PART 1 - I Drove My 20 Year Old Motorhome Across Europe From West To East In The Middle Of Winter

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Hi folks, you may have noticed that I've changed the name to Rambling Irishman. Everything for you should work as normal 😊

[@cassiapmendes]

Hello, there! How was the process of the dogs on each border? They ask you for dog documents of the country you are leaving? I explain my doubt: When I travel by airplane, they ask for documents of the country you are leaving. For example, my dog is Brazilian, and he has Brazilian documentation, if I travel from Serbia to Greece, they will ask for documentation of Serbia - VET- health certification of Serbia and not Brazil. Thank you for your time.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

When on ferrys I had to show my dogs passports. When driving across borders from country to country I wasn't asked at all, not once. I hope this info helps

[@cassiapmendes]

@@TheRamblingIrishman Yes, it helps a lot. Between 2018 and 2019 I traveled by airplane and bus to Eastern Europe, which was not comfortable for my dog. By plane a lot of documentation is required, besides it is more expensive. By bus, very stressful, the drivers do not know about the rules of their own company. I always asked in the office at the bus station, and they said "It's ok, you can travel with a dog", but one time I was on the bus, and the driver said, " I do not accept a dog on my bus". He wanted to put my dog in the luggage rack with the suitcases, it was summer in North Macedonia, incredibly hot, I held the bag and said no, and he got angry. After much argument, he stopped fighting because I proved to him that I had gone to his company's office and they had authorized it and my dog was up to date with the documentation. This situation is very very stressful. 😓 This time, I want to buy a car in Germany and travel with it around Eastern Europe. My dog is already 11 years old and stressing him out the way is not healthy. Thank you so much for sharing this information. ❤

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

@@cassiapmendes Your very welcome and good luck 😎👍

[@eamonn7777]

Please keep producing the excellent videos, thank you

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you 🙂

[@petermarley2831]

Brilliant! Great video and what a cracking experience 👏👏. Peter

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thanks mate, I had a ball, fantastic 😊👍

[@sharongamble6379]

What a fantastic adventure you and the 🐶 dogs had, looked lovely.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you 😊

[@bogdantanasie3735]

👍👍👍👍

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

👍

[@keithharrison9644]

just found your vlog brilliant brings back many happy trips in europe will follow on your journey.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Awesome, thank you! 👍😊

[@Tomanart]

Great video, really enjoyed viewing it. Good luck and best wishes😊

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bigaldo8187]

I absolutely loved your original travel series Steve. You wore your heart on your sleeve, and that was quite endearing. As it progressed, there was definite impression of you finding your own path in life. Many people never get that chance, so it was a great watch. Unsurprisingly you had your ups and downs, and these are the events that make traveling so memorable. You're a great story teller, and I'm delighted that you've found a settled place in your life, well for now anyway! Keep doing what you do.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you and thanks for saying. It's been an amazing and very different year in my life and I'm changing for the better. I wonder what the coming year will bring.....Onward and upward 🙂

[@tonybernard9487]

Really helpful, be nice to see a little more of how to prep motorhome each day . For people like me who are total novice

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Good idea!

[@stephenboulding5485]

lovely video thankyou 4 your time sir steve and nam thailand

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@angelamckinney7814]

Hey keep the videos coming we enjoy watching them. We move to Spain end of January from Northern Ireland. We're up in La florida we'll say hello if we see you about 👍🏻

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you, I will. I'm sure your excited! Good times ahead 🙂

[@bridalbeautyni]

Hope you have a Happy Christmas Steve. Christmas blessings from me and the hubby. Hope you're enjoying yourself.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you both 😊. I'm having a quiet Christmas then heading home for the new year. Happy Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄☃️

[@bridalbeautyni]

I hope you don't mind me saying. I seen you changed your name from travelling Irishman to rambling Irishman. I wanted to get to your channel quickly there and searched that but your buried under every Irish man and his dog singing the song "rambling Irishman"

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

@@bridalbeautyni it'll take a few weeks for the name to come to the top. Mine is the only Channel called the Rambling Irishman

[@neilpatterson1357]

Great video thanks

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed 😊👍

[@Millionaire-Paul]

Really interesting channel you have (vid watched in full!). Warm wishes from new friend Millionaire Paul :)

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thanks Paul and welcome to the channel 👍😊

[@TristandKez]

Great video, loved seeing your travels across Europe. Can't wait for our first trip over!!

