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Escaping Reality
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Escaping Reality, a channel where we journey to many different locations across the UK and Europe from where we get outside, visit the local area, explore the landscape and experience the great outdoors - sharing our trips, travels and adventures through the medium of film, drone footage and photography.
Travelling in our Adria Twin Supreme 640 SLB.
We both enjoy a plant based diet and may take you with us to some of the vegan cafes, restaurants and eateries that we find on our trips.
Andrew has a passion for photography inspired by his late father who sparked his interest from a very early age. He also enjoys film making and videography which combined with the van trips provides all the ingredients for the channel.
Thank you , Andrew and Vicky.
Gear
Nikon D5300
Insta 360 X3
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI MIc
iPhone 11 XR
Lenses:
Nikkor 10-24mm f3.5
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
Travelling in our Adria Twin Supreme 640 SLB.
We both enjoy a plant based diet and may take you with us to some of the vegan cafes, restaurants and eateries that we find on our trips.
Andrew has a passion for photography inspired by his late father who sparked his interest from a very early age. He also enjoys film making and videography which combined with the van trips provides all the ingredients for the channel.
Thank you , Andrew and Vicky.
Gear
Nikon D5300
Insta 360 X3
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI MIc
iPhone 11 XR
Lenses:
Nikkor 10-24mm f3.5
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
HAY-on-WYE | By Drone and on Foot | River Walk | Hay Town & Castle
This week’s van life adventure sees us take the Adria Twin Supreme to Hay-on-Wye where we take a stroll along the River Wye and explore the town and castle.
So join us as we see Hay by drone and on foot, take a walk along the River Wye to The Warren and share a few photographs along the way.
We loved The Bean Box a family run business situated on the banks of the picturesque river Wye, offering ample seating in the garden and at the water’s edge. The perfect location to refuel as you sit back and relax while you enjoy watching the wildlife.
www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/visit/the-bean-box
We stayed at Dark Orchard CL site, a quiet secluded off grid site with NO EHU, toilets or showers tucked away on the edge of Hay-on-Wye, yet only a 5 minute walk to the shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities that this unique Welsh Marches market town has to offer.
The site does offer both fresh water, grey and black waste facilities.
www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/wales/powys/hay-on-wye/Dark-Orchard/
Hay-on-Wye known locally as Hay is a market town and community in Powys, Wales.
With over twenty bookshops, it is often described as a "town of books"; it is both the National Book Town of Wales and the site of the annual Hay Festival.
About Hay Castle
For a thousand years, this remarkable structure has been part of the landscape. Part Norman, part Jacobean and part Victorian, Hay Castle has been a home to invaders, patriots’ citadel, country manor and a world-famous bookshop.
The remains of the castle include a four-storey keep and a beautiful arched gateway. The multi-gabled Jacobean manor was severely damaged by fire in 1939, and again in 1977. Remnants of the 18th century formal gardens and 19th century terraced gardens can still be seen.
The present day castle in the heart of Hay-on-Wye - sometimes called the Town of Books - site of the Hay Literary Festival, which for ten days every year attracts the most exciting writers, thinkers and artists to inspire and entertains hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Escaping Reality, a channel where we journey to many different locations across the UK and Europe from where we get outside, visit the local area, explore the landscape and experience the great outdoors - sharing our trips, travels and adventures through the medium of film, drone footage and photography.
Travelling in our Adria Twin Supreme 640 SLB.
We both enjoy a plant based diet and may take you with us to some of the vegan cafes, restaurants and eateries that we find on our trips.
Andrew has a passion for photography inspired by his late father who sparked his interest from a very early age. He also enjoys film making and videography which combined with the van adventures provides all the ingredients for the channel.
Filmed on 1st & 2nd July 2024
Thank you , Andrew and Vicky.
