the part of the grey/black water managing is my absolute worst part. As well as the part of the incertainty of "where to sleep tonight safely?. oh and I obviosuly do not mention "when the van has tech issues I have no ideas how to solve but that are threatening my safety/life going on"part But the freedom is the best part. And "living small" resonates best to me too
@@annabelv.2400 yes, that pretty much sums it up! Completely agree that the freedom makes everything worth it! How else are you going to sleep in your own house while travelling ;)
Unhappy things aside, Mexico City is a place worth visiting! Kim's final conclusion is very good, when you encounter setbacks, you must stay positive and keep trying! I wish you all the best thereafter, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏
I have been following you guys since Taiwan. Just want to let you know how much I appreciate your positivity and outlook on life. One of the most real traveling couples on TH-cam. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing you dance with some penguins :D
Aww thank you 🥰 I always visualize spotting my first penguin when I think of Antarctica. Hopefully we'll get there and get to make some cool videos about it 🥰 thank you for your wonderful comment!
Those people in the parking lot were straight up robbing you. Mexico is a beautiful place with many wonderful people. I hate that a portion of the population is so willing to take advantage of others. Corruption is definitely deep rooted but so glad to see you guys having such a positive attitude. Too bad with all your mishaps (I’ve been watching your Instagram too) you aren’t closer to Guadalajara, my family would be happy to help you ☺️ and you would definitely not have a parking ticket in our neighborhood.
You have bad apples everywhere unfortunately. We don't let it distract us from the beauty and all of the wonderful people we've met here. Mishaps are part of the adventure too haha. We've got some stories to tell when we're grey and old.
Intriguing video. Love the transparency you guys give to every situation. Sorry for the downsides, but appreciate your authenticity. Thanks for posting!
You guys are the best. I love your tenacity and resilience. You guys just roll with the punches and move forward with a smile and an awesome attitude. 😍
Thanks Julie! We really try to keep a positive outlook. It doesn't help to be negative and complain all the time. Situations are just situations and you can make of them what you want.
We have a small motorhome so making up the bed every night is a real pain but the advantages of having a smaller vehicle re parking etc more than make up for it. Thank you for your vids which show the ups and downs. On another note we made out first international trip from Ireland to Bruges and Holland and used your videos to orientate ourselves! Bruges is amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thanks Joe. A smaller van is definitely easier to park up, although we haven't had much issues with not fitting in parking spaces. Great to hear you had a good time in Bruges. What did you do in Bruges?
@@NaickKim started with the metre of beer but got stuck on Rodenbach Alexander and took way too much before climbing the Belfort which was full of other Irish people who were there because of the famous movie. Museum was lovely and enjoyed the boat tours. Lovely atmosphere in the city in general and locals very friendly. We are normally wild campers but used the Memling site for this visit which had everything we needed. Have you any plans to visit Ireland with the camper? It’s probably the easiest country for wild camping.
Sounds like a proper Belgian adventure. Yeah Ireland is definitely on our list. We're thinking of heading to the UK/Scotland next year for a while, Ireland would be great too, it looks really beautiful up there.
Love your POSITIVITY!! ☀Apart from serious health concerns, I believe that most other issues can be overcome if you have the motivation. Sending you lots of good vibes + energy to carry you both through the rest of your trip 💪 Thanks for being you ❤
started watching you guys yesterday (to learn English, LOL), rarely leave any comments on youtube. But I admire what you guys are doing and keeping the lovely relationship very much. Thumbs up.👍
I remember that video from Mexico when you first talked about the idea to drive pan America highway very vivid. I really hoped you will do so, and here you are 👍👍👍👍😎
I had all the laughs with the humor you both find in simple and not so good things. Enjoy van life Naick & Kim and keep bringing the fun, lessons, and positivity. Love and hugs from Cebu City, Philippines!
Hallo Naick en Kim, wat een tegenslag kun je toch hebben. Nog een geluk dat jullie er zo positief en vrolijk bijblijven. Nog een fijne tocht verder en geniet ervan . Welterusten, groetjes, Gilberte
@@NaickKim I suppose the problem was not the place but this one person working there that day. Still, it's good you let people know so they bear it in mind when they look for a place in MC. Safe travels!
@@NaickKim they are my lovely girls Shiloh and Zoey..Shiloh is a Jack Russel/ Chihuahua X and Zoey is Chihuahua…my little companions…the best, thanks so much❤️❤️❤️
I could not agree more! I hate the toilet situation. People with houses don't know how lucky they are to be able to go to the toilet and not have to wonder if there's still room. I call it pee anxiety 🤣
It's extreme in D.F. Thirty years ago, I took a flight into El Capital, and someone on the flight told me straight up that if I have a problem with the cops to just give then $5. I suppose now that would be $20 dollars or more. I dislike it a lot, but that's just normalcy there.
