Living on the Edge... of a City | Van Life

This week was spent on the outskirts of Phoenix. As full time van dwellers, we decided to bounce between city life and desert life to get the best of both worlds.
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We are Linnea and Akela. Through the van build, I used my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan by themselves and on a budget, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire.
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  • @SmoochieMcgoo
    @SmoochieMcgoo2 жыл бұрын

    I left. I finally did it. I left and am on the road now. I travelled from Maine to Georgia to escape the cold weather. Putting up shop here for a month while I work on my rig. Once I get my rig to a good point, I am headed out West. You are one of the few people I follow that I actually aim to emulate. So, a resounding THANK YOU for all the hard work you have done, which was pivotal in me getting the gumption to do it. Happy travels! Merry Festivus! (This video was putting a constant smile on my face. You rock.)

  • @spiritlove2

    @spiritlove2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck 🤞🙏 I also agree I have been with them since the beginning of the van and we just got our bus last month n r in process of sealing and insulating it. I can't wait to leave my comment saying we r in it. Safe travels and good luck with everything.

  • @eastcoastthrifting

    @eastcoastthrifting

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah lucky! I’m here in maine wishing I could get my van now and escape. stay safe!

  • @graceself4623
    @graceself46232 жыл бұрын

    I’m 54 and you my darling girl are a total inspiration x I’m selling up and getting my van x life is too short not too do the things that bring us joy x I healed myself from cancer naturally so I believe every dream is possible x love to you and akelia xx

  • @Meghanandmatt
    @Meghanandmatt2 жыл бұрын

    That howling scene made me so happy to watch

  • @triciadannegger8538
    @triciadannegger85382 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I start getting stressed out, I just pop on one of your videos, and boom... magically feel grounded again. Thank you and Akela for always reminding me of what's really important.

  • @mysiann

    @mysiann

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saaaaaame.

  • @hedgecomber
    @hedgecomber2 жыл бұрын

    Akela howling in the dessert was the best thing I’ve seen all day! Merry crimbo to you both and thanks for all the lovely content this year, you’ve been an absolute joy to hang out with xx

  • @sherriberkley188
    @sherriberkley1882 жыл бұрын

    Akela so good making paw prints, what a dog.

  • @christym64
    @christym642 жыл бұрын

    That howling was EvErYthiNg! 💞

  • @meldixon1327
    @meldixon13272 жыл бұрын

    I just flat out enjoy you and Akela, you inspire me to be more healthy and active and trust me I am twice your age. But, I refuse to grow old…thank you for all of the sharing you and Akela do, I look forward to each video. I hope you and Akela had a very Merry Christmas 🐾🏋🏾‍♀️🚐🧘🏾‍♂️🎄

  • @user-uk6yz1my8h
    @user-uk6yz1my8h2 жыл бұрын

    The look on Akela's face with the paw prints is priceless! 🥰 thank you both for bringing so much joy to people.much appreciated! Love your music btw.

  • @emilymoran2442
    @emilymoran24422 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the behind the scenes of our Christmas card! ❤️ Couldn’t help chuckling just a little, too cute!! Happy Holidays! 🐾

  • @lanellehatcher561
    @lanellehatcher5612 жыл бұрын

    I used to have an Australian shepherd mix who loved to sing with me! We would sit in the kitchen and pull out all our favorite songs. She had a beautiful voice. Thank you for helping me remember those beautiful moments!

  • @ErikJohnson2020
    @ErikJohnson20202 жыл бұрын

    Omg, the paw prints

  • @kelseypetersen8442
    @kelseypetersen84422 жыл бұрын

    Oh man. Howling with Akela made me miss my shepherds so much!! They are the best dogs!!

  • @mikesumner8615
    @mikesumner86152 жыл бұрын

    OMG.. Akela's paw prints. She's such a GOOD GIRL! adorable!!!

  • @janebrommet7942
    @janebrommet79422 жыл бұрын

    Tkx for the lovely concert with Akela as a crooner...very special. Omg i live that dog.....

  • @Onespirit01
    @Onespirit012 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful area you’re staying at. If you are traveling through Tucson and need a safe place to park, you and Akela are welcome here at mi casa. I am a fan of van lifers, but old enough to be your mom 😉

  • @colecole4638
    @colecole46382 жыл бұрын

    Sshhhh low key who else gets excited when they get a Notification of linnea’s & Akela’s vid….. ???? I’m looking forward to these upgrade builds. Happy holiday

  • @alohatvj
    @alohatvj2 жыл бұрын

    You and Akela are living ✨️ the dream ✨️. It is really good to see. The howling was super 👌 awesome to witness 👏. The moon was incredible to watch.

