Oh Lordy, just love your vlogs. You’re a couple of stars, thank you so much for all the effort you put into your vlogs. So looking forward to seeing what you are up to next. Take care lovely folks xx
Being in Aus, there is no way I could ever do this, I truly would love to take my wife to visit such a beautiful part of the world. But getting too old to do this now. Thank you so much for this and all the stories and such. You are beautiful people and I have loved watching this series. From build to trip. I have been with baited breath every week for the next episode.
Outstanding content guys. Top notch in every way. You put commercial TV travel shows to shame. Hang in there John! However, I think you might protest a tad too much. Really, you're loving it.
As a Finn, I find these tips amusing, for us this winter, snow, ice and cold is completely everyday. It's great that you had a good time and welcome back in the summer!
Fantastic rundown of your amazing bucket list trip to the Arctic. thanks for sharing. looking forward to your next adventure. Jon not right about the toilet roll 😂😂😂😂
Brilliant vid guys....brilliant trip, brilliant van build. John, just blink three times if you need help mate....we can see that Jess would clearly swear at you 😂😂
So glad that UA-cam suggested your channel, I’ve binged the Sainsbury’s van and Nordic trip, absolutely love the content and your relationship with each other is brilliant- although I’m definitely Team Jess, she must have the patience of a saint!😂 Keep the good stuff coming and love to you both x
First, I started watching at your current van build an I just loved the arctic series with it. Your banter is just a delight to watch and seeing the lovely places you visit is loads of fun. Now, I have a question for your working on UA-cam video. I have always wanted to know, if you can tell us, what does one advertisement earn you? Not, how much you made from advertising over the year or month, but what did company X pay you for that ONE UA-cam video? My next question would be, do you talk to other UA-camrs about what they make from advertisers? Are you even allowed to talk about this or is it in the contract that you cannot disclose the revenue? Thank you for the fun video watches and keep them coming!
Your channel is better than the travel shows on mainstream TV, I'm amazed you've not got ten times the subscribers you currently have. Binge worthy viewing faw sure!
We found your channel today, and what a breath of fresh air. How good is Jon at DIY and what a sense of humour! Ruined our Saturday we’ve binge watched you!
Thanks you two for giving us an insight into your fantastic journey. There is an old saying known as the 7 P’s and clearly it worked for you. “Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance” - clear to see you followed the 7 P’s. Looking forward now to the next journey. Take care and enjoy the home time. 🫖
I have seen all the content on the net ( well, almost :-) ), but you are absolutely the kings. On top, I have a few tools myself ( an euphemism, of course ) only four welding machines, for instance,( but in the process of acquiring at least two more this autumn, a good MIG and, for sure, a very good TIG. My wife knows nothing). I counted my spanner sets, Jon wins, I only have eight, or so. 🙂 And I can go on like this for hours, but I will spare you.. Your videos are very useful even to people ho have some previous DIY experience. Thank you! P.S. I am converting two trucks (you heard well, two): a street panel van Iveco 5.4 t and an ex Danish army MAN 8.136 4x4. (I simply do not intend to match muscles with Jess 🙂..)
That’s such a generous compliment thank you 💙 sounds like you and Jon would get on like a house on fire 😂😂 your vehicles sounds like beasts!! Very nice 👌😂😂 they are very intimidating 💪😂
Having found your channel and binged I will now be at a loss, however I can now get on with my project in the garage and try to forget about workshop envy! Great to see the bloopers, although it shattered my illusion of your perfection😂
Hi guys, Im Matti from tunturiflow! Keep up with a good vids! About the tires, studded tires are only option in north.,all terrain ones does not work. As they teach us in driving school: A cat can climb a tree without claws, but a cat that keeps its claws in a tree does not fall down! ;)
I've been really reluctant to watch this morning's vlog because the sooner I watch it the sooner it'll be over 😢 So glad Jess saw the error of her ways 😅
😂😂😂😂 I don’t think she had a choice Denise, you all showed her the way, although I’m sure she will put it on wrong from time to time just to get a kick 😂
You two are a hoot! Suggestion: (not that you asked) Flip your blinds to where the black out one comes from the bottom instead of the top. By doing this, you (Jess) can have some privacy but still let light in.
Hello travellers! Nice content from your "artic" odyssey. I have some tips regarding tyres. It's not so straightforward actually. In Norway and in parts of Sweden there are area's where a studded tyer is the best and safest option. Especially if you are not used to winter roads. But you are actually not allowed to use them everywhere in some cities in Sweden. When you travel in the northern part of Norway, Sweden and Finland and in the inner parts of Sweden and Finland you actually can do with a regular tyre as long as the temperature stays below -9 celcius. Your choice of the all terain tyer is basically useless other than when you drive in snowy untouched roads if the temperature goes above -5 celcius. The best choice is a friction compound tyre. It will work even on ice. Almost as good as a studded tyre. and it is not prohibited anywhere.
Thanks for the info mate, we never noticed the signs until we got to Helsinki where we saw no studded tyre signs, we didn’t realise so many other places didn’t allow them 👍
Most excellent! And top tips. And well done for showing what us chaps have to suffer in order to guarantee pancakes for breakfast outside of the religious festival. 😷 Warts and all tv. The thing with haircuts is that if you wait long enough, it will come into fashion.. so all is not lost.. Superb, Team Blue. Happy travels 👍
Brilliant start to the vlog 😂 I hope Jon realises thats like a jackpot lottery win, getting the better half to admit they were wrong ( something Ive yet to achieve in 38 years of marriage). I see Jess made herself feel better straight after by giving Jon that Frankie Howard haircut, thats savage! 😂😂😂 Thankyou both for the stunning ❄️Arctic circle ❄️series, your best yet 👏🏻👍🏻
Fantastic part of the world and been there many times with work. Many of the towns you mentioned such as Saariselkä, ivalo, Rovaniemi, Lulea, Arjeplog + others, are used by the motor industry this time of the year for cold climate testing. We also hire a lake away from eyes and cameras, for early sensitive prototype vehicles. You may of seen some test cars which are camouflaged and normally in a convoy with support vehicles close by. As well as motor companies testing there are many of the tyre companies out there testing..... FYI, although at hand, we always uses winter tyres and not studded!! sorry adds to your arguments. Looking forward to the next trip!! keep up the great work. FYI and diesel you brought back either in the tank, or in jerry cans its worth using it rather than holding onto it there are so many additives in it because of the cold and doesn't keep!
