Hi Eva, I was a professional truck driver for 30 years and I would like to give you some advise when you are stuck or in danger of getting stuck, first of all if you are standing still and ready to pull away from the area you are stuck in, after you put in you differential do not put your vehicle in first gear because the torque is to high and can cause all you tires to spin and dig a hole underneath them. What you want to do is start out in second gear and let the engine torque do all the work, it won’t spin your tires and it will provide the power to get your vehicle moving. If you are moving and you feel you vehicle starting to slip or slide don’t panic, stay calm and ease up,on the gas and turn your vehicle and keep the nose of your vehicle upward in the opposite direction of the slide and once again let the engine torque do the work at a slow by steady pace. In my 30 tears of driving a truck, I have driven close to two million miles and I have been through some of the worse snow storms and bad road conditions you can imagine and just keeping my wits and thinking about my situation and how to handle it always got me home safe.
Really really really good advice Daniel. I live in the mountains at nearly 10000ft and it's soooo important to learn how to handle dealing with really poor traction. I've seen so many people get stuck, slide back down hills, and get stuck in ditches(or in deep snow). I wish advanced driving courses were the norm
Great advise, I’d add to Eva that confidence will come with time so if you get the chance to go play somewhere with an instructor do it, but you did the right thing, if your not happy always play safe and find another way Stay safe and enjoy 😊
Yeah Eva .. Brilliant you're with old friends again 😀🙆♀ .. VILK went wild with Roan .. 🤪❤ I'm sorry Eva .. I Love a Landcruiser & have a soft spot for Land Rovers ( LOVE EM BOTH .. !! ) Could be a lot worse ... You could be in a LADA NIVA .. 🥵 ... INSPIRATION - TAKE CARE - ENJOY 🙏🙏
@@juleshall1495 She is completely unsuited to drive an old and beat up LR that is unreliable and requires frequent repairs and she has crappy driving and off-road skills. A Landcruiser would have been a much better vehicle without all the junk she is carrying that puts her vehicle way over payload and top heavy and prone to roll over or capsize. She has no clue of wtf she is doing and getting by with the help of the other people who she conveniently latches on to and discards depending on how it suits her. Not even mentioning or helping the others promote their channels. Very self centered and self absorbed selfish person who has little skills and mental toughness to do it ( she freaks out at every small problem) My prediction: She will tap out before this journey is over at the end point. Either her vehicle will die or get i into a serious accident or it becomes too much for her to handle. She has way too much crap to carry that makes her vehicle unsafe plus a dog to distract and little off-roading and mechanical skills for an old and unreliable vehicle.
@@Pathfinding-earth Maybe she doesn’t want that since that will dent the self promotion she is doing that she is all by herself tackling the world on her “ Expedition Wild” and someone who knows wtf they are doing taking control of the wheel doesn’t look good. She would rather bug out than someone help her.
It is so emotive to see people from different parts of the world converging, forging friendship, sharing the same passion and lending help when it is needed. I learned something today, to always carry some beers for a passage through a territorial boundary. Scary. Vilk and Roan are lonely no more. Thank you.
After driving many beaches going around Australia I can verify that constant adjustment to tyre pressure is totally necessary also a good onboard compressor that can reinflate reasonably quickly I would highly recommend finding someone or a professional to get schooled how to use your landrover to its abilities like anything as your skill improves doing those tracks becomes fun and rewarding Happy Days JA
Why do all that and learn actual skills when all you are out there to do is for self promotion and self aggrandizement and selling yourself as something she is not? If she had half the brains, she would have bought a newer Landcruiser instead of an old rust bucket Defender for which she neither has mechanical skills nor driving skills. Her wheels were slipping so bad screaming for traction and she was driving with full tire pressure on dirt. Does her vehicle have lockers? She is Illsuited to go on 4WD tracks with her poor driving skills.
She is not a team. She uses those people whenever it suits her and latches on to them when her subpar driving skills won’t carry her through. And then she would go on to self promoting herself as “ solo female raw adventurer on Expedition Wild “ or some bs like that.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Can you stop?! She is doing things others wouldn't even dare to do, mostly on her own, and sometimes with the company of others, despite not being the perfectly prepared/trained/seasoned adventurer that maybe others are. The point is she is doing it anyway! And that is brave and courageous! You can still attempt something even if you aren't an expert. Jeez.
@@JR-kf9bt You seem very emotionally attached to her. Wonder why. You have a bulge in your pants because she is taking her clothes off in every video these days?😀
@@JR-kf9bt You are probably vicariously living your life sitting on your ass watching people on TH-cam do stuff with their highly curated videos. Who gives a f**k if a woman does anything with or without a man? The problem is faking it trying to sell you as someone you clearly are not. I guess gullible people like you love that stuff because you can’t go anywhere and stuck in some dead end marriage or relationship.
You were absolutely right to turn around. If we're honest, anybody who's ever wrecked a 4x4 has probably got to a point where they felt like they SHOULD go back, decided to carry on and then paid the price. If the vehicle is a weekend toy that's not a big deal but when the vehicle is your home for the next couple of years you need to protect it. Odyssey CAN manage tracks like that fairly easily, and there's a bunch of stuff you could have done differently, but learning is an incremental process. Things will test your limits and, as you gain confidence, your limits will increase little by little. Honestly, I was more concerned about driving on the beach. You REALLY need to deflate your tyres for driving on a beach or you'll get stuck and that means you NEED a reliable compressor to re-inflate your tyres once you get off a beach again. If you haven't already got one, buy a good quality compressor... and buy a foot-pump as a backup for when the compressor inevitably fails.
Actually that couple and the NZ guy have been bailing Eva’s ass out every time. She is completely clueless, hysterical and no experience. She uses them whenever she needs to and then ditches them and go on selling her “ I am solo woman on a wild expedition “ and “ World belongs to the brave “ bs.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee I wouldn’t go that far with the assumptions but to me it’s silly to embark on a years long expedition without having basic knowledge about your truck or how to fix minor problems or how to drive off-road which is worlds apart from driving an automatic transmission car in a city. I prefer Eva’s older format, documentary style in which she used a guide or stayed with locals and showed us some local culture. These newer videos are giving me anxiety every time I see the doggo going offleash near a road or where he could be attacked by a wild animal or bit by a snake. Or see Eva decide to do dumb stuff like roaming through the desert and disregarding the danger illegal migrants might pose to her or her dog. I subbed to the Meridian guys though, enjoying their skills.
@@pnwrider8346 tbf I like walking barefoot too😁 But only in my yard idk about public spaces, it feels unsanitary. PS about subscribing to a channel, I do that if I like some of their content and I want to boost their stats. I discovered Eva when she lived in my country for a couple of months and I liked her vlogs, very real and not at all tourist-y. She has some good content still, except lately she seems to be trying too hard to prove something.
I strongly suggest you to get an air compressor. Lowering tire pressure dramatically improves comfort, off road capabilities and reduce suspension wear. I'm guessing that it won't be your last rocky road especially since you're heading south America. I'm guaranteed you to be surprised how much low tire pressure can change.
5:52 Oh I love this drop of music and hearing your environment. Loved it. 16:40 That's absolutely adorable! Yay for friends and seeing them daily. 19:07 Thank you for sharing this moments and your emotions. Those moments are pretty straining and seeing how other people go through them, is so enriching. Thank you
Eva! I was scared right along with you. So, glad you were able to hook back up with your traveling mates and your reward was that beach! Gorgeous! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Oh my, Eva. You are such an awesome teacher. I'm so proud of you turning around. That is a huge lesson for everyone. You knew what your limit was and you honored that. Bravo. I'm sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.
@@kgpm1 I've noticed in a few videos that she's a nervous driver. I admire her greatly for heading out, travelling the world (mainly on her own), but behind the wheel she seriously lacks confidence and experience. The fact the other two vehicles got up there no problem shows it was a fairly easy slope to take on, she lacked the belief in herself that she could do it. She should've got out and allowed the guy to drive it up the hill and they'd all have continued along the way together. I have to be honest, i fear for her on this trip. She won't always have other around to help her. I don't see her reaching her goal. She'll either get herself completely stuck and have to abandon the truck with the vast majority of her belongings, or she'll reach a point where she has to turn back, reassess and plan another trip.
