Exploring England's Last Wilderness VAN LIFE UK | Van Life Diaries

[@danaelliott2844]

Omg...just saw the part where River panicked on the narrow bridge....I'm still crying! 😭😭 So glad she is ok! ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Omg yes! We forgot this happened until reading your comment! It was actually so scary 😭 She still isn't comfortable with heights, bless her 💕 🐾

[@DavidHaney1]

❤ GR8 VID ❤ LOVED IT ❤ When I was in the UK in 1979 and 1999 I only went to London, saw Shakespeare's house in Strafford, and drove out to and thru the tunnel to France. This video made me want to spent 2 to 4 months going all over the UK. I missed so much. The tree shot from the Robinhood movie was priceless ❤

[@alisoncarr131]

Northumberland is an amazing place but sshhh don't tell anyone - they say come here for some peace and quiet. The 'little mountain river' ches mentioned is actually the river tyne quite near its source! If you'd continued over the footbridge it's a great circular walk back to the car park. Glad you enjoyed it so much hope you loved the beaches and castles too x

[@johnallen148]

Hi Chesca Ben& River ,great blog just loved the places you have taken me as I lost a leg in a accident at work I can not do the walking so people like you show me the places I cannot go it’s fantastic thank you ,poor dog got really scared on the bridge but you got him of ok main thing,I hired a motorhome in June and spent 10 touring west cost of Scotland and isle of sky absolutely fantastic but no walking lol .how long have you been doing this ,it’s a beautiful way of life I think did you do a lot of planning for your trip or was you like me they went out of the window lol ,am I right in saying river is the dog name,well till next time take care keep safe, John 🇬🇧🌹👀🥂🌈😂🦮🦮

[@pauljackson1419]

Northumberland is lovely. We also stayed on that great Upper Cheviot park up in Scotland last Saturday. We also walked that part of Hadrian's Wall, staying overnight at The Twice Brewed Inn on the road below. Enjoy the coast; the beaches are lovely.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah I love that, you were just a week or so behind us! Hope you had a great trip ☺️🌟

[@garrystacey7018]

Hi great to meet you in the car park at Kielder Water all the best and have a great trip 👍

[@robertirving5293]

What a lovely video yes been in kIelder forest back in the 80's rallying any have nice time all off you take care see you next time .

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah I bet that was amazing! 😍

[@stvmrdch1]

That was epic! Northumberland is such an inspiring and beautiful place and the vlog really showed that! Great to see you all on the road enjoying these wonderful places ☺. Stay safe have a great week guys! ☺🐾🐾

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aw thanks Tony!! Northumberland is a really special place and I’m so happy that you enjoyed this one. We always want to do justice to a place when we fall in love with it. Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday and enjoying the sunshine 🌞🌞 xx

[@ThePolleys]

What another beautiful area we haven’t explored either. River looked so cute falling asleep whilst you cooked dinner. Absolutely love seeing your days in the van and your views from all the walks. That viaduct was stunning! 💁🏼‍♀️ ~ Sam

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Sam! 💛Hopefully one day you'll make it up here too, it's so beautiful! So many walks and smells for Luna and Toffee too 🐶 xx

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Nice video and good to see some forests in England since most of them were ripped down . Your video is awesome .

[@denismichaeljames]

It is truly astonishing how that area never seems to attract many visitors and yet it s truly spectacular. I adore it. A walkers heaven. And the North East Beaches are delightful. Durham city of course is stunning too with lovely bookshops , the river and cathedral. There’s a lot to see if you’ve time. And this time of year with these lovely long days..enjoy… Hope River settled ok after her bridge incident even made my toes curl.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hey Den, glad to hear you love this part of the country as much as we do! It's really a beautiful place and there's just so much to do. Unfortunately we never made it to any of the cities but it's always good to have a reason to come back 😋 River was fine after the bridge thankfully, think I was more traumatised than her! xx

[@kenredgate3690]

Loved it , Northumberland is a fabulous place and the beaches are fantastic . Great for g guys , many thanks .

