Life in a small village at the Scottish-English border
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I will be traveling with a dear friend of mine, Melissa, whom I first met on a trip to Lanzhou, China, in 2017. We've been close friends ever since and have decided to embark on a five-day journey together, exploring the charming towns and villages along the English-Scottish border.
Our trip began in Wooler, a quaint market town in Northumberland, Northeast England, just on the edge of Scotland. We stayed at the Black Bull Inn, a cozy pub that offered accommodations for £70 per night, including breakfast. Refreshed and ready, we set out for a day of exploration and hill walking to take in the stunning landscapes.
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In 2013, I started my solo travel journey, leaving Indonesia in 2016 to become a full-time traveller and TH-cam creator. My background in International Relations has fueled a profound interest in exploring different countries. My content focuses on exploring different cultures through the lens of a solo female traveller, aiming to capture real-life interactions and experiences.
My travels kicked off with a five-month trip across Asia, after which I moved to China in January 2017 to work as an English teacher-my first time living abroad. I left China in 2018 to fully commit to creating videos on TH-cam, where I share my travels and the cultures I encounter.
Living nomadically since 2016, I settled in England in early 2022 after marrying my British husband, David. Now based in the UK, I continue to travel and share my adventures on TH-cam.
I'm lucky to live about 30mins from this area,it truly is a wonderful relaxed place
Nice your place was amazing❤
I can't believe how beautiful this place is, The country must be very beautiful and I can't believe you're there. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us, Enjoy your trip and Enjoy your life.
I'm from Wooler! I was not expecting to see it when I clicked on this video 😂😂 I'm glad you had a lovely time ❤❤❤
Great video, I will start subscribing! I went to the Scottish Borders (w my then girlfriend) 10 years ago, we walked St. Cuthbert's Way (100 km in 4 days), and were equally flabbergasted by all the quaint villages we encountered. One night we slept in a barn and the host woke us up in the morning with organic coffee and eggs. Wooler, Bowden, Kirk Yetholm are all massively interesting (we are from Oslo), and the hike showcases the best of Scottish nature with tons of sheep in between. We ended up in Lindisfarne and then travelled by bus to Berwick, and after an evening of exploring the quay, harbor, fortifications and city, and a great night and full Scottish breakfast in a B&B, we returned to Edinburgh and Mile High. Wish you all the best on your journey and love your mastering of the British vocabulary - I am learning new words every minute from your video!
Looks like you are following in the footsteps of the Vikings of old...
Hello Madam.. I was a forester in Wildlife Forest Department (Bor Tiger projects maharastra India). In 2018, I got disabled in my left leg above the knee in a road accident. Now I walk on ottobock's 🦵 3r80. Till now, I have completed 5🎖️ marathons of 5 km in Bharat 🇮🇳 Desh. My age is 62.
Your video is very inspiring for me.. ❤️ By watching your TH-cam videos, I also get to see and understand the country and abroad. Which is not 💶 possible for me.
Best wishes to you.
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I went to a boarding school (Duke's Grammar School, Alnwick) years ago, several of the boys came from Wooler. Later I stayed in a B & B with my German friends. It was a really wonderful time, the memory of which is tinged with sadness as my German friend Werner passed on - the breakfast was unbelievably delicious. The Cheviots though rugged are very walkable. I always thought the Cheviot sheep had craggy faces.
Where you had your lunch in, at 6:46 the dug out made of wood you thought was for sheep, is in fact a "Butt" a shooting Butt, you stand in there and shoot Grouse from it.
Grouse are driven towards you by beaters, and you try to shoot them, but they fly very fast.
I lived in Town Yetholm when I was a kid. Great video, it brought me back. One of my Favorite places in the world
Loved your video and the touching interaction with locals! Very fascinating!! (From the USA)
Really surprised to know such a lovely place there. Choice of background music is really amazing and strong enough to almost unearth my lost memory that I’d once lived there long long before my current life…🥹🥹🥹
Dream to be there and Different parts of the world to experience nature, culture, history and lifestyle ❤
You’re in my neck of the woods north east England. The best place in the world.
A beautiful place to stay... I wish I could be there... Thank you for your video.
