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Backpacking Europe with Kids: 1 Month Family Adventure Starting in London | Top Things to Do w/ Kids
We are leaving our RV behind for some epic adventures backpacking Europe! We had a trip to Europe booked but then COVID hit, so after Danny reitred from the Air Force we wanted to take the kids to see Europe. Our 1 month adventure starts in London!
Join us as we embark on an unforgettable 1-month backpacking adventure across Europe with our kids! Starting in London, we explore iconic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden gems-all while navigating the challenges and joys of traveling as a family.
In this video, we share:
✅ Highlights from the start of our European journey
✅ Family-friendly destinations and activities
Places visited:
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
Bag o' Nails Pub
Buckingham Palace (Royal Mews and State Rooms Tour)
Notting Hill
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
Lego Store
💼 Let us know in the comments: Have you traveled with kids? What’s your dream destination?
Please make sure to Subscribe - next week we go to Ireland!
We would love to connect with you!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Traveling to London
01:37 - Day 1 in London and our Airbnb
03:34 - Day 2 - Buckingham Palace, Royal Mews and State Room Tour
06:51 - Day 3 - Notting Hill, Riding the Tube
08:44 - Day 4 - Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Lego Store
18:50 - Ending and Bloopers
#familytravel #backpackingeurope #travelwithkids #familyadventures #london #england #traveltips #londontravel #londonengland
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RV Newbies: Recap our 6 Months of Full-Time RV Life - What It Really Costs!
Переглядів 47819 годин тому
Recap our 6 months of Fulltime RV living! We hit many milestones - Family, Friends, Nationals Parks, Amazing RV Rallys, Baseball Stadiums and New States we have never been before! 🚐 How much does it cost to RV full-time? In this video, we’re breaking down all the expenses from our first 6 months of full-time RV living. From campground fees and fuel costs to food, repairs, and unexpected surpris...
Cincinnati to Atlanta: Stadium Hopping & Family Fun on the Road!
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What an incredible way to wrap up our 2024 baseball tour! This leg of our journey took us from Indiana to the Kentucky-Ohio border, where we checked off Great American Ball Park with a Cincinnati Reds game. Then, we headed south to Georgia to reconnect with friends and experience Truist Park for an Atlanta Braves game. Jake's goal on our full time journey was to see every baseball stadium. We a...
Exploring RV History: Our Visit to the RV & Manufactured Home Hall of Fame!
Переглядів 18821 день тому
Join us as we step back in time at the RV and Manufactured Home Hall of Fame and Museum! From vintage trailers to modern manufactured homes, this incredible place celebrates the evolution of RVs and the road-tripping lifestyle. We’re exploring classic RV designs, sharing our favorite finds, and, of course, checking out the KYD Bird! Come along and get a glimpse of RV history and the unique rigs...
Learning the Hard Way: Our Fifth Wheel Backup Mistake and Visiting Chicago
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In today’s video, we’re sharing our latest adventure near Chicago with our Brinkley Z3110 fifth wheel - and let’s just say, backing in didn’t go exactly as planned! Also, we get to surprise the kids and meet up with some friends of ours to see Chicago! Wrigley Field, Fire Station in Wrigleyville, The Bean, Chicago River, and of course - deep dish pizza! Plus, Danny and Jake check off another ba...
Living Full-Time in a Brinkley Z3110 | Family RV Tour & Our Top Likes and Dislikes!
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🏕 Welcome to Our Home on Wheels! 🏕 We're a family of four (plus our dog, Sadie!) traveling the United States full-time in our Brinkley Z3110 fifth wheel. After Danny’s retirement from the Air Force, we decided to embrace RV living to make memories together, explore amazing places, and live a life of freedom on the road. In this video, we're taking you on an inside tour of our RV and sharing our...
New Brinkley Adventures: CAT Scale Results & Bucket List Stop at Lambeau Field!
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Now that our new Brinkley fifth wheel is all set up and organized, we took it to the CAT Scale for a weigh-in! Danny and Jake also had the chance to check off another baseball stadium by attending a Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field. And, as a family, we finally crossed off a huge item from our bucket list-visiting Lambeau Field! It’s been an incredible adventure, and we’re excite...
We bought a new Brinkley! Moving into and purchasing our new Z3110! Did we make the right choice?!
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We recently purchased a new Brinkley Z3110 fifth wheel at Kunes RV in Wisconsin and it was a great experience! We wanted to upgrade to a fifth wheel and really loved the finishes and quality of Brinkley - plus the shower is amazing!! Join us as we purchase and move into our new home! Tour video coming soon, so please subscribe! #fulltimefamilies #fifthwheel #brinkley #z3110 #rvtour #rvlife #rvl...
Best Roadside attraction? Wall Drug or World's Largest Jolly Green Giant
Переглядів 772 місяці тому
Join us as we leave the stunning landscapes of Yellowstone behind and embark on our journey east! Our first stop: the iconic Mount Rushmore, where we soaked in the breathtaking views and history. Emma and Jake, couldn’t resist earning another Junior Ranger Badge to add to their growing collection! Next up, we ventured to Custer State Park, surrounded by nature's beauty, before heading to the fa...
What do to if you only have 1 day in Yellowstone National Park!
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We changed plans and headed to Yellowstone National Park. We were rained out the first day and so we only got to spend 1 day in the park. 1 day is definitely not enough time to see everything, but we were able to cover a lot of ground by doing the Grand Loop. We entered through the Madison Entrance on the west side and our first stop was Gibbon Falls. We brought our dog Sadie because we were go...
What to do at Glacier National Park! Dry Camping at Apgar Campground, Hiking, and Goat Lick Overlook
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Isn't camping with friends the best!? We got to dry camp at Apgar Campground with our best friends and their kids, and had such a blast - even though it rained most of the time. Glacier National Park is absolutely stunning! Going-to-the-Sun Road wasn't open yet when we went, we drove to the East side of the park and did some hiking, I think that side of the park was the family favorite. Saint M...
Box Canyon State Park! Who knew this was in Idaho?! #idaho #boxcanyon #rvlife
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Box Canyon State Park! Who knew this was in Idaho?! #idaho #boxcanyon #rvlife
Best hike with kids?! Bryce Canyon National Park and The Utah Mighty Five!
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Best hike with kids?! Bryce Canyon National Park and The Utah Mighty Five!
Staying at Watchman Campground! Zion National Park - New Favorite?
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Staying at Watchman Campground! Zion National Park - New Favorite?
Elk in our front yard?! Camping in the Grand Canyon - worth it? #grandcanyon #fulltimetravelfamily
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Elk in our front yard?! Camping in the Grand Canyon - worth it? #grandcanyon #fulltimetravelfamily
Dodging Hurricane Debby and RV Unplugged Season 2 Finale Rally! Team Blue or Team Red?!
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Dodging Hurricane Debby and RV Unplugged Season 2 Finale Rally! Team Blue or Team Red?!
Stranded at the airport and snakes! But as long as we are together, there's nothing better than that
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Stranded at the airport and snakes! But as long as we are together, there's nothing better than that
Oh Boy - Leaky Portable Holding Tank! Traveling to Arizona and Lost Dutchman State Park!
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Oh Boy - Leaky Portable Holding Tank! Traveling to Arizona and Lost Dutchman State Park!
Night Light Rally, Total Solar Eclipse and Texas Rangers Game - Very Exciting Weekend!
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Night Light Rally, Total Solar Eclipse and Texas Rangers Game - Very Exciting Weekend!
Retired From The Air Force and Full Time RV Traveling!
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Retired From The Air Force and Full Time RV Traveling!