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Ken! It's true, Northumberland is amazing. Can't wait to show you the beaches in next weeks video! And we finally got some sunshine 😍

[@WattsOccurring]

Hi great vlog not done much of England only down south west really. Can't wait to see more just subscribed to you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hello! Ah thanks so much 🙏 We hadn’t been to Northumberland before this and we’re blown away by how beautiful it was. Would love to go back and see more! 💛

[@alicebrewer8838]

Wow stunning scenery 👌, great video guys , River is so adorable & funny 😘🐕xxx

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's an amazing landscape here! Epic views around every corner 😍Haha River is a little ball of mischief! xx

[@clivetaylor27]

Being highlands you almost expect the rain and mist and so it adds to the ambience, blue sky is a treat too. I love your botanical bent too and herbal know how.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Totally agree! The misty and grey weather just adds to the atmosphere of places as wild as this. We don't say no to the sunshine! But it's nice to have experienced both. Thanks for watching with us Clive! xx

[@lindalambert2677]

The Northumberland coast is amazing. Hope you saw the Farne Islands, Holy Island and all the amazing beaches we have.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It truly is! We didn’t make it out to the Farne Islands but they’re top of our list for when we return. The beaches on the coast are incredible - we sat on the rocks by Dunstanburgh castle and a pod of dolphins swam past! It’s been magic here ✨ xx

[@barbarapatterson5487]

Thank you for showing me around Northumberland, it was amazing and unexpectedly stunning. I say that because, for some unknown reason, I thought Northumberland would be industrial and uninteresting....how wrong was I !!!!! I love viaducts and aquaducts, they are fascinating, but like you Chesca I am not good with heights. That moment with River on the bridge was really scary....have a great week guys. Lots of love x

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s so funny I had a similar expectation! Well, I thought it might be lots of moorland (correct) but not much else (hugely incorrect)! I’m so happy to show it off because it’s a place we’ve really fallen in love with. Can’t wait to show you the coast next week - that’s just as beautiful! The bridge moment was horrible, but thankfully she was okay and we made it to solid ground 😅 hope you’re having a lovely Sunday 💕 xx

[@markusher1408]

Great to see you up in our part of the world, Northumberland is beautiful. Looking forward to your coast tour. We live at the mouth of the Tyne in South Shields.

[@OverlandingSophia]

What a beautiful part of the world you live in! We've had such an amazing time here, the weather has been beautiful too 😍

[@leesarahvanlife2297]

Wow this is a gorgeous vlog. Loved every minute of it. So good to see you both out adventuring together and bringing us along for the ride. As always love the information narrated in the video - you always seem to find interesting facts and snippets which would entice others to follow your path. The Forrest is as you told me - absolutely gorgeous ! It really is like a wormhole through to Canada or even Narnia. Really enjoying your travels - stay safe and hope that tooth 🦷 gets sorted soon Ben! All our love ❤️ xxx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank youuuu! Honestly this part of Northumberland is just so beautiful, you guys would absolutely love it. The forest drive was one of our favourite things we've done, it didn't feel like England at all. Hope Ragnar is coming on well and that you'll be off exploring on your own adventures sooner rather than later! Wish we can convoy with you before we head to Europe. Maybe the van gods will be kind to us! 😇🙏 Sending all our love as always xxxx

[@gillianh]

Northumberland is a fabulous county, the coast in particular is stunning. Best drive in the UK for us is Glen Coe in the highlands of Scotland, totally awesome.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes it’s beautiful! I think the forest drive must be one of the best drives in England, but nothing can compare with the Scottish Highlands 🌟

[@ManyFunAdventures]

I've been planning on going up to Northumberland for a while now. Mainly to check out that 'Angel of the North' statue as well as one or two other places. You do have this habit of finding some great locations. 😁 I'm not so sure that our Motorhome would go on some of those roads though. Look a bit narrow with not much passing spaces. This is where I get really jealous of your lovely van. lol. Anyway, great vid both. Loved it! Give River a stroke from us. I think our Charlie might of been wary of that bridge too. 🐺

[@mikefandango2296]

You’ll be looking a long time for the Angle of the North. It’s not in Northumberland.

