13 Days in Iceland on a Budget

[@timothychin1594]

2 hours and 20 min of an Oscar winning performance! 🎉

[@Lottiee_WTF]

I wanted to scream when the end of the video came around and you talked about how you felt guilty for giving us a bad deal because of the smaller budget. I just found your channel and I subscribed because my life is so stressful that sometimes I feel like im going to explode or internally combust. I live in a big city in England, UK. Sometimes I feel like im never going to see sights like this,. you are living my dream. You are making me feel like someone like me, living on a paramedics wage (peanuts in the uk especially when supporting my family) you make me think one day I might be able to see the world. Please don’t feel bad for that. I’d watch you if you had to eat plain rice and could only drive around your own country. It’s the vibe. The views and the freedom that makes me want to watch. It keeps me sane. So thank you. Maybe one day I’ll get my biggest wish and see the northern lights but if not, videos like this make me smile and feel cosy.

[@LisaAndJosh]

wow, thanks so much for sharing this and for your honesty. you are the person that we want to make these for!! we so hope that you get to see and experience the world--on your terms, on whatever budget you can, and that you get to see the northern lights too :) also thanks for what you do--can only imagine how stressful and challenging your days are ❤️ thanks for making the world a better place

[@ericwilliams8374]

One of your best videos ever. You two are so silly, funny, happy, poignant, curious and thankful. This was wonderful.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Yay, thank you!

[@maggiejoanna]

“Unrealistic house sized RV’s” - not so subtle jab at another KZbin travel couple 😉 But seriously: y’all keep travel accessible, affordable, and real. Thank you for giving folks a blueprint to achieve their travel dreams!

[@MissManifest369.]

Who are the other KZbin travel couple?

[@yeritzamejia5901]

@@MissManifest369.Kara n Nate maybe

[@lenscraftedlife]

My family and I are going to Iceland next year, 2025, and in anticipation have watched dozens of videos on the subject. This was by far the best. Thank you.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Super happy to hear :)

[@SheenaPerry1923]

Whilst I’ve missed you, I just love the longer movie length videos. Not only do you keep travel for most of us realistic ($$ are always an issue) your relaxed storytelling, humour ( ok… some not even subtle) is on point and your cinematography is awesome. Thankyou for the thoughtful way you take us along with you for the ride. Like hunting for a steak…. Iknow your next instalment of your exploration will taste even better for the wait ! Cheers🥰

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you for the kind words, that means a lot!

[@SheenaPerry1923]

@@LisaAndJosh IF you are ever in Australia, I live in the snowy mountains of NSW. I have two spare rooms and bathrooms and oh are very welcome to stay here as long as you like.im not feeding you though!,,, put this contact aside for later….

[@christophberlin2871]

Best video from Lisa and Josh yet. I don’t use those terms lightly but this video is just epic. The humor, the hilarious stabs at Kara and Nate. Just funny and genuine. Thank you!

[@doomguy2.0]

2 hours 20 minutes of some of the most brilliantly filmed and directed content on this website coupled with some truly beautiful music, this is a big one indeed, I hope it gets the love it deserves.

[@LisaAndJosh]

:)

[@cyf3823]

I put this on in the background on and off while my husband and I were working from home today. By the first fifteen minutes we'd decided we never want to go to Iceland and were going to put on another video, but something kept us watching, and now we're looking up flights to Iceland XD I've never done a campervan holiday but watching you guys I said to my husband 'I want to be eating instant noodles in some beautiful middle of nowhere with you'. This video was so down to earth and cosy, well-paced, and showed so many wonderful sights along with the gritty reality of budget travel. It's a beautifully put together story - thank you for sharing!

[@TheAls4173]

If there was a travel team award I would give it to you all because this production was epic and it's for the adventures who don't have and extensive budget. It's worth it to travel everywhere you can on a tight budget. Congratulations love this freaking episode. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

We humbly accept your nomination:)

[@TheAls4173]

I shared your vlog with my friend. Planning to go to Iceland in 2025.

[@MarlonAndGabriela]

We appreciate ya'll making content that is still relatable for us "regular folks". The gigantic RV rentals and expensive activities from the channel with 4 million subs just isn't our vibe. Edit: We rofl'd at "maybe it's maybelline, it's Iceland." You guys are too funny. Love the genuine vibes.

[@CarliesLifee]

It's not everyone's vibe for sure but I love their content and how genuine they areSo i am excited to watch these guys who just appeared on my YT feed :D

[@benandhaley]

One of the main reasons we've held off on heading to Iceland so far is the budget. Excited to watch this one!❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

Us too :) not any more!

