I just want to say that I totally enjoy your videos. I'm planning a Canada to South America trip in 2020 on my touring bike (as in bicycle) and I'm finding your videos to be informative. I love your adventurous spirit, your companionship and love for each other, how you deal with setbacks and adversity, and how natural you both are with the camera rolling. You make it look very easy while I know its not. Thanks for opening up your adventure to the rest of us . My only regret is that we probably won't meet up on the road. I feel as though I've known you guys for a long time. Happy travels! Tom
Thanks for the kind words Tom. We met some bike packers along the way. Very cool way to amerce yourself in each region that you are traveling through. Glad you are enjoying the videos. If you aren't watching him yet, check out Iohan Gueorguiev: th-cam.com/users/istarusIG he cycled from Alaska to Argentina and took a very adventurous rout. the video quality isn't impressive, but the story is. Safe travels.
It was informative to see such a modern ferry operation. Knowing (thinking?) you would choose a cabin next time, that sleeping on the floor, while evidently popular, didn't seem ideal LOL!
Mike Ahern LOL, yeah we really wanted a Cabin, but didn't realize how high demand they were. I don't think the floor option was necessarily a popular option as much as we were sleeping amongst the other slackers/eager to get to the other siders.
Hi big hello from scotland uk, loving your videos so far and looking forward to following you on your amazing travels........ good luck stay safe and happy traveling xx
Love your videos. I would like to see more shots of the delicious food down there, (try the fish tacos and shrimp cocktails) more palm trees, tequila tastings, sunsets and good times! Or just keep what your doing, i enjoy leaving work behind mentally and joining you guys as you travel.
Thanks for the input. This is exactly the kind of stuff we need to hear. I'll try my best to experience more delicious food, beautiful beaches, and good times for you :)
Lo've your videos. I am just now completing the 'camper conversion' of a sweet old 1988 Ford one ton van converted to 4x4. It should be the ultimate off road/survival vehicle.....Gary in Michigan aboard s/v Paladin
Another favorite video Very cool episode, great filming. Glad things have changed since Lindsey ate on the ferry. What would I like to see? Well, I can't wait to see how the P Canal works, anyway you're doing great
Beginning some time in the spring/summer of 2018 I'm hitting the road for 6 months traveling the US spending time in the South West then to Alaska. I'm calling it my 6 months in a tent trip.
Modern day Mr. And Mrs Marco Polo. The only difference is the geo locations and use of a motor vehicle as opposed to his feet and medieval caravans Marco Polo used in his travels between Europa and Asia. Way to go, guys. You inspire.
New viewer ,answer trip. I need to find out more about how you do everything on this adventure. my wife's family lives 2 hrs south of Mexico city. we live in Indiana next to Michigan. I'm hooked
I did that crossing as a kid in the 80's with my parents and would like to do it again soon just wondering how much it cost to get a ruff estimate. thanks and enjoy the rest of Mexico.
Cool! We paid $207usd for 2 people, our truck, and our dog. The driver is included in the vehicle price. additional passengers are extra. 1 pet is free. We showed our ticket purchasing and talked about the price in episode 12. We have a clip of the price board in the Baja ferries office at 8min, 25 sec in to episode 12. You may be able to figure the price of your exact vehicle from that info. Hope you have a great trip!
¿Cómo estuvo la comida? You've captured my attention. I was actually wondering how you guys are doing. A wonderful adventure in a beautiful part of the world. Everyone looks well. Especially Jaeger! Looks like a happy puppy and not a funnel-face any more. It sounds like you may be having a clutch issue? I just replaced mine (a high miles Tacoma). A local guy replaced it about 30K ago and used a cheap aftermarket kit. After that, it slipped a little occasionally. I had genuine Toyota parts installed recently and no problems since then. Different specs. I suspect. A great adventure and very well filmed. Nice job. In terms of what to post you're doing perfectly so far.
