UK Van Lifers set off on Around the Word challenge. [S5-E1}

[@caz3895]

Been following your travels for a while & always wondered how it all started, so when this video was suggested, it was perfect.

[@RogersRamblings]

An excellent location to start a world tour. I lived in Coalbrookdale from 1995 until 2017 when I left to go full time on the road.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Fantastic !! Enjoy the road

[@RogersRamblings]

@@TREADtheglobe If all goes according to plan (ha!) I'll be heading to Azerbaijan soon, maybe across the Caspian Sea. Maybe we can arrange to bump into each other - figuratively at least. 😉😁

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome !! Have a fabulous time and we will see where the wind blows us both 😉🚐

[@dananorris6242]

​@@RogersRamblings Safe travels!

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Reality struck tonight and a bit of emotion too. We are retiring in 13mths here in Australia. We have paid a deposit on a new MLT580 4X4 without even seeing one and prior to even trying vanlife. We intend to travel around the UK and Europe for 2-3 yrs before returning home with the Moho via Canada and the States for 12 mths. That's plan A and there's no plan B. We have since spent 2 weeks in a van in the Southwest of WA and loved it. We are flying over for 2 wks and will be attending the NEC show in October 2022 and a trip to Travelworld to see what we have bought. Thanks for sharing your journey. See you on the road one day hopefully. Fingers crossed you are back on track to complete your dream. Stay safe and continue to enjoy life to the full. Regards Darren and Sharon from Newman in the Pilbara, Australia

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh how wonderful !! Thank you for your lovely message - and we hope to see you on the road 💜🌺

[@polkerpan]

We had such a lovely time meeting you Chris and the rest of the tribe at the Ugly Duckling ! It was quite emotional seeing you both off at the Iron Bridge the next day !! We wish you all the very best for your upcoming epic 360 navigation of our globe and are super excited for all the adventures you will be sharing. Stay safe and remember ......Tread careful !! Can't wait to say Bonjour to you both all the very best 🙋‍♀️D&T🙋‍♂️xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you xx it was a really beautiful time .... we loved it and cried at the same time LOL - we are so grateful for all your support and the effort you and everyone else who made this moment a really special event 🙌😘🎉💐💜 Thank you again for your friendship xx Marianne xx

[@travelwithj22]

Prayers for your safe journey and health

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much for your message of kindness 😍🤗💕🎉

[@J0ANNAHAYDEN]

Awe you guys are so loved! Super excited!!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Joanna - we are really lucky to have such a fantastic group of family and friends New and Old !! best wishes Marianne and Chris 🤗💕🎉🚐💜

[@SoulofaSeeker]

So excited for you both to set off on your adventure! Me and my fiancee are currently renovating a 1965 Clark Cortez RV to travel around the States, hopefully we''ll see you on the road one day! I'm originally from Sheffield but live in Virigina now. Andy&L

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow !! Hi !! it sounds like we might be having a meet up in the USA !! delighted and look forward to Trudy meeting your van xx is your van going to be called Clark Kent ? or Angel of the North .... hhuuuuummmm keep us posted xx 🤗🙌😘🚐💜 Marianne xx

[@SoulofaSeeker]

@@TREADtheglobe ha ha! We've still not picked a name yet, we've got a few in mind but her character (we're certain she's a she) keeps changing. I think by the time you're in the States we'll be finished and on the road! Let's stay in touch! Andy

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh that is great - yes defo keep in touch 😘🌺💐🙌

[@Aaron-P]

That was a touching send-off! To go from months of preparation, celebration, activity, and interaction, to being just the two of you setting off across the bridge putting the plan into action must have felt a sharp contrast. Even I had a lump in my throat! ❤😎👍🦅👀

[@TREADtheglobe]

If you want a really good giggle ... our first leaving do ... as we have one every time we leave Shropshire !! was hilarious .. I had just quit my job so loads of our friends from work came to say goodbye !! M xx

[@veraletta]

I love it, the day has finally arrived for you guys to travel around the world, let the adventures begin. Please keep safe!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Veraletta - thank you for your lovely comment - we will keep you posted every step of the way xx 😍🤗💜

[@hazel8250]

Safe travels. Looking forward to following your incredible journey 👍🥳🚐💨💨

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for joining us on this journey Hazel 💐🎉🌺🚐😍

[@secretariat-13]

Safe travels guys, wish you the best time of your lives and thank you for bringing us along, looking forward to keep following you in this amazing adventure ...

