I took my dog on an epic ROADTRIP (Cologne to Los Angeles)

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    it was time to finally unite my dog with my family in Los Angeles. But bringing him over was not an easy task because I refused to put him in cargo on a plane. This is my wild 10 day adventure with my dog Smudo.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 876

  • @AlessandroTischer
    @AlessandroTischer 21 день тому +1324

    Please do not abandon the metric system 🙏

  • @danellabarnes-penman1118
    @danellabarnes-penman1118 21 день тому +772

    The end of the video showing your pregnant wife… wiping tears of happiness for you and your family.

  • @klatzig
    @klatzig 21 день тому +384

    Laura FFS!! You had me bawling and hugging my dog through the roadtrip - and then you drop a bomb like that?!?! 🤯❤

  • @patriciam9157
    @patriciam9157 21 день тому +157

    Smudo is the best dog ever and having a wife that buys you a dog airline ticket shows how much she gets you. Congrats on the new baby! Your friends are the best too but you keeping the tumbleweed made me smile so hard....this is why I watch your videos.

    • @beareeves4923
      @beareeves4923 21 день тому +4

      Hot sand and especially hot sidewalks/roadways may require Smudo to have foot protection.

  • @mcseforsale
    @mcseforsale 21 день тому +299

    Smudo has now seen more of American than most of us Americans. Awesome trip!

    • @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst
      @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst 21 день тому

      He must be thinking that he never realized how big the world is.
      I don't know if dogs feel amazement, but if they do, he is.

    • @lucascostabarbosa1298
      @lucascostabarbosa1298 20 днів тому +2

      That is not America. That is a portion of North America

    • @TheCipher72
      @TheCipher72 20 днів тому +2

      @@lucascostabarbosa1298 Thank You Captain Obvious.

    • @taylorseigler
      @taylorseigler 19 днів тому

      @@lucascostabarbosa1298 Didn't say she saw all of it. Just more than most of us.

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies 17 днів тому

      Get in a car and start driving.

  • @trishaang232
    @trishaang232 21 день тому +54

    "Finally the family is complete.. Well, almost" AAAAHHH LAURA KAMPF

  • @aeeie
    @aeeie 21 день тому +125

    Laura, thank you so much for letting us in this big life transition you've embarked on! (I cried the whole video!)

  • @nagi603
    @nagi603 21 день тому +119

    A flight with a handful of dogs sounds like heaven.

    • @sophissima
      @sophissima 20 днів тому +1

      ...and propably smells like hell 😅

  • @oscoto
    @oscoto 21 день тому +44

    I am an old guy who fell in love with your videos after watching just one and before Felix and where you are now. I must say that I don’t know how to say it except I totally love and appreciate you for how you and family treat Smudo. I have a dog that was caged for almost 3 years and I made a very similar promise. Love your work, friends, family and your heart. Thank you.

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 21 день тому +122

    OMG crying! And sooo happy to see the family is going to get bigger! Congratulations Laura and spouse. Kisses for Smudo, such a good boy❤

  • @CB-sr8ee
    @CB-sr8ee 21 день тому +218

    Not me crying at the dog friendly airline part…and then for the rest of the video. ❤ too sweet!

    • @deanwoodward8026
      @deanwoodward8026 21 день тому +5

      We need to know the name of the airline- Bark Air?

    • @tomhorsley6566
      @tomhorsley6566 21 день тому +2

      I found a web page for K9 Jets, that's probably the one.

    • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
      @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 21 день тому +4

      @@deanwoodward8026
      Fido Fly?
      Canine Cruzin'
      Waggjn' Wings
      Airedale Airlines
      Dog Gone Air
      Hound In The
      Heavens

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 21 день тому +81

    Finally Smudo can meet Scraps again! ❤

  • @slowerpicker
    @slowerpicker 21 день тому +89

    I was gonna say how proud I am that you sidestepped the interstate system for part of the roadtrip. You’ve seen a slice of America that few Americans see in one go, if ever. But then there was the final reveal and nothing else seems important except to say Congratulations and welcome to America!

