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@angiengibbsadventures1622

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i know about that and am always being careful when out and about

@angiengibbsadventures1622

3 жыл бұрын

Did u get your mirror fixed on the van

@angiengibbsadventures1622

3 жыл бұрын

I love the smokie mountains i use to live in Morganton North Carolina

@8AlisaInez

3 жыл бұрын

💚👍🏽...planning automotive repairs. Best Wishes & Safe Travels!!

@VmarieQueen

3 жыл бұрын

Okay! Queen luving the new Do. Thanks for the security info. Can't wait to see more on the Black meet up!!! 🤎

So some thing I wanted to share with all the ladies, a safety trick. If it’s at night time and you have to stop to get gas or something like that when you get back in your van get in the passenger side. That way they may think that you have a driver and you’re not alone. Be safe my fellow sisters🙏

@rosahacketts1668

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice.

@MsBerries25

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea thank you

@cherylwooten7831

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good advice.

I back in every parking space. My dad taught me that when I started driving. He said, "Always back in so you can get a jump if needed and to escape easily. " I taught my daughter the same and to date. We BACK DAT THANG UP...😁🤣

@Daysha38

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@f.e.gaskin2034

3 жыл бұрын

I also taught my daughter to back up park,so you when you're ready to pull out it is less drama.

@apjo090305

3 жыл бұрын

😆 same! I back in all the time too

@mariemarnay2757

3 жыл бұрын

For those driving a van/longer vehicule who feel unsure of reversing into spots because you never know when to stop since its sometimes hard to get used to the length: Each new car/van I get I reverse into a hedge. Go slowly until you see the branches moving. That's your cue to stop ;) The branches and leaves are not going to damage the car as much as figuring it out the hard way reversing into a wall or a pole ;)

@w-n-cw-n-c923

3 жыл бұрын

Period

So refreshing to see so many black nomads for a change 💛😍

@geneisisthavanman569

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely is refreshing 😌 I'm currently looking for a van so I can embark on my own journey

I'm sorry that skin color still matters these days. You are a beautiful, smart, fun, strong, well traveled woman raised by a strong mother with the same qualities. I think you're brave to be out there as a single woman! I'm glad to hear you've got things to protect you in the van, that's one thing I've prayed about for you in your travels.

@larieackerman4782

2 жыл бұрын

You are a beautiful woman. God has made every person on this earth beautiful. We all should respect one another.

@LahainaStrong444

2 жыл бұрын

@@larieackerman4782 🙏🏽🙏🙏🏾🦋

@1nhonho

2 жыл бұрын

Not just these days...

As a Black former Professional Truck Driver, it’s wonderful to see so many nomadic black women rolling free. If I wasn’t moving out of the country I would get me a van and join all of you. I enjoyed all of your safety tips. I almost teared up to see all of you guys meeting up to bond together. Yasssss, to black women living free!! 🙏🏽🤍

Motion detection technology on the exterior of the vehicle also infrared cameras. Love and peace always💚❤🖤💁🏿‍♂️

🥳You are getting real fancy with those cuts and edits💅. They are super cute🤩. Your comfort level for being in front and behind 🤳🏾 the camera 📸 has grown. And the growth is beautiful. Keep up the great job. 🥳

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

lol. Real fancy, aint i? lol. Thanks for stopping by

@pinklove7593

3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteYvonne now gurl you know I do more then stop by...I'm a straight up regular💯. I done been all ova the continent with you. And even been all down in 🌴Mexico ("Meh'hico") 🌴 with you too.😂😂 You didn't see me in the passenger seat? But what I want to know...is did you ever find your bathing suits. When you were cleaning Zion...I just knew you were gonna look at the camera and say.... "Y'all, I found my Bathing suits"! But anywhoo...keep up the great content. And hope to run into you out on the camping trails.

I’ve been researching all things Vanlife and have been following your adventures for the the past few months. I literally just found out about Black Nomads Meet and watched their virtual workshop Q&A about an hour ago. Just after I finished watching that I got a notification about your new video of the meetup. I’m taking this as a sign that this is definitely what I want to do. I swear I already have the entire van layout in my mind! I just got to get these coins together. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and for letting us know that black girls are out there on the road too! 🖤

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining and best of luck on this venture. I enjoy it!