Thanks ever so much for all the info, fascinating about the testing and good to know about the diesel as I do have the Jerry can to use, thanks mate 👍👍👍
Started watching when you guys started the Sainsbury’s van conversation, it’s about time I caught up from the start………. Wish me luck, hopefully the banter is on a par with the last few months.
say it again Jess LOL Tyre roof rack with the studs on ready for the switch??? LOL general Jess thanks for allowing us to follow along on your beautiful adventure, looking forward to the announcement
@@truebluetravellers it'll mean extra weight and using more fuel but would mean you're ready for anything the arctic circle or other similar tundra can throw at you on your next adventure
anothe reason why its important to wear the correct goggles it to prevent your eyes getting damaged by the UV light.Even though the light intensity may seem ok the uv rays are also reflected from the snowy surroundings. In servere cases the eyes may start to feel gritty and has the potental to damage the cornea. In the same way as welders wear dark glasses not only to shield their eyes from the bright light . That is why welders can get ARC eyes which is also caused by UV rays. Thanks for a brilliant series and as a side the correct way to put the toilet roll onto the holder Cheers for now and look forward to the next video
Came across your channel at the beginning of the van build. I have been hooked ever since. Thank you for taking us all on your trip. From the beautiful scenery, the fantastic activities you undertook, your personal interactions and best of all John Boys nudity in the snow. The mullet reminds me of the old monks hair cuts . Well done Jess in your barbers efforts on a moving head, it is not easy. Looking forward to the future episodes. From Tasmania with love.
I would like to say to you both , I’ve absolutely loved watching every week with the latest escapades! As someone that unfortunately suffers with mental illness, which restricts me on a daily basis just going outside my front door, and also feeling pretty miserable about life in general! you both with that wonderful attitude & the trip have given me nothing but positivity, in which has made me genuinely feel like I’m sure all viewers, that you took us along for the ride! You guys really are a Tonic which for many is something we really appreciate! I will continue to watch & look forward to the next Adventure to Africa in the Landy! Although I’ve definitely got a soft spot for the “Ole Girl” .. I mean the “Sainsbuggs Van” Jon 😂 ! Jess is wonderful too !!! Also I look forward to more “Tool Time” as well Jon ! Take care both 😊
That’s such an incredibly lovely thing to say thank you 💙 so glad that you came with us and will be coming to Morocco too . We love the ole girl too which is why she’s sticking round for a bit longer 😂💙
Gonna say! You can't sell the van! It's an absolute beauty, you've both done such an awesome job on it. I loved the build and the adventures. Said it before and I'll say it again - sprinter 4x4 running gear - come on Jon, think of the tools!
Thanks for taking us along with you on this trip, what fantastic memories you have made and shared....so glad to hear you're keeping the van, shes done you proud 😊❤
I am really glad that you owned up to the fact that Jon got it right with the toilet roll issue. I felt that this woman has got to be kidding that having the toilet roll on the wrong way would be right! Give Jon a hug and buy a nice tool to show you really mean what you said.
Wonderful arctic vlogs, I’ve really enjoyed the series. You guys, Alex and a few others have inspired me to winterise my van (underway) for a photography trip starting feb 1st 25 up through Norway. Your collective experiences, information, tips and tricks have made the planning much more straightforward than I initially thought. Thank you so much :)
Thank you / Diolch yn fawr, both. It's been great coming along for the ride. Already looking forward to N Africa and in one of the greatest vehicles to be born 👍🏼
So pleased you mentioned the hair I don’t think I broke eye contact with it the whole time 😂 Absolutely love watching you guys, so done to earth and funny
Great video guys and Jess we forgive you over the bog roll wars lol me and the wife have so enjoyed your last 8 weeks antics it gave us something to look forward too and shall be on your next trip kepp up doing what you do and as always stay safe
Great trip. You probably know it, but if you've never watched C90 adventures and their Canada coast to coast in the winter it's well worth a watch. Take care out there.
Thanks so much for taking the time to break your trip down! Really nice to see the reflection on highs and lows! Also! Great to see John embracing the mullet! although after all the palarva with the TP, you would think he'd be growing a beard 🤣 He's got it all backwards 😉
Very useful information. As someone experienced with using winter tyres, the one piece of advice that I will give is to never buy second hand winter tyres that are over 3 years old. Winter tyres, especially those designed for both snow and ice, are softer than normal tyres and as we all know, rubber hardens over time. Winter tyres will harden sufficiently within 3 years that they greatly lose their effectiveness. Regardless of the amount of tread on the tyres, I always change after 3 years. It is similar in a way to the common sense 'rule' of changing caravan and trailer tyres at around the 7 year mark, regardless of the amount of tread. Different circumstances, but it is the 'nature of the beast' part that is the point.
Hi Guys, realy sad to see that the Adventure is over. I´ve got a feeling what your surprise is about the Sainsbury Van. But whats the next Project? Keep them coming though, Saturday mornings with J+J has become like a Ritual....... Thanks for inviting us though on this epic Trip. ♥
Thanks Mike, we are looking for the next project as we speak but struggling to find something that we want, got plenty of ideas but not much for sale at the minute it seems
Re the loo roll saga - I'm halfway through the Aussie series (and am loving it), but I did happen to notice that Jess sticks her kitchen roll up the right way 😎😎
Awesome trip guys loved watching your antic which was funny. Poor Jon clearly he is a beaten man 100 % on his side with the bog roll offence 😂😂😂 looking forward to the next adventure ❤❤
Honestly, I think you both are the most genuine people on You tube at the moment!! ♥♥♥ all your vlogs! You must bring your Sainsbury van to Canada!! Any season... we can show you all kind of wildlife, gutters and wonderful food!! Can't wait for next Saturday's vid!!