It’s fine. You will improve your driving skills and you’ll also get to know odessy over time. Ultimately it’s these push moments that you’ll learn the most. It was great that you had Nick there to support you.
No she won’t. She bit more than she can chew and will tap out sooner or later. I also don’t see her rust bucket top heavy and overloaded vehicle making it to the end. I suspect she will topple over or get into an accident sooner or later. I am surprised nobody told her that her vehicle has too much payload and very top heavy.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Negative Nancy you must be fun to be around? I bet you are the life of the party with both of your friends? She's out there doing something while you are doing nothing except watching her and critiquing her.
@@MaximusMerideus I criticize her because I can and do what she can’t do and got in way over her head. Unlike you, who’s a Eva leg humper and probably stuck in some dead end relationship and sitting on TH-cam and white knighting some poseur woman.
@@Mr.Ekshin I love that the Toyota outperformed the Range Rover! Her problem could have been solved - when she was leaning from right to left, by moving farther left onto the bank and straddling the ditch. It may have scratched the paint on the bushes, but it would have solved the "leaning" problem.
Nothing better than having friends to go on an excursion with, especially while overlanding through Mexico. You made a good decision not to push past your comfort zone. I’m an experienced 4x4 driver and i know the odyssey would make it through that spot but you should never try anything that you’re not comfortable doing. So good job.
Good on you Eva! Knowing your limits...that's part of the journey here...and understanding your "home on wheels" limits. I agree, top heavy, you probably would have been on your side in that spot. I also think you could have gotten through there, but it's YOUR vehicle...and you did the right thing. Plus you beat them to the meetup point. Haha!
I think that was the most scared I’ve seen you on this journey, besides when you crossed from the Mexican boarder into the United States. But you seemed even more scared this time. You made the right choice and I’m glad you made it safe. We are with you every mile you drive. Good luck my friend and I hope you have an amazing rest of your journey. Can’t wait for the next video. God bless and keep safe!!❤️😊🙏🏻
Don't ever question your bravery. You have gone places I would never go and I'm a guy. (On wife's login) it takes A LOT to get used to tilting. I also won't risk my ride. I enjoy watching your adventures.
Eva, your such a brave and beautiful Woman, I was so worried about you traveling in this area. So happy your not traveling alone and with good people. That spot you got stuck in and almost rolled the truck was making me very nervous, but you handled it so well. I admire you so much darlin, to do what you have done is an inspiration to all the Woman out there and you should be so proud of yourself. You will look back on these adventures for the rest of your life and will be so glad you did it. Your so precious girl, you make me smile everytime I see one of your videos and look forward to the next one. I only wish I could know you personally but your videos have let me experience you and I thank you for that. YOU ROCK GIRL!!! Love you, keep on Truckin :)
Good job! Knowing when you are in over your skill level is a great attribute! Bravo! You are an inspiration to so many! I love that you have found great traveling companions! ❤
Again, thanks for you sharing this experience with us. Your adventure is such a teaching tool for all of us. Challenges are good for our lives. We will not always be able to succeed, but we then have to find ANOTHER way (sometime around, over or under), and in the end...we have overcome the challenge. Thanks for showing us YOUR challenges. Much appreciated.
She has held up so long because of that group. She has little off-road skills and mechanical skills and driving an old unreliable vehicle and without those people, she would have quit. My prediction is still for her to tap out because this is way over her head and she won’t finish this trip.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee She has been really lucky without any failures on the Jeep (except a bad tire mount while in Oregon). Her wisdom has guided her out of trouble.
I love your judgment of the various situations that you encounter. So glad you are traveling in a group. Good friends, good times, good memories. Be safe!
Good decision to turn around. I agree, it's better to be safe than sorry in that mountain. Nice episode again Eva. Your narration is very interesting. Eloquent as always. Take care you all. ❤😊😍
Good on you for making that decision of turning around. Your confidence IS the most important part of making decisions and the lack of it can cause more problems for your safety! All part of the journey
There is a technique for when one wheel lifts like that @17:58. In low range, use your left foot to brake gently. Practise on open space, you will find you can brake quite hard and Odessey will not stall. Select 1st in low, keep a constant amount of throttle and modulate your speed with your braking. Stay off the clutch - in low range using the clutch, especially slipping it, is v.bad. What this does is to lock your differential so the wheel that is on the ground will be powered. As soon as your front right lifted, power was being sent to the lifted wheel which does not help you. By braking, your even out the power distribution between left and right wheels and you will make it up on three powered wheels. Sometimes a little momentum helps, sometimes just maintaining three powered wheels will help. Love your vids and your sense of adventure. Keep moving forward!
Over the last 55 years or so my partner and wife Anne drove at least half a million miles together. She was my navaguesser and co-driver. I loved her, and still love her memories, of a near lifetime together. She died of cancer a year and a half ago. I miss her presence around the house but even more in the right seat of whatever car i am in. She was an absolutely fearless passenger and never got us more than a little lost. I have been watching your video creations for a bit more then a year. I am beginning to understand your need for adventure and somewhat envy your ability to fulfill that need. I deeply respect your judgment when you decide to turn back when the going becomes too dangerous. You got off the mountain when your body was exhausted and now you backed down that track when your truck was about to tip over. It requires a lot of courage to say - enough. For a while I was concerned that I might hear that you rolled that top heavy truck (unsolicited advice - dump at least a third of the stuff you have packed into the beast) down some mountain. I am still concerned but not as much as I believe you have the skills to stay safe. Please continue to do so. I deeply care for you and would really like to be in the right seat or at the wheel sharing your adventures. As that is not likely I will continue to watch your videos (excellent work BTW) and wish I was there. Yrs, GregW
Safe travels Eva. Love ALL your vids you post. I live in Far Nth NSW Australia and seen lots of Oz, but being such a large beautiful, expansive country there is SO much more I'm yet to see and 4WD is the only way. THANKS for the Inspiration from the bottom of my heart.
Eva, I would do the same! Odyssey is not just a truck- it’s your home! When stressed and shaking inside, a good way to calm down is “ box breathing “! Breath in for 4 seconds, hold in the air for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for another 4 seconds- repeat! Helps bring heart rate, pulse down to more normal rate quickly! Thank you again for sharing your wonderful adventures!
It is so cool to see your courage in travelling alone... I live by myself abroad and it gives me confidence to see you. Thank you so much for your work.
My heart goes out to you - that moment must have been heart stopping. Glad you had some support. Also glad Vilk's got a buddy and can indulge in the play that only puppy's can - to the annoyance of older dogs, who seem to tolerate them for the most part. Stay safe x
What an amazing adventure! And again you had to face a limit you could not get over, of physical reasons. Perhaps this is a major goal of your journey: Experience your limits! Only through our limits we can experience ourselves. This video was awesome, also the pictures of this landscapes on Baya California. In enjoyed it very much, as all of your adventures! 👍🏼
I do a lot of off-roading, often in deep sand. I reduce tire pressure to 10-15 psi (depending) and carry a good portable air compressor to air up when I'm on a solid surface. Great you guys had a tow strap. Other essentials, spare tire, jack board, and tire repair kit.
First rule in a tough situation is always be in 4WD low, low and already have aired down your tires. That said, I’m glad, under the circumstances, that you turned around. Enjoy, be safe! Buena Suerte 🙏🏼
I'm not sure that would have made a difference in Eva's case. her rig is very top heavy with the alu-cab thats an extra ~275lbs on your top end. that plus not being as experienced an offroad driver... I don't think less air would have made a difference.
@@nottheone582 Lowering tyre pressures makes SO much difference, novice driver or not. IMO low range isn't necessary in all situations, but it's not a bad idea if you're unsure.
Airing down, choosing the right line and driving experience and capabilities are extremely, extremely important. It is not the truck, usually it is the driver
When driving through tough terrain, airing down the tires of the vehicle by about 15 psi can help them cut through any tricky terrain safely and efficiently. Wider tires give the vehicle more traction, allowing the tires to be more flexible, making it easier for you to get out of a rough patch.
