Cool. Thanks for that. I travel a lot for my pictures too, and sleep in the car, but it's a bit smaller and I take very little with me. One thing you should have is a real coffee machine...I have a small one which plugs into the cigarette lighter and makes real coffee. I also carry my Bialetti and use it when I have the chance to make a small fire
I actually enjoy instant coffee quite a lot! I know, it's not everyone, but I like it :) Those stovetop coffee makers are really cool, I use them at home. Fires are cool but I'm not a big fan, it makes me and my clothes stink haha, and then I have to find a place to take a shower / do laundry more often. I'm just very practical when it comes to this.
Gas in Europe may be expensive, but it’s also much higher octane. In Toronto, where I’m from, I paid about $1.50 per litre for 87 octane which I use in my 4.6L V8 and it runs fine and saves me a lot of money over the 94 octane which is the highest we can buy at the pump.
That's a good point, but I think you can't compare the numbers directly, there are some differences. Apparently, EU 95 octanes = US 91 octanes. The formula is different.
Man, what an experience you are living! I wonder how is it gonna be to go back to a "classic city life" (you may be living in the country side, if so, lucky you!). All this freedom you created by choosing a simple and quite minimalist way of living photography is beautiful and quite inspiring. But I guess the loneliness can be sometimes taxing. I wonder how all these conditions will, in the end, impact on your photographs, independently of the wild power of those landscapes. But for now, enjoy and thanks for sharing!
Hi, Calie! Yes, going back home is going to be a shock. I don't really have a permanent home, but I spend most of my time in the country side. Or at least, the towns were I live are really small. And yes, it can get very lonely out there, but it's easier knowing you have people to go back to after this. Knowing that this trip might be a once-in-a-lifetime thing makes you appreciate it even more and savor every minute, even if it's raining, cold, and dark. Thank you so much for watching!
@@aows You might also learn a lot about yourself, and this will also show in your photos and the message/feelings they convey. Keep on enjoying every moment, I wish I could do something similar, so thanks again for sharing your experience this way!
@@calieeldalie2547 absolutely. Getting lost, breaking your routine, taking a risk, feeling lonely... every once in a while can be very healthy, I believe. As you say, it might show you something about yourself you weren't aware of.
Thanks for the tour. I was wondering if you've had any challenges regarding finding facilities to wash your clothes. And how often do you need to do that? Also, considering your height, do you feel that you have sufficient sleeping length in your vehicle? I thought your idea of using an AirTag on your keychain was a very good one. Losing your keys in such a remote location could be quite disastrous.
Hi, Bob! So I was doing laundry every couple of weeks or so. Most of the times I did it at campgrounds, but there are other places where you can do it. Laundromats are very rare, though, which is too bad. I'm 6'2" (185cm) and had no problem fitting in the back of the car, but I had to push the passenger seat forward a little bit so I could stretch my legs.
Thank you for the reply, Adrian. I'm sure all of your previous photographic travels have prepared you well for this trip. I would love to see the places and things that you have. However, I think I would find it very hard being away from my wife and dog for that long. Do you find yourself feeling lonely at times and missing loved ones?
@@azfactor7875 I totally understand where you are coming from, I do miss my wife very much. But I know I'll be seeing her soon enough, and I know I will missing this as well when that happens. So I guess the only thing we can do is to savor every minute no matter what we are doing. Everything is fleeting anyway.
I hope that you have been able to at least have some "FaceTime" with your wife. And though being apart like that has a price, I doubt you will ever look back with regret on these trips, questioning your decision to go on your own. I know my wife never minds me taking the camera and using it on a vacation. but I always feel a bit guilty if I'm wandering about, considering things to photograph, while she patiently waits. It's as though I'm trying to be of two minds in one place.
@@azfactor7875 We did! We stay in touch all day long, that's the good side of technology nowadays. And yes, I understand what you are saying, I bring a camera with me at all times but rarely do "serious" photography when I'm with my wife or someone else. I'll snap a picture here and there, but they are rarely good as I'm not really paying attention. If I do, then it takes a toll on the conversation and that makes me feel worse as well haha. It's a hard balance.
Very good question, Eric! I forgot to show it because I had it under the driver's seat, but I got a portable, foldable toilet to use with bags. It was mainly for emergencies because I was able to find toilets most of the time, but depending on your skills to hold it, that portable toilet can be life saving.
