Thank you all so much for your sweet word over the past couple of weeks! It was a HUGE motivator this week as I hit the road by myself for the very first time. I trust this video will help all of you see that even though you may have fears about starting solo van life, you can do it too! Happy Sunday Everyone ✌️

@keepcreationprocess

2 жыл бұрын

Oohh

@keepcreationprocess

2 жыл бұрын

@@GODISMYSTERIOUS No, no one is speaking about weak.... It is bout skills. There are people in the Islamitic culture they will never do this, it does not mean - they are weak.

@keepcreationprocess

2 жыл бұрын

​ @Kay Getaway Are you so afraid of politics ? it is not general what you are saying - because it is just wrong. it has nothing to do with strong or weak .....maybe more stupid

@GODISMYSTERIOUS

2 жыл бұрын

I unsubscribe this channel right now because there is an annoying person. I have no intention of talking to anyone from get-go. Mind his own business. Get a life!

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@GODISMYSTERIOUS sorry to hear this. Please know we do not support this kind of behavior.

Please, please NEVER plug electrical into campsite pedestal before connecting the van side. This could be very dangerous as you may unknowingly be carrying a live wire from the pedestal. Also, highly recommend using a surge guard. Many have ‘fried’ their house electronics by not doing so. I am only trying to help you be safe. As a single female traveler, I have learned many lessons the hard way. Keep going, you will love your adventures

You go girl! Great job✋🏽

I'm so glad you're figuring out that you ARE capable and self sufficient! I hope you had a great time at Descend!

Good job on pushing yourself!!

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The support of this community fueled my journeys this week :)

New fan here! How awesome!!!! You did great!

Let's go, you are not alone. You're taking us with you on this trip. Can't wait to see what you are up to

Stay safe and let us know how you’re doing, periodically. You’ve got this!!!

Really proud of you! Anxiety is real and you did an amazing job; backing up in something so big is definitely scary. While I hope everything is going well on Brian's end, I'm excited to see you experience all these new and scary things on your own with (temporary) solo van life 😊❤

Proving things to yourself is always so empowering. You can do this! Perhaps you can put your writing skills to work and write an owner's manual for YOUR van. Things like how to do water fill-ups, how to do electrical hookups, how to empty your grey water; all the stuff that makes YOUR van work for you. Perhaps illustrate it using your photography skills. Enjoy my dear, you are more capable than you think.

You go girl. You’ve got this. Loved watching you conquer your fears

So cool you are doing this on your own to instill that confidence we all try to attain! Food for thought do y’all have a surge protector, if not you might want to check into it, good luck soloing!

Just discovered your channel. I remember the very first time I towed my 20-foot rv with my full size van. I walked past it all winter thinking it was huge, ha ha, and when the day came it was raining and I was so scared. Then I got into major traffic with orange cones to navigate around. Then my friend who was supposed to be leading in front to check I was doing okay decided to take off as I wouldn't go faster than 55 on the back roads so I ended up driving through Austin, Tx during rush hour white knuckled. Eventually I came to love the freedom and independence, but wanted you to know that everything you went through is real. You did a great job. found a wonderful spot and clearly had a good time on your own. I'll look out for more videos on this channel and just subscribed!.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Ruth you are a rockstar! It seems the universe was throwing you some BIG growth opportunities that first time lol. Thank you for the kind words and for the subscribe. I feel like I have an amazing team behind me right now :)

I do enjoy your channel, especially how authentic you both are. I’m looking forward to living vicariously (and learning) through your solo travels.

You go girl...Really happy for you and all your accomplishments...Keep up on what you’re doing...From what I’ve seen you do on your own, let the sky be the limit...I subscribed to your link, can’t wait to see more videos...God Bless...

Cheering for you over here!! 💓💓💓

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cilla!!!

Well done on your first video out and about alone.. It takes guts to stretch and you did it with a smile.. well done.

Safe travels! Love following along on your journey.

For camping, yes use IOverlander, however if you didn’t know Cracker Barrel’s are open for RVs and Vanlifers to sleep overnight. If you are still in WA there are non there but Oregon has them. In Washington 24 hour Planet Fitness is our favorite. We are about to leave Washington now, and we did all planet fitness out time here.

Great job backing up! I avoid backing into parking spaces and parallel parking at all costs!

Congratulations! Wishing you a safe and fun journey!

Good job! I went through all those feelings too (11 years ago!) You won’t believe how fast it will become second nature. Now I’m sharing van life w my husband of 8 years. I taught him everything!🤣

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Babs! I love hearing of all the strong women in these comments, its inspiring!

Great job on your own! I would be so nervous doing that stuff for the first time.

Thank you for this. Watching you go through this comforts me for when I will go through this same thing next spring. I am going to continue to follow your journey so I will be one of your ‘we’.

