Our FIRST 24 Hours of Van Life in Mexico

[@deidrecrawford4208]

Can I just say, how impressed I am with you guys conversing with locals. All from an online app. Amazing!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We can’t hold a conversation but it’s amazing what you can communicate with a few phrases and hand gestures 😅

[@brendaanderson292]

Greetings from Atlantic Canada. Congratulations on reaching the Pacific. Looking forward to your Mexico adventures. Have a great week. 💕💕💕💕🇨🇦

[@baublesanddolls]

I'm also from Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦

[@brendaanderson292]

Hope you are enjoying a sunny winter day. Lovely weather today in New Brunswick. 😎

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sending love to you all from Mexico! Can’t wait to be back there one day 🥰❤️

[@brendaanderson292]

Yes, we all hope you will come back to Canada. Lots more adventures to be had in Western Canada, Quebec and here Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦. 💕💕💕💕

[@baublesanddolls]

@@brendaanderson292 Thank you, I'm in Kentville, Nova Scotia, in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. 😍

[@nikkilewis1699]

greetings from Nova Scotia ! great video again this week, safe travels !

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hey Nikki! We’re a long way from Nova Scotia now 😀🧡

[@nikkilewis1699]

@@OverlandingSophia you sure are ! Amazing road trip ! I do enjoy the videos each Sunday have a great week !

[@lyndean4498]

welcome to Mexico from Guayabitos, just north of Puerto Vallarta. There is some wonderful food here.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah amazing! We’ll hopefully be down that way later on this year 💛🙏

[@lorettareid4120]

You always make me want to do this in my home country.....safe adventures for you in Mexico....from the Atlantic province of nova scotia

[@OverlandingSophia]

Canada is a dream for van life, if you’re gonna do it anywhere you can’t get much better than there ✨🧡

[@lorettareid4120]

I always appreciate that you find time to respond to my comments

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@jeffhampton2767 😂 Okay well Summer van life at least

[@strawberrygirl8572]

Oh, I'm so glad you got to see wild horses. I was wondering if you'd gotten to see any on your way while you were still in the US. We have them in California and Nevada and sometimes a whole huge herd will run alongside (or cross in front of) your vehicle while traveling. They're amazing to see. And, "Little wins make one big win for the day", I love that.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Didn’t expect to see them at all! Love how they are so free, it must be amazing to see a huge herd cross the road 😍💛

[@Newnomads]

That is no LITTLE win.. that is a HUGE win! Awesome!!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s pretty sweet eh 🙌😍

[@markwatson7515]

When you go back to the US take Highway 5 up through San Felipe.... The sea of Cortez is something else completely as you'll see when the road heads turns over that way further down Baja. Jump in the hotsprings on the beach in Puetecitos

[@OverlandingSophia]

Brill, thanks for this. We were thinking of doing hwy 5 on the way back as we did the hwy 1 on the way down. Thank you! 🙏

[@roamforloam7917]

That landscape in Baja looks awesome!!. Love the desolation. Safe Travels👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yess!! Mad Max vibes 🤩

[@robindawn]

Just got back from Cabo last night. I’m so happy to see you in Mexico 🇲🇽 I’ll be watching every episode. Btw your Spanish is amazing 👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you Robin! If you have any hot spots to go let us know! Our Spanish is so basic but we have a few key phrases we try and remember. Then they say something back in Spanish and we have no idea what they’ve said 😂

[@Mythos131]

Boring is good when in Mexico! Not long ago I was watching Itchy Boots do this trek on her bike in reverse--pretty tense in places so research well. Maybe have some bribe/toll money in separate stacks.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we've followed her journey for a long time now, such an inspiration. Thankfully Baja is generally very safe, the real shit starts when we cross into mainland later on this year.

