Adventure of a lifetime: 1 year of driving from Alaska to Argentina 

And you just proved your earlier comment--ordinary people can do anything--if they don't give up!

Hi, long time no see! This is truly a wonderful memory that will last a lifetime! You both did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing！ Take care! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

this deserves way more recognition

I’m not just saying this - but this is one of the greatest human adventures of the modern era.

I am so impressed that you fixed Vinny yourselves! It just shows you that persistence pays off! Can't wait for the next part of the adventure!

Love the " We will do it our damn selves" attitude! Glad your back on your adventure.

What a brilliant video. I have been watching your channel for approx 3 years now and this has to be one of your best if not the best video. Editing and music choice was brilliant but the best thing was the journey you have both been on. The ups and the downs. I was so happy for you both when it showed 23% 🙂, amazing that you were able to fix the problem yourselves. Hoping so much that your journey onwards to Argentina is more straightforward and that Vinny doesn't encounter any more problems. Safe travels 👍🙂

Oh EM GEE... I am so glad you guys are all right and figured it out ! You are a true representation of what "resilience" and "never give up" and mostly "on n'est jamais aussi bien servis que par soi-même" means 🤩 Wonderful recap of the year so far, with all its highs and downs, but mostly: how much you have learned! You learned to fish (in rivers, at sea, crabs, ...) , you learned to prep your catches, you learned to cook on rocks and fire, you learned to give yourselves grace, you learned google maps was sometimes wrong, you learned to trust and see the bright sunny side, you learned about your fears, you obviosuly leanred to edit always better and better, and now on top of it : you learned how to fix your own van better than any mechanics!

Wow Naick is amazing! So many would’ve given up. So many in our society just do the bare minimum. But man one slid through and went above and beyond. Fixing the sensor issue definitely serves your self interest but you can tell naick applies this work ethic in all his tasks. I don’t get amazed by others much but man naick you’re amazing!

So glad you got Vinny sorted, well done! Glad you are both well and back posting

Well that was one HELL of a happy ending!!! WOW!!! When you set out on this journey, who could have imagined the ups and downs but it's all been worth it. Cheers to the rest of your journey!

This was a masterclass in storytelling, a masterclass in overcoming adversity, a masterclass in how to have an adventure! What memories you’ve made already. Love you both and we’re so excited to see what the rest of this journey looks like for you. You are rockstars ❤

So glad to see you back! So amazing to see everything you did this year. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing the continuation.

You guys had to become ford experts 😂❤ so happy that you solved your problem.

What a fantastic summary!

Wow! What a great job you too! I am so happy that you fixed the van yourselves, and not just something simple, but involving the computer and reprogramming. I shed a tear watching this triumph over your constant Van struggles. There is nothing like repairing your own things and succeeding at it. You guys deserve that Win! Congrats 🎉

So glad to see you back after so many ups and downs! Wish you a smooth journey!

I was missing you guys so much. It's great to have you back and I'm looking forward very much to more travels.

This made me tear up a little. I'm so glad you guys and Vinny are okay and can continue on your journey. Your tenasity is incredibly inspiring!

Im so happy to see you again.... so happy it worked out for u... cant wait to see whats next

I had a feeling we hadn't heard from you because Vinny was causing problems again. So impressed by Naick's understanding of technical terms and how things work. Also impressed by the editing of the video, which I assume is Kim's expertise.

SO happy to see this ending, and to see you guys excited again. Stay safe. Missed YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

It’s such a wonderful adventure when you summarise it like this. Wow!

It's so good to finally hear from you. I was so very worried. Looks like you have made it to Paradise! Way to go!❤

Well done on all your hard work!! You’re such inspirations!! Looking forward to the rest of your incredible journey 🎉

So glad to see you back. I was getting worried about you guys.

Great job!!! Naick the mechanic. Enjoy your travels again and I look forward to enjoying them with you. Great job on the recap by the way!

One of my favorite videos so far. ❤❤❤

A rollercoaster video this one! Amazing

Such a beautiful video summary of your trip so far. You guys are just awesome! So cool Naick, that you were able to find and fix your problem with Viny! Now nothing can‘t stop you! Ushuaia is waiting for you!🎉🎉🎉

LOVE the videos!!!

Wow that was beautiful! I was a little worried about you guys because I didn't know what happened but I'm glad you two are ok and continuing on.

