My father was a mechanical engineer and worked on designing the machines that dug those tunnels. He worked for Goodman Equipment Corporation in Chicago, IL. He told me that the project was so well planned out that when the drilling machines met up in the center there was only a couple inches difference between the height of the UK tunnel vs the French tunnel. I'm so glad I found your video, I've wondered most of my life what traveling that tunnel would be like. I'm 59 years old now, and it's not likely that I'll ever have the opportunity to take that trip.
Omg get your bum over there and make it a bucket list priority. The machine your dad worked on is amazing! I saw a documentary on the making of the tunnel and wow it’s cool. I vote you go there somehow, someway. You deserve it.❤
Thank you to everyone who has said that I should go check out the tunnel. I wish I could, unfortunately, my age is not the issue, my finances are. I could never afford the trip.
As a person from the third world i never get to travel under the sea, so i decided to watch on the RUclips, RUclips is my favourite channel where i can almost watch everything that i can't afford for free, it's miracle site
I’ve been under a small one. You don’t even realize you’re underwater. It’s a pressure change. Most underwater tunnels are drive through and not by train. At least here in the United States.
I live in a third world Country too (Canada) and I also can't afford anything so I only use youtube. Where you live is probably better because all I do is work like a slave and still can't afford to live inside.
I made this journey in 1994 and loved it! A little tip: before you leave home, or even when you’re there, make a sign to put on the dashboard saying, Drive On The Right, with a little diagram of a roundabout and arrows to show direction of traffic around it. I found this to be more than useful.
@@ruthaisling Just about to give similar advice, but use a piece of card 6x4 in. Big black Felttip marker of an arrow pointing to the kerb.After half a day, you no longer see it - but know it is there and drive accordingly. Biggest one to take care on - is exiting car parks and fuel stops on to the road. If you aren't sure about the exit of a roundabout - slow a bit and do a full circuit again. and - Stay calm
Biggest problem was first thing in the morning in rural France with little or no traffic to follow. "Why is this tractor on the 'wrong' side of the road?" "Oops ... it's me!" I used a big arrow as well. The arrow became a fixture on the continent. By the way, it makes driving in the USA where I now live easy!
Your excitement/enthusiasm is so infectious that I was cheering and giggling along too. Thanks for sharing and really looking forward to the future vlogs.
This was my first time seeing Eurotunnel travel, and cars travel by train. I'm glad that we were able to share that exciting experience together in this video. It looks like I'll be staying in France for a long time, but I hope it's the best trip ever.
I crossed from England to France in 2000 using the "Chunnel" on a Eurostar train, and as long as I didn't think too hard about where I was, the experience was an enjoyable 20 minutes going over and 40 minutes coming back. It was also the day the British Airways supersonic jet crashed in France which probably has very little to do with my experience on the train, but makes it memorable. Nice train and super fast!!!!
I've been through the tunnel in my car but well over 20 years ago now - 1996 if I recall correctly - only 2 years after it opened. Just initially surprised that you hadn't driven on the right before then I remembered you have lived in Japan where they, like us, drive on the left. Really looking forward to the next video as you discover France. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Bon voyage!
Thanks Peter, I've always avoided driving in countries where they drive on the right! I was fine in NZ, Australia and Japan. Maybe if the steering wheel is on the other side it'll be easier haha!
I travelled to Europe in 1991. I crossed the channel from Dover to Calais by ferry and I remember the talk of this mammoth feat at the time. I could hardly imagine it. I loved the ferry trip as I watched the White Cliffs of Dover disappear from view 👌
I like both of them. One for a day trip is great because it is fast. And the ferry gives you a chance to have a rest before driving home. For me both are exciting as well as seeing both coast , English and French.
My heart was in my mouth for you Ruth - the ramps coming off the train in France would have finished me off!! Looking forward to seeing how you get on in this series.
I love your enthusiasm! Taking the Chunnel has been a bucket list thing for me (Texan-American) but I never actually knew people didn't just drive their own vehicles the whole way. Parking on a train makes it sound like even more fun! Have a great time, and we'll be watching for updates!
That was wild! I had no idea that a train moved the cars! So amazing. Your videos as wonderful and I am trying not too stay up all night watching as many as possible! Thanks so much.
I can't believe you drove the entire length of England in one day. That's amazing! If I drove for 8 hours without stopping, I would only get through 2 states lol
@@RT-dm4bi a 17 hour workday only gets me from the port to the minesite and back averaging 90kph and that isn't even a quarter of the way across the state
@@saries54 Driving how many hours per day at what speed? Texas is only 804 miles long from furthest point tip to tip, and 733 miles wide from furthest point tip to tip...roughly. Just the state of Western Australia is approx 1583 miles long from furthest point tip to tip, and 916 miles wide from furthest point tip to tip...roughly.
Thank you so very much for sharing your travels! For someone with limited mobility, I have truly enjoyed your videos. I know I have gone in reverse bc yesterday I watched your vid when you were leaving France, but I was every bit impressed to see the train that my brother has spoken of (I’m in the US and he’s in London). I also watched the bothy episode and it reminded me of trips my cousin had told me about. You really go out of your way to make us feel like we are traveling in the van with you, hiking with you, etc. Well done, Ruth and I am so happy to have found your channel! I am so impressed with your content! 💜
This has been such an awesome eye opener for me, as I live on an island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean and transiting tunnels, trains etc is just not a thing we have to worry about. An island paradise...but again I felt some form a excitement, as you did, seeing this for the very first time...now I am sounding like a backward local...I was born in New Zealand and have traveled on and off the island and of course used to staying in the city...But I never knew that one would drive a car onto the train to go through the tunnel, I always thought that one drove themselves there...now all makes sense. As I am kind of watching your clips backwards, bit of a hard thing to know that the trip turns south for you. Again thank you for the journey...oh and I will need to add that My wife and I experienced a camping van holiday in New Zealand...I would love to plug the company that we hired off but won't here...but happy to provide that to anyone who wants to know. They provided a great service and great camper van. I loved the camper van life and would do it again on a shot..sort of becomes a bug and want more of it. 🙂Thanks once again and am enjoying your journey and learning more as we go along.
