Louis father is a good man. He oozes that great, loving energy that you can see in Louis as well

@ciara1045

4 ай бұрын

i said it on the last vid too but the 3 generations of positive mascuinity we get to see with them is such a rare and beautiful thing

@sallyl5071

3 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I love Louis's dad!! I came to comments just to say that but while I'm here I am so afraid of cicadas for some reason, & most bugs tbh..😅..The monkey's faces r wild as well. Enjoying these vids Louuis and Raya but I always do wherever you are ❤

I've been watching Louis for 10+ years and I reckon Jungle Diaries might just be your best series yet! Loving the long episodes too! :)

@wonderland8

4 ай бұрын

Same! And agreed! Absolutely vibin through these videos! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@sydneylinh_

4 ай бұрын

Same here:)

@muuphoenix

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree.

dad is a natural on the camera :)

@lolsaXx

4 ай бұрын

Hes been around Louis vlogging since the start. A very long time go. He even started his own cooking channel at some point.

@ExanthePRKL

4 ай бұрын

@@lolsaXx I loved his cooking videos!!

What a treat! Seeing Raya's beautiful Mom and Louis' handsome Dad. The homes in your community are amazing. Best of all is Neo, such a smart, happy guy. 💕

I’ve said it before-y’all all look SO much more relaxed and content! It’s beautiful to watch 😊

There’s something about watching a video by someone who has done 100,000 hours. It looks effortless. But it took 13 years to make. So nice to see Louis’ dad & Raya’s mom as well. Just a beautiful video. Absolutely beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

That is how we brought our daughter up, take them everywhere and let them learn from every experience in life, it works 🤗

These vlogs are a breath of fresh air! I think that deep down, community and connection are what humans crave and need. It's so wonderful and inspiring to see you live out your version of community, in such a stunning location. Thank you for opening up your lives and sharing all of this

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ❤️

Raya, your haircut absolutely suits you! You may not be used to it, but the layers blend in beautifully bc your hair is dark. The layers add depth and volume!

Thanks for coming by and for including our house in your diaries! We appreciate it. Enjoy Costa Rica and Alegria. We had so much fun dancing with you all and meeting that incredible Neo

I love it but I’m a bit confused why you wouldn’t have the bus as maybe a guest room and then build a couple of bedrooms in your house? So excited to see everything unfold for you guys!

I would love a video on how these communities work and how you got involved, and how it all starts. It's so different to the norm it's very interesting. How does finance for the communal areas work? What do you get included when you buy land? What expectations and rules do you have to uphold. How many plots of land... how far are you from a town. So many questions!

@pamfogarty3087

4 ай бұрын

Yes I agree so many questions! I am fascinated by this lifestyle and sucha beautiful place to live👌

@yessiloo

4 ай бұрын

Yo can find some of that on the first videos when they started to drive the bus down to Costa Rica they talked about it!

@stephaniemckenzie9805

4 ай бұрын

I would also love a video answering these kinds of questions, or going in to more detail about what's all included, Costs etc x

@LuisMejia

4 ай бұрын

You can get to know a lot of this answers if you google “Alegría Village”. They have a website with some answers.

Okay, the community you guys live in is so cool! A little cult like ( gotta throw that in there lol) BUT looks so healing to be surrounded by community and like minded people !

