Cancer in me, but me in a Porsche Boxster across Europe

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Cancer has impacted my life and travels in such a big way over the last four years, but it's just impacted it, certainly not stopped it! In many ways it's actually enhanced my experiences both of life and travelling. It has given me a greater appreciation of everything I have, to enjoy the positives of life and not dwell on the hardships.
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Komentáře • 433

  • @yorbalindason
    @yorbalindason Před měsícem +414

    When i was looking at a 911/991 I wasn’t sure about buying the car. Then my doc said I had melanoma. When she called me on the phone she said “get the car Paul.” After 3 years of treatment I’m still here enjoying the car.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +35

      That's brilliant and gives hope to us all!

    • @luiscunha6657
      @luiscunha6657 Před 20 dny +7

      Great doctor 😊👍🏼

    • @andreas9119
      @andreas9119 Před 19 dny +3

      Keep enjoying it. HOpefully you get it to a track to enjoy it to the nth degree :D

    • @VirallVariety
      @VirallVariety Před 3 dny +1

      Marry that doc 😂❤

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 3 dny

      @@VirallVariety 😆

  • @azaboy2
    @azaboy2 Před měsícem +389

    What a legend, I’m 29 stuck in the mundane.. and you’ve inspired me to go and live life

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +38

      Thanks Az, I'm humbled ☺️

    • @user-tb1jy7rr9e
      @user-tb1jy7rr9e Před měsícem +2

      Don’t worry me lad! You will get it soon and buy a porsche boxter

  • @triumphthunderbird1
    @triumphthunderbird1 Před měsícem +231

    Sorry to hear about the return of your cancer Brian. You are living life on full throttle until the time comes!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +49

      Thanks, it's just the hand we're dealt 🤷🏻‍♂but I'll make the most of whatever is left. The new Rocket Storm arrives tomorrow! 😆 But no trips abroad on it until the time is right but may squeeze in some shortish UK ones 🤞🏼Hope all is well with you ☺

    • @triumphthunderbird1
      @triumphthunderbird1 Před měsícem +6

      @@BriKinsella You have the right attitude my friend!
      If you fancy a ride over to York, I can show you some great roads in the Yorkshire Wolds that I am sure will be new to you.
      The new Storm is a thing of beauty. Mine is the TFC, now over 4 years old and still love it! There is nothing like the Triumph Rocket!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +8

      @@triumphthunderbird1 TFC very nice indeed! I must admit to giving serious consideration to one but what swung me away from it was that the value would be in keeping the miles sensible, not something I'm particularly good at! 😆 I love York, Rachel and I had our honeymoon there (in 1979!) and like I just said to @stanleyfamUK there's loads of places closer to home that I haven't explored which appeal to me. I love Yorkshire, a beautiful county!

    • @triumphthunderbird1
      @triumphthunderbird1 Před měsícem +2

      Enjoy your new ride!
      My TFC has decent mileage on the clock and looking to put many more on it.

    • @jimbandit1250sa
      @jimbandit1250sa Před měsícem

      Well done Brian enjoying your car and bikes I’ve always wanted to see Italy on my T120 awesome views and scenery I wish you many more miles buddy a great attitude and hopefully many more miles to come. Best regards Jim a Triumph owner👌☺️🤝 your a cracking guy Brian

  • @frederickontour1478
    @frederickontour1478 Před měsícem +69

    As a young man of 25 years old this video really made me realise how precious a good bill of health is.
    This is something I never really thought about and took a bit for granted. Your words and story refocussed my attention on getting the most out of my life and everyday making the best of it for myself and the people around me. Like you said, you never know how long you have. Carpe diem Brian, thank you for your effort in making this video and sharing your wisdom and experiences. You are an inspiration. Keep up the fight and enjoy what you can :)

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +18

      Thank you for that Frederick ☺ I'm pondering a short video entitled something like 'Cancer - Enhancing MY life'. When did you last stop for a moment to be aware of your body? Are you pain free and comfortable? Because that isn't a given. Most of us are born with the ability to see, hear, feel, have a sense of smell and taste. We have grown up with the ability to drink and eat to keep our bodies going. When you lose any of this (as I did for 5 weeks with my oesophageal cancer, surviving only on liquid feed through a tube through my nose) then you truly realise what a privilege it is to have it back. I couldn't even swallow water during that period, lost 2 stones and aged ten years. Now I can eat and drink again and can swallow a sip of water with a pleasure that most people couldn't comprehend. As a good friend of mine said "Health is wealth". I hope you have a very 'wealthy' future ahead of you Frederick, thank you for taking the time to comment ☺

