NORWAY - Road tripping across the BEST country in the WORLD for VAN LIFE!
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FACING MY FEARS.. THE LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL IN THE WORLD! (Van Life Norway)
This week Lou faces her ridiculous fear of tunnels, as we drive under the longest road tunnel in the world!! In fact we end up going on a bit of a Norwegian history tour of it's road system, with a fascinating hike across Vindhellavegan visiting a well kept ancient road!
Norway has some of the best hikes in the world, and although this one isn't as famous as perhaps Trolltunga or Pulpit rock, it's definitely interesting!
Join us as we road trip across Norway in this vlog where we are driving and seeing what we find along the way.
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I don't think non vloggers understand how much it disrupts your day having to plant the camera, walk away from it, walk past it, go back an pick it up, catch up to where you were and repeat and then to do that on a bloody steep hill. I'm far too lazy, but that's why your vlogs are so good. Well done Lou.
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Your cinematography and drone shots are absolutely amazing. But what really makes your videos so special is the two of you. You make me happy, you make me laugh, you make me feel as if I'm right there with you. You guys are just too cool ,keep doing what you're doing.
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Another great video
Agree! You both are so funny x love you guys!
I've just discovered your channel and have been binging for the last 2 weeks. I make myself stop after 6 episodes a night! anyhow, I totally sympathize with Lou when it comes to tunnels. i tend to hyperventilate! But I also sympathize with Emily and her snack cupboard.... you tend to get the shakes when it gets too low. Loving your banter and the fact that you are so down to earth. If you ever come to Northern Ontario, Canada you will always have a place to stay here on our farm. AJ and our Molly could run the fields!
The wood on the stave churches is actually bog wood almost petrified, some thousands of years old, the peat in Norway is black so the colour of the wood turns black over time it’s the hardest wood around, and was used in or way to build from circa 2000 + years ago. Norway looks incredible and you two are cracking me up as usual, 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your VanLife with us Old Owl 🦉 Alaya UK.
Actually, it is just pine wood with a high content of resin (the trees were partially debarked some years before being felled, allowing the wood to saturate with sap/resin). After building with this wood, they painted it with burnt wood tar over and over, thus building up a thick, protective layer of brown/black, hardened tar. The stave churches are still being maintained the same way, using wood tar made the same way as back then.
Why the chuch is black is because they maintaind it with tar. Over the years it became black, thats why.
very good vid and very entertaining better than tell a vision..
Norway 🇸🇯 is a really a very beautiful country with incredible landscapes
I am going to send this to my brother who is a retired Electrical Engineer, who worked most of his working life on those tunnels.
What was said when the tunnel was opened was that the wider areas with the blue light was to break the monotony. I think the fear was that people would fall asleep while driving through the tunnel. The road over the mountain, Aurlandsfjellet, takes about an hour more than going through the tunnel. It is one of those narrow switchback roads that we have some of here in Norway. I have driven it in a VW Polo. I would not like to drive it in a van.
Kiwi is a good choice for relatively inexpensive groceries. So is Rema 1000 and Coop Extra. Meny, Spar and Coop Obs are usually more expensive. Petrol stations are usually the most expensive choice
I protest! Not boring at all! I found this video absolutely fascinating. The tunnel, the church, the road/hike, the shopping, the tree house!! Plus your usual lovely patter. Thanks for taking me along. See you next time.
Completely agree. Their banter always makes me laugh 😂
And so interesting to see. Great editing and filming.
I’m sure that Em needs more snacks, she’s done well. And Lou can have some snacks too.
Aw thanks both of you 😀
Yes you've done it again! I'm sure the gorgeous landscape helps but this was really nicely produced. What I love about you two is that it feels like I could just be hanging with you two in the van while you talk. I like it as much as those narrations of other vloggers, as with you I feel like I'm really following you along, not just watching.
Anyway I totally felt that church comment lol. My girlfriend used to be an evangelical Christian and her whole family hates me for seducing her off the straight and narrow which is funny considering she put the moves on me, but alright. Considering my career is based on helping women stand on their own two feet after their religion (Islam, Christianity or Judaism, doesn't matter what flavor) told them they can only be a stay at home wife with no education or self-sufficiency they might be onto something, whoops!
Oh wow what a wonderful and amazing job you have 😀😀 I expect not at times but what a great thing to do being able to help so many
GO - Shasha, Girl!!! Thank you for your work! (myself, I am a longtime atheist)
Thanks for another great video you guys made this 70 year old woman living in maine feel like I was riding right with you and I love the tree that were on the house
hello 😊just discovered your channel and just want to say thank you for the good vibes and the beautiful views and inspiration. Is a breath of fresh air seeing you both being just normal people enjoying your travels. Lost of love from Yorkshire ❤😊xx
Thank you, as always. Innuendos were thin on the ground today, until, that is, you said: "Pop, pop, pop, you can pop all over the place." It warmed the cockles of my German heart. Pop/Poppen is German for sh*g.
