We Tried Van Life in the Middle East (full tour)
I don't know what's better? Van life in Oman or this incredible Unimog! We spent 9 days overloading this beautiful country, enjoy part 1 of 3! Get a free bottle of immune supporting Vitamin D drops + 5 individual travel packs, both FREE with your first purchase of AG1! Click: drinkag1.com/karaandnate
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Episode 925 | Filmed April 2024 | Oman days 1-3
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are in our 9TH YEAR of finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 Oman road trip
03:13 Full Unimog Tour
10:54 Inside tour of the Unimog
19:50 Putting it to the test
25:24 our beach campsite
27:06 Bioluminescence!
28:07 Bloops
Пікірлер: 951
We were spoiled last year with the weekly videos, 2 weeks feels like an eternity 😂
@pattiquinn9619
18 күн бұрын
I begrudgingly agree. However, I 100% support both Kara and Nate considering their mental health and making the positive decision to reduce their content ❤. I work in the restaurant industry and I typically work 60 plus hours a week. It’s beyond exhausting. While both Kara and Nate may seem to be always having fun travelling, I can only IMAGINE how much time it takes to having the camera in the right position at the right time, never mind having to edit the content for our free viewing pleasure. So it’s with much love that I accept them choosing to do a biweekly video ❤
@zzzzzx7903
15 күн бұрын
They just need different tactics. They settled on ~30 min/clip but it doesn't have to be a clip per trip, or 4 😃 I can be two - simple. Also it doesn't have to be all trips. For example it would be good to find a local (OK US :-) partner to do a custom camper conversion inspired by this Unimog's design concept - height packing. Say 2 ft smaller wheel diam but 2ft taller bed area. A lot efficiencies will come to mind as soon as they are not limited to "garage build" and can have a custom made cabin. And would be good promo for the company that helps the project, and a future commercial product. Worth 4-8 clips in one block and can be done in parallel with trips. Plus road trips latter with the gear no one has.
@jeffreycox9498
15 күн бұрын
Reddit is 100% convinced that Nate is practically abusing Kara with the expectation that they, I don't know, work? I think cutting it down to a video every two weeks is very wise, but Reddit seems convinced that he's holding her hostage or something. The hivemind is truly bizarre.
@maribooysen5774
13 күн бұрын
I am having withdrawals
For some reason these are my favorite types of videos.. something about y’all road-tripping is so much more exciting than flying in fancy planes
You guys are literally becoming this generation's national geographic and I'm here for it.
@ChewieTomatoes1
17 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
I love how many times Kara and Nate say “if you had’ve told 2018 Kara and Nate that we would be doing this….” They continue to surprise themselves and have wow experiences…even to the places they’ve already been. Love the gratitude ❤😊
@DoloresJNurss
18 күн бұрын
Yeah, it's the real life story arc that keeps me coming back, watching them grow by challenging themselves, opening the world up not only for themselves but for all their viewers, learning as they go. It's beautiful.
@jgush1337
18 күн бұрын
If you had told 2018 Kara and Nate that 2024 Kara and Nate would be complete sell outs they would have believed it
@DoloresJNurss
18 күн бұрын
@@jgush1337 What are they selling out, exactly? A sell-out starts with a principle that gradually gets lost and eventually betrayed by the pursuit of money. Kara and Nate started out just having a good time traveling the world and sharing the experience with others, out to see how long they could keep on doing it. Along the way they discovered that they could make traveling pay for itself, through advertising and various other commercial ventures. Pursuing money has never compromised their goal of traveling and expanding other people's horizons along with their own.
@jgush1337
17 күн бұрын
@@DoloresJNurss the fact that they can not say a negative thing in ANY of their videos because they are being paid endorsers each and every time. Nate is such a cheap ass he'd rather just do a commercial that he doesn't have to pay for.
Nate: "Enjoy your last meal" Kara: "STOOOP" Also Kara: "IF WE GO DOWN, WE GO DOWN TOGETHER" 👩🎤🎤🎤😂😂
Kara's face when Nate is driving is priceless.
@marymary1976
18 күн бұрын
It’s insane how I feel I’m suffering with you driving down that holy cow
I could (& will) watch you guys do absolutely anything and be happy about it.
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
Love to hear it 🥹🫶🏼
@immarissa
19 күн бұрын
@@KaraandNate 🖤 & Just to let you know, the people watching this video, do indeed love goats as much as you do!
@cherylbrunette2490
13 күн бұрын
Yes I feel the same.
I love this "edits from the future" when for example, Kara talk about stuff being in the drawers for safe ride and then you show a giant water bottle falling "in the future". It's absolutely hilarious!
