HOW WE AFFORD VAN LIFE… our SECRET to pay for full time TRAVEL.
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HOW WE AFFORD VAN LIFE.. our secret to funding full time travel.
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This week we are talking about what we do for a living to have transitioned to full time digital nomads working on the road.
Are you looking for remote jobs you can do from a van and a way to travel cheaply, then van life is definitely a more affordable way to live for most, here's how we do it.
Van life isn't free though, especially as we still have a base here in the UK, so what is it we do to pay for long term travel trips?
For those of you still asking what exactly it is that Emily does to be able to work remotely from our self converted campervan, how to stay connected with wifi in a van or motorhome and what it's like to balance work and travel then hopefully this video will answer those questions.
As always thank you for watching, if you have any questions about this topic then drop them below and we will do our best to answer them if we can.
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I travelled the world only speaking English because it made me engage with people more. In Colombia I went into a restaurant and the waitresses asked "Soupa?". Si. And then she gave me a choice. Two middle aged ladies on the next table pointed to their soups, I pointed to vegetable. Main course I heard coory, yes I love curry. One of the 2 adies asked me if I enjoyed my meal. "Bien, mucho bien."
But she tried to teach me a better word that I couldn't hear. 3 workmen on another table smiled and one wrote the word on a napkin. When I could read it I could say it. The waitress came and asked me if I enjoyed my food and I read the word on the napkin. We all laughed.
If I spoke Spanish I order my meal, eat and leave, but because I didn't I had a laugh with the two ladies, the 3 workmen and the waitress.
Body language, facial expressions and hand gestures took me round the world and helped me engage with everyone I met.
I'm so glad that emily said she ate beans on toast for quite some time to save money. when i said exactly that last year a few people were quite sarcastically condescending and superior holier than thou dictatorial scoffing me but making cuts is essential to save and that's why I'm on track. Sunday greets back to the homelands
keep the content flowing and ignore the haters, you bring fun and laughter to a lot of people, very entertaining and informative, more power to you.
I don't think I've ever seen any haters on here ?
Hi girls! I’m so proud of you both for having a home payed off at your age and being debt free. Working hard so you can travel and live the dream! Regards
Thank you Shannon 😀
@@campervibe Well done for having your home paid off....
@@campervibe And don't you feel smug now the interest rates are rising! Well done for paying down the mortgage!
You guys do life just like swans - on the surface you look elegantly serene (in your own special way) but under the surface it’s been you both paddling like crazy to get where you want to be! Brilliant video - seems like everyone in a van wants to be a TH-camr but in reality very few pull it off. Well done getting to where you are now and for taking us along with you for the ride ☺️👍🏼 x
Thanks you two, totally got us right as well 😂😀
Pummel the mortgage is great advice to people whether they are planning on van life or not.
Every penny that you pump into the mortgage is several pennies more off the total interest that you pay over the term of the loan. I know that it is harder now with massive gas and electric bills but reducing the mortgage is one of the best money savings that you can make if you can afford it.
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Thank you for your honesty. I loved my job as a Veterinary Assistant and my boss but the jealousy from a couple of my coworkers made life difficult. Now that I’m retired I can do what I want like watching you two on your adventures. 🥰
I'm retired and live between my home in Hawai'i and my RV in the US! So life is easy for me. But for those that need to work all your advise is so spot on! You both are so blessed to live your van lifestyle and to have each other! Life is good! Much Aloha till next time!🌈💞🤙
That sounds amazing 😀
I told people I met when I was travelling (staying in dormitories in hostels), "The Journey is not about the places you go, the things you see, or the people you meet, the Journey is what you discover about yourself. Every day it seems we have to overcome Hurdles, with no friends or family there to advise you, you have to deal with it yourself. You face problems you would never face at home, travelling is about how you grow as a person and the new skills you get to put in your social tool box". And you keep those skills for the rest of your life.
