The same about Lundy Island off the Devon coast in England. Although we say "If you can see Lundy Island it's going to rain, if you can't see it, it already is!"
So as a downtown Portland resident I appreciate the honesty from Kara and Nate about what the city looks like to a visitor. Running through downtown every day I see a lot of people experiencing homelessness and boarded up windows. The homelessness problem seems to be a long-term issue for a city that tries its best to give these people a shot but is dealing with a serious housing shortage. The boarded up windows are obviously a result of the BLM protests that hit the news and the prep for protests after the election. There are many of the streets on the east side of the river that are much more pleasant right now. Hawthorne, Division, Mississippi, and Broadway to name a few. Portland is definitely going through a lot right now but I guess I just wanted to emphasize that there's plenty of fun things to do around here despite the struggles we're going through. Side note... pretty freaking cool seeing Kara and Nate on the same waterfront path I run on basically every day! 😄
@@AC-uh6ce I admittedly don't know a lot about the history of the Chinatown area which Voodoo sits right at the border of...but it's been rough for at least a few years there.
I’m pretty sure I was unknowingly 5 mins away from you most of the time while you were in Portland, which kills me. I wanted to thank you for re-recording your thoughts on Portland with the understanding of what is currently going on. As a city, we are going through a lot of change, hopefully for the better, which is even harder than normal because we have the eyes of the world on us. When it is safe to reopen everything I really think you owe to yourself to come back and see the splendor of our city. Also you haven’t even scratched the surface of what our city has to offer and you definitely need a local to show you around! My wife and I would be happy to volunteer. We’ve been following your travels since the trans Siberian train videos and we feel like we’ve seen lots of the world thanks to your videos. Have a great time in the PNW, and hopefully we can see you in our city again.
Change for the better in Portland? Hahaha. That's the funniest thing I heard in quite some time. Give major wheeler my regards... actually, scratch that.
Ted Wheeler, Antifa, BLM, the potential of seing a new rise of a "CHAZ/CHOP 2.0".. 100 days of riots, businesses leaving or going bankrupt.. Feel sorry for the decent people of Portland. But hopefully this will make people vote different there.
I agree! We’re going through a tough time right now and it really doesn’t represent the city right now. Everything happening is necessary and hopefully will lead to positive change. Outsiders truly can’t understand what is really going on and media isn’t properly portraying things. I’d love the chance to share them some of the great places to go as well! I think a lot of us locals definitely could have helped navigate things a bit better for them :)
@@PronatorsaurusTricepsus Yes, people protesting against fascism(I hope you know what that is before saying antifa) and for equity in the US to make it better for ALL people(BLM protests) is such a terrible thing for the US. I do hope people vote for change because America needs to keep up with the rest of the developing world.
I'm glad you took the bit out about Portland. From growing up in a city with a lot of poverty and social problems, my advice would be to acknowledge that the city is struggling (and acknowledge why and how it is struggling) but focus mostly on the positives, the changes taking place and the small businesses fighting in a tough environment.
@@brianleubitz I agree so much, lol. It’s not a bad part of town whatsoever. It’s just Portland. I was so confused when they said that. It’s a city with an incredibly poor infrastructure for houseless people.
I was in Portland a few years ago, and I had a great time walking around. It was good. I hope that the city overcomes whatever problems it is having now.
as an Oregon native I'm glad you guys kept in the Portland clips and were honest about your visit. The city is going through a lot right now and you guys were there with open minds and brought some light to a very dark time in the city's history. I'm glad you enjoyed Voodoo Nate those apple fritters are my favorite. So happy the coast treated you guys well its definitely my favorite place to be!
On September 1, 2019 my wife and I came across Vlog #664... "Our TINY HOME IN THE SWISS ALPS". We were curious and continued watching a few more from the Switzerland series. The drama of the glacier crossing hooked us and we needed to see more. On September 7, 2019 we began our journey and started with FIRST VLOG EVER and went one by one through the "Watch From The Beginning" playlist. On November 1, 2020 we finally caught up and were able to watch this video the same day it was posted. After spending hundreds of hours with you two I wanted to thank you! Our travel wish list has grown as we learned about familiar (and unfamiliar) countries and saw what experiences each destination had to offer. Thank you for sharing the videos and we look forward to the next one as you continue your adventure.
That was before the oh poor me and I can’t do this and I can’t do that. I’ll hang out with a family and kids on a bike trip during a pandemic while others are being safe.
@@andysmithson4568 I wonder why you would thing the bike trip wasnt safe? I believe everyone was social distancing before the start of the trip and they were literally in nature with their own supplies and bathroom all the way through. Except for maybe a grocery trip that a lot of people do i didnt see them actually doing anything that is considered bad??
To be honest, that particular video with the ill advised and terribly planned glacier trip is DEFINITELY not one to try to emulate. That was not their best work along with a few other missteps last year that were incredibly dangerous. I think they're learning from their mistakes though
It’s not just Portland. All major cities look like that downtown right now, at least on the west coast. It isn’t dangerous unless you’re actively protesting one way or another. Homelessness is also a huge issue but it doesn’t mean that cities aren’t safe or sketchy. I’ve lived in Portland and I visited this summer to see for myself what’s been going on. People are practicing their right to free speech and some bad eggs get violent, that’s all that is happening. It’s not a war zone in the slightest. And the homeless aren’t out to get you, they have bigger problems to deal with. These are trying times for everyone. And thank you for saying your opinion so respectfully. Love you guys and keep up the good work!
I have a college degree and am about to be homeless November 30th when my lease is up. I couldn't afford another lease somewhere else as I've been unemployed since May 💔 been selling all my belongings and trying to mentally prepare. My heart is broken. Praying for everyone struggling right now, no one deserves to be homeless.
16:40 That path is the path my family has walked on to get to the beach since I was born. There's something awesome about seeing two people that you appreciate doing the exact same things as you do and deriving the same amount of happiness
Kara My favorite Country you visited was Iraq. The Joy of all of the people that wanted to be included in your videos was amazing and something that is rare outside a group of children every once in a while. I'm happy you mentioned it in todays vlog, that made me smile and invoked this comment. safe travels kids
We met a really nice guy from Iraq in a hostel in Ukraine two weeks ago and he invited us to his home and we cannot wait to visit once the country opens. So amazing meeting people and changing the news stereotype.
@@goldenboyi1989 we do social distance. We are a married couple staying in private rooms. Trying to be as safe as we can and keep others safe too. Every hostel we have stayed in has been taking precautions to keep people safe. We met him in a common area and still kept social distance.
The world's smallest park is also the only park that anyone is allowed to landscape, no permissions needed. Sometimes it has leprechauns, gnomes, Barbie pools.... a tiny amusement park. The reason for the park is all that land was donated...providing there was a park there....they forgot to specify a required size....so the land got used for everything but a park and sold off, roads were made and really this park is an insult to the guy who donated it. Fyi durring a pandemic (portlanders take seriously) they CLOSED down, and all the riots was a really.bad time to visit. But the homeless are also a deterrent all the time now. When you go east in the Gorge visit the full sized Stonehenge on the Washington side near Briggs. Fun, beautiful and free. Also be sure to detour by the falls and take old Hwy 30 adds 20 minutes to your drive but you will never do a prettier or more scenic drive in your life!
Thank you for taking the time to reflect and give a fairer assessment of your time in Portland. Portlanders and their city are toughing through turbulent times right now. I’m so happy you decided not to sugar coat the camera, but at the same time to process that experience, seeking understanding over judgement. Travel really does help you grow and I’m so glad to be along for the ride with the two of you. Thank you 🙏
"UNDERSTANDING over JUDGEMENT" L I B E R A L S P E A K for "please, don't notice that I have crapped myself".....the turbulent times you are going through are because of turning your city over to anarchists and MARXISTS...allowing for FOUR MONTHS of riots and people being punched in the face and beat into comas....and you want "UNDERSTANDING over JUDGEMENT"??? I have a brain and my understanding is that y'all go down in flames if someone doesn't take control of the situation and return Portland to civilization.
@@hairyscotman As someone who visited Portland in 2019 I think you are being unfair. Yes, there was a lot of homeless and open drug use but at the same time, there were awesome beautiful areas. The day before we went downtown there was a protest. As someone coming from the East Coast that has been to Southern CA multiple times I was a little surprised with the Portland Downtown but at the same time we had so much fun at the Sunday market. If you have never step foot into a city don't judge it. It's like any other big city there are issues. Please don't turn Kara and Nates channel into where you can push your political viewpoints on a city you have never been to.
@@rockerbaby4880 I was there in 2019 and although it has it's good things, we went to a great steakhouse at the top of a hi rise, enjoyed the aerial tram, went to the famous bookstore and stuffed ourselves at Voodoo Donuts, we also felt the city was dirty everywhere and truly have no reason to see it ever again. I'm sure it's got some great people who live there, but the place is filthy and needs some major cleaning up, and that's not only from recent events.
@@rockerbaby4880 NO POLICE!!! Imagine criminals getting away with EVERYTHING and mobs roaming the streets in front of your house ALL NIGHT LONG....how does that sound to you?
I’m so glad Nate interrupted the video and, even though you didn’t have the best time of your lives, you didn’t let that negative perspective take over. I’m glad because I visited Portland about 2 years ago and had a blast. In fact, I made a special post on my social medias saying how happy I was for encountering what I described as “the nicest people in the US.” Everyone was extremely welcoming and did so much to help my friend and I when we needed information or anything else. Portland has a special place in my heart and I really hope they get back to being that happy & weird place they are! I also hope you both get the chance to visit the city again in a different time! ☺️
Dear Kara and Nate, My husband is Filipino-American, grew up in Oregon and before Covid, we go every year while based in the Philippines. As someone who loves Portland/Oregon, and as someone who lives in the Philippines and has traveled in places like Palawan, Boracay etc. Believe me when I say that in my own personal opinion, Portland is in the same level of love as I have for the Philippines and I think that's saying something. This year is not the best time to explore Portland but don't let that stop you from exploring it maybe in the future. In the same way that you did a do-over of Philippines because your 1st time was not good, give Portland another try next time.
Portland has been gross for the last couple years at least. We went there a couple years ago and almost everywhere we went the stench of vomit, urine and feces was overpowering.
I really appreciate you guys realizing your own negative reactions and restating your opinions on the city before just posting. Much respect to you guys! ☺️
@@marig.8656 how about the people that have been killed in this city during the NO POLICE times??? violent crime up over 65%??? are those REAL LIFE CONSEQUENCES???
I still think it was quite negative with the edit. A lot of cities look like that these days. They just happen to film in Portland. They didn't address deeper issues but just wrote off the city. Their word carries weight and they described Portland as being worse than Iraq. Way to further destroy tourism.
@@marig.8656 @Marina G. I am close and paying ESPECIALLY close attention...and if SHAMING is what the people of Portland need to stop electing such perfect IDIOTS to the Mayor seat and City Council so be it!...the city is going under and to hell in a handbasket....telling people to not notice or to not make JUDGEMENT is LAME....Portland and Seattle have been the laughing stocks of THE WORLD for almost 6 months...I have friends all over Europe and they cannot believe what is going on in both places and that nothing like that would be tolerated for a DAY in their country. To allow people to pull people out of cars and beat them into comas...to go up and down areas and break every glass in sight...to set a fire in the lobby of a high rise and NOTHING IS DONE by the DA but to release them. Not even the Oregon STATE Police will even be a part of such nonsense....and you want people to sugar-coat it? You are the kind of person that would vote in such idiots. The place is a scary dump....and getting worse...riots have happened in every part of the city....if you want me to post all the videos I have to back all of this up....I will be more than happy....
Hi. Sociology grad here 🤚 I don’t usually comment but the segment about Portland made me want to get some thoughts out. I don’t really have a clear suggestion for you guys, but I do want to encourage that you guys stay away from depicting people who are in homeless in a negative light. So I appreciate that Nate decided to take over that part. While I don’t think it’s wrong to express that you felt uncomfortable, I think it’s really important to acknowledge that homelessness in its self does not ruin a city, it’s how the city handles unemployment and also how other residence/society treat those who occupy public space when they do not have anywhere else to go. You are going to visit a lot of US cities that are probably struggling right now especially, and I do think it would better to show the reality so I’m glad you discussed the state of Portland right now. Maybe just reframing how you think on the subject and using a bit of research to explain what the city is going through ? It was interesting to see all the suggestions you received to stay away, because that just shows the common attitude that the city in "unpresentable" because of the homeless individuals who are "tainting" the city center. I’m not sure that I’m getting my point across, I just wanted to gently remind everyone that homelessness is a very big issue and blame should not rest on the shoulders of those who experience it.
