We Tried Van Life Above the Arctic Circle (bad idea?)
Winter #vanlife with @kingingit was....memorable ;) 4 people in 1 van during a winter storm = ultimate friendship test! A portion of this video was sponsored by Viator. Visit bit.ly/ViatorKaraandNate
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Watch part 2 on @kingingit's channel! - • We Tried HOT TENT Wint...
Thanks again to our beautiful friends Craig and Aimee for hosting us!! Be sure to subscribe to their channel and catch up on their insane adventures! (We recommend starting with their India series and the Mongol Rally ;)) ➡️ / @kingingit
Episode 859 | Filmed January 2023 | Lofoten, Norway
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment. We discovered the world of “travel hacking” & became obsessed. So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world. Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went home to “normal life.” We started this travel vlog to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with this lifestyle and did everything we could to keep going. 4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time. Van life was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎
00:00 traveling northern Norway is hard
01:05 overnight ferry⛴
02:23 Craig and Aimee 🫶🏻
04:09 day 3: winter van life🥶
09:00 feeding reindeer🦌
10:17 arctic surfing🏄🏻♂️
14:28 day 4: van tour 🚐
Пікірлер: 1 000
Aw you guys - we had the BEST time with you! You were such champions on the second half of the week when everything started to go wrong 😂 We couldn't have asked for better, kinder, lovely friends ❤There's always room in Custard the bus for you pair, Craig and Aimee xXx
@lauralee83
Жыл бұрын
I am sooo flipping thankful for Kara and Nate. The first time I saw you and Craig's videos, I fell in love! I love you guys and have binged all your vids. I Always laugh . Love to you from Florida ❤️
@noahn
Жыл бұрын
Subscribed. I'm so happy that y'all did this collab! Your stories are so inspirational.
@fabienneroure9995
Жыл бұрын
Amazing bus, amazing hosts, amazing guests and amazing videos can't ask for anything more! Cheers from a -41°Celcius day in Canada. 💙❄💙❄💙
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the next adventure lads!!!!! Everyone go watch the part 2 madness NOW! 😍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYSTpdmQobCZk9I.html
@lauralee83
Жыл бұрын
@Kara and Nate Already at the hot tent part 😆 ❤️
This is not just a travel review channel....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 👍🥰🥰
@RadarProductions
Жыл бұрын
Actually it's just a travel channel
@minermobile6983
Жыл бұрын
@@RadarProductions 🤣
@zuleni15
Жыл бұрын
💯 just facts! You highlight so many important things and make us aware of a lot of things that we could never even dreams off! We love you ! Great job the both of you have a different role on this and for that and your hard work and love for this you make this channel so enjoyable!
@youtubeslay9949
Жыл бұрын
My grandma watches them…..
@electricheartpony
Жыл бұрын
And that's why Kara and Nate is so big. They do some reviews of travels, but they show off where they go as well!
Kara and Nate in 2 years: We made it to the Moon ! Thank you both for inspiring and helping me to create cool travel videos, it helped me boosting up my travel page to over 1k sub finally 😊😊✨✨
@evanday_10
Жыл бұрын
😆
@yaowsers77
Жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Working on that one…gonna need a few more sponsorships ;)
@Diana05050
Жыл бұрын
Omggg they have to. If a KZreadr is going to do it is has to be them!!
@SpaceflightSimulator
Жыл бұрын
No no no! They’re on Mars taking pictures with the rovers! 😂
The contrast between the fanciest plane or train ride and the pitfalls and pratfalls of bus life in an ice storm is insane, but your attitude and gratitude during each is what makes you two epic travelers. Doesn't matter if you're roughing it or living the high life, you're the same and having a great time. That's what makes you two, Craig and Aimee, and Eamon and Bec the most fun to watch and even more awesome when you're together. Love it so much.
Craig and Aimee have such great senses of humor. Love their channel.
Kinging-It should have as many subs as Kara & Nate and Eamon & Bec. Easily my top 3 travel vlog channels and the fact they are all friends and do collabs only makes me love them all more!
Being from northern Norway having polar nights, it's safe to say we are VERY excited to see the sun again! 💛😁🇳🇴 Love you Kara and Nate!
