*So….what did you think of Season 1?* Here's some stats for nerds 😎 - 10 months of filming - 17 weeks of editing - 914 GB of Footage - 3,431 Video Clips - Episodes total Length: 3.5 hours - Episodes total Views (so far): 1.3M views (thanks for sharing) - 5 episodes were filmed In one month: March 2018 - Likes: 52,514 - Dislikes: 715 - Filming locations: 23 - Miles Driven: 8,561.3 miles / 13778 km - YT Revenue Generated: $4,494.81
Thanks to those of you in the Kombi Crew who make this series possible. 🙏 🌍 We'd like to invite you guys to put a pin on our interactive Adventure Map to tell us where to go, what to film and who to meet 🌍 bit.ly/RoutePlanVid Season 2 will start in March 2019 on Patreon and for Channel Members (we love you) and we will release it publicly when we have enough episodes ready to play them weekly on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us everyone :) Ben, Leah, Alaska & Boomerang!
I live in East Harlem. Never on earth would I own a car here let alone park my house! Tips for if there’s a next time: Best place to park in Manhattan is maybe the residential part of West Village. Tho, there’s always someone who will mess with your ride, especially a cute one like that. I’d also consider parking in Astoria, Queens and take the N train 10 minutes into the city. I grew up there. Quiet, people are nice, more respectful.
Regarding NYC; you either get it or you don't. And, NYC is much more than Times Square and Manhattan. So much more. I grew up there and lived there with a golden retriever who was the most popular guy on my block. He loved the social interaction with all kinds of people and other dogs. I have not been able to live there for the last ten years but I miss it more than I can ever express. I love traveling but I also love New York. :)
It's a strange strange world that this video is not already nearing one mil views. Cinematic at places, Documentary like narration and Vlog like experience with great content from life. So much hard work to shoot and edit. Alas! same goes for some of my videos but to a very little extent compared to both of yours.
Kombi Life I love your videos so much, you inspired me to decide to do this when I grow up. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome journey with all of us. I wish both of you including Alaska the best of luck!❤️
Thank you for all of season one! I got goosebumps at the end when you were describing the travels so far, everything you said was 100% true. I can't wait to see season two and watch yall explore the rest of the world!
I think a lot of people might not understand how difficult your time in the desert was. I really felt for both of you. I know how hard it is to have such an enormous project before you that's GOT to get done, and to do it in those circumstances, cramped, blistering hot, dry. You made it though. Onward to new adventures.
I'm feeling so nostalgic. I used to have so much fun in NYC, even if I lived in the suburbs. It was fun spending a day going to all the shops I knew and loved
Thank you again for giving us such a good time. I had the feeling I was sitting next to you all the time. And you made even boring mechanical stuff extremely exciting. You have really the best videos of all traveling channels on youtube. I hope, I'll see you in Germany. :-)
I recently found yall, and I have been loving every single video . Ive been living vicariously through yall and cant wait until I can chase a similar dream of my own. The videos also do a great job of depicting the ups and downs of your adventure, and its refreshing to get an honest and straight forward view of what it takes to make #vanlife a reality . Thank you for your hard work!
I been to New York once! Never again! I totally dislike way too many people for me , I just felt cramp there! The pizza was delicious though! Looking for the new season!
IMHO, Central Park is THE most impressive thing in New York itself (I were there only 3 days, so I am clearly not an expert) - the huge area of green that makes you feel almost like in nature, with the view of all those skyscrapers surrounding it - this is just so unique, that it is hard to imagine beating that.
Thank the Lord that Boomerang was safe in the Big Apple. I agree that there’s too many people in NYC. I couldn’t stay there for long either. Thank God for the help you got from all the people in the UK that worked on Boomerang. They’re a great bunch! Can’t wait to see you in the UK.
