Touring NORTH WALES in a CAMPER VAN Part 1 with Florence and the Morgans

In this first episode we awake to a spectacular view at Cregennan, enjoy the beach at Barmouth, find a secluded park-up near the Rhinog Mountains before heading to Llyn Gwynant Campsite, all whist testing out our new TomTom Go Camper SatNav. Visit bit.ly/2LEFvZt for more info.
We are Scott and Ellie Morgan. Florence is our affectionately named Camper Van - A custom, rustic refurbished Fiat Ducato (Talbot Express) van, join us as we take Florence on Van Life, Hiking and Exploring adventures.
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[@johncreen5957]

Great video , I love your style and your wee chats, you earn money anyway you can and don’t worry, if a purest doesn’t like your vlog it’s their issue, thank you

[@Creativecavemanagain]

Good for you guys. Enjoy your TomTom and anything else this channel brings you. I love your videos. You two seem so genuine and are so kind to each other. Cheers

[@infamous7676]

You guys have the best food I've seen in any van life video hmmm...makes me hungry every time!

[@lancetesta7217]

Great video and you shouldn't have to explain why you are promoting something but you did and you did it beautifully. You deserve it.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Lance, KZbin is a funny world, only place you have to apologise for making a living 😅

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

How amazing you got approach by ToMTom my camper go cost me £300 but I love it. I have had to get it replaced as mine started shutting down on its own. Love watching you guys travel

[@barbwarford9310]

Watching this in Canada during the pandemic of 2021. Hope youre well. Please make more vids. We love them.

[@JensGraikowski]

Congrats on being approached by Tom Tom. That's a great step. 👍🏼😉

[@TheKinlock]

You guys are the most genuinely pleasant an exciting van life youtube channel i watch, i can easily watch episodes back to back, please don’t change, saying that you deserve some money for all your efforts

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for your support 🤗 We have no plans to change, will always be open and frank in our films and will only promote products, which fit our lifestyle and we want to use ☺️

[@johnr7769]

Brilliant! When I saw Barmouth Railway Bridge, my heart leapt. In 1959, when I was 5 years old, my Mom, Dad, Brother and I got off the train at Talybont Halt and stayed in a caravan for a week by the sea. Every year since I have visited the Barmouth area. I am so delighted you decided to visit the area. Thank you JOhnR

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is lovely, our very first trip to Wales together was to a B&B on Barmouth seafront so we just had to go back for the nostalgia. It is so different there in the summer sunshine, it was such a nice day ☺️

[@nigel8499]

Two words. 'Simple stunning'. I live an hour away, believe me I feel blessed. I haven't been on holiday for 15 years. I don't need to. Please visit North Wales folks.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hopefully one day we will be settled there too. We love it so much we are going back for another week this summer. There is so much more to see 🤗

[@mattWallJsy]

After a rubbish day, it’s always nice to get home to an Explorer Buddies vlog. Superb camerawork. Gentle pace. Loved it! 👍🏼

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Matthew, sorry to hear you have had a rubbish day. Monday’s are often challenging. I am back at work now but have another week in North Wales to look forward to next week. Can’t wait to be back on the road 🤗

[@mattWallJsy]

Explorer Buddies I’m very lucky to live where I do. You ought to bring Florence for a visit to Guernsey 🇬🇬

[@JensGraikowski]

I know I don't comment very often (I don't know what to say all the time without repeating myself by saying how great, wonderful, beautiful, etc your videos are), but I watch and enjoy all your videos. And Scott, your drone shots are out of this world, my friend. 👍🏼😉

[@CampervanTales]

Lovely video. My son used to work at the nearby Youth Hostel and before work everyday he would either run around or swim across that lake with his dog. He isn't there now, he works up in Scotland at Lochgoilhead Adventure centre.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Oh wow what an amazing way to start your day 🤗

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

No pillows! NOOOO!!!!! I must have my down alternative pillow! At least now you can leave your pillows in the van and won't have to suffer another night without. It is so beautiful there! I hope to one day get to visit that part of the world. We would have to rent a camper van once we got there. We hope to retire in the next 5 to 8 yrs. and will begin our travels. Somewhere in my family tree, there is someone from Wales and I'm hoping I can find out where exactly (and who) so I can visit where a part of me came from. Remember the days when we had to follow maps to get where we were going? It doesn't seem all that long ago! I'm glad that Tom Tom gave you this wonderful device! I'm enjoying your videos! Of course your Christmas dinner in the van all snowed in is my favorite! Peace!

