For me it is a very special video. Washing it brought tears to my eyes. What a long road...... Congrats my beloved son and go ahead. You know I always loved this great country, I feel that is my home on planet Earth. God Bless America.***
You are a wonderful Mom. Your words of endearment echo in my head as though my Mother was speaking them to me. My Mom was very supportive and loving also. Robert is blessed to still have you. Thanks, Rocky
Robert you are the poster person immigrant of America. You see abundant opportunity and reach for it. No welfare No medical insurance No handouts . Your parents had their pride and fortitude to realize this country gave them Freedom and a future that Cuba sadly didn’t. Bravo to them and you. You just gave such an Inspirational story for all of us to reflect on. God Bless America. Merry Christmas
Don't be ignorant Cubans received a lots of help once in U.S. from the gov and from other sources. Every single immigrant get some kind of freebee even those homesteaders whom the U.S. gov gave a big chunk of land seized from the indians back in the westward immigration...and so on
@@franciscogil6798 I'm not Cuban, but I grew up in Miami, and frankly you don't know what you're talking about. I was in elementary school in the 1960s and we went from no Cuban schoolmates to lots of them as the families came over from Cuba. Typically, the parents of my Cuban schoolmates started small businesses in Miami. They were very successful and I never met a Miami Cuban on welfare back then.
@Fearless Of Freedom for beginners the fact that Cubans just for stepping into US got asylum (before Obama tried to normalize relations with the island ) That alone us a big help..now try that and you get thrown into a private detention facility. There are more examples but I rest my case
francisco gil Not! My family arrived from Cuba in the 60s, 61 through 68 and, never did anyone in my family, friends and acquaintances take a penny from welfare. The Cuban community in Los Angeles did, however, gathered in Cuban clubs and pooled their monies to support the new arriving immigrant families with warm clothes, temporary place to live and jobs; All the while, making sure the family assimilated to the American culture and their kids get an education.
"And that's why I talk like this"... Haha... I don't know Robert... I think you are one in a few million. Cuba lost out... America won that lottery. : ) God Bless you! Thanks for sharing your story.
Robert, you're an inspiration! Our stories are quite similar. I was born in Havana, fled communism at the age of five and lived in Madrid for three years. We then came to the US. Grew up in NJ and my desire to thank this great country and love for travel saw me enlist in the USAF. Got to travel the world several times over. Now, I get in my RV every time I get an opportunity. Keep those videos coming!
Cubans have a reputation of being politically conservative after experiencing the Castro years, but he replaced the other end of the political extreme in the dictator Batista. Bottom line, both ends of the political spectrum are mirror images in the way they control and utilize power over their people.
@@JohnS916 true on Batista yet Cuba was much richer and free, and much conditions compared after Fidel took over and destroyed a once beautiful country.
Robert As a Cuban, I feel a great respect and pride when I see that a person as you has been so successful in what he or she is doing fo a living. You have a great talent and USA is the country where talent is recognized. We both are fortunate of being accepted as part of this great Country !!
I recently subscribed to your channel and I admire your craft and skill. However, this video knocks it totally out of the park! I love it when people tell their stories! Thank you for sharing your story. I liked the shot when your hair was long! You have a gorgeous family.
👍❤🙏🙏🙏 So glad you decided to do this" job" because I very much enjoy watching your Adventures. I was lucky enough to travel some of the states but at this age not so much.
Robert, I loved hearing your story. You really work hard at what you do and it is showing through your quality videos. Your wife must be an angel, accepting you not having a regular job and traveling all over, but she has faith in you and knows you will succeed. The reason I became a Patreon was because I saw how hard you work and how nice you are. I want you to succeed also and the day will come when you have 100,000 subscribers. It won't be long. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and I will see you at the RTR.
Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I enjoy your videos. Your voice and accent have a calming quality. Your videos are informative and interesting. We are glad to have found your channel.
I'm a 60 year old white man and I love your videos and probably seen all of them I really like the way you present your videos and your trips as long as you keep making videos I'll keep watching.
Thank you for sharing your life story. We accidentally watched your channel and got hooked. It is so exciting for us watching all these different places that you have visited. Keep it up. We enjoy your travels. 😁😁😁😁😁
Thank you for sharing your story, Robert! You're an inspiration...and, please know that your passions of travel, storytelling, and music bring smiles and enjoyment to others! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Thank you Robert for sharing your story, I really liked hearing it, and really like your song riding in my rv, I catch myself singing it sometimes lol, love the videos thanks for all you do.
Robert, I concur this video about your life and escaping from Cuba and coming to the United States was most interesting. I love the members videos and as soon as they are out, I immediately watch them. I want to wish you and your lovely wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, keep up the great work that you do, from your UA-cam Friend Mark Drennen in Louisville, Kentucky
Robert thank you for this very informative video, when I saw one of your videos with a package of La Llave coffee, I figured you were Cuban. It's great that you were able to have so many photos of you and your parents in Cuba. I'm also Cuban. My parents put me on a plane (Pan Am) at the age of 9 on July 25, 1961 to go to Miami and my aunt and uncle were there waiting for me. My parents were not allowed to leave at that time, but later individually were able to migrate to Miami. The United States is the best country, and I am thankful that we were welcomed here. I now live with my wife in the Silicon Valley area of California. I'm glad I found your channel during the "Shelter in Place" for the virus and I have enjoyed so far every video I have watched. We might buy a small used motorhome to travel and take our grand children on our trips. Keep doing what you have been doing, because I think all the viewers really enjoy your outings. Perhaps someday you might come back to California and we could meet. Alberto.