  • @LaurenLeung96
    @LaurenLeung962 жыл бұрын

    The look on Akela’s face is everything 😂 looks so skeptical, like she’s signing her soul away

  • @nicovanzyl1979

    @nicovanzyl1979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nico 😘😍🌹

  • @abbeyjane1306
    @abbeyjane13062 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another excellent video. I just left Key West after a month and a half and am slowly heading to Imperial Beach CA with my English Bulldog. She comes running when she hears your voice.

  • @chriskelly9013

    @chriskelly9013

    2 жыл бұрын

    I live in Imperial Beach! What a small world.

  • @chriswatt6835
    @chriswatt68352 жыл бұрын

    the wood burned mushroom was the coolest part of the video. Nice custom aesthetic touch.

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge98752 жыл бұрын

    JUST WONDERFUL/you have a sweet friend /howeling on key-very good too/coffee looked good too/what coffee do you like/name/thanks much

  • @michelelynn6914
    @michelelynn69142 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely enjoyed listening to Akela sing!

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill68172 жыл бұрын

    Akela’s paw prints remind me of ink blots. I think I saw a bunny. What does that mean? LOL. The howl was priceless. She looked a little self conscious at first but she nailed the high note for sure. She also gave us a full moon on a full moon. Ain’t she the best! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @lizstraw8041
    @lizstraw80412 жыл бұрын

    Adela,s look while you were doing paw prints: priceless!

  • @sunnydayo6847
    @sunnydayo68472 жыл бұрын

    a broccoli eating, card making dog that sings with you, what more could you ask for.

  • @meka1369
    @meka13692 жыл бұрын

    I love how you explained to akela what you’re doing first. Its so cute to watch her face as she listens. ☺️

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple49502 жыл бұрын

    Aww you and Akela howling that was cute , you live such a wonderful life with her your very blessed loved your cards beautiful.

  • @kerry-ann.woodburn3440
    @kerry-ann.woodburn34402 жыл бұрын

    Akela is a sport, so obedient ❤❤❤

  • @deb_ellen9733
    @deb_ellen97332 жыл бұрын

    Akela’s like ONLY for you Mom…….and there better be lots of treats and cuddles forthcoming! ❤️🐾

  • @quintonsoule1061
    @quintonsoule10612 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy following you, you look like you are having a lot of fun and that you love your dog so much I can't wait every week for your new post. Enjoy every moment and be safe.

  • @sailingavocet
    @sailingavocet2 жыл бұрын

    I can't remember if we have commented on your videos before, but we love watching them! We live on a sailboat preparing to sail the world... it's like aquatic bus life! :) stay safe out there!

  • @BoxyLady
    @BoxyLady2 жыл бұрын

    Oo, Girl, heard some Lake Street Dive up in that van. Swoon! And Akela is quite the artist with that paw work. Her sweet face made me laugh. ❤

  • @CraftsmanontheLake
    @CraftsmanontheLake2 жыл бұрын

    NIcely done young lady. Very easy to watch. Enjoyable. And I think you're the first person to put a pooping dog on a video. Sort of like the first toilet flush on TV, an episode of "All in the Family". Thnx.

  • @lexigomez165
    @lexigomez1652 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I miss Arizona so much. I spent 6 months hoping around public land surrounding Phoenix. This video felt like home to me. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lauriegibson2246
    @lauriegibson22462 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, Akela is just too cute this week!!

  • @iteleski2
    @iteleski22 жыл бұрын

    Just drove my newly converted van halfway across the country and wish I had a howling partner! That made my night out here in the middle of Kansas.😀

  • @annieagro5556
    @annieagro55562 жыл бұрын

    Dogs really are the greatest creatures on earth. Great video, love seeing your and Akela’s life together.

  • @Filthy_Rich_556
    @Filthy_Rich_5562 жыл бұрын

    You weren't too far from me. It would be a nice surprise to wake up and find one of my distant neighbors was the famous and beautiful Akela.

  • @jamieray8932
    @jamieray89322 жыл бұрын

    Happy Holidays to you and Akela. Love the paw prints 🐾 My daughter and I enjoyed your video today as always. Safe travels for ya'll. ❤

  • @karenb1627
    @karenb16272 жыл бұрын

    That howling. Priceless

  • @BlakeHemmel
    @BlakeHemmel2 жыл бұрын

    Nothin better than a harvest moon out in the desert!

  • @cindyharding574
    @cindyharding5742 жыл бұрын

    I laughed when Akela finished pooping...walked away and glanced at the moon like "oh yea, nice moon"

  • @kellimatthews1923
    @kellimatthews19232 жыл бұрын

    Nothing better then watching you and Akela Linnea! I hope you had a good Christmas and I hope your New Year will be eventful and glorious!

