CAR CAMPING GONE WRONG | My Van Life Nightmare In Wales UK

Рет қаралды 46,202

Күн бұрын

Everything that could of gone wrong, did... Join me on this stealth car camping trip to wales as I make my biggest Van Life fail yet. Just me and my micro car camper in the valleys! #vanlife #carcamping #wildcamping #stealthcamping #microcamper #vanconversion #camping
❤😃👊 Join the family and support the channel by becoming a Patreon member here:
/ brendanexplores
💲🙏👍 Make a one off donation to the channel here: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s...
For channel sponsorship, contact: brendanjamescontact@gmail.com
🚙⛺ MY CAR CAMPING GEAR LIST:
Ridgemonkey pan: amzn.to/3hINEun
Wind Defelctors (Ventilation): amzn.to/3tA2pW6
LED roof strip lights: amzn.to/3LHE349
Sleeping bag: amzn.to/3rAHbHN
Window insulation: amzn.to/3IIBsWp
Window insulation blackout material: amzn.to/349lwNQ
Camping stove: amzn.to/3Bbl6md
Camping gas: amzn.to/339zTBr
Condensation absorbtion pots: amzn.to/3BdnfOf
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM: amzn.to/3gxpRwW
Water container: amzn.to/3stmPPT
Water bottle: amzn.to/3gyMhOj
Walking boots: amzn.to/3LyvAkD
Memory foam folding mattress: amzn.to/3pJy4mB
📸🤳 MY FILMING GEAR LIST:
DJI Mini 2 Drone: amzn.to/3uxobfc
GoPro Hero 8 Black: amzn.to/3GE6FYX
GoPro 8 cheap spare batteries: amzn.to/3gBN4Os
Nextbase Dash Cam: amzn.to/3m7D0j2
Nextbase Cabin View Camera Addon: amzn.to/3ah6xEi
Camera Bag: amzn.to/3soky9L
Canon 250D DLSR: amzn.to/3GIfroS
Sigma 17-50 F2.8 Canon Lens: amzn.to/3rEPzWw
Tokina 11-16 F2.8 Canon Lens: amzn.to/34I38LZ
Canon 50mm F1.8 Lens: amzn.to/3srJ5tq
Rode Videomic Pro: amzn.to/3LjJS8p
LED panel Lights: amzn.to/3uzS2ne
Editing Laptop: amzn.to/34uDgU7
✍ Connect with me on social media:
Facebook: / brendanexplores
Instagram: / brendanxplores

Пікірлер: 353

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

MY FIRST FAIL... I hope it's the last😂but probably not...😆. Thanks for joining me on this Welsh coast adventure👍if you would like to join my Patreon family and get early access to new videos then here is where you can support me: www.patreon.com/brendanexplores 🙂🙏

@robertrobert9800 Жыл бұрын

Think long about puttthe family on your channel for a few reasons. It might put a strain on your relationship. Your also would have to simp alot. You would loose subs who watch you because your not a simp

@gillhall2777 Жыл бұрын

Is quite a few places you could camp in your car overnight one of them is in Llangollen go over the bridge to the top of the road there's a road on your rights 50 yards after you turn follow that road damn there's another Road off to your right again which takes you right to the top where the Repeater masks are the big aerials they can be seen from the Bridge slightly to the left I paraglide up there nobody is going to bother you and I will have quite a few all the places on the top of that hill you can see all of Llangollen looking across the main road opposite you can see the old abbey and I can think of at least another 10 places on the way to Snowdon the lakes are on your left just before you get to the hill that takes you up to Snowdon Park the bottom nobody's going to bother you you want any more suggestions and plenty more

@jodie-mariepegg8270 Жыл бұрын

My heart warmed when you spoke about your son and wife at the beach, I hope you Achieve your dreams, keep up the good content! I'll be praying for you 🤗

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jodie-Marie 👍 really appreciate that, hopefully one day 🙂

@leewarren3360 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thankyou mate 👍👍. We’re all just residents on this earth. No one owns any piece of this planet . So camp where you like . Keep the good videos coming 👍

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and that's exactly my ethos 👍 live free and happy 🙂

@HarryDuBois616 Жыл бұрын

Except in reality people do own land and you can't just camp anywhere you like

@aviationwales3021 Жыл бұрын

Sadly there’s such thing as laws and you can’t just camp on someone’s land.

@TheSouthWestAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing videos Brendan. Your editing is spot on. I know how hard it can be along with the time it consumes. I’ll watch your videos any day over tv. Keep it up, you’re going places.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙂 appreciate your support mate. It takes up much more time than people think but I'm hoping it all pays off one day 👍

@1999nathanule Жыл бұрын

I really wish you good luck with becoming full-time on KZfaq, good luck your videos are really good

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather 🙂 really appreciate that 👍 hopefully one day!

@iammarceljansen 2 жыл бұрын

Bedankt

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Wow..., Thank you ever so much! 🙏 Your donation is greatly appreciated 🙂. Thanks for your support!

@sarahbarrett1690 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan. I'm just outside Shrewsbury and have a converted van. (Hasn't been decorated yet but fully functional.) I'd like to offer you the chance to use it for some adventures. Maybe you could try a drive and if happy you could take your wife and son on a trip somewhere?

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Omg... Just wow! Seriously? Thank you so much for your kind generosity. We will have to arrange something and meet up to chat 👍. Message me over on Instagram 🙂

@sarahbarrett1690 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores yes seriously ! Will message you now

@ChadFeelgood 2 жыл бұрын

The vid was far from a fail, the twists and turns just made it more entertaining. The beach looked like a beautiful quiet spot, and your drone shots were awesome. And to top it all off, we got some raw, from the heart stuff. Great job my friend, this one had it all.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy! There were certainly some highlights for sure 🙂. Got to head back at some point! Yeh, the drone topped this one off I think, beautiful landscape! Although it was a little sad at the beach, it was a relief to speak from the heart. Glad you liked it mate 🙂

@blackporscheroadster6415 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow.....this video had me in stitches. You literally traced my steps when I went to Wales last week. I stopped at that car park at the start of the video. I have a photo to prove it. I have been past it 100s of times but for the first time ever, I decided to stop and have a drink of tea from my flask. Then that car park in Harlech was the exact spot where I parked. Just to the right of that car in the shade. I didn't walk to the beach, though (been before). Instead I climbed over that gate near the no overnight camping sign and walked on the golf course (took a photo). The laughable thing is I ALSO had a food dilemma. I ended up going in the Premier off license and talking to a woman in there and asked about a fish and chip shop. She said there was one in Harlech and it was open (Saturday night about 7.30pm). I didn't bother and got a beef salad roll from that Premier for £2.50 and ate it at that car park where you were. Hilarious. Couldn't you have gone and bought a cheap frying pan (Tesco at Porthmadog?) or asked that woman in the Premier to lend you one? Before I got that Beef salad roll, I even went through Barmouth to check out that chippy you went to. Been before and it is a bit of a tourist trap rip off. but when you need food you pay through the nose. I never bothered as they were queuing outside the door. It's like watching myself in the video. Unbelievable coincidences.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ahhh wow, seems like Harlech has given is similar experiences 🤣. I always need some hot food when out on a camp so I was glad to find that chippy to be fair 👍. Glad your enjoying the videos 🙂

@sharonc6505 2 жыл бұрын

AWW Brendan ☺this is great and love to see your Son & family 💕🌼 i'm one your first Subscribers and have enjoyed your Videos and want to Continue ! 😀 Hi to Everyone 🙋🏼‍♀️

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sharon! I've always appreciated your support 😁👍. Thanks for sticking with me through my KZfaq journey! Who knows what the future brings 🙂

@ruksyo7904 3 ай бұрын

So great to hear this Brendan, if you don’t ask you don’t get, I’ll find a way to help your channel even if it’s in a small though I’m a year late, I’m still loving your channel. Well done on now being in a van now, you’re on your way already! 👍🏾👍🏾

@amc3 2 жыл бұрын

Traditionally across the UK, shops like fish mongers and butchers usually close on a Monday, sadly these types of businesses are slowly closing down. Big supermarkets are killing off small local food producers and suppliers, ace video as always. Love your enthusiasm. I would have stayed the night, you were in your car, technically, not camping. These signs are designed to ward off anti social idiots and the odd bampot (Scottish word for idiot) your a socially responsible English man. not a yob :)

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh it's a shame these local places are closing as I would love to shop local and I think your right I'm gunna have to brave it next time 🙂👍 thanks for the support buddy

@domself9611 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video Brendan, I hope you achieve your dreams in the not to distant future! Keep up the good work 👍

