EPIC USA Road Trip! (2,361 Miles, 21 Days, 7 States and 6 Nat'l Parks)
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- EPIC USA Road Trip! (2,361 miles, 21 Days, 7 States and 6 Nat'l Parks)
We did it. We quit our jobs, moved out of our apartment, sold all our belongings and left Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, and off to the USA we went for our Great American Road Trip, the first part of our 8-month trip around the world.
For the first leg of our big adventure, we started with a 3 week-long Epic West Coast USA road trip and tried to hit all of the US National Parks we could.
After our direct flight from DXB to Seattle with Emirates, and more than 14 hours in the air - which honestly, wasn’t enough to catch up on all the movies/series Emirates' ICE offers! - , we landed in Seattle Airport and went to pick up our trusty car at Hertz.
The Emirates direct flight from Dubai to Seattle is a dream because it leaves Dubai at 8:35am and lands in Seattle at 10:55am the same day, wasting no time and allowing for a good nights sleep before exploring all you can in the US.
We had no idea that Emirates flew this route but were thankful to find it as it proved to be the perfect launching city from which to start a great American road trip - and the stunning nature, ocean, and scenery was the perfect beginning to our amazing adventure down the west coast of the USA.
Now that we'd sorted the flight and arrived to Seattle, we had to find our home for the next three weeks - time to get our rental car!
Since we registered in advance for the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty programme, we didn’t have to queue and could directly select our car on the spot at the airport in Seattle - with an additional driver for free! #WIN This was a huge benefit after a long flight and allowed us to get right on the road. It's the little things like this that make such a huge difference on a trip like this.
Tip: Register for the Hertz Gold Plus loyalty programme to benefit from awesome features too!
Seattle, Washington
Once we picked up our car, we headed directly towards Seattle city center for a quick visit to Pike’s Market on Elliott Bay, one of the oldest in the USA, where you can find fresh produce, independent businesses, the most amazing seafood in the US, and specialty foods.
We then had to stop for a coffee at the world’s oldest operating Starbucks on Pike Place, a classic! (we're so white...)
After this quick visit to Seattle, we had to continue towards Portland, where we spent the first two nights of our West Coast USA road trip - in one of the funkiest cities in America.
Portland, Oregon
We woke up early on the second day (thanks, jet lag!) and went for a morning workout in Forest Park, which ended up being absolutely beautiful and we finally could breathe real oxygen and see greenery and trees, which we missed so much living in the desert for so many years! Forest Park is the largest urban park in the US and goes on forever with endless amazing hikes and trails.
After a lunch at Whole Foods (you know it), we visited Powell’s Books, the oldest independent bookstore in the world. We could have stayed for hours - the bookstore is huge, has all genres imaginable and is such a cozy place!
Crater Lake, Oregon
On the way from Oregon to California, we made a stop at Crater Lake, and we’re thrilled we did! Upon entering the Crater Lake National Park, we bought the $80 America the Beautiful pass, which allows you unlimited entry to all National Parks in the USA for a year - super worth it if you’re doing a West Coast USARoad Trip as each individual National Park pass is around $20-$30.
Redwood National Park, California
While driving down from Oregon into California, we stopped by Redwood National Park, as Jeff had never visited - even though he lived in California for years!
San Francisco, California
This was our second time in San Francisco together, and we decided to start a 5k run on the Golden Gate bridge to kick-start the day! What a feeling, to be on one of the (if not THE most) iconic bridges in the world, running and feeling great!
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is difficult to cover in a few days as it’s so massive and spread out. We managed to see a lot of Jeff’s friends, do some amazing hikes to Griffith Observatory and up Mount Hollywood and even watch a Dodgers baseball game (I am yet to fully understand the game, but it was an incredible experience with an unparalleled atmosphere!).
Las Vegas, Nevada
We made a quick detour by Las Vegas, since I had never been. We stayed right on the strip in the Treasure Island hotel...
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Wife and I are going to quit jobs in 8 months. We are going on a very long road trip. Mid 30s no kids, no debt, no mortgage. Its now or never
Booyah! Hell yes!
You guys going??
Coronavirus might have ruined your trip?
Mian Hussain It did... she still quit though and Im currently working remotely until this passes
@@TacoBell5DollarBox oh shoot.. So you still planning on going for trip?
Hey quitting your jobs to live is what the human soul needs. True freedom
I'm 16 years old and I will start to save up money with my friend to go across America from NY to LA , this is a dream trip!! Can't wait !
Hope you can do it!
I've traveled to over 30 countries, and visited many incredible places. But I still think the American southwest is the most beautiful place I've ever seen in the world. I am truly grateful to live here. Greetings from Colorado!
