We Did Van Life in France (But Brought Protection This Time)

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Vanlife in the UK is over, it's now time for European van life to south of france (after experiencing crime whilst camping the first time round)
    We head to the beautiful Provence Region in southern france in our microcamper, visiting some famous places (and people) on the way #Provence #SouthofFrance
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  • @ThoseHappyDays
    @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +11

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  • @admiralcraddock464
    @admiralcraddock464 Před měsícem +15

    Brings to mind when I hitch hiked from the UK to Spain in 1972. I was in Avingnon and couldn`t get a lift so I took the train form that town to Perpignan. Back then the local trains had sdliding doors that could be left open when the it was moving, and I recall siting by the open door with the warm air blowing over me while I saw the orange and lemon trees growing wild by the trackside.

    • @soniadownie8749
      @soniadownie8749 Před měsícem +2

      Come to India
      You can sit by an open door and watch all of the scenery change from sunrise to sunset
      Amazing you can still do this - it's absolutely wonderful

  • @Sk-ie4qn
    @Sk-ie4qn Před měsícem +33

    Soooo pleased that your French experience has become more positive.
    You’re so lucky to have each other to go through these wonderful experiences with. ❤

  • @tinysoulwhispers4011
    @tinysoulwhispers4011 Před měsícem +50

    I’m a visual artist and you made me cry walking into Vincent’s room …. What an amazing experience. ❤

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +9

      ❤️🙏

    • @stuartjohnson7967
      @stuartjohnson7967 Před měsícem +5

      Everyone is so nice, it makes me want to cry too. “BOO HOO”…!

    • @MimiYouyu
      @MimiYouyu Před měsícem +3

      Yes@ tinysoul, felt the same. ❤

    • @siphonsnob
      @siphonsnob Před měsícem

      Too bad they spent so much time talking to the camera.

    • @stuartjohnson7967
      @stuartjohnson7967 Před měsícem

      @@siphonsnob But they are such jolly souls. By Jove darling it’ll soon be time to go back to mummy’s 🙏

  • @italogiardina8183
    @italogiardina8183 Před měsícem +30

    Open doors need not be an invitation for pesky mozzies! A simple yet elegant solution is to place a mosquito coil just outside the entrance. Not only does this create an invisible barrier that deters these unwelcome guests, but the gentle fragrance of the coil also adds a touch of ambiance to your outdoor space.

  • @mayhorse66
    @mayhorse66 Před měsícem +40

    Those cakes looked delicious! what an amazing woman .

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +10

      Quite agree! I think meeting such extraordinary people is what makes travelling so addictive

    • @soniadownie8749
      @soniadownie8749 Před měsícem

      ​@@ThoseHappyDaysAbsolutely 💯 agree 💖

  • @WaspTaylor
    @WaspTaylor Před měsícem +27

    Yay Janine was driving!!! woohoo🥰🥰🥰What an amazing place the province region is so pretty, I love the south of france 🥰

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +4

      She certainly was 🚗 💃

    • @quantumquattro
      @quantumquattro Před měsícem +5

      She's very brave, it's not easy driving a right hand drive car on roads designed for a left hand car! In the opposite sense in the uk aswell, it's a nightmare driving a french car over there, especially on the motorways, impossible to overtake!😅

    • @normanamey9828
      @normanamey9828 Před měsícem

      @@quantumquattro we live in Guernsey and have a LHD campervan. I prefer driving that on our small roads as I can better place the van close to the granite walls. Clipped the wing mirrors on our RHD cars a lot more! Don’t find any issues driving it on UK motorways. The only issue is with acute angled junctions.

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před měsícem +22

    Vincent van Gogh A marvelous artist indeed, and a nice tribute too.

