Is This The DIRTIEST Town In WALES?!

[@rebeccalea9827]

Thank you so much for bringing this up, I've lived in Aber for just over two years and it's so sad to see it like this. I went on one of my favorite trails outside of the town and there was trash EVERYWHERE! in the countryside as well, It breaks my heart. I have a grabber and a roll of bin bags ready for my next walk. I truly believe we can get our lovely coastal town looking beautiful again!

[@abradshaw8357]

I have lived in Aber my whole life and it is nothing like it was twenty years ago. It’s become very rundown with filthy pavements covered in either vomit or dog crap. Shops are all shutting down and the beach is filthy. We get less and less students and tourists by the year.

[@Squimple]

Loved the comment that the beach is so bad that had to put in a sand pit for the kid!. As an Aber' resident, it's just the way the sand is, large grey/brown coarse grains it's always been like that it's not dirty. However people will not take their litter with them and it's worse in the summer, though the wind doesn't help and we have a seagull problem, they rummage the bins and make a lot of the mess, but they're a protected species, people are working on solutions though. Hey it's not Rhyl!

[@joehare1151]

Seagulls have taken over this town!! The town is actually starting to smell like Seagal shit!

[@sandrabaxter3810]

Really re Welsh road signs being in Welsh! Gosh you are you going to struggle if you go abroad 😂😂

[@HannahSmith-l5q]

I live in Aberystwyth and have my whole life there are a lot of shops and cafes it is a beautiful little town, yes it’s going downhill but if you don’t like it turn around and go home. Not trying to be rude but what you need to think about as well is it’s a university town. I’ve seen worse places in England.

[@TravelTrollsTV]

If you are happy living in a run down pit rather than wanting to improve the place to make it more attractive to tourists to come and spend their money there...Great! Enjoy your beautiful town as it is...nobody else will.

[@mamnan8953]

I agree with you 🎉

[@Blue-n4s]

We love it here! Up at the top is stunning views and has a fab cafe

[@Christopher_Samuel-i7o]

As much as this hurts to hear I have to agree. I moved to Aberystwyth over 40 years ago and the first thing I noticed was how clean and prosperous the town looked. Not now I'm afraid.

[@griswald7156]

We stopped for 5 minutes parking on the front….we had a stock up in Aldi…then shot off to Borth and ynyslas …the parking is bad in Aberystwyth But when it’s full of traffic you have to get out of Dodge…

[@griswald7156]

Sugar Loaf mountain……they ought to provide picking poles to clean up as you go….or a big plastic bag…then give you a free park and ride if you return a full one..

[@grumpy_poo]

Aberystwyth was always a nightmare to get around.. Son was at Uni there years ago.... He lived near the prom diner that you passed at the beginning.... in a student house.... I had many monthly journeys down to there with 'relief parcels' consisting of crates of lager and food..... sleeping on the floor and nights out in the pub..Then a big shop at fill up his car at Sainsbury's and a slap up breakfast at the local greasy spoon.....

[@ardongrainford8004]

There is no Sainsburys in Aberystwyth. The nearest one is 45 minutes away!

[@grumpy_poo]

@@ardongrainford8004 Yes...didn't seem 45 mins away from where he was though... but it was the best place to go....

[@griswald7156]

Should have gone to Morrisons…

[@Blue-n4s]

You can also walk up to the top which we’ve done several times or you can get the tram up

[@allisontyler-howells5239]

Aber isn't that bad really. There is much to see outside of the centre, such as Cwmystwyth, Hafod, Devils Bridge, Borth, Aberdyfi and Tregaron. Lots to see

[@damianjones7554]

Aberystwyth used to be a bit of a party town once, I used to go get smashed there all the time. Its become a total ghost town since they brought in the public smoking ban, that's what finished this place. Recon you'd have more fun visiting Devils Bridge, nice place, nice walks there.

