Even though it is a harsh place to live I appreciate the video and how you presented Utqiagvik. Not everyplace we travel to is grand and beautiful. When you live in such a severe environment you do the best you can, but the reality is that this is the life they live and it’s not for us to judge how they live. Makes us appreciate what we have and where we live.
I came here to say the same thing. Whenever I see old buildings like this I think about the many stories they would tell if they could. Robert made the effort to shed a little light on the history of the natives and days of past. I personally appreciate that.
@jaime5649 as an inupiaq that lives up here in the north, Kotzebue, to be specific, I can tell you with confidence that all the best parts of civilization haven't reached up here yet. We finally have paved roads in our city, but they are wavy and cracked due to permafrost melting and the ground heaving. We still hunt and fish and berry pick. It is our way of life. We haven't had a chance to live like rich people and gain all of the fancy acoutriments that come with civilization.. yet... Edit: Gasoline is $8.959 per gallon, and milk is $12.49 per gallon. Eggs are $10.99 for an 18ct, a loaf of bread is $4.99... FYI the cost of living prohibits living a lavish lifestyle...
I guess it wouldn't have looked so grim if the sun had been shining and the mud had dried out, and I understand why those remote places end up looking like junk yards. Maybe the hotel just isn't very helpful because it doesn't have any competition? Your commentary put a much better spin on the town, as did the sighting of the sea ice in mid-summer. I think that's a great documentary-style video you made there Robert, so thank you for taking us along to see what it was really like.
I think he went in the off season. In the winter all is frozen over and snow so no mud and only silhouettes of past treasures covered with pure white snow.
@imagseer yeah, it does look a lot different under better lighting in the summer, like in July it is known as The Land of the Midnight Sun. And in the midst of winter, the sun doesn't rise for 3 months...
Thank you for taking us along to experience what you experienced- on a walking tour no less. Very interesting to learn about this desolate place, and it was definitely a good choice to include it amongst the more typical and expected Alaska experiences. The new music is very fitting and as always, adds that little something that helps to make your videos a cut above. Utqiagvik, is definitely not for everybody. I am guessing that the majority of those that live there are incredibly firm-hearted human beings. With deep respect for their 1500 years of heritage and the continuation of it, most people probably don’t consider their life to be one of lack. It is just “their way”. The rest are there to support industry and get paid the big bucks for doing so. Seems like everyone works together for the greater good. This was an unexpected but enjoyable episode.
Agreed, some of Traveling Roberts trips are good to eliminate where I want to go on vacation! For me, I will pass on this one and the icefields parkway.
A very interesting vlog. Of all of the rv travel videos of yours and others I have watched, this may be the first time that there is a destination that I will probably skip when in that area. I can understand the geographical, historical and industrial significance of such a place and as well as its roots and origins, but perhaps not the most touristic place in the world. strange to see a place where roads are basically frozen ground for 9 months of the year and for the other three they are mud. That perma frost makes construction of any sort very challenging, hence many of the buildings lifted off the surface. Thank you for capturing it all. You may have saved me the trip :). Looking forward to the rest of this trip and beyond.. As always, safe travels......
Your videos often make me want to go to the places you visit and see the things you've seen and I've been wanting to go to Alaska, especially after watching your videos and speaking with you recently. But I think you've also saved me the trouble of visiting this place. So I'll use the money I've saved and buy you a beer or two next time I see you my friend.
As always great videos. This place looks so forsaken. Hardy souls live and work here. Gloomy, depressing and dirty are words that come to mind. Glad you were able to show us a place most will never see.
Yeah! ako din nagulat mayroon akong kababayan diyan. Minsan parang nakita ko na iyan si Robert dito sa may amin ha. Siya kaya iyon nasa Cubao ako that time.
Dear Robert, Thank you for showing the northern most point of Alaska. It was pretty grim. Soooo cold! So now we know! Wow! What a way to live. What really surprised that they are still whaling out there. Also see why it is a dry area.
Hello Traveling Robert, Wow you went ahead and got on that plane to the Artic Ocean, that's AWESOME! I can't wait to see the next places that you'll visit. Great Video👍👍👍!
Thanks for the video. I found it interesting. "checkout at 11:00 flight at 5:00" I think it's moments like that you appreciate being an RVr. You have everything you need with you and your not waiting or relying on someone else.
A very unique place to visit. A harsh place to live. I can see why there is no alcohol there. I grew up in Canada and experienced temps in the winter of -40 F in winter but still can't imagine living in Barrow even though our cars would be just as muddy in the spring.Thanks for taking us on that journey. Looking forward to Seward and Kenai. Camped there in the outback and kayaked for 5 days. It was amazing.
