Not What We Expected to Find in This Hidden Corner of ALASKA (Van Life Road Trip)

[@jasonpacific111]

Thanks!

[@OverlandingSophia]

This is so kind of you! Thank you so much Jason 💕 🥹

[@MoonRiverTravels]

What. A. Stunner! 😮 That scenery is just magnificent. Real Toblerone territory, haha! One of the things I've always loved about the OS vlogs is your storytelling: there's no constant upping of antes, no clickbait headlines, just honest incredible stories that showcase your adventures and where you are in the world. Bravo! 🎉 Have a great time, see next week! ❤xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Kit, that's so nice of you to say. After 4 years we're still trying to figure this KZbin thing out. Not sure we ever will but having fun trying 😃 Loads of love, hope you're having a fab weekend 💛 xx

[@steveleonard5206]

Stewart has all the basics - cell service, fuel, dump & fresh water, groceries. Don’t blink too long going through Hyder. I’ve heard that if you drive past the Salmon Glacier viewing car park and take the first left, the rough road will take you down close to the toe of of the glacier. A spot to stay for the night. Fabulous drone location. Wish we had thought to stay for the night there when we went in 2018. Thanks for the video.

[@kathybelanger2092]

The scenery, the commentary, the music is incredible. This is so amazing, and I can’t thank you guys enough for taking us all along on this awesome journey. I can’t wait to see your travels through British Colombia. The Rockies are majestic, and jaw dropping.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Kathy 🥹 Appreciate you being here and sharing it with us! Can't wait to see more of BC, heard nothing but incredible things 💛 xx

[@CamGuerilla]

This episode brought back memories. I grew up half way between Haines Junction and Haines in the 1960s.

[@OverlandingSophia]

What an amazing place to grow up! 🤩

[@baublesanddolls]

Your videos are the highlight of my Sundays. I look forward to each and every one. Seeing the eagle was awesome. We have quite a few here in Nova Scotia and they're always thrilling to see. You're definitely a pro at filming and the music you choose is always perfect and so fitting. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. ❤

[@Calicocat-icu]

I look forward to them too..

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much, means the world to hear that 💛 We saw our first bald eagles in Nova Scotia and will never forget it! We were parked on Cape George by the lighthouse on the cliff, this beautiful eagle was swooping back and forth, so close at times you could see his face. So magical ✨

[@baublesanddolls]

@@OverlandingSophia 💕

[@drivingnbandbeyond]

Best part of my Sunday

[@OverlandingSophia]

Well that is just lovely to hear, thank you so much 🥰✨

[@peterdaigle4772]

That Moroccan chili-style mash up looked fantastic! Great job on the flat bread, Ben. Get the fishing rod back out. That river looks promising.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was delish! Remaking it tonight hopefully 😋 We would have stayed at that river all day if we could! The fish were leaping out!

[@brendaanderson292]

Outstanding vlog. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. Until next time - safe travels. 💕💕💕💕🇨🇦

[@tamcrafts1]

My father in law lived in Skagway as teen while his father worked on the railroad. We have a panoramic photo of my inlaws at a Skagway town reunion hanging in our living room.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love this!

[@friendofGod99]

Once was not enough. I had to watch TWICE 🙂. Ben had the heart of a kid when landing his fish-I do too and I’m 74 🎣. River and Scout are enjoying spring time. Have fun and be safe !!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Starr, hope you enjoyed it just as much the second time around 🤗 Wait until he catches one to eat! There's going to be champagne, fireworks... 🥳 xx

[@friendofGod99]

@@OverlandingSophia 🎆

[@friendofGod99]

@@OverlandingSophia you are welcome 🙂

[@182britania]

I wouldn't be surprised if you 4 didn't win an award for your videos, another fantastic episode 🤩😀

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah Darren 🥹 Thank you! Sending love from all of us xx 💛

[@darrylparsons4539]

My wife and I have been planning an Alaskan cruise for a while now, Your journey is changing my mind about how I want to see Alaska. Incredible.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love to hear this 🥹 The cruises are probably great but you'll find that you're sharing each port with 5 or 6 other cruise ships, crammed into a tiny town. If you are up for a camper, or even hiring a car, you can experience so much more. And then you could take the ferries to the places only accessible by boat, getting the best of both worlds ✨

[@tommagee4322]

I was going to type all this wonderful stuff about the scenery, music and the trip over all, but Ben quietly and solemnly said it best, "this is nice....!" Amazing!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sometimes less is more! We feel we ran out of words a long time ago trying to describe it up here 🥹

[@delmiller4184]

Loved seeing the dogs rolling around amongst the dandelions.

