DEVASTATED DUBROVNIK 🇭🇷

[@garethmoseley8466]

Outstanding reversing sir. I doth my cap to thee.

[@johnhartill7843]

Great video,we’re home and finally got decent Wi-Fi 😃so we can catch up now.it was lovely to meet you in Dunkirk.we’re already planning our next trip….i bet you can’t wait to get out again too?!!can’t wait to see the rest of the videos from your travels 😎

[@lindataylor6093]

Loved Croatia too. Must go back. Stunning scenery

[@Andyarms75]

Fantastic video as always guys !!! Your channel is quickly becoming my favourite on KZbin as you're both just so natural and friendly in front of the camera !!! Fantastic information and advice given which almost feels as though we're on the journey with you all. I'm looking forward to the next one and appreciate all of the time you take to edit . Best wishes.. Andrew

[@RoamingRadfords]

Wow, thank you xxx

[@TravelingVanLife]

Hi Steve, Lynn was nice meeting up with you guys on the camp site, we enjoyed the visit to the old town with you and the boys, great video as always, Steve, Ewa & Olivia

[@RoamingRadfords]

Helloooo to you all!

[@richardlock5284]

Truly brilliant! You are just such happy, positive people. The channel is so informative, - Like you we are never happier than when we are on the road in our MH and we are looking forward to seeing your recommendations on sites you have stayed before. Thank you for the work you put in to deliver this excellent content. It is very much appreciated. When you came to Lymington the other day (we live there) we actually passed the site where you were staying and saw the rally! Had we known we would have said hello

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahh thank you so much Richard x

[@mat5726]

Cracking vid! That water was crystal! Thank for you hard work editing these videos as they are brilliant!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ah thank you x

[@sylviapage8572]

Another great video of your summer travels. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you for coming along with us Sylvia!!

[@suestone7791]

Great vlog, look forward to each one , thankyou! Really want to visit Croatia now more than ever, the crystal blue water….. heaven! I remember the war and what a devastating impact it had on the city😢. Linsay, as a Yorkshire woman myself ( Skipton, now living in the Midlands) , love to hear ginnel and snicket lol 👍👍👍. Steve, skilled driving and so unflappable. Didn’t know you could island hop in a huge motor home, thanks for taking me with you. Safe travels xx

[@RoamingRadfords]

ahh Sue, thank you so much x

[@michaelmoreland544]

Thanks guys another great video.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you Michael!

[@annemarieelton2069]

Just subscribed to your channel & really enjoyed this vlog Such a different way to holiday We visited Croatia twice while on a cruise but never had a land holiday there You are a lovely couple x💚🇮🇪

[@RoamingRadfords]

Welcome along Anne, and thank you for your lovely words x.

[@lindasantamaria5222]

I’m back from my own holiday so getting to enjoy catching up on yours. Once again enjoyed this vlog

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ah thanks Linda, we hope you had a great time x

[@lindasantamaria5222]

@@RoamingRadfords I did, thank you and now I have your vlogs to enjoy to keep the summer vibes going.

[@000caro555]

Always look forward to your videos. X love them x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@Speed270859]

Was there with friends in 2019. Stunning holiday. . . . . '13.40' "I don't like Olives". I'm right with you there Steve, I'm going to go out on a limb and say you absolutely hate celery! Top drawer video edit/assemble combined with Lynn's lovely camera presentation makes these motorhome vids a must see. Take care all of you. Alan.

[@davidowen3393]

Hi Dave from Germany, we enjoyed camp vita in 2015 with our disabled son

[@don-qb4xb]

Brilliant following your tour.

[@dontmentiontheaword]

Another well polished video guys 🙂 We really enjoy watching and following along with you on your journeys. We are hoping to have our van build finished by winter and go to Scotland for Christmas 🎄 Take care Michelle

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohh that would be a lovely trip!

