USA Road Trip - Offbeat Towns In Texas, New Mexico And Arizona (Episode 1) 

Nothing better than a road trip. Thanks for letting us tag along. 👏👏👏

Small towns are dying. They were once the heart of America...such a shame.

Hi there, I'm watching it at home in London, UK. It is absolutely a breathtaking road trip and so many contrasting and different landscapes, cities and towns to see along the roadsides. Thanks for sharing with us. The Drury inns are so beautiful and clean as well

oh man ! I'm so looking forward to our trip. From bottom of my heart ,,THX for taking us along!

I like the format. Get gas and go! I had to put my hand over my heart when you went past the Big Texan in Amarillo. This gives the viewer a sense of what traveling across America is really like. Your European fans will be shocked at all the space. Last time I was in Tucumari, NM I stopped at Tee Pee Curio and turned the wife loose while I took a nap for an hour. We stay in Gallup, NM when we travel I-40. I am glad you featured. "Standing on a corner at Winslow Arizona Park". I was hoping you would as it was on your way. A great start to this series. Showing the travel between your major attractions is a nice change of pace. You did hit all the high points along the way and this video give us the viewers a sense of the distance you have traveled so far. Thanks again for the best entertainment value on RU-vid.

Absolutely loved the accompanying music.

What a great traveling team, thanks for sharing y'alls travels with us..

At 9:07 entering Tucumcari on old 66, couldn't help wondering what it was like when my dad as a teen with his large family in a Packard touring car on their way to visit California in the mid 1920s on the 'new' 66 were in the same spot. What a relief to stop, stretch, and maybe a cold soda pop after hours of 35 mph dirt road... Many buildings that are now ruins weren't even built yet.

I like this video, it reminds me of your older ones when y'all first started with background music. Sets the mood 👍

What a great video! Love the driving segments with the background music. Looking forward to following you on your upcoming adventures!

As someone from Europe, I am continously amazed by the awesome and immense beauty of your vast country. And the way you guys portray it, without any words, just letting the images speak for themselves on these road trips. Love it ❤ Keep doing what you're doing 👍

Seeing this made me so happy. In 1980 as a 23 year old from Australia, I caught a bus from Flagstaff all the way to Buffalo N.Y. in winter. Thanks Joe and Nick for letting me relive some of that experience. Background music was perfect. Your videos are amazing, thanks!

I have been through this area so many times I can tell you our little kid we went cross-country and then by myself twice then hike the Grand Canyon but I love your video. You guys had made a lot of progress over the years. I have to tell you guys you’re doing a great job. Keep it up.

I'm from the UK, I drove from New Orleans to Dallas, Amarillo , seen the Cadillac ranch. Lubbock (Buddy Holy), San Antonio, Galveston and back to New Orleans . Loved every min 2600 miles in 12 days , and all in a Dodge Charger just brill.

Thanks for taking us along!

Need more New Mexico. Great video as always

This video had a different feel to it and I loved it. What a nice change of pace. You are not getting older your getting better. Sincerely, Jim Thornton

Hello from N Ireland .❤the video. Looking forward to next video.

As a Spaniard, so proud of our legacy there. Look at those names of towns, rivers, mountains! Congrats on your channel!

Not crazy about the new format. I really liked all the info and research about each town.

I enjoy your road trips so much. Don’t ever change the format.

Another comment is that I saw some JB Hunt cars on one of the trains you passed. On these cars was the word "intermodal". What that means is that JB Hunt is picking up items from the factory or port by truck. Then the long haul shipping is done by train. The delivery is again done via truck. As this gets large trucks off the road and as trains are much more fuel efficient than large trucks, I think this is a very good idea. Intermodal shipping also reduces the risk of fatal accidents and wear and tear on the roads.

The perfect musical accompaniment to the driving sequences!

We have been sorting through your videos for a couple of months now, and we really like how you present the places you guys visit. My husband and I have been to many of the same locations. We enjoy our road trips across the US...as we like yours also. 👋🤗✌️

Appreciate that you always add the temperature in Celsius!

Terrific adventure and scenery 🤠👍🏻 and your soundtrack was great! 🤠👍🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great video and format but also enjoyed the other format too. Thank you both so much.

Wonderful!! 😊 Embroidering a project. Easy to listen to you as I go and make progress. 😉 Nice you are showcasing 'these little places' on your journeys. Hugz to you both!! 🎉

I like your music. Relaxing.

Sad to see Tucumcari in such a poor state. I stayed there one night on my way from northern California to Little Rock. in 68, driving on Rought 66. It used to be very nice. My cousin's widow has moved from Fresno to Albuquerque to be closer to her daughter her husband and the grandkids. She says the crime rate is very high there. I'm glad you stopped in Winslow to show the "Flatbed Ford."