[@cathygillies7271]

Spectacular as usual Ben and Chesca! I did the Rock Glacier a few years ago with my daughters. What a lot of fantastic things to see on this earth. Can't wait to get to the Yukon this August. Plan to go to Haines and maybe take the ferry to Skagway. Have been to Skagway twice before driving down from Whitehorse. BC will also be amazing. Canada does abound in geography!

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's so cool up there! Couldn't recommend the Haines Highway enough, absolutely incredible drive! 💛

[@Toque1777]

Watching your videos every Sunday is the highlight of my week. I look forward to it so much. I'm in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, and the scenery around here is also spectacular....sunshine coast, Vancouver Island, etc...... Hope you get a chance to see some of it although I'm not sure your route will take you around here. (Love your sweet puppies as well!!!)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Honestly this is so amazing to hear, thank you so much Terri 💛 We will absolutely be making it to Vancouver Island and that area! We have two weddings we're flying back for in the summer (at two different times) so will be around southern BC for a while. Can't wait to explore there 🤩

[@RoaminRob]

We have been driving through the Montenegrin mountains this week, a little less snow but beautiful none the less ❤ maybe one day I can get over to Alaska / Canada 🎉 Good vid guys 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah we’d absolutely love to do Montenegro one day, heard nothing but amazing things. How’s the weather?

[@RoaminRob]

@@OverlandingSophia been here for 3 weeks, mostly mornings are sunny then the thunder rolls in, but it hasnt rained proper just gets cloudy. But the clouds are cool too 🤣 today has been full on sun tho, been topping my tan up ready to not look out of place in Spain in a couple months 😂

[@itscarolinemary]

Such a good video, the views were stunning. I loved seeing Haines and Skagway! That old gold rush town with the mountains was so cool to see. You got some amazing shots, this was so nice to watch! 💛🧡 I'm from Ontario and haven't gotten to really travel to other provinces yet (let alone been to Europe!!), thanks for capturing your travels!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! Loved finding bits of that old gold rush town in the spooky forest. Can't wait to visit a proper ghost town, with a few more buildings, when we can! 💛

[@christinecollins1658]

My Sunday viewing is OS and Succession. Succession ends forever tonight😢. Luckily it’s going to take you guys more than a couple of weeks to get to Argentina.❤ The year we drove The Cassiar highway there was smoke in the air for the six days it took us to get to Vancouver because of a dreadful wildfire season. Alberta and somewhat BC have been having a very bad wildfire season this year too. I hope it’s under control for your drive.( but mostly for the residents and wildlife of those areas)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah we are in good company! Thank you Christine 🥹 We haven't watched Succession at all! It's on the list though. Yeah the wildfires are awful, I think we should be okay on the coast, just hoping everyone is okay 💛

[@grahamb8883]

12:56 Hi both. Just watched your latest video. I think that was me at the ferry terminal as the ships that were in are the same ones as when I was there!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

No way! We crossed on Wednesday if that helps pinpoint anything! Where are you now? 💛

[@grahamb8883]

Hi that was definitely me. And more bizarre still I stopped at the same park up to go fishing in the river below Kloo lake. I didn’t catch anything tho. Am now on the way to tok and Chicken then the top of the world highway onto Dawson city.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@grahamb8883 Can't believe that, so gutted we didn't cross paths at the park up! Imagine that, two British campers fishing in the Yukon, meeting by chance. Sounds like an epic trip up north, have the best time 💛

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Wow , Alaska scenery. Truly beautiful.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s something else 🥹

[@kennisjarvis8105]

Love this. Alaska is the only State I have not been to but hope to one day….especially after seeing your great videos.

[@OverlandingSophia]

You absolutely must come here! The landscapes you’ll experience will be with you forever, one of those special places ✨

[@DavidHaney1]

GR8 VID ~ WATCHED IT ALL ~ LOVE ❤ IT !!! Ben caught a fish .. too FUNNY. Love the map updates.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great video guys - thanks for sharing lovely to see Alaska and the Yukon again. Ben well done on the fish. Looking forward to seeing the trip down .- Back into Alaska - mmm let me guess are you heading to Hyder? Keep safe sending love from us. xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much guys, can't believe we're here now and you're in Japan! Seems like a few weeks ago we were watching you drive the Dempster. Very good guess 😉 Lots of love and puppy snogs xx 💛

[@crivensro]

Amazing scenaries and absolutely stunning video! Alas Ben, Toblerone will no longer be produced in Switzerland but as of end of 2023 in Slovakia (that is globalisation for you🙄!) So I can't guarantee it will still taste of Matternhorn😉. But it you come and visit me in my Swiss mountains, I promise to shower you and Chesca with tons of other delicious chocolates! I love your flat bread experiment and got nostalgic watching you cooking moroccan meatballs! Safe travel South!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Never knew that BUT also didn't realise (someone else mentioned) that the mountain will be taken off! That should be illegal 😂 And you've sold us, expect us to drop by when we're next in Europe for a van full of Swiss chocolate! 😋 💛

