Is Driving to Mexico REALLY Scary? - Our full & real experience (subtitulos en español)

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  • Опубліковано 22 бер 2024
  • Today we're crossing our first international border while driving the Pan American Highway as we cross in our truck camper from the USA to Mexicali, Mexico. Heading into our first border crossing we were a bit nervous because people tend to hype up the stress that comes with the process, but truthfully, our experience was really positive. The people were friendly (like they almost always are in Mexico!), it went quickly, and we made it through without any hiccups! Lesson learned: have all your paperwork ready to go and show up with a smile!
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    == A B O U T U S ==
    Hey y'all! We're Chris + Sara (or as you know us, Let’s Be Us), a husband and wife digital nomad travel duo currently working and traveling full time with our pup, Kramer. We've always dreamed of traveling full time, and in May of 2018 we took the leap and made it happen! Today we're balancing work and fun everywhere between the Pacific and Atlantic. From hiking and cycling to tacos and coffee, we're trying to see and experience as much of this world as we can! While our home is currently on wheels in our DIY Sprinter van, our travels take us all around the world.

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  • @brunnie
    @brunnie 2 місяці тому +6

    "Annnnd we're off!!" What an adventure this is going to be. Thank you for taking us along. Have an interesting trip and above all... Travel Safe. :-)

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, y'all!! :) Hope you guys are doing well and gearing up to a summer of your own adventures!

  • @HayleyandJake
    @HayleyandJake 2 місяці тому +2

    Yay!!!! 🎉🥳 so happy to see you’re in Baja and had a smooth border crossing. You’re video brought back so many great memories for us ☺️ Hopefully we can cross paths with you on your journey! ☺️

  • @Geezimac
    @Geezimac 2 місяці тому +1

    Enjoying a Sunday afternoon w/ your video. Hoping y’all are doin well!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      We're so thankful for Zoe and Zeus's support of Kramer :)

  • @babsshaffer2652
    @babsshaffer2652 2 місяці тому +1

    Really like your style of presenting the permit procedure at the border. Very cool! We’ll be following you all the way-good video! Kramer is still the cutest dog ever. ❤

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! We had fun making it. Kramer knows it too lol

  • @dougsfan9984
    @dougsfan9984 2 місяці тому

    To say I am excited for you guys is to say nothing. May God bless you guys and keep you safe on this amazing journey!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Doug! We're so excited to be on this journey!

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 місяці тому +1

    Woo hoo! Take us on an adventure! So excited for you two (Kramer too). ~Cara 😊

  • @franciscokameko4671
    @franciscokameko4671 2 місяці тому +1

    It sure looked like that inspector was waving you through. Welcome to Mexico, you guys!!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad to be here! Can't wait to show off more.

  • @WheresWiseman
    @WheresWiseman 2 місяці тому

    🎉🎉 Here we go!!! Excited to watch your journey to Patagonia!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      🎉🎉 Thanks y'all! Now if y'all want to leave the PNW for a little bit :)

  • @sherriclearlake1611
    @sherriclearlake1611 2 місяці тому +1

    Yippee! I just watched the journey that Naick & Kim took getting their Van (and batteries separately!!) shipped from Panama to Colombia. It was a nailbiter for sure! Looking forward to your travels.

  • @kaylaandmarkalan
    @kaylaandmarkalan 2 місяці тому

    So glad you made it across so easily! And you got nice weather to welcome you! Safe travels!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thank's yall! Now y'all need to come visit!

  • @user-oh7ov1vu1c
    @user-oh7ov1vu1c 2 місяці тому

    looking forward to your next adventure

  • @txtoolfan
    @txtoolfan 2 місяці тому +1

    good luck. driving through the americas is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do. brave

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! We're staying safe and making good route decisions. 🤍

  • @luizleitao1775
    @luizleitao1775 2 місяці тому

    I've been following you since you came to Brazil, two years ago.
    I like your style: soft and elegant (but Sara speaks so fast sometimes that I can't fully understand 🤣).
    I wish you all the best in this intracontinental trip.
    Big adventure!
    I admire your boldness!
    It will be an unforgetable and nice experience, I am sure, entirely proportional to the size and reward of those who dream big.
    Have fun!
    (If there's a chance, do stretch the journey a little bit towards Brazil.
    You will be most welcomed again).

