FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF VAN LIFE
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Our first trip in our new converted Sprinter van!
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Travel vlog 717 | Nashville | Filmed June 9, 2020 #vanlife
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368 - Jobii
Bloody Hunter (Instrumental Version) - Paisley Pink
Crack of Dawn - Razorspade
FOLLOW ME Wild Horse - Cospe
Get Up Again (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies
Happiness in a Box - Frank Jonsson
Hillbilly Diner - Step Two!
Surrounded by Bubbles - Civet Cat
Swoosh - Bonkers Beat Club
System Error - Cospe
Vibe With Me - Kommodity
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries before 2020 and all 7 continents, we have no plans to slow down anytime soon, and we are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
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Kara and Nate's kid: So you traveled all around the world, went to a 100 countries, met all kinds of different people, went on a bunch of overnight trains, went on polaris business class, lived in a van and traveled all around the United States WITHOUT ME?Lol love your videos guys, the highlight of my day. ❤
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
😂 we’ve had this exact conversation
@hr415
4 жыл бұрын
Just gives you a reason to do it all again ❤️ babies adapt and learn to go with the flow of traveling. Our little was born in Japan and we now live in the Netherlands as Americans 🙂
@minhyuklees1bebe902
4 жыл бұрын
they can travel to the remaining 95 countries they have not went to though or just do it all over again
@handlemonium
4 жыл бұрын
@@KaraandNate For you guys, it's like adventure time all the time ;) *Adventures with Kate and Nate: America Edition*
@craytoncaswell4558
4 жыл бұрын
My parents basically did this. I wished for the travel when I was a kid.
Ur tire pressure is low, that’s why the van is beeping at you
@JMcKee253
4 жыл бұрын
or messed up sensor
@lennyla
4 жыл бұрын
It could also be a burnt out sensor.
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
The sensor is definitely messed up but it only beeps like that every once in a while
@TheFinanceHub_
4 жыл бұрын
up vote this so they can read it!
@TideKnotTravellers
4 жыл бұрын
@karaandnate I’ve found in vans in the past it can sometimes be the handbrake - they have such a large range of motion that it can still be ever so slightly engaged 👌🏼
Who's still here from when they started planes trains now a van. Gosh I love them. Blessings from the island of St.Kitts & Nevis
@jacki7187
4 жыл бұрын
Me!!!! I love their energy!
@amandamack9989
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching in 🇨🇦
@aforsell3
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I can be on the island with you. I'm in need of a beach.
@m.faizan9507
4 жыл бұрын
ship too
@disuh6688
4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching for the past year and half. 🇫🇮🇫🇮
Please be careful with carbon monoxide poisoning. You have to have ventilation when you are using a gas cooker. This has killed so many people please do not become a victim to this. Stay Safe
@missaslife2175
4 жыл бұрын
Wild Girl most stoves are gas.
@landonsmith295
3 жыл бұрын
The people who lived in that van lived in the van for 3 years so I think the van is safe from Carbon Monoxide poisoning ;)
@thereisnocarolinHR
3 жыл бұрын
Most vans have carbon monoxide detectors. I’m sure they did the same.
The flashing symbol on the dash refers to low tire pressure.
@FireCracker3240
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! Helpful!
@steenbronkegmail1
4 жыл бұрын
... and if you do not drive at the correct tire pressure you will use more fuel - and you will be at a higher risk of puncturing - and it is not fun having to deal with when driving such a large vehicle...
@markdavid578
4 жыл бұрын
Right , the light is for low tire pressure. But when it flashes like the one shown. It means there’s a TPMS fault. Usually a sensor is bad or there’s not sensors in the tires.
@Farbar1955
4 жыл бұрын
Also, check the spare for low tire pressure. Sometimes the four on-the-ground tires are just fine but the spare has a sensor, too.
@ItsMojoHQGaming
4 жыл бұрын
Steen Bronke eh, the biggest issue would be wearing the tires unevenly
"Health is the crown on a well man's head that only the sick can see." - Really makes you appreciate what you have, that Pops sure knows his stuff!
@gailmariage5318
4 жыл бұрын
That is such a quotable quote. So true, as well.
@crystalwolcott4744
4 жыл бұрын
I finally found a way to explain privilege that makes it easier to understand I guess? lol
@TheCupidoClan
4 жыл бұрын
Wow👏👏
@purpleskies4553
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be quoting Pops all the time now
@jesnunez59
4 жыл бұрын
Great saying!
