Tampa Bay Road Trip (Complete Video) - Traveling Robert

[@melshel79]

Your videos are always great. I love your narration and music. Thanks for taking us along!

[@erikjasek9921]

I am born and raised in the tampa bay area. I grew up going to all of these areas. They all have stories and sentimental values to me. It's so weird binge watching your videos and seeing you go to these places.

[@asmera4547]

why do I find myself smiling throughout all of your videos, especially when GPS girl tells you where to go and you say "thank you!"

[@Terrysoddy]

That just shows you that no matter what, he’s a thankful grateful person.

[@leehanson6855]

great video.. makes me want to live here.. oh wait I do.. Tarpon Springs is awesome. Enjoy Hellas often for Gyros pronounced yeeeero.. lol

[@business1557]

Do you have a marketing background? Your presentation and research are always proffessionaly done. Great job! I sure don't mind the lenghts because they are so interesting and well done.

[@TravelingRobert]

Not really. I studied TV production many years ago, and I just like doing it, making it interesting.

[@johngotti299]

I’m from Pinellas county idk why I’m watching this lol

[@zurcfamily]

My god, this is the best narrated vlog I have watched! Smooth voice, and lots of historical information. Thank you for sharing... 5 ⭐ And yes, I have subscribed!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@davidbraun1404]

Hey Robert, first of all I am a professional musician and I believe you’re a fellow musician, right? I have played all over those towns in Florida although I work in Las Vegas. You mentioned the Bellagio hotel, I performed there full-time for 10 years. I thought well, I got to say something about that. I enjoy watching your videos while I’m working on music at home, keep up the great work😃

[@gardensofthegods]

I used to live in that area.. It was so beautiful that even on my worst day I still couldn't believe how beautiful it was .

[@daviddevine9295]

Great video and I love the music

[@HookLineSinker4343]

Very nice, just hearing your theme music makes me happy! :) Love the rear/tri cameras! :) Love this long version. You really have some singing range, man..Riding...awesome.

[@tonycirocco]

A suggestion: a trip across FL using the Tamiami trail...!!!

[@lisoliveira]

Omg...it made me so nostalgic. I lived in Tampa for 2 years. Used to go to the Columbia restaurant all the time - at the St. Pete Pier. That sangria is the best. I live that area and miss it a lot.

[@greenbursts4887]

Curious where did you move too? And Tampa is my backyard, tropical paradise

[@lisica8458]

Didn't you go to the Columbia in Ybor?

[@kerrilaws7413]

Hi Robert, I just discovered your travel RV videos and myself and family are instant fans! Your footage is smooth and covers lots of landscape, your voiceovers are informative, friendly, and witty, and your theme is just awesome. :-) Next time your in the Florida Sun Coast area, let me know if you plan a trip to Fort De Soto - which is a premier camping, beach State Park (just south of Tierra Verde, Fl). Meanwhile, keep on RVing and we'll be watching :-)

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I was hoping to get into Fort De Soto for this trip but it was booked solid. Maybe some time in the late summer of fall we'll try again. Thanks again.

[@kllrjess]

I recently found your channel and have been LOVING it! I like to support Florida KZbinrs, and your content is top notch. And how excited I was to find that you were coming to the Bay area!!! :D I'm a lifelong Tampa resident (and native!) and thought it was great that you came over to Ybor City (my neighborhood!) and saw the sights. Sadly, some of the businesses have closed and the area has struggled a bit, but I am hopeful for a resurgence in the future! Ulele and the Waterworks Park are newer additions. Side note: The Ybor Chickens are protected and have free roam of the area. Right now, in the "quarantine" of 2020, the chickens are loving the reduced traffic and are running wild. I hope our locals treated you well, and I hope that you come back soon!

[@DGX369]

Fly pelican fly!

[@TravelingRobert]

lol

[@teresaareces4995]

Hello Robert and wife, I just Find out about your travels - they are fun and you are great - keep on traveling 😊

[@lullysalgado567]

Omg you came to Tampa?I love my Tampa FL I live here from 1992 until now from Buffalo NY

[@fuzzydicemotors8240]

Great video Robert! The next time you’re in Tampa stop by a beautiful place called Lettuce lake. I was there many years ago and loved it. It’s awesome park that has some swamp, observation tower, gators, and more.

