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[@garybrocklehurst9483]

Hi Mark and Lisa, we enjoy watching your travels but wonder about your life before full time van life. Should try sunny South Shields sometime, we've got a beautiful coastline and free parking. Gary and Susan

[@user-zu6rf9bj1h]

I’m from the south and you two are such a loverly couple ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

omg thank you so so much

[@sheilagarrido8204]

That was really Great Folks. Have a lovely week! Good luck with parking and so forth. See you Sunday. Thank you again 💓 hugs & kisses😊🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@heidzsoder199]

❤ gone back for a video binge! Hooked now, brilliant videos and SO enjoying them all! No time for anything else now....😅❤ xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you so so much xxx

[@kathyhayden2499]

Hi you two and of course chico,I really love your vlogs enjoy all your adventures ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you kathy ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandabarrett3752]

Oh people have nothing better to do than criticise just ignore them and carry on doing what your doing ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you xx

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Durham is really, really beautiful. Historic, quaint, majestic and academic. We're all seeing and learning so much about cities, towns and villages around the U K. Thank you soo much for this Folks 🌹💯😘😘😘

[@awolwakefieldyorkshire]

I'm pleased that it worked out for you both. Keep up the great Vlogs 🙂

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MotorhomeMums]

Love Durham, we visited earlier this year. We are member of CAMC and found that Durham Amateur Rowing Club have a CL site which is just a short walk along the river from the city centre. I cant remember the cost but I do remember at the time thinking what good value it was. As a CL site it of course had water and CDP, but there was also a small cafe attached to the club so added to the ambience. We travel full time with our two labradors so stealth mode isn’t an option for us. I just don’t understand places that are not dog friendly, they must miss out on so much trade. Laughed when Chico forgot he was in stealth mode 😂

[@soulmindshypnotherapyholis4786]

Durham is magnificent, it’s connected to Lindisfarne, with St Cuthbert. You should make your way up to Lindisfarne, you can park in main car park( you can’t overnight on the island, but you can pull into the pull in place before you cross the tide, you can overnight there!)

[@NorthernersonTour]

we have already done lindisfarne check back on passed vlogs ❤️❤️❤️

[@PaulDevall]

Seems a good idea but they could easily have been around to tell you the gate was locked. That padlock won't stop travellers!

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi paul travellers will not break in to get in some where there rule is if some where is accessible they can stop there other wise it’s a no go if they left the gates open traveller would camp in there

[@user-uy3uu6cz6h]

Well great to see Mark stayed on his feet Lisa you make me laugh my hubby thinks I have a new soap to watch as I won’t miss a minuet even for a cuppa can not wait till the next on from Heather Chris

[@karencolling3736]

Chico is just so adorable

[@sheilagarrido8204]

I'll say this though.... I enjoy seeing the three of you in the van all nice and cosy. Resting, cooking, eating and playing with Chico. ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you

[@lulumiller1104]

🇬🇧🦋🚐absolutely loved your adventure in Durham , we never knew how beautiful it is .. now on list to see , love little 🐕 in stealth mode . Loving catching up on adventures .. can see we nearly lost mark down a drain , was worried when approaching dury lane Ginnel … definitely have to keep Paul away from there . I was worried at the start about being locked in … great positive outcome . 🎉 Take care , Keep safe ❤ lulu and Paul 🚐🦋🇬🇧

[@marke293]

One question for your upcoming Q&A vlog and the question is what were your jobs before you went full-time van life ? Keep safe and keep the camera rolling

[@user-ng2bo6lb2k]

Great vlog Lisa & Mark. Really enjoyed seeing Durham. Such a relief you weren’t locked in the car park ! Can’t wait for your next adventure much better than normal tv!!! Enjoy 👍

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh thank you so so much xx

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Ohh yeah. Parking can easily become soooo frustrating and I can see how much you love the van and the life. We've said before..." NOTHING IS EVER EASY"

