Crossing the Mex/USA Border! (didn't go as planned)
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2023
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As someone much further North, I'm laughing at your "cold of Texas" comments, knowing that you are from Canada! Stay warm and have a great time!
Hey! Canadians who have been living in Mexico for 4 months haha
If you are hitting the east coast please don’t miss the Smokie mountains. Western NC is ahhhmazingly beautiful!
Three essential Texas stops: 1. Whataburger 2. H‑E‑B 3. Buc-ee’s
Buccees is done but the others are on the list!
Better come by and get some Montreal bagels when you make your way up here!!
Glad to see you didn't have too much trouble getting back into the US! What a journey through Mexico, honestly flew by, thanks for sharing all that with us as that's probably the most I've ever learned about Mexico in that way.
Looking forward to this next American chapter!
We can’t wait! It’s going to be another wild journey!
Great Video yet again!! I used to live in Austin, Texas and I highly recommend going threre! It's colorful, friendly, and has FANTASTiC food and culture! Oh, lots of outdoor hikes and beautiful scenery too. :)
We go there tomorrow!
After all this time watching your channel, I never thought you'd end up in my good ol' hometown of Laredo! Worlds colliding!
Glad you made it safely across the border. Look forward to following the final half of your journey :)
Thanks so much for being here for the adventure 🥰🙏🏻
3:44 that chair has seen some THINGS 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha ohhhhhh it really has...
RUclips randomly recommended your channel so I’m excited to know you’re still on the road! I agree 100% with Bryce Douglas that you should attend a Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana on Tuesday, March 21. They’ll be happening all across the State but the best ones are along Interstate Highway 10 ie Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. I myself am going to Mamou, LA for a Cajun Mardi Gras where revelers in homemade costumes ride horses through the parish, stopping at farmhouses to beg for a chicken and then bring the chickens back to town where an outdoor party ensues while the families make gumbo for everyone to eat! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
I camped in my Prius in -10...without using my heater...just pile up on a good sleeping bags and sleeping blankets. Warm it up before going to sleep and it's fine all night. Crank it up in the am for a bit before you get up and going. I found that running it all night that often seemed hard on the Prius...but I think mine is older than yours. You should probably stay south at least until April because you will hit cold up in the NE ❄️🥶 Enjoy! I would go to New Mexico...tons of hot springs and Arizona and Utah...so much to see and it's the off season. Zion, Grand Canyon, Escalante...awesome brew pub in this little town and lots of free camping all around...Kanab, Bears Ears...just sooo much...many areas that have great hiking that are not National Parks...but if you have not been to Zion...go even if there are lots of peeps, it is a site to see. Same with Bryce. Be careful and do not drive the prius when the dirt roads are mushy...YOU WILL GET STUCK. Take my advice cuz I got stuck!😵💫😁
You’re brave! Haha we’ve become soft now with the hybrid. Gotta love climate control 🥰👍🏼
Head over to the Civil Rights trail in Alabama. Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham. Lots of learning can take place.
Welcome to Texas where the weather can go from 30 degrees to 80 degrees in 24 hours! 😂
Yeah we’re seeing that 😅😬
Find a Buckees if you haven't been. They are huge!!!!
You can find bagels in Mexico guys…
You guys are too fun. Loved this episode! Welcome to the States!
Yikes! Glad you made it through all that! Homeward bound now 💜
Yes! The sloooooow road to home 🥰🥹
CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!! So glad to hear you're over the border. Sketchy doesn't even come close sometimes in Mexico....South of San Diego here.....
Too funny!! I get that feeling when crossing the border back in the US. 😀 I have enjoyed your adventures and looking forward to the rest of them. I'm hoping to explore the great island of Vancouver this spring/summer. -Lynnette
Thanks so much! 😊 It's good to be back in the USA 🇺🇸 🦅
I’ve lived my whole life in the southeast US. You might like to visit the smokies and drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Asheville will have the densest population of van lifers in the southeast US too. I live in Charlotte, and we have a ton of breweries you may enjoy. I would avoid Atlanta, and Florida is unnecessary since you’ve been in Mexico for so long.
Big Ben Natl Park on Border and Palo Alto State Park near Amarillo.
YOU GUYS!! Now is the perfect time to check out mardi gras in new orleans. ITS SO FUN
Would love to! Sadly our timing won’t work out 🥲
Awww. That was going to be my suggestion too. Sorry y’all will miss it! Stay safe, friends!
