I lived in San Diego and graduated HS and College in San Diego. We went to Tijuana all the time. It was totally safe back in the day. so I often have to teach people this: There is no “A” in Tijuana so it is pronounced like Tea Juana. No “A” and now you know. You Answered a lot of great questions! Thank you 😊
Great tips guys! One thing I think about also which I got from the Navy and visiting ports around the world is to always be aware of your surroundings at all times. Just be alert.
Thank you for being frank, and not trying to sugarcoat it as if it’s not dangerous at all. Glad you all had the adventure and are back in the states safely.
I’ve been here for the last 3 months and haven’t felt this safe in a long time. Sure - always be cautious, but even Tijuana felt safe in the neighborhood by the Swap Meets.
Great comprehensive recap on your Baja journey covering the "Do's and Don'ts" , your personal experiences and take-aways , and sharing your memories to last a lifetime !
We are Canadians that have been traveling all over the USA for months now and even been in a less desirable part of Detroit but not once have we felt unsafe. Thanks so much for being so honest and telling it how it is. Obviously traveling anywhere is subjective and it’s up to you to do your due diligence first and be prepared for any and all challenges and situations. That said if the Cops are as bad or worse than the criminals then we would really have to think twice about going to The Baja in our RV.
@@LessJunkMoreJourney Thanks again for being so honest and candied. Having considered going to the Baja many times we have now come to the conclusion that right now it’s not for us.
We also rv in Mexico. We mostly stayed in the mountains. There’s a large rv community there. We felt very safe and welcomed while we were there. We followed some simple safety tips. Like you said, no travelling at night, stayed on main road and toll roads if possible, and don’t travel alone. We LOVED our time there and we’re returning next year. The people are amazingly friendly and very family oriented. Driving through the USA to get to Canada is the same way. We try to travel in a safe way. I’m glad you had a good trip. I hope we run into your family one day!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney This winter we stayed at Roca Azul RV Park in Jocotepec which is south of Guadalajara and at Villa Patzcuaro Garden Hotel & RV Park in Patzcuaro. We also visited Zihuatanejo. It’s a beautiful sea town off the bay of (you guessed it!) Zihuatanejo. We didn’t take our RV there since we were meeting family there for a little vacation but it would of been fine if we did. The roads are very nice in that area. While there we checked out RV Park Playa Linda (also known as RV Park Ixtapa). We’ll be staying there for a bit next winter. It has a pool, washroom, security, huge lot, and it’s right by the beach. It’s secluded but you’re steps away from resorts, and 30 min drive from the city. We pull a fifth wheel so there’s many cool places to stay that we simply don’t fit in. You would fit in many places with your class C and the roads are great. Stick to the toll roads and you won’t have any issues. Bonus info: There’s many places in the mountains that have hot springs. Roca Azul have a pool that is refilled every morning with hot mineral water. There’s even water park that are fed by hot mineral water. Check out Chimulco Trailer Park. It’s attached to Parque Acuatico Chimulco. They have a lazy river that is fed with hot mineral water! Additionally, the nights are very cool, so no need to run the air conditioner!
Yes, I love your first hand review of baja, i was agree with everything you said out loud in my empty room 😂 Our kids knew the routine, once we cross the border and get into town the radio gets turned off and no one talks until we reach the "safe" narrow highway. We actually did break down in Mexicali once and couldn't believe how nice and helpful everyone was, so much more than even in the US. A young man that worked at a mechanic shop was sent by a good samaritan unbeknownst to us, and came peddling up on his bike with tools to help, and no one wanted anything in exchange. Im so glad your family was able to experience a place we love so much.
Thank you LJMJ for sharing your journey and experiences can't believe what happened to Stuart very scary. Glad everyone is safe take care have a great week.❤️❤️🇬🇧
Our California mountain Church’s would take high school teens down to build houses for the Oaxacan people in Vicente Guerrero just North of San Quintín once a year usually in February. No electronics allowed (except) walk-in talkies. The term we used to explain how to deal with situations in Baja is ‘Flexico’. You have to be flexible. I would love to take a trip in the RV to Mexico however my wife never wanted to go with us. She was afraid. Even though the major issues are in Tijuana and ‘mainland’ Mexico. God bless you for allow me to follow along on your Baja Journey. Tell your brother, our Youth Pastor took his family down with there RV to a beach town San Felipe and on the way back the Police robbed them. Mexico needs a lot of Prayers.
Thank you for the honest review. Canadian here and I'm definitely worried about areas in the states as well. Personally LOVE Mexico and will be retiring there in the next 5 years. Like anywhere, there's good and bad and don't believe everything in the news. They're paid to be dramatic.
I really enjoyed your videos. And I enjoyed my trip with Fantasy Rv Tours. They are the best. The Wagon masters and tail gunners took care of everyone in our caravan. There were 22 rigs and 42 people. I would like to go again with a smaller group to San Felipe and or Rosarita beach.
Glad that y’all made it back to Tennessee safe. Seems like you had a great time. I’m sure I would never regret doing it either. And I have traveled to Mexico numerous times and thank God I’ve never had any trouble. ❤
Thank you so much for these tips on how safe it was in Baja! These are great tips! Glad you had a great time except for the weather being windy and cold. See you all soon! Safe travels!
