This video contains the best and worst of TH-cam Comments. I’ve got to say I love this community - all of you. From the tough words that make me pause and reflect, to the outrageous that make me burst into laughter - And of course, most of all, the kind hearted, beautiful comments that share your own life lessons and offer support & encouragement me and and everyone else sharing the adventure. Thank you everyone for being part of the Kombi Life community for the past 10 years + 💕 WATCH FAITH'S KOMBI LIFE SERIES HERE - th-cam.com/video/vlUJUPaL9sc/w-d-xo.html
ben normally i would say your relationship your bisness but your bisness is youtube and we are invited....there will be the usual crosssection of comments from ignorant to informed and all points in between .although you havent succeeded in this relationship you have gained knowledge, the question is how you choose to apply it. perhaps find a travel companion first then see if a relationship is possible is a better plan of attack than seeking a companion as a travel partner. thanks for the videos
Dude has stop with the drama, I said that years ago. No one is watching and cares. Get off that island, find you a street woman, start driving this kombi bus and put your editing skills to use. Keep your drama for yourself and bring back the adventure, the dreams, the break downs, the rebuilds, the crazy random showers, the unknown, the strangers sleepover and you will see everyone will come back and cheer you up. Cheers and don't go to bed before you get home.
Not gonna lie. I like the content of this dude traveling solo more than when he had a girlfriend. There were more adventure, carelessness, undomesticated freedom that can only be in a guy without responsibility. The south america travel was the best in that sense
He is still human being, wired to find a long meaningful connection. I travelled the world solo with my tent for 7 years, found a country I like and as much as I enjoyed my solo adventure, the freedom and the joy, I too started craving someone to share sunsets with. And I don't know if @kombilife would agree, but finding a partner when you've experienced the ultimate freedom is way harder. I often come across men who compare their life with mine - so I mostly don't talk about my adventures as it scares too many men away. Hardcore travellers also have a very different perspective of life and from my experience I can say that my conversations with my travelling friends are very different to the ones that I have with my other friends. Travelers are a bit more minimalistic and true adventurers find their kick in challenges. Like: having to reheat a hot water bottle after every 2 hours, because it's -10 degrees in the tent in Alaska, or having to dig a hole to poop, or waking up from Hippos in the middle of the night. I was bitten by a dog in Nicaragua, had food poisoning a hand full of times, was robbed in Ruanda and still, nothing could stop me from travelling. You are either the type of person for this lifestyle or you aren't. All the best to @kombilife to find true love! I also truly believe that I will find the lid to my pot. Someone who isn't intimidated by a woman who has experienced life 😂.
I hit a point in trucklife when I wanted to go home and, just saying, there was a lot of rain. He was very sweet and made me bacon wrapped scallops on the tailgate, in the rain. That was 44 years ago, we did get married and ultimately it didn't work out, but since then I VW vanlifed with my daughters every summer and now I'm on my own with a Jetta Wagon, carcamping. Being dry, warm and comfortable has everything to do with it, and maybe a fridge.
Sometimes we love the idea of being a nomad and traveling all the time and living our lives full of adventures, but when we face the realities is way different from what we thought we would like to do. It is not bad, or wrong. It doesn't even have to do with the person we are traveling with. It is simply trying a new road, sometimes we hit another road and we continue our route, and sometimes we just hit a dead end. You both tried, and it didn't work. Nothing to blame, nothing to feel bad about. It is simply life. There are people that will walk with us for a short time and others for a lifetime, but they all make our lives richer and teach us something along the way. Keep sharing your adventures we enjoy so much!
It's easy for us voyeurs to think we've got it all figured out. People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You and Faith handled your time together and your parting admirably. Thanks for sharing your life with us. ❤️🩹
Thanks for sharing Ben .. we are full time in the van now 7 months .. and almost 25 years together …. And my god at times it’s still bloody difficult …:)
Hi Ben Good on you for addressing these comments!! I hope you will continue in your journey, (literally!), and I'm sure that when you least expect it you will meet a fellow seasoned traveler and lots of common interests!
I love the honest, chilled-out, vulnerable and at times sassy vibes in this video. Thank you for making us a part of your life, even when it sometimes comes at the expense of yours.
You have known some seriously nice girls, but living life in a cramped tin box and on the road just isn’t for everyone and it can take some time to realise that. Nobody can pretend if their heart really isn’t in it. Good luck in the future Ben - you deserve a great partner.
Yes. Add to that being on TH-cam and having to smile/ perform for the camera, no privacy, etc. Maybe at first it was OK with her (either Faith or Leah) until she/ they found out that it wasn't OK.
I'd not make it a day. I have never met any person that I'd like to spend all day every day. Not built for that. I'm very impressed with your travels and friends . It's a great group, and I commend you all for your abilities to support one another!!
All the best from me here in Australia, I have watched Kombi Life from the beginning, love the channel and think you are amazing. All the very best Faith for your future and thank you for sharing your travels with Ben. I hope you will look back with fond memories. Love to you both.