[@jasonpacific111]

So many of us love these enchanting adventures in recent unique areas. So original 🏅 Alligators.. white dunes.. star realm connecting..incredible Southwest dining. Yipppeee

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love this, thank you for sharing our adventures with us 🥰✨

[@sallybiddick]

Soooo exciting seeing the landscape change. And I must say speaking like pro's Chesca and Ben 👏

[@OverlandingSophia]

Agree! The cacti are incredible 😍 And thank you, definitely not pros, just a few choice phrases 😄 xx

[@nickthomas181]

Glad to see you made it over the border! The landscape is superb! Adios Amigos!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes such a relief! Border crossings are always nerve wracking! 💕

[@38below39]

I want that guys job , watering the plants .

[@OverlandingSophia]

😂 Pretty sweet deal!

[@user-kx5qt7my2d]

Eamon and Bec are in baha at the moment. Hope you guys get to meet

[@SaintPatrick17]

hi there still watching since you were in nova Scotia, I live close to Peggys cove enjoy Mexico

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love this! Big love to you guys and Nova Scotia 💕💕

[@51marshmellow]

Hi Chesca and Ben. Of course I've loved the glimpse of Mexico where I have never been. I'm with Ben, hot and spicy is not for me! The scenery has been astonishing and again so different than where you have traveled this trip. Do you follow Eamon and Bec on KZbin? Are you friends? I think that they are in Baja now , not sure exactly where but at a lovely beach campground right on the beach and it doesn't look awfully crowded and very beautiful. Maybe you will meet up. Your Spanish sounds beautiful ! I don'y speak it but to me you sound like pros🤣 May you enjoy the next days of the trip. See you next week. Stay safe 💓 Ellen

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we’ve followed Eamon and Bec for a long time! They are big inspirations but we don’t chat to them, so we aren’t sure if we’ll bump into them or not. But it would be lovely to say hey 🧡 Haha it’s probably a good job you don’t speak Spanish, I’m fairly certain it’s terrible 😂 xxx

[@51marshmellow]

@@OverlandingSophia 😂👋❤

[@va3ngc]

Never been to Mexico, or anywhere south of there. Love those giant cacti. Enjoy your trip south.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yeah they’re awesome, we love them too! Especially the ones that are bigger than houses 😳🌵

[@bobhoddeer]

Oh and thanks for the language app things tip.

[@Aaron-P]

AMAZING drive! Naught but the road you're on for civilization! 😱

[@OverlandingSophia]

So crazy!! Never driven anywhere so wild and remote 😳😳

[@jillianwhite4601]

Thanks I am really enjoying very week. Look forward to Sunday's. Stay safe. 💕For River and Scout.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much, excited to start a new leg of the adventures! 💕

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Cracking adventure vlog again 👍💙❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much 🥰 xx

[@travelswithforrestflo1239]

Safe travels in Mexico 🇲🇽 looking forward to following your adventures 💛

[@OverlandingSophia]

Woop thank you! 💕

[@Jakallibon]

Hello my beauties!!😄 Absolutely loved this video, what beautiful scenery! Great vibes and honestly seeing you two converse in another language is amazing, looks so natural! 😊 I'm glad you're travelling safe and enjoying every minute of it. Stay safe, I can't wait to see the next one!🥰❤️xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you! Definitely not conversing yet, but throwing phrases out and hoping we say them right 😅 One day! 🙏❤️

[@annewatcher4529]

We crossed into Mexico many times for visas renewals and always did immigration at border. As you found out, quicker and easier. Glad you made it!. Enjoy Mexico!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Totally agree! We know for next time. Although I imagine our next Mexican border will be like a whole new experience all over again 😂

[@annewatcher4529]

@@OverlandingSophia So true, all part of the adventure.

[@billinns7676]

Awe, Thank you for the call out! We love you guys! Happy you made it across the border !! Spent the weekend in the van in Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge mountains. Stay safe, and eat spicy food! 😛🚐

[@OverlandingSophia]

Highlight of our trip was Thanksgiving with you guys 🥰 Wish we’d made it to the Blue Ridge Mountains!! How was it?!

[@billinns7676]

@@OverlandingSophia It was beautiful; but the steep windy roads get my heart rate up! 🙄. Van did anmazing though.

[@kimbeaney6747]

Nice you made it through guys, safe travels in Mexico.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Kim, can't quite believe we've made it here!

