NC500 - the Highlands and what you need to know

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  • #vanlifeuk #nc500 #scotland We travel the Highlands from Tain to Wick in this episode, on the East Coast of Scotland, on our North Coast 500 van life UK road trip
    Disaster struck on our NC500 campervan park-up for the night, proving UK Van Life isn't always easy, especially in the far North East of Scotland where Amazon take a week to get there 😅
    Also in this video, we eat some Vegan food meals in Dornach, and drink hot chocolate at Cocoa Mountain, where they thankfully have plant-based Milks
    And aren't Scottish beaches stunning!!
    Before heading off to Big Burn Waterfall in Golspie, followed by the amazing Dunrobin Castle. Then off to Wick (the furthest point on our trip yet)
    We love the East Coast of Scotland and thoroughly recommend the whole NC500 Road trip, it should be on everyone's bucket list as the scenery is just spectacular, and the people are wonderful & friendly
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  • @orapronobis2149
    @orapronobis2149 ปีที่แล้ว

    December 23 2022: Your journey is full of beautiful adventures and the ones you could do without like the battery. You both handle the concerns together, how stronger it makes both of you as a couple. Liam you are so incredible to continue to reassure Janine from safety to car parking. Life is what the challenges bridge us stronge. Thank you for sharing your life good and bad and indifferent. You are truly transparent.

  • @orapronobis2149
    @orapronobis2149 ปีที่แล้ว

    December 23 2022: Although at times we do need that lift the best is outside into nature. Even today here in Maryland the weather is very nippy but with a few layers and gloves what a treat. Loving your journey that you so openly take us all on. This too gives us I believe when we are shut in a time to feel rejuvinated with your walks. Good for Janine to putting one foot in fromt of the other.

  • @stephainerose8765
    @stephainerose8765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stephanie 🌹 Rose here from, FLORIDA🌴This my be my most favorite video from you🦈

  • @paddockprojects5037
    @paddockprojects5037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Catching up with you backlog of videos while my leg is broken. Loving the vids

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are here to serve, rest easy ♥️

  • @Will111ism
    @Will111ism 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome loving your vlogs & beauty & info.... Scotland here ☝️🎩🙏

  • @skippy6462
    @skippy6462 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ Forest bathing. We're doing nc500 so I'm doing my research 😊

  • @stephenwabaxter
    @stephenwabaxter ปีที่แล้ว

    Catching up on your tour of Scotland whilst you are in India. The Highland are beautiful and I was fortunate to live and work there for a few years.

  • @craigwilliams4161
    @craigwilliams4161 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for an enjoyable and beautiful video.

  • @freespiritnufc5661
    @freespiritnufc5661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You really have made my day,, brilliant vid and very likable couple thanks 🙉😁

  • @jayneboulton4672
    @jayneboulton4672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We e just moved up here from Essex. We live in Spittal. In between wick and Thurso. We love it

  • @joannebedford2695
    @joannebedford2695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying your videos. Hi from Cape Town

  • @SolitaryDan
    @SolitaryDan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only came across your channel a few days ago and already binged most of your videos up until this point.
    You both seem like really nice down to earth people, I'm loving following your adventure so far.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for joining us 💚

  • @shakti6958
    @shakti6958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw loving your videos guys ❤ I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction to the West Coast 😊 and definitely keeping my fingers crossed for the battery!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Clare, it's pending. Thank you for watching us tackle Scotland 🙏

  • @JennyMackie
    @JennyMackie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve just binge watched your Scottish adventure!! I hope you got the charger !! Can’t wait for the next video!!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love a good binge watch haha! Thanks so much for doing so 💗

  • @melodydonnallie6471
    @melodydonnallie6471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *Happy Trails Guys* Loving Following your travels.. Much love Mx

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love having you join us on the travel, thanks so much for watching and commenting...really means a lot to us x

  • @emmad6978
    @emmad6978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to the next one, really enjoying these videos. Hope you have better luck with the new charger!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Emma, these things happen I guess. We will get it all sorted 👍

