FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF KOS (We find the BEST HIDDEN local spots..)

Episode 98 - Abandoning our motorhome, we head to the small island of Kos in Greece for a top secret mission. Join us for a weekend of boat tours, thermal baths, sunsets with a view, and all of the best that Kos has to offer! #greecetravel #kosvlog
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- WE HAD TO ABANDON OUR VAN 00:00
- Who are Gemma and Campbell? 00:05
- Why are we always getting lost.. 00:15
- Why we had to leave our motorhome 01:10
- Preparing to leave our motorhome 01:30
- Its time for Greece! (first impressions of Kos) 02:57
- Our hotel in Kos and full review (it is not great..) 04:52
- Renting a scooter in Kos (how much does it cost?) 05:30
- Our best travel hack yet! You NEED to try this 06:30
- Captain Cook boat tour in Kos (the BEST boat cruise) 08:12
- Our first island and trying Greek food 09:13
- Sea swimming in Greece (Captain Cook 3-island Cruise) 11:44
- Full tour of Kos Old Town 14:17
- Hidden Gem of Kos (only the locals know about this place) 15:55
- Trying out Kos thermal pools 17:14
- The best sunset in Kos (where you need to go!) 19:00
- Our SECRET mission (why are we in Kos?!) 21:19
- Back to Ellie and our future plans (we have some BIG ones coming up!) 23:11
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  • @highlands2hammocks
    @highlands2hammocks Жыл бұрын

    What do you think of the beautiful island of Kos as a wedding venue?! We are so happy to have shared this news and hope you enjoyed our trip along the way. Remember to check out Level 8 for a new suitcase this summer and don't forgoet to use the code "H2H10" for 10% off your purchase! 😁

  • @guderian7795

    @guderian7795

    Жыл бұрын

    Kos would be a great venue for your wedding. Share the experience with an epic wedding episode!! Congratulations beautiful people! 😄

  • @mendo1108

    @mendo1108

    Жыл бұрын

    The island of Kos is like a diamond in the rough. You should visit the Kefalos part... it's probably the most romantic place...❤❤❤

  • @HellasGD88
    @HellasGD8828 күн бұрын

    MY Kos! my perfect ancestral home.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    27 күн бұрын

    It’s such a beautiful island 😁 we loved it!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 Жыл бұрын

    Yay! Gemma and Campbell contemplating getting married in Greece!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    How exciting 😁

  • @kathleenwragg8
    @kathleenwragg8 Жыл бұрын

    Love Kos, Corfu is lovely as well. Hope we will be able to see part of the wedding. I'll have my hankie ready. Lots of love to both of you.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s one we’ve still to visit! We love the Greek islands though so we’re always wanting to see more! 😁 absolutely, we’ll definitely have the cameras on and most likely be shedding a tear or two ourselves 😂

  • @laraweller9585
    @laraweller9585 Жыл бұрын

    Bottle rope. We couldn't stop laughing. We're loving the Skye book. Love the videos. Lara & Andy

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks guys! Glad to hear you like the book 😁 thank you for the support!

  • @philkfoto
    @philkfoto Жыл бұрын

    Gosh you take a lot of luggage for a short hol to Greece. I took my first hol to Greece with one small case and chose a peaceful island Paros and hired a quad bike. Stayed in an apartment in Aliki and can thoroughly recommend it. Went in mid September and it was so enjoyable. Unlike Kos it does involve flying to Athens and then a fast ferry crossing. Once in Paros you can visit by a very short ferry to Antiparos for deserted beaches and underground caves. One of my best hols ever.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Had to bring them as they sponsored the video 😁 very good suitcases though for anyone looking for an upgrade! Kos was amazing 😁

  • @mickandtraceycope7826
    @mickandtraceycope7826 Жыл бұрын

    Kos gets into your soul. Would be a perfect place for a wedding.💕💕

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s so beautiful 😁

  • @jackrolfson312
    @jackrolfson312 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful thank you for sharing your trip with us.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😁

  • @christine3358
    @christine3358 Жыл бұрын

    How lovely! Hope it all works out for you finding the perfect wedding spot.😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Christine 😁❤️

  • @orapronobis2149
    @orapronobis2149 Жыл бұрын

    4 June 2023: Just found your channel and enjoying your travels. Sorry for the boulder, yikes with the steps. Love the idea of ‘summer sunshine”. Your van appears to be very spacious. What a fun journey to Greece. Thinking of getting airtags for a trip in August. Not only for my check-in but to carry on to personal. In the event separated once I get to my destination with personal and carryon especially. What a fun trip despite the bit of turn around on the scooters.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Lovely to meet you 😁 haha in Scotland it is hit or miss if you are going to get it 😂

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 Жыл бұрын

    Awww...seems like this trip was ...Kos for celebration! Hehe :) Really guys appreciate you sharing the secret. I'm sure you will pick the perfect spot there.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks for watching Scott 😁

  • @bonniechops1
    @bonniechops1 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the wedding announcement 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿all the best with planning x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @joobie1000
    @joobie1000 Жыл бұрын

    We are in kos this July for 8 weeks, can't wait

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw wow! 8 weeks?! You are going to have seen everything there is to see 😁 would recommend the boat across to turkey as well in that case as you will have loads of time

  • @joobie1000

    @joobie1000

    Жыл бұрын

    We stayed in altinkum turkey about 10 years ago at my brothers appartment ! But not visited Turkey since then, but greece loads of times, wele Deffo try a boat across to Turkey this time though, we have lots of time to do it

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey Жыл бұрын

    Hari OM Well, that was a perfectly good excuse for a Meditteranean jaunt! Wishing you all the best with plans.YAM xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha as if we need one 😂 had a great trip! Take care Yam!

