Flying from the DR to Mexico on American Airlines | Thoughts on New DFW Centurion Lounge

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On our last day in the Dominican Republic, we did something CRAZY that we've never done before. We checked ourselves into an all-inclusive resort and turned off ALL our screens for 24 hours.
As 2018 was coming to an end, we wanted to spend one whole day with no distractions reflecting on our year and making plans for 2019 (& enjoying the resort ;)).
We couldn't BELIEVE how much we accomplished in such a short time away from our phones, computers, cameras, and internet. We even came up with some awesome post-travel vlog ideas!
Our day of bliss came to an abrupt end with a 4:30 a.m. wake up call to fly from the Domincan Republic to Cancun, Mexico. It was a long travel day with stops in Miami and Dallas (both with Centurion Lounges!), and finally Cancun where we got on a bus to take us 3 hours to our final destination of Tulum.
We spent 3 weeks "workationing" in Tulum, so the next vlog will be traveling home Christmas!
Travel vlog 578 | La Romana, Dominican Republic | Country #83/100
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[@nickpilla7998]

I'm 13 years old and I taught my parents to travel hack thanks to you, Nate! Now we can go on more vacations. Love, from NYC.

[@SimHustler]

500K in 3 years. Hope you get the next 500k subs in less than a year!

[@JoeyandKayla]

Rohith Augustine same! Love watching them!!!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Cheers to that!!! Love these two. Such an inspiration :) #travelgoals!!!

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How did you guess????

[@ddilone339]

Every time I get a notification that you posted, I smile. I look forward to seeing my friends and their next journey. Even though we’ve never met, I feel like we are friends.

[@laylepegg7834]

that smile on Kara's face every time she gets coffee from you is priceless x

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

You’re the best Kara 😊 Your smile is so infectious and it just radiates 👍🏻

[@JoeyandKayla]

Ian Paul Saligumba every time she smiles I smile !!!!!!

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

Me too 😂

[@emilyjarvis9324]

Wow, cannot believe you hit 500k, you are a channel that deserves all this. You have a energy that just radiates off and you can bring joy to people's day. Congratulations X

[@topaviation4571]

I think after you finish 100 countries you should do a road trip to all 50 states of America and then try to go to every country in the world! Btw I love all of your videos they are so great I get excited every time you post!!❤️

[@carliet2014]

This comment was so prophetic...

[@nuclearjupiter2388]

I commented this very thing recently. agreed!!!

[@kerryclifford8706]

AMAZING !! great give away Kara and Nate ! Congrats again on 500k!! I feel 1M is gonna come in no time at all! Thank you for making Canada a part of the celebration and sharing our beautiful country with the world!

[@daveblais2701]

"Play me a rock & roll song, or don't play me no song at all."

[@carolehirsch7315]

So close to 2M now; January 2021 and you’re at 1.98M subscribers. I can’t wait to see how excited you get for that milestone! So much changed with the pandemic, so glad we can still watch your lives that you share with all of us.

[@ItsSeanzie]

Drinking my coffee and watching ANOTHER travel vlog? My morning couldn’t be any better! Congrats on 500K, I can’t believe I found the greatest travel channel on KZbin! 🤗

[@kanganoroo3849]

Congratulations! I love that you "unplugged" for a day. Every Jan., usually Jan. 2nd, I do the same thing and now I have friends doing it too. It has become a day of great conversation, board games, cooking something new, with only the assistance of a cookbook, and usually a long walk. This year, we are adding a second day.

[@edenp9173]

Yay I am soooo happy for you guys. My mom and I have been watching you ever since 20,000 subs. We will still be here when you hit 1 million. Wish you the beat of luck❤❤❤

[@dnb0918]

Because of you guys I booked a flight to FL in late February with my lovely wife. You have shown me that travel is safe and fun. THANY YOU ...

[@Oicacicamica]

dnb0918 florida? Lol you have to start seeing the world!

[@craverlouise6902]

As much as i want to see your adventure, i'm glad you had time to relax and enjoy your day together without any gadgets. Happy 500k! ❤

[@meghanf2012]

This is so well deserved! Not only are your videos amazing, but you've truly inspired me and made a difference in my life. Watching you and learning tips about travelling and seeing different parts of the world has given me the confidence to travel to four countries on my own with many more plans for the future. Thank you for being such positive and genuine people!

