THE EUROTUNNEL AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT! March 2021 - All you need to know! 【4K】

[@regcotterill7332]

This is one great video, thanks for posting it. It was very informative and gives a person an idea what to expect.

[@richardwilliams5442]

Richard williams

[@fredsmith6401]

My friends here in the US still don't believe me that there is a tunnel from the UK to France.

[@rocker-barrel4786]

@@fredsmith6401 i love it its fun 😃

[@harrymitchell3135]

@@richardwilliams5442 aÀAaaaaàaaAa

[@CricketEngland]

@@fredsmith6401 yea but I bet they still believe in the Tooth Fairy, Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny all exist

[@muzingwenya64]

Finally my Euro Truck Simulator comes to life

[@rohitkinkar4092]

Yea! Me too experienced in ETS2

[@gerrittewinkel1180]

Uitvaart prins Claus

[@skilz9525]

We have transit over there right

[@MrStark-up6fi]

I can’t believe France and England copied ETS2. Such a shame. Such a shame. 😔

[@SteveFTW5]

@@MrStark-up6fi I think also all of Europe copied ETS2. How dare they

[@nekotama3508]

This comment is from JAPAN !! It is very interesting video !! I lived in London for over 20 years and worked as travel guide for Japanese tourists, I have experienced Eurostar Train, Ferry between Dover and Calais, but never had Eurotunnel by vehicle. Thank you very much.

[@IDRISIRIS]

glad you enjoyed the video and by the way a tourist guide was my childhood dream job.

[@edszuba3965]

After driving in Euro Truck Sim 2 for so many years, it’s nice to see what the real process, loading/unloading on/off the Chunnel train really looks like. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@rhettbaldwin8320]

Love the fact that there are road signs that just say "France"

[@donkmeister]

That tickled me the first time I went. If you arrive a bit early and go in the services (possibly closed due to COVID at the mo) there are signs out of the car park there as well saying "this way to France". I suppose it has the added benefit of being totally 100% clear to anyone who can read basically any European language. You might not understand "this way to the shuttle" but *FRANCE* and a big arrow is pretty obvious 😀

[@donepearce]

Which country would you prefer?

[@JohnCrichton]

Idk how I got here but I've never seen anything like that pretty cool

[@AR15.666]

Good I was worried it would say North Korea.

[@RichardASK]

@@donepearce UK or Switzerland.

[@MrSunlander]

Watching in Los Angeles, this is absolutely amazing. Your jovial and confident hosting makes it much more interesting

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@rocker-barrel4786]

How kind ☺

[@RobertFantinatto]

Amazing! Europe is so far ahead of us in this kind of infrastructure, thanks for posting this! I wish you and your family all the best!

[@leonardgoduni8124]

Who's us?!

[@corneliuscornia4436]

@@leonardgoduni8124 UK,mate.

[@Zone1242]

Wow, I've used the Eurotunnel many times over the years (I live in Switzerland) and never seen it so deserted. I'd say there's a real risk that it will not be able to continue unless traffic picks up. The additional admin looks a hassle but not a showstopper - unless the guy in front of you doesn't have all the right paperwork! Thanks for the video.

[@oliverkent7941]

Eurotunnel wouldn't close as the freight side would still be running as normal

[@abestm8]

Thanks for a no messing straight forward and informative video for once, Excellent job.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it

[@laowaiinshanghai7708]

Very well done video! Nice to see just how this train works!

[@parcel2025]

I went on Le Shuttle in 2008 (memories.lol) on my bike. Fantastic experience. Riding tho the shuttle carriages was like going thro an alleyway. So when all vehicles were secure, it was time for departure. It was so smooth moving off. I didn't realise we were moving. We were in France before u knew it. On arrival, it felt like it was a movie set. As I hadn't left the shore by boat (so it felt like I hadn't left the country). It was a weird feeling. I then rode into Calais an found a place to stay overnight. Set off for Paris the next day, ready for an even bigger adventure. Then I flew to Italy for The Italian Motorcycle show in Milan..

