HONEST TRUTH ABOUT VAN LIFE: Sometimes It Sucks
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2023
- Life on the road has it's ups and downs, and this week was one of the rougher weeks. Van life is so romanticised, it's important to share the lows as well as the highs. Sometimes, everything can pile on top of everything else and you just want to step off the ride for a moment. Except, you can't. I didn't really want to upload this video but Ben thought it was important we don't shy away from the difficult sides of our van life journey. It's these moments that make the good moments even better! It's all about balance, or something like that :)
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We're Chesca and Ben, and with our two pups River & Scout (🐶 🐶 ) we live and travel full-time in our self converted sprinter van, Sophia. We spent the past 2 years road tripping as much of Europe as we could, from the wild coasts of Portugal to the Syrian border in Turkey, tackling lockdowns and a van re-build along the way. But now, we're feeling like a new challenge. In the summer of 2022, we'll be shipping our van from the UK to Canada, on a mission to drive her all the way to Argentina!
Wow 🥺🥺 I really, really didn't want to upload this video. It felt vulnerable and icky. Ben gently persuaded me to. Because I was rambling a bit, essentially I felt that everything - life, work and travel - got a bit much and in a van there's nowhere to escape it. A friend said 'sometimes you just want to get off the ride' and that's THE best way to describe it. To say I've been overwhelmed by the love and support in the last 48 hours is an understatement. I thought maybe a few people would get it but I didn't expect almost every single comment to be full of compassion, understanding, depth and kindness.
After 4 years I still try and reply to every comment and by now, many of you feel like genuine, online friends. This just cemented that feeling and as gushy as it sounds I really feel wrapped in love, there's no other way to say it. Reading these comments has been a bit of a reality check to get out my own head and not worry so much. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write a comment, I will get back to all of you even if it takes me a while 🥲Now let's get back to business shall we?! xx
🥰💞💕♥ one for each of you in your little land yacht :)
Honestly I would get burnt out so much more easily and quicker than you so don't be worrying about getting burnt out, overwhelmed and home sick. I think there aren't that many people that could really do what you do for such a long stretch. It all looks great from the outside and from the comfort of their homes, I'm sure some people really believe that they would just be loving every second, but the reality is that it takes a lot to do that on a long term basis. Also Ben is right, at least for me, I watch for you guys, I want to see your experiences and feelings on things, I don't care if not much happens in a video, I just love you both. I just travelled to Scotland for a week, then back home for one day and then to Amsterdam for three days with work colleagues that I've never met before and while I had tonnes of fun, I'm super burnt out from just that, so I feel for you and I hope you have loads more awesome experiences in the future! Also I really feel you on missing out on the food Chesca, that would be my main priority 😂
When I was backpacking I'd sometimes get overwhelmed, and simply check into a hotel for a few days. This meant I was able to unwind, have a bath, wash my hair and generally reset the internal mechnanism. This might not be as easy in terms of van security, but something to consider anyway.
You may feel worried that we are bored but I need to say that I am sitting here in Nova Scotia Canada feeling completely privileged to be "driving" the beautiful back streets of small town Mexico solely because you have invested all your time, energy, money to show me these sights!! That is a gift! No boredom here...just excitement and appreciation! Thank you!
I would ditto that comment as a fellow Nova Scotian
Same here - as an Ontario friend.
Yup! Well, said!(Also from Nova Scotia lol)
same from Lake Placid 🤙🏼
@@christine4670 Same from Manitoba. Never bored you guys. Just have fun and don't worry about us.
Always remember it's not the trip it's the journey! The two of you share one beating heart which will always overcome anything and complete your life's journey wherever that may take you together.
Thank you 🥹❤️
Being an older retired lady who has never tried van life, I thank you for providing so many beautiful adventures for me to enjoy. Even the 'boring' days are interesting to me! Take a good rest in a quiet spot to re-charge and you'll feel right as rain. Sending you hugs from Nova Scotia. Hope you get back here to visit us again!
