ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP (driving 2,500 miles across america)

We found the quirkiest stops along Historic Route 66!

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#vanlife / Travel vlog 746 | Route 66, Washington to Nashville | Filmed November 19-25, 2020

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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries before 2020 and all 7 continents, we have no plans to slow down anytime soon, and we are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)

[danlyle]

For me as someone from the UK, this really puts into perspective how massive the US is! If I were to drive 2500 miles from my house, I would reach Kazakhstan. And I'd pass through 7 countries; France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Belarus and Russia. The fact that you can drive for 2500 miles and still be in the same country is mind blowing to me!

[pruthadeshmukh]

As someone who doesn't live in the us, I always hear about cities like LA and NY, quite refreshing to see other quieter sites as well!!

[lynngreene]

I worked in hotels for 18 years. I was always taught, if you park your car in front of you door and enter from outside, it’s a motel. If you enter through a lobby area and go to your room using a hallway, it’s a hotel.

[toranwillis]

Went through a depressed state after losing my child due to natural reasons.... Kara voice and positive attitude gives me life and restores my humanity

[Packlikeaboss]

Went through a depressed state after losing my child due to natural reasons.... Kara voice and positive attitude gives me life and restores my humanity

[purpleskies]

Lets not underestimate that Kara and Nate are a huge part of global 2020 recovery efforts 😄 keeping a million of us sane and inspired during these crazy time ❤❤❤

[calebhamill]

How I've always defined the difference in motels and hotels:
If you access your room from the outside, it's a motel. If you access your room from inside in a hallway, it's a hotel.

[ericamartinez]

Nate getting excited about a tumbleweed just made my day omg

[michaelsmusic]

I am only 14 years old and these 2 people are my greatest inspiration. I want to travel the world and the united states like you guys when i’m older. i love the content! ❤️

[turbogirl]

I’m from Australia and did a 3 week, 3000+ mile Route 66 trip from Chicago to Vegas back in 2013 and it was so wonderful to watch this vlog and remember all the amazing places and sights. Thank you guys and stay safe

[FireCracker]

Oh, how I loved this. Route 66 is one of those uniquely American experiences. It really does sum up what this country is about. I don't think that people not from here can fully comprehend that, across 3, 000 miles of land that is vastly different in weather and topography, you also see differences in other areas too: cuisine, culture, history, dialects, architecture and sheer personality. As you drive, it's like experiencing a kaleidoscope; all different but merging into one. More than anything else, driving across the US really does epitomize the "melting pot" that IS this country.

[moneybee]

*Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything* - Charles Kuralt.
Way to be intentional about seeing America how it's meant to be seen! Route 66 seems incredible!

[simondlatham]

As a long-term British subscriber I can honestly say that Kara attempting a British accent was like listening to a 10yr old girl doing an impression of Oliver Twist. It really made me smile. Thanks Kara, it was exactly what I needed at 02:45 on my night shift 😆

[keyysfaith]

One of my many favorite things about you two is the fact that y’all go to soo many places that are off the beaten path. Like there’s 1, 000’s of videos at the typical spots all around the world but no matter where yall end up you go the extra million miles to explore places less explored. You guys r so inspiring. And I love all the facts you guys sprinkle thru the videos. And omg Kara’s editing literally has grown miles I’ve been binging all videos from 1 to now the past few weeks it’s so cool seeing how far you both have come with filming, editing, “acting” etc omg just so inspiring really love yall

[juliehelmick]

Glad to see we weren't the only ones making multiple passes to hear the musical highway. It was so hard to find but fun trying. I love Route 66!!

[Lori]

I know you get tons of comments and will probably never read this but i just want to say thank you guys so much. Suffering from manic depression life is a constant battle for me i am so grateful to have found this channel it brings me so much joy. You guys are so optimistic and your outlook has been helping me change my mindset. I always look forward to waking up and watching you 2! Thank you for this you 2 are doing far more than just sharing your awesome journey!

[jakoberson]

Great video!
Being european, I'm sort of fascinated by all the quirky, little known tourist traps along those american roads.
Also, "I kinda feel like we're back at Chernobyl" is an awesome line!

[nehha_d]

The amount of positive vibes I receive from you guys even though we are in 2 different ends of the earth is crazy :)
Love from India<3

[kb]

"what you listen to and what you fill your body with make a huge difference." you are so wise, Nate.

[karacupp]

Nate's excitement over seeing his first tumbleweed had me cracking up! (I used to live in AZ, so they're really nothing special to me) I love how these two appreciate even the smallest moments in life!