  • @sallyvaughan1231
    @sallyvaughan1231 Před měsícem +2

    I felt sick watching you on the tramlines! I used to have many adventures, still do..sometimes, at 64, less so! I try not to let your mini dramas and mention of crime put me off. So sad it’s this rife in the south. We had a little house in The Vendee for 20yrs but sadly had to let it go for certain reasons.I want to see Provence but want to feel safe. I remember having a hire car in Nice a very long time ago and within half a day, there was an attempted break in, horrid feeling. Sounds worse now. Must get the confidence up again! Love your videos. Xx

  • @andreajoyce3448
    @andreajoyce3448 Před měsícem +16

    So pleased you gave the south of France a second chance and had a great time. I studied at Montpellier many years ago and lived in Nimes and Sete, is a stunning area and this brought back some happy memories. Really interesting to hear your experiences as a vegan of finding food. Back then it was tricky just being vegetarian. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure especially Sicily, I worked there for a summer when i was a student and it was equally stunning. safe and happy travels x

  • @lorraineselby
    @lorraineselby Před měsícem +23

    Lovely to see all the scenery, and Janine driving.The poor woman who makes fabulous food but can’t taste it. Such a shame. Amazing looking cakes. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures. Poor Van Gogh. I can’t wait to see your Corsica episode. Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, and it looks like there are quite a few vegan restaurants. Stay safe and happy travels xx

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +5

      Thank you! There are 2 vegan restaurants we believe...which is 2 more than most of france

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před měsícem +20

    18:58 That Audio clip then, The Thought of Liam doing a benny hill chasing mozzies with a pillow made me chuckle 😂 great video guys thank you.

  • @johncranwell3783
    @johncranwell3783 Před měsícem +4

    Wow one of your best videos! The passion joy excitement...got me a bit emotional... my partner has often said let's visit some cities and I've not been keen, but these places I'm excited... France Passion, cities, island hopping absolutely brilliant! Me and my son's an apartment and car in Sardinia in a tiny little Mountain Village... both those Islands will blow your Minds they are so beautiful....the Goruppo gorge (Europe's second deepest) is incredible and accessible... it's the coolest place to be in the summer sun... and great swim after...
    Happy travels John

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for the tips, really appreciate it

  • @maddi3582
    @maddi3582 Před měsícem +2

    Midlife vanlife took a boat around the canal n rivers of the Camargue. Amazing.
    Mossies gather round still water. Most prevalent at sunrise and sunset.
    Great video guys!!

  • @bevholton8905
    @bevholton8905 Před měsícem +3

    Really enjoying your journey across Europe the vineyard and olive grove so beautiful.
    Safe journey onwards to Corsica xx

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ Před měsícem +3

    Awe I'm so glad y'all had a redemption trip!!
    Lovely editing as always, Janine! ❤
    Safe travels🎉❤

  • @lisascully9463
    @lisascully9463 Před měsícem +2

    So very pleased to see you both settling well into car camping life.
    Have to admit I was one of the many early skeptics, but have been totally won over by your positivity & getting on with making the best of any situation you are faced.
    Your content is so delightful 😊 Safe travelling ❤

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Really kind of you to comment that...think sometimes it takes a while to get into our mindset as we just bolt for something when we think it's a good idea

  • @suziemc5291
    @suziemc5291 Před měsícem +2

    Just watched your latest vlog. So glad you have found the positive and beautiful side of France.❤❤

  • @karencase420
    @karencase420 Před měsícem +21

    Hey, you guys! Wonderful video as always. I haven’t commented for a while, despite following your every move! A while ago, I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer which I caught really early and, incredibly, after two surgeries I am currently disease free! Now I just have to have a PET scan every three months for the next two years, and if I remain clear, then the scans will be every six months for the next two years after that. I just want to tell you that I never missed a moment of your travels, and looked forward to seeing your adventures every week. For that short time every Sunday, I didn’t think of cancer, I just enjoyed seeing this beautiful world through your eyes. Thank you both for taking us all along with you ❤️ I can’t wait to see Corsica!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +10

      Aw man, that's the most lovely comment I think we have ever received. Thank you ❤️ so pleased you are well 😀