[@janeta6794]

2:20- I saw the whole thing in parts. But the whole video. Loved it! Loved the homage to TLC and the unanswered question to traveling to Iceland on a budget. You didn’t miss anything and did what the locals do! Because, in reality, traveling is the journey and how you make it work! Your Return on experience was priceless.

[@weishenni]

Watching you both bounce around on a giant balloon at 1:12:29 made me realize why it’s so enjoyable to watch the both of you in your childlike wonder but as adults. it’s so nice to support this channel :) love your gratitude mindsets, while keeping and showing the real moments where life and travel can be frustrating. Overall, you’re both just two very kind souls and we love watching the both of you in your journey together ❤

[@Walts-Travel]

After watching the entire documentary. It's not possible for any trip to be worth it if you don't have someone with you who supports you. Watching how you two interact is amazing. When you look for a great partner in life. You both are successful. I envy you I'm not gonna lie. To be able to share this or any journey with your best friend. How could you go wrong. If you was with anyone else. Even the northern lights would not have made a difference. Regardless of how many watch this video. The things you shared together. That's real life. The experiences you two can talk about when you're old. Watching the videos on whatever tech is happening then. You guys shared memories that no one can take from you. The excitement in both of your eyes. Not faking it. Doing real life. Congratulations on another journey together. Of course nothing is perfect. Bit it makes life so much better when your best friend has the same energy and supports one another. It's way past my bed time. But that's okay. It was worth it. Thank you for being authentic. It's rare. Walter

[@LisaAndJosh]

This made us tear up 🥲 Thank you for this sweet, sweet important reminder. All the ups and downs of life, travel included, are best shared with people we love.

[@Joe-nb3fs]

I guess I'm staying at home, then

[@akaBlaZze]

Hey guys! We sat down with the idea that we would just watch a bit and pick it up again later… NOPE! Time went by so fast, this flick is really good and entertaining. Thanks 🥹

[@LisaAndJosh]

:)

[@jimmyjack1896]

I rarely comment on vids, but I have to say that I love you guys. So fun, happy, and you always put a smile on my face. I've no problem giving you 2hr 20mins of my life in exchange for this type of content. Keep up the great work!

[@fariqshamm]

Me getting excited that Lisa And Josh just uploaded a new video! Also, Josh’s voiceovers are pure gold!

[@jefrriannsantiago]

Hi Lisa and Josh, I have been a silent viewer. And your videos are truly inspiring. Sometimes, we need a change of scenery, new experiences, and challenges to gain a new perspective, learn more about ourselves-our strengths and opportunities to improve-and, more importantly, become a newer version of ourselves that is closer to the perfect version, however, shape or form you define it. And that is the beauty of travelling, in your case it need not to be expensive, what matter is the takeaway of each travel you both pursue. Well done! Keep on making these types of videos. 🙂

[@LisaAndJosh]

So well put and we agree, the best parts of travel are all the ways it changes us! :)

[@pipin3d]

I've been watching you guys for a few years now. This is in my opinion your best video yet. You should be very proud.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to us!

[@alexapt2204]

Worth every penny and every minute you spent! You don't need a lot of money to have fun. Thanks for sharing real travels - without posh restaurants and helicopters!

[@cchow7742]

I NEVER watch videos of locations I have previously traveled, as I am always on the search for my next destination. You two, are the exception. I love each one of your videos. Your sense of humour matched with your humility is a pleasure to be apart of. The part of the video where Lisa had the happy toes when when seeing the northern lights made me tear me with happiness. Thank you for sharing.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you so much, and we're so happy to hear it :)

[@Runfromsnek]

This was like the most realistic version of traveling on a budget. Got to say thank you and also thank you to Freyr and also Freyja for this video thanks guys 🎉❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you!! :)

[@user-Juneybee53]

My gosh Lisa and Josh I loved this ! Frere really smiled on you guys and you two are real and I love you both for making me really smile, so thank you . I'd say it's so worth it! 💗🙏🏾💗

[@billanderson3346]

OMG, thank you for sharing. My wife and I love your videos and were hoping you would go to Iceland but, figured you might not due to your 100/per day budget. We did a 7 day trip in September; visited the south coast, golden circle and Reykjavik. While expensive, the beauty and experience was worth it. We rented a car (feel ya on the manual transmission) and did the Air BnB thing. We plan on going back, since we really didn't have enough time and will do either a camper or camper van. Probably something a little bigger given we are getting older and have plenty of aches and pains. We can't wait to see where your adventures take you to next. Happy Thanksgiving to you both!!!!

