Taking Our Van Over from Dover to Calais / England to France by Ferry

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In this video we attempt to cross ove from Englad to France. However, before we cross over, we wanted to have an MOT done so that we do not need to worry about expired MOT's while we are abroad. Unfortunately, this lead to a lot more issues than we thought.
After days of trying to pass the MOT, we were finally able to take a ferry in order to cross from England into France. But before getting on the ferry, we wanted to explore the white cliffs of Dover. Once arriving in France, we also wanted to check out Dunkirk.
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[@Warnz60]

Try and go to a boulangerie for a croissant. They’re 200% better than supermarkets and if you have a cake from one nowhere else will taste as nice. We lived in France for 9 years and miss it every day (we have our croissants dipped in coffee too 😂).

[@Ckrisg1]

Thanks for the conversion subtitles Buddymoon, so looking forward to your adventures in Europe, and can I say I love the way, you are so respectful of all of the countries you have visited.

[@thebuddymoon]

Only a pleasure😁😁😁 helps to not have you sit on google while watching the videos😂😂😂 we love every country we visit, they all so different and unique in their own way😁❤️ Thanks for the support @Ckrisg1😁

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Leanne, love that you’re open to different cuisines and tastes!

[@thebuddymoon]

Always have to try things once😁 thats the motto😁

[@bindatek8801]

I am glad that you took time to visit Dunkerque....It was the most amazing rescue of WW2 - Without it, even South Africa was not safe from domination by the N a zis. Of course many of the soldiers were like yourselves from SA, helping the allied forces. You need to be proud of them.

[@ianhagerman1]

as a fellow sout african, you make me proud. Both such a great couple.Enjoy the fruits of the world.

[@thebuddymoon]

Thanks so much Ian😁😁 good to see South Africans watching our videos😁😁

[@Surisettyswamy]

His reaction after knowing about the black pudding is just awesome. There's an english movie called "Dunkirk" directed by christopher nolan. You doing a great job exploring different cultures and explaining the historical importance to us. Keep doing the amazing work. Happy journey guys ❤from India.

[@matt4239]

Those fire engines you saw at Dover are being donated to Ukraine 🇺🇦 British firefighters regularly donate and drive them over there

[@speculatiireale]

Greetings from Romania🇷🇴🇪🇺

[@erinjackson8010]

YESSS buzzing you tried the black pudding 😊 xxx

[@thebuddymoon]

Was a little weird but not bad😜

[@shahabraziq4072]

Awesome video! I love the exciting European adventures you've mapped out. Your shenanigans are hilarious! Can't wait to join in on the fun and experience the adventures firsthand with you two.

[@heartmath5224]

You are both so lucky to have each other.Happy Europe Odyssey🤩💗

[@user-ss8qb3zd6e]

Thank you for sharing such a lovely video

[@Madyshhh]

You didn't show that in the video, maybe you know already, but you need to change to those "extra" light bulbs in your EU kit. They are for changing the direction of the beam. If you drive with UK ones, other drivers will think you're driving with full/high beam on, as you'll blind them, and they will flash you with theirs to let you know. - I know because I made the mistake of coming from France to UK without changing the direction of the beam. You can also get stickers for this to put on your headlights. Some cars also has a wee switch in the back of the headlights to change the direction. And I looooove your videos! We want to be there with you 🥹😍 Safe travels 🫶🏼

[@rupman27isback]

That was one of the best outros ever! You guys have fun and be safe! I love ur videos so much.

[@jordanhowell]

Just discovered your videos - loving them, and looking forward to more! Enjoy your trip!

[@shahidanusrat6086]

May Allah SWT bless South Africa and it's beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

[@aarokiaraj4652]

அழகான சுற்றுலா இடங்கள் ❤

[@hernanvalverde3693]

I enjoy whatching you and Leanne crossjng over from England to France by Ferry

[@RupertFerreira]

Welcome to Europe and greetings from Malta. Veilig reis en sien uit na die volgende een.

