Thank you for sharing your “realities”. Your dedication to your goals shows with the beautiful videos. I’m glad Canada leaves a warm place in your hearts. The top 10 camp spots in Canada from your eyes will be very cool! 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for the kind words! Canada truly left a lasting impression on us-we're excited to share our Top 10 Campsites and show even more of the stunning wilderness that we fell in love with. 🇨🇦 Stay tuned, and thank you for being part of this journey with us!
Thank you so much for your very kind update! Please keep them coming, as they are incredibly helpful for those of us who haven’t yet taken the plunge to pursue our dream of driving the Pan-American Highway. We have the vehicle (of course, a Defender 110) and hope to set off in 2-3 years. It’s super cool that you’re sharing insights on daily life, fuel consumption, accommodation, ect…really fascinating. Once again, thank you for the countless beautiful photos and drone shots; it’s wonderful to follow along on your journey. Safe journey 😊
Thank you so much for the thoughtful message! We’re so glad to hear our updates are helpful and inspiring, especially as you gear up for your own Pan-American Highway adventure-that’s incredibly exciting! You’re going to love it, and of course, taking a Defender 110 is the perfect choice. 😊 We’ll keep sharing all the insights and details to make the journey feel even more real and to help with your planning. Thank you again for following along, and safe travels to you as well when the time comes! 🛣️🚙📸
The info priceless and much appreciated! Aside the travel duties, the creative content is an additional time consuming duty, but most appreciated! Thank you! I too travel with a live alarm system that works for treats. Well done Nacho! Be safe!
Thank you so much! Yes, creating content does take a lot of time, but knowing it’s appreciated, keeps us motivated 😊 And we love that you also have a “live alarm system” on board-it’s the best kind of travel companion! Nacho sends his regards (and probably wouldn’t mind sharing treats if they were available)! Safe travels to you too! 🐾😊
The outlook into the future that you have given us tells me that it will remain exciting. I'm really looking forward to the QR code with your top camp spots in Canada. 🙂
Thank you so much! We're really glad you’re excited-it means a lot to us! 😊 The QR code with our top camping spots in Canada is definitely up on wednesday, so stay tuned. We’re looking forward to sharing all those amazing locations with you!
Nice interview. It sounds like we had similar lessons learned. Slowing down is important and must be planned sometimes. It is really easy to find yourself on the move every day and all day. Less is more and if you don’t use something often, try to get rid of it. We have a large sprinter and this is a problem. Good luck on your South American adventure. Safe travels.
Thank you so much! It’s amazing how similar the lessons can be, right? Slowing down definitely takes intention, but it really transforms the experience. And yes, “less is more” has become a mantra for us too-finding ways to keep things simple is key, especially with limited space. Wishing you all the best in your travels with your Sprinter, and thank you for the kind words. Safe travels to you as well! 🚐🌎😊
Also mir gfallt dini Frisur Chrigel 😆 Witerhin vill Freud und tolli Erfahrige wünschi eu - S‘isch immer wider schön z‘gsee woner gad stecked. Euri Bilder und Videos sind eifach meega 💪🏽😃😃
Wow what a great video update on your trip to date . Enjoyed it very much very informative and enjoyable . Your Canada videos were very entertaining and awesome . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us all your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🐕:) 🌎☕️🍻👍🏼😁.
Thank you so much, Steve! 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed the update and our Canada videos-it’s amazing to know they’ve been entertaining and informative for you. Sharing this journey with friends like you makes it all the more special. Nacho sends a wag 🐕, and we’re sending cheers back to Sutherlin! 🌎☕️🍻😁👍🏼 Safe travels! 🚐
Welcome again - previous comments I made seem to have disappeared 😢 What would be a great future video is a tour of your truck, shipping experience and costs and any mechanical issues that may have come up like flat tires or more serious repairs along the way. We have overlanded all over North and South America plus Southern Africa along with side trips to Australia, New Zealand - iOverlander is a great resource for the many free campsites worldwide. Safe travels and enjoy the adventure!
