I’d love to see more of those scenes were you two get a little mad with each other. That’s real traveling right there. Don’t be afraid to show more of that. It happens to all of us and we can all relate!!!
100%! It’s realistic to have moments where one or both gets heated. So much happens while traveling that is out of our control, we’re humans and have emotions :)
Sorry, but after 31 plus years of marriage I can testify angry outbursts can be very rare, and when they are I am the one at fault. Don’t sweat the small stuff!
this channel has helped me get through a lot…watching your videos is calming and takes my mind to a different world. Two days ago, my aunt found peace in the violence that cancer had brought her to. Fly high to the best aunt I could ever ask for. 🕊💔 Your videos are assured to help me through this difficult time of my life…so thank u, for everything.
I love how Kara never ever takes the simple beauty in nature for granted! Even after all the traveling n amazing places you go… you are still in awe at wild horses n get emotional over earths beauty! It’s so genuine and refreshing to watch!
This is what struck me, as well. This is the first video I've seen of theirs, and when I heard, "when Eamon and Bec gave us this van," I was like, wait, what?! I know them! I digress; it's beautiful to see someone never failing to appreciate their surroundings. I live coastal in NC and every single time I drive into town to get groceries or run other errands, I take a long bridge over the ICW and think, "I am so lucky to live here." My friends and I have discussed how amazing it is to live near the ocean, as well. I know the majority of people that live here probably don't give it much thought, and I can't blame them because it is our normal and it's easy to get lost in every day life and mundane shit. I just try not to!
For us, this has actually become something like a rule. If we don't appreciate our surroundings anymore, we stop traveling because it's just not worth it anymore
Idk about everyone else but I want to see a video of how you guys capture all these incredible shots, in the midst of traveling! I know you have a drone but the fact that you can capture these great views in the middle of a swim or a drive is sometimes more impressive than the stunning locations you visit 😂😍
As I was watching I thought to myself, they must have to pull over so many times to shoot all of these mini clips. Interested to see a behind the scenes as well.
I think there's this perception that it's unbelievably dangerous to drive from the US into Mexico. Thanks for showing how wonderful it can be. Cheers amigos!
@@leensalocin I’m from Mexico and they’ve already talked about how they thought it was going to be dangerous but it isn’t so I’m pretty sure it’s safe buddy
Hey Kara and Nate, I’ve been to Mexico a total of 15 times so far, we love it so much we have to make it a yearly trip. I wanted to share a helpful hint to calculate pesos in to dollars. All you have to do it move the decimal place over one and divide by two. For example 80 pesos would 8 then divide by two would be about $4 U.S it’s not exact but it gives you the amount to the dollar every time. I hope this helps 😊
Hey guys, if you’re planning on spending more time off the grid, highly suggest you consider a Garmin In-Reach Mini. Satellite communication anywhere on globe for $15 a month. Texting only, but really helpful when cell phone coverage not avail and friends and family want to know if everything’s ok. Also has an SOS button for emergencies. Incredible piece of tech.
That's a great option! Thank you for sharing, I'm definitely looking into it. Btw, if you have some time maybe you can check out one of our travel vlogs and let us know what you think. Only if you want to 😝
@@MariaOliviaTravel how about you quit encroaching on other peoples video by begging for views and instead worry about growing your channel authentically. Adding “only if you want to” at the end doesn’t make it any better - that’s nothing more than guilt free excuse to give you an escape when people call you out on your bullshit tactics to try to grow your channel
I’m from Mexicali Baja California and the honks that the people driving pass you where nice, usually we do that because what you do looks fun. And I’m so happy that you guys are having such a good time in Baja, thanks for trusting being here. Love you guys hoping one I’ll be able to do what you guys are doing❣️
As someone who has wintered in Mexico for many, many years and love it; the people, the culture, the food, and we’ve owned a vehicle here, which we’ve had to put gas in many times. One thing we’ve learned is that some gas station attendants (the minority) will try to scam you, one of their tricks is to not put the pump back to zero and just start from where the last person’s gas finished. Another trick is if you give them a $500 Pesos bill, they will palm it and show you a $50 Pesos bill instead and demand more money. So what my husband used to do is get out of the car and stand with the attendant to watch him put the pump back to zero and then he’d show the $500 Pesos bill and say that’s how much gas he wanted. So in your case, you could show two or three $500 Pesos bills and say not more than $1,000 or $1,500 Pesos of gas for your van. If the total came to $1,300 Pesos, then you make count out uno, dos, tres and hold out your hand for your change. Plus it’s customary to give the gas attendants a tip in Mexico. As I said, it’s only the minority who will do this, but something to be aware of.
