Been really struggling with mental issues for a while now but watching your videos and seeing your enthusiasm and zest for adventure and travel has been a ray of light for me - safe travels
That’s so nice to hear Mark, although I am sorry you are struggling with your mental health. We have both struggled with it in the past. I hope you are able to heal and I am very pleased we can help out in our very small way. Sending love
Stopping in the middle of the tunnel like that is prohibited, unless it's for an emergency. The tunnel traffic is monitored. As soon as a car stops an automatic alarm goes to the tunnel supervision crew. You risk being fined if they catch you sightseeing in the tunnel like that. Stopping like this has infact become a huge problem for this particular tunnel. So much so that accidents have become quite frequent, due to tourists stopping to take pictures.
@@Torgersen94 Well, technically it's not legal. There is clearly a "no parking" sign right by where they've stopped (1:42). The authorities are constantly out in the local media saying "please do not stop in the tunnels!". Every time a car stops it triggers the tunnels ATS systems causing false alarms. Especially during the high tourist seasons there have been too many near accidents due to people stopping in the tunnels. Not wise. People stopping has become an ever increasing headache for the authorities. When the lærdalstunnel was initially opened the authorities did not mind people stopping. Some would say that the even encouraged it. But the ever increasing trend of tourists stopping has forced them to discuss new measures. We are just one small accident away from a complete ban.
@@scuffedwotlkplayer929 my mistake. I looked it up now. Looks like they put up signs in 2021. OP is totally right. Not legal. Back in the day even tour buses stopped here for tourists to take pictures
The saying Lars told you about closing your eyes for a couple of sec when entering a tunnel was probably meant to be closing only one eye while you keep one eye open and then just open both as it gets dark. It really helps a lot when its bright outside in some tunnels. The more modern ones usually have bright light in the beginning and then fade it as you get in so your eyes can adjust.
A trick for the tunnels is using sunglasses in the daylight and just lift them up when you enter the tunnel. That way your eyes are better prepared for the darkness... Get some cheap flip up sunglasses that fits over your glasses. A lot better than closing your eyes for 2 seconds
Its illegal to stop and exit the vehicle in the middle of any tunnel in norway btw. Only in emergencies are you allowed to do so. And its a huge health risk.
I live just by this tunnel and no. It's not illegal to stop there. People do it all the time and there has never been given out a fine for that in the history of that tunnels existence.
its completely legal to stop in that tunnel, that is what those blue big rooms are for. its so you can wake up abit because you get tired when you drive in a long tunnel straight forward like that
People do it all the time, me included. I have never heard about anyone getting in trouble for it. Even police car have passed while I was in there taking photos of my car
6:52 two weeks ago I was on a trip with some friends and we had to stop on that place because one of he cars broke down, I think I might actually have seen your van that day
A foreigner living in Norway here. Just to tell you about the shop prices.. at first glance everything seems pretty expensive but actually part of getting groceries in Norway is following all the discounts they have every week. Just by following them I have found a lot of high quality food for very low prices and have saved so much on food from that. They have some sort of a system. For example after 7 o'clock (if I am not mistaken) they put huge discounts on bread so you can find it very cheap. Also if some shops they give soon to expire fruits and veggies for free which is amazing. So if you plan to stay longer you might consider that. And also always look for the brand of the shop. They are the cheapest. :)
Hiking boots generally are expensive for sure, unless you get a good discount. The reason for the price, however, is that we know the value of a good quality boot and usually spend extra on that.
Did similar trip in my van 4 years ago. One of the best bits was the 'Coastal Route FV17' or 'Kystriksveien' in Norwegian. Go past Trondheim and just head left off main road at Steinkjer for Namsos and go up the coast using small ferries towards Bodo (then ferry to Lofoten Is). It was as absolutely magic.
