FLORIDA to ALASKA ROAD TRIP BEGINS! Florida Adventure Key West, Alligators, Rockets, Cubano's & More

Join the Bags Packed Family as we embark on the ultimate USA road trip, starting from sunny Florida all the way to the wilds of Alaska! In this episode, we kick off our journey with a Florida road trip, exploring everything from the tropical paradise of Key West to the mysterious Everglades. We savor iconic Key Lime Pie, navigate the lush Everglades on thrilling fan boats, and get up close with alligators in their natural habitat, witnessing the incredible wildlife that makes this area so unique. We also relax on Florida’s stunning beaches, enjoy mouth-watering Cubano sandwiches, and witness spectacular rocket launches from the Space Coast. Don’t miss out on our fun-filled Florida adventures as we prepare for the epic road trip ahead to Alaska! Like, comment, and subscribe to follow our family travel adventures and see where the road takes us next. 🚗✨
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: keywestbutterfly.com/
Kermit's Key Lime Shop: www.keylimeshop.com/
Francis Fresh produce: maps.app.goo.gl/BJrTVCZy7zx26...
El Habanero Restaurant: maps.app.goo.gl/38Z2Tv5ZtAPVw...
Shiver's BBQ: shiversbbq.com/
Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour: www.coopertownairboats.com/
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine: www.versaillesrestaurant.com/
La Colada Gourmet “THE HOUSE OF CUBAN COFFEE”: www.lacoladagourmet.com/
Old Guy Carnivore: / @oldguycarnivore
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
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🗺️ ABOUT US
We’re Jonathan and Kelly, and we’re excited to have you join us on our new adventure. After spending nine incredible years teaching overseas in India, Dubai, and Indonesia, we’ve retired from international teaching and are moving back to our new house in Alaska.
We’ve kicked off an epic road trip from Key West, Florida to Dead Horse, Alaska-USA's longest road trip! Our journey is all about exploring the world, discovering new experiences, and creating lasting memories as a family. We hope our vlogs inspire you to explore new places, embrace new challenges, and enjoy life’s adventures.
Join us as we hit the road, explore new destinations, and share our love for travel and family life. Let’s discover the world together!
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Key West
9:00 Fruit Stand and Cubano Coffee
15:59 Dinner and Hotel
17:47 Alligators
21:41 Cubano Sandwiches
22:21 Cubano Coffee
25:06 Old Guy Carnivore
26:25 Dinner at the Beach
32:25 Reflection
34:23 Kennedy Space Center
37:49 Crazy Waves
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[@ivyinocencio6115]

Mother and daughter rocking the new hairstyle. Love this beautiful, amazing family.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@carolebarlow9984]

Granite is the epitome of what a Big Brother should be ❤️kind and thoughtful ❤️I love him, and I’m a Nana🥰 have so much fun on this trip kids, and travel safe all of you. God bless and keep you all safe 🙏🏽🇦🇺

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you, Carole!

[@estherfoo4116]

I laughed at Granite feeding Forest while he’s in the sand very funny.😅 I realise the kids are changing, Granite looking handsome, Cedar getting prettier & Forest the cutie 🥰

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s amazing how fast they are growing!

[@susangantzler7786]

Thank you Cedar for donating your beautiful hair to kids that lost theirs . My little boy lost his three times due to his chemo . You are a hero in my eyes for being so generous .❤ Have a safe trip and enjoy yourselves . Love from a mama in Ohio .

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are welcome 🙏 Sorry to hear about your son, no kid should have to go through that (no momma, either). Big hugs to you and your family ❤️

[@peter_9542]

I found out about your channel like a year ago and fell in love instantly. Now you're already on to a new chapter of your adventure. Time flies 😄 Best of luck for your decision to be a full time youtuber, guys

[@BagsPackedFamily]

I really appreciate that Peter!

[@srividhyakrishnamurthy]

Excited to watch your entire road trip. Cedar looks so pretty in her haircut. Excellent job Cedar. Forest cutie❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@yennychan6014]

Cedar looks beautiful with new haircut 😊

[@jeremywall4913]

Ceder looks older so cute😊 also I got to say what positive and happy proactive parents you are, that you are raising the best children ever!! Love your trip videos!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much, Jeremy!

[@OldGuyCarnivore]

Great video, Jonathan, especially because I'm in it... LOL 😊. Thanks, my friend!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It was my absolute pleasure, Mitch!

[@mchannie]

What wonderful memories and experiences the family share great jib looking forward ti new episodes

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Glad you are enjoying them 🎉

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

wow Forest and Cedar with new haircut. Forest looks like cute little Rockstar.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! They have a new summer look!

[@pooopyful]

Granite is such a good kid and let Forest have the choc pie first

[@BagsPackedFamily]

He’s a good big brother. :-)

[@tanjawesseling6283]

Well done with your hair donation Cedar,Fantastic 😅😅

[@LK-di8pe]

Love the ladies' new hair style. Awesome!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you!

