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#vanlife / Travel vlog 721 | St. Louis to Estes Park, Colorado | Filmed July 1-July 4, 2020
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries before 2020 and all 7 continents, we have no plans to slow down anytime soon, and we are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)

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  • @aengelics
    @aengelics3 жыл бұрын

    YA'LL. When I started watching your channel 2 years ago I NEVER in my wildest dreams thought I would see an episode on your channel that featured Kansas. Not only did you give it the air time it deserves, but you did it justice! You showed the world just how beautiful and calm my home is. I hate to admit it, but this video made me cry a few happy tears. So many people talk down on my state for being empty/boring/etc, but you did none of that. You had only nice things to say, and even took the time to take a less traveled route just to see the genuine side of the state. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! You two continue to be my favorite KZreadrs and get better with every video. MUCH love from the flatlands. ❤️🌻🌻🌻

  • @lesleyshook6690

    @lesleyshook6690

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shannoninks ...your fellow Kansan agrees!!!

  • @beffany33

    @beffany33

    3 жыл бұрын

    Born, raised, and still living in Kansas and I couldn’t agree with you more!!

  • @katieb3523

    @katieb3523

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am from Kansas too! I commented on their last video to please not take I70 all the way through Kansas. I am so happy that they gave Kansas a chance!

  • @jessicanuveenleflar7061

    @jessicanuveenleflar7061

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kansan here as well, I am a Kansan by choice, my husband is from KC. I have never been so excited to see my "home" town on your channel!!! Im so glad you enjoyed Joes, burnt ends are what make KC famous on the BBQ circuit. Like the others thank you for speaking so highly of Kansas, its a beautiful place with tons of kind people. I love that you were here!

  • @sknox1394

    @sknox1394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kansas looks lovely. Will defo be added to my bucket list for post-COVID travels. From Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @abbywells6998
    @abbywells69983 жыл бұрын

    Just a suggestion but would anyone else love to see a compilation of all of their best travel photos? Or like a public album or something? I just feel like they must have taken some amazing photos over the years and I'd love to see them!

  • @dangmusings.2589

    @dangmusings.2589

    3 жыл бұрын

    Follow their IG :)

  • @NickFaulkner

    @NickFaulkner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does their website have that?

  • @gailmariage5318
    @gailmariage53183 жыл бұрын

    With all the issues you've had with this van, I highly recommend that you take it for a full check up at a reputable RV mechanic shop. Some of these issues could be dangerous. Since this is totally new territory for you, better be safe than sorry.

  • @austinpierce2866

    @austinpierce2866

    3 жыл бұрын

    And you were right, damn

  • @raineeholmes566

    @raineeholmes566

    Жыл бұрын

    The people that they bought it from kind of ripped them off

  • @nykeralivinlife3917
    @nykeralivinlife39173 жыл бұрын

    Most people don’t realize that there are so many hidden gems in the U.S. I’m the type of person that loves the old rustic towns, and Mountain View’s and not just the big city. When I start traveling more I definitely want to do a U.S tour before serious country hopping. Love your channel! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nathanrigg2790
    @nathanrigg27903 жыл бұрын

    Nate: There's a fighter jet. Wow. Doesn't even film it.

  • @vasthockey4382

    @vasthockey4382

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nathan Rigg I find the reaction on his face a little more entertaining 😂

  • @alstonh.203

    @alstonh.203

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was prob to fast.

  • @amelie9785

    @amelie9785

    3 жыл бұрын

    There quite fast tho

  • @iamdjbam7891

    @iamdjbam7891

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @chrisphillips2824

    @chrisphillips2824

    3 жыл бұрын

    i know right

  • @worldtraveler84
    @worldtraveler843 жыл бұрын

    Way to reinvent yourself guys. I thought all travel bloggers where screwed when covid-19 hit. Great pivot. 👌🏾

  • @haleywallin6030
    @haleywallin60303 жыл бұрын

    When they were driving through St. Louis I was right behind them. That is amazing that I was right behind my favorite yputibers

  • @Nina-856

    @Nina-856

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg, that's exciting. How did you know it was them?

  • @penseetv8960

    @penseetv8960

    2 жыл бұрын

    how’d you know it was them?

  • @sobe9ball
    @sobe9ball3 жыл бұрын

    As a proud American you guys spent years highlighting all the amazing lovely foreign countries, now its your guys turn to show the rest of the world how beautiful, lovely, special and unique our country is! 🇺🇸🙏🏼👍🏼🎊🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻

  • @saratsegai1912
    @saratsegai19123 жыл бұрын

    Someone help: I discovered Kara and Nate's vlogs just 2 weeks ago and i've watched over 30 videos! Seriously you guys are awesome and so easy to watch!