    • @TheMinimalistTherapist
      @TheMinimalistTherapist Před měsícem +7

      Karen, from one fellow channel member to another, I'm sending SO much love ❤, peace, healing, hope and wishes for happiness and renewed freedom as you navigate your life in the light of your recovery. Lots of love. What bravery you must have found in your survival. I salute you. ❤

    • @karencase420
      @karencase420 Před měsícem +9

      @@TheMinimalistTherapist Thank you. But really, I dodged a gigantic bullet. I worked in triage in a doctors office for many years so when I saw the first surgical pathology results I was like ruh-rohhhhhhh before the doc even called me. Invasive mucosal melanoma with an aggressive replication rate. My PET scan shockingly showed no metastatic spread, and second surgery got it all. No immunotherapy or any other systemic treatment right now cos there’s nothing left to target or show results. I went to one of the best melanoma docs in the country and she was like yeahhhhhh, this is so rare I got no data to work with. So, surveillance only. It has a high risk of recurrence so we have to keep watch.
      I wasn’t joking about these videos being an escape for me. I’m British, living in USA, have travelled my whole life, so watching Janine and Liam do it for me now that I’m too old is a joy! I’m learning to get the most out of every day, every small moment, and not to get upset at anything at all.
      Thank you for your kindness in responding. This is the first time I’ve posted anything, anywhere about the cancer. I realize now I should have spoken out before……the more I talk about it, the less power it has to terrify me! ❤

  • @BreakFromTheNorm
    @BreakFromTheNorm Před měsícem +2

    Wow. What an unbelievable episode. The moment you mentioned about travelling via Corsica sent shivers down my spine. True freedom. Well done guys. ❤

  • @pNred2567
    @pNred2567 Před měsícem +12

    What'a beautiful adventure, really enjoyed watching the pair of you enjoying your wonderful adventure ❤❤
    Thanks for sharing your great adventure, just ❤❤❤❤❤ it all 🍻

  • @nedkelly2677
    @nedkelly2677 Před měsícem +5

    Vow.Magic video. Liam bought himself a new hat. Very cool.Just a suggestion.Get yourself a hammock with a mosquito net.The weather is mild and the starry skies are beautiful in this season.Give it a try.

  • @davidbarton3106
    @davidbarton3106 Před měsícem +2

    I love the attitude you both have towards life,all your videos are so refreshing,a big thank you from an expat living in Thailand

  • @doreenjackson7287
    @doreenjackson7287 Před měsícem +9

    So pleased you found this beautiful place , mostly people are good it’s just the odd 10% that spoil it for everyone because you are not expecting this , thang God for all the beautiful people and places . Have a wonderful adventure ♥️🙏

  • @daisy59_
    @daisy59_ Před měsícem +13

    Omg! I’m in love what a beautiful part of France this is. Just stunning, the people are lovely too, especially the plant based pattisserie what an incredible lady, the food looked outstanding. Staying at vineyards is just such a romantic and fantastic thing to do and you know you are safe for the night and I spotted the dog 🐕! Loving every video, see you next week 🙏🏻🐶🌞🌻🥂

  • @Lastwish32
    @Lastwish32 Před měsícem +5

    I really have been enjoying your trip around Europe, your channel is the only one that I am waiting to watch on CZcams every week, can't wait to see your next journey

  • @girls4truth
    @girls4truth Před měsícem +12

    So nice to see u both feeling safer u look so much happier
    Good luck n stay safe on ur next travels until next week be lucky ❤❤❤

  • @char2win
    @char2win Před měsícem +11

    Love the morning videos on Sunday to look forward to

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      So pleased, thanks for commenting we really appreciate it 😀

  • @lauriannemartin6843
    @lauriannemartin6843 Před měsícem +8

    Thank you for taking me with you to my hometown in Montpellier (I live now in England) ❤️.

