We made a BIG Mistake in BENIDORM

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  • čas přidán 16. 10. 2023
  • We made a BIG Mistake in BENIDORM. After our trip to Calpe, we took our Swift Kon Tiki 794 motorhome for a week in Benidorm Alicante. Watch this travel Vlog to find out what big mistake we made. We also show you around the campsite and as much as we can of the beach and town. #vanlife #vanlifeeurope #benidorm.
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Komentáře • 236

  • @AndyandRose2
    @AndyandRose2 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Thanks for taking the time to make another great vlog, sorry to hear about Jodie, you did well to get through the vlog Jodie, couldn’t have been easy, much appreciated, hope you soon get back to 100% fitness

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Thanks so much again for your support 😊 Jodies legs are on the mend and thank you for your concern. Happy travels 😊

  • @kaynethersole8106
    @kaynethersole8106 Před 8 měsíci +19

    Going to Benidorm for Christmas - 2nd visit. I'm 87.
    Staying at an excellent hotel with good all-day food, quiet sheltered sun terraces for reading, a long flat promenade with adequate seating for a rest/people watching and hopefully SUN! What's not to like but obviously totally different in the summer.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +2

      That's awesome as it's a great place to visit and i'm sure it's just as good in the winter months as it is in the summer. Have a great Benidorm Christmas as i'm sure you will. Happy travels 😊

    • @davidwhite-dp8sn
      @davidwhite-dp8sn Před 7 měsíci

      Benidorm has only one problem for me the amount Brits Drink and the noise they create as well apart from that very good. David

  • @PATLIGHT1000
    @PATLIGHT1000 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Bless you for carrying on sending us all your Vlogs when you must be in such pain, especially in your knock off croc's.!!
    Love your Vlogs they are so informative .xx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much, the croc's definitely had there use 🤣 happy travels 😊

  • @juliegough350
    @juliegough350 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hope your feeling better jodie, enjoy the rest of your holiday xx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much I'm feeling much better now. 😊

  • @WattsOccurring
    @WattsOccurring Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love Benni, we'll be there for Xmas & New year, can't wait. I'll defo be buying one of the 🦩 shirts for Dai, when we are out there. Thanks for sharing. Xxx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      We did think of Dai and his matching hat 🤣 have a great time in Benidorm, happy travels and see you both on your return. 😊

  • @suzybeetravels
    @suzybeetravels Před 9 měsíci +4

    Can't wait to get to good old Benidorm for Christmas 😊
    Its a lot less rowdy in the winter so much nicer on the strip of a night.
    I did look at your site actually but we ended up booking another.
    Definitely want to do the cross on the bikes this year. First thing in the morning though looked far too hot when you went up.
    Hope your bites are getting better 💜xx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I bet you both can’t wait as it's getting closer for you now whoop 🙌 It's definitely a good idea to do the cross on bikes as it's a hard slog on foot, the views are beautiful though so well worth it. The bites have settled down now so all good there thank you 😊 Happy travels 😊

  • @vickiebrown6181
    @vickiebrown6181 Před 8 měsíci +3

    We went to Alicante October this year for 10 days - I was bitten by mosquitoes from day two…..l have never experienced anything like it , l was covered with bites, they blistered , seeped & very itchy….l felt so bad for my partner because l felt off, splitting headaches etc …..l did not want to go out as the bites looked horrendous 😢
    I was lucky we booked a villa it was like home from home with a pool.
    We came back 16th October 2023 -l am still healing & covered with scares …..24th nov 2023 …loving watching your video 🥰

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi, Thank you very much for your support. Jodie can definitely relate to your comment 🥲 It wasn’t easy carrying on with the trip but she pushed through and i'm proud of her for doing so as i could see the effects it had on her, next time we will take every bit of mosquito protection we can to not let it happen again 🤞 Hope you heal soon and happy travels 😊

  • @davidproctor8997
    @davidproctor8997 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE OF THE OLD TOWN PLEASE.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      We will be returning and next time we plan to spend more time in the old town. Due to how Jodie was feeling after the mosquito bits it didn’t work out this time round. Happy travels 😊

