WHY WE DON’T SHARE PARK UPS. Your juicy questions answered - Van Life Q and A.
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- Why we don't share park ups and your other juicy questions answered - Van Life Q and A.
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This week we take a break from van life travel vlogs and sit down to answer your questions in a good old Q and A!
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Love the video! Seems a shame that some of us women still have to explain why we dont want children 😔
And it's nobody else's business anyway. I don't think it's selfish to want your own time. I think it's more selfish to breed child after child.
I totally agree that you shouldn't share your park ups. Your safety is paramount and other van lifers ought to do their own research into where they can or can't park up. I've previously looked at the clothing company as I'd like to purchase some of their clothing. Unfortunately, they limit the range of sizes that they offer for females.......would be great if you relayed that fact back to them, thanks. Have a great Christmas 🎄
Yeah we will 👍
Currently in Spain and it's almost comical when I navigate to a spot on Park4Night and it's rammed full of campers. Yet half a mile down the road there'll be a equally or better place with nobody there!
I personally don't find it odd that two loving ladies together as a couple don't want children, what I find beyond odd is people whom have children & don't care for them, have them taken off of them & put into care & far worse. Well done you for being honest with yourselves & not just having kids to please others cos society says women should have them. Xx
Yeah that’s very true
This! Plus odd that anyone else has an opinion on whether someone else has children or not 🤷♀️
Also, it's not selfish to not have children- don't put yourself down just for not wanting kids :)
Guys you are a breath of fresh air for me ,I'm disabled can not do what you do ,but you sharing your vlogs and places that you go is like me travelling through your eyes ,.I really hope you enjoyed Scotland
Never wanted it to end girls, a smile on my face all the way through. Integrity and Honesty and Love shining through. For us chaps who don't know about monthly cycles, can you explain which snacks go with which emotion please. I am just miserable all the time except when watching you two.
That might be sometimes more sweet treats required and sometimes more salty 🙂
😂😂 chocolate is definitely for near the time for me
my response to the wife when she bit my head of was always would you like some chocolate dear
Dave, Oh Dave. go get a bar of Galaxy, and some Cappochinos.
Louise - Yes, you are a fast talker, woodpecker fast, and you never stumble (maybe I just have slow ears), but I found a way to not miss a word...I turn on subtitles!!! .....and I'm a native English speaker...It works great. There's nothing wrong with devoting your lives to exploration rather than hearth and home....men have been doing it forever. It's not selfish at all to want to meet and understand people from everywhere and explore the environments where they live, with open minds and enthusiasm....it's why your channel is the best on TH-cam. Keep it up ladies. xo Suzi
We love exploring Lou the most of course 😂
Loved this one! Especially the look of SHEER PANIC on Emily's face over the "one snack for the rest of your life" question! And the banter. And the hugs. And the expertise. Thanks!
One snack forever is scary 😂
I just like you two alot and I'm going to be there when you go live😄❄️⛄️👍.
And Norway love you as well. Welcome back.
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Totally agree 100% with not sharing park ups as safety comes first.
I giggled throughout this video. You are so right about being comfortable in your own skin. I think I was 50 before I felt it was ok to be me. Vanlife rocks! Even if we only found it after retirement.
Oh yeah so got to be comfortable
Me and my wife decided we never wanted children before we got married. Once we were given a right rollicking from a couple who we worked with asking why on earth did we get married if we didn’t want children. Some people eh?! Loving your vlogs. Keep going please. Out of all of the TH-camr I follow, yours is the one I look forward to the most. PS, I found you from Cruising the Cut
Yeah that’s crazy
I was once told that because I didn't want kids I shouldn't date either! And one ex-boyfriend's mum told me she didn't understand any woman who didn't want children.
I have two, now adult children that I love so much. It’s rewarding, but very hard and restricting. I completely understand why some chose not to have them.