Just FYI, that isn't the sketchy part of downtown, it's really close to where the Saturday Market is usually held, with live street music and tons of smiling faces but because of the unemployment rates a lot more people are homeless right now in Portland. I'm glad you found some places that made your visit worth it but I hope you will come back one day, when we are fully open, and get to see how cool it really is!
@@xDisturbed13 Detroit wasn't ruined by the people that lived there it was ruined by the corrupted government that was so far into debt they couldn't give enough to keep the city going. I've known plenty of people from that city, do you? It's sad when people visit a city during a pandemic and come to such a negative conclusion, it's worse when it's someone who's only read about them and decide to make such a hasty judgmental reply.
I guess the homeless camps and trash can be pretty shocking if you’re not from Portland. Many building downtown are boarded up because of riots that happen also every night. Portland used to be more lively and rich but there’s just not a ton of stuff you can do right now in downtown unless you work there because of COVID and the night protests or riots.
I understand your channel is a travel life vlog but It would have been a great opportunity to your explain to your viewers why Portland, especially downtown, is the way it is with protest and political unrest. You have a platform that you have created to help people not only enjoy your travels but educate and inform them.
The pandemic is actually the bigger culprit for that section. On top of a homeless situation that was already pretty bad before the pandemic. There are a lot of protests near me, and it doesn't look like that at all.
Portland was a dump long before the protests. We went there a couple years ago and almost everywhere we went the stench of vomit, urine and feces was overpowering.
My family lives in and around Portland. Those in Portland have moved away temporarily due to all the unrest. Portland is definitely “weird” and there is a HUGE homeless problem. But the situation now, is truly unprecedented. You saw Portland out of its true state and at its worst. It can be a quirky, interesting city filled with foodies and people who love the arts and their books!
I am so happy that you guys have finally made to Oregon. I have lived in Oregon my whole life and have experienced all these amazing places my whole life. I am so happy that you guys came to Portland with an open mind and knew that this is not how it has always been and hopefully wont stay like it is much longer. I really hope that you guys do come back and visit again, maybe during the summer time and found someone to show you guys around town. There is so much more to Portland then the city center. Also the beaches during the summer are so amazing. They my not be super hot but they are warm. The place that you stayed in Nehalem is so amazing cause you are able to just walk to the beach at night and have a bond fire and it is just so beautiful and you see all the stars. It it just magical and it is one of my favorite memories from my child hood. Thank you you for sharing your time in Oregon and also understanding that Portland is not all there is to are state and that Portland is not always like it is now. But it is very sad to see my home look the way it does thru others eyes. Love your vlogs and have been watching you for many years now and it made me so happy that you finally made it to the PNW!!!! Always remember to Keep Portland Weird!!!
As an Oregonian, I love Portland, but I think it's super fair to not have the best time there right now, and I appreciate you recognizing it! Hope the rest of your travels in Oregon are great! So excited you're here!!
My eyes literally welled up with tears when you were talking about Portland. I am a born and raised Oregon native and Portland has always been weird but beautiful. I was one of those on Instagram telling you to move along. Portland is just.....sad right now. Gone are the days of our beautiful downtown.
@@meijycakes cool weird people have been replaced by crazy people who think starting fire, tagging business, and general causing a rucus for 90+days is a good way to demonstrate to their fellow portland neighbors their political views.
@@soto3330 There is a lot more than that going on and you know it. I understand why K&N skimmed over the issues... but your response just simplifies for a specific agenda.
You know you are not the only one to have a Kara and Nate addiction when you keep refreshing UA-cam ahead of time and click as soon as you see the video being posted, only to find out that there are already 100+ comments...
I'm sorry you did not get the view of Mount Hood you were after, but am glad you found Voodoo Doughnuts, Multnomah Falls and the Pacific coast enjoyable. I appreciate your attempt to explain your feelings about Portland. 2020 has been a truly tumultuous year for this city. It has been at the heart of more than one national conversation this year. The pained and angry responses to racial inequality, white supremacy, police brutality, economic inequity, financial hardship and this deadly Virus have often spilled into our streets and are front and center in our consciousness (every day). I would not expect you to know that. Nor would that make for great entertainment on UA-cam. I understand that. Even so, I felt sad that the portion of the video showing Portland focused primarily on the area close to Voodoo Doughnuts. It IS one of the areas of this city that has been greatly impacted by the houselessness situation here. The problem has only grown bigger as more and more people have lost their jobs or been evicted due to COVID-19 related business closures and loss of income. While your video was panning across tents and shelters belonging to people living in rough circumstances, you said that these people you did encounter were not the ambassadors one would want for a city. I don't think they've ever claimed to be. In a perfect world they certainly wouldn't be. And yet, they ARE people and this is THEIR reality at the moment. It may not be pleasant to look at, and I think many Portlanders like myself DO find this unacceptable, but it is indicative of much larger societal problems that have yet to be addressed. The fact that anyone would have to choose to live that way in the richest country on earth is shameful. I understand that this was uncomfortable for you both and no doubt a stain on your travel vlog, but perhaps it will also draw attention to the incredible disparity in people's lived realities in this country. There IS way more to see here. It's unfortunate that you were unable to experience the West Hills, Japanese gardens, Forest Park, Columbia Gorge, Mount Tabor, North and South Portland, Mississippi, Hawthorne, Division and Metro areas, as well as the rivers. Maybe next time?
Very classy and mature response! After reading the comments calling them names, putting them down for their skin color and having a different view, it was nice to read this comment.
I’m from Portland, and I just want to say that I’m sorry you guys didn’t have a great Portland experience... I haven’t been downtown since January and am not eager to go with everything going on and businesses closed anyway. I hope our city will see some revival and you guys can come back at another time. ❤️ gotta finish that doughnut tour 😉
So much respect to how ya'll addressed the Portland situation! It takes a lot of respect to not completely trash the city for how it is right now. I think you both did a really nice job addressing the whole situation. PS.... Voo Doo is the best (from an oregonian so good taste Nate)
I am sure you don't want to disappoint anyone or any community, and that the pandemic is effecting travel... so just say " This was our experience" Love you both, been watching for year's!
As always, you guys nailed the Portland situation. From the very beginning, you have always been so mindful in your influence here on the platform and keeping it real. It's important to highlight the good of a place... as well as the bad, especially during difficult times like these. Some cities are booming... some are hurting, and in this case, showcasing that will help people make really sound informed decisions on where not to go. One of the many reasons I love you both so much. ❤️
I live in Oregon. Born and raised here and live about 30 min away from Portland. Never in my life, I've ever been so disappointed in my city. I feel terrible you saw us like this, this is not how it use to be. I love all that you guys do and thank you for giving Oregon a chance. The rest of oregon is beautiful though!
Quote of the Day “It’s ok if you fall apart sometimes, Tacos fall apart and we still love them.” Seriously though, if you are struggling with depression, mental health, suicidal thoughts, or being bullied, just know me and many others are here to talk. You are worth everything, and anything. Nothing can replace the soul of a human, whether it be a million dollars, I’d rather have you here on this planet with me. You are going to succeed one day, no doubt in my mind, things will get better. Hope it was a pleasure reading this, it was certainly one for me writing this, and please have an amazing day. #bullyingprevention #stopsuicide
100% agree with your statement and also if you are struggling with Suicidal thoughts, reach out via the national call line for help. The information you give is private and not shared and the number is 1-800-273-8255.
Generally a fan of your content, and I'll keep watching. Just keep things in perspective: interacting with less fortunate people in other countries = cool and educating. Interacting with less fortunate people in your own country = scary and no time for it. Best to retreat to the winery!
totally thought the same... I like you guys (Kara and Nate) but I'm guessing since you've never been on the West Coast and maybe are from affluent areas that then Portland and the struggles they've been going through (and are in) was a shock to you. Portland is not a "tourist" destination...although tourists go there. Its a place where people live....the ones that it's more "comfortable" for you to be around and the ones that are new to your experience. Welcome to broadening your understanding of your own country. :)
I just assume it will be very difficult to deal with the backlash of comment...the situation is very complicated and when you talk about a complicate situation you have always lot of people thinking only their view is the right one...is a sleepery slope and mabye is not worth the hassle
What you saw in PDX was a combination of factors. Due to Covid restrictions most businesses downtown have been closed since March, they were boarded up for security then, not because of the protests. The area near Voodoo is near two of the major houseless services/feeding centers so many of the houseless stay nearby. There is also a very large houseless camp nearby that the city set up when Covid hit in order to provide the houseless with adequate sanitation facilities so as to keep the virus from running rampant through that community. Finally, there are the protests. Oregon and Portland in particular is a progressive, activist state. We show up to protest. In normal times you can find a protest of some sort a few times a month. Given a righteous cause like the need for racial equity that the murder of George Floyd brought to the forefront and Portlander’s are in it for the long haul. Add the brutalization that protesters have experienced at the hands of Portland Police Bureau and the Dept of Homeland Security officers that were deployed here early in the summer and protesters are doubled down. Mainstream media hasn’t covered the protests evenly. To get a full flavor of the brutality you’d have to watch local freelance journalist and watch the lawsuits being filed against the city. That’s not to say that some protests haven’t devolved into riots or that during protests property damage hasn’t been done; at times it has. Realize that you saw Portland at it’s worst and it’s best. It’s economy is at its worst. Parts of downtown don’t look a beautiful as they usually do. Portland’s people & spirit is at its best trying to survive and to advocate and care for those who are in need. Come see us again when Covid restrictions lift. Watch how what happens in Portland is already bringing about changes in policing in the country. We are a beautiful city. Portland will be worth your second look.
In my experience with the Pacific Northwest, when the forecast calls for sunshine all day, it means, "sunshine with intermittent periods of rain," ha ha. When I lived in Vancouver (Canada, not Washington), nobody ever commented on the rain. Rain was unremarkable. They only ever commented when the sun came out, or when it snowed.
Hey Kara and Nate, neck gaiters/buffs are not good replacements for masks, they don't offer the same protection and let droplets pass through much more easily. I'm sure they're ok for outdoor settings, but hope when you're indoors you use proper masks (like Nate was wearing inside the lodge at the start of the video). Just looking out for your own safety!
I appreciate you shedding a light on the homeless situation in this video in Portland by showing images of homeless people sleeping on the streets but I don't necessarily appreciate you showing those images while saying these people aren't necessarily the people you want as ambassadors for your city... I hate to say it but a lot of homeless people have a lot of good opinions and points.. outlooks... all it takes is one missed paycheck to end up just like them... I've met a homeless person that used to be a lawyer made a couple bad decisions and now they're on the streets and do you mean to tell me that, that homeless person wouldnt be (educated or able to hold a structured conversation) a good person to talk to or ask about the city or even fun things they used to do in the city... Not all homeless people are bad and I hate the stigma that they are it's just simply not true.... Love your videos keep up the good work
Portland is hands down our favorite city in the US (after having RV'd across it for 4 years). We also lived there for a year before RV life. That being said, even before all of the upheaval, we never would recommend going downtown as any kind of introduction to the city. Yes there are a lot of homeless people and it's mostly commercial/ not residential. The city of Portland is so great because it's made up of a bunch of different neighborhoods. Personally, we lived in the NE part of the city, the Alberta street area is amazing- tons of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Everything is really spread out and that's why it's so great- you don't go to downtown to "go to Portland." Which is very different than other major cities. Also if you're looking for campground info in Oregon, we really enjoyed Harbor Vista County Park in Florence, Oregon. The sites are pretty spread out with lots of greenery in between, so you don't feel like you're right on top of your neighbors. Florence is a cute little coastal town that has these really cool sand dunes on the beach. People ride ATV's and stuff across them, or it's just a great place to walk along the beach. You can take a walk from the county park down to the beach- maybe like a 15 min walk (or drive down there) and you'll find secluded beaches all to yourselves!
