Day Trips to Europe Why, What Take and Where go.

Continuing this series of videos on one day trips to Europe we look in more detail at:
Why I do these trips.
What documentation and kit I take with me.
Where, some suggestions of where to go.
So many places out there waiting to be explored.

[@seamusmcbride2832]

Logically laid out. Meticulously planned. Built, tested, and trimmed through experience. Very Patrick. Thank you, sir...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Seamus, I like to be organised and everything in it's place, mind you my wife says I have OCD...haha..... thanks Pat 😊

[@MarcGordonChandler]

I think whatever you do, Pat, you make everything seem so accessible to everybody - young, old, active, semi-active - and that's one of your most endearing qualities. You don't have to have specialist knowledge, or be an ultra-athlete, or have an unlimited amount of financial resources, to get outdoors and go exploring, whether that's around your local area for a day, or further afield. You inspire so many people, who are often filled with self-doubt, to give something new a try, which can open doors and give them a new lease of life. Many people would find travelling to Europe daunting and intimidating, but your gentle guidance, advice and encouragement, and the way you relate to people transcends barriers, and is often all that's needed for people to feel renewed, re-invigorated, and ready to take on new challenges. Quite simply, your videos are life-changing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much Marc for those kind words, and yes if I can inspire people to have more adventurous lives the that is great.....all the best Pat

[@davidedwards4707]

Hey up Pat, one word, Valencia. Ryan air fly there and it's blooming stunning, don't deny your self.... Ps sorry I meant to send a Xmas card last year but the run up was a little choppy and forgot, however merry Xmas 😂

[@PrestoWind]

I visit just to watch Patrick draw a pint. It's so satisfying.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Feels so good as well as the glass fills up with foaming beer, then settles into a pint of amber nectar....... all the best Pat 😊

[@garrygreen3210]

There are few better pleasures than listening to Pat of an evening, having a beer in his pub shed. Outstanding Pat lad, cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Garry and it’s always nice to share a drink and chat to my viewers from the pub shed……thanks Pat

[@timmanc]

I firmly believe that keeping the mind active with planning, learning and doing is a huge positive for both mental and physical health as you get older. And by older I mean older in general, I am in my 40s and try to make sure I am always engaging in those 3 principles

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes totally agree, use it or loose it. I always have several projects on the go, or a camping or day trip to plan, I enjoy it and I always have things to do, all that and 3 nights dancing, I better live a long time or I,m not going to be happy........ all the best Pat 😊

[@taxalterror]

Another top video Patrick, you are a very organized man, I would probably end up getting lost, and I would drink to much , Haha Cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I like to be organised, but after a few beers and a drop of wine, anything can happen...... all the best Pat

[@wpl-lifemusiceverything3090]

Another great video Pat…definitely on my to do list - a wee trip or two like that. “The lads from work at Barnsley’?! 😂😂😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Have fun....you can cram in so much in one day, a real mini adventure, get yourself a man bag as well !!....... all the best Pat

[@sylviarowley6668]

So excited this morning to see you have a new video out!! Great info there for anyone travelling, I did have a little chuckle when you mentioned the spare underwear! I’m 61 now but when I was a school, about 13 years old and did cross country, I slid over in a large muddy puddle & yes the knickers had to come off with no spares, I had to sit in class without any as the PE teacher washed & dried mine, unfortunately when she came to return them, she called out a different girl, hence to say the whole class of girls & boys knew I had been sitting there without any. I can laugh now but back then terribly embarrassing. So ever since then, I carry a spare pair!!😂 Thanks for a smashing video & already looking forward to the next! No rest for the wicked as they say! 😂❤xx

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha, yes a story you will always remember Sylvia, and I could imagine your embarrassment at 13 years old, but definitely worth carrying spares, who knows when they might come in useful. Always nice to talk to my viewers from the pub shed, it does feel like I,am chatting to old friends, anyway been sorting out my summer camping, I can hear the hills calling and will be getting back to some wild camping...... thanks Pat 😊

[@psychokeef]