Exploring a new place is a wonderful experience.. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place
Hi , thanks for the vid , I'm from B A , Arg , I been in the UK several times, from North to South, the four countries, everything is beautiful there , but those villages are really gorgeous , Cheers!! 😊
The natural scenery is very beautiful
Hi Syifa, lovely video; such a dreamy, quiet feel. I love the wide landscapes, with sunny spots and cloud shadows moving across the hills. Looking forward to the next one!
Dreamy and quiet, that’s right Diz! Perhaps a little sleepy even 😂 Love that you described the cloud shadows, the vastness of such landscape is often so breathtaking and meditative!
Watching this video makes me really miss UK and Scotland 😢 UK has been a 2nd home to me since childhood. Really miss being there
Thank you, what a wonderful time
Those hills views and shoot is stunning.. your video such a stressed release pleaser warm and cozy..thankyou for making this..
Ah thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment. I am so happy to hear that the video is a stress reliever 😊
I love the way you presented the place. I was in the UK for several years but decided to back home to Indonesia so I can teach English. 😊
oh syifa I already jarny Scotland
Glosco. Dandi. All was beautiful. Peaceful.my dream. U opened my memorize.thanks fr shears
What a great video! You reminded me of idyllic villages I visited in Cotswold when I was in England back in 2005. Thank you, from Japan.
@@hiyadude2000 you are so welcome!
I wish I had there. What a stunning drone shot...lovely.
Awww what a precious moment to be invited into that home by a local family to enjoy a meal .... I wish there was more kindness like that in the world ... that made me tear up a bit (happy tears)! 😍
@@vondakirkpatrick348 Yes I have been so lucky to be treated with so much kindness throughout my travels ☺️ I often always try to feature locals on my videos when I am lucky and have the ability to do so. Thanks for much for your kind appreciation 😊
too much eye-soothing to watching ur videos and flourishing good vibes
Socializing to other people around the world , was very glad , different views were gather of you Syifa Adriana , you gather also beautiful view along the scottish border .Great!!!👏👏👏.
Thank you so much, Victor! That’s very kind of you😊
What a beautiful area that is so often overlooked.
Agreed, Richard! Have you been to these region?
Charming and peaceful
What a beautiful and picturesque Scottish countryside. I am absolutely speechless right now. Thank you Syifa for this beautiful episode of the Scottish/English borders. I actually can’t wait to see it to myself in the future.
Ah Emanuel, your comment really warms my heart! Thank you so very much ❤ I am sure you’ll get to see it some day in the future 😊
The history is really worth learning especially the border reivers.
Awesome!👍👍 Thanks for sharing this inspiring video.🙏🙏
Thank you I like this video and you speak slowly, I’m so happy from Thailand ❤
Years ago ( 1996 ? ) I had to Drive to Inverness from Southern England . I shared the driving with someone else and we could claim the fuel allowance on expenses ! We worked out there was a shorter route ( The old A1 / Great North Road ? ) leaving the A1but still going the south to north ,but we could still claim the mileage via the A1 and pocket the extra cash ! The road was narrow and windy as I remember , but the country side was stunning and amazing with some lovely towns and villages passed through ! The only Town I remember passing through was Coldstream ! Always wanted to go back and explore the area a bit more but never did !
Fantastic Sam! I love reading this kind of story. Thank you so much for watching and writing this comment.
that intro's arila view took my heart, it's so beautiful
Ah thank you so much! So glad to hear that you like the intro ❤
The video is so interesting that I felt the 18 minutes and 46 + the ads (put together) is still a very short one. Love the landscape, the castle-looking homes and the warm-hearted locals. Thank you, Syifa Ma'am, for yet another engaging content.
Aw thank you so much for your kindest comment! I am glad to hear that it felt short which means that you enjoyed the video thoroughly 😊 Thank you!
