WE'RE IN ADELAIDE (first time in South Australia's capital)

[@goosedoesvideogames]

As a South Australian, this video is epic

[@justiceO8149]

If you ever get back SA way, come to the Eyre Peninsula, so much wild coastal Blueberry accessible country and kangaroos :)

[@goosedoesvideogames]

@@justiceO8149 don’t worry, I went there just a couple months ago, it’s stunning

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Heaps good!

[@janebrooking5232]

Adelaide is definitely my favourite Australian city. It still feels like a country town. It is comfortably walkable and has the most amazing vibe.

[@iggyblitz8739]

Yet it's not a country town, a small city with all the facilities of a capital city.

[@Mtorrcom]

Am from Sydney, moved to Adelaide, never going back, lifestyle is good.

[@heatherisaacs1039]

I am so lucky to live in Adelaide ❤❤

[@mrmarecki1]

Tia's happiness at the animal park reached 11/10 😀I'm glad you had such a great experience.

[@Starfireaw11]

The kangaroo was pretty happy when it was eating out of the bag too, judging by its raging boner.

[@gregmccallum3124]

If leaving on 25th, make sure to get to Canberra to the War Memorial and museum. 25th April is ANZAC Day, a very special day for our fallen military personnel and their families. It starts with a dawn service.

[@jasgem76]

This was one if favourite videos of australia so far. Tia just looked like she was in heaven. Also, that postcard is beautiful. Well done Tia

[@hollieollieollie]

Make sure you stop in Mt Gambier on your way to Victoria! We just did a lap of Australia and it was one of our favourite spots. Look up the sinkhole gardens and the blue lake. And don’t miss the Scroll Queens bakery 😊

[@tareskisloki8579]

I've seen so many videos of the standard backpacker route (Melbourne/ Sydney/ Gold Coast), that it's genuinely refreshing to see an outsiders perspective on the more quintesential parts of the country, the parts that Aussies put on their own bucket lists. You're also very good at making an entertaining vlog. Look forward to much more.

[@linyep]

I’m an Aussie teacher and I just taught my kids about the Emu War a few weeks ago, initially the kids didn’t believe me either … I’m really enjoying your videos . Such nice Americans .

[@DavidHawkins-s7u]

If you come to Adelaide again and you like museums, you should go to Port Adelaide. There is the national railway museum, maritime museum, aircraft musem and military vehicle museum all within a reasonable walking distance along with some fine heritage buildings throughout the port. On the port river they have boat tours and you may see some dolphins. I can attest to this as having done all of them as an Adelaide born/living citizen.

[@Deugzo1]

So glad you guys enjoyed my home town!! Adelaide is a sleepy but beautiful coastal city!!

[@iggyblitz8739]

Not sleepy anymore with so.msny festivals ! ;)

[@jama211]

@@iggyblitz8739 As an Adelaidean it does wake up in autumn, our best season. Not too hot, not too cold, but also not spring which alternates between cold, hot and stormy. Autumn is consistent, the best time to visit.

[@iKozak99]

I love seeing people who aren't from here enjoying their time here. I think I often take for granted how cool Adelaide actually is.

[@jennab1049]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed Cleland, it’s mine and my daughters favourite wildlife park. I’m born and bred in Adelaide SA and love my state. We are definitely underrated but I like that we’re a bit of a hidden gem. Enjoy your time in Australia 🇦🇺

[@AlexPardo192]

I never thought about Australia as a destination before but you guys make it look way more awesome through the exposure you've given it. Not a huge nature person but wow the huge variety in landscapes that seem alien is really cool

[@PeteV.53]

Come on down! You will be most welcome😊

[@heatherjay8802]

Check out Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia, if you’re interested in diverse landscapes, as despite its name, it’s not just about the wildlife, though that’s pretty impressive. There’s stunning beaches - with Stokes Bay named best in the world for 2023 - unusual rock formations - such as Remarkable Rocks - craggy cliffs and wonderful walks - including Admiral’s Arch - great wineries, talented artists and artisans, delicious locally made honey along, with all manner of food treats and much, much more! Hope you get to visit someday.

[@EH23831]

Come on down, mate! There’s way more than just nature…

[@petermcculloch4933]

Australia is not alien to me.Australia is my home.

[@peterkehoe481]

Greatest country in the world bar none. Eternally thankful to have been born in this country and to live in it.

