As an old Aussie bloke and long time viewer, I can say you are two of the most optimistic and likeable young people I have ever seen on UA-cam and those qualities (not fancy degrees) are highly valued in these parts. Together, you have done an amazing job promoting our country, and Tourism Australia should be busting a gut to facilitate any of your projects and desires to emigrate. Your interactions with locals and each other are endearing and Tia's enthusiasm for "Big Things" has a life of its own. Hey Chev, just a gentle reminder: I notice you're a bit pink today.The sun is a killer - Slip, Slop, Slap! (From memory, slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat...either that, or I've just insulted you). Enjoy the North but watch out for the big bitey things up there.
I know you guys want to travel and see the world, but you guys do Australia right. You make us proud and we hope you come back for a third (and potentially more) series 🥰🥰🇦🇺🇦🇺
What a prophetic comment ‘It’s surprisingly easy to let go of material possessions. After a week or two without them you find you don’t really even miss them.’. That, my friend is a life lesson everyone could learn. Respect.
Cheveyo funny thing about Australia's skilled migration list is it's not all University Degree jobs, e.g. jobs on the list include: - Cafe or Restaurant Manager - Motor Mechanic And then some states have occupations that are not on the whole of Australia list, so checking out WA's list might be worthwhile, Also WA being considered regional does make it easier to get a visa, so it's probably worthwhile contacting an migration agent for some advice (I'm not a migration agent) but do know best to start the migration process before you're 35 as it gets harder after that.
Quite sure that when you bring Tia along they'll let you in no matter what skills you possess. She seems to be just one happy puppy all the time. Her obsession with all the large statues around Oz makes me smile every time. Keep it up. You make me hit the road again in three months. 😁
I’m absolutely certain that if you gave watchers an invitation to meet you somewhere, you’d be overwhelmed at how many would show up. You two are very well liked (even loved) by many more Aussies than you think.
Cheesy and poorly constructed is the entire point of the big things. It's a reminder to not always take everything too seriously and take a little joy from the absurdity of everything, which Tia has definitely embraced judging by the gleeful look every time she sees one.
Your comments on the association with Mazda were spot on, the most perfect fit and understanding the expectations of both parties, so important not to have it be a commercial for Mazda, but just another star of the show.
Yeah to be honest, it made me look at Mazda's website to see if they have anything that looks good for us if/when we want to get a car, and it appears they do, so this might be the first car ad to ever work on me haha
8:36 don’t worry about viewer expectations- when you’re happy & enjoying yourselves, that comes across in your videos- for me watching your channel has become more about “catching up” with you guys than about the destinations
hey ninja , i watch these awesome humans too , they just give me the good endorphines, got a few kiely vids of yours to catch up on . they were near prosser in their american travels before coming back here .
@@muncheesuppar - yep - I’ve watched every one of their videos- I absolutely adore them & it’s definitely a good break from the heavy case stuff, not just Kiely, but Maddie too - it was super cool when they went to Tahoe - I wished they’d been there longer & showed us more of the area though!
boats are liabilities not assets. Best to hire it not own it - with hindsight after owning two small yachts and losing money on maintenance & repairs, accessories, painting and depreciation
It would be great to see them collab with a wooden boat restorer Sampson Boat Co. An English guy has rebuilt and restored a 1910 Gaff Cutter called Tally Ho in Port Townsend in Washington State USA over the last 7 years. They are getting ready to sail this summer, it would be so cool to see them on that boat.
I just can't tell you in words how well you are doing, but I'll try! Your videos are not only fun, but they are respectful and informative about the places and cultures, which is really important. Also, the photography is amazing, both of you know how to capture a moment in a video, not just visually, I feel like I am there feeling the wind, the rain, the sunshine, smelling the food etc. Your relationship with each other is just so healthy and heart warming, makes you both a joy to watch. In other words, you're doing a great job!!
Honestly if you did a meet & greet in Brisbane, I would take a day off work for it. Obviously the drinks are on me. Also, the best YT you produce is just by being yourselves and exploring new places and taking us with you. We just love tagging along with you. 😁
"I can walk with my head a little bit higher". Not me getting a little bit watery eyed. Please, you guys always have reason to hold your head up high. You both have so much integrity, a both so considerate, hard working and open-minded that regardless of if you have a sponsorship or not, we all see you as valid, worthy people.
Honestly for a meetup, just pick a pub or a brewery, and the people will come. No need to plan anything extravagant, and it's the best low-key way to immerse yourself in the casual Aussie culture
Yes, this is the way to go. And then in the unlikely event nobody turns up you two are just there for a meal and a couple of drinks, nobody there will be any the wiser.
@@madhonkas You won't be left in the dark by your followers... once you inform them of an intended meet-up, you'll be given a heap of feed back from everyone intending to show up. No need to supply cake, by the way. It should just be BYO.
OMG, guys, us Aussies love you, I don't think I have seen a negative comment here out of the 282 comments you have had so far. You really are the most genuine gorgeous couple to follow and I can't wait for your next video
DONT FORGET - this isn't just a job. You can't just treat this as a job or you will end up hating it. Don't lose focus on why you're doing it. Love you guys!!
Your doubt and fear response - self doubt is hard to throw off but I just want to say to you both that you are honestly amongst the very BEST you-tubers traveling out there - I mean that honestly. I follow some big ones and you are absolutely their equals. Your drone work is next level, your interactions with each other, with complete strangers - your enjoyment of what you do and where you are is so evident - so yeah, when the doubts etc creep in just know that myself, and I daresay hundreds..no thousands, like me think you are the cats meow.
The one that stands out with interactions with the locals was just the other day at Marble Bar, that was truly amazing and I'm sure those kids will remember for a long time.
