Hi Thomas, I'm a car mechanic (and fellow photographer), love your content. I have a little fix for your frozen window problem with it being stuck down in cold weather. If you get a little tin of silicone spray. and spray it in the side gap between the window and door frame, it will provide a good weatherproof lubrication for your window to go up and down (and keep frost out of the trim). It will put less strain on the motor and should solve the problem. Hope that helps!
36:10 Hi Thomas, you should flip that bag inside out so the foil reflects the light (and subsequently the heat) instead of having the black material facing out which will absorb the heat.
In less than a month I will be on the same ferry going to the Faroe Islands. I prefer this to flying as I can bring my own car and all the gear that I need for photography and vlogging. Thanks for showing what it is all about. FYI: When the signs in Denmark say "No Camping", you are still allowed to park up for the night and sleep. Camping is when you "make a camp", meaning taking out the chairs, using a canopy etc. You are always allowed to park in a parking space.
I lost my photography itch for quite some time. I was out yesterday and snapped a picture with my phone. I've missed your content. I'm only 6 minutes into this video, and I'm already loving it. I am so glad to see your still making content. You're such an inspiration. I have a Nikon D5300 That is what I have and that is what I will use when I get back out there. Now I am going to thoroughly enjoy this video.
The ferry route is crazy. The ferry from Denmark to the Faeroes and Iceland used to call in at Lerwick in Shetland. My local Venture Scouts took 3 old Land Rovers to Faeroes and Iceland in 1988 by driving to Scrabster, in the far north of Scotland, then ferry to Stromness on Orkney, then Kirkwall ferry to Lerwick to meet the Faeroes ferry. I'd do that but our connections are always north south, never east west. The UK is broken.
The traffic on the Smyril Line ferry 'Norröna' is the coolest around the globe, trust me. But at one trip it was even above this standard with all Danish Ford Model Ts visiting the brother on the Faroe Islands. They made a full lane in the line up ... Worth every trip!
You really nailed the timing and editing of this video, it could have been pretty boring considering it was mostly just waiting in a van but your energy and vibe kept me engrossed. Good work!
Your videos are just amazing. So relaxing to watch! I cant even imagine how much work you have to put to make one of these. Set the camera,go to car,drive 5 meters,change the camera again,drive 3 meters,OMG!
Great introduction to ferry travel, Thomas! As a US-based subscriber, I never gave ferry travel a second thought. Seems like an awesome way to go for someone with time. I can’t wait to follow the rest of your trip. Iceland is lots of fun & it should be incredible for you to explore in a vehicle that is intimately familiar to you.
When visiting England once I taped an arrow on the inside of my windshield to remind me to drive on the left side of the road. Good video, good luck with the rest of your journey.
Really enjoyed the video!! Top tip for the sticky window, spray some silicone spray (halfords sell it) along the window seals. Once per year will see you right!!
Kudos for having the determination/energy/wherewithal to do these videos. i've been photo-van camping in Canada for decades now, and just do not have the desire to do videos out of the van - just too much wilderness to see, and love the solitude of it all.
Now it's getting ridiculous. This is now the second time since 2020 that Thomas has been in Iceland in the exact same days/weeks as myself, shooting the same locations, sometimes just hours apart. Maybe at some point it works out for shooting together.
As someone who regularly drives to Europe from the Norrth East of England, i wouldnt touch the Newcastle ferry due to the cost. Its cheaper and faster to drive to dover and get the ferry. My last trip to northern germany cost about £400 all in (including ferrys and fuel there and back) Just may be somthing to think about in the future! Love the video!!!
Having enjoyed your book so much I have just purchased your calendar because it is my need to make sure that you can continue to travel and photograph and communicate and connect with us the way you have. You're a lovely person and we're all the better for knowing you.
Hi Tom the passenger window trouble is a Mitsi thing to solve it you need to let the window down whilst holding the button (can do it on the drivers side ) and keep holding the button for 10 - 12 secs then raise window whilst holding the button for 10 -12 secs now the window is reset, might not work first time but usually does. Looking forward to the rest of the trip 👍👍
Watching this as I am on my first van life trip to Vancouver. Love the content and the tips and tricks! Can't wait to see the next video from Iceland!! Have fun!
I recently returned from my second trip to Iceland - I was there between July 31 and August 10. I was a with a group that hiked the Laugavegur trail through the southern Iceland highlands. It is a stunning country, and I can’t wait to see the next video!
cool, so fun! and brilliant filming! loved all the fun shower angles and aerial of van, the new vancam and of you walking through second ferry, etc, and the whole insight into the journey. a great vicarious experience! thank you 🙏🏼🌟
Got a chuckle out of this one, Thomas! My wife said that he (meaning, you) worries about the same things I do. Namely, strange engine noises, being sliced in two by wind turbine blades ( wouldn't park underneath one) and seasickness! Be that as it may, so far at least, we have been able to travel safely. Have a terrific trip! Look forward to the videos and photos.
