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It's time to show you some aspects of van life that we have been struggling with recently...
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@NaickKim Год назад

What aspect of van life would you HATE the most? And what would you LOVE the most? 🥰 let us know in the comments 👇🏻

@sabrinastraveladventures4263 Год назад

Lol don’t get me started 😂😂😂😂

@NaickKim Год назад

@@sabrinastraveladventures4263 😂😂😂😂 roger that

@annabelv.2400 Год назад

the part of the grey/black water managing is my absolute worst part. As well as the part of the incertainty of "where to sleep tonight safely?. oh and I obviosuly do not mention "when the van has tech issues I have no ideas how to solve but that are threatening my safety/life going on"part But the freedom is the best part. And "living small" resonates best to me too

@NaickKim Год назад

@@annabelv.2400 yes, that pretty much sums it up! Completely agree that the freedom makes everything worth it! How else are you going to sleep in your own house while travelling ;)

@FEARNoMore Год назад

At min 00:43 Why does Naick keep apple juice in the bathroom? He really should keep it refrigerated, it will spoil. 😜🤭

@giannishen Год назад

Unhappy things aside, Mexico City is a place worth visiting! Kim's final conclusion is very good, when you encounter setbacks, you must stay positive and keep trying! I wish you all the best thereafter, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks Gianni. Mexico City is our favorite city and it's definitely a great place. Always stay positive

@giannishen Год назад

@@NaickKim You are most welcome! Yes, be positive always! And I also like Mexico City, the architectures and food there are very attractive to me!

@sk37 Год назад

I have been following you guys since Taiwan. Just want to let you know how much I appreciate your positivity and outlook on life. One of the most real traveling couples on RU-vid. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing you dance with some penguins :D

@NaickKim Год назад

Aww thank you 🥰 I always visualize spotting my first penguin when I think of Antarctica. Hopefully we'll get there and get to make some cool videos about it 🥰 thank you for your wonderful comment!

@劉美純-r2q Год назад

樂觀面對～繼續前進你們真的超棒🎉！

@NaickKim Год назад

Xie Xie!

@lilianaavila6554 Год назад

Those people in the parking lot were straight up robbing you. Mexico is a beautiful place with many wonderful people. I hate that a portion of the population is so willing to take advantage of others. Corruption is definitely deep rooted but so glad to see you guys having such a positive attitude. Too bad with all your mishaps (I’ve been watching your Instagram too) you aren’t closer to Guadalajara, my family would be happy to help you ☺️ and you would definitely not have a parking ticket in our neighborhood.

@NaickKim Год назад

You have bad apples everywhere unfortunately. We don't let it distract us from the beauty and all of the wonderful people we've met here. Mishaps are part of the adventure too haha. We've got some stories to tell when we're grey and old.

@mountainlover830 Год назад

Intriguing video. Love the transparency you guys give to every situation. Sorry for the downsides, but appreciate your authenticity. Thanks for posting!

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks Laura! :) we always try to keep things real, so we're glad you enjoy it 🥰

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

I pinned you guys as preeminent RU-vid travel hosts. That's a significant compliment that means I admire what you're doing.

@julieann777 Год назад

You guys are the best. I love your tenacity and resilience. You guys just roll with the punches and move forward with a smile and an awesome attitude. 😍

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks Julie! We really try to keep a positive outlook. It doesn't help to be negative and complain all the time. Situations are just situations and you can make of them what you want.

@-Martijn- Год назад

The sleeping in a van part would drive me nuts.

@NaickKim Год назад

😂 When is the housewarming party?

@-Martijn- Год назад

Waiting on your return 😁

@kismetau Год назад

Love your POSITIVITY!! ☀Apart from serious health concerns, I believe that most other issues can be overcome if you have the motivation. Sending you lots of good vibes + energy to carry you both through the rest of your trip 💪 Thanks for being you ❤

@NaickKim Год назад

Exactly. You make of a situation what you want, you get to decide how you respond and that's what we try to be practice as best as possible.