[@TREADtheglobe]

So happy to have you with us and it is lovely to hear from you - best wishes Marianne and Chris 🚐😘💐😍💜

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Actually got a bit tearful watching that... such an epic adventure your embarking on. Wish you all the luck in the world both, truly fantastic!! We wild ha e loved to have joined you for your send off but sadly away in Spain at the time. All the best Michelle and Andy 🚐🚐🚐 xxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I did struggle a little with the goodbyes and it was a real tough one .... but just having all these amazing people behind us makes it so much easier to face this massive task ahead of us - we will find you on the road one day I am sure 😍🚐🤗🎉 best wishes Marianne xx

[@leannes1825]

Safe travels 🎉 thank you for sharing your adventure with us all!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Leanne 🚐😍🤗👍 kind regards Marianne xx

[@karenblagbrough1381]

Fabulous. 'Looking forward to seeing your clips. Take Care.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Karen - we are delighted to share 😍💜💕🎉 Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx

[@eddvanlife7396]

Great send off and your guaranteed many more people on your welcome home gathering. As you were boarding the Ferry I announced the completion of EDD's conversion on my FB page. 18 months of graft but gratified and proud of the finished build. Same Ferry booked Dover to Dunkirk for us 1st June cannot wait. T&S

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow - That is great news !! congrats and we will defo have to meet now LOL 💐🚐🙌💜😘 Marianne and Chris xx

The very best for you both...no doubt at all you will succed in this journey...i envy all these warm people ..because they got the privilege to say goodbye and good journey personally....we all will go with you virtually...and will pray for you both....regards...and may you got a good road....

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi 🌺🎉💐 Thank you for this lovely comment - we hope to meet you in person one day ... we feel really blessed to have so many lovely friends old and new 🙌💜😘🚐🎉

@@TREADtheglobe Hi my friends...if someday you come back to my country my home will be yours...again.. The best for you both...🤗🤗🤗😀

[@TREADtheglobe]

Definitely 🙌🎉😍🤗 best wishes and thank you for all the love - Marianne and Chris xx

[@drarkhan743]

As I watch it you, probably, are in Georgia. A prayer came out from my heart for your safe journey and return home. Nice to know that Chris can drive😁

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow, thank you

[@ianinnes8063]

So lovely to see when u guys actually set off on ur travels . Its amazing how many interviews u guys have done and bn on tv too in turkey i watched ur latest dalyan vid . And then had a brain wave . I went on fb and looked up ersel . So we had a wee chat earlier on . His channel on youtube popped up on mine as a suggestion so i added him and then thought i wonder if hes on fb . He was and i sent him a message telling him i follow u guys and had seen him on ur channel and as i say we chatted for a bit . Very nice guy and il deffo be chatting again . Plus il look him up next time im over in turkey in istanbul . Hope ur both gd tonight pls take care stay safe xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh that is lovely - he is an amazing guy and a great friend 🤗💐

[@wobbleboxadventures]

Wow good luck guys have a great time 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Wobblebox adventures 💐🙌💕 Marianne and Chris xx

[@dasa424]

Just found your channel. You two are such an inspiration.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow, thank you! and Welcome !!

[@desdeelinicio8185]

Hi Maryann And Chriss. Thank you! For Taking your Time in Replying to my message. Best Vives from Las Vegas US. Love you Both. Safe Trip. I want to buy one of your Shirts are they still Available?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi xx No worries we are delighted to hear from you !! We are coming to Las Vegas ... so I hope we get to meet you 🙌💕👍🚐 keep an eye open for Trudy and follow the posts - there is a tracker on the van and you can see where we are 'live' on our website ... there is also a shop where you can choose one of our different styles / logos - and the company we use will post all over the world !! Best wishes Marianne xx 😘🤗💜

[@doug729]

Now we know how it started. Question, there was a friend/relative wearing a Habs toque, that's Canadian for Montreal Canadiens beanie?

[@jannieharding265]

Lots of good luck to you both. .Looking forward to fo!lowing you and Trudy around the 🌎

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Jannie - we are delighted to have you with us xx 🙌🌺😍🤗💜

[@dianepithers4859]

Omg!!! I got a bit emosh watching your send off......just think of all the memories you’re both going to make!! I will be coming along with you in my virtual armchair van xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Diane - wow - we did really well to hold it together - I made Chris cut out the bit where I cried LOL(I didn't want my family to get upset for me ... 😘🤗) - We are delighted to have you with us 💕🎉 best wishes Marianne xx

[@micksmith2530]

Hi to you guys love the idea of your journey around the world Theo & B of Indie Project mentioned your channel we will follow you all the way Good luck to you both 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Mick for the message - lovely of Theo and B to shout us out 🎉🤗💜🚐 and delighted you have joined us too 💕💐 Kind regards Marianne xx

[@gerardineomalley7259]

What a fabulous start to 2020! Staying true to yourselves 🍀🥰

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Gerardine 💚😍🚐🎉 Thank you xx 💕🌺👍

[@dragonballzohai]

Safe travel and enjoy your big trip.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Mickey 👍😉🚐💜

