Road Trip From England to Tenerife | 1,500 Miles With a Fiat on 177,000 Miles, towing a Motorbike!

[@SMSBJM1981]

I envy this guy. He’s living in the moment. I am stuck living in my head. 😞

[@mrjolly8680]

Your always living in the moment.......all you have to do is notice it...👍

[@gdfggggg]

There’s only one person that can change that..

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

Get out there and enjoy the world my friend

[@anthonydowling3356]

Anyone can do it ,even without a Monica .lol

[@arokh72]

@@anthonydowling3356 not if you don't have money friend. that's not something that easily changed for everyone, especially if they live somewhere where flying is the only way to see the world.

[@frankr111th]

Monika’s Accommodations booking skills are off the charts!👍🏾

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you- I’ve shown this to Monika and she’s very happy to see this!

[@adrianwilson44]

Nice to get an update on your epic journey,look forward to part 2,nice accommodation,bet you can't wait to get back on the Bonneville when you get to Tenerife,safe travels👊🙂

[@paulkearney4565]

Great job Monica 👏pk

[@bikeroffthebeatentrack]

Sunday mornings with Freddie, favourite time of the week 👌I think we in the UK will always be mileage snobs. I remember learning to ride in the late 90s and my instructor saying he wouldn’t buy a bike with more than 25k miles as he reckoned that was a high mileage. Then I watch riders in the states making vids about riding trans america, without giving a second thought to the fact their machines have 150k+ miles on them. My grandad always drove older cars and was fond of saying a well maintained car with high miles is a much better buy than a low mileage car that’s only done school runs and therefore has never allowed the oil to get to it’s optimum working temperature. Safe travels my friends and looking forward to the next video 👍👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I LOVE this, and 100% agree! Three out of the past four of my cars have had 160k+ miles on the clock (all ran perfectly), and the only one that didn’t was a diesel smart car with 39k miles that the engine blew up on and I had to sell for scrap 10 months after buying😨

[@ineshtandon3304]

I’m confident that faithful old fiat will munch down the distance like a champ

[@ChristopherD-M]

What a fantastic adventure! Living vicariously through you guys! Safe travels.

[@habsom1406]

Me too! Would love to do this road trip ending up in Tenerife for an extended period.

[@nickd2423]

I subscribed right away and Im hooked. Enthusiastic presentation and great music. I'm living vicariously through you. Freddie, you've got a great presentation style.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Nick!🙂

[@TinsonTour]

Absolutely hooked ... unbelievably we've just watched the episode of u getting the boat from Tenerife to Spain fully loaded then realised its a series so gonna settle down and binge watch 👍👍👍 Shaun and Faye

[@PremiershipPerusal]

Stumbled upon this channel and its my new favorite, great videos! PS - audio sounds great!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you’re enjoying it and thanks very much for the audio feedback!🙌🏻

[@fettlerjohn3419]

Yes same here 👍🏼 ✨ ✨

[@gavinwalding4707]

Same here, bloody refreshing, subscribed Freddie 😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

@@gavinwalding4707 Thanks Gavin!:)

[@JohnSmith-xf2rs]

Yes man yes. You go Ole boy. Take your Monica and live by goodness live. I want to do it all again. I am happy living vicariously through now.

[@stevenjones3506]

I stumbled across this video when I got myself stuck in a KZbin hole last year! And this was the exact series of videos that inspired my roadtrip because I couldn’t believe the little Fiat made it with no issues! So I came up with the idea to drive a little Peugeot 206, that I bought for literally driving to work and back and nothing else, to Gibraltar! During planning the trip, it soon grew arms and legs, so in may this year we set off….and bounced our way through 10 countries, hitting autobahns, racetracks, Swiss passes, coast roads, camp sites….allsorts! Nearly 4000 miles we did altogether, without a single issue, and it was honestly the best thing I’ve ever done!👌🏼 If it hadn’t of been for this video, I would NEVER have thought of doing something like that!👌🏼

[@richardnapier1992]

I think you and Monika would make perfect b&b hosts/guides for biking holidays....on top of everything else you guys do!