Bading in snow melted water when you don't need to AND it's raining AND you're doing it in plain view right off the main road? Definitely not something most tourists would do, it's way outside their comfort zone. I'm impressed!😄
@@tigergutt93 Er stor risiko for å bli forkjølet og i dårlig form 1 ukes tid om man tillater seg å bli skikkelig nedkjølt. Sånt passer dårlig på en roadtrip når man har en plan man må overholde.
"Dark until midnight", you're still too far south if it gets dark at all. Up here in Narvik (generally above the arctic circle) it doesn't get dark at all during summer nights. I do hope you are planning on visiting Lofoten or Vesterålen and some northern areas, I can guarantee from personal experience that you'll be impressed by the scenery as well as the fact that it can be as bright at 1am as 1pm this season.
Great video. I actually live 30 minutes away from the ferry (Mannheller-Fodnes). Please stop by Årdal if you get the chance, highly recommend! You have to see Vettisfossen - the highest protected waterfall. Have a great time in Norway.
I love planning and it helps to hit the ground running. But it does take time. Although we have a shower I am bringing bio soap as love a wild water freshen up. Thanks for sharing groceries tip... Truck on.
You visited Sogndal where I live! So cool seeing you on the places I visit everyday like the grocery store, haha! Too bad I didnt know, would be cool to meet up! Awesome video guys :)
Rema 1000 is good for cheaper food. There's usually a couple of cheaper bread options and decent prices for the basics. We found fresh fruit and veg got a bit naff the further north and more remote we got. I guess it's just a logistics thing thst it spends a few days extra on a truck so isn't quire as fresh.
But think how many miles La Bamba has covered, Spain, Portugal, NC 500, Atlantic Way and now all the way from Cornwall to Norway and a wheel bearing has been the only cost apart from the MOT work they have been extremely fortunate. You think FORD might chip in !,
It was a reason why "pirates" used a black patch on one eye. If they need to go below deck they lift up the patch and there eye was ready to see in the dark. Next time close one eye one minute before entering the tunnel and open when you have enter the tunnel.
I think we may have been in the same place at the same time, we're just back from flam and the look out, which I think is where you were parked off the road down from a lookout. what an amazing place you must be loving it in the Van. We were trains buses and planes oh and mountain bikes! We swam in the Fjord also, so cold but amazing!
In general you are right but I believe these cavern areas in the really long tunnels are designed for drivers to be able to take breaks with in the tunnel
@@LostInTransit can confirm that it is allowed to stop at the illuminated wide areas in the tunnel, but it is not advisable. The areas are meant to be a place to turn around for big vehicles in case of an accident, it is not meant as a place to take breaks. It is a safety feature of the tunnel, which may be compromised if there are parked cars there. A short stop to take a picture if you are the only car there, I doubt that is a problem.
@@LostInTransit www.nrk.no/vestfoldogtelemark/hvem-kan-stoppe-her_-1.7060360 www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/langs-veien/parkering/forbud-mot-a-stanse/ These two sources are on Norwegian, but they state that it is illegal to stop in tunnels unless it is needed (emergency, turn around, etc)
If you guys are going hiking, please pack for the worst, and stay away from the snow! Pack for the worst as in it can be a very, very, nice day.. And then suddenly it all shifts. So always be prepared. As the Norwegian saying is, "there is no bad weather, only bad clothes" - Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær -
Jaysus... I felt that cold just watching you both in water 😩 Fare play!! Scenery just seems to be continuous and beautiful in Norway. And feck me, some amount of tunnels, coming back out the other end must be a "Where's my sun glasses moment?". Hope you both got to take it easy then the rest of the day 👍
The big tunnels are monitored, so its not the best to stop in them, they will send ems if you stop for too long. Also you can close one eye before entering a tunnel to help with darkness, hehe.
Yes the tunnels have automated systems which you can trigger if you stop your car for more than 1 min in a tunnel. it will close the tunnel and ems sent to your location. But not in those blue zones in the tunnels. you're not allowed to park, however you can have small stop or break without triggering the system. only in the blue lit up zone. If you do get in to a situation where you have to stop in a blue zone you can trigger the system by picking up a fire extinguisher or pick up the phone if there is one or the other around you.