Great video pat and very informative and as always entertaining when coming from your pub. Safe travels on your journeys across Europe and I hope you have a great time👏👏👏👍#Thesheffieldlegend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, it is always nice to chat to my viewers from the pub, and share a few beers. Will be having a few trips later in the year, after the summer rush, but the hills are calling and I will be back out in my tent soon........ thanks Pat 😊

[@peterpurshouse4469]

Hi there Pat. Pleased that you shut that door, there was such a draft. I was a little surprised that you are drinking that smooth pour Guinness and not the traditional Guinness. I have always fancied flying to Barra in the outer Hebrides. Landing and taking off on the beach. But the fare is astronomical. Walking From your Pub Shed, your garden path takes some negotiating. See you out on the next adventure. Take care, keep safe and keep smiling. Cheers 🍻 Pete.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Pete, no don't want any draughts in the pub shed, just a warm cozy place, the Guinness was just a basic can but came through the hand pull very smooth, Barra trip sound something you have to do one day....... thanks Pat

[@chrismcdonagh5108]

Another great video Pat, even better coming from the pub shed. I always look forward to your videos, keep them coming!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, will do!.....always a good time in the pub shed, chatting to my viewers......thanks Pat

[@michaelhamer1277]

brilliant pat.. some good tips there mate... safe travels. look forward to your next adventure mate...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mick 👍....been updating my summer camping gear, so will be heading for the hills......thanks Pat

[@rogerhowis]

Hi patrick just hearing the tone of your voice makes me smile . Great video as ever!! look forward to seeing you cooking and wild camping

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Roger, always nice to chat to my viewers, planning plenty of wild camps for the future, these days trips are great fun, but I,am missing the isolation of the hills....... all the best Pat

[@raymondvgregory2372]

Hi Patrick, its very interesting to hear about all the kit you take on your 1 day trips abroad. Ray xxx

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ray, at least I will be prepared for any eventuality........ thanks Pat

[@EamonAdams]

Great to hear about your adventures and your preparation. Your pub is looking very comfortable... enjoy the pints both at home and on your travels, Thanks again for the interesting video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Eamon 👍....always nice to have a chat from the pub......thanks Pat

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Brilliantly done Pat. Always interesting and unfailingly entertaining.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Terry, nice to share some thoughts, and a few beers of course….. thanks Pat

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I meant to say also that the vacuum packing undies is a genius idea! I always carry socks/pants/teeshirt(or base layer) . Plus spare cable to go with the charge pack.

[@dannyhampshire9077]

Pat just love the chatter in the pub shed and having just retired thinking I may follow you ideas and do a trip abroad for the day beats setting at home looking out the window 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds great Danny, hope I've given you a few ideas.....all the best Pat

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Fantabbydosy Pat, very informative with your very own inimitable style & humour. ❤🙏🏻👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you kindly......great to share, and entertain.....thanks Pat

[@anjkovo2138]

Oh when i was younger my joy was riding my bike through the the beautiful lavender fields of Provence. Love to do that again

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wonderful!....I would say go for it and relive those great memories.....thanks Pat

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

You need your own Tv programme, as many people would learn a lot from you. Looking forward to your next adventure, Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Very nice of you to say, it is a pleasure to share my adventures with like minded people.....thanks Pat

[@itsjackbandit]

Ah, the pub shed. My favorite place I've never been to.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Always a good time in my pub shed, and great to chat to my viewers......all the best Pat

[@maryannmitchell1734]

Nice to see you up and about again on a regular basis Patrick . Miss your videos even the pub shed is entertaining. ATB Gail from Worcester Massachusetts 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

More to come Gail, been planning some wild camps for next few months, I loved doing these one day trips to European cities but I haved missed the wild camping, Nice to have a chat to everyone from my pub shed, next time from a tent..... thanks Pat

[@pete2347]

Thanks for the great travel tips Pat and for sharing your knowledge and experience. Lots to see and do in Dublin on a day trip especially a visit to the Guinness Brewery. Kilmainham Gaol is also very interesting. If you decide to stay there longer there's fabulous hiking in the Wicklow mountains which are very close to Dublin. As always looking forward to your upcoming videos. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Pete in Dublin at moment, plenty of to see and some great pubs……thanks Pat

[@pete2347]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Cheers Pat🍻 Enjoy your stay in Dublin!