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
It really helps you appreciate it all over again ☀️
@Sameerahuja662
Жыл бұрын
can you explain what exactly is polar nights
@Daniellesupa
Жыл бұрын
I’m so eralyyyyy
@lacelegends9102
Жыл бұрын
@@Sameerahuja662 Ice blast where everything freezes x
@jennymossa9492
Жыл бұрын
@@Sameerahuja662 It is light, but it comes from the side, so you don't see the sun. I think? Greetings from Finland🙂
My bf was out mowing the lawn until I called him & said “It’s tiiimeeee!” In the meantime while I’m waiting for him I’ve made him a quad espresso, mines next😍 Love, Love, Love Kara & Nate! We never miss a video!❤️❤️
@halalsitaraonline3940
Жыл бұрын
@My Beautiful life www.yallsaveusa.com/2023/02/travel-makeup-brush-holder-silicon.html
"That was a lot of fun until it wasn't fun anymore." -Kara- 2023 Story of my life.
I truly believe there is not any other channel that compares to Kara and Nate. These videos are edited and made so well, the music, the drone shots, just everything makes me love this channel more and more. Kara and Nate are some of the most kind hearted people on the platform and every Saturday morning I wake up and see what crazy thing you guys have planned. Love yall.
@Chloe.F
Жыл бұрын
YESSS I TOTALLY AGREE
I'm so happy you're showing Kinging It some love on this channel! I knew you were friends before and have been looking forward to these episodes bc Craig & Aimee are awesome!!! Everybody go subscribe now if you haven't already, their winter vanlife vids are honestly the best they've done so far and I've watched all their vids starting from the Mongol Rally!!! The 4 of you are just so great, it makes me so happy to see you all enjoying life together for a short time.
Dear Kara and Nate I am 13. I am half Greek half Irish but I live in Greece I would like to tell you that you are a massive inspiration for me. I remember the first time I watched you when you were in Zurich. Since then I've watched nearly every episode. I have always wanted to go to Norway, especially Bergen and Tromso. Hope you see this😃
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for watching our videos 🤍 Hope you get to go to Norway soon!! 🤗
@Greekshipvideosbykimon
Жыл бұрын
@@KaraandNate Thank you so much for replying. I hope I can meet you once
@bethb7965
Жыл бұрын
@@Greekshipvideosbykimon I hope you get to meet Kara and Nate!!!!
@Greekshipvideosbykimon
Жыл бұрын
@@bethb7965 Thank you so much!
@Maddiee04
Жыл бұрын
I’m 13 too! It’s nice to know there are viewers that are a similar age!!
Kara’s words of wisdom….”That was a lot of fun until it wasn’t fun anymore”. So, things are fun as long as they are fun.
@gabrielrothschild
Жыл бұрын
🤣
I love how Kara and Nate are just so dynamic. Luxury beyond luxury but also do deserted island life. They are up for anything but truly enjoy every moment of it.
I love getting to watch your videos, Kinging It and Eamon & Bec all in one day! It is amazing that you all have created these great friendships through the world of KZread.
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing. Hard to imagine life without them now ❤
@leslieollerhead1114
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻💙🌊🥶🚐🥶🧊
I'm always so happy when you do collabs with the same KZreadrs that I routinely watch, and this week it's a double dose of you guys and Kinging It! :)
You guys never fail to amaze us with your crazy adventures ❤
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
💃🏻🤗
Tromso has been high on my travel list to visit for a while. I love how that van is all windows, feels very wide open to the outside world. Kudos for getting in that freezing cold water and catching some waves. Greetings from the Himalayas of India, where it's surprisingly warm compared to your ice rink roads in Norway.
@Lexykins2691
Жыл бұрын
It's wonderful!
Seeing you 4 together makes my heart happy! So much love, laughter and Genuine kindness❤
I love when Kara and Nate meet up with van life people and their friends, perfect opportunity to follow another channel of amazing people exploring the world and living life to the fullest.
Kara & Nate, You guys are literally THE ONE & ONLY KZreadrs that I’ve watched consistently over many years and I’m still just as excited for your new videos today as I was when y’all first started posting! Your content is always on point and y’all are always upbeat, honest about your experiences and we’re all so grateful to have you guys share your awesome journeys with us. We love being able to live vicariously through you two. Over the years I’ve found plenty of KZreadrs that I liked and I’d subscribe to and watch their videos but unfortunately, my interest in them would quickly fizzle out. With your channel, I’m just as excited (if not more) for the new videos as I was for the earlier ones, like the 100 Countries videos! As a subscriber it’s been amazing watching you two grow up together and watch your relationship grow and evolve together. Thank you for allowing us to share in your journey!!!