[@ManyFunAdventures]

@@mikefandango2296 Well it's up that way. lol

[@antoinettesmithince4724]

Great vlogg. We know this area so well and have also driven the forest road. We met a badger there 😍beautifully shot. Looking forward to the next adventure x 👍💕

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh wow! We saw a roe deer on the edge of the forest but couldn’t capture it on camera. Such an incredible drive! Hope the video brought back some lovely memories for you 🥰 xx

[@antoinettesmithince4724]

@@OverlandingSophia amazing!... It really did.. Thank you xx 😘👍

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Great vid guys well done for overcoming fears to help and save river stay safe all the best donny

[@debradawson471]

Beautiful we did only two day there but so going back . Get river Julian k9 harness. Our lady will sometimes get scared of big bang and try to get away . She has never got out of that harness. And it's has a handle to grab them on top . For any reason. . .Oh and the rock markings we saw these on a walk near Gatehouse of fleet Scotland. And our lady did not half freak out at the rock. It could have been something hiding underneath it but she was going mad at it . 🤔

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks for the suggestion Debra! I think I've read good things about those Julian harnesses before. How strange that your pup freaked out at the rock, spooky! I do love things like that, they're so enigmatic and mysterious 👻

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

You pleased my eyes with beautiful views. I am glad that you have started traveling.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah I'm so happy to hear that! We can't wait to share more beautiful places with you 😊💕

[@bobkirby2603]

Beautiful to travel around UK. So many lovely places on our own shores. Enjoy.the places before they become housing estates. Take care in the nice weather. 👍👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Bob! It's so true, we never usually get chance to explore the UK like this and it's been so eye opening. One of the silver linings of the past year of being stuck at home!

[@xanthelangrish1415]

Aww River is the sweetest with her little paw when she doesn't want you to stop tickling her haha x

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahaha I know! I don't even know when she started to do it but it's impossible to resist her when she does it. She owns us 😂🐶💛

[@jessiemariemaestas5028]

What a beautiful place . River just wants to play with you guys

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s so beautiful up there! The landscapes are incredible. River is so playful bless her, always full of beans 💛

[@RustyRoseAdventures]

Beautiful scenery! I will definitely be heading to northumberland when I'm on the road!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

100% do it!! We have fallen in love with the place 💕

[@jameslord6300]

Lovely to see your vlog from my area folks... I'm from Ashington in South East Northumberland. I did a marathon around Kielder before lockdown.... I am closer to the coast and there's some lovely places to see like Craster and all the castles on the East coast.. enjoy your visit.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah that's awesome, I'm sure you saw loads of spots that you recognised! What a beautiful part of the country you live in. Next weeks video is all about our time on the east coast - we had the best time 😍

[@troopertheboxer8342]

Lovely to see you back on the road again looks like you’re having a great time Northumberland looked beautiful 🙂🐶

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! Its amazing to be back on the road and Northumberland is blowing our socks off! Such a beautiful part of the country, and so underrated! 💛 Hope you're enjoying this amazing weather!

[@bobdavis9440]

I'm ready to travel show me the world !! Be safe and have a blast !!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hehe yes Bob!! So glad to have you along with us for the ride 💕

[@jessicadavison8688]

Glad you enjoyed Northumberland, my home county. I bloody love it here. A lot of the felling being carried out around Kielder is to remove the trees from peat bogs dating from the ice age known as the Border Mires. It sounds contradictory but peat is the largest terrestrial store of carbon compared to all the forests and woodlands!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Such a beautiful place to live! We fell in love with Northumberland. That’s fascinating about the tree felling, never knew that!

[@chrisp8448]

Fantastic guys. We are going up next month. We have a rescue dog whos not that friendly with other dogs so great too see so much open space for good hikes....

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah your pup will be in heaven! There is so much open space, and the national park is so quiet you can easily find some peace and quiet. Hope you all have an amazing time! 💕

[@TERRYnKERRY]

Great vlog, did not know that the wall was in such good "nic", weather did not look too good guys, love from Alfoquia Spain Carola and Terry 😊♥️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you guys! Haha the weather in England is always temperamental, kind of adds to the atmosphere of places like that though 😊 Couldn't believe the wall either! We were so impressed by it!