This is why we love you ... honesty, love and courage - you four are adorable, and YOU should be proud of stepping up on the adventure highway everyday, working behind the scenes, in front of the camera and everything in between - you are fearless fecking explorers living YOUR dream and sharing that IS enough, love, hugs and dog snogs to you xx 😘 Marianne and Chris xx
FFE's!! Love you guys to the moon and back a million times. Thank you for the chats and the laughs and everything in-between. We love you xxx ❤️ xxx
Thank you for being so real. As much as you think we may be “bored”, I assure you I am so NOT bored. You and Ben are such lovely humans. So many emotions go along with this time of year and with this kind of adventure. We got you and love you - no matter what content you choose to share.
Cheers to you both. Xoxo
This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for the kind words and the support, it's much appreciated ❤️ xx
Great video as always. No matter the content, or how “creative” you feel like it is (or not), we always look forward to and love watching your videos each week! Life isn’t always glamorous, nor does it go smoothly, but sometimes it brings peace to others, knowing we all have similar challenges and feelings as we go through life. Thank you for sharing all your “ups,” as well as the “downs.” Take whatever downtime you need for yourselves
Thank you Kathleen, means a lot to hear that and I’m relieved to hear the downs are appreciated as much as the ups. Sending so much love, thank you for being on this journey with us ❤️ xx
I have said it before and I'll say it again because I truly mean it.... it is SO refreshing to see authenticity. What you're doing is fun and amazing but also HARD and exhausting. My happy place is the trails in BC and even watching last weeks episode made me feel overwhelmed, let alone being there. I will continue to watch your journey and as a subscriber, I don't want you to feel any pressure to make it "fun". I much prefer your honest take on how it's going. PS go to picnic snacks are peppered salami, cheese and bun or egg salad pitas with pickles. Much love being sent your way.
Thank you Mary, appreciate you so much! Thank you for the endless support and love, not just this week but always ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for keeping it real. As Ben said, we do watch for you both - all your ups and downs, hits and misses, joys and challenges. Super enjoyed your journeys this vlog, decidedly more frustrating for you than for the viewers, though we feel for you! The views of the lake with the boats and the horse were beautiful. Good to see where all the expats hangout too. It is completely evident that you two give it your all. I loved Ben's descriptive visual demonstration of the traffic weaving in and out and always love his little dance moves ;) Siempre pa' lante
Thanks so much Carolyn, 'more frustrating for you than for the viewers' is something I think I need to remember! Haha I just need to capture his singing on camera now 😂 xx
@@OverlandingSophia can't wait!!! 🙂
Thank you for being so honest and open. I am a firm believer in showing all aspects of travel, the routine, the challenges and of course the enjoyment. People use u tube videos to plan their own travels and if all they see is beaches, smiles and awesome parkups they are not witnessing the reality. You both make excellent, informative videos and I for one look forward to the weekend when I can track your experience and progress (and learn from what you both have encountered ). Excellent work guys and big thanks.
Thanks Martin, appreciate this a lot ❤️🥹
Before you said how you were feeling I was thinking how brave you both were. Travelling through different countries not knowing what to expect from one minute to another as well as different customs and language. It must be overwhelming at times. And no matter how much you and Ben love each other being with someone in a small van with no other rooms to chill out in and no one else to talk to must be difficult and frustrating. Your video was just as good as any and we do watch for you and how your day goes ,good and bad. So keep on keeping on and take more time to yourself. We'll still be here watching and admiring your strength. X
We know probably more than most the emotions you guys are feeling. We were trapped in Baja when the pandemic hit, so when we went to the main land and started interacting with bigger town and cities or was just crazy. And then a month later, our one month old engine replacement failed and we were stuck by ourselves as all our friends set off. It was super tough.
You will always find ways to get through those times, because there are so many wonderful experiences and people to meet on this kind of trip.
We were so excited about chilling out after we arrived in Chile, but now we have a major clutch/gearbox problem.