I love that Kara seems to be the kind of person that is equally as excited to use a garlic press as she is to spend a night on a private island.Your positivity is contagious!
I think it is so fun that Kara and Nate have traveled around the WORLD but are now learning how to navigate a whole new realm right in their own country!! Love it and can't wait for the adventures to begin!
"Guac'o'clock" is brilliant and deserves entry into the next edition of Webster's dictionary.
@paulapleasant9177
4 жыл бұрын
I second this motion. 👏🏼
@Hubbs4Him
4 жыл бұрын
Aye aye!
@katbhirdo9183
4 жыл бұрын
Happy y'all are back
@cooperhilinsky6361
4 жыл бұрын
“It’s Five O’Guac Somewhere”. I’m going to say that the next time I suggest Mexican food to my friends.
Nate: **literally struggling** Kara: OH MY GOD NATE I AM ABOUT TO USE MY GARLIC PRESS FOR THE FIRST TIME Nate: am I a joke to you?
I've driven a Sprinter for 3 years, the warning light is a tire pressure sensor that needs to be replaced.
@BStorms
4 жыл бұрын
Was about to comment this. Hope they googled the symbol.had a bad one on an old car and it wa so annoying until i got it taken care of.
@jshepard152
4 жыл бұрын
@@AikenAdventures Sometimes a new fuel cap will fix that.
@alexp4207
4 жыл бұрын
Or fill the tires with air lol
“we attempt to empty out our pee tank for the first time” then the next shot is them toasting pee colored beers
@fruitcake1513
4 жыл бұрын
MrBudd0y what are you drinking?
Kara and Nate!! Y’all make every situation, into a positive one. This is why I love watching your videos ❤️
@MatthewMilton
4 жыл бұрын
Real eyes. Realizes. Real lies. 👁💧👄💧👁
@limingyee6258
4 жыл бұрын
Is your bed comfortable
@TheCupidoClan
4 жыл бұрын
True
@hernanhumberto1
4 жыл бұрын
You positive response to challenges is great and contagious
My friend recommended you guys to me about 2 months ago and I’ve binged watched loads of your videos already 😂
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
👋👋👋👋👍
@irishinusa1615
4 жыл бұрын
They are one of the best Travel vloggers on KZread. In the top 5. Enjoy👍😁
@CASSANDJAY
4 жыл бұрын
They inspired us to start travelling even in this pandemic😁😍
@RichAndSunny
4 жыл бұрын
I found them recently too! What a fun couple, and their adventures so addicting to watch!
Kara: " And we even have a little sunset" Me: um that sunset literally look amazing
@alicestudytips7937
4 жыл бұрын
Are you a Big Mac of a girl or a small fries?
@pacathewhacker3760
4 жыл бұрын
Wth
@budbabyyy9620
3 жыл бұрын
Then you should see a New Mexico sunset
I’m wildly impressed by that biking trail and that Nate was Filming while doing so
“My goal today is not to die.” Always a good goal to have 👍🤣
When you check your tire pressure there is a reset function under ‘system’ on the computer. That will get rid of the alarm
My 4 year old daughter heard you say cookies and she popped up and said “Cookies?? Yum!”
@Diamon.d
4 жыл бұрын
laser325 how do you know that she is American?
18 minutes of raw, genuine, fun, exotic and amazing content. Love you Kara and Nate!!!
@pacathewhacker3760
4 жыл бұрын
OMG THANK YOU FOR THE HEART KARA AND NATE!!! Have been watching u since 2017. This means a lot!!! ♥️from🇦🇺
“I SURVIVED” - my 2020 quote.
@MAYURPATIL-zx1nz
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@TheCupidoClan
4 жыл бұрын
😢
@greywolfwalking6359
4 жыл бұрын
I second that phrase/ quote!!! Whew!!!😱!!!
3:07 Tire pressure!! Either low tire pressure or one or more of the tire pressure sensor are defective. The symbol on the top is a cross section of a tire.
@amalsajeev11
4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to post that comment.. u r right.. oops too slow for me
I love how the longer you are in your hometown the more I start hearing bits of your guys accents 😂❤️
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
It’s true 🤠
As a native Knoxvillian I loved watching you guys explain Pigeon Forge. I’ve done that drive so many times. It’s so weird to see my favorite KZreadrs in a place I’ve been so many times.