First time I used it, it broke down. Was stuck at the entrance. I lived in Kent at the time , now in Wales. Because of this, we missed the booked train in France, then arrived too late at Niece to collect hire car. So we had to taxi to airport to collect a car. 3 hrs later we drove to the rented villa. Had not eaten since 8am and arrived at midnight starving. Made do with crisps in the end. Then I went down with Flu which turned into neumonia. Was in bed for 4 days. What was supposed to be a surprise holiday turned into a nightmare. Never been back. No longer have a pass port. Spent 2 weeks in Scotland last year and it was Great.
Thanks Ruth. Hope you didn't have any problems getting the roaming sorted and get used to driving on the right. It is easier to forget about it when you are in the countryside with no traffic around. If you have parked and are about to set off it is easy to set off on the wrong side until you have been there a while as there are no vehicles or road signs for reference. Take care and enjoy all of the food and sights. Look forward to seeing more.
Totally agree. I found the really odd thing is once I was back in the UK. On the continent I was always saying to myself "rembember what side of the road you're on". Once back I actually got myself more confused because my mind had stopped being on alert for it
Hi Ruth, I worked on the tunnel many years ago as a crane driver. The project was delayed many times. The company I worked for was Taylor woodrow. There were some deaths during the construction of the tunnel, mainly from workers drinking the previous night, so by the morning, they were still half drunk. After drilling a certain distance, they were exempt from English tax.
It's common to travel on Le Shuttle to get to other countries. Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany are easy drives. Cologne for example is only 4 hours drive from Calais and a popular "city break", especially for Xmas shopping this time of year.
My grandparents lived in Dover. I remember hearing the blasting that was done when all the construction began. I’ve traveled via ferry and hovercraft across the strait, but never via the chunnel
Thank you so much, Ruth, for sharing your tunnel experience. I will be stationed in Germany again and traveling over the summer, and this will be my first time ever using the tunnel.
@@ruthaisling I don't believe in luck, but I'll accept best wishes. Also, can you provide a link or information on how to purchase the ticket, etc.? Thanks so much in advance.
I had a friend who traveled through the Straits of Dover from Barcelona, Spain to Scotland, and it was great to learn about the details of the tunnels through Ruth's introduction. you are such a great woman.
You are always happy and smilie in all your videos and they certainly are a joy to watch…so a big thank you for this and can’t wait for your next instalment 👍😊
So awesome!! That pure wonderment is also what I expressed crossing into Scotland from the UK 2 years ago! I'm an American and it was my first time outside of the country ever (arriving in England) at 30. I felt like a little kid, it was such a delight! Your video is so inspiring and helpful, thank you for sharing and "filling my cup" so to speak 🙌🏻 I want to travel internationally again so much!
Crossing into Scotland from the UK???? Guess you’re unaware that the UK is Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland? I’m a Scotsman living in the Carolina’s and I get so pissed when the kids came home from school and talk about England, when the actual fact they meant Great Britain. King of England, Edinburgh is in England.
Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious. As i was watching your video I too was getting excited. Would love to experience this channel tunnel sometime. I happen to come across your video when checking out tunnel crossing. Thanks for the share!
This is such a cool video !! One of the main adventures I would like to experience. I was originally turned on to the tunnel last year when I was watching Brit Box and the show the Tunnel came on. You look and sound so pumped up on this trip. I’m sure will have more trips through the tunnel. Cheers from Australia.
In days gone by they used to give you a GB sticker (as they then were) when you checked in for the ferry. It had the ferry company logo on so it was a bit of free advertising for them. It is worth noting that if you are going to drive in France you need to have a viz vest for everyone in the vehicle and they have to be carried inside the passenger cabin and not in the boot.
Your reaction to driving on the opposite side of the road was quite genuine. I am from the USA. On my first trip to Australia I rented a car at the Sydney airport. I knew that the driving was different, but in actuality, I was terrified by driving on the left side of the road as compared to the US right-side driving. By the time I reached the Sydney Hilton, I handed the keys to the concierge and asked him to return the car!!
Never seen a British person so excited about being in France!! But to be fair, I had a permanent grin on my face first time I used the tunnel too! Safe travels!
@@ruthaisling Tell me about it!. I remember being amazed that I was in France so quickly. Have you ever used the Eurostar? I haven't but I'd like to soon.
Thank you for sharing your Chunnel experience. I've never been to Europe, have known about the Chunnel since it's inception and completion, and have often wondered how travelers navigate its use. You are an excellent guide for the novice sojourner looking to explore opportunities for adventure! FYI: in the USA, our mail carriers drive right-side steering vehicles to make post deliveries easier. Our family acquired a postal van refitted to sell sno-cones in our community...a wonderful 14-year experience...and we never had a difficulty navigating our roadways. Blessings for more adventures!!
I would love to have an off road van adventure in Scotland but driving on the other side of the road scares me. Thank you so much for the virtual adventure. This does more for my soul than you could ever imagine. It helps me deal with this crazy world.
Hello again, I am so so impressed by your narration and video editing and do work to educate 👏🏾 🙌 I will spread your video to all of my contacts I am a retired/Musician/Entertainer and was popular with European tourists that come over the years to South Florida 😊
Are you still trying to find the secret tunnel to America? You'll need the America sticker. heehee. :P (Maybe you can draw it with crayons and just tape it on). lol
I've been with YT for several years and watch a lot of travel channels. Urs is the first one to share the Chunnel do's and don'ts. I'm not able to travel but I learned something. Thanks so much. Great job!