  • @Brucecarmaintence71
    @Brucecarmaintence71 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Would love to go to Benidorm in our van 🚐 one day!,
    Take care as always,
    Bruce and Linda 😎.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you both, it’s a great place to visit and we will definitely be back there. Lots to see and do as there is something for everyone. Hope you get there sometime and live your dreams 😊 happy travels

  • @SPIERTRAVELS
    @SPIERTRAVELS Před 8 měsíci +1

    used to be a good night in triangle now called vincents,spent quite afew hours in there around 2011...brilliant...alots changed over the yrs...nice vid thnx for sharing..👍

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you, happy you enjoyed the vlog. 😊

  • @thevigarfeeling
    @thevigarfeeling Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi great video. We really enjoyed it. Sorry about some of the issues you had, it’s not always plain sailing. We missed it when we travelled with our motorhome. Have a great week.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much it’s always appreciated 😊 if you head back that way it’s definitely worth a visit as it’s got things for everyone there. Happy travels 😊

    • @debsday5445
      @debsday5445 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Was there a couple of weeks ago , the view from the cross is wonderful, a few euros to the top in a taxi is around 5 , had a bad knee so couldn't walk up, great walk down, you can miss the brit square and venture towards the old town with Gin & Tonic alley, very busy but great for people watching watching, Betty Boo's is a must ❤

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      @@debsday5445 Thank you for your comment and the view from the cross was amazing, maybe next time we will get a taxi up first as it was a hard walk in the heat. We look forward to exploring more of the old town on our next visit. Happy travels 😊

  • @heatherbowden1382
    @heatherbowden1382 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just watched your Benidorm vlog. Really enjoyed., therfore subcribed just now.👍😘

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you very much and we are glad you enjoyed the vlog 😊 Happy travels 😊

  • @BChecker56
    @BChecker56 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just subscribed. Lovely couple

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi, thank you for your support we really appreciate it. Happy travels 😊

  • @andysutils
    @andysutils Před 5 měsíci +1

    So glad to see the curry leaf is still going. Went about 6 years ago and was one of the nicest curry places i ever ate it.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It was a lovely curry we would definitely eat there again 😊

  • @johnallan5821
    @johnallan5821 Před 9 měsíci +1

    New sub great video lovely couple 😊

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much for your support, happy travels 😊

  • @tomdoig3143
    @tomdoig3143 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Best time for waik do 1st thing in morning loved the view ❤

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you it was a lovely view 😊 Happy travels

  • @Sue-mh6wi
    @Sue-mh6wi Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi, seen a couple of your videos now 👍 and I’m finding you quite addictive 😂. Sympathise with the bite they like me too 🥹. But I found something that works a treat, they gave it to army out in wherever and it works brilliantly. It’s Avon skin so soft (the original) give a good spray everywhere on your skin. It smells nice too. Since using it I haven’t even had one bite 🤗. Great video but, I think I’ll give that place a miss. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see where you’re going now. Safe travels 👍

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for your support, we have been recommended the Avon skin so soft twice now so it's definitely coming with us wherever we go from now on. Safe and happy travels 😊

  • @maffosweetyify
    @maffosweetyify Před 9 měsíci +1

    I stayed at Arena blanca and did that walk twice then hired a scooter because I thought my legs was going to seize up 😂 enjoyed watching 👍

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much and maybe next time we will take up the bike option as I know exactly what you mean 🤣 happy travels

  • @edelsweeney874
    @edelsweeney874 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Enjoyed your video as you are a lovely couple from Dublin ireland

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi, thank you very much and glad you enjoyed the video. Happy travels 😊

  • @kellymelrose8527
    @kellymelrose8527 Před 3 měsíci +2

    ive no plan to eve go to Benidorm so not sure why i watched this but thanks for sharing

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and happy travels wherever you go 😊

  • @MrJasdog107
    @MrJasdog107 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Off to Camping Raco for 3rd time Christmas / New Year its great at that time of year mild weather everywhere open sunshine and lots choice for eating out . Plus the drive to get there is a great experience a nice long trek from Bridlington via Rotterdam.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Have a great time, sounds amazing 🤩 enjoy and happy travels 😊