Thank you for your wonderful videos of Mexico and Baja . Like I mentioned before , I have friends who are travelling all over Mexico in their rv , the people are friendly and the scenery is amazing . Like anywhere else in the world , you have too be smart about where you are going and when …they travel 3 to 4 hrs a day max …if not staying at a location for a few days or week and never , never travel at night time ….they love it there ……too each their own…..better than being stuck watching a tv all day long 🤔🤔🤔
Great job. Canadian here. In Puerto Peñasco, planning a trip to San Felipe to boondock. On my own, so, do have some safety concerns. But, saying that, been in Puerto Peñasco for a month (March & December) and have always felt safe. So, going to do San Felipe for a day or two, then, make my way further south. Thanks so much for the balanced reporting. Cheers.
I was worried about all of you the entire trip. Your honest assessment is appreciated. Your children are so beautiful and mannered. You are great parents.
Welcome Home! Your videos were fabulous. Thank you for posting these. We are elderly and we will probably never get to go there in person so we just lived it through you all. Thank you.
I'm glad Y'all are back and enjoyed the trip !! There was definitely some beautiful scenery.... Pro tip for everyone in the RV community or travelers anywhere...Guys, carry a fake "donor wallet" with an acceptable amount of corruption cash, or for pick pockets, or just a normal American style hold up. Then carry your real wallet / ID in a neck, waist or ankle wallet or front pocket. Same for the ladies, important ID, cards, papers, passport in something other than your purse or clutch. ....think of it as travel insurance, expect the worst, hope & pray for the best. Safe & happy travels 😊😎
Twenty-seven years ago we visited my mother in her winter home in Arizona. While there we made a few side trips with her. One of them included driving down to Baja, the northern tip, and camping on the beach in a tent. We went with a few of my cousins who vacationed there every winter. It was a great experience but I, too, got pulled over by the police. I had two of my cousins with me, one of which could converse in Spanish. There was a hidden stop sign that I didn't see. Thankfully he let me go but it was a little scary. Other than that we had no problems and it is a good memory.
Oh boy you’re getting to stretch out. I enjoyed the journey but it’s always good to be home. You are an awesome family. I can’t believe how I have watched your family grow up. Your amazing. ❤❤❤❤
Great review. Thank you. We will be heading there for sure. Will be in a travel trailer, but will be under 30 feet. Hoping it will be a blast, and pretty darn sure it will. You are right about safety. Be smart, do your research, know where you are, and enjoy. As always, safe travels.....
Thank you so much for the information about what to do when pulled over by the police. As soon as we crossed the border in Mexicali east, we got pulled over and were immediately told to get out of the car. If it wasn't for you and your caravan's experience, we would not have known what to do. You saved us so much trouble! Thank you.
Honestly after watching your videos of Mexico, it now has enticed me to put together a caravan of friends for us to take a trip down south. Every country has their bad areas, stay clear and enjoy a new country.
I am so glad you had a great time. However, when our son in law,who is Border Patrol in AZ, states it is not safe to go to Mexico anywhere, it is not worth the risk anywhere. That includes all the resorts. The Cartel owns all of those. But getting to one can be dicey. We know that from a pastor friend who was stuck in jail for many days for nothing. He was vacationing there in a resort. You cannot compare it right now to the US violence, even though we are seeing many unfortunate changes here in the last couple of years. When we visited our daughter and were speaking to a local who had grown up on the border, the stories she told were indescribable. Especially with the children. So again glad you had a great time and I enjoyed your videos. But it is not apples to apples. The Cartel owns Mexico.
I have a mobile Starlink subscription and wanted to use it on the road, while traveling, in areas with minimal cell service. But, I was not really wanting to cut open my antenna to mount it horizontally because when we get to a campsite sometimes the trees can be in the way and I can move to a better spot with the stand. So I mounted my antenna to a large plywood base with bolts and butterfly nuts and left it in the back bed of my pickup truck and it works fine. Then if needed, I can unbolt it and move it. I mounted it about 3/4 the distance of the bed towards the cab and have'nt seen it moving with the wind, etc. I figured if the motors break, I'll install it in the horizontal mount I already have. But after 1 year driving around it works with my 12v-110 sine wave inverter in the back seat with the modem inside the cab and the cable running out my sliding back window with a cardboard spacer.
What a great series on Mexico. We’ve been re-watching your series from Alaska because that’s where we’re going this summer. What are the most important things that you can think of to recommend to a couple traveling to Alaska and back from the Napa Valley in California? Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with each of us every Sunday. Stay safe and well and welcome home.
When you go thru BC, most people seem to bypass the Okanagan (Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos ) it is spectacular. Kalamalka Lake is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen.
I cannot believe Stewart was robbed like that! That is so so scary. Anything could have happened!!! Nope, it’s a no from me dawg. Don’t think I’ll ever want to go there now. And Mexico was my favorite Keeping Your Daydream season.
Well balanced comments. Nathan-we saw your challenges along the way and Marissa-you are the poster woman for joy for any journey! Glad you are back in the USA!
