1 HOUR TO LEAVE THE USA & STILL NO CUSTOMS APPROVAL [S7-E93]

The deadline to drop off our van to the USA shipping port is here but customs haven't approved us to leave & we're missing our original paperwork. What could go wrong!
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@BucketListTravellers]

What a relief that it all went so smoothly! And how nice that you have so many helpful people in different places that you can turn to!

[@TREADtheglobe]

We are super grateful to know and meet such great friends 🙏🌷

[@FnAVanLife]

It was so great meeting you both. I'm glad we could help out ❤ Hanging with you both was good vibes, and unwinding was what we all needed!! Can wait to see you guys in the future, safe travels, hope they are FnA!!! 😂❤🎉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🙏 again xx you are so lovely 🥰 to have around ❤️❤️

[@Aaron-P]

Big thanks to you two heroes for rescuing our Chris & Marianne with a ride back to LA! 👍😎👍

[@hakanersoy7914]

Iyi yolculuklar!

[@pelinbulent4892]

The seven lane freeway brought back memories of heading straight to car pickup after an 11 hr flight from London - there are no slow lanes and it was my husband’s first time driving the opposite side of road. Anyway as ever you’re both so calm and polite despite the barriers you face xxxx

[@miriam2909]

Oh my gosh..this was so stressful. Glad everything went smoothly in the end

[@bethpierce1950]

I found myself making a sigh of relief when you got to the hotel. Safe trip.

[@easyneos]

Woo hooo at last💕💕

[@annabelv.2400]

Well, that was an ordeal and a half! Glad you finally made it. Now I hope you will find everything in one piece back in Japan! In the meantime, enjoy Turkey and your family!

[@eleanorbacosa4063]

Amazing couple.....you inspired me a lot, to be cool in every situation.

[@alialshmmary7]

A beautiful adventure. I wish you success in Japan and the whole world

[@sammayet9002]

Lucky as always , 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 incredible, amazing and awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@lindataylor6093]

Brilliant. After all the hard work and back and forth. X

[@paulstevensonworldtravelle2863]

Hi guys the difference & difficulty is over bon voyage to Japan new adventure is starting be safe

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@IsaanFinland]

Happy time my friend

[@ivanstevens]

And now the next adventure begins 🙂

[@freelancelady]

Have a safe trip to Japan, you are finally getting there with Trudy already being shipped…finally, finally!!😊😊😊

[@fianaj9517]

Oh my gosh, did they make it? what a relief phew. What an extraordinary Adventure youse have had. 3 year's ago I remember you talking about the routes you were going to take and I cannot believe that you have been to Alaska,USA Mexico, and now Japan. What a journey, what a triumph . Am so emotional for you guys 4:51 🫣🥲🥹🥳🎉❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwwh Thank you so much 🥺🌷❤️🙏🚐 we are grateful for your coming with us 👍

[@quizasusa3578]

Port Hueneme (yes, you pronounced it correctly)-my home town. I moved away about age 13. My father was a longshoreman and worked Hueneme and Long Beach. I enjoy your vlog VERY much!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sharonoldham4374]

Best of luck on your future travels. I was so pleased to see FnA there to help out.

[@TREADtheglobe]

They were so great 😀 ❤️🚐🙏

[@paulhuntington8027]

So pleased you guys made it and I look forward to the next adventure.

[@karenanderson8350]

Port “Y-knee-me” My dad worked near the port for many years. I really didn’t think you were going to make it on time. Your adventures lately have been like a good novel. I anxiously await for the next chapter.

[@nevada150]

Yeah, you did it! Well done guys despite all of the last minute hitches. Looking forward to the next leg. Keith.

[@lillyess385]

I bought the most beautifully made sombrero from a gentleman walking through the lanes of cars, while was in the border crossing queue.

[@lindawoody8501]

Whew! In the very nick of time. Hope you enjoy Japan. I saw Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto in a whirlwind 10 day tour when I was in high school years ago. I know it has changed a lot since then. Safe travels and I commend your pronunciation of the Chumash Native American name of Port Hueneme. We once lived in Southern California and we are familiar with that region.

[@Aaron-P]

Welp, surely Ben & Chesca would say at least you made it across the border without dealing with local police! Those one way roads look mental! You deffo want your pallet to Tetris - to have it Jenga would be really bad! 😬😬🤣 What an absolute blast that was hanging out with you!! 🤩🤩 So glad to be part of your weekend off to decompress before the last burst of craziness. 🤗❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

What a fab break for us - Thank you 🙏 🌷❤️🙏

[@sanneekstrom6649]

We look forward to see you in Japan!!!

