VanLifer Buys Land In Portugal: Living Off-Grid In An Ambulance With His Dog!
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In this episode, we meet CJ, aka Project Amber , a vanlife TH-camr who purchased land in Portugal to park his van and establish a home base between his travels and adventures.
CJ, along with his dog Lance, calls Portugal home, living in his converted ambulance. He shares his inspiring journey with us-why he embraced van life and what ultimately led him to settle in Portugal.
We get an exclusive tour of his off-grid property, where he’s created a unique space complete with a Shrek inspired toilet and a docking station for his van and guests. CJ reveals how he makes living remotely and off the grid work, even managing to have all the power he needs to game online with his friends all day!
Thanks to CJ for showing us around his home and van.
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Thanks so much both! Your editing is amazing and makes me look like I'm able to hold conversation. 😆
It was a great time having you over and I love the finished video.
Right, time to spend some pennies after seeing all your cameras and toys! 😆
All my best,
C.J
Project.Amber
@@ProjectAmber you guys are TH-cam legends
@@campervanchris4171 Haha thanks man 😊👍🏻
Dude! So good to see you again. I followed you from the very first videos you made in the early days. Sorry to hear you both split but life moves on and you're looking really well. Nice one!
OI! CJ, when are you coming back!? Sort it out my man, we miss ya!
A most welcome update on C.J & Lance I very much enjoyed Project Amber. I totally understand why YT now takes a back seat. Take car y’all.
Project Amber binge got me through lockdown. Good to see he's doing well.
Same here
me too!
Same 🇦🇺
One of the vanlife Legends on TH-cam
I miss seeing him on youtube - was one of my favs.
And on Patreon. Less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month 😬
@@littledrover 🤔hmmm, interesting
he's humble and never sold his soul for yt he choose a life and i admire that. I wish him all the best on his journey . Thanks for sharing
💯
I've been watching this guy for a very long time and I miss him and Lance so much.
His videos were excellent and edited top class he is a very very talented young man and a brilliant mechanic too .
I miss his content so much on TH-cam.
I'm 63 and can't really afford to be a patriot but I wish him all the success in the world and he deserves to be happy.keep up the good work and maybe one day you will be back for everyone to watch.best wishes to you and all your friends and Lance.❤
Well worth even a short term patreon subscription and binge watch his videos on there. Very professional. 👍
His patreon starts at £1 a month - I consider it worth every penny!
I’m well into my 70’s and have been a Project Amber TH-cam subscriber from the lockdown days. Have been a Patreon subscriber for ?? years. Don’t have much but CJs work is well worth supporting - I’m Lance’s Friend level. Pretty ridiculous cost really when you think about it. - a cup of coffee or less. Wish I could think of a pithy saying about a person’s labour deserving to be valued for the entertainment it gives. Why aren’t people willing to pay even a pittance (in my case a cup of coffee a month) for their entertainment?
@@littledrover Here here! I do understand some people are struggling financially, but you nailed it about supporting creators directly. TH-cam pays nothing and lets the audience think every creator is earning a wedge. TH-cam earns the wedge and creators get roughly 5% depending on country. Unless a creator gets 100k plus these days, they're on less than minimum wage for the hours put in and put up with all manner of hateful people in return. Not suprised in the slightest that channels are disappearing behind things like patreon.
Think hes and lost in europe cost me like £6 quid well worth it
About time we had more Project Amber please 👍👍👍
@@clivemillington8452 plenty on his patreon.
I’ve followed CJ and Lance since 2019. In that time I’ve bought a van I converted and lived in and then bought a boat I refitted and lived on since 2022. There are a lot of fake alternative life channels but Project Amber is the genuine article that continues to inspire along with Lost In Europe.
Cj is a masterful editor and photographer. Bloody cried when he broke down during changing the engine on his van and lance came to cheer him up. Top channel!
Amber-lance! One of the best and first vanlife channels I ever watched. Great guy. X
What a very smart, level headed and down to earth young man, young men like him really restore my faith for the future, so resourceful with a great can do attitude and he is spot on when he talks about convenience, the western world is going to hell in a hand cart with everything needed in an instant and the amount of waste created, having to source water/fuel food etc under your own steam makes for a lot less waste.
