A Tour around Swanage V-log Dec 2018

Rickvanman enjoys a day trip to Swanage,. December 2018

[@markgrinsted8728]

Great vid mate absolutely love swanage went there for many years as a kid (48 now) holds so many lovely memorys! my kids now love the place too so as soon as the vans built we'll be heading down there as much as possible once agian great film rick! 👍👍👍👍

[@aldosantos9424]

Hi Rick, I'm from Brazil and I've lived in Swanage for four maravilous years until november 2018. Thanks a lot to show me the small city I still love. Lots of emotions I felt seeing your video. Hope to go back someday.

[@Maililnajul]

Really enjoyed your day trip. Appreciated the empty streets and beaches. Gives a really good, open view. Thank you for showing me this lovely place.

[@3dwow]

Great video, love Swanage had a few holidays here, really enjoyed it Rick, thank you.

[@prettybyte6513]

Thank you for this relaxing video. I hope you come here again. You are an absolute delight to watch

[@elbsegler-tv]

Great Video. We visited Swanage in 2019. Still in love 😍 . Thanks mate 😎🍻

[@johnrichardson1796]

I know nothing about Swanage so this was relaxing and informative , excellent Rick 👍

[@leewarren3360]

Great video Rick, thankyou. I live in Swanage and wish I had seen you. Been following yourself. Austin and Damon for a while now. Cheers lee

[@qpixie]

It was such a pleasure to see these views 😊 thank you for sharing this! I feel like I visited these places with you 😊 made me so relaxed!

[@Paula-133]

That was so much fun. I hope you can go back in the Spring. I do enjoy the end credit music as well. Thank You for your adventures.

[@robshorts]

It's definitely one of the plus points of getting older that you become less self concious and care less about what other people think. in fact you realise that if they do have an opinion, it says more about them than it does you. I really enjoy these type of videos Ric!

[@canalboating]

Enjoyed that Rick, great to see you out and about and glad you had a nice day

[@Athomeintheshed]

I must say Rick that was in my top ten favourite videos u have ever done really really chilled me out

[@briandodd2347]

Enjoyed every minute of your video thanks

[@MrTreblue]

Loved The walkaround! Brought back so many memories. Sadly I haven't been in years and my partner has never been at all so I am planning to take her to my favorite beach somewhen this year. Hopefully soon now the lockdown is over and its getting nice and sunny. 😊

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

I enjoyed that day out mate, and I didn’t even leave the house 😂. You do seem to get tempted a lot ha ha. You must have done nothing but eat there growing up 😂. Awesome you found your Dad’s plaque, next time you’ll have to find your sisters. I need to go and do a day like that soon. I think we are planning a trip to Dawlish Warren soon for the day so that will be good. Thanks for taking us along :).

[@gabrielmagister6072]

Thanks Rick from the USA! Love these tours you bring us on.

[@lensmanonline]

We've been holiday in and around Swanage for 20 plus years, we stay near Wareham with our caravan. Counting down the days until our next visit.

[@Stickman2112]

Brilliant vlog really enjoyed watching it so we’ve decided as a family day trip to come to Swanage in the summer 👍🏻

[@gt9988]

I hit the reset button watching this video. Thanks so much, Rick!

[@jeanetteberesford5028]

Really enjoyed watching that video of Swanage a favourite place of mine , I will be there in November cant wait

[@garychachialsop]

Loved the video and loved the fact it was more you out and about! More, more, more! Loved the video 👍🏼

[@pebbles8022]

What a wonderful, personal, tour of swanage ! Thank you for sharing.

[@andycrumly1]

Loved the video Rick. Brings back fond memories of childhood holidays. Have been back since and still love it there.

[@belgrave1984]

I like the van setup Rick very nice can’t wait to finish my van off

[@jamessellwood8222]

Really enjoyed this video, Swanage is me happy place. Go there every year in the summer.

[@susanspiers1476]

what a good idea for the plaques rick-glad you finally found your dads!i'm going to appreciate our local beaches more-they are only ten mins away in the car compared to your two and a half hours!glad you enjoyed your trip out and it has rejuvinated your soul! xx

[@werejusdoinit8083]

These are by far my favorite videos you make. I feel like I’m in the passenger seat just hanging out with my friend. Love your new ride.