@janetleikam6466 Жыл бұрын

Gosh I'm sorry you had such a rotten day, sheesh!! But I still enjoyed all the fantastic views. Thanks for pushing on.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet, appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙂👍

@aviationwales3021 Жыл бұрын

The issue is mate with parking overnight in many places is others have ruined it for others. Leaving rubbish and mess, damaging grass verges blocking seafront car parks with camper vans ( peak season that was a massive issue where I live ). It’s sad but this is what’s spoilt it for everyone else.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That's a fair point mate yes there are people out there who are sadly spoiling it. I do feel the vast majority of vanlifers are respectful and in some cases clean up after others as well. You tend to find, it's mostlt boy racers on a Saturday night throwing their kfc rubbish out the window

@matthewjoy4244 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry, but thanks for the laughs 😂😂😂😂 I knew you'd lost the plot when you went round the village trying to pick up a scent.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it 👍. I still to this day wonder what the hell that smell was because nothing was open lol

@nikiferrari2091 Жыл бұрын

Great video bud, 100% agree that times are hard at the moment but keep the faith and reach your goal. All the best 👍

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate 🙂 appreciate that 👍 gotta keep pushing 😊

@ruthbaum2003 Ай бұрын

Loved the beach part of the video - I wish I could smell the sea air - just by watching I almost can!

@kimcrichton1563 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you. I felt awful for you. So frustrating. You won’t do it again I’m sure. Looking forward to seeing your family join you on your adventures one day. Beautiful location on this vlog xx

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim 👍 yes, I definitely won't forget it ever again 🤣. Me too, hopefully not too far away 🙂 thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍

@AndyMorfett Жыл бұрын

I reckon you pulled in at the tip of Llyn Celyn. Beautiful area up there! Things happen sometimes and all we can do is carry on.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the info and yes your right, hasn't and won't stop me 🙂👍

@dolceitalia5846 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here! Watched only 2 of your videos so far & love them. Really hope you achieve your long term goals; being able to take your children on adventures and build memories that will last a lifetime is amazing! For now, I am happy to join you on your journey in getting there :)

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant! Thanks for joining the family and I'm glad your enjoying the videos 🙂. Hopefully it won't be too long until I can get a van for the family but here's to hoping for the future 😁

@sheiladrury3144 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video just found your channel we have a touring caravan and stayed on the site just down the round fabulous beach the site was great but very expensive anyway I have subscribed so will binge watch you 😊

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sheila 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos and I'll be returning to Harlech this year for a revisit 👍

@TheMercian01 Жыл бұрын

You seem to keep visiting places i havent been in ages like Harlech, Lake Vyrnwy. When you couldnt find food in Harlech i was literally screaming at tablet "go to Barmouth, grab a cheap pan or chips". Glad it worked out in the end

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Glad I could bring some nostalgia to you mate 🙂 and yeh I couldn't resist some fish and chips from Barmouth 😁👍

@Dropintheocean84 2 жыл бұрын

Early for once, usually don’t get chance to watch till later! Can tell by the first 5 mins that this will be probably your best video yet….albeit at your expense I fear lol!! Take care and thanks for the content you make for us all 10k here you come! 🙂

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Hannah 😁 and yes this trip didn't exactly go to plan 😂. Hopefully I'm not as stupid on my future camps lol. Glad your enjoying the videos and fingers crossed I hit 10k this year 👍

@kdean9537 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan, your video is definitely not a fail! Shame you forgot your ridgemonkey, I felt so bad for you! Glad you managed to get something to eat. Loved your talk at the beach...I've been subscribed from the beginning and have loved following your journey, you're doing a wonderful job and one of the things I've loved is your honesty, you're a great young man! The drone footage scenery was beautiful! Hopefully your family can be with you on epic camping adventures in the near future! Are you planning on doing any music videos? Thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourself, especially with the heat wave the UK is experiencing, stay safe! Please give Mika a cuddle for me. Lots of love Kathy x 💖

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Kathy! 👍 Always enjoyed reading your comments and I really appreciate your continued support 🙂. The scenery there was amazing and I can't wait to go back one day. No music videos planned as of yet but maybe in the future. Hopefully family trips aren't too far away. Have a great week 👍

