Travel nightmare! Angry protesters blocked ALL roads and we can't get out

In 5 years of full time travel, we've never encountered anything like this before...
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[@giannishen]

The animals on the farm in El Salvador are so cute and lively! I’m so happy that you left Guatemala safely. I believe this experience will be something you will never forget! Guatemala also leaves the most thrilling mark on your trip in the Americas! Thank you so much for sharing, super great job! 👍🥰🙏

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Hey you two...our safety radar at the start of this episode was going off, but you were correct in doing what you did, it was a good call to leave. We both shed a small tear when you got to El Salvador because you treat people with such respect, which they reciprocate, its so refreshing to watch you both making your dream come true, you've got this!

[@jennib11]

Looks like the people of El Salvador just radiate kindness. Love this.

[@gloval5187]

Excellent observation. That was my impression too. Definitely worth putting that country in one’s bucket list

[@sticknpokejimmy5483]

"I practically run on Chocolate and Beer" New favorite quote

[@jorgeceron6231]

El Salvador is a country that is friendly and welcomes anyone who wishes to visit. 💙🇸🇻💙🇸🇻👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🙏🕊💙🇸🇻💙🇸🇻

[@t.c.2154]

I dont know if you are aware but you are life saviors. Alot of ppl wait religiously for your videos to live a little bit of a"different life", a new adventure, a different country, a new experience, be able to aknolage new cultures, ways of living.... THANK YOU!! If you didn't know let me tell you... You are AMAZING... Let the countdown for a new video begin😊😊😊

[@AmbientWalking]

Still a super big fan of your channel and videos after all these years. Felt like such a long time since we both started on this amazing journey!

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

In Fall 2021 I took a bus from Cancun gradually down to Belize and then in to Guatemala and El Salvador. At the El Salvador border crossing the guy in front of me literally turned around and spoke to me in English, made a joke about the slow bureaucratic staff processing us and guided me through a faster line. He literally said "Welcome to El Salvador" with a big smile and that immediately set the tone for my whole visit there. I loved it! Same thing happened in Guatemala. Central America is an underrated gem although over the past few years I see more and more people catching on that it's an awesome place to visit.

[@NaickKim]

Yes, that is exactly what we experienced in El Salvador, people everywhere are super friendly! And we're seeing the same in Nicaragua now :) sounds from your comments like you have lots of cool travel stories. Where are you from? :)

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

@@NaickKim I am Canadian and have just finished almost 7 years straight of travel although the first two years I was working in China. 106 countries, heading back to Canada next week ( in Bangkok now) where I am going to try to write a book about it. I love your channel, you deserve many more subscribers!! I have posted all my travels on my Facebook.

[@NaickKim]

Oh that is amazing! 7 years! Combined with work or was it really all travel after China? What's your favorite country?

[@NaickKim]

Good luck with the book!! That will be very cool

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

All travel after I left China. I finally have to go back to work in January but I will work on my book at the same time - probably in SE Asia where it's easy to get a teaching job and its cheap to live. I also have over 25,000 photos and 8500 videos to sort through, haha - should have had a KZbin channel!! I love your content and know how much work it is to put that together consistently. Respect and admiration. Fav country?! Haha, impossible to answer as each country brings with it the unique circumstances of your experiences in it but in general I love Mexico and Central America, SE Asia, southern and eastern Europe, Turkey, north Africa, Namibia, Australia in particular but I absolutely have come to love this complex and beautiful planet we all call home. The people are generally awesome everywhere. How about you guys?@@NaickKim

[@lalocompi]

Yes, Salvadorans are very hospitable, but they also go that extra mile when they feel the good energies of people like you.

[@NaickKim]

When you spread good vibes, it affects others around you, that's true 🥰

[@ingridbeeken9980]

El Salvador is my favorite place in Central America. As you said, the people are so welcoming and the country is not overrun by tourism. Enjoy!

[@hluhluwe99]

Another great update, you guys! It was sort of like a short film with lots of scary drama in the beginning and a great, uplifting ending! Your Spanish seems to be improving too! Naick, you fit in perfectly with the locals in that hat! Well done, guys! Stay safe, and Vinny - stay healthy, please!

[@bklondon75deliciousnesswit64]

Great to have you guys back with new videos!

[@user-ky9bt8rs4g]

Your joy is contagious ❤

[@NaickKim]

thank you! 🥰🥰

[@dowcollins4201]

I have anxiety while I am watching this.

[@MadDogAdventures]

I was caught up in riots in Peru 3 times and once in Colombia. Colombia a bunch of soldiers, dressed like storm troopers only black, were shooting tear gas everywhere. Also I've noticed, around the world, that the countries that have had the worst recent histories tend to be the happiest and most welcoming

[@NaickKim]

Very true! Sounds like a crazy experience you had in Colombia 😅

[@alisteryoung5496]

It’s a Burmese Python.

