MEXICO: Dangerous, or Magical?

[@TopoVizio]

The way you tell stories, and talk passionately about things you love makes me feel so at peace. Truly inspirational work, and makes me yearn to live more thoughtfully and lovingly. Thank you!

[@alexphotoman]

Beautiful!

[@Andreahurtadot00]

As a Mexican, I'm so thankful for telling your experiences in my country. Unfortunately our country is perceived as dangerous and full of narcos because of the way media talks about these issues. I've been living here all my life and literally no one that I've known has experienced anything related to narcos. People do get robbed, but that happens if you expose yourself, like walking around late at night on a dangerous area, wearing expensive jewelry or something that really shows off, but that could happen to you anywhere else as well. And honestly it is so rare that things like that happen to tourist, that when it happens, it becomes big news, people are upset and everyone talks about it. We love tourists and really appreciate them for being interested in knowing our country and it's culture, to the point that we feel compromised to protect them in a certain way and making them feel like home. If we know you're a foreigner we always look up for you, and if you have a problem or doubt we try to help you as much as we can. So feel free and safe to come to Mexico and bring your family we have so much to offer and you'll make amazing connections with people all around the globe.

[@Hoolitank]

A ver, comadre. Yo vivo en Monterrey y me asaltaron a las 9:30am cuatro cabrones con rifles de asalto. "I exposed myself"? fuk u lady

[@RobertEchten]

As a foreigner who has been fortunate enough to live in your country for the last 14 years, I can only agree with everything you said.

[@gooridi]

Amén hermano

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

it’s a rat nest

[@_JC_21]

Much love from Australia. I love your country so much.

[@perpetualmoto]

I spent 2 years riding my motorcycle through mexico...ended up getting to visit every state...there is so much history, cluture, food and people...I've ridden accross asia and never felt like I belonged...Mexico has a special place in my heart...can't wait to go back.

[@__beer__]

I've ride through Thailand, Vietnam and colombia, loved them all , but colombia, there's something about it, I couldn't leave. I'm assuming mexico is the same.

[@__beer__]

Wow, your channel is insane 😳 I'm jealous as mate! I'm subbing 👍

[@perpetualmoto]

@@__beer__ some really special areas in Columbia. Some locations pulsate a certain rawness of life...they are magnetic. Im interested in visiting Medellin for sure.

[@perpetualmoto]

@@__beer__ much appreciated :)

[@cwnorton]

@@__beer__ dude, I’m glad you commented about Brad’s channel. It IS fantastic. It’s right down the ally for those of us Neistat fans. Subbed as well. Well done Van and Brad!

[@rodrigogonzalez4550]

Hey Van, I'm a Mexican 19 year old guy that recently moved to the Netherlands to study my degree, your videos have been a force of motivation since I've been her. I wanted to tell you my story of Puerto. One of my best friends from elementary school, Jonas, once told me I HAAAD to go to Puerto, tu surf and just vibe there for a while (atm I was around 14/15). I convinced my grandpa and my dad to go there for holly week vacation. The moment I got there, I just fell in love with everything that place is, the food, the people, the town. Unfortunately my friend passed away 2 weeks ago, he had some addiction problems, but Puerto will always be that place that remembers me of him, he is a free spirit and I know for a fact, that Jo is surfing la punta waves in this exact moment, I will always visit Puerto thinking of him, he taught me so many things, it was a shame I couldn't go with him. I understand what you mean, Mexico really is a magic place.

[@xDeathSovereign]

I'm a Mexican American living in Idaho. I agree that Mexico is a magical place. I grew up in the States, but Mexico is my homeland. I would love for you to attend my wedding in Mexico in December 2024. God bless you and your family.

[@danielbrakke4460]

I want to say you’re my favorite “KZbinr” but that doesn’t do justice to the wisdom you share, So you are my favorite life guide.

[@garciam1]

Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 Glad to see you love it as much as we do.

[@8thLife]

Van's storytelling just draws you in 🌊

[@theaussiebaron]

After spending about 5 years working in the US in the 1980s, I bought a 2nd hand RV and spent 6 months travelling through the southern US including 6 weeks in Mexico. I stayed away from all the resorts on the coast and spent my time in the mountains. One of the great experiences of my life. Thank you Mexico, from a now 65 year old Aussie.

[@andresbarriga5305]

The whole of latinamerica is like that. It's amazing.

[@Duf]

I love that you have transitioned from 3rd person narrative to talking directly to your audience bud. So happy that things have been working out well for you.