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

very eager to view the upcoming videos of your journey from florida to alaska. have a safe and blissful journey with your lovely family Mr Johnathan. lots of love and best wishes to kids.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! 🙏

[@sabasnx]

The sibling Trio is so lovely ! Lots of Love and Good luck !!

[@Razrsharpfoodle]

The start of the new adventure! Looking forward to following the road-trip 🎉🎉

[@storyyxx]

this series is gonna be sick! super excited

[@KillahammersChannel1]

Always good to see your new video with the fam 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@siesonaladventures]

So it begins....!!! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Oh, yes!

[@lisamonalisahikes]

Love the Keys… this is such a wonderful adventure! My daughter was homeschooled and we both learned so much at parks and adventures… we did a lot of research and history learning before we would go to new places… pretty cool to have understanding of places before you go. Really made the appreciation of what you’re experiencing. And then there was times we just enjoyed a new experience. Great to see family’s likes ours

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much, Lisa! We’re very thankful that we have this opportunity to homeschool.

[@mariellahinde7696]

Really love watching you all ! Such a beautiful family - excited to be part of your journey from Florida to Alaska! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@jeanz8848]

Looks like a super fun place to be at! Especially as a family. Travel safe.

[@stevestudley5685]

Thank you, Bags family.😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Our pleasure!

[@mohamedhafiq]

I’m obsessed with Forest. He’s too adorable! Love from Malaysia.

[@mymoosiek]

I love Cedar and Kelly’s haircuts! You ladies look amazing ❤😍

[@goinggoing.backback]

Love that your years away have allowed you to enjoy The States as a whole new adventure ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, guys!!

[@p4161]

We loves you guys. Thank you for video coming. Please keep sending us videos of your wonderful trips. God bless you and family.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much. The blessing means a lot.

[@user-bf9rh3bp5o]

cannot wait ❤❤have fun guy’s

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you!

[@janemay8721]

Loving this adventure! Wishing you an amazing journey. I feel so blessed to be able to come along.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s off to a great start. 🙏

[@ashleydavis6809]

Woohoo exciting times for you guys!

[@City-Tours-Jonathan-Lewie]

Hi Jonathan & Kelly, i am a big big fan of your channel and love your awesome little family, i have been following you guys for a long time now, but always watch from my Television so i dont really get to comment or say hi, but i said last night that i was going to jump on my computer today while editing some of my own content so say a big hello, me and my family are so looking forward to watching you guys travel across the States, it looks like so much fun already, Your Vietnam videos help us out alot, i watched and rewatched them videos haha, we are currently in Vietnam and i have recorded nearly 18 videos. I really wish you guys the very best as full time KZbinrs, my plan is go fulltime in the next 5 years, I will drop n more often to say hi more often guys and looking for to always seeing your videos. ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Love this! Definitely jump in and give us updates.

[@aldrintolentino820]

Can’t wait for more US video adventure

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Saturday!

[@tjeffrey830]

Awesome video! So exciting to watch the kids slowly getting into the American way of life. Loving those Cubano coffees and sandwiches. And the visit to Kennedy Space Center was amazing. Can't wait for the next videos! Have fun and safe travels!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, Jeffrey! The next video will be Saturday morning.

[@johnc3886]

LOVE Cedar's haircut and her smile !!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you. 🙏

[@sallyor4335]

Love the haircuts Cedar and Kelly especially for the summer heat! I just came back from Florida as well and visited the Everglades! So happy to see y’all the ride especially Forest when he didn’t want to go at first 😅. Hopefully y’all are able to cure your Asian food cravings along the roadtrip!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Absolutely, Sally! We really enjoyed the trip.

[@JoraPf]

We r watching!!!❤

[@MASLAICHAKRI.]

Cedarrrrrrr your hair sweetieeeeee🤍...Muchhhhhhhhhhh love guysss🕊

[@cathyac8545]

You guys are starting out strong👍🏻. We didn’t realise the air boats were real -only ever seen them in old American movies 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Not only real, but totally awesome!!

[@amatossotama]

Oh yeah! Been waiting for more videos in the States!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! We hope to post every Wednesday and Saturday.

[@menutokitchen]

so excited to see the rest of the trip to Alaska. I take it that despite being retired teachers, you guys are my online teachers in US geography and places. heheeheh.

[@michellelkphoto1543]

Cedar and Kelly, your haircuts are adorable!! So excited for your new adventures!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yay! Thank you!

[@user-rl4yi3hl5n]

Cool haircuts family!!!!! Very Cute!!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!!