OMG, girl, I totally would have been bawling my eyes out on that backup when Odyssey couldn't make it where the lighter vehicles went! I live in a 1972 Winnebago Brave and I KNOW what it's like to get left behind to find alternatives when not-11,000-lb, 9-ft.-wide vehicles can go ahead and I can't. God bless you and keep you safe--and have fun. Tons of love to you and Vilk and Odyssey! Huge fan of you guys. :)
Great adventure, Eva. I’m relatively new to four wheeling and appreciate how challenging it can be, including maximum approach angles and steep switchbacks. Practice makes perfect, they say. 😎
Eva, after Reading your posts on Instagram I want to shout out my positive thoughts to you! Keep being you the way you want it! You are brilliant the way you are and I just admire your courage, resilience, insightful comments that are so inspiring to many of us out there! There is no right way to look and behave and no one holds the supreme truth on anything! Don’t let yourself down because of these comments, you’ve already achieved a lot in travel vloging. We, your fanbase admire and cherish your videos and wish you many exciting adventures that you can share with us ! 🤗
Ewcia jesteś moją inspiracją!!! I started to watch your videos and adventures as well as fearless spirit. Your bravery made me believe that I can do it all alone. Not traveling moving across country, from Midwest down South. You bring so much excitement and happiness to your travels, something I always wanted to do when I was younger. I wanted to thank you for your optimism, charisma, and never giving up and even when you had to go back and didn't finish that run it didn't feel like defeat more like enriching your life with new experience. As an veteran athlete I never looked at loosing as "loosing" more an opportunity to get better, learn from my mistakes and grow from them. You thought me to live in the moment and just go with the flow ( like paying tax with beer) . Grateful and please amaze us with your travels and sense of humor. Dziękuję Ewunia. Mam nadzieję że spotkamy się gdzieś na drodze . Do zobaczenia .
Hello Ms. Eva! I really enjoy watching your adventures, and I’m living vicariously through u. You are learning so much by doing, and we are learning right along with you. Thanx for always explaining what went wrong. I am seeing a lot of criticism in these boards, but you are young and learning, and having an awesome life!
Another stunning video with Great Vistas. Eva , you always follow your gut when things look sketchy. Thank you for taking us along the rough ride. Sending you much love from Richmond, Va. 🙏❤🙏 Harriet, Jim and Yuki
Hard terrain to drive on sand and lose shale. Needs tyres aired down and momentum but given the height of the stuff you were on relative to the stuff closer to the water I think heading back is a good idea especially not knowing what the terrain ahead was like. Always worth having space body trim clips for Land Rovers that and fuses, relays, air filter, oil filter and probably a spare Landy following you :)
Hope you’re doing OK noticed you haven’t posted in a couple weeks. Happy new year and can’t wait to see how far you get down in South America this year!
@@ryfish5 The truck is probably capable, yes, but that truck is also her home and a big part of how shes able to live the life that she does. Confidence and ability comes with time. In the future she will probably have no issues, but at the time, she made the right call. She isnt risking only a fun car, shes risking her home, the stability of her life, and her income.
Love following your progress! Gently, though, you need a mentor if you are going to undertake more off-roading….hate to see you on one of those so-called “best of…”. You go, girl! Have a very merry and a happy happy!
Nick was a great guy in talking you through it! Great work for giving it a go, when it comes to risking everything you own to a potential roll over I can see why you decided to go back with Odyssey! Lovely to see another part of your adventure!
Are you kidding me? That was a simple and basic off-road maneuver she failed miserably and backed out. She has no business going off-road and her luck will run out soon with her crappy driving skills and unwillingness to learn.
@@WanderingBobAK She missed learning how to drive off-road. Simple. She is too busy self promoting and self aggrandizing herself to be learning any actual driving skills. She will end up crashing or tipping over the vehicle and abandon her trip. It’s inevitable and you heard it here first. She has shitty driving skills and shot nerves to be doing this and she is way in over her head.
@@WanderingBobAK oh you meant what she missed seeing? Your comment wasn’t clear as to the miss part. Watch videos of the other people on the convoy and you will find out what was on the other side of the trail. Not that difficult as she is the only one who bugged out.
I always love your narration, Eva, so thoughtful and real. The convoy is awesome, so much fun, and safer too. Nice that Vilk has a little buddy along too. Wonder where Tom is now... he’s missing out on a great stretch... you definitely did the right thing to turn around. So glad everyone made it safely.
I do a lot of off roading and may I suggest always airing down. not only does it give you better traction but also smooths out the ride and takes quite a bit of stress of components of your rig. Happy trails.
Nothing is ever business as usual with you. That's one of the things that makes your channel so exciting. And we are right down there with you on the sand with your wheel stuck, experiencing the stomach butterflies and sweaty palms in our comfy living rooms. This is a real unrehearsed one man (woman) reality show! May God continue to cover you and keep you and Vilk safe and happy on your continued journey.🙂🙃
You should have an air compressor and if you ever get stuck in soft sand or dirt just deflate your tires to 15 psi. You will pop right out. Then inflate with the air compressor.
@@NormanF62 I worked with a cameraman who was part of desert storm. They were stuck out in the middle of the desert and couldn't get their vehicle out. Like Lawrence of Arabia a gentlemen came towards them from the horizon riding a camel. When he came close, he leaned over to asses the situation and said "Habibi, you must deflate your tires". They followed the sage advice and got their vehicle unstuck.
Her luck will run out sooner or later. She is likely to be stranded and abandon ship or be toppled over and total the vehicle before this trip is long over.
YOU are so brave Take a rest Please take a rest now before another Big adventure Just back from your Home town Wroclaw for the Christmas markets What a place I loved it Snowing there Market square Take care and your dog From Glenn in Ireland
I see some rude comments here so I just want to say, you are amazing Eva, an inspiration for a lot of us. Showing us how life on the road really is (not just the highlights) and that alongaide with your storytelling is what I appreciate most. Greetings from Croatia 💙
pointing out her lack of off-road driving skills and her car being over its recommended weight isn't rude. It's an observation. Maybe there are rude comments I haven't seen but pointing out issues with her vehicle and her lack of experience isn't rude.
@@pwprochazka It's not your job to mansplain everything. No one asked you for your opinion of her skills. Since we are handing out opinions, here's my observation: you are intimidated by her bravery as you ride your keyboard dishing out unwanted criticism.
@@SixMonthsIn nobody asked - yet you got it anyway. I'll give you more unrequested opinions: Her driving skills suck and her choice of vehicles was made for photos/videos because that particular model is nothing but trouble.
@@pwprochazka You are claiming a intimate knowledge of the reasons behind her choices where you cannot possibly have any way of knowing why she chose that vehicle. It's becoming clear how much of an incel you truly are. Admit that you have a problem with women and let's move on. Shitposting to feel superior to someone is a bad look for you or for anyone else. You need to feel superior by flaunting your "expertise" and that says volumes about your fragile ego. She's doing it and you are sitting there talking about it. I hope you recognize the irony of that. Where is your YT channel with 1.6M subscribers that demonstrates your superior knowledge over everyone else's choices?
Hello Eva. I have enjoyed all of your adventure videos. I have been off roading almost 38 years. I have had quiet a few 4x4 vehicle's thru the years. My favorite is my Isuzu 4x4 pickup truck. It has front and rear lockers which really increase traction to all 4 wheels at the same time. I also have aftermarket transfer case gears. This gives you a much lower gearing in your transfer case I have 5 inches of lift on my truck and 33 inch tires. I also have a custom winch bumper and a 12,000 pound winch. I really like your Land Rover . I think Odyssey is a very cool name for your ride. I am looking forward to more of your adventure videos.
Really enjoying your videos.Don"t under estimate Odyssey. A good tip for riding soft sand, ALWAYS deflate your tires to at least 1.2 kpa or 1KPA, you will find a day to night difference in driving soft sand, you really have to try it.
I've said it before in a previous video, when off roading in a terrain like that you need both hands on the wheel. If you're going to continue to do more of those trails you need to put the camera on the windshield so can have both hands on the steering wheel. Focus more on your vehicle and less on trying to the video shot.