[@rockyfree]

The editing on this one is… magnificent.

[@scottjones8100]

What a talent you have for painting a picture, with words and short snippets of film! The Super-8 format makes them seem more fantastical, and they look like memory. Brief vignettes in our minds' eye, fuzzy around the edges.

[@ared2720]

Qué bonito lo narras, la edición impecable! Mexico te espera, cuando estés listo! ❤️✌🏾

[@Oz1111]

That feeling of everything will be ok is faith brother. Faith. You know it will be. God bless you and your family.

[@gabrielsagfjord7796]

Had a similar experience with the bioluminescent algae. In 2017 I travelled to Nicaragua with the plan to spend 2-3 months in central- and south america surfing. One evening in Nicaragua I met these shady drunk locals that had gathered the few tourist that were there. They wanted to show us a local elderly protecting and guarding baby turtles down the beach. We agreed to join them and followed them into the pitch black. We soon arrived at a river with quite the current as the ocean came in. No bridges and we had to cross it by foot in neck deep water. As it was pitch black everyone just got naked and held their clothes over the head. When we entered the water suddenly everyone lit up. It was so bright I could almost see the naked body of the girl in front of me. Surreal moment, and the anxiety people had to cross the river just disappeared. After the river we walked for a bit and found the old man in a beach shack guarding over baby turtles. Crystal clear star-night, with waves breaking in bioluminescent algae. The local drunks didn't even ask for money. They just wanted to show us. Will never forget that night. Two days later I got a phone-call from home in Norway. One of my best friends had taken his own life. I've never felt so helpless. Being alone on the other side of the planet. From the highest high to the lowest low. Ended up traveling home for the funeral, and right after, our whole friend-group went to Bali for a month to spend time together. Now 5 years later I'm soon done with my masters degree, and the only thing i can think about is finally getting the time, and money, to travel back to central america and continue the trip that got cut short.

[@canadude6401]

Top shelf story telling! You could tell a story about sand and I would listen to it for hours. Thank you for sharing your channel with us Van. It is the kind of channel I feel lucky to have found.

[@camluckey]

Spent 7 months of my life living down in Puerto Escondido last year. Felt as if I was experiencing a place as people did 30 years ago, untainted, and unspoiled. Visited the very much magical lagoon of Chacaua and swam with the bio luminescence, spening my days surfing the wave endlessly right. Way to put your story out there, loved following along.

[@wojciechpawowski1613]

I spent almost 2.5 years working in Mexico and my memories of people, landscapes, life style, etc. are very similar to yours. There was no day when I wouldn't be amazed by something or that I wouldn't have thought to myself that it's so pure and different from Europe. Mexico is a very special place. Beautiful people. Thanks for telling us your stories, Van.

[@EntirelyHonest]

Ah, The magic of seeing another Van Neistat video pop up in my subscriptions :)

[@JeepTJay6]

3:35 😬 Yesterday? Unfortunate coincidence…

[@tinypanther]

Mexico is a “spirited” place. I love it so much, its always my favorite place to go.

[@AlexM-vt5pu]

3:40, this is so true, these stories are very few and far between. I'm currently in Mexico,on my yearly two month get away from the states.

[@BedtimeNewsNetwork]

My genuine belief, is that by learning about history, other cultures, and from first hand experience, you come to this understanding that cuts through all the propaganda, all of the negative press, that 99% of all people are the same. We just want peaceful lives, and we are good to one another. Mexico is incredible. Thank you Van.

[@sirgalahad1470]

There is a channel called "Jumping Places" (Chris and Carol) who did a Mexico series during Covid that blew my mind. I used to think all Mexico was is Cancun, and Mexico City. It really opened my eyes to what an amazing country that is. I can't wait to see what Van has to show us when it comes to this amazing country

[@pahwraith]

Mexico is bigger than the size of france and germany put together. Its huuuuuuuuge.

[@SnausageFingers]

In Tahiti, listening to the kids sing inside a church, the harmony sweeps across the land and floats away to heaven. gives me hope for the world.

[@ryannisbet]

Shocked this video did not do better. I love it. One of the best travel type of videos

[@yestermansux3849]

Being from Mexico, I really appreciate how you talk about Mexico. :) I don't know why, but listening to you talk about Mexico and especially how it is portrayed in the movies, I think that if you haven't seen the movie "Y Tu mamá también" you should see it, I think you might like it.

[@desw20]

That was a nice story, and really well delivered. And it kept my crying, teething baby happy for the whole video.