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Congrats Lou on making it through the tunnel!! That uphill hike looked a killer, my legs were aching just watching it 😮
As a swede, I have visited Norway on many occasions. Both in my job and in private. Both in summer and winter. I can´t stress enough how beautiful Norway really are and how bad many of its roads are 🤭
oy! our roads sucks cause you greedy swedes stole our straight ruler way back in 1800`s and we are too cheap to get a new one.
Lucky your not in the uk it’s hotter than the sun it’s self right now! Sweating massive balls and it’s midnight!
Congratulations Lou driving through that tunnel, I could tell by the look on your face you didn't enjoy that. It must be the same look Emily has when she thinks she will run out of snacks. Looking forward to your next video. Take care of each other. 😁
Definitely is 😂
Fun fact and top tip LOL when you’re walking down steep hills like that don’t use the GoPro use the Drone Leave it hovering and tracking you down the hill and then you can fly back to you in spotlight mode without having to climb back up
Laerdal cuts under one of the most spectacular roads in the mountains.. called the snow road because it is only open for a few months. The 'mood' lighting is actually refuge areas..not places for selfies btw.
I’m impressed you waited this long for more snacks Emily 👏🏻
It appears Louise capitulated on the snack cupboard replenishment BEFORE Emily went shopping and then objected afterward. Emily for the win. Pay up Louise.
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Bloody hell, I’m exhausted just watching you girls doing that climb!
Glad you got to see a Stave Church they are so cool.
Your blogs are the best. Great editing, filming and content. You two are so much fun.
I think Emily should be happy she has a great metabolism… all those treats would make me a real rolly polly.
Wow, what a road! Great cardio workout, eh?
Beautiful video.
Thank you.
DARTMOOR? Oh yeah..... With mountains!!! 🤓
Thanks for making these videos. The quality is amazing and you always make smile 🙂
My Mrs is exactly the same Louise, she hates doing anything wrong and its a pain in the perverbial. I call her Dudley-Do-Right.....lol.
Loving your interaction with each other and Emily pretending she doesn't take things to heart.
Norway is incredible and I'd love to travel there.
😂😂 love that nickname
Indeed Norway is the most beautiful place in the world, Jeg elsker Norge!
I could tell Louise you were not liking the tunnel by how wide you had your eyes open! Well done all of you. X
Re: "burnt" wood - a lot of the old wood (tudor houses, etc.) are treated, but in Japan they actually do "burn" the wood to make it more water/rot-proof and to protect it from insects.
Yeah, I have seen some people do it for the interior of their vans as well
The surface of the stave churches are covered by "tjære" (wood pine tar). It is an old viking recipe using "tyri ved" ( fatwood) that is full of sap to extract the maximum amount of tar. This is very flammable which accounts for a lot of lost churches lost to fires.
My wife is 65 years old and is doing the Invisalign. She had braces as a kid and in the past couple of years her teeth decided to take different directions. So good for you doing it now, Emily!
Thanks, I have a few more months to go and hopefully all will be well 😀
Wow! The look on Louise’s face through the tunnel was so panicked I felt for her 100%! I’m not even worried about tunnels but that one seemed daunting honestly. The church Emily reviewed was so cool!! The woodwork was so unique and beautiful! The hike was awesome and usually in vlogs it’s hard to capture the incline but you truly did - what fun! Your vlogs are just top of the line and your open with the viewers along the journey which makes us feel like friends who’ve yet to meet. I’ve noticed every time I watch now I feel like I want chocolate!!! Haha (no need to pay Lou, Emily, the crappy snacks don’t even count so you did a great job!
Yeah so true it can be very hard to capture it but it was super steep indeed 😀
Ladies we just love watching the 2 of you and look forward to watching every week xx
Another great vlog Louise and Emily! I love how AJ is up front taking in the scenery too ☺️ Would you ever get one of those backpacks that you pop your cat in and take Summer out for the hikes?
Emily, I reckon you won that bet! 3 weeks of not filling the snack cupboard, I can barley go three days!!!
Louise, another great filming and editing video. Honestly, one of the best channels out there. Always look forward to your vlogs, just a genuine nice couple 💜
We sometimes think about the backpack for her and now she is getting more adventurous it could be something we try 😀😀
No way bet was to empty snack cupboard before buying.. a bet is a bet...