@Pine_Peaks

4 ай бұрын

I keep wondering if this community will end up in some Netflix documentary

@domcage6724

4 ай бұрын

Yeah very big cult vibes

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 this is honestly so funny to me! The definition of a cult is “a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object” so this community couldn’t be further from that. There are people of all religions living here and we don’t have any kind of ‘leader’ or anything that people look up. That’s why we have the HOA meeting, we all vote for everything in the community. It’s just like a neighborhood but instead of ignoring our neighbors or saying hi in passing, we choose to get to know each other, have potlucks, pool parties etc often. We all think life should be shared and that our kids should grow up together. The cacao ceremony may look strange to someone who hasn’t been to one before but it’s just a chance to come together and drink cacao (a ceremonial drink from Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America). For many, many, many years cacao has been a powerful plant in many cultures. We just pour sugar in it, over process it and call it chocolate. But if you make a drink with the real cacao, it’s actually so good for you and in the ceremony we just celebrate life, maybe set an intention (like a wish on a birthday candle maybe?) and the singing feels really nice to hear yourself in harmony with a group. Again, there is no religious connection, we are not praying to anything together (besides just gratitude for nature and the earth maybe?) but we all come from very different backgrounds and religions and are just living our lives.. we just happen to all want to be friends 😂❤️

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

lol sorry for the super long response but I know some people are scared of things that are different than what they’re used to, but i think it’s sad that many perceive that the only way you can spend time with people and want to live life as a community is if you all pray to the same ‘god’. Unfortunately, being disconnected has become so normalized that connection can look scary to some and I hope our videos can help dispel that ✌🏼❤️

@eve5724

4 ай бұрын

I find it interesting how spiritual type of gatherings are getting 'cult' plastered but there's several religions like Christianity that don't get that cult label

That 2nd to last house was incredible, with all the polished concrete floors and the bathtub on the balcony: heaven!

Neo toning. Wow, that was gorgeous.

Oh wow! That footage flying with the 🐦 birds was absolutely AMAZING!!

What an amazing place and way of life. Neo is a very lucky little boy.

Raya, I’ve never ever seen your hair look anything but gorgeous! And from my observations, you’re a natural leader. Thank you for all the inspiration you give all of us❤

Raya, I belong to a woman's group (small 6 of us). It's one of the best things in my life! I'm the newest member and I remember feeling apprehensive about leading for the first time as you are feeling, but it's so rewarding! It also made me step out of my comfort zone and made me realize how much I have to offer. Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll be amazing!

I love seeing Louis dad and Ryan's mom they're helping out

Leo singing is the best. He’s so curious what a doll.❤🥰😍😘

Loving these vlogs, it feels like old KZread content. Very comforting and nostalgic 🧡

Am I the only one who thought it was super weird when the guy fed all of the adults bites of that banana thing with his fingers?! 😂

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

He’s one of our best friends and it was just a silly joke - you can see we were all laughing 😂

@katherinew1538

4 ай бұрын

@@RayaandLouis ah ok, makes much more sense then! Haha

Louis dad is always a nice edition to the vlog 😁😁😁

I LOVE Louis' dad vlogging!!! :)

@shanascott525

4 ай бұрын

Yesss, louis' dad is fabulous 😊

@ciara1045

4 ай бұрын

i love how both of their parents are totally into their way of living

God, I love the vibe Alegria has!! Very freeing, zero judgement…! Like, everyone embraces everyone!! So peaceful 🥹😌

So excited to see the channel grow with this new chapter of your lives!

Your dad is quite the silver fox Louis!!

Neo is becoming a little water baby. Love your new country, very pretty.

Hi Raya and Louis, loving these jungle adventure diaries. Thankyou for sharing. 🥰🥰

The music, the topography, the weather and people are just a drink for the soul! Loving the vlogs!

That drone shot with the birds was amazing.

I go into a little bubble watching your guys jungle diaries. It’s genuinely good for my soul. I feel like I can dream and that dreams do come true! Louis, I would love to hear more about how you began your KZread journey and how that has brought you to the present moment! I didn’t realise you started KZread until after 25. I often feel like “I should’ve started sooner” but this gives me hope, that the best time to start anything is now. Society tells us that life begins to end in your mid to late 20s, but it only ends then if we decide that. You’re an example of how life can still remain an adventure. How you can live in new countries, create a family, explore, adventure, pick up new hobbies and more after the age of 25. And it’s so inspiring and really filled me with hope today 💜💜💜💜 Thriveeee you guysss! Thriveeee! 🥰💜✨

Very nice interesting place to live people seems nice and helpful and caring. A little like a a cult, but nice.