[@courtneyballestero9714]

Whew! i was worried about y’all!! I kept saying to my husband, “I hope the kids are alright?!” and glad the hubcaps are baaaaaaaack! Woohoo! Postcard: Marty & Courtney Ballestero

[@morayeel776]

The joy in Tia's soul with the animals 😂❤

[@silverbenny]

Glad to see you both enjoyed the National Park!! But Adelaide is known as the City of Churches. And also a little fun fact: Echinas and Platypus are the only two mammals in the world that lay eggs.

[@Karl-going-solo]

Echidnas sometimes known as spiny anteaters are monotremes (egg-laying mammals) belonging to the family Tachyglossidae.

[@iggyblitz8739]

It really should be changed to the City of Festivals, it's not exactly a super religious place in general now so why not.

[@nicholasfoong3866]

Round trip to the US and back is an insane level of dedication to Australia. Grats to Tia's brother on the wedding!

[@Beaut_Beau]

The joy i now have deep in my soul from watching you two over the last few months is immense, thank you so much for sharing your travels with us!

[@bobbiegiese2575]

Seeing Tia’s smile from all of the animals makes my heart smile. We love watching you guys. We always look forward to your videos.

[@dtec30]

echidnas are almost like a spikey wombat only a bit lower to the ground and wombats can move quite quickly when they want to also wombats not so good for the front of the car when driving at speed (generally moreso found in places like mount kosiosko (new south wales ski area)

[@AndrewB1971]

The parklands surrounding Adelaide served as a line of defence against enemy cannon fire. The Adelaide CBD is a square mile, (North Terrace to South Terrace, West Terrace to East Terrace), and the original parklands were a mile deep on all sides, providing the perfect distance to evade the range of the enemy's cannons at the time of settlement. It's good to see that you enjoyed your time here.

[@Taiyaki4Me]

What a great vid! So much fun seeing all the joy visiting with the animals brought to Tia - very sweet. And that postcard looks professionally done - very talented! Glad you are staying down under a little longer - looking forward to more fun adventures! ☀️

[@sjmoss1978]

The joy emanates from Tia being so happy seeing our local Aussie animals! Glad you guys got to visit a sanctuary, its so great and they look after the animals so well. Wonderful drawing also Tia! Be sure to explore the Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf and the wine country if that's your thing!

[@troyheinrich2314]

Welcome to Adelaide! It was amazing meeting you both today. You guys are awesome!

[@eufrocinawakley2243]

Thank you for visiting my country. Known as a God country. Keep smiling Tia.

[@goulash75]

Tia is just like one of those super cute little puppies where, when it is excited, the tail wags the dog. She gets excited with her whole body. So contagious and fun to watch. PS, if I haven't insulted you too much, I'd love a postcard please. *^^*

[@JordanandEmily]

Our Home City!! So glad you guys enjoyed yourself there, it's an absolute gem. Also a big fan of Chevs accent when you said 'Melbourne' at 15:23 sounded like a local!

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

I really love how, when you have a longer time in a country, you really get into the spirit of the places you visit. I think the best example was when you were in Thailand but Australia is a close second. I will be following you until to have completed this world odyssey, which maybe/ hopefully will never end. You are such engaging people that it is a joy to travel with you. Thank you so much.

[@chuckamoo]

You two are so much fun to watch and your smiles light up my tv screen. Tia your face when you held that Koala in your arms was magical. Looking forward to the rest of your travels and when you return to amazing Australia.

[@channellemokalei270]

Watching you both appreciate my hometown was so heartwarming.

[@downundarob]

I was homesick at about 90 seconds into this video, and it just kept on going, Adelaide has a definite feel about it that I think is unique in Australia

[@just_passing_through]

My favourite Australian city. Hope to live there again one day

[@brianjewell6832]

Hope you made it to Haighs Chocolates in Rundle mall ….notice Adelaide has power poles made out of concrete and steel …”stobie poles…lack of termite resistant tall trees !

[@michellecameron5850]

Pity you missed the Eyre Peninsula and the Yorke Peninsula because they are both great places to visit and stunning. There is so much to see and do around South Australia though.

[@mrrobg61]

There is a theory that the Dingo is descendant from the Asiatic Wolf and is in fact part of the Spitz family. And thank you for reminding me how wonderful my home town is!