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  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy День тому

    Great video! Thanks for taking us to Europe with you. Looking forward to the next video.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives День тому

      Thanks for watching! We had a blast!

  • @ourrvsunsets
    @ourrvsunsets 4 дні тому

    Welcome to the Brinkley family!!! We have a Z3100 that we've had for a year now. Quick note on your calculations. To find the actual weight of your trailer you'll need to weigh your truck separately to figure out what your pin weight it. You then have to add the pin weight to the trailer axle weight to get the GVW of the trailer. We went through this learning curve as well, it can get confusing at times. Safe travels and hope to see ya out on the road!!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 4 дні тому

      We love our Brinkley! Yes, we did weigh the truck separately after the video and figured it out. Save travels to you too! Hope to see you on the road!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 5 днів тому

    Great video break down. Making me miss it badly… great intro

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 6 днів тому

    Drill baby drill!

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife 6 днів тому

    I loved seeing all your flashbacks to music, that was great. Thanks for sharing your cost rundowns, that is really helpful to those considering this way of life.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 6 днів тому

      It was fun to make that and look back at the last 6 months!!

  • @dougwilliams3276
    @dougwilliams3276 8 днів тому

    LOL A Ford F350 SRW??? Oh what ever will the tow police say LOL. Me too

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife 11 днів тому

    I love seeing how people's adventure began.

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife 11 днів тому

    I saw that Furrion fancy bus on the Finding Our Someday channel. I think it had a heli-pad on the roof. (I think)

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 11 днів тому

      Yes it did!! They had that part closed in the museum.