Just returned from Iceland last week Thomas, my daughter and I took the easy route and flew, hired a 4x4 and hotels each night (same cost as hiring a big 4x4 camper) meant we could have a shower and breakfast each morning and a bit of comfort. Iceland is an incredible country but I’m not sure I could justify taking 4 or 5 days to get there and the same to return 🤔 We spent an incredible 6 days taking in the Westfjords and Highlands, covered 2000 miles on the road, went Whale watching out of Húsavík and Puffins in Dyrhólaey and have captured some of my best ever images in the past 3 years. Look forward to following your time spent there and also looking forward to who you meet up with 👍
Thanks I did pretty much the same trip 30 years ago. In a long wheelbase Land Rover Though the old MS Norona was a very basic ship. 1 restaurant and a bar with a telly in the corner On the return journey. They ran out of room on the car deck. And were craning vehicles onto the outside decks. Until the chains broke and they dropped someone’s 4x4 onto the handrail!!! Spent 2 months trekking round Iceland. An amazing experience Then a further 4 months round Eastern Europe Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip Enjoy it
Nice! Did the Denmark - Faroer - Iceland in 2020 in my old Volvo 245. Matrass in the back and just me, my car and the two most beautiful lands I drove through. Must do trip for everyone. Have a lot of fun on Iceland!
What a fantastic video! My mrs bought me a trip to Iceland for my 50th back in 21 but because of lockdown and a couple of other reasons it’s been postponed until next February. We will be flying but I had thought about driving there in my T5, but after watching this I think I’ll stick to flying and renting a camper van when I get there, simply because of time unfortunately, I’d need to use 3 weeks of my annual leave to drive there. Can’t wait to see the return journey. 👍🏻
What a great Video Thomas. You deserve some sort or award for all the effort you've put into this great episode. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Cheers
There is always something special about traveling to your fav location with your own vehicle. it feels like accompanied by a friend. so you are not alone and i can see how you enjoyed when you took your van out of the ferry finally in iceland. its fantastic.
It's very easy for your mind to get carried away while contemplating everything that can go wrong on a trip like this. But based on your last video, you're definitely well-prepared for this. And most often, the initial anxieties about things going wrong are all in your head. We are hardwired to think that way as a self-preservation instinct. But once you get out there, you'll realize (as you have) that things are not nearly as scary as they originally seemed. Even if something goes wrong, would it really be that bad? Odds are you'll get it sorted out, and be on your way. Life goes on. Just enjoy your amazing trip, and don't spend the whole time worrying. You've definitely inspired me to explore a similar experience sometime soon. I need it!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. I love this long form, adventure type video Thomas. I'm an amateur landscape photographer, and not a photo was taken in this video, but that's not the point. We are secretly all children, dreaming of adventures and hoping, desperately wishing that one day we can break the shackles of our day jobs and do what you do. We probably have to make do with far more smaller adventures and of course, no audience - but you help us keep the dream alive. And you nailed it with giving practical info about the journey and costs, and most importantly travel time. Amateurs (certainly ones like me) probably can't afford 5 or 6 day travel times, unless we accept that it is part of the holiday (a bit like a cruise tour). Anyway, I'm waffling, but just want to express my gratitude for your content. Made my day! Ever consider doing a Q&A about your trip? Enjoy!
Hi I'm a landscape photographer but in this video you will see me just drive n cook food n talk to myself. Lovely video bro, that's a dream journey anyone can take.
I enjoyed watching this travel video so much. We've been in Iceland ourselves but took the "boring and easy route" via plane back then. I didn't realize that from the UK you'd go via Amsterdam and Denmark, would have thought there is a direct ferry. Iceland is such an amazing place! So can't wait to see the next episodes and photo results ...
What an interesting watch! Being from Iceland and living near Amsterdam and having planned to do this last year, it was fun to follow your journey. Our trip didn’t go ahead because I got an email saying they didn’t have space for the car on the return journey. Fairly inconvenient leaving it there. We ended up taking a plane and renting a car. Hopefully, some day, I’ll manage to do the Smyril Line thing. Oh, and I’ve been subscribed to your channel for ages but somehow haven’t seen you in the last couple of years. This is a big step up from a tripod on your back, walking into the local hills. Great to see how the channel obviously has grown immensely.
Great vid Tom. One little piece of advice if I may! Stop worrying so much about the van! Remember were you are going (have been) isn't really that remote! I have done two round the world trips and as long as your vehicle is well maintained and you know "the basics" then what will be will be!