[@marilynfdavis891]

Thank You for sharing your journey!! I am seeing a part of the USA that I have never seen before. Love the short haircuts- Cedar that’s awesome for helping a child in need. 💜👋🏻

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

[@florence75349]

So excited for this Road Trip Series! Everyone has sharp looking haircuts! It’s great to see all the interesting places to visit in the U.S., for people like me who may not be able to travel internationally that often! Great video!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

I really appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@aronaeleven5574]

I'm always interested in exploring the unique diversity of each state, which can vary widely as one travels, including in Canada.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s so true!

[@boet2236]

beautiful family! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you!

[@miriamnewby6048]

Excited to follow along on this new journey of yours. I enjoyed the videos from awhile back of you setting up your Alaska house and it will be fun to eventually see you back there this year. Noticed the new haircuts right away and they look great.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Awesome! Thank you! We are excited to get back to Alaska!

[@anna40299]

Looks like the entire family got hair cut. Looking good❤

[@jimjohnson3807]

with Cedar's new hair cut she is looking so beautiful

[@carolyngregory9354]

What a great start to your trip to Alaska. I’m excited to be along for the ride for sure. Btw, I love Kelly’s haircut and Cedar’s.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!!

[@abidaabdool391]

Hi Bags Packed Family 🎉 ❤ love your content wishing you all the best✨️ Kelly & Cedar 👩👧🫶

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@marthaferralotta1024]

I have been following you for awhile looking forward to your adventures to Alaska. Safe travels. Ladies love the haircuts

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jillwalls9330]

I went to key west in 1997. It was a stop on a cruise for my honeymoon. We went to the Hemingway house and the Mel Fisher museum. It was fun. Every time we go to Florida my husband has to have a Cuban sandwich. He has a Cuban uncle and that was how he was introduced to them as a kid. 😊

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Oh girls your hairstyles are fabulous 🥰.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@sallykotselenis1427]

love the ladies hair cuts. have a wonderful trip

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lisaann006]

All your haircuts look great 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nickiejones7934]

Short haircuts suited the both well. Enjoyed the travel alongside with you guys . ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you Nickie!

[@nickiejones7934]

@@BagsPackedFamily it's Nickie lol 😆

[@BagsPackedFamily]

@@nickiejones7934 ha! Typing too fast!

[@goldensun168]

The joinery has begun. Travel safe!

[@allenkramer7156]

Hello from Indiana if u keep up the hard work this channel will go places I really enjoy watching ya guys.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, Allen!

[@stephanieackerman5514]

Nice to see you in America beautiful family 🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@TravelingEddie]

Oh wow I haven't seen you guys since India last year early on. The little one is now just walking on his own and your daughter cut her hair short. I'm an English language teacher and have been for 26 years. can't retire just yet but I wish I could. Congrats on being able to retire and enjoy the kids growing up and travel at the same time without having to work for someone except for KZbin. Forrest is so cool. Cedar always loveable and Granite just a great talker. Kelly is still a vegetarian I take. I was in Key West back in the summer of 93'. Nice stuff Johnathan.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊 Glad you found us again. 🎉

[@missibaxley]

Wow i have been fans for of your youtube for years and Mitch for 4 months since I went carnivore. I love it when my youtubers meet up.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Mitch is the man!

[@elainerobinson988]

Love the hair cuts!

[@ninin1511]

I cant wait to see your United States trip!!

[@dianestachnik8527]

When you come to Traverse City be sure to head into Leelanau County and visit the Stocking Scenic Drive and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes near Glen Haven…the drive is absolutely beautiful! Also…be sure to dip your toes in Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Awesome suggestions! Thank you.

[@dianestachnik8527]

@@BagsPackedFamily I have lived in Traverse City for 52 years (I’m retired but I worked as a high school secretary here for over 25 years)…if you have any questions about the area please feel free to ask! Enjoy your journey!

[@jackieshears3385]

Love the glades that’s where we grew up We now build tour boats for Everglades park

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Wow, so cool!

[@HanTin-tt6jy]

Chúc gia đình có chuyến đi vui vẻ 🎉🎉

[@jstaverne]

Great video as always! Excited for this new chapter in the Bags Packed Family journey. Just as a feedback, I wished you lingered on the places you went to. Some parts felt more like a montage, and I like it better when you "take your time", since it feels like you bring us along with you. Still, thanks for a fun time and I look forward to more! 😍

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the feedback. It’s a slightly different film style filming 1 video per state. Once we settle in Alaska, it will be more of our usual filming.

[@hansfranciscaportier-vulst2629]

Cedar you are looking good with your haircut, you are growing up so fast young lady!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s happening so fast! ☺️

[@manymohamed8646]

Hi backpack family everybody looks so cool

[@kimnguyen8138]

Love Cedar haircut

[@alyciacahn663]

Great video 😊 Be careful, stay safe…

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you, will do!