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies 17 днів тому

      She was on interstates the whole way. It's just not hard to get on a gravel road immediately after leaving the interstate pretty much anywhere west of Indianapolis.

    • @slowerpicker
      @slowerpicker 17 днів тому

      @@FortheBudgies Even that has a romantic ring to it, though. Gonna keep it in mind next time I’m cutting through Nebraska. Get some dust on the quarter panel.

  • @maximflor
    @maximflor 21 день тому +33

    You are not only a magnificent maker, but also an amazing storyteller. A trip with a dog, but with so much love and emotions. All the best Laura, your family, friends and Smudo !

  • @richardfarrer5616
    @richardfarrer5616 21 день тому +82

    As an English watcher who knows Brighton, it's clear that Smudge's paws have hardened up well if he's playing on that beach.

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito 21 день тому +93

    The scene in the airport got me right in the feels! We lost our dogs recently and that bond is something else. Smudo is such a good boy, enjoy him and love him while you can ❤

  • @tomg9941
    @tomg9941 21 день тому +12

    The storytelling on this one was absolutely incredible 😢

  • @27ab9651
    @27ab9651 18 днів тому +7

    ❤. Oh, you and Corinne, Tiny, Teeny-tiny and Smudo. What a love-filled home and a new adventure for you all.

  • @lorimontcalm9086
    @lorimontcalm9086 21 день тому +60

    What a wonderful, thoughtful birthday present to both you and Smudo! 4 hrs, 4 countries! 10 days still one country. It gives European's an idea as to how big the USA and Canada is. Lots of "feels" in this one video! Hugs from 🇨🇦

  • @ruthstevens770
    @ruthstevens770 21 день тому +41

    You cracked me up with the tumbleweed. Our town in Arizona had a huge windy time and the town was buried in tumbleweeds. Folks were calling the fire dept to clear the doors so they could get out of their houses. It was so freaky, and it took months to clean it all up

    • @crowfoot1199
      @crowfoot1199 21 день тому +6

      they're so invasive! CGP Grey has a great video about how terrible they are.

    • @janklobener435
      @janklobener435 20 днів тому

      @@crowfoot1199 ua-cam.com/video/hsWr_JWTZss/v-deo.html

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies 17 днів тому +1

      I have a picture of a giant pile of tumbleweeds hiding my F250 pick-up. I was driving a fence line road covered in tumbleweed and they just built up a gigantic tumbleweed snowball. I had to eventually back up and go around it because it won that showdown.

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies 17 днів тому

      @@crowfoot1199oh yeah. They are evil. I wore snake guards just to keep the razor sharp seeds out of my boots.

  • @jagonza2000
    @jagonza2000 21 день тому +61

    I'm not crying. You're crying ❤ Amazing video.

  • @ytanki
    @ytanki 21 день тому +20

    Thank you for taking me with you on your trip ❤️. It is great that you could keep your promise for Smudo🐶. He is a very lucky dog to have such a dear Laura ❤️😍. All the best for you and your whole family❤️😊😍

  • @j7gy8b
    @j7gy8b 20 днів тому +8

    So happy to finally have an all-Smudo episode ❤

  • @jimmuendo
    @jimmuendo 21 день тому +18

    Damn Laura!
    This had me sobbing like a baby.
    Please never stop being you, and sharing your story.
    Treasure family time, but don’t forget us, or the metric system! 👊🏼 🫶🏼

  • @davidjennings2179
    @davidjennings2179 21 день тому +11

    So happy for you. Anyone that gets you a dog friendly airline ticket because they know the journey your dog has gone through is clearly someone who listens to you and values not only your needs but the needs of those you care about too.
    Exciting reveal at the end too! Congratulations.

  • @janelte
    @janelte 21 день тому +7

    Laura, you are a brilliant maker AND a brilliant film-maker. I could have watched a feature length version of this. Lovely shots, great emotional arc, and no, I am NOT crying!