@marylavetta8136

Жыл бұрын

Tiffany, it's been a year! Just wondering if you made the leap? I want to do the same. Been researching myself! I love this channel 😍

When you said I don't know where I am, somewhere in the Memphis/Chattanooga area, I had to rewind, and then I hollered. 🤣 💛

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

lol.

@odrice1586

3 жыл бұрын

They are not even close to one another

@odrice1586

3 жыл бұрын

😂

I have an RV and I've researched weapons and believe it or not there can be dire consequences of taking weapons across state lines. Be careful sis! Each State has its on laws!

@cassandraweathers8522

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but is reciprocity in many states. Also nothing beats a good hidey hole😁

@champagnethebest7532

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes sadly this is true

@NinaSpark31

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck that I'm packing guns but they don't gotta know unless they fuck up now do they lol

Even though I'm not black, I can't tell you how tired I am of the barbie and manbun van couple channels. I can't watch them without severe cringe cramps. You're are also super funny.

I truly enjoy watching your videos! Im 68 next month and I’m working out a few things so I can purchase my luxury van too! But until then I’m living my future adventures thru you, so keep posting! Love seeing you interact with your mom. You remind me of my daughters, we are very close. Hope someday someone will host a Black nomad van event in the Northwest. I love being outdoors anyways! Hubby had a stroke a few years ago but I’ve been telling him, it’s very important to live in the moment, we did our 9 to 5 retired and need to enjoy our hard earned money! Enjoy and do you!

@charmaynejohnson2502

2 жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying your videos I am researching vanlife for myself

Tip for Antoinette, get a road atlas from Walmart they are nationwide for all roads and highways for when you have no signal on that iPad. One day you’ll need it.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

I have one

@meman6964

3 жыл бұрын

Reading and using a paper map/atlas, one good thing I learned in the Army 1974- 1976.

Creeps gonna creep. Just be safe, smart and stay strong. Tour looking great! Van life looks great on you

Ladies please be safe and don't talk so loud while you are on your cellphones. Also don't let every smile think you can let your guard down. Also never ever tell anyone you are traveling alone. Seatbelt your doors or put slide locks on all your doors for extra security while you are sleeping. And please stay inside your vehicles at night, because you don't know who is watching who. Have fun and stay safe.

Love your videos and energy ! Be careful about pulling over when someone is following you , glad y’all made it safe and sound ❤️

Love to see it! The whole ending in Warthen warmed my spirit.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaay!

The meet up was beautiful to see!! Very inspirational. And I feel like your perspective on traveling as black women was very well put! 💜 All it needed! I’ll be with y’all in spirit. Can’t wait for the next video.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by

I don't know why seeing this meetup come together brought me to tears. Van life is something I really want to get into, so I seek accurate representation just to get an idea of how the lifestyle is for black nomads. Feeling like I don't see enough black van lifers on KZread, to seeing this made me feel great... Very inspiring. Can't wait to see the vlog..

@healingjourneys4241

3 жыл бұрын

I’m scheduled to have a van build start on July 22nd. Fear is the biggest thing you have to conquer.

Oh, I love it!!! BNM...i will join next time. I have got so much more to look forward to with this traveling the US. Safe travels my friend. Keep up the great videos. They're informative and intentional. Thanks for amazingly good content. Much love. Namaste.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, honey for watching!! :)

Hey now hey, I love your hair. I am here for the black Nomad meet up. And the safety tips are a must. I agree beware of your surroundings and always have a escape plan, know exactly where your keys are rather you live on the road or not. I am the same way you enter without my permission you right you may not get out the way you came in. I live in Alabama and yes it’s real here, but no man will scare me to leave my house because God has not given me the power of fear. I stay prayed up even when traveling or family members are traveling. But I love to watch solo black women taking a stand in life and doing what men has being doing for years. Tfs y’all be safe and blessed

@JNante

3 жыл бұрын

Great tips for everyone concerning safety etc. I also love the locs, wish the link was added as I can't seem to find it, lol.

@levt7651

3 жыл бұрын

What would you all think of a white nomadic meetup? I think that would be awful, just like i think it's awful to exclude ANYONE based on immutable characteristics. Didn't Antoinette just return from a couple of months in Mexico, a trip on which she was INCLUDED? Turn around and all her white female travelers are EXCLUDED from the event she attended? Wow. I could never do that to a friend. Wherever i go, my friends are welcome and if they are not welcome, i would not go.