[@BrendaMonge22]

Sometimes things don't work out as planned. When you eventually make it to Costa Rica, please let me know! I've been following you since your Cancun trip years ago. I'd be happy to drive you around. ❤

[@Bertinanola]

Hallo Kim en Naick, spijtig dat jullie niet in Guatemala hebben kunnen blijven. Ben blij dat jullie veilig in ES geraakt zijn.Wees voorzichtig en probeer te genieten van al het mooie, groetjes, Gilberte

[@camiladelcarpio]

I just love your videos, such an incredible adventure. I went to Guatemala in 2012 and is sad to see so much poverty in a country but at the same time such a nice and welcoming people. I really like you guys, I didn’t have the greatest of experiences with Belgians when I went to Belgium a couple years ago, but you have totally made me change my mind. Stay safe, enjoy the ride and just keep going!

[@jacqui5320]

Enjoy my beautiful magical country 🎉🥰😍 El Salvador again ❤🎉

[@mountainlover830]

When I see the headline of your videos I have to remind myself that if you’re posting you got through everything. Intriguing video-so glad you are ok and hope the same is for the people of Guatemala. El Salvador looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@kelvinyschun]

Wow ... your adventures are like a TV reality show

[@kenandcoreen7179]

Great video. Love seeing the hospitality of people in other countries. It warms the heart. We just got home from our month long trip to Europe. We have to tell you guys how much we loved Belgium. We spent time in Ghent and Brugges, and we know we will be back. Happy you guys are safe. - Coreen

[@mariamjehn7071]

Your videos are worth waiting for !! I love them !! Thank you 🙏 for show us the reality of life in this countries!! ❤❤

[@mariescott9853]

So sweet, though sorry for the Guatemalans. Your light shines through. Thank you.

[@jetplane10]

Brilliant

[@mirsaquintanilla7073]

So glad you made it ok to E S. Where was the hostel with the great views and sweet coconuts?

[@jacqui5320]

They should ask El Salvador President Bukele to help them get their government back in order...😢😔😬

[@chrisdecoste3097]

Hey you guys…. So glad that you got out of Guatemala safely and got to enjoy El Salvador. Love seeing your adventures and your smiling faces. Big hugs to you both ❤❤

[@freetowandernow]

I am so glad things turned out so well for you:) Take good care of each other so that we can have lots of your wonderful videos to watch in the coming weeks.

[@markh8916]

So pleased you got out of Guatemala safely.

[@micabbg]

I went through similar things in my country, like what you saw in Guatemala. I believe you had nothing to be afraid of. But to see and witness something like that is really special. I also expected you to go directly to Honduras since you already visited San Salvador.

[@iluv2_travel]

So sad about Guatemala. These governments! Welcome back to wonderful el Salvador! I remember those ruins!

[@k_and_m8745]

Quite the journey. El Salvador looks amazing. I have met people from El Salvador in Canada who said how beautiful their country was but most the ones I knew or met were sent away to live with family to be safe many years ago. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@JulietteWilliams]

Ahh, dear friends. I have a Guatemalan friend who was planning to fly down to see her family, but her tickets were cancelled because of the unrest. :( Love you both!!!

[@teresadopeysmum3268]

I think it's the same in Panama also. Be careful guys!

[@NaickKim]

Yes, we saw that! We hope the protests in Panama will be done by the time we get down there :) we're always careful! Thank you!

[@t.c.2154]

Amazing new video🎉🎉

[@Lakeshore14]

Be careful.

[@lsfitchett4505]

Excellent video--you are global ambassadors by changing both the perception and narrative of Latin America, and revealing its true worth: its people, culture, history, food and warmth.

[@gloval5187]

So glad you are safe in El Salvador. So sad to hear about Guatemala. Your faces express the relief of being safe. I hope you stay in ES a long time. Try to visit the mountain areas of Chalatenango. El Pital. It is a beautiful area cool weather and slower paced than the rest of the country. Can wait to see the adventures you will have. Yes people in ES are very sweet and love to share.

[@bilalsimp422]

I wish you guys a safe trip

[@ymhktravel]

I'm in awe of the fact you guys are still on the roads traversing continents since the time I watched your China series. If you ever going back to China again, maybe do a couple of Xinjiang episodes that's out of the touristy routes.

[@latebloomerabroad]

What a scary time to be in Guatemala! The not knowing if or when it would escalate must have been very stressful. But El Salvador looks so beautiful and friendly! And now I am craving pupusas and must get some for dinner tonight.😁

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍Brilliant !!

[@NaickKim]

😎😎

[@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou]

Good to see you both but not under these circumstances. How scary for you and I hope that things get back to normal there . Keep safe both of you . It looks like a nice park up for you at least you can go chill in the nice gardens there. It makes us appreciate where we live . The food there looks delicious and being street food to boot . Safe travels for the rest of your journey.