[@brumsgrub8633]

What a good time to find your channel, looking forward to watching this. Fairly local to you, I am from Birmingham. Good luck, safe travels. And I'll be watching

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Brumsgrub 😍🤗🚐👍 delighted to have you on board - best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@UlrikeHensel]

I have seen some of your Vlogs regarding Central America and found them very informative and likable. Most vlogs are made by very young people, I prefer to see content that is produced by you who are a bit more my age. It is a different view on things, I believe. I wish you the most of luck and fun for your journey!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Ulrike 😘🎉🚐🌺 Thank you for your message - this is the joy of KZbin .. there are so many travel videos and travel vloggers - there is something for everyone !! It is great to have you with us - Welcome 💜💐🌴🙌 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@UlrikeHensel]

@@TREADtheglobe I fully agree!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

💜🚐👍💕

[@susan6840]

Kindly regards! dear friends, this is Sue from El Salvador !! Have the best wishes for the new year!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha !! Hi Sue - love to El Salvador 💜😍

[@adriennmichaels4682]

Bon voyage!!!! Stay safe and enjoy the adventure!!❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Adrienn 🤗😍😘😉 best wishes Marianne xx

[@kaymoore6126]

Good send off on your journey, the adventure begins best of luck love kayxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Kay 💜😘💚🙌 love Marianne and Chris xx

[@neldawalker6265]

Wish I’d been at the send off but someone had to wait for you on the other side of the world! What a send off! Following on polarsteps.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Nelda - we are delighted to have you on our TREAD team and when we get there we are coming in for hugs xx 💜🚐😍🎉🌺 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@alisonandrews2013]

Stay safe. Look forward to your future blogs ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much Alison 💜💐🌺

[@jimrodda]

All the best guy's safe travels take care stay healthy enjoy the trip of a lifetime 😀🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🚐🙌💜 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@realoscargv]

Been watching since the Guatemala part of the Central American series. I wish u the best on this trip and I will be watching the whole thing. Hopefully u comeback to my family’s country again and hope u enjoy my country (the us) when u get there. Good luck to both of u 🥳

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your lovely comment and we will endeavour to make it back to Guatemala !! best wishes and thank you for following us 😘💚🙌💕

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Awesome! We will be following!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 💐🌺🎉💕 xx

[@karmathegiant]

Thought I’d check out the beginning of your adventures.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks hope you enjoyed it - This is the beginning of season 3 - our around the world drive - lots before that - the 5 months we spent exploring all the countries in Central America was really fun - here's the playlist link if you're interested kzbin.info/aero/PLlDFQvGT7bR9PxOMBULw2Go-Yqx1G8Cv9 Stay safe x

[@deirdremccann3212]

Great vlog, thank you. Sending you best wishes for safe travels. 💙

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your message Deidre 🚐💜🙌

[@landytravels9427]

Drive safely and ENJOY 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you LandyTravels xx 💜😘🤗

[@gailh3048]

Wishing you all the best for your fabulous adventure! Bon voyage 🚐💨

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Gail - we are currently in Amboise - France xx🌺😍💜

[@davelum1265]

Good luck on your travels. Look forward to following your updates 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Dave - thank you for your kind wishes 🙌😘🤗💕

[@tuur]

Epic 😁 love the storytelling in the video it was great to watch. Have fun😁 ✌❤✌

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Both - thank you so much, we are glad you are enjoying the videos 😍🎉👍🚐💜🤗 we have got off to a great start xx

[@jabba8284]

Good luck on your journey guys enjoy 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Shaun 🚐😍🙌

[@MichaelWirdefalk]

I am so excited and happy for you both. It's something I have dreamed of doing for a long time but life gets in the way. I was all choked up thinking about what an adventure you have in front of you. All the very best on your journey.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Michael - it is a massive and epic adventure and we are delighted to share with you the good .... the bad and you guessed it .... the adventure 💕🎉🚐😍 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@letsgosomewheretravels9476]

Well great VLOG and good send off on your journey, shame we didn't get to see you off but look forward to seeing your VLOGs

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much for your comment 😘💜🤗 xx

[@Flipster-v1k]

I’m sure someone has already mentioned the language translators have a look on amazon may help. Have a safe trip o and you will love Mongolia I spent several weeks there in 1997 for work CT97 anyway good luck and be safe.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Flipper - we are really excited 😍💕🚐💜 kind regards Marianne xx

[@OverlandTrax]

Good video, thanks for sharing!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙌😘😍🚐🎉

[@stevenabbotts7085]

Happy new year and safe travels

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you and Happy New Year to you too 💐🎉😘🚐

[@Baadriig]

Beautiful! Hope to see you soon! Love trudy ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi 💜🚐😘🎉 and Trudy loves you too !! unless the weather is too bad ... we are coming to find you xx