  • @raphaelf4529
    @raphaelf4529 2 місяці тому

    Definitely going to follow along 🙌🏼
    Safe travels!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for following along! We're so thankful or you.

  • @paulmfti
    @paulmfti 2 місяці тому

    It’s probably a good thing that you are in an older looking vehicle…you should explore cuidad…or Guyamass…but that might be out of your way…what music are you listening to on your road trip…might I recommend, police Asia and the doors…perfect Baja desert music…

  • @WeDidntExpectthis
    @WeDidntExpectthis Місяць тому

    Wow, so strange!! I hadn’t watched your channel for a while and decided to look for your video on Rio de Janiero because I had remembered that you flew there with your dog and was wondering how you managed getting him on the plane since he is a little bigger. We have a 1 year old poodle puppy that has grown quite a bit - she’s about the size of Kramer.
    And I was thinking as I was looking for you “I wish they would drive in a caravan all the way down the coast of Mexico thru Central America down to Argentina - would love to see that.” And here u are doing it!! - how strange is that? You are very brave to do this!! We travelled up the coast of Australia from Melbourne to Port Douglas in a caravan during the pandemic and then decided to move to Mexico with our 3 dogs in January 2021. We and our dogs were in the caravan for 5 months - and that was long enough as it starts getting claustrophobic. We are interested in possibly flying to Buenos Aires with our small dogs in the future and are living in Puebla Mexico at the moment.

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  Місяць тому +1

      Hi y'all! Welcome back to our channel! :) So glad to hear you're excited about this next chapter of our travels. So far we're loving the experience! As you certainly know by now, Mexico is incredible and we can't wait to see what else awaits us on the road.
      Maybe we'll cross paths one day! Enjoy Buenos Aires!! :)

  • @ExploreThe50
    @ExploreThe50 2 місяці тому +2

    Safe travels and enjoy the journey!

  • @theresemuckel
    @theresemuckel 2 місяці тому

    I love to follow along your journey and can't wait for the next videos

  • @sharonsegal9784
    @sharonsegal9784 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! That was much better! Could hear everything loud and clear! Enjoy your travels and be safe! ❤😊

  • @ambyrsummerhays3918
    @ambyrsummerhays3918 2 місяці тому

    Best of luck. Enjoy

  • @Rickk9898
    @Rickk9898 2 місяці тому +2

    WELCOME TO MEXICO

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Gracias! We're so excited to be back and explore more of this country!

  • @connorbruson473
    @connorbruson473 2 місяці тому

    Loving these weekly travel updates! And Josh Garrels was a nice touch.

  • @garrettm949
    @garrettm949 2 місяці тому

    Great shots. Great music. Viva La Baja!

  • @hawl20
    @hawl20 2 місяці тому

    I’m following you every step of the way 🎉

  • @michelelove
    @michelelove 2 місяці тому

    Traveling all the way through South America in a 35 year old rig is brave! Safe travels and many prayers 🙏🏽😃

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman 2 місяці тому

    Cool video I hope you’ve had a safe trip

  • @user-uo8xb1rx3b
    @user-uo8xb1rx3b 2 місяці тому

    looking forward to the next adventure

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! We just posted it!

  • @Rainenschu
    @Rainenschu 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait to watch this adventure! Best of luck!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Can't wait to show more of it off!

  • @Hanginwithherky
    @Hanginwithherky 2 місяці тому

    Hi all, so good to see you made it across. We are currently in Costa Rica enjoying our time back here again. Be safe we will be watching

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Can we meet up please!!! Hopefully we'll be crossing paths on this journey.

