VANLIFE CROATIA - Island Hopping along the Adriatic Coast

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @captcooper5159
    @captcooper5159 Год назад +1

    Greg, it is people like you who help everyone have a better holiday. Your videos provide valuable information when planning a trip. I appreciate the effort it takes to create them. Thank you for this, indeed!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  Год назад

      Thank you for such great feedback hope you have a great trip yourself.

  • @HouselessNotHomeless
    @HouselessNotHomeless 2 года назад +5

    Hahaha I love them roads 😂 I wouldn't think twice about them roads in my old van...
    Thank you for the mention and as for the rubbish you can only do what you can do
    Good video also I enjoyed that.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +2

      I’m pleased you liked it mate. I could see us getting stuck and not making it back out. Hope you are keeping well 👍🏼😃

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. 👍🚐😎

  • @suepaulbrown9512
    @suepaulbrown9512 2 года назад +1

    The colour of that sea on a sunny day!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      The whole coast is very beautiful 🤩

  • @FionaJayneA
    @FionaJayneA 2 года назад +4

    Croatia is definitely somewhere we need to visit! Thank you for this beautiful scenery. Its so calming to watch!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      We will go back to explore more with better weather as the sea is begging to be swam in 😃👍🏼

    • @FionaJayneA
      @FionaJayneA 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Yeah that water will be full of little fish and white sands. Ideal for swimming. It reminds me very much of the water around Ibiza and Formentera.

  • @tonylee8550
    @tonylee8550 2 года назад +1

    Croatia has got to be another bucket lister👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      It’s worth a visit. We can’t fault it 😃

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 2 года назад +1

    I served two tours in Bosnia and even in the aftermath of civil war the beauty of the place was evident. I hope to visit again one day, just need to build my camper first! Lol

  • @prussell7377
    @prussell7377 2 года назад +3

    Great video, Croatia looks amazing, stunning scenery, drone shows off the lovely coastlines, looking forward to seeing the next chapter & one of our favourite places as you head north, Slovenia 🇸🇮

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +3

      We stay at the winter Olympic ski jump centre in Slovenia. An amazing place with free services.

  • @snoman1999
    @snoman1999 2 года назад +1

    All these You Tubers making artistic shots of their high tech coffee making apparatus and there’s Greg putting a teaspoon of Douwe Egberts finest instant into his mug #keepingitreal👊🏼😆

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      That has made me laugh mate :D thank you

  • @yodaworks
    @yodaworks 2 года назад

    what a great bread toasting sequence ...

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan7129 2 года назад +1

    Agreed Croatia is stunning. Thank you & Lou for showing us around 😊

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      I’m glad you liked it Kat. Best wishes 😊😃

    • @katcankan7129
      @katcankan7129 2 года назад

      @@GregVirgoe Thank you. The same to you & Lou 😊💜

  • @anthonypaterson7066
    @anthonypaterson7066 2 года назад +1

    We love Croatia, Some great squares and eateries inside the walls in Split. Stay safe & enjoy.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      We’ve had great food in Croatia. There’s a lot of Italian influences

  • @ronbooth1382
    @ronbooth1382 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful place Greg and fantastic drone footage. I bet Lou wasn't happy cos' she missed breakfast that day!! See you very soon, Love to Lou

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I was up about 6am for sunrise and she normally lies in till much later. you snooze 🛌 you lose 🤣

    • @ronbooth1382
      @ronbooth1382 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Ah poor Lou - but very true !

  • @adamurban143
    @adamurban143 2 года назад +2

    You are living the dream!
    I've always wanted to make a road trip to Italy and Croatia, hopefully dreams come true soon.
    Love the video, it's a well done vlog, sir.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I’m a firm believer that whatever you want you can achieve with hard work and perseverance. Good luck 😉

  • @Gallivantinggriffiths
    @Gallivantinggriffiths 2 года назад +1

    some cracking spots there greg..... that coastline is just stunning

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Glen, it’s been a really nice surprise for us. Not somewhere we have thought of as a holiday destination but that view has changed.

    • @Gallivantinggriffiths
      @Gallivantinggriffiths 2 года назад

      @@GregVirgoe the first Croatian one it does out of season for 6ths inc ehu for 750 euro!!!

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 2 года назад +1

    Never been there but it looks lovely. The island would be a great place for a VW dealer - “Marco’s Polo’s “
    I love wandering around out of the way places just to see what’s what, even single track roads instead of bigger roads - now that’s got me into one or two tight situations but great to look back on!
    I must admit to being quite jealous of you two - enjoy!