I blame the breakup on the poodle lol. Faith is adorable. But her pup is a town dog who wishes to live out it's life on a soft couch and get it's nails painted in pretty colors.
Long time subscriber, first time commenter. You seem like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders in this video. It’s sad when a relationship breaks down but it’s what you fail at in life that makes you stronger and both your futures will benefit from the experiences and memories you shared together. All the best to both of you.
Ben, I’ve followed your channel for a few years and am in awe of how you put yourself out there. Same for the people you share the journey with. I subscribe to “you meet someone for a reason or a season”. It’s usually years later that you realise how each has enriched your lives. Good on Faith for giving it a crack and good on you for continuing to allow us all to vicariously experience it all.
@@KombiLife Exactly a where are they now video with all the people that have been in the kombi come together for a party and tell their story about the kombi! ✌️
I find it so hard to watch since Leah left. My heart is broken and kombi life hasn't been the same without her. I just wanted Faith and her evil dog to go away at ever turn. I love you Ben & Alaska been here since day one. We gotta find you the right fit. I can't see you giving up the road for love even if you say you will. Nobody should ever need to change you to love you. All the best Rachael , Charles & Dolly dog
So sorry you had to do this video. You guys are both awesome and thank you for sharing your lives with the world. Unfortunately people say nasty things they are just morons, you and faith will be fine and will have epic travels. Being a vlogger also we get crap from people but just don't take any notice and we just get on with us 👍 stay safe and keep up the amazing vlogs x Jilly & Steve x Ps alaska is your best travel companion 🐕
Well Ben , I’m sorry it didn’t work out with Faith , she was awesome and willing to give it a try ! I’ve followed you since the beginning and will always enjoy whatever you post because it’s always been from the Heart 👍🏻😉
I've been on the road with my partner for just over a year now, and I'm not going to lie, its been really hard and has pushed our relationship to the very limit. It's very hard to be there 24/7/365 with no bumps in the road. But on the other hand the things we've shared together have been amazing and we've had so much fun.
The big elephant in the room is.....starting a relationship and wanting a family. Other nomad life is homeschooling your kid in a van but not for everyone. The spark might or will be there with Ben❤ but just hard to see a future unless you are ok with digital nomad and no kids/homeschooling kids in anvan.
En, you are a real human being who shares much of his life, worts and all, with this of us who are interested. I appreciate that and find nothing unusual in you or your life style except that you are such a good and honest story teller and have become a hell of a videographer over the years. I am a lover of dogs and vintage VWs myself and love to travel in my Vanagon and if a woman has problems with those things find she’s probably not the right one for me. You’re a great guy and will surely find the one if you stay at it (as I know you are). All the best!
I find it hard to create my vanlife or hiking films with other people. It takes a special kind of patience to wait for me to go get the tripod 107 times on a single adventure.
Ben, I would love to see anyone in the comments to display, for the world, their relationships. Only once we all have a full deep look into their life; then their opinion should be considered.
Honestly your BEST videos were where you were traveling single and rebuilding your engine 20 times and living. The relationship van life was more dull, but it’s not as bad as watching people sailing around the world single, who eventually get married and then have babies in the videos while still sailing.
I won't comment on the past relationships at this point to much. It takes a unique individual to want to do Van life fulltime while documenting for the internet, and it's an even harder to find a partner that's deeply compatible to join in on all that. Here's to a long and adventurous companionship with Pamela. 🎉 😉
Sorry to hear of the breakup… as beautiful as the dogs are, a small van, two adults and two dogs will add so much more stress to the everyday stresses life will bring, e.g van breaking down
^^This. This is the uncomfortable truth no one has spoken. Guessing that Ben won't commit to either marriage or children. No blame, but it's challenging to continue on an aimless journey with a foundation of an uncertain relationship.
Hang in there buddy. Everything has a way of working out. If you’re around let’s try and meet up, we are returning to our camper in storage near Le Mans in a few weeks.
I’ve been following Ben since Perú and I really enjoy his videos. I think this is a hard job but some people look at it as a fucking vacation or something cool to do. Like being in a band. Just keep doing your thing bro!!! Un abrazo desde Perú!!!!!!
Don’t listen to trolls!!! While I don’t like when your relationships end, I’m honored that you’re strong enough to share it with us. As a huge admirer of your channel, I think not all relationships are meant to last forever and once they’ve run their course, it’s best to move on with love. You’re doing great Ben ❤. If you’re looking for forever, then she’s out there going through relationship struggles just like you ❤
Honestly, I think a bigger van would make it easier to find a life partner to share the journey with. You aren’t young anymore and women your own age are more likely to have their own home. They know what they’re giving up. It’s hard to make something that small feel like home. It’s harder on your body, sleep, diet and skin, even more hard when you’re on camera to not look your best. A bigger van is totally doable for many women full time but I don’t know a lot of van life couples with vans as small as yours. Best of luck though, I have been a long time viewer and wish you all the best.
