FLYING IN 2021.
What's it like to fly in 2021? After an unexpected turn of events, we boarded an airplane for the first time in 9 months. This was our experience.
#Travel vlog 749 | Nashville | Filmed Jan. 7, 2021
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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. :)
I flew a few months ago and it was the safest I’ve ever felt and I will be flying in a few weeks
How pretentious are these 2
Well they got to there next target of 2m subs through this video, im suprised there subs have not dropped down like a lead balloon. These two are so fake and money hungry.
If you wanted something to do volunteer at hospitals see what it's like to wear a mask for a 12 hour shift
millions of people have COVID yet you decide to head to the airport for content. I used to watch but will no longer watch your selfish ways. Shame on both of you.
Clearly they are not going to respond to all the criticism here - probably a sensible decision as there is nothing they can say to defend themselves for their decision to travel - it would only seem trite. In the end, even though they may have lost some subscribers - they gained a whole lot more and now have hit 2 million - so why would they apologise? Money talks.
If we ever wondered what your political affiliation was, we now know. A two-second glimpse of who Kara follows paired with your blatant disregard for Covid, tells me y’all are Trumpsters. I’m surprised y’all didn’t livestream from the capitol.
Yet again, you're being irresponsible. You have yet to publicly make a single responsible decision. Over the last 6 months, you've been irresponsible and.... 1. traveled CO with no masks, ever. 2. Not worn your masks or wore them improperly in Seattle and the PNW 3. Traveled home to family for the holidays 4. Taken family trips with more improper mask wearing, and now this. Oh please. You didn't agonize over your decision to travel more. You never freaking stopped in the first place. Thanks for being selfish keeping the rest of us home even longer.
Wow so much judgement in the comments, it's ok to have an opinion, it's ok to be sad or upset about the video but what I feel isn't ok is how people have reacted through there words. Kindness doesn't take much and saying what you feel in a kind way will be processed better than in an angry and judgemental post. I know in england people made choices off the goverment who gave very confusing signals one second they said classes with 34 in are safe then the next said it wasnt. Their videos are there income. I've seen worse behaviour in the streets and in supermarkets than in this whole video. They did everything that is said wear mask, sanitise hands and wash hands. They didnt go near anyone. Yeah probably is a mistake to travel but you cant tell me you have never made a mistake or done something wrong.... I've lost close family to covid but I'm not being mean or really angry. I hope you all have a blessed day and are safe x
2 million yay
WHY HAVEN’T THEY ADDRESSED THIS SITUATION? Kara and Nate, obviously given the large amount of frustrated comments, your fan base (who, by the way, pays you???), is not happy. Can you please address this? What in the world
Y'all bash these folks for flying. Yet right now at airports you have to prove your negative status for Covid-19, and now have to be vaccinated in certain states. Not to mention airports spending thousands to sterilize everything and having to lay off employees. How much more scrupulous does the world have to be before we all quit being nasty and hypocritical? Where does it end? When we all sacrifice our entire freedom over a virus that 99% of patients get over? The CDC already admitted on their website that they have lied about the death total. Hospitals put Covid-19 as the cause of death, even without a positive test to prove it. Hospitals get $40,000 in funding from Medicare if they list Covid-19 and force them on a ventilator, even if the real cause was pneumonia or bronchitis or cancer. Thousands of families are coming forth calling out the greed of hospitals. They're still a business, not a public service. Quit believing everything that the fake news propagates and look into the truth for yourself
I couldn't see my grandfather on his death bed but yeah Vegas looks great.. it would honestly be so easy for yall to use this channel to uplift and help but instead you complain after only staying home for like 2 months total. Go volunteer - and no your 2500 donation won't make your audience forget how little you give a shit about others health and safety. It's truly insane that yall are still traveling because " its your job" okay go get a different one.. or just make videos from home. No wonder our cases won't decline.
Are you guys really sitting there like you haven’t done something you weren’t “supposed” to during this YEAR of corona 😂 you all just love to jump on any one and ridicule them . They have been self quarantining and wore mask the entire time and social distanced. And I’m sure they will be cautious after they return .