The second passport inspection was the French one, they are French employees who come to England each day to do that job so that it’s quicker to drive off
@@ruthaisling np, its based on a 1991 treaty called the Sangatte Protocol, later put into UK and French law couple of years later before the tunnel opened. Interesting other fact, they can carry their firearms with them on the minibus to England and are allowed to draw their guns to detain people in the 'control zone' - but English passport checkers are unarmed
Driving inside the train was quite impressive : It felt like preparing for an interstellar trip 🙂🙂 What was even more impressive was the entire train being a long open space, you usually don't see that when you're on a train, not even a train that takes vehicles, I remember doing that with my parents a long time ago when I was a kid but it didn't look like that... Great video and thanks 👍👍
The Euro Tunnel uses fully enclosed trailers for safety reasons. It’s a very long tunnel, so the danger in case of fire is much higher. In shorter tunnels, like 19 km Vereina Tunnel in Switzerland, openair carriages with a steel cage are used which feels less like a long open space. Moreover, the carriages shown here are designed for people staying inside their vehicles. Heavy goods vehicles aka large trucks have their own semi-open trailers with steel cages in the Euro Tunnel, but that means their drivers are required to leave their vehicles and travel in a passenger carriage. This ensures that in case of a fire, all people are in enclosed spaces that can be protected from any smoke.
Only ben on eurostar a few times as a foot passenger and on a coach but before brexit long for those carefree days. Only oncexwas a big breakdown and French passengers were rioting as no good or drink was left yo be sold. Luckily I had brought a big picnic with me! Very lovely commentary and hope you love your holidays...
I always wondered what is like crossing under the sea from England to France.thank you for sharing your experience, beside, if I have to cross myself I get there prepared.Useful and informative as well.
I enjoy your excitement and surprise at everything new that you come upon and you are very brave to attempt going through the channel when you have never even been there before and I think you did an awesome job.
Having a long, tough week -- and a bad sinus headache this evening, so I needed a dose of *RUTH*!!!!! The tunnel is amazing -- and considering the number of checkpoints and staff needed -- the cost isn't terrible! And they seem pretty efficient to keeping the trains on schedule -- loved sharing the experience with you!!!
What a wonderful adventure! Safe journey to you. Someday I'll visit the UK as I have friends that live in Coventry now. I haven't seen them since I left Melbourne many years ago. Ta! 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇺🇸
I also took this train in 2022. I felt really happy like arriving that quickly from amsterdam in london city without the crazy passport control in airports. trains are so much more comfortable. it is the best!
@@ruthaisling U should! its so easy. No hassle and arriving directly in the city centre of amsterdam. I traveled through europe for 3 months on a interrail pass (first class) but it was the best.
OMG your excitement is so contagious and I know exactly how you feel! When I flew into Edinburgh and pickedup my rental car, I literally sat in the parking lot practicing all the things, including the stick on my LEFT (automatics are hard to get and more expensive - thank God I can drive a stick!) and all the dashboard controls on my RIGHT. I was very fortunate to have made a friend in the area who let me follow him to his place so I could nap and freshen up before heading out to the Highlands. He was so smart to signal way ahead of the roundabouts so I could see what to do. So excited for the next video! 😃😃
That is an excellent guide for anyone using the Channel Tunnel for the first time. You made so seamless and and of course dropped the history lesson in. Great video :o)
Wow, this is so cool! You should come to America and try the Amtrak Auto train! It's similar to this concept, except we drop our car off at check-in, and the staff load the cars on the Auto train. The people ride in the passenger train. You purchase a train ticket (in whatever class you prefer, which includes your meals) and a Vehicle ticket too. The trips are usually 1-2 days or so.
I forget how small Europe/England is. (This is not at all a negative remark) The fact that you can drive the entire country in a day is so cool. To go from Wisconsin to Florida in the US, it’s a 22 hour drive one way. That’s not even that far, compared to driving other places in the US, like from New York to out west. I forget how massive the US is, until it gets put into perspective. It’s just so normal for it to be this big. Would love to go to Europe & to drive the length of England like you did! ❤
This is so interesting! I was a passenger through the Channel Tunnel on the Eurostar last year, from Paris to London, and loved that experience. Very cool to see what it is like driving your own vehicle through.
I watch several travel videos, but I think you are the most enthusiastic and informative person I've watched. I've never even heard of this tunnel, but I loved how you described each step of the way. And I love how you summarized the items needed to go from England to France. I mean, they make sense, but it was nice to get that rundown. When you mentioned you would be on a train, I thought it would be like a small passenger train with your vehicle on the bottom. I didn't realize you would be in your car the whole time. Then again, if I have the timing correctly, it's only a 35-minute trip. I'm an American from Portland, Oregon and I would love to check that out sometime!
Les américains du nord sont souvent mal informés sur le monde qui les entoure, mais ce n'est pas obligatoirement leur faute ! Ils ont l'impression depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale qu'ils sont les seuls à exister sur terre !!
Have recently taken ferry from Dover to Dunkirk, mine first time too driving in the mainland, I can exactly corelate the nervousness & enthusiasm! Having driven in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and little bit in France. Have found out that Netherlands has best roads of all! - Car doesnt drive there, it feels like it rolls. Tyres give no noise and all u hear is wind getting into ur wing mirror and engine noise.
Love this video. I felt your excitement all the way through. I went on Eurostar from London to Lille last month and it was a real bucket-list experience. Now I feel like going back with my car and doing the version of the crossing you did!
I used to travel to Brussels from London for business. It took 2 hours and you had little sensation of movement in the tunnel. Once I flew back to Manchester and the local trains took 2.5 hours to do the 50 miles home!