So happy to have discovered your TH-cam channel .. this is the first video I've watched and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I've been doing research on my family tree and my ancestry is Scottish. To see this beautiful part of the country makes me happy to think this is where my ancestors/family lived at one time and how lucky they were ... it's absolutely gorgeous!!! I hope to travel here one day to see it in person and learn more about the history. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! Take care and happy travels! ☺
@@vondakirkpatrick348 Hello Vonda, what a lovely comment to hear this from you. Thanks so much for writing me such a long and thoughtful comment as I always love reading them. I have had plenty of videos from Scotland that can be found on this UK playlist: bit.ly/3AQ7Fu2
This video you just watched is part of a series from English-Scottish border region and I filmed some of other ones here: tinyurl.com/mttv9w5m
Hi Syifa,
Everything is so lovely in this video, background music, photography, your calming voice & the beautiful you❤️❤️. Excellent! Well done!
Ahhh thank you so much! I actually had an anxiety attack just before filming this video. To hear such a great feedback is so comforting. Thank you😊
Aww @syifa. We are sitting in the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm watching this. You filmed it so beautifully, and loved our little piece in it - including the dogs too! Can’t wait til you can come back up and spend some more time up here. I’ll get the soup on! X
Thank you so much, Kirsty! It was a great experience to spend time with you all ❤ Loved every second of our conversations 🤗
She missed out on Ad Gafrin distillery in Wooler and the beautiful bike trails through the hills all the way to the ocean.
Hi Syifa, i love your video n content. Something i m looking for. Mary here ...Greetings fr Spore. Thank you for the sharing ! Good job !
WOW, the open landscapes are incredible.
Indeed they are inspiring!
I really enjoyed your vlog. I miss all those sceneries. The cottages in the UK are absolutely gorgeous. A bit different from Denmark but surely the best♥️🇲🇾
Thank you Habibah! I am glad to hear that and yes cottages in the UK are always so charming although a bit too tiny for a family more than 2 to live in 😂
The scenery and the cinematography are just unrivalled. Such an amazing vlog!
@@diofaniprisatya5552 Thank you so much! That’s incredibly kind 😊
Beautiful views from summit of Northumberland national park. Watching from Colorado, Rio Grande National Forest, U.S.A. ❤😊
Hello Michael, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching all the way from Colorado. How incredible!
Makasih ka udah nampilin footage" yang nurunin kadar stress saya haha, scotland emang bener² luar biasa
small village but the view is perfect.
Good blog
In May this year was in London
Visited Edinburgh and self drove for almost 600 kms
Inverness 3 nights
Isle of skype
Glendale etc nice trip
Hi miss..I've just purely by chance watched this video and it really calmed me down.... Congratulations on your expeditions! Keep going !
Beautiful Scottish countryside,looking forward to see it in reality soon,safe and pleasant sightseeing with your companion pal! ❤😅
Thank you, Jeff! I am sure you are looking forward to visiting and experiencing the countryside yourself 😊
English as well
Amazing views of border village of Scotland. Really your presentation is very nice
It’s in England not Scotland.
Hey Syifa, I love the video and the lut. This was very exciting. Sending regards! 💜
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am glad to hear that. 😊
@@SyifaAdriana You are welcome! I'm glad too. 😊
스코틀랜드 너무 아름다워요~~!!!! 다시 가고 싶다~~!!! 땡큐~~!!!!
Thank you so much miss for this video. From Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 🇰🇬
Thank you so much for watching! I miss being in Bishkek, loved my short time in Kyrgyzstan.
The scenery is very beautiful.
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Thank you! It was indeed 😊
Thank you 💕🎉ur post🎉
Wow Syifa what a great opening
Ah thank you so much for saying this!! I am so glad ❤
Thanks for sharing this informative video with such beautiful scenery.
Well done !
Beautiful place and equally beautiful the presenter
Beautiful video , love from India 🇮🇳💙
England 🏴
Scotland 🏴
Wales 🏴😍
Beautiful Scotland 🏴
...charming little town at the borders, Syifa... it looks peaceful, but also a little 'sleepy', which isn't a bad thing, but I wonder how it would be to live there... I really like that you are not just going for the 'in-spots', which are on everyone's bucket list... I never heard of Wooler before, and even the name feels ordinary and traditional, obviously about wool production & products... 🐑😄🏡
Thank you, Jorn! I agree it was very sleepy indeed 😂 I didnt know what to do or how to capture it for the video. Glad that there were locals I bumped into which then made the video a bit more exciting! 😊 Ah thank you so much. I love travelling off-the-beaten track although it’s not often the best performing videos on TH-cam 😅 Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
I live about 7 miles from there in the nearby town of Kelso( well worth a visit). I nice tried to buy a house there but wasn’t successful. Probably just as well as it’s quite high up and can get cut off with snow in the winter.Really beautiful countryside round there as well as the Borders countryside generally. People tend to think of the Highlands when they think of Scotland but the south of the country is also very beautiful if a little less well known. Happy Travels!