    • @richardirvine9469
      @richardirvine9469 Před 24 dny +2

      @@BriKinsella ,,,you are one of a group of very special,inspirational human beings...i wish you and your beloved Porsche very many happy miles together...best wishes from Almanzora,Andulucia...😎

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 24 dny +2

      @@richardirvine9469 Thank you very much for that Richard! ☺

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 24 dny +2

      @@richardirvine9469 Thank you Richard and for saying where you're from 🤗

  • @kayakerjer
    @kayakerjer Před 28 dny +40

    At age 63, after colon cancer and with an untreatable autoimmune disease destroying my liver, I want to thank you for this inspiring story. My strategy through all this has been to attack my bucket list in the order of hardest/most-joyful first, before my health window closes. This year I walked the Camino Frances across Spain, the Rota Vicentina in Portugal, the South Downs Way in England and a portion of the South West Coast Path. Really hard for me but I’m happy to say I put together a plan and then executed it successfully with no hospital stays along the way. Our physical capacities and what brings us joy may be different, but we’re both trying to live our best lives in the scarce time available. I see in you someone a little further down the path than me still living life in full. Thanks for being an inspiring role model, and for putting a spotlight on less physically demanding adventures I can still add to my bucket list as I follow the same ultimate path as yours, albeit a bit behind.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 28 dny +12

      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Jerry. I loved reading about your walks and that you had the determination to do them! ☺ I'm planning another short video about how cancer is actually enhancing my life 😲 a sort of 'every cloud has a silver lining' kind of thing. Seems like you have a great attitude and I applaud that, it makes me smile. Thanks again 👍🏼💪🏼

  • @ScottPC
    @ScottPC Před měsícem +27

    Your wife will be proud of you! Live your life to the max mate, she'll be proud of all this. Great video.

  • @90931s
    @90931s Před 29 dny +22

    "Whatever your interest is, whatever you love doing, maybe you should make time for it." Best advice ever. Mr. Kinsella, I wish you a great time. As a working person living in a rat race, delayed gratification was deemed a virtue since young, but there's only that much time one can delay what makes them happy until one day, time and health we took for granted are taken away from us.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 29 dny +2

      Thank you! Very poignant words from you ☺

  • @patbroe9186
    @patbroe9186 Před měsícem +17

    Wow I just saw Brian has his wife name on the numberplate, that made me so emotional 😪 Wishing you all the best!

  • @themacrowizard
    @themacrowizard Před měsícem +38

    Brian, thank you for sharing this, and for the reminder to live our lives to the fullest. What a journey!

  • @HHlah
    @HHlah Před měsícem +27

    Hi Brian, I lost my dad to cancer about 2 months ago after a tough 4 and a half year battle, and cannot even begin to imagine the emotions you must be feeling. You are such an inspiration, sending you all the love and support all the way from Malaysia. Beautiful GTS too!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +12

      Thank you for your comments and for saying where you're from🤗 I'm sorry to read about your father, this cancer thing seems to now be affecting most families in the world 😔 I don't really get emotional, maybe due to the fact that I became an emotional wasteland after my wife died (of cancer) four years ago and now I live alone with nobody to bounce emotions off, even though I am very fortunate to have our two amazing daughters on my doorstep ☺. I still have so many positives in life and reasons to treasure it ☺ My best wishes to you in coming to terms with the loss of your dad 😔

  • @jackkelley890
    @jackkelley890 Před měsícem +28

    What a blessed life with an attitude to handle many more miles. Yes, you are correct. None of us really know when we will take our last ride, but chin up sir. You got this!

  • @paulhughes8732
    @paulhughes8732 Před měsícem +10

    So sorry to hear it’s returned. I was diagnosed in 2015 and bought the same car three days later, then a cayman, 911 s, 4s, then a GTS. I am now recovered and retired at 55, one life so live it. Thought it was back earlier this year but got the all clear. One life no rehearsal

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 21 dnem +1

      Thank you Paul and best wishes to you for the future ☺️

  • @Yakman18
    @Yakman18 Před měsícem +17

    Bless you, Brian. Thanks for sharing your beautiful car, your beautiful photos and your beautiful story.

  • @aLtee
    @aLtee Před měsícem +22

    mythical homepage pull, really enjoyed this Brian.