@thereciastreet9496

3 жыл бұрын

@@levt7651 so because this was a black thing she should have not gone because it was for blacks. 🤦🏾‍♀️ that’s the problem you can be friends with any color race but you don’t have to do everything with every color race. At the end of the day I am sure her friends from Mexico trip has trips planned without her. But anyway I really don’t care what anyone else thinks about what she is doing. I enjoyed the video and will always support anyone. I don’t see color I see people. But you have to put yourself in someone else shoes before you try to walk in them.

@JNante

3 жыл бұрын

@@levt7651 most likely we wouldn't think anything of it. They are predominately inclusive anyway...it is what it is, it's understood and accepted without thought. Sometimes privilege allows one to feel a certain way if they are excluded when they've always been included. Those of us who are african american get it. It's not so much about exclusion as you see it, but more about a group of same individuals being at a place where you're understood because of your shared experiences or backgrounds. Imagine being in a place where everyone gets you without explanation. Our all exclusive events are not being done to make another group feel bad, and on behalf of the whole race (smh 😐) I apologize.

@JNante

3 жыл бұрын

@@levt7651 in solidarity I do get what you are saying and am in agreement, its just not that deep for most of us of color, because of our shared history with racism/exclusion. This video was about safety, & female traveling alone, which unfortunately takes on an added precaution if your black. Let's not make this video about something that it's not.

I ❤️ this! The black nomads meet up looked amazing! I am in the middle of building out a van too and I can’t wait to join you guys for a meet up!

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to you in your journey.

@ebonylafrance

3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteYvonne thank you so much!!!!!

This is great! I am building out a 1988 chevy van home to travel and work in film and tv and I have been worried bc I am a solo female traveler so I really want to make sure I take extra safety precautions. Thank you for making a video for fellow women. It can be a battle to be a woman in this world but we are so much safer if we have each other's backs

I really really did love this one and feel better knowing y’all have necessary precautions. Now one thing I’d ask as well, is make sure IF anyone travels with a firearm, to make sure you are aware of the local laws pertaining to them, to ensure all protection all the way around.❤️ Bless!

@clarissacoby2653

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. Think about packing.🔫🔫

@NinaSpark31

2 жыл бұрын

Forget the laws ain't nobody gotta know my business they got stash holes

I love how you have that you can meet up with Jas and enjoy good girlfriends and still continue your own journey that's awesome

Wow! 1st BNM! That is awesome. I look forward to seeing how things went. As always be blessed and safe

Please keep doing what you are doing because I love seeing more! I'm obsessed! Thank you for your amazing vlogs and showing love.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

You're the best! Thanks for coming by.

As usual great video Antoinette and it’s the level of skill of these vids for me😁! Love your hair too! One cool tip that I saw on another van lifer video (the name escapes me) but she places several protective devices in strategic spots in her van- if you all don’t already, this would be good to consider. Stay safe out there and have fun🚐🚙😁

Thanks 🙏🏽 for the safety tips. It’s so good that you and your crew are taking precautions when traveling alone. I really enjoy watching your videos, they’re very exciting!

Thanks so much for addressing safety. Looks like the festival will be great fun. I so wish I knew the time it was taking place. Well done Sis on this video as only you can.

Thanks for the tips. Enjoyed the whole video! Stay safe. His bless you Sis!

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I always keep an updated travel atlas from the gas stations. Just in case there is an accident you can plot out a route with it if the gps is not working it out.

omgg i’m soo happy i found you, i’m starting my build with month and i didn’t know there was this many of us out on the road

That’s cool you guys have meet ups like that to share experiences. Unfortunately prejudice still exists. You should make flags, banners, stickers, decals, attire, etc and spread your name. Let people know you guys are here, you exist and united to do your thang and is to enjoy van life and what this world and nature has to offer. Love what you do! Be strong, be well, be safe and God Bless!

Enjoy the road! 🤗💛💜🖤 Chains and a wind chime connected in the center to my front doors when I snooze during road trips. If you enter that chime is YOUR security warning. 😑

Hey Antoinette Yvonne!!! I'm catching up in reverse order and I only missed a few vlogs. Great tips on safety. I feel like I'm missing out on so much but my time is nearing. Be careful, stay ALERT and as ALWAYS, be SAFE out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

Sending you protection vibes!!! I’m following your journey because I’m planning on coming to can life soon. I needed to find the sisters in the life so I’m praying for you!!🥰🥰

Thanks again for your humor and positivity and information.

Please be safe. Loved this vlog, just love my people, when we show up we make things happen. Have lots of fun in your meet up.