[@nomadicjack]

There is so much to see and do in our own back yard of the UK and most just take it for granted. So much history and awesome scenery. When are you guys hitting Africa?

[@OverlandingSophia]

So true! Some of the landscapes we have here are truly awe inspiring. I guess a silver lining of the past year is that it’s made us all appreciate our homes a bit more. We’re planning on leaving the UK in August but have an update video coming soon! 🌟

[@Han.inbookland]

You should definitely try and plan to do the north coast 500 in Scotland! You'll love it xxx

[@OverlandingSophia]

That's 100% on the list when we eventually make it up to Scotland! And a side stop to say hello to you of course 😘💛xx

[@eddvanlife7396]

We did Hadrian's wall and came back last week I so wanted to photo that tree and had a early start to get there before others from homesteads. Kielder is a pain but due to the 10% who have spoilt the wild camping option. We did stay for one night and then stayed in Wark for 2 more.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah amazing! Yeah we left early to avoid the crowds, it was crazy how many people were there when we were leaving, and it was such miserable weather too! 😆 Sounds like you guys did a really similar trip to us! We just loved Northumberland 💞

[@davedixson]

12:32 “to be fair ches doesn’t like either” - I thought it was her you were talking about the whole time - I was picturing you pinning her down to stop her backing off the side of the bridge :-)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Pahahah Ben would not have been as patient if it was me 😂😭

[@markmartin9745]

Been following your journeys and so pleased you’re visiting my home county - it is beautiful shhhhh ! We like to keep it to ourselves. Probably to late but visit Bamburgh beach and village - Newton by the sea - holy island is spectacular but don’t get stuck on courseway - craster kippers also can’t be missed delicious. Enjoy.👏👏👏

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hey Mark! Haha on one hand we feel we should keep this to ourselves, part of why it’s so beautiful is it’s so unspoilt and relatively quiet! Bamburgh beach was really high on our list but it was HEAVING as it was the start of summer holidays and also a heatwave. We did Holy Island too and made it to Craster for some kippers! 2/3 isn’t too bad 🤪

[@markmartin9745]

@@OverlandingSophia looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures - have a blast 👍

[@JoinMyTrip.]

I feel like l am traveling with you! Great …vlog ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

If our videos can make you feel that then we’ve done our job! Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you enjoyed Northumberland with us 🌟 xx

[@JoinMyTrip.]

@@OverlandingSophia Yes, you have succeeded in that.. We love your content. 👏😃🥂

[@Raffaz2006]

You're in my county 😊 Make sure you hit the coast, it's stunning 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

You live in such a beautiful part of the world! This Sunday's video is all about our time exploring the coast. Spoiler: we had the most amazing time 😍

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi Chesca Ben River nice video that’s where I would be nice a safe down on the floor I do not have a head for heights. Hot chocolate 👍, not much being built today will be there in 100 of years from now. So good that this so new to you. Thanks for sharing stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ben said exactly the same thing when we were there! Nothing like that gets built anymore. Thank you for watching Barry, hope you’re having a lovely week 💕

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Just come across the channel subbed up

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aw welcome Paul! Thank you! Hope you enjoy the videos 💛😊

[@snoman1999]

Ahhh Guys I'm loving that yr in my back yard ❤️.. Its making me yearn for some time back seeing friends and family whenever this quarantine rubbish ends (if ever).. I was born and bred in Wallsend which as the name suggests is the Eastern end of Hadrians Wall.. Cant wait to see what you think of the coast if you thought this much of the inland parts.. Another awesome video 🚐💨❤️❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Ian, it means so much from people who are from Northumberland as it’s your home and you know how beautiful it is more than anyone! I hope the video brought back memories for you and gave you a little taste of home when it probably feels so far away right now. The coast was incredible and totally different to the national park. We love Northumberland 💕