  • @novicehiker
    @novicehiker Před měsícem +5

    What a fabulous video. I've done a lot of travelling in France and having dipped my toe into motorhome holidays more recently (fingers crossed we can get our own one day) this looks like a super region to visit, wine, olive groves, beautiful towns and cities and safe park ups. Brilliant. Funnily enough I watched the Doctor Who episode 'Vincent' just last night and listening to you both talk about your connection with his paintings made me really emotional, such a captivating artist and those immersive experiences are really something I went to the one in York. I will really look forward to seeing how you get on in Corsica and Sardinia. Thank you both for sharing your travels with us and putting so much effort into your videos, even when the mosquitos are out! Safe travels.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      You are more than welcome! And thank you for commenting. The immersive experience is amazing isn't it

  • @suzieq1827
    @suzieq1827 Před měsícem +2

    Ooo I want to go now! All looks so beautiful and peaceful 😊 thanks for sharing.

  • @PattieVanC
    @PattieVanC Před měsícem +3

    Lemons … sliced lemons can help rid of y’all mosquitoes problem.

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant video as always, looking forward to seeing the next video on your travels and adventures, hope all is well, take care

  • @catherineshaw3197
    @catherineshaw3197 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for sharing your travels. Looked fabulous the Provence region and loved the idea of French Passion.
    Look forward to your trip to Corsica.

  • @territinsel
    @territinsel Před měsícem +11

    I stayed in an apartment through Tripadvisor in Montpellier. I loved the Gothic buildings , the Trams and a visit to The Carmargue .

  • @francollingborn4606
    @francollingborn4606 Před měsícem +4

    Watching you from Austria, love your vlogs and you too always seem to amaze me with your ventures. Loved it when Janine said " absolutely insane to be in here" whilst in Van Gogh's bedroom. Literally....
    "Treat people with kindness" Great motto and great track by Harry Styles. Keep up the great work and so pleased you're having a lovely time now in the south of France after your bad experiences a couple of weeks ago ❤

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Haha we only realised after that she said that...haha can't take her anywhere

  • @annakathrynlynch536
    @annakathrynlynch536 Před měsícem +4

    Another amazing video, the videos make my week! Some of my family now live in Montpellier, glad you loved it! xx

  • @johnwhitehead2324
    @johnwhitehead2324 Před měsícem +1

    Hi.
    Just awful watching the attack of the mozzie.
    After living in Spain we found off a kind pharmacist, That neat TEA TREE OIL is a good repellent. Our Emily had 50 or more bites and the pharmacist saw them. A bit on a tissue on the usual places definitely helped, she even said some in the shower gel is good.
    Hope this helps. Take care.
    John and Celia.
    Widnes

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před měsícem +8

    Nadia Ces gâteaux ont l'air absolument fantastiques, je te souhaite bonne chance 🥰

  • @patrasi57
    @patrasi57 Před měsícem +1

    You will not believe how beautiful Corsica is. Go to the Parc National. See the Golfe de Girolata at sunset. Bathe in crystal, cascading mountain rivers of the Vallee Restonica Also learn about Pasual Paoli (Corsican hero) in the old capital of Corte. But don't everyone how brilliant the place is cos everyone will want to go there!

  • @stephenjones9153
    @stephenjones9153 Před měsícem +1

    Don't forget to visit the Gorge Du Verdon its amazing to go on a paddle boat.😊

  • @ws5993
    @ws5993 Před měsícem +1

    Another really moving video of your incredible adventures. Thank you x

  • @krustykamper
    @krustykamper Před měsícem +2

    Hi Guys;
    Glad ya found the Camargue. My favorite place in France by far.
    If you want to see Flamingos go to St Maries de la Mer and Eastward. Thousands of them there. I can recommend Montcalm for a free stay, the wine not bad either LOL
    The Mozzies particularly bad this year, it's because of all the rain we had.
    You need a good quality Mozzie spray, Something with Deet in it is especially effective.
    Citroenella, never had much luck with it :(
    Good luck with you island hopping, Krusty😎

  • @LIN-wt8dk
    @LIN-wt8dk Před měsícem +2

    What a wonderful life you are living! I live in Colorado now, but have traveled and lived all over the world. I love coming back to Europe, we do “old people” river cruises, it take us back to places we used to live. You will love Germany, follow the rivers for beautiful towns and cities.
    Your tiny car still gives me anxiety though!!😊😂😊😂 Safe travels!

