PLANNING OUR FIRST EVER ROADTRIP TO THE WINTER SUN - FLORRIE GOES TO SPAIN

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hello Dave and Sue, it all sounds very exciting for you both, you are very well organised, wishing you both a safe and exciting adventure, take care care, Julie and Tony x

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

A nice video Dave and Sue. Have a wonderful evening. Good luck traveling to Spain.

[@WildlifeTrailcamUK]

Great video! It’ll be nice to get some warmth in the winter! It’s interesting this is your first winter sun trip and I’m looking forward to seeing it! Thanks for sharing

[@SergePavkinMusic]

That's great, Dave. I'm watching your video before the presentation of the new orchestral library begins. It seems like there are so many orchestral libraries out there. But then I thought that filling my hard drive with new sounds is like filling your motorhome with new things. It never ends.🙂 So I wish you a good journey. It seems that distributors have already started their Christmas vacation and new tracks will be released only after the New Year holidays. Once again, happy holidays and have a good trip.🙏

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Thanks Serge 🙏🙏 Ha yes we have so much stuff now in the Motorhome. We did have a bit of a clear out last month but still we do take a lot away. Good luck with the new library. I can’t wait to hear how you use them. Hope you can all get a good respite over the holiday period and that 2025 brings some justice for your beautiful country 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦

[@rupak-travelmoments]

Fantastic planning and a sensational presentation 👍

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Thanks so much. That’s very kind of you 🙏🙏

[@k3uvn]

My son did the Long Ferry and said to me, `Dad, you wouldnt want to do it`as so rough..so i never will, i dont do boats.. The Aires will be fab for you as thats what we do and no issues.. All sounds fabulous and i am very gealous.. shhh.. i would be sorting my data out b4 i go i reckon..lol.. it sounds great and so pleased for you both getting out and about..Drive safe and enjoy yourselves.. atb K n S & Rubes

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Very glad we’re not doing the long ferry Kev mate. Couldn’t get a space on the short crossings by the time we decided so we have to do the tunnel again!! 🤦🏻‍♂️ The data thing is so frustrating - you can’t sort it until you get there because the UK suppliers won’t give you more than 25GB So we just have to get something as soon as we get over there. Hope you’re having g a decent week Kev

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Spain sound like a great place to visit at this time of year. Wish you a wonderful trip 😊

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Thanks Soren. Yep hopefully we will get a bit of weather like our Spring is here. 👍👍

[@stressfreelife82]

Enjoy your road trip guys.keep safe

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Thank you. We will. 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍. Can’t wait to get going.

[@ArcticNatureExperiences]

Happy Wednesday Dave and Sue. Spain is getting ever closer, but I think you are making the right call in driving there through France. The ferry ride can be unpredictable and if the weather is aweful it will not be a nice start to your vacation. When it comes to snow chains they are a healthy insurance for those days where the conditions are bad. on 364 days of the year you do not need them, but suddenly, you need them to move to a better location on treacherous roads. And then they will be a great help while others spin out in the ditch. The only thing is that you should practice a few times to put them on the wheels. That experience is handy when you stand there in a snowstorm...As for the other things it looks like you will be ready to roll and it is quite exciting. You will start before you know it:) Have a good week, Ant

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Cheers Ant. I think you’re right about the chains. I’ve seen a couple of vids but they do look a bit complicated to put on. We’re out in the van tomorrow so that will be a task for me 👍👍 Can’t wait to get going. Looking forward to Christmas but as soon S New Year is done we will be off!! Have a good rest of the week in the North Ant.

[@LillaHusVanlife]

Bet you can't wait to be in the warmth guys.!! The channel ferries were really easy when we came out and half the cost of the tunnel..even booked our crossings the day before as we weren't sure what was happening after the embassy visit.. I hope you get sorted with your SIM..it's one of the biggest bugbears especially seeing as we all upload videos..the data soon goes.. We've used WISE cards during our travels, by the way..another alternative to Revolut that Karen found.. Anyway, can't wait to follow your journey.. Take care and have a brilliant Christmas in the meantime.. Love from Bulgaria.!! 🙏💜

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Cheers Phil and Karen. Yes we were frustrated by the ferries - we really wanted to use them this time as there were big delays on the tunnel last time - and it’s so much cheaper. But it seems that everyone has the same idea in the first week of January and everything was booked up!! We have a data sim for the UK which I’m just about to change - but you only get 25GB in Europe. So as soon as we get to a supermarket in France I’m going to get as much data as we can which will hopefully be cost effective! Ah that’s interesting on WISE. We found that Revolut wasn’t accepted in some places in France We just can’t wait to get going - every day counts for us these days - looking forward to Christmas but also looking forward to a bit of warmth too! You both stay well and have a brilliant Christmas and New Year.

[@eurotoura]

Guys. My data sim solution. I have my home internet with EE, on top of the broadband payment I pay £10/monthly per sim for 2 mobile phones both with unlimited data usage in the UK and the same unlimited usage for roaming in the EU. For the Moho I requested an additional sim for the Moho costing £10/month again with unlimited data/roaming for my travels in France/Spain. I have to admit the monthly broadband cost is a bit more than some other suppliers, but the cost for the mobiles and the Moho sim well make this affordable for me. Worth looking at I hope ( I have no connection with EE other than as a customer). Looking forward to watching your upcoming trip👍

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Wow. Now that is an amazing deal particularly on the European data. Will definitely look into that. I’ve literally just decided to go with a six month deal on EE for UK data for the Moho which is £60 cheaper than the current one with Vodafone (and it’s better coverage) I might just give them a call to see what they can do as our broadband deal is up for renewal too. That’s brilliant thanks for the tip. Can’t wait to get going to Spain!! Thanks for your help and thanks for watching our vlogs!! And hope you get to have a brilliant holiday period and a wonderful 2025 Dave and Sue.

[@DesmondsDonders]

You guys are never home these days. Happy Christmas and Hogmanay. We hit the road tomorrow.

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Cheers Dave. So cool that Lindsay is off now. You both (actually all three) travel safe and have a brilliant break!

[@DesmondsDonders]

@@NBNatureTrailvan The pension folk and HMRC have caused some stress. Long story but good to have her to myself LOL

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

@@DesmondsDonders from my experience they take ages to sort it but in the end they sort themselves out! Usually the pension fund that messes it up! Great news though for you guys. 🎉