10 Things You've Got Wrong About VAN LIFE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- It's time to come clean about full time van life. Let's bust some myths about living in a van, after 3.5 years we've heard it all! We try to get into some nitty gritty and shine a light on some of the misconceptions we have heard about van life during our time on the road. Hopefully there is some useful information for people considering getting into van life. From finances, to practical information on insurance and doctors, to reality checks on park ups and the isolation you can experience. We try to touch on loads of different things and hope this video van be informative and enlightening for anyone wondering what van life is all about.
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0:00 - 0:20 - Coming Up
0:20 - 01:00 - Busting Those Myths
01:00 - 2:18 - Myth No.1 (Expensive to Start)
02:18 - 03:21 - Myth No. 2 (Skilled to Build)
03:21 - 06:00 - Myth No. 3 (Vanlife is Cheap)
06:00 - 07:20 - Myth No. 4 (No Full Timers Insurance)
07:20 - 08:25 - Myth No. 5 (Travelling)
08:25 - 10:24 - Myth No. 6 (Doctors Need Address)
10:24 - 12:45 - Myth No. 7 (Awesome Park Ups)
12:45 - 14:05 - Myth No. 8 (Vanlife is Lonely)
14:05 - 15:47 - Myth No. 9 (Vanlifers are Dirtbags)
15:47 - 17:44- Myth No. 10 (Social Media)
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So glad you addressed the diversity in the vanlife community and that it has been happening way before social media. Watching TH-cam you’d think it was a phenomenon created by 20/30 somethings who want to create content. Great myth busting and honest reflection, but sometimes, selfishly, I want to say Sssshhhhh…. Don’t tell everyone 😆 ❤
Yeah honestly it's so different from what people might imagine looking online. I mean we can admit we are the biggest vanlife cliche out there right now lmao 😂😂 but I think I need to like yoga, muesli and hiking more to be the perfect fit lol.
@@phillyandkeely you two keep it real - love it 😍
What a great video. You kind folks are so genuine & honest, it's a pleasure to see your videos.
Thanks so much Scott 🥰🥰 really appreciate you watching them ❤️
yessssss. Have an absolutely wonderful week! (I'd rather be cold... and layer it ON!)
Thanks Kathi 🥰🥰🥰
I prefer definitely being rather too hot than too cold - and fortunately it's the same for my husband. We both hate it to freeze 😃, we are born for sunshine and heat 😍
I'm definitely a sun seeker too 🥰🥰🥰
Great video guys! You two are keeping it real better than any other creators. The cost factor that I find can throw a lot of newbie vanners is food. I’ve met so many nomads who literally buy every meal and coffees from a cafe or restaurant. Would you do that at home? (Well maybe you would but what a waste of money!) I never ever eat out, I eat vegan food that I buy in bulk to save on cost and packaging and cook all my meals in my van and all I need to buy weekly is fresh fruit and vegetables.
I prefer cold to hot as sleeping in a hot van is unbearable but clothes and blankets can be layered but I put AC/heater in my caravan for those extremes of weather, so I don’t have to worry about that anymore.
Re: the pee bottles. I bought a proper Porta-Potti and have never used it as it took up too much room. Now I use an old-fashioned anodised aluminium “chamber pot” that I found in a second hand shop and bought 2 wide mouthed stainless steel airtight (smell proof and easily cleaned) 1.8-litre water bottles to pour pee in until I find a toilet to empty them in! And yes, thanks so much for busting the stereotype myth! I’m one of the many, many over 50s happily solo women doing my own version of “vanlife” and quite happy with the solitude it brings.
Love, love love this video and all your videos. You are my favourite channel on TH-cam! 💗
Thanks so much Lisa!! Great info 🥰🥰 yeah defo couldn't afford to eat out all the time, that's our biggest downfall in cities we eat out constantly because we can 😂 but rest of time it's 💯 van cooked meals. I feel like it's hard to justify spending money for a coffee when my van is nearby and I can make a great one there. But then when we need power cafes are great, treat myself to a cappuccino while topping up all our batteries haha. It's all about balance I suppose.