We had really hoped that we'd be able to enjoy Christmas this year, last December our Mexican resuce cat Lizzy disappeared and we never found her. But now we're both worried we're going to be stuck in a garage at a Christmas, waiting for parts 😭
This trip really teaches you how resilient you can be, so hang in there, more good times are coming ❤️
Anyone who can rescue two dogs and give them a secure wonderful life are heroes in my book, but with any up in life there's always a down, and you both deserve a break somtime. Keep safe 🤗🤗🐶🐶🇬🇧❤️
I understand the homesick bit, and the constant stress of where the next water, fuel, food will be found. What you need is three or more days in a hotel. The space, the food cooked for you and no washing up, a glass of wine with every meal is as good as a rest. Experiencing different cultures is exhausting, mentally as well as physically; all the new sound, sights, smell, architecture, costume styles, etiquette. Having travelled in many countries for twenty years, it was nice to travel in Europe for a rest. Love your all content.
Thank you for sharing your true authentic selves with us. Your videos are incredible, and I love everyone one of them including when you share the low parts. Sometimes a little rain must fall in order for us to see the most amazing rainbows. Take all the time you need to recharge your batteries, we will be patiently waiting. No pressure, but oh so much love to you both.
Thank you Kathy, sending so much love to you. Appreciate the message and the kind words more than I can say ❤️ xxx
We love traveling with you on your adventures, and we will stay by your side so to speak for the low points as well as the highs. Part of what is so good to see is your gentle, humorous, and loving relationship with each other no matter what happens. I try to be a better partner with you two as models! Also…bought hummus today and brought out the Meyer lemon olive oil. Great combo! 😊
This was one of your best videos. The vulnerability you shared was very touching and believe me, we watch for you two. The journey is just a bonus.
Oh guys. My heart goes out to you. It’s tough sometimes, we’ve only been going 6 months but already recognise some of the more challenging aspects of this life, that you mention. Anyway, this video was far from boring. I don’t think you could make a boring video even if you wanted to. What you’re doing is far too amazing and truly inspirational for that to be the case. Stay strong, and ride that rollercoaster for all its worth. Safe in the knowledge that the community you’ve created on your channel, is with you all the way 💪
This means everything, thank you so much for the love, support and encouragement. Means more than I can say 🥹❤️ Xx
Sending hugs Jess , you & Ben both look as if you need a rest it must be exhausting ❤❤ Always love the content of your videos, no need to worry we are all following your journey whatever that entails . Hugs to River & Scout too ❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much Alice, we do definitely need a rest. Christmas is just around the corner so think that will be the perfect time to unwind. Sending hugs xx ❤️
Ben is such a sweetheart. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed. Listen to your body and do take some time out on a regular basis. ❤
He’s a gem ❤️ thank you xx
Aww, bless you Ches, Ben's right, we do watch to see you guys, to feel connected, and to show our support for you guys and what you're doing. Thank you, for sharing the hard as well as the good, it's important to remember the reality of life as it is, not what soc. media likes to pretend. As a famous fictional Canadian would say, 'tomorrow is a fresh start, with no mistakes in it' and sometimes that's all you can do. Know when to stop, reset, and go again. Take care, know we all love you guys, and the videos are ALWAYS incredible! Massive love to you all! xx
Aw I was hoping that quote was from Anne of Green Gables and it was! 🥰 Thank you so much Kit, for your love and support always! Sending bug hugs and so much love xx ❤️
Take a deep breath and don’t be so hard on yourself. You two have great content and are “real” human beings. We know it isn’t always perfect and life isn’t always perfect for anyone. Living in a van with no down time and two dogs has to be terribly stressful for anyone. Thanks for your honesty. You are good partners to each other. ❤
Thank you so much, so very true! ❤️ xx
I love you guys. Seen every single video and can't wait each week for the next one. Boring?...Not on your life. Such an adventure. I feel like I'm right there with you. You are such a nice couple.
