Orlando TRAVEL DAY | We Drive to FLORIDA

[@vcjtx]

So glad to hear that Vera is doing well & on the road to recovery! Buc-ee's is not just a gas station, it’s an experience!!

[@kerris6163]

Hoping Vera is fully on the mend by now.

[@elenasmith4438]

The French Quarter is amazing and not filthy. Bourbon Street is well known as the mad, party area, reccomended for adults only. Guns everywhere in America, even Orlando

[@OrioleBeagle]

Welcome Centers have restrooms, snack machines, dog walk areas, picnic tables and tourist information.The largest ones also have a restaurant.

[@tonyat2454]

I’m from New Orleans and the best place to stay is in Metairie or Kenner. Kenner is where the airport is.

[@clitsing6034]

Pretty suburban and uninteresting out there. Not that much safer either.

[@karensim3990]

Glad to hear Vera is on the mend, such a shame that part of your road trip didn’t end as expected, glad you got to Florida ok, well done Nick on such an epic drive, loved all the places and sites you have visited along the way xx

[@gilscot100]

Well done. Congratulations. What a journey. Imagine what it is like for the truck drivers going across country. Was on the fence about visiting New Orleans, not any longer. You were right to stick with your gut feeling and leave a day early. Happy to hear Vera was on her feet.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Thanks for watching Gillian.

[@ser9656]

The love the fact that you think to escape danger you should “ get the hell out of New Orleans” and get to Florida!😂

[@stephencoutu2674]

Thanks guys for the helpful information, it is a big help to me for planning my vacation in May when I will be staying in New Orleans.

[@sallypreston4939]

So glad to hear Vera is on the mend, I think you made the right decision leaving New Orleans best to be safe. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in Florida x

[@hannahelizabeththomas9267]

I’m going Christmas shopping tomorrow I’m excited

[@angelafrench3640]

I love y’alls channel and watch it all the time!! It was fun to see things in my home area in this vlog. I live on the Mississippi coast and go to New Orleans and mobile all the time!!

[@Bombabingbong66]

It looked incredible. I live in France so really want to visit. Do you feel the guys were unlucky on their visit or is that pretty normal the shooting in the street?

[@shirleyz7400]

Congratulations 🎉 Nick you did it! What a epic drive was. So many adventures. So glad Vera was doing better. Such a shame that happened to her. If she is reading these comments. Prayers for continue healing. You are such a sweet person 🤗. I don't blame you for leaving early. That was some wild stuff. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.✌️👍🤗💖

[@lorrainesheppard3223]

Loved these vlogs, great that you are now in familiar territory, can’t wait for the Florida vlogs xx

[@donnalee2983]

Glad you finally got to do your USA road trip. You always find some area better than others. Glad Vera is on the mend xx

[@kristinhilton3594]

I'm so sorry that you experienced the worse of New Orleans. I heard it was bad, but your vlog confirmed it. I'm glad that Vera was ok. I hope she did not have to stay in the hospital long.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Thanks Kristin. No she was only in a few days then back home to Florida. Shes doing well

[@aimeeguerrera2579]

Glad I saw this. Great advice for my first visit to New Orleans I live in New England and would like to go there one day.

[@stephencoutu2674]

Welcome back to Orlando my friends, we have missed you! XXXX

[@DeniseWalker-f4p]

Just catching up on your previous vlogs, and wondered if you have seen Nate from Kara & Nate when he was dressed up as Buc-ees all in one

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Yes we watched that vlog they did 😂

[@valerielawley8477]

Brilliant vlog , sure there is a bucees in Florida

[@sarahcleary7793]

Great vlog, i would have left also i would have been so scared. Glad Vera is doing well. Well done for doing all the driving Nick. xxx

[@millieclapp984]

My mom went to NOLA in the 90’s. She was totally disgusted by Bourbon St. She said they use disinfectant in the street sweepers as so many people urinate on the streets. We sailed from NOLA in Oct but chose to stay in Metairie. It was a nice quiet area, 10 min from the port & we enjoyed our cruise!

[@normalincoln8502]

Congratulations on your road trip And making it to Florida.. I look forward to more of your videos

[@stephencoutu2674]

Floridas Welcome Centers re great places to sop, they are clean, nice and have tons of great information. Stop there if you can!

[@susanhenciak7267]

I was just in NOLA and stayed across the street from Armstrong park. There is a very nice coffee and ice cream cafe right by the Park.

[@stephaniesamiel5820]

how did Vera end up in the hospital? i must have missed a video.. aww poor Vera, she is so sweet and always so fun in the vlogs. I hope she is doing ok. sending prayers and positive vibes.

[@pauloconnell330]

Well done on the drive Nick

[@suzannecuerrier279]

Well done! Enjoy Florida.

[@jackieallen6241]

So glad you got away safely. You will be happy in Orlando. Are you still going to New York? Best wishes to Vera, I hope her recovery goes well. Have fun in Orlando guys.

[@thomasduncan5522]

You hated all of the things NOLA is famous for. Too funny. I love it, personally.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

We enjoyed the garden district and the cemetery tour and the hurricane drink :-D

[@stephencoutu2674]

I love Buc-ees, they have great sandwiches and snacks!

