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Exploring the Loire Valley | Full Time Van Life
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Join me whilst I explore the Val de Loire, find cool animal sculptures and get my van stuck in some mud!
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Check out my blog: www.kiki.me.uk/blog
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Music played by me, on a beautiful handpan created by Panstream 💕
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Slowing down after too much travel | Full Time Van Life
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Service station showers, sleepy days, nature days and a new pee jar! Full time travel gets tiring! After a couple of weeks where I barely stayed put more than one night in each place I had to slow down a little to recover... join me finding calm in nature and pulling together enough energy for a little exploring as I continue my journey back north through France. 'Nature does not hurry, yet eve...
More mountain adventures | Solo Van Life
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Join me for more fun playing in the French Pyrennes... with epic views, chilly nights and a hike in the snow. Have I mentioned I love snow? Enough to eat it apparently, if you catch that accidental moment I caught on camera! "The mountains are calling, and I must go." quote by John Muir - My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My photography store: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Subscribe to follow ...
Playing in the snow! | Full Time Van Life
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Join me for a drive into the mountains in search of snow to play in. Spoiler - I found lots!! I also visit the medival town of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, accidentally stumble upon the Sancturies of Betharram and almost get my van stuck. A typical week of van life and exploring the French Pyrennes! - Support me: My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My photography store: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Sub...
A wee roam through French Basque country | Full Time Van Life
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Please like, subscribe and support me if you can: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad Join me this week for some decidely British weather (in France)! Staying with family near Bordeaux, exploring Bassin d'Arcachon, seeing French Basque country, avoiding cities and making it so far south I almost ran out of France. Coming up next week - heading into the mountains to play in the snow! End quote inspired by ...
Winter sea swimming and when things go wrong | Full Time Van Life
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Support me by liking this video and donating to my fuel fund: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad The second part of a week by the sea in the middle of February. Getting more than just my feet wet, picking up litter and one of those van days when too many things go wrong. - Book a video chat with me to chat about all things van life: ko-fi.com/s/de39f30880 My photography store: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ My...
Ocean fun, wet feet and photography | Full Time Van Life
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Buy some awesome photos, and support me at the same time: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Join me playing around in the water as I explore Ile d'Oleron, deal with a leaky van, get my feet wet in the sea and head down the coast for an awesome photo opportunity. Apologies for the fuzzy bit of video part way through - not sure what happened there but by the time I realised I didn't have the time or desir...
Heading down the French Atlantic Coast | Full time van life
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Exploring France's Atlantic coast. Towns, cities, nature and wave watching... - My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silvaontheroad My photography shop: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Subscribe to follow my adventures: bit.ly/silvaontheroadsub Follow me on Instagram: silvaontheroad Check out my blog: www.kiki.me.uk/blog - Music played by me, on a b...
Finally figuring out I'm autistic... in my 30s! | Full Time Van Life
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When I came back to UA-cam after my long break I said at some point I might explain why I took a year off and what was going on with me - well here's that video! And also some more of my exploring in France, around the Loire region. - My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silvaontheroad My photography shop: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Subscribe to follow my adv...
Van Life in France | Solo Female Van Life
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Support me on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad Hi all, this week I thought I’d give you a low down on the ins and outs of van life in France! 00:00 Intro 03:57 Parking 05:43 Water 09:38 Toilets and showers 11:18 Rubbish and recycling 12:10 Laundry 12:47 Driving 14:16 Food! - You can always support me for free by letting UA-cam ads play rather than skipping them! My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaont...
Mont Saint Michel and taking it slow in Brittany | Solo Female Van Life
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After my first busy week in France I slowed down a little the following week, but I still managed some sightseeing and exploring out in nature. To have a video call with me to chat about all things van life follow the Ko-fi link below! - My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silvaontheroad My photography shop: kikiomalley.picfair.com/ Subscribe to follow my ...
Back on the road again and finally escaping the UK! | Vanlife France
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I wanted to do this last winter but it just didn't work out - so this year I've escaped the harsh Scottish winter to head to France! For the sometimes harsh winter... at least in France I can keep driving south in search of warmth and sunshine! Join me for my first week in France, where I had snow and did some tourist-y sightseeing. - Support me: My Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/silvaontheroad My Etsy ...
Adventures up north | Solo Female Van Life
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Adventures up north | Solo Female Van Life
Floods, river adventures and power issues! | Solo Female Van Life
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Floods, river adventures and power issues! | Solo Female Van Life
Another year of van life | Solo Female Van Life
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Another year of van life | Solo Female Van Life
Finally, an update and a wee Scottish road trip! | Solo Female Van Life
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Finally, an update and a wee Scottish road trip! | Solo Female Van Life
Building a bed for my van | Solo Female Van Life
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Building a bed for my van | Solo Female Van Life
Fitting roof bars, rain guards and more! | Solo Female Van Life
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Fitting roof bars, rain guards and more! | Solo Female Van Life
Insulating my van and fitting ply walls | Solo Female Van Life
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Insulating my van and fitting ply walls | Solo Female Van Life
Trying out my new WolfWise privacy tent | Solo Female Van Life
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Trying out my new WolfWise privacy tent | Solo Female Van Life
Building my campervan floor | Solo Female Van Life
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Building my campervan floor | Solo Female Van Life
Renault Trafic Van Conversion Ep. 1 | Solo Female Van Life
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Renault Trafic Van Conversion Ep. 1 | Solo Female Van Life
Time for a new, bigger van! | Solo Female Van Life
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Time for a new, bigger van! | Solo Female Van Life
What my mornings look like living in a Berlingo! | Solo Female Van Life
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What my mornings look like living in a Berlingo! | Solo Female Van Life
Even vanlifers have a rough time now and then | Solo Female Van Life
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Even vanlifers have a rough time now and then | Solo Female Van Life
Taking some time to breathe | Solo Female Van Life
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Taking some time to breathe | Solo Female Van Life
The Trossachs (and a little of Loch Lomond) | Van Life Scotland
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The Trossachs (and a little of Loch Lomond) | Van Life Scotland
Winter Van Life Adventures | Solo Female Van Life
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Winter Van Life Adventures | Solo Female Van Life
Citroën Berlingo camper bed and seat layout | Solo Female Van Life
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Citroën Berlingo camper bed and seat layout | Solo Female Van Life
Plans for the future | Solo Female Van Life
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Plans for the future | Solo Female Van Life