[@bornfreefreedom4900]

Truly amazing. Your both helping me be very happy. Watching your wonderful travels. Going to watch part two now. Before I rest for the night Zzzz. Best wishes to you both. X

[@retirerehirelife4373]

Great video guys, as always. We really look forward to your video’s. Love the little chats you have with a cuppa by the van. They add a great touch. Keep up the great work you too. Rod & Julie x

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Rod and Julie, really kind of you 🤗

[@Jma82-photo-travel-drone]

Beautiful images

[@dalelbiker]

I know I’ve praised you both before but I’m fortunate to be at liberty to do so as much as I desire. You cease to amaze me. I remember as a child being hooked on a good book never able to put it down, being enthused and excited and always going back to it as a favourite for comfort Immersing myself in that world. Except no one could pen the words to about you two. Stay always being my favourite book

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is a really lovely thing to say. More episodes of our trip to North Wales on their way and all the rest are ad free 😉

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Great video, I don’t blame for accepting tom tom’s offer, as you say, if it fits your life style and the channel then why not, you can pick and choose the offers as and when they arise. Keep up the great vlogs👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for your support Mark, really appreciate it 🤗

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi guys a really nice vlog we enjoyed watching this - the weather looked great.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks guys, we were so blessed with that weather 🤗

[@robpower100]

Just another cool video great location too, full support with the Tom Tom sponsor and why not I would rather watch your expeditions around the UK than the BBC or ITV they are more realistic and a joy to watch, keep them coming.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Rob, you hear far less complaints about paying for a TV license than you do a KZbin advert which costs the viewer nothing 😅

[@kingkenny334]

Great vlog guys. Was in North Wales yesterday. A beautiful part of the UK. Would be great if when you went to different places you showed the name of the place on screen. Thanks again for taking time to video these wonderful place. Don’t go down that route of all other you tubers....be natural.

[@paulonthemove5543]

Fantastic video, I really enjoyed it.Stay safe.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Paul, appreciate it 😊

[@SuperEderd]

keep up the excellent work and thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Ed 🤗

[@jonesesjourneys2299]

TomTom couldn't have asked for a better "ad" from any travel channel on youtube. That was gorgeous. I was waiting for you to get back to Wales. You keep putting out content this beautiful, I don't think anyone would even notice if the whole vlog was an ad. :D

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for your kind words. We are heading back to North Wales again for a week on Sunday so we can spend more time enjoying it’s wonders, can’t wait 🤗

[@TinkerBod]

And you two have just finished my day off perfect, no this time we are not walking around Cwmorthin Quarry in the rain we are on our yearly massive road trip currently in the south of france and onward to Barcelona. Excellent work as always. All the best......

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 🤗 Wow that sounds like an epic adventure you are on! Hope we make it over to Europe one day 🤞

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi you two LOL I’m sat in one of your T-shirts watching you 👍 I think you did that promotion very well It felt honest and well delivered and not an over sell The only thing is 5 weeks ago I purchased a new “flipping “ sat nav for my camper and I wish we had got that Tom Tom now !!!! I also think people like to know the cost of thing too? Keep up the good work and the best of luck And best Regards Dave, Jo and Louie 👍😀🐾

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey guys, thank you for such a kind comment. I think the GO camper retails at around £400, it is very new on the market. My favourite features are definitely the way it takes your measurements and weight into account giving you peace of mind and the ability to record our routes 🤗

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Explorer Buddies many thanks 👍😀🐾

[@MotorbikeJunkie644]

Fantastic as always. Hey I'm liking the TomTom 😊

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 🤗

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Wales is awesome... like the tom tom camping .. great idea ... canna beat drone for showing about awesome footage... great vid .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Chris and Sam, appreciate your support 🤗

[@stek2190]

Brilliant video guys some places I've just discovered thanks 😊👍

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

Hi, I’ve only just found your channel, thanks Twitter, just subscribed, I’m a born and bred North Walian , living NRW Llandudno, glad you love my part of Wales, also got lots of catching up to do 👍