Just want you to know this is one guy from Minnesota that’s been watching since your first early episodes….and I thoroughly enjoy watching them….seen every one and look forward to the new ones coming out.
I am in awe of Cheveyo's mechanical talent and Tia's artistic skills. I😢 would love a vinyl sticker of Tia for scale showcasing Big Things. Your channel has shown me parts of our world I will never visit. You have helped me navigate the parts I will. Thank you.
You should join their postcard club and get that monthly postcard in the mail. I do and I’m collecting, it’s my 5th month and looking forward to many more.
I've been watching since you guys drove across the Nullarbor, and I've never gotten the impression that Tia calls all the shots. As for emigrating, I reckon Mazda should sponsor your visas. Cheveyo could fix their cars and Tia can be chief barista 😅 Yes, the Big Things are awful - but that's the whole point 😆 As for meet-ups, I think lots of ppl would love to say hi in person. Might make you feel more at home here.
As a Canberran who discovered you through your Canberra video, and then went back through your entire video catalogue, I sincerely appreciate the lens you gave us. Love you both and happy travels!
We gave our daughter a native American name. My wife was obsessed with all things Native American. 2 yrs ago she did a DNA test and found out she Indigenous roots from South America around Colombia. We were all shocked at how it all came about.
Maybe Mazda could come to the party again by hosting a subscriber meet and greet for 100 or so when you finish your trip. They could organise a ballot and select 100 lucky people to attend and film it for the rest of us to watch. A good way to have all your subscribers involved especially those who aren't at the event. Call it a thank you party!
I was typing out some long message about how much I love your aus videos and realised I couldn't put it into words lol. Just know that us aussies are so proud/glad that you're loving the country and appreciate your way of telling your experience Please keep the series as regular as possible :D
Just found your videos so have gone back to watch the start your Aussie adventures . We live near the great ocean road and your photography of the red woods and the great ocean road is truly the best we have seen . Your infectious smiles are so genuine you guys need to move here. ❤❤
Your Canberra video was how I found your channel (I think UA-cam recommended it to me because I live in Canberra). My theory for why so many Australians don't like Canberra is that lots of schools around the country do a "visit Canberra" trip. They always seem to come in the winter when the weather is awful, and the kids get dragged around Parliament House and the War Memorial. All they learn is that Canberra is cold and boring. I think that Canberra's secret is that it's a much nicer city to live in than it is to visit as a tourist.
I loved living in Canberra … made some great friends, great restaurants and lots of things to do. The coast isn’t even that far away. I think you are spot on about the cold, boring attractions during school excursions.
I’ve never understood Aussies hate for the cold, I’ve been to Canberra and surrounding regions like the Monaro and I was in love! I would love nothing more than to wake up to my house snowed in Nimmitabel or Cooma but I feel like I’m the only Aussie who feels this way! Why are those cold beautiful places so under populated? Maybe the more Aus grows those towns will fill out, if I could find work there I would live there but that’s the problem, nothings there 😂
@@ashdog236 I went to school in Cooma, plus worked in Canberra then back in Cooma for a few years working. I absolutely love it there and Cooma will always be my home town but it is bitterly cold in the winter. My Mum (European) loved the cold. After spending many years in the outback and in FNQ / NT, I prefer a mild climate. 😂
I am facing homelessness because of the housing crisis here in western australia and looking at how you guys live; I'm inspired to try to think of it in a more positive way. I might buy a van to live out of. Honestly I'm a little terrified of being homeless though. I wonder how you manage to not struggle with life on the road, not having a fixed home. Its something I've never done, but you make it look so easy!, its inspiring. It must take a lot of mental discipline to live on the road
Thank you for the very real Q & A session. My wife 71 and myself 68 just appreciate your realness, when your videos pop up we are there for the fun and the joy we see, never doubt yourselves, your doing life well, we enjoy travelling with you as we don't seem to be able to do it ourselves, safe travels, love and light from Perth, WA, Trev n Rose
The cheesier, more horribly constructed, the Big Thing : The better! Though as Cheveyo said, it’s probably 50/50 what makes them so great: their dodgy construction vs. Tia’s excitement.
I love that you absolutely “get” each other and are so genuinely excited to see what the new day brings without trying to present contrived scenarios that you think will get clicks, that “…Wanderers” is apropos. You are not tourists to us, just a normal couple exploring the wide wonderful World that many of us will only see a small part of.
In regards to your doubts about how your channel is viewed, when I first started watching I got the feeling that your channel was a way for you to look back on your travels in later years for your own memories. If that is the case, then always keep that in the back of your minds and do it for you and not other people. Having said that, I am sure that I am not the only subscriber who always looks forward to your next episode. Just keep doing what you are doing, it's great.
I'm glad to hear your Canberra video did so well. That's how I discovered you, my brother told me to check it out. Pity you were here in winter. It's beautiful in spring and autumn, but summer can be blisteringly hot.
The Big Things are very "tongue in cheek" and are meant for a bit of a laugh. We love to hate them & hate to love them. We need a 'Big Chevayo' statue in some town looking down at the tourists in disappointment.
@@diannecain1 our campsite is on the waterfront view of Staircase to the Moon. We have been sitting in our chairs watching it. Went to Cable Beach tonight for the sunset. Was blown away at everyone on the beach by the hundreds of 4x4s. Never will forget.
I'm with you guys, why would you want to plan your life out to the last detail. Life has to have some spontaneity. And don't cater your travels to what others want to see you do, if they are interested in you, they will want to see what you want to do. You guys have a great channel keep doing you, and don't live your life for others.
Hey guys, we would love to join a "meet and greet" when you swing through Melbourne on your way to Tassie. My partner and I make an effort to watch your episodes together. One day we hope to use your recommendations to plan a trip around OZ. Keep up the great work, the quality of you videos keep getting better!