Jon, you were completely magnanimous in the loo roll victory, a shining example of how a gentleman should react. Just hope that Jess has taken note and keeps on the humble pie diet❤
Fab video. Another top tip. Hubby said take a short 4 outlet extension then u only need one travel adapter but can charge or use 4 outlets. But not 4 hairdryers 😂😂 Sorry John, not liking the hair, but then I'm not a mullet fan! 😂 Look forward to next week ❤❤
Travelling in Norway takes a long time in Summer too - well worth it though, I think the scenery is even more stunning in Summer. We found fuel and food very expensive in Norway, but the ferries very reasonable.
as always, Awesome Awesome Awesome but can i say i have enjoyed the whole series thoroughly For the past 3 months watching all the build/upgrade of the Sainsbury van. I have Really enjoyed the whole series, so entertaining and you both make me laugh so much that my wife and the dog thinks im bonker's laughing at the screen every saturday night. so keep up the Awesome work so so looking forward to the next series. also glad you both tick one more thing of your bucket list, fantastic work! cant wait till you next ADVENTURE !!!!!! ??????
Glad to hear you're safely back, studded tyres are in my opinion the best, by Nokia or another reputable make. We have two sets of rims, one for summer and one for winter, and then you just swap them over.
Yeah a few people have said that too, I think if you live there this is a brilliant way to do it, problem for people coming over like us is it’s say £1000 for maybe a couple of weeks travel to not be able to use the tyres anywhere else, would be good to see how much rental would be 😁👍
That was a great holiday I had with you guys , enjoyed every moment , the scenery was unreal , you guys are so lucky to be so close to so many countries that you can drive to. Look forward to Africa in the Landy . Aus
Thank you ever so much..I'm looking forward to that now..I suppose like everyone else I'm curious to find out what you are doing with the Sainsbury van...David..
love watching your videos and my Husband was born in reintln too but moved as a baby so doesnt remember it, His Dad was stationed there with the army. I would love to build my own camper and travel round Germany one day.
Yeah it’s a brilliant place for campers in Germany they are very accommodating for them, since going to rinteln I’ve learnt that quite a few people were born there, before this I’d never met anyone who even knew where the place was 😂
Good to see your back in Good Ol Norfolk. A very enjoyable adventure for us on the other side of the screen. When you look at other holiday experiences that last only a couple of weeks. Your overall costs don’t look too bad when you take into account the time you spent away. Good to hear that you’re keep the old girl for future Epic Adventures.
That’s what we think mate, you could spend that on a 2 week all inclusive so was happy with the costs really especially as the Nordics are quite expensive 👍
Another superb vlog and a great way to recap the details of your trip. Thanks again for sharing and bring on your next adventure. The Landy to North Africa sounds awesome.
Hi 😊 I live in the north of Scotland & have travelled many times to Europe in my van to have fun in the snow with my siberian huskies. Doing what you do looks great fun, but also a lot of hard work. I wish you well on your future adventures! I started following you when I seen the sainsbury van conversion. Really enjoyed watching what you did with it. Never realised you had a defender conversion, I'm now off to check that out. Really enjoying my Saturday morning watching your you tube videos, & especially the added on mistakes at the end was fun to see 😁 All the best Mike
Love the openness about everything, very useful for people who actaully plan to travel! Jon I'm surprised that you haven't really worn a snood before being into bikes! I wear one most of the year but I do ride all year all weather. After all the standard safety gubbins it's probably my top rated bit of riding kit. I even wear a thin one in the summer if it's not too hot to stop my neck getting burnt (gingers and the sun have a troubled relationship 😂)
Glad you're both back, safe and well. I worked out your MPG's with your total miles with the costs and it works out 23 MPG's. That's going off the average cost of a litre of diesel being, £1.50.
Yeah we were going to try and work out the mpg but with the diesel heater and the pre heater also running off the main tank, so yeah probably 23-25 maybe 👍👍
Perhaps if you hadn't used the heater, not that you couldn't, 😀 in different circumstances maybe 27-28 mpg's. It's still good at 23, fully laden too, don't forget! Box on wheels isn't the most aerodynamic, 😀. I'd call it a win!@@truebluetravellers
Watching for third time, it's raining and we need the toilet chat in our life. Another informative and fun video. Looking forward to North Africa. You are living what would be our best life - thanks Jess and John.❤💙
Listen Jess, I'm not accepting your apology because I sensed some sarcasm there 😂. Seriously though, it's more sanitary John's way. I'm so happy you had a grand time and are home safely 🎉. I'm excited about the North Africa trip and about the van. Thanks for sharing you guys and I'm pleased John is ok from his concussion. John, I'm not sure I like the haircut but let's see if it grows on me. 👋
😂😂😂😂 I might have to go back to my old ways just to wind him up 😂 seen as tho it’s his favourite thing to do to me, thanks very much we can’t wait to get going on the next adventure too 😁💙
What an epic adventure you've had. It's been great to follow and the way you present it is top-notch! You're both so engaging, likeable and down to earth. If you ever want to sell the Sainsburys van let me know, it's the best build I've seen. The craftsmanship from you both is fantastic. Looking forward to the next video, as always. #favouriteyoutubers
Norway is slow in summer too, as you need to stop and take pics everywhere!! Just need to accept it’s a slow beautiful drive. But one of the best driving countires ever
Absolutely brilliant both of are such lovely funny kind caring people, I have really enjoyed watching from start to finish with your adventures to the Artic in your Great Sainsbury’s conveyed mobile home, all the money you have spent was well worth it, you are one of the best UA-cam has to offer as it is the sense of humour you both bring to all of your lovely content, all the effort you done in providing us all with such great iconic breathtaking scenery of all the lovely cold countries from Norway, Sweden, Finland etc is just awesome! I look forward to seeing what you have planned next! 😊
😂 Ha glad you discussed the elephant in the room 🚽 loo roll 😂😂😂 Thank you for this series. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this trip, stunning, humorous, informative, just awesome!! Just too long to wait for the next vlog 😂 Loving that John wanted to spill the beans 🫘 on your next project but the General says No 😂
Thanks very much, we did look into that and apparently winter tyres are in between the 2 and same again really good for some things and not so good for others 👍
Dohh, now I know how it ends ☹ I'm still playing catch up on your previous videos and clicked on this without thinking. Thanks for the honest breakdown of the costs, now back to my catch up quest
Before you do whatever is next for the Sprinter a short week or two in Ireland, similar to the Scotland trip, would be a nice idea. Wonderful country and people.
