ULTIMATE USA ROAD TRIP - MOST UNEXPECTED THING HAPPENED

On our route 66 road trip through New Mexico we arrived in Albuquerque & checked out some filming locations from Breaking Bad but what happened there shocked us !
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We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Well what a day that was - I think Marianne is still shocked !!! How many of you watched breaking bad and did you enjoy it. - Any series recommendations for the festive period - let us know below - C&M x

[@nevada150]

Boardwalk Empire, or Ozark.

[@geogeek7816]

I also recommend Ozark it is a great series. Homeland, Stranger Things, Schitts Creek are other series I have enjoyed watching!

[@sharongreathouse8575]

I LOVE Breaking Bad! I took a cross country road trip from Florida to California, partially on Route 66. Being a BB fan, Albuquerque was a must! Don't feel bad about the woman giving you the finger. They aren't known for being friendly to fans of the show. Too bad you couldn't actually get into the car wash because they have a whole BB souvenir section. I had my car washed there and they didn't do a great job for what they charge. I hope you go to Winslow, AZ to "Stand On The Corner" and to go to the meteor crater not too far away. It's absolutely amazing, and there's not another one like it in the world. Safe travels!

[@westcoastnikkih]

Breaking Bad wasn’t my cup of tea but hubby loved it!

[@FEARNoMore]

The lady was just letting you guys know that you're #1. lol ;) You haven't had the full American experience until you've been flipped the bird. It's customary to return the favor with a double flip. haha

[@johnsaville9210]

That was a quick trip through New Mexico. I am surprised you didn't spend more time in Santa Fe. So many cool restaurants, museums and art galleries. The whole downtown core is adobe and is one of the most unique towns in the country.

[@scamphound1892]

I heard the fence is there because people were driving by and throwing pizzas on the roof. 😅

[@bassamtravel]

I'm still flued up in bed enjoying your videos+++

[@TREADtheglobe]

Get well soon !

[@CLFL14256]

ah, we were treading common ground again! Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Gallup with the El Rancho Hotel etc. I loved it there

[@OldSoulPammy]

Great video, El Rancho restaurant was amazing! Had to click on that thumbnail! ☺️🫣😁Love you guys ☮️❤️😎

[@AndySaputo]

There's a song by "Goodnight, Texas" called Tucumcari that fits that area very well. I believe the town name is pronounced "Two Come Carry".

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors I love those movie clips you embedded in the video. That is really great. Brought all those memories back. Thank you👍👍👍 I loved the local history very much. Thanks for sharing them Love from the family and Florida💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@virginiawestcot3111]

I just love you two and your enthusiasm keep on smiling !!

[@johncurran6031]

I've eaten in the diner in the video. Been on I-40 a number of times on long road trips.

[@biddiemutter3481]

26:14 the best place to do a gallop poll 😂

[@ramblinfeverusa7964]

If you're going all the way on Rout 66 you have to stop at the Oatman ghost town where you can feed the wild burros. It's an amazing drive and good camping outside of town.

[@dydem]

Some of the buildings in Tucumcari are looking like they are from the movie CARS 😍

[@jolynneraymond1108]

Love New Mexico; lived there for 2 years. Also a huge Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fan. The Breaking Bad tour is awesome

[@mtnman3MTA3]

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah. Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made. Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed.

[@donramsay169]

And I'm still... Willin

[@yorkshiremotoroamers]

We are just loving following your trek across America. Watching each episode with a smile on our face. Thanks for taking us along. Kev & Tracey

[@mattpierceradio]

Looks like Mary Ann just experienced some of that genuine personality here in the American West! It doesn't happen often, but it certainly can be very common around here....especially here in Texas. There is what people THINK and what actually IS. Like I say, it isn't totally common, but it does happen fairly often. It takes a certain finesse to deal with folks out here in the middle. Tough crowd!

[@1Polglen]

Loved your thumbnail. Had a good chuckle. No idea of the break bad series. Possibly when I was living in the back blocks, no TV. Keep on finding wonders to share. Thank you!

