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Suddenly I’m reminded of how much depth there actually is to living outside of my own head, and that I’ve been swimming in shallow waters because I’m faced to the sand instead of the ocean. I should turn around.

"The day before the last day can sometimes be scarier than the last day itself." Damm thats one of the best sayings i've ever heard

God I love YT recommendations sometimes. I'd never seen anything from you but all I can say is this was art honestly - a true hidden gem amongst all the meaningless content on the site

this is absolutely intoxicating. this feels like a story that tells itself, and that’s the most magical part about your abilities. i forgot i was watching someone’s creation. i felt like a passenger in the car. and happy to be there. thank you for this

Her laugh is infectious, hope to see her on here again one day.

Not only is this the cutest, most romantic, and most intimate video I've discovered on YT in a long time. It also contains so much wisdom, truth and perspectives about life that I wish I could have recognized when I was your age. It's so nice to witness your journey. Thank you. ❤️

i don't know if this was purposeful, but the difference between camera qualities (phone camera, camera, drone footage) really made this video exactly what i wanted it to be. it wasn't all high resolution footage, it was honest, sometimes shakey, in and out of focus. the high quality drone footage of landscapes almost made it easier to see how beautiful and majestic the nature was. really humanized the video in a way. beautiful work

So beautifully made and written. I love the idea of using an "optimistic compass." Just beautiful. Thank you! -john

I love that i saw someone in the comments say : "This is what KZfaq was made for" Cause i truly think so too, before all this influencer mass came in the play, KZfaq was just for genuine art to be shared with people around the world, from daily life to big things. This is really well made, well shoted, props to you young man !!

i teared up at the end. WHEN HE KISSED HER I WAS SO HAPPY

Beautifully done! Loved watching every minute of this. It's what YT was made for.

This is how I want my relationship to be like- I am so comfortable with someone I can say whatever deep stuff is on my mind without being scared they think it’s too random, and I can ask open ended questions about their past, future, dreams, and thoughts about life. No more surface level conversations. One of my favorite things which I wish I could do more often is getting to know a new person, sharing our life stories and see what connects, what relates even though we’re two strangers. Love this, it was beautiful, the editing was admirable, thank you for this feel-good video. Hope to see Isobel again

The last hug had me like really hoping you went for it, and then you did. I’m sure if you asked anyone around y’all how long they thought you two knew eachother they’d say for a lifetime.

What a beautiful film. Better than most romances! Watching it, there was no way you both wouldn't get together. The way you filmed her, the way she looked at you and the pauses where you would both laugh and not say what you were truly feeling. How beautiful that you shared this moment together.

The fact that she feels safe to go on a trip with a guy she barely knows, is a massive green flag about the guy

The video: 👫 Most viewers:🧍‍♂️

Oh my god dude you're such an amazing storyteller and an editor Like I could feel each and every moment because of your storytelling Hats off to you

Max, this was poetry in motion. Shakespeare could not have written a greater script for your story and I am so privileged to hear you narrate it. Every little detail, from the editing to the gentle, yet powerful emotions you both conveyed built one of the most beautiful stories I have ever witnessed. Incredible.

I literally cried when they were saying goodbye at the end like the way he just relaxes into the hug is so sweet😭

god i loved this. it’s like watching a hidden story abt someone you used to know and feeling that nostalgia; and i didn’t even live this or know u both. this is brilliant and authentic - that’s what makes it intimate and precious. cherish this, max

I teared up when the video ended. You captured a feeling so well. Appreciating something in the moment before it has passed is something I still need to learn. Amazing video I'm glad KZfaq recommended it to me

I love how this is an incredibly genuine film about going on a journey, falling in love, and finding oneself in the process. My main takeaway from this film was just how powerful simple moments can have on you and others, such as when you had filmed Isobel eating Pringles...this is something that most of us would never think of capturing, but you had. Instead of just showing a stereotypical love tale, you showed small and personal moments that help define your journey. It's hard making films, and incredibly hard captivating an audience and guide them through a journey, to the point where it feels like we're standing over your shoulder in some moments. Great job, and I hope you continue to inspire the next generation of creators.

Watching this is like reading a romance novel brought to life. Can't wait to see what the future has in store for the both of you.

