Arriving Home After 4.5 Years Driving Around the World in a Van [S9-E10]

[@leannemulhall8136]

What am I going to watch on a Sunday morning now? 😢 watching you guys has become my morning routine. However, I think Marianne has gained the worlds most experienced driver award 😂

[@markereyna2363]

Right, I began watching right after my retirement and have enjoyed my Sundays with a refreshing ride on Trudy. Guess I’ll have to take a holiday. ❤️

[@tanypie1321]

Same!! Lol

[@lokmanwahid90]

Me too Sunday must watch....

[@markrawstron3104]

Not sure what to say that hasn't already been said but from my heart I just going to say THANK YOU BOTH ❤

[@LettyHooper]

I'm crying like most people here, I'm angry that Trudy was stolen from again, but also crying from all the emotions of this finale. Thank you for taking us along on your journey and I can't wait to see where you both will take us next. Welcome Home. Much love from Florida.

[@1SeaCaptain]

Thanks for allowing us to be part of your world travels.

[@singhivan]

Greetings from a cold, wet South Africa 🇿🇦 (yet spring has just started 🤷‍♂️). Wow, wow, wow. OMG, what a finale to an epic journey. Chesca from Overlanding Sophia has wonderfully summed it all up. Chris and Marianne have taken us all on an amazing journey. @ 2.26min "I wouldn’t be surprised if it snowed here".......guess what Chris...... the N3 toll road that you guys traveled on from Johannesburg to Durban was literally closed for the past two days due to heavy snowfalls. Many cars and trucks were trapped in that snow. Roads have just been reopened today (Sunday). I am very sorry that your belongings were stolen. However, that didn't rob you of an amazing grand finale. You guys are blessed. Chris......Mariaane is a special girl..... and so is Trudy 😂. Thank you once again for this amazing epic journey that you guys took us along. I wish both of you all the best for your future endeavors. Take care, and God bless

[@gailcollins9331]

I can't understand how your shipping companies can't trace the crew members and do the companies have insurance or do you need your insurance to cover these incidents? Welcome home. I wish you happy and safe future travels. Gail, Czech Republic ❤️

[@nanaontherun1968]

They should all lose their jobs.

[@debbiebaker6692]

Chris and Marianne. A huge THANK YOU. Thank you for having me along on your awesome journey. I started watching by accident when you were in San Antonio, Texas. My home town. And I’ve been with you ever since. I have truly, truly enjoyed this adventure. Kudos to the two of you for even trying such a grand undertaking. You are a great couple. God bless you and keep you safe. 💜💜

[@lorenv44]

Did you know that the N3...the last main road you drove to get to Durban.... 50:40 had to be closed yesterday (21 September 2042) because of heavy snow ❄️! Many vehicles were stranded for a night and day! Congratulations for getting to the end successfully 🎉 Best wishes for the future.

[@Jackfinn456]

I can’t believe the around the world drive is over.😢🥳 it’s been an epic adventure

[@christopherparker4001]

i am Chris in Thailand,i got emotional watching this,well done both of you,what courage and determination xxxxx

[@I-jp9vv]

Finding your channel during lockdown really helped a lot, congrats on an amazing journey 🎉

[@hagridthehymer]

We have watched you since you left the UK, it has been an amazing journey and we feel lucky to have virtually tagged along. Thank you and well done 😎👍

[@shamielawilliams3619]

Welcome home, 😢😢😢 I am crying my eyes out. Started watching from Istanbul, all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. This is my thing on a Sunday morning with hubby in bed... Thank you for making our morning ❤

[@stuartsims501]

Well done to you two and Trudy. Chesca said it best. Thanks for taking us along on this amazing ride with you guys. I look forward to what you have install for us next. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa

[@bootss.9642]

Thank you for letting us tag along on your epic journey!!! So happy for you both that so many came out to welcome you back home. Loved the words that Chesca shared especially since that it is through her and Ben's channel, Overlanding Sophia, we discovered your videos. Our son started watching with us so I have a feeling he will want to go back to the older videos which we don't mind watching again. We were all completely shocked when you opened up the doors on Trudy. I told him that we have to remember all the gorgeous sights along their trip and so many absolutely amazing people that you met along the way and those that helped you so much. That is what has stood out to me through your adventures and how the two of you appreciated each person's kindness.