  • @thescaledraven5482
    @thescaledraven5482 21 день тому +35

    Wow, the ending was a surprise, Congratulations! Smudo is a beautiful dog and what a great private jet trip with all the dogs and their sweet humans. I wish you would have gone through New Mexico where I live, that too is breathtaking.

    • @TandaMadison
      @TandaMadison 21 день тому +1

      I think everyone in NM has this same feeling haha.

  • @harryvonwell
    @harryvonwell 21 день тому +20

    😪😪😪Mein Freund Smudo...vermisse ihn richtig...jaaaa dich natürlich auch❤

  • @christopherguy1217
    @christopherguy1217 21 день тому +10

    Such a contrast in traveling distances. Cologne to The Chunnel in 4 hrs crossing 4 countries vs 4 days traveling in the same country.

  • @nonemptystring7463
    @nonemptystring7463 21 день тому +14

    I cried several times during this video, huge congratulations :)

  • @moyashisoba
    @moyashisoba 21 день тому +14

    There were so many moments I felt so hard.
    I didn't knew there's an airline which takes dogs as passengers. And the roadtrip must have been amazing.
    Last last part though. 😍

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff 21 день тому +7

    Thank you for sharing your 10 day trip with Smudo. The best part is picking up the tumbleweed and taking it along as your passenger.. I found hilarious!

  • @Iskelderon
    @Iskelderon 21 день тому +30

    Smudo's now truly a cosmopolitan dog!

  • @kwxl
    @kwxl 21 день тому +25

    BABY!! ❤

  • @greggr1591
    @greggr1591 20 днів тому +4

    Valuable lessons are always learned on a road trip across the U.S.: food on the interstates will make you sick; the scenery will make you feel inspired; arriving home to your family will make you happy and whole. Welcome to America, Laura!

  • @timm9631
    @timm9631 21 день тому +4

    You took a tumbleweed? That's hilarious! I wonder what Smudo was thinking? WHERE ARE WE GOING????? What a cool trip!

  • @Zhiperser
    @Zhiperser 17 днів тому +1

    Smudo is a well traveled dog. I'm glad your family is all in one place now. Great video.

  • @eikcafferyfilm7185
    @eikcafferyfilm7185 21 день тому +10

    We moved from Scotland to Norway with our dog. Driving with friends and family. Dog on ferries, trains and taxis. This video brings so many memories. Thank you for making it and sharing your journey with us. Good luck!

  • @chrisdupont1195
    @chrisdupont1195 21 день тому +4

    What a lucky dog! I've taken my beagle all over Europe in the past 14 years (19 countries) but crossing the USA is on another level.

  • @bearsuitattack
    @bearsuitattack 21 день тому +13

    now THAT'S a walk!

  • @rockdog2584
    @rockdog2584 21 день тому +5

    What an arduous, memory-filling trip! Kudos to you for spending the time to take the backroads (instead of the freeway) and getting to see the heart of America on this journey. Welcome home.

  • @judyburrows1289
    @judyburrows1289 21 день тому +20

    A road trip across the US is a rite of passage.... especially in the company of a dog.

    • @AnnieWarbux
      @AnnieWarbux 21 день тому +1

      Was glad to see that she drove through Colorado. After driving through all. That. CORN!!... She deserved a treat! 😉

  • @Ixdontxknowxanything
    @Ixdontxknowxanything 20 днів тому +2

    I love that you didn’t move to LA for career, but for love. Godspeed Laura!

  • @ccw6777
    @ccw6777 9 днів тому

    I loved this video. I too, like many others, cried the whole time. When I moved from Portugal to the USA I brought my cat, Mozart, with me because I couldn’t leave her behind. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. ❤😊

  • @patriciaharkin1571
    @patriciaharkin1571 21 день тому +10

    You have some awesome friends, a fabulous dog and an amazing wife who found a dog friendly airline!!!!! Wishing you the very best in LA with your family and with the new baby.

