just to clarify (as a Slovenian) to avoid wrong interpretations: you of course can swim in lake Bled, you can do the sunbathing and walk on the grass :) but not on the spot you made your pictures - that was a central park that is part of Bled town as in that particular spot you can not do it, but if you would go few hundred meters down the lake you could do all that. Not only that, Slovenia is one of the not many countries that allows walk in private forests and on private land (only not in private gardens around houses) and does not allow private ownership on the coastal line, meaning that access to lakes and sea is allowed to everybody! And yes, if you are tourist (no matter if in a hotel, van or tent) you do pay a tourist tax for each day you are staying in certain location as a tourist. I am surprised it is so surprising, as it is true almost anywhere in Europe (I am paying tourist tax also in Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland etc.)

@UrbanVanlife

7 ай бұрын

iv never been to any where appart form turkey that you pay a tourist tax , surly by tourists being there they are paying tax on the goods they purchase , seems a little wrong for me cos if tourists decided they won't go there cos they don't want to pay its only local businesses that would be hurt

@aleskaucic2326

5 ай бұрын

Kakšna taksa? Prepotoval pol planeta pa prvič slišim za takso???

@renbe0

5 ай бұрын

@@aleskaucic2326 turisticna taksa - mislim, da je v Ljubljani trenutno 2,5 EUR na osebo na dan ali nekaj podobnega. Imajo jo tudi hrvati, Italijani itd.

@renbe0

5 ай бұрын

@@UrbanVanlife and about the logic of turist tax: in more touristic places municipalities need to provide for infrastructure for tourists (like parking areas for mobile homes for example :)) cleaning facilities and services, security etc. and then people come with their vans, bring their food from home, do not spend anything and just use those facilities and logistic for free and make life of locals hard due to traffic jams etc.). So to avoid that and to in some cases even limit number of tourists in touristicaly very interesting areas (like Venice for example) municipalities have tourist tax. You can agree or not, I am just explaining the logic... But amazing you never heard of it. Where have been all those years (in another planet?). Actually, probably even aliens would have it LOL

@renbe0

5 ай бұрын

@@UrbanVanlife well you are factually wrong (amazing how peoples perception can be erroneous). Actually not only Turkey but majority of EU countries have some form of tourist/tourism/accommodation tax (nameings are different). Also in some countries tax applies only on most touristic areas, in some in the whole country, but almost always value is in hands of regions or municipalities). Anyway on top pf Turkey following countries have tourist tax (obviously you were in none of them :)): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Czech republic (only Prague), The Netherlands (land tourist tax and a water tourist tax!), Germany (kulturförderabgabe' or "bed tax” - a bettensteuer), Greece, Hungary (only Budapest), Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland (source is Euronews, so you can see yurself). Only in Turkey, ha? Amazing how people just say something without even checking.

PS poor James on the bridge in his favourite weather 😜😵‍💫 And little Ady adorable as always 🧡

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

I did still enjoy the hike despite the weather and that bridge 😅 Was just nice to get out finally ❤️

The caves looked fantastic, the hike in the rain didn't look like much fun. I guess you will always remember it though!

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

We were so desperate to get out that we still enjoyed the rainy hike but the caves were incredible, definitely our favourite experience there ❤️

Adorable Ady. 🥰 Caves we’re amazing .❤

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

They really were ❤️😀

James, your eyes when you were stood on that bridge 😅 😂😂

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

Not my thing at all 😅

Great to see you guys back on the road and also doing a similar journey to the one we hope to do! I have a couple of questions.. .which does Ady prefer...van or apartment? And how much power do you have? We're hoping to get to Greece this winter but ss van life newbies we're clueless as to how much battery and solar we need to be off grid. Any advice massively appreciated 🙏our daughter is three!!

Wow, lake bled was full of people swimming in it last year and picnics on the grass, wonder what’s changed. Loved the Vrsic pass. On the way from the soća valley to Croatia last year we stayed at a place called Žerovnica behind a restaurant (which was great btw) for €15 inc ehu👍 safe travels👍

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

It may just have been the part that we were in as a few people have told us that you can swim in it. Or perhaps they stop all that stuff when the weather turns. Vrsic pass was incredible! That park up sounds good, we weren’t too impressed by the ones we stayed at the facilities were very hit and miss. Beautiful country though 😀

never knwe it was illigal to wilc camp in slovinia , that sucks , still planning on going there tho thanks for the heads up with the tax

💕You are travelling through the winter months so the weather will not always be perfect💕

Saw you guys in Morocco, i like your interpretation of Slovenia

Caves were AMAZING!