[@gguerard]

I really enjoyed this trip to Swanage! Much to think about. Thanks for sharing your adventure! Best to You!

[@ricksallotment5923]

Really enjoyed this one Rick, your like a super hero . Good on you for braving it like that filming on your own takes a certain mood I can imagine, I've been watching your videos for a good few years now also addicted to the honest guys channel you own. And yes your van is the bomb and your riding eight foot up and I for one am glad because you have earned it fair and square. Cheers again Rick

[@conspiracytheorist1092]

Thanks Rick for bringing back hapy memories, I lived down that neck of the woods for few months about 25 years ago , staying in my cheap 2 berth caravan at Nordon farm camp site , next to Corfe Castle, loved it.....

[@bridgetsalter265]

Much enjoyed rick ,you were almost on my door step in good old Weymouth. Hope your staying well these days .....good to see you enjoying your new Van .👍👏

[@The80sBoy]

Always great to see your vlogs Rick. I too love the sea and it is cathartic just to look out into the waves and just mentally disappear and come back feeling refreshed and invigorated. Nice one Rick.

[@JackKnoll]

Wonderful video, Rick! Thanks for sharing!

[@timjbellphoto9982]

A very good Video Rick. I have never seen Swanage until now and it was great to have a look around with you. I love the laid back, relaxed vibe in your vlogs. Great work !!! I agree more like this would be fantastic. 😊👍

[@desmondobrien68]

Lived in Bournemouth and Boscombe in the 90's and loved it there!

[@peggybagley8031]

Happy New year, Rick,Best of luck ,to you,2020!🌻♥️🥂👍👍

[@sunriseseven4366]

Well done Rick!. So glad you got out and recharged!. Looks a lovely place, but like anything popular will get crowded. You picked a perfect day. A wimpy !!!! Didn't know they still existed! I remember when I was younger the wimpy in the town centre, long before the dreaded Mc you know what took over. What a lovely idea that was about the plaques when building the pier. Glad you got your paddle. Woolworths! Pic and mix and getting your school uniforms lol. Such a shame they've gone. Hope you get back soon and thanks very much for sharing with us. :). Pat

[@alfie637]

Great Video Rick! Brings back so many memories definitely thinking about going down to get some photos soon!

[@janetlafara9274]

Enjoyed your day trip - arm chair traveling has never been better!

[@stevegasparutti8341]

Great video Rick. I stayed in Swanage on a school trip back in 1977. This has brought back so many memories. We fished for crabs in exactly the same spot.

[@edacropolis7429]

Thanks, Rick. That was a great video. 👍👍

[@leejohnson1568]

Great vid Rick, keep em coming

[@SpankyMcNuttly7624]

I really enjoy when you make this type of video, driving through the English countryside or walking around small English towns. As much as I'd like to visit the U.K. I'm never getting on a plane. Just not gonna happen, not even with a pocket full of Xanax. Lol Thanks for the awesome video. =D

[@gorram]

So glad that you did this, it is amazing how easily something to simple can change your whole frame of mind. Having spent several years living next to the sea, I’ve been missing it something awful recently. I’ve been listening to sea sounds at night to get to sleep but the weather has been so bad that taking the trip hasn’t been worth it. However, after watching this, I think this weekend I need to cancel some other plans and make time to take a trip to the coast.

[@keithl6249]

Hi Rick, Great day at the coast. Very nice area,and it is always nice when there aren't too many people around. I enjoyed the video, Have a great rest of the day. 😀

[@silverlicious2086]

Very pleasant tour. Telling your story in a familiar place is comfort food to the soul.

[@Shaun-zh4bn]

Well done absolutely beautiful video as always 👍🏻

[@ikc4901]

Stumbled across your channel by accident...an unexpected pleasure! I often visit Swanage on my motorbike, as I live in Poole. As you say it's like hitting the reset button! Thanks...subscribed.