That was a long drive indeed hope you liked the landscape in Denmark and do hope you have time on the way back home to stop and take some wonderful shots of the Danish landscape guess it will be early autumn by then. Love your pronunciation of Hirtshals not judging just brings a smile to my face 😊 And you got to taste the Danish rugbrød 20:25 hope you liked it :) Looking forward to follow your adventures for the next many weeks, enjoy!
Rarely have I been more excited for a future video =)! Always special to see you in my home country Denmark, and now can’t wait to see your adventures in Iceland. I been there three times myself, it is indeed a landscape photographers pararadise =)
My wife and I did this trip last year to cycle around iceland. We took the car, and bikes and had a reasonable crossing (We had better weather than you luckily). When you said you worried about the van not starting, we laughed as that is what happened to our car! We had jump leads and the car next to us was happy to help. Preparation is key. I look forward to seeing your photos
My landscape photography on location book arrived last week and it made my day. Been a subscriber a long time and these videos only seem to get better, thanks again Thomas - I'll be ordering vol.2 soon enough.
We returned from Iceland 2 weeks ago. Thinking… this is a place Thomas should visit… it’s a fantastic landscape, not the easiest one to photograph … but fantastic shapes and colors. Watch out for the F-roads, more difficult acces, but ohhhh boy, it brings you to some gorgeous places … i wish you great weather and a great trip!
If you sail home via Hirtshals again, I can recommend leaving the highway north of Aalborg, and use route 11 going by Thisted and Struer. It is a very beautiful part of Denmark, and there is easy access to the west coast. You could consider staying on route 11 all way down to Ribe and then stear towards E45 to get down to Germany. Looking forward to follow your adventures in Iceland :)
I did this twice about 15 years ago. I did the last year where the ferry ran from Scrabster in Scotland, then following year ran from Hamstholm, Denmark. A long way to go from UK (UK to Hanstholm was 3 days) but well worth it. Roughed it in the couchettes on board the Norrona but it was fine. Then took a day trip to Greenland from Reykjavik. Definitely an adventure. Ferry used to go via Bergen sometimes in those days. I went up to the northeast, my car survived the gravel roads, hardly a car seen for 3 days up there. Need to be self reliant and able to fix basic stuff if you go up there. No barriers on mountain passes. Fill up when you can, keep tank fairly full in remote areas. Carry lots of water, spare headlight bulbs as hard to come by, cans of tyre foam, and battery jump starter. One of the best places ever. Faroes are great too. It was still a tourism backwater in 2007, getting more known now. When the ferry stopped going to scotland, the number of UK cars dropped off a lot. Good hypermarket on german danish border at Handewitt Scandinavian Park Autohof. The old Norrona is now called Logos Hope, a Christian mission ship.
Tom, this is amazing! What a trip, and what an adventure. I'm pleased to say I've pre-ordered your calendar this year, and I was happy to do so for such amazing content. I love accompanying you on these trips :)
I cannot wait to see the videos from the rest of your trip, I think they will be amazing. I could not believe the amount of motorcycles that were on the ferry to Iceland. I really enjoy both motorcycling and photography, but I find it difficult at times to just to motivate myself to leave the house. Must try harder. 🙂
Great stuff mate, good that you are doing those overseas trips. You'll have to come down under, you'll be blown away with all the variations in landscapes. Ive been here only 8 years so far and its going to take me ages to see so much variation, I'll have to get a van and progress to the nomadic lifestyle.
Hi, I am from the philippines and it has been my life long dream to reach iceland. Thank you for bringing me there I know someday I get to experience it myself.
Thanks for taking us with you. Reminds me of my time at sea, working on the ships. Always had a camera with me, I really enjoyed the scenery and being close to the nature in every kind of weather.
The ferry is an adventure in itself. I had a nice group in the cabin and we had a good time also exploring Torshamn. Fortunately both ways it was really smooth. Iceland is stunning except of so many tourists behaving bad, no respect to nature and rules. I hope you take care of your car door not getting ripped out by the wind when opening it. Enjoy your trip we will look forward for your experience. Btw, there are some nice ice caves. They are beautiful, but unfortunately you will need a guide and therefore wont have the time for proper compositions as you normally do in your videos. Still a nice experience and sure gives opportunities for interesting shots.
Nice intro to you Iceland visit. We stayed in lovely Seydisfyodur a few years ago. I always wondered what the transport ships looked like inside. Quite the nice ride! Have a great time and find great light. Best to Thor J. if you see him. Cheers
Great vlog. Have travelled to Iceland 6 times but always by plane from the UK. Absolutely love the country ❤🇮🇸 Your vlog has certainly given me inspiration to travel this way. I don’t have a campervan yet, but hoping to for next year and this journey will be added to the bucket list. Thanks Tom and safe travels mate 👍🚐
@@gordonjohnston684 I’ve checked on the internet and there isn’t a ferry from Aberdeen to Iceland. Do you know which ferry company does this as not finding any.
