USA to Australia VW Bus Travel Series

[GenXer]

I'm about 30 minutes away from watching Episode 2. Hopefully we will finally see which one you picked.

[notchboy]

I would of seriously got into a Vanagon. A Syncro-Suby-GoWesty pimped (cuz you know they would have) Vanagon.

If you are going to sell yourself, go big - treat yourself and be the biggest best possible Douch you can be
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[CarlosZ]

You and your mates are going to get killed or gang raped. Maybe they’ll leave you with enough gear so you can make it to the next round of BS you’ll encounter. Central and South America are rather tame compared to some of the places you’ll end up in. Not trying to dissuade you as the drama of your possible beheading will surely bring views. Good luck and safe travels.

[HastaAlaska]

[Manfred58sc]

I'm speaking from first hand accounts of seasoned travelers I personally know and have interviewed. I'm including a couple that traveled through the middle east in a VW Bus ( and broke down ). They left with their passports and got home thanks to the gold they had melted and hidden in the mans canes ( he was disabled ). Other friends stuck in Pakistan for 2 years after being robbed of everything and without ID. Again these decisions come down to rule of law not hopeful delusions about how "good people are". That is not a universal trait, it varies from culture to culture
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Fat chick owner/operator

[Spike0180]

[HastaAlaska]

A little bonus mid week video (not part of the main series)


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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

[HastaAlaska]

Episode 3 - Now The Hard Work Begins


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Thanks to Samba member Bill for being such a legend and helping us get this Kombi Expedition ready.
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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

[GenXer]

Sounds like the next episode will be an interesting one based on your comments after E3.

[notchboy]

Ok. I voted you will make it. You did the hell route once and made it. This time you seem to have a seemingly basic idea of the VW

Didn't realize you guys were so close. May need to bring by some Christmas cheer.

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[HastaAlaska]

Merry Christmas Jason
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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

[GenXer]

Just to go on the record with my vote, I also voted that you will make it. The obstacles you overcame in Hasta Alaska were pretty major. Who knows what the future holds but I’m wagering you will pull it off. Good luck to you, Leah and Alaska.

[HastaAlaska]

[notchboy]

[Fish]

The good part of taking so long and fixing things, is when something does go wrong or you hear a funny noise, you will exactly what it is because you will know every part of that bus intimately.
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# 303 and #156

Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!

[HastaAlaska]

That's true, I've certainly learnt a lot and lots more to learn!
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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

[williamM]

[HastaAlaska]

Thanks Bill, we're forever grateful for all the extra hard work you put in to helping us get on the road.

Episode 4


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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

[NASkeet]

Don't forget that in MANY countries of the World, including Australia, we drive on the LEFT hand side of the road and have our steering-wheel on the RIGHT hand side of the vehicle.

This includes Great Britain, Ireland, all of the British Overseas Territories, British Commonwealth countries (apart from Canada, who bucked the trend for some inexplicable reason!?!), Japan and Thailand, plus possibly some other who couldn't see the purpose in driving on the wrong side of the road.

If you travel down through Africa on the Eastern side (the only practical route, unless you plan to brave the tropical rain forests and deserts), you will discover that from Egypt (League of Nations, British Mandate from 1917~22) to South Africa, you will be travelling through mostly former British colonies where they still drive on the left.

TWELVE engine rebuilds in 50,000 miles, seems like a lot; even considering the type of terrain one would encounter between Chile and Alaska.

Keep in mind that historically the VW Beetle Type 1 style engine was the most common and best known variant around the World. Although the VW Type 4 style engine was well known in North America, Australia and South Africa, it was relatively rare or completely unknown in other countries.
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Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet

Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.

Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper

Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)

http://www.vwt2oc.net

[notchboy]

Please allow me to post the next one. Im actually now starting to be impressed a bit at your progress and steps taken to get a roadworthy road warrior ready. Skinners? Nice move. Didn't see that coming. Your bus has some street cred now

Keep pluggin along.



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