[@a_hernandez]

Oaxaca is truly a magical place ❤️🇲🇽

[@gingerroot8802]

Never was much a Casey watcher, but these are great, Van! I enjoy the minimal style and a peak inside the mind. Super calming to watch.

[@gigidodson]

I love Casey. I thought his KZbin channel was in a league of its own, and it was. This is something different. Van AND Casey are so incredibly talented. What Van does is different than what Casey did. Its out there all on its own as a brilliant light of a true story teller. There had to be something in the water in New London Connecticut to toss these brothers out with such unique story telling abilities.

[@gingerroot8802]

@@gigidodson Yeah. I don't mind Casey, but his style was almost too fast paced and in your face for me. Van I can sit and drink some coffee/tea and just relax and enjoy. Sort of like hanging out with an old friend. Plus I love that he's also a sober guy, its nice to know how successful he's been and come a long way.

[@tylermyers5062]

Your stories are beautiful. so many layers of beauty and yet when it ends you’re left satisfied and wishing for more.

[@traveleractual]

I've been going through all of your videos, and just can't stop smiling. This video in particular resonates so strongly for me. I need more experiences like this, and I need to embrace the 'it'll work out' mentality. Thanks for this one, it's going to be the fuel I need.

[@Themexicancarpenter]

Amazing and inspiring video. You make me feel proud of my country 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@MrMonikerjay]

I'm from Texas and I've been to Mexico once waaay back in 1987 when I was 15. My grandfather lived in Del Rio most of his later years and is buried there. I have a lot of Mexican friends that I grew up with and I've always loved the culture, the food and the people that I've known. And for some reason I'm learning Spanish this year, and so is my wife, always joking that we should just leave all this and move down there. We have friends that we've worked with that have a couple of small houses down there and they always used to joke that we should go down there and fix them up and run a small grocery business. I'm glad you made this video. It's one of your best Van.

[@TheMrBrendo]

This makes me remember visiting the Canyon de Guadalupe: There is an feeling mixed with a way of being that cannot be put into words that occurs in mexico. Sometimes when im east of San Diego, i think about how this is actually old mexico and my heart sings when i see it thought that lens. Thanks Uncle Van!!

[@ajearlywine4622]

your not alone, my dad adores mexico, the only time ive been i was too young to be able to really experience it all but i have no bad memories of it

[@bassilico2985]

So thankful for you, this video, and all the positive perceptions from tourists!

[@digdrivediy]

Me yesterday: "I have no desire to visit Mexico" Me today: "I wonder if my truck would make it to Mexico?". *Opens marketplace to search for dirt bikes...

[@Copywritingcom]

Another amazing video. Thank you for telling your story this way - it is absolutely remarkable. Big love from your new friend in Mexico. 😀

[@cromtraining2086]

I watch most of youtube sped up on 1.5-2x speed, but never your videos. I savor these.

[@caniplaydrumsforyou]

I was blown away by the overhead wedding/canal shot!

[@JasonEdelman66]

there are many places along the Pacific coast that are Monarch Butterfly sanctuaries, it is awe-inspiring to see and a great life experience.

[@laughlinmcintyre]

Just got back from a month long trip in Baja and was one of my best international experiences yet. I’ve been going there as a kid and have a house near PV, but absolutely can’t say enough good things about Mexico

[@subjectifobjectif]

Wow what a great storyteller. This coming after the Vonnegut introduction. It's time to book up a flight to Mexico.

[@GaryLawrenceTV]

I went to see those butterflies while on a trip. There were so many of them that you could hear air being moved from the flapping of their wings. It was incredible.

[@zane2366]

I went and lived in Oaxaca for 8 months and I feel the same about Mexico, It's such a surreal and lifechanging experience there. I was fortunate enough to see the Monarchs in Valle de Bravo, and to go surfing in Puerto, and to swim in the bioluminescent water. I spent most of my time in Oaxaca the city, and the people there are so nice, the food is amazing, everything about Mexico is just amazing. It was truly life changing. To any and all who have not gone there for an authentic experience away from the tourists beaches and traps I highly recommend taking a trip and seeing what you can find.

[@ronlight7013]

Great essay, much more a narrative journey - shades of Spalding Gray - (with the mystical tones of Swimming to Cambodia) than your previous Spirited Man episodes. I like it! At 14 years old I was taken on a similar overland journey through Mexico and came to feel about the country much as you do. I went back several times - and noticing your having highlighted it on the map - including a high school summer session in Saltillo. Then, at 20 years old, a week-long love affair with a sales clerk in Guadalajara. I do miss México!!!