As a Canadian, I can assure you that crossing the border into the US (driving) can be quite the experienceI I have to say that Canadian border patrol are particularly interested in whether Americans have guns as that is a significant cultural difference in Canada.... We do not "have the right to bear arms". All that being said, my family are spread out through USA and Canada and we feel fortunate to feel quite safe visiting them in the US.
Hello there. It doesn't matter where you are its bad all over but we think that Mexico is bad to be right now. They have told everyone not to go there. I'm glad you guys are having fun and enjoying your time together.. at long you are having fun and have no problem there in Mexico.. love seeing your sweet daughter and Son. Growing up too fast enjoy every minute of it. Stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless you and 😊
The Spot device that you showed and its competitor the Garmin In-reach, are great gadgets if you are going to be out of cell phone range. They may be a little pricey but on certain plans you can turn them on an off at your convenience. I couldn't agree more with learning enough Spanish to carry on a decent conversation. It let's you know what the locals are saying. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.
It was a fun series to watch. Especially because Nathan is such a worrywart .. you don’t see videos from that perspective often because those folks just don’t go!😂 Thanks for sharing❤❤❤
I've been to Tijuana twice (my first & last trip) So personally I have no desire to ever step back into Mexico. Just the fact that fentanyl is coming across their border (but that's me) My question for next week : what's in Baja that I will not find anywhere else in the world? Glad y'all are home safe, as this Nanna has done loads of prayers for safety. Marissa, I hope you got your share of tablecloths and fabrics. 😘 And thank you all for sharing the journey ~
Im glad you are safe at home. The safety thing I know that Mexico is famous for bad things, but like you said, you have to be aware of your surroundings. If you are going back in the future, I'll recommend to learn Spanish, but after all Im happy you enjoy it anare safe back.....❤
My wife says no thank you. Glad you made it home safely to Cookeville. We drove through your area last week on our way home to northern IL and it was very windy.
Another thing, is don’t drink and drive, seriously, I have traveled to Baja for about 25 years, sometimes all the way to Cabo, and I have seen accidents happen and there is always drink involved, but a bad situation gets worse when the nearest town is 6hrs drive for the paramedics to show up, btw I have always cross through Tijuana with no issues, thanks for the tips!
So, I will say this. Y'all made this Baja trip seem doable, coming from a position on my end of being a hard "no". Trust me, that is a big change from where I was before watching this season of LJMJ.
I'm glad your experience went well after all! I'm Canadian and I will be travelling across the US this summer. Do you think it's necessary to have a ''protection'' item (I won't mention ;))?
In the US? No. Either you go to/stay in good areas where you don’t need protection, or, you inadvertently end up in a bad area where, quite honestly, you’re going to be up against people who are a lot better at using their protection than you are, and will probably use yours against you. And then of course, if you do use something, you will have to explain to the police and a court why you were justified. So bottom line is don’t do it. For Mexico, I think it’s illegal. You don’t want ANY interaction with the police in Mexico.
We loved Baja. Everyone was nice. Some people even told us where to camp and not to camp. We ran into more bad people in the US. Matter or fact!! My truck was stolen out of Miami. Thank God we got it back 11 days later.
I’m glad you are back in the US. Yes, there are bad places here, but you know where to stay away from…like Baltimore! My question wound be are you going to start taking the Viva more and leaving the RV at base or did you really miss the RV?
Marissa and Nathan, wherever you are, always be careful and very attentive. You are good people and I would not like something to happen to you and/or your children. Happy Adventures to You🖐
Their whole video was about the research they did. Traveling in a group ect… Sounds like to me they were very cautious but still had fun. These are moments their kids will never forget!
I recommend you don't refuse getting out of your car, although it's supper rare for what happened to your buddy, it's much more common to get extorted for some cash, if you refuse you will get yourself in a much worse spot. A buddy of ours did that while in a caravan of towed boats, he ended up getting arrested and going to Ensenada. He was out 24 hours later, but the boat was never seen again.
A point of contention here: most violent crime in Baltimore (and most large US cities) is not stranger crime but gang on gang crime. In Mexico, however, you have the added risk of being targeted simply for being an American tourist. Doesn’t mean it’s a huge risk in Baja, but it’s still a unique risk that you don’t have in Baltimore and other large crime ridden cities.
The hubs has Starlink questions. We are in Sweetwater TN. Does it work well? What is speed generally? Would you recommend the residential one? We are w/o internet and totally rely on our Verizon hot spot.
Starlink is great if you have an unobstructed view of the sky. The speeds are generally very fast. For many people in rural areas it is one of the best options.
I'm glad your experience was fun and safe for the most part. Glad you are home in The States. We love traveling to Canada but our couple times going across the border to Mexico left us anxious and wary. There are so many wonderful places to explore in the USA that we don't feel the urge to travel to Mexico anymore than we have. All the best y'all ❤️
@@Carole712 : then the Cops are as bad as the Cartel, stealing $60 out of his wallet‼️ The so called cops wouldn’t help them if needed. Bad deal all around. I would never go there‼️👍🇺🇸
Our home was robbed in Salt Lake City - the most 'safe' religious city around, AND my husband held-up at gunpoint by 8 police with automatic weapons when he was out for a run...he still has PTSD. Not to mention the child who was held up by police in his grandmother's front yard 'because he was black' by the police. We seriously cannot assign crime or bad policing to another nation until we have fixed our own.
