Surviving the Loneliest Road in America

[@pennypackmtb2542]

My parents traveled this road over 30 years ago. I lost them both about five years ago. My mom went first at 92 and my dad died of a broken hart almost a year later, on Christmas Eve. That night we listened to some Christmas Carolers and then he said he was ready. I held his hand that night of nights and we talked about everything. Later that same night, as I talked to my oldest sister, I felt his hand turn cold and the greatest man I ever knew was gone. Both of my parents passed peacefully and spiritually and surrounded with love. I am so grateful neither had suffered. They just grew old. While I watching your journey through Alaska, that my parents talked so much about, help me feel closer to them, as they saw and experienced the same places. Thank you for sharing your memories about your Grand Dad, as your cherished memories helped me brave and share mine.

[@failuretocomunicate5266]

Thank you for sharing that very touching moment.. Tears are in my eyes.

[@TheAtstube]

Thanks for sharing. So glad you were there holding hands to the end

[@dfb2913]

Your comment has me in tears. It must have been heartbreaking to see your dad go but also in a way it is fortunate that both of your parents got to live a long life and grow old together, and that you had a chance to say goodbye to him in a peaceful way. I hope you are doing OK, my best wishes for you.

[@buejean]

I know how you feel, my mom just passed away in April of this year and my dad is taking it very hard. They were married for 62 years. I co-signed for my sister to buy a house so she can take care of them two years ago because my mom had Demetia and my dad wouldn't be able to take care of her. by himself.

[@carlmizell5930]

What was a very heartwarming comment and it had to be very hard to share, God Bless you.

[@bootmender]

I to am a traveler, in 1959 my uncle came to visit our home, when my mother made me go and practice my piano lessons. I was so mad to not be able to stay and listen to him. Before I left his presents he told me “if I could play a piano and fly a airplane I could go anywhere in the world and get a job.” I took piano lessons for 6 years and got my pilots license at 16. That was 80 countries and 60 years ago. I have played on Broadway, Nashville, and China, South Africa. I have flown around the world at least 9 times and sailed around it once. NEVER STOP TRAVAILING.

[@tyrondavids4287]

Beautiful ❤

[@themissdior1235]

That is a wonderful story. Thank you for haring:)

[@themissdior1235]

sorry "sharing"

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

Are you married?

[@gooseygatherings]

This is my favourite "up yours parents" story I've ever read - thank you for sharing!

[@MegaStefable]

I was tearing up when you talked about your Grandpa. It reminded me of my Grandma. She grew up in today's Poland and flew to Germany in 1945 where she spend a huge part of her life behind a wall. Her last years she spend in freedom traveling the world. I cherish her postcards until today.

[@Pavel_A.]

This sounds like the story of my Grandma. Much love

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

my gramps was a world traveller too..,,,that is where i got it from

[@m.buisset3825]

@@tennesseevolunteer I have been living in then West-Berlin and apart from the feeling of adventure, I and the people around me were happy to be safeguarded by people like you. And yes, I feel what you mean, we are sharing our home with Syrian and Ukrainian refugees and their stories are sometimes heartbreaking.

[@gcitizenctk]

What a beautiful passage from your Grandfather's Journal. Needless to say, his spirit lives in you. ❤️

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah I don't see anything specific to be so afraid of this road, here in Australia we have those type of road and people use them daily!! If we really want to enjoy an off-road adventure then we usually go to the canning stock road which is about 20days trip to complete 1400km and is one of the thoughest off road trip in the world

[@Scratchfid]

Eva I'm an 85 year old male who has lived in India and have been interested in wild places especially mountains. Ladakh and Tibetan venues have been well videographed and your video journal of this trip was exceptional! You have joined fine photography with such a human narrative. Thank you for sharing so intimately the character and love for your grandfather. I'm sure if there is an afterlife he would be beaming at this product you have produced of your pilgrimage. There is something so unique about the mountains of both Alaska and Ladakh. So wild, so alone, and so eternal. You capture the very essence of the experience. Thank you, thank you! Thank you. And am so grateful that KZbin and technology makes it possible to be shared. Blessings! Glad you had a good dog companion to share this with.

[@porkyseye5763]

Your grandfathers words are truly beautiful. So glad that you have a record of them. Hold them close.

[@shadetreewrenching]

All of the drone footage is stunning thanks for taking all that extra time stopping and starting to get all of those shots!

[@pdraggy]

and stoping and starting to play with the dog lol so much pay time :)

[@MerchantMarineGuy]

They are traveling with a camera crew and a support crew in two other vehicles you can see in some of the wild shots. ‘Remote’

[@pdraggy]

@@MerchantMarineGuy Yeah I just got led to Matilde's channel and she uses some of the same shots lol

[@gertdehaan4005]

@@MerchantMarineGuy There is nothing you can point out that would support your ridiculous conspiracy theory.

[@MerchantMarineGuy]

@@gertdehaan4005 19:22 is one of them but there are a few others. You can see the camera crew and support vehicles.