“Thats why i talk like this” 😅😅😅 you killed me bro!!! Me mataste!! Jajaja! We came in 1996 after my dad was political prisoner many years. We all have a story to tell about our struggles to come here.
I’m glad my family made that decision for me at the expense of losing everything they worked for in 1960 :-) I’m waiting for the day that I can RV in Cuba 🇨🇺
Hi Robert, I come from Bulgaria in Europe and as you probably know, this country was also a part of the communist regime until the big change in 1989. I am a big fan of UA-cam channel and I subscribed to your channel especially because I like the way you present your quality videos, your travellings across the US, your stories etc. I' ve never been to the US but your videos are so informative and interesting that I don't see any sense of spending money to go to US and make trips to see all those beauties you present in your videos. Wish you a lot of success in your future work, keep on doing what you feel is the best for you and be sure that you are "The American eyes" for many people in the world!
Thank you Robert for sharing your story! You advanced and succeeded in this beautiful country that is the United States of America! Happy New Year and may God bless you always my friend!
Your story highlights the fragility of freedom that so many people who grew up here don't understand at all. I hope and pray that the fabric of America continues to be woven with stories like yours for a thousand years. Don't take it for granted folks. Love ya Robert!
Hey, Robert, great to know you. I came to America in 1977, from Bucharest, Romania. The first video I watched was of your trip from Florida to California. Having put my wife and our two kids (then) on the plane to California, in Fort Lauderdale, I drove back to Hollywood to check out of our rented apartment and hit the road, following the same route you drove on. The first day I drove all the way to New Orleans, where I arrived at around 2 am. What a memorable trip it was! My Plymouth Fury 2 was just fine. Keep traveling, Robert. You remind me of what's best in the US of A. I'm sure you'll agree with me: it's the best country in the world! Thank you for bringing back all these happy memories!
I'm 7 years older than you, but, you remind me of my father. He too immigrated here and was most proud to be an American. From what I've seen/heard you are as well. I wish more people would actually appreciate the freedom and opportunities they were born with here in the U.S. I'm also envious that your "job" isn't like work to you. You have definitely found your chosen path for life. Once again Robert, yet another excellent video!
I followed you when you first started out on UA-cam. At that time your travels were mainly in the eastern part of the US. I had traveled a lot in three different RVs in the US and internationally on land tours and cruises. When I first started watching you I was getting the itch to hit the road again. I converted a Toyota Sienna in 2014 and have been into my own travels since then. I recently discovered you again when I saw your Wild West tour on UA-cam. I really enjoyed that one because I had followed a very similar route in my Sienna several years ago. So I went back to your site to see where you had gone since I last followed you, and I found your recent North Dakota video. I grew up ND in the forties and fifties and had been to many of the places you went, but you opened my eyes to what had been going on since I left ND in 1957, for example, the Enchanted Highway. Now ND is back on list travel list. I'm glad you did this life story video. I had suspected that's how you got to Florida, and now I see how you've succeeded since you came to the US. It looks like I'm a subscriber at least until I'm caught up on your travel videos. Good luck in your future travels. Maybe we'll meet on the road someday!
yur going places i will never go and im 53 robert im disabled and cant walk i got into a terrible accident when i was at work so ive been watch all yur videos and i share them with all my friends around the world so thanks for letting me ride along with you on all yur videos robert god bless and be careful out there and most indefintly where yur mask love you bro
Robert I am watching you for years. I wanted to say my son who will be 30 is alive today because of his father's accent and how he would say my name lol. My son's father in high school (we went to catholic high school) I remember they had no Christmas trees up and I thought that was soo weird. There are many Cuban areas in NJ. My son's abuelo who passed recently was a prisoner in Cuba with his brother until they were able to pay (bribed i guess) to have them released and they went to Spain for a few years before they came here in the very early 70's. My son's abuela said she would NEVER no go back. I was hoping maybe she would take my son. They were from Placetas, Cuba. I am so glad you are an American now and taking us along as you discover our country! I look forward to EVERY video. God Bless!
Awesome! God Bless our America's Freedoms. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm reminded and very thankful to be an American. I hear lots of compliant, but I don't see many people leaving USA. We have new generation that thinks that life owes them something. Our Freedoms aren't free and are not a guarentee of financial success, food or housing in America. I have enjoyed your work traveling. We have started RV in north west and we are having fun. Keep going and thanks again for sharing!
Alot of the stuff you pick like Lewis and Clark trails is stuff I like too. Weird history stuff. Have you ever been to serpent mound and Cahokia mounds .around Ohio and Illinois area ? I love the old Pueblo ruins in sw too. You pick alot of weird nerdy esoteric things that I also enjoy that many other traveling channels don't cover. You have good taste and are very likeable. So thank you for picking routes and destinations that are really not available on other travel Channels. Also you have so many..so it is more complete and comprehensive. And just impressive how smooth and much thought you put into it. . You deserve your success and as more people see your videos. They stand out and speak for themselves and your followers will grow. Thought I would say that. Aswelll. I don't give compliments. i Just speak the truth.