Nice Q&A guys, some interesting questions there. Just think if Tia didn't call the daily shots, you wouldn't have met those wonderful kids in Marble bar! I've been there and to many other remote communities when I was in the Defence Force and those indigenous kids are among the friendliest kids you will ever meet, we used to give them our combat ration packs, let them climb over our vehicles, we'd have our weapons locked away in a trunk before we entered the town, which of course they'd always ask to see lol. Edit - we only carried weapons for croc protection if we were tasked to set up near water or on a large Military Exercise, just wanted to make that clear and looking after your weapon each day is part of training. No live ammo unless on a croc watch shift.
Absolutely. Had the pleasure of visiting some of the islands up north when I was with the Navy on Patrol Boats. The indigenous kids showed us an amazing swimming hole and were excited to explain some hunting techniques with us. Some great memories
You guys are the most underrated/overlooked travel channel that I know of! I very much hope this changes. You guys deserve it! ❤ Interesting q and a, please.keep up the good work! Ps Cheveyo: please, get a haircut, man 😂 Ps Tia: you look lovely as always, continue! 😊 PPS: Cheveyo: scrap that, you rock whatever style you want! You just look different from the earlier videos I'm catching up on 😅
Exactly what I was thinking. I’m Aussie and have learned things about my own country I didn’t know. I also think from so many other countries their info is excellent and fun, and the quality and their honesty is excellent. I tried to watch other travellers, but I gave up. I only watch these guys now. They would be a welcome asset to any tourist company as they aren’t scripted but very natural, funny and a lovely couple who tell the truth without being offensive at all.
You are such a lovely couple, it is easy to see why Australian viewers like you so much. I think along with Philly and Keely, your visits to Australia have been heartwarming and a pleasure to watch. On the eating front in most small towns there might be a bowling or golf club. These often have a little restaurant attached, sometimes “Australian” sometimes Chinese or Thai. Worth a looksee if you want to change your diet of burgers and chips!
Don't ever doubt people turning up to a meet up with you and your followers. I am nearly 75 and I would be there with bells on. Along with everyone else. Has to be Melbourne though.😂
It surprises me that so many people told you to avoid Canberra. I personally loved the place once I was used to getting around. For the first time, short term traveler I can completely understand the antipathy as it is a city that was planned from the first foundation and it has the best road system of any city in Australia with sub-cities connected via that system. Each area has it's own business hub and shopping precinct with the main one ( Civic) having the most shopping options.Being a city geared for a floating population, it has the best second hand goods sellers in the country as every 3 years or so embassy staff and business staff get re-posted to other countries. They don't take their whole household with them , just their immediate personal possessions that they can take via air transport. Second hand books was something I totally pigged out on in the three years I lived and worked there. The cultural side of things is excellent with some of the nations best and most interesting Museums. My advice would have been to get a second hand copy of the city street directory as it would be one of the most useful books you could have there. Then off load it at an op shop when you leave.
MEET AND GREET. For sure... You might be surprised how many of us turn up... Something casual... Pick a pub one arvo and we'll meet you in the beergarden.. and if no one shows (which we will) youll get to enjoy a hearty pub meal lol.
This series has made me want to visit WA because I'm on the east coast and seeing the sun set over the ocean in person is something I didn't know I wanted until your videos here came along.
By all means go to WA, but just FYI in the interim you can see that staying at tangaloooma resort on Moreton Island and yes it looks incredible on a balcony with a cocktail.
@@TheMightyBurger A bit like the forgettable east coast of WA... but I mentioned Tangalooma because it is so conveniently located to the "civilised" south east, lol.
Your channel is so lovely and inspiring, but I can totally understand how challenging it can be to trust that the work you choose is the right path. I think most people have those kinds of existential doubts sometimes! It takes such bravery to follow your heart and intuition and I can't fathom how this pressure could become magnified in the public eye. Someone else made a comment about how high quality your channel is and I completely agree - both of your technical and on camera skills are excellent and the two of you are so down to earth and sweet - it's endearing. Really a pleasure to watch your content!
other youtubers have had the same viewer comments about Canberra, and reaction to the real place. i think if your expectations are set so low it's not hard to feel they're exceeded. it might even be Americans find Canberra easier to grasp because it is the only Australian city that was fully laid out in the suburbs-and-freeways era of the 60s and 70s
You guys are doing a great job, I’m surprised you have doubt about that! Your sincerity and authenticity comes through, and I love the style of travelling you do fully immersing yourself in the culture and exploring instead of focusing on just tourist spots. Your videos are very peaceful, I enjoy watching them before I go to bed to relax. Your Australia vids are my favourite, but I’m biased as an Australian. Anyway, keep going, you’re doing great!
i love that you guys are back in australia. you've shown me lots of places that i've never seen in my own country and hope to some day get out there and see them too. i'd love to hear your list of must-see places by the time you've done this trip. and i'm thinking maybe mazda could sponsor your visas to stay :D
I like Canberra it has great art galleries and the war memorial is amazing, even though it is currentlybeingrenovated. There is a deep space research station just outside of the city. Lots of nice easy but interesting walks. We also like to do things like Mt Kosciuszko in the winter. Less people and exhilarating.
Having watched your Q&A I can understand your apprehension about visiting certain countries. South America has many iconic places to visit but there is clearly a safety issue there. Many westerners are kidnapped for ransom and language is a problem as unlike Europe where English is spoken widely it is not there. Africa is much the same. I have friends who have visited China numerous times because of the friendly people and scenery ( they avoid cities). Again there is doubt about safety there - not from the people but from the government. Travelling is wondrous but always carries inherent risks. I wish you both all the luck in the world and much happiness! . . and I hope you can emigrate to our beautiful country
The continent of Australia doesn't just contain the country of the same name, it also contains the island of New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea), the Aru Islands, the Ashmore and Cartier Islands, most of the Coral Sea Islands, and some other nearby islands. Situated in the geographical region of Oceania, Australia is the smallest of the seven traditional continents.