Thanks for the input Raven! No more funnel-face for Jaeger! And we experienced the ferry food without any negative side effects. Thanks for the tip on the clutch, but I suspect the problem is in Matt's foot work and the heavily loaded vehicle for now. We'll keep your info in mind though when the time comes :)
Tell Matt to not ride the clutch! I'm kidding. He actually seems to have it all together pretty good (you both do actually). Putting it in 4-low is probably how he's avoiding slipping the clutch. I'm personally a big fan of low range in first gear. Precisely my kind of speed. In regard to having it all together, both of you seem almost fearless. Courageous voyageurs! Have fun and be safe.
Cool! We will try our best. We are spend 6 months in Mexico, so it will be a while before we get our next border crossing video out to you. In the mean time you could check out some of the resources we used in planning our trip: www.thetravelingtogetherjournal.com/reference-material
question about the boat and dog... I am moving to Cabo, and taking the ferry the opposite way. Did you have to bring a crate? or did they provide? Also, If I get a private cabin, can I bring my little puppy in there with me? JEROME
I am researching this journey because I plan to drive from California to Baja Sur then the ferry to mainland Mexico with my truck and my dog. This video is extremely helpful! One difference is that I will be ridin solo. I'm a 34 year old woman with some Spanish skills and getting better as the days go on, but what do you two think about a woman traveling alone via truck through Mexico? Lots of people show concern for my solo road trips and I understand. I have travelled alone many times, in Mexico and throughout the world, but I haven't done a road trip this long before and not through Central America.
You will be traveling through machismo culture and the sad truth is that you will probably have a little more difficulty as a woman and as a solo traveler. Solo travelers are always easier targets for theft than a couple or group and you will definitely be subject to catcalls and come-ons as a single female. The flip side is that the machismo culture won't find you threatening and may even have concern for you and are therefor more likely to want to help you and invite you into their homes. That being said, it's up to you whether or not it still sounds like a good time. All of these countries have "modern" cultures when it comes to tourism and legalities, so women can legally get anything done for themselves. You may just have to show a little extra determination to be taken seriously
Dave's Randoms We plan to stay in California since both our parents, bothers and sisters all live there. You never know. Maui was very good to us. We do hope that where ever it is its a quicker stop, and we can plan another trip.
Good question. It's one a lot of people are curious about. Amie and I have tried to pursue carriers that are generally more excepting of gaps in our resumes. In other words potential employers aren't too turned off by us being "out of the industry" for a couple of years. Amie is a licensed massage therapist and I am a licensed boat captain. We have both maintained our licenses and will most likely return to that work when the trip is over. We also have additional funds set aside to help us get settled back in somewhere in the USA when that time comes.
Seems complicated to take your truck on a Mexican ferry, I travel on Canadian ferries and all they don't even ask for ID, just vehicle length and height. Great videos, thanks!
It's a bit of a complicated situation because the ferry takes you across state orders and the states on the Baja Peninsula have different vehicle importation rules then the rest of Mexico. Plus they are trying to hinder illegal trafficking of guns, weapons, etc.
The Traveling Together Journal Many countries stop all traffic at checkpoints at state/provincial borders. It seems funny to Europeans, Americans and Canadians, but it is common most elsewhere where there is a government with (somewhat) firm control trying to keep it that control.
Hello from Vermont! Thinking about heading down to Costa Rica. Wondered about the supposed dangers of traveling through Mexico and/or Latin America? Are there thieves as is warned?
Yes, there are thieves. Unfortunately every country I have ever been to (including USA) has thieves. Most are looking for a low risk opportunity to snatch something while nobody is looking. There are some who are willing to be violent though of course with muggings or armed robbery. I don't know the stats about thieves per capita of any of the countries. I've tried to find it before, but I'm not sure it exists with any accuracy.
Enjoying this series. What year is your T100? What brand of tires did you use on that trip to Mexico? Very impressive! New subscriber from eastern Ventura County (40 miles from Ojai).
