This isn’t working out || van life on the east coast
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- I really got the reeeal southern tour this trip. Loved eating at Waffle House like I did when I was a kid. We would take I10 from Texas to Orlando and I’m pretty sure that’s all we ate. I loved the trees and whatever that mossy stuff is that hangs off of them. I just don’t like the parking situation!!
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Look on the bright side.
You are now in a solid ride.
You do not have to shovel snow
You're wiser than you were yesterday.
You're young and in good health
Girl, you own your world
Safe travels
Oh yes there are so many bright sides and I am soooo grateful
Very encouraging ❤
@@AlyssaVanillaYou can always come to North Carolina where there a place called Sunset Beach. Or you can come further down South Carolina Myrtle Beach, Just a suggestion. Stay safe beautiful. Your truly appreciated
Hi Alyssa it's me Andrew nice to see you I hope you are having a wonderful day
when it gets cold my skin heats up red hot
I went to a Cracker Barrel the other night for a bite to eat in Tucson off the 10 frwy.
There are too many homeless people living in vehicles, that doesn’t bother me, but the issue is sanitation & repetition. They have trash around their vehicles or vans, have trash bags as windows, put luggage on top of the vehicle, etc.
so I drove by again the next night after work and most of those homeless vehicles were still in the same place.
It ruins it for the Nomads driving through the area for a safe place to sleep.
Walmart did it too, but it was taken advantage of and Walmart put a stop to it, even for truck drivers. Believe me, I’ve seen what the homeless did to Walmarts.
Really sad.
I hope they solve the homeless situation. It’s changing to our nice cities in a negative way. There is so much land that just sits. Each state should use unused land for the homeless with resources to rebuild their lives.
I miss that cracker barrel. I stayed down there back during the second Bush era lol, that construction they were doing on I-10 back then it was hell😂
Ive tried Cracker Barrel’s north east of Orlando and that was a crap chute, too, with police and everything. I’m sorry you had to deal with all that, but did so with class. Bravo womban !
look up water management camping in florida, you can go online and book 10 days advanced for free and they have multiple sites all over the state.
Right - I discovered this also
Oh well. Now everyone will find out. Free camping in Florida is everywhere.
Hi from Florida. Keep heading south there is a lot to see if you take 95 South. St. Augustine at exit 318 go east it has a historic area off san marco. Definitely go to St. George street. Then for seeing some nature go to Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka take exit 311 turn right toward hastings and palatka then take 17 North. It's really pretty at the state park. Also you can go to Ocala and see the national forest as well its a bit closer to Orlanda. The forest is wide open and also offers camping, hiking, and swimming areas. You can visit some of the many springs the forest has to offer. Definitely stick around Florida for a bit.
I've heard stories over & over again from nomads that Florida is _not_ a friendly place for van/RVlife. They just want your money for paid campsites.
It absolutely is not I'm from Florida they don't want you sleeping in your car/rv anywhere.
Me & my Boyfriend love seeing the van life videos especially from you, you’re so authentic & your adventures make our day. 🩵
i needed your positivity today ty for helping me
Life is crazy. I first started watching you when I lived in Gainesville Florida and you were just heading back to Tucson. It just happened that I moved to Tucson shortly after you left and now I am in Tucson watching your videos in Florida. Thud video hit at a time of being homesick during the holidays so thank you for your service here. Also love that your videos have calamity and pure experience featured. You give the rawest realest travel vids. Safe travels always praying for your success
As a former van lifer. It's illegal to sleep in your car in Florida. I think it's a terrible place to van life. Plus that "WARM" turns into hot and humid as heck really quickly in a van if you go too further down south. Also northern Florida definitely gets cold. It's not until you reach Palm Beach County that you get year around warmth/ hot with occasional cold fronts in the winter months.
Wow
really? are you sure it is illegal to sleep in your car in florida?
@@ptgsdr589 Most places. Not nomad friendly for sure.
@@ptgsdr589it's not illegal for all parts of Florida
Yeah private property and private business are allowed to make their own rules in EVERY STATE. That is not unique to florida so just that doesn't mean it is illegal to sleep in your car. Is there a specific law in florida that says you cannot sleep in your car?
The South West coast of Florida is way easier to vanlife in my opinion . this is my 3rd winter here....love it here:)
yes for sure the cops got bigger fish to fry then harassing people in their car , like all of the bums overdosing and fast furious wackos running up and down the hi-way at breakneck speed in their loud cars lol
5:15 A white sandy beach!! 5:34 A beautiful sunset near water!! That area is soooo perfect!! Thanks for sharing.
