Pan-American Highway in a VW Bus

[HastaAlaska]

Hi guys,

Myself and Aaron from Hippie Van Man get asked a lot of questions about traveling the PanAm - both of us have done it in Bay Window Buses.

We wanted to record a conversation discussing the most frequently asked questions so that it might serve as an useful resource for people interested in what the journey is like.

It will be of particular use to anyone considering making the same journey as us.


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We do discuss our contrasting experiences doing the journey in a VW, but that isn't the main focus of the conversation.

Hope you enjoy the video.

(PS If you would rather listen to the conversation it is also available in podcast form via iTunes - https://kombilife.com/pan-american-highway-road-trip-advice/)
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Around The World in a VW - Follow the Docuseries
2011 - PRESENT
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World Overland Series - https://kombilife.com/world-overland-travel-series/
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[HastaAlaska]

A breakdown of the topics discussed

01:40 – How The Hippie Van Man planned and prepared for the Pan-American Road Trip
05:25 – How long do you need to tackle the PanAm?
07:25 – What advice do you have for planning and preparation?
09:25 – Do you need to speak Spanish for Latin America travel?
11:00 – Where do you sleep and use the restroom on the Pan American Highway?
15:28 – How much does it cost and how much is gasoline?
18:13 – What do you do when you need to leave your vehicle to go home?
20:40 – How were the international border crossings?
21:40 – Do you need vehicle insurance and how much is a policy?
24:45 – How do you deal with mechanical disasters and maintenance?
28:20 – CROSSING THE DARIEN GAP (and shipping vehicle experiences)
35:35 – Can you work whilst traveling the Pan American Highway? (and WIFI availability discussed)
41:10 – How do you travel the PanAmerican highway when you don’t have time?
42:55 – Staying safe in Latin America
44:10 – Where do you get drinkable water?
46:45 – What if you get sick on the road?
48:47 – How does the PanAm compare in the US & Canada?
50:40 – Do you need a 4WD vehicle?
53:15 – The most common travelers on the Pan Am are…
54:50 – More thoughts on safety

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Around The World in a VW - Follow the Docuseries
2011 - PRESENT
Hasta Alaska Series - https://kombilife.com/hasta-alaska/
World Overland Series - https://kombilife.com/world-overland-travel-series/
Latest Adventures - https://www.youtube.com/@kombilife