Bus Life in Moab (a day finding hidden desert gems)

Bus life is coming to a close, I'm on my way back to Utah with the bus and decided to make a last-minute video exploring Moab (mostly trying to find hidden spots in the desert to keep cool in 95-degree heat)
Watch Next: • Wild Swimming in the R...
For business inquiries please contact emmabuildsbirbie@influint.co
Instagram: / thebirbiebus
The links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
music: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

Пікірлер: 195

  • @DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia
    @DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia11 ай бұрын

    ❤ Moab. One of the places I passed thru so many times in the semi but never had the time in the schedule to stop at, so thank you for the little mini tour. That waterfall was so beautiful. I grew up in Idaho, I miss exploring all the hidden gems and unexpected oasises the high deserts have to offer. Blessings to you in all that you choose to do, and thank you for the peek into your adventures.

  • @karagregory69
    @karagregory6911 ай бұрын

    Emma is back!!! Love your videos, thanks for taking us along on your journey. You are awesome.

  • @jclements65
    @jclements6511 ай бұрын

    Amazing video as always, Your adventures are always well documented, Love the waterfall, Thanks for taking us along for the excursion.

  • @Buses2Bikes
    @Buses2Bikes11 ай бұрын

    It's a MONKEY!!! It's good for easy dirt roads. Light Off-Roading is great. It's an awesome little bike. You did good with it and you're just gonna get better. It's the perfect "Shuttlecraft" for Buslife.

  • @Rich-wu7sf
    @Rich-wu7sf11 ай бұрын

    We all so love and appreciate you taking us along with you. And, we very much miss you when you are away between these visits with us. You are very talented in these productions making these videos so enjoyable for us and giving us the feeling that we somehow know you without ever meeting. We eagerly await your next visit. Blessings to you!

  • @mscarlarn
    @mscarlarn11 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful area. I love how happy you were with your swim area. So gorgeous.

  • @kannieschrijfnie2042
    @kannieschrijfnie204211 ай бұрын

    Thank you for fabulous summer entertainment. You were yourself and as always that is the best. Your humor and self reflection makes this so fun to watch. You, Birbie & KZread vids are a match made in heaven 😃. Hope to see you in future in next episodes because these give the start of my weekend such a positive vibe. Enjoy the last part of summer making plans for the near future. Stay safe with greetings from 🇳🇱👋

  • @Jugalassas
    @Jugalassas11 ай бұрын

    Sometimes being alone is just as refreshing as being with someone!!!!!!

  • @dorkbrandon4422

    @dorkbrandon4422

    11 ай бұрын

    Sometimes being with someone can make you feel more lonely than being alone

  • @Grasshopper-of

    @Grasshopper-of

    10 ай бұрын

    Imagine real native/indigenous tribes of people yes we still exist lol full blood and generations and some are mixed with others tribes in full blood we speak it write it look it and live it…….and how the children and women and men lived and survived with the ceremonies and spirit and holistic way of cultures and with the creator/great spirit of universe and living organism and species of animal spirit and balance with nature until the royal elite of Freemasons and settlers of genocide and displacing tribes from place to place of nuisance and annoyance of the tribes of children and women and men “manifest destiny”…….the truth is stranger than fiction it’s obvious and just plain common sense and real street smart and true spirit with discernment

  • @Jugalassas

    @Jugalassas

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Grasshopper-of I don't have to imagine it, I see the evidence all around me. Greed is the downfall of humanity. When men lust for what they think other men have, they will stop at nothing to attain what they think they must have!!!! It is just an illusion.

  • @twoforonecreativelife
    @twoforonecreativelife11 ай бұрын

    Such a magical hike! ❤🏜️

  • @jeffreythomas9106
    @jeffreythomas910611 ай бұрын

    Love you Emma keep up the good work and enjoy your time ❤

  • @berthaduniverse
    @berthaduniverse11 ай бұрын

    First-timer, nice work. Thanks for the post. (I've been riding for 55y, with 35 of those using an enduro as my main transpo) Motorcycle boots, especially in the dirt are intended to protect your foot/ankle/lower leg from injury should you put your leg out/down (landing gear) while moving, so the two keys in foot coverings are: 1) a smooth bottom with no heel to catch, and good high ankle support.

