My main memory of Llandudno is looking around a shop back in the early 1990's, and when the two women working there heard my English accent they suddenly only spoke Welsh (I heard them talking to each other in English when I first went in). I decided to be very interesting in an expensive thing in the shop and said loudly to my girlfriend "I'd like to get that. Such a shame no one here I can ask about it" and left with a little wave bye :)
@EscapeintheMotorhome2 күн бұрын
How funny, we experienced a similar thing in the pub!
@Vandaloo-Adventures3 күн бұрын
Hey guys, not sure what the issue with the slavery part is, it's part of history. Great vid as usual.
@EscapeintheMotorhome2 күн бұрын
Thanks! It's part of history, but wealth via the exploitation of people isn't ok, which is why it was eventually abolished. I think the slavery museum in Liverpool is a fascinating but heart breaking place to visit. Since going there I've always felt very strongly about it.
@66mjtaylor3 күн бұрын
I absolutely love your videos, your both so natural and not made up like some people who vlog, Daz and his ways make me chuckle, and Bee you are a star full of information delivered in a natural manner - keep up the great work, watching this while exploring Morocco in our MoHo, so if you want to explore further I highly recommend it
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 күн бұрын
That's such a nice compliment, thank you so much xxx
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 күн бұрын
And wow, enjoy Morocco! Would love to go there x
@pamelaselway66693 күн бұрын
Didnt you see the orange tamworth piglets? Or dont they have them anymore. Sorry to hear about your problem on the railway I hope it didn't cause too much harm.
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 күн бұрын
They do still have pigs and I did film them! Sorry I didn't put them in, I had so much footage and ended up not including them, sorry! Amazingly, there was no damage to the moho x
@lorrainedrew3123 күн бұрын
Well guys that was an adventure very scary getting stuck on the railway track 😅well done Daz getting out of that one. The Telford cottage was cute and very interesting about the author. Her book titles are very good must read one. Sammy always finds a cosy spot lol 😂The Victorian museum in Ironbridge is a familiar place to me as I grew up near there 😅 a lot of years ago 😮. Really enjoyed the video brought back memories. I hope you all enjoyed it to end the trip on a good note 😊
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 күн бұрын
Oh wow you grew up there! It's so pretty in Ironbridge. Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
@lorrainedrew3123 күн бұрын
@ I wasn’t in Ironbridge but not far away. Look forward to the next adventure 😌
@vegetarier123715 күн бұрын
Did you try the hardwire kit for the parking mode?
@EscapeintheMotorhome14 күн бұрын
Hi, not yet sorry. Given the value of the van, it would be very reassuring to know the camera would record if movement was sensed. I'll look into it and make a new video if I manage it. But if you watch my other videos you'll know I'm no expert! :)
@garyslater760016 күн бұрын
Brilliant 👍👍
@EscapeintheMotorhome16 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤️🙏🏼
@HillsHolidays17 күн бұрын
Thats terrible. We visited not so long ago, and vlogged it. we was meant to be in 'gold' and it was poor to say the least. it was a normal room labeled as gold. not good enough, bognor certainly had nothing on minehead or skeggy for that.
@EscapeintheMotorhome16 күн бұрын
Shameful! They really need to improve their cleaning routines and generally update accommodation. Sorry you had a bad experience too 😢❤️
@HillsHolidays15 күн бұрын
@@EscapeintheMotorhome they run so many breaks, especially the adult breaks now, that rooms get trashed so much. But a request to guest services will help
@lorrainedrew31217 күн бұрын
Thanks
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️💐💐💐💐
@lorrainedrew31217 күн бұрын
@@EscapeintheMotorhome it’s not much but get you and Daz a coffee
@archiediggins64117 күн бұрын
Yeh Stampy to the rescue. Happy New Year to you all. Wishing you safe travels in 2025.
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
Yes, he was a legend and got us all there safely! Happy New year to you Archie 🎈🎊
@lorrainedrew31217 күн бұрын
Thanks
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
@lorrainedrew31217 күн бұрын
Happy new years guys 🎉sorry about the accident 😫 what a start to the trip glad you are okay 😅good old stamps saved the day. Anglesea is very pretty. Loved the video it wouldn’t be a good one without some disaster hence flooding in the bathroom lol 😂glad it got sorted. Well done daz. The site you stayed at looked really nice. Really enjoyed the video 😊 MThe site you stayed on looked nice.
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
Ah thanks so much Lorraine, so kind of you and two gifts, you really shouldn't have, so kind and a happy new year to you. Wishing you health and happiness in 2025 xxx ❤️💐
@lorrainedrew31217 күн бұрын
@ ❤️
@pamelaselway666918 күн бұрын
You were brave doing that hike after all the things that happened to you previously. Could you perhaps show the view as you were going up or down rather than facing you when you are talking. Glad you are all ok.
