They Told Us Not to Come Here

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We are crossing the border from the USA into Mexico. SO many people told us it was unsafe, called us crazy, and said we shouldn't do this. We're here to show that there is more beyond the border than just danger and corruption. Baja, Mexico is filled with wonderful locals, beautiful landscapes, and so so so much more.
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We're Tal & Mads - a Nurse & Teacher couple from Toronto, Canada who fell in love while traveling the world together. When we adopted our dog Bowie, we decided the best way to continue traveling would be in our self built camper van, Billie. We hit the road in January 2022 and drove all the way through the United States and into Mexico. We thought creating vlogs would be a great way to keep our friends and family updated while being a wonderful memento of our travels. And now, here we are sharing anything and everything that we think will make you smile.
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  • @heartdawg
    @heartdawg4 ай бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL story about your patient and her shower❤ You both are such exceptional people!! The world needs more people like you!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Awe!!! What a kind comment! Thank you SO much for watching. We are so grateful for your support!!

  • @melissam3930
    @melissam39304 ай бұрын

    I loved the story about your patient. It resonates with me, we had to stop our vanlife adventures because my wife had a heart transplant and suffered a stroke. She wasn't able to bathe for a month. When her OT gave her first shower we all cried because of how happy it made her feel. We take little things for granted and I'm sure you really did make her feel better. It was sweet that you thought of your patient's needs during your 20-minute downtime. Thanks for doing what you do. Mads is funny "Bathe all of the street people". lol

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Ahh Melissa thank you so much for sharing. It’s stories like these that keep me motivated to take those 20 minutes and go the extra mile. Thank you x 100000. And yes, Mads “bathing street people” hahahaha

  • @colleenbalch328
    @colleenbalch3284 ай бұрын

    Yay, Sunday Funday with Tal and Mads in paradise! 🌺🌸😁🌸🌺

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Happy Sunday Funday!! Thanks for being here Colleen! See you next week!

  • @cparker7431
    @cparker74314 ай бұрын

    I study neuroscience and yes you probably uped her immunity even just for a moment. Thoughts and kindness affect the body a lot more than people recognize. So thank you for that story. Both of you have so much passion and compassion and bring glowing energy everywhere you go!!! What a 🌅 sunrise!!! Thanks for taking us along you 2 beautiful partners❤❤ oh and BOWIE!!

  • @nathalienadeau8185
    @nathalienadeau81854 ай бұрын

    I'm nursing a broken ankle so your adventures are a welcomed distraction,also Thanx for the laughs and the educational value this all brings.Blessings from Quebec

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh no! Hope you heal quickly! Honoured to be your distraction :)

  • @donnab9015

    @donnab9015

    4 ай бұрын

    I had ankle surgery three months ago and tals and Mad made recovery fun and pleasant😁😊✌️and even before 😊

  • @yankey4
    @yankey44 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Your videos are so much fun. My wife and I love them. Thanks for letting us be a small part of the family! Shalom!!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Aw thanks for watching!! Means so much! Shalom!

  • @MegaCj65
    @MegaCj654 ай бұрын

    Another great video! Tal's story about showering a patient solidifies that she is a beautiful soul and is in the right profession. The world needs more incredible nurses - and teachers! 💕💕💕

  • @LaDeee57
    @LaDeee574 ай бұрын

    Anyone who's watching these videos and has not subscribed, please do so. These ladies work hard to provide us with entertainment on a weekly basis and their videos are always very enjoyable, Many thanks!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU 🙌🏼 We are so happy you enjoy our videos!!

  • @caroltrombley2838
    @caroltrombley28384 ай бұрын

    I so enjoyed this video. Loved the bandana look 😅 the shower story was beautiful. Honestly i think many of us take too much for granted until we don't have it anymore. Showers always rejuvenate me. I love how Bowie sits on the board. He's too cute. Oops, he fell in..😂 looks like an amazing time. As always, be safe, have fun and thank you for making us smile. It's such a pleasure watching you two ❤😊 happy Sunday

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment Carol! We love having you in this online community!! Happy Sunday to you! Can't wait to see you next week :)

  • @haraldwithtwoehs
    @haraldwithtwoehs4 ай бұрын

    Never discount the healing power of hot water, there's definitely magic there. You're missing out on the 10cm of snow we have - enjoy the sun and warmth!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Hot water and hot weather definitely do magic for us both haaha! Thanks for watching!!

