I stuffed a tenner in my pocket and walked north...
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2023
- Adventure comes in many forms. Today we indulge in one of the simplest and purest forms of adventure there is.
Join me as I grab a sleeping bag, stuff a tenner in my pocket and walk north from my front door into the countryside for as long as fate sees necessary. Along the way we forage for food, gasp for water, sleep in questionable places, bump into countless generous countryside folk and explore the glorious hobbit-like English countryside with a sense of childlike wonder and freedom.
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Adventure lovers, thanks for once again stopping by...
This was a pretty chill adventure compared to some of my offerings. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the change of pace,
but for those craving the more hardcore stuff, do not fear: There are ambitious missions set firmly in the
calendar this winter, so make sure you're subscribed and belled up so you don't miss the big stuff.
Part 2 of this adventure will be out in 10 days time - Wednesday the 20th of December (or Tuesday the 19th
on Patreon)
Its good to be back
wahoo
I love these vids! I’ve always wanted to do it myself, but I live in the USA :(
Thank you for showing us the English countryside.. Greetings From The Netherlands
Nice to see you're firmly on your way to becoming a long distance hiker. I was hoping that when you were on the AT in the US the virus would get to you.
tom is the embodiment of a grandma saying 'why would you want to go to Australia when there are parts of Birmingham you haven't seen yet?'
🤣
I think all our grandmas knew each other.
I mean the UK outside of a few select cities is absolutely stunning.
Grandma ain't wrong.
So true 😂
A friend and I were wandering the west coast of Sweden. We started in the Region of Skåne, from there we went north. We walked across cities and tiny villages, over rural roads and fields filled with cattle, through quiet woods and over stoney beaches. We slept in small tents or in bivouacs that had a fireplace. Every morning and evening we made coffee with an espresso maker, which was hanging on the side of my backpack, making rhythmic noises while wandering.
Right from the beginning of our journey we set ourselves the mission to spread love and be as open as possible during our journey. We smiled, laughed, talked and hugged our way through Sweden! Every time we met people we greeted them or waved at them if they were across the street. And every time they reacted with joy and warmth.
On a cloudy day we came across this tiny village right on the coast. This man was biking through the village, we smiled at him, he returned the smile and we continued to find a place to pee :D
He must have overheard us speaking german, cause he approached us when we came back from the bushes. Turned out he was german too. He went to live in Sweden a couple of decades ago. We had a nice conversation and asked him where we could get some coffee. He told us that there is a cafe in the next village, a few kilometers up the coast. "But" he said "it is really expensive and I make a really good espresso at my place". So we did the only right thing in this situation. We went home with a stranger.
At his place we were greeted by his lovely wife, she insisted, despite our stench from wandering in the same clothes for days and with the prospect of rain, that we would stay for dinner. She made pasta with mushrooms she picked from their garden. We stayed for a few hours, had good conversations and even were invited for a shower. The stench must have been really bad :D
Before we were leaving they facetimed their daughter and connected us. At first she was like "Mom who are those strange random people you want to invite to my place!?" The mother gave us her phone so we could talk to her. Our excellent charm must have convinced her daughter or maybe the fact that we are two handsome young men (I don't want to be boastful, just quoting my mother).
So she invited us to stay at her place in Göteborg for the weekend.
After a good meal, a warm shower and this lovely company we went out into the cold again. Happy and confident that our journey would supply us with many more great memories.
I could write about what happened in Göteborg but I think this text would be twice as long. Long story short: we had a blast.
I don't know if anybody will read or enjoy this. I just wanted to share a story of complete strangers helping each other out, without expecting anything back.
It is one of my favorite memories and it marks a great turning point in my life. Since this adventure I always try to be my best self, to radiate positivity and warmth and to be kind and helpful towards strangers.
And I must say, it is really beautiful what the world and people around return to you ♥️
Yooooo dude! Greetings, I enjoyed Reading this!!! Hahahaha
This is my kind of life. Just walking and exploring the wilderness while coming across the most beautiful people. I would like to do something like this with a future girlfriend or wife. Cheers and God bless.
What happens in Goteborg, stays in Goteborg
Would love to know what happened in Göteborg
That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing I enjoyed reading
"Just walking south to north" as he walks straight into the sun... Someone give that man a compass.
Yes, but walking through the countryside you have to divert. You can't do straight lines! 🤣🤣
@@jonb4020 umm, 1: you missed the point of the video; 2: you missed the point of my comment hahaha
@@lukearts2954 I was trying to add to it actually - I see I failed - my fault. I saw you were joking... I was going to mention sunbeams but got called off the laptop.