To those that know, the paseterias of D.F. are the renowned bomb. If you ask any local, they will have their favorite paseteria. It's a bit like Paris I suppose.
Talk about a series of mishaps! Especially that incident at the parking lot! Thank goodness that didn’t escalate too much further. You guys really try to stay so positive even in the face of things going wrong, which shows how finishing out this trip is destined! Mexico City really is a wonderful city. We loved it when we were there too. Would love to go back again and visit the hot chocolate place! ❤
Thank you Ingrid! Always look forward to reading your comments as you're such a kind and positive person. When were you in CDMX? What's your favorite spot there? 🥰
@@NaickKim You are so sweet! You send so much positive energy, how could anyone be negative?! 😉 My husband and I were CDMX last year. Only stayed one night after leaving San Miguel de Allende, before our flight back home. but we had a chance to see most of the Centro. There was a rooftop restaurant at our hotel; Casa de la Luz called Tezontle…was the most amazing meal! ❤️
YES! We heard about that. But then you also can't get any of the "special" activities anymore (kayaking, sleeping on the ice, etc.), because those book out months ahead. It's still an option though!
Ahahaha, we'll send them an email suggesting coconut holders ;) by overhangs do you mean the back of the van? When it was hitting the ground on that hill? The angle was just crazy and indeed Vinny's butt is naturally pretty big :)
Sometimes knowing Spanish is not to your benefit. I've been living in Mexico for 5 months learning Spanish... leaving soon. But, I have found that there are times when I am just going to be a simple English speaking person and I just completely don't understand. It frustrates them and gets me out of just MESS when these crooks try to rip you off. The corruption is mad.
Omg again guys…. You are not having great luck, but at least being able to speak Espanol helps…. Good luck and Happy Cinco de Mayo. We will be toasting you this evening…. Cheers 🍻
@@NaickKim Cafe el Jarocho's main place is in Coyoacan, about 2 blocks from Frida's house! If you ever get back...of course, if you do I hope you will let us all know because I plan on being there next year, probably in the spring! XOXO Sending you both lots of love!
@@JulietteWilliams we go back to CDMX every chance we get, so we might take you up on the offer next time ;) we love Coyoacan btw! Such a tranquil neighborhood. Doesn't feel like you're in a megacity at all and yet it's still CDMX :)
@@NaickKim I will let you know when I will be there and you can stay with me in my Coyoacan Air BnB, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms! I adore that neighborhood so much. It feels like home!
cant belive your spot is the Sears terrasse in front of Bellas Artes... No mames quey 🤣 20 years ago it was my spot too, sipping in hot chocolate or more boozy stuff depending on hours schedule . Nice to see how classics don't die_
Oh really?? It is our absolute favorite! The views, the vibe, the drinks 🥰🥰🥰 Terazza Catedral is a close second though: rooftop bar with great views mundojovenhostels.com/en/terraza-catedral-bar/
Yeah it looks very new! In case you ever go back ;) we just saw you made a donation to Vinny's piggybank, thank you so so much 🥰🥰 that's incredibly kind!
Stand your ground with people in Mexico, and Central America, who try to abuse u. I’ve lived in Mexico for 10 years after living in Argentina and Chile, you really have to be vigilant and stand your ground here. As u say, it’s a question of principle. Be very careful with the police, whatever their status, federal or tourist police. I had a car in Chile with which I travelled in Argentina and Brazil ,never had any real issues with the police unlike here.
So far our experiences with the police have been nothing but wonderful. They've always been super helpful and friendly, but we know that's not the case for all of them. Yeah we make it as hard as possible for them to take advantage of us haha. We've had cops try to shake us down before and it's a fun game :)
If you pay the corrupt cops (which you basically have to), and then that makes you furious and then you stew about it for a while, you pay twice. Once in pesos and next in your soul.
