Mountain Roads -VANLIFE France - Overlanding VANLIFE Adventure drive around the world [S5-E6]

We continue our drive around the world and head through the French mountains. Wow what amazing views of snow capped mountains. We are enjoying vanlife in France with great views and lots of places to wild camp.
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The aim is we are going to step foot in every country in the world before we die - or die trying !. So stayed tuned for more clips as we TREAD the Globe in either Trudy the TREAD camper van or armed with our backpacks!
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[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for taking the time watch our latest video of our around the world drive. If you are enjoying our channel and want to join our live video hangouts, then check our our TREAD Tribe page www.patreon.com/treadtheglobe . More episodes coming soon - Marianne & Chris xx 🙏🌎🚐

[@keithdicken6318]

Excellent video. Your videos are like reading a good book. I can’t stop watching them. I only came across your site yesterday and I’m absolutely hooked. Good luck on your travels, I’ll be watching you closely.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Keith !! Great to know you found us - welcome 🌺 kind regards Marianne

[@MichaelWirdefalk]

Another wonderful video. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you. I’m sure I’ve said it before but you really are living my dream. And yes, there are worse places to sit and enjoy your morning ☕️ cuppa. Stay safe.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Michael - thank you for your lovely comment and we appreciate your kind words - best wishes Marianne and Chris xx 😍🌺🚐💚

[@bigaldo8187]

Really enjoying your videos, but the Diary Cam section was a refreshing glimpse of the reality of van life. I suspect this will be relevant to many people who are considering this type of trip. Good luck on your journey.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Big Aldo - yes agreed !! we decided to create a diary cam section - this way we can share how we feel if there are moments that do not necessarily fit into the story - glad you enjoyed it 😘🤗😉🚐

[@lifebeyondbricks]

Great video! What we love is that you are so transparent about everything, the good bits and the challenges! It’s all so worth it though isn’t it 😁😁 looking forward to the next one!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hello lovelies !! 😍😘💐👍 It is just fabulous ... and we are so lucky to have never lost our sense of humour ha ha !! Thanks for your lovely comment and sending love xx

[@inekeroos9264]

What a beautiful place to wake up @ Vif

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was a lovely spot and we got to see the snowy mountain caps too 😍🎉🚐🤗 ha ha xx

[@dsanford12]

the still water on the lake creates amazing reflection of the mountainside , stunning landscape , very cool to see marianne as passenger , lucky chris 2 pretty ladies and all the amazing landscape very fun video , thank you , take care

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - So glad you are enjoying the trip - I did keep reminding Chris how lucky he was 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 but unfortunately he only has me know ... as Annabel has gone home to the UK - but hopefully she will join us again in the future as we had so much fun LOL - The landscape has been amazing and we are loving it all 🎉😍🤗 best wishes Marianne xx

[@tiogoala7654]

Wow, I have been following your trip and now heard about your planned schedule. We were thinking of being in Malaysia in August, 2020 as well. The plan was to fly to Malaysia from Toronto, Canada and visiting friends in Malaysia. COVID messed up our plans and obviously your plan has been halted in Turkey. Who knows, without COVID we may have met up in Malaysia. Keep on trucking Trudy. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Sounds great! And we should be there next August .... maybe see you then !!

[@andrew-karens-adventures]

Fantastic scenic journey, that's one big adventure, glad to see it's all going well 👍😁

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you both for the lovely message 🌺🤗👍 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Beautiful drive in France. Safe onward journey 👍🏻😄 Trev n Sue

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Trev and Sue - thank you both for your lovely message 🌺👍

[@sammayet9002]

Awesome

[@letsgosomewheretravels9476]

WOW those mountains looked awesome. The overnight at the graveyard looked great, Yvonne's favourite place to stay overnight lol and what amazing colours in that lake, great VLOG again

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - we have always found that you get no trouble from the neighbours and there is usually a tap with free water, so I like them too LOL - best wishes Marianne xx

[@julieconcannon4111]