[@inekeroos9264]

Wooohooo! Love you Marianne, Chris and Trudy ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yay! Thank you Ineke - we appreciate all of your support xx

[@itsjustmyopinionbut1671]

CRYING rn!!! Been watching your journey from the beginning & I am so blown away by your talent, passion, & guts!!! This is what life is really about!!! Absolutely beautiful. Thank you ❤

[@tshepomoletsane9764]

Thank you for also choosing Southern Africa and South Africa 🇿🇦 as part of the Tread The Globe journey. One Love One World One People.

[@lilacmoo2499]

Dirty africans stole there stuff

[@TheSheppy01]

Don't know why I'm getting emotional watching this. I've followed you from the start. Congrats what a achievement ❤❤❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌷🙌🌺

[@louiseupton3363]

Wow! I am so angry for you, that they literally cleaned Trudy out 😡 Do you know where that happened? At the Durban port or on board the ship? Bloody infuriating!! Such an absolute invasion of privacy! But, having said all that.... you are both incredibly forgiving people and just simply bounce back 😊 What an example you are. I'm sure you're happy and relieved to be back in your home country safe and sound 👏 The feeling of accomplishment and success must be amazing 🎉🏅🏆 Trudy must surely be the 🌟 of the show, having only suffered minor injuries 😅 Epic travels indeed!! 😎

[@barrythemod]

Thanks to all three of you for taking us with you on your round the world trip. It has been amazing. My Sunday mornings won't be the same, not having one of your great reports to read. Thank you Chris, thank you Marianne, and the biggest thanks to Trudy. We love you all.

[@debbiblakeslee]

5:07 am USA and im crying like a baby 🎉🎉🎉🎉 welcome home you two !!!! What an epic journey

[@chakracoach2181]

Thank you for taking us all along on your journey. Like others, what am I going to watch with my Sunday morning tea? Your tour through South Africa was magnificent! Welcome home.

[@iantroup]

I have tears running down my cheeks. Welcome home Marianne & Chris. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. I tell people about your channel all the time. Thanks to Paddy Doyle also as I was watching one of his videos when he introduced me to you guy’s & I began following your journey. I’m sure you’ll have more adventures in the future. Meanwhile it’s time to take a rest - well done!

[@aryan6536]

Incredible, thank you. This is why the UK is the best place to live, the people are fantastic.

[@KevinWilson55]

Hello from South Australia 🇦🇺 omg how emotional 😢 😊 has this last episode been, from the bottom of our hearts thankyou for putting a smile on our faces your journey has been unbelievable ❤

[@TheBurdLisa]

I’m not crying, you are! Very emotional guys!! X

[@geraldinebinghamgadsden1920]

On my, the years are flowing with happiness. What an epic adventure.

[@trevorshirlock6966]

Thanks guys, well done, thanks for letting us sneak a peek over your shoulders on your travels for the last few years.

[@phuketexplorer]

I'm seriously trying to understand why this video only has 5,000 likes!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks!!

[@sarahvowden7]

Thank you for allowing us to follow your epic journey, we started following you from the car park in Turkey 😃 waahoo !! Looking forward to your continuing adventures 🙌🙌

[@Eflattery1]

Chris and Marianne, if you knew how much optimism and solace you provided during the crazy covid times you'd be amazed. I was working all the time through covid, and you helped me get over the stressful times. The time you spent in Turkey showed the country like I've never seen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@calxtra5361]

WAVED IN SPIRIT WELCOME HOME TRUDY AND CHRIS AND MARIANNE ITS BEEN A BLAST FOLLOWING U SINCE TURKEY CARPARK

[@coadyg]

It's shocking that they break into vans there should be security on the ships.

[@suziemc5291]

what a vlog. how emotional I cried with you both. i would have loved to have been there with you all. well done both of you and to Trudi as well, with out her this wouldn't have been the same. thank you for getting me through lock down and I cant wait for the next chapter to begin. i will make a meet up at some point. love to you both and a big hug to Trudi. xxx

[@Ajcatlady2023]

Just having my morning cuppa tea watching your journey home after 4.5 year's 😢😢

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !!

