THE END OF VAN LIFE UK - ITS LONELY HERE in FRANCE - NEW CHAPTER BEGINS..

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for watching everyone:) Van life UK is over and we're back in France, it's lonely but it feels good! Next stop - SPAIN :) Get a great deal on EcoFlow products for Black Friday, up to 50% off; uk.ecoflow.com/pages/black-friday-sale?aff=39& extra 8% off Code: theexpawers

[@faye6459]

Happy sunny days lovely folk x Really bloomin' cold in Wales now, you picked the right time to leg it to a sunnier climate.

[@theexPAWers]

We've seen the snow, very happy to be heading south. 😊

[@QB2ERS]

Flippin freezing everywhere!

[@juliebuchan9917]

Sarah your hair looks lovely without the dreads much softer

[@AS-jm9uk]

Lovely, authentic and kind couple and two gorgeous fur babies 💚💚💚💚

[@jorose6093]

Such lovely, laid back, relaxing vlogs to watch. Thank you so much 🙏🪬😘 grow the beard and see if you like it, it’s you alone that has to live with it Nick 😘

[@theexPAWers]

awwwww, Thankyou.. Such lovely feedback ☺️xx

[@catherinewolf8838]

Soo glad u guys were able to visit with Nick's parents 😊

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks.. Of course! 🥰

[@vanessadaniels400]

That French salad is blooming delicious, it’s actually celeriac not celery. Same family but subtle difference in flavour 😋

[@catherinewolf8838]

Another nice video enjoyed watching as always 😊Thanks guys 😊 and safe travels

[@sallydavis1345]

That was a fun watch. Love seeing the scenery. Glad you are back to Spain. I am looking forward to the Sunday video.

[@les9920]

That van looks great guys and really suits your lifestyle. Big shout out to Frank and Emily for such a generous act I know we’ve already said it in the past but hey it’s nice to be reminded. Hopefully all those storms down in Spain have passed by the time you return home they’ve really been through down there.

[@harrysmith846]

You have it all going on, what a great life yous are living, keep up the good work 🎉🎉

[@captaindave47]

Yes grow the beard I think it will suit you. I so enjoy travelling through France in a camper, it's just so inviting. The UK has a lot to learn.

[@BarbaraDiederich-ut8zg]

Sunshine certainly helps ones mood. France is lovely...sorry to hear of all the disasters in Spain. I saw some of it on the news but didn't realize it was so wide spread. Looking forward to a visit on Sunday.

[@catherinewolf8838]

U scared me for a minute with the title I've been sick and thought u were totally done im glad to see not stopping 😊😊

[@theexPAWers]

Oh yes! Sorry, in the UK it’s over but we love van life so that will never be over for us! 🚐❤️

[@faygal2]

It’s called Clickbait and I think it’s a very dishonest practice. If people like you and your Channel and follow you, then they will watch your videos. I hate clicking on a blog with a title only to find it’s not what the title infers.

[@faygal2]

I think it’s Celeriac not Celery.

[@faygal2]

Yes it’s definitely grated Celeriac, not Celery.

[@evolve2learn1010]

Valencia, Barcelona and Malaga. My prayers are with everyone in my favorite country. I am watching Galicia which is where I will return to next year. Drive safe, flash flooding is An unseen danger. Hugs to both of you. On to Espana.

[@Jonty_and_Chantal]

Yay, a Sunday video! Regarding Nick wth a beard, you'll look older ... but wiser.

[@denisepeters8551]

Have a break when you get home.Its been a difficult time. ❤

[@philkfoto]

Nick has got his badger of 40 years, I still have my teddy Rufus from 74 years and little panda from 75 years old. All captured by my dad with his film camera and now viewed all these years later on my TV after manipulation. Can you imagine looking at yourself lying in a pram with panda or toddling up the path with Rufus.

[@geoffmarriott4387]

Nicks New Look - really didn´t notice until you mentioned it 🤣🤣

[@jovickers5313]

When i drove south through France, there was a parallel road next to the toll road with very little traffic, it was free and just as quick, it may have changed since then though

[@theexPAWers]

Hiya. Yeah we’ve taken the non tolls so many times in the old van Vinny through France 🚐.. They definitely take a lot longer! But there are sections that are pretty good 😉👌

[@louisehyden4802]

Hi guy's, good to see the sunshine 🌞 over there ( we forgot what it looks like ) Glad to say you missed the snow and sleet here in wales and now we have storm Bert to look forward to. Roll on summer...... Hope it's all good in sunny spain guy's, keeping it all crossed for you 🤞🤞🤞 Much love xxx Goatee Nick 😂😂😂

[@theexPAWers]

Us too! Nice to see that big yellow thing in the sky again. 😂

[@sharonreichter2537]

Very glad to hear that your village is OK. The floods have been so terrible for Spain.

