Oh Lordy, just love your vlogs. You’re a couple of stars, thank you so much for all the effort you put into your vlogs. So looking forward to seeing what you are up to next. Take care lovely folks xx
Being in Aus, there is no way I could ever do this, I truly would love to take my wife to visit such a beautiful part of the world. But getting too old to do this now. Thank you so much for this and all the stories and such. You are beautiful people and I have loved watching this series. From build to trip. I have been with baited breath every week for the next episode.
Outstanding content guys. Top notch in every way. You put commercial TV travel shows to shame. Hang in there John! However, I think you might protest a tad too much. Really, you're loving it.
Gonna say! You can't sell the van! It's an absolute beauty, you've both done such an awesome job on it. I loved the build and the adventures. Said it before and I'll say it again - sprinter 4x4 running gear - come on Jon, think of the tools!
Thanks you two for giving us an insight into your fantastic journey. There is an old saying known as the 7 P’s and clearly it worked for you. “Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance” - clear to see you followed the 7 P’s. Looking forward now to the next journey. Take care and enjoy the home time. 🫖
As a Finn, I find these tips amusing, for us this winter, snow, ice and cold is completely everyday. It's great that you had a good time and welcome back in the summer!
So glad that RU-vid suggested your channel, I’ve binged the Sainsbury’s van and Nordic trip, absolutely love the content and your relationship with each other is brilliant- although I’m definitely Team Jess, she must have the patience of a saint!😂 Keep the good stuff coming and love to you both x
Having found your channel and binged I will now be at a loss, however I can now get on with my project in the garage and try to forget about workshop envy! Great to see the bloopers, although it shattered my illusion of your perfection😂
For the past 3 months my Saturday mornings have now become a ritual of - coffee, watching you guys, and feeling deeply envious! Love your style, your presentation and your chemistry. Can't wait for the "next exciting episode"! ( @ScottBrownCarpentry reference) Loved the bloopers too - you should do a few of those at the end of all your vids! Keep up the fantastic work!
Your channel is better than the travel shows on mainstream TV, I'm amazed you've not got ten times the subscribers you currently have. Binge worthy viewing faw sure!
Fantastic rundown of your amazing bucket list trip to the Arctic. thanks for sharing. looking forward to your next adventure. Jon not right about the toilet roll 😂😂😂😂
First, I started watching at your current van build an I just loved the arctic series with it. Your banter is just a delight to watch and seeing the lovely places you visit is loads of fun. Now, I have a question for your working on RU-vid video. I have always wanted to know, if you can tell us, what does one advertisement earn you? Not, how much you made from advertising over the year or month, but what did company X pay you for that ONE RU-vid video? My next question would be, do you talk to other RU-vidrs about what they make from advertisers? Are you even allowed to talk about this or is it in the contract that you cannot disclose the revenue? Thank you for the fun video watches and keep them coming!
Brilliant vid guys....brilliant trip, brilliant van build. John, just blink three times if you need help mate....we can see that Jess would clearly swear at you 😂😂
We found your channel today, and what a breath of fresh air. How good is Jon at DIY and what a sense of humour! Ruined our Saturday we’ve binge watched you!
Most excellent! And top tips. And well done for showing what us chaps have to suffer in order to guarantee pancakes for breakfast outside of the religious festival. 😷 Warts and all tv. The thing with haircuts is that if you wait long enough, it will come into fashion.. so all is not lost.. Superb, Team Blue. Happy travels 👍
I've been really reluctant to watch this morning's vlog because the sooner I watch it the sooner it'll be over 😢 So glad Jess saw the error of her ways 😅
😂😂😂😂 I don’t think she had a choice Denise, you all showed her the way, although I’m sure she will put it on wrong from time to time just to get a kick 😂
Fantastic part of the world and been there many times with work. Many of the towns you mentioned such as Saariselkä, ivalo, Rovaniemi, Lulea, Arjeplog + others, are used by the motor industry this time of the year for cold climate testing. We also hire a lake away from eyes and cameras, for early sensitive prototype vehicles. You may of seen some test cars which are camouflaged and normally in a convoy with support vehicles close by. As well as motor companies testing there are many of the tyre companies out there testing..... FYI, although at hand, we always uses winter tyres and not studded!! sorry adds to your arguments. Looking forward to the next trip!! keep up the great work. FYI and diesel you brought back either in the tank, or in jerry cans its worth using it rather than holding onto it there are so many additives in it because of the cold and doesn't keep!
Thanks ever so much for all the info, fascinating about the testing and good to know about the diesel as I do have the Jerry can to use, thanks mate 👍👍👍
So pleased you mentioned the hair I don’t think I broke eye contact with it the whole time 😂 Absolutely love watching you guys, so done to earth and funny
Started watching when you guys started the Sainsbury’s van conversation, it’s about time I caught up from the start………. Wish me luck, hopefully the banter is on a par with the last few months.