Your inexperience at offroading is evident. Embrace every opportunity to drive challenging routes; take mental notes; discuss your mishaps. You will improve and as you do so, find the experience less stressful and more enjoyable.
So enjoy your so normal everyday, honest dialog, it seems we are all there experiencing the difficulties along with you , and offcourse Vilk, an enjoyable series unlike any other, thanks so much, stay safe, Roy..
This is a nice tour for viewers of the lay-of-the-land of Baja. Being flexible is important. The route is sometimes not as important and the destination.
Hope to see you somewhere in Mexico in the next few months. Mexico is a country full of diverse landscapes, wonderful people and delicious food. It would be a shame not to road trip through it. Bienvenidos desde Yucatán ❤
@@cre8tvedge I know that but there's a lot more of Mexico to explore besides the strip of land containing Baja and a true Mexican road trip would involve exploring the rest.
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 I get now what you meant. It didn't read that way. I've noted that she likes to visit unique places. Yucatan has some great ruins. Perhaps you could send her a message and offer to show her them or another site you think is awesome.
Top camera work! FYI there is a very simple technique for preventing roll-overs in your scary situation (and it isn't a guy underneath pushing back!). It's a bit hard to explain on 'paper' but it involves attaching a winch extension strap to the chassis on the low side of your Landy, running it up the side and over the roof (underneath any tent or roof-rack), then connecting it to the winch of a second vehicle parked at a distance off to the high side, with the wheels chocked if possible. The two vehicles make a long 'T' formation. The driver of the "tilt' vehicle then slowly negotiates the obstacle as per normal while the driver of the winch vehicle maintains a slight tension in the winch cable to limit the tilt so that you can be confident of not rolling.
You did so well and to know the limits of your little truck takes skill and sensible reckoning. I enjoyed that but was so scared for you when you got in trouble. Excellent video and some beautiful places. I love that you are with friends and have some nice guys around. Those locals seemed to send you into the trap on the beach and were going to charge you a ridiculous amount to get you out. Again, you were sensible and refused it. Wish you were my mum! lol
I could almost feel you. Your honesty is heartwarming and I worried for you. So glad you made the wise decision knowing your own capabilities and that of your vehicle. A rollover would have been terrible and difficult to right your vehicle. Your adventures are certainly filled with the excitement of uncertainty and the discovery of your strengths and limitations... self-knowledge and the honest assessment of who we are and what we are capable of achieving is a gift. Good luck, God bless, and godspeed on your life journey of discovery.
Eva - I can not express how much I admire you. I'm old now, but when I was young I made the same journeys you are making now. El Camino Diablo, Baja, I made both of those journeys. And yes, I know that sinking feeling you get when you're many miles from the nearest human being and you're alone and something goes wrong, and the shakes you get for the next hour when you somehow manage to work it out. Just a thought - do you have a satellite phone? When you crossed the Cabeza I advised you to cary a gun if you ever made that journey again. In Mexico you must not carry a gun, but a satellite phone might be even more useful. It won't make bad people back off but it will make it possible for you to summon help no matter where you are. I'm less worried about you after wtaching this video but it pays to plan ahead for all possible outcomes. I'm impressed with your decision to leave your friends and take an alternate route. It's a smart girl who knows her own limitations and you do! Equally important, you listen to that little voice at the back of your mind when it says be cautious! If I was a betting man, I'd wager you have what it takes to journey all the way around the world, even through Africa and Asia. Be sure to keep making videos as you go. I want to watch you do it!
Really enjoying your channel. It's immensely entertaining and your production quality is spectacular. A thought or two on the concept of "Luck." I was in a real war once many years ago, and I learned some things there (the hard way!) about the importance of exercising prudent judgement, and how "Good Luck" and "Common Sense" are related to one another. Common Sense doesn't bestow you with Good Luck, but it for sure improves the odds. On the other side, the lack of Common Sense (prudent judgement) works in reverse; it simply increases your odds of running out of luck. Sooner or later, especially in dicey situations, your Luck runs out and truly bad things happen, things which you regret because they might have been prevented had you only followed your Commonsense instincts. (When you and Vilk were on the El Camino Diablo, hours from the nearest medical or veterinary facilities, walking among the rock formations in rattlesnake country wearing open-toe sandals, I could only imagine the catastrophe of either of you being bitten and unable to make it to rescue. Your unprotected and isolated proximity to that dangerous US/Mexico border (and to the evil monsters who frequent the area) certainly set off my "Human Sex Trafficking Victim" alarms. Vilk would have been shot dead, and you would be somewhere on Earth to be never seen again) Enough said. You're an adult and your vlog is wonderful to enjoy. (But please be prudent)
Hi Eva, I was a professional truck driver for 30 years and I would like to give you some advise when you are stuck or in danger of getting stuck, first of all if you are standing still and ready to pull away from the area you are stuck in, after you put in you differential do not put your vehicle in first gear because the torque is to high and can cause all you tires to spin and dig a hole underneath them. What you want to do is start out in second gear and let the engine torque do all the work, it won’t spin your tires and it will provide the power to get your vehicle moving. If you are moving and you feel you vehicle starting to slip or slide don’t panic, stay calm and ease up,on the gas and turn your vehicle and keep the nose of your vehicle upward in the opposite direction of the slide and once again let the engine torque do the work at a slow by steady pace. In my 30 tears of driving a truck, I have driven close to two million miles and I have been through some of the worse snow storms and bad road conditions you can imagine and just keeping my wits and thinking about my situation and how to handle it always got me home safe.
I read this twice. Thanks a lot!
Really really really good advice Daniel. I live in the mountains at nearly 10000ft and it's soooo important to learn how to handle dealing with really poor traction. I've seen so many people get stuck, slide back down hills, and get stuck in ditches(or in deep snow). I wish advanced driving courses were the norm
Thanks so much ❤
Great advise, I’d add to Eva that confidence will come with time so if you get the chance to go play somewhere with an instructor do it, but you did the right thing, if your not happy always play safe and find another way
Stay safe and enjoy 😊
I only have just under 4million miles in 22yrs of OTR refrigerated trucking, I avoid chaining like the plague.
Good advice Daniel.
Nick was so patient and calm in getting you out of that rut. Good guy 👍
Yeah Eva .. Brilliant you're with old friends again 😀🙆♀ .. VILK went wild with Roan .. 🤪❤
I'm sorry Eva .. I Love a Landcruiser & have a soft spot for Land Rovers ( LOVE EM BOTH .. !! )
Could be a lot worse ... You could be in a LADA NIVA .. 🥵 ... INSPIRATION - TAKE CARE - ENJOY 🙏🙏
@@juleshall1495 She is completely unsuited to drive an old and beat up LR that is unreliable and requires frequent repairs and she has crappy driving and off-road skills.
A Landcruiser would have been a much better vehicle without all the junk she is carrying that puts her vehicle way over payload and top heavy and prone to roll over or capsize.
She has no clue of wtf she is doing and getting by with the help of the other people who she conveniently latches on to and discards depending on how it suits her. Not even mentioning or helping the others promote their channels. Very self centered and self absorbed selfish person who has little skills and mental toughness to do it ( she freaks out at every small problem)
My prediction: She will tap out before this journey is over at the end point. Either her vehicle will die or get i into a serious accident or it becomes too much for her to handle. She has way too much crap to carry that makes her vehicle unsafe plus a dog to distract and little off-roading and mechanical skills for an old and unreliable vehicle.
@@juleshall1495 wtf
Yeah, if I was him I would jave taken the wheel and get it put myself lol
@@Pathfinding-earth Maybe she doesn’t want that since that will dent the self promotion she is doing that she is all by herself tackling the world on her “ Expedition Wild” and someone who knows wtf they are doing taking control of the wheel doesn’t look good. She would rather bug out than someone help her.
It is so emotive to see people from different parts of the world converging, forging friendship, sharing the same passion and lending help when it is needed. I learned something today, to always carry some beers for a passage through a territorial boundary. Scary. Vilk and Roan are lonely no more. Thank you.
After driving many beaches going around Australia I can verify that constant adjustment to tyre pressure is totally necessary also a good onboard compressor that can reinflate reasonably quickly
I would highly recommend finding someone or a professional to get schooled how to use your landrover to its abilities like anything as your skill improves doing those tracks becomes fun and rewarding
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Why do all that and learn actual skills when all you are out there to do is for self promotion and self aggrandizement and selling yourself as something she is not?
