WE QUIT OUR JOBS and are MOVING TO ALASKA!!!

In this exciting video, we announce that we've quit our jobs as international school teachers to become full-time KZbinrs. We're moving to Alaska with an epic road trip from Key West, Florida to Dead Horse, Alaska, creating the USA's longest road trip. 🌴➡️❄️
Moving back to Alaska has always been a dream. We'll share our new life in Alaska, including the unique lifestyle and breathtaking landscapes. Our cross-country drive will take us through some of the most stunning parts of the USA, making this family road trip unforgettable. 🏞️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Follow our journey as we travel from Florida to Alaska, document life in Alaska, and offer tips for anyone considering a move to Alaska. We quit our jobs to travel the world, and this move is just the beginning of our adventure. 🌍✨
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🗺️ ABOUT US
We’re Jonathan and Kelly, and we’re excited to have you join us on our new adventure. After spending nine incredible years teaching overseas in India, Dubai, and Indonesia, we’ve retired from international teaching and are moving back to our new house in Alaska.
We’ve kicked off an epic road trip from Key West, Florida to Dead Horse, Alaska-USA's longest road trip! Our journey is all about exploring the world, discovering new experiences, and creating lasting memories as a family. We hope our vlogs inspire you to explore new places, embrace new challenges, and enjoy life’s adventures.
Join us as we hit the road, explore new destinations, and share our love for travel and family life. Let’s discover the world together!
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0:00 Huge Channel News
1:06 Why We Went Overseas
5:11 Why We Are Moving Back to the USA
9:42 What's Next...
13:23 The Map!
14:48 The Route!
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[@johnc3886]

So, you just used me to pay off your student debts ?!!! Boo-hoo. Just kidding. This decision to travel 9 years ago was so brave and awesome. So thrilled and happy for you all. Everything is coming together with Alaska as your family base, while still being able travel from time to time. Try something NEW and see where it goes. Good for your wonderful family. Keep going !!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Ha! Thanks so much, John! I really appreciate your comment.

[@johnc3886]

@@CyrusTheVirus187 We all clearly understand how you got your nickname.

[@KL-di8pe]

Love the new plan of your channel. Wil definitely continue to support the bags packed family on KZbin. So glad that we will be able to keep seeing funny Forest, Cedar and Granite. They are cool kids! Enjoy the road trip and can't wait to watch the Key West vlog.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!!

[@SM-wf9by]

I'm a 77 y old living in Perth Australia and an avid fan of bags packed and have been watching your travels around Asia with those amazing kids of yours. Looking forward to seeing your new adventures unfold and learn more about the parts of USA rarely seen. Good luck with your new venture and stay safe on your travels ❤❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Wow! Thank you so much. Your support means a lot.

[@alyciacahn663]

Congrat! Excellent news to have you back in the USA! Love ❤ to you and family!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@theexplorervlogchannel4094]

Do fishing under the snow...and camping...I saw that to the KZbinr also their in Alaska.

[@watchyoutube7194]

Really like your videos, and l hv witnessed how amazing your kids are growing up. I am sure other viewers of your channel will continue to support you as full-time content creators.

[@teeyiu]

How exciting! All the best to your family! 🚙🚙

[@raelenecreed5513]

What an amazing journey. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@southerngirlcityliving3480]

Hi from Chicago! Welcome back home! You have a great adventure planned and it's going to be great! I'm looking forward to every video. Be safe❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@pauldobson5709]

We are full time KZbinrs (2M subs). I was teaching English overseas in Korea (3 years) Hong Kong (22 years). Bought our near million dollar house here in Edmonton, Alberta with no bank. We wish you the best on your channel.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, Paul!

[@PraveenSingh-vw5ni]

Wonderful plan. All the best for the new journey. The vlogs will be exciting

[@k-kaptoppers5197]

Love your content and I am so excited to see your upcoming videos! Love that you guys are going through South Dakota! There is so much to do there and absolutely one of my favorite places!

[@DilSinghh]

All the best Jonathan, Kelly and to all you kiddos. Love you all. Keep up the amazing work. Lots of love from UK.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!