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

…so now River is already pre-teen goofy haha…so happy y’all are back at it again 🤍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah I think she’s always going to be goofy! 😅

[@SustainableGal]

8:25 omg I love the mist, I remember Dartmoor looking like that but even more foggy so cool!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yeah it's cool isn't it! Love the atmosphere it adds to a place 😍

[@denisecafferky2248]

Looks beautiful

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's a stunning part of the country, so much to see! xx

[@steveleigh587]

Brilliant tour of Northumberland 👍 Can you tell me whereabouts that off road track you were on was at the end of the video?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Steve! It's called the Forest Drive in Kielder Forest - the main entrance to it is right next to Kielder Castle, but we did it in reverse. Absolutely loved it!

[@JulesTravels-On]

Midges! Good chance to test your fly screens?! 😎

[@OverlandingSophia]

We don’t have any 😅 Thankfully the midges weren’t too bad!

[@bobkirby2603]

Looking forward to it.

[@OverlandingSophia]

That’s what we like to hear! Hope you enjoy it Bob 💛

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

Wow! What a special way to give Sophia her shakedown!! 🚐✨ Those driving views and nature walks looked wonderfully peaceful! Also our hearts our melting here looking at sleepy River - she’s too cute, how we love her so!! 🐶💕 Miss you guys!! xx T

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was so peaceful, and really beautiful! Such a special part of the country and one we couldn’t recommend enough 🥰 Sleepy River is the cutest River! She sends all the kisses to you both xx 💕🐶

[@darts42]

EPIC!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha take a drink every time I say ‘EPIC!’ 😆

[@lena3129]

I ran the Tyne trail ultra marathon a few weeks ago and it crosses the small wooden/ metal bridge! I really struggled to cross over it!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh really! Yeah it was crazy narrow and so easy to fall off! Not mine or River's cup of tea 😂Well done on doing the ultra marathon though! 💪

[@bryanbowes2778]

Great vlogs again guys, that park up with the creepy forest is my work lunch spot 3 days a week, the views are amazing 👌, if you have time you should visit the observatory it's a great evening out, if you need any tips for park ups around Northumberland and Scottish borders give me shout 😁

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah no way! We actually saw a small white van there when we got there which left after lunch, and I said to Ben what an amazing spot it must be if you work nearby! Maybe it was you we saw?! 🤔We looked at booking the observatory but the days we were there it was so cloudy and rainy. 100% on the list for next time!

[@bryanbowes2778]

@@OverlandingSophia don't think it was me unfortunetly I've got a small blue and white van, if you were there I would of recognised you haha, would off been good to see you three though, maybe next time 😁

[@Raffaz2006]

Look at the roughwear webmaster harness, I had the same issues with my collie, can't back out of these 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Brilliant, thank you for this! 💛

[@smedheads6676]

Great to see you guys back on the road in the van! We have loved your videos from the start 😁 we are setting off this weekend to look at a van to start our own conversion and was wondering if you could offer some advice to a couple of novices. Do you need to use a specialist insurance company to insure it as you build as I will be modifying the van through the build? Who did you guys use and how did you do it through the different stages? Any advice and help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work😁😁

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you so much, that's amazing to hear 💛Congratulations on starting your own van journey! Exciting times for you both! We used a standard van insurance until we had completed our build. Once finished we got camper van insurance with Scenic. Best of luck with your new adventures guys! xx 💛

[@smedheads6676]

Many thanks for the reply really appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying being back on the road 😁

[@andypalmer26]

If you go back up to Scotland go to Loch Ness you love it , great videos all the best

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ben really wanted to carry on driving all the way up to Loch Ness! One day we'll make it up there 😍

[@eddieh1530]

I thought those rock carvings said hurry up please, someone invent Netflix already. Okay me bad. Fun Show.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahahah 😂 Ben said they were popcorn and can holders!

[@dennismiller5725]

I'm thinking River is young and high energy, thanks for the tour.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha you've summed her up pretty perfectly Dennis! 💕😂

[@ChrisPage68]

@@OverlandingSophia She has beautiful soulful eyes. I couldn't resist her if she fixed those eyes on me. 💜

[@nil9660]

Beautiful video, was this in July?