Also if you pay with a card. Watch your card at all times. I have seen where they scam you by swiping the card twice. Once on their fake card reader that is at the bottom of the actual card reader and then the card reader. They do this to copy your card number. So something to be aware of. Check your card statement whenever possible.
Never put food in cart or conveyor belt, all germs, viruses, ecoli , feces etc on it. Everything everyone touched gets on there. Be safe. And those pre bags still have bacteria
Another trick is to ask for a specific amount. So 200 pesos of Diesel or 500 pesos of Diesel. That way you always know what to pay. But you do have to check to make sure they reset to 0, as you mentioned.
@@informationgathererM As someone who has lived in Baja for 14 years, I can only disagree with this. I religiously see them clean carts and conveyor belts, even more now with/after COVID.
Haha right?! That's the best way to live life, each experience is the best one. They are our favorite RU-vidrs 😁 Btw, if you have some time maybe you can check out one of our travel vlogs and let us know what you think. Only if you want to 😝
i can’t even explain how much i love watching the adventures these two go through! they make me so inspired to get out there and live my best life, i can’t wait to see what they get up to in the future!
Finally a new video, been looking forward to it! Just a small safety tip when swimming on beaches with no people or lifeguards around; make sure you know how to deal with rip currents. They are usually not very dangerous if you know what to do, but can easily be lethal if you dont Looking forward to see more from the trip!
Street tacos and wild camping on the beach, sounds like the dream guys! Keep living the lives you want. Just spent 2.5 months living out of the back of my SUV traveling with my pup through Arizona, California and Nevada filming our own adventures. Love how you guys document life on the road
The amount of joy I get watching your guys’ videos is unparalleled. To see this channel grow from less than 500k to almost 3 million is nothing short of phenomenal. Keep up the great work !
Today is bittersweet! I have officially watched every episode from the beginning and I am sad to not have any more binge sessions, lol. I love seeing all of your amazing experiences and beautiful outlook on life. Cant wait for the next episode now that I am all caught up :)
Hey guys, just a heads up: make sure you guys are watching those military guys carefully. They’re known to sneak contraband into vehicles and communicate to their friends and pull you over you pass them along the road; They can put you into jail if you’re not careful.
I swear this feels like freedom and life... watching this video put my life into perspective... this seems so beautiful and so easy for you two. You guys just won at life and i love seeing your videos that make me think about what life is really about. Thanks you and have a safe and joyfull trip!!! Love from Romania
Loved seeing you to having “a moment”, it makes you even more relatable. Love your videos, seeing places I’ve never seen before along with you guys is such fun.
I’m so happy you guys are visiting my country! I’m also glad you’re showing the beauty of our culture and nature despite the negatives of it. Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽
"Wow...people just got the real deal right there" LOL I love how real y'all are! You two always make me smile when watching your videos. I aspire one day to get my own van, or mini winnie and travel to all the state parks in America. I am not brave enough to travel internationally alone. My dad, oldest brother and I are planning a backpacking trip through Vietnam, you can bet I will go through and watch those videos of yours to see where to eat. :)
haha one of my favorite parts of this video! They are the best! It's a big step to travel alone internationally but it gets easier, especially if you stay in hostels. Hostels are a great way to travel alone, you'll meet people there that you can hang out with and explore the city you are in. Btw, if you have some time maybe you can check out one of our travel vlogs and let us know what you think. Only if you want to 😝
Your sense of adventure and the ‘vibes’ you get along the way from the people you meet, or invite to join you are the reasons I watch your channel. You guys have nailed it! Oh, and then there are the tacos/food too...🌠
They are amazing! They also really inspire us to go all the way with our adventures and our travels. Maybe you could check out our channel too and let us know what you think? Only if you’d like! 🤗
I’ve been following Kara and Nate’s travels since their Everest Base Camp trip (around 4-5 yrs ago) and one thing I can say is they are such wonderful people, so refreshing to watch. They bring joy and excitement for future travels now that countries are slowly reopening. I’m sure you have the same effect to tons of your followers. You guys are a delight. 💕 Thanks for doing what you do and stay safe.
🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♀️🌊🥑🌮Kara, you can even make a commercial entertaining!!❤️Your (you and Nate) trip goals are prefect, coffee, great food (mouth is watering) and water locations. Keep doing what you do!!!❤️
Love exploring the world vicariously through you guys!! My husband and I did 2 weeks of van life for our honeymoon last year along the coast of QLD Australia thanks to your influence 💖
They are amazing! They also really inspire us to go all the way with our adventures and our travels. Maybe you could check out our channel too and let us know what you think? Only if you’d like! 🤗
@@MariaOliviaTravel more than happy to subscribe and check you guys out. I’m from Aus so love watching other people getting to explore their parts of their world especially in times of closed borders etc. More influence to add places to our travel bucket list! Good luck with your channel xx
Hi there! Here's my pro tip from a retired triathlete. Swimming a long distance in Salt water, alternate swimming with your arms and legs. Do frog kicks to extended kicks and breathe stroke to freestyle. And get your breathing into a pattern. This will help your muscles not tighten up and help you last longer.
So I watch all 828 videos for the past couple weeks…I have to say all of them were so good(even the early ones..lol) you both tell a story every time you post a video 😊. I also give a big shoutout to Kara…you do an amazing job editing…you make each video special!! Also Nate you make it look so easy organizing everything!..I cannot wait for more..I think I have a little Kara and Nate withdraw..😂..cannot wait to see what is next for you guys 😊😊😊
I agree they did a very good job st story telling throughout all there videos. They are seriously amazing. I love watching there videos and look forward to watching them every week. They definitely found there calling with making video's.
Just when we thought Baja couldn’t get any better, it led us to you!! You guys are becoming vanlife pros yourselves and we can’t wait to see where you go the rest of your time in Baja, and beyond 🌵🚐🏄♂️🏄♀️
I am so jealous right now and I am not ashamed to admit it!! Wow!! The mountains, the beaches, the cacti, the wild horses, the tacos, the guac, the sand, the wind, the van, the roof deck, the popsicles, the camping spots. Omg to Everything!
You both are literally my favorite couple to watch ever! Love the enthusiasm and positivity from you both, and Kara's goofiness is what makes it even more fun to watch.
I truly admire your guy's respectfulness & positivity of other cultures/countries. When Nate was talking about safety & driving at night, something stuck out to me. It's important to note that there ARE dangerous areas of Mexico (and EVERY country). Sometimes it's more complicated than potholes and wild horses. And that's okay.
It's almost midnight where I am and I'm so tired but I have been counting down the hours for this video and I'm so excited to watch it! (My husband kept refreshing the page for me) I love your videos, please keep doing what you're doing.
I totally thought that around the beginning of the video Nate said that they were going to Hopefully meet some very friendly gals and I immediately thought of the Van Wives
I love that you are back to international travel and i love that you are doing van life in Mexico. It kind of feels like a tribute to Eamon and Bec. Well done.
El Trailero is one of my favorite taco places to eat at when I visit my grandma in a little town close to Ensenada, so glad you enjoyed it. You should definitely visit La Bufadora on your way back if you have the chance, so pretty and the food is amazing!
LOVE IT!!!! Mexico might be the first thing on my bucket list when I wanna travel the world... It looks so beautiful 😍. Can't wait for the next video...
Im glad you are showing a beautiful part of my country, I believe it gets a lot of bad rep due to american movies and misinformation. We have plenty of diversity in climates, and cities and towns, from desert, to forest and jungle, and industrial cities too (like my own). I hope you have a great trip and that you keep making great memories
Hi Kara and Nate, thank you for always being our travel inspiration. My finace and I binge-watched your videos and got the courage to start our own Handicap accessable and plus size travel vlog and got so much help from your amazing editing tutorial Kara! Thank you for all you do and never stop traveling and loving each other!