No point dwelling on the break ups, celebrate having met and enjoyed the relationship. In the future, perhaps part time the Kombi with living in a fixed place perhaps, worked during lockdown, or perhaps just feature them less in the videos. I’m sure there’s a few ways you can alter the set up without having to give up Kombi Life. Onwards and upwards.
It was difficult for me and my partner. We started off long distance (me in europe him in south america), so even when he moved to a (different) country in europe, it was still fine. He's been along for a week or two at a time, and we bth realised its not really his thing as much as its mine. Our current plans are for me to travel for 3-4 years while he finishes up his studies, and then when he finishes we might do a year together, and probably move in together after that
There sure was a lot of crazy comments. Ben you make the kombi life easy for whoever is rolling with you. Small or large van, some people can’t handle the life. My wife and I are all in. I retire in 2 years she has 5 more after me. We are compatible for whatever size camper van. There is a spirit out that who is all on board to the kombi life. You got this broski. Your on a wonderful life adventure. My man be patient. God has the one for you. Don’t rush it.
I love Kombi Life , I have been folowing the channel for like 7 or 8 years and it helped me during moments of some sadness . One thing that I believe is playing this game on extra hard is the Kombi , is too old , to prone to break , if you add this to bad climate, is not the same to break in Brazil than to break in Ireland , you add extra problems , a relationship has issues, if you add motor issues and cold related ones, well. Also most people, not all, cant take discomfort for such a long Time . People likes routine . This has way too many variables that are double edge .
Some of those comments are really quite horrible. An extreme lifestyle isn't for everyone, but it is for some people, and you'll find the right person in time :) I'm glad all my break-ups aren't on TH-cam, that must be tough and vulnerable.
Better to be honest about these things, I never thought the chemistry was right from the start. Also didn’t think she had that wild side that you need to spend long periods in a small van, she always seemed more of a conventional kind of girl. Not a judgement at all, we are who we are, but you won’t last long on the road unless it’s really in your bones.
Time for another Has at Alaska series. Love your content in general, but that series seemed to bring more fun, more culture and def more people. Those people contributed uniquely, in their own unique way which brought something new to each episode.
I follow a lot of van life/nomadic life channels and the only one where the relationship has flourished is Craig and Aimee from Kinging-It! (Wales) Maybe connect with them and their tribe to see if your other half is looking for you. I think one has to be completely comfortable with being uncomfortable and comfortable with having no alone time to make a good fit. That's tough to find, mate. Best of luck to both of you!
Ben I have loved all the adventures, and all the ladies, and Faith is lovely and such a trooper doing that breakup video. I know you are heading in a great direction now Ben, and I look forward to seeing that all develop. As for the few outspoken keyboard knockers, well all popular TH-cam channels have them, embrace them, it's great for the TH-cam algorithm 😆 Awesome video comeback to them Ben, very entertaining, onward and forward, safe travels Kombi crew 😀
Hi Ben, I haven't been with your channel for long, so I don't know you all that well, but I feel for you. No matter the reasons for a break-up, it is always painful. From the little I've seen of Faith, I believe she cares about you, & when someone cares about you, it is painful for them too. The one thing I do know, is that travelling eases the pain. I wish you both well. Sending a big virtual hug your way.
Well if you ever decide to renovate again, you could consider creating a pop up. I know there are issues with setting up but you can use more of the full width above. Then you could also reconfigure the lower half to include a toilet of some sort.
find someone to full time relationship but part time bunk with you, who has their own thing going, working on their own schedule but who also can't live without adventure
I wonder if some of the critical people watching approach TH-cam content the same as scripted television programs. TH-cam vloggers are showing their personal lives, and comments should be filtered through the realization that we, the viewers, have a drastically simplified version of the creators' experience. Relationships are complicated, new ones even moreso, new ones in vanlife whilst filming personal elements face Herculean challenges. Agreed with you, Ben, about having to address some things and keep other things personal; yet another skill TH-camrs learn under fire, eh? I am touched and honored to be included with the comments you found supportive. As always, looking forward to a story for next time. 😎👍
Good video Ben. Ypu boiled it down good! Sorry, it didn't work out with your love life but. You can still have great adventures. If you don't think about it, it will come naturally..
As a girl, I can't see myself doing it forever (or indefinitely). I can do a 2-week van life holiday (or even a month) but I'd like to return to my home, my job, etc. Some girls can be nomads but I think most girls would like some stability. I think that's what happened with Leah(?) too - maybe she realised that constant travelling was not for her. Add to that the pressures of being on YT & no privacy.
I watched the video and it looked like the man was reaching out for connection by touching and she looked like shed mentally left already. Which is sad. I wish both of you the best. Hope both of you fibd a great match.