Australia is the name of the continent, which is also a single country of the same name. The wider geographic region that you have described is named Australasia. Oceania is the name of the even wider geographic area that also includes Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
I did the coastal road from Brisbane to Sydney once, and I'd never do it again, it's so boring. Now I always take the inland route, it's so much nicer, so much more scenic, much easier to stop overnight.
My sweet, dearest travelling couple, we did go to South America but.... we have family over there and we were always chaperoned around. I would not feel safe on my own so just be safe.
Please don’t get burned out with traveling. We need more content, but don’t not at the expense of mental health. Let the good day outweigh the tough ones. Excited to see you both tackle the last 2 continents! (not sure if Antartica is on the list LOL)
Yeah I have a mate who wants to move to Australia, but it's nowhere near that easy. You need to find a entry path like a skilled working visa or a partner visa. It's a total nightmare for some good folk who just want to come live in our beautiful country, but I guess those controls have kept our population growth steady and under control.
Glad you came to Canberra. It has some beautiful scenery and birdlife. Close to snow fields and holidays on the coast. Weather can get a bit extreme at times though.
Thanks for the update guys .. never think you aren't doing a great job 😮 you have such a natural presence that I know Kiwis and Aussies love anyway! We found you a couple of years ago and as people who have travelled a lot ourselves and have an affinity with Vietnam, we've loved your videos. It's chill time for us .. we'll say 'our friends have posted' haha Take care and don't stop! ❤ Wayne and Raewyn
I'm the same age as you guys and work remotely across South America. I spend my time primarily between Brasil and Argentina, and also have done Peru and Colombia. All that to say I'm down to help workshop any ideas for a South America trip - truly my favorite place on earth and unmissable.
If sailing interests you watch Sailing Uma. A young couple, with no previous experience, buy an old Sailing boat, refurbish it and sail the world. After about six years and just under 400 videos they are still going strong.
That was fun. Well if you guys are coming back through Queensland and travel the Gore Highway give me a shout out and we'll have meet up and a couple of coldies.
You're wise in NOT making plans too far inadvance. Otherwise you get too stuck in the itinerary that was planned before even arriving in the country. Like you, I plan only a day or two in advance so that if I like a place I can stay longer, if I hear about a neat little side trip that isn't well known I can take it without worrying that I've already paid for accommodation at my next destination. I'm also with you on South America, early stage planning with a mate for a South Chile and Argentina road-trip is over 3 times the $ of the same amount of time in S.E. Asia. I'm waiting for another of your amazing sunsets.
As an old Aussie bloke and long time viewer, I can say you are two of the most optimistic and likeable young people I have ever seen on UA-cam and those qualities (not fancy degrees) are highly valued in these parts. Together, you have done an amazing job promoting our country, and Tourism Australia should be busting a gut to facilitate any of your projects and desires to emigrate. Your interactions with locals and each other are endearing and Tia's enthusiasm for "Big Things" has a life of its own. Hey Chev, just a gentle reminder: I notice you're a bit pink today.The sun is a killer - Slip, Slop, Slap! (From memory, slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat...either that, or I've just insulted you). Enjoy the North but watch out for the big bitey things up there.
Well said, I noticed he was a little sunburned too. It would be nice if Tourism Australia offered them a paying job and a PR, if they so wished it.
I know you guys want to travel and see the world, but you guys do Australia right. You make us proud and we hope you come back for a third (and potentially more) series 🥰🥰🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yes!! Please come back again and again 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Please move here 😍😍
Yep! Just stay!
Yes I would have to agree. Come back and just stay. 😉😀🤗❤🇦🇺
@@tammyl5898 ❤️
What a prophetic comment ‘It’s surprisingly easy to let go of material possessions. After a week or two without them you find you don’t really even miss them.’. That, my friend is a life lesson everyone could learn. Respect.
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Just like to say thank you.. Australia should make both of you ambassadors for our tourism. You sell Australia better then our current ambassador.
Hmm. It was a pretty good week for Kevin, actually…
Cheveyo funny thing about Australia's skilled migration list is it's not all University Degree jobs, e.g. jobs on the list include:
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Motor Mechanic
And then some states have occupations that are not on the whole of Australia list, so checking out WA's list might be worthwhile, Also WA being considered regional does make it easier to get a visa, so it's probably worthwhile contacting an migration agent for some advice (I'm not a migration agent) but do know best to start the migration process before you're 35 as it gets harder after that.
Quite sure that when you bring Tia along they'll let you in no matter what skills you possess. She seems to be just one happy puppy all the time. Her obsession with all the large statues around Oz makes me smile every time. Keep it up. You make me hit the road again in three months. 😁
Yoga instructors from India are on top of the list. It made the news and a discussion in Parliament
I bought a Mazda because of your show. I had never had one before. Blueberry inspired me to buy a new Mazda CX 30 for my wife
I’m absolutely certain that if you gave watchers an invitation to meet you somewhere, you’d be overwhelmed at how many would show up. You two are very well liked (even loved) by many more Aussies than you think.
Cheesy and poorly constructed is the entire point of the big things. It's a reminder to not always take everything too seriously and take a little joy from the absurdity of everything, which Tia has definitely embraced judging by the gleeful look every time she sees one.
Your comments on the association with Mazda were spot on, the most perfect fit and understanding the expectations of both parties, so important not to have it be a commercial for Mazda, but just another star of the show.
