WE DIDN'T FEEL WELCOME HERE - Van Life in the French Riviera

[@feraudyh]

I had to travel down there almost a year ago, and I must say I have never felt so scared driving as on the French Riviera. It's beautiful, but you feel that the cars behind you can push you over the cliff in a heartbeat.

[@carinesomers6529]

You hit the bullseye Snow with the accompanying music about money. The South of France does everything it can to make it as difficult as possible for van travellers. They want to "reserve" it for the elites, rich and famous. Such a shame. It used to be one of the most pleasant places to be when I was young in the 70ties and 80ties.

[@catherineromero1862]

The rich do not want to be around the not rich 🤑

[@lizzieb6027]

Very snobby pretentious people on the Riviera

[@joyblessings5620]

I love it there it maybe is just not suited for van life

[@sarah-phillips]

Have a blast in Italy! As anywhere in the world, be cautious in larger cities, especially Rome, when parking the van. We've camped outside of larger cities and then taken public transportation into the city center.

[@angelamurphy3331]

Well done Snow and Curt for showing us great scenery. 💚💚😺😺🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀💚

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

That sunset was absolutely stunning over Monico and the city's lights were gorgeous! ❤

[@SnowAndCurt]

We agree!

[@luizfloripa222]

Curt is looking again so cheerful and outspoken that gives me the reassurance that Snow is fine and fully recovered from her flu. Keep on doing this brilliant work, guys!!

[@leeS04]

Black olives are bitter. Snow looks so nice with her natural hair color and curls. I’m impressed by the big weight loss, as it’s hard to do.

[@stix2244]

You guys play the coolest music. It’s not blasting and it’s fitting for each location/adventure.

[@escricco]

You guys must come to Portugal, here you will find lots of camping sites and amazing friendly people. As far as tunnels, if you pass through the San Sebastian region in Spain / Basque Country area, you will definitely see much more tunnels. Last time I went driving there, on my way to France, I stopped counting at 80 tunnels in a 2 hours drive.

[@TonSsss76]

I couldn't agree more! Can't wait to see them in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@SparkyTuttle]

Portugal was by far, the one place I felt like I had lived there in another life. It is absolutely beautiful and I was treated by everyone I met, like I WAS a part of their families. It breaks my heart that I will never walk those streets, watch the largest surfing wave or be inside a palace that doesn't have any equals , nor will I breathe that air again. I hope, when I do leave this life, that I will have a chance once again to be where I once belonged. ❤

[@janbasterfield8200]

I don't like tunnels, so I'll keep well away .

[@Lisa-jz4bv]

I feel like you didn’t get to enjoy the country I would hate to just be able to drive thru it’s a tease

[@Joliefleur252]

What a wonderful country to visit Portugal is

[@coriscotupi]

I also saw a lot of very nice resting spots with restaurants, bathrooms, playgrounds, etc, in German roads. I travelled a few thousand km in European roads, twice, and generally avoided larger cities. When the time came to visit Rome I opted to leave the car safely parked in a smaller town and took the train.

[@LatmaTVulpanstudent]

Crossing borders with no paperwork? Priceless!

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

Yes but I missed out on getting a stamp in my passport for each country we entered. A bit of a let down. Yet each country does have its own laws on what needs to be in the vehicle and many require you buy a sticker to pay for road taxes.

[@kappa2ou3]

@@celestryalcelestryal6690No , you don’t need a road tax for the first 6 months.

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Monaco was awesome. Easy to get around without a vehicle. Very friendly.

[@doodlebug4022]

Your videos are so enlightening and exciting. I look forward to each and every one of them and cannot wait to SMASH the thumbs up! I always feel like I’m going on a National Geographic adventure with you guys. The lights in Monaco and the sunset pictures are stunning!

[@kallasusort2986]

Monaco has the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. The closest to that was in Carmel CA. I had to go back to watch it again. The colors so rich and soft I could drink that up forever! WOW

[@stephennicholson2833]

I agree with others. Park outside the bigger cities and take the train. For example, Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice etc. Even a place like Siena you could park one train station away and then take the train in.

[@gailresources3970]

Remember that Snow and Kurt have kitties they can’t leave. They take this in stride and have no expectation.

[@randyholloway920]

They can leave for the day.

[@emmettculleton7165]

This is a must for older people out of season the ACSI DISCOUNT CARD Always safe parking

[@mariecruz5509]

Thank you Curt and Snow for taking us to that enjoyable tour of Monaco. My favorite part was the Sunset! What a magnificent sight ❤ I will be awaiting your next adventure! Take good care folks!