@@tacosalaten3677 the big tunnels in western Norway are monitored by people watching the cameras. The blue section is only a halfway marker and a distraction to keep you awake.
@@plushiie_ yeah i know they are monitored 24/7 and they have also automatic systems in place aswell, However they don't close the tunnels because people stop in the blue zones. i have stayed 15-30min myself in those blue zones and nothing has happened and a lot of truckers take their break in those blue zones aswell. but as soon as you stop outside the blue zones the tunnels close. my car broke down one time and that caused the automatic system to trigger and closed the tunnel. they saw i got the car going again so they waited for me to exit the tunnel before they opened it again.
@@tyrsting my dad has been driving buses in Norway for about 30 years now, he told me to never stop in a tunnel unless it's an emergency like a fire or something else. They're really strict on people stopping in tunnels, you can get a fee.
@@tyrsting alarms go off when someone stops in a tunnel. It's been a especially big problem in this one..I can only find Norweigan sites that says this..but it's fully illegal to stop in them unless emergency, it's written several places. I wanted to stop in it as well one time, but was told it wasn't legal. It even says "emergency stop" along the way.
If you watch the Norwegian troll movie from a few years ago you parked in one of the scenes in the movie where the troll hunter is saying the stones have been laying still so long there has not been any battles between trolls here in a while :)
Hi is..just watched your vlog where you were talking about mental health I was suffering with anxiety but I found using magnesium was a great help..and loads of Guinness and Irish whiskey too 😄..love what you guys are doing..lovely couple 👍👍
... You should probably be glad you went to Rema 1000 and not some of the other stores (.. do try to stick to Rema 1000, Kiwi or Coop Extra while here. .. That's our cheapest food stores) ... The other stores might have sales that might make some stuff cheaper.. but the overall cost if you buy things that are not for sale as well.. well. As for bread.. pretty much all stores have 2 breads for about 1 euro.. which is loaf (not really considered a bread as its pure white bread) and 'kneipbrød'.. which is slightly coarser but not overly much so. .. I think Rema 1000 has its own more expensive version? .. Maybe. Sometimes the more expensive stores have some cheap items as well so there's that. ...
If you haven't gotten there yet, I highly recommend taking route 55 over the top of the mountains, which feels like a seriously high climb. I just did the drive yesterday and the road is completely cleared of snow. Be sure to have some fuel on board though. I think it's about 100km between fuel stations.
I loved in Norway 21 years ; actually spent a lot of work time on Sogndal . Beautiful part of Norway. And yes it’s expensive as hell!! For everything . Basically double price of uk.
Muttering "Loser" to Tom as you jogged to the river was harsh. It didn't give him any way of backing out without looking frail and old, and on his birthday week too!
Vegan products are really not that big in Norway yet, so these things could be extra overpriced. There are some store brands that are make to be especially cheap, such as First Price at Kiwi and Meny, and Xtra at Coop stores (Extra, Prix, Mega, Obs).
neat, cool to see you travel in my area. We know we know, inflation has cought up to Norway aswell. Everything is super expencive nowdays. Gas, food, electrical power... Everything and just saying, not sure if you guys filled diesel that was not meant for cars. It's called tax free diesel aka "avgiftsfri diesel" and it's for motor boats, small engines etc. You could get in trouble with the cops if they saw you fill there and the diesel got a different color, but tourists don't know how we do things ;) Hope you enjoyed the stay and welcome back.
That tunnel was insanely long! Think I would start getting a bit claustrophobic tbh 😬 Good shout going for a picnic instead of sitting in traffic 👍 Another great vlog guys 👏👏
Are you going to drive to the far North? You can reach Finland there, come through Lapland and South to reach Helsinki, where there's a shortish ferry to Estonia. And costs get a bit cheaper in Finland compared to Sweden, definitely Norway, with nearly zero parking or toll road charges. Do it!!
