Super excited to share with you my FIRST collection of merch! It’s cool, it’s sustainable, it’s available worldwide: evazubeck.shop 🎉 Hope you love it too!

@AvaTara

4 ай бұрын

Looks great 👍👍❤

@dillwall6812

4 ай бұрын

Looks great! Hopefully I can order something once payday comes around ❤

@seanoakes569

4 ай бұрын

Awe Eva… am I correct in thinking that you are only producing “Merch” for Females? The sizes appear to be Size 8 to Size 18. Fingers crossed… are you hoping to do “For Men” as well in the future? In the meantime, both You & Vilk, continue to both stat safe and take good care of care on your upcoming “Arctic Adventure” 🙏🐶🐾

@loubas8785

4 ай бұрын

It's really sad that you don't give your precious brain, and body the natural human diet it NEED'S, because your brain, and body will pay for your VEGAN DELUSIONS at some point in your life, if it's not paying in some ways already. Much love to you I love your vlog though.

@davidd8481

4 ай бұрын

you have bags on your back door, on 13:23. Like an organizer?

Hi, do not forget that that you need " winter diesel" when travel in Sweden in wintertime. It is special so it will not freeze in the fueltank and lines. My suggestion is that you dont arrive with full tank and jerrycan so you can fill up in Sweden.Normal diesel becomes like a stearincandle if it is very cold. Have a good day and an even better one tomorrow. Snowchaines is agood idea.

@Stisse12

4 ай бұрын

and a jumpstarter for your battery

@madmaxinthunderdome

4 ай бұрын

And snow chains

@stuartrollings602

4 ай бұрын

@@Stisse12and a sat phone!

@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc

4 ай бұрын

And hook up with a caravan of other travelers!😂

@paxwallace8324

4 ай бұрын

Makes sense who'd a thunkit?

Eva … today is my wedding anniversary … my wife died years ago. You remind me of her … with an inspirational passion for life. Thank you for the example and adventures you share with us all. So proud of all you accomplish. Your content is truly one of my life’s greatest gifts.

"staying alive would be a favourable outcome" great quote Eva...maybe need this on your next hoodie...have great trip

@evazubeck

4 ай бұрын

lol. not a bad idea. it's kinda catchy!

@justme-dm7sb

4 ай бұрын

I like it.

@thelittledancingwolf863

4 ай бұрын

I'd buy that t-shirt!

I am a 50 year old Texan who ate as many meals as i could with my grandparents. I traveled a lot from my mid 20's until mid 40's when i settled back here to care for them, and my mother (dementia). Beyond the comfort family can bring, there is so much knowledge in the older generations many people dont hear until it is too late. Happy travels, safe journeys, and may the light of the world shine upon your smiling face Eva!!!

@michaelwoods6135

4 ай бұрын

I'm Gona Be "59" March 1st!!

@jwfinley7808

4 ай бұрын

​@@michaelwoods613563 this year. What did I win?

@webinoak

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelwoods6135 Does 59 in quotation marks mean you're not really going to be 59? I'm Gona Be "120" February 12th!! Just kidding. That's not when my birthday is.

@MartinLuxen

3 ай бұрын

Happy birthday!@@michaelwoods6135

I think it is charming that you still love your Grandma and enjoy breakfasting with her on a regular basis. It also shows you know what "family" can mean.

@markmitchell457

4 ай бұрын

Still love your grandmother? You might want to rephrase that. 😎

@NZKiwi87

4 ай бұрын

Family means many different things to many different people.

@Rpol_404

4 ай бұрын

I bet her grandma just loves her to pieces.

@booklover555

4 ай бұрын

@@markmitchell457 I thought the same

@webinoak

4 ай бұрын

Family can mean people to get away from, even if it means going into a freezer.

My goal to live on the road when I retired was upended by having to care for my dad fulltime (dementia). So I am living that life vicariously through you. Thanks for your videos, they lighten my days.

@Torsee

4 ай бұрын

Same

@justme-dm7sb

4 ай бұрын

I know what your going through. I say that with love. I took care of my mom who had dementia after my dad passed away suddenly. 7 1/2 years later she passed as well. I was a mill worker, not a caregiver. The learning curve was very steep. It was the single most difficult thing I ever did, yet I would not trade a minute of it for anything. My mom took me in as an infant even though she did not have to. She loved me and saw to my every need. In her time of need I did the same for her. God bless you in what you are doing. I am now writing a book about the lessons I learned in the hope that it will help others who care for their parents in a situation they never dreamed they would be in.