I have seen all the content on the net ( well, almost :-) ), but you are absolutely the kings. On top, I have a few tools myself ( an euphemism, of course ) only four welding machines, for instance,( but in the process of acquiring at least two more this autumn, a good MIG and, for sure, a very good TIG. My wife knows nothing). I counted my spanner sets, Jon wins, I only have eight, or so. 🙂 And I can go on like this for hours, but I will spare you.. Your videos are very useful even to people ho have some previous DIY experience. Thank you! P.S. I am converting two trucks (you heard well, two): a street panel van Iveco 5.4 t and an ex Danish army MAN 8.136 4x4. (I simply do not intend to match muscles with Jess 🙂..)
That’s such a generous compliment thank you 💙 sounds like you and Jon would get on like a house on fire 😂😂 your vehicles sounds like beasts!! Very nice 👌😂😂 they are very intimidating 💪😂
I would like to say to you both , I’ve absolutely loved watching every week with the latest escapades! As someone that unfortunately suffers with mental illness, which restricts me on a daily basis just going outside my front door, and also feeling pretty miserable about life in general! you both with that wonderful attitude & the trip have given me nothing but positivity, in which has made me genuinely feel like I’m sure all viewers, that you took us along for the ride! You guys really are a Tonic which for many is something we really appreciate! I will continue to watch & look forward to the next Adventure to Africa in the Landy! Although I’ve definitely got a soft spot for the “Ole Girl” .. I mean the “Sainsbuggs Van” Jon 😂 ! Jess is wonderful too !!! Also I look forward to more “Tool Time” as well Jon ! Take care both 😊
That’s such an incredibly lovely thing to say thank you 💙 so glad that you came with us and will be coming to Morocco too . We love the ole girl too which is why she’s sticking round for a bit longer 😂💙
Absolutely brilliant both of are such lovely funny kind caring people, I have really enjoyed watching from start to finish with your adventures to the Artic in your Great Sainsbury’s conveyed mobile home, all the money you have spent was well worth it, you are one of the best RU-vid has to offer as it is the sense of humour you both bring to all of your lovely content, all the effort you done in providing us all with such great iconic breathtaking scenery of all the lovely cold countries from Norway, Sweden, Finland etc is just awesome! I look forward to seeing what you have planned next! 😊
Came across your channel at the beginning of the van build. I have been hooked ever since. Thank you for taking us all on your trip. From the beautiful scenery, the fantastic activities you undertook, your personal interactions and best of all John Boys nudity in the snow. The mullet reminds me of the old monks hair cuts . Well done Jess in your barbers efforts on a moving head, it is not easy. Looking forward to the future episodes. From Tasmania with love.
Re the loo roll saga - I'm halfway through the Aussie series (and am loving it), but I did happen to notice that Jess sticks her kitchen roll up the right way 😎😎
Hello travellers! Nice content from your "artic" odyssey. I have some tips regarding tyres. It's not so straightforward actually. In Norway and in parts of Sweden there are area's where a studded tyer is the best and safest option. Especially if you are not used to winter roads. But you are actually not allowed to use them everywhere in some cities in Sweden. When you travel in the northern part of Norway, Sweden and Finland and in the inner parts of Sweden and Finland you actually can do with a regular tyre as long as the temperature stays below -9 celcius. Your choice of the all terain tyer is basically useless other than when you drive in snowy untouched roads if the temperature goes above -5 celcius. The best choice is a friction compound tyre. It will work even on ice. Almost as good as a studded tyre. and it is not prohibited anywhere.
Thanks for the info mate, we never noticed the signs until we got to Helsinki where we saw no studded tyre signs, we didn’t realise so many other places didn’t allow them 👍
Brilliant start to the vlog 😂 I hope Jon realises thats like a jackpot lottery win, getting the better half to admit they were wrong ( something Ive yet to achieve in 38 years of marriage). I see Jess made herself feel better straight after by giving Jon that Frankie Howard haircut, thats savage! 😂😂😂 Thankyou both for the stunning ❄️Arctic circle ❄️series, your best yet 👏🏻👍🏻
Hi 😊 I live in the north of Scotland & have travelled many times to Europe in my van to have fun in the snow with my siberian huskies. Doing what you do looks great fun, but also a lot of hard work. I wish you well on your future adventures! I started following you when I seen the sainsbury van conversion. Really enjoyed watching what you did with it. Never realised you had a defender conversion, I'm now off to check that out. Really enjoying my Saturday morning watching your you tube videos, & especially the added on mistakes at the end was fun to see 😁 All the best Mike
as always, Awesome Awesome Awesome but can i say i have enjoyed the whole series thoroughly For the past 3 months watching all the build/upgrade of the Sainsbury van. I have Really enjoyed the whole series, so entertaining and you both make me laugh so much that my wife and the dog thinks im bonker's laughing at the screen every saturday night. so keep up the Awesome work so so looking forward to the next series. also glad you both tick one more thing of your bucket list, fantastic work! cant wait till you next ADVENTURE !!!!!! ??????