[@emmettculleton7165]

Along the Cote d’Azur from Marseille to Mentone, always park campsites, never mind the cost

[@gammyjoy65]

This was beautiful

[@debbie8935]

Thanks!

[@SnowAndCurt]

This is AMAZING! Thank you so much for the support Debbie!

[@cherylyoung440]

Lovely thanks ❤

[@juanitakauffman6336]

I loved Monaco. Easy to get around when staying in a hotel. People were very nice to travelers. The private yachts in the marina were amazing.

[@zabamaz103]

As a Brazilian I remember our Airton Senna racing the streets of Monaco on Formula 1, we called him the king of Monaco since he beat every record in that tight street race track. Good times.

[@corndawg7228]

Music ,commentary ,video , you guy’s are killing it!

[@aussiegirl7145]

Australia is so welcoming and incredible you need at least 2 years to see all the amazing adventures. We are 2 yrs in and haven't even done the south yet.

[@davidlp6510]

I love France passionately. Every time I go visit my grandparents in Austria, I will take a long stopover in France. Seeing your videos there made me nostalgic. But today particularly that baguette sandwich pushed me over the top and I had to do the same. Very French like I had baguette, butter and just black coffee for lunch. Yeah, very soon I have to go pay a visit to France and enjoy their lifestyle. I loved all your South American videos but somehow your European are turning out to be even better.

[@MerrilyVan]

Spectacular pics of Monaco! That may be the best pics I’ve ever seen of the country and I finally understand its size. I enjoyed this video very much🎉❤

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you liked it!

[@joanfraser6500]

Great video and awesome shots of Monaco at night...and I absolutely love your music choices, fantastic editing guys. Safe travels. ❤

[@michelleclark9445]

Good morning Snow and Curt 🌞 So awesome to see the sunshine and what a beautiful sunset! Wow, I heard that the tolls were a bit expensive in France, but that's scary. Good thing you're saving some money on your free campsites. Especially if you planned on spending any time in the Monte Carlo casinos. Don't bet the house. See you in Italy. Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦

[@dawnbest7709]

That was a nice drive through. Beautiful place. Thank you for showing all these beautiful places. You both look well. Stay safe

[@dianapickering6891]

Gorgeous sunset over Monaco.

[@frenk-n2p]

Be safe on your travels

[@patvanderbosch8818]

I am sure it was hard to pass by these beautiful places. Safety is best anytime. Glad you were able to drive through those tiny streets. Snow are you a little claustrophobic? Thanks for taking us along.💕🤗🙏🦋🐈🐈‍⬛

[@marleiseturner4689]

This episode was Epic, Curt and Snow. Loved the drive through Monaco! Cheers to you both🥂❤❤

[@loriegreene9375]

The video of the sunset over Monaco was fabulous! Thanks guys.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝Awesome. I have such good memories of Monaco. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Safe travels. 🙏💝

[@Suzie-he9ni]

Looking forward to Switzerland! France was beautiful.

[@suefitz2498]

Isn’t the French Riviera something else. It’s wealth most of us just can’t comprehend 😮. Loved all the places you went and I know the pain of tolls everywhere. ❤❤

[@RodrigoLuques]

Get back to Brazil, we love to have you guys here 🙂

[@winterlinde5395]

No first it’s our turn! Love from Germany! 😊

[@jocrosley2478]

It’s a great day in the neighborhood when it’s moving day, Vana is on the dash, forward we go! Love the French Riviera and Mediterranean sunsets! Monaco was just divine! Got my map out and looked it up! Very interesting! Love love love! Love you guys! Blessings, Jojo💕💜

[@Valerygallery]

The sunset was absolutely beautiful. What fascinating information about Monaco. I never knew any of that. ❤

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vinieterramova]

Parabéns Curt, você dirigiu muito bem em Mônaco, como Max Verstappen.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@chuckylamb4398]

We rarely use the toll roads as it’s so much nicer passing through the towns and villages where you can stay on the aires. Never stay overnight on the motorway aires as unsafe.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Thank you so much for taking us along on this incredible adventure.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

@@SnowAndCurt I always enjoy your videos. Travel vlogs and homesteader channels make up the majority of the content I watch nowadaze. I know the world is in a chaotic state and the wholesomeness of happy with a flair of adventure allows me to be filled with joy. I feel being in a state of joy and happiness which invoke a state of Love is what the world needs now

[@janbasterfield8200]

Monaco looked magic at night with the lights, loved the gorgeous sunset those narrow roads are tricky you would need nerves of steel 😮💜

[@kathykenyon2079]

Wow that was really fun! Nice driving Curt! Can’t wait for Italian adventures!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Coming soon!