One thing you could try is walking in Sweden during the summer. We have something called "Allemansrätten" here which basically means that you are allowed to walk pretty much everywhere as long as you're not disruptive or destructive. This even goes for private properties so you can cross someones yard for example as long as you don't mess up their flowers.
Difficult to get my head around that. Yes you have the right to roam but the Englishman's home is the castle and you cannot just walk beyond his moat.
@@johnmurray5573And here in the united states of ass there's a coin toss of whether you get shot or not. Forgive my non-patriotic attitude, for I am not a patriot.
We have similar in Scotland. The 'right to responsible access' means you can go where you're pretty much good to go as long as you're not being a complete idiot about it.
@@johnmurray5573 I believe the original poster is wrong on the part of crossing someone's yard or maybe I misunderstood them.
To clarify, you are allowed to walk on most private property.
However, there are exceptions, for example you are not allowed to walk through someone's garden or the area closest to someone's house
or fenced in areas of work.
We have the same thing in Scotland but it's one every day of the year.
Americans: Lemonade is clear and bubbly in the UK (similar to sprite but nicer). We call your Lemonade “Cloudy lemonade”
cloudy lemonade is so bitter lol how can they stand it
@@thefrogmagician9866 heaps of sugar
As an American I always forget lemonade is much different in England but better sprite does sound fantastic.
It honestly sounds delicious. Is it sweet, or is it more like a soda water with lemon?
Not really bitter, but very sour, unless we have different words for the same thing@@thefrogmagician9866
adventure time with tom is top 5 best things 🥾
you better have his back if some shit happens to his channel after this
Ugh get a life
Can you do something about scam advertising? Its an absolute disgrace how many adverts im getting with actual scams that are both misleading and offensive.
Stop blocking ad blockers.
@@Kelpo45why would anything happen to his channel because of this video?
You arent going to believe this, but January 2023 i embarked on an almost identical adventure to you mate. I was staying with my uncle in Lichfield ( up the road from the cathedral) when i was bored watching TV day after day, so 8am i put on hiking boots, packed a lunch, water and 20 quid and headed somewhere id alwyas wanted to go - Wales. I didnt have a map and my phone went flat couple hours in so i relied on public maps in parks and locals giving me directions. I went north-west to cannock, through the cannock chase (lovely views but bloody creepy forests) to Rugeley where i had a few pints in weatherspoons, charged my phone and then walked west to Telford follolwing the A5. I slept under a random rail bridge for a few hours until i coudlnt bear the cold any longer and headed to Shrewsbury. I gave up from exhaustion after walking for more than 24 hours and took two trains back to Lichfield.
Your video hit me in a time where a year later, im yearning for adventure again. Honestly would have loved to make it to Wales. Someday soon i'll make that adventure again and maybe we'll cross paths on our journeys. Good luck to you mate!
Really hope you make it to Wales on foot! You’d be more than welcome through our garden and even be welcome to sleep with the hens or ponies if you don’t mind the muck :)
what a chad play mate. I salute you!
That's hardcore
Losing the lemonade feels like the universe telling you that you needed water 😂😂
I noticed the bottle on the ground in the first frame that he lost it, I was just hoping that he started walking away for the film but I see now that hed forgotten it
@@pikuhana9406 I saw it this second and instantly went to the comments to see if anyone else noticed xd
Can I just say, I find the aspect ratio for your adventure videos so oddly comforting and I'm not sure why.
you're not alone :D
It feels like a warm hug from both sides combined with his style of voiceover
Same
Same
Bro said Aspect Ratio 💀
As an American, there is something incredibly healing and euphoric about exploring videos. The fact he can just walk 20 paces and be in a new field is so nice. Just the idea of there being somewhere new to walk to and its not just more houses seems so serene.
Same here. A woods right next to where I live was destroyed in place of a neighborhood. Had only one recount where me and my sister explored it; there is an insurmountable amount of grief knowing that my all my opportunities to explore the area around me have been quelled.
yeah in america especially in the west theres pretty much just public parks, inhospitable wilderness, and places where youll get shot at for trespassing
This is the sort of Shlt you do in the early adolescent years whilst stoned and go out exploring, only to realise it’s basically pointless, boring af and not to mention lonely AF. I realised you need someone to share it with (nature) otherwise there’s no point. This guy has unrealistic expectations… ain’t no quests out there, only tractors, cows, sheep and farmers, Thorn bushes and the odd canal passing thru it all (also lame). Moral of the story is, England gets boring after a while…..