Absolutely spot on about Portland. The eastside is what made me fall in love with the city and as a resident I rarely go downtown. I used to live near Alberta as well and it's still one of my favorite places to hang out. Currently live in N Portland and love it here too - lots of little local gems!
Florence is such a blast. So is Newport. Also whale watching in Depoe Bay in mid-December through mid-January is great as nearly 20,000 grey whales migrate south to Mexico for the winter. Late March to June is another prime time to watch for gray whales traveling back north.
So I just got back from Portland and I had a great time! Yeah, the downtown area is maybe a little grim right now, but there's a whole interesting and vibrant city outside of that. Idk, I just don't think any big American city is going to have that feeling that we want when traveling right now. It's just not the time.
Especially since it's October, Multnomah county is in a strict lockdown, and the city is in the aftermath of protests. Still a little confused by them calling the neighborhood VooDoo is in sketchy tho. 😜
@@jennysjourney02 even just the east side of the city, across the river, really cute and great restaurants. But you're right, it's the nature around the city that's the real draw. I had an absolute blast.
Aww, it's been years since I've been to Multnomah Falls. So awesome seeing the lovely OR through your eyes. It's one of my favorite places. Also, the reason the coast is so lovely is because the Oregon Parks and Rec Dept makes sure that the entirety of it remains public access. Good stuff!
Thank you for being honest and understanding what impact you have on us out here. For some of us, we go to your channel first if we're considering visiting someplace. So, again, thank you for being measured in your presentation and comments before publishing.
His vague and disjointed comments left my imagination to run wild and assume the worst. Nate made it seem like he was trying to be fair but which just made it seem so much worse. Sorry for you Oregonians - another kick in the gut.
I wish I could have showed you around! My family has lived here forever and we would have loved to show you the sights. It was so interested seeing all of these shots of places that I either have seen regularly since I was little or see when I go downtown. Absolutely. Crazy! If you're still here, and if it's open, I would suggest going to stay at the Adobe in Yahats. My mom used to work there, the views are amazing, there are tons of private beaches you can hang out on, and I just can't recommend that place enough. I'm sorry you had to visit when our city is going through such awful stuff, I wish you could've seen some of the better parts of Portland, but if you come back after Covid-19, and you'd still like some locals to show you around, we would be happy to. Please don't lower your opinion of my city just based on one visit during coronavirus. We are better than this. Have an amazing day. I still can't believe you're in my state! And you were in my city. It's insane 🤣
I have been following Kara and Nate for three years now and never have I heard them being political or disparaging. They basically film everything they see as is...meaning there is no partisanship or bias in their reporting of their experiences. That is one of the great things about watching them. So when I see some people suggesting they have a political agenda, my heart sinks. These two are two of the nicest people you could meet and any political agenda is just not evident. Their experience in Portland, this time round may not have been positive, but they were honest and i suspect that they would be willing to come back at another time, when things are a bit rosier....Thank Kara and Nate for your honesty and integrity.
Everyone likes donuts :0 haha thanks for the recommendations Kara and Nate we will be sure to try these places if we get the opportunity to visit Portland.
@@KaraandNate Honestly? I was just happy to see you guys still up and running LOL. And Kara, the whole donut thing? I'm not a big fan either, especially first thing in the morning. And why is this you might ask because my favorite is a big fat apple fritter and I am a diabetic! And it was rough accepting the fact so I hope that Nate really enjoyed that juicy apple fritter.! I'm jealous! Anyway, it was nice to see you guys. I'm glad to see that you are happy and healthy. Please continue to do so or be so you know what I mean. God bless you both stay warm and take care of each other.
I don’t know how you wouldn’t have known what has been going in Portland unless you’ve not read or seen the news in months. None of this is surprising if it you have been paying attention.
If you haven’t noticed they focus mainly on work and finding a place to stay so of course they wouldn’t know what’s going on and then covid happened. If this video offends or annoys you then take your negativity somewhere else
@Charlie Hunter how do you know they even watched the media. They have been traveling nonstop so I wouldn’t expect them to know everything that’s going on
@@Someone25875 First of all, I never said that it offended me, and I wasn't being negative. It was a genuine question as Portland and everything that has been going on has been in the news for months. Secondly, they've been traveling in the US, not foreign countries. Thirdly, they live their life on social media, and the internet, so I find it incredibly hard to believe that they didn't run across anything in all this time. Finally, experienced travelers that they are, I would have expected a little more research on the area than just where to find doughnuts.
I’m going back and having a little marathon of these videos and I just realized I was there literally 2 weeks before you guys got there ! That’s just crazy to me, I just redound your channel a year and a half ago and it just blows my mind how the world can work like that ! Love your videos
I loved Portland when I visited roughly 4 or 5 years ago. I think it's okay (and encouraged) to talk about what's happening in the US right now, because like, we're going through some s*** lol. You guys are also awesome American ambassadors, and I think it's okay to give your opinions on the subject. It would add context to things you're seeing as you travel around the country. Also, if you roll through the Midwest and stop in Minneapolis, I'll gladly give you guys a Jucy Lucy tour :)
@@annika5790 For sure. Just like culture, current events also color locations in certain ways... And the protests in Portland went on for AWHILE. Even though George Floyd protests started in Minneapolis, the events in Portland turned into a different thing entirely.
So, I really walked away feeling you two were just affected by the homeless as you didn't elaborate on what happened. Please explain and not leave us feeling like you were horrified by the homeless.
I'm someone who has lived in Portland my whole life. I was so excited when I saw that you were coming through Oregon, but this video was disappointing. You visited one small part of Portland, the worst part right now, and didn't give the rest of the city a chance.
Well they can’t go everywhere and they have never been so stop hating! They didn’t know it would look like that and they even apologized for not looking for more spots
I think you inadvertently walked through the roughest part of the city. Portland and Seattle are kind of weird where it's little pockets of homeless ppl. Both cities are going through a hard time on that front and I appreciate that you decided to edit your initial impressions. It would have been a very different experience of you had gone to the other Voodoo location 🤷♀️
I definitely agree, I’m born and raised in Oregon and usually the city is very alive, they theres a lot of homeless people but other than that its usually great but at the time it’s probably the worst place to visit/live
I second this! I feel like in ANY city you'll get the pockets of homeless people, I know LA is like that as well. I actually really like Portland, I think it's a super funky city
I live in Vancouver... Lots more homeless people here. I never feel threatened by them. They're just people like you and me. Show them love. It could be you one day.
I 100 percent agree, ive lived in portland sw my whole life and its amazing here. you just have to go to the right places, there's something people wont like everywhere
Nope, this is complete Liberalism at its finest. This is exactly what every democrat run city looks like Portland, Seattle, LA. San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, NYC. If this is what thriving cities look like, I'd rather live in a peaceful dead city
I live in Tacoma, Washington and love Portland...well the Portland of my memories. This is a hard time for a lot of our cities and Portland and Seattle are two of them. Hopefully one day we will see the cities of our memories and you can come back and make some wonderful memories of your own. Love you guys!!!!
Sorry you didn’t have a great experience in Portland. We’ve lived here for years and it’s one of our favorite cities in the US. It’s true the downtown area is having a tough time but there are actually some great neighborhoods to visit and walk around. Portland has always been very much of a foodie city but Covid has reduced the options quite a bit unfortunately. If you come through again let us know and we’ll be happy to show you around. On the coast near Canon Beach, if it is open make sure to visit Ecola State Park, the views looking down the coast are spectacular.
Hey guys just wanted let you know that I’m so glad I discovered your channel. I’m in a wheelchair and it’s very hard for me to travel and I love being able to watch you go to different places that either I can’t get to or are very hard for me to get too! Thank you again for producing such awesome videos! Hope to meet you one day!!!!
Kara and Nate, you guys are the best! It looks like there was nothing you could have done differently. Thank you for honestly showing us your experience travelling through Oregon. I am personally frustrated that many of the commenters on this video would pressure you to make uneducated claims about a delicate situation. I just want you to know that I and so many others support you and are grateful to you for sharing so many amazing experiences with us. God bless you.
I appreciate that you were trying to be diplomatic when discussing Portland. I'm wondering if you actually researched the city before you went, or just unhappily ended up in a bad area by the donut place, and so didn't get a broader view of what Portland has to offer. And, Kara, I'm thinking of you. Because according to my Facebook coffee group, Portland has a vibrant coffee scene.
Portlander here grateful for your attempt at giving our city a chance and painting a more or less complete picture! The why we’re here and where we’re going: 1. A lot of the grittiness comes from COVID restrictions, economic downturn, an incompetent mayor, systemic racism (racist and black exclusionary laws weren’t fully removed from the constitution until 2002), and a growing house less population without access to mental health care. 2. If you ever come back to pdx I’d be so happy to show you around other parts of town and create an even more holistic, joyful, and well rounded picture (though you did a pretty good job here, there’s a lot more to it!)
for anyone that lives in the NW to say anything about racism is utterly ridiculous!!! I am from the South and have more black friends than white....there are almost NO black people up here!!! and you think there is systemic racism because someone told you to think that??? NAIVE, much?
@@mariongiles6629 Yes, Hood River is awesome, but even in Portland there are much better places to go then Old Town....I love it, but it's a little sketchy. I lived there for almost 20 years and have many suggestions! I love Portland, and Oregon.
We did the Oregon Coast in June. It is such a stunning place. Watching the sunset on a beach with no one else but my hubby is one of those magical travel memories that will stay locked in my heart forever.
Thanks for giving our city a fair and honest review. The city is a wreck right now, but seeing Nate try Voodoo for the first time reminded me of what I used to love so much about being here. Portland used to be all about having a good time doing obscure/absurd things. Does anyone remember when all we wanted to do was go to Everyday Music and dig through a bunch of interesting CDs and movies? Later on, we'd stop by Plaid Pantry, grab a case of Pabst, and check out new bands with our friends at someone's apartment. Eventually, we'd get hungry and make Mac 'n Cheese. It was so pointless and satisfying.
I'm glad they did that "intermission", too! Although I think a homeless population is pretty common to every major city, you kind of just have to accept it as part of the scenery (and also an issue that cities have to deal with). Portland is such a fun city, I hope it gets a chance to redeem himself!
I mean its your own fault for electing loser that refuse to help the people and instead let the insane people run the show. The rest of the country is laugh at you all
@@javier8015 How do you know how I vote? What would you do to fix it? I'm just one person surrounded by 99 problems, and if I could get the culture war to stop I would. I can't be the only person who is tired of seeing normal people behave so terribly when their ideas are at odds. We draw these imaginary lines around politics and hate each other all day because of it. People are just people, but we evaluate them like they should be Gods. So tired of the venom from everyone, including my personal friends. Regrettably, I'm going to be leaving this city soon.
I’ve been jumping back and forth in watching your older international travel videos and following the new videos as you go, and it was so wonderful to see this sort of everyday video 😍😍
I hope you’re headed to Washington! Lots and lots of good coffee for Kara 💕 Good coffee spots in WA: Slate Coffee Roasters La Marzocco Milstead & Co. Narrative Coffee Also you MUST go to the San Juan Islands in WA! Absolutely gorgeous ferry from Anacortes to the islands and beautiful scenery! Rent Susie’s Mopeds! The Washington Coast isn’t as nice as the Oregon Coast - except Cape Flattery is really cool. If you want a super fun experience go to the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim. It’s a drive through, feed the animals zoo. Also Diablo Lake is an absolute MUST! If you want a fun “we stayed here” video - hike up Mount Pilchuck and stay in the fire look out at the very top. It’s STUNNING! Or the “Rolling Huts” in Winthrop, they’re designed by a famous architect group in Seattle called Olson Kundig. I’ve got plenty of where that came from - washington is a beautiful state!
It really is! I have lived in Washington 4 years now and I’m still constantly surprised. I’m familiar with most of your suggestions but not the game farm. Will have to investigate. Thanks for the new to-do! :)
The theme lives. All I can say is WOW!!! I would love to be that young, full of energy, invincible, full of innocence & the naivety of youth again. "That was wild" followed by "might not have been the best time to visit" was almost as good as the "some girl" reference after visiting the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron in Buenos Aires. I love the adventure of seeing the world thru the eyes of two young, down to earth and honest young people. We need more young couples like Kata & Nate. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for showing tidbits here and there on Instagram. Every time I see a post on there I get excited about the upcoming video. Thanks for the content and for the laughs y’all. Love ya!!
