WHY Is This Irish Tourist Hot Spot RIPPING People Off

Join us as we continue our full-time vanlife adventure around Ireland in our self build campervan, this time exploring the breathtaking County Wicklow! In today’s video, we take our home on wheels to the heart of Wicklow and head to the stunning Glendalough - one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic locations. Surrounded by incredible scenery, ancient ruins, and peaceful lakes, it’s a vanlifer’s dream… but not without its surprises! Avoid Being Ripped Off At Ireland's Tourist Hot Spot
As we soak in the beauty of the area, we quickly discover that the prices for tourists are much higher than expected. From parking fees to over priced food, it seems like this gorgeous spot has become a bit of a tourist trap. In this video, we share our thoughts on the costs and give tips on how to explore this area without breaking the bank. #vanlife #livinginavan #urbanvanlife #vanlifeireland #motorhometravel
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[@MalcolmTaylor-i6p]

That drone footage is beautiful. Absolutely stunning . ❤❤❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, we love the footage on this one it was worth getting up at 5 am, Neil did good 😊

[@MrUrangatan]

Have to say, that drone footage was 10/10 absolutely stunning. I also love the transition from flying over the still mirrored lake surface to the camera panning down to its own reflection in the water as it elevated away from the water 👍

[@sarahobes2758]

That drone footage is blummin gorgeous! ❤️

[@UrbanVanlife]

Proud of Neil for this one, thank you 🙏

[@suepaulbrown9512]

Always get a warm fuzzy feeling when watching you ! 🥰

[@UrbanVanlife]

Love you guys ♥️♥️🤗🤗

[@Rob.1340]

Stunning drone footage. Beautiful place. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. 👍🚐🐾🐾😎

[@hullhikersandvanlife]

Wow, you got some amazing drone footage. Still as funny as ever, hopefully one day we will get our channel half as good as yours. Keep up the good work and we'll done. Thank you for the vlog.

[@Tonyc260688]

Favourite duo on KZbin. Down to earth, absolute legends.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, we do moan occasionally but we try not to 😂😂😂

[@brendannaughton1996]

​@@UrbanVanlifethat's the secret to a healthy relationship.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Just to be transparent Emma moans but I just keep quiet and plod on in life . But I never moan

[@tracypriest6724]

Omg you two make my day!!! I laugh at your antics and little innuendo’s 😂😂 Beautiful drone footage, looks stunning ♥️

[@campervancodgers124]

And thank you for sharing our video we love you ❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Don’t know what ya talking about 😂😂♥️🥰

[@clivemillington8452]

Keep pushing out the vids and NEW subscribers will follow .👍👍👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you for the lovely comment Clive, really appreciate it ♥️

[@BrendaSmyth-i9o]

Spectacular drone footage,loved this video guys as always,love ur Ireland trips n love that u love our beautiful country good luck good health n happiness n take care ❤❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much and Ireland has given us so many happy memories, we can’t wait to explore more of it ♥️♥️♥️

[@VansCampingLife]

That intro was fire guys. Wicked stuff

[@UrbanVanlife]

Wow thank you 🙏

[@chrisbroadley1928]

I say it regular but it’s so true, you guys really do crack me up. Since my dad passed in 2022 we’ve had me now 80yr old mam living with us who’s not very good on her pins and whose memory is going now too. To say it’s stressful at times would be an understatement but tuning into your videos on a night before going to sleep often brightens what sometimes has been a tough day so I’d like to say from me n the wife big THANKS. You don’t know when your putting these videos out who’s gunna be watching them or what they’re feeling and you two just being so funny and down to earth really does lift. Back to this video, your drone footage I agree is some of if not the best I’ve seen of yours so far, lovely scenery as is a great deal of southern island. Did you ever get to or will you be able to before you leave go to Waterford? That’s the place where the glass stuff comes from! Used to have a museum at the factory there, I don’t know if they still do but the area around there is lovely too. Take care look forward to the next one. And, once again, thanks guys. 👍🫶🏻

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

I've really enjoyed this Ireland trip. It's definitely now on the list of places to visit... and to top it all with the guest appearances of Mick Hucknall every now and then, it's made it really special !! 😉👍🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

Mick Hucknall 😂😂😂 we honestly can not recommend visiting Ireland enough, it’s not just the scenery that makes it so special it’s also the people ♥️♥️

[@womblingwebbs5188]

Amazing drone video guys, it looks stunning.

[@UrbanVanlife]

The place is amazing, and we didn’t even see all of it ♥️♥️

[@nglyo]

Holy Neil won the calf genetics. If Neil went into a gym, every guy would be swooning over him lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

Not just the guys 😂♥️😂

[@jamespir]

The drone footage was amazing . Great video made me laugh at parts

[@raymonddixon7603]

Loved your videos, great fun. Wicklow Town is not a major town in Wicklow that would be Bray. Come to Ireland again. From Ray Stoneybatter, Dublin.