So happy to see Leah on the mend! Sorry to hear about the attempted break in. It sucks because it makes you feel a little paranoid about leaving the van alone. Considering some of the countries / areas you plan on visiting, it might be good to start thinking about kombi security ahead of time as a proactive rather than a reactive. Nothing of course is 100%, but a "paging" car alarm with shock sensor, magnetic points and a broken glass sensor along with a steering wheel lock club go a long way in deterring woodbee thieves. Can get a pretty good system installed for around $500 usd which i'm sure is a fraction of the cost on what you have invested in Boomerang and the equipment he carries. Helps give piece of mind and then your not dedicated to someone sleeping in the van every night for the next however many years this trip takes. Shame someone damaged the van already. Hope you got some filler in there to help prevent premature rusting on that sleek new paint job.
yeah we've been thinking a lot about what we can do with the security upgrades. We'll make a video about some of the more obvious steps we're taking in increase security and we'll post it to you at some point after the Kombi is built out.
Kombi Life GPS tracker would be a great option, hidden in the van somewhere and relatively cheap. Any theft would be detected immediately (some alert when the engine is started) and you would get it back very quickly before any damage/dismantling. Recommended :)
Great episode. Especially loved the summary section at the end. So many great times you guys have shared with the world on this channel. Excellent storytelling!
I've lived in Harlem for almost 5 years now! Y'all were about three avenues over from me, I'm guessing. Happy to see you were able to explore some of the city and everything went smoother than expected. :) Excited to see the next chapter of this adventure.
@@KombiLife Absolutely. Just as any major city, crime happens everywhere and one neighbrohood vs another can not deter it alone. I've loved my years here.
You guys made me home sick, and over the many years it has changed for the better. Just don't look like a tourist Welcome to my Hood. Thumbs up on the theme music fast pace and up beat is what New York is all about. I was excited every time I watched you three. NICE..... BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES.
NYC/Manhattan is just like a giant/crowded themepark for tourists/nomads/execs/and 5-to-an-apartment young professionals/and ghettos. The outer boroughs and its inhabitants are the true heart of NYC/New Yorkers.
As a fellow Bean, and at one point being a resident of Felixstowe, now travelling Australia in a van! I really hope our paths will cross! So glad the combi is ready to go ❤️
Great production and story telling👌. New York is a great place to visit for a long weekend other than that it's just another city. Walked from statue of liberty to central park. And then got lost at 2am ish and ended up in the Bronx. Might of been lucky, no idea but ended up sitting down answering endless questions about England over a beer handed to us by one of the guys from the gang. Just people gettin by any way they can it seemed.
Im sad you guys aren’t getting as much attention as you did for that big video summing up the Alaska journey. That video is what got me to join the team and ever since I’ve loved this series. I wish more people would appreciate the series for the masterpiece that it is
Thank you for that, there's a very solid viewership of this series, but the TH-cam algorithm is not promoting it. You can help a lot by sharing the series with your mates. Here is the link to the series: th-cam.com/video/OP8sgYSzuVo/w-d-xo.html
I just smiled when you said "Harlem"... Loved it that you weren't scared and opened in showing NYC and Harlem cuz that's not what others may show... If you can make here you can make it anywhere!
Are you guys still in the UK? The best part of England is all the little tiny country towns and the incredible countryside, and you're so perfectly set up in a van to explore it all! Lots of people go to London and think that's England but its really really not lol! You have to go to Cornwall, the coast is beautiful, theres great surfing and all the cutest little seaside towns like Boscastle, padstow and Falmouth. And the country on the border of Wales is so lush and green! And Wales itself is incredible, please go there, you'll love it!
Thank you for sharing your adventure in the new high top VW bus! We're sorry to see the part of the story end, but also looking forward to the next chapter. See you guys next time! #VWLife #KombiLife
Well done Ben and Leah, well done. Alaska is definitely a world traveler now, but she gets the worst seat... Can’t wait to see what’s next! Bryan from Vancouver
I really appreciated watching these episodes! For years I have dreamed about buying a vw bus and traveling all over the US and you guys are living that dream! Cheers to you both and Alaska! Thank you for bringing mine and everyone elses dreams into reality! Blessings from Bend Oregon :)
Awesome guys, Been watching a few months now and just joined your youtube Kombilife membership. Great series and amazing people. Looking forward to travelling further with you
Hey Paul, welcome to the Kombi Crew mate - We're working on Season 2 right now so we'll be posting the first episode soon as an unlisted video for you to preview, stay tuned mate and thanks for helping us create the series.