Thank you for the warm welcome back! 😊 Sorry to hear about your previous comments disappearing-that's such a shame! A video tour of our truck and sharing details about shipping, costs, and any mechanical adventures sounds like a fantastic idea. We'll definitely add it to our list! Your overlanding experience across so many incredible regions is inspiring-what an amazing journey you've had! We totally agree about iOverlander; it's been an invaluable resource for finding those hidden gems. Thanks for following along, and we hope to keep sharing adventures that resonate with you. Safe travels wherever your next trip takes you! 🚐🌍✨
Sälü Zäme, danke fürs Teile vo öyne Gedanke u Ydrück. Isch spanned u trypt mis „can‘t wait to get there“ no meh ah. fröye o uf d Hitparade vo de camp spots, das wird e ryse Hiuf sy! e liebe Gruess us dr Schwiiz 🇨🇭 Christian
I’m really enjoying your journey, thank you. I have an important question: How does 2700 litres of Diesel impact climate change? When will driving a diesel vehicle for world travel become unacceptable, if not already? What is the solution? This is an important discussion which is usually avoided, but crucial in terms of environmentally sustainable long term world travel. …should we all be cycle touring instead of driving Land Rovers? I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this.
We are living in our van this year and have driven nearly 30,000 miles over 12 months of road tripping. It is a lot of carbon, but it is also not that different from a typical American household. If we were driving to work, living in our house, going places on the weekend, and consuming like normal, our footprint would be rather similar. Not good, but similar. In the van, most of our power comes from the sun, we buy almost nothing but food, we use 30-60 gallons of water per week rather than per day and we cook almost all of our own meals. We may pay to offset our carbon at the end of the journey, but the van life footprint is not horrendous in first world US terms.
@@TheJoshSeattle Thanks for your considered reply. It’s interesting to think about comparative environmental impacts for sure, and from what you say, it seems to me that your footprint is possibly less than a typical American household. However using the typical American household as a measuring stick is actually the problem, because this level of consumption of the worlds resources is the biggest cause of the climate emergency. …The big question is how to we reduce our impact to as close to zero as possible whilst still traveling? Carbon offsets are not the solution. We need to significantly reduce our collective consumption…of everything, not just fuel as you say. But also every product that is produced using fossil fuels. It’s a serious mission that perhaps overland travellers can lead the way on. Obviously EV’s are one way, but I’m not so interested in a new EV. It seems to me that somehow we need to build a critical mass of travellers, whose lives are reliant on their vehicles, to foster affordable EV conversion solutions (beyond the current hipster and hugely expensive conversions of vintage cars). This would arguably be less resource intensive than new EV’s too. …any further thoughts?
@@3TZZZ I 100% agree that the first world norm is not sustainable. My main point was to say that the overland lifestyle is not a great indulgence from an environmental perspective when compared to the typical first world lifestyle. It can be significantly less if you like to park and hang out in places for a week at a time running off of solar and riding your mountain bike. It looks like our friends in the Land Rover are making a lot of good choices to minimize their footprint including diet. The first world lifestyle can also look very different. I am privileged in my simplified life to have a one bedroom condo in an urban area, with an fantastic walkable community, mass transit at my door, no kids, no pets, no heating needed in the winter, and my second bedroom is my sprinter van. My rural living brother with four kids has less options to live with such a small footprint but does his best. Electric over landings vehicles are coming, but the real energy savings is not building/owning one at all and only renting one when you want it and where you need it.