[@hsoderberg6505]

As a woman in her late 60s I'm bombarded by anti-aging marketing as if aging itself is not to be celebrated. Thanks for clearing out my brain! I'm glad you have traveling companions & I'm sure they appreciate you too.

[@douglasthompson8927]

amen to that..at one point it`s just like someone turns a switch and one becomes irrelevant..even though you`ve seen more and done more than 90% of the people around your opinion doesn`t count..if there is one thing I`ve learned in this life is that history always repeats whether in a person`s personal life or globally..kinda like what happens if you don`t CHANGE YOUR OIL

[@maybee...]

Well said!!!

[@jerryduncan8832]

I hear you loud and clear. I turn 70 tomorrow. I get the constant rapping of marketers trying to convince me that I am. or at least close to being finished. Funny how ones' outlook changes everything. My oldest friend (people I hang out with) is 47 y/o and the age drops from there. I still work and it's true: Those I work with place little to no value in what I bring to the table. lol! At this point in life, I really don't give a hoot what they think. Tired of trying to show them an easier way for free. About a year ago I bought a motorcycle. I'm having the time of my life. I'm thinking that at 70, I'm not quite halfway there. Share the love people. nothing but us is holding us back. Peace

[@gerrymullin]

The irony of all this natural products for anti-aging when aging is the most natural thing in the world!

[@meeow2165]

Same here H! Would travel also, if I could!

[@JasonCarney.]

Vilk is huge! Imagine how big he will be 6 months from now. Glad you have him on your journeys.

[@EuniceTess]

As a young travel vlogger in Uganda, you have no idea how much you inspire me. And I know there are thousands of us all over the world that look up to you. You outdid yourself on this one. Keep going.🙌

[@JCB-JackCrowBomb]

Eva i am a teenager who didn't really worked on her previous dream and felt extremely disappointed in herself like end of the world but discovering you (I don't really know how) make me feel live again. Two years of regretting not to working on my dream and today is the day you are my role model. Please don't stop making these videos until i get my own defender and tell about you in my videos like you did about your grandpa.I feel this time i will live my dream. I have always cycled around and found it peaceful from very early. I didn't knew merely a cycling and travelling can bring sich peace. Thanks The world actually does belong to brave.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

Devhuti, Being still a teenager, and posting this, I can see great things coming your way.. Keep on dreaming, get that *Defender*, just do it... Not everyone gets to live their dream, and it's not easier now than in Eva's Grampsh day's, as challenges change as the world change... I've wasted my life by dreaming, chasing rainbows and eclipses, and now I follow people doing what I wanted to do on KZbin. 😔😔😔 Good luck to you in your future travels.. 🇿🇦

[@JCB-JackCrowBomb]

@@alwynvanwyk1851 thank you so much for motivating me and wishing the best for you too

[@KoDeMondo]

Really do you need that for live again?? Are you just a teenager.. Maybe wait until you get 80!!

[@JCB-JackCrowBomb]

@@KoDeMondo what do you mean. Explain

[@bernardgitonga2677]

Hi devhuti

[@truckingwithtobee]

You’re living life exactly how the other 99% of us would love to live. I think we all watch your channel because we are living vicariously through you. You put into perspective what is important. And you’re right we don’t need all of those things that they constantly market to us everywhere we look. We don’t need the perfumes and the hairspray and the make up to look beautiful or to be beautiful. As I watch this episode, I’m standing in my bathroom and I’m looking at all of the junk that I have on my bathroom counters. Hundreds of dollars of stuff and at the end of the day does it make me any more beautiful than I already am? Thank you for making me see things in perspective. Safe travels my friend. Sending much love from Las Vegas Nevada❤ I’d also like to add that I’m really happy to see that you’re traveling with companions. It will be a very dangerous place up there.

[@davidmarshall718]

Here is a perspective from a single male who has supported "women's liberation" since the 1970's when I was teen, but has never been that successful with women romantically (despite being told that I am very nice) probably cuz I am too shy, too reticent, have a small male power ego, and take seriously the constant tirade of anti-male rhetoric that occurs and has occurred in the media for decades, one of the most common being the constant WOMEN'S ORATORY TO MEN of "LEAVE US ALONE" or "STOP HARRASSING US". Make-up (and all that) can "accentuate" a woman's beauty for special occasions, but when it really counts, a man sees a woman in her normal state. I assume you are stating in your comment that women wish to be be beautiful specifically for men (unless they are lesbian) as really no other people exist to admire a woman's beauty (unless other women admire beautiful women which is something men do not know about). All the advertising is done to make people who use ANY product BUY the product, often as a social neccessity, it is propaganda done to make the manufacturer RICH. I live in Western Canada which Eva just by-passed to get to the "stars and stripes" territory of the 49th state (Canadians are used to living in the USA's shadow) but there are lots of women in this region who do not use make-up when they are in town or in the wilds, but it can accentuate a women's appearance for special occasions, like restaurants or evenings out or what-ever, men notice it and most will appreciate it. Also, I am troubled by all these comments from southern state Americans who think that it is 'very dangerous" in the north. There are challenges in travelling and living, and one must be careful about wild-life and a few people, but most people and places are a lot more safe than in places like California, the USA East Coast, Texas or the rural southern USA. Just sayin'............