[@thevalleywalker]

Cregennan is one of my fave places, as is Barmouth. The even more stunning Cwm Bychan in the Rhinogs, have camped up there too. Great walk up the Roman steps from where you was parked up. Great vlog and nice one on the Tom Tom thing.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for the support Alan, we had hoped for a hike but the weather didn’t hold out for us on that day sadly. We will have to go back 😊

[@RetroRatz]

Hopefully them pillows are now a Florence permanent feature! Piles of clothes, folded towels, crumpled coat.....nothing replaces a pillow lol

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Absolutely, teach us for being cheap skates and not getting some just for the van in the first place 😅

[@Serowman]

enjoyed the blog as usual , love watching your vids , didnt know they had a camper version of tom tom ,looks handy. off to north wales myself very soooon , love it up there and anglesey is just as nice.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Bill, the TomTom GO camper only came out in May I believe. We are back up to North Wales on Sunday. We did head over to Anglesey on our last trip, watch this space for the vlog 🤗

[@theresaboudreau2206]

Beautiful views and great job with the TomTom GO Camper (I didn't know about it and it's now on my list to buy). Thanks.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Theresa, it was only launched in May I believe 😊

[@Clarknorman01]

Great vid, just subscribed. Btw you also just about saw my house and pretty much drove past it in Barmouth :)

[@helenreeley6113]

Ha! Pillows...done that myself. My husband is a pillow-hog (he likes two big ones) so when we opened the bedding cupboard & there were only two small ones, he looked at me like I'd done it on purpose. My latest van-packing failure was just 3wks ago...I spent a good hour re-packing the first-aid box making sure it was it was all up to scratch & wot-not only to forget it. Got home & there it was tidied away in the bathroom cabinet whence it came.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Aww I feel his pain 😅 Hope you didn’t need the first aid box on your trip! We are terrible for taking things out of our first aid box to use at home and forgetting to put them back in, only to need them on the road 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Japhill75]

I’m all about the G&T, Rose and Cuvée....! Great vid... great product to partner with. I’m needing one and the point that you can pop in the van dimensions in and it figures out.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Perfect holiday drinks 🤗 Thanks for your support ☺️

[@exploreearth6275]

Amazing tour, great video

[@emmaedwards8888]

We were only up there the other day too! It was so overcast and rainy we couldn’t see anything at the top of the fort. Deffo need to go back there in better weather. Love your vids, look forward to more in the future. xXx

[@ExplorerBuddies]

it’s such a shame when that happens 😩 Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@madmatt5661]

Barmouth love it there old fashioned sea side town 👍👊

[@annagriffiths717]

Another amazing insight into what Wales can offer us campers 😍🚎 my parents are actually touring from south west wales to north wales in their T25 Annabelle for a month, they were at Barmouth last week😊 not sure if you guys are still touring but will tell them to keep an eye out for you - keep exploring -love it 😍🏄‍♀️🚎

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Oh wow a whole month, so jealous!! They must be having an amazing time! We got back about 10 days ago but we are heading back there for another week on Sunday, can’t wait 🤗

[@annagriffiths717]

Explorer Buddies oh fab another Welsh trip video to look forward to 😊🙋🏼 have told my parents to keep an eye out for you. Just to warn you very thick Welsh accent and obsessed with their t25 Annabelle 😍 enjoy x x

[@Froggywentawandering]

Oooh you're in my favourite place ! I love love love barmouth ^_^

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha especially the sunrise!! We had such a nice chilled afternoon there 🤗

[@Froggywentawandering]

Explorer Buddies yes they are gorgeous there ! I'm heading back that way next week , can't wait !

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Loving the music and the footage.....I have had a Tomtom sat nav for a few years and they are the best sat nav in my eyes...