Perhaps @@Wil_Dsense
With that defeatist attitude it does. It sounds like you need a change of scenery. Even if there aren't any encounters, the serenity of mindlessly walking through the contryside is bliss, in of itself. @@Wil_Dsense
26:45 nah that bird just opened so much childhood memories
i could guess what bird you would be referring to before i even got to that part of the video
A pigeon? lol
@@liam3128pigeon yes. BUT you also Call Them “morning Dove” i heard him Yesterday and just closed my eyes😌🥹
Dont know why a pigeon sounds so nostalgic to me too but it does...
Never thought a dude walking through country for 40 minutes could be so entertaining
Good job man :)
we're lucky to live on such a beautiful island
You deserve all the credit for having the ability to captivate a viewer for 40 minutes just by walking through the beautiful countryside and narrating it. True adventure. Good stuff as always Tom!
My sentiments exactly … was just about to post and I then is seen you’d already said it … I was captivated the whole way!
Massive shout out to the Shrewsbury Arms. I hope at least some of the people watching this video will seek out that pub and bring their custom as a thank you for that lady’s kindness.
Thinking the exact same. 👍🏻
required by law.
@@fredfred2363 It's a legal requirement that English public houses give refreshment to travellers.
@@JohnPretty1 She was still nice and gave him some food which she didn't need to do.
@@JohnPretty1 Only to give a glass of water
I love the attitude of walk across "Private" woodland that should definitely be open land for all. I live near Knowsley Hall in Prescot, a beautiful estate with a large lake BUT it's private and owned by one family. No public access!
Rich douchebags like that ruin adventure.
They do not own it they are just custodians of it, no one should be able to tell you where you can stay or walk.
“I’ll see you next week”…. 10 days later. Tom still on missing list.
I love how popular Tom's videos are because he doesn't put on a fake persona or overdo it. It's just pure adventure, exploration and joyful content and I really appreciate it! Keep being an awesome guy Tom.
Tom can't be topped.
@@JohnPretty1couldn’t agree with you any more
@@JohnPretty1damn right hes not a bottom
that's mostly right. However, when he dashed through the corn field, only one row over there was a cleared row for passage where he wouldn't have damaged crops. So right there, he definitely overdid it.
I once tried cycling from birmingham to newcastle in a day but ended up cold and wet at 11pm with no sleeping equipment. I ended up finding an empty stable near Kendal and managed to get a few hours sleep whilst being so paranoid I thought there was a horse staring at me. 10/10 would do again
Cold makes me paranoid too.
Sounds great
I don't think kids do this so much nowadays, but as a teenager in the early 70s, I used to go cycletouring round England, staying at Youth Hostels during the school holidays. A few times, when plans went wrong, I'd have to overnight in a barn or an empty building. It was wonderful, all part of the adventure!
Newcastle-upon-Tyne or -under-Lyme? Cause one of those is far more ambitious from Birmingham than the other haha
@@J75Pootle There's at least one Newcastle in Ireland too. 🤣It's a fairly common city name, and I always have this reaction when someone just says "Newcastle".
Tom always keeps it real. No crazy thumbnails. No insane intros. No obnoxious over editing. The simpler, the better. Thank you for making original content and staying true to what makes you such a great youtuber. All of your viewers recognise the effort you put in your videos ❤
Hitting me hard with that nostalgia right from the start. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who has felt this inexplicable urge to head off into the great unknown, with no destination in mind except for perhaps something on the horizon that looks interesting, and just see wherever the path takes me... I call it wanderlust but even though it can be described with words, I don't think it can be truly understood unless you've experienced this feeling yourself. It may be boring to watch by some people's standards but there is something truly magical about the joy of exploration.
One tip that might help in future adventures. Churchyard and graveyards almost always have an outdoor tap for public use. Intended for those tending to graves but anyone can use them.
was gonna say that!
most often a spring nearby even
allotments too
true, however, not always drinking water - even if close. it can lead through the eye of the needle as well...
what the hell does lead through the eye of the needle mean@@TauNomm
@@MrCguy24 It probably means bowel distress
I've been in America for about 8 years now, and when you described your packed lunch as "a ham, cheese, and Branston pickle sandwich with a scotch egg and a pork pie" I just about died. If I could eat that for lunch right now I'd be the happiest Englishman in California!
English food has to be the worst ever, right?
Literally you ask for that at a deli and they’ll just hear ham cheese pickle and egg
I know the pain man - only been here in the US for four years myself, but I’d do anything for a nice Doner Kebab, Vimto and a pack of prawn cocktail crisps hehe
A vimto is a classic choice lol
@@rulebritannia2500 The only logical one, and very unfortunately unavailable to any American or person living here… :(
This is the first video of yours I've seen and it perfectly encapsulates both the wonder and the issues of rambling. The paths are not well maintained at all forcing you through the land of not particularly understanding farmers. One time I was waking to my mum's after work, a 4 mile journey in which the path disappeared and without knowing I was even on private land, I was attacked by a pack of 12 dogs. Fortunately they were jack russels and their bites didn't hurt at all but the fact this was even a situation I had to enter in the first place is a massive problem with the hobby.