[@highwatercircutrider]

Always cross your trailer’s safety chains. That way if the trailer comes loose the chains will cradle the tongue and keep it from hitting the pavement or worse, digging in on unimproved roads ( I know, it’s just an American thing )......ps. Ideally the chains should be hooked to the vehicle, not the hitch.

[@ibez07]

such a watchable easy manner u have, ur enthusiasm was absolutely infectious, i was grinning like an idiot throughout.

[@kiltymacsporran3808]

Came across your channel while searching for the mutt motorcycle a few weeks back and can't get enough of your videos! You and Monika are great, you should have your own TV show! Good luck with the move and can't wait for part 2!

[@jamalet-taheri9877]

👍👍👍 Brilliant way to travel Done this route 6 time s London to Casablanca Thank you for all the work you both DO so we all can enjoy your v logs Jamal 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Just found your channel! loved this video now about to check out part 2

[@vedder10]

Such a wonderful video that highlights the beauty of Europe and freedom to travel. Life is definitely worth living.

[@peterhollis8291]

Thanks for taking us along on the adventure Freddie, cant wait for episode two.

[@andrewknight9080]

Will the little Fiat 500 make it? Well if it's fuelled by your enthusiasm Freddie, there's no way can fail! What a lovely couple you and Monika make. Enjoy the trip and stay safe both. Looking forward to watching your adventure unfold!

[@PopsAndPaps]

Halcyon days … a foreign road trip with the one you love, AND your motorbike! Well done, Freddie. And thanks for taking us with you.

[@mayimbe2198]

I always observe different angles on these videos, thank you for the tour, but what strikes me, is watching Monica following you while you live your dream and she is just there to assist you, that is a faithful woman in love. Make sure you treat her well and take care of her, because those are rare and hard to find these days. A woman that will surrender her dreams, her life just to help that man follow his dream. I can assure you, going on those tours and adventures would be meaningless and pointless without Monica. It is great to have a life companion.

[@petewebb6952]

Excellent. Well done and a very pleasant presentation. Looks like you two are living your lives skilfully. Good luck…

[@theg-man7868]

No problem Freddie, Fiat, Monica, bike. Plenty of good food, gallons of coffee. Perfect planning. Piece of cake.

[@rafaelcordoba13]

I wish I had half of this guy’s excitement and energy with simple things. Inspiring video.

[@manfrombkk]

Hell YES !!!! Freddie; Talent/Driver Monika; Production/Accomidation Scout.

[@yahoodlums]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I can see your channel growing exponentially. Good luck on this new adventure and looking forward to the next installment.

[@markhenry192]

What an adventure. Very impressed by that little Fiat. Thanks guys.

[@coratheexplorer1824]

My absolute heaven driving to Spain with my new converted Campervan

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica

[@benlawson6156]

KZbin recommended this to me, great job KZbin. Excellent video, Freddie. Subscribed 👌

[@marco-58]

Love it. You are a perfect team. Your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious. Did Italy pre Covid in an Audi TT Mk1 solo with camping gear from Southport NW England. You have inspired me to plan for next year.

[@keithriley3159]

I envy you and your trip more. I was hoping to do the same but the dreaded C word got in the way

[@Richard_Barnes]

Somehow popped up in my feed, so here I am and subscribed already! Very interesting, easy listening, fantastic enthusiasm, appreciate it 😃👍🏻 I’ll be into part 2 next……….

[@colinpeters3809]

You’ll make it, great adventure. Keep it coming both of you love the channel, good luck with everything 👍🏼

[@BlackThor15]

Good luck Freddie & Monika, best wishes and keep the great videos coming with more exciting adventures!! 👍👍

[@jamesbrewer2398]

What a fantastic video - thanks so much for sharing both. All this fun and you’ve not unpacked the bike yet… Let the adventures continue….

[@Tianton1]

I took a Piper Warrior out of Dublin and flew myself. Stopped off in Bristol, Bournemouth, Jersey, Nantes, Biarritz, Madrid, Badajoz, Jerez, Drove to Cadiz and got a Ferry to Lanzarote. Picked up another Piper Warrior there and flew to Tenerife South. Took me 3 weeks in total and really enjoyed it

[@JohnSmith-xf2rs]

The sound quality has risen off the scale my friend . Super good investment for the channel.