@@theheartoftexas It was actually considered very safe. And mass shootings happen everywhere - regardless of crime rates. The US is seen as very unsafe by Europeans.
We have a 42' Class A diesel pusher. You have definitely convinced me not to go. I prefer better roads. Do you have any plans for a summer Canada tour?
I mueves an Tijuana and felt pretty comfortable, however a Stayed in Baltimore and , I felt very unsafe , every places near my hotels the close by down including star bucks, everyone there told me to be careful,. Try crossing by Tecata
I think my mom would have a stroke if we went to Mexico right now. I think it looks like a lot of fun and you shared great tips for staying safe. I’m sorry for Stewart’s situation. That is by far one of my greatest fears with international travel in general - government/police corruption.
I had to kinda giggle when you compared Mexico to Baltimore I live very close to good ole Baltimore and despise any more if I have to go into it ... its so sad because it does have awesome places too see ... but no thank you its beyond sad the crime ...
Is being able to move from bed to driver’s seat without exiting the RV an important consideration? I’m between an AWD Class C and a truck camper rig. BTW, doxycycline rocks for traveler’s diarrhea. Take this from a guy that’s traveled globally for years. That said, I managed a good case of near colonoscopy prep in Ecuador drinking tomaté juice. 😂 A Garmin GPS locator is a good choice too. Thanks and safe travels.
I’m really glad when you are home. So, how did you feel when you got back to the 5th wheel? Like you were in a mansion? Lol great video. Thank you so much!
It may have been the salsa and not the water. A friend of ours retired to Mexico. His landlady told him not to eat the salsa at restaurants because they put what diners didn’t finish back into the stock pot and many times it’s recycled the next day. Glad y’all had a great adventure!!!
I really think the US has more than enough to experience that we should not ever have to go to any country to have a good time .I love to fish and would like to go fishing in Mexico and other places but , I would never go because I can catch plenty of fish here and would definitely never take my family that's just me glad y'all had a safe trip.
Big difference- at least in those cities you have the option of having a firearm, which when traveling, we always do! And as for those cities, we drive through, NEVER stopping.
On my trips , I plan for fun not safety. What a nightmare.I think Nathan was being generous on the stress factor. Like I said before, there is nothing in Mexico I cannot experience in the US of A(plz don't comment about Aztecs or stuff like that).
How about another culture? Another country? Another viewpoint? Another landscape and history and all the other reasons we travel the earth for greater experience and open-mindedness. You don't know what you don't know until you immerse yourself in another culture and viewpoint and become a learner :)
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I lived in San Diego and graduated HS and College in San Diego. We went to Tijuana all the time. It was totally safe back in the day. so I often have to teach people this: There is no “A” in Tijuana so it is pronounced like
Tea Juana. No “A” and now you know. You Answered a lot of great questions! Thank you 😊
Great tips guys! One thing I think about also which I got from the Navy and visiting ports around the world is to always be aware of your surroundings at all times. Just be alert.
Thank you for being frank, and not trying to sugarcoat it as if it’s not dangerous at all. Glad you all had the adventure and are back in the states safely.
I’ve been here for the last 3 months and haven’t felt this safe in a long time. Sure - always be cautious, but even Tijuana felt safe in the neighborhood by the Swap Meets.
Great comprehensive recap on your Baja journey covering the "Do's and Don'ts" , your personal experiences and take-aways , and sharing your memories to last a lifetime !
Thank you so much.
We are Canadians that have been traveling all over the USA for months now and even been in a less desirable part of Detroit but not once have we felt unsafe. Thanks so much for being so honest and telling it how it is.
Obviously traveling anywhere is subjective and it’s up to you to do your due diligence first and be prepared for any and all challenges and situations. That said if the Cops are as bad or worse than the criminals then we would really have to think twice about going to The Baja in our RV.
Very well said.
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Thanks again for being so honest and candied. Having considered going to the Baja many times we have now come to the conclusion that right now it’s not for us.
We also rv in Mexico. We mostly stayed in the mountains. There’s a large rv community there. We felt very safe and welcomed while we were there. We followed some simple safety tips. Like you said, no travelling at night, stayed on main road and toll roads if possible, and don’t travel alone. We LOVED our time there and we’re returning next year. The people are amazingly friendly and very family oriented. Driving through the USA to get to Canada is the same way. We try to travel in a safe way.
I’m glad you had a good trip. I hope we run into your family one day!
That is awesome, where do you go in Mexico?