I noticed you had added some beautiful music! Sounds grreat. Most definitely, this is some chill music. 😎👍 Once the drum kicked in. I started putting on the sub woofer. Just blasting this music. If you have more like this, it's definitely a nice addition to the channel. I keep adding more to my comment, but I definitely love how there's no pause to the beat. It just goes through your journey. Definitely enjoyed the editing you did here!!!

Your comment on Bucees made me laugh. The first time visiting one, I was in awe of the restroom. Also a big thumbs up on standing on the corner in Winslow AZ.

As a retired truck driver I have to say 287 was my favorite drive. We drove it many times over the years.

Love it when I see y'alls video at the top of my screen this morning! Safe travels Nic & Joe!!

Was literally waiting for a vid to drop!!! Thanks guys!

The music rocks on this video.

Thanks for taking me with you.

Loved this format. For someone who has never been to that part of the country it was interesting to watch the scenery. If I may I would prefer to hear you speaking over the music. You always have interesting information to share.

when I was driving OTR always stopped at Clines corner great place. And driving the 287 out of Dallas sure brought back a lot of good memories have safe travels may the road rise to meet you and the wind at your back

1:56 "With them windshield wipers slappin time..." I was thinking of the song Me & Bobby McGee with the soundtrack going here in the rain. The wipers were little off-time however!☺

Yes, that very song popped into my head before anything else, when I seen Winslow on the screen!!

Thank you Joe, amazing video 👌

Missed the music. Thank you always, great video!!!!

Another great video Joe and Nic had a really great time when in Flagstaff, Winslow, Gallup and our all time fav place in the USA Albuquerque cannot wait for the next great instalment regards from the UK

Loving the way this episode starts out!!! ❤❤

Ive stoped at clines corner many times...iconic spot

Very good video. We just took a similar trip in January, but via I-10(we live near Austin). We went to the Quartzite, AZ gem and mineral show. The towns we visited were Balmorhea(including the Texas state park), Van Horn, El Paso, Las Cruces, Lordsburg, Deming, Bisbee(side trip), Tuscon, and Phoenix. As to gas prices, we stayed one night in Blythe, CA. Gas prices are $1 higher in CA than AZ. The saddest sight on the whole trip is the devastation caused by oak wilt west of Fredericksburg, Texas.

Thanks, this video reminds me of summer vacations with my Dad and brother. Circa 1967 from northern mass to back road America. Best road trips. You are really great at showing us how it really is.

Wow! How can you pass by and not stop at the “Quality Junk” place in Clarendon TX. 😊 Have you already made a video of that town?? It’s good to see you guy’s home from “vacation” and back at work.

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST 🎯🎯

What a wonderful journey through plains of Texas and New mexico. Beautiful music alla long. Thankyou.

Really enjoying the drive part of this! I drive this route frequently but I’m enjoying seeing it again. Safe travels

Love the music! The highways got a bit tiresome, but that’s a big part of a lot of road trips. All good, though-the music fit so well.👍🙏

As soon as I saw the mountains it was home for me. Miss the West. Great trip. What a diverse and beautiful country we have. ❤

I Love riding along with you! Getting to see the whole country! It's a fabulous experience!

Loving the new format as well. Keep em coming❤

Took Rt 66 on my way back from CA. Went through all the towns you went through,. Those roads are pitch black if you're driving at night. Scary. You sure traveled a long way this time. Enjoyed every minute.

Don't forget the cats!

Thanks for the temps, we like.

I like the new format! Nice change. Happy travels, you two!

Awesome trip! My Dad was in the Air Force in the 1960s and he was stationed at Wichita Falls. TX. He also recreated at Lake Texoma. I’m an old millennial. Still RELATIVELY young, but getting older. Right in the median USA age range.

Enjoyed. Music was Kool too. Thanks for sharing.

That is so Kool ! Thank you for sharing the wonderful Eagles tribute!

That was really good, I really enjoyed the ride with you guys. Watching from a very cold,very grey, very damp Wales UK.

Great video! This reminded me of when you first sold your home and took off on the road. I love road trips like this with cool music. It was also a good deviation. Love the sights, stops, food, people and hotels. I’ve always loved road trips as long as I was not driving. LOL. Thanks and fun travels.

It is nice that Joe and Nic came up with new ideas in doing their travel logs . I hope one of you does the driving and the one does the vids . By the way the Bradford Pear trees are pretty with their blooms come out in the early spring but I live hear one and they area a mess when blooms die and fall away . Happy trails to you , as Roy Rogers and Dale Evans used to say .