Living a dream. Such courage, so much planning and just plain hard work. You guys keep this going and live that adventure to it’s fullest. The add revenue is not much considering what it will take so I for one will head on over to Patreon from time to time to support you. Best of luck, no breakdown the wind on your backs and many blessings for a great adventure.
I'm impressed you visited Harlem where I was born and grew up. Harlem gets such a bad reputation, of course decades ago it had its issues but it's nothing like that now. Bet you never quite visited any place like New York. London is close and I knew you're from Jeeerrrsey, UK. Thanks for showing your subscribers Harlem. Carry on with Travel Mercies.
Many people outside (and within) the continental United States do not realize just huge LARGE and diverse the continental United States actually is. Desert, mountain, sprawling cities, glaciers, snow, forests, etc etc. A friend of mine from "overseas" actually thought they could drive coast to coast and back visiting all the major cities and landmarks in one week.
Absolutely love your videos! You guys give such a unique perspective of traveling, and I always look forward to when you guys post a new video! I am from New Jersey (near Philly) and have wanted to make a trip to Jersey in the UK for a very long time. Hopefully you saw more of New Jersey than just the highway and the city!
I am perplexed why anybody could not like this series I wish you the very best of luck in your adventures As for when you come to UK can I suggest you visit Hampton Court Palace home Henry viii well worth it!
There should, from now on, be 3 Thursdays in a week. I cannot wait one whole week for one episode ! That is selfish me ranting. Just love your series, travels and adventures. Be safe, go slow and live your dreams. Next Thursday is not all that far away :-)
I lived in the south Bronx (Tremont) in 1974/75. I was 18 and we'd take the train into the city and come back late at night. Never thought anything of it. Looks like Time Square has changed a bit! Wouldn't mind a visit but doubt it will happen. Too many people for me now.
I’m actually surprised you got on the subway with Alaska! Normally you can’t bring a dog on the train that you can’t fit in a bag so I’m happy you made it.
Lol as a New Jersey resident, nobody really speaks with a super dramatic accent like that unless you’re in North Jersey near New York. Most of the people in Central Jersey have a slight accent, and South Jersey they sound kind of like they’re from the deep south because it’s very rural, but still say thinks like “wooder” instead of water
Whenever you come back to America you have to visit some of the places in West Virginia, It is absolutely beautiful (even in the winter, well when we get snow)
Maybe after completing expedition east, Leah will have a couple of really goof travel vlogs editing opportunities from big shot tv channels. I always wait for thursday night to see your videos. Good job guys. Good luck.
I hope i had the means to travel the world like what u guys are doing. But watching all your videos is like you are bringing me to where you are. Thank you kombi life for sharing your journey. I hope i had money so i can support you. But i am just not that fortunate in life. But still, im making the most of life. God bless and have a safe trip!!! Love u guys
Fabulous guys .... surprisingly cheap to ship the Kombi ... A fantastic first series guys ... really looking forward to future adventures ... Crazy to think this was filmed almost a year ago !!
From the glimpse at the end, I recon we shall not go the same rout. My route is from Sweden to Finland. St Petersburg, north of Moscow, to Irkutsk. From there south through Mongolia, China, Laos to my end goal Thailand. I’m not sure about the route back to Sweden yet. However, going the southern route is too scary for me.
I’m guessing you will be seeing some of Norway? You cant miss that! I am in the South of Sweden which is equally good. I am a qualified car mechanic with my own Westy under renovations.I don’t work as a car mechanic anymore but have a double garage and an extensive knowledge of busses.I work at sea now so hopefully can show you around my area if I am at home. I drove my bus to Croatia from Sweden with my 2 kids and wife in 2016,totally amazing trip.You need to join thelatebay forum because of the knowhow and support you can get,I experienced this firsthand when I bought my bus in the UK in 2013,they all helped me out getting it serviced and checked out before my return trip to Sweden. Your vids are amazing and we all appreciate the effort! I am currently at work at sea off Rio De Janeiro but will sign up as a Patreon member to support you when I get home. Look up the forum and check out chips adventure across the US,UK and Morocco,seasoned VW travellers and full of know how for your journey. My advice is don’t take any weapons with you as advised by someone here.YOU WILL LAND UP IN TROUBLE IN EASTERN EUROPE.