Good point. I must do that more. 😊
My first van was a mattress in the back and a camping stove on a box. Loved it 😁
Yesss!! That's all you need 💪💪💪 that's where memories are made 🥰🥰🥰
You definitely made the most original and “action packed” myths about van life video. Enjoyed it throughly. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰
Thanks Priscilla 🥰🥰 glad you thought so ❤️❤️
Never felt more clean than after cleaning up the van and myself and then lay down in the bed :) great video guys!
Yeah especially with fresh sheets!! Feels so good 🥰🥰🥰
Good morning from the US. ❤ I always love starting my Sundays with y’all. You touched on a lot of great points. I’ve lived out of my SUV for a number of months and have definitely gone at least four weeks without speaking to another soul. 😅
So easy to be super introverted isn't it. It's like a safe space to just shut the door and not have to talk to anyone 😂😂 we really need to try to be better at putting ourselves out there. If anyone talks to us we are all up for it, but we are terrible at initiating lmao. If you ever realise you haven spoke to another soul you can voicenote me on IG and then we can get our human connection fix through voicenotes haha.
@@phillyandkeely Learning how to be a healthy and balanced introverted person has been an ongoing process that has lasted years. 😅 You are so sweet; I will monitor my human connection meter and reach out when it dips, lol. ❤️
Again, such a sweet couple. If I ever get out there in my van, I will "TH-cam", lol. So many beautiful things to see, why not share them. What you are saying in this video is so true, so people need to do their research. It can be challenging... I think I would rather be cold - it's easier to heat up with things they offer living in an R.V., bus, van, etc... Not many AC solutions unless you have one installed on your vehicle.
Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰 so glad you found it a good video ❤️❤️ not many AC solutions indeed
That really was a helpful vlog, even for me after 7yrs of vanlife. You're never too old to learn eh 😁.
On a lighter note philly, fancy doing a t-shirt exchange? You've got some good stuff but might be a bit big for me with you being 6"4...🤣🤣.
Have a fantastic week 💚
😂😂 thanks Alan. Glad you found it informative. Share it around with anyone you think will get value from watching it 🥰🥰
I LOVE the cold so I have to go with Philly! There are still so many steps to take when you are cold: a sweater, thermo layer, hot water bottle under the blanket, beanie, thick socks, getting close to your partner; but if your hot and don't have any access to cold water you are basically done 😂 I also notice I get more easily annoyed when I'm hot 😶
Can't wait for your next adventures 💚
He also gets more easily annoyed when he's hot haha!
GRÉÂT vidéo lovelies !!!! AMAZING animation / cuts / transitions ! Awesome quick flow editing of the video! Made for great watching ! Also super topic ! Just love it ! 💗
Thanks so much my love 🥰🥰 glad you noticed the editting you know we love to keep flow ❤️❤️ hopefully people find it informative 🙏🙏
That was really informative. Thank you guys x
I'm glad you thought so Jayne 🥰🥰🥰 thanks for watching ❤️
Great video guys. Very interesting to know all these things. Happy travels 😀
Thanks Melissa 🥰 so glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Wonderful! Thank You for sharing this video, very information. I love you both so. It is always a great time to see you guys
Thanks so much Kathleen 🥰🥰🥰
You have delivered this 💯 you guys are just awesome 👌
🥰🥰 glad you enjoyed the video 🙏 hopefully it's informative
Great informative video answers a lot of questions - loved the changes in tops look forward to watching you both on Sunday nights ☘️👍👍
You 2 always make me smile, great vid, happy travels. I will be staying tuned. Sending love and best wishes from Scotland. ❤️🙏🏴
Thanks so much 🥰🥰 lots of love back to you in Scotland ❤️❤️
Another winning video guys. Some really useful information especially on the GP and insurance front. Thanks for sharing. We’re hopefully going full time at the end of July. So this kind of detail really helps calm those nerves 🙏🏽🤞✌🏼
Thanks so much Paul 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful
I’m with ‘warm’ although I live in Scotland so don’t have a lot of experience of high temperatures in small spaces! I’d probably take a hammock and find a couple of trees for the warmer nights. As always your videos are a breath of fresh air with your honesty. Looking forward to seeing more of Greece. Enjoy your last few days if you’re still there.
