STEALTH CAMPING IN BELFAST | What could go wrong?!

This week we explore the vibrant city of Belfast, visiting all of the best sights, tasting the best food, and trying our hand at some stealth camping in the city centre. How does it go?! Take a guess.. #belfastvlog #stealthcamping #irelandroadtrip
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- Stealth camping in Belfast 00:00
- Who are Gemma and Campbell? 00:12
- Belfast city vlog 00:15
- Ireland campervan road trip series 00:20
- Back to vanlife 00:55
- Our FAVOURITE lunch recipe! 01:45
- Have you visited HERE in Belfast!? 02:50
- Quiet parkup outside Belfast city 04:15
- Always running late.. 04:25
- Belfast's number one tourist attraction (Titanic Museum) 04:42
- Titanic Belfast full tour 05:15
- What is it like in the Titanic Belfast museum? 06:05
- Free parking in Belfast city (is it dodgy?) 07:01
- Motorhome security hack (try this for fool-proof security) 07:42
- Best burger in my LIFE (The Woodworkers) 08:25
- Park up for the night (stealth camping in Belfast) 09:12
- Vanlife chores (first time doing this..) 09:50
- Why does this keep happening?! 10:30
- The perks of vanlife (this is why we do it) 11:22
- How was the park up? 12:44
- Exploring city centre Belfast 14:13
- The best view of Belfast city centre 14:20
- Quirkiest cafe we have EVER been to (Dilly & Dolly's) 15:17
- The reality of life on the road 16:20
- Back to Scotland (can't wait to show you whats next!) 17:09
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  • @highlands2hammocks
    @highlands2hammocks Жыл бұрын

    Have you ever visited the city of Belfast and the Titanic museum? What was your favourite part of the city? 😝

  • @brendonmcmorrow3886

    @brendonmcmorrow3886

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the riverside walks throughout the city were outstanding. A great way to explore Belfast.

  • @planesandcranesfan7999

    @planesandcranesfan7999

    Жыл бұрын

    I live there

  • @marko10283
    @marko10283 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Belfast and its always great when people you know/follow have a good time here!! ps cavehill/Belfast Castle viewpoint is a wee gem.. well worth a visit..next time maybe... :-)

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I came to Belfast recently on a stag do as well and we loved the city. Such as good atmosphere around the city!

  • @gerry8iwatson765
    @gerry8iwatson765 Жыл бұрын

    Been watching your Scottish adventures now for about 6 months and for some reason I always feel cold !! Very enjoyable to watch and very professionally done may I say. You always seem to catch mind blowing scenery. Makes me and the wife want to buy a van and do the same thing. Keep up the good work and I hope you sell a shed load of those books you author.🙂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support 😁 glad you have been enjoying our Scotland series! You should do it! 😁❤️

  • @TheNoades2020
    @TheNoades2020 Жыл бұрын

    Belvoir forest is actually pronounced Beaver 😂 don’t know why! Love that you guys are highlighting class places around our wee city! Please come back again ❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Thanks for that 😁

  • @carataylor5025
    @carataylor5025 Жыл бұрын

    Aw I’ve just discovered you guys and live 5 minutes from let’s go hydro! Hope you enjoyed your stay here, I never get bored of the titanic museum. Keep up the good work, you’re helping me plan a VW camper trip 😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We had such an amazing time 😁 thank you!

  • @peterryan7827
    @peterryan7827 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this very much ,i have done southern island many years ago but never the north,thanks again great film.

  • @addictedtocraic
    @addictedtocraic Жыл бұрын

    I live on Ormeau Embankment, if only I'd known yiz were about! Glad you had a good time in Belfast, you saw loads.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you 😁 we loved our visit!

  • @stephengraham8629
    @stephengraham8629 Жыл бұрын

    Great trip guys, love your vids!!!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Stephen, glad you’re enjoying them 😁

  • @timjohnson67
    @timjohnson67 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for another brilliant video. Hope Gemma is feeling better

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic adventures you two. ❤️

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Lorraine 😁 thanks for watching!

  • @kenpurnell4798
    @kenpurnell4798 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you guys. Thoroughly enjoyed this series.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ken 😁 so glad you enjoyed it! We loved our time there so we’re glad it was reflected 😁

  • @bridgetalves5667
    @bridgetalves5667 Жыл бұрын

    As always, lovely video guys, it looks so amazing there! Gemma I hope you’re feeling better 💕Take care and have fun💕

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Bridget ❤️ glad you enjoyed it!

  • @FergusNCasey
    @FergusNCasey Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic series. So enjoyable to follow you around the WAW. You caught the essence of it perfectly 😀

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! We can't wait to get back again in the future to see more 😁

  • @discovering_scotland
    @discovering_scotland Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that, Belfast is a great city

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed it 😁 we had a great time there!

  • @michellefoster5592
    @michellefoster5592 Жыл бұрын

    Lived in NI all my life. So glad you enjoyed your trip here!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Loved it!!