  • @MakeWithMiles
    @MakeWithMiles 20 днів тому +1

    This is so exciting Laura! What a journey you and Smudo went on. The tea kettle cooking segment and the tumbleweed made me laugh! Thanks for sharing your trip.

  • @flohfantasy560
    @flohfantasy560 21 день тому +5

    That video had no business making me cry this much. Loved it

  • @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr
    @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr 21 день тому +13

    It is impossible not to be charmed by LK’s four legged companion here, and the mutual respect they have for each other.

  • @Oltoir
    @Oltoir 21 день тому +5

    *Welp, it's Sunday morning, time to watch a Laura Kampf video, surely it won't be emotional and I won't be crying by the end..*

  • @marilee42
    @marilee42 21 день тому +7

    I'm not crying, you're crying.

  • @margaretpollard2179
    @margaretpollard2179 21 день тому +8

    Thank you for keeping your promise to Smudo! He's a awesome dog!

  • @missglenellen
    @missglenellen 20 днів тому +2

    Wow, a dog friendly airline, no box, no tranquilizers, no separation trauma! Well done! All the best for Smudo - and for the new arrival! What a cliff hanger, actually 😂

  • @marielletenberg9318
    @marielletenberg9318 21 день тому +4

    Love to see you and Smudo together again, travelling through the USA. And your wife with the baby-in-the-making! Good luck together, thanks for this video.

  • @Tclans
    @Tclans 15 днів тому +1

    That gaspump with the mechanical dail, so cool to see those are still around.

  • @myfavs253
    @myfavs253 17 днів тому

    I'm so happy for you. Never too late at age 40 to get what you want in life. An epic trip on some back roads! Smudo and you are home! Be careful with new critters that Smudo is not familiar with. ie; SNAKES! You have some great friends. ❤❤

  • @SHOdown13
    @SHOdown13 14 днів тому

    I love seeing my beautiful country through the eyes of non-natives. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

  • @amalgamatedsociologicalins6680
    @amalgamatedsociologicalins6680 21 день тому +4

    Baby!!! Baby!!! Babies are awesome. Smudo should have his own channel. But there is a baby coming!!! Baby!!!

  • @agnespethes
    @agnespethes 20 днів тому +3

    After being moved and amazed by the whole video the end made me literally scream. Besides the happiness for you guys, the way of your storytelling was soooooo great that I was sitting with a covered mouth for a minute, after saying with the biggest surprise "Nooooooooooo!". (I meant, Yaaaaay, but somehow a different word came out :D )
    Thank you for sharing all these magical moments (and days and years) with us in the most wonderful way I've ever seen.

  • @bushman4124
    @bushman4124 10 днів тому

    A big hug for you , for not leaving or putting down your dog. that is amazing big thumbs up, and congrats with your new wonderful family and your new angel. yes agree stay metric LOL

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 14 днів тому

    Wishing you, Smudo, and the entire family a wonderful, long life together!!! Glad you are safely where you want to be! ❤

  • @kellilandry3207
    @kellilandry3207 17 днів тому +1

    Holy crap! Crying my eyes out! Love everything about this video especially the end! Congratulations to you and the whole family ❤❤❤

  • @Janine6564
    @Janine6564 15 днів тому

    Why am I not surprised Laura cooked salmon on her engine block. ☺️ I'm not crying... you're crying. Beautiful road trip, ty for sharing Laura. ❤

  • @lauraketteridge324
    @lauraketteridge324 20 днів тому +2

    Many, many congratulations on having your family together. May there always be laughter and love in your home.

  • @selma_el
    @selma_el 4 дні тому

    Wow, Laura, this is a work of art. I definitely didn't expect being in tears multiple times throughout the video, but wow... Your video feels like a love letter to love in itself, it is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this journey and your precious moments of joy and connection. And I am so happy for you and your family !! What a beautiful announcement !

