WHAT IS NORWAY REALLY LIKE? - Vanlife EXPEDITION Ep. 6
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- We made another slight change to our route, to visit Norway and to try and escape the poor weather in north Sweden. We just couldn't believe what we saw in this country, it was just not at all what we expected.
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Norway is always the high point in a journey. Specially if the rain and clouds are not present... Cheers from Sweden!
As we always say, it can be exausting when the weather is nice in Norway. Spectacular sunrise, beautifull scenary during the day followed by the sunset where the light paints the mountains golden in the evening. And then, when you'er good and tired, the norhern ligth puts on a show all night.
I can totally see why as well 😁❤️
I live in Sweden, it's a beautiful country, but Norway is on a different level 😍 Been there 5 times and next time i have to visit Lofoten. Thank you guys for great upload ❤️
Loved this ‘pun’-packed episode. Stunning scenery and some epic footage of those amazing roads and bridges.
Mandy was also so brave on the ferry, and then swimming in the fjord.👍
But the cherry on top was your excitement at seeing the northern lights - what an experience.
Am now looking forward to your next instalment - ‘John & Mandy - the hunt for Santa’... 🤣
Ah thank you - I was very proud of myself that day 🥰 the lights were just amazing 🙌🏻❤️
Great you did that choice. It is an amazing landscape. A picture card every 20 second
Wonderful to see the Northern lights, so lucky to capture such clear images. Well done both. 🇮🇲🇮🇲
Very epic! There are no other words for it. Well done Mandy! Enjoy Finland, it’s just amazing! Safe travels and big hugs for Cooper! X
Thank you..! It was totally epic 😁❤️
Enjoy Finland ?? Its Norway ???
@@lpdude2005 well, one of the next stops will be Finland…
@@greenmanoffgridcaravan Finland is unbelievably boring - like northern Sweden or Norway up to the Swedish border - only forests and lakes - everything is the same.
@@lpdude2005 Yes and no. It depends in which area you are. Landscape wise, I totally agree. It's mostly the same. BUT, if you go up north to Lapland, it's just amazing. Sami land and culture is something very unique and breathtaking. Believe me, I lived and worked there. Reindeer land rocks! lol
Well done Mandy! A brave dip in the Fjord, woman after my own heart! Have been wild swimming from childhood as family are from Finland so very jealous of your exciting adventures. Can't wait until we are on the road, this is our trip of a lifetime. Take care and enjoy!
Thank you so much for the shots of the Aurora Borealis what an amazing natural phenomenon. Mandy, well done on braving the icy cold water - it is something you will look back on with fond memories.
It is still my favourite day 🥰🥰 thanks Ken
20:00 - Wow! What a beautiful shot!
Wow, I've been waiting for this video all week! I am so excited for you that you did get to experience the magical auroras. I was just about in tears. I think it is something that you have to experience in person to appreciate it fully. I did in 1982, and will never forget it. John, you really did pick a perfect spot to camp and have the perfect view. This is such a beautiful country. What is it about sunshine that makes everything better? Mandy, you are the bravest person going into the cold and weedy water like that!!
Ah thanks Suzane, it really is spectacular isn’t it? ❤️
If you want a really spectacular experience, come back during the dark season, or even better in late January or February when the sun is getting back. The colours in the sky is breathtaking. And the Northern Ligts are clearer in the winter.
Gosh from start to finish brilliant filming sooooo looking forward to the next vlog thank you 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much Ian 😁🙌🏻❤️
Your trip to Norway looked amazing,and the northern lights show ,what a bonus ,thanks for sharing
Thanks Barry 😁🙌🏻
Wow, looked amazing! A great video - thank you.
Thanks Lizzie 😁
Wow what an episode, these are memories for life. Well done John with the filming of the Northern lights just amazing. Happy adventures xx
Thanks Kathy 😁
You guy's are so down to earth!!Your vlogs are amazing, Photography Top notch, commentary descriptive, award winning travel info, so pleased I got to meet you.