That is the stuff I really like .the weirder stuff that most people don't show. Or not good quality. You cover alot of stuff that I have always been curious about.
Thank you for sharing your story tocayo. My story is very similar to your, I even worked in the same tobacco fields that you did in Cuba as a teenager. The only difference is that I am still working and probably will until i drop dead in the snow here in the North East...lol.. My wife and I enjoy your videos and we find them more passionate and exciting that telenovelas.;)
My wife and I started watching your videos a few months ago and now have seen most of the more recent ones. You see America in a way that sadly a lot of natural born citizens don't and THAT is a HUGE testament to them! I feel that they will have to experience what you and your family had to face in a communist controlled government before they can appreciate the freedoms already available for them here. One of your more impressive qualities is your patience with impatient people. God bless you and keep you safe in your travels. Welcome to the home of the brave and land of the FREE!
My husband and I have become addicted to your videos, during this pandemic. What a beautiful escape to see. You are a good tour guide, and are easy and comfortable to listen to.
Like they say... find something you love to do with a passion.... and you will never WORK a day in your life. I love what you are doing, and you do it very well!! Excellent job, Robert!
Robert, I found your channel a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since. What a great life! Always wondered what made you tick. As others have said, you are a treasure. USA won this round, and Cuba lost a really super guy. Thanks for all you do.
I’m glad I found your channel. My wife and I usually watched an another RV’er’s UA-cam channel and as we woke up throughout the night your channel was playing and I’m glad UA-cam suggested it because It’s one my favorites now. I sing “free in my RV” all the time at work to pass time and when I’m feeling down. It lifts my spirits. Thank you for traveling and sharing your adventures with us. God bless and stay safe.
Watching this in February 2023! Wow Robert great video. Thank you for sharing this. You guys are an inspiration. Love that you were high-school sweethearts and are still together. Beautiful ❤️ I can relate. Un abrazo de lejo (NY) para los dos! Es un placer a ver tus videos. 🙌👌❤️
Cue Giorgio Moroder music. Your family and yourself worked hard for this new life you have achieved in these last 30 years. Sometimes I forget how much things I take for granted that a madman leader can take away. Blessings to your family, happy holidays, and welcome to America.
thank you so much for sharing this amazing story, happy holidays merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year 2019 for you and your family, Feliz Navidad
Awsome story. Glad you decided to do what you did when you did. I too left Cuba in search of freedom but came directly to the US via "los vuelos" The gov did not want my father to leave offered him a post in "Obras Públicas " even tempted him with car n driver in the mid 60's. My mother and I lived as "gusanos" but it only took us 4 years from applying to exit. We of course had a sponsor in the states, my father had a job in the works in NJ before we left Cuba, stayed 1 month in Miami and moved. Funny I wound up finishing my Senior year in Miami High. Un placer paisano.
What an excellent story teller you are, Thank you! I enjoyed getting to know you a bit more through this wonderful work, Traveling Robert. Be blessed this Christmas time and into the New Years!
Hi Robert. I just recently discovered your videos and they have been such a blessing! Your life story is very inspirational. Oddly, my daughter and I have lived in an RV full time for the last ten years, but we have not been able to travel for financial reasons. We love traveling with you on UA-cam, and we hope to one day be able to physically travel to some of the amazing places you've introduced us to. You are definitely gifted. Thank you so much for sharing your life and travels and inspiring us all!
Thank you, Robert, for sharing your story. I am also an immigrant in the US, 3 years so far. I love this country. In a couple of weeks we go to Outer Banks and I was so excited seeing your video from there. Keep going and good luck with all your trips.
With all the growth,l know at times it is just a challenge to see it all,but I especially enjoyed this. My folks live in Fort Pierce, and your story reminded me so intensely of when they left Cuba. The driver I believe worked on their farm or estate,and as soon as he got back the House was literally chained. It is a story you have undoubtedly heard ,but I am sure glad you make us smile through travel. I shall be flying into South Florida April,and I shall try to get you to Sailfish for an IPA!!
Great video Robert. As a 1971 baby, I could identify with a lot of the pictures and video. I too was very interested in photography as a teen. Keep inspiring and doing what you love my friend.
One of the most kick ass awesome videos to date. I absolutely loved your story brother. So happy I have found your channel. Yours has been one of inspiration for me. More than you’ll know. Big thank you and looking forward to more content.
I am backward watching your RV travels in the pandemic. I always felt your latino accent with great voice, So glad to learn your story. I love Cubans and had multiple trips in Cuba and enjoyed it
Fantastic true life story of you, Robert, that makes "the American dream" a needed episode of yours that everyone should watch. Thanks! Oh...one of my brother-in-law had recently purchased a 2020 Chevy "Colorado" ... same 4 door unit and color as yours. I look forward to a ride in it before long. And...my wife and I have really enjoyed watching your travel UA-cam videos the last few months when we discovered the series on UA-cam. May the Good Lord keep you safe in all your travels, Robert! Hope to see you on the roads in Georgia someday.
What a great story! it's always heartwarming to hear about anyone, who's found a way to make their dreams come true. In the meantime, you're also putting out some fantastic videos for the rest of the world to enjoy, so keep up the good work!