  • @deinblak
    @deinblak Před 3 dny +1

    Thank you for sharing your passion, journey and vulnerability with us all Brian. Lovely Boxster, and from what I can gather - You're a bloody top bloke too. Wishing you all the best. Cheers, Blake.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 2 dny

      Thank you for your kind comments Blake! ☺️

  • @stanleyfamUK
    @stanleyfamUK Před měsícem +28

    Brian, I am unable to convey how inspirational your videos have been, may they continue for years to come mate. I love that you take R9chel with you and you share the adventures together, if you are ever touring Sussex and the coast let me know, the door will always be open.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +3

      That's very kind of you (presumably Stanley is your surname?) just that I like to use people's names as it seems more friendly ☺I will certainly look you up should I ever be in your neck of the woods. I still hope to travel abroad again but there's so much I haven't explored closer to home and Sussex is one of those places 🤗

  • @AzaelNYC
    @AzaelNYC Před 2 dny +1

    Praying for you my friend. Thank You for inspiring to live my life, love you !

  • @happywanderer5632
    @happywanderer5632 Před 23 dny +8

    Thanks for this Brian. I'm 61 and healthy, but wondering what to do with the rest of my life and money. This was inspiring.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 23 dny +2

      OMG, what a fantastic position to be in! After my wife died I said that I wasn't saving for a rainy day because I've had it! Well it pretty much has been lashing it down since January last year! 😆I'm not spending all my money (obviously) but what's happened certainly changes my decision making!

    • @andreas9119
      @andreas9119 Před 19 dny +1

      My dad always said he would travel when he retired and worked until 70. By that time, diabetes and foot woundcare had taken over his life. Enjoy the money you've worked hard for, while being responsible to the ones who matter (spouse, kids/grand kids) and then don't forget to have fun yourself within moderation. I'd say it's more about making memories than dopamine hits. That will come when you remember the memories you've had already, and have yet to make.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 19 dny

      @@andreas9119 Absolutely 👍🏼

  • @My_Auto_Chronicles
    @My_Auto_Chronicles Před měsícem +12

    Thank you for sharing and reminding me to seize and savour every opportunity in life.

  • @lucwijngaard8413
    @lucwijngaard8413 Před 5 dny +3

    Only when our time seems to be limited we see the true value of it, great to see someone making the most out of it!

  • @hamizbackup
    @hamizbackup Před 4 dny +1

    I am 21. And i love your passion and spirit. You didn't gave up, i already gave up so many times in past years for small things. Wish you all the best for your journey. It all comes to and end and enter new life after death. We can take best out of life we have.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 4 dny +2

      Oh to be 21 again! 😆 I've had and am having the best of lives, hopefully you will too! 🤗

  • @Hxkwuwydbx
    @Hxkwuwydbx Před 12 hodinami

    You are a legend, Brian. Thanks for Sharing this video.

  • @redcloud4741
    @redcloud4741 Před 9 dny +1

    mate i dont even know you yet it made me cry watching this video. the wisdom that blasted through my screen when i clicked this video was too immense for me to deal with. youre doing awesome stuff man.

  • @dotpeat1372
    @dotpeat1372 Před 24 dny +2

    What a great upload, beautiful camerawork and storyline, super sound, looking forward to uour others!

  • @mrnoobgamerhd
    @mrnoobgamerhd Před 6 hodinami

    16 Years old and luckily healthy. I'm so sorry to hear about your Cancer. I love when youtube leads me to videos like these. Enjoy your life in full throttle while you can. Hopefully there will be a chance to get better for you. Cancer sadly often hits those who least deserve it.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 6 hodinami

      Thanks for your kind comments ☺

  • @DrBoobY2K
    @DrBoobY2K Před měsícem +18

    I'm 38 and I lost my dad a long time ago to the big c. My mum had double cancer a few years ago but she had a lucky and full recovery. I had a scare last year. You are doing exactly what I'd do in your position and it brings tears thinking about your quiet bravery. Great choice of car (I have a 2010 panamera that I just took to San Sebastian and had a wonderful time, but for just one I think the Boxter is a great (reliable?) choice.
    Respect to your joy, bravery and dignity from one stranger to another.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +8

      Wow, thank you so much Tom for your comments. Some people get a great hand dealt and some don’t, looks like yours has been a bit rough but I feel very fortunate to have had the life I’ve had/having. Yes it would’ve been lovely to have been healthy until my mid 90’s and then suddenly fall off my perch but most of us aren’t so fortunate. I appreciate everything I have & Will for as long as I can ☺️ Thank you again 🙂👍🏼