[@Paul_Greenwood_]

Brilliant video Pat and always like seeing the pub shed, I’ve got a spare Guinness glass that I could send you in post free of charge no worries pal.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, yes always a good time in the pub shed, and great to be able to chat to my viewers, thanks for the offer of the Guinness glass, but I did buy some.....thank you again, all the best Pat

[@ferjanyen]

Hi Pat, very good tips for days trips, thanks! Good luck for all the next ones!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you, just an extension of my wild camping list, just alot more documentation......thanks Pat

[@nataliesmith303]

Some great advice as usual Pat. Loving the adventures you’re having. Yes I think we would all appreciate a short of your journey even if it’s just a snap shot. Safe travels 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Natalie, loving the trips, may try a few shorts in the future, but I can hear the hills calling...... thanks Pat

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

Great listening to your chat. Very encouraging!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it!.......thanks Pat

[@stephenjamieson1003]

Another great vlog Pat, the Pub shed always looks fantastic,looking forward to seeing your ongoing travels soon cheers 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen, always good to chat to everyone from the pub shed...... thanks Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, cracking video, that hand pulled Guiness looked great, that must be a first. Sorry to hear about your achilles heel playing up hope it heals soon and you can stretch your legs soon, mind you a camp in the woods is always such good fun, or even a return to that look out perched over the city where you had a fish supper. Seeing the outro with the snow on the Pyrenees reminded me that I will be flying over that too tomorrow as i have to make a return journey for my fathers funeral on Wednesday. I've been absent for a while on KZbin whilst I get my head around it. Although he wasnt into wild camping he did love to travel even if it was even only for a day, thats something he passed down to me. Some great tips especially the Oyster card railcard link up. I'm sure there will be lots of people who didnt know that one. I did chuckle with the vac packed underway but its such a good idea. You do see people making telephone payments all the time, I have yet to try it. It does worry me loosing the phone we use it for so much these days. Heres one tip that I have found useful and that is to take a multi point extensión lead, I often find you dont have an outlet by the bed and this helps of course going with my wife allows us to charge multiple devices and the best part is I have two of them one with a continental plug on it and the other with UK 3 pin. Anyway have a great weekend. All the best!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David, sorry to hear about your father, but a sad part of life that we all have to experience, hope everything goes well, the snow capped Pyrenees were such a beautiful sight. My Achilles tendon has caused me alot of problems, but is alot better now, it has probably taught me a good lesson on taking more care. The extra lead is a good idea with so many devices that need charging nower days, and he's we do now rely on our mobiles so much, myself included........ thanks Pat

[@patcosgrove3077]

loved the pub Pat in 1974 i had a eurorail pass and traveied all throu europe we used to call it the eurorail hotel get on in one country and wake up in another great video

[@bennyhill4228]

Never had one of those but when my late father worked for the railway, we as kids had a travelcard where we could travel any distance across the network for free up to 15 times a year filling in the dates of travel on a lil card, after that it was a 3rd off, for close relatives of British Rail workers, until they Privatised it and it all went down the urinal thereafter sadly.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a great benifit for railway workers, so sad it not now there.....thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds the perfect way to spend the time of your youth, we did it in cars, but eurail just perfect.....thanks Pat

[@Chris-nc6dx]

Inspirational, love the channel and the pub

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris...... all the best Pat

[@218colin1]

Very informative video thank you pat. Answered a few questions I had.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad it was helpful Colin, so many places just a hour away..... thanks Pat

[@jimbellas459]

Good video Pat, as always I enjoyed watching it. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jim 👍....will be back out wild camping while summer airfares high then few trips end of year.... thanks Pat

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Always great to see a video from you Pat. I was watching this with 'a wee dram'. Entertaining and informative. Cheers 🥃 Take care All the best D & B 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it and always nice to sit in my pub and chat to my viewers, looking forward to some great wildcamps in the next few months.....thanks Pat

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi pat, fantastic vid, full of great info as always, thanks old dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Old Dave, always nice to chat to my viewers about anything while in the pub shed...... thanks Pat

[@steelcityowl1]