[@FSVR54]

You gotta get up to Cairns

[@shelleyjubb]

How great is that little bounce in Tia’s step when she is excited about something, reminds me of all the history Tia saw In Japan finally after studying about it. The postcard looks amazing Tia weld one on creating your own. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you guys with the great ocean road exploration.

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

The look on your face was funny. Tia could not stop smiling. Glad you got to see some of Australian wildlife

[@SomeSadRocks]

7:17 I saw this and realised I’ve been there! Saw a MASSIVE brown snake in those rocks like 15 years ago! Fun memories hahaha

[@casuallycasual324]

As an Adelaidian who moved to Sydney this video is so comforting to watch. Thank you

[@matthewsmith1547]

When coming through Geelong drop in to our house and we can do dinner.

[@DT-Dont]

WELCOME TO ADELAIDE!!!

[@connielee5164]

I’m so happy for Tia that she finally got to see her Australian animals 🥰 the koala face was the best

[@omarllama]

The Mediterranean climate is something special, and you don’t find it in many places, mainly the Mediterranean region, California, and parts of South Australia. If you’ve never lived in it, it’s hard to explain. The air feels so fresh, and you get plenty of sunshine without that heavy, sticky humidity. It’s just a really comfortable way to live. I grow up in a similar climate and am now suffering in Canada. Wish me luck mate. Amazing video by the way, you made my day, thank you very much.

[@MarkCMoran]

+1 for Tia drawing future postcards. That's a great idea! Maybe after a year you can put the 12 month collection up for sale? That would be awesome!

[@margaret-anncopeland8390]

This is great! We live in Adelaide, and it was lovely to see you have such a great time - Tia's love of animals made me happy! I am really pleased that you got to visit Cleland, we always take OS visitors there - it's a wonderful up close and personal opportunity to see native animals - and so close to the city. You both have a great eye for what to capture and I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves here in our beautiful, small-scale city. Enjoy your trip to Melbourne - one day you must visit Kangaroo Island - it didn't get that name for nothing! and I hope you pop/popped into beautiful Robe on your way south

[@ryangibbins8196]

I bet that Koala was just as excited to hold a Tia. I missed you guys, was worried you might've hung up the camera. I look forward to your episodes more than the Mandalorian..

[@marcn5733]

Glad Tia got to meet some animals, finally! Safe travels, guys!

[@brenthartman502]

We are near Cleland Wildlife Park and have seen all the decades of care and struggles (bushfire disasters etc) that have endured. A magical place and the people are great. So glad you liked our part of this world. Cheers 😄👍

[@anitaangel3755]

So glad you guys are doing well!! The animals are SO cute! Tia looked like she loved it ! Be safe and love you

[@sunnydayz7232]

Wow such a lovely vid. I'm starting to feel like a worried parent when you don't post for a few days...😂 Blueberry had broken down or you've given up on eating boring sandwiches & headed off home. Yay so good you made it safely. Great pic with koala and Great Australian Bight postcard is magic. You should be getting FREE entrance into all these places you visit & as VIP's with the positive promotion you do!!!. 😃 Tourism Australia should have you on their payroll. ⭐

[@beardymcbeardface69]

I'll be 51 later this year and I've done lots of bushwalking in that time, and I've only ever seen a single echidna in the wild (near Springwood in the Blue Mountains).

[@ArterialCanine]

Did you know South Australia also has a totally unique light / power pole called the stobie or stobie pole. They are not used anywhere else in Australia.

[@kevinohara2618]

when you are down in melbourne, you must go to philip island and see the penguin parade, every night they come in from the sea and head to their burrows, you can sometimes get very close to them later in the car park, great experience getting to see wild penguins

[@tamaravanhees1749]

As someone who was born in South Australia and use to live in Adelaide I'm loving seeing from your eyes. I love Adelaide, to me it's the best city in Australia. It's a big country town 😊

[@anarukira4042]

Tia. You are indeed rare. Smiling 24/7.

[@DaveMcGarry]

I moved to Adelaide 10 years ago from Manchester, England and love it. Glad you enjoyed your time here 👍🏻

[@alexadelaide]

Nice to see you guys scored some excellent weather too

[@kimdennis3078]

Tia experiencing the joy of cuddling a koala was magical. Australia is a land of wonders and you are enjoying some of the best of it. Keep putting the good videos out. 😊

[@rdpeake]

started watching your current trip and went back to watch this one. in case you are going through Adelaide again and want to see a different wildlife park and scenic drive - check out the gorge wildlife park. And monarto if you're heading east via the freeway.