The legend says the first hour after a video has been uploaded you guys will be reading the comments!!! love this kind of camping, one day i will do it with my friends.
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
Legend is trueeeeeeee🫶🏼 GO FOR IT 🙌🏼
@mezanian
18 күн бұрын
@@KaraandNateso by the time we see it in Australia no one cares😢
@KaraandNate
18 күн бұрын
@@mezanianwe love our aussies 🫶🏼
This has to be the best travel channel in the world at the moment these two are crazy....
As the owner of a Unimog (living full-time in it) I was really excited about this episode and it did not disappoint! Can't wait for the next episode :)
@NomadLifeKiwi
16 күн бұрын
I really want one after watching this!
@TheOutFit
16 күн бұрын
@@NomadLifeKiwi if you are in NZ you can get some really affordable ones from the auctions 👍
Ali selflessly dedicating his day to helping couple strangers in need is a greater reflection of Omani hospitality. After fleeing civil war in Lebanon, we lived across the Middle East, including three years in Muscat, Oman, before settling in the US. I will always remember the Omani people for being some of the friendliest and most hospitable in the region. It’s a standard custom to treat tourists in their country as they would a guest in their home. Ali did a great job representing the best of Omani values, just as Kara and Nate always do a great job representing the best of American values wherever they go! (Their encounter with Ali is mentioned in a different video)
@L17_8
19 күн бұрын
God sent his son Jesus to die for our sins on the cross. This was the ultimate expression of God's love for us. Then God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day. Please repent and turn to Jesus before it is too late. The end times written about in the Bible are already happening in the world. Jesus longs to be with you but time is almost up.
@plantwithroos
17 күн бұрын
@@L17_8why do Christians feel the need to push their beliefs on other people? Honestly I don't get it. Let people believe what they want and you do you. ❤
I love how nate had her ready to bail if he messed up going down hill!!! That's hilarious but also True love!!!!! May be one of my favorite videos of test drives lol
"We technically have a table" Perfect Nate-ism 😁
This brings back memories. I drove these in the German army, way back when in the 80s. How fun to see these vehicles are still around.
@peterthill
11 күн бұрын
Yep, me too. And it was always fun to drove. Kinda be getting seasick 🤢😂😂
Does anyone remember when Kara And Nate Rented a Wicked Camper-van??? 😂😂😂
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
Vividly lol
@joyishl8128
19 күн бұрын
@@KaraandNate I miss those days.
@PrecisionGuessWorks
19 күн бұрын
Absolutely! and tried Tim-Tam's and couldnt figure out how to eat them lol
@MeanderThisWay
19 күн бұрын
@@PrecisionGuessWorks YES!!!!! Hahahahaha I’m so glad I’m not the only one!!!! 🩷🩷🩷
@planningtolive_thebestlife453
19 күн бұрын
Did they try a tim tam slam in the video? If so then you have solved a long time mystery for me! I’ve enjoyed Tim tam slams for years and for the life of me I couldn’t remember how I learned it existed! 😂😂
was having a really bad day and thought of rewatching your old videos since you two bring so much comfort to me. and now i have a whole new video to watch : D
I remember finding your channel YEARS ago and being able to watch from the start so easily. Now you have close to 1000 videos and nearly 4 million subscribers, that's insane!! You continue to inspire me
Hi. I think it is a little missunderstanding for the audiance to say, the Unimog ( Univerial Motor Tool) started out as a military ambulance ;-) this specific one was one. the Unimog started in 1948 as a farm vehicle, because in Germany we were not allowed to build big motors for anything from the other militarys ( french, english and of course USA). so especialy for tractors or trucks. So because you wondered because of the strange gear setting with 8 forward and 8 backward gears... that is the reason it was made for farm and Utility vehicle. Now a days the Unimog has so much usecases its mindblowing. From Military with ambulance to technision version with a backbuget, official version for street cleaning to sidestripe mowing or snowclearing. And there are a lot of betwenn tools you can hook up in front and back.
@GenXRides
18 күн бұрын
Nerd
Kara has the sweetest most positive attitude! She makes me want to be less negative, it’s so refreshing.