You reckon she won the eat your ass bet im sure she did too cheers
Ohhhh Emily, such a saucy rule breaker.....! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Glad you finally got your snacks, I reckon you won that bet. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I know right 😆
Poor Lou you looked genuinely worried & well done for getting up that hill! Crazily steep. Keep ‘em coming ladies were loving them.
Your cinematography and editing are superb yet again! Love your fun facts, very interesting. You actually take an interest and desire to learn about your environment unlike many other van-lifers. Xx💕🌈🌈👌🏼
It’s supposed to get to 40c here in London tomorrow I’m dreaded it!🙃🙃 I was Envious when you mentioned about the rain and it being cold over there! Thanks for another great vlog☺️ definitely given me inspiration when I eventually get out on the open road😁
Yeah we just seen that in the news, stay hydrated 🙌🙌
I know - I'm in MA. U.S.; oh well, it's Summer in New England, after all - supposed to get to ~ 97° farenheit - with humidity. So you're going to beat us by a few degrees - yikes! I hope it's cloudy for you!
While I hate the dead of Winter (cold, low light), I also do not like the heat of dead Summer! As I get older though, I'm savoring the visual beauty of Summer more than I've ever done....
The snack cupboard was NOT empty. Emily loses. Thanks for sharing.
Yep, Emily had snacks left (Lou’s nuts don’t count😎)
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Welcome to Arendal in southern Norway next time
Good to see you both enjoy Norway 🙋
Just a week ago came across your channel and am hooked, love the happy couple and adventures, drone shots and everything. Will catch up on previous videos and maybe buy a camper van myself end drive around in Europe… for a year or so… thanks for sharing your trips…. Love it..
Aw thanks and welcome along
The biggest save with the tunnels are the Van's breaks.
You have made such a good choice going up to Norway. As it means you have missed the crazy temperatures going on in rest of Europe. At least AJ and Summer can enjoy the travel without suffering the heat. And we get to join you in seeing this beautiful part of the world.
Great banter, filming and editing. Certainly earned more snacks….I feel sad that the cupboard looks so empty. 😂 Just empty cupboard and hide in pans or oven…Lou will never find them. 👍
Em you don’t owe Lou any money….you did good 👍
Oh yeah it’s the biggest reason we decided to go this way before all these crazy temps we just knew its too hot normally so we are super glad now for them and us 😀😀
When you have harpin turns over and over again, dont press the engine and take the engine down to almost stopping. Go down one gear and hold the speed in the engine so the turbo
help you better.
When you drop down to almost stopping, the turbo doesn’t help you ahead.
This is not nagging, but a nice tip for you.
Like to see your voyage in Norway, good girls
Dag Einar
Here in Finland, medicine knows a disease called tunnel fear and it has its own diagnosis number ts407a. We use a therapy helmet with a 1m long tube in front as a treatment method, this is used 24/7 for three to four weeks. The results have been excellent, the fear of tunnels has disappeared...👍
I’ll have to try tht on Louise!
Thanks for the video. Love your videos. Best Wishes Neil 🏴
Loving your videos..try the walnut bread..its delicious..as to the chocolate...all good..bonne appetit...as we say in France....you make us smile with how you enjoy yourselves....
The garage where emptied the sewage and got the water it likely owned by the municipality. The other van parker there at 23:17 have "Hemsedal kommune" ="Hemsedal municipality" and their coat of arms with "tenkisk drift" below. So it is a vehicle used for maintaining infrastructure in the municipality.
Nice to know
OMG that really is steep..... BUT..... does look so beautiful...
Emily should keep the tenner i reckon, it was all of Lou’s snacks left and Emily was too kind to steal them!
Exactly, I was super nice
This reminded me of when we drove through the gottard tunnel. Not only did the co pilot leave her seat, she had to use the toilet. With no stopping allowed and the bumpy road surface it was certainly a new experience!!!!
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Looks fabulous. Absolutely love the opening clip with the rolling cloud. On the question of the tenner, I think no because it is holidays and on hols, you are allowed more treats!
I like the sound of your logic there
The "holiday huts" (cabins) in the mountains are used not only in summer but mainly in late winter. Skiing is very big in Norway....
I think she's done amazing 3.5 weeks xx
So do I 😆🙌
"You don't break rules like that, Emily, the rules are there for a reason." Good one, Louise!
I couldn't see it mentioned in the comments (tbh I probably only scrolled through 1/3rd). But I've been told the "moodlights" in the tunnel and other long tunnels are to make sure drivers don't fall asleep at the wheel. I've seen similar things for long, straight stretches of road where they add statues or weird random stuff along the road or in the trees around the road. If it's correct or not, I don't know, but at least that is what I am been told as a Norwegian growing up with these things.