What aspect of van life would you HATE the most? And what would you LOVE the most? 🥰 let us know in the comments 👇🏻
Lol don’t get me started 😂😂😂😂
@@sabrinastraveladventures4263 😂😂😂😂 roger that
the part of the grey/black water managing is my absolute worst part. As well as the part of the incertainty of "where to sleep tonight safely?.
oh and I obviosuly do not mention "when the van has tech issues I have no ideas how to solve but that are threatening my safety/life going on"part
But the freedom is the best part. And "living small" resonates best to me too
@@annabelv.2400 yes, that pretty much sums it up! Completely agree that the freedom makes everything worth it! How else are you going to sleep in your own house while travelling ;)
At min 00:43 Why does Naick keep apple juice in the bathroom? He really should keep it refrigerated, it will spoil. 😜🤭
Unhappy things aside, Mexico City is a place worth visiting!
Kim's final conclusion is very good, when you encounter setbacks, you must stay positive and keep trying!
I wish you all the best thereafter, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏
Thanks Gianni. Mexico City is our favorite city and it's definitely a great place.
Always stay positive
@@NaickKim You are most welcome! Yes, be positive always! And I also like Mexico City, the architectures and food there are very attractive to me!
I have been following you guys since Taiwan. Just want to let you know how much I appreciate your positivity and outlook on life. One of the most real traveling couples on TH-cam. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing you dance with some penguins :D
Aww thank you 🥰 I always visualize spotting my first penguin when I think of Antarctica. Hopefully we'll get there and get to make some cool videos about it 🥰 thank you for your wonderful comment!
樂觀面對～繼續前進
你們真的超棒🎉！
Xie Xie!
Those people in the parking lot were straight up robbing you. Mexico is a beautiful place with many wonderful people. I hate that a portion of the population is so willing to take advantage of others. Corruption is definitely deep rooted but so glad to see you guys having such a positive attitude. Too bad with all your mishaps (I’ve been watching your Instagram too) you aren’t closer to Guadalajara, my family would be happy to help you ☺️ and you would definitely not have a parking ticket in our neighborhood.
You have bad apples everywhere unfortunately. We don't let it distract us from the beauty and all of the wonderful people we've met here.
Mishaps are part of the adventure too haha. We've got some stories to tell when we're grey and old.
Intriguing video. Love the transparency you guys give to every situation. Sorry for the downsides, but appreciate your authenticity. Thanks for posting!
Thanks Laura! :) we always try to keep things real, so we're glad you enjoy it 🥰
You guys are the best. I love your tenacity and resilience. You guys just roll with the punches and move forward with a smile and an awesome attitude. 😍
Thanks Julie!
We really try to keep a positive outlook. It doesn't help to be negative and complain all the time. Situations are just situations and you can make of them what you want.
We have a small motorhome so making up the bed every night is a real pain but the advantages of having a smaller vehicle re parking etc more than make up for it. Thank you for your vids which show the ups and downs. On another note we made out first international trip from Ireland to Bruges and Holland and used your videos to orientate ourselves! Bruges is amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thanks Joe. A smaller van is definitely easier to park up, although we haven't had much issues with not fitting in parking spaces.
Great to hear you had a good time in Bruges. What did you do in Bruges?
@@NaickKim started with the metre of beer but got stuck on Rodenbach Alexander and took way too much before climbing the Belfort which was full of other Irish people who were there because of the famous movie. Museum was lovely and enjoyed the boat tours. Lovely atmosphere in the city in general and locals very friendly. We are normally wild campers but used the Memling site for this visit which had everything we needed. Have you any plans to visit Ireland with the camper? It’s probably the easiest country for wild camping.
Sounds like a proper Belgian adventure.
Yeah Ireland is definitely on our list. We're thinking of heading to the UK/Scotland next year for a while, Ireland would be great too, it looks really beautiful up there.
Love your POSITIVITY!! ☀Apart from serious health concerns, I believe that most other issues can be overcome if you have the motivation. Sending you lots of good vibes + energy to carry you both through the rest of your trip 💪 Thanks for being you ❤
Exactly. You make of a situation what you want, you get to decide how you respond and that's what we try to be practice as best as possible.
started watching you guys yesterday (to learn English, LOL), rarely leave any comments on youtube. But I admire what you guys are doing and keeping the lovely relationship very much. Thumbs up.👍
That was a rocky few days but you sailed through in style, yay🎉
Thank you Diane! :) without a doubt you know how it can be sometimes ;)
I pinned you guys as preeminent TH-cam travel hosts. That's a significant compliment that means I admire what you're doing.
旅行中難免遇到不如意，祝福旅途愉快順心。
Xie xie!
I remember that video from Mexico when you first talked about the idea to drive pan America highway very vivid. I really hoped you will do so, and here you are 👍👍👍👍😎
We made it this far already 🥰🚐 hoping we can take you all the way down to Argentina, Vinny allowing :)
I Just Started, Following u and Really enjoyed it, Especially the Food, Thank you for the Adventure, Be Safe 😊
Thank you Myrna. Happy to have you onboard ❤️
More adventures coming soon!