[@geogeek7816]

Breaking Bad, probably one of the greatest tv series out here, highly recomendable!

[@craig1lengyel]

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were my favorite shows. Wonderfully written and acted! Thanks for adding this! and thanks for sharing your Vlogs are great!!!

[@rheabalduc8896]

Ok the thumbnail was a bit confusing,but after viewing the post I completely understand,and found it hilarious and could relate that I have watched the series.

[@debbiemorley1321]

Breaking Bad fan here 😂 Amazing trip.

[@anotherdimension4338]

Fun video!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@susanflanigan370]

Another great video - thankyou guys!! Marianne you got the last laugh with that lady, cause this video has gone world wide and now everyone will go there just to see her hahaha!!

[@veronicarunge2241]

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2023 to you - thank you for sharing from Australia. 28:37

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much Veronice - We wish you and yours the same 🙌💕🌷

[@WT-TV]

That thumbnail just reminds breaking bad pilot :)) 👌appy new year and stay blessed ! Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷🙂

[@Denise-xm8mn]

I love following along with these videos. I broke down prior to Grants NM and did some regrouping there. Nice people there who were very helpful. I limped my RV from Gallop to Albuquerque on the 40! As Maryanne would say, “it was mad”!!!

[@aliciathom9633]

Fun! I was in Santa Fe today, having driven over from Taos!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Very cool!

[@repunzalrepunzal6063]

Her flicking the finger kind of fits in with the whole Breaking Bad tour lol. A little rude of her still. Such a neat tour! Thanks! It was a good series.

[@FEARNoMore]

Ikr? very much in the spirit of the show. haha I can only imagine tho she probably gets visitors day & night daily & I'm sure not all of the fans are as nice as Marianne & Chris. They probably go on her property to take pics & maybe trespass.

[@deb5710]

Great video! They don't call New Mexico "The Land of Enchantment" for nothing, love it! Stay safe.

[@ellaa.9195]

🤣🤣🤣 what a video! Recognized the BB scene on the spoiler but didn’t expect a full tour, super nice!! Thanks for this. Seems you got the real BB experience with this middle finger, don’t mess with Walter White, a bit of his vibe was there!

[@CarinaPiersay]

My favorite version of the song 🎶 “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” is by Glenn Frey. He’s a legend… gone too soon. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@valeriesawczyn7370]

Loved Breaking Bad. We watched for 2 rainy days on a stellplatz in Germany with very good free WiFi. Years ago. Thanks for your vlogs they are 👍 great

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Hello my friends it’s Wednesday December 20 and I have to say another epic video thank you my friends stay heavenly safe blessed 🙏🏾🦋♥️

[@wordsandpicturesandsounds]

26:00 😆 I'm guessing this is a set up, but I'll bite 📊 Maybe they took a poll 😆

[@christinesiess8675]

Loved seeing the Breaking Bad locations. Such a brilliant show. I’d love to meet Vince Gilligan and thank him for making such an amazing show.

[@feleciawallace8420]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, really enjoying your adventures....

[@sammayet9002]

Spectacular, amazing and fabulous ❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@jilllangman9343]

Thanks for showing us Route 66 l’ll never do it for myself . New Mexico looks a lot like South Australia and lm looking forward to your Australian adventures. What a rude woman ,giving you the finger , but what does she expect choosing to live in that house and covering it in decorations? Your pleasure in all that you see and do lifts my spirits. Thankyou both, and Trudy, for another wonderful episode. 🥇

[@neilholden7821]

that was a great vid. some of the roads were a bit iffy. the locations you went to was very interesting and informative. all the best for xmas. Luck after yourselves.

[@lindawoody8501]

Glad you are seeing the West and Route 66. I like Santa Rosa, NM and Grants, NM (We stayed in an RV park in Grants three times in the last 3 years especially when we moved to Arizona from Florida in 2020). I also enjoy all things NM and AZ.

[@catskill49murphy27]

Wishing you guys and your loved ones a great Holiday season and a spectacular 2023..