[@crivensro]

@@OverlandingSophia And organising sightseeing tours with sampling (Degustation) 🤩🥰😋 in at least 4 traditional chocolate manufactures which still produce here in CH! I don't even begin to talk about the cheeses..... (though you also have some delicious ones in GB too 😉).....And yes the mountain has to come off, as it stays Swiss on a no longer Swiss chocolate🙄😵‍💫🤯

[@baublesanddolls]

Thanks, Ben. Now I want a Toblerone. Lol😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha send us one over?!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Such a beautiful area!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's incredible, so many awesome roads and cool bits of history to uncover 💛

[@hazelhallsworth7773]

Love the epic video, you are by far my fav youtube channel ❤😊❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you so much Hazel! 🤗 🥹

[@karenhorn8876]

Another great video! Thank you! I've used a wine bottle as a rolling pin during our travels! We took a train trip to see the gold rush trail! It is still visible! It was such a narrow trail and the story goes if you stumbled off the trail, it could be weeks before you got back on, if you did! It was filled with people, horses and wagons and no one would let you in. I was fascinated by the whole trip.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Problem with that Karen is that I don't have any spare wine bottles 😂 Ah no way we would have LOVED to have seen the actual trail! That's crazy that it was so busy you couldn't get back on, sounds worse than the M25 around London! 🙈 💛

[@packingourtrunks]

so, so good 👏we say it every week! You keep making 'em, we'll keep watching 'em! Safe travels guys

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much guys, love to hear this and it motivates us to keep going! 💛

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much guys, love to hear this and it motivates us to keep going! 💛

[@cindylaquant3451]

I look forward to Sunday videos ❤️, stunning, so happy Ben caught a fish,lol.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Cindy, he was pretty chuffed! 💛

[@OurVanTales]

WOW, simply awesome (as always)…So beautifully put together 🫶🙌

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much guys, sending big love from Alaska to you 💛 xx

[@jennyrego7321]

Absolutely stunning scenery! Loving this! Thanks for sharing

[@CookingAroundTheWorld]

First time to your channel and loving everything British about you guys, especially the humour and understatement. I'm also a dog lover, so you kinda had me already. Shall I cook Ben's world famous flatbreads on my cooking channel...haha. So much fun to be had. Much love from New Zealand.

[@davidhawker6223]

Yet another fabulous video, they just get better and better. Magnificent scenery throughout.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much David, constantly blown away by everything up here!

[@jasonpacific111]

You 2 + doggos have realized the ideal of Vanlife 🏅 Wild and free natural beauty shared with us in such an enchanting and happy way !!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Jason, it's feeling pretty sweet right now 🥰

[@suzannegooley5872]

I discovered your channel a few months ago. You’ve got me hooked! Great content and scenery!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love to hear this so much! So happy you’re enjoying the videos 🧡🫶

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Great story telling, a proper adventure that I look forward too each week.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love to hear this Terry, and so happy you’re still sticking with us 🫶

[@momatheartreborns]

Another perfect, beautiful video. You two are so much fun to follow. What beautiful scenery. Stay safe. ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much for the lovely words means a lot 🧡 So happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos!

[@momatheartreborns]

@@OverlandingSophia 💕

[@terrateas9503]

Such amazing views and content! Great catch Ben! Big love to you all! 🤗🐾🏔🌊💗💗💗💗

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you my love! 🫶🧡

[@joannewhitman313]

I did the ferry from Skagway to Prince Rupert, BC. It was amazing.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Must have been incredible to follow that entire coast down! 💛

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Get in there Ben. Nice fish. Wow i thought we had the most expensive bit of water in the world with the Solent. But you dont get spectacular scenery here haha. Well worth the price. Could not believe that town has been completely lost to nature. Interesting to explore. Oh this is such an Adventure. Love and Big Hugs Both. Safe Travels ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha nope think Alaska takes the biscuit for most expensive ferry crossings. if you want to do one of the 6 hour ones, I think it's about $700 or something crazy like that. Views make up for it though, not quite the same as looking at Calais approaching eh 😂 Hope you're having a lovely start to the summer, sending love xx 💕

[@lizzie1740]

Such good videos, just loving the views and commentaries.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much ✨🥹

[@kimbeaney6747]

Good afternoon Ches, Ben and dogs.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Afternoon Kim! Although it’s early morning for us, I’m replying to this in bed with my coffee 😋✨

[@kimbeaney6747]

@@OverlandingSophia Yes, you are twice as far away from me in Newfoundland than it is to England!