Where did you get your mainland Mexico vehicle permit? Did you get it in Tijuana or was there some place to get the permit in La Paz before you loaded the vehicle on to the ferry?
We got it in Mexicali (the US/Mex border). From what I researched, the policy on whether or not you can get a TIP in La Paz keeps changing back and forth. I would recommend getting it at the border if you can. If you are already down south, you might as well try in La Paz.
So, does the lack of mention or video of multiple bathroom trips mean that the free food on the ferry did not cause bouts of fire hole with explosive mud?
This is an older video, so prices may have changed, but we payed 2700 pesos. It also depends on your vehicle. We showed going to the office and getting our tickets in La Paz in episode 12: th-cam.com/video/sM3bdVEs3fg/w-d-xo.html
This was a few years ago, so I'm sure the prices have changed, but you can check out the Baja Ferries website. You are not allowed to stay in your car while the ferry is in motion.
Okay- so Jaeger is setting some unrealistic dog expectations here. Dude's a pro traveler that is totally chill, meanwhile, one of my dogs is a touch-tinkler that enjoys dragging a 5lbs bag of potatoes out of the pantry around the house, because what the hell else are you gonna do with a bag of potatoes? And the other thinks the kitty litter box is his very own Almond Roca factory. FML
In Mexico it can be economical to rent condos and more comfortable; thus, I wonder why many take RV's and pay for space when they can live in more comfort w/ a condo or house?
I can't speak for anyone else, but we like to travel with our camper so that we can stay places that don't have hotels or houses for rent, like remote beaches or in the mountains where we can get away from the crowds and enjoy the natural beauty of the countries we are fortunate enough to be traveling through. That being said we did rent a room in someone's house for a while and we've staid in plenty of hotels when it seemed appropriate. It all just depends on the situation and how we're feeling. But it is nice to have the option of just pulling off some where and setting up camp if you feel like it.
hello!! one of my dreams is to do what you guys are doing all the way down to the tip of South America. I have a question?? We took a trip road trip to Canada and had a horrible time accessing our money. Everywhere we went to access it we would be flagged and would not be able to make purchases even though we called the bank and told them what our travel arrangements were. Can you give some tips on how you handle your monetary management in the different countries?
Rafael Fernandez yes. We opened a Charles Swab account. We linked our separate accounts to a joint account. so that allows us to have 4 separate cards to use if anything were to happen. We have had to make just two calls ever to the bank to get money but it was sorted in minutes. Hope that helps. They also refund all ATM fees!!!
Well it seems that Jagger was in good spirits & happy! That's a blessing!!
I just want to say that I totally enjoy your videos. I'm planning a Canada to South America trip in 2020 on my touring bike (as in bicycle) and I'm finding your videos to be informative. I love your adventurous spirit, your companionship and love for each other, how you deal with setbacks and adversity, and how natural you both are with the camera rolling. You make it look very easy while I know its not. Thanks for opening up your adventure to the rest of us . My only regret is that we probably won't meet up on the road. I feel as though I've known you guys for a long time. Happy travels! Tom
Thanks for the kind words Tom. We met some bike packers along the way. Very cool way to amerce yourself in each region that you are traveling through. Glad you are enjoying the videos. If you aren't watching him yet, check out Iohan Gueorguiev: th-cam.com/users/istarusIG he cycled from Alaska to Argentina and took a very adventurous rout. the video quality isn't impressive, but the story is. Safe travels.
such a thoughtful guy!
that poor puppy! what a good boy!
It was informative to see such a modern ferry operation. Knowing (thinking?) you would choose a cabin next time, that sleeping on the floor, while evidently popular, didn't seem ideal LOL!
Mike Ahern LOL, yeah we really wanted a Cabin, but didn't realize how high demand they were. I don't think the floor option was necessarily a popular option as much as we were sleeping amongst the other slackers/eager to get to the other siders.