  • @martinboyce7712
    @martinboyce771211 ай бұрын

    I will stay tuned Emma, look forward to whatever happens next. Take care x

  • @keithburkett9448
    @keithburkett944811 ай бұрын

    Emma you really do find the best places to visit. I really do enjoy watching your videos. 😊

  • @jamiesvirtualbikerides
    @jamiesvirtualbikerides10 ай бұрын

    great video! nice to meet you, look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

  • @riinmcmxciv
    @riinmcmxciv10 ай бұрын

    what an amazing view :< unreal !! thankyou for sharing Emma !

  • @dawndetelj2684
    @dawndetelj268411 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful video♥️

  • @morgantalbert7103
    @morgantalbert710310 ай бұрын

    I haven't watched your videos lately, but I am glad to see you still have your Monkey. Ride safe and have a great time in the Utah. Thanks for still making and editing your life on film. It's nice to know you are doing well.

  • @francoisg1393
    @francoisg139311 ай бұрын

    No matter where your next adventures take you, I'm sure it will be inspiring. You do you!

  • @jamesorendorff2731
    @jamesorendorff273111 ай бұрын

    Emma!!! Each video is better than the last one!!! And your motorcycle skills are super impressive ....hot springs are also something you may want to look for while out in the vast middle of nowhere ... whatever your plans are we'll be there with you 👍👍

  • @MKDSime
    @MKDSime11 ай бұрын

    Time flies when you are having fun, best wishes on your new adventure. To infinity and beyond! :)

  • @lyndarandall211
    @lyndarandall21111 ай бұрын

    We started watching you a few weeks ago and have gone back to your beginning videos, three a day. I believe the last one we watched was posted 11 months ago when you put in the front area of the bus and kept the Thomas door to put in. We have enjoyed seeing your videos and how much confidence you have gained over the channel and the build. Look forward to more and watching this video. Blessings 🤗🦋

  • @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    11 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @gonzo919
    @gonzo91911 ай бұрын

    I think that bike is perfect for you, good luck with your future plans ❤

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans865611 ай бұрын

    I always enjoy your commentary, and this time I especially enjoyed the musical soundtrack. I'm looking forward to your next adventure.

  • @aaronriedel5372
    @aaronriedel537211 ай бұрын

    Good video! Staying tuned!!

  • @waynepeterson1061
    @waynepeterson106111 ай бұрын

    Such an awesome view at the headwaters of that little waterway. Summer did fly by.

  • @trailingarm63
    @trailingarm6311 ай бұрын

    The Monkey is ideal on off-road trails. Tyres make a big difference: the knobblier the better, but these have limitations on-road, especially in the wet. Just take it easy if you go full knobblies on wet tarmac. You don't have to wear boots, especially as you're not going that fast. As you will have discovered, people talk a lot of shxx. You're doing fine.

  • @jeffhouse2031

    @jeffhouse2031

    11 ай бұрын

    Was going to point out the same. More aggressive tires can handle the dirt a little better. There are tires that are 1/2 way between dirt knobs, and pavement tread I have had good luck with in the past.

  • @nourltuber
    @nourltuber11 ай бұрын

    Good luck in what you pursue in the future! Hope I still get to see what you're up to with videos?! 😁 Keep smiling it looks great on you! 😁😊😄😄👍😆

  • @jtec99
    @jtec9910 ай бұрын

    That waterfall canyon find was amazing!

  • @JRods2

    @JRods2

    10 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @danieltporter959
    @danieltporter95911 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on reaching 25K Subs!

  • @Jackmo71
    @Jackmo7111 ай бұрын

    MoFo!!😅 Call it with it is Emma !! Stay safe and love you. 😊

  • @kenhoward3512
    @kenhoward351211 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful state. I really appreciate the hi-def video, here.