Your lake looks like a glacially fed one. I see you are on the right side of the rode....yah from the USA:-)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Julie 😘😍🤗🌺 I hope you are enjoying van life xx thank you for your wildlife perspective and remember we will need you for those tricky bits of wildlife / flora and fauna information LOL - best wishes Marianne xx

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Super video thanks for sharing!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it 🌺👍

[@patrickjones1143]

Your plan sounds like a good one, I watch a lot of these channels, the most successful ones appear to be where people travel huge distances fairly quickly I know there will be people that does not suit but that tends to be the most successful formula. I look forward to making this journey with you stay safe and keep smiling

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Patrick - thank you for your message, there is a real trick to going fast enough and not too fast .... I hope we manage to get it right LOL - We are having a great time and we are delighted you are with us on this trip 🚐💚🙌😍 best wishes Marianne xx

[@patrickjones1143]

I have just been reading all your expenses and it makes very interesting, thank you for supplying all this because it's certainly helps when planning a trip of my own I travel quite a lot and every new IP address I go to I watch as many of your videos as I can, as Tesco say every little helps (will also use your link for Amazon and PayPal you when I can) you deserve the support.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Patrick - wow and thank you !!! That is very nice of you to say and we are grateful for all and every bit of support 💐😘🚐💜 best wishes Marianne xx

[@RetroRatz]

Superb!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🌺👍🚐🙌

[@angelagreenwood-williams6607]

Fabulous views . Hubs has good memories from driving HGV through France & loved the views of the lake at Nantua . Looking forward to more of your trip 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Angela - we had a fabulous time and we loved the lakes ... so beautiful xx

[@inekeroos9264]

Thank you for showing all this beauty ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your comment, you are welcome Ineke 😍💐🤗 Glad you are enjoying it xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@thelundstram4394]

Brilliant

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Kal 😘

[@alisonandrews2013]

Time to get your thermals out🥶. France is fantastic for Motorhome’s. Loving your vlogs , stay safe x x❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is true LOL 😍🚐💜 thermals on standby !! xx

[@zumrutkara1244]

😊🥰🤗🤗👍very nicee

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🤗

[@banntheman7925]

SAME AS THE LAST VIEWER GREAT VIEWS I TO WAS HGV1 DRIVER USED TO DRIVE THROUGH FRANCE TO ITALY TO MUCH BETTER DRIVING AWAY FROM UK , TO ADD TO THAT WHEN YOU STOP YOUR NOT CHARGE EVERY TIME YOU STOP?? NOT LIKE UK SERVICES, HAVE A GLASS OF WINE FOR ME KEEP ENJOYING THE VIEWS.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your message - the pot holes are much bigger LOL but the views are outstanding !! Best wishes and thank you Marianne and Chris xx

[@etheleklund3946]

Such stunning views!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Absolutely !! we were spoilt xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@stuart121972]

You may want to invest in adapter that lets you plug your laptop directly into a 12 volt socket. Charging via an inverter isn’t very efficient as the inverter converts 12v DC to 240v AC, then your laptop charger is converting it back to whatever the DC voltage rating is for your laptop.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for this Stuart, we have had a 12v charger before and the laptop died ... and we are a little nervous to use a 12v charger directly into our laptops now .... what do you think ? DM if you can guide me ... would love to know more 🤔😉💕 best wishes Marianne xx

[@TheLiam1951]

Hi from Ireland I hope all is well

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Liam - all good this end - sending love to Ireland 💚🚐🙌 best wishes from the two of us xx

[@Flipster-v1k]

Hi Marianne & Chris enjoying the vlogs very much could you just let your viewers know a little more info on items like when you acquired your visas and travel docs and such things for your trip sorry if you have mentioned these things before maybe point out the relevant vlogs thanks take care.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Flipper - thank you for your message, we have talked a bit about them, but will sharing more about them as we enter the countries that we need them for 💜💐😘 We have just arrived by Lake Garda and I am not sure if you know about our website - you can sign up to a weekly newsletter and also there is information about a free app you can download to follow us on - called Polarsteps xx Enjoy xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@Gypsylass]