Ohh man, that is sure hard to argue with! We absolutely LOVE Colorado and can't wait to get back and explore more. One of the only US States we'd consider living in if we move to the US :)
And to think they still haven't seen some of the best in the West like Olympia, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Zion, and Bryce.
So many more to come back and explore soon :) We'll never run out of amazing nature to see in the USA!
Travel to Joshua Tree National park. It's Amazing ruclips.net/video/bOKAJgWeA-8/видео.html
Unfortunately you missed one of the most beautiful places in the world when you were in California--Yosemite National Park.
More to come back and explore next time!
They would have experienced hell visiting Yosemite in July - too many tourists and around that time, a raging wildfire was tearing through the national park which still is recovering from the fire damage. Its better if they returned when Yosemite is at its most beautiful with less tourists in between late Fall and early Spring.
@@roberthemedes1064 Haha, very true unfortunately!
Yosemite np is overrated
Great video!! Loved every minute of it
Thank you for bringing so good memories to me! I was in US last summer and traveled around three weeks and it’s been the best time of my life so far. The nature is just amazing! I can’t wait until I will be back. Greetings from Poland!
Thanks so much Natalia - We can't wait to explore more of the US and to visit Poland some day soon! Cheers from Amsterdam!
Just got back ourselves from a 5 week (2nd) road trip which included most of these states. It's incredible! There are people that get homesick while traveling, I get 'homesick' to traveling when I'm back home 😉👍🏼Love your video, Greetings from the Netherlands.
ik heb hetzelfde ik heb omgekeerde heimwee
Nice, heb je met een camper of in een auto gereist? En als ik mag vragen wat heb je betaald voor de camper of auto / motels? De kosten per dag waar zou je die op schatten?
Haha I am an American and just visited Netherlands. You have a beautiful small country as well. Greetings from Colorado!
This is so amazing! I usually don't have the patience to watch a 22 minute video, but I watched your entire video and was intrigued every minute. As an American, I desire to travel the world and see other countries, but I forgot how much beauty there is in my own backyard. Thanks for inspiring me to travel my own country. I want to plan a roadtrip like this next summer. America has so much to see and so much natural beauty!
Phew! We knew 99% wouldn't have the patience to watch 22-minutes but we thought some might and didn't want to cut it down any further, so thanks for watching til the end! We tried hard to keep it entertaining :) So awesome you're planning a trip next summer too, where to? We're editing our "Great European Road Trip" video now so hopefully that can give you some ideas, too. Cheers Taylor and sorry it took so long to reply!
Can I join you Taylor ? 😅🙄Then you come to Paris !
My lil Sister June Karin Bunch she travels coast to coast USA working at National parks like Yellowstone and also in Taos
You have to see Asheville NC
America have the most diverse and well preserved national park in the world. So beautiful
Absolutely!
Very blessed
Thank you for recognizing the beauty of the US. It doesn't get said often enough. The US is a stunningly beautiful country, and the place is so huge that every type of climate and landscape is here. The diversity of environments is amazing. Americans should travel around their own country more.
Absolutely! Us Americans tend to forget how amazing our natural beauty is sometimes - nice to be reminded!
I've literally dropped a tear watching this feeling your happiness and your love with the great bond between you guys video was so beautiful nice edits good info and greatest shots.. I only want to hear 1 Amen from you to my wish to do same trip some day soon ..
Aww, thanks so much, man! Really appreciate it! We're just doing all we can, while we can, and hope a little bit of it inspires others to get out of their comfort zone and explore a little more, no matter what that means. Cheers!
This is all I ask for in my life. A roadtrip across the US in a motorhome and in good company.
I'm glad you guys had fun. I subscribed! Cheers.
Awesome! One day, Miguel! One of the best trips we've taken yet :)
@Mário Botelho Já há algum tempo que não era "reconhecido" pelo meu nome, mas não estava à espera que fosse num vídeo tão aleatório lol ;)
Desejo uma excelente viagem e que tudo corra bem. Um abraço!
the enthusiasm and positivity in this video gives me life
Awesome! So glad to hear it, Nickolas!
Guys, just thanks ! Thanks for sharing this with all of us ! My heart ❤️ is pounding at all this beauty ! I am beyond grateful! 🙏 thank you so much !
Have been waiting for this video to drop for so long - and it was every bit worth it. The overall positivity in your video is uplifting & infectious :)
Pratyush Jyoti Ghosh so glad you liked it!!
I LOVE road trips my best friend and I are quitting our jobs this summer are going on a cross country road trip and I’m going to vlog everything! I’m so excited
Awesome!
So cool
When will your vlogs start??
Samantha Elliott please let us know
OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. ITS SO AMAZING TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU TWO LOVE EACHTOHER AND HOW BEAUTIFUL AMERICA REALLY IS. THIS WAS SO NICE TO WATCH AND MADE ME WANT TO GO ON A ROADTRIP LIKE THIS- I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. LOVE YOU BOTH :)
AWW, THANKS SO MUCH MERE! THE LOVE IS REAL!
Yeah...I live in Oregon and compared to other states, it is really full of nature.
Love how Im watching this while I'm at work and you've quit and off traveling the world. America always looks amazing!
Hannah & Leon Vlogs thanks so much guys - so glad you enjoy them!
Awesome video you two! We’ve been fans for awhile and we’re glad you’re taking the plunge into full-time travel! Gorgeous footage. Love your energy. ¡Saludos! -Jim
Spanish and Go aww, thanks so much Jim! Trying to take advantage of every day as much as we can!
This video is just amazing. I myself recently returned from a californian road trip and have seen most of these places and indeed nothing can beat the human eye. Everything you see on pictures/vids just doesnt do these places the right. Usa has some much to offer that no matter how long you go it still would ve feel like you missed so much. Amazing guys!
Thanks so much Youssef!
This is so beautiful. We love seeing other couples road trippin' around the US! Literally uploading our own videos like this from our road trips right now!
Awesome! Awesome! Can't wait to see them!
Love everything about this video, the inspiring journey, the energy, self reflection, the positivity, creativity. Way to go guys and keep it up!
Kush Abdulloev thanks so much Kush!
This is the most amazing RUclips channel I’ve ever seen!! Thanks so much for making these videos! They’re amazing!
Aww, thanks so much Cali ! So glad you like the videos. Where would you like to see us explore next?
You definitely should have stayed in Washington longer, honestly one of the most beautiful states in the country
Absolutely agree! So much more to go back and explore!
Ben Luecken I know their are so many. But you recommend the best places in Washington
If you really want to see classic, old school America, you NEED to come to the Midwest. We’re the true backbone of the country ☺️
So much more to come back and explore more :)
What Doesn't Suck? Very true! You’re always welcome!! 💗
Naw you guys need to come to the south
@@ratface1208 Absolutely!
It's a reason yours probably is my favorite channel! Awesome video, again. Keep having an awesome trip!
Martin aww, thanks so much Martin!
Love your videos!! I am already addicted to your new series and can't wait to see more!!! 😁❤
Art Vandelay thanks so much Art! We’re filming in Greenland right now and how our “48 Hours in Sudan” episode coming out next week - can’t wait to share them with you!
Full time travel is the best! We're about to start a two-month west coast USA road trip soon, thanks for the tips and the preview!
World Heritage Journey woohoo! Have an amazing time guys!
What an epic video ... Love how much you're enjoying the trip together
Thanks so much Amine! :)
Your excitement over experiencing awesome nature and landscapes is so infectious. Thanks for sharing :)
Aww, so glad you liked it - we can't get enough of the nature!
Funny how we can enjoy the simple things in life e.g. clouds and woods when we don't have to work...great fun guys
So very true - thanks!
cleary one of the best video that i ever watch on youtube, you really did a great job. thanks for all that.
I'm about to go on a roadtrip through the states in 50 days and I stumbled across your channel...you guys look like so much fun and yes!! Great idea to wake up early and enjoy the sites before the rest of the world joins you!
What a beautiful video! Thank you guys for this amazing video. It's like a bucket list for anyone who wants to see America's natural beauties.
Absolutely! Glad you liked it! Where is your favorite spot in the USA?
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Yosemite National Park.
You've got another experience ! Carry on Jeff . We miss you.
For first time I saw a lots of joy in the world
:)
The trip was incredibly awesome! Thank for the vlog! I'm heading to US soon!
Thanks Farhan! Hope you have an amazing trip!
Excellent video, incredible landscapes, beautiful drone shots, fantastic adventure, incredible national parks ... wow! ... It makes you want to take the van and hit the road! Congratulations A big hug and a big like for you. Regards.
Love your video ! Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!
I am attempting to bring this lovely couple back on RUclips to do whatever they want, dance , sing or just talk to us.
Wow! Made me miss America even more... I cried when is as the grand canyon for the first time... Cried when I watched you there... I could feel it, taste it, smell it, hear it in my head... Sighs from deep within!
Aww, thanks Vanessa - so glad you liked it!
How very great a Video!! Thank you from Connecticut, USA!