Pro tip! “Ne-HAY-lum Bay,” you can bring voodoo donuts on the plane (once it’s COVID safe to travel 😭), and the Pacific Northwest= Wear more layers than you think and ALWAYS have rain gear with you 🌲☔️
Downtown Portland feels empty for several different reasons. It's not just the protests - although that is part of it, sure. COVID means all the downtown offices are working remotely and all the tourists are staying home and not filling the giant downtown hotels. Multiple super famous restaurants have closed permanently. And I'm sure more will follow. Thankfully, the food cart scene is still vibrant and resilient. VooDoo is near where I used to work, and it was always a little sketchy looking. So many people in crisis and we've never had enough housing. At night (when stores were allowed to be open at night) there were blocks of bars nearby and drunken crowds would stand in line for 24/7 donuts. There are a lot of campers and more so since COVID, as they've been reluctant to clear them out in the middle of a pandemic. If you're not from the area, it's shocking to see. I know it was when I first moved here. And with COVID distance requirements, now we have even fewer emergency shelter beds. It's a mess, but I think we'll eventually find solutions. When this is over, it will be the vibrant, quirky city it was a year ago. But if you get a chance to cut through town when Pip's and Blue Star are open, I promise they're both worth the visit. You also should see our rose gardens and Forest Park over the summer.
I also used to live in Portland. I worked downtown. I was accosted by a girl in front of Nordstrom who had a knife. This was a decade ago. Portland claims it has a housing problem but it is the drug problem that creates most homelessness. The addictions rob people of their funds to pay rent much less carry a mortgage. Unless the drug problem, alcohol included is firmly dealt with I don't see how the city will get better. And I understand the tent cities have gotten worse since we moved in 2016. Now I-205 is lined with tents. Third World. Ripe for disease outbreaks.
@@bonniegirl5138 drug addiction isn’t the main reason for homelessness. Please educate yourself. Job loss, medical crisis, mental health crisis are the top reasons and then Addiction. You’re misleading people. My spouse works at a center for homeless people downtown.
@@NT-bz5nh And many times job loss, medical crisis and mental health break downs are due to drug addiction, legal and illegal. I would encourage you to watch the documentary Seattle is Dying. I contend that whatever homeless advocates are doing is not working because the problem is getting worse. You don't think those tent cities in Portland don't have dealers just like they do in Seattle? Give me a break. I was approached on the bus mall by a guy selling until he thought the black day timer I had was a Bible. I've witnessed drug deals on the Max and reported it. You think people are going to be completely honest about this when they apply for assistance. Most people are not even honest when things are going well. Look deeper.
This is false. Addictions are always always a secondary problem. The brain needs more serotonin and dopamine due to stress and mental health. People deal with that by addictions of: coffee, alcohol, shopping, sex, eating, phones, social media, sugar, drugs, stealing, weed, video games, TV, cigarettes, being around friends etc. Addiction is something many many people have, drive by a Starbucks to see the lines! But addiction is always due to a chemical imbalance or deficiency that needs fixed. Healthier ways of healing it is with extra sun, Vit D, meditation, Art, reading. I’m homeless and I promise you I don’t use drugs at all. I even went to college and had 2 huge homes In 2 towns and I promise you I’m the first person to help others. I’ve volunteered my whole life at schools, animal rescues and soup kitchens. So don’t judge those who had major traumas. Even those on drugs as they are on them to numb their traumas and help stress.
I love how throughout the years of watching them travel, my favorite thing is seeing the backpack strap wayyy off of karas shoulder like a little kid running home from school😂 I love it
Disappointed in how you portrayed Portland. Outside of the few blocks you chose visit. There is a thriving food, coffee, and beer scene. The area you were in is empty because people are working from home in the pandemic. Anyone of the cool neighborhoods (Hawthorne, St Johns, the Alphabets, Alberta) in the city would have shown you just how awesome the city is. And...because I follow you on Instagram I know you didn’t not take advice from locals who tried to help you find all these great things.
Thank you for treating Portland with a delicate touch. With the months of protests, looting, etc. it's not a vacation destination right now. Well, except for all of the tenters everywhere. So happy you enjoyed the Oregon coast 😀!
Sketchy part of town 😂. I have been hanging out there since I was 14. Out of all the places you have been you think it’s sketchy that makes me feel better about traveling.
Yeah, if they think this part of Portland is sketchy, scary, etc., I have a hard time believing they’ve taken many risks in their international travels. Born and raised in PDX, plus having traveled to 30+ countries around the world, there’s a perspective you gain when you begin to see ALL people as fully human. “Not the kind of people you want as ambassadors to your city”? Wow.... Privilege at its finest.
Thanks for the vid & for cutting your editorial on Portland short. I'm from Oregon and know that things are going in all different directions right now. You kept it respectful and kept it moving. The Oregon coast is amazing, isn't it?!
Ooo, I think I’m kinda early 😂 Really love your videos Kara and Nate, I look forward to them every week. And I feel like I know you guys 😊 Take care and stay healthy! (Also thank you for showing all the honest sides of traveling and your adventures 🙂)
Kara and Nate I cant believe you replied to my comment! 🥰🥰 that just made my week! Also I wanted to edit my comment and say I 100% agree with Kara, you have to burn your marshmallows 😂 love from TN ❤️
Kara & Nate. We live in Sherwood OR and appreciate how you understand what we are going through in the Portland that it is lately. We love Oregon! So thank you for being fare to what you experienced and hope you can enjoy the rest of our amazing state! We RV in many parts of Oregon, hope you can make it to Astoria!
Lol I know! I agree though. I've traveled to some pretty dangerous places on this planet and I too feel less safe in Portland than most other places. I'm an Oregon native and agree that Portland is a total disaster. Cannon Beach is amazing though. That's my favorite beach city in OR and I've been to all of them.
@@botaqhead Sorry, but how is the racism blatant? America is in a dangerous political, economic, and otherwise climate... and sure, it's still not probably not iraq... it's still very shocking for americans in a first world environment... compared to other first world countries
Sometimes, if desperate for an overnight parking place that is safe, you can find an independently owned motel and ask if you can park in the parking lot and pay a small fee - sometimes you can even use facilities but usually not. It is worth a try.
@@crystalwolcott4744 The regular areas of Iraq like Baghdad and Basra are pretty safe these days to! When you come you’ll love the country as a whole!!
We locals have a saying; if you can’t see Mt Hood , it’s raining. If you can see Mt Hood, it’s going to rain.
Hahaha
We have a similar saying about rain and Mt. Rainier (emphasis on the first 4 letters of the mountain’s name) in Seattle 🙂
The same about Lundy Island off the Devon coast in England. Although we say "If you can see Lundy Island it's going to rain, if you can't see it, it already is!"
Rain makes the sun shine brighter !!!! 🌞 🌧
Aha that's a Vancouver kind of saying
Its like when Kara and Nate entered Portland they pulled out their emergency hipster clothes to blend in.
To blend in with the local color they'd need to shoot up and poop their pants.
I was checking out Nate's gray flannel hard.
so true i was born and raised in portland and you are that is right on the spot.
So as a downtown Portland resident I appreciate the honesty from Kara and Nate about what the city looks like to a visitor. Running through downtown every day I see a lot of people experiencing homelessness and boarded up windows. The homelessness problem seems to be a long-term issue for a city that tries its best to give these people a shot but is dealing with a serious housing shortage. The boarded up windows are obviously a result of the BLM protests that hit the news and the prep for protests after the election. There are many of the streets on the east side of the river that are much more pleasant right now. Hawthorne, Division, Mississippi, and Broadway to name a few. Portland is definitely going through a lot right now but I guess I just wanted to emphasize that there's plenty of fun things to do around here despite the struggles we're going through. Side note... pretty freaking cool seeing Kara and Nate on the same waterfront path I run on basically every day! 😄
Many of the boarded up windows pre-date the protests due to COVID-19.
@@kanoe96743 No, not really. They didn't board them up until roving bands of blm/antifa protedators started knocking them out.
@@AC-uh6ce I admittedly don't know a lot about the history of the Chinatown area which Voodoo sits right at the border of...but it's been rough for at least a few years there.
@@AC-uh6ce Portland isn't the same town now. It's run by criminals.
@@kanoe96743 Nope! Didn't happen till after ppl started destroying shit...
I’m pretty sure I was unknowingly 5 mins away from you most of the time while you were in Portland, which kills me. I wanted to thank you for re-recording your thoughts on Portland with the understanding of what is currently going on. As a city, we are going through a lot of change, hopefully for the better, which is even harder than normal because we have the eyes of the world on us. When it is safe to reopen everything I really think you owe to yourself to come back and see the splendor of our city. Also you haven’t even scratched the surface of what our city has to offer and you definitely need a local to show you around! My wife and I would be happy to volunteer. We’ve been following your travels since the trans Siberian train videos and we feel like we’ve seen lots of the world thanks to your videos. Have a great time in the PNW, and hopefully we can see you in our city again.
Change for the better in Portland? Hahaha. That's the funniest thing I heard in quite some time. Give major wheeler my regards...
actually, scratch that.
Ted Wheeler, Antifa, BLM, the potential of seing a new rise of a "CHAZ/CHOP 2.0".. 100 days of riots, businesses leaving or going bankrupt.. Feel sorry for the decent people of Portland. But hopefully this will make people vote different there.
I agree! We’re going through a tough time right now and it really doesn’t represent the city right now. Everything happening is necessary and hopefully will lead to positive change. Outsiders truly can’t understand what is really going on and media isn’t properly portraying things. I’d love the chance to share them some of the great places to go as well! I think a lot of us locals definitely could have helped navigate things a bit better for them :)
@@PronatorsaurusTricepsus Yes, people protesting against fascism(I hope you know what that is before saying antifa) and for equity in the US to make it better for ALL people(BLM protests) is such a terrible thing for the US. I do hope people vote for change because America needs to keep up with the rest of the developing world.
@@PronatorsaurusTricepsus Black lives matter
I'm glad you took the bit out about Portland. From growing up in a city with a lot of poverty and social problems, my advice would be to acknowledge that the city is struggling (and acknowledge why and how it is struggling) but focus mostly on the positives, the changes taking place and the small businesses fighting in a tough environment.
That voodoo isn’t even in that bad of a neighborhood. It’s just a city
@@brianleubitz I agree so much, lol. It’s not a bad part of town whatsoever. It’s just Portland. I was so confused when they said that. It’s a city with an incredibly poor infrastructure for houseless people.
Gee I wonder why a city run by Democrats for decades and full of liberals is struggling. I just can’t figure that one out.
Brian Leubitz same!! I was like... that’s where all my favorite bars are I’ve never felt in danger there
I was in Portland a few years ago, and I had a great time walking around. It was good. I hope that the city overcomes whatever problems it is having now.
as an Oregon native I'm glad you guys kept in the Portland clips and were honest about your visit. The city is going through a lot right now and you guys were there with open minds and brought some light to a very dark time in the city's history. I'm glad you enjoyed Voodoo Nate those apple fritters are my favorite. So happy the coast treated you guys well its definitely my favorite place to be!
I went in 2016 and it was basically the same. Just no boarded up windows
On September 1, 2019 my wife and I came across Vlog #664... "Our TINY HOME IN THE SWISS ALPS". We were curious and continued watching a few more from the Switzerland series. The drama of the glacier crossing hooked us and we needed to see more. On September 7, 2019 we began our journey and started with FIRST VLOG EVER and went one by one through the "Watch From The Beginning" playlist.
On November 1, 2020 we finally caught up and were able to watch this video the same day it was posted. After spending hundreds of hours with you two I wanted to thank you! Our travel wish list has grown as we learned about familiar (and unfamiliar) countries and saw what experiences each destination had to offer. Thank you for sharing the videos and we look forward to the next one as you continue your adventure.
Wow! Thank you so much for the love y’all! 🥰💗
That was before the oh poor me and I can’t do this and I can’t do that. I’ll hang out with a family and kids on a bike trip during a pandemic while others are being safe.