[@richardbarrett-peck8395]

Morning gang, sound is still excellent. 177,000 miles on a Fix It Again Tomorrow you must be mad, but with both of your amount of enthusiasm you will get there in one piece. Hopefully safe journey take care

[@FreddieDobbs]

So glad the sound quality’s good!! I can’t believe how solid the Fiat is- not even a hint of a problem- I can’t believe a Fiat is the most reliable, highest mileage car I’ve owned!😆 Thanks Richard!🙌🏻

[@dizheller2101]

Wow! Seeing you bag those crispy-crackly fresh pastries made my mouth water! :)

[@andyb3331]

You really cant beat a road trip - spot on guys

[@christopherking3937]

Great seeing you wanting to embrace the Spanish language and culture. It will make your time in Spain much more enjoyable.

[@darrenmcallister1307]

Looking forward to following your road trip to Tenerife, audio is great!! Footage fantastic as always!! I have full faith in the little fiat it shall deliver you and Monika safe and sound!! Keep safe the both of you!!

[@oblahdes]

As I mentioned my Wife (Isa) is from Spain. We are not ready to travel yet from Texas to her family , some from Burgos. She won't even look at you and Monica's trip. Even I feel nostalgic cause I lived there 1970-75. Great job as usual.

[@marcverdi665]

Fantastic! Thank you for taking us with you! I love this video’s “sign off” with the inclusion of Monika’s smile, wink and wave along with you. So friendly and inviting for your viewers. Looking forward to Part II!

[@michaeldelaney5104]

Great video safe journey

[@colincampbell4983]

Another great vid, love seeing the detail of service stations and accommodation. 'I'm so excited'

[@albertocebrian4976]

Wellcome to my country!! I hope you really enjoy your trip and life here as much as we enjoy your videos.

[@darrenwilliams3224]

stumbled on your channel. This is the 1st video iv watched. Got to say your enthusiasm is amazing. After a long knackering week at work i feel energised by the content and pure enthusiasm better than strong coffee

[@MarshalJose1]

Fiat 500 👌.. good sound and video quality. Keep going. Love from India

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Jose!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@simonchristie4117]

£65 a night for that place! Fantastic! Good health and good luck to you both, look forward to seeing more ✌

[@stevieclee3309]

“ is the car packed and ready Freddie?........don’t forget the block of wood!” 😆 What a fantastic adventure........really enjoy your channel 👌👌

[@FreddieDobbs]

And guess what- I left the plank of wood in the French chalet!!!😆

[@stevieclee3309]

@@FreddieDobbs I’m guessing it was a ramp for the Bonny?

[@carstenweiland7896]

Had a few FIATs and every single one was great, loved my 60hp Punto 1, it was so good on long distance driving after 12h there was no strain at all felt. The Uno Turbo was blistering quick, really can't say anything bad about FIAT. The Punto 3 was a bit too Corsa to me.

[@lewis_kelly]

Usually skip through longer videos- didn't for this! Great video 👌🏻

[@pete8222]

Great video and very well presented, really enjoyed it! Looking forwards to pt2

[@alandavies1054]

Stumbled across this channel and I love it. My wife has a Fiat 500 and it is a great little car…nothing flash about it just turn the key and go 👍 Really looking forward to Part 2…safe travels from Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😎

[@russcattell955i]

Nice one Freddie & Monika. I got here via road trip vids of South Devon & Dartmoor, where I grew up and lived for 40 years. I am now some 75 miles North of your 1st night stay near Jonzac.

[@georgezuss2925]

Absolutely captivating, friend. I'm completely hooked.......well done! I think we are going to need a national holiday added to the calendar to celebrate when your little fiat makes it to your doorstep in Tenerife! How you manage to keep your excitement and positivity so full-on for such long arduous hours is an example to us all. Enjoy your travels friend, we're along for the ride. Safe journey, both....