[@dontmentiontheaword]

@@RoamingRadfords Yeah, really looking forward to it. 🙂🙂

[@kennymann459]

Love the video again the beach looking nice and that pizza looked massive that would of done me 2 meals nice views again. Take care guys

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

I loved Croatia when I had a holiday there in May 1989 it was fabulous place to stay, I was 6 months pregnant with my 1st baby., we had a lovely hotel it was as cheap as chips, we couldn’t spend money there fast enough as the local currency was dropping each day., an ice cream was 5pence I think I can remember., we hired a local guy to drive us all around the best areas for sight seeing, very friendly back then too, and took us to the local eateries where the locals hung out to eat it was the best holiday. X

[@dzonikg]

I was in summer 1989 ,cant remebember month..i guess it was problablu totaly cheep for people from west then because it was inflation whole 1989 ,stoped only in end off year

[@claesnilander4933]

Absolutely love your videos. Looking forwards to see your favorite campsites in Croatia . We have a motorhome that is 9 meters long so pretty much like yours. Claes Sweden

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hello Claes! Welcome along x

[@geoffreyruncieman9503]

Lovely old town every thing extra all adds up sate travels catch you next time 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Absolutely!

[@les.6343]

Love the scenery and campsites. On the subject of of grounding out the towbar the rear of the kontiki is a heck of a design failure by swift, having said that there are a lot of large motorhomes across the spectrum that suffer the same without even a towbar.

[@24473878]

I del adria motor homes on my truck and the ones with a towing bar are a right pain to load with out it touching the floor.

[@gaynorprior344]

Brilliant thanks for the entertaining time x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Gaynor x

[@MultiCamalot]

Love your travels! The "wok of shame" made me laugh . Some great views to!👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

It was hilarious!

[@piersmettrick]

Remember going to Dubrovnik when it was still Yugoslavia in the 70s with my parents and swimming in the Harbour is a stunning place, it was very sad to see what the war did to the place and the people and by the look of a lot more busy now

[@RoamingRadfords]

My Mum said exactly the same!

[@xtreme3minutevideos887]

Guys I really like the new Kon-Tiki and I'm close to ordering the 884 here in New Zealand but I just noticed in the toilet there are 3 floor levels, 2 small steps in front of the toilet but hardly big enough to stand on and a possible hazard when you step back from the basin, especially for guests who are not used to it. Wondering if your 874 is the same, if so, would love to hear your thoughts and experience with this. It seems like a design stuff up to me in an otherwise beautiful van.

[@BB-fb9wy]

Dubrovnik definitely, absolutely, without any shadow of doubt needs more than a few hours guys! Come on.

[@RoamingRadfords]

There were just so many people there 🥲

[@northernstar4811]

A day or two in the city is o.k. The walk around the walls is a must. After a couple of days then a boat tour to some of the nearby islands ( Lokrum or the Elaphiti Islands) or to nearby places ie. Cavtat.

[@BluePeace2]

@@RoamingRadfords we were just there a few weeks ago and it was empty compared to many of the major tourist cities in a Europe! We were really happy 😂

[@michaelfairminer4564]

Fantastic area hope to visit there next year keep the good work up 🇬🇧

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Michael!

[@steveyorke9166]

Love your travels, Love Croatia been there 5 times in Motorhome in the spring but going in September this year. What time of year were you there ? Keep the video coming

[@RoamingRadfords]

Last week!

[@ari.voutilainen]

Been in Dubrovnik once during a Mediterranean cruise. What a lovely place but with a painful recent history. And yes, Island hopping with a motorhome is a thing also here in the 🇫🇮 archipelago. You must head up North sometime.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohhh Ari, sounds like a great idea x

[@leed206]

Ok I have a question. All those blue undercover things with a barrier, are they all toll roads plse? Seems to be heaps of them, yes we have a few in Australia, but usually in, or near main cities in each state, and sometimes you can get round them using old roads.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes they are toll booths x

[@daverman68]

Loving it keep them coming 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks David x

[@timrichards6321]

Hi Just found your channel. Very professional. We have a Motorhome and probably the best thing we have bought so I know why you enjoy it so much. Not driven it to Croatia but I do drive down there in a car about once a year as we have bought a place on Vis. Ferry from Split if you are interested. No campsite that I am aware of but plenty of free parking. Very beautiful island and much cheaper than Hvar or Brac. Used for filming Mama Mia 11. Enjoy Croatia !