[@WineWhiskeyNH]

Wow, a great video! We are planning a trip to that area this winter. Watching your tour was very helpful. Thanks for the great detail and your work and effort to document your travels.

[@ygarren]

Great Video, I was born and raised in Ybor, even went to school there, Its sad to look at it these days, in the 60's it was the place for all to gather, Both sets of my grandparents rolled cigars for a living in Ybor, until the "machines" game along and hand rolling was too slow, then Urban Renewal came by bought up houses just to tear them down, and we lost both houses where my grandparents lived. I have the pictures though to keep the memory alive. I still get a warm nostalgic feeling when ever i am in that area.

[@zandermeans6905]

That is an amazing video. My family will be living in Tampa in a couple months. I hope you are staying safe during the virus. Happy travels Robert

[@silverbeatsgold4862]

Hi Robert, maybe I can offer a little insight on Ybor City. It has a busy nightlife. However, ladies don't usually go unaccompanied. Midnight is about cutoff time as it is surrounded by a high crime neighborhood. Which is probably why alot of businesses closed there. It's alot of fun going with a group for dinner and drinks. You might look up the crime there to get a better understanding. Love your videos 👍

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Silver Beats Gold I always prefer to go to Ybor during the day. Feels safer to me

[@josephbianchimano5672]

robert , im always starving every where you eat ,looks so good.

[@cherylyoung979]

My aunts house was a mile from the beach in St. Pete

[@carlaupschick9082]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel .... love your t-shirt also, I live just north of Chattanooga and we love Rock City just to hang out and have drinks!! Your channel makes me happy, and I love your music!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much. Glad you like it

[@Jill_T]

I love John's Pass. Was just there a couple weeks ago. They have winecream now. KeyLime Winecream! YUM!!

[@claudiawolf7440]

love you Robert(o).....you make me happy in a way, maybe difficult to explain, just keep on going across the USA....I aint got no ARV but still......loving you and your loving Princess ....remember we are from Holland , Europe and love what you are doing❤.....love to try an IPA

[@willbygosh4887]

The Cuban Sandwich actually got started in Ybor City,Believe it or not!!

[@josephbianchimano5672]

hey robert , i love this area near Tampa , my brother use to live at indian rocks beach , near clearwater beach , i was there 3 times ,very tropical gorgeous area ,

[@greenfieldcrematory8013]

You called my old neighborhood sketchy, lol. For Roser Park Sketchy is just the tip. My neighbor was gunned by police and died in my front yard because he was a drug dealer of some notoriety. This was back in '94. I was born and raised in Pinellas County. BTW, St. John's pass is where I had one of my jobs in high school. I was a shucker at an oyster bar. Also, you drove by my old house. Interesting to see that is blue now.

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Robert Super Interesting Trip. keep bringing great History and stay Funny💟💟💟

[@Charisma2]

Wow! I just discovered you, today! I LOVE this video! You are living a good life! We rented a Micro Mini last year and loved it. It was brand new and a very cool RED color. Thanks for being such a great tour guide and camera man!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@aaronprice6716]

fantastic, i have been up and down these streets all my life, tampa is my home town and i love this special video

[@TravelingRobert]

+aaron price Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@lisica8458]

Anybody who likes Dali should make the trip to the Dali Museum in Figueres; it's huge. Even more fun is visiting his and Gala's home in Portlligat.

[@gramalinda750]

Thanks so much for posting this Robert! I moved to St. Pete on Christmas Day but don't have a car, you did an amazing job showing me around my new area!!!

[@coolbeans8407]

Ebor City is dying because Tampa supports lockdowns for the most part. Snowbirds avoided it. Sad.

[@newtonbrook]

First left off the bridge and you have camping at Fort DeSoto Park. The most beautiful park in America.

[@kerrydennard4921]

Okay I watch this video about 12 times lol I have to correct you on how you saying it it is pronounced done eating even though it's not spelled that way LOL

[@dogcatparty7371]

What do you think of 'no air tires'? A news story said that is the future for all tires in about five years. It is supposed to make them last much longer.