[@kimbeaney6747]

It's just after 1PM here on the Rock.

[@Calicocat-icu]

Oh my goodness you guys I love to watch your videos the scenery is spectacular. I also enjoy the little stories and facts you tell in all the different places. Ben I think I may have laughed a little too hard when you said " I really want a toblerone" 🤣. Moroccan meatballs looked very tasty and may try my version next weekend. Bare arms in the Yukon in May?? Cape Breton needs to catch up!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much! We are big geeks so will probably never stop with the random facts and stories 🤓 If you look on IG for Chef Tom Walton, it was his recipe I used! Although I didn't make the meatballs, just used veggie ones but it will still delish 🤤 Weather has been on and off here in the Yukon! One day it's warm and glorious, the next it's freezing! Keeping us on our toes 😂 xx

[@jillianwhite4601]

What a week thanks guy's. 💕for River and Scout.

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Amazing, never get tired of seeing the scenery and the stories and history of the places you visit. Safe travels see you next week

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Russell, still can't get tired of the mountains up here! Hope you're safe from the wildfires, are you in Acadia if I remember right? 💛

[@russellbelliveau1694]

@@OverlandingSophia we are in Clare in the south west portion we are fire free for now. Thank you

[@scumpert]

I did the Inside Passage with my wife in 2010 and stopped at Haines and Skagway. Back then, the cost of the cruise for 7 nights was approx $700 each for a 7 night cruise. The cruise was from Vancouver to Seward and worth every single penny! Can't wait to get back and am very jealous of your current trip! Take care and drive safe!

[@OverlandingSophia]

No way!! Must have been absolutely incredible. Hope the video brought back some fun memories for you! $700 would get you a 6 hour ferry now 🥵

[@jenjenpinto431]

AMAZING. I just love your storytelling, photography, videography, and I seriously look forward to watching your vlog every week. I love you guys. And your dogs are so darn cute! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. In 2019 I watched LEaW got from Alaska to Ushuaia and Trent and Allie go all the way to Ushuaia, now Overloading Sophia. I LOVE IT!. I’m ready. Next stops? Can’t wait.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Jen this message out the biggest smile on our faces. Thank you so, so much. So happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos. We also watched everyone do the Pan American a few years ago, and it feels surreal for us to be doing it now! Hope you’re strapped in tight, it’s gonna be an epic ride 🧡🥳 xx

[@jenjenpinto431]

I have my seatbelt on. Lets go!

[@hello_adventures]

OMG how beautiful! Always love following your adventures but this one to Alaska has been particularly inspirational. We've only done one trip in our van so far but already want to ship it across to America for a big adventure like you guys

[@OverlandingSophia]

So so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the Alaska videos! It’s been incredible, it’s hard to do the place justice with photos and videos. Really hope you ship out here and experience it one day! You’ll love it 🧡

[@elliemacdonald9857]

Yep i would be nervous out hiking there also. 🐻 . The scenery is so beautiful. Glad you are out of snow and rain. Here in NS today it is 30°. A big forest fire near Halifax, lots of evacuations in place. Still out of control. River and Scout take such nice pics . Oh Ben,great job on the flatbread and your first 🐠 .

[@OverlandingSophia]

We've seen the wildfires in NS right now, absolutely heartbreaking. Are you okay? Praying the rain comes soon 💛

[@elliemacdonald9857]

@@OverlandingSophia I'm 2 hrs East in Antigonish so I'm good. No one is allowed in the woods effective today. It's just devastating, no rain in sight.

[@suewiltshire8092]

What an amazing ferry ride, expensive but totally worth the view from the water. Love Ben's flat bread technique with the pickle jar, what do they say about necessity being the mother of invention 😅. We have super cold weather here, horrid cold wind from the north east, campers going home early as it's warmer in Scotland!! Stay safe, love and hugs Sue and Bryn xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah you gotta do what you gotta do right! Has the weather warmed up for you now? We’ve gone from 2 degrees to 32 degrees in the space of a few days! 🥵 Love and hugs to you and Bryn xx

[@Aaron-P]

"This is nice." Sums it up very efficiently, Ben! A masterful stroke of brevity and understatement. 😁 In all seriousness, the shots of River with her nose to the wind and serenity in her eyes spoke volumes as well. To be in a place so spectacular you have to be in the moment. 😍 Glad your visit to Alaska included a ride on one of the "Blue Canoes", sorry it cost two Benjamins! 😱🤯 Next stop in AK? Ketchikan off a detour from the Cassiar Hwy? ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Brevity and understatement, Ben's speciality 🤪 I said to Ben earlier that day that I'd run out of words in my brain. Nothing seemed to fit anymore, after all the drives we've done and all the 'wow!' 'amazing' 'incredible' etc it felt like nothing fit anymore! You're the only one to guess Ketchikan! Not quite! 💛 xx

