The West 2019 Part 6: Fun in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Apache Junction
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- After almost six days boondocking in the desert, I was ready for some full hookups and a long shower, so I checked into an RV park in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear. Join me for two days of breweries, saloons, butte climbs, and tacos in Tempe, Scottsdale and Apache Junction. We also drive the Apache Trail to Tortilla Flat.
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Only Robert can make a travel video of the exact same locations and make you watch it again as if you’ve never seen them before. 👏
I concur, only Robert can pull that off.
I really love this guyz unique voice!
I am addicted to your videos. Can't get enough of your eloquent narration and your humor. Thank you, so much. I cant express how much, I appreciate you taking us on your adventures. ❤
You crack me up! "My pick-nick table is right next to my neighbors sewage." LOL
I was born, raised in Phoenix. Thank you for reminding me how fantastic my home is and how special.
Forever a desert rat zoni!
When I was getting ready for culinary school I was in Apache JUNCTION and Scottsdale area. I loved that area. Your videos are top of the line. I've found none any better. That was your calling. Thank you. You make your audience feel like they are there.
Your videos are always good.....but this one was exceptional. Done in your signature 'travel vlog' format ....accompanied by your irresistible music 🎼🎵 doesn't get much better on a Sunday morning! This is what Robert is all about ....so entertaining! 🙌 The best of the desert 🌵 🌞
They are good but wish there was more site-seeing footage and less driving footage.
Wow that's awesome 👍 picture of the best it's been a wonderful day today and had a wonderful adventure thanks for the trip
Hi from Toronto Robert. As someone who’s enjoyed Arizona on many trips over more than 60 years, it’s pleasurable seeing many of the places once again. I always enjoy your straightforward, honest reports that don’t sugarcoat anything. Don’t change.
I love it! She finally got in front of the camera!!!!
Very beautiful video and narration. Thank you.
Wonderful video as usual! I now find myself watching these videos to de-stress and to just have an enjoyable watching experience as I learn about so many places around the country! Thank you Robert for making these!
Like the views of the mountains 🏔
You made my Sunday even better thanks Robert!
Arizona is a very pretty location. Stunning scenery. Thank you for your hard work and sharing Robert
1. Welcom back to civilization.
2. You sound like a D.J. at a jazz station. We had one in Tampa, I miss it.
3. Glad Ili is joining you. I can't wait until my husband retires.
4. Folks from Florida are not used to high elevation,be careful.
I love your sense of humor! "Rest we must, and I'm starting to sound like Yoda" 🤣🤣
Awesome .I really want to visit out there again
Thanks for your channel. I really enjoy your videos and commentary. Sunday evenings and days off are spent relaxing with a Guinness and watching your videos.
Amazing scenery, but those last 5 minutes are just so awesome.
I miss the southwest so much.
Continuously one of the best channels on UA-cam!
Thanks!
Always & I love the fact he hasn't changed to make so called improvements.I feel his style & technique is perfect & is much needed in these times we are living in where most UA-camrs want to use cliche sayings, phrases & actions....Robert is really down to earth & does not turn the viewer off with garbage music or offensive language or commentary.....You can actually make Robert's videos your own personal escapes because Robert leaves his videos neutral without subjecting his material to only a limited demographic of viewers.
Stunning is not a word I use very often, but you have some stunning images in this video, Robert. I stopped and backed up to 25:00 for a second look at the S-curve going into the gorgeous, sunset-covered landscape. Muy bueno!
I had to laugh at..."My picnic table is waiting next to me neighbor's sewer, Oh Joy". How many times most of us have uttered that sentiment! Great video as always!
Love the editing, music and commentary. Very entertaining..keep it up.
Thank you.
My husband and I love all your videos. Keep up the good work!!!
What a beautiful scenery during the whole video. Reminds me driving in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.
Gooooood morning Robert! The video was great as usual. We enjoyed it a lot. You truly had many adventures out West. Thanks for taking us with you. Have a great day, and your mystery box should be at your post office box by Tuesday. Fly pelican, fly! 🌴😎👍
Cool, thanks! Can't wait
😥😪 I cant believe You were at the mammoth saloon two years in a row and I didnt know! Ive worked there for 4 years and wonder if I waited on you, I watch so many of your videos. Please talk to cowboy dan the owner next time. He was there! Very interesting character- steph b
one of these days..... just not today. Robert I absolutely love your videos. keep them coming
Thank you!
Arizona's beauty IS surprising.
Just found you. This vlog is very entertaining and your camera is crystal clear. Love your voice too! Thanks!
My parents lived just south of Tucson, Green Valley and I was able to tour the state with them. The weather and scenery is fantastic. Love your videos. When in south florida, your trailer wheel alignment can be corrected at: Wheel Alignment Tech, Hialeah Gardens, FL.