Thank you so much for following our journey and raising this crucial question-it’s something we’ve thought about a lot. You’re absolutely right; it’s a complex issue, and one we discussed at length before we set off. Here are a few points that help us feel that, while it’s not perfect, this way of traveling is more sustainable than it might seem: * Back when we lived more traditionally, I was commuting and covering about 50,000 km per year, far more than we travel now. (plus the km of Andreea which was also about 20'000km to work) * At home, there are added energy demands for maintaining a flat or house-heating, cooling, and electricity-whereas here, most of our electricity needs come from our solar panel. * Our water usage on the road is significantly lower; we’ve cut down to just a fraction of what we’d use at home. Daily showers and the usual household water consumption just aren’t feasible for us out here. * Our Defender’s fuel efficiency, at around 11L/100 km, helps us keep our environmental footprint within reasonable bounds. (Compare it to some american travelers which have a motorhome, a truck in tow and on top of the truck a side by side) * Also, we avoid flights and minimize additional travel, unlike many who take a few plane trips each year. * Another factor is our diet: Andreea is vegan, and I eat meat maybe five times a year, which further reduces our environmental impact. There are a lot of factors that, when put on a scale, show we’re actually using fewer resources overall in this lifestyle. While it’s a topic that could be debated endlessly, we feel these adjustments help make our travels more balanced, and they let us continue exploring in a way that aligns with our values. Thank you for prompting such an important discussion! We’re always open to learning and finding new ways to improve.
@@fluriadventures Thank you, all excellent points. It’s great to hear your thinking about this …Would be good to keep the discussion going about how we can reduce our climate footprint as travellers. One thing we’re currently doing is getting set up for bikepacking / cycle touring in order to reduce our Defender / diesel usage. ...Have you ever looked into EV conversion options? I’m interested in converting my Defender to EV, but the cost of doing so is still so prohibitive! Unless someone knows of an affordable option…? Also another question, how do you go travelling with Nacho? Does having a dog make it more difficult in terms of where you can go? Camping in National Parks, etc?
bravo
Thanks :-)
Thank you for sharing your “realities”. Your dedication to your goals shows with the beautiful videos. I’m glad Canada leaves a warm place in your hearts. The top 10 camp spots in Canada from your eyes will be very cool! 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for the kind words! Canada truly left a lasting impression on us-we're excited to share our Top 10 Campsites and show even more of the stunning wilderness that we fell in love with. 🇨🇦 Stay tuned, and thank you for being part of this journey with us!
Thank you so much for your very kind update! Please keep them coming, as they are incredibly helpful for those of us who haven’t yet taken the plunge to pursue our dream of driving the Pan-American Highway. We have the vehicle (of course, a Defender 110) and hope to set off in 2-3 years. It’s super cool that you’re sharing insights on daily life, fuel consumption, accommodation, ect…really fascinating. Once again, thank you for the countless beautiful photos and drone shots; it’s wonderful to follow along on your journey. Safe journey 😊
Thank you so much for the thoughtful message! We’re so glad to hear our updates are helpful and inspiring, especially as you gear up for your own Pan-American Highway adventure-that’s incredibly exciting! You’re going to love it, and of course, taking a Defender 110 is the perfect choice. 😊 We’ll keep sharing all the insights and details to make the journey feel even more real and to help with your planning. Thank you again for following along, and safe travels to you as well when the time comes! 🛣️🚙📸
The info priceless and much appreciated! Aside the travel duties, the creative content is an additional time consuming duty, but most appreciated! Thank you! I too travel with a live alarm system that works for treats. Well done Nacho! Be safe!
Thank you so much! Yes, creating content does take a lot of time, but knowing it’s appreciated, keeps us motivated 😊 And we love that you also have a “live alarm system” on board-it’s the best kind of travel companion! Nacho sends his regards (and probably wouldn’t mind sharing treats if they were available)! Safe travels to you too! 🐾😊
The outlook into the future that you have given us tells me that it will remain exciting. I'm really looking forward to the QR code with your top camp spots in Canada. 🙂
Thank you so much! We're really glad you’re excited-it means a lot to us! 😊 The QR code with our top camping spots in Canada is definitely up on wednesday, so stay tuned. We’re looking forward to sharing all those amazing locations with you!
We enjoyed listening to your conversation and thoughtful insights! Thanks! Louisa
Thanks to you two (+3 +1), and hope to see you soon!