  • @paulrixon1644
    @paulrixon1644 2 года назад +1

    Another well made video! Brilliant I can’t wait to get going again.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      It’s a great place to visit, plus it doesn’t count towards your 90days either 👍🏼🤩

    • @paulrixon1644
      @paulrixon1644 2 года назад

      Greg, Thanks for that. Wife and me dipped out last year as the promised date of July for the delivery of our new van didn’t happen until Mid. November. So for the first time in about 10 years we had to stay home!

  • @gallivantinggalantes
    @gallivantinggalantes 2 года назад +1

    Hi both, a great video and what fantastic scenery and the beautiful blue sea. Thank you for taking us with you x

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      I’m pleased you liked it. Thank you for a lovely comment. 👍🏼😃

  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 2 года назад +1

    A really nice video, we both enjoyed it.

  • @annemarsden2323
    @annemarsden2323 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant video thank you both 🚐👍🏻

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Thank you very much 🙏🏼😊

  • @sircaptainchaos2388
    @sircaptainchaos2388 2 года назад +1

    spot on you 2 some lovely places nice to see them

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it 👍🏼😊

  • @ianofsjkartwork
    @ianofsjkartwork 2 года назад +1

    That is one beautiful country Greg........awesome drone footage and well put together vlog..........stay safe........thanks for sharing

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Thank you very much. Nice to hear you liked the video 👍🏼😃

  • @WanderbusAdventures
    @WanderbusAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Quite fancy the idea of off season in Croatia, off season anywhere really 😊. Thanks for sharing.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      It was very quiet wherever we went. Nice if you like your own company. Shortage of places to eat out or have an evening drink. But minor drawback for such a beautiful country.

  • @arthurkettle3010
    @arthurkettle3010 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video Greg....Croatia is such a beautiful country and you captured it well 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you 😊

  • @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs
    @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs 2 года назад +1

    Nice one Greg. Another very informative vlog for people considering Croatia in the off-season. Having just toured Croatia throughout December and January ourselves, we can vouch for everything you said about wild camping with a van in the off-season. We felt completely at ease and never had any problems with the police at all. Its also one hell of a beautiful country to visit!👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      You guys really made the most of the many beaches on your travels even at this time of year. Happy travels to you both 👍🏼😃

    • @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs
      @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe We got very lucky with the weather to be honest. We did have a couple of grey days but for the majority of time, it was around 17°c and clear. Coming from the North of England, thats summer weather 😅 All the best. Look forward to your take on Plitvicka next! 👍

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 2 года назад +1

    We really enjoyed your episode looking forward to the next one guys

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Thank you Nick. Glad you liked it👍🏼

  • @dutchglobetrotter6464
    @dutchglobetrotter6464 2 года назад +1

    Great episode Greg, thanks!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Really glad you enjoyed it 😃

  • @gordonbryson2986
    @gordonbryson2986 2 года назад +1

    Greatvlog again Greg it's years since we were in Dubrovnik (then named) and we stayed in curricula twenty odd years ago so you have put it back on out things to visit list this year many thanks again stay safe and well from bonnie Scotland

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I’m glad it’s given you some good for thought. Hope you have a great time.

  • @stuartdunkerton2490
    @stuartdunkerton2490 2 года назад +1

    Thank you guys have been watching you from the van build days so in formative we have a little VW T 2 camper
    At the moment which we have restored over the past few years and are hoping to tour the UK this year
    After which we are hoping to do our own build look forward to your next film .stu

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much for following our channel from build to tour videos. It’s really appreciated 👍🏼😃

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 года назад +1

    goodr vid on your trip in the van keep up the good vids thanks lee

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Thank you for your continued support of our channel. Really appreciated 👍🏼😃

  • @ciaranokelly3693
    @ciaranokelly3693 2 года назад +1

    Another great video Greg and Lou. I have been told by a higher power than me that we shall be heading that way next year. 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I guarantee you’ll enjoy it 👍🏼😃

  • @mickwhitney922
    @mickwhitney922 2 года назад +1

    Thats s nice site and you doing a review of the place reminds me of wish you were here back in the day 😀 😄 ps that's a complement 😉😊😊😊

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Are you saying I look like Judith Chalmers 🤣🤣🤣 that made me laugh. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

    • @mickwhitney922
      @mickwhitney922 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe well with a wig maybe. But I couldn't remember her name so well done 👏 👍

  • @georgehiggins6796
    @georgehiggins6796 2 года назад +1

    Higgywiggy,
    Great videos, make shore you visit Pula with its Roman arena it’s stunning.

  • @weekendovanie6593
    @weekendovanie6593 2 года назад

    Do not forget to visit Trogir oldquater. Should be somewhere between Split and Zadar. Enjoy :)

  • @noelgregdavis8235
    @noelgregdavis8235 2 года назад +1

    Good vlog greg the sound was a 100% keep them coming

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Was it better this time, I bumped up the vlogs by 5dB. Still learning the new pro software it’s a lot different to my old one

    • @noelgregdavis8235
      @noelgregdavis8235 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe ye greg it was a hell of a lot better

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      @@noelgregdavis8235 do you listen in headphones 🎧 or on tv or smart device?