I love resourceful people who innovate their own lives and leave behind the chains of socially acceptable, sadly its really funny how so many get offended and need another regulation of free thinking and its really sad as it is so freeing to find your own path that works no matter how humble or simple that may be.❤
Aw how brilliant you have chosen CJ, Amber Project. Sadly I cannot afford Patreon on my income and I miss watching him so much on TH-cam Gutted him and Emma split up but as long as they are both happy in their choice of lifestyle, best of luck to them both. Lovely to see Lance running around, saw him when they visited Ash out in Sweden. Chuffed for you CJ if you are reading this, good for you pal getting on with your life in lovely Portugal on your lovely land. Thanks guys for filming this. Xxx
Lovely to see CJ and Lance doing so well. I do miss his weekly vlog, but it's great to see he's settled well in Portugal.
❤ seeing CJ and Lance again… was just lovely 🎉 thanks to you All for the update CX
The trap of convenience has created a population of softies, no resilience, and your channel keeps my faith in humanity alive👍
Correct answer.
💯 real talk
The level of entitlement people feel they have these days blows my mind.
So Awesome. Im 61, i wished i could have done this at his age. Yes im on my land in my truck camper but its awesome to see these younger people relishing peace and land ownership. Break the establishment. Our lives are ours. Live free, peaceful and happy🙏🙏.. Be blessed, prayers always Liveration💙🇺🇸From Idaho.
I watched one of the series he made avidly. They were soo well put together - narrative and narration, music, pacing, shots and scenery, storyline all brilliant and authentic. Hope you're loving it down there in Portugal CJ. I dream of doing the same but for now I trudge on in corporate life.
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed/enjoying 👍🏻
Who remembers Ambol East and this guy and his mates during lockdown. They kept me sane!! It was a shame the grief they got that disbanded them.
yup!
So good to see him again. Big part of my lock down viewing.
....and big credit to Liveration, putting out some great content.
Those were the wild days, eh? 😉
@@ProjectAmber for sure....remembering a great live on amboleast.
He is on Patreon and if you value what he brings it’s more than worth the pittance asked.
Beautiful ❤️ I love the set up that CJ and Lance have. It warms my heart how much he loves his pup ❤
Awesome. Thank you Liveration. Ive been going cold turkey without C.J.'s Project Amber videos. Pain eased now.
he’s a nice guy
I did wonder what happened to your channel. Project amber. Glad you found your peace. Take care CJ.
I watched when changed the van to manual and completely changed the wiring loom and one wire was not connected and it like looking for a needle in a hay stack boy was he down. But he persisted and found it . Really enjoyed his youtube site. Nice to see he's doing Ok.
Great to see the Project Amber duo out there, doing well and happy.
Miss watching these guys since they went patron only. Great to see them again. Love Lance ❤
EJ And Lance in their little paradise ❤️
They said CJ AND LANCE
Lovely life CJ and Lance live. Thank you for sharing ❤
So nice to see CJ thriving and looking so well.
That guy is sorted … and what a dog Lance is too… great to watch… well done again Liveration 🤗❤️🐶
Cj is a fantastic content provider. His videos were excellently edited and entertaining. I miss his TH-cam videos. Had me in stitches with his antics and almost had me in tears with his errors and insane moments. Wishing him the best of luck and thanks for making this video.👍👍
Wow, so good to see CJ (Project Amber) again. I am missing his vlogs. 🐨
I've followed Project Amber from the beginning, CJ makes some great videos and now on Patrion.
Me too! It's been an honour to see how his life has developed. Top guy, ( and dog!). And all for less than the price of a pork pie! 😂
@@stetomlinson3146 Yes CJ and Lance have covered some miles in Amber, best thing i ever did was stumble across his channel and now on Patrion, i admire him i'm umable to drive so watching him follow his dream and to document for others to see is interesting and informative, P.S: apart from the scary girl in the forest hay CJ, that still gives goosebumps watching it.
Miss you on TH-cam but glad to see you doing well
I absolutely fell in love with your setup and Lance! Seriously, I cant begin to count how many vanlife, off-grid videos I’ve watched over the years, and your place instantly felt like home to me. Thank you for sharing your life with us and inspiring me to keep dreaming! 🤟😎❤️🌈☮️🐾
I agree with you that a 100% van life is hard, but what you get back is a lot better 👌. I love my old camper van. Living in England is so expensive, that's why I chose the van life.
