We Drove to the Russian Border (on Georgia's Most Scary Road) EXTREME Winter Vanlife

We Drove to the Russian Border (on Georgia's Most Scary Road) EXTREME Winter Vanlife - Caucasus 🇬🇪

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Join us on an extreme winter van journey along the dangerous Georgian Military Road into the Greater Caucasus Mountains 🇬🇪
In this episode of our van travel series we begin with a snowy winter camp spot in the Pankisi Valley where we demonstrate our camper van wood burner set up, and the challenges of travelling in a van in the winter. We give you a brief history of the Pankisi Valley with some beautiful drone videography, before crossing a snowy mountain pass.
We drive the dangerous Georgian Military Road to reach Kazbegi in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, stopping off at the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument at Gudauri and getting stuck on the 2395m high Jvari Pass along the way. When we reach Stepantsminda we go out for traditional Georgian food including lobio, ajapsandali and shotis puri.
Unfortunately the extreme -22ºC overnight temperature causes our gelled diesel in our van, and causes us van problems at high altitude. Fortunately we mange to repair it ourselves, and embark on a snowy tour of the Sno Valley Giant Stone Head Sculptures, Truso Valley, Terek Valley, Pansheti Towers, Gergeti Trinity Church, Sioni Basilica, Daryal Gorge and Daryal Monastery. We end our journey at the Georgia-Russia border, on the frontier with Ingushetia, the furthest North-East point we can reach in our van.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Winter camping
00:03:01 Wood burner set-up
00:05:18 Winter van challenges
00:08:17 Pankisi Valley
00:10:10 Snow driving
00:13:31 Georgian Military Road
00:19:15 Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument
00:22:02 STUCK at 2400m
00:26:30 Dangerous drivers
00:29:34 Trying Georgian food
00:35:28 -22ºC Gelled diesel
00:40:12 Tour of Kazbegi
00:44:16 We reach the Russian border
00:46:14 Outtakes
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@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this weeks video, please don’t forget to drop us a comment below and hit the like button 😊 Following on from our last video we wanted to make a feature out of Georgian music, and Ialoni, an ensemble from Tbilisi, have kindly let us use their music in this video. So please check out more of their beautiful music using the links below: 🎧 ialoni.bandcamp.com/ 🎧 open.spotify.com/artist/6eZDZGm0jH0vTwuqa4mP6C 🎧 soundcloud.com/ialoni 📱 instagram.com/ialoni.ialoni/?hl=en 📱 facebook.com/IaloniEnsemble/

@mikebourke1185 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic progress ..Doctor Zhivago comes to mind especially with Lucy's Hat .. The Van has been Fantastic in Challenging Conditions ..😍 the food looked delicious 😋 and welcome ..definitely unforgettable .. Stay Free and Safe Travels 👍👍

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much! The van did remarkably well all things considered 😁 We already can’t wait to return to Georgia 🇬🇪

@adrianrober7262 Жыл бұрын

WOW !!! What a life you have !!!!

@dogmandoug1715 Жыл бұрын

I have upmost respect for you both, stay blessed you beautiful human’s

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😄

@Dunphy6000 Ай бұрын

Incredible filmography guys, really gripping stuff too

@FromRustToRoadtrip Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@hollytaylor3998 Жыл бұрын

I love the storytelling in this video, you make traffic jams fun!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Holly!

@followtheleopard Жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog.. a fab watch as usual. well done guys 👏👫🐆

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it 😄

@jodyreay733 Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic!! You two are amazing and your story telling warms my heart! ❤️

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! That’s so lovely to hear 😄

@cornishhh Жыл бұрын

I haven't watched the video yet, but they've become my favourite Sunday evening entertainment.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think 😄

@cornishhh Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip I most certainly did enjoy it; well up to your usual impeccable standard of production! I can completely understand how some of the driving terrified you. I think you're both really brave tackling a trip like this in those conditions, but you're getting something quite unique in the process. It would never have occurred to me to use a free standing woodburner, but it's an obvious thing to do really as you'd never drive with one lit. Do you get much condensation in the van with it, or do you get less than you would with no heat? I know I've said this before, but you deserve many, many more views. I love that hot Turkish style bread too!

@ryandanger9333 Жыл бұрын

The look on your face when all the bad overtaking was happening. lolz.

@millennialfalkon Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work guys! The storytelling, cinematography, spirit and, most importantly, absolutely rep-re-SENTIN that LDV😁🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀 LDV Still going strong for now 🤪

@packingourtrunks Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning video, beautiful filming, breathtaking story telling and we can't believe we've only just found you. Wishing you all the best adventures!!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say 😄 We have a new video out later today 🥰

@daquiparaali Жыл бұрын

You are legends.

@Khalinakhe Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Absolutely loved the sound design, you keep raising that bar guys! Can't wait for the next one 😊

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Calin! It was great to be able to use some Georgian music in this one. The next two week’s videos are going to be equally crazy 😁

@djantix1200 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful! And those roads looked hectic! That LDV is impressive though! Cheers

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@deborahg4599 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! ❤❤

@cyndeeh Жыл бұрын

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Finally!