  • @saratsegai1912

    @saratsegai1912

    3 жыл бұрын

    And y'all liked my comment?! Ugh ❤️wow... well i'm going back to my overwater villa in Soneva Jani now (vlog from 2018)

  • @torchiapet

    @torchiapet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the club. I discovered their videos earlier this year and managed to binge watch all videos in the matter of a few months! lol.

  • @brookebixler1040

    @brookebixler1040

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should start from the very beginning of their journey and watch them all in sequential order! I did it and it was incredibly fun binge watching their videos!

  • @maddief7816
    @maddief78163 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone else see a white van on the highway like theirs and always check to see if its them? No? Welp.😂

  • @kristahistand1118

    @kristahistand1118

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do!!😄😄

  • @jonathanp2638

    @jonathanp2638

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do as well

  • @dejahwilson268

    @dejahwilson268

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've done it! Can't wait for them to come to Indy! Y'all have to come to Indy and get a pork tenderloin!!

  • @thatsoolivia7176

    @thatsoolivia7176

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @giiziskwe

    @giiziskwe

    3 жыл бұрын

    They need a logo put on their van.

  • @modimanisha
    @modimanisha3 жыл бұрын

    It’s funny how both of you drive thousands of miles actors the country yet have never showed us your hometown of Nashville. Please do a review of your awesome home city...it sounds amazing

  • @frederiquelavigne5649

    @frederiquelavigne5649

    3 жыл бұрын

    They did, they showed their university and old appartment :)

  • @BeyondYourDoorstep
    @BeyondYourDoorstep3 жыл бұрын

    Those long open roads in the countryside remind me of roads back home in Australia!

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud3 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one that thought "No Kara, don't ask Siri why "Kansas City has the largest shuttlecocks", it's not going to end well !

  • @Randy-xy3un

    @Randy-xy3un

    3 жыл бұрын

    The images were great...... They were pictures of gigantic shuttlecocks

  • @mycupofcocoa1125

    @mycupofcocoa1125

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to a abandoned mountain cliff civilization called “Mesa Verde National Park”! In Colorado

  • @chanaefotiadis6437
    @chanaefotiadis64373 жыл бұрын

    Me squealing at my husband that Kara and Nate have a new video: * Eeeeppp! Kara and Nate!!! * Husband screaming from the shower: *Yes! Finally!!! *✨🤣

  • @MeettheGs

    @MeettheGs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂🤣😂

  • @elenajane4687

    @elenajane4687

    3 жыл бұрын

    that’s so cute 😂

  • @karthiksharma4687

    @karthiksharma4687

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's just soo cuteee😂😂

  • @PSGiveawayAtSubscribers

    @PSGiveawayAtSubscribers

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t ask

  • @gavinmatheson9911

    @gavinmatheson9911

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha soo cute

  • @alyssatanner759
    @alyssatanner7593 жыл бұрын

    Nate: There’s a fighter jet.Wow. Air force kids: Don’t even get me started with those

  • @thebeardeddragongohan7828

    @thebeardeddragongohan7828

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol I just listened to what he said and that’s when o saw your comment, I gave it a thumbs up

  • @Maddym365

    @Maddym365

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aint that the truth

  • @ravenclaw718

    @ravenclaw718

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @chasetonga
    @chasetonga3 жыл бұрын

    The prairie makes me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books.

  • @thelavendersun8085

    @thelavendersun8085

    3 жыл бұрын

    Caryn Schwengel as it should! That’s where she’s from after all ❤️

  • @chasetonga

    @chasetonga

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Wolfe She is originally from Pepin, WI, where I’m from (Milwaukee), but I absolutely love her whole journey. I’ve read the whole set of books a billion times. Did you know you can still see the wheel marks from pioneer wagons? It is amazing!

  • @kateh6549

    @kateh6549

    3 жыл бұрын

    They were my favourite books when I was a kid. Never did like the tv show though. 😂

  • @jeannestark6293

    @jeannestark6293

    3 жыл бұрын

    You guys need to visit her house on the way back

  • @sarahjames1612
    @sarahjames16123 жыл бұрын

    I'm always so taken with how gently Nate wakes Kara up in the morning 😻

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @sandieM27

    @sandieM27

    3 жыл бұрын

    my mind wonders if he learnt this out of self protection lol ... some people can be bears first thing in the morning :)

  • @nitish8827

    @nitish8827

    3 жыл бұрын

    You think Kara will have it any other way?

