OVERLANDING - A week in the life (Ep126)

After a month living in a real house we started to get itchy feet, it was time to move on.
Join us over a 7 day cultural, culinary and adventure filled journey from Hakuba to the northern tip of mainland Japan where we take a ferry to Hokkaido.
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Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.

[@davidwoodhouse8629]

what a great life you are having, love you both, stay safe.

[@dragonfly8080808]

Your episode production just gets better and better, I love following your adventures. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you for the nice message. 😁

[@ivor8275]

Great Drone shots, camerawork as always is excellent. I follow 3 You Tube “leave all behind and Travel” contributors, yourselves , Trip in a Van, and the incredibly successful “ Sailing Le Vagabond” which if you haven’t seen it, i would use it as a benchmark for camera work, content and great presenter skills. All 3 are Australian people. What I wonder is , what’s at the end, how do you come “off” the journey, and slot back to life as most know it, or, maybe as in Le Vagabond, a second career is being forged in writing and designing swim wear. Of course, you could re invent by doing it all again on water? I wonder if you all watch each other’s content, Fellow Aussi now , Andrew Sinclair, 4 x 4. channel has to be entertaining, and the fantastic amount of kit used for Trip in a Van, which is really only going round parts of Australia towing a 20 foot off road caravan must be entertaining. Great stuff, trust you can develop this into something that sort of continues the adventures.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Very interesting message. We actually just made a video that will soon be released. And will answer some of your questions. If you want you can look at ep 85 from la vagabonde ( from memory) Riley was a work colleague of Leigh. We don't want to stop this life style. It's addictive and much much more of this incredible world to discover. (India, middle east , Africa, Americas...) we haven't even started the journey. For now Patreon is what is keeping us on the road. And some hard work of making videos. If necessary we could get a "conventional" job and keep going . For Ever. .

[@ivor8275]

GrizzlyNbear Overland I had missed that episode as too far back, but one wonders now what sort of media travel production company could be made by pooling those resources, more will be doing this i am sure but few make a living.

[@movingforwardwithahad317]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland I love you guys's attitude and perspective on the subject of overlanding. Awesome content, hope to do some adventures of my own someday. Until then, stay safe and keep smiling.

[@markhouse8408]

Hi ,great to see you guys are doing great .The views are awesome. One day I will make the trip. Take care be safe .

[@badgerpa9]

Nice video! you should warn about the "bare" Leigh or bearly. stay safe.

[@leighdearle5965]

Yes I told Steph that! I'm afraid KZbin might shut us down for scaring the children... 😜 Barely, very clever by the way 😉

[@KarinMoe80]

Thank you very much for another increadibly beautiful and professional video. I always look forward on fridays for the next one ... ;-) Take care and just keep going.

[@welingtonduarte2005]

Saludos desde miami Fl 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🤝🤝🤝👌👌👍👍

[@Manoj-es4dk]

Hello beautiful people. I have been away from your channel for some time. But I caught up today and saw all the unseen episodes. You continue to amaze and make me happy. All the very best. Stay safe.

[@sidheeqm-in]

I like your videos 😍 From India, Kerala

[@PushpendraChaudhary5000]

Both of you have Amazing skills to live love others. Make the world Smiley.

[@holgermuller2987]

G’day Leigh and Frenchy, great video from you guys as always, you put the stake for other youtuber’s vey high, most liked.... but... no offense mate.. to cut a wagyu with a scissor is Babaric !! As a OZ steak lover.. chopsticks for a wagyu steak ? Proper fork and razor sharp steak knife is the go!! come by my house and I donate you guys proper hang crafted steak knifes from Europe ! Goes of course with a “pounder” Angus! PS, yes I can handle since 25 years Chop sticks every day in praxis, except the steak days!! Safe travel as always and keep the sunny side up. Cheers...

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha but the Wagyu is Japanese and they do the same 😜 We went to a Wagyu restaurant in Kyoto and they cut with scissors and eat with chopsticks. Although we'll definitely take you up on the barby offer 😉

[@heronibp]

Land Rover Defender & 🇿🇦 Braai. Now everyone in South Africa follows you!

[@stonemarten1400]

What amazing marbled steaks they were too!

[@marcosavio1020]

You said it Heron, we bestow on them both honorary citizenship!