Great work at re-inventing yourself (somewhat) Thomas. Hardly saw a camera or photo and yet thoroughly enjoyed this video. Well done, thankyou. [Of course, anticipating the photo opps!]
I was in Hirtshals that day feeling the wind through my hair. I spotted a Delica there thinking I only know of two people driving those things…old grumpy and Heaton. It did have UK plates on it and I thought what are the odds but sure enough it was Heaton. Small world I guess and kind of funny. Have a nice trip👍
I've been traveling around the US in a self-converted camper for 6 months and I also play "What's that noise?" pretty much every day! Glad I'm not the only one.
Always a treat to watch your adventures Tom, but as I sit here in Aus at around 11.30am with my tummy rumbling, all I can think about is lunch because of all the food you've eaten on your trip so far! Happy adventures mate 👍
Oh, I know that game (What's that noise?) so well. I had mostly old cars since I was 19 years ols and I turned 50 two weeks ago. So even with a quite new car today I'm still listening to everything that changes, sound different, new noises etc. I think it happens automatically. Have a safe trip.
Great adventure! Great video! Did that trip on motorcycles in ~2014 I think it was. The E1 slog is a ball ache .. but soo worth the effort. Couldn't watch full video, too emotional, but glad you had a great journey (so far!).
The adventure awaits and I originally thought Iceland when you mentioned the upcoming trip but then thought maybe a mainland Europe trip. Given the company you have met up with Thomas, it certainly looks like it will be a fantastic photography experience and will be interesting to see where you go in the Delica
First time on your channel and you got a new subscriber! I loved your energy and the editing was great, I'm gonna bingewatch a looot of your videos, whilst thinking about my next trip 😄
Looking forward to this entire series! Your videography and editing skills are so bonkers these days it's no wonder at all Smyril Line wanted to hire/barter with you. Wishing you good luck, safe travels and good light!
Jerry cans have been used in desert sun since WW2 - no need for the cover 🙂 Great video as always - I came for the photography (years ago) and stayed for the story... I really enjoy the balance
Very enjoyable. Looking forward to the rest of the series. It’s quite possible to drive to the northern tip of Denmark in one day. I went from hook of Holland to Frederikshavn in about 13 hours to get the Gothenburg ferry on my way to photograph birds in Varanger Fjord in North Norway. Quite understand the benefits of driving. All the gear on a plane is impractical.
Always been a bucket list journey......and now I think this has just cemented that idea!! I am also looking at possibly getting a Deli and kitting it out, so..........🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Hi Thomas, I'm a car mechanic (and fellow photographer), love your content. I have a little fix for your frozen window problem with it being stuck down in cold weather. If you get a little tin of silicone spray. and spray it in the side gap between the window and door frame, it will provide a good weatherproof lubrication for your window to go up and down (and keep frost out of the trim). It will put less strain on the motor and should solve the problem. Hope that helps!
36:10 Hi Thomas, you should flip that bag inside out so the foil reflects the light (and subsequently the heat) instead of having the black material facing out which will absorb the heat.
I live in Namibia and am yet to see a Jerry Can affected with heat. As long as you take your regular precautions there's no need for the bag.
@Carson-pb5pf i’ll respectfully decline that exciting offer.
@@thesailor_devI agree, I have been traveling through Southern Africa for years, and I have never seen anybody covering their jerrycans.
In less than a month I will be on the same ferry going to the Faroe Islands. I prefer this to flying as I can bring my own car and all the gear that I need for photography and vlogging. Thanks for showing what it is all about.
FYI: When the signs in Denmark say "No Camping", you are still allowed to park up for the night and sleep. Camping is when you "make a camp", meaning taking out the chairs, using a canopy etc. You are always allowed to park in a parking space.
I lost my photography itch for quite some time. I was out yesterday and snapped a picture with my phone. I've missed your content. I'm only 6 minutes into this video, and I'm already loving it. I am so glad to see your still making content. You're such an inspiration. I have a Nikon D5300 That is what I have and that is what I will use when I get back out there. Now I am going to thoroughly enjoy this video.
You make your small van look so cozy.
Can you cook in your van? Is it safe with using flame 🔥 & carbon monoxide
The ferry route is crazy. The ferry from Denmark to the Faeroes and Iceland used to call in at Lerwick in Shetland. My local Venture Scouts took 3 old Land Rovers to Faeroes and Iceland in 1988 by driving to Scrabster, in the far north of Scotland, then ferry to Stromness on Orkney, then Kirkwall ferry to Lerwick to meet the Faeroes ferry.
I'd do that but our connections are always north south, never east west. The UK is broken.
That was a great route!
Doesn't it still pass the north of Shetland?
The traffic on the Smyril Line ferry 'Norröna' is the coolest around the globe, trust me.
But at one trip it was even above this standard with all Danish Ford Model Ts visiting the brother on the Faroe Islands.