  • @salan3507

    @salan3507

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting for the day she wakes up early and surprises him with a coffee. 😂

  • @hermelabtad
    @hermelabtad3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kara and Nate! I just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos for over a year now and it's inspired me to travel when I grow up! My mom is disabled and we don't have enough money to travel so we never could. I had given up on the idea of traveling but your videos inspired me to try to travel in my future. I am only 16 so it'll have to wait a few years but I'm excited for when that time comes! My new goal is to travel to every country during my lifetime. I wouldn't have discovered this passion of mine without you guys! Thank you so much and I love you guys! Keep doing what you're doing

  • @tpwk9098

    @tpwk9098

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Well I have always wanted to travel but they just make me so much more passionate. But I am also 16 so it will have to wait.

  • @kittykat7858

    @kittykat7858

    3 жыл бұрын

    To be young again! Go for it guys!

  • @mac-sonnymiles31
    @mac-sonnymiles313 жыл бұрын

    Totally geeking out!!! The clip of suggestions while in KC: I watched mine scroll past. Pretty cool! Glad you enjoyed KC and Joe”s BBQ. Thanks! (Kntrldkaos)

  • @chasityotts5699
    @chasityotts56993 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching your vlogs since the beginning and seeing that you were so close to my home town made me so emotional and I couldn’t help but cry. I can’t believe you were in STL!! This made my day

  • @johnlafrance2692
    @johnlafrance26923 жыл бұрын

    I love how Nate makes coffee for Kara every morning

  • @glenn8272

    @glenn8272

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theyre still relatively newlyweds

  • @firstsoldier4257

    @firstsoldier4257

    3 жыл бұрын

    you know .......happy wife happy life !

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    same 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @FelixZhang1
    @FelixZhang13 жыл бұрын

    We need uploads two days a week now! I need my travel fix and this series is so fun to follow!

  • @LastUsername
    @LastUsername3 жыл бұрын

    I love your new adventures. This is what I am planning for my future, tiny home on wheels and everything. It is fascinating watching your new adventures. TY for continuing your journey with us. Love y’all!

  • @NatsCrochetCreationStation
    @NatsCrochetCreationStation3 жыл бұрын

    I've never heard of a shuttlecock, in Indiana we all call them birdies

  • @annamariemcgehee1565

    @annamariemcgehee1565

    3 жыл бұрын

    The shuttlecock is the official name

  • @hinguy6101

    @hinguy6101

    3 жыл бұрын

    WAIT WUT

  • @addisonzucker1532

    @addisonzucker1532

    3 жыл бұрын

    We call them birdies too in North Carolina

  • @daqueefion

    @daqueefion

    3 жыл бұрын

    In their Offical name is shuttlecock but they are known as birdie. I’m form Oregon and everyone calls them birdies

  • @lauramccarty7345

    @lauramccarty7345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol we’ve always called them birdies as well

  • @maxcallewaert4466
    @maxcallewaert44663 жыл бұрын

    Sign: “Do Not Approach The Bison.” My Brain: “Pet the Bison.”

  • @crafter188

    @crafter188

    3 жыл бұрын

    Max Callewaert hahaha

  • @edgovlogs

    @edgovlogs

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☑️ I love this channel so much 😍👏💪👍😘

  • @satyashree9448

    @satyashree9448

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same bro

  • @monas.6839

    @monas.6839

    3 жыл бұрын

    My brain: take the bison home and make it my pet. 🙃

  • @joshsmith5969

    @joshsmith5969

    3 жыл бұрын

    My Brain: "How does Bison taste"

  • @devdesai1771
    @devdesai17713 жыл бұрын

    Hope everyone is having a great day, and a great week despite the difficult situations the past months have brought. Stay safe and healthy. And on my behalf, I thank you for being you, having black or white skin, brown or tan. It doesn’t matter. You matter, to me, and to the rest of the world. “Keep your face to the sunshine, and you cannot see a shadow” - Hellen Keller

  • @felicitysmith5448
    @felicitysmith54483 жыл бұрын

    You guys were in Kansas and even went on the trial literally 20 mins away from me and I missed you 🥺 I’m crying now

  • @kansas3332

    @kansas3332

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @kuhagz
    @kuhagz3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing my home state in such a positive light! Many think of it as a flat and boring, but you guys saw the beauty! So glad you got a Z-Man!! Safe travels!

  • @lauravan3674
    @lauravan36743 жыл бұрын

    Imagine being on vacation somewhere around the world and it's like early in the morning and you are trying to find a cup of coffee and you turn to your left and you see Kira and Nate sitting right next to you. I swear I would be in tears!

  • @DanielleCarr01
    @DanielleCarr013 жыл бұрын

    I love this new content. I've lived in US my whole life, but getting to see places I've never been through you guys is amazing. Keep up the great USA road trip content!!

  • @megwhipple
    @megwhipple3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching y’all travel the world for a couple years now and it was honestly so surreal to see you guys come through my hometown and highlight some of the best spots!