@@LeahandLevi but if you can, you should still visit NOLA anyway. 🥰
Great video! Love watching your journey. Inspiring!
I grew up in Houston, TX and while I was pretty small when we moved, I remember the canal in San Antonio being pretty neat! 🎉 Have fun in the Lone Star State! 🇺🇸
Happy to see you were able to cross the border well and safe
If you guys can make it to Big Bend National park it really is a slept on treasure, additionally as you're headed west. keep an eye out for hot springs national park in arkansas for a fun retreat day and feel free to skip oklahoma lol
Happy Belated Leah 🎂🎉
If you’ll be hitting the northeast anytime in May or later, be sure to check out the Easton farmer’s market in PA- oldest open air market in the country and it’s in a pretty location along a river!
On the topic of love hotels:
It would be really interesting to know some observations on sexual health and sex industry in Mexico etc from Leahs perspective!
Welcome to Texas, Where the family Sedan is a lifted 4x4 pick up. Hope you guys got to see the river walk..
, safe travels
It's funny to hear these youngsters. As a 59-year-old Canadian, i remember when Canada still used fahrenheit and miles. Believe it or not, i still have to convert from metric to Imperial to really get a good sense of how cold it is, or how fast im traveling. Just shows you what a difference a couple of decades makes.
Savannah Georgia needs to be a spot and then across the river, Charleston SC!
Would be interesting to see a map of the whole route when you are done the whole trip.
I went to Big Bend National Park in Texas one time in March and it was 104F (40C). Maybe check that out if you want to warm up! 🙂
Definitely stop in Fort Worth. Cherry coffee, Spiral Diner, Stir Crazy Baked Goods, the stockyards, Buon Giorno, the botanical gardens, the MUSEUMS... It's lovely.
This from a dual citizen living back in Canada (Port Moody) having moved back after living in New Mexico, just want to make sure you do hit that interesting state. Thinking your likely to head east towards Florida, likely the only part of NM you will cross is the southern portion which is not that great. But the Gila Wilderness area might work…some good boondocking there at least… good luck
BTW I’m a 72 year old that car camps in a Prius also and it’s the best way to go back and forth from BC to NM! 😁
Soon the feral cows living in Gila will be shot from helicopters, roughly 150 slaughtered left to die. Not such a nice place. At least parts will be closed for the slaughter so you would have to check the dates and if that is something you really want to support 😢
Y'all should check out Buc-ee's! Some of the largest and interesting gas stations you'll find in Texas. Great food, especially their sandwiches, and all kinds of weird merchandise to marvel at.
New episodeeeee, woo
I’ve been told buccees is an experience especially for Canadians!
Welcome to Texas! Not sure if you’re coming through Austin but some recommendations if you are coming by! ACTIVITIES: Peter Pan Mini Golf, Austin Bouldering Project, Bishop Cidercade, Hiking at the Greenbelt or Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Mount Bonnell, Texas Capitol. FOOD: bird bird biscuit, la barbecue, Ramen Tatsuya, Texsueno, Whip In, The Peached Tortilla, Arlo’s, Picnik, lick ice cream, Gourdoughs Donuts. DRINKS: Greater Goods Coffee, Cuvée Coffee, Juiceland, Cosmic Coffee and Cocktails, Zilker Brewing, Austin Eastciders, St Elmo and Still Austin Whiskey Co, Lazarus Brewing, Kitty Cohen’s
As someone living in the EU it's actually somewhat fascinating to see you guys struggling with crossing a border. I'm old enough to remember when there were actual checks but even then it mostly just was showing your passport and often enough just being waved thtough. Now over here you sometimes wouldn't even recognize that you just crossed the border if there were not some signs telling you about it.
So no, crossing a border doesn't have to be crazy. It's just what people/governments decided to make out of it.
I know that a lot of angst is pushed on the voters about the people outside the resoective country and about opening the borders. But over here we experience what actual freedom you get if you actually open them up. I'm living in a cross border relationship. And its not a big issue at all.
It's great that you show that it's mind opening to actually experience other countries. Over here it's just normal. Which does say everybody actually stays long enough in other countries to actually experience the other culture bits. But at least we see that there is more than just us.
I know that there are harsh borders surrounding the EU. It's far from perfect.
But within you just can drive through multiple countries without stopping. Or just take one train to do so. Without having to prepare anything special or stopping or even changing money. Or requiring special insurance. Or buying another phone card.