[@markplenty2631]

Hey Guys, im fresh back from Run to the sun, and as I said yesterday, well done on catching a fish 🎣. The route looks good into Haynes. Yeah bears 🐻 are a worry but Ben has a magic stick 🦯 . That water view with the mountains in the background is so nice! Also I like your shiny cup! $200 dollars for a ferry across, that’s like the euro crossing ferry costs. Wow! Massive cruise ships everywhere. Would love to live there with those views! I love your adventurous nature when it comes to food! Love the pickle rolling pin 🧷 😂.. Main Street looks a whole lot Different, I’m shocked how well nature has recovered there! Safe travels ahead, see you next week x

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hope you aren't nursing a bad head after that weekend Mark! Yep we're used to paying that to get to a different country, not 45 minutes up the road! I guess we are the ends of the earth here and it is Alaska after all, not the English channel 😂 🙈 Hahah as Ben says, at least the Branston pickle is good for something lol Enjoy the rest of your weekend, sending love from us xx 💕

[@markplenty2631]

@@OverlandingSophia I don’t drink very often so no nursing a bad head here lol 😂, I sent the photos so take a look. Sending love back from A still sunny Devon x

[@suzybeetravels]

This has been the most amazing journey. We've loved following along with you on this trip full of fantastic scenery and driving. As always you really do these amazing destinations justice with your video, drone and editing skills. Thank you both for taking us along with you. Love to the doggos 💕💜xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much guys, we've loved having you along with us 🥰 Thank you so much for the kind words and the support as always, means so much xx

[@darrylparsons4539]

Forget the fishing Ben, grab a little trowel and go dig the mussels and clams out of that tidal flat! You would have found a treasure trove there.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah yes that would have been amazing! Water would be a little chilly though 🥶

[@charlenechua6073]

Happy Sunday Love the caption of alaska adventure episode

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Charlene, hope you're having a lovely weekend 💛

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Congrats Ben, you're first fish! Hopefully you get more or have by now. Love the music to this video today, great editing, awesome scenery. We saw so many bald eagles along the river on our way to Haines. We took the ferry all the way down the inland passage and slept in our sleeping bags on the deck. I love how the two of you cook together, you're becoming quite the chefs, dinner looked very yummy. I had not hear about Dyea, enjoyed seeing that. The place I'd like to go to next time is Hyder, is that where you're going? I want to see the bears feeding on the fish there. Hope you're having a great time, it seems like you just got to Alaska and you're already leaving....but more travels and Argentina are waiting. Enjoy!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Adele, yes we watched Bound for Nowhere sleeping on deck! Does look really fun and such a cool experience. Not one with the pups unfortunately as they aren't allowed on the decks 😢 We may well be going to Hyder! Ssh! 🤫 Although I'm not sure if it's salmon run season yet for the bears. We might get lucky, who knows! 💛 xx

[@calibanthedrifter8860]

Another amazing video! Loving all the amazing scenery you are showing us, and how great to get the wildlife footage (particularly for me the Bald Eagle!). The rock glacier looked just mad and as history fans we loved the ruins (what was left) and the story of the Gold Rush town. We are guessing you might visit Hyder and more Gold Rush buildings?

[@OverlandingSophia]

So glad you enjoyed this one! We haven't even touched on the history that is in Alaska, as I'm sure you know, but what little we saw was fascinating. An amazing place. And the bald eagle was so beautiful! They have such angry faces for such graceful and elegant birds 😅 💛 Excellent guess on the final Alaska stop too 🤫

[@franmorgan1699]

You could make yoghurt and flour bread 2 cups of flour 1 cup of yoghurt. Enjoy

[@BobSmith-fu1nn]

Ben may have missed the news, Mondelez has shifted production of Toblerone to Slovakia from Switzerland and been forced to remove the Matterhorn from it's packaging/

[@OverlandingSophia]

Can't believe this! It can't be a Toblerone without the mountains!

[@femalism1715]

You are probably crossing over into Hyder Alaska from Stewart BC.