  • @ShawnaRae
    @ShawnaRae3 жыл бұрын

    I love all those country roads and small towns! It makes me feel at home. I love in Texas now but was born in Kansas City and loved driving through Kansas countryside

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican3 жыл бұрын

    You know you’re in the country when you see prairie dogs. Those chalk pyramids are so cool. Not something you’d expect to see in Kansas

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie3 жыл бұрын

    This “van” idea is such a great pivot! We’re missing the freedom to safely travel in the pre-pandemic fashion, but holding tight til it settles. Your channel’s been such a great reprieve from lockdown. 👏 ☕️

  • @leaw8850
    @leaw88503 жыл бұрын

    I love this new version of travel for you guys! I don't know about the rest of your viewers, but I find it fascinating seeing what it takes to travel full time in the van and the trials you all experience making it work. I can't wait to see where you take us next in the USA!

  • @clairekuhlman1078
    @clairekuhlman10783 жыл бұрын

    I’ve lived in the Midwest almost my whole life, and this video really felt like home! I love buffalo and prairie dogs!

  • @laurajustensen9246
    @laurajustensen92463 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I hear “you’re my home” by billy Joel I think of you guys.

  • @samuelsteadman7410

    @samuelsteadman7410

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everyone like this comment not my comment Laura justensen comment

  • @rb9235

    @rb9235

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @laineyef_

    @laineyef_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww that is so sweet!

  • @katiestaab6424
    @katiestaab64243 жыл бұрын

    When my favorite youtubers were less than a mile away from my house in KC and I’m just now finding out 😭😭😭

  • @MeettheGs

    @MeettheGs

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s okayy Katie- We’ve got soo much to uncover and watch!! I started when they were in the PHilippines right before the pandemic.

  • @annettesh75

    @annettesh75

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same Katie!

  • @annettesh75

    @annettesh75

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MeettheGs I have been with them since their first year. They may have been 9/10 months in. They are definitely my favorite KZreadrs.

  • @MeettheGs

    @MeettheGs

    3 жыл бұрын

    HeckNoGMOs woowww! That’s crazy!! I’m definitely hooked!! They’re absolutely a gem!

  • @Jerichofr

    @Jerichofr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same. Great to see them at the Nelson-Atkins.

  • @KelbyAdamOurLifethroughalens
    @KelbyAdamOurLifethroughalens3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love these guys, they have been our inspiration to start our own KZread channel and attempt to travel full time. To find true happiness means taking a gamble at times and that is exactly what we have done. Thank you Kara and Nate for your motivation and inspiration to live your dreams. ONE LOVE❤️

  • @gordonmckerracher6852
    @gordonmckerracher68523 жыл бұрын

    I can only imagine the "YAAAAS!!" moment in the van when the lightning struck in the background of that drone shot at 13.28

  • @michaelspltwrng
    @michaelspltwrng3 жыл бұрын

    13:27 omg the lightning in the background, AESTHETICS

  • @supercoolbear13_42

    @supercoolbear13_42

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ikr

  • @LoloHarla
    @LoloHarla3 жыл бұрын

    First, I need everyone to know that I bought surfshark after they first recommended it and I LOVE IT! I live in Costa Rica and it's amazing to be able to get American Netflix, hulu, and HBO here! The added security is a major plus. Totally recommend. Second, Kara and Nate, I'm dying with how long these videos are taking, I've re-watched so many of your older videos and my roommate is probably tired of me telling her about all of your adventures. jk jk jk I understand quality takes time BUT STILL!

  • @karisdavis1

    @karisdavis1

    3 жыл бұрын

    LoloHarla in the description box, it says the date that the video was filmed from. hope that helped! :)

  • @GoJoe7

    @GoJoe7

    3 жыл бұрын

    I live in CR too since 7 years ago. Check out some of my videos on my channel.

  • @amelie9785

    @amelie9785

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@karisdavis1 thx I never knew that

  • @IrishLegend64

    @IrishLegend64

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmfao I live in Ireland and use the Costa Rican Netflix ! I lived there for 10 years

  • @karisdavis1

    @karisdavis1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amelie of course, glad i could help!! :)

  • @ianmiller6040
    @ianmiller60403 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Kansas City! It's a great city. Also, I have literally never heard of the Chalk Pyramids before...and I've lived here my whole life. Thanks for pointing them out, I want to see them now.

  • @fareszarrouk4423
    @fareszarrouk44233 жыл бұрын

    I have only recently discovered your channel, and now I can’t stop myself from clicking on every video of yours. I have seen and learned so much more by just watching your vlogs, don’t know how I would feed it I only had on of your experiences. Seriously your channel is amazing, and the way you present the content is just fantastic. Watching your old videos now (Mid COVID) just feels sad, how all these amazing places you two have visited are closed. Keep going .

