I live in Texas and all my daughter wanted for her 16th birthday was to drive 3 hours to have Buc-ee's BBQ sandwiches and snacks. So we took a day trip to the Ft. Worth area and back. It was so worth it!
Buccees is privately owned, and they treat their employees well. They get the perks like health insurance, 401k’s with matching, paid vacations, etc, that employees at gas stations and convenience stores do not usually get. I suspect that is a big part of their success as a business… their employees actually care about their jobs.
In the United States, a "burger" is a ground meat patty served on a hamburger bun. However, if you happen to come across a ground meat patty placed between slices of bread with melted cheese and onions, that would be known as a "patty melt." While sandwiches can certainly use buns, they do not necessarily contain a ground meat patty and, therefore, are referred to as sandwiches. For instance, a chicken burger would feature a ground chicken patty, whereas a chicken sandwich would be made with chicken breast or other cuts of chicken.
We have our first Buc-ee’s in Colorado. It opened last month. It’s 74,000 square feet, 116 fueling pumps, 12 EV charging stations. Buc-ee’s are a great addition to any community.
Yeah, it's the same here in Wisconsin. They are planning to build a 75,000-square-foot Buc-ee's with 120 gas pumps just north of Madison. Construction is set to start later this year.
This is the Buc-ee's location in New Braunfels, Texas. It is about 15 miles away from my front door. I go by all the time for gas as they have some of the best gas prices in town. They also have over 100 gas pumps so you never have to wait. The Store is always busy but they have about 65 - 100 employees working at any one time so it is very well organized chaos. It is an incredible place and a must-not-miss stop when visiting. It is not a place to go for your regular groceries but is ideal for Buc-ee's branded special items. An interesting fact is that they are a gas station and not a truck stop, big rigs are not allowed to park in the lot. The parking lot has about 1000 parking spaces but no big rigs are allowed. Also, they have amazing food but are not a restaurant, they have no seating inside or out. You purchase your food and eat in your car! I LOVE IT!
Who cares? And come on can’t be THAT much bigger. Americas obsession with bigger bigger bigger is just gross and embarrassing. I was always embarrassed to be American but wow the last 8yrs has been godawful bad. Trust I’d have moved to a different country DECADES ago if I could.
From Texas...Only way I eat brisket is the sliced beef sandwich, on a hamburger bun. You can also get it in chopped beef, like she did in the video. The sliced beef tends to be more lean while the chopped is more fatty. Another awesome way is to get the loaded baked potato with brisket, butter, cheese sour cream, green onions and bacon.
I'm a truck driver, who's from Texas. Buckees is a MUST on any road trip with the family. As for buckees not allowing semi trucks, that mainly comes from how messy truck stop parking lots have become, same with overnighters traveling, alot of Walmarts now don't allow semi trucks or overnight parking, but Walmart seems to be much more linient.
Jerky came from a time before refrigeration to preserve meat for long term. The fresh meat was jerked into strips and dried either in the sun or preferably over seasoned (hickory, mesquite, etc) smoke. Pickled eggs were to preserve eggs from a summertime excess to be used in winter when the hens lay fewer. They can be fresh for cooking or boiled eggs with spices. Kolaches are from the areas of Texas settled by Czech people. I've never seen the giant ones. Usually they are dinner roll sized with a little sausage and maybe jalapeño. 😋 When you come, visit the town of West, Texas for fabulous Czech food. West is a specific town not just a direction.
Kolache (Koláč in Czech) just means cake/pie. What Texans make with sausage have absolutely nothing to do with Czech food. If anything, they would be called Klobásník, but they're not that common in a lot of Czechia.
@@chrisr267 they were brought to texas by czech immigrants, OP is correct. they originally were sweet and filled with jelly or fruit. over time they fused with texas and mexican cuisine and started putting sausages, jalapenos, cheese etc. in them. they still make the sweet versions of them they just also make the meat filled versions now, and they are all called the same thing. kolaches. to texans its more about the type of sweet bread that is used and it being filled with something. pigs in a blanket are basically the same thing, but in texas aren't kolaches because of the difference in bread used.
At most Walmart's you can stay overnight but a lot are no longer open 24/7 after covid. There is a restaurant/gift shop called Cracker Barrel that has designated parking spots for vans and rv's to park at overnight! Its a relatively cheap restaurant and is themed with old west style Americana. I think its something you'd enjoy taking a look at
Yes, you can park an RV (or van or whatever) overnight at Walmart. But they have no place for emptying the wastewater tanks or refilling the fresh water tank.
Jerky is delicious and entertaining on a long, boring drive through featureless landscapes. The flavor awakens your taste buds and the chewiness of the meat keeps your mouth entertained longer than other styles of meat. It is usually bought in small packages that may be weeks or months old, and can still taste good. But the best way is to find a place that makes its own brand and get it fresh. When I lived in Utah we would make a two hour drive into the mountains just to get the jerky made by a family owned business in the middle of nowhere. They had beef, deer, antelope, moose and turkey jerky.
Some Walmart you can stay overnight, but you always want to check with the employees first before you decide to sleep on their property. Love me some beef jerky, if you get good beef jerky it's not too tough.
There are websites that list which Walmart locations allow overnight parking. Also, if you can't stay there, there will be signs saying so. Our Walmart used to be open 24hrs, except Christmas. Since cv-one-nine, both Walmart and McDonald's have removed the never close policy, but the lot at Walmart is still open for overnighters.
