Jon....don't ever change mate, you are such a great couple and Jess is the perfect life partner for you. I know that's a bit mushy but I lost my soulmate last summer, she died after 41 years together, and mate we were just like you two. Our life was filled with fun and laughter much like yours so obviously is. We had a good deal of (Short lived) tiffs during our time together, usually over nothing much, and ALWAYS woke up the next day forgetting any arguments what might have occurred the day before. At the age of 65 I never REALLY have grown up, my 'J' always said that I'm a 13 year old in a man's body.....and she loved me for it. Your vlogs have helped me enormously over the last Seven months and I look forward to seeing so many more.....Happy New Year guys.
Sounds trite thanks to TV, but I’m very sorry for your loss. So pleased that you found each other and were able to have so much time together (and appreciate it) Glad you’ve found things that are helping you get through it. Distraction is indeed a bit of a life saver. Thank goodness for the wonders of the internet that gives us access to wonderful stuff like these guys. Hang in there Kevin, time really does help ❤️🩹
Thanks Kevin and we are so sorry to hear this 🥲, its times like this when I remember how even when things are bad i should still appreciate what we have got as life is so short and cruel sometimes, our thought are with you mate 💪💪💪💙💙💙
My new Saturday morning routine is to get up and put your latest video on. I smile, I laugh, I enjoy the scenery and the banter. I'm then in the happiest mood for the rest of the day. You are such a tonic, whatever you have you should bottle it and sell it! I wish it could be Saturday every day. Safe travels x
WOW ! What an amazing adventure. A couple so in love, breath taking scenery and such professional production the memories that you are creating are priceless 🙏
Naw thanks so much 🥰 that’s so lovely 💙💙 we are so grateful for the chance to share our adventures and to have them recorded for our future, it blows our minds looking back at them now and we’ve only been doing it a year, can’t wait to watch them in 20 years!!
Hey Guys.... Im 54 from Scotland (Glasgow)...not a Socials person (although i understand it all ... the autosegmentation)....loving your channel....its the only thing i have watched regularly on RUclips ( I dip in and dip out). Just a quick intervention.... Johnny Boy.......... Get a ring on the finger of that beautiful lassie.... before she gets fed up and has a bad day and goes somewhere else where someone else does! I know you said earlier that you don't both believe in marriage or understand the need, but let me tell you that it does make you feel different, better, proper and settled (I've led a few lifes, never married for similar reasons as you say - finally got married at 49 and never been happier, dont leave it that long!)- there is nothing wrong with commitment to the "only person I would ever want to travel around the World with"......Somewhere in the Artic , you can find a diamond (a real one!) and Melt the Internet. Regards and keep on keepin' on....Kind Regards Paul xx
This is my favourite RUclips channel and content . Two nut jobs but loving life and living life . What more could we ask for !! Respect to you both and keep being you're amazing self , The world needs more people like you in it . Keep shining bright and I hope you both have an amazing 2024 .
Jess, "Pick your feet up" had me laughing. Great vlog Guy's. Truly wonderful scenery. Someone commented that they were glad to see John was back to normal. Normal? Come on.😂😂😂 Love that fella. Stay safe, you two.
Guys we have just found you. We love you! Your so real and relatable. Thank you so much for letting us into your lives. You so need to do a collaboratively with Kingin it!!!! Kara and Nate 1st then King in it then you guys! Criang and Amy are so going to need your help in their new house 🤣. Thank you!!!
😂😂😂😂 thanks guys, we are big fans of them guys too, a bit jealous of the house project to be honest, glad they have found the dream place to settle down in 😁😁
The Norwegian Tourist Board is very grateful to you.. 😉. Great footage, funny and informative. It is amazing to follow the both of you.. Looking at the Van so far, except for the hickup before Bergen, it seems to hold on quite good..? As the "real" cold is on its way, really interested how the 'box' is handling the temperatures outside below it was designed for. Take care and stay save!
🥰 thanks so much, it’s hard to do it any kind of justice it’s so beautiful. The camper part of the van is doing brilliantly. It was -25 the other day and we still stayed lovely and warm in the back 😃
Norway is breathtaking and thank you so much for the amazing footage! However, slight correction not sure John will never be normal 😂😂😂😂 And that’s cool lol😂😂
I am Norwegian and I have never experienced such a cold winter in my 64-year-old life. It is colder than normal throughout the country. But it's OK! 😎 Otherwise, very nice video from Norway. Brilliant!
Yes, you're right, I lived through some vicious winters in Britain, where cities were at a standstill. The earth is a marvellous self-regulating environment for all life. It goes through cycles of adjustment, and sometimes it goes through periods where it needs to cool down or warm up. Therefore, it is wise to accept the fact that we have to adapt to these periods of correction in the weather patterns. After the horrible winters of the 40s, 50s and 60s, Britain needed to warm up, and in76, we had a very hot summer to bring up the temperature. The process is ongoing, and now we are cooling down again, one assumes,in order at some point, that we may experience a glorious summer once again.
Wow what a totally amazing video from Start to Finish, including you making me grip the side of my chair when you were up the top after the cable car. I thought you were walking towards the edge when suddenly it was like you were going over the side, only to see (drone) wonderful view so high up. The content of the video was superb. John never grow up it’s what gives the channel true interaction with your followers. Jess adore you, your a great couple. See you soon ❤️💙 xxxx
The toboggan run looked fantastic. The scenery was stunning. The key to a good relationship is not to bottle everything up, therefore a good argument often always helps.
The ground under Bryggen is very unstable, and causes major damage to the buildings. Falling water levels and incurable rot damage mean that some of Bergen's top tourist attractions at Vågen sink every year.