Nice interview. It sounds like we had similar lessons learned. Slowing down is important and must be planned sometimes. It is really easy to find yourself on the move every day and all day.
Less is more and if you don’t use something often, try to get rid of it. We have a large sprinter and this is a problem.
Good luck on your South American adventure. Safe travels.
Thank you so much! It’s amazing how similar the lessons can be, right? Slowing down definitely takes intention, but it really transforms the experience. And yes, “less is more” has become a mantra for us too-finding ways to keep things simple is key, especially with limited space. Wishing you all the best in your travels with your Sprinter, and thank you for the kind words. Safe travels to you as well! 🚐🌎😊
Also mir gfallt dini Frisur Chrigel 😆
Witerhin vill Freud und tolli Erfahrige wünschi eu - S‘isch immer wider schön z‘gsee woner gad stecked.
Euri Bilder und Videos sind eifach meega 💪🏽😃😃
Danke Gabriel, haha... ja Du weisch wohi das gaht mit dere Frisur :-P Danke viel mal :-) Und bis bald!
Wow what a great video update on your trip to date . Enjoyed it very much very informative and enjoyable . Your Canada videos were very entertaining and awesome . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us all your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🐕:) 🌎☕️🍻👍🏼😁.
Thank you so much, Steve! 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed the update and our Canada videos-it’s amazing to know they’ve been entertaining and informative for you. Sharing this journey with friends like you makes it all the more special. Nacho sends a wag 🐕, and we’re sending cheers back to Sutherlin! 🌎☕️🍻😁👍🏼 Safe travels! 🚐
@ 😁😁🐕😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for travelling in Canada, I am jealous.
Thanks to you!
Thanks for the update
Thanks a lot for watching!
Welcome again - previous comments I made seem to have disappeared 😢 What would be a great future video is a tour of your truck, shipping experience and costs and any mechanical issues that may have come up like flat tires or more serious repairs along the way. We have overlanded all over North and South America plus Southern Africa along with side trips to Australia, New Zealand - iOverlander is a great resource for the many free campsites worldwide. Safe travels and enjoy the adventure!
Thank you for the warm welcome back! 😊 Sorry to hear about your previous comments disappearing-that's such a shame! A video tour of our truck and sharing details about shipping, costs, and any mechanical adventures sounds like a fantastic idea. We'll definitely add it to our list!
Your overlanding experience across so many incredible regions is inspiring-what an amazing journey you've had! We totally agree about iOverlander; it's been an invaluable resource for finding those hidden gems. Thanks for following along, and we hope to keep sharing adventures that resonate with you. Safe travels wherever your next trip takes you! 🚐🌍✨
You make some good points
Thanks a lot!
Hello...i'm really enjoyed your journey. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Wir haben auch mal gedacht, wir hätten viel Zeit. Spannend, wie falsch man liegen kann 😅
Ja definitiv :-)
Sälü Zäme, danke fürs Teile vo öyne Gedanke u Ydrück. Isch spanned u trypt mis „can‘t wait to get there“ no meh ah. fröye o uf d Hitparade vo de camp spots, das wird e ryse Hiuf sy! e liebe Gruess us dr Schwiiz 🇨🇭 Christian
Hei Chris, danke viel mal!! das förderet d vorfreud sicher :-) Ganz liebi Grüess zrugg :-)
I’m really enjoying your journey, thank you. I have an important question: How does 2700 litres of Diesel impact climate change? When will driving a diesel vehicle for world travel become unacceptable, if not already? What is the solution? This is an important discussion which is usually avoided, but crucial in terms of environmentally sustainable long term world travel. …should we all be cycle touring instead of driving Land Rovers? I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this.
We are living in our van this year and have driven nearly 30,000 miles over 12 months of road tripping. It is a lot of carbon, but it is also not that different from a typical American household. If we were driving to work, living in our house, going places on the weekend, and consuming like normal, our footprint would be rather similar. Not good, but similar. In the van, most of our power comes from the sun, we buy almost nothing but food, we use 30-60 gallons of water per week rather than per day and we cook almost all of our own meals. We may pay to offset our carbon at the end of the journey, but the van life footprint is not horrendous in first world US terms.