[@RoamingRadfords]

Welcome along!! Sounds like heaven!

[@stuarteaves5398]

Went to Porec ,when I was a lot younger, fantastic place

[@donchapman4702]

Absolutely love Dubrovnik and a great video. What was the name of the restaurant by the sea where you had the two pizza's? Looked amazing

[@RoamingRadfords]

Beach Bar Delfin maps.app.goo.gl/sRjLKcA5WP5aNddj8?g_st=ic

[@citydesk4527]

I think the 'Feta and Spinach' pastry items were Burek, one of my favourite snacks when I travel in South East Europe.

[@GregVirgoe]

You can park at the hospital which is walking distance from the town for about £10 a night

[@RoamingRadfords]

That is a great tip - would our giant van fit in it too?

[@jasonhadlow9198]

Campsites crazy expensive 😳 We'll certainly be visiting, but not in season and using an ACSI card for sure!

[@RoamingRadfords]

That’s a good shout!!

[@pamelaselway6669]

Price of campsites has increased a lot in the last 10 years. Perhaps trying to get the money back from loss in the pandemic. Our campsites were all on the beaches but a bit steep. Loved Dubrovnic even though it was 34° when we went.

[@iknowjack4693]

Loving the trip, we are heading there next week, I got a revolut card as I seen you had 1, is it not cost effective as the monzo? Excited to see where you are next 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

We have both Monzo and Revolut and they both have they’re advantages

[@iknowjack4693]

Cheers, will probably pass you on way down 👍

[@johnrosa3954]

Hi again John from haraska, just a quick question for you as myself and family are saying your swift is doing 27 to the gallon, I think not so to shut us all up what's your take on knowing you have 1 cheers John.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hi John. It seems like an age since I drove the van last and I can’t remember what MPG we were getting, but I’m pretty sure I answered it in a question on here, so if that’s what you read, that’s what I put. I know we were getting around 8mpg in the American RV and it’s a darn sight more economical than that. We should be heading back out in it again soon, hopefully February half term so ask me again after that and I’ll let you know…

[@johnrosa3954]

Ok thanx for that, is back to croatia this year, we are there 3 months mid May onwards visiting my family in dubrovnik also on korculer island then 2 more years and we emigrate there and let our house in old town dubrovnik pay for our early retirement. Hope to see you soon down there maybe 1 day soon thanx john and tracey

[@marklilley4388]

Is there no system to lift up the suspension for uneven terrain?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes there are airbags, they’re expensive but we need to consider getting them

[@lowrider075]

We have the same problem with our Autotrail Chieftain.....the towbar has quickly become our warning sound when accessing places 🤔 Seems like the trade off for extra room is the massive overhang....it is what it is 😉

[@RoamingRadfords]

There is always a compromise with a Motorhome!

[@alarmactionukalarmactionuk893]

I once stayed at lake Bled, Slovenia and it was a beautiful holiday setting.

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s stunning!!!

[@natashajones5861]

Hi, love your channel. We are just completing our first panel conversion & are ready for our first trip to the show in a couple of weeks. Sorry to be personal, but I am a woman of similar size to yourself and I love your outfits. Would you be able to tell me where you get your leggings? Enjoy your travels. Thanks, Tasha x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hey Tasha! How exciting! I get my leggings from here, use this link and you’ll get a discount on your first order x i.refs.cc/9rfMBlXy

[@gereshomeE]

I remember when Yugoslavia fell. - THANK YOU! 🙏✝️

[@johnrosa3954]

Debar Dan kako si.. hi how are you both I'm glad you like my country hrvatska, I was born and raised in dubrovnik and now live in Derbyshire, the question I need to ask is after you left dubrovnik what camp site did you stop at afterwards, which it looks like maskara if so could you confirm the sight and location thank you borza/john.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hi John, we do love Croatia, it was Camping Viter, all the information and links to the locations are in the video description

[@johnrosa3954]

@@RoamingRadfords thank you for your reply hope to see you maybe 1 day in dubrovnik. John...

