How Does BOAT LIFE Compare to VANLIFE in the UK?

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How Does BOAT LIFE Compare to VANLIFE in the UK?

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Leaving Vanlife in the UK to do canal boat life - we compare them against each other
We try the canal lifestyle out and document all that happened - details of how you can hire this exact beautiful boat yourself below #CanalLife #BoatLife
HIRE GOLDBERRY FROM CHAS HARDERN
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BRIEF HISTORY OF CANALS IN UK
The history of canals in Britain dates back to the late 18th century when the canal era began, transforming transportation and trade across the country. The construction of canals was spurred by the need to efficiently transport goods, especially in the industrial heartlands where roads were often inadequate. The Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761, is considered the first true canal in Britain and served as a model for subsequent projects.
During the peak of canal construction in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Britain saw a network of canals spread across the landscape, connecting major cities and industrial centers. Iconic waterways such as the Grand Union Canal, linking London to Birmingham, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, connecting the east and west coasts, played crucial roles in the transportation of goods like coal, iron, and textiles. However, with the advent of railways in the mid-19th century, canal usage declined, leading to many canals being abandoned or repurposed. Despite this decline, today, many canals in Britain are preserved as heritage sites, offering recreational opportunities and glimpses into the country's industrial past.
HISTORY OF US DOING VAN LIFE
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@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Don't forget you can Win our Beautiful Fully Off-Grid Camper for just £5 a ticket here raffall.com/355345/enter-raffle-to-win-win-beautiful-off-grid-camper-van-conversion-hosted-by-liam-day

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you @sadiequinlan

@OneLove101. 4 ай бұрын

I’ve bought two as well but I will be made up for whoever gets it ❤️

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

@@OneLove101. thank you guys, best of luck to you

@lindawest165 4 ай бұрын

Hope sale goes well xxx Son hired narrow boat for a day for his birthday it was so nice but not to live in for me love our motorhome lol 😊

@Automated_Betfair_Trading 4 ай бұрын

I just bought 10 tickets. Good luck everyone 😘

@shirleywormald3197 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had lots of narrow boat holidays and really enjoyed them,however I’m not sure the slow pace of life on the water would be enough for you two intrepid explorers ❤

@travellingyoginikas 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Given Liam and Janine"s trip round India, I would say they need more up beat adventures. I would cry if i lived on a narrow boat as the pace of life is too slow. But great for holidays for sure ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jan9562 4 ай бұрын

I imagine there's lots more time to develop [new] hobbies/ skills, to read/write.

@janl7552 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your vlog Liam & Janine… many thanks for sharing your first experience (‘dipping your toe in the water’) of canal boat life! xx

@jeanniecowie270 4 ай бұрын

I kind of agree, but I wonder if it would be a really good chapter for Liam and Janine, to slow right down for a wee while. It would do no harm....

@electronomic2745 4 ай бұрын

I think they would LOVE it!

@midsocsec 4 ай бұрын

Hi. We live on a 70' narrowboat in a really nice marina. Mooring cost is approx 4000 pa. This is reduced when we go travelling in our old Transit camper. Off next week for 3months in greece. It does take a while to get used to the slow pace, but when you do you truly appreciate it. Maintenance is not that frightening if you do it regularly. If you need any info, please pm. Great video by the way 👍

@RoamAndRoostCanalBoatHolidays 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed your holiday onboard Goldberry from Chas Hardern. Well done, like ducks to water! Looking forward to watching your future adventures :)

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for hooking us up. Your canal boat hire site is great!

@FarhanVai-wl8hp 4 ай бұрын

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@andreajoyce3448 4 ай бұрын

Well done Janine, really impressed how quickly you picked up steering the canal boat! Look forward to hearing your future plans x

@lorraineselby 4 ай бұрын

I love a narrow boat holiday. I went on my first trip with school when I was 13. 2 boats, 2 teachers (1 a nun) and 16 girls. I loved it. The best bit was going through the locks. Loved it so much we convinced our 6th form history teachers to take us again. Been on holidays with friends since then. Absolutely amazing. It’s a slow pace, but great for thinking space and getting to appreciate nature. I hope you enjoy it, you slow down, and there’s room to do your yoga indoors if it rains.Stay safe and happy travels xx

