We are a couple of fun loving 50 year olds who, in 2016 left our stressful corporate jobs, bought a motorhome and decided on a gap-year tour of Europe. 7 years later we're still going and loving life. We invite you on board with us as we share our life on the road, warts and all. We are passionate about inspiring, informing and entertaining you with our tales and tribulations. Our website www.motoroaming.com has loads of useful info about living life on the road with plenty of free Ebooks and resources and why not join our virtual KZread family by subscribing to our Motoroaming TV Channel for all the latest action.
Пікірлер
wooowwww is magic
Looks amazing ❤
Just an incredibly sensual place. x
Great video 😊
Thanks Sam. I hope the magic comes through x
Absolutely beautiful- thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks so much. x
We spent 18 days in a motor home in scotland last year it was fabulous, so we are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2025. Would you mind telling me the length of your motor home and if you think most of the scenic roads would cope with a 26 footer. Husband is a capable driver Tia
Hi guys, you will love Ireland. Yes an 8m van will be just fine. Coaches travel the route and our van is 8m longer and apart from some bouncy roads, we had no issues. We have a free ebook on our Ireland adventures, if that would help your planning. Check out our ebook library at www.motoroaming.com/resources/ebooks
Hey up you two. We're looking on Google for a repair to our skylight mechanism and Miles pops up, thanks for posting your repair. Just a question, Miles said ' its well and truly mashed' but we couldnt see what it was...... is it the cog ? You mentioned 'straightening the kink' , can you offer any more info when you're back from Iceland please? We're going to tackle it ourselves at some point soon. Xx Sue n Steve
Hi Susie, All you have to do is wind the mechanism in the right direction and the metal inner sheath straightens out. When you open the black box there's a clamp ( like the ones you can see to the right of the loop the loop. The black plastic outer sheath has to be clamped back into that (tightly) and that's all I did. When I say 'mashed' I was probably exaggerating for the sake of a good video. The end of the black outer sheath was ripped a bit but once back in the clamp it worked again. Oddly enough, when you force wind these things the wrong way, they don't like it. I was outside watching the Football ( just saying) lol. Hope this helps.
Hi Miles, thanks for replying . Our skylight is closed therefore, covering the black box thingy. Was yours skylight open prior to the mechanism not winding? How might we open the skylight to access the winder cables / back box please ? Susie n Stevie
@@susie0ch Hi Susie, No it was shut. From memory, I wound the mechanism handle to open it and pushed the skylight up with my hand. Hope you can get it open.
@TheMotoroamers cheers me duck, hope Iceland is 👍
Who came after the Romans?
As a Cardiff lad who enjoys outdoor adventure activities in my 7th decade, that area was, and still is a playground for all types of things. Was a Scout activities instructor for a while and had great fun introducing youngsters to the challenges of climbing, kayaking (inc the rapids), navigating the paths. So glad you featured those places. So many other things to do in the surrounding areas as well. Privileged to have seen the Falcons on the cliff nest in the breeding season. The area gets really busy and the rock viewing area does get cramped in high season. Thanks Karen for showcasing the area.
Hi Paul, lovely to hear from you. It’s lovely to hear about your memories of this area. We have been here so many times in our past and of course living in Ross during Covid, made this a great spot for walking when we were allowed. It’s been a pleasure to capture the area and showcase it. Kx
Um the dolphins not just in this video,but any werel else U have been. The dolphins in new Zealand etc don't like U. We have sailed everywhere.dolphins know who to interact with.you were negative from the start. If the dolphins didn't want to b there.Dont you think they would have moved on. The dolphins come back every day. They are not payed a paycheck. You didn't see them as your negative vibes made them stay away.
What a strange and rude comment.
It truly was
its luscious!
Picos de Europa wonderful place with lakes and this amazing sanctuary in the cave. Nice video.
So where is the review?
You might just be lucky enough to watch some resident dolphins. Some times they come out to greet you.
I did have my eyes peeled. x
That’s brilliant 😂 glad you survived 👍
We have such fond abd fun memories of this place. x
Be a better video if you actually showed us how you removed and replaced all the various parts
Loved the footage K, you are so professional with that camera. A stunning place even without the horses, but they are beautiful and such performers. The riders and the horses form such an attachment that the whips are not used in punishment so much as an instrument to lightly tap the horses flank at the appropriate moment as part of their mutual language to achieve the change of movement or action. So impressive, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Howard, that's such nice feedback. Yes I see how the whips are not for aggression and dominance. The relationship between horse and rider is something else x
That was really useful, I’ll give it a go over the next few days. Thank you Karen.