[@user-zu6rf9bj1h]

If anybody gives you bad press , they are jealous so don’t ever respond just ignore as they are very good at trying to make people unhappy because there life is a mess ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

we know some times it’s hard not to feel sorry for them thank you xxx

[@davidturnbull265]

Great Video. I was born in Durham and you did a great job of showing the City. As you say it’s a very compact city but in my opinion that’s what it makes it unique. Take care.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you for that praise xx

[@tinagorman308]

hi question for your Q and A what was your jobs you had to give up to do your KZbin channel

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

Yes loved the food review..more please😊

[@TheBeckwiths]

Used to like going to Durham, my great grandmother used to live there.

[@NorthernersonTour]

we loved it

[@juliaharbey8643]

Thanks for that tour. My grandmother came from Durham and I've always wanted to go ❤

[@tawnywitch]

Royal Holloway Egham is an amazing looking uni too , my youngest went there. Love how Chicco goes undercover lol.

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

Another cracking video guys. regarding nasty comments about chico stealth mode....fluff em! ( cleaned that up for the chube) Glad you didnt get locked in. Its my nightmare about being locked in . I made arrangements to meet with a mate for a night out in a place called Pheasents lake which was a fishery and cafe in the back of beyond- one of them park and buy a meal etc. I was waiting for my mate to get there and a bloke came and told me they were closing early but he'd be locking the gates til the morning. I really didnt want to stay there isolated and locked in on my own so I left and never got to meet my mate. Its good if you can get out but what if summat happens in the night and no way to get out? Any hoo, glad you guys were not locked in and it was a great rekke round Durham and I learned a bit about mustard history. Never a dull video on NOT thats for sure. All the best to you and Mark and big whoof to Chico- Kenny

[@susanhoward864]

Durham is beautiful one of our favourites. Nice to know about the parkand ride too

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes it’s a eye opener

[@bennaedms3868]

Hi Lisa & Mark, one for the Q & A please can you tell us how you keep up with charging batteries etc when you dont use a site to top up. It would be really helpful to our planning. ❤

[@mattwestby1169]

Enjoyed my trip around Durham, it seemed quite clean and tidy 👍. You will have to get mark a cordless angle grinder for Christmas for the thicker padlock, but that one if need be could have been opened using 2 screwdriver's 👍👍😁

[@NorthernersonTour]

ohhh your naughty but nice matt lol

[@mattwestby1169]

I'm an angel really 😇

[@davidrobinson630]

Another great informative tour to enjoy, thanks 👍 Magnicifent ☺🍻

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Ahh you're right that's a lovely pub. Beautifully decorated. 🎉

[@PATLIGHT1000]

Oh this takes me back, my son spent 3 years at that university, great vlog guys.

[@alisoneyers2450]

Glad you got it sorted. Durham is a great city. I went to Uni there. Xx

[@georginaandrews3828]

Ooh me home city Durham x Durham cathedral is a must

[@monkeylad]

Love your vlogs . Great to see you around our home town , hope you have a great time 💘

[@NorthernersonTour]

we did thank you xx

[@cheza7061]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you & sharing all the information you have learnt. We are new to campervaning so your information is invaluable. Stay safe & keep enjoying what your doing!!!!🤗

[@user-rs3vd2di2w]

Q&A Hi Mark and Lisa - Where do you empty your grey and black waste if not going on site, as there are not a lot of places to do this in the uk? Also only see two videos a week of you going into towns etc what do you do the rest of the week? xx

[@clareboylan6741]

Awww looks lovely. Can’t wait to see your Scottish adventure. ☺️

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you clare xxxxx

[@user-pm1sl2xf6q]

Great vlog as ever, Durham looks great, keep up the great work. Look forward to the next one

[@sarahlougray6303]

I am used to live just outside of Durham lovely city used to love the market and another great video x

[@ericbird714]