  • @aliheadington3764
    @aliheadington3764 Před měsícem +2

    Another Gr8 video, loving the scenery, those France Passion sites are great, never heard of them before, shame I don't like wine 😑Can't wait till you island hop, great to see Janine driving - too much vino Liam ? :)

  • @peterjohnson653
    @peterjohnson653 Před měsícem +5

    So glad you have given the south of France another chance and are staying in much more suitable locations than motorway services. The prettiest towns and scenery in Provence are to the east of Aix en Provence but you will miss that area as you are catching the ferry to Corsica. I’ve spent a lot of time motorcycle camping (sometimes wild) in Corsica and the best areas are the dramatic central mountains, forests and gorges around Corte and the north, west and south coast, some of the most dramatic in Europe. I can recommend the coastal towns and villages of Calvi, Galeria, Porto, Piana, Ajaccio and Bonifacio which are all really picturesque. The east coast south of Bastia is mostly flat and dull.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Thanks for all your recommendations 😊

    • @TheMinimalistTherapist
      @TheMinimalistTherapist Před měsícem

      Thank you, I have screen grabbed this! Love to take personal recommendations ❤

  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK Před měsícem +7

    Now that was a lovely video. We bought a very large piece of midge net for Little red. A company in Scotland sells it by mail order. If you got a bit big enough you could drape the entire vehicle for situations like this. We remember being bitten really badly in that area when we had our caravan and did an evening bike ride. We want to explore those vineyards in Snoopy ❤👍. Stay safe.

    • @juliahutchinson4542
      @juliahutchinson4542 Před měsícem

      Do you know the name of the mail order company, or have a link please?

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +2

      Thanks so much K&C! We have now moved to draping the whole door in mozzie net and taping it on...desperate times haha
      We'd love to watch you guys vineyard hopping through france. I think it might be the safest, non campsite way of doing things too

  • @alisonhall9385
    @alisonhall9385 Před měsícem +2

    Noooo!! The proof is not in the pudding at all! The proof of the pudding is in the eating! That cake with the cherries looked fab!

  • @Chlobet
    @Chlobet Před měsícem +3

    I started scratching when you were talking about the mosquitos 😄 Another fantastic video - I so enjoy watching your travels! x

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for commenting and watching, really means a lot to us 🙏

  • @susanwallis7249
    @susanwallis7249 Před měsícem +7

    I used to live in Montpellier, fabulous city. Just to point out that it isn't in Provence it's in The Herault, Occitanie

  • @davidmbell
    @davidmbell Před měsícem +7

    Heading to both Corsica and Sardinia as part of a cruise next year, looking forward to it. Glad the car camping working out for you. Your theme tune I’ll spend all day humming in my head….

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +5

      Thank you and Haha same! We have sung it so much that we end up coming up with different lyrics to what we are doing that day and sing it to each other.
      First sign of madness maybe

    • @lisah.5559
      @lisah.5559 Před měsícem +2

      If other youtubers use this I get a bit funny about it 😂

    • @TheMinimalistTherapist
      @TheMinimalistTherapist Před měsícem +1

      ​@lisah.5559 Same 😂 Except Linnea and Akela, those guys get a free pass to use it (as if I own it 😂) because Linnea is totally aligned with Liam and Janine's outlook ❤😊.

  • @williamcrampton394
    @williamcrampton394 Před měsícem +3

    Hi Guys, excellent video. Loved this one so much. Very informative. Nadia was wonderful too. Thank You. Good Luck x

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      She's great isn't she, truly exceptional person ❤️

  • @AllMy78s
    @AllMy78s Před měsícem +1

    I always get bitten to death they are a nightmare, but I had to laugh when Jannine opened the door as quick as possible and, turned the camera around to see the back door wide open, lol... It is great the way freedom allows you to change plans at the drop of a hat, may it always be the same for you both, It is a fantastic plan to go to Italy via the islands, going to be super cool guys...