Well done on a fantastic trip! Likewise so regret not making it all the way to Nordcap, ( got as far as Narvik),a couple of hundred k's short! It was spring 1985' in vw camper van , oh the memories. A highlight for us was Svartisan glacier!
Love hearing stories like this, I was born in december 1985 so just crazy to think you were doing this before I was born, I’d love to time travel back to these times, but take all the luxuries of the camper with me tho 😂👍
When are y’all headed to the ole US of A? Be sure to visit the southeast, enjoy the southern hospitality. Love to see your reaction to our little country. Y’all hilarious . And I’m with Jess, who gives a tickers fern which way the tp rolls off, as long as there isn’t a dry cob when you look over.
what a great video with so much information about costs etc. Really interesting, thanks for collecting all that data, much more hard work than you would think
So pleased you are keeping the Sainsbury van :) Such a real joy to travel with you x
Thanks for coming with us 😁😁😁
Totally agree with this lovely comment..David
Oh Lordy, just love your vlogs. You’re a couple of stars, thank you so much for all the effort you put into your vlogs. So looking forward to seeing what you are up to next. Take care lovely folks xx
Thanks Isobel that’s so lovely of you to say 🥰
Being in Aus, there is no way I could ever do this, I truly would love to take my wife to visit such a beautiful part of the world. But getting too old to do this now.
Thank you so much for this and all the stories and such. You are beautiful people and I have loved watching this series. From build to trip. I have been with baited breath every week for the next episode.
You have some beautiful places in Australia that you could visit instead, life is an adventure.
Your never too old guys I'll sleep when I'm dead is a phrase anything is possible if you want it hard enough
You two are the nicest part of my Saturday morning. I look forward to waking up and enjoying your antics with a fresh pot of coffee 🥰
Oh that’s so lovely thanks Angie 💙
you two are perfect for each other. Such a joy to watch your experiences together. Thank you for taking us along.
Thanks for coming along with us 😊
Outstanding content guys. Top notch in every way. You put commercial TV travel shows to shame. Hang in there John! However, I think you might protest a tad too much. Really, you're loving it.
That’s so kind of you to say thanks mate 💙 😂😂😂 you see through him 😂
Really enjoyed the whole series, so entertaining. Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching it 😁👍
As a Finn, I find these tips amusing, for us this winter, snow, ice and cold is completely everyday. It's great that you had a good time and welcome back in the summer!
😂😂 I know for for us it’s bizarre but like you say just the norm for you guys, thanks very much 👍
This is clearly the very best UA-cam channel, everything is just perfect, especially the details about your adventure, wonderful!
That’s a lovely compliment thank you 💙
Fantastic rundown of your amazing bucket list trip to the Arctic. thanks for sharing. looking forward to your next adventure. Jon not right about the toilet roll 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 thanks Mindy 😁😁
Brilliant vid guys....brilliant trip, brilliant van build.
John, just blink three times if you need help mate....we can see that Jess would clearly swear at you 😂😂
😂😂😂😉😉😉. 😉😉😉. 😉😉😉
So glad that UA-cam suggested your channel, I’ve binged the Sainsbury’s van and Nordic trip, absolutely love the content and your relationship with each other is brilliant- although I’m definitely Team Jess, she must have the patience of a saint!😂 Keep the good stuff coming and love to you both x
That’s really kind of you to say thanks 💪😘💙 excellent choice, you clearly have great taste 😉😘💙
@@truebluetravellers No worries, appreciate your craft, you keep it real and interesting, plus some proper belly laughs along the way! Stay awesome x
Thanks!
This is so very generous of you. Thank you so much, we really appreciate it 💙
First, I started watching at your current van build an I just loved the arctic series with it. Your banter is just a delight to watch and seeing the lovely places you visit is loads of fun. Now, I have a question for your working on UA-cam video. I have always wanted to know, if you can tell us, what does one advertisement earn you? Not, how much you made from advertising over the year or month, but what did company X pay you for that ONE UA-cam video? My next question would be, do you talk to other UA-camrs about what they make from advertisers? Are you even allowed to talk about this or is it in the contract that you cannot disclose the revenue? Thank you for the fun video watches and keep them coming!
Thanks very much mate for the kind words and the questions, I’ll stick them on the list to answer 😁👍
Your channel is better than the travel shows on mainstream TV, I'm amazed you've not got ten times the subscribers you currently have. Binge worthy viewing faw sure!
Thanks Ben 👍👍
It’s now the fifth season starts. Spring winter. Warm sunny days. Perfect to be outside. And cold and clear nights.
Sounds lovely 😊 ☀️
We found your channel today, and what a breath of fresh air. How good is Jon at DIY and what a sense of humour! Ruined our Saturday we’ve binge watched you!
At least we ruined a rainy Saturday 😂 thanks ever so much for that so lovely of you to say we really appreciate it 💙
Thanks you two for giving us an insight into your fantastic journey. There is an old saying known as the 7 P’s and clearly it worked for you. “Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance” - clear to see you followed the 7 P’s. Looking forward now to the next journey. Take care and enjoy the home time. 🫖
Loving the 7ps 👌👌👌👌
I have seen all the content on the net ( well, almost :-) ), but you are absolutely the kings.
On top, I have a few tools myself ( an euphemism, of course ) only four welding machines, for instance,( but in the process of acquiring at least two more this autumn, a good MIG and, for sure, a very good TIG. My wife knows nothing).
I counted my spanner sets, Jon wins, I only have eight, or so. 🙂
And I can go on like this for hours, but I will spare you..
Your videos are very useful even to people ho have some previous DIY experience.