[@stellaswancounselling]

I have a complaint. They are not long enough. Love it ❤️👍⭐️👏🏻😍🤩😂👏🏻

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ah ha ha! Thank you!

[@sallybiddick]

That water!!!!!!! gorgeous!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Gorgeous Sally!!

[@sallymurray2147]

Great video I have never been to dubrovnik it looked nice there the other campsite cone motorhome place looked nice as well wish I could go abroad but as I am on my own I don't like the idea of different money and driving on the wrong side

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahh that’s a shame. They add things you can get used to quite quickly x

[@northernstar4811]

I think a day or two in Dubrovnik is o.k. The walk around the walls is a must for the views although its not cheap. If you are based in Dubrovnik after a couple of days you can consider a boat tour to some of the nearby islands ( Lokrum or the Elaphiti Islands) or to local picturesque places ie. the sea side village of Cavtat.

[@RoamingRadfords]

It was more about money and value for money than anything else. We are a family of 5, so tickets to walk the walls would have been Aprox €100, and it was so busy! After we left Dubrovnik we island hopped with the Motorhome and visited some incredibly beautiful and interesting sites.

[@Bombabingbong66]

I think it was Cheap for 5, all the facilities, Stunning Location!!! Its 150 euros a night for a bog standard villa n pool in a French village.

[@RoamingRadfords]

I still wish they had come and cleaned for us!! 🤣🤣

[@momwith4brats1]

This brought back memories I was there in 2008 Love the history!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Wow!! I wonder how different it was? Maybe less tourists then?

[@momwith4brats1]

@@RoamingRadfords We actually could walk the wall then and we went in November so yes less crowded and the weather was not so hot.

[@agriben7591]

wow some of those roads look nice

[@RoamingRadfords]

They are glorious!

[@usyou4165]

Enjoy watching your travels but would like to see more of the places u are staying especially longer drone footage !! Rather than what you eat !

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

When buying a Motorhome is there an option to order a vehicle with changeable ride height?

[@RoamingRadfords]

There’s no option for this from the manufacturer Alistair, in fact I think there’s only about 3 or 4 options you can choose from Swift and they’re relating to the choice of engine and gearbox they build your vehicle on and the tow-bar I believe.

[@peterbowie7347]

You should visit Jasenovac, very interesting story of Croatia ... Cheers

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohhh next time!

[@willi19391]

Yup, Jasenovac was a holiday camp reserved for Serbs only.... 😆

[@dawnallard6841]

If you are that way visit Korcula it’s lovely

[@RoamingRadfords]

We live Korcula!

[@Andeana13]

Where was your destination after you left Dubrovnik?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hi Andeana, this is the next video in the 2022 Summer Road Trip series kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5LIfn2KgtOZrbM And here’s the playlist to watch them in order kzbin.info/aero/PLm8vXtAwkM4EuiyrceHvynR_NZa8KXQ7l

[@motorhomehappiness1268]

Great video guys have a safe journey back home and hope the boys had a absolutely fantastic time away in your new beautiful motorhome if you have any plans for October well I have some big news I have agreed a motorhome happiness rally in October for the school week holiday and I would love it if you's can come to the motorhome happiness halloween rally in Gretna Green on the Scottish borders and would love for you all to come to the rally have a safe journey home love from James and Dionne and Motorhome Happiness team xxxxx

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks James x

[@EVANGELIA32]

We waiting you all in Greece this year ❤️

[@RoamingRadfords]

We love Greece!

[@RoaminRob]

Spending some wedge on sites you guys 😜

[@RoamingRadfords]

Mixing it up!!

[@janicebell605]

Why didn’t you go on the cable car ride in Dubrovnik?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Time, money and crowds in the end!