It is frustrating that such a wonderful part of the world is so expensive for tourists. I gather it is because tax on goods is the main form of taxation, income tax is quite low for people who work there.
wrong sport store, and songdal its bit expensive, better if you shop in big cities like bergen/ stavanger maybe Førde. btw Sport outlet or XXL is the cheapest in small towns
You might be told to pay a road toll\tax. Bomring or gate tax? It's not enforced from turists. It's meant for the locals to pay for the road. So just ignore it.
Been really struggling with mental issues for a while now but watching your videos and seeing your enthusiasm and zest for adventure and travel has been a ray of light for me - safe travels
That’s so nice to hear Mark, although I am sorry you are struggling with your mental health. We have both struggled with it in the past. I hope you are able to heal and I am very pleased we can help out in our very small way. Sending love
Hello Mark. You are not alone and i wish you the best. It get's better :-)
Take car Mark, have some problems myself dep and ang.
It's impossible not to smile watching your adventures and masochistic ice water dips. Stay safe out there.
Stopping in the middle of the tunnel like that is prohibited, unless it's for an emergency. The tunnel traffic is monitored. As soon as a car stops an automatic alarm goes to the tunnel supervision crew. You risk being fined if they catch you sightseeing in the tunnel like that. Stopping like this has infact become a huge problem for this particular tunnel. So much so that accidents have become quite frequent, due to tourists stopping to take pictures.
This is false. Stopping is fully legal. But parking and/or sleeping as some truck drivers has done is not allowed
@@Torgersen94 Well, technically it's not legal. There is clearly a "no parking" sign right by where they've stopped (1:42). The authorities are constantly out in the local media saying
"please do not stop in the tunnels!". Every time a car stops it triggers the tunnels ATS systems causing false alarms. Especially during the high tourist seasons there have been too many near accidents due to people stopping in the tunnels. Not wise. People stopping has become an ever increasing headache for the authorities. When the lærdalstunnel was initially opened the authorities did not mind people stopping. Some would say that the even encouraged it. But the ever increasing trend of tourists stopping has forced them to discuss new measures. We are just one small accident away from a complete ban.
@@Torgersen94 Theres literally a no stopping sign in the video
@@scuffedwotlkplayer929 my mistake. I looked it up now. Looks like they put up signs in 2021. OP is totally right. Not legal.
Back in the day even tour buses stopped here for tourists to take pictures
@@scuffedwotlkplayer929 That's false. That sign is a no parking sign, which means it's perfectly legal to do small stops, you just cant park
The saying Lars told you about closing your eyes for a couple of sec when entering a tunnel was probably meant to be closing only one eye while you keep one eye open and then just open both as it gets dark. It really helps a lot when its bright outside in some tunnels. The more modern ones usually have bright light in the beginning and then fade it as you get in so your eyes can adjust.
A trick for the tunnels is using sunglasses in the daylight and just lift them up when you enter the tunnel. That way your eyes are better prepared for the darkness...
Get some cheap flip up sunglasses that fits over your glasses.
A lot better than closing your eyes for 2 seconds
The sport chain XXL is very reasonable on prices when it comes to clothing for hiking etc 😊
If you are still looking for boots.. Search sport outlet. All over Norway good prices. 👍
Its illegal to stop and exit the vehicle in the middle of any tunnel in norway btw. Only in emergencies are you allowed to do so. And its a huge health risk.