[@theexPAWers]

So sad for the people whose lives have been devastating by the floods.

[@pamelaselway6669]

So brilliant in France the free aires. You would think they would put an honesty box somewhere as there doesn't look as if there are any cafes or anything you can buy in the village. France in the autumn is lovely.

[@pageant1fd]

Great vlog both . I let my beard grow for 4weeks before then styling /trimming to length. Itchiness takes me about ten days to overcome.

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for the info, good to know about the itchiness. I'll see how I go. 😉

[@gloriadoidge8422]

Cheers from NZ,love seeing your travels 👍😊

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for watching!

[@jovickers5313]

Look forward to Sunday's video!!

[@sandradorsey5001]

I love Sarah with the dreads and if Nick grows a beard that would be a 🙂👍 nice look. It reminds me of the 70's which was a good time.

[@davelee-00]

We always go, Rouen, Evreux, Dreux, Chartres and Chateaudun to Tours. All non toll and takes little longer than the toll. Take the toll to Poitiers then non toll N10 to Bordeaux. Toll to the border.

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks.. Will make a note for next time! Sounds like you know the roads 🙌.. The tolls are great but all the way they are pretty expensive 😅

[@davelee-00]

@@theexPAWers We have a house in Central Portugal so have travelled the route 3 or 4 times a year for the last 20 years.

[@grapesodatravels]

Glad see you back in your element. The continent certainly knows how to look after vanlifers! Pay attention UK! N&Nx

[@QB2ERS]

In UK the councils have no clue, except hatred for campervans which they are very good at.

[@christinestraw5795]

😊Thank you for showing us around Scotland and other places. I'm looking forward to the next chapter 😊 make sure you get some time for yourselves ❤

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for watching! Lots more to come from us with brighter skies and lots more of this - ☀️.. Keep warm xx

[@kevinthebespectacledpilgrim]

Love France for their van friendly towns and villages. I think the French take their vacations seriously and expect good and welcoming stops.

[@galdessa1]

The UK is just a mess, they want money for everything, even parking.

[@jillybe1873]

First! Sat here with a cup of tea waiting!!

[@theexPAWers]

Whoop whoop😘❤️

[@celiapereira5223]

Great video guys...it's been a couple of touth months but I'm so looking forward to Sunday 😉 take care ❤

[@cyndykated358]

Hope Nick didn’t get more than the sniffles..let’s try the beard! The food always looks so good. ❤❤

[@doobiedootwo3517]

Its no good, i didnt realise i was in the least bit OCD …. But the trim on your shower cubicle has driven me mad, ever since you did the build 🤪 where you have the lovely blue, with white edging trim - the frim stops about 1 inch from the top 😆 and i see it every time it is in shot 😆😆

[@thriftytowers7160]

Good luck with your new adventures!

[@theexPAWers]

Thank you!😁

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Haven't shaved in over 50 years but keep it very short, same with the head since getting it cut really short would never go back to any other length. So easy to keep clean and fresh. 👍

[@TravelArtistRandSouth-qh1nz]

you guys need to take 10,000 UI D3 with K2 in the Northern Hemisphere. I survived cold London and Paris last winter with no illness despite metro coughers.

[@theexPAWers]

Will look into that, thanks.

[@annmarshall9291]

It's good to see the sun and for you guys to feel it's warmth. Send us some back over to the uk please!!! Looking forward to Sunday now.

[@doobiedootwo3517]

Cleriac rather than celery and its gorgeous. Got some from lidl france earlier this year andits a real game changer 🤗

[@carmengiles456]

Sorry to see you go 😢, but you left at the right time, we've had snow today.... its freezing ❄️ here in Dorset.

[@bikeralw]

Whenever we tour the continent we set the sat nav to avoid tolls. Brilliant. It took us eight days this September to get to Nice!