[@JeepCherokeeful]

It’s nice but moving up to Fairbanks and actually “living” this experience is so much more meaningful;)

[@amonshumate4957]

David Marshall: It's not necessary to put people down in the States to make yourself feel better. This from a person from the "rural South".

[@KoDeMondo]

Inspiration for what just to drive a car? Are we serious here? 😳😳

[@rui5421]

More than anything else, I’m glad you have travel companions. Not only for safety but also for the ability to share your experience with people in real time. You’re sharing such an incredible journey with us, but I imagine it means a lot to have people sharing the journey with you.

[@davidmarshall718]

Why does everyone think it is so dangerous in the North, be it Alaska, Yukon, NWT or the northern half of the Canadian Provinces??? People who live in these regions wonder how Americans in most of the lower 48 survive with all that gun crime, constant break and enters, store robberies at gun-point, and monthly mass shootings............ And do not even mention the violent Middle East, crime-crazy Latin America, or some other regions of the World.

[@rui5421]

@@davidmarshall718 the safety only pertains to incidents like what happened before with vehicle troubles or running out of gas midway. Being unprepared for whatever situational or elemental issues that could arrive. People used to it know what to expect. Eva prepared well but still it’s nice knowing she had company for that neck of the trip.

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah I don't see anything specific to be so afraid of this road, here in Australia we have those type of road and people use them daily!! If we really want to enjoy an off-road adventure then we usually go to the canning stock road which is about 20days trip to complete 1400km and is one of the thoughest off road trip in the world

[@gedanst1]

Hi Eva, I live in Eastern Europe quite close to where you left. I live in Romania and, like you, I always liked to travel, unfortunately I didn't get as far as you. Even so, I want to tell you that the greatness and beauty of nature always makes us realize how unimportant many of the things we appreciate are when we are surrounded by the concrete of cities, technology and supermarkets and, how little we need to feel fulfilled with souls full of the joy of a moment. I was moved by the story you told us about your grandfather and I am happy for you that by evoking him you can feel close to him. The bond you created between you and Vilk is wonderful and you are doing very well in not letting him jump out of the car by himself yet. I wish you and your travel companions only good and beautiful roads. I look forward to your next episode.

[@kenhoward3512]

Yes, lifting Vilk into and out of the truck will help him live a longer, happier life, without those terrible hip problems so common to Shepards.

[@VickiB585]

Romania is not close to Poland it is around 1000 miles away from Poland. Poland borders Germany , Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania and Belarus it was an Eastern block country 1945 to 1989. Its considered Central Europe and is a Slavic country. Only refered as Eastern Europe because of Russia got its hands on it - sold out in Yalta in 1945 by Russia and USA only Churchill wanted free and democratic Central and Eastern Europe.

[@victors4333]

@@VickiB585 It is close. Just not bordering it. I suggest you measure the distance from the border of Northern Romania to the South of Poland again. THAT is the distance from a country to another. Do you know that last century, for a while they were bordering each other? Your around 1000 miles is actually 102 km now, as the crow flies. Cheers!

[@Dutch_Uncle]

On the Alaska Ferry I met two German motorcyclists who were doing an Alaska to Argentina excursion. I could see by their vehicle plates that they were from the former East Germany. They said that as kids in the former East Germany they had talked about driving 50 cc mopeds from Alaska south, and they were now at personal and professional points where they could really do the trip, with BWM cycles. Another blessing from the unraveling of the Eastern European dictatorships and the USSR.

[@chrishiking8818]

Beautiful words from your grandfather, so true

[@gazzpazzer]

I did this trip solo on a motorcycle in May 2007 from California. It is so cool to see your incredible drone footage of the Taiga and the Brooks Range from that perspective. Well done. Loved your Grandpa's words.

[@terriecotham1567]

Thats got to be an amazing trip by bike

[@jamesbinns8528]

That's impressive. What bike did you ride?

[@gazzpazzer]

@@jamesbinns8528 a BMW R1200 GSA. As it turned out, wished I had taken a less expensive bike. On the other hand I did do a thousand mile day. Not sure I could of done that on a KLR.

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah I don't see anything specific to be so afraid of this road, here in Australia we have those type of road and people use them daily!! If we really want to enjoy an off-road adventure then we usually go to the canning stock road which is about 20days trip to complete 1400km and is one of the thoughest off road trip in the world

[@tinabarrette963]

So glad you have travel companions. It is dangerous for anyone to do it alone.❤️🇨🇦

[@michelerocks167]

What an emotional chronicle in your journey. Thanks for sharing your Grandfather’s words. Safe travels to you all.

[@tomholmes9807]

Eva, I along with many others are proud of you! You brought tears to my eyes as you talked about your grandpa and as you read his special words! Congratulations on reaching your destination!