@europopmartov8268

4 ай бұрын

@@justme-dm7sb ❤️🙏

@michaelbrinks8089

4 ай бұрын

Thank God for assisted living. My mom was on disability before the major demitia. Luckily her disability pays for the assisted living. It would have been impossible for any family member to do in home care.

@20thcenturyrelic

4 ай бұрын

My mother and I were very fortunate because she was spared dementia. She lived by herself until the last 3 weeks of her life when she was in the hospital. I lived half an hour away and talked to her daily and saw her frequently just to keep an eye on her.

Do you think taking some down doggy booties or extra mittens for your pretty pup might be a nice idea. You can put them on him when he is inside the truck to help warm his cold feet. Dogs do get cold feet too.😁

@murf6997

4 ай бұрын

I have a German Shepherd that is 12 and we hike and climb in the ice and snow and she's never needed boots. I put Musher's Secret on her pads and she's fine. A conditioned dog is fine without shoes and they can actually lead to joint injuries.

@macfanguy

4 ай бұрын

It is important to protect their paws, but if Vilk is anything like my Golden retreiver, who is an outside dog by design, they have serious warm footpads! So, not all dogs need booties

@Metalchic22

4 ай бұрын

In -20 weather?

hey, I am almost 32, and my grandma (whome I loved very much) passed away 4 years ago, and I still miss her every day. so I say: you go to lunch with grandma, show her some love and above all let her show you all the love, while you still can! because that day when we have to miss them comes for all of us at some point

You are a lovely soul Eva. I'm 60 years old and learning from you in so many positive ways. I'm getting some power back in life and in away you push me to reach some goals i have. ❤

The best thing you bought back from the U.S. was Vilk! Beautiful, great personality, and he truly loves you. You can't do better than that.

@europopmartov8268

4 ай бұрын

That's only because she hasn't met me yet... 😻

@roseocampo6310

4 ай бұрын

She CAN do better than that; she can protect the dog from a terribly demanding trek that she should only put herself through.

Good old Pajak sleepingbag. Poland has a few outstanding manufacturers for outdoor equipment. It might come handy to purchase a radiator cover for your Defender and to change the water/anti-freeze mix to pure a antifreeze cocktail. Had some first-hand experience in the past with LandRovers and their habit to not getting on working temperature. Good luck and safe travels. Have fun

I just ordered a t shirt! So happy to support your adventures since they help fuel my soul.

When Vilk said sorry 🥹 he melts my fe heart

Did that trip back in 2021 alone with my dog. Drove 8500km in january from Slovenia to Nordkapp. I had to turn 50km from Nordkapp because the weather was to harsh. The temp was -38 and the conditions were terrible. Good luck!

@evazubeck

4 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds wild!

Hi Eva! It looks like there is still some stuff that you will need for driving in Scandinavia. First of all you need to fill up with winter diesel that can handle the temperatures (Regular diesel on pumps in Sweden and Norway), and always try to keep your fuel close to full, but in case your diesel particle filter gums up you should have an extra one on hand. I would also highly recommend you get some studded winter tires (Nokian Hakkapelita is a good choice) there is a lot of ice on the roads this year. 4-8 ice chains would also be smart to have, the road you are taking up to Nordkapp is not the easiest place to get roadside assistance, so keep that in mind and stay safe. Can't wait to follow your journey! :)

@jdjdjdj29929292

4 ай бұрын

You are thinking about the fuel filter, and not the DPF. A car of this age do normally not have a DPF. What could be important, is the correct engine oil for lower temperatures. That said, if the engine heater is used, it should not be a larger issue.

@TacticalNorwegian

4 ай бұрын

@@jdjdjdj29929292 You are absolutely correct, I automatically went to DPF when i thought about diesel vehicles. Yeah, it probably wont be a problem, but better to be safe than sorry.

Greetings feom Finland! I think that the sledge might collect alot of snow. I would turm it upside down and tie down straight to the roof rack

Its okay to be a strong and independent woman Eva but still a child in grandma's eyes. Taking time out to have breakfast with grandma show familal ties and love and that seems awesome! You may have travelled the world and done so many awesome stuffs but you havent forgotten your roots and thats what makes you such an incredible human being. Love you Eva!

