This kind of Van Life is not welcome anymore.. but... (Anglesey and North Wales)
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2023
- This kind of Van Life is not welcome here anymore.. but... (Anglesey and North Wales)
This week we are still exploring the Isle of Anglesey. With no overnight parking signs and wild camping bans becoming the norm here at nearly every park up, stealth camping on the island was definitely tough. If that's the kind of van life you like then this Island may not be the right place for you, however, if coastal scenery, quaint villages, and an abundance of wildlife is your thing, then don't hesitate to visit.
Our road trip around the coast continues and we even take a boat trip out to puffin Island, as well as find the most magical red squirrel forest which also made home to the cutest little surprise!
We'd always seen fantastic images and footage of Anglesey, and to be honest its lived up to our expectations, we wasn't expecting camping to be so tricky though, with campsite prices rising at a rapid rate and more and more clamp downs on wild camping park ups, perhaps this is the way van life in the UK is heade. We certainly hope not, and as you will see, if you look hard enough, you will find some amazing spots to spend the night in a van, with our last park up in Snowdonia in North Wales being particularly special!
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Hi as a resident of Anglesey, I know there is a reason regarding overnight camping. The island has had a huge issue with the worst type of traveller. Alot of rubbish, damage. Our island is beautiful and we wish to keep it that way. Holiday makers are always welcome
The "worst type of traveller" can in fact be the holiday makers! Scotland has had a similar problem since the end of lockdown and everyone and his brother building a campervan!
They've reported rubbish, damage, loos emptied in hedgerows, waste water released into the street and no end of problems. Its the obvious, "it's easier for me to dump it than take it to the tip" brigade. Theyve come down a lot on wild camping since.
It’s a shame for sure but totally understandable, we loved it there and will definitely go back
Quite agree some people make it worse for all the others and then there is nowhere to park up quietly.
Love the wildlife you put in your videos, how cute was this baby owl :-)
Borre Da , a lot of difference between overnight camping and overnight parking.
As a holiday maker, I do park my van overnight and pay for that privilege .
I don't understand the problem with me sleeping in the bed in my van at night.
Nothing has ever been said if I sleep in my van during the day then continue driving through every village at night.
I have lived in Wales most of my life. I have never known it to be this difficult to travel around my own country, both in terms of affordability and practicalities. When I was a child my father had an old van that we lived in for years due to circumstances. We would travel up down and around wales with the only costs being petrol and food. I'm sure it was a harsh life for my parents, but us children had a great time travelling and we were welcomed everywhere we went, especially churches, pubs and even the traveller communities welcomed us and helped us out a bit. It's not like that anymore. I'm sad my kids will never know that kind of freedom.
Have I mentioned before how much I love Lou's brain to see things? The "crunch" sound transition, waterfall going backwards... Magnificent. At this rate, Emily sees herself as a soon to bee Cinnamon Roll, that is why she is rolling the wrinkles out. Another fascinating video.And another spell bound dance moves. ¡¡Pura Vida!!
I know she does have a special kind of brain
I left Anglesey in 1973 and returned in the mid 90’s for a few years. I then moved back to the West Midlands until 2016 when I hit 60. It’s the best thing I did. It was hiraeth (longing) for Anglesey and to be able to speak my native tongue everyday that made me return. Which I missed whilst I lived in England
Love the way they speak on the island
All of your videos are wonderfully filmed and edited. This one is absolutely amazing!! Just beautiful. I'm including sound editing. A real treat watching this on my Sunday morning. Thank you both!
Thank you 😊
Although I can imagine the reasons for closing overnight park-ups on such an island those campsite prices are absolutely ridiculous. If they are going to close up every park up they'd better do the decent thing and set up decent and reasonable priced alternatives.
Does anywhere else in UK set up decent and reasonable priced alternatives to overnight parking?
Not that I know of.
Scarborough council did exactly the same, even though the car parks are completely empty over night. Did they provide an alternative? , NO , apparently there are plenty of run down B&B's available, even though you have a house on wheels.
The question still remains, where do you park your van overnight while you are in that run down B&B.