Hi big hello from scotland uk, loving your videos so far and looking forward to following you on your amazing travels........ good luck stay safe and happy traveling xx
Sam HELLLLOOOO! Awesome, we are so stoked to have you a long for the Journey! Thank you for saying hi 🤗
Omg
Your dog did amazing!!!
Yeah, He was a good, old boy
Mazatlan style ceviche is a 'must do' when you get there.
Amie loves her ceviche.
What an awesome road trip!!
wow that ferry must be huge
Love your videos. I would like to see more shots of the delicious food down there, (try the fish tacos and shrimp cocktails) more palm trees, tequila tastings, sunsets and good times! Or just keep what your doing, i enjoy leaving work behind mentally and joining you guys as you travel.
Thanks for the input. This is exactly the kind of stuff we need to hear.
I'll try my best to experience more delicious food, beautiful beaches, and good times for you :)
Saludos amigos suerte en sus viajes
hi guys, just came across you, will be following your journey from now on......greeting from Malta, i just started making videos of Malta !,
Thanks Steve. Malta looks beautiful. I hope I get to sail there some day.
Lo've your videos. I am just now completing the 'camper conversion' of a sweet old 1988 Ford one ton van converted to 4x4. It should be the ultimate off road/survival vehicle.....Gary in Michigan aboard s/v Paladin
Sounds like a cool rig. Coming from a sailboat, I bet you got some killer design ideas.
This is so cool!!!
Another favorite video Very cool episode, great filming. Glad things have changed since Lindsey ate on the ferry. What would I like to see? Well, I can't wait to see how the P Canal works, anyway you're doing great
M A like we should trade the truck in for a sailboat in Panama and do the Panama Canal Crossing? 😜
Could you please do a Video on laws to stay out of trouble in mexico. You guys are epic!
Thank you, and that is a good idea. We love getting suggestions on content to make to help you all out.
Hi guys. Enjoying your travels while I'm stuck here in Washington DC counting the months before I leave for my trip.
Thanks Andy. I hope you have a great adventure! If you don't mind me asking, where you headed?
Beginning some time in the spring/summer of 2018 I'm hitting the road for 6 months traveling the US spending time in the South West then to Alaska. I'm calling it my 6 months in a tent trip.
Modern day Mr. And Mrs Marco Polo. The only difference is the geo locations and use of a motor vehicle as opposed to his feet and medieval caravans Marco Polo used in his travels between Europa and Asia. Way to go, guys. You inspire.
wonderfull vid
New viewer ,answer trip. I need to find out more about how you do everything on this adventure. my wife's family lives 2 hrs south of Mexico city. we live in Indiana next to Michigan. I'm hooked
Welcome aboard sam. If you come up with any particular questions, feel free to ask.
I did that crossing as a kid in the 80's with my parents and would like to do it again soon just wondering how much it cost to get a ruff estimate. thanks and enjoy the rest of Mexico.
Cool! We paid $207usd for 2 people, our truck, and our dog.
The driver is included in the vehicle price. additional passengers are extra. 1 pet is free.
We showed our ticket purchasing and talked about the price in episode 12. We have a clip of the price board in the Baja ferries office at 8min, 25 sec in to episode 12. You may be able to figure the price of your exact vehicle from that info.
Hope you have a great trip!
The Traveling Together Journal thanks! I missed that episode. safe travels.
¿Cómo estuvo la comida?
You've captured my attention. I was actually wondering how you guys are doing.
A wonderful adventure in a beautiful part of the world.
Everyone looks well. Especially Jaeger! Looks like a happy puppy and not a funnel-face any more.
It sounds like you may be having a clutch issue? I just replaced mine (a high miles Tacoma). A local guy replaced it about 30K ago and used a cheap aftermarket kit. After that, it slipped a little occasionally. I had genuine Toyota parts installed recently and no problems since then. Different specs. I suspect.
A great adventure and very well filmed. Nice job. In terms of what to post you're doing perfectly so far.