If you’re still here, you can park on 47th between 6th and 7th. In Manhattan from 12 midnight to 7am for free. If you get there around 10pm there’s usually plenty of parking, you’ll pay 8 bucks for the 2 hours.
I am a New Yorker and I wouldn’t even live in NYC...I live in the suburbs of NY. But NYC is the most fun city in America. So much to see and do...and the best food!
*So….what did you think of Season 1?*
Here's some stats for nerds 😎
- 10 months of filming
- 17 weeks of editing
- 914 GB of Footage
- 3,431 Video Clips
- Episodes total Length: 3.5 hours
- Episodes total Views (so far): 1.3M views (thanks for sharing)
- 5 episodes were filmed In one month: March 2018
- Likes: 52,514
- Dislikes: 715
- Filming locations: 23
- Miles Driven: 8,561.3 miles / 13778 km
- YT Revenue Generated: $4,494.81
Thanks to those of you in the Kombi Crew who make this series possible. 🙏
🌍 We'd like to invite you guys to put a pin on our interactive Adventure Map to tell us where to go, what to film and who to meet 🌍
bit.ly/RoutePlanVid
Season 2 will start in March 2019 on Patreon and for Channel Members (we love you) and we will release it publicly when we have enough episodes ready to play them weekly on TH-cam.
Thanks for sharing the adventure with us everyone :)
Ben, Leah, Alaska & Boomerang!
I loved this season. Looking forward to the new videos on Patreon! The editing with this series is awesome.
I don't think you can discuss revenue on TH-cam...
Best Chanel ever
@@Dianawho1966 Thanks Diana, we got some good stuff coming to you over there! Thanks for supporting the channel!
I love it cant wait to travel when I'm done recovering from surgery
I live in East Harlem. Never on earth would I own a car here let alone park my house! Tips for if there’s a next time: Best place to park in Manhattan is maybe the residential part of West Village. Tho, there’s always someone who will mess with your ride, especially a cute one like that. I’d also consider parking in Astoria, Queens and take the N train 10 minutes into the city. I grew up there. Quiet, people are nice, more respectful.
Regarding NYC; you either get it or you don't. And, NYC is much more than Times Square and Manhattan. So much more. I grew up there and lived there with a golden retriever who was the most popular guy on my block. He loved the social interaction with all kinds of people and other dogs. I have not been able to live there for the last ten years but I miss it more than I can ever express. I love traveling but I also love New York. :)
Alaska. THE most perfect travel companion. 👍🏻
If you like Alaska the travel dog be sure to check this special episode about her: th-cam.com/video/PKZI-H7jUN0/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=KombiLife
Like Alaska? Did The Pope kiss runways? Love her! Thanks for the link. One of The World’s most travelled young ladies 😊
Leah, the worlds best travel companion.
I think this has been the most beautifully recorded and perfectly edited video you guys have ever made. And the music is spot on. You guys rock!
It's a strange strange world that this video is not already nearing one mil views. Cinematic at places, Documentary like narration and Vlog like experience with great content from life. So much hard work to shoot and edit.
Alas! same goes for some of my videos but to a very little extent compared to both of yours.
Thanks for the kind words mate
What an amazing season friends! Safe travels in Europe.
Thanks for being such an important part of Season 1 guys! 💛
Hi
I grew up in NYC and I don't miss it one bit. I can't deal with that lifestyle either but I did miss the snow while I was living in Fl for a bit.
Can’t wait for season 2!!
we're looking forward to it too - Season 2 will include us turning the Kombi into a Off Grid Studio and also traveling through Europe!