@@LessJunkMoreJourney This winter we stayed at Roca Azul RV Park in Jocotepec which is south of Guadalajara and at Villa Patzcuaro Garden Hotel & RV Park in Patzcuaro. We also visited Zihuatanejo. It’s a beautiful sea town off the bay of (you guessed it!) Zihuatanejo. We didn’t take our RV there since we were meeting family there for a little vacation but it would of been fine if we did. The roads are very nice in that area. While there we checked out RV Park Playa Linda (also known as RV Park Ixtapa). We’ll be staying there for a bit next winter. It has a pool, washroom, security, huge lot, and it’s right by the beach. It’s secluded but you’re steps away from resorts, and 30 min drive from the city. We pull a fifth wheel so there’s many cool places to stay that we simply don’t fit in. You would fit in many places with your class C and the roads are great. Stick to the toll roads and you won’t have any issues. Bonus info: There’s many places in the mountains that have hot springs. Roca Azul have a pool that is refilled every morning with hot mineral water. There’s even water park that are fed by hot mineral water. Check out Chimulco Trailer Park. It’s attached to Parque Acuatico Chimulco. They have a lazy river that is fed with hot mineral water! Additionally, the nights are very cool, so no need to run the air conditioner!
Yes, I love your first hand review of baja, i was agree with everything you said out loud in my empty room 😂
Our kids knew the routine, once we cross the border and get into town the radio gets turned off and no one talks until we reach the "safe" narrow highway. We actually did break down in Mexicali once and couldn't believe how nice and helpful everyone was, so much more than even in the US. A young man that worked at a mechanic shop was sent by a good samaritan unbeknownst to us, and came peddling up on his bike with tools to help, and no one wanted anything in exchange. Im so glad your family was able to experience a place we love so much.
That is so good to hear.
Thank you LJMJ for sharing your journey and experiences can't believe what happened to Stuart very scary. Glad everyone is safe take care have a great week.❤️❤️🇬🇧
Our California mountain Church’s would take high school teens down to build houses for the Oaxacan people in Vicente Guerrero just North of San Quintín once a year usually in February.
No electronics allowed (except) walk-in talkies.
The term we used to explain how to deal with situations in Baja is ‘Flexico’. You have to be flexible.
I would love to take a trip in the RV to Mexico however my wife never wanted to go with us. She was afraid. Even though the major issues are in Tijuana and ‘mainland’ Mexico.
God bless you for allow me to follow along on your Baja Journey.
Tell your brother, our Youth Pastor took his family down with there RV to a beach town San Felipe and on the way back the Police robbed them.
Mexico needs a lot of Prayers.
You guys do such good after action reports. You do the good and bad, go over myths, and the stuff that works.
Thank you, we are so happy you enjoyed it.
Can you do a video on that battery pack you used, and are you keeping the viva?
Yes we are keeping the Viva.
Thank you for the honest review. Canadian here and I'm definitely worried about areas in the states as well. Personally LOVE Mexico and will be retiring there in the next 5 years. Like anywhere, there's good and bad and don't believe everything in the news. They're paid to be dramatic.
Thank you.
I really enjoyed your videos. And I enjoyed my trip with Fantasy Rv Tours. They are the best. The Wagon masters and tail gunners took care of everyone in our caravan. There were 22 rigs and 42 people. I would like to go again with a smaller group to San Felipe and or Rosarita beach.
Glad that y’all made it back to Tennessee safe. Seems like you had a great time. I’m sure I would never regret doing it either. And I have traveled to Mexico numerous times and thank God I’ve never had any trouble. ❤
Glad you all made it back safely. 😊
Thank you so much for these tips on how safe it was in Baja! These are great tips! Glad you had a great time except for the weather being windy and cold. See you all soon! Safe travels!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your wonderful videos of Mexico and Baja . Like I mentioned before , I have friends who are travelling all over Mexico in their rv , the people are friendly and the scenery is amazing . Like anywhere else in the world , you have too be smart about where you are going and when …they travel 3 to 4 hrs a day max …if not staying at a location for a few days or week and never , never travel at night time ….they love it there ……too each their own…..better than being stuck watching a tv all day long 🤔🤔🤔
Great job. Canadian here. In Puerto Peñasco, planning a trip to San Felipe to boondock. On my own, so, do have some safety concerns. But, saying that, been in Puerto Peñasco for a month (March & December) and have always felt safe. So, going to do San Felipe for a day or two, then, make my way further south. Thanks so much for the balanced reporting. Cheers.
Thank you! And so glad you're also having a wonderful time!
I was worried about all of you the entire trip. Your honest assessment is appreciated. Your children are so beautiful and mannered. You are great parents.
Thank you for watching.
Welcome Home! Your videos were fabulous. Thank you for posting these. We are elderly and we will probably never get to go there in person so we just lived it through you all. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching.
I'm glad Y'all are back and enjoyed the trip !! There was definitely some beautiful scenery....
Pro tip for everyone in the RV community or travelers anywhere...Guys, carry a fake "donor wallet"
with an acceptable amount of corruption cash, or for pick pockets, or just a normal American
style hold up. Then carry your real wallet / ID in a neck, waist or ankle wallet or front pocket.
Same for the ladies, important ID, cards, papers, passport in something other than your
purse or clutch. ....think of it as travel insurance, expect the worst, hope & pray for the best.
Safe & happy travels 😊😎
Twenty-seven years ago we visited my mother in her winter home in Arizona. While there we made a few side trips with her. One of them included driving down to Baja, the northern tip, and camping on the beach in a tent. We went with a few of my cousins who vacationed there every winter. It was a great experience but I, too, got pulled over by the police. I had two of my cousins with me, one of which could converse in Spanish. There was a hidden stop sign that I didn't see. Thankfully he let me go but it was a little scary. Other than that we had no problems and it is a good memory.