[@livingamadatlife]

Drone footage is spectacular. Dog bath's in the sea funny a great place full of interest and the church was very interesting too. Not much for the beans in the toastie thing but that toffee shop was brilliant. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@kevc8759]

I like him 🤣🤣🤣 nice to see EMMA in a dress ❤

[@Meggy6571]

Hi, Emma and Neil We have just subscribed to your channel 😀. We have watched some of your back catalogue and enjoyed them. We are watching and loving your trip around Ireland 🇮🇪. The fresh twist you're putting on this compared to other channels is really refreshing 😊. Too many things to mention on the bits we've loved and laughed at, but pls keep the vlogs coming 🙏. Stay safe and enjoy 😉. Paul and Joanne 👍 😍 PS one comic special bit was watching you trying to get a mattress into a mini 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi ya to both of you! Thank you for joining us and coming on our adventures with us and even taking the time to have a look at some of the older vids!! Can I just say in our defence I thought we did well to get that mattress into the mini 😂😂😂 and also with so much grace 😂😂😂 I thought we looked like ballerinas … or at least the hippo ones from Disney is it??? Fantasia I think 🤔

[@Meggy6571]

@UrbanVanlife Thanks for a lovely reply 😊. Plenty of back catalogue to watch 😍 P and J ☺️

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

That dog park was so nice 👍 and really good that you didn't have to pay to use it 👍 ... loved seeing the puppas in the sea 😍👍 ... cracking drone footage 😉👍 ... urban moan about life 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 ... love to you all ❤️ see you guys soon 😘🤗❤👵🏾🐾🐾🐾🤠 xxxx

[@UrbanVanlife]

Oooohhhh can’t wait to see your beautiful faces ♥️♥️♥️ The dogs had the best time in that park! It was a very good idea whoever thought of it as they got to be off lead and roam around!!!

[@charliegould5865]

One of the problems is those food concession stands are probably paying a fortune to be there. I went to the Goodwood revival recently, it’s the same thing burgers, pizzas, fish and chips and drinks all at ridiculous prices. I’ve never been to Glendalough, even though my Irish girlfriend lived just down the road between Rathdrum and Avoca. We were always going to go, but sadly cancer took her away before we got round to it. But she told me it was an absolutely beautiful place.

[@UrbanVanlife]

(Emma here) Firstly we are so sorry for your loss, cancer has taken loved ones from my life and it’s a horrendous disease that has affected so so many. Secondly thank you for commenting and taking the time to share something so personal with us ♥️

[@terrybull1043]

Lovely dogs bud ❤

[@iainfisher6557]

I live in Wicklow town, really nice to see it on your channel. The council are building an Aire beside where you parked. Blessed to have County Wicklow on our doorstep!

[@UrbanVanlife]

That’s great to hear as an are would be great there ! We would happily spend time there again, and if there was an aire even better ♥️♥️

[@neillh]

Poor Emma Neil sounds like a whingeing Pom , thanks for sharing another great adventure

[@sasmicky71]

Getonit happydays. Loving the vibe

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you loving your comment vibe too ♥️

[@alexiaduffy2742]

The cakes look very yummy 😋. Thats one place i have never been Wicklow. Im going to have to try and persuade my hubby and organise a trip to Ireland

[@alexiaduffy2742]

Absolutely stunning drone footage once again. I'm not gonna lie it brought me to tears.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@UrbanVanlife]

Definitely visit this beautiful country, you will not be disappointed ♥️♥️

[@timstradling7764]

Great drone footage, what a beautiful location that is😊 However the bloke droning on about the price of everything……..😂

[@markbunyan1378]

Every tourist spot is a rip off, these places don't understand charge less , equals more revenue, if visitors keep paying these prices,then expect,no custom 😮

[@jj8526]

Good honest review. Fantastic footage...🚐👏👏☘

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Great video on channel on travels thanks lee

[@UrbanVanlife]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Lee 🤗

[@julianmcwey866]

I was there on Saturday!! Would have loved to have met ye !!

[@UrbanVanlife]

This video has gone out so much later than we hoped as we are weeks behind on our editing, so it was filmed around 5 weeks ago I think but what an amazing place we absolutely loved exploring this area, so a little bit jealous you where there last week!! ♥️

[@30DayReviews]

that drone footage! dang man!! you sure you didn't use a 3rd company for those shots? lol with parking being 15$ wonder what the church rental would be...

[@campervancodgers124]

Love love love your videos,, and Darren said, never mind having a meet up for a grump. He needs you to take him to the middle of nowhere and teach him how to get drone footage like that and stop him flying his like Hubble telescope 🤣🤣, Wow is all we can say and the music was epic too ❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Think Neil has replied to you on WhatsApp 😂😂😂 not PG enough for here ♥️♥️

[@campervancodgers124]

@@UrbanVanlife he has indeed 🤣🤣🤣

[@UrbanVanlife]

Rude

[@campervancodgers124]

@@UrbanVanlife 🤣

[@deirdreoriordan9042]

You missed out not climbing up to the viewpoint..its stunning

[@UrbanVanlife]

Told him this! But his poor little legs couldn’t take it in the heat!