I have always admired your dedication and commitment and bravery. I hope you find what you’re looking for . Peace and love ❤

first bone i gave to my dog...he ran straight outside with it. it only took a minute to put my shoes on and the bone was already buried. he was in a small area and i looked for it. found it two years later. dogs can bury a bone in less than 1 minute. i gave him another and watched him scratch a quick hole..push dirt over it with nose, compact dirt--and cover it with leaves in less than 1 minute. dogs are so cool.

@tommorgan1291

4 ай бұрын

My dog does same thing. Why? Do they ever find hidden bones? I gave a deer leg almost as big as her. She ran into the woods came back minus the leg.

Strong you are..... And young and free!! Go Eva!!! Time is on your side. Love you...

Minus 20 is not very cold in the nothern part of Sweden. Minus 35 is when the train service is terminated since you can not rescue passengers at that temperature with road transport. Travelling in extreame cold in Sweden requires very good preparations och foresight. On the good side - there very few mosquitos. :-) Also mobile service can be sketchy on some places.

@ZoefontheMove

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I got it -36 last month on my roadtrip to North Cape 🥶🥶

@20thcenturyrelic

4 ай бұрын

Would you believe I got a mosquito bite in DECEMBER last year in North Texas? It was unseasonably warm, and I was wearing a lightweight pair of pants, and the mosquito bit right through them!!!

@arskortguldsj

4 ай бұрын

@@20thcenturyrelic Trust me - it won´t happen in the northen part of Sweden. :-)

This video is exactly like the latest few videos with Maria and her Aussie dog Blue at Roaming Reckless currently in Alaska. 😊. She also travels around in the same car as Eva (she calls her Defender Poe) and she’s currently in Alaska and her car was not winterized at all at first. She was sleeping in her Defender at -30 F without a diesel heater, her followers went nuts trying to lecture her into getting her Defender winterized (she finally did and was really living up to the reckless name in her channel). I’m glad Eva is not underestimating Arctic circle winter! Vilk’s energy reminds me a lot of Blue’s too. What an adventure!

"Fred the Sled" seems appropriate. Also, I am crazy jealous about this journey!

Being Swedish and having traveled a lot in the north in childhood, including a few trips to Northcape, northern Scandinavia isn't as off the grid as many people seem to think. Unlike Alaska or northern Canada, you're never really super far away from civilization, and mobile phone signals are generally existing and even pretty good these days (was way different last time I went north, in 2003, then only really Telia was an option, other companies that didn't have state support, weren't as developed at the time with having country wide coverage) and a lot of the time, calling the emergency number 112 will work even if there's little or no regular phone signal. I'd say the most important is to ensure you always have battery in your phone and means to charge it, in case you do happen to have car issues between towns, and in wintertime, it's always smart to have something to keep you warm in case your car breaks down and you don't have heating, and this doesn't just involve expeditions but is good even if just commuting to work out of town or something similar. Candles, lighter/matches, blanket and some light snacks and something to drink is something that is generally recommended for wintertime road trips, especially in the north where help could be a bit further away than down here in the more densely populated south (I'm close to Gothenburg), but it's still nothing like Alaska or Canada where help could be days away by land. I'd say the biggest concern is the risk of frostbite of exposed parts of your body at night if it gets very cold in the tent on your car. And also make sure Vilk stays warm and safe as dogs can get frostbite as well if they're not used to extreme cold. Finnmarksvidda in Norway may just be the most "middle of nowhere" that you may encounter, and that's if you go to Norway via Finland from Karesuando in Sweden, and that is the most direct route to Northcape from Sweden. Going on the E10 towards Narvik or even going via Kilpisjärvi to Skibotn is much further if Northcape is the destination. Definitely make sure you don't run out of diesel up there, sometimes it can be quite some distance between gasstations up there, especially if you're going over Finnmarksvidda, there's also a good chance that you'll have to wait for the plowtruck to escort you over Finnmarksvidda together with other vehicles wishing to get through the area. Proper winter tires (not the "all year" tires) are a must up there in winter, and I'd even suggest bringing snow chains just in case not even proper winter tires are enough, even though snow chains are rarely needed they can save you if you come across situations where they are needed. All that said, all my journeys north have been in summertime so I've not needed to worry about winter conditions (have experienced some snowfall in July though, at the campsite in Björkliden, but it was very brief)

Birger from western Norway here. I will strongly recommend that you use steel studded NOKIAN Hakkapeliitta tires. The narrower the better. 235 85 16 will be a good size for your Defender. I have the same car, a Defender Td5 110 2006 and running studded tires in winter is a must in Norway and Sweden. Snow chains is a good idea to bring in the car. Also a jump starter. Large Snow shoes and /or Mountain skiis with skins and ski poles will be a must if hiking in the wild with a sled. You are going to love this trip. Welcome

@beerenmusli8220

4 ай бұрын

This needs more upvotes!