[@landonarchuleta2495]

I have always wanted to travel the world, but never can. Thank you Kara and Nate for helping me escape this unfortunate reality by making me feel like I am there with you through your videos! Congrats on 500K, been watching since 2016!

[@arthurmorris1795]

No, you don't need to thank your viewers we should be thanking you. The both of you not just your adventures inspire the viewers to see the world beyond there neighbourhoods. The very chemistry between you too gives all people hope that true love is possible in this growing artificial world. Congratulations on 500k subscribers you guys deserve it.

[@masoomkhan6991]

Congrats to both of you Kara and Nate for 500k suscribers. I always pray for you to be safe while travelling. Keep travelling 😘😘

[@jenifferf00]

Started watching you guys at the beginning of 2020 when you were leaving the Philippines with a pandemic brewing. Your videos have helped cure my travel bug through this crazy year plus. But in the last week watching you rv through Canada and talk about what you would want in your own van, and then this video where you start to plan for 2020 but know plans can change; its really brought it full circle. I’m just so impressed with your positivity through a real game changing year, and love what you continue to do. Thanks for helping this person get through a year without travel!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Amazing that 500K is **to the day** three years later! Unbelievable! Congrats you two! 🤗🤗

[@keyonnamckensie6798]

Started from your first video trying to watch all the ones I missed and keep up on new ones! A channel that actually shows what it’s like to travel good and bad... I love it!

[@hnlute]

I love your attitudes, positive, adventurous, thoughtful and caring towards each other. May you always be as you are!

[@Stokielad_Ed]

Congratulations on 500k subscribers, well on the way to being global KZbin megastars! I think one of the reason you guys are so popular is that you travel the world with such great smiles and a positive attitude, it's so good to see people finding the joy in the world rather wallowing in its many problems. You guys are just little rays of sunshine wherever you go. I won't deny I'm keeping my own little notebook of places I want to go and travel to, I am shamelessly pinching lots of places you have been! Thanks for doing this and inspiring so many of us, looking forward to the 2019 journey and seeing off those last few countries.

[@adityamukundan6619]

Yay!! Congrats on 500K. From Tokyo 2016 to Cuba 2019. This has been an awesome adventure! I need to admit I've watched all your vlogs so many times!!! It's like being a part of your lives :) Just wanna tell you a big thank you!!!

[@adityamukundan6619]

Oh Sorry it should be Sint Maarten not Cuba! You have a charm, individually and as a couple and that's what keeps you going

[@amya8316]

Entered!! Also when the cookies are oatmeal raisin 😭 disappointment. So happy that you’ve hit 500,00! You deserve it, you are my favorite travel vloggers!

[@geoffshaffer]

Yes! Raisins are the worst.

[@brendaunzen3778]

were dod you do to enter

[@lilyopple]

I love the passion you have for the exploration of each country you visit! Your enthusiasm is contagious and I hope you never lose that sense of wonder that travelling brings!xx

[@melissamoore7445]

The amazing thing to me is the love that you return to your subs. I feel like I've got to experience this journey with ya'll. Which I guess I kind of have. I've been with you throughout your milestones and so happy that I got to watch it happen. You two have no idea how special you are and how much inspiration you give to your viewers. I know this sounds weird but love you guys so much that you feel like family! Lol! ❤

[@critterwriter]

Congrats guys! I haven’t missed a vlog since I found you 18 months ago. You are the best.

[@EoopSizzle]

I love that you guys are still traveling on a budget... Never change that! I stopped watching some channels due to only flying premium and staying at 5 star hotels... Once in a while is great but we love watching for the adventure! Congrats on 500k!

[@vwjmkv]

This great! Thanks you two. It was because of you that my fiancé and I decided to go to Peru and go to sky lodge. I don’t know if we would have had it not been for your videos. Thanks again! We’re looking forward to following you this next year and for country #300!!!!

[@pressrepeat2000]

That Centurion lounge is amazing. Also, congrats on all the subscribers. These vlogs are the best, really. It’s the balance of facts and fun and your banter. Love it.