  • @bradrupp5589
    @bradrupp558911 ай бұрын

    Fun! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ybuszone
    @ybuszone11 ай бұрын

    Been watching your channel for awhile and you figure it out. This is in regards to your motorcycle. Being a trail rider I have always had the attitude ride what you got and have fun. Knowing limitations is good but finding them is always a lesson. People need to watch c90adventures that want critique the bike you want to ride. Keep up the good work.

  • @chadmutchler5062
    @chadmutchler506211 ай бұрын

    Awesome couple days

  • @nwdomain-fj6yd
    @nwdomain-fj6yd11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your video!

  • @ccc2803
    @ccc28033 ай бұрын

    Short tires don't track well in ruts. Fat tires with low air pressure handle better on rocks but steer harder on hard ground. Fat tires also get superior traction on soft ground. I was riding my XR500 following my dad on his Yamaha BigWheel. He rode over a patch of damp dirt. Soon as I hit the damp spot(no standing water), I sunk up to my axle and almost whent over the handle bars. Boots..., Im 47 and have only owned one pair of motorcycle boots that I used a little in the dirt. Someday I might break my ankle, but I haven't yet and neither has my dad, grandpa, or uncle. Great videos with the monkey. 11:24 11:24

  • @robruiz3088
    @robruiz308811 ай бұрын

    ❤ thanks for sharing 👍

  • @brockvagis1657
    @brockvagis165711 ай бұрын

    You said you weren't going to make this video but I'm glad you did it makes my day when I get on KZread and see there's a new one 🥰

  • @AnthonyFlores-vq9ji
    @AnthonyFlores-vq9ji10 ай бұрын

    LMAO!!!! @5:00 I was dying!!! That was beautiful! LOL!

  • @scottallen6058
    @scottallen605811 ай бұрын

    Perfect RV bike!

  • @mnnomad1870
    @mnnomad18709 ай бұрын

    Great Tour! I was due to leave on a tour of my own this morning after torrential rain storms here in Minnesota in my 22' travel trailer and Siberian Husky on her maiden voyage, but life happens I somehow developed a steady leak in the bathroom roof vent fan. So I'm dealing with that before I can head south until I see the palm trees 🌴🌊 Peace out dream on..

  • @goodstuff
    @goodstuff11 ай бұрын

    Good video. Loved the part where you got back on the bike and hit the throttle and wobbled through the sand. I cheered.

  • @garybrown9062
    @garybrown906211 ай бұрын

    Another great video. I’m 67 years old and I’ve been riding motorcycles for over 50 of them. That being said I can’t imagine giving you life advice or telling you what motorcycle you should ride. I don’t know if that is people in general or social media. Either way it’s very forward and intrusive. Maybe it’s because I’m old or a “boomer” that I feel this way. The only real negative I’ve had with my Honda mini (Grom) is those small tires will jar the hell out of you on fairly small potholes. So I changed up to a Yamaha XT250 which has a really low seat height and weighs 291 lbs full of fluids. As always thank you for the entertainment value of your videos. Also I find you to be a very intelligent, brave and ambitious person.

  • @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    11 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @donaldstopp5781
    @donaldstopp578111 ай бұрын

    I have a yellow Monkey that I bought new in May 2022. I think you are fine taking it the places that you do. I also have people tell me "you need to get this, you need to get that". Keep doing what your doing.

  • @ribbleslipscomb5171
    @ribbleslipscomb517111 ай бұрын

    Hey Emma, Happy End of Summer to you. Looks as if you made the best time being alone for a while before your friends caught up to you. ❤❤❤❤❤ Enjoy the remainder of the warm weather as you look forward to fall. 😂😂😂😂

  • @2dog_bronco_livin768
    @2dog_bronco_livin768Ай бұрын

    I think the Monkey is a good little bike for short road commutes and exploring dirt roads like you’re doing on it. Your size is perfect for it too. If you want it to be more off road capable, you can always put a pair of knobby tires on it. I have a Yamaha Zuma 125 I have knobbies on and it handles gravel roads a lot better than any 70/30 tire like those did. They’re also street legal and handle surprisingly well on paved roads. Don’t give it up, you’ll miss it. Also I’d think about maybe a milk crate on the rear rack for hauling a little. I saw how your camping gear fell off, that’d help.