[@gigistrailsandtales7203]

Mexico is magic. 💕

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yesss 🙌✨✨

[@always.wondering.wandering]

You probably saw that Chris and Marianne went through the same thing at the border with their paperwork and they had to redo it as well. Live and learn! Ahh, the desert, love it, it can grow on you. So nice to have the ocean on one side of you and the desert on the other. As the tv commercial use to say, everything tastes better when it sits on a Ritz. Enjoy thos Ritz crackers Ben. That was so funny seeing Scout stand up like that, she must have really strong hindquarters. How's Rosie doing these days? Well all of you have a great time now exploring Baja, I want to go this next winter. Adios por ahora, diviertete.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we were ringing them when we were at the border double checking the TIP situation 😂 Scout is like a coiled spring, he would do so well at agility, he can literally leap onto the kitchen counter-top from sitting! Rosie is doing wonderful too, loving life with my mum and new sister. Apparently they adore each other 🥰 xx

[@FEARNoMore]

F n A vanlife, Vancaskeys & tread the globe had the same issue & had to pay again. They said you have to get the "successful" page otherwise it's not completed. I don't know if it's a scam or just a computer glitch.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@FEARNoMore We had all of that and more. There was no computer at his desk and he seemed utterly disinterested in anything on our phones. I think he didn’t understand the online FMM and had no intention of doing so. Think it was a case of depends who you get!

[@amymadden4631]

What a beautiful adventure! Mexico looks amazing, I've never been but am always threatening to move there 😅 from Chicago, especially this time of year. The Surrealists loved Mexico “There is no way I'm going back to Mexico. I can't stand to be in a country that is more surrealist than my paintings” -Dali said. Anyway, stay safe and carry on! xo ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Always threatening to move there 😂😂 Love that. What an awesome Dali quote too. I think we’ve only scratched the surface of some of the magical landscapes here ✨

[@deej7930]

I finished watching for the second time from chilly Victoria BC. I was very appreciative of the info on the FMM and the TIP. Both were things I was concerned about and you confirmed. I would have done the same thing - online FMM just to be prepared. I would love to know what you had to do to bring the dogs across and if there were any glitches there. Gracias and I am so impressed with your Spanish language skills. Stay safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

I guess it’s typical Mexico that being super prepared actually leaves you behind, guess it’s the kind of place you’ve got to go with the flow! 🌬 Our Spanish definitely has room for improvement, but thank you xx

[@johnallen148]

Hi Chesca Ben ,so pleased you got across the border must be nerve racking for you still you are in Mexico 🇲🇽 it a lot of desert and cacti just don’t full on them ,how did the glass repair go not see it done only by the specialist well till next time you take care keep yourself safe can’t wait till you get to the beach ,John🌹😂👀🫢😆😝😘😝😊📦🌞😴😴😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep borders are always nerve wracking! But we made it through, can’t wait to hit those beaches either! And the repair went well, the cracks were filled in but the bullseye impact needs a bit more resin 🧡

[@coby1111]

What an adventure guys. I look forward to Sundays when you put a smile on my face…..Don’t be picking up any wild dogs now Chesca……And if you do, make sure it’s not a coyote!!!! Keep er lit…Love Coby x

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Coby! Haha Ben and I have had to have big conversations about the stray dog situation 😂 We actuallly had a pack of coyotes around the van the other night, got the torch out and their eyes were glowing in the dark. Very surreal! xx

[@deanolson3804]

Good morning what a beautiful trek through the baha desert. Leave it to River for security and some humor..Be safe hope everything goes well in Mexico. That's funny 4 brits and a turk. Cheers, keep the faith. Dean

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Dean! The desert was an amazing drive, if very long 😴 Looking forward to seeing what else Baja has in store xx

[@theresahassan2576]

Looking forward to your Baja Adventures! Great video as always!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

Beautiful and safe trips for you. We will be happy to travel with you.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Awesome, that clams shell pile may from natives, we have those in Maine by the ocean also from First people.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh really! That's so interesting. There are so many shell piles here, much bigger than the ones outside the van!

[@bornin1948]

Loved watching all these. I lived in Baja for 6 years. I would have liked a little more detail on where you were on the map. Was it the Valley of the Giants in the video with the giant cactus?

[@OverlandingSophia]

6 years! That’s cool, we absolutely loved Baja from what we saw. Unfortunately because we had zero signal for all of that drive we have no idea where we were! 🙈 But it was on the road between Guerrero Negro and El Rosario.

[@bornin1948]

@@OverlandingSophia ah..ok. I did pick up a few town names in one of the videos. Did I say 6? Was actually 9 and I lived just outside San Felipe on the east side of the Peninsula.

[@robsadventures4653]

Wow what a trip

[@suewiltshire8092]

Scout is so clever balancing like that, Bryn does it when I have something in my hands he wants to check out. The drive looked epic, what fantastic cacti so tall. Love the windscreen fix and that Ben tied it in with a quick bum fondle 😂 or should I say push 😄 stay safe, love Sue and Bryn xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

We’ve never seen him do it like that before! And now you know what he was smelling 😳 haha a bum smack a day keeps the therapist away 😂✨ xxx

[@suewiltshire8092]

@@OverlandingSophia 👍😂😂

[@sharonmcdonald9632]

Well done. Enjoy the Baja.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you 🙏

[@TheLvablebird]

Hola👋 from southern New Mexico🌶️🌵... What is a TIP? It's been years since I went to Mexico going into Mexico from Columbus,NM because during that time the drug wars was horrific and every one was getting shot or beheaded..but watching everyone now with no problems encourage me to go.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s a Temporary Import Permit to allow your vehicle to be in Mexico, but you only need it for the mainland, not Baja! Baja is much less chaotic than that sounds, so far we’d definitely recommend making the trek here ✨🧡

[@TheLvablebird]

@@OverlandingSophia Thanks🤗 so good to k ow

[@friendofGod99]

In the beginning of today's VLOG I noticed that River was napping while sitting up 😂. At the end who knew that Scout could walk on two legs 😳. Happy that you all made it safely into Mexico, and I was smiling all the way through today’s adventure 🙂 Have fin and be safe !!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha she often does thinks! She loves basking in the sun so sometimes she'll sit up to get her face in it and then close her eyes in pure relaxation 😂 Never seen Scout do that before! He could smell coyotes... that night we had a pack of them around the van! 😳

[@friendofGod99]

@@OverlandingSophia 😳 I wonder if Scout encountered coyotes in Turkey? I googled it and there are coyotes in Turkey 👍🏻

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@friendofGod99 Maybe! He was only a pup in Turkey so if he did maybe they would have had him as a snack 😳

[@friendofGod99]

@@OverlandingSophia I am glad that they didn’t 🙂

[@richardbanks6025]

Ben and Chesca, forgot, try to stop in Todos Santos , home of Hotel California, if your looking to grocery shop, when you get to Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, go to Chedrauri or La Comer, these are like Walmart, just better, safe travels

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we're hoping to go to Todos Santos! Thanks for the tips on the shops too 👍

[@lauralarson3490]

Great adventure in Mexico Vlog! Vlogger Trending the Globe, had filled out paperwork online too and refused at border. They too, had to fill out paperwork again and again pay 30. It would be great for you to connect with Vanandersons, and find out about all border crossing They experienced all way down to bottom of Argentina. Great couple with dog & cat. Can't wait for next Sunday's vlog!!💛🐾🐶🐶🐾💛

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Laura! Yes we're good friends with Chris and Marianne! In fact they were the first people we rang when we'd crossed the border! We love the Vanderson's too, looking forward to seeing them in Brazil 🤩

[@jimrodda]

I'm with Ben on spicy food, I think that's why my favourite food is Greek, safe travels 😎🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha Greek food is amaaazing 🤤

[@richardbanks6025]

Thanks for another great video, just so you know, border crossings into Mexico whether by land or air , are different everytime, lol. Glad yours went fairly smoothly. Looking froward to your Baja adventure. Try to stop at Cerritos beach on the Pacific side as you go south.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha I can imagine! Next time I think we'll just rock up and see what happens. Cerritos beach, got it. Thanks for that 💛

[@wheelsadventures3436]

Great video guys 🤗 can't wait to see what adventures will bring you Mexico and safe travels

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! Very excited to see what the next few weeks holds 🇲🇽 🌵

[@martinnorth2680]

Impressed by your linguistic skills !