@@TheJoshSeattle Thanks for your considered reply. It’s interesting to think about comparative environmental impacts for sure, and from what you say, it seems to me that your footprint is possibly less than a typical American household. However using the typical American household as a measuring stick is actually the problem, because this level of consumption of the worlds resources is the biggest cause of the climate emergency. …The big question is how to we reduce our impact to as close to zero as possible whilst still traveling? Carbon offsets are not the solution. We need to significantly reduce our collective consumption…of everything, not just fuel as you say. But also every product that is produced using fossil fuels. It’s a serious mission that perhaps overland travellers can lead the way on. Obviously EV’s are one way, but I’m not so interested in a new EV. It seems to me that somehow we need to build a critical mass of travellers, whose lives are reliant on their vehicles, to foster affordable EV conversion solutions (beyond the current hipster and hugely expensive conversions of vintage cars). This would arguably be less resource intensive than new EV’s too. …any further thoughts?
@@3TZZZ I 100% agree that the first world norm is not sustainable. My main point was to say that the overland lifestyle is not a great indulgence from an environmental perspective when compared to the typical first world lifestyle. It can be significantly less if you like to park and hang out in places for a week at a time running off of solar and riding your mountain bike. It looks like our friends in the Land Rover are making a lot of good choices to minimize their footprint including diet.
The first world lifestyle can also look very different. I am privileged in my simplified life to have a one bedroom condo in an urban area, with an fantastic walkable community, mass transit at my door, no kids, no pets, no heating needed in the winter, and my second bedroom is my sprinter van. My rural living brother with four kids has less options to live with such a small footprint but does his best.
Electric over landings vehicles are coming, but the real energy savings is not building/owning one at all and only renting one when you want it and where you need it.
Thank you so much for following our journey and raising this crucial question-it’s something we’ve thought about a lot. You’re absolutely right; it’s a complex issue, and one we discussed at length before we set off. Here are a few points that help us feel that, while it’s not perfect, this way of traveling is more sustainable than it might seem:
* Back when we lived more traditionally, I was commuting and covering about 50,000 km per year, far more than we travel now. (plus the km of Andreea which was also about 20'000km to work)
* At home, there are added energy demands for maintaining a flat or house-heating, cooling, and electricity-whereas here, most of our electricity needs come from our solar panel.
* Our water usage on the road is significantly lower; we’ve cut down to just a fraction of what we’d use at home. Daily showers and the usual household water consumption just aren’t feasible for us out here.
* Our Defender’s fuel efficiency, at around 11L/100 km, helps us keep our environmental footprint within reasonable bounds. (Compare it to some american travelers which have a motorhome, a truck in tow and on top of the truck a side by side)
* Also, we avoid flights and minimize additional travel, unlike many who take a few plane trips each year.
* Another factor is our diet: Andreea is vegan, and I eat meat maybe five times a year, which further reduces our environmental impact.
There are a lot of factors that, when put on a scale, show we’re actually using fewer resources overall in this lifestyle. While it’s a topic that could be debated endlessly, we feel these adjustments help make our travels more balanced, and they let us continue exploring in a way that aligns with our values.
Thank you for prompting such an important discussion! We’re always open to learning and finding new ways to improve.
@@fluriadventures Thank you, all excellent points. It’s great to hear your thinking about this …Would be good to keep the discussion going about how we can reduce our climate footprint as travellers. One thing we’re currently doing is getting set up for bikepacking / cycle touring in order to reduce our Defender / diesel usage.
...Have you ever looked into EV conversion options? I’m interested in converting my Defender to EV, but the cost of doing so is still so prohibitive! Unless someone knows of an affordable option…?
Also another question, how do you go travelling with Nacho? Does having a dog make it more difficult in terms of where you can go? Camping in National Parks, etc?