@andrewkirkham9560 Жыл бұрын

Great production. Loved this, just starting to catch up on viewing your videos - looking forward to seeing them all.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew! Really appreciate that, and hope you enjoy the others- new one out later today! It’s a good one 😄

@fiona2989 Жыл бұрын

Scenery looks amazing. Such an interesting video. Thanks guys. But def rather you than me in those temperatures😀 x

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you so pleased you enjoyed the video 🙂

@Coachbarryrobinson Жыл бұрын

Hello, wonderful channel. Keep it going.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thinkpink26 Жыл бұрын

Wow that was some journey!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

It was a pretty mad one, won’t be forgetting this in a hurry

@Ethan-tw7hy Жыл бұрын

What a video! The drone footage was incredible, you guys have come a long way. Keep it up and big love from Kernow ✌🏼

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🤙

@garycorbett1789 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. You guys are amazing. Your video's are so we'll done and professional. It's like watching a high-end TV documentary. I can't imagine what you would be able yo produce with financial support and backing, but would that change the dynamics and alter the feel of your video's. I can't wait for the next part of your adventure.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much Gary! That’s really nice of you to say 😄 If only we had a bit more financial backing, we could do amazing things with the aid of a translator and fixer- hopefully it will come soon! We’re already on the right track 😄

@TR5Q3 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@pauljoels7215 Жыл бұрын

As always, awesome guys!!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! Glad you enjoyed 😄

@waynestevens5619 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤟

@PenelopetheTruck Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on that road, I feared for my life at times and I was in a bus! 3 almost head on collisions! Mental drivers 😮

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Absolute madness isn't it! I don't know how we didn't see more accidents up there tbh 😫

@suzybearsisson994 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, really enjoyed it well done

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😄

@jonnypickett2546 Жыл бұрын

Nice one guys, I enjoyed that :0)

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonny!

@cyndeeh Жыл бұрын

Tysm for sharing your adventures! What wonderful scenery! Be safe!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Cyndee! Sorry for the wait on this one 😅 Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

@MissionNomadic Жыл бұрын

Super Video 🏁

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😄

@wanderinwilds Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you guys great channel and wow your brave !! 😮 your trusty LDV is such a star ⭐️ we’ve subbed 😊 Debs and Mark x

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you both! Hope you enjoy what’s to come x

@Viraldanceworlds Жыл бұрын

How to stop your diesel freezing get a water tub fill with coolant pop a copper pipe in to the bottom take to exhaust pipe wrap copper pipe around exhaust pipe and then take to fuel filter wrap round filter and then back to tube full of coolant this will take heat from the exhaust along the pipe and heat up the fuel in the filter

@KatKin123 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the best cinematography I’ve ever seen on a van life vid. You’re setting a high bar - amazing 🤩 well done! I loved this video 😊 beautifully crafted

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you 😁 Looking forward to sharing more from this journey soon!

@mommahil4323 Жыл бұрын

gorgeous hat Lucy. wonder if you'll still be in the same van when you cross those mountains one day? the ldv's certainly done you proud so far.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! 😄 We’re actually looking at doing this trip in a much older van, but still British 😁

@TristandKez Жыл бұрын

You guys are genuinely next level. Not only do you travel and adventure to awesome places. Drive on the most craziest roads. But your content creation is always amazing. Thanks for creating awesome vlogs! Have a great week peeps! 🤙🏽😎

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys really appreciate your comments! You too 🙏 x

@TristandKez Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip hey it’s the truth. We’ve watched you for years. Probably in our first lot of van lifers we found back in the day. You’ve inspired us in many ways ✌️

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Legends thank you 🙏

@elizabethgunby4558 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Utterly captivating - your videography is absolutely next level; I feel as if I’m watching National Geographic 😮 fantastic guys well done and what a star your old truck is - utterly in awe! ❤

@vintagestuffguy1998 Жыл бұрын

Another great one. Love the camera work on the cinematic sections and the banter on the vlogy bits is fun too. Honestly do not mean any offence but I think you could have a look at how you do the voiceovers a bit if I was gonna provide some unsolicited constructive criticism. Sometimes it just distracts from the majesty of the views. No offence intended still, a wonderful watch from start to finish and am enjoying these longer full length documentary style videos and can’t wait to see what comes next.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! Always love to hear what people think so appreciate the honesty a lot 🙏🏼 Specifically, is it the audio quality, length of voiceover or just maybe a bit too much sometimes?

@vintagestuffguy1998 Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip Yeah I think less is more when the views are so amazing and the inclusion of local music was really cool too.

@aronevans3710 7 ай бұрын

fabulous country and adventure thanks for sharing😊 Have you ever thought of getting a second hand engine pre heater?