Wow, what an amazing video you guys. Seeing how much you enjoy nature and each other is heartwarming. I've got a road trip in the US planned myself this Summer and this video has gotten me even more excited than I already was. Truly, thank you.
Awesome Jens, so glad you liked it and we could inspire you even if just a little bit! Where are you going on your road trip? Which states? Landmarks? Good luck!
We'll be up in the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest for our honeymoon: Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, Seattle and Olympic. Really looking forward to it, obviously :-)
Awesome trip and video capture of the trip. You covered some serious miles on your trip to see the highlights in each state. I've been to each of the areas you visited but NOT in 21 days. I've done if over multiple years. Great video and your enthusiasm is infectious :-)
I think we'll do it over multiple years the next time we do it haha - thanks Richard!
10yrs back when we were in San Diego explored these places...those were golden days of our lives...thanks for bringing the memories back...🙂
kancharla poojitha aww so cool!!
Omg it make me miss the US so much.. I so need to go back on a roadtrip! So many breathtaking places!!
So much more to see and explore!
Totally epic! 👍🏼
I’m from Oregon!! Glad you love it! In April my husband and I are going to Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Idaho! Can’t wait
What an awesome trip - have fun!
Utahn here living in Dubai. You had me tearing up upon seeing beautiful Moab. I am so glad you experienced the beauty of my great state as well as the Western USA. Great video!
Nina Scott aww, we love Utah! Jeff has tons of family in SLC so it was great to be able to explore so much of this great state together - and so much more to go back and see!
Thank you for this!!!!
extremly well made video! :) very entertaining
Thanks so much! Have you been?
I'm 18 and I'm planning with my mom going to a roadtrip to all the west coast of the US, I'm in Miami Florida and I'm so excited, after watching this video I just realized I have to do it before it's too late, 18 years and it feels like time flies by, we need to appreciate our lifespan in the Earth!
Thank You for Sharing Beautiful Video. Great Work !
Thanks so much, glad you like it!
Incredible and inspiring video guys! I got emotional watching it because you're so right. I've made it a goal to travel to at least one new place every year. I did Arizona last year, but I've really been contemplating just trying to cross off a few states in one bigger trip. National parks are a must! Thanks for this and keep up the awesome work... subscribed!!
Thanks so much! There is SO much to explore in the US, so much we never really even heard about. So excited to get back and explore more soon! Best of luck on your travels in 2019 :)
Great video! It looks like you got to see some amazing sites and fortunately had some amazing weather! Enjoy the States! See you in our travels...
I literally started crying when yall hiked Delicate Arch. Did that hike two years ago in the middle of the night with my two favorite people in the world. Gosh how I miss that💕💔
irene gomez aww how cool! For sure one of our favorite hikes ever!
I live on the East Coast and have always wanted to go out west! Thanks for the inspiration, this video was amazing :)
Thanks Olivia, Go for it!
Thank you guys for video it’s awesome it was great
glad you like it!
Everything in this video is beautiful. Thank for sharing.
Aww, thanks so much!
Sad to see that you missed yosemite! You guys visited some of my favorite places in the western side of the USA. Next time, come to the east coast! There's so much to see here too!
Megan Marie so much more to some back and see! Although we live in Amsterdam now, Jeff grew up on the East Coast so we have a lot there to explore more of as well!
this made me so happy - to see how happy you guys are during this. This is something I dream of but don't have th courage to just leave my job and college to do this... Maybe some time in life..
Aww, thanks so much - so glad you liked it! Hopefully one day you can go on an adventure wherever you want to explore!
OMG guys I loved this video so much!. I think everything of you did was amazing and the way that you show it to us was just perfect!, thank you so much
Aww, thanks so much Nicole! Have you ever done a road trip or are you planning one soon?
@@WhatDoesntSuck hellooo, I'm going to be for a year in US and I'm going to have my weekends free of work, so I want to do a lot of road trips and visit a lot of national parks, and your videos are going to help me a lot to plan everything because I have never been in US
@@nicolecastaneda753 So awesome - good luck and enjoy!
Thank you guys for giving me some pointers whilst I plan an epic road trip 💕
Wow. I love to see those majestic trees.
I did this trip and I think about it every day sense. I cant wait to travel again!
So much more here for you guys to explore but glad you experienced some of the best the country has to offer
Absolutely! Love finding new nature to fall in love with in my own country :)
I love your videos man. Really enjoyable to watch
Thanks so much! Glad you like them!
@@WhatDoesntSuck Can I ask what camera you use? The images are so damn good.
