6 Countries in 3 Days - Our CRAZIEST Road Trip Yet

[@geoffotaylor2276]

Those mountain passes always get me thinking about how beautiful life is. I'm lucky enough to go skiing many times every ski season, almost all conversation stops in the mountains and you can see my friends and family in awe of the mountains, I live in the flattest country on earth, but my heart lies in the mountains. Enjoy yourselves, thanks for another great video.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

We know how you feel Geoffo, there is just something about that mountain scenery - we love it too.

[@michellesmith3539]

Thank you for taking us on this splendid scenic journey with you Nigel and Sue 😃

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks for coming along for the ride! Hope you will enjoy the Italy series coming up.

[@Hodgie65]

So happy I found your channel and can enjoy travelling with you both. I look forward to your videos every weekend!!!!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yay! Thank you! We are glad you found it too!!

[@ThrottleAddiction]

We did the Furka and Grimsel passes exactly two years ago (Sept 2022) on motorcycles and it snowed at the summit of the Grimsel. Passed through Andermatt on the way to Liechtenstein for the night. We actually ran out of swear words - every turn and switchback revealed scenery we just don't have in Australia - looking almost straight down a kilometre or more... absolutely breath-taking and a camera just doesn't capture it.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes, breath-taking is the best word to describe it.

[@marianjacobs5597]

Welcome home Nigel, I am so pleased you both decided to take the scenic route it was so beautiful, thank you for posting see you both next post. 🏔❄🌨

[@nigelandsueadventures]

So with it! We will be sharing a lot more scenic routes in the coming weeks!

[@jeanie7369]

Wow , Switzerland, so breathtakingly beautiful. Thankyou for opting to take the pass and sharing it with us, the scenery was incredible. Looking forward to Italy 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed the detour Jeanie. We will always try to take the scenic route. Italy has been amazing so far, looking forward to sharing more.

[@heinzmartin8266]

Ami the only one that gives a thumbs up before watching? I know I’ll enjoy watching it! Cheers

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Awwww thank you Heinz!!

[@fionaludbrook8193]

No. I do the same too!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

@@fionaludbrook8193 awwww thank you!!

[@denisepoder8668]

Aussie couple here too, with Italian and French and Suisse family. We do it similar to you, but chose a car instead…(sometimes wish it was a camper again, but it was a tactical decision, on roads to go in a car/versus camper). Enjoying seeing where we have been and your adventures. Travel safe, eat and drink till your heart is content😊 Denise and Frank

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Denise and Frank, we’ve definitely had a few tight squeezes in the camper, but it’s good to always have our home with us. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the Italy series.

[@denisepoder8668]

@ Caught up on all your vids now. Certainly enjoy your travel style, ( like us). We have family near Valdobbiane, prosecco country, pre Dolomiti’s.

[@katemackay3735]

Thank you for choosing to go over the Pass. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery! There is something so special about being in the mountains to me. ❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes, us too. Just beautiful!

[@katemackay3735]

❤​@@nigelandsueadventures

[@mrscuteas]

We were in Lake Maggiore in 2016 and my heart is still there, looking forward to seeing it again through your eyes next week ❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

I hope we do your memories justice!

[@12domains79]

Enjoy Italy. My favourite place outside of Australia.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

It’s one of our favourites too, which is why we high-tailed it here

[@utube1412]

Second that 😀

[@nigelandsueadventures]

@@utube1412 Its such a beautiful country!!

[@createandliveyourbestlife]

Spectacular- THANK YOU for sharing Nige and Sue, worlds apart from travels around the “Land of OZ” 😂🤣😊 Travel Safe 🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

[@nigelandsueadventures]

So different! And that’s why we’re living it so much

[@Lee-astrololee]

The Swiss Alps are so majestic!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

They are! And the Italian alps are amazing too!

[@Lee-astrololee]

@@nigelandsueadventures loving the scenery!

[@jennyrego7321]

Oh Nigel, "look it's a fox, a fox doing a dump" you make me laugh 🤣🤣. Absolutely, stunning scenery. Lots of pinch me moments. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. We had to keep the fox dump in there!!

[@jennyrego7321]

😂😂

[@geoffcampbell7846]

I'm really enjoying this series, and am catching up from the fit out of the solar panels to the Gotthard pass. Marvellous! Take care.👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇪

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying the new series.

[@h-j.k.8971]

Lago maggiore, oh yes, wonderfull memories.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Its so beautiful here!

[@kaynicholls9066]

Absolutely stunning video guys, thanks for taking us along with you again ❤❤😊😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks for joining us Kay! Its been a heck of a trip so far, and just getting better!

[@rachaelcooper1919]

Always take the scenic route I say! I’m really looking forward to your European travels. Thanks for taking us with you. 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Sometimes the take do much longer though!!

[@retirement-adventures]

You need to buy a Karcher window vac for your windows.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes we were talking about that recently!!

[@robertacasey5204]

Glad to see you driving on the proper side is the road again! The fact that you can go thru so many countries still amazed the American in me (and I assume the Australian in you). Lovely trip so far.😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

It really is amazing, and a big part of why we love Europe - all the different cultures.