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
Yes true I should have shown more of the surroundings!
@Alixstair19 күн бұрын
Looks like a great day out!
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
Thanks, it was a lovely mountain climb, if that's a legitimate thing 😂
@donnysweekendvanlifetravel785419 күн бұрын
glad you got there is there any year you wont have a disaster lol great vid happy new year donny
@EscapeintheMotorhome17 күн бұрын
Thanks Donny, happy new year! 🎊
@RileyChisholm26 күн бұрын
That's disgusting 😮 we stayed in budget a few years ago if I'd of walked in to that I would definitely of walked out again
@EscapeintheMotorhome26 күн бұрын
@@RileyChisholm it was pretty grim!
@Danika-p5x28 күн бұрын
H comforting I am I’ll be there in 2 days
@EscapeintheMotorhome28 күн бұрын
Fingers crossed your accommodation will be better than ours!
@bushwhackeddos.270328 күн бұрын
Lucky it wasn’t full of dinghy men.
@grapesodatravelsАй бұрын
Eurgh! Disgusting! I'm astonished you didn't complain!
@HillsHolidays15 күн бұрын
Tbf if you do complain usually they will try to help. but sometimes those rooms are also dirty lol
@lorrainedrew312Ай бұрын
Omg awful avoid what an eye opener merry Christmas to you all and happy new year 😊🎉
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
Oh merry Christmas to you Lorraine! Thank you for all your support this year 💘🙏🏼
@lorrainedrew312Ай бұрын
@ Thank you for your videos I am just catching up again. I hope you post in the new year I enjoy your content.❤️
@HillsHolidays15 күн бұрын
the rooms really have gone downhill havnt they. Our 'gold' accomm was so basic
@brianjohnson4253Ай бұрын
You did well I would have add to walk out disgusting your 14 year old as got great sense
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
@@brianjohnson4253 he'll love that you said that!
@nevertoooldtolearntobudget1481Ай бұрын
Did you get any response from Butlins?
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
Hi, I'm embarrassed to say that we didn't go and speak to anyone about it, and had we, I know someone would have come to make it slightly better by giving it a clean, but I don't think we would have been moved. I think that whole section of apartments needs an overhaul, as the windows, flooring, bathrooms and furnishing all need attention. We solved the window situation by speaking to a cleaner. It was lucky we were very busy with all activities, pool and so on, and deliberately didn't spend much time in the room x
@MargaretWood-z6l28 күн бұрын
Bigger fool you then
@jeanettegris899Ай бұрын
Omg I’m eating my lunch. I went to Butlins as a child with many happy memories. Now I prefer my motorhome as I know it’s clean. Have a lovely Christmas,from Australia.
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
Sorry for making your lunch a bit grim! Wow happy Christmas from the other side of the world! ❤️🌎
@ourturnnowАй бұрын
Hard to stay positive in the UK. We worked on a campsite in France for 4 years and never did a dedicated litter pick. During 6 years at a campsite in Bedfordshire we had to do one every single day. Shame the staff are slack there, but they don't actually cause the mess and clearly there needs to be better housekeeping management.
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
@@ourturnnow yes, housekeeping definitely needs addressing and it was clear from the some of the demographic that littering was acceptable. Really sad. Thanks for your comment.
@KhalScott24Ай бұрын
Long way for a shortcut.
@sne428Ай бұрын
I’m glad you didn’t hit our skip . 😉👌🏼
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
@@sne428 our man were we on your road? 😆
@sne428Ай бұрын
@ haha No , we live in between Whitstable & Herne bay, but that’s one of my company’s skips 👍🏼
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
@sne428 Oh! Phew! 🤣
@sne428Ай бұрын
@@EscapeintheMotorhome 🤣
@lindabateman1357Ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more about fireworks!!! Total nightmare. Ridiculous to think it’s ok to sell high explosives to the general public. My dog is terrified of the wretched things. God knows what effect it has on wildlife. Anyway great to see you both enjoy your weekend of freedom!
@EscapeintheMotorhomeАй бұрын
Sammy had a horrible time this year with the fireworks. Sorry to hear about your poor dog 🐕😞
@donnysweekendvanlifetravel78542 ай бұрын
Great place Whitstable hern bay you can park in the carpark from 9 till 8 in morning for 2 pounds 5 motorhome spaces and the divers arms pub opposite grear beer great music 🎶 all the best donny
@alecporter17842 ай бұрын
Missed you guys.