[@ginabrown3018]

Wow. It could not have gone better. Im kinda sad you all our leaving my country. Hopefully you come back some day

[@terry9414]

well done guys, another chapter done :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Terry 👍

[@joannagrimmer]

Phew. Well, that was exhausting. Hope you remembered to turn the heater off 😊

[@owen8681]

Down to the wire!!! You're so nice dropping off the jackery (solar panels and battery) when you are pressed for time. Loved the scenery. It was like I was part of the excitement

[@mommahil4323]

what a nerve racking few weeks - but what a lovely couple to round it off with. bless youxxx

[@ediejohnson3301]

That was really cutting it close! I'm so relieved for you that it worked out right. May God continue to bless your travel plans and keep you safe. Much love from Texas!

[@maryneufeld4619]

Safe travels to Japan!! On to the next adventure.❤❤

[@alil7348]

Sad to see the end of the US vlogs, but looking forward to Japan!

[@ASBlondontravel]

Good Luck 🤞❤

[@letsexploreandtravelonadis6424]

Showing the challenges make videos more watchable and relatable. We all go through challenges on a weekly or monthly basis; it a part of life. This past week, I've had two project deadlines to meet, the electricity out for 12 hours (no internet) and dealing with fraudulent credit card charges. It's also enjoyable to watch familiar sites in southern California, where I am from.

[@TREADtheglobe]

We hope you get sorted !! 🙏🌷

[@sallybiddick]

Found that all rather emotional!! God knows what it was like for you. Yet again the community showing up and proving there are so many good people in the world. Can't wait to explore Japan with you xx

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

İyi yolculuklar güzel aile Japonya maceralarınızı tez zamanda bekliyoruz .👋👋👋👋👋❤🧡💛💚💙💜👋👋👋👋👋

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 🙏 🌷

[@margarettownsley9500]

Fantastic guys I’m so pleased to see everything going smoothly for use I’m really happy for you have fun enjoy 😊

[@denodeni5403]

Türkiye miss yours😁💪

[@aliciathom9633]

Yay! 👏🏻

[@Tia.H]

Hallelujah and amen! 🙏 You both bloody deserved those drinks after what you two have had to go through! I hope the rest of the journey to Japan went smoothly.

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Don't know how you stay so calm and keep laughing. Thank heaven everything finally fell into place for you!!!! Wonderful friends to drive from San Diego to L.A. for you real humanitarian showing for sure. You are much loved remember that ❤❤

[@huacamaya119]

Wow!!! What a ride!!! I truly enjoyed your North American trip and that wasn't even half of it!!☺️ Can't wait to watch your Japanese adventure. Meanwhile, hope you had a wonderful time visiting friends in Turkey and enjoying family back home🇺🇸❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much 😊 🙏❤️

[@ari.voutilainen]

What a thriller 🚐😅

[@brumsgrub8633]

Love the videos guys, great channel, seen you on our local news last week,

[@TREADtheglobe]

Cool !!! 👍

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Thank you for showing what beautiful generous people the Turkish people are ❤ through your eyes we get to see truth not what the media tells us but TRUTH. Thank you ever so much ❤

[@franciscomunoz7366]

Congratulations Guys, you are GREAT! Also , you are lucky to find such a wonderful People everywhere on your way! Have a wonderful trip to Japan!

[@TREADtheglobe]

We find lovely people and they find us 😘🙏❤️🚐 we are grateful to have such great friends

[@gregdoyle6930]

Hi , my wife and I booked a place to stay in amboise. I googled the place a few weeks later and came across your video of your sisters place .well today we are at ally’s place and just experienced her wonderful breakfast and hospitality at Le 31 b&b. Cheers

[@TREADtheglobe]

HA HA !! That is fabulous !! Send my love and know how good the food is - ENJOY !! 💕🌺🙌

[@alexandral6273]

I’m glad things went « smoothly » up to now. It’s PERFECT to end thus chapter with your friends !!!! 💖💖

[@marialentz1137]

Hate to see you two leave the USA. Best of luck to you, looking forward to see what you share with us in Japan.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 🙏

[@yakupuysal3808]

As someone who has been following you with interest, the troubles you have experienced in the last few weeks have made me sad, we will follow you with interest on your new journey. By the way, if you come to Istanbul, I would like to offer you a coffee. Have a nice trip.