[@sattenapalliganesh3059]

5th comment Please show some 2024 Paris omplypics content Mr buudymoon

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello, I was glad to see finally you were able to fix your van problems with a good mechanic. I like your travelling to France from England. You can travel by your van to France from England. There is a underground train in England to travel to France

[@Denise-uo7rv]

😂the mince! I’m on Leanne’s side 😂! Oh my word and so glad you got to experience black pudding😱. Well done guys, you’re amazing…always wondered how the actual ferry process worked…..and so special to see Dunkirk ❤

[@thebuddymoon]

🤣🤣🤣so much mince😅

[@RAMAN.SAINI..12]

I like that place❤

[@Me-vz5ss]

I love ur videos keep going guys 🎉🎉❤😊

[@thebuddymoon]

Thank you so much😁

[@lidlbears]

Wonderful video ❤ please be careful of the water 💦 when I was there years ago, they didn't advise you drink straight from the tap unless it was boiled first xx😊

[@himalnaran]

What happened with the balance of the mince? 😂

[@stevencox8086]

Greetings from Brisbane Australia, ( Kiwi Steve )

[@thebuddymoon]

G-day mate😜😁😂

[@sambrad94]

If your phones are compatible just by a E-Sim online, when I went to Italy I bought an e-sim and it was about £19 for 100gb of data and you don’t have to go to shops and most e-sims will cover you for the most of Europe

[@jayvidhun6988]

Haven’t heard of coffee dipped croissant. Get them fresh at the Bakery. It’s a euro 20 and so crisp yet buttery.

[@talsingh451]

you should try the bakeries instead of the supermakets. They're unbelieveable

[@raymonde4272]

Congratulations on making it to the white cliffs and to France. 🇫🇷 I was wary of black pudding for a long time but now I'm a fan. When you look at it you think it'll be bitter because its dark but in reality it tastes quite sweet to me. There is an Irish version that is white because it contains fat rather than blood, so it's Daniel friendly.

[@thebuddymoon]

When we visit Ireland we will have to try the Irish version to see if Danny likes it🤣

[@alpeshvasant]

Hey guys! It's wonderful!! And noticed your new style, like part of sentence one does and other part other!! Dany , don't mind but Leanne is bit ahead of you in choice of words! Is she is/was by any chance , teacher of language? Looks like that !!😂

[@user-mx2nb8hp4g]

Thanks for the video, for the ferry from Dover to France, how long does it took? Thanks 🙂

[@KCACB]

Buy an E-Sim card, it'll make it way cheaper for you if you are going to do Europe:)))

[@lesliewilsher1775]

Black pudding is great the same as your sausages ( VORS)

[@AlainTrentini]

Croissants will be better if you buy them in a bakery and not in a plastic bag :) Curious where you will go here in Belgium. :).

[@joematchbox2551]

❤

[@dennisklopper1818]

Give me an Ouma Rusk anytime, forget croissants 🇿🇦

[@shubzz2484]

First comment 😅

[@thebuddymoon]

Love it😁

[@michellejones3828]

Hi guys,loving your vids,from an expat in Manchester.Just a question,are you planning a 3 month eu trip in the Schengen zone or have you applied for a working visa?

[@thebuddymoon]

Danny has a EU passport but I don't. But because we are married I've managed to get a long visa. So we will be in the Schengen areas for a month and a half, move to non Schengen for another month and a half, and then back in Schengen areas for another month and a half and so on. That way we are in the Schengen area for the required 90 days in a 180 day period🙂

[@HarryMyhre]

Thanks! If you go to mont st Michel, try the famous omelettes.

[@thebuddymoon]

Thanks harry for the support😁😁😁 will 1000% give that a try if we go there😁👍

[@HarryMyhre]

@@thebuddymoon Mont St Michelle would be a great place for vlogging. Very very old place on the Normandy coast

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Black pudding 😋

[@nncadi1]

You should get the e-sim card that covers all of Europe so you don’t have to buy a physical card every time you change countries.