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

This video melted my poor old cynical heart and enriched my soul. I have said it before you guys rock big time. This has to be your best video yet. You travel the way my husband and I did when we were young. Not easily but with humour, simplicity and passion. New Years Blessings to you both. Thanks for your hard work this year. Cheers, Muffy from Australia.

[@somethingelse4204]

This was a great video. Not all vacations include doing the most popular, expensive, instagram worthy things. When I was a kid, finding out we were going to go on vacation - I can't even describe how excited we got. We were so poor, we never went on vacation. Our parents took us to a literal shack built on a church's empty campground, and we stayed for ten days. The high point of the trip was driving to visit some friends in a nearby town, buying cheap pizza, and then going back to their house to play dominos and scrabble and eat the peanut butter chocolate cake the friends had prepared for us. Other than that, we kids ran around the grounds in over 100 degree heat, ate popsicles, played board games, read books and bonded as a siblings. There were spiders EVERYWHERE. There was no pool on the grounds, no place to swim. Eventually we hooked up a sprinkler head to a hose, and made do. All of us kids to this day still reminisce about that trip. Just because you can't afford a 1st class experience all the way, that doesn't mean you can't still go and have a wonderful time.

[@bw5911]

Watching Lisa cry seeing those green northern lights was so moving it almost made me cry and I wasn’t even there.

[@bronson6429]

Cold starting a diesel: Turn the key on and wait for the glow plugs to do their thing warming the cylinders before cranking. Great vid, we need some meat discount gods in NZ too!

[@mylifeasnih]

What an amazing adventure 💛 So awesome so see trips that are relatable to what we can afford!! Thank you guys!! Happy thanksgiving btw 😊

[@calebvuli5476]

Okay finally watching this and your Expedia sponsorship is great. Glad you guys are getting sponsorships but also I’m going to Japan next week and will definitely be using your hotel recommendations!!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks! Hope you have a great time in Japan!

[@jeanenes.9658]

I started watching your Japan videos, and now I would watch anything you guys make. You are gems. Thanks for making this “on a budget” content and being so authentically yourselves.

[@yeannitasyukur]

I watched until the end! Thank you Josh and Lisa, you are such of inspiration of budget travel to Iceland…❤❤❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you :)

[@dakley7070]

Thank you for doing this. We are planning to go next September/October. Feel better prepared after your video. I must say with all the vloggers out there, the two of you are so relatable & your energy is so infectious. Always look forward to watching your videos

[@Amazingvideos-c3i]

First time watching 2hours long video on youtube. Literally cried at the end of the video. Love you guys.

[@AmbientWalking]

I feel like I've just teleported to where you are. Traveling without moving. How awesome! Thank you!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! :)

[@annecamplin3534]

Fabulous guys. Great video. We always travel on a budget but I think you deserve a medal for camping in the cold!

[@LisaAndJosh]

😂 a true adventure! we were shocked to see how many people were tent camping! 🥶

[@sirimity]

I so so sooo much preferred the east/north to the south/west. The south/east, was so much more crowded and a bit overhyped. The solitude on the other side was so freaking peaceful, and the hikes were amazing.

[@LisaAndJosh]

couldn't agree more :)

[@geewhy]

The latter half of the trip and the ending commentaries simply nailed it. I'm going!

[@christopher8762]

Well done! A pretty immersive video. You've really given your audience, like me, the perspective of exploring Iceland, including the expected cold weather, precious showers, and the ups and downs of van camping, while also showing the joy of traveling together and teamwork as a couple. Admirable work!

[@CecilliaDB]

I’ve watched your videos on and off for a few years and this is by far my fav. You guys always have fun but you guys really shine in Iceland. The dance is clutch and I think the budget aspect made it extra interesting. I became incredibly invested in what grocery finds you’d get lol!

[@bw5911]

I was so worried you were going to get a hernia, lifting that big rock. This is the most wonderful video I’ve seen in my entire life of anything.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Phew! No hernias here, thank goodness!

[@yosukecosplay]

I came across your New Zealand video and absolutely loved it! Always looked forward to the new uploads and really enjoyed this one too. Thank you for the awesome travel vids!

[@jinnypie]

I’m so excited to watch this tonight!

[@danielbertsch8291]

Enjoyable and beautiful. The closing observations were so eloquent and meaningful. I really felt as if viewers shared some of the excitement and experience. Thank you!

[@PaulWarner-1966]

Thanks

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏽

[@DotPoppins]

Wonderful video! Your personalities just shine through. Praise Freyr!

