ARE WE WELCOME IN AMERICA? // Hasta Alaska // S04E01
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Welcome to America? As we approached San Diego, California we were wondering if we would be!
In this episode we discover how we are welcomed by the American people in Ocean Beach, San Diego and the "reverse culture shock" that we experienced re-entering the English speaking world after 2.5 years crossing Latin America.
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Hi there
questions about you license plates ( chile ) how
where you come from chile
he started his journey there
is the correct answer!
No need for the draw just pick me! Cheers
HA HA OK Sure
America, the Land of the Brave.
Is anyone else binge watching these during the quarantine??
I can tell you from the analytics....yes!
Wow so glad you're back on the road. I thought it was all over. Only realised because I randomly checked your patreon page.
Love your honest travel vlogging style. It really stands out amongst so many show off's/disingenuous types. Also love that you went to USA with open mind and we're rewarded with the warm welcome and kindness you experienced.
Good man and keep going!
thanks for your kind comment Jugen
Nice things happen to nice people. That's why you've met so many kind hearted people
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I laughed when you were flipping out about the family sized pizza. I didnt know that the uk had smaller pizzas
So exciting that the USA episodes are here! 🎉🎉
The US is one of the most generous, welcoming countries in the world, don't believe everything you hear on TV and read on the internet. Yes the government does bad things but that doesn't represent the average person.
Do remember that the Electoral College's majority determined who would be President, not the number of votes actually cast. If we had proportional representation across state boundaries, the Democrats would also have the House and Senate.
What you see out of our government is not the will of the people. What you see at the State level is similar: Illinois is not as liberal nor Indiana as conservative as our legislatures, since legislatures get to draw electoral boundaries and like to draw them to ensure their own reelection.
Exactly. The United States is not nearly as bad as the media and half of the citizens want you to think it is.
I’m from England and traveled across America and in my experience Americans are awesome
Political parties mean nothing to the common person. Everyone's just folks; not good, not bad, just folks.
Glad to see this footage finally coming out - good stuff, as always! Cheers!
I wish I had discovered this video two years ago. As a San Diego native, I recognized a lot of the places you visited here!! Hope all is well and wish you many more adventures to come!
Oh man I missed this fun feeling vibe... Bet you're both glad they're finally uploading as much as we are!
We sure are. We're happiest when we're making Hasta Alaska episodes :)
my grandma used to make meatloaf. it was great if you didn't mind the hair
LOL
I'm a fairly new resident to SoCal and you're *so* right; people down here are so warm and nice!
So cool that all these people are willing to help out man! I wish I could join you in the USA but unfortunately I live too far away. Can't wait to see all these new adventures in USA have fun!
I've done the sprinkler shower thing myself : ).
several years ago in Lone Pine California an unexpected Heat Wave came through,. I was sitting in my motorhome at the park to keep it under the shade to keep the dogs more comfortable.... being a large man I get hot and sweaty fast...... I looked outside and saw sprinklers on at the park in the middle of the day and kids playing in them so when the kids left I went out with the dogs and took turns watching each of them through them just to cool off more than get clean... they were hot springs near by still being clean wasn't as much of an issue as staying cool
glad to hear we are not the only ones :)
This is what travelling is about: you get to know the most amazing people!
Just found the channel, thumbs up @ an epic adventure!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of them.
Thanks for sharing it !! =)
Cheers!!
Just now stumbled across Hasta Alaska and have not stopped watching videos all morning. Some day come thru Taos, NM.
thanks and welcome to the crew
BEN! LEAH! ALASKA! WELCOME BACK! BEST SERIES ON UA-cam! Welcome to the U.S.A. We missed you guys. Please just let us know if Alaska os OK- That is really important to a great many of us... please
Thanks Steve. Alaska is a trooper, she always pulls through
Cheers Mate! Thank you for that! That makes me very happy to know... whoooo that scared many of us. So glad you are in the US. We can be very generous people! Please let me (us) know if you are ever on your way to Las Vegas. We live in Victorville- (I-15 from LA to Vegas _on the way to Vegas and would love to host you, Leah, and Alaska for anything you need- for as long as you need. -Promise-. Cheers to all three of you!