@EscapeintheMotorhome2 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to say so :) Daz
@lorrainedrew3122 ай бұрын
Great to see you again. Lovely video the vegan camp out looks great. Lots to do for all the family. Sammy looks so well. That vetbed comes in handy when out and about. How is Sammy firework night? That food looked amazing. The boys were having a fun time a lovely family outing. Hope you are all okay?. I love scotch eggs the vegan one looked delicious 😊only an occasional treat these days with age comes weight gain 😫 very informative and sad for animals it really upsets me how some people treat them. So well done to all of you 😊
@EscapeintheMotorhome2 ай бұрын
Hi Lorraine, thanks for the message. Sammy had a terrible time over fireworks fortnight 😞 shakes like a leaf for hours and can't settle. Really changed our minds on them. Anyway, more little update vids to come asap 😀
@lorrainedrew3122 ай бұрын
@ hi bee mine is the same there not socialised from a young age she shakes terrible had it for ten days straight it’s such a shame. Look forward to the next video 😊
@catinka56262 ай бұрын
So nice getting a little update from you guys! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
@EscapeintheMotorhome2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 we have a few more to share asap, Daz 🙂
@PaulDevall2 ай бұрын
Did you send your suggestions to Disney?
@alanbenham41393 ай бұрын
🙏. Well done guys. What an experience for you all.
@alanbenham41393 ай бұрын
👍
@alanbenham41393 ай бұрын
👍
@FrederickBriggs-yr3xc3 ай бұрын
We have really enjoyed watching your trip, and thinking back to our trips around France when our boys were young over 20 years ago, we can only marvel at the energy and dedication you two show! We look forward to your further adventures, but please get a second Camping Gaz bottle and spare us the stress when you run out!
@lyndasutherland22963 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your trip , ups and downs. Good for my soul😊 Thanks for all the work put into the videos.
@jambottle3 ай бұрын
We were there last summer. I think the “services” aren’t really meant for Motorhomes at all and I’m not sure they really advertised anything more than parking. Instead, I think they’re coach services where they connect their black tanks to the round hole and pump out. I think there was a manhole cover open to the side which was easier to use but felt a bit shifty doing it. I know €40 was steep but we considered it a good deal considering the alternative of staying elsewhere and travelling in. Hopefully they’ll make it more Motorhome friendly on the services side. Great trip!
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
That would make sense, as there were signs prohibiting Motorhome's, but I assumed it was because of the building works and vans getting lost going in that direction. Yes, alternative accommodation would probably be similar, but a disposal point isn't unreasonable given the potential 400 vans that could be there. 😊 thanks for watching. Daz
@sundance49803 ай бұрын
great vlog
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@sundance49803 ай бұрын
hi when you say you carry a container round to wash out your cassette why not empty it first then use your grey waist to wash out
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the tip, although the worst smells in the past have come from old grey water 😄. Perhaps if I did this more regularly, it could work? 🤔 thanks 😊
@In2Retirement3 ай бұрын
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I've loved following your journey through France’s 11 regions. Your vlogs have been an absolute joy to watch! It’s amazing to see how you’ve turned your motorhome adventures into such a rich and immersive experience for your viewers. The way you explore each region with your three kids and Sammy makes it feel so genuine and relatable. I love how you share not only the stunning beauty of the places you visit but also sprinkle in all those fascinating facts about the history and culture of each area. Your footage is breathtaking-whether it's a vineyard in Bordeaux or the rugged coastlines of Brittany, it really captures the heart of France. Watching your kids explore castles and run through picturesque towns, and of course, seeing Sammy enjoying every moment, adds such a special, heartwarming touch to your vlogs. It’s clear how much you all enjoy these experiences as a family, and that joy really shines through on screen. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! You've made me-and I’m sure many others-feel like we’ve been right there with you, discovering the wonders of France. Can’t wait to see where you all head to next! Warmest regards,
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Hi Tony, Thanks so much for taking the time out to comment. Very kind words that brought a smile to both Bee and myself. Thanks for watching too as it takes a long time to get videos out in between work, home-ed and life in general, and we appreciate those who've stuck with us. 😊 Daz
@pamelaselway66693 ай бұрын
Brilliant trip. Well done all of you. Cant wait for nest one. Why do men do that when they make food they dont do any vegetables. My husband is the same, although he hardly ever cooks anything. The French seem to allow their dogs to go everywhere and just leave it. I think those "facilities" were atrocious for the price.
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Haha Bee laughed out loud regarding vegetables 😄. I'm not adverse to veggies, as a vegan, I know they're very important 👍 I think we were just running food down ahead if going home so I was being a bit lazy 😄
@alecporter17843 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved the whole trip, well done everyone.
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@dianerichardson30613 ай бұрын
Welcome home! Bet you want to get on the 1st train back! I know I would. Thanks for the tour.
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊👍
@suethomas1903 ай бұрын
A brilliant series thank you for taking us along xx
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😊
@donneave86063 ай бұрын
Thank you all. Great videos from a lovely family. Please plan your next trip ASAP.
@EscapeintheMotorhome3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We have some smaller trips to post soon. Although we would love another massive trip somewhere sunny right now 😊👍