[@david_v2.1]

Best wishes for a great trip. I'll be following you all the way :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much iDavid 🌺💐🙌💕 best wishes Marianne and Chris

[@nickpmoody]

I wish you all the very best on your adventures 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much Nick 😘💐🌺

[@chrispower172]

Good luck guys

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Chris 😘💐🌺

[@Jaconthebox]

safe travels, so looking forward to the videos xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🎉🌺🙌 We have been waiting so long ... and now we are off LOL xx

[@campervangaz]

Safe and happy travels 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Campervan Gaz 🤗👍

[@miriam2909]

Finally found the beginning of your world tour. Watched a couple of prep videos..now we’re on the way. I wonder if I’ll catch up by the time you leave Mumbai haha. Doubtful lol..

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow that would be quite a challenge !! We will be back for my dad to cut the ribbon for us to cross when we get home !! woo hoo xx

[@aprilmarshall6245]

Safe travels!🎉🥳🎉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you April xx 🤗🎉🌺

[@RetroRatz]

Whoop whoop and air horns!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow - thank you both xx we are having so much fun and Chris has just eaten Snails !! LOL YAY xx 🤗💕🙌😘

[@evelynspanner2963]

....and again, best of luck. 🤞🏻

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Evelyn 💜🙌🚐🎉 best wishes

[@lifebeyondbricks]

Aww fantastic video guys!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks both xx T+N 😘😂🤗🎉 xx

[@mars2100]

Good Luck

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Andy 🎉🤗

[@addergudluk]

Safe journey 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Adders Travels 🎉🚐💜🙌

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Wish you s well guys. Me and fiana are following yous on polarsteps

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Paul - we are so excited to share the polarsteps app xx

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

@@TREADtheglobe oh yeah it's a great app

[@TREADtheglobe]

I know we are loving it 💜🚐👍💕

[@leebruce7806]

Does only one of you drive . Been following you since Japan am only now starting at the beginning b

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Lee - I do most of the driving as we share the jobs - Chris edits, films and does the business side to keep us on the road - plus I am a great driver !! Marianne

[@TheOffgridNomadUK]

Best of luck on the trip ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 😍🚐🤗🎉💜

[@webMonkey_]

You should have a party when you get back

[@inekeroos9264]

Yessss ! ❤👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi 😍😘🎉🚐🌺 So exciting !! xx

[@stevenwilson690]

Hi You two well done could you please tell me how many miles your van has covered before the start of this trip.thanks

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Seven Wilson - Trudy has done 71,500 ish miles 💐🚐👍 kind regards Marianne and Chris xx

[@stevenwilson690]

@@TREADtheglobe thank you for your quick reply,plenty more miles left in that engine.is it diesel?

[@AlChilazoLife]

Please go back to El Salvador!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwwwh Thank you for your lovely invitation !! We will go back for sure - but we have a few countries to visit first 💜🙌💐🌺🎉🤗💕 best wishes and love to El Salvador xx

[@desdeelinicio8185]

Hello!!!! Thank you! For The 1st Video.... Good Luck. Send me message when you Arrive to the U.S.A ❤❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much for your comment and glad you are joining us 🤗🌺👍🚐🎉 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx

[@AndiROH]

I did not even know you can drive around the world

[@unmuktyatree8200]

I am wondering 😂 how you are able to drive on Indian highways after such smooth and calm drive back home.😅

[@banntheman7925]

DRIVE SAFELY DONT GET TO MUCH SUN AND WINE

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Bann the man !! We will try not to enjoy ourselves too much and everything in moderation !! agreed 🤗👍🚐🌺 best wishes Marianne xx

[@chillie23]

When you guys were driving around what was the best map app that you used?

[@TREADtheglobe]

It depends on the country - many have their own navigation ... like Korea

[@Bigchaser01327]

Is the van petrol or diesel?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Charles - Trudy is Diesel 👍🤗😍

[@bahar6789]

Please add turkish subtitle all videos. We want to wathcing you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - thank you for your message - we will start to add them for you and appreciate that you want to watch us !! yay - thank you 🙌🇹🇷

[@jayemerrill4556]

OMFG

[@TREADtheglobe]

🤗🚐🎉😘 Ha Ha - thank you xx

[@chillie23]

Can I ask? Did KZbin videos really pay a lot? I keep trying to convince my wife to drive around japan. As you guys did the world but I want to expose Japan to the world

[@TREADtheglobe]

It took more than 2 years to earn our 1st dollar .... so it is a lot more work than we thought it would be ... but we love changing our careers in our 50's and becoming digital nomads has been great for us !!

[@chillie23]

Talking on the train is permitted but talking really loud and being obnoxious is basically frowned upon. Many westerners come here to try to expose that to claim and boost their name