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video, I had a wonderful time 😊

[@TristandKez]

@@TheRamblingIrishman Looks like it. With a bit of sunshine added in always helps 🤙🏼😎

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

@@TristandKez I don't think I'd do central Europe in winter again lol. It gets warmer in the part 2 video, thankfully! 😊😎

[@TristandKez]

@@TheRamblingIrishman We'll check out part 2 :). We need to find warmer places for winter life 😎🤙🏼

[@transform_property_spain]

Great video Steve . Enjoyed watching your adventure. Having great weather i see over in spain . Hope to be out in spain soon , we will get that coffee .

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. The nice weather awaits you 🙂

[@leonoramaminaki7217]

I enjoyed your trip, i love Greece i must do i came from UK 43 years ago and i stayed.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thanks

[@Waypastpoint]

Enjoying the channel, something we (see photo) are planning next year, did not even occur to me Greece. We are heading Gibraltar to see area to see what happens. Keep it up. 👍

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

I fancy visiting Gibraltar myself, maybe will at some point 😊

[@basilsmum]

It's wonderful to have a recap of your adventures. I've watched from day 1 and hope to see more! Have a wonderful Xmas and an even more adventurous 2023 💚💚💚

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Thank you so much! Happy Christmas and there'll be more 😊

[@CharlieWho-q8l]

Well done , leave the rat race! 🙏

[@Steve-zc3rg]

🎉

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

@@Steve-zc3rg 👍

[@ClarkMarshallnz]

Great video! I’m doing a similar trip with my two dogs early next year. Why did the stop you entering Turkey? Did the dogs need special documents?

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Glad you enjoyed. They turned me away because my v5 tax document was torn with a piece missing. You do need a document to take the dogs into Turkey, it can be obtained at a place close to the border but I can't remember much about it. 😊

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

I’m a fellow northern Irishman. I’m envious of you but I hope to do it soon. One question is it cold in the motorhome at night?

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Hi 👋. Yes during the winter it gets very cold, older motorhomes aren't too well insulated. But a good sleeping bag does the trick!

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

@@TheRamblingIrishman thanks. I love what you’re doing. Seeing all of europe. Soon for me I hope…..soon. Good luck and happy travels.

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

@@jonathanmcaleece9834 Thanks Jonathan 👍😊

[@pjr9532]

Just wondered, why were you refused entry to turkey. Was it a problem with pet passports?..love your videos, enjoy your travels

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Hi, one of my dogs had chewed the corner of the vans v5. I'd got through every border from France with it but not accepted at the Turkish border. Glad your enjoying the videos 😊

[@peterbrunec9029]

Hi there. just one correction - neither Slovania nor Slovakia. you traveled through SLOVENIA 😂😂

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Spelling never was my strong point lol

[@Didz997]

why did u get loads of sim cards? didnt u have on board wifi?

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Not sure what that is but it's a long time ago, doesn't matter now 😊

[@3urmida]

i think it was Slovenia not Slovakia 😂

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Lol

[@DS-fo4ed]

Did you experience any issues with the 90 days out of 180 days rule?, or were you exempt with an EU passport ?

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

I'm lucky enough to have a British and Irish passport! It's a nightmare for British expats having to deal with the whole issue.

[@fmfinlay9602]

Did your irish passport let you stay in eu as long as u wanted?

[@TheRamblingIrishman]

Yes, it did 😊

[@fmfinlay9602]

@@TheRamblingIrishman Could you show everything you need? Eg insurance, and any other requirements for travelling europe? Thanks