The sleeping in a van part would drive me nuts.
😂 When is the housewarming party?
Waiting on your return 😁
I had all the laughs with the humor you both find in simple and not so good things. Enjoy van life Naick & Kim and keep bringing the fun, lessons, and positivity. Love and hugs from Cebu City, Philippines!
Thanks a lot Nathanjo
Thank you for always keeping it real, the good, the bad & the ugly.
Thank you Jelena! That's exactly what we aim for :)
Hallo Naick en Kim, wat een tegenslag kun je toch hebben. Nog een geluk dat jullie er zo positief en vrolijk bijblijven. Nog een fijne tocht verder en geniet ervan . Welterusten, groetjes, Gilberte
Bedankt Gilberte. Klagen en zagen helpt toch niet 😉😃
We maken er het beste van 👍🏻 prettig weekend ❤️
Groetjessss
@@NaickKim Jullie zijn een prachtig stel, fijne zaterdagavond nog en veel plezier.
Nice guys. We love your happiness and feel your pain. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot guys
hope vinny gets better soon!!!
plus.. damn! i forgot about going to the sears lookout :((((((
Thanks David!
All the best for you two🎉🎉
Thank you Bella
That’s brilliant video! I hope you made a note on Ioverlander about this dodgy car park in Mexico City.
Yeah we wrote a review on the spot in iOverlander. There were a few reviews and people didn't seem to have issue before, so...
@@NaickKim I suppose the problem was not the place but this one person working there that day. Still, it's good you let people know so they bear it in mind when they look for a place in MC. Safe travels!
Always great videos!
Thanks a lot Beth
The full toilet would be tough. Getting rid of garbage..that would be hard too. You guys got this.
Yeah that's the most sucky situation in a van haha.
Love love love you guys❤️❤️
Aww thank you ♥️ Love the dogs in your profile picture :) :)
@@NaickKim they are my lovely girls Shiloh and Zoey..Shiloh is a Jack Russel/ Chihuahua X and Zoey is Chihuahua…my little companions…the best, thanks so much❤️❤️❤️
✌️I wish you happiness always
Thank you Ali! We wish you the same :)
Best part of van life. Finding great places to discover. Worst the toilet situation
I could not agree more! I hate the toilet situation. People with houses don't know how lucky they are to be able to go to the toilet and not have to wonder if there's still room. I call it pee anxiety 🤣
@@NaickKim you have inspired me to travel more. Happy travels
@@gloval5187 oh thank you, that is amazing to hear! Happy travels to you too, then ;)
I would recommend the views from the Pyramid of the Moon as great views of or near D. F.
It's extreme in D.F. Thirty years ago, I took a flight into El Capital, and someone on the flight told me straight up that if I have a problem with the cops to just give then $5. I suppose now that would be $20 dollars or more. I dislike it a lot, but that's just normalcy there.
To those that know, the paseterias of D.F. are the renowned bomb. If you ask any local, they will have their favorite paseteria. It's a bit like Paris I suppose.
Talk about a series of mishaps! Especially that incident at the parking lot! Thank goodness that didn’t escalate too much further. You guys really try to stay so positive even in the face of things going wrong, which shows how finishing out this trip is destined! Mexico City really is a wonderful city. We loved it when we were there too. Would love to go back again and visit the hot chocolate place! ❤
Thank you Ingrid! Always look forward to reading your comments as you're such a kind and positive person. When were you in CDMX? What's your favorite spot there? 🥰
@@NaickKim You are so sweet! You send so much positive energy, how could anyone be negative?! 😉
My husband and I were CDMX last year. Only stayed one night after leaving San Miguel de Allende, before our flight back home. but we had a chance to see most of the Centro. There was a rooftop restaurant at our hotel; Casa de la Luz called Tezontle…was the most amazing meal! ❤️
Crazy news, but I am in Kaohsiung right now. 😂😂😂😂😂
Woohoow, that's great! Eat some beef noodles for us 😉
And all the other amazing foods.
basically if you get there, and wait for last minute you can save half the cost. (Antarctica / Ushuaia)
YES! We heard about that. But then you also can't get any of the "special" activities anymore (kayaking, sleeping on the ice, etc.), because those book out months ahead. It's still an option though!
@@NaickKim I wouldn't worry about that. I still think that your most uninteresting video was your stay in that ice hotel in Sweden.