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Ian, first time we have ever owned a dedicated satnav, we always used an app on our phone before. We are really appreciating the extra features a dedicated device brings us 😊

[@markevans1973]

Great vlog.llyn gwynant campsite is amazing .stayed there in June was 33 degrees .such great facilities there .keep up the great work

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Was a great location, super busy though, would love to see it off season 😊

[@markevans1973]

Explorer Buddies yes too busy .was better after weekend

[@nigeljones9614]

D

[@Camper634]

I’ve had the new TomTom Camper for about 2 months.I still feel the 3rd party management is very poor compared to the Garmin unit.The traffic however is first class.I use a program called tyre for travel to improve the poi management,and this has been a great improvement.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks will have to check out this program you speak of 😊

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

Thankyou

[@iZogAdventure]

Great stuff guys. catching up on your trip with Florence. Excited to be getting our own can in the next few months and start travelling. Interesting to see how you get on with the TomTom. We had mixed experiences in Europe, but really like the lane assist that google maps doesn't offer. :-) hope to see you on the road soon. Darren & Rebecca.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Darren and Rebecca, That will be awesome for you, so many more epic photography opportunities for you guys when you can wake up to beautiful views 🤗

[@martinhonl1227]

Perfektní videa. Moc inspirativní. Přeji hodně krásných zážitků na cestách.

[@kevinbryan3860]

Hi Scott and Ellie. As usual love looking at your vlogs. We are in north Wales as well and was in barmouth on the 4th had a great day would of been cool to have bumped into you. Maybe one day take care.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Kevin, we were there about 2 weeks ago now. It is beautiful there in the sunshine, you had a cracking weekend for it!

[@GadgetJohn]

No pillows, must have done that ourselves at least twice :O Nice review, looks like a good satnav, the camper specific units are really good for the bigger, wider and taller vans.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha that was our first and last time, atleast the new pillows can live in the van now. Definitely good to be able to program the height in, saw a pic of a motorhome stuck under a low bridge recently, that must have been such a nightmare 😅

[@GadgetJohn]

Did you see my DM on Insta?

[@davidgloster319]

Lake Gwynant is an amazing campsite I've been going there for 8yrs now but the Pizza's are a rip off the site itself is brilliant.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Awesome location but very crowded in peak season. Would like to go back at a quieter time of the year. Takeaway Pizzas are expensive where ever you go, good business to be in 😉 Their pizzas beat any dominoes we have ever had though 😅

[@celticwanderer6407]

Awesome 5 ***** Wales Is Land Of Song, Should Try The Gower In South Wales

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Yes we do need to get to that part of the coast, if we can drag Scott away from the mountains 😉

[@dawngreen4074]

Nice video and fun!- as you say it is a balance when you are reviewing products. Must be relevant, not over the top and let the truth be told when you have more experience of its use. Cannot wait for the next trip instalment .... hope the weather improves!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 This episode was filmed 3 weeks ago which has given us time to really test out the TomTom and have really appreciated all its features. It’s always frustrating learning a new gadget but as with everything once you know how it is easy 🤗

[@rovskiDJ]

Get up Crib Goch in that weather Scotty boy, your mad drone skills, gert lush footage and this sat nav business will all be forgotten 🤣! 😘

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha yeh will have to do Crib Goch in good weather, went over it pouring rain and wind so would be nice to see it on a clear day. Back up there next week so will see what I can do 😃👍🏼

[@pakilford]

Hi you two. Another lovely vlog. And a great idea from Tom Tom asking you to review it. Perfect matching as you always go off the main roads into the mountains. That will certainly help thousands of campers. Fantastic filming yet again. Can’t wait for the next part.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching Paul 🤗

[@iamyourfuture808]

Amazing part of the country and only 1.5 hours from me. Hope you guys make it over to Anglesey ..

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Oh that must be so amazing to have that on your door step! This was filmed a few weeks ago now and we DID make it over to Anglesey, watch this space 😉

[@julienorton1067]

iamyourfuture808 absolutely love Angelsey. Just come back from a week in Snowdonia in a cottage near Bala. Could not believe some of the mountain roads. Like you say and your or so away... Beautiful 😊🏞🐶🐾

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

Hi both we are loving your vids I'm a plasterer/carpenter and my wife is a nurse so I've always had a van (love my van) 👍 you have inspired us to sell my swb transit and buy a lwb one and convert it, as soon as we sell this one our journey will start👍 conversion wise we mean😂 unfortunately I'm totally s##t with technology and my wife had to show me where to type this 🙄 so I can't see us making great vids like you do ❤️them 👍. You haven't lost a subscriber by advertising we all have to make money and we hope things go from strength to strength for you thank you once again for inspiring us ❤️ you keep doing what you do and we'll keep following you and maybe just maybe we'll hopefully bumb into you 😉 Brett n Bec x