Yeah to be honest, it made me look at Mazda's website to see if they have anything that looks good for us if/when we want to get a car, and it appears they do, so this might be the first car ad to ever work on me haha
8:36 don’t worry about viewer expectations- when you’re happy & enjoying yourselves, that comes across in your videos- for me watching your channel has become more about “catching up” with you guys than about the destinations
hey ninja , i watch these awesome humans too , they just give me the good endorphines, got a few kiely vids of yours to catch up on . they were near prosser in their american travels before coming back here .
@@muncheesuppar - yep - I’ve watched every one of their videos- I absolutely adore them & it’s definitely a good break from the heavy case stuff, not just Kiely, but Maddie too - it was super cool when they went to Tahoe - I wished they’d been there longer & showed us more of the area though!
The two best days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
boats are liabilities not assets. Best to hire it not own it - with hindsight after owning two small yachts and losing money on maintenance & repairs, accessories, painting and depreciation
So true, it was our experience.
@@crumble701 "A boat is a hole in the ocean you pour money into".
Owning a boat the most expensive way to get a free feed 😂
It would be great to see them collab with a wooden boat restorer Sampson Boat Co. An English guy has rebuilt and restored a 1910 Gaff Cutter called Tally Ho in Port Townsend in Washington State USA over the last 7 years. They are getting ready to sail this summer, it would be so cool to see them on that boat.
I just can't tell you in words how well you are doing, but I'll try! Your videos are not only fun, but they are respectful and informative about the places and cultures, which is really important. Also, the photography is amazing, both of you know how to capture a moment in a video, not just visually, I feel like I am there feeling the wind, the rain, the sunshine, smelling the food etc. Your relationship with each other is just so healthy and heart warming, makes you both a joy to watch. In other words, you're doing a great job!!
I second that!
Honestly if you did a meet & greet in Brisbane, I would take a day off work for it. Obviously the drinks are on me. Also, the best YT you produce is just by being yourselves and exploring new places and taking us with you. We just love tagging along with you. 😁
"I can walk with my head a little bit higher". Not me getting a little bit watery eyed. Please, you guys always have reason to hold your head up high. You both have so much integrity, a both so considerate, hard working and open-minded that regardless of if you have a sponsorship or not, we all see you as valid, worthy people.
Honestly for a meetup, just pick a pub or a brewery, and the people will come. No need to plan anything extravagant, and it's the best low-key way to immerse yourself in the casual Aussie culture
Yes, this is the way to go. And then in the unlikely event nobody turns up you two are just there for a meal and a couple of drinks, nobody there will be any the wiser.
@@madhonkas You won't be left in the dark by your followers... once you inform them of an intended meet-up, you'll be given a heap of feed back from everyone intending to show up. No need to supply cake, by the way. It should just be BYO.
Not just in Australia, but a meetup in North America would be well attended as well!
OMG, guys, us Aussies love you, I don't think I have seen a negative comment here out of the 282 comments you have had so far. You really are the most genuine gorgeous couple to follow and I can't wait for your next video
DONT FORGET - this isn't just a job. You can't just treat this as a job or you will end up hating it. Don't lose focus on why you're doing it. Love you guys!!
Your doubt and fear response - self doubt is hard to throw off but I just want to say to you both that you are honestly amongst the very BEST you-tubers traveling out there - I mean that honestly. I follow some big ones and you are absolutely their equals. Your drone work is next level, your interactions with each other, with complete strangers - your enjoyment of what you do and where you are is so evident - so yeah, when the doubts etc creep in just know that myself, and I daresay hundreds..no thousands, like me think you are the cats meow.
The one that stands out with interactions with the locals was just the other day at Marble Bar, that was truly amazing and I'm sure those kids will remember for a long time.
Just want you to know this is one guy from Minnesota that’s been watching since your first early episodes….and I thoroughly enjoy watching them….seen every one and look forward to the new ones coming out.
Tia & Cheveyo you two are definitely doing a good job at UA-cam :) with out fear and doubt
I am in awe of Cheveyo's mechanical talent and Tia's artistic skills. I😢 would love a vinyl sticker of Tia for scale showcasing Big Things. Your channel has shown me parts of our world I will never visit. You have helped me navigate the parts I will. Thank you.
Tia for scale stickers is a great shout actually, good call.
You should join their postcard club and get that monthly postcard in the mail. I do and I’m collecting, it’s my 5th month and looking forward to many more.
OMG you two are just beyond adorable! The movers and shakers in Aussie tourism NEED to find you a viable job for the long term!
I've been watching since you guys drove across the Nullarbor, and I've never gotten the impression that Tia calls all the shots. As for emigrating, I reckon Mazda should sponsor your visas. Cheveyo could fix their cars and Tia can be chief barista 😅 Yes, the Big Things are awful - but that's the whole point 😆 As for meet-ups, I think lots of ppl would love to say hi in person. Might make you feel more at home here.
As a Canberran who discovered you through your Canberra video, and then went back through your entire video catalogue, I sincerely appreciate the lens you gave us. Love you both and happy travels!
The fact you have a 4:1 view to like ratio shows how much people love you guys
We gave our daughter a native American name. My wife was obsessed with all things Native American. 2 yrs ago she did a DNA test and found out she Indigenous roots from South America around Colombia. We were all shocked at how it all came about.
Maybe Mazda could come to the party again by hosting a subscriber meet and greet for 100 or so when you finish your trip. They could organise a ballot and select 100 lucky people to attend and film it for the rest of us to watch. A good way to have all your subscribers involved especially those who aren't at the event. Call it a thank you party!
My favourite thing about your videos is the love and support you show each other
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Yes 👍 its so lovely
Watching you both is good for my mental health.
Better than anything I can find on Netflix.