Thank you Robert! We need more stories like these… and your videos bring so much hope. You are the American Dream. We all need to be inspired. xoxoxo many prayers for you and yours.. (and your UA-cam channel) always.
As an immigrant first generation citizen, I have to say... This was my favorite video, thank you for sharing your story and family pics. Very great story!
Thanks Robert for making this video. My wife is Colombian and we both really enjoy all of your videos. This video is my favorite of all the ones you have produced. I really love hearing about how you came to the USA. Living here when you are from another country can be very difficult. My wife still struggles with the culture differences and she has been here for 20 years. I just found this video, don't know how I missed it. Hope we get the opportunity to run into you sometime on the road.
Love your videos. You must be appalled by the rising tide of the current leftist agenda in this great nation. I for one am so delighted you came to America for you are truly an amazing travel host. Sending love from the great State of Arizona. May the Lord bless you~~Kate
You’re missing something here. They had to have 3 years worth of medical care, etc. etc. I believe a sponsor. This program was for the people who had money. In the beginning of the 20th century, your ancestors and mine probably came without a dime and were welcomed to make a go of it. He’s obviously a role model, but don’t think to compare it to the truly destitute who are coming to America out of deepest poverty and sometimes for safety.
I've watched this video and shared it with others many times... My husband and I love to RV and when we can't go we binge watch your videos and it's like we are riding in the front seat! We love the photos and the drone videos, always so beautiful! We love your 'cooking on the road' shows, and we like your critiques of different parks, restaurants and pubs. We also love your original songs, and the melodies that help tell the story. We even sing along!😄 Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful stories, keep up the good work and maybe one day... we'll see you on the road!
That is the America I love. I’m also an immigrant and that gives me an appreciation of this great country. Love your story- a lot of similarities with my own! Love all your videos!
Robert, you are an example why most Americans welcome those who desire to immigrate here. Isn't it ironic that evil governments have to put up walls to keep their citizens from fleeing their country, while freedom loving countries need to put up walls to protect itself from the hordes of people fleeing from desperate situations. My wife is from Colombia, while she is a happy US citizen, in her heart she is still Colombian. But she does not want to ever live in Colombia again as she enjoys the freedom of the USA and the opportunity the USA has for our children.
Great story! I was also born in 1971 and “retired” at age 47. I just started watching your videos about a year ago. We are planning our first RV trip out west for this September.
I knew when I watched the first video I ran across years ago, there was something special, something more, something deeper about their creator. Hearing your story is very emotional for me. I have 2 family members who escaped Venezuela to Colombia then were able to go on to Houston, since they had an American father, but they had to leave 2 children in their early 20’s and a granddaughter in Colombia and a husband who could not leave Venezuela. The 20-something son sold hot dogs until he could afford a better job as a translator, attempting to earn his way to America legally. Seeing your story will be such an encouragement to them all.
For me it is a very special video. Washing it brought tears to my eyes. What a long road...... Congrats my beloved son and go ahead. You know I always loved this great country, I feel that is my home on planet Earth. God Bless America.***
Beautiful words
Thank you for bringing Robert to our country. He's a good man. God bless.
You are a wonderful Mom. Your words of endearment echo in my head as though my Mother was speaking them to me. My Mom was very supportive and loving also. Robert is blessed to still have you.
Thanks,
Rocky
And God Bless you❤️
Alma Morales You are a very good Mum ☺️
So glad you decided to tell us your story!
Robert you are the poster person immigrant of America. You see abundant opportunity and reach for it. No welfare No medical insurance No handouts . Your parents had their pride and fortitude to realize this country gave them Freedom and a future that Cuba sadly didn’t. Bravo to them and you. You just gave such an Inspirational story for all of us to reflect on. God Bless America. Merry Christmas
Don't be ignorant Cubans received a lots of help once in U.S. from the gov and from other sources.
Every single immigrant get some kind of freebee even those homesteaders whom the U.S. gov gave a big chunk of land seized from the indians back in the westward immigration...and so on
@@franciscogil6798 I'm not Cuban, but I grew up in Miami, and frankly you don't know what you're talking about. I was in elementary school in the 1960s and we went from no Cuban schoolmates to lots of them as the families came over from Cuba. Typically, the parents of my Cuban schoolmates started small businesses in Miami. They were very successful and I never met a Miami Cuban on welfare back then.
@Fearless Of Freedom for beginners the fact that Cubans just for stepping into US got asylum (before Obama tried to normalize relations with the island )
That alone us a big help..now try that and you get thrown into a private detention facility. There are more examples but I rest my case
Aurora Nite and listen to how these people are reacting to restrictions put on these immigrants now a days😏
francisco gil Not! My family arrived from Cuba in the 60s, 61 through 68 and, never did anyone in my family, friends and acquaintances take a penny from welfare. The Cuban community in Los Angeles did, however, gathered in Cuban clubs and pooled their monies to support the new arriving immigrant families with warm clothes, temporary place to live and jobs; All the while, making sure the family assimilated to the American culture and their kids get an education.
"And that's why I talk like this"... Haha... I don't know Robert... I think you are one in a few million.
Cuba lost out... America won that lottery. : ) God Bless you! Thanks for sharing your story.