[@ExplorerBuddies]

As a carpenter you are very well placed to do an epic job. Scott was the most reluctant carpenter you could have met, he had to learn a lot 😅 Sounds like you have many adventures ahead, exciting 🤗 Thanks for your support 🚐😊

[@brianboczko7169]

Loved it

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Brian 🤗

[@johnpaine72]

Evening guys, Loving the tour of my Homeland! Would love to do the same one day and having a guided helping hand via a purpose built sat nav would help immensely. Hope you enjoyed using it!? Also love the way you let us into the conversations you two have as well, lets us know your thoughts whilst out on the road. Perfect video music too!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for your kind words 😊 It’s always a little tricky learning a new gadget, no one likes change haha but now we know how it works we are taking advantage of more of its features 🤗

[@djdidge]

Great vid again. you deserve 100k + subs for sure :)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, not sure if we will ever hit that many subs but we sure are enjoying our vlogging journey 🤗

[@ttxela]

Just leave some pillows in the van 😂 Congratulations on getting the promotion deal - nice one!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, appreciate the support. The new pillows will now be living in the van full time 🤗

[@andreabalderstone4272]

Great vlog as always. Will check out the Tom Tom. Love the save my route feature. 😁

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Andrea, that is definitely my favourite feature I reckon 😊

[@beinggeorgina7584]

I love your videos so much! Can't wait to try out campervan trips in the UK - if they're even a tiny bit like yours I'll be happy! I currently live in the Cayman Islands (always hot here, phew!) but am aspiring to move to England early part of next year.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Ooh what’s the Cayman Islands like? Really don’t know anything about them? There are certainly lots of beautiful places to explore right here in the U.K. 🤗

[@beinggeorgina7584]

We are 3 beautiful warm islands in the Caribbean. Lovely beaches, white sandsn turquoise water, palm trees. But I've lived here all my life and want a change and England has a beauty that appeal to me. Plus it's much larger :)

[@beinggeorgina7584]

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[@ExplorerBuddies]

Wow, it sounds amazing 😍

[@kimhorton6109]

I would love moving to England ass you will I’m sure. A sister, brother and I flew into Manchester a few years ago for three weeks in Cumbria. We rented a home in Hawkshead near Ambleside as a base and a little Renault Clio. We still ooh and aww at the pics and fondly remember the views and people.

[@markbriggs3522]

Your videos are great really enjoy them .the tom tom talk shouldnt bother anyone thats watched you now for a while and its a good wee bonus for you as well.. Not long bought my van and am having my own wee adventures now just love the freedom. Im in south west scotland so quite easy to get to some lovely places. Hope to see you on the road ....have fun.and enjoy.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Mark, really appreciate your support. Oh wow you are in a beautiful part of the world!! So much beauty on your doorstep 🤗

[@markbriggs3522]

I was away a couple of weeks ago to balmaha on the shores of loch lomond and went a walk up connick hill .more like cardiac hill stunning views from up there also part of the west highland way.then parked on the other side of loch lomond in a set.back layby on the shore line and had camp fire at waters edge.peace and tranquility . Cant beat it ...

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Sounds perfect 😍

[@buffplums]

Lovely video folks.

[@davidgloster319]

Im always at Llwyn Gwynant site but where was the park up through the gated road it looked amazing .....cheers Diesel Dave

[@anthonyhughes369]

Vlog ardderchog! Excellent quality video. I’m glad you saw Wales at it’s best.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Anthony 🤗

[@justindenton6865]

I will be buying that satnav

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Justin, hope you enjoy using it. We have one to giveaway on our Instagram page, if you head over and enter you might be in with a chance of winning one!! instagram.com/florence_and_the_morgans look at the post before the last one 🤗

[@waddy78]

Great video, would you have the gps location for the area you stopped at were you ate could you list it in the video descrption? some of the places you find are great i'd like to try and find them. (the one where you went through the gate)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you. Send us an email via our website www.explorerbuddies.co.uk and I will get Scott to send you the details 😊

[@camperteagolfer2386]

Nice video guys, good review off the TomTom not in your face just nice, lets hope it finds the pub ok next month. See you soon.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😃👍🏼

[@DesmondsDonders]

No longer use my TomTom bought fairly recently. A road was re-routed and many junctions changed near us (an A road) one year on TomTom have not managed to update the maps. Three map updates later and it is still wrong. If you follow TomTom instructions you will end up down a narrow lane with no possibility of turning around as the road is blocked before the first possible spot to turn. Open Street Maps updated within a few weeks.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That sounds really frustrating! Maybe try sending an email to them and see if they can send out an update?