  • @andrewsutcliffe4889
    @andrewsutcliffe4889 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I go to benidorm once or twice a year and have done for 40 years, Yes there are a couple of streets in the middle that are full of rowdy bars but benidorm is a huge town and there are literally hundreds of bars and clubs to suit every taste. It is the number one tourist seaside resort in europe and the entertainment and prices are great. If you are miserable and boring then the old town has plenty for you.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Totally agree there is something for everyone and we will be back to Benidorm for sure. Thanks for your comment and happy travels 😊

  • @PostcardAndAPint
    @PostcardAndAPint Před 7 měsíci +1

    We went to Benidorm just for 3 days in May and loved it. It was interesting to see your experiences there. Too bad with the Mozzies - must be awful to get bad reactions. And RIP sticky Vicky!!! Cheers 🍻

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 7 měsíci

      It's a great place and we will be back sometime in the future. The mozzie reaction wasn’t the best next time we will be as prepared as can be 🤣 Happy travels, cheers 🍻

  • @juliehartshorn1195
    @juliehartshorn1195 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Shame you missed the Old town during the afternoon and evening , very traditional and a great atmosphere xx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi, we do plan to return and spend some more time in the old town, because of the mosquitoes bites all what we wanted to do didn’t happened. However there is always a next time. Happy travels 😊

  • @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119
    @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The Yorkshire pride 3 is closed but there is a Yorkshire pride down the strip. You’ll find a Sunday in lots of places.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for letting us know and happy travels 😊

  • @amandamcewan3722
    @amandamcewan3722 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Oh and enjoy! 😊

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      We will do thank you for all your comments and happy travels 😊

  • @karinawalker7534
    @karinawalker7534 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just found your channel and subscribed but found it interesting watching your video on France. We did France in April and got our 3 dogs passports, went back in September for a month but hated every minute of France. Disrespectful other motorhomes, French using the free Aires as storage, we even watched 2 put there tow cars in the spaces so no one else could use the space. Have to say we came home and have now sold our motorhome - going back to flying on holiday with Mexico booked for next year… love your video’s but have to say I’m glad we have sold our van now …. By the way we have scooters and bikes and always used the scooters in Europe - there brilliant

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi and thank you for your support it's very much appreciated. When it comes to France it's a little like Marmite, some love it some not so much.
      It's such a shame to hear your story that you have now sold your motorhome as not all places are like that and not all French, you get your bad apples as they say. However i can understand. We prefer Spain and looking to do portugal in the new year so hopefully we will have scooters or bikes by then. No matter how you travels, happy travels 😊

    • @MD-gc4xq
      @MD-gc4xq Před 8 měsíci

      Got to admit it, I dont like France or their food or the people

  • @rdfchelen3485
    @rdfchelen3485 Před 8 měsíci +1

    We were advised to buy EAU de cologne which is in the babies section. Rub it over your limbs etc. Works really well and it is very cheap.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for the information, we will have a look. Happy travels 😊

  • @sadiekendrewx7253
    @sadiekendrewx7253 Před měsícem +1

    Hi new subscriber from Leeds 🥰

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před měsícem +1

      Hi thank you for your support and subscribing we really appreciate it, happy travels 😊

    • @sadiekendrewx7253
      @sadiekendrewx7253 Před měsícem +1

      @@lifes4touring Thankyou 🥰

  • @royhardy407
    @royhardy407 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Surprised you didnt get to the bars and restaurants in the old town. Some fantastic food and the atmosphere is electric, but not the caged animal type of atmosphere. Love that expression. Great vlog, take care. Ben going to Benidorm since 1973 and boy have we seen some changes. Went horse riding around the area where the Hotels |Orange and Rio Park are now.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hi, we definitely plan to go back and experience more of the old town. We do think it’s a great place so can understand why you have been going for a long time and I bet there has been many changes as you say. There is things for everyone which makes it great. Happy travels 😊

    • @royhardy407
      @royhardy407 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@lifes4touring Enjoy your travels. We are back to Benidorm in June for 13 days and then September for 23 days. Hiring car each time to get out and explore further. We lived nearby for 10 years so have lots of friends from Germany, France Spain and Belgium. All the best.