[@sharol946]

You have brought the world to me. Thank you so very much,may your next adventures be just as outstanding🎉

[@sonayredif8505]

Just watched this video in Melbourne Australia. I'm sitting here on my lounge crying my eyes out. I feel like I've just lost my best friend. Thank you for taking us all along on your epic journey. It's been a privilege and an honour to be part of this all. Thank you for the memories, I actually got my sisters hooked on watching you guys. It all started in Turkey 🇹🇷 when I stumbled across you guys on KZbin. Ever since then I haven't missed a show. My background is turkish, so seeing so much of Turkiye was awesome Thank you for getting me through the horrible lockdown times here in Melbourne and across the world. I'm going to miss you guys. Please come visit Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 Can't thank you enough for allowing us all to be apart of such a wonderful journey. Im still crying 😢 you guys are "Simply the best" Sonay xx 😘

[@karenbylski260]

Thanks for letting us share in your journey. We have❤loved it.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@howardeastman311]

And you thoroughly deserve 186k subscribers. Lets get you double that in Expedition Adventures. Welcome back to the UK all three of you. x

[@richardperkins3460]

So very happy for you and all you’ve accomplished. Well done waiting for your next adventure.

[@charlenecarnes8139]

I did not expect to cry so much during this video. We all LOVE you so much! You are honestly incredible and lovely people❤❤❤

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada! What a wonderful, emotional homecoming for you, Chris and Marianne! Thank you both so much for all the love and joy you have shown us through your amazing travels around the world! I have a long way to catch up yet with videos you have done in the past. 🥰🥰🥰

[@alialshmmary7]

Great achievement, we learned a lot from you, thank you❤❤

[@janeyoung4844]

Welcome home . For what is an epic adventure The love and light you and Trudy have shared around the world is truly amazing. Congratulations ❤

[@jaynedavies2757]

i think trudy deserves a full van conversation inside, to make her feel loved and make any future adventures more comfortable.

[@GailNetherlands]

Congratulations Chris, Marianne and Trudy. Thank you fir taking me along on your adventures. Good luck in tge future. Look forward to you visiting South Africa again! It's been a blast 🎉🎉❤

[@unitedfantv635]

Congratulations to both of you on an achievement most of us can only ever dream of. 🎉🎉🎉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for coming along with us 😉🙌

[@Makey69]

What a fantastic end to 4.5 years, and as this one ends it’s the start of a new adventure🎉

[@lynhampton8072]

a HUGE welcome home from me here in new zealand

[@aandtdotson4195]

Thanks for taking us along. I hope you go out on another adventure when you are ready.

[@huacamaya119]

You guys were like medicine for the soul during "C". Thank you, thank you!!!❤

[@misslindalou6479]

And the finishing touch, one more ....."oh, you're still there".... good one, Chris.

[@shirleyvansteen3074]

What a wonderful finale. Here's to your future adventures!

[@elpanylasal1]

This was emotional guys!! Mid-half to the end I couldn’t stop crying! Epic end to an epic adventure! Would have loved to be there with you but if you ever come to Mexico, mi casa es su casa. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much and sorry we made you cry - it was a very emotional day for all of us but we did it !! We will 100% come back to Mexico in the future we loved it there

[@Lisatheworldtraveller]

I watched many of your videos and enjoyed them tremendously. Best of luck to you.❤❤❤

[@mhlave2440]

Thank you Chris and Marianne for taking us along your travels. Thank you for the lovely community you have built up with this channel. I have enjoyed both the viewing and reading of the comments.

[@yoptanjung]

Well done both of you & Trudy... From Mlsia

[@mimvision73]

Amazing journey... congratulations 🎉🎉

[@PeteLenz]

Truly wonderful adventure, by an open hearted and generous couple. Congratulations!

[@notesonafriday]

Started watching tread the globe during the pandemic, and used your videos to plan our roadtrip around Turkiye. Have loved watching you guys. Such positive lovely people.

[@elainebentley2093]

What an amazing welcome home. Something in my eye!

[@AndrewThevarajan]

Being homebound, I want to say THANK YOU for that amazing virtual journey!

[@nicolaasc.bbrits2929]

Chris and Marianne, you had me emotional when i saw you were burgled which i am terribly sorry for! But the anger i felt quickly decipated and turned to joy although i still cried until the end. Being an Empath i felt every emotion from both of you and at some point i had to pause and get a grip on myself. Truly an emotional ending to a fabulous trip around the world. Thank you for making South Africa part of your journey and thank you for making our Sundays a little shorter. Until we see you again someday soon. Have a good rest ❤

[@oliverodell3105]

What a finale ! Thank you for letting us join you on your journey around the world !

[@joannevieritz3463]

Well done Chris & Marianne. I found your channel during Covid and boy am I so glad I did. Love armchair travelling around the world with you. And the elephants look so much better in the sunset in Africa than “anywhere” else in the world! Cheers🎉❤❤

[@janetmurphy3376]

What a achievement 🎉 our Sunday mornings won’t be the same

[@scumpert]

Thanks Guys for the last 4.5 years. So much fun, emotion and entertainment! Keep it up and hopefully see you in Oz (Fremantle) one day!

[@thudson4407]

Yes, we are still here! And we will be here as long as you are, so you're stuck with us forever!!! We love you! I wish so much that I could've been there when you crossed the finish line, along with so many others around the world. Just know in your hearts that we were with you there in spirit.

[@warsameAli-gn9jb]

Dear Chris & Marianne great what an amazing adventure you have been well-done

[@J9NINE]

I was finally able to watch your homecoming and just WOW, it gave me all the feels and I even had tears in my eyes watching it, you two are just an amazing couple ❤. So many including me wished we could do what you both have done but we are not able to so we lived our dream through both of you and your travels around the world, its like we personally know you but sadly we don't. I will certainly miss your adventures and can not wait for your new adventures, Expedition living to begin. I will be following FNA Van Life to watch over the next few weeks. Enjoy being home with family and friends. Take care 🥰

[@melaniebrown1019]

Gutted your belongings were stolen! What a fab journey for you, and equally fab videos you've made for us xx

[@GPosner8]

An amazing achievement. Truly spectacular. Well done friends👍🏻👏🏻🤙🏻✌🏻Never doubted for a moment.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you really appreciate it

[@tomprice2501]

Congratulations on your round-the-world achievement. I also want to thank you for your travels through Africa. Born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, seeing Victory Falls, stayed in Livingston and Choma Northern Rhodesia, now called Zambia where I grew up as a child for a few years, then spending 26 years in Zimbabwe, then living in South Africa for 17 years. I miss Africa terribly, and you brought hope to me again after loosing my wife in May 2020. I can’t wait for your next adventure, and just to let you know that I am now living in the U.K. West Midlands, blessings Chris and Marianne

[@arjenblom]

Thank you for taking along your adventures and showing a realistic view of the places that you visited, it was like I was travelling myself. Meeting you both in Singapore was a bonus and made me realize that your videos are genuine. Also inspiring, so much so that my wife and i will be travelling to the Victoria Falls and make a 2 persons sunset cruise as you did, to check out if that big croc is still there. I am looking forward to more of your travels and adventures, see you again in Singapore!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Our pleasure! It was great to meet you too and we will be back one day for sure 😉

[@lindataylor6093]

PS, love the iconic ending😂😂😂

[@StanRaw88]

Thank you to you guys and Trudy for taking us along for the ride! It was an amazing journey! Welcome home guys.

[@felicityrossi2334]

It has been a wonderful journey with you both Marianne and Chris and of course Trudy. Thank you for all your video's and for sharing it with us. It is sad for us that you are leaving. Thank you for visiting our beautiful country South Africa. I wish you both and Trudy the most amazing future. I will miss your video's. Take care 🎉

[@mhmtbl]

Congratulations loves 🇬🇧💓🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@Andypanda19733]

Thanks guys for the journey was truly amazing looking forward to your next journey all the best

[@keithjones8262]

Well what a fantastic welcome home for u both, amazing to see. I would like to congratulate you on your awesome trip and have enjoyed watching every single video and like you both bit sad to see it end. it was amazing to see the places you went to, all the trials, tribulations and joy and some sadness from your trip. Sadness in being robbed of your stuff on two occasions which is awful but it’s the world today and as you said it is what it is. But that sadness is completely overshadowed by the pure happiness of the people you met along the way, especially sorry but can’t remember their names but the people in Turkey, your covid friend who helped you so much he was awesome, the guy also in Turkey you stayed with a few times and the amazing turtle lady, what a treasure she is! Thank you for sharing your travels as enjoyed every minute of them and look forward to more to come. Welcome home and again congratulations on your trip!