Another fab video guys many thanks we do appreciate it. Maz xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Maz - we appreciate your appreciation 😍🌺😘 love Marianne xx

[@ernestocrespin1471]

Fantastic views!!! Happy Sunday from sunny, Hollywood beach, Florida!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Ernesto for your lovely message - best wishes Marianne and Chris xx 🎉😍🤗

[@stephenkavanagh3560]

Lived in France for two years back in 76 Used to be a good country

[@TREADtheglobe]

We had a lovely time thanks for your message Stephen - best wishes Marianne 👍🌺

[@Bulletguy07]

Most European countries have good facilities for motorhome travellers with plenty of free overnight parking like you found.....it's only UK where they are not made welcome.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - unfortunately this is true - it is astounding how there are so little facilities .... I think each local council could encourage business to local business by creating areas for visiting van / moho people who in turn then shop locally xx

[@Bulletguy07]

@@TREADtheglobe There are many experiences i could quote but one always sticks in my mind. I was in my campervan near Werfen, a small town in Austria. I needed some postage stamps so drove to the little town and the only parking area i could find was metered. Puzzling over how much to put in the meter, a local lady came running over shouting frantically for me to "halt halt", then explained, "you get the first hour free and only pay for time after that". I bought my stamps, walked around the town. then had a very nice meal at a local restaurant, plus spending money on souvenirs - Werfen is best known as the film location used in the movie "Where Eagles Dare" and the castle is nearby (well worth a visit). There is also an excellent campsite ground nearby with good facilities and quiet - Camping Vierthaler N 47° 26' 35.2" E 13° 12' 36" The lady who runs it speaks fluent English.

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is a great tip xx Thank you xx We will have to go and check this spot out one day, when we are not on a time scale !! best wishes Marianne xx 🚐💜 we are off to Austria in two days ... but we will not be going that far north 🤔😜 best wishes Marianne xx

[@davidwoods80]

Marianne has her serious "game face" on now; it's what we used to call 'white line fever' in the States -- "Rack up them miles, baby; watch out, I'm coming through!"

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - Chris reckons I am turning into an Italian driver .... which is a scary thought !! LOL - it has been a great experience driving through Europe .... and we are heading towards Austria in the next week - more mountain roads 😂💪😜😎 best wishes Marianne xx

[@kimdeabill8540]

He drives. X The views were beautiful thank you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

😂😂 I am not very good at sharing Trudy LOL - we are glad you are enjoying the views too 😍🎉💐🚐 best wishes Marianne xx

[@wayneandsuestraveladventur8486]

We love staying near grave yards as they are so quite, love the video

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you both for your comment - and you can usually get free water too in emergencies !! and you never get any problem neighbours LOL 🤗🚐😂👍

[@wayneandsuestraveladventur8486]

@@TREADtheglobe agreed

[@rinogiljorgulliksen1740]

Hello from Norway Start following your channel and i like it werry much looking forword to ser you drive around the world Be sade and have a Nice day

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi and thank you for your follow - Welcome to TREAD the Globe !! we are delighted you have found us - there is more information about us on our website and more information to be had 🚐💜🎉 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@GaetanHobby]

Thank you guys for another great vidéo. I don't know how you managed your privacy being three of you in a small van.. Big kisses from France 😘

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - Thank you for your message - it was very tight and it is important to be really respectful and kind to each other - we are lucky that Annabel is like our daughter and we laughed all the time 🚐😂💜 She has just left us and we will hopefully catch up with her again ... watch this space 💐💃😘

[@GaetanHobby]

@@TREADtheglobe Thanks for replying. Enjoy your privacy again. Big kisses from France 😘

[@TREADtheglobe]

You are welcome 🚐💜😘🌺 and it is very quiet without Annie LOL xx bisous and best wishes Marianne xx

[@gazwolves9489]

3 in the van well done to all of you lookin gd all the best gaz from wolves

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Gaz from Wolves 🙌🚐🤗 Thank you for your comment, it has been a blast !! best wishes Marianne xx

