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Exploring Buenos Aires in our classic VW Bus | Kombi Life Argentina
Close to Buenos Aires and with time running out, we need to prepare Ruby for our final drive to the end of South America.
We also get our tourist on and explore Tigre and La Boca.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Wild Camping at an abandoned train station
02:27 - Driving through Luján
03:48 - Getting money
07:18 - VW kombi wheel alignment
07:49 - Diagnosing a wiring problem in our kombi
11:23 - Exploring Tigre
18:00 - Breakfast in our Kombi
19:48 - Taking our vw kombi brakes apart
28:58 - La Boca free walking tour
31:21 - Visiting La Bombonera
32:45 - The best food market in Buenos Aires
Help support our trip by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/Thekombichronicles
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  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤ how you do it i. Ruby is just amazing 😅

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Ruby is the best part of it. She makes everywhere just a little more special (when she isn't leaving bits there 😂)

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Definitely the Red Laguna with the Flamingoes. But saying that….. what a trip. Such unusual landscape. Beautiful. Think so far this is my favourite video. ❤❤❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Laguna Colorada was truly spectacular. It's mind blowing that places like this exist. It was like visiting another world. So happy you enjoyed it 😊

  • @viewfromtheoffice
    @viewfromtheoffice 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video guys. Mike is so much like Willow, hates incompetent workmanship. Even he had the F bombs dropping lol. Happy new year and we hope you guys have a blessed 2025. Tracy & Mike 💖

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It'siteraly the worst thing. Especially if that's the only thing they do, you'd expect them to be good at it. Happy New Year guys. Can't be too far away for you now?

  • @TracyHair-w6x
    @TracyHair-w6x 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How stunning was that Cathedral!! Love the food comparisons its always interesting to us as travellers.

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Would love to know the prices from your side of the world for a comparison

  • @Alhutchinson-es9qk
    @Alhutchinson-es9qk 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both 🎉. Willow your mechanical skills are awesome. Cheers Al

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hope you had a crackin Christmas buddy. Wishing you an awesome 2025 👍

  • @mikeschillinger4427
    @mikeschillinger4427 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got you covered on the hard start. Use a bosch one though.

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Willow hears ya, just not got the budget for such luxuries 😂

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow you are very brave going up to the top of the Cathedral. Amazing. ❤ love this video ❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was a beautiful view up there, so totally worth it. And that river. It sure did stink but was lovely to bathe in 😁

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My heart was in my throat as you drive i. The dark toward your campsite. Then…… the view. Wow. Amazing ❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We love to make things difficult for ourselves. We had camped there when we first arrived in Uruguay, so we knew it was a good spot.

  • @deanrobinson3717
    @deanrobinson3717 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The look on your face said how good the drink was Willow, lol , and less of the fking swearing lol, at least the wheel are tracked up now, you had another 5 k on the tyres lol.

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      She needs to have more faith 😂 We'll bloody swell swear when we fking ell like 😂

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gutsy Ruby. What a journey. So nice to see how others live in what looks like a barren place. Loved this journey with you. Had to rewatch. Thanks 😊

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it! It was a fascinating place to explore.

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your story❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not your standard one 😂

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fabulous video. You truly are a wonderful couple. Ruby is a lucky gal…. All the tinkering and love, ready for more miles. So what was the update on the burgers😊.

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! Burgers? Was I supposed to give an update 😂

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahhh, the burger prices... No one has given us any comparisons yet 😂

  • @KombiChronicles
    @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We hope you all had an amazing Christmas and we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone reading this an incredible 2025 🎉 We are super excited to carry on exploring next year and have a feeling 2025 is going to be our year 💪

  • @askthechicken
    @askthechicken 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I want to know how Williow knows what the floor at Snobs smelt like ....... maybe she was doing the "oops upside your head" rowing dance on the floor? Or maybe it was just one of those nights !!! 😂

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@askthechicken Errrr let’s go with elaborate dance move, rather than drunkenly passed out on the floor 😁 sounds classier.

  • @notseamus
    @notseamus 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "smells like the floor in snobs".....love a bit of brummie nostalgia

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@notseamus said it… then realised that I shouldn’t know what that smells like 🫣

    • @notseamus
      @notseamus 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ its kinda where we met, way back when in ‘91’

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @notseamus it's where we met, so will always hold a special place in our story 😂

  • @RoaminRob
    @RoaminRob 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for another cool vid 🙏

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No problem 👍 Glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a happy 2025 buddy

  • @geoffrichards2706
    @geoffrichards2706 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that a Cornish pasty I see ?

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      An empanada... But it's basically the same thing 😂

    • @geoffrichards2706
      @geoffrichards2706 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Where ever there's a hole in the ground you'll find a Cornish man

  • @TripinHeidi
    @TripinHeidi 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Catching up……. Great commentary as per usual ❤️

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We enjoyed touring Buenos Aires and especially enjoyed all the nice food 😍

  • @spinningwheelslk
    @spinningwheelslk 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This channel deserve more Views and Subs

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Aww thank you. As long as people are tuning in and are enjoying our videos, then we are happy 😊

    • @RoaminRob
      @RoaminRob 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don't we know it! It will come for sure 🎉

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@RoaminRobaww thanks guys. You're making us blush ☺️😂

  • @BulliOnTheRoad
    @BulliOnTheRoad 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely stunning road and landscape. Thanks for sharing!

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, it was a stunning road to drive and an amazing place to camp. The Laguna we visited after was pretty nice too 😊

  • @RoaminRob
    @RoaminRob 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Isnt it crazy how some of the best vidoes and channel just dont have the amount of followers they deserve 😢 Just watched all you vids finally 😂 My Channel needs more subs just like you guys!!