Kombi Life I love your videos so much, you inspired me to decide to do this when I grow up. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome journey with all of us. I wish both of you including Alaska the best of luck!❤️
Thank you for all of season one! I got goosebumps at the end when you were describing the travels so far, everything you said was 100% true. I can't wait to see season two and watch yall explore the rest of the world!
Alaska looks so cute walking around New York. :)
yeah she did huh, I think she missed the trees though :)
I mean, she looks cute all the time so... :P
I think a lot of people might not understand how difficult your time in the desert was. I really felt for both of you. I know how hard it is to have such an enormous project before you that's GOT to get done, and to do it in those circumstances, cramped, blistering hot, dry. You made it though. Onward to new adventures.
Thanks for your support Ifilson!
@@KombiLife Thank you for living a fabulous life ;)
You two are wonderful hosts. I absolutely love watching your videos and following your journey!
Cheers Frank! 😀
I'm feeling so nostalgic. I used to have so much fun in NYC, even if I lived in the suburbs. It was fun spending a day going to all the shops I knew and loved
Tee shirts that reads "bear spray🐻 machete 🔪and my smile😁
Ha ha, tempted!
I'd buy that in an instant XD
tapping my CC on the screen!
@@Qthefun NYC 🐻 🔪😁
@@clownycrazy Harlem NYC
Thank you again for giving us such a good time. I had the feeling I was sitting next to you all the time.
And you made even boring mechanical stuff extremely exciting. You have really the best videos of all traveling channels on youtube.
I hope, I'll see you in Germany. :-)
production quality on this one is great
I recently found yall, and I have been loving every single video . Ive been living vicariously through yall and cant wait until I can chase a similar dream of my own. The videos also do a great job of depicting the ups and downs of your adventure, and its refreshing to get an honest and straight forward view of what it takes to make #vanlife a reality . Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you, we're glad you found us. welcome to the adventure
You guys went through Central America and South America and yet the most dangerous place you've been is New York City by far.
*Ben I have to say, I enjoyed watching you share the start of this adventure with someone you care about!*
I been to New York once! Never again! I totally dislike way too many people for me , I just felt cramp there! The pizza was delicious though!
Looking for the new season!
Seeing Alaska roll away in her crate in the airport gave me anxiety
IMHO, Central Park is THE most impressive thing in New York itself (I were there only 3 days, so I am clearly not an expert) - the huge area of green that makes you feel almost like in nature, with the view of all those skyscrapers surrounding it - this is just so unique, that it is hard to imagine beating that.
Thank the Lord that Boomerang was safe in the Big Apple.
I agree that there’s too many people in NYC. I couldn’t stay there for long either.
Thank God for the help you got from all the people in the UK that worked on Boomerang. They’re a great bunch!
Can’t wait to see you in the UK.
If only spiderman was here to keep the kombi safe
So happy to see Leah on the mend!
Sorry to hear about the attempted break in. It sucks because it makes you feel a little paranoid about leaving the van alone. Considering some of the countries / areas you plan on visiting, it might be good to start thinking about kombi security ahead of time as a proactive rather than a reactive. Nothing of course is 100%, but a "paging" car alarm with shock sensor, magnetic points and a broken glass sensor along with a steering wheel lock club go a long way in deterring woodbee thieves. Can get a pretty good system installed for around $500 usd which i'm sure is a fraction of the cost on what you have invested in Boomerang and the equipment he carries. Helps give piece of mind and then your not dedicated to someone sleeping in the van every night for the next however many years this trip takes. Shame someone damaged the van already. Hope you got some filler in there to help prevent premature rusting on that sleek new paint job.
yeah we've been thinking a lot about what we can do with the security upgrades. We'll make a video about some of the more obvious steps we're taking in increase security and we'll post it to you at some point after the Kombi is built out.
A couple of python savage rabbits will do. It works best when you the bones outside of the van as a warning.
Kombi Life GPS tracker would be a great option, hidden in the van somewhere and relatively cheap. Any theft would be detected immediately (some alert when the engine is started) and you would get it back very quickly before any damage/dismantling. Recommended :)
That "break in attempt" gouge looks like it could have been caused by the sliding door hitting while closing. I've had that happen on my bus.