Well this video was a good find in the midst of You Tube's negativity. Hope I can find the following one. Thanks for taking us along.
These adventure videos for the past couple years have always made my day so much better. Your style of editing, music choice, and relaxing narration feels so cozy. Honestly tom, you’ve really inspired me with these adventures to get out there and do them myself. As a 17 year old living in the boring state of Illinois with no car, it’s a bit tougher for me to do things like this, but I surely will someday, hopefully sooner rather than later.
No offence mate, but you don't need a car to just go out of your front door and walk!
@@PeterMoore66in fairness though "just going for a walk" in America is a lot more dangerous than in the UK and I'm just talking about the wildlife.😂
If you’re looking for more adventure inspiration check out c90adventures channel on here.
@@alexg1778 i think i'd be more afraid of the landowners than the wildlife in the US! too many guns and people willing to use them!
I grew up outside Chicago, it's not quite the same exploring the suburbs by foot but it's still something
I am an American, in my third year living in the UK. This video perfectly encapsulates why I want to stay. The wonder, the countryside, and the ability to walk to a beautiful place without worrying too much about who or what I’ll encounter. The quietness of the English countryside on a sunny day is something everyone should experience once in their lives.
im surprised but also really impressed to hear this from someone from USA. Considering the world class national Parks you have over there.
@@njfish89I think it’s because, for most Americans, it’s a very car centric society. I’m sure you’ve seen the copy and paste suburban houses that go on for miles. It’s not like that everywhere, but it’s becoming reality for most Americans. I think there’s something different about the little imperfections here. The streets are narrow and windy, nothings symmetrical, you can find yourself lost in the little maze :)
That’s just my thoughts, I’m not American but I’ve spoken to many and that seems to be part of their excitement
@@njfish89oh another thing as well is the density of everything. You can drive off from the city centre and find yourself on a county park, overlooking the same city, in about an hour
Thank you for wanting to live in the UK. I hope you find everything you want and need here for a wonderful life.
I hope you do get to stay. I have an American friend whos jumping through all the immigration hoops at the moment, it's very stressful for him. Our immigration policy is shockingly bad and unfair.
Hobbit-like is the word i love to use to describe the look of the country side of England, and the people who live there. I worry sometimes that its a bit presumptive to say such things without having gone there myself, so i'm happy you imagine countryside England when reading the hobbit. makes me feel like im somewhat on the money
I highly recommend 'Cider with Rosie' and 'As I walked out one Midsummer Morning' by Laurie Lee. If you're interested in reading more books in the vein of our friend here. They describe the English countryside very well and are also autobiographical books. They're not modern but they're really wonderful :)
That makes sense. Tolkien based the Shire on rural Worcestershire where he lived
I'm in the US and I used to explore all around where I live, finding ravines, streams, swamps; however, so many new housing developments have been built not everything is entirely walkable anymore, combined with my time being allocated to other things, I have not explored much recently. This video makes me want to explore just a little bit more, thank you.
Not going to lie, the build up to xmas just isnt the same without a new GeoWizard adventure to follow. Leep them coming mate, they're some of the best videos on YT!
Couldn't agree more 👍
I had such a fun time watching the America series over the last christmas break. Can't wait for the next one!
@NUFCSuraj don't lie to me, that wasn't a year ago was it? Jesus Christ.
Mad props to Tom for being able to keep so many of us glued to our screens by simply just walking in the English countryside. Can’t wait for part two.
Yes, one if his many skills is awesome narration.
@@patrickpaganini And music as it seems
@@mixchief Music?
@@patrickpaganini Yes. I believe he makes most if not all music to his videos. Mainly in a chiptune style.
@@mixchief yes he always links his music at the end
I knew an old boy who had landed on the D- Day beaches and fought in WW2. He would never damage crops, but if he met angry Farmers/ Landowners he would say ‘I fought for this land- ALL of it!’ and he would simply march on….
I didn’t want this video to end! What a lovely thing the right to roam is. If I tried this in my country I feel like I’d be arrested or shot!
I vividly remember as a kid, me and a mate packing a lunch, jumping on our bikes and heading off to find out what lay at the end of Rockvale Rd. The excitement and freedom of not knowing what was around the next corner was wonderful. Even 40 years later, I still wonder what lies on that road beyond Rockvale, the furthest point we reached that day. Maybe one day, I’ll return and find out…
PS. Round trip was 60km of hilly riding too - decent effort even by my standards today!