I wish more people would realize how much worth that is.
UK born and living in Canada… I agree and cannot express adaquately how devastated and furious I have felt over Brexit. Took a car trip through Europe years ago with my dad - the freedom of crossing borders so easily is such a gift. Brexit has left an unholy mess…
I love that you did all the possibly inappropriate accents in Texas! And Levi - your boot reaction was amazing!!!
We have plenty of room in Vero Beach, Florida. Homeschooling, professional family who spends lots of the summer at our place in Canada! Come visit! ❤
You should check out the San Antonio River Walk! I think it’s Texas’ #1 attraction which may be hard to believe. You’ll feel like you’re in Europe.
Stop at a Bucees if you see one. Their brisket sandwiches are awesome
Welcome to Texas! I live near San Antonio. Sounds like you guys came over right during the winter storm. I’ve been racking my brain on what you guys could do and I was kind of struggling. I feel like most of the cool parts of Texas are in the smaller towns. Big Bend is a popular place to hike and Palo Duro Canyon is nice too. They are both in the middle of nowhere. If you don’t mind spending the money and they aren’t booked, we have tons of great state parks. My family camps a lot. I think there are some good vegan places in Austin but I haven’t tried them myself.
Oh yeah and I’m not sure if you are headed that direction but I highly recommend going to New Mexico in general.
Thanks for thinking of us! So far Texas has been good to us (but the weather is something else haha)
Haha our temperatures are all over the place this time of year
Wishing you the best!
I always enjoy your videos but had to comment on the ad placement - it seemed perfect today, and not totally random - are you able to place them now? Somewhere I just found out about that I would like to go visit is Gulf State Park in Alabama. Happy travels!
Glad it was appreciated! We’re looking forward to Alabama!
Bung another quilt on ya like I do, fair play loving your journey xx, oh, did you check for 2 way mirror in the hotel 😳
Welcome to Texas! If y’all are coming through Houston, there’s tons of cool stuff to see/try/do! Like the Houston Livestock show & rodeo - the largest in the world!
Very NICE RED jacket👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I couldn't find the summer hoodie you're wearing on the Patagonia site...where did you buy it? 😅😅😅😅😅😅
What border town did you guys come in from when you crossed Mexico??? Try and visit San Antiono, Austin, Houston, and Dallas probably the most common tourist places and cities known by almost everyone.
I lived in Austin, TX for 15 years (now in Gloucester, MA and Oslo, Norway. Go figure!). Anyway, if you guys are heading to or though Austin (as you should be), get out in the Hill Country to Hamilton Pool. it's something else and I would love to see you there on here! I can assure you it's worth it!
What a bizarre set of circumstances! Hilarious and scary at the same time.
I'm excited for the next chapter of your adventure - glad the border crossing itself wasn't too exciting. If you are going through Montgomery, Alabama, I recommend EJI's Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Both educate about the history of enslavement and incarceration in the United States. While it's a heavy topic, it seems incomplete to travel through the southern United States without acknowledging that part of history.
I was looking to see if they served whip cream on the hotel menu 🤣🤣🤣
Leah had moves the whole video!!
Hopscotch in San Antonio & the bars in Austin Tx are cool
I never think of Texas being cold. I’m in Massachusetts where it’s cold until June?! Safe and warm travels!!
Right!? As a Canadian we’re just confused 😅
Texas weather can drop into low 20s and as someone who slept in her car road tripping thru Texas years ago, it's SO COLD trying to sleep at night.
Definitely stop by Montreal and Quebec city! Also, as a Montrealer currently living in Ottawa, I'd say Gatineau Park is worth the visit if you're driving that way!
Oh also the Adirondacks!
Check out the southern parts of Mississippi & Alabama then swing through Huntsville, Alabama.
SPACEX Starbase near Brownsville might be interesting to check out?
Welcome to Texas! The more famous state parks are in west Texas and all the cool cities are in central/north Texas. You'll also see a lot of Teslas in the big cities, but massive trucks are everywhere.
Welcome to Texas! Are you guys going to visit the fake Prada store and the other art installations in Marfa?!
Probably not this time but thanks for the recommendation!
If you’re not going to Florida, I think should DEFINITELY CHECK IT OUT- born and raised there, of course the keys and Miami such iconic places, Orlando for the theme parks.
As you start working north east hitting some of the famous spots/most beautiful on Appalachian trail! NASHVILLE Tennessee!! Would be a fun fun evening.