[@SustainableGal]

Yay awesome!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Woop!! 🥳

[@angelamouland8012]

This is going to be great! Can't wait!

[@OverlandingSophia]

I hope so! Can’t wait to share the beauty of Northumberland with you 🥰 xx

[@neilscholes13]

There are similar trails in galaway forest orsome

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sounds like we need to get ourselves up there!

[@sharonaddison809]

Wow, that was epic. What incredible sights you saw. How scary for River (and you two) on that Bridge. I'm really not good with heights. She is getting so good in water, living up to her name x

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Sharon 💛 Yeah the bridge incident was horrible, thankfully she was okay! She's getting so much braver in the water! She still won't go beyond her depth but maybe as she matures she'll get her confidence 🐶💕Hope you're doing well lovely xx

[@Alexford24]

24:39 got a new message tone 😂

[@OverlandingSophia]

LOL Mum says she can't get hold of you by the way 😇

[@orchidhouse297]

The most beautiful road? That part of England has a lot of beautiful roads. I feel so fortunate to have driven cross country between the Gretna Green area to the east coast on B roads and gravel tracks many times. I've often commented it is worth paying road tax just to drive through the stunning scenery. We have a very capable 4x4 so unmade roads are no problem. It is worth spending several weeks to appreciate the area. So why the hurry? Is it that your big plans are urgent?

[@OverlandingSophia]

I think Ben says the most beautiful road we’ve driven on this trip! I don’t think one road could stand to hold that title alone ☺️ Sounds like you could have given us some good recommendations though! We were only in Northumberland for a 3 week ‘shakedown cruise’ - we’ve just finished up a 6 month re-build and headed there to test everything out, before we head to Europe in a couple of weeks 💛🌟

[@Jakallibon]

Another great video to finish the week😄💕. Absolutely loved seeing the journey around Northumberland, what a beautiful part of the country!! Will definitely have to visit along the way up to Scotland when I next get a chance to go😍😆. I still can't get over the van and how it's turned out lol, absolutely love it. Stay safe you three, I hope you have a great week ahead of you. Sending all my love!✨xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Jak! Couldn't recommend Northumberland enough, such a stunning place! Perfect stopover on the way up to Scotland. Ah Sophia is blushing! We've been loving the new layout so far, so much space and light. It's been dreamy. Makes those long, cold days worth it 🙏Hope you're enjoying the sunshine! Have a lovely week 💛xx

[@Puddlejumper]

May I please ask for the link of the water bottle you gave River a drink from at 5.05?

[@Puddlejumper]

All good. Just found it on Aliexpress:)

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was just one we picked up off amazon! But glad to hear you found one - we love ours 💛

[@SulsaCikkectuve]

Good choice of location

[@OverlandingSophia]

It really was. Such an underrated part of the UK. We've fallen in love with the place!

[@SulsaCikkectuve]

@@OverlandingSophia when you finally get down to Shropshire or Staffordshire ask me for some tips of where to go

[@clivetaylor27]

Van life is almost inadequate now, should be luxury van life 😉 - dripping with anticipation

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha we don’t have an indoor shower - not quite luxury yet 😄

[@aross344]

With the temperature the past few days I bet you are glad you have ac now. What's the temperature like in the van over night?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! The AC has been great for keeping River cool as we drive around. The temperature in the van itself has actually been fine. Our maxx air fan really helps and we have some USB fans which help keep the air flowing. It’s a lot less stuffy than in the old layout!

