An Unexpected Happy Ending | Traveling the Dominican Republic
what a great trip to the dominican republic, with an unexpected happy ending 🥺 even getting my phone stolen turned into a positive experience, and reminded me how amazing and wonderful and GOOD humanity is for the most part.
In case it was a little confusing: most of the footage from the last video ( • Road Tripping the Domi... ) is footage from the phone I had stolen. So thankful to have gotten it back, and for everyone who helped me ♡ missing DR right now, as i sit in my chilly little cabin 🥶
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The gentleman that owned the airbnb seemed so sweet when he handed the phone and needed to make sure that you got back to Matt safely. 🥺
@leadgindairy3709
2 жыл бұрын
I want to say he was the phone delivery guy. But regardless I agree, very gracious and selfless people, and also very evil and selfish people there as well. Luckily there are the good ones who know where the bad ones inhabit and can try to keep you clear from harm.
@Han-qn7nb
2 жыл бұрын
@@leadgindairy3709 I believe she said that he was kind enough to get it from the delivery man, but I could be wrong. Nonetheless, a very sweet man! 😊
@hannahleeduggan
2 жыл бұрын
He was the Airbnb host 😊 he was WONDERFUL
@allycatwild
2 жыл бұрын
He was very great..so nice of him to be so caring! People don't realise there is danger everywhere.. should be especially careful in places you dont know!
@evelyncarrion9120
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree… very sweet.
the fact that Hannah speaks fluent Spanish is beyond amazing. I love this.
@alexia8761
2 жыл бұрын
@@sueyu3603 it's useful to know other languages no matter where you are
@slimkatey5
2 жыл бұрын
Right!! I was so impressed
@belpack8989
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard that learning a second language expands your mind. I've been trying to learn Spanish for awhile now. I can read it pretty well, but I have a terrible time hearing it
@dianebaker5243
2 жыл бұрын
@@belpack8989 ❤
@TrinityMx83
2 жыл бұрын
@@belpack8989 si te esfuerzas lo lograrás!!! Estoy convencida de ello!! Yo soy una española estudiando inglés… 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. Mucho ánimo!!! ❤️ Os recomiendo que vengáis a visitar España…. Os va a encantar… Un abrazo muy grande!
I love how Matt is getting more and more comfortable being on camera! You two are so adorable together.
@VonJay
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell he loves her
Girl if a local told me to not walk anywhere and to watch my back, I would listen 😂😂😂💜
@jpfly66
2 жыл бұрын
Right? I was shocked she was afraid to swim in the cenote. Girl swam in gator infested streams in Florida. LOLOLOL She's never afraid of anything.
@chrisfry436
2 жыл бұрын
Especially! down there....it is nothing to laugh at, they will be on the news as "American couple reported missing"....LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE TELL YOU. It only takes once.
It’s currently a grey, rainy mess here in the UK, I’m sat on the sofa with my cat who’s soggy and trying to dry himself off on me and I’m watching y’all in the blazing sun by the sea imagining I’m one of those crabs enjoying it with you
@kayleigh-annhaigh2384
2 жыл бұрын
Lol same but with a soggy dog 😂
@shannonbaldus5458
2 жыл бұрын
smile
@ianrkav
2 жыл бұрын
"y'all" ? I'm guessing you're an American in the UK then? Hope you're enjoying the weather. Sometimes a very bright shiny ball is observed in the sky, not very often though:-)
@bathroomjon1
2 жыл бұрын
Well I’ve got no pets but, yep sat on my sofa with the rain still falling outside - at least I can lose myself in the video😂🙄
@tsanti6200
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto, except I’ve got a soggy budgie that I’ve just given a shower 😂 I was hopeful with the one day of sunshine we got at the weekend but alas, miserable skies once again 😅
I love that you're real about sketchy caves and unpleasant smells and wasps and crabs and hurt feet and being the victim of crimes and everything, thank you for not totally sugarcoating the holidays and life in general ❤️
There is something in South America and areas in the Caribbean called Devil's Breath. It is so easy to disappear. When you are warned by the people that live there, listen. They do not benefit from telling you to be cautious, as fear will cut into their business. So always heed the warnings of the locals. It really makes you wonder what they have seen to be so wary? I think there is video of a KZreadr being told to smell the flowers of the Borrachero Tree.