Emily - there was a workplace study done here fairly recently that found in-office employees were productive for just about four hours so you're doing just fine with your four and your plus one (the hour, not the Lou). This was a great video especially the section on getting prepared in advance because it does look a lot easier to pull off than it really is. Don't be afraid of French. My French friends tell me that people like it when we try to speak their language (I love it when I get corrected by a native speaker...I always thank them.) Allez mes amis avec joie de vivre!!! Love you guys.
Thank you, that’s a good study to know about actually 😀
Being debt free is my and my wife's greatest achievement. It has freed us to have no money worries. Clever budgeting and financial skills and doing without paid off. The house is paid for and the car is twelve years old, in good condition, very reliable and paid for. We travelled the world and Europe for the last twenty years. You gave seriously good advice. I love the way you share your lives and give each other space, very important and where many relationships fail. Enjoy each other, the van, the pets, and the journey. ♥🚐
Thank you and thy is lovely to hear that you guys got it sorted as well 😀
I have a campervan and I would find it difficult to constantly be filming, getting the drone out , doing social media etc etc rather than just enjoying the experience. I am not on any social media apart from watching stuff on TH-cam and find I'm much more relaxed in life because I'm not constantly checking stuff that doesn't matter in my life. I fully understand you have to do it and I really appreciate it because I enjoy your channel. Keep up the great adventures folks. Love from the Highlands.
I am an online teacher, i work in isolation as I live on my own, and have a dual monitor setup. Work hours become blurred and I end up working excessive hours so I can relate. I am also with EE and my mobile connection is just as good and somewhat more reliable than my sky broadband.
Great vid - well done!!
Hi Emily and Louise, great respect to you both. This honest video shows how well ‘grounded’ you both are. I have always enjoyed the great video direction and editing by Louise which is so much better than other Van lifers but didn’t appreciate how much it’s been a team effort to get to where you are today. Great forward planning. Have I missed an episode dealing with your power set up because this is clearly important to Emily? Definitely a great episode!!
Thank you, yeah lots has gone into it behind the scenes for sure, there have been a few vids about our power and when we upgraded to lithium and our solar as well 😀
You two are just lovely …. In person, and on screen. Loved seeing you both at camp quirky, with your talks, and you were so great in chatting to us, when you rounded the corner, looking for your friends. Another great video, honest and interesting, just love you both and wish you fun and happy traveling.
Thanks Clare, it was lovely chatting to you too, always nice to meet people in person. 😀
Planning ahead is the key to succeeding at everything. I admire what you are doing and do enjoy following your travels. Travelling and making content isn't easy, and most people don't appreciate just how much work actually goes into producing good weekly content. Stay safe and enjoy life.
Thanks Alice, it does take some time but we do love it
Hi Alice! I‘ve just found these guys- aren’t they fantastic?
I feel like I might be starting to sound like a broken record… but you two rock! Another corking video packed full of fun, information and a healthy dose of reality. There really isn’t any other channel like this one. You should both be so proud of what you’ve achieved and you deserve every minute of fun and enjoyment out of it. ❤️
😂😂 no not at all, glad that you are enjoying the vids so much 😀
I really admire you two. You are both such capable, hard working and likeable people - well done & live the dream.
I am far from fluent but immersion is one of the best ways to learn once vocabulary and basic verb structure is learned. It's about patterns. Remember to say "Bonjour Madame" (Monsieur) or "Bonjour" with a bright voice whenever you meet someone before asking a question or making a statement. It is VERY polite in France. You could also say "Je prends" or "J'aimerais" un pain au chocolat. Bonne chance avec bon courage! Bises. You are always welcome to my village. Really lovely video... you manage to look at the camera as if you are looking at us. You conversational style is good to listen to.. Well done for sharing what works for yourselves.
Hi Girls
Well done for getting to where you are now. Life is what you make it. We did very similar having started with nothing. We also worked stupid hours to pay off the mortgage and then built our van out. Love the way you come across as being financially stable, willing to help people without flaunting it. Good luck on your next trip. We are off to Morocco via Spain on Monday so if your heading that way, drop us a line. Think it would be a bit hot for AJ etc though. Good to see you at Camp Quirky the other week. Safe journey
Have a great time, yeah a little too hot this time of year for them but maybe another time though and thank you 😀
You're a little Dynamo Emily. I can see why you need all the snacks now. You make a great team you and Louise.