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha can't beat the Braai! That steak was actually one of the cheaper ones. The top quality Wagyu is so perfectly marbled and at the butchers sells for $70 / 100g! 😯 Way out of our budget range haha

[@Boediprasetya]

Geographic coordinate... Wow very informative.. Nice adventure

[@fpower3425]

Always a great start of the weekend: a new episode from GrizzlyNbear Overland!!! Thank you guys for the cool videos

[@allantimm2003]

So cool to hear you refer to your barbecue as a Braai ....enjoy !!!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Braai the one and only.

[@beazleteats4031]

G'day...you've probably seen this but I'll post the link in case you may have missed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHPiH9soNdmoK8 Enjoy 'Land Rover 50 Year Adventure' - go well and stay healthy, cheers from Downunder in Sydney

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you for the link. Say G'day to Sydney for us 😉

[@jasonclark8578]

Very cool, have recently discovered your channel. So enjoyable watching your adventures, especially climbing at some amazing locations. Having been a climber for years it's awesome to watch, bloody awesome landy too!

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you so much for the kind words 😊🙏 So much awesome climbing in Japan!

[@bourdon845]

Intéressant

[@69pieter]

Safe travels!

[@qatar021]

Legend has it that if you comment on a GrizzlyNbear video in the first 5 minutes, they'll respond

[@leighdearle5965]

You win 😜 Thanks for the comment 😉

[@power17]

you dont look one day more then 24

[@silentfleet]

Yusuke! Lol

[@leighdearle5965]

It's my favourite part of the video 🤣🤣🤣

[@leighdearle5965]

Yeeeaaahhhh!!! 😜

[@rahalati]

Love your videos ... informative and enjoyable

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Always such a happy and fresh break from normal KZbin content. No dramas.

[@benjaminwunsch-grafton9173]

another beautiful film you two.Thanks for letting us smell the world roses, best, Ben (UK&Austria)

[@ArshadAli-ym9ne]

Looking forward to watch great videos from you people of Hokkaido. That island is truly amazing. I had watched a bunch of its videos on NHK World.

[@CampX4]

I am a wise wise South Africa man -lol. Nice video, almost fell of my chair when I heard the word "Braai" Your meat looked 1st class. You can "braai". Well done.

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you 😉 Can I say lekker Braai... 😜

[@CampX4]

@@leighdearle5965 Lekker man, Lekker. Very cool, Thanks.

[@donewhiskey]

That guy at 15:49. when he notices the drone! Haha!

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha great pick up, we were wondering if anyone would notice that 🤣 We watched it so many times 😜

[@marcosavio1020]

The last guy and his “Yeah” was funny 😆

[@leighdearle5965]

@@marcosavio1020 that's Yusuke, you'll be seeing plenty more of him in upcoming videos 😉

[@laurentcaraland1404]

hello, la cellule après ce petit "relooking" est magnifique ! :)

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Ha merci !! 😁 imagine tout en noir ! Mais on n'est pas tres bon en peinture.

[@laurentcaraland1404]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland tout en noir sa aurais moins bien rendue a mon avis! c'est le contraste qui est bien reussi, le noir mat passe avec beaucoup de choses ! :)

[@hierotochan]

Living vicariously through you guys during lockdown, looking forward to an adventure once it's safe again. Where can I get the 130 t-shirt you're wearing at the end? Is it an old design or a new one?

[@FrankRabetrano]

Les coordonnées GPS ! Merci plus qu'à suivre

[@smnagar1978]

It is LIFE.

[@MasoudRamezani]

Good job 👏 peace and love from iran 🇮🇷

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you so much 😍🙏

[@AJB1]

I'm glad you're back on the road - that was a great video. So well filmed and put together!! I was going to say "as ever", but actually this one seemed even better! Thanks for taking us along on your travels.

[@simonhewkin8418]

It's officially Friday new Grizzly and Bear video out

[@stephanzumsteg5285]

try paragliding... no anker in the air needed...

[@leighdearle5965]

That's true but a big parachute made from petroleum products 😉 No sport is completely free from environmental impact. I only say that climbing has a minimal impact.

[@ismailwardagwardag1498]

Thank for uploading new video I usually waiting for ur new video you way of capturing video is awesome..❤❤❤

[@Simonandisla]

Simply amazing and stunning scenery guys. Loving this tour of Japan 🇫🇷🇦🇺👍

[@ghost6500]

OOPS. here is the link www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/ineos-projekt-grenadier-an-old-school-4x4-off-roader-for-2020/

[@johnp8150]

Hi, check out what3words for an easy way to show location. Take care both.