Brilliant as ever Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you, it makes a change to do something like these one day trips, but I can see me returning back to wild camping very soon....... thanks Pat

[@kmag7122]

so funny was just thinking I wonder what Patrick is upto 😂😂😂😂😂always good to see you 🍺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad I cropped up in your thoughts, always nice to share a drink and have a chat with my viewers...... thanks Pat

[@Davejono2]

I'm the same I love the process it's great missioning

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Dave, a great way to spend a day......thanks Pat

[@Davejono2]

@@patrickdickinson6492 respect pat

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Great advice - if you push a pencil into any zip it will open - try it! stay safe Patrick

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Never thought of that Frank, I,ll try it on a old zip..... thanks for the info........Pat

[@AshleyBaker-vd7xj]

Good 👍 video looking forward to the next one

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ashley, next video we'll be back out camping, the hills are calling...... thanks Pat

[@user-ro6mw9dj7g]

Hi Patrick really look forward to all your videos, please keep going cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, will do!...I love making them as much as you enjoy watching them........ thanks Pat

[@dannybb2000]

❤ nice one Pat. Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You are so welcome and you are the first comment.....thanks Pat

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

Terrific video, Pat. Lots of interesting tips for people traveling. It was good to be back in the pub shed. :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes always good to be back in the pub shed, sharing a pint and chatting to my viewers .......... thanks Pat

[@AndyWragg]

Can't beat a drop or three of the black stuff. I go through phases where I'll drink it in the local over my usual tipple. Good to see you are in decent nic, despite the Achilles niggle. Looking forward to your next adventure, all the best Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, yes after a few trips to Ireland got a likeing for your stouts, and it ioos so consistant where ever you go, next video definetly back out wild camping, I have along list of camps to do, and I,am not getting any yonger......all the best Pat

[@paulineprawl118]

GOOD VLOG PAT ,LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MANY MORE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ,TAKE CARE X

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Pauline and I will....love these trips, but love the wild camping as well......thanks Pat

[@paulineprawl118]

@@patrickdickinson6492 WE LIKE CAMPING SITTING ROUND CAMP FIRE HAVING A DRINK AND JACKET POTATO ON FIRE OR TOAST WE HAVE A LITTLE VAN [FIAT SCUDO] MADE A PULLL OUT BED ,AND WORK TOP ,LOVE BEING OUT DOORS IN FREASH AIR .TAKE CARE HAPPY CAMPING X

[@markjakeway2035]

Another great video. Interesting and entertaining, Please keep them coming..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark, yes plenty of new ideas for future videos, I can feel the hills calling so next few videos will be back out wild camping........ all the best Pat

[@bennyhill4228]

Always good company in your Pub Shed Pat, and i love your one day trips, your last one was awesome. Edit, i think it's the Proverbial " watching the world go by" Next time you on a Plane again Pat, could you capture some more Arial Footage, such lovely views from an Aircraft. Thank you pat hope the Achilles heals soon 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, a great way to spend a day, and the view out the plane window is worth it for that alone......thanks Pat

[@thehoff820]

Great video been following for a while and this is giving me some ideas. I am 41 in May, single no kids and have always wanted to go away alone but not really sure where to go or what to take. This has really helped and made me excited to get away. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That is awesome!...so good to know its given you a few ideas.....all the best Pat

[@pepperpot542]

Bruges for the weekend is great great beer it's medieval great things to see mate

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So good, I have heard Belgium beer is very good..... thanks Pat 😊

[@mokpot]

one minute in: Pub Shed. YAY! 😜🥳🤪

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes good to film from the pub shed , some nice beer and a chat to everyone......... thanks Pat 😁

[@royv1054]

Well done Patrick, keep it up

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you for that, plenty of new videos planned, will be returning to the hills and a few wild camps, which I have really missed...... thanks Pat

[@highlandermachineworks5795]

All I can say is that your videos are worth watching. Granted, I can't take the trips like you. Nor do I have a pub shed. I don't drink anyway. But its noce to have the little escape like that.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its great to be able to share my adventures, wether on a trip or in the pub with you.....all the best Pat

[@as.6577]