Great Vlog guys, enjoyed that, loving your work👍
Thanks so much Doug 🥰🥰🥰
Love the video this week 💛 so real and authentic x
Thanks so much guys 🥰🥰🥰
Hey GUYS! Sorry I was a day late watching you. Another delightful video. Loved it! Looking forward to your next adventure. I smile so much watching you guys. Very informative and cute changing clothes. Hope you two are staying well and safe. Love you guys. Safe travels!
Thanks so much Sandra 🥰🥰🥰 never be sorry for when you watch videos, we appreciate any time you join us that fits in with life ☺️☺️☺️ glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🙏
Best vanlife vid i've seen for ages....very original and creative...cheers guys,really enjoyed.
Thanks so much Vincent, that's so so kind of you to say 🥰🥰
That sleeveless hoodie at 10:45 - 🤔🤔🤔⁉️⁉️ trying to think of a scenario I'd want a covered head and bare shoulders. 😂 The ochre jumper is a sharp looking upgrade tho! 😎👍
Loved how you two addressed each misconception. Great video, guys!! ❤️❤️😎✌️xx
Thanks so much Aaron! I think that same question when I see people in sleeveless puffy coats. Why warm body and cold arms? Glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🥰
Another amazing video guys 👌🤩 after experiencing very hot 🥵 temperatures in our van last year I’m going to have to say cold! Safe travels xxx
Damn it Denise everyone agreeing with Philly as always 😂😂😂 remember when we got to Spain experiencing heat for the first time after a year in UK, all our velcro melted and things started falling apart 😂😂
Fantastic...we love you guys ..... very entertaining and factual!😀
Thanks so much Roger 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Happy Sunday
Love your caption of your vanlife myth
Thanks Charlene 🥰🥰🥰
An excellent presentation, I would point it helps that you get stuck in the sand, have your van catch fire. It doesn't apply to you but there is no greater ice breaker than having to interact with others because of a problem of yours or theirs. Keep up the good work.
Very true!! Great ice breaker
Great answers and super slick changes🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep exploring stay safe 😀
Thanks so much Andrew 🥰🥰 honestly surprised the transitions all worked lmao. They were one take wonders 🤣 they were fun to edit lol.
Well Done you two. A very informative and hilarious video. You're so genuine and down to earth ( and obviously so in love with each other ).👋🥰👩❤💋👨
Aww thanks David 🥰🥰 really glad you found it informative 😊😊
Yes yes yes lovedddd this!! And I LOVE our pee bottle!! How bad is this, when we are in a house I miss the pee bottle because then I have to walk to the toilet?! WTF. Couldn’t have loved this more.
Friends forever ❤️ There’s no one else we’d rather be naked and foamy with. And also Keely your hair looks especially beautiful in this xxx
Noone else we'd rather be thrown around like a wet fish with 🥰🥰 I'm the same in a house 🤣🤣 it's like... What I've to take more than three steps to pee!? Can we please fast forward time and all convoy together again that would be great.
Love seeing you both! Great editing! Love the clothing changes. Cute! Do you see yourselves traveling in the van indefinitely? Very informative. Safe travels wherever you are! 🌴
Ultimate goal is a plot of off grid land. I always see a van in our life, but would love to be able to grow our own veggies some day ❤️❤️
@@phillyandkeely Oh growing your own vegs would be lovely! I’m going to plant just a couple of things this year to start. I’m thinking a tomato or two and a zucchini (courgette). I’m starting slow so I don’t get overwhelmed.
Thank you sharing van life vlog.glen. Love to meet you both.