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah I don't see anything specific to be so afraid of this road, here in Australia we have those type of road and people use them daily!! If we really want to enjoy an off-road adventure then we usually go to the canning stock road which is about 20days trip to complete 1400km and is one of the thoughest off road trip in the world

[@KoDeMondo]

Proud of what to drive in a road? 😳😳😳

[@williamwatkins3931]

That really touched me! I think you have opened up more!

[@HavAnna1000]

I don’t usually leave comments but I just had to say this is one of my favourite videos of yours. It brought me calmness and perspective at the end of a stressful day… your storytelling is incredible! Thank you so much!

[@AgnieszkaMPVlog]

I did this trip in 2018. One of the most beautiful roads I have ever driven 😍 I also made a movie of it, in Polish. It was my 31st birthday trip 🙌 Greetings from Switzerland!

[@purestan4263]

Naran to hunza and then till border road is exactly like this in Pakistan. Wonderful sceneries.

[@majidebrahimi1212]

hi eva...u doing great , i wish that the women of my country will finally have the freedom to experience the way they like, just like you....with love from iran

[@northstarcreative]

I wish that for your country too - what a wonderful world it would be for everyone

[@moabman6803]

She was married. This is what I was told: So here is some truth and honesty about Ewa Zubek. (That is her real name) Ewa Zubek got married to a guy in 2016 in a lavish wedding ceremony in Poland in the Church and Country house and the wedding was all about touting how amazing she is. Unfortunately the wedding only lasted a few months because Ewa Zubek was sleeping with her boss before and during the time she was married and the marriage lasted only months before it was dissolved. Her marriage failed because of infidelity and Ewa is running away from the truth ever since playing the part of "fearless raw and wild solo female traveler," for the camera.

[@pohanahawaii]

​@moabman6803: 🤔 Even if that's true and Eva's traveling for whatever reasons (guilt, self reflection, adventure, meaning of life, KZbin income, etc.), isn't she *also* a "fearless raw and wild solo female traveler" for real? I don't see a camera crew, editing team, or bodyguards following Eva around as she did all her own stunts, sleeping in her jeep, camping out in the wild, etc.

[@kokosz33]

@@moabman6803 if its true Im sorry for the guy. My mariage went the same way as hes. I hope Ewa will find herself.

[@help8help]

@@moabman6803Look hard enough and all of us are heroes and all of us are villains. I’m sure she’d make a terrible wife. I might not even want to meet her in real life. But her travel videos are entertaining. Maybe that’s her purpose. I’m happy knowing that at least the stuff in her videos are about as real and truthful as possible.

[@beetroot48]

Really appreciate you taking us all along on your journeys and this one is spectacular. I was touched by your reading your grandfather’s journal entries and the fact you are that traveler acting on faith and courage. Constantly striving but always with a smile and good humor.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

As someone who was born in the 80s and has literally lived from basically no computers and only seeing the world by traveling or some national geographic book or docs* i just think its really great how far we've come with technology. Being able to watch travellers and see parts of the world we probably would not otherwise is truly remarkable. And the quality is amazing.

[@Dan-fo9dk]

If you have that "image" of 1980 you are completely lost in your understanding of history and has lived under a rock. I travelled the world both in the 1970th. and -80th. ...and ever since. We had everything at that time also cars, planes, cameras...video cameras...whatever... The biggest difference is that internet has showed up ....which you call "technology". Internet is just a continuation of what existed in the -70th where universities was connected with each other. Personally I studied computer science at university in the mid 1970th.... That should not be possible with your ideas what exited some decades back....

[@cm6995]

@Dan Since when in the 80's was the average Joe able to travel with crystal clear drones, record their adventures and upload to youtube for the world to see through their smart phones or/and laptops? Not just because you had access to all you claim did it mean everyone else did.

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

@@Dan-fo9dk you da bumma

[@ryanmartin4574]

@Dan. You completely missed the point. But congratulations on studying computer science in the 70’s 👍

[@oldscout80]

@@Dan-fo9dk You have no idea of the point Pepper Sprout was trying to put across! I'm glad though that you got to study "Computer Science at University in 1970th"

[@AnonYmous-UserNotFound]

My mum and I travelled to Alaska 7 years ago from New Zealand as she’d always wanted to go there since childhood. It was the best trip! Fairbanks, Dalton Highway to the arctic circle. Train down through Denali National Park, to Anchorage and then on to Whittier for a cruise along the inside passage. One highlight was a float plane ride over a glacier. The trip of a lifetime, I hope to go back one day, in the meantime I have vlogs like this to enjoy ❤

[@GeoBlackPro]

Your grandpa's spirit lives through you and he would be very proud of you Eva!

[@lupitaolson7837]

Hello from Colorado and two 77 year olds travelers. Enjoy everyday of your life. Love to watch your travels💖.