[@dianadimmock5758]

HMO is a house of multiple occupancy, 9 rooms with en-suites maybe and then kitchens and lounges. Students might stay in them

[@Amannda123]

Iv been watching you both from the start and im still loveing the old entro music 🎶 🎵 please bring it back 🙏 😊😊😊

[@JimMcDonaldSoItIs]

I lived in Aberystwyth from 2004-2007, and it was glorious. A world away from my native Glasgow (and where im back living) in its defence, though, it is one of those places that needs sunshine to be a great place. It was pretty bleak between October-April but from this video, its definitely seen better days.

[@Mammyannie]

Dan how do you eat all that food 😂

[@rondawalker5910]

Thank you for the great videos. Love you both!

[@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s]

Should have gone to new quay nice proper beaches further along the coast.

[@HannahSmith-l5q]

And also there’s more than just that beach there’s a nicer one as well

[@peterwebster3076]

Thanks

[@Jellystarplays]

Dan is so cute complementing mazzys food

[@deborahwallace1381]

Hi mazzy and Dan hope you’re all doing great. I was wondering if you’ve ever considered going to St.Andrews?. This is my favourite place it has everything loads and loads of history , ghosts and castles and a huge gravesite. Give it a thought. P.s bloody love your channel.😁

[@peterlambert7490]

a nice little town to go through but reality sinks in as you are in a motorhome with limited space the only good thing is that you can can a great variety of foods right up my alley

[@Topgun_NK]

Hello sir and ma'am, i loved your video. I got a offer with Aberystwyth university and im so confused Would you recommend Aberystwyth town? Is it good? Beach isn't clean but overall, would you recommend Aberystwyth?

[@TravelTrollsTV]

I don't know it well enough.

[@Topgun_NK]

@@TravelTrollsTV Thank you sir for responding, your video was fantastic sir! I'm an international student and I was checking if Aberystwyth is a good town to live compared to cities like Southampton etc.

[@lovesick.6951]

a lot of comments say “__ town is better!” let’s be honest, Aberystwyth has storms 90% of the time which drags the ‘sand’ onto the walkway. Seagulls dig into bin bags and in doing so, spread litter. I do agree it’s dirty but honestly, it’s not something that can be controlled at this point. Seagulls used to stay near the sea but they’ve been all over in the past few years, and they will steal food from your hand. Cleaning the town will only do so much good, and there are people who clean it. But with the amount of mess that’s made, it makes no difference. What makes Aberystwyth worth visiting is the castle, the pier, and the Cliff Railway. There’s even a museum, it’s just one of those towns you have to check what’s there before you go 🤷‍♀️

[@ToddEWalnuts]

Hey Deep Digger Dan! I used to watch your videos all the time back in the day. I have just recently stumbled across this channel and I’ve been binge watching some of your episodes since last Friday. I must have watched about 10 or so episodes since then. I’m terribly sorry about your arm mate . I hope it’s a speedy recovery for you. I’m really glad I found this channel. Your British humor is a treat for this ol’ Yank from Wisconsin. P.S. might there be a cameo from 15th Century John in your travels 😅 Keep up with the great videos and I really like your lady friend Mazzy’s wit and humor too. It’s a match made in England 😊

[@juliemoy9116]

Liked your phrase doesn't taste like council house👌⛱️ bit dirty, but new never seen it before 😅👍🏿 great video 😍

[@karentoynton8948]

I agree Dan you don’t know how secure the buildings are for kids to be climbing on, they can’t charge there for dog poo not being picked up, but you would think , people for cleanliness could collect it up. , mazzy you are really limping. Do you have a good trainer shoe on to help with comfort. You take care. You didn’t do bad price wise for 25 pounds .

[@griswald7156]

Try “ON “running shoes they are so comfortable..

[@suzannehodge7420]

Thanks for the vlogs. Sue & George xx

[@acloserwalkwiththee8126]

Beautiful ocean and buildings.

[@taraevans5598]

The film was actually banned in Aber for many years 😂. You say there’s no famous people from Aber, Tarron Egerton moved to Aber as a child and attended the English senior school - Penglais.