[@owen8681]

Merry Christmas 🌲😁

[@coletteoconnor3566]

Great video guys, love your enthusiasm😄Marianne wonder if the woman who flipped you the bird was trying to stay in character of Walter White, I could see him doing that if someone drove by his house 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinmoxon]

Love the thumbnail! 🤣🤣

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Kevin !!

[@spencerdavies5715]

Loved this episode. Im a Breaking Bad fan too. Awesome thumbnail, and brave hehe. I may avoid visiting Walter’s house though if that’s the reception you get. Keep up the great work.

[@jolynneraymond1108]

The owners of the Walter White House hate all of the traffic by their house. They had to put up the fence because so many people were actually trespassing and throwing pizzas on the roof

[@patwilliams9390]

Another great video loved the museum. we have watched every episode of Breaking Bad and Call Saul both brilliant shows. Safe travels and a happy Christmas to you both 🎅

[@lindataylor6093]

That was great. Happy Christmas x

[@negretem1]

Honestly I was surprised you pronounced Cuervo and Los Pollos correctly. I'm still giggling at how you pronounced squirrel from several posts back!! 😀😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hey guys Route 66 looks amazing the best part so far have fun thank you for sharing your video

[@TREADtheglobe]

Our pleasure!

[@MC-gp1zg]

I bet you get a fair bit of attention with that right hand drive English camper an in the US. you are both living my dream of a road trip across America.happy travels 😊

[@Aaron-P]

Wow, the El Rancho is gorgeous! Walking through the door is like stepping back in time. Still annoyed the people living in Walter White's house were so rude to you. I'm very glad Arizona redeemed itself with the hot air balloon lady waving so enthusiastically! 🤗 ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

It is a really special place - and you nailed it - a real blast from the past !! Yep Chris is shocked that she has not rented the house out to someone to do proper BB tours and bought a van to travel the world ... that is what we would do !! 😂👍

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this episode 🎉 it was Bang on 🎉 well done 👏🏼 Have a lovely festive season Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@westcoastnikkih]

Super fun episode! Merry Christmas and happy New year wishes from Vancouver Island 💕🇨🇦🎄

[@idabustamante7081]

Hello Friends what great adventure along the route 66 . . that happy lady made up for the welcoming at the end . . stay warm and safe happy trails 👣 take care ❤️🙋‍♀️🎄🎅☃️❄️🎁⛪️

[@ritastiles24178815]

Yes, I'm A fan of Breaking Bad. Very good series! So, neat you got to see those sites!

[@kerryhogg4677]

Another great video..merry Christmas to you both xx

[@onwardbound]

Amazing video - and best thumbnail to date! What a fun adventure to all the Breaking Bad sites - big fan here, can't wait to do the same tour!

[@annacooper3349]

I live in the State. I’m so sorry you got flipped off by one of our residents. May God bless your trip, and may you enjoy yourselves as you continue along your way 😄

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much! We love New Mexico 🌷

[@Alan-Dawson]

Merry Christmas to you both and your family, just getting this In now before I'm too blotto later!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - have a fabulous one ... And we send big hugs for a happy / healthy one !! Woo Hoo

[@mcdanielrs]

Glad you guys got to spend more time in the Land of Enchantment. So far as the Breaking Bad house, the owners have had a lot of problems with "fans" being very disrespectful from trampling on their property (notice the new fence surrounding the house now) to actually throwing pizzas on their roof like Walter. The creator of the show, Vince Gilligan, actually has posted letters and messages begging people to be respectful of the homeowners and their property for years but it seems to no avail. While I can sympathize with them for being a bit salty I am sorry you guys got the bird. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to share in your adventures!

[@TREADtheglobe]

What a shame !! It usually is a few people ruining it for the rest ... We hope that she finds a way to live in peace .. and finds her happy as it must be miserable to be miserable all the time 🙄😰

[@G_D_31]

16:34 my name is Heisenberg 😂

[@alialshmmary7]

Nice video 👍

[@darreneaton2145]

As a 🚛 driver that typically travels through New Mexico, stunning scenery but horrible roads. Love following your adventures

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you like them!