[@stuartstephens4538]

Wow, last time I went across with he car and caravan was back in the 70's. Never realized it took all that much effort to get on the thing. Thanks for the video, (From Chicago US)

[@cyclonicleo]

Thanks for posting this! Its the sort of video that will make things much easier for anyone looking to use the tunnel and the process looks smooth indeed.

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

I PREFER NOT TO TAKE THIS CHANNEL just a ferry. IT IS VERY SCARY AND YOU FEEL THE WEIGHT WHEN IT REACH THE POINT DEEPER THAN THE SEE. and even if it is just a short couple of minutes ( the train goes FAST) it is still a bit scary

[@nocrit_9004]

Saw a video on tiktok of a guy going through the euro tunnel and didnt finish the series so now im here and thank you. :D

[@steelman86]

Brought back wonderful memories of my trip from London to Venice aboard the Orient express! Boarded a nice vintage train in London and then transferred to large luxurious coaches with champagne, sandwiches and snacks at the terminal. Changed all my money to Euros before we left. This huge coach then drove along the platform and onto the train. When we arrived in France, i just couldn’t figure out how that HUGE coach was going to make the turn out of the train onto the adjacent platform until I saw that the coach in front of us had four wheel steering!!!! Made the turn quite easily! Thanks for letting me relive a wonderful adventure again!!., A++++

[@IDRISIRIS]

I'm glad it brought back all these lovely memories, thanks for sharing Cheers!

[@sandrablanco6592]

Started this year 2022 watching your video.... Simply Amazing. Thanks for sharing it... an impressive way of learning new things.

[@manuntvg01]

you are certainly a funny guy, you make the trip/video more entertaining

[@IDRISIRIS]

lol glad you find it entertaining

[@brianschwartz6185]

Thank you so much for the awesome video. I’m a truck driver in the USA would love to go on that train someday. Be kind and heathy and keep showing your travels.

[@IDRISIRIS]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully your wish will come true anytime soon

[@nancylindsay4255]

Thank you, truck driver, for the work that you do!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks alot mate glad you enjoyed it. will checkout your page.

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

CHARMING....??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It i to me like a NIGHTMARE.... first all the HIGH VOLTAGES ALL WAY THROUGH that you CAN CLEARLY FEEL and than when you got under the sea it feels like you carry on you shoulder all the heaviness of the sea MASSIVE..... nightmare....! you may never tried the ferry THAT IS CHARNING ....!

[@randycook4364]

Now that was really cool. Thanks for taking me along.

[@IDRISIRIS]

your welcome

[@hughroberts5569]

brilliant video mate.thank you ever so much. will giveme the confidence to drive to france thank you

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome. Glad the video was of great use 👍.

[@sorenjohansen5388]

Thanks for taking me with you on this trip , it was really a great video . Cheers to you and your lovely family from Norway

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lamportnholt9509]

Whoever came up with that layout for checking in and customs checkpoints needs stuffing...i wonder how many get lost going through that lot.....

[@ccllvn]

yes it's ridculous

[@callumBee]

Its what you call a traffic sponge. On busy days you need all that weaving roads to contain the traffic.

[@afcgeo882]

Especially with no concern for RHT countries.

[@effyleven]

@@ccllvn Yeah! Never seen so much infrastructure doing nothing!

[@2010ColinF]

Only Idiots get lost

[@vrlord7949]

Never been driving through the Tunnel. I've been travelling to England once via ferry and once via plane. Unforgettable memories forever!

[@ariepaul]

That was interesting to see. Thanks for sharing!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joserodolfoventura4754]

Gracias, por subir, este maravilloso video!!!!!!!!. Genial. Saludos de Argentina......

[@IDRISIRIS]

De nada! Cheers from London!

[@thetravelingbaker]

I love this video!! Great content!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you liked it 😀

[@mohan33367.]

Great Video. I am seeing this for the First Time. I liked it. Quite a Thrilling Experience. Thank you for showing us this Video.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks mate its my pleasure!

[@cmarano]

Informative and charming. I enjoyed seeing the trip.