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @judithfaber2667
    @judithfaber2667 2 дні тому

    Its so refreshing to realise that there are nice people in the world 😊

  • @dean3084
    @dean3084 26 днів тому

    Washing up means doing the dishes unless you’re American and you are not so stop using American terminology it doesn’t sound right in an English accent

  • @stippolyte
    @stippolyte Місяць тому

    I'd definitely 2nd getting All-Season tyres, they'd be a great help up in Scotlands winters too. Slightly worse mpg probably but they'd be more beneficial.

  • @ruabonite
    @ruabonite Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed seeing you back Kiki, i have some catching up to do with your videos, looking forward to seeing your uploads since this one 😀👍

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad Місяць тому

      Thanks! It took a lot but it's good to be back sharing my life and adventures with you all... You've got a few videos to keep you busy as you catch up! 😁

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 Місяць тому

    Cool sculptures, muddy ground is very deceptive, road tyres don't help much in muddy ground either, but lesson learned I guess getting more boards might be a good idea. 25°C wow bet Scotland feels chilly now 😂

  • @garysheridan4879
    @garysheridan4879 Місяць тому

    Shitty day but lovely people surround this World. ❤❤

  • @nm-ge4tb
    @nm-ge4tb Місяць тому

    🙏🙏👍👍💖💖

  • @MultiVogon
    @MultiVogon Місяць тому

    I'd also like a 4x4 van, but I've taken my Berlingo along some inadvisable tracks too 😄. The difference is that I have all season tyres (mud+snow rated). Granted they don't work miracles, but they're MUCH better than summer tyres on slippery surfaces, I've found. (also you rarely need to much about with snow chains/socks either!) Might be something for you to consider next time you're getting new tyres for Stream.