SAD, but true it's not just the winter season on the east coast!
Merry Christmas Young Lady, here's wishing you a very Healthy Happy New Year!
Miss Alyssa,
Last year a few old bikers like myself took a foliage tour up into Maine. We found a few fellow bikers that had farms and no problems with us setting up tents. We stayed at two campgrounds that were already closed for the season but the officers we saw drive by never stopped. Maybe when you see a bunch of grey beards on old kicker bikes you think the worst and don't risk it or they just knew we'd be gone without leaving trash and a mess. The later is the real problem with "free" camping in America, too few respect the land and anyone else that will use it after they leave so we all lose. Like the new BS laws on videotaping inside of national parks requiring a costly permit, this government has forgotten it's the Land of the Free.
I do hope you come back to the east coast to see all the wonders they have and the old architecture. With so many good people all across this country and so many people living as you are, not everyone will find the open arms and welcome attitude.
Have a very Merry Christmas tonight and tomorrow Sweety, we will all look forward to watching you have a Healthy and Happy New Year with your new home. Blessings!
With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
That sounds so wonderful! You’ve sure lived a rich life
Merry Christmas to you 🎄
If you want to stay in FL just bounce around to the FL state parks, you can do two weeks at one then two weeks at another and so on…it’s a campground and it’s FL but you won’t be frozen. There are also some WMAs (water management areas) that offer free camping but there is a short window for you to stay.
Love you Alyssa, glad you're closer
Thanks for giving Jersey a shout out
🙏🏽 🤲🏽
Be careful sitting so close to the water. When an alligator charges it can grab your feet before you have a chance to move.
Thank you, you took the words right out of my mouth. Ambush Predators.
As she sat so close to the water, even before mentioning gator, I was scootin' back on in my chair.. these days, near every body of water has gator in it, thanks to mankind setting them loose in places, they weren't before. (Lake Los Angeles is just one that comes to mind, in Los Angeles, California. No one ever was able to catch that beast! and then I digress)
I'm more cautious of bodies of water, any more, especially those you cannot see through..
I imagine 'things' looking up from down 'there' saying... Mmmm SNACK!
Hard NOPE!😳
Yikes, little girl, be ever so careful. You're a bit too trusting, thinking that all people are as kind-hearted as you, be more cautious.. Merry Christmas ‼️ 🙏🎄🎅💖
Is it true that alligator taste like chicken?
Had a gator come through the campsite the other day. Keep an eye on you pets...
She's sitting on a raised platform, know it all..... I'm sure she has the common sense to not put herself in danger like that. She's a smart human.🙄
I know from following other vanlifers in FLA, that it's a tough place to boondock..it sounds like it's warmer here in jersey today than it is in florida! Safe travels, and merry Christmas, Alyssa! 🎅🎄❤️
I love cold weather! Summer is too much for me...
There are a lot of campsites and beachside parking along the Indian River! I've had friends park their vans over there before.
Motel parking lots! I’ve even used the pool. In fact I was talking a night swim once when a local police cruiser pulled into the lot and parked near the pool fence. I watched them exit the cruiser and make their way to the restaurant entrance.
Even tho Loves has 1 hour parking signs.. if you ask the staff they will tell you it’s no problem to stay overnight in back row spots.. they just don’t want non-customers loitering and staying for extended times. At least that has been my experience when car camping on east coast road trips. Just always go in and ask if it’s ok.. they sometimes will ask what car I’m in to make their manager aware but they’ve always been welcoming.
Good to know!
I had my first knock In 3 years couple months ago and was very unpleasant and made me angry by a Truck Stop worker. But I disciplined myself and left. Good seeing you Alyssa 😊
It’s seriously no fun at all!
I get the nock every now and then. But it’s mostly the sheriff. I don’t get told to move it’s just a check to verify I’m not up to no good
I think I feel what you're trying to get at with the unfortunate knock. It's both the idea that anyone would restrict your freedom to explore open land. And it's the trauma of someone exerting their "authority" over your freedom. You felt the control and the restriction on your freedom. It's a sad reality, yes, that there would be any restriction on access to open land. But if there were no restrictions enforced, the land would be taken over by homelessness, mentally unstable and drug users and seekers. And that's what they're trying to prevent. I feel your pain sweetheart. I've had the knock myself, more than once, and this is what I was talking about character-building opportunities. You handled yourself very graciously and responsibly. Win win for you. ❤❤❤
Alyssa! It's been a while since I've seen one of your videos. Your followers has grown 70k since. Congrats, that's awesome! I'm glad you got to florida. That's my state. Sorry you didn't have such a good experience. Sometimes it's better to camp out in places where there isn't other people camping out.
