Elche, Costa Blanca: Our Last Day in Spain. Did We Make it Home?
We visited Huerto del Cura (Botanical Gardens) in Elche for a relaxing afternoon before the stress of trying to get to the airport in time for our flight home.
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You've found a keeper there mate, Helen seems like great fun to be around 😀❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
She really is 😍
"We nearly got a taxi"...What!?? Call yer sen a Yorkshireman!....I love how James gave us a running commentry on what nearly every meal and / or round of drinks cost, Yorkshire battle cry 'How much?!!' But seriously, I subscribe to a fair few Van life / couple channels and with the greatest of respect to all those other channels, I can honestly say that you (James and Helen) have become my favourite KZreadrs by a country mile, you both feel like good friends I've never met, you're both just so down to earth and genuine, and I'm so pleased you both had such a great time on your well deserved holiday!...Here's to the next one!
@janetlittlewood1322
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that is a lovely thing to say and really means a lot
@sicr7373
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb No problem mate, I meant every word!
And the merch ideas keep coming, another T-shirt with "Salut you plonker!"
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
I don't know anybody else who's been to Elche, l've only been a few times because l discovered the cycle path from Alicante, lovely sleepy place is Elche. Alicante on the other hand is totally wonderful, long may the Beni crew keep missing it out. 😂
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We absolutely love Elche, we joked that if we were rich we would buy a small apartment there
@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb l did too, Elche was a huge surprise to me and rentals are a lot cheaper than Alicante. I hope your channel gets you there. 🙂
@janepennock6933
Жыл бұрын
i think travel trolls went there . another great video guys love ya ❤
Helen reminded me of my wife at the botanical gardens, reading everything in great detail and learning about it's history, I start to lose the will to live after about 15 minutes 🙄 I just wander around these places thinking about what I am having for dinner later and learn bugger all 🤔 Glad you both enjoyed your time is Spain, I did feel for you driving home in the pouring rain absolutely knackered mate. All the best, David
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, 😂😂 i've got a short attention span
The sweat rags sound like a winner to me, I may need one.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
They're the future!
FOund you when the first benidorm video popped up, watched nearly all your stuff now and I'm loving it. Your quite original, your both so real n down to earth, dont have big egos and probs half the population would identify with you, we certainly do. Liverpool sends lots of 💘 love
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤
@nicholasrockley6889
Жыл бұрын
Great vids of your trip ,my favourite youtubers Helens compass work and directions are bang on🤣🤣...she couldn't find her arse with both hands.🤣🤣..looking forward to next vid 👍
Brilliant video and once again we should get these 2 on tele!
Welcome back James and Helen…..that was a Chuffing grand finale to your little getaway trip. Many thanks for the chuckles and 🎵🎵 and drinks 🍺 😂😂😂
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi in 1973 that fish shop in Conisbrough was called the Star inn a pub just at the top of the hill was a Working mans club called Moana x
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, we need to head back for a review
Really happy to see you both smiling after getting a week together 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks we had a great time
Welcome home you two. Thanks for letting us all come on holiday with ya 😎
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, thank you for watching
Fantastic our kid🎉🎉🎉
It's much easier travelling with people who just go with the flow, who are actually interested in finding out about the places they visit, who encourage not mock you, and who don't panic when things go off-plan. Be kind to yourself, Helen, wishing you peace and joy 🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼🏵️💐
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Helen is super chilled, I get a bit anxious though
@MillyWeeble
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb I agree, Helen is super chilled, that's what my original comment said ☺️
@truthteller99999
8 ай бұрын
@@MillyWeeble I think you may have not yet realised why opposites attract. People with different skills and qualities, complement each other. If everyone went with the flow and chilled out, nothing would get done.
@MillyWeeble
8 ай бұрын
@@truthteller99999 That's such an uneducated, uninformed and outdated belief. Couples who thrive compliment each other. They certainly don't ridicule or undermine their partner's interests, especially those that bring them joy.
Hi mate hope you had a good time that’s us here in allania Costa Blanca kids are loving it been here 2 days first day was absolutely roasting what a heat 😂🎉
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Have a fantastic holiday 😁
glad you had a great time guys
Nice place to eat 3:53 . 🥘🥘 The green olives must be tasty. I feel it. I am craving such olives right now.