[@gd2860]

BB was an amazing show

[@hallaboard8154]

Absolutely loved this, one of our favourites! BB & BCS are just the best series ever made. We would’ve been in our element too going around all the famous locations, like a kid in a sweet shop 😂 That woman was just rude! I bet she wasn’t when she was taking the money for the rental! 💵💰She should move if it upsets her that much. Hub said he’d do paid tours around the house if he owned it 😂😂 Have a wonderful Christmas, wherever you are. Liz n Gray❣️🥰

[@the_mum]

Nah...that woman gave them something to talk about for days. The look on Marianne's' face would have been payment for her 😂😂 You just have to give her a double one back. It made all of their days.

[@pdsrunner]

it would have taken the same amount of energy to just wave back. I'm sure the owners get tired of people stopping in front of their home and wanting to take pictures. But all they did was drive by and wave. Totally rude to flip the bird.

[@iremfrat7771]

That woman was rude. They just waved. 🙄 Love from Türkiye! 👋

[@ellenriddick2461]

You said it perfectly. I've stayed there 4 times and never noticed it was on route 66. Actually it was about 40 years ago, and wouldn't have known route 66 from any other route.

[@johncalloway5093]

Seems like you enjoyed your time in the land of entrapment. It is a beautiful place.

[@kenneyg100]

Loved BB!

[@kevinerose]

Before Rt 66, there was the National Trail Road. Most of that is still drivable too but there is literally nothing much to see along the trail unlike Rt 66. National Trail Road was from Baltimore, MD to California and was 3,096 miles.

[@stevennelson9504]

That ghost town looked like perfect rattlesnake country.

[@SusansRoadLessTraveled]

I was thinking of hantavirus in those rat-poop infested dumps.

[@stevennelson9504]

@@SusansRoadLessTraveled True and the snakes like to hunt the rodents.

[@20oxford]

Marianne you look like Shirley Temple with your curls . LOL. Classic.

[@susannetoon2709]

Love being with you on this amazing journey though you both look tired so I hope you have something peaceful and nice organised for Christmas and you must miss your children.Whatever you decide to do I wish you both a Very Happy Peaceful and Healthy Christmas and even happier Peaceful and Prosperous New Year 2023.Love S .

[@magdastar2249]

You are both so brave to be doing such a trek. Have to catch up. ❤️👍😀

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks - it certainly is an extraordinary adventure - we are excited for 2023 too - lots going to happen and we will continue to drive / ship around the world to get home to the UK - woo hoo - Merry Christmas to you and yours xxx

[@magdastar2249]

@@TREADtheglobe Thank you soooo much. Merry and Happy Christmas to as well. Are you coming through the Las Vegas area ?

[@maffosweetyify]

Wicked vlog both 👌🚐

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

Hello Tread the globe 🌎love your trips around the world 🌎I dream I could live your adventure. Love breaking bad series missed it she is very salty. I would make money on tours she is not smart 😊Happy holidays. Keep smiling 😃

[@davidleggitt4687]

I just started watching your channel and was wondering where are you from, I see you drive on the right side of the van, have a safe journey

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi David - we are from the UK (so is our van !!)

[@Hutch3021]

I’m really enjoying these Route 66 vlogs 🫶 That was very rude of her to flick the finger !! obv too much home brew in her 🤪lol… Hotel El Rancho looked absolutely stunning 👌

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - It certainly may have been too much home brew !!

[@toddramsay977]

It is the same reaction with the owners of the Goonie House in Astoria, OR. The owners want some privacy and get tired of everyone driving by with cameras. They should know this would happen, and they just have to live with it. I am sure they were paid handsomely by the movie company, and chose the money over the knowing people will constantly come by.

[@TREADtheglobe]

I agree - or rent it out to someone who will make a business of it !! They are coming to see the house - not her !! I understand if she was famous and she was being hounded (and a prisoner in her home) - but standing outside ??? Being rude ???

[@campervancodgers124]

We loved breaking bad , thought you would have done the white undies scene Chris ha ha x

[@johncurran6031]

Best place to eat in Gallup is Jerry's.