@@only-vans in France usually the camping municipale usually offers a decent alternative. In the UK I think mainly the farm sites are more affordable? Here in the Netherlands all wild camping is forbidden, but some towns still offer (camper)van parking and there are some free or very cheap places offered on private land. There are websites and apps to find them.
There is one regulation/law in Germany I'm really happy about (as our camper is a good deal larger than a van): If it's not explicitly forbidden - which it rarely is - you can park your camper or van anywhere overnight (for ONE night only) just like any "normal" car to restore your fitness to drive as long as you don't exhibit "camping behaviour". Stay in your camper, don't put chairs, etc. outside - and don't litter of course - and all is well. I find this really helpful if you're too tired to keep on driving or looking for a camp site.
@@Die_Hollandaise A sensible approach that would be abused in the UK
@@getnyrb very true, especially nowadays where we all have “rights”……
I totally totally agree with you about the campsites. We are here in Wales for 3 weeks now. I am utterly shocked at the expense both of food and campsites. Granted some are excellent but boy are they expensive.
It’s crazy the prices of some of them
A captive market!
That's a universal problem and is a huge threat to the experience it looks to me that there's a conspiracy to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Here in the States corporations are buyimg up campgrounds and charging obscene fees.
Kudos to Louise for getting such sharp Puffin photos, on a dull day, with a long lens and from a moving boat!! 👍
Wonderful filming and creative editing but topped by your great relationship with each other ❤
Another fab video, thank you ladies x
Genuinely enjoyed it thank you.
You are brilliant at this. Thank you so much.
Once again-excellent editing and such beautiful shots with the drone-you two always make my Sunday evening :)
Your videos are such a delight; they are funny, informative, creative and beautifully edited, thank you.
Another great video. Stellar videography! Loved the effects. The waterfall reverse to normal to zoom out was excellent but my favorite was the screaming onion. That was so funny!
The squirrels!🤩
Thank you, loved it. ❤🐿️
Your videos are my Sunday evening treat, with a small snack and a cup of tea - perfect. Sending love for safe and happy travels
Loved seeing all the wildlife and the water ringing the bell was so awesome and unique
I absolutely LOVE you guys!!!!! Thank you for all your wonderful videos!!!!
Loved the vid …. Beautiful country and the two of you are a real kick. ! 😂 Thanks so much , more , more , more. !
Thanks ladies. Love, love Anglesey and Wales so I look forward to watching your next visit.
Spent most of my summer hols in Anglesey as a child…brought back wonderful family memories. Thank you❤
Brilliant video!! The views, info, wildlife, camaraderie between you both, editing and the positivity you both exude. Well done!
Absolutely beautiful. I love it.
Need to see more of Joaney miss her today thanks girls for a beautiful trip xxx
Great video, all the places you visited are favourites of mine so thank you for sharing ❤
Stunning video, that wildlife breathtaking. So beautiful. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️👏🏻✌️
Another great job guys , Wales is so beautiful and I was going to say it looks like the weather has been on your side. Take care Lori p.s Loved the bit about the onion
Really nice video! The puffin and that owl was very nice watching.
I had fun watching you have fun…beautiful place, beautiful ladies. Loved the video…thanks
Darren can't wait to get back and I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone keeps talking about. Such a nice place to visit. Thanks for you insightful vlog. Always fun to watch.
Brilliant! Thanks again for sharing🙏
The stonework of the house or ruins in the quarry looked completely new. The walls were so straight and the stone it was build of also looked new. Fascinating🤔. Them builders must've been expert stonehouse builders. Wales is very beautiful💕
totally cracked up at the onion bit 😂😂😂😂 you've outdone yourselves again ... thanks for bringing the laughs
Wonderful video as always ladies ☺️ You brighten up our Sundays like nothing else! Thank you for letting us all tag along for the ride❤x
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Love Anglesey and Wales, plan a trot up. That big old hill this summer, definitely going to puffin island too, thank you for sharing your adventures with us
Videography brilliant as always. Keep it it up ladies.