  • @amandamcewan3722
    @amandamcewan3722 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Try Mariano’s amazing! Next to the silver dollar pub 😊

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I most times don't leave home without my Mosquito Catcher, my wife, as she is especially liked by those! But as I constantly tells her: It could have been worse 😁! Finn. Denmark

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi, It could definitely be worse and like you we would not leave without some sort of mosquito protection again, happy travels 😊

  • @keithkench9432
    @keithkench9432 Před 9 měsíci +31

    Oh the brits abroad, holidays based around drinking, no wonder spain and the likes are fed up with us, bet some just spend a week in the brit bars and never see spain at all.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +6

      As we always say each to their own as we like to let our hair down sometimes however exploring countries is much more fun 😊 happy travels 😊

    • @aileenl7227
      @aileenl7227 Před 8 měsíci +7

      Theyre not fed up enough to stop all the cheap 2 for 1 drinks or happy hrs in the bars. They've built up an area of pubs and clubs attracting the hen and stag dos. I wouldn't go to Benidorm if you paid me now. Shame.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +4

      The old town is nice and in our eyes beautiful, just got to ignore the strip. Happy travels 😊

    • @fergie250769
      @fergie250769 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I think the people who book for benidorm are not going for the culture side of it 😅

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Maybe not it's probably the cheap drink and food, sun sea and lovely golden sands that's at the forefront of people's minds. Happy travels 😊

  • @christopherwells5945
    @christopherwells5945 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I iv lived in Spain for a while I used to suffer with bites ,the one thing that works is vinegar soon as you get bit apply ,and forget ,I carry sachets of vinegar in my bag ,

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for your top advice, something to try next time we visit. 😊👍

  • @devonshire5482
    @devonshire5482 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tip for mozzie bites when travelling. Couple of weeks prior to departure, take garlic capsules so it get in the blood stream. I have travelled the World and encountered some real nasties. Had a couple of nips but nowt serious, Try it. Works for most people.

  • @kathykfildesffildes8005
    @kathykfildesffildes8005 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just fallen on your channel. Absolutely loved your flog. Can I ask have you kept your home in England ? Looking forward to finding out where your going next . Enjoy love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xxx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi and thank you very much 😊 We do still have a base in the UK 👍 Happy travels 😊

  • @susanhowarth6670
    @susanhowarth6670 Před 8 měsíci +1

    As soon as you realise you've been bitten and before you scratch put a little dash of vicks on the spot, it works amazing but if you break the skin it won't do anything

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Amazing thank you for that great tip, happy travels 😊

  • @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119
    @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The area you walked past most days just below Benidorm palace is a less rowdy night out with good entertainment . The tropical, Sinatras premium and rock and roll house. You’ll be getting told off like we did! I said on our vlog the other day there were not as many idiots up that end ! Somebody took offence to my comment. Wonder what they will think of caged Animals 😂. Great vlog you 2. We love Benidorm x

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      The tropical was a great night with great entertainment. Benidorm is a great place for all and the vlog is our opinion from our experience. As anywhere there is good parts and not so good but overall it's awesome. 😊 Happy travels

    • @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119
      @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@lifes4touring totally agree. It’s taken me 15 years to decide what I like and don’t like in Benidorm because there are so many places to visit. Great effort walking to the cross. Done it a few times but like you say taxi up and walk down was the easiest 😂

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks as it was a hard slog up the hill to the cross 🤣 definitely a taxi up next time 😊

    • @johnallton4598
      @johnallton4598 Před 9 měsíci +1

      For (Cornwall & Beyond) Not stalking or trolling you but that would of been me that commented on your post i didn't take offence just thought it was a bit rich calling people idiots who chose to go to Benidorm on Hen, Stag or just to holiday that like the strip idiots. I do believe you made a video where you went to a bar to watch the football and was acting like the idiots you were calling, Kettle calling Pot black if you don't like Benidorm or the strip or the people that frequent it don't go there and also label them idiots?

    • @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119
      @cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119 Před 9 měsíci

      @@johnallton4598 when I said idiots I wasn’t calling everyone that goes down the strip! We go down there ourselves. You will always get the odd one or 2 wanting a fight or what we often come across , people trying to sell you drugs. Yes I was dosing off in a bar and some may have said look at that idiot 🙄🙈😂. As I said before on my post, maybe I should have referred to the area we were showing as less boisterous. I’ve been going to Benidorm 15 years or so some times 3 or 4 times a year so I think I may like it

  • @amandamcewan3722
    @amandamcewan3722 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Please go to china garden , I go to Benidorm every year, the food is great and so cheap!