  • @stephanieali6083
    @stephanieali60832 жыл бұрын

    I love your dog. He is such a great companion

  • @margiesvanmori
    @margiesvanmori2 жыл бұрын

    Akela is so well trained! Its so impressive!

  • @alohatvj
    @alohatvj2 жыл бұрын

    SHARED with friends ❤️ ❤️.

  • @lifeofanintrovert6339
    @lifeofanintrovert63392 жыл бұрын

    Akela is such a sweetheart!

  • @zachparker59
    @zachparker592 жыл бұрын

    Your video always warm my heart. Thank you 💚

  • @AnAussieinAmerica
    @AnAussieinAmerica2 жыл бұрын

    You seem so grounded and at peace, such a wonderful thing to watch. All the best for 2022

  • @2sherrymoore
    @2sherrymoore2 жыл бұрын

    Paw print Christmas card video was the best! I love it!! Merry Christmas!!!

  • @jodyfowler6127
    @jodyfowler61272 жыл бұрын

    I started watching your videos because of your van build. I've stayed because your unique ability to wear your heart on your sleeve. Whether you're anxiety over something going wrong or your heart felt happiness over something working out. You have a knack for portraying your emotions. Keep doing you. Thanks for all the smiles.

  • @zeeeena
    @zeeeena2 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful video. But that moon rise! Wow. Gorgeous!

  • @Zoeymc330
    @Zoeymc3303 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness, that was so cute watching you and Akela making Christmas cards. Her howling was also adorable. Loved this video ❤️ I’m now a Patron and hoping this Christmas “2024” I will get a Linnea & Akela Christmas card.

  • @Linneaandakela

    @Linneaandakela

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for joining Patreon! We'll definitely do something special for the holiday!

  • @yoopermann7942
    @yoopermann79422 жыл бұрын

    THAT WAS COOL! i tried to do that( make paw prints ) and sing with my two little dogs and all they would growl when trying to paw print them and bark when trying to get them to howl!

  • @julielarpent8272
    @julielarpent82722 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos💜 Akela is such a sweetie!

  • @joecool7165
    @joecool71652 жыл бұрын

    I used to Howell at the moon with my two daughters and my white Shepherd. You brought back really good memories.

  • @sherriberkley188
    @sherriberkley1882 жыл бұрын

    You guys howling together, cute.

  • @denniscarreno5882
    @denniscarreno58822 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying life! greetings from down under Australia 🇦🇺

  • @sovereigninnergie1161
    @sovereigninnergie11612 жыл бұрын

    Linnea got ICE-CREAM! So glad the solar upgrade has brought a few more creature comforts back into your lives. Akela patiently allows you to create paw-painted cards- priceless.

  • @tikitiki7610
    @tikitiki76102 жыл бұрын

    wow wow wee wow wow!!!!

  • @Ironic_Travels
    @Ironic_Travels2 жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours...not sure if it was the howling or amazing moon or the wind storm or the foot prints...funny thing is I remember that blood orange moon and bad wind and rain storm in Arizona.. I left and headed towards Valley of Fire on the 22nd and if I'm not mistaken that moon was the 21st and wind storm was the 20th...we must have been in the same area

  • @cherrette63
    @cherrette632 жыл бұрын

    I LIVE IN THE PHOENIX AREA!! I come to your page for ideas and help on my build. Well here you are in Phx. :) Im using my van for road trips not full time but it needs to be just as cool as yours.

  • @huntressflorals
    @huntressflorals2 жыл бұрын

    the printmaking sesh was so sweet!!🐾

  • @julietteferrars3097
    @julietteferrars30972 жыл бұрын

    Nice shot! I’ve never seen two full moons like that before. 😂❤️

  • @Linneaandakela

    @Linneaandakela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahahaha that is hilarious 😂

  • @nancyemsley3298
    @nancyemsley32982 жыл бұрын

    Happy holidays. Take care, be happy and be safe.

  • @digintothepast
    @digintothepast2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a camera shot across the peaks with that sky! You always find some amazing shots thank you x Happy new year x

  • @nomaillady
    @nomaillady2 жыл бұрын

    Akela is looking at you saying “whatever you want, but what is a pup to do with you! 😂

  • @timetothrive1637
    @timetothrive16372 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic episode!

  • @sharonmeeker6581
    @sharonmeeker65812 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year! I love Akela doing what dogs do do…Thank you for sharing you life and adventures. I hope 2022 sees lots more good times with you and Akela.