[@lenfarneth]

You blew right through that stop sign! 24:50

[@jasara1895]

Love the added cameras. You do such a great vlog Robert, such quality & I love all the information about what you are filming. Thank you for taking us along, its so enjoyable.

[@TravelingRobert]

+jasara Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@prettygirl1024]

Getting ready to move from Tampa back to Pittsburgh and I never knew half of thia stuff about the place I have lived for the past 2 years!! Thanks To Traveling Robert! Sidenote: I have watched almost all of your videos and I randomly catch myself singing your "I'm riding, riding in my RV" theme song while I'm driving!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@claudiahansen4938]

How did the move go? I'm from Pittsburgh, too, but moving to Sarasota. Did you not like Tampa?

[@TerryB751]

Great video. You'll have to return to Tampa when they have Gasparilla sometime and celebrate the takeover of the city by Jose Gaspar and the crew of his pirate ship

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm going to try to go next year

[@distantsignal]

Great video! Are both your surviving cameras GoPros? The rearward cam looks redder and the right side cam looks bluer. Very nice edit and narration , too.

[@TravelingRobert]

Rear camera is a GoPro Hero 3. It is possible I over did it with the color correction. The side camera is an HTC RE

[@kimtruthseeker5000]

Oh I enjoyed watching this So much! Tampa bay is my home...I transplanted to Kentucky for my first grandchild...but I'm so homesick for Florida! I'm coming back soon! Really good photography and narration...thank you!

[@Buck7567]

Thanks for telling us what it cost to stay at RV parks I find it interesting

[@hewittgordon8843]

One of the more entertaining travel videos I have watched. Thank you for this.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're very welcome

[@anthonyoconnor5874]

Correction The main road in Madeira beach is Gulf Boulevard

[@d0cru550]

Stop making these videos!!! And just dictate books, . . I could listen to your voice all day. The Cuban Morgan Freeman.

[@TravelingRobert]

That would be a nice gig

[@brianfranks9012]

Very good Robert. I enjoyed watching while the rain was beating down here in England. Keep it up......

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks Brian

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Wow, I haven’t been to John’s Pass in about 20 years and it’s crazy how touristy it’s gotten! But then again, I’ve watched the same thing happen to Clearwater Beach

[@sherryhendricks7864]

I thoroughly enjoy your Videos i feeling as in i was there thanks so much

[@TravelingRobert]

+Sherry hendricks Thank you!

[@dabrain7045]

Your videos are so good. After I get my hip replaced, I'm getting an RV and do what I should have done when I was younger, but as I heard you say... "It's never too late".

[@TravelingRobert]

Never too late. Go for it. Thank you so much

[@dabrain7045]

Denata

[@daniellivingston268]

You definitely did lunch in Tarpon Springs right! One of two most authentic restaurants in town, Only thing I suggest is try the stuffed olive leaves!

[@FurFeathersandFlowers]

It has been 3 years, how is that Sony Video cam holding up? BTW, never been interested in RVing until I viewed your channel. Got my wife and I thinking of buying a mid size RV. Death Valley was breathtaking! Bummer about Covid 19 this year, hope things pass so we all can get out safely again. Keep up the good work. Watching this as I'm in Pinellas County.

[@AskRemy]

I owned 2 rentals in St Pete. There are a few good areas, just stay far away from south St Pete. It's all trash. I recall trying to order a pizza and pizza hut refused to deliver to that area. Very dangerous. 1 home I completely renovated, new windows, floors, kitchen - I mean everything was brand new. Nicest home on the block. The neighbors thanked me by busting out my windows. Never again will I invest in such neighborhoods. It's safer to take that money and burn it in the safety of your own home. I lost almost $250k

[@carloscordero6790]

Me encantan tus vídeos, veo cosas que otros no me muestran, soy Venezolano y estos programas son la única oportunidad que tengo de conocer lugares ya que las cosas aquí están muy duras para viajar. Muchas Gracias.