The best thing about Van life is waking up to beautiful views everyday! OMG riding on the river with tubes seems like so much fun!! Added on our to do list, AWESOME!!
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
Defo me too 👍
Pidgin Forge is basically the country version of Disneyland.
@FireCracker3240
4 жыл бұрын
And Dolly is the Smokey Mountain equivalent of Walt Disney. :-)
@markpoli6927
4 жыл бұрын
I really like the NC side of the mountains much better
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
👍
@loishaldeman421
4 жыл бұрын
Too much commercialism but fun place
@rickycoker5830
4 жыл бұрын
Myrtle Beach in the mountains
“guac o’clock” is my new favorite phrase
Ok, I have officially watched EVERY last vlog of yall's and look forward to Van Life vlogs. Keep em comin!
Already know this gonna be the highlight of my day
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@shaunaboo961
4 жыл бұрын
Me too😂😂
@ashleyostorga5221
4 жыл бұрын
Yup, me too!😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@julianaokafor4406
4 жыл бұрын
Yup😂
@soph_0322
4 жыл бұрын
Yup!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It looks *VANtastic* I'm really sorry
@mithunbalasubramanian661
4 жыл бұрын
This is vunacceptable
@cemondercem
4 жыл бұрын
Dont be sorry,it’s VANderful!
@omaradem9098
4 жыл бұрын
You guys are so vabulous with your words oh shit bye *crinnge at me self*
@passiveagressive4983
4 жыл бұрын
Noah Bowie you have taken the vun out these puns
@CASSANDJAY
4 жыл бұрын
We wish for a van like this😍😍😍
Our family lived in Cherokee for two years. Your video brings back so many memories. We miss having the sound of the river in our backyard. You have to go back in the fall. It's absolutely amazing!!
The symbol on your dash during the beeping looks like what I get when my tire pressure needs adjusted. Some cars give you a low pressure warning.
Oh my gosh Nate...great news! You solved the electronics issue?? Even better! I get to use my garlic press for the first time! Ha!! I love Kara's outlook on life!
Had a really tough morning, and watching this put a smile on my face, especially the tubing part. thanks guys
That mountain biking was way more hardcore than I expected
Driving the smokey mountains is so gorgeous! My wife and I vacationed there to hike and that drive was absolutely amazing! You reminded us of our last anniversary hurrah before our son was born
i really feel like im teleported to a whole new world when i watch your videos! im a big fan of all your adventures! keep doing you!
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
Its nice isn't it
Woah it's crazy how much your little brother looks and sounds like you!
My grandfather that we also call pop died last year of cancer and he had funny little things he would do the we also called “popisms” so it was very heartwarming and surprising when I heard you say pop-isms I had to rewind a couple time to make sure I heard that right :)💓
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks for sharing 💗💗 So sorry to hear about your pop, but glad this was a sweet reminder of him!
Who else noticed that there southern accent has come back slightly
@Cats1820
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Kara especially
"Just freezing spinning in circles" 😂 I love you guys, always making the best out of the situation.
The beeping is “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”
@leslee_fw
4 жыл бұрын
Or is it you can’t start in reverse or drive and have to be in park or neutral
@listay1
4 жыл бұрын
And no seat belt on... The seat belt light was on.
@Irishjoe
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely Low Tyre .. reinflate Tyre and reset Tyre pressure button..
@Kni0002
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah
I literally aspire to have a relationship as sweet as yours, a life as fun as yours, and a mentally as positive as yours. Love you guys❤️
Through a pandemic you buy yourself a huge caravan & travel wherever you want. No worry on accommodation hygiene & no worry on travel medium either! So thoughtful but please stay safe & stay away from people of any kind. They don’t deserve you guys ! You are living a dream for sure. Would be so fulfilling if you could invite a junior into your life ❤️ Loads of love from Kolkata, India 🙏🏽👏🏽🎉❤️
That’s the first time I’ve seen anyone willingly use the UK Netflix 🤣🤣
I'm over here getting fat and Kara looks like she's working out every day!
@jennynsumit2547
4 жыл бұрын
Right grrrrrrr 😏
@TheCupidoClan
4 жыл бұрын
🙈😅
@ftgv1
4 жыл бұрын
Instead of posting creepy comments on YT why don't you try working out ?
@Sniffanyy
4 жыл бұрын
They did a 30 day running challenge maybe you can try that too!
I live between Knoxville and Pigeon Forge and it was so cool seeing you all in a familiar place!