Thank you for everything that you share. Your vids are so interesting and refreshing. You 2 are one of my favorites bc you aren't doing unnecessary skin shots, you really and truly love your dog and can and not just to use them for vids, you to are an amazing loving couple yet individuals. And you're not continuously begging or promoting stuff. You should both should be so very proud of all that you have created.
Thank you that’s really lovely of you to say
Omg, I know its a second comment but you guys are such a wonderful example of how a healthy, loving relationship should be. So glad you share your lives on TH-cam. OK, nuff soppy shizzle! 😇
Aw thank you
Once again, going back a couple of months to video I haven't seen, and laughing most of the way through it!! As a parent of two young adults, I get the attraction of not having children😂😂😂 If I had it to do over again, I'd have them again (and maybe do a better job of raising them!!). Still, there are certainly benefits to just living life as a couple - especially when it comes to travel. Thank you for being honest about your actual van. I've watched tons of vanlife videos and everyone talks about the build but no one really talks about the vehicle. As someone who doesn't own one yet, the vehicle is my biggest concern. What good is a beautiful build on a crappy vehicle? I 100% respect your choice not to share park-ups - it only makes sense for your safety and the preservation of the spaces; I don't know why people wouldn't understand that - find your own spot people😆 Thanks for your brilliant answers to questions which may or may not be anyone's business! 🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤ Stay safe and adventurous🚐🌍🚐
No kids is fabulous! I'm an aunty, dog mum, van owner, adventure seeking happy 54 year old who has never regretted not having children.
Ps....have you tried a salad spinner for drying small items? I have a large one that even spins out my t-shirts and leggings. One at a time but it really helps 🙂
No way and no I ain’t tried that but now I need to
Good vlogs girls. No do not share park ups. Good Q & A .
Well said. Travelled a bit myself in and out of the RAF and don’t believe a word of what appears in the U.K. media (don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story). Interesting video again.
And yet another super Vlog from you two....😊🥰👍
There was a TV fishing program years ago that never revealed the location of the fishing spots for the second reason you mentioned (and this was well before the internet), even a miniscule proportion of viewers going there would swamp the place and destroy the peace and solitude that it was often chosen for.If you said exactly where you were / had been you'd in effect be (inadvertently) leaving carnage behind you as hundreds of vand and cars and sightseers turned up (and than no doubt criticised you for picking such busy places)
Don't blame you for not sharing park ups, we never plan and just have a rough idea which country we are going too. Lou is definitely a Lion Bar. Enjoy the break. Cheers K.
Somebody once said " stick's and stones can break my bones but words don't bother me" love you both. 🥰
great Q&A 👍 and bloody good advice that "dont give a shit what ppl think of you"!! i do live by it, have for many years now.
Glad David (Cruising the Cut) suggested your vlogs. I enjoy every one of them and the quality, artistry and music is as he described. Merry Christmas from Michigan!
Yep, Cruising the Cut mention is how I found this channel and I just think you are two lovely people, so glad I followed his recommendation!
Just a bit gobsmacked about the Cadbury's Fruit and Nut/Lay's BBQ bit, those are mine!
😂😂 thanks both of you. I just wish we could get bbq lays over here in the UK, they are so expensive to order them online
@@campervibe bbq lays = bbq walkers, both are the same company, owned by Pepsi.
A great Q&A session. Made me laugh quite a few times! Really looking forward to the live on the 28th and your next trips.. have a great rest together (you both deserve it) and a fantastic Christmas. Love to you both and sending cuddles to AJ and Summer xx
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You are very sweet to take on a bunch of the questions that aren’t really anybody else’s business. After a while, I guess people start to feel like they really know you. All I can say is I enjoy virtually spending time with you and Summer and AJ. Have a great break!
I'm one of those viewers who was referred by David Johns and I am thankful to him for the great advice.