I thought about it, but I decided not to. If you mean one to pull with the car, that'd make finding a place to spend the night difficult and it'd be a huge load for the car (worse mileage); a motorhome would be a better option but not as flexible when it comes to reaching some spots as a SUV, some roads are really narrow. It'd definitely be more comfortable inside, and the best option if you are on vacation just having fun. I think the car option was better for what I wanted to do here, take photos all day long :)
@@aows ok, veo que ya pasaste Geiranger (hermoso lugar), puedes seguir por Briksdalbreen y Nigardsbreen (2 glaciares), sigues bajando y te encuentras Gaularfjellet (mirador), bajas por la 55 (tomas un ferry) y esta la iglesia vikinga Hopperstad, luego bajas por la 13 y te desvias a la 16 para ir a Flåm, pasas por Stegastein (mirador), regresas por la misma 16 hasta llegar a Tvindefossen (cascada), si continuas por la 16 llegarias a Bergen, cualquier ayuda si puedo solo pregunta, gran video por cierto, me encanta tu canal.
Oooh muchas gracias por las recomendaciones! Ya estuve en algunos de esos sitios, llegué más al sur pero ahora estoy de vuelta más arriba. La que no vi fue esa iglesia vikinga y eso que pasé por esa carretera! Qué rabia me da, ahora está lejos. A ver si tengo la oportunidad de verla más adelante. Encontré otra similar en Borgund. Hay alguna otra que sepas?
Do you get harassed or questioned by police when you are staying overnight on the road side? Also, I don't know if you are on this trip now, but it's going to get much colder in the next 2 months for sleeping in a car.
Sleeping in a car or a van is pretty common for tourists in northern countries like sweden and norway since you are allowed to camp there everywhere as long as you don't disturb other people or harm the environment.
Hi, Steve! I had no problems at all staying on the side of the road. As long as you are not blocking any road / path, and you are 150m from the nearest house, you are good to go. I'm sure the car also helps, compared to a big RV. I'm still in Norway but staying in AirBnBs as of right now. The cold was a problem but I can deal with that. It was the non-stop rain and the very long nights that did it for me. It was nice while it lasted :)
Cool. Thanks for that. I travel a lot for my pictures too, and sleep in the car, but it's a bit smaller and I take very little with me. One thing you should have is a real coffee machine...I have a small one which plugs into the cigarette lighter and makes real coffee. I also carry my Bialetti and use it when I have the chance to make a small fire
I actually enjoy instant coffee quite a lot! I know, it's not everyone, but I like it :) Those stovetop coffee makers are really cool, I use them at home. Fires are cool but I'm not a big fan, it makes me and my clothes stink haha, and then I have to find a place to take a shower / do laundry more often. I'm just very practical when it comes to this.
As with your previous trips I’m really enjoying traveling around the world vicariously via your videos!
Thats it! it definitely works
I'm glad to hear, David!
Gas in Europe may be expensive, but it’s also much higher octane. In Toronto, where I’m from, I paid about $1.50 per litre for 87 octane which I use in my 4.6L V8 and it runs fine and saves me a lot of money over the 94 octane which is the highest we can buy at the pump.
That's a good point, but I think you can't compare the numbers directly, there are some differences. Apparently, EU 95 octanes = US 91 octanes. The formula is different.
Wow, stellar video! Thanks for all this great advice.
Glad it was helpful, Thomas. Thanks for watching!
Great to watch, and strangely inspiring. 👍🇦🇺🦘
Thank you, Peter!
Cool vid Adrian. Impressive set up in such a small car 👍 Keep the great images coming my friend.
Thank you, Stuart!
Man, what an experience you are living! I wonder how is it gonna be to go back to a "classic city life" (you may be living in the country side, if so, lucky you!). All this freedom you created by choosing a simple and quite minimalist way of living photography is beautiful and quite inspiring. But I guess the loneliness can be sometimes taxing. I wonder how all these conditions will, in the end, impact on your photographs, independently of the wild power of those landscapes. But for now, enjoy and thanks for sharing!
Hi, Calie! Yes, going back home is going to be a shock. I don't really have a permanent home, but I spend most of my time in the country side. Or at least, the towns were I live are really small. And yes, it can get very lonely out there, but it's easier knowing you have people to go back to after this. Knowing that this trip might be a once-in-a-lifetime thing makes you appreciate it even more and savor every minute, even if it's raining, cold, and dark. Thank you so much for watching!
@@aows You might also learn a lot about yourself, and this will also show in your photos and the message/feelings they convey. Keep on enjoying every moment, I wish I could do something similar, so thanks again for sharing your experience this way!
@@calieeldalie2547 absolutely. Getting lost, breaking your routine, taking a risk, feeling lonely... every once in a while can be very healthy, I believe. As you say, it might show you something about yourself you weren't aware of.
Brilliant Adrian. Thoroughly enjoying your adventures. Great set up. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Heather!
@@aows - You are very welcome, Adrian. Thank you.😊
So odd to me to watch a video filmed in my country, very awesome though! Glad you like the bread haha :)
I like it way too much haha, I'm obsessed. You live in a beautiful country!
Thanks for the tour. I was wondering if you've had any challenges regarding finding facilities to wash your clothes. And how often do you need to do that? Also, considering your height, do you feel that you have sufficient sleeping length in your vehicle? I thought your idea of using an AirTag on your keychain was a very good one. Losing your keys in such a remote location could be quite disastrous.