[@IDRISIRIS]

glad you enjoyed it

[@sacredcreationz]

Thank you for making this video. Love the raw, good natured video!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome

[@BPJJohn]

Having been on this a few years ago, its one of the smoothest rides I've had on a train, didn't even know we were moving unless you looked outside.

[@tgm9991]

Really? This journey was the most uncomfortable I've been on excluding heritage railways that still use old school jointed track

[@SuperOpticJ]

its amazing isn't it. surprisingly smooth

[@asteverino8569]

My first view of video through your Iris. You family are great and you, man steal my heart.

[@IDRISIRIS]

thanks welcome to the family

[@johnstack5008]

About roundabouts/rotaries. In UK you go clockwise. US you go anti-clockwise.

[@AR15.666]

I’ve hear Americans don’t like roundabouts.

[@thomasboese3793]

@@AR15.666 Well when the planners build them so small that normal trucks can't use them what is the point? It stops the flow and not keeping it going as advertised.

[@bobbiehoward780]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I had no idea how this worked. I thought that cars just drove through a tunnel. I didn’t even know about the train. Great job.

[@steeveedee4307]

There is a central traffic tunnel but it is only for tunnel workers or use in an emergency. It joins the two train tunnels in various places via air locks.

[@IDRISIRIS]

I'm glad it helped!

[@BulldogBadger]

Thanks for the video! I’m going next week and this was very useful 👍

[@IDRISIRIS]

Have a safe trip

[@jordan4541]

Are you going for holiday?

[@BulldogBadger]

@@jordan4541 going for work

[@henrychubbs2823]

That was more entertaining than I expected. Thank for posting.

[@IDRISIRIS]

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it

[@annettekeogh8045]

Thank you Idris that was really interesting

[@IDRISIRIS]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rwksummit]

Awesome video guy. Loved it

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@esbi1972]

Back in 2007, I had to drive my family to Disneyland Paris via Eurotunnel because the transportation workers were on strike (again). The most exciting and scariest experience I’ve ever had 😅. Your video brought back a lot of memories. Thanks.

[@mr_tom_1_0]

@esbi1972 Why scary?

[@esbi1972]

@@mr_tom_1_0 have never driven at the right side of the road. Don’t have a gps, so have very little idea of where I am heading. Pretty long drive. And I almost got into an accident 😅

[@kenyeremjava]

Köszönöm ezt a videót, ami két dolgot tett világossá számomra! Az egyik, hogy ennyi zaklatás mellett miért nem akarom igénybe venni ezt az utazási lehetőséget, a másik, hogy Isten miért tudott a vizen járni! Úgy egyszerűbb!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Hilarious! I'm glad it helped you see the light 😁

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

This was great. I have never seen how you get to the trains or any of it. I am trying to pluck up the courage to do this crossing. Thank you for showing this, its been a big help.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thank you, I’m glad it can help you

[@jbrown7403]

Great tour! Thangs for posting 👍

[@IDRISIRIS]

my pleasure!

[@dbstooge]

I remember in '72 driving on to a hovercraft and making the journey

[@TR5T]

I used to love that flying right up on the beach ramp, Greatest was to cross.

[@P1nkR]

For some reason I always thought that it would be like a ferry where you would get out of your vehicle. So this was both entertaining and informative. Thanks!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks a lot, I’m glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I would prefer the ferry. This route through an incredibly badly designed road layout is awful. With the ferry you drive off the A20, a short way through/around Dover, then into the terminal and border control and drive on to the ferry! Done. So simple. And the sea crossing is just 90 minutes. You can stretch your legs, have a snack in the restaurant, enjoy the sea breeze.

[@davidreichert9392]

The first that always sticks out for me when travelling from Canada to the UK or USA is that speed limits are in miles and there's no bi-lingual signage anywhere. So it's pretty neat to see sign in km and French in the UK.

[@spuds6423]

We don't need no stinkin' metric system....we tried it in the 80's and stopped using it in design and construction over 15 years ago. It was a failure.

[@JV-pu8kx]

@@spuds6423 If it weren't for pirates, we would have already gone metric in the early 1800's. Jefferson ordered a meter standard from France and pirates grabbed the ship carrying the standard and the U.S. did not order a replacement. It would have been too expensive, at the time. Technically, we have gone metric as all measurements are now defined by their metric equivalents.