Thanks for the input Raven!
No more funnel-face for Jaeger!
And we experienced the ferry food without any negative side effects.
Thanks for the tip on the clutch, but I suspect the problem is in Matt's foot work and the heavily loaded vehicle for now. We'll keep your info in mind though when the time comes :)
Tell Matt to not ride the clutch! I'm kidding. He actually seems to have it all together pretty good (you both do actually). Putting it in 4-low is probably how he's avoiding slipping the clutch. I'm personally a big fan of low range in first gear. Precisely my kind of speed.
In regard to having it all together, both of you seem almost fearless. Courageous voyageurs!
Have fun and be safe.
I want as many details about border crossings. Am planning on re-locating to Panama as well, and want to know what to expect.
Cool! We will try our best. We are spend 6 months in Mexico, so it will be a while before we get our next border crossing video out to you.
In the mean time you could check out some of the resources we used in planning our trip: www.thetravelingtogetherjournal.com/reference-material
question about the boat and dog... I am moving to Cabo, and taking the ferry the opposite way. Did you have to bring a crate? or did they provide? Also, If I get a private cabin, can I bring my little puppy in there with me?
JEROME
We had to bring our own crate and dogs were not allowed in the cabins
I am researching this journey because I plan to drive from California to Baja Sur then the ferry to mainland Mexico with my truck and my dog. This video is extremely helpful! One difference is that I will be ridin solo. I'm a 34 year old woman with some Spanish skills and getting better as the days go on, but what do you two think about a woman traveling alone via truck through Mexico? Lots of people show concern for my solo road trips and I understand. I have travelled alone many times, in Mexico and throughout the world, but I haven't done a road trip this long before and not through Central America.
You will be traveling through machismo culture and the sad truth is that you will probably have a little more difficulty as a woman and as a solo traveler. Solo travelers are always easier targets for theft than a couple or group and you will definitely be subject to catcalls and come-ons as a single female.
The flip side is that the machismo culture won't find you threatening and may even have concern for you and are therefor more likely to want to help you and invite you into their homes.
That being said, it's up to you whether or not it still sounds like a good time. All of these countries have "modern" cultures when it comes to tourism and legalities, so women can legally get anything done for themselves. You may just have to show a little extra determination to be taken seriously
Great videos. Will you return to Maui after you conclude this trip or stay on the mainland?
Dave's Randoms We plan to stay in California since both our parents, bothers and sisters all live there. You never know. Maui was very good to us. We do hope that where ever it is its a quicker stop, and we can plan another trip.
Viciten Loreto Baja California Sur. Gracias
curious as to what your plans are after you finish your adventure!! Work etc. as you are obviously far too young to retire!
Good question. It's one a lot of people are curious about.
Amie and I have tried to pursue carriers that are generally more excepting of gaps in our resumes. In other words potential employers aren't too turned off by us being "out of the industry" for a couple of years. Amie is a licensed massage therapist and I am a licensed boat captain. We have both maintained our licenses and will most likely return to that work when the trip is over. We also have additional funds set aside to help us get settled back in somewhere in the USA when that time comes.
Seems complicated to take your truck on a Mexican ferry, I travel on Canadian ferries and all they don't even ask for ID, just vehicle length and height. Great videos, thanks!
It's a bit of a complicated situation because the ferry takes you across state orders and the states on the Baja Peninsula have different vehicle importation rules then the rest of Mexico. Plus they are trying to hinder illegal trafficking of guns, weapons, etc.
The Traveling Together Journal
Many countries stop all traffic at checkpoints at state/provincial borders. It seems funny to Europeans, Americans and Canadians, but it is common most elsewhere where there is a government with (somewhat) firm control trying to keep it that control.
Hello from Vermont! Thinking about heading down to Costa Rica. Wondered about the supposed dangers of traveling through Mexico and/or Latin America? Are there thieves as is warned?