Thanks for the video, very interesting and I'm very much with you on the enjoyment of planning and undertaking travel. I like the idea of vacuum packing your emergency clothes as well. When preparing my travel docs I'll also take a print of contact details and address of the British embassy or consulate. I'll then make sure I've copies of all my docs on my phone so I can access them if I've no Internet connection.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes all good ideas, best to be safe than sorry......thanks Pat

[@robertrobert9726]

Hi Patrick. I can fully relate to the enjoyment of travelling, my trips/holidays always start from the moment I leave the house, not once I get out of the airport at the other end. I did my day trip to Dublin last Wednesday, it all went to plan and I really enjoyed the day, (5:30am-1:00am) I wasn't tired at all despite being on 2 hours of sleep! I've booked another solo trip, this time to La Rochelle for 2 days in June, really looking forward to it. I wish I lived closer to the airport to make one day trips more feasible, but 2 days is still perfect especially if I can find a cheap hotel at the other end. I'd personally love to see more of these day trip videos, I really enjoyed the last one. I'm soon going to be 19, only just started solo tripping around the UK last year and now it's finally nice to be doing it internationally. Hoping in the next few years to visit Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as many places in Europe as possible.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Robert, yes we have the same feelings about travelling and you sound like you will have a great and interesting future with what you have planned. Your Dublin trip sounded great, I think there is so much happening and a bit of adhrenalin, you don't have time to feel tired. Remember La Rochelle on a driving trip when I was around 20, still have the photos, and memories, only feels a few years ago. You'll like the place, nice French port ond some lovely resturants.....all the best for the future.....Pat

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Hi Patrick thanks for this interesting video and things you take with you etc. I'm thinking of these day trips away as it's great way to see new places etc. It's good you can get cheap day flights spend time enjoying yourself and getting flight back home. Glad that you covered all the things you took as I did wonder what you needed to take. How to make your stuff safe on journey etc especially on a train journey. Thanks for this video and I hope you do more of these videos in the near future!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I love the one day trips so much in 24 hours, and one of the enjoyable bits is planning, and making sure you have everything, and plenty of plan B's just in case....... all the best Pat

[@anthonyhiggins3135]

Another interesting and informative video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, looking forward to some challenging wild camps in that area.

[@msscoventry]

Great stuff!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it........ thanks Pat 😌

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Well it is like joining and old friend in the pub Pat, and thank you for inviting us in... As an exiled Tyke, I can attest to certain areas of the county which may disapprove of a shoulder bag on a bloke - but not Barnsley... They have embraced the man-bag... Wear it with pride next time out.. Thank you for sharing Pat and please, at least a few Shorts.. 🎥

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to share a few drinks with you, still not convinced I should walk round Barnsley with a man bag.....haha.....thanks Pat

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

@BoredManOutdoors Fancy seeing you in 'ere 😉🍻👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

@@DaveandBuddyOutdoors The GOAT.. I'll settle for a virtual pint with Pat any day of the week 🍻

[@mickd6942]

Man bag in Barnsley , can’t say I’ve seen one lol , I have seen a thirteen million pound bridge though lol.

[@buzzboykin9982]

Thanks for video. Got some hints. Always enjoy the pub. We use tear drop shaped cross body bags when traveling also. Ours have wires in the sling and wire mesh in the bag. Got them years ago on Amazon.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sound a good idea, , I'll have a look at them..... thanks Pat

[@walkandcamp]

Great vid, cheers Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you for that, I,ve just been updating some of my ageing , the hills are calling....... thanks Pat

[@MrTonysco]

Wow thats brilliant Pat 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony.....always good to chat to my viewers from the pub shed..... thanks Pat

[@johnblackmore7558]

Great video Pat, stil interesting to see you visit cities and pubs in Europe, do share with us here. Hope to see another wild camp soon on Kinder, or closer to home with perhaps some typical traditional Yorkshire cooking!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, going to get back out wild camping very soon, I have missed the hills, trips abroad are getting expensive as summer approaches so good to concentrate on camping for a while, and a bit of cooking of course....... thanks Pat 😊

[@timmanc]

Great vid, and back in the pub 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks 👍..... always nice to do a video from the pub and have a good chat to my viewers....... all the best Pat

