Van Life on a Budget - Traveling Songwriter Living in DIY Sprinter Conversion

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Anthony Roberge is a singer-songwriter who lives full-time in his DIY Sprinter van conversion so that he can travel and play music wherever he goes. He tries to keep his expenses low, between $1,000-$1,400 CAD/month.
Anthony is a one man band; and he sings, plays guitar, drums, and harmonica. You can follow him on Instagram here:
/ anthony_roberge
We met Anthony at Go-Van's El Campo van life meetup in Quebec, Canada in 2018 and we love how passionate he is about creating music and making a living from his talent.
He converted his van by himself for only $1,500. He's got a platform bed, a simple kitchen with a propane camping stove and a jerry can of water, a roof vent, a swivel seat, and a quite a bit of storage under his bed for all of his instruments and music gear. He built the ceiling of his van with reclaimed wood from his brother's barn.
Living in a van helps him keep his expenses low because he doesn't have to pay for an apartment while he's away, and he doesn't have to pay for hotels while he's touring.
Because it's too cold in Quebec to live in his van during the winter, Anthony travels during the colder months and spends time enjoying nice weather, relaxing, and getting inspiration for his next songs.
You can listen to a few of Anthony's songs on KZread here:
/ @anthonyroberge8375
And follow Go-Van to find out when new El Campo van life meetups are happening:
go-van.com/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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VIDEO CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All live music in this video was composed and performed by Anthony Roberge
/ anthony_roberge
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives
Photo Credits:
Paul Dussault, Cap Ouest, and Seth Veenbass

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  • @CarolynsRVLife
    @CarolynsRVLife5 жыл бұрын

    It's cool to see so many people choosing to simplify their lives to follow their passions.

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton5 жыл бұрын

    We can see that he is loving what he's doing and that he's happy.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out the video Cathy :)

  • @shawnvegavelez121
    @shawnvegavelez1215 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You can tell he's free and happy with his choice. Good for him.

  • @user-sq1gk3fr4i
    @user-sq1gk3fr4i5 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this. This guy seems to be a loving, open down to earth person. Nice to see him enjoying a simple yet fulfilling life.

  • @havevanmusttravel
    @havevanmusttravel5 жыл бұрын

    As a retired full-time guitarist/singer of 38+ years, I can totally relate to Anthony's adventures. If I could turn back the clock 30 years I would have loved to travel in my van as a soloist living the minimalist life style. Anthony is indeed talented and I hope he continues to chase his dreams! Good interview Matt! I have been following your channel for years. You may remember me formerly as "stringbender57" with the little green Fender Strat guitar icon...lol!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey yeah! I totally remember!! Thanks for sticking with us all this time :) :)

  • @fatbackfunk
    @fatbackfunk5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I wish there more videos like these, specifically ones featuring full-time musicians living in vans, which is something I've been contemplating doing.

  • @TomBedlammusic
    @TomBedlammusic5 жыл бұрын

    Van life and being a full time musician is a perfect combination. We've been travelling Europe for years in our little VW and its saved us so much money and taken our music where it never would have gone otherwise. Good luck to Anthony and great video as ever!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    For sure, it's a great way for a travelling musician to live. If I was still pursuing a music career that's probably what I would do too. Thanks for watching :)

  • @ZolaBolingo
    @ZolaBolingo5 жыл бұрын

    Merci pour le partage. C’est très intéressant le style de vie du guitariste nomade. Longue vie à Anthony, l’homme orchestre mobile. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jackieskitchenmore
    @jackieskitchenmore5 жыл бұрын

    I love the drum, it works great! I am sure life can be difficult at times but he is living a beautiful life that others can only dream about.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for checking it out!

  • @newworldlord643
    @newworldlord6435 жыл бұрын

    This really is too adorable

  • @caddiman9834
    @caddiman98345 жыл бұрын

    That dude is super awesome. I envy him for loving and doing his dream to travel, sing and work without working because when u love what u do, u never really work. But i also respect and admire him for it. Do ur thing brother. Enjoy life til its fullest. 👍👌

  • @nonsolovita
    @nonsolovita5 жыл бұрын

    this channel is a pearl

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!

  • @spiritedsofty
    @spiritedsofty5 жыл бұрын

    I think I might be in love

  • @kristiina6897
    @kristiina68975 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thanks for sharing. I don't busk or perform, but love playing my guitar in my van. My audience is my dog Hank, but I think he appreciates my playing and singing. Much love from a fellow musician and Canadian..😊💞

  • @johnnyminion5492
    @johnnyminion54925 жыл бұрын

    This guy is very cool. Ce mec est vraiment cool et j‘admire ça façon de vivre. Bonne chance!

  • @keyplayer5
    @keyplayer55 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! More musician videos would be greatly appreciated - it's inspiring to see that it can be done.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barbara for the feedback, we really enjoyed working on this video and mixing in Anthony's music. Happy you liked it :)

  • @chrisjarmain
    @chrisjarmain5 жыл бұрын

    Found him on Spotify. Lovely lovely music from fellow guitarist. I don't understand the lyrics as not my language. But I understand what he does in the way he lives. 2019 and people can be free. It's very soul satisfying to see people be free. Awsome videos you make and share ! Happy when the notification comes for new stuff. 🤙

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive feedback Chris! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video about Anthony and his music :) Have a great day :)

  • @shawnharris3518
    @shawnharris35185 жыл бұрын

    I would imagine it would be an exhausting lifestyle but a lot of fun

  • @laurentiussoepomo7747
    @laurentiussoepomo77475 жыл бұрын

    Love to see inspirational young man who finds freedom is challenging. Go for it.

  • @BeezChang
    @BeezChang5 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are all so calming and therapeutic 😌

  • @heatherrenton2086
    @heatherrenton20865 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I will check out Andy's channel as well. Your's and Andy's presentation of him was perfectly done. Just loved his simple, honest, true to self style. What a beautiful way to live a good life.

  • @bobsturgis4674
    @bobsturgis46745 жыл бұрын

    Love the guitar playing only.Good for him to follow his dreams.Great Video.

  • @carrsonx2428
    @carrsonx24285 жыл бұрын

    I begin to live in a small ford for years ago , now i loved this live!

  • @erichshuler3167
    @erichshuler31674 жыл бұрын

    Been listening to Anthony on Spotify. Good tunes, man!

  • @Gear_Into_Adventure
    @Gear_Into_Adventure5 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always. I'm contemplating on switching to something more spacious than my truck build for my adventures and possibly fulltime. These build vids really help. 👍

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out the video and best of luck if ever you decide to do the switch :)

  • @Gear_Into_Adventure

    @Gear_Into_Adventure

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ExploringAlternatives well the switch may be to something bigger than a van. Maybe small military truck with a box 😁 switching from my truck to a van isnt much gain for all the troubles. 😁

  • @martino-thesongwriter286
    @martino-thesongwriter2863 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mat, I just pop into your channel. I‘m from Germany and curently I‘m living part time in my motor home. I also make music and I record my Songs on my little homestudio in the mobil home. The way you live inspires me and from January 21st I will be moving full-time in my mobile home. Have a good one. Martino

  • @shannonkringen
    @shannonkringen5 жыл бұрын

    so great!

  • @fernandogramirez1
    @fernandogramirez15 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!! Great video!!!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed it :)

  • @mistie8908
    @mistie89085 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @leonardstubbs1854
    @leonardstubbs18544 жыл бұрын

    ✨ Awesome ✨ solitude ✨

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja31225 жыл бұрын

    very nice.

  • @oldcrow6990
    @oldcrow69905 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I hope I run into him.

  • @SuperSonicBros
    @SuperSonicBros5 жыл бұрын

    This video made me happy. Shout out to Ocean Beach 2:33 Maybe one day I'll see Anthony out there. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, thanks for watching :)

  • @dhaliwal887
    @dhaliwal8875 жыл бұрын

    God please take care of your man ,he s gonna top one day I know for sure

  • @fullmoon7192

    @fullmoon7192

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know much about that god character but I do hope that (organized) church won't mess up Anthony's happy life Lol...

  • @FountainBeee
    @FountainBeee5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing :)

  • @willthenatural4420
    @willthenatural44203 жыл бұрын

    This my boy!😃🤟🏽

  • @DragonHeartTree
    @DragonHeartTree5 жыл бұрын

    Your videos just get better and better

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, happy you're enjoying them :) :)

  • @anon4518
    @anon45185 жыл бұрын

    lovely

  • @cstbb568
    @cstbb5685 жыл бұрын

    Super chaîne les gars. J'adore le fait que vous vous attachez aux personnes. Merci !

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour le commentaire super positif :) :)

  • @ekawidodo4309
    @ekawidodo43095 жыл бұрын

    the good thing is that he doesn't have to stay homeless. it's more a secured decision of his. good luck 😊

  • @lovereadingsnyc
    @lovereadingsnyc5 жыл бұрын

    He can play!!!!! The Most High Bless You!!!!!!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out the video, happy you liked it :)

  • @linneaenberg3653
    @linneaenberg36535 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh! This is like LITERALLY my plan!! :O ... But in Europe :D I like your videos!

  • @SouthernSassyMama
    @SouthernSassyMama5 жыл бұрын

    That guitar is fabulous!! What an interesting story.

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed the video :)

  • @mariaathena7910
    @mariaathena79105 жыл бұрын

    What a wholesome person 👏

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Maria :)

  • @mariaathena7910

    @mariaathena7910

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ExploringAlternatives Thanks for the cute video 😘 from Greece.

  • @tonyng8075
    @tonyng80755 жыл бұрын

    true freedom

  • @evemctelenn
    @evemctelenn5 жыл бұрын

    Bravo, c est une bien Jolie video et un chouette musicien francophone...

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Merci! :) :)

  • @amandanicole3999
    @amandanicole39995 жыл бұрын

    This is cool ❤maybe do a video on how to eat healthy on the road? And y'all deserve more subscribers

  • @gilsontribeirotexeiraribei8262
    @gilsontribeirotexeiraribei82625 жыл бұрын

    Sholw de bola Bak vc e um Talento artistico , Life is time offer ,so lets enjoy

  • @duylai1100
    @duylai11005 жыл бұрын

    Instant sub and turned onnotifications, keep up the great videos!

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Duy :) :)

  • @chillinretreat5124
    @chillinretreat51245 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys fellow canadians here...we are working our way to financial freedom by trying to be #debtfree we have been following your channel for a very long time. Great videos...keep up the great work!!

  • @rutyael18
    @rutyael185 жыл бұрын

    thank u

  • @ExploringAlternatives

    @ExploringAlternatives

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Ruth :)

  • @chutzpah5603
    @chutzpah56035 жыл бұрын

    For $150 you can buy a heater to keep your van warm in winter.

  • @Shewolfen
    @Shewolfen5 жыл бұрын

    wish I could do this. I might have to if I end up homeless this year. I saw him pull a carton of eggs from his cabinate. I don't know how it is in canada but word of caution on keeping eggs without refrigeration when obtaining eggs in the US. The US government /FDA forces egg producers to treat them and remove the outter protective coating so they are perishable and have to be kept refrigerated. By only from privately run farms that don't wash or treat their eggs and they will be fine unrefrigerated.

  • @chug-a-lugdoug4638
    @chug-a-lugdoug46385 жыл бұрын

    Wow, you guys are so awesome. How can i give you money ?

  • @jayseanchen1
    @jayseanchen15 жыл бұрын

    Chido.

  • @melissajoinermusic
    @melissajoinermusic5 жыл бұрын

    We are doing the same thing:)

  • @genericscout5408
    @genericscout54085 жыл бұрын

    He probably could make a decent amount refurbishing these things to sell to others.

  • @geburahsworld2050
    @geburahsworld20505 жыл бұрын

    👊🏻

  • @ExperiencedGhost
    @ExperiencedGhost5 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand, I hear people saying from Canada and America that they live in a van. In Belgium where I live, I'm really a Belgian lol, you need to have a official address, this for legal purposes such as to where to send you the bill that says how much you need to pay taxes or for the assurance of your van for example. But also this a way for controlling the people. This means also that you have to pay rent for that little studio. My question is, is this really possible to have no legal address in Canada or America ?

  • @gilsontribeirotexeiraribei8262
    @gilsontribeirotexeiraribei82625 жыл бұрын

    Lost of for you brod"s

  • @greenspagetthi5335
    @greenspagetthi53354 жыл бұрын

    Ware do he park hese car to sleep ?

  • @greenspagetthi5335

    @greenspagetthi5335

    4 жыл бұрын

    Were

  • @idgafa
    @idgafa5 жыл бұрын

    0:27 BlackHole?

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