It wheels spins sometimes but only if I’m a bit aggressive with acceleration, they groove the ice which gives quite allot of grip and it’s strange but the snow over the ice makes it a bit better, not had to use the shovel yet but if I lived here I would definitely use studded tyres as I’ve heard they are much better 👍
Sounds great, I was a bit worried that your tires would not work. I have met many winter travellers without winter tires driving only half the speed limit because they did not have any grip. People driving 40 in the 80 km/h are almost always making a queue.
Scenery is lovely. Im in the Jess camp on the sleep at least 8 hours. Ive been laid up with flu all week so catching vids here and there when i have the energy.
Amazing roads, cleared but not heavily salted as everyone has winter (and studded) tyres. And knows how to drive in such conditions. Oh and the main issue of folk in Scotland getting pissed off about campers is when they are in flocks and all you can see are a wall of white plywood.
People know how to drive there! Norway was definitely the best for their road clearing. We try to avoid places where anyone else is parked up to stop that exact problem
Happy 2024. The best thing about your videos is that I sit and watch with a constant smile and laugh along at your shenanigans. You are a mood booster. Thanks. 👍😁👍
I wonder which came first. The Bergen style hotdog or the Reykjavik style hotdog. Norway is officially on my bucket list. In the meantime I’ll just keep working on my “norsk på Duolingo”. Supposedly Norwegian is one of the easier European languages to learn. However Duo doesn’t do a very good job of explaining/teaching the grammar. And when you’ve also studied German, the lack of grammar instruction is a bit frustrating. Also John, if you ever want to play with a snowblower, you and Jess can come visit us in Wisconsin and play with it to your heart’s desire.
😂😂 yeah I’m not too sure we need one in the uk for the week we have snow sometimes, didn’t realise it was meant to be such an easy language, I like duo too, want to learn Spanish but have been slacking lately 😁
Hi Jess and John - your vids should come with a public health warning - I couldn’t breathe for laughing what with Johns reverse snow angel to the spaniel ears 🤣 🤣 I didn’t think I was a person particularly bothered about views but WOW they are spectacular over there. I’m completely blown away and even more determined to book the cruise to see the Northern Lights. Thank you for taking us along. Safe travels xx
Never lose you silliness with each other always keep that it’s what keeps lovely relationships like yours alive, lovely video,again some beautiful scenery
Wow a visual feast of landscapes. Very entertaining. And I really enjoy all the tool references. There's enough girlie channels on YT traveling foreign lands. Thks Jon 4 keeping it blokey.
👍yeah, I’m turning into a bit of a ‘The Sainbury’s Couple’ bore. (That’s what I’ve been told to refer to them as. Yes, I am possibly mentioning them a bit too much…😂)
Leave the lady to have 8rs sleep, I'm a light sleeper but when we had our canal boat I would be up and get going and leave my wife and the cat to sleep. Super video guys, till next Saturday ttfn
Glad your noggin is feeling better John. Bergen looks ace, love how even the Raddison is even in an old wonky building in the 'old town'. Nice dome shot and retaliation Jess 🙂. The pancakes! You'll be in a shadow foamed box of your own soon John if you carry on with that. lol
08:00 had me in stiches what a direct hit , however Jess stole my heart @ 08:29 she a great lady . Loving the vlogs keep them coming I know they are time consuming putting it all together but its well worth the effort , excellent production
About the Temperature thing - The UK has high humidity so when it's cold there is still moisture in the air and on your skin that pulls heat away, think sweating in winter which is why it always feels colder in the UK that it is. In Norway it is so cold there is no water in the air as it's all frozen so it doesn't feel as cold as your skin and more pleasant. (unless it's snowing or you go to crazy low temperatures ofcourse)
That’s so lovely of you thank you!! Nothing like a good shower! Not sure where we are heading exactly still need to finish planning the route 😂 but we might just take you up on that if we are you’re way on thank you 💙
I live in Finland and we went on a skiing trip with the boys in Levi a month ago and in less than 200 km the outside temperature changed from -9°C in Rovaniemi to -25°C in Levi, so you should think about what you wear in these nordic weather.
Beautiful scenery, did almoust the same trip beginning of December unfortunately alone as my Partner passed away a month earlier . Lovely to see such a couple with so much love.
Truly superb. The thing that amazed me about Scandinavia is that everything still works in winter. No dramas. No excuses. We are destined to spend our lives waiting for management, Jon. But that's the price if you want pancakes for breakfast. Onwards. Safe, happy travels 👍
Well what an adventure your having, loving the enthusiasm, looks gorgeous you are a joy to watch John a tad enthusiastic on times bless him. Have great week and stay safe 😅
You two seem to have the best fun on your adventures. We thought that the Atlantic road was too short and it wasn't helped by the sea mist rolling in when we got there but we then went up to Trollstiegen which was the most fantastic drive! Im looking forward to seeing your next video. Keep them coming.
Thanks very much, sometimes the weather is so frustrating hey, it’s so hot and miss to weather u can see the beauty of the place of now but when the good days come it’s incredible 😁
A brilliant vlog as usual and the scenery gets even more beautiful, if that’s possible. Thank you for bringing us along with you. We had the air mass metre go on our VW but luckily we had a VW truck at the time hubby just swooped them over and it worked so bought a new one for the camper and solved the problem 👋👋👋
Stunning! The scenery (and banter😂) has really come into it's own this week. I think a lot of us blokes run on 6 hours sleep, it's probably why we don't live as long. The key to not making it any shorter is to let the lady get her full 8 hours 😉
The machine you put the sleds in is not a snowblower but a "tråkkemaskin", it makes ski tracks or in your case just a flat hard surface that you sled on.