@KO-D00M
2 жыл бұрын
This is interesting information. I’m too paranoid to look it up myself, but do you have more details about this?
@orangentage
2 жыл бұрын
@@KO-D00M it is a drug that makes you do anything someone says to you. the scary thing is you only have to smell it and bam your on it. But also you look completly fine on the outside. Vice made a really good documentary about it, i think its on youtube. I recommend it to everyone who wants to travel to venezuela, columbia and their neighbor countrys. Because it is so easy to become a victim of this especially in those places.
@KO-D00M
2 жыл бұрын
@@orangentage Thanks for the info... scary stuff. Traveling to foreign lands has its perks, but foreigner safety is always priority. Unfortunately, too many people risk their lives just because they don't want to be too cautious. I think you can never be too cautious when traveling.
@msjrf4ver
2 жыл бұрын
oh wow! Do you happen to remember which youtuber that was?
@jessicaturner9685
Жыл бұрын
So scary. I remember traveling to Ochos Rio, Jamaica and we were told by locals to stay away from the falls so went zip lining instead. People got robbed there that day. Looked into Devils Breath and that mess is terrifying. NO THANK YOU. NOPE. NOT TODAY.
Wow that is so incredible that they hunted down your phone and brought it back to you. That is high class customer service. Damn, you got so lucky
I just find myself saying “no no no” during this entire video. Driving alone. 🤦🏼♀️girl, please take locals warnings seriously about things, they know these things are dangerous, not just for us but anyone!
That was so nice of all those people that helped get your phone back!
@UN_UrbanNomad66
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! 🙏
@NoYesJess
2 жыл бұрын
For real!! I couldn't imagine that kind of help in the U.S.!!
@davidminutella
2 жыл бұрын
@@NoYesJess I would. The US is full of kind people, don't let the media tell you otherwise.
@minibx6659
5 ай бұрын
@@davidminutellaummm, is not the media, but I agree, there are good people and bad people everywhere, the media don’t dictate common sense . Don’t blame the media for you actions.
I love the fact that you collected other people's trash from the ocean and that was a really beautiful behavior ❤️
Oh my heart, at 29:30 - that guy was such a sweetie - he’s got to be a dad to teenage girls, right? He was so concerned for your safety!
Oh, to be young and adventurous! I miss those days. So, beautiful and carefree! Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
The best “that’s what she said” moment - when Matt was pushing in the wine cork and you said “is it in?” I died. Half expected you to have text in the vid that said that - immature humor for the win! So glad you got your phone back - this could be like a tourism promo for the DR to show how wonderful and considerate the people are there. I make KZread videos in a similar spirit to yours and while I’ve loved filming the magic of Winter ❄️ - this made me crave getting out and traveling again…
The guy who brought you the phone was a good guy to look after your safety
If there was an academy award for life...Hannah would win it! Takes a very special person to keep up with you! Fearless, daring and a risk taker. Happy Valentine's!
Matt's little curls are adorable! You guys are the sweetest, thank you for taking us with you
These places make their money from tourists, and they go out of their way for you because they don't want any bad reviews. They can not afford bad reviews. You probably don't even realize the amount of money that the airbnb guy most likely had to pay the cops out of packet to help find your phone, and money spent on the delivery. It's not like America. I hope you were kind enough to tip the person a large tip who drove your phone to you, not to mention a 5 star review for the airbnb that worked so hard to get your phone back. Wonderful footage, it makes me want to go there!