[@Seaqueen66]

Your videos are well-constructed and you have a nice balance of discussion and scenic stuff. I also like your choice of music which, combined with your lovely camera-work, is atmospheric, poignantly beautiful at times, and really enhances the landscapes you explore. Top grub too ;-). I mention that because some van-lifers seem to have awful diets and aren't exactly an advert for the healthy, vital outdoor life. Keep 'em coming!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Tess, that is so kind of you. Gosh most people think we have a heart attack diet as we do tend to indulge in the more calorific foods when on the road, we go into holiday mode in the van and indulge ourselves 😅

[@Seaqueen66]

Welcome. I think your food looks hearty and very tasty. It's good to see people actually cooking in their van and enjoying their food.

[@sarahthatsme4220]

Hi. Love watching your vids. Right at the end there’s a campsite. What campsite it that. It look lovely 😊 x

[@blackdogwildtrails3123]

Nice Video as always. Gwynant camp site looked horrendous though. You must have been desperate for Pizza and a Shower to stay on a busy camp site when you could have wild camped not too far away. That's the downside of Tom-Toms. They don't do tracks and forest breaks so I'll stick with OS and Google Earth thanks!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

It was busy, was great weather forecast for the weekend and start of the summer holidays so not surprising. Haha the pizza was a big incentive and needed to find a shower but the main reason was the ability to park our van somewhere safe so we could head out onto the lake on our kayak, it’s always unnerving leaving the van unattended when we are on the kayak as we can’t carry our expensive filming kit on a boat.

[@Camper634]

What drone to use please,and what are your thoughts on it.I would like to get one but don’t really know where to start looking.Thank you.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

We have a DJI Spark which is great as it is light weight, but it loses connection very easily, we can’t fly it from inside the van. We also have a phantom 4 pro which we can not fault but too big for hiking 😊

[@betarev4]

Great video where was the second lake you went to down the dead end cheers

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for the kind comment, the lake is Liyn Cwm Bychan, :-)

[@sillychilly4308]

Hi just come across your channel and would like to say how much I enjoyed them I've spent quite a lot of time in North and South Wales and could quite easily move the given an opportunity. Heading to North Wales this weekend with my girlfriend just wondered if you could tell me the name of the mountain lake where Scott is cooking would love to take her there and also where are you sitting with a mountain range in the background please

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey, we would love to move to Wales some day as well 😊 The lake at the beginning is a national trust place, we filmed the sign at the beginning, that has the name of the location. The other place is the Ogwen Valley.

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

You have one to. :)

[@iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59]

I love your vids so much! I only use Tom Tom they are great! I like this one! Kat xx

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Kat, really kind of you 🤗

[@leeowen7249]

Love the films but the music is outstanding, would love to know the music is by? Looking forward to watching the rest of your films.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks, all of the music is licensed by The Epidemic Sound

[@johnvickers5750]

Hooray! I've actually aspired to something you guys have done but not in your league LOL!😁 We've just returned from 4 day stay at Barmouth with our grandson & had a great time. We stayed accessed just over the rail line where you were parked at the sea rd end. We swam in the sea there too every day! Have you guys been Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk Bedgelert? there's a small car park hidden just off the A498 with a toilet block. Beautiful scenery you could walk through the old tunnel at one time but not sure now. I understand where your at but please don't loose sight of what makes you special❤

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey, oh wow you got some awesome weather for your trip, it’s beautiful there in the sunshine 🤗 I’m not sure if we have been there, will have to check it out ☺️

[@Markus_vancamper]

Nice trip

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

hi there are you allowed to stay in that carpark cos it looks amazing thanks stu and marina