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Very glad we watched Liam and Janine first because you cheered us up and made us smile 😊
Glad we could 😀😀
when you come to Australia be sure to check out the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Some of the most beautful beaches down the southern end, known as The Bottom End, also Innes National Park..... truly breathtaking.
You Guys are amazing. Its as simple as that. Your Vlogs are just a pleasure to watch😉
I can't believe people actually get upset that you don't share parkups. Traveling is fun and a journey. Why would someone want to copy you? That takes the fun away. Plus it's your life and business. You are allowed privacy. Love you both to bits. You are both so real. Amazing channel. You are the best. Enjoy. ❤️
Re the last question and it's answer, I can honestly say that, after 41 years of marriage, compromise and heated/reasoned discussions are paramount to a happy life. My wife rules the house, I rule the car, caravan and the garage. Sorted ! That took us a long time to work out, but we are all different, so go at your own pace with that one, you'll get there. That goes out to everyone, of course.
Yeah so all your answers are sound and good judgement. Being such well travelled folks as yourselves, all your reasonings are based on your expeiences, and you have loads of that to share. Keep it up girls! I'm inspired by your enthusiasm and sense of adventure. I too was a backpacker in my youth but only in the UK. However, Derbyshire in Autumn and North Yorkshire in Winter can be as harsh as any other place. I avoided Summer camping as like you say, the place just gets full of tourists. Being female shouldn't be any different to being male as far as vanlife is concerned, Lou looks a pretty strong gal, and Emmy looks a strongly pretty gal. what more can I say ? lol I say, Sod the ones who don't agree.!
Thank you and yeah sometimes it does take a bit of time to work out but you get there in the end 😀
Absolutely love you two! Love the banter back and forth. My wife and I are 71 and live in San Diego CA with our 2 Chihuahuas. I binge TH-cam on Sundays. Thanks for the great videos
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Ladies....you are pros, and I mean that in the nicest possible way!!! Brilliant Q&A, and I don't agree when you say your content is entry-level, as everything you do is so much fun, and informative, with loads of quality filming and editing. I'm a full-time single woman and I don't share park ups for the same reasons, especially those that are local to family and friends. Enjoy your break and have a cracking Christmas 🎉🎄🍫🍫🍫🍫
Thank you Julie that’s super kind of you to say
Hi Girls, loved this video.
Have a message from the truck driving man of the house. What is he supposed to do if you have a break? He goes through withdrawal if he has to wait more than a couple of days for new content. To stop this, he watches old videos.
From me, thank you for your videos and sharing your lives with us. We have adopted you into our family and are very pleased that David from Cruising the Cut introduced us to your channel.
You are very correct in your stand on not having children. I worked for nearly 40 years in the Australian public service dealing with welfare and health and the number of children and young adults who have suffered by being born for all the wrong reasons and none of the right reasons. Just because your are women does not mean that you want to or have to breed. Very proud of you.
Lastly for 2022, God bless you both, AJ and Summer and your families in 2023. May you have health and happiness and ongoing content for us to watch. Regards, Diane and Denis
I am Shocked you have to answer any of theses questions. Your Grown Adults its your life do as you please, as long as you don't Hurt or Murder anyone, its no bodies business what you do or how you do it. Its great you share what you do and its funny and makes me laugh. Happy life Ladies.
Do what is best for you guys and stay safe!
Much like everyone else’s comments, you two are the business! Really funny and entertaining but more importantly, true and honest. ❤️ your vlogs are of the highest calibre. I also found myself either smiling or chuckling throughout the vid 😂
Thanks 😀
Don't know if you'll see this, but I just watched again WHY WE DON’T SHARE PARK UPS from a year ago. It would be interesting to see how you feel about the hopes and dreams have changed from what you thought they'd be especially with buying a house and AJ's health.
You two compliment each other beautifully. Love your channel 🥰
So enjoyed this video! Lou you put so much work into making these videos fun and Emily you always make me laugh!