@travellingyoginikas 4 ай бұрын

Oh yes the yoga. Liam and Janine did their yoga ttc in India. Perhaps some retreats on a narrow boat would be great for them in between their faster pace trips ❤❤❤❤❤❤ i am more of a slow traveler but not sure of a narrow boat as I like living in Indian culture amongst the locals and deepening into their way of life. Sounds as though u have had some epic experiences on boats hun. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@cawstongreenway 4 ай бұрын

Wow!! What a shocker to wake up to on this fine Sunday morning. Looking forward to more thrills and spills along the way with you guys 😂

@nicolae6173 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful mini adventure! I can see you coming back to boats whenever you feel the need to slow down and let your souls catch up, but I can’t see the pace suiting you long term for quite a while yet!

@jojex4505 4 ай бұрын

Janine, you handled that boat like a pro!! I see you guys more doing something ‘busy’ like buying land in Bulgaria or Portugal, setting up a tiny home and being off grid, growing vegetables etc. So excited for your new chapter!

@packingourtrunks 4 ай бұрын

Hey guys - what a beautiful film x we absolutely loved sharing this new experience with you and seeing the pair of you looking so relaxed and having a proper laugh after all the chaos lately!! Safe and happy travels Liam & Janine, we look forward to seeing where you go next! And how you travel! Oh and we're in the draw 😀👍

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Best of lucky guys 🙏✨️🤞

@jeansmith3367 4 ай бұрын

'Dire state of emergency - no tea bags' 🤣🤣🤣 Very British indeed! Lovely vlog - very nice and peaceful. Love Chester, visit there often and stay for a few nights. Lovely walk along the canal and seeing the narrowboats, does seem like a nice way of life. Looking forward to your next adventure

@starlight8298 4 ай бұрын

I lived on my houseboat , for ten years . When it’s good it’s great , when it’s bad , it terrible , The negetive is maintanence and bad weather . But the positives are better, moon and sunrises on the water are amazing , community of boat lovers etc , love it 💚🍀💐🙏 I can see you guys living on a boat 😇

@anniejones1839 4 ай бұрын

Its not as simple as it seems, but if its a life you choose youll be fine

@JoyDivision88 4 ай бұрын

It was refreshing to see narrow boating from the perspective of two total novices. For anyone who has never done it before and was perhaps thinking of even just a holiday on a boat then I think your film would give them the confidence to try it. Seeing the fears you had initially and the simple mistakes made shows that it is ok to have those fears and mistakes happen but you manage. Excellent video. My wife and I are in our 70's and have never had a narrowboat holiday. The other half would love to try it but if I am honest even at 71 years old it still seems a little too slow a life for me.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I think your concerns are correct! Although I'm a proper hyperactive person and loved the chance to slow down a bit

@lucylawson2570 4 ай бұрын

Loved this video! You two are so good together, I think you have lived many previous lives together as soul mates. I wish you every success in whatever you decide to do next ❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that, we have a good laugh together ❤️

@Bebop6521 4 ай бұрын

I can’t remember the KZfaq ladies name but she does vlogs of herself living on a narrow boat with her dog . She records daily her experiences and draws nature pictures that goes in her journal . She’s really good to watch and give you some ideas . If you do the boat life I would return to watch you I absolutely love boats and water very relaxing and calming many happy years when I was younger on the Norfolk broads ❤ Skipton canal is beautiful as well The Mindful narrow boat is the ladies channel on KZfaq

@clownworld4108 4 ай бұрын

The mindful narrowboat. x

@tonywellard458 4 ай бұрын

I'm concerned about the coming costs of canal life. The costs are about to go through the roof. Obviously someone has seen the opertunity to make serious money out of the canal system and the government are pulling out of subsidising it. I'm selling my boat as it's about to become unaffordable for us and I suspect many many others.

@TheMinimalistTherapist 4 ай бұрын

Oh no! Really!? We had been looking at canal life as a retirement plan. It sounds like there's a big story here, I'm going to look for information, thanks!

@jackwatsonepic626 4 ай бұрын

I reckon it'll be on Google. Everything on Google now isn't it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@susansharples8555 4 ай бұрын

I love our narrowboat, you can enjoy life in the slow lane or go into the city, there's lots of rail connections if you need to go anywhere faster. I read the comments on costs going up but it's the same no matter which way of life you choose, the good thing about boat life for us is if you don't like the area or neighbours just move your home, it's really cosy in winter as well. The majority of boaters are great people always willing to help or advise, it's a good community spirit in my experience xx

@cornishhh 4 ай бұрын

Bear in mind that they've just spent £18,000 on their van.