[@EvaAliceD]

Oh my goodness you had me on needles till the time that Trudy was delivered for shipping 😅😅😅I was exhausted when you finally got to the hotel with your friends!!! You are amazing vloggers as well as editors! Keep them coming ai love watching them your videos and safe travels❤❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

🙏🌷

[@philipevans1027]

Can't wait to see your Japan tour , love you guys . So glad all ended good for u both xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 🙏

[@alisonandrews2013]

What an absolute nightmare 😮

[@libertysgarage8411]

It must be a great relief to finally be situated with all the mad logistics you went through. Looking forward to the adventures in Japan!!!

[@martjebicker9168]

Awesome can't wait for the Japan videos

[@peri3818]

I hope the hotel had a hot spa to relax in after all that. I need one just watching. Looks like KZbin will have to ship your 100k plaque to Japan. You’re so close!

[@TREADtheglobe]

🤔😉🤣 maybe !!

[@nickergun4943]

Wow..Trudy is cleared What a journey that has been I loved your scheduling everything so carefully. See you Trudy and can't wait you guys sending videos from Japan. Love you guys. Family ( Donna and Paula) say " Hello" to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Fam ❤️🚐🇹🇷

[@EEdwards879]

no clue how i found you guys, KZbin is like that sometimes? ...really enjoying the adventure. we have a Casita but i cannot imagine shipping it all over the world. wow!! amazing. 10 boxes that is way cool. i wonder what it might be for myself and Bryan. mind blowing. all the best 2 you both. take care. ( ;

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome Beth and Bryan 👍🚐🧡

[@lorimajewski4592]

What a crazy time you two have been through. I've had my fingers crossed for you the whole time . safe trip back to England. Lori

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Lori 🙏🌷

[@monsieurbono]

In college, we would either park in SD and walk across to TJ or sometimes drive to Rosarito 30 minutes south to get lobster, so I fondly remember driving back into the U.S. Or sitting on the beach in Rosarito drinking cervezas. Didn't always go smooth but it depended on who went with us. Have been watching since about the time you shipped out of Korea to Malaysia and you both must have the patience of saints. I am learning how to be much more patient and speak up when I need to from you. I would be a nervous wreck. Vanlife seems so relaxing but I appreciate the brutal reality of all the nitty gritty. I have the feeling these shipping services were impacted by the pandemic too and they don't ship vans very often, mostly just inside containers. Now I am going back and watching a few of your videos crossing US/Canada. Stay safe and looking forward to seeing your travels back towards home. Cheers.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep normal vanlife was fun but this challenge is definitely a ..... challenge LOL - thanks for watching and commenting 🌺

[@franciscosaldana2879]

Chris and Marianna l would say you have been through purgatory dealing with negotiating the maze of paperwork Trudy's mechanical problem and counting the minutes. But in the end grinning and bearing it you came through with discipline and the help of your friends, wishing you the very best and will be watching you in Japan.

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌷🙏❤️ thank you

[@jilllangman9343]

I feel emotionally exhausted watching all you had to go through. Things can only get better. What now? I have no idea what’s on the agenda. How exciting. 😀 ♥️

[@TREADtheglobe]

🙌🙌❤️🚐

[@charlenechua6073]

Oh my on the caption to ship your van to Japan

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Well, thank God that things have worked out so far praying that the rest of your journey and your plans work out really good because I’m really looking forward to the trip to Japan so stay healthy safe and blessed my friend. Love you guys and looking forward to the next video and looking forward to Japan. Blessings. Blessings later later.❤🥰🦋🙏🏾

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Carmen 🙏🌷

[@outliersoverland]

Glad everything worked out! Was it the lithium battery aspect of the Jackery? Do they allow the lithium house (leisure) batteries to stay in the van while on the ship?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep - that is it exactly 👍

[@inekeroos9264]

Chris is talking a lot when he is nervous... Huggs ♥️

[@vk33771]

Phew! I've been holding my breath through your last few videos as everything kept coming right down to the wire.

[@jurigagarin7829]

I hate ports, but that is a whole new level...