00:00 Hay-on-Wye by Drone
00:42 Welcome & Introduction
01:02 Dark Orchard Certified Location Site
01:36 Recap
02:39 River Walk Hay-on-Wye
03:19 Vegan Snack at the Bean Box
03:33 River Walk Hay to The Warren
05:16 A Wander around Hay
05:52 Hay Castle
06:52 Chat about Hay
08:09 Hay-on-Wye Landscapes by Drone
09:12 Final Thoughts and Outro
Gear
Nikon D5300
Insta 360 X3
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI MIc
iPhone 11 XR
Lenses:
Nikkor 10-24mm f3.5
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
So join us as we see Hay by drone and on foot, take a walk along the River Wye to The Warren and share a few photographs along the way.
We loved The Bean Box a family run business situated on the banks of the picturesque river Wye, offering ample seating in the garden and at the water’s edge. The perfect location to refuel as you sit back and relax while you enjoy watching the wildlife.
www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/visit/the-bean-box
We stayed at Dark Orchard CL site, a quiet secluded off grid site with NO EHU, toilets or showers tucked away on the edge of Hay-on-Wye, yet only a 5 minute walk to the shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities that this unique Welsh Marches market town has to offer.
The site does offer both fresh water, grey and black waste facilities.
www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/wales/powys/hay-on-wye/Dark-Orchard/
Hay-on-Wye known locally as Hay is a market town and community in Powys, Wales.
With over twenty bookshops, it is often described as a "town of books"; it is both the National Book Town of Wales and the site of the annual Hay Festival.
About Hay Castle
For a thousand years, this remarkable structure has been part of the landscape. Part Norman, part Jacobean and part Victorian, Hay Castle has been a home to invaders, patriots’ citadel, country manor and a world-famous bookshop.
The remains of the castle include a four-storey keep and a beautiful arched gateway. The multi-gabled Jacobean manor was severely damaged by fire in 1939, and again in 1977. Remnants of the 18th century formal gardens and 19th century terraced gardens can still be seen.
The present day castle in the heart of Hay-on-Wye - sometimes called the Town of Books - site of the Hay Literary Festival, which for ten days every year attracts the most exciting writers, thinkers and artists to inspire and entertains hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Escaping Reality, a channel where we journey to many different locations across the UK and Europe from where we get outside, visit the local area, explore the landscape and experience the great outdoors - sharing our trips, travels and adventures through the medium of film, drone footage and photography.
Travelling in our Adria Twin Supreme 640 SLB.
We both enjoy a plant based diet and may take you with us to some of the vegan cafes, restaurants and eateries that we find on our trips.
Andrew has a passion for photography inspired by his late father who sparked his interest from a very early age. He also enjoys film making and videography which combined with the van adventures provides all the ingredients for the channel.
Filmed on 1st & 2nd July 2024
Thank you , Andrew and Vicky.
00:00 Hay-on-Wye by Drone
00:42 Welcome & Introduction
01:02 Dark Orchard Certified Location Site
01:36 Recap
02:39 River Walk Hay-on-Wye
03:19 Vegan Snack at the Bean Box
03:33 River Walk Hay to The Warren
05:16 A Wander around Hay
05:52 Hay Castle
06:52 Chat about Hay
08:09 Hay-on-Wye Landscapes by Drone
09:12 Final Thoughts and Outro
Gear
Nikon D5300
Insta 360 X3
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI MIc
iPhone 11 XR
Lenses:
Nikkor 10-24mm f3.5
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
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WILD SWIMMING in the WYE | Why does Vicky do the Driving? |
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This week’s Van Life adventure sees us take the Adria Twin Supreme to Glasbury where we take a stroll along the River Wye and go Wild Swimming. So join us as we take a walk along the River Wye, have a chat and then go wild swimming. See the caravan site and facilities at which we stayed and follow us as we journey to Hay-on-Wye where we ask the all important question “Why does Vicky do the Driv...