[@theexPAWers]

It's our first trip on the tolls, worth it if you're in a rush but you miss the lovely little French villages and towns.

[@bikeralw]

@theexPAWers The only downside are the innumerable vicious speed humps through the towns & villages. Fine in a car, but as you know, in a van everything becomes airborne at anything over walking pace!

[@QB2ERS]

That sounds like a Tom Tom!

[@galdessa1]

It only took me 6 days hitch hiking. and made new friends along the way.

[@SueAndSarah]

Dizzy was funny with that apple core 😂🍏

[@susanyates4233]

Looking forward to your extra videos. Friends of mine winter every year at La Manga, and are setting off at the end of next week.

[@dancarden72]

guys. if you take the san sabastian route there is an excellent campsite near the border. its just off the highway but feels like a little oasis. the people who run the bar are wonderful and the tapa is excellent. doggies are well loved too. try the local beer. very very good! Camping Oliden

[@LyndaEdwards-v9p]

Do hope all will be well when you get home. Another enjoyable video, thanks. Not a fan of beards, but you can always shave it off 😊.

[@paulgribble]

Just log onto the government website and order a critaire. You receive email confirmation which is good enough. Or if you can find access to a printer the email contains a temporary sticker.

[@Quandaria]

I found out about toll roads when I went to the USA, i was of the opinion that i wasn't going to use them my friends thought i was mad so i gave it a go, brilliant so i know what your saying lovely to see you back in France, its been freezing here in the south of the uk, come back summer!

[@SarahThomas-f7f]

Celery remoulade is amazing and also the carrot version ❤ loving the vlog x

[@theexPAWers]

Will have to try that one aswell. 😁

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Thats nice you got to spend a bit more time with family before you left 😊 . Nick theres a flu bug going round In Europe. I been hit with it for more than a week ,still coughing sore throat . 🙏🤞 you don’t get it. Hope you not got too much damage in your Region .was absolutely heartbreaking to see the amount of Damage done 😢. Welcome Back to spain. Have a good weekend 🥰

[@carolegeorgina6114]

Hi Sara and Nick great video I love France . Nick growing a beard 😮I prefer clean shaven but go for it . Can’t wait for next video big hugs to to all including Charlie and dizzy 💕💕

[@sjwillis1137]

Nick has such a lovable face .kind . Like a cute Disney chatacter when he smiles . Guess that's why Sara fell in love with him . But the beard might be kind of grey . But if you like it and Sara likes it ..why not ? 🧙‍♂️

[@Tony-tourette]

Reminds us of our trip in 2019 with our 2 dogs in our old motorhome down to Spain 😊 Love the dogs ❤

[@Trekon2]

I would say grow some more on your head first 😄 but go for it anyway , lovely journey, scenery and great video thanks for sharing 👏 👋

[@the_mum]

Omgosh...we first had celeriac remoulade in France in 1975 and I have been making it ever since. It is a big brown sometimes "hairy" bulb that tastes faintly of celery. It is so delicious and has become one of our must haves with any holiday dinner. Another favourite was rillette but since it is made from pork, it is a no go for you. But holy hell...rillette on baguette is just incredible along with a side of celeriac remoulade. The thought takes me right back to cycling through France. So excited to see your land again. Onward ho!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see travel vlog keep up the great vid on travels and stay safe and warm thanks for share

[@libellula3313]

It's celery but not as we know it! It's celeriac in France a round nobly green vegetable. I love it because of its mildness.

[@ivecodavey]

U dont need the crit air sticker as long as U apply its all good

[@theexPAWers]

Good to know for next time. 😂

[@Kermit-Si]

Less than 5 weeks to Christmas 🎄 surprised you didn't stay till after. Safe journey 👍🐸

[@theexPAWers]

Maybe next year, we were missing the nice weather too much. 😁

[@JohnSmith-dn6fk]

I have never ever grown a beard but hey ho each to their own,enjoy the warmth guys

[@sarahnd]

I wouldn't make generalizations about the toll roads in France... We drove down the other side of France about the same time through the fog and the services were PACKED!! On a Thursday as well... I think it was school holidays, but they obviously weren't going your way!

[@theexPAWers]

We were just lucky then, UK services are so much better though.

[@roymillsjnr5172]

There's some great places in south of France , weather may not be great , but it's a great journey back to Spain 💛🙌

[@theexPAWers]

We love France but just driving though this time.