I was typing out some long message about how much I love your aus videos and realised I couldn't put it into words lol. Just know that us aussies are so proud/glad that you're loving the country and appreciate your way of telling your experience
Please keep the series as regular as possible :D
Just found your videos so have gone back to watch the start your Aussie adventures . We live near the great ocean road and your photography of the red woods and the great ocean road is truly the best we have seen . Your infectious smiles are so genuine you guys need to move here. ❤❤
Pretty sure we would all sponsor them. 😁
Your Canberra video was how I found your channel (I think UA-cam recommended it to me because I live in Canberra). My theory for why so many Australians don't like Canberra is that lots of schools around the country do a "visit Canberra" trip. They always seem to come in the winter when the weather is awful, and the kids get dragged around Parliament House and the War Memorial. All they learn is that Canberra is cold and boring. I think that Canberra's secret is that it's a much nicer city to live in than it is to visit as a tourist.
We did a high school trip to Canberra ,circa 1982 ,I really enjoyed it .
I loved living in Canberra … made some great friends, great restaurants and lots of things to do. The coast isn’t even that far away. I think you are spot on about the cold, boring attractions during school excursions.
I’ve never understood Aussies hate for the cold, I’ve been to Canberra and surrounding regions like the Monaro and I was in love! I would love nothing more than to wake up to my house snowed in Nimmitabel or Cooma but I feel like I’m the only Aussie who feels this way! Why are those cold beautiful places so under populated? Maybe the more Aus grows those towns will fill out, if I could find work there I would live there but that’s the problem, nothings there 😂
@@ashdog236 I went to school in Cooma, plus worked in Canberra then back in Cooma for a few years working. I absolutely love it there and Cooma will always be my home town but it is bitterly cold in the winter. My Mum (European) loved the cold. After spending many years in the outback and in FNQ / NT, I prefer a mild climate. 😂
@@ashdog236 Many people commute between Cooma and Canberra … I did for some time.
I am facing homelessness because of the housing crisis here in western australia and looking at how you guys live; I'm inspired to try to think of it in a more positive way. I might buy a van to live out of. Honestly I'm a little terrified of being homeless though. I wonder how you manage to not struggle with life on the road, not having a fixed home. Its something I've never done, but you make it look so easy!, its inspiring. It must take a lot of mental discipline to live on the road
Thinking of you in your situation- you WILL find a way 💞
A meetup doesn’t have to be anything overly complicated, just choose a location and time
Thank you for the very real Q & A session. My wife 71 and myself 68 just appreciate your realness, when your videos pop up we are there for the fun and the joy we see, never doubt yourselves, your doing life well, we enjoy travelling with you as we don't seem to be able to do it ourselves, safe travels, love and light from Perth, WA, Trev n Rose
"Western Australia is your favourite state"
This old West Aussie's heart swells...
...even though I live in Melbourne now 😂
The potato poo does it for me, Tia's reaction to it is Gold!
The Canberra video is how I found you! The 'algorithm' brought it to my feed, and I've been hooked ever since :)
ditto
Ditto
Me too! I'm so glad the algorithm decided to show it to me
The cheesier, more horribly constructed, the Big Thing : The better! Though as Cheveyo said, it’s probably 50/50 what makes them so great: their dodgy construction vs. Tia’s excitement.
😂😂😂
I love that you absolutely “get” each other and are so genuinely excited to see what the new day brings without trying to present contrived scenarios that you think will get clicks, that “…Wanderers” is apropos. You are not tourists to us, just a normal couple exploring the wide wonderful World that many of us will only see a small part of.
Awww ❤
In regards to your doubts about how your channel is viewed, when I first started watching I got the feeling that your channel was a way for you to look back on your travels in later years for your own memories. If that is the case, then always keep that in the back of your minds and do it for you and not other people. Having said that, I am sure that I am not the only subscriber who always looks forward to your next episode. Just keep doing what you are doing, it's great.
I'm glad to hear your Canberra video did so well. That's how I discovered you, my brother told me to check it out. Pity you were here in winter. It's beautiful in spring and autumn, but summer can be blisteringly hot.
The Big Things are very "tongue in cheek" and are meant for a bit of a laugh. We love to hate them & hate to love them. We need a 'Big Chevayo' statue in some town looking down at the tourists in disappointment.
I was so excited seeing you both and Lunar today in Broome. It made my day ❤ Al and I are celebrating our 31st anniversary in Broome.
So glad to hear they are in Broome, I am hoping they get to see the staircase to the moon......
@@diannecain1 our campsite is on the waterfront view of Staircase to the Moon. We have been sitting in our chairs watching it. Went to Cable Beach tonight for the sunset. Was blown away at everyone on the beach by the hundreds of 4x4s. Never will forget.
Was lovely meeting you yesterday, sorry it was so brief!
I reckon by time you get to Tassie, Cheveyo will be 'True Blue'.
You guys put a smile on my dial. 🙂
That was a really enjoyable and relaxing video. Like sitting around a camp fire and having a casual chat.
I'm with you guys, why would you want to plan your life out to the last detail. Life has to have some spontaneity. And don't cater your travels to what others want to see you do, if they are interested in you, they will want to see what you want to do. You guys have a great channel keep doing you, and don't live your life for others.
Still recommending you visit the Bungle Bungles
Hey guys, we would love to join a "meet and greet" when you swing through Melbourne on your way to Tassie. My partner and I make an effort to watch your episodes together. One day we hope to use your recommendations to plan a trip around OZ. Keep up the great work, the quality of you videos keep getting better!
Doubt & fear … power through it … it makes us stronger.
I wouldn’t worry though … you’re kicking ass and mowing grass. 😎
Nice Q&A guys, some interesting questions there. Just think if Tia didn't call the daily shots, you wouldn't have met those wonderful kids in Marble bar! I've been there and to many other remote communities when I was in the Defence Force and those indigenous kids are among the friendliest kids you will ever meet, we used to give them our combat ration packs, let them climb over our vehicles, we'd have our weapons locked away in a trunk before we entered the town, which of course they'd always ask to see lol. Edit - we only carried weapons for croc protection if we were tasked to set up near water or on a large Military Exercise, just wanted to make that clear and looking after your weapon each day is part of training. No live ammo unless on a croc watch shift.