@castlequay2327 4 ай бұрын

Having a Caravan has also become very expensive.

@petra7586 4 ай бұрын

You will love it. Over the years we have had a couple of live a board narrow boats. You can't get any closer to nature than being in it. Such a lovely way of life. The hardest part is choosing your boat. Have fun ❤

@travellingyoginikas 4 ай бұрын

WELL....... * firstly im glad that ya got ya drone back 😊 *you two made yet another EXCELLENT film. *Im soooooo HAPPY that ya went on the narrow boat and experienced it as it must have been a GREAT retreat for u given all thats happened with Morgan and silly trolls. *I agree with you. You prefer a faster pace. For example, traveling in Pete across India!!!! *i think the boat is a great retreat space when you want downtime, a holiday for yoga, cooking, slowing down connection with nature etc. *You two are very brave. You are on the road, on the canal and selling your home and transport. You are in limbo with no fear ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@PaulGatfotd-sx8pb 4 ай бұрын

You both will get used to the Narrow Boat never give up trying you will succeed I wish you both all the best I seriously miss narrow boating but I will be returning to it very soon in the future

@OneLove101. 4 ай бұрын

Janine done so amazing 💖 very well done sparkle ✨ It looks so calm and peaceful, it looks perfect for a stress free time ❤️

@bonniejackson1321 4 ай бұрын

You two NEVER disappoint. How the two of you could make the slow pace of narrow boating EXCITING.is beyond the pale. Brava! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍🤍🖤🤎💜💙💚💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛🧡❤❤❤❤❤🧡🧡🧡💛

@simongranger8131 4 ай бұрын

Love living full time on a boat, a winters night with the fire is awesome

@alisonpeirce5489 4 ай бұрын

Love this! Well done both of you. Looking forward to find out what is happening next xx

@paulus842000 4 ай бұрын

What a breath of fresh air to the channel, I just really enjoyed watching you two just taking the time to travel. Can't wait to see the next video.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mariesantosPMD 4 ай бұрын

Wow what a surprise! I did not expect a houseboat at all, but I must say it does look lovely, cosy and very calming! I'm really enjoying seeing you try different housing options while having fun and exploring the world! This episode also reminds me of a memory I'm particularly fond of (spending a week on a houseboat in Ireland with my family when I was 13, the last vacation I got to spend with my father before he died) so thank you for that! ❤ I hope you soon reach your goal with the Morgan raffle🙏 Countless blessings to you both!

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Lovely comment thank you , and we're pleased it brought back good memories

@jacquelinelawrence8373 4 ай бұрын

This time of the year and the autumn is beautiful on the canals. BUT, the time to decide if you want to do it long term is during the summer and winter. In the winter many of the canals are closed for maintenance between December and March so you can be stuck for months in the same spot. In the summer you face queue's for most of the locks and these can involve hours of waiting. Don't make any decisions based on your experiences in spring and autumn.....

@MimiYouyu 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us around narrow boat life. You both picked it up so quickly. Onwards and Upwards❤❤❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lesleyalex6953 4 ай бұрын

Check out Ben and Emily, they are ccurrently van lifing around Italy , but when they aren't they live in a narrowb oat and vlog about their experiences I have followed them and Adam and Lauren, I think their channel is this floating life, maybe home, they are also full of info on narrow boat life, oh and May, can't remember her channel name though, I mainly follow narrowboat living vlogs and yours is the only van life channel that I watch and enjoy. Check out Ulla and Josh they have a boat for sale and they take you on a tour of it and see the renovations that they have made it looks amazing and could give you ideas if you get a boat. Good luck.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Chatting to Ben as we speak 😀 super nice guys

@dawntague9029 4 ай бұрын

We've always fancied a narrow boat holiday. You've given us an insight to how it works,. Looks absolutely amazing. You both look like you've had a wonderful time. Looking forward to your next adventure.! Have a great week both. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@pamelawatson2366 4 ай бұрын