Robert you looked and sounded miserable while you were there and seemed to cheer up once you got back to Anchorage. I understand it was a "once in a lifetime" thing, it sounds like you won't be going back anytime soon, if ever. Safe travels! Via con Dios!
I'm glad that you and Illy experienced Utqiagvik, Alaska/ Barrow, in the Summer!🛬 Learning how to survive there and the rich history, is amazing!🐳 I'm also glad that you chose not to go it that water!🥶I couldn't believe that the airplane food and water💧 looked pretty amazing on your way back to anchorage!🛫 Take care, Robert and Illy!🏞🌅
I think Living Off grid in northern AZ is hard. Could never imagine living in a place like that, especially Off-gird lol. Thanks for the video, I would never plan to visit myself, I will just enjoy the video. Thanks Robert.
My wife worked at the Samuel Simmons hospital for almost 2 years during the pandemic. Utqiavik is a very interesting town, but as you stated, there's not a lot to do. Anybody thinking of going to Point Barrow, no taxi is going to take you there. You need an ATV, side by side, or a serious 4X4 with major ground clearance. I saw vehicles like a Ford Expedition buried up to its axles when it tried to go to the point.
Wow I can’t believe how rude and disrespectful this comment section is. Have some appreciation for the people who call this place home. It’s actually amazing people have established a continuously existing town here. That alone is worthy of respect.
Now we can knock that one off our bucket list.. My wife wonders why you often speak of we when it's just you? Is your catchy theme song tune just sticks in my head.. my wife can't wait till I'm asleep in bed.
Thank you Robert for showing me this place...now I know for sure that I'm not interested in going LOL And the fact that it's a dry town seals the deal for me! 😂
I’m glad I got to see that place through your camera because I got cold just thinking how terrible it must be about January . You finally found a place I just have no desire to visit but thank you for letting us go with you 😊
21:10 As a geography geek I couldn't help myself noticing: The signpost has at least some signs pointing at wrong direction. Direction to London can't be to the left of the one to the North Pole, since the sign is located at western hemisphere.
It is so interesting to see other parts of our country and the world to see how people live. I do not know how people can live there but I am sure they must like it. It would be so hard getting used to the roads and the harsh winters. I live in North Carolina and it is quite different from Alaska. I would love to visit Alaska someday. I really enjoy your videos so much. I can see other parts of our world through your videos.
Robert, if you and Elly (not sure how to spell her name) ever have trouble sleeping because of light might I suggest using soft headbands to cover your eyes...easily obtained in the beauty section of a store? I thought of this one night when I couldn't sleep because of light...been using it every night since because I don't like the pitch black, I like keeping a small amount of light on but it does disturb sleep...fun video!
Robert when yall going back to Barrow? On the flight back did they fly you around the whale bones for a last look? Is that going to be pelicamp north you looked like you loved it there so much. Haha 😄 See yall back in the world my good friend 💓
I love your videos robert . But i am never going somplace that i have to wear a big heavy coat like that . Anything below 65 degrees during the day and i am going farther south. Thats why we spend the winters in key west and the summers in the rockies
It would be interesting to see how people cope in the winter months. Man, that's got to be tough. It looks like that area could definitely use a few more paved roads, some tropical theme restaurants and maybe a carwash.
Robert I have a question about the Motel/Hotel/Frozen stay the Night Place?/Was the reason you were unable to get a extended stay for free was because the WHALER CONVENTION/FISH HEAD LLC was book and all the rooms were sold out, just a thought...
Nah, the hotel looked half empty. I think they just gouge you up there. I imagine a lot of people ask for a late check out since the flight back is so late.
Even though it is a harsh place to live I appreciate the video and how you presented Utqiagvik. Not everyplace we travel to is grand and beautiful. When you live in such a severe environment you do the best you can, but the reality is that this is the life they live and it’s not for us to judge how they live. Makes us appreciate what we have and where we live.
I came here to say the same thing. Whenever I see old buildings like this I think about the many stories they would tell if they could. Robert made the effort to shed a little light on the history of the natives and days of past. I personally appreciate that.
@@ladybugmom10 i think you both have a really beautiful way of thinking. it rubs off on me, i appreciate your empathy and compassion
@jaime5649 as an inupiaq that lives up here in the north, Kotzebue, to be specific, I can tell you with confidence that all the best parts of civilization haven't reached up here yet. We finally have paved roads in our city, but they are wavy and cracked due to permafrost melting and the ground heaving. We still hunt and fish and berry pick. It is our way of life. We haven't had a chance to live like rich people and gain all of the fancy acoutriments that come with civilization.. yet...