I feel like this is just a standard video template at this point... I wish we were seeing them actually try van life in the Oman and not just watching another tour/ad.... I miss 2018 Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate, please read this comment your BIGGEST FANS FROM South Africa RIGHT HERE, and we cannot wait for your trip here in July❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@mienabester4416
18 күн бұрын
Me too 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦Also from SA
Oman looks a lot like Utah, Arizona, Nevada. Cept for the camels. That was some intense bioluminescence. And that conversion is pretty kewl too. As much as I love the 1st class plane and train travels, I enjoy the more outdoorsy adventures. I just laughed out loud thinking that Kara n Nate flew over on a fancy flight. Ahh what a fantabulous life Kara n Nate have attracted/co created. I Love seeing, meeting and especially hanging out with people that are not too afraid to try different things, with passion even. I went for 1 month vacation to Belize and Guatemala in 2015. I have been back 3xs to visit friends and family in the States since then. I'm a cripple, walk w/2 canes so I stick around places I really like for a time. 2 yrs is the longest I have stayed in 1 place since 2009. I turned up the gypsy in me now that I'm retired/disabled. I love watching Kara n Nate. I can't do these things and its so neat to see their videos. I kinda live vicariously thru them. Life is so awesome
I am pretty sure you two have inspired many to get outdoors more often. We experienced the amazing display of the Aurora Borialis last night back home. It was so beautiful.
MY BROTHER IN CHRIST please do not ever stick your hand behind the bead of a G I A N T tire when it’s inflating. I reflexively yelled at my tv when I saw it.
@amebotboy86
12 күн бұрын
I did the same thing
@WarriorforMessiah33
11 күн бұрын
Indeed LORD✝️🕊️🙏🏻 took care of him
@staceyjaymunro2k
11 күн бұрын
Using fire to test a gas leak Nate from 2021 should of known better.
@eloc580
9 күн бұрын
@@staceyjaymunro2k apparently not
@ImBigOunce
2 күн бұрын
I was like no way he did that. Then he did it 😂
The bioluminescence omg!!!
I love Kara's nervous laughing. She disguises it very well 😂😂
I'm grateful that lovely people like you two share these adventures. It shows me many ways to think about traveling. God bless y'all.
Nothing like waking up to a K & N video! 😊
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
☕️🥰🫶🏼
Vids like these make me want van life again😂
@mikei9288
18 күн бұрын
Van life and biking are the best content.
Loved seeing your grandpa again. One of my favorite videos was your trip with him! Hope he is well! - Angela
I honestly adore you both i have been watching now for a month or so but been trying to get through all your vids, I love how real and wholesome you both are and how honest your reviews are. The entertainment factor is there from start to finish. The music, and the whole vid is just super relaxing no matter which one you watch. You are so informative and immersive. Honestly i hope that you guys do more longer vids i love laying in bed with a hot drink and watching them. I can't wait to see what else you have to bring to us.
i can’t believe im so early ….. Kara and nate please see this you guys have been my childhood and i watch you every time you post my favourite videos are the bike ones so incredibly funny and interesting ❤❤❤ fav ytubers for sure from canada. edit: okay why is this comment getting more than 2 likes 😘
Not sure where you were last night but if you were at home the Northern Lights were lighting up the sky!!! I know you've seen them plenty of times just wanted to let you know!!❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
Went to Oman 3 weeks ago and I loved the beautiful mountains scenery . The city of muscat is surrounded by mountains so it’s awesome to see that.
I love how grateful the two of you are for everything you experience. It makes it such a joy to watch.
Always soooooo happy to have a notification of kara and nate new video! Love you guys!
I cant believe you guys finally came to oman been watching u guys for ages Im so glad you got to experience van life here ❤
Oman is amazing but honestly Omani people generosity and hospitality and respect beyond amazing
26:07 Not Kara being sad about there not being goats 🤣🤣🤣
So happy I get to enjoy this on a gloomy day in Maine! You guys make me want to travel! Seeing all you two do is so amazing!!! ❤
Coolest AG1 commercial EVER!
@user-ek5fq4ej3n
16 күн бұрын
They inspired me to start using AG1 and I love it. I add lemon juice to my cold water and it is so yummy.
I am just totally overwhelmed with gratitude that we get to come with you via KZread on these epic adventures! I’ve watched since the beginning and every single episode is just brilliant! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I've now watched all of your episodes at least once and am so grateful for your vlog. Everyday I love escaping into the world of Kara and Nate, because it always brings me such joy. You never fail to bring a smile to my day and have now become a regular topic at home. You guys are the best. Plus my family is from Tennessee! I'm a Californian through and through though. Lol. 💞💞💞
Loved the playing on the beach magic!!