[@DeafDrone]

Nice little journey, thanks for taking us along.

[@MuddyDuck...]

That was a really delightful and enjoyable vlog Rick - almost like being there with you. Interesting to see that you have a long standing love of the Swanage area, as my family all live in Dorset (Corfe, Weymouth & Bournemouth). But like you I am also ‘land locked’ - so know exactly what you mean about returning to the sea every so often. ATB, Andy

[@snazzyquizzes2336]

Whenever I holiday in Bournemouth I always visit Swanage.

[@erikthomas2048]

Lovely, intimate video Rick. You're good at these spontaneous outings.

[@donethis3888]

Really enjoyed that video. Thanks for sharing. I could be wrong but that bird looked quite like a young Cormorant I once knew.

[@colin4308]

Great Video Rick I think I could smell the sea air and the food as you went along. hehe Cheers!

[@tommylee2894]

Rick brother what you have done to the inside of that Van is just awesome!

[@SPd.Triple]

Great Vid. I lived In Swanage for 10 years. Next time you're there try visiting Durlston truly magnificent!

[@SimonLarkin-CSRecording]

Two of my favourite places in the world. Haven't been in 20 years since moving to Sweden. A friend kept a little sailboat in the car park at Studland. There used to be a lay by at the top of the hill on the Corfe road just out of Studland were, back then, you could park up your van for the night, probably not now anymore though. Thanks for the memories.

[@carold8308]

Loved watching this vid. I used to go scuba diving in Swanage along the pier you walked down. Used to park in a car park just up from the pier entrance above the green small park area you can see from the prom/beginning of the pier. Happy days.

[@charliemac54]

Great video Rick. Really enjoyable.

[@robertemes8846]

Nice video, brings back memories of a great place.

[@geoffsmith6407]

Glad you found your dads plaque. I love swanage as well, but not been for a long time. great vid x

[@pennypopit]

Great video Rick really enjoyed it

[@projectsinmotion1405]

Cracking seaside location finished off with a sausage roll in the van lol keep enjoying the adventures and I'm loving the video content

[@tiggasmum]

What a lovely look around, you made me giggle when you kept saying you were tempted by the pastry, I never knew there were any wimpy left, I agree far superior than the ones that are around today:)

[@chowceo]

Thanks for the walk down memory lane 😍 it was lovely. You also got me craving a pastry, so I had to run out and get a danish 😟

[@athopi]

Enjoyed it, thanks!

[@bencoleman8350]

Hi Rick great video mate love the shades been to Swanage myself very nice place

[@tracyvernon2426]

I really enjoyed that Rick great video,haven't been to the seaside in years :/ cant believe you actually found your dads plaque amongst that lot, awesome!! Mum used to take us to woolies for pick n mix at Christmas,then have a shock when we got to the checkout at the price of it lol,memories eh? I think that larp experience has done you good,and I'm sure a lot of people will agree. More of the same please!

[@andys8483]

This brought back fond memories for me of my first trip to Swanage back in June 2018. I had quite an adventure over those 4 days during my stay & i fell in luv with the place ❤ Going back to Dorset again next July 😊

[@nathannsg]

I go to Swanage ever year on Holiday! I love it there!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Thanks for day trip Rick...enjoyed the video thanks for sharing

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Rick just remembed we visited that part of the UK as we had a family holiday at Weymouth Bay caravan park a lovely part of the world.

[@astront917]

enjoyed the video rick, vans looking good, keep smiling and enjoy life, all the best

[@ScudoCamper]

Really enjoyed that trip mate. :) Camping in Swanage next year I recon. :)

[@leewarren3360]

Scudo Camper - Variety TV Hi Austin, please let me know when you do visit Swanage. Be really good to meet you. I’ve been following you for a while now on Scudo channel and live your videos. Cheers lee

[@lewisforster6549]

Great video pal me and my family absolutely love swanage we have some really good friends that we know that moved there 10 years a go so we visit them every year or so I want to live there but it's expensive we are looking at a lodge for the time being

[@dominickerley]

Hi Rick, been watching some of your Larp vids and now I see you’ve done one on my home town! The shop you tried looking for with the Lara Croft outside was chalked ‘just looking’ and unfortunately no longer exists. It was great though, one of my faves, kind of like walking into a hoarders attic. My mums shop is also in swanage so next time you visit pop into the curiosity shop and say hi from me. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisk3488]

Never lived far from the North Sea all my life... no more than a couple of miles …… I need to go to the beach/harbour/lighthouse regularly just to feel the fresh air, see the power of the waves...… and scoff some fish and chips. Happy camping!