@hannahleeduggan
2 жыл бұрын
I did indeed
@gladyrose21
2 жыл бұрын
@Morningjane you only right on one thing you said and is the fact the some areas make money out tourism, but despite that they are very kind people and honest people who go out of their way to help others with out expecting anything in return but just to serve others. Me and my husband travel 3 times an a year from America with no problem at all people are kind and respectful just because some people are not honest don't mean everyone isn't. Now you have to understand the phone was at the other in of the island the fact that this people when out of the way with a very short time said a lot about the character of Dominican people. Well done Hannah and Mark thanks for the video . Now I have more places to explore the next time I go back.
So glad you got your phone back! The gentleman who picked it up for you was so sweet. Thank you for sharing all this beautiful footage🥰
Wow, the people from the AirBnB really out didi themselves on finding your phone 🥺 Such incredible nice people 🙌🏼 The last cave looked so creepy, I wouldn't trusted it either...Kinda sad the tourists wiped your experience of it 😑 But the footage was very beautiful and it made me miss the ocean so very much 😌
The kindness of strangers is astounding. It shouldn't be, but it is these days. Thats amazing you got your phone back!!
Hannah thank you so much for taking me along on another beautiful adventure with you. It was beautiful as are you. I’am very happy you got your phone back . Those are some wonderful people that made that happen. For a 81 year old man it’s like I am there in the wonderful places you visit. ❤️👍. Art
Matt is just the sweetest, hunkiest little cinnamon roll and I love him for you 🥰
Always glad to hear about good people doing wholesome things and having good luck. It is a nice change of pace from the norm.
@chrissinger101
2 жыл бұрын
15:30 when guy says gracias that means thank u then after that he says bon'es dias what that mean
@chrissinger101
2 жыл бұрын
good morning i think finally tried dias spelling with bones wich is actually bueno
Congrats on the phone. So surprised you got it back. Makes you realize there really are great people out there that will help you.
Hannah this trip was so beautiful and very relaxing. The caves were really scary for me that’s a horror movie in the making. You and Matt make a really fun and cute couple and to be able to experience great vacation spots. I’m so happy they found your phone that was a miracle for sure and they were so nice to go that far to help find your phone is amazing. Thanks for the journey again❤️
You guys are great together and watching you explore is so much fun... Can't wait to be invited to your wedding because I know that would be an authentic experience of its own beauty❤❤
What a beautiful trip. Matt sure is becoming more & more camera comfortable. He's a natural. Glad you got your phone back. Have a blessed week my beautiful Minnesota friend 🥰 💖 🌟
Oh my goodness what an awesome trip y’all had !!! My husband and I have traveled all over the world and have loved our travels even to the Dominican Republic but I’m pretty sure the way you two traveled and stayed at all the Airbnb’s was waaay better!!! Such a Bummer you had your phone stolen. But holy cow what wonderful people you had searching so diligently for it for you!! I CAN NOT BELIEVE how accommodating they were!!!! God Bless them all!! And the gentleman that you picked up your phone from was so worried about you!!! 🥰Honestly this situation could not have ended Any Better!!! It definitely looks like you and Matt had a fabulous time on this trip and I’m so happy for you!! I sure do miss those Carefree days of my youth, these are exactly the things that my husband and I used to do when we were young. Not that we’re old I’m only 53 and he’s 61 but we haven’t had the chance in the last several years to do that type of traveling we will again!!! It just has not worked out that way recently. So happy for you both!! I love to see you living carefree and enjoying every moment of this awesome life that God allows us to live!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
@hameley12
Жыл бұрын
They were blessed with good, kind, cautious people. Most people when they lose hundreds of dollars of filming equipment, a rental car, or their documents, they really don't get it back. It happened to my cousin and her husband. Some greedy people broke into their bedroom through a window and found their passports and a box of inexpensive jewellery but grabbed it. It took Cely and Edward nearly four months to get their new travel docs to get back home, while low on money. Then at the airport, they waited for their suitcases to come through the delivery belt. Only one suitcase appeared, Cely's was gone. They talked to lost and found Dept and management. After two months they were told, her items were gone. There was nothing at the other location or in the Airport where they landed. God was on Hannah's and Matt's tails by keeping them safe. ❤❤
I love watching and exploring with you Hannah, you make everything fun and exciting. I love that your hikes are unconventional, but the best things are always off the beaten path 🤍
I really love mat. Like I hope he sticks around forever. He’s so genuine and kind. He reminds me of my fiancé a lot. I wish you all the love
@harrietsand9715
2 жыл бұрын
@Angela Rivera. You said I hope he sticks around forever, where will Matt ever find another girl like Hannah? All will pale by comparison.