Please don’t ever change who you are your personalities are brilliant and roll on January can’t wait to see your adventures.have you been to the Black Forest it’s supposed to be really stunning and campervan friendly
We won’t and no we have not
You are a great couple and this was a fun video.
Totally agree. Safety first.
Like your comment on ignoring what others think of you. I had a situation today where someone else was rude towards me. As far as I am concerned I now know not to have anything to do with him.
I have lived on my Narrowboat for 15 years. Absolutely love it. I also have a van & caravan so can travel away from the canals as & when I want. My cat & dog travel with me. Cat has adapted to all three homes and wanders freely wherever we go.
Love your vlogs. You should hire a boat and see how you get on with it.
Oh yeah no time for rudeness
Great video. Never apologise for not wanting kids! Lots of woman and men are choosing not to. Live the life you want, not the one people expect of you X PS I just knew crisps would be the last snack on earth. Mine too! X
My face is aching from smiling so much….you two are just great…thank you so much. xx
Sports wear merchandise and hats 🧢 merch I think should be a must 😊
And when it comes to changing Van you should raffle off the van you have that will make you enough to have an amazing brand new van, with all mod cons :)
Yes to a canal boat & yes it was David from Cruising the Cut that suggested your Vlogs which we enjoy very much
Sat here with huge grin on my face listening to you both! Love your honesty and the genuine love you have for each other. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you both. 😀
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Nice comments about Sweden!!! Has a Brit. I moved here in 96. And yes it's very laid back here. It's rare to hear a car using its horn. And people in general obey the road laws. And we even don't see that many police on the roads for weeks and weeks. I just got my first van a couple of weeks ago and are converting it now.
You will love Ireland , very similar to Scotland, equal amounts of rain 😂😂 Cork , Ring of Kerry , Galway , Connemara and Cliffs of Mohar are very beautiful x
Definitely a Galaxy for Louise...or a Dime bar 😉😁. You guys are fab and your subscriber number proves it...along with the amount of views...you are simply great to watch....quality 👌✊🙏. Merry Christmas to you both, Summer and AJ and all the very best for 2023 😁👍💝💝💝🎄🎅🐾🎉😘
That was fantastic.. had me in stitches at the end…😂😂….❤
You two can do whatever you want to and others can bugger off if they don't like it. It would be a dream though, if you would come to the US, namely Ohio! Love your humor so much!
I'm 61 and never had kids. It was my decision and it has served me well. I've lived my life on my terms and have many adventures. Thanks for showing that life can be totally awesome as adults who have decided this way.
Just ❤️ you two ... Such fun to watch, thank you.
TH-cam beginner, Lou? You're having a laugh! Absolutely an expert and hugely professional. I'm glad you enjoy interacting with the comments, Em. It adds such a feeling of inclusion and being part of the Camper Vibe world.
Merch would be great, top of my list would be a suitably large mug for tea, my tipple of choice. And I've mentioned it before, I still want to pay for a channel subscription or perhaps a monthly Patreon contribution. Bearing in mind your wider travel aspirations surely that would help achieve that in due course? Please consider it again ...
Have a lovely family Christmas, big hug to AJ please on the day, and I will definitely join you for the live on the 28th.
Thank you and yeah merch would be good, we are too lazy 😂😂🤦🏻♀️
Love your vibe, you're funny and 'real' which is very nice to look at. Also, not having children is not selfish. ❤
As for merch van stickers for the community would be a great start 🤞
We have stickers available, £5 for two ordered via PayPal campervibe6@gmail.com 😀
Lou your a Crunchy bar lol we started watching you both during lockdown, you kept us sain & now the major highlight of our week, please keep up your great work xxx
😂 yeah she is
I agree! Crunchy Bar! Quite long and very sweet in the middle! ❤️
A shower cubicle would help dry your wet gear, especially with a heater vent blowing into the space.
Next van maybe?
Refreshing honesty in your vlogs, keep it up. I’ve never wanted children either, I don’t think its being selfish Emily. Can you actually get lays crisps in the UK?