  • @noldos
    @noldos 18 днів тому +2

    2:35 this is such a tech support moment. "Let me see what's wrong with the door... It's working perfectly normally?... You're welcome."

  • @moodilove3743
    @moodilove3743 16 днів тому

    I am so happy to see you taking care of yourself and feeling much better than the last video you posted. You had me in tears when you mentioned that you were just being reunited with the dog. I didn’t realize that you’d been apart on an offer a year. And lastly, I’m thrilled about you and your wife having a baby. Life can’t get much better.

  • @colleenuchiyama4916
    @colleenuchiyama4916 21 день тому +3

    Laura, when I was a kid, my friends’ families would go on road trips through the southwest and go to all the ghost towns. They would come home with cow skulls, arrowheads, just the coolest stuff. I was so envious! I’m so glad you got to experience this.

  • @justinh3d
    @justinh3d 21 день тому +3

    This was such a beautiful story with an absolutely incredible ending!!!

  • @papere81
    @papere81 21 день тому +3

    Congratssss Laura !!!!!!! Thank you for sharing us something that is so personal. My best wishes for the family !!!!!!’ 😀😀😀😀

  • @Warshipmodelsunderway
    @Warshipmodelsunderway 21 день тому +18

    Dogs are such special creatures. I had my last dog, Ralph, for 14 years and 3 months, and every day was a joy. I'm glad you had such a special time with your buddy.

  • @cghoward70
    @cghoward70 21 день тому +6

    Love is a crazy thing…all the stuff you have in Germany and you’re 100% committed to California. But like I said, it’s just “stuff”. Best of luck.

  • @sjallen272
    @sjallen272 20 днів тому +2

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the Rockies and the desert! As a Utah native, born and raised, we're pretty proud of the nature around here. 😊

  • @AdeleMcAlear
    @AdeleMcAlear 21 день тому +2

    How many times did I cry during your video? So many... I lost count. Wow. What an epic story that was, with a plot twist at the end. Wishing you the very best on your new life in the USA.

  • @freeda8337
    @freeda8337 21 день тому +3

    I'm not jealous, you are! ❤ you deserve every microgram (stick to metric!) of happiness until it adds up to tons and tons. Judging from the video you're already there.

  • @oiskypoisky2674
    @oiskypoisky2674 20 днів тому +2

    the most wholesome video on the entire internet

  • @RicardoCamposPorto
    @RicardoCamposPorto 21 день тому +2

    I think those pickled onions got into my eyes... Lovely video you gave us, thank you so much. May life be much more generous to you and your beautiful family in your new place! Tschüss!

  • @deancox3173
    @deancox3173 19 днів тому

    How wonderful you’re building a family. That lucky little human. ❤

  • @lateciamadethis
    @lateciamadethis 20 днів тому +1

    OMG! A new baby! I am so happy and excited for you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bigburlymikesmswoodworking
    @bigburlymikesmswoodworking 21 день тому +7

    I loved everything about this video. Your cross-country trek brought back memories of my own from 2 years ago (Seattle to Florida). The emotional goodbye at the airport struck me hard as it was how I felt saying goodbye to my BFF Jill after stopping to see her in Colorado. Those memories you made, from beginning to end, will live with you forever ❤❤

  • @mindyzuckerman936
    @mindyzuckerman936 18 днів тому

    Congratulations!!! A homecoming and a BABY! What a lovely, lovely video. Much love to you and your family 💕

  • @HilaryLynn16
    @HilaryLynn16 18 днів тому

    Omgggg this whole video was so precious, I couldn’t imagine it being any sweeter but THE END??? 😭🥰🥰🥰

  • @petersage5157
    @petersage5157 21 день тому +2

    Such a beautiful emotional journey for Laura and an exciting adventure for Smudo. Looks and sounds like you both had a lot of fun on the trip. This was a beautiful closing to the last chapter of your lives together and the beginning of the next one.

  • @Ace_Ang
    @Ace_Ang 18 днів тому +1

    CONGRATULATIONS ON BABY!!