I know I'm just a random person commenting on this video that the KZfaq algorithm placed in my recommendations, but still, I feel honored that you let us witness this piece of your story in such an authentic way. Thank you. The music choices fit perfectly with how the story unfolded in the film. You're a creative storyteller and I'm wishing you and Isobel the best that life has to offer💛

this is an astonishingly beautiful representation of falling in love

The fact that I was able to watch this entire video in normal speed right to the end without pausing is a testament to how good it was (and how shitty my attention span is) but wow, incredible! I recently came back home after travelling for a year and this brought back a lot of memories, a lot of nostalgia. I’m remembering the people I bumped into and the deep albeit short lived connections we formed. I’m thankful for every single one of them and the impact they had on me. Thank you for this video, hope you’re good :)

This reminds me of my parents history. When my mum was moving 10h away when she was your age, she needed someone to take her and her stuff in a bigger car. My dad who she had only met a few times but was friends with her friends offered to drive her the whole way! 20 years later, they’re happily married with two children, a cat and a dog.

Wow. What a beautiful story. This whole series was so spontaneous and nostalgic as it was happening I’m just left with this unfamiliar feeling in my stomach. The rawness and authenticity of this film was absolutely amazing I seriously have never seen anything like this before, it felt like I was watching a movie of your lives and I’ve never realized just how much happens outside of my little bubble of this world until now and it’s so insane to think about. Max, your creativity and authenticity is so inspiring and captivating you are such an interesting person and I wish you the best of luck in this journey we are all experiencing called life. Cheers :)

I think I've never sob this bad, i can't believe a 22 minute video made me feel lof of things. you're one of a kind Max! this was so pure. It wasn't just the intimate process of the trip but it was just your words, how you described every moment. I loved the part when you talked about being optimistic, and you taught me once again, live life to its fullest, enjoy all those little moments that have their own unique moment. So far, my favorite video

This is beautiful. You are a brilliant writer and narrator. This is finally “content” I relate to because it’s authentic, wholesome, and sacred. There are so many words to be said about slow living and appreciating life in of itself. There are even more feelings to be felt. We must each decide to take the time to experience these precious moments, and the greater choice, who to share them with.

This was honestly so cute I love the idea of two people that are completely different going on a long road trip and falling in love along the way it’s amazing

One of the best KZfaq videos I’ve ever seen in my life. The storytelling is outstanding and i love how you also captured the beauty of living. Love is not only about the high parts, but the little parts are the ones that captivate our hearts the most. This is the first time i've seen a video from you and all i can say is wow. You made 22 min feel like 5 and by the end of it i was stunned. So glas i clicked on this video in my recommendations. Thank you !!!! Also as a Dutch person I find the nature in America so stunning

21:27 my heart skipped a beat that clip was so sweet

I find myself coming back to this video so often, especially during hard times. I cant even begin to explain to you how much i would give to watch this again for the first time. This video- no, art just reminds me how much more to there is to live for, than just the nuances of daily life. There is so much more to experience and you never know when you might miss your chance.

Every part of this film really spoke to me. I kinda have my own version of a road-trip love story. From Virginia to Wyoming my girlfriend and I went to work in Yellowstone National Park this past summer and ended up realizing that we needed to break up. We had originally planned to go on a big road-trip afterwards since we both had never been out west. So for a month on the road we were broken up. Knowing that once we went back home we had to accept that the breakup was for the best and we couldn’t see each other anymore at the end. For the first week we decided to include this Polish couple that worked with me in YNP. Both parties decided to split ways on the 9th day. My ex and I continued the road-trip for the last 3 weeks and it was during the final week where there was the most emotion. Understanding each other in a whole new way, falling in love with a person all over again, but keeping your distance so it would hurt less in the end. Then of course you had to say the thing about the second last day being scarier than the final day. That second final night, when your just looking at the bright stars, listening to the crickets chirp, wind flowing through the trees, some of the final heartbeats you’ll hear from their chest. Idk. That second last day will be cherished in my heart vault forever. Being home has been challenging, especially since I had to basically start fresh with all this time on my hands. I’m in a different chapter of my life now. Seeing this video makes me have hope for a better tomorrow, kinda makes me believe in love again but I’m 100% NOT ready for that. 10 out of 10 would watch again! We also made a video but not as amazing as this one lol

There is nothing I can say that accurately articulates the way this video made me feel. Thank you Max. What a gift.

hey max, frequent viewer but rare commenter here. just wanted to say that i love the message you're spreading with these videos, one of authenticity, optimism, and vulnerability. it's such a breath of fresh air amidst all the short-form content nowadays. you've inspired me to document more of life and tell more stories, so thank you, and can't wait for the next episodes:)

Something like this is something you would show you kids later when they ask - "how did y'all meet?"

This gives me sort of ‚Not the end of the fucking world‘ vibes

Left alone the storytelling, the beauty of delivering everything in this video like angles and ideas, I just want to appreciate this amazingly natural example of how to get to know each other and how to really live. I simply love the life part about this video, the healthy and sincere communicating betwenn you two. Max, thank you for this story and for the fact that you are one of those people who, in my humble opinion, are really can be called humans.