He's incredible right? Love him
Robert, you're an inspiration! Our stories are quite similar. I was born in Havana, fled communism at the age of five and lived in Madrid for three years. We then came to the US. Grew up in NJ and my desire to thank this great country and love for travel saw me enlist in the USAF. Got to travel the world several times over. Now, I get in my RV every time I get an opportunity. Keep those videos coming!
Another adventuresome soul. Great addition to our country, now your country
WoW !
Cubans have a reputation of being politically conservative after experiencing the Castro years, but he replaced the other end of the political extreme in the dictator Batista. Bottom line, both ends of the political spectrum are mirror images in the way they control and utilize power over their people.
I'm also Cuban-American & raised in NJ :)
@@JohnS916 true on Batista yet Cuba was much richer and free, and much conditions compared after Fidel took over and destroyed a once beautiful country.
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you too👍
Wonderful story and you are a natural story teller; you have found your niche and we love you!
you have become our adopted son American ambassador. Bravo!
Robert As a Cuban, I feel a great respect and pride when I see that a person as you has been so successful in what he or she is doing fo a living. You have a great talent and USA is the country where talent is recognized. We both are fortunate of being accepted as part of this great Country !!
This is a great country. Jorge. Welcome!
I'm also Cuban :)
USA sucks and is evil.
I recently subscribed to your channel and I admire your craft and skill. However, this video knocks it totally out of the park! I love it when people tell their stories! Thank you for sharing your story. I liked the shot when your hair was long! You have a gorgeous family.
Thank you!
Great video Robert,thank you for all your work,still watching in 2023,Dan in OHIO
What would America be like without you? A very boring place. Thank you Robert!
Very nice video..! Loved the pics and old videos....
Thank you for sharing your story. UA-cam has the best reality television. I hardly watch network television anymore. Gracias y te deseo mucho éxito.
👍❤🙏🙏🙏 So glad you decided to do this" job" because I very much enjoy watching your Adventures. I was lucky enough to travel some of the states but at this age not so much.
Robert, I loved hearing your story. You really work hard at what you do and it is showing through your quality videos. Your wife must be an angel, accepting you not having a regular job and traveling all over, but she has faith in you and knows you will succeed. The reason I became a Patreon was because I saw how hard you work and how nice you are. I want you to succeed also and the day will come when you have 100,000 subscribers. It won't be long. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and I will see you at the RTR.
so true
Wonderful video Robert! Thank you for sharing your story. 😎🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I enjoy your videos. Your voice and accent have a calming quality. Your videos are informative and interesting. We are glad to have found your channel.
I'm a 60 year old white man and I love your videos and probably seen all of them I really like the way you present your videos and your trips as long as you keep making videos I'll keep watching.
I truly enjoyed watching and listening to this video. Thank you for sharing your story!
Robert, you have given us so much, we love watching your videos and finding new places to go! Thank you!
Thank you Robert for an amazing and wonderful review of your journey...
SWEET 👍
Thank you for sharing your life story. We accidentally watched your channel and got hooked. It is so exciting for us watching all these different places that you have visited. Keep it up. We enjoy your travels. 😁😁😁😁😁
Great job telling of your background.
Thank you!
Great story! Very similar story to ours, I saw a picture of yours in our hometown of Viñales, Pinar del Rio.
Wonderful video Robert. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
its a great story robert welcome to america we needed you here
Thank you for sharing your story, Robert! You're an inspiration...and, please know that your passions of travel, storytelling, and music bring smiles and enjoyment to others! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Thank you Robert for sharing your story, I really liked hearing it, and really like your song riding in my rv, I catch myself singing it sometimes lol, love the videos thanks for all you do.
Robert, I concur this video about your life and escaping from Cuba and coming to the United States was most interesting. I love the members videos and as soon as they are out, I immediately watch them. I want to wish you and your lovely wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, keep up the great work that you do, from your UA-cam Friend Mark Drennen in Louisville, Kentucky
Robert thank you for this very informative video, when I saw one of your videos with a package of La Llave coffee, I figured you were Cuban. It's great that you were able to have so many photos of you and your parents in Cuba. I'm also Cuban. My parents put me on a plane (Pan Am) at the age of 9 on July 25, 1961 to go to Miami and my aunt and uncle were there waiting for me. My parents were not allowed to leave at that time, but later individually were able to migrate to Miami. The United States is the best country, and I am thankful that we were welcomed here. I now live with my wife in the Silicon Valley area of California. I'm glad I found your channel during the "Shelter in Place" for the virus and I have enjoyed so far every video I have watched. We might buy a small used motorhome to travel and take our grand children on our trips. Keep doing what you have been doing, because I think all the viewers really enjoy your outings. Perhaps someday you might come back to California and we could meet. Alberto.
“Thats why i talk like this” 😅😅😅 you killed me bro!!! Me mataste!! Jajaja! We came in 1996 after my dad was political prisoner many years. We all have a story to tell about our struggles to come here.
love hearing your story. the long long trailer with lucy and desi is my favorite movie it is nice you read the book
Hey Robert.... enjoy your travel videos. Love you intro song.
Us too....can't get that song out of my head once I hear it! :-)
Thank you!
@@AlliChuckAdventures Catchy tune ! You should all of his music. I bought the CD. Enjoy it a lot.