Yes, there are thieves. Unfortunately every country I have ever been to (including USA) has thieves.
Most are looking for a low risk opportunity to snatch something while nobody is looking. There are some who are willing to be violent though of course with muggings or armed robbery.
I don't know the stats about thieves per capita of any of the countries. I've tried to find it before, but I'm not sure it exists with any accuracy.
Enjoying this series. What year is your T100? What brand of tires did you use on that trip to Mexico? Very impressive! New subscriber from eastern Ventura County (40 miles from Ojai).
It's a 1995 T100. Tires. are BFG KO2 All terrains. Welcome aboard Craig😁
@@TheTravelingTogetherJournal thank you kindly for the intel. My daughter and I love Jager.
@@craighiebert3384 He was an awesome adventure buddy!
Where did you get your mainland Mexico vehicle permit? Did you get it in Tijuana or was there some place to get the permit in La Paz before you loaded the vehicle on to the ferry?
We got it in Mexicali (the US/Mex border). From what I researched, the policy on whether or not you can get a TIP in La Paz keeps changing back and forth. I would recommend getting it at the border if you can. If you are already down south, you might as well try in La Paz.
So, does the lack of mention or video of multiple bathroom trips mean that the free food on the ferry did not cause bouts of fire hole with explosive mud?
Yeah. no issues. which was extra fortunate since 1/4 of the other passenger apparently get sea sick very easily.
Mahalo!
How much did you pay for the car on the ferry?
This is an older video, so prices may have changed, but we payed 2700 pesos. It also depends on your vehicle. We showed going to the office and getting our tickets in La Paz in episode 12: th-cam.com/video/sM3bdVEs3fg/w-d-xo.html
How much was it and can you just stay in the car all through?
This was a few years ago, so I'm sure the prices have changed, but you can check out the Baja Ferries website. You are not allowed to stay in your car while the ferry is in motion.
Okay- so Jaeger is setting some unrealistic dog expectations here. Dude's a pro traveler that is totally chill, meanwhile, one of my dogs is a touch-tinkler that enjoys dragging a 5lbs bag of potatoes out of the pantry around the house, because what the hell else are you gonna do with a bag of potatoes? And the other thinks the kitty litter box is his very own Almond Roca factory. FML
LOL!
He made a good comeback after all those eye shenanigans
In Mexico it can be economical to rent condos and more comfortable; thus, I wonder why many take RV's and pay for space when they can live in more comfort w/ a condo or house?
I can't speak for anyone else, but we like to travel with our camper so that we can stay places that don't have hotels or houses for rent, like remote beaches or in the mountains where we can get away from the crowds and enjoy the natural beauty of the countries we are fortunate enough to be traveling through.
That being said we did rent a room in someone's house for a while and we've staid in plenty of hotels when it seemed appropriate. It all just depends on the situation and how we're feeling. But it is nice to have the option of just pulling off some where and setting up camp if you feel like it.
Volaris vs Baja ferry quien de los 2 hacen menos tiempo a Mazatlan el que llegue primero gana
Why is hubby getting the 3rd degree?😊
hello!! one of my dreams is to do what you guys are doing all the way down to the tip of South America. I have a question?? We took a trip road trip to Canada and had a horrible time accessing our money. Everywhere we went to access it we would be flagged and would not be able to make purchases even though we called the bank and told them what our travel arrangements were. Can you give some tips on how you handle your monetary management in the different countries?
Rafael Fernandez yes. We opened a Charles Swab account. We linked our separate accounts to a joint account. so that allows us to have 4 separate cards to use if anything were to happen. We have had to make just two calls ever to the bank to get money but it was sorted in minutes. Hope that helps. They also refund all ATM fees!!!
oh and those two times are over a year. one was when we first got going, and the other was a very strange spending day for us.
The Traveling Together Journal thanks I'll look into this method of accessing our accounts.
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If travelling with pets and the animal has to be in a crate, invest in doggie pads tp put in the crate.
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