  • @BrendanExplores
    @BrendanExplores3 жыл бұрын

    The dream life! Nothing holding you down. No mortgage, no rent, Just the open road ❤️ 2021 is my year 👍 watch this space 😊

  • @Travelwithchris

    @Travelwithchris

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @BrendanExplores

    @BrendanExplores

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Travelwithchris 😊👍

  • @kiwimcmango
    @kiwimcmango3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think it’s a Kara and Nate video without Nate saying “Absolutely incredible”

  • @kellywood5652
    @kellywood56523 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Kansas Citian and former student of art history here. The giant shuttlecocks on the Nelson Akins Museum of Fine Arts lawn are by the pop artist Claus Oldenburg who is famous for making veeeerrrryyyyy large versions of everyday objects and installing them in major cities across the US (and the world). I was told the shuttlecocks are supposed to represent a game of badminton where the museum build serves as the net, and one player is loosing very badly to the other. All the shuttlecocks are on the south lawn (the side you were on) while only one or two are on the north lawn of the museum. I'm glad you guys enjoyed Kansas, Kansas City, and especially the Flint Hills!!! Safe travels

  • @billseacrist1091
    @billseacrist10913 жыл бұрын

    Your world tour vids are great but I'm really loving your US adventures - my wife and I are eager to travel now. Please keep it up, you two are an inspiration.

  • @lovelouisxoxo4410
    @lovelouisxoxo44103 жыл бұрын

    Your vlogs have quickly become my absolute favorite to watch. I've been binge watching them from the beginning, just finished the everest vlogs, what an amazing experience!

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of our most memorable trips! 😍 thanks for watching! 🎉👏🏼

  • @TideKnotTravellers
    @TideKnotTravellers3 жыл бұрын

    Gas station food in the states always seems to be so good! Way better than the choices we have driving around in England😅 BBQ Joes looks incredible! We can’t wait to hit the road again next week. We have been in the same airbnb for almost FOUR MONTHS! Insanely excited to travel again😊😎

  • @josiesaunders8122

    @josiesaunders8122

    3 жыл бұрын

    Safe travels!

  • @Travelwithchris

    @Travelwithchris

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is but sooo bad for you lol

  • @TideKnotTravellers

    @TideKnotTravellers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Travelwithchris yeh, that’s very true! 😄

  • @darthslayder6904

    @darthslayder6904

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gas station is food in America tastes amazing until you step on the scale after your road trip and realize you’re twice your original weight.....

  • @MsJeanneMarie

    @MsJeanneMarie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tide Knot Travellers yeah, so good but so greasy! lol and so giant! We have this incredible little fried seafood joint near me in eastern Virginia. It’s called Skrimp Shack. It’s mostly a take out place. I get fried okra, and a fried fat flounder sandwich, with iced tea. So good but seriously grease overload. At least the fish is slightly lighter than other meats but still. And the sandwich is like the size of my head. I can never finish it.

  • @TheTraventuresChannel
    @TheTraventuresChannel3 жыл бұрын

    Really impressed with how their level of optimism stayed 100 through all of this. And taking on such a project to continue doing what they love. Priceless!

  • @rcpetty16
    @rcpetty163 жыл бұрын

    This is what I have been telling my husband I've wanted to do for years!!! Of course, my video's wouldn't be great like yours, and me and my husband are not supermodels like you two. So there's that. But I have been enjoying your videos since the beginning! And I am serious, I have watched you since your first video! Thank you for taking me to so many places I will never get to see except through your lens. It's been great so far!

  • @tammywyborny9176
    @tammywyborny91763 жыл бұрын

    I discovered your videos after watching your documentary. I have just finished watching the last of all your videos. What an amazing story. I think most people should do themselves a favor and start from the beginning.

  • @Samthemonkeygirl
    @Samthemonkeygirl3 жыл бұрын

    My family loves you guys so do I do my mom just told me To go clean I said “once im done watching Kara and Nate” and she just said oh ok Carry on

  • @adamace2719
    @adamace27193 жыл бұрын

    Reporter: so kara what next after visiting 100 hundred countries Kara: american barbeque sandwich asmr

  • @drinkinslim

    @drinkinslim

    3 жыл бұрын

    asmr?

  • @jc-ml4dh
    @jc-ml4dh3 жыл бұрын

    thats where the seires the midde. was shot! its my fav tv show EVER

  • @morganstone418
    @morganstone4183 жыл бұрын

    When you guys come to the west coast (I live in California) go up and down the coast on highway 1. It is a long drive but the beaches and state parks are pretty.

  • @TheGuitarsadist

    @TheGuitarsadist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true, Pacific Coast Highway is one of America's best, if anyone does, recommend that little detour of taking the 17 mile drive at Pebble Beach as well.