Thank you!
P.S.
I am converting two trucks (you heard well, two): a street panel van Iveco 5.4 t and an ex Danish army MAN 8.136 4x4. (I simply do not intend to match muscles with Jess 🙂..)
That’s such a generous compliment thank you 💙 sounds like you and Jon would get on like a house on fire 😂😂 your vehicles sounds like beasts!! Very nice 👌😂😂 they are very intimidating 💪😂
I just hope you guys make enough from UA-cam to keep the adventures going. Absolutely love the series and look forward to the next one. Thank you.
Thanks very much 😁👍
Having found your channel and binged I will now be at a loss, however I can now get on with my project in the garage and try to forget about workshop envy! Great to see the bloopers, although it shattered my illusion of your perfection😂
😂😂😂😂 yep definitely not perfectionists, especially with the potty mouth 😁👍
Another cracking Saturday video from the two J’s.
Thanks very much 😁😁😁😁💙
Hi guys, Im Matti from tunturiflow! Keep up with a good vids! About the tires, studded tires are only option in north.,all terrain ones does not work.
As they teach us in driving school: A cat can climb a tree without claws, but a cat that keeps its claws in a tree does not fall down! ;)
Hi mate good to hear from you and thanks for watching 👍👍, love that little saying about the cat 👌👍
I've been really reluctant to watch this morning's vlog because the sooner I watch it the sooner it'll be over 😢
So glad Jess saw the error of her ways 😅
😂😂😂😂 I don’t think she had a choice Denise, you all showed her the way, although I’m sure she will put it on wrong from time to time just to get a kick 😂
You two are a hoot! Suggestion: (not that you asked) Flip your blinds to where the black out one comes from the bottom instead of the top. By doing this, you (Jess) can have some privacy but still let light in.
Love that idea 👌 thanks for the tip
Going to miss Saturday Snow with you guys, thanks so much for taking us along ❤
Thanks for coming along with us 😁💙
Hello travellers! Nice content from your "artic" odyssey.
I have some tips regarding tyres.
It's not so straightforward actually. In Norway and in parts of Sweden there are area's where a studded tyer is the best and safest option. Especially if you are not used to winter roads. But you are actually not allowed to use them everywhere in some cities in Sweden. When you travel in the northern part of Norway, Sweden and Finland and in the inner parts of Sweden and Finland you actually can do with a regular tyre as long as the temperature stays below -9 celcius. Your choice of the all terain tyer is basically useless other than when you drive in snowy untouched roads if the temperature goes above -5 celcius.
The best choice is a friction compound tyre. It will work even on ice. Almost as good as a studded tyre. and it is not prohibited anywhere.
Thanks for the info mate, we never noticed the signs until we got to Helsinki where we saw no studded tyre signs, we didn’t realise so many other places didn’t allow them 👍
Most excellent! And top tips.
And well done for showing what us chaps have to suffer in order to guarantee pancakes for breakfast outside of the religious festival. 😷
Warts and all tv.
The thing with haircuts is that if you wait long enough, it will come into fashion.. so all is not lost..
Superb, Team Blue.
Happy travels 👍
😂😂😂 so true although I don’t think he will ever look good with a mullet
I've enjoyed my trip with you 2 comedian's 😂 😂and looking forward to the next journey 👍🫶
😂😂 thanks mate 😁👍
What a cracking way to start the weekend. Thank you for the entertainment. ❤🎉
Thanks for all the support as usual 😊💙
Brilliant start to the vlog 😂 I hope Jon realises thats like a jackpot lottery win, getting the better half to admit they were wrong ( something Ive yet to achieve in 38 years of marriage).
I see Jess made herself feel better straight after by giving Jon that Frankie Howard haircut, thats savage! 😂😂😂
Thankyou both for the stunning ❄️Arctic circle ❄️series, your best yet 👏🏻👍🏻
😂😂😂😂😂pmsl at this one 👍👍👍
Fantastic part of the world and been there many times with work. Many of the towns you mentioned such as Saariselkä, ivalo, Rovaniemi, Lulea, Arjeplog + others, are used by the motor industry this time of the year for cold climate testing. We also hire a lake away from eyes and cameras, for early sensitive prototype vehicles. You may of seen some test cars which are camouflaged and normally in a convoy with support vehicles close by. As well as motor companies testing there are many of the tyre companies out there testing..... FYI, although at hand, we always uses winter tyres and not studded!! sorry adds to your arguments. Looking forward to the next trip!! keep up the great work. FYI and diesel you brought back either in the tank, or in jerry cans its worth using it rather than holding onto it there are so many additives in it because of the cold and doesn't keep!
Thanks ever so much for all the info, fascinating about the testing and good to know about the diesel as I do have the Jerry can to use, thanks mate 👍👍👍
Started watching when you guys started the Sainsbury’s van conversation, it’s about time I caught up from the start………. Wish me luck, hopefully the banter is on a par with the last few months.
😂😂😂😂 thanks for watching, you will feel a bit warmer watching our past adventures 😁👍
So glad you had an amazing time. Love you both as a couple, how a real relationship should be. Ups, downs and lots of banter 😅
Thanks mate 😁👍
say it again Jess LOL
Tyre roof rack with the studs on ready for the switch???
LOL general Jess
thanks for allowing us to follow along on your beautiful adventure, looking forward to the announcement
Yeah that’s one way for sure, that’s what our friends did 👍 thanks mate 😁👍👍
@@truebluetravellers it'll mean extra weight and using more fuel but would mean you're ready for anything the arctic circle or other similar tundra can throw at you on your next adventure
anothe reason why its important to wear the correct goggles it to prevent your eyes getting damaged by the UV light.Even though the light intensity may seem ok the uv rays are also reflected from the snowy surroundings. In servere cases the eyes may start to feel gritty and has the potental to damage the cornea. In the same way as welders wear dark glasses not only to shield their eyes from the bright light . That is why welders can get ARC eyes which is also caused by UV rays.
Thanks for a brilliant series and as a side the correct way to put the toilet roll onto the holder Cheers for now and look forward to the next video
Thanks very much mate 💙Very good point, we took Sunnies too because we’ve heard of people going snow blind.