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you again and we will add this to our list, amazing 🤩

  • @davidpilsworth1254
    @davidpilsworth1254 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Just found you. Now subscribed. Tell us a little more about yourselves

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for supporting us, you have given us inspiration for a future vlog which we will do possibly after the European vlogs have finished. Happy travels 😊

  • @valerie-my3jh
    @valerie-my3jh Před 8 měsíci +4

    Apparently best place for food is sherry’s in the old town. The Mac master highly recommends it

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment, next time we go we may look at going there. Happy travels 😊

    • @barbarahalkyard1901
      @barbarahalkyard1901 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Dont know if its still there but marianos. Was very good.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for the information, happy travels 😊

  • @peterkelly5672
    @peterkelly5672 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Try the hotel mediatarano don’t need to be a resident for food they do all you can eat buffet the food is top notch steaks fresh fish huge selection

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Sounds amazing thank you for the information as we will put it on the list for next time we stop in Benidorm 👍 happy travels 😊

  • @stephenholmes1036
    @stephenholmes1036 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Hello try going where the Spanish go on holiday. You will enjoy it.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi, we have done and we loved it 😊 happy travels 😊

  • @sheliatristram8127
    @sheliatristram8127 Před 8 měsíci +1

    White wine vinegar works , spanish lady told me , it has always worked for me .

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for letting us know, happy travels 😊

  • @BIGV710
    @BIGV710 Před 8 měsíci +1

    as i am a british trucker i deliver british beer to benidorm every 2 weeks and at the end of the month i take 5 days off british street can be very ectic but im ok with it as i walk my dog round and nobody bothers me and he lets people know if they are rowdy i am als o a spanish resident and i have a vikka near alicante which is a nice city

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment, happy travels 😊

  • @Haydock253
    @Haydock253 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Caged animal area!
    We found that to be a bit insulting. Me & The Mrs spend 2 holidays a year in Benidorm. Once you suss what’s what and Weres were. But hey hoo each to their own. Wasn’t a bad vlogg I suppose 😂❤

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you glad you enjoyed it and no offence intended all light hearted 😊 Happy travels

    • @Haydock253
      @Haydock253 Před 9 měsíci +1

  • @karensterling5597
    @karensterling5597 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks showing we going xmas time 18 th never been this time of year, went September was first visit staying in old town basic hotel so be looking to eat & njght life after trips out n walks . Any tips appreciated liked our vist went few tapas places we liked british food n tryed china garden to . Nice vblog

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you, we know a few people that go over the Christmas period and love it so I’m sure you will have a great time 😊 if you haven’t been up to the cross yet that’s definitely a must as it has beautiful views over Benidorm. It’s easier this time of year too because it’s not as hot. Happy travels 😊

    • @karensterling5597
      @karensterling5597 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@lifes4touring thank you we definitely try get up to the holy Cross might have see if get lift up as my legs n walk down, x

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Maybe a taxi up and walk down, that’s probably the best way 😊

    • @karensterling5597
      @karensterling5597 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Awww thanks I'm just unfit lol but yes prop will do that

  • @annhann8605
    @annhann8605 Před 3 měsíci +1

    First time seen your vlog enjoyed it .. i love Benidorm in winter.. . I suffer with mosquito bites sometimes.. like you. I get blisters and my legs swell .. any advice.. 😊

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi, thank you so much and glad you enjoyed watching, we like Benidorm for it's diversity as it has so much to offer. As for advice with mosquito's Jodie is trying out skin so soft from Avon it's been recommended to her. Happy travels 😊

  • @jeanlowe8879
    @jeanlowe8879 Před 9 měsíci +1

    🤙🏻🤙🏻❤️

  • @user-dw1ts4xu9p
    @user-dw1ts4xu9p Před 8 měsíci +1

    I like the food .curry afrer 10 pints

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      🤣 The curry in Benidorm was amazing we even had it sober, happy travels 😊