Hope you are able to see the Northern Lights at some point. I guess you have no problems looking for Birthday & Christmas presents for John - "Snap-on" voucher every time. "Brilliant Bit Of Kit" :-)
That toboggan run looked amazing. Reminds me of the time my bro got married in Lapland and the day before the wedding he tobogganed down a hill hitting a pile of snow and ragdolled in the air. It was funny when we found out he was fine but that guy is crazy.
That Norwegian attempt on the phone was too cute 🧡😃 well done. Only thing as someone else mentioned maybe tires w metal spikes an option but kinda pricey I guess. Lookin forward to next week, nice 2 follow you along u both have such good energy.
Wishing you both the very best 2024 has to offer you. Thank you both for such an amazing watch for all and so pleased you are safe and sound. Lovin your work folks 💙💯💙
Absolutely breathtaking scenery So glad John is better as even though I don't know you guys I was a bit worried lol. I can imagine you would have tiffs being in such a small place all the time but it's good that they don't last long. Happy New year to you both. Can't wait for the next one x
Oohh surprise intro for a van trouble shoot... Kind of interesting but I know John can fix it. The worst thing is if there will be a parts to be replace and your in the middle of nowhere. I know it will not happen to that van. As I see the van is well maintained. Take care always and stay safe ❤
This latest video (Outstanding in every respect!) had me re-living and re-tracing (on Google Earth) a trip I made in summer some 40 years back. Took the train Oslo to Bergen via Myrdal where I took the Flamsbana railway down to Flam at the end of the Aurlansfjord. One of the steepest, thirstiest railways in the world which has been rated in the top ten most beautiful rail journeys wordwide. Not sure of the winter timetables but maybe try and fit it in on the way back south? Safe travels chaps. So looking forward to the next episode 😊 Pete
WOW!!!!! 😲😳 Absolutely breathtaking scenery 🌲❄️🌨️☃️ Looks amazing & you get to play in the snow 🛷 brilliant, however, I think I would’ve passed out on that cable car, OMG😱 I’m not even sure I would’ve been able to get on it in the first place, but the ride down looked so much fun. Glad you managed to fix the van, hopefully she stays running as she should 🤞🏻no more hiccups. Anyway, Jon, stop being annoying & there won’t be any more tiffs, let Jess get ready at her leisure, there’s no rush, so pack it in 🫵🏼🤣😂🤣😂 Absolutely love you two, can’t wait for next weeks antics, I mean, adventure lol 🤦🏼♀️🤣😂🤣 see you Saturday🫶🏼 💙✌🏻x
Another fantastic vlog. Thanks for taking us along. I was in Norway a few months ago and went around the roundabout in the tunnel. It was quite surreal! In Alensund the metal benches by the water front are heated. A nice place to park your bottom when it's cold :) Happy New Year and stay safe x
23:05 Actually, you could have made it for a walk if you'd have snowshoes. It's tiring for the first person who makes the track, but the experience is magnificent. 😊
Looks so cool sledging must of been mental and fun at same time,scenery is just incredible, video 📹 footage amazing as normal with u guys,finally i love seeing the laughter you share and give each other as much banter along the travelling ❤
Natural pancakes are the best! We’re here to give a second opinion if you want one Jess. Though if he was nervous with the blinds open, i cant imagine how he’d be about youproudly displaying em on the interwebs!
I did the Arctic Adventure, in the SUMMER of 2014 with my son and some mates in our Lotus 7 replicas that we built. Loving your adventures as it brings back incredible memories and creates a whole load of new ones! Norway also beautiful in the Summer, but the snow is a whole other dimension! I'd recommend Norway to anyone who wants a roadtrip adventure. Keep doing what you do guys. ❤
Also make sure to take the Coast road when you go North, a bit more ferries but a lot nicer view. And you must take a trip down Lofoten. On your way back you need to stop in Kragerø and buy some propper sausages from the butcher and Arendal witch combined with Bergen inspred the movie Frozen. Get some new warmer clothes as well, ask the locals and they give you some tips (like putting newspaper as a sole in your boots).
@@E-Norway unfortunately we didn’t as the roads were an ice rink and it was such bad weather we couldn’t even see the mountains, will have to visit another time tho
Of course, the great thing about spaniels ears is that they make fantastic face warmers! What a beautiful country and the view from the cable car was insane. Have you seen the Northern Lights yet? Great video, can't wait for next week. Stay safe and warm.
Wow the views are totally amazing and the snow sled down looked breathtaking amazing to go down. So much fun 😊 Thanks for such amazing and funny Video from your both. Looks so magical there ❤❤
OMG that was stunning! I didn't want this one to end - the scenery so beautiful - pure and peaceful. Thank you both for bringin this to us - it's just another world isn't it? Can't wait for the next installment!
Another great video guys, the scenery is just epic. We really laughed at the snowball scene. I would love to go on that toboggan run, that looks amazing. Im looking to the pancake pictures you post on shrove Tuesday….😂😂😂😂😂 Cant wait for the next video. Safe travels and enjoy.
Loving this series and loving the Guy Martin Merch John is wearing!!! Maybe John should challenge Guy to a World Record attempt on the Tobbogan run !!? Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure, can't wait for the next video. Love to you both - stay safe....
Been waiting for a bit of jeopardy, recon the next episode might deliver! Beautiful filming, really loving the toboggan run and the fun. I need to visit Norway!
You two are such a good laugh! What an amazing trip you are having.... Also amazed at how well that van takes on those ice covered roads. Good health and stay warm!!
What beautiful scenery you two are so lucky you absolutely make my Saturday morning i smile from start to finish some of your wee quips are hilarious remember to keep you pancakes and small tool warm 😁😁😁
You guys are so entertaining and loving life. Thanks for the work you put in to bring us your adventures. I'm totally hooked on your channel. Keep safe in the plummeting temperatures. The record low temps in Sweden mentioned on the BBC weather.....