Hay brother me and my mum (75) have watched all your videos outside of the big America trip... i have travelled 70.000 kilometers by land across 35 country's including tue entire radius of Australia ..also have a Brazilian kombi...some friendly advice you need to get on the road with your brother that was the most fun content for a while...all in all relationships are a bit boring so this reflects on your videos a little even know you do a great job in creating some very professional content..I crossed the entire length of central america this year by land and the only people I seen that where not allways having the time of their lives where those dudes in a relationship.....you and you brother get on the road and head east to Australia direct route to messing finish the round the world series.. good look take care keep dreaming keep traveling kombi's for ever x
Honestly I file this subject under "none of my business". You explained why she wouldn't be seen on the channel again, the audience doesn't really need any more information and most of the people making negative comments don't know how relationships work.
Van life is pretty well done isnt it? I used to follow a handful of vanlifers, quite enjoyed them but they have all moved on to other things, starting families, businesses, building homes etc. Van life, if it continues, is definitely for 20 somethings. They're the only ones able to adapt and enjoy. LOL. Not for 40 yr oĺds
Your hair looks tossed & relaxed. Your humor seems upbeat. I hope you find a woman who is as much of an adventure seeker & nomad as you. Faith was a very beautiful young lady; but, she appeared to have reservations from the get go - not so much about you - but, van life. (or so it appeared to me) It's not a lifestyle for everyone; but, when it is - it must be crazy fun! We're all with you to see where your next road of adventure and life leads!
Why dont you try having a partner with their own van and travel like that? Maybe more in costs but its fun in a convoy and you have your own space and method of escape for free time
Once the newbie chemicals wore out AKA you know when you get butterflies just thinking about the person and you can’t wait to touch them? Then it must have been a simple case of there was nothing left for one or both of you. Time to move on in separate directions. If it’s meant to be the two of you will soon realize you can’t live without one another, doubtful.
Only 4! My sister in law, a non van lifer, claims 58 past relationships before she finally met my brother and married him. Hang in there, the right person is out there. It must be difficult to not have relationships strain with the confines of van life and yet sharing all your moments on line aways trying to stay upbeat and positive.
This video contains the best and worst of TH-cam Comments. I’ve got to say I love this community - all of you. From the tough words that make me pause and reflect, to the outrageous that make me burst into laughter - And of course, most of all, the kind hearted, beautiful comments that share your own life lessons and offer support & encouragement me and and everyone else sharing the adventure. Thank you everyone for being part of the Kombi Life community for the past 10 years + 💕
WATCH FAITH'S KOMBI LIFE SERIES HERE - th-cam.com/video/vlUJUPaL9sc/w-d-xo.html
ben normally i would say your relationship your bisness but your bisness is youtube and we are invited....there will be the usual crosssection of comments from ignorant to informed and all points in between .although you havent succeeded in this relationship you have gained knowledge, the question is how you choose to apply it. perhaps find a travel companion first then see if a relationship is possible is a better plan of attack than seeking a companion as a travel partner. thanks for the videos
Great video Ben! Just be you...that's what I tuned in for Soo many years ago...and for many years to come. Nooice! 😎 STOC
Bro is married to the road
Top comment right here ^
Dude has stop with the drama, I said that years ago. No one is watching and cares. Get off that island, find you a street woman, start driving this kombi bus and put your editing skills to use. Keep your drama for yourself and bring back the adventure, the dreams, the break downs, the rebuilds, the crazy random showers, the unknown, the strangers sleepover and you will see everyone will come back and cheer you up. Cheers and don't go to bed before you get home.
@johnkelly6888 your not wrong back to his roots, he needs to go back to south America or Asia or some
Not gonna lie. I like the content of this dude traveling solo more than when he had a girlfriend.
There were more adventure, carelessness, undomesticated freedom that can only be in a guy without responsibility.
The south america travel was the best in that sense
I also enjoyed that time in my life, and am equally looking forward to the next phase of adventures
He is still human being, wired to find a long meaningful connection. I travelled the world solo with my tent for 7 years, found a country I like and as much as I enjoyed my solo adventure, the freedom and the joy, I too started craving someone to share sunsets with. And I don't know if @kombilife would agree, but finding a partner when you've experienced the ultimate freedom is way harder. I often come across men who compare their life with mine - so I mostly don't talk about my adventures as it scares too many men away. Hardcore travellers also have a very different perspective of life and from my experience I can say that my conversations with my travelling friends are very different to the ones that I have with my other friends. Travelers are a bit more minimalistic and true adventurers find their kick in challenges. Like: having to reheat a hot water bottle after every 2 hours, because it's -10 degrees in the tent in Alaska, or having to dig a hole to poop, or waking up from Hippos in the middle of the night. I was bitten by a dog in Nicaragua, had food poisoning a hand full of times, was robbed in Ruanda and still, nothing could stop me from travelling. You are either the type of person for this lifestyle or you aren't. All the best to @kombilife to find true love! I also truly believe that I will find the lid to my pot. Someone who isn't intimidated by a woman who has experienced life 😂.