  • @Davey-wn6nv
    @Davey-wn6nv Před 8 měsíci +1

    Alright karen and dave, calm down 😂

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      🤣🤣 Happy travels 😊

    • @Davey-wn6nv
      @Davey-wn6nv Před 8 měsíci +1

      @lifes4touring I know for a fact there is worse places than the strip in benidorm, even in Britian

  • @user-se9ny8jw5d
    @user-se9ny8jw5d Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lots of older people go for winter heonce lots of mobility scooters

  • @bepto4877
    @bepto4877 Před 3 měsíci

    I have a heart condition that affects my breathing so I am unable to walk any sort of distance withouth getting out of breath. I take my owm mobility scooter with me on my travels in my van & it means I can get places I normally wouldnt be able to go.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      That’s great that you have a way of getting around and Benidorm is an ideal place to be able to do that 😊

  • @frankshymanski9932
    @frankshymanski9932 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Another great vlog guy's, sorry that the mozzies spoiled your trip 😢 glad that you are feeling better now. We have just booked a week there 1st week of January in a hotel... really looking forward to it. Do you mind telling us how much the prices of the pitch are this time of year. Safe travels both, stay safe and keep the good work up. All the best Frank and Jane ❤

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you both, next time we will be prepared for the mozzie's 😊 The pitch was £160 for 7 night with electric which we thought was a great price. Have an amazing trip as i'm sure you will. Happy travels 😊

    • @frankshymanski9932
      @frankshymanski9932 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you, hopefully meet you both again next year at one of the festivals. Keep safe and enjoy the journey ❤

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Would be great to meet again, we will be at the NEC on Friday and the May Warner show so far. 😊

    • @frankshymanski9932
      @frankshymanski9932 Před 9 měsíci

      Maybe the May show, where is that one being held at ?

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows/show/the-southern-motorhome-campervan-show/whats-on

  • @nickwright3746
    @nickwright3746 Před 8 měsíci +1

    God, half the people on them mobility scooters don’t need them. We left Benidorm 9/10/23 to get away from the mosquitoes we both got bit to death

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      The mosquitoes can be vicious in Spain however it was Calpe where we had the biggest problem. Happy travels 😊

  • @JIMMY.497
    @JIMMY.497 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hello,What's the cream you got for the bites please?

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Hi I was advised to use Piriton for the itching. Steroid cream for the swelling and blisters. Also if they got infected to use antibiotic cream. I used the lot 😂. I will now make sure I use a repellent too 😊

    • @JIMMY.497
      @JIMMY.497 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@lifes4touring Many Thanks 💓

  • @alecleamus3280
    @alecleamus3280 Před 3 měsíci

    First time viewer here, as you appeared in my stream.
    I enjoyed the video, as I’ve not been to Benidorm since I was a kid…many years ago.
    May I politely request that you don’t use the click-bait titles though? I watched the video in its entirety, but didn’t see what the huge mistake was 🤷‍♂️, you seemed to have a great time throughout.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi and thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video. The mistake we made was walking up to the cross in 30 degree heat. We went for lunch in a pub afterwards where the lady told us that she has seen people collapse at the bottom after walking up there in the heat and not being prepared. Thank you for watching 😊

  • @champcol
    @champcol Před 9 měsíci +1

    We took our caravan to Spain when we lived in France, after a few days in Benidorm we decided it was not for us.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Totally understand as it's not for everybody, some people we meet return year after year and we will definitely return. There is good parts, sorry to hear your experience wasn’t that. Happy travels 😊

  • @user-ob4xh4gs7r
    @user-ob4xh4gs7r Před 9 měsíci +1

    I Was nearly killed in Turkey looking and stepping out in the road wrong way, So Lucky.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi, glad all worked out ok with you and yes i can see how easily done it can be. Safe and happy travels 😊

  • @kaikito7662
    @kaikito7662 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ebay. Pack of 10 mosquito repellent coils. They are seriously effective.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for the information, happy travels 😊

  • @vincentwilson7311
    @vincentwilson7311 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What was the price per night for came sites .

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci +2

      It worked out at £22.85 per night on the Benidorm campsite with electric. Hope this helps and happy travels 😊

  • @josephthompson1318
    @josephthompson1318 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Spain 19th from top of eu healcare levels out of 27.