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      I know, complete lack of coordination from the day team there haha

  • @elspethlaity1890
    @elspethlaity1890 Před měsícem +2

    So pleased that you've given Provence a second chance.You're very brave to be doing this,but to have a beautiful place to stop each night makes such a difference. Happy island hopping!xx

  • @Calmmind-living
    @Calmmind-living Před měsícem +3

    It's always about the people you meet on your journey, another great video and such a beautiful place and another great idea staying at vineyards, much safer.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      It's all about the people, and we are lucky to meet some extraordinary ones 🙏

  • @LoulouVioletCapulet
    @LoulouVioletCapulet Před měsícem +2

    Cool times, i like the park ups at the farms and vineyards 🌿

  • @ellyguitarchic5069
    @ellyguitarchic5069 Před měsícem +1

    You are such an inspiration to me. Love all your videos, love you attitude to life and it makes me happy watching you both. I have just joined your channel subscription, hope it has gone through ok xx

  • @matthewthesnail
    @matthewthesnail Před měsícem +1

    Amazing. Thank you both ❤. Have a fantastic time in 😀 x

  • @debdavet-cornwallandbeyond1649

    Another great video guys. We are looking to take our campervan to Italy on a 6 week roadtrip next May, and looking forward to seeing your adventures.

  • @user-keithisjoyful213
    @user-keithisjoyful213 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you guys, I so enjoyed this video, safe travels and enjoy your travels. Keith. X

  • @CarolP-uk
    @CarolP-uk Před měsícem +2

    Provence is lovely and it’s so nice to see you finally had a good experience in France 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @victorialawless6275
    @victorialawless6275 Před měsícem +1

    Didn’t know about french-passion, what great idea. thanks sharing x

  • @fromtheblonx
    @fromtheblonx Před měsícem +3

    Wonderful video again guys🙏That vegan bakery looked so amazing!😍😋🌱

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you, yes it was fascinating and Nadia is an extraordinary person

  • @janissteadman285
    @janissteadman285 Před měsícem +3

    man that was a tonic for the soul!! thanks for sharing it XX

  • @Livewellwithtia
    @Livewellwithtia Před měsícem

    Brilliant video as always and love to see you back in Souh of France it’s definitely one of my favourite places to go ❤️ also thank you for sharing the wine membership in order to camp overnight there 👌🏻

  • @sapps851
    @sapps851 Před měsícem +1

    Mozzies hate smoke, so burn some white sage outside your car/before getting in. Or palo santo; also you'll be blessing your car at the same time! Also, please slip in somewhere, the name of Nadia's patisserie- it's now on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 🙏💞

  • @fromtheblonx
    @fromtheblonx Před měsícem +10

    That drive in Montpellier!😂 And you didn't scream and shout at each other! Which tells me one of two things. You really are so perfectly matched that not even getting lost can cause a row. Or you're very good at editing and there were hours of expletive laden discourse that ended up on the cutting room floor😂I reckon it's a combination of the two😁💚

  • @suestone131
    @suestone131 Před měsícem +2

    Brilliant vlog , you have whetted my appetite to visit Provence ! X

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Ooo you must, we barely scratched the surface to be honest with you

  • @jpennturner
    @jpennturner Před měsícem +2

    We used france passion and acsi for our motorhome holidays in france for years, thankyou for the memories!