They are going to build two new ones here in Florida bringing our total to 4 in the state! The newest announced is set to be the newest world’s largest bucee’s!
As you may guess, it takes a lot to impress an American when it comes to size. But the first time I visited a Buc-cees in middle Georgia, I was impressed. So many food options, fun souvenirs, and the cleanest restrooms anywhere. There are so many gas pumps that finding a place to fill up is also not a problem. Absolute genius of a company.
Oh goodness Andre. The sliced brisket sandwich at Buc-ees is really good. The brisket is really tender. There is so much food to choose from all made right there fresh in the store. Please come to Texas. We would love to have you here. You can fix your cholesterol when you get back home 😁. Much ❤ and blessings from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸
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We finally got one of these in Georgia and I absolutely love it! I don't get to go very often because it's almost 2 hours away, but it is really good and yes the barbecue is really good there! I love the brisket!
My friend taught me how to make home made beef jerky. Commercial jerky is hard to chew, dried beef. Home made is tender. There is also turkey jerky & a few other kinds. Also, MANY seasonings.
I love to watch Kara & Nate’s videos. Their world travels are nothing short of amazing. When Covid happened they toured the USA. This is one of many fun videos they have made and I highly recommend their channel for those interested in travel.
It's probably best to ask the manager at Walmart first if you want to avoid having police knocking on your door telling you to move on. Some will allow overnight stays, and others won't.
Jerky is one of the best survival foods, because it stays good for a very long time. It tastes much better than it looks. We never went hunting, fishing, hiking, camping or on a trip without it. Because winters here can be so harsh, it's common to have a bag, box(milk crate), bucket or tote in the vehicle with a make shift survival kit. The kit usually contains extra socks(usually wool). a wool blanket, road flares, survival candles with some form of fire starter, Jerky, Nuts, Chocolate... I like to add Honey, peanut butter and some form of cracker. 1 thing that's overlooked to often is a multivitamin.
The bagged ice in those freezers are generally used only for putting in coolers to keep sealed drinks cold. That's not a burger, burger is ONLY with a ground meat patty.
Yeah, most Walmarts will let you park overnight and sleep, but make it VERY clear that this will be all you're doing. No generators, no lights, no noise, etc. As long as it looks like nobody's home, nobody cares. Pull in, draw all the curtains, shut it all down and snooze til' light.
If you are going on a road trip across the US, beef jerky is a must snack, but stay away from the name brand Oberto, Jack Links, beef jerrky. This Bucee's brand looks pretty good.
Kara & Nate have one of the best travel channels on RUclips, known mostly for their Asian, European & extreme adventure videos. But you should check out more their US travels, mostly from 2020, but also more recently.
Dr.Pepper is good. It is not a cola drink and tastes different. Beef jerky was originally eaten by indigenous populations to keep doing travel and to last over a long period of time. cowboys in the 1800's kept beef jerky as a food item that did not spoil during long travel. Jerky was made to preserve meat and prevent waste after meat was cut. Wa b at could not be consumed immediately, was dried into jerky.
They probably don’t allow trucks because they bring lot lizards. They want to keep them family friendly I’m sure. For those not from the U.S. a lot lizard is a “working girl”. They don’t want to bring down the brand I’m sure.
A lot of gas stations that are directly off the interstates are "truck stops" and you can definitely park overnight at many of them , as well as Walmart although Walmart is getting funny about it at some locations. Cracker Barrel also has specific parking for RVs and is a nice little known spot for overnight.
if you rent a small RV or van you'll have many cheap campsites/campgrounds with showers to stay at...plus campgrounds are far safer then walmart...tons of crackheads roam W
Re: the breakfast item that wasn't a taco --- There is a HUGE population in parts of Texas whose ancestors came to Texas from central Europe - various ethnic groups from Germany, Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. Conversational Czech was one of the largest language classes at the college in Houston where my Dad taught. One thing the immigrants brought with them was a Czech / Slovak pastry called koláč, with a slightly sweet yeast dough and usually a fruit filling. In Texas they became kolaches, and since Texans are all about the meat, the most popular kolaches here are filled with sausage and cheese.
Cracker Barrel restaurants sometimes allow overnighters in their RV parking area. You have to check with management though. Cracker Barrels are always right off of most interstate highways, so they are easy to find.
Some Walmarts don't allow overnight parking, but many do. Also, any of the big truck stops have free parking spaces. These businesses know most people will purchase something during their stay.
I don't see him complaining about it. It's simply something he isn't familiar with or used to. I am sure if you started reacting to Portuguese videos you would find things that stick out, or seem odd to you. Everything in life is relative.
Regarding staying at a Walmart parking lot for your trip in an RV… it might be free but horrible! Maybe for a night but the whole RV experience is going to an RV PARK and sitting out grilling hiking going for a swim if there is a pool or lake and talking with the other travelers
No doubt, going on vacation in a Walmart parking lot is a terrible idea lol. Taking into account all the money and time spent to go sit in that parking lot, there wouldn't be anything free about it. Because it would be a total waste of a trip and a guaranteed awful experience for a multitude of reasons. Better off just staying home. Plus there's no hook ups for water or electricity,... because it's a store parking lot. That'll add an extra layer of awful lol. RV park or campground is the only way to go... like the OP said, the entire point of an RV is to see the country, experience the outdoors and the nature, camp out, cook out, meet fellow travelers etc.