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas53764 ай бұрын

    I’m sooooooooo jealous that you were at Tecalote - my absolute favorite beach. When I lived in LaPaz, I never saw so many vans on the beach. Things have certainly changed there! Disfruta tu tiempo en Baja Sur🇲🇽❤️

  • @frankydeedoo
    @frankydeedoo4 ай бұрын

    Hahahah Mads saying "yeah it makes me want to go shower all the street people" has me in tears 😂 Is there a sentence that is more Mads than that?

  • @pathann4195
    @pathann41954 ай бұрын

    Your smiles after you got down there. Light up my day. Thank You 😍

  • @rmccarthy175
    @rmccarthy1754 ай бұрын

    Omg Bowie on the paddle board ❤

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Just the best, right?? Thanks for watching!

  • @jackrolfson312
    @jackrolfson3124 ай бұрын

    I have personally been a patient such as you described. In my opinion, Nurses are angels on earth! You two Deserve this vacation. God bless you both!

  • @jenniferrose9884
    @jenniferrose98844 ай бұрын

    It’s true about showers when hospitalized. I once was in ICU for 2 weeks. When I went into a private room that shower was everything. You are an angel.

  • @fionasedgwick7424
    @fionasedgwick74244 ай бұрын

    You make travelling in a confined space look easy. It's clear you two love each other and get along. That explains the mostly calm and happy videos.

  • @moniquecash5871
    @moniquecash58714 ай бұрын

    This makes me sooo happy watching this! My partner, pooch (of course) and I are did this trip last year, love to see it. Keep the good vibes comin 🌞🌊🚐

  • @Vanwives
    @Vanwives4 ай бұрын

    Yayyyyyy bring on the adventure gals!!!!!!

  • @MOTrav
    @MOTrav4 ай бұрын

    With all you packed in the van, I hope there was room for some sunscreen lotion. No sunburns wanted. Just fun and relaxing in the warm sun! 😎

  • @lkimbcan
    @lkimbcan4 ай бұрын

    Gals, get a code reader for the van. It plugs in to the same port the mechanic uses to read your check engine light. They're Bluetooth compatible & will tell you what a code means & how urgent any repair might be. Some will even give you estimates of repairs based on your model. They're not very expensive & well worth the added peace of mind. Safe travels

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Bahh I know! It’s on our shopping list. Okay okay you’re right we need that asap!!

  • @SheRoamsWild
    @SheRoamsWild4 ай бұрын

    that intro was a VIBE

  • @jenw1116
    @jenw11164 ай бұрын

    There are so many elements of this video that I love, top of the list was the shower chat though. And Mads put the cherry on top when she said she wants to shower all the street people LOL

  • @landy531
    @landy5314 ай бұрын

    Yes made me smile and did you know Talia is a very famous name in Mexico 👌🌹

  • @leahstumm9662
    @leahstumm96624 ай бұрын

    How beautiful. Be safe ladies💜💜

  • @kathyanderson1509
    @kathyanderson15094 ай бұрын

    Beautiful beach . Glad your there safe . Enjoy ladies, the Van wife's are there also

  • @philstreeter9703
    @philstreeter97034 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. I would love to get there one day. Stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Phil!! 😊

  • @pamelarw58
    @pamelarw584 ай бұрын

    Great road trip to sunny Baja just sensational gorgeous couple! That female border cop “are you sisters…. no partners” she was cool! Have a fantastic time so many like minded people to socialise with! 🤗🌴🐋🏄‍♂️🏖️💜💜 + 💙 for Bowie

  • @alankendal5857
    @alankendal58574 ай бұрын

    Stunning shots and togetherness. Plus we are all invited through the wonders of world wide video 😀 Love love love to the three of you, xxx

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Love right back to you! See you next Sunday!

  • @jeffringley5064
    @jeffringley50644 ай бұрын

    What a awesome life you too live. Beautiful !

  • @lassam333
    @lassam3334 ай бұрын

    Glad that you made it safe to your destination in Baja.