Tom, this video is gorgeous. The first 10 minutes especially made me genuinly emotional. Im turning 18 in a week and all I want to do is escape, to expierence adventures such as your own. A light within has been awoken, one that was once trapped before discovering your videos. Basically what Im trying to convey is the genuine impact your videos have upon people. Thank you
Welcome to adulthood 👍
two words, dont wait
I feel the exact same
Some of us are born to wander and explore. I fell into alcohol and other drugs to get that escape and adventure, but was never happy until I saved up for a few years and bought a one-way ticket to Mexico.
I ended up sleeping on the street in Guatemala for a week until I found a job. Then I saved up to make my way to Canada for a girl I thought I loved... I got back home via begging family for a ticket from China.
Since then I've done some other adventures and loved them all despite the setbacks and disasters. Even locally, I've now invested in some good camping gear and knowledge. I'll pick a spot on the map, do a quick google and get a topo map, then walk and sleep in the forest. Now I'm wiser, I always have a first aid kit and a PLBeacon.
but the questions is how.. im in a similar situation and the thought of such a drastic lifestyle change is throwing me off.. to say goodbye to the usual comfort i live makes me uneasy. going to a new place worrying about money and a place to stay and all that
I beg you to make more videos like this, it was a gift to me... It made me a new person (not kidding) cause it changed my perspective... It was magical
Despite the state of Britain, we're actually a very lucky breed. If you're fortunate enough to be able to ignore events going on we have thousands of miles of accessible countryside to enjoy, free of charge. Other nations have amazing national parks and great walks (So long as you stay on the path) but as soon as you're outside of these zones most land becomes privately owned and is therefore trespass which can lead to pretty nasty consequences. Enjoy Britain and her footpaths, defend their rights of access for they are a national treasure.
Awesome! I love the more relaxed style. Less stressful for you and to watch. Keep it up Tom. You're the best!
Came here to say exactly this. I could watch this style of 'adventure' video every day for the rest of my life. I don't really enjoy the secondhand anxiety from the straight line missions.
My dream crossover is a Geowizard Beau Miles backyard adventure. Have watched both channels for years and only after this video have realised how similar your philosophies are - life is what you make of it. It doesn't matter if it's 5000 miles away or 5 minutes walk away, there's adventure to be had as long as you're willing to take that first step.
Amen to that! 👍
Same here. I messaged them both on Instagram a few months ago suggesting it but no response. It would be epic.
So many people keep saying the same. One day maybe.
Very wholesome adventure, calming and refreshing change of pace from your other, more action-focused shenanigans! Looking forward to part 2 already!
I remember having adventures like this with my younger brother when we were 12/13. I honestly miss living in the countryside so much.
We used to build dens and sleep in them, create little stories for random items we'd come across. We walked from Emsworth beach all the way around the coast then over the bridge to Hayling Island and down to Funland, just to get some cotton candy.
I swear the best adventures were had when my mum told us to go out and play. I feel for children growing up where that isnt a daily thing in the summer holidays.
Pro tip: Almost all graveyards have an outdoor tap for watering flowers for graves. That little bit of knowledge has saved me many a long summer bike rides.
I don’t think that’s meant for drinking. Probably has very high levels of formaldehyde from the bodies
@@LS-ys8nrWhy? You realise that most bodies are not treated with formaldehyde before burial? It's not a necessary part of burial. In any case, why would the water in the outside tap be any less safe to drink than the water from the indoor taps?
I’ve been watching you for a while, I didn’t know we lived so close. You walked straight past our family farm and through a few of our neighbours farms/fields.
Our fields maybe be private land but aslong as you are respectful and leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos your more than welcome friend. Was such a pleasure to see our area on UA-cam.
But how would he put fake drama in his videos if he didnlt imply every farmer and landowner hates him? (Even though, like you, I suspect no one cares.)
@@Ginsoakedboy21 this guy has seen plenty of fields. If a farmer is nice that's lovely, but if they aren't it could be the worst case scenario.
Oi let the man take some fruits also hahaha
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run."
Loved this, hope part 2 comes soon. 👍👍
I love that the emphasis in the preamble is on a more leisurely approach and sticking to paths…and yet by about 5 minutes in Tom is clawing his way through hedgerows and getting stung by nettles 😂
This is exactly the type of video we all need in December. I live vicariously through this footage of early September! Miss the warmth. But the short days will pass, as they always do.