Fabulous. Let me know how you get on. x
travel is a joy, an education and a life enhancing choice for sure. I feel your excitement. Hold the dream and focus on making it real as soon as is possible x
فيديو رائع 👍 ، التصوير ركز فقط على الحي البرتغالي في مدينة أصيلة.
Yes it did. As an introduction to visitors on their first time to Asilah, I felt it was appropriate.
Hello, we new to your channel and are loving watching all the places you have been and experiences you have had. We are going full time living later in the year and are wondering how going to other countries one after another affects your 90 day stay. Do you have to keep coming back or is there a way to keep going 😊
Hi Tracie, well we are very happy you found us. Travel is certainly different since Brexit, although we navigate it just fine with a little bit of planning. In fact it has made us look differently at travel and look beyond the motorhome. Whilst 90% of our time we live in Scoobie, the rest is a more worldwide perspective and this certainly helps with our Schengen Shuffling. Our approach is to dance around the Schengen for around 80 days (leaving a contingency in case we need to get back to the UK in a hurry) The we head for Morocco (we have just come back from 108 days there by just extending our visa) Turkey will be another option perhaps later this year as they too are non Schengen. At the time of this video, Croatia was out; now they're in! Although Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro are all free for us to travel. The other bonus is Ireland which although in Europe is not in Schengen, so we often extend our travels by travelling there, then sailing across to Spain or France. And we can save up to 8 days by taking the Santander or Bilbao ferry. The cost is about the same although the time you save going by ferry not road is well worth it. The other consideration although we have not done it yet is to apply for the French 6 month tourist visa. This with this Schengen 90 days bolted either side gives a full year out (minus the MOT). Then if we have to come back to the UK for any length of time, we build a month long haul in somewhere in the middle of our 90 days to break up our Schengen Sentence. Does that help? Good luck with all your plans. Keep in touch. x
Hi both, thank you so much for replying back and the great information. Watching a few people on utube, and the amazing places both here in the UK and abroad have really opened our eyes to the beauty of this world. We can't wait to start our new life and be part of the up and coming motorhome club adventures. Speak soon, stay safe and enjoy life xx 🥰
We went to this area recently and loved it. At that time it was -7 and snowing but still a lovely place to be and beautiful.
wow that's as cold as we had in Iceland last week. brrr. x
Thank-you for showing the area I call home. Did you know the BBC 2000 Acres of Sky was filmed in Port Logan. When it played the part of Ronansay! Haste ye Back,soon!
Ah our pleasure we love the area so much. So often bypassed for the perceived sexiness of the NC500. We'll be back x
Scar Park Aire, the former sea plane base is in Kirkcolm, near to but not Stranraer.
The key is in the title! Surrounding Stranraer. 😉
But it was made to sound like the base was in Stranraer and it clearly isn't. There was an RAF Stranraer but what you show isn't it. The residents of Kirkcolm are very proud of the seaplane heritage at Wig Bay. @@TheMotoroamers
@ianmorral870 and so they should be, which is why I wanted to profile it, because so many people don't even know it exists. We loved it there. And that's the value and purpose behind my video. I hope more people learn about its beauty. Thanks for taking the time to comment. x
We went in February a few years ago now and wow this brought it all back- just awesome We also did in stopover on the way to America during the summer months and it was not nothing like winter it was still worth a visit
What a fabulous video. x
Thanks so much.
Absolutely brilliant footage , captures and music. This is on my hit list for sure. Not sure when but it will happen 😮
You would so love it Wends. Just a magical place x
@@TheMotoroamers looks as if I might have to work a bit longer 🤣🤣 . Only because my never ending travel list gets longer 😍😎🤪
Great video with beautiful drone footage. Doing our very first camper van trip around Connemara this June for a week and have booked 2 nights here. Your video has brought us right there and we cannot wait !
Hi there, thanks for the lovely feedback. Connemara is stunning. If you nip over to our www.motoroaming.com website and check out our resources on our Travel page, you'll find a free eBook you can download on Ireland. Have a great time and send our love to Tatjana and Kris. x
Thanks mate fixed Ripper mate Aust
Hi both, can you remember if Carlos in Algeciras has Michelin Morocco maps for sale? Or if not I guess filling stations in Morocco might have one. Thanks for all your helpful content!
