This video marks a pivtal moment on the Kombi Life Channel. I'm so happy you are here for it, because this is start of something very special. See you next Thursday for Episode 1 Premiere! ▶NEW SERIES th-cam.com/video/_e73hLzJ4io/w-d-xo.html ▶DRIVING AROUND THE WORLD SERIES - th-cam.com/play/PL3-CFitnEZXon01THWh1vEKDv5MPkuNnp.html
I remember watching you like 10 years ago and that inspired me and I still think about it to this day. I can't wait to see what's in store this time around.
High five ✋ welcome back!I got my Sprinter van last week, inspired by you and many others with this lifestyle, now.. the hard work of converting the cargo van into a home begins! 🚙
You should road trip with your brother! The episode where the two of you went to France and ended up having to take the engine out of the van was both adventurous, funny and very heartwarming. What a bonding experience! He is clearly your soulmate. 🙂 Have a great trip!
I think I watched the whole back catalogue in the first year of the pandemic, so it really hits when you talk about the years this saga stretches over. So many years. Looking forward to watching your next adventure.
I've been watching you since South America and even though I never ended up being a world traveler I am glad to see your resolve and positivity is still there. Good luck in your new season.
Love it. Love your travel stories - since years. Having four VW Campers on two continents (and being divorced after a 15 months road-trip) I know the struggle .. but please don’t let it be the last and final saga of your travel stories.
Yay!!! You used to be my favorite TH-cam channel, and I'm so excited for you and the future! I still have the limited edition wallet that you guys made from Kombi seats; I've been using it pretty much every day since 2021 :)
Ben, Tamara, Alaska & Boomerang, I am so looking forward to your new exciting adventures. I've been keenly following your adventures for well over 10 years now and loving every part of your adventures, then 8 years ago I joined up as a Patreon Kombi Crew member. I have so enjoyed watching your journey so much, often laughing, and sometimes a little sad along with you, and your various companions. All the very best with your new adventures, to you and the crew from me down under, stay safe, and happy travels😁
Hard to believe it's been 6 years since you and Leah built Boomerang. The pandemic seriously messed up my perception of time. 😅 Been loving the series so far! Much love!❤
I started watching you when you were traveling thru Mexico in the combi, both as a vw and travel enthusiast I was hooked on your channel, I even bought a Toyota van to convert into a camper. I still travel alot in Baja California and one day I'll do it in a combi or in a bug, can't wait to see this new series but what happened to the cocker spaniel Alaska??
Wow great to see you still active, I'm out driving around all of Europe right now along the coast, living in the car and it's been amazing, you definitely inspired me with your travel series pre covid, hope to meet you on the road! 😊
I'm trying to drive from the UK to Japan in my camper. 20 months in and I've only made it as far as Turkey! Will be crossing the 'stans next spring hopefully and finishing the trip.
Welcome back to the crazy world of VW travel. Looking forward to seeing what you guys have been up to. We are still working our way down to Ushuaia and have recently crossed into Argentina. Still hope our paths cross some day on the road 👍
New series has been great so far, for those of us with early access - highly recommend the Kombi Crew if you want to catch up on all the huge news and adventures!
Hey Ben, here in Colorado it really feels like doing as ell. We head out for first trip of the Summer in our Syncro in a week! As always I’m with you on your journey and here’s hoping that the current one is all that you are looking for.
Been watching you since pre - Alaska (woof) days, some great adventures along the way and I am looking forward to more of the same. You seem fated not to have a permanent female in your life at the moment but don’t forget that you are still relatively young yet. I was married to a great girl for 51 years until late last year so you never know what fate has in store - keep the faith and motor on.
I think Miss Serbia is a very good fit, but guess that only time will tell. She scores very close to 10 from me though. Best of luck anyway. You certainly seem more relaxed about life than you were previously. 😅
Yeah, I was supposed to do a RTW starting in 2020, well that didn't happen, then thought I could start in 2022. Nope some short shit started a war and made a major part of the trip not advisable for an American. So I went to Europe for a few weeks instead and spent about the same amount of money. RTW is a dream I have to give up, becasue of war. Good luck. Been following you well, a while, 2 buses, several girlfriends and one dog.... Carry on...