  • @josephmorgan3715
    @josephmorgan3715 21 день тому +18

    Driving across America is the dream of most people, I'm glad you were able to do it at least once! Welcome!!

    • @do-uc6xj
      @do-uc6xj 20 днів тому

      I've done it a couple of times and it was actually kind of boring because it's mostly empty space. I did snag a really great stray cat that got abandoned in a hotel in the middle of nowhere, so it was worth it for that.

  • @erronwest1162
    @erronwest1162 18 днів тому

    Tremendous filmmaking! This piece is a triumph and harkens back to the way I first felt watching your channel back in the old shopping container days. Thank you for your candor and your art. I’ll be watching this one again and again until next time. Congratulations on your beautiful life and very bright future.

  • @Marlotte11
    @Marlotte11 16 днів тому

    Oh Laura, its so lovely to see what kind of lovely friends you have and the love for smudo

  • @morethandaisysmom434
    @morethandaisysmom434 21 день тому +2

    O M G most epic, adorable road trip full of your incredible community of friends. Spudo is living his best life. Congrats to you and your beautiful family. Welcome home ❤🤍💙

  • @TanyaHakala
    @TanyaHakala 17 днів тому

    That dog friendly airline is awesome! I definitely need to keep that in mind if I ever fly across the pond.
    My go to road food is a bag salad with hard-boiled eggs. Most grocery stores have them. I open all the little bags of toppings, pour it in the salad bag, shake, and eat the salad right out of the bag.
    Such a beautiful roadtrip! Congrats to you and your family!

  • @rc31802
    @rc31802 19 днів тому

    I'm so happy for you and your family! Yay for new adventures and for Smudo not having to travel in a box!

  • @daveruzius
    @daveruzius 16 днів тому

    No, YOU cried!!!! :) Brilliant video and reminds me of my roadtrips with my adopted doggo and 1974 VW van across Europe.

  • @TrishhMakes
    @TrishhMakes 17 днів тому

    Im crying, its so nice to see that you took your puppy with you

  • @tomhorsley6566
    @tomhorsley6566 21 день тому +6

    Shucks! I was expecting a solo sailboat trip across the Atlantic in boat you made from reclaimed pallet wood :-).

  • @JP-NL
    @JP-NL 21 день тому +1

    Epic roadtrip! Smudo is one lucky dog. It’s beautiful that you could keep your promise to him. Congratulations on the pregnancy!!!!

  • @matthewcramsay7989
    @matthewcramsay7989 14 днів тому

    What a great trip! Walking "your" trail one last time hit me so hard! And then your friends taking part in your journey to Brighton. (Sobbed the whole way, ngl.) Thank you for sharing this with me/us. You make my Sunday mornings special! Danke Schoen!

  • @riettekribben3787
    @riettekribben3787 21 день тому +1

    Thank you for keeping your promise, what a beautiful trip you two have made.Wish you a very happy time in LA with your family and the new baby to come

  • @Sodadoum
    @Sodadoum 19 днів тому

    Wow, Laura, such incredible news! I’m so happy for you both. Wishing you both all the best as you prepare to welcome this little bundle of joy. Cheers to new beginnings and endless love! 🤗

  • @metalhead2550
    @metalhead2550 21 день тому +1

    It's always good to have friends you can depend on no matter wherever you are in the world ❤

  • @caroljones451
    @caroljones451 18 днів тому

    OMG, tumbleweed in the front seat made me laugh so hard. Love it!

  • @allicatviii
    @allicatviii 21 день тому +3

    Lauraaaaaaaa! How wonderful to see you all together again. I was wondering what was happening with Smudo and what a wonderful trip to reunite your family. Beautiful.

  • @badschrankliebe2965
    @badschrankliebe2965 16 днів тому

    Ich hab Tränen in den Augen am Ende des Videos. Ich wünsche Euch ganz viel Liebe und Achtsamkeit die Magie und die neue Liebe zu genießen ❤