[@kezzfromoz5461]

So happy you are both enjoying my home country and I am happy to see you are meeting some friendly locals. I would love the postcard, so beautiful Tia

[@chrisgeorge4288]

The weird lighthouse thing is a trigonometry point from when the city was surveyed

[@dhall4363]

This series of videos has been a great watch. Never gets old watching peoples reactions when they meet the local wild life. There is a park just east of Melbourne called Cardinia Reservoir Park where you can picnic with eastern grey kangaroos and bin chickens. Think seagulls are annoying, wait till one of these lands on the picnic table. Nice area to visit as well as it is adjacent to the Dandenong ranges. Which is also worth a look at especially William Ricketts Sanctuary.

[@doug.ur.ole1]

Great video as always. You guys should start from Cairns and drive across the top to Darwin then to Broome/Karratha when you come back. Completely different experience to drive across the top of Aus compared to the bottom

[@luke9917-p3c]

Ooh ooh postcard!! Also, I recommend William Ricketts sanctuary in Melbourne & Norman Lindsay gallery in the Blue Mountains Sydney :)

[@jonathanrussell7785]

Your visit to the zoo looked like so much fun! Can’t wait to see the rest of your Aus series.

[@markrennie3481]

Guys love your honesty. Yes Adelaide is a great place. (But wait there is more).... next time your in Adelaide let us know accommodation is no problem.. we have the barrossa Valley, McLaren Vale . Beaches, parks, fishing spots. The copper basin wallaroo, Port Lincoln...more & more to explore. Its as big as you make it. We would love to have more Americans living here , in a place of carm opportunity & excitement. Don't forget SA is connected to NASA and space X. Enjoy your adventure .

[@danielwells1320]

My home town too! Adelaide has one of the largest population of British decendants in Australia and also a large German culture (especially in Hahndorf in the Adelaide hills - near the Cleland wildlife park).

[@galaxyexplorer6189]

WOW...That postcard Tia or the both of you done of the Great Australian Bight and the cliffs was absolutely gorgeous.Very talented 👏🏻 Enjoy our beautiful country. Your gonna love Tassie.There'll be plenty of postcard material when you get down there.Cheers.✌️

[@rudyhachey7440]

congrats on your arrival to Adelaide, you made it!! Beautiful city, and tia you acheived your goal, you met the wilde life, so cute you and the panda!! Love the post card you designed, very talented. Enjoy your bothers wedding back in the USA. Looking forward to more travels!! As always thank you!!😄

[@lennytheleopard]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Glad you had such a great time.

[@jeffone]

Glad you got the hands on animal experience. Tia’s joy made us smile

[@BlazeHound]

I love reading the comments and seeing all of the other people from here in South Australia and Adelaide. I saw part of my route to work in this video, so that was kind of exciting to see from someone else's perspective. Makes me wonder now if I ever saw them on my way to work and didn't think anything of them, not realising they were Americans travelling, and filming for KZbin.

[@YFIOFtho]

Mount lofty summit and cleland wildlife park are two of my favourite spots as a local, those & the wine regions! Best Adelaide promo I've seen tbh, thanks for sharing your experiences guys

[@Jjjj-ed9rm]

Try Hahndorf, great sauerkraut etc and Barossa Valley for lots of wineries and Clare Valley etc, lots of wineries in SA and great wine too. Later look at Naracoorte where they have caves that stored extinct bones of a massive wombat looking creature about 2m tall, they have an actual replica statue plus other replica extinct Roos etc at the museum, the extinct lion one is the meanest animal ever. Mount Gambier for the extinct crater. All the best

[@junyong0125]

I usually say Adelaide is my 2nd hometown, without further ago, I will be there again in late December.

[@shirleyjung5848]

I love the picture of Tia and the koala 😄🥰, so cute!! Thanks for making such awesome videos. I’m a mom of 3 kids and I love that your channel is clean, fun, and that I can travel the world vicariously through you! Every time my 5 year old eats lunch with me, he asks if we can watch One Pack Wanderers!

[@AndyRRR0791]

Tia's a very talented artist, clearly! Great to see an outsider's view of hometown Adelaide. If you have time I'd recommend diverting through the Grampians en-route to Melbs. Also the bottle-o at the Royal Oak Hotel in Penola has a spectacular collection of the local Coonawarra wines, many of them much older than you find regularly on the shelves.