    • @frankirvine316
      @frankirvine316 Před měsícem +1

      Hello Brian,Good on you mate,fantastic places you are exploring
      I can share with you re your cancer
      In December 2021 in The midst of Covid I had a bilateral lung transplant,after a year build up
      I had Idiopathic Fibrosis
      Being a fairly fit fellow etc
      Lung transplant went fine and recovery was tough
      Over a couple of years with skin issues (sun exposure etc) I developed a Lymph Node at the groin
      After tests etc it was diagnosed metatasic
      6 rounds of radiation
      Then I was diagnosed Stage 4 C
      Start with Chemo and Pet Scans to see how progress was going,and I was 4 rounds in and another Pet Scan and it appeared to be disappearing
      Then I was getting sick,so off to the Emergency dept,just as well we did that as the surgeon told me,another hr and we wouldn’t be having this conversation!
      So what I had was a blood clot in the lung
      After a 6 week stay I was cleared to leave
      I also got Covid while I was there ( it’s still around) so be careful it and folks like us down quickly
      So I’m back on the Chemo and round 9 this coming week
      My family is very supportive in helping me etc
      But I agree,there is always someone worse off,and I Keep focused on the light at the end of the tunnel✅
      All the best with travels and the Boxster a great way to travel✅
      I have a 928 and awaiting finishing mechanical work,and it’s a beautiful car,a true GT touring car
      Cheers
      Frank✅🥝

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +2

      @@frankirvine316 OMG Frank! That is some ordeal 😳 I wish you all the best for the future and hope that you can enjoy that 928 🤞🏼🤗

    • @frankirvine316
      @frankirvine316 Před měsícem +1

      @@BriKinsella Thanks 🙏 Very much for your kind words much appreciated
      Gotta hang in there ✅
      Cheers Frank

  • @raymondsmith4401
    @raymondsmith4401 Před měsícem +12

    Greetings from Thailand Brian. Nice to see you have some great mates to share your adventures with. I’m 81 and have just received the news that my cancer has also returned after two previous bouts with the scourge afflicting the world. We just have to enjoy every minute and moment. The world is a beautiful place and the most of its inhabitants are a joy to be around. Carry on sir.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      You've absolutely nailed it Raymond! 👍🏼Sorry to read about the return though 😔

  • @timroberts3258
    @timroberts3258 Před 25 dny +2

    As a fellow Boxster owner, I understand the experience it provides, and the joy delivers. But I can only imagine how hard it is dealing with cancer. Thank you for inspiring us all, and enjoy the road…

  • @zhouxia
    @zhouxia Před 8 dny +1

    Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time

  • @NorthDesigns
    @NorthDesigns Před měsícem +7

    Awesome video brian. I'm 19 years old and just bought my first sports car (2003 bmw z4 3.0i) and this video has really put into perspective how unpredictable life can be so I reckon I'm going to book that trip and start driving it abroad! You're an inspiration mate and I wish you all the best with your recovery.

  • @peterf46
    @peterf46 Před měsícem +3

    Really enjoyable to watch your road trip. I've always found that the car becomes a friend on this sort of trip and the more special the car, the more special the journey. Lovely editing and the music fits perfectly. Good luck and thankyou for taking us along.🙏

  • @horstweizenkeim997
    @horstweizenkeim997 Před měsícem +4

    All the best to you! Everyone has to face the end, but in the end it counts what you have made out of it. And you have made more out of your life than the most. Respect.

  • @karimhallar2854
    @karimhallar2854 Před 2 hodinami

    No se quien seas este viejo, pero es el "Puto Amo" un crack! saludos desde argentina ⬜🔵⬜

  • @nutbehindthewheel
    @nutbehindthewheel Před měsícem +8

    Really enjoyed watching this Brian.
    It’s almost 5 years since I was diagnosed and treated .
    In remission now - hope you are as lucky .

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      That's great news! and thank you ☺

  • @shaunwilson635
    @shaunwilson635 Před měsícem +2

    That road trip looks like an amazing experience. This video was a great reminder to live life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing Brian, I wish you the best!

  • @myporscheadventures
    @myporscheadventures Před měsícem +7

    very inspirational. thank you for those great moments you've shared with us. wishing you all the best and many more adventures like that!

  • @jeremyhoffmann2909
    @jeremyhoffmann2909 Před 10 dny

    Thanks Brian for an inspirational video of "Live while your alive", keep on exploring/driving.

  • @DanSalehi
    @DanSalehi Před 10 dny

    God bless you and thank you for sharing part of your journey.