@somebodysmom3747
2 жыл бұрын
We've bonded with Matt now....
@angelarivera6010
2 жыл бұрын
@@harrietsand9715 for real Hannah is so rear.
@karenhernke281
2 жыл бұрын
Agree...I hope he stays around forever. He is the type of man a girl dreams of.
Omgggg the puppy hiking with you guys melted my ❤️
@sabrinaearthmuffin4805
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you gave the puppy lots of love ❤ and some food as well. They are alone and in need of help. I enjoy you and your journey.
Ya’ll are SO cute! And Matt’s disposition is always happy - a wonderful trait to look for in a partner 🧡
That's amazing that those people made it their mission to help you find the phone. I got my husband into watching your videos lately btw. I've been watching your videos for over a year and I love your personality and how self assured you are while still being down to earth.
What a lovely young man you’ve found! He’s a doll. Happy for you both!
Honestly, I really love your content. Every week I am so excited for your sunday videos!!! love ya❤️
I'm very sorry that you had this bad experience, and I'm glad that everything turned out, our country is wonderful and with very good people and we have a lot to offer, I hope you come back
What a beautiful trip to be on with your sweetie Matt. You two are so fun to watch, you mesh really well. What a beautiful place to see and enjoy. I’m so glad you recovered your phone. Lastly what a great Airbnb you stayed at, he was genuinely worried for your safety. I just wish you would be a little more careful especially not having Matt with you. These days you need to be extremely careful. Your a beautiful young lady and there are some very sick people out there. I tell this to my own daughter also. It’s great to do these things but just be careful. I look forward to more of your videos now back to the freezing cold. Brr… 🙂❤️
I love how they show you don’t have to socialize with that many people while travelling, just enjoying each others company ☺️🥰
What a beautiful adventure. Thank you for taking us along with you two. Sooo glad you got your phone back! ❤️
What an amazing adventure you two have had! Fantastic news that your phone was found, too. I love watching you two together, there's so much love & happiness. Blessings from Australia 🙏 💖🌈
I loved watching your trip, and getting to see places il never see in person..its also been great getting to see and know matt has hes been spending more time on camera, your personalities suit each other perfectly.
Felt like I was with you guys the whole trip! Thank you hannah for another wholesome vid!! I'm a fan of yours from the Philippines, hope you'll come visit our country soon 💖
What an adventure you guys!! Samuel looks like such a nice soul ❤ so heartwarming to hear him worry over you.
I look forward to your videos every Sunday Hannah. They shine a light on the end of every week. Thank you for creating these videos for us all to enjoy, I'm very grateful 💕 I'm also very pleased (for you) that you take the breaks that you do! We all deserve time off, so I'm even more appreciative that in your time off you still chose to film and talk to us. So pleased they could get your phone back too!
Absolutely beautiful travels, scenery, and companionship! Thank you so much for sharing!! Much love to you both! Be safe and well! See you next time!😊❤👍
Wowzers what a trip ! You and Matt are so perfectly matched. Love watching you guys together.
What a great trip!! Awesome memories. Awesome getting your phone back, unbelievable!! Loved living vicariously through you guys 💕💕💕
So glad you got your phone back! Thank you for sharing y’alls adventures
idk why but i always get so emotional watching your videos especially the travel ones. the scenery, the music, just seeing how much you guys are enjoying life, its all so beautiful and im happy you are able to experience these things and share it with us, thank you!