[@fayeasquith9443]

Great video, cant wait to see a camping video 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Faye, I loved doing these one day trips, they are all micro adventures, that can be done in one day. But I have missed the wild moorlands and hills, so for the next videos we will be back out wild camping 🏕️ and so looking forward to it...... thanks Pat

[@fayeasquith9443]

@patrickdickinson6492 all your videos are enjoyable thank you for great videos

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

Thanks so much Patrick for sharing you adventures. You never disappoint in your videos. Always first class and I sleays look forward to your videos. Have you done any trips to Brugge, Belgium? We were their in 2018 prior to the 'world reset' only there for half a day but thought that 2 days would have been better.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I've never been but would make a great trip, probably on the train, one for the future...... thanks Pat 😀

[@hobit43]

Nice to see you in the pub again Pat, good advise ive never been abroard so these one day trips seem a bit to much of a stretch for me, I think I need a holiday abroad before atempting anything like this, but it does seem like a good idea, the one day trips could give me a tast of the area, and would help in makeing a desision as to whether I would holiday in that destination in the future.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I would definitely recommend trying a few trips, Ireland is certainly cheap to travel to, and no language problems, then you might feel more confident to travel further....all the best Pat

[@bidbandit]

Hopefully when doncaster airport is back open you'll be able to do some trips from there. Can highly recommend prauge as an possibiil destination some great beers and one of the best public transport systems ive ever seen. Great video btw. Always like to see your blogs. Hopefully bump into you again at the Sheffield beer festival sometime. Cheers Andy 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, never been to Prague so one to try, and yes hopefully see you at Sheffield beer festival, will be going to Barrowhill beer festival on the Friday in May…….thanks Pat

[@thetimetraveller6550]

Backing up everything is a great idea from sterling to euros makes perfect sense

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes phones are great untill they go wrong, so back up esential......thanks Pat

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Really interesting and informative. I agree, that a lot of the fun in doing even the simplest trips is in the planning and travelling - picking a place to go, choosing how to go and what to see on the way and researching what to do once you've arrived. Do you also take a pocket torch?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Malcolm he's agree with everything you say, it is the planning that is so interesting, and yes there will be a small torch in my pack somewhere...... thanks Pat

[@RaimoLehtinen]

Great...🙂👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Raimo, nice to chat to my viewers from the pub shed..... thanks Pat 😊

[@neilfleetwood3865]

very useful information, thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Neil, nice to share my thoughts, and share a pint....... thanks Pat

[@olr1home]

Smashing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you, nice to have a chat with my viewers....... thanks Pat

[@Linleys]

Another very enjoyable video. I’m sitting in Pisa airport with my wife awaiting our flight home and used an hour to watch your video. We have had a few days here. I love the travel times too. Barcelona may be next. Take care of your achilles tendon. Don’t stress it while it’s mending. Take care. Cheers Warren 🤠

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Warren, I was there last Oct, a simple trip but so enjoyable. My Achilles tendon is doing very well once I get going, try to build up some miles and taking it slowly, not impressed with get older lark. Looking forward to getting back out on a few wild camping trips, and mix it with a few one day trips...... all the best Pat

[@jimwulstan8592]

Patrick, yes please do film the one day European trips, that last one was great viewing. One thing I always take when travelling is a couple of over the counter Panadol Osteo 650 mg. A flight attendant told me ‘a couple of moderate strength pain killers make any seat/bed/or sleeping position feel comfortable’, and she was right!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jim the pain killers sounds a great idea for a comfortable trip, something to try....... thanks Pat

[@user-qq8bl8cv4b]

Always a treat when you're video's come on mate! I enjoy them all from the shed to the hills.... I'm having a pint with pat. Thanks mate

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice one...always nice to share a pint and have a natter from the pub shed.....thanks Pat

[@mrjiggs3761]

Nice one Pat, very imformative. Good to meet you the other day in Chesterfield btw. All the best MrJiggs

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great to see you, if I don't see you again, same time and place next year, or whenever the next Chesterfield 40's is..........thanks Pat

[@mrjiggs3761]

@@patrickdickinson6492 If you and your mrs like the 1940's/1950's dances Pat, a lot of us that were at the Chesterfield thing go to a night at Dronfield Contact Club on thursday nights at 8pm. You'll get shown how to do all the dances and its only a fiver! Otherwise, see you around. Hope you like my sketch in the book at your favourite place btw :)

[@LordTechnopants]

Into the pub shed for a drink and a natter. Sounds alright to me mate. Lead on.....