[@taraevans5598]

The sand pit on the prom used to be a paddling pool. Apparently it seemed to be unsafe as a paddling pool so they filled it with sand. 😂 I agree that Aber beach is awful, it’s my hometown and it’s always been like that. It is a place of beauty and usually much cleaner, council must be slacking these days 😂

[@TravelTrollsTV]

It's not the worst place in the world. It still has lots to offer. It just needs a bit of money thrown in to it. Thank you for your comment. 🙂

[@peterlambert7490]

my oh my what a feast even I could not eat all of that Mazzy did good there

[@OwainGaming]

Hi new to your channel, Come to Llyn Peninsula North West Wales aka the arm bit, much better experience and the coastline there is great, lovely views!

[@matthewpierce8250]

Chiquito is pronounced 'chi-kee-to', and jalapeño is pronounced 'hala-pane-yo'.

[@PhilandGina]

The chicken pakora strips from Iceland are absolutely amazing, you guys should try them one day, you won’t be disappointed

[@mattlees3359]

Greedy lazy council have ruined the place, most of us are jumping ship due to how run down this place has gone me included in a few days! Notice the essence of sewage ( shit) that welcomes you around the retail centre and all around llanbadarn 😂 it's a joke how much of a nosedive the place has taken over a small amount of time

[@mamnan8953]

I love your channel however I'm not a fan of Aberystwyth the Welsh speaking shops, restaurants and pubs were very rude to non Welsh speaking people from South Wales. That was back in the 80s so maybe it's changed now 🎉

[@TravelTrollsTV]

It's a new generation.

[@mamnan8953]

I am from South Wales and every time I visit Aberystwyth I feel very unwelcome as once they realise you're from South Wales they ignore you and speak Welsh. Never liked it. I don't think they have looked into why South Wales were banned talking Welsh back in the day

[@fantasyradiouk1980]

Crispy pancakes were made by Findus I think.

[@alicowls1605]

I have to say the best but was Iceland. Also, how much of that party food went in a midnight snack?

[@LeisureBit]

Findus used to make crispy pancakes … loved them deep fried as a kid 💕 Your Iceland Gaul looked epic - look forward to the reviews! It’s such a shame that the streets / beach were not clean 😡 The grace trip was good though! David & Rachel

[@judithrainbow1126]

I live in Wales and agree with you that Aberystwyth is dirty.

[@lynseycameron9406]

Hi. New subscriber here. I am enjoying seeing these vlogs. As I watch Those Happy days. And this vlog came recommended. Hope you're well. Side note. The Birds Eye Crispy Pancakes. Used to be Findus Crispy Pancakes. Eg. Lava in your mouth. Remember them growing up. I'm 46 now

[@nealart]

Mazzy I’d have a sore leg too walking miles on hard pavement in sandals! Time to get Dan to buy you some shoes!

[@CBRChris600rr]

I honestly thought she said something else when she asked him if he wanted a fork 😮

[@griswald7156]

Did he?

[@griswald7156]

The Vernacular railway..

[@solongsofa]

They used to be Findus crispy pancakes

[@TravelTrollsTV]

Success on a plate for you.

[@hellooohowareudoing]

33:10 I had one of those popcorn icecreams the other day, they're really good!

[@germancarfan]

They do the same in cones too which are great 👍

[@NeilTaylor]

Aberystwyth is very much a Uni town, in fact, Lee my youngest is at Aberystwyth University, the sea is immaculate, and it has a KFC that does meat options.

[@antbasse]

Hi guys Looks like Ryle 😭😭😭 Mazy get some scetchers arch fit there wicked with memory foam You will running down the 🏖

[@simondavies1168]

Gutted I missed you guys, Aberystwyth is lovely you just haven't experienced the best bits, I'm at our van a week on Friday it would of been a pleasure to show you 2 around and sorted a pitch out at the woodlands site devils bridge followed by the best curry house I have ever been x

[@hellofriend2109]

If you’re talking about light of Asia then you need to go to more curry houses

[@charliegould5865]

Sue Jones-Davies is the Welsh actress that played Judith in Life of Brian. She was mayor of Aberystwyth 2008 - 2009.

[@ardongrainford8004]

So you think Welsh roadsigns are dangerous - so how many accidents have been caused, and wgphat about coubtriesclike Belgium or Canada whichare bilingual. Or what happens if you go to Franceand all signs are monolingual French!.