Exploring Washington DC as you get further north
Thanks! Depending on how cold the weather is as we move east it might be on our list haha
Oh my god I want to go and stay in that motel by myself. Seems so funny.
Edit: that over head mesh is Brilliant!
Curious how you cooked the bagels?
Also would like to hear more about how you’re getting on with the gas cooker and not using the induction cooker you bought.
We just toasted them in the pan with a bit of olive oil. So good actually. And we actually use the induction cooktop way more often than the gas. It’s just so much easier and efficient.
@@LeahandLevi we just got an Ecoflow river. I can’t remember where you said how much battery it used per use.
Mexico has great people to content with with the exception of the governmental parties that many try to take bribes or are used to it and the experience becomes a sweet bitter one which testifies with your crossing of the border into the US. Two realities and two unique experiences. Cheers.
You guys need to stop at Starbase in Boca Chica, check out some massive rockets up close!
Durham NC is neat
My dad used to trick everyone with that mph/kph switch on our first car with a digital speedometer, “Look how fast we’re going!”😂
Hahaha I'm gonna steal that someday 😂
I purposefully have my car in America set to km -- keeps me from speeding.
Go to Big Bend National Park!
You guys got pull over in Nuevo Laredo right ? Y know cuz I live here in Nuevo Laredo.
as a texan, I've been driving for 15 years and i've NEVER put a front license plate on. Never gotten pulled over for it.
3:20 I thought you were going to say it smelled like the ... the.... the... well the sea
buena suerte y buen viaje
definitely visit crowd of barrels, the whiskey tribe
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So did you have to give them any money? Do tell Please because I would like to know what you do you do if you get pulled over in Mexico
Pay extra per person, so if you’re by yourself, do you get a discount?
Please come to south Ms the ms gulf coast its between 70-90 degrees right now in March we have the world's longest man man beaches lot of good food an very friendly people I live in Gilfport Ms an manage a store I'd love for you guys to stop in ive been watching you before u left Canada. You are much inspiration to sbatvh the back seat out my q8 hondA accord an just head out n see the world ive been to Canada wx 1st Vancouver an then last year I went to Montreal Quebec city an Ottawa I so love it up there
Its horrible how many times you were stopped by the police in Mexico, but I’m glad you were able to get out without bribing. Hope you liked my city, Monterrey!
in the other video the polic office said "levi and then pantalones which means jeans (levis jeans) it looks like levi and leah didn't catch that
levi has the face of an angel
Howdy welcome to Texas! Yeeehaw 🤠
Really enjoy this video. It had all types of stuff going on. Comedy, sex, Suspense, and joy.
If you guys make it to Woodstock ☮️ ✌🏼 NY you have a place to stay.
You got bribed coming in and leaving. lol
Oh yeah baby, Walmart🥳. We couldn't believe how excited we were to go to Walmart when we returned from 7 months in Montréal, especially since when we left the US we were really dogging Walmart. We have a whole new appreciation for the place 🤣.
Haha yeah it’s weird what happens when you’re on the road for a while 😅
Come to gulfport ms ita on the coast the gulf of Mexico right past New Orleans an u should stop there also But ms has the longest man made beach come thru an check us out
Yeah Texas might if you live in Texas have to license plate I live in Kansas and we're only required one and I go to Texas all the time
Hopefully y'all got to go to HEB while you were in TX! That's the grocery store that unites (almost) all Texans ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ hi from San Antonio - I'm so excited to see next week's video ♡ヾ(๑╹◡╹)ﾉ"
barely realizing HEB is a big thing in Texas 🤦🤣
good laughs
I’ve never needed a front license plate in Texas I just have a single rear plate
Too bad you aren’t making it into southern FL, reality it’s pretty hot to be sleeping in a car right now. Lots of ways to find free showers and toilets, free parking.
Houston meet Houston meet!
We have those in Argentina too, we call them TELOS. They're fun when you're young and don't have your own apartment to go have fun with your boyfriend. LOL
Lol, Dude, we have Walmart and bagels in Mexico city
After Mexico you are ready to come and visit Brazil!
Google should really do sth about their map app
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4 million pesos is over $200,000! That’s stupid AF
Be careful for bedbugs when sleeping in the cheaper hotels
I don't think there are real Canadians saying that they're cold.
The fact that u couldnt change the volume! 💀💀😆😆