I live just by this tunnel and no. It's not illegal to stop there. People do it all the time and there has never been given out a fine for that in the history of that tunnels existence.
its completely legal to stop in that tunnel, that is what those blue big rooms are for. its so you can wake up abit because you get tired when you drive in a long tunnel straight forward like that
yeah now its legal. Thats the whole point of these brighter sidestep parts
@@macintosh9922 No its not tho :) Norwegian road authorities have banned stopping in tunnels. check out the link lol
People do it all the time, me included. I have never heard about anyone getting in trouble for it. Even police car have passed while I was in there taking photos of my car
6:52 two weeks ago I was on a trip with some friends and we had to stop on that place because one of he cars broke down, I think I might actually have seen your van that day
A foreigner living in Norway here. Just to tell you about the shop prices.. at first glance everything seems pretty expensive but actually part of getting groceries in Norway is following all the discounts they have every week. Just by following them I have found a lot of high quality food for very low prices and have saved so much on food from that. They have some sort of a system. For example after 7 o'clock (if I am not mistaken) they put huge discounts on bread so you can find it very cheap. Also if some shops they give soon to expire fruits and veggies for free which is amazing. So if you plan to stay longer you might consider that. And also always look for the brand of the shop. They are the cheapest. :)
There's also things like discounts on certain days, or if you link your bank card to the shop etc.
Hiking boots generally are expensive for sure, unless you get a good discount. The reason for the price, however, is that we know the value of a good quality boot and usually spend extra on that.
Did similar trip in my van 4 years ago. One of the best bits was the 'Coastal Route FV17' or 'Kystriksveien' in Norwegian. Go past Trondheim and just head left off main road at Steinkjer for Namsos and go up the coast using small ferries towards Bodo (then ferry to Lofoten Is). It was as absolutely magic.
So good to hear you like that section, this is our route!
@@LostInTransit You guys close to Trondheim?
Noticed that you guys seem to be vegetarians?
Trondheim have quite a few good vegan/vegetarian places.
Loving the daily videos and the quality is as good as ever. Norway looks absolutely stunning!
7:44 i drove that road back home like 6 weeks ago. i knew exactly where it was
Well done on the dip, whoohoo. Beautiful scenery. So many tunnels wow. Hope ye enjoyed the chilled evening.
It is so beautiful to see my home county through foreigners eyes🤩
the 2nd hand store there LOOKED ! Smashing ! physical possessions lust.
Isobel you really can cook such a variety of food in such a small space 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Norway continues to amaze! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Bading in snow melted water when you don't need to AND it's raining AND you're doing it in plain view right off the main road?
Definitely not something most tourists would do, it's way outside their comfort zone. I'm impressed!😄
I know where they are, and as a Norwegian. I see no reason not too xD It's super refreshing, and good for you.
@@tigergutt93 Er stor risiko for å bli forkjølet og i dårlig form 1 ukes tid om man tillater seg å bli skikkelig nedkjølt. Sånt passer dårlig på en roadtrip når man har en plan man må overholde.
"Dark until midnight", you're still too far south if it gets dark at all. Up here in Narvik (generally above the arctic circle) it doesn't get dark at all during summer nights.
I do hope you are planning on visiting Lofoten or Vesterålen and some northern areas, I can guarantee from personal experience that you'll be impressed by the scenery as well as the fact that it can be as bright at 1am as 1pm this season.
Great video. I actually live 30 minutes away from the ferry (Mannheller-Fodnes). Please stop by Årdal if you get the chance, highly recommend! You have to see Vettisfossen - the highest protected waterfall. Have a great time in Norway.
Great day, tunnels galore, must have been difficult travelling pre-tunnels. Soo brave dipping in the snow runoff. Love your joy of adventure. xx
When you enter a tunnel, close ONE eye like 20 seconds before the opening an wait maybe 5 seconds before you open it again. Old motorcycle trick...
Better tip to deal with the daylight/tunnel shift is to use sunglasses a bit before entering the tunnel and right after you exit the tunnel.
They were bathing in water coming down from mainland Europes biggest glacier. Even our dogs won't bathe in it its so cold 🥶😂 Quite refreshing tho.
I love planning and it helps to hit the ground running. But it does take time. Although we have a shower I am bringing bio soap as love a wild water freshen up. Thanks for sharing groceries tip... Truck on.