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much George! Nothing I love more than a road trip- every second of it!😃🖤🚗

[@tramlad2]

Brilliant journey, you are a natural in front of the camera, Love the Fiat, my daughters first car, great little motor so cute, it has done superbly to get that mileage, keep safe , really into your travels. That place in Spain was exceptional, so bright and modern, beautiful

[@niallll]

Fantastic video... you should have your own TV show!

[@stefoy87]

Perfect Sunday morning watch 🙌 Kudos to you and Monika for still providing great content on what must be a pretty stressful (yet exciting!) journey. Very envious of your move, must be completely reinvigorating and very rewarding. Looking forward to watching you both tearing up that lovely Tenerife tarmac!

[@pauleden5396]

Sometimes I wonder why I watch this channel but its engrossing and Freddie when you were doing your impromptu intro at Dover you are a natural in front of the camera really enjoyed it.

[@turdferguson5108]

Sure you´ll make it - small italian and french cars have one thing in common. As soon as all the bits meant to fall off has fallen off, the rest will go on forever. 👍🎅☀

[@FreddieDobbs]

I LOVE this!!! I’ve never heard of this, but I agree with it completely and will remember it!😃

[@bannarak3949]

I like watching your clip very much, the content, narrative, musics. I will become your fan from now on! from Thai viewer😃

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hello over in Thailand!!🙂. Thank you for the support!👋🏻🇹🇭

[@greerbox]

What a great video you two. Very jealous. Please get the indicator fixed Freddie, you don’t want to get nic nic’d put a dampener on the adventure. Looking forward to the next episode

[@FreddieDobbs]

Good point- I really should’ve done it before I left but completely forgot!

[@Brian-tb1zs]

What a terrific journey, spectacular views !

[@schadheli]

Amazing. I am loving this series a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@jontymo]

Just found your channel Freddie - proper quality, I think I have just persuaded my wife to let me get back into biking on the back of your channel, now off to look at trailers and getting a tow bar fitted to our campervan. We have just arrived home from Spain(2 hours ago)and feel like we could go again!!!! Subscribed and now working through your back catalogue.

[@philbane2069]

Yeah I think you will get there no problems have a great time guys and stay safe

[@decayintheuk]

the second viewing, I find this trip inspirational

[@adrianwilson44]

Nice to get an update on your epic journey,some fab accommodation,bet you can't wait to get on the bike again Freddie when you arrive in Tenerife,look forward to part 2,safe travels👊🙂

[@pabloglez-dorta5586]

Very good video, as usual, excellent sound and very professional edition. Of course the Fiat will do very well. Enjoy the trip safely and welcome to Tenerife.

[@A_Ride_To]

The canary islands are just beautiful, my favorite one is Fuerteventura and it would definitely be my choice for retirement. With only one week of rain a year the island has everything it needs to become my little biker paradise in the future ☺️

[@hetty43]

Superb video. Fun and interesting to watch. Feel like I’m actually travelling. Brings back happy memories of many years of travel. I knew you were over optimistic to think you would make it from Calais to Spanish border in a day. France is a massive country. So much traffic passing through. The French always impress with their different types of accommodation. Light years ahead of us in the UK. I suspected you were around Burgos. Done those trips so many times and Burgos seems to be point when fatigue sets in and overnight stop required. You sum it up really well. The excitement of travel. The variations in the regions. Your narration and music and photography is excellent. Better than anything on TV. Thanks.

[@tindrum]

Of course it will!!!! What an adventure, I am moving to Norchich as well you know, thats an adventure already but this...Oh my I am envious!!!

[@marcusakerlind6661]

Starting to become my favorit channel. Keep up the good work and good luck on your journey.

[@chrisking5495]

Really enjoying this Freddie, thanks to you both for sharing this wonderful adventure 😊

[@ThirdMonarch]

this video has me so hyped for what's in store, nothing like a long journey with the person you love to inspire new creativities. Makes me want to get out on the road today. Hope youre surviving the 38 hour boat. thanks guys!!

[@rafaelbin4595]

Amazing follow your jorney!!!!!!