  • @peterjackson7426
    @peterjackson7426 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys ❤️👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Peter 😁

  • @flyfishingquietmann1034
    @flyfishingquietmann1034 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Belfast and you 2 make it look so good lol 👍 great job.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    love the city! came with my mates on a stag do earlier in the year and the nightlife is great too

  • @CarolandDave
    @CarolandDave Жыл бұрын

    Aww Gemma get well soon x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥰❤️

  • @maryverhoeff50
    @maryverhoeff50 Жыл бұрын

    Gemma climbing those stairs hands and feet, getting jelly legs because of the height…😂😂😂. So funny. I know the feeling as well 😅. Great video.👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha tell me about it 😂 thanks!

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 Жыл бұрын

    The Titanic museum looks good, thanks for showing us around. Hope Gemma feels better now. X

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

  • @kirstenwright3755
    @kirstenwright3755 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you loved my wee city xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We had a lot of fun thank you!

  • @SirReginaldBumquistIII
    @SirReginaldBumquistIII Жыл бұрын

    I was born just across the river from where yous were. Me my granny and aunty all lived in them wee houses

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Lovely overlooking the water 😊

  • @SirReginaldBumquistIII

    @SirReginaldBumquistIII

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks oh aye. There's talk of a bridge being built there. The river separates two communities that are divided along sectarian differences. You were on the Protestant side. We used to try and hit the protestant side with bottles when we were young. Wev grown up alot from then. Glad yous enjoyed!

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 Жыл бұрын

    These Irish eyes were smiling guys! Yes the trip was truly momentous! I'd give that museum a go for sure. Gemma I hope you're feeling much better! And the "pee de resistance"...classic Campbell :)

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed the trip 😁 and glad you enjoyed that one haha!

  • @theresabigwideworld2632
    @theresabigwideworld2632 Жыл бұрын

    The Titanic museum in Belfast is fabulous, I also didn't know what to expect when I visited and was hugely impressed. I now always recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It was great! We found it so interesting 😁

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 Жыл бұрын

    Gemma and Campbell in Ire, Yay!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We had such a fun time there!! 😁

  • @biddiemutter3481
    @biddiemutter3481 Жыл бұрын

    My new best friend when I am under the weather is elderberry syrup. It really seems to give me a boost.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tip thank you!

  • @castelle855
    @castelle855 Жыл бұрын

    If you are still in Belfast check out The Barn Coffee-shop up in the Divis mountain, Standing Stones Lodge (same area) and def go to Kellys Cellars for a pint - tips from a Belfast native :)

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great shout! Will keep it in mind for next time 😁 thanks!

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey Жыл бұрын

    Hari OM When I ws in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I went to the Titanic exhibition there - pretty much all dedicated to the sinking and its aftermath (included stuff about the Carpathia too)... it is an absorbing piece of history for sure! Glad you got some good park ups in Belfast and I hope that cold didn't hang around too long Gemma. Glad to you have back in the Bonny Land 😃YAM xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't realise there was a museum over there as well! That is so cool 🙂 Feeling all better now after our relaxing weekend

  • @andrewgarnham3398
    @andrewgarnham3398 Жыл бұрын

    Belfast looks great and Titanic center is on my list if we get the Dosh to cross the sea keep enjoying 😀

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew! It was brilliant 😊 would really recommend a visit!

  • @MartinKennedy636
    @MartinKennedy636 Жыл бұрын

    I'll come back to Scotland you too I hope you enjoyed your stay here and it's a beautiful country and everybody loves it so enjoy yourselves and I'm glad to see you back in Scotland okay take it easy look after yourself

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁 can't wait to share next weeks adventures!

  • @jayneboulton4672
    @jayneboulton4672 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome home ❤❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jayne 😁

  • @pjbeattie2275
    @pjbeattie2275 Жыл бұрын

    I live beside where’s yous are camping out beside the Lagan across the road from ormeau park brilliant video

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    aw thank you! glad you enjoyed it

  • @francisunwin5463
    @francisunwin5463 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys another great show can you do a van life in France for a month and then Spain cheers

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We will definitely be heading there 😁 can't wait to take Ellie to europe next year

  • @laxpower01
    @laxpower01 Жыл бұрын

    Hi great video. Love to see people enjoying Belfast. My wife want to know how you where using a hair dryer in the front of your van??

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you! It is a 12v hairdryer that plugs into the cigarette lighter 🙂 not the best but it is good enough to dry my fringe

  • @jonathanweston2448
    @jonathanweston2448 Жыл бұрын

    Heck, i am a wrangler driving overlander from belfast, and absolutely LOVE your delivery of all of this. If you come over again at any point then let me know, there are many incredible spots overlooking lakes, rivers, hills mountains etc all within a half hour of belfast that I could take you to. Liking & Subscribing as we speak!!!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    so glad you enjoyed it 😁 thanks for the advice and support!

  • @t4ng03
    @t4ng03 Жыл бұрын

    That restaurant you went to was in Shaftesbury square not the cathedral quarter 😂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    interesting!