Yeah this is the good stuff that some don't get. I once hopped on my bike at 17, with a lifestraw and some bare neccesities. Cycling across europe on a crappy bike. When it gave out, I bartered with a local homeless man for a new one for a tenner and two packs of cigarettes. 2 weeks and 1100 Km later, having slept in crazy locations, having done quite the amount of dangerous things breaking some minor laws, just to continue the trip. Arriving at a Doof in the middle of a nature reserve, 2 countries further from where I left of. Only by coinscidence meeting people that lived 5 minutes from my house, from where I initialy left off. Who didn't mind me throwing stuff I gathered along the trip on top of their van. Hitching a ride back with the most free and souvereign people I had ever met at that age. Adventure starts when you decide it does. All you need to do is leave the door and set your mind to it.
Tom, your forays in voluntary homelessness are an inspiration to adventurers like myself and many others!
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Tom, mate, this is exactly what I needed to round out my week. It's been a shit one and I've spent the last 40 minutes escaping to your lovely curious world of thousands of miles away. Cheers!
Me too mate, been stuck inside all week and this adventure has lifted me up
"Packed lunch consisting of ham, cheese and pickle sandwiches, a scotch egg and a pork pie"
Thats the most English thing I've ever heard
Although I don’t watch all the time you are probably my favourite UA-camr, the joy I get when I see one of your videos pop up always ends up in me binging whatever current adventure you are on. This videos sparked an interest to do something similar with my mate so I can only thank you. Looking forward to the next episode
Would an adventure collaboration with Beau Miles ever be possible? I feel like your personalities would bounce off each other super well
The only question... Should they film it in the UK, Australia, or somewhere in-between? 🤔
They could do some sort of antipode adventure. See who can cross a distance or whatever the fastest in the same direction.
combining to of my fav. youtubers
They've commented on each other's stuff before, so it's not out of the question!
@@CampingRulesOkay Halfway point is probably somewhere around India. Last one to arrive buys dinner in Kolkata.
This constitutes adventure a hundred times more than a fancy celebrity survivalist with a patronage of a dozen cameramen and fancy behind-the-scene supplies.
I just discovered this and am already a big fan for sure. You can sense the honesty, curiosity, and adventurous spirit.
The straight-line missions were amazing.
you should watch his "how not to travel europe" series, its truly amazing
@@mihedas
Thanks for the suggestion.
A survival tip to anyone who finds himself in apple county:
like Tom implied, green apples will give you the runs, BUT oxidized apples will constipate. So, if you do half-half, you should be fine with large amounts of apple (ignoring the cramps. You'll have your calories to push through, still need a protein source, though, so be on the lookout for woodlice under rocks or between the roots of the apple trees.)
If you have a heat source, caramelize slices of apple to oxidize them. If you don't have a heat source, cut them up in little cubes and leave them open to the air until they are brown.
cheers for the tip.
This and part 2 was the best thing we’ve watched in a long time! Why can’t bbc or channel 4 commission you instead of the crap on tv. A brilliant and clever idea that just worked, we loved seeing the countryside and peoples attitudes and accents gradually change the farther up north you went! Being originally from Yorkshire now living in Wales, it was reyt good to hear that familiar down to earth Yorkshire accent. Well done Tom your personality and videos are addictive! WE WANT MORE! ❤
I think the thing I respect the most about all of your adventures is how well you seem to have embodied and embraced the inherent feeling of wanderlust
As an adventurous Scot, it saddens me that you don’t have the right to roam. It’s a reason why I appreciate your videos so much and couldn’t agree more with “fuck it” when walking on ‘private’ property. Keep smashing it man…my favourite you tuber! 🏴
There is a "Right to Roam" English campaign group but I doubt we will ever get our land back in England. It has been nailed down for almost 1000 years by the Norman aristocracy - ably shielded by their Conservative party. Got to keep fighting though, haven't you?
At least he has places to trespass haha, in American it’s proven difficult
@@MarchKatze America….land of the free right? How did anyone ever let it get to the point where you can’t just walk around freely
@@FAS17589 it’s a shame. But here’s to hoping I can move. Also too be fair there are places similar to this video, such as small villages in the New England. But they tend to be split by highways and suburbs rather than paths and rolling hills!
These videos are in a sense only possible because of the 'taboo' nature of simply roaming the land of your country. It's sad seeing those lush rolling meadows and hills being laced with barbed wire fences and hedgerows, barren expanses of fields that are dotted with trigger happy farmers and spiked fences, public footpaths that dissolve into impenetrable overgrowth, etc. For a country known for its countryside, England is a sad reflection of the commodification of land.
I'm an insomniac and I love Tom's videos to fall asleep to. There is something so calming and exciting about seeing him explore new places. I've been watching for a while and I think getting a water purifier would do really well for you! I know you like interaction and seeing what you can get for free, but if your ever in a tight spot a water purifier would work wonders for being hydrated!