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha thanks Martin, they’re painfully basic 😂

[@denisecafferky2248]

Well done making it all the way to Mexico.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Eee thank you! Surreal to be here after all this time 😍✨

[@petera5221]

Awesome guys...great video. I'm looking forward to seeing the next adventures.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Peter, plenty more coming up 🙏

[@petera5221]

@@OverlandingSophia safe travels.

[@folkharmonica]

You'll meet up with Tread The Globe , first time since Turkey , right ?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh yes 😍

[@suzannehayward1540]

Looked fabulous trip stay safe guys. 💖

[@Roblynch5550]

Hi, Enjoying your adventures, hope you have a good time with tread the globe. Ritz, my fave were they the cheese sandwich Ritz? Can't get them in the UK anymore. When you travel up to Alaska, will you go to Washington state, where they filmed Twin Peaks ? Salish Lodge. There are so many Twin Peak fans on you tube. Stay safe guys.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Rob, can't wait to meet up with Chris and Marianne, we've missed them so much 💕 Omg yes the Ritz with the cheese!! No these are just standard Ritz biscuits I'm afraid. Sub-par to the cheese ones. Probably not, neither Ben or I have ever watched Twin Peaks!

[@Roblynch5550]

@@OverlandingSophia You'll love Twin Peaks, very different. Take care.

[@suzybeetravels]

Amazing, informative and Beautiful video as always both. What an epic adventure 💜xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much guys 💕 How is Portugal treating you? xx

[@suzybeetravels]

@Overlanding Sophia it's amazing! Totally one of our favourite places so far 😊💜xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@suzybeetravels We loved Portugal too! We got cut short because of covid but still dream about going back to finish what we started ✨

[@pelinbulent4892]

Ah Chris and Marianne had the same issue at the border: online forms done but they didn’t accept it or the fact they already paid - Mexico must be the most difficult of border crossings so it is advisable to do everything at the border wow! They need to update info on Google all sounds stressful. Ben is like Marianne- no spice. Take care xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes those online forms are more hassle than they're worth! It was actually a very straightforward process at the border, if we hadn't been prepared 🙈 🧡

[@mrcorey]

Good idea with the resin. The glass places would have just used the same kit.

[@OverlandingSophia]

That’s what we thought, $200 is crazy money for a chip repair too 🤨

[@bobhoddeer]

Glad you made it cross the desert okay.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Us too! Thank god I read about the fuel thing because it's not the place you want to be stuck 😳

[@HazelGiz]

Im so excited for your Latin American adventures!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Hazel, we absolutely cannot wait ❤️

[@ftkinsella]

Baja looks amazing. I just love that desert feel and look. It looks like a Mad Max movie. Stay safe guys. Cheers 😘🥂😘

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah yes! Totally agree, also love the Mad Max dusty desert aesthetic 🌵🌞

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Such a variety of scenery, interesting landmarks, so much fun following along on your trip. How’s the price of fuel and such in Baja? Just curious 🧐 wild that you’ve reached the Pacific Ocean wow. Have fun safe travels

[@OverlandingSophia]

Fuel in Baja is cheap but not crazy cheap, it cost about $70USD to fill up the tank with diesel… so, much cheaper than the UK and Canada but not ridiculously low. Madness to think we’ve gone from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Not heading further west for a very, very long time!

