The Happy Travellers

The Happy Travellers

#fulltimemotorhomeliving #motorhomelife #minimalist

Are you thinking about living in a Motorhome or tiny house on wheels, touring around Europe? Want to know what it takes to live full time in an RV living a Nomadic Lifestyle and how to earn money while travelling?

In 2016 The Happy Travellers sold up everything they owned and decided to live their lives in a Motorhome with their Maltese terrier Pippin and we started Vlogging on 1st June 2016. Scroll down for a list of kit we use in our Motorhome Life.

If you're interested in living a minimalistic life, come along with us as we clear out all the clutter and get organised!

Kit we use in our daily lives:
VLOGGING & PHOTOGRAPHY
- K&F Travel Tripod - amzn.to/44vxkVD
- RODE Video Micro - amzn.to/3JWBQ61
- Lumix G90 Camera - amzn.to/4aicwC6

KITCHEN & COOKERY
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Пікірлер

  • @louisesmith4370
    @louisesmith43703 күн бұрын

    Hi there you three..we hope pippin is feeling better very soon...take care and enjoy..safe travels...xx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers2 күн бұрын

    Thanks Louise, happily Pippin is MUCH better already.

  • @carolemousdell4444
    @carolemousdell44444 күн бұрын

    Bless little Pippin ❤ but she has got a loving mum and dad to look after her! Great seeing you on your travels again, you both look really well xx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Cheers Carole. We’ve made it to Sweden 🇸🇪 and had a great time along the way. 👍😀😎

  • @alisonandrews2013
    @alisonandrews20133 күн бұрын

    Lovely to see you back on the road again , enjoy time with your family . Look forward to your vlogs ❤❤❤ x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Alison. Busy times ahead 😎😀👍

  • @robertngreen6
    @robertngreen64 күн бұрын

    How exciting to be able to follow you on your travels again! Take care and enjoy the journey!

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Robert. Hope you enjoy our vlogs 😎👍😀

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace75364 күн бұрын

    Can dogs get Hay Fever?

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Good question. I have no idea 🤷‍♂️

  • @vanscran1672
    @vanscran16724 күн бұрын

    Hi, Fantastic you've made it, proper freedom at last 😁 I look forward to seeing your adventures from now on we'll done. 👍👍👍👍

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Cheers 👍 Ow in Sweden after our 1200 mile journey. 😎

  • @angelameans8647
    @angelameans86474 күн бұрын

    👍🏼💚

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers3 күн бұрын

    Hey Angela - Thanks for the comment 😀👍😎

  • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
    @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet73884 күн бұрын

    Great to see you back in the motorhome but your right campsites all over are very very quiet this year it’s the quietest season we’ve ever known as campsite wardens 😮

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Thanks Judy & Mark, good to hear from you 😀👍😎

  • @susannetoon2709
    @susannetoon27094 күн бұрын

    Hi .Late catch up.Good to see you both on the way to your family. Eye drops you could use are Optive and Halo tears .You can get Halo tears night as well .Very common in dogs on very hot sunny days.If its healing quickly might mean no underlying causes .Also as she gets older reduce protein .Try to give more vegetables and omega 3 like salmon oil or cod liver oil .Love your hair Wendy.

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the advice Susanne, much appreciated 😀👍😎

  • @robchampion8685
    @robchampion86854 күн бұрын

    Nice that you’re getting back to the travel vids ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Yes and great to be able to travel 😀👍😎

  • @zeproo
    @zeproo4 күн бұрын

    i'm 54, just rented a camper, just go slowly and enjoy our journey, no stress

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Enjoying the journey is the best way. 😀👍😎

  • @stellaswancounselling
    @stellaswancounselling4 күн бұрын

    Woohoo adventures a foot ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    For sure they are😀👍😎 Taken a slightly different route through Germany and found some great places 👍

  • @ireneking4865
    @ireneking48654 күн бұрын

    I’ve just started using what 3words and think it’s great 😊 thank you for all of your videos

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your comment Irene 😀 Yes W3W is a good way to pinpoint a location 👍

  • @susangranger3089
    @susangranger30895 күн бұрын

    Great Video, enjoy your travels. Pippin is so cute, hope he's eyes get better soon. 🐕❤️ xx

  • @susangranger3089
    @susangranger30895 күн бұрын

    I meant to say her.

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers4 күн бұрын

    Thanks Susan. Pippin is already much improved 😀👍😎

  • @JPLamoureuxsTravels
    @JPLamoureuxsTravels5 күн бұрын

    Flippin vets, at least Dick turpin wore a mask, they know we will do anything for our pets and they charge accordingly! Might head over to sweden next year through the netherlands visiting friends x good vid folks x love to you both n Pippin x JP

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers5 күн бұрын

    Yes vets in the UK do seem to outstrip dick Turpin for highway robbery. Spin vets are LOADS cheaper and in many cases better service too.