Focus on the journey that is right before you. You've a while to go before Tierra de Fuego. A lot could change between now and then.
3:16 Probably something Ford should think about…. Just kidding..
BTW, are the overhangs really that long, or was it because of the modifications?
Ahahaha, we'll send them an email suggesting coconut holders ;) by overhangs do you mean the back of the van? When it was hitting the ground on that hill? The angle was just crazy and indeed Vinny's butt is naturally pretty big :)
Sometimes knowing Spanish is not to your benefit. I've been living in Mexico for 5 months learning Spanish... leaving soon. But, I have found that there are times when I am just going to be a simple English speaking person and I just completely don't understand. It frustrates them and gets me out of just MESS when these crooks try to rip you off. The corruption is mad.
That's true haha. We've definitely pretended to not speak any Spanish when the situation requires it haha.
Omg again guys…. You are not having great luck, but at least being able to speak Espanol helps…. Good luck and Happy Cinco de Mayo. We will be toasting you this evening…. Cheers 🍻
Yeah it's been a bit unfortunate haha, but we'll have some great stories to tell 😃
@@NaickKim that’s for sure….😺
My favorite place in D.F. is El Parque Chapultepec and El Museo Anthropologia. Have you visited there?
Well, and the floating gardens.
Especially the place with the scary dolls placed all around.
OMG, esquites, CDMX...have you guys tried cafe de olla at Cafe Jarocho? OH I wish I was there with you!!!! XOXOXO
Yeah CDMX is such an amazing city. We haven't tried the cafe olla at that place, but Naick tried it in Puebla. It was really good!
@@NaickKim Cafe el Jarocho's main place is in Coyoacan, about 2 blocks from Frida's house! If you ever get back...of course, if you do I hope you will let us all know because I plan on being there next year, probably in the spring! XOXO Sending you both lots of love!
@@JulietteWilliams we go back to CDMX every chance we get, so we might take you up on the offer next time ;) we love Coyoacan btw! Such a tranquil neighborhood. Doesn't feel like you're in a megacity at all and yet it's still CDMX :)
@@NaickKim I will let you know when I will be there and you can stay with me in my Coyoacan Air BnB, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms! I adore that neighborhood so much. It feels like home!
@@JulietteWilliams thanks so much, we would love that! :) we hope you get to go back there soon
cant belive your spot is the Sears terrasse in front of Bellas Artes... No mames quey 🤣 20 years ago it was my spot too, sipping in hot chocolate or more boozy stuff depending on hours schedule . Nice to see how classics don't die_
Oh really?? It is our absolute favorite! The views, the vibe, the drinks 🥰🥰🥰 Terazza Catedral is a close second though: rooftop bar with great views mundojovenhostels.com/en/terraza-catedral-bar/
@@NaickKim Looking good but that one definitaly did not exist 20 years ago I think 🙃
Yeah it looks very new! In case you ever go back ;) we just saw you made a donation to Vinny's piggybank, thank you so so much 🥰🥰 that's incredibly kind!
加油👏
Xie xie 🥰
Veo que algien habla espagnol. Muy bien!
Stand your ground with people in Mexico, and Central America, who try to abuse u. I’ve lived in Mexico for 10 years after living in Argentina and Chile, you really have to be vigilant and stand your ground here. As u say, it’s a question of principle. Be very careful with the police, whatever their status, federal or tourist police. I had a car in Chile with which I travelled in Argentina and Brazil ,never had any real issues with the police unlike here.
So far our experiences with the police have been nothing but wonderful. They've always been super helpful and friendly, but we know that's not the case for all of them.
Yeah we make it as hard as possible for them to take advantage of us haha. We've had cops try to shake us down before and it's a fun game :)
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😂😂😂👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌💪💪💪😍🙏safe trip
Thank you 🥰🥰
Life hack.... Keep a cordless mini grinder in your van. Call it your skeleton key.
To get rid of the bodies? :D
If you pay the corrupt cops (which you basically have to), and then that makes you furious and then you stew about it for a while, you pay twice. Once in pesos and next in your soul.
They want the pesos, but they really win then they take a piece of your soul.
Good thing y'all speak Spanish so you can call people out on their lies, thinking that you guys don't understand them. LOL. #Busted #GiveMeBackMyPesos
Exactly 🤣🤣
:)
Agradable que sean tan positivos a pesar de algunos inconvenientes . Cuidense mucho y vivan cada dia lo mejor posible.
Muchas gracias Fran
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Thanks for all
Cheers