Me myself i - Wrong on so many levels. Shame on your greediness, I'm in doubt about the leakage with the van people
Love the decision, flying is totally safe and they really protect you. There are air filters on planes and in the airport to help...
I don’t get why everybody in the comments are so in their feelings.🧐 How can y’all tell someone how to live their lives...🤔 They don’t have a car, it’s flooding...so they took a flight...w/in the country...This world is nuts. “If you live by the applause, you’ll die by the boos.” - Tatum Temia *Anyway...great video guys, I’ll be traveling soon as well. So I’m glad I got to see how airports are looking right now.*
@Vicki Manning You as well 💜💯
Rinnie , nice comment. The venom comments just show how frustrated people are in this country. They are sounding off on the wrong people. Turn your venom, people on the ones who made the virus and set it free. Kara and Nate are showing what freedom looks like. Take care, Rinnie. Be free.
I think people need to remember as well that their job is traveling and documenting (I believe, I can’t exactly remember if it is or not).
There net worth is over 1.5 million so sure they could take a break🙄
Thanks for flying Southwest!
I’ve lost 2 family members to covid and a few family friends smh if they lost 1 family member then I bet they would take it a lot more serious 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️💯Setting a bad example for your young audience
This Is their job! Many others are flying due to their employment! Difference? You are the people that have endangered our freedoms here in America. Sheep, asleep, walk on to your slaughter dear ones.
What’s wrong with people labelling everything among fans and haters? There is not hate in pointing out that this was an irresponsible choice and that thousands of people are dying everyday. These two guys are great and we love their videos, but this time they made a mistake, take it easy and peace and love
Wow, it really makes me sad that people like this exist. They are so lacking in conscience that they refuse to even acknowledge what they've done. Classic narcissism. Cold, heartless. They don't care.
Joan, bless your heart. So fearful. The elite are going to get you for sure, if you keep this sheep mentality. You are exactly what they are looking for. I contracted the virus bad and had followed all the rules. No more !
Zero deaths in Scotland yesterday and here is why! Definitely an attitude and message that feels really apt for this ... uzworld.info/player/video/koTQprqClcCWZaY
They're fabulous.
You made a boo boo, learn from it, it is not the end of the world, I still love you guys!
Is that a Boeing max aircraft?
Congrats on 2 Million subs!!!
2 Million 💯👏👏👏
2 MILL WOOHOO
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Big fan and ❤️ from.... Nagaland, India
Right NOW the United States leads the WORLD in Covid-19 Deaths at 407,202. So many Americans have been sacrificing & social distancing to slow the spread of this virus. First responders, doctors, nurses & hospital workers are risking their lives every day during this PANDEMIC. You’re young & intelligent, but a non essential flight & trip to Vegas at this time is irresponsible. I’ve enjoyed your videos & continued to watch even the VAN TRAVELS, convincing myself that, at least you were trying hard to practice social distancing. But in good faith, I can no longer watch on principle, so I am UNSUBSCRIBING.
The only people who seem to agree with the decision to fly are the kind of people I think Kara and Nate would never want to associate themselves with. I'm not sure what they were thinking, but if they're still looking at these comments... I hope they think long and hard about the sort of folks who think they're 'brave' and then go around attacking anyone who disagrees with them in the comments section. If your argument was popularly parroted by the guy currently being impeached, maybe rethink it.
Why are there so many hate comments
Too many leftist snowflakes
Congratulations on 2 million subscribers 👏.
Other than the impending doom of the pandemic, flying has become a pleasure! I must admitt =)
HUGE Congrats on hitting 2 million subscribers!!!
Why are you guys so shocked? They’ve always been shallow, greedy, fake and selfish.
Our Family LOVES Kara and Nate❤️ On behalf of folks who are levelheaded and calm during these times, I offer my apologies for the comment section. Good Grief People! Some of us are a paycheck away from homelessness and have a lot more to be concerned about than 2 people.. getting on a plane 🤦 Are y'all gonna research the other passengers to let them know how irresponsible they were? How disgusting this is? Is this how far we've NOT come in the 2021?! Really?