Awesome just awesome some really good laughs in this one. I love watching you guys. There's so much verity in your vids and there really professionally done. This would make an excellent TV SERIES. Oh and I've noticed Jess is starting to take an interest plant machinery too. I think she had a thing for that snow plough. so it gets even better 😂😂😂
It is actually possible to see moskus from the road. 22:06 🦣
Did you drive over the whole Dovrefjell E6 from Ålesund to Trondheim, or just dipped down E6 or RV65 from E39?
They can be seen on the westside or E6. But I have only seen them in the summer..
I have seen it too
Oh really that would be so cool
I can’t remember now but i think we did the e6
I don't think it's possible for John to talk about about a tool and not add "Brilliant bit of kit." At the end 😂
😂😂😂 went into a Norwegian tool shop yesterday he was like a kid in a candy shop 😂
Probably says the same about his own tool.🤣
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I dont think John is ok..has he bought any tools? He needs his tool therapy.😊
@@ericsebina256 😂😂😂
Jon....don't ever change mate, you are such a great couple and Jess is the perfect life partner for you. I know that's a bit mushy but I lost my soulmate last summer, she died after 41 years together, and mate we were just like you two. Our life was filled with fun and laughter much like yours so obviously is. We had a good deal of (Short lived) tiffs during our time together, usually over nothing much, and ALWAYS woke up the next day forgetting any arguments what might have occurred the day before. At the age of 65 I never REALLY have grown up, my 'J' always said that I'm a 13 year old in a man's body.....and she loved me for it. Your vlogs have helped me enormously over the last Seven months and I look forward to seeing so many more.....Happy New Year guys.
Sounds trite thanks to TV, but I’m very sorry for your loss. So pleased that you found each other and were able to have so much time together (and appreciate it) Glad you’ve found things that are helping you get through it. Distraction is indeed a bit of a life saver. Thank goodness for the wonders of the internet that gives us access to wonderful stuff like these guys. Hang in there Kevin, time really does help ❤️🩹
Thanks Kevin and we are so sorry to hear this 🥲, its times like this when I remember how even when things are bad i should still appreciate what we have got as life is so short and cruel sometimes, our thought are with you mate 💪💪💪💙💙💙
I’m 73 and thought that was the best fun videos ever as my old mate said you’re only young once but you can be juvenile all your life 👍🥸🐶😜
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😂😂 love it 👌
My new Saturday morning routine is to get up and put your latest video on. I smile, I laugh, I enjoy the scenery and the banter. I'm then in the happiest mood for the rest of the day. You are such a tonic, whatever you have you should bottle it and sell it! I wish it could be Saturday every day. Safe travels x
Same here Pete! 😊
Same!
💯% agree
Oh Pete, you’ve made my day 💙💙 what a wonderfully kind thing to say. To know it makes you smile means a lot. Thank you 😘
Yep. Total agreement from me too. 👍👏
Breathtaking country,
It truly is 🥰🇳🇴💙
WOW ! What an amazing adventure. A couple so in love, breath taking scenery and such professional production the memories that you are creating are priceless 🙏
Naw thanks so much 🥰 that’s so lovely 💙💙 we are so grateful for the chance to share our adventures and to have them recorded for our future, it blows our minds looking back at them now and we’ve only been doing it a year, can’t wait to watch them in 20 years!!
Guys your something else, you presentation, editing etc is brilliant, must be hard work producing this , good luck, can’t wait till the next one 👍
That’s so kind of you to say 💙 it is a lot of work but we love making it and being able to share it. Really appreciate 💙💙
Hey Guys.... Im 54 from Scotland (Glasgow)...not a Socials person (although i understand it all ... the autosegmentation)....loving your channel....its the only thing i have watched regularly on RUclips ( I dip in and dip out). Just a quick intervention.... Johnny Boy.......... Get a ring on the finger of that beautiful lassie.... before she gets fed up and has a bad day and goes somewhere else where someone else does! I know you said earlier that you don't both believe in marriage or understand the need, but let me tell you that it does make you feel different, better, proper and settled (I've led a few lifes, never married for similar reasons as you say - finally got married at 49 and never been happier, dont leave it that long!)- there is nothing wrong with commitment to the "only person I would ever want to travel around the World with"......Somewhere in the Artic , you can find a diamond (a real one!) and Melt the Internet. Regards and keep on keepin' on....Kind Regards Paul xx
This is my favourite RUclips channel and content . Two nut jobs but loving life and living life . What more could we ask for !! Respect to you both and keep being you're amazing self , The world needs more people like you in it . Keep shining bright and I hope you both have an amazing 2024 .
That’s such a lovely comment. And it means allot so thanks 🥰💙😁
Jess, "Pick your feet up" had me laughing. Great vlog Guy's. Truly wonderful scenery.
Someone commented that they were glad to see John was back to normal. Normal? Come on.😂😂😂 Love that fella. Stay safe, you two.
😂😂😂 Jon and normal don’t even go in the same sentence 😂😂 so glad you enjoyed it thanks for coming with us 💙
John Is so lucky you're an Aussie and so laid back when it comes to his jokes.
😂😂😂😂 your right there 😂👍
Guys we have just found you. We love you! Your so real and relatable. Thank you so much for letting us into your lives. You so need to do a collaboratively with Kingin it!!!! Kara and Nate 1st then King in it then you guys! Criang and Amy are so going to need your help in their new house 🤣. Thank you!!!