We are of the same mould guys. We have a Plan A, and Plan B is make Plan A work. So glad you made it to here and fixed Vinny yourselves. Well done Legends.

Congratulations on fixing Vinny yourself! I hope this gives you more confidence that you can (and will) overcome any challenge that life throws at you. Buen viaje! 👍

We zijn zo blij dat het probleem eindelijk opgelost is . Goed gedaan zeg 👍🏻. We wensen jullie nu vooral een zorgeloze en goede reis verder. Geniet er nog van en houdt het veilig.😘

I was just watching "Hakuna Matata around the world - Caro & Santi" (in Spanish with English subtitles) and they had quite the experience getting their van across that Darien Gap by ship from Colombia to Panama. They are headed north however you would have the same going south and then returning north. Really nice couple and a good couple of video's of them delivering their van to the ship and then picking it up in Panama.

Wow, excellent video of an amazing adventure and experience.

What a recap!

Well done !!!

bravo!

Naick and Kim are officially Vini's mechanics. Congratulations.

I'm late tuning in--was away for awhile having an adventure of my own. As I look back with you over the last year, no matter how overwhelming the frustrations felt at the time, I see the overwhelming joy from the wonderful nature you've experienced, the kindness of friends and strangers, and the awesome job that you did in learning about your situation and solving Vinny's problem. That trumps the frustrations in my book any day (acknowledging it's no fun going through the frustrations at the time ;) ) . Best wishes for your continued travels. I'm back in the land of all of Vinny's cousins and will continue to send prayers and good wishes every time I see a Transit. Looking forward to your next edition! Seize the day!

The fact that the mechanics didn't even want to hear how you fixed it says it all. Good for you, sticking with it until you fixed it yourself! 👏 I can't tell you how many times I've used RU-vid videos to learn how to do things; I use it daily in my job, mostly to figure out IT things. Bon voyage! 🎊

Wow! Great job! Really amazing you managed to learn enough about Vinny that you could fix it yourselves! I hope you get to enjoy a long break from car troubles and just have fun exploring Central and South America (but otherwise, you will for sure be able to overcome any possible issues by now, you are well trained ;-)).

Love you guys for not giving up, you are so inspiring! Keep going and come all the way down to Chile and Argentina, 80 year old Kim and Naick are already so proud of you!

Well, that felt like forever waiting for that video but it was a masterpiece, thank you. You guys are more valuable than Stella Artois and chocolate.

First I am happy you both are doing well, I have missed you! I am amazed at your determination to fix Viny and surprised the dealership did not want to know what you did. Thing happen in 3's so there are 2 unlucky people that will end up not getting their van fixed. Can't wait to se the rest of your trip to Ushuaia. Love you both!

More videos pleasee 🎉🎉 such an inspirational couple you are ❤

I feel like I’ve been on this journey with you!! I’ve watched since you arrived in Canada & I’ve loved every minute. Safe travels😂

Now with Vinny fixed lets get to the adventures🎉🎉🎉

Wow you guys been MIA! But what an adventure!!! I'm so happy you guys made it!!! Keep the videos coming : ) and Safe travels!!!

I can't help but think that winning those $10k was a sign that you guys were meant to keep going ❤

Your jounery is amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

so cool. im planning to ebike it in 2 years. nice video

Hi fantastic video ❤

glad u are in belize! enjoy! :)

Woww how i missed you guys.

So glad to see you back on my feed! And holy cow I’m sorry you’ve been stranded this whole time. On the plus side, you two are probably world-leading experts for your van’s exhaust now so you should think about a second channel 😁

Amazing, we’re planning the same for 2025 ❤️

You are so much lovely couple keep enjoy your life love from india

Fantastic in so many w

Hey you started in my home town of Halifax!

Glad you are okay, wondering what happened to you both. I think Ford owes you some kind of compensation!

Glad you are back in the road, that's some horrid delays with vehicle issues. I'm slightly scared for you in South America, with the high sulphur fuel that is supposed to give all those sorts of problems you already have had in low sulphur countries. At least you are experienced in how it works now, was the dongle/software on the laptop yours? So you can help yourselves in Ecuador/Peru - if in doubt dash to Chile for lower sulphur fuel.

Great review, glad your back!