Top travel tip be as organized as you two 😀
😂💙 thanks mate, doesn’t always feel as organised as I’d like but thank you 😀
Came across your channel at the beginning of the van build. I have been hooked ever since. Thank you for taking us all on your trip. From the beautiful scenery, the fantastic activities you undertook, your personal interactions and best of all John Boys nudity in the snow. The mullet reminds me of the old monks hair cuts . Well done Jess in your barbers efforts on a moving head, it is not easy. Looking forward to the future episodes. From Tasmania with love.
😂😂😂 thanks very much, i said he looks a bit like a monk too 😂😂 a naked monk doing a snow angel, now there’s a thought
I would like to say to you both , I’ve absolutely loved watching every week with the latest escapades! As someone that unfortunately suffers with mental illness, which restricts me on a daily basis just going outside my front door, and also feeling pretty miserable about life in general! you both with that wonderful attitude & the trip have given me nothing but positivity, in which has made me genuinely feel like I’m sure all viewers, that you took us along for the ride! You guys really are a Tonic which for many is something we really appreciate! I will continue to watch & look forward to the next Adventure to Africa in the Landy! Although I’ve definitely got a soft spot for the “Ole Girl” .. I mean the “Sainsbuggs Van” Jon 😂 ! Jess is wonderful too !!! Also I look forward to more “Tool Time” as well Jon ! Take care both 😊
That’s such an incredibly lovely thing to say thank you 💙 so glad that you came with us and will be coming to Morocco too . We love the ole girl too which is why she’s sticking round for a bit longer 😂💙
@@truebluetravellers thank you so much! 😊
Gonna say! You can't sell the van! It's an absolute beauty, you've both done such an awesome job on it. I loved the build and the adventures. Said it before and I'll say it again - sprinter 4x4 running gear - come on Jon, think of the tools!
😂😂😂😂 there’s a whole kit on eBay 🤔🤔😂👍
@@truebluetravellers you know it makes sense!! build vids, tool reviews..... it's almost and investment.. 🤔🤣
Thanks for taking us along with you on this trip, what fantastic memories you have made and shared....so glad to hear you're keeping the van, shes done you proud 😊❤
Thanks Sharon 😁 hopefully she’s got plenty life left in the old girl still 😁😊💙
@@truebluetravellers and the van too😂
@@allegrosotto2126 😂😂😂
I am really glad that you owned up to the fact that Jon got it right with the toilet roll issue. I felt that this woman has got to be kidding that having the toilet roll on the wrong way would be right! Give Jon a hug and buy a nice tool to show you really mean what you said.
😂😂😂😂 I had my fingers crossed the whole time 🤞
Wonderful arctic vlogs, I’ve really enjoyed the series. You guys, Alex and a few others have inspired me to winterise my van (underway) for a photography trip starting feb 1st 25 up through Norway. Your collective experiences, information, tips and tricks have made the planning much more straightforward than I initially thought. Thank you so much :)
That’s brilliant, firstly that these are of some help to you and also that your off on the adventure, it’s going to be incredible 😁👍
Thank you / Diolch yn fawr, both. It's been great coming along for the ride.
Already looking forward to N Africa and in one of the greatest vehicles to be born 👍🏼
Thanks mate, yep we can’t wait to get going 😁👍
So pleased you mentioned the hair I don’t think I broke eye contact with it the whole time 😂 Absolutely love watching you guys, so done to earth and funny
😂😂😂😂 it’s hard not to look at hey 😎😎😎😂👍
Great video guys and Jess we forgive you over the bog roll wars lol me and the wife have so enjoyed your last 8 weeks antics it gave us something to look forward too and shall be on your next trip kepp up doing what you do and as always stay safe
😂😂😂 thanks so much we really appreciate you coming with us 💙
@truebluetravellers your more than welcome we would love to meet you guys one day
@@paulmayou370 hopefully catch up with you on the road or at a show one day 😁👍
Great trip. You probably know it, but if you've never watched C90 adventures and their Canada coast to coast in the winter it's well worth a watch.
Take care out there.
I’ve not heard of that to be honest so I’ll check it out, thanks for the recommendation 👍
Thanks so much for taking the time to break your trip down! Really nice to see the reflection on highs and lows! Also! Great to see John embracing the mullet! although after all the palarva with the TP, you would think he'd be growing a beard 🤣 He's got it all backwards 😉
😂😂😂😂 he was threatening to grow both 🤦♀️
You two make me laugh so much. Thank you. Your honesty is so refreshing compared to some YT channels. Now, bring on the Defender 😂
Thanks very much 😁😁💪
Very useful information. As someone experienced with using winter tyres, the one piece of advice that I will give is to never buy second hand winter tyres that are over 3 years old. Winter tyres, especially those designed for both snow and ice, are softer than normal tyres and as we all know, rubber hardens over time. Winter tyres will harden sufficiently within 3 years that they greatly lose their effectiveness. Regardless of the amount of tread on the tyres, I always change after 3 years. It is similar in a way to the common sense 'rule' of changing caravan and trailer tyres at around the 7 year mark, regardless of the amount of tread. Different circumstances, but it is the 'nature of the beast' part that is the point.
Very good point there mate 👌👍
Hi Guys, realy sad to see that the Adventure is over.
I´ve got a feeling what your surprise is about the Sainsbury Van.
But whats the next Project?
Keep them coming though, Saturday mornings with J+J has become like a Ritual.......
Thanks for inviting us though on this epic Trip. ♥
Thanks Mike, we are looking for the next project as we speak but struggling to find something that we want, got plenty of ideas but not much for sale at the minute it seems
@@truebluetravellers how about some more “tool talk”?😀
@@allegrosotto2126 plenty more of that to come hopefully with the next project 👌👍
Re the loo roll saga - I'm halfway through the Aussie series (and am loving it), but I did happen to notice that Jess sticks her kitchen roll up the right way 😎😎
😂😂😂 it’s a lottery with her which way she puts it on, sometimes right sometimes wrong, one word… savage
Awesome trip guys loved watching your antic which was funny. Poor Jon clearly he is a beaten man 100 % on his side with the bog roll offence 😂😂😂 looking forward to the next adventure ❤❤
😂😂😂 I’m glad it can be seen that I’m the poor soul in the relationship 😂😂😂
Honestly, I think you both are the most genuine people on You tube at the moment!! ♥♥♥ all your vlogs! You must bring your Sainsbury van to Canada!! Any season... we can show you all kind of wildlife, gutters and wonderful food!! Can't wait for next Saturday's vid!!