[@sandie399]

Great video Rick ! I live here and love it, walk the beach most days :)

[@lettucefire]

really enjoyed this vlog. thanks 🙂

[@EA-58]

Very nice vid Rick...Always nice to return to places from your youth, i do the same once a year.

[@philiplongshaw4350]

Used to go every year in the 90s . Need to go next year. Excellent walking. Random fact, I saw my first ufo there flying over the sea right over my head about 150 foot up. It headed up the valley towards corfe

[@thetreehunter6657]

Am I odd, but I love visiting seaside towns in winter when everything is quiet and closed, really enjoyed this video, gentle melancholy. Rick, thank you.

[@vansolo9794]

That makes two of us then lol

[@TK42138]

Swanage is also one of my fave places to visit. Normally take the steam train from Norden to Swanage but didn't get a chance this year. Never been to Studland, that's on the list now. Totally get why you need to get to the coast. As you say, it's resetting the mental switches and in a way, it's a bit like 'earthing' or grounding oneself after built up stress of day to day living.

[@ShireWitch]

Made it to Swanage in July 2019, thanks for the inspiration Rick. Same as you, landlocked county and hours to the sea 😏

[@julzej2179]

Great vlog... Know it very well and been going there for 30+ years *scary*. Do you remember the 5ft amethyst they used to have in that crystal shop... And when Dino's was just a caravan lol. Summer campsite up priest way too. Studland is awesome too. Love the area so much I moved to Bournemouth outskirts (more work opportunities). Awesome walks along the cliff tops at Durlston. Thank you for a well executed vid :-)

[@gguerard]

Looking forward to this ride along!!!

[@swanagedorset01]

The weird shop is now Sue's Cards. The shop has moved to The Old Forge which is on the High Street opposite Jewsons

[@jamessd7677]

Touching regards your dads plaque, you outta visit more often, thanks mate.

[@theadventuresoflario]

Brilliant, cheers Rick 👍

[@TUGMASTERUK1]

Enjoyed that Rick, very interesting.

[@Rabbitunderground]

Shades look super cool and sharp.

[@jackmckinnon8256]

thanks for the video rick . I was born and bred in swanage but left just over 20 years ago . The place hasn't really changed much , johns toy shop ?? i remember buying britains toys from they 30 plus years ago !! i worked on the quay straight from school on the little speed boats , maybe you remember them ?? thanks again from northern Canada :)

[@vansolo9794]

Yes, Rick, it has been a long time since you've been out on a day trip....and even longer since you've done an astronomy session ( hint hint)

[@daccuiz]

nice place rick greetings from Greece!

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great video Rick. I live just down the road in Poole. If you're down this way again try baiter park at poole, it has a special motorhome car park with long bays right on the harbours edge and a short walk to poole quay.

[@Dug_Out]

A Rick world van drive. Just the tonic👍

[@peterlewis5670]

great video although i am in agreement best to visit coast on sunny day. I also enjoy all weather ie winter , winds , rain. If you can get into that mind-set i feel the longing for the sea will be with you all-year-round. look forward to the next "sea" related video

[@windshear33]

Its the same as Penzance, closed for the winter. Took some family hols in Swanage, we used to stay up the other end self catering at Highcliffe Road on the corner with Ulwell Road.

[@hitchjack]

I liked this video for the Persian Rug alone, the rest was a bonus!

[@nigelamor6682]

Love Swanage and my sea fix. I also live in landlocked Wiltshire

[@themawnz]

If you are ever in NZ Rick, i am going to take you to a few of my favorite places in the world.