Bob Earnshaw. The RUclipsr shows you step-by-step what to do and what lane to go in when you are entering the Euro tunnel from England in a camper van.🏴
Great presentation Ruth. Well done. I've never undertaken the Chunnel experience but in 60's on the ferry, 70's on the Hovercraft(on a motorcycle!) and otherwise flew in/out of Europe. Your presentation evokes the grand adventure and I wish you the best!
Thank you. Through your video ,I was able to increase my knowledge about travel between the UK and France.😊 When I saw you riding the train while still in your car and passing through the undersea tunnel, I felt the excitement of being on the journey with you. I'm looking forward to watching your next video about your trip in France. From Japan.😊😊
My father was a mechanical engineer and worked on designing the machines that dug those tunnels. He worked for Goodman Equipment Corporation in Chicago, IL. He told me that the project was so well planned out that when the drilling machines met up in the center there was only a couple inches difference between the height of the UK tunnel vs the French tunnel.
I'm so glad I found your video, I've wondered most of my life what traveling that tunnel would be like.
I'm 59 years old now, and it's not likely that I'll ever have the opportunity to take that trip.
That story is so interesting! You should definitely go.. you’re never too old!
You’re 59 not 99 age doesn’t stop you from doing stuff your health does maybe
You're YOUNG. Make a travel plan right now! You can go.
Omg get your bum over there and make it a bucket list priority. The machine your dad worked on is amazing! I saw a documentary on the making of the tunnel and wow it’s cool. I vote you go there somehow, someway. You deserve it.❤
Thank you to everyone who has said that I should go check out the tunnel. I wish I could, unfortunately, my age is not the issue, my finances are. I could never afford the trip.
As a person from the third world i never get to travel under the sea, so i decided to watch on the RUclips,
RUclips is my favourite channel where i can almost watch everything that i can't afford for free, it's miracle site
And where are you from?
I live in the third world it’s called the UK
@@pauloakes5718 OOF try to be nice
I’ve been under a small one. You don’t even realize you’re underwater. It’s a pressure change.
Most underwater tunnels are drive through and not by train. At least here in the United States.
I live in a third world Country too (Canada) and I also can't afford anything so I only use youtube. Where you live is probably better because all I do is work like a slave and still can't afford to live inside.
Hi Ruth. Your enthusiasm is so infectious. Stay safe on your French travels. Bon voyages 🇫🇷
Thank you! 😃
I was going to comment the exact same thing. Scrolled down and saw this comment. ha ha.
I grew up in the 90s when this first opened. I had never seen how it actually worked, so thanks for taking me along for the ride!
Glad you enjoyed it! I found it so interesting.
I made this journey in 1994 and loved it! A little tip: before you leave home, or even when you’re there, make a sign to put on the dashboard saying, Drive On The Right, with a little diagram of a roundabout and arrows to show direction of traffic around it. I found this to be more than useful.
This is a brilliant idea, I will do that!!
@@ruthaisling Just about to give similar advice, but use a piece of card 6x4 in. Big black Felttip marker of an arrow pointing to the kerb.After half a day, you no longer see it - but know it is there and drive accordingly. Biggest one to take care on - is exiting car parks and fuel stops on to the road. If you aren't sure about the exit of a roundabout - slow a bit and do a full circuit again. and - Stay calm
Biggest problem was first thing in the morning in rural France with little or no traffic to follow. "Why is this tractor on the 'wrong' side of the road?" "Oops ... it's me!" I used a big arrow as well. The arrow became a fixture on the continent. By the way, it makes driving in the USA where I now live easy!
Great idea!
Your excitement/enthusiasm is so infectious that I was cheering and giggling along too. Thanks for sharing and really looking forward to the future vlogs.
Thanks for watching, it was a fantastic experience!
This was my first time seeing Eurotunnel travel, and cars travel by train. I'm glad that we were able to share that exciting experience together in this video. It looks like I'll be staying in France for a long time, but I hope it's the best trip ever.
Thank you very much, I hope so too!
I crossed from England to France in 2000 using the "Chunnel" on a Eurostar train, and as long as I didn't think too hard about where I was, the experience was an enjoyable 20 minutes going over and 40 minutes coming back. It was also the day the British Airways supersonic jet crashed in France which probably has very little to do with my experience on the train, but makes it memorable. Nice train and super fast!!!!
Idk wats more scarier train or a airplane
It was Air France not British Airways.
@@nidgeb2256 ok. I stand corrected.
Why is it 20 extra minutes coming back?
Hi,Ruth!
日本にも、乗用車を乗せて夜間に走る列車『カートレイン』が、1980年代にありました。それは寝台車を連結し、乗用車内では過ごせなかったと記憶しています。
英仏海峡トンネルを車に乗ったまま移動できて、しかも、運行時間約30分！早い！ルースさんのワクワクが伝わってきます！
日本にはまだカートレインがあるのだろうか？本州と北海道を結ぶトンネルは？新幹線専用？
@@ruthaisling
本州と北海道を結ぶトンネル『青函トンネル』は、人の乗車できる新幹線と貨物列車が運行されています。車両はトンネルを通ることができません。何本かある航路でないと車両と一緒には渡れないです。『カートレイン』も、残念ながら廃止されてしまってます。
だから、英仏海峡トンネルの運用方法は、すごく魅力的ですね。
さぁルースさん、新しいフランスでの冒険が始まりますね😃これからの展開がワクワクします、どうか事故たど起きないように祈っています🙏Bonjour👍
ご声援ありがとうございました。私も事故がないことを願っている。
ルースさん！
会いたかったぁ❤
I've been through the tunnel in my car but well over 20 years ago now - 1996 if I recall correctly - only 2 years after it opened. Just initially surprised that you hadn't driven on the right before then I remembered you have lived in Japan where they, like us, drive on the left. Really looking forward to the next video as you discover France. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Bon voyage!