[@jackfinn2199]

I didn’t even know that you could go island hopping in a motorhome. Wow!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes!!! By bridge and by ferry!!!

[@Photostoryhr]

Why is the title of your video "devastated Dubrovnik". I do not get it.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hi, did you watch the video? There were a few things that were upsetting. The first was our cancelled tour, then next was the price of our campsite, but most importantly was seeing the devastation and aftermath of the war in the early 90s, and drawing parallels to current world situations.

[@Photostoryhr]

@@RoamingRadfords I did watch the video. You had some bad luck, your tour was cancelled, the price of campsite was high, that is unfortunate, but the title of your video does not make sense. This is 2022, your video is not about history.

[@beaudibble2093]

Just 1 ? Are there road tolls in Croatia 🇭🇷

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes, some of the inland motorways are toll roads.

[@beaudibble2093]

Thank you guys planning a road trip in my motorhome for 2024 from Uk to Croatia 🇭🇷 really greatful for all the information

[@dzonikg]

​@@beaudibble2093 You can go with out paying...there is road call "Jadranska magistrala" or in english Adriatic Highway..its 2 line road build in 60s along Adriatic coast try whole Yugoslavia from Slovenia to border off Albania..so if you drive with it you want pay anuthing,and road is very scenic because it rides mostly just by the sea ..but there is new highway which is 130 km/h which is payed road and is inland and not scenic..so depends if you are in hurry or not ,off course driving on new highway is easeir but also you want see much ,i prefer old road for scenery and free is bonus

[@beaudibble2093]

Thank you so much your advice means alot as it will enhance our trip greatly

[@willi19391]

@@dzonikg Hey, did you people almost destroyed Dubrovnik in 1991?

[@denisecafferky2248]

Well done getting out of that caravan park 😉👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Denise x

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Looked good. You must love Croatia, because it seems a bit rip-offy 😳👍💙❤️

[@silviah2302]

the health benefits of sea, sun, swimming and the smell of evergreen trees are endless....pebbles give you a really good foot massage hahaha....

[@RoamingRadfords]

All of this!!!

[@silviah2302]

@@RoamingRadfords and the seafood of course 😉

[@neilmiles9211]

When you get back you need to get some air assist on the back of that, jack it up and stop grinding out

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are looking at options!

[@RobertSmith-cv1cu]

Since covid costs have risen. Only to be expected really. We live in Spain and a lot of places have asked for cash. Again understandable. The tourist industry has had a hugh struggle over covid times. We all have to make a living. It will even out but for now all things must increase in price. We have had low inflation for such a long time we have all forgotten increases.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Absolutely, to all of this!

[@stevewild4988]

Great video maybe invest in air suspension if I was you 👍👍

[@Nasphotography13]

Canny bit of driving Steve

[@lilabukvic4216]

Not all understand Dubrovnik soul. You not says water this is Adriatic sea😂❤

[@jameshblack]

The bmw at the start “import “ more like stolen

[@willi19391]

Could be, Montenegro is mafia country.

[@mclaren8612]

You need to watch game of thrones

[@RoamingRadfords]

I know, but we are so far behind it’s a huge time commitment!

[@johnnewby8720]

was In Dubrovnik 1991 Not A Good Time

[@RoamingRadfords]

No, I can only imagine.

[@brendagore1115]

Tax purposes yet uk don't want to take cash at places

[@laurencefahey2085]

Wow you guys are going through bucket loads of dough , not cheap this camper-van hobby of yours 😂😂😂

[@RoamingRadfords]

I know Laurence, it’s eye watering at times 🤣🤣

[@dzonikg]

28 pounds per person for just walking the walls...just wow...i glad i did it few times while it was still free..how one TV series (i did not watch ) rised prices so much in one city. At least in Kotor is still free to walk the city walls.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are 5 people! I don’t mind spending some money, but over £100 just wasn’t worth it! Plus we know some incredible other places to visit!

[@danielpaulgould4530]

like the leggings

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x