  • @racheltaylor6578
    @racheltaylor6578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was going to say go and see the whaligoe steps but you did go and see them.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We did but they were closed unfortunately

  • @bevgeorge3942
    @bevgeorge3942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fabulous video, totally agree about getting out in nature, lol you guys you're awesome 👌

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Bev, can't be a bit of nature to cure the blues 💙

  • @thetaeisenberg9902
    @thetaeisenberg9902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on reaching 10k fam saw your post on the Facebook group that has sharing Sunday

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thank you! We are thrilled, and thanks for following and commenting 😀

  • @juliehawkes1050
    @juliehawkes1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video that scenery is so beautiful.so sorry about your camera hope you managed to get it soughted.the hat looks nice janine take carexx

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, we are persistent so we will.make it work haha

  • @lynby2108
    @lynby2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fun, Scotland is an amazing place. I’d love you to tour the Lake District!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's 100% on our list, don't worry 😉

  • @rachelcharris
    @rachelcharris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys so much and you are fast becoming definitely one of my favourite TH-camrs.

  • @doodlesparklecleaning
    @doodlesparklecleaning 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm watching your videos back to back, so interesting! 🙌🙌

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we appreciate that 🙏

  • @Blackout78866
    @Blackout78866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy trails I live in Macduff goodluck on your journey

  • @Beardychiel
    @Beardychiel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is always epic scenery.

  • @ChloeButlin
    @ChloeButlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoying getting the inspo ready for our trip! Hope you get your batteries sorted!

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get our lives sorted you mean 🤣 Glad the videos are helping 👌

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yer this travel channel is grt isn't it. Liam and Janine bring good detailed content with regards to the sightseeing and vegan food opportunities ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @rachydavidson1940
    @rachydavidson1940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am from embo and milk and honey is my cousins shop 😊

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are pleased to have visited and featured it, amazing food!!!

  • @hArtyTruffle
    @hArtyTruffle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can eat the Gorse flowers. They have a pleasant sweetness to them. Edit: be careful to positively identify it though as I believe there is atleast one, possibly more, that can be mistaken for Gorse. Gorse has thorns. Pretty sure that’s the main identifier. But as with all foraging, don’t take anyone’s word on it (I’m sure you know that anyway), always double check for yourselves.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good advice, and will take note 👍 Lovely plant though 😀

  • @000caro555
    @000caro555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys, hope you get your charger soon. X 🥰

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We move forward positively as always, thanks so much for watching 🙏

  • @jeannettesmith2698
    @jeannettesmith2698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Janine a Electric fan heater may be be better for you in the van Jeannette Smith

  • @calSwain8282
    @calSwain8282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wife never been but we will be doing a vanlife trip soon and possibly moving back to the Highlands as I know once she sees that scenery I won't get her back to England lol

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know what Cal, I think you are right haha

  • @kie1937
    @kie1937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video. Thanks for sharing and promoting the vegan eateries.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers man, always a pleasure

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope all is well over there mate 👍

    • @kie1937
      @kie1937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays Saigon is okay. No tourism. Your videos are making me miss the UK, but not the cold.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kie1937 yeah, although mate the last 3 days have been 🌞🌞🌞 everyone has gone mad haha

  • @wildaboutcooking2594
    @wildaboutcooking2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait til you get to North Wales, its just as stunning 😉 I have lived here a year now, by the sea and mountains, and everyday I can’t believe it, the scenery is just stunning. 🙂 You must stop at The Eating Gorilla cafe. 😉

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh we will, don't worry! 😍

    • @wildaboutcooking2594
      @wildaboutcooking2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays Yeah!! Its near where I live so I get to go often, the food and the owners/staff are lovely. Enjoying seeing your travels. 😉must get to Scotland one day, I’d love to go to the Orkney Islands.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wildaboutcooking2594 ooo yes same

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eating Gorilla cafe sounds like a fun and interesting name 😁 also you sound like me. Re I am also a scenery lover😁