Thanks Glen 🥰🥰 Maybe one day our paths will cross ☺️☺️
Another cracking video guys, thanks for sharing! On the topic of lonely, I travel solo in my little van (usually between 1-3 month stints) and I'm super awkward around people so there are definitely times I get lonely. I'm gonna try to take your advice of putting myself out there more tho and maybe starting conversations with other people. Happy travels x
Thankyou so much ❤️❤️❤️ Yeah do, cuz everyone is always so friendly too, like minded people enjoying simple life on the road 🥰🥰🥰
I normally switch off "talk" videos after a few boring minutes, but your myth buster was so fun and informative, that I stayed right up to the end! MAGIC! Keep up the good work 😃🙂 and: see you soon.... 🤓👍
Thanks so much John 🥰🥰🥰 so glad we kept you engaged 💪💪💪
Only you guys can make an informative video look so creative, SMASHED IT 😍 really enjoyed this episode. I'm with Keely, would rather be too hot in the van although Philly's comment about not being able to take off his skin made us LOL.
Couldn't agree more with everything you said especially about how incredible the friendships you can find on the road 🥰
Thanks so much guys 🥰🥰🥰 really appreciate that ☺️ convoy buddies are the best eh!!
Love you guys this is a fun vlog, cheers from Australia
Thanks so much Donna 🥰🥰 cheers to you in Oz 😁😁
So much fun! Rockstar editing! Too cold is my vote- I live in Maine and am comfortable adding a layer if needed 😉
Thanks Raven 🥰🥰 Philly will be pleased to have another vote on his side ❄️
Really informative and fun, never seen so many different outfits!
And you never will again 😂😂 thanks PB 🥰🥰
Great vid guys. X
Thanks you 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Bonkers at its best, always fun to watch. 👋
Thanks Geoff 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for the Great tips and the “truth” about VanLife. Have a nice time 👋🏻
Thankyou 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful
Myth Busted, Boom 💥 👌, my vote for living "Too Cold" every time!! O K but first let me put on my shades. 😎 Philly, that Green cut up hoodie, what were you thinking? & Keely, No No No. I did a double take, and started laughing 😃. Great Vlog 👍!
Haha thanks Laura, glad we have you a laugh 😂🥰🥰
Thank you so much for the transparency about epilepsy. I also have been diagnosed over 20 years ago now. I have worried about travelling long journeys off of my home continent, because of the medications. 💚💚💚
Yeah thankfully I can say I've always been able to access it. In Oz I had to pay to see a GP and then they prescribed it. I think in Canada I was able to buy one week emergency over the counter without needing a GP because I had lost baggage when flying. But in Europe you can literally just buy it over the counter. So I bought like six months when I was in Turkey and had it as my back up supply. Because it's seen as urgent medicine most places are really helpful at helping you get access to it because they know it's needed to keep under control and you can't really miss a single day.
Love you two, you have such great personalities xx
Awww thanks Debbie 🥰🥰 couple of goofs
I love you two, your brilliant. 😊
Awww thankyou 🥰🥰
Really enjoyed this video guys! We’ve only been in our van for 7months full time now and can confirm all of the above! 🤣
Love that you guys did vanlife in London for a year! We’re currently in London working and living too pay off the van! People think we’re bonkers! Looking forward to more future adventures outside of the city 🙏🏻💖✨
Incredible Zoe!! Where abouts you based in London? We bounced around east/north. Spring Hill E5 is lovely down by the canals.
@@phillyandkeely We’re in North London! so usually around Kenwood house, Hampstead and Muswell hill, we stick to the fancy areas! we’ve not ventured east much but that sounds lovely will certainly check it out! Thank you! 😊💖✨
😊 Here in the US we call that sweet spot “chasing the 70’s” 😂
I definitely cannot handle being too hot 🥵 like Philly said you cannot take your skin off 😂
Chasing the 70s 🤣 I think here that would be chasing the 20s. Philly happy to have another voting with him
Friends for life baby 🥰
Also Philly that armless number! NO NO NO NO
Yeah baby
My thoughts exactly
Love it guys great info👏🥰🏖🤠🦊🦄🍭
Thanks Veronica 🥰🥰
Great video ❤❤
Thanks Peter 🥰🥰
You guy's!!! Honestly you are my favourite couple ever!!!