You visited Sogndal where I live! So cool seeing you on the places I visit everyday like the grocery store, haha! Too bad I didnt know, would be cool to meet up! Awesome video guys :)
Rema 1000 is good for cheaper food. There's usually a couple of cheaper bread options and decent prices for the basics. We found fresh fruit and veg got a bit naff the further north and more remote we got. I guess it's just a logistics thing thst it spends a few days extra on a truck so isn't quire as fresh.
Must be bonkers jumping into that cold water brrrrrr 😀
I had a breakdown on a truck journey in the middle of Lærdalstunnelen once!
Those swims are insane(ly funny!). Great stuff!
Ford next to the fjord! Enjoying the daily updates 👍 ☺️ would have got the wheel bearing fixed in a smaller garage and saved a fortune 😎
But think how many miles La Bamba has covered, Spain, Portugal, NC 500, Atlantic Way and now all the way from Cornwall to Norway and a wheel bearing has been the only cost apart from the MOT work they have been extremely fortunate. You think FORD might chip in !,
It was a reason why "pirates" used a black patch on one eye. If they need to go below deck they lift up the patch and there eye was ready to see in the dark. Next time close one eye one minute before entering the tunnel and open when you have enter the tunnel.
That’s it, I’m investing in an eye patch!
Brrrrr bet that cold dip woke you up! Have fun guys
I studied in that town u guys visited, so was cool to see small parts of it again
I think we may have been in the same place at the same time, we're just back from flam and the look out, which I think is where you were parked off the road down from a lookout. what an amazing place you must be loving it in the Van. We were trains buses and planes oh and mountain bikes! We swam in the Fjord also, so cold but amazing!
you should not stop in the middle of the tunnel in Norway unless it's an emergency. that's why it's a parking forbidden sign there.
In general you are right but I believe these cavern areas in the really long tunnels are designed for drivers to be able to take breaks with in the tunnel
@@LostInTransit can confirm that it is allowed to stop at the illuminated wide areas in the tunnel, but it is not advisable. The areas are meant to be a place to turn around for big vehicles in case of an accident, it is not meant as a place to take breaks. It is a safety feature of the tunnel, which may be compromised if there are parked cars there.
A short stop to take a picture if you are the only car there, I doubt that is a problem.
@@LostInTransit www.nrk.no/vestfoldogtelemark/hvem-kan-stoppe-her_-1.7060360
www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/langs-veien/parkering/forbud-mot-a-stanse/
These two sources are on Norwegian, but they state that it is illegal to stop in tunnels unless it is needed (emergency, turn around, etc)
even mid sommer that temp on that river is 4-5 Celsius
Great video, the editing and quality is very good
6:55 våtedalen? 5mins from where i grew up lol
If you guys are going hiking, please pack for the worst, and stay away from the snow!
Pack for the worst as in it can be a very, very, nice day.. And then suddenly it all shifts. So always be prepared.
As the Norwegian saying is, "there is no bad weather, only bad clothes"
- Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær -
Gorgeous country definitely on the bucket list
Local sport1 shops are probably the most expensive shops for hiking gear.
U should buy grocery in Sweden, bacon tærningær, beer and such
The scenery is exceptional, such a beautiful country.
Jaysus... I felt that cold just watching you both in water 😩 Fare play!! Scenery just seems to be continuous and beautiful in Norway. And feck me, some amount of tunnels, coming back out the other end must be a "Where's my sun glasses moment?". Hope you both got to take it easy then the rest of the day 👍
In a 5 hour drive from Bergen to Oslo. You will drive through 54 tunnels, with a combined length of 92,6km!
The big tunnels are monitored, so its not the best to stop in them, they will send ems if you stop for too long.
Also you can close one eye before entering a tunnel to help with darkness, hehe.
Yes the tunnels have automated systems which you can trigger if you stop your car for more than 1 min in a tunnel. it will close the tunnel and ems sent to your location. But not in those blue zones in the tunnels. you're not allowed to park, however you can have small stop or break without triggering the system. only in the blue lit up zone. If you do get in to a situation where you have to stop in a blue zone you can trigger the system by picking up a fire extinguisher or pick up the phone if there is one or the other around you.