NICE! We met Jimmy when we were driving through Escondido. He was a very cool kind guy. He was telling us his story about you guys. Good luck on your travels!
yeah he's an awesome guy! We love them Jimmy and Amy both
They had a baby! Amy was busy taking care of the baby. We didn't get to meet her. :(
Great episode Ben! happy this is back, youtube has sucked!
ha ha - thanks buddy :)
Glad your crew is well recieved! May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
Thanks for sharing more of your awesome journey! I started binge watching when I found it a few months ago, and that gap waiting for new stuff has seemed like a long time. (though, nothing like months stuck in a Central American garage, I'm sure. haha) If you DO make it back down to the San Diego area, though, I hope to catch up with you guys! Safe travels!
Cheers Chris. We're glad to have time to concentrate on editing now.
Great episode!
cheers guys!
Danielle here! Loved the lawn shower and the free slacklining lessons. You guys are awesome!
+Exploring Alternatives we'll have to get you on the slack line sometime
I'm so glad your back!! I've been waiting to see how the rest of your trip went.. welcome to California. We love it here!! (I'm desert not beach)
thanks Julie
Woo hoo! Welcome to the US of A!
thanking you!
Great to see you made it. I am hooked on you adventures. Come over to the west side of Michigan and see the largest fresh water beach sunset.
sounds tempting
Glad this is available to watch. Thumbs up!
i love your videos! I can't wait to see more. it makes me want to give up my 9-5 office job in London :)
love all your vids and adore Alaska!
you'll love the next episode then - thank for watching
season 4 YES !!!! just as I finish catching up with the rest of your adventures
Yes about time too Chew Barker, we've been waiting for you!
3:44, I was like, that parking lot looks familiar, and here he is going in one of my favorite diners in San Diego, crazy.
Been watching all the Episodes from the start Love the locals helping out Lengends.
Ben I fucking love your videos! Still cant believe why you just have 67.000 subs and not 670.000?! Or even 2 million.
Im looking forward to every new episode and I hope Icould do someday travelling like this.
Thnak you for sharing your adventures ;)
*Thank
Thanks buddy - Glad you appreciate all the hard work that goes into these videos, your support means a lot to us! Cheers
Awesome to see your new episode!
I've been waiting for this Ben keep on bro
So excited that season 4 has finally started!!!!!!!!!!!
whoop Whoop!
awesome, great to see you back!
cheers!
So stoked u guys are back! Come surf Santa Cruz. I saw some big Sur footage so you may be past us.
your videos are just amazing every time :)
thanks for watching them :)
I´m so happy to watch season 4 I love this trip that started. I´ve been a fan :-) greetings
new season wooooooooooohoooooo
....finally :)
Great vids Ben. I'm hooked. I met two chaps from Jersey in N.Z. Olly and Yannick. Maybe you know them.
You rock guys! Safe travels.
Welcome to America, I hope you enjoy your stay
Cheers mate
Yeah!!! So awesome guys! Been looking forward to this! Green pastures of northern Cali hahaha! Mendo??? From point arena right here?
wondered if anyone would get that! Nice one Michael ;)
yesssss ive been waiting for this!!! :)
it's been a long time coming, hope to have many more episodes soon
what an amazing people you guys have found in USA
me and my gf are saving to convert our van and travel around new zealand. Who knows where this will take us!
I life in America and trust me where you went was the right place. Some places are...not so nice. But it was funny to watch your reaction to the simplest things like a water fountain.
maybe some day I will manage to get one. I love the safari windows that some have.
people are so good! how beautiful
such good quality! looks like it's hard work
the video editing or the living in the Kombi? :)
the shooting and editing. the lifestyle looks pretty chill
Studio Diner...Meatloaf special...yummm. You guys we're so close I would've been there in 5 secs.