I want you guys to know that we did the same thing with the power when we first started RVing. Turn the switch on! Genius! Lol
When’s the how hard can it be merch coming out
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm sure nxt month 🙃
My husband and I are loving your new journey. I can't recall how I first came across your channel but this new van life has definitely made me chuckle. Keep going you guys and blessings on your adventures!
I love you Kara and Nate.... I am really struggling here with quarantine and stuff but you guys just make my day!!!!!!
""I didn't open it ALL of the way" 🤣
First day tubing: "That's the biggest one yet!" "I'm scared!" A year later: "Well, that concludes our 5 days in Hells Canyon. Next week, join us for our 14 day Dory trip down the Colorado." "Class10 rapids! I'm so excited!"
@TheCupidoClan
4 жыл бұрын
😅🤗
Pigeon Forge is like Myrtle Beach without the ocean. 😂
YOU GUYS - what a fun way to travel while "not traveling".!!!! The travel bug struggle is real - LOVE these videos!
I've loved the international travel. I've lived vicariously through y'all so far. Now, you're going places I'm familiar with and it's kind of surreal. Looking forward to your new adventure.
Wonderful! The river rafting looked like a lot of fun. My wife and I also just purchased a camper van and are loading it up for our second night out! Fun, fun! Not sure if we will ever use our shower. Does take getting used to. But great to be in campsites instead of hotels. Keep sharing your adventures! 😀👍
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
Have fun, I so want to get one now
@lbmt_
4 жыл бұрын
@@julias7865 Wow that sounds really extreme oml! 🤣👏
I’m from Greeneville Tennessee and i love seeing such familiar areas on your alls videos! You also described Pigeon Forge perfectly! Love your vlogs...and go VOLS🍊
Seeing you guys on the road just makes a stressful day worthwhile.
is it weird that my first thought when Kara was drying herself off was not "oh no, that sucks!" but rather "oh that's neat, I have those towels!" :)
We’re all going through these highs and lows together! Sending you both good luck and HAPPY VIBES! 😎😊 stay safe, ❤️ from Estonia 🇪🇪🇬🇧
@elzekubiliute9256
4 жыл бұрын
#HappyvibesfromLithuania
@TideKnotTravellers
4 жыл бұрын
Ah amazing, we came from Vilnius before the pandemic! 🇱🇹❤️ Happy vibes back to you from Estonia 🇪🇪😊
@elzekubiliute9256
4 жыл бұрын
Did you like it there? Ar jums ten patiko?
@TideKnotTravellers
4 жыл бұрын
We absolutely loved 🇱🇹 Were there for the Independence Day Parade in March it was amazing. Have you been?
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
👍👋👋👋👋
Nate: My goal today is not to die. 😂
@jas6246
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly same
It’s cute how every single morning Nate always makes coffee for Kara and nicely wakes her up. They’re adorable
This is crazy to watch... I grew up in western NC and I spent so many days tubing on Davidson creek and climbing frying pan tower (that “secret”tower in the summer). Loved that y’all came here ty for helping me appreciate my home!!
Nate : "my goal today is not to die" 😂
Kara, you wear the cutest stuff and I would love to see a clothing haul. What you pack in your bag for overseas travel for hot and cold climates and now what you are bringing with you for van travel. Love yalls videos and I am so excited that the adventure continues!
Probably the cutest and sweetest couple. It’s like they are so perfect together because they just balance each other out. Like where one doesn’t know something, the other does so everything always works out when they are trouble with anything 🤣💙💙 I love it and pray that there relationship never folds 💙
I'm actually loving this camping content, I'm so glad you guys found a way to keep travelling even now!
As much as I miss the world travel vlogs.. these are about to be fantastic!!
Woooo your brother is amazing at those trails!! He’s just GOING FOR IT!! All those twist and turns. That was fun to watch.
@Novause
4 жыл бұрын
I was worried someone was going to get hurt lol
Best part was Nate's warning in the water - "Keep your butt up!" 😂😂🤣 Nate, I think you should teach kara how to drive the RV.
Kara and Nate you are such positive and sweet people!! I started watching you guys last year because I was obsessed with The Amazing Race and I had seen almost all seasons so I was looking for some travel vids and I’m soooo glad that I came across you guys😚
I watch a video of theirs every day and it always makes me so happy
I love my lounge lizazds and their new version of lounges!!! I laughed so hard at ya'll in this one!!! My husband is an electrician, he'll be glad to help if your in our area. Be safe!!!