They made a full lane in the line up ...
Worth every trip!
Love the direction your channel is taking, and the kind of videos you’re producing! Excellent content, thank you and keep up the good work!
I love rhubarb
Amazing journey to Iceland. That ship was something else. So luxurious. Great video Thomas, really looking forward to your time on Iceland.
You really nailed the timing and editing of this video, it could have been pretty boring considering it was mostly just waiting in a van but your energy and vibe kept me engrossed. Good work!
Your videos are just amazing. So relaxing to watch! I cant even imagine how much work you have to put to make one of these. Set the camera,go to car,drive 5 meters,change the camera again,drive 3 meters,OMG!
Great introduction to ferry travel, Thomas! As a US-based subscriber, I never gave ferry travel a second thought. Seems like an awesome way to go for someone with time. I can’t wait to follow the rest of your trip. Iceland is lots of fun & it should be incredible for you to explore in a vehicle that is intimately familiar to you.
Check out the ferry from Washington to Alaska sometime! Or in Canada, check out the BC Ferries
When visiting England once I taped an arrow on the inside of my windshield to remind me to drive on the left side of the road. Good video, good luck with the rest of your journey.
Really enjoyed the video!! Top tip for the sticky window, spray some silicone spray (halfords sell it) along the window seals. Once per year will see you right!!
The travel showcase was a treat! 9:04 best van footage yet IMO.
Kudos for having the determination/energy/wherewithal to do these videos. i've been photo-van camping in Canada for decades now, and just do not have the desire to do videos out of the van - just too much wilderness to see, and love the solitude of it all.
Now it's getting ridiculous. This is now the second time since 2020 that Thomas has been in Iceland in the exact same days/weeks as myself, shooting the same locations, sometimes just hours apart. Maybe at some point it works out for shooting together.
Stalker Alert .... but which one is the stalker .... lol
I think it might be Tony Allah-Wishes Hancock that's the stalker.
@Carson-pb5pfummmm where did you come from
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@eaglewolf3964 sounds like your stalking the wrong channel
As someone who regularly drives to Europe from the Norrth East of England, i wouldnt touch the Newcastle ferry due to the cost. Its cheaper and faster to drive to dover and get the ferry. My last trip to northern germany cost about £400 all in (including ferrys and fuel there and back)
Just may be somthing to think about in the future!
Love the video!!!
Having enjoyed your book so much I have just purchased your calendar because it is my need to make sure that you can continue to travel and photograph and communicate and connect with us the way you have. You're a lovely person and we're all the better for knowing you.
Hi Tom the passenger window trouble is a Mitsi thing to solve it you need to let the window down whilst holding the button (can do it on the drivers side ) and keep holding the button for 10 - 12 secs then raise window whilst holding the button for 10 -12 secs now the window is reset, might not work first time but usually does.
Looking forward to the rest of the trip 👍👍
Watching this as I am on my first van life trip to Vancouver. Love the content and the tips and tricks! Can't wait to see the next video from Iceland!! Have fun!
I recently returned from my second trip to Iceland - I was there between July 31 and August 10. I was a with a group that hiked the Laugavegur trail through the southern Iceland highlands. It is a stunning country, and I can’t wait to see the next video!
cool, so fun! and brilliant filming! loved all the fun shower angles and aerial of van, the new vancam and of you walking through second ferry, etc, and the whole insight into the journey. a great vicarious experience! thank you 🙏🏼🌟
Nice mate. Top effort getting a cheeky drone shot of the ferry leaving port before your trip 👌🏼
Got a chuckle out of this one, Thomas! My wife said that he (meaning, you) worries about the same things I do. Namely, strange engine noises, being sliced in two by wind turbine blades ( wouldn't park underneath one) and seasickness! Be that as it may, so far at least, we have been able to travel safely. Have a terrific trip! Look forward to the videos and photos.
Just returned from Iceland last week Thomas, my daughter and I took the easy route and flew, hired a 4x4 and hotels each night (same cost as hiring a big 4x4 camper) meant we could have a shower and breakfast each morning and a bit of comfort. Iceland is an incredible country but I’m not sure I could justify taking 4 or 5 days to get there and the same to return 🤔 We spent an incredible 6 days taking in the Westfjords and Highlands, covered 2000 miles on the road, went Whale watching out of Húsavík and Puffins in Dyrhólaey and have captured some of my best ever images in the past 3 years. Look forward to following your time spent there and also looking forward to who you meet up with 👍
Thanks
I did pretty much the same trip 30 years ago. In a long wheelbase Land Rover
Though the old MS Norona was a very basic ship. 1 restaurant and a bar with a telly in the corner
On the return journey. They ran out of room on the car deck. And were craning vehicles onto the outside decks. Until the chains broke and they dropped someone’s 4x4 onto the handrail!!!