Good luck Eva , stay warrrrrmmmmmm😊

Nailed it, my favorite part about any road trip is the excitement of being alone with my thoughts:)

I am kind of liking the name Sled-mund Hillary, after another great explorer. Happy travels.

Thanks for bringing us on the adventure 🩷

Great luck to you on this next adventure Eva. Look forward to more from this one!! You're an inspiration . Be safe and have fun!!

Absolutely thrilled about this merch collection! Freedom and adventure!

I'm so excited for this series! I travelled through Scandinavia for three weeks in December 2022 and it might just have been the best time of my life. Can't wait to follow your journey. Love the merch as well and will order soon!

Always brilliant, the best.

Super przygotowania ;) Pieseł przeuroczy. Z niecierpliwością czekam na filmy z wyprawy. Powodzenia Ewa ❤

Good luck and have a happy and safe trip Eva.

Have a safe journey 🎉

Can't wait for the adventure! You remind me of my much younger self, sometimes I wanted to try something just to see what would happen. The what if I.... Safe journey Eva ❤

Awesome video as always Eva and Vlik. Can't wait to see your epic adventure to the most northern point in Europe Norcap. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's adventures.

Evening Eva, great vid again on your next out door adventure. Some great comments too here with very helpful advice indeed! Hope you have a blast on this trip and once again thanks for taking us along with you and Vilk. Health@Happiness to you both.

Good to check out other KZreadrs who have recently done the same winter journey as your planning. Some really great tips for staying safe and warm in you vehicle. Thanks for sharing

Safe journey! What an adventure. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

Very excited for this series !

Good luck, Eva! Hope your expedition goes well and that you will be able to feel calmer and clear your thoughts! Take care of yourself and Vilk!

Wishing you a safe and happy journey ❤lots of love..

This is your best life, no one gets younger. Glad to see your moving forward with adventurous plans. Safe and joyful blessings☃️

amazing, super excited to see all, thank you for sharing

I love to see people living this lifestyle so well done , I’m doing this trip myself next year I love the cold , so I’ve been following some of the Nordic adventurers on KZread for info and inspiration, I absolutely can’t wait already and looking forward to following your adventure , your poochio will love it too I’m sure 🐾 🐾

I'm jealous ! Good luck . I look forward for next episode of this journey

Thank you for showing us around in so many places:-) I and we have learned so much from you:-) God bless you:-)

All the best Eva, you deserve it. Take care

Safe travels and enjoy your trip ❤

Thanks for the video! We miss you in the West of the USA!

@evazubeck

4 ай бұрын

I miss it too!

@bobbysnow5478

4 ай бұрын

Travel safe!…and be well!

@agnesskibicka

4 ай бұрын

​@@bobbysnow5478hello 👋 from Poland 🇵🇱 and mindful life by Agnes 😀, channel, and countryside 🐕

@bobbysnow5478

4 ай бұрын

@@agnesskibicka good luck with your channel

Thanks for the update girl! Would have bought merch - but looking for a zip-up hoodie ;). Good luck on this adventure, will be watching!

Looking forward to your adventure. Be safe and enjoy ❤

Love ya Eva! Please be safe and have fun!❤❤❤

you are the real deal ,I am looking forward to this trip ! use diesel additive to prevent it waxing in cold .spare battery would be usefull too

Love you. Been seeing you for years. I cried and laughed with you, this episode was amazing

Very very excited for you and can’t wait to see the videos take care of yourself.

I’m really happy watching your videos again. I have 3 hours of round trip to work and your videos makes my trip go by much faster.

One tip, when you drive in Norway (don´t know about Sweden), don´t use your phone and drive (unless phone is mounted in "designated area") or you can get billed by police by nearly 10.000 NOK, which is quite a painful cost. Also, speeding in Norway, about 28km/h more than allowed road speed, causes loosing a driving license (random police controls or the photo boxes). Pretty strict rules, but make for safe driving conditions. So might be good to know :)

@arskortguldsj

4 ай бұрын

Same in Sweden. The current fine for using a hand-held device while driving in Sweden is 1,500 SEK (approximately €145 or $170).