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That is difficult & requires a great amount of discipline to sit & work when you see all that beauty outside. Also to get a weekly show out. Varying content & all that editing, plus making it outstanding (always!).
Much admiration for you both!
I love your channel, you have a great ethos, you do not make it look over glamorous, and easy to do. This video should help a lot of younger people face home truths. Being retired I’m in a privileged position.
Great video girls, in a way i am jealous because i am 67, so the generation before mobile phones and internet, so there
was no chance of 'working from home' but your videos and travel are amazing and to be able to share that with the world
is fantastic, back in my day you just had a few travel writers that were lucky enough to travel around. and well done for getting things right and sorting out the finances before trying to go full time. oh, and Nice Dress Em. keep up the good work, and stay safe girls. xx
I’m of about the same age and agree that it wouldn’t have been possible years ago especially if you decide to have children so celebrate your freedom!
This is very true, the world has changed a lot and who knows what it will be like when we reach your age as well 😀
I learnt my languages before the internet & apps but I went on a trip around Eurpe with our American Export Manager and he was amazed how much more productive we were & how much easier it was to get around because I spoke French & German with a smattering of Italian & Spanish. Just being able to stop & ask directions in those pre GPS days was a boon. That experience netted me the European Manager role, so the ability to communicate with locals is really valuable...
I bet that was amazing, not sure I could learn a language without an app mind so well done you
Emily speaking French was hilarious could not stop laughing 😂 you both are very funny, so keep them coming, so glad you made the changes in your lives to bring great entertainment every week. Looking forward to your next adventures abroad we’re ever that may take you. Best wishes to you both 😉👍
I don’t think I’ll ever be fluent 😂😂
That was fascinating to hear and it's so good of you guys to reveal what you do... I think you will help so many people who want to try this kind of life 👌. Great advice... especially the advice to get everything sorted before you start the van life. I'm not surprised at all that your you tube channel is doing so well...you are the most engaging couple and seem perfectly matched 💕...and great humour 😁. Keep on trecking and enjoying what you do and so looking forward to seeing your trips in the future ✊💝🙏😘
Thanks Sally that’s lovely of you to say
Much respect for putting the effort in way back and clearly with a joint effort and plan, not easy for sure and what you do now to sustain the plan may look idyllic and easy but like everything, its planning, right Em ? Ps don't apologise for a bit of reality and serious talk, these things are important to make dreams come true !
Always got to have a bit of planning 😀🙌
You two make me smile, what a great balance you bring to each other, oh, and the tips are awesome too! Thx!
Brilliant vid, and very sound business advice!!! Although retired now, I've been `'employed`', and `'self-employed`', so can appreciate all the valid points that you make! It's a delight to watch your interaction/bubbly personalities, and wishing you good luck in all that you do!
You could rig up a flatscreen monitor, that you could pull down while working HDMI to the laptop. When not in use fold it up to the ceiling. I’m sure you could rig that up Lou. 😂
Honestly don't get what is wrong with people? I love you guys. Love watching you both on here and Instagram. I love seeing funny reels and don't understand why people get funny if you do it or a 'typical' couple. It's silly!!
Keep doing what you guys are doing.. and please keep the videos coming 🤞🤞
Your videos have pushed us to use our camper for Europe rather than just Motocross!
Real life - you have covered everything that I have to deal with\think about. I am so glad you are able to adjust and still have the insight to fulfill what makes you happy. I bow to you guys.
It is a balancing act at times but totally worth it 😀
Love the content ❤
Love you guys xx
Really great honest advice, especially about starting TH-cam early so many people think it’s easy but it’s definitely hard enjoyable work. Thanks again…
Really enjoyed it cx
love your honesty x
Great video again :)
Brilliant video 👍
Hi girls you're such a lovely couple, so honest and down to earth, love watching your videos, keep up the good work xx
Wicked video, answering so many questions many thanks 😊
Guten tag!