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

They were really incredible! ❤️

Hari Om Yeah, that kind of 'big brother' oversight of social behaviours in public spaces is a bit restrictive - but now you can say 'been there done that' and move on. The very essence of van life! Sending some warm etherhugs to you all. YAM xx

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

It was a lovely country and everyone we met was really friendly but that aspect of it was just a bit strange to us. Some of it seemed like rules for rules sake, but overall we really enjoyed it (weather aside). Hugs back ❤️

Hope you guys are ok and safe xx you’ve had no content for a while xx

Loved the caves. Hate the weather. It seems to be pouring everywhere at the moment 🤨. Roll on Croatia then people, and hope you stay dry. x

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

Yeah the caves were amazing, one of the best things we’ve done for ages. The weather is scary, there doesn’t seem to be anywhere that’s escaping it at the minute. Fingers crossed it improves ❤️

Shame about the rain. You made the caves, aren't they amazing? Hope less rainy days ahead. X

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thanks so much for telling us about them. Didn’t really understand what you meant when you said there’s a train in them until we got on it. They were magical ❤️

@lindataylor6093

7 ай бұрын

@TheWholeWorldorNothing sounds like a few more suggested, too. Yes, a shock for us too. Brilliant experience I remember fondly from over 20 years ago. X

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

It was mentioned a few times but you were the first to tell us about it and also the train 😀 Definitely an experience we’ll never forget either 😀❤️

How’s it going? Haven’t heard from you for a while I hope you’re all ok 😊

When you coming back to you tube guys. Haven’t heard from you in too long ❤

Thanks for a really interesting vlog, awesome vistas such beauty!!! And well done to brave the weather!!! I think we will probs just drive through … and very expensive to park in a what is essentially a car park! Looks like they are on par with the UK re van lifers 🙏☹️ But hey … you have experienced Slovenia 🏞️😍

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

It’s a beautiful country and we enjoyed our time despite the weather. The parking situation is very strict but at least they do provide options, visiting for a long period or in high season would be very costly though! ❤️

@johudson6765

7 ай бұрын

@@TheWholeWorldorNothing yes definitely!! Glad you enjoyed it 🤩x🩷

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

@@johudson6765 ❤️

We’ll make a mental note to do Slovenia in the summer 😂😂… or not at all based on all that taxation

You know what do.. the tagines are sizzling in Morocco..😅

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

You won’t believe how tempted we are! ❤️

*In the USA it's legal to have Pepper/Bear spray in all State is it the same in Europe?*

❤

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

❤️

at 3:15 You can't do all this because it's a town's park. You can do all this things on other parts of the lake. But, I guess it's just to hard to walk to another side of the lake. And there is no bears in Triglav National Park. Vast vast majority of bears are located in southern Slovenia, south of Ljubljana.

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

Nope, not too difficult

@Kintabl

7 ай бұрын

@@TheWholeWorldorNothing Well, there is a beach on northern part and two more on western part of the lake.

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

7 ай бұрын

Good to know

Rules meh!! One individual trying to spoil the enjoyment of another. I love breaking "rules".

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

They really were overkill here! No picnics 🥴 Lovely country though ❤️

@AMGMANIAC

8 ай бұрын

@@TheWholeWorldorNothing it looked beautiful but I'll give it a miss until I can afford to fight all the fines I'd get 🤣

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

@@AMGMANIAC haha probably best, we’re hoping we don’t arrive back to a load in a few months 😅

More expensive than Switzerland lol... it looks like it has potential as a destination but... I'll go to Switzerland thanks. At least you can walk on the grass there 😂

@Emilrenbe

7 ай бұрын

just to clarify (as a Slovenian) to avoid wrong interpretations: you of course can swim in the lake Bled, you can do the sunbathing and walk on the grass :) but not on the spot they made their pictures - that was a central park that is part of Bled town as in that particular spot you can not do it, but if you would go few hundred meters down the lake you could do all that. Not only that, Slovenia is one of the not many countries that allows walk in private forests (roaming) and on private land (only not in private gardens around houses) similar to Switzerland and does not allow private ownership on the coastal line, meaning that access to lakes and sea is allowed to everybody (which is not the case in Switzerland btw)! And yes, if you are tourist (no matter if in a hotel, van or tent) you do pay a tourist tax for each day you are staying in certain location as a tourist. I am surprised it is so surprising, as it is true almost anywhere in Europe (I am paying tourist tax also in Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland etc.)

Right that Slovenia taken off the list !! what bunch of shysters !!

@TheWholeWorldorNothing

8 ай бұрын

We still enjoyed our visit so would definitely recommend it, it’s such a beautiful country ❤️

@dominikgruskovnjak2511

7 ай бұрын

Good, noone's gonna miss you, If u cant accept our rules here then stay at home!

@Kintabl

7 ай бұрын

LOL! You can do all this but not just everywhere. People do swim in and sunbathe in lake Bled.

@kurosumomo

3 ай бұрын

Plenty of rules around Bled were imposed after tourist literally devastated that place after every tourist season. They had to clean tons of garbage from the lake and around the lake, re-grass the whole thing etc. If tourist would behave, there would be no rules and regulations, but few spoil it for the most.