If she had half the brains, she would have bought a newer Landcruiser instead of an old rust bucket Defender for which she neither has mechanical skills nor driving skills.
Her wheels were slipping so bad screaming for traction and she was driving with full tire pressure on dirt. Does her vehicle have lockers?
She is Illsuited to go on 4WD tracks with her poor driving skills.
fully agree
Yeah sad to see it not being used to 1/10 of it’s abilities
Agreed. They’re really good for dune bashing but the tires need slightly deflated.
Let's appreciate how calm and sovereign Nick stayed while helping Eva out of the mishap. So cool you're such a good team🤗
She is not a team. She uses those people whenever it suits her and latches on to them when her subpar driving skills won’t carry her through. And then she would go on to self promoting herself as “ solo female raw adventurer on Expedition Wild “ or some bs like that.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Can you stop?! She is doing things others wouldn't even dare to do, mostly on her own, and sometimes with the company of others, despite not being the perfectly prepared/trained/seasoned adventurer that maybe others are. The point is she is doing it anyway! And that is brave and courageous! You can still attempt something even if you aren't an expert. Jeez.
@@JR-kf9bt You seem very emotionally attached to her. Wonder why. You have a bulge in your pants because she is taking her clothes off in every video these days?😀
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Project much? I'm a woman. And clearly you are an incel that can't stand a woman doing anything without a man.
@@JR-kf9bt You are probably vicariously living your life sitting on your ass watching people on TH-cam do stuff with their highly curated videos.
Who gives a f**k if a woman does anything with or without a man? The problem is faking it trying to sell you as someone you clearly are not. I guess gullible people like you love that stuff because you can’t go anywhere and stuck in some dead end marriage or relationship.
You were absolutely right to turn around.
If we're honest, anybody who's ever wrecked a 4x4 has probably got to a point where they felt like they SHOULD go back, decided to carry on and then paid the price.
If the vehicle is a weekend toy that's not a big deal but when the vehicle is your home for the next couple of years you need to protect it.
Odyssey CAN manage tracks like that fairly easily, and there's a bunch of stuff you could have done differently, but learning is an incremental process.
Things will test your limits and, as you gain confidence, your limits will increase little by little.
Honestly, I was more concerned about driving on the beach.
You REALLY need to deflate your tyres for driving on a beach or you'll get stuck and that means you NEED a reliable compressor to re-inflate your tyres once you get off a beach again.
If you haven't already got one, buy a good quality compressor... and buy a foot-pump as a backup for when the compressor inevitably fails.
Nick and Mathilde are very resourceful people, Nick seems like the perfect person to team up with for offroading.
Actually that couple and the NZ guy have been bailing Eva’s ass out every time. She is completely clueless, hysterical and no experience.
She uses them whenever she needs to and then ditches them and go on selling her “ I am solo woman on a wild expedition “ and “ World belongs to the brave “ bs.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee I wouldn’t go that far with the assumptions but to me it’s silly to embark on a years long expedition without having basic knowledge about your truck or how to fix minor problems or how to drive off-road which is worlds apart from driving an automatic transmission car in a city. I prefer Eva’s older format, documentary style in which she used a guide or stayed with locals and showed us some local culture. These newer videos are giving me anxiety every time I see the doggo going offleash near a road or where he could be attacked by a wild animal or bit by a snake. Or see Eva decide to do dumb stuff like roaming through the desert and disregarding the danger illegal migrants might pose to her or her dog.
I subbed to the Meridian guys though, enjoying their skills.
@@pnwrider8346 tbf I like walking barefoot too😁 But only in my yard idk about public spaces, it feels unsanitary.
PS about subscribing to a channel, I do that if I like some of their content and I want to boost their stats. I discovered Eva when she lived in my country for a couple of months and I liked her vlogs, very real and not at all tourist-y. She has some good content still, except lately she seems to be trying too hard to prove something.
I think Nick is a very dependable travel mate.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee ok mysoginistic guy. Try to be less sexist now.
I strongly suggest you to get an air compressor. Lowering tire pressure dramatically improves comfort, off road capabilities and reduce suspension wear. I'm guessing that it won't be your last rocky road especially since you're heading south America. I'm guaranteed you to be surprised how much low tire pressure can change.
5:52 Oh I love this drop of music and hearing your environment. Loved it.
16:40 That's absolutely adorable! Yay for friends and seeing them daily.
19:07 Thank you for sharing this moments and your emotions. Those moments are pretty straining and seeing how other people go through them, is so enriching. Thank you
Eva! I was scared right along with you. So, glad you were able to hook back up with your traveling mates and your reward was that beach! Gorgeous! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Oh my, Eva. You are such an awesome teacher. I'm so proud of you turning around. That is a huge lesson for everyone. You knew what your limit was and you honored that. Bravo. I'm sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.
No offense to her, but she's not a good enough driver to get up that hill. The vehicle could've done it no problem with a good driver.
@@kgpm1 I've noticed in a few videos that she's a nervous driver. I admire her greatly for heading out, travelling the world (mainly on her own), but behind the wheel she seriously lacks confidence and experience.
The fact the other two vehicles got up there no problem shows it was a fairly easy slope to take on, she lacked the belief in herself that she could do it. She should've got out and allowed the guy to drive it up the hill and they'd all have continued along the way together.
I have to be honest, i fear for her on this trip. She won't always have other around to help her. I don't see her reaching her goal. She'll either get herself completely stuck and have to abandon the truck with the vast majority of her belongings, or she'll reach a point where she has to turn back, reassess and plan another trip.
Agree she is definitely a novice. I personally think she doesn't have that vehicle built to off road. It's heavy and made to be a tiny home on wheels.
@@scottw.3258 nonsense.
@@cinnamon8884 What's nonsense?
It’s fine. You will improve your driving skills and you’ll also get to know odessy over time. Ultimately it’s these push moments that you’ll learn the most. It was great that you had Nick there to support you.
No she won’t. She bit more than she can chew and will tap out sooner or later. I also don’t see her rust bucket top heavy and overloaded vehicle making it to the end. I suspect she will topple over or get into an accident sooner or later.
I am surprised nobody told her that her vehicle has too much payload and very top heavy.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Negative Nancy you must be fun to be around? I bet you are the life of the party with both of your friends? She's out there doing something while you are doing nothing except watching her and critiquing her.
@@MaximusMerideus I criticize her because I can and do what she can’t do and got in way over her head. Unlike you, who’s a Eva leg humper and probably stuck in some dead end relationship and sitting on TH-cam and white knighting some poseur woman.
@@MaximusMerideus I hate to say “ I told you so” but here is that moment. She is a quitter.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee Come on Sammy, we know you love to say "I told you so". No reason to fib to us, we're your buddies in the comment section.
I'm so envious of your adventures, Eva! Thanks for taking me along virtually.
Who would have guessed that an off-road machine wouldn't fare so well off-road if you built a house in/on it?
@@Mr.Ekshin
I love that the Toyota outperformed the Range Rover!
Her problem could have been solved - when she was leaning from right to left, by moving farther left onto the bank and straddling the ditch. It may have scratched the paint on the bushes, but it would have solved the "leaning" problem.
Nothing better than having friends to go on an excursion with, especially while overlanding through Mexico. You made a good decision not to push past your comfort zone. I’m an experienced 4x4 driver and i know the odyssey would make it through that spot but you should never try anything that you’re not comfortable doing. So good job.
you're so brave eva! to go from never overlanding to your current adventures is a lot, a lot to learn and to take in. Always trust your instinct!
Good on you Eva! Knowing your limits...that's part of the journey here...and understanding your "home on wheels" limits. I agree, top heavy, you probably would have been on your side in that spot. I also think you could have gotten through there, but it's YOUR vehicle...and you did the right thing. Plus you beat them to the meetup point. Haha!
They are really doing a great deal of checkpoints in that area. I remember going down that same route in 1978. Nothing from Ensenada to Cabo.