@WonderMonkey-xp3xk How did you come to that conclusion? I didn't say anything at all about widespread types of travel, or the ways in which people typically travel. The only thing my comment was about is the difference between camping out in an RV park/campground as opposed to parking an RV in a Walmart parking lot.
Jerky is just cooked dried spiced meat that is preserved for long term protein consumption. Not the biggest fan myself but if your camping, hiking, traveling or dieting it's good to have around.
I wouldn’t sleep all the time at a Walmart because some Walmart don’t allow it but there are rest stops on the highways that you could pull over and take a nap on. Otherwise, RV parks are the most viable we have traveling or getting a state park pass, and then pay a small fee to park at a state park or national park
Modern manufactured jerky is often marinated, prepared with a seasoned spice rub or liquid, or smoked with low heat (usually under 70 °C/160 °F). Store-bought jerky commonly includes sweeteners such as brown sugar. Jerky is ready-to-eat, needs no additional preparation and can be stored for months without refrigeration. To ensure maximum shelf-life, a proper protein-to-moisture content is required in the final cured product. Many products which are sold as jerky consist of highly processed, chopped and formed meat rather than traditional sliced whole-muscle meat.[citation needed] These products may contain more fat, but moisture content, as in the whole-muscle product, must meet a 0.75 to 1 moisture-to protein ratio in the US. Cowboys chewed this on the trail .. I like mine spicy hot and dry
we're gonna get a 75,000 square foot Buc-ees here in Southern Arizona....there's actually a few castles here in the states....sometimes gas station food is better than a regular restaurant....we have a Maverik & you can get food custom made....lol the kind of bread doesn't determine if its called a burger or sandwich....if its got ground up meat on it then you can call it burger otherwise its a sandwich....some jerky is good & some is not it just depends on brands & flavors & kind of meat used....its eaten by cowboys nowadays as well as everyone else....Dr. Pepper is so amazing they made candy & an ice cream flavor from it....I prefer Coke....a gas station & a truck stop are a little different....yes they have free overnight parking at Walmart for truckers & RV & motorhomes....do it with a car cus RV is expensive both for rental fees & gas....breakfast tacos & burritos are a must....omg yes mixing sodas together is called a suicide & I love doing it & definitely something you should try....you can also do it with icee or slushie flavors as well
I have breakfast burritos quite frequently. Sometimes I get them at a restaurant and other times, I make my own. They freeze and reheat easily. I use sausage, eggs, cheese, and diced green chilies. We eat lots of different kinds of food on “hamburger buns.” Some of them are interesting breads shaped like a hamburger bun, too. I don’t know whether to be happy about it or not, but my area is getting North Carolina’s very first Buc-ee’s.
About half of Wal-Marts allow overnight RV parking, of those about half are located in areas where it is probably not safe to do so. As a general rule in larger cities Wal-Marts are mostly located in the less safe areas, but in smaller towns that only have one Wal-Mart they are located in prime real estate areas. In other words if a city is big enough to have 5 Wal-Marts, 1 is in a good area where you don't mind being, 1 or 2 will be in high crime areas where you should not be surprised if you are assaulted in the parking lot, or your car is broken into while you are shopping in the daytime, and you should simple stay away at night, the others are somewhere in the middle. Wal-Mart also tends to not allow overnight RV parking near popular tourist areas, near popular lakes, beaches, touristy towns, etc.
Buc-ees first opened in Texas, and it was only recently they branched out to other states. I’ve never had their barbecue brisket sandwich, but I love their jerky is dried thin sliced beef that’s seasoned…..so many flavors. Beaver nuggets, Dr Pepper…..as you said people who drink Dr Pepper usually don’t drink coke. You’ve got to try jerky, you’ll love it. Breakfast tacos are everywhere in Texas.
This is the former "biggest" Buc-ee's, located in New Braunfel's, TX. I visit here a couple of times a year and I always gas up here for the return trip back home.
There are Nucc-ees in several states along the interstate hightwaus. We call them travel plazas I've been to 2. At 3am the place is empty, no food is being cooked. At 10am the parking lot is full, and the place is crowed.,with food being cooked and wrapped up. ICE, next time you get a chance compare a cool soda to one sitting in ice for 2 hours 🥶 (ice cold) tell me which one tastes better.
Well, Walmart won’t give you the hook ups you need for a RV trip. You could likely stay the night there, but I wouldn’t - just knowing how Walmarts are. If you do RV you’ll have to park at Rv places to charge electric and flush the facilities.
I love Dr. Pepper. Buc-ee's bbq sandwiches are amazing. Not all Walmarts allow overnight parking so I'd check first. A kolache is a piece of smoked sausage and cheese wrapped in a dough similar to a roll and then baked. Haven't tried them at Buc-ees but the ones that the local family owned donut shop makes are delicious.
anytime you go on a road trip in the south, stopping at buccees is basically a tradition at this point. and yes they do have good bbq, but don’t expect that at any other gas station lol
I’m originally from NYC but the first time I went to Bucees I became obsessed. One just opened in Colorado where I live now and I drive an hour just to get the sliced brisket sandwich, the brisket breakfast burrito , cinnamon pecans and of course beaver nuggets. U have them once and you’ll be hooked.
Not for long, they are building the new biggest one in a location in Tx soon. It originated in Tx, so it only makes sense to have the biggest one back in Tx again.
There’s 120 gas pumps and our car broke down at a gas pump. We had to have a tow truck come to us. The tow company wanted to know where we were, it was easy pump 37
NOT ALL, but some truckers prefer big-rig stations for several reasons: the gas is easier, there are usually showers, real sit-down meal/diner, and, um, ladies of the evening. Pretty sure Buc-cee's was trying to keep the place very family-friendly.
If you are traveling in an RV, it is better to stop at a campground for most nights. That way you can plug into electricity instead of using up fuel running your generator, refill your water tanks, and dump your waste tank. Most RV campgrounds are reasonably priced. Vans may have only a composting toilet or none at all and no water tanks so a Wal-Mart parking lot would be a better option for that type of vehicle.
Im from Texas and have been to that very Buc-ee's many times. This is older as you can tell almost everyone has the pandemic masks on. There is an even bigger Buc--ee's in Tennessee which is now the largest. I've also been o that one on my travels. But quite honestly, at that point, they are so big, you really can't tell the difference unless you start counting the number of stuff like pumps, bathrooms stalls, etc. The roasted nuts are fantastic!
As a Texan- they got the wrong beef jerky. The pre-packaged ones aren’t good. They actually have a meat counter with tons of in-house smoked flavors. Even salmon jerky. That’s some of the most tender and satisfying jerky I’ve ever had.
I’ve been to this exact Buc-ee’s many times. I love their candied pecans. My only complaint is that the jerky is expensive. But then again, most jerky is expensive. Also, I believe they’re building an even bigger Buc-ee’s somewhere too.
The soda suicide is a thing that my friends and I did when we were young too. Mixing every type of soda available into one cup. I never thought about it, but I suppose this would be a very American thing for kids to do.
In an RV; whether a motorhome, trailer, or van; highway rest areas are ideal for overnights. Out west, lots of federal land near the highway is also good for overnights or stays up to 14 days (all free). Walmart is my last resort, but okay when nothing else is available.
Some of the best chicken strips ive had came from convenience stores. A lot of non-franchise convenience stores have really good hot food. From chicken to burritos to jalapeno poppers and much more
There are 9 states that have at least 1 buc ee's gas stations. South Carolina will be opening a 2nd location in 2025 in the upstate area. There's a location that opened relatively recently in the low country. I wonder if they will also build one in the midlands area. All 3 have major interstate roadways that would be great for travelers.
Andre, I agree that you should consider renting a travel camper! You can typically park overnight for free at Walmart, truck stops, hotels, hospitals, Cracker Barrel, Planet Fitness, and Home Depot. Make sure to ask for permission! See you when you come to Texas!🤠🎉 Make sure to come in October during the state fair and good weather!😊
Love watching your reactions! As for parking overnight - America is covered in RV parks and camping sites where you can park and sleep. Most are away from the city though, in pretty natural areas (there are city ones around major attractions like Disneyland.) So if you want to park and sleep in the city, then yes Walmart is an easy choice.
I live in Texas and all my daughter wanted for her 16th birthday was to drive 3 hours to have Buc-ee's BBQ sandwiches and snacks. So we took a day trip to the Ft. Worth area and back. It was so worth it!
Buccees is privately owned, and they treat their employees well. They get the perks like health insurance, 401k’s with matching, paid vacations, etc, that employees at gas stations and convenience stores do not usually get. I suspect that is a big part of their success as a business… their employees actually care about their jobs.
I keep hearing they are well paid (which I also looked up), but they are not treated very well. I have no personal experience, but I have to wonder
@@bruceh4180 Hmm, the ones I’ve seen in Texas seem to have happy employees?
Beef Jerky was/is not only used by cowboys, but natives of the North and South American countinents. It was a way to preserve meat.
Even made in Finland, available at most supermarkets. Weird that it's not available in Portugal.
Cowboys
In the United States, a "burger" is a ground meat patty served on a hamburger bun. However, if you happen to come across a ground meat patty placed between slices of bread with melted cheese and onions, that would be known as a "patty melt." While sandwiches can certainly use buns, they do not necessarily contain a ground meat patty and, therefore, are referred to as sandwiches. For instance, a chicken burger would feature a ground chicken patty, whereas a chicken sandwich would be made with chicken breast or other cuts of chicken.
We have our first Buc-ee’s in Colorado. It opened last month. It’s 74,000 square feet, 116 fueling pumps, 12 EV charging stations. Buc-ee’s are a great addition to any community.
Yeah, it's the same here in Wisconsin. They are planning to build a 75,000-square-foot Buc-ee's with 120 gas pumps just north of Madison. Construction is set to start later this year.
This is the Buc-ee's location in New Braunfels, Texas. It is about 15 miles away from my front door. I go by all the time for gas as they have some of the best gas prices in town. They also have over 100 gas pumps so you never have to wait.
The Store is always busy but they have about 65 - 100 employees working at any one time so it is very well organized chaos. It is an incredible place and a must-not-miss stop when visiting. It is not a place to go for your regular groceries but is ideal for Buc-ee's branded special items.
An interesting fact is that they are a gas station and not a truck stop, big rigs are not allowed to park in the lot. The parking lot has about 1000 parking spaces but no big rigs are allowed. Also, they have amazing food but are not a restaurant, they have no seating inside or out. You purchase your food and eat in your car! I LOVE IT!
This is an older video. The biggest Buc-ee’s location now is in Kodak, TN, and it is in fact an otherworldly experience.
we did a day trip up to Daytona FL just to see Buckee's!
They are building a bigger one back in Texas where it belongs.
TN is not otherworldly..its other stately
@@Bozemanjustinwe’re trying to legalize first cousin marriage here… 😖
Who cares? And come on can’t be THAT much bigger. Americas obsession with bigger bigger bigger is just gross and embarrassing. I was always embarrassed to be American but wow the last 8yrs has been godawful bad. Trust I’d have moved to a different country DECADES ago if I could.
From Texas...Only way I eat brisket is the sliced beef sandwich, on a hamburger bun. You can also get it in chopped beef, like she did in the video. The sliced beef tends to be more lean while the chopped is more fatty. Another awesome way is to get the loaded baked potato with brisket, butter, cheese sour cream, green onions and bacon.
I'm a truck driver, who's from Texas. Buckees is a MUST on any road trip with the family. As for buckees not allowing semi trucks, that mainly comes from how messy truck stop parking lots have become, same with overnighters traveling, alot of Walmarts now don't allow semi trucks or overnight parking, but Walmart seems to be much more linient.
Think that second "walmart' should maybe say Buc-ees instead
Jerky came from a time before refrigeration to preserve meat for long term. The fresh meat was jerked into strips and dried either in the sun or preferably over seasoned (hickory, mesquite, etc) smoke.
Pickled eggs were to preserve eggs from a summertime excess to be used in winter when the hens lay fewer. They can be fresh for cooking or boiled eggs with spices.
Kolaches are from the areas of Texas settled by Czech people. I've never seen the giant ones. Usually they are dinner roll sized with a little sausage and maybe jalapeño. 😋
When you come, visit the town of West, Texas for fabulous Czech food. West is a specific town not just a direction.
Kolache (Koláč in Czech) just means cake/pie. What Texans make with sausage have absolutely nothing to do with Czech food. If anything, they would be called Klobásník, but they're not that common in a lot of Czechia.
@@chrisr267 they were brought to texas by czech immigrants, OP is correct. they originally were sweet and filled with jelly or fruit. over time they fused with texas and mexican cuisine and started putting sausages, jalapenos, cheese etc. in them. they still make the sweet versions of them they just also make the meat filled versions now, and they are all called the same thing. kolaches. to texans its more about the type of sweet bread that is used and it being filled with something. pigs in a blanket are basically the same thing, but in texas aren't kolaches because of the difference in bread used.
At most Walmart's you can stay overnight but a lot are no longer open 24/7 after covid. There is a restaurant/gift shop called Cracker Barrel that has designated parking spots for vans and rv's to park at overnight! Its a relatively cheap restaurant and is themed with old west style Americana. I think its something you'd enjoy taking a look at
The BBQ is excellent at Buckee's. The beaver chips are potato chips they make themselves.
Even jerky meats were put in pemmican and even soups and stews during the harsh Minnesota winter months. Natives also dried berries and herbs
Yes, you can park an RV (or van or whatever) overnight at Walmart. But they have no place for emptying the wastewater tanks or refilling the fresh water tank.
Jerky is delicious and entertaining on a long, boring drive through featureless landscapes. The flavor awakens your taste buds and the chewiness of the meat keeps your mouth entertained longer than other styles of meat. It is usually bought in small packages that may be weeks or months old, and can still taste good. But the best way is to find a place that makes its own brand and get it fresh. When I lived in Utah we would make a two hour drive into the mountains just to get the jerky made by a family owned business in the middle of nowhere. They had beef, deer, antelope, moose and turkey jerky.
Some Walmart you can stay overnight, but you always want to check with the employees first before you decide to sleep on their property. Love me some beef jerky, if you get good beef jerky it's not too tough.
There are websites that list which Walmart locations allow overnight parking. Also, if you can't stay there, there will be signs saying so. Our Walmart used to be open 24hrs, except Christmas. Since cv-one-nine, both Walmart and McDonald's have removed the never close policy, but the lot at Walmart is still open for overnighters.
i'm in Florida where there are a number of Buc-ees. They are pretty amazing. It's like a huge retail store mixed with great food of all descriptions
They are going to build two new ones here in Florida bringing our total to 4 in the state! The newest announced is set to be the newest world’s largest bucee’s!
And is located in Ocala,the new Buc'ees.
As you may guess, it takes a lot to impress an American when it comes to size. But the first time I visited a Buc-cees in middle Georgia, I was impressed. So many food options, fun souvenirs, and the cleanest restrooms anywhere. There are so many gas pumps that finding a place to fill up is also not a problem. Absolute genius of a company.
Oh goodness Andre. The sliced brisket sandwich at Buc-ees is really good. The brisket is really tender. There is so much food to choose from all made right there fresh in the store.
Please come to Texas. We would love to have you here. You can fix your cholesterol when you get back home 😁.
Much ❤ and blessings from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸
I think this couple are the same ones I watched a video about Portugal. I wish you would react to it and let us know if you agree with them. Thanks for all the entertainment and laughs!
We finally got one of these in Georgia and I absolutely love it! I don't get to go very often because it's almost 2 hours away, but it is really good and yes the barbecue is really good there! I love the brisket!
My friend taught me how to make home made beef jerky. Commercial jerky is hard to chew, dried beef.
Home made is tender.
There is also turkey jerky & a few other kinds.
Also, MANY seasonings.
Walmart is cracking down on overnight parking. Not all Walmarts let you park overnight. You can stay at rest areas.
You can not sleep overnight at rest areas in some states
My husband and I hosted my little nephew when he was maybe 8 or 10… he said “ you guys eat a lot of food from gas stations!” Yes we do!
Remember these prices are pre Covid! Over 3 years ago they filmed this
It’s not the biggest anymore either.
Yes beef jerky was a staple of the old west and cowboys. After curing it does not need refrigeration.
Beef Jerky is dehydrated/treated beef. Cowboys and the old military carried and ate it. There is also all kinds of other "Jerky's" like chicken jerky.
I love to watch Kara & Nate’s videos. Their world travels are nothing short of amazing. When Covid happened they toured the USA. This is one of many fun videos they have made and I highly recommend their channel for those interested in travel.
It's probably best to ask the manager at Walmart first if you want to avoid having police knocking on your door telling you to move on. Some will allow overnight stays, and others won't.
Did you notice the doors in the bathrooms go almost all the way to the floor?
Jerky is one of the best survival foods, because it stays good for a very long time. It tastes much better than it looks. We never went hunting, fishing, hiking, camping or on a trip without it.
Because winters here can be so harsh, it's common to have a bag, box(milk crate), bucket or tote in the vehicle with a make shift survival kit.
The kit usually contains extra socks(usually wool). a wool blanket, road flares, survival candles with some form of fire starter, Jerky, Nuts, Chocolate... I like to add Honey, peanut butter and some form of cracker. 1 thing that's overlooked to often is a multivitamin.
The bagged ice in those freezers are generally used only for putting in coolers to keep sealed drinks cold.
That's not a burger, burger is ONLY with a ground meat patty.
Beaver, Squirrel, Rat, and pretty much any animal is fair game. And we put everything on bread.
Yeah, most Walmarts will let you park overnight and sleep, but make it VERY clear that this will be all you're doing. No generators, no lights, no noise, etc. As long as it looks like nobody's home, nobody cares. Pull in, draw all the curtains, shut it all down and snooze til' light.
Cowboys used jerky because it as cured and would last and traveled well.
I live in Texas about 20 minutes from a Buc-ee’s. I drive there probably 2-3 a month for the bbq brisket sandwich.
If you are going on a road trip across the US, beef jerky is a must snack, but stay away from the name brand Oberto, Jack Links, beef jerrky. This Bucee's brand looks pretty good.
Oberto Peppered beef jerky is about the only one I care to eat. What's your beef with Oberto?
Kara & Nate have one of the best travel channels on RUclips, known mostly for their Asian, European & extreme adventure videos. But you should check out
more their US travels, mostly from 2020, but also more recently.
I hope he reacts to more of their stuff. It’s amazing
A breakfast taco , is usually scrambled eggs with sausage and cheese onions and peppers and cheese , rolled in a tortilla
Dr.Pepper is good. It is not a cola drink and tastes different.
Beef jerky was originally eaten by indigenous populations to keep doing travel and to last over a long period of time. cowboys in the 1800's kept beef jerky as a food item that did not spoil during long travel. Jerky was made to preserve meat and prevent waste after meat was cut. Wa b at could not be consumed immediately, was dried into jerky.
They probably don’t allow trucks because they bring lot lizards. They want to keep them family friendly I’m sure. For those not from the U.S. a lot lizard is a “working girl”. They don’t want to bring down the brand I’m sure.
A lot of gas stations that are directly off the interstates are "truck stops" and you can definitely park overnight at many of them , as well as Walmart although Walmart is getting funny about it at some locations. Cracker Barrel also has specific parking for RVs and is a nice little known spot for overnight.
if you rent a small RV or van you'll have many cheap campsites/campgrounds with showers to stay at...plus campgrounds are far safer then walmart...tons of crackheads roam W
Re: the breakfast item that wasn't a taco --- There is a HUGE population in parts of Texas whose ancestors came to Texas from central Europe - various ethnic groups from Germany, Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. Conversational Czech was one of the largest language classes at the college in Houston where my Dad taught. One thing the immigrants brought with them was a Czech / Slovak pastry called koláč, with a slightly sweet yeast dough and usually a fruit filling. In Texas they became kolaches, and since Texans are all about the meat, the most popular kolaches here are filled with sausage and cheese.
Cracker Barrel restaurants sometimes allow overnighters in their RV parking area. You have to check with management though. Cracker Barrels are always right off of most interstate highways, so they are easy to find.
Some Walmarts don't allow overnight parking, but many do. Also, any of the big truck stops have free parking spaces. These businesses know most people will purchase something during their stay.
You complain about ice, but spend time in the hot dry West, and you'll appreciate a cold drink more than a warm one.
I don't see him complaining about it. It's simply something he isn't familiar with or used to. I am sure if you started reacting to Portuguese videos you would find things that stick out, or seem odd to you. Everything in life is relative.
Their beef brisket sandwich is epic
Regarding staying at a Walmart parking lot for your trip in an RV… it might be free but horrible! Maybe for a night but the whole RV experience is going to an RV PARK and sitting out grilling hiking going for a swim if there is a pool or lake and talking with the other travelers
No doubt, going on vacation in a Walmart parking lot is a terrible idea lol. Taking into account all the money and time spent to go sit in that parking lot, there wouldn't be anything free about it. Because it would be a total waste of a trip and a guaranteed awful experience for a multitude of reasons. Better off just staying home. Plus there's no hook ups for water or electricity,... because it's a store parking lot. That'll add an extra layer of awful lol.
RV park or campground is the only way to go... like the OP said, the entire point of an RV is to see the country, experience the outdoors and the nature, camp out, cook out, meet fellow travelers etc.
@WonderMonkey-xp3xk How did you come to that conclusion? I didn't say anything at all about widespread types of travel, or the ways in which people typically travel. The only thing my comment was about is the difference between camping out in an RV park/campground as opposed to parking an RV in a Walmart parking lot.