I did the van live too about 2 years ago in Florida and I had a great time. To be honest before I did it I came across your y.t channel and you had inspired me to do so. Back when you had the little white car. I was like "if this cute badass girl can do it, it could too" lol
I've been a year off the van life now and it was a great experience. I've learned a lot just by watching your videos at that moment in time as well. Btw be aware of the waters in Florida and the beach waters. Apparently we have crocodiles now swimming at the beach. Love your video and I'm glade you're still doing your thing!! Stay blessed and safe.
Please stay safe out there. ❤
Slept in hundreds if not thousands of places all over the country and the only time I've ever been run off is florida. It sucks because florida is cool and definitely is much warmer in the winter for us nomads. It's doable once you find enough places but it sucks that it's so hard to find quality spots in Florida. I have resorted to just staying in texas for the winter, much easier. Stay safe out there!
I’m a Florida’s I’m sorry for you guys nomadic stay. It wasn’t always like that here, I believe we’ve had such booming growth in population in last couple years. Thanks for you visit stay safe ❤🙏🏽🫶🏽
Seattle would have been a better choice
Your van interior looks super pretty! Do you have a video of the interior already? Very lovely what I've seen so far.
Also I’m just glad you made a video explaining how you did it down here in Florida. Definitely helps me out with where to park like crackle barrel because I didn’t know you could park there overnight especially since mine has two hotels right next to it ! As of rn Iv been staying at trail parks and havnt had an issue yet
I wouldnt have thought Florida would be cold in the winter. At least not that cold. I just got back to Az before Christmas after 10 weeks in TN camping. I had a lot of cold mornings, in the high teens, 20's and 30's. But by 10 am most days it was in the 60's. Do you have a little buddy heater? I hooked mine to a 20 gallon propane tank and that's what kept me warm. I would use about a gallon a night on low. Around $1 a day. Just a thought. Have fun and happy new year. Hoping 2024 has less migraines for you.
You should try to come to Southern California you can self camp in car at New Port and Santa Monica Beach safely.
I am a florida native for 23 years of my life and it really depends on where you go. You was better off going to saint pete beach, clearwater beach, and or honeymoon island cuz you can absolutely camp there because i use to fish and canoe there all night long without a pice disturbance. Im sorry you have to go through that but its not that bad here in florida it just depends on where you go cuz in some cities polices can be very nasty for no reason
Merry Christmas Alyssa 🎄
Merry Christmas to you Thomas :)
I'm from New Jersey. Your new van is beautiful always keep snacks in your van
Elizabeth, NewJersey 👍🏻
Travel for work a lot and half the time I have to sleep in my truck because I work disaster torn areas. Hotels either booked or no power so we have to camp out in the backside of malls. Couple snacks I always keep and cheap at a DG ... pretzels, PB cookies, vanilla cookies, bananas, water, Gatorade, spam (hey I like it lol), mustard and bread. All stuff no refrigeration needed.
I also had a hard time finding places in Florida and was ready to get back to the forests lol the beaches are nice but it gets old quick when your used to actual camps and less people.
Beautiful sites none the least. Loving seeing you shine in all types of weather. Merry Christmas 🌨❄️🎄
Honestly You take My breath away I can barely breathe what I hear your videos😢
Weirdo
Thanks for sharing your journey with us… you always find your true north!
Merry Christmas Alyssa! And here’s to an even better,more adventurous 2024!😃 Stay safe & keep just being you!
Mr.D 😎⛄️🌲❄️☀️
You did a great job on your van it’s beautiful.
Merry Christmas 🎉 Alyssa, hope your enjoying your travels. Florida? Yeah it does get cold in Florida but you have a very reliable ride and your spirit is phenomenal. Thank you for tagging us along for the ride I do enjoy the country and places you visit they are very beautiful. Florida is on my bucket list as well as Goergia and South Carolina lol. Safe travels and be well. Take care my lovie And Have a verry Merry New Year! BE SAFE watch out for the gators they are very fast!
Go to Arizona where you were before. Winterisblu should be heading that direction soon. He’s freezing in Utah right now. Looks like he’s enjoying himself though but will finding warmer Wx soon.