  • @ksvineyard2665

    @ksvineyard2665

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe stop near Edwards AFB and you’ll see a sonic boom

  • @TheGuitarsadist

    @TheGuitarsadist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ksvineyard2665 Or Father Crowley's overlook near Death Valley (i.e. Star Wars Canyon), may get lucky and hope close and personal with a picture of the planes zooming past you very close.

  • @melaragones4106
    @melaragones41063 жыл бұрын

    So happy I found your channel a few months back. Your content is the best!!! I will go back to watch your older videos but getting to travel thru the U.S. thru you during these crazy times makes me so happy! 💕😃 stay safe and healthy!!💗 Estes Park is one of my favorite places I’ve visited, it’s so beautiful.

  • @Piper2397

    @Piper2397

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been enjoying Kara & Nates travels, binge-watching over the last couple months - excited to see what gems they are setting about discovering in Estes Park! As a Coloradan, I've been up that way a few times & could recommend sights-to-see, but rather looking forward to K&N's exploring - always learn something new. Safe travels, & I hope Colorado does right by you

  • @AppleJuice-km3ne
    @AppleJuice-km3ne3 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching your videos yesterday after a clip popping checking out cruise ships .... I just love both your attitudes to life, so chilled ...or your editing is incredible . Wish you safe happy travels and not many more van issues.

  • @angiewilson315
    @angiewilson3153 жыл бұрын

    The Flint Hills of Kansas is my backyard. Thank you for coming somewhere where most people just passed by and think it's ugly. The Flint Hills are about the most beautiful spot in Kansas I think I've ever seen.

  • @JoelMMathis
    @JoelMMathis3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for treating my home state of Kansas so respectfully! I realized you were driving through Lawrence about an hour after you must've - thanks to Instagram - or I would've perched on the highway to wave at you.

  • @Ovator
    @Ovator3 жыл бұрын

    14:20 “we hit so many bugs it sounded like it was raining” Im from central Illinois and anytime driving past nine at night it is a common sound

  • @valerieshepherd5925

    @valerieshepherd5925

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spray the bug guts with coke then scrub. They come right off. At least they do for the gizzilion love bugs that invade Florida

  • @chasetonga

    @chasetonga

    3 жыл бұрын

    Valerie shepherd You guys have fricken Pterodactyl bugs in FL.

  • @walkingwithsteve0583
    @walkingwithsteve05833 жыл бұрын

    Gosh you are both still amazing. You’re keeping us kiwis sane. Love to you both from New Zealand. Enjoying seeing your country

  • @femail66409
    @femail664093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your positive comments about our native Kansas. And not one mention of Wizard of Oz! Awesome.

  • @aaronbishop2003
    @aaronbishop20033 жыл бұрын

    We moved from CO to KS three years ago and have fallen in love with the state, so I was a bit nervous to watch your take on this area of the country... I needn't have been. Well done!

  • @larson511

    @larson511

    3 жыл бұрын

    I normally see so many comments of people moving to CO and not away! What made you leave from there?!

  • @Takeninthelight

    @Takeninthelight

    3 жыл бұрын

    What area of KS, if I may ask? Wichita or KC area? :D I'm from the Wichita area.

  • @davidbailey6563
    @davidbailey65633 жыл бұрын

    I went to Kansas once - visiting a friend there. On route I went to a book store in Chicago and asked if they had any guide books for Kansas/ Missouri. The guy said " Why are you going there, Sir?" " I have a friend there." I said. " Oh good" he replied " I thought for a moment you were going there on vacation!". This lowered my expectation but I really liked the place and the people were so friendly. A waitress said I sounded like Prince Charles - which is an odd thing to say to someone from Liverpool - think Ringo in my case.

  • @Nina-856
    @Nina-8563 жыл бұрын

    Wow, i'm glad you visited Colorado! I live about 40 minutes from Estes Park, one of my favorite places to go each year. There is so much to do there.

  • @alyssah7088
    @alyssah70883 жыл бұрын

    just found this channel and honestly hearing you talk about the country roads, especially taking highway 4 was amazing, it goes straight through both my college town and my home town gotta love small town kansas.

  • @lifeviz28568
    @lifeviz285683 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kara and Nate, I've been watching your vlogs since March 2018, and accidentally came across your KZread channel when I was binge watching with my family on your MSC cruises from Dubai. Since then I absolutely fell in love with all your vlogs and watch all of your old vlogs multiple times and will always continue to support your travel endeavors. I'm glad to see that you're making productive use of your time and making good returns on investment by purchasing the RV and touring around the USA! I can't wait to see more of the US landscape with you!!