Thanks Peter, I've always avoided driving in countries where they drive on the right! I was fine in NZ, Australia and Japan. Maybe if the steering wheel is on the other side it'll be easier haha!
I drove on the right in the US with no probs (6months) had massive issues on getting back to the uk, couldn’t seem to revert back once home again😂
What a great job for your first time! My anxiety would be so high. It’s amazing how efficient and organized the train process is.
It was really impressive!
Thank you for posting and creating this! I love your adventurous spirit, and I really enjoyed being part of the experience with you.
I'm so glad!!
I travelled to Europe in 1991. I crossed the channel from Dover to Calais by ferry and I remember the talk of this mammoth feat at the time. I could hardly imagine it. I loved the ferry trip as I watched the White Cliffs of Dover disappear from view 👌
yes, I prefer the ferry. I would quite like to travel on the Eurostar as a foot passenger, but in my own car I like the ferry.
I like both of them. One for a day trip is great because it is fast. And the ferry gives you a chance to have a rest before driving home. For me both are exciting as well as seeing both coast , English and French.
I love your excitement when encountering new experiences. Always stay young.
I had no idea what to expect so it was really nice!
Lived in Nederland two years and never got try the Chunnel. Loved driving in Paris and Deutschland. Loved Sweden and Norway/ Finland too
My heart was in my mouth for you Ruth - the ramps coming off the train in France would have finished me off!! Looking forward to seeing how you get on in this series.
Haha it was a bit scary!
フランス上陸😊素敵な旅を❗️気をつけて楽しんでください😂
ありがとうございます。
I love your enthusiasm! Taking the Chunnel has been a bucket list thing for me (Texan-American) but I never actually knew people didn't just drive their own vehicles the whole way. Parking on a train makes it sound like even more fun!
Have a great time, and we'll be watching for updates!
I never knew either! Thanks for watching!
Travelling on the train which is electric powered eliminates vehicle exhaust fumes.
you can also get a passenger train from London to Paris it's called Eurostar.
That was wild! I had no idea that a train moved the cars! So amazing. Your videos as wonderful and I am trying not too stay up all night watching as many as possible! Thanks so much.
Thanks Jennifer!
ルースさんの好奇心でワクワクした表情が大好きです❤安全で楽しい旅になることを祈っています😊
ありがとうございます。❤
I've taken the tunnel a few times in my life and it's just as surreal to me every time.
しょうたさんの動画からきました
両国の間に海底トンネルがあるんですね‼️
車に乗ったまま電車に？最初は良く、分からなかったですが動画を見て理解出来ました🎉
素敵な旅になることを祈っています😊
ご協力ありがとうございます。
Good day from South Africe. I`ve been through the Channel Tunnel in 1995 en route from London to Munich October Fest...truelly memorable experience!
新たな冒険の始まりですね。日本でのノープランバンライフとは違いしっかり行動計画を立てての出発です。右側通行に緊張するルースさんの気持ちよく分かります。😺
Hi Ruth, loved this video and I am now a subscriber. Cheers from America,
Thanks for subbing!
@@ruthaisling You got it!
You are a very brave girl. All my respect to you !
As a man I would not dare to do that....Greetings from Hungary ! 🤝🌷
To do what
@@martymartin2894Ride in the "Chunnel" I imagine.
Love the enthusiasm when driving onto the train!
It was a great experience!
@ruthaisling wow it's expensive! I thought it was a train a person would/could do daily for work . Lol I guess not for 192 $ a trip
@@Kim-J312there is a passenger train from London too. I’m taking my vehicle so it’s going to be more expensive than just booking a seat.
I can't believe you drove the entire length of England in one day. That's amazing! If I drove for 8 hours without stopping, I would only get through 2 states lol
Only 2 states.. that’s crazy!!
@@ruthaisling sometimes 8 hours is just for 1 state depending on how big, Wisconsin top to bottom is around 8 hours
@@RT-dm4bi a 17 hour workday only gets me from the port to the minesite and back averaging 90kph and that isn't even a quarter of the way across the state
Texas takes two days to drive through! 😕
@@saries54 Driving how many hours per day at what speed? Texas is only 804 miles long from furthest point tip to tip, and 733 miles wide from furthest point tip to tip...roughly. Just the state of Western Australia is approx 1583 miles long from furthest point tip to tip, and 916 miles wide from furthest point tip to tip...roughly.
I loved your energy! I felt as though I was in the vehicle. Very exciting! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
英国から仏国への海底トンネルの移動方法詳しく教えていただき大変参考になりました。 列車に乗せてでなんてもしトンネル内で事故があったら大変なことになるのでそうしているのでしょう。 これからの動画期待しています。
ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！
Thank you so very much for sharing your travels! For someone with limited mobility, I have truly enjoyed your videos. I know I have gone in reverse bc yesterday I watched your vid when you were leaving France, but I was every bit impressed to see the train that my brother has spoken of (I’m in the US and he’s in London). I also watched the bothy episode and it reminded me of trips my cousin had told me about. You really go out of your way to make us feel like we are traveling in the van with you, hiking with you, etc. Well done, Ruth and I am so happy to have found your channel! I am so impressed with your content! 💜
しょうたさんの方と答え合わせすると大晦日から3週間フランスにいたんですね。
うちは東部なので会えませんでしたが、フランス旅とても楽しみです！
いつも正直で優しいルースさん。応援していますよ〜❤
ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！
I really enjoyed your bubbly enthusiasm! Never lose it!