  • @antoniomonteiro6008
    @antoniomonteiro6008 2 года назад +1

    From what I've seen on photos and videos in the past, Croatia is definitely a beautiful country I'd like to visit. And that old walled town! How many times on holiday 🤔 your waiting for someone to get out of your shot when taking a photo of a scenery 😀 😄

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      it is very unusual not to see anyone at all, quite strange :D

  • @DJRogEurotour
    @DJRogEurotour 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful drone shots once again Greg, then I was about to comment, then all those plastic bottles, Shame...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I know it is a real shame we did want to spend some time on that beach but with the mess it wasn't nice

  • @vanman_bavaria
    @vanman_bavaria 2 года назад +2

    I'm not a local, just some German tourist who has been in Ctoatia somewhere between 40 and 50 times. Actually you were pretty lucky with the weather on Korcula, the weather you had in Omis in more typical for November. There is a reason why Croatia is not a winter destination like southern Spain or Portugal. You can be lucky, but usually between middle of September and beginning of October the weather changes from sunny and hot to cloundy/rainy/miserable. My favorite time of the year for Croatia is May and early June. July/August it is too hot and too crowded with tourists.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Considering how late in the year it was we have been really lucky. Most of the time still in T shirt with the odd day of rain. 👍🏼😃

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful place and I was amazed how deserted the town was on the Saturday afternoon. Lucky you didn't get reported for anti social behaviour whispering in the alley to be heard. 😗

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I was trying my best not to disturb anybody in hibernation 😂👍🏼

  • @remyllebeau77
    @remyllebeau77 2 года назад +1

    I would love to visit there sometime.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      It’s a wonderful place, highly recommend it 👍🏼😊

  • @rogerjob2780
    @rogerjob2780 2 года назад +1

    Thanks guys 😎🍷🚍⚓️🇬🇧

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      You’re welcome 👍🏼😃

  • @pbsalyid5323
    @pbsalyid5323 2 года назад +1

    Nice 👍

  • @Skunkola
    @Skunkola 2 года назад +1

    Nice ty

  • @antbarton6763
    @antbarton6763 2 года назад

    Yet again another fantastic video, glad to see you got the drone Gregg 😊 which did you go for? Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next 1. Oh and when will you be doing this other van you talked about converting? Cheers

  • @Raul689
    @Raul689 2 года назад +1

    Hi Greg. Just wandering how do you cope with the hot summer nights giving that you have no windows near the bed.
    Thanks!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Because we don’t have windows we don’t get any solar gain at that end of the van so it stays a lot cooler during the day. Then directly over the bed we have a Maxxfan which we can put on very low supplying cool air over the bed in the hot nights. We have camped in 38°C daytime temps and the vans has stayed 10° cooler inside. We keep reflective blinds on the cab to also cut down any solar gain.

    • @Raul689
      @Raul689 2 года назад

      I was expecting to get really hot but now it makes sense. Thanks a lot Greg! Looking forward to your next adventure

  • @ianemery7785
    @ianemery7785 2 года назад +2

    Another great video from Greg and Lou, we’re really enjoying following your journey as Croatia looks fantastic and certainly somewhere we’ll aim for. Can you please give me an idea of how much sightseeing is possible for someone with limited mobility, I’m OK for 300-400 yards at a time but slopes really find me out. Appreciate any comments 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Some of the hills are a challenge. The walk down from the cemetery to the town was steep. Are you able to take advantage of disabled parking. There were spaces in the town you could use. 👍🏼😃

    • @ianemery7785
      @ianemery7785 2 года назад +2

      @@GregVirgoe Thanks for taking the time to reply. I do have a blue badge, although I don’t know the legality of using a UK badge since Brexit, also we are in a 7mtr A class so both width and length can be a challenge for parking. I guess a lot of our sightseeing will be from the motorhome seats much like being in the Alps which is fine but some towns are just too enticing to miss! Looking forward to watching some more of your adventures, and thanks again.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +2

      @@ianemery7785 then perhaps a mobility scooter in your garage for those longer excursions 👍🏼😃

    • @ianemery7785
      @ianemery7785 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Yes, I do carry a small buggy but, getting older, I’m trying to keep some joints working, haha.🥴

  • @WanderingWheelie
    @WanderingWheelie 2 года назад +1

    10:30 into the Vlog made us laugh it certainly is dead in a graveyard Greg!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      I’m so glad you noticed. Thank you for leaving a comment. Yay 😃

  • @stradaview2000
    @stradaview2000 2 года назад +1

    Shout out to you, Greg, for yor informational, entertaining, and calming vids. Who was the source for the background ambient guitar tracks?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I use Epidemic sounds for my music. It’s a subscription service that allows me to use them without copyright issues. 👍🏼😃

    • @stradaview2000
      @stradaview2000 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe - thanks! Will check them out.