  • @gwaddles
    @gwaddles2 жыл бұрын

    Love the chill vibe

  • @jamesbryant7237
    @jamesbryant72372 жыл бұрын

    I am retired and a caregiver for my Mom. I enjoy your videos so much. Even though I have lived much of my life already, I do aspire to living a nomadic life for a while when the opportunity presents itself. You have such a great personality and joy about you--you are inspiring to this old guy. Stay safe and take care..

  • @wendybestward4299
    @wendybestward42992 жыл бұрын

    Linnea....that was a howling good video....just saying....made me want to join right in. Take care 😎👍

  • @stanleyyates9417
    @stanleyyates94172 жыл бұрын

    I hope you had a every merry Christmas where ever you and a happy new year best wish to you an Akela

  • @tiffanyarmstead4148
    @tiffanyarmstead41482 жыл бұрын

    Aww 😍 I love you guys

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones52132 жыл бұрын

    Loved the howling, Merry Christmas to you and your family.I think your mom is hillarious.

  • @julsr5860
    @julsr58602 жыл бұрын

    OMGosh.... I Loved listening to Aklea howling, best thing ever!! ❤🎄💌

  • @johnsimpson8198
    @johnsimpson81982 жыл бұрын

    Great video girl, beautiful mushroom, stay safe!

  • @SimoneNC
    @SimoneNC2 жыл бұрын

    Love the mushroom!

  • @tammifugere3870
    @tammifugere38702 жыл бұрын

    I love watching all your adventures, hope you can share your music site I love so much of your background music

  • @kimgrant4975
    @kimgrant49752 жыл бұрын

    You and Akela are so cute together. The howling was epic! I realized how much you two look alike, beautiful! Namaste✨

  • @GiMom19
    @GiMom192 жыл бұрын

    Watching you both howl was the BEST and the smiles you both had - priceless. One day……. I WILL get to travel 🥰 You are an inspiration to many - TY

  • @devonfoster4778
    @devonfoster47782 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful absolute master piece

  • @Linneaandakela

    @Linneaandakela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @GaryCriswell
    @GaryCriswell2 жыл бұрын

    My card had a really good paw print!!

  • @blackcoffee.
    @blackcoffee.2 жыл бұрын

    Super video. Wishing both of you a year of adventure and good health. Happy New Year!

  • @YvonneRaphaelWriter
    @YvonneRaphaelWriter2 жыл бұрын

    Akela is so cute!!

  • @inggrisbisnis2911
    @inggrisbisnis29112 жыл бұрын

    I love youuu Akelaaaa 😍😍😍😍

  • @deborahwheeler4302
    @deborahwheeler43022 жыл бұрын

    PS: I am a first time viewer. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I did "hit the like button" and "Subscribe". Soooooo...looking forward to your next video.

  • @deborahwheeler4302
    @deborahwheeler43022 жыл бұрын

    Akela, is so cooperative! God bless you both, stay safe!

  • @stevejosepher7787
    @stevejosepher77872 жыл бұрын

    Wow, first Alexi Murdoch on instagram and then Tellow's version of Kids in Love today! Love love love your taste in music (and I probably have 35 years on you...lol)

  • @shannonm2689
    @shannonm26892 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you and your family from Ontario Canada be safe

  • @duanebabler1636
    @duanebabler16362 жыл бұрын

    Aww Akela was such a good girl :)

  • @darylgarcia8188
    @darylgarcia81882 жыл бұрын

    Akela is definitely happy, you can trll by the howlin’,

  • @Linneaandakela

    @Linneaandakela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ohh yes, the happiest ♥️

  • @pfwinbar
    @pfwinbar2 жыл бұрын

    I’m in South Florida for the winter. Heading the Asheville soon. Will be out West late February including Phoenix - also NV UT CA CO

  • @frenchfryfarmer436
    @frenchfryfarmer4362 жыл бұрын

    We had a Siberia Husky as kid that would howel with us.

  • @backspace2esc
    @backspace2esc2 жыл бұрын

    Akela is so adorable howling & 💩 LOL

  • @pfwinbar
    @pfwinbar2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool vid. Love your dog.

  • @JohnMason-Hill
    @JohnMason-Hill2 жыл бұрын

    I noticed on this last video that you have flickering from your LEDs. I think you can fix that by adjusting your frame rate? Thanks for all the wonderful videos. Happy Holidays!

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA2 жыл бұрын

    awe love watching your update. happy new year 🎊

  • @angellacombe2325
    @angellacombe23252 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always so amazing and well put together. Thank you for sharing you and Akela’s journeys with us! You’re living the dream.