Edit: Gasoline is $8.959 per gallon, and milk is $12.49 per gallon. Eggs are $10.99 for an 18ct, a loaf of bread is $4.99... FYI the cost of living prohibits living a lavish lifestyle...
I guess it wouldn't have looked so grim if the sun had been shining and the mud had dried out, and I understand why those remote places end up looking like junk yards. Maybe the hotel just isn't very helpful because it doesn't have any competition? Your commentary put a much better spin on the town, as did the sighting of the sea ice in mid-summer. I think that's a great documentary-style video you made there Robert, so thank you for taking us along to see what it was really like.
I think he went in the off season. In the winter all is frozen over and snow so no mud and only silhouettes of past treasures covered with pure white snow.
@imagseer yeah, it does look a lot different under better lighting in the summer, like in July it is known as The Land of the Midnight Sun.
And in the midst of winter, the sun doesn't rise for 3 months...
Thank you for taking us along to experience what you experienced- on a walking tour no less. Very interesting to learn about this desolate place, and it was definitely a good choice to include it amongst the more typical and expected Alaska experiences. The new music is very fitting and as always, adds that little something that helps to make your videos a cut above.
Utqiagvik, is definitely not for everybody. I am guessing that the majority of those that live there are incredibly firm-hearted human beings. With deep respect for their 1500 years of heritage and the continuation of it, most people probably don’t consider their life to be one of lack. It is just “their way”. The rest are there to support industry and get paid the big bucks for doing so. Seems like everyone works together for the greater good. This was an unexpected but enjoyable episode.
Robert had so much restraint & tact not calling that place what it really is !
True as I was about to say it
Interesting place, but not a place I will put on my bucket list. It feels so depressing. Thank you Robert for showing everything.
Agreed, some of Traveling Roberts trips are good to eliminate where I want to go on vacation! For me, I will pass on this one and the icefields parkway.
Thank you for visiting this place. I’ve seen many UA-camrs go to Alaska and you’re the first one I’ve seen visit utquivak
A very interesting vlog. Of all of the rv travel videos of yours and others I have watched, this may be the first time that there is a destination that I will probably skip when in that area. I can understand the geographical, historical and industrial significance of such a place and as well as its roots and origins, but perhaps not the most touristic place in the world. strange to see a place where roads are basically frozen ground for 9 months of the year and for the other three they are mud. That perma frost makes construction of any sort very challenging, hence many of the buildings lifted off the surface. Thank you for capturing it all. You may have saved me the trip :). Looking forward to the rest of this trip and beyond.. As always, safe travels......
A fascinating view of an other-worldly place! Very interesting. “Nothing to do” kinda says it for most people.
Your videos often make me want to go to the places you visit and see the things you've seen and I've been wanting to go to Alaska, especially after watching your videos and speaking with you recently. But I think you've also saved me the trouble of visiting this place. So I'll use the money I've saved and buy you a beer or two next time I see you my friend.
As always great videos. This place looks so forsaken. Hardy souls live and work here. Gloomy, depressing and dirty are words that come to mind. Glad you were able to show us a place most will never see.
Thank you Robert for showing us a part that we really couldn't imagine, such an interesting place. As always, an excellent video.👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
I can't believe there is a Filipino breakfast hut at the top of the world. Anyone tried it? All my faves were on that menu. Thanks for sharing Robert!
Yeah! ako din nagulat mayroon akong kababayan diyan. Minsan parang nakita ko na iyan si Robert dito sa may amin ha. Siya kaya iyon nasa Cubao ako that time.
What an eye opener, Robert. Your video captured the real Barrow look. Makes me appreciate home. Thanks.
Dear Robert, Thank you for showing the northern most point of Alaska. It was pretty grim. Soooo cold! So now we know! Wow! What a way to live. What really surprised that they are still whaling out there. Also see why it is a dry area.
Thank you very much for the vacation.👍🎈👏
Hello Traveling Robert, Wow you went ahead and got on that plane to the Artic Ocean, that's AWESOME! I can't wait to see the next places that you'll visit. Great Video👍👍👍!
Just think! It's summertime there!!! I can't imagine living there.
Not living there.
That was probably the most depressing place you've ever traveled to
That was my first thought seeing that place.
Thank you Robert for taking us there so we didn’t have to go.
Ghetto. Looked like my home town, Detroit.