Robert, we followed a similar route (I-40 from Huntsville after leaving Gulf Shores) to the west before returning through Utah across I-70 on our way back to NW PA. We took tons of still photos but none tell the stories of what we saw, like your vids do.
We will be showing your latest uploads to our friends and family. Your vids tell our story so much better than our pics.
Your stories are so inspiring and so beautifully done. Thank you and good luck in your travels. 🍻🍻🍻 ipa
PS. We know that feeling of the picnic table location too..... GOOD GRIEF!!! 😷
Thank you!
Going here today, I live in phoenix and never heard of canyon lake. I'm a photographer and love nature...super excited! Thanks Robert for traveling here and letting us know what's right in our backyard!
I used to live/work in Tempe. Hope to return someday!
New sub here Robert..I watched your travel vlog about your trip from Tampa out to California, you were pulling your mini with a Kia back then...two thumbs up, great movie, with lots of info.
Thank you, and welcome!
Back in 79' I had beer and a burger at Tortila Flats. The inside of that place is awesome, all kinds of western and mining regalia, silver dollars and old coins hand laiden into the tables and bar.
Apache trail was beautiful.. You hit it at a perfect time of day. The lighting made it dramatic. Those roads looked brand new. I have heard in the past that they use recycled tires to build the roads in that state.
Yes the apache trail is beautiful, but I think the best part is between Tortilla Flats and the Roosewelt Lake Bridge. Unpaved road and a lot of hairpin turn, a great journey
WOW‼️ Congrats on conquering the butte‼️💪
💜💙💚💛🧡❤
Another great video, Robert! Thank you!
Good to see you two together! And the soundtrack was amazingly good again. :-)
Thanks!
Great video Robert! As others have said, the music works the video! Love the airplane landing shot!
I remember that livestream. Amazing view behind you.
This makes me so impatient to take a trip out west! Great video, as always! Keep 'em coming!
Next trip to Phoenix, consider doing the Piesetwa Peak hike on the north side of Phoenix in the Phoenix Mountain Park. It is a good climb but a much better trail than Camelback. It basically follows the top of a ridge so you get a lot of good views and breezes for a much cooler hike. It is a 360 degree view from the top. Best to go during the week in the winter.
Another activity for you next time is a drive through South Mountain Park and a drive up South Mountain along the south edge of Phoenix. It is also a beautiful view from the top and you do not have hike after the tacos!
You did a great job showcasing the Valley of the Sun.
This is going to make me want to head back out there! Love the adventures - more to come for us fans!
Great vid Robert, another homerun thanx.
That's right Robert, show em how to swim like a Pro in that pool.👍
Long shower = HUMAN AGAIN
Just like you said.
Good personal hygiene is so important to maintain while RVing.
A good shower is an absolute OASIS experience.
I'm glad you're enjoying New Mexico and Arizona, instead of blowing through to get to California like last time. Lots of beauty and things to do OFF the beaten trail.
Aunt Edna: Youre driving me to Phoenix!
Amazing sight seeing
Amazing.. THANK YOU Robert!!
I loved that shot of the plane landing!!
Tomb Stone would have been nice. Thanks for the adventure Rob.
Awesome video Robert! Thanks so much for all your hard work with these videos.
Another great video! Amazing views of the mountains! Thank you so much Robert to share with us your your travels!
Always enjoyable.
Thx.
Bob
Great footage of the landscape of the desert. You do a great job of explaining the area.
Thank you
Thank Robert, always enjoy your videos thank very much!!!!!!!!!GRACIAS.
Thank you!
Amazing video you got on the Apache Trail drive! you were there at the perfect time of day with a nice mix of sun and clouds. congrats... I am so jealous!
surprised how small the skyline of Phoenix is considering this area is considered as the 6th most populous in the US!
Thanks!
Yea it's because Phoenix grew too quickly, we never really had the chance to build up the downtown as much, Phoenix is actually still a pretty "new" city compared to most others. The fact that it's so incredibly spread out doesn't help either, most of the action happens in the suburbs of Tempe, Scottsdale, etc rather than the core of Phoenix itself.
@@orlanzo2621 thanks for sharing your insight.... I am sure there are a lot of factors that influence that. as a comparison Calgary Canada was settled at around the same time as Phoenix, is only 1/3 of it's population but has a far bigger skyline. I find American cities tend to be more spread out and sprawling.
hope to make it out to Arizona one of these years and Robert's videos have me more inspired to do so. we tend to travel to locations that are on the ocean... California, Hawaii, Caribbean as well as Europe. this would probably be much more affordable as I could drive there in my own car.