[@jeffreybail353]

Guys you have discovered ancient tartarian tech watch the channel called: Wise Up you will be able to identify the 300+ year old buried structures

[@HandyC]

Tent? looks more like a bodybag hahaha

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahaha it does! Didn’t check the specifics 😅

[@jillianwhite4601]

Thank you for visiting my part of England. The three of you are amazing. Please do route 66 in Scotland one day you will love it. Can't wait till next week. 🌟👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you for watching Jillian! It's been an absolute pleasure to explore Northumberland, and we still haven't finished with her yet! Such a beautiful part of the world. Scotland is definitely on our list one day 💛

[@davidcottam7431]

I've been catching up since the start of your videos and this is probably the best to date. I enjoyed the van build series, but this was a little bit of escapism. Your editing and use have music have really come on. Although it wasn't until Ben said "Chesca didn't like it either, that I realised when Ben was talking about her "panicking and edging backwards and he had to pin her down", that he was talking about River! 🤦

[@ianhoughton3349]

Hi guys how is the van holding up ?

[@OverlandingSophia]

She’s holding up amazing! So far, no problems 🌟

[@markplenty2631]

Hi Guys, 😂 nice to see River so excited to be out, the scenery looks amazing, can’t wait to go have an explore up there one day, the rock and carvings are an interesting find. I love the way you know what plants are what and what you can eat.. “get the kettle on” 👍 ☕️. When I have chance to cook I never have leftovers either! I always scoff everything lol. The evening rock could be a sign from ancient times. Those big washing machines are cool, I used them when I did car camping in 2005, was in the car for a year. The view from the Viaduct are astonishing!! The drone footage captures the scenery so well! 👌👍. I don’t have a fear of heights but I can I understand if some do and im happy that you saved River, even if you had to conquer your own fears. Will add the Great Wall of England to my list.. liked the forest 🌳 of spooky 👻 too. That’s nice that there’s a forest drive to take a look at, will definitely add it to my list. Hope you have a good week guys. 👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha we should be sponsored by PG Tips 😂Couldn't recommend the forest drive enough, was definitely one of our favourite things we did while we were there! So glad you enjoyed this one Mark, hope you have a lovely week! Sending lots of love xx 💛

[@tinabees1]

Can I ask what you are doing with river when you venture to Africa is she going with you or are leaving her with someone? It will be so hot for her. Love your videos can’t wait for the next one xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hey Tina! We will be taking her, there's no way we could leave her behind. We had the air-con fitted for that exact reason. Her comfort is our priority! If it means driving at 7am to avoid the heat of the day that's what we'll do 😊 And thank you for the kind words! That means so much 💛I hope you enjoy the next one - there's a few more beaches and sunshine in that one! xx

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome guy's cheers 👍🏻

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! 💛

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

It’s good up there isn’t it 😉💙❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

So beautiful! Already itching to go back and see more 💛

[@keltic_nomad]

"what does it mean"? secrets are the best 🙂

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha yes indeed! Who doesn’t love a mystery 🧐

[@HandyC]

Dog be like "the more Firma, the less Terra

[@OverlandingSophia]

The pup AND me 😂

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

….don’t laugh…I grow sorrel and I love making pesto with it and arugula…might be an acquired taste but sooo nutritious 🌱

[@OverlandingSophia]

No judgement here! That sounds delicious! I actually think sorrel is a really lovely taste, kind of lemony! 🍋

[@joebrierly7924]

Love the videos! Also, (hint hint)…en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimbal

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahaha if you'd like to buy one for us, we wouldn't say no 😂

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Three minutes to go

[@SulsaCikkectuve]

Need to update your hashtags

[@OverlandingSophia]

Great spot, thank you Phillip! 💕

[@Onegirlandavan]

Have been exploring here the past three weeks in my van… Kielder Forest, Hadrian’s Wall and the coast is soooo stunning. I’m definitely heading back again during my road trip. I ended up in Scotland too for 2 nights park up! Loved how the Forestry commission there allow overnight parking 💕

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sounds like you've done exactly the same trip as us Emma! I'm surprised we haven't bumped into you! Wish the English forestry commission did something similar, it would ease up the pressure on so many beauty spots. Hope you've been enjoying this weather as much as us! 🌞xx

[@Cazemms02]

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[@OverlandingSophia]

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[@aliceoconnor7191]

Amazing guys

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Alice! 💕 Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday xx

[@duncanwyer2460]

The rock circles are an early Starbucks 😂

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha yes! Ben said they looked like cup holders 😂