  • @marceldriessen3728
    @marceldriessen3728 Před měsícem +7

    Dear Brian, I stumbled on this fantastic video, I am a Porsche and motorcycle rider myself, and wanted you to know that you have my strongest admiration for your spirit, your travels and how you cope with what fate has presented you with. I wish you all the very very best, have the most fun that you can get and if you come close to Aachen in Germany, let me know. I would be delighted to have you over and will present you with a spirited drive together in the belgian ardennes or a trip to the famous nürburgring! Thumbs up, you are incredible!!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +1

      Aaaw thanks Marcel, very kind words indeed! And should I be in your area I will look you up ☺

    • @marceldriessen3728
      @marceldriessen3728 Před měsícem +1

      @@BriKinsella must do!

  • @oscoe
    @oscoe Před 3 dny

    Thank you Brian. Your story and words of generous wisdom are much appreciated. Wishing you the best of days for as many days as possible……

  • @cjyu2
    @cjyu2 Před 47 minutami

    this is so inspirational!! thank you

  • @williamxchau
    @williamxchau Před měsícem +3

    Rock on Bro❤ Life is not about how long you live, but how wide 😂 Have Fun!

  • @MoVids44
    @MoVids44 Před měsícem +4

    What a wonderful video. Made me rethink what the hell I am doing with my life. You are living the right way!

  • @jimbandit1250sa
    @jimbandit1250sa Před 27 dny +1

    Hi Brian you definitely are living your best life to the fullest it’s a pleasure seeing your bikes and cars giving you so much pleasure long may it continue buddy I love how your dealing with this situation top man I admire your spirit. Keep it going buddy you’re doing great.😊💪🏻🏍👍☺️

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 26 dny +1

      Thanks so much Jim! 😊 I feel that I’m loving life so much which I will hopefully convey in my next short video? 🤗👍🏼

  • @bluegtturbo
    @bluegtturbo Před dnem

    I salute you Sir! And at 64 myself, with a potential serious health issue currently being diagnosed, I regret not doing the travel thing, living in the moment when I was in full health. It's so true - we regret the things we didn't do far more than the mistakes we made in life. Death is inevitable. The important thing is to live it to the full whether for 19 or 99 years.. I raise a glass to your adventures Brian😊😊

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před dnem

      Thank you for your kind comments! ☺ I'm really trying to make the most of the days I feel able 🤗

  • @SuperMacGyver1
    @SuperMacGyver1 Před 5 dny

    Hi Brian, travelling is indeed healing for the soul. I think most important in life is to have seen where you lived your life (on our little planet in this huge universe with us living on it after a long evolution) And I think I will be satisfied with my life when I know that I saw as many beautiful landscapes, as many wonders of our nature and prospering life in beautiful villages and cities. I want to travel a lot soon as well and hope god will give me the time needed for it. I wish you to have as much time as possible as well to reach this level of satisfaction. Your registration plate on your Porsche is very heartwarming. Stay strong and push your travel to the limit to know finally that you swallowed as many impressions as you could. All the best for you. 🍀🙏

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 5 dny +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words ☺

  • @michaporada
    @michaporada Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for sharing, it's wonderful that you are fulfilling your dreams and finding joy in the small things, even if you are in a difficult health situation. Once again Brian, all the best and greetings from Poland!!!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much for your reply Michał and for saying where you're from! 🤗

  • @kiwi335d
    @kiwi335d Před měsícem +1

    Keep on living life like you stole it Brian. We can all take inspiration from you about what should be at the forefront of our lives priorities. Thanks for sharing you fabulous trip with us.

  • @nickhill941
    @nickhill941 Před 23 dny +1

    A great video Brian and your story is truly inspirational.
    I’m 3 years retired from doing my 30 in The Job and your experiences recently are definitely a kick up the ar5e to me to get out and do more while I’m healthy to do so.
    Keep enjoying life mate 👍🏻

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 23 dny +2

      Thanks for that Nick. As far as we know we're not going to get another chance at this so give it your best shot! 😆

  • @edubwalter3179
    @edubwalter3179 Před 2 dny

    God bless you my brother...all the way from California, USA!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 2 dny +1

      Thanks 😊 and for saying where you’re from 🤗👍🏼

  • @batterynerd8779
    @batterynerd8779 Před 4 dny

    Thanks. You are very inspiring.

  • @philk7385
    @philk7385 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Brian, thanks for you message to all of us.Take care and don't stop the journey! See you o the way.

  • @pacojonesvaior9212
    @pacojonesvaior9212 Před 11 dny

    Thanks so much… inspiring.. we should think about not letting the time pass and enjoy such a memorable trip… best wishes

  • @russelldavis9122
    @russelldavis9122 Před měsícem +6

    Hey Brian, I needed to see your post and video!! I am 59 and diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 24. Failed Whipple surgery and now on heavy chemo to hopefully shrink the tumor. I have just bought a 981 GTS Boxster so if you are able and fancy meeting for a drive out and a chat …. Would be lovely and have everything crossed for you buddy x. Russ

    • @mheeler
      @mheeler Před měsícem

      All the best for you too.