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason93544 ай бұрын

    Looks totally amazing 👍😎👏

  • @christinahaythorne3633
    @christinahaythorne36334 ай бұрын

    I lived inanold rv that didn't have a shower. I definitely appreciate showerig a lot more now.

  • @GaryJones2012
    @GaryJones20124 ай бұрын

    Very cute bathing suits Ladies. Congrats on making it after a very long drive. Very jealous sitting here in a cold winter in Belleville.

  • @user-du1nt4kp1u
    @user-du1nt4kp1u4 ай бұрын

    You really did….you’ve made me smile!! 😁

  • @sumzzzitup
    @sumzzzitup4 ай бұрын

    thought I saw you two at the Van meet up! Wish I said hi! Here with Ian, Tom and Christine. Couldnt be any happier to be in Baja!! Loved the video.

  • @Hereandnow3
    @Hereandnow34 ай бұрын

    💙🐾💕🌈💜💜💝 so happy for you three!

  • @jandavis1362
    @jandavis13624 ай бұрын

    So glad that you didn't have trouble crossing into Mexico. Hope you have a great week see you next sunday. ENJOY.....

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Have a wonderful week! See you Sunday :)

  • @TexasLocalProduce
    @TexasLocalProduce4 ай бұрын

    That was a great shot of Bowie on the Paddle boat.

  • @xrayman073
    @xrayman0734 ай бұрын

    I love traveling with you two. Your love of life shines bright in all you do. Working in healthcare also I could feel your story about the patient lightening up after their shower. Have seen that glow also. Be safe and have fun!

  • @jillmcnutt7985
    @jillmcnutt79854 ай бұрын

    I smiled the entire vid! It’s so good to get out of the northern winter for a bit! Lovely sun and sea! Have a wonderful time ladies! ❤🌻

  • @shelleymalone4427
    @shelleymalone44274 ай бұрын

    You sure did make me smile. Enjoy!

  • @PatrickHedgesArtist
    @PatrickHedgesArtist4 ай бұрын

    I tell you what, like most people probably, I fast forward through the ads but Tal, you are a natural. Maybe you missed your calling. Awesome video as usual. Oh, and regarding the showers, you two are gorgeous people for the way you both default to wanting to help others.

  • @Big.Al.3
    @Big.Al.34 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you made it to Mexico safely. Looking forward to watching your adventures

  • @tammydialgray2835
    @tammydialgray28354 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed your storytelling and how it felt when you finally got out on the water. Your bandana is cute. 😊

  • @monicasgh68
    @monicasgh684 ай бұрын

    Happy sunday ladies and Bowie! You have no idea how much joy you brought me today. Im currently fighting double pneumonia and a a few pretty scary moments. Thank you for giving me this time to visit the beautiful tropical beaches with. Sun, sand, love and laughter is the best medicine. Much love to you 3.

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi Monica! Thank you SO much for watching. We are honoured to bring you joy during this tough period. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️ We’ll see you next Sunday!

  • @carlinbay
    @carlinbay4 ай бұрын

    Ahhh I just got back from a 101 day road trip to Baja! Love this video

  • @iantulloch2809
    @iantulloch28094 ай бұрын

    Morning Tala and Maddie, Your long journey was worth it, beautiful place Your in,I wouldn't want to leave either, Enjoy your break in Mexico, ❤🌈🐶❤️

  • @marche49
    @marche494 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the amazing sunny weather, much appreciated from snowy Ontario. Enjoy your time i Mexico, looking forward to seeing you next week 😊

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Can’t wait to share more from the sun! See you next Sunday :)

  • @sayitaintsl0w
    @sayitaintsl0w4 ай бұрын

    Hi ladies! Came over via Jaz and Crystal. Looking forward to watching your adventures.

  • @Jkraftski2
    @Jkraftski24 ай бұрын

    You made me smile😍

  • @raktoda707
    @raktoda7074 ай бұрын

    What a positive video... beautiful lighting,editing and spontaneous conversation

  • @dianethompson463
    @dianethompson4634 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, And now the real fun begins enjoy,!