That’s a beautiful place. I’m so glad you got your phone back. You’re both so tan and what an adventure. Thank you for taking us along.
So grateful for all the people who helped you with your phone and also helped by telling you how to keep safe. It’s a beautiful place but definitely you have to be careful. You both looked like you had a wonderful time together 💕
Can we just talk about how supportive Matt is…I just love this match 💜💜
@adrianarocha8446
Жыл бұрын
The way he treats her ❤
invest in a pair of water shoes for those hikes...lol Love watch'in..amazing underwater video footage..!! Glad you got your phone back...amazing
Awesome video. Filled with a roller coaster ride of stolen phone, found phone drama, gorgeous scenery, scary dark caves, and heart love. Thank you Hannah and Matt for sharing your vacation with us.
Loved this video ! What a great trip for you and Matt and as always you keep us on the edge of our seat with your rock climbing and cave exploring. So Happy that you were able to get your phone back and wow they really hunted and the Airbnb guy was honest. 💕🌟👍
Beautifully edited video. What a great trip you made together. You'll always have these beautiful memories. It seems like a miracle that you got your phone back but it only happened because of all the people who went to great lengths to help you and that only happened because of the sweet person you are. People respond to your genuineness and kindness. You two have similar vibes - adventurous, optimistic, resourceful, calm, loving, genuine. You are a great couple.
What a beautiful trip! And I'm so impressed they were so helpful to get you your phone back; Love seeing how good and helpful people are. Sending love.
That was a great video!! You two are so well suited for one another! It's sweet to watch!!💕 To recover your phone es un milagro!!!!🙏
Yay Sundays are my days to catch up with youtube videos. I'm so glad this came out today
Well, that is as close to a beach vacation as I will get for a while, que maravillosa! All the ups and downs, and how well you two get along. Thanks HannahLee and Matt, only you and your amazing karmas could have brought that vacation, I mean your phone, back to me. Ahhh!
Hi guys! Glad you got your phone back and your both safe...thank you for taking us with you ...lots of love 💕
How fun! I'm so glad you got your phone back, that's unreal! What a sweet man, he was so concerned for your safety. Bless him big time! 💖
Thank you SOOOO much for filming and uploading this for us! Looks absolutely gorgeous 😍
The gentleman from the air bnb was so sweet to make sure you got your phone and got back safely! I can't believe all the effort so many people put in to get the phone back. Also I want Matt to come chop all my veggies from now on purely for the entertainment value. 😄
How flippin wonderful you actually got yor phone back!!! You guys are so so filed with love n light the universe works with you bringing beautiful awesome people onto your path! It's so lovely taking a mini escape into such beauty each time I watch yor video 🤗😍💖🤗🙏🤗💕 thank you! Love you! Safe trip hone xo
You are such a talented videographer! So happy you got your phone back! Can only imagine how stressful that must have been for you. Thank you again for sharing your life with us. Looking forward to your next video :)
I’ve been waiting for this!! Nice to get out of the cold I’m sure! The tropics look good on you 😁
@dakotaovdan
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlamingBasketballClub I’d love to! Going to go to Costa Rica next January hope to travel more tho in the future 😊
Love it, not the losing if your camera part :-( and the wasps part 😬 besides that, I feel like I’m there! Happy Valentine’s Day 💕
What a beautiful holiday you had ..bright colors, sunshine, love, fun, adventures, good food, diving - and you got back your phone. This was a blissful journey. I'm happy for you guys- you are protected with good vibes. Love from Bali.
Now THAT was an adventure with a silver lining! You two had me holding my breath in those caves. Though the real danger was walking and stopping it seemed. It was a beautiful place though I'm glad you're back home. Or are you?