[@ManuelMoreno-sz7fm]

As a mexican and as a mexican living in Sinaloa(maybe the scariest place for americans) i can say that yes there is alot of cartel problems but if u dont mess with them you should be okay, and theres also this sensationalism we have with narcos especially here because some of the people especially in rural communities get aid from them because of how bad our government is.

[@TheRealKevinNeal]

Thank You Van! This is an awesome story - I've been to Mexico, many times - we're going to Oaxaca City, again, in a few weeks

[@seancollier3781]

I heard the first iteration of this story on Bert Kreischer's podcast. Glad to see it finally become a video!

[@__beer__]

Dude I'm so glad you stared uploading, I subbed years before you had any video haha

[@BenWilson-t7g]

Inspired by your stories this morning! Thank you Van!

[@EthanMcAlpin]

This was incredible. Needed this. Hope your trip is magic.

[@KiwiWButonierce]

Just a couple kilometers more after Puerto Escondido is the most magical place where everything changed for me. Mazunte. Pure magic. Hippie heaven during pandemic. It was such a special 3 month time for me… totally feel you. Bioluminescent swimming is totally worth it even if you die.

[@scottishfanta]

IT feels like you're talking directly to me, just fantastic

[@bonorilla]

El coral blanco el amianto es estamos contaminando de una manera inimitable la alga puede servir como combustible no la estamos, la estamos conservando todo las bosques algas todo kioskos tiburones hay que pensar en los sal como combustible, solares incubadoras no pego no grito no empujo no me importa y adiós , soy una persona normal. Muchas gracias por compartir eso.

[@djstarsign]

Thank you Braxton for telling Van to post the video today!

[@piter97hjap]

As a Mexican my best advice is don't drive at night, just don't

[@mcmaschio]

The way you tell stories is so entertaining and engaging Van … i enjoy watching and learn so much from watching your videos … Thanks Van for creating amazing videos 💯🔥❤️

[@patthemens]

Hey thanks for that! Big shout out on your part for a great country. I agree about the word magic and the way Mexico has made me feel. I've been edging towards taking the van down there for a winter and this might have been the push I wanted 😅

[@DavidRoig]

I’m going in 2 months for my second time, last time I was there for 4 months in taking another 6 months off, I got family in Mexico and also Spanish so I speak the lenguaje but it is really to beautiful to be real I will go full surf and Aldo free diving is crazy

[@pbft.j]

I've never heard somebody talk about my country in that way. I have grown up in the US. I have no memories from Mexico. My entire family tells me about that magic all the time. I have never heard anybody talk like they talk about the country they loved and left for a better life here in the US. Thank you. I would love to visit Mexico more than you know. I just get nervous sometimes. Thank you.

[@romanspataro1688]

continually grateful for your shared perspective, Van

[@mbrt3000]

Mexico is just so fantastic. The people of Mexico are so kind and welcoming. The food is in fact magical.

[@sam_althaus]

beautiful story. your model of the the river scene was breathtaking.

[@buttcoins]

Enjoyed that. Well, i live here in Guatemala with my wife and 2 kids. Been here making our way for the last 13 years. We have a sweet spot on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala if you ever make it that 3 more hours past Mexico, look me up. We built a life jungle gym for the kids and ourselves. Feel welcomed!

[@Dr.Tinkerpaw]

I ran away to Mexico in my 20s back 92. I hitch-hiked from Madison WI. to Austin TX and hung out there for a week, then I got the nerve to hitch into Mexico. I met a guy on my way to Laredo that was on his way to Tabasco. It's a long story with many adventures. It is magic. After living in Mexico, Mexico lives in you. I need to go back.

[@CasContents]

That's funny, I see what you're saying and it gives me chills. I don't have that feeling about Mexico but I certainly feel that whenever I travel to the US. I'm secretly terrified and that probably ignites the thrill I experience - and the creativity that pours out of me once I get back home.

[@Adam_B]

Best channel on youtube right here!

[@JeffAdairKTM530]

Thank you sharing this great story

[@DavidRoig]

Minute 12 he is talking about Chacagua, magic… he is describing what si experience and I will do again this year

[@kevinfager.]