  • @jeffreybell5306
    @jeffreybell5306Ай бұрын

    In soft sand sit as far back on the seat as you can feet on the ground for stability…helps with traction!

  • @S.Norman
    @S.Norman11 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @user-nn1je2di6i
    @user-nn1je2di6i11 ай бұрын

    lol just like in a parking lot. park all the way out just to come back from the store to see multiple vehicles around you. some people are just that way for some reason or another. glad to see you got to trip around on your bike. :)

  • @Sawmill.skills.indonesia
    @Sawmill.skills.indonesia11 ай бұрын

    Beautyful

  • @Codycreatesthings
    @Codycreatesthings11 ай бұрын

    Hi there, for motorcycle boots anything without laces is great, snug fitting leather boots are best. Laces can get caught on your levers in a fall.

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones521311 ай бұрын

    Summer did seem short, half of it was all smoke in Montana.Could be why.Another great video.

  • @PeterKNoone
    @PeterKNoone11 ай бұрын

    Dude, you are looking like you are doing great on that bike on the sandy trails. Maybe look into getting some different tire options for different conditions to expand your capabilities. Bravo.

  • @aaronblueberry
    @aaronblueberry11 ай бұрын

    Hey Emma, I agree with you on keeping the Honda Monkey. Maybe you can consider getting tires that are more oriented to dirt on your next tire change for the Monkey. It should allow better traction on sandy or muddy roads. Maybe also get some bar end hand guards would protect your clutch and brake leavers from bending/breaking from another fall(that would be troublesome to ride back). Love the videos and just subscribed to your channel :)

  • @user-zy1mf6xz9t
    @user-zy1mf6xz9t11 ай бұрын

    Girl ye got the perfect bike ! Hope you find yourself out there….me hats off to you

  • @deadheadzcoin7772
    @deadheadzcoin777211 ай бұрын

    Moab is awesome, you get the chance....check out the hole in the rock. the petting zoo is awesome.

  • @christophertaylor3938
    @christophertaylor393811 ай бұрын

    Do you NEED motorcycle boots? It depends on how much you value your feet and toes. Get the boots, we won’t judge you! Can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings. All I ask as a simple follower…. bring us with you Emma

  • @martinmoss317

    @martinmoss317

    11 ай бұрын

    "depends on how much you value your feet and toes" and ankles. Can you imagine a bike on top of your ankle sliding along the road surface Emma? Get the damn boots! 😀

  • @charlesegrahamii4702
    @charlesegrahamii470211 ай бұрын

    I have actually stayed in that very same spot two years ago. 🤠

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE10 ай бұрын

    It’s cool to see your good times in Moab. The Monkey is a very capable motorbike. You don’t need big cumbersome motorcycle boots, just something over the ankle will help a lot if you have to put a foot down in rough terrain. Gloves, though. Please wear some gloves when you ride. Wishing you well on your next adventure.

  • @markgerhart8112
    @markgerhart811210 ай бұрын

    Blue bird bus build like an aircraft... nice

  • @1Waarheid
    @1Waarheid11 ай бұрын

    Swimming in such a beautiful place must feel amazing. Did you ever looked into 'ancient tree remains'? They were all around you.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee10 ай бұрын

    9:41 The only suggestion I have is to ride with any type of foot ware with no laces. Laces can loop around the pegs or the shifter or the brake. Once looped you are locked to the bike. The one and only time I wore boat shoes, the lace hooked me. It was a real tense ride to un loop.

  • @mikaeleriksson9176
    @mikaeleriksson917611 ай бұрын

    I think you are supercool and Dont listen What people say to you about this and that unless its Good vibes. I wish my daughter grow up to be a tough girl like you. ❤

  • @stevenpeck5949
    @stevenpeck594911 ай бұрын

    You are so right, once something has the label 'Motorcycle', the price triples. Gloves are to protect your hands from road rash and the hot motor and pipes. The boot do two things too, first support and protect your ankle and second to give you better footing that's non-slip. Mechanics gloves seem to work, comfortable grip and protection. Almost any boot that goes over your ankle and has good tread, and without laces that can get caught on things.