Spectacular colours in the drone shots. Thank you
Another brilliant vlog! THE ONION THO.... I snorted my tea with the laugh, very funny. Thank you! 😍😁😊
I love Wales but have never been to Anglesey. Might just have to now. Loved seeing AJ jump against the wall taking in the view ❤️x
love the reverse shots of the waterfall
I have to agree, Snowdonia is just exquisite and although I agree that no photos really do it justice I think you’ve done a pretty smashing job - great video!
Nice scenery even tho was pretty gray. Your talk and chatter together is fun. 🥰👏🏻👏🏻
Angelsey looks stunning, I cannot wait to get there one day.
really love the video xxx
Absolutely wonderful once again ladies.Sad that the park ups were so few. However we all know as motorhomers why they get shut down. Keep on travelling you are the best! XX
Stunning footage once again, nailed it Lou 👌
Brilliant views,brilliant banter,brilliant video.
Omg the owl!
Thank you so much for being honest about it. I really want to go in our van and I don’t want to be disappointed- it’s been a long time since I was in my homeland. So I’m glad to know there are campsites. I LOVE the 2 minute tours, Emily xx
Yeah definitely a few campsites to pick from 😀
Thank you for another great blog, I love seeing Lou's photography. She's so good! 😃
Great video, brilliant videography and lovely music and views. Winning 😊
we needed a giggle & you provided!!! THANK YOU! Amazing wildlife & fab video! bootiful & yes like Cornwall _ loved it!!! xxxx
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Ohhhh you pair of absolute delights 💕 Made me laugh so hard 😂Thank you for sharing your journeys, challenges and of course your mischiefssss!!!❤❤ Lots of Love from David (from Scotland 🏴) XXXX
Love the video wales looked nice i just noticed at drone shot your mom was with you say happy mothers day for me cherish your mom
Brilliant video as always, love your sense of humour and as for the onion that was hilarious thank you
Love this channel
Have been dipping in and out of your channel for a while, I have subscribed, there are so many motorhome/camper van channels about,we even have one(very small)but your channel is up there.starting to get very addicted, well done you two,and Joan too.see you on the next one girls.😊
Great video TY 💜💜💜
Loved it all - especially the onion!
To be honest i think its a good thing , every layby rammed and full of rubbish while theres loads of perfectly adequate camp sites for vans
Loved this, that poor onion! 😅 thankyou for sharing your travels
The onion scream made me laugh out loud 😂
Congratulations Anglesey on the wildlife. Shame about less wild camping but sure the campsites are perfectly adequate. Xx stay safe xx
The chomp in the ear/ignition turn on was clever. Fabulous video with great wildlife photography. Thanks for what you bring us
Absolutely Beautiful Country there!!
It seems to me the answer to the issue of disposal of grey and black waste from moterhomes and campervans is no different from the issue with effluent from any domestic property, which probably contains more chemicals than any mobile home; and that is to provide simple drive-over layby sized service aires connected to the towns main sewer system in every town and larger village. Town sewers and water mains generally run beneath main roads so access to them is not too difficult or expensive, and over many years of use would workout massively cheaper than the annual costs of cleaning up the mess left in many of the beauty spots around the countryside.
Many towns have derelict land where buildings have been demolished but beneath the surface the site is still connected to the town sewers. With some work around access provision and the connections being adapted to take aire type drive-over grids, the cost of establishing suitable waste provision would be minimal, and should some additional landscaping be provided, the area could be a tidy feature in any town. If such aires were provided, both the countryside and the towns would benifit tremendously. Other sites like out of town shopping complexes with huge carparking areas could also be made to provide similar service aires as part of the development proposals. The costs would be minimal as they will be establishing connections to the main sewers, and the draw of such facilities will naturally attract passing motorhome users to their shopping offer. Society needs to adapt to modern trends and to seek out solutions to issues that arise from changing habits, and people only need to look at our European neighbours and see how they've been dealing with the issue of motorhome service areas for decade's to see what needs to be done. People shouldn't rage at the dark when they could light a candle and see the way forward.
amazing vlog ladies ty for sharing x
Love the squirrels !!