[@ugie8620]

the thing that makes your channel is so special for me is that you guys always give sincere smile that spread positivity to everyone. happy new year.!! i hope you had an excellent start of the year. Greetings from Brussels

[@salemvonnostitz7749]

I’ve been watching you guys since practically the beginning and my boyfriend and I aspire to be travelers like y’all one day! So happy for you both for reaching 500K! Very well-deserved. 😊

[@metarus208]

Congratulations on your 500k subscribers. You are now KZbin royalty. Richly deserved. Soon it will be 1M subscribers and the golden plaque from KZbin. "And Alexander wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer."

[@heathershobe3694]

500K like WHAT?!?! How exciting!! So beyond happy for y’all! What an awesome giveaway, y’all are so generous. What a great travel day. I love that y’all ate nachos while your flight was boarding ✈️😆!! Cannot wait to hear more about Cuba and see your adventures! Congratulations y’all 🥳 on your amazing channel growing and the joy y’all bring to so many, cheers 🥂!! Stay you 😘

[@ToriMcAllister]

Congrats on 500k! I only discovered y'all a year ago but honestly it feels like I know you in real life through your videos! I always look forward to seeing you post and thank you so much for helping me feed my passion for travel!

[@HappyBeginning]

Awesome! Congrats on 500K. I feel like I've grown along with you both by watching your videos. Thanks for planting a seed for my own desire to travel the world!

[@juliamaggio6838]

I’m so happy for you!!! I’ve been watching you two for about (at least) a year and a half now, and I love how your vlogs never get boring. You always find ways to make travel days fun and exciting, and seeing Kara smile literally brightens up my day. Love you❤️❤️❤️

[@pattijohnhodge]

I love watching your videos!! Your upbeat personalities are awesome!! Thank you for sharing your travels, I get to see places that I will never be able to go to.

[@blinkitphotography]

So cool to see a couple we love to watch in YT to get 500k. Congrats and thanks for letting us see all your journeys.👏🏻

[@syedraza9669]

Congradulations on 500K guys. I am waiting to see you in our country very soon. Best of luck.

[@ilovejustlena4ever]

Congrats on 500K! I came across your channel in November because your Azerbaijan vlogs popped up in my recommended videos and I instantly became obsessed! Y’all have become such an inspiration to me in such a short amount of time. I love traveling and because of y’all i’ve decided that within the next 10 years i’m going to take 3-4 years to travel full time because y’all have been able to show everyone a realistic and affordable way to do so, so thank you so much for that!! You guys are truly incredible and so inspiring!!

[@splatmacpuffin]

One of the most genuine, enjoyable channels on you tube. Congratulations on 500K !! Proud to be a patron supporter of such hard work from the both of you.

[@FireCracker3240]

*500K. Wow.* That is so special, and you both are so worthy. I honestly couldn't be any happier for you than I am. If there were more people like you in this world, we'd all have a much better world. So much love to you guys, and here's to another 500K in 2019! ❤

[@jessicapaul5396]

What I love most is that the travel you do is doable by someone who doesn't do it full time. I have traveled a lot and love watching travel bloggers. But when they start going places that are only reachable by millionaires or deals because of their buisness. It isn't fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your love of travel with us. Congratulations on your subscribers. You deserve it!!

[@SH-hx7bx]

Congratulations. Love seeing the progression of your videos over the past 3 years. I continue to enjoy your adventures.

[@cheybetancourt]

I am a brand new follower, probably in the last two weeks or so. I have watched ALL of your videos since! I am so glad that I found you two along your journey! Thank you for sharing the world with us!.

[@georgiaaitken5182]

You guys are so inspiring, ever since i've begun to watch your videos I have the urge to go to so many places I would have never even thought of going to. You have really opened my eyes to how amazing this world can be. A massive congrats on 500k! I know you'll hit you'll hit your next milestone even quicker as your content just continues to get better and better each video!. So much love to you guys (all the way from Australia) thank you for being some of the most genuine youtubers out there.

[@dandcp]

Thanks Kara & Nate! We found you a few months back and have enjoyed watching a few videos before we go to bed each night. You guys seem like such a fun loving couple to hang out with. We feel like we know you! Congrats on 500K and God bless you in your travels.