  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo854311 ай бұрын

    “Hooligans” …. You are killing me

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee10 ай бұрын

    8:30 I’m tensing up to help pull the bike backwards for you. Through the computer! 😂 Been there!

  • @bretthibbs6083
    @bretthibbs608311 ай бұрын

    Emma for the boots you can wear a nice pair of work boots for the time being I used to have a honda xr200 dirt bike 20 years ago and that's what I wore until I was able to get a pair motorcycle boots. The boots that I wore were georgia boots and they are really good boots or get a cheap pair too.

  • @TWA_HoleKutter
    @TWA_HoleKutter11 ай бұрын

    Anything with ankle support like hiking boots, work boots, tactical boots etc. but no steel toes because the the steel cup could cut your toes off if you catch big enough rock. Ankle support is the main goal.

  • @recoveryoutdoors3009
    @recoveryoutdoors300911 ай бұрын

    I really like the bike you have. Those tires should do well too. As far as offroad goes it really comes down to weight and your own comfort levels.

  • @techthis9568
    @techthis956811 ай бұрын

    I love you Emma😘❤‍🔥

  • @davidgiffordsr.930
    @davidgiffordsr.93011 ай бұрын

    I recently wore boots from Walmart, like $20. Oh, they were some kind of plastic, wore out from shifting gears.. They lasted a year. Also wore Army boots, they last much longer. Hope that helps.

  • @thomasmurray4407
    @thomasmurray440711 ай бұрын

    Hi Emma two good pieces of advice. Always check the gas tank before you go on a bike ride. Go slower and you will crash less. On the foot ware topic, any decent hiking sneakers would be fine for riding. Gloves are a good idea. Have a nice day. Tom up in Canada in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border.

  • @chadmutchler5062
    @chadmutchler506211 ай бұрын

    I’m gonna miss bus life vids!!

  • @patriciaharkin1571
    @patriciaharkin157111 ай бұрын

    Nothing better for the soul than just "being" in nature and you picked a stunning part of nature to be in. Did you do the stone art?

  • @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    11 ай бұрын

    I didn't! Just found it there

  • @graffix11us
    @graffix11us11 ай бұрын

    Stay tuned, check!

  • @m.gardner6173
    @m.gardner617311 ай бұрын

    I've ridden my '83 Honda GL650swi in harder off road conditions than anything I've seen you do. Ride what you have and go where you want.

  • @zacharyneufeld3854
    @zacharyneufeld385411 ай бұрын

    It's those road tires that make it hard offroad on the monkey. Just an FYI. THANKS for sharing what you are up to!!

  • @jonr473
    @jonr47311 ай бұрын

    I think you’re motor bike is perfect for what you are doing, maybe look at some different tire patterns, like 70% dirt and 30% bitumen, or 60/ 40 oh and your videos are amazing 👍

  • @filipmaryska6401
    @filipmaryska640111 ай бұрын

    💗💗💗

  • @misterpogi1352
    @misterpogi135211 ай бұрын

    The monkey is super cute. You were just trying to find it's limitations. Now you know!

  • @leeeverett8109
    @leeeverett810911 ай бұрын

    I'm new here! I saw your Honda Monkey Video and Subb'ed. I totally forgot you had a bus hehehehe 😅😅😅

  • @SOVANREACH97
    @SOVANREACH97Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @thespooniebuslife6949
    @thespooniebuslife694911 ай бұрын

    I cannot explain why people park up right beside you when there is vast spaces around, but I can say it peeves me too! I'm from Australia and people do it here all the time too...sometimes at hands reach from my van...grrr. I wouldn't have been able to sleep well after that either.