This means everything, thank you so much 🥹🧡 xx
Like everything in life, you got to take the bad with the good. Ride the way, and you'll see the Rainbow 🌈 at the end! Be good to yourselves ❤
Don’t worry we love your weekly videos, no matter if shopping looking for gas etc or visiting a town, you are both entertaining and we love to see all aspects of van life with you and the dogs. Love to all ❤xx
Never a dull moment eh? Thanks for my Sunday afternoon treat watching my favourite English explorers🌎❤
Love you Kim, thank you so much ❤️ xx
We watch to see the 4 of you on your wonderful adventures. Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.....we love you....James ❤❤❤❤
Love the picture of cuddling the dogs. With Scout looking on suspiciously!
You’re right to show the real side of vanlife.
Some channels are all rainbows and sunshine… but we don’t watch those.
Keep at it. It’s ok to get van fever.
Sometimes we just park up to ‘chill’.
Stay safe folks.
You guys are just so lovely trough good and hard times. Thanks for sharing your journey with us with such transparency ! You guys have all of my/our support and love .
Means so much to hear that, thank you ❤️ xx
Thanks for sharing the highs and lows. You are showing the true realities of living in a van. The genuine feels you get from selecting a place in a map and spending the journey wondering if it will be OK is real. You are then on edge when you get there when you scope it out, checking it is safe, and if you can stay there. We're loving that you're showing what we really experience travelling in a van. Don't worry that it is boring at all, we watch it for the day to day stuff and the touristy bits. In fact, our favourite bit was the gas fill-up in this video. ❤
Take a break if you need to! We won’t be mad😊
Hi, Mrs Rob here, life is a roller coaster what ever you live in, say it a castle, house, caravan, igloo, tent. We all have those days, weeks, and being a Virgo, like me, we have them more, as we are caring souls. Enjoy December guys. Safe travels. ❤
I imagine just travelling all the time would be exhausting, let alone working and creating content. That is why I am sitting on my sofa watching you two. Take breaks for sure, you have a good following who will still be here when your break is over. 🤗
Hello there
Please don't stress on your content as we just love seeing what you are up to and how you are feeling. I have followed you both for ages and love tuning in every time. Keep happy xx
Life can throw these kind of days up and get you down. I can understand as having lived in different places in the world. Don’t beat yourself up about showing us things aren’t always perfect. You are doing amazing.
Appreciate you keep’n it real….xx
well, when I ever I need a smile I know two people that when they smile everyone is smiling as well and that's you two!
We always enjoy following your journey! Keep on keeping on.
We always say that mexico to the US is what turkey is to Europe. The migration history, the friendly culture, and especially the food. Turkish food has influenced Europe the same way Mexican food has for the US. Germany's doner kebab is our mission-style burrito from California!
Yes!! We are feeling this too. The sights, the sounds, the smells... it's all so familiar but also new. Now I'm craving a kebab 😂
I love your authenticity and the immediacy when watching your videos. You take us with you on this travel and I do appreciate this very, very much. Just be....
Big hugs and snowy greetings from Switzerland 🥰
Thanks!
Never boring, love watching you two whatever you are doing, even getting the gas was great with the lovely dogs you met there. You are so kind and loving to each other its wonderful to watch. Just one thing - no onions for dogs!
Thank you so much, it’s so good to hear this ❤️ and yes to the onion! We were just playing with them. They don’t eat anything unless it’s meat, bread or cheese anyway 😂 xx
Love your videos whatever you put out .. hope you’re feeling more yourself .. loving your amazing journey xx
Sending positive energy to both of you!!! We all have days when things pile up on us and we understand your concern about the content but you don't have to wow us every week just keep it" real" we're here for the journey not just the great moments.Take care of yourselves and stay safe...looking forward to whatever comes next Karl from eastern Canada
Really needed to hear this, thank you so much Karl. Sending love ❤️
Always keep it real, the good the bad and the ugly. Life isn't a day after day of good times, there's going to be the ups and downs and somedays you will feel it more than others. It's good you shared this with us, kind of like therapy, right? Do take time off once in awhile, don't worry about the channel, we'll always be here. Thanks for sharing with us today, great video and good subject matter. Take care now.🤗💌
Good on you for keeping it real. Thoroughly enjoy your weekly updates.