You got this! 👍💪❤

So excited to be on this journey with you! "We" did a fantastic job ❤️❤️

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being part of it Kimberly :)

We're so glad for you on this new adventure! We will follow you through this new journey hoping for nothing less than the best for you

You did it! Thank you so, so much for sharing! 😊

This was such a nice video I would like to one day be able to live a vanlife my hubbs isn’t crazy about the idea but this gives me inspiration that maybe I will be fine if I have to do that adventure alone

Good for you!!!! I feel so inspired!

Thanks for sharing! I'll be a solo female vanlifer hopefully in a few months, I need more of this!

You are such an inspiration for me. I am going to be in your same situation when I hit the road next month. I am scared, intimidated, excited and totally ready for the adventure. Give it a months and you'll be very comfortable with your whole situation

I was looking forward to this video. You did great on your own!! That was a nice spot that you found to spend the night in. Looking forward to your next adventure! Next Sunday won't come fast enough!

Just bought a van. Will be joining the movement, lol. Can't wait to see what adventures you have.

Way to go!! Being independent is power!!

Thank you for giving me hope!

I just found your channel tonight, and I'm totally hooked! You are going to do amazing, on this part of your journey....

So many milestones accomplished! 🙌

Yay! Great job!! I knew you could do it 😊👍🏻

Nice to see you that you have done all alone... looking forward to see your journey.

Well done you! Brilliant stuff. Threw yourself straight into "getting on with it incl how we all knew you were looking forward to "doing" the loo! Fantastic start. Feel mighty proud of all the things you got up to. Now go and enjoy Life iself! Well done from UK again. With love, Pam

@tatjanakotovich3875

2 жыл бұрын

Good job🙌🏼👏🏼🤗 thank you for sharing 😊 . Love from Sweden 🇸🇪🌸

Oh soo happy for you! I was looking forward to this video to see how you were doing even though I follow you on IG. You Go Girl!! You Can Do This!! ❤😁👍

Hi nice to meet you new to your channel my name is Gloria from Wild wood New Jersey a Sea Shore town I live here all the time.. Looking forward to watching your sharing your journey. Be safe take care and God Bless us all. Happy Traveling. Gloria the Lady GG waiting on my own travels.

I love watching what you guys have done. This episode really hits home. My oldest daughter will be 18 this coming year. She wants to build a van to live in while working on getting into a trade apprenticeship. This is empowering and she will enjoy this episode.

Yay! You did great!

Go Crystal, enjoying your video and feel like I am travelling with you! Greetz from Holland Fran

Should’ve definitely took ur mom and dad 😁 I would love to see if they would like van lifeee !!!!

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

That would be funny. But no they have no interest. 😆

You're doing a great job, it's really nerve racking doing it by yourself. I tow a caravan by myself and have done for seven years now. When I first started several times things were so scary, parking, very narrow roads etc that my knees would shake. You're right you just need to face your fears or else you end up by doing nothing. Stay safe, love from the UK x

Your lifestyle is ALL I dreaming on in my life, hopelly I can get ❤ from preaty women like you & bought me to vanlife world journey

😁 YAY! So proud of you! Fabulous job!!!😁

Congrats to doing it by yourself. Have fun

Catching up with your adventure. Woop go you 🙌

Good for you!!

Woohoo!!! Good on ya darlin!! #shepower 💪💪✌️❤️🌞

Good job..well done! Love your reversing skills 😁I love your view on growth opportunities 🥂 love from Australia 🇦🇺 xx

New sub. My dog races back and forth super fast every single time I come home as well. I'm too stressed to back in myself. I can relate. I subbed because you're funny and I like your personality. Thanks for showing how a compost toilet works. No one ever has. I decided to live alone years ago and I love it!

Congratulations on facing your growing experiences! You rock!

Great book!!

Great job good for you. Keep it up and stay safe out there 👍🏼

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lily :) The support means a lot.

I am so impressed! I would not have the guts so you rock girl!! Pretty sweet spot to wake up to😍.

You are doing great! 😊

I've been a solo Van Dweller in B.C. and it's been a learning curve! I'm also starting my own channel ( Canavan Senior Chrissy) .

I subscribed. First time seeing your channel. Love your new self ventures! Bring more…..😀

Girl... I just found you! So glad I did, you ROCK and have given me courage to move forward and not be scared!!

By myself i would totally do the bag method 😂

Just remember to use your side mirrors when backing up. You did awesome. 👍

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Will do :)

You are amazingggggggggg!!!!

I’m sooo proud of you !!! You’re doing great and will continue to be a badass girl. We’re all here with you 💕💕💕

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The support has been so encouraging :)

I love it that you're venturing out and showing us what you need to do. I knew you could do it. Radar knows he belongs with you though. That's why he was running around trying to tell you in dog language. Venturing out for the first time as a single female I sure as heck would be taking my German Shepherd! Just saying!! Plus he's Company too!💗p.s. how heavy is that toilet after you put the water in? A lot of others I watch they don't have to take the toilet outside to clean.. so I'm really confused about that 😆

m so happy for you that you could do it all on your own. Positive Vibes for you. I'm glad I stumbled upon your site.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin! This week I had my first boondocking night alone and the video will be up at the end of week : ) Getting better at this solo thing!