YAY I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH! I love Saturday mornings with my coffee and your adventures 😻
I had a similar experience driving down a narrow mountain dirt road in AZ. The grade was very steep and the sheer drop off on the right hand side was terrifying, especially when my brakes were fully engaged & the car would still slide down as if I were driving over ice. NEVER AGAIN, unless I have a Razor or Dirt bike! Love your channel! ❤🙏
I've been so excited for this trip since I saw your instagram stories and its looking even more epic then I had expected!!
Thank you for choosing and sharing this epic adventure!
I think a better title for this video to get more views could be “Overlanding the Middle East in $185,000 Van (full tour)”
Grinning from ear to ear after watching this! So much beauty, and the goats! I love goats! And the bioluminescence in the water! OMG, it was like looking down and seeing space! Watching Nate drive down that steep hill had me on the edge of my seat. Scary! I can hardly wait to see your next video.
Last week I was motivated to study the basics of traveling in Oman. Then this video shows up? Amazing!
"It's always a good thing when you don't have to carry your pee bucket through your home" This clip of Nate moving it in the van will never not be funny! "OH, I need your help! Put the camera down, I need your help!! 🤣
@l.devonclenney2317
15 күн бұрын
I agree. That had to be the most realistic example of exactly what that type of a life that is..
east or west kara and nate are the best 😻
I am so glad you guys enjoyed my country 💕 I have been a long time viewer now ever since 2019 and I always love your videos! Oman has amazing nature and I am excited that you guys are helping bring attention to it, it deserves to be discovered by everyone. I wished I could’ve met you while you were here 😢
I been watching them like for 4 years now and I’m just in love with you guys.
THANK YOU I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR AGESSS 😩😩😩
Love the pringles clip.
I hope you guys are traveling safe outside these cities you visit..the World is a different place after covid😥 lets hope you two stay the same even though your enviroment is constantly changing..wishing you many moments of joy❤️🙏
Another Awesome video Kara and Nate! Thank you! Stay Safe. ❤😊
It's always a fantastic day when Kara and Nate show us a new rig!
@L17_8
19 күн бұрын
God sent his son Jesus to die for our sins on the cross. This was the ultimate expression of God's love for us. Then God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day. Please repent and turn to Jesus before it is too late. The end times written about in the Bible are already happening in the world. Jesus longs to be with you but time is almost up.
@tdsmith
19 күн бұрын
Don't you realize they're getting paid to do these infomercials?
@brookebixler1040
19 күн бұрын
@@tdsmithwho cares, it’s their job
@SkylordDuck
17 күн бұрын
@@tdsmith Some of these absolutely are paid ads; however, Kara does a fantastic job editing their experiences down to be outright enjoyable regardless.
Yay so excited for this!
Hi Nat and Kara I just love you guys the sensor of venture. Did you have your look back in 50 years time and think about all these crazy places you went and I just absolutely love it. Thank you once again like I said I really love and appreciate you both , Cliff from Australia
You guys are absolutely amazing thanks for keeping me smiling throughout my hospital visits over the last month it's been really rough can't wait for the next video Love being a part of your channel for I think 2 years now I'm pretty sure. Colorado misses you come back
Excited to watch!! Yall are the highlight of my weekend!
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
Awww enjoy 🫶🏼
@OnlyblakeyXO
19 күн бұрын
Love you guys! ❤
Kara needs a sippy cup for those bumpy roads.
besides the crazy stuff that they did, I'm also like this type of content. and I am honestly happy to see kara got excited.
I love these videos so much and living vicariously through you is awesome!
“Jesus take the wheeeeeeel!” 🤣🤣🤣
"Moving on to *ow* the bathroom..." 😂😂😂
My son and I have a little happy dance each time you post an adventure! We love your content and your optimistically personalities are an added bonus❤
Just wow I’m so happy you guys get to experience this and I thank you for sharing it
Not going to lie, a lot of your more recent videos just feel like advertising for products only rich people can afford… I highly miss your old travel videos of you walkin streets eating all the foods you come across in different countries and meeting people with different backgrounds and stories to tell. Them were your best videos, in my opinion…. Keep doin what you’re doing though, cause it’s overworking.
Does anyone remember when Kara and Nate used to do actual travel videos
@alisonf6478
19 күн бұрын
I love all their videos!
@worldtraveler84
19 күн бұрын
THANK YOU! I was genuinely wondering if I was the only one who has noticed this. Every video is a sales pitch now.
This is becoming one of my new favorite channels. You guys are adorable and have all kinds of fun adventures all over the world. Keep up the good work, guys!
This was sooo cool to watch. I love watching y'all go places I don't think I ever will. The bioluminescence was amazing!. I loved to watch the roll of the wave!
I’m here for the taking back Sunday references.