I’m sad that the season is coming to an end, but I’m happy that another season will be coming soon! I cant wait!
Great episode. Especially loved the summary section at the end. So many great times you guys have shared with the world on this channel. Excellent storytelling!
I've lived in Harlem for almost 5 years now! Y'all were about three avenues over from me, I'm guessing. Happy to see you were able to explore some of the city and everything went smoother than expected. :) Excited to see the next chapter of this adventure.
Would you say Harlem is safe Hannah? It seemed alright
@@KombiLife Absolutely. Just as any major city, crime happens everywhere and one neighbrohood vs another can not deter it alone. I've loved my years here.
You guys made me home sick, and over the many years it has changed for the better. Just don't look like a tourist Welcome to my Hood. Thumbs up on the theme music fast pace and up beat is what New York is all about. I was excited every time I watched you three. NICE..... BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES.
NYC/Manhattan is just like a giant/crowded themepark for tourists/nomads/execs/and 5-to-an-apartment young professionals/and ghettos. The outer boroughs and its inhabitants are the true heart of NYC/New Yorkers.
You sure know how to tell a story and leave us wanting more. Thanks as always.
Amazing video! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks CT!
Loving the soundtrack of this episode.
As a fellow Bean, and at one point being a resident of Felixstowe, now travelling Australia in a van! I really hope our paths will cross! So glad the combi is ready to go ❤️
I laughed when you both hugged at the papers for Alaska. She just yawned... like she wasnt worried. Congrats on the long trip.
Great production and story telling👌. New York is a great place to visit for a long weekend other than that it's just another city. Walked from statue of liberty to central park. And then got lost at 2am ish and ended up in the Bronx. Might of been lucky, no idea but ended up sitting down answering endless questions about England over a beer handed to us by one of the guys from the gang. Just people gettin by any way they can it seemed.
wow how fast time flies ben, 7 years and now you are finally leaving america for more adventures .Good luck and have fun.
I love this show. Can’t wait to see more of their adventures. I’d like to see them back in South America.
Im sad you guys aren’t getting as much attention as you did for that big video summing up the Alaska journey. That video is what got me to join the team and ever since I’ve loved this series. I wish more people would appreciate the series for the masterpiece that it is
Thank you for that, there's a very solid viewership of this series, but the TH-cam algorithm is not promoting it. You can help a lot by sharing the series with your mates. Here is the link to the series: th-cam.com/video/OP8sgYSzuVo/w-d-xo.html
I just smiled when you said "Harlem"... Loved it that you weren't scared and opened in showing NYC and Harlem cuz that's not what others may show... If you can make here you can make it anywhere!
Are you guys still in the UK? The best part of England is all the little tiny country towns and the incredible countryside, and you're so perfectly set up in a van to explore it all! Lots of people go to London and think that's England but its really really not lol!
You have to go to Cornwall, the coast is beautiful, theres great surfing and all the cutest little seaside towns like Boscastle, padstow and Falmouth. And the country on the border of Wales is so lush and green! And Wales itself is incredible, please go there, you'll love it!
I watched your entire Alaska trip series, and im loving this one so much too! Looking forward to seeing this amazing journey.
Such a joy seeing you Kombi Crew on your adventure.
Onward
Thank you for sharing your adventure in the new high top VW bus! We're sorry to see the part of the story end, but also looking forward to the next chapter. See you guys next time! #VWLife #KombiLife
New York is not what you think ,it's far comer then London and safer but yeah l spent 4 years on the streets. I hope you had a great stay their.
Well done Ben and Leah, well done. Alaska is definitely a world traveler now, but she gets the worst seat...
Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Bryan from Vancouver
You guys are living the life! Never stop adventuring and most of all thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.
1:24 my city! Funny that you drove just 15 minutes away from me! You probably didn’t stop, but I hope Richmond treated you well ☺️
I love you guys so much this series is amazing!!!!