[@lucidilly7768]

Hello Bags Packed Family!!!, I have never subcribed to any chanel before, both of you and family is such a delight of humbleness and humility, love, respect and kindness.... so much love from your family that you show to the peolple and cultures you guys come to meet on your journeys. The love both of you have for the world and for your childrens, shows in your childrens too, your childrens have such love, kindness and respect to the people and culture they see and interact with, they enjoy and immerse themselves with the cultture and food and show love, appreciation and respect to their loving parents too. You both and kids will be bless with love and good health, all the best on your journey in life and career, you guys are such are a blessing to watch, and this has made me to subscribe to your channel. love Dylan x

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hey Dylan! Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Really means a lot to our family. Have a great day.

[@philitup13]

I'm a Filipino working in the Middle East and such a huge fan of your Family and your channel. Good Luck on your new journey!

[@sabasnx]

YAY ! Such an exciting news!!!!

[@mscarlarn]

Welcome home!! Excited to see the new adventures.

[@matts-7566]

another my fav youtubers from Alaska, cant wait to enjoy your videos there ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Wow, thank you!

[@syh9426]

Congratulations to your new chapter. Don't forget Asia, especially Indonesia. We will always support your channel ❤️. I hope you hit 500k subscribers this year.

[@Kelly.BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 🙏 Indonesia is part of our story and where the kids grew up, so we will be back ❤

[@EmmaWalker-tu6jp]

🫨 you gave me heart failure! I thought you were going to say you were hanging up the KZbin boots! So glad you’re sticking around! 🙌 looking forward to following along on your next chapter 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Ha! We're definitely sticking around for a little while longer! 😜

[@addicted2me]

Good call as a couple/parents Everything that u guys decided is positive. Ur kids learn cultures get to have an open mind. U get closer and get to know ur family closer. Everything is in good direction. I am rooting for you guys. Always looking forward for ur videos Us is a big area!! Looking forward!!

[@Ginge1164]

Alaska vlogs always do well. The food shopping vlogs always do well. I’m from the UK and I watch a lot of families in Alaska. You’ve obviously popped up on my KZbin because the title says ‘Alaska’ People are so intrigued by Alaska and the lifestyle, smaller villages, etc. Good Luck guys. I’ve subscribed

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much! I bet we follow some of the same people. :-)

[@lisamargaret6751]

So Excited for this Road trip in America!! This is going to be fun!!

[@andyz1979]

cant wait for your road trip video, must be so exciting!

[@laureparliament707]

So excited for your family! Can’t wait to follow your journey! God bless and safe travels!❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@alicecs452]

Excellent news on your new chapter! Excited to see the brilliant future unfold for your family. Wish you all a fun and successful journey in life!

[@carolyngregory9354]

I’m excited about your new adventure, finally arriving in one of my favorite states, beautiful Alaska.

[@Sunnybrook234]

This is so exciting. Veer right to NC and Ill show you around the coast! Blessings for a safe and funfilled adventure. Look forward to seeing Alaska thru your eyes in thr fall. Wishing you much success.....😊

[@lorraineoduro-bonsrah9566]

You are an amazing family! Can’t wait to see your next adventures!

[@tjeffrey830]

WOW! What a surprise! I was just thinking recently after your last video, in regards to the kids. Like they are growing up real quick and have not been living in the States, also about high school and college etc...I think it's a good time to go home to Alaska now. A new chapter for both of you and your lovely kids! All the very best! Love from Singapore ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much, Jeffery! You really summed up our thought process.

[@lucifersbride669]

I cannot wait to be part of your family's journey to Alaska! ❤❤❤

[@chalayan]

All the best to being a full-time ytubers and live back in states. Look forward to the long road trip to Alaska.

[@jackrose7977]

I'm looking forward to watching the new adventures!

[@margospica6429]

Sounds exciting! Wishing you safe travels ❤. God Bless

[@florence75349]

So excited for this new chapter in your lives and also looking forward to every step of your upcoming road trip! It’s gonna be an amazing series! 😃

[@jemmywilliam6821]

Wish you all the best on your road trip across America & your future plans 🙏

[@suechilders6832]

Happy for your future will surely follow you won’t comment much eye problems Praying for it Blessings to all Beautiful Family Love and Prayers

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS, LOTS OF LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO KIDS

[@nev.paulpere]

Go for it, trip sounds so good 👍👍. Wish I was going . 🎉 I am so glad for you guys.