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife 12 днів тому

    Still blows my mind that the Braves no longer play at Turner field. We lived in the Atlanta area from 2000 to 2003. I had a coworker that had access to season passes and whenever they weren't used, she gave them to our family. Used to sit a few rows back from Sheffield, the out fielder. I'm not a baseball fan, but it was fun to go and be a part of the energy. And try all the different style of hot dogs.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 12 днів тому

      Turner Field was amazing! We did go to a game there before Jake was born. Glad you have some good memories there!

  • @oddfish2560
    @oddfish2560 13 днів тому

    Whats your trucks GVWR?

  • @fishaddict2
    @fishaddict2 15 днів тому

    I'm going to ask a possibly stupid question. But how do you get a weight on the trailer including contents when the kingpin is supported by the truck. We have a Brinkley Z3100 and I want to weigh it on the next trip but don't understand how that works. Gross for truck and trailer is easy to understand but I confused on how to separate truck weight from trailer weight when connected.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 14 днів тому

      Definitely not a stupid question! We had that very same question when we started. Ideally you want to weight the truck by itself, truck and empty (UVW) trailer and finally the truck and trailer with all your belongings in it. Most do not weight the truck with empty trailer and that’s ok. The truck only will give you drive and steer axle weights. Then when you weigh the truck and loaded trailer you can see how much extra weight is on your drive axle and get a rough number for your pin weight. Add that difference to your trailer axle weight and you can determine the amount of stuff you have in the trailer. Drive axle + trailer axle - your UVW of the trailer should give you a good number of how much stuff you put in your trailer.

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 15 днів тому

    Two stadiums on one video? 😁 Great video thanks for sharing!

  • @marieblanchedumont5634
    @marieblanchedumont5634 15 днів тому

    I wonder every Time why people open every door in the kitchen we do not have every one same way of placing our things in kitchen so it takes time for nothing more

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 21 день тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing! RV/MH Hall of Fame is something we decided to skip this time and save it for next time.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 21 день тому

      Definitely worth a visit! Can’t wait to see the video you make!

  • @tannermcclung2474
    @tannermcclung2474 23 дні тому

    Awesome RV and Trump hat! We pick our 3110 up next week and I can't wait.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 23 дні тому

      Thank you! We love our 3110! Hope you have great adventures!

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife 26 днів тому

    I like this challenge to go to every baseball stadium, that's pretty cool.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 26 днів тому

      Thanks! We love baseball and enjoy seeing every stadium!

  • @snownek-6236
    @snownek-6236 27 днів тому

    defiantly a delayed reaction to a bumper pull, same issue for me when I went to a 5th wheel. now I wouldn't go back. you have to be more deliberate and aggressive with the truck to get it where you want

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 26 днів тому

      Agreed, we won’t go back to the travel trailer. It definitely takes some practice to get the hang of it.

  • @SEANRMZ
    @SEANRMZ 28 днів тому

    love the Brinkly's we r also lookig into a 3610. May I ask no table to eat inside? we use our a lot when its windy and cold. thanks for the tour

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 28 днів тому

      Hi Sean! The 3110 came with a table but it was a little unstable. We need one because I work from home. We purchased one from Amazon - amzn.to/4e1PPE3 It fits perfectly under our couch or the button bunk when traveling. The 3610 is beautiful and a great floor plan, but longer than what we are looking for.

    • @SEANRMZ
      @SEANRMZ 27 днів тому

      @@4simplelives OOH I didnt know that. thank you for the info, happy camping my friends :)

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 27 днів тому

      @ thanks you too!

  • @DarrenStinson-gv6wr
    @DarrenStinson-gv6wr 28 днів тому

    Great video! Enjoyed meeting you guys at LJMJ huddle!! See u in Florida in April!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 28 днів тому

      It was great meeting you! See you in Florida!

    • @leonardcole5095
      @leonardcole5095 28 днів тому

      @@DarrenStinson-gv6wr We will be there as well! Got the child care issue resolved. Registered last night!! See you all there!!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 28 днів тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing! It’s awesome that you are making the full time life all about a journey with goals. Yes Danny, it has always been that easy with a fifth wheel. You well be expert level before you know it! ❤️

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 28 днів тому

      Jim, you’re one of the only guys I believe that to be true. Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @leonardcole5095
    @leonardcole5095 28 днів тому

    How close does the rig get to the back of the cab when backing up? Any risk of the front of the 5'ver hitting the back of the cab?

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 28 днів тому

      @@leonardcole5095 haven’t had an issue with that yet, but there is always that risk with a short bed truck. We have the sliding B&W Hitch if needed

  • @eberhoozen
    @eberhoozen Місяць тому

    Awesome Video. We live in Wausau WI.