@FromRustToRoadtrip 7 ай бұрын

We hadn’t until this happened! Our next vehicle is absolutely having an engine preheater 😃

@RandomRailways Жыл бұрын

Great filming, as always. I have known engines that get addicted to Easy Start, had one Hudswell Clarke shunting loco that needed it every time, even when it was hot from several hours work! It is a known problem. I had a Landrover in -15degrees or so temp that was difficult to start, some hot water (NOT Boiling) poured over the fuel lines & pump did the trick. Have you bumped into @TrioMandili yet? 🙂

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah we do hear that a lot about getting addicted to easy start, but we've had so many litres of the stuff poured through the system over the years and it seems fine, only ever wants it when it's below freezing. Definitely used the hot water method before too, it works! We were surprised the hot water bottle worked in this video and very grateful it did! Unfortunately not! We'd love to meet them, but on our previous video we did meet up with some amazing singers in both Pankisi and Tbilisi- if you haven't seen it yet it's well worth a watch 😀

@sircaptainchaos2388 Жыл бұрын

brilliant i do look forward to you videos well done love your journey have fun all along the way

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@easymedia7988 Жыл бұрын

That LDV Is bullet proof 😅 madness what that thing can do.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

She's still pushing on somehow 🤣

@wheelsadventures3436 Жыл бұрын

I would highly suggest a chinese diesel heater to replace that Eberspaecher. About £100 but a life saver and will save all that hassle with the wood burner.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we were thinking about it for our next van but honestly we really enjoy the whole process of finding, chopping and burning the wood. It's very relaxing, but does have some draw backs, so we might well go down the diesel heater path in the future

@davince6808 Жыл бұрын

Os sigo desde hace algo más de un año. Yo también tengo un DAF 400 que he camperizado y homologado. El vehículo está adaptado para conductores de movilidad reducida .Como veis el viaje en çámpers con personas en silla de ruedas por los lugares que habéis visitado ? Precioso el vídeo. Cuando empezáis a viajar con el Bedford? ( Me e encanta como la transformasteis❤) Animo y adelante. ☘️☘️☘️

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much! That’s so lovely of you 😄 Sounds like a great vehicle you have as well. We honestly wouldn’t know how travelling through these places with a wheelchair would be, the countries don’t seem particularly well adapted but I’m sure you would manage. We won’t actually be travelling in the Bedford, it’s going to be a stationary hire van for tourists to stay in back in Cornwall, and we’re hoping to have it set up this summer! ☺️

@davince6808 Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! Soy de Galicia (España) Si alguna vez venís a España os invitamos a pasar unos días por estas tierras de FERROL. Veo vuestros vídeos y me encantais los dos por lo naturales que sois. El LDV aún lo estáis usando? Un abrazo fuerte 🫂🫂☘️☘️☘️

@Phiyedough Жыл бұрын

I don't think my Convoy has started for 5 years but I'm hoping to get it on the road this summer so I can do some touring.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! What engine does it have in it?

@Phiyedough Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip It is the 2.4 Duratorq. I used it to move house from Scotland to Hungary but now I live in Croatia. At one time it was too old to import to Croatia but they changed the rules so now it is possible.

@hollytaylor3998 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know shoelaces could freeze!

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

Neither did we 😂

@dauerwerbesendung7045 Жыл бұрын

The manual from my 30 year old Mercedes van recommended some percents of petrol as a additive for cold temperatures.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the fuel pump, we’ve been told we can by some and can’t by others 🤣 we have a Bosch vp30 and it seems to not be recommended unfortunately

@dauerwerbesendung7045 Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip Οk, good you're already aware of that trick. Well, spring is coming and I hope you're heading for warmer places ...

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

It’s warmed up nicely here now, average 20°C 😄

@MavisTheDrone Жыл бұрын

Be aware - engines get addicted to easy start. It should just be a last resort.

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

We’ve been told this quite a lot but we’ve put so many litres of the stuff through the system over the years and it’s not caused any problems for us. It only wants it in the cold, but even if it was to get addicted it wouldn’t be a problem. Anything to coax the old girl in to life is fine with us, she’s old and done lots of miles she deserves an easy life 😂

@MavisTheDrone Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip It does not cause problems, but she sounds addicted 🙂

@ianwatkins9602 Жыл бұрын

Watch that easy start. ...believe it or not, the engine will get "addicted" to it. However, that engine still sounds in fine fettle..

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

So we’ve been told but honestly this van has had litres of the stuff pass through it over the years 🤣 sometimes it’s the only way. We’ve recently had the timing readjusted and thankfully it’s starting straight away now 🤞

@ianwatkins9602 Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip I'm saying this from a warm armchair...if I was in your neck of the woods I'd be lobbing it in🤣

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 it got to the point where we wouldn’t even bother to crank it in the morning without easy start. Thankfully it’s warming up now!

@ianwatkins9602 Жыл бұрын

@@FromRustToRoadtrip hopenim not teaching my granny to suck eggs, but did you know if you add a small amount of petrol to diesel, it stops it waxing? Used to do it on lorries with steel fuel pipes..

@FromRustToRoadtrip Жыл бұрын

@@ianwatkins9602 Yeah we've read up about it a lot, we've been doubtful as it's pretty much 50/50 people saying do it and dont' do it.. am I right in thinking that some fuel pumps can't handle it? We were very tempted up in those mountains