@GIZZIT12 2 жыл бұрын

Unreal vid mate as usual. The clip on the beach felt like you was having a chat directly with us as subscribers. As a 21 year old I can promise you I never thought I would enjoy these videos as much as I do! Hence why I will be getting amongst the patreon account! Every week I find myself waiting for the upload so would make sense to subscribe to it mate. Keep doing what your doing snd the money element will follow shortly after. I’ve said from day one this channel deserves far more subscribers due to the production level alone. 10/10 as always mate! If your ever in Telford and fancy a chat let me know :)

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment 🙂. Yeh, I just felt the urge to be totally open and honest on that beach and thankfully it came across the right way 👍. Really appreciate you deciding to join my Patreon! It's a other step to help me on my way 😁. I'll keep on going till I achieve my goal, thanks again for all your support 🙏

@denisomahoney5464 Жыл бұрын

Top bloke Brendan ..love the comedy with your vids mate keep up the good work….👍🏼👍🏼oh and the food you cook is double nice 😁

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Denis 🙂 glad you like them mate and I do love cooking the meals to be fair 😋👍 thanks for leaving a comment mate!

@denisomahoney5464 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores you’re welcome mate you are better at doing what you do than you think and that is what comes through to your followers Bren…keep up the good work mate…👍🏼👍🏼

@Waynes_Travels 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that must've been very frustrating at times for you but you can't win them all. Still great scenery, relaxing surroundings and I feel like the way you are putting your videos together is improving aswell. Keep doing what you're doing, you will get to where you want to be in sure 😊

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Wayne 👍 yeh it was a little bit frustrating 🤣 funny to edit though! Lol. Hopefully I can continue to improve and do it full time one day 😁

@mikedavies8912 Жыл бұрын

Just signed up with you. Looking forward to more videos Good luck mate

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Mike 🙂 really appreciate that mate 👍 glad your enjoying the videos!

@WilderhopeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Being in a car camper I definitely push the "No Overnight Parking" signs, especially out of season or not on a weekend...being stealthy means it's easier to get away with. I don't encourage it on my channel, but I generally don't stress about it

@Edward2092009 Жыл бұрын

I have a dream, and one day I'll wake up.. Great video as usual..

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, appreciate that 🙂👍

@chilledbutterfly 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Don't be put off with the no camping signs, there's still plenty of good places to stay that tend to be on the outskirts of your intended destination and I'm sure your channel will continue to grow and you'll realise your ambitions 🙂

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Appreciate your support and yeh I think I'll have to do a little digging on if I can get away with it or not 😁👍

@lizmchale1372 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. I think instead of looking for food, I would've found the nearest supermarket and bought a cheap frying pan if at all possible. VThe premier might have had one.🤔

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much and I thought of that the next day but then realised that a cheap pan isn't so "cheap" these days unfortunately but the Premiere may well of had a really cheap on. Wish I had looked now 🤣. Thanks for leaving a comment Liz 😁

@lizmchale1372 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores I have my small monkey (smallest) but I also keep a spare larger pan and a saucepan in the car as well. Might be worth just finding an old one from home that's not really used and stash it in car somewhere. 👍

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

@@lizmchale1372 I think that's a brilliant idea! Back up pan in the wheel well 👍

@christinewood8331 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts too

@midknight44 Жыл бұрын

Certainly not a fail buddy. Also your honesty is refreshing and makes you far more relatable. Keep up the good work.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Damian, appreciate that mate 🙂👍

@lotusrenault5909 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, hope you get a van sorted soon

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and fingers crossed 🤞

@davidh6827 2 жыл бұрын

You managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat! Well played. Enjoyed the Peter Kay reference as well. Great job. 👍

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 love a bit of Peter Kay 👍 and thanks mate, glad you liked the video! Got to the chippy just in time 😉. Thanks for your support!