If you can survive a 10+ day road trip together, you can probably be a solid team in Amazing Race 👀, next adventure?

This is the most beautiful youtube video I've ever seen. Made me ugly cry at work. Humans are such beautiful creatures sometimes.

The fact that some really good creators are gushing about this video in the comment section says all you need to know about this.

It just give me a 'Into the Wild' movie vibe. Love this kind of videos, it helps me cope my anxiety.

if i could like this film more than 100 times, i so would. that ending made me cry - it’s so well done:)

The optimism is out of this world. And I love those drone shots! Thank you, and great work! Probably the best thing I have watched on KZfaq in quite a while.

there's just something about this video that makes me feel incredibly soothed. the way you captured a state of really deep emotions in one video is truly astonishing. undoubtedly the best love story i ever "witnessed". thank you

You've not lost the film making knack and you've gained a sole mate. Chuffed for you. x

Such a beautiful film. You somehow managed to capture what is the unfathomable feeling of falling in love. The process of opening up, discovering new sides of yourself and really being open with somebody. This was pure joy to watch. Thank you Max :)

This is a beautifully human video, better than the love stories found in romcoms that feel so hollow. You captured genuine human connection in such a tender way, and I am grateful to have come across this video.

Part of me is dying know what’s in the letter yet another part of me know it’s simply just wrong to know. Absolutely amazing man!

This video made me feel things I haven’t felt in a while, the way you loosened up after the first week, the “stalker” videos you filmed of Isobel, the drone shots of various landscapes on highway 10, I felt like I was a part of the experience, beautiful as always max❤️

dude you cant just leave us hanging like that!! this was amazing God bless yall

Anybody else come back to this more than once? Love is so simple and yet so beautiful!

rose: reliving this trip again through your eyes bud: seeing how our connection evolves through time thorn: our differences are our greatest strength, but also our biggest weakness Ɛ>

I've been clicking on this video expecting the usual hopeless romantic/ lame ass clickbait content but got suprised heavily. Your art of telling the story made me forget every pessimism I felt until that very moment. In a long time not a single video I watched on this platform made it so worth watching it. It really made me question myself, if I should become more outgoing and giving the people surrounding me a chance to prove themselves. The insane chemistry between the two of you made me smile throughout the whole video. Now I am just hoping for the best possible outcome in terms of your relation/friendship. It was inspiring to say the least

This is your best video yet! Can't wait to see where 2023 takes you:) When you woke up in the morning in the car in a random location, and ethereal music started playing I felt like I was there, it was truly a magical moment for me. Plus the ending is so cute!

What the fuck. This is going to be on my mind for the longest time. Not much was said during their video but that’s what made it so beautifully intimate. How he hugged her at the end made we cry. I’ve never seen such realization.

As a single man, looking to fall in love again-I found myself leaping for joy, when I saw you, Max, lean in for that kiss goodbye. So happy for you both! Can’t wait for road-trip number 2!

I'm Brazilian and I started watching your videos to learn a little about your language, honestly your videos are helping a lot, and I'm also binge watching them all. 🇧🇷♥️🇺🇲

Have to admit that i almost cry. I've just discovered you last week and you have inspired me to do a lot of things in 2023. Even a roadtrip with a complete stranger

Sometimes, though rare, life can be crazier than you imagination. I think you had one of those times, and you embraced it beautifully. You managed to explain and fit human emotions into one 22 minute video that made me smile, laugh, and cry all at the same time. This video has made me realize that being in my head sometimes isn't that fun as being in the present. Thank you for showing me how to find and make life a little more fun. :)

if they get married this would be such a cute “how we met” story

Been following you for some years max, and it astonishes me to see how you keep outdoing yourself while the final product doesn’t seem to be with the intent of astonishing. This video has the personality of a Buddhist monk; it’s just there. Now. Naturally. It’s not trying to be anyone but itself. I admire you

just came from her video. this story is SO beautiful! :)

Sending this to my girlfriend. She is from San Francisco, but moved away a couple years ago and misses it dearly. She also has serious serious anxiety. I can already tell this is going to be super comforting for her to watch I love her a lot because despite having had a lot of abuse she is incredibly wholesome and optimistic. She somehow left the experience as innocent and pure as she went in. Which has given me a hope for humanity and the world.