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Always great to have a chat to my viewers from the pub shed, like chatting to old friends......thanks Pat

[@Rick-rf7om]

Thanks Patrick, as always a great and informative video. I'd also add my UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC free from the NHS) to the travel card wallet, and have you tried using the Guides feature on your iPhone Maps app? I use it for every new place I travel to whether it be at home or abroad - definitely recommended, it's just like have your own Guide book set-up for your travels and adds to the fun of planning for your trip. In there goes railway stations, hotels, bars, accommodation, etc. Give it a try. As for your passport, I also take a scanned paper copy too and as a last resort I also email a copy to myself, just in case I lose everything but can still hopefully access my email folders if I can get to a place with a computer. Safe travels Patrick, Cheers 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rick, not used the guides feature but will have a look, everything seems to be migrating to a mobile phone now, but probably the way forward. Yes always take a paper copy of passport, for me and both my sons as well, just in case, thanks for the comments and enjoy your travels whenever they are...... thanks Pat

[@kennybrydges9084]

Brilliant Pat… great to see you in the pub shed cheers from Ontario Canada 🍻🙏🏼 ( ex pat) TC man.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you Kenny, hope winter is coming to the end over there, and always nice to chat to viewers from my pub shed........ thanks Pat

[@RobDekkers]

Thanks for the video Patrick! You've got me eager to travel and thirsty (of course ;-) )

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You and me both!....so many places out there......thanks Pat

[@mikewells6403]

Nice one for the tips on the guinness and travelling! Been watching a bloke on KZbin called Noel Philips recently, sure you'll like it. Hope you're achilies gets better soon, much love you absolute legend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike, great to chat to my viewers, and pleased to say my Achilles is improving and looking forward to a return to the hills...... thanks Pat

[@rogerhowis]

just a brilliant video love your content !! Come and do the south downs way

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It would make a great walk, South then the North downs maybe if I ever have the time....thanks Pat 😄

[@IanC_42]

I was surprised how much I could relate to this video, the planning and travel of trip usually ends being more interesting than the destination. I also thought I was the only one that went to extreme lengths with my paperwork and photocopies of everything. I'll probably use some of your security measures as well. I haven't got Guinness but I'll raise my glass of Hobgoblin to you, cheers Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian and yes agree the planning is one of the enjoyable parts of these trips, so many different places and always looking for a bargain, and with the copies always best to be safe......cheers and all the best Pat

[@davidfairbanks3707]

Another great video from the pub shed. Really informative. I know what you mean about being on a high when you get back from a trip, keeps you young. I've only got 1 question. Any of your trips gone totally side ways and left you stranded and do you have a back up plan for that eventuality? Ps I really fancy a Guinness right now 🤣.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David most of the time OK apart from a few delays, did get stranded in Carcassonne and had to make my own way back as I will of mentioned, and yes always ahve a plan B.....thanks Pat

[@davidfairbanks3707]

Thanks Pat. Keep up the good work👍

[@anjkovo2138]

WOW! Excellent collection of Whiskeys you have there Pat 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you kindly, my favourite is the Aberlour 12 year .......thanks Pat

[@OldNickHindle]

Great video Pat 👍 That Guinness looked nice and smooth. Which cans did you use? The original or canned "draught"? Cheers! 🍻

[@CarlJones14]

Pat, you should carry letter from your doctor listing your medications. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Carl....good suggestion.....Pat

[@ErnieCG]

Nice having your own pub

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it was my lockdown project, somewhere nice and quiet to sit....... thanks Pat

[@Jimyjames73]

I'm with you - I enjoy Travelling as well (On my Mountain Bike that is) I like to explore all the back country Roads & any paths that Criss cross the fields😊🚂🚂🚂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it's the travelling, not the actual getting there..... thanks Pat