Hi, Bob! So I was doing laundry every couple of weeks or so. Most of the times I did it at campgrounds, but there are other places where you can do it. Laundromats are very rare, though, which is too bad. I'm 6'2" (185cm) and had no problem fitting in the back of the car, but I had to push the passenger seat forward a little bit so I could stretch my legs.
Thank you for the reply, Adrian. I'm sure all of your previous photographic travels have prepared you well for this trip. I would love to see the places and things that you have. However, I think I would find it very hard being away from my wife and dog for that long. Do you find yourself feeling lonely at times and missing loved ones?
@@azfactor7875 I totally understand where you are coming from, I do miss my wife very much. But I know I'll be seeing her soon enough, and I know I will missing this as well when that happens. So I guess the only thing we can do is to savor every minute no matter what we are doing. Everything is fleeting anyway.
I hope that you have been able to at least have some "FaceTime" with your wife. And though being apart like that has a price, I doubt you will ever look back with regret on these trips, questioning your decision to go on your own. I know my wife never minds me taking the camera and using it on a vacation. but I always feel a bit guilty if I'm wandering about, considering things to photograph, while she patiently waits. It's as though I'm trying to be of two minds in one place.
@@azfactor7875 We did! We stay in touch all day long, that's the good side of technology nowadays. And yes, I understand what you are saying, I bring a camera with me at all times but rarely do "serious" photography when I'm with my wife or someone else. I'll snap a picture here and there, but they are rarely good as I'm not really paying attention. If I do, then it takes a toll on the conversation and that makes me feel worse as well haha. It's a hard balance.
What about a number 2 in the remote areas?
Very good question, Eric! I forgot to show it because I had it under the driver's seat, but I got a portable, foldable toilet to use with bags. It was mainly for emergencies because I was able to find toilets most of the time, but depending on your skills to hold it, that portable toilet can be life saving.
You mentioned in another video having to return your car to Spain. Do your parents live in Spain where you keep your car? And store the seats there?
Hey great video. Nice to see how well you are organised. By the way which battery do you use exactly….?
Hi, Zenon! I use a Ecoflow River Pro 720kwh.
This is really cool. But say, have you considered renting an RV?
I thought about it, but I decided not to. If you mean one to pull with the car, that'd make finding a place to spend the night difficult and it'd be a huge load for the car (worse mileage); a motorhome would be a better option but not as flexible when it comes to reaching some spots as a SUV, some roads are really narrow.
It'd definitely be more comfortable inside, and the best option if you are on vacation just having fun. I think the car option was better for what I wanted to do here, take photos all day long :)
@@aows wow, amazing dedication to the craft.
hello tell me you stopped taking photos to sell vehicles thank you for me
I'm really terrible at selling stuff haha
Will you make a video about the whole trip?
I'll be doing a recap video, yup!
En que parte de Noruega estás ahora??
Ahora mismo estoy relativamente cerca de Florø
@@aows ok, veo que ya pasaste Geiranger (hermoso lugar), puedes seguir por Briksdalbreen y Nigardsbreen (2 glaciares), sigues bajando y te encuentras Gaularfjellet (mirador), bajas por la 55 (tomas un ferry) y esta la iglesia vikinga Hopperstad, luego bajas por la 13 y te desvias a la 16 para ir a Flåm, pasas por Stegastein (mirador), regresas por la misma 16 hasta llegar a Tvindefossen (cascada), si continuas por la 16 llegarias a Bergen, cualquier ayuda si puedo solo pregunta, gran video por cierto, me encanta tu canal.
Oooh muchas gracias por las recomendaciones! Ya estuve en algunos de esos sitios, llegué más al sur pero ahora estoy de vuelta más arriba. La que no vi fue esa iglesia vikinga y eso que pasé por esa carretera! Qué rabia me da, ahora está lejos. A ver si tengo la oportunidad de verla más adelante. Encontré otra similar en Borgund. Hay alguna otra que sepas?
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Do you get harassed or questioned by police when you are staying overnight on the road side? Also, I don't know if you are on this trip now, but it's going to get much colder in the next 2 months for sleeping in a car.
Sleeping in a car or a van is pretty common for tourists in northern countries like sweden and norway since you are allowed to camp there everywhere as long as you don't disturb other people or harm the environment.
Hi, Steve! I had no problems at all staying on the side of the road. As long as you are not blocking any road / path, and you are 150m from the nearest house, you are good to go. I'm sure the car also helps, compared to a big RV.
I'm still in Norway but staying in AirBnBs as of right now. The cold was a problem but I can deal with that. It was the non-stop rain and the very long nights that did it for me. It was nice while it lasted :)
Yes. As long as you don't stay near houses, don't bother anyone, and clean up after yourself, you can spend the night there.