[@colingill31]

Just found this channel. Great video, music, chapters (who knew). Well jealous. So relaxed _ why did Brexit happen? Now subscribed Ps Tenerife is our favourite place. Also reminded of our motorbike holiday down to the Loire-Atlantique through the vineyards and sunflower fields. Can even smell the fresh bread from here

[@howardwatson2920]

Wow so interesting. Well done. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@philedwards2679]

Don't ever sell the Fiat, that car is amazing. Best of luck to the both of you in your new venture.👍 can't wait to see the new videos from Tenerife.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m thinking exactly that Phil- I now have a strange emotional attachment to the Fiat and I won’t be able to sell it!

[@billbuckingham8288]

Freddie l really do love your vids, they give me a different perspective on a journey l have done myself. Monica is very positive and helpful 🙂 as well. Keep up the greats vids. All the best to you both from Bill and Marigold!

[@TERRYB0688]

Hi Freddie, found you guys by mistake, enjoying the trip, have subscribed, Terry From Scotland 👴🏻👍

[@GlennO1961]

Great video. Enjoy. Oh, you already are. All the the best.

[@kellanhills1972]

Good for you guys. Enjoy your adventure. The music and cinematography is great. Freddie your enthusiasm for all things is wonderful. Stay safe. I predict that the motorcycle will end up towing the fiat. That’s the most reliable fiat in the entire world. Usually they breakdown after about 20k miles. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@stuartmoles843]

Monika needs to get a job on my travel desk, some of the hotels they put me in are rubbish, you seem to be doing much better, good luck to you both, great content.

[@leewatkeys9065]

Just got round to finishing watching the rest. You two are great entertainment and I love how enthusiastic you are all the time. Keep em coming 😎

[@alanlake5220]

Loving this Freddie, and your enthusiaism is infectious

[@karenmcinnes508]

Done this trip several times, in lots of different vehicles including a Renault Twingo. Love a good road trip.

[@johnrussell616]

Exciting times.Great film,can’t wait for next instalment.

[@stephenmundane]

High on Life eh Freddie -- two thumbs up!

[@carlashton1339]

Of course you will make it, brilliant combination of Italian and English craftsmanship at work there👍😎

[@JasonTongConsultancy898]

Another great tour you take us on. Absolutely love these trips. Makes time on stepper at the gym less painful. Thanks to both of you.

[@hughferrier5837]

I really enjoyed that. It is so interesting and very helpful. Have a great time. I'm a bit excited waiting for part 2.

[@The1977andi]

Great production on your videos, really nice to watch a channel which doesn't just put videos out for the sake of it, well done, and keep up the good work👍

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

Most definitely I believe in the power of positivity 😀👍🏍🚙

[@i10gal]

Just come across your channel and I am hooked and thoroughly enjoyed the three vlogs I have just watched. This is from a non car/bike enthusiast too lol. Really enjoyed your road trip from England to Tenerife, loved the accommodation you booked in France and the first one in Spain (well done Monica, a great find). I don't know how she can surf and be a passenger at the same time though, not something I can do. Really looking forward to watching more. Thanks for sharing and good luck in your travels. From Beautiful Bonnie Scotland :)

[@Crossers76]

Fiat will be asking for the 500 back to analyse why it hasn't broken down at the 27k mark, nevermind 177k!!! Brilliant videos and have a safe trip down. You have probably made millions of people jealous by relocating from the UK..

[@paulkearney4565]

Great wee video guys, I've driven to San Marino staying in lorry stops, was so exciting, big thing for me, was that the continent is so so quiet and relaxing compared to the UK, like the service halts etc I'm buying a motorbike, have done 1st part of my test and heading off next year on a Yamaha Tenere. Love your presentation skill, clearly excited like me, and your 500 with 177miles and the cheap little trailer with the Bonneville, so me too! Looking forward to next video, I'll watch later, walking the Chilterns after breakfast. Paul from Donegal ☘️👌

[@paulbarlow3185]

Part 2 of my comment......your enthusiasm is infectious.....I feel like I'm traveling with you. Can't wait for the videos to follow.......and of course the Fiat will make it. 👍😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Paul!!🙌🏻🙌🏻