Used to love watching project amber
CJ is a mellow soul a great man 🙏 . Took me two goes to get out of his place 🙈🤣🤣🤣 hope you guy's faired better 🤣 another great video thank you . Sending love , peace and good energy 🧡🙏
Thanks Brett! It will be you on here soon 🫶🏻😎✨️
I'm a pensioner, have followed CJ for many years, one of the very best content creators out there.
Never heard of the bloke! Not met him a few times and thrown balls for Lance till my arm was sore! Ha ha 😂 CJs awesome been such an inspiration for me.
Good to see CJ back after all this time. Who can forget getting chased out of Scotland and the epic van rebuild.
CJ and Lance are my favourite creators. Such a great storyteller and cinematographer, plus he gets as angry at inanimate objects as I do. Great video.
Awww what a guy 🤟
Ohh Hiiiiii Joe! 👋😬
@ProjectAmber ooohhhh hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Yay good to see where CJ is up to. The land is looking great. Good to hear CJ is still online🎉.
I use to watch him all the time! What a nice surprise!! Hello and great to see you and your pup!
After watching CJ from the days of is little mini to now, wow how happy and relaxed he looks, I'm so happy for him that he's found himself, yes I do miss your TH-cam videos, but hey ho it's what makes you comfortable and happy CJ, good luck an hope all your dreams come true, a true gentleman with is friendly companion Lance 😎🏍️😁
Great video, thank you. So good in every aspect, and good to see the leading man Lance !!!!!
Miss u both u and lance glad u both ok love u on u tube enjoy your new life
Christ the guests don’t get mutch bigger. A have enjoyed watching CJ grow from were he and amber + lance started. Good lad living our dream in a round about way.
Good to see you doing ok CJ. We miss you over here on You Tube 😢
life is a challenge, this is what keeps you alive
Just brilliant to see Lance and CJ. again.
They have personality that makes them so very likable.
Thank you for posting this excellent video.
C.J. and Lance are amazing, love watching them, hope you visit Ash and Marie in Sweden
We will get in touch with them 🙌🏼 see if they will be up for being on the channel
I second this, that is a setup and a great pair. #biased 🤭
Fabulous video. Great chap is CJ and lovely Lance
Nice to see CJ and Lance hope your still living the good life.
Well what a surprise, & a good one. I first watched Project Amber well before lockdown, & the three of them i think it was got a load of grief from locals in Scotland. So sorry they 'split' up & have all gone their different ways. Take care Cj . Glad to see Lance as well.
Looking good CJ, good to see you again! atb
Good to see CJ, hopefully he TH-cam Chanel starts up again 👌🏻🙌🏻🤞🏻
Good to see CJ and lance again! Looking well! Always loved his content! Crazy to see how far he’s come over the years!
So glad this dropped into my feed. Always watched Project Amber, was subscribed, enjoyed his laid back videos and real unrehearsed 'face plants' 😂
Didn't quite understand why his videos stopped, now I know. I'm a bit too broke to contribute for content (and old to understand it) but he sure deserves whatever he gets for content.
Miss you, good luck in the future, just off shopping for campervan today, rents got too $$$$$😢.
Thank you for sharing this video, I think your absolutely marvellous in having created your own little piece of heaven and lance is beautiful such a great personality, I wish you every happiness
Just found your channel and instantly recognised the shot of CJ's home. I've been a big fan of CJ's since finding his channel during lockdown and his and Ashes adventures got me through some dark times. I'm a lot lot older than CJ and You two but I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures too. Sadly I can't afford to subscribe to CJ's patreon but always look forward to an update on his and Lances adventures. He is an incredible story teller and just from this first video of yours I've seen you two are obviously very accomplished vidoegraphers. Looking forward to seeing more. Take care 👍❤️💙
Thanks John! Glad you liked the video, and we hope you continue to enjoy our content! Welcome to Liveration!
OOOOOOoooo I need to have a BIG RANT at people who SAY they love CJs work BUT can’t afford to subscribe. Starts at £2.99 a month. Sorry CJ I imagine you won’t appreciate me saying this (have never met him). I’m a woman well in her 70’s - what’s wrong with paying the person direct rather than paying via TH-cam advertising and marketing companies?
@@littledroverI'm on a limited income and do what I can. I'm not one of Starmers as he calls them "wealthy pensioners" you don't know my circumstances and I would never criticise anyones ability to pay. So kindly keep your "BUTs" to yourself.