  • @zeez4178
    @zeez4178 Місяць тому

    🍀👍

  • @Calmmind-living
    @Calmmind-living Місяць тому

    amazing , never imagined you could fit so much, but your set up is fantastic

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad Місяць тому

      Thanks! I did cram a lot into that wee van 😂

  • @piotrwojciechowski7527
    @piotrwojciechowski7527 Місяць тому

    Super 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 Місяць тому

    Hi Kiki, plants & nature just blow me away, the "cactus" things on the tree were amazing. Take care and stay safe x

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 Місяць тому

    Not to mention that stupid brexit would mean you have to leave soon anyway Scotland of course didn't vote for this nonsense ,but still gets taken out by england we badly need out there uk.

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 Місяць тому

    Wonderful video Kiki. Some amazing places to explore and stop over at. A fantastic 2 months on the continent. Hope you're well, Take Care ❤

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 Місяць тому

    You take such beautiful footage of nature💚

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad Місяць тому

      Thanks Helen 💚 I do love filming nature, especially close up!

  • @markjwilcox
    @markjwilcox Місяць тому

    Hey, Kiki, Thank you for being so honest again. It must be so difficult sharing, to the whole Internet potentially, the problems you are having. I totally understand what you're going through as my daughter is Autistic. She is now i her 20's but is so young in her demeanour she needs constant care from family and Social Services. If I may, I'd like to send a sincere thank you to Oxfordshire County Council Social Services for all the help you give and have given to my daughter. As I once replied to you in a questionnaire, she's not a problem child but a child with problems. Kiki, like yourself she has problems with noise, light and crowds. Just remember you're not causing any problem to society, unlike some "normal" people do today in their awful actions, so please accept you are not different but see the world in a different way, and you are plotting your course in the way you do. Continue your journey and please share with us anything you want to. I say "us" as a subscriber to the channel and assume the others share my feelings. Finally, cwtchys (big hugs) from South Wales.

  • @andymacpherson44
    @andymacpherson44 2 місяці тому

    Hi Kiki, sent the wee £20 donation without attaching a message in error so here's another £2 to allow me to send a message! It was lovely meeting & chatting with you this morning & hearing about your van life! We hope you continue to find lovely quiet places to stay in Scotland & that your photography and UA-cam channel continue to develop & grow. If you are ever in Edinburgh & fancy a catchup do let us know. Hope you can have a nice wee treat on us. Take care, best wishes, Andy & Karen Macpherson. PS we watched a full advert! 😊

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      Hi Andy, thanks so much for your generosity - it was absolutely lovely to have a chat with you and Karen in the woods! Hope you have a great wee holiday and find the perfect camper for more adventures 😊

  • @andymacpherson44
    @andymacpherson44 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @markko0313
    @markko0313 2 місяці тому

    Hi Kiki. I'm currently binge-watching your vids. I think you’re grest. I luve in Penzance, so I love the sea, too. I'm loving your adventures! 😊

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching! I'm always enthralled watching waves so there's plenty more of that to come in my videos ☺️

  • @nicola_k-s
    @nicola_k-s 2 місяці тому

    What is your recipe for dry shampoo please? We get midges in Shropshire every summer, they areso small even fly screens don't work. A good bug deterrent is peppermint oil.

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      I use arrowroot flour and pop a wee bit of cocoa powder in to colour it a little (cinnamon or ginger can be used for lighter hair shades). Works a treat and no nasty sprays! Thanks for the peppermint oil tip - I haven't tried that but I have some so I'll test it this summer 😊 I did not know that you get midges in Shropshire 😯 you can buy really fine netting that keeps them out - I think I bought mine on eBay a few years ago and they don't get through it (just around the sides sometimes 😂)

  • @callum
    @callum 2 місяці тому

    all a person needs in life

  • @andreaPat70
    @andreaPat70 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning scenery. Beautiful video and views.

  • @SarahJane96
    @SarahJane96 2 місяці тому

    Your old berlingo looks like the one I have now, I have a 2003 Multispace. Did you ever have engine issues?