@@AlliChuckAdventures HAHA me too-kinda liken to "It's A Small World" at Disney!
i'm just watching this now, my gosh you and Illy are so cute! fun video.
I’m glad my family made that decision for me at the expense of losing everything they worked for in 1960 :-) I’m waiting for the day that I can RV in Cuba 🇨🇺
That would be cool. Take a European style B+ and drive all over the island
I'm also Cuban :)
@@oversixtydisabledandalone7263 yes know Roberto I follow you
Hi Robert, I come from Bulgaria in Europe and as you probably know, this country was also a part of the communist regime until the big change in 1989. I am a big fan of UA-cam channel and I subscribed to your channel especially because I like the way you present your quality videos, your travellings across the US, your stories etc. I' ve never been to the US but your videos are so informative and interesting that I don't see any sense of spending money to go to US and make trips to see all those beauties you present in your videos.
Wish you a lot of success in your future work, keep on doing what you feel is the best for you and be sure that you are "The American eyes" for many people in the world!
Thank you Robert for sharing your story! You advanced and succeeded in this beautiful country that is the United States of America! Happy New Year and may God bless you always my friend!
I was born 65 California. We are at the age of discovery. Travel is in our bones. God bless on your journey.
Robert. This is a good video allowing the viewer a peek into your history. Love all the videos. Thank you.
Your story highlights the fragility of freedom that so many people who grew up here don't understand at all. I hope and pray that the fabric of America continues to be woven with stories like yours for a thousand years. Don't take it for granted folks. Love ya Robert!
Incredible story !! Thank for your videos, we enjoy them very much !!
Thank you!
Hey, Robert, great to know you. I came to America in 1977, from Bucharest, Romania. The first video I watched was of your trip from Florida to California. Having put my wife and our two kids (then) on the plane to California, in Fort Lauderdale, I drove back to Hollywood to check out of our rented apartment and hit the road, following the same route you drove on. The first day I drove all the way to New Orleans, where I arrived at around 2 am. What a memorable trip it was! My Plymouth Fury 2 was just fine. Keep traveling, Robert. You remind me of what's best in the US of A. I'm sure you'll agree with me: it's the best country in the world! Thank you for bringing back all these happy memories!
Feliz Natal Roberto ...e segue viajando...não pode parar!!...Usted es buena gente !!
I'm 7 years older than you, but, you remind me of my father. He too immigrated here and was most proud to be an American. From what I've seen/heard you are as well. I wish more people would actually appreciate the freedom and opportunities they were born with here in the U.S.
I'm also envious that your "job" isn't like work to you. You have definitely found your chosen path for life. Once again Robert, yet another excellent video!
Merry Christmas Robert! Loved the video. Keep traveling, we hope to meet up with you sometime on the road.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
I followed you when you first started out on UA-cam. At that time your travels were mainly in the eastern part of the US. I had traveled a lot in three different RVs in the US and internationally on land tours and cruises. When I first started watching you I was getting the itch to hit the road again. I converted a Toyota Sienna in 2014 and have been into my own travels since then. I recently discovered you again when I saw your Wild West tour on UA-cam. I really enjoyed that one because I had followed a very similar route in my Sienna several years ago. So I went back to your site to see where you had gone since I last followed you, and I found your recent North Dakota video. I grew up ND in the forties and fifties and had been to many of the places you went, but you opened my eyes to what had been going on since I left ND in 1957, for example, the Enchanted Highway. Now ND is back on list travel list.
I'm glad you did this life story video. I had suspected that's how you got to Florida, and now I see how you've succeeded since you came to the US. It looks like I'm a subscriber at least until I'm caught up on your travel videos. Good luck in your future travels. Maybe we'll meet on the road someday!
Thank you Robert you are an inspiration hermano! Feliz Navidad y año nuevo !
yur going places i will never go and im 53 robert im disabled and cant walk i got into a terrible accident when i was at work so ive been watch all yur videos and i share them with all my friends around the world so thanks for letting me ride along with you on all yur videos robert god bless and be careful out there and most indefintly where yur mask love you bro
Thank you Robert. I hope some day to see you out there on the road in our RV.
Robert I am watching you for years. I wanted to say my son who will be 30 is alive today because of his father's accent and how he would say my name lol. My son's father in high school (we went to catholic high school) I remember they had no Christmas trees up and I thought that was soo weird. There are many Cuban areas in NJ. My son's abuelo who passed recently was a prisoner in Cuba with his brother until they were able to pay (bribed i guess) to have them released and they went to Spain for a few years before they came here in the very early 70's. My son's abuela said she would NEVER no go back. I was hoping maybe she would take my son. They were from Placetas, Cuba. I am so glad you are an American now and taking us along as you discover our country! I look forward to EVERY video. God Bless!
Awesome!
God Bless our America's Freedoms. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm reminded and very thankful to be an American. I hear lots of compliant, but I don't see many people leaving USA. We have new generation that thinks that life owes them something. Our Freedoms aren't free and are not a guarentee of financial success, food or housing in America. I have enjoyed your work traveling. We have started RV in north west and we are having fun.
Keep going and thanks again for sharing!
Very well said!
Alot of the stuff you pick like Lewis and Clark trails is stuff I like too. Weird history stuff.