Oh boy you’re getting to stretch out. I enjoyed the journey but it’s always good to be home. You are an awesome family. I can’t believe how I have watched your family grow up. Your amazing. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you.
Thanks for the tips. It’s doubtful that we will ever do the Baja trip and we live about 90-minutes from the border.
Great review. Thank you. We will be heading there for sure. Will be in a travel trailer, but will be under 30 feet. Hoping it will be a blast, and pretty darn sure it will. You are right about safety. Be smart, do your research, know where you are, and enjoy. As always, safe travels.....
Thank you for sharing your experience and information. Blessings
I am so glad you guys are home safe!! Some great experiences, which probably outweigh any negative experiences. Poor Stuart!! Yikes!
Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I have told people the same things. The US has many dangerous areas and crime.
Thank you so much for the information about what to do when pulled over by the police.
As soon as we crossed the border in Mexicali east, we got pulled over and were immediately told to get out of the car.
If it wasn't for you and your caravan's experience, we would not have known what to do.
You saved us so much trouble! Thank you.
So glad our misfortune could be a lesson!
Honestly after watching your videos of Mexico, it now has enticed me to put together a caravan of friends for us to take a trip down south. Every country has their bad areas, stay clear and enjoy a new country.
That is awesome.
Love ❤you guys! I am glad you are back safe and sound!
I am so glad you had a great time. However, when our son in law,who is Border Patrol in AZ, states it is not safe to go to Mexico anywhere, it is not worth the risk anywhere. That includes all the resorts. The Cartel owns all of those. But getting to one can be dicey. We know that from a pastor friend who was stuck in jail for many days for nothing. He was vacationing there in a resort. You cannot compare it right now to the US violence, even though we are seeing many unfortunate changes here in the last couple of years. When we visited our daughter and were speaking to a local who had grown up on the border, the stories she told were indescribable. Especially with the children. So again glad you had a great time and I enjoyed your videos. But it is not apples to apples. The Cartel owns Mexico.
I have a mobile Starlink subscription and wanted to use it on the road, while traveling, in areas with minimal cell service. But, I was not really wanting to cut open my antenna to mount it horizontally because when we get to a campsite sometimes the trees can be in the way and I can move to a better spot with the stand. So I mounted my antenna to a large plywood base with bolts and butterfly nuts and left it in the back bed of my pickup truck and it works fine. Then if needed, I can unbolt it and move it. I mounted it about 3/4 the distance of the bed towards the cab and have'nt seen it moving with the wind, etc. I figured if the motors break, I'll install it in the horizontal mount I already have. But after 1 year driving around it works with my 12v-110 sine wave inverter in the back seat with the modem inside the cab and the cable running out my sliding back window with a cardboard spacer.
What a great series on Mexico.
We’ve been re-watching your series from Alaska because that’s where we’re going this summer. What are the most important things that you can think of to recommend to a couple traveling to Alaska and back from the Napa Valley in California? Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with each of us every Sunday. Stay safe and well and welcome home.
Don't rush the trip. 😀
When you go thru BC, most people seem to bypass the Okanagan (Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos ) it is spectacular. Kalamalka Lake is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen.
I cannot believe Stewart was robbed like that! That is so so scary. Anything could have happened!!! Nope, it’s a no from me dawg. Don’t think I’ll ever want to go there now. And Mexico was my favorite Keeping Your Daydream season.
Police are corrupt all over the world. I heard not all police are legit, they are imposters in Mexico.
Well balanced comments.
Nathan-we saw your challenges along the way and Marissa-you are the poster woman for joy for any journey!
Glad you are back in the USA!
Thank you so much.
Thanks for all the great info and beautiful footage. Looks like you had a memorable trip.
It sure was thank you for watching.
Glad you guys are back safely. I was a little worried about this trip but glad you had a caravan.
As a Canadian, I can assure you that crossing the border into the US (driving) can be quite the experienceI I have to say that Canadian border patrol are particularly interested in whether Americans have guns as that is a significant cultural difference in Canada.... We do not "have the right to bear arms". All that being said, my family are spread out through USA and Canada and we feel fortunate to feel quite safe visiting them in the US.
Also glad ur back safely 🙏💘
Thanks so much for your candidness on your trip. I’m really looking forward to your live stream next Sunday ❤ from a Canadian grandma 🇨🇦
Thank you so much.
Hello there. It doesn't matter where you are its bad all over but we think that Mexico is bad to be right now. They have told everyone not to go there. I'm glad you guys are having fun and enjoying your time together.. at long you are having fun and have no problem there in Mexico.. love seeing your sweet daughter and Son. Growing up too fast enjoy every minute of it. Stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless you and 😊
thank you for this information - glad you had a wonderful time
Thank you for watching.
The Spot device that you showed and its competitor the Garmin In-reach, are great gadgets if you are going to be out of cell phone range. They may be a little pricey but on certain plans you can turn them on an off at your convenience. I couldn't agree more with learning enough Spanish to carry on a decent conversation. It let's you know what the locals are saying. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.