Lovely location 😊great wildlife 😊fantastic video 😊thank you
I loved this vid
Beautiful scenery..love the music...beautiful filming xx ❤️ my nana was welsh and this has really evoked a lot of emotion xx one day i hope to get there ❤️
Fabulous vid as ever and some great scenery shots 👌
Take care x
Your videos are awesome.. great content, editing, and music!
Drone footage is amazing Lou!
As always you both deliver excellent content and very good quality videos can’t stress enough how much I love watching you both on your camper life well done to you both
Thank you
Me too....luv both of you ladies
Just love your videos 💚. I wish they were longer can you do that please? 🙏 You two are just so much fun I wish I could go with you once. Thanks for the video!
Sometimes they are 😀😀😀
You two make my Sundays ❤😊
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Lovely video x
Have to say that Wales is a beautiful place to be, you said very Cornwall ish, but think its more lake district ish. But then any place rugged, remote and scenic, is beautiful. Great wildlife and tour video girls, always a pleasure to watch.
😂 another great video, you two make me laugh
OMG!! 😂❤ Hot Dogs in a can. Lol I have never seen them before. Excellent video as usual. You never let me down. The scenery is stunning. I’m glad you seen your red squirrels. I remember the video where you went looking for them and wasn’t very successful. Thanks so much for sharing this. Stay safe. See you next Sunday.
No way, never seen hot dogs in a can, there are loads over here
Thanks for showing off Anglesey in such a lovely way. As a local we forgot sometimes how special it is.
You could of parked outside our house, we would of loved to accommodate you for free. 👍👍
Nice one ladies! 👍👍😀😀👌👌
Beautiful part of the world thank you for sharing it with us. Stay healthy be safe until next time.
The onion 😂😂😂😂😂, great video lovely scenery and Joanie did well keeping up with you on the hill walk 👌
Ha ha, the onion! I lost it 🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful video ladies. Loved the drone shots.👏
Wow loved the wild life, so beautiful Wales
I love it when you take us to Wales - it's so gorgeous there! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Safe travels, gals, and hello to everyone (plus skirtches for AJ & Summer). :)
It really is beautiful
Loved those squirrels,Owls,Puffins. The screnery is just lovely. It’s good to see where my Grandparents came from in the early 1900. To Australia. They were farmers & shop keepers. Came out to Australia for a better life, & yes they got it .Thank you keep happy Elaine from Queensland,Australia.
I would love to visit there one day
Great vlog ladies. ❤ loved it. Love Wales. Only 1 hr away so go often. Shame about the lack of park ups, 😢 xx
Hi guys great vlog again
Be safe 👍
Hiya Emily Louise Joanie and AJ ive nearly caught up now as i started from the beginning and i must say ive loved watching you and i must include Summer as well .....Love your Fun Facts and 2 minute tour of sites Emily and Louise love your drone footage and pictures thy really good ..... Find your videos full of interesting things about all the wonderful places you have been from the cold to the hot weather ..... Take Care everyone.....😊😊😊🐶
It's great you got to see red 🐿️🐿️ plus the chick and puffins plus fantastic bays or Rhosneigr keep have a great time exploring 👍
Also think I spotted your mum in a vlog at camp quirky from another u tuber looking very chilled 👍
Looks like a great assortment of birds there on Anglesey! Think I noticed Common and Black guillemot, Razorbills, Gannets and the easy to recognize Puffins. Superb 👍
Loved seeing the owl and squirrels 🐿️ thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into your videos ❤ you guys are still one of my favorite you-tubers 😊❤
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lovely wild life photos
Hi ladies, Only recently found your channel. Have binge watched and really enjoyed all of your videos😂 thanks for another good one. 👍🏻
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heyyyyy lou and em another great video and wow that owl chick was soooo cute and such a great capture lou!!.....the bell at anglesey wow didnt know they had such a thing for when the high tide came in -great idea :) and beautiful wales thankyou for showing the amazing scenery x
Our pleasure 😀
Wales (or waaools) 😉😂 isn’t far from me, so can fully concur with sites and wildlife. Fantastic! As usual great craic! 🙃❤️
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