Your hair is looking super cute! I love it!🥰

Cool black owned RV park. Good to know I'm was born and raised in Atlanta and I never heard of Wortham GA

@pinklove7593

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Georgia also. Lots of small towns. I heard of Warthen RV Park and I'm so excited to go.

Sis, is awesome spending time with you, continue being safe! ❤️

Girl! This was an amazing video!! You nailed all your talking points and it was so informative. You should really think about being a full time salesperson- seriously made me think of buying surfshark even though I really have no need for it. Also love your hair!

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, Yaay! Thank you.

Hello love, I just found your channel and omg I’m obsessed lol. You give such great advice about safety that I’m going to apply. My husband and I are building out our van now so thanks for sharing this video. Also I’m binge watching all your videos now and you have a new subscriber.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaass! Welcome and best of luck with your van build!!!

OMG! You’re in my state!! Welcome! Great video!!

Lady... I'm so inspired by your life.... I envy you in a good way.... traveling the globe is something I hope to do in the near future....your van is clean and fresh... exquisite taste... Be safe and enjoy your adventures... I subscribed too... thanks for the video...💞💕💜🖤

Recommended your video and I am definitely impressed so I subscribed. Thank you for sharing your road/van life💕

Love you guys together! What a treat❤

I'm glad you are listening to your instincts.... #BeSafe

I'm learning by watching you ladies and hope to join next year's event. Stay safe

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

This is so great to see our people living this life. It is my dream to do this. Love your channel.

Wow nice video I wanted to see the rest of the meetup that was so refreshing to see everyone bonding and helping each other

Always love your videos!

54 yr. old white woman here who is very proud for all of you fantastic vanlife women! You're living the life that I've been longing for, for some years now. I'm not exactly sure what my home on wheels will look like as far as being a van (which I already have) but I have 2 large dogs and 2 cats who will be traveling with me so I'm thinking I'll keep the van and get a pull behind trailer with all my living needs, and the van will be storage. Anyway, maybe one of these days I'll meet up with some of you amazing women! Everyone take good care!

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tammie! Thanks for sharing and coming by. I wish you all the best with your van journey, my friend.

This is the first video I've watched on your channel. Thanks for showing the daily life and the safety tips.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank God your smart and pay attention to your surroundings. I'm so glad your okay. I've been in a few plus scary situations and thank God I have a few tools and with Gods help Im okay as well. Stay Safe an aware please. May God continues to bless you on your journeys

Such good info! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm Liking, subscribing and will definitely be watching more of your videos as I prepare to hopefully someday soon do solo female van life! Thanks girl! Be safe out there! :)

I thought I was the only black Nomad living in my RV up in California City. It's refreshing to see my people also living a stress-free life

OMG…I live in Lawrenceville… glad u made it to GA!

Really enjoying your videos and stories. Gathering all the information about van life. My husband and I are thinking about this for when our last child leaves the nest.

You and Jasmine are just out there doing your thing! That’s what’s up! Love you both💕

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

You had me when you started van life and brung them crab legs 😂 Thank you for the weekly content, I’m forever a subscriber

You are such an awesome person and people gravitates to you, continue to be safe🦋

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you.

I really enjoyed this video. It was very informative. Enjoy your meet up.

Love to see it! Great video.

You’re absolutely Amazing. You inspire me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️stay safe 🙏🏽

Awwweee man you were at the Warthen RV Park meet-up. I really wanted to find out about it to late. However I am definitely going there this summer.🥰

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Its a cool place.

I’ve been following you for a while now and this is my first comment. I cried from joy to see my beautiful siestas. I am a future van lifer and have made Wharthen Park a must. I follow them on IG. I want to visit the parks the are black owned. Thank you!! Thank you!!

Very glad to see so many women having fun and learning from each other. Good video thank you.

I plan to finish my build this year ... I can’t wait to attend the next meetup!!!

@davidjones8834

3 жыл бұрын

Its Empowering to see all these Strong Women Taking control of their lives and living life on their terms and being 'Free at the same time...May God continue to protect and watch over you all while you're on your individuals journeys in life...God bless.

You are living the LIFe♥️🧡 Luv your hair and Black Nomads Meet. Waiting for the next episode 😊

Great video and it was so nice meeting you at the BNM! Great event...HOT!!! Your editing skills are on point!!! ~ Robin 💞🤗

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin. Thank you for stopping by - for both this vid and the event. Lovely meeting you.