Hi Mick. I don't have a recollection of having maps there and I don't think the garages do them here either. My suggestion is to register for a Spanish Amazon account and then get one sent to either a campsite or a delivery box that they have in larger towns and cities. Hope that helps. Kx
@@TheMotoroamers OK thank you!!
Yes, enjoyed it. Very different from our markets!
Yes I bet. Ours too in the UK. So formal there compared to Morocco, where anything goes. That said there's always a bloke who says 'All for a pound, get your bargains here.' 😆
Oh, boy! Glad you got help and got out without damage...
Morning Chris. Phew yes we were so grateful for their unconditional kindness. x
Loved that drive!!
Chris it was incroyable. We want to do the additional gorge road next time. Oooh so many next times 😆 x
Oh, wow, how I love the desert too! And this video! Thank for showing!
My pleasure, I loved doing this one. Definitely my happy place x
So timely ❤, thank you Karen
Perfect hope you enjoy your visit x
loved this video, thanks so much loads of info --excited now for our trip later this week to Merzouga.
Ah that's fantastic. Do let us know how you get on. x
Yo! stunning travelvlog, talk to you soon, ;))
thanks so much. means the world. Kx
Many thanks for another great video.
Ah thank you. So lovely to get feedback when we create something we're so proud of. We really appreciate it. Kx
@@TheMotoroamers Makes me want to try and get down there. Will have to put it in my plans. 🤞
@@colinmccourt1571 Well then, we have done our jobs! That makes me so happy. Kx
Hi Karen. Just watched the video. We attempted that drive in the same direction in 2016 but only got as far as the Igmir switchback after driving for about 3 hours on dry river bed/gravel all the way from the first village after the turn off from Icht. Unfortunately as there was no tarmac (or barriers) 3:22 on that bit back then, we made it up to the first switchback and couldn't get traction to turn so had to reverse down and turn back, another 3 hours on the same road back towards Icht😢 much improvement has been made since then. Enjoy Tafroute.
Wow, what an experience. Things really have changed. I think Our Tour had a similar experience, probably the same year. I hope you'd feel confident doing it again now you've seen the footage. Those switchbacks were a bit hairy though x
2:59 that long plank is pretty much guaranteed to flip up as you come off it, even on concrete sometimes & definitely on anything softer. Always put planks across & drive in the middle of them.
Great shout. Thanks x
If you have enough planks...
@@chrisvdh4879 you need 3 or 4 for each axle you need to support, 1 under the wheel, 1 to drive onto, 1 popping out the back & if they're very narrow you'll have 2 under the wheel. If you have lots you can make a road.
Another great video with incredible scenery.
I don’t know much about motorhomes but in my 4x4 I always let out air. Down to 10 psi. Makes a fatter tyre at the base, slightly better weight spread and more grip.
Hi Ed yes you're right. We were offered that advice too although in the heat of the moment, much like the jack, we just didn't think about it. It's funny how your mind goes blank under stress. Thank you x
Thanks it looks great
It really is so much fun. Blog post written about it today just posted up on the website. www.motoroaming.com/travel-blog
Wow, what a beautiful summary of your 2023! May 2024 bring to you: health and happiness and safe travels of course! Meanwhile we are thankful you allow us to follow you from our sofa.😗
Hey Chris and Peter. We wish you the very same and we are so happy that we can bring you along with us, by our sides. You make great companions. Love to you both. x
Yeh! We had this problem but Mad Miles saved the day, it worked😂. Love the help you guys give. Xx ❤
I have no idea when I do these videos if they are going to be of any use so thanks for the feedback.
They also make us laugh, thank you@@TheMotoroamers
Wow! You certainly know how to pack a lot into a year. Have a great 2024 and I look forward to following you around online again. Best wishes for safe travels.
I know, despite its darker moments, it was actually lovely putting this together to show us how much joyful stuff there was. And to you too Howard. Thanks for all your support. Kx
Wish you both a good, healthy and cozy beautiful 2024! Many beautiful km's! May all your dreams come true in this new year. ☺
thanks so much. Kx
And all that to you too! Beautiful surroundings for New Year's wishes!
Lots of love to you and Peter. Kx
Looks wonderful - Happy Travels and 2024 ❤
thank you Susan and you too. Kx
Hello Friend, Have a good day. I saw your KZread channel, your content is very interesting and video quality amazing.There is a problem with your channel. That's why your videos are not getting views and subscribers are not increasing.