He was younger... He will still have adventures. But best things in life are better shared.
In case Faith is reading those comment I just wanna make you sure that you know that you look like such a nice person. ❤️
The internet can be bonkers at times, good to see you can have a laugh about it all!
I hit a point in trucklife when I wanted to go home and, just saying, there was a lot of rain. He was very sweet and made me bacon wrapped scallops on the tailgate, in the rain. That was 44 years ago, we did get married and ultimately it didn't work out, but since then I VW vanlifed with my daughters every summer and now I'm on my own with a Jetta Wagon, carcamping. Being dry, warm and comfortable has everything to do with it, and maybe a fridge.
Sometimes we love the idea of being a nomad and traveling all the time and living our lives full of adventures, but when we face the realities is way different from what we thought we would like to do. It is not bad, or wrong. It doesn't even have to do with the person we are traveling with. It is simply trying a new road, sometimes we hit another road and we continue our route, and sometimes we just hit a dead end. You both tried, and it didn't work. Nothing to blame, nothing to feel bad about. It is simply life. There are people that will walk with us for a short time and others for a lifetime, but they all make our lives richer and teach us something along the way. Keep sharing your adventures we enjoy so much!
It's easy for us voyeurs to think we've got it all figured out. People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You and Faith handled your time together and your parting admirably. Thanks for sharing your life with us. ❤️🩹
Leah and you seemed compatible and in love. Would fight for that
Thanks for sharing Ben .. we are full time in the van now 7 months .. and almost 25 years together …. And my god at times it’s still bloody difficult …:)
Best of luck!
Hi Ben
Good on you for addressing these comments!!
I hope you will continue in your journey, (literally!), and I'm sure that when you least expect it you will meet a fellow seasoned traveler and lots of common interests!
I love the honest, chilled-out, vulnerable and at times sassy vibes in this video. Thank you for making us a part of your life, even when it sometimes comes at the expense of yours.
You are so welcome!
I appreciate you protecting women. Thank you, women aren't crazy and we definitely know what we want. :)
Always!
@kombilife it is a solid look for a man. Been a follower since Mexico and I built out a rig and lived in it for 2.5 years.
You have known some seriously nice girls, but living life in a cramped tin box and on the road just isn’t for everyone and it can take some time to realise that. Nobody can pretend if their heart really isn’t in it.
Good luck in the future Ben - you deserve a great partner.
Yes. Add to that being on TH-cam and having to smile/ perform for the camera, no privacy, etc. Maybe at first it was OK with her (either Faith or Leah) until she/ they found out that it wasn't OK.
I'd not make it a day. I have never met any person that I'd like to spend all day every day. Not built for that. I'm very impressed with your travels and friends . It's a great group, and I commend you all for your abilities to support one another!!
All the best from me here in Australia, I have watched Kombi Life from the beginning, love the channel and think you are amazing.
All the very best Faith for your future and thank you for sharing your travels with Ben. I hope you will look back with fond memories. Love to you both.
I blame the breakup on the poodle lol. Faith is adorable. But her pup is a town dog who wishes to live out it's life on a soft couch and get it's nails painted in pretty colors.
Poodles will do that.
I love you both and will greatly miss Faith. Thank you so much for sharing
Ben, that was fun! Please do more like this. Not just at the end of a relationship. You have some funny and switched on, and supportive followers.
Thanks for the feedback. You’ll see more like this when Kombi Life 4.0 starts rolling. We will have some things to discuss.
It's more like 15 days 🤣🤣😂😂... perfect!
Long time subscriber, first time commenter.
You seem like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders in this video. It’s sad when a relationship breaks down but it’s what you fail at in life that makes you stronger and both your futures will benefit from the experiences and memories you shared together.
All the best to both of you.
I appreciate your comment (finally! 😉)
Thanks for noticing, I do feel like I’m really in a great place these days.
The decision of fitting a narrow bed in Kombi is single-handedly causing all of this ;)
Do not get into a long relationship! (Go to go, my wife is calling) 🤣
Have you tried “Gay combi life” yet 🤔
May as well give it a go 👍
Your last comments are so right. It's the life style, Takes an unusual person that is prepared to live it! There are very few around.
Ben, I’ve followed your channel for a few years and am in awe of how you put yourself out there. Same for the people you share the journey with. I subscribe to “you meet someone for a reason or a season”. It’s usually years later that you realise how each has enriched your lives. Good on Faith for giving it a crack and good on you for continuing to allow us all to vicariously experience it all.
The fact you have a tinder profile says everything.
I appreciate you watching that far into the video, and you’re comment. FWIW - that was also a joke, and I my phone is dating app free ✌️
@@KombiLifemy mom liked your profile.