The pre episode we have all been waiting for!!! Thinking the stars are beginning to line up for you guys Hurray Hope you do get back to the states (well maybe after the election) There is so much more to see than tumbleweeds. AND I still have way to many parts lying round. Time passes and now qualify for free fishing license. ( ya made it to 75) Look forward for your next destination, Love you guys Bill
woohooo, 75 and still kicking Bill, haha. We will be sure to visit you in Arizona if we do come back. Hope you're enjoying the new series. hugs from the Kombi
@@KombiLife OH boy- think you are kicking it. And still have the dusty camper but the park was sold and empty but for me and a few others- will keep you informed.
@@KombiLife what--no wing nuts showing up on my door step? where is the fun in that. Have a few options, but keeping the big storage. But they won't let me cook there 🤔🤔
There are lots of great places to travel to/through. Don’t come to the US in a presidential election year. Everyone is too angry and suspicious of everyone.
@@KombiLife I’m living it. I’m in one of the most reasonable states. Minnesota is as close as you’ll get to Northern European culturally in the US and things here have gotten really weird.
We miss ya, bro. Really, really miss Alaska, too. She’s a runnin’ dog, ya know. I’m balls deep into electrifying Brazilian kombis now. And sailing my boat. I may head west towards Asia. Wouldn’t it be grand to meet up with you going east. My son, and I built a house in the Philippines, where I recently spent a month falling in love with my first grandson. Being a grandfather doesn’t necessarily put the brakes on my adventure traveling, and nothing should stop you either. I just read all the comments and replies. Hello to William, and some of the other familiar names. Drop us a line. Let’s get caught up. The pandemic was challenging to all of us, but we’ve come out the other side, and the world still beckons!
This video marks a pivtal moment on the Kombi Life Channel. I'm so happy you are here for it, because this is start of something very special. See you next Thursday for Episode 1 Premiere!
▶NEW SERIES th-cam.com/video/_e73hLzJ4io/w-d-xo.html
▶DRIVING AROUND THE WORLD SERIES - th-cam.com/play/PL3-CFitnEZXon01THWh1vEKDv5MPkuNnp.html
I remember watching you like 10 years ago and that inspired me and I still think about it to this day.
I can't wait to see what's in store this time around.
I’m happy we crossed paths, it’s been a wild ride n
Whoo Hooo - looking forward to seeing you hit the road again - hopefully we'll bump into you somewhere !!!! Happy travels - Chris & Marianne x
I hope so too!
High five ✋ welcome back!I got my Sprinter van last week, inspired by you and many others with this lifestyle, now.. the hard work of converting the cargo van into a home begins! 🚙
That is awesome, happy to hear that. Best of luck with the build!
@@KombiLife thank you! Good luck with your adventures, can’t wait to see the new season of adventure! ❤️
You should road trip with your brother! The episode where the two of you went to France and ended up having to take the engine out of the van was both adventurous, funny and very heartwarming. What a bonding experience! He is clearly your soulmate. 🙂 Have a great trip!
Maybe one day! Right now he is backpacking through Asia
I think I watched the whole back catalogue in the first year of the pandemic, so it really hits when you talk about the years this saga stretches over. So many years.
Looking forward to watching your next adventure.
I've been watching you since South America and even though I never ended up being a world traveler I am glad to see your resolve and positivity is still there. Good luck in your new season.
Thanks so much, I'm going to need it 😅
Love it. Love your travel stories - since years. Having four VW Campers on two continents (and being divorced after a 15 months road-trip) I know the struggle .. but please don’t let it be the last and final saga of your travel stories.
great recap, although i might argue the Chile-Alaska series deserved a mention, too, for newbies
Yay!!! You used to be my favorite TH-cam channel, and I'm so excited for you and the future! I still have the limited edition wallet that you guys made from Kombi seats; I've been using it pretty much every day since 2021 :)
Wow that’s awesome. 🤩 look forward to sharing another adventure with you.
@@KombiLife I can't wait! Love from Illinois, USA!