@lambda.403 Год назад

started watching you guys yesterday (to learn English, LOL), rarely leave any comments on youtube. But I admire what you guys are doing and keeping the lovely relationship very much. Thumbs up.👍

@dianeschmiane Год назад

That was a rocky few days but you sailed through in style, yay🎉

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Diane! :) without a doubt you know how it can be sometimes ;)

@joebloggs5583 Год назад

We have a small motorhome so making up the bed every night is a real pain but the advantages of having a smaller vehicle re parking etc more than make up for it. Thank you for your vids which show the ups and downs. On another note we made out first international trip from Ireland to Bruges and Holland and used your videos to orientate ourselves! Bruges is amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work.

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks Joe. A smaller van is definitely easier to park up, although we haven't had much issues with not fitting in parking spaces. Great to hear you had a good time in Bruges. What did you do in Bruges?

@joebloggs5583 Год назад

@@NaickKim started with the metre of beer but got stuck on Rodenbach Alexander and took way too much before climbing the Belfort which was full of other Irish people who were there because of the famous movie. Museum was lovely and enjoyed the boat tours. Lovely atmosphere in the city in general and locals very friendly. We are normally wild campers but used the Memling site for this visit which had everything we needed. Have you any plans to visit Ireland with the camper? It’s probably the easiest country for wild camping.

@NaickKim Год назад

Sounds like a proper Belgian adventure. Yeah Ireland is definitely on our list. We're thinking of heading to the UK/Scotland next year for a while, Ireland would be great too, it looks really beautiful up there.

@洪進福-w6c Год назад

旅行中難免遇到不如意，祝福旅途愉快順心。

@NaickKim Год назад

Xie xie!

@myrnamontanez2089 Год назад

I Just Started, Following u and Really enjoyed it, Especially the Food, Thank you for the Adventure, Be Safe 😊

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Myrna. Happy to have you onboard ❤️ More adventures coming soon!

@micabbg Год назад

I remember that video from Mexico when you first talked about the idea to drive pan America highway very vivid. I really hoped you will do so, and here you are 👍👍👍👍😎

@NaickKim Год назад

We made it this far already 🥰🚐 hoping we can take you all the way down to Argentina, Vinny allowing :)

@jelena7604 Год назад

Thank you for always keeping it real, the good, the bad & the ugly.

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Jelena! That's exactly what we aim for :)

@nathanjo.leadcaner4057 Год назад

I had all the laughs with the humor you both find in simple and not so good things. Enjoy van life Naick & Kim and keep bringing the fun, lessons, and positivity. Love and hugs from Cebu City, Philippines!

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks a lot Nathanjo

@Bertinanola Год назад

Hallo Naick en Kim, wat een tegenslag kun je toch hebben. Nog een geluk dat jullie er zo positief en vrolijk bijblijven. Nog een fijne tocht verder en geniet ervan . Welterusten, groetjes, Gilberte

@NaickKim Год назад

Bedankt Gilberte. Klagen en zagen helpt toch niet 😉😃 We maken er het beste van 👍🏻 prettig weekend ❤️ Groetjessss

@Bertinanola Год назад

@@NaickKim Jullie zijn een prachtig stel, fijne zaterdagavond nog en veel plezier.

@travellingwithcrowsfeet Год назад

Nice guys. We love your happiness and feel your pain. Keep it up.

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks a lot guys

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

To those that know, the paseterias of D.F. are the renowned bomb. If you ask any local, they will have their favorite paseteria. It's a bit like Paris I suppose.

@Jilltoons Год назад

The full toilet would be tough. Getting rid of garbage..that would be hard too. You guys got this.

@NaickKim Год назад

Yeah that's the most sucky situation in a van haha.

@iluv2_travel Год назад

hope vinny gets better soon!!!

@iluv2_travel Год назад

plus.. damn! i forgot about going to the sears lookout :((((((

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks David!

@Bella122935 Год назад

All the best for you two🎉🎉

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Bella

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

It's extreme in D.F. Thirty years ago, I took a flight into El Capital, and someone on the flight told me straight up that if I have a problem with the cops to just give then $5. I suppose now that would be $20 dollars or more. I dislike it a lot, but that's just normalcy there.