[@glendafaber1245]

Beautiful Scenery. Thanks again for taking me with you.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it Glenda, thanks for being along for the ride!

[@bronwyncox8980]

Thanks for sharing the beautiful Swiss scenery (music was lovely too).

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you! The music selection takes ages to pick a good tune haha

[@susie5668]

Thank you for sharing. It looks amazing. Take care guys, see you soon ❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Susie! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lee-astrololee]

Nigel the gadget guy! Love it!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

He’s such a tool man!!

[@Lee-astrololee]

@@nigelandsueadventures hahahaha men!!

[@graemeashton1917]

Beautiful countryside throughout the pass ❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

It was stunning, even though the weather wasn’t great.

[@janetjorritsma5779]

Lovely chubbly.. great scenery.. wow! Thanks...

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it 🧡

[@JenLardelli-sq3us]

❤thanks for showing us the Swiss Pass, was amazing 😍

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Our pleasure! Even with the crappy weather it was still beautiful.

[@debijusnailzz2021]

Beautiful scenery. Ending the day with Aperol Spritzer, ah!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

The best way!! There may have been many more Aperol’s consumed since then haha!!

[@deeoh3708]

So mind blowing for Australian travelling across Europe! So many countries in such a small space. We are pretty used to vast spaces and not even having to leave our own state! :) I just love the beautiful scenery in Europe. Like your new hairdo Sue, looks really good.😍

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks so much Dee!!

[@merilynp-j294]

Simply incredible scenery! Hitchhikers - not always a happy ending!!! Weather seems unseasonably cold but I'm in Oz where we are still waiting for the spring weather to shine through!!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes you’re right there. I hitched in Europe a few times when I was their age, so I felt an affinity.

[@catarinahellstrom7731]

Thank you for the film! I really enjoy following your adventures! 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks for watching! Glad you’re enjoying the journey.

[@glynnjarrett4220]

That was great, so glad you went over the top rather than through :-)

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes it was well worth the detour!

[@Vandaloo-Adventures]

Had to pop the sunnies on then with the reflection from Nigel's head! From a fellow baldie 😂, loving the vids.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Haha. It was so funny!!

[@ibagm.8]

and again ➕PLUS PLUS➕ well done

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherhoward2513]

Came past maggiore by train, 2013, a great trip. Visited the Madonna d ghisallo on Lake Como, its a cycling museum , and well worth a visit.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Oh that sounds interesting. Lake Como is definitely beautiful too

[@ruthkirby9277]

Brilliant, love a mountain climb in the van! Went over the Picos in Spain and up the Sierra Nevada earlier this year🙂. If you get tired of the gas bottles consider fitting something like refillable bottles eg Gaslow system and fill up at petrol stations that sell lpg - system costs a bit to install but refills are cheap👍🏽.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Can you re-fill them anywhere in Europe though or is it just the UK? Its so confusing the whole gas thing!

[@ruthkirby9277]

@@nigelandsueadventures in Europe too not just uk, we had 2 x 11 kg bottles in our last van that had a fill point on the side of the van fitted. Then you just need all the different connectors for Europe, simples😀

[@ccday1234]

Wowow! As I sit here on a cold damp day in a Sydney suburb watching your weekly adventures, I am so jealous ~ how do I do what you do? 🙏🏻🥰

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Just make it happen! We aren't special, we just had a dream and committed to finding a way.

[@ccday1234]

@@nigelandsueadventures starting to plan…

[@fionaludbrook8193]

So far, far, far from Australia and SO spectacular. Seems eons since I was last in Switzerland. Gorgeous video. Your Swiss friends seem lovely. Wines in Switzerland are top notch, but little known, as they do not export! I am very partial to an Aperol Spritz, they look so good!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Yes we did drink one local wine with our friends in Switzerland, it was lovely. Everything is so beautiful over here. Can't wait to share the beautiful lake and mountain scenery with you all over the next few weeks.

[@denisestravelsandexperiences]

I love watching you guys. Very inspiring. I want to make that trip through Switzerland now! LOL

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Switzerland is such a beautiful country - but wait till you see our Italian videos coming up!

[@scottallsopp5363]

Wow, fantasic footage guys, love it, totally inspiring.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks so much!

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Absolutely fabulous road adventures through so many European countries, and the scenery was awesome, happy travels guys, cheers from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘❤️🇦🇺

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it Steven, plenty more beautiful scenery to come.

[@dale9896]

Epic video. Loved it thanks 👍🇦🇺

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@jamescrawford9883]

Much enjoyed! Fabulous!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here! 🧡

[@JodieandDaz]

Wow, so beautiful! Great video.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@heatherhoward2513]

Lovely, great scenery, but you can keep the snow etc!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Ah it was fun for a short while. Thankfully it was warm in the van and we weren't cycling up there like those other people!

[@heatherturley3318]

Hi guys from home. I love it here in Australia, but we just don’t have the contrasts in scenery they have in Europe. Can’t wait to get there again next year. Might follow your path. Onward and upward 😘😘😘😘

[@nigelandsueadventures]

They are both beautiful continents! We love the history and culture over here too.