😂😂😂😂 thanks guys, we are big fans of them guys too, a bit jealous of the house project to be honest, glad they have found the dream place to settle down in 😁😁
this is what wild motorhoming is all about,everything is just perfection,the scenery,the camper,the filming..well done you both
Thanks very much 👍👍
love your chemistry together. real vibe. keep it up x
What a lovely thing to say thank you 💙
The Norwegian Tourist Board is very grateful to you.. 😉. Great footage, funny and informative. It is amazing to follow the both of you.. Looking at the Van so far, except for the hickup before Bergen, it seems to hold on quite good..? As the "real" cold is on its way, really interested how the 'box' is handling the temperatures outside below it was designed for. Take care and stay save!
🥰 thanks so much, it’s hard to do it any kind of justice it’s so beautiful. The camper part of the van is doing brilliantly. It was -25 the other day and we still stayed lovely and warm in the back 😃
Excellent! Norway is stunning and you’re showing it brilliantly. Glad that John is back to normal after the head bump. 😊
Thanks very much Jonathan 👍👍👍👍
Norway is breathtaking and thank you so much for the amazing footage! However, slight correction not sure John will never be normal 😂😂😂😂 And that’s cool lol😂😂
@@sharonlong8177 Normals relative I guess 😂
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I am Norwegian and I have never experienced such a cold winter in my 64-year-old life. It is colder than normal throughout the country. But it's OK! 😎
Otherwise, very nice video from Norway. Brilliant!
Thanks very much 😁😁💙
Yes, you're right, I lived through some vicious winters in Britain, where cities were at a standstill. The earth is a marvellous self-regulating environment for all life. It goes through cycles of adjustment, and sometimes it goes through periods where it needs to cool down or warm up. Therefore, it is wise to accept the fact that we have to adapt to these periods of correction in the weather patterns. After the horrible winters of the 40s, 50s and 60s, Britain needed to warm up, and in76, we had a very hot summer to bring up the temperature. The process is ongoing, and now we are cooling down again, one assumes,in order at some point, that we may experience a glorious summer once again.
Wow what a totally amazing video from Start to Finish, including you making me grip the side of my chair when you were up the top after the cable car. I thought you were walking towards the edge when suddenly it was like you were going over the side, only to see (drone) wonderful view so high up. The content of the video was superb. John never grow up it’s what gives the channel true interaction with your followers. Jess adore you, your a great couple. See you soon ❤️💙 xxxx
Thanks very much Stewart the cable car gets me every time, Jon doesn’t help the matter 🤦♀️😂😁💙
The toboggan run looked fantastic. The scenery was stunning. The key to a good relationship is not to bottle everything up, therefore a good argument often always helps.
😂😂😂 there’s no bottles in this house 😂😂 thanks very much 😁
The ground under Bryggen is very unstable, and causes major damage to the buildings. Falling water levels and incurable rot damage mean that some of Bergen's top tourist attractions at Vågen sink every year.
Blimey, that’s crazy
Is there times you loose grip on the roads (or the ESP or ABS) kicks in? Is it always easy to get out of parking? Have you used your showel yet?
I recommend proper winter tires with ice spikes 8:50
It wheels spins sometimes but only if I’m a bit aggressive with acceleration, they groove the ice which gives quite allot of grip and it’s strange but the snow over the ice makes it a bit better, not had to use the shovel yet but if I lived here I would definitely use studded tyres as I’ve heard they are much better 👍
Sounds great, I was a bit worried that your tires would not work.
I have met many winter travellers without winter tires driving only half the speed limit because they did not have any grip. People driving 40 in the 80 km/h are almost always making a queue.
Was a bit sketchy yesterday in the rain and ice, so heading back inland to find snow again 👍
Scenery is lovely. Im in the Jess camp on the sleep at least 8 hours. Ive been laid up with flu all week so catching vids here and there when i have the energy.
Hope your feeling better soon 💙💙
Amazing roads, cleared but not heavily salted as everyone has winter (and studded) tyres. And knows how to drive in such conditions.
Oh and the main issue of folk in Scotland getting pissed off about campers is when they are in flocks and all you can see are a wall of white plywood.
People know how to drive there! Norway was definitely the best for their road clearing. We try to avoid places where anyone else is parked up to stop that exact problem
Happy 2024.
The best thing about your videos is that I sit and watch with a constant smile and laugh along at your shenanigans.
You are a mood booster. Thanks. 👍😁👍
Thanks very much Johnny 👍👍👍
I wonder which came first. The Bergen style hotdog or the Reykjavik style hotdog.
Norway is officially on my bucket list. In the meantime I’ll just keep working on my “norsk på Duolingo”. Supposedly Norwegian is one of the easier European languages to learn. However Duo doesn’t do a very good job of explaining/teaching the grammar. And when you’ve also studied German, the lack of grammar instruction is a bit frustrating.
Also John, if you ever want to play with a snowblower, you and Jess can come visit us in Wisconsin and play with it to your heart’s desire.
😂😂 yeah I’m not too sure we need one in the uk for the week we have snow sometimes, didn’t realise it was meant to be such an easy language, I like duo too, want to learn Spanish but have been slacking lately 😁
Hi Jess and John - your vids should come with a public health warning - I couldn’t breathe for laughing what with Johns reverse snow angel to the spaniel ears 🤣 🤣
I didn’t think I was a person particularly bothered about views but WOW they are spectacular over there. I’m completely blown away and even more determined to book the cruise to see the Northern Lights. Thank you for taking us along. Safe travels xx
😂😂😂Thanks very much, it truest is an incredible place over here 🇳🇴💙
Never lose you silliness with each other always keep that it’s what keeps lovely relationships like yours alive, lovely video,again some beautiful scenery
That’s such a lovely thing to say 💙 we are fans of the silliness 😂
Wow wow wow, the amount of work you put in to your vids is unbelievable. In my opinion the most professional on RUclips. Norway looks gorgeous
That means allot to us so thanks 🥰💙
Absolutely breathtaking scenery, the toboggan looked so much fun 😂, thank you for taking us along with you...stay safe on your travels ❤🇬🇧
Yeah, really envious of the toboggan run- looked a blast!😊
Thanks very much Sharon, it was a blast 💙
Wow a visual feast of landscapes. Very entertaining. And I really enjoy all the tool references. There's enough girlie channels on YT traveling foreign lands. Thks Jon 4 keeping it blokey.