  • @virginiacounsell2675
    @virginiacounsell26756 күн бұрын

    Love the Spanish colours! Well done xxxx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers6 күн бұрын

    Thanks - it’s a long distant memory now 😀👍😎

  • @qwertysds
    @qwertysds8 күн бұрын

    With what3words I always convert it into Latitude and Longitude. As either Decimal degrees 51.2833, -0.1387 or Long form lat long N 51°16’59.7648” W 0°8’19.2336” as Both go into Google Earth Program or Garmin SatNav. Hope to be near Göteborg this Summer visiting My brother. Joked with him and his missus I could stay in the garden for about 3 months with my Motorhome😆. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers8 күн бұрын

    Once you have a W3W app you can then click to “navigate” with your favourite map app. That also displays the lat and long cords 😀👍😎 Sweden is lovely so I guess you’d be very happy to stay in your brothers garden 😎

  • @qwertysds
    @qwertysds8 күн бұрын

    My mobile phone is zero £ a month as I do not have internet for app's. It's a Very old phone and contract. Last years bills total was £36.

  • @alisonandrews2013
    @alisonandrews201310 күн бұрын

    Lovely to see you both back on the road ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers10 күн бұрын

    Thanks Alison ❤️ We are about to embark on Le Shuttle as I type this reply. Sweden here we come 👍😎😀

  • @zeproo
    @zeproo10 күн бұрын

    Yeeey

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers10 күн бұрын

    Yes indeed. We are on the channel tunnel today! 😎

  • @belle2819
    @belle281910 күн бұрын

    Great to be back on the road with you. Looking forward to the journey. Love to you all xxx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers10 күн бұрын

    Thanks Belle 😀👍😎

  • @raeann8473
    @raeann847310 күн бұрын

    Wanting to secure my doors but don't have handle pulls...unfortunately. Are there any other suggestions?

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers10 күн бұрын

    Yes, have a look at the HEOSafe dead locks. We’ve fitted them to 2 vans. Easy to fit and very secure.

  • @raeann8473
    @raeann847310 күн бұрын

    @@TheHappyTravellers ill look into those. Thank you!

  • @vanscran1672
    @vanscran167211 күн бұрын

    That's fantastic, real freedom at last, and sold the boat already unbelievable 😀😁😀 Have you booked your trip to Spain? I want to do a similar thing thing this winter. 😊👍👍👍👍

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    We will book our Spain trip before we leave Sweden. Probably on the tunnel to Calais on 25th December or there about, and spend late Dec, Jan, Feb and a bit of March in Spain. 😀👍😎

  • @vanscran1672
    @vanscran167211 күн бұрын

    @@TheHappyTravellers Me too hopefully, I'll do the ferry to Santander route this time, less driving. 😊👍👍👍

  • @robertngreen6
    @robertngreen611 күн бұрын

    So glad you sold the boat - that must be a relief to you both? Have a wonderful crossing and trip!

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Yes Robert it’s always stressful moving out of your home and selling. So pleased to have sold it and to be back to van life 😀👍😎

  • @theabbottsabout9090
    @theabbottsabout909011 күн бұрын

    Great news the boat has sold 👍 Will you eventually be getting a bigger van now you are back to full time van life? Looking forward to seeing your future adventures ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Yes the boat has gone and we will be updating the van probably next year. We are considering a dethleffs trend 😀👍😎

  • @MrsP080308
    @MrsP08030811 күн бұрын

    🎉your on the way!! I’m a bit behind watching your videos as we are on our own road trip with lots to see. I’m so pleased for you both. Safe travels ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Yes at last we are back to full time van life 😀👍😎 Looks like you’re having a great time ❤️❤️❤️

  • @susangranger3089
    @susangranger308911 күн бұрын

    Lovely Video, enjoy your journey when you go and thank you for sharing. ❤ xx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thanks Susan 😀👍😎

  • @susanwoods174
    @susanwoods17411 күн бұрын

    So have u sold the boat?

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Yes we have 😀👍😎

  • @stephenjamieson1003
    @stephenjamieson100311 күн бұрын

    Did you get the boat painted to match the other side before you set off. Cheers

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    The weather was not good so we didn’t get it done.

  • @ManyFunAdventures
    @ManyFunAdventures11 күн бұрын

    Great to hear you two are heading back into Vanlife again! Will your boat be up for sale soon then?

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    We move fast Andy. It’s sold 😀👍😎

  • @kevandrews4699
    @kevandrews469911 күн бұрын

    Enjoy your journey both,stay safe , look forward to your next vlog x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thanks Kev. The journey to Sweden is always very rewarding 😀👍😎

  • @carolemousdell4444
    @carolemousdell444411 күн бұрын

    How lovely to see you and Wendy looking so happy and relaxed, Pippin sounded happy too! You have obviously made the right decision by returning to full time van life, looking forward to your travels ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Yes we do feel much happier to be in the van and on our travels again. Thanks for your support Carole 😀👍😎

  • @kierandoherty9292
    @kierandoherty929211 күн бұрын

    Nice to see you back on the road. We have followed you for a long time now. Take care, safe journey x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Kieran 😀👍😎

  • @virginiacounsell2675
    @virginiacounsell267511 күн бұрын

    Enjoy your journey! Love Ginny and John xxxx❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thanks- ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @susannetoon2709
    @susannetoon270912 күн бұрын

    Great .You are on your way .Enjoy your family .Be Happy in all you do and share everything please .Love Dominique and Susanne x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Susanne and Dominique ❤️ Hope you are well 😀👍😎

  • @davidcowley1823
    @davidcowley182312 күн бұрын

    Looking forward to following you, on your travels. Thankyou for sharing 😊

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Awesome, thank you David 😀👍😎

  • @karenmccarrick500
    @karenmccarrick50012 күн бұрын

    Good to see you back on the road guys.you've been missed. Xx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thank you Karen 😀👍😎

  • @louisesmith4370
    @louisesmith437012 күн бұрын

    Hi there you three...looking forward to your adventures..take care and most of all enjoy....😍..