Absolutely. Had the pleasure of visiting some of the islands up north when I was with the Navy on Patrol Boats. The indigenous kids showed us an amazing swimming hole and were excited to explain some hunting techniques with us. Some great memories
@@Fish29077 Awesome, I spent a few months on Bathurst I think it was, the Fremantle type, I was posted to Norforce. Best posting of my career.
Yes, get a boat! I also follow 'Gone With the Wynns', who've done just that.
Love their videos ,
You guys are the most underrated/overlooked travel channel that I know of! I very much hope this changes. You guys deserve it! ❤
Interesting q and a, please.keep up the good work!
Ps Cheveyo: please, get a haircut, man 😂
Ps Tia: you look lovely as always, continue! 😊
PPS: Cheveyo: scrap that, you rock whatever style you want! You just look different from the earlier videos I'm catching up on 😅
You could work fir tourism Australia and you too are amazing !
Exactly what I was thinking. I’m Aussie and have learned things about my own country I didn’t know. I also think from so many other countries their info is excellent and fun, and the quality and their honesty is excellent. I tried to watch other travellers, but I gave up. I only watch these guys now. They would be a welcome asset to any tourist company as they aren’t scripted but very natural, funny and a lovely couple who tell the truth without being offensive at all.
You are such a lovely couple, it is easy to see why Australian viewers like you so much. I think along with Philly and Keely, your visits to Australia have been heartwarming and a pleasure to watch. On the eating front in most small towns there might be a bowling or golf club. These often have a little restaurant attached, sometimes “Australian” sometimes Chinese or Thai. Worth a looksee if you want to change your diet of burgers and chips!
Oh yeah, the RSL & sports clubs can have some great food that won't break the bank for a little bit of difference. AND the meat raffles are a must!
I love Philly and Keely too, so damn funny plus their accents are adorable
Lesson: Experience is more valuable than stuff!
Don't ever doubt people turning up to a meet up with you and your followers. I am nearly 75 and I would be there with bells on. Along with everyone else. Has to be Melbourne though.😂
It surprises me that so many people told you to avoid Canberra. I personally loved the place once I was used to getting around. For the first time, short term traveler I can completely understand the antipathy as it is a city that was planned from the first foundation and it has the best road system of any city in Australia with sub-cities connected via that system. Each area has it's own business hub and shopping precinct with the main one ( Civic) having the most shopping options.Being a city geared for a floating population, it has the best second hand goods sellers in the country as every 3 years or so embassy staff and business staff get re-posted to other countries. They don't take their whole household with them , just their immediate personal possessions that they can take via air transport. Second hand books was something I totally pigged out on in the three years I lived and worked there. The cultural side of things is excellent with some of the nations best and most interesting Museums. My advice would have been to get a second hand copy of the city street directory as it would be one of the most useful books you could have there. Then off load it at an op shop when you leave.
As an Aussie ,I'm glad you get us.
You definitely show Australia in a good light.
Just so you know, there are some stunning beaches in Tasmania - all along the east coast, in the northwest and down far south.
Wineglass Bay is spectacular, just one of dozens of beaches.
Purely to look at only. Its too bloody cold to swim there.
@@lindsaysmith8119 3000 people just took to the water for the solstice swim!
You two are don' fine. Just nice watching a happy couple travel about.
Nicely done guys... I do wonder if anyone has ever recognized you during your travels... Never see it happen yet
Australian here. Once you go to Tasmania you've officially been to 37 countries.
Thanks guys, for putting Australia on the map.
Especially Western Australia.
The Australian government should employ you as travel ambassadors.
i have a feeling tasmania might surprise you with how much you enjoy it when you finally make it down here
You should travel with a starlink mini so you always have internet everywhere
You are such a nice and loving couple I think anything you do would be worth watching. Your randomness is what brings me in to watch most.
Canberra is beautiful place so easy to get around.
You should come to Kalgoorlie, East of Perth in Western Australia and see the Super Pit :) Also would love to take you guys out for a coffee!!!
Need to change the name to the big pit so they come.
MEET AND GREET. For sure...
You might be surprised how many of us turn up...
Something casual... Pick a pub one arvo and we'll meet you in the beergarden.. and if no one shows (which we will) youll get to enjoy a hearty pub meal lol.
Bloody oath. Melbourne and Sydney?
Yeah... it was no surprise that WA is your favourite state 😂
We're enjoying having you back in Oz 🇦🇺. Stay safe.
This series has made me want to visit WA because I'm on the east coast and seeing the sun set over the ocean in person is something I didn't know I wanted until your videos here came along.
Just come to west coast of Yorke Peninsula in SA, sunsets over the sea and much closer😊😊
By all means go to WA, but just FYI in the interim you can see that staying at tangaloooma resort on Moreton Island and yes it looks incredible on a balcony with a cocktail.
You can also do that in North-West Queensland, Weipa, Karumba, the Torres Strait Islands. Lots of people forget that QLD has a West coast
@@TheMightyBurger A bit like the forgettable east coast of WA... but I mentioned Tangalooma because it is so conveniently located to the "civilised" south east, lol.
👍 fantastic Q&A guys❤️🇦🇺
I love how cringey and 'shit' the big things are! Also love your videos and how genuine and authentic you both are.