@jasondate3690 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brendan. My wife and I went to Harlech in our campervan back in 2015 and we had the same issues as you. Not only was everywhere shut but it was cash only and didn't take card lol. Also it was completely devoid of people and it was a Saturday evening. We stayed one night and left the next day for Pembrokeshire which was far nicer anyway. Really enjoying your videos/channel and keep up the good work👍

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍 appreciate that. I was so surprised that everywhere was closed... It was litterally a ghost town 😂. Lovely place to go for a quiet holiday but I got the feeling it was a "local" place for "local" people lol. Beautiful place to live/stay though 👍

@SuperDonald64 Жыл бұрын

Lovelly town Shrewsbury lived there years now in australia .Omg only time ive ever seen it not raining in Harlech ,Beautiful castle

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Yeh I do love Shrewsbury and I was blessed with the sun on this trip just a shame I wasn't blessed with anything else lol

@kaybirch408 Жыл бұрын

Mermaids chippy! My favourite 😋 I’ve travelled from near Wolves for those chips, many a times. I’m hoping to travel in my grand scenic at some point, probably next year now. So have been watching for tips. I’ve got that park4night app to hopefully help with the issue of no parking signs etc. As I’m not sure my anxiety or my anxious yappy dog would cope with anyone knocking on the car at 1am! 😣😵

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

It was a lovely chippy! Definitely returning 🙂 and I just admit, my nerves were a bit shot after the knock... Thanks for watching and leaving a comment though 👍

@MrTerryb1956 Жыл бұрын

I have always fancied doing this , but am 65 and drive a 208GTI so its a no no . Great channel brilliant drone footage

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂. I hope you get chance to get out and about but until then, I hope I can make you smile 👍

@MrTerryb1956 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores you have me in stiches mate brilliant productions

@HarveyEThornes 2 жыл бұрын

It’s fantastic to watch your adventures. the cinematography is awesome. Now I want some fish and chips.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Harvey! 👍 Mate, you gotta fly over just to have a proper fish and chips 😉😁

@HarveyEThornes 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores next summer mate

@terrordac-dyl Жыл бұрын

Love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate 🙂

@Cleggaz Жыл бұрын

Great content mate.. you'll defo get there with your goals.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kiren, appreciate that mate 🙂👍

@Emily-yv1is 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage and drone shots.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate that 🙂👍

@elsestelema6273 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel, what a gorgeous beach! And love you cooking makes me 😋

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and this beach was amazing! Hope you enjoy my future adventures 🙂👍

@Abeyptfc 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Brendan despite the ridge monkey fail! I thought I was watching an episode of Home and Away with all the beach shots and corny pop music! Keep up the good work bro.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

😂 cheers buddy! 👍 Gotta love a bit of cheese on the beach 😉. I tell you something, I'll never forget the ridgemonkey again lol

@booboobambos7911 Жыл бұрын

Great channel Brendan wish you all the best on this channel hope you make keep up the good Vids Love the way your clear honest on your goals

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos 👍 appreciate your support!

@booboobambos7911 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores i bet it would be even better when you bring someone with you as you said your son maybe into this or the hole family I hope you get the amount you need on patriot so you can hopefully buy that van I forgot to mention really love your cooking at least some viewers can learn some skills 😋

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

@@booboobambos7911 yeh I hope so too mate, fingers crossed for the future 🙂 I'm no chef but I do scramble up a good meal 😋👍

@boblaw6534 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Brendan, I like your work.😀

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍 appreciate that 🙂

@johnorrells3797 2 жыл бұрын

Llyn Celyn. Built to control the headwaters of the River Dee in times of heavy rain.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍 thanks for the location, it's beautiful 🙂

@DebsGQueenBee Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful beach! Just discovered your channel, really great👍 I've got a grand scenic too! I do feel a bit sorry for your wife getting left behind all the time looking after your son on her own. Roll on family trips soon hopefully! Stick with it. Glad you managed to get something to eat eventually too. ☺️

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie, welcome to the family and yeh I can't wait for the family trips. I get away once every couple weeks to make a couple videos on a trip so we get to spend 90% of our time together as a family but it would be good to bring them along. Hopefully one someday soon 🙂

@steveh9229 Жыл бұрын

Watched a couple of your vlogs & really enjoyed them, I have subscribed & wish you all the best & hopefully won’t be long until your family can join the adventures buddy 👍🏻

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant, welcome to the family 🙂 I hope it's not too long until I can buy a van to bring them along as well 👍. Thanks for your support!