[@AdeandLisa]

Well done on the big drive!! And for staying safe too : ) How lovely to end your trip popping inside a beaver xx

[@TheLodgeGuys]

It was a first for us TBF

[@fidalton1028]

This wins best comment ever haha! :D

[@fidalton1028]

@@TheLodgeGuys 🤣

[@donnamoschitta5026]

Last weekend, we stayed at the Sheraton on Canal for a ballroom dance competition. We never left the hotel until we got in our car and drove home. Very sad.

[@dianewatson4379]

You both look so tied but you been so good looking after Vera and so pleased she is on the mend, glad you left there what a horrable place, will be glad when your back at the lodge.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

We were happy to get to Florida

[@tinabryant3051]

Ah! Y’all were in my neck of the woods, Mobile, Alabama! We LOVE Bucees! Best BBQ pork sandwich ever! Sorry y’all had a bad experience in NOLA, crime is everywhere. Love going there for the weekends. Garden District is very nice. They have one of the best zoos in NOLA also. Hope Vera is doing well. Y’all be safe out there!

[@tallactordude]

You both look and sound exhausted by the end of this vlog, and I totally understand why. I know what you mean about I 10 at least in The Florida panhandle - it is just straight driving with almost nothing to see on either side except trees. I have driven I 10 and I 75 to the point where you would get off for Orlando, and it is a pretty straightforward drive. I think New Orleans is one of those places that you absolutely love or you want nothing to do with - there isn’t much in between.

[@marjcameron312]

Visited New Orleans once, prior to Katrina. Good food(at known chefs restaurants) & tours to plantations in the area. Only walked Bourbon Street once in the day time, stayed away from Canal St. It is an experience!

[@ilsehunt6798]

Great vlog , I felt like that when we stayed in LA the first time accidentally picked a real rough place ( in 1993) after that we only ever stayed in Anaheim lol ! Loving the road trip ! Looking forwards to vlogmus , how far behind am I please !

[@darrochcrichton1659]

Totally agree with you. Was not a fan of Bourbon street area. You know it’s sketchy when the local tour visitor centre tells you that!

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Not a place we would rush back thats for sure

[@normaduffus9755]

So glad that you got out of New Orleans safely! Happy to hear that Vera is doing well! i think that it might be pronounced ....Buck...ees....because beavers have buck teeth....from a Canadian ....who knows beavers!

[@dbqdude75ify]

Hi Guys...love the vlog. As New Orleans enjoyer..I knew the French quarter would not be your vibe. I stay by the river at the Hilton with the casino. It's very nice 👌 ☺

[@junegriffiths8035]

Garden district houses looks like Gone with the wind film

[@Kiki-rt8uw]

Has the French Quarter become so bad? We went there 8 years ago and I quite liked it. Lots of great street musicians and everything quite colorful. We did not go during the night though and stayed outside of the city.

[@tinafrancis4293]

Well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽amazing vlogs too ❤️❤️

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Thank you Tina

[@jennybullock4280]

Things like that can happen anywhere. There was a shooting outside the Paris hotel in Vegas when we were there once between a bus passenger who wouldn't pay for a ticket and a bus security man. The next day there were 2 security men on every bus. It's still like the Wild Wild West!

[@mtnlaurel12]

Congratulations on your cross country drive! You've done something that I've always wanted to do. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you guys on this trip. You've been to places that I never even knew existed and now I want to visit, also. I want to help you pronounce a couple of American terms. Mobile Alabama would be pronounced like Mo-beel or Mo-b-eel with the emphasis on the last syllable. Buc-ee's is pronounced like buck (a Male deer... or muck like mucking up your boots or getting them dirty. Similar to muck-ees, it would be buck-ees. They built a Buc-ee's near me but I haven't been yet. It's way on the other side of town. I can't wait to see your Florida vlogs.

[@mazrob71]

Is there going to be a big Beaver inside?! My hubby nearly wet himself!

[@stpaley]

i only been to New Orleans once when i was a child visiting a convent (really the only thing i remember) an aunt who spent most of her life living near the french quarter if not in it pass away a few years ago at the age of 90, she was a dominican nun and most people know you do not mess with the dominicans

[@Chieftracyhorse]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Great achievement Guys! Loved every minute!❤️

[@alexanderallan215]

Ann Rice’s son is also a writer ( and he’s gay ). 🧛🏼‍♂️

[@claremclaughlin6639]

Well done guys! X

[@thelmabrindley2369]

What an achievement, well done. Pleased that you decided to move on to Florida, dont think you would have felt safe after your experience.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

Thanks Thelma. We were pleased to be back in Florida

[@LisaJW]

What did you buy at bucees?? Haul time!

[@TheLodgeGuys]

We got a little bit of food then some gifts for our friends stacey and peter. We were due to stay with them before we had to go home early. Stacey gets real giddy about Bucees so we got her some of their merch. The lovely Bazzas are going to give it to them next time they get together

[@krprine77]

Buc-ces is all about the restrooms I hope you got to see it

[@SH-hx7bx]

I was also very disappointed in New Orleans, but there are many folks who love it. It just shows that we have different likes and dislikes.