[@daphnejarrett]

This has to be one of your best videos yet! It truly made me emotional. I'm not sure if it was the incredible landscapes or your captivating story telling (probably a bit of both) but if there is one thing I take from this video it's that your grandfather would be so unbelievably proud.

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah I don't see anything specific to be so afraid of this road, here in Australia we have those type of road and people use them daily!! If we really want to enjoy an off-road adventure then we usually go to the canning stock road which is about 20days trip to complete 1400km and is one of the thoughest off road trip in the world.

[@NormanF62]

A cliffhanger short of Prudhoe Bay! The episode reminded me of how vast, desolate and uninhabited the Alaskan interior can be. Its literally quite another world, alien and exotic to human sensibilities. Few people have ever traveled that far north for obvious reasons. Looking forward to your arrival on the Arctic Ocean!

[@MrEbeet]

just watch the nextmeridian.expedition video. you'll see Eva in prudoe bay

[@rosariomartinez820]

You are so AUTHENTIC, Eva. And rich! You can enjoy so much so many little things and live life simply and thoroughly.

[@joepearson5515]

Your grandfather's words deeply touched me. I can only imagine how much you feel reliving and sharing your journey together

[@Guillan80]

Loving everyone’s positive comments and awesome stories along with some heartfelt ones. Eva it’s awesome how your journey can bring people memories and curiosity and from your videos and so many of us are literally living through your lenses. See so much beautiful scenes through your travels. Thank you. Be safe and pay attention to Veelks ears out there. Dog senses are important.

[@davidmarshall718]

Eva deletes any negative comments, as do most travel vloggers.

[@otokayeptho9283]

Thank you Eva for taking us along with you to Alaska..🙏🏻

[@quanticaBA]

I had to stop at minute 7.33 because I felt so overwhelmed by feelings when you talked about your grandfather. I went and lighted up a candle for my grandmother. She was from Poland too, you know? she had a life there back in the 30s and had to flee the country in order to save her life and her children's... my mother amongst them. I got to understand so much about you too! after hearing those beautiful words your granpa wrote. I'd like you to know that if you ever make it to Argentina, you already have a friend here in BA. Thank you for sharing. I'll resume with the video now, it is so amazing the place you were at, so far North. Those landscapes!! great drone views love it.

[@iansymington]

What a great discovery! So pleased to find your station this morning Eva, love your style and your lovely English accent. Bon voyage.

[@900Ziggy]

Thank you for sharing about your grandpa, I cried a little but it was so lovely. I'm sure he would be so proud of you

[@mannybravo237]

Loved your grampa's words. Embracing the adventure. Like a mountain lion. When she crosses the mountains ranges, and valleys. She doesn't think about the distance, or the time, and she doesn't have the need to rush...she simply does! Love to you, and your pup! Love your [zen and the art of] adventure!

[@Pixture2]

There is only one word for this adventure - EPIC. So happy you are almost there without any problems this leg of the trip. I was both inspired and delighted by your reading of your grandpa's travelog. Truly distance and time may not matter in adventures as life itself is an adventure, and the destination is the goal even if we do not really know what that means. Happy days and keep doing what you are inspired to do. Love that you are sharing this journey with us.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Interesting coincidence, I just posted a video this morning talking about my experience of driving to Prudhoe Bay way back in 1995. Very cool to see what it's like in your video, since it's been so long I forgot exactly what the landscapes looked like. More mountains than I realized. Great to see that you managed to get to the top of the world without a major breakdown in the middle of nowhere. Seems you have plenty of time to head south and continue on your journey before the snow flies. Curious now to see if you take it slow back down through Canada and the US or else get down to Mexico fairly quick and continue into Latin America this year.

[@paulhowes5094]

funny I enjoy reading the comments almost as much as watching the video. Her videos seem to hit everyone in a personal way. My best trip when I was in Alaska 2 summers as a teen in 73 & 74 was a trip to Telequana lake. It's amazing how it has changed due to global warming.

[@MrSupernova111]

Sup bro! I see you everywhere! Cheers!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@MrSupernova111 Howdy. ✌

[@SG-jg3be]

You have gained so much wisdom, Eva. I think hardship, courage and travelling the world bestows a lot of insights. Expand your horizon and that in turn will expand your mind.. Fun and safe travels to you and Vilk! :)

[@roudyman777]

Watching this woman get so excited about a town that is freezing cold and extremely foggy weather makes me enjoy swimming in my pool at 75 degrees and sunny skies here in Phoenix so much better, thank you Eva

[@yabba234]

this was a very emotional episode when you included the quotes from your grandfather; thank you for sharing this with us, it was very beautiful.

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

Eva this journey is giving you a new glow! literally your face is beaming...self actualization and continueing your ancesters love for wunderlust...is right where you should be in this time and place in your life. great vid!

[@tritzispoosa]

Your grandfather really had a poetic way of writing. The scenery is just splendid

[@brandonlim5468]

Beautiful and very emotional story telling Eva, and I'm sure your grandpa is looking down at you from heaven and smiling. Stay safe and embrace the journey.