Thank you so much for showing us Robert. Now we know we definitely won’t be going there! 😂😇
I agree most dilapidated town, I could not finish watching video (sad) 😣
Atlanta 😃
Thanks for the video. I found it interesting. "checkout at 11:00 flight at 5:00" I think it's moments like that you appreciate being an RVr. You have everything you need with you and your not waiting or relying on someone else.
I REALLY love that they have elder parking. Everywhere should have that!
A very unique place to visit. A harsh place to live. I can see why there is no alcohol there. I grew up in Canada and experienced temps in the winter of -40 F in winter but still can't imagine living in Barrow even though our cars would be just as muddy in the spring.Thanks for taking us on that journey. Looking forward to Seward and Kenai. Camped there in the outback and kayaked for 5 days. It was amazing.
It's strange to think that somewhere in history, ancient people wandered into these kinds of areas and thought, "Yeah, we could live here."
The music accompaniment is magnificent. Great work that shows progress.
Beautiful sharing Vidio...Very useful and inspiring... great God Bless You 🇮🇩🌺👍👍
Happy Sunday @Traveling Robert 🛫🛬😊
Sweet taxi ride 🚖🚕
Incredible adventure Robert! What an extreme place to live or visit! I admire your persistence and courage!
I just can't wait to go there. I am getting my tickets now, to go somewhere else. Ha ha ha.
Wow, what an adventure!
The look on your face in the thunbnail says it all 😂 I laughed watching thus one. Thanks ❤
Robert you looked and sounded miserable while you were there and seemed to cheer up once you got back to Anchorage. I understand it was a "once in a lifetime" thing, it sounds like you won't be going back anytime soon, if ever. Safe travels! Via con Dios!
Thank you Robert for another exciting video I really wish I could do something remotely close to this.
I love the new music you have for these videos!
What a place that was !!! Un lodazal lleno de basura ! But thank you Robert for going in there and taking us along this journey.
I'm glad that you and Illy experienced Utqiagvik, Alaska/ Barrow, in the Summer!🛬 Learning how to survive there and the rich history, is amazing!🐳 I'm also glad that you chose not to go it that water!🥶I couldn't believe that the airplane food and water💧 looked pretty amazing on your way back to anchorage!🛫 Take care, Robert and Illy!🏞🌅
First Class 😊
Love your videos. Really enjoyed the Lewis and Clarke trail videos. Love your music that you add to the videos, and your singing.
Superb and thrilling as usual.
I think Living Off grid in northern AZ is hard. Could never imagine living in a place like that, especially Off-gird lol. Thanks for the video, I would never plan to visit myself, I will just enjoy the video. Thanks Robert.
Where we are going we don't need, roads. - Robert "Doc" Morales
Thank you, I think you hid your feelings very well 👍🏻🇬🇧
My wife worked at the Samuel Simmons hospital for almost 2 years during the pandemic. Utqiavik is a very interesting town, but as you stated, there's not a lot to do. Anybody thinking of going to Point Barrow, no taxi is going to take you there. You need an ATV, side by side, or a serious 4X4 with major ground clearance. I saw vehicles like a Ford Expedition buried up to its axles when it tried to go to the point.
Wow I can’t believe how rude and disrespectful this comment section is. Have some appreciation for the people who call this place home. It’s actually amazing people have established a continuously existing town here. That alone is worthy of respect.
While you were shivering in Utqiagvik, Taylor was at Pelicamp thinking, "Damn, it's hot today."
Now we can knock that one off our bucket list.. My wife wonders why you often speak of we when it's just you? Is your catchy theme song tune just sticks in my head.. my wife can't wait till I'm asleep in bed.
No, it is we :-)
Excellent commentary Robert!
Glad you went for me,cheers.
Thank you Robert for showing me this place...now I know for sure that I'm not interested in going LOL
And the fact that it's a dry town seals the deal for me! 😂
Very interesting to see, it looks very cold and gloomy, almost eerie, good video!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Very good!
I’m glad I got to see that place through your camera because I got cold just thinking how terrible it must be about January . You finally found a place I just have no desire to visit but thank you for letting us go with you 😊
this comment section is so rude. it might not help your cup of tea but some people call this place home. show some respect!
دائما جولاتك مشوقه ومفيده 💐
Your show is inspiring
Thinking those prices were just inflation but it’s actually the shipment of cost 😮
I couldn’t imagine living in Barrow …. a rather depressing place.
Always wondered what Barrow looked like.Thanks for the taking us there!Looks like i expected kinda rough and cold.
21:10
As a geography geek I couldn't help myself noticing: The signpost has at least some signs pointing at wrong direction. Direction to London can't be to the left of the one to the North Pole, since the sign is located at western hemisphere.
google showing 3888 miles Barrow-London. Maybe flying other way toward Russia is 4114 miles?