This has been such an awesome eye opener for me, as I live on an island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean and transiting tunnels, trains etc is just not a thing we have to worry about. An island paradise...but again I felt some form a excitement, as you did, seeing this for the very first time...now I am sounding like a backward local...I was born in New Zealand and have traveled on and off the island and of course used to staying in the city...But I never knew that one would drive a car onto the train to go through the tunnel, I always thought that one drove themselves there...now all makes sense.
As I am kind of watching your clips backwards, bit of a hard thing to know that the trip turns south for you.
Again thank you for the journey...oh and I will need to add that My wife and I experienced a camping van holiday in New Zealand...I would love to plug the company that we hired off but won't here...but happy to provide that to anyone who wants to know. They provided a great service and great camper van. I loved the camper van life and would do it again on a shot..sort of becomes a bug and want more of it. 🙂Thanks once again and am enjoying your journey and learning more as we go along.
Thanks for watching and glad you found the video interesting. I thought the same about the tunnel like you. Your trip in the campervan sounds great. 👍
The video indeed is an adventure. Thankyou for putting this up on the internet. Love from India. ❤
Lovely to be on your exciting journey Ruth...hope you enjoy your time in France 🇫🇷 ❤
Thank you!
First time I used it, it broke down. Was stuck at the entrance. I lived in Kent at the time , now in Wales. Because of this, we missed the booked train in France, then arrived too late at Niece to collect hire car. So we had to taxi to airport to collect a car. 3 hrs later we drove to the rented villa. Had not eaten since 8am and arrived at midnight starving. Made do with crisps in the end. Then I went down with Flu which turned into neumonia. Was in bed for 4 days. What was supposed to be a surprise holiday turned into a nightmare. Never been back. No longer have a pass port. Spent 2 weeks in Scotland last year and it was Great.
Thanks Ruth. Hope you didn't have any problems getting the roaming sorted and get used to driving on the right. It is easier to forget about it when you are in the countryside with no traffic around. If you have parked and are about to set off it is easy to set off on the wrong side until you have been there a while as there are no vehicles or road signs for reference. Take care and enjoy all of the food and sights. Look forward to seeing more.
Thank you, it’s been a bit of an adjustment driving on the other side and there have been a few hairy moments 😅
Totally agree. I found the really odd thing is once I was back in the UK. On the continent I was always saying to myself "rembember what side of the road you're on". Once back I actually got myself more confused because my mind had stopped being on alert for it
@@davidbarrass I'll need to be careful of that too!
Hi Ruth, I worked on the tunnel many years ago as a crane driver.
The project was delayed many times. The company I worked for was Taylor woodrow.
There were some deaths during the construction of the tunnel, mainly from workers drinking the previous night, so by the morning, they were still half drunk.
After drilling a certain distance, they were exempt from English tax.
That’s interesting to know, thanks for sharing
"Where are you off to?" "France!" Love it
It's common to travel on Le Shuttle to get to other countries. Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany are easy drives. Cologne for example is only 4 hours drive from Calais and a popular "city break", especially for Xmas shopping this time of year.
@@paulgrimshaw6301 But probably not on the Paris train.
My grandparents lived in Dover. I remember hearing the blasting that was done when all the construction began. I’ve traveled via ferry and hovercraft across the strait, but never via the chunnel
Oh wow! I can imagine it probably was very loud!
Addicted to your videos. So energetic and bold
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much, Ruth, for sharing your tunnel experience. I will be stationed in Germany again and traveling over the summer, and this will be my first time ever using the tunnel.
Good luck!
@@ruthaisling I don't believe in luck, but I'll accept best wishes. Also, can you provide a link or information on how to purchase the ticket, etc.? Thanks so much in advance.
@Ghoster-qk2zu Thanks so much! How long does the 5% off code last?
Best video on the tunnel trip I have seen. Very informative. Thank you. ❤
Glad to hear that. That was the aim!
I had a friend who traveled through the Straits of Dover from Barcelona, Spain to Scotland, and it was great to learn about the details of the tunnels through Ruth's introduction. you are such a great woman.
Thank you for watching, glad the video was helpful!
You are always happy and smilie in all your videos and they certainly are a joy to watch…so a big thank you for this and can’t wait for your next instalment 👍😊
That's so nice of you to say, thank you for watching the videos Kevin!
Obrigado!
Thank you!
Good Experience. Thank You.
So awesome!! That pure wonderment is also what I expressed crossing into Scotland from the UK 2 years ago! I'm an American and it was my first time outside of the country ever (arriving in England) at 30. I felt like a little kid, it was such a delight!
Your video is so inspiring and helpful, thank you for sharing and "filling my cup" so to speak 🙌🏻
I want to travel internationally again so much!
Thank you 🙏
Crossing into Scotland from the UK???? Guess you’re unaware that the UK is Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland? I’m a Scotsman living in the Carolina’s and I get so pissed when the kids came home from school and talk about England, when the actual fact they meant Great Britain. King of England, Edinburgh is in England.
ショータさんが、パリで取材をしています。やっぱり合流するんでしょ⁉︎ 😉
しょうたさんのビデオにルースさんの赤いハイエースらしき車が🚗駐車場に映り込んでましたが…😊
👀👀👀
Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious.
As i was watching your video I too was getting excited.
Would love to experience this channel tunnel sometime.
I happen to come across your video when checking out tunnel crossing. Thanks for the share!
I could not go in that tunnel for love nor money! 😳. Nope! Have a wonderful vacation and stay safe and happy XX
I can’t breathe already🙈
This is such a cool video !! One of the main adventures I would like to experience. I was originally turned on to the tunnel last year when I was watching Brit Box and the show the Tunnel came on. You look and sound so pumped up on this trip. I’m sure will have more trips through the tunnel. Cheers from Australia.