  • @DVWNatSecResearcher
    @DVWNatSecResearcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun, fun video. Janine is so right about the restorative value in nature. Walking in nature can change so much. And now I have another new expression, 'cast-off cake.' It was so funny when Liam said that. AND I can't wait to visit Scotland.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha it feels like that sometimes doesn't it? "Do you have a Vegan Cake?"
      "Yes we have a Vegan and gluten free cake, just to shut everyone up"
      In this case though it was bloody fantastic 👏

  • @carlyrose6303
    @carlyrose6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have lots of gorse here in Cornwall too ✨

  • @davidforman6191
    @davidforman6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorse flower has a flavour very similar to coconut.

  • @thehighlander4771
    @thehighlander4771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos guys evanton is pronounced like heaventon keep up the good work 👍

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So no "Van" in it? We must be obsessed with vans or something

    • @thehighlander4771
      @thehighlander4771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays yeah it has van just the pronounced different from what you says no big deal like 👍👍I’m from fort William nice scenic route to mallaig and morar beach you look over to Skye if yous ever round this way. Videos are great 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thehighlander4771 thanks for the heads up mate 🥳

  • @emmagray8666
    @emmagray8666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scotland looks beautiful, hope you are making some fond memories along your way, are you planning on visiting Yorkshire at all?

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yorkshire is a definite for this year 😍

  • @elsalisa146
    @elsalisa146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honey as far as I know always comes from bee’s so it can’t be vegan. Other wise the landscape is beautiful and the video enjoyable.

  • @juliehawkes1050
    @juliehawkes1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys hope you don't mind me asking who is the artist of your theme tune love itxx

  • @andrewmcintosh6413
    @andrewmcintosh6413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to the Highlands. Most UK companies don't recognise Highland postcodes as "mainland UK", so point blankly refuse to deliver to Inverness or North of it. Trust me, it's so fecking frustrating.
    Also it's mountainous, so obviously you won't always get a phone signal.
    It's not like the central belt of Scotland nor populated places in England.
    Keep a look out for pot holes ;-)
    Enjoy.

  • @davidbrims5825
    @davidbrims5825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you visit the Isle of Arran ? Most tourists visit the Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull. While Arran always gets overlooked.

  • @paulguidi6763
    @paulguidi6763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute loving follow you guys journey, I hope you manage to get a charger soon. Enjoy the fantastic scenery, I started following you guy initially as a fellow vegan. I worry every time I travel that I can't find vegan options, take care and most of all have a blast.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Paul, that means a lot. Hope we get to show you lots of vegan food along the way 🥰

  • @genemaughan1046
    @genemaughan1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely stunning. I do envy you both. Enjoy the rest of your trip. x

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Gene, we aren't taking any of it for granted 🙏

  • @WestcliffGoPro
    @WestcliffGoPro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love these ‘Van Life’ videos. As a fellow TH-cam Creator I even watched all the ads as this is now your full time income so doing my bit to help you guys out. The new hat looks fab on you Janine but defo not on you Liam 😂😂. Stay safe both of you and really looking forward to the next video 🌱🌱✌🏻✌🏻

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha that hat is way more suited to Janine, she won't take it off now. Thanks for watching the ads, you really don't have to, but we appreciate the support 🙌

    • @WestcliffGoPro
      @WestcliffGoPro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays Oh yeah, and also don’t worry to much about having to use your phones for filming. What makes this channel is you guys….honest and real, so the phone videos just make it more real for me 😀😀

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WestcliffGoPro aw thanks man, that's good feedback for us. We are far from polished haha, but always aiming to up our photography, but without losing the rawness if you know what I mean? 🙏

    • @WestcliffGoPro
      @WestcliffGoPro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThoseHappyDays you’ll never lose the rawness with better quality equipment, but these disasters happen so if it’s phone camera for the next few videos then that’s absolutely fine by me. Remember it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters 🌱✌🏻

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WestcliffGoPro absolutely, totally agree mate. Thanks for that advice 🙌

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The North East Coast of Scotland technically is the Tayside, Fife and Grampian area so you're actually in the Highlands which is near the West Coast so you're on the North East Coast of the Highlands which is West of the Grampian area. Great video and food otherwise 👌 Those Happy Days.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus, it'd so complicated up here 😫🤣

    • @crimsonwizard2560
      @crimsonwizard2560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tayside and Fife, what planet are you on?