@bythecurb
9 ай бұрын
We love olives
Thankyou james and Helen I enjoyed your holiday from my armchair.its nice and cool here .❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Living life to the max! Great stuff guys 😁
Glad you got back safe! Enjoyed watching your last day 🤗
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
So very well done you 2, You Both deserve a Refresher.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Welcome back to sunny blighty guys so glad you had a nice trip when's the next one ?
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very soon hopefully 😊
I've really enjoyed this holiday vlog. I lived in Benidorm for a couple of years when I was in my 20's - I was one of those ticket touts you mentioned in your last one. I worked the infamous 'square' where all the club's were. Obviously it's changed a hell of a lot since I was there - the money was still pesatas then! I must admit I've not watched for a while but I'm so glad this came up in my feed! It reminded me of how much I like you two and with it being Benidorm too well that was the cherry on the cake! Thank you for an entertaining walk down memory lane, Salut! 🍻
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad you're back! 🙂
looks really great! lovely videos. you are reminding me that I need to go to Costa Blanca/Benidorm!
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We miss it already!
@pauljones5066
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb I'm sure that you do! good luck man
Always a bummer coming home and to weather like that☔️, but you enjoyed your selves while away and we enjoyed it too.👍thanks guys.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Dos..Si..fluent 😂😂 that had me crying 😂 glad you two have enjoyed your holiday together 🩵
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@adzbugz2643
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb I bet your glad to be back in rainy England 😂 and don't have to put up with 38 degrees heat 😂😂
Loved the Benidorm tour, great vids - get another trip booked in!
Great city loads to do Great food great people
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! 🙂
Ugh back to the rain! Glad you both had a brilliant time 🎉😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you! Janet
Its such a joy to watch your videos! You are both bonkers but in an ace way 🤣🤣
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we love being bonkers! 😂
@bettyourcampervan
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb it shows 🤣🤣
Thanks for takin us along this was lovely ❤❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure 😊
Beauty and the very Grumpy Beast! 😉 Great trip Lmao, you 2 reliving your 20's. P.s As for Merch, I think with the way the World is, the Under Boob Sweat might be a Winner? 🤔😂
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 It could be!!
How funny are you two 😅 Loved your holiday vlog, that cleaner on the bus was hilarious, especially when your bus was 45 mins late 😂 imagine that happening over here! Glad your home safe ❤😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
😂
Two words- absolutely fantastic!! Thank you so much. Xx🙋🏻♀️
I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday. I did the Spain/Benidorm thing years ago. I had a lovely day today, I walked over the Humber Bridge. 😁😆😂🤪🤨 ilona
Such nobs. A Prime LIKE on this! Love you guys!
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Reet enjoyed your Spanish vlogs, we always says we're gonna move there when we have to leave haha, our turn Sunday, off to melorca.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Great, have a wonderful time 🙂
Love watching you two. Welcome back to blighty & the glorious weather 💕
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
Glad u had a fab time guys welcome back to rainy GB x
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We're loving it!! 😳
Welcome back xx 😘 look forward to the next one x
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
Glad you had a great time - we have a place near Elche and like the town for a beer 🍺
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You're so lucky, we loved it there
The drama at then end was a nice touch 😅, we have all been there and the rain on they way home😥. Looking forward to you next adventure James and Helen. I'd love to see you two do a 2 or 3 week holiday video. It was great viewing thanks.😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it, more holiday adventures coming up!
🌺 You two crack me up! You are great to watch.. enjoy your travels 🌺
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
It was 45 degrees in Egypt on our holiday but we go for the sun it helps with my pain glad your having a lovely time 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@Michelle-qd9gm
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurbI would love a shout out on your next vlog your such a piece of fresh air to watch down to earth which we love we haven’t been there ourselves we’re questioning it ❤
By 'eck lad, you two kill me!!!😂. Here's another merch idea - a black t shirt with the following - "➡️ This arrow is in Spanish!"