@MariaWelsh-lu6fg 5 ай бұрын

You do know your music. I would watch your videos just for the music alone. Good job🩷🙏🏼

@heatherpalmer Жыл бұрын

Wow o my days that beach is awesome 😎 xx

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

I know right? Probably one of the best beaches I've seen to be fair 🙂👍

@susankennerley5964 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving these videos, had a camper with the ex, I really miss the van life but I was planning on doing some car camping next year when the weather warms up and then I came across your videos, fabulous guys 👌👍😉

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Susan 🙂 I can't wait to get a van and hopefully the day isn't too far away 👍

@urbanfox53 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan, really enjoy your channel as new subscribers. We have done a lot of touring and over night camping in our campervan up and down the country and very rarely pay for park ups because we use a pub car park, most landlords will let you stay in carpark over night for the price of a pub meal and few beers.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy 👍 glad your enjoying the free vanlife 🙂. Yeh I might have to try a few pub park ups. Welcome to the family

@holly3891 2 жыл бұрын

Sundays in Canada are usually our closed days, but some businesses close on Mondays too. That's why I usually check store hours before I head off.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh it was me being lazy to be fair, I should of checked 👍

@storyinthewild8034 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video as usual ! Hello from Switzerland

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, great to see your comment 🙂👍

@JohnRochford 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing you do these trips with your family in the (hopefully) not to distant future!

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I hope it's not too far away as well 🤞 I appreciate your support 🙂👍

@JohnRochford 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores glad you found a chippy

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRochford believe me, me too! 😋😂

@naddy37 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Been thinking of trying car camping in my trusty Ford Fiesta, but after watching this vlog 🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂 and just go for it! You can't be as stupid as me 😂😂😂. Have fun and enjoy car camping 👍

@MB-es5vj 2 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, I feel your disappointment!, very good vid though, if that's any consolation!

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy, appreciate that 👍 yeh looking back editing through the footage it was a great trip but it could of been amazing 🤣. Thanks for leaving a comment!

@aaronjames0587 Жыл бұрын

lost count how many times I've packed up everything I need to go have coffee in the woods. get there set up boil water only to find out I've left the coffee at home!!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 that's a painful story buddy. You need an emergency coffee pouch on you at all times 👍😁

@aaronjames0587 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores I've finally learned my lesson and always keep some in a zip lock bag in my water boiling cup ready to go. so far so good lol

@johnleight9010 Жыл бұрын

Resevoir looks like Capel Celyn on the A4212

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the info mate 🙂👍

@johnleight9010 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores no problem have a look at the stories of how and why it was built on you tube if your ever down that way again theres a memorial building and grave yard just before the big bend on the left heading towards harlech

@patty-im5id Жыл бұрын

Found your Chanel last night !! What a delight , your day was a nightmare but at least you got to eat in the end . Peter Kay bit was funny 😂 keep goin I wish you all the best subbed 👍💪🏼 get out of dodge 😂😂

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, welcome to the family 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos and I love a bit of Peter Kay 😂. Plenty more adventures on the way!

@draath96 2 жыл бұрын

Visit Walcott beach, Norfolk♡ We have lots of campers and shops, fishnchips...etc Other beaches in the area have more. We are a friendly lot and very quite (not during summer holidays)

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the recommendation 🙂 would love to visit one day 👍 it looks lovely 😁

@MariaWelsh-lu6fg 5 ай бұрын

My God, the UK is absolutely mesmerizing. The land is absolutely gorgeous. 😮

@broadkamikaze 2 жыл бұрын

Could really feel the emotion in this video at times... never give up on your dreams 👍 Fair play keeping the video real and honest. 10k subs soon.. Don't mention parking to me !! I always get the idiots right next to me over the lines etc 🙄

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate! Gunna keep chasing 🙂 I can keep hoping 👍

@osakasewers Жыл бұрын

Great video

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you James 🙂👍

@Leon011 Жыл бұрын

Belting video mate, hate the camping laws in this country, and the lake you stopped at was afon tryweryn

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy and tell me about it... Hope it doesn't get any worse. Thanks for the location 🙂

@Restileestraps Жыл бұрын

Arddol is the shop in Llangynog. Though I’ve never seen it sunny there! Used to open in the summer time but that was years ago! Looks like you had a lot of fun even if things didn’t quite go to plan!