😂😂 cheers mate 👍👍
I love you guys! you are amazing. my favourite people on the Internet at the minute!
👍yeah, I’m turning into a bit of a ‘The Sainbury’s Couple’ bore. (That’s what I’ve been told to refer to them as. Yes, I am possibly mentioning them a bit too much…😂)
Thanks eddy 💙💙
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We, as viewers, only get to see the stunning scenery because of your brilliant cinematography, It really is top quality. A big well done from me.
Thanks very much mate 👍👍👍
Leave the lady to have 8rs sleep, I'm a light sleeper but when we had our canal boat I would be up and get going and leave my wife and the cat to sleep. Super video guys, till next Saturday ttfn
You sound like a top class man Dave!!! 💙 thanks so much, we really appreciate it
Glad your noggin is feeling better John. Bergen looks ace, love how even the Raddison is even in an old wonky building in the 'old town'. Nice dome shot and retaliation Jess 🙂. The pancakes! You'll be in a shadow foamed box of your own soon John if you carry on with that. lol
😂😂😂 cheers mate 👍👍
08:00 had me in stiches what a direct hit , however Jess stole my heart @ 08:29 she a great lady . Loving the vlogs keep them coming I know they are time consuming putting it all together but its well worth the effort , excellent production
Little bugger! Fairs fair 😂😂 so lovely to hear you enjoy it, thanks ever so much 💙💙
Football socks with a bit of sand in the bottom are the best to dangle over the face and nuzzle. 😉
About the Temperature thing - The UK has high humidity so when it's cold there is still moisture in the air and on your skin that pulls heat away, think sweating in winter which is why it always feels colder in the UK that it is. In Norway it is so cold there is no water in the air as it's all frozen so it doesn't feel as cold as your skin and more pleasant. (unless it's snowing or you go to crazy low temperatures ofcourse)
Makes sense that 👌👌
If you're coming to Helsinki and need a proper shower or sauna, drop me a line... Happy trails!!
That’s so lovely of you thank you!! Nothing like a good shower! Not sure where we are heading exactly still need to finish planning the route 😂 but we might just take you up on that if we are you’re way on thank you 💙
I live in Finland and we went on a skiing trip with the boys in Levi a month ago and in less than 200 km the outside temperature changed from -9°C in Rovaniemi to -25°C in Levi, so you should think about what you wear in these nordic weather.
Definitely, it’s not a game up here with the weather that’s for sure
Beautiful scenery, did almoust the same trip beginning of December unfortunately alone as my Partner passed away a month earlier . Lovely to see such a couple with so much love.
Sending you all our love and thoughts 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Doesn't take much for Jon to get his tool out... 😮 "The old girl made it to Bergen"..... and so did the van.. 😋
😂😂😂 Cheeky bugger! Love the bants 💙
Truly superb.
The thing that amazed me about Scandinavia is that everything still works in winter. No dramas. No excuses.
We are destined to spend our lives waiting for management, Jon. But that's the price if you want pancakes for breakfast.
Onwards.
Safe, happy travels 👍
lol!
Thanks so much and couldn’t agree more 😂😂😂 Brilliant, cheers mate 👍
It snow joke in those tempreratures but you look happy, thank you for taking us along, stay safe.👍 And who doesn't love a couple of pancakes?
😂😂😂 Jon won’t be seeing any pancakes for a long time
Well what an adventure your having, loving the enthusiasm, looks gorgeous you are a joy to watch John a tad enthusiastic on times bless him. Have great week and stay safe 😅
😂😂😂😂 thanks Sandy 😁💙
You two seem to have the best fun on your adventures. We thought that the Atlantic road was too short and it wasn't helped by the sea mist rolling in when we got there but we then went up to Trollstiegen which was the most fantastic drive! Im looking forward to seeing your next video. Keep them coming.
Thanks very much, sometimes the weather is so frustrating hey, it’s so hot and miss to weather u can see the beauty of the place of now but when the good days come it’s incredible 😁
A brilliant vlog as usual and the scenery gets even more beautiful, if that’s possible. Thank you for bringing us along with you. We had the air mass metre go on our VW but luckily we had a VW truck at the time hubby just swooped them over and it worked so bought a new one for the camper and solved the problem 👋👋👋
Thanks Susan 😁, unfortunately it’s more issues now 🤦♀️
Stunning! The scenery (and banter😂) has really come into it's own this week. I think a lot of us blokes run on 6 hours sleep, it's probably why we don't live as long. The key to not making it any shorter is to let the lady get her full 8 hours 😉
😂😂😂😂 think your right there
The machine you put the sleds in is not a snowblower but a "tråkkemaskin", it makes ski tracks or in your case just a flat hard surface that you sled on.
It’s a cool machine 👍
They make tracks for cross-country skiing
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BTW, John good on ya re diagnosing that Mass Airflow Sensor and cleaning it out! Jess, my wife loves you! She has suggested that you are a Saint! LOL!
😂😂😂 she is lucky to have me hey grant 😂😂
Hope you are able to see the Northern Lights at some point.