[@zandercollette8385]

So amazing you guys went to the wildlife park. It’s amazing to see how much you are enjoying Australia. You have to stay longer!

[@GoWithJingJo]

Next stop the Grampians, then the Great Ocean Road. Healesville Sanctuary in Melbourne. Wilson’s Promontory too

[@GoWithJingJo]

Oh, and if you need somewhere to store Blueberry in Melbourne we could take care of her parked in a locked garage/carport.

[@lucaskuchel5378]

I'm from South Australia and live around the Yorke peninsula you should come down to the Yorke and maybe check out the national park at the bottom of the Yorke

[@ianmaher4348]

You two are my favorite Vlogers, you exude love!

[@coinkiller5495]

Hi again Adelaide is called city of churches city by the bay even in a song and the animal park is not far away from me I have been there a few times and not far away is a 40 foot tall rocking horse you can walk in and up to the top

[@saraholloway4453]

Love seeing Tia joy with the animals looking forward to more videos on Australia

[@MeteormashFTW]

YOU NEED TO GO TO AN AFL GAME AT THE MCG (FOOTBALL STADIUM)

[@MeteormashFTW]

Great idea!

[@dtec30]

i remember seeing an echidna in the wild at a friends lucindale farm in a stand of pine trees under all of the under growth quie special

[@MusiCatsKing]

Anzac Day AFL match at the MCG would be the go if you have enough time. On the way toward the great ocean drive, there's the big lobster, the blue lake, 12 apostles, and the home of my team, Kardinia Park. We Are Geelong, the greatest team of all.

[@stephenfox964]

I have enjoyed all of your Australia videos. I love that Tia is designing her own postcards! Very cool.

[@frizzy60]

Great to see you both enjoying your time in Oz. Tia your happiness and smile are so infectious. Safe travels. By the way Adelaide is my home town

[@stevieleelee5754]

❤ so happy to see you enjoying our beautiful country, enjoy the drive to Melbourne and when you get here enjoy the coffee culture it's amazing ! ☕

[@bshorrock69]

If you get to Warnambool - go and visit the hot springs...

[@sethngo2924]

You two look so relaxed! Great to see, have more days like this!!! You should enjoy your traveling!

[@nickstoic2944]

Great to see happy people like you guys. Best wishes and enjoy your journeys.

[@dantunno9264]

Did any one mention you missed the Giant Rocking Horse when you were in Adelaide

[@xyzed280]

No, no, we didn’t lose the Emu War, as it ended in a hard-fought draw. Besides, the emus didn’t fight fair… they wouldn’t stand still.

[@shaneannandale457]

😂😂😂

[@Angelicwings1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Yep. I agree

[@pgvkn]

Dingos are actually friendly to people and can be interacted with in a controlled environment. I've been to such place ones and it's one of the most unforgettable things I've experienced. I regret watching it only now and realize you missed it (there's a really nice wildlife park with dingoes you can come into contact with). Next time be sure to do this!

[@GeoffTheChefOfficial]

Binging your videos. So wholesome. You guys are really great! Tia - you’re like my long lost sister! Can’t stop smiling. Great stuff guys x

[@jasonpeisley6031]

I'm stoked you guys seem to be having the best time here in Australia! And even more stoked that you'll be back after the wedding. You two should visit Brisbane and the Gold Coast next time! I promise you won't regret it!! 😊

[@matthewcullen1298]

Queensland has so much to see. Not that I'm bias😁

[@peteb4148]

All the east coast of Australia is great. But gold coast is nothing special

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@peteb4148 as someone who grew up on the gold coast and moved away in my teens, I'd have to agree. Although living in the mountains behind there was nice. Lamington National Park and Springbrook mountain are most definitely worth a look. Too much development has ruined a lot of it in my humble opinion

[@sunnydayz7232]

I loved far north qld but stayed in Brisbane for a few months and wasn't so impressed ..,..eeek sorry to those from Brisbane .

[@waynebaillie6338]

When you head down to the Limestone coast (South Eastern South Australia) a must to check out would be the Coonawarra wine region, if you're into wine, and then the Blue Lake and Umpherston sinkhole gardens of Mount Gambier. Love your work guys.

[@cormackroadtrip6602]

I hope South Australia was fun for you and that you are enjoying Australia