[@robinwelch1000]

Guys, that was excellent, one the best you've done. I really like the co-ordinates references (maybe sad) but it brings the journey to life. Drone work was great, it's what brought me to your channel originally. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing with us all.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Et thank you for a nice -very nice- feed back.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

-interesting- I didn't know putting a word between 2 - will cross it.

[@Yanglopezviva]

what sort of chairs re those they are cool as Bro?

[@leighdearle5965]

They are Helinox chairs and tables

[@DilvaCh]

good,,, amazing

[@danlucas4190]

Great to see you both back on the road. Japan looks incredible and wasn't on my route/list of destinations but you've totally convinced me that I need to include Japan in my trip too

[@dannyvob2652]

Super voyage tout de même - la cellule en noir: magnifique - j'ai vu le stickers sur le PC de Stephi, est-il possible d'en acquérir ? - bonne continuation

[@filounanettelandtrotteur6824]

Hello very surprised by these countries Japan like Korea welcoming, beautiful, green, cultivated, full of tradition you really want to go there.

[@sakko406]

It is always a treat to see a new video from you two! Thank you!

[@laurentbideau2605]

La qualité de montage est de mieux en mieux! Bravo à vous deux ! Merci pour ces belles images

[@jimswannack6309]

Love this. Thanks for the Grid Ref's they're an extra bonus.

[@japancopilot6660]

Good episode! I live in Niigata. Hokkaido has a huge nature area and good food. It's seafood ,cheese and so on. I'm looking forward to watching next episode.

[@darkhorsetoolworks920]

Great vid you two! Looking fwd to next week!

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks mate, Steph put some serious hours into this one 😉

[@ghost6500]

Good news! I am so glad your restored Defender is doing great. In this link you can see the Grenadier, a replacement to the old Defender. I will order one as soon as it is available in the US. You guys have the best overland show! It is addictive. Merci! Thanks!

[@philjachowski6580]

Thanks again for sharing. I never tire of your videos!

[@Ramsworldwidevolg]

Can you tell us what was your budget and how much actually you did spend on your complete trip from start to finish?

[@RSW033]

you guys are living the life it's supposed to be! stay safe and cheers from brittany

[@Osama_ly]

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[@silentfleet]

جمل

[@Osama_ly]

silentfleet جميل

[@kinanthiasmara2984]

Cannot stop watching your videos 😄😄

[@abmoutillages5823]

super belle image

[@georgelee9791]

What is the name of the part that you two use to put the fire wood logs into? make and model, I am looking for the same thing that you two have at 7:09. Please let me know where I should go and find this particular idem

[@sergios.9805]

Enjoy!

[@antoniopensilino4662]

your video and your experiences are fantastic !!!

[@manolob63]

Hello "guys"! Salut ! sorry for you Leigh...in french it's easier for me (Stéph will translate ;-) ) Alors,là !! BRAVO !!! je dis : BRAVO !!! dans cette épisode,j'ai vraiment cru à un moment assister à un documentaire touristique !! parfaitement réalisé...la musique,la voix...etc tout au bon moment ! quelle maturité dans la production de vos vidéos !! Amitié,Bien à vous deux !

[@naveedspicher]

Enjoyed the video that's cool. Love for both of you and your monster too.

[@adamwhatton4918]

I was taught the exact same thing by a wise South African man...

[@rameshbhatta]

I am loving every single episode..

[@albertoperez7936]

Leigh and Steph, in a chapter they talked about the gas connections for the kitchen, could you tell me what it was, please

[@leighdearle5965]

What do you mean? We use propane to cook inside the kitchen. Outside we use a diesel cooker.

[@albertoperez7936]

Leigh Dearle both , please

[@leighdearle5965]

@@albertoperez7936 we have an LPG bottle for gas supply to the camper and outside we use an MSR Dragonfly liquid fuel stove.

[@albertoperez7936]

Leigh Dearle thank you very much

[@westaussie9497]

Thank Q. For another epic journey.

[@marcosavio1020]

Can’t wait for Hokkaido 👍

[@gdlerner]

Which levelings blocks do you have?

[@brunocanion9627]

Bonjour, je suis votre périple depuis pas mal de temps, je suis sur le point de changer ma cellule Tischer pour une FWC, pouvez vous me donner des infos et astuces sur votre cellule en utilisation hivernale et par grand vent (confort, chaleur, bruit, possibilité de dormir toit baissé ou partiellement). Merci d'avance. Bon trip. Ne changer rien!! Bruno.