I guess you have no problems looking for Birthday & Christmas presents for John - "Snap-on" voucher every time. "Brilliant Bit Of Kit" :-)
😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant bit of kit 😂😂
That toboggan run looked amazing. Reminds me of the time my bro got married in Lapland and the day before the wedding he tobogganed down a hill hitting a pile of snow and ragdolled in the air. It was funny when we found out he was fine but that guy is crazy.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it 😁👍
That Norwegian attempt on the phone was too cute 🧡😃 well done. Only thing as someone else mentioned maybe tires w metal spikes an option but kinda pricey I guess. Lookin forward to next week, nice 2 follow you along u both have such good energy.
Thanks very much 🥰
Wishing you both the very best 2024 has to offer you. Thank you both for such an amazing watch for all and so pleased you are safe and sound. Lovin your work folks 💙💯💙
Thanks very much and happy new year to you too 💙
What a scenery, looks stunning and what a trip, beautiful. And you two, I am laughing my ass of🤣
💙 thanks so much, it’s beautiful, so great to hear it makes you laugh 😊
Absolutely breathtaking scenery
So glad John is better as even though I don't know you guys I was a bit worried lol. I can imagine you would have tiffs being in such a small place all the time but it's good that they don't last long. Happy New year to you both. Can't wait for the next one x
It’s just incredible, oh that’s so sweet thank you 💙 hope you have a wonderful new year
You two are a breath of fresh air.
Thanks mate 😁👍
Oohh surprise intro for a van trouble shoot...
Kind of interesting but I know John can fix it.
The worst thing is if there will be a parts to be replace and your in the middle of nowhere.
I know it will not happen to that van. As I see the van is well maintained.
Take care always and stay safe ❤
Thanks very much, bad news is that it’s playing up again 🤦♂️👍
This latest video (Outstanding in every respect!) had me re-living and re-tracing (on Google Earth) a trip I made in summer some 40 years back. Took the train Oslo to Bergen via Myrdal where I took the Flamsbana railway down to Flam at the end of the Aurlansfjord. One of the steepest, thirstiest railways in the world which has been rated in the top ten most beautiful rail journeys wordwide. Not sure of the winter timetables but maybe try and fit it in on the way back south?
Safe travels chaps. So looking forward to the next episode 😊
Pete
thirstiest??? I mean twistiest. (if there is such a word).
Thanks Pete, sounds incredible, so glad it brings back so many happy memories for you 💙
Simply 🤯
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I think given Jon’s performance today I think he’s the rare and endangered one ! Great video and giggle though.
😂😂😂😂 pmsl
WOW!!!!! 😲😳
Absolutely breathtaking scenery 🌲❄️🌨️☃️
Looks amazing & you get to play in the snow 🛷 brilliant, however, I think I would’ve passed out on that cable car, OMG😱 I’m not even sure I would’ve been able to get on it in the first place, but the ride down looked so much fun.
Glad you managed to fix the van, hopefully she stays running as she should 🤞🏻no more hiccups.
Anyway, Jon, stop being annoying & there won’t be any more tiffs, let Jess get ready at her leisure, there’s no rush, so pack it in 🫵🏼🤣😂🤣😂
Absolutely love you two, can’t wait for next weeks antics, I mean, adventure lol 🤦🏼♀️🤣😂🤣
see you Saturday🫶🏼 💙✌🏻x
😂😂 thanks Louise, I think he listens to you more than he does me so thanks 😂😂💙
Another fantastic vlog. Thanks for taking us along. I was in Norway a few months ago and went around the roundabout in the tunnel. It was quite surreal! In Alensund the metal benches by the water front are heated. A nice place to park your bottom when it's cold :) Happy New Year and stay safe x
What a cool fact!!! I love that! So glad to hear you enjoyed it 💙 thanks so much you too
Guys I loved the build videos but the travel vlogs have been awesome. The editing, cinematography and backing music gets better with each video!
Oh that’s so lovely thank you 💙💙 so great to hear you enjoy them
that is so brilliant Love and Hate someone so much.
you two are epic 💞 love you guys 👍🏽
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Im sorry what now!!!!! a roundabout in a tunnel?........... Looks amazing there. Loving these videos. Stay warm and safe both.
I know a roundabout 😂😂
23:05 Actually, you could have made it for a walk if you'd have snowshoes. It's tiring for the first person who makes the track, but the experience is magnificent. 😊
You’re so right, if we’d known then what we do now we would have got some and given it a go but unfortunately we didn’t 💙
Looks so cool sledging must of been mental and fun at same time,scenery is just incredible, video 📹 footage amazing as normal with u guys,finally i love seeing the laughter you share and give each other as much banter along the travelling ❤
Thanks very much mate 👍👍💙
Natural pancakes are the best! We’re here to give a second opinion if you want one Jess. Though if he was nervous with the blinds open, i cant imagine how he’d be about youproudly displaying em on the interwebs!
😂😂😂 Yes they are 😂💙💪 to be fair don’t think he’d care just doesn’t want me to blind people in the car park 😂
Woah! Amazing content… what a couple.. what a trip! And pancakes too! ❤
😂😂😂🤦♀️ honestly what am I do do with him 😂 thanks so much, it’s been incredible 💙
@@truebluetravellers hes a keeper... so just tolerate him... we guys love him.. and you. Happy New Year
Can’t wait for your next episode, the article circle is outstanding.
Thanks Neil, it’s something else hey
Amazing cinematography, thanks for taking us along for smiles and fun❤👍
Thanks for coming with us 💙 that’s really nice of you to say thanks
Well done both, another great production with a high dose of humour and adventure..... We even got to see some tools!
Thanks both, the drone shots were something else. Good to see that Johnis back in form and that “The General” has him in check 😉, joke joke!