[@stephencoutu2674]

New Orleans is the, Old South, and Orlando is the, New South, they are very different places. One is Bourbon St. and the other is Disney, you can decide.

[@joellesmith80]

I was born & raised about an hour & a half from New Orleans…unfortunately that’s just how Bourbon Street is. New Orleans is the most dangerous city with highest murder rate per capita in the US. Has great culture but also a lot of craziness. Great vlog!

[@donnamoschitta5026]

I don't blame you. New Orleans used to be a wonderful city full of music and culture. It is so crime ridden now. I only go there if I absolutely have to which is very rare. I wish you could have visited before crime over rode the city. There are some nice places still, but not like it used to be. The Elms is amazing. I went to a brunch there many years ago.

[@catherinefinnigan4083]

Leigh, have you watched the new Interview with the Vampire tv series? It's absolutely fantastic

[@TheLodgeGuys]

No not yet but I need to

[@lesleybenson8794]

Well done both of you. You did it. I could see how relaxed you became once you hit Florida. What a trip. Something you have always wanted to do. I think Nick was a bit emotional at the end, as it is just sinking in what he has done, drove across America. Looking forward to the Florida vlogs. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThemeParkBazza]

Fate has a way of deciding which places you should stay or not, I think you made the right decision. Nice to see you both experiencing a bit of Beaver 😊

[@TheLodgeGuys]

filth

[@mazrob71]

Omg Bazza!! Lol

[@kts64]

I don't blame you guys, I'd be getting out quick too, I guess you get good & bad in all places, but I wouldn't feel safe in new Orleans 😱😱😱😨 Just a shame Vera left in Orleans, bet she be glad to head home quick soon

[@casmatori]

Mobile, Alabama is pronounced Mo-beel.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

👍

[@kerris6163]

I love visiting New Orleans but we spend very little time on Bourbon Street. Thats my least favorite place (not to mention how bad it smells and obnoxious drunk people). We enjoy staying at Hotel Monteleone or over in the Garden District.

[@pam132cross]

I agree with you about Bourbon street.Its a definate place to visit,an experiance to be sure..BUT we felt uncomfortable walking round later in the evening. and the place stinks of cannabis and urine!

[@EmilLarssonswed]

nice vlog regards emil

[@mtnlaurel12]

There was a shooting on Bourbon Street yesterday.

[@TheLodgeGuys]

How sad, not surprising though

[@Champaignmike]

It’s not a proper southern road trip without Buc-ees

[@ch4os_theory175]

It’s the same lake on both sides 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@janicebetts878]

Glad to hear Vera s ok glad u out of New Orleans well done you did it hope you proud of what you have done great watching all the places you have been learnt so much and proper enjoyed now you can hopefully enjoy Orlando and relax 👍

[@margotwelland2459]

Pleased to see you’re both safe and well, good choice to leave New Orleans as was feeling nervous for you 😮 sending best wishes to Vera for a speedy recovery and a reunion sometime in the future 😊hope you have a great time on familiar soil in Florida ❤

[@nicolaward1034]

Well done on completing the road trip , that is some feat 👍🏻 Shame about New Orleans, not what I expected…. Will look forward to the Florida vlogs 😆!! xx

[@mrsprivate1678]

My favourite part of New Orleans is the exit .

[@staceytheflipflopgirl7074]

I grew up in Mississippi and Alabama and have been to New Orleans a few times it was safe clean and family friendly before hurricane Katrina destroyed most of it now it is a cesspool of crime and disgusting sex shops and nude bars it is heart breaking

[@jessicascraps4010]

My partner parked his car in New Orleans and the person next to him was shot in a random drive by I said we will never go back I wish it wasn’t so badv

[@TheLodgeGuys]

We are glad we have been there but would probably never go back. If we ever did then we would stay closer to the Garden district

[@seancotter4610]

Well done boys. Unbelievable achievement. 🎉

[@p4uli016]

Woohoo 🥳 well done on completing the road trip! I’m not surprised you decided to leave New Orleans. The last time I saw someone going past me on a motorbike with no top on and a gun down his trousers was when I played grand theft auto! 😅 Can’t wait for the Disney vlogs next!

[@iainrobison5700]

Great honest feedback on your experience in New Orleans

[@Nik_kkii]

Wow, I'd gave not stayed a second longer in New Orleans. Nick didn't look happy at all, and I don't blame him. Whoop whoop Florida ❤❤

[@kts64]

Glad Vera OK & recovering, but I'd be heading to florida spend more time in a more safe place, as much as they have some nice homes etc, I wouldn't feel safe there, just have to turn down a wrong street 🙈🙈🙈🙈 Nick feels very uncomfortable the look on his face, sorry new Orleans isn't for me sorry,

[@amandadodgson2444]

New Orleans seemed to have a negative vibe about it...I was pleased to see you move on your trip to Florida, where you are familiar, used to and as you say the road trip is over. Now you can have a vacation snd relax a bit more. Enjoy.

[@LMC_CD]

A new place to avoid! New Orleans looked well dodgy!