[@TravelingRobert]

Gracias! Me alegra que le gusten

[@Maxcactus]

Ybor City is a night time destination.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Yea, I think Dali was on drugs (hallucinating ones) to create some of his stuff.

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

I lived in Tampa for 4 years and moved to the midwest a few years ago. It's nice seeing the city again from your perspective. It's a fun town to visit but super expensive to actually live there in the city limits. Also as a kid I remember us driving over the old Skyway bridge a few weeks after that bad ship accident. It was beyond creepy seeing all the way down to the water where a driving lane should have been with temp guard rails.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Real_Sgt_Tom I remember exactly where I was the day that tragedy happened. I remember it was pouring rain so hard you could hardly see in front of you, I was in high school and driving to get to school that morning in Tampa

[@mystery4681]

Seems I've been here already.....still very interesting.....still love the videos!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@danielguertin9664]

We will be in Tampa for our first ever snowbird winter from Canada from October 2023 to end of March 2024. If they have an RV show in January, we will come over and check it out for sure and hope to meet you there! So many amazing spots you visited in that area! We are getting excited to come.down already!

[@gust9464]

Thanks for sharing. You did a good job covering some great places. Tampa did look deserted & this was filmed prior to covid! I wonder how many stores are closed now. 😔 Really sad how politicians can shut stores & restaurants down!

[@AskRemy]

tampa today is extremely congested - a liberal city - paper straws - homes are highly over priced - good luck finding a job or an apartment in a nice area for a reasonable rate

[@stevegiblin270]

I like Columbia’s restaurants!

[@georgehintenbergerpa4363]

Visited my home town of St Petersburg. you missed all of Beach Drive in DT St Pete with all the outdoor dining, Historic Vinoy Hotel and Vinoy water front park probably the most beautiful part of our downtown. Then take a drive north through Historic Old NE and Snell Isle to see the Mediterranean architecture from the 1920’s. Next Trip! I’d be happy to give you suggestions! Btw I think you lucked out by not getting service at Caddies, Oyster Bar is a much better option for food :)

[@azphilip1960]

Great video as always!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!👍

[@JorgeRodriguez-nx5eq]

Robert I realize that you drive like me The slowest car in the highway!

[@mandysimmons2769]

I'm gonna have to go to video rehab. I say No no no. LOL and now I'm going around my house singing "I'm riding in my RV" song and the other part that's just instrumental. I'm an unrealized old lady drummer. I want to learn the drums one day. Old lady screech! "I'm freeeeeeee!" LOL I Love Florida winters. Jackets over shorts. LOL that cracks me up every time. Sea birds are the best I'm surprised they are not "voluminous." LOL

[@dklb06]

I know that area well.........West Coast has always been my fav of FLA. Love your narration.....shades of Antonio Banderas in your voice. BTW, I am sure you get cast for voice overs alot. Thanks for the videos.

[@nancytravis9538]

WOW! Robert, I lived in Florida for about 40 yrs but never traveled on the west coast-sure I knew the east coast and up and down the center of the state but not there...this is one of the times when I wish I could kick myself for never going up and down the west coast...thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure..hugs to you and Illy

[@beautifulqueen748]

Great videos it’s so inspiring

[@ILTOURS]

I rely rely enjoy so mach your movis are superb as i am ther whith you thhhannnnk you robert IL

[@stevegiblin270]

The beer looks good and the beach!

[@dennymk6454]

Do you play Guantanamera? U do have some nice music. I'm a musician too.

[@TravelingRobert]

Guajira Guantanamera :-)

[@dennymk6454]

incredible song love it. mejor cancion de Cuba. beautiful and poetic

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Traveling Robert ❤️❤️👍🏻

[@jamesgavin751]

Nice video. I've been around this area on vacation a few times but haven't gone.to the Plant museum. I'll be sure to visit next.time and the u le le restaurant/brewery. That grouper looked scrumptious.

[@bradsteven2485]

Actually, it is Gulf Blvd., not Ocean Blvd. It is a nice area as is the area south of there-Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach (IRB).

[@alanfisher1949]

Welcome to Tarpon Springs Robert. We live just down the road in New Port Richey. Nice to see you in our back yard.. Tarpon is nice, did you take a boat trip?