  • @SKS6184-
    @SKS6184-3 жыл бұрын

    To anyone reading this, you’re beautiful, stay safe, and have a great day! I’m not asking for anything. Just wanted to spread some positivity in these hard times 💗

  • @Tracy_R
    @Tracy_R3 жыл бұрын

    Oh I love Estes Park! One of my favorite places. We slept on the side of the mountain. so cool! There's so much to do within two to three hours of there. I hope you explore. Cave of the Winds, sand dunes etc, just a cool place & so much more there

  • @DavesWatchLove
    @DavesWatchLove3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful scenes of nature I ever observed was driving across Kansas during sunrise, seeing the rolling fog over the fields of grain covered by an orange sky. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @hopet2552
    @hopet25523 жыл бұрын

    When you come through Colorado, Hit Smokin’ Yards in Idaho Springs. It’s a must. It’s a cute mountain town that also has a hot spring. I’m pretty sure the hot spring will be open but regardless stop for the bbq. In Estes...go to the Stanley Hotel and walk around downtown. Other spots to check out: Manitou Springs, Glenwood Springs, Woody Creek where Hunter S. Thompson lived. You can also find his house just have Kara ask a local nicely. They are kinda protective but will eventually give in. The directions are weird but you will find the house by it’s huge poles with birds on them. Go to Iron Mountain as well. Holy crap...I wish I could be your tour guide. Colorado is my state. You should also head south towards Santa Fe and check out Meow Wolf. On your way back home in Tennessee stop through Hot Springs Arkansas and Clarksdale, Mississippi. If you end up in Florida...check out Cassadaga. Other places worthy of your view...the Cadillac Ranch in Texas Route 66, and Big Sur, California.

  • @CassAbroad
    @CassAbroad3 жыл бұрын

    Seeing yall explore, love and talk about the US (also where I'm from) made me realize how special our backyard can be, and feel better about domestic travel. Thanks guys!

  • @daniellesflynn
    @daniellesflynn3 жыл бұрын

    I love your travel vlogs! Especially now when it's harder to travel with our kids. Thanks for sharing!

  • @neilcarman7294
    @neilcarman72943 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your trip. Glad you solved the re-charger issues. Look forward to the next installment.

  • @sb-zb1hy
    @sb-zb1hy3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are amazing! I just came across your vlogs about 4 months ago and have started watching them from the beginning (currently watching the Patagonia vlogs - AMAZING). Of course I have to stay up to date and watch the Van blogs too 😁. I cannot believe how far you have come and how much you have learned. It is such a pleasure watching you. So happy you made it to KC and got some Joe's BBQ. Sorry I missed you, although I think I would have passed out from excitement if I would have run into you! Awesome job adapting and keep going!

  • @carlieshupe7780
    @carlieshupe77803 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh I live right by there! I love seeing people enjoy the hidden gems we have 🤗

  • @ChrisDavis333
    @ChrisDavis3333 жыл бұрын

    If you get a DC-DC charger or battery isolator it would save you a lot of headache, it allows you to charge off the alternator and you’ll never have to worry about going dead again. It charges at an insane speed, it will outdo any amount of solar that you could possibly have, plus it’s constant any time the vehicle is in motion. It’s good to have multiple sources of power and the alternator is a great redundancy to supplement your solar. Look into it, it’s not crazy expensive you’ll just have to add the line and install the charger/isolator.

  • @asmitty8705
    @asmitty87053 жыл бұрын

    Love you two so much started watching last summer I enjoy seeing all your adventures awesome coffee and new places you go keep it up I'll be waiting for the next one

  • @4p3y
    @4p3y3 жыл бұрын

    In the summer of 2019 my family went drove from Las Vegas, NV to Columbus, Ohio! We had so much funnn

  • @carliekainer7580
    @carliekainer75803 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching y’all’s entire journey over quarantine and you guys have seriously given me the travel bug! Your videos are amazing❤️❤️

  • @jenb8488
    @jenb84883 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you guys are getting the chance to do this! Never take for granted that you have plenty of money and are very clearly doing this for video, the majority of us who have done van life get a very different perspective of the world in a lot of ways but the worst one is people treating you like you are less than human because they see you as homeless

  • @XploringwithJimandKathy
    @XploringwithJimandKathy3 жыл бұрын

    It's so awesome to see you all in our neck of the woods. And that you also decided to share it instead of turning the camera off like most do when traveling through this very flat rural area. Love the channel guys!! Kathy and I only hope to be able to take this channel to a fraction of the countries you all have seen!! Oh and Kara, has anyone ever compared your to Kate Hudson?