I watched the live stream earlier (not live) after a late night of talking on the phone for possibly a record 3.5+ hours with a woman I’ve only known physically exists for 7 days. Van touched on so many talking points this new friend and I talked about last night. And it keeps happening. Since the start of this channel. Not every video…but at least 1/3 a major point will be something I was just thinking about. Even just referencing something. Like I put a bunch of Vonnegut novels I never read in an online cart and he talks about Breakfast of Champions the next video. It’s bizarre and makes me so ecstatic. Not sure what it means or if it does mean anything other than I will continue to watch and look forward to being inspired.

[@sanshirs]

Beautiful narration. Thanks for Sharing Van !!

[@va11ah16]

Love all of your content. Favorite channel on youtube and it isn't close.

[@andymagoon9352]

Hello mi friend, I’m from Mexico and I’m exactly from that place where all the butterflies are. It’s call Mariposa Monarca. It’s great but numbers of butterflies are going down by the years.

[@dannysantos1266]

I like your wonderment and the way you tell your story. I hope you get to go back soon.

[@TCGreggy]

You’re great, Van! Your story telling is great. Btw I spotted your nervous camera tick…you touch your glasses a lot from being nervy, got you.

[@wizkeyjack]

I feel this way about Scotland. Thanks for the films and insight! :j

[@audiovisualrangel]

Tnaks a lot for this. Greetings from México City

[@vilvero]

This channel is magical.

[@jimmyreyes8096]

Great content Dan!!!

[@wmartonejr]

Looking forward to seeing this trip on your channel.

[@vito3608]

Hi Van. Would you ever make phone wallpapers for your patreon subscribers? I was looking for a new wallpaper today and then that idea just clicked in my head. "Man, I wish I had a Spirited Man wallpaper." I said. "It would remind me to be better each time I looked at my phone." Just a cool idea. I love your work man! big hugs from chile.

[@beiscarlata5690]

A pesar de estar bien versado en inglés y otras lenguas, no puedo evitar escribir lo siguiente en español. Aprecio mucho los videos que haces, Van, y fue valioso encontrarme con este. Por otro lado, más importante, quisiera compartirte lo siguiente. A la mano de mi apreciación, hay un sentimiento mexicano, sino es que acaso centro y/o sudamericano, desde el cual siento una sutil necesidad de expresar algún tipo de agradecimiento hacia los extranjeros de países colonizadores(capitalistas), como el tuyo, cuando hablan de nuestras naciones de manera decorosa. Tal agradecimiento surge cuando personas como tú intentan enmendar la mala fama que naciones como la tuya le han forjado a las nuestras en el paso de los años (hay que recordar que los inversores principales de los narcocarteles son los extranjeros "desarollados". La violencia en México tiene causas internacionales que personas como tú llegan a ignorar, no por negligencia sino acaso ingenuidad). No obstante, desprecio este sentimiento. Tal sentimiento que he señalado como "algún tipo de agradecimiento" (y que fue nombrado así, en primera instancia, por motivos retóricos y pedagógicos) no es más que un sentido de dignidad que de siempre hemos poseído (y confundido con agradecimiento), respecto a nuestra cultura y vida (LebensWelt), y la cuál, al llegar esta clase de momentos decorosos, se deja destellar en el orgullo de un amor propio que no suele dejarse relucir a causa de la vergüenza de la precariedad socioeconómica y política latente en nuestras infraestructuras; precariedad mayormente causada por las naciones que nos explotan, y vergüenza producida de manera meramente patológica por la misma ridícula, y cínica, subordinación internacional. Así como desprecio tal sentimiento, me enfurece ver paisanos agradeciendo cualquier tipo de propaganda hecha a nuestro país. La pandemia ha infestado nuestras calles con extranjeros prepotentes e ignorantes, nihilistas y vividores/rastacueros. Lo único que han hecho es gentrificar, alzar los precios de vida y ensuciar. Han hecho del país un paraíso del consumo: nos joden y se van cuando no hay nada más qué joder. Muchos de ustedes viven acá mientras ganan en dólares o en euros, no pagan siquiera impuestos y están en visas de turista indefinidas. Extienden sus negocios y hacen outsourcing: ustedes siguen ganando en su moneda mientras a nosotros nos pagan una miseria (aún cuando esta miseria da para vivir mejor que el 60-90% del resto de nuestra población, y eso en el mejor de los casos). Sin duda, se trata de problemas mayormente estructurales, pero hay acciones concretas y efectivas que, cultivadas y hechas costumbre, pueden aportar a acrecentar comunidades acefálicas, es decir, post-nacionales. Una verdadera comunidad mundial, una diaspora que cuida el lugar donde habita en su momento y no sólo va a explotar servilismo a la vez que lo cultiva, con la pretensión de vacacionar. Si te están cobrando 6-7$US por algo que en tu país te cobrarían 90$US, no les des 6-7$US. Aprende a hablar español transaccional, como para ordenar en un restaurante o pedir instrucciones. Cuida la naturaleza. Paga impuestos. Comportate de manera decente con la puta gente. Aprende a vivir en el puto mundo que llegas a habitar. No seas un simple turista indiferente: todos les odiamos y si fuera por mí conspiraría contra ustedes. Nada de esto es dicho con resentimiento, sino con un amor furioso, "a great love that would crush the human world"(Sean Bonney). Ya te habrás dado cuenta de qué manera este comentario no va dirigido a ti sino a cierto tipo de persona. Deja caer el cuerpo, Cuídate