[@user-so7yz2qi7s]

Fabulous life choices by an amazing family, wishing you all the very best and looking forward to your next adventures!

[@angelasofia7726]

Very exciting! I can't wait to see it all! May God guide your journey!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-ke6xy4lk8v]

I always look forward to your videos. Safe travels as you make your way to Alaska!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!

[@trudyyurina5473]

Welcome Home!! This is gonna be good!

[@Jim-sb7wt]

Wow! How exciting! Keep being amazing parents and also following your dreams! Cheers to you all!

[@kabardarialamgaib1449]

That's a wise and at the same time exciting decision Jonathan and Kelly! Look forward very much to the epic US road trip!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@kathyherbert9805]

Looks like it’s going to be a great trip can’t wait I live in Australia so it’s great see you traveling sharing love Kathy from Australia

[@susangantzler7786]

I am so excited to see you come back. I love Alaska and videos about it !!

[@suz0000]

Love your channel & so happy for you!

[@p4161]

Love your channel. You guys are awesome. Thank you and please more video for us. ❤❤❤

[@maryjotesauro9295]

I am excited for you!

[@christinet8554]

Very bold move but I like it because I am sure you will push more videos. I will Definitely continue to support you …. Love from all the way from Singapore. Loving your channel. You have my vote, for sure! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We really appreciate your support!

[@jewels7832]

This is going to be exciting for you all. Can't wait to see your new adventures. You guys are in my state, Florida east coast 😊

[@nickiejones7934]

Fantastic, !!. Thank uou gor your background as I am a new subscription since end of last year. Admire your backgrounds, your kids are fortunate to travel with adventures. Blessings ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ButcherBeynon]

I am so excited for you guys. Building and living the dream. The kids are so lucky to have such wonderful, attentive parents who allow so many opportunities. I will continue to be glued to the channel going forward. Well done, both. I wish you all the luck in the world.

[@ButcherBeynon]

Also - the route you are going to be taking is fascinating to me. As someone from Wales, UK - we tend to get shown the same parts of the US over and over. This seems like a much more insightful route. I can't wait to see new stuff from the US that I wouldn't normally see. If I could turn my notifications on more than once, I would 🤣

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s absolutely or pleasure! We’re very excited for the trip!

[@jenm5540]

Excited to follow your journeys! Congrats on your success 🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@robertjordan3050]

What a brilliant channel I have been watching you for years so proud of yer for making them decisions in your lifes especially in the kids lifes what a fantastic life to be brought into, fantastic parents you should be proud

[@phamminhdung4765]

Woww ! Lookingg forwards to seeing your upcoming videos

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Shrutiashi]

I am from Atlanta, would love to meet you all. I am a huge fan of your channel and how you all have grown over the years. Very excited about your transition back to USA.

[@sandrarose4304]

Ooh how exciting ,can't wait to watch your adventures x

[@lucyg100]

Looking forward to this, safe travels!❤

[@rebeccahelga32]

Your energy is bursting through my tv, lol. I'm excited for your new adventures. Lucky kids!

[@holmqvistlars]

What a great way to turn the channel round. Have a great and safe journey.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks 👍

[@teaandthea]

so exciting! i cannot wait for this new series 🎉

[@bangquach5739]

I’m new to your channel for a week now and can’t get enough of your videos. Can’t wait to see your families road trip videos. Your kids are so well behave too. ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome aboard. :-)

[@sandyn812]

Hard work has paid off! Great job and good luck. Looking forward to see what lies ahead😊

[@anna40299]

How exciting for your new chapter! Can't wait to see your new videos ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! 😃

[@yvonnecc12]

Families to bring you active hard work, I like to see your Channel very much. Thank you very much for and support you❤❤🎉🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@benneddify]

bakal menarik perjalanannya🤩

[@gfxrebel410]

Awesome news' will be so interesting seeing the USA through you guys' ❤

[@Razrsharpfoodle]

So happy for you guys, think this shift to full time KZbin is gonna be awesome! Can’t wait to see all your new adventures 🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much!!

[@canadianmoose9010]

Hey guys, make sure you pass through Calgary, Banff Alberta Canada. I live in Calgary!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

The drive from Calgary up to Banff is probably one of the most beautiful in the world, but take Highway 1A ,not the main highway. it is the original part of the trans Canada the highway and the scenery is just exquisite. Lots of rest stops in between as well.