No you can’t, I managed to buy a couple of packs over in Mexico 🥳🥳
Canal boat hey, That should be fun lol I got the Air2s that drone is just out of this world and Lou would love it.
I noticed Emily’s pants about a month ago (I’m a fairly recent subscriber) and am now the proud owner of my own! Loving them to bits…now I want another and another and another….
One of the questions that I get all the time and that raises my hackles, is the one that goes “Why don’t you have kids? You’d be a great mom. I can’t believe that you never wanted children. Don’t you regret it?” No. I don’t. Never wanted kids, not a chance in hell, and never ever regretted that choice. It’s not selfish. It’s knowing who you are and what’s important to you. I think it’s quite rude and arrogant to imply that if someone doesn’t want a kid, then they’re not normal or somehow lacking as a human being.
And now that I’ve vented thanks to you both for putting out such wonderful content and for spreading humor, joy, and love! You’re my heroes and my inspiration. Love to you both!
I am totally the same about mint chocolate. But I like each without the other a LOT. I agree that you shouldn’t share your parkups if you don’t want to. Your reasoning makes sense.
Thankfully I am now of an age that kids is just not a thing any more, but even when it could have been I always told people, I love being a stellar auntie. I got to have great fun with my nieces and nephews. Each one of them got a very special day just for them when they turned 14 and I would take them to London, go to some of the hot trending venues, restaurants and sights. Just make the day all about them. I have taken them on foreign holidays when their parents were a bit tight for cash, its just the best role I could have had. No kids, no regrets - at all.
Mark Twain: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
“I’m a terrible passenger” I feel seen! I always have to drive as well. Love you both!
Buy clothes as you need them, just have a basic kit then visit markets or 2ndhand/marketplace for extras you need
For what it's worth: This was the FIRST Q&A of this length I ever finished. 👍 The odds are totally against it, but I would sooo like to cook a meal for you in my van if we would run in to each other next year. Planning to do a paragliding orientated trip trough UK in 2023 😁 O, and have a few drinks 😉
Australia hook up with Yachties/Boat life U-Tubers like "Sailing La Vagabond" and look at "Max & Occy" As a yacht traveling to Australia there are ways around quarantining animals depending of which country you have been in and for how long it is complicated but worth looking at on the Australian Quarantine Website. Max and his dog Occy are van lifers currently traveling in a self built van in Aus. They have both travelled North, South, Central America, Canada and returned back to Australia. Max is an awesome dog and has quarantined in the US and Aus Max would happily share his experience with you and he even did a video about returning to Aus which was eye opening. Max may even be interested in a van swap, just ask. Have a great break guys, you both look re-charged and ready for a new chapter in life. Love It
Oh yeah we like them 😀
The biggest drawback with kids is Emily will have to share her snacks with them 🤣😂 ..... Totally agree with withholding your park ups viewers come in many flavours including Nutty
I really enjoy watching your vids even though there not 24-7 but they still embrace all that is van life 🤗 keep up the fantastic work xx
Loved this video, so many basics about vanlife all true & told with such a lot of humour. Emily looks so well after her holiday! Enjoy your break, looking forward to seeing you both in 2023! Sue & 🐶 🐶
Great to hear you saying you don't want children. The slogan 'child free by choice' comes to mind.
Love your channel and your interaction. When you said you were selfish, that you don't want to have children. You are not selfish. Children are a choice that you make if you want. Live your life the way you both want to. We all only have one life to live. Have a great year. Saying HI from Northern California
Thank you so much gals. You two are so sweet and so down to earth.
Thanks for the update and answering all the questions. Nice to see two women in the world living their dreams.
I'm another woman that's never been interested in children of my own, so you are not alone.
I love flying solo in the world.
Tried those chocolate mint matchsticks, I think you mentioned them in one of your videos, I was curious and ordered a pack from the UK. It took a while to get here, but I really enjoyed them.