Great honest advice and I can see how much effort you both put into this, hence you deserve to do well. 🤗
Nicely done ladies! 🥂
Keep up the good work and vids, love um
It’s great fun watching you guys, have fun and safe travels
Brilliant as ever
Well done xx
Very interesting. Thanks for that 👍
Great video girls, liking the honest questions and answers.
Interesting video thank for sharing 👍
Well done to both of you, brilliant channel and content.
Brilliant well done.
Thank you very informative and helpful,as usual lovely to see you .
Another brilliant video thanks for sharing xx
you girls are great love you both x
Great blog girls.
Love the way you girls are so real.
Thank you! This answers so many questions I had. Looking forward to seeing your next trip.
Great vid and great advice from my favourite van lifers!! Love and hugs x
One of the best channels out there...keep going
Very interesting and insightful - thank you ladies :- )
Loved this lady's Good to hear how others do it. I'm so lucky I have a great seasonal job 3-4 months on 3-4 off. So that's when I plan My travels. When I finish my build that is been a year so far but my health has held things up a lot. Alls going well now and hope to be on the road this year 🤞 I admire you both and love following your journey
Glad it’s going well, and hope you are good 😊 that is a great way to work and travel 🙌
Another brilliant vlog, you're banter is so funny x
Sounds great; good for you both!
A really good vlog there guys. Very informative, full of good advice and well presented. Spot on. Cheers 👋
Thank you for such a great inspiring video and a great insight into van life
Great Vlog and well presented. Look after yourselves X
Well done girls great explanations look forward to your next vlog
another great video girls very informative but just keep doing what you are doing and stay safe xxPat
You girls are amazing
that was brilliant guys - and respect to both of you
Thanks girls for all the great info 🙏🇦🇺. Stay safe 🤗
thank lovely ladies for filling us in. B.x❤❤❤
Just love you 2 !
Great vlog ladies that's why it works for you both, your honesty to each other your subscribers and Emilys boss has enabled you to realise your dreams through your channel and van life. Keep up the good work looking forward to hearing the results of Rosetta Stone in the upcoming continental vlogs 😀 👍 😄
Thumbs up ladies. Great video
Very interesting vlog . Looking forward to your up coming travels 😀 xx
Love your content and honesty, keep up the great work, uplifting in this crazy world👍
Thank you, as always. Glad you are both learning languages!
Love you both 💕💐💐💕
Keep them coming, looking forward to Norway.
Great advice. Plan up ahead, and it takes time.
Great info into your lives and van life. Thank you very much. 👍
Hi well done on what you both have achieved keep doing the videos coz I think they are great thank you for sharing your life x
A great share thank you.
Looking forward to following your next travels. Take care 👍🏻
You two are so lovely, thanks for such good info, great work!
Hi guys thanks for sharing your work and stuff with us. It was interesting and good of you.😃
Good episode girls
Wow!! Awesome videos girls! Thanks for all the info and tips!! And well done for getting where you are! xx
Really interesting to watch. Thanks so much for all your tips. As a new Motorhomer it’s really appreciated. Safe travels and good luck 😃👍
Absolutely love you guys thank you for sharing it was very informative, your both amazing and always true to your word take care of each other 😊
Very interesting, good luck on the new adventure waiting to see what you get up to.
Stay safe.
Amazing insight into your lives, thank you for sharing, you two are a great team xxx
Truth & Pitfalls has probably opened some people's eyes but best to find out now before you commit to living on the road. Well done girls.
Most definitely Phil 😀
Emily's job is very similar to mine...but more on Admin & Finance, dealing with both internal and external "clients" and i do enjoy working from home when I can and also when I travel anywhere ..... YAY !
You both "NAILED IT" Great job 👏👏👏Safe Travels Ladies 💙
Fabulous video again and a great insight into your lifestyle and the nuts and bolts of how you make it happen.
Thanks for that guys, really interesting 👍
All the best...
Steve & Ang x
Thank you both for being so down to earth and honest. Well done xx