It is so interesting to see other parts of our country and the world to see how people live. I do not know how people can live there but I am sure they must like it. It would be so hard getting used to the roads and the harsh winters. I live in North Carolina and it is quite different from Alaska. I would love to visit Alaska someday. I really enjoy your videos so much. I can see other parts of our world through your videos.
Looked nasty to me, you couldn't pay me to visit this place, your a real trooper Robert.
It's legal to drink any Alcohol in Barrow just need to a background check for alcohol permit to order from anchorage or Fairbanks it's limited monthly
Robert, if you and Elly (not sure how to spell her name) ever have trouble sleeping because of light might I suggest using soft headbands to cover your eyes...easily obtained in the beauty section of a store? I thought of this one night when I couldn't sleep because of light...been using it every night since because I don't like the pitch black, I like keeping a small amount of light on but it does disturb sleep...fun video!
I’ve tried to watch all your videos, and I don’t believe I’ve seen a place so depressing.
Robert when yall going back to Barrow? On the flight back did they fly you around the whale bones for a last look?
Is that going to be pelicamp north you looked like you loved it there so much. Haha 😄
See yall back in the world my good friend 💓
Thank you Robert for sharing this with us. Interesting to see how depressing the landscape and town is. Maybe on a sunny day things look different.
I don't know what to say. That was a wild learning experience.
Love that MR !!
I love your videos robert . But i am never going somplace that i have to wear a big heavy coat like that . Anything below 65 degrees during the day and i am going farther south. Thats why we spend the winters in key west and the summers in the rockies
People that ask me about my trip to Alaska the first thing I say is “25 degrees in Alaska feels a lot colder that 25 degrees here in the lower 48”
It would be interesting to see how people cope in the winter months. Man, that's got to be tough. It looks like that area could definitely use a few more paved roads, some tropical theme restaurants and maybe a carwash.
Robert if you seen the people up there on alcohol you would know why they don't sell it up there
Northern most dinosaur. 🤣😂🤣 You crack me up.
At least they had Filipino food there.
I don’t see a vacation Lodge there anytime soon.
This was July!
The “best” time of year.
I can’t imagine February.
Hi Robert. It's all your fault. My wife and I were so impressed we went and just purchased a 2024 2108 DS. Will do Yukon and more. Love the Winnie's.
I wonder what this area looks like in the winter.
Hey Robert did you eat the " Arroz ala Cubana" in the little restaurant ?(clip 18:24)
No we didn't.
So dumpy, da gana de llorar, compared to other northern places you have visited in Finland and Norway.
What a mess everywhere!
Thanks for crossing that off my list. Evidently not a tourist town at all. Pehaps the least tourist town in USA
Yeah thats why I like roadtripping better than flying, you can go when you want, and you never have to "kill time"
So that's the temperature in summer? Bummer.
VIDA SAUDE PRA TODOS DO BEM INFINITAMENTE
Thank you for sharing , but I don’t know why anybody would want t live there !, ❤😅
Robert great video! You saved me some money and miles. I think I’d rather vacation In Elizabeth, NJ 😂
Bro, No-Way Jose, is a Cubano ever going to do a polar plunge without a wetsuit! * Thank you!
Don’t know what’s worst. That place or Death Valley in the summer!
Is this awesome or what!?!
This should be labeled "The Northernmost UGLIEST Place in North America"...you helped me decide I will NEVER spend a dollar to go there.
Great we don't want you here anyway
Thank you for this. I was thinking about going, but now I have no interest whatsoever!
👍😎💐
I hope that you remembered to bring your hiking shoes.
gotta say a lot of these remote places in Alaska look kind of dreary
I never been to that part of Texas
I’m glad you made this video, I would never go to this location. Not my kind of place.
I can see why alcohol is illegal in Barrow. Plenty of depressants all around.
Staying stoned on pot don't help that town out
Need some black top
¡Mi esposa y yo nos reímos cuando dijiste que hace frío! No es exactamente La Habana, ¿eh?
Robert I have a question about the Motel/Hotel/Frozen stay the Night Place?/Was the reason you were unable to get a extended stay for free was because the WHALER CONVENTION/FISH HEAD LLC was book and all the rooms were sold out, just a thought...
Nah, the hotel looked half empty. I think they just gouge you up there. I imagine a lot of people ask for a late check out since the flight back is so late.
Thanks Robert be safe, sorry for the late replay.
What a depressive town.. And even in the middle of a summer it's possible to freeze to death.. Terrible place for me.