Spent 2 months trekking round Iceland. An amazing experience
Then a further 4 months round Eastern Europe
Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip
Enjoy it
Nice! Did the Denmark - Faroer - Iceland in 2020 in my old Volvo 245. Matrass in the back and just me, my car and the two most beautiful lands I drove through.
Must do trip for everyone. Have a lot of fun on Iceland!
What a fantastic video! My mrs bought me a trip to Iceland for my 50th back in 21 but because of lockdown and a couple of other reasons it’s been postponed until next February. We will be flying but I had thought about driving there in my T5, but after watching this I think I’ll stick to flying and renting a camper van when I get there, simply because of time unfortunately, I’d need to use 3 weeks of my annual leave to drive there. Can’t wait to see the return journey. 👍🏻
What a great Video Thomas. You deserve some sort or award for all the effort you've put into this great episode. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Cheers
There is always something special about traveling to your fav location with your own vehicle. it feels like accompanied by a friend. so you are not alone and i can see how you enjoyed when you took your van out of the ferry finally in iceland. its fantastic.
It's very easy for your mind to get carried away while contemplating everything that can go wrong on a trip like this. But based on your last video, you're definitely well-prepared for this. And most often, the initial anxieties about things going wrong are all in your head. We are hardwired to think that way as a self-preservation instinct. But once you get out there, you'll realize (as you have) that things are not nearly as scary as they originally seemed. Even if something goes wrong, would it really be that bad? Odds are you'll get it sorted out, and be on your way. Life goes on. Just enjoy your amazing trip, and don't spend the whole time worrying. You've definitely inspired me to explore a similar experience sometime soon. I need it!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. I love this long form, adventure type video Thomas. I'm an amateur landscape photographer, and not a photo was taken in this video, but that's not the point. We are secretly all children, dreaming of adventures and hoping, desperately wishing that one day we can break the shackles of our day jobs and do what you do. We probably have to make do with far more smaller adventures and of course, no audience - but you help us keep the dream alive. And you nailed it with giving practical info about the journey and costs, and most importantly travel time. Amateurs (certainly ones like me) probably can't afford 5 or 6 day travel times, unless we accept that it is part of the holiday (a bit like a cruise tour). Anyway, I'm waffling, but just want to express my gratitude for your content. Made my day! Ever consider doing a Q&A about your trip? Enjoy!
Most enjoyable and informative, great work Thomas. Nice to view the longer version. Looking forward to the next clip.
Hi I'm a landscape photographer but in this video you will see me just drive n cook food n talk to myself.
Lovely video bro, that's a dream journey anyone can take.
I enjoyed watching this travel video so much. We've been in Iceland ourselves but took the "boring and easy route" via plane back then. I didn't realize that from the UK you'd go via Amsterdam and Denmark, would have thought there is a direct ferry. Iceland is such an amazing place! So can't wait to see the next episodes and photo results ...
I spent many weeks in Iceland and it is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Great video. Thanks!!
A truly excellent episode. There is so much here. Thank you, Thomas, for all of it. Looking forward to the following videos. Cheers!
What an interesting watch! Being from Iceland and living near Amsterdam and having planned to do this last year, it was fun to follow your journey. Our trip didn’t go ahead because I got an email saying they didn’t have space for the car on the return journey. Fairly inconvenient leaving it there. We ended up taking a plane and renting a car. Hopefully, some day, I’ll manage to do the Smyril Line thing. Oh, and I’ve been subscribed to your channel for ages but somehow haven’t seen you in the last couple of years. This is a big step up from a tripod on your back, walking into the local hills. Great to see how the channel obviously has grown immensely.
Great vid Tom. One little piece of advice if I may! Stop worrying so much about the van! Remember were you are going (have been) isn't really that remote! I have done two round the world trips and as long as your vehicle is well maintained and you know "the basics" then what will be will be!
That was a long drive indeed hope you liked the landscape in Denmark and do hope you have time on the way back home to stop and take some wonderful shots of the Danish landscape guess it will be early autumn by then. Love your pronunciation of Hirtshals not judging just brings a smile to my face 😊 And you got to taste the Danish rugbrød 20:25 hope you liked it :) Looking forward to follow your adventures for the next many weeks, enjoy!
Rarely have I been more excited for a future video =)! Always special to see you in my home country Denmark, and now can’t wait to see your adventures in Iceland. I been there three times myself, it is indeed a landscape photographers pararadise =)
That was quite an adventure getting there. The ferry is incredible! I had no idea such a thing existed. Can't wait for next week's video👍👍
@Carson-pb5pf all different gods. All simps with insecurities.
My wife and I did this trip last year to cycle around iceland. We took the car, and bikes and had a reasonable crossing (We had better weather than you luckily). When you said you worried about the van not starting, we laughed as that is what happened to our car! We had jump leads and the car next to us was happy to help.