😂🥰 that's so sweet, thankyou Lana ❤️❤️
Hot/cold debate; definitely would rather be too cold and layer up. But we’re Scottish, so it’s just what we’re used to 😂awesome video, great point regarding diversity in van life!
Thanks guys 🥰🥰 phillys glad to have another cold vote on his side
Love this one guys, I'd prefer cold for sure. With ref van life linely and friends, quality of time with friends, is so much better than quantity of time. Ha ha where there is a will there is a way with keeping clean for sure. So true re non social media van lifers, I know a couple, when I meet out and about the chats we have is unreal, us in out tent and them on their journey. You two are awesome, loved the clothes change up, great editing, Philly. Enjoy the week ahead. Thanks for the giggles.
Thanks so much Lorraine, glad you got some giggles. I love that sentiment quality of time over quantity. We feel that way when we miss family at home, we know when we do get together it will feel special. You take for granted what you have five minutes up the road. Philly glad to have another cold vote on his side.
@ChapterByChapterVlog my husband used work away a awful lot,and I used say, well when he is home we get good quality time,unlike other dads I knew that were working 9-5 and saw there kids for a short time before bedtime, he used be able to drop and collect from school when home,and go on adventures,as he also appreciated the short time when home. One can get in a rut and disregard the time we have. Speaking of which off to make family breaks here ha ha. Enjoy the special moments you too. Lol yup vote for Philly and the cold here.
Wow thanks guys so much .I so want to do van life, I wanted to for quite a while. Not sure how I would make an income though that’s my biggest problem. Unfortunately you didn’t address that in your blog.But the rest of the information was brilliant. And because I’m also on my own it does put me off a little bit as I do get a little bit lonely already. So not sure how I would cope in a van . Love you guys love watching you every week thanks xx❤️
Thanks so much Suzanne. Would you consider getting a dog companion? I feel like I would get a pet if I was solo for some companionship ❤️ income I do math tuition for ALevel students so it's a bit niche. But I know if people who teach English to kids online, maybe that could be worth looking in to.
Hi guys! Thank you for sharing all the info and your personal experience - it really does help to understand what's the reality is like :D you've got a loyal subscriber here! I can't see the link Keely has mentioned of your insurance company.. I would really appreciate if you could add it if at all possible :) Much much love from Paris!
I've just added it and a link about doctors too, thanks for the prompt Anna 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful ☺️ hopefully more people can find our video too and learn some vanlife realities
Excellent coverage. My plans have somewhat stagnated and changed, that's a constant I think. Although I fall into the category in number 10 (grey nomad) I intend doing some social media, see how it goes. Hopefully see you on the road sometime this year.
Grey nomad 🤣🤣 quality category name. Ever changing plans are necessary living this way aren't they! We have genuinely no idea what we are doing beyond MOT lmao 🤣🤣
@@phillyandkeely Haha true, it's not a description I ever thought I'd hear me referring to myself by lol.Oh for sure, plans always change but that's the beauty of it all huh?
Beyond MOT, at least it's starting point lol
I admire what you do though, I could never have been that adventurous at your age. I do differ though with work, although it's similar in a way. My job takes me all over Europe but I can't wait to get back and finally get away in the van in April 🤞
Would rather be too cold. Great vlog 👍🏻
Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰
I love the ability to be more in control of my outgoings. If I want to do more ‘paid activities’ I slow down my travel and pretty much do stealth camping always. In Australia I’m getting pretty good at finding showers along the way. I was thinking the other day why am I paying $40 for a hair wash? Literally I could go into a hairdressers and pay around $15. Always learning. Love love love van life.
My latest hack is jar salads OMG 😱. Love watching you both. You’re a good chemistry together and very entertaining to watch. ❤
Thanks Ranee 🙏🙏 That's a good point about hairdresser!! Jar salads, that sounds like a great hack too! Love this sharing little vanlife tips 🥰🥰
Hello you cute couple….myths busted that was fun! Keely I’m so glad to hear you can access medications as it is essential! When were you in my home country Australia & where did you go? 🤗🌞🇦🇺❤️
We lived in Melbourne for a year and then took a campervan up the east coast from Sydney to cairns and also visited friends in Perth a couple times.