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You're our ideas person. Head of merch!! 😂
The dreaded travel home 🙁 Good show you two, I enjoyed this/your little trip away; cheers for bringing us along with you 👍
Do a long weekend in Benidorm! Trust me, your viewing count will be the highest ever! It has the most hits ❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We noticed that our viewers have gone up! 🙂
I’m off to Spain for a few weeks on Thursday and your vlogs have really made me excited! Thanks for covering your trip and I’m glad you both enjoyed it 😊.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I hope you have a great time 🙂
Thanks for video. Enjoyed
Glad you had a good holiday ,I cant wait for you to doing a van up really looking forward to it it will be really interesting ange ,you both kept jolly special with delay in your flight ange
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ange, we're looking at some more vans next week
Love this vid guys. Really natural. You're great together. Hope you are planning your next trip already. 👍 Oh, and the beer thing....? We do exactly the same in Ireland, something the new influx of continental staff in recent years had to get used to!
Loved your holiday videos glad u made it home. Think you guys are brilliant together. Look forward to your next adventurex
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
I just found you guys and absolutely love your vlogs … you so remind me of mine and my husbands relationship 😂 we’ve been married 49 years .. we were so lucky to have found each other in our teens .. you two were made for each other ❤️
@hellibabes
Жыл бұрын
That's so amazing! We think you are the very few. Thank god we found each other too. We saved the best till last 😊
We think it's really amazing what your doing we love watching you park up somewhere and share your thoughts with us .
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Lovely couple, great video as always. I don't know how you did it. That holiday would be pure torture to me in every way. You made the best of it. Change of scenery though I suppose!
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We really like to mix things up
Love your videos. Helen is such fun.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
It's ok to mix French and Spanish lol. Glad you enjoyed your holiday guys 🍻
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Helen is good at French, Im trying to up my game for the next trip 🙂
Glad u had a fab time both best wishes Phil 👍
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil
I’ve only just started watching you both and let me tell you … your a breath of fresh air and so funny…keep it up
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony, glad you like the videos
Congratulations on your 50k subscribers.... we really enjoy following you and Helen around the country and beyond, Sooz and I are going to Benidorm next month, we are definitely heading to the Old Town... thanks to you guys... 👏😎👍
@bythecurb
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, have a great time 😊
Glad you both had amazing holiday,sending love and kisses 😘
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Happy homecoming guy's...back to reality and the gorgeous rain 😂 seriously though loved your holiday vlog and glad you're both home safe 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the vlog
Ah really enjoyed this trip guys , thank you 🙏
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Really loving you guys right now, your budget travel journeys are just so funny, your best video blogs yet. Keep up the good work you are smashing this end of the market ❤❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
So glad you got home okay love when the beer glasses in the freezer nice cold beer thank you for the video
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Brill you two..thanks..❤️👍
Welcome home
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@LoftechUK
Жыл бұрын
back to normal and shite weather lol@@bythecurb
Done a super thanks for you because we love down to earth real people, keep being you guys 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
That's very kind, we really appreciate it 😊
@Tezzachel
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb you’re very welcome guys ❤️❤️
Oh guys another awesome video!! Glad you have had a top time. The taxi and bus drivers are nuts over there in my experience. Hate the journey back home! I just want to get back when I know I have to. Get the blues for at least a week (do not approach me) 😂 All the best …. Smithy
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Smithy, I hate those 'coming home' blues. Gonna book another holiday 😂
@theabandonedhunter3604
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb I need to get something sorted myself it’s been to long!! Take care both 👍
Cracking couple all the best to you both!%%
glad u and Helen finally got home 😂😂
Really enjoyed your vlog.Benidorm was better than I imagined. You two are a hoot.😆
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi guys brilliant Helen’s a feeder 😂
New to yr channel but really enjoying it thanx !
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome to the channel 😊
Welcome back to the crap weather thanks for all the vidios glad you enjoyed your self's you look so happy together xx
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, we're ready for another holiday! 😂
@Simon-fr4ts
Жыл бұрын
I have a better tan than a work colleague who has just come back from Dubai and I live in Cornwall. Don't mock our weather. We have good and bad days. Cornwall is usually great from late May.
Guys Elche is pronounced EL:CHE I lived them ways for 23 years……great videos!!