[@OverlandingSophia]

🤫 🤫

[@markj10]

Amazing part of the world! Enjoy the remoteness and quiet, because you’ll soon be in the summertime of the lower 48

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely, making the most of it while we can! 💛

[@robertrauter8459]

realy truly loved it....thanks....be well

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much 💛 🙏

[@weldonmorgan2894]

Amazing scenery, shots from the van were spectacular despite no drone footage. Ben made the flatbread work. You're more of a chef than you let on, brother. Bravo. 😜

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah yes he is! I think he should test out his new skills regularly in the kitchen 😂

[@131ikd3]

Thanks again guys for your efforts putting out another fantastic vlog, stay safe. Ross 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's our pleasure, thank you Ross 💛

[@TheLvablebird]

Hola👋 from New Mexico 🌶️🌵...Wow SO very beautiful, spectacular, fantastic eagel shot. I thought the ferry crossing was expensive😮. Your Morrocan meal looked yummy even your flat bread looks like a tortilla. Lots of love sent and Angels all around you and the fur babies and your home on wheels. 🙏💖🤗

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hello! Yep we thought it was expensive too! But, I think it's just the way it us up here. Some of the longer ferries are over $1000. Crazy 😮 💛 xx

[@WoodlandCompanies]

Easy ten points. Hyder Alaska seems to be a popular destination this year, have watched several van youtubers stopping in there this week.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Bingo! 🌟

[@neilholden7821]

this is an awesome video, as a landscape photographer i wish i was hiding in the back of your van. i suppose the cost of the ferry is quiet steep but look at the views, once in a lifetime. see you in the next instalment. keep safe 😄

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Neil, yep you'd be in absolute heaven here! The ferries are £££ but like you say, how often do you get to take a passenger ferry through the Alaskan fjords! Has to be done 🤩

[@richardbanks6025]

Great video again this week, Would love to know how many KMS you travelled since arriving in NS last summer. Looking forward to your travels in BC down to Vancouver, Perhaps you will have time to visit Vancouver Island, perhaps to Gulf Islands, maybe you can get to Tofino on the Pacific, stay safe Chesca and Ben

[@OverlandingSophia]

Since arriving in NS we've probably done around 35,000 miles but can't be 100% 😅

[@campervancodgers124]

Once again amazing vlog. Chesca I wish I could be as articulate as you when explaining things. And you guy cinematography is absolutely amazing ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

What you don't see is the outtakes where I completely lose my train of thought or what I'm saying 😂 But thank you so much for the kind words 💛

[@davidgeorge5146]

Hyder! Make sure you check out the Salmon glacier!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! Absolutely 🥳

[@bettyourcampervan]

You two are so watchable ❤❤ great video xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

🥹🥹 Sending love! Xx

[@bettyourcampervan]

@@OverlandingSophia aww thank you! Means a lot xx

[@lindataylor6093]

Stunning. Enjoy the Toblerone Ben, when you can.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Linda 😊

[@lisaembury5660]

Flour, yogurt, baking powder and salt, best flatbreads ever.

[@Relyse]

Just love the history - that building that's standing in the forest is so awesome and then how nature has taken over is equally as impressive. I'm guessing Juneau?

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's crazy! To think how vibrant and alive this place is, and yet now you could walk there and think it's never seen humans. Good guess on the final Alaska stop but not quite! 💛

[@Eddiemcedson]

I haven't watched all of this but you can go to Hyder Alsaka through Stewert BC and it's beautiful there but anywho I'm a Canadian mostly nomad with two dogs . A Toy American Eskimo and Coonhound mixed with rotwotler they chase grizzlies away . They see more than one they think its a pack and run . Your dogs are ok .

[@michaelcummings7246]

Hopefully you can meet up with Chrome from Vancity Van life and Emi from "The cat lady van" as they should be heading North from Vancouver Island for their summer travels in the next week or two. They can show you many places to camp on the island and around BC if you have the time. There's also a lot of other van life people around the area you can meet up with as well.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Would be lovely to meet up with people! Our time is pretty tight as we have to fly back for some weddings in July but never say never 😊

[@rpratt3746]

Thanks for this

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi ya Chesca , Ben, River and Scout, awesome videos, I follow Tal & Mads who are a Canadian couple who are in Alaska at the moment. Makes you wish you were there. Take care and stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤩🥶🚐.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We had been hoping to meet up with them but our paths never crossed unfortunately. Looks like they're having an amazing time in Alaska 💛

[@bonilsson3161]

the " Norwegian Encore" the big cruizeship that you commented on, is it cruizing from Norway to Alaska?? Amazing

[@OverlandingSophia]

We weren’t sure! Maybe it is stationed out here? Or on an epic round the world trip 🤩

[@northernsteph]

Love seeing the beautiful Yukon, where I live, in your videos. We do the Skagway-Haines loop most summers with our little Roadtrek, when we get visitors. Dyea is the best place to camp-we love it-glad you found it! Also do regular trips to Dawson City etc. etc. For work or pleasure. That actually seemed like a reasonable amount to pay for your ferry trip...although it is short and sweet. (guess I've been living in the north too long😂)How much does it cost to take a vehicle across the English channel or through the chunnel?Wondering if your Alaska stop will be through Stewart, BC to Hyder. Amazing glaciers there. Enjoy!😁

[@OverlandingSophia]

God you live in an incredible part of the world. Think it's fair to say we're going to leave a little piece of our hearts up here. There's something special about the north, yes, even with the -40 winters 😂 We loved Dyea, the little camp on the tidal flats was so peaceful and beautiful, such a special little spot. As for the ferry, it costs half that to go across the channel to France, and usually around £130 to go through the tunnel. But, the English channel isn't exactly the Alaskan fjords, we'll take the extra charge 😆 xx

[@christine4670]

Puppies are lovin life🥰! Can't wait to see the coastal drive next week😀

[@OverlandingSophia]

They're sooo happy now it's warmer and we can all enjoy the outdoors a bit more, in fact we all are! 😊 💛

[@AdeleMcAlear]

Get a bear bell to attach to your belt / the dog collars so that you're not a surprise to any who might be near the path. Gives them a chance to go away.

[@OverlandingSophia]

How does the joke go? Grizzly poo smells like bear spray and has bells in it?! We don't have bear bells but we're so loud on the trails we're much louder than bells. If either of us ever goes hiking on our own we'll definitely get some 🐻

[@AdeleMcAlear]

@@OverlandingSophia My friend and I used to say, "I don't have to outrun the bear, I just have to outrun you!" Nothing like a little mauling humour 😂

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@AdeleMcAlear Ben says that to me all the time! 😂

[@carolyncarson1671]

Phew! No grizzlies snuck up on ya! :) Ben, congrats on the fish catch and on the flat bread success. The meal looked inviting. Beautiful views again and nice to see unfrozen water now. Gorgeous ferry views. Would the Alaskan town stop be Hyder? That's my guess for the extra 10 points :) Happy travels!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Avoided the grizzlies but as I was editing this video, Ben took the pups out for a quick wee and came face to face with a black bear! Thankfully it was a calm and harmless encounter 🥴 🥴 🐻 Well done on the guess, bingo! 🥇 🌟 xx

[@carolyncarson1671]

@@OverlandingSophia Wow! Glad that encounter went well. It is a nerve wracking event regardless. I used google for the guess :) Learned there is a border crossing there.

[@Weathernerd27]

I live in Seattle and the city thought they didn't need bridges because they could have a bunch of ferries. It costs $30 to drive my little Corrolla onto the Ferry significantly more for bigger cars. Some of my co workers have to take the ferry every day and the cost adds up fast, the cost is prohibitive for alot of commuters. I'd use the ferry alot more if they allowed me to bring my fold up electric scooter on the ferry and the ferries were alittle better maintained/didn't break down so often. Despite these high fees the Ferry system still doesn't have enough money. I can't help but think how the city would have been much better off building bridges the bridge could carry alot more cars and a $5 toll is alot better. I did enjoy riding the Alaska ferry when I vacationed in Alaska but I wouldn't ride the ferry alot it was too expensive.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep some of the 6-7 hour ferries in Alaska top $1000!

[@ianhoughton3349]

Hey guys good to catch up with you both, been back in hospital myself recently. Might have made a fish finger that catch. 😂

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sorry to hear this Ian! Hope all is good now? Still the foot? 🧡

[@Dadcam_Can]

10 points it's Hyder, AK.

[@OverlandingSophia]

ding ding ding! 🥇

[@whereonearth1]

i watched a couple of your old videos and its amazing how your filming has improved. Mine are horrible (well i think so) i love my drone and photography so cant wait to get started. you should convert some of those photos to black and white and get some really cool pictures. Always a pleasure watching you 4 haha.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh god I'd definitely cringe if I watched my older videos, don't know if I could bring myself to do it 🙈 But thank you so much. Drones are so much fun! 💛 ✨

[@robertgrey5993]

That looked like a greying, It was large enough to keep. Greylings don’t usually get over two lbs

[@OverlandingSophia]

Think it was a northern pike! 🐟

[@Eddiemcedson]

I guess Hyder but hope so cuz I love Stewart. It's so pretty on the way . Oh ferry in the Kootenays in BC are free . 15 min but free and lots of hots springs around there

[@OverlandingSophia]

You may well be right! 😉 💛

[@farfaraway7066]

How do you guys plan on tackling a drive through Mexico. Years and years ago I remember the police pulling us over and my dad paying them. Now it's about a 1,000 times worse . I would never make that drive as we did from Texas to Guadalajara.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Bribery is a problem in Mexico, for sure. We had problems when we were in Baja in February at the border. Managed to avoid paying the bribe thankfully but it doesn't mean it won't happen again. We have lots of friends who have recently made the journey down and I think a lot of the negative media attention exaggerates the reality of what you will experience. We will stick to the main overland routes, not go off the beaten path anywhere and keep common sense. We will also be driving through Baja and taking the ferry across. We won't be driving through the border towns in mainland Mexico which are much higher risk.