I and every airline ARE advocating for everyone to fly. The airlines have spent millions on clean air filters. They are social distancing in the plane. Everyone has to have a mask on from the moment you enter the airport, plane etc until you arrive at your destination and leave that airport. All international flights leaving or landing in the US now have to have a Covid negative test. People get on a plane. Every single national park is crowded beyond belief. Car parking lots are packed and people everywhere. Get on a plane, go somewhere new, get a air bnb....or stay home....but we have to keep on going. Just do it safely.
Congrats on 2M!!!!
You guys, post your videos. There are thousands of us that want to see your travels! Ignore the haters, I know it’s difficult for everyone I too am home but also planning my next trip. Wear a mask, be safe and most importantly just do you!. We will support you.
Congratulations on 2M subscribers!!! ❤️ Don’t usually comment but had to say thank you for all the amazing content you guys post! It made 2020 a lot easier! Can’t wait to see all your future adventures!
You know how many times we all dream about vacations but we shut it off and stay home..I was thinking of buying your portraits but fuck that ...tone deaf entitled
They just reached 2 million subscribers, and sure, they could make a video celebrating that, but at this point, I feel like doing so is adding salt to the wound. I’m really hoping before they do any public celebration, that they first address the concerns of those in the comments... It’ll be interesting to see which they decide to address in their next video.
Notice the places you aren’t allowed to travel ...yeah they are the countries that have covid somewhat controlled Hotel quarantine for 14 days no exceptions covid tests until your negative No outside time Just to make it into Australia or NZ America on the other hand don’t care ...free to fly and spread covid around Absolutely disgusting
GREAT JOB ON HITTING 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
Congrats on 2,000,000!!!!!!
Boo
What do you guys use for phone service when traveling? Just curious
Congratulations on 2 million subscribers Kara and Nate~ I love your traveling videos especially during quarantine :) Keep it up!!!! Love from Hong Kong
Unsubbed for this sorry y’all try acting better
Congrats on 2M subscribers:)
2M! Congrats Kara & Nate! :)
congrats on 2 million subs 🥳🥳
I'm not mad you chose to fly. What I would like to see is more videos including some of the 2,000,000 people who subscribe to you. I have sent countless emails inviting you to where we live and see our side of this pandemic. It seems like the only way to get recognized is to be a patron. I'm a loyal fan and always will be. Get back in the van and go visit some of us! Give back.
Kara and Nate are posting comments on other people's videos on YT (Drew Binsky, for example). They're just laying low on here so they don't have to answer to their fans. Kinda sleazy.
I dont think the comments section would be so bad if you didnt hype up how horrible you felt about your decision to travel. Own it or dont but there are other things you guys can do besides traveling right now. Like how about go through your hundreds of hours of archives from traveling for years. Like let us see some never before shit.
I love u guys 💓💓💓💓💓
This is completely illogical. You weren’t willing to fly all this time but now that we’re in the height of the pandemic with the more contagious strain starting to pop up in this country you choose NOW to fly?
WAIT!!! WHAT?!? OMG!? There's a PANDEMIC?!? NO WAY!!! I don't think Kara and Nate know about this, in fact, you should tell them about themselves right away!
There is so many people in this comment section they are so brainwashed it's fucking ridiculous.
Well I think it's great y'all got back in a plane. This virus is stopping our lives and it shouldn't. We get the flu is mass numbers every year. Vaccines don't stop it. People don't freak out about it. This virus was over played. And is now destroying our lives one minute at a time. So thank you for getting on a plane and enjoying your life again.
Yessss we did it!! Congrats on 2,000,000 subs!!! Look at all those 0's!!!!
I waited for your videos Every week. Until now. Defiantly unsubscribed not gonna watch your channel again.
