Kara and Nate
Travel has no bounds with globetrotters Kara and Nate Buchanan. Together, the couple explores incredible destinations, shares travel tips on van life and inspires wanderlust one adventure at a time.
201625 seasons
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42 episodes
1. Day 8 | Everest Base Camp Trek | WE MADE IT!Day 8 of our 2 week trek on the Everest Base Camp trail. We made it to EBC! It was a gorgeous day and ended with SNOW!CC14minMay 27, 2016
9. PLAYING LASER TAG IN AIRPLANES (winner gets $2,500)Kara and Nate climb into aerobatic aircraft equipped with optical targeting technology for a high-stakes aerial dogfight. While experiencing extreme G-forces and dizzying maneuvers over Red Rock Canyon, they compete to see who can successfully shoot down the other's plane.CC14minJan 19, 2021
10. I SURVIVED 48 HOURS IN THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF EUROPE (he made me do it)Most insane 48 hours of our lives!
Jumping off waterfalls (canyoning), Bungy Jumping, Jumping off a gondola, Jumping out of a plane, Canyon swing, and Paragliding).CC18minJul 18, 2021
25. 16 DAYS ON A NORTH POLE CRUISE (100 mile challenge)Kara and Nate take on the challenge of running one hundred miles while navigating the logistical and environmental hurdles of an Arctic cruise. The challenge tests their physical stamina through both indoor treadmill sessions and intense outdoor runs near the North Pole.CC27minSep 1, 2022
3. WE SLEPT OUTSIDE IN ANTARCTICA! (camping in the snow)After visiting 100 countries, Kara and Nate trade their comfortable cruise ship cabin for a night in a bivy bag on the icy Antarctic ground. They prepare their camp among Weddell seals and penguins, facing freezing temperatures to experience a night under the Antarctic sky.CC15minMar 10, 2020
30. We Walked Across Asia's Smallest CountryKara and Nate attempt a grueling 18-mile trek from Singapore's northern border to its iconic southern bay. They navigate unexpected construction zones, sample unique local cuisine, and experience the city's diverse neighborhoods while battling extreme heat and physical exhaustion.CC23minJul 2, 2023
33. 36 Days Biking Across America (start to finish)This is the full story of our 36 day journey across the USA riding a 3-seater bike and living out of our vans! Enjoy all of our daily vlogs squished into one big movie :)CC4 h 17 minDec 4, 2023
38. 6 Marathons in 6 Days in the Sahara Desert (Marathon Des Sables)This is the full story of Nate's attempt to run 155 miles through the Sahara Desert in a race that's been nicknamed "The World's Toughest Foot Race."CC1 h 33 minMay 18, 2025
13. THE ULTIMATE MARRIAGE TEST (450 miles on a tandem bicycle)Kara and Nate attempt a multi-day bike touring event across Iowa, testing their relationship on a tandem bicycle. Alongside friends, they navigate long miles, camping, and local festivities while training on the fly.CC34minSep 5, 2021
39. 108 Mile Race That Almost Broke Me (UTMB Mont Blanc)Join us as Nate attempts UTMB Mont Blanc: 108 miles through 3 countries, & the vertical elevation of Mt. Everest - all in 40 hours!CC1 h 3 minSep 21, 2025
35. We Tried Walking 100 Miles with 47,000 People (4Daagse)The 4 Day March is an event in the Netherlands we've been trying to get into for 4 years! & we finally figured out what the hype is all about. Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as we walk 123 miles 🙈CC1 h 2 minAug 11, 2024
41. I Got 20 Tattoos in 1 DayWe’ve been keeping a secret from you 🤭 Nate got 20 tattoos in ONE DAY! Who is he?! Join us to see why as we go down memory lane behind the meaning of each one!CC47minDec 14, 2025
24. WIFE CARRYING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (we represented the U.S.A.)We flew to the middle of Finland to compete in our most bizarre adventure yet: THE Wife Carrying World Championships.CC15minAug 1, 2022
14. 450 MILES ON A TANDEM BICYCLE (this is how it ended)The second half of RAGBRAI was a ROLLERCOASTER!CC38minSep 8, 2021
40. Attempting to Run 240 Miles in 100 hours (Moab 240)Nate ran 9 marathons in a row through the desert of Utah. Join us to see what it’s like to run and crew the Moab 240 during the coldest and wettest October Moab has seen in 150 years.CC1 h 30 minNov 17, 2025
37. 30 Hours to Run 100 Miles (Leadville 100)This is the full story of Nate’s first attempt to run 100 miles through the mountains of Leadville, Colorado - one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons.CC1 h 37 minSep 8, 2024
31. 96 Hour Island Survival (no food, water, or shelter)We are attempting to survive 4 days on a deserted island in Tonga with no food, water, or shelter.CC32minAug 20, 2023
36. Van Life in America's Highest City (training for the Leadville 100)Join us for a week of van life as Nate finishes his last training runs for the Leadville 100! Then we hope you enjoy our friend Rick’s awesome story about having 1 lung and attempting his biggest challenge ever.CC1 h 20 minSep 1, 2024
5. A COMPLETELY CRAZY PLAN TO BIKE ACROSS COLORADO (500 miles)By far, the biggest challenge of our lives: mountain biking the CO Trail.CC32minSep 1, 2020