[@patcoburn1960]

Amazing! I'm so jealous. 😃 This is the new "Incredible Journey". Ye just need a campervan cat to complete the cast. 🤣Stay safe guys.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahaha Scout and River both vetoed the cat 🤷‍♀️🧡

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yay !! We are in the same country again We can't wait for banana pancakes !! Woo Hoo xx Love from us xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aw yeah!!! Can’t wait to give you both the biggest squeeze ever 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@FEARNoMore]

Many van lifers (F n A vanlife, Vancaskeys & tread the globe) had the exact same problems with the online FMM. The online receipt wasn't accepted so they had to pay again at the border.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yeah it’s a nightmare. We had our online receipt, proof of purchase, everything. The guy didn’t even want to look at what we had. I don’t think it was a scam - we didn’t pay him directly and instead went to another office attached to the bank where we paid by card with receipts and everything. But he didn’t seem to even want to understand the online FMM. He had no computer or anything for starters 😂

[@Plamukaroy]

Hey Jess,hopefully you will drive in Argentina to Bariloche, that is a very beautiful place, I think it is the most beautiful place in Argentina

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s a long time until we get to Argentina but thank you so much for the recommendation 🥰🧡

[@charlenechua6073]

Some adventures to Mexico

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes indeed! 🥳

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Definitely looks like you're in a set of a star wars film down in them dunes. And what's the chance of meeting a fellow Brit. Awesome. Its great to see how lovely the people are. Real genuine people, not like back over here 😒 Let's see what the West Coast has to offer. Keep Loving the Adventure Both Love and Hugs ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Cheers Asa, it always feels like a cliche to say the people are so friendly, but they really are. Must be the margarita's and sunshine 😆 Loved that Star Wars camp as we've called it, so amazing in the dunes! Love and hugs xx 🤗

[@keltic_nomad]

love Mexican food but sadly not many Mexican restaurants here in Sofia ☹good vlog guys 😊big change coming in my life this year after 18 years in Bulgaria I am moving to the Philippines to live 😎 at the time of posting this thumbs up I clicked was 69 my apartment door number how cool is that

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep Europe just doesn't do Mexican food at all! It's one of the things we're most looking forward to here. Congratulations on the move. 18 years is a long time to spend somewhere, bet it's going to feel bittersweet moving onto somewhere new. When do you move to the Philippines? Wishing you all the best with the move 🌟

[@Newnomads]

Believe it or not, there’s a GREAT little Mexican restaurant in Plovdiv… Taco Reyes. It’s shockingly good Mexican food for Bulgaria!

[@markplenty2631]

Hey guys, hope you’re all well. The mountain drive looks great! Yay Mexico 🇲🇽.. that campsite is nice to look at too! Hoping that your chip is going to be ok, and your Spanish was great. I would love to sign up to Busuu but I don’t think they have Lithuanian 🇱🇹 which I’m still learning. I’m glad the border documents were eventually sorted. I guess vineyard owners don’t wine 🍷 😂.. Mexico has many colours, the buildings look great. And yes Ben I agree I couldn’t do spice I melt! Love Ritz biscuits too! Wow that parkup is great! I don’t know about you but I love the sound of the sea 🌊. And what a coincidence meeting a British person! Well done to him for making that massive journey too! The Spanish is so amazing! What an amazing road trip! I would love to do this! Talking about breaking down, my camper vans alternator broke yesterday! I need an uprated one! If I had a cactus 🌵 I would nickname it spike 😂. Crack crisps 😂😂 and creepy faced pancakes.. 😂😂 . The roads have definitely got worse later on.. can’t wait to see more, see you next week guys!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh shit! That sucks about your alternator. I think I saw a message on IG, will get Ben to reply! Haha Spike is an awesome name for a cactus, honestly the ones here are SO huge, so much bigger than we thought they would be. Let's see what the rest of Baja has in store. Hope you're having a lovely weekend Mark 💕 xx

[@markplenty2631]

@@OverlandingSophia having a usual weekend with father and a big roast! Enjoy yourselves!