@@andysmithson4568 I wonder why you would thing the bike trip wasnt safe? I believe everyone was social distancing before the start of the trip and they were literally in nature with their own supplies and bathroom all the way through. Except for maybe a grocery trip that a lot of people do i didnt see them actually doing anything that is considered bad??
To be honest, that particular video with the ill advised and terribly planned glacier trip is DEFINITELY not one to try to emulate. That was not their best work along with a few other missteps last year that were incredibly dangerous. I think they're learning from their mistakes though
We did the same :) hahaha
It’s not just Portland. All major cities look like that downtown right now, at least on the west coast. It isn’t dangerous unless you’re actively protesting one way or another. Homelessness is also a huge issue but it doesn’t mean that cities aren’t safe or sketchy. I’ve lived in Portland and I visited this summer to see for myself what’s been going on. People are practicing their right to free speech and some bad eggs get violent, that’s all that is happening. It’s not a war zone in the slightest. And the homeless aren’t out to get you, they have bigger problems to deal with. These are trying times for everyone. And thank you for saying your opinion so respectfully.
Love you guys and keep up the good work!
I have a college degree and am about to be homeless November 30th when my lease is up. I couldn't afford another lease somewhere else as I've been unemployed since May 💔 been selling all my belongings and trying to mentally prepare. My heart is broken. Praying for everyone struggling right now, no one deserves to be homeless.
I hope life turns a corner for you soon. I can only imagine what you are going through but am sending loving thoughts and hope from Australia
🙏 for you that God will bless you with everything you need.
Thank you both so much!! you guys are so sweet 🥺❤ God bless
I am so,sorry to hear that. Make sure you check for resources the City of Portland can assist you. The vaccine will come out soon, so hang in there.
I doubt if your form of homelessness includes shooting up on the sidewalk or throwing bottles of feces and urine at the police. If it does, then meh.
16:40 That path is the path my family has walked on to get to the beach since I was born. There's something awesome about seeing two people that you appreciate doing the exact same things as you do and deriving the same amount of happiness
That is so cool
Kara My favorite Country you visited was Iraq. The Joy of all of the people that wanted to be included in your videos was amazing and something that is rare outside a group of children every once in a while. I'm happy you mentioned it in todays vlog, that made me smile and invoked this comment. safe travels kids
We met a really nice guy from Iraq in a hostel in Ukraine two weeks ago and he invited us to his home and we cannot wait to visit once the country opens. So amazing meeting people and changing the news stereotype.
@@DjusLife There is a global pandemic -why would you still stay in a hostel where there is no social distancing ?
That’s one of my favorite vlog. Especially the one they had a snowball fight. Priceless, giggle had my heart ❤️
@@goldenboyi1989 we do social distance. We are a married couple staying in private rooms. Trying to be as safe as we can and keep others safe too. Every hostel we have stayed in has been taking precautions to keep people safe. We met him in a common area and still kept social distance.
@@goldenboyi1989 thank you for your concern over our safety 💛
The world's smallest park is also the only park that anyone is allowed to landscape, no permissions needed. Sometimes it has leprechauns, gnomes, Barbie pools.... a tiny amusement park. The reason for the park is all that land was donated...providing there was a park there....they forgot to specify a required size....so the land got used for everything but a park and sold off, roads were made and really this park is an insult to the guy who donated it.
Fyi durring a pandemic (portlanders take seriously) they CLOSED down, and all the riots was a really.bad time to visit. But the homeless are also a deterrent all the time now.
When you go east in the Gorge visit the full sized Stonehenge on the Washington side near Briggs. Fun, beautiful and free.
Also be sure to detour by the falls and take old Hwy 30 adds 20 minutes to your drive but you will never do a prettier or more scenic drive in your life!
Thanks, it is nice to have a background on that, it is kind of an insult.
Late to the party, but the park has also had a parade and a wedding. Actual ones, not decoration.
Thank you for taking the time to reflect and give a fairer assessment of your time in Portland. Portlanders and their city are toughing through turbulent times right now. I’m so happy you decided not to sugar coat the camera, but at the same time to process that experience, seeking understanding over judgement. Travel really does help you grow and I’m so glad to be along for the ride with the two of you. Thank you 🙏
"UNDERSTANDING over JUDGEMENT" L I B E R A L S P E A K for "please, don't notice that I have crapped myself".....the turbulent times you are going through are because of turning your city over to anarchists and MARXISTS...allowing for FOUR MONTHS of riots and people being punched in the face and beat into comas....and you want "UNDERSTANDING over JUDGEMENT"??? I have a brain and my understanding is that y'all go down in flames if someone doesn't take control of the situation and return Portland to civilization.
@@hairyscotman As someone who visited Portland in 2019 I think you are being unfair. Yes, there was a lot of homeless and open drug use but at the same time, there were awesome beautiful areas. The day before we went downtown there was a protest. As someone coming from the East Coast that has been to Southern CA multiple times I was a little surprised with the Portland Downtown but at the same time we had so much fun at the Sunday market. If you have never step foot into a city don't judge it. It's like any other big city there are issues. Please don't turn Kara and Nates channel into where you can push your political viewpoints on a city you have never been to.
@@rockerbaby4880 I was there in 2019 and although it has it's good things, we went to a great steakhouse at the top of a hi rise, enjoyed the aerial tram, went to the famous bookstore and stuffed ourselves at Voodoo Donuts, we also felt the city was dirty everywhere and truly have no reason to see it ever again. I'm sure it's got some great people who live there, but the place is filthy and needs some major cleaning up, and that's not only from recent events.
@@rockerbaby4880 2019 was a LIFETIME ago....you should see it, now!!!
@@rockerbaby4880 NO POLICE!!! Imagine criminals getting away with EVERYTHING and mobs roaming the streets in front of your house ALL NIGHT LONG....how does that sound to you?
Stopped binge watching your old video's for this one, love to see how much progress you two made in the last few years. Love from the Netherlands!
Same!!!!
So much fun right!! I am also from The Netherlands
I’m so glad Nate interrupted the video and, even though you didn’t have the best time of your lives, you didn’t let that negative perspective take over. I’m glad because I visited Portland about 2 years ago and had a blast. In fact, I made a special post on my social medias saying how happy I was for encountering what I described as “the nicest people in the US.” Everyone was extremely welcoming and did so much to help my friend and I when we needed information or anything else. Portland has a special place in my heart and I really hope they get back to being that happy & weird place they are! I also hope you both get the chance to visit the city again in a different time! ☺️
Dear Kara and Nate,
My husband is Filipino-American, grew up in Oregon and before Covid, we go every year while based in the Philippines. As someone who loves Portland/Oregon, and as someone who lives in the Philippines and has traveled in places like Palawan, Boracay etc. Believe me when I say that in my own personal opinion, Portland is in the same level of love as I have for the Philippines and I think that's saying something. This year is not the best time to explore Portland but don't let that stop you from exploring it maybe in the future. In the same way that you did a do-over of Philippines because your 1st time was not good, give Portland another try next time.
Portland has been gross for the last couple years at least. We went there a couple years ago and almost everywhere we went the stench of vomit, urine and feces was overpowering.
I really appreciate you guys realizing your own negative reactions and restating your opinions on the city before just posting. Much respect to you guys! ☺️
why is the ALTERED truth a better truth???
@@marig.8656 how about the people that have been killed in this city during the NO POLICE times??? violent crime up over 65%??? are those REAL LIFE CONSEQUENCES???
I still think it was quite negative with the edit. A lot of cities look like that these days. They just happen to film in Portland. They didn't address deeper issues but just wrote off the city. Their word carries weight and they described Portland as being worse than Iraq. Way to further destroy tourism.
@@amdl270 Portland is off many people's travel list. I am glad they show it honestly, as it is.
@@marig.8656 @Marina G. I am close and paying ESPECIALLY close attention...and if SHAMING is what the people of Portland need to stop electing such perfect IDIOTS to the Mayor seat and City Council so be it!...the city is going under and to hell in a handbasket....telling people to not notice or to not make JUDGEMENT is LAME....Portland and Seattle have been the laughing stocks of THE WORLD for almost 6 months...I have friends all over Europe and they cannot believe what is going on in both places and that nothing like that would be tolerated for a DAY in their country. To allow people to pull people out of cars and beat them into comas...to go up and down areas and break every glass in sight...to set a fire in the lobby of a high rise and NOTHING IS DONE by the DA but to release them. Not even the Oregon STATE Police will even be a part of such nonsense....and you want people to sugar-coat it? You are the kind of person that would vote in such idiots. The place is a scary dump....and getting worse...riots have happened in every part of the city....if you want me to post all the videos I have to back all of this up....I will be more than happy....
Hi. Sociology grad here 🤚 I don’t usually comment but the segment about Portland made me want to get some thoughts out. I don’t really have a clear suggestion for you guys, but I do want to encourage that you guys stay away from depicting people who are in homeless in a negative light. So I appreciate that Nate decided to take over that part. While I don’t think it’s wrong to express that you felt uncomfortable, I think it’s really important to acknowledge that homelessness in its self does not ruin a city, it’s how the city handles unemployment and also how other residence/society treat those who occupy public space when they do not have anywhere else to go. You are going to visit a lot of US cities that are probably struggling right now especially, and I do think it would better to show the reality so I’m glad you discussed the state of Portland right now. Maybe just reframing how you think on the subject and using a bit of research to explain what the city is going through ? It was interesting to see all the suggestions you received to stay away, because that just shows the common attitude that the city in "unpresentable" because of the homeless individuals who are "tainting" the city center. I’m not sure that I’m getting my point across, I just wanted to gently remind everyone that homelessness is a very big issue and blame should not rest on the shoulders of those who experience it.
I made a similar comment. Yours is just much more eloquent. Thank you:)
Thank you for saying this
I have truly found the kindest side of UA-cam. Thank you Kara and Nate
Just FYI, that isn't the sketchy part of downtown, it's really close to where the Saturday Market is usually held, with live street music and tons of smiling faces but because of the unemployment rates a lot more people are homeless right now in Portland. I'm glad you found some places that made your visit worth it but I hope you will come back one day, when we are fully open, and get to see how cool it really is!
Agree 100% thanks for explaining this to them!
Portland is the next Detroit, ruined by liberals (except it was never a great city like Detroit was).
@@xDisturbed13 Detroit wasn't ruined by the people that lived there it was ruined by the corrupted government that was so far into debt they couldn't give enough to keep the city going. I've known plenty of people from that city, do you? It's sad when people visit a city during a pandemic and come to such a negative conclusion, it's worse when it's someone who's only read about them and decide to make such a hasty judgmental reply.
You should have explained what happened in Portland because it is not clear at least for me :/
I guess the homeless camps and trash can be pretty shocking if you’re not from Portland. Many building downtown are boarded up because of riots that happen also every night. Portland used to be more lively and rich but there’s just not a ton of stuff you can do right now in downtown unless you work there because of COVID and the night protests or riots.
The riots in Portland have been on international news, all over!
I understand your channel is a travel life vlog but It would have been a great opportunity to your explain to your viewers why Portland, especially downtown, is the way it is with protest and political unrest. You have a platform that you have created to help people not only enjoy your travels but educate and inform them.
The pandemic is actually the bigger culprit for that section. On top of a homeless situation that was already pretty bad before the pandemic. There are a lot of protests near me, and it doesn't look like that at all.
People don’t need to make their views public just because they have a platform.
@Stop my ego. they don’t owe you anything. Stop feeling like you’re entitled to everything
Portland was a dump long before the protests. We went there a couple years ago and almost everywhere we went the stench of vomit, urine and feces was overpowering.
No.
I have found them through lock down and I can’t get enough.
same!
same here
My family lives in and around Portland. Those in Portland have moved away temporarily due to all the unrest. Portland is definitely “weird” and there is a HUGE homeless problem. But the situation now, is truly unprecedented. You saw Portland out of its true state and at its worst. It can be a quirky, interesting city filled with foodies and people who love the arts and their books!