I think that was the most scared I’ve seen you on this journey, besides when you crossed from the Mexican boarder into the United States. But you seemed even more scared this time. You made the right choice and I’m glad you made it safe. We are with you every mile you drive. Good luck my friend and I hope you have an amazing rest of your journey. Can’t wait for the next video. God bless and keep safe!!❤️😊🙏🏻
Don't ever question your bravery. You have gone places I would never go and I'm a guy. (On wife's login) it takes A LOT to get used to tilting. I also won't risk my ride. I enjoy watching your adventures.
Eva, your such a brave and beautiful Woman, I was so worried about you traveling in this area. So happy your not traveling alone and with good people. That spot you got stuck in and almost rolled the truck was making me very nervous, but you handled it so well. I admire you so much darlin, to do what you have done is an inspiration to all the Woman out there and you should be so proud of yourself. You will look back on these adventures for the rest of your life and will be so glad you did it. Your so precious girl, you make me smile everytime I see one of your videos and look forward to the next one. I only wish I could know you personally but your videos have let me experience you and I thank you for that. YOU ROCK GIRL!!! Love you, keep on Truckin :)
Good job! Knowing when you are in over your skill level is a great attribute! Bravo! You are an inspiration to so many! I love that you have found great traveling companions! ❤
Again, thanks for you sharing this experience with us. Your adventure is such a teaching tool for all of us. Challenges are good for our lives. We will not always be able to succeed, but we then have to find ANOTHER way (sometime around, over or under), and in the end...we have overcome the challenge. Thanks for showing us YOUR challenges. Much appreciated.
I'm so happy to see that you are traveling in a group! I can't wait to see the next segment of your adventure. Happy travels!
That was a wise decision for the trip planning.
She has held up so long because of that group. She has little off-road skills and mechanical skills and driving an old unreliable vehicle and without those people, she would have quit.
My prediction is still for her to tap out because this is way over her head and she won’t finish this trip.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee She has been really lucky without any failures on the Jeep (except a bad tire mount while in Oregon). Her wisdom has guided her out of trouble.
@@gzhang207 Lol her wisdom? I don’t think she has any driving or off-roading skills and if she had any wisdom, she knows she is way in over her head.
I love your judgment of the various situations that you encounter. So glad you are traveling in a group. Good friends, good times, good memories. Be safe!
There is nothing better in the world than having good friends, I wish you all a safe journey.
Good decision to turn around. I agree, it's better to be safe than sorry in that mountain. Nice episode again Eva. Your narration is very interesting. Eloquent as always. Take care you all. ❤😊😍
Good on you for making that decision of turning around. Your confidence IS the most important part of making decisions and the lack of it can cause more problems for your safety! All part of the journey
There is a technique for when one wheel lifts like that @17:58. In low range, use your left foot to brake gently. Practise on open space, you will find you can brake quite hard and Odessey will not stall. Select 1st in low, keep a constant amount of throttle and modulate your speed with your braking. Stay off the clutch - in low range using the clutch, especially slipping it, is v.bad. What this does is to lock your differential so the wheel that is on the ground will be powered. As soon as your front right lifted, power was being sent to the lifted wheel which does not help you. By braking, your even out the power distribution between left and right wheels and you will make it up on three powered wheels. Sometimes a little momentum helps, sometimes just maintaining three powered wheels will help.
Love your vids and your sense of adventure. Keep moving forward!
Over the last 55 years or so my partner and wife Anne drove at least half a million miles together. She was my navaguesser and co-driver. I loved her, and still love her memories, of a near lifetime together. She died of cancer a year and a half ago. I miss her presence around the house but even more in the right seat of whatever car i am in. She was an absolutely fearless passenger and never got us more than a little lost.
I have been watching your video creations for a bit more then a year. I am beginning to understand your need for adventure and somewhat envy your ability to fulfill that need. I deeply respect your judgment when you decide to turn back when the going becomes too dangerous. You got off the mountain when your body was exhausted and now you backed down that track when your truck was about to tip over. It requires a lot of courage to say - enough.
For a while I was concerned that I might hear that you rolled that top heavy truck (unsolicited advice - dump at least a third of the stuff you have packed into the beast) down some mountain. I am still concerned but not as much as I believe you have the skills to stay safe. Please continue to do so.
I deeply care for you and would really like to be in the right seat or at the wheel sharing your adventures. As that is not likely I will continue to watch your videos (excellent work BTW) and wish I was there.
Yrs, GregW
Safe travels Eva. Love ALL your vids you post. I live in Far Nth NSW Australia and seen lots of Oz, but being such a large beautiful, expansive country there is SO much more I'm yet to see and 4WD is the only way. THANKS for the Inspiration from the bottom of my heart.
I’m so glad you turned around! So many things about that beach scenario had my guys twisted in knots for you!
God Bless you and God speed. Your lucky to have friends like them being very helpful when you needed there advice. Hope your journeys are going Great.
Making the decision NOT to take A risk is a GOOD decision!!! Well done! Looking forward to your next adventures and follow your vids.
Eva, I would do the same! Odyssey is not just a truck- it’s your home! When stressed and shaking inside, a good way to calm down is “ box breathing “! Breath in for 4 seconds, hold in the air for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for another 4 seconds- repeat! Helps bring heart rate, pulse down to more normal rate quickly! Thank you again for sharing your wonderful adventures!
It is so cool to see your courage in travelling alone... I live by myself abroad and it gives me confidence to see you. Thank you so much for your work.
My heart goes out to you - that moment must have been heart stopping. Glad you had some support. Also glad Vilk's got a buddy and can indulge in the play that only puppy's can - to the annoyance of older dogs, who seem to tolerate them for the most part. Stay safe x
Eva's channel is truly a GEM of YT ! Watching these great videos is very relaxing and dopamine boosting :) Thanks Eva and keep up the good work !
I am so glad you turned around. Very wise of you to play it safe, Another amazing video. Ugh stunning visuals and story telling
EVA! When you drive, right behind your head are coat hooks. If you ever get rear ended you are in danger of getting really hurt. Love your videos!!!!
What an amazing adventure! And again you had to face a limit you could not get over, of physical reasons. Perhaps this is a major goal of your journey: Experience your limits! Only through our limits we can experience ourselves. This video was awesome, also the pictures of this landscapes on Baya California. In enjoyed it very much, as all of your adventures! 👍🏼
Awesome video as always Eva. Baja Mexico is a awesome place to go exploring. Can't wait to see more of your journey on the Pan-American highway.
I do a lot of off-roading, often in deep sand. I reduce tire pressure to 10-15 psi (depending) and carry a good portable air compressor to air up when I'm on a solid surface. Great you guys had a tow strap. Other essentials, spare tire, jack board, and tire repair kit.
First rule in a tough situation is always be in 4WD low, low and already have aired down your tires. That said, I’m glad, under the circumstances, that you turned around. Enjoy, be safe! Buena Suerte 🙏🏼
I'm not sure that would have made a difference in Eva's case. her rig is very top heavy with the alu-cab thats an extra ~275lbs on your top end. that plus not being as experienced an offroad driver... I don't think less air would have made a difference.
@@nottheone582 Lowering tyre pressures makes SO much difference, novice driver or not.
IMO low range isn't necessary in all situations, but it's not a bad idea if you're unsure.
Pretty sure Nick said to air out her tires as well. She didn’t want to. I’m sure it would have made a difference.
Not airing down is an extremely bad idea.
Airing down, choosing the right line and driving experience and capabilities are extremely, extremely important.
It is not the truck, usually it is the driver
Eva it was nice to see you again, I am happy to know you have a lot of people following you, thank you for sharing your adventures with us
When driving through tough terrain, airing down the tires of the vehicle by about 15 psi can help them cut through any tricky terrain safely and efficiently. Wider tires give the vehicle more traction, allowing the tires to be more flexible, making it easier for you to get out of a rough patch.
Wonderful ! So glad you are caravanning with friends on the Baha. Not the place to travel alone. Enjoyed the drone views. It adds a lot to your site.