You guys nailed this list, loved it.....and all the changes of clothing. You might be interested in a book I am reading which has a lot to do with keeping yourself clean. The book is called "Clean, The New Science of Skin" by James Hamblin. He gives up showering and delves into the study of the skin's microbiome. Thanks for making this video and making it fun to watch. You guys rock!
Dude that sounds like our kind of book. We haven't washed our hair in two years. We just rinse it in water, no shampoo, no conditioner. And I genuinely think the times we have got showers and lather ourselves all up are the times we get the worst body odour and skin the following day. We think big pharma companies are mostly a con to keep us trapped in a spending loop 🤣🤣 but we are a bit crazy like that lmao. I will defo get that book when we are back in UK sounds like an interesting read.
@@phillyandkeely I've started doing the same thing, just using water and I think I am doing so muxh better that way.
I agree vanlife can be lonely but you can meet your best friends. But if you are on utube you are more likely to meet more people than if you just travel but don't film. We never did and still don't do social media except we listen to utube. Take care thanks for this vlog.
Thanks Pamela 🥰🥰 I defo think it's easier in ways to find similar people to you when you share your life openly. But sometimes I think it's harder to meet people organically with TH-cam because we spend so much of our time editting and when you are walking around with your camera people are less likely to come chat to you cuz most people don't want to be on video. However we are more likely to meet fellow TH-camrs who do it and arrange meet ups. So it's got it's pros and cons I think.
Well that was fun!
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Lots of good information for us non-vanlifers. Also, totally on Philly's side of the hot/cold debate. Being cold isn't fun but you can only take so much off. If the air ain't movin, there is no relief in the heat. So maybe technically it's humidity that sucks not just heat. But sometimes they go hand in hand. 🥵🥵
Thanks Vic 🥰🥰 He will be glad to have another vote on his side. Humidity is brutal for sure!
Loved this one! Great little reality check for those wondering whether vanlife's for them.
Oh, and sorry, but I'm with Philly on this one, I'd rather put on another jumper and have a hot drink, than worry about trying to peel off my skin or be arrested for indecent exposure! 😂😅 See ya next week! ❤
Thanks Kit 🥰🥰🥰 glad you enjoyed it, and Philly's glad you agree with him hahaha
Brilliant video thanks
Thanks Alan 🥰
I would love to do what you do live your dream ✨️
Too cold = snuggle ups. :) "yeahhhhh"
Well that's very true ❤️❤️❤️ in summer it's like "don't touch me" 😂😂😂
Loved this 😂😂😂😂
Thanks Nicola 🥰🥰🥰
diverse!!! Love it!!! Great job on busting those myths!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍
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Hi guys I don’t like the heat or the cold that’s why I have reverse cycle aircon. I know it’s not what you asked but living hear on the Island we don’t get very much winter we have like 2-3 two week sort of cold weather it very rarely gets below 10 degrees Celsius summers get hot but that’s why I have aircon and solar so I can afford to run them. I thought your video is very informative I sure lots of people will be getting the travel bug. Lots of Love and prayers 😊🏝🦋💖🦮 Safe Travels
Thanks so much Joy. Great idea about the solar ran air con. I'm sure they would be expensive to run honestly life on your island sounds great, maybe we will visit some day 🥰🥰
This was great. I'd prefer to be too hot than too cold x
Thanks Denise 🥰🥰🥰 finally someone on my side hahaha
Hot for me, was hoping to see you have all the tops on at the end, loved it
I had recommended topless for the end 😂😂 but Philly was sensible and said swap ahha
Hello guys. I crave for a lifestyle like yourselves. I’m from Northern Ireland myself and may have an opportunity to work in London. My biggest concern is the cost of living there. The job will require some travelling around the UK also, so a home on wheels would be a possible option….Would be great to reach out to you personally, perhaps when you’ll be back home for the MOT. I’ll treat you to a slap up Vegan meal if you’re up to it….By the way. I lost my Father a couple of weeks ago, so seeing your smiling faces has really cheered me up. Keep er lit. Love Coby x
So sorry to hear about your Dad Coby. What a painful time for you 💔 sending love and light ❤️🙏! Happy to answer any questions about London VanLife. Will DM you when home 🥰🥰
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I with Philly.....too cold...as he said you can all pile on more clothes......love to you both, James xx
Thanks so much James ❤️❤️ Philly will be glad to have you agreeing with him. I feel everytime we do votes everyone agrees with him haha
@@phillyandkeely No, I'm agreeing with you Keely: better too hot than too cold !!!