[@justu9641]

Solo puedo esperar que logre leer lo que escribiste. Por más estéticamente lindo y bien hecho que esté el video, y su contenido en general, si es chocante escucharlo describir la "magia de México" como, entre otros, esos momentos donde consiguió pagar una fracción del valor del trabajo que recibía. Creo que honestamente tiene la buena intención de desestereotipizar a México, pero si duele un poco que uno de los momentos marcantes de su viaje, o que al menos decide contar con ilusión es encontrar a gente dando un servicio barato.

[@ScaleofTwo]

This is so wild. We just got married and are headed to Puerto Escondido in a few hours. This made me even more excited than I was.

[@tlacaelelc9584]

Thank you for sharing. If you ever go please visit Yucatán. As the rest of Mexico it will blow your mind. I have family in many places if you ever need assistance.

[@JuggaknotPunch]

dope vid as always Van!!

[@richardl.p.solosky7530]

SPOT ON DUDE!

[@rendericeib4513]

I'm from Mexico, recently I visited Atlanta and some of the surrounding cities. Down town didn't amaze me, but the smaller cities, the houses and neighborhoods nested among nature just made me fall in love with Georgia. Lakes, small ice cream parlors. Nice people, specially the black community, unforgettable.

[@gerthum]

I rented a house in Mexico for 2 Months and took my family. It was great. I had 3 girls under 5 at the time. It had its challenges, but was totally worth it, and i would do it again. Enjoy the majestic Mexico Van

[@Luigi88765]

I'm an Argentinian currently in Puerto Escondido and I can honestly say the magic is alive and well

[@gordoafro]

Hello, Mr. Neistat. Watch all your videos, you inspire me in a certain way no one ever did. Just wanted to tell you that im a mexican fílmaker and journalist and felt sad about this video. Mexicans we cant think of the so called magic of our country cause we are tired of thinking how the basic rights are completly erased by a failed state. Were living the worst violence to the women who are being kidnapped and killed everyday. The state tells lies everyday at the news, one of mexico City metro lines fall down Killing people and the Governor blame the company that made the checking inform they had an agénda just to blame her when it was obvious to anyone that the metro didnt had maintence. I mean even if we live here its so hard to be mexican knowing all of this, you know the president? He makes daily press conferences where he says the journalists who investigate and Wanna tell all this truths are against him, and you know here we have no mass shootings but in this country they kill a journalist or a human rights defender everyday week. I feel sad Watching your video cause more than thinking in the paradise we have i wonder everyday every single day how can i go live anywhere else. Thanks for your videos and craft made me reflect and think is my favorite KZbin Channel, think im an spirited man too.

[@story-videos]

You are the best.l learnt from you to turn back and check out what i pass in the past.long life with you spirited man.

[@jeffmoore8607]

I took a surf trip down to Baja and we had our truck jacked while we were in the water. Happened at K65. All I had was a surfboard and a wetsuit 😅

[@camfasching3022]

Hey van , this is cameron F. at 2371 oxford. ya know the casey , lon, and the blue train hang out. i would love to see your brother again. we have two smokes to smoke.. luv ya and tell cas.. peace

[@cjmedson]

Where nothing works and everything works out…. So true.

[@redbull_Yarick]

Love your stories! It's very interesting

[@martinhendry]

Great photos Van

[@LazerNutz]

Van just FYI I know you are new to LA but every tire place almost here fixes flats for FREE. Big O, Just Tires, Big Brand. All free whether you bought the tires there or not. They only charge $90 for that in NYC.

[@JasonMichaelKotarski]

I love Oaxaca, I studied with the staff at ZAMA (Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán) at Monte Alban. It was a experience of my life/ career! Dang you're going to hit 500k before I even get to 5k. Better grind harder.