[@BlvckB3ard]

You have no idea how much the words of your grandpa inspire me. Thank you! I wish you open borders, long roads, high milage per gallon and heavenly experiences!

[@tacocin]

That scenery is incredible! I am awestruck as well! Thank you so much for sharing! Your Grandpa lives in your heart and he feels honored to be there!

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

Your grandfather was a wise man. A true wizard! Bless him and you for following your hearts. One only gets so many turns around the sun. Travel on!

[@brivocars1976]

Hey Eva am glad your grandpa came to visit my country Kenya. I really like your content and life journey keep it up you may not know it but unintentionally you do inspire others to follow things that make them happy.

[@robindamore4782]

Thank you Eva for sharing this journey. I really loved the cinematography. Safe travels.

[@susanbrown2909]

It was very compelling the way ur grandad expressed how he travelled ,there was even a hidden message in their for me..as I’m a anxious traveller even on short journeys…

[@MariE-go7ol]

So glad you have travel companions. Your in such desolate areas that it’s just safer . Beautiful Grandpa story. It’s no wonder you took up traveling and I believe you do feel him with every mile driven and every mountain crossed. He can hear you. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@JWW60]

You and your Grandfather may have driven the same path. How amazing is that. And he had less amenities such a nice four wheel drive. Never the less it's still great that you both share the same soul.

[@kenhayhurst374]

I do nothing but smile as I watch your post. Your honesty, humor, and observations are simply refreshing. Your "feeling small" was a point. I have felt that just standing on a deserted Pacific shore and staring at the horizon. I have not traveled nearly as far as you, but I have been in some very remote and lonely places. It gives you an entirely new perspective on just about everything. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@bohoxplorer840]

My Grandpa died when I was 7. My father decided I was too young to make the trip for the funeral, I was devastated. I wish I had a view into my Grandpas mind like this. How wonderful you have his writings, what treasures. Your Grand father would be so very proud of the true traveler you are Eva❤

[@augustingarnier4625]

Wow! The wise words of your grandfather went straight to my heart.

[@joyolsen849]

I guarantee your grandpa is right there with you. Guiding and protecting you every step of the way you travel.

[@kelseyharte4839]

Was thinking the same thing! He can absolutely hear her

[@KoDeMondo]

Ahahah they just drove a car!!!

[@franciscosaldana2879]

Eva, you narration of this last leg of your trip to the tip of Northamerica is superb. Your words, l feel, are pretty much what we would be thinking confronting this raw environment. It is not a friendly environment in human terms but it is awesome. Congratulations in your accomplishment, good that you had excellent companions, this cool French couple.

[@eclecticexplorer7828]

Congratulations on reaching the terminus of your epic journey! I have enjoyed traveling vicariously with you, and it was nice that you have shared so much of yourself. It was interesting that you shared from your grandfather's travelogue on the same day that I shared my memories of my final visit with my dad on social media. How wonderful that you have all his stored memories to keep you company. I am sure that you have travelled or will travel some of those same roads in his honor. May all your journeys be safe and amazing!

[@mdtravis1]

Eva, Thank you for sharing the words and feelings of your Grandfather. He writes in such a picture-est way. As you are right there with Him, So is He with you even Now. Much Love

[@lucybrebner1529]

OMG !! your grandfathers words touched me so much. No wonder you are who you are today. bless you xx

[@aliciathom3463]

love the story and words of your grandfather. What a wonderful trip!

[@Coraline5323]

After this video, I had to subscribe. I love the travels you take us on and the stories you share with us. Thanks for making life magical and providing a sense of peace and escape.

[@horizonblack]

My heart aches for all the places I can't go, and all the things I won't see. Thanks for sharing your journey, it helps.

[@margaret3239]

I don’t even know if you’ll see this, but that is so gloriously beautiful yet scary even seeing it on TV is so unbelievably gorgeous. I can only imagine what it looks like in person. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrrZ]

youtube highlight of the week: a new video from Eva! yipeee!!

[@WarTornPH]

Love experiencing other perspectives of life through your adventures, Eva. Keep inspiring and Safe travels!

[@DeepBlueandBeyond]

Eva, you are truly an incredible storyteller. I love watching your videos, and I feel that you've enriched my life with your wonderful old-soul wisdom. Absolutely love it. Thank you! ❤🤙

[@shilpar007]

Just no words, epic journey ... safe travels to you and vilk.

[@goatitisful]

I just hope you find peace... whatever that means to you... your videos are inspiring... I hope you know that at the very least... you are not alone... 😊 from Wisconsin, USA

[@509brown]

Take care, thank you so much for your efforts in giving us these videos. Appreciated in ways that mean something important.

[@samirgandhi8838]

Eva you're my role model I know that the things you do aren't easy at all and still you make it look like a walk in a park. You inspire me to travel and even if I am not able to reach all the places you've been I am still grateful as I saw the world through your eyes. Sending love from India.