Jerky is just cooked dried spiced meat that is preserved for long term protein consumption. Not the biggest fan myself but if your camping, hiking, traveling or dieting it's good to have around.
I wouldn’t sleep all the time at a Walmart because some Walmart don’t allow it but there are rest stops on the highways that you could pull over and take a nap on. Otherwise, RV parks are the most viable we have traveling or getting a state park pass, and then pay a small fee to park at a state park or national park
I’m impressed with your low key request for pounds of jerky
Modern manufactured jerky is often marinated, prepared with a seasoned spice rub or liquid, or smoked with low heat (usually under 70 °C/160 °F). Store-bought jerky commonly includes sweeteners such as brown sugar.
Jerky is ready-to-eat, needs no additional preparation and can be stored for months without refrigeration. To ensure maximum shelf-life, a proper protein-to-moisture content is required in the final cured product.
Many products which are sold as jerky consist of highly processed, chopped and formed meat rather than traditional sliced whole-muscle meat.[citation needed] These products may contain more fat, but moisture content, as in the whole-muscle product, must meet a 0.75 to 1 moisture-to protein ratio in the US.
Cowboys chewed this on the trail .. I like mine spicy hot and dry
Almost 6,000 calories!!! I consume 1,200 on avg a day, I couldn't imagine almost 6,000! Nice pricing though. Her coffee mug is still too small.
The only gas station I'd purchase food from is here.
we're gonna get a 75,000 square foot Buc-ees here in Southern Arizona....there's actually a few castles here in the states....sometimes gas station food is better than a regular restaurant....we have a Maverik & you can get food custom made....lol the kind of bread doesn't determine if its called a burger or sandwich....if its got ground up meat on it then you can call it burger otherwise its a sandwich....some jerky is good & some is not it just depends on brands & flavors & kind of meat used....its eaten by cowboys nowadays as well as everyone else....Dr. Pepper is so amazing they made candy & an ice cream flavor from it....I prefer Coke....a gas station & a truck stop are a little different....yes they have free overnight parking at Walmart for truckers & RV & motorhomes....do it with a car cus RV is expensive both for rental fees & gas....breakfast tacos & burritos are a must....omg yes mixing sodas together is called a suicide & I love doing it & definitely something you should try....you can also do it with icee or slushie flavors as well
I have breakfast burritos quite frequently. Sometimes I get them at a restaurant and other times, I make my own. They freeze and reheat easily. I use sausage, eggs, cheese, and diced green chilies. We eat lots of different kinds of food on “hamburger buns.” Some of them are interesting breads shaped like a hamburger bun, too. I don’t know whether to be happy about it or not, but my area is getting North Carolina’s very first Buc-ee’s.
About half of Wal-Marts allow overnight RV parking, of those about half are located in areas where it is probably not safe to do so. As a general rule in larger cities Wal-Marts are mostly located in the less safe areas, but in smaller towns that only have one Wal-Mart they are located in prime real estate areas. In other words if a city is big enough to have 5 Wal-Marts, 1 is in a good area where you don't mind being, 1 or 2 will be in high crime areas where you should not be surprised if you are assaulted in the parking lot, or your car is broken into while you are shopping in the daytime, and you should simple stay away at night, the others are somewhere in the middle. Wal-Mart also tends to not allow overnight RV parking near popular tourist areas, near popular lakes, beaches, touristy towns, etc.
Here in Lexington North Carolina we put our famous pulled pork BBQ on hamburger buns.
Buc-ees first opened in Texas, and it was only recently they branched out to other states. I’ve never had their barbecue brisket sandwich, but I love their jerky is dried thin sliced beef that’s seasoned…..so many flavors. Beaver nuggets, Dr Pepper…..as you said people who drink Dr Pepper usually don’t drink coke. You’ve got to try jerky, you’ll love it. Breakfast tacos are everywhere in Texas.
This is the former "biggest" Buc-ee's, located in New Braunfel's, TX. I visit here a couple of times a year and I always gas up here for the return trip back home.
There are Nucc-ees in several states along the interstate hightwaus. We call them travel plazas I've been to 2. At 3am the place is empty, no food is being cooked. At 10am the parking lot is full, and the place is crowed.,with food being cooked and wrapped up. ICE, next time you get a chance compare a cool soda to one sitting in ice for 2 hours 🥶 (ice cold) tell me which one tastes better.
Well, Walmart won’t give you the hook ups you need for a RV trip. You could likely stay the night there, but I wouldn’t - just knowing how Walmarts are. If you do RV you’ll have to park at Rv places to charge electric and flush the facilities.
AHHH KARA AND NATE? They’re my favorite travel channel. I love them. I’d love to watch you react to more of their stuff. They’re so wholesome.
Beef jerky is seasoned dehydrated meat. It has been associated with ciwboys because you can have meat anytime... no refrigeration necessary.
salt cure dehydrated
Beaver Nuggets are kind of caramel corn, but instead of popcorn, it's corn puffs. They're terribly addictive. :D
It isn't anymore. Here in Johnstown Colorado we have a Buc-ee's that is 74,000 square feet. Which is the largest in the world for the time being.
Buc-ee's started in my hometown, just a little gas station with 4 pumps.
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Been a fan of theirs for years. Their channel is one of my favorites ever
Drying out the meat was a way to prevent rot & extend the time that you could keep the meat & safely eat it.