Ben, Tamara, Alaska & Boomerang, I am so looking forward to your new exciting adventures.
I've been keenly following your adventures for well over 10 years now and loving every part of your adventures, then 8 years ago I joined up as a Patreon Kombi Crew member.
I have so enjoyed watching your journey so much, often laughing, and sometimes a little sad along with you, and your various companions.
All the very best with your new adventures, to you and the crew from me down under, stay safe, and happy travels😁
Hard to believe it's been 6 years since you and Leah built Boomerang. The pandemic seriously messed up my perception of time. 😅
Been loving the series so far! Much love!❤
Great to hear that you’re enjoying the new series, thanks for supporting Kombi Life.
it has not has it??? thats scary!
Wow my 6th Great Grandfather came to America from Isle Jersey in 1688. A visit to Jersey has been on my bucket list for many years.
Please do come and visit.
Great to see you here! Looking forward to lots of viral adventures without viruses :-)
us too Philip 💞
I started watching you when you were traveling thru Mexico in the combi, both as a vw and travel enthusiast I was hooked on your channel, I even bought a Toyota van to convert into a camper. I still travel alot in Baja California and one day I'll do it in a combi or in a bug, can't wait to see this new series but what happened to the cocker spaniel Alaska??
She’s still going and will be joining us for this series.
Thursday. I'll be there. :)
Happy travels!!!
Love your adventures! Good luck in the future with your new co-pilot and series❤❤❤!
Thank youuuu 😊
Good to see this recap
Thanks Ben !
Glad you enjoyed it!
here to support you brother. Been here since the start. what ever it is you do, im for it. LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!
let's GOOOOOOOO! 😅
I'm looking forward to seeing where your next adventure takes you👍😊
I love it. I've been watching kombi life for years. It has inspired me to create as well. I can't wait to see what happens next.
That is awesome to hear.
Wow great to see you still active, I'm out driving around all of Europe right now along the coast, living in the car and it's been amazing, you definitely inspired me with your travel series pre covid, hope to meet you on the road! 😊
Thank you for your kind words, and of course, Happy Travels! 😀
Wishing you all the best Ben I've been following you for so,so long it's like watching family.
Ah thanks Nick. I appreciate you sharing the journey with us. 😊
Great episode, Ben!!
thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Awesome, looking forward to the next adventure ❤
I'm trying to drive from the UK to Japan in my camper. 20 months in and I've only made it as far as Turkey! Will be crossing the 'stans next spring hopefully and finishing the trip.
Awesome trip, best of luck with it.
Oh my gosh !! Ace news you’re back !
This is going to be fun!
Ha, love that I can see my land rover in the background!
That was an awesome meetup :)
Glad you could be part of it James, hope you are keeping well.
@@KombiLife Thanks! Enjoy the travelling, hopefully we will cross paths again someday!
I'll enjoy the new series for sure!
Lets get that Kombi on full steam ahead.
Welcome back to the crazy world of VW travel.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys have been up to.
We are still working our way down to Ushuaia and have recently crossed into Argentina.
Still hope our paths cross some day on the road 👍
Hola amigos. Happy travels 😃
@@KombiLife buen viajes amigos
New series has been great so far, for those of us with early access - highly recommend the Kombi Crew if you want to catch up on all the huge news and adventures!
Great to hear you are enjoying the series Kev, thanks for helping us make it. 🙌
The made me so Happy. I am really excited to see the new experiences 😊
Us too!
Hey Ben, here in Colorado it really feels like doing as ell. We head out for first trip of the Summer in our Syncro in a week!
As always I’m with you on your journey and here’s hoping that the current one is all that you are looking for.
Wohooo Summer Road Trip!!! Happy Travels 🚐💨
Time flies...
Cannot wait to see more adventures and the van erm... breaking 🙈😂
hahahah, yep you know that is bound to happen
Good on you mate, happy to see you up and going again 👍🏻
Got up stronger than ever before 💪
This new series is going to be awesome, I can’t wait!
Me tooooo
did not realize kombi could float
5:00 Lee ❤️
RIP that beautiful soul ❣️
Welcome back!! Hope you make it back to the USA.