Start from the beginning. They are Amazing
Same
I am so happy that you guys have finally made to Oregon. I have lived in Oregon my whole life and have experienced all these amazing places my whole life. I am so happy that you guys came to Portland with an open mind and knew that this is not how it has always been and hopefully wont stay like it is much longer. I really hope that you guys do come back and visit again, maybe during the summer time and found someone to show you guys around town. There is so much more to Portland then the city center. Also the beaches during the summer are so amazing. They my not be super hot but they are warm. The place that you stayed in Nehalem is so amazing cause you are able to just walk to the beach at night and have a bond fire and it is just so beautiful and you see all the stars. It it just magical and it is one of my favorite memories from my child hood. Thank you you for sharing your time in Oregon and also understanding that Portland is not all there is to are state and that Portland is not always like it is now. But it is very sad to see my home look the way it does thru others eyes. Love your vlogs and have been watching you for many years now and it made me so happy that you finally made it to the PNW!!!! Always remember to Keep Portland Weird!!!
Imagine meeting Kara and Nate ☺️
Problem is I'd want to hug them both! 🥰
My dream!!!
Agree
Imagined.
If only
Did anyone else see Karas phone fall out of her
pocket when she was running in the sand😂
Yes😂
I was like oh no. Hope it didn't brake
Its all good! Saw bloopers phone alive!
hahaha thought we were the only ones that saw that :) hahaha
@@thebuddymoon you guys are all so observant
As an Oregonian, I love Portland, but I think it's super fair to not have the best time there right now, and I appreciate you recognizing it! Hope the rest of your travels in Oregon are great! So excited you're here!!
My eyes literally welled up with tears when you were talking about Portland. I am a born and raised Oregon native and Portland has always been weird but beautiful. I was one of those on Instagram telling you to move along. Portland is just.....sad right now. Gone are the days of our beautiful downtown.
What happened/is happening in Portland?
@@meijycakes cool weird people have been replaced by crazy people who think starting fire, tagging business, and general causing a rucus for 90+days is a good way to demonstrate to their fellow portland neighbors their political views.
@@soto3330 There is a lot more than that going on and you know it. I understand why K&N skimmed over the issues... but your response just simplifies for a specific agenda.
You know you are not the only one to have a Kara and Nate addiction when you keep refreshing UA-cam ahead of time and click as soon as you see the video being posted, only to find out that there are already 100+ comments...
Die hard fan right there
I'm sorry you did not get the view of Mount Hood you were after, but am glad you found Voodoo Doughnuts, Multnomah Falls and the Pacific coast enjoyable.
I appreciate your attempt to explain your feelings about Portland. 2020 has been a truly tumultuous year for this city. It has been at the heart of more than one national conversation this year. The pained and angry responses to racial inequality, white supremacy, police brutality, economic inequity, financial hardship and this deadly Virus have often spilled into our streets and are front and center in our consciousness (every day). I would not expect you to know that. Nor would that make for great entertainment on UA-cam. I understand that.
Even so, I felt sad that the portion of the video showing Portland focused primarily on the area close to Voodoo Doughnuts. It IS one of the areas of this city that has been greatly impacted by the houselessness situation here. The problem has only grown bigger as more and more people have lost their jobs or been evicted due to COVID-19 related business closures and loss of income.
While your video was panning across tents and shelters belonging to people living in rough circumstances, you said that these people you did encounter were not the ambassadors one would want for a city. I don't think they've ever claimed to be. In a perfect world they certainly wouldn't be. And yet, they ARE people and this is THEIR reality at the moment. It may not be pleasant to look at, and I think many Portlanders like myself DO find this unacceptable, but it is indicative of much larger societal problems that have yet to be addressed. The fact that anyone would have to choose to live that way in the richest country on earth is shameful. I understand that this was uncomfortable for you both and no doubt a stain on your travel vlog, but perhaps it will also draw attention to the incredible disparity in people's lived realities in this country.
There IS way more to see here. It's unfortunate that you were unable to experience the West Hills, Japanese gardens, Forest Park, Columbia Gorge, Mount Tabor, North and South Portland, Mississippi, Hawthorne, Division and Metro areas, as well as the rivers.
Maybe next time?
This was written very well. ❤️
@@ssoftballfreak13 Thank you!🙏🙂
Thank you Kris.. This is perfectly stated.
Very classy and mature response! After reading the comments calling them names, putting them down for their skin color and having a different view, it was nice to read this comment.
@@sunnydaze8763 Thank you!🙂
I’m from Portland, and I just want to say that I’m sorry you guys didn’t have a great Portland experience... I haven’t been downtown since January and am not eager to go with everything going on and businesses closed anyway. I hope our city will see some revival and you guys can come back at another time. ❤️ gotta finish that doughnut tour 😉
I am also from Portland and agree. Portland is great but there is more to it than downtown.
Portland is awesome and I hope they get the chance to go back!
So much respect to how ya'll addressed the Portland situation! It takes a lot of respect to not completely trash the city for how it is right now. I think you both did a really nice job addressing the whole situation.
PS.... Voo Doo is the best (from an oregonian so good taste Nate)
What “peaceful ” protest do to a city is just unbelievable 🤮
Yeah, its not great. I wish they would have come when it wasn't covid or any protests.
I am sure you don't want to disappoint anyone or any community, and that the pandemic is effecting travel... so just say " This was our experience" Love you both, been watching for year's!
As always, you guys nailed the Portland situation. From the very beginning, you have always been so mindful in your influence here on the platform and keeping it real. It's important to highlight the good of a place... as well as the bad, especially during difficult times like these. Some cities are booming... some are hurting, and in this case, showcasing that will help people make really sound informed decisions on where not to go. One of the many reasons I love you both so much. ❤️
I have been a fan since literally day one and it’s crazy how far you guys have come!!
I caught you they joined in 2015 you joined 1 month ago you got caught
It really is crazy! Thank you for the support from the start! 💗
@@ameliajanevitek5256 click on his channel btw he trying to get atention
@@romanwarrior1011 you dont need to be subscribed/ or have an account to follow them...
bruh you joined a month ago
I live in Oregon. Born and raised here and live about 30 min away from Portland. Never in my life, I've ever been so disappointed in my city. I feel terrible you saw us like this, this is not how it use to be. I love all that you guys do and thank you for giving Oregon a chance. The rest of oregon is beautiful though!
I moved to Bosie Idaho from Portland. Soooo much cheaper here in Idaho, loving it.
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“It’s ok if you fall apart sometimes, Tacos fall apart and we still love them.”
Seriously though, if you are struggling with depression, mental health, suicidal thoughts, or being bullied, just know me and many others are here to talk. You are worth everything, and anything. Nothing can replace the soul of a human, whether it be a million dollars, I’d rather have you here on this planet with me. You are going to succeed one day, no doubt in my mind, things will get better. Hope it was a pleasure reading this, it was certainly one for me writing this, and please have an amazing day.
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Thanks, that first sentence is kinda me.
100% agree with your statement and also if you are struggling with Suicidal thoughts, reach out via the national call line for help. The information you give is private and not shared and the number is 1-800-273-8255.
great quote
Thanks you. people like you are what the world a better place🙏🏻 😊
You are worth anything and everything - it's 100% true.
Generally a fan of your content, and I'll keep watching. Just keep things in perspective: interacting with less fortunate people in other countries = cool and educating. Interacting with less fortunate people in your own country = scary and no time for it. Best to retreat to the winery!
Thank you for saying that!
I was just telling my husband that their content was making me feel uncomfortable lately. And this, this hits the nail on the head for me.
totally thought the same... I like you guys (Kara and Nate) but I'm guessing since you've never been on the West Coast and maybe are from affluent areas that then Portland and the struggles they've been going through (and are in) was a shock to you. Portland is not a "tourist" destination...although tourists go there. Its a place where people live....the ones that it's more "comfortable" for you to be around and the ones that are new to your experience. Welcome to broadening your understanding of your own country. :)
I just assume it will be very difficult to deal with the backlash of comment...the situation is very complicated and when you talk about a complicate situation you have always lot of people thinking only their view is the right one...is a sleepery slope and mabye is not worth the hassle
This is one of the best comments on this blog...they appear totally tone deaf and incredibly privileged
What you saw in PDX was a combination of factors. Due to Covid restrictions most businesses downtown have been closed since March, they were boarded up for security then, not because of the protests. The area near Voodoo is near two of the major houseless services/feeding centers so many of the houseless stay nearby. There is also a very large houseless camp nearby that the city set up when Covid hit in order to provide the houseless with adequate sanitation facilities so as to keep the virus from running rampant through that community. Finally, there are the protests. Oregon and Portland in particular is a progressive, activist state. We show up to protest. In normal times you can find a protest of some sort a few times a month. Given a righteous cause like the need for racial equity that the murder of George Floyd brought to the forefront and Portlander’s are in it for the long haul. Add the brutalization that protesters have experienced at the hands of Portland Police Bureau and the Dept of Homeland Security officers that were deployed here early in the summer and protesters are doubled down. Mainstream media hasn’t covered the protests evenly. To get a full flavor of the brutality you’d have to watch local freelance journalist and watch the lawsuits being filed against the city. That’s not to say that some protests haven’t devolved into riots or that during protests property damage hasn’t been done; at times it has.
Realize that you saw Portland at it’s worst and it’s best. It’s economy is at its worst. Parts of downtown don’t look a beautiful as they usually do. Portland’s people & spirit is at its best trying to survive and to advocate and care for those who are in need.
Come see us again when Covid restrictions lift. Watch how what happens in Portland is already bringing about changes in policing in the country. We are a beautiful city. Portland will be worth your second look.
Lol
Kara and Nate: *films worlds smallest park*
Park management: "Worlds most ridiculous fine coming your way"
BAHAHA
probably that same person who reported them last time...
@@TheAwkwardTourists Hey I wanna check out your channel. Best video to get me hooked? 😊
May i ask why ???
@@K.now.f1 you'll have to catch up on a couple of videos ;)
In my experience with the Pacific Northwest, when the forecast calls for sunshine all day, it means, "sunshine with intermittent periods of rain," ha ha.
When I lived in Vancouver (Canada, not Washington), nobody ever commented on the rain. Rain was unremarkable. They only ever commented when the sun came out, or when it snowed.
Hey Kara and Nate, neck gaiters/buffs are not good replacements for masks, they don't offer the same protection and let droplets pass through much more easily. I'm sure they're ok for outdoor settings, but hope when you're indoors you use proper masks (like Nate was wearing inside the lodge at the start of the video). Just looking out for your own safety!
I appreciate you shedding a light on the homeless situation in this video in Portland by showing images of homeless people sleeping on the streets but I don't necessarily appreciate you showing those images while saying these people aren't necessarily the people you want as ambassadors for your city... I hate to say it but a lot of homeless people have a lot of good opinions and points.. outlooks... all it takes is one missed paycheck to end up just like them... I've met a homeless person that used to be a lawyer made a couple bad decisions and now they're on the streets and do you mean to tell me that, that homeless person wouldnt be (educated or able to hold a structured conversation) a good person to talk to or ask about the city or even fun things they used to do in the city... Not all homeless people are bad and I hate the stigma that they are it's just simply not true.... Love your videos keep up the good work
Welcome to Oregon, I used to be a park ranger in Portland and the smallest park was part of my route :) also blue star is the best
Was it your job to water it and weed it?
@@slidenapps make sure there were no off leash dogs 🐕
It was a really weird job back in 2002 I would work the seasonal shift when I would come back home from college.
Portland is hands down our favorite city in the US (after having RV'd across it for 4 years). We also lived there for a year before RV life. That being said, even before all of the upheaval, we never would recommend going downtown as any kind of introduction to the city. Yes there are a lot of homeless people and it's mostly commercial/ not residential. The city of Portland is so great because it's made up of a bunch of different neighborhoods. Personally, we lived in the NE part of the city, the Alberta street area is amazing- tons of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Everything is really spread out and that's why it's so great- you don't go to downtown to "go to Portland." Which is very different than other major cities. Also if you're looking for campground info in Oregon, we really enjoyed Harbor Vista County Park in Florence, Oregon. The sites are pretty spread out with lots of greenery in between, so you don't feel like you're right on top of your neighbors. Florence is a cute little coastal town that has these really cool sand dunes on the beach. People ride ATV's and stuff across them, or it's just a great place to walk along the beach. You can take a walk from the county park down to the beach- maybe like a 15 min walk (or drive down there) and you'll find secluded beaches all to yourselves!