One positive of TH-cam and social media is getting to connect with kindred souls from around the world.
Merry Christmas to you both from the mountains of North Carolina in the USA!
Enjoy the holiday season. Happy trails.
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Thank you and oh no not the mint ones, you need the choc orange ones, they are nice or they do caramel ones as well 😀
@@campervibe the caramel one sound good I'll order them next!😀👍
I enjoy these sort of vids, you are so relaxed and interactive.
Oh Lou, you would be a chocolate bunny, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit 😂😂😂😂
Have a merry Christmas and a healthy new year 🎉
i ve never had kids its our choice fantastic video girls
Your definitely not selfish to not want children! You do what you want for you! There are so many people having children for money, or more for family or other people. Good on you xxxx
Being a youtube creator isn't easy. Especially the part of finding new ideas and not getting burned out. The community side is amazing and learning about how youtube works is a lot of fun. Thank you for these amazing videos, everyone can tell how much effort goes in to them.
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Resond debates...classic. Thanks for the brilliant videos, the scenery has been gorgeous
never share parks ups, more importantly ( in UK ) , never share them on park4night. Local authorities use park4night to close those park ups with either head height barriers or no over night parking signs.
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ALL motorway services have showers because .....Truckers.
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Snacks : BUENOS
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Suspension: you need a Mercedes van ( titter, runs off thataway ------------> )
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this vid made me smile a lot. looking forward to the next one.
Merry Krimbo girls.
Hi to you both, will try to watch you live on the 28th December, that's the day I'll be 70 years old, I started life in 1952, not sure where the middle 50 years went .?
We have sold up and fulltime now.
Been motorhoming for many years, and love the life.
Keep up your lovely fresh ways.
Excellent video, from the best 'vanpers' on TH-cam !
Love the fact that you don't disclose your park ups, it's ruining it for everyone these days. Best wishes for all your adventures.💖
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I love watching you two your both so enjoyable to watch
Good to see you. Upbeat and positive.
You guys should not have to explain your life choices! Also there is sooooo much more to life than just having kids 😂 Keep being you much love to both ❤
Ayy up you too,yes your safety comes first Emily glad to see you back.
You could tell Lou was pining for you to come back lol.😂😂hope you 2 and pets have a great Christmas and a great new year
Lou, I love your way with words, swear words that is. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Most enjoyable ladies, like others I smiled all the way through as your pair are so infectious with your humour. Have a nice break and a super Christmas. 👋
Priority ONE stay safe young ladies. Happy Trails
Great video. Very informative and love the interaction between you two!
Please make sure you make the effort to go to Tasmania when you eventually get to Australia. You won't be dissapointed ❤️
Good point on the park ups, safety first. X
So potentially Canal Boat Vibe coming? And I reckon Lou is a Ferraro Rocher - hard shell and a soft centre!
Happy Christmas to you both.
God, Love my kids, but I still can't get rid or one! He know's he has it made at home with the folks. Enjoy your time off and the Holidays girls, your work hard entertaining us. Thank you. Now when you do come to the USA, make sure you do the east coast in the Fall, it's breathtaking. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
😂😂 yeah my brother was like that as well
Lou could be a Finger of Fudge 😉
(I thought this Q&A lacked the usual levels of innuendo so decided to add my own. Plus you’ll now have that advert’s tune as an earworm for the next few days) 👍💙❤️
Why don’t you get air conditioning in there for the animals
😂😂 you did indeed add your own 😂
We have air con when driving and usb fans, we do not want to put massive amounts of power supplies in to run air con when we enjoy going to the other countries that are not as hot 😀
@@campervibe just thinking if pups, that’s all.
Some great questions and answers there,
Emily you should have said celebrations for your one snack 😂.
Lou you would be a cadbury's boost you talk so fast your all ways on full charge 😂❤️❤️