  • @robertschriek1353
    @robertschriek1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe a silly question, but does Janine drive?

  • @jojex4505
    @jojex4505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You think this is epic? Come back to Argyll and the west coast going down the Kintyre peninsula. Trust me - it’s beautiful. (I do live here so a bit biased 😂)

  • @jenniferh.7219
    @jenniferh.7219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is a tour of their van? Thank you!

  • @hadamsfly
    @hadamsfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We have just left Dornoch! Gutted we didn’t see this before we left, we missed so many little vegan treats in that town! We’re up North now near Thurso, lots planned 😁

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw yes but you get another chance at Cocoa Mountain in Durness...look out for it and enjoy the journey x

    • @hadamsfly
      @hadamsfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays ah thank you!! We will keep a look out, we’re enjoying it so much so far 😁❤️

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hadamsfly so pleased to hear that! You have the weather too hopefully x

    • @hadamsfly
      @hadamsfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThoseHappyDays we have had amazing weather so far, sunburnt and sweaty today! Sorry to see you hit the gloomy weather 🥺

  • @thefirst555
    @thefirst555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should be able to plug the camera in via USB to. Charge the battery ?

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't work unfortunately, we tried that one

  • @travellingyoginikas
    @travellingyoginikas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING 10000 SUBSCRIBERS.
    AWESOME VLOG 😁🚐 Hard to say wot my fave parts of the vlog were as there were many. I like the vegan sandwich and soup for sure. But then again all is do is think about my stomach 😁 hahahahaha. The waterfall was beautiful and you 2 r soooooo ENTERTAINING 😁😁😁😁😁 You peeps are my true inspiration as I also have a travel channel. 😁 I think you work well on content given the vegan friendly places you show and the information you give about distance and sightseeing. Hope u got the new battery and ya got round to having ya vegan curry in the end. Ahhh also I liked the hot choc whooop. I told ya that all I do is think about my stomach. 😁 Looking forward to your next vlog. Keep the sightseeing and the food info coming it's all fab. You make my day.
    Namaste and Blessings
    Kas ❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for tuning in Kas, hope all is good in India 💕

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThoseHappyDays hey yes all is well in Gokarna where I live thanks. 😁

  • @lensrig
    @lensrig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry but I will subscribe again when you have finished your run around Scotland like everyone else with a campervan or Motorhome

  • @markwilson2487
    @markwilson2487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some interesting pronunciations of place names. You’re not doing yourself any favours parking overnight where your not meant to.

  • @vegansuponhull7946
    @vegansuponhull7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bad times on the camera, the sea looks picturesque at least. Storage wise might be worth getting some cloud backup (Although depends on Internet access I guess).

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the cloud thing would work but one bar of 4g it would take months to upload haha

    • @vegansuponhull7946
      @vegansuponhull7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays Deffo have to abuse some WIFI hot spots lol. Always maybe worth checking out Hot UK deals maybe for some bargain external drive options, they are getting fairly cheap these days. (Be careful on brand though, and if you need me to check lemme know. Certain brands have high failure rates).

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vegansuponhull7946 just bought a 4Tb one...I remember when 500GB was the highest you can get haha

    • @vegansuponhull7946
      @vegansuponhull7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays I remember 70GB costing around 80 quid and when a PC died once I had to deal with a 1.6GB drive and enough RAM to run either a game or music but so old it couldn't do both.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vegansuponhull7946 times have changed massively if you think about it. That £80 then bought you 70GB, now that £80 just bought us 4TB - crazy

  • @brianjohnston3707
    @brianjohnston3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the NC500 trip, but I didn't realize you two were vegan' you should mention it more 🙄 😂

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I wish that was the first time we heard that 😅