[@SpicyKimchi-]

I’m excited to see your Alaska adventures. I never expected your lives to be in one place too long, so this isn’t too surprising to me. Good luck on your new adventure!

[@ThaddeusDong]

Looking forward to your epic road trip videos! Hope to see you in Michigan! Safe travels!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@NelsYouTube]

yeaaaaaaah full time KZbinrs woohoo 🎉 can’t wait for your videos showcasing Alaska and future travel videos around the world

[@jenakins1509]

Nice! Can't wait for the videos.

[@bethlef5168]

So excited!!!

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

Yayyy!!! Congratulations guys. So happy for you!! ❤. We will continue to follow you guys. Happy and safe travels!! 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!! We are all very excited for Alaska life!!

[@scouse97]

Fantastic news can’t wait to join you on your new adventures, have an amazing time and drive safe

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Can't wait!

[@nadiakotze8198]

So excited for you guys, can't wait for all the videos. This is going to be great and so much fun.😅😊❤❤❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yay! Thank you!

[@adriennegerst6049]

So happy for you all! I remember the first videos! You have built this from ground up--enjoy the adventure ahead. It was especially fun to watch your plan laid out on the map.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks Adrienne! We miss you guys! I hope you’re enjoying your summer vacation! Give our best to your family. :-)

[@NewYorksWorstDrivers]

Congratulations and welcome back to the greatest country in the world! Can't wait to see your new vlogs from the United States! Good luck back pack family!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the support!

[@user-bf9rh3bp5o]

❤❤❤❤ ❤ to see new video 🎉🎉

[@estherfoo4116]

M so happy with you guys’ decision. Yr explanation & indication of the map is super 👏

[@jeanwhite6693]

Welcome home Can't wait to see your adventures going through America. Love that the children are going to see what America looks like. Be safe, and you're doing a great job. ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes! Thank you!

[@tonycasey3183]

That sounds like an epic plan. It would be lovely to see you bring the kids on a history field trip to the UK and mainland Europe in the future. Good luck with everything the future holds.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much Tony!

[@Mdbrsgr08]

My family drove to Fairbanks from Virginia when I was 12 long before the internet! I still have great memories of the places we stopped along the way. Enjoy!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That is awesome!

[@siesonaladventures]

Epic!!🎉

[@Melissa.Melissa_]

I’m very happy for you guys! I wish you guys the very best!! -NY

[@ryansager6100]

Welcome home!!! Can’t wait to visit you in Alaska.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, Ryan!! Anytime! Miss you guys.

[@rosejack5803]

Wow! This sounds exciting, looking forward to all your new adventures ❤❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yay! Thank you!

[@heruhurrahh47]

I'm happy for youtube continue, waiting to next journey.😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much 😀

[@grahamwood9842]

Your kids are soo going to benefit from this adventure. Look forward to your journey.

[@terriprobst4680]

Yayyy I am so looking forward to watching your new journey videos ❤. Safe travels

[@user-jc3lq5qj4k]

I love your channel, thank you for sharing your family life with us, cannot wait for the next adventures x with regards Meg and Katie

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much! I hope you guys are enjoying you summer!

[@hilares-adventures2429]

congratulations on your amazing move, I think it will be a fantastic experience for your children and also yourselves, cant wait to follow along with this next epic trip, hugs all, regards Hilare ( Australia)

[@sydney8382]

Wow long journey i’ll be watching, safe travels 👍

[@jimjohnson3807]

No matter where you guys go i will always be supporting because you guys are the sweetest family ever. Love n hugs to you guys and wishing you all the very best for your new venture.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@michele9159]

Can’t wait to follow your epic journey to AK!!

[@debscatena]

Good Luck for everything, what a journey!

[@hungo7720]

At the end of the day, home often renders a sense of belonging that is indissoluble. It is great to see you guys return to Alaska and I am craving for more amazing videos from your family in the US. What an audacious and tenacious family😊!

[@FKVlogs14]

Great family planning guys. Hope everything turns out well. Goodluck for the future.. will be waiting for more vlogs from you guys

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much! 😊