[@TravelTrollsTV]

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[@lynnehuyton1237]

Hi Dan and Mazzy another great vlog. Barmouth is well worth a visit. Also, could I ask what's wrong with Mazzys leg? Noticed her limping.

[@neilmccaig9913]

I loved the crispy pancakes and always remember Findus used to make them...So loved Mazzys buffet and wish i was there to help Dan polish them all off lol.

[@mintjelliesjewelry3873]

There might be great beachcombing on that beach. That gravel is what we look for to find sea glass. Might be worth a look, Mazzy.

[@kimdeabill8540]

Oh Dan be careful. We, like Mazzy, were thinking about doing the Norfolk Broads on a narrow boat. It would have been cheaper to do a 28 day cruise from Southampton that 2 weeks on the Broads.

[@kg2nc]

What are the wiggly lines on the street. We don't have them in the U.S. I mean I haven't seen them.

[@furface9779]

means keep clear, no stopping or parking

[@anitacoombes7599]

Rhyl is better than Aberystwyth better beaches and marina.The centre is run down.Having said that .The council has been trying of late

[@hunter9372]

Aberystwyth beach is more a shale beach as apposed to sand.

[@studaples]

Food in Iceland is vile

[@alasdairvincent6248]

With regard to parking. I watch another vlogger who tows a small car on an A frame, behind the motor home. The main advantage there, is obviously that you can leave the motor home on site and use the car for exploring the local area. Parking problems solved! That’s if you can go to the expense of a tow bar, with electrics, an A frame and of course,a car! Aberystwyth does look like it needs a bit of money invested in it, to make it more attractive for locals and visitors. The same can be said for a lot of towns, today, that they are becoming run down, compared to how they once were.Sign of the times unfortunately. I used to buy the original Findus crispy pancakes, back in the day, they were very good. Until the next time. Bye 😀🖐

[@nickdunn5723]

Another great video not the best beach ever haha Scarborough beach is my favourite 👍 you’ll have to do a video there one day 👍👍

[@janepennock6933]

My favourite too, love the place. Back at the beginning of September❤️

[@andysteptoe6310]

Should have taken the train up to devils bridge, was the last British rail steam railway until sold on privatisation. Narrow gauge very scenic Devils bridge has a huge waterfall.

[@andysteptoe6310]

HMO is property with multiple occupants from different families, IE: Sitting tenants.

[@powerloveflowerlightlove-dv4lu]

Dirtiest place is even worse is abberdare

[@chrisbroadley1928]

Iceland do some really nice sponge puds guys, choc, jam, syrup and butterscotch. 30secs in micro

[@chrisbroadley1928]

They also do little pots of custard that you zap in the micro for 30secs too. We have them in our van all the time.

[@nikkimckenna340]

Rhyl is really run down but the beach is gorgeous out of the town opposite the Robin Hood site. I’m off to Aberystwyth next year for my summer holiday lol. HMO stands for house of multiple occupancy like student accommodation xx

[@margoparsons671]

Really worried about your shoulder Dan! I have had 2 ops on one of mine and after a month started moving it. Was told if I didn't then my shoulder would get stiff and would cause problems. Think you need to see someone if your arm isn't getting to 100% normality! From one concerned watcher 💪🤔

[@rhysstatham7407]

I agree my wife broke her arm back in March she has limited movement which is getting better by the day due to her daily exercises which the hospital physio has recommend for her, but due to Dan and Mazzy life style Dan is not under any doctor or hospital ,he needs physio and daily exercise regime .

[@marks-0-0]

I stopped there recently and had a walk along the front. Yes the sand does look kinda black but the water looks clean. Its a university town and sort of trendy so it has an unusual feel about the place.

[@powerloveflowerlightlove-dv4lu]

Abertillery is the dirt place worse in wales uk

[@SparkysTravels1512]

No effort gone into tidying the place up then. We went there last year, was a right mess then, ( I was going to say something stronger there). We shall never visit the place again.

[@carolegeorgina6114]

I agree it looked awful .

[@stevenmccolm1531]

Hi Mazzy you need a traders license to sell food from your mobile home, you can apply for one through the council. Suitable foot wear. Not all sand is yellow.