[@suzannehayward1540]

FABULOUS VLOG STAY SAFE ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank youu! 😘

[@josiepelham2179]

Another great video! Question for yas: Do you guys have a bit of a hard time going back into a busy public place after spending so much time in remote places with just the two of you? It must be quite the stark contrast between being just in the van with the two of you and the dogs, in the woods and mountains just driving for a week or two and then boom your in a full and busy gold mining town around a bunch of hussle and bustle. I imagine it must feel odd?

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's so interesting you ask this! I think it's harder than we realise. When we got to Skagway it felt like we'd arrived in Tokyo. It seems SO busy and crazy but when I watched the footage back, it wasn't *quite* as busy as we'd experienced it. And I wondered if that was because we'd spent the last 2 months in relative solitude and isolation!

[@Storgg]

Enjoy the ride guys and if you need to know where to go in Argentina This list might be able to help you. 1-Purmamarca - Provincia de Jujuy (north of Argentina) #this is a must you won't regret it 2-Tilcara- Provincia de Jujuy (north of Argentina) 3-Cafayate-Provincia de Salta (north of Argentina) 4-Cataratas del Iguazú-Provincia de Misiones (North of Argentina close to Paraguay and Brasil) #this is a must you won't regret it 5-Tafí del Valle-Provincia de Tucuman (North of Argentina close to Paraguay and Brasil) 6-Villa General Belgrano - Provincia de Córdoba (Center of Argentina) 7-La Cumbrecita (very close to Villa General Belgrano) - Provincia de Córdoba (Center of Argentina) 8-Mendoza Capital - Provincia de Mendoza (west of Argentina,near the Andes, close to Santiago de Chile) #this is a must you won't regret it 9-Embalse Potrerillos - Provincia de Mendoza (west of Argentina,near the Andes, very close to Mendoza Capitol) #this is a must you won't regret it 10-Valle Grande - Provincia de Mendoza (west of Argentina, very close to San Rafael town, road to Embalse Valle Grande) #this is a must you won't regret it 11-San Martin de los Andes -Provincia de Neuquen (near the Andes,south of Argentina) 12-Ruta de los 7 Lagos - Provincia de Neuquen (near the Andes,south of Argentina) #this is a must you won't regret it 13-Villa la Angostura - Provincia de Neuquen (near the Andes,south of Argentina) #this is a must you won't regret it 14-San Carlos de Bariloche - Provincia de Rio Negro (near the Andes, south of Argentina) 14.1 - Colonia Suiza very close to Bariloche and you must do Circuito Chico and Circuito Grande #this is a must you won't regret it - Provincia de Rio Negro (near the Andes, south of Argentina) #this is a must you won't regret it 15-El Bolsón - Provincia de Rio Negro (near the Andes, south of Argentina) 16- El Calafate , Glaciar Perito Moreno DO THE MINI TREKKING,WALKING ON THE GLACIAR- Provincia de Santa Cruz (near the Andes, south of Argentina)#this is a must you won't regret it 16- El Chaltén , Fitz Roy Mountain, Provincia de Santa Cruz (near the Andes, south of Argentina) #this is a must you won't regret it 17- Ushuaia of course- Provincia de Tierra del Fuego

[@ttbko]

Flat bread: flour, yoghurt and a little salt. Mix, flatten, dry fry! Easiest thing in the world. Thats what living in the Middle East teaches you 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

We had yogurt as well! Consider it done, on the menu for this week 😋

[@wallytimmins356]

My guess is your next Alaska stop might be Hyder, next to Stewart B.C. If so, ask a local about getting Hyderized. Be careful and safe travels. Wally

[@OverlandingSophia]

Very good guess 😉 And it has to be done!

[@wallytimmins356]

@@OverlandingSophia Be careful you guys. I was Hyderized in 1975. It's a shot of Everclear. Wally

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

Good day for you and good luck

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Sergei, hope all is good with you! 🧡

[@femiro]

I greet you and wish you the best of luck on your adventures. Above all, safely on wheels, always on the road. What engine content do you have under the hood?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🧡 We have a 2l Diesel engine!

[@Georgesadventure]

Hyder of course and make sure you drive up to Salmon Glacier

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely! It’s got to be done 🥰

[@femalism1715]

You can make really, really tasty and fast flatbread with just flour, salt and yogurt.