    • @ScottPC
      @ScottPC Před měsícem

      All the best!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +2

      Thanks Russ, bloody chemo eh? Not my favourite pastime but hey 🤷🏻‍♂if it helps out then so be it. Let me know where you're from (can do it via email if you like?) and if I'm in your neck of the woods I'll look you up 👍🏼

  • @DavidKohout
    @DavidKohout Před 8 dny

    Happiness heals, and driving a car like that definitely does that. Wishing you all the best man!

  • @adamhayden3550
    @adamhayden3550 Před 10 dny

    A stark reminder of how precious life is. Thank you for sharing this video and good luck for the duration 🫡

  • @claudiustefan8831
    @claudiustefan8831 Před měsícem +1

    Wishing you only the best, this is very inspirational! 🙏

  • @dinodreptak
    @dinodreptak Před měsícem +1

    Warm greetings from Poland!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      Thank you for letting me know where you're from! 🤗

  • @momentan_affirmationen

    Inspiring sir ! I live now at the fullest 🎉❤

  • @Juizysphelim
    @Juizysphelim Před 23 dny +1

    God bless you sir.

  • @WizZarDz0rrrr
    @WizZarDz0rrrr Před 29 dny +1

    The fact that you maximise every moment you have is very inspiring and is a joy to watch. Great choice on choosing a GTS. Hope there`s many more trips ahead. Cheers from Romania :)

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 29 dny

      Of the 30 European countries my wife and I travelled through Romania was in our top two! Thank you for letting me know you are from there ☺ and thank you for your comments ☺

  • @EnnoStrecker-ek2qh
    @EnnoStrecker-ek2qh Před měsícem +1

    You are so strong, keep on riding and experience the world like never before. Greetings from Germany

  • @quackgarage9551
    @quackgarage9551 Před 11 dny

    I wish you many more years and a successful recovery!
    Cheers from another car enthusiast and fellow roadtrip lover.

  • @shawyonsharifi3394
    @shawyonsharifi3394 Před 10 dny

    How on earth is this channel so unbelievably under rated. Man this is beautiful content and is a moving story. I hope u regain ur full health and have many years in front of you.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 9 dny

      Thank you so much for your kind comments! ☺️

  • @kristy77a
    @kristy77a Před měsícem +1

    God bless you, sir. I’m reminded to count my blessings and to not take anything for granted. Thank you for sharing your story and your journey.

  • @cp4512
    @cp4512 Před měsícem +1

    Very best wishes to you. I’m glad you’re still doing things you enjoy.

  • @inksand
    @inksand Před 7 dny

    Quite simply one of the finest videos I’ve seen on YT.

  • @andreas9119
    @andreas9119 Před 19 dny

    This came up in my feed. I developed cancer sometime in 2021/2022 after years of ulcerative colitis (1997 diagnosis) . Like you, I chose Porsche; I had a photo with a GT2 996 some twenty years earlier at the Montreal GP circa 2001. Luckily, I was only stage 2 and was operated on, but it was eye opening and the disease had threatened and haunted me for as long. "Enjoying what I can, while I can" is my motto as well. Due to the stomas, I no longer enjoy the bikes of my 20s and 30s, but I pulled a trigger on a 911, which is certainly as good as the bikes, albeit with A/C. Take care and keep enjoying life.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 19 dny

      Brilliant to read that you get so much pleasure from the 911 (understandably)! 🤗

  • @marky4577
    @marky4577 Před 22 dny

    This has always been my dream - great to hear that you followed yours. God bless you and your family and thanks for the video.

  • @p____p4tel
    @p____p4tel Před 22 dny

    I love this video upload. I think I love all the positive comments for the video almost as much. Inspiring to all of us.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 22 dny

      😊 Thank you and I’m pleased you like the comments coz I do! 😆👍🏼

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 Před měsícem +3

    Never watched any other of your clips but seen this. I love a road trip but never done Europe but plenty in my native Scotland and bits of the U.K. You absolutely have the best blast and wish you more time to enjoy the Car. 😢 I don’t have a sports Car unless you call a MINI Cooper that but it was bought split new and I have enjoyed many road trips. I have a few friends who don’t like driving or see what you get out of driving B roads through scenery and I always think it’s a bit of a shame they don’t get that buzz or enjoyment that I get.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      The Porsche has surprise me, it's the first sports car I've had and has definitely bridged the gap between bike and car. I made most of my videos private but may reintroduce some which looks at the car/bike thing?