Goodness! This Van series has started strong and I’m super excited about the journey ahead!
You trying to describe Pigeon Forge is everything. I’ve spent a lot of my childhood summers going there.
Oh my goshhh!!! I am so excited for this new chapter of your lives!! I was so happy to see all the amazing places youve traveled around the world and now we get to see you travel around the US. And the BEST part is that its in a van!!! Yay!!! 😁 Kara and Nate do Van Life!!
Growing up when we visited family in Nashville we would always go to Pigeon Forge to go go-kart racing haha, ah good times.
I look forward to every single episode you guys create!!! You make me laugh and smile the entire time. Love you guys💕
You guys are so great to watch. If you want some ease while its raining and still get fresh air, you can get an awning that extendeds off the back of the van. This way you can leave the doors open get a nice breeze and enjoy the rain. They also have the ones that have a net around it, so you can zip it up create and outdoor space and NO bugs!!!!
i loved it when Nate was screaming downhill.must have been terrifying
Kara: vid next wednesday Me set alarm for 11 on wednesday!
@dwew2184
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Im crying because i cant believe im talking to my favorite youtubers
@martinc.720
4 жыл бұрын
Also, you'll receive a notification on your phone...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching Nate on a mountain bike PRE-COLORADO TRAIL.
Nate! 11:34 "i feel very stupid right now." No you dont,.. you are just unexperienced, its a diffrence! If you are beginning a totally new journey, dont be harsh on your self or be angry with your self. Let this new journey with all its new experiences take time! Take care and I wish you and Kara best of memories and happyness!
Wow, Pop's quote at the end: so insightful. I love Pop!
@KaraandNate
4 жыл бұрын
He’s a gem!!!! We love him too ❤️
YAAAAYY!! Kara and Nate and their adventures are back! Happy Dancing!! 💃🏻🕺🏻I love you guys and am so super sized glad to see you 🤗 Loved the vlog and Nate, I see you becoming an experienced all-rounder soon where the Van is concerned 😄🙌🏻 Kara, you look rested and I’m glad you guys got a small break! 🤗 And as much as I’m excited to see you guys travel, I wish you only safe travels always! Stay safe! Lots of love from across the World, Esther 🤗
When Nate said "genius"at the start I just died
I always look forward to Sundays to see Kara and Nate vlogs!!
I’m just glad y’all are in NC it’s really a hidden gem and there’s so much to do!! Last time I went tubing it took us about 4 hours to do a mile and a half lol
OMGosh, to be 30 years younger! Keep living the dream guys! I'm so enjoying your videos!
Great to see you hitting the road - don't worry it gets easier - So fun to get travelling. You're going to have an amazing trip round the states and we're looking forward to seeing where you go to get ideas for when we make it there - Oh and don't loose your sense of humour. - keep smiling - and thanks for sharing the good and the bad - sending virtual hugs.xx
kara and nate: uplooads a new video me: Ive been wating
This is definitely gonna be the highlight of my day!
My husband and I spent two weeks visiting Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Savannah, Charleston and Myrtle Beach last September. I’d forgotten just how cheesy Pigeon Forge was, but the Smokey Mountains will stick in my memory forever! Thank you for the wonderful reminder of a holiday we truly loved (with the exception of Hurricane Dorian chasing us up the coast!) and hope to visit again.
I love watching van life and now that you guys are living the van life, OMG my quarantine entertainment is on a whole new level
I am on the third re-run of this channel as if its a Netflix series.
@kalx3dance
4 жыл бұрын
DITTO
@toomanythings
4 жыл бұрын
Me three
As someone who doesn't know how to ride a bike , that bike ride gave me a mini heart attack
Hey Kara and Nate! You two really can take any situation and turn into something positive. Love the video
I'm loving the van life series! I grew up as one of six kids and we camped year-round and pretty much lived in the camper in the summer. I recommend that you invest in a good awning for the sliding-door side of the van. It's not only great for rainy weather, but you can use it for shade when it's hot and sunny and there's no real shade to be had. It will pay for itself quickly by extending your useable space!
hey! i’m so happy you guys are still doing some type of travel. i definitely recommend coming to Oregon, especially the coast bc we have some pretty amazing beaches and lighthouses. love you!!❤️❤️
@talenemomjian5014
4 жыл бұрын
I like Cannon Beach in Oregon.
@WalkWithMeTim
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