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 🤗

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace753612 күн бұрын

    Good vid. What3words is an English app based in London.

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Oh that’s interesting and good to know 😀 Thanks Stuart 😀👍😎

  • @whenyourout
    @whenyourout12 күн бұрын

    Lovely to see you back on the road, you inspired us the most to get a van. It's been a few years, soon to give up my day job, move area and finally buy a van. Keep trucking. Oh new channel name for us ready to document our journeys!

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers11 күн бұрын

    Great to hear you’re getting started on the van life. Good luck and Happy Travels 😀👍😎

  • @vanscran1672
    @vanscran167216 күн бұрын

    Hello, I bet you'll be glad to move on to the next chapter, it's never ending maintainance with a steel boat. 🙄 I look forward to your next chapter, back to happy travelling like it should be. 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers16 күн бұрын

    Yes its going to be back to the good old days of motorhome living 😀👍😎

  • @susangranger3089
    @susangranger308917 күн бұрын

    Your narrowboat is looking good already 👍 xx

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers17 күн бұрын

    Thanks. Yes I think we did a good job 😀

  • @karenmair5191
    @karenmair519117 күн бұрын

    Well done guys!, it will look great when finished! Looking forward to the next chapter in your life. Just to let you know, we still have our commanche, and absolutely absolutely love it...we havd considered downsizing, but just cant seem to find anything that works....anyhow looking forward to seeing your next motorhome. 😊

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers17 күн бұрын

    Thanks Karen. Yes we do miss the Comanche but we have been happy with the Carabus as our daily drive as well as the holiday motorhome It’s going to take a while to find the next one 😎

  • @everydaysabonus
    @everydaysabonus18 күн бұрын

    There was no gust of wind today so you were lucky 😂hope you get this side done as good as the one you’ve done before your land voyage 👍

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for commenting. Yes the wind was low as it was a simple job. Previous times it has taken five attempts when the wind was blowing lol.

  • @everydaysabonus
    @everydaysabonus18 күн бұрын

    @@TheHappyTravellers know that feeling well when reversing out of the mooring on Sawley cut 🤣

  • @dianasmith8428
    @dianasmith842818 күн бұрын

    Well done. I’m interested, do u have one son in Sweden and one in Uk? Is that your family?

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Hey Diana We have 4 son. Two in UK, one in Sweden and one in Australia. Sadly not been able to get to Australia for 10 years so have to make do with FaceTime calls.

  • @susannetoon2709
    @susannetoon270918 күн бұрын

    Well done both Great Job and Wendy so focussed coaxing it along and managing to keep your ballance .Boat looks much better .Maybe you could paint over with a top coat of exterior clear varnish so only needs washing in future. Only one more week.Time passes too quickly.Hope you get everything done this so you can relax and enjoy your family and perhaps planning the next stage of your life .Just be Happy . Hugs and kisses Pippin !

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍 Yes we are relaxing and focusing on our journey to Sweden 🇸🇪 😀👍😎

  • @gallivantinggalantes
    @gallivantinggalantes18 күн бұрын

    Hi Steve and Wendy, you did a great job pf turning the boat around. Good luck with getting the boat painted , fingers crossed for some good dry weather. Take care x Julie and Tony x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Thanks 🤩 The weather has not been kind to us, we’ve even had hail stones !!! Oh well it’s all part of the story 👍

  • @gallivantinggalantes
    @gallivantinggalantes18 күн бұрын

    Helloo Steve , /wendy and Pippin, the boat looks lovely painted white, so excited for you on your upcoming trip to Sweden. We always liked the look of Dethleffs wishing you luck in your search for one. The bread looked lovely, I bet it didn't take you long to eat it all, yummy. Take care x Julie and Tony x

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    We are really excited for our trip to Sweden 🇸🇪 Our search for the next van start later this year 👍😀😎

  • @suejelliott
    @suejelliott19 күн бұрын

    Only a week! Looks like a lot to do. Hope it goes well

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Thanks Sue.

  • @carolemousdell4444
    @carolemousdell444419 күн бұрын

    That didn't look easy to me Steve! Well done! Will you miss anything about boat life? ❤

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers18 күн бұрын

    Thanks Carole, I don’t think we will miss boat life at all 😀

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace753619 күн бұрын

    nice one

  • @TheHappyTravellers
    @TheHappyTravellers19 күн бұрын

    Thanks Stuart 😀