    • @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb
      @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb Před 27 dny +1

      Wales is also very beautiful. It's my go-to for road trips. Was there yesterday. The last two times I've been though I've had problems. I cracked my windscreen (stone chip) about three weeks ago (now repaired) and yesterday dented my car door when it opened into a stone wall. I had two Porsches over 11 years, but had a lot of trouble with the second one (a 987 RS60 Spyder) when the engine imploded. Now had an Abarth 124 Spider for 4 years, which I love and want to take it into Europe.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 27 dny

      @@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb The 124 looks much better than the MX5! 👍🏼

  • @snakewad123
    @snakewad123 Před dnem

    I'm 31 and haven't had a happy day since I was maybe 21. Work long hours for little money . Can't even just buy what I want at McDonald's because of price. You have lived more life than I will. Unless I change something. I may quit my job this month and buy a van . Really hope you get better . Lost my mum to cancer at 20. We had an argument and I told her I hope she would die. Two days later we got the cancer diagnosis. I rarely visited her in hospice because I was too high and scared of facing the gravity of the situation. Never got over this and I think about it daily . I loved her immensely and I don't know she knew that. I really hope you get better mate. I'm not religious but I prayed for you . Looks like you had a great time mate you are an inspiration and a very brave man.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 20 hodinami +1

      Thank you for your comment and sharing your life (so far). We all do things in life we regret but so long as we learn from them then maybe we can become the person we aspire to be. You are who you are partly because of what has happened and obviously you can’t change that but you can change your future. I wish you all the best and hope that you can become that person you want to be🤞🏼 A brave person is someone who is scared of something but carries on regardless. This situation is mainly out of my hands, I would prefer not to be in it but I am and can’t change the fact I have cancer. I’m not scared so therefore in my opinion I’m not brave but thank you anyway. I get quite a bit of time when I’m not in pain or discomfort, can eat and drink to survive so everything else in life is a bonus! My best wishes to you for your future ☺️

  • @mrenigma6274
    @mrenigma6274 Před 21 dnem

    You are a legend mate. Keep inspiring

  • @johncowie3092
    @johncowie3092 Před 24 dny +1

    What can I say
    Deepest condolences re your wife and utter dismay on your latest diagnosis.
    Just lost my 64 yr old sister to cancer.
    My next step is a boxster GTS and driving to Spain and back.
    That’s the new dream for me.
    I hope you can keep going as long as possible
    You and Rachel are a fine looking couple.
    Enjoy

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 24 dny

      Thank you so much John! ☺ Sorry to read about your sister, cancer seems to be almost compulsory these days! 😔

  • @BlueJon1975
    @BlueJon1975 Před 24 dny

    Inspirational. Sorry to hear the cancer returned. Wishing you well and more adventures

  • @xxxxxxxxxxxxxx876
    @xxxxxxxxxxxxxx876 Před 8 dny

    Man, this vídeo was incredible. Thank you for sharing it with us

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 7 dny

      And thank you for your kind comments! ☺️

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson3463 Před 16 dny

    My bestwishes to you Brian, good choice in motorcycles. Way to go! ❤ thank you

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much for the inspiration, Brian, and for the important reminder: LIVE WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +1

      Wow I'm honoured to get a message from you Peter, I've followed you on YT! 🤗

    • @peterfritzphoto
      @peterfritzphoto Před měsícem

      @@BriKinsella You’re very generous, Brian, which is consistent with your incredible attitude to life. Take care of yourself, mate. You’ve definitely made a positive dent in this universe.

  • @maesitos
    @maesitos Před měsícem +1

    I wish you the best

  • @MC_ICT
    @MC_ICT Před měsícem +1

    i'm taking my 2015 mini JCW to italy at the end of this month from glasgow, so glad i came across your video, as i sit wondering if im making the right decision driving, over £100 flights, i realise its so much more personal and memorable to do it with a car you love - i'm 24 just now but i hope i can go as many places as you have by the time i'm in my 60's. Thank you for sharing this - wishing you all the best

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem +1

      You will create many more valuable memories driving and also make more friends along the way 🤗 I know it's so much cheaper and more time efficient to fly but I'm sure you'll love the experience of driving far more! ☺ And to think you're just 24, I take my hat off to you! 🙂

    • @MC_ICT
      @MC_ICT Před měsícem +1

      @@BriKinsella thank you for your kind words - have a great day 👍🏼

  • @WolfofTelecom
    @WolfofTelecom Před 19 dny

    This way or another life ends, but one meaningful day, has much more value than the typical 100 days. The most of us leave this world without understanding the real value of life.