Great video! Love it!
Love the sprinkler bathing!
funny scene :)
Muito legal! pessoal até o Alasca. Acompanhando desde inicio cachorrinho pequenino ainda.
Yeah !!! Finally ! Awesome =)
thx for the new vid, amazing! As a swiss guy, often buying at amazon in Germany, is there a link to support you, too? Greetings from the Dordogne, happy holiday time for us...
Nice to meet you guys at octo. just catching up on some of your videos. On your way back from alaska maybe we can meet up near the PCT and have fun with some hikers Share some beers. IF you break down let me know we can have another vw network person to get you back on the road.
+Mike Farnham you too Mike.
Yay new season. Sweet.....
glad you are as stoked as we are :)
I really wish you were keeping the Kombi, but I get it. I just cant imagine anyone else putting as much love, sweat, tears and exploration into that van. You should leave a small vile of blood in the van for the new owner, because that is exactly what you put into the Kombi :-)
awesome as always!
thanks Alice
Yeeees! I've been waiting! Haha.
Hola, en Chile sí se puede beber agua directo de la llave, tenemos riego automático, las casas tienen número, etc.
I used to live right there Ben, OB at Narragansett.... did you jump off the arch in sunset cliffs?
So*Cal love..... Welcome fam !!!!
Y'all have got to go to the Sierra Nevadas...it's amazing and beautiful there.
Americans most of them probably wants your kind of lifestyle. You people are just awesome.
welcome to the USA and welcome to California
Rock on guys!
yay season 4!
i am not crying.....................................
Love your adventures! --Fellow VWer
Really cool ! everebody help you out ! Good trip !
There are other regions of the U.S. besides California that I recommend you go to. The Pacific Northwest, the mountains, the Great Basin, the volcanoes, Texas, the plains, The Great Lakes, The Mississipii, New York, the N.E.
I see Alaska is wearing a huipile. Did you pick that up in Guatemala?
Good eyes, yes we did!
Vid makes you have hope in humanity. I've been to San Diego a couple of times, just cant afford to live there, as in "live" rather than "exist". When I win the lottery
Hey guys, did you had a insurance for you car with crossing to use?
Big woofie gracias!
Great video
Oop. Sprinkler water is reclamated water in CA. Not bathing, or drinking water. The outdoor, free public beach showers are great. But they're off for the first time (over a year) due to drought.
But so great O.B. folks were so welcoming!
ewwwww
OB is our spiritually home in San Diego
Nice!! Hope you guys get set up with a nice new ride.
so do we - the search is on for the next adventure vehicle already!
welcome to America ,,to Alaska
gracias!
a chilean plate? did u guys buy it in Chile??
were u guys in Chile too??
U guys should go to vegas it's not that far from los angles about 3 hours
where can i get the HASTA ALASKA sticker or KOMBI LIFE sticker?
yay I live in California.......
in San Diego
will you guys be making a colorado, denver ?
not on Hasta Alaska but maybe the next project
Ola !! Hej !! Quepaso. Really love and appreciate your. Travelogs. Any plans of doing the same thing in. Asia - India or South. Asia. Look forward to meeting you. Salud e Saude !! Prost !!
Plenty of sprinklers run on recycled water... Especially in Cali.
I used race Vdubs. If you do come this way I can do any wrenching you need done to keep you going. We are 20min from the beach.
Thanks for the kind offer Larry
i wish our country (usa) could not be so wasteful ...i learned a lot in asian cultures that keeping public places clean is learned since childhood and just part of a lifestyle ...thanks for sharing your story
Jason Gallardo That’s quite the generalization. SOME Asian countries do, but in SE Asia for example, they have absolutely NO concept of any of that.
Why did u get meatloaf
you guys still in san diego? ill come meet ya!
Joefish619 this was filmed a year and a half ago
3:34 Nice hat
no idea where it came from or where it went!
Damn I was about to ask where to get one lol
here in Phoenix are places that make 32 inch pizzas
Those sprinklers were probably grey water...