WHERE ARE U GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you obviously don't pay attention do you
I like your old intro
I’ve been wearing N95s and KF94 masks for the duration of the pandemic when I go out to stores. I totally felt how Kara felt when she took it off because after wearing it for a few hours it hurts
Traveling by air is so much safer than traveling by car across country. Think about it people!! All the gas stations, restaurants, public bathrooms. Some of us still have to make a living and traveling is involved. If you can work from home, great!! Some people don't have that luxury. This is their job and they need to make a living as well.
What a bunch of a Karen’s commenting on here. I feel bad for Kara and Nate having to read all of this self righteous garbage. So none of these people are going out to dinner or clothes shopping, or going to Home Depot?? All of those things are nonessential as well. What a bunch of hypocrites. People are traveling and going on vacation every day. Disneyworld was packed yesterday yet these comments would have us believe that everyone but K&N is locked in their basement wearing masks terrified to step outside. What a joke. I love their videos and support them in everything they do. Everyone needs to live their lives and stop living in fear.
I am very disappointed in your decision. Had you had the vaccine I would have felt differently. You had absolutely no reason to travel by plane on top of that you are promoting/normalized something that is irresponsible and I am definitely unsubscribing and I hope others do the same.
Don't listen to the haters. I guarantee all these idiots are hypocrites. I'm sure each and every one of them does "selfish" things that put other people's lives at risk like texting and driving.
Come on guys. This obviously is not the right time to advertise travelling as thousands of people die everyday especially in the U.S. How selfish is this? I enjoyed your personalities more so than the travel destinations you go into. The free nights stay must of been a hell of a deal. With 2 million subscribers, I expected more accountability and more innovative ideas when it comes to your blogs but this unfortunately is not it. You want to share your experience you say and yet here you are travelling as if there is no pandemic. Take this how you want but this is constructive criticism. I just don't want you two to go downhill from this situation.
Cheers for this 1 guys look forward to you two getting properly out there 👏👏👏
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I’ve been watching your videos since you were in the high 80’s. I really enjoy your videos and relationship. However, don’t you think traveling now during this peak in COVID was very irresponsible? I think you’re video could actually encourage people to travel and spread COVID. Disappointed. In fact it comes off as a bit entitled.
@Pamela M It must be nice up there on your high horse.
@Pete Diane You don't sound like the type of person Kara and Nate would want as a fan. You're super hateful and inappropriate.
Don't you mean "your"? You self entitled dolt
I am quite shocked by some people’s comments, there is no need to be so rude. You can see they did not make this decision lightly. What they do with their money is nothing to do with anyone else, if you have watched all the videos you can see they are 2 very caring and giving people so who is to say they have not helped others during this pandemic. People forget that this is how they make their living. I bet half of the people being so judgmental in their comments have not stuck by COVID guidelines through all of this. They have not announced why they went to Vegas yet, so how can you say they shouldn’t be doing it or they are setting a bad example when you don’t know the reasoning behind it.
@rachiebun she didn’t complain about wearing the mask lol she just said she couldn’t wait to take it off
But they didn't think it through enough, because clearly, they fail to read the room and realize how ignorant this is. Get a load of her complaining about wearing a mask for a few hours during her plane trip! Awww, poor girl! Doctors trying to save the lives THEY put at risk need to wear them 24/7 night and day! They're adults and they need to be held responsible.
Congratulation.
I unsubscribed a long time ago. I came back to see if I missed anything and I see I have not.
bye bye
I am so confused. Why are you still traveling during a pandemic? Traveling in a van was a bit sketchy because you were hanging out with a lot of people, but to be flying to Vegas is disgusting. Stop traveling.
Dear Karen, How we speak to others is a reflection of how we see and feel about ourselves. It's been a really hard year for all of us, maybe you just need a hug 🤗
I think what makes me so upset by this video is that at least their previous ignorant/dense decisions only effected them, but the decision they made in this video goes beyond just them now.
@rachiebun They sat in close proximity on a plane with all of those people at the gate when they got on the plane. That virtue signaling was disgusting.
Absolutely! And the fact they had the audacity to complain about other flyers "sitting close", as if they're any better for going on vacation, lol...