[@spuds6423]

@@JV-pu8kx I knew that Jefferson was interested in the metric system and thought about applying it here but I never heard about the pirates taking the standard. Interesting story.

[@PhillyThePianist93]

The speed limits on the British side were all in mph

[@Crusty_Camper]

We have the same when travelling from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The first way you know you have passed the border is the change on the speed signs.

[@huw4888]

Fascinating for me now living in the USA but having crossed the Channel by just about every method except swimming! From the Night Ferry to the early car transporting flights out of Lydd (?) when my son accidentally set off a foam fire extinguisher to Hovercraft .... oh yes ordinary car ferry boats out of Calais and Portsmouth. And once each way as passengers on the Eurostar when it left from Waterloo. I've heard from my son in the UK about using it frequently and slipping over to just pick up booze! So now it's all in context since at 96 I won't be coming back to try this. So from one Welshman surely "Thank you Idris" !

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome

[@secretitalia]

Drive around a beautiful and Amazing Train ! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@berniekelly4863]

Brilliant video mate

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@blakelockridge6145]

Thanks for this video. Must be smthg challenging to drive from the left to the right in same day. I should have given a try before brexit.

[@IDRISIRIS]

The first time i was spectacle but with time it came naturely.

[@counterfit5]

I know I’ve messed it up plenty in Euro Truck Simulator 2

[@AZguy2024]

Thanks for helping to show the way on Eurotunnel, great video

[@IDRISIRIS]

My pleasure

[@colinshearring3934]

Hopefully we will make it our 26th year this year. Have seen it rammed and last year almost as quiet as you had it (we went out 2 days before the end of first lockdown) really interesting to see how they are handling traffic both under could and post Brexit

[@IDRISIRIS]

They are handling it very well to be honest due to the brexit. Though the procedure would have been much difficult.

[@dalebrown1328]

Thanks for posting the video. Very informative. Great job..

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome

[@kingpeachcolt]

Came here from YT's Recommended videos, and indeed as everyone else says, it's a neat video. I'm American so I haven't ever come close to taking the Eurotunnel, but I think I'll pass after all of that mess! Also: I can't be the only American who thought you were gonna hit the booths, train walls, etc... So used to drivers sitting on the left I guess 😂

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Indeed you are not the only one to get that feeling ahah

[@bobbiehoward780]

Yes, I kept leaning to the left, afraid you were going to hit something. 😅

[@currentsitguy]

American also here. I took my rental car across the Channel to France via the tunnel/train many, many years ago while on vacation in England. We had planned to go to the Normandy Beaches. We booked our ticket months in advance. Unfortunately by the time I got there the French being who they are, the gas station attendants and tanker drivers had gone on strike, to no gar was to be had in France. I ended up filling on on the British side and then could only go 1/2 of a tank in before I had to turn around. That took me to Rouen (where they burned Joan of Arc). Beautiful city with a great cathedral but it wasn't where I had intended to go. It was interesting. This was before there even was an EU. There is a huge mall on the French side and you'd see hundreds of British cars packed to bursting with cases of beer because it was cheaper to cross and buy than to get it in the UK then, so they'd ride over, stock up, and ride right back.

[@Rhine0Cowboy]

​@@currentsitguy It's pretty weird to describe the period between opening the tunnel (1988) and the Maastricht treaty (1993) going into effect as "before there even was an EU". The council, commission and parliament and many other current EU institutions already existed for a long time, I'm going to have to guess you're commenting from the UK.

[@gregstarkcindywelsh1065]

That was pretty cool!! Thanks for the ride!! ✌️😎

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome

[@John-cv6ps]

Used to be on it every few days driving eurolines don’t miss getting the coaches on it

[@TheBuccaneerEngineer]

Thanks mate👍👍.. this is very useful video.. I am planning to travel through the tunnel soon in December!

[@iworkout6912]

First time doing this is really not much fun. But after you have done it more than twice it is less intimidating. First time you are afraid of making a mistake and end up going down the wrong way. It helps to have to follow other cars, it feels less like a maze.