*Another Masterpiece Robert!* Somehow... coffee tastes even better while watching your videos!!! Your (newer) music has a relaxing 80's-Euro-Sound that I thoroughly dig. Last but not least --- Thank you for totally inspiring me!!! I'm going to start making fake I.D.'s for middle aged RV'ers that show they're over 60!!!
hello robert toujours le même plaisir a regardez vos vidéo un peut courte celle la au plus vite 👍👍👍👍👍👍😉
Great scenery. I think when climbing the butte, there's supposed to be a guru at the top to tell you the meaning of life.
It must have been his day off.
Watching this made me miss Arizona so much! You were very close to where I was living on the Tempe/Scottsdale border! If you ever go back I know a lot of good breweries that have awesome IPAs!
Robert, you're the man when it comes to composing your music!!!! Absolutely got me shakin, movin n groovin!!! Jajaja! Ya tu sabes! AAA+ all the wayyyyy!
Just beautiful! Thank you! I’ve lived in AZ for 15 years and only now seeing places for the first time! We have stayed in Destiny Resort !
Robert, I knew of your channel but now I'm hooked on it. You did a wonderful job of touring my hometown nice job my friend. You showed me a few places I want visit now. Thank you! You should come for Spring training baseball sometime. Blessings and safe travels. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Hmmm, it's Sunday, I got all day!
I'm ridding...ridding in my rv...la la la laaa la la ;)
Or "Riding". Spelling matters.
It's always easy to watch your videos!
Arizona is better than I imagined. Thank you for sharing. How about a vlog , 52 breweries before you turn 52. With Illi as your designated driver.
You are living the life man deep down this is what i would like to do
Love your videos...."Am I the only one to fight with my GPS?...In Spanish"....Grey building looks like it could be R2D2....Great conversation..lol
I wish I can program my iPhone alarm to say your "Gooooood morning."
I live in Tempe and it’s cool to watch you explore and you funny man lol keep it goin!
Yes nice voice and would be a good guide!
This is classic traveling Robert! Love it. Hopefully there are some key west videos in the near future too :-)
Enjoyed the video. My Mom used to live in Apache Junction! I remember driving up the mountain on a road that turned into a horse path. That was freaky! Haha.
You're a real Cool Breeze bro!
Thanks for visiting our home town and the great views of Tempe! Next time you visit, check out South Mountain - the trails and the views are excellent.
Howdy Robert, many thanks for sharing yet another superb video here which doubtless constitutes a great embellishment of my Sunday. Best wishes and cordial greetings from William in Bruges, Belgium, Europe
My great grandparents got married at Montis! It was a really cool spot
That airplane actually crashed on Oct 27, 2018 - on approach to the Hobbs, New Mexico airport. Pilot had incorrect altimeter setting dialed in... and flew it into the ground. Three were onboard and all walked away with no injuries.
Cool fact, didn't know, thank you. Glad there were no injuries
Homes are incredibly beautiful 😍
Don't do well with heights - but they were incredible also. When my kids were little we discussed moving there. We went to Orlando instead. My mom's passing away is how we ended back up north. Time to leave for the last time 😊
Ps... you nailed the airplane shot! 2 thumbs... & 2 big toes up! 👍🏼👍🏼
As I have lived in Chandler since 1995, and have worked in Tempe and Phoenix, I can vouch for your facts and descriptions. Next time you are in Old Town Scottsdale, check out the Sugar Bowl. Also, check pout the views from Shea Blvd as it goes from Scottsdale to Fountain Hills, great views, especially for the evening sunset.
Enjoyed this video , can’t wait to be out on the road
Thank you
This is our favorite of your videos. We've watched it several times already. Perhaps one day you will come down to our beautiful Tucson too. So nice to see
Ili in the video ♡ she's so pretty. God bless!
Tucson is in the plans for next winter
Lovely, and liked the camera appearance!
"Ohhh..and gentrification!" you made me laugh out loud
I miss Scottsdale,az
I see you are on mill Avenue, you are in the heart of College town, monti's has been gone for years now.
My friend,,I had to share this video on Facebook,, spectacular, and getting better. 🤩
Hello Robert , I don’t even remember being in the Loco Patron that day , anyway was good to meet you , 🥳🥳
Another great video!
I think I heard your voice on a cartoon the other day, you are a musician and also voice over? if not, you need to be. I love your videos and there is no one in this entire youtube world would hold my interest for 4 hours.....thank you for your work.
Thank you!
Me encanta Arizona a pesar que tiene su epoca calurosa es un bello lugar bellos paisajes ,aunque sea parte del desierto tiene mucha bellesa natural
¡Gracias amigo!
Nobody knew that one year from that day will change how people travel.
Robert...thx for the tour around my old stomping grounds...I would suggest some horseback riding...a trip up South Mountain as well...lot’s of great Mexican restaurants and places to get some cowboy beans and a nice steak 🥩...perhaps someday when you’re not on a roll.