    • @Hanginwithherky
      @Hanginwithherky 2 місяці тому

      We just sent you a email

  • @2ndSprings
    @2ndSprings 2 місяці тому

    İyi yolculuklar, arkadaşlarım! Happy trails, my friends!

    • @2ndSprings
      @2ndSprings 2 місяці тому

      Keep posting those LAT-LONGS if you get a chance. Blessings upon thee!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      We will!!!! You're going to like some of these places :)

  • @ToddHata
    @ToddHata 2 місяці тому

    Looks like an amazing road trip! Stay safe and enjoy, I'll be following!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      We will! If we're passing through CDMX we want to see you!!!

    • @ToddHata
      @ToddHata 2 місяці тому

      @@chrisandsara I'm heading to Asia on Monday for a couple months

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      @@ToddHata No way! Very jealous of that. Have an amazing time over!

    • @ToddHata
      @ToddHata 2 місяці тому

      @@chrisandsara thanks!! Hopefully see you two sometime soon!

  • @luisgonzalomarindominguez7176
    @luisgonzalomarindominguez7176 2 місяці тому

    @chrisandsara ... LIKE #97🎉!... HOLA AMIGUITOS❤❤! AND AGAIN WELCOME TO MÉXICO 🇲🇽 ❤USA 🇺🇸... I HOPE YOU'RE ENJOYING YOUR TRAVELING THROUGH MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! GREETINGS FROM ZUMPANGO ESTADO DE MÉXICO!🤪😜😛🤩😘😗🥰😍😅😂🤣🙂🙃🫠😉

  • @bigpapa870
    @bigpapa870 21 день тому

    Protect that puppy at all costs.

  • @lauraboggs4415
    @lauraboggs4415 2 місяці тому

    Sooo excited for you guys!!! Soak it all up! I’m hoping you have a plan for getting from Panama to Colombia. Dad says there isn’t a way to get through.. it is also heavily controlled by gorillas.. Also, Dad said driving in Colombia if you show hesitation they will run you over. Lol. Just be careful. Latins are crazy drivers! I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe friends and check in regularly so we don’t get too worried for you! Seriously enjoy it!!! 😃

  • @00clgordon
    @00clgordon Місяць тому

    Fun to watch. Please be careful over there! Love seeing Kramer! Is he a Poodle?

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching!! Kramer is a mini goldendoodle but he's about 75% poodle. I have allergies and he's still plenty hypoallergenic for me. :)

  • @EarthRoamingAdventures
    @EarthRoamingAdventures 2 місяці тому

    We usaly get insurance online and pay by time and truck value ,ours is an 08.

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому

      Yeah! That's a great tip to do.

  • @shaygreene2473
    @shaygreene2473 2 місяці тому

    Omg be always wanted to make this drive. Are you stopping in Bacalar? It’s so beautiful! Safe travels!

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes we are!!! Last time we were in Bacalar we said "we want to bring our truck here!"

    • @shaygreene2473
      @shaygreene2473 Місяць тому

      @@chrisandsara I want to go but feel nervous about renting a car a driving down. I found out about it when I watched a show on Prime called Jinny’s Kitchen.

  • @koryhaggert2848
    @koryhaggert2848 2 місяці тому +1

    I just got back from 10,000 km idrive into Mexico and back. We crossed at ElPaso and our TIP was $400USD!!! Not sure how you got yours so cheap. Like we researched and knew to expect $400 TIP

    • @chrisandsara
      @chrisandsara  2 місяці тому +1

      We were expecting a $200 deposit on top of the $57 fee but they never charged us! 😅 I have no idea how...

    • @koryhaggert2848
      @koryhaggert2848 2 місяці тому

      ​@@chrisandsarahow do you get your money back if you didn't pay? Not sure how you can leave the country

  • @sijilo
    @sijilo 2 місяці тому

    😊

  • @valleyvistadrones
    @valleyvistadrones 2 місяці тому

    Any difficulties getting the drone in?