I must be myth number 10 😅. I do however disagree with the "lonely" one. It's quite the opposite for me. But great video.
Yeah I think it defo depends on the personality type on how isolating it could be. I think also because we film so much we struggle with putting ourselves out there to meet new people because we are focused on filming. But we are trying to be better the last couple weeks. Community is so important.
Rather be cold❗️I’m from Australia 🦘🤎 I know about heat ☀️
Yeah I can imagine that!
Cold over hot anytime all the time. As said you can always put on extra clothes but you can't go further than taking it all off 🙂
All of you agreeing with Philly he's very happy to hear ❄️❄️❄️
I agree with Philly 100%, i cannot be too hot. I have a tyroid condition that makes regulating my body temperature difficult and makes me very very non-tolerant to hot... so I understand that feeling of wanting to take off your skin 😉🙂
Thanks for this video, we love travelling and may be with age, may be with anxiety problems I really started wanting to pass to Vanlife for travelling. My husband is an amazing driver and we love road trips but I don't want to invest on a RV. When we travel our travel is whats important and apart from some must-have's I truly believe we can survive Vanlife. We have a 9 year old son. (Not for living permanently) Do you think it is possible to build a Van for 3??
Absolutely 💯 possible. Our table folds down to make a single bed so we have had friends and family stay with us in here before. We have friends who had a van our size with two bunk beds for their two young kids aswell. So definitely lots of options to design one that suits. If we didn't have all our climbing stuff we could probably have a cool little cabin bed underneath ours like a little fort too. So loads of ways to do it.
I'm with Keely, I think I'd definitely prefer to be to hot rather than to cold. I don't like winter, I'm a summer girl ☀️ I've seen videos where people move into their cars as well as vans without doing any building work, I think it depends on your level of comfort and what you want in your van though. I have a question for you and other van lifers, is it possible to do van life part/full time with another person but only one person knows how to drive so has to do all the driving? I don't drive and also wouldn't feel comfortable doing solo van life, but I would love to try it one day with a partner as I'm a little bit obsessed with van life. And I love watching these van life videos 😎
Loads of people we know only one of them drives. The last year Philly has done pretty much all the driving, even though I can, he's better at it than me lmao. I used to take the long drives on motorway, and he does all the small street driving, but now he is a champion and does almost all of it.
@@phillyandkeely cool, thank you 😎👍
Epilepsie? So scary. Cannot even imagine. Anyway, great video
Thanks so much 🥰 yeah epilepsy sucks, but it's managed now thankfully, but took many years to get under control.
@@phillyandkeely sorry to hear. But happy to hear it os under control.
I'd rather be to cold lol I can't stand the heat lol. And thank you for making this video I've been seeing a lot of videos lately downing van life and I don't like it lol.
Thanks Christa 🥰🥰 I think it's good for transparency to show the good and the bad ya know ☺️ We have been talking about making a video about all the reasons vanlife sucks, but showing that they are also some of the things that make it incredible. I think with all the stuff we have experienced we are justified in admitting all the times it has sucked haha, but we are still at it and still love it
Too cold! I can put on enough to be warm but I can’t take off enough to be cool…
Philly agrees 💯
So funny and informative. You are doing an amazing channel. Now go put those clothes away. Hehe xxx
Thanks Linda 🥰🥰 clothes are away and van is spotless right now 💪💪
How do you handle all the different laws (city, and the equivalent to counties in EU, country) for what you can and can't do with your van and various things you have that you carry with you ? How do you manage all the differences so you limit fines, tickets, or possible arrests?