YouDidntGetTheJoke
Content gold my friend you need to do a reunion series where you meet up with all your friends and love's from passed episodes
Like this one? 8 YEARS LATER - Life After Hasta Alaska // S05E11
th-cam.com/video/69qFkxtlrII/w-d-xo.html
@@KombiLife Exactly a where are they now video with all the people that have been in the kombi come together for a party and tell their story about the kombi! ✌️
I find it so hard to watch since Leah left. My heart is broken and kombi life hasn't been the same without her. I just wanted Faith and her evil dog to go away at ever turn. I love you Ben & Alaska been here since day one. We gotta find you the right fit. I can't see you giving up the road for love even if you say you will. Nobody should ever need to change you to love you.
All the best Rachael , Charles & Dolly dog
So sorry you had to do this video. You guys are both awesome and thank you for sharing your lives with the world. Unfortunately people say nasty things they are just morons, you and faith will be fine and will have epic travels. Being a vlogger also we get crap from people but just don't take any notice and we just get on with us 👍 stay safe and keep up the amazing vlogs x Jilly & Steve x
Ps alaska is your best travel companion 🐕
Sorry you had to go through that
That’s nice of you to say that, honestly you get used to it after a while.
Well Ben , I’m sorry it didn’t work out with Faith , she was awesome and willing to give it a try ! I’ve followed you since the beginning and will always enjoy whatever you post because it’s always been from the Heart 👍🏻😉
Life's hard and harsh also personal.I wish you both nothing but the best going forward.Blessings on you both.
I've been on the road with my partner for just over a year now, and I'm not going to lie, its been really hard and has pushed our relationship to the very limit. It's very hard to be there 24/7/365 with no bumps in the road.
But on the other hand the things we've shared together have been amazing and we've had so much fun.
The big elephant in the room is.....starting a relationship and wanting a family. Other nomad life is homeschooling your kid in a van but not for everyone. The spark might or will be there with Ben❤ but just hard to see a future unless you are ok with digital nomad and no kids/homeschooling kids in anvan.
En, you are a real human being who shares much of his life, worts and all, with this of us who are interested. I appreciate that and find nothing unusual in you or your life style except that you are such a good and honest story teller and have become a hell of a videographer over the years.
I am a lover of dogs and vintage VWs myself and love to travel in my Vanagon and if a woman has problems with those things find she’s probably not the right one for me. You’re a great guy and will surely find the one if you stay at it (as I know you are). All the best!
Thanks for your support 💕
I find it hard to create my vanlife or hiking films with other people. It takes a special kind of patience to wait for me to go get the tripod 107 times on a single adventure.
Come on?! You and I both know that TH-cam videos are created automatically, without effort or work! What is this tripod thing you speak of? 🤪
@@KombiLifeThe videos edit themselves too! I love that part of it haha
going for a 3/4 bed instead of a double was the beginning of the end. sleep is more important to sanity than storage.
Agreed.
To each his own; we all learn from experience; no judgements. It was a very memorable time for both of you!
Dang, I haven’t watched since Mexico and Hasta Alaska ….. I’m gonna have to start watching again
Welcome back Gibby
Ben, I would love to see anyone in the comments to display, for the world, their relationships. Only once we all have a full deep look into their life; then their opinion should be considered.
Love the videos! Long time watcher :) Good on you for keeping the chanel going so long!
Some of those comments were 😮 wishing you both all the best you are both awesome 🎉
Honestly your BEST videos were where you were traveling single and rebuilding your engine 20 times and living. The relationship van life was more dull, but it’s not as bad as watching people sailing around the world single, who eventually get married and then have babies in the videos while still sailing.
I won't comment on the past relationships at this point to much. It takes a unique individual to want to do Van life fulltime while documenting for the internet, and it's an even harder to find a partner that's deeply compatible to join in on all that.
Here's to a long and adventurous companionship with Pamela. 🎉 😉
They say sometimes love isn’t enough you know it’s true
Sorry to hear of the breakup… as beautiful as the dogs are, a small van, two adults and two dogs will add so much more stress to the everyday stresses life will bring, e.g van breaking down
woman's fertile years are precious, I doubt you'll find a keeper while you live this lifestyle.
^^This. This is the uncomfortable truth no one has spoken. Guessing that Ben won't commit to either marriage or children. No blame, but it's challenging to continue on an aimless journey with a foundation of an uncertain relationship.
I thought the comments were to harsh for you guys both in the breakup video.. you’re doing the best you. Thanks for sharing hard time old friend. 💕
Hang in there buddy.
Everything has a way of working out.
If you’re around let’s try and meet up, we are returning to our camper in storage near Le Mans in a few weeks.
I’ve been following Ben since Perú and I really enjoy his videos. I think this is a hard job but some people look at it as a fucking vacation or something cool to do. Like being in a band. Just keep doing your thing bro!!! Un abrazo desde Perú!!!!!!
Not many ladies can live permanently without a proper toilet. An RV may be preferable...