I really appreciated watching these episodes! For years I have dreamed about buying a vw bus and traveling all over the US and you guys are living that dream! Cheers to you both and Alaska! Thank you for bringing mine and everyone elses dreams into reality! Blessings from Bend Oregon :)
Thanks for joining us on the adventure David.
Awesome guys, Been watching a few months now and just joined your youtube Kombilife membership. Great series and amazing people. Looking forward to travelling further with you
Hey Paul, welcome to the Kombi Crew mate - We're working on Season 2 right now so we'll be posting the first episode soon as an unlisted video for you to preview, stay tuned mate and thanks for helping us create the series.
Living a dream. Such courage, so much planning and just plain hard work. You guys keep this going and live that adventure to it’s fullest. The add revenue is not much considering what it will take so I for one will head on over to Patreon from time to time to support you. Best of luck, no breakdown the wind on your backs and many blessings for a great adventure.
I’m a nervous wreck worried about Alaska on the plane. Please tell us you made it ok. I wish we could have met. My heart goes out to you
I'm impressed you visited Harlem where I was born and grew up. Harlem gets such a bad reputation, of course decades ago it had its issues but it's nothing like that now. Bet you never quite visited any place like New York. London is close and I knew you're from Jeeerrrsey, UK. Thanks for showing your subscribers Harlem. Carry on with Travel Mercies.
I would sleep in a combi in NYC before I drove anything there lol. So excited to watch you three on this adventure! Safe travels!
You two are crazy in a beautiful blessed way! Love to watch your journey.
Great episode you guys walked right past the way I walk to school everyday!
Many people outside (and within) the continental United States do not realize just huge LARGE and diverse the continental United States actually is. Desert, mountain, sprawling cities, glaciers, snow, forests, etc etc.
A friend of mine from "overseas" actually thought they could drive coast to coast and back visiting all the major cities and landmarks in one week.
We've got to say that it is pretty cool, especially when you think Canada is to the North and all of Latin America to the South, what a playground!
16:14 I thought Ben wasn’t talking about the train for a second 🤣
I'm from Harlem and when you guys said you were parking there my heart stopped😢.
Wow, great video! Your filming and editing skills have come a very long way in a few years
Loving this series! Peace out from old jersey ✌🏻
I reckon he has gotta do a meetup with us guys here in JSY!
I have loved traveling with you two across America and can't wait to see whats comes next
I am so glad that the engine and drive train is sorted once and for all fingers crossed.
Absolutely love your videos! You guys give such a unique perspective of traveling, and I always look forward to when you guys post a new video! I am from New Jersey (near Philly) and have wanted to make a trip to Jersey in the UK for a very long time. Hopefully you saw more of New Jersey than just the highway and the city!
I am perplexed why anybody could not like this series I wish you the very best of luck in your adventures As for when you come to UK can I suggest you visit Hampton Court Palace home Henry viii well worth it!
What an episode, tears....love you guys and safe travels!
There should, from now on, be 3 Thursdays in a week. I cannot wait one whole week for one episode ! That is selfish me ranting. Just love your series, travels and adventures. Be safe, go slow and live your dreams. Next Thursday is not all that far away :-)
I lived in the south Bronx (Tremont) in 1974/75. I was 18 and we'd take the train into the city and come back late at night. Never thought anything of it. Looks like Time Square has changed a bit! Wouldn't mind a visit but doubt it will happen. Too many people for me now.
Glad you enjoyed our part of the world in NJ / NY. Came back again..
Been waiting all week for this one
Simply wonderful couple, breath of fresh air! Alaska is a ledgend 🐕
Nyc is one of my favorite cities to visit
So excited for what comes next. So nervous for Alaska making the flight. Safe travels to you all. ♡
Cheers Kate, see you on the other side in Season 2 :)
Yesss!! Always ready for theses videos
Love the parking brake toilet paper holder.
Well done. You Fab Four have done a great job. Stay safe and adventure on 🇨🇦🇵🇭
I’m actually surprised you got on the subway with Alaska! Normally you can’t bring a dog on the train that you can’t fit in a bag so I’m happy you made it.