These adventure videos, like the straight line missions, are the best videos for me on youtube. They take me back to my youth, living in the countryside, doing the same thing but spontaneously without planning or thinking much about it. Thanks Geo Wizard
I always get excited for these adventure videos! You have inspired me to wander around the peak district where i live, making up my own challenges ever since the OG Wales line. Can't wait for episode 2, it looks like you passed through Butterton in the intro, but could be wrong. Here's a tenner to fund the next one, keep exploring my dude.
You are spot on with Butterton mate! Thanks so much 🙏
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You shouldn't need any inspiration to walk around the peak district, that's just laziness.
@@ItsIceyyy You completely misread my comment... Happy holidays you Debbie Downer.
I love the chill nature of this one, it's quite nice not to be listening out for screaming farmers chasing you down for once, and INCREDIBLY reassuring knowing you'll circumvent any bogs 😂 Honestly I'd gladly watch regular hiking/camping videos if you did them; Just you out exploring, discovering cool new places, with all the lemonade you could wish for in your backpack.
Probably one of my new favourite videos on UA-cam ❤
My favourite UA-cam video I’ve seen in months. Such good storytelling and so inspiring
the uk countryside is so beautiful, i am from a little town surrounded by villages and fields in the south and i have so many memories in those fields with my friends and family. as soon as I got onto study leave for a levels, I just started exploring from 7am to 11am everyday, it was some of the happiest times. we have so much beauty that people look over- a lilac creeping through a hedgerow, the dew rising off ferns in a little forest glen, a buzzard hovering over a copse of trees. love our country, people complain about the rain but i am so grateful for it and the thriving ecosystems it gives us
Spend most of my year abroad but every time I return I make a point of doing a long walk in the treasure that is the British countryside.
Best youtuber on the planet. No money involved just pure adventure and exploration in the endless fields of the UK. Serious talent making these videos so compelling to watch and also inspiring for other adventurers alike.
Actually £10 involved
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Brilliant analysis. Tom is for everybody out there with hearts that want to travel
@Miles26545 £10 is pretty much worth nothing in this economy 😅
This little trip reminds me of a show I used to watch a few years back. It is called "Nus et culottés.", which litterally means "naked and dressed" but also means "naked and bold". The 2 guys (french) always started out their trip naked in a forest somewhere, and had a goal in mind (for example go find a 4 leaf clover in Ireland) and they basically were forced to meet people to be able to achieve that goal (get clothes, food, transportation...). And of course, they always end up making surprising and wonderful encounters, which is, in the end, what this is all about ! No matter where you go or what you're aiming for, it's the trip and its surprise that make it all worth living and watching :)
Keep 'em coming !
I am in love with the 4:3 video format 🤩, it balances the focus on people and landscape, so beautiful ☺️. And thank you very much for documenting and sharing your wonderful adventures!! ❤
30 years ago I adventured like this in exactly the same spirit. I walked across Ireland (not in a straight line!), cycled every county and covered a lot of Europe by bike, train and thumb. Now I'm 54 and my legs are fucked I take enormous vicarious pleasure in watching Tom do his thing.
This slower paced mission is a great idea. I'd say it's just travelling, actually, every bit as fulfilling as backpacking the Silk Road or roughing it through India. Everywhere you've never been is new to you! ;¬)
Your adventures, whether high-drama or low, continue to be the best content on UA-cam. This was wonderful, so cozy and relaxing to watch. This may be the one channel I wish would post even longer videos, I could legit watch it for hours. Thank you, Tom!
Same, it's awesome. I like the more relaxed stuff just as much as the more mental adventures.
Fantastic Day 1! Impressive mileage, gorgeous country, and friendly folk, topped off with a not-terrible spot to sleep. Looking forward to the next one
A magical adventure 😊! I owe you a lot my friend because I always feel better after watching your videos 🙏
I can so so relate to that. I grew up in a small Bulgarian town in northern Rhodope mountains. Out of my window all I saw was mountain peaks covered with tress, at sundown the low sun would made the shapes of the valleys easier to make out. I used to daydream about just walking there, until one day I just did it. Walked for like 12 hours my parents getting worries sick (this was before cellphones) but all my life I've been trying to top the feeling of that excursion
Whilst you decided to walk north, I packed my car and drove north at the exact same time. I ended up on Orkney and driving the NC500. I spent an afternoon on a beach in Lairg and ate one of the best cheese toasties I've had. I drove empty roads that made me feel like the last person alive. I drove into mountains that made me feel small and insignificant. I love being out there, there's nothing else like it.
I don't know why this whole video made me so emotional it's everything I want in life at this point , especially the bit at the cricket ground, just took me back to my childhood spending the day with my Dad whilst he played cricket at village cricket clubs just like that one. I know exactly how you felt when you left Lichfield the escape from the city is everything.