Ah thanks Roger that’s so lovely.. we’re glad we got to meet you too 😁❤️
Just amazing, beautiful, awesome. That’s it. I would think, it would feel like how insignificant we are and how lucky were you to see that and how lucky are we you shared it with us. Once again fabulous vlog. Can hardly wait for the next instalment. Stay safe.
Thanks Michelle, it certainly does give you an idea of just how small we are and how lucky ❤️
Another great virtual experience - glad you got to see the northern lights 📷
Thank you, we were very excited 😁😂❤️
Awesome footage of the scenery and the Aurora borealis. From the reactions and the smiles on your faces it is easy to feel the excitement through the video.
Ah I’m so glad that cane across as we were unbelievably excited 😁🙌🏻
Wow incredible footage of the Northern Lights and your Adventures, just keep them coming, your videos are Amazing.
Ah thanks Susan 😁❤️
Stunning scenery and your patience rewarded with seeing the northern lights! Fab video as always 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks Anna
Got recommended the first video when you entered Sweden. And when i saw the travel map i was thinking, they have to make a detour into northern Norway. As a Swede i have to say that some of the most impressive landscapes and nature i have seen has been in the north of Norway and out on Lofoten,
THANK YOU, you four! I'll probably never see the Northern Lights live for myself but what an absolute treat you gave me. I can't thank you enough for filming that. I shall treasure it for a long time. X
Oh that’s lovely.. thank you so much
In my book, Norway is the most beautiful country in the world, and I've visited B.C. in Canada and Alaska, USA.
I only need to see if the Fiordlands in N.Z. to know if this is true.
Regarding Aurora Borealis, I experienced a most memorable one when I did my military service, way back in the 80's.
I was standing guard in the middle of the night and the green light lit up everything so that I could see almost as good as in daytime!
Spectacular footage of the Northern Lights, what a memory to have.
It really is amazing!!
Soooo glad you got to see the Aurora guys! Amazing. Hope Mandy’s totally warmed up now!! X
Thanks Karen.. I was toasty when I was fishing and when the dry clothes effect wore off I ran back to the van 😂
Absolutely awesome footage of your trip so far John & Mandy.........the Northern lights are awesome to see even at the end of a camera lens.......stay safe......thanks for sharing
Ah thanks Ian 😁
Wow! That Fjord was absolutely stunning! I really like the way you two chat to camera as if someone is actually sitting there having a chat with you 👍🏻
I was constantly saying ‘wow’ even before the light display. That’s was truly awesome. We once saw the lights in Dundee of all places and it was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Magical thanks for sharing 😃👍🏻
It really is magical isn’t it? 😁❤️
Wonderful scenery, brilliant video as always 🇮🇲🇮🇲
As I look out on a very grey Saturday morning….you’ve brought sunshine. Safe travels, wonderful vlog, thank you.
Ah that’s good to know, thank you 😁❤️
Top class production. Wonderful fusion of music and film. Breathtaking.
Thanks Neil, that’s great to hear 😁🙌🏻
Fantastic….absolutely brilliant. ….well done. !!!
Thanks Chris 😁🙌🏻
Only one ferry left connecting the south of Norway to the north. It is discussed a tunnel crossing for years but it will be expensive since the fjord Tysfjord is very deep. They project a tunnel further up to the ocean, where the mouth of the fjord is at a shallow depth. Also, around this area is where Norway is at its narrowest, Hellemobotn, 6330 meters to the Sweden border. But we do not practice border controls here in the nordic countries. Unless you really want....