[@cedricsmith8821]

I enjoyed watching that. Great job Thank you

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Cedric! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@TrevorTurner-l6f]

Love your travels! Looking forward to seeing next weeks video!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Hope you'll love it!

[@helenoscari3276]

Hi from Australia. I love your video’s. Perhaps at the end of every section you could share are you warm in the van, how’s the frig going, how’s the internet working everywhere you.go These things working well, make holidays more enjoyable.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you for the suggestion! We can definitely do that!

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

Yay !! Ta for sharing really enjoying your vlogs ! Any chance you can show us on a map your routes / destinations? We are trying to track you!! Keep up the great work, so refreshing to watch an Aussie couple vanlifing in Europe :-)

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Hermione! We try to add the little video map, maybe we should add an overall map at the end of each video too.

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

@@nigelandsueadventures Ta, we were trying to follow the route you took from Zurich to Italy - the pass instead of the tunnel - and the location of your aires/stellplatz. Purely selfish on our part - for our trip in 2025! Have you seen What 3 Words - for locations (apologies if maybe suck eggs ;-) )

[@nigelandsueadventures]

@@HermionefromAustralia001 Yes, thank you! I'll try to remember to put the What 3 Words location in the upcoming videos. We are glad to help out with any recommendations of places that we stay.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Nigel and Sue it’s amazing the beauty you see in other countries I’ve been watching a guy from England riding across India on a 450cc Himalayan Royal Enfield in the whole group, of about 20 bikers I realise that India was fairly hilly, but I didn’t realise how beautiful it is. Just like in Europe. Anyway keep up the good work guys always enjoy your videos Cliff from Australia

[@nigelandsueadventures]

oh that would be cool!! Thanks Cliff.

[@dani_merlin147]

I was born and raised in Switzerland and came to Australia when I was 20. Beautiful country, but I prefer life here in Oz. Enjoy Europe.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

I think there's good and not-so-good in every place. We always try to find the best...

[@neilthorman3646]

Hi I would have like to of heard The Sound of Music song playing in the background when you were at the lookout. I’m having trouble the five countries in a day and just driving through a border crossing . Could you please call into some old towns please. I love the old buildings like how can a building be a 1000 years old ? Amazing episode.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

We would love to play known tunes too, but there is always the copyright issue. There will be plenty of footage from old towns coming up - promise!

[@daveclarke6986]

Wow wow👍🇦🇺

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Beautiful scenery right?

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

Good route! Best to avoid those French tolls and the scenery is better that way

[@nigelandsueadventures]

It was so beautiful! Can’t wait to spend more time there next year, but for now, we are loving Italy!

[@anavelaeshomestead]

Gas bottle prices have come down recently, around $$30 for 9kg

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Wow we paid that for a 3.7kg in some places

[@ianrobinson4501]

Another great episode would it be possible for you to talk about your job as pilot I find that interesting thanks

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Will do that in an upcoming Q&A.

[@tonyflanagan5682]

Great vlog, really enjoying your travel videos. When was this please? Did you have any trouble at the German borders as I thought they were putting in checks for the next six months? Nige loves his spicy sauce’s doesn’t he 😂

[@nigelandsueadventures]

This was middle of September. There was no border to speak of between Germany and Luxembourg, and on the other side with Switzerland, there were only swiss guards there but we didn't get stopped. I hadn't heard about checks, but seeing Germany is surrounded by Schengen countries maybe that's just at airports?

[@retirement-adventures]

You were up late sending this Vlog.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Actually we schedule them, a lot of our audience in Australia like to watch with their morning coffee on a Sunday, so we’re keeping the same posting schedule for now. Thanks for watching! (And yes, my menopause insomnia means I’m up in the middle of the night responding to comments haha!)

[@retirement-adventures]

@@nigelandsueadventures - so presently is Nigel still with you, or back in Dubai? So what do you do with yourself when he is gone? Quite windy here on the Sunny Coast and air is full of pollen. It has rained, but my hay fever is still playing up. Kind regards, Stuart

[@nigelandsueadventures]

@@retirement-adventures Hey Stuart, he's here now, 2 weeks into 6 weeks off. When he goes to work I have a lot of work to do catching up on video editing and writing articles for our website (nigelandsueadventures dot com). Hope the pollen settles down soon.

[@viorelforgaci4353]

You don't fit a gas refil kit in your van?

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Not sure what you mean by a re-fill kit? We have a set of adapters for different countries, which we will need to use at some point here in Italy.

[@davidmilledge221]

Ooo be careful theres backpackers out there that kill grey nomads 😮

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Just as well we’re not grey nomads then!!

[@ronaldmurray7746]

You've shown us the glamorous side to your adventures, and upgrading the van, how about you do a video on the not so glamorous side, the everyday tasks, cleaning, washing, grocery shopping and yes , the laundry side of your trips, as let's be honest its not all about the trips to beautiful places,

[@nigelandsueadventures]

We did one of those a while back, it was very popular, and you’re right, we should probably do another