  • @jeronomosp
    @jeronomosp 2 года назад +1

    Looks amazing! Have you had a swim or is the look of the water the best bit at present??

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      It was a bit chilly 🥶 and choppy some times. 🤣

  • @ad-van-ture
    @ad-van-ture 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see your continued travels🤙is croatia a good option for getting out of the shengen zone/free camping any good?ATB Shane👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Please check out this video as well there are great places to visit 👍🏼😃
      ruclips.net/video/Kr060pL0GLE/видео.html

  • @martincraven4202
    @martincraven4202 2 года назад +1

    That took me back to our visit to the island. When we eventually get Ralph finished we will be heading to Croatia and Omis looks amazing. Do you have a route of the whole trip anywhere mate?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      Yes we want to go back to Omis for a proper holiday and spend a bit more time exploring. Sorry I don’t have a map. We normally make up these trips as we go along. 😃👍🏼

  • @ciaranoconnor6783
    @ciaranoconnor6783 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Are you allowed to post credits for the music , you have played some great tunes

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I use a subscription service by Epidemic Sounds. I pay them an annual fee so I can use the music without any copyright issues. There are over 35,000 tracks to chose from. I glad you like my choices 👍🏼

  • @tomprentice6935
    @tomprentice6935 2 года назад +1

    ⚔️💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎(stroke)

  • @siajnesdunk
    @siajnesdunk 2 года назад +1

    That's really beautiful. Did you get an opportunity to go swimming in the Adriatic Sea? It should often be almost 20C even in November, one of the locals once told me.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      I really wanted to, and regret that I didn’t but most days it was quite choppy with the weather.

  • @paulwooldridge903
    @paulwooldridge903 2 года назад +1

    Great vlog as usual. Besides using common sense, how do you know if it's okay to fly your drone in any given area? Cheers

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      You can use Drone assist in the uk to give you safe fly zones. There are restrictions on flying distance when you take your test. That’s the best way forward. 😊

    • @paulwooldridge903
      @paulwooldridge903 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Thank you

  • @laughingboyblue3201
    @laughingboyblue3201 2 года назад +1

    Hi Greg, great vlog as usual. We’re hoping to get down there next September with our dog on board. How dog friendly are the beaches there and are there many restrictions ?
    Cheers

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      I did not see any signs on the ones we visited. That may not be the case in Omis as it’s very much a tourist beach.

  • @Wayne-ks9gd
    @Wayne-ks9gd 2 года назад +1

    Hi Greg, when you have visited some of the hot country's what's it been like living in the van, has it been uncomfortable for you both with the heat ?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      We have stayed in temp’s as high as 38°C and inside the van has been nearly 10° cooler. The good insulation acts like a cool box keeping the transmission of heat out. The best thing you can do is have external reflective blinds for the windows as solar gain is the biggest heat source in vehicles.

  • @johnsutton2527
    @johnsutton2527 2 года назад

    I bet it was a bit scary going through that village with no one about.

  • @nbc902
    @nbc902 2 года назад +1

    How much were these accommodations?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      All the links you need are in the video description 😃
      www.lavanda-camping.com/en/price-list-camping

  • @Sch3ll3
    @Sch3ll3 2 года назад +1

    White panel van with two roof windows and solar panels on the roof and dark tinted windows on the side?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Yes I know 🤣 but it’s not a big square box with caravan windows and loads of graphics.

    • @Sch3ll3
      @Sch3ll3 2 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Hope you don't get this wrong... I love your channel and your videos are really grat, but I just don't think your van is icognito...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      @@Sch3ll3 I know don’t panic 😱

  • @stansnape3634
    @stansnape3634 2 года назад

    Cant find your latest blogs why ....................................

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      This is our latest vlog 🤔
      If you are subscribed then select all videos on the bell options. Also in setting make sure notifications are turned on in your app. You can always click on your subscription tab and scroll down until you find our videos. Or just head to our page and you see all the videos there. So many ways 😃

  • @osvetniknemilosrdni671
    @osvetniknemilosrdni671 2 года назад +1

    In Croatia, you can camp wherever you want ... especially outside the city, nobody cares, not even the police! Just do not light a fire, in the open or in the woods. Then the penalty can be very high, especially in summer.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      In any country we need to respect the surrounding and leave no trace fir the benefit of everyone else 😊