Your channel is so lovely and inspiring, but I can totally understand how challenging it can be to trust that the work you choose is the right path. I think most people have those kinds of existential doubts sometimes! It takes such bravery to follow your heart and intuition and I can't fathom how this pressure could become magnified in the public eye. Someone else made a comment about how high quality your channel is and I completely agree - both of your technical and on camera skills are excellent and the two of you are so down to earth and sweet - it's endearing. Really a pleasure to watch your content!
other youtubers have had the same viewer comments about Canberra, and reaction to the real place. i think if your expectations are set so low it's not hard to feel they're exceeded. it might even be Americans find Canberra easier to grasp because it is the only Australian city that was fully laid out in the suburbs-and-freeways era of the 60s and 70s
I may be biased but, I think you do a magnificent job. I would love to see you cruise the Med in your own Catamaran one day. ❤❤❤❤
You guys are doing a great job, I’m surprised you have doubt about that! Your sincerity and authenticity comes through, and I love the style of travelling you do fully immersing yourself in the culture and exploring instead of focusing on just tourist spots. Your videos are very peaceful, I enjoy watching them before I go to bed to relax. Your Australia vids are my favourite, but I’m biased as an Australian. Anyway, keep going, you’re doing great!
i love that you guys are back in australia. you've shown me lots of places that i've never seen in my own country and hope to some day get out there and see them too. i'd love to hear your list of must-see places by the time you've done this trip. and i'm thinking maybe mazda could sponsor your visas to stay :D
I like Canberra it has great art galleries and the war memorial is amazing, even though it is currentlybeingrenovated. There is a deep space research station just outside of the city. Lots of nice easy but interesting walks. We also like to do things like Mt Kosciuszko in the winter. Less people and exhilarating.
Having watched your Q&A I can understand your apprehension about visiting certain countries. South America has many iconic places to visit but there is clearly a safety issue there. Many westerners are kidnapped for ransom and language is a problem as unlike Europe where English is spoken widely it is not there. Africa is much the same.
I have friends who have visited China numerous times because of the friendly people and scenery ( they avoid cities).
Again there is doubt about safety there - not from the people but from the government.
Travelling is wondrous but always carries inherent risks.
I wish you both all the luck in the world and much happiness! . . and I hope you can emigrate to our beautiful country
The continent of Australia doesn't just contain the country of the same name, it also contains the island of New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea), the Aru Islands, the Ashmore and Cartier Islands, most of the Coral Sea Islands, and some other nearby islands. Situated in the geographical region of Oceania, Australia is the smallest of the seven traditional continents.
Yea I feel the point stands, though.
Australia is the name of the continent, which is also a single country of the same name. The wider geographic region that you have described is named Australasia. Oceania is the name of the even wider geographic area that also includes Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
I did the coastal road from Brisbane to Sydney once, and I'd never do it again, it's so boring. Now I always take the inland route, it's so much nicer, so much more scenic, much easier to stop overnight.
My sweet, dearest travelling couple, we did go to South America but.... we have family over there and we were always chaperoned around. I would not feel safe on my own so just be safe.
I’ve started saying “hey” too after spending time around Aussies 😂 I’m glad it’s not just me
Are you guys coming back to Queensland? The best state in Australia 😜
Please don’t get burned out with traveling. We need more content, but don’t not at the expense of mental health. Let the good day outweigh the tough ones. Excited to see you both tackle the last 2 continents! (not sure if Antartica is on the list LOL)
When you're in SA, definitely have to see the big rocking horse in Gumeracha!
Yeah I have a mate who wants to move to Australia, but it's nowhere near that easy. You need to find a entry path like a skilled working visa or a partner visa. It's a total nightmare for some good folk who just want to come live in our beautiful country, but I guess those controls have kept our population growth steady and under control.
Govts changed its criteria
If you're a dog walker or yoga instructor you're on the entry list
@@ljb4541 Lol that certainly sounds like a comment by someone exasperated by immigration, but is far from true. Perhaps a lot of Asylum Seekers?
78.8K subscribers! You two are doing a great job, I have completely loved watching your adventures, Thankyou.
Glad you came to Canberra. It has some beautiful scenery and birdlife. Close to snow fields and holidays on the coast. Weather can get a bit extreme at times though.
Thanks for the update guys .. never think you aren't doing a great job 😮 you have such a natural presence that I know Kiwis and Aussies love anyway! We found you a couple of years ago and as people who have travelled a lot ourselves and have an affinity with Vietnam, we've loved your videos. It's chill time for us .. we'll say 'our friends have posted' haha Take care and don't stop! ❤ Wayne and Raewyn
Thanks, you two 😊❤️
You are now in my home town. Welcome to Broome. I had been hoping to run into but no luck😢 I hope you have a great Kimberley experience!!❤❤
I'm the same age as you guys and work remotely across South America. I spend my time primarily between Brasil and Argentina, and also have done Peru and Colombia. All that to say I'm down to help workshop any ideas for a South America trip - truly my favorite place on earth and unmissable.
When you come past south Australia you should visit the big rocking-horse and Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village
If sailing interests you watch Sailing Uma. A young couple, with no previous experience, buy an old Sailing boat, refurbish it and sail the world. After about six years and just under 400 videos they are still going strong.
You are both doing a brilliant job so stop stressing. Hope you can call Australia home one day. Both of you will fit right in.
I agree with you about Road House food I am a fan of regular Green Veg on my travels .
That was fun. Well if you guys are coming back through Queensland and travel the Gore Highway give me a shout out and we'll have meet up and a couple of coldies.
You're wise in NOT making plans too far inadvance. Otherwise you get too stuck in the itinerary that was planned before even arriving in the country. Like you, I plan only a day or two in advance so that if I like a place I can stay longer, if I hear about a neat little side trip that isn't well known I can take it without worrying that I've already paid for accommodation at my next destination. I'm also with you on South America, early stage planning with a mate for a South Chile and Argentina road-trip is over 3 times the $ of the same amount of time in S.E. Asia. I'm waiting for another of your amazing sunsets.