Loved Project Amber and I’m so happy to see CJ looking so well. Love to him and Lance from Australia.
Nice one. Portugal is not for everyone! But he's nailed it. 😊
I have absolutely fallen in love with Lance🐾🐶! It’s the ears and that tail that wags and wags 😂! You earned a new follower! Your demeanor is very low key and comforting. Happy trails! 🥰🥰🥰
This guy is awesome!!
Good to see you again, best of luck CJ
Great to see CJ again! Love Project Amber! Thank you! 🙏
I enjoyed the Amber videos ,definitely some of the best out there ,respect to CJ n Lance for there achievements and content that inspired thousands .
It's because of this guy, I watch so many Portugal ex pat channels. Loved project amber, miss it to be honest 😢
Nice Coventry lad, fair play to you
Hope it’s all going well for you CJ, you’ve had a few setbacks over the years. You deserve better ‘cos you are a superb content creator.
I am buying an ex Sainsbury’s freezer van this weekend to convert after I get my knackered hip replaced early next year.
Nice to see this man making a come back 💪 great videos 👍🙏
Good to see Amber again miss the adventure
Great to catch up on CJ and Lance. Very nice bloke. Thank you 4 the post
Nice to see someone doing it rather than talking about doing it! All the best to him for the future.
CJ and Lance!! Oh, how I've missed you guys. ❤️ So glad you're well.
Living the dream 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love him! I subbed to his channel a long time ago,but he's disappeared...
Edit-guess I'll go sign up for patreon. So happy your did this tour! I found out what happened to him! Went to patreon!
Nice one mate carry on with the good work injoy it all the best for you 2.
I love what this lad has done. And the more videos I watch the more inspired I am becoming. Unfortunately it’s not something I can achieve rite now but I will be doing so soon hopefully
loved the videos CJ through lockdown it was a bit of fun in a mad world, I have lost touch when you went off youtube but good luck with it all sorry to hear about your split and lance but I hope its all positive from now on sending you and lance good vibes brother
Very cool. Have been vanlifing in PT for a while and now waiting for completion of small place with small land also. Good life 🎉
Omg, CJ and Lance ! Fantastic, brilliant video guys, lots of love to everyone from Mark and Mavis my beautiful Spaniel from the Pays De la Loire in France xx
Yet again another amazing video. Used to follow this guy for years on YT before he went to Portugal...
BRILLIANT
I gave a down to this chanel because he lance and the other half had to go back to the uk.but what a man i take my hat off to him. I miss i cant afford, patreon but have seen him On ok portugal and on visiting mates was it norway, on the other hand a man who enjoy a good whiskey responsibly you sold a. Good mini but i wont call you a. Legend buT i will ranise my hat to you
This is amazing. Pretty sure i stayed local to this in my campervan when i did a Portugal van trip early this year. What a place
Another amazing video. What a set up!
Really enjoyed this; great insight and videography. I often recall the time I had the privilege of meeting CJ when he upgraded my van electrics - always a gent and great banter!
I miss CJ on youtube!
Liveration is simply the best content on TH-cam. Well done .👏
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you!!!
We miss you cj
I havent watched Project Amber in a while. Thanks for the reminder to catch up!
so good to see cj and lance miss is channel
You got my vote with the Teeling Whiskey, probably my favourite whiskey tbf! 👍
thanks to share these amazing place. Nuno Portugal best regards
Wonderful video. They both live a great life. I bet the doggy loves it.
Great to see CJ, Lance and Project Amber is still out living the dream, was disappointed when he finished up with TH-cam but understandable all the same.
CJ is a friend of friends of mine so I'd heard a lot about him.
Really enjoyed the video, never not enjoyed your stuff tbh😊.
Not long now eh 😀👍🏻💚💚
Oh? Who's our mutual friend bud?
@ProjectAmber Dan and Jan and Trig 😀
Wow, mate, I envy you all that freedom.
Just a thought .. maybe you could build a park up point closer to the entrance of your land for when it rains heavy . Amazing views and scenery you have there
What a great set up.
Have been an early subscriber
Watched and loved the series and drew me into the whole van life scene ❤
Wonderful journey told honestly with passion and a high degree of editorial and photographic professionalism
Lost his way again and lost his audience !
Who ever has told him this is a good thing is obviously looking after themselves 😩