@@tacosalaten3677 the big tunnels in western Norway are monitored by people watching the cameras.
The blue section is only a halfway marker and a distraction to keep you awake.
@@plushiie_ yeah i know they are monitored 24/7 and they have also automatic systems in place aswell, However they don't close the tunnels because people stop in the blue zones. i have stayed 15-30min myself in those blue zones and nothing has happened and a lot of truckers take their break in those blue zones aswell. but as soon as you stop outside the blue zones the tunnels close. my car broke down one time and that caused the automatic system to trigger and closed the tunnel. they saw i got the car going again so they waited for me to exit the tunnel before they opened it again.
Shut one eye, not both xD, - You visited where I live near, kjerag lysefjord. Prizes are crazy at the moment....
Jesus you two are so brave 🥶 swimming in the frozen water.
Another belter. Thank you both 💓
You're actually not allowed to stop in the tunnel unless it's a emergency, just so you know 😊
nope ,you can make a short stop or turn your car around .
@@tyrsting my dad has been driving buses in Norway for about 30 years now, he told me to never stop in a tunnel unless it's an emergency like a fire or something else. They're really strict on people stopping in tunnels, you can get a fee.
@@marsil5755 and my friends i norway said otherwise .
@@marsil5755 Stopping is fully legal. But parking and/or sleeping are not allowed
@@tyrsting alarms go off when someone stops in a tunnel. It's been a especially big problem in this one..I can only find Norweigan sites that says this..but it's fully illegal to stop in them unless emergency, it's written several places. I wanted to stop in it as well one time, but was told it wasn't legal. It even says "emergency stop" along the way.
Nice vlog guys. We are loving the format. It must be hard but its enjoyable. And what a country...
If you watch the Norwegian troll movie from a few years ago you parked in one of the scenes in the movie where the troll hunter is saying the stones have been laying still so long there has not been any battles between trolls here in a while :)
Can't really make out what you say regarding the cheese slicer, but that's a norwegian invention :)
I actually used to work in the tunnel you guys ran into the traffic jam
Filling up with tax free Disel is only allowed for farmers and truckers ( 4:53 ), AVG FRI = tax free. I think you might wanna edit that out :D
There were three pumps, diesel, tax free and petrol. We used the diesel one so should be alright, it was just advertised quite large on the side
Hi is..just watched your vlog where you were talking about mental health I was suffering with anxiety but I found using magnesium was a great help..and loads of Guinness and Irish whiskey too 😄..love what you guys are doing..lovely couple 👍👍
new balance for 3.50 sweet great video you two love it
... You should probably be glad you went to Rema 1000 and not some of the other stores (.. do try to stick to Rema 1000, Kiwi or Coop Extra while here. .. That's our cheapest food stores) ... The other stores might have sales that might make some stuff cheaper.. but the overall cost if you buy things that are not for sale as well.. well. As for bread.. pretty much all stores have 2 breads for about 1 euro.. which is loaf (not really considered a bread as its pure white bread) and 'kneipbrød'.. which is slightly coarser but not overly much so. .. I think Rema 1000 has its own more expensive version? .. Maybe. Sometimes the more expensive stores have some cheap items as well so there's that. ...
If you haven't gotten there yet, I highly recommend taking route 55 over the top of the mountains, which feels like a seriously high climb. I just did the drive yesterday and the road is completely cleared of snow. Be sure to have some fuel on board though. I think it's about 100km between fuel stations.
I loved in Norway 21 years ; actually spent a lot of work time on Sogndal . Beautiful part of Norway.
And yes it’s expensive as hell!! For everything . Basically double price of uk.
Keep them coming guys.
U know that tunnel my moms sitter was one of those who made it LOL
That tunnel is amazing - it's on my list!
I see you are still drinking your elderflower from France 😉🍾
Muttering "Loser" to Tom as you jogged to the river was harsh. It didn't give him any way of backing out without looking frail and old, and on his birthday week too!