[@Alex-qn4hb]

Love it love it love it 😍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Cheers Alex 😃

[@joebarron9220]

I have been watching you since Cape Breton which was also amazing … how will travel between panama and Colombia I thought there was no road between the countries … just curious

[@OverlandingSophia]

That’s awesome to hear, will forever love our Nova Scotia peeps! ❤️ There is no way through the Darien Gap so the only way is to ship around. Our biggest issue is actually Costa Rica not allowing RHD vehicles, so we will ship from Veracruz in Mexico to Colombia ✨

[@em_and_newt]

Great video Hadn’t realised one of your dogs was a Turkish rescue Did you Vlog when or just after you found her ? Love to watch her story

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes Scout is our Turkish rescue! We vlogged the whole time we found him... if I'm right you start at the vlog titled: Van Life in Turkey: The Magic of Mardin and Gobeklitepe and then the following one after that! 💕

[@em_and_newt]

@@OverlandingSophia found it left a comment on that Vlog x

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Don't forget to check your air filter after driving through those dusty roads. Clogged air filter means poor mpg. Cheers!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! 🙌

[@Georgesadventure]

They were correct, you only need TIP if you cross to mainland but I think you said you can also get it in the port, I assume you meant La Paz, that is incorrect, next time you enter Mexico after you go to Alaska make sure you get the TIP at the border otherwise you will have to drive back to the border. BTW, I did the trip to Ushuaia in 2018 by motorcycle and it was amazing. I'm enjoying your trip and can't wait for you to go to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska which I also did on my motorcycle 🏍️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we've since heard this too! When we come back to Mexico we'll be crossing via mainland (I think) so we won't be going down to La Paz anyway. Think the trip will really feel like it's starting when we head to Alaska, which will probably bring back more than a few memories for you! What would you say were the top 3 highlights from your trip?

[@Georgesadventure]

@@OverlandingSophia definitely the Dalton and the desolation of those last 400 miles before you reach Prudhoe Bay. Make sure you stop in Valdez and 100 percent go visit Homer, scenery is amazing. Also go across the Denali highway (not a highway BTW) it has stunning scenery

[@valueouuh23]

❤, how much to ship your van from UK to North America?

[@OverlandingSophia]

We did a whole video about the shipping process and costs a couple of weeks ago 🙏

[@pamelamckoy7618]

Hello gorgeous scenery, looks amazing, I am so confused now, why are you going back up states to Alaska? and then to south america? isnt it easier to keep going down through mexico? i know i missed something important here? sorry?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hello! We did explain at the beginning of the trip but it was a while ago! We'll explain again properly in the next video too as it's probably confusing for anyone who doesn't know! We want to do the full Pan American highway, which officially begins in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. We began this trip quite late and didn't arrive in Canada until August, which was too late to reach Alaska with the weather windows. So rather than wait in the UK until the spring, we decided to do the southern USA and Baja for the winter. If we continued down to South America now we'll only have completed half of the Pan American. So this spring, we'll drive up to Alaska, and by the end of the summer we'll be heading back into mainland Mexico and continuing south indefinitely. Hope that makes more sense now 🤗 💕

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

İyi yolculuklar 👍👍👍👍👍🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍👍👍👍

[@deanolson3804]

Hey I almost forgot to ask .What happened to Tinker Bell your drone? Tell me you didn't crash her. Cheers. Dean

[@OverlandingSophia]

She’s alive and well but in the US I couldn’t fly the drone and then post it on YT as it’s classed as commercial and I need a license! Hoping to get it when we go back in the spring. But I’ll be flying her here, if we can remember where the batteries are 😂

[@marcialynn3469]

hola!! from San Felipe!!

[@marcialynn3469]

No TIP in Baja

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hola! We should drive through San Felipe on our way back north! 🙌

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Teşekkürler Mesut, Türkiye'ye sevgiler gönderiyor

[@bradjames6748]

Sorry to see you are skipping Vancouver B.C. the Pacific coast is the crown jewel of North America from San Francisco to Vancouver the I-5 /BC99 route is by far the better choice than the desolate I-15 route which is nothing more than a glorified truck route a.k.a. the canamex truckway , you may want to re think that portion of the trip as the travel times are similar

[@OverlandingSophia]

Don’t worry, that red line was just a directional line showing our general route, absolutely not the actual route we’re taking. There’s no way we’re missing Vancouver. Our rough plan is to go up through Arizona and Utah and then back down the PCH - so we spend spring in the desert and summer on the coast.