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Happy new year,love the scenery,I’m jealous.Hopefully next week you will have passed 50k subscribers,your numbers are going up so fast xxx
Thanks so much it’s so beautiful, that would be amazing 🤩
I did the Arctic Adventure, in the SUMMER of 2014 with my son and some mates in our Lotus 7 replicas that we built. Loving your adventures as it brings back incredible memories and creates a whole load of new ones! Norway also beautiful in the Summer, but the snow is a whole other dimension! I'd recommend Norway to anyone who wants a roadtrip adventure. Keep doing what you do guys. ❤
Thanks very much, it’s truly an epic place hey 👍
When the road your driving on looks like a continuation of the toboggan run! ❤
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Wonders of Norway 🇳🇴 what a epic toboggan ride fun in the snow breathtaking view's 😍 what a trip this is turning into
Thanks John, it’s certainly been an interesting few days 😁😁👍
well stuck with you guys, what else could be better , and stuck with Jese's wink *Denisevan outen* could melt any frost,John get yer shorts out 😉
💙💙Naw thanks 💙 don’t he got out in crocs, socks and shorts in -19 to fill up with fuel the other day 😂🤦♀️
U.you2 are amazing it’s good to see happy and joyful couple good luck on your adventure ❤
Thanks very much Paul 😁
Also make sure to take the Coast road when you go North, a bit more ferries but a lot nicer view.
And you must take a trip down Lofoten.
On your way back you need to stop in Kragerø and buy some propper sausages from the butcher and Arendal witch combined with Bergen inspred the movie Frozen.
Get some new warmer clothes as well, ask the locals and they give you some tips (like putting newspaper as a sole in your boots).
We are actually in the Lofoten islands now! It’s so beautiful 🤩 we’ve had lots of lovely people share their tips with us which has been great
Hope you visited Henningsvær, actually one of the places I would suggest heving a night in a hotel, waking up there is fantastic
@@E-Norway unfortunately we didn’t as the roads were an ice rink and it was such bad weather we couldn’t even see the mountains, will have to visit another time tho
You guys!!!! 23 mins is not enough 😂❤❤❤
😂😂😂 thanks 🥰
Of course, the great thing about spaniels ears is that they make fantastic face warmers! What a beautiful country and the view from the cable car was insane. Have you seen the Northern Lights yet? Great video, can't wait for next week. Stay safe and warm.
Jobs face will be cold from now on that’s for sure but no unfortunately we haven’t seen the lights yet 🤞
Yay thanks i thought i was going nuts sat inside this world for a moment 🙃
💙 glad you enjoyed it
Wow the views are totally amazing and the snow sled down looked breathtaking amazing to go down. So much fun 😊
Thanks for such amazing and funny Video from your both. Looks so magical there ❤❤
Thanks very much it was a blast 😁💙
Can't beat a bit of sausage in your gob. The hot dog - THE HOT DOG! Wow that was a lucky one with the MAF. Great vid you two :) Bloody jetsetters.
😂😂😂👍👍👍 cheers mate
Love watching the blog, you remind me so much of myself and partner in our younger days.
Thanks Janet 💙
OMG that was stunning! I didn't want this one to end - the scenery so beautiful - pure and peaceful. Thank you both for bringin this to us - it's just another world isn't it? Can't wait for the next installment!
Thanks very much, it truly does feel like another world sometimes 💙
Brilliant, what fun you had, so beautiful, thank you so much for showing this wonderful part of your journey 👏🏻👏🏻🎅👍🏻🇬🇧
Thanks very much for watching 😁
A true snowy wonderland stay safe .Happy Trails
Thanks Mike 💙
Another great video guys, the scenery is just epic. We really laughed at the snowball scene. I would love to go on that toboggan run, that looks amazing. Im looking to the pancake pictures you post on shrove Tuesday….😂😂😂😂😂 Cant wait for the next video. Safe travels and enjoy.
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Beautiful scenery, thank you. Funny how the traffic still keeps moving in all that snow!
Incredible hey, it all runs like clockwork
That snowball ambush and WWE tussle was the highlight of my night! You 2 are absolutely hilarious!
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Loving this series and loving the Guy Martin Merch John is wearing!!! Maybe John should challenge Guy to a World Record attempt on the Tobbogan run !!? Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure, can't wait for the next video. Love to you both - stay safe....
😂😂😂😂😂 would love that 👌
Been waiting for a bit of jeopardy, recon the next episode might deliver! Beautiful filming, really loving the toboggan run and the fun. I need to visit Norway!
You will love it if you do 😁👍
You two are such a good laugh! What an amazing trip you are having.... Also amazed at how well that van takes on those ice covered roads. Good health and stay warm!!
Thanks mate 👍 they grove the ice so gives a lot more grip so quite impressive 👍👍
What beautiful scenery you two are so lucky you absolutely make my Saturday morning i smile from start to finish some of your wee quips are hilarious remember to keep you pancakes and small tool warm 😁😁😁
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You guys are so entertaining and loving life. Thanks for the work you put in to bring us your adventures. I'm totally hooked on your channel. Keep safe in the plummeting temperatures. The record low temps in Sweden mentioned on the BBC weather.....
Thanks, thankfully we have dodged the worst of it but incredible how cold it gets 🥶
Absolutely epic ❤️ comedy is awesome too keep it up guys ❤️❤️❤️
So great to hear that it makes you laugh❤
Awesome just awesome some really good laughs in this one. I love watching you guys. There's so much verity in your vids and there really professionally done. This would make an excellent TV SERIES. Oh and I've noticed Jess is starting to take an interest plant machinery too. I think she had a thing for that snow plough. so it gets even better 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I was impressed with it to be fair 🤦♀️😂
You guys crack me up with laughter. Love your videos. The camera shots are amazing..can't wait to see what you get up to next week ❤❤❤
So great to hear it makes you laugh 😀 that’s kind of you thanks very much 💙