I was hoping to get more of this and appreciate all the work you do.
Thank you ❤️❤️
I appreciate your honesty!
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Thank you guys for brightening up my day here in England where the rain is non stop. Chesca your videos are fantastic you put such a lot of information in them , please keep them coming.
Chesca (and Ben) your vlogs are never boring. Keeping it real is good. I felt your sadness, trust me, you know I know 😢! You don't stop, I couldn't do it! As you travel down you are hitting every senses and its overload, as you say. Yes agree. Time out is needed, somehow. You are both doing an amazing job and love you for what you do for us. Take care. You smash it every single week ❤
Don't beat yourself up Chesca, we're here for your ups and downs. It is all part of life and although we don't want to see you overwhelmed, we want to see all facets of your journey. Your videos are never boring, we just want to see where you are and what you're both up to. Big hugs xx
Means a lot to hear this, thank you Karen ❤️ xx
Love watching and sharing in your travels. 🙂
Thanks so much Chris ❤️ xx
Oh Ches, It's normal for life to not always go the way you want it. Take some time off from uploading these videos - we can miss a week or two. I LOVE your travels, and always look forward to Sundays, knowing I'll see your lovely adventures but your health and mental wellbeing is far more important. Like Ben says, you need to take more rests, we will always be here for you even if we don't see you every week. And anything you post is interesting, even if it just filling up with petrol and getting water. Just enjoy these amazing moments you are creating xx
I love your channel because you are so real! Life is full of ups and downs no matter where you are living. It’s so important to be real and I am so glad you share these moments :) Things are gonna start to go right again for a while really soon! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I have been following you guys from the beginning (we are Brits living in Nova Scotia Canada) The reason I enjoy your videos soooooo Much...is be use you are both real!!! Keep on doing what you're doing...See you next week as usual xx
I feel privileged to join you on your adventures, you show the glam and the not so glam side of life. I love you guys, enjoying ALL your travel videos, well done!
Happy Sunday
Love your caption of adventures for your vanlife
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Thank you for sharing the entire journey, the good, bad and ugly!
Fantastic video Chesca, thank you for sharing the realism xx
Thanks Sophie, it is how it is! ❤️ xx
Sending love. Continually impressed by the quality of your videos and the amount of research you must put into them and into your travelling plans. Love how you work together as a team. Hoping next week is better for you both x
Your vlogs are never boring. Never think they are. Your journey is amazing and it's bound to have its 'not so good times'. We have a van ourselves and although we only travel for holidays we often have a day when things get a bit much, especially on a longer trip and the weather is pants. Stay positive and keep up the great adventure. Yes, take a week out without posting a new video, we'll still be here when you're back. ❤
Your video is perfect!
Loving the raw honesty with which you share your travels, relationship, the wins and challenges. You two are amazing and Chesca, you are a brave woman! Big respect!
You guys are amazing. Definitely here for you and not how much you can cram into the videos. Take care of yourselves and thanks for bringing the world to us.
Road tripping Mexico isn’t for the faint hearted! You’re doing a difficult thing and sometimes it doesn’t go to plan. We’ve had many days/weeks similar to yours as well. You’ve got this! ☺️❤
Thank you for sharing. I don't think that I'll ever be able to do what you two do and its so awesome to vicariously travel with you and experience what you share every week. I look forward to every single video you produce and you never let me down. If you ever stop, I think I'll eventually understand. But, I want to thank you for sharing your life and your dogs with us. You never disappoint. Ever.
This means so much to us, thank you so much 🥹 ❤️ xx (no plans to stop anytime soon, despite the tears in the vid! )
You guys are amazing......We all have our bad days....We would watch you driving around all day and it's always so interesting...even the little back street.,.. Nice to see Ben taking good care of you .