[@thebuddymoon]

We got one 😁 best thing ever….

[@kimmyt1330]

those cliffs remind me of a meme

[@thebuddymoon]

What meme is this😜

[@gavinvella6997]

Have you thought about getting nomad e-sim? It may be helpful

[@thebuddymoon]

We have gotten one now thats and amazing one😁 helping so much.

[@gavinvella6997]

@@thebuddymoon that's awesome thanks for your reply

[@editor_sandesh2159]

🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@georgealexander9179]

When we buy used vehicles, it come with problems. Glad everything is solved. Enjoy Europe.

[@sabokhat04]

Do you ever argue ? 😅

[@devnaidoo1062]

Greetings from Durban South Africa…Havnt watched you in a bit…Leeann you looking a bit plump girl…lovely though.

[@ianhagerman1]

Yes a little, I suspect a little change,maybe the wonders of the world are floating around!:))

[@yannrousseau5437]

🥐 De supermarché ? Ça commence bien 😉

[@lawyermahaprasad]

you guys have different nationality ??

[@thebuddymoon]

Danny has duel citizenship🙂

[@lawyermahaprasad]

@@thebuddymoon so cool 😎 . Can you talk about it ? How did he got one. Everything..

[@himanshu-jm3be]

Hello bro i am indian plese tell me jai mahadev

[@karanrajput20073]

England to India by road

[@Abraracourix]

Hey buddy Russia is in Europe. At least the most populous side of Russia is. And it’s pretty big. The Asian side of Russia is larger in size but the lesser populated side. You also probably won’t be able to travel to Belarus which is in Europe fully. Are you going to Ukraine? Because Ukraine is clearly in Europe. Kazakhstan is in Central Asia and there is absolutely no dispute about that. Don’t you guys also have a 90 day cap on your Schengen visa? The moment you drive into France, that clock is ticking.

[@thebuddymoon]

To keep it simple we will go according to the UN's list🙂and will keep an eye out on news and travel updates to see if its possible to travel to the Ukraine in future - for now there are a lot of countries to get through. As for the visa - Danny has a EU passport. But because we are married I've managed to get a long visa. So we will be in the Schengen areas for a month and a half, move to non Schengen for another month and a half, and then back in Schengen areas for another month and a half and so on. That way we are in the Schengen area for the required 90 days in a 180 day period

[@Abraracourix]

@@thebuddymoon Ukraine is dodgy especially if you are driving into it. Belarus, at this juncture, is a clear no at least for me. I have been to both countries at better times and Ukraine might still be ok if you fly into Kyiv or Lviv but Belarus is a NO. I don’t know how long is your van life thing in Europe for but it does get very cold in Eastern Europe during winter and Eastern Europe lacks the winterization facilities unlike the EU/EEA area. Hopefully your van can last without problems. Ford Transits don’t have a good reputation for reliability and it’s used and you already had a strike with flunking the MOT 😀 Hopefully you have minimal problems. You rigged a lot of electrical and plumbing stuff in there and all thise are potential issues waiting to happen along with mechanical issues on a old van .😀😀

[@svetlero]

Should have bought proper fresh croissants from a bakery, they're the real deal, the pastry just melts in your mouth

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nah bro it's mid

[@stellaball7289]

England and Scotland are two desperate countries not one. United Kingdom combines England, Scotland,Wales and N. I Redland. Four countries.

[@thebuddymoon]

Yes, thats why we left Wales out but still crossed off the UK as that is what the UN recognises a country😜 just makes the list simpler to understand😁

[@kanchanaboyapati6142]

Desperate indeed

[@MdJonayed19]

First pin me

[@seavale11]

no blood plz

[@shadowed512]

Carrefour croissants are an abomination, you have to try a traditional bakery's croissants! And even then not all are created equal. Please don't leave France without trying some real croissants, beignets and "baguettes tradition"!!

[@thebuddymoon]

We will be back in France in a few weeks and will be sure to try Croissants and baguettes from a proper bakery🙂