Everything about this felt perfect. So real, so beautiful and the music choices throughout were just so complimentary! I‘m not even sure if I can say you’ve outdone yourself once again because it was just so raw and that’s beautiful on its own and not comparable

I hope to do something like this one day. This isn't only adorable but just living in the moment like this displays so much of the beauty that life has to offer

This video truly shows the beauty of life. We have love, compassion, nature, & just living in the moment for everything life is. Beautiful video

This has got to be one of the most underrated, authentic, and well executed films I have ever watched on youtube, I wish you the best of luck. Sadly youtube doesn't have that many good creators out there.

This is real, a lot of influencers either send a message that is corrupted by their aesthetic and taken drastically out of proportion by their viewers but you happen to keep it real, raw and simple. I like that, keep it going Max. Feel Compassion and Live Your Passion.

Man this is absolutely beautiful. A reminder that I need to get out of my own head more often and push myself to explore and meet new people. I’ve been to a lot of these places in this video and you captured them all magnificently.

Seeing how this all unfolded, a shot in the dark - a chance to explore, and the ending to match, had me cheering for your entire experience in this video, Max. Love the content!

this video was so well filmed and edited that it just felt like a breath of fresh air, a breath of life and that was honestly healing. thank you both for this

The wholesomeness of this video is insurmountable. Not only does it show the beauty of nature, the way you portray how you two fell in love is absolutely amazing!!

your view on optimism and meeting new people is inspiring. thank god i found this video at the exact moment i needed it. good luck max!

I love this little film. It’s amazing how much can be shown through a video. This story is so heartwarming. Living in the Pacific Northwest, with those bits of the video, made me see it in a different light. It makes me appreciate my home more, oddly enough. It’s so nice to just see something that makes your heart feel light.

Everyone loves a love story. She's a catch. Don't let her go

This is one of the greatest videos I watched on here in a long time. It just feels like I watched a whole movie in 22 minutes, and I loved every second of it. Thank you so much.

This is probably the most beautiful video I have seen. I love how over the years, your form of content has changed and has been increasingly deep and meaningful, almost soul-touching. This entails the line, " The kind of slow love, we all dream to experience ". Keep up the great work Max!!

this video is so wholesome and a poetic masterpiece as most of the comments already said but seeing that both of you didn't know each other well and jumping into this just shows the connection humans can form into relationship's it's so beautiful. your so amazed by her it's so cute

i never knew that 2 people could change my view on the earth this much, thank you, you both have very beautiful souls

This was absolutely beautiful. From the cinematography to the insightful and perfectly articulated voiceovers to the story itself. Keep it up, you’re brilliant.

her love is contagious and this was beautiful

Max, It has been about 3 years and half since I found your channel. Watching this video at the same time I’m reaching my 18’s makes me be as more optimistic about the future as I was 3 years and half ago. Keep doin’ this in the way only you can 🍀

thank you for this, i had been watching so many videos that took me even deeper into sadness and loneliness that ive been struggling with lately, but watching your video, I couldnt keep a smile off of my face. Your shared experiences together were so pure, it brought a feeling of hope that I hadnt felt in a while. thank you for sharing your story with us

Her laugh is such a peculiarly mesmerising sound. What a lovely soul shining through

Your art of filmmaking is amazing. I felt like I was watching a movie. Kudos to you.

a true masterpiece you're story telling especially choice of words, music and the tiny effects makes it one of the best videos I watched so far. But the story telling is only the top of the iceberg under the water is a magical story.

I burst into tears as soon as the video ends. The whole video was so beautiful and perfect…

my youtube recommendations lately have not been missing, such a wholesome raw and beautifully captured story. Couldn't help but smile throughout the whole thing, amazing piece! Glad i stumbled upon it

that is so crazy, i've been watching you both separately for years now and when i saw the thumbnail i couldn't believe it!! this video is beautiful and the love you've displayed in these collection of clips is palpable!!! thank you for sharing :)

God the cinematography and visual storytelling is just… gorgeous. It’s beautiful and absolutely stunning.

here because i saw isobel's video. i'm going on a week long trip with a complete stranger in 7 days. this video gave me all the best feelings and made me realize that i shouldn't be scared or nervous, but excited. i'm also an introvert and the thought of sharing space with a stranger terrified me. thanks for this video. i am truly excited for what is to come. for all the things i will learn about myself and the other person.

Absolutely beautiful. Its always so rewarding seeing what human connection is actually supposed to be. And what a magical way of showing it!!!

the end of the video with the cut made me jump haha, what a beautiful video ! i think we all fell in love with Isobel :)

This was honestly one of the best KZfaq videos I’ve ever watched. The editing was amazing, narration was amazing. It was just absolutely beautiful

I’ve been down in the dumps lately, but seeing your guys’ story unfold made me feel better. Thank you.

The last 30 seconds made me jump and smile at the same time. Great video