  • @ridered7394
    @ridered7394Ай бұрын

    The monkey is a great all around machine, i would recommend getting a skid plate tho. 🍻

  • @robertmartin9901
    @robertmartin990111 ай бұрын

    Decisions, decisions, watching endless gravel on the Monkey or Emma splashing around in the water..

  • @norm5785
    @norm578511 ай бұрын

    You are doing a wonderful job. The monkey fits you just fine. Any good quality over the ankle hiking boot will be fine. Glad you went on you awesome water adventure twice in ine day. Thank you for sharing. Your going to have s wonderful new adventures. 😊Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

  • @billgut9692

    @billgut9692

    11 ай бұрын

    Hiking boots are a bit better than tennis shoes but I'm sure glad that I had my Wolverine Boots on when I crashed my old dirt-bike on a ride years ago. No twisted ankles or bloody cuts from Crazy bushes that ripped up my blue jeans at my calves & then sometime later on, the taller cowboy boots saved me from a rattlesnake bite on a walk back to camp on another trip to that same mountain side.

  • @tracybrown9634
    @tracybrown963411 ай бұрын

    I've seen on the internet that there is solor powered ac. Just spend some time researching it.

  • @peterbedford2610
    @peterbedford261010 ай бұрын

    The McMansion of van life

  • @user-ey8yz1xv1l
    @user-ey8yz1xv1l10 ай бұрын

    ستابعك فيديوهاتك مذهلة و. جميلة أتمنى لك التوفيق والنجاح الدائم اشتركت بقناتك

  • @clintgordon6898
    @clintgordon689811 ай бұрын

    Maybe some better tires would be a good place to start for the Monkey. Look at the Kenda Big Block, and explore options from there.

  • @creativedesign3657
    @creativedesign365711 ай бұрын

    Hi Emma it is Tony even though it's the end of the summer I hope it's not the end of your videos I have been watching you from the beginning and I periodically lift comments I'm not one for doing that too often you have enough to deal with but may I suggest that you get your self a pair of hiking boots because you can ride on your bike with them and hike one other suggestion is mylar it's a window he probably could get it from auto parts you can see out but they can't see in and I love how your hair is growing please don't cut well until next week sweetie take care of yourself have a good night and pleasant dreams

  • @taunosamulilaukkanen1436
    @taunosamulilaukkanen143611 ай бұрын

  • @chrislauder6970
    @chrislauder697011 ай бұрын

    The Monkey has a low seat height for putting your feet down to steady yourself. Ideal for a starter

  • @HajnalkaGyurgyovics
    @HajnalkaGyurgyovics11 ай бұрын

    Someone was just telling me yesterday that this is "stomp, clap, hey!" music and now I can't unhear it 😂 Also, maybe that camper was a girl and recognized your bus and felt safer next to you

  • @themulletramblerskooliebui4804
    @themulletramblerskooliebui480411 ай бұрын

    One of your best vids. Im currently building my bus and Ive watched your vids from the start…. You inspire so much. Question….. what camera do you use and do you have WiFi on that rig ? I absolutely love you. :-)

  • @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    @EmmaBuildsBirbie

    11 ай бұрын

    good luck!! I have the Canon EOS M50 and I use starlink :)

  • @MrStingraybernard
    @MrStingraybernard11 ай бұрын

    I see a video where a guy traveled across Australia on a Honda monkey bike and nothing broke and he never broke down and that thing was beat on , just like rocky dirt roads your on

  • @jackwhite2422
    @jackwhite242210 ай бұрын

    Forget the motorcycle boots get some knobby tires for your bike they will help immensely 😊

  • @Childplz2221
    @Childplz222111 ай бұрын

    Hi Emma

  • @Matticus-mb6wl
    @Matticus-mb6wl10 ай бұрын

    Steel toed tennis shoes. A friend hit a strip of truck tire on the freeway at high speed and the steel toe shoe was destroyed, but saved his foot. It ripped the shifter off the bike.

  • @edrosa5079
    @edrosa507911 ай бұрын

    go to goodwill i bought a pair of police boots almost like hiking boots for 20 buck go to one where the rich people drop of there stuff lol also might want to get a knobby tire instead of a combo tire