Don’t listen to trolls!!! While I don’t like when your relationships end, I’m honored that you’re strong enough to share it with us. As a huge admirer of your channel, I think not all relationships are meant to last forever and once they’ve run their course, it’s best to move on with love. You’re doing great Ben ❤. If you’re looking for forever, then she’s out there going through relationship struggles just like you ❤
Thank you
Honestly, I think a bigger van would make it easier to find a life partner to share the journey with. You aren’t young anymore and women your own age are more likely to have their own home. They know what they’re giving up. It’s hard to make something that small feel like home. It’s harder on your body, sleep, diet and skin, even more hard when you’re on camera to not look your best. A bigger van is totally doable for many women full time but I don’t know a lot of van life couples with vans as small as yours. Best of luck though, I have been a long time viewer and wish you all the best.
No point dwelling on the break ups, celebrate having met and enjoyed the relationship. In the future, perhaps part time the Kombi with living in a fixed place perhaps, worked during lockdown, or perhaps just feature them less in the videos. I’m sure there’s a few ways you can alter the set up without having to give up Kombi Life. Onwards and upwards.
It was difficult for me and my partner. We started off long distance (me in europe him in south america), so even when he moved to a (different) country in europe, it was still fine.
He's been along for a week or two at a time, and we bth realised its not really his thing as much as its mine. Our current plans are for me to travel for 3-4 years while he finishes up his studies, and then when he finishes we might do a year together, and probably move in together after that
I felt it wouldn't work with the Aussie girl when I heard you say "mum look at MY fridge"
All you can do is roll the dice, and never stop being afraid to roll them again.
There sure was a lot of crazy comments. Ben you make the kombi life easy for whoever is rolling with you. Small or large van, some people can’t handle the life. My wife and I are all in. I retire in 2 years she has 5 more after me. We are compatible for whatever size camper van. There is a spirit out that who is all on board to the kombi life. You got this broski. Your on a wonderful life adventure. My man be patient. God has the one for you. Don’t rush it.
Just saw your break-up video, and am now subbing because you seem pretty legit! 😊
I love Kombi Life , I have been folowing the channel for like 7 or 8 years and it helped me during moments of some sadness . One thing that I believe is playing this game on extra hard is the Kombi , is too old , to prone to break , if you add this to bad climate, is not the same to break in Brazil than to break in Ireland , you add extra problems , a relationship has issues, if you add motor issues and cold related ones, well. Also most people, not all, cant take discomfort for such a long Time . People likes routine . This has way too many variables that are double edge .
Okay the girlfriends and Volkswagen engines was funny😂😎🥃🚐☁️☁️☁️
Some of those comments are really quite horrible. An extreme lifestyle isn't for everyone, but it is for some people, and you'll find the right person in time :) I'm glad all my break-ups aren't on TH-cam, that must be tough and vulnerable.
Better to be honest about these things, I never thought the chemistry was right from the start. Also didn’t think she had that wild side that you need to spend long periods in a small van, she always seemed more of a conventional kind of girl. Not a judgement at all, we are who we are, but you won’t last long on the road unless it’s really in your bones.
Where is your tinder profile 😅
I wish you and those close to you all the best. It is unfortunate that you received poorly thought out comments
More power to both of you. That would of been hard to do. Some people like to comment like they know the personal side of things.
Time for another Has at Alaska series. Love your content in general, but that series seemed to bring more fun, more culture and def more people. Those people contributed uniquely, in their own unique way which brought something new to each episode.
I follow a lot of van life/nomadic life channels and the only one where the relationship has flourished is Craig and Aimee from Kinging-It! (Wales) Maybe connect with them and their tribe to see if your other half is looking for you.
I think one has to be completely comfortable with being uncomfortable and comfortable with having no alone time to make a good fit. That's tough to find, mate. Best of luck to both of you!
Isnt this just real life people come and go. Eventually he will meet the one who wants to be with him 24/7 and not have an issue. best of luck mate
Ben I have loved all the adventures, and all the ladies, and Faith is lovely and such a trooper doing that breakup video.
I know you are heading in a great direction now Ben, and I look forward to seeing that all develop.
As for the few outspoken keyboard knockers, well all popular TH-cam channels have them, embrace them, it's great for the TH-cam algorithm 😆
Awesome video comeback to them Ben, very entertaining, onward and forward, safe travels Kombi crew 😀
Hi Ben, I haven't been with your channel for long, so I don't know you all that well, but I feel for you. No matter the reasons for a break-up, it is always painful. From the little I've seen of Faith, I believe she cares about you, & when someone cares about you, it is painful for them too.
The one thing I do know, is that travelling eases the pain. I wish you both well. Sending a big virtual hug your way.
Thanks for that
Well if you ever decide to renovate again, you could consider creating a pop up. I know there are issues with setting up but you can use more of the full width above. Then you could also reconfigure the lower half to include a toilet of some sort.
There are those that do...and those that comment on the videos of those that do... I'm sure you don't worry about it.