A wander around ROSS-ON-WYE | Talking Kayaks | Church Walk | Cracking Camper Van Site
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This week’s van life adventure sees us take the Adria Twin Supreme to Ross-on-Wye where we take a stroll along the River Wye walk and explore the town. So come along on the tour, hear about our peaked interest in buying a Kayak, take a walk to The Parish Church - St. Bridget's, Bridstow and see the site at which we stayed - a cracking little Certified Caravan Site just 20 minutes walk from Ross...
Camper Van Adventure to the Forest of Dean - Meet RALPH and OSCAR
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This week’s van life adventure sees us take the Adria Twin Supreme to the Forest of Dean where we introduce our two Cavapoo dogs, Ralph and Oscar. So join us as we walk along Blackpool Brook at Wenchford to Mallard’s Pike and then head to Ross-on-Wye. We stayed at a cracking little Certified Caravan Site just 20 minutes walk from Ross-on-Wye - Benhall Farm, Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, H...
Galloway Forest Park Adria Van Adventure
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Join us on this week's adventure as we explore Galloway Forest Park taking in the sights at the Wild Goat park, Murray’s Monument and Talnotry Waterfall ; Grey Mare's Tail Trail Wild Goat Park The car park for Wild Goat Park is on the north side of A712 (also known as The Queen's Way) between Newton Stewart and New Galloway. Getting to know Galloway's wild goats: These hairy, long-horned animal...
The Van Adventure continues in NORTHERN IRELAND in our Adria Twin Supreme.
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In this week's adventure we take the ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Larne in Northern Ireland and head down to the Titanic Quarter and into Belfast before travelling to our park up in Grey Abbey. Titanic Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a large-scale waterfront regeneration, comprising historic maritime landmarks, film studios, education facilities, apartments, a riverside entertainme...
Heading to SCOTLAND in our Adria Van and We Sprang a Leak !
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In this week's adventure we head to Scotland in our Adria Twin Supreme for a couple of days prior to taking the ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Larne in Northern Ireland. Day two we had planned to drive around the Dumfries and Galloway region prior to heading to Greenloch House www.greenloch.co.uk/ for our evening park up. That was until we sprang a leak in the van! Join us as we travel north ...
Take a trip round the Forest of Dean
Thanks 🙏🏻
The WYE is soooooooooo dirty full of farm poo flowing into it one of the dirty rivers you can swim in from the forest of Dean
Thankfully we survived and are still alive to tell the tale !!
What a picturesque village, both by air and land. So many quaint little shops. With that many bookshops, JoAnna would have just been in heaven! She searches out book stores wherever we go! Loved the drone footage and image Andrew. It really shows off England's natural beauty. I love that Vicky seems to be in the videos more and more - how is she feeling about the YT life? Great video you two, we both really enjoyed it! Hope you are both doing well despite the troubles we've been seeing. Chat soon!
Many thanks Paul and it’s been an arduous week with the troubles but we’re away in the van at the moment so trying to not let politics, the troubles and the violence intrude on our time away - thanks so much for both watching and enjoying the tour. We spent a good few hours in the shops and really enjoyed perusing them all. Vicky is a little camera shy tbh so we shall see how it goes it future episodes ☺️ Really appreciate the comments and kind words and catch up soon 👍🏻👍🏻
Looks a great town to visit and a very enjoyable tour 👍🏻
It really is! Thanks for watching 👀
Looks like a nice relaxing time in Hay-on-Wye.
Thanks for watching and it certainly was Andy ! No t far from your neck of the woods today on our travels 🚐
@@Escaping_Real1ty Where are you today?
Just walked the dogs along a lovey long stretch of sandy beach from where we can see Teeside Wind Farm, there’s an iconic pier and cliff tramway - I’m sure you can guess !
@@Escaping_Real1ty Oh yes.
Bonjour! like. good vlog.
Thank you very much!