Thanks very much Angelina that’s so kind of you to say 🥰💙 Canada would be an amazing trip to do for sure 😁
Jon, you were completely magnanimous in the loo roll victory, a shining example of how a gentleman should react. Just hope that Jess has taken note and keeps on the humble pie diet❤
😂😂😂😂 she’s fell off the wagon and worse than ever
@@truebluetravellers 😂😂😂
Absolutely love you too you’re my favourite UA-camrs of all time what a fantastic series I can’t wait for more❤
Thanks very much 😁😁👍
Fab video. Another top tip. Hubby said take a short 4 outlet extension then u only need one travel adapter but can charge or use 4 outlets. But not 4 hairdryers 😂😂
Sorry John, not liking the hair, but then I'm not a mullet fan! 😂
Look forward to next week ❤❤
Love that tip 👌, 😂😂 it looks ridiculous on him but he’s not having it 🤷♀️😂
Another great vlog, glad the Beards not Mullets coment went down well, i'll look forward to the next adventure. Paul
😂😂😂 yep love it, thanks mate 👍👍
Travelling in Norway takes a long time in Summer too - well worth it though, I think the scenery is even more stunning in Summer. We found fuel and food very expensive in Norway, but the ferries very reasonable.
Yep we definitely would love to go back in the summer and see it all 😊
Great trip guys loved watching the van development then your trip. Drone & camera views was amazing quality, thank you.
Thanks very much mate 👍👍
Such a fun adventure, thanks for the complete transparency in costs and thoughts - can't wait for what is next
Thanks 😁😁👍
as always, Awesome Awesome Awesome but can i say i have enjoyed the whole series thoroughly For the past 3 months watching all the build/upgrade of the Sainsbury van. I have Really enjoyed the whole series, so entertaining and you both make me laugh so much that my wife and the dog thinks im bonker's laughing at the screen every saturday night. so keep up the Awesome work so so looking forward to the next series.
also glad you both tick one more thing of your bucket list, fantastic work!
cant wait till you next ADVENTURE !!!!!! ??????
Thanks very much mate it’s much appreciated 😁👍👍
@@truebluetravellers as I said keep at the good work looking forward into your next adventure and build good luck to you both
love it , and the return of triple t , jon lets not forget
Oh No definitely won’t forget that 👌👌
Glad to hear you're safely back, studded tyres are in my opinion the best, by Nokia or another reputable make. We have two sets of rims, one for summer and one for winter, and then you just swap them over.
Yeah a few people have said that too, I think if you live there this is a brilliant way to do it, problem for people coming over like us is it’s say £1000 for maybe a couple of weeks travel to not be able to use the tyres anywhere else, would be good to see how much rental would be 😁👍
Sitting in the van listening to the tick tick ticking, now looking for a quiet pump. Thanks guys😊
😂😂😂 nightmare hey 😁👍
That was a great holiday I had with you guys , enjoyed every moment , the scenery was unreal , you guys are so lucky to be so close to so many countries that you can drive to.
Look forward to Africa in the Landy .
Aus
Thanks Colin, yep that’s one of the only bad things about oz hey, just so isolated 💙
Thank you ever so much..I'm looking forward to that now..I suppose like everyone else I'm curious to find out what you are doing with the Sainsbury van...David..
love watching your videos and my Husband was born in reintln too but moved as a baby so doesnt remember it, His Dad was stationed there with the army.
I would love to build my own camper and travel round Germany one day.
Yeah it’s a brilliant place for campers in Germany they are very accommodating for them,
since going to rinteln I’ve learnt that quite a few people were born there, before this I’d never met anyone who even knew where the place was 😂
Well, what can I say? What a fantastic journey you took us on❤
Thanks very much for coming with us 😊💙
Welcome back. What am I going to do on a Saturday morning. A rerun of the trip,. Great videos & commentary. Excellent.
😂😂 hopefully we should have some good content for you still on Saturday Ian 😁👍
Good to see your back in Good Ol Norfolk. A very enjoyable adventure for us on the other side of the screen.
When you look at other holiday experiences that last only a couple of weeks. Your overall costs don’t look too bad when you take into account the time you spent away.
Good to hear that you’re keep the old girl for future Epic Adventures.
That’s what we think mate, you could spend that on a 2 week all inclusive so was happy with the costs really especially as the Nordics are quite expensive 👍
Another superb vlog and a great way to recap the details of your trip. Thanks again for sharing and bring on your next adventure. The Landy to North Africa sounds awesome.
Thanks very much mate, can’t wait to get going 😁👍
Hi 😊 I live in the north of Scotland & have travelled many times to Europe in my van to have fun in the snow with my siberian huskies.
Doing what you do looks great fun, but also a lot of hard work. I wish you well on your future adventures!
I started following you when I seen the sainsbury van conversion. Really enjoyed watching what you did with it.
Never realised you had a defender conversion, I'm now off to check that out.
Really enjoying my Saturday morning watching your you tube videos, & especially the added on mistakes at the end was fun to see 😁
All the best Mike
Thanks very much Mike that’s much appreciated ☺️💙
Love the openness about everything, very useful for people who actaully plan to travel! Jon I'm surprised that you haven't really worn a snood before being into bikes! I wear one most of the year but I do ride all year all weather. After all the standard safety gubbins it's probably my top rated bit of riding kit. I even wear a thin one in the summer if it's not too hot to stop my neck getting burnt (gingers and the sun have a troubled relationship 😂)
😂😂😂😂👍, yeah I’m a fair weather rider so normally don’t need one on the bike but i right give I a go actually even when warm 👍
Glad you're both back, safe and well. I worked out your MPG's with your total miles with the costs and it works out 23 MPG's. That's going off the average cost of a litre of diesel being, £1.50.