[@cherylyoung979]

My friend was on the school bus when the boat hit it. He bus was seconds from crossing. She makes me open the windows when we cross a bridge. PTSD!!

[@petejames440]

Robert.your videos are awesome mate! Really look forward to each one you upload! Your no 1 Aussie fan!

[@TravelingRobert]

+pete james Thanks Pete

[@sharonanspach2734]

this is my neck of the woods, and yes, all the areas you visited ARE boring, lol, except for Clearwater

[@SarahWestFriendlyXanaduQueen]

Wonderful video. Busch Gardens is also in Tampa Bay too!

[@kmurray96]

It's a shame the developers are ruining Clearwater Beach. And we all know who's got their dirty hands involved, too...besides the politicians.

[@erikjasek9921]

Me and my dad used to bike to that koa all the time and stop at the little convenient store for ice cream. I worked at that oyster bar restaurant for about 2 weeks when I was 20 and then quit.

[@robynhall4817]

The skillful wednesday canonically spray because agreement intracellularly muddle behind a clean menu. languid, alert herring

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

The sunset scene at 49:00 is so pretty. The birds are a hoot. Great video! It's wonderful hearing you're belly laugh! :)

[@truechurchofgodandsaintsfo6659]

U KNOW THAT TAMPA SKY WAY BRIGE I WONT EVER GO ON IT I HAD A DREAM IN92 IT FELL IN TO THE WATER PEOPLE WHER ON IT SO WAS I

[@jetpilot555]

I'm curious why you didn't split time between KOA and Fort De Soto campground.

[@susangill5]

That was a nice treat. I lived in Pinellas County, FL for 35 years for the beaches!!! I miss it. Thanks for taking me for a visit.

[@greenbursts4887]

Curious where do you live now?

[@susangill5]

@@greenbursts4887 Outside Philly

[@SuperQdaddy]

As you can see as your driving around..there is no one on the street..I guess it's to hot ..or nobody walks in florida ??

[@karisgeistfeld3834]

If you go back go into honeymon island ISP and take the ferry to caladisi island. To die for!

[@halfpac5]

Considering where and when you need to arrive....what time do you usually try to get on the road for road trips?

[@patriciaromanowski7100]

Amazing the detail you include in your vides, Robert, from Pelican being fed by man a fish, to the pelican chewing the fish, to pelican burping and stretching afterwards!!😂🤣. And the look on your face drinking that beer! Priceless❤️. And yet you know exactly when to stay quiet. Thank you 👍 Actually it was not the same bird that belched😂🤣

[@lindacossel4062]

Oh, Robert, I waited and waited for you to get to Dunedin and Honeymoon Island. Then...you said Dun - din. It is pronounced Duh nee din. Then you missed a spectacular beach and nature preserve when you didn't go into Honeymoon Park. AAAHHHHHH! But I understand not wanting to pay to go for just a few minutes. And I still love love love your videos!

[@rafaelmdiaz11]

Holy cow if i loved your videos before......that new cam is a bugger :)

[@goldtopazasylum]

i'm terrified of heights, so i will never go over that sunshine bridge lol, but the entire video was awesome!

[@happyhighway106]

#216 I wish I was there, Robert. I drove across the Tampa Bay Skyline Bridge 3 weeks before a ship struck the support tower. I was glad not to be on it, when it happen. Have a Montecristo on me!

[@AsylumsDarkPresence]

I enjoyed your video so very much while doing my exercise on the exercise bike.Sub and a like. I cant wait to cycle to more of your videos.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Ah, thank you for featuring my town(Tampa)! Great video footage of the entire Tampa Bay Area! Fun fact: the Columbia restaurant and Ulele restaurant are owned by the same family, the Gonzmarts! I love the Columbia restaurant!

[@annieperdomo8532]

My husband and I are from Miami. We are retiring in 3 years and have begun our search and research for an RV. We love your videos and that music of yours is just Awesome. You make us laugh so much, we truly enjoy all of your videos. We can’t wait to enjoy the rv’ing life. Best to you in all of your endeavors....Annie and Joe