  • @eberhoozen
    @eberhoozen Місяць тому

    Where are your pots and pans ?

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      I put them in the bottom drawer next to the oven

  • @eberhoozen
    @eberhoozen Місяць тому

    Go Packers!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom Місяць тому

    Awesome new camper. The electronic valves scare me a bit though

    • @FollowingFreedom
      @FollowingFreedom Місяць тому

      And we will need a sticker 👍🏻

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      Yeah we were a little hesitant at first but they've been working great!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      We will definitely hook you up!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy Місяць тому

    Great video but even a better shirt on Danny!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      Haha thanks! That shirt is one of his favorites!

  • @anjjohns314
    @anjjohns314 Місяць тому

    Very touching retirement ceremony, thank you for your service. 💪🏻👊🏻 Would love to see a “mini series” on your experience at the National RV training academy and your subsequent work in RV maintenance and repair. Wish you and your family all the best!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      @@anjjohns314 Thank you! 😊 Love the suggestion of covering NRVTA! We can definitely work on that! It was a great experience!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy Місяць тому

    Great video. Recommend weighing the truck separately also to calculate your truck and trailer numbers.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tip! We will!!

  • @440-6Pack
    @440-6Pack Місяць тому

    Best thing you did was getting rid of that Grand Design for a Brinkley.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives Місяць тому

      🤣 we sure love our Brinkley!!

  • @OGJeff685
    @OGJeff685 Місяць тому

    I sure hope this is a better experience for you vs what the 22/23 RV's seem to be providing their buyers!! Good luck!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom Місяць тому

    That’s an excellent floor plan

  • @carolewinstead8270
    @carolewinstead8270 Місяць тому

    Congratulations on your new home!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 2 місяці тому

    so impressive how you recorded so consistently and post videos with lots of time in between video and current area our videos were always no more than 2 weeks behind and it puts me in a bind trying to put footage together. lives been busy no videos from us but you motivate me to get one uploaded soon! I hope you all are still enjoying your travels

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 2 місяці тому

      We love documenting everything -- makes for great family memories! Can't wait to see your next video!!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. Still have not made it to Wall Drug.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 2 місяці тому

      You'll love it! It's a pretty cool place

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 2 місяці тому

    Love watching your adventures, thanks for sharing!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 2 місяці тому

    Awesome, yall are having such a great adventure

  • @Love-Ryze
    @Love-Ryze 3 місяці тому

    I love the video I miss you guys btw its Mario

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@Love-Ryze miss you too Mario!!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 3 місяці тому

    Not sure when we will be able to make it but this is definitely near the top on our list to visit

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@FollowingFreedom Zion is pretty amazing! We definitely need another trip there - so much we haven’t seen of the park!

  • @OurNextAdventurejvh
    @OurNextAdventurejvh 3 місяці тому

    Hey guys, new followers here! Thank you for your service and congratulations on your retirement! Looking forward to following your adventures! 😊

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@OurNextAdventurejvh thank you!! Just subscribed to you guys! Can’t wait to check it out!

  • @AaronGaboya
    @AaronGaboya 3 місяці тому

    We watched from our sticks & bricks in Oklahoma just outside of totality. Totally amazing!!!!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@AaronGaboya it was pretty amazing!

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 3 місяці тому

    Getting soft Danny you were trained to hurry up and wait lol

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@FollowingFreedom haha 🤣 🤣 so true!

  • @AaronGaboya
    @AaronGaboya 3 місяці тому

    Looks amazing minus the entrance traffic of course. The still photo of Sadie was too much😍

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@AaronGaboya yeah the entrance traffic is definitely frustrating but the park is awesome so totally worth it.

  • @AaronGaboya
    @AaronGaboya 3 місяці тому

    Great video! We had a blast throwing those dice… for the children.

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@AaronGaboya haha! It’s for the children!!

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
    @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 3 місяці тому

    Great video!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy thank you!! Next year you guys need to come with us to the rally!!

    • @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy
      @The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 3 місяці тому

      @@4simplelives That would be so much fun!

  • @TollesonLife
    @TollesonLife 3 місяці тому

    Great video guys! So nice to meet yall at the Rv Unplugged Rally. Keep up the good work and hope to see ya down the road!

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad we met y'all! Can't wait to meet up again!!

  • @AaronGaboya
    @AaronGaboya 3 місяці тому

    "Hit the gas BRO!!!" 🤣

  • @FollowingFreedom
    @FollowingFreedom 3 місяці тому

    AZ sunsets are the best…

    • @4simplelives
      @4simplelives 3 місяці тому

      @@FollowingFreedom yes they are!!