  • @MikeDodge20
    @MikeDodge203 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! My best friend and I just finished a roadtrip last week (North Carolina to Los Angeles) and had some awesome times hiking in Kansas, Colorado, Utah and California. It's the perfect pandemic activity to get your travel fix and stay safe. Thanks for the awesome video :)

  • @jennalgreer
    @jennalgreer3 жыл бұрын

    When Kara said “Hey Siri” Siri reacted to that and turned on 😂

  • @indieh9

    @indieh9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @cjwhite7801

    @cjwhite7801

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooooooooooooooo🌚

  • @briannacombs

    @briannacombs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @lisacallan6148
    @lisacallan61483 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys so much. I’ve watched all your videos and recommend you to all my friends. I’m so happy you’re travelling around the USA really looking forward to seeing your home country and some it’s wonderful landscape x

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu3 жыл бұрын

    Excited to see the van life is coming along well. More travel videos for you guy across America. Stay safe

  • @kreyna15
    @kreyna153 жыл бұрын

    Loving this series! Especially since my bf and I are on a budget. Lots of beautiful places to go and stay national.

  • @hillevisjolander3757
    @hillevisjolander37573 жыл бұрын

    Damn, you’re my idols seriously. Like I wanna travel the world so baaddd but I’m only 15 and it’s a while before I can do that :/ but it makes me happy watching your videos cuz it makes me feel like I’m exploring with you. My family is kinda poor and we never travel outside Sweden cuz we don’t have enough money. But watching your videos makes me feel like I am even tho I’m stuck in my room lol

  • @bensutton522

    @bensutton522

    3 жыл бұрын

    hey, keep planning. you can do anything you want.

  • @NickFaulkner
    @NickFaulkner3 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your road trip adventures.

  • @peytonmcavoy3931
    @peytonmcavoy39313 жыл бұрын

    It’s so cool that you went to Joe’s and the Nelson Atkins museum!! I live about a mile from off the plaza!

  • @marin9705
    @marin97053 жыл бұрын

    13:27 that shot with the lightning was beautiful!

  • @emilykeim
    @emilykeim3 жыл бұрын

    Just wait until you can drive through Arizona. It’s gorgeous and you will want to stop so many places. Stay safe out there!

  • @baseball54143

    @baseball54143

    3 жыл бұрын

    agreed, hopefully page and sedona among others are on their list!

  • @TheGuitarsadist

    @TheGuitarsadist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, the whole SW is amazing from Arizona, Neveda, and Utah also. Amazing landscapes and some outstanding National and State Parks.

  • @JustCallMeAnnie

    @JustCallMeAnnie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Arizona is awesome for road trips! Sedona, Rt 66 sites, so much fun!

  • @sheilaathay2034
    @sheilaathay20343 жыл бұрын

    I'm really looking forward to this chapter. I'm excited for you to see the western US. I am so proud of it.I've lived all over the west.

  • @RuchiChudasama
    @RuchiChudasama Жыл бұрын

    Really love all your videos, binge-watching van life videos. It's really good to see you enjoy and make good out of every situation.

  • @wippotande
    @wippotande3 жыл бұрын

    Love the new videos of your new adventure! Just a tip though, after seeing you Nate taking your mask off straight after filling up gas: have you ever seen anyone clean the gas nozzle? I know I haven’t. A lot of people touch one in a day, so just remember to wash your hands to stay safe, gas station nozzles are just as contaminated as a door handle 🦠 ❤️

  • @ameliasr3404

    @ameliasr3404

    3 жыл бұрын

    Eyeroll, and have been germ filled since they were invented.

  • @salan3507

    @salan3507

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ameliasr3404 Wearing masks outside, away from people, in the fresh air is also very bizarre.

  • @limapintobean
    @limapintobean3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never heard those things for badminton called shuttlecocks. I’ve always referred to them as “birdies.” I’m from Illinois, anyone else refer to them as birdies as well?? Curious.

  • @gailcraig4495

    @gailcraig4495

    3 жыл бұрын

    In WA state we called them birdies in high school. That was 3-4 decades ago, so may have gotten more official by now.

  • @autumnfravor9575

    @autumnfravor9575

    3 жыл бұрын

    We call them birdies in NY

  • @leavemealone9682

    @leavemealone9682

    3 жыл бұрын

    We call them birdies in Cali.

  • @sillkthashocker

    @sillkthashocker

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol, "shuttlecocks"

  • @reachingtheastral

    @reachingtheastral

    3 жыл бұрын

    still call them birdie in texas

  • @KristinaLovesJustin
    @KristinaLovesJustin3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a Amazing Experience for me.. i was supposed to work and travel this summer in America but because of covid19 I could not go... I’m really happy I can see it through your videos! Sending love from Croatia!!

  • @millemillenniumfalcon
    @millemillenniumfalcon3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited you guys made it to my hometown. I hope you had a great time.