[@kymcrowart7876]

What a beautiful day. Omg ! To be parked right on top of Monaco, and that sunset was epic! Thank you guys so much for all you do and for sharing it with us.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Yes it was!

[@mariamcclanahan470]

That was fun for me just to watch! Hear the both of you see the banies🐈🐈 and to see. Thank you for giving us the history. I enjoy that. So glad you have a drone to catch those awesome sites too❤. Blessings to both and the🐈🐈

[@terenawallingford8196]

Always love every video!! What an amazing place! Been following for a long time. You are both so blessed to have each other. Request: Would love to see a special series on making this lifestyle happen. The nitty gritty of the startup, paperwork and how money works and what you do when you change countries, how you research and more!. A special 101 series. Me and my husband would LOVE to make this happen. Hugs from KY, USA. Keep the videos coming!

[@Lo51848]

Beautiful shots guys, I enjoy that unique perspective of the scenery from the van

[@ruthgibson6475]

Those narrow roads always make me white knuckle too! We have a a few tight squeezes on our travels. Great job navigating the van!

[@pacaluvr7963]

Thank you for a beautiful drive-through Monaco. I know I will never get there, so this was a great way to see it from my armchair. Looking forward to your Italian adventures.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@krisg3984]

You two are on One Big Epic Roll ! What a life ! You keep it going and do these Vlogs seamlessly, never showing the long hours of work you put into editing them. I love your music choices and the history lessons included. Geographical wonders, animals and birds. Sunsets OMG - ocean views ❤ We love you guys ! Edited : kitties on leashes, unique and getting exercise . Fun stuff ! Sunshine helps lots in the short days of winter, get your Vitamin D

[@kathyfawcett220]

Nice to see you both this morning, glad you’re safe 😊, totally enjoyed your tour,thank you again for sharing , I’ve got my husband watching your videos too and because we are only armchair travellers we do appreciate you both, your content is very interesting and again the research you do and inform us with is lovely, we really do learn a great deal from you 😊. Have fun , can’t wait to see what’s next 😊❤.

[@tinaprice6180]

Loved the views of Monaco at night! Y’all had the best views from a rest stop 😊 I love watching the cars on the street and the lights from the homes and businesses and then the water view! Just epic. I could have stayed there a few days watching the sunrises and sunsets, the water the people and cars. Just beautiful and I thank you both so much for sharing your travels with me and all of us that wait and pins and needles! Thank you 😊 😊

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

Told my neighbors about your channel. She was excited to be able to see France without the expense

[@Lynn16-rg8cf]

Monaco, beautiful but very clean & really expensive there. Nice for visiting the Cathedral Notre Dame, the garden & the palace.

[@dianecasady816]

Thank you for sharing. Interesting video, enjoyed hearing your commentary esp on parking and safety. Unfortunately the beautiful coasts are more expensive because everyone wants to visit. Take care, appreciate all your videos!

[@gtyler-2551]

You guys are very brave 👏 ❤️ 👍

[@SFNativeGal]

What a challenging drive. I was so thrilled to be a sightseer on this adventure. You are so right about the puzzling lifestyle of the rich and famous living in such a compact area. Maybe because they all have Drivers to get them to their yachts. Oh! And please stay safe!! You need to be able to sleep in peace. Now onto Italy! Thank you always.

[@paulcoveney5232]

They have residency because it is a tax haven. Very few actually spend a lot of time there.

[@cindycreateforlife]

Amazing as always, that sunset over Monaco was stunning! You are incredibly brave to drive those tiny, twisted streets, glad you enjoyed it Curt! I would be white knuckled too Snow! Happy travels, stay safe!💕🇨🇦

[@RM-ud5yv]

Wow you're sure not in Patagonia anymore! Nice move using that truck as a blocker while navigating Monaco like a running back. What wonderful views from that roadside park. Thanks for being brave enough to go thru those twisting streets.

