24 HOURS on the ISLAND of SENJA NORWAY 🇳🇴

Road closures complicate our plans today but despite frustration and a long drive we hike the most iconic peak of this Norwegian island!

We've driven all the way from Cornwall, the UK, to above the arctic circle in Norway in our trusty old ford transit van!

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Who are we? 💁🏼‍♀️
We're Tom and Iz, who live and travel in our van La Bamba. We love nature and are currently traveling in Norway!!

You might find Tom in the forest IDing a mushroom, fixing something or starting an ambitious project with his laid-back relaxed approach whereas you could find Isabel cooking up a storm, sunning herself on a beach and being a busy, energetic bee with her endless enthusiasm and positivity! We are total opposites but it works!

How did we end up here?! 😁 ⏮
We met 10 years ago when we were both finishing our A-levels and had a whirlwind summer romance, hitch-hiking around France together before before going our separate ways to travel and to university. We've both always prioritised travel and adventure and have worked hard over the years in hospitality jobs to enable us to keep exploring.

Tom hitch-hiked across Europe and road tripped around Australia whilst Iz studied Environmental Science at York. Iz backpacked around South America with her sister whilst Tom studied Forestry at Aberdeen University. Little did we know we just weren't going to get each other out of our minds! Fast forward 4 years later, we found ourselves in campsite warden jobs, living in a bell tent in a wild flower meadow together! Maybe without realising this was the start of our van life journey!

Next, we both trained to be science teachers and during training, we bought a van, ripped out it's interior and converted it to live in it. Iz managed to get a remote work-from-home job that she could do from the van and Tom was passionate about starting up a YouTube channel.

Since then we haven't looked back and when the pandemic allowed us to, we travelled to Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and around Cornwall. We are now on a big European road trip! We are giving it our best shot to do YouTube full time. We have a dream of one day owning a little plot of land and building ourselves a cabin in the woods. If you're new around here you can check out our previous videos; we've been uploading weekly videos for the last 9 months and are currently releasing DAILY VIDEOS.

Our message on our channel is to inspire others to do what they love as life is too short! We love living simply, freely with less stuff but more time!

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[shikantaza]

The aerial footage today is amazing, and Tom's one handed catch of the returning drone was really cool! :) It's a bit sad to think your journey is nearing its end. I'm going to miss the daily vlogs but appreciate how much time and work they are for you. Thank you for all the great images, commentary and hilarious antics along the way!

[berniemcmahon]

Glad that you got a great hike in.
Norway needs about a full month but THANK YOU, for sharing.

[sandraabshire]

Norway is stunning! I’m so impressed with the fact that they encourage travelers with all the facilities available. Those toilets and boardwalks are incredible and a reason to visit in themselves!! And your drone footage on this episode was especially stunning!

[stephenmcallister]

I get chills when looking at those cliff drops, great hike though, well done, and Norway has been great.

[momahemakcampervan]

Interesting. Senja means "time during sunset" in my mother tongue. I am so glad to see how you close the windows! Mine is the same 🥰😂🥳

[baroldable]

Yes that was really cool Tom to catch the drone with one hand out of the window.
Fantastic vlogs. Better and better each day. This YouTube community is impressed and growing…….
Thank you!

[kevsamo]

I won’t lie sone of those shots at top of the mountains was making me feel a little queasy! Fair play sitting right at the top. Sad to think this adventure is now not far from the end. Will really miss the daily vlogs but you guys are no doubt in need a break too

[rosemarygordon]

Those shots of the cliff edge were AMAZING I was sitting on the edge of my seat in case either of you fell, the shots were so dynamic, unreal. You should go into film making you are good enough, real talent...Take care see you tomorrow...Rosemary in Belfast....xx

[berniemcmahon]

Quite a spontaneous trip through & around Norway .... thank you for sharing & including us, your viewers !!!

[davidcann]

Some of the best aerial footage I've seen and great editing, you both are managing to capture the character and beauty of all the places you go and even though it's hard at times, I can see how much you're both still enjoying yourselves. It was nice to see you holding hands, what a nice couple you make. All the best for your next traveling adventure.

[Anita-rqev]

I enjoyed your daily vlogs in Norway. You did a great job showing us the beauty of nature, especially with all your drone shots 👍. Have a safe journey 🙏

[jrgenjohnsen]

The price tag of that golden toilet was 3, 75 million nok when it was new in 2014 😅 Also, that bird that was out for your drone is called Tjeld in Norwegian, and they are normally not that aggressive 🙈

[deekayunited]

I enjoyed that. And you're right, you never come back from a hike in a mood.

[DaveyPalmer]

Wow! That hike was incredible and the drone shots were fantastic. So pleased you showed us that peak. Magic 😊

[Fenifiks]

Consider going to treriksgrensa from kilpisjarvi, strait after the Norwegian - Finish border. Treriksgrensa is the meeting point of the Norwegian, Finish and Swedish border and it is a cool hike!
Also, I like the down-to-earth and genuine tone of the videos. Keep up the good work!

[geoffreyraleigh]

Great Norwegian saga! Thank you for everything. Amazing footage!

[johnclankie]

Stunning!!! It’s all I can say, well done reaching the summit. I’ve loved catching up with you every day but I do understand how much work it it. Well done both 10/10👍👍🍷🍷Mike

[its_marc]

Great video thanks guys. Safe onward travels.

[hallvardkirkaune]

That was probably the best cat walk I have ever seen 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[berniemcmahon]

Awesome & Fantastic views after the roadblock. Great hiking views👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