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

Left a long reply on another comment like this, please read ✌🏼❤️

How can people not know what the sound is! And worse complain about the beautiful background "tropical jungle sounds."...its wonderful! Another fab vlog. I've never been so excited for the next video to be posted like I have in this series... its great!

I feel like Neo is going to take his first steps before the next diary. What a great vlog. The houses, the demo, the food, the community, dad and mum. SO great!!

I’m LOVING these long vlogs! ❤

I started watching you guys right before you had your little guy. Just wanted to say you both are delightful and have such a positive beautiful sprint. And Raya I was thinking how great you hair looked - I think the layers look great!

Thank you so much for proving that it’s still possible for neighbors to be civil towards one another. 👏👏👏

When you know the vlog is already going to be amazing so you like it ASAP!!

It takes a village to raise a child and this community or neighbourhood really lives by that! So nice to see love and friendship still is thriving when the news are full of the opposite! Looking forward to see the bus livable and covered by some deck area before you leave Costa Rica you really feel in your element there 🥰🥰🥰

I love the sound of nature in the background. Happy for the three of you! We need another Kara and Nate collaboration with you all soon :) just sayin’

@Lonnwriting

4 ай бұрын

Yes Kara and Nate visit, maybe your next visit to your land.

Neo joining in on the singing was the best!

These videos radiate such happiness even through the struggles. Love it ❤ please keep these coming ❤

Oh I am LOVING this series............ Wish you could stay longer than a month.........

Naww Neo joining in with everyone saying ahhhhh 😂❤ so cute

Those houses are amazing.

so great to see you and your dad renovating the buss

Love seeing Louis’s dad ❤ it’s so nice he has wanted to help and support

37:27 Neo chanting with everyone is so beautiful and priceless sound healing transcends all

Such a fun vlog! Thank you for showing us a look into the community culture and housing, it’s all so beautiful! One of my favourite parts is when Louis’ dad is filming at the fruit market and Raya is looking at Louis with so much love and fun energy without them knowing they’re being filmed 😍

You are providing such an incredible life experience for yourselves and especially for Neo xxx You truly are amazing parents xxx

Seeing the Acerola tree made me remember of my childhood in Brazil... try an acerola and orange juice and with a lot of vitamin C, is very good.

This was a great blog! It is the first one where you really got the feeling for the community and the people. I loved seeing some of the houses. Your dad Louis is really a lovely man.

This new series is something I can really see my self coming back to and watching again in the future. Just love the relaxing and positive vibes you guys are radiating! ❤

Great video! Loved seeing Louis's Dad, Raya's Mom and their interaction with the adorable Neo. The cicadas, the mangos, bananas and landscape brought back memories of my home country of Venezuela. ♥

When we come home from Jamaica I had download Cicadas and tree frogs sounds and play to go to sleep to other wise I couldn’t sleep I love to sounds of nature

@wonderland8

4 ай бұрын

Haha wow you’re on your own there! I’m Australian and crickets and cicadas be so loud it’s impossible to sleep 😂 for me anyway!

I put a few derops of rosemary essential oil in a spray bottle with water and massage it into my scalp. Or I put a few drops into my leave in conditioner. Or I simply put it in my conditioner and massage it into my scalp with a scalp brush for 5 mins or so, before washing.

We love following you guys! So good to see you there with family and community! We are soon moving to our new home in Costa Rica as well, so seeing you there gives us a little idea of what's to come. We can't wait to document all of that!! And Raya, you'd be an amazing leader for the women circle as you have such a genuine authenticity and a beautiful deep soul. Go girl! Sending blessings to you all from the mountains of Colorado 💗 Émily & Travis

Super duper Pura Vida .. Bendiciones vecinos!

Aww you guys look like you are thriving, so beautiful.