  • @philipevans1027
    @philipevans1027 Жыл бұрын

    Love you 2 even your twp on times x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I’m glad you enjoyed it 😂 all part of the adventure!

  • @WanderingHome
    @WanderingHome Жыл бұрын

    One step forward, two steps back. The epitome of vanlife chores! 😅

  • @WanderingHome

    @WanderingHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Followed by a beautiful sunset of course 😂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha for sure guys! Hope yous are both doing good 😁

  • @MainSpaceGIGS
    @MainSpaceGIGS Жыл бұрын

    As a born and bred Devonian, the squirty cream on them scones is deeply upsetting 😂😂😂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I can imagine 😂😂 they were very tasty though!

  • @markoneill8188
    @markoneill8188 Жыл бұрын

    Next time give cavehill a miss and head to the black moutain better walk and parking and better views 15 mins away from city center

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions thank you 😁

  • @madanto2394
    @madanto2394 Жыл бұрын

    One thing you surely learned about belfast is that the traffic/congestion is a disaster

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw really? I didn't see that fortunately haha

  • @dawnsmith8116
    @dawnsmith8116 Жыл бұрын

    Can I ask what model auto cruise your van is? Love your videos thank you ❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We have an Autoquest 155 😁 and thank you! ☺️❤️

  • @dawnsmith8116

    @dawnsmith8116

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome sweet ❤❤❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @raftonpounder6696
    @raftonpounder6696 Жыл бұрын

    07:44 you have just told would be thieves that if there’s music emanating from your motor home, you’re not in it! Well done.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Either that or I’ll be in there, sitting in the buff, half way through a tub of Ben and jerrys 🤔 guess that’s a risk the burglar will have to take?

  • @raftonpounder6696

    @raftonpounder6696

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks 😂

  • @shazzzabanazz4789
    @shazzzabanazz4789 Жыл бұрын

    Lol I'm Belfast lady just don't leave u doors unlocked lol we r just like anywhere els in UK only bit more friendly and up for the crack

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    haha similar to Glasgow then 😂 love it!

  • @kelvinpell4571
    @kelvinpell4571 Жыл бұрын

    You do seem to find some great places; attractions: restaurants etc. Loved the "pig" bars in Dublin! We always seem to end up in a place; and then walk around the corner and find the place we "should" have gone to! Great travelogues.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Takes a bit of research and help from our lovely community 😁 love finding these quirky gems! thank you!

  • @rtpHarry
    @rtpHarry Жыл бұрын

    What is that pump/pipe called that you fill the tank with a bucket? Can't find it in your content or find a name for it...

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Matthew! It is a Whale pump tat came with the van system 🙂

  • @rtpHarry

    @rtpHarry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks thanks

  • @jayneboulton4672
    @jayneboulton4672 Жыл бұрын

    We’re after a generator. What brand and model is yours?

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    We have the Impax 1500w generator 😊 very quiet and runs like a dream!

  • @jayneboulton4672

    @jayneboulton4672

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks thank you. We are getting confused but all the different sorts.

  • @diesel_dawg
    @diesel_dawg Жыл бұрын

    *Victoria Square

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @philipmolloy7933
    @philipmolloy7933 Жыл бұрын

    5 hours from Dublin to Carryduff???

  • @rabcatherwood8720

    @rabcatherwood8720

    Жыл бұрын

    They stopped for lunch

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    That and the water park 😁

  • @KnowRealIndia9124
    @KnowRealIndia9124 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Diwali 🎇 love from India 🇮🇳

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    hey there!

  • @KnowRealIndia9124

    @KnowRealIndia9124

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks Bring your van to India for Highest Motorable road in the world

  • @raftonpounder6696
    @raftonpounder6696 Жыл бұрын

    8:39 that’s an awful Guinness. The head is too small. If you’re ever back please go to Bittle’s up near Victoria Square. Then you will taste the best Guinness in Belfast.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha will need to try there next time then!

  • @raftonpounder6696

    @raftonpounder6696

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks you’ll be glad you did! Although be careful! The owner can be a bit strange sometimes! Read the reviews on Trip Advisor!

  • @CampervanTravelsInDora
    @CampervanTravelsInDora Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, although recently your content is not on par with your Scottish stuff #GetBackToScotlandYouPair 💕💕💕

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that! How do you think we could improve on them?

  • @CampervanTravelsInDora

    @CampervanTravelsInDora

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocksdifficult to pin point to be honest but perhaps Scotland just seems far more interesting than Ireland 😬

  • @diesel_dawg
    @diesel_dawg Жыл бұрын

    It's not "stealth" if you're in a camper van.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s been over a week but we finally got one 🎣

  • @williamlemon2954

    @williamlemon2954

    Жыл бұрын

    🤦🏼‍♂️😂😂😂😂

  • @aland--F.T.W
    @aland--F.T.W Жыл бұрын

    I live in Belfast myself on the shankill really annoyed me when ppl call it ireland it’s Northern Ireland

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Was referring to the republic when I said “Ireland” 😊