  • @charlenechua6073
    @charlenechua60733 ай бұрын

    Love the adventure of road trip

  • @psychobiotch
    @psychobiotch4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for making me smile. 💖

  • @tammy6992
    @tammy69924 ай бұрын

    As a caregiver myself, it’s lovely to see how you balance, the caregiving in the travel

  • @sharonalexa
    @sharonalexa4 ай бұрын

    Canadian hangry: “hurry the frick up”. lol. Love your olive bikini & orange bikini! Bowie so happy on the paddle board 🤍 Cheers to La Paz! 🌴

  • @madwrld8630
    @madwrld86304 ай бұрын

    love u guys and ur videos so much thank u for sharing u magic

  • @carolynknisely2383
    @carolynknisely23834 ай бұрын

    So awesome. I'm jealous!!!

  • @joethecomputerguy1
    @joethecomputerguy14 ай бұрын

    Love these two cute girls.

  • @petejones4698
    @petejones46984 ай бұрын

    loved it well done girls

  • @jessicapower8585
    @jessicapower85854 ай бұрын

    Love the shower patient talk ❤

  • @rebeccasmoller
    @rebeccasmoller4 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing!! I loved the story about your patient❤

  • @seajCharleston
    @seajCharleston4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info on curry paste. Six cans arrived today!!! 😊

  • @bernadettelouge5792
    @bernadettelouge57924 ай бұрын

    Bonne vacances 😊

  • @loupelizzo2399
    @loupelizzo23994 ай бұрын

    Loved this video and so happy for you guys that it looks amazing and you’re finally seeing sky lol take care of yourselves

  • @nathanbrand4607
    @nathanbrand46074 ай бұрын

    Tal & mads so good to see you made it to the beach. Cannot wait to see what is next you ladies are awesome. Thank you for always making me smile😊 wishing you yours the very best in life. Good to see that tal is feeling better. Have a wonderful week and take care

  • @toddgiaro7657
    @toddgiaro76574 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad to see my favorite KZread shining stars! Bless you both for taking me and everyone else along! Be safe, have fun and love you guys.

  • @johannakuster1564
    @johannakuster15644 ай бұрын

    You are so awesome, so nice, have fun!

  • @paulmann8885
    @paulmann88854 ай бұрын

    EPIC episode. Fantastic to see you both clearly in your happy place too and unwinding together - special times ♥. Have yourselves a great time.

  • @rossbrown1748
    @rossbrown17484 ай бұрын

    That’s a beautiful beach

  • @padders1068
    @padders10684 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing lovely ladies! You are both rays of lovely, beautiful sunshine, that beam into my Sunday and always make me smile, and bring a tear of joy to my eye! Wishing you a happy and safe adventure! Much ❤ to you both and to Bowie 😘

  • @chrisdenning9816
    @chrisdenning98164 ай бұрын

    You drove right through Yuma. Sorry I missed you. I want to make that drive down Baja to my brothers place in Todos Santos but it may be a while. Continue to have a great time. Thanks.

  • @dalethornington1527
    @dalethornington15274 ай бұрын

    Another great adventure. Yup, made me smile!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Yay! That is the goal! Thanks for watching!!

  • @kaykrochet9099
    @kaykrochet90994 ай бұрын

    So happy for you both. Have fun can’t wait till next video. How many check points did you go through ?

  • @davidschlecht3016
    @davidschlecht30164 ай бұрын

    Your shower story with your patient reads so true. A shower is almost a mini vacation after a busy day. Great video and enjoy. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark21884 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your travels and the beautiful scenery where you pick to stop over it is breathtaking xx

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for coming along with us!!

  • @user-uz2tm8br9p
    @user-uz2tm8br9p4 ай бұрын

    Love your video and Congratulations on making it to your Southern Home!! Enjoy yourselves and be Safe out there!!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! See you next week!

  • @PatrickPoet
    @PatrickPoet4 ай бұрын

    Man! I wonder if the van wives are down there somewhere. They revealed they were property shopping in baja in January and closed a deal in February.

  • @MrYoup11
    @MrYoup114 ай бұрын

    Tal's bandana looks like she's going to run with the Bulls, you need to go to Pamplona Spain for that.

  • @donEvans27
    @donEvans274 ай бұрын

    Mama told me not to come … Three Dog Night would be proud. Soak up those rays!