[@jocky2]

Loved this video, cause my wife and I' s favourite activity was driving through France. we always chose "no tolls" and were never in a hurry. We just loved the rural roads , you can go at your own sedate pace and really see France and all it has to offer. We have done the trip to Toulouse 3 times and Lyon 27 times over the years. Also did it by motorbike 3 times, and a 600 cc scooter. Also back in the day it was great to do a day trip to Calais, it was such a lovely place to visit and has a cracking beach which goes on for miles. The condition of the roads is brilliant almost across the board too. Bet you can't wait to get back home to the warmer weather. We are at minus 5 at night in Scotland and 3 degrees during the day! I love all weathers so I don't mind, I like a challenge!

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for the message. Yeah France is lovely and we have done the same as you many times in our old van and really enjoyed the little laid back villages of rural France, this time we wanted to get south quickly so taking the tolls was best option.. In Spain now and weather is lovely ☀️.. Sounds cold back there! Keep warm and enjoy xx

[@libellula3313]

I'm glad you're through France by now because we are having quite a bit of snow from the north east to the center! Grow the beard, it's winter! Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@traceygoodman6203]

Ngl you four are always as cute AF. Sarah’s hair fascinates me. I wonder who does your hair? Love Nick’s Mohican. Grow a beard. Why tf not. Nick hopefully you’re all better now. For future reference I recently had a sniffle sore throat thing and I realised I had some Jägermeister. I took a small shot I mean just half the lid (top?) 3 times a day and I was better in no time (it’s full of magic herbs). Obviously not if you’re driving lol. Safe happy travels guys. Sending love and hugs from UK 🙄💐👏🤞🙌🙏🌤🐶🐶🇬🇧

[@alisonpeirce5489]

Excellent, looking forward to Sunday xx

[@JanetDavidge-ul2co]

Go for the beard you can match Dizzie 😂🤣 buy some beard oil to help with the itching. Safe journey home. Sara love the crocs in the shower. x

[@theexPAWers]

Thanks for the tip, think the beard will be a dizzee colour match. 😂

[@hilaryholt3061]

Great to see you heading back south…I’m hoping that you may be calling in on your land in Portugal…now it should be looking green! I think Nick will look great with a beard!

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you. Stay safe!

[@thomas-jc1ce]

Itch varies for most people buy you can't really judge what it will look like for about 3 months! Hang in there😊

[@tubularap]

My beard gets itchy after a week, and then has to go. It would be interesting to see how Nick will look with a full grown beard, but comfort comes first.

[@angelamurphy3331]

Sara ! It's nice. So long as you can still see Nick's lovely brown eyes. Ha ha Angela

[@philipbramley2327]

To cover distances quickly we all ways use the tolls, they're mile for mile , or Km for km far cheaper that the UK m6 toll, also we find we use less fuel, did you not consider getting the ferry to norther Spain, then drive straight into Portugal? Re crit air, yes they last the life of your windscreen lol, I thought you could purchase them at certain garages?

[@theexPAWers]

Would love to get the ferry but you have to book months in advance for a pet cabin unfortunately. 😔 Agree with you on using less fuel.

[@angelay1925]

We live in Brittany, we got snow for the first time in 4 years today. Weather app said minus 1, feels like minus 10. It cerrainly was a very chilly wind

[@lizwilson6633]

Our favourite salad, it's Celeriac not celery and there is Carrot one too. Just lovely both of them xxx

[@dougowt]

It looks so much better for van life facilities in France. I'm heading for southern Italy next week (in my EV, that has a camping mode). The CritAir sticker cost me about €4 including postage last year. I usually use the toll roads as it's such a long drive, but I'm wondering if i should try out a few of the toll free options. I go into Italy via the Frejus tunnel on the A43. Re the beard, I've never got past the itchy stage, so good luck with that Nick.

[@jenny02392]

Give it a few more years and your hair will be round your ankles, Gravity and age is cruel... Nick! My Husband is the same. Great vid guys after a stressful week My Washer died and was rather jealous looking at Sarah in the Laundry.. Look forward to Sunday if you are posting then.