An adventure packed episode this week. I think Oscar is safe from Kestrels, we did see a Goshawk in Northumberland recently, now they're huge, and I think anything rabbit sized would be prey. The dip in the Wye looked fun, trying to swim with a 360 camera looked a bit tricky though, I expect the water temp was very invigorating. So we know who the better driver is, but who is the better cook?
Thanks for watching Andy and it was a really enjoyable day or two and yes Oscar is safe from any predatory birds 🦅 Swimming one handed was a challenge but all in all good cause 🤣 I really enjoyed it and it was lovely and warm once you were in. Your question of course will make for future content in another episode so thanks for the idea 💡 All the best and look forward to more of Cornwall later👍🏻
What a great spot along the Wye for the swimming ! Loved it 👍🏻
Thanks for watching and it’s a cracking place to stay for a wander and a swim 🤣
A great trip guys and loved the swimming 🏊♀️
Thank you 🙏🏻 Really enjoyed this leg of the trip 👍🏻👌🏻
Lovely video. You passed my Dad's memorial bench on your walk ♥️
Thank you Nicola and I never knew that 😢 We did think of him whilst we were there and commented on the fact we could see why he’d moved to the area - it’s a beautiful part of the country.
I live in the forest of Dean very very lovely in winter with snow when we get it x
I can imagine its beautiful in Winter and you’re lucky to live there :) Thanks for watching 😊
@@Escaping_Real1ty there are loads of wild deer wild boar yes we are very lucky to live in a beautiful place plus we have sheep just walking about the place take care and enjoy your holidays x
@daisy3639 aw thank you 🙏🏻
Mmmm toasted teacakes! Looks like you were having fun editing the 360 camera footage, Andrew. Ross-on-Wye looks pretty nice plus the walk along the river too.
Ha ha I was Andy - having a good play around and see what I could do ! Ross was beautiful and it was a shame the old market was covered in scaffold and sheets but just another reason to revisit - cheers
Great video Andrew! Looked like a lovely riverwalk and a very nice day. We rented kayaks this summer for a paddle down our local river. We had a great time and think we will be buying our own - waiting to see if they go on sale over the winter. Loved all those shops in town, especially that iron monger shop you visited - I would love that type of store. And £10 per night sounds like quite a bargain for that beautiful location! Great to see you and Vicky and the dogs! Really enjoyed this adventure! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for watching Paul and we are quite set on the kayak idea - likewise we will be looking at any sale prices too ! We really enjoyed a good wander and mooch around the town and it’s always good to patronise the local businesses too. We stayed for two nights and loved visiting Ross and the site was the ideal spot for our base. Thanks again and all the best - catch up soon 👍🏻
Sorry for the late comment on this one Andrew. I watched as soon as it was released and intended to leave a comment at the time but ..busy summer! Glad to have met Ralph & Oscar - what cuties they are and look to be an amazing part of the family! I understand Oscar lagging behind a bit. Our 14 year old loves to hike with us. He has the will but not the way anymore. I actually carry him in a doggy backpack now, letting him out from time to time to "hike" for himself. Dogs just make our lives so much better, don't they? Getting ready to watch the brand new video now!
A man’s best friend as they say ! No need to apologise Paul and thanks again for watching. Funnily enough we were talking about the dog rucksacks for Oscar as soon he won’t be able to manage the full hike - we’ve just found out Ralph has a heart murmur 😔 although at present it doesn’t appear to deter his appetite or ability for a good walk 🙏🏻 All the best and take care 👍🏻
Enjoyed the river walk and look around Ross - good choice of vinyl Andrew 👍🏻👍🏻 beautiful drone shots and looks like you had a great time there !
Many thanks for watching and we had a cracking time there - really well worth a visit 👍🏻
Looks a beautiful spot to stay and from where to explore guys - gorgeous weather you enjoyed too and good luck with the kayak !
Many thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the wander 👍🏻
Looked like a nice wander through the woodland, the dogs must have loved it. We have one vegetarian in our household so for most of the week we're vegetarian, as it's easier to make one meal for all.