Great question. When it comes to the van and arrests the rules are reasonably universal what is illegal. Parking signs etc you need google translate to help decipher what the certain signs say. You need to look up parking rules in each country, like what is a blue zone mean for different countries is different. As for cameras and stuff like that thankfully that's all picture based. So if a camera or a drone with a big X through it it means no filming so we abide by that. It's up to individuals to look up rules of countries before going in. For example Thailand was super difficult to get drone permit so we didn't fly it during our time there. Drinking in public not allowed in Norway I don't think, (never been in the van) but I know people have had issues with that and dogs on leads etc. I suppose we are all responsible for doing a quick read up. I'm sure we've probably unintentionally done things wrong, but so far we have avoided any fines etc.
@@phillyandkeely Thank you for the explanation. Glad you've never had to deal the law issues. Yes, I do think that each vanlife person needs to check various laws for wherever they travel.
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Please have you still got your electric bikes.. only seen them in a couple of vlogs
Yeah we need to get them back out 💪 charged them up last week in Athens so ready for a ride some time soon. Just haven't been anywhere very ebike suitable since then, lots of beaches. But hey maybe there will be a nice wee coastal path somewhere.
MYTHS BUSTED! Where dıd you get that sleeveless hoodıe from, mikey likey!
😂😂 when we next meet up it's yours 😜😜 first time it's been worn since bought, so "like new" I think you need a tan to pull it off lmao
Given the high cost of utilities these days we can all be dirtbags in sticks and bricks now! :D :D :D
Very very true!!!
Yes. Damage. hit and run. I have owned my van 3 months and its been hit twice while parked outside, where i live. luckily minimal damage, hopefully more damage to there vehicle. Just finishing the build, off on adventures soon.
Honestly people are such scum. I wouldn't be able to drive off, I would feel so bad. The lady that crashed into our van tried to screw us big time, it was a three week nightmare ordeal. I ended up writing a big blog on it because insurance companies threatened to crush our van and write it off and the family kept coming to the van and threatening us (they didn't want insurance to know). Glad not too bad damage on your van!! Hoping you never experience a bad one 🙏🙏🙏
@@phillyandkeely They drive like being on a fairground bumper car ride. I have witnessed drivers trying to park, bump into front and behind cars, but not my vehicle. Driving standards are low here. I live in the lake district, UK.
🤣🤣🤣 I've witnessed that bumper parking too. People are mad
Definitely rather be cold than hot and sweaty
Philly always wins on these votes 😂😂
Yes… first to comment.
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💪💪💪 thanks Mike 🥳🥳🥳
I heard that all van lifers stop in the forest and just hug the trees for hours and hours even when a giant bear is walking around them. lol
Love a good tree hug 😂🥰 you know our track record with bears 😂😂😂
how much is for Haircuts ????
Hahaha we haven't paid for haircuts in years, due a trim for sure 😂 we usually cut our own hair, but it's been a couple months. Maybe I'll do it in one of our upcoming videos 💪💪
...Whiskey 😂
So glad you got your medical care taken care of. Here in Alaska, where I live, people smoke a little pot for epilepsy they say it works? I like pot for medical since it's legal here. There are many pot stores the edibles work tons to. .. have a beautiful day. 😍
Yeah I've heard it's great for epilepsy.
@ChapterByChapterVlog you both are the best.... been loving watching all these videos, I'm a fisherman's wife in Alaska, always busy but now I have time to watch you both ❤️
.. thank you for these beautiful videos...
I’d rather be too hot , hate feeling cold ❤
Me too Mave 🥰🥰
Too hot, and I have epilepsy as well.
🥰🥰🥰 Hoping it's under control for you. Took many many many years before mine was. Sending love 🙏❤️
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Cold cold cold
All vanlifers have a stove-top coffee maker?
Some have fancy coffee machines, or aeropress or straight up blasphemy of kettle and instant coffee