[@stephenkavanagh3560]

Hi from Budapest-- is one enjoying ze ride? Do you prepare soup a lot? I would as it saves you cooking all the time . It can last 3 to 4 days. Don’t come to Hungary now ... very cold: rather come in spring or summer! I shall be buying a small Used camper in this spring. I and my dear ex wife camped out in sisteron and gap back in 75 and 76. In the summer. ‘Twas grand!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Sounds like quite an adventure you had !! Thank you for the soup tip xx best wishes Marianne xx

[@stephenkavanagh3560]

I suppose y are aware that ol Mongolia can be quite cold in May!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Stephen - thank you for your message, we have prepared a very low temperature sleeping bag in our 'must have' items and we aim to be there in June, but we will keep you posted on what the weather ends up being like 👍😉💐💚 best wishes Marianne xx

[@fianaj9517]

Hi guys to to see yous again. You must be having such a lovely time. Great views, ah i looove France, every inch of it is beautiful. They put so much into their towns, villages and landscape. How is Anabelle? She must be loving being a part of your big Adventure. Does Anabelle go on to Greece with you? Or does she stop in Italy. Wow 2years!! That is some time. Well enjoy yourselves coz life goes fast. Safe journeyxx

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Yous are very lucky couple enjoy guys. Loved the vid. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sum veiws

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Fiana - we have dropped Annabel off to her aunties in Italy where she has flown home to the UK - she will hopefully catch up with us again (nothing planned for sure) We had a lovely time with her and loved that she wanted to spend so much time with us 😎😍💚🚐

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Paul - we are very lucky indeed xx

[@mikeparry9261]

Great so far. We do europe but we have a 9m monster - just nice for 2 and a dog. Did we miss something on Annabelle - what is the connection and why is she with you round the world. Curious :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Mike - thank you for your message, Annabel is actually one of our kids friends who decided that she wanted a 'lift' to Italy !! LOL - and asked if she could come for a couple of weeks .... and as she is like a daughter to us ... we said yes !! It was cosy, but we all get on so well we coped incredibly well and Annabel did remarkably well for her first van experience !! She has left us now as we are in Lake Garda area, but she might catch up with us again in the future xx kind regards - Marianne xx

[@richardkoker8749]

comparing your videos to others, you do it well as you are talking all the time. Other one's you see what is happening but not talking is going on and nothing explained. With yours I feel I am right there.

[@valentinleonhard4716]

hey, you are comming to austria in february? I am form austria and planing to go to china in april. maybe our path crosses somehow

[@TREADtheglobe]

Maybe we can - keep an eye on polarsteps for us 💚🚐🙌

[@stevenwilson690]

Hi u 3 Did you stay overnight in the dead centre of Sisteron!! thanks loved it.Steve.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Steve - we stayed up by the graveyard and it was very peaceful - and we even heard owls !! best wishes Marianne xx

[@Chris_905]

Nice to hear there are alot of Aires with good service points around France , would you drink the water from these points or would you boil it / filter it first , thanks , will be following you on your journey ,👍👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Chris - thank you for your message and question - we do fill up from the free water points - we have a lifesaver jerry can, and I filter all the water we drink through that - we may in the future use our steripen too if we get really nervous - but we are delighted with our lifesaver Jerrycan - the water is crystal clear - best wishes Marianne xx😘👍🌺

[@tuur]

Wher and when will you be in the USA 🤠

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi 🤗🚐🌺 We should be shipping over in September .... but we have no plans set in stone xx

[@jamesross6652]

When do you come to italy?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi James - we are in Italy !! If you check out our website, there is an app that is called Polarsteps (you can download for free) that shows you exactly where we are !! best wishes Marianne xx

[@motivate-today]

Try not to miss Bulgaria

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Arthur - our plan is to visit every country before we die !! I am not sure when we will visit Bulgaria ... but if we are still alive ... it is defo on the list 💜🎉🌺🙌 best wishes Marianne xx