Make sure the anti freeze in your truck is changed and rated for those temps.

It makes me so happy every time I see you with your grandma. I still love to see Vilk too. I am glad you are taking him with on adventures now. I know you will care for him, and he will care for you in ways you don't even know yet, but you will see. Its always good to kiss your dog by the way.

Good luck! Sounds like a blast!

13:30 good luck using the wipers with that thermostat on the windscreen.

I have to recommend you drive through the swedish heartland of Dalarna, Falun-Rättvik-Tällberg-Leksand-Mora. Östersund in Jämtland is also a great city that many miss out on

Love you Eva. You are so brave, and amazing. Hope you will always be safe out there.

I find it so refreshing that for you it’s all about practicality. Taping you thermometer, having the heater pipe visible in your car. Love it. Enjoy your trip and I can’t wait to see those videos.

Would recommend a CO detector in the truck too.

Good to see the adventures continue on a new / old continent. I’m sorry your dream of moving to the US didn’t pan out, but, if it’s any solace, my American dream of moving to Sweden didn’t either. Be thankful that you’re in a country that actually cares for its citizens with a good healthcare system.

@evazubeck

4 ай бұрын

Happy to be here!

Best of luck on the new adventure, Eva. While it's not a trip I would ever want to take, I admire you for taking it on.

Looking forward to watching this adventure unfold. Good luck and safe travels 🎉

I did a similar route by car to Nordcap 2 years ago with my mates - except we went through Lapland and not through Sweden. Nice adventure, although it's not so scary as it may seem ;) We are going the same route at the beginning of March so maybe we will meet somewhere in the far north! Powodzenia Ewcia ;)

Minus 30 degrees now at the coastline of Southern Norrbotten. Take care.

Good luck Eva on your trip ❤️

Very excited for you and Vilk to be heading north! I can see you're totally stoked (in a mellow way). Happy trails❤

Norway and Sweden have a great land rover club, also on FB. So if ANY help is needed, its just to ask there. Have a nice trip

Cold is annoying, but deadly as well :-D Welcome to the north of the Nordic countries:-) I've only experienced -42, or was it -47? It was cold, and you can't make snowballs, that's no fun... And you can't too much at all... But if you want an adventure, come to Hälsingland! There's always a place for you at our house, as long as you share a polish recipe... We already make a great bigos.

Great video as usual. Thank you.

Brawo Ewa. Szerokości i ciepełka.

Vilk needs a warm jacket too 🦮

Can become very slippery on the road. Beware about that. Prepare for your own resque when getting off the road, or in the snow wall.

Good to see you on the road again. I had thought to see your next videos about moving into your new homestead, but things change. Wanderlust is still valid while you're young and healthy enough to go on adventures. At 32 you still look like you're in your late teens, so well done on a healthy lifestyle. Much success on your trip north.

Hope Buke has a down jacket & booties for his paws too as he will need them!!

The BEST thing about ORDINARY travel is you live in nice clean hotel rooms you don’t have to clean! 😮

Maybe you could show the gear you have for your dog for the extreme cold. I hope he has booties for running so he doesn't get frostbite...but I am sure you thought about everything he will need.

It is amazing that you still have brekkie and dinner with your grandparents. Thank you for sharing this video

Awesome, good luck with the trip. Looking forward to the updates. 😁

GET A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

"i guess it's a good thing we don't kiss..." *10 minutes later* *Vilk pulls a noodle out of her mouth* 😂😂

So much from this video is sooooooooo relatable. Loved it! Cant wait to see the rest!

Oh my God I'm SO EXCITED FOR this expedition!!! ❤

I wish I was going with you. 😉 I am looking forward to watching your new adventure .

The exterior lighting on Odyssey is very limited. Although you usually set up camp well before dusk, perhaps you may need to move / be outside after dark. A couple of roof rack mounted driving lights and some LED floodlights to the sides would be good to have when you have to move around outside. The most important item are the proper winter studded tyres. Do you have a winch?Safe travels!

that’s a beautiful looking dog i’ve been watching him since you got him as a pup.great work on his obedience and training.⭐️

Wow! Hope she makes it!

have u got booties for the dog..??

I've never clicked so fast on a video :D

I love your adventures no matter where you go !! It's the small or large things that happen on your trips and how you handle them that is so interesting.

Looking forward to your next episode