Absolutely amazing vlog guys. So happy for you to experience the unbelievable Northern lights
Thanks Asa 😁
Ooh what fantastic scenery, great ferry crossing very calm water. Very brave Mandy to go swimming in the fjord beautiful and clear water. Wow the Aurora was amazing x
Thanks Julie 😁❤️
Thank you for such beautiful and interesting films. This expedition is truly inspirational ❤
Thanks Emma 😁❤️
Fantastic filming looking forward to seeing the next part of your Journey safe travels guys 🌈😊
Thanks Andre 😁
Fabulous perfect timing for that aurora
Absolutely wonderful, what an experience for you xx
Excellent Vlog guys.... Beautiful scenery and skies 👏👍
Thank you 😁
Thanks for an epic video some fantastic scenery.
Thanks Dave 😁
AMAZING 🤩 beautiful footage from the Northern Light, drone footage is fantastic. Hope to go next year to the north.
You won’t regret it - it’s just stunning
WOW I mean just 👁👁. Guys the vlog is opening My mind to MOHM long distance trips , good luck for the rest of your journey 👏🏻.
It’s what they’re made for (with the right off grid set up..) and worth every single mile 😁❤️
Breath taking, what an adventure. Thank you and take care.
Thanks Christine 😁
Breathtakingly beautiful thank you so much for sharing this ❤️
Just got home from 4 days in skegness in our motorhome ,so just catching up on your adventure and iam loving guys xx, going to watch your latest vlog now
Hi John and Mandy what a really really great video amazing northern lights and Mandy did really well conquering her fears amazing video we’re you were really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe
Ah thanks Mark, I did feel really brave 😁😂🙌🏻
Brilliant stuff John & Mandy & thsnks for sharing 🤩
Thanks for watching Sue 😁
The aurora is so magically beautiful 😍 but what also impressed me, was the night sky with so little light pollution.
Stars in abundance!
Another fantastic vlog guys 😘
Oh Tony.. the stars!!! There were billions of them 🌌⭐️ ive never seen so many
@@johnmandy We do live on a very beautiful planet. I have been privileged to see experience a lot, but I wish I were in your shoes. Enjoying the journey with you. Thank you for sharing!
Hey you two, I’ve traveled through Norway from Bergan to Mo-I-rana many years ago. What a brilliant country. The booze was super expensive but hey ho. Question, do you know what the red poles are on either side of the road? Well, I’ll tell you….they are for the snow plough drivers so they know where the road is in winter!
Epic post guys, enjoy the trip and stay safe. Xx
We have those in Scotland too.. different colours over the Nordic countries we found, blue, white and yellow too 😁👍🏻
@@johnmandy Aha, seen them in Finland and Sweden but not Scotland. Lovin’ your travels near the Sierra Nevada at the moment, wicked drone footage. We’re going to take your three little words nav and go. Epic vids, keep ‘em comin’. 👍👍👍
Welcome to Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region
Hope you have a nice experience. Looking forward to your continued journey and upcoming movies.
Drive carefully // Patrik
Thank you and thank you so much for watching Patrik
WoW those views, absolutely stunning❤️ it did make me feel really cold though so I’ve tweaked the central heating ..... but Mandy I have to say, even though I don’t know you, I can’t help but feel so very proud of you. You are inspiring and so amazing! Next instalment please😊🍻
Oh thanks Miranda.. that’s lovely to know 😁❤️
Wow no words for how amazing that looks......simply stunning.
It truly was, like nothing we’ve seen before
Wow what a magnificent view to see in person of the Northern Lights too omg is all I can say gobsmacking fantastic.. thanks for sharing....Mandy your braver than me to go swimming - you go girl....safe travels & thanks again for the spectactular views luv Debz from Oz
😁🙌🏻 thanks Debz, they were really breathtaking - it was amazing
Absolutely loved this video, what a wonderful experience.
Thanks Debra
Amazing! LOVE the aurora footage. Beautiful 💜
Thanks guys 😁
Ferry good guys. 😂 That was illuminating to say the least.😂 stay well and safe travels. All the best. Cheers.👍🐾😎
Grooaaaannn.. 😂🙈 hahaha.. ferry well said there Rob
Lovely video. A tip for Mandy for seasickness.Get as far back in the boat and as close to the centreline as you can. Fix your view to the rear horizon. I learnt this trick from the fisherman on NZs Stewart Island and it works really well. Also got to see the southern lights a few times. Stay safe and keep them coming 🙂
That’s great, thank you 😁🙏🏻
All I can say, OMG That will stay with you for ever.... john and mandy love the images and videos, just watching, I am in speechless.. take care and stay safe.