  • @Grimmjow251
    @Grimmjow251 Před 4 dny

    Sorry your cancer's returned, but I'm glad to have come across your channel to see you post such great content! Hope you're well enough to continue traveling for the foreseeable future!

  • @enriketto07
    @enriketto07 Před 20 dny +1

    May I suggest you a trip to Austria and Slovenia? Beautiful landscapes, mountain roads, best in June or September! All the best Brian!

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 20 dny

      Thank you! Yes I haven't done enough of Austria but intend to, did a bit of Slovenia (in the motorhome when we did 30 European countries). So many places to go, so little time but I still love it all! 🤗

  • @rafish100
    @rafish100 Před 26 dny

    Fabulous video. Travel well Brian.

  • @SetirKiri
    @SetirKiri Před měsícem +1

    I noticed the registration numbers. Thats true love. Thank you for your story, I've inspired.

  • @hieroglyph321
    @hieroglyph321 Před 26 dny

    You're an inspiration 👍

  • @jayakrishnant5918
    @jayakrishnant5918 Před 28 dny

    Godspeed Brian, lots of respect and love from India.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 28 dny

      Wow, thank you and also for saying where you're from! 🥰

  • @WilliamLairecruiter
    @WilliamLairecruiter Před měsícem +1

    on my bucket list

  • @newcarwave
    @newcarwave Před měsícem +2

    I wish you all the best. fantastic video, keep going

  • @markcourtney7251
    @markcourtney7251 Před 18 dny

    What a professional video, absolutely stunning.

  • @markustrettnak6588
    @markustrettnak6588 Před měsícem +1

    Brian, there are a number of so-called inspiring videos on youtube. However, you have made an unique one in an authentic way that really touched my heart. I wish you all the best for your medical treatments. I do hope to see more of your videos with the Porsche Boxster.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      That's very kind of you Mark, thank you! ☺

  • @notgonnalie2956
    @notgonnalie2956 Před měsícem +1

    Paul 1 day I will drive Porsche thru Europe like you! I have saved this to my holy grail video playlist. Great

  • @walter_ribeiro
    @walter_ribeiro Před měsícem +1

    Sorry to hear Brian, and at the same time, inspired by your willpower.

  • @PadraigOConnell
    @PadraigOConnell Před 16 dny

    Bravo …. Glad I found this …..

  • @johncowie3092
    @johncowie3092 Před 24 dny

    I wasn’t considering grey but in the sun your car really shines

  • @kristenmoon4405
    @kristenmoon4405 Před 7 dny

    Love that you shared your journey. It’s a dream of mine to do the same, especially in a Porsche. I’m now 40 and still gotta get the money up to travel even at all ( US is expensive lol ). So proud of you and happy to see you living life for all it is and encouraging others to do the same.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 7 dny

      Thanks Kristen! ☺ And thanks for saying where you're from 🤗

  • @JMJ.1965
    @JMJ.1965 Před měsícem +1

    So much respect for this man, anyone could take a sample off this man's positivity.......live life to the max. So many people whining and crying about the nonsensical things in life........see them all the time! Go with the flow and as a reminder, take a good look as this man and think again......I hope u gonna do more miles in your life and be proud off who u r, so much empathy.....u like others inspire me, to see the world, and meet lovely people/places throughout the journey......thank u so much of sharing your life with us, that's already achievement on it's own!! Brian take care and i hope u r feeling fit enough (with the cancer) to go on. God bless u as a complete man.....

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much Swirl, I'm humbled by your words which actually made me feel a touch emotional! 🥹☺

  • @gxlbiscuit
    @gxlbiscuit Před 25 dny

    Thank you for sharing this with us. From the depths of what it is to be a car enthusiast and person that values our troubles, triumphs and vulnerabilities of our human journey thank you and much love.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 25 dny

      @@gxlbiscuit Thank you for your kind comments ☺️

  • @TAG993
    @TAG993 Před 22 dny

    I'm new to your channel, you are an inspiration my friend. So glad you are living life on your terms. Beautiful videos. Please keep them coming.

    • @BriKinsella
      @BriKinsella  Před 22 dny +1

      Thank you for your kind comments Thomas ☺

  • @lolkevandewitte1713
    @lolkevandewitte1713 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for taking us on your journey, Brian! Thinking of driving to Modena this autumn (I live in Holland), this inspired me even more! And complements about your Porsche Boxster GTS. It’s good traveling companion. I wish you many save miles to go, Brian!