[@3506Dodge]

I used to cross the border into Mexico regularly until northern Mexico became too dangerous about 5 years ago. I was NEVER stopped by Mexican officials. I just drove right in.

[@conchscooter]

Mexico is easy. Have you made plans to deal with Costa Rica’s right hand drive ban? El Salvador you can drive around but Costa Rica is coast to coast!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! We can't do CR or Nicaragua because of the RHD, so we plan to do a loop of Guatemala and Belize, and then ship from Veracruz in Mexico to Cartegena 👍

[@chokolatelatte4764]

Just watched the 'Tread the Globe' video entering Baja, as they uploaded before you, and now watching you do the same 🤣 Wonder if you will bump into each other.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Spoiler, it's happening 😃

[@chokolatelatte4764]

@OverlandingSophia Great 👍 I actually discovered you through them in Turkey. Seeing Scout on your videos still brings a tear to my eyes, he really has adapted so well.

[@jenniferodonnell4394]

I was wondering the same! I found this channel through Tread the Globe as well.

[@KevIsOffGrid]

You wont get TIP at Le Paz - I've watched far too many pan american you tube stories - you would need to drive back up. Loving the adventures :)

[@KevIsOffGrid]

nice milestone on reaching the Pacific

[@OverlandingSophia]

Since filming that we've heard this too! When we come back into Mexico we'll be arriving through the mainland so should be able to get one there 🤞

[@tomlavars2916]

What paperwork was required for crossing your pet into Mexico?

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely nothing! We had all their vaccination records and blood tests but there was no need for a health certificate or anything like that. They didn’t check a thing, which is what we’ve found with all land borders 🤷‍♀️

[@tomlavars2916]

@@OverlandingSophia Thanks, presently planning a 2 month vacation in Mexico to visit some very dear and close friends of mine. Highly appreciated.

[@mehmetturgutlu5314]

I liked 1,38 very good....Thanks........Chesca.....

[@eddieh1530]

Mexican food is very good, but the candy is very different. :) Fun Time and Show. :)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ha not tried Mexican candy yet!

[@bradjames6748]

I'm with Ben , marshmallows are too spicy for me.....if you get to Cabo half the restaurants and bars are owned by Canadian and American expats

[@OverlandingSophia]

😂 We’ve already met two Canadians in our first camp site, the Brit we met has lived in Alberta for 20 years. There’s a lot of you down here!

[@Cazemms02]

🖤

[@markplenty2631]

Yay, first, usual jabberings to follow!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Looking forward to them as always! 😛 💛

[@newtron1]

U shud connect with Eamon & Bec

[@OverlandingSophia]

Would be amazing to cross paths with them, big inspirations for us!

[@markwatson7515]

You may find a lot of "that isn't the right paperwork" you must fill in this which only takes a few minutes to do and oh, yes, thankyou for the $60 which goes directly into my pocket. Welcome to Mexico!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Totally agree that this kind of thing is rife! But to give credit where it’s due, we didn’t pay the immigration guy directly. We had to go to another official office which is actually part of the bank and pay by card there. We got official receipts so in this case it was legit, we didn’t pay cash to the officer. But no doubt it happens.

[@JimmyAllenPhotos]

cat tus ..;)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh haha 😄

[@tsocanuck]

uhh Ben should just stick to CAKE

[@EAP0804]

I’m sure you know not to drink their water or ice cubes.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely, the place we were filling up water at was filtered drinking water ✨

[@snoman1999]

🚐💨❤

[@JimmyAllenPhotos]

Hopefully, you'll meet someone that will teach you the correct way to pronounce cactus ..;)

[@OverlandingSophia]

I think this is an American thing, we’ve always been taught the plural of cactus is cacti!

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

I think there is a joke that starts with 4 Brits and Turk on a beach...

[@OverlandingSophia]

😂😂