Great authentic video. Life is not the mountain top it is the journey there. Wishing you both the best and a reminder to always check the whole of your wellbeing. ❤
Your videos are ALWAYS amazing. Absolutely love watching your adventures ❤❤❤
Thank you so, so much 🥹 ❤️ xx
We were only saying last week, "they never show the parts of vanlife that test your patience!". So, don't stress about adding the shitty times too! all of us who've done any length of time away living in a van know how frustrating it can be at times.. big van, small roads, where can we park, disturbed night's sleep, water, solar, gas etc.. BUT you continue to bring us honest and entertaining videos each week which we really enjoy watching (we've stayed watching you from the start so you must be doing something right!?). So give yourselves a break and don't feel bad if you are homesick sometimes! take care and love to you both.
Hey you 4,.... the whole situation of feeling out of place and detached from everything and just not knowing what and where, is an essential part of van-life. I always felt, it is a vital part of it, and when you come out of it on the other side, you learned so much about yourself and grown with it. I found myself several times in that situation, when all the park ups where shit and i simply felt lost. BUT, waking up the next day is always a sense of achievement to being able to managed it.
The main reason i like your videos is, that it is honest and also has exactly those moments of park up search and desperation in it.
Keep doing what you do!!!!
Your videos are so inspirational we really look forward to them but you must take breaks and put yourselves first sometimes 👍🏼 🚐
We agree with Ben, we watch for you both and the doggies. Also love that you keep it real. Van life can be tough, agree you need to also take time out for yourselves. Your followers will always be there for you. Safe onward travels 💛
This is a true reflection of van life you say what feel you do what you feel not many can do what you guy's do .. Happy and low times you will be fine keep punching you know it is worth it..x
Great video! All the little adventures are fun to watch!! Side streets, WalMarts, water, all the things you do Im never going to do so thanx for sharing!!
Love to hear this, thank you so much 🥹 ❤️
Been watching your journey from the start and as amazing as most of your vlogs are I’m also here for the lows to experience through your travels the realities of the bad days…after all most of us on here aren’t brave enough to do what you’re doing. ❤
Sending hugs, Chesca! You do a great job (and Ben as well). Take some time for yourself! Thanks for sharing your awesome journey and for keeping it real! ❤❤
Thank you so much, sending hugs back 🥹❤️
We love you no matter the video. It’s a nice break in our ordinary life. You inspired us to build our own van and next year we are going to Alaska. Taking a lot of inspiration from your route. Keep going! 🎉
Take care / things will improve/ love your honesty ❤
Thank you 🙏 ❤️
Hey guyssss, finally caught up with all your videos after being away. Tequila looked SO fun, sorry to hear you had a rough day, remember your memories/happiness comes before UA-cam deadlines/expectations always! Your subscribers will always be here as you are the best at what you do, lots of love xxx
Anything you guys do is great to watch no matter what you do it is just great to be with you all on your journey.
Thanks so much Kevin 🥹🧡
❤ keep going guys your doing an amazing job ❤️
HI guys. Well, what can we say!? We have been following you two for so long now, we are absolutely emotionally invested in your journey. You were part of our inspiration when we were building up to going full time in our van and we love our weekly half hour with Chesca & Ben (and River & Scout) as we sit in our van, watching you in yours! We're so pleased that you shared this video in its entirety because it shows that, yes, fulltime travel in a van is like living the ultimate dream, but some days it is massively overwhelming. So, thank you as ever and please feel our happy vibes from afar as we wish you safe and happy travels. Nicky & Kevin x
We love your films and adventures, but mostly we just love sharing in your lives. Thanks for sharing so much with such honesty. X
This is really amazing to hear, thank you so much ❤️ xx
I just love your longer videos :)
They are very enjoyable and peaceful to watch. Your music selection is so well fitting. It is truly a pleasure to watch and follow along the journey with you. Safe travels! ♥️
Thank you so much Renee, appreciate this a lot 💕 xx
Life is never straightforward, no matter where you are or what you live in. So we know exactly where you’re coming from and hey sometimes we need these sort of days to make changes and get off that treadmill for while. And just for the record, we’ll never be disappointed by any of your videos! 😊
Omg, I love you guys so much! I'd watch you guys watch paint dry! It's the holiday stress in the air. I think we are all feeling overwhelmed by some mysterious need to do more. But just know what you are putting out to the world for people like me to see is so amazing. I get to travel via you. Thank you for that! And Merry Christmas.