Have you ever been to serpent mound and Cahokia mounds .around Ohio and Illinois area ?
I love the old Pueblo ruins in sw too.
You pick alot of weird nerdy esoteric things that I also enjoy that many other traveling channels don't cover. You have good taste and are very likeable.
So thank you for picking routes and destinations that are really not available on other travel Channels. Also you have so many..so it is more complete and comprehensive.
And just impressive how smooth and much thought you put into it.
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You deserve your success and as more people see your videos. They stand out and speak for themselves and your followers will grow.
Thought I would say that. Aswelll. I don't give compliments. i Just speak the truth.
Thanks. I have been to Cahokia Mounds. Hopefully will be on the next video.
@@TravelingRobert awesome. will be watching when you do 👀
That is the stuff I really like .the weirder stuff that most people don't show. Or not good quality. You cover alot of stuff that I have always been curious about.
Thank you for sharing your story tocayo. My story is very similar to your, I even worked in the same tobacco fields that you did in Cuba as a teenager. The only difference is that I am still working and probably will until i drop dead in the snow here in the North East...lol.. My wife and I enjoy your videos and we find them more passionate and exciting that telenovelas.;)
Robert, terrific story to American freedom! God Bless your Mother and Father for the escape to freedom!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏
My wife and I started watching your videos a few months ago and now have seen most of the more recent ones. You see America in a way that sadly a lot of natural born citizens don't and THAT is a HUGE testament to them! I feel that they will have to experience what you and your family had to face in a communist controlled government before they can appreciate the freedoms already available for them here.
One of your more impressive qualities is your patience with impatient people. God bless you and keep you safe in your travels. Welcome to the home of the brave and land of the FREE!
I enjoyed your story so much. This is definitely what you were made for. You give much joy ❤
Like and support from London! 😉
Thank you!
My husband and I have become addicted to your videos, during this pandemic. What a beautiful escape to see. You are a good tour guide, and are easy and comfortable to listen to.
what a life, beautiful images every one of them
From a US Army Veteran, Robert you are one of the greatest Americans I have ever seen we love your love for all you see and do! Salute o7
Thank u for ur dedication on making this vid
Like they say... find something you love to do with a passion.... and you will never WORK a day in your life. I love what you are doing, and you do it very well!! Excellent job, Robert!
'It's a wonderful life" fits you well Robert, as Paul said, "very inspirational". Keep up the good work, be safe, have fun, & happy camping. v/r, TS
Robert, I found your channel a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since. What a great life! Always wondered what made you tick. As others have said, you are a treasure. USA won this round, and Cuba lost a really super guy. Thanks for all you do.
I loved hearing your story, Robert. As the descendent of German immigrants, I always love arrival stories. 😀❤️👍🏻
Thank you
I’m glad I found your channel. My wife and I usually watched an another RV’er’s UA-cam channel and as we woke up throughout the night your channel was playing and I’m glad UA-cam suggested it because It’s one my favorites now. I sing “free in my RV” all the time at work to pass time and when I’m feeling down. It lifts my spirits. Thank you for traveling and sharing your adventures with us. God bless and stay safe.
Go Robert !
Watching this in February 2023! Wow Robert great video. Thank you for sharing this. You guys are an inspiration. Love that you were high-school sweethearts and are still together. Beautiful ❤️ I can relate. Un abrazo de lejo (NY) para los dos! Es un placer a ver tus videos. 🙌👌❤️
Thanks for telling your story. As an Anglo living in Miami, I’ve heard your story hundreds of time- God bless you. Cuba’s loss is our gain.
Cue Giorgio Moroder music. Your family and yourself worked hard for this new life you have achieved in these last 30 years. Sometimes I forget how much things I take for granted that a madman leader can take away. Blessings to your family, happy holidays, and welcome to America.
Thank you!
thank you so much for sharing this amazing story, happy holidays merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year 2019 for you and your family, Feliz Navidad
Awsome story. Glad you decided to do what you did when you did. I too left Cuba in search of freedom but came directly to the US via "los vuelos" The gov did not want my father to leave offered him a post in "Obras Públicas " even tempted him with car n driver in the mid 60's. My mother and I lived as "gusanos" but it only took us 4 years from applying to exit. We of course had a sponsor in the states, my father had a job in the works in NJ before we left Cuba, stayed 1 month in Miami and moved. Funny I wound up finishing my Senior year in Miami High.
Un placer paisano.
What an excellent story teller you are, Thank you! I enjoyed getting to know you a bit more through this wonderful work, Traveling Robert. Be blessed this Christmas time and into the New Years!
Hi Robert. I just recently discovered your videos and they have been such a blessing! Your life story is very inspirational. Oddly, my daughter and I have lived in an RV full time for the last ten years, but we have not been able to travel for financial reasons. We love traveling with you on UA-cam, and we hope to one day be able to physically travel to some of the amazing places you've introduced us to. You are definitely gifted. Thank you so much for sharing your life and travels and inspiring us all!
“of course I went to high school” HE WENT TO MY HIGH SCHOOL! 😱😱😂. class of ‘04 baby!
Thank you, Robert, for sharing your story. I am also an immigrant in the US, 3 years so far. I love this country. In a couple of weeks we go to Outer Banks and I was so excited seeing your video from there. Keep going and good luck with all your trips.