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It just all comes down to what people search for... And sadly not many people are searching for Brits travelling around South America in an old VW 😂 Thanks for checking out our videos and good luck with your channel for 2025 👍

  • @mikeschillinger4427
    @mikeschillinger4427 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ... moving through the country the things you see...

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There's so many wonders in this world. Very grateful to be able to say I have seen a fair share of them 👍

  • @mikeschillinger4427
    @mikeschillinger4427 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow. Lots of beautiful scenery unspoiled by human activity.

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was an incredible place to drive through and that laguna that explored next was stunning. I see it is the photo on BayPride Forum again♥️

  • @mikeschillinger4427
    @mikeschillinger4427 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to know that VW fam everywhere follow the same format at gatherings... lots of food, booze and agood time. It transcends language and is a culture of its own. NOAC, GCVW and Rare Air would be right at home there even though only Edwin Rivera would be able to have a full meaningful conversation with the 'locals'. 😂

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes VW is a culture to itself. Even though we all speak different languages, we all know how to have a good time with some classic cars 😎

  • @TheVanToby
    @TheVanToby 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Ruby defo stands out 😍😍😍

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it. It was such a great weekend and an insane BBQ. You can definitely tell Ruby is the world explorer 😂

  • @craigclark9132
    @craigclark9132 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great meet up guys and Ruby definitely stood out

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can definitely tell she has had a hard life 😂

  • @triciawade8634
    @triciawade8634 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful video and what a fabulous meet up - good times! ❤️

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Everyone was so welcoming to us, it was an amazing weekend with amazing people ❤️

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a fantastic video. Loved every minute. Beautiful place. Thank you for your tours to wonderful places. ❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And thank you for tuning in. It means a lot to us both. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fabulous video. What a beautiful and historic place. Full of great things. Oh I wish I was young again. Your adventures are inspiring ❤❤❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Young again? I think age is just a number. It's your mindset that determines what you do 😉 We met one German guy in Colombia and again in Ecuador. He was in his 70's, travelling in a large classic German bus. He barely spoke Spanish, but he was living his best life ♥️ Our dream is to open a campground in South America when we are done, maybe you can come stay in our cabaña and we'll show you around a bit 😊

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow. What a meat up😀! Fantastic to see all the VW’s. I can imagine the joy you both felt. Thanks for sharing. 😀❤️😀

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha meat up... Love it 😂 It was really nice to meet more VW enthusiasts. Especially now our Spanish is good enough to spend a night speaking to people. We slwent to one in Colombia 2 years ago, but did spend the night with them all, mostly because we weren't confident in speaking to them. We camped near by and heard them part ALL NIGHT... Colombians love a good party 😂

  • @BarcombeBoy
    @BarcombeBoy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always a relief when a VW MkII kombi starts!

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's always nice when there a few friends to help you when it doesn't 😂

    • @TripinHeidi
      @TripinHeidi 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve been on for an hour this morning trying to get Heidi started. Reading a manual. Don’t understand a word of it 😱😱

  • @berthyerpeixoto2912
    @berthyerpeixoto2912 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Simply fantastic. This is a real life. I wish I could do this one day

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Keep believing. It was a dream for us once as well ❤️

    • @berthyerpeixoto2912
      @berthyerpeixoto2912 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you

  • @ajisroadtrippin5505
    @ajisroadtrippin5505 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great time!! It’s nice to be in a tribe. 🤘🚐

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Everyone was so welcoming to us. And wow... That BBQ was insane 😲

  • @charF9813
    @charF9813 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video!

  • @thevintageradiorepairshop5462
    @thevintageradiorepairshop5462 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant.. The standard of your videos has always been good but this is great!

  • @ajisroadtrippin5505
    @ajisroadtrippin5505 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for ending this video on a happier note. I am excited for that „Tomorrow“!! Stay warm up there. 😊🚐

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Aww thanks buddy. This was actually last year. We are currently resharing some of our old videos for people who never watched them in our old channel. It was a great drive and the views at Laguna Paron were just incredible 👌❤️

  • @IAm1InTheIAm
    @IAm1InTheIAm 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Our '58 dove blue bus 🚌 💙 has sure melted and shaped our hearts since rescuing her from the Alaskan forest 7 years ago. So much fun ❄️ 🏔 😊

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Aww amazing to hear. Nothing better than a rescued an revived VW story 😊

  • @brendagrant4552
    @brendagrant4552 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely fab. Thank you. Wow. Humbling to see this epic place with you. ❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Aww we are so grateful to be able to explore these iconic landmarks and to bring people along as well 😊❤️

  • @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
    @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🎉🎉🎉 Firsties 🎉🎉🎉

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Back in the game 💪

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Stunning mountain pass 👌

  • @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
    @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nooice! 😎 STOC

  • @KombiChronicles
    @KombiChronicles 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is our type of drive 😎 Who would love to drive this mountain pass?

    • @ajisroadtrippin5505
      @ajisroadtrippin5505 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I try to envision taking my KLoUS on the adventures you’re on with each video. I am just not sure I have the same level of patience with the shadiness of mechanics that you have. I imagine the views and the experience more than make up for it. 🫡🚐

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ajisroadtrippin5505 I can get that. I am very fortunate to travel with Willow who's knowledge and mechanical talents mean we very rarely have to rely on others, otherwise we probably wouldn't have made it this far. These landscapes definitely make up for the bad times though.

  • @borona8498
    @borona8498 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GREAT

  • @TripinHeidi
    @TripinHeidi 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love it ❤

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Looks like great fun. Although we basically do the same in Ruby 😂

  • @craigclark9132
    @craigclark9132 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great to see you again

    • @KombiChronicles
      @KombiChronicles 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You too! Thanks for joining us again 👍