Brilliant !!
Did you not get into trouble for stopping in the the tunnel? Hope you enjoy i have lived here for 8 years and I'm not going back to UK.
This looks cozy af
Vegan products are really not that big in Norway yet, so these things could be extra overpriced. There are some store brands that are make to be especially cheap, such as First Price at Kiwi and Meny, and Xtra at Coop stores (Extra, Prix, Mega, Obs).
there is a tunnel 32 km long in lærdal
@6:41 was that Roy Dotrice narrating ASOIAF?
It was indeed!
Amazing scenery 👌 great footage,not sure about 2nd hand sneakers though Tom! 😟
neat, cool to see you travel in my area. We know we know, inflation has cought up to Norway aswell. Everything is super expencive nowdays. Gas, food, electrical power... Everything
and just saying, not sure if you guys filled diesel that was not meant for cars. It's called tax free diesel aka "avgiftsfri diesel" and it's for motor boats, small engines etc. You could get in trouble with the cops if they saw you fill there and the diesel got a different color, but tourists don't know how we do things ;)
Hope you enjoyed the stay and welcome back.
I think they got the right diesel. It did cost 22 NOK pr liter.
They specified on a reply to a similar comment that they used the normal diesel as the tax free alternative was seemingly clearly marked as tax free.
For some groceries, Kiwi is cheaper than Rema1000
Talking about how expensive everything is, BP was 196.9 for unleaded over in South east London today! WTF!
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Get kneippbrød or loff, it is less than 10 krone.
That tunnel was insanely long! Think I would start getting a bit claustrophobic tbh 😬 Good shout going for a picnic instead of sitting in traffic 👍 Another great vlog guys 👏👏
Not that long, only about a 20-25 minute drive :D
Back to your old Penguin habits I see. I'm going to upgrade you two to a pair of Polar Bears.
You can not stop in the tunnels. It is not safe and not allowed.
Are you going to drive to the far North?
You can reach Finland there, come through Lapland and South to reach Helsinki, where there's a shortish ferry to Estonia.
And costs get a bit cheaper in Finland compared to Sweden, definitely Norway, with nearly zero parking or toll road charges. Do it!!
Excellent.
I told you about the App "too good to go", why dont you use it?
It is frustrating that such a wonderful part of the world is so expensive for tourists. I gather it is because tax on goods is the main form of taxation, income tax is quite low for people who work there.
How far north are you guys traveling :D? Going all the way up to Northcape?
We won’t have time, we need to be in southern estonia in just over a week
in Norway it's just reversed robery, the nice lady behind the cash-rigister: 2 cuccumbers, you better give me all yo money
That Tunnel is something else was there a toll to pay?
wrong sport store, and songdal its bit expensive, better if you shop in big cities like bergen/ stavanger maybe Førde. btw Sport outlet or XXL is the cheapest in small towns
So tell me, why is it that Pommie girls are such bloody stunners! They have the sexiest accent, and always a laugh and a smile, What is in the water?
Remember to only close only one of your eyes before going into the tunnel 😂
Shocked at the "most replayed stats" on the timeline 😅
You might be told to pay a road toll\tax. Bomring or gate tax? It's not enforced from turists. It's meant for the locals to pay for the road. So just ignore it.
Those slices of bread tho😳
Velkomne til Norge. Hilsen fra en som bor i Haugesund by 😊
Fjordtastic xox
Watch out for Saga Noren lanski malma
I think Lars might have put it wrongly, you close one of your eyes, not both :P
You would keel over with grocery prices in US with inflation currently!
Lucky yeeeee
Why is it that people jumping in cold water always makes me laugh.
Dont fuel the ”avgiftsfri diesel/anleggsdiesel”, its a 20.000 NOK fine if the police catch you.
There are three pumps at that stop, we used the proper diesel don’t worry
@@LostInTransit i know, It was just a heads up if you didnt know about it :)
For trucks its 100.000 fine 😁
@@Onlytruck wowzers