Edit; also the underwater tunnel is where my fear is at. I have no fear for massive mountains "falling down" (though it is a legit fear and I won't mock it), but I have an intense fear of drowing. So living in Norway when they keep building under-water tunnels to avoid ferries and bridges, is making me nervous lol. I got a goal of driving through Ryfylketunnelen to conquer some of those fears
Hi ya, yeah we did know that about the lighting, I just thought there would be more of it rather than the little bit there was but they would know how to do and what works best 😆😆
The old Vindhella road is indeed a hidden gem, glad you found it!
Well done Lou , I get palpitations going through Dartford tunnel,
I find closing my eyes pretending I'am some were else helps , trouble is scares the hell out of my passenger ,
Absolute loving this camper vibe vlog trip 😍
Especially that tree house 😂
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😂 would scare the hell outta me as well
We have just come across you channel. We’re off to Norway next week. How long did you spend in Norway? You are a joy to watch. We will continue to watch your other vlogs. 💛
You girls just make my day! How I long to be on the road. One day....yup!
Sorry girls, but you just missed the most beautiful road you could have taken driving trough lærdalstunellen. I live in sweden and drive a truck in norway for a living and drive those exact roads a few times a month. The road over aurlandsfjellet is really something else! Most beautiful place i've been to so far. BTW, i think i passed you when you checked out the "treehouse", before i found your channel. 😄👍 Thanks for showing all the awsome places that i never have time to stop and check out! 👍👍
Don’t worry we will definitely be back 😀😀
You should have gone over the mountain rather than through the tunnel. It takes a lot more time, but totally worth it! Thanks for bringing us up to the hike up the Vindhellavegen. Never been there, but it's now on the todo list.
Tut tut Emily!! Hopping in and out the back..Blatant disregard for the rules!! …I think Fanny could do with some special flaps that close up when your not allowed in and only open up again once safe and parked up 😂🤣😂
Lou made me do it 😆😆
Tip of the day; add your favourite air up pod to your pants to counter the stuffing chuffing. You're welcome.
Great video ladies. Nice to see Lou cope (almost) with her fear of tunnels. Emily down hill is always worst on your knees. Lovely looking country.
They do take a battering
Another great one girls, love watching your videos, it was about time the snack cupboard was refilled.😜
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Another great video with fantastic scenery, you’re so making me and hubby want to visit Norway, never realised what a beautiful country it is! Well done Lou for making it through the tunnel, you could sure see how anxious you were to get through it! Shout out to Emily too, I think you’ve done really well with the snack cupboard and I think Lou should let you off with the tenner 😊 A shout out to AJ, I love seeing him standing there between you watching where you’re going… I hope the weather improves for you, carry on with the great videos 😊😊 xx
Aw thanks Pat
Remember driving that tunnel in 2001 and loved it. Could see the anxiety in your face, so glad you made it. My wife and I told stupid jokes the entire time in the tunnel. Got to do what you can.
Oh for sure 😀
Well done on overcoming your fear of tunnels! If you do it another few times, you probably won't even notice it any more. I felt a bit insecure using the Eurotunnel the first time, especially with the "in case of an emergency" announcements, but after 20 years of frequent use, I don't even think about being under the sea anymore😊The longest road tunnel I have driven through (many times) is the Gotthard Tunnel (10.5 miles).
Yikes - ~ 10 mile tunnel!
What could be done is to amuse travelers with different, changing lights!
Louise's fear of tunnels is the same as mine driving along single track roads and there are a lot round where I live. Once I was going along one, enjoying the view, 6 feet in front of my bonnet, a car came round a blind corner and managed to stop within a coat of paint. With tunnels, think that the the rock has been there for millions of years so if it collapses in that precise second you're underneath it, you are one very unlucky person, person, dog and cat. Well done Louise, you have faced and beaten your demons!! Next time it will be a piece of cake. Excellent video, as always.
Definitely unlucky if that happens
There is a great video called "Norwegian helicopter Induces a Rock Fall beside a Fjord". This rock would have come down one way or another. Fortunately, they found it and got it down in a controlled fashion, with the road below closed. Now imagine the other rocks they do not know about. Not something you want thru the sunroof.
You two are by far the most dynamic couple on TH-cam. love you content and banter. Let's call the snack cupboard a draw, while I eat too old ice cream bars!
I like the idea of a draw 😀
I too get out of my seat and get things from back of rv or use the bathroom.
congratulations on conquering your fear of tunnels ( or at least this one ) you really looked in a bit of a fizz . EMILY give LOU a HUG from me for going through the tunnel .