I love Dr. Pepper. Buc-ee's bbq sandwiches are amazing.
Not all Walmarts allow overnight parking so I'd check first.
A kolache is a piece of smoked sausage and cheese wrapped in a dough similar to a roll and then baked. Haven't tried them at Buc-ees but the ones that the local family owned donut shop makes are delicious.
09:47 Clean and well stocked bathrooms and many of them is like the famous thing as well. the food is also so good and fresh.
Brisket sandwiches and brisket on top of a cheese burger is AMAZING!
The money spent looks a lot, but it's also for the beaver costume, and possibly for the gas. I'm surprised they didn't spend more.
I doubt the $50 includes the gas and costume. The costume is probably $50 and the gasoline was probably $50 to $100. Those vans have big tanks
anytime you go on a road trip in the south, stopping at buccees is basically a tradition at this point. and yes they do have good bbq, but don’t expect that at any other gas station lol
Between Savannah, GA and Daytona, FL there are now 3 Buc’ees on I-95!
We here in Minnesota have sausages with wild rice and some Czech sausages with the paprika and summer sausage etc.
Only some Walmarts allow overnight parking fyi.
I’m originally from NYC but the first time I went to Bucees I became obsessed. One just opened in Colorado where I live now and I drive an hour just to get the sliced brisket sandwich, the brisket breakfast burrito , cinnamon pecans and of course beaver nuggets. U have them once and you’ll be hooked.
This is no longer the biggest. The new biggest is in sevierville Tennessee.
Not for long, they are building the new biggest one in a location in Tx soon. It originated in Tx, so it only makes sense to have the biggest one back in Tx again.
There’s 120 gas pumps and our car broke down at a gas pump. We had to have a tow truck come to us. The tow company wanted to know where we were, it was easy pump 37
You can also sleep at truck stops, they are everywhere and open 24 hours to be able to use the bathroom and they also have showers
NOT ALL, but some truckers prefer big-rig stations for several reasons: the gas is easier, there are usually showers, real sit-down meal/diner, and, um, ladies of the evening. Pretty sure Buc-cee's was trying to keep the place very family-friendly.
I'm, "The Guy" at Walmart, (at this store).. And yes, you can overnight there, if you don't make a scene, or be disruptive.
If you are traveling in an RV, it is better to stop at a campground for most nights. That way you can plug into electricity instead of using up fuel running your generator, refill your water tanks, and dump your waste tank. Most RV campgrounds are reasonably priced.
Vans may have only a composting toilet or none at all and no water tanks so a Wal-Mart parking lot would be a better option for that type of vehicle.
Im from Texas and have been to that very Buc-ee's many times. This is older as you can tell almost everyone has the pandemic masks on. There is an even bigger Buc--ee's in Tennessee which is now the largest. I've also been o that one on my travels. But quite honestly, at that point, they are so big, you really can't tell the difference unless you start counting the number of stuff like pumps, bathrooms stalls, etc. The roasted nuts are fantastic!
As a Texan- they got the wrong beef jerky. The pre-packaged ones aren’t good. They actually have a meat counter with tons of in-house smoked flavors. Even salmon jerky. That’s some of the most tender and satisfying jerky I’ve ever had.
I’ve been to this exact Buc-ee’s many times. I love their candied pecans. My only complaint is that the jerky is expensive. But then again, most jerky is expensive. Also, I believe they’re building an even bigger Buc-ee’s somewhere too.
The soda suicide is a thing that my friends and I did when we were young too. Mixing every type of soda available into one cup. I never thought about it, but I suppose this would be a very American thing for kids to do.
Georgia definitely has great food at it's gas station restaurants as do many southern states.
In an RV; whether a motorhome, trailer, or van; highway rest areas are ideal for overnights. Out west, lots of federal land near the highway is also good for overnights or stays up to 14 days (all free). Walmart is my last resort, but okay when nothing else is available.
They always have the cheapest gas.
As well as the best food. Lol. They do have competitive prices tho. My son always tops off there before coming home.
And the cleanest restrooms 😂
They intentionally lose money on gas just to get people in to spend money inside
Some of the best chicken strips ive had came from convenience stores. A lot of non-franchise convenience stores have really good hot food. From chicken to burritos to jalapeno poppers and much more
There are 9 states that have at least 1 buc ee's gas stations. South Carolina will be opening a 2nd location in 2025 in the upstate area. There's a location that opened relatively recently in the low country. I wonder if they will also build one in the midlands area.
All 3 have major interstate roadways that would be great for travelers.
Yes, you can park at most Wal-Marts but, you wont have hookups for your RV. For water, electric etc... Youll want to go to RV parks or reststops
Andre, I agree that you should consider renting a travel camper! You can typically park overnight for free at Walmart, truck stops, hotels, hospitals, Cracker Barrel, Planet Fitness, and Home Depot. Make sure to ask for permission! See you when you come to Texas!🤠🎉 Make sure to come in October during the state fair and good weather!😊
21:20 Didn't you know that our nights are extremely magically fast here? HAHAHA
The sliced brisket sandwich is the best I've ever had - melts in your mouth.
Love watching your reactions! As for parking overnight - America is covered in RV parks and camping sites where you can park and sleep. Most are away from the city though, in pretty natural areas (there are city ones around major attractions like Disneyland.) So if you want to park and sleep in the city, then yes Walmart is an easy choice.
“I wonder if in Texas you eat beaver?” The innocent question without knowing the innuendo. lol