OMG I can't believe that you have been in my neck of the woods this week. The Cheshire canal system is famous and my town, Middlewich, holds an annual Folk'n'Boat festival which attracts boaters from all over the country. Thanks for sharing this mini adventure ❤❤❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Love love love the area ❤️ 😊

@HoneyDems 4 ай бұрын

Locking yourself out encouraged me to stop for a cup of tea & a cookie. Great reminder to slow down.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Glad we helped

@ianmilling8478 4 ай бұрын

Hi to you both, enjoyed the video, just a little bit of insight about the area you were, you have Nantwich, middlewich, leftwich and Northwich the wich part in the names means salt mine, that's the reason for the canal to transport salt, out of the mines,👍

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Never knew that!!! 😲

@bettinatucker8935 4 ай бұрын

Wow that was a surprise to wake up to your video of on a narrow boat while I had my breakfast. But you both looked so relaxed and chilled . Janine you were amazing driving the narrow boat. But like you said it’s getting expensive to have one with all the charges of mooring up. It’s something you will have to just look into. Because you do like to go off having these wonderful adventures as well . I don’t know it’s opposite end of the scale isn’t it you’ve got peace and quiet and you can see beautiful wildlife but then also you like to go off and have wonderful adventures . Best of luck to you both and whatever decision you make, we will all be following you . Xx

@JulesDeaAquam 4 ай бұрын

Hey both, welcome to my world. I live on a narrowboat and wouldn’t swap it now, for the world. Was such a pleasure to see you take up the challenge. And see you slow down a bit! Thank you for keeping us so entertained. You reminded me of us when we first started but it’s amazing how quickly you get into it. Love this life. Roll on your next vlog xxx

@joharrison3469 4 ай бұрын

That was such an interesting diversion. I've been doing van life for over ten years now in New Zealand. I still love it!

@hgglass8905 4 ай бұрын

Some here we had a motorhome for over 22 years. And permanently in it 10 years travelled all over Europe,and hiring in a van in Australia America etc still love it.

@ClaireLyons-be4iq 4 ай бұрын

You must have passed by us as we’re moored in Nantwich for the winter. Welcome to visit and chat narrowboat life😊 best life ever!

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you x

@Susancarbo60 4 ай бұрын

Hi Guys! Wow what a challenge,lovely boat well equipped,I’ve always wanted to try one but never got round to it,just got to navigate the locks! Use will be fine you 2 can do anything! Looks lovely a peaceful tho, oh no Janine the shots looked great to, hope it’s working👍use look quite happy now I knew use could do it, perfect right outside Waitrose what more could you want, some lovely sights along the way, glad the drones working great shots, wow food looked lovely what a lovely park up in Chester, not far from me!I’ve absolutely loved this video different from what use usually do, but really interesting and entertaining, thank you so much for sharing, see u on the nxt one take care stay safe love use ❤❤

@sandyallen1610 4 ай бұрын

Welcome to my part of the country. Nice to see your on our canals. I just knew you would go for boat life. Well done 👍

@carolinaijben2868 4 ай бұрын

Of all the adventures you have shared with us, this has to be the funniest 😂 Thank for the laughs and your uplifting positivity. And wow, that beautiful kingfisher! It posed just for you! Best wishes for whatever you have planned next ❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

That Kingfisher moment ✨️😲❤️

@paul00390 4 ай бұрын

In the 70s myself and 11 others hired a traditional working barge that had been converted as a "camping" barge - so all sleeping under canvas. It was a blast.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Nice, we saw some of them on the cut...what a great idea

@thisaintsyourmomsaccount9693 4 ай бұрын

I’m so excited for our new journey…let’s have fun 🎉

@laurelcoverly4449 4 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video! Sadly I missed the boat trip my family took years ago but they really enjoyed it. It looks just beautiful. As always thank you for sharing.