[@micomilenkovic]

Really Great Informative Video. Superb :)

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@wordreet]

Heehee, I love the fact that there's a road sign in England that says "France" This way! 😂

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

ok glad to know I wasn't the only one who found that oddly amusing. xD

[@Tiger313NL]

Just remember that there's a road sign in France that says "England this way", too... XD

[@wordreet]

@@Tiger313NL But of course! 😁👍

[@robertallardice8119]

@@Tiger313NL Is it not the U.K. or Britain?

[@Tiger313NL]

@@robertallardice8119 Semantics. :))

[@kironmanuel664]

It is like in another world.Perhaps I have to see more videos.

[@00xmanxman]

Thank you for showing. when i grow up i wanna spend some time in the uk. and i don’t love flying so that was my second option

[@IDRISIRIS]

Go for it! you will have a blast of a time knowing that you can chill in you car and be transported to the UK in 30 minutes.

[@mikelastname1220]

@@IDRISIRIS I LOVED this and LOVED your personality! I bet you smile and laugh all the time. Everyone should have your attitude!!!

[@freedomfreedom6652]

@@IDRISIRIS thank you for your video it's so interesting!!Q. about how much cost to use this way?did you pay per car/van or had to pay per person?and price to travel are same from UK to France and from France to UK plus extra tax?

[@vindictivetiger]

That is smart... I've ridden the Eurostar from London to Paris, but this option is really nice, too.

[@notnotadev]

gotta love it how it can never been sunny when you’re taking the euro tunnel

[@alextaxi2593]

Got 42 degrees whilst queuing last summer

[@IDRISIRIS]

the weather was misreable

[@ashkarim2671]

Thank you for posting detail video . Very informative

[@quasimodo6491]

Thank for sharing ❤

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I HAVE NEVER HEARD NOR SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS...AMAZING

[@HeadstockFilms]

I made this trip once a month travelling to Germany before Brexit and the 2nd lockdown.. Eager to start again, but it feels like there is no end in site. Interesting to see French immigration stamping our passports now. Like you, mine will be full in no time! ha.

[@IDRISIRIS]

The UK passport office should start making a 100 page passport.

[@ronaldvanhemiksem3544]

How about the European ID-card, is it still valid, or is it passports only nowadays?

[@coreysmith1817]

I enjoyed your fun family and such an upbeat attitude. Hello from the States.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Hi there! They are not my family, just customers

[@sylviaelse5086]

1:06 Light should stay red until the barrier is up. Making it green just as the barrier starts to lift is asking for trouble.

[@Foggen1231]

Enjoyed this immensely. What a great family!!

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks mate

[@chrisb903]

Been on Eurotunnel many times but this is different. Never ever seen the whole facility so quiet, even late at night - anybody who hasn't used Eurotunnel shouldn't come to the conclusion this is what its always like as there's usually more queuing at the various check points. Clearly you're in a van as you going through the high vehicle boarding but what is the PMMWC thing about? I've always been in cars and sometimes we've been called into the security bays on the opposite side between the two passport controls but the checks are quick and nobody has to get out of the car. If they're changing to that sort of PMMWC check for everybody, then its really going to slow down

[@IDRISIRIS]

Hi Chris, PMMWC is short of Passive Millimeter Wave Camera. I believe they randomly choose vehicle to scan. Its a extra procedure to make sure you not carrying any illegal substance.

[@AudiS4B7]

wait to you come back over the other side you have to drive into the terminal back out then round a maze then french customes

[@v52gc]

@@AudiS4B7 haha, yeah, I had an 45min queue just to check in, an hour for the French check and then a crazy 5 lanes into 3 windows 2 hour queue for the British check...

[@AudiS4B7]

@@v52gc when was that it got better at the customs as the check in are doing the checks there

[@morbau11]

I can't qwhite put my finger on it

[@delurkor]

Thank you for sharing, from California. I know it's all planned, but there seems to be alot of round about driving to get there. 😀👍 Thank you again.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Very true!