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's beautiful around there
What a lovely personality your wife has...Lucky man!
@bythecurb
9 ай бұрын
Not my wife yet but yes I'm very lucky, thank you
Started watching you both recently and absolutely love your videos, so funny, just reminds me of my Becca and Me when we are on holiday. Helen is so funny, top girl!!!!.... Love ittt
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you like the videos 😊
Really enjoy your videos.so glad you met each other . would love to see yous in Vegas it would be hilarious 🤣 take care and have for n
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
That is a destination we are looking in to!! 🙂
Loved it guys
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
The beer there is good. In the euro bar . Glad you av had great time . Iv enjoyed watching you out there in beni . Im laughing my steve a southern and wen we was out there and they took the last 5ml from his beer glass he was no no no as well x
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Haha cant waste a drop! 😂
Love watching you guys...your so funny 😂
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have just caught up. Have become addicted, used to love our walking holidays in Yorkshire back in the day, now retired and living in France.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, lucky you living in France, we hope to visit soon 😊
Welcome home 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
I thought that there were fires in Spain with the extreme heat? Just binge watching your channel ❤
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We didn't see any, might have been though
Good video! Thank you. You two have saved me a fortune (which is handy, as I am broke :) ) They enlightening and I wish it many views. As old as I am, I have not ventured over seas. Now, no need, at all. After the ‘war’, is over, how about St. Petersburg? The history, culture and architecture, is fascinating. :)
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
That's a brilliant suggestion, we wanted to go to Russia before the war anyway. I'd happily go now, this war is nothing about the people just the ego maniacs at the top!
Great vid folks 😊😎👍
@bythecurb
11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Eyup Whenever I travel I'm always glad to see junction 37
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯
Hope there is going to be more holiday vlogs really enjoyed watching I will be buying the salt and Peper from you 😊 ☺️ 😄
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
😂 There will definitely be more holiday vlogs
Thx for the entertainment.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 😊
Algorithms ain't always a bad thing, great finding you's 2 tonight, keep us the good work..refreshing you tube channel, yous 2 bounce off each other so natural and made to go on to bigger things 🤝
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, glad you found us! 🙂
great vlog glad you had nice holiday helen is so sweet you make me laugh xx
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, she is great and im so lucky!! 😍
Another great vlog
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
😂😂😂you two are so funny 😂 yous just make ma day cheers 🤦♀️😂😂😂x
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Loved watching this! You make me laugh! Such an enjoyable watch! Nightmare journey and no bensons 😂😂 Welcome home Rachel & David
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel & David, thank you for watching, glad you like the videos 🙂
Awesome guy's cheers 👍🏻
@bythecurb
11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
“ Doing my head in already 😳😂” great video as always you 2 👏🏼👍🙏🏼 Home to rain! Bloody England 🙄.. one of many reasons we left the place.. at least here it’s a guaranteed 4 seasons.. winters suck though. 🙁 snow snow snow freezing cold 😂
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
We missed the rain in that heat but when we got back we were ready for some sun again 😊
I live near Denia....It's hell...nearly everyday its glorious sunshine and T-shirt weather..even in Winter....It gets that bad you look forward to overcast grey skies and Rain....Pace of life is slow and the cost of living is low....Strangers say hello in the street..and the police aren't constantly on the hunt to give tickets....Its the exact opposite of the UK....THATS why I will never leave..not even the slightest want to go back to the UK ....If its what you want..do it...best decision i ever made moving here 10 years ago...
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely live abroad but I've all my family and friends here. I'll travel as much as possible though 😊
@zolbad
Жыл бұрын
@@bythecurb Yeah..Friends and Family..what a pain...always finding excuses to pop over just because you live on the Mediterranean ...aw I do miss continual weeks of Grey skies...Drizzle...Ice...Frost...snow.....lol
Back to reality now. The great British Weather! Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Is there any part of you that is secretly glad to be back at home? Did you miss Dorothy? 😊
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I always miss home. 😊
Loving your vlogs.. you need to start getting sponsored to go on trips and film it all, maybe this is your calling.
@bythecurb
Жыл бұрын
That would be amazing