Ah thanks Bernard - we were blown away! ❤️
Loving your trip great drone footage John Mandy all you have to do is catch a fish now so glad you seen the northern lights they were Amazing hope you get some sunny weather you was very brave to have a swim too Mandy Cheers From Australia
I’m still trying..!! No luck yet in 5 countries 😂😂
thank you excellent drone footage. glad you had A FERRY GOOD TIME
Grooaaannnnn 🙈🙈 haha, thanks Mark
So COOL!!!! And of course, Gold medal for Mandy. I’m so jealous x
Thanks Carl 😁🙌🏻
Imagine some of those picture in a jigsaw puzzle .. the awsome light and a trillion stars.... 😃😎
That was amazing to see on video, can only imagine what it was like to see in real time. Your a brave girl, Mandy, keep it up and both of you enjoy your adventure. Hugs from down under.
Thanks Rhonda, I did feel brave after 😁🙌🏻
Yes,thanks,,i was up in that area in the air force,,for about 9 mounts,.in76/77.John Mandiy is harder then stone,bathing this time of year
Always nice colors on the aurora
Ah thank you.. I was scared but determined 😁😂 beautiful colours in the Aurora
Stunning video. Well captured 👍💙❤️
Thank you 😁❤️
Wow what an absolutely stunning place and the northern lights look amazing thanks both 👍
Thanks for watching 😁
Some people swear by candied ginger for seasickness. Stunning scenery well filmed by John.
Ah I’ve heard that works well.. mine doesn’t stem from my stomach though, more from a dizzy headache. Thank you and thanks for watching 😁❤️
What an amazing video from my area. And what a nice couple of persons. Keep up the good work!
Ah thank you Tommy 😁👍🏻
Another great vlog.. In the winter the snow covers the Arctic centre building... Drove that road in April 2019 snow was at least 3mtr high. Glad they clear the roads. That part is one way traffic at that time of year.. So you have to wait drive in a convoy... Good to see you enjoy Norway. Be safe. Cheers 🥃👍😎
Wow, I bet that’s amazing!! Thanks Gary
Wow! Loved, Loved, Loved it! Thank you so much for sharing with us. 😀
Ah thanks Elaine, it’s our pleasure 😁❤️
Wow, wow and wow. So jealous of your adventures Both Sweden and Norway look absolutely outstanding places to visit. Getting the chance to see the Northern lights must have just topped off your day. Absolutely brilliant and can't wait to see your next video. X
It really did 😁 thanks for watching
Amazing, what an epic vlog! 😍 looking forward to seeing more of your adventures! Safe onwards travels ❤️
Thanks for watching 😁😁
What a great Vid-i was taken on a Journey and for 30 mins forgot where i was here-such a great trip so far,look forward to more
Ah that’s lovely, our work here is done.. for now 😁❤️
How fantastic, lovely shots there John amazing
Thank you very much 😁
Well that was a rollercoaster of a video first wow awesome then tears because it was so beautiful then oh my gosh beautiful lights and then more tears 🤣😂🤣😂 thank you for sharing 😁
The tears got me too.. it was stunning 🥰
Epic! It's top of my bucket list to see the Northern Lights 😊
It’s absolutely bucket list worthy 😁
Absolutely Brilliant and now “Norway” is on our families Bucket list!!! What an experience you had and Mandy in the water, fishing and then the “ lights” wow 😉👍we are now aiming for visit next summer cheers Chris “The Aussie living in the Netherlands “ 🇦🇺👍
Oh it really should be as it’s just incredible.. sabe up before you go though 😂
Yes I will understand it costs an arm and a leg to visit - what did you pay for fuel??