[@ph11p3540]

Love to see a young boys eyes go big with wonder and awe of the whole experience. Nice to bring your son and wife along for that road trip. Such trips are very stimulating for youngsters.

[@IDRISIRIS]

They are not my family, but indeed it's stimulating for youngsters

[@juampy725663]

Very nice video. I had never seen something alike before. I now get a glimpse of this all. it would be interesting to see it from a drone. thanks for posting this up. Greetings from Argentina.

[@aissatoudoucoure8394]

C'est trop cool ça nous donne envie de voyager

[@DDDDD760]

Excellent video of the Chunnel. Beautiful.

[@Kiinell]

40 metres below the sea bed, not the sea level. You just scared me. Lovely family you all are though and thanks for the great vid! x

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks for watching, it’s not my family

[@afcgeo882]

Considering the channel is 174m deep...

[@RobertFeenan]

This was really a cool video. Thanks so much for sharing. Most people will never see the Tunnel, and now I feel like I've been through it. Keep up the good work.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks a lot, I’m glad you liked it

[@RobertFeenan]

I've driven in Ireland for years whenever we visit. So switching the driver's seat side of the car is nothing new. But when you drive your UK Van in France, isn't the driver's seat on the "Wrong" side, since France drives on the same side of the road as the US does? Do you find it hard to switch road sides, while still sitting on the same side of the van?

[@fryfrysk]

@ 8.18 No, technically you are not in France, but still in the UK under GB jurisdiction , but you have just cleared French border control and customs ; on arrival in Calais you can drive straight on . At Calais travelling towards the UK your are still in France after being cleared by british border control. This was agreed between countries to prevent hugh traffic jams just after leaving the train. Travelling by train e.g; Eurostar from Amsterdam to London; UK bordercontrol is now even at Bruxelles ( in future this will also be at the starting point at Amsterdam, when construction on the new Eurostar terminal is finished) en of course vice versa.: dutch bordercontrol at st.Pancras station in London..

[@mystikalrebel]

that was awesome...thanks for sharing. I always taught you drove through the tunnel

[@AlejandroRodriguez-rn1ym]

Fantástico..... saluti from México ...

[@jennletocas2010]

Sei italiano?

[@usatran]

Excellent!! Thank you for posting this adventure!

[@delurkor]

After reading through most comments, I have to give old time stories, hey I'm an old guy. My father was in the USAF. In 1957 he was assigned to a base in France, near Dreux. During the summer we would take trips around France and into other countries. The parental units were willing to try new things and new places. We drove every where. Crossing the boarders was interesting. Being military we probably got through faster than most, but it was stop, show papers on this side. Drive forward a few feet, sorry meters, stop, show papers, done, move along please. For a 12/14 year old it was something I had only seen in movies.

[@JIGOOS]

I really apriciate your efforts to give clear idea about all aspect of crossing tunnel. Thanks for sharing👌

[@IDRISIRIS]

your welcome

[@BURCUCOBAN]

Thanks for video, very useful,did you get NHS Covid test or private test?

[@IDRISIRIS]

Had to get a private test done and had to show them the PDF document.

[@tgm9991]

The type of test needed to enter France isn't available on the NHS unless you have some of the main COVID symptoms.

[@AudiS4B7]

You need a private test the NHS isn’t funded for you to travel

[@gautamkumardas1971]

An amazing vide. Enjoyed & learned. Thanks lot.

[@ottosaxo]

To be honest - crossing the Iron Curtain was less complicated.

[@wolfgangDA]

This is possibly true when you are from West Germany but not when have been a citizen of East Germany…

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Quite interesting, thanx, greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@IDRISIRIS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@duanemonsels9394]

This was really helpful, thank you

[@IDRISIRIS]

Your welcome 🙏

[@Walk_Africa]

Very cloudy..but amaizing whether indeed. Most Amazingly is the sites. Loving your tours.👌👌

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thanks. Glad you enjoying the videos 👍🏾

[@henriklarsen1141]

Remember the good old days before this modern wonder. You had to buy ticket, pass custom, passport control. Answer questions from the officials. Then line up, and wait to get aboard your transportation...Hmm..Wait?