Brian, must be so proud of you, as much as yourself! Congrats on your success!!! ✌🏼🍀✨✨✨❤️🍀❤️🍀✌🏼

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Very proud husband. ☺️

Your parents are precious ❤

You did a great job!

Omg you have three best personality 💞

Great video! Thank you for sharing. You are living the life we are going for. We just bought our own family van and started the conversion. You are welcome to watch our videos. 😀

Thank you for sharing your solo video with us! You're doing great! Be safe and we'll! Much love to you! See you next time!😃❤👍

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lara! I'm hitting the road here in a couple weeks by myself and again and I truly feel like I have a whole support team behind me that's making this all SO MUCH easier!

@larajackson7506

2 жыл бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures 😃❤👍

You go girl

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaltrina!

Lovely first vlog

You did great parking. Better than most people. Stay safe

Your video found me as I am planning to hit the road in mid November for the first time in two years. I have major anxiety, and every time is like I am starting over again. Thanks for the inspiration and injection of confidence. Me: solo female 50+++ life adventurer.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad to hear you’re going back out there. Good luck!

Having a plan then having a plan. Make sure you have a plan from start to finish. Then implement that plan and be ready for anything that does not go to plan. Be careful and have a wonderful day.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You go girl! Prove yourself independent and keep having fun! You’re as awesome as individual and half of a relationship. Btw at certain angle you look like Mariah Carey😊😊

I just stumbled on you! You are so sweet. Great job!! 💕

You go girl👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯

Please stay safe 🙏

We love you allot watching you say goodbye to your Mom and Dad brought tears to my eyes because I thought of Gabby . BE SAFE GIRL AND ENJOY YOURSELF

You are awesome Warrior woman

I love your herbal drinks....now that the weather is getting chiller they look even more tasty

👍

You got this!!! Thanks for sharing with us. Hey, do you mind me asking what herbal coffee you use? I'd love to try. :)

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Krista! I make my own. A lot of people ask for this so I'll either put it up on the blog or make a video about it. We'll have a wellness on the road series here starting in November :)

You did a great job on your own. You have good reason to be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you too. And, Brian will be thrilled with your increased confidence.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda :) I feel very empowered right now.

I felt so proud for you for backing in. Way to go. Doing on own so different from doing with someone

Been thinking about van life. Starting to make a list of things I wan o build into a van. What concerns me and few people cover is expenses and living that way. Determining how much one really needs monthly to make that life work.

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob! These are all really important questions to ask yourself. I think the cost monthly varies GREATLY. We did a video on our monthly expenses you can watch HERE: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nn57sMuTqNa0oag.html BUT I would do this too: Write down how much your fixed expenses are that will NOT change when you get a van. Credit cards, etc. If you are going to travel a lot, I would budget out about 2-3x what you spend on fuel already. We budget $300-$500 a month on gas alone in case we want to travel a lot. Your food can be more or less than what you spend dependent on whether or not you like to go out to eat. We have found that our food bill is actually higher because 1) food goes bad faster 2) we like to try out new places while we travel 3) it can be easier to eat out than make a meal and have to clean up your van and put everything back if you are in a rush. You also have to budget for more oil changes/repairs. Also, are you going to have storage unit? account for that. AND have money aside in case you HAVE to get a campsite because some cities will kick you out for sleeping in a van and you might be too tired to drive if it is late. Would it be helpful if we did a video about our average monthly expenses after living in a van for a year? I think we have a better idea of the cost now but like I said, everyone is different.

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Your van camping and your partner is named Brian?!? 😳

@jenniferwise8515

2 жыл бұрын

Another blonde.....

Great job! For safety, you may want to consider covering your license plate.

My Mr. Annie loved doing zoomies too!! Precious!! I'm planning on vanlife in Spring 2022. Thanks for the tips and skills. ✌

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

AWWW that is so cute! I love when pups get all excited - it is pure joy. Let me know when you hit the road :)

Eu desejo tudo de bom ao casal. Me inscrevo em seu canal para acompanhar essa boa viagem. Tenho planos de fazer o mesmo em breve em uma VAN , então me motiva a ter coragem. Com seus vídeos planejo de extremo sulamerica até West Quoddy viajando pela VAN

What is herbal coffee, plus do you keep the liquid from the tea you made. Do you just strain it?

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

I make it myself. I will be putting out a video on it. It's a mix of several different herbs that support energy levels without the jitters you get from coffee. I like to add mushrooms in it sometimes too. I strain out all the herbs then drink the mix :) Sometimes I add in some warmed non-dairy milk and some sweetener to make it like a latte :)

Van life isn’t that big a deal you’ve got a nice set up you have all the essentials even if you can’t find a spot May the Powerful Almighty Lord God Jesus Christ be with you

@vanhallaadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!