All these people complaining better have stopped supporting college and professional sports.
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Aw man. I didn't realize how much I missed that "pulling the suitcase off the baggage claim" shot and noise until I just saw it again 😂 classic Kara and Nate ASMR. Glad you guys had a good trip!
Oh my god! They flew! The horror! Some of you commenters need to mind your own damn business. They clearly explained why they needed to fly and wore their masks. Like tens of millions of Americans and ppl around the world have done over the past year. Shit I flew in June, August, September, December. Because I needed to for work. Just like Kara and Nate. The entitlement of some ppl to think you get to be upset over how other people are living their lives is stunning. Guarantee nearly everyone upset about their decision to fly has bended or broken covid guidelines to suit their own needs sometime in the past year. Grow up. Bunch of tattletale babies.
Flying for work is different because you're not promoting it, you're just doing your job. This, however, is a paid Vegas vacation they could have clearly skipped and continued the Van adventures once it got fixed up! There's no excuse.
Well said Sam. Their self righteousness makes me want to puke.
Next up, Kara and Nate go to the US Capitol in Washington, DC and detail how the rioting affected them. Kara cries and Nate makes her coffee.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have followed you guys since 30K subscribers. I loved that you guys are fun, positive, and most importantly, SMART travelers that made content on UZworld, which I feel like we don't see often enough on this oversaturated platform. It was very clear that you guys do your research and have a good head on your shoulders which was always inspiring. I NEVER took issue with some of the other "controversial" things that happened on your channel re: paying for your 100 country documentary (I was one of those who paid to watch it), those hikes in Switzerland, etc. but this is absolutely disappointing and ignorant, a huge slap in the face for healthcare workers like me, and a terrible example set for those that watch you.
It looks like it’s time to pivot. Maybe get in the van and go to places where you can volunteer or give us short documentaries on people/groups/organizations that are helping others to make it through this difficult time. Take your platform and use it to highlight others. I love your travel content, but now just isn’t the time. Best wishes to you both!
This was a terrible choice. Shame on you! You have influence over people and didn't need to take this risk to yourself and others. I have followed you for years. You bought the Van to avoid this danger. :(
This is their business, literally!!! There is some kind of generated virus to decrease the population and ring in Control! I have plenty of friends traveling, their free choice. Better let America stay free, people. I have been very sick with this man made deal, so don’t come at me. I had not been anywhere. Choose to live free while one can! I am from now on. Kara and Nate are working.
Glad you guys are getting to do what you want with your life
Everyone clearly haven't watched the whole video they just judged of a thumbnail and a caption. They were flying anyway and they decided to film the experience!
The point is they shouldn’t have been flying anyway. And the reason they flew was to promote a luxury hotel.
I loved your videos before but as other commenters expressed, this is really disappointing. I'm sorry but I'm unsubscribing.
As much as I'd love to see things go back to a normal before plandimic. Its not reality. I truly believe your van series is more fitting for where we are heading. So sorry this is the new reality but you both rock when getting through struggles and real emotions and dealing with the glass half full
Eagerly waiting for next vlog ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You guys have lost a lot off respect with your audience so maybe be a idea not to carry on with your non essential travel vlogs for a while, but hey lets keep pushing for the 2 million subs ☹
I've been flying for all of 2020
Have you both take vaksin?
What if Kara and Nate were to pull their channel due to all the vitriol. How many of you would miss them then and regret this witch hunt? Look at all the positives they've done. Leave them alone and don't watch their videos in Vegas if you don't want to and it offends your sensibilities so much should they decide to upload them after this. If they do and you go on hounding them them I swear I'll throw something.
It's not just offensive, it's selfish and affects those around them. You're allowed to like a channel but also criticize them too! Without them crying on camera they should apologize for promoting travel right now.
You guys must be pretty flush and be able to sit back without to much worry about cash flow and you still feel the need to fly to Vegas and reveal another video to monetise and top up the funds !!! Take a break guys we will still be here.