There's a lot of good shit you missed.
yeah that would be good. Let's see how the trial run goes in Season 1 of the new series first
Been watching you since pre - Alaska (woof) days, some great adventures along the way and I am looking forward to more of the same. You seem fated not to have a permanent female in your life at the moment but don’t forget that you are still relatively young yet. I was married to a great girl for 51 years until late last year so you never know what fate has in store - keep the faith and motor on.
Thanks for the support mate ☺️
I think Miss Serbia is a very good fit, but guess that only time will tell. She scores very close to 10 from me though. Best of luck anyway. You certainly seem more relaxed about life than you were previously. 😅
I agree and I am, interesting that you see that. Thanks for the comment.
Looking forward to it 👍
Looking forward to another epic trip, have you installed “Facilities” this time 😳.
Yes sir, and it even fold, the shovel that is.
Those were the days
Yeah, I was supposed to do a RTW starting in 2020, well that didn't happen, then thought I could start in 2022.
Nope some short shit started a war and made a major part of the trip not advisable for an American.
So I went to Europe for a few weeks instead and spent about the same amount of money. RTW is a dream I have to give up, becasue of war. Good luck.
Been following you well, a while, 2 buses, several girlfriends and one dog.... Carry on...
I've been watching your channel since you broke up with Sharne... i hope this time is a charm buddy...
You and me both. Let’s see…..
Ur south america series i watch once a year ha,ive wanted to go to baja since
hope you make it some day :)
Thanks
Wow thanks very much. We appreciate you supporting Kombi Life
hard to beat alaskan mosquitoes
The pre episode we have all been waiting for!!! Thinking the stars are beginning to line up for you guys Hurray Hope you do get back to the states (well maybe after the election) There is so much more to see than tumbleweeds. AND I still have way to many parts lying round. Time passes and now qualify for free fishing license. ( ya made it to 75) Look forward for your next destination, Love you guys Bill
woohooo, 75 and still kicking Bill, haha. We will be sure to visit you in Arizona if we do come back. Hope you're enjoying the new series. hugs from the Kombi
@@KombiLife OH boy- think you are kicking it. And still have the dusty camper but the park was sold and empty but for me and a few others- will keep you informed.
@@williamoorejr oh wow, let me know where to find you if you have to move (obviously not in a TH-cam comment 😅)
@@KombiLife what--no wing nuts showing up on my door step? where is the fun in that. Have a few options, but keeping the big storage. But they won't let me cook there 🤔🤔
👍
So where you going on the new series??
Ben - This was an outstanding video: The historian in me always needs some pre-history before embarking on what follows.
haha you are welcome sir
There are lots of great places to travel to/through. Don’t come to the US in a presidential election year. Everyone is too angry and suspicious of everyone.
That’s strange you’re not the first person to say this, maybe there is some truth in it. 😅
@@KombiLife I’m living it. I’m in one of the most reasonable states. Minnesota is as close as you’ll get to Northern European culturally in the US and things here have gotten really weird.
@@sswwooppee it's only weird in the liberal states
@@Scrambler85 @kombilife see what I mean?! Everything is toxic politics. People can’t keep their worthless political opinions to themselves.
@@sswwooppee said the worthless liberal
you have to get a boyfriend, 3 girls fail is a good sign you need to try
call me stubborn, but I think I'll try one last time 😂
@@KombiLife brilliant response 😉👍🏼🤣
@@KombiLife 😘🤪😝😝😝
@@KombiLife joke aside good luck.
We miss ya, bro. Really, really miss Alaska, too. She’s a runnin’ dog, ya know. I’m balls deep into electrifying Brazilian kombis now. And sailing my boat. I may head west towards Asia. Wouldn’t it be grand to meet up with you going east. My son, and I built a house in the Philippines, where I recently spent a month falling in love with my first grandson. Being a grandfather doesn’t necessarily put the brakes on my adventure traveling, and nothing should stop you either. I just read all the comments and replies. Hello to William, and some of the other familiar names. Drop us a line. Let’s get caught up. The pandemic was challenging to all of us, but we’ve come out the other side, and the world still beckons!