See, I would MUCH rather be cold than warm. You can always put more clothes/ blankets on but but you can only take so much off 😂😂
I don't believe in "callousing" oneself. We are already far too calloused as it is. And because you can go where you want maybe go someplace warmer. No need to suffer! Maybe go see Mateo. Merry Christmas lovely girl!!! ☮♥
Merry Christmas Alyssa. As always stay safe.
Merry Christmas to you my friend, holidays can be tough with the cold and all the mental stuff that comes with that-I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my heart ❤️
Thanks you, this is a hard part of the year for me. 13 years ago today is when I proposed to my late wife. It doesn't get any easier. You're the best Alyssa. Thankful to have a friend like you
Love's truck stops are still a great place to park overnight. We use Love's for our vanlife travels. Texas to Nevada so far. Never traveled East Coast, never will.
Glad you made it easy. The sand is different from the west. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
I'm not too far from you I'm in Petersburg
Yes im from florida too and lake city only 30 min from me and our whether is up and down lol
thanks for the video it's nice to see you on the east coast my sister was sleeping in her jeep for a few months here in Kentucky and Ohio and found it hard to find a place to park so it must be the east coast all together. be safe and Merry Christmas
Welcome to Florida the only places you can really go and not get the knock is off grid places in Florida. Happy Holidays 🎄
I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love you bunches! 🥰
Alyssa, your van can park almost anywhere. Try street parking in neighborhoods especially near colleges. Try hospital parking near ER.
No to all of that
Yes It's awesome down here in S Texas right now other than a few rainy and humid days...Theres plenty of places to park and also some cheap campgrounds...
Don’t worry - We have been trying to figure out this early cold weather too! Asking the same questions. Enjoy!
In California they post those daylight signs as well but I stayed at one of those for two weeks. I am from the south and yep, they don’t play about anything. You right the places that you want to stay at you can’t cause rules have overtaken the south.
Daaang girl!!!
Get away from the edge of the water!!😮🧐
I was at one of our resorts in Florida walking back from checking in and my grandbabies and i were walking back to our room. The kids were hanging around a small pond within the resort and wouldn't you know it. Here comes an alligator swimming towards them. Now mind you they were young at the time so they seen no urgency to run away. Till i yelled at them to get away from the water. Talk about being scared out of my wits!!!🥴🥺🫥😱😵😵💫
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY DEAR FRIEND! ❄️🎄🎅
Please stay safe so we can meet up again.😂☺️❤️❤️❤️ Miss you!
10:20 the sad part is I see both sides of it, with people that don't know how to clean up after themselves but isn't that what we paid government to do to actually do something rather than just go around and harass and police those that are not bothering anybody? but in the end law enforcement and government did not pay for this land, Americans did, with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, we shouldn't have to pay for it again, and we certainly should not be told we can only enjoy it when they say we can.
Merry Christmas Alyssa. I lived on the east coast but I’m not a fan of there except Washington DC. When you come back west and if you stop in Vegas the Cracker Barrel is on Silverton resort’s land. You will need to check in with the concierge at the resort and you should be good to go. Oh and if you do come this way Starbucks and lunch are on me. Again Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
go to national and state forests- some of them you can stay for a long time as its hunting season
They charge
not when its dispersed. and some of teh campsite arent that much.@@AnitaCoyle
That blanket comforter looks really cozy, could you post a link to where I could get it?
If you ever come back to Fl you should visit genny springs happy holidays ❤
I love your soul, your spirit, I think I love everything about you. 💕
There is wide open areas to park at night in the Ocala National Forest in the mid state and the Apalachicola National Forest up in the panhandle part of the state. Also there's numerous State Forest areas around everywhere.
Happy Sunday and Merry Christmas Eve Alyssa! I am loving your van life journey! I hate being cold too! I am so happy that you have your ideal vehicle for van lifting and traveling!
It was in the 60’s at night in Texas but after tonight will be in the 30’s stay warm & merry Christmas
This young lady is so brave!!! On your own in remote places....nope, as a female, I'd never😂 perhaps I watch too much crime network. Be safe always, brave young soul❤
I think it's scarier to be surrounded by people.
Van life on the east coast is a challenge. The no parking overnight signs are up in a lot of scenic places. Cities areas where residential building are better with plenty of street parking. Once you are inside (stealth) very little people know you are inside or care that you are inside. I’m in New York. Safe travels my new friend.
I thought about driving somewhere south but it