[@wynandloubser7646]

Steffi the meat tasted so good because Leigh had the right teacher🤣🤣

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

South African always

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha absolutely 😉

[@Reaper4367]

4:44 those two on the bike... old stereo type prisoner garb! Stands out lol. Awesome as usual. Love, Brett and Marie

[@leighdearle5965]

G'day Brett and Marie That's awesome you spotted the bikers in their convict gear. They looked awesome! Only in Japan 😜 Xxx

[@remisalinas8899]

Encore de magnifiques images. Profitez bien

[@debmcc8854]

👍bit rudey for a second 😁🤣

[@leighdearle5965]

Steph's getting a bit cheeky... 😜 An older Japanese gentleman had just got out before me. All natural springs in Japan are supposed to be swum in naked or it's bad etiquette 😉 All the swimming areas are mixed.

[@berndo7240]

Great Video!! How do you like your camping chairs from HELINOX? How long do you have them? Stay safe and enjoy! Bernd

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Had them for about a year (most of that year was winter so we are inside with heater) they are small and super lightweight. We are a bit lazy to set them up for a quick lunch for example. In Japan , Korea every body as seating low to the ground and have low tables. It can be strange if you join a group with "normal" size tables n chairs.

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

ধন্যবাদ... thanks

[@BertineFamily]

Love Japan. What a great way to see it

[@eisbar7354]

Don’t you love it when your wife pinches your birthday present! Stay safe. Great job Steph editing!

[@leighdearle5965]

Yes exactly haha She's forever pinching my clothes and shoes!

[@stevestott3652]

Thanks for sharing this awesome video with us , loved seeing all the shots of Grizzly & Bear on those tracks . Like you said random roads lead to unintended and awesome and totally beautifully unexpected spots . Cheers 🍻 from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you Steve. We love reading your comment each week. 😁

[@stevestott3652]

GrizzlyNbear Overland . thanks in joy your videos very much .

[@christian50nuancesmarines]

Superbes images, merci. @plus 👍🇫🇷

[@martintzekovski8637]

love you

[@growingknowledge]

Back on the road , yeah !

[@rjl110919581]

TANK YOU FOR SHARE

[@mikebox]

great videos..

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Love to try rock climbing being a rugby union prop weighing just shy of 117 cwn you place two anchor points in :)

[@leighdearle5965]

They are super strong I promise 😉 Each one rated to 22kN force. No worries even for a big rugby fella 😜

[@landcruisingadventure]

beautiful to see it so green; we saw most of it covered in snow...

[@leighdearle5965]

Japan must be the greenest country we've travelled. The forests here are so dense and beautiful 😊 We managed to avoid the snow although I can imagine that must of been stunning also.

[@wahidqymz2735]

ولكم باك 🇸🇦🇦🇫

[@abdelrzzaqzaaydalsoorane3832]

❤️

[@hakubaholiday9006]

awesome as always!

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks mate, we're on our way to you now 😉

[@wilkersonrisso4344]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 vocês são maravilhosos!! É muito gostoso assistir vocês .. lugares legais, e tudo lindo demais ... e vocês são lindos também... beijos e abraços...❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@safif31]

❤️❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@dawoodshah8800]

Wow great

[@billsoucess2448]

👍 video

[@morrisg202]

No sounds

[@donaldridley7826]

I miss Japan. It is undoubtedly my favourite Asian country. Have fun.

[@pistonmiston2183]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@nikhilnaorem5444]

Try hiking the sucide forest

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

The one where the famous KZbinr went ? We will pass

[@Syphil23]

Quick question. - I thought I'd saved the episode where you talk about web sites that talk about wild camping or park ups.But I can't find it. I do remember something about finding your own place. Myself and the fam are taking our Van south for a trip from UK via Holland Switzerland Italy and back via Spain and we want to find free park ups just for a night on out way to Italy. (We have friends in Italy.) I've watched so many of the back episodes now that I can't remember where you talk about the wild camping websites. Anyone? PS: Loving your travels!! Stay safe ya'll xx

[@leighdearle5965]

Hello It's always nice to find your own wild campsite but if you haven't don't much of that before the iOverlander app is a great one to get you into it.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLNeYeagb5gm80

[@patricebarrois6797]

Magnifique 😊

[@andrewdavies2975]

Fantastic country and scenery,look forward to the rest of the adventure . stay safe.