
If your seriously thinking cold weather and snow think about picking up a set of cable tire snow traction instead of snow chains. 1 they cost less. 2 you can drive up 35kmh on em. 3 easy to put on. Your going to have frozen water problem so drain your water tank and lines and get 2 or 3 5liter water cooler jugs. If the freeze on ya easy to thaw em out and you won't have damages. Your van at some point will drop into the minuses.
Ps keep your batteries from freezing too your van battery can handle the cold (it's new) but your lithium/deep cycle batteries won't like the cold so figure out a way to keep em from being too cold or freezing
Happy travels
Cheers mate 😁👍
Thank you for honesty. I realy needed to hear it. Have a good year. Greetings from London.
Our pleasure, we love to show the great parts but it's also good to show the other side 😀
I love the fact that you show even the difficult times of van life. I would still love to live that life. Stay safe girls.
We do love it and wouldn't give it up, we will be straight back on the road 😁
How refreshing to have your portrayal of the reality of van life. Just saw another video of a sweet couple who showed how putting bubble wrap on the windows literally stops condensation, & helps to insulate the inside of the van. They let a small amount of steam coat the inside of the windows as the surface moisture is necessary for the bubble wrap to adhere to. All streaming rivulets & condensation pooling was stopped! Helps to keep the damp out of the van too. Glad I just found your YT channel & am now a subscriber. Happy New Year! Cheers Pam
Hey Pam, oh yeah we know who you mean, we have a kartcher for the windows now which is great, a lot smaller and easier to fit away than loads of bubble wrap, we ate limited on space especially with the animals as well 🙂
Hope you have a great 2022
Honesty is brilliant, theres so much glossing over reality on youtube, you are refreshing, I just subscribed. Good luck
Welcome and thank you hope you enjoy the other vids 😊
I've been binge-watching your videos for the past five days and it has made me reconsider getting a new car. Instead, I'm thinking of getting a camper van with a shower and an office space that can accommodate at least two large monitors since I work in IT.
The video that most van life vloggers shy away from making. Well done to both of you for putting it out there.
Taking a month or two out and winterising the van definitely sounds like the smart move to me. Less to worry about once it's done AND it'll open up the wonderful world of snow ❄️ ⛄ 🏔️ 🥶
We really want to open up more options for us, lou can't wait to get some shots of me trying to ski 😆🤦♀️
Love this one. So many people think vanlife is about glamorous sunsets. They don’t see the hard times like breakdowns and take into consideration that the van is their home and could take weeks to fix.
Good on you ladies, you will figure out what’s best for you all , sounds like going home and regrouping might be the best option.Take care and stay safe.
Thanks Joy 😊
Guys, you are amazing, your videos are amazing, and your attitude is amazing. And, for what it's worth, you are NOT responsible for other people's life choices - even if you were an inspiration to them. I was inspired by you (and others), and I bought a van based largely on that. And I've discovered that it's harder (and more expensive) than I expected. But that's entirely down to me. And I don't regret any of it. I'm still grateful for your inspirational content - which is also informative and educational - and any aspects of vanlife that are less than fun are my own responsibility, not yours. Winter is cold and water freezes, regardless of if it's in a van or a house. So thank you for continuing to be the best vanlife channel on the internet, and for remaining a huge inspiration to me as I experience my first year of doing it too, my way, which is in no way down to anyone else other than myself (and my husband, whose fault it all is anyway!) LOL Keep it up. 👍👍👍
Aw thank you, I loved reading this and you are such a lovely person, your comment means a lot so thank you 😊 keep enjoying your time
Well said and good advice. I moved to Corfu several years ago and the amount of tourists that come here for holidays and then decide to move over , thinking it's a holiday resort all year round, get a big shock when winter comes around and they usually end up going home with their tail between their legs. Not only do all the resorts close up in October, Corfu is cold and rainy in the winter. It can even snow sometimes. I've know people to ditch all their winter clothes because they think its gona be 30° all year round. I can totally relate to what you are saying about van life. It's so important that people know the good and bad of every lifestyle before they take the leap x
It really is, and it’s horrible to see people selling up thinking they are going for one thing then bam it’s something completely different
Omg so true life is life where ever you are .I watch a few narrow boat vlog and the winter is so much harder .Great vlog 💕💕👍👍
Oh yeah, we see some as well
Hi, loving you all. Just as you were saying bout AJ, as a step to get in and out of you van use a fitness step. Am under 5ft and I find it hard work step up and down from the van and this step makes my life so so easy. Not inpack from jumping in or out of the van. Hope this maybe helps with AJ . Keep it you lady's and maybe some day we meet up in Northern Ireland. Xx
I’ve only ever seen the other side of vanlife, aside from all of the YT videos. Yep, just life. And everything always works out the way it’s supposed to🙏🏻❣️😌
It's amazing when ut does Jill 🙂
You guys are so fun Lu and Emily!
I LOVED this video of all the storms, frustrations and BEAUTIFUL photography. It made your travels so real and exciting. The crunch of snowboots, wail of the wind, and the purr of the cat, all wonderful stuff. Yes, life no matter where you are in the world takes work and sometimes unpleasant surprises rear their heads, but thankyou for taking us with you through it ALL, not just the easy parts.
Thank you for coming with us, we love being able to share it with you all
I did not think it was a negative video, it is important that people realise that being in a van, brings its own issues, and as you said the stress comes from needing to resolve issues way faster than when you live in a house. Loved hearing about the harder aspects of living and travelling in a van.
That's good, we didn't want to be negative but just try and show all of it, we love making the nicer vids of course but it's not always like that and thought it's only right to show it all
Nice honest post girls,good to show people that vanlife is not all back doors open sitting on the bed watching the sunset type of thing,as you say lots to plan for and consider 👍
If only it was right 🤣
I've just discovered your channel and I think it is brilliant! I love how honest you are, and your sense of humor. This video in particular is so necessary. It gives a realistic view of van-life with all its glory! Thank you!