I loveeeeee Another great video Always such a great time seeing you! Excited for the next adventure! ❤️

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Hey girl hey!!! lol. Until next time. Although I hate I had to dish out $150 for the "thing" #ugh

@HeyJasmine

3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteYvonne "its gon be great" LOL

Thank you 🙏 Antoinette. Your KZread is so inspiring and uplifting. Thank you!

Peace and love. Your videos are amazing! So inspirational. So professionally directed and edited. Truly could've been on main stream channels as well. I thought it was travel channel production all day! Was so wonderful and inspirational ❤ seeing US out there! And how you addressed the issue and kept it 💯 You truly appreciate your videos.. I see you! We see you! Keep doin Ya thang! MY One question is what do you do that makes this possible? Again congratulations on your journey and success. Looking forward to more videos.. Bravo Stay safe.. Always forward.. 👑

I've been to Warthen 3xs love it.

I love your energy. I’m working on my van build.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Good luck in your build

@vikki2hot4ya

3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteYvonne thank you it’s been stressful lol but I’m determined to see it through

Lmao the beginning statement took me aht. Thanks for this ❤️

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. aint nobody got time!!!!!

Yes!! You definitely have been apart of the inspiration for me to get my van. I wish there were more black van lifers for me to watch.

One of the best videos I've seen for women considering solo van life.

Hey chicka, your coming to Lawrenceville Ga. that’s where I live…ahhh wish I had the opportunity to meet you, thanks for the safety convo.. we should be aware of our surroundings. I always take different routes home, I quests that’s the law enforcement side of me.. as always safe travels & enjoy…

@syckindahead

3 жыл бұрын

I have family there✊🏾

I love your energy you have me cracking up with the bloopers sending you love 💕

Came across your video on KZread and I really love your style. From your cool van to your videography to the subjects that you cover. *subscribed* 😎

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Hey now!!! Welcome!!!!!!

Good Morning good to see you again i got my second vicc. Yesterday. So hopefully. I can start to travel more places with Gibbs in Canada then head to the USA when its open

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

Good vlogs!..been Shazamming your music …lol

Thank you for allowing you tube audience's in. Passing this on!

I saw that RV park on utude before the owners were interviewed by a couple who are van lifer.

Another great video Informative, entertaining and funny all in one. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait for the next! 👏🙏🏽👋😀

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

ANTOINETTE YVONNE, you are the most entertaining, delightful, grade A #1, person on KZread. Your sense of humor, energy, intelligence, openness and outgoing personality bound to attract tons of fans, friends and family. I've watched dozens of your videos and loved every one. Thank you for covering safety issues, and for continuing to be you. Stay safe, well, and keep on traveling and posting your uniquely delightful videos. QUESTION: ARE YOU GOING TO ADOPT A DOG?

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

This was such a great comment. Thank you for showing up. I appreciate this. About that dog: I've decided to hold off for now.

You have to make sure you are protected at all times!! I’ve always wondered I’m not a can lifer but at these black events if you are biracial are you welcome?! They always look so fun but that’s always been something I’ve struggled with not knowing where I truly fit in?! Great video, can’t wait for the next one!!!

Oh hell yeah girl!! You keep those instincts alive!! If only you had a jet pack on the van rt??? to get that birds eye perspective. You always have me in stitches the way you tell your story. 🚙❤🔆

Good video Antoinette; your hair looks good.

Great safety tips, your content is inspirational

When I saw Elizabethtown, KY I thought I knew what this video would be about. I’ve worked in this area and it was the first time I was called “girl” as a grown as woman. Waiting to watch the entire video.

Ooohhhh all up in the videos..(in my suge knight voice) lol. Ms. Antoinette it was a pleasure meeting you and Ms. Jasmine you ladies are truly an inspiration.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

Is this Deferean? (spelled it wrong)

@msdee2883

3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteYvonne Yes ma'am (Daferian)lol

So happy are you're a clever cookie!! Thank you for always giving us the goods.

@AntoinetteYvonne

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for stopping by.

Yesss, my people! I hope to see you on the road someday💖👊✊

I'm a black woman vanlifer on my own in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ..racism is here also but nothing like in the US 🇺🇸 ..I'm always on my guard and if it doesn't feel right I move.

I would be terrified out there alone you are brave especially after having a incident like you had I would've thrown in the towel for sure you definitely know how to handle you're self keep living you're dream.