It makes my whole week when you guys upload! I’ve been watching you both for about 10 years now and I’m just loving these vlogs! Also, just so happy for you guys! You guys totally manifested this life you built!

@RayaandLouis

4 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you so much! ❤️

Love the footage of Costa Rica . Beautiful

Louis you are an OG KZread Legend and it's a pleasure to see how your family is growing and evolving! I love how VIbrant you and Raya seem in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is beautiful. It looks like you've chosen a great Community to be a part of. Raya your hair is beautiful. It is not too short. It is actually a little too long. This comes from a woman who had very long hair and cut it a little bit shorter. It looks great. Stop obsessing.

Wow, the second to the last house was my favourite, cant believe it was so big, just what i would want when i win the lottery. Neo has changed so much since you have been there. He has opened up more and is so more relaxed. You have so much to do with the van, but cant wait to see what you will build. ❤❤❤❤XXXXX

I love that Louis' dad is vlogging!

Loooooving these Jungle Diaries! So inspiring!

My favorite house was the last one on the tour. So gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you build!

those cups are ADORABLE!!!!

What an amazing community! Thanks for bringing us along! ❤ Incredible drone shots with the birds!!!❤

Louis’s Dad raving is EVERYTHING ❤❤❤🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼

Wow, you guys have an amazing lifestyle and it will be more complete when you get your place built and set up to live there long term. I know you guys are in the process of renovating the bus and you guys have showed us other ppl’s places that have been completed. You guys definitely need a pool, with an awesome deck and outside kitchen.

Thanks for sharing the house tours! I wasn’t able to make it so I’m happy to see the highlights. 🎉

You both look so much happier ❤

thanks to you guys im trying n eatting all lids of things n out of my comfort zone n i like it

Loving this series! So glad you are documenting it

Looks like Paradise ❤

Love the drone flying w the turkey vultures!

Love this series! ❤

Lovely vlog! You two are great parents! In case you want to know, House number 5 was my favorite and I liked #3 and #4 as well.

What an amazing community for you both. It is perfect for you and your family. Can't wait until you get Callie back there too.

Such a fun and enjoyable life. Thank you for your videos ~ Raya. Love all your clothes ~ 😊

Hey thanks for sharing! Could you maybe explain, why you use the bus and not build a new building?

You live in a society I want to make here in America. All I need is acres 😭🙌🏾♥️👏🏾 and people willing to join and be part of such wholesome community 🤍 we all have something to give, if only we looked passed our differences.. we’ll notice we have more incommon than different 🥹🫶🏽

Luv u guy's adventures ❤

All of your outfits are colorful and pretty😊

Good job sining Neo!

Wow what incredible drone footage! Living vicariously through you until we can make the big move ♥️

Loving this series!!!

37:07 Wow, he's just so adorable! 💚

you can get rid of the cicada noise in post production by using a simple equalizer and play around with the frequency until you find the one the cicadas are making that noise at and lower that frequency.

@rafalfaro

4 ай бұрын

or just some ai denoiser effect should be able to do it

Your vlogs help me remember my dreams and give me strength during difficult times I'm living at the moment. Thanks a million!

What a dream life! I'm loving this series! 💗

Stunning! Loving these long Alegria vlogs! 🎉❤

im so glad you n.louis have such wonderful relationships with your parents. nvr had that with my mom n couldnot wait to turn 18 n leave n i did on my 18th birthday my brother left at 17.5 as well gone over a week before she noticed lol i was 8 n picked up his chores cause i did want to hear her yell n take the beatin .

Raya has the darkest eye color ive ever seen! Like almost black 😯 kinda cool

Raya - you have one of the best heads of hair I’ve ever seen e ever seen! Even what you consider to be a “bad cut” can’t make your hair look anything less than great. Costa Rica clearly agrees with the entire family!

As a Kenyan I feel like I would love to move in to such a community. This is amazing

Damn, those drone shots were epic!