Travel videos that show the landscape on highways are such my favorite! Thank you 😊. Little things like that help me get a grasp of an area so much more. I will rewatch this one just for that reason. Love!
Thanks for taking us on a tour of Baja. It looks so beautiful, and the food looks fantastic. May your journeys continue to be safe and full of adventure.
🤷🏻♀️this video went by WAY too fast😕 When you said you “spent the night with the back doors of the van wide open”😳 I almost had a stroke. I pray your guardian angels don’t take any time off. Fabulous scenery thank you for the beautiful view of the cactus 🌵 that was amazing. Be safe enjoy 🤍🙏🏻
My mom and dad spent 6 months camping on different beaches on the baha. They absolutely loved it. They said they never once felt unsafe staying anywhere to the point they had to leave! Their favourite spot was Loreto. Enjoy your time ❤️
It is ALWAYS guac o'clock! I went to the Yucatan Peninsula a couple years ago over Yule/ Christmas with my family, and it was absolutely beautiful. I think y'all would enjoy the Peninsula as well.
you guys have helped me thru Soo much without me knowing til now. i miss traveling and trying to afford to do it again. depression has gotten me real hard but I'm working my ass off to get back and seeing new places.
The dark days may seem like the only way they will be when you’re in them but then one day the light starts to creep back and the world looks new again. You can do this! Here’s to many more adventures and travels in your future ❤️
I have just now finished watching all of your videos! I love the feeling that I’m experiencing all of your adventures as well. You two are the best and I cannot wait to see the rest of your adventures together.
I loved the questioning if the honking was good or bad! I spent 3 months in Nicaragua, and there honking was rarely “I’m mad” or “you are doing something wrong”, it was always just a little “hey I’m sneaking past you here!” Or a slow car would beep to say “go ahead, you can pass me, it’s clear!” Adjusting to driving in the states after that was weird.. it was so quiet’
@@NakedWanderings true.. for example, if you hear honking here in the Philippines, it's probably a jeepney calling for a passenger or blocked by another jeepney for some weird reason. i don't know much about private vehicles 'cause first, I don't have a car, second, I don't like to assume, and third, I don't really observe cars like that.
I’m glad people with large followings have been making this trip and sharing their experiences. I thought it was because we were from Texas and being on the border they perpetuated this fear of traveling anywhere near it…. Houston, Texas is so dangerous I heard gunshots more often than not at night. Another van lifer said it best in her story recently, something along the lines of notice the people with the biggest opinions mostly have them from the news or word of mouth (they don’t question the source) and not personal experience. It’s just one big game of telephone keeping us away from experiencing a different culture and seeing how much cheaper things are there! Be cautious but don’t live in fear 💚
I have read about the Copper Canyon which is 2 hours south of El Paso. It is much cheaper to fly into El Paso then to fly to the nearby city in Mexico. But I read that the border city to El Paso isn't safe so I bagged that trip. I also am still a little fearful of that part of Mexico. Do you know anyone that has driven there?
I have loved your videos in Mexico! I am re-watching them today. Hope Nate's parents film their trip in the van as well and I'm looking forward t your next videos overseas!!!!!
I love that I’m not the only one that cried over a food experience. We went to the Court of Two Sisters 4 days before hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. We ate the 4 course dinner and when they served the first course, I cried.
I always look forward to seeing your video . even if it's a renovation and slightly boring. it still puts a smile and hope that life will get better . one day afford these travel pleasure
We hope they know how much joy they bring to so many people’s lives. ❤️ Maybe you could check out our channel too and let us know what you think? Only if you’d like! 🤗
If you guys ever need help with Spanish and translating, I am learning Spanish right now and I have actually collected some phrases that would really help in your travels! And possibly impress some of the locals 😉 love your videos and you guys make me so happy 🥰
You guys entertain me every night. Sometimes this same episode sometimes older ones...Thank you for my younger years memories. Sux getting old..Don't forget your parents...