  • @markburch3056
    @markburch3056 Жыл бұрын

    Great to watch this been to Vathy a few times and will be there in August overnight. You can jump off the cliff into the water. Seen the dolphins a few times around the fish farms too.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    How amazing! Glad you enjoyed it Mark 😁 thanks for watching!

  • @RJ-pu8yh
    @RJ-pu8yh Жыл бұрын

    Congrats to you both. My and my wife got married in The Bahamas, unforgettable 😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁 how dreamy 😍

  • @timjohnson67
    @timjohnson67 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks tim 😁 always appreciate the support!

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video guys ❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @susanashcroft2674
    @susanashcroft2674 Жыл бұрын

    Hope you have found a special place that you can make lots of memories with your family on your wedding day, whenever it may be. Sounds like exciting times ahead. Keep enjoying what you are doing and exploring and thank you for taking us along on your journey too.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully 😁 thank you for the support Susan ☺️

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet Жыл бұрын

    We really enjoyed this vlog, thank you, it seemed to flow really well. We can certainly see some subtle changes you've made to your vlogging style, well done. And Kos gets our vote as a possible wedding location ❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome epik video

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 😁

  • @MrGarybmw
    @MrGarybmw Жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing your trip i an going to kos in 2 weeks

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww lovely! Hope you have an amazing time 😁

  • @dodietheprodie
    @dodietheprodie9 ай бұрын

    PS congratulations on your engagement if you go back a wee trip to Kefalos or Kardamena the best beaches are down that side of Kos.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁 yes for sure! Thanks for the recommendationn

  • @jonburnell532
    @jonburnell532 Жыл бұрын

    We got married in Sorrento and it was fantastic to have a wedding in the warmth. It was surprisingly easy to arrange, and had so much more personality than a UK wedding, the locals were cheering and waving as we went along, the stalls were wanting pictures with us. It was fab. I can imagine they'll make it such an event for you in Greece too. It'll be great 👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    How beautiful! My cousin did the same in sorrento and it looked lovely ☺️ one of the reasons we want to do it abroad

  • @000caro555
    @000caro555 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video guys, hoping your wedding plans go smoothly. Looking forward to hearing more next week. 😊😘😘😘

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ Жыл бұрын

    Yay!! So excited❤🎉

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed 😁 we are very excited too!

  • @suebrown2238
    @suebrown2238 Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha don’t forget needing glasses too 😂 glad you had fab few days 👍xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    What did I type wrong? 😂

  • @guderian7795
    @guderian7795 Жыл бұрын

    Never trust Google Maps beautiful people!!! Have fun and enjoy the sights and sounds of Greece! Luv from Canada 😄

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha we are learning that 😂 thank you so much! We had such a lovely time there ☀️

  • @markburch3056
    @markburch3056 Жыл бұрын

    Thought it was Kos we got married there 1st June 2016. 7 years ago this week Back out in August.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw amazing! What venue?

  • @markburch3056

    @markburch3056

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks We got married at the Oceanis Hotel which is Psaldi just down from where you where I think heading to Therma. Lofaki is a great location for a wedding great views from their too . Its this side of the island too and not too far from Psaldi. Dont forget for Greece you need all your paperwork on the island in advance of your wedding and have to go to the town hall the day before to sign the licence as well

  • @sweetpeainfrance6729
    @sweetpeainfrance6729 Жыл бұрын

    Winter Sunshine?????? The thermometer on the courtyard wall of my kitchen was definitely just below 40C.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw wow 😂 we didn’t have that in Scotland

  • @harris4018
    @harris4018 Жыл бұрын

    married in geese will be fun lol

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Did I spell it wrong? 😂

  • @harris4018

    @harris4018

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks it was how gemma pronounced it all good fun. people make fun of my salop dialect all the time lol

  • @jbrislen1
    @jbrislen1 Жыл бұрын

    Now come on!! Remember kefalonia? 😂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha we still love Kefalonia too 😁

  • @gillianmac4987
    @gillianmac4987 Жыл бұрын

    Great video I'm going later today on my own How do you keep your stuff safe while swimming off the boat?😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We just left it in our bags ☺️ the crew are all very friendly and helpful

  • @gillianmac4987

    @gillianmac4987

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks yes was on 3 islands trip. Fabulous

  • @runawayrowells
    @runawayrowells Жыл бұрын

    Campbell, can I just ask about your glasses? Are the sunglasses lenses magnetic? And where did you get them from? Thanks. Also have a look at an island called Halki, it's off the coast of Rhodes and weddings there are something magical

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    I got them from Selectspecs.com and they are magnetic clip on ones 😁 also polarised! Very hand for photography as I don’t need to keep switching glasses every two seconds when out shooting

  • @runawayrowells

    @runawayrowells

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks thank you!

  • @lukep2156
    @lukep2156 Жыл бұрын

    When did you guys go ? No sun etc?

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It was in April but I think it was a freak storm that was hitting the island ☺️

  • @MartinKennedy636
    @MartinKennedy636 Жыл бұрын

    😎😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