Yeah we were going to try and work out the mpg but with the diesel heater and the pre heater also running off the main tank, so yeah probably 23-25 maybe 👍👍
Perhaps if you hadn't used the heater, not that you couldn't, 😀 in different circumstances maybe 27-28 mpg's. It's still good at 23, fully laden too, don't forget! Box on wheels isn't the most aerodynamic, 😀. I'd call it a win!@@truebluetravellers
@dave6445 yep have to agree with you there mate 👍
Absolutely loved seeing the bloopers at the end😂😂 you guys are an inspiration
Thanks very much mate 😁👍
Really looking forward to the Defender getting a run.
Thanks us too 😁
Now I've had my weekly fix of T.B.T . Love your vids guys. keep them coming
Thanks mate 😁👍
Watching for third time, it's raining and we need the toilet chat in our life. Another informative and fun video. Looking forward to North Africa. You are living what would be our best life - thanks Jess and John.❤💙
Thanks very much mate it’s much appreciated 😁💙
The best shows always have some great bloopers. Great deal of info in this, I have really enjoyed your Nordic travels series, well done.
Thanks mate 😁👍
Glad to see you guys are home safe can’t wait for the next adventure brilliant vlog as always enjoy your time at home ❤
Thanks very much mate 😁💙
Listen Jess, I'm not accepting your apology because I sensed some sarcasm there 😂. Seriously though, it's more sanitary John's way. I'm so happy you had a grand time and are home safely 🎉. I'm excited about the North Africa trip and about the van. Thanks for sharing you guys and I'm pleased John is ok from his concussion. John, I'm not sure I like the haircut but let's see if it grows on me. 👋
😂😂😂😂 I might have to go back to my old ways just to wind him up 😂 seen as tho it’s his favourite thing to do to me, thanks very much we can’t wait to get going on the next adventure too 😁💙
Awesome work as always! Can’t wait to see what y’all be up to next! 😄
Thanks very much 😁
What an epic adventure you've had. It's been great to follow and the way you present it is top-notch! You're both so engaging, likeable and down to earth. If you ever want to sell the Sainsburys van let me know, it's the best build I've seen. The craftsmanship from you both is fantastic. Looking forward to the next video, as always. #favouriteyoutubers
Thanks very much mate that’s really appreciated 😁👍
Fantastic series, guys. Thanks so much for all the entertainment over the past two months, and of course, the amazing pictures. 👏 👍
Thanks very much mate 😁👍
Great video guys. Loking forward to your next adventure 🙂👍
Thanks mate mate 😁👍
Norway is slow in summer too, as you need to stop and take pics everywhere!! Just need to accept it’s a slow beautiful drive. But one of the best driving countires ever
Well said, so true 👍👍
Absolutely brilliant both of are such lovely funny kind caring people, I have really enjoyed watching from start to finish with your adventures to the Artic in your Great Sainsbury’s conveyed mobile home, all the money you have spent was well worth it, you are one of the best UA-cam has to offer as it is the sense of humour you both bring to all of your lovely content, all the effort you done in providing us all with such great iconic breathtaking scenery of all the lovely cold countries from Norway, Sweden, Finland etc is just awesome!
I look forward to seeing what you have planned next! 😊
Thanks very much mate we really appreciate your lovely message 🥰💙
😂 Ha glad you discussed the elephant in the room 🚽 loo roll 😂😂😂
Thank you for this series. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this trip, stunning, humorous, informative, just awesome!! Just too long to wait for the next vlog 😂 Loving that John wanted to spill the beans 🫘 on your next project but the General says No 😂
😂😂😂 the general always says no 😂 thanks Sharon 😁💙
There is another elephant in the room , fold or scrunch? 😂
@@NigelJ-xl2zf 😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing your epic adventure with us ❤😊
Thanks for coming with us Andrew 🥰💙
You guys really crack me up you’re so funny thanks for sharing your stories some amazing places looking forward to the defender in Africa 👍👍
Thanks very much mate 😁👍
Brilliant series! Maybe winter tyres? Look forward to the next one ❤
Thanks very much, we did look into that and apparently winter tyres are in between the 2 and same again really good for some things and not so good for others 👍
@@truebluetravellers cool
Dohh, now I know how it ends ☹ I'm still playing catch up on your previous videos and clicked on this without thinking.
Thanks for the honest breakdown of the costs, now back to my catch up quest
😂😂😂😂 thanks mate 👍
OMG North Africa I'm so excited
Thanks tracy 😊
Before you do whatever is next for the Sprinter a short week or two in Ireland, similar to the Scotland trip, would be a nice idea. Wonderful country and people.
Definitely got to get to Ireland at some point, Jon want to go for the nw200 too
Hello guys great video you too are so funny lol looking forward to next week's video
Thanks mate 😁👍
Well done on a fantastic trip! Likewise so regret not making it all the way to Nordcap, ( got as far as Narvik),a couple of hundred k's short! It was spring 1985' in vw camper van , oh the memories. A highlight for us was Svartisan glacier!
Love hearing stories like this, I was born in december 1985 so just crazy to think you were doing this before I was born, I’d love to time travel back to these times, but take all the luxuries of the camper with me tho 😂👍
@@truebluetravellersIt was the time of our lives, thank you for helping us relive the experience 👋👋👋♥️
When are y’all headed to the ole US of A? Be sure to visit the southeast, enjoy the southern hospitality. Love to see your reaction to our little country. Y’all hilarious . And I’m with Jess, who gives a tickers fern which way the tp rolls off, as long as there isn’t a dry cob when you look over.
😂😂😂😂 would love to get to the states one day, and the south is definitely te place I’d love to go most 😁👍
another brill video guys, keep em coming!
Thanks 😁👍
what a great video with so much information about costs etc. Really interesting, thanks for collecting all that data, much more hard work than you would think
Thanks very much 😁👍