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Fantastic vlog guys, full off great content. Loved watching Kelly and the kids on the beach. Took me back to my memories of visiting California.😃 Cedar made me chuckle " oh look someone surfing "....." well kind of " 😂

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That totally melted my heart. :-)

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

@@BagsPackedFamily 🥰

[@narfavirly5389]

cedar looks beautiful with short hair really suit herrr so muchh

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

So close yet so far. Still in Louisiana here. Wish we were on your journey. ❤. Great video. Catching up on your journey. As always wishing you all safe travels.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

WOW Huge ALLIgator..

[@reginaw9766]

Cedar got a haircut! 😍

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Her new summer look!

[@georgegeorge09]

Nice haircut Cedar! You look more beautiful!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@PrukSS]

Forest how's that barbecue down there? Forest : " Good !" 👍

[@risafdiannursanto992]

Alright first US trip video loves the dipping feet in the beach ceremony hahahaha...and Forest looks awesome in his Indonesian Jersey...yea Forest!! Cetar, love your new haircut! Looks awesome. Granite. I hope you can find Indomie easily there in the US.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s off to a great start! :-)

[@risafdiannursanto992]

@@BagsPackedFamily great start indeed, im having a good time watching this,cant wait tp see how the Kids gonna be in the future,im sure they will have a great personalities and brings Indonesia everywhere they go...

[@siamesejasmine]

Tha Cuban coffee down here in South Florida is called “Cafecito”. We have it often where I work because we have a Cuban man in the office who makes it perfectly!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s great! It tasted quite delicious.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Lovely to see your homeland... WOW Military HAIR cut for Forest... Forest GUMP - Tom Hanks Haircut

[@BagsPackedFamily]

One of my favorite movies!

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

@@BagsPackedFamily Lovely...

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

Agreed Ceder she is beautiful and Forest loves your hair too you really like a big boy❤ always waiting for Wednesday and Saturday for a new videos 😘

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

You welcome and I’m excited in the Bags packed family new journey😘😍😘

[@thomasburek3489]

Hello to you and your Family! See you in A-town! Tom from Trailside and is now a SPED teacher for ASD!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hey, Tom! We are moving back to Alaska. Would love to meet up for coffee or pizza one day. Congratulations on your marriage 🎉 So happy for both of you. Let’s keep in touch 🙌

[@irenereeves5037]

This will be fun. You all look awesome and ready for an amazing trip. I've watched several KZbin channel trips to Whitehorse, Prudhoe Bay ( Truck House Life and Living The Van Life) its quite a challenging road. They did it in winter though.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

The Truck House Life videos, with Timmy, we’re amazing!! We are hoping to beat the snow.

[@irenereeves5037]

@@BagsPackedFamily I think that's a good idea. That road is scary when it has snow and ice. 😱 Looking forward to all the videos. 💙

[@mdnooriskandar2950]

hai from brunei darussalam 🇧🇳🇧🇳.. wish backpacked family all the best

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Brunei is on our bucket list! 🇧🇳

[@mdnooriskandar2950]

hope to see you soon coming visiting brunei

[@peterthermocline]

Hi from Hong Kong🇭🇰

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We ❤️ Hong Kong!

[@marciejade1408]

You guys are too cute I could tell when you went to fruit stand it was like home. Sadly the US isn’t common like this but during the summer you can find them. Next time try those “tunas” they are SO GOOD!

[@Kelly.BagsPackedFamily]

yes 😊 What are “tunas”? If we weren’t driving, I would have bought one just to give it a try!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Next time for sure!

[@MsFraz2009]

I like cedar, forest and kelly's hair cuts... Nice

[@BagsPackedFamily]

A new summer look. 😄

[@sallyethridge1393]

I live in Key West. Enjoy your trip.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

So cool. Small world. :-)

[@user-yp2dx2mb1u]

Lama tidak nonton video anda, saat nonton kali ini ehhh..ternyata sudah di Amerika..! 😊

[@cameronnhaydensreviews1003]

Welcome home welcome back to american i hope you are having lots of fun enjoying yourself

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

3:06 😂 why did the chicken cross the road?!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Exactly! :-)

[@dzakibrown]

😂😂😂, I immediately laughed when I saw Forest, who was not wearing clothes, sitting on the beach sand 😂, With the hot heat from the sun I'm sure his body was sweaty and smelly 😂

[@riptide101]

buy cedar a mango shakeeeeeeeeee she was hinting for a mangoooo 🥺

[@BagsPackedFamily]

I totally missed it. :-)

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

❤❤❤

[@anonymous9589]

It must be as strong as Vietnamese coffee. I couldn't sleep the whole day after 1 cup! OMG! Really strong!

[@Peggyanns]

I hope you make it to New England some day!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Absolutely! :-)

[@anna40299]

Wow, Granite is almost as tall as mom❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

He measures every day! :-)