[@nedimburakc4604]

Evinize saglikla geri döndüğünüze sevindim,bu arada Trudy muhtesem bir hersey,yeri geldi araba oldu,yeri geldi ev oldu,mutfak oldu banyo oldu,geceyi onun koruyucu kollarinda uyudunuz,Dunyanin dort bir yerine bu 20 yaşında ihtiyar delikanli ile gityiniz sizi utandirmadi,sag salim başladığınız noktaya getirdi,bir karavandan cok fazlasi Turkiyeden Sevgiler.

[@TREADtheglobe]

thank you very much - Yes Trudy our trusty Fiat Ducato Van - has been amazing - she has not let us down and got us safely home - shes part of the family now for sure !!

[@NIKOYANPATRICE]

Omg I remember when I first found your channel when you guys were in Turkey I can’t believe it’s been 4.5 years and it’s over. Congratulations and I’m here bawling my eyes out for you guys.

[@davidclinch1358]

All thanks are due to you two for taking us all along with you, it's been amazing, not just for you both but for us too. Thank you soooo much !! David and Christine

[@griffindubreuil3838]

Welcome home! It’s been an absolute treat watching your adventures!

[@deebee.14]

I’m heart broken to see Trudy has been totally ransacked once again and im heart broken this happened to the most loving couple god has ever created. How on earth some people can find it in their cold heart to do such things. I’m so so sorry they did this to you. … I’ve loved following your adventures and thank you for sharing them with us. Welcome back to the UK.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your kind words - Yes we were very upset that Trudy got broken into but we were determined not to let it spoil the end of our trip. Thank you for coming with us and its lovely to hear you enjoyed the videos - many more to. come

[@teresaheckendorn3871]

Congradulations..so proud of you both..xo be safe

[@mommahil4323]

Bless you guys, so good to see this one - and in tears like everyone else xxx

[@grahamclarke2319]

Staggering achievement folks. It’s been enjoyable to watch the latter part of your adventures. Best of luck for whatever you do next. Thanks for sharing your amazing videos.

[@LesleyT-x9t]

Welcome home you guys. Cried happy tears over your convoy and arrival in Ironbridge! My Sunday mornings following your vlog were brilliant.....what on earth will I do without you?! Hope you'll take us along on your next adventure 💋 xxx

[@alanh004]

welcome home you two, was shedding tears with you on your return to Ironbridge. Have actually enjoyed the last few years following your adventures.

[@raymondporter2094]

It's always been Sunday EVENINGS when I've been watching in the UK because on many weekends we go camping/Caravanning at weekends and in Sunday morning we're often (not always) packing up to go home! It's been an emotional journey. Sorry about your stolen stuff. People must be really desperate to steal half-used toiletries! Well done! A really EPIC journey!

[@taraven2ad328]

Lovely to see Cheska and Ben there to welcome you home. Did you get to hug River and Scout? Their barks told me they remembered you. Welcome home guys. Going to miss those Sunday videos. Bless you both!! X

[@GaryR_Vanlife]

Absolutely Epic. Thanks for keeping me sane for these past years 😢❤

[@mumsright67]

Tears since the the second stop to pick up your friends😂😢😊

[@shivavarma7661]

Many congratulations on this great achievement. Take care.

[@KL-jg6ox]

Well done! Thanks for taking us along.

[@bainesysadventures7459]

We have absolutely loved watching you since Malaysia. We plan to watch the whole series. In tears watching you get home. Your are amazing and an inspiration, off to look at getting our own van.....😁 Thank you for sharing your adventures. Kelly, Paul, Oli and Harrison xxxxx❤

[@WagnerGimenes]

Well done. You had me in tears as well.

[@Barbarellacapsule]

You have both been a True Inspiration to me & so many camper Van folk that thrive on Adventure,I & many others have loved your World Tour,I was so upset to hear of the Theft & Karma will deal with them? I m so sad your Tour has come to an End,but I am sure once you ll be off on a smaller Adventure soon*Hugs to You both!😘

[@ladonnadeyoung7292]

Welcome Home!! Thank you for sharing all your adventures!! 🎉