Watching for third time, it's raining and we need the toilet chat in our life. Another informative and fun video. Looking forward to North Africa. You are living what would be our best life - thanks Jess and John.❤💙
Another superb vlog and a great way to recap the details of your trip. Thanks again for sharing and bring on your next adventure. The Landy to North Africa sounds awesome.
Very useful information. As someone experienced with using winter tyres, the one piece of advice that I will give is to never buy second hand winter tyres that are over 3 years old. Winter tyres, especially those designed for both snow and ice, are softer than normal tyres and as we all know, rubber hardens over time. Winter tyres will harden sufficiently within 3 years that they greatly lose their effectiveness. Regardless of the amount of tread on the tyres, I always change after 3 years. It is similar in a way to the common sense 'rule' of changing caravan and trailer tyres at around the 7 year mark, regardless of the amount of tread. Different circumstances, but it is the 'nature of the beast' part that is the point.
Great video guys and Jess we forgive you over the bog roll wars lol me and the wife have so enjoyed your last 8 weeks antics it gave us something to look forward too and shall be on your next trip kepp up doing what you do and as always stay safe
Hi guys, Im Matti from tunturiflow! Keep up with a good vids! About the tires, studded tires are only option in north.,all terrain ones does not work. As they teach us in driving school: A cat can climb a tree without claws, but a cat that keeps its claws in a tree does not fall down! ;)
Thank you ever so much..I'm looking forward to that now..I suppose like everyone else I'm curious to find out what you are doing with the Sainsbury van...David..
Thanks for taking us along with you on this trip, what fantastic memories you have made and shared....so glad to hear you're keeping the van, shes done you proud 😊❤
Thanks so much for taking the time to break your trip down! Really nice to see the reflection on highs and lows! Also! Great to see John embracing the mullet! although after all the palarva with the TP, you would think he'd be growing a beard 🤣 He's got it all backwards 😉
what a great video with so much information about costs etc. Really interesting, thanks for collecting all that data, much more hard work than you would think
Thank you / Diolch yn fawr, both. It's been great coming along for the ride. Already looking forward to N Africa and in one of the greatest vehicles to be born 👍🏼
You two are a hoot! Suggestion: (not that you asked) Flip your blinds to where the black out one comes from the bottom instead of the top. By doing this, you (Jess) can have some privacy but still let light in.
I stumbled on your first Sainsbury’s build video by accident and loved it. I thought I’d stop watching though once you started your trip as that’s not really what I enjoy watching but nope, was glued to every episode and been going through the Aussie trip, Defender build (loved that) and now on the Euro trip. I come to find that me and my partner just love watching you guys, & your chemistry together is brilliant. My 12 year old son loves watching your vids with us too. Really happy you’re both back safely and cannot wait to see the Africa trip. Oh and I’m getting a diesel heater fitted in my van next month, did you say in a previous video that you always use Lavaner ones? The snood you mentioned, seeing your bikes in your garage, I’m surprised you not used them when riding in the cold. I use thin ones on cloudy/cool days, & thicker ones on really cold rides, I can’t be without them now. And lastly, Jon, WTF is going on with the hair? It’s a bit (lot) crap 😂😂😂 Take care, Joe & Kelly.
😂😂😂😂 thanks guys that’s lovely of you to say, yep we used the lavener pro on the Sainsbury’s build and love it, also the afterburner controller works with the lavaner pros too which is another bonus, Yeah he doesn’t wear a snood on the bike because he doesn’t go out on the bike in the cold 😂 he’s a fair weather rider, although I’m the same, 😂😂😂 I know I’ve told him about the hair 😂🤦♀️ but he doesn’t listen 🤷♀️
Thanks for the reply about the heater, I will go with that then, if it’s good enough for you both then it’s good enough for me 😁 and that’s funny ref the hair lol.