Thanks for watching Andy and it’s a beautiful place with many more trails and tracks to explore . I’ve been vegan 🌱 for nearly eight years now but started as a vegetarian in a very similar vein to your situation. Thanks again and all the best 👌🏻
A beautiful brook and Forest walk guys 👌🏻 Looks a great spot to walk the dogs too 🐶👍🏻
Thanks - it’s a gorgeous spot and well worth a visit - so many more tracks and trails to explore too 👍🏻
A beautiful woodland wander and great to see Ralph and Oscar 🐶 💙
Thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed 😊
Just come across the channel, lovely, we really did enjoy watching all three vids. Wendy & Darren
Thanks so much! 😊 So glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching ☺️
NIce wander Andrew. The waterfall was very pretty, did you take the Nikon or is that on the list for the next visit?
Thanks for watching Andy - I had all my gear with me but being a “family” walk it left no time for photography per se ! Maybe next time indeed 👍🏻
@@Escaping_Real1ty Sounds very familiar Andrew. We visited some falls in Cornwall on Sunday and I felt the pressure not to spend too long taking photos when in reality I could have spent all afternoon playing with compositions.
@OutandaboutwithAndy all about getting the balance right 👍🏻
Some great scenery there guys and looks a wonderful spot to explore - especially the goat park - Thanks for the tour 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did 👍🏻
Sorry for the late comment Andrew, have me mom here with us this summer and doing endless DIY projects! I'm always struck by the lack of trees on the hills and mountains over there but then you have a beautiful patch of forest. What a hike to that amazing waterfall! Well worth the effort to get there! Glad the weather cooperated a little bit for you both, definitely makes hiking a little more enjoyable - did sound a bit windy though. The goats were adorable. I think I would have spent my whole day with them! Fantastic video my friend, really enjoyed the look around! Hope you both are doing well, can't wait for the next installment! Take care pal!
No need to apologise Paul and thanks for watching ! Life is busy !! Loved the hike and if it had been warmer (and not so windy!) I might have had a dip (but that's for another video!) We almost went straight home but decided to take the route through Galloway anyway and glad we did as it dried up enough for the walk and we got to see the goats, the monument and the falls. Good luck with the DIY and catch up soon :)
Some stunning scenery there mate , the waterfalls looked amazing. Certainly looks like a home from home that vehicle! Hope your well mate 👍
Many thanks Lee and it’s a beautiful part of the country . Loving the van trips and it certainly is our second home on wheels !
Looks like you're enjoying the van life adventure, Andrew. Nice video and some great places to visit.
Yes we are Andrew - loving travelling around and experiencing new places - have van will travel 👍🏻
Nice to see Vicky in a video, and she looked like she was quite enjoying herself driving the van! Sorry to hear about the van springing a bit of a leak, hopefully that is the extent of it's growing pains for quite a while. Lovely little campground you ended up at...loved the animal sounds in the background, very relaxing. I'm looking forward to the ferry crossing and trip to Northern Ireland! Hope you all are doing well, always wondered to see a new video from you my friend (I'm still on a bit of a YT break). Take great care!
Many thanks Paul and she loves driving the van ! We had a bunch of fixes undertaken last week and just down to the oven grill igniter being replaced ( it doesn’t fire currently) so fingers crossed that’s all 🤞🏻 The little site was a hidden gem . These travel videos are so different to the landscape photography ones to make and it’s early days but leaned much while making the first three and got plans on how to improve going forward- enjoy the break and catch up soon 👋🏻
Looked like a great place to stay over, Andrew. Shame about the teething troubles with the new van. I guess it's like having a snagging list with a new house, getting it out and using it is the only way to find the faults.
Thanks Andy and it was a stunning little stop over - we have learned much about the van and its faults (most of which have been resolved now thankfully) through getting out and about which as you say is the real only way to discover them . Thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