[@michellemiller4638]

I'm soooo happy you guys hit 500k. I remember when you were juat hitting 100k. So glad ypu guys decided to keep travelling I dont know what'd I'd do without watching your happy lives after a long day at work😴

[@mayakramer312]

So exciting!!!! My sister and I make sure we watch every video together. You both inspired me to jump out of my comfort zone and I use y’alls tips for traveling. 💜 much love. Cant wait to see your channel grow even more

[@serramariek8025]

You guys definitely deserve more then 500k you guys are amazing! Congratulations!

[@imaunimccoy631]

I’m so happy for y’all!! 500k couldn’t happened to nicer people 😊👌🏾 hope I can enjoy just one thing y’all have done over the past year.

[@estiaan9948]

Congrats on hitting 500k subs! Happy for you guys

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

You know that travel day vlogs are my fav! This one did not disappoint! 😍

[@derekgaribay3164]

Thank you so much fo this give away it is really nice of you. Good luck to everyone who entered! Thanks Kara and Nate. Love you

[@ashleynicol2583]

I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last two weeks straight! I love y’alls adventures. I’m getting married in 48 days and my fiancé and I are so excited to start traveling together!! Congratulations on 500K!! What an accomplishment.

[@Lady_Tee15]

How's it going?

[@my4yurt]

I get so excited when you go on WorkCations because I know more videos are coming!! Thank you guys and HAPPY 500K! Epic way to celebrate!

[@meghnakane1807]

Congratulations on half a million! Been hooked onto your channel since last month and you guys deserve the best! Love you both!

[@deftim1348]

Awesome, Congratulations! Well deserved. I absolutely love your content. Just started traveling myself.

[@freedo668]

Half of million ppl in the world can’t living without u guys everyday 😊I’m one of it😂😂😂we love you 😍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Congratulations Kara and Nate - 500k subs WOW !!! You so deserve it - next the 1 million !!! Keep doing what you're doing loving your travels. It's great to have a tech free day good for you - and also so hard to catch up on the vlogs when you travel and film a lot - thanks for sharing with us - Chris & Marianne

[@reniersantiesteban7466]

I remember subscribing to this channel on June 2017 right after " WE SLEPT ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN " vlog . Congrats on 500k, hope you guys hit 1M by the end of the year.

[@Peachessxo]

Congrats on 500k!! You’re already at 503k and it’s been a day! That’s awesome.

[@jennchestnut8527]

You guys are absolutely AMAZING!!!! Been following you since almost the very beginning and have immensely enjoyed your incredible adventures and journey along the way. The love you radiate for each other and for travel jumps off the screen in every episode...thank you for never losing your authenticity. What's most incredible is when you published your first Oman vlog in early January 2018, you celebrated 100K subscribers. It's beyond phenomenal how fast your audience grew in just one year. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that you will be reaching 1 MILLION subs in 2019!!!!! Congratulations to the BEST Travel KZbinrs on the planet!!!

[@rozaliaacal]

Congratulations! You deserve it so much!

[@heynadine]

yay! congrads again guys :) 1 million, gogogogo!

[@mansoureh]

Nadine you are so close to 500k too :)

[@mysticflower7727]

I’m newer to the channel binged loads of vids like a week ago and instantly subbed 😂 love the channel💕

[@SamWhite-ru6oq]

How wonderful are Karma! It is amazing to see how many adventures you did after this 500K effort

[@claireb3004]

The editing in your blogs is always amazing, but it specifically stood out to me in this video. Great job, guys!

[@Christina-Bobina]

I’m so happy for you guys! You’re a great example of hard work pays off.

[@ladonnacollinsworth8392]

500,000 is seriously an accomplishment! Way to go K & N... Our family loves to follow your adventures.. Here's to 500,000 more!

[@nachojaureguii]

Just the best travel bloggers. Just the best ones! Love you guys

[@TheTomatenfritz3000]

I don't even know why but I enjoy your travel day videos the most. I have to catch up on your travels but I rarely have any time. But I always watch the travel day videos immediately!