Preparation is key.
I look forward to seeing your photos
This is prime content Tom. Thanks for doing these adventures and taking us with you.
Oh boy! We're in for a treat! Hell yeah! Can't wait for next video to come!
My landscape photography on location book arrived last week and it made my day. Been a subscriber a long time and these videos only seem to get better, thanks again Thomas - I'll be ordering vol.2 soon enough.
We returned from Iceland 2 weeks ago. Thinking… this is a place Thomas should visit… it’s a fantastic landscape, not the easiest one to photograph … but fantastic shapes and colors. Watch out for the F-roads, more difficult acces, but ohhhh boy, it brings you to some gorgeous places … i wish you great weather and a great trip!
If you sail home via Hirtshals again, I can recommend leaving the highway north of Aalborg, and use route 11 going by Thisted and Struer. It is a very beautiful part of Denmark, and there is easy access to the west coast.
You could consider staying on route 11 all way down to Ribe and then stear towards E45 to get down to Germany.
Looking forward to follow your adventures in Iceland :)
@Carson-pb5pf imagine thinking allah just wants you to spam random youtube creators random commenters 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Awesome. What a dream road trip. I can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Stay safe and enjoy your travels.
I did this twice about 15 years ago. I did the last year where the ferry ran from Scrabster in Scotland, then following year ran from Hamstholm, Denmark. A long way to go from UK (UK to Hanstholm was 3 days) but well worth it. Roughed it in the couchettes on board the Norrona but it was fine. Then took a day trip to Greenland from Reykjavik. Definitely an adventure. Ferry used to go via Bergen sometimes in those days.
I went up to the northeast, my car survived the gravel roads, hardly a car seen for 3 days up there. Need to be self reliant and able to fix basic stuff if you go up there. No barriers on mountain passes. Fill up when you can, keep tank fairly full in remote areas. Carry lots of water, spare headlight bulbs as hard to come by, cans of tyre foam, and battery jump starter. One of the best places ever.
Faroes are great too. It was still a tourism backwater in 2007, getting more known now. When the ferry stopped going to scotland, the number of UK cars dropped off a lot.
Good hypermarket on german danish border at Handewitt Scandinavian Park Autohof.
The old Norrona is now called Logos Hope, a Christian mission ship.
I had a feeling you were going to do this mad road trip. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this epic adventure.
Tom, this is amazing! What a trip, and what an adventure. I'm pleased to say I've pre-ordered your calendar this year, and I was happy to do so for such amazing content. I love accompanying you on these trips :)
WOW! What an adventure. Looking forward to following you along the way!
Looking forward to seeing this trip pan out, I can learn what shots I should of thought about when I had my trip round route one a few back.
Hello Thomas, great adventure ... , looking forward to see some stunning images soon .
Good Luck.
Absolutely sensational Thomas. Inspirational stuff. Can't wait for next ep!
"Guten Morgen!" You have made it to Island ... have a nice time there and a wonderful trip. Greetings from the "Autobahn Land" Germany
You know its gonna be good when you see Thomas heaton on Iceland with some film !!!
I cannot wait to see the videos from the rest of your trip, I think they will be amazing. I could not believe the amount of motorcycles that were on the ferry to Iceland. I really enjoy both motorcycling and photography, but I find it difficult at times to just to motivate myself to leave the house. Must try harder. 🙂
I really enjoyed this video. Great story, photography and music choices. I felt I was going on the journey.
Yep, looking forward to Ep 2.
Great stuff mate, good that you are doing those overseas trips. You'll have to come down under, you'll be blown away with all the variations in landscapes. Ive been here only 8 years so far and its going to take me ages to see so much variation, I'll have to get a van and progress to the nomadic lifestyle.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video Tom. My sunroof jams when it's very hot. I hope you have a great photographical Journey.
Very enjoyable! I love the shot at 28:55 ... that's a creative one. 👌
Hi, I am from the philippines and it has been my life long dream to reach iceland. Thank you for bringing me there I know someday I get to experience it myself.
Love this video!
Just stumbled across it and am so going to travel to Iceland via a road trip and a ferry, thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for taking us with you. Reminds me of my time at sea, working on the ships. Always had a camera with me, I really enjoyed the scenery and being close to the nature in every kind of weather.
The ferry is an adventure in itself. I had a nice group in the cabin and we had a good time also exploring Torshamn. Fortunately both ways it was really smooth. Iceland is stunning except of so many tourists behaving bad, no respect to nature and rules. I hope you take care of your car door not getting ripped out by the wind when opening it. Enjoy your trip we will look forward for your experience. Btw, there are some nice ice caves. They are beautiful, but unfortunately you will need a guide and therefore wont have the time for proper compositions as you normally do in your videos. Still a nice experience and sure gives opportunities for interesting shots.