[@tammyslater5908]

Beautiful vlog ❤❤❤

[@NaickKim]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@ElSalvadorEnDesarollo]

Hey guys. I started following you when you first visited E S last year and now I'm so glad that you are back. Have you noticed any differences since your last visit? I was also excited when you guys visited my hood in TO a year and a half ago. Happy travels!

[@yaowsers77]

People who make up a country are generally good people who are kind, caring, and even generous. The problem is that those who run the countries and the bad characters ruin it for them. They could be doing so much better economically if they could just get rid of the bad. Can you just imagine all the people who would love to visit these places as tourists? I'm glad you're showing the good side.

[@gloval5187]

That is what’s happening in ES. The airport is full of foreigners as the country now is the safest in all of Latin America

[@nathaliedewalque]

❤

[@abdallahtaychouri1793]

Hi did you make to Argentina yet I watched all your videos love them now I am watching how you build your van but don't find all of them why

[@andradaiulia]

I will be in El Salvador in late November, let me know if you are still there. Also if you need recommendations on what else to see. I was there 2 times and I know well what is there to see. Cheers from Belgium.

[@darriusblack8694]

Wow

[@NaickKim]

Yeah this was a crazy time in GT.

[@screddot7074]

I was in the Philippines when they declared martial law. There was only 1 rule, if you step outside, they will shoot you. Filipinos are also very kind people and took care of us until we could leave. I enjoy your travels, but of course be careful, although you don't know you are in trouble until you are in trouble.

[@user-pm1ri4cu2c]

超棒的！！！

[@ziontours5893]

It looked like you were the only tourists in Guatemala. Where were the others?

[@globomanni8407]

At which date did this roadblocks happen / did you film this? We want to fly to Guatemala in about 2 weeks.

[@NaickKim]

This was about 2 weeks ago. We're not sure what the situation is like now. I would definitely look into it before flying out. We heard from several people who have rescheduled their trips because of this. Hope you won't need to, but just look into it :) Edit: I had a quick Google and found this article in Spanish www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/provial-informa-que-no-hay-bloqueos-en-guatemala-luego-de-27-dias-de-concentraciones-en-carreteras/ which seems to indicate there are no more road blocks at the moment and this was the site we used for an overview of all the roadblocks when we were there www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1iPwRRRuHpeiJymhcGmeHVOll0brStB0&ll=14.241091786494577%2C-90.434754740003&z=10&fbclid=IwAR2R-pVSyRCN6O1-Ln5jimDn3APHbL_QkvXCieBgUE5nonnNH1F1SnhjQfg which also doesn't show much anymore, but I guess that doesn't mean that there is nothing happening anymore. We found a lot of info from locals and other travellers on reddit, r/guatemala. Maybe check that out too :)

[@globomanni8407]

@@NaickKim Muchas gracias por la respuesta y el articulo. Que Dios los bendiga en los caminos de ustedes !

[@eprohoda]

How are you?- very breathtaking channel, talk to you soon! =))

[@NomadicRuss]

I’m highly offended that you would call my feet measurement weird. I mean, it’s such a logical way to measure things. They’re always readily available right below the ankles. And with only 5280 of them, you can make a mile.

[@Dadcam_Can]

I bet you were missing Regina when you saw all that unrest happening in Guatemala. Next time you get into a scary situation just breathe deep and think double-double ☕️.

[@NaickKim]

Great advice! Channel our inner Tim Horton's ;) I miss Tim bits. Sounds wrong to anyone who is not Canadian probably, but you know what I mean :D

[@christine9492]

Je me suis abonnée à votre chaîne Mais êtes vous des belges parlant français ? Vos vidéos sont extra

[@NaickKim]

Nous sommes flamand mais on parle français aussi ☺️ bienvenue!

[@configwang]

能改變國家比只能放棄國家幸福多了

[@-Martijn-]

Can you bring me a goat

[@alexwyler4570]

is it poverty: starving? nowhere to sleep at night? or poverty: they get to eat really nutritious food all day long, like the pupusas and tomato sauce and have delicious black local coffee but can not afford Starbucks pumpkin spice latte or AC? In Hawaii, I prefer camping and we take our showers with non-heated water and it feels much better than the heated water showers at the resort. When you are in Chicago in winter, a heated water shower is no longer a luxury. see what i mean? The El Salvadoran looked happy in your videos. not starving or wondering where to sleep,

[@ingridbeeken9980]

They were talking about the poverty in Guatemala, not in El Salvador.

[@user-rl1px9sp4f]

It's *the salvadorans. Not el salvadorans. Hate to be that guy but I see to often

[@davipere5997]

El Salvador is amazing ❤❤