[@emilecousineau2195]

Love to watch your videos. Always interesting even when just driving and parking. The park- ups are so nice compared to England. So cozy In your van. The puppues are so sweet!!, Great travelers. Even In a van there is always cleaning and laundry days. A beard In the begining does not look so good..but once full grown could be nice who knows. We will still love you either way. Happy trails. Greetings from Québec Canada ❤️🐾🐾

[@sharonreichter2537]

I'm not a great fan of beards, but if Sarah's happy that's all that matters!

[@AO-oy4rf]

Same here and if it is neat and tidy if you want to keep it can't stand those long bushy numbers!

[@chrischarlton6542]

After a pop-up advert your video resumed...but I thought I was suddenly watching a re-run of Steptoe when I saw Nick's stubble !..Hang in there Nick..A growing beard looks tidier if you shave a nice neck line with a razor. Same with the jaw line and cheek-line ! I think it will suit you. 🧙‍♂

[@dancarden72]

if you dont toll you will take ages. the wife is right. millions of little roundabouts. very low speed limits. however when i turn my satnav to avoid tolls you do get drive through the best parts of France. If your mission is to get home then just toll it guys.

[@brad4texas]

As a bearded man, 👍🍻. It’s awesome. See what you get.

[@NicW76]

(Was Beepy the Vellfire). Lovely to see you back in Europe, I hope your bit of Spain isn't too ravaged. 😢 Go for it with the beard Nick! 😆

[@theexPAWers]

Our village hasn't really been affected thankfully.

[@jovickers5313]

Thanks to you I bought the Ecoflow power station. Should have cost£1,000 but using the forcing code got it for £600. Think I'll get the phone charger and the solar panels, thank you👍

[@theexPAWers]

Awesome! Yeah EcoFlow make fantastic products, top quality and great customer service too, highly recommend😊

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hi guys Ah bless It’s always bitter/sweet saying goodbye to loved ones isn’t it Glad your on ya way back home to Spain. Grow a beard Nick, if you don’t like it you can shave it all off. My husband has always had a beard and moustache Take Safe journey Love Kim x x

[@theexPAWers]

So true, if family moved to Spain it would be perfect but not too close. 😂

[@Jeanette-LouiseLaCombre]

Daw enjoy following your journeys keep a look out for you.

[@martinslocombe2288]

We have stayed at the aire de camping car Sap- en- Auge @10minutes in , with the free electricity and water , many times .It puts the UKs measly park ups to shame France is fantastic for touring in a van .the 2nd night out for us , if we are going to Spain and Portugal , is by the bull ring and football in Briviesca [Burgos] Spain nice quiet aire with free services The aires are not so numerous in Spain so we tend to use more camp sites especially in Portugal where at least they are cheap .

[@irenedonohue1406]

Safe travels!

[@Freedom-Hunter]

Im about two days behind you ( Thursday) and you've missed the snow in france. Im heading towards alicante for three month of van life freedom.

[@cazicature]

Nick, go for a pointed goatee and a handlebar tache 👍🏻

[@and3583]

Only a week or so for beard to get unscratchy 😊 GREAT MOVE getting back to soooo much less depressing location 😎

[@theexPAWers]

Ok.. Thanks for that, should be passed the itchy stage now the😅..

[@wilfwilliams]

Re beard , try the classic buzz cut hair( what’s left😂) and alternativo beard . It stops itching about 10 days in. Well for me anyway. Happy to see you back on the mainland

[@gillsheehan4004]

Toll roads all the way, but into local towns for fuel is our preferred trips then more time to enjoy the smaller places

[@8765ber]

Another great vlog guy's lovely to see your next adventure 😊X

[@peterhamilton356]

Another great show, seems more relaxed, enjoy

[@wendyrobinson2281]

Welcome home xx

[@JOhn-qz2vi]

Plus side with a beard in winter is it keeps your face warm minus side if you like jam dougnuts with sugar it can easily cover your beard

[@theexPAWers]

😂😁

[@debbiblakeslee]

If you ever think about visiting the USA....please consider Sebastian Florida area ...its oh so beautiful....there is a place right across from the Indian River its a parking lot....city takes care if it .....some trees lots of open space...shopping near by and the best restaurant for eggs Benedict in towm...the hen house eatery.....right next door to the parking lot in a plaza....,💚💚💚💚💚 😁😁

[@catjohnson7714]

That is one of my favourite supermarket salads when in France. It's celeriac not celery.

[@paulgribble]

It's celeriac it Celery. Very nice though.