There are some amazing people still out there, and you seem to have found them, great news on getting your phone back
This was beautiful, and your host who you picked up the phone from, was so sweet to be so caring for you!!! So happy you got your phone back! Had a backpack with some stuff stolen in Guatemala and its such a weird feeling, all replaceable things, but it think it's the feeling of violation that gets you😔
Man, I love my island !!! I'm so happy you got to experience its beauty and warmness
I'm so glad you got your phone back! What wonderful people who helped you! So many beautiful places.
Hannah, your my spirit animal!! Thanks for taking us along!!
Wow I so enjoyed this video. I’m so happy you got your phone back. You two look so cute together. Thank you for sharing your amazing vacation even though there was a downfall on some point but with a good ending 🍾🙌
I love these long videos! Makes the week wait worth it. Happy you got your phone back!
🤗💕🏖️🌅👍. It's amazing that they found your phone and that they returned it to you from over 7 hours away. Also, you really met some nice people on you adventure in the DR. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures with all of us. Looks like you had a wonderful time and everywhere you went was absolutely beautiful. "God bless y'all"...
That was so wonderful to watch and thank you for taking us on the trip. Loved it!!! You and Matt make such a cute couple.
What an amazing adventure you 2 had!!! So glad you got your phone back super lucky! Safe travels home.
Ohhh how I miss my family in Spain!! Already the first seconds, listening to Ozuna brought me back to them mentally... I love you and your videos Hannah, keep doing what you're doing!
Your videos are unmatched. Great content. Thank you for bringing us with you🙏❤
The only time my phone has been stolen was from a beach I had been going to my entire life, and the people were just like yeah this happens all the time you're not getting your phone back. So I'm really happy you were able to get yours back.
Such beautiful video in so many ways! Glad it all came together for you 💜
Wow what an incredible place 💖 thank goodness your phone was recovered! Some very kind people live there 🙏🏼 thank you so much for sharing 🤗 X
Hope u had a lovely holiday . It looked great ! Thanks for posting Hannah and glad u got ur phone back . Best wishes from England xx
Wow! It’s so beautiful! I’ve never been there! Thanks for taking us with you guys! No day is bland at a beautiful beach! ♥️💕 Loved the music Matt chose! Loved the cave! LOVED SEEING YOU GUYS SCUBA DIVING!!! It’s on my bucket list! 😉😉🐬
That was so nice-thanks for bringing us along. I can’t travel...love to live vicariously through others like yourself.😊
Wow, what a beautiful place and a memorable trip. Hands down miracle that you got your phone back. So impressive the lengths they went through to retrieve it for you! Fabuloso!
Ahhhhhh! 🌴 We needed this trip guys! This was amazing and soooooo glad you got your phone back! PS. How much do we L❤VE Matt.
Fantastic video. Fantastic trip! You are so much braver than I am. I feel like a real wimp watching your adventures. So hard to understand how evil and scary some people can be. Glad you and Matt came home safe and sound.
What a beautiful holiday. Even more beautiful is how they got your phone back. There's good and bad in all x
You should have bought that detective a case of beer for going so hard getting your phone back... thats like unheard of.
@wendyeesue
2 жыл бұрын
Im sure the cost of the R,BnB was their pay for finding the Phone
Great video Hannah, You are very talented, never stop doing it, in whatever way. Also glad You had a nice get away, always feels nice to change the sourandings.
I don't know how I missed this whole trip of yours but I'm watching this one first. I'm blown away by your spanish! It's beautiful and as a Latina who grew up hearing it all my life but was never taught it, I'm inspired! I can understand a lot more but still working on speaking it. Impressive!
No way - great that you got your phone back! This was an awesome vlog and the places looked absolutely gorgeous!
i literally teared up watching this, you guys are the most beautiful couple i’ve ever seen. the things i would do to experience this trip with my boyfriend
I love that man. NO STOPPING & WHEN YOU DO STOP, CALL ME SO I KNOW YOU ARE SAFE. ❤ Sir, we need more men like you.
I really enjoyed this thank you so much, I am so glad you got your phone back xx