@@krikke2109 iPhone 7 :)
Me and My husband are planning to travel across the US by van. WOW I was nervous to quit my job. Its just soo wonderful to see those things and how you guys are show ur feelings throught this video. I love it! Can't wait to start our new adventure
This really does deserve more views. Never seen the US from such an angle
Makes me really looking forward to my 4 week roadtrip in September. Can't wait!
Safe travels
Awesome! Where are you most looking forward to?
@@WhatDoesntSuck Probably the slot canyons, some special hikes and of course the sunsets and sunrises
Weeelll you guys have just realised my dream
Aww - thanks for the comment Daphnee - it's a trip of a lifetime and I'm sure you'll go soon enough!
That is the perfect reason to do the dreams True ! To be happy!!
Its a wonderful video guys. Thanks a lot for that!😳🔥.
Thanks so much, Shanaa!
I am having a traveling mood all over again on your videos.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, John!
Amazing thank you for sharing, hope to manifest a US road trip in the future 🌹 Love Grace and Blessings to All 💚
Thanks so much!
Guys it's incredible ! Breathtaking video 😱
Kilian thanks so much Kilian!
Brilliant filming along with fun commentary making me yearn for my next trip from Great Britain to the USA which is planned for March 2019. Bring it on and best wishes on your future travels.
Thanks so much Kenneth! What states are on your list for March?
@@WhatDoesntSuck The main purpose of our visit is to take in the tennis tournament at Indian Wells though we hope to do as many beaches as we can in Southern California and also Palm Springs which I have visited before as I love the laid back atmosphere. Our trip is only for one week so we are limited in how far we can travel but we are planning a longer trip in 2020 when my eldest Grandson gets married in Las Vegas. Boy, do I love the USA and watching videos like yours makes me yearn for my future travels.
@@KSF190150 Sounds amazing!! Enjoy it all for us!
This vid is actually pretty cool. I'm from Chicago, and live in the Florida keys, and have never crossed west of the Mississippi, but that's definitely on my bucket list to see the west coast. It just looks like an amazing vibe out there, like surfing, nice summer drives, less food culture and more music culture. Some day though
Thanks man! Yea, the US is so awesome because it has SO many different vibes and cultures in each state - like a ton of countries in one!
You are sooooo super cute and sweet (together). It was so much watching you both. Thank you for taking us with you!!!
Aww, thanks so much Jane! We've got a couple more fun episodes coming out soon!
Enjoyed this very much.
oh my God, I fell in love with this country, with this wonderful view
Thanks so much - glad you liked it!
USA > every other country, you should see the east coast for more historic stuff and its home to the most beautiful town in the state
@@memefeed2147 Jeff is from the East Coast and is American, we've explored it all :)
Best road trip video i have ever watched!!
Aww, thanks so much Sammy!
I can't believe this guy did the most driving!!!! husband material 😄😄
Haha - all of the driving, always! Unless she wants to :)
Love your enthusiasm and excitement!!
How long I have been waiting this 😃!!
So happy to share it!
Wow I just subscribed your channel lost of work in this video ,mind blowing editing
Just wow guys
Thanks so much, Davender. So glad you like it!
We are also on an epic road trip around the USA visiting national parks and I recognized so many of these beautiful areas in this video. Great video!!
Awesome! Which has been your favorite so far?
For us- the Channel Islands were so great! We liked lassen, pinnacles and the hotsprings at big bend💕
This video just inspired me! Great!
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing your excitement, very nice video. I can't believe how rude some people are commenting. Going out west for 6 weeks ourself, so excited. Keep your spirits up, you doing a really nice job vlogging 👍❤️
these 2 are happy af love it
Love you guys down to earth style.
Amazing trip, amazing video
Definitely travel and explore is the ever best activity in the world!!
Amen to that!
Best roadtrip video. Ever.
Best Western U.S. vlog I've seen and I agree so much to appreciate here for less than going overseas. Great job!
Thanks so much! We can't wait to get back :)
I'm heading out this summer on a road trip out west. I own a RAV4 and using that. I put a mattress in the back and am going to be camping out of it the whole time, staying on public lands. I don't know how long I'm going to stay out there, I'm thinking at least two months. There is so much to see and I want to see it all! I can't wait!
THAT IS SO AWESOME! Best of luck!
I don´t know you guys... but this video made me so happy for you!!
Aww, thank you so much Wendy!!! That means a lot to us :)
Amazing guys❤️
Enjoyed the video! I have always loved the west!! Every year I can't wait to return!!!
Thanks Jeff!
I love the West too--but there's beautiful scenery in the East as well. Different than the West, but still stunning.