Lol as a New Jersey resident, nobody really speaks with a super dramatic accent like that unless you’re in North Jersey near New York. Most of the people in Central Jersey have a slight accent, and South Jersey they sound kind of like they’re from the deep south because it’s very rural, but still say thinks like “wooder” instead of water
Wuder* -a south jersiate
really enjoying this series - nice one! also, well done on the sponsorship deals :)
Absolutely loving keeping up to date with you guys. Very inspiring!
When I saw the length of this video, I was like: “1080!”
Whenever you come back to America you have to visit some of the places in West Virginia, It is absolutely beautiful (even in the winter, well when we get snow)
I just got my boomerang sticker in the mail today and thanks for the slightly Burt letter from when copito went up in flames
Awesome, glad it got there. thanks for letting us know
Maybe after completing expedition east, Leah will have a couple of really goof travel vlogs editing opportunities from big shot tv channels. I always wait for thursday night to see your videos. Good job guys. Good luck.
You could make a whole series in the US alone being so diverse, hope you come again
We'll definitely be back to the US, there's too much we have yet to see!
I hope i had the means to travel the world like what u guys are doing. But watching all your videos is like you are bringing me to where you are. Thank you kombi life for sharing your journey. I hope i had money so i can support you. But i am just not that fortunate in life. But still, im making the most of life. God bless and have a safe trip!!! Love u guys
We are glad to have you with us along for the ride my friend
@@KombiLife thank you so much and keep inspiring people!
Fantastic video editing, music and narrating, thanks for sharing
Hope you loved New Jersey! Can't believe all this time I've been watching and you were that close.
As always fantastic Episode!
Thanks for your support 😀
Fabulous guys .... surprisingly cheap to ship the Kombi ... A fantastic first series guys ... really looking forward to future adventures ... Crazy to think this was filmed almost a year ago !!
Thanks guys! The next season will catch up pretty quickly once we start touring the UK! Thanks for joining us from the beginning 😀
love you guys go where your hearts take you,hugs from MN,thank you
From the glimpse at the end, I recon we shall not go the same rout.
My route is from Sweden to Finland. St Petersburg, north of Moscow, to Irkutsk. From there south through Mongolia, China, Laos to my end goal Thailand.
I’m not sure about the route back to Sweden yet. However, going the southern route is too scary for me.
It's going to be exited to see the video when Boomerang arrive in the UK.... cant wait!
That's gotta be tough to say bye to your dog and van at the same time (albeit temporary)!
I’m guessing you will be seeing some of Norway? You cant miss that! I am in the South of Sweden which is equally good.
I am a qualified car mechanic with my own Westy under renovations.I don’t work as a car mechanic anymore but have a double garage and an extensive knowledge of busses.I work at sea now so hopefully can show you around my area if I am at home.
I drove my bus to Croatia from Sweden with my 2 kids and wife in 2016,totally amazing trip.You need to join thelatebay forum because of the knowhow and support you can get,I experienced this firsthand when I bought my bus in the UK in 2013,they all helped me out getting it serviced and checked out before my return trip to Sweden.
Your vids are amazing and we all appreciate the effort! I am currently at work at sea off Rio De Janeiro but will sign up as a Patreon member to support you when I get home.
Look up the forum and check out chips adventure across the US,UK and Morocco,seasoned VW travellers and full of know how for your journey.
My advice is don’t take any weapons with you as advised by someone here.YOU WILL LAND UP IN TROUBLE IN EASTERN EUROPE.
The loo roll on the front seat was a nice touch! 😆
at least it was unused 😂
If you’re still here, you can park on 47th between 6th and 7th. In Manhattan from 12 midnight to 7am for free.
If you get there around 10pm there’s usually plenty of parking, you’ll pay 8 bucks for the 2 hours.
I am a New Yorker and I wouldn’t even live in NYC...I live in the suburbs of NY. But NYC is the most fun city in America. So much to see and do...and the best food!
always fun and interesting to watch, good job guys. can't wait to see the next one