In days gone by they used to give you a GB sticker (as they then were) when you checked in for the ferry. It had the ferry company logo on so it was a bit of free advertising for them. It is worth noting that if you are going to drive in France you need to have a viz vest for everyone in the vehicle and they have to be carried inside the passenger cabin and not in the boot.
That's a good marketing plan from the ferry companies. Thanks for sharing about the vests, I didn't know that but it makes a lot of sense.
You've reminded me that my dad had a Townsend Thoresen GB sticker. VERY long time ago. I doubt many people remember them.
@@caw25sha We had a Sealink one :)
I went through the tunnel about 25 years ago before moving to the US. Memories!
Very interesting watching the process of using the Channel Tunnel.
Just call it Channel. That's why they invented the word. Or is it Chunnel?
Glad it was interesting!
Your reaction to driving on the opposite side of the road was quite genuine. I am from the USA. On my first trip to Australia I rented a car at the Sydney airport. I knew that the driving was different, but in actuality, I was terrified by driving on the left side of the road as compared to the US right-side driving. By the time I reached the Sydney Hilton, I handed the keys to the concierge and asked him to return the car!!
😂I can sympathise! It’s quite nerve wracking 😧
Never seen a British person so excited about being in France!! But to be fair, I had a permanent grin on my face first time I used the tunnel too! Safe travels!
It was very exciting to use the tunnel for the first time!
@@ruthaisling Tell me about it!. I remember being amazed that I was in France so quickly. Have you ever used the Eurostar? I haven't but I'd like to soon.
@@Cloud_Owl Scots love France.
😂
@@dcanmore aye, but ye have to go through England to get there!
Thank you for sharing your Chunnel experience. I've never been to Europe, have known about the Chunnel since it's inception and completion, and have often wondered how travelers navigate its use. You are an excellent guide for the novice sojourner looking to explore opportunities for adventure! FYI: in the USA, our mail carriers drive right-side steering vehicles to make post deliveries easier. Our family acquired a postal van refitted to sell sno-cones in our community...a wonderful 14-year experience...and we never had a difficulty navigating our roadways. Blessings for more adventures!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it in the US!
How exciting, love the giggles and excitement .. going to be following your journey.. from Massachusetts USA.
Welcome aboard in Massachusetts!
I would love to have an off road van adventure in Scotland but driving on the other side of the road scares me. Thank you so much for the virtual adventure. This does more for my soul than you could ever imagine. It helps me deal with this crazy world.
You’re excitement is contagious…i wanna go now!
You should!!
Hello again, I am so so impressed by your narration and video editing and do work to educate 👏🏾 🙌 I will spread your video to all of my contacts
I am a retired/Musician/Entertainer and was popular with European tourists that come over the years to South Florida 😊
Are you still trying to find the secret tunnel to America? You'll need the America sticker. heehee. :P (Maybe you can draw it with crayons and just tape it on). lol
No secret tunnel…Biden let’s everyone right in 😢
Grow up.
I've been with YT for several years and watch a lot of travel channels. Urs is the first one to share the Chunnel do's and don'ts. I'm not able to travel but I learned something. Thanks so much. Great job!
I’m glad you learned something! Thanks for watching.
The second passport inspection was the French one, they are French employees who come to England each day to do that job so that it’s quicker to drive off
Oh that’s interesting, thanks for sharing about that!
@@ruthaisling np, its based on a 1991 treaty called the Sangatte Protocol, later put into UK and French law couple of years later before the tunnel opened. Interesting other fact, they can carry their firearms with them on the minibus to England and are allowed to draw their guns to detain people in the 'control zone' - but English passport checkers are unarmed
Driving inside the train was quite impressive :
It felt like preparing for an interstellar trip 🙂🙂
What was even more impressive was the entire train being a long open space, you usually don't see that when you're on a train, not even a train that takes vehicles, I remember doing that with my parents a long time ago when I was a kid but it didn't look like that...
Great video and thanks 👍👍
Thanks! 😃
The Euro Tunnel uses fully enclosed trailers for safety reasons. It’s a very long tunnel, so the danger in case of fire is much higher. In shorter tunnels, like 19 km Vereina Tunnel in Switzerland, openair carriages with a steel cage are used which feels less like a long open space.
Moreover, the carriages shown here are designed for people staying inside their vehicles. Heavy goods vehicles aka large trucks have their own semi-open trailers with steel cages in the Euro Tunnel, but that means their drivers are required to leave their vehicles and travel in a passenger carriage. This ensures that in case of a fire, all people are in enclosed spaces that can be protected from any smoke.
@@aphextwin5712 Thank you for that long and detailed explanation 🙂
Oh Ruth🎉
That’s so amazing. What an incredible experience you’ve had.
$5.00 for a small sticker. What a rip-off.
Yeah, I'll be more organised next time!
Only ben on eurostar a few times as a foot passenger and on a coach but before brexit long for those carefree days. Only oncexwas a big breakdown and French passengers were rioting as no good or drink was left yo be sold. Luckily I had brought a big picnic with me! Very lovely commentary and hope you love your holidays...
そのまま、ユーラシア大陸を横断して日本に戻って来て下さい
皆さんルースさんを待ってます
その道のりはとても長いと思う！
I always wondered what is like crossing under the sea from England to France.thank you for sharing your experience, beside, if I have to cross myself I get there prepared.Useful and informative as well.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you think your thumbnail is a tad misleading
First time on RUclips?
Absolutely not !
I enjoy your excitement and surprise at everything new that you come upon and you are very brave to attempt going through the channel when you have never even been there before and I think you did an awesome job.
It's under the sea, not in it.
15:00 ? You didn’t see that?
It says under sea tunnel.. the fish are for fun😅😂😅
Get over it.
That is what the title says....
It IS actually IN the sea. The tunnel is under the surface...