Hi you two , question Lisa was it love at first sight when you first set eyes on Mark , and how did you both meet 😂

[@paulstevenson615]

Great vlog from Durham guys, when you think of university’s, it’s normally Oxford or Cambridge that come to mind. I didn’t think of Durham as being a contender. Thanks for the heads up, I know a lot more about Durham now, it looks a lovely place to visit. I’m still not sure why Roger Whittaker wanted to leave Durham Town. Answers on a postcard 😊

[@susangreen9127]

Hi Lisa and Mark. Blimey when i saw you were the only people parked there, i thought you were really locked in and would have to pay. Thank god you were okay lol. Mark's obsessed with chinese food . Loved seeing the market, looked good. Durham reminds me of Lincoln with the alleyways and the cathedral , and castle. The university buildings were amazing.Also the architeture really lovely to see. Thanks for a great walk about x

[@NorthernersonTour]

it really is worth a visit xx

[@lifeinarollinghome]

Great video, thanks for sharing. We were only in Durham last week.

[@ElaineDenton]

Great video, loved trip around Durham. So enjoy your humour.

[@ellenkellett6529]

Hi Mark, like I've never been there it looks very interesting, I'm glad it's all sorted with your parking issue 😊you enjoy the rest of your visit

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you ellen xx

[@user-lr3hj8cw8z]

Hi Lisa and mark absolutely love your channel looks nice in Durham can’t wait for the video x

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

lol the relief on your face when you found out you wasn't locked in 🤗😂😂 bless ya! Sammies uncle lives in Durham we are well overdue a visit x great vlog as always folks, but, i'm in shock mark walked away from chinese food 😳😂 x x x

[@NorthernersonTour]

it was rank jp he does have standards ya know 🤣🤣🤣❤️🐕

[@lesleymoven4776]

Hi guys…they do this in Warwick too… it’s a great option and you are really safe as you say… 🙏🏻

[@mozit8063]

I know. Don't get why dogs can't go some places. They are part of the family. We now live in Mallorca and doggies allowed into shops and cafes. X

[@NorthernersonTour]

It’s not like he is a massive dog I have seen worsens behaved kids

[@mikecharleston7197]

Well hello Lisa n Mark, we only say your channel 2 weeks ago and have blitzed nearly all your videos ,absolutely brilliant, you two are our prime time viewing ,we think Mark likes Chinese food mmmmm ,keep up the great vids and take care 😊😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

Welcome aboard! and thank you for subscribing make sure you pass us on to you friend’s and family xx

[@user-kk9zf4fx9t]

Welcome to Duhram guys. Yes lots of Travers here If i'd had know I'd have stayed overseas...

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi john i never knew makes sense if that’s the way

[@GarySmith-dm1iy]

Loved this vlog guys, thank you!!

[@carljefferies9031]

Thats me please i needing a van ?. Lol . Durham is such a beautiful place. The castle you're looking at was Built eight hundred years ago .

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

Oooh lovely,n thanks for sharing - relived memories of visiting there on a coach trip 10 years ago!

[@NorthernersonTour]

you need to go back xxp

[@adrianmichell2751]

Strange how many people will use the Gents and, wether using a stall or cubicle will exit without washing their hands . The same ones will complain about a clean well behaved dog .

[@NorthernersonTour]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@purplehayzealternativegifts]

Ehren my youngest is doing his master's at Durham Uni ... gorgeous place ..he is in his 4th year and hopes to stay when he graduates xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes you will have somewhere to stay if he does xx

[@jennymatthews4901]

So glad you weren’t locked in x

[@WanderingWallys]

Chico stealth mode I love it, Carry On. Another fantastic video thanks for sharing,

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JIMMY.497]

Great vlog again-Love you guys❤.