[@theonlygus]

You know... at first i was a little upset with how slow these were coming out... but the cinematography is absolutely stunning. The time and effort you put into pacing this and getting me invested in not just the places or journey but the lifestyle itself... worth the wait. So so SO worth the wait.

[@justin20072007]

I’m 3:26 in and I’m already going to hit sub to this channel. Your shots of everything so far are amazing. Far better than the more popular names of businesses that do this kind of work. Absolutely beautiful. I don’t know what that is you’re driving but I sure want one. Looks freaking cool. I’m looking forward to the rest of this video and all other videos you may have!

[@wanderlustdetailer]

It's a Landrover Defender

[@KevinKatzenberg]

Loved the chronicles reading. Please add more where you feel they fit. The one you read embodies everything a traveler feels. It's not just about the destination, but the journey. The less I take planes and the more I drive, the more those words are what it feels like to travel.

[@tomtrainor5762]

My family traveled this in the early 60’s . Your video make me think of them, us, a family of 6. Thank you for that blessing! Be safe, be kind.

[@elainasearles2121]

Yay 🎉😢❤!!! You made it!!! I’m so happy for you!! It’s been such a long trip but you did it girl!!! You reached your destination!!!! You’ve been through so much on this trip from all your troubles in the ports, getting handcuffed and traveling through the U.S. but you are an overcomer!! You did it!! Thank you so much for sharing your granddad’s story and all of it!! You are a true inspiration and I’m so happy for you!! Can’t wait for the next video to see you landing at your destination!! With all my love your friend, Elaina ❤️🙏🏻😊😭🥰🎉🎈🔥🎊

[@travelteachculturefs1019]

Awesome video and narration! As a world traveler myself, I’ve been/driven to some pretty remote places around the world with kids!!!! Just wished I had documented my experiences to share. But I’m living vicariously through you now Eva! And please be safe!

[@jolenebouhaddad580]

Thank you for sharing that part of your life with us about your grandfather. It helped so much to understand better why you do what you do. The things that catch our heart as a child can lay out our entire future for us. I'm so thankful your grandfather captured your heart to travel at an early age, because your videos truly capture my heart. I would love to travel around the world one day. I love meeting new ppl and experiencing new cultures. You're truly an inspiration to follow Eva. God bless you every step of the way.

[@elocingloom]

Such majestic and intimidating landscape, one day I will drive it!

[@AMBELLA2]

Enjoying living vicariously through your travel adventures ! God Bless, stay safe , hugs and love for both you and Vilk 🙏❤️🙏

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Eva has done such a beautiful job with Vilk. And it's so nice to see a GSD that conforms to a more working/traditional standard rather than what you see in "breed standard" dog shows with their hips dragging the ground (feel so sorry for those dogs.) Thank you, Eva (and to those breeders back in Montana).

[@frankrault3190]

What you said about your grandpa moved me deeply! My dad used to cross France from Holland to the Pyrenees on his bicycle, having his tent and other stuff packed on the luggage rack. He did that in the fourties and fifties, just after the war. Even Europe could be vast, that way. I will never forget his story about opening the little doors of his tent in the morning, after having slept on a remote field in the middle of the mountains, looking straight into the eyes of a rather big black dog, a bit like yours, I suppose. The dog was friendly, and curiously walked around, but didn't want to be touched. My dad baked his ham and eggs for breakfast, pitched down his tent and headed to the nearest village for a cup of coffee. Once in the auberge locals offered him a coffee, and they asked about his recent whereabouts. As they heard about the black dog they grew pale: It appeared to be a wolf that regularly attacked their sheep and goats, an animal famous for his cunning ways to outtrick the farmers, sometimes even attacking people. But you know, my dad had that secret skill with animals. He could (kindly) catch a little bird with his bare hands, just to say hello and let it fly away again. Before the war he tamed a wild owl, feeding it with little chunks of raw meat. As the war began Holland ran out of proper food pretty quickly, so he set the owls free (although they weren't caged at all). They stayed with him, despite a lack of food, for some few more years. Your story reminds me of my dad, who died in the year 2001. He passed on his love for traveling to me. A great gift! I'm sure your granddad knows where you are and what you do, approving of it and being proud of his granddaughter! He'll always be with you!

[@harrydecker8731]

What magnificent vistas! Thanks to your drone, we even get a birds-eye view. It's interesting to watch the topography change from tall trees to small trees and bushes to tundra. And you changed climate zones as well. Your memories about your grandfather were quite touching. Now we know where you got your desire to see the world. Like you, I'll be interested to see what Prudhoe Bay looks like. Aside from native Americans, I would imagine most people live there because of the gas and oil industry.

[@bonnierowe8492]

Your grandfather's words reflect deep wisdom and understanding that are truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing them. I can appreciate how close you feel to him, though he has passed to another dimension of life. Thank you.

[@lynoguis6894]

Such endurance for a very long drive!! Thank you for sharing this journey....