@thesmudge1353 4 ай бұрын

I think you definitely tried it at the best time of year. Locks and finding moorings are very different during the busy summer months and not everyone who hires a boat is as humble, careful and respectful as you were. All the same, a canal boat holiday, as you experienced, is the best way to slow down and relax that I know, as long as you pick your season.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, its definitely been an eye opener 🙏

@johnwelch5132 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyable watch. The sun came out as I started watching and thanks so much for sharing. Wonderful as always and great positive vibes from both of you. 👍😊

@markplenty2631 4 ай бұрын

I’m loving it! It’s all an learning experience, Janine you did amazing as the captain of your new temp home.. and it’s the reverse sentence “I would touch that with a 10ft barge pole” 😂👌👍 Nantwich was nice.. 👍

@suewalker9642 4 ай бұрын

I watched your journey for over two years now and loved every video youve made but, watching you rwo with the narrow boat shananigins made me laugh out load from start to finish im 75 years old and live on my own i really look forward to Sundays cant wait to to see what you do next xx

@robpolles7859 4 ай бұрын

That was my Nan walking through Nantwich Market. Couldn't believe my eyes! Brilliant.

@helengregor8589 4 ай бұрын

Locks are horrible to start off with but you soon get used to them. It's just running out of food n miles away from the nearest shops lol happened to me 😂 It's all good fun,here's to your new adventure,have lots of fun 😊 xxxx

@debramay5403 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic, I've got some tickets and shared it to loads of my travelling friends 🙏💜🤞

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank so much, that's so kind

@bevholton8905 4 ай бұрын

You guys did so well on the narrow boat , look forward to your next adventure xx

@dawnross2514 4 ай бұрын

I love this video! Brings back wonderful memories of a family holiday back in the late 80's :D I steered a 72ft boat up the Severn in full flood, we were only just allowed to go on to the river (it was part of the Stourport Ring). Didn't like mooring up and sleeping near the cities but the countryside was stunning. I've often thought I'd like to live on a narrow boat, I would dig the slowness. Seeing the Kingfisher was a treat, such shy birds....thanks for sharing this adventure, it cheered me up and made me smile. Good luck with all of your plans and just a gentle suggestion, Janine might benefit from some hypnotherapy to help with her confidence (if you don't mind me saying), you both have done so much, she deserves to feel accomplished and proud of herself. Lots of love xXx

@gillianh 4 ай бұрын

Had a few enjoyable narrowboat holidays but don’t think it’s for you guys full time. Jannine wouldn’t survive the winters, out on deck steering or managing locks in the cold, rain, wind, snow 😱 Also you’d be quite restricted getting around anywhere from isolated moorings. Lots for you to think about 🤔

@craigwilliams4161 4 ай бұрын

What a great video and so glad you found Canal boating. I am nor surprised that it is a not yet answer. Go and enjoy and share some amazing adventures. ❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah maybe a little too slow for now

@marinacassidy8069 4 ай бұрын

Omg we laughed when you first got in the boat but you both looked so happy and excited and loved Janine taking the tiller then you went to my hometown Chester just loved it xxx

@BenandEmily 4 ай бұрын

Hi guys! So glad to see you tried out boat life for a week 🥰 I would say the costs you were told are quite high. It does depend where you want to moor of course but there are other mooring options that would be a lot cheaper. If you continuously cruise like we do the costs are pretty low. But yes the maintenance costs can definitely fluctuate! Xx

@pippagreenslade891 4 ай бұрын

You both must try the french canals you would love it .A whole new adventure.

@sallydingle321 4 ай бұрын

I don't think I would ever be surprised about what you guys get up to 😜. I think adventure will always be on the cards. Always a joy to watch you what ever you do and look forward to the next chapter 👌😁💖🤗😘

@janecox4173 4 ай бұрын

Wow janine go girl. You picked that up so quickly and your confidence. Well done you

@martprice7726 4 ай бұрын

I think Liam would hate being on boat. He’s too restless and life would be too slow for him. Most people live on them narrowboats don’t go anywhere. Great blog.❤

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

You maybe right

@Blondebookworm120 4 ай бұрын

Loved this episode. Brought back memories of time spent on my brother's narrow boat. Such great fun and relaxing. Enjoy ❤❤❤

@BONKYDOLLOCKS 4 ай бұрын

I've often thought about what an experience would be like living in a narrow boat the feeling of nature and the wildlife, and I have to say you guys nailed it with this amazing experience and well documented video. Thank you so much both of you, for sharing your personal experience and a dream of mine 🎉❤

@sharongillis4531 4 ай бұрын

Well done Captain Janine 👏👏 you mastered it very quickly! Great vid of a very relaxing way to travel.♥️

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@shaneowen1047 4 ай бұрын

So strange how i knew you guys were going to go narrow boating when you said you were selling the van lol. Great choice and perfect way to slow down and enjoy life. Summer this year should be amazing for you both. Looking forward to following your journey ❤

@shaneowen1047 4 ай бұрын

@@grahamjohnson4702 realised that at the end lol

@1nicelad 4 ай бұрын

You got some Really good shots and some Great charm in this video!... Goodjob guys!

@AllMy78s 4 ай бұрын

I have always wanted to do a canal holiday and enjoyed this chapter very much, laughing at you two getting up to all sorts, you guys really know how to surprise us... Great fun, now what next... :)

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Next will be what we are up to for the foreseeable future, all going well

@AllMy78s 4 ай бұрын

@@ThoseHappyDays We are really glad all is going well, we both wish you immense amounts of luck for the future... :)

@peasenhalljesus 4 ай бұрын

My parents lived on the cut for 3 years in a narrow boat …my Brother in a small cruise boat for a time ….nothing better than the canal system…

@lyndamorgan5221 4 ай бұрын

Liam take a look at Fox’s Afloat, they lived on a narrow boat for several years I followed them they are great. They now live in a Croft in Scotland. If you take a look at their “older” adventures on the canals it may be helpful for you 🤗

@richcolgate8929 4 ай бұрын

Hey guys,,, I knew u was going to go on the cut,,, I’m so pleased for u both,,, it’s another world but as u will find out it limits ur freedom,,, be interesting to see how u both cope with it,,,, I live by the kennet Avon canal, if u make it to Wiltshire I’d love to take u both out for lunch,,, be patient,,, learn the ropes,,, enjoy the tranquility 👍x

@Chris_Carini 4 ай бұрын

Quite sure you guys will enjoy the cut. Have fun.

@user-ry7lo7rf4u 4 ай бұрын

Hi we have a 58 ft narrow boat and we have owned it for 2 years now, marina costs have varied from £1200 for the first year ( no electric hook up or water point on your pontoon to £3k with electric and water point on pontoon )- I personally would watch you tube vlogs on the cost of living on a narrow boat there is a lot of information out there,. Well done on your first trip , you both done so well, hope your find what your looking for, and maybe we might see you on the canals and rivers in the future, good luck

@jacquelinestravels 4 ай бұрын

How amazing. It’s good that you tested it out first. I tested car living and travelling and decided it wasn’t for me so bought a caravan and doing a summer on a campsite as a cleaner.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Yeah we had to give it a go! We know that we love it now

@steven1515 4 ай бұрын

Hi Liam and Janine, I really loved your vlog tonight, I've been on a narrow boat myself and had lot's of fun👍 I have to say Janine did really well for the first time on the boat well done👏 not sure whether it's the life for you guys, I have thought about a narrowboat myself but I think I'd rather a motor home personally👍 like I said brilliant vlog really enjoyed it looking forward to the next week take care guys❤👍

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did 😀

@pipgarofalo6392 4 ай бұрын

I live the way you both explore new things. You inspire me!

@lindastorey6685 3 ай бұрын

Remember to travel on the right of the canals,totally opposite to driving on roads.

@siouxj3936 4 ай бұрын

We still have our camper and have shares in 2 different boats a cruiser and a narrow boat ...Best of all worlds ...there are only 2 of us the locks get easier and always someone who will help ...really friendly community

@sallyhumphreys2714 4 ай бұрын

Just be aware, living on a boat may not agree with your breathing problems in the long run. Particularly in the winter damp months. Great to see you both enjoying the new venture.❤❤

@LCSweetnam 4 ай бұрын

I would love to live in one of these I’ve seen the amazing things some people have done and the gardens amazing

@susanking9379 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this so entertaining thank you ))

@markhill6420 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video guy's yet again, roll on next Sunday 👏

@rosalindttill103 4 ай бұрын

Love watching you guys doing a new challenge, Janine is like a pro turning the boat 😁

@natalieravenscroft8397 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this video: ❤ I also loved the bit where your just you two in response to the safety video. I laughed and then Liam shouting “you door handle” (you know what I mean) 😂😂 I can’t believe you was 15 mins from me. Glad you liked Nantwhich and Chester. Come back and see Whitchurch. The Llangollen canal is also just spectacular and a must see! I vote for a sea boat next or a train 😂😂👌 xx

@matthewmoggridge5221 4 ай бұрын

I'm loving this! What a great adventure! Love all your videos! Absolutely brilliant. Keep up the good work.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@ourcornishdream 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, we love narrow boat holidays, I felt like we were there with you 😀

@gacattack1234 4 ай бұрын

It would be a more comfortable and calming lifestyle with more community. Limited by the canals, though England is criss crossed by them, a couple of ebikes and it would be hard to beat. If you can find somewhere cheap to leave it, might be places on the outskirts of the canal network, when you go on holidays even better.