I'm so glad you guys went and had a fantastic time 😁
Thank you.
You are my new favorites. Love the honesty. Keep it coming
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the info, it was a great series. Safe travels!
Great breakdown!! We call the Baja Blast Montezuma’s Revenge!!
It was a fun series to watch. Especially because Nathan is such a worrywart .. you don’t see videos from that perspective often because those folks just don’t go!😂 Thanks for sharing❤❤❤
I've been to Tijuana twice (my first & last trip) So personally I have no desire to ever step back into Mexico. Just the fact that fentanyl is coming across their border (but that's me) My question for next week : what's in Baja that I will not find anywhere else in the world? Glad y'all are home safe, as this Nanna has done loads of prayers for safety. Marissa, I hope you got your share of tablecloths and fabrics. 😘 And thank you all for sharing the journey ~
Thanks for this honest post. It was helpful
Im glad you are safe at home. The safety thing I know that Mexico is famous for bad things, but like you said, you have to be aware of your surroundings. If you are going back in the future, I'll recommend to learn Spanish, but after all Im happy you enjoy it anare safe back.....❤
Thank you.
I had fun, thanks for taking us along!!!!😊
My wife says no thank you. Glad you made it home safely to Cookeville. We drove through your area last week on our way home to northern IL and it was very windy.
Did you bother getting licences for the radios. Love your channel.
The Mexican government has allocated UHF channels for this particular usage and they do not require a license.
Another thing, is don’t drink and drive, seriously, I have traveled to Baja for about 25 years, sometimes all the way to Cabo, and I have seen accidents happen and there is always drink involved, but a bad situation gets worse when the nearest town is 6hrs drive for the paramedics to show up, btw I have always cross through Tijuana with no issues, thanks for the tips!
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Wow! I can’t believe the round abouts have stop signs in them and some are hidden wow! That’s crazy.
So, I will say this. Y'all made this Baja trip seem doable, coming from a position on my end of being a hard "no". Trust me, that is a big change from where I was before watching this season of LJMJ.
Even after that guy got physically assaulted and robbed by the police!?
Hell no! That makes it a “harder” pass in my book. Safe travels 👍
I'm glad your experience went well after all! I'm Canadian and I will be travelling across the US this summer. Do you think it's necessary to have a ''protection'' item (I won't mention ;))?
In the US? No. Either you go to/stay in good areas where you don’t need protection, or, you inadvertently end up in a bad area where, quite honestly, you’re going to be up against people who are a lot better at using their protection than you are, and will probably use yours against you. And then of course, if you do use something, you will have to explain to the police and a court why you were justified. So bottom line is don’t do it. For Mexico, I think it’s illegal. You don’t want ANY interaction with the police in Mexico.
We loved Baja. Everyone was nice. Some people even told us where to camp and not to camp. We ran into more bad people in the US. Matter or fact!! My truck was stolen out of Miami. Thank God we got it back 11 days later.
Very informative and honest opinions. Great video as always! Safe travels
Great informative video. Glad you made it safely back to Tennessee!
Thank you so much. 😀
That’s great advice you guys rock ❤❤❤❤
I’m glad you are back in the US. Yes, there are bad places here, but you know where to stay away from…like Baltimore! My question wound be are you going to start taking the Viva more and leaving the RV at base or did you really miss the RV?
We sure did miss the 5th Wheel so we think our future travels will be a mix.
Marissa and Nathan, wherever you are, always be careful and very attentive. You are good people and I would not like something to happen to you and/or your children. Happy Adventures to You🖐
Their whole video was about the research they did. Traveling in a group ect… Sounds like to me they were very cautious but still had fun. These are moments their kids will never forget!
I recommend you don't refuse getting out of your car, although it's supper rare for what happened to your buddy, it's much more common to get extorted for some cash, if you refuse you will get yourself in a much worse spot. A buddy of ours did that while in a caravan of towed boats, he ended up getting arrested and going to Ensenada. He was out 24 hours later, but the boat was never seen again.
A point of contention here: most violent crime in Baltimore (and most large US cities) is not stranger crime but gang on gang crime. In Mexico, however, you have the added risk of being targeted simply for being an American tourist. Doesn’t mean it’s a huge risk in Baja, but it’s still a unique risk that you don’t have in Baltimore and other large crime ridden cities.
Great information guys. 👍🏻
The hubs has Starlink questions. We are in Sweetwater TN. Does it work well? What is speed generally? Would you recommend the residential one? We are w/o internet and totally rely on our Verizon hot spot.
Starlink is great if you have an unobstructed view of the sky. The speeds are generally very fast. For many people in rural areas it is one of the best options.
Oh we love our Solitude! Great video!
I'm glad your experience was fun and safe for the most part. Glad you are home in The States. We love traveling to Canada but our couple times going across the border to Mexico left us anxious and wary. There are so many wonderful places to explore in the USA that we don't feel the urge to travel to Mexico anymore than we have. All the best y'all ❤️
No bueno! Glad you are safely home. ❤
Loved all the videos in this series. Karen and Greg
So glad you have enjoyed!
I agree the roads there in Mexico weren’t that wide and no shoulder to pull off on.
Just takes one mishap🙏
What fb groups did you follow to find your tips on what to do and where not to stay?