Beth this is everything, thank you so much 🥹 Sending so much love! xx
Your videos are so comforting to me, even if it’s not all happy all of the time I still love them so much! I’ve been buried and burn out with uni work and the moment but this helped to remind me that I’m never alone. Keep your heads up, love u guys xx
This honestly means so much, thank you 🥹 I'm sorry to hear you've been burned out with uni work, I remember the feeling well! In fact, I don't think I've ever experienced tiredness like it since. Sending you hugs to get through it and really appreciate you being here for the ride! It means a lot to know you're here for all of it, the good and the bad xx 💕
Will allways follow you both and have done for yrs your Genuine! ❤
Love you Rob, thank you ❤️
What a lovely video and thank you again for such content. Real and gritty through the good times and bad times. The good times are always tat much better after the bad times and life is often a bit of a rollercoaster. As vanlifers ourselves we enjoyed, if that's the right word, of seeing the challenges of getting propane and water in Mexico. Thank you also for your talk about the difficulties and the way that you two work together and balance each other in difficult times. Thank you. Good luck for the next phase of your very exciting journey.
Sending you guys lots of love and hugs. Do not put yourself under pressure to produce a perfect vlog we just love everything you do even if you think it's something mundane. Give yourselves time to relax mentally and physically. Whatever you do we are with you in spirit. You are both just brilliant.
Honesty. Wow how refreshing. Everything you are feeling is completely normal for creative people in your situation I’m sure. I love your videos and totally relate to your challenging journey although I’ve never done anything like it myself. Keep it up guys we are big fans in our house.
Hi Anthony, I’m a bit late catching up but wanted to say thank you so much for this, it was reassuring and meant a lot to read when I was struggling. Hope you guys are all doing well 🧡
I am traveling with you. Thank you for showing us your travels. It's my favorite show on You Tube. Also from Nova Scotia. ❤
Its the reality that you bring that makes it special and endearing, thats what brings us altogether on a Sunday night,just watching BEN sweating driving on those roads made my weekend 😂😂, take care all of you ❤
Hi Guys, that was a fantastic video, one of your best. It’s great to see what real life is like travelling in Mexico. The good and the bad. Keep up the great work. Take time to relax and take time to look after each other.
Love you guys. Nice to see you being honest and true to life. We all have our ups and downs,at least you are honest. Keep smiling.
Thanks for this Jason 🥹 xx
Keep it fun and if that means a slower pace, please do! Love your content. You're truly an inspiration!
Thank you so much 🥹❤️
We are loving all your adventures and no matter if your itinerary works out or not for a day here or there it is just fascinating to see the real life of Mexico (or other places in other videos) in places so different to the well known cities and resorts. Yes Ben is absolutely right that we watch for the two of you and of course your adorable doggies. I do understand when travelling and not having a place booked and trying to find something it is very stressful even when we have been in more developed areas on our travels. That picnic is one of our favourites and DH was salivating over the bun since we haven't found that type for a few years in the stores here after they were available for years. I usually take something simple like a chicken salad sandwich, tuna sandwich or with crackers instead and some pickles. Also have done a veggie bowl and some fruit with cheese and crackers. Our adventures are much shorter than yours so we are content with something light and quick to prepare. We stay out of fast food places that way. 🙂 Hope you get to spend time somewhere where you will be able to zoom with family and friends over the Christmas holidays. Remember don't just make it about one day because that causes so much stress as well. Took me a long time to come to that realisation. Take some time out for yourselves because it just boggles my mind what it takes to complete a week's video. It is a lot of work but we do really appreciate it. Sending 💞 always from BC
Enjoy watching your videos and not everything is always perfect but it’s an adventure. Maybe you need to slow down a little and enjoy and relax in one place longer. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs .