Well done girl for getting through a traumatic experience like this, there’s so many dangers that we have to deal wiv all the time, but hats off to ya gurl…ya did great 👍 i❤😊❤❤v
Crikey that looks pretty scary! Put it behind you have a lovely Christmas and dust yourself down for the new year . Really enjoy the content. Merry Christmas Ellie.
Elle, please don't go back to Europe, do Scotland instead, you looked so stressed and worn out, and the Wanker in the car, I have no word's! Elle have a lovely Christmas Day,and get some rest! But I'm so proud of you for doing it alone. You're Amazing!!! Andy x
Ellie, that had to have been so scary. I’m sorry that happened. I’ve had someone follow me and I kept driving past my house. Finally after another mile they turned off. Glad you made it safely home to the UK. Merry Christmas to you & your family 🎄
Thank you so much Jan and I’m so sorry that happened to you too! It’s really really scary and I was on guard for the rest of the time I was there. But safe and relaxed at home now 😊 Have a lovely Christmas too! ❤️🎄
What a creep!!! You did the right thing, not stopping. But please, if anything like that happens again, please ring the police. They can't help you if they don't know you need help. AND, please do what you can to conceal that you are a girl travelling alone. Please get window coverings and dark blankets to cover over your bed and stuff. No, you shouldn't have to do that. But there are alot of bad people out there. Please keep yourself safe. All the best for your trip to Paris!
Heyy 😊 Thank you yeah I wish I had rang the police now but had no idea if it was something they’d be able to help with. My main concern at the time was just getting away from him. I had dark window nets up whilst driving and blacked them out at night time (unless I was at the eurotunnel car park). But I’m highly considering very dark window tints for the back now. 😊❤️
I’m shocked and sorry this happened to you, I hope it doesn’t tarnish your image of France too much. I have never heard of a similar situation, we’ll never know if the guy was insane, trying to harass you or else. Ignoring people seems to be the safest option on the road. That said, a few tips: at the toll booth, there is a button to talk to an employee ( in case the machine doesn’t work) , you can explain him the situation and ask for police being called. Also, the road signs announcing the rest areas display a gas pump icon if there is a service station (then a store and employees). If there is no gas pump icon, it’s just a rest area with no one. I admire how brave you were, and I am glad you are safe. Just a final word, please be careful if you plan to spend the New Year’s Eve in Paris on your own. It’s obviously a night with some drunk guy wandering on the streets, and whether they have bad intentions or just wanna flirt, they can be annoying to solo women. Maybe you could try to meet and go out with British people living here ? Sorry for the long comment, Merry Christmas!
Not just in France. Creeps and dangerous idiots, here in UK on the motorways. I am male, drive for work and a vanlifer. Spend a lot of time driving on the motorway. I have been followed, been paced and tailgated on the motorway many times. Too many crazy idiots, who drive dangerously, in this modern life. Keep safe Eleanor.
I thought you’d be away for longer than a few days! But having seen this video and what happened in the cabin, I’m not surprised that you’re back already. You shouldn’t have to accept this kind of behaviour when driving or staying away. I hope it doesn’t put you off from going again.
Hi Ellie so glad you are back safe in the uk and that must have been very scary but you are a strong brave young lady. Hope you have a lovely Christmas with your family and you are not out off carrying on your travels and hope you havely a great tomein Paris somewhere ive never been. Stay safe sendung Christmas love from Andrew ❤
Hey Andrew thank you! Really glad to be back home now for Christmas. Will definitely be going back to Paris in the new year 😊 Merry Christmas to you too 💕🎄
There is no need to apologise for posting this video, You must have been terrified and I can understand why you wanted to tell people! The guy clearly has issues that need to be dealt with! Anyway, the most important thing is that you are home and you are safe and please don't let this experience ruin your Christmas... I hope your next trip works out better! xxx
Oh good grief Ellie... when you mentioned there was another video coming up, I never expected this sort of content, I'm just glad you are ok and safely back home for Christmas with your family. Not a nice experience but you handled it well, so I'm proud of you for that. I hope you fulfil your dream of returning to Paris in the New Year! Please now relax for some well earned family time over Christmas!
Sorry to hear about this - really troubling. Calling the police is more complicated in France as they have local police and Gendarmerie. Though the pan European emergency services number is 112 (used to work in the UK, and used to work from locked mobiles along with 999, when they had buttons), which would be appropriate in those circumstances as a crime is in progress (in UK law it's one of the times when you can use a hand held phone whilst in charge of a vehicle). Hope you have a good Christmas and keep the resolve to return to France in spite of this harassment
Nothing should look strange Ellie,not in this day and age,omg,especially since we are almost in 2024. Rediculous how you’ve been treated.But it was nice to have you back a little bit earlier than expected.x
Hi ellie that looks like a really scary situation for you i would seriously think about getting your back windows tinted I got my car windows done it looks awesome and no one can see my dog in the back seat, if you do it that creepy guy wouldn't have known who or what was in back of stitch. merry Christmas
Just lying in bed thinking about this. No wonder the guy changing the bins at the chalet while you were sleeping freaked you out so much after the creepy guy in the Merc. 😮❤
Blimey 😱...you did the right thing, creeps like that try and make you think there is something wrong with your car to make you stop......you done good .....have a great Xmas Ellie....🎄🤙
Aw thanks huni! I’m hearing about this a lot now where they make you think there’s something wrong with your car. Seems like they have a multitude of tactics 😡 but glad to be home. Merry Christmas have a wonderful time! ❤️🎄
heyyyyyyyy ellie merry xmas :) and thankyou for your continued vlogs and look forward to more in 2024 and so so sorry about that idiotic driver as i can imagine how scary it was :(
I got so angry at the dickhead in the silver Mercedes. You were very sensible to get away from him ASAP. I really hope that you are OK. You thankfully got back to the UK safely. I have been followed before and it is scary. There's some weird people in the world. Don't let one bad experience put you off what you enjoy. Take care. 😊😊
Thank you so much and I’m really glad I’m home now too 😊. Was definitely an experience but glad I didn’t get stuck there over Christmas haha. Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🎄💕
You are a legend! Some really difficult situations here, but you handled it perfectly - in the face of some very unpleasant intimidation. Great call on anticipating the Eurostar strike too. Glad you’re back safe and feeling content in England again, and pleased to hear it hasn’t put you off a visit to Paris. Enjoy your Christmas 😃
Ell!! Omg I'm so glad your still vertical and breathing after that experience what on earth was this screwball playing at? this is not the way to pick the ladies on the motorway😂I'm so glad you didn't stop to see what he wanted but you never know he might of wanted to offer you one of there beautiful French cakes he had with him😂🤷🏻♂️who knows😂anyways I'm glad your home safe🤗so sad you didn't get to go to the places you wanted but I hope you can get back over there very soon and fulfil that dream☺️❤Merry Christmas Eve Ell and hope you have a great day tommorow.X
Glad you are safe, that is the reason I suggested a tracker on your car. The National Police would have found you no problem and possibly stopped him. You really should give the offending vehicle details and the video evidence to the French National Police. It may assist with a current or future investigation. Sorry you had such a bad experience, maybe get to know your French subscribers a bit better and use them as a safe haven for somewhere to go in the future if you get scared? Safety always has to be a priority! Take care Ellie. ❤
Ciao Elenora, really sorry to see this happened to you. I know what it's like. I once had a similar experience like this on the motorway near Leeds and I am a guy. But you handled this so well. Stay positive and learn from this. Love to see you back on the continent and back on the road again. Pleased you are back in Plymouth. Take a rest and chill. I am sure your dear mum will be cooking for you one of her legendary roasts, with all the trimmings, Yorkshire pudding, roasties, stuffy and gravy! BTW cannot wait to see your Royal Christmas message. Till then happy Xmas Eve, Arrivederci Rafael
Oh my 😮 Never a dull day with you El 😂 Its shit like this which stops people doing things and its not on. But we know you can be the bigger person and have the determination to push on and do what you want to achieve. Glad you're back home and having a bit of time with family for xmas. I'll await the next installment of crazyness on xmas day. 😊 Merry Xmas, stay safe. ❤
Brave gal enjoying some travels you'll enjoy and figure out the rest of it don't worry. Sorry it didn't fully work out but hey always next time! What a story so far omw. So much annoyance I've got to say. God bless though and glad you're safe
Thank you so much Steve! Yeah I’m a bit gutted I didn’t make it to Paris too but rather that then potentially get stuck in France over Christmas 😂 I’ll definitely go back in January 😊
I don’t know what to say, Ellie. How terrifying. I have heard about this happening to motor homes. They get you to pull over by making out there’s something wrong with your vehicle and then rob you. Usually by distracting you rather than by threat of or actual violence. You dealt with it brilliantly. I thought they would have given up sooner than that. I’m glad you got home safely.
Similar tail that happened to people we know. Pull up at services, both go to bathroom. Come back and head off, after 10 mins they have a flat tyre. A car stops to help them and whilst one keeps them occupied the others are taking their belongings. Apparently these groups look for UK cars (easy to spot and must be on holiday) put a knife in the tyre then follow you until the tyre deflates. Having said this, I drive to Spain 4 times a year and you get wiser each time. Sad this happened on a first journey but very wise not to stop!
Hearing about some of these tactics they try is shocking to me but really glad I’m finding this out so I’m more prepared next time. Yeah he kept going for over an hour 🙈 what an effort! 🤣 merry Christmas ❤️🎄
My friend was driving her motorhome through France over the summer with her husband and son, and they stopped off at a service station somewhere in Northern France. They woke up all tired and with massive headaches. Then noticed loads of things missing. The police said they’d been gassed - criminals are known for gassing the vents then getting inside once you’re knocked out. It’s apparently a growing problem 🙁
Oh Ellie, so sorry this happened to you, looks like you got targeted by the resident moron, made me feel so angry and upset for you, such a good thing you were filming. Glad you are home safe and I know this won’t stop you being the amazing Ellie that we know and love, keep safe and look forward to your Royal Christmas message! Sending you a big hug 🙏❤️
Hi Ellie, what a shocking time you had, mum was right, you should have telephoned the police at least to give them the car reg number. So pleased you are back home safely, all the very best to you and merry christmas from Nick in Wolsingham x
Next time try drive to a police station, easier said then done when in this type of situation but try if this happens somewhere else again. You know the sense of entitlement and DESPERATION with some of these men out here (everywhere), is something else. Trust no one that is that desperate and is stalking you by foot or otherwise. It is a shame because not all men are sick creeps, predators and perpetrators, but it really goes to show how us women have to be on guard even when they appear friendly. Stay blessed and safe on your future travels.
Ellie so glad you're ok.. Still report to the police as it has happened straight off the Eurostar, they should contact the French police with the video.. Never be afraid to contact the police at the time either.. Wish I could give you a big comfort hug🤗, have a lovely Christmas, enjoy and relax with your family 💋❤️
It was really worrying cos I’ve never had that happen before and was trying to adjust to driving there too. Definitely will be more prepared for this type of thing next time ❤️
I can tell you, its not just your swf status. We got questioned extensively over my ancestory visa while coming back into the uk from france. As for the merc driver, there are idiots in every country unfortunately.
I think you'd have been very disappointed with Paris its like a migrant stop over and ots been trashed. Love france as a whole though beautiful and very clean, other than paris 😢
I wonder if he was trying to expose himself as well while driving? I’ve heard of this happening. Very scary he was trying to get you to pull over! What a creep. I’m sure he has done this before.
what a shame the trip ends early and on a sour note Ellie. That merc guy was/is a certified asshole. That is intimidating tactics and he was looking for a reaction. You did well and kept your cool. Onto the next one and did i hear mention of Scotland? come up and see us in the Highlands you get a much friendlier welcome i can guarantee you that. Just chill now and enjoy the Festivus period.
Well Ellie, glad you are okay. If nothing else, it made for a good vlog about the whole experience. I guess if you continue to travel alone, maybe you could get a life size mannequin to ride along with you in the passenger seat. Put a pair of sunglasses on it and a ball cap and a fake mustache. I don't know if it would work or not, but seeing that you aren't travelling alone might keep the creeps away. Have a wonderful Holiday Season at home. See you on Christmas day for the next vlog. 💕 Creepers gonna creep.
I made a comment on a video of yours about safety while being a solo female a while back saying about making a dummy passenger. You are the artistic type I'm sure you could make a realistic looking one, if they think there's two in the car there's more of a chance of being left alone.
I made almost the same comment, and then I found yours. You're probably thinking I stole your content. She's back home safe and sound, that's what's important.
Good call on the euro tunnel, would have been a huge worry if you didn't make that decision. Sadly it's not the first account of a french driver acting like that which I've seen, they're a bit loopy, glad you're ok.
Wish I could but it’s illegal in the uk to carry pepper spray. Not sure about France but luckily I have other things in the car to keep me safe just in case
I think I'll get a dash cam, they are so useful to have things on film as they happen. Not sure the police would do much when he hasn't really committed a crime as such. You dealt with it well.❤ He's obviously a pathetic little man who prays on girls. Side note: if you push his back wheel with your bumper it will cause him to spin, at high speed he'll flip over 😊 can't imagine he'd be too quick to call the police on you 😅 all that is easier said than done but doesn't hurt to have options.😊
Scary experience for you Ellie what a scummy wrongun, you done the right thing to not pull over 💯, Being a girl on her own and having English plates makes you stand out unfortunately. I'm sure if you had french plates he wouldn't of acted the way he did ! Glad you got back ok
You should have pulled into a service station and spoken to someone about Merc man. Either that or go to a manned toll booth. Get some limo tints on the rear windows too.
hope you are ok after what happened, think you had enough evidence to give to the police, get yourself a dashcam with both front and rear camera in case these things happen again
Sadly that’s our customs all over disrespectful and don’t respect your equipment and kit I think their main aim is to get under your skin Let’s hope your next trip over there goes better glad to know you’re home for Xmas enjoy
Jesus El this made me soo mad 🤬sounds like he was trying to bait you into confrontation or trying to get you to crash into him for fraud claim.most probably he just hates the english like some do so wanted to make you feel uncomfortable especially being a young female.Glad your ok and back safe in merry England 😊 if you need muscle for next time id offer my services😅anyway you delt with the situation perfectly so be proud for that.On a brighter note Have a great Christmas and new year to you and the family and keep them videos coming ❤