@gloval5187 Год назад

Best part of van life. Finding great places to discover. Worst the toilet situation

@NaickKim Год назад

I could not agree more! I hate the toilet situation. People with houses don't know how lucky they are to be able to go to the toilet and not have to wonder if there's still room. I call it pee anxiety 🤣

@gloval5187 Год назад

@@NaickKim you have inspired me to travel more. Happy travels

@NaickKim Год назад

@@gloval5187 oh thank you, that is amazing to hear! Happy travels to you too, then ;)

@alialshmmary7 Год назад

✌️I wish you happiness always

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Ali! We wish you the same :)

@barbaram2196 Год назад

That’s brilliant video! I hope you made a note on Ioverlander about this dodgy car park in Mexico City.

@NaickKim Год назад

Yeah we wrote a review on the spot in iOverlander. There were a few reviews and people didn't seem to have issue before, so...

@barbaram2196 Год назад

@@NaickKim I suppose the problem was not the place but this one person working there that day. Still, it's good you let people know so they bear it in mind when they look for a place in MC. Safe travels!

@TrustNotMyHeart Год назад

Sometimes knowing Spanish is not to your benefit. I've been living in Mexico for 5 months learning Spanish... leaving soon. But, I have found that there are times when I am just going to be a simple English speaking person and I just completely don't understand. It frustrates them and gets me out of just MESS when these crooks try to rip you off. The corruption is mad.

@NaickKim Год назад

That's true haha. We've definitely pretended to not speak any Spanish when the situation requires it haha.

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

Focus on the journey that is right before you. You've a while to go before Tierra de Fuego. A lot could change between now and then.

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

I would recommend the views from the Pyramid of the Moon as great views of or near D. F.

@bethlef5168 Год назад

Always great videos!

@NaickKim Год назад

Thanks a lot Beth

@KevIsOffGrid Год назад

basically if you get there, and wait for last minute you can save half the cost. (Antarctica / Ushuaia)

@NaickKim Год назад

YES! We heard about that. But then you also can't get any of the "special" activities anymore (kayaking, sleeping on the ice, etc.), because those book out months ahead. It's still an option though!

@ziontours5893 Год назад

@@NaickKim I wouldn't worry about that. I still think that your most uninteresting video was your stay in that ice hotel in Sweden.

@gypsyroveradventures6133 Год назад

Love love love you guys❤️❤️

@NaickKim Год назад

Aww thank you ♥️ Love the dogs in your profile picture :) :)

@gypsyroveradventures6133 Год назад

@@NaickKim they are my lovely girls Shiloh and Zoey..Shiloh is a Jack Russel/ Chihuahua X and Zoey is Chihuahua…my little companions…the best, thanks so much❤️❤️❤️

@nexusyang4832 Год назад

Crazy news, but I am in Kaohsiung right now. 😂😂😂😂😂

@NaickKim Год назад

Woohoow, that's great! Eat some beef noodles for us 😉 And all the other amazing foods.

@prabhatsourya3883 Год назад

3:16 Probably something Ford should think about…. Just kidding.. BTW, are the overhangs really that long, or was it because of the modifications?

@NaickKim Год назад

Ahahaha, we'll send them an email suggesting coconut holders ;) by overhangs do you mean the back of the van? When it was hitting the ground on that hill? The angle was just crazy and indeed Vinny's butt is naturally pretty big :)

@chrisdecoste3097 Год назад

Omg again guys…. You are not having great luck, but at least being able to speak Espanol helps…. Good luck and Happy Cinco de Mayo. We will be toasting you this evening…. Cheers 🍻

@NaickKim Год назад

Yeah it's been a bit unfortunate haha, but we'll have some great stories to tell 😃

@chrisdecoste3097 Год назад

@@NaickKim that’s for sure….😺

@JulietteWilliams Год назад

OMG, esquites, CDMX...have you guys tried cafe de olla at Cafe Jarocho? OH I wish I was there with you!!!! XOXOXO

@NaickKim Год назад

Yeah CDMX is such an amazing city. We haven't tried the cafe olla at that place, but Naick tried it in Puebla. It was really good!

@JulietteWilliams Год назад

@@NaickKim Cafe el Jarocho's main place is in Coyoacan, about 2 blocks from Frida's house! If you ever get back...of course, if you do I hope you will let us all know because I plan on being there next year, probably in the spring! XOXO Sending you both lots of love!