12. PUSHED TO HER LIMIT (Boundary Waters Part II)Navigating the remote lakes of the Boundary Waters, Kara and Nate face challenging portages while carrying their canoes and gear. The group navigates with paper maps and deals with limited fuel supplies, testing their endurance and teamwork in the wilderness.CC1 h 1 minAug 22, 2021
28. THIS IS HOW IT ENDED (Monkey Run part 2)We spent 8 days driving motorcycles 1,000 km across Peru...The Monkey Run is an adventure to say the least 🙉CC49minApr 30, 2023
21. WE ATTEMPTED THE DEADLY SWIM (Alcatraz to San Francisco)We swam from Alcatraz to the San Francisco shore! Do you think you could do it?! 🦈CC23minMay 29, 2022
11. 144 HOURS LIVING IN A CANOE (6 days off the grid in the Boundary Waters)Would you go 6 days off the grid with no internet, toilets, or running water?! This is going to be the ultimate canoe trip through the Boundary Waters!CC37minAug 8, 2021
34. Running a Marathon with Russ Cook in TunisiaWe Flew to our 107th country of Tunisia to run a marathon with @hardestgeezer, the first person EVER to run the entire length of Africa. We have been following Russ Cook’s journey for almost a year now and are SO inspired by his life and story!CC39minApr 22, 2024
20. 72 HOUR SURVIVAL (no food, no water, on an island)WOW surviving for 3 days on a deserted island was WAY harder than we thought…Would YOU do it?!CC48minMay 19, 2022
18. I RAN MY FIRST MARATHON (why is it 26.2 miles?)26.2 miles from the original city of Marathon to Athens, Greece!CC19minDec 16, 2021
17. 36 HOURS TO CLIMB THE WORLD'S TALLEST MOUNTAINWe climbed 29,029 feet, the height of Mt. Everest, by hiking a mountain 17x in a row 🤯CC29minNov 8, 2021
22. WE BIKED 300 MILES ACROSS TUSCANY (world's most beautiful bike ride)Tuscany Trail Part ONE: Days 1-3 of this insane bike ride across Italy was the perfect combination of challenge and FUN!CC28minJul 10, 2022
26. 48 HOUR SURVIVAL (starting with nothing)Would you rather survive in Canadian wilderness or an island in Panama?!CC38minSep 26, 2022
7. WE’RE BOTH OVER THIS (rough week)Our Colorado Trail “Vlogumentary” series continues…and Nate is definitely getting the challenge he signed up for.CC1 h 9 minSep 27, 2020
27. WE CLIMBED THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS LADDER (2,000 Foot Drop)The Stairway to Heaven is no joke...Would you do it?!CC30minNov 13, 2022
15. I Tried the Official State Sport of Colorado (Burro Racing)Kara and Nate attempt a half-marathon in Leadville, Colorado, navigating high altitudes and challenging terrain while paired with a donkey. This adventure tests physical limits and teamwork in one of the state's most unique traditional sports.CC24minSep 12, 2021
8. THIS IS HOW IT ENDEDKara and Nate attempt the final grueling stretch of the Colorado Trail, battling extreme high-altitude terrain and unpredictable weather. While one crew tackles intense mountain bike climbs, the support team navigates remote roads to facilitate meeting spots and logistics.CC1 h 0 minSep 30, 2020
2. 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARYThis is the story of how two awkward newlyweds went from living in an apartment in a small town in Tennessee, to traveling to 100 countries while building a community of over 1 million of the coolest subscribers here on YouTube :) THANK YOU.CC1 h 12 minJan 29, 2020
23. She didn't make it...Tuscany Trail part 2: Days 4-7. The second half of this beautiful bike ride through Tuscany was a ROLLERCOASTER....CC43minJul 17, 2022
16. WALKING ACROSS AN ENTIRE STATE (putting Google Maps to the test)Turns out, walking for 32 miles is really hard!CC20minOct 25, 2021
6. HER FIRST SOLO VAN LIFE ADVENTURE (and biking 200+ miles)Kara had a lot to learn while Nate was gone this week!
Nate faces a physically demanding 500-mile mountain biking challenge along the Colorado Trail, while Kara manages support tasks from the van. The team navigates intense weather, mechanical issues, and unexpected detours while fueling up with hearty meals.CC1 h 14 minSep 13, 2020
29. We Attempted to Cross the English ChannelCrossing the English Channel (through the busiest shipping lane in the world) from France to England turned out to be a WAY bigger challenge than expected...CC24minJun 5, 2023
32. We Escaped a Deserted Island (96 Hour Survival Part 2)We attempted to survive 4 days on a deserted island in Tonga with no food, water, or shelter...then we built a raft to try to escape!CC27minAug 27, 2023
19. LEARNING TO SURVIVE ON A DESERTED ISLANDWould you jump out of a helicopter and live on a deserted island for 6 days?!CC28minMay 12, 2022
4. SURVIVING A NIGHT IN AMERICA'S LARGEST SAND DUNES (crazy sand storm)Could you spend the night here?!?!CC20minAug 17, 2020
42. The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra)Nate ran his first “last man standing” race, and I think he finally found his limit.CC1 h 22 minJun 28, 2026
Kara and Nate
201625 seasons44 episodesReturning Series
Travel has no bounds with globetrotters Kara and Nate Buchanan. Together, the couple explores incredible destinations, shares travel tips on van life and inspires wanderlust one adventure at a time.
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