OMG, girl, I totally would have been bawling my eyes out on that backup when Odyssey couldn't make it where the lighter vehicles went! I live in a 1972 Winnebago Brave and I KNOW what it's like to get left behind to find alternatives when not-11,000-lb, 9-ft.-wide vehicles can go ahead and I can't. God bless you and keep you safe--and have fun. Tons of love to you and Vilk and Odyssey! Huge fan of you guys. :)
Great adventure, Eva. I’m relatively new to four wheeling and appreciate how challenging it can be, including maximum approach angles and steep switchbacks. Practice makes perfect, they say. 😎
You are training your puppy well hes calm such a good boy...thankyou for your work...very interesting videos!
I am BLOWN away by how good Eva is training him, no small feat on a huge adventure
Eva, after Reading your posts on Instagram I want to shout out my positive thoughts to you! Keep being you the way you want it! You are brilliant the way you are and I just admire your courage, resilience, insightful comments that are so inspiring to many of us out there! There is no right way to look and behave and no one holds the supreme truth on anything! Don’t let yourself down because of these comments, you’ve already achieved a lot in travel vloging. We, your fanbase admire and cherish your videos and wish you many exciting adventures that you can share with us ! 🤗
Ewcia jesteś moją inspiracją!!! I started to watch your videos and adventures as well as fearless spirit. Your bravery made me believe that I can do it all alone. Not traveling moving across country, from Midwest down South. You bring so much excitement and happiness to your travels, something I always wanted to do when I was younger. I wanted to thank you for your optimism, charisma, and never giving up and even when you had to go back and didn't finish that run it didn't feel like defeat more like enriching your life with new experience. As an veteran athlete I never looked at loosing as "loosing" more an opportunity to get better, learn from my mistakes and grow from them. You thought me to live in the moment and just go with the flow ( like paying tax with beer) . Grateful and please amaze us with your travels and sense of humor. Dziękuję Ewunia. Mam nadzieję że spotkamy się gdzieś na drodze . Do zobaczenia .
Hello Ms. Eva! I really enjoy watching your adventures, and I’m living vicariously through u. You are learning so much by doing, and we are learning right along with you. Thanx for always explaining what went wrong. I am seeing a lot of criticism in these boards, but you are young and learning, and having an awesome life!
Nick is such a good guy, bless him🙏
Another stunning video with Great Vistas. Eva , you always follow your gut when things look sketchy. Thank you for taking us along the rough ride. Sending you much love from Richmond, Va.
🙏❤🙏 Harriet, Jim and Yuki
Hard terrain to drive on sand and lose shale.
Needs tyres aired down and momentum but given the height of the stuff you were on relative to the stuff closer to the water I think heading back is a good idea especially not knowing what the terrain ahead was like.
Always worth having space body trim clips for Land Rovers that and fuses, relays, air filter, oil filter and probably a spare Landy following you :)
Eva is so brave ❤I always say it she is such an inspiration. If you are reading this happy holidays people 🙌🏽 good vibes to everybody here ❤
You as well!❤️🤗🎄
Eva is often such a wimp behind the wheel! 😂🚘
At least she makes up for it in other ways. 😊📸
@@Globetrotter-1 😆 not me!
@@MyVintageLife 😂😘
@@Globetrotter-1 go away creepy old dude.
You did great! You got to where you were going and that is what matters. Be safe!
You are amazing. Love the adventure. Hope you are having fun with the family skiing ⛷️
Hope you’re doing OK noticed you haven’t posted in a couple weeks. Happy new year and can’t wait to see how far you get down in South America this year!
Love seeing the dogs play 🐾
Go search for dog videos on TH-cam then. This is supposed to be a travel vlog
Finally, I caught up all your videos. It has been a great journey. Love it so much.
You made the right call, always remember 'If you have a doubt - you have no doubt' stay safe and keep posting your amazing adventures.
If she can’t pull that simple maneuver on a off-road capable vehicle , she has no business going on the dirt.
If you never push past a little doubt you'll never grow or learn. The truck was capable of driving through that little washout.
@@ryfish5 The truck is probably capable, yes, but that truck is also her home and a big part of how shes able to live the life that she does. Confidence and ability comes with time. In the future she will probably have no issues, but at the time, she made the right call. She isnt risking only a fun car, shes risking her home, the stability of her life, and her income.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Be careful out there, friend, as many parts of Mexico are VERY dangerous!
Love following your progress! Gently, though, you need a mentor if you are going to undertake more off-roading….hate to see you on one of those so-called “best of…”. You go, girl! Have a very merry and a happy happy!
So they say in Fox news
@@LuisTorres-mn1wv And I've seen FIRST HAND!
Nick was a great guy in talking you through it! Great work for giving it a go, when it comes to risking everything you own to a potential roll over I can see why you decided to go back with Odyssey! Lovely to see another part of your adventure!
I think you made the correct decision for yourself. It’s good to see everyone made it and you all found a great camp for the evening.
But, what did she miss? Will we ever know?
Are you kidding me?
That was a simple and basic off-road maneuver she failed miserably and backed out. She has no business going off-road and her luck will run out soon with her crappy driving skills and unwillingness to learn.
@@WanderingBobAK She missed learning how to drive off-road. Simple. She is too busy self promoting and self aggrandizing herself to be learning any actual driving skills.
She will end up crashing or tipping over the vehicle and abandon her trip. It’s inevitable and you heard it here first.
She has shitty driving skills and shot nerves to be doing this and she is way in over her head.
@@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee What does that have to do with what was down the trail that we missed seeing.
Maybe someday she will learn.
@@WanderingBobAK oh you meant what she missed seeing? Your comment wasn’t clear as to the miss part.
Watch videos of the other people on the convoy and you will find out what was on the other side of the trail. Not that difficult as she is the only one who bugged out.
I always love your narration, Eva, so thoughtful and real. The convoy is awesome, so much fun, and safer too. Nice that Vilk has a little buddy along too. Wonder where Tom is now... he’s missing out on a great stretch... you definitely did the right thing to turn around. So glad everyone made it safely.
So good driving Baja with you and Vilk! Seeing the pups running around camp in the morning made us a little emotional 🥹
Happy Holidays!!! Thank you for all your great adventure videos!!!
Glad you’re in a group for this leg of the journey.
I do a lot of off roading and may I suggest always airing down. not only does it give you better traction but also smooths out the ride and takes quite a bit of stress of components of your rig. Happy trails.
I love that VILK has found a friend, BEST part for me. He is getting so darn big.
Nothing is ever business as usual with you. That's one of the things that makes your channel so exciting. And we are right down there with you on the sand with your wheel stuck, experiencing the stomach butterflies and sweaty palms in our comfy living rooms. This is a real unrehearsed one man (woman) reality show! May God continue to cover you and keep you and Vilk safe and happy on your continued journey.🙂🙃
You should have an air compressor and if you ever get stuck in soft sand or dirt just deflate your tires to 15 psi. You will pop right out. Then inflate with the air compressor.
I second it! Lowering tyre pressure is the secret weapon to dealing with soft sand and mud. Noraly’s done that in dealing with that kind of terrain.
@@NormanF62 I worked with a cameraman who was part of desert storm. They were stuck out in the middle of the desert and couldn't get their vehicle out. Like Lawrence of Arabia a gentlemen came towards them from the horizon riding a camel. When he came close, he leaned over to asses the situation and said "Habibi, you must deflate your tires". They followed the sage advice and got their vehicle unstuck.
again, very good story telling and very well situation handling, Knowing when to pull back at the right time, congrats and best wishes.
Nick he's always there whenever Eva needs help, good guy 👍🏽
Her luck will run out sooner or later.
She is likely to be stranded and abandon ship or be toppled over and total the vehicle before this trip is long over.
YOU are so brave Take a rest Please take a rest now before another Big adventure Just back from your Home town Wroclaw for the Christmas markets What a place I loved it Snowing there Market square Take care and your dog From Glenn in Ireland
I see some rude comments here so I just want to say, you are amazing Eva, an inspiration for a lot of us. Showing us how life on the road really is (not just the highlights) and that alongaide with your storytelling is what I appreciate most.
Greetings from Croatia 💙
pointing out her lack of off-road driving skills and her car being over its recommended weight isn't rude. It's an observation. Maybe there are rude comments I haven't seen but pointing out issues with her vehicle and her lack of experience isn't rude.