[@tomm2812]

I took my family of 6 (kids then 8-15 yo) up the Haul road 27 years ago. Great trip. No guardrails then on Atigun Pass. Beaver Slide is great. Finger Rock. We waded in the Arctic Ocean...freezing. Native Alaskans said my kids were the first kids to travel the whole of the Pipeline Road by vehicle to Prudhoe Bay and back to Fairbanks. It was part of our 13,500 mile camping / road trip. Great video. Now you are a Blue Nose. Best

[@LashanR]

So epic. Unreal landscapes, reminds me of the mountains in Iceland but on an even grander scale. And I loved those words from your grandpa. What an adventure!

[@brightwoman48]

Popłakałam się jak czytałaś słowa swojego dziadka , to nie samowite jak zawsze czujemy że są z nami w naszym sercu. Kiedy kiedyś zwiedzałam świat stopem , nawet będąc sam czułam się bezpiecznie , bo był że mną mój zmarły wojek, brat mojego taty, mój chrzestny który w dzieciństwie zabierał mnie tirem po Polsce , uwielbiałam to 😁🥰, powodzenia kochana , niech dobre wiatry Cię prowadzą 🌹💜🦋

[@philalmeida1962]

I've watched this particular vlog 3x now. I get you and I can relate to your stories. Keep going please.

[@joybrown8644]

Oh my gosh. I second everything everybody else said here about how wonderful your video is and how heart touching your stories are. I am an American, and while I knew that Alaska is enormous, I don’t think I remember seeing a picture of it actually placed on top of the contiguous United States before. That’s incredible. Seeing that vastness and emptiness (? It’s not really “empty” though, is it?) makes me feel both so small and yet so oddly special at the same time. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@andrewcorey885]

The Haul Road is very special. Driven it many times. Always in the winter. Just such an amazing place. Recommended to anyone. Glad you enjoyed it. AK is my home and it is so amazing. That area offers great places to really get away from the world.

[@tomajagem9616]

Eva, just listened to the lovely and extremely poignant words your grandfather wrote so many years ago. I grew up in East Africa and in the 70s and 80s one of my heroes was a Polish rally driver called Sobiesław Zasada who loved East Africa and spent a lot of time in Kenya and whom I'm sure must've been known to your grandfather. You go girl!

[@paulhowes5094]

my heroes today include the Polish people that opened their hearts and their homes to the Ukrainian people fleeing the Russian invaders

[@paulhowes5094]

oh and whomever invented the pierogi lol

[@alang.santos1841]

Grandpas words were so profound. Sadly some travel vloggers just travel on and on with so much speed, not even stopping to appreciate their surroundings, the beauty of it all. I am a traveler myself, having traveled through many states, in my twenties. I do plan to travel again soon.

[@karolakivilo5004]

Some times watching a video there is something that deeply resonates and touches me and right there I hit like button. With this video, you reading your granddads epiphany, that landed deep in me and I want it to reach more people. So I hit like. I would have done it in the end anyway tough.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@judithgreen3689]

That scenery is just awe inspiring. Love how your grandfather’s words of the endless road matches your experience. How nice to bond even after he’s gone. This trip is like an “expedition”. It’s so wild. Thanks for sharing.

[@FlyKidsFly]

Eva, the story of your dziadek is amazing. We are Polish living in Mexico and we love to travel the world with our two toddlers. Thank you for the inspiration! Maybe our kids one day will become true travelers like you and your grandpa :) Pozdrawiamy :)

[@Lucifer-qd3bw]

How many polish people lives in Mexico? I never been to Mexico, just curious to know

[@Miranda-k3x]

Your grandpa’s message is so beautiful and particularly relevant in this time of hardship for so many whether that is Ukrainians desperately fighting to defend their country or the cost of living crisis we are currently experiencing. To hear this words really made reflect not only of the resilience needed when we travel but the journey of life itself with all it’s joys and hardships… ❤

[@carolineindacityphx]

Wow! The landscape it truly alien and rugged. It reminded me of when you were in Mongolia...driving out in wide open spaces. I will never drive down the Dalton Highway, so I thank you for taking me along on your journey. Wasn't there a gang called the Daltons? Anyway I am not sure if there is another part, I am guessing the next part, you will show us Prudhoe Bay. Until next time, take care of yourself and Vilk. PS: I am so glad that Matilde and Nick are with you along this lonely stretch of highway! ❤

[@grafffuller3265]

This has been such a grand adventure. We have been watching your videos (binging them) for hours...and it is like we are traveling WITH you. Obviously...it is a LOT warmer in our house, than in yours...but each time you shiver...we feel it with you. The words that your grandfather spoke were so touching. He really has been an influencer in your life. You are carrying the torch of his adventurism with you on every journey that you make. The landscape is NOTHING like we thought it would be like. Marie and I have been thinking about the people that traveled this way...before cars...and how they struggled, but STILL did it. We are hoping the destination that you all have chosen will NOT disappoint (not that we think it will, but just in case). We are blessed that you are doing this. Thank you for taking us with you. Talk to you, soon.

[@paigekaiser4790]

We love watching your travel chronicles! You’re grandpa would be so proud of you.