It is 🙂
I did this trip twice ...
Absolutely brilliant. Makes a change to see something different. Looking forward to the rest of your trip. Got yourself a new subscriber 👍
23:02 love the EcoFlow 👍 great set.
Great video on your travels...looking forward to your photos of Iceland
Nice intro to you Iceland visit. We stayed in lovely Seydisfyodur a few years ago. I always wondered what the transport ships looked like inside. Quite the nice ride! Have a great time and find great light. Best to Thor J. if you see him. Cheers
Great vlog. Have travelled to Iceland 6 times but always by plane from the UK. Absolutely love the country ❤🇮🇸 Your vlog has certainly given me inspiration to travel this way. I don’t have a campervan yet, but hoping to for next year and this journey will be added to the bucket list. Thanks Tom and safe travels mate 👍🚐
I believe you can travel by ferry from the UK to Iceland via Aberdeen?
@@gordonjohnston684 I’ve checked on the internet and there isn’t a ferry from Aberdeen to Iceland. Do you know which ferry company does this as not finding any.
The journey is absolutely part of the adventrue with vehicular travel. Very excited for this content. Now you need to plan a ferry trip to the USA :)
Enjoyed your adventure and video. Looking forward to the always great photography.
Very excited to see what you find on this adventure.
Great work at re-inventing yourself (somewhat) Thomas. Hardly saw a camera or photo and yet thoroughly enjoyed this video. Well done, thankyou. [Of course, anticipating the photo opps!]
I was in Hirtshals that day feeling the wind through my hair. I spotted a Delica there thinking I only know of two people driving those things…old grumpy and Heaton. It did have UK plates on it and I thought what are the odds but sure enough it was Heaton. Small world I guess and kind of funny. Have a nice trip👍
Watching this Vlog was a wonderful experience. Living life vicariously TH! Looking forward to next weeks chapter, CHEERS for Australia!
I've been traveling around the US in a self-converted camper for 6 months and I also play "What's that noise?" pretty much every day! Glad I'm not the only one.
I so want to do this, an excellent idea and video. Looking forward to seeing what you shoot.
When I subscribed to your videos, you only had 50,000 subscribers, and now I am happy to see that you have 530,000 subscribers.
This is a brilliant video Thomas ,thoroughly enjoyed it , look forward to the next instalments 👌
Got to watch a good youtube video after a long time. Great vdo. Kept me captivated. Looking forward to the series👌
Always a treat to watch your adventures Tom, but as I sit here in Aus at around 11.30am with my tummy rumbling, all I can think about is lunch because of all the food you've eaten on your trip so far! Happy adventures mate 👍
glad you made it! looking forward to the rest of the series...
love how in the great wind storm - the wind turbines are on or turning
Oh, I know that game (What's that noise?) so well. I had mostly old cars since I was 19 years ols and I turned 50 two weeks ago. So even with a quite new car today I'm still listening to everything that changes, sound different, new noises etc. I think it happens automatically. Have a safe trip.
Great adventure! Great video! Did that trip on motorcycles in ~2014 I think it was. The E1 slog is a ball ache .. but soo worth the effort. Couldn't watch full video, too emotional, but glad you had a great journey (so far!).
The adventure awaits and I originally thought Iceland when you mentioned the upcoming trip but then thought maybe a mainland Europe trip. Given the company you have met up with Thomas, it certainly looks like it will be a fantastic photography experience and will be interesting to see where you go in the Delica
Amazing Thomas, can't wait for your next update........
First time on your channel and you got a new subscriber! I loved your energy and the editing was great, I'm gonna bingewatch a looot of your videos, whilst thinking about my next trip 😄
This video makes me want to take the wife and kid on a ferry trip to Iceland ! What a great idea ! Excited for next week’s adventures !
Looking forward to this entire series! Your videography and editing skills are so bonkers these days it's no wonder at all Smyril Line wanted to hire/barter with you. Wishing you good luck, safe travels and good light!
Jerry cans have been used in desert sun since WW2 - no need for the cover 🙂
Great video as always - I came for the photography (years ago) and stayed for the story... I really enjoy the balance
Not what I expected as I hadn't watched the previous video. Still, a fun start to the trip! and my gosh what a trip. I'm excited.
Very enjoyable. Looking forward to the rest of the series. It’s quite possible to drive to the northern tip of Denmark in one day. I went from hook of Holland to Frederikshavn in about 13 hours to get the Gothenburg ferry on my way to photograph birds in Varanger Fjord in North Norway. Quite understand the benefits of driving. All the gear on a plane is impractical.
Always been a bucket list journey......and now I think this has just cemented that idea!! I am also looking at possibly getting a Deli and kitting it out, so..........🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Epic, Thomas. One of my most memorable trips was up the interior road in Iceland - south to north. Really looking forward to the next episodes!