@madmikeproductionsuk Жыл бұрын

That’s north wales for you lol I used to live there for years after moving from Cardiff. In winter there’s nothing open. Porthmadog is your best bet all year. I lived in criccieth on marine terrace it’s a lovely place but dead in the winter. Let’s just say I moved back to Cardiff as soon as I could 😂 Hope your trips get better for you in future buddy. Take care and thank you for bringing us along 😊

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 👍 yeh I was so surprised that litterally nothing but the local corner shop was open... 😂 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment mate 👍

@ajcspook 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brendan. Was there not a hardware shop to buy a cheap frying pan to get you out of trouble? Ridgemonkeys are the dogs doo dahs tho. Can't do without mine. 👍

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy and unfortunately not because it was like a ghost town but I'll tell you something, I'll never forget that ridgemonkey ever again 🤣🤣

@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын

You are now driving down the cwm towards the village of Trawsfynydd and on to an aerial view of Barmouth bridge and the Mawddach estuary.

@clarkspiemuncher24 Жыл бұрын

great videos by the way

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙂

@willstonvelo8100 2 жыл бұрын

Smashing vids, it's getting very difficult to find reasonable parking , just back from Cornwall same their easy money for greedy councils, mind you as a cyclist stealth wild camper still get to all the cracking spots and no parking fees just park in a normal village and pedal to the lush spots. All best Will 🍻✌

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and yeh it's a stealth tax in some places unfortunately. I hope it doesn't get much worse to be fair. Nice idea that, bike camping 👍. I bet your able to get to some really nice spots 🙂

@welshman64 2 жыл бұрын

No overnight camping ,not car camping . Stealth stealth. It does not say you can’t say in your car all night.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙⛺️

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

That's very true but what scared me off was the main parking sign threatening fixed penalty notices etc... I might just have to be more brave next time and risk it for a biscuit 😜🍪

@MuddyDuck... Жыл бұрын

I love the stunning landscape and friendly people in Wales, BUT the opening hours and restrictions are an absolute chuffin nightmare. It’s like going back (30 years) in time in some parts. That may sound quaint, but more often it’s not. Sorry you hit the same problems on this trip...

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Yeh I feel the exact same way mate 👍 beautiful landscape and friendly people. Couldn't believe how dead quiet it was in Harlech...

@waynehammerton5698 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Brendan

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, wasn't all bad in this trip 🙂👍

@waynehammerton5698 Жыл бұрын

I was hoping not Brendan

@zafiracamper 2 жыл бұрын

Top vid my man 🙏 The thing i find with those types of no camping signs is that they are aimed at specifically at vans and motorhomes etc - they don’t apply to car camping 🙏

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy and I think you might be right 👍 I'll have to risk it for a biscuit next time I think 😉 take advantage of having a car 😁

@zafiracamper 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores defo dude - certainly down the south east coast, the signs are definitely only intended for the bigger vehicles, not for we stealth car campers 🙏🥳

@kmtb2011 Жыл бұрын

mate that car park at harlech beach,before it was free and no signs prohibiting over night stay, however 2 weeks ago i went, i went car camping at harlech beach carpark, i counted 12 other vechiles doing the same, no one bat an eye even the parking warden came in the morning around 7am to collect the money from the machine but didnt approach anyone. am just saying I and 12 other people camped in cars and no one said anything, i even made breakfast in that car park! (obviously left no trace) oh bonus that toilet was open all night. there used to be a kebab/pizza shop in harlech but it closed down, my mates family owns that indian resturant sorry it had to be closed!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Oh really? I may have to return at some point then and risk it 😁. Was a lovely spot so would be nice to stay there 👍 thanks for the info mate

@themc2806 Жыл бұрын

Porthmadog is literally 10mins away from Harlech😂

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Yes I know that now lol 😂

@mariagautier5956 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber love your adventures great videos!! why cant you take your wife and son with you? you could take them on a day trip or picnic. Take a beach umbrella or some shade with a blanket & cooler with necessary food & drinks. Your son would love it!!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and there will be something coming up in the near future 😁 can't wait! 👍 Appreciate you leaving a comment!

@gaylenewood7707 Жыл бұрын

You oughta do a fish and chips reviews you know go around and check out certain food places around there to give your viewers something to check out when they go over there and visit so they know what is good to eat at..