With all the growth,l know at times it is just a challenge to see it all,but I especially enjoyed this. My folks live in Fort Pierce, and your story reminded me so intensely of when they left Cuba. The driver I believe worked on their farm or estate,and as soon as he got back the House was literally chained. It is a story you have undoubtedly heard ,but I am sure glad you make us smile through travel. I shall be flying into South Florida April,and I shall try to get you to Sailfish for an IPA!!
Thank you! Glad you liked it. I'd like to hear their story some day
Great video Robert. As a 1971 baby, I could identify with a lot of the pictures and video. I too was very interested in photography as a teen. Keep inspiring and doing what you love my friend.
One of the most kick ass awesome videos to date. I absolutely loved your story brother. So happy I have found your channel. Yours has been one of inspiration for me. More than you’ll know. Big thank you and looking forward to more content.
I am backward watching your RV travels in the pandemic. I always felt your latino accent with great voice, So glad to learn your story. I love Cubans and had multiple trips in Cuba and enjoyed it
Thank you for telling your wonderful story and taking us “along for the ride” please don’t ever stop.
Great video. Thanks for sharing this 👍🏿👍🏿❤️
You're a born entertainer Robert. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you've provided and much success to you in the future.
Fantastic true life story of you, Robert, that makes "the American dream" a needed episode of yours that everyone should watch. Thanks!
Oh...one of my brother-in-law had recently purchased a 2020 Chevy "Colorado" ... same 4 door unit and color as yours. I look forward to a ride in it before long.
And...my wife and I have really enjoyed watching your travel UA-cam videos the last few months when we discovered the series on UA-cam. May the Good Lord keep you safe in all your travels, Robert! Hope to see you on the roads in Georgia someday.
What a great story! it's always heartwarming to hear about anyone, who's found a way to make their dreams come true. In the meantime, you're also putting out some fantastic videos for the rest of the world to enjoy, so keep up the good work!
Thank you Robert! We need more stories like these… and your videos bring so much hope. You are the American Dream. We all need to be inspired. xoxoxo many prayers for you and yours.. (and your UA-cam channel) always.
As an immigrant first generation citizen, I have to say... This was my favorite video, thank you for sharing your story and family pics. Very great story!
So grateful Robert you got the opportunity to live in the US to make such uplifting videos
Your a fine example of an immigrant Sir. Thank you for telling your life story.Your RV video's are Excellent.
Thanks Robert for making this video. My wife is Colombian and we both really enjoy all of your videos. This video is my favorite of all the ones you have produced. I really love hearing about how you came to the USA. Living here when you are from another country can be very difficult. My wife still struggles with the culture differences and she has been here for 20 years. I just found this video, don't know how I missed it. Hope we get the opportunity to run into you sometime on the road.
Love your videos. You must be appalled by the rising tide of the current leftist agenda in this great nation. I for one am so delighted you came to America for you are truly an amazing travel host. Sending love from the great State of Arizona. May the Lord bless you~~Kate
You’re missing something here. They had to have 3 years worth of medical care, etc. etc. I believe a sponsor. This program was for the people who had money. In the beginning of the 20th century, your ancestors and mine probably came without a dime and were welcomed to make a go of it. He’s obviously a role model, but don’t think to compare it to the truly destitute who are coming to America out of deepest poverty and sometimes for safety.
I've watched this video and shared it with others many times...
My husband and I love to RV and when we can't go we binge watch your videos and it's like we are riding in the front seat!
We love the photos and the drone videos, always so beautiful!
We love your 'cooking on the road' shows, and we like your critiques of different parks, restaurants and pubs.
We also love your original songs, and the melodies that help tell the story. We even sing along!😄
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful stories, keep up the good work and maybe one day... we'll see you on the road!
That is the America I love. I’m also an immigrant and that gives me an appreciation of this great country. Love your story- a lot of similarities with my own! Love all your videos!
Cuba’s loss is our gain. Love seeing your videos and hearing this story. Thank you and God bless.
Robert, you are an example why most Americans welcome those who desire to immigrate here. Isn't it ironic that evil governments have to put up walls to keep their citizens from fleeing their country, while freedom loving countries need to put up walls to protect itself from the hordes of people fleeing from desperate situations. My wife is from Colombia, while she is a happy US citizen, in her heart she is still Colombian. But she does not want to ever live in Colombia again as she enjoys the freedom of the USA and the opportunity the USA has for our children.
Great story! I was also born in 1971 and “retired” at age 47. I just started watching your videos about a year ago. We are planning our first RV trip out west for this September.
Trump approves of your channel. Stay thirsty my friend!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing.... love watching your videos, it feels like I am traveling with you.
Parabéns Robert! I realy love your road trip videos on RV! Years ago I start watching and can not stop!
I knew when I watched the first video I ran across years ago, there was something special, something more, something deeper about their creator. Hearing your story is very emotional for me. I have 2 family members who escaped Venezuela to Colombia then were able to go on to Houston, since they had an American father, but they had to leave 2 children in their early 20’s and a granddaughter in Colombia and a husband who could not leave Venezuela. The 20-something son sold hot dogs until he could afford a better job as a translator, attempting to earn his way to America legally. Seeing your story will be such an encouragement to them all.