I love going to bed on a nice Friday night and being able to watch a brand new kara and nate video
@mounirbouacida89
Жыл бұрын
saturday 😂😂
The entire surf scene I was dying. The wind, the wipeouts, the frozen faces 🤣
okay I'm literally peeing my pants with laughter OMG Craig and Aimee are amazing - I love those two - they should get their own comedy show! lol Glad you all had a great time!
"That was a lot of fun until it was wasn't fun anymore" killed me she's so funny 🤣
@TheGenerations1
Жыл бұрын
It looked a little painful! Lol
How fun, so awesome that you guys got to connect! The surfing looked SO cold🥶 And I love all of her wigs, too cute! Can’t wait to see the rest of the trip on their channel! Stay you✌🏼
I'm so happy you guys are exploring my home country!! Hope you're enjoying it so far
Absolutely love you guys! I love how you and Nate prioritize each other and your marriage, and push each other to do things out of your comfort zones. Best channel on KZread by far. Thanks Kara and Nate!
You are the first travel duo I started watching few years back and it's thanks to you that I know and love now KinginIt, Eamon&Bec, Raya&Louis and few more. This travel/vanlife videoes are my favourite, not at all gulty, pleasure. And when you meet up with eachother it makes me extremely happy.
Well, I received a lesson in loyalty today. 🤣 I'm so glad the 4 of you made friends and share these epic videos!! Thanks for introducing me to Eamon and Bec who led the way to the other beautiful souls in this video! KINGING IT 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️! We love you KARA AND NATE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Pleaaase please please bring back the van life. I never felt more connected to a channel while watching y’all do van life. I love seeing you guys overcome the challenges. I often binge those videos of you guys in van life ❤
I'm from Vesterålen right above lofoten and i got so homesick watching this as i now live in finland 🥺❤️
Loved this video and seeing you all together. Literally laughed out loud a few times during the surfing! Can’t wait to watch Craig and Aimee’s now!
Craig and Aimee's channel is amazing! Perfect mix of adventure and goofy-ness. So happy about this collaboration.
I wait for these videos and every time its so worth the anticipation. Me and my brother have been watching Kara and Nate since they started and now were still just as excited for them and by them. We live vicariously through them and it couldn’t be better .
I’m glad you two get to enjoy traveling the world. You both get are able to be financially stable enough to do this. Keep having fun and always explore this beautiful planet that we call home!!
I adore Kinging It. You guys are all amazing. Best collab ever. ♥️
Very excited to watch this Kara and Nate & Kinging-it special!!! Absolute FAVS.
This video rekindles the love of watching you both stay in different unique places and giving us a tour.
Craig and Aimee are LEGENDS - LOVE THEEEEEM! Love the video!!
Thank you guys, that was one of the funnest and funniest vids I've seen in a long time! 😂 watching Kara getting swept across the beach and then being rescued by Aimee ha me laughing out loud. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your time together as much when you weren't recording! 💜best wishes to all of you from Oxfordshire UK - Suzanne
Yes! I love this crossover 🥰. Both such wonderful couples. Full of positivity and up for an adventure. Can't wait for part 2.
Dear kira and Nate Thank you for creating such amazing content but most of all thank you for being kind, warm hearted, caring & inspirational people.
I have been a fan of all of you for quite some time now. I really do enjoy all of epic videos and the journeys you guys bri g us along on through your content. Im forever grateful. You bring my smiles to my face awareness to my health. Both mental and physical and to see the love and joy through the good and sometimes not so fun times. Love all of you. And support both channels !!!
I love watching both of your channels. Seeing you together again in an episode warms my heart. Hopefully another collaboration again in the future (including Eamon & Bec).
So excited to watch this! Sending you lots of love! ❤
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
🤗🤍
You guys are so amazing! I look forward every week to seeing a video from you guys!! 💓
I watch both of your channels have done for quite a while now ….. you’re all great people and I thank you for giving me such insights into countries I have visited ( and not) in such an innovating way You are fun loving guys and I always get excited when I see your vlogs come up on my screen…. And Kates laugh wonderful 🎉😂❤
When your faces were frozen it reminded me of the film Christmas with the Kranks when he had Botox 😂😂
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣💘💘
Hi Kara and Nate, I discovered your channel 5 years ago, and from the very first video, I watched I fell in love with your content. you have been my favourite KZreadr ever since. I loved your " visiting 100 countries " series and I hope you continue it and visit all countries of the world. I live in Cyprus and I would love for you to revisit Cyprus and see how different southern Cyprus is from the Turkish-occupied side.
It's so fun to see the reactions :D Winter surfing does indeed sap you and you only feel it once you're in your chill clothes chillin and eating afterwards. It's the best kind of tired. Winter surfing is extra fun I think because of the feeling of mastery you get (the entirety of the situation) and the "good tired" afterwards. But yeah I loved watching this, especially because it brings back great memories.
Looks so cool, Norway is so beautiful. Love seeing you guys with Kinging-it
I love how spontaneous and brave you guys are SURFING IN THE ARTIC?! I also love when you visit these cold countries or go on super cold cruises it’s such a difference to a typical sunny countries beach vlog and so much more fun to watch!!
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Who knew arctic surfing was even a thing???? So glad you’re enjoying our cold series 😅
Craig and Aimee are just the best! Big hearts and sooo funny 💕💕 The kinda of friends everyone wished they had! Kara & Nate you are very lucky 🍀 (I might add you are not too bad yourselves 😅😂😜) take care everyone… last week episode was my favourite you ve ever made what a treat!!! thank you 🙏🏼 I LOVE Norway 🇳🇴 ❤❤❤❤ Have fun Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧
This was the best video series yet. Did not believe that boat had such nice rooms extra. I like how you are both so natural about slipping and falling on the ice. Trying to carry the surfboards. I am glad no one got hurt. I laughed the most I have laughed in a long time. Thank you 😀 just what I needed.
Y’all are nuts. There is no way I could ever get in that water and surf.
My husband and I just booked a full-day trip to explore the Italian Riviera by train through Viator for our anniversary! Also, if ya'll ever need a place to stay in Aix-En-Provence, France hit us up :)
Yay!!! Every Friday night I get all excited because I know next day I'll be watching Kara and Nate !!!! My kids and I watch it on the big screen. Thank you guy's for making our Saturdays fun and special!!!!!
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
I LOOOOVE families who watch together!!!😊
@edithalvarado7339
Жыл бұрын
We love you guy's 🥰
Love that you guys visited Norway for over a month. Please come back another time =)
Love that you guys managed to meet up again and do some fun things.. both your channels have been addictive for years and are amazing... you really are in a league of your own.
always look forward to these videos! makes my day :)
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
This is so cool!! I’ve been binge watching Kinging it Norway series, and is the best seeing you guys together!! 😀
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Their winter bus life series has been CLASS👌🏼
@TravellingNowhereFast
Жыл бұрын
@@KaraandNate yes!!! One of their best series!!
Incredible🏅Forever world record! Elite air travel to swim with big brain giants then living in a freakin movable ICEBOX in a blizzard 🥶 🎯
I have been following ur journey since Tokyo! You guys have grown and prove that no matter the challenges marriage throw at you as long at you stay together always comeback stronger. I love how its always inspiring each of ur journey and so happy to see the rewards of those early struggles. Keep bring these amazing long content as it entertain us in the living room. I am taking my wife to her first international vlogs in Cuba and will bring along all those ideas that you guys shared. ❤❤
I haven’t laughed this hard in so long. My stomach hurts but I enjoy it so much watching you too and thank you for taking me on your travels.
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
The best feeling ever!!!
@deborahpaxton2574
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
So exciting 😀
Thanks for always making me smile ❤❤ I hope to travel like you guys when I’m older!
Yay! I love the excitement of waiting on Saturday mornings till you post! Can’t wait to enjoy the video!
Kara I feel like these are turning into Try not to laugh videos haha. As someone who moved from Idaho a few months ago, I can definitely relate to the cold and slipping everywhere. Thanks for the wonderful adventures!
You can't try van life in Northern Europe this time of the year without feeling miserable, for as adventurous and cool as one may think it is I sure wouldn't wanna be there right now!🥶
@user-us6ce7me8k
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
I could listen to Kara’s laugh all day. It can’t help but put you in a good mood and enjoy every small thing. ❤
I love how you guys are so happy and energetic ❤
this looks like sooooo much fun!! just so you know, 30 degrees is really warm for me and my family - we are in minnesota and for the last week it has been -25!! this was such an awesome video and you guys do such awesome stuff! also, you should respond to this comment just for fun! i would love that:)
@Skittl1321
Жыл бұрын
I don't want to go surfing when it's 30, but I expected well below zero F. Thirty is hoodie weather.
One of my favorite videos you have ever made. Just positive energy nonstop.
Omg love this. I love it when you get to catch up with Craig and Aimee you all have soooooo much fun ❤
I love Aimee's wigs! I love seeing her match different hair with outfits.
My favorite part of Saturdays are new K&N videos! Love watching your adventures! 💛
Great job on the video you two! Thanks for making it.
Absolutely love your channel since DAY ONE! You guys inspires other to travel and allows your viewer to explore through your eyes! I have been trying so hard to open my channels for really long time and I finally did! Through each vlogs, you have motivated my husband and I!
Laughed so much watching Kara sliding across the ice 🤣🤣 and Amy sliding to the rescue! ! 🦸🏼♀️ 😂
My favorite part of Kara and Nate. They look out for everyone else. I liked and subbed when they were around 300k subs. Knowing the count will go easily over 10 mil. They are helping the little guys, the ones that may someday surpass them. Which is why I like them.
Oh how fun! Chloe loves watching Amy. So much fun to see you all together!
I love Craig and Aimee!! They are the best. Seriously if you have never seen their videos go watch them. They are an absolute hoot!
Remember your video of Finland and the polar ice breaker you did? After all these years, I finally got to go do it too. Was the BEST! We had a lot of fun, got great pics. Thanks
You all by far are the channel I’m most loyal to. I found you all years ago because of your Maldives video and I haven’t missed an episode since! I would love to see you all revisit the Maldives and maybe switch up the accommodations and do some great snorkeling video for us, that’d be awesome! Love you alls couple energy! Any who, awesome video and I can’t wait to tune in to your next adventure!!!🤎🫶🏾🤎
I am LOVING all these winter activities y’all are doing!!!!! Love you guys ❤
I loved it when Amy said can you give us a kiss on the head as well 😂😂😂❤
When every I’m sad I just watch your videos go got me through some tough stuff!! Xxx
So awesome! Surfing in the arctic is the coolest thing ever! Your videos are always perfect and I always love watching them! I can't wait for your net adventure!
Love, love, love Kara & Nate van life!! Bring it back! You are so great traveling around in the van ❤
Love it! Great job and thanks for showing us that you can do anything!
You guys and Kinging It are my favorite ones to watch. Love you guys ❤
i love this video I started the first video in japan all the way and I love to see how little yalls personalities have changed almost none and I can't wait for your next video
I love watching Kinging it, Eamon and Bec, Max & Occy and the vanwives. I had to stay home this winter (Alaska) and not travel so I would watch videos on KZread and live Vicariously through you all. Spring is around the corner and I cannot wait until the snow melts and get more daylight. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022 and had surgery, radiation treatment and hormone therapy and had to stay home to get checked every 3 months. Hopefully this coming winter the check ups will be every 6 months so I can travel again. I have such a different outlook in life because of my experience this past winter. I feel nothing but gratitude about the littlest things in life. Something like this changes your life forever. I cannot wait to get back out there and travel again. I’m hoping to start a KZread channel but that remains to be seen. Lol. Take care.
Thanks for introducing me to @kingingit. I have watched a bunch of their videos now and absolutely fell in with them during their Mongol Rally series.
Just found you guys and caught myself smiling and laughing the whole way through! Great job! 😊
I couldn’t stop smiling watching this, love seeing the crossovers lately!
I couldn't wait for this collab. The hints in the last video made me so excited for this one. 🥰🥰
I always look forward to your videos! Can’t wait to watch this. :)
I'm in the first 700 viewers! It's been SOOO long since I've been this early. I am usually buried in the comments never getting to see to light of day. Can't wait to watch this! Love you guys!
@KaraandNate
Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Enjoy ☕️🤗
@FireCracker-vd8pq
Жыл бұрын
@@KaraandNate 😘