  • @garyking4971
    @garyking4971 Před měsícem +5

    Sardinia is the most beautiful of islands,driving around the cliffs not for the faint hearted, fill up your own bottles at the vineyards is amazing and so cheap, English is not widely spoken but the local people are amazing , you will also definitely see flamingos

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Sounds perfect

    • @TheMinimalistTherapist
      @TheMinimalistTherapist Před měsícem +1

      If Liam and Janine tick the wild flamingos off their bucket list there I'll be so pleased for them! ❤😂🎉

  • @ZanyZoomers
    @ZanyZoomers Před měsícem +2

    Oh wow, we’re going to aix en Provence in August!, and we were in Amsterdam last week and went to Van Gogh museum. Relate to you both so much. ❤

  • @JennyMackie
    @JennyMackie Před měsícem +1

    The Cinque Terre region of ITALY is seriously so so so so traditional rustic Italy in a nutshell. Stunning!!! also I recommend Luca , its a small city with a wall around it and you can cycle around it in 15 minutes.
    Have an epic travel, I can't wait to see your adventure!!!

  • @annemackle3625
    @annemackle3625 Před měsícem

    I loved your video. What a gorgeous region. I'm glad it worked out staying at vinyards,much safer. I have always enjoyed the song played at the end it's so suited to you both and the songs played all through this were brilliant. The drone footage of the olive grove at the end showed the grove and surroundings as picture perfect. A lovely ending. Take care !

  • @scootsandsoulcambridge
    @scootsandsoulcambridge Před měsícem +3

    Good to see you are giving France another go 🙌 we love it and not had any trouble camping - some campsites are only £10 a night not as expensive as uk and you meet the lovely owners too! Bon voyage 🇫🇷

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you. So true that there are some cheap options out there too

  • @philipday8601
    @philipday8601 Před měsícem +1

    Loved that guys, really interesting and beautiful, think it's going on the list of places to visit x

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Thought of you when we were there, you'd love it

  • @anma3603
    @anma3603 Před měsícem +1

    Corsica is beautiful. So looking forward to following your adventures

  • @delvenematthews9689
    @delvenematthews9689 Před měsícem +1

    Watching you panic in Montpellier on the tram lines brings back a similar memory when I drove through Montpellier going north after a holiday in Provence. The difference was I had a tram coming towards me!! The most frightening thing I have experienced whilst driving in France. Am currently in Collioure which is just before the Spanish border.on the coast. I lived to tell the tale (only just). Good luck with your journeys.

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před měsícem +1

    Enjoyed your Ibiza vlogs , not so sure about the car camping stuff, but always interesting to see, all the best guys 😘

  • @vickyf164
    @vickyf164 Před měsícem

    Ahh I do love you guys ❤ Not been subbed that long and every video I watch I get you both a little more. I now understand it doesn’t matter if you’re in a big van or a car, if you guys have each other then your going to enjoy it and make the most of every experience ❤ Have a blessed week 🙏

  • @jentextiles
    @jentextiles Před měsícem +1

    Just forwarded this to my sister who has moved to her French home from Brussels. Gwenfair’s never mentions the mosquito problem. We’ve got them here in soooo Sunless UK. I use what the SAS use a domestic brand in UK . You know it I’m sure. Love watching you both. Jen x

  • @smalldreamarts
    @smalldreamarts Před měsícem +2

    Corsica is famous for being the Birthplace of the 1st Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte. He was born in Ajaccio. His house is now a museum. And there are streets named after the family. I'm excited to see your visit to the island. Love your videos and channel. Stay safe guys ❤🦋 🌻

  • @briddunne6924
    @briddunne6924 Před měsícem +4

    Thanks you guy. I love your videos. So entertaining and informative.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem

      Thanks so much, really appreciate you coming here and commenting too 😊

  • @hughjones3163
    @hughjones3163 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant video and thanks for the France passions tip😊

  • @Ch-wk7zc
    @Ch-wk7zc Před měsícem +1

    Loving coming along with you guys. Cant wait for more adventures❤

  • @PVillapah
    @PVillapah Před měsícem

    Awesome vlog ♥, and reminds me of some good encounters with friendly French people while backpacking in Germany and Italy