@@pwprochazka It's not your job to mansplain everything. No one asked you for your opinion of her skills. Since we are handing out opinions, here's my observation: you are intimidated by her bravery as you ride your keyboard dishing out unwanted criticism.
@@SixMonthsIn nobody asked - yet you got it anyway. I'll give you more unrequested opinions: Her driving skills suck and her choice of vehicles was made for photos/videos because that particular model is nothing but trouble.
@@pwprochazka You are claiming a intimate knowledge of the reasons behind her choices where you cannot possibly have any way of knowing why she chose that vehicle. It's becoming clear how much of an incel you truly are. Admit that you have a problem with women and let's move on. Shitposting to feel superior to someone is a bad look for you or for anyone else. You need to feel superior by flaunting your "expertise" and that says volumes about your fragile ego. She's doing it and you are sitting there talking about it. I hope you recognize the irony of that. Where is your YT channel with 1.6M subscribers that demonstrates your superior knowledge over everyone else's choices?
@@SixMonthsIn Well aren't you the knight in shining armor coming to the rescue of the damsel you've never met. who's the incel?
Hello Eva. I have enjoyed all of your adventure videos. I have been off roading almost 38 years. I have had quiet a few 4x4 vehicle's thru the years. My favorite is my Isuzu 4x4 pickup truck.
It has front and rear lockers which really increase traction to all 4 wheels at the same time. I also have aftermarket transfer case gears. This gives you a much lower gearing in your transfer case
I have 5 inches of lift on my truck and 33 inch tires. I also have a custom winch bumper and a 12,000 pound winch. I really like your Land Rover . I think Odyssey is a very cool name for your ride.
I am looking forward to more of your adventure videos.
You are loved more than you know! Blessings!
Really enjoying your videos.Don"t under estimate Odyssey. A good tip for riding soft sand, ALWAYS deflate your tires to at least 1.2 kpa or 1KPA, you will find a day to night difference in driving soft sand, you really have to try it.
Sending Safe Travel vibes to you eva and Vilk 😊😊
Glad you found some companions to travel with for awhile Eva. Really enjoy your videos
I've said it before in a previous video, when off roading in a terrain like that you need both hands on the wheel. If you're going to continue to do more of those trails you need to put the camera on the windshield so can have both hands on the steering wheel. Focus more on your vehicle and less on trying to the video shot.
And place the thumbs on the outside. Very important.
@Max Barko oh yeah, I forgot about that. Whenever I'm driving anywhere I drive with my thumbs out of the steering wheel.
@@DanielHernandez-jo9jy can you tell me why? In case the car tips over so that you're not getting stuck with your hands?
@@philima yes or if you hit a rock that causes the steering wheel to turn rapidly it would rip off your thumbs.
@@DanielHernandez-jo9jy WILL
Your inexperience at offroading is evident. Embrace every opportunity to drive challenging routes; take mental notes; discuss your mishaps. You will improve and as you do so, find the experience less stressful and more enjoyable.
can't wait to go on my own adventures like this one day ❤
So enjoy your so normal everyday, honest dialog, it seems we are all there experiencing the difficulties along with you , and offcourse Vilk, an enjoyable series unlike any other, thanks so much, stay safe, Roy..
Always better to be safe than sorry, and way to go on the race! That's awesome!
This is a nice tour for viewers of the lay-of-the-land of Baja. Being flexible is important. The route is sometimes not as important and the destination.
I simply love watching your videos, it almost feels like I am there with you
So much fun to watch you. Feels safer that you are traveling w friends❤
Hope to see you somewhere in Mexico in the next few months. Mexico is a country full of diverse landscapes, wonderful people and delicious food. It would be a shame not to road trip through it. Bienvenidos desde Yucatán ❤
Uhhh the video is shot in Mexico. Honest.
@@cre8tvedge I know that but there's a lot more of Mexico to explore besides the strip of land containing Baja and a true Mexican road trip would involve exploring the rest.
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 I get now what you meant. It didn't read that way. I've noted that she likes to visit unique places. Yucatan has some great ruins. Perhaps you could send her a message and offer to show her them or another site you think is awesome.
@@cre8tvedge sorry I didn't mean to be confusing...I leave this week to go visit family in the States and will be gone for 6 weeks.
Top camera work!
FYI there is a very simple technique for preventing roll-overs in your scary situation (and it isn't a guy underneath pushing back!). It's a bit hard to explain on 'paper' but it involves attaching a winch extension strap to the chassis on the low side of your Landy, running it up the side and over the roof (underneath any tent or roof-rack), then connecting it to the winch of a second vehicle parked at a distance off to the high side, with the wheels chocked if possible. The two vehicles make a long 'T' formation. The driver of the "tilt' vehicle then slowly negotiates the obstacle as per normal while the driver of the winch vehicle maintains a slight tension in the winch cable to limit the tilt so that you can be confident of not rolling.
I see a notification from Eva, I click 🙌🏻
yes us too :)
@@NextMeridianExpedition so nice to see you back on the channel! 😻
You did so well and to know the limits of your little truck takes skill and sensible reckoning. I enjoyed that but was so scared for you when you got in trouble. Excellent video and some beautiful places. I love that you are with friends and have some nice guys around. Those locals seemed to send you into the trap on the beach and were going to charge you a ridiculous amount to get you out. Again, you were sensible and refused it. Wish you were my mum! lol
Prudence is a survival trait. Good call on the rough road.
I could almost feel you. Your honesty is heartwarming and I worried for you. So glad you made the wise decision knowing your own capabilities and that of your vehicle. A rollover would have been terrible and difficult to right your vehicle. Your adventures are certainly filled with the excitement of uncertainty and the discovery of your strengths and limitations... self-knowledge and the honest assessment of who we are and what we are capable of achieving is a gift. Good luck, God bless, and godspeed on your life journey of discovery.
Eva - I can not express how much I admire you. I'm old now, but when I was young I made the same journeys you are making now. El Camino Diablo, Baja, I made both of those journeys. And yes, I know that sinking feeling you get when you're many miles from the nearest human being and you're alone and something goes wrong, and the shakes you get for the next hour when you somehow manage to work it out. Just a thought - do you have a satellite phone? When you crossed the Cabeza I advised you to cary a gun if you ever made that journey again. In Mexico you must not carry a gun, but a satellite phone might be even more useful. It won't make bad people back off but it will make it possible for you to summon help no matter where you are. I'm less worried about you after wtaching this video but it pays to plan ahead for all possible outcomes. I'm impressed with your decision to leave your friends and take an alternate route. It's a smart girl who knows her own limitations and you do! Equally important, you listen to that little voice at the back of your mind when it says be cautious! If I was a betting man, I'd wager you have what it takes to journey all the way around the world, even through Africa and Asia. Be sure to keep making videos as you go. I want to watch you do it!
Really enjoying your channel. It's immensely entertaining and your production quality is spectacular.
A thought or two on the concept of "Luck."
I was in a real war once many years ago, and I learned some things there (the hard way!) about the importance of exercising prudent judgement, and how "Good Luck" and "Common Sense" are related to one another. Common Sense doesn't bestow you with Good Luck, but it for sure improves the odds.
On the other side, the lack of Common Sense (prudent judgement) works in reverse; it simply increases your odds of running out of luck.
Sooner or later, especially in dicey situations, your Luck runs out and truly bad things happen, things which you regret because they might have been prevented had you only followed your Commonsense instincts.
(When you and Vilk were on the El Camino Diablo, hours from the nearest medical or veterinary facilities, walking among the rock formations in rattlesnake country wearing open-toe sandals, I could only imagine the catastrophe of either of you being bitten and unable to make it to rescue. Your unprotected and isolated proximity to that dangerous US/Mexico border (and to the evil monsters who frequent the area) certainly set off my "Human Sex Trafficking Victim" alarms. Vilk would have been shot dead, and you would be somewhere on Earth to be never seen again)
Enough said. You're an adult and your vlog is wonderful to enjoy.
(But please be prudent)
Love your travel vlogs a lot
I'm certainly glad you're okay please be safe and careful you know you are a very amazing woman lots of love for you from Virginia