One day in near future I'll be doing same adventure ❤

I'm glad that you both can persevere until today. I can't help but feel all the hardships you have gone through along the way. Keep going! Go to Argentina, Go to the Antarctic continent! by Ming Liang.

Welcome back! It's good to see you two back on the road.

I've been so worried about you 2! Welcome back - I've missed you so much!

The TOE! 🤣

yay, you're back 😍

HEY just started your video! Excited!!!!

Oh l have missed you guys. I kept looking and nothing, yet you are still here, still going. Solving problems and still smiling. Congratulations. Keep on going and more more more videos please. Safe travels.

And we're back in the game! I'm so happy for you guys!

👏👏👏so happy for you!!

C’est une belle aventure 🥰 avec des hauts et des bas mais les mauvais moments nous rendent encore plus sensibles aux bons moments, ils sont précieux 🙏🏻🥰 you two are amazing, much love 💕

Glad to have you two back! What an amazing adventure you've both had. Ever thought about an Australian road trip??

So inspiring! What a great story & and adventure❤!

I'm so glad you are back on the road, wow ! what an adventure. Definitely missed your videos, looking forward to many more!

Welcome back guys!! You were missed!❤ What an emotional re-cap of your travel year so far! I am so glad that you guys didn’t give up even when it seemed things weren’t going your way! Perseverance, YES!! Glad you made it to Belize and wishing for a smooth journey going forward! 🙏🏽

Hey guys🎉 happy to see you both

What a journey so far! So, glad that you're back! I've missed you! Come on Vinny, no more issues for a while.

Happy that you were able to fix the problem and make it down to Belize! Maybe you figured out by now that this issue with your exhaust system may rear its ugly head again and again since you are using the diesel fuel down there that has higher sulfur content that your van's engine isn't designed for. These modern diesels require ultra low sulfur diesel and it will be harder and harder to find as you continue south.

Incredible!💕💕💕I’ve been wondering where you have been!🙏🙏

So glad you guys are back! Not sure I understand what's happened, but we missed watching your adventures. Hope all is well!

no workshop was able to identify and correct the problem, on top of that they don t want to know how you fixed it! they'd better close the business and find something else to get busy with...I mean it's their job, they are not a pastry shop

Perseverance is an acquired talent valuable and worthy to keep. Well done guys. Loved seeing you back on the road. Hope you can visit El Salvador again.

Good evening guys . Thanks for sharing . ❤❤❤❤❤

Wondering that you guys might have problems with a Van. I am so glad that you guys are back on the road a little closer to Argentina!

Glad to see ya made it to your next country.

I am super glad you guys are doing fine (not because Mexico is not safe, but because of Vinny). That being said, and I am mentioning this because I like your channel and I think you have great potential, I don't understand your approach and inconsistency in posting regularly videos on RU-vid and (at least) short updates on Instagram in between YT videos or when posting on YT is not possible. It is also a matter of respect for the followers refreshing your page for weeks to see if there is something new, but beyond that consistency and pairing YT with a bit of Instagram or other social media channel can make huge differences and you would need to relay less on your freelance work and travel more, do more and better content. if you don't want to make a living out of your channel, I guess it is ok, but if you do, you should really reconsider the approach. I watch different travel youtubers and I think your channel is not nearly where it could be with a bit more regularity and engagement.

Hey guys - lovely video - wow you should be so proud on what you have achieved over the past year and it's not over yet. Miss that beach in Baja. - woo hooo - be safe and keep eating the Guacamole

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Have you given up on your journey and videos.

I have been waiting to see how you get from Panama to Colombia. Still waiting lol

I'd sell Vinnie and fly home. I think Alaska and the fishing trip with those nice people who pulled you out of the sand were the best. Serendipity. I thought you'd been kidnapped by a drug cartel you'd not been on youtube for so long. Explore Shetland and Scotland. I loved Islay. You could take Vinnie on the ferry from Aberdeen. I lived mm101 on Alaskan hwy. My Dad worked for Forestry. There is something wonderful about that area but we had a bear at Disney World yesterday. I live in Floriduh now with gators and bears. We are taking over all of their habitats, sad really.

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欢迎下次再来中国，去看看其他城市 南京 厦门 大连🎉❤

Honestly I would be so furious with Ford for selling you a van that breaks down constantly even though it was brand new when you bought it. That should not happen.

Naick can be a certified Ford mechanist after this road trip