Wonderful arctic vlogs, I’ve really enjoyed the series. You guys, Alex and a few others have inspired me to winterise my van (underway) for a photography trip starting feb 1st 25 up through Norway. Your collective experiences, information, tips and tricks have made the planning much more straightforward than I initially thought. Thank you so much :)
Oh my goodness, we just love all your videos. And John, big no to the hair 😅😅😅. Can't wait to your next video and your coming adventures. Also Jess you ate such a tease about the plan for the van . Need to keep watching 😅 xx
Awesome trip guys loved watching your antic which was funny. Poor Jon clearly he is a beaten man 100 % on his side with the bog roll offence 😂😂😂 looking forward to the next adventure ❤❤
Brilliant video as always!! Love the camaraderie and comedy between you two. Looking forward to seeing the next video and your exciting news!! You must have read my mind as thinking of doing RU-vid as possibly having to give up my current job due to sight loss. Hope all is well and have a great weekend, take care
@@truebluetravellers unfortunately it is ab ongoing battle. Lost my central vision in my right eye 4 tears ago and then a week ago, on the left eye I nearly lost all of my sight. Due to a problem with the retina caused by a gene disorder. Have got some sight back but still a worry and an on a lot of medication at the no. Due back at moorfields eye hospital Monday week for another injection. Into the eye. Yes the videos are cheering me up but, trying to remain as positive as can be. Hope all is well on your end and I hope you both have a great weekend too. Don't let the general tell you that you can't buy any more tools John
I am really glad that you owned up to the fact that Jon got it right with the toilet roll issue. I felt that this woman has got to be kidding that having the toilet roll on the wrong way would be right! Give Jon a hug and buy a nice tool to show you really mean what you said.
Honestly, I think you both are the most genuine people on You tube at the moment!! ♥♥♥ all your vlogs! You must bring your Sainsbury van to Canada!! Any season... we can show you all kind of wildlife, gutters and wonderful food!! Can't wait for next Saturday's vid!!
What an epic adventure you've had. It's been great to follow and the way you present it is top-notch! You're both so engaging, likeable and down to earth. If you ever want to sell the Sainsburys van let me know, it's the best build I've seen. The craftsmanship from you both is fantastic. Looking forward to the next video, as always. #favouriteyoutubers
anothe reason why its important to wear the correct goggles it to prevent your eyes getting damaged by the UV light.Even though the light intensity may seem ok the uv rays are also reflected from the snowy surroundings. In servere cases the eyes may start to feel gritty and has the potental to damage the cornea. In the same way as welders wear dark glasses not only to shield their eyes from the bright light . That is why welders can get ARC eyes which is also caused by UV rays. Thanks for a brilliant series and as a side the correct way to put the toilet roll onto the holder Cheers for now and look forward to the next video
Only started watching your videos after watching the Sainsbury’s van build for inspiration. Love your channel and your travels, great work and it’s not over produced, very real. Please tell us your next Sainsbury’s van trip is across America tho 😅🙌🏼
Glad to hear you're safely back, studded tyres are in my opinion the best, by Nokia or another reputable make. We have two sets of rims, one for summer and one for winter, and then you just swap them over.
Yeah a few people have said that too, I think if you live there this is a brilliant way to do it, problem for people coming over like us is it’s say £1000 for maybe a couple of weeks travel to not be able to use the tyres anywhere else, would be good to see how much rental would be 😁👍
It was a great pleasure to follow the both of you on this trip. Amazing footage, fun and... very informative. From the building of the Van up till the wrap-up. Thank you so much to share this with us. Hope your next challenge will follow soon.. 😀. Now very curious what the next plan is with the Sainsbury Van!
Love the openness about everything, very useful for people who actaully plan to travel! Jon I'm surprised that you haven't really worn a snood before being into bikes! I wear one most of the year but I do ride all year all weather. After all the standard safety gubbins it's probably my top rated bit of riding kit. I even wear a thin one in the summer if it's not too hot to stop my neck getting burnt (gingers and the sun have a troubled relationship 😂)
I love you two! I am just so glad I subscribed when i did! I have 16 of your earlier videos to watch. I loved watching when you built your defender camper! i love it! But I am still with jess about the toilet rolls though lol And Jon, I love your new hair cut! See you both next Saturday xx
Good to see your back in Good Ol Norfolk. A very enjoyable adventure for us on the other side of the screen. When you look at other holiday experiences that last only a couple of weeks. Your overall costs don’t look too bad when you take into account the time you spent away. Good to hear that you’re keep the old girl for future Epic Adventures.
That’s what we think mate, you could spend that on a 2 week all inclusive so was happy with the costs really especially as the Nordics are quite expensive 👍
That was a great holiday I had with you guys , enjoyed every moment , the scenery was unreal , you guys are so lucky to be so close to so many countries that you can drive to. Look forward to Africa in the Landy . Aus
Absolutely love you guys sooooo entertaining and loved the whole journey. Oh and if you change your mind about selling the Sainsbury’s van give me a shout. Your craftsmanship was great! Keep up the good work guys!
Dohh, now I know how it ends ☹ I'm still playing catch up on your previous videos and clicked on this without thinking. Thanks for the honest breakdown of the costs, now back to my catch up quest