[@boston2050]

Wow what a beautiful view Ty for taking us

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thanks for visiting

[@susanfoster4303]

Thanks again for your adventure I loved the sunset wow

[@danawhite6880]

Thanks for driving Monaco…. Never would have seen this otherwise😊

[@slowcarbgirl9627]

Loved the sunset!!! And cit lights!

[@markbucknell1]

New to your videos and really enjoy them! I believe that the tolls take into account your possible speeding? The more expensive they are, maybe you were above the speed limit? A lorry driver told me this when I was charged a fortune through the tolls in France one year! Al the best! 🇬🇧

[@anonomas6126]

My little boy and I absolutely love your videos thanks for taking us with you.

[@patmuller4461]

At driving school when I was stuck behind a truck I would look behind to see that there was no traffic coming in the left lane and then put my signal. The teacher said no, just put your blinker. Very polite when merging on freeways, you are supposed to facilitate others merging.

[@imagseer]

Enjoyed your video, especially the nighttime overlook of Monaco. Very much noticing the lack of the kind of freedom you experienced in South America though. But Europe is different and you just have to get used to it. Public transport is good here, not sketchy like Greyhound buses, and the trains and metro systems are really excellent. 🙂

[@ren2658]

Hi guys. Great videos as always. I live in England and travel extensively around Europe. It is increasingly becoming very expensive and very unsafe in any way. Pre pandemic, my area in london was one of the safest places you could live. Now, not a day goes by without a house being broken in or a car being stolen from the driveways. I will definitely rethink about my retirement living plan in a few years. Santa Catarina in Brazil is really calling me very loudly. Good weather, amazing beaches and mountains, excellent value for money and it doesn’t give me the unsecured feeling that I experience in Europe right now. Anyway, enough moaning. Good travels, be safe and super enjoy the best of it all in Italy.

[@CassieDavis613]

Have you seen the gun battles in Brazil on YT channel ASP? If you have, do you think the danger is exaggerated? I ask because I am also scouting a non-USA retirement zone.

[@krisg3984]

Gun battles ?

[@BRGPF1TEAM]

@@CassieDavis613 He said Santa Catarina, not Rio and/or São Paulo

[@HudsonMesquita.]

@@CassieDavis613 the thing with Brazil is, that is a huge country just like US, and the regions may vary a lot depending on which state or region you are in, some places you have almost nordic european safety ranking, others like Rio de Janeiro and some places in São Paulo city it is on the worsts rankings, it is a roller coaster, the southern region and the interior of the southeast part of the country is generally the safests places in Brazil, and most developed too

[@kristerhegsund5752]

That was a really good video of Monaco. Loved it!

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

You braved Monaco driving in the van, amazing. We had a rental car and it was so much fun however so confusing. Lovely trip with reminders of my recent trip. Thank you, I just relived a beautiful memory.

[@myrnaedmisten599]

Wow. Thanks for braving the roads of Monaco! Onwards and upwards!! ❤

[@alisonbrooks7186]

I agree with the height restrictions on the parking. I'm a disabled traveller, We've travelled down that way before and found I needed my mobility scooter to get out and about in but there are some campsites near the coast but you'd need to use either bikes or ubers to get into the main towns. We stayed in Biot a small walk to the beach, just outside Antibes and the train ran along the coast to Nice.

[@alisonbrooks7186]

Just to add...please consider getting the ferries over to corsica and Sardinia while you're in that area...campsites direct on the beaches

[@vilishabarber8519]

Thank you for sharing your life journey with us,so enjoyable glad your both staying safe ,ame in a van also has a you tube channel and has done France and Italy etc if you watch other you tubers would recommend for ideas on places to stay , Monaco is stunning thank you so much for sharing, your cats are beautiful love watching from AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@marysaif1589]

Hello Snow Hello Curt, happy you guys are back to your regular selves and feeling strong again from that sickness. Thank you guys so very very much for the beautiful tour around Monaco and peek of Italy. Both of you are such amazing people/friends/family, I love you guys. Please be very careful with your surroundings and wherever you park to stay over night, I just get afraid for bad things to happen to good sweet people like you guys. Guys stay safe - warm and healthy. Please kiss the kitties for me. Anxiously waiting for your new video. 🙏🥰♥️

[@paulabenson8675]

That Monaco sunset was gorgeous! And the rest area was beautiful! Looked almost like a very nice RV Park! I was impressed. And the view of Monaco from up there was stunning!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marysketch4772]

That's funny about the Riviera. I hitch hiked all over Europe in the early 70's and Israel, but it was only once, and in the Riviera, that I was robbed. I woke up in the passenger seat of a car with an older little man who was driving me, and noticed my purse was in a different location, but said bye as he let me out, then realized my money was gone. (Hitchhiking was pretty normal back in those days.)