[@dbcooper7326]

You haven’t even touched the best parts of Ireland. Wait until you see Kerry and Cork.

[@raykeogh1972]

Every time our ice cream van comes around I buy a Boat with two chocolate flakes bigger than the one you showed. The price for the ice cream boat in Liverpool is £250 with two flakes. It used to be with fruit cocktail as well not sure why he stopped doing that. Ray K UK YNWA.

[@tonydean1262]

Wow just wow Best vlog drone by far sad it had to end

[@UrbanVanlife]

Neil was definitely on form with this, getting up at 5 am was worth it ♥️

[@LizTellourVanMaggie]

Great channel love the content keep up the good work absolutely brilliant

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AndysmGray]

Being Scottish, those prices are making me feel rather unwell Neil😱 Lovin the look of those toasties Emma.👌

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was the same for us with the prices, that and Neil does love a good moan!

[@ashleymay5238]

love all the videos guys are ash it 71 now😜

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Neil should be making movies - he has a real talent for filmography.

[@UrbanVanlife]

What a lovely comment thank you ♥️♥️

[@daz.r1994]

Amazing. coffee eclairs are the best.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ooohhhh haven’t had one …. On the list now 🤗🤗

[@daz.r1994]

@@UrbanVanlife You will never eat the chocolate eclair again. After having the coffee eclair.

[@chrissycanvasart]

Cracking video 😊love your normality. Hope neil squeezed really tight hahaha 😂💕

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂😂😂 had to think about that for a second there 😂😂😂😂

[@chrissycanvasart]

@@UrbanVanlife thought so hahah 😆

[@dbcooper7326]

Wow!

[@UrbanVanlife]

♥️♥️🙏

[@bizzie1956]

It’s down to the fact that the place you are at charges them so much to have their stands there they have to charge the prices to make a living

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s a shame for them and having been in hospitality for years I get it to a degree, but we would have spent more if they where more reasonably priced as we absolutely loved the area, it was stunning, we also get that a place like that takes a lot of money for upkeep, and it was extremely well maintained, but as Neil said if you are taking a family there it soon adds up. As it was we spent around 35 euros on ice creams and coffee’s and Neil got some fries, plus the 15 euro to park in the day and then 10 euro to stay over night, so for a family it would be a lot more as Neil said.

[@peterq1978]

Beyond Burgers are pricey anyways, just get a normal vegan one. the Gregs Vegan Sausage Rolls are gorgeous.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was all there was on offer at the time … hence the homemade toasties 😂😂 but agree that beyond burgers are pricey, cheapest I have ever got them is from Costco!!

[@peterq1978]

ill hsve to check out Costco, have to see if theres one local,.

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Impressive

[@GeordieOnTour]

Hi mate hope your well, I just looked at the holy drink thing and you said it works out at 80p a drink. I just went to the checkout and it's 1.74 per serving

[@UrbanVanlife]

Your maths is broke buddy . £39.99 for a 50 serving box thing which works out at 79.9p per serving . How are you getting £1.74

[@GeordieOnTour]

@@UrbanVanlife well I'm broken lol, the starter pack of 14 sachets for 25 quid

[@wilburytwist6683]

Sadly is the high rent for the pitch that forces the traders to charge high prices. I spoke to a guy who had a burger van pitch at Creamfields once, He had paid £10,000 for a weekend pitch. 😱 So its built in to the prices.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah festivals are well known to hike prices on pitches there really should be some way of monitoring it for people

[@backontwowheels9469]

There is a probability that the traders actually have to pay a significant fee for the pitch and that is why they are allowed or need to charge more - just saying

[@UrbanVanlife]

We get that to a degree but we spent around 35 euro’s on ice cream and coffee’s and Neil got some fries, as we do like to try and support places we visit, also 15 euros to park in the day and then an extra 10 euro for the night time (which was great for the location) but that was a lot for just 2 people if you have a family it would soon add up as Neil said, we get that special places like this take a lot of money to upkeep but maybe the authority’s should try not to over charge the vendors so the people visiting would spend more helping out the vendors also

[@backontwowheels9469]

@@UrbanVanlife yes valid points, a bit like going to the motorway services 🤣

[@Pootz1000]

Unfortunately, traders charge a lot because they have to rent a space to put their business off the land owner which is usually extortionate. It's the land owner that's at fault

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s a shame for them as we would have probably spent 3 x what we did if it was cheaper, land owners are making a fair bit as we had paid out twice for parking also (day rate and night rate as we stayed overnight) but again we get that a special place like that takes a lot of maintenance, but maybe the landowners should help the vendors out more

[@seeker1432]

Got to say that i feel the same . The more they can get away with, The less they have to work in preperation and also save in cost and ingediance. We shouldnt have to acceot it and yes my Girlfriend thinks im Victor Meldrew for Moaning.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s happening everywhere at the moment prices are rising but wages aren’t matching accordingly it’s a shame!