  • @alias8945
    @alias8945 Před měsícem +1

    If you do Corsica and Sardinia continue on to Sicily you can even go from south of Sicily Pozzallo port to Malta, camping in Malta isn’t great, but northern end you can camp and you can go further on to the island of Gozo and there’s more space for parking on that island. Unfortunately you have to come back over Sicily from Malta but you can get a short ferry over the Messina Straits to the toe of Italy and travel up from there or go across further east via ferries. Enjoy the videos always 💚💚💚

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan Před měsícem +3

    Another awesome adventure of Janine & Liam. The vegan plant based bakery is amazing and the food looked 😋. Love 🥰 the vlog and love ❤️ Janine & ♥️ Liam.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks David, you would have loved the French bakery and lovely Nadia 😍

  • @maryfreeman9231
    @maryfreeman9231 Před měsícem +1

    Citroen Jumpy is the Citroen Dispathch in the UK, we have one, it goes under the car barrier in the Toll motorways. Bonus.

  • @cyndeeh
    @cyndeeh Před měsícem +8

    Wow! Just....wow.

  • @olwynmaurer861
    @olwynmaurer861 Před měsícem +2

    Research the ‘ Giants ‘ in Sardinia the Smithsonian Museum has a lot of artefacts of hidden history excavated from Sardinia . What an exciting adventure you’re both on .

  • @kerrigriggs9926
    @kerrigriggs9926 Před měsícem

    My trip starts soon ..s.east Asia, 🎉 great things are looking up, the warmth of locals, you both shining 🥂

  • @goinggoing.backback
    @goinggoing.backback Před měsícem

    Oh my gosh, those vegan pastries are the stuff of my dreams! Glad France is treating you so well this time around.

  • @ianroscoe2750
    @ianroscoe2750 Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic video guys. What a find the vegan patisserie. Glad France has come good for you both.

  • @Hairyskinback
    @Hairyskinback Před měsícem +3

    Much love from a Brit living in the Philippines. Enjoy joining you on each episode for your adventures :)

  • @OneLove101.
    @OneLove101. Před měsícem +1

    This video showed how beautiful a lot of France 🇫🇷 I’m so glad you had a great time, and you gave it a second chance after crime overshadowed your last visit. How sad about Van Gogh 🥺 I knew he’d cut off his ear, but I wasn’t aware of the circumstances 💔 Every day is a learning day 🤩 The flowers and colours in this video were outstanding. Seeing you both all sunkissed, reminds me it’s Summer. Summer hasn’t arrived in Scotland yet 😆 The French people seem so welcoming. ☺️ The lady who owns the cake shop, was it Nadia? She was so lovely and her cakes and pizza looked scrumptious 😋 Great video as always. I look forward to Sundays, to get to come along on your adventures 🚗

  • @larhumba4233
    @larhumba4233 Před měsícem +1

    One of your best episodes ever! Loved Montpellier, so poignant seeing Van Gogh"s room, the Vegan Patissetie was amazing, the Olive Grove beautiful! Happy travelling! ❤🤍💙🌿🍀

  • @MrSquuqs
    @MrSquuqs Před měsícem +1

    Travelled with a vegan friend in France in the 1980's. He's the author of The Poll Tax Riots an interesting guy and clever enough to have figured out that he was one of the estimated nineteen vegans in france at that time.
    He had a hard time food wise..
    One trick with mozzies is to relax .. they react to the pheromones released when under stress. If you're stressed by the sound of the little blighters thet'll go for you even harder ..
    Thx you two !!

  • @bonniejackson1321
    @bonniejackson1321 Před měsícem

    loving your open mindedness....listening to seasoned travellers...island route way...yes!💗💓💓🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍Loved the Van Gogh tour

  • @carmengiles456
    @carmengiles456 Před měsícem +1

    Great video, thanks guys 😊

  • @dawnross2514
    @dawnross2514 Před měsícem +1

    Wonderful video! Makes me want to visit :) I'm a bit worried about you going to Italy, especially anywhere near where the volcano Campi Flegrei, near Naples.....take care X