[@lettucefire]

I always do a kit list on holidays albeit i do mine in google keep .. very modern! Seeing that wards brewery sign to the left of you reminded me of the time i was studying in sheffield back in 1992 the sheffield poly/hallam it department was next to the wards brewery on ecclesall road. Plenty on nights where i drank to much as a student then suffered doubly in lectures with a hangover and the constant smell of beer brewing in lectures 😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I think we can all remember the beer brewing, nice area round there now, with The Sheaf Island Wetherspoons pub next to the brewery building.....those were the days.....thanks Pat

[@roundchops]

i could do with spending a few hrs in there.lol great video pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You and me both!.......thanks Pat

[@chrisdavies73]

Great vid Pat. Have you ever thought about building your own grow room? Tons of different strains of you fancy an alternative to booze👌

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Never thought of that Chris, but I like growing things......thanks Pat

[@andrewbensley6957]

Always love seeing inside your pub shed. What Guinness cans was it you used?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi andrew just the basic tin of Guiness, no widget just a standard can bought from Tesco in a pack.....thanks Pat

[@philipjones9458]

The shots of the Pyrenees seemed like the pilot was helping you to get the best views.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Philip my thoughts exactly, he banked it just at the right time, just perfect……..thanks Pat

[@MrXiberia]

Patrick, could i kindly ask for a link to your backpack that looks perfect for air travel, where did you buy it from? Keep making the best vids on you tube btw, all the best, a fellow sheffielder.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there and nice to hear from a fellow Sheffielder, the back pack I bought a few years ago, but if you look on eBay put in " Easy Jet cabin bag " hopefully something similar should come up. Not too expensive around £15 to £25....... thanks Pat

[@hangoutwithdeggers]

Definitely go to Berlin , it’s a great place to visit , so much to see and some great history for obvious reasons , ….. there’s a lot to do though so I’d recommend a stay over and do 2 days there , all the best Stu

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stu, yes Berlin is on my list of places, probably go with the wife for a few days, like you say so much to see and would love to extend to a visit to Colditz. Anyway just sorting out my summer camping gear as I can hear the hills calling...... all the best Pat

[@hangoutwithdeggers]

@@patrickdickinson6492 look forward to seeing you out camping again 😁 , I’m planning one myself soon 👍🏼 …. All the best ⛺️

[@MrBoxer1200]

Love your work and travel and Guiness... could you please share the exact brand and size of your rucksac and where to find it. Viewing from the U.S. I would like to have the same exact model . Cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there I bought my bag about 5 years ago, but if you put in " Easy Jet under seat cabin bag " on eBay it should bring something similar up....hope this helps..... thanks Pat

[@conororourke6103]

Nice one pat fair play on they Guinness I'm enjoying trying English ales not they hoppy ones more smooth, anyway in my Irish pub shed in uk cheers 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Guinness is so consistent, and having done a few trips to Ireland I,am really getting to like the Stouts, Cork is nice with Guinness, Murphy's and Beamish all to choose from...... thanks Pat

[@Davejono2]

Valencia is lovely

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So I have heard Dave a place I would love to visit one day..... thanks Pat

[@Davejono2]

@@patrickdickinson6492 delicious food good stout beer

[@darrenray6934]

Good to hear you’re still day tripping pat so many nice places. Ireland been one of my favourites having visited a few times. Treat yourself to a Guinness glass of ( my pet ate wrong glass 😂 take care 🙂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Darren yes agree Ireland is a great place, off to Dublin soon with the wife, and yes I will treat myself to a Guinness glass..... thanks Pat

[@darrenray6934]

@@patrickdickinson6492 just had a family weekend in Belfast. Tacking in day trip to mourne mountains. Giants causeway & bushmills whiskey 🥃 distillery. 👍🏻 ps pat it was me that honked you this morning in silver focus. On way home from night on wool packs. Take care pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Darren, yes I remeber, just got a wave in.......thanks Pat

[@eelponna3145]

You should patent that anti theft back bag belt Pat! Great idea!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Just added security, you never know who is out there.....thanks Pat