[@jackfinn2199]

There might be another reason that woman flipped the finger at you. She probably doesn’t like right hand drive vehicles and also thought Trudy looked like an ice cream van.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL

[@dero9960]

I'm a breaking bad better call Saul fan Whoohooo. Love your show

[@dero9960]

Ps for a good laugh start watching Brooklyn 999

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks- glad you liked this episode - we really enjoyed looking for all the breaking bad spots

[@DR-sd8cq]

@@TREADtheglobe so fun. Btw its really nice to see people my age (over 18....) grabbing life by the hoohahs. Love it. Cheers!

[@20oxford]

Marianne it is a date and a half lol. Who would not love a ghost town. well done romantic Chris. Love you both. X .

[@adventuresinmusic2487]

Well, you're in the southwest now. You kind of raced across the NW where I live. You've skipped a lot of greatness. I hope you return in the spring. But your schedule may not allow it. March is still snow season around here and some high places don't open until June. Some SW high points that may be on some itineraries... visit Bisbee, Kit Peak, Death Valley, Canyon de Chelle, Monument Valley, Mokey Dugway and Bears Ears, Escalante Staircase, Moab Park, Prescott AZ, Sedona, Lassen Volcano Park and so much more.

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

merry xmas

[@garybenning1771]

Guys, your van has quite a disturbing rattle that sound very much like lower ball joint badly worn or strut top bearings gone. I'd advise you get it sorted ASAP. Love the exploits BTW. X

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Gary - it is the steering block boot - we have ordered one and hope to get it sorted in our next destination ... it has been checked a few times and they say it is ok to drive - but should get replaced at some point - thanks for the message we appreciate it

[@scumpert]

Some lyrics from Little Feat's Willin' - "I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari Tehachapi to Tonapah Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed And if you give me weed, whites and wine And you show me a sign I'll be willin', to be movin'"

[@lisascott5092]

Hi from Essex xxx

[@kathifoynm]

Hey Marianne and Chris, thanks for showing off the Land of Enchantment in your journey on Route 66. If you Google the Legend of Tucumcari you’ll find a sweet description of how the town got its name and how to pronounce it. Chris did well after a few tries “two come carry.” BB put Albuquerque on more maps than had been the case before. I’d read that the owners of WW’s house have had enough of the tourists driving by-some evidently do want to throw a pizza up on their roof. But flicking off our dear Marianne? Low blow. Get with the BB curiosity seekers or move out and on. Yes, Chris, you do look like WW; you just have to get the amoral stare down. ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwwh yep we would have loved to catch up again !! What a fabulous state NM is - we are lucky to have visited twice 🌺🌷🙌

[@royalayla]

I've been from Tuscon to Tucumcari Tehachapi to Tonapah Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made and you show me a sign I'll be willin', to be movin' n

[@royalayla]

Little Feat - Willin'.

[@Feistywench59]

Havent watch the vlog yet- hoping you tossed a pizza on someone's roof while in New Mexico

[@richardmaurice8622]

You missed two great Breaking Bad stops. One was a candy shop in Old Town that actually made the blue meth for the show (it is just rock candy) you can buy little bags of the rock candy. The other was the restaurant the Dog House.

[@johncurran6031]

The old route is better since there is almost no truck traffic on it.

[@davechristian7543]

Yes it was about 2 or 3 years ago when ppl thro a pizza on there roof it was on twitter so i don't think they were two happy about that lol

[@garysimpson3170]

Reminiscing eat himg you go in Russell's car museum we were there last year

[@christinamann3640]

Perhaps she was fed up with all the pizza on the roof, and perhaps assumed the culprits were driving by to wave and mock her.

[@fionafew]

Hahaha just seen the picture, is that you or from BB with your head superimposed??? Lol

[@TREADtheglobe]

It is all Chris !! LOL - we thought we would have some fun with it .... and it was fun !!

[@bevtrue6937]

Sandia crest is way cool and so is Santa Fe.

[@pamelalambe1356]

Loved Breaking Bad. ha Thanks