That’s so cool! I actually went back and forth to Kelso for a coffee and proper croissant. There’s a local bakery that was opened by a Romanian-Scottish, forgot what it’s called. Thanks so much for watching!
Love your educative videos on different cultures n lifestyles,keep it up Adriana
Ah thank you so much Zephania! That’s very kind
I have viewed almost all your videos for real they are amazing enjoyable,I feel like getting more more, you're a teacher naturally perfect n eloquent,n your personality character suits all your video presentations,make attempt visit Africa especially here in Kenya my country full of amazing cultures n scenarios keep it up Syifa
I like all the thatched rooftops on the little British houses
Such a beautiful place.
Indeed! Thank you so much Leo 😊
Such A beautiful place.🎉
Beautiful and mind blowing. I am fascinated to enjoy it. ❤ ❤❤
Thank you so much, Kamrul 😊
The highlands & the beautiful landscape reminds me while trekking at Lake District on the way to Scotland.
Its just incredible & amazing. You should later go to Wales too and don't forget to cover Colswald where time stood still.
Yes indeed! Thanks so much for watching. I have been to Wales a couple of times but havent made a proper video for TH-cam! I’ll make sure to make one for this month and hope to release it by early August 😊
Mind blowing and facinated to wacht this video
Ms Adriana, your vlogs are premium/world class/high quality 🆒 😊
That's so kind of you to say this. Thank you so much!
Wow, what a lingering memorial view, you looks beautiful
lovely and nice. Thanks. Especially with the moments you stumbled upon locals. I wish you could contact more locals during your journeys to such areas as locals are key elements of that area to be presented.
Thanks so much! I had actually tried contacting locals but didnt have any luck. People in small towns and villages in the UK are a lot more reserved when it comes to filming so I often tried my luck by just winging it and hope for the best!
@@SyifaAdriana ❤Thanks for doing your best. I can't wait to see further videos of yours.
@@homaF-14 Thank you so much 😊 That’s so so kind!
Oh! Wonderful video.👍🏼💚😁
Awesome, I like it when u speak and explain each and every thing❤
I would love to work this country, please guide , how I can reach
good morning, enjoy watching it
Most enjoyable video ❤
Wonderful from phillipines watching 😊
Nice video. Best wishes from Serbia.
It is beautiful weather so cold ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Haha not too cold as this isnt even winter 😂
@@SyifaAdriana yes, I knew, but I feel like winter 😃😃
Incredible ❤❤
Ah thank you so muchhhhh 😊
Nature is very beautiful
Beautiful ❤❤..it’s always in my heart ..
I can hear the wind as y’all walked, unless you added it for effect. Very nice, indeed.
Haha spot on, Terry! It was actually windy when we walked but yeah there was an added windy noise for an extra ambiance and effect 😊
Beautifull place❤
Very beautiful place 😍
Beautiful video.. nature at it's best.. lovely presentation 👌👍👏💐
Indeed! Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊
Looking lovely good looking nice to meet you all the best
Beautiful scenery ❤
Thank you so much!
Great and thank you 😊 🙏 👍
Beautiful video 😊
Very beautiful place
The music is perfect.
Ahhh so glad to hear that as I took so many hours to look for these music!
Wow what a beautiful place yeah❤❤😢😢😢
Hi Syifa...I liked your vlog. Last July 2023, I was in England and Scotland. Scotland is my favourite country. My trip to the UK was wonderful. Your vlog reminded me of my summer vacation visit. Thanks for uploading. 😊
That's so great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, it is very super beautiful place❤❤❤❤❤❤❤, it is enjoying day❤❤❤❤❤
Wow so calm place,i loved,new friend
really beautiful nature.
Hi Syifa,Excellent! Well done!
Thank you so much!
Very intrested video dearly i like this all very much and you are from london