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      Hi Sarah, my old one was a 2004 multispace so yeah probably the same model - I don't recall any major engine issues, just a slightly temperamental battery 😂 I definitely had some work done on it a few times but can't remember that far back to think what it was! The guy that bought it from me was still driving it last year so I think it's still going 😯 Hope yours isn't causing you problems 🤞🏻

  • @lynnef4228
    @lynnef4228 2 місяці тому

    Stunning stunningness 😍😍😍

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 2 місяці тому

    Some amazing views Kiki, was their two waterfalls or were they snow falls? Either way brilliant ( but I'm hoping they were snow falls! Take care and stay safe x

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 місяці тому

    Such a beautiful and unique scenery! Lovely film my friend!

  • @RamblingRuth
    @RamblingRuth 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning!!

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful video Kiki. Oh the mountains and snow is so spectacular and beautiful. Such fun playing in the snow. What an amazing experience. Take Care. All the Best ❤

  • @nm-ge4tb
    @nm-ge4tb 2 місяці тому

    💎💎🙏🙏💖💖

  • @anthonybaudouin3139
    @anthonybaudouin3139 2 місяці тому

    Hello Silva

  • @anthonybaudouin3139
    @anthonybaudouin3139 2 місяці тому

    Hello Silva , How are you ? Anthony de Saumur

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad Місяць тому

      Hi Anthony 👋🏻 ça va? My latest video has the day I met you when I got stuck in the mud 😂

  • @Lakesman5308
    @Lakesman5308 2 місяці тому

    Discovered this area a couple of years ago love it so quiet

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      it's definitely one of my favourite parts of Scotland!

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 2 місяці тому

    Hi Kiki, it just all looked amazing, from the red leaf, to the snow & the massive ball of fur! Take care & stay safe x

  • @stippolyte
    @stippolyte 2 місяці тому

    Your laughter is quite infectious. Quick tip, get a heavy duty garden bin bag, makes a great temp toboggan 😊.

    • @SilvaontheRoad
      @SilvaontheRoad 2 місяці тому

      Always happy to spread the laughter 😊 that's a great tip! I had a cheap pair of salopettes on and they worked a treat!

  • @lynnef4228
    @lynnef4228 2 місяці тому

    Looks like you had fun! The scenery looks amazing.

  • @markko0313
    @markko0313 2 місяці тому

    The dog just wants to have fun! 😂

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely fabulous Kiki. So much fun playing in the snow. Just has to be done. Beautiful place to explore. Really wonderful. Safe Travels ❤

  • @davesandall4530
    @davesandall4530 2 місяці тому

    Enjoyed that , thank you

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 2 місяці тому

    French mountains areas are very beautiful grateful for heating no doubt. Snow chains a a great idea and a necessity, there are tough plastic alternatives but I'm not familiar with the french rules and regulations. As always have fun today 🙏🏿

  • @martineomalley4687
    @martineomalley4687 2 місяці тому

    We have a Mimosa tree in the garden down in Devon; it always reminds me of that part of France. ❤

  • @alisonyoung236
    @alisonyoung236 2 місяці тому

    I've had several holidays in the Les Landes region, it's very different in winter. Loving your footage of the region x

  • @veronicabalfourpaul2288
    @veronicabalfourpaul2288 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful shots of the sea, wind and foam. I find I get a bit lonely just driving around. I admire your ability to stay with it. I have a wee dog which helps.

  • @jetblack5115
    @jetblack5115 2 місяці тому

    Been all over the world the places I hate the most is Scotland.. The cold the insular locals cold

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful video Kiki. Lovely place to explore, love the pine trees down by the sea, reminds me so much of the Baltic. Take Care. All the Best ❤

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 2 місяці тому

    No rain, no flowers...

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 2 місяці тому

    Amazing trees so close to house, nasty wind there unlucky but if the weather was same every day trees would die the wind actually makes the trees stronger. Like the village houses. If you collect the rain water its better to drink than tap water.