Under the sea would be BELOW seabed
Having a long, tough week -- and a bad sinus headache this evening, so I needed a dose of *RUTH*!!!!! The tunnel is amazing -- and considering the number of checkpoints and staff needed -- the cost isn't terrible! And they seem pretty efficient to keeping the trains on schedule -- loved sharing the experience with you!!!
Thank you 😊
And it must be said, we are one people, one community, Europeans. UK must come back to EU
Yes. Isn't it wonderful to abandon our national cultures?
?? Nobody abandons national or local cultures, traditions, languages, dialects, local habits@@butterflybeatles
So said the one world government.@@matthiaskrau9942
This was amazing. Never been to the UK or Paris. The Euro Tunnel Train is exciting. Bless you for sharing ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved your video! I'm going on the Eurotunnel this Saturday for the first time in my life, so I'm very excited too.
Hope you enjoy it!
What a wonderful adventure! Safe journey to you. Someday I'll visit the UK as I have friends that live in Coventry now. I haven't seen them since I left Melbourne many years ago. Ta! 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇺🇸
Thanks! 🙏 Hope you can visit sometime!
I also took this train in 2022. I felt really happy like arriving that quickly from amsterdam in london city without the crazy passport control in airports. trains are so much more comfortable. it is the best!
I'd love to take the train to Amsterdam sometime
@@ruthaisling U should! its so easy. No hassle and arriving directly in the city centre of amsterdam. I traveled through europe for 3 months on a interrail pass (first class) but it was the best.
I really enjoy your reactions. You are so joyful and excited about this experience.
I really enjoyed your video, it was delightful to see your enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
OMG your excitement is so contagious and I know exactly how you feel! When I flew into Edinburgh and pickedup my rental car, I literally sat in the parking lot practicing all the things, including the stick on my LEFT (automatics are hard to get and more expensive - thank God I can drive a stick!) and all the dashboard controls on my RIGHT. I was very fortunate to have made a friend in the area who let me follow him to his place so I could nap and freshen up before heading out to the Highlands. He was so smart to signal way ahead of the roundabouts so I could see what to do. So excited for the next video! 😃😃
Thank you!! More coming soon 😊
I really like Ernie and think he is awesome and I like what you have done to modernize your van.
That is an excellent guide for anyone using the Channel Tunnel for the first time. You made so seamless and and of course dropped the history lesson in. Great video :o)
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, this is so cool! You should come to America and try the Amtrak Auto train! It's similar to this concept, except we drop our car off at check-in, and the staff load the cars on the Auto train. The people ride in the passenger train. You purchase a train ticket (in whatever class you prefer, which includes your meals) and a Vehicle ticket too. The trips are usually 1-2 days or so.
That sounds very cool!
I've only did this as a passenger on the train. This is great! Thank you.
Glad it helped!
I forget how small Europe/England is. (This is not at all a negative remark) The fact that you can drive the entire country in a day is so cool. To go from Wisconsin to Florida in the US, it’s a 22 hour drive one way. That’s not even that far, compared to driving other places in the US, like from New York to out west. I forget how massive the US is, until it gets put into perspective. It’s just so normal for it to be this big. Would love to go to Europe & to drive the length of England like you did! ❤
Hope you can do it sometime!
This is so interesting! I was a passenger through the Channel Tunnel on the Eurostar last year, from Paris to London, and loved that experience. Very cool to see what it is like driving your own vehicle through.
Thanks! Sounds like you had an amazing experience!
Can't believe you're excited about the tunnel, by 1995 I'd decided the ferry was more enjoyable, ok, if pressed for time I'd use it but not otherwise.
I watch several travel videos, but I think you are the most enthusiastic and informative person I've watched. I've never even heard of this tunnel, but I loved how you described each step of the way. And I love how you summarized the items needed to go from England to France. I mean, they make sense, but it was nice to get that rundown. When you mentioned you would be on a train, I thought it would be like a small passenger train with your vehicle on the bottom. I didn't realize you would be in your car the whole time. Then again, if I have the timing correctly, it's only a 35-minute trip. I'm an American from Portland, Oregon and I would love to check that out sometime!
Thanks for watching Monika, it was a really fun experience! I'm glad you liked the video!
Les américains du nord sont souvent mal informés sur le monde qui les entoure, mais ce n'est pas obligatoirement leur faute ! Ils ont l'impression depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale qu'ils sont les seuls à exister sur terre !!
Have recently taken ferry from Dover to Dunkirk, mine first time too driving in the mainland, I can exactly corelate the nervousness & enthusiasm!
Having driven in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and little bit in France. Have found out that Netherlands has best roads of all! - Car doesnt drive there, it feels like it rolls. Tyres give no noise and all u hear is wind getting into ur wing mirror and engine noise.
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Love this video. I felt your excitement all the way through. I went on Eurostar from London to Lille last month and it was a real bucket-list experience. Now I feel like going back with my car and doing the version of the crossing you did!
You should do the trip with your car!
I used to travel to Brussels from London for business. It took 2 hours and you had little sensation of movement in the tunnel.
Once I flew back to Manchester and the local trains took 2.5 hours to do the 50 miles home!
Bob Earnshaw.
The RUclipsr shows you step-by-step what to do and what lane to go in when you are entering the Euro tunnel from England in a camper van.🏴
Great presentation Ruth. Well done. I've never undertaken the Chunnel experience but in 60's on the ferry, 70's on the Hovercraft(on a motorcycle!) and otherwise flew in/out of Europe. Your presentation evokes the grand adventure and I wish you the best!
Many thanks!
Thank you. Through your video ,I was able to increase my knowledge about travel between the UK and France.😊 When I saw you riding the train while still in your car and passing through the undersea tunnel, I felt the excitement of being on the journey with you. I'm looking forward to watching your next video about your trip in France. From Japan.😊😊
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!