Hey guys! I hope you two are staying safe! I just wanted to thank you for all that you guys do. You two are truly inspiring! My boyfriend and I love watching your videos! If you ever get a chance to come back to Virginia, we would love to show you around Richmond! There are a lot of hidden gems here and rich with history! Love you guys! Josh and Brandon
Hey Kara and Nate!!! I just wanted to say you guys are absolutely amazing and seeing you guys going on trips all in your van makes me want to to this when I’m older. Keep up the amazing work, you guys are the best!!! (Been a fan since 2019-20) Love you guysss 💙💙
They are amazing and were one of the main inspirations for us to start our channel and travel! They also really inspire us to go all the way with our adventures and our travels. Maybe you could check out our channel too and let us know what you think? Only if you’d like! 🤗
12:25 omg these Horses! I would love to see wild horses like that somewhere. They were having so much fun! Btw I love the traveling vlogs from you guys!
the red light snafu made me laugh! I looked at my husband and he made a face, and was like, "I wasn't going to say anything!" 😂😂 So I guess that's a universal experience 🤷♀️
Glad to see you having a good time in Baja. Unfortunately, on two different occasions I was robbed and had my vehicle taken once. Probably in the wrong place at the wrong time. I also had a good friend murdered in lower Baja 20 years ago and it took almost two years for his family to recover his body back to the States. There were suspicion that a corrupt police unit was involved. Case was never solved. Just be careful, and don't be too trusting. There are beautiful friendly people there but to some, life has no value.
4:25 actually in the USA, the yellow light does mean STOP! According to the law, every driver has to stop at a yellow light unless he or she is too close to the intersection to stop safely. It definitely does not mean go through if you think there’s time before it turns red. In Australia, you would be known as an “amber gambler.”
This Gal from the Foothills of the Ozarks of Arkansas is So happy to see your Newest Video. So Glad you're GOOD. Thanks 😁 for taking me along for another FABULOUS Adventure.
You have not spoke of the reasons it is not safe to drive in Mexico after dark. IT IS NOT BECAUSE OF WILD HORSES, POTHOLES OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU SAID. The cartels frequently set up check points of their own after dark on all major rural highways in Mexico and request outrageous bribes to drive on "their highway". If you can not pay, be prepared to pay in another form. That may be items in the car, which they may also take during a search. Nearly 100% of kidnappings happen on rural highways after dark.
Well, what I see in the vídeo was a high quality and peaceful road (SO much better that many US roads specially since Michigan to NJ)...in middle in a beautiful cactus landscape.
I’ve heard the same thing from multiple people. You have no chance because they impersonate the federales. What are you going to do? Only option is to maybe negotiate the bribe down a bit, if you dare.
Eso no quita la maravillosa cultura, la gente o la magia de México. Sin embargo, la realidad es la realidad. Cuanto antes los mexicanos se enfoquen en esa realidad, antes México se convertirá en un mejor lugar para TODOS los mexicanos.
You guys should go to “rioverde, San Luis Potosí”my parents are from there. Its a small town. they have a tourist attraction called “media Luna” which translates to half moon. It is a river that goes through a small forest I recommend going it’s one of my favorite places to go when I go to Mexico Edit: forgot to mention that you can get in the river and also go scuba diving in it
You guys probably don't like to show anything but the good parts in your videos but I think it is pretty cool and it feels more real when you show the bad parts, like the stoplight thing. Also awesome videos!
I just found your channel a few days ago and I LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing your adventures. As a teacher, I'll be using your videos as a way to escape the every day stress I have to deal with. I am so thankful I found your channel.
They definitely have a way of making us feel like we’re traveling with them too. ❤️ They also really inspire us to go all the way with our adventures and our travels. Maybe you could check out our channel too and let us know what you think? Only if you’d like! 🤗
You all must check out Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), MX. other side of Baja on Sea of Cortez. The drive from Phoenix, AZ to there is an easy drive. And you thought you saw a lot of cacti on this drive, wait until you experience how many are in the two hours north of the border on that drive! And the Sea of Cortez is known as the aquarium of the world. So true, loooove MX!