@OurWedding2012 4 ай бұрын

We had a great holiday on the narrow boats, lots of people living off grid, moving around the national canal network.

@user-qm3vk6cc1v 4 ай бұрын

Oh what a surprise,and such a contrast from the hustle and bustle of India,I never thought of this one at all,a much slower pace of life for you both,but can't wait for your next video,practice and time, and I'm sure you'll get used to it,peace and tranquility on the canals.Good luck Liam and Janine,and no harm in trying it is there?

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

True that

@janetashton3718 4 ай бұрын

I'm hysterical Liam calling genine a knobhead good luck looks fantastic.

@edwardhoneybourne2623 4 ай бұрын

Really hope you enjoy narrowboat life, you both are such an inspiration. I follow van life and narrowboat life & Heidi the narrowboat pirate is well worth watching. Again wishing you both the best of luck.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@PJ-vj4jb 4 ай бұрын

I live in a van and been researching costs of narrow boat life as well. Marina fees are a lot less depending on the size of the boat. I recently stayed at Overwater Marina which is just south of Nantwich and the fees were around 3k a year. This includes all your electric and water, toilet and shower facilities, use of washing machines and dryers as well as internet.

@cornishhh 4 ай бұрын

How big is your boat? I live on a 25ft sailing boat in a boatyard. The minimum charge is for 30ft. I pay about £2,600 per year but that doesn't include showers or electric.

@ClaireLyons-be4iq 4 ай бұрын

We moved full time onto a narrowboat last October and was the best thing we ever did 😊you guys would love it. Such a peaceful way of life 🦢🦆

@johncranwell3783 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow you're local to me! So sad to miss you! You were moored near the bridge of sighs!...my partner lives near the Tattenhall Basin and I live 20 minutes from Llangollen basin.....if your here 8th - 11th I'd love to pop and say hello! ❤ I've been following you both since you headed out in your white transit... Other stuff; I think your fantastic constantly re inventing yourselves....love it a lot.... Oh no you only had a short trip! Another time...warm hugs both 🤗 John

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks John 🙏

@sherimillman53 4 ай бұрын

❤❤ really glad you are doing canal boating, nice change and relaxing for you both😊😊

@fashionlady2258 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous, really enjoyed this, have you watched ‘Ben & Emily’s’ channel on here, they live on their narrowboat but just recently have converted a van an are now touring Italy, but they still have their boat moored up here 👍

@WaspTaylor 4 ай бұрын

OMG Janine!! You did amazing! 😇You go girl!! Those boats are not easy and wehey look at you!🥰I love the thought of cruising the canals you so lucky!😍

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I ended up really enjoying it 😊

@philipday8601 4 ай бұрын

Lovely vid guys, thought it might be a bit slow for you but glad to see you enjoying the trip x

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Just what we needed Dad

@lynnebarnes7680 4 ай бұрын

Just watched this episode whilst on our boat currently moored at Nantwich at the same spot as you moored. Co-incidence made me feel lucky so just bought 5 tickets for your raffle. I’d have to give Morgan to my children to use with my grandchildren as we have just converted an electric campervan and loving it. Been watching your channel since the Whitby episode in your old white van. Looking forward to watching the next episode in your life.

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Your kids would love him, we hope you win 😍

@terry5123 4 ай бұрын

What a good idea for you to do barge-life I really enjoyed it your musical score is so uplifting that was funny when janine was unknowingly in reverse I’m sitting here first thing with my dog and coffee watching your video a real treat 👍🤣

@hedgehog-c6694 4 ай бұрын

Long time viewer, never commented before. Best video in a long time, great to see you happy! Boating is definitely something to consider for now or in the the future. Stay happy!

@ThoseHappyDays 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting, nice to meet you and have you on board. We loved boating, was something we would consider for the future for sure