[@seviregis7441]

Gosh, love you both so much. And it’s always a delight to see the kitties having a great time. For all its acclaim, Monaco is kind of soulless. Very congested, not very green, extremely regulated, and the playground for rich dudes with gold plated cars from Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the like. But as always, I’m glued to the screen when you make a move. I think you’ll enjoy Italy a lot, very friendly and great food. But lots of crime in many areas, you will have to be extremely careful. Never both be out of the van and always double lock everything. You know, you’re both wise and experienced travelers.

[@rudfil]

The crime isn’t as bad as in Florida so. . . ; )

[@SnowAndCurt]

Happy to share the journey with you 🚐😊

[@seviregis7441]

@@rudfilthe thing is, when you’re on your own home turf, you know who the bad guys are. When you’re away, you may not be able to discern them quickly enough.

[@cherylbrown7622]

I love that your cats get to go out and explore!

[@randyholloway920]

Monaco is easily walkable from the train station. I have best memories swimming in the Mediterranean from the piers . The aquarium and green areas are also great. Cafes also have great food that is affordable. Walk Monaco! It’s an amazing place to visit for a day or two.

[@terrythomas3755]

Another great post, guys. Took me back forty years when I was last in Monaco. It was possible you drove into Monaco along the same route Princess Grace (Grace Kelly) met her untimely end in 1982.

[@BeBlessedToday]

Beautiful, beautiful sunset. Thanks!

[@goofmeister1949]

I absolutely loved Monaco. Such an interesting country

[@SnowAndCurt]

Happy to share the journey with you 😊

[@evabyrum3327]

Safe travels!! Hopefully you guys get to see some castles!!!😍

[@SnowAndCurt]

Definitely!!

[@dragonfly9209]

Always so happy to see G and Vanna---such wonderful kitties. HUGE life-long lover of Felines here ♥

[@laurensargent9471]

Road signs in France are also wonderful. Tell you famous sites, historical figures that you can find at different exits from highways. Not ugly billboards.

[@oldkingcole6147]

Enjoyed the sites & tour with this one! Your cats are so awesome too!.... Safe Travels!

[@melissahoffman4687]

I got goosebumps seeing that glorious sunset!

[@lanceandshelleypeters-en465]

Woo Hoo! 3 countries in one video! Gotta love Europe. We may take our first trip across the pond this fall, from BC Canada.

[@SoniaKolesar]

Another excellent video and wow what a sunset absolutely stunning thank you and stay safe.

[@kaytoka717]

Awesome tour of Monica. Loved the sunset and seeing the kitties enjoying themselves outside. You two are awesome videographers and editors.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you so much!

[@sophiemarcaurele]

I would have loved to see you meet the lovely Ame in a Van, her parents also live in their conversion and they're often around in the south of France. Ame loves the French Riviera, she could have given you pointers on where/how to park for free, she knows the tricks and she's often alone! 🤔🤗❤️

[@Merbella]

Thanks for showing Monaco 🇲🇨 very cool 😎

[@lisacottrell5924]

So epic, thank you!! Going to all the places most of us would never be able to go!! Take care!!

[@Noselfies-zm7dd]

The height of your motorhome is adding to the cost of your tolls on the French motorways, anything over 3 metres in height is class 3 which adds considerably to the toll. This is why many European motorhomes are less than 3M in height keeping them in class 2.

[@SnowAndCurt]

We knew we were "class 3" but we thought it was a weight thing. Thanks for the info!

[@BethMartinez-r8b]

Head toward the Bay of Biscay from France to Spain and around to Portugal. Lots of great camping and very welcoming Van Culture. The tolls in France just keep adding up. But your right, the roads are great!

[@mimiks3784]

20:05 20:21 😍😎 Gorgeous!! Glad y’all are playing it safe, I’ve found while traveling, reviews are mostly accurate and I always pay attention to them.

[@ninaguzman670]

Just came across your KZbin channel . Really enjoyed it. It's like watching a traveling channel. Your videos are so well made.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel 😀

[@shuvanidev]

That view of Monaco was something :) Isn't it one of the most densely populated areas in Europe? I thought I read that somewhere anyway. Loving all the great scenery!