  • @karatekai6384
    @karatekai6384 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You should have got a mobility scooter to help with your swollen ankles mozzies are a real pest, especially if they like your blood still a lovely adventure you and your partners best of luck on your travels Ps not sure about parked under trees as they love and hide out in tress and bushes 😳

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you, next time we will definitely prepare for the mosquitos as they can be a pain. Happy travels 😊

  • @davidb9359
    @davidb9359 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sorry if i missed it but what was the huge mistake?

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 6 měsíci

      Walking up to the cross in 30 degree plus heat, It's a long climb to the top. 🥵

  • @malcblakey7828
    @malcblakey7828 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Benidorm is well known for the many motorbility scooters 😂😂

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      It seems a great way to get around Benidorm🤣😊 happy travels 😊

  • @janulrichs6989
    @janulrichs6989 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Go to Ibiza, no mosquito's there

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 7 měsíci

      Something to consider thank you, happy travels 😊

  • @ballysillanallotment-man5793
    @ballysillanallotment-man5793 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Sort understand that when you went to a Spanish place to eat it was terrible but maybe would have been better ordering Spanish meal instead of burgers and the same would apply going to English places and ordering authentic Spanish food

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi thank you for your feedback. It was our first experience of eating out in Benidorm so we looked for what we thought was the best looking place at the time. We should have left when we seen the menu really as it was very basic. There wasn’t much more to offer than burgers to be honest. We will know for next time. Happy Travels 😊

  • @janeosullivan7027
    @janeosullivan7027 Před 8 měsíci +1

    where’s your sun hats guys

  • @sheiladrury3144
    @sheiladrury3144 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Next time don’t forget you’re skin so soft from Avon it works

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you Jodie will looking into that for next time we visit, happy travels 😊

    • @jeanparkin3446
      @jeanparkin3446 Před 9 měsíci +1

      As far as I know you can only get Skin So Soft from Avon

    • @debsday5445
      @debsday5445 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes Avon but it does work , also used it on a pet

  • @petetazflies
    @petetazflies Před 8 měsíci

    You need to watch The Macmaster for the best English food in Benidorm 😉 Should of hired a scooter as cheap enough save walking with bad ankles x

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your feedback. Will check that out next time. Your right we should have hired a scooter on the first walk we did as we didn’t realise how far we were going to walk. If we had of known 😂 Happy travels 😊

  • @peterkelly5672
    @peterkelly5672 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I totally agree with your caged animal comment you should see what they get up to when the planes in the air

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment. I can only imagine, happy travels 😊

  • @karatekai6384
    @karatekai6384 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Oh not for love or money 😳make sure your pair drink plenty of water 💧 enjoy

  • @janetpalmer7695
    @janetpalmer7695 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It's not as busy as January

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 6 měsíci

      We can imagine it would be busy in the winter months as everyone is looking to get away for some winter sunshine 😊 Happy travels 😊

  • @mandys1962
    @mandys1962 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Jodie I got bitten by mossies' a few yrs back they ended up being nasty like yours some were that bad I had to have paper stitches, anyway a friend whose in the armed forces recommended dry oil spray from Avon apparently they use it whilst in Iraq etc. I tried it and I've never been bitten since xx

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for the tip, i'll look into it as It seems Avon products do the job 😊

  • @darrenohare4717
    @darrenohare4717 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The fake violinist 😂

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +1

      He sounded real 🤣 Happy travels 😊

  • @tony78uk48
    @tony78uk48 Před 9 měsíci +1

    By not driving straight back out again .

  • @micheldawnsummers1452
    @micheldawnsummers1452 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I get eaten alive as well and react quite badly.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci

      I have been given some good advice in the comments and I have stocked up for next time. I am hoping that the Skin So Soft from Avon does the trick 😊

    • @micheldawnsummers1452
      @micheldawnsummers1452 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@lifes4touring I’ve tried it but doesn’t work for me I’m afraid, I went to the Maldives a few years ago and at any one time I had over 60 bites, staff was quit worried, I looked like a giant blob with bumps, and it wasn’t to much food that coursed the swelling, yet my partner at the time never had one bite, I must have nice blood,

  • @jeanlowe8879
    @jeanlowe8879 Před 9 měsíci

    Th

  • @karatekai6384
    @karatekai6384 Před 8 měsíci

    Oh my goodness the food looks dreadful 😳

  • @paulwalker6045
    @paulwalker6045 Před 4 měsíci

    i used to suffer bad from mossies then whenever i was going on trip id eat garlic tabs which seemes to dissuade

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for the tip something to think of next time 😊

  • @pauledwards499
    @pauledwards499 Před 8 měsíci +2

    The biggest mistake when going to Benidorm is exactly that, going there.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment, happy travels 😊

  • @billydingle7246
    @billydingle7246 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Could have hired a push bike very cheap.