I just love you guys....I love chilling out to your videos...
Can't believe I've only just found you two. Absolutely loving your videos, loving the refreshing honesty.
Hope you like the others 😁
Just over a 1000 miles from home... That's nothing for a driver like Lou. If it was me, I would go home or I would keep on thinking of all I want to change, adapt and do. And then start refreshed. Sounds absolutely awesome those new plans. I only did a short trip in the Pirenees, and drove home to break all out and start building again...
Wish you well.
It's always changing right, we love the inside of our van but we do need to change it for AJ now. Oh lou will nail that drive 😀
A friend got stuck in a freezing cold weather, so he pumped all the water he could in to pots and pans, and drainded the pipes, in the morning he boiled the water up and refilled the tank to thaw what ever was left in the tank and flushed the system until he got lukewarm from the tap
Keep adventuring & enjoying, stay safe and happy travels. Merry Christmas 🎄
Cheers Martin 😀
Shame you cannot continue with your winter trip but converting the van to winter climate is a big job , but well worth it , you will love it Em . Love your open and honest vlogs . 🐶😸💕
We think it will be Louise 😀
Stirling advice gals..Fantastic shots. Croatia is very scenic. Love the opening shot. Stunning. Life is for learning. You teach well miss'ters! 👏 ❤ 💙 💜 ❤
Life really is for learning, and thank you
Intro filming is next level.....your adventures are pretty cool too.....I can see the graft in this , very well done ! 👍👍👍
Thanks Andy
Great videos Ladies! We've done a LOT of travelling in our Motorhome throughout the European continent and for sure there are days (sometimes a week or even two!) when we just got completely fed up. Invariably it's crap weather that starts the frustration. The key for us is always to remember that the feeling will pass and the journey IS the destination. Try to hook up with other road-warriors for a decompress...it really helps. Remind yourselves of your fortunate position and stay STRONG together. The next destination might just be the best...xx
Hi ya, its not the weather we don't mind it to be fair, its more the van things we need to fix to be better prepared for this weather which we would have not know about until it happened so we are super glad to have learnt a lot on this trip 😀
You honesty is amazing! Nothing wrong with regrouping and sorting things out for you. Never change your honest approach and keep doing what you doing we love it xx
Thanks Ali, we won't 😁
Hello 👋. I have just found your channel, and I love your attitude and honesty. I am looking forward to watching more of your adventures. Your honesty and outlook is refreshing.
Welcome along 😁
Yey. Come home for Christmas. See the family. Get the van sorted and start your next adventure all refreshed.
Love your videos.
😁😁🙌🙌
Thank you for this look at the other side of ___ life. For me I’ll be boat life and I’ve been trying watching YT travel content makers that show the good and the not-so-good sides of The Life because I want to go it with my eyes wide open. The romance of it all has captivated me for almost a year but as you both said van life is still real life. It’s also really helpful with my research.
Safe travels ✌🏽
It's great that you are trying to find ones that show both sides, definitely go in eyes wide open 😀
Hi lou and Emm, it's not about what life throws at you it's all about how you deal with it,we think you are doing brilliantly by keeping it real safe travels and good puck with what ever you decide to do sue and mark
Thank you both, so true its definitely how you deal with it for sure 😊
That was a great video, for so many reasons, presenting a balanced view, appropriate warnings, and options. I think a return to the UK to sort stuff is a great idea, otherwise, you'll continue with the niggly bits, lol. Get them sorted and enjoy Scotland girls. Plus the videos showing adaptions maybe will help many prep vans for cold snowy conditions. Whatever happens, stay safe all. cheers Paull
Oh we do hate niggling bits for sure, lou more so than me 🤣
I would not worry too much about giving out a very good impression of van life, the clever people already understand the problems associated with it, and the not so clever will just have to find it out for themselves as and no amount of talking to them will get through. I am lucky I am too old to do anything else but to watch and cosy up in my own immovable Yorkie home. Nice watching you lasses...
We just want people to see some of what happens and maybe learn from our mistakes so to speak so they can be a little more prepared as well 😀
keep up with your life and honesty ... serious fun in making new decisions and changing plans .. I sit here on the coast of BC Canada in the cold damp rain..(kinda like the UK) would love snow but alas, not the better half.. covid and newly washed out roads prevent travel to find snow... so I am doing some carpentry projects.. playing with fly fishing equipment.. RV is parked in under its roof in the driveway and the dreaming is constant.. thanks for transporting me to other adventures... continued compliments on great vlogs .. enjoy seeing you all every week.. cheers
Aw Kathy sounds like you are keeping yourself busy though with some great activities 👍 😀
Poor Ajay. He’s the real star of the show 😉😘
Oh totally is 😀🐕
Great video guys just catching up. I'd love to see you guys travel in the snow! Very true and important video, it good to hear about the other side of life.
Cheers Max, hope you are all good 😀
So cinematic I love it! Nice way to show the struggles. Still would love to do van life!
We do love it and enjoy it very much 🙂🙂
Love the shot at the start with the mist and the bridge
I love it when people like yourselves Will tell the TRUTH about Vanlife! Its great but it is like anything else, hard and easy - pending on how things happen! Thank you Ladies and I Hope you have a Wonderful Christmas and will have a great New Year!
Our pleasure Vanessa, glad you enjoyed it and hope you had a lovely Xmas
Cracking warts and all video, ladies, wouldn't have expected anything else. It can't be all wine and roses all if the time.
I think Summer added a peaceful quality to the vid, she looked so contented throughout video. 👍👍
Summer is loving life, not sure she will be happy to go back home 🤣