[@frossato]

I just came back from Delhi....and you brought me some memories...😄

[@janetmcfarlane2693]

Glad it worked out for you. Bit nerve-wracking having to give up original paperwork. Any way to have certified copies. or some such thing, so the originals always stay safely with you?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep this is our first time giving them up ?!?! But we have a plan B !! Which we will share 😉👍

[@sandrabutcher1961]

I'm with Marianne I would love to have a go at driving that big van/lorry

[@davidmbell]

Forgive me, but I need to clean Chris’ glasses

[@mia21281]

I was worried y'all wouldn't make it on time!

[@DavidC.-yw4sg]

These thumbnails are hilarious 😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍

[@OverlandingNL]

A jackery being dangerous goods, but a camper van with multiple batteries isn't? xD Some rules make no sense except for extorting money out of people..

[@HolgerJakobs]

And Jackery batteries are shipped all over the world to be sold there. Not one at a time, but containers full of them!

[@invictusunited3045]

So what’s the plan now are you going to have to some how get to the airport?😊

[@bennystokes8481]

so i wonder what happens with lithium leisure batteries if the jackery isnt allowed.

[@TREADtheglobe]

The fitted van leisure batteries were allowed - but they are not lithium 😉🤨🤔 so great question!!

[@bennystokes8481]

@@TREADtheglobe imagine if you were gadget john and spent 5k on batteries only to be told to dump them at the border..research goes a long way i guess.

[@TigerGill220]

That looks like such a very stressful way to travel guys. Phew😮. Also, I wanted to ask if you may do a live q+a . I'd like to ask what your future plans are once you've done travelling?

[@TREADtheglobe]

We might be doing one soon - but we also have a free weekly newsletter 👍

[@TigerGill220]

@@TREADtheglobe awesome 👌

[@sallydacre438]

Glad you made it! Curious about the cost to ship?

[@TREADtheglobe]

We will share that as soon as we have the bill - we have an estimated cost - but will do a full breakdown 👍

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

busy busy bees

[@djallalnamri1]

so it's こんにちは日本！ ( Kon'nichiwa Nihon!)

[@Yappari]

Enjoy watching your adventures. And of course looking forward to your upcoming Nippon adventures. If you need some tips and tricks, DM me and make sure you visit my hometown Fukuoka.

[@adnaneroglu2500]

👍🙂🙋👏

[@beterbocekUK]

🥰🥰

[@tamarabeck6350]

Like I always say…expect the unexpected. You roll with it all seemingly quite well. Btw, I live in central Texas and the weather excuse is bogus.

[@LValways]

Better you than I to drive in TJ.

[@darwinstubbie860]

The Chemtrails alone would want you to leave the place behind.

[@ayhankocabiyik]

👍👋🏻

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

😮🎉🎉

[@TigerGill220]

🫶🫶

[@hazelhallsworth7773]

So happy for you both, hoped you had a decent nights sleep. Looking forward to next week video.

[@davidalfaro4966]

Slower, older, smarter!

[@time4change878]

I was called upon to do Jury Duty last week It was a sad murder case A husband had beat his wife and daughter to death with a shovel A voice at the back of the court started to shout all sorts of obscenities at the defendant. The judge said to the man ' if you do not quiet down I will have you removed from the court' The man said I apologies your Honour But I lived next door to this guy for 15years But when I asked to borrow a shovel he always denied he owned one

[@peri3818]

With all the shootings we have been experiencing lately in the States, the above is not funny.

[@time4change878]

@@peri3818 Sorry but when was the last time someone was shot with a shovel ? Unless of course you are in favour of banning shovels just in case. It was a joke. Duh So now we need to ban shovels and all jokes mentioning jokes. I am anti gun and have had numerous conversations with red necks over the reasons for banning guns and why the 2nd amendment is almost always mis quoted. NO TO GUNS. NO TO WAR. NO TO SHOVELS

[@peri3818]

It’s the fact that a husband kills his wife and child even in the context of a joke is sad that people find it funny. There is so much violence in the world it is sad to see people become insensitive about violence .

[@time4change878]

@@peri3818 I have never killed anyone or hurt anyone. I do not even like killing a fly, it brings no joy. But it is a JOKE !!! Live in the real world or live in misery

[@dianaludgenilsson3060]

OMG I got so stressed by everything you had to do!! You are Pro! Good Luck for Trody the Pallet and to You! 🚐👩‍❤‍👨🌏

[@davidwong9230]

When you were asked for a description of Trudie…white, got four wheels, looks like an ice cream van, survives potholes like a tank…I was just driven to say that 🚐

[@TREADtheglobe]

She is a legend and tough for sure