Haha I will 😀
would highly recommend the chocolate, freia melkesjokolade. It is wrapped in yellow paper. And it's super healthy 😁
I believe that blue lighting is to keep drivers from falling asleep in the dimly lit tunnel. It works like the blue light on your phone screen keeps you awake.
It’s nice to see you trusting Emily with your Fanny 👍😀
Wow I must have been about 6 days behind you because I went through that tunnel 2 days ago heading from Bergen to Trondheim (not in my van I hasten to add).Now heading back to the uk via the Gotenburg-Immingham ferry.
Awww thank for stopping at the church, I saw that and wanted to stop (but my journey meant I couldn't) somewhere to go back to 👍
That road looks awesome.
I do hope in your snack shopping you've bought yourself some Kvikk Lunsj (in a red, yellow and green packet)? You can thank me later 😉🤣
Enjoy the rest of Norway.
It was a great church as well so glad we could show you it 😀😀
I love you vlogs, I have been binge watching them. Keep them coming, you are doing a great job. Great vibes.
Fun to see your videos from Norway!
I just started filming a huge project, I'm going to try to visit all of Norways 356 "kommuner"!
Have fun
Amazing to find something that intimidates Lou, TBQH; she's a superhero and I don't care if people think I'm simping because, as a bloke, I'd be wasting my time LOL.
just imagine the millions of years of history you just sped through, mind boggling. thank you for all your amazing vlogs, hugs david.x
We loved the house with trees growing on top. not quite same but reminded us of Morocco with goats up trees!
Thank you for teaching me about my own country. I love hiking, but did not know about this fantastic road. I look forward to it!!
Hi Emily. Well, there's tree houses and there's tree houses, but that's a tree house! Fancy putting Louise through the steep climb thing - you know how good she is at that sort of thing......Yes, get the snacks replenished, people will have forgotten about the ice cream incident. Looks a bit chilly over there. The gothic church looked interesting but I must confess that Louise said "The church and me have never really got on" I think that's something we've got in common! Stay safe girls, regards Reg.
I know that tree house was pretty awesome 😎
I went on Euro Star once thought the Channel Tunnel was most underwhelming, keep up the good work, look forward to your vlogs always make me smile
Next time you are in Norway you should drive through the Rennfast Tunnels😁 Length around 10km and 230m under the sea level😀
That pooch watching the scenery through the windscreen is just hilarious! 🙂
I really enjoy this , i dont like tunnels, yuk .
That road you hiked was so amazing, thank you for sharing.
An that church very cute.
Love your sense of humour
Yes!
Another lovely, entertaining vlog with stunning scenery. It looks so dramatic and beautiful whether it's raining or shining. Love how AJ rests his head on the dashboard to get a good view too. 🐕 Any idea what breeds AJ is made up of? He is such a gentle quiet dog.
No not fully, he is a husky mix but not sure exactly what of
So Nice to follow you , and so informative! Love your hu
I'm loving AJ's now default position whenever you are driving! Well done on conquering your fear of the tunnel, too.
I know right
Hello Emma and Louise, thought I would let you know that we enjoying follow you so much on your road trip. I thought the scenery in Scandinavian would be beautiful but it's actually stunning, more beautiful than i could imagine. AJ and Summer are so good, love seeing AJ place his head on the dash. Do you ever worry they would run out of the van door? Summer lives exploring the world around her.
You two are so entertaining, you're got to be our favourite to watch, in the nicest way possible, we enjoy listening to you two tease and bicker, like an old married couple it is hilariously funny, you are made for each other.... brilliant, such a nice couple. Happy travelling.
Debbie & Leon.
Hi ya,no they are pretty good to be fair and know when they are allowed out or not, summer is one very clever little kitty to be fair which we are finding out more and more 😀
Leave all the fun facts to Emily
You crack me up Louise .
Can’t wait for the next one as usual. That house with the trees growing through it , I love it too great stop .
Too right 🙌🙌
Love it as always fantastic filming absolutely beautiful country, keep up the brilliant banter girls 😊
Well done with the tunnel! Just a couple of thoughts...
At least with distances being marked in kilometers, rather than miles, you get through it quicker!
Also (and I can say this now you've done it), after all those miles of the tension and fear building, was the bright light getting ever closer encouraging, or were you thinking "bollocks, this is it"? 😂
Your presentation information and wit is absolutely fantastic ‘ itchy boots is going around the would on a bike , how about a world tour you two and get the BBC to pay for you as you are very talented ❤️
Now that would be something 😆