@@chrisdenison6550 Norway was cheaper than Sweden but still about £1.55 a litre
Efjord, where you did your Arctic plunge, and experience the magic Aurora is an epic place. Even for us who live in the area.
Later on in the winter the Aurora gets more intens, with more color like purple, blue, white and green in a glory cascade.
Ah that’s good to know as we thought it was an epic place too. We’d have loved to stay to see the colours too ❤️
Great stuff. We did Norway in the van in May ~June 2015. There was still ice on the lakes in Narvic. We had the midnight sun and its on our to do list to go back and sit it out for the Northern lights. Great shame you were not able to go up through the `Fjords and onto the Loften Islands then onto Narvic and head North from there a truly outstanding adventure route.
Ah sounds wonderful still, we want to go back and get the midnight sun at that time of year too 😁🙌🏻
Welcome to Norway, you came!
We did.. 😁🙌🏻 only a very quick stop this time but we’ll definitely be back
thanks that was awesome if my old van gets us that far i will be the happiest couple on earth many thanks keep on trucking
I’ll keep everything crossed it does when you go.. it’s worth it 😁
Beautiful aurora images, you're a lucky couple! Keep on truckin'
Thanks Neil, we feel lucky too 😁❤️
Stunning spot. Delighted ye got to see the aurora x
Thanks Denise
Oh my! What an amazing video and experience for you all. Fantastic and interesting. 😎😎
Thanks Bernie 😁
You are so lucky to be driving in Norway. I had planned a trip by train from the UK up to Narvik but covid put pay to that ! Just waiting for the sleeper train to return so we can explore and fingers crossed see the northern lights.
Absolutely fantastic. A trip we hope to do very soon😊
It really is, you’ll love it 😁❤️
Hi guys, hope you are all well. Wow, seeing the 'Lights' looks like a life-enhancing experience. Great footage too. Something Mandy said reminded me of another couple I follow on tube. Adam Booth runs an engineering channel called Abom79, and he and his wife Abby run a travel channel Abom Adventures. They're currently touring all over US in their trailer and they use a travel log book and stamp it at every location on arrival. Seems it's a big thing over there and a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
I love that idea, they do that on the Camino de Santiago too 😁 thanks for watching Pedro
Good for YOU! I am so glad that you are all enjoying your journey and that you managed to see the Northern Lights! (The Aurora Borealis). ☺
It was truly amazing!! I want to go back already
@@johnmandy You two are an inspiration to many! ☺
I know it's been said before but WOW!!! 🤩🤩🤩
I don’t think it can be said enough! It was spectacular 😁❤️
Another epic vid guys, cheers for sharing👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Stephen
Weather update in Finland @ Levi blizzards blowing bout 6 inches of snow fell last 2 days
Did you guys see a brighter aurora? There was a CME towards earth recently. I think Monday.
Wow.. we were looking before and could see a whole lot of snow 🌨
@@kp62purpstarlet16 we were hoping to but we’ve had total cloud cover at night all week
Well done John, cycling ALL the way to The Artic Circle on those them Bad-Ass bicycle tyres!! 😂 😂
Didn’t he do well 😂 those bikes are Ace!
@@johnmandy And he "cycled"... err... all the way!!? ☺
That was Epic guys Couldn't believe how many shooting stars there was as well 👌 👏 stay safe
Shooting stars, satellites and two euro fighter jets flying around to see the lights - I was in my element!! It was amazing ❤️
We found your sticky at the Norway Arctic Circle Center, it’s holding up well
W O N D E R F U L!!! A M A Z I N G!!! Brilliant videoing John well done 👏👏👏👏
Ah thanks Den 😁🙌🏻
Just wow! 😳😃😃🏴🏴
Fantastic video great seeing the auroras. You didn't say if Mandy caught fish for dinner. Stay safe
I didn’t, I’ve been fishing in almost every country but not caught anything yet 🤷🏼♀️