[@followyourdreams8673]

Just love your videos! Another amazing video. Two hours of you great guys is awesome for a Friday evening. Happy travels. ❤❤

[@IsabellaOropel]

My partner and I have an Iceland trip coming up in 2025 and you guys have been an amazing resource! Thank you for this video! You guys also helped us plan our recent Japan trip and we can’t thank you enough!!

[@francesrice3317]

This is the type of trip I have hoped to do in Iceland. Thanks so much for all the helpful info, and of course all the incredible scenery! It was a real pleasure armchair traveling with you two!

[@SD-gm8oi]

Thanks for taking us on another beautiful trip. Mabuhay kayo! ♥️ from the Philippines :)🇵🇭

[@LisaAndJosh]

Mabuhay kayo!!! ❤️

[@yichster]

I have every streaming service you can name, but I'll always watch you guys first. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Grace_ingrid]

I love how real this video is. This is the reality of van life thank you! Exciting content 😄

[@bojielopez2005]

Great video. Even if we will not have the chance to go there even on a budget, your video makes us feel that we were with you guys in this wonderful journey. Thanks to both of you.

[@SamCass695477]

Greatly anticipated this in the lead up to its release - it did not disappoint!!!! Thanks for being the best travel KZbinrs and my comfort show I can rewatch over and over ☺️

[@LisaAndJosh]

You're the best! Thanks for watching!!

[@Saltybuher]

@steve-marsh you are going to love this! These two are after your own heart and this trip and documentary is amazing.

[@pausejulien8566]

This vidéo is AMAZING and so refreshing ! Thanks for sharing new location new footage of this dream destination ! Definetly high on my bucket list

[@tinaarceo3861]

You two are awesome to watch. Thanks for taking me to Iceland where I could never imagine myself going. But, you sold me again on where-to-on-my-next-vacation. Thank you, Lisa and Josh!! ❤❤❤

[@prestinaluvr]

I cannot express how much I love your videos. The mindfulness. The gratitude. The beauty and appreciation of nature and culture. Your humor and relatability. I will be offering prayer to Freyr the discount meat god from hence forth.

[@rubeedobee5399]

Iceland is on my bucket list. Great vlog! Love you, guys!

[@Tinny609]

Thank you for showing us the so many different sides of Iceland instead of the popular touristy stuff!!❤❤

[@alliesyn]

I’m so hyped I found y’all’s channel! I have been wanting to travel here forever. ❤

[@alliesyn]

PS. I also love how relatable the content is. Eating a cheeseburger after a cheeseburger-les period of time is so endearing.

[@sandiearcher5137]

This was such a beautiful video! I've been watching your Japan trips and was immediately interested when I saw Iceland - you guys look like you had an amazing (albeit cold) time!

[@saranebeling6375]

Josh is sooo funny! Love the little songs he makes up on the fly. Lisa you’re awesome too. Loved the video!!!

[@shubhabhanu3702]

What an absolutely mesmerising video. Loved it so much!!!

[@jlyxo]

My fave youtube travelers!!! Thank u for this gem of a video again

[@TessA72900]

I enjoyed every minute of this! Maybe your best one yet.🤩Keep it up

[@dhutch13]

beautiful photography and editing! but most enjoyable of all is seeing how much fun you're having traveling the way that suits you. such wonderful memories for you in years to come :)

[@debmcgimpy5958]

What a wonderful video!! Iceland looks truly amazing. You did good!!!! Thank you!

[@jayly7453]

Great vid . You really show us the true fun is just being together ❤

[@piperhuynh100]

My rest day was made - thanks for your ongoing lovely, joyful, down to earth long form content. It brings me such peace and happiness every time!

[@leannebarclay2859]

Loved every minute of this epic tale. So much hard work, you deserve every ad break ❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you so much!!

[@SM-tw5vp]

perfect scenery for your northern lights sight seeings; Iceland is so beautiful

[@bw5911]

I just moved to a new country a week ago and today was a rainy day so I got to binge watch this episode tonight.

[@chadbyroni]

Outstanding work! Watched all the way.

[@LisaAndJosh]

:)

[@BMusiq02]

And this vlog right here is one of the many reasons why I (and my husband on his account😂) sub to your channel!😃A light-hearted, hilarious (the voiceovers always take us out I swear🤣) & honest insight of what it’s like to travel on a budget & try (sometimes😆😜) to stick to as best you can - all whilst trying to vlog for us to share in these moments - when I’m guessing sometimes ya just wanna throw the camera in the bin, especially when it’s pissing down with cold rain, your a$$ is freezing…& you’re about to be carried off by the wind!👀🤣 Thanks Lisa & Josh for taking us with you, making us feel like we’re ‘flies on the wall’ right along with you guys!🤗 We absolutely love your content- & by far still our fave couple, & travel channel on KZbin 💯🥰 . Now off to binge watch your 3 day ‘Hiking Mt Fuji’ vlog & catch up on 2 others we’ve missed!😃. Your channel is one of our fave ‘pass time/date night’ activities to do together, which we can’t ‘series cheat’ on - hence the ‘catch up’!🤣. Love, love, love the long vlogs! 😊 The longer, the better!😄🤗When life gets crazy, hectic & ‘just too damn much’, folks, just come straight here, for some ‘Lisa & Josh’!🤗

[@emmaemma9406]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Iceland is on my bucket list! Viewing from Australia 🇦🇺

[@kuzaikim]

I just love when the part of the map showing the mini van and they pull it with the thread. Soooo cute and adorable! hahaha

[@MeredithIsOnIt]

I got goosebumps when the northern light sky lit up! Loved every moment of this episode! My hubby loved when you scored half off meats.

[@djinvn]

The metal scene was awesome! 🤘🏻 …I love all the vids you two produce. Keep it up! Your unique style and humor is unmatched on KZbin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LisaAndJosh]

yesss! had so much fun with that one 🤘🏼

[@marias8007]

whoa, for the past week, I've been getting notifications, signs, pictures online of the Northern Lights - beautiful

[@DiGeraghty]

This was a great video. I can't wait to go to Iceland. I liked seeing you do it on a budget. I never get tired of waterfalls.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks for watching! Iceland is a magical place.

[@Cfoodexplorer]

❤ we love your guy's videos ! Keep it up greatings from the Netherlands.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mds0611]

I finally finished watching this episode (can we call these episodes?) and damn it was good. Every time I say ya'll can't get any better, you go and blow my mind during the next travel. Even the ending spiel about whether it's worth it to travel to Iceland on a budget was fantastic. Keep up the amazing job you guys. Ya'll are consistently some of the best out there.

[@LisaAndJosh]

yeahh, love the idea of these being episodes! :) thanks so much for watching and really appreciate the kind words :]

[@ShaneS.-dp7he]

Your travel videos are always so inspiring ❤.

[@stevecarroll8513]

Love how optimistic you both are with those conditions! So expensive! 32:51 in and no signs of vegetables! You will make yourself ill

[@marias8007]

2 hrs!!!!! what a treat!! thank you 🥰

[@suiwong8282]

Thanks!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you so much!!!

[@megatrons5187]

probably the first of your trips where i was glad you did it for me. Nonetheless thank you Mr and Mrs Patrick Wilson

[@FastGuy1]

1:36:17 (where I left off) So far the BEST Iceland video I’ve ever seen!! I visited in June, 2023 and your video reminds me of my time around the Ring Road. Great video guys! Keep up the great work. Take care 👍😁

[@LisaAndJosh]

Wow, thank you!

[@ethanmandel2413]

The best video yet.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you thank you :)

[@alejandrawitherspoon7887]

I went with my family to Iceland in 2023 and we did a very similar route than you guys and to this day.... Iceland is my favorite place on earth!!!! I'm 8min into this video and I'm so excited about this vid bc it makes me reminiscence of my trip!

[@Itsfaiza95]

Oh finally it's up 😍😍 Looove it❤❤

[@TurtleScribbles]

This video made me subscribe to you guys! What a beautiful and genuine experience of travelling ❤ also wishing Dorothy a happy birthday made me emotional for some reason 😂! I never thought i’d sit through a 2.5 hr video but you guys are honestly amazing souls

[@angelinaspain5705]

This is an Emmy Award winning video so entertaining and epic, funny and informative so awesome, thanks for entertaining is, so look forward to your videos!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks so much!!

[@BubblesMcGhee]

BTW- Each one of your videos are interesting. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@glenm5679]

I absolutely loved this video. Iceland is on my list, but I don't think I can do it the way you guys did. What an absolutely fabulous 2 weeks!!

[@johnharrison9491]

We've been watching Iceland travel vid in preparation fo our May '25 trip. Yours's is the first one that made us laugh! Thanks so much!😀

[@ianthomas5653]

Excellent video . Great advert for visiting Iceland

[@JAYBARRY-q1g]

Guys you both truly rock ❤ We always watch you guys …. Your adventures are amazing….. Currently watching your latest Icelandic trip feeling very cold … much ❤ from Claire and Jay in WA 🎉