  • @caroline-jt8cu
    @caroline-jt8cu Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good job u didnt stay camp raco ..they hitlers one rule for spanish n different for english .....as stayed for 6weeks ...totaly horrible experience..my advise stay where u
    are 😊......

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for the info, the site we stayed on was a great site and made it a good experience for us. Sorry your experience wasn’t so good. Happy travels 😊

  • @erniejohns3750
    @erniejohns3750 Před 9 měsíci +1

    No 10 bus will do you

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for the information, happy travels 😊

  • @derekgrant9495
    @derekgrant9495 Před 2 měsíci +1

    couple of gins keep the mozi away few bites at first then none top up every other day

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi maybe that's the new thing to try 🤣 thank you 😊

    • @derekgrant9495
      @derekgrant9495 Před 2 měsíci

      @@lifes4touring its gin sents the blood puts them off works for me

  • @mysteryman5826
    @mysteryman5826 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I do wish shops would stop playing loud music It is something that I dislike.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for you comment, happy travels 😊

  • @thomaspridmore106
    @thomaspridmore106 Před 9 měsíci +1

    We always found Spanish sites very noisy much better in france

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Never found it an issue on the site we was on, we may of just been lucky 🍀 Happy travels 😊

  • @allycat5004
    @allycat5004 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That’s why I like the old town not as much groups of drunken people

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I think we will spend more time in the old town next time we go as it looked really nice and we always hear good things about it. Happy travels 😊

  • @Thesaxman30
    @Thesaxman30 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That guy busking on the beach is a con an he is not playing the violin at all con man and he is taking money off people.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 3 měsíci

      If that is true it's such a shame as it hurts the people busking for real. I'm surprised he hasn’t been moved on. Happy travels 😊

  • @forgetmenot1-rz5vr
    @forgetmenot1-rz5vr Před 4 měsíci

    you get what you pay for....

  • @georgewaters7667
    @georgewaters7667 Před 8 měsíci

    Why on earth would you take a motorhome to Benidorm... when you have so many other options available to you Benidorm tends to be for stag and hens and generally the lower classes of the British public.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci +5

      We totally disagree with what your saying as there is loads of great stuff to do and see in Benidorm. There is a small area within Benidorm that tends to have the stag and hens. For us it's a great place to stop you just need to visit the parts that suit you.

    • @Simon-50gtf
      @Simon-50gtf Před 4 měsíci

      Completely agree . The place is an embarrassing representation of the Brits.But each to their own I say.

  • @Welshman1953
    @Welshman1953 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love Beni especially the Old Town and Runcorn area, great vlog ……always put Mossi spray on before going out x. Majority of brits on mobility scooters are to lazy to walk and then wonder why they are ceasing up and gaining weight feel sorry for all the genuinely disabled people who cannot get mobility scooters because lazy people have beaten them to the mobility scooter shop. ( that’s my winge for today😂) You need to know where to eat so do your research before hand, Watch Lucy’s vlogs and ask questions you have on Benidorm Community, Benidorm and Benidorm Enthusiasts and you won’t go far wrong. Last tip don’t use stand alone ATM’s as the are a rip off find a bank ATM🫶👍❤ Also indoor market is a good place to exchange £ for € don’t forget ID.

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi, Benidorm is a great place to visit and thank you for all the tips, information it's much appreciated and i'm sure we will follow them when we visit again. Happy travels 😊

  • @wayneandrews9298
    @wayneandrews9298 Před 9 měsíci +1

    oh my god , was lame in 2008

    • @lifes4touring
      @lifes4touring  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for your comment, happy travels 😊