[@samanthabowen1184]

You both are the best ! I recommend your channel to so many people 😊

[@FoodandFootprints]

Congrats you two! So fitting that you hit the milestone 3 years from starting.

[@paigeequestrian1548]

I love how you just don't care about your boarding times when it comes to the centurion lounge 🤣

[@nicolelindsay9985]

Wow so excited for y’all love your vlogs and I just wrote a big whole thing about how I love how positive and happy y’all are but then I accidentally deleted it, I can’t wait for you to hit 1 million cause people are missing out this is quality content

[@AbbyDee1015]

I have LOVED seeing your channel grow. I subscribed when you were around 30K and it’s great to see that over 450K others have realized how great your videos are and decided to join your adventures. Congratulations!

[@kajalpatel8391]

I don't know how i came across your guys channel but your trip in the trans Siberian rail, made me fall in love with you guys! Been watching you guys for over a year now and im in love! So happy you guys reached 500K

[@bekahhooper9852]

Yay!!!!!!!!!! So proud of you guys! Ive been watching you since your first upload, its so cool to see how far you guys have come! Keep on keeping on!

[@drewmclenaghan3424]

Your van trip to Banff was the first video of yours that I saw and got me hooked on your videos! I am an aspiring traveler from Canada but I have never been to Banff and I looked into these vans because of your video just a few days ago! This would be a total dream come true!! I think it is meant to be :D keep up the great content, love you guys!

[@user.is.anxious]

THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ON THIS JOURNEY WITH YOU. SERIOUSLY WATCHING YOUR VLOGS IS A STRESS BUSTER FOR ME. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!❤

[@MonicaHernandez-hj4jf]

500k! That's so crazy! I've been watching you guys for so long and was (still am) living my travel dreams through you. Congrats!

[@FrecklesOnTheBeach]

Congratulations!! You guys totally ROCK!! Wishing you so much more travel and fun!!!!❤️❤️

[@elguapo951]

I love it when Nate gives Kara coffee in the morning

[@gabbydeslatte4137]

y’all are such an inspiration to just follow your dreams and go for it! congrats on 500k!!!

[@JessDiann]

I am so addicted to your videos! Tulum is AMAZING! Enjoy!

[@nala36924]

Congratulations, 500k was a well deserrved amount of subscribers and I have no doubt there are more subscribers to come. THANK YOU!

[@Annabellaharris]

Congratulations on 500k! Well deserved by you both. Cant wait for the mexico videos.

[@globalteacheradventures]

Congrats on 500K!!! I found y'all's KZbin Channel a few months ago and it inspired me to make my own travel blog! I definitely have a lot to improve on but I'm definitely glad I made one. Thanks for all y'all do!

[@philippahall5171]

My husband and I spend our evenings watching your vlogs. We're currently on episode 168 but I just had to come and say congratulations on the big 500k! You guys are so great and we just love watching you :) you've opened our eyes to places we wouldn't have gone before but would now really consider (our AE cards came last week so we're already totting up the miles)!

[@victoriafox2254]

“Cookies!... Oh no they’re not chocolate chip. They’re oatmeal raisin.” 😂😂😂 If that isn’t the most relatable moment, idk what is!!!

[@channelabc123]

Congrats on 500K and thank YOU both for consistently making enjoyable content, being a shining example of continuous improvement, and being an inspiration for so so so many travel couples around the world. VERY well deserved! We will continue watching and rooting for the both of you :)

[@cassiefresco7516]

Congratulations guys! It’s so awesome to see how far you both have come!

[@allanj4038]

Congratulations Kara and Nate🎉 you deserved it. More to come❤️

[@phill.p]

Congratulations on 500,000 Subscribers. I can not wait to see what 2019 brings you. I have now just added the Dominican Republic to the ever-growing list of countries I want to visit after watching your channel.

[@mbrolfe7504]

Congratulations y’all! Now get busy Kara and edit some of that lovely footage so we can get inspired to hit the road for our own new adventures.

[@onejournaltravel-Jeff_Pam]

Congratulations you two on half a million!! I love watching your beautiful videos and have learned so much from Kara's course. Thanks for all your hard work!! 😁 ~Pam

[@tiffehawk]

Thanks for 3 years of awesome content!