[@lindabromage6550]

I absolutely love the fact you sneak Chico in places makes me chuckle 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Question for you both what’s the best piece of kit in the motorhome ? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suefoster6574]

Do love watching your vlogs can’t stop watching new subscriber always entertaining

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you sue ❤️🐕❤️

[@sheilagarrido8204]

What a relief and good news to boot 😂😅😊🎉

[@AudreyAllan-um4lg]

when you come to Scotland guys you really need to go to Portmahomack ,i go every summer and stay in Dolphin view cottages,its a beautiful little fishing village,lots of history

[@denisebell8422]

Try Mayflower curry sauce I get mine from b&m it's delish 😋😋

[@susangranger3089]

Glad you weren't locked in, I understand taking Chico in when you have something to eat, bless him, he is only small, you can't leave him in the van all the time, poor boy. Enjoyed the video, keep them coming.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Exactly!!thank you susan ❤️❤️

[@lindam4308]

Well our wee chicco is Bond 006 he can go anywhere 😂❤.

[@NorthernersonTour]

love this ❤️❤️🤣❤️🤣

[@hilary-jane2431]

Mark that curry sauce you want, it’s in Iceland

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi Hilary you may be thinking about mayflower ….the one we have is called goldfish

[@annewood5562]

I soooo look forward to your videos, Chico is so cute. I saw you on the Travel Trolls premiere the other night! If I win the lottery im getting a motor home😂 not likely. Keep up the good work , you make my day❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi ann welcome to the channel and thank you so so much for the super thanks mark is over the moon ❤️❤️❤️we will mention you on the next vlog xx

[@gosomewherenew]

Keep on smiling! 😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

you two 🥰🥰❤️🐕

[@susiecymru826]

Loved Durham after visiting my niece who is in Uni there? Missed this Market Place . Looked great

[@NorthernersonTour]

it’s a stunning town xx

[@helenbavin1980]

Another brilliant vlog…totally gutted that you were at Belmont park and ride and we didn’t know…we would have loved to meet you. My husband…also Mark…would even have brought you a takeaway from our local Chinese….£6.30 for chicken fried rice…but our treat if ever you pass again…we live just off the junction below the one you were near (Coxhoe). Durham is a beautiful city and fantastic cathedral….we were lucky enough to have a couple of our grandchildren christened there ! Keep vlogging and enjoying your travels…love to all 3 of you…Helen & Mark x

[@NorthernersonTour]

Ohhh he is gutted to now Helen I have just showed him your message lol 😂😍🥰

[@cliffwit]

You should carry on with taking Cheeko in all shops and pubs were you can, we have the same issue with our two pugs, but we have found away round it buy putting them in stroller, people love seeing them ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

well done couldn’t agree more ❤️❤️🐕

[@loobyt8692]

Love your videos, shows real life van life travel. Are you planning on going to Europe again and thanks for the info on some of the great places in the UK xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes will explain in Q and Axx

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great vlog lisa and mark

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks mandy xx

[@gosomewherenew]

To me, they've got things absolutely perfect - despite the fear of being locked in, you can't grumble at £5 a night.. Im sure other places could do this, and it would make UK van life so much better, and mean a lot more tourism for the various spots. Another fantastic vlog! Long may it continue - we are just starting on our journey.. will upgrade to a motorhome in the next few years all being well :) all the best.. shaun and andrea

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes i’m hoping some one picks up in our vlogs and catches on thanks for your lovely message

[@gaynorprior9864]

Loved this thanks

[@NorthernersonTour]

your welcome xxx

[@karenlund2703]

Brilliant honest video as usual .😊😊😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you karen xx

[@karenlund2703]

@@NorthernersonTour we have watched nearly all of your videos in the last 2 months and loved how honest you both are .As you know we are Northen newbies and we have a Bolero 684 and love it .We take our 3 Shitzu along too xx

[@traceyabbott6184]

You did well getting that car park to yourselves !!,

[@NorthernersonTour]

might be different in summer lol

[@christinahoneybell6484]

Oh no way 🙈I'm absolutely gutted you guys went to Seaham n it were a no go , it will get better South Shields onwards up towards bamburgh then onto Dunbar and Berwick and then Scotland, I'm so sorry Lisa and mark and wee Chico for requesting Seaham 🙈😫

[@NorthernersonTour]

don’t worry christina huni we have been to berwick and bamburgh on previous vlogs and scotland is coming up xxxx

[@durhamcaravaners]

Mark , there is an all you can eat Chinese buffet down by the river. So when you were stood with your back to the castle and cathedral on the bridge . It on your right at river level.