@NaickKim Год назад

@@JulietteWilliams we go back to CDMX every chance we get, so we might take you up on the offer next time ;) we love Coyoacan btw! Such a tranquil neighborhood. Doesn't feel like you're in a megacity at all and yet it's still CDMX :)

@JulietteWilliams Год назад

@@NaickKim I will let you know when I will be there and you can stay with me in my Coyoacan Air BnB, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms! I adore that neighborhood so much. It feels like home!

@NaickKim Год назад

@@JulietteWilliams thanks so much, we would love that! :) we hope you get to go back there soon

@benilaur4387 Год назад

Stand your ground with people in Mexico, and Central America, who try to abuse u. I’ve lived in Mexico for 10 years after living in Argentina and Chile, you really have to be vigilant and stand your ground here. As u say, it’s a question of principle. Be very careful with the police, whatever their status, federal or tourist police. I had a car in Chile with which I travelled in Argentina and Brazil ,never had any real issues with the police unlike here.

@NaickKim Год назад

So far our experiences with the police have been nothing but wonderful. They've always been super helpful and friendly, but we know that's not the case for all of them. Yeah we make it as hard as possible for them to take advantage of us haha. We've had cops try to shake us down before and it's a fun game :)

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

My favorite place in D.F. is El Parque Chapultepec and El Museo Anthropologia. Have you visited there?

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

Well, and the floating gardens.

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

Especially the place with the scary dolls placed all around.

@annabelv.2400 Год назад

cant belive your spot is the Sears terrasse in front of Bellas Artes... No mames quey 🤣 20 years ago it was my spot too, sipping in hot chocolate or more boozy stuff depending on hours schedule . Nice to see how classics don't die_

@NaickKim Год назад

Oh really?? It is our absolute favorite! The views, the vibe, the drinks 🥰🥰🥰 Terazza Catedral is a close second though: rooftop bar with great views mundojovenhostels.com/en/terraza-catedral-bar/

@annabelv.2400 Год назад

@@NaickKim Looking good but that one definitaly did not exist 20 years ago I think 🙃

@NaickKim Год назад

Yeah it looks very new! In case you ever go back ;) we just saw you made a donation to Vinny's piggybank, thank you so so much 🥰🥰 that's incredibly kind!

@吳振煥-u2l Год назад

加油👏

@NaickKim Год назад

Xie xie 🥰

@ingridnh1 Год назад

Talk about a series of mishaps! Especially that incident at the parking lot! Thank goodness that didn’t escalate too much further. You guys really try to stay so positive even in the face of things going wrong, which shows how finishing out this trip is destined! Mexico City really is a wonderful city. We loved it when we were there too. Would love to go back again and visit the hot chocolate place! ❤

@NaickKim Год назад

Thank you Ingrid! Always look forward to reading your comments as you're such a kind and positive person. When were you in CDMX? What's your favorite spot there? 🥰

@ingridnh1 Год назад

@@NaickKim You are so sweet! You send so much positive energy, how could anyone be negative?! 😉 My husband and I were CDMX last year. Only stayed one night after leaving San Miguel de Allende, before our flight back home. but we had a chance to see most of the Centro. There was a rooftop restaurant at our hotel; Casa de la Luz called Tezontle…was the most amazing meal! ❤️

@RichardHead-gn8tw Год назад

Life hack.... Keep a cordless mini grinder in your van. Call it your skeleton key.

@NaickKim Год назад

To get rid of the bodies? :D

@ludfx4yyc403 Год назад

💡👍

@NaickKim Год назад

🥰🥰

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

If you pay the corrupt cops (which you basically have to), and then that makes you furious and then you stew about it for a while, you pay twice. Once in pesos and next in your soul.

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

They want the pesos, but they really win then they take a piece of your soul.

@lilzworld733 Год назад

Good thing y'all speak Spanish so you can call people out on their lies, thinking that you guys don't understand them. LOL. #Busted #GiveMeBackMyPesos

@NaickKim Год назад

Exactly 🤣🤣

@tdiddle8950 Год назад

Veo que algien habla espagnol. Muy bien!