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
This is where you wanna be ;)
Ok maybe I’m dumb but why did Nate tell Kara to take the seatbelt off and know where the door handle is? In case they needed to jump ship?
@KaraandNate
19 күн бұрын
Yep😬
Used to live there and the beauty is immense.
You guys are doing it right and you have made the world a safer place smaller place. Thank you
Love the videos but i cant related when they ride in a van that costs more than my house... i miss those days when they did Travel Hacks.
I love your stuff…. That said, when you rent these vehicles, the videos feel like advertisement for the company’s product. I’m realizing I get sad when the video is just telling me about a product.
@Shelbydee3030
10 күн бұрын
I don’t see it that way. They’re being honest and showing an extremely unique experience that most people won’t get to have
@ladiidoodi7468
9 күн бұрын
I get it, but can you blame them though? if some company wants to sponsor you, and this is your main livelihood, you'd be stupid to not do it.
@vp.vii4
9 күн бұрын
It is just the part when. They made 3 videos about the trip. They always shows the vehicles and the cool accommodations where they are
@freydobaggins6252
7 күн бұрын
@@ladiidoodi7468but the video already has a sponsor, AG1. A disclosed official sponsor. I think if there’s a problem, it’s that they don’t announce the overlander company or whatever as an additional sponsor/ad. It also means the video has 2 sponsors/ads and I understand why for some people that feels a bit excessive?
@daniellerose1114
7 күн бұрын
Then don't watch it! What's wrong with you?
So happy to start watching your Oman journey! Love you guys!
I love the old Unimog's. Somebody put a lot of time into designing that camper, nice layout. The reason for the forward and reverse lever is because you have all 8 gears in reverse as well as the 8 forward gears.
Another out of reach adventure. 🤮
I always look forward to these videos!!
Oh my goodness. You just brought back a memory. We had a trailer that slept 8. But 2 had to be petit. The upper bunk over the kitchen table was soooo close to the ceiling, my little sister and her friend had to get into / onto it in the position they wanted to sllep in for the night. There just was NOT enough space betwèen the bed and the celing for you to turn. Your shoulders would get stuck. Glad neither of y hem were claustropjobic.
I have watched your channel from the start, what happened! It was my favorite, the airport things flying to places and it was great. In your van you showed different towns and things to do. Even your survival videos were good. Now now just a video commercial for some company!! I’m tired of watching commercials. It’s sad!
Your videos used to be very interesting and genuine. Your current videos are nothing short of paid infomercials, which is a real shame.
@Candycorn4u
19 күн бұрын
Jeez calm down! this video is called a tour for a REASON plus they are going to have more episodes coming up just please be patient.
@trish_b
19 күн бұрын
Not even close. Did you even watch it?
@tdsmith
19 күн бұрын
@@trish_b 72 Hours Living NEW Cyber Truck Basecamp Winter Camping in the $1.1 Million EarthRoamer SX 15 Hours in World’s Best Business Class 95 Hours on Canada’s BET train! 72 Hour Sleep Train Across America Etc. etc. etc. Did Kara and Nate pay for any of this? Of course, they did not pay for any of these videos. I’d bet my last dollars they were paid by the trip provider or manufacturer. Kara and Nate are many things; however, stupid is not one of them.
@trish_b
19 күн бұрын
@@tdsmith Who cares if they paid for them? They still shoot videos with amazing footage and are fun to watch. Just move on to another channel quietly if you are not into it anymore. Don't add to the constant negativity in KZread comment sections. It is exhausting.
Very cool that you are exploring this side of the world by motorhome. keep up the good work you are doing, been watching all your videos for 4 years. Amazing that you have so much energy and are travelling around the globe.
@Quotify-Vibes
17 күн бұрын
Agreed well done 👍🏻
Love the at 26.17 ... what a place to stay in nature ... be happy ... stay healthy and safe always.love u both ❤️
Just a suggestion, but please leave the local wildlife alone. Where ever you guys go.
I remember when K&N weren’t sellouts….
This was so fun to watch!! You guys are incredible!!
Love this guys - Lived in Oman for 10 yrs beautiful country
You guys have become big advertisers.. not the organic back packing couple that we loved u for. You have sold ur souls. Never gonna watch any of ur episodes again
Cooking isn't a just a woman thing Kara...Come on now.
My daughter watching with me pipes up with a Ragbrai flashback...😂🤣 "Hey look goats!" "Wow goats" *gigglesnorts*
I’ve been bing watching you guys on and off for a very long time! I love how much you guys have evolved together!!! 🥰
Shameless promotion now , just be normal