  • @phyllismulkey3778
    @phyllismulkey37784 ай бұрын

    awesome

  • @theroving1
    @theroving14 ай бұрын

    What an Epic journey! Great to see the big smiles back on your faces.... My other half has recently started watching with me and she said "how much Garlic is in the Curry?", I tell her the simple answer according to Tal is "Twice as much as you think"

  • @GregoryMl62
    @GregoryMl624 ай бұрын

    Just loved the vlog as always! Bowie was so cute on the paddle board. Stay safe, and I can't wait to see you three next week.😊❤

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    So happy you loved it! We love sharing with you!! See you next Sunday :)

  • @itshallpass
    @itshallpass4 ай бұрын

    You guys are becoming my fav 🤗

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    We love that!! Thank you!!

  • @sharonlundquist8433
    @sharonlundquist84334 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see who you catch up with next week. Love watching your videos.

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sharon!!

  • @valeriaproductions
    @valeriaproductions4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for shedding light on Baja. I had planned to go there but I was very concerned for my safety. I don’t know that I can afford to go now but maybe next year.❤

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    So happy you enjoyed!! Hopefully we’ll see you down here one year!

  • @bethlef5168
    @bethlef51684 ай бұрын

    Best videos out there!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    YAY! Thank you for watching!! What an amazing compliment ☺️

  • @victoriagoodman7294
    @victoriagoodman72944 ай бұрын

    Wow was so excited for you guys the whole time and could not wait till you made it to the beach!! I’m currently freezing now ! Ha so just living vicariously through you both and Bowie too!!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 also loved hearing about your patient Tal and how you made extra time to help her bathe. So special 🙏

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Victoria! So happy to bring you a little slice of sunshine! Have a great week ahead :)

  • @cathieperezreyes
    @cathieperezreyes4 ай бұрын

    Baja is so beautiful!!! So glad you’re having a great time. Tal, you made me cry with the story of your patient. I’ll say it again, nurses are angels on earth ❤ love you girls and Bowie!!!!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    It is a dream!! We’re so happy to be here and so happy to be sharing it all with you!! Tals story was so touching (I also cried while editing it - Mads). See you next week Cathie 🥰🥰

  • @marcialovejoy9926
    @marcialovejoy99264 ай бұрын

    The simple life. Thats what its all about. Clear water, clean beaches and a place to meet up with friends. Enjoyed your video tal and Mads.

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Well said! Thank you so much!!

  • @Gaspar55al
    @Gaspar55al4 ай бұрын

    I am sure you have heard that the Vanwives recently bought a property in Baja, since you guys are friends from the video looks like a nice property. Have fun in Baja.

  • @danielashton5697
    @danielashton56974 ай бұрын

    “They’re not cute they’re mature” 🤣🤣🤣 I love watching y’alls content!❤what a great adventure!! Have fun and stay safe!!

  • @talandmads

    @talandmads

    4 ай бұрын

    Hahah thank you for watching!! Glad you get a chuckle out of our silliness. See you next Sunday :)

  • @PatrickPoet
    @PatrickPoet4 ай бұрын

    I love her for wanting to bathe all the street people. Good hearts are good.

  • @ramonmirabal101
    @ramonmirabal1014 ай бұрын

    Nice video, great adventure, planning our trip March 1. Those seats in your van look very comfortable. Where are you from?

  • @filipmaryska6401
    @filipmaryska64014 ай бұрын

    💗💗💗

  • @chathurikadilhani465
    @chathurikadilhani4654 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @DarlaBaker
    @DarlaBaker4 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Your cold shower bit made me want to share a tip. My wife and I were camping near the Salton Sea and she went to take a shower. I told her to come back to the van if it was cold. She didn’t return for awhile so I figured it must be a hot shower. Nope. Here’s the deal. We have a BOSS portable water heater. So I can take it into a cold shower and still have a hot shower. Just wanted to share that tip. Don’t suffer like my wife. Always have a hot shower 😊

  • @peggywheeler1185
    @peggywheeler11854 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back in Baja; such veteran vanlifers 🥰😉 Btw, is Bowie’s green coat a viable life jacket?

  • @darrylwild7808
    @darrylwild78084 ай бұрын

    Another spectacular video for us Ladies. Mads I love that look Tal gave you when she said mature. Then when you were blocking the Sun and your arm was up I saw the Wild tattoo. If it’s not too personal could you tell us the meaning behind it.