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Now that's a good idea! I think I'll be doing more of that now winter is here 🙂👍

@garywagstaff8104 4 ай бұрын

I know this is in the past wouldn't it have been easier to buy a frying pan 😂 probably cheaper but watched all your videos new subscriber there great 👍

@BrendanExplores 4 ай бұрын

Your absolutely right, it certainly would of been easier lol. I was so in love with that ridgemonkey pan at the time haha. Welcome to the family mate, glad your enjoying the videos 🙂👍

@NikkiEvernight Жыл бұрын

So annoying! The few idiots spoledbit for the many. I dont drive, but I do wild camp / stealth camp. Have you thought about bivying? It would be great on that beach. Then the car could sit legally parked but not occupied all night.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey 🙂 yeh I have wild camped in a tent before but there's just something really comfortable about having everyone contained in one area without having to pack a rucksack again and again. I love the car too much 😂

@martroger5063 Жыл бұрын

Hope you get your dream. Love the vids

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, I really appreciate that 🙂

@martroger5063 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores 👌 I think you’re an inspiration to young people by showing them the beautiful places in Great Britain. PS you do make me laugh in many of the videos a good sense of humour always helps.

@Dee-B82 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid, shame about forgetting the ridge monkey but it all added to the experience, the drone shots were beautiful x

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dee 😁 and yeh I guess on the end it gave a few interesting twists and turns lol. The drone is a brilliant piece of kit when at places like this 😁

@Dee-B82 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores I must admit it's been great watching your chanel expand xx

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dee-B82 and it's been great to have your support along the way as well 🙂👍

@Dee-B82 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores 🤗

@violetmoonofthenorth Жыл бұрын

It’s like they knew you were coming and shut up shop .. literally. Still great video 🏞

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

I know right?? 😂😂 Thanks buddy 🙂👍

@sallyhumphreys2714 2 ай бұрын

Traditional for Butchers to close Sunday & Monday plus many have a half day on a Wednesday.

@ACIDvICTIM Жыл бұрын

Black sack over the sign -Problem solved... Or your excuse to stay the night and leave the next day

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Might just have to bring a few extra bin bags with me next time 😉👍

@paulnicoll-lr1gm 9 ай бұрын

got to love Barmouth , when your next in this area give me a shout ;)

@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын

He is sat at the far end of the Tannant Valley, Powys at the start of the vid.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy 🙂

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 жыл бұрын

You lucky man. Shrewsbury is one of my favourite towns in the UK on a par with York. You can legally sleep in your car in a layby (although the one by the dam looks like it belongs to Welsh Water) and if there is a sign saying you can't it has to list the bylaw that says you can't, otherwise they are just trying it on. Google Maps will show you where you are. Should have gone to a supermarket or hardware store and bought a cheap frying pan, probably about the same price as fish and chips. There's a Tesco Superstore at Portmadoc, just up the road from Harlech. Converseley always leave the RM in the van.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh Shrewsbury is a brilliant town 🙂👍 I'll have to make my way to York at some point. Yeh I think these signs should largely be ignored until you get asked to move on... Hopefully that won't happen too often though 🤞

@ElwynYork Жыл бұрын

They say 'don't park in laybys' and 'no overnight camping' but trucks stop overnight with their drivers sleeping in their trucks?

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I think if your paying road tax then you should be allowed to park and sleep anywhere that's legal. Saying that though, I probably wouldn't park somewhere where truckers use to rest up out of courtesy 👍

@gkygrl7 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m new to your channel, and I just love your videos. Why do so many places say no overnight parking?

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey! Welcome 🙂 glad your enjoying the content 👍. I know... It's sooo frustrating especially when you only want to stay a night or two... Its harmless

@PixiesChannel12345 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear lol what a wolly, Saying that I forgot my drone when I was going droning lol How do people survive in that little village with everything closed very strange, At least you got your fish and chips pal. Drone shots were stunning as the norm.

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

What a wolly indeed! 😂 Thankfully I haven't forgot that yet lol. Yeh I had to travel out of Harlech to Barmouth to find food! Absolutely crazy... Cheers for the comment buddy 🙂👍

@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute disaster trip but what an absolute amazing video, loved that every minute of it. Really turning into one of my favourite outdoor / travel KZfaq creator. Every nightmare you experienced made for a goof segment of the video / storyline I suppose. Excellent drone shots and excellent commentary throughout, spot on. The harsh truth of camping in these local villages / ghost towns though isn’t it .. no scran anywhere!

@BrendanExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 😁 yeh it was an epic fail lol but when I was editing it back I realised this isn't a wasted trip and it was pretty amazing 👍. I was so shocked to see it soooo dead! Couldn't believe it. Maybe it livens up a bit I'm season. Cheers for the support 👍🙂