We used Talk Baja FB Group. 😀
With your Starlink, did you put the equipment away at night, or when you went on an excursion?
Yes we put it away often, so that it would not get damaged.
Glad you had a fun trip. So sorry for being robbed by the cops. Enjoyed this journey with you.
Not the cops, they said the Cartel’s robed him. So dangerous ‼️👍🇺🇸
@@moricey4776 …noooo, they said the cops….repeatedly. Motorcycle cops to be exact.
@@Carole712 : then the Cops are as bad as the Cartel, stealing $60 out of his wallet‼️ The so called cops wouldn’t help them if needed. Bad deal all around. I would never go there‼️👍🇺🇸
Enjoyed the trip! Are you keeping the Class B for more "mini trips"?
That is the plan.
Our home was robbed in Salt Lake City - the most 'safe' religious city around, AND my husband held-up at gunpoint by 8 police with automatic weapons when he was out for a run...he still has PTSD. Not to mention the child who was held up by police in his grandmother's front yard 'because he was black' by the police. We seriously cannot assign crime or bad policing to another nation until we have fixed our own.
It sounds like you live in a really bad area! You might think of moving to a different area.
He was held up in Salt Lake by 8 police?
@@MaryAnneKavanaugh yep.
@@theheartoftexas It was actually considered very safe. And mass shootings happen everywhere - regardless of crime rates. The US is seen as very unsafe by Europeans.
Thanks for sharing your trip and all the inside information for those that want to go. Love your videos!
Thank you.
We have a 42' Class A diesel pusher. You have definitely convinced me not to go. I prefer better roads. Do you have any plans for a summer Canada tour?
No not at the moment, some day. 😀
Glad your back!
I mueves an Tijuana and felt pretty comfortable, however a Stayed in Baltimore and , I felt very unsafe , every places near my hotels the close by down including star bucks, everyone there told me to be careful,. Try crossing by Tecata
I think my mom would have a stroke if we went to Mexico right now. I think it looks like a lot of fun and you shared great tips for staying safe. I’m sorry for Stewart’s situation. That is by far one of my greatest fears with international travel in general - government/police corruption.
I had to kinda giggle when you compared Mexico to Baltimore I live very close to good ole Baltimore and despise any more if I have to go into it ... its so sad because it does have awesome places too see ... but no thank you its beyond sad the crime ...
What happened to the Q&A scheduled for 6pm on 4/30? I hope nothing is wrong or that I just have the wrong date.
We posted an update on RUclips and Facebook. We had a death in the family and the chat is moved to next Sunday the 7th at 6pm ET.
Mexico is bad asss ....well worth it
Is being able to move from bed to driver’s seat without exiting the RV an important consideration? I’m between an AWD Class C and a truck camper rig. BTW, doxycycline rocks for traveler’s diarrhea. Take this from a guy that’s traveled globally for years. That said, I managed a good case of near colonoscopy prep in Ecuador drinking tomaté juice. 😂 A Garmin GPS locator is a good choice too. Thanks and safe travels.
For some people it is important for conveyance and safety.
I’m really glad when you are home. So, how did you feel when you got back to the 5th wheel? Like you were in a mansion? Lol great video. Thank you so much!
Yes like in a mansion 😀
It’s no go for me! Sounds fun but I think it would cause me too much anxiety to be there.
Did you sell your Viva, when you got home?
No we did not. 😀
@@LessJunkMoreJourney exciting!! Oh the oppurtunities!!!
It may have been the salsa and not the water. A friend of ours retired to Mexico. His landlady told him not to eat the salsa at restaurants because they put what diners didn’t finish back into the stock pot and many times it’s recycled the next day. Glad y’all had a great adventure!!!
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yeah 😂just like they do here in the States!😢
I really think the US has more than enough to experience that we should not ever have to go to any country to have a good time .I love to fish and would like to go fishing in Mexico and other places but , I would never go because I can catch plenty of fish here and would definitely never take my family that's just me glad y'all had a safe trip.
We really enjoy the journey of new experiences and new cultures.
It’s more dangerous RVing in Chicago, St Louis, Los Angeles, New York etc… 🤷♀️
100% there are sketchy parts of all countries (well maybe except Monaco ;)).
Big difference- at least in those cities you have the option of having a firearm, which when traveling, we always do! And as for those cities, we drive through, NEVER stopping.
Where are you going next!? Or hanging out at home base for a while?
Taking some time to recover and spend time with family. Still deciding where we will head next. We have a couple ideas.
Great info ,we want to go What months we’re you there?
January and February. 😀
On my trips , I plan for fun not safety. What a nightmare.I think Nathan was being generous on the stress factor. Like I said before, there is nothing in Mexico I cannot experience in the US of A(plz don't comment about Aztecs or stuff like that).
How about another culture? Another country? Another viewpoint? Another landscape and history and all the other reasons we travel the earth for greater experience and open-mindedness. You don't know what you don't know until you immerse yourself in another culture and viewpoint and become a learner :)
I bet it feels good to be back at home. I am in Cosby.
Have you changed cameras?
Since when? This is currently our filming gear. www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/gear/filming-gear