[@mamnan8953]

Unfortunately I don't like North Walians for their discrimination

[@thatsreality5673]

Just to let you know Dan that when a house says it’s an HMO it means it’s a house of multiple occupancy is ie students etc

[@christinephillips1301]

Rhyl has a nicer beach than Aberystwyth. Rhyl has had a lot of work done to it. My hubby and I are going on hoilday near there this Saturday. We are going to Kinmel Bay. When you are making your way up to Chester. Call in Wrexham. The home of the football team that Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds owns.

[@inlinefourtr]

Welcome to Mazzy's camper cafe, order what you want, but you aint getting it.

[@steve64464]

Yup looks insanely filthy at that location! , Note when a food product says "New and improved recipe on it" im guessing it means " we have changed what goes in to make it cheaper for us to produce"

[@loueee4719]

And reduced the pack size/weight

[@suestone7791]

Aberystwyth is very run down. A lot of the houses along the front are student accommodation . Aberdovey is much better . 👍

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I use to have a caravan in Abergele Wales. Rhyl was ok . I love the shore. Too bad it went downhill.

[@clareroche1152]

Recommend you take a detour if you have time to visit to Shell Island between Barmouth and Harlech if you are passing through that way in the coming days. Have a look on KZbin, sure you would both enjoy the place. Wonderful scenic and serene place overlooking the Llynn Peninsula.

[@werdna67]

Findus crispy pancakes

[@aljones9412]

With the cassette we to empty by day 3 . go to camp site ask can we empty and pay a small fee . and some times we will stay on site for a night or two . Love your video's Alway makes us smile thank you both.

[@debbiemorris7814]

I’m Welsh and I’ve been to Aberystwyth once I remember a chip shop there doing deep fried mars bars and clotted cream and condensed milk in batter,I much preferred Newquay west wales

[@debsvanandwesties]

Findus made the original pancakes which were fab when I was a kid. Crispy bacon.and also the curry version. Can't wait to see what you think of them

[@celinehynes3336]

Aberystwyth is not suitable for campervans. FYI the beach is fascinating to anyone interested in geology.

[@caroline13279]

I seen today alot of Devon car parks are letting motorhomes stay overnight for £10 due to increase in parks. May become national if popular.

[@alessia0064]

Sue Jones-Davies was the mayor of Aberystwyth, her character was Judith Iscariot and Brian's mum called her a Welsh tart 😊👍.

[@studiosys]

Why are so mant vloggers obsessed with spreading negative vibes , do they get more views ? This dialogue would make a great script for " creature comforts " ..

[@lorraineowen7978]

Anglesey is the place to go, so beautiful! Beaches are lovely 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

French from France who would of thought

[@Shagnasty1956]

A ten megaton air burst would have a decidedly positive on Rhyl, may reduce the illicit drug supplies as well.

[@elainemacdonald1668]

Mazzy you look after Dan so well,when Dan took the sausage off the cocktail stick I turned to my husband and said if you did that I know where that cocktail stick would go 😁,Dan you should have your bacon roll nobody should tell you what to do.😊

[@EaskyOverAndOu2]

Dan go too Porthmadog,, black rock beach you won't regret it I promise 💯💯💯

[@EaskyOverAndOu2]

Caves are amazing when the tides out 💯💯💯

[@danwoodliefphotography871]

That is nothing like the Christmas goodies you bought for yourself in Germany many years ago. Get in and dig in.

[@tony67jones91]

I mentioned Devils bridge it's 3 bridges all on top of each other with steep steep steps and waterfalls 😁👍 you wasn't far from there and Nant y arian 😍👍👍

[@ozayrinpoche1]

Lovely episode, again. Thank you for answering our questions. Yes, understandable fears. I would say I have the same fears as Mazzy and Ozay the same as Dan. It might be a gender thing. Have a great evening. Let's hope your mouth will start to heal property now you have removed that piece of bone, Mazzy. Bless you. Love from us💝

[@ozayrinpoche1]

I think my comment ended up under the wring video 🤣👍 meant for the Woodside of the 16th of August 😜 o well, it's disco night in The Happy Life household 😜💝💝💝👍