Absolutely spot on about Portland. The eastside is what made me fall in love with the city and as a resident I rarely go downtown. I used to live near Alberta as well and it's still one of my favorite places to hang out. Currently live in N Portland and love it here too - lots of little local gems!
Ayeeee I live in Florence! Love the recommendation!!
Florence is such a blast. So is Newport. Also whale watching in Depoe Bay in mid-December through mid-January is great as nearly 20,000 grey whales migrate south to Mexico for the winter. Late March to June is another prime time to watch for gray whales traveling back north.
So I just got back from Portland and I had a great time! Yeah, the downtown area is maybe a little grim right now, but there's a whole interesting and vibrant city outside of that. Idk, I just don't think any big American city is going to have that feeling that we want when traveling right now. It's just not the time.
Especially since it's October, Multnomah county is in a strict lockdown, and the city is in the aftermath of protests. Still a little confused by them calling the neighborhood VooDoo is in sketchy tho. 😜
@@nathanruybalid8316 Yeah, I don't really know what that was about.
I completely agree and commented the same. There's so much to see outside the city. I loved living in the Portland suburbs.
@@nathanruybalid8316 you like DRUG ADDICTS staggering around and attacking people??? pooping and peeing on the sidewalk???
@@jennysjourney02 even just the east side of the city, across the river, really cute and great restaurants. But you're right, it's the nature around the city that's the real draw. I had an absolute blast.
Aww, it's been years since I've been to Multnomah Falls. So awesome seeing the lovely OR through your eyes. It's one of my favorite places. Also, the reason the coast is so lovely is because the Oregon Parks and Rec Dept makes sure that the entirety of it remains public access. Good stuff!
You two are some of the most humble humans I have come across. Thank you for your kindness and honest video.
Thank you for being honest and understanding what impact you have on us out here. For some of us, we go to your channel first if we're considering visiting someplace. So, again, thank you for being measured in your presentation and comments before publishing.
His vague and disjointed comments left my imagination to run wild and assume the worst. Nate made it seem like he was trying to be fair but which just made it seem so much worse. Sorry for you Oregonians - another kick in the gut.
I wish I could have showed you around! My family has lived here forever and we would have loved to show you the sights. It was so interested seeing all of these shots of places that I either have seen regularly since I was little or see when I go downtown. Absolutely. Crazy! If you're still here, and if it's open, I would suggest going to stay at the Adobe in Yahats. My mom used to work there, the views are amazing, there are tons of private beaches you can hang out on, and I just can't recommend that place enough. I'm sorry you had to visit when our city is going through such awful stuff, I wish you could've seen some of the better parts of Portland, but if you come back after Covid-19, and you'd still like some locals to show you around, we would be happy to. Please don't lower your opinion of my city just based on one visit during coronavirus. We are better than this. Have an amazing day. I still can't believe you're in my state! And you were in my city. It's insane 🤣
I have been following Kara and Nate for three years now and never have I heard them being political or disparaging. They basically film everything they see as is...meaning there is no partisanship or bias in their reporting of their experiences. That is one of the great things about watching them. So when I see some people suggesting they have a political agenda, my heart sinks. These two are two of the nicest people you could meet and any political agenda is just not evident. Their experience in Portland, this time round may not have been positive, but they were honest and i suspect that they would be willing to come back at another time, when things are a bit rosier....Thank Kara and Nate for your honesty and integrity.
I’m disappointed that the thumbnail for this video wasn’t “We slept here!” showing your van in the Walmart parking lot. 😂
SERIOUSLY thought about it! 🤣🤣 we were too cold and tired to get out and take a pic lol
@@KaraandNate lol you guys are so funny and everything you should visit San Luis Obispo or In Germany Salzburg #FAVORTIE UA-camR
@Fire Foxy HOW DARE YOU NOT LIKE DONUTS >:O
Everyone likes donuts :0 haha thanks for the recommendations Kara and Nate we will be sure to try these places if we get the opportunity to visit Portland.
@@KaraandNate Honestly? I was just happy to see you guys still up and running LOL. And Kara, the whole donut thing? I'm not a big fan either, especially first thing in the morning. And why is this you might ask because my favorite is a big fat apple fritter and I am a diabetic! And it was rough accepting the fact so I hope that Nate really enjoyed that juicy apple fritter.! I'm jealous! Anyway, it was nice to see you guys. I'm glad to see that you are happy and healthy. Please continue to do so or be so you know what I mean. God bless you both stay warm and take care of each other.
I don’t know how you wouldn’t have known what has been going in Portland unless you’ve not read or seen the news in months. None of this is surprising if it you have been paying attention.
If you haven’t noticed they focus mainly on work and finding a place to stay so of course they wouldn’t know what’s going on and then covid happened. If this video offends or annoys you then take your negativity somewhere else
@Charlie Hunter how do you know they even watched the media. They have been traveling nonstop so I wouldn’t expect them to know everything that’s going on
@@Someone25875 First of all, I never said that it offended me, and I wasn't being negative. It was a genuine question as Portland and everything that has been going on has been in the news for months. Secondly, they've been traveling in the US, not foreign countries. Thirdly, they live their life on social media, and the internet, so I find it incredibly hard to believe that they didn't run across anything in all this time. Finally, experienced travelers that they are, I would have expected a little more research on the area than just where to find doughnuts.
@@MisplacedBelle clearly you haven’t been around enough. They traveled for 4 years and then immediately looked for places to go
@Charlie Hunter the people that told them that, never gave specifics as to why though
I’m going back and having a little marathon of these videos and I just realized I was there literally 2 weeks before you guys got there ! That’s just crazy to me, I just redound your channel a year and a half ago and it just blows my mind how the world can work like that ! Love your videos
I loved Portland when I visited roughly 4 or 5 years ago. I think it's okay (and encouraged) to talk about what's happening in the US right now, because like, we're going through some s*** lol. You guys are also awesome American ambassadors, and I think it's okay to give your opinions on the subject. It would add context to things you're seeing as you travel around the country.
Also, if you roll through the Midwest and stop in Minneapolis, I'll gladly give you guys a Jucy Lucy tour :)
I agree, and I think that for so many reasons traveling through the US right these months is super interesting. (Speaking from Europe)
@@annika5790 For sure. Just like culture, current events also color locations in certain ways... And the protests in Portland went on for AWHILE. Even though George Floyd protests started in Minneapolis, the events in Portland turned into a different thing entirely.
OMG, a Juicy Lucy *TOUR*? burger nirvana! That's like offering a tour of Philly for cheese steak sandwiches.
100% agree with this.
Come back to Portland once it's open again. Until then see the country. And go to Tillamook cheese
So, I really walked away feeling you two were just affected by the homeless as you didn't elaborate on what happened. Please explain and not leave us feeling like you were horrified by the homeless.
The "homeless" in Portland are drug addicted, violent and/or mentally ill. They aren't just harmless panhandlers here and there.
@@koshersalt179 are you from Portland? I would say what you described is a small portion of homeless community in Portland.
@@NT-bz5nh Uh huh.
@@koshersalt179 Ya never answered. Are you from Portland?
@@pt2038 they did answer. They said yes
I'm someone who has lived in Portland my whole life. I was so excited when I saw that you were coming through Oregon, but this video was disappointing. You visited one small part of Portland, the worst part right now, and didn't give the rest of the city a chance.
It’s pretty disappointing that travel bloggers didn’t do better research.
Well they can’t go everywhere and they have never been so stop hating! They didn’t know it would look like that and they even apologized for not looking for more spots
Yeah, quite a letdown. Media would have you thinking the whole city has gone Mad Max.
They probably saw a Biden sign and got frightened.
@@its_my_my you don’t know anything about their channel do you?
I think you inadvertently walked through the roughest part of the city. Portland and Seattle are kind of weird where it's little pockets of homeless ppl. Both cities are going through a hard time on that front and I appreciate that you decided to edit your initial impressions. It would have been a very different experience of you had gone to the other Voodoo location 🤷♀️
I definitely agree, I’m born and raised in Oregon and usually the city is very alive, they theres a lot of homeless people but other than that its usually great but at the time it’s probably the worst place to visit/live
I second this! I feel like in ANY city you'll get the pockets of homeless people, I know LA is like that as well. I actually really like Portland, I think it's a super funky city
I live in Vancouver... Lots more homeless people here. I never feel threatened by them. They're just people like you and me. Show them love. It could be you one day.
I 100 percent agree, ive lived in portland sw my whole life and its amazing here. you just have to go to the right places, there's something people wont like everywhere
Nope, this is complete Liberalism at its finest. This is exactly what every democrat run city looks like Portland, Seattle, LA. San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, NYC. If this is what thriving cities look like, I'd rather live in a peaceful dead city
I live in Tacoma, Washington and love Portland...well the Portland of my memories. This is a hard time for a lot of our cities and Portland and Seattle are two of them. Hopefully one day we will see the cities of our memories and you can come back and make some wonderful memories of your own. Love you guys!!!!
Sorry you didn’t have a great experience in Portland. We’ve lived here for years and it’s one of our favorite cities in the US. It’s true the downtown area is having a tough time but there are actually some great neighborhoods to visit and walk around. Portland has always been very much of a foodie city but Covid has reduced the options quite a bit unfortunately. If you come through again let us know and we’ll be happy to show you around.
On the coast near Canon Beach, if it is open make sure to visit Ecola State Park, the views looking down the coast are spectacular.
This makes me happy I’m from southern Oregon and seeing a UA-camr that I love in Oregon makes me happy
Hey guys just wanted let you know that I’m so glad I discovered your channel. I’m in a wheelchair and it’s very hard for me to travel and I love being able to watch you go to different places that either I can’t get to or are very hard for me to get too! Thank you again for producing such awesome videos! Hope to meet you one day!!!!
Kara and Nate, you guys are the best! It looks like there was nothing you could have done differently. Thank you for honestly showing us your experience travelling through Oregon. I am personally frustrated that many of the commenters on this video would pressure you to make uneducated claims about a delicate situation. I just want you to know that I and so many others support you and are grateful to you for sharing so many amazing experiences with us. God bless you.
Patiently dying and waiting for the video to be uploaded.
KARA AND NATE ALL THE WAAAAY💃
The Oregon coastline is literally one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to! Glad y'all finally made it! Cheers. :)
I appreciate that you were trying to be diplomatic when discussing Portland. I'm wondering if you actually researched the city before you went, or just unhappily ended up in a bad area by the donut place, and so didn't get a broader view of what Portland has to offer. And, Kara, I'm thinking of you. Because according to my Facebook coffee group, Portland has a vibrant coffee scene.
Portlander here grateful for your attempt at giving our city a chance and painting a more or less complete picture! The why we’re here and where we’re going:
1. A lot of the grittiness comes from COVID restrictions, economic downturn, an incompetent mayor, systemic racism (racist and black exclusionary laws weren’t fully removed from the constitution until 2002), and a growing house less population without access to mental health care.
2. If you ever come back to pdx I’d be so happy to show you around other parts of town and create an even more holistic, joyful, and well rounded picture (though you did a pretty good job here, there’s a lot more to it!)
for anyone that lives in the NW to say anything about racism is utterly ridiculous!!! I am from the South and have more black friends than white....there are almost NO black people up here!!! and you think there is systemic racism because someone told you to think that??? NAIVE, much?
I don't think you guys gave Portland a chance. I'm very disappointed.
They'll be back someday and will give it another chance.
Agree. They went to one tiny area that in no way shows the city for what it is. And this is after being told by locals not to go to that area 🙄
They need to go travel more down Columbia River up to Mount Adam's area. That is a magical place.
@@mariongiles6629 Yes, Hood River is awesome, but even in Portland there are much better places to go then Old Town....I love it, but it's a little sketchy. I lived there for almost 20 years and have many suggestions! I love Portland, and Oregon.
They should have went to NW 23rd area or the Eastside.
Clip of Kara dropping her phone right as she landed her feet on the West Coast was so funny. Kara you just made my day
the most portland thing is "it's popular so it's overrated" 😂
100%
no it is not
haha so true lol
Fun fact: cannon beach is where part of the movie “The Goonies” was filmed
And Astoria is the house I think
@@lizreece1785 indeed it was!
Astoria is where it was filmed.
Yea mostly Astoria, but there is a scene filmed on that beach
It's been forever since I've seen the movie, but are those rocks at 15:29 where the pirate ship appeared?