Awesome, I drove most of that route back in 2015. Hired an Attorney out of Gallup... Darealdeal

You guys have excelled yourselves with this video. I'm enjoying " travelling" with you. G'Day from Australia.

The wild fires are heartbreaking. Always enjoy the ride! 😊

Okay...SHALL WE..!

Old Route 66 had so many quaint small-towns. Interstate 40 bypassed them and no one stops at those little towns anymore. You can still drive on much of Route 66. Just gotta drice a lot slower and its a lot bumpier.

00:00 to 05:38 Wow! What a road trip!!

Sad too see the devastation, but I enjoy watching your travels.Good to see more of Nicole in the videos shows she is healthy and enjoying travels.

An awesome video, so much to see ! Tucumcari looks interesting, some beautiful old motels ! The music in the video is great ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, always enjoyable !😊💚

I enjoy all your videos, especially seeing the country side of Texas on this one...I'm reminded that, pretty soon, it will be a time to see the blue bonnets by the side of the road...How beautiful it is to experience it, while driving by...Have a safe and happy trip....Keep up the good work! Thank you very much.

Love the western scenery, well done. Glad you stop long enough to say a few interesting tidbits about each area. Thanks to both of you!

You missed the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo! We were stationed in Clovis NM for a while and made a few trips to the Big Texan. I love your videos of the small towns. I’m glad someone is documenting the America that is disappearing 😊.

My wife and I live in England and really enjoy seeing your travels. I'd love to visit the states and drive route 66,thats been a dream of mine for many years.

Whoa! music in a video? This must be a special occasion? Next your gonna try and amaze me with drone footage again. Liked the vidjeeyah.

Thank you for educating us about the different cities in the US.

That was great guys 👍 thanks for taking us along. 🇦🇺✌️

This is really well done. You folks did a get job. Couple of times I felt as though I was riding with you.

Love the format for this video, dug on the music as well. like to see and hear more like this one.

Great video! I love the drive through the towns! Great choice of music for this journey. I like the Drury Hotel. It was nice to see the tribute to one of my favorite songs about the flatbed Ford in Winslow, Arizona. Looking forward to more videos!

Really looking forward to joining you in spirit on this new adventure :)

Good luck on your new journey of discovery 👍😁

Been on I-40 from OKC to Flagstaff. You need to stop in Albuquerque during October and go to the Balloon Festival. It’s great to see all the amazing Balloons.

I love that some of you're videos have music . it's jus me the music and you driving😊

Awesome road trip. Keep them coming and thanks for sharing.

We also stopped in Winslow on our trip. You should check out Hatch NM Where the grow all the chili peppers.

Wow that was a nice road trip! Those hotels r really nice. I never heard of them. Can't wait 4 the next vid. USA is really interesting 2 c all the different everything out there. Thanx guys and stay safe

I've been to all 254 counties in Texas. I've taken pics of all the county seats. Walked through towns, photographing anything of note. I have waded in the Rio Grande. I have been to all that area that had the wild fires. Have pics of all that land. Hey Joe, check out Medicine Mound next time you visit. Cool features and an old ghost town. In Quanah, there is a nice couple that runs a restaurant called the Medicine Mound Depot. Their building is half the old Quanah Depot and half the old Medicine Mound Depot. Wild stuff.

That's Cool😎 brother....right down cold with the rain and spitting snow!🥶 Gotta take the bad with the good. As always, safe travels annnd Thumbs up!😎👍

LOVE your videos! Spent Basic Training in Amarillo, TX in 1966! Base no longer exists but then it had B-52 Bombers with Hydrogen Weapons aboard and I still remember Sergeant Mechanic pointing to them (and the guards with Shoot to Kill Orders_---and saying if you must go AWOL run to the West and NOT toward the Flight Line!

It amazing how much changes over the years in some of these towns. Used to have family in Flaggstaff but they moved a few years back. It was nice look out the front window see snowy mountains then go to the back door and see the desert. Loved it, you got both views. Have a great day and safe travels

I love you staying off most interstate freeways.😃

Joe and Nic, I saw they had a statue at that famous rest stop, of one famous Indian Chief, trying to find his way home. He was a member of the Fugouwee tribe famous for running around and shouting, we're the Foguwee, we're the fugouwee! Just sayin'😁😁😁😁 In '68 was heading west from New Jersey, through Amarillo Tucumcari etc on a 2 plus month road trip to small towns and National and State monuments and parks., including Mesa Verde. This vlog is a great start to your latest adventures. Cheers, Rik Spector

My nephew recently moved from Dallas TX back to CA to help care for his elderly parents. He loved TX and I can see why. It’s a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your videos. I love them all. P.S. Gas sure is cheaper in the South compared to CA.

Thank you for letting me see America 😊.

Good travelin’ music!