[@kevb948]

I think it's cool Chico goes under cover, it's fun, stuff the nay sayers x Kev

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks kev xx

[@suebradley9991]

We stayed near Warwick racecourse it was the same there ring to get in and out same price we found your sticker too near the monument and church ❤xx

[@lisaskeen7241]

Great video I was confirmed in Durham Cathedral in 1983 x

[@NorthernersonTour]

wow

[@goingmouch3753]

That would be a interesting one. Find out how many parking rides in the UK allow you to stay overnight

[@tinasavage674]

Lovely place thanks for sharing 😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Hi again Lisa & Mark 😊👋

[@elainemacdonald1668]

Morning Lisa and Mark loved the vlog but my best bit was Chicco in the pub just the one little bit it looked like he was sitting waiting to be served at the table he is so lovely,never mind the negative people just keep doing what you love but Mark get these slippers on.😄

[@NorthernersonTour]

get there slippers on hahahahaa

[@AnthonyHoey]

Mark and lisa I enjoyed your latest video. I see your doing a q and a. So my question is you have done miles in the UK and Europe which of those miles has given you the most smiles and why? Also I can I ask how do you both cope with stress living and working in your campervan? Have you any remedies to cope with stress? Maybe send a mug to the person who sends you both the best question?

[@janetnewman7049]

Another nice video 😘👍

[@johnhartill7423]

We went to Durham and stayed overnight at nose point and had a good night sleep 💤

[@NorthernersonTour]

brilliant place

[@sharongrimshaw8005]

How do you afford to do what you do? I admire what you do. It's something I dream of ❤

[@allisonwright6557]

Would not let people get to you

[@carolgledhill64]

Hi Lisa and Mark love all your vlogs we've only been following last few months it's been great catching up on a lot of the past vlogs, a suggestion could you not number number them! I 've told my sister in law to follow you's as they have a motor home, question coming up.. what were your jobs before you's retired and before you sold your home ?? My husband thinks Mark is well up on electrics and gadgets so could that have been his job in the past ! 👍 Kisses for Chico we love him , we had a Greyhound for 13 years can't believe how big he was compared to your Chico 😆 x

[@annewood5562]

So Mark can have his Chinese curry❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

he is as giddy as a kipper thank you xx

[@erniejohns3750]

That curry sauce is fantastic, i use it all the time

[@martingilligan]

The Wetherspoons no dogs rule is just daft. They don't even allow them in the beer garden at our local one. Our Marston's one however does and has dog treats at the bar.

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes we see loads that allow dogs and to not allow them in the outside area is pathetic

[@jorose6093]

You should have an ongoing competition, put a sticker at each place you visit, the first viewer who can say exactly where it is gets a mug 😊

[@NEWSREALFASTLANE]

Hi Lisa and Mark we have only recently started watching you we love your videos and hope one day we will meet up with you. We are Motorhome Trekkers on KZbin. We have 2 questions if ok not meaning to be greedy 😊 our first question is what happened to your westie and what documents did you need for chico for France and Spain. Thank you again for brightening our evening with your amazing videos best wishes Phill and Leigh

[@NorthernersonTour]

pleas watch vlog called bad news

[@chrissmith-lm3my]

Your videos are great for seeing all the different towns and placers you go, and the park ups you show us, it would be useful if you could put the name of the place where you are in the title so we could find old videos. i'm going to York and can not find your video on York. keep up the good work.