I watched this whole thing with a silly smile on my face ! There’s something just so innocent about it❤
Loving this format mate. Have a few bottles of water on me next time!
Here's a random idea that keeps in the spirit of this format, how about inviting subscribers to go along with you for a similar adventure for a day or so in their local area occasionally? Chances are they're aware of local landmarks and other interesting "undocumented" features in the locale. Love your content!
Thank you so much Piko!
I have to say that your storytelling and narration is very compelling.
It's like listening to a bedtime story when you're 4 years old and tucked into bed.
Great content as per usual. Good onya Tom!
i've never heard someone with a more british packed lunch
Im 28 and live not far from here in a place called Dudley. During my time before, i've lived in Huddersfield and Guildford. Listening to the first few minutes of this video reminded me so much of what I used to do years ago. Romanticise my adventures, enjoy getting lost, and living for the discovery and adventure before I ever knew what google maps was. I hope to start this again in the summer. Our entire lives can be an adventure. I enjoyed watching this and its inspired me to pick up where I left off. Thanks.
Your adventure videos always come out at just the right time. Whenever I’m overwhelmed and desperately need a breath of fresh air you always seem to pop up with another lovely video. We appreciate you and your energy Tom ❤
I will never get tired of Tom's adventures. He could do an adventure video about going to get groceries and I would love every second of it. Truly next level in every way.
I'd pay to watch that.
@@hikingsolo haha me too!
Indeed!
This is the exact type of adventure video I was looking for. Fantastic story telling and I’m just in love!
I was hooked from the beginning, thank you for making this 🙏
what a beautiful post. the playfulness in this is so nice. freedom
Straight line adventures bring the tension and the thrill
How not to travel places restores your faith in humanity
This series is just so relaxing and makes you truly appreciate nature (and make me longer for summer days to return!)
Already can't wait for part 2!
This type of adventure would suit a colab with Liam Brown. He walks in so many beautiful places, camps and has a wonderful connection with the places he passes through.
The lack of a right to roam in England is wild to me
Private individuals own most of the land. Wikipedia 'Enclosure'.
@@andrewclarke9304 there's a lot of private land ownership up here in Scotland, too, but we just have right to roam laws which protect access to land for recreational uses. I was surprised to learn that the same doesn't apply to England.
Just roam who cares
The flashbacks set the scene!
Adventures are always better when they begin right from your home town.
This man delivers some of the best videos on UA-cam. The sense of adventure is so real. Someone needs to get him a TV show
Yeah, but... TV is dead now. Will be gone within ten years. It's why we're all on here.
Check out bald and bankrupt
When you had the conversation with the sheep - I smiled. I talk to other living things too, no matter what it is ❤
There's something so enjoyable about your adventures that makes me watch these
Been my absolute favorite channel on UA-cam for years, many thanks from Southern Middle Tennessee!
Thanks picklez! Big love to middle Tennessee 🥰
The shop you got your lemonade from is one I go to every time I go to a farm down the road, so no doubt you ended up going through said farm to get there 😉😆
That introduction was majestic.
I've been following your channel for many many years now, ever since Wales 1.
I can't really explain properly why this intro hit me so much. I believe because it's sort of relatable for me too, and because it was such a nice backstory that almost felt like it's from a book or a movie.
I'm so glad you're finding ever more and more success at what you do and what you love.
If you ever read this, and even if you don't, I wish you all the best for your future of pursuing childhood dreams.
If only we could all be so lucky to be able to do that.
Yeah, the editing was just superb!
POV: The people who clicked on this video have themselves this element of adventure but it was quieted due not having opportunities and people telling them to "grow up" and have responsibilities. These people usually find this component in video games and stuff. But now they saw someone who did what their heart wished when they were a child like just going off road instead on the boundaries set to us by the route, and exploring the beauty instead of just clicking a picture from a far.
Just finished watching all your line videos, this has to be my fav because it's so simple! please do more like this
That Schmeichel keeper kit in the old footage takes me back
My god, Tom. I can say with complete certainty that there is nothing quite as inspiring as your adventures on youtube or anywhere else I can find. It's impossible to put in words how grateful I am for what you do. I really think you are the reason I started to look for adventure as well. And though maybe I have yet to experience its true form, the fact I am even striving to do so is all thanks to you. So thank you for that.
This guy embodies a part of me I've never been able to explore. I've always been passionate about having absolutely no destination. I've often found myself daydreaming about these experiences and journeys, but I've encountered no one with this same passion and, sadly, I have also never been able to act it out due to various circumstances
Also, thank you very much for adding English subtitles, which is convenient for people from other countries to watch.