[@rnman99]

I was on the Herald of Free Enterprise 2 days before it sank...

[@troo_story]

@@rnman99 what's your point, caller?

[@wernerfuchs8414]

@@rnman99 i am on the next Ferry 🙏🙄

[@framegrace1]

And wait for the next Ferry which will take 3 hours to cross.. Ah, and your car have to pay extra.

[@harry6615]

It wasn't good at all. It was bureaucratic, time consuming and a waste of money. The UK joining the single market was the best thing to happen, pretty stupid to throw that away. When the majority of British people are allowed to travel again, they will soon realise this.

[@vickydelmonico8456]

Fabulous video it seems like a lot of stopping and starting to even get into the tunnel!

[@tiagotgp19]

Hi are they doing customs checks for personal belongings?

[@IDRISIRIS]

Hi It’s random, personally I’ve never had a custom check with my personal car but I’ve seen cars that went through this process

[@bokhans]

This is from third country to EU, I passed from Ukraine toPoland in my car a few years back, same thing but also from a country at war! It took 8 hours and the last stop was a garage where they just dismantled a whole bus. All my luggage was checked but when my UN blue beret turned up in a bag they stop direct searching and let me drive away. 😂

[@Exodon2020]

@@bokhans "which was a good thing as my stash of weed was hidden just below it" - right?

[@MyRofaith]

so amazing, thank you for posting.... I hope you had a wonderful time in France.

[@IDRISIRIS]

Thank you, I did!

[@MikeRo19]

Did this train have a bar or passenger seats? Like most international trains?

[@IDRISIRIS]

No all you got access to is a toilet. But it's closed due to COVID-19.

[@MervynPartin]

@@IDRISIRIS Sanitation and washing facilities were the biggest improvement in public health, yet apparently when we have just had the worst pandemic in living memory, that no longer applies! Or is it just to prepare you for the lack of toilets in Europe? PS. Excellent video.

[@truckerallikatuk]

You're on the train for 45 minutes tops, and you sit in your vehicle.

[@flitsertheo]

@@truckerallikatuk That can be a very long time if you have to "go".

[@AudiS4B7]

They have toilets but they usually put the coaches at the front and I wouldn’t want to use them after 50 people have used them before they were locked out during the pandemic, pandemic or no pandemic would rather not use them

[@andyl2201]

I was waiting for the tunnel as I have never seen it before!!!! 😳

[@mjnyc8655]

All those checkpoints -- what a pain in the ass merely to leave the UK.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Well I'm not sure how it is now but pre-January 2021, this was all you had to do. Once past French passport control, you arrived in the Schengen area. It was almost as if you were flying between London and Edinburgh or state to state in the USA as there were no further checks. I had this experience on Eurostar and the ferry. Once you landed in France, Belgium or the Netherlands there were no other checks. Now I'm not so sure how the system works post-January 1st 2021. Haven't been able to travel because of the coof virus. Before you could just pack the car, get a single ferry ticket and rock up to anywhere in Europe as if you were in a single country. Now we are separated, you have to get a visa stamp, a return ticket and return within 90 days.

[@IDRISIRIS]

its become more difficult ever since BREXIT

[@AudiS4B7]

@@EdgyNumber1 explain what the coof virus is please? 😀

[@AudiS4B7]

@@IDRISIRIS yep the French have made it difficult getting back in

[@DrChrisB]

but the UK already left, ergo…

[@darrylwade3370]

I agree with Reg. Very informative my friend. Hope you had a good trip

[@IDRISIRIS]

I did!

[@yimingli1813]

Hi, great video mate, thank you for sharing in such detail! Do they check your insurance documents and the green card now post brexit? If so in which step?

[@IDRISIRIS]

Hi Yiming, they didnt ask for insurance document and green card either. I will suggest you get the green card from your insurer. Bear in mind that it takes 21 days for you to receive the green card.

[@mikebaginy8731]

Thanks for the pleasant memories, I once traveled the chunnel frequently.

[@IDRISIRIS]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad it brought back some good memories