We did the Oregon Coast in June. It is such a stunning place. Watching the sunset on a beach with no one else but my hubby is one of those magical travel memories that will stay locked in my heart forever.
Thanks for giving our city a fair and honest review. The city is a wreck right now, but seeing Nate try Voodoo for the first time reminded me of what I used to love so much about being here. Portland used to be all about having a good time doing obscure/absurd things.
Does anyone remember when all we wanted to do was go to Everyday Music and dig through a bunch of interesting CDs and movies? Later on, we'd stop by Plaid Pantry, grab a case of Pabst, and check out new bands with our friends at someone's apartment. Eventually, we'd get hungry and make Mac 'n Cheese. It was so pointless and satisfying.
I'm glad they did that "intermission", too! Although I think a homeless population is pretty common to every major city, you kind of just have to accept it as part of the scenery (and also an issue that cities have to deal with). Portland is such a fun city, I hope it gets a chance to redeem himself!
I mean its your own fault for electing loser that refuse to help the people and instead let the insane people run the show. The rest of the country is laugh at you all
@@javier8015 How do you know how I vote? What would you do to fix it? I'm just one person surrounded by 99 problems, and if I could get the culture war to stop I would. I can't be the only person who is tired of seeing normal people behave so terribly when their ideas are at odds. We draw these imaginary lines around politics and hate each other all day because of it. People are just people, but we evaluate them like they should be Gods. So tired of the venom from everyone, including my personal friends. Regrettably, I'm going to be leaving this city soon.
Nate: "I'm going to to go to several doughnut places for research"
Me:👏👏👏
I’ve been jumping back and forth in watching your older international travel videos and following the new videos as you go, and it was so wonderful to see this sort of everyday video 😍😍
"Dumpsteeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!!!! "
yep. get rid of it lol
I hope you’re headed to Washington! Lots and lots of good coffee for Kara 💕
Good coffee spots in WA:
Slate Coffee Roasters
La Marzocco
Milstead & Co.
Narrative Coffee
Also you MUST go to the San Juan Islands in WA! Absolutely gorgeous ferry from Anacortes to the islands and beautiful scenery! Rent Susie’s Mopeds! The Washington Coast isn’t as nice as the Oregon Coast - except Cape Flattery is really cool. If you want a super fun experience go to the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim. It’s a drive through, feed the animals zoo. Also Diablo Lake is an absolute MUST! If you want a fun “we stayed here” video - hike up Mount Pilchuck and stay in the fire look out at the very top. It’s STUNNING! Or the “Rolling Huts” in Winthrop, they’re designed by a famous architect group in Seattle called Olson Kundig.
I’ve got plenty of where that came from - washington is a beautiful state!
It really is! I have lived in Washington 4 years now and I’m still constantly surprised. I’m familiar with most of your suggestions but not the game farm. Will have to investigate. Thanks for the new to-do! :)
I told them to visit the Village of Leavensworth , WA ... Has a German flair to it .
I wouldn't hope for that. They might trash talk your city too.
The theme lives. All I can say is WOW!!! I would love to be that young, full of energy, invincible, full of innocence & the naivety of youth again. "That was wild" followed by "might not have been the best time to visit" was almost as good as the "some girl" reference after visiting the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron in Buenos Aires. I love the adventure of seeing the world thru the eyes of two young, down to earth and honest young people. We need more young couples like Kata & Nate. Keep up the great work.
"It's been raining every day since we've driven into this state..." ...Annnd welcome to Oregon, hahaha! ☔
I doubt it's raining in Bend. Welcome to the temperate rain forest portion of Oregon.
Does anyone else get the impression they hate their van but can’t say it?
I think they miss flying. They love airplanes and lounges.
Yup lol
The van is not long for this world.......They will have a plan B soon
Totally.
I’ve got that vibe more than once. They are not loving the van. An RV is so much more like a home if you are traveling long term.
Thank you for showing tidbits here and there on Instagram. Every time I see a post on there I get excited about the upcoming video. Thanks for the content and for the laughs y’all. Love ya!!
YAY I AM EARLY!! I absolutely love following your adventures. Keep going!
Nate: passion for donuts 🍩
Kara: excitement for dumpsters
😆😂
it's the little things lol
@@TheAwkwardTourists yes it is!
The first video I posted on youtube was filmed on Mt. Hood.
Wow.
Hi, I watch your videos.
Pro tip! “Ne-HAY-lum Bay,” you can bring voodoo donuts on the plane (once it’s COVID safe to travel 😭), and the Pacific Northwest= Wear more layers than you think and ALWAYS have rain gear with you 🌲☔️
Downtown Portland feels empty for several different reasons. It's not just the protests - although that is part of it, sure. COVID means all the downtown offices are working remotely and all the tourists are staying home and not filling the giant downtown hotels. Multiple super famous restaurants have closed permanently. And I'm sure more will follow. Thankfully, the food cart scene is still vibrant and resilient.
VooDoo is near where I used to work, and it was always a little sketchy looking. So many people in crisis and we've never had enough housing. At night (when stores were allowed to be open at night) there were blocks of bars nearby and drunken crowds would stand in line for 24/7 donuts. There are a lot of campers and more so since COVID, as they've been reluctant to clear them out in the middle of a pandemic. If you're not from the area, it's shocking to see. I know it was when I first moved here. And with COVID distance requirements, now we have even fewer emergency shelter beds. It's a mess, but I think we'll eventually find solutions.
When this is over, it will be the vibrant, quirky city it was a year ago. But if you get a chance to cut through town when Pip's and Blue Star are open, I promise they're both worth the visit. You also should see our rose gardens and Forest Park over the summer.
I also used to live in Portland. I worked downtown. I was accosted by a girl in front of Nordstrom who had a knife. This was a decade ago.
Portland claims it has a housing problem but it is the drug problem that creates most homelessness. The addictions rob people of their funds to pay rent much less carry a mortgage. Unless the drug problem, alcohol included is firmly dealt with I don't see how the city will get better. And I understand the tent cities have gotten worse since we moved in 2016. Now I-205 is lined with tents. Third World. Ripe for disease outbreaks.
@@bonniegirl5138 They don't clear them as often with COVID. And yes. They need to shift some police funding to drug treatment and prevention.
@@bonniegirl5138 drug addiction isn’t the main reason for homelessness. Please educate yourself. Job loss, medical crisis, mental health crisis are the top reasons and then Addiction. You’re misleading people. My spouse works at a center for homeless people downtown.
@@NT-bz5nh And many times job loss, medical crisis and mental health break downs are due to drug addiction, legal and illegal. I would encourage you to watch the documentary Seattle is Dying.
I contend that whatever homeless advocates are doing is not working because the problem is getting worse. You don't think those tent cities in Portland don't have dealers just like they do in Seattle? Give me a break. I was approached on the bus mall by a guy selling until he thought the black day timer I had was a Bible. I've witnessed drug deals on the Max and reported it. You think people are going to be completely honest about this when
they apply for assistance. Most people are not even honest when things are going well. Look deeper.
This is false. Addictions are always always a secondary problem. The brain needs more serotonin and dopamine due to stress and mental health. People deal with that by addictions of: coffee, alcohol, shopping, sex, eating, phones, social media, sugar, drugs, stealing, weed, video games, TV, cigarettes, being around friends etc. Addiction is something many many people have, drive by a Starbucks to see the lines! But addiction is always due to a chemical imbalance or deficiency that needs fixed. Healthier ways of healing it is with extra sun, Vit D, meditation, Art, reading. I’m homeless and I promise you I don’t use drugs at all. I even went to college and had 2 huge homes In 2 towns and I promise you I’m the first person to help others. I’ve volunteered my whole life at schools, animal rescues and soup kitchens. So don’t judge those who had major traumas. Even those on drugs as they are on them to numb their traumas and help stress.
I love how throughout the years of watching them travel, my favorite thing is seeing the backpack strap wayyy off of karas shoulder like a little kid running home from school😂 I love it
I’m watching this on my iPad. So when you asked Siri the temp, my Siri responded. 73° in Texas.
Disappointed in how you portrayed Portland. Outside of the few blocks you chose visit. There is a thriving food, coffee, and beer scene. The area you were in is empty because people are working from home in the pandemic. Anyone of the cool neighborhoods (Hawthorne, St Johns, the Alphabets, Alberta) in the city would have shown you just how awesome the city is. And...because I follow you on Instagram I know you didn’t not take advice from locals who tried to help you find all these great things.
I live in Portland too. It’s not that great. City of trash and tents.
Vitaliy Burlaka I live there too and disagree. There are some spots right now but not the entire city.
Thank you for treating Portland with a delicate touch. With the months of protests, looting, etc. it's not a vacation destination right now. Well, except for all of the tenters everywhere.
So happy you enjoyed the Oregon coast 😀!
that’s why we love this channel. honest, thoughtful reporting with incredible looking doughnuts.
Except they didn't do honest reporting. They cut out their real opinions to give a middle of the road "let's not piss anybody off" take on Portland.
When Nate talked to Siri about the weather, my phone went off 😂. It won’t work for my husband’s voice, but it worked for Nates! Lol
LOL so did mine when we were editing 🤣 and it was 47°. Much warmer than in the video!
Sketchy part of town 😂. I have been hanging out there since I was 14. Out of all the places you have been you think it’s sketchy that makes me feel better about traveling.
Yeah, if they think this part of Portland is sketchy, scary, etc., I have a hard time believing they’ve taken many risks in their international travels. Born and raised in PDX, plus having traveled to 30+ countries around the world, there’s a perspective you gain when you begin to see ALL people as fully human. “Not the kind of people you want as ambassadors to your city”? Wow.... Privilege at its finest.
@@pacnwgrl The way you worded this doesn't seem like you're seeing Kara/Nate as "fully" human though. Cause "fully" includes a lot.
Thanks for the vid & for cutting your editorial on Portland short. I'm from Oregon and know that things are going in all different directions right now. You kept it respectful and kept it moving. The Oregon coast is amazing, isn't it?!
Ooo, I think I’m kinda early 😂 Really love your videos Kara and Nate, I look forward to them every week. And I feel like I know you guys 😊 Take care and stay healthy! (Also thank you for showing all the honest sides of traveling and your adventures 🙂)
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Kara and Nate I cant believe you replied to my comment! 🥰🥰 that just made my week! Also I wanted to edit my comment and say I 100% agree with Kara, you have to burn your marshmallows 😂 love from TN ❤️
Kara & Nate. We live in Sherwood OR and appreciate how you understand what we are going through in the Portland that it is lately. We love Oregon! So thank you for being fare to what you experienced and hope you can enjoy the rest of our amazing state! We RV in many parts of Oregon, hope you can make it to Astoria!
Best part of my Sundays
America in 2020: People that have traveled in Iraq are shaken by their experience in Portland...
Jim Baird or in US generally, particularly the Red States. The racism is blatant.
Does Kurdistan still count as Iraq? A bit iffy.
Lol I know! I agree though. I've traveled to some pretty dangerous places on this planet and I too feel less safe in Portland than most other places. I'm an Oregon native and agree that Portland is a total disaster. Cannon Beach is amazing though. That's my favorite beach city in OR and I've been to all of them.
@@botaqhead you realize Oregon is a blue state?
@@botaqhead Sorry, but how is the racism blatant? America is in a dangerous political, economic, and otherwise climate... and sure, it's still not probably not iraq... it's still very shocking for americans in a first world environment... compared to other first world countries
Sometimes, if desperate for an overnight parking place that is safe, you can find an independently owned motel and ask if you can park in the parking lot and pay a small fee - sometimes you can even use facilities but usually not. It is worth a try.
Wow i never thought that i would see someone visit iraq 🇮🇶 form AMERICA 🇺🇸 im speechless 😶im from erbil, Kurdistan myself so im happy you like it
You should check out their Iraq videos. They had a great time.
Hello Iraqi friend I very much want to visit Kurdistan someday! Very much admire the Kurdish people.
Kurdistan-Iraq is full of expat, it's very safe! I recommend visiting it when covid era ends
@@crystalwolcott4744 The regular areas of Iraq like Baghdad and Basra are pretty safe these days to! When you come you’ll love the country as a whole!!