👏 I don’t. 😊
find someone to full time relationship but part time bunk with you, who has their own thing going, working on their own schedule but who also can't live without adventure
on it
best of luck with that, a real Kombilife :) ... double entendre, and good for marketing ! @@KombiLife
I wonder if some of the critical people watching approach TH-cam content the same as scripted television programs. TH-cam vloggers are showing their personal lives, and comments should be filtered through the realization that we, the viewers, have a drastically simplified version of the creators' experience. Relationships are complicated, new ones even moreso, new ones in vanlife whilst filming personal elements face Herculean challenges.
Agreed with you, Ben, about having to address some things and keep other things personal; yet another skill TH-camrs learn under fire, eh? I am touched and honored to be included with the comments you found supportive. As always, looking forward to a story for next time. 😎👍
Cheers Aaron
Some people are pricks. Sorry you had to go through that
I'm sorry Ben don't give up someone will come along. Your a great guy so keep going. Faith good luck and much happiness. Not everyone can do it.
Good video Ben. Ypu boiled it down good! Sorry, it didn't work out with your love life but.
You can still have great adventures. If you don't think about it, it will come naturally..
Thanks for your support Jan 💕
The way i see it is that these girls don't want to make this there life.
As a girl, I can't see myself doing it forever (or indefinitely). I can do a 2-week van life holiday (or even a month) but I'd like to return to my home, my job, etc. Some girls can be nomads but I think most girls would like some stability. I think that's what happened with Leah(?) too - maybe she realised that constant travelling was not for her. Add to that the pressures of being on YT & no privacy.
Havent been here in a while but FAITH? Holy Cow.... last i remember you getting married... Holy smokes
You and your ex faith were kind, entertaining but not on the same page, it was bound to end and you will find another person, keep to what you want.
I watched the video and it looked like the man was reaching out for connection by touching and she looked like shed mentally left already. Which is sad. I wish both of you the best. Hope both of you fibd a great match.
Anyone else actually look for the Tinder link? 😝
I don't know you, have seen you drive past when I was in Jersey you seem a lovely person and you attract lovely people I'm sure you will stay mates.
Hay brother me and my mum (75) have watched all your videos outside of the big America trip... i have travelled 70.000 kilometers by land across 35 country's including tue entire radius of Australia ..also have a Brazilian kombi...some friendly advice you need to get on the road with your brother that was the most fun content for a while...all in all relationships are a bit boring so this reflects on your videos a little even know you do a great job in creating some very professional content..I crossed the entire length of central america this year by land and the only people I seen that where not allways having the time of their lives where those dudes in a relationship.....you and you brother get on the road and head east to Australia direct route to messing finish the round the world series.. good look take care keep dreaming keep traveling kombi's for ever x
Honestly I file this subject under "none of my business". You explained why she wouldn't be seen on the channel again, the audience doesn't really need any more information and most of the people making negative comments don't know how relationships work.
Travelling full time or part time isn't easy.
It's not for everyone.
Take no notice of the idiots.
Good luck to both of you now and in the future.
There's a couple travelling through both americas, with 2 big dogs in renault 4l converted to a camper .
Simbali expedition
Heading right over, dumping Kombilife immediately! j/k
Van life is pretty well done isnt it? I used to follow a handful of vanlifers, quite enjoyed them but they have all moved on to other things, starting families, businesses, building homes etc. Van life, if it continues, is definitely for 20 somethings. They're the only ones able to adapt and enjoy. LOL. Not for 40 yr oĺds
Your hair looks tossed & relaxed. Your humor seems upbeat. I hope you find a woman who is as much of an adventure seeker & nomad as you. Faith was a very beautiful young lady; but, she appeared to have reservations from the get go - not so much about you - but, van life. (or so it appeared to me) It's not a lifestyle for everyone; but, when it is - it must be crazy fun! We're all with you to see where your next road of adventure and life leads!
Faith was lovely, and George was cute. I feel for Alaska, she's lost two good friends.
thanks for the honest sharing ;-)
good luck
Sometimes relationships don’t work out that’s life. Ignore the negativity.
Get an indoor shower and toilet, problem solved. 😅 Best of luck!
Why dont you try having a partner with their own van and travel like that? Maybe more in costs but its fun in a convoy and you have your own space and method of escape for free time
Once the newbie chemicals wore out AKA you know when you get butterflies just thinking about the person and you can’t wait to touch them? Then it must have been a simple case of there was nothing left for one or both of you. Time to move on in separate directions. If it’s meant to be the two of you will soon realize you can’t live without one another, doubtful.
Pick me! I'll be your next vanlife adventure buddy!...currently married with 3 kids... that won't be a problem will it 😂😂
Only 4! My sister in law, a non van lifer, claims 58 past relationships before she finally met my brother and married him.
Hang in there, the right person is out there.
It must be difficult to not have relationships strain with the confines of van life and yet sharing all your moments on line aways trying to stay upbeat and positive.
The comment about travelling with alaska is epic...
alaska is epic