[@ExplorerBuddies]

You won’t believe it but the National Trust turned up the morning after we stayed and erected a no overnight parking sign at the entrance. They said it was because lots of larger motor homes were getting stuck on the narrow roads approaching the car park 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michaelwanless3830]

i so love watching your video's...more please

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Michael 🤗

[@Ray-cw8ms]

Hi, where was the place you went to after Barmouth? Thanks

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Ray, send us an email via our website and I can send you a map 🤗 www.explorerbuddies.co.uk

[@charliekneecap]

Just what I need , google maps is a nightmare as you can only take the fast route everywhere, put me on a 3 ton bridge in the Brecons last week 😱nightmare reverse . Like an update when you have used it more . You said it Scott “ integrity is the key and you both seem to have bundles of it So yer REVUE away . ATB

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Oh crikey that must have been scary. On the way to Barmouth we couldn’t understand why it didn’t take us over the toll bridge until we saw a sign stating it was 1.5ton limit 😳 we would have gone to the bridge 😅 We wanted to be 100% open on this film but know that it will upset some of our viewers. We have had much more chance to use the TomTom now and we are really appreciating it. It takes time to learn how to use a new gadget and initially that was frustrating but as with everything it’s easy once you know how 😊

[@charliekneecap]

Explorer Buddies 👍 the white knuckle rides are getting a bit much in the ( XXLB crafter its a big bugger) kind of fun after ! not at the time . Tom toms in the running. Thanks

[@postdarluntv]

Great video! I'm working on a documentary series for the BBC which aims to celebrate the incredible work of volunteer mountain rescue teams and the other emergency services working across Snowdonia. It would be great to speak to you about your video re using it in the series! Thank you / Diolch, Pippa

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Please can you send us an email to [e-mail] with more details?

[@topgroover]

Did someone say Tom tom? 🤪love the video you guys do. I can’t help break it down in my head while watching. Legging it back for camera after a shot of van driving up road. Drone shots of van driven away. followed by legging back to van parked up the road. Hard work but well worth the effort. Keep the coming. 👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha, it does make every trip to anywhere a much longer process that’s for sure. We really enjoy it though 😊

[@Scrambler85]

Thumbs up video

[@Camper634]

I’m not questioning their findings,but I think for the money this unit has many flaws which have yet to be resolved.As I said previously the management of third party points of interest is extremely poor compared to other units,including the £60 Chinese units on eBay..Also mine has randomly rebooted on more than a couple of occasions.Tomtom customer service are hopeless and I truly believe that some of the advisers have never used one in the real world.I would recommend any potential buyers to visit the tomtom users forum before parting with nearly £400 to see what the customers think.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Absolutely always wise to check out multiple reviews before making any purchases, as you say it’s a lot of money to part with and you want to make sure it is right for you 👍🏻

[@maddavvid2339]

i love a blt

[@ExplorerBuddies]

‘It’s a fine sandwich 🤤

[@NatSatFat]

How the hell did you find Cregennan lake in the dark, its hard enough for somebody who knows in the light? (very narrow lanes)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Satnav 😅

[@vodkaphix]

Just clicked on YT to find a fresh upload by you guys. :D I realy love your DRONE footage and especially when it is tagged to the Campervan. I really want to learn how all this is done - so when I bump in to you guys on the road (from September onwards 2018)... I am all ears. **PILLOW TIP - Roll a boot up in a pair of Jeans** better than nout !! hahaha. GREAT VIDEO. Keep 'em Coming.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Cheers Noel, really appreciate it. If we ever find ourselves with some spare time, we would love to do a series on how we vlog. Our summer seems to have been taken over by work we can’t afford to turn down. We did end up using our bags of clothes as pillows for that one night, we were so tired we slept just fine 😊

[@vodkaphix]

I live (currently) in Worcestershire - Near the MALVERN HILLS, which can be ascended by foot from the car parks. Many walkers do so. From the Beacon point, you would get a fantastic drone shot of the three counties WORCESTERSHIRE, HEREFORDSHIRE and GLOUCESTERSHIRE. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOlcoeen71qmac It may even be possible to see MONMOUTHSHIRE. Let me know if you are ever around those parts. Keep up the good work.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

We must add the Malvern hills to our list of weekend destinations as it’s not that far from where we are based 😊

[@CarlJones14]

Looks like a great product. I shall be checking it out and begging the wife. lol Your 1st stop, which route did you take? I ask because one option is very difficult. Great vlog.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for your kind words 😊 we came in down the long and narrow road, not a problem in Florence she’s no wider than most cars and we aren’t scared of putting her in a hedge to let someone pass by. 😊

[@lespheasey3747]

Hi Ellie and Scott Great vid again, the tom Tom looks really good a bit on the expensive side over £200 fingers crossed it will come down after awhile. And really pleased your getting some support, I don’t think it will change you. Have give the cooker I bought from you when I met you in Rhos on sea a few weeks ago the wife was really pleased with it 🙂

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Les, how did it go in the garage? Is a lot of money, is closer to £400! If you can afford it the features are pretty cool, was definitely one of the incentives for us collaborating with them to be able to get one for ourselves 🤗

[@lespheasey3747]

Explorer buddies Still in the garage and non The wiser,but they say no news is good news fingers crossed 🙏

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Aww how frustrating that must be for you 😞

[@lespheasey3747]

Explorer Buddies Yes it is I’m going to the garage after work tomorrow,so will know what’s what then 🙂

[@Camper634]

Think you will find the TomTom Camper is well over £300,never mind £200.

[@vinnieatkinson7227]

Great vid as always and loads of great scenery and pics. New Tomtom looks great and may need to check that out. After watching loads of your vids, just wondered if your GoPro is on the dash or on the outside of the van whilst driving?? Keep up the good work guys 😃👍🏼

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Vinnie, thanks for your kind words. We do put the GoPro on the bonnet for some of the more scenic road shots 😊

[@vinnieatkinson7227]

Explorer Buddies cheers for the reply 😃. Can i ask what GoPro mount you use? Take it you switch it on before pulling away or does yours have a remote control?

[@ExplorerBuddies]

I’m not actually sure what it’s called? If you send me an email via our website I can send you a picture? We do have a remote but we rarely use it, like you say just switch it on and drive 😊

[@vinnieatkinson7227]

Explorer Buddies cheers again. Will go send it now 😃👍🏼

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

Hey new to your chanel, was just wondering are you full time van lifers?

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hey Aly, no we are just weekend warriors ☺️

[@HarvestMoonRadio]

Guys you know I have always been a huge fan of your work, and I hate saying this, but I switched off watching it before the end. Not sure if it was because of all the "tom tom" stuff or not, just you lost my attention which is a first. I get why you need to do promotions and maybe in time once you have done a few you will find the balance between keeping the channel as something fun and interesting to watch alongside the promo stuff. Genuinely hate having to say this but this time something wasn't feeling right and I can only assume it was the tom tom thing. Maybe you need to consider what others do and mention the promo stuff in your videos now and then but do a completely separate review of an item away from your normal excellent videos. It's finding the right balance which hoping you manage.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That’s totally fair enough, we do appreciate your feedback 😊 There will be more episodes in this series and TomTom is only being discussed in the first. Not sure how long you watched it for but we do discuss our fears for advertising in this film and that we understand it might upset some of our viewers. 🚐💕

[@blackdogwildtrails3123]

At least you're not doing an entire series advertising a $150.000 Winnebago!! :)

[@gallowaygetaways5326]

Another lovely video. Glad you got your pillows, now leave those in the van! :). What a lovely campsite you found right by the lake, hope you got out on the kayak. We use OsmAnd app on our phone. Its great for hiking too, shows all the trails on the hills and points of interest too. Must not be too complicated coz I can work it!! Ha ha :)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 🤗 Yes that is what we are going to do now, one less thing to pack. Should have got pillows earlier but always looking to save a few bob 😅 We always used an app on the phone before we got the TomTom but it is nice to have freed up the phone for its intended purpose and we are appreciating the features of the dedicated satnav more and more as we use it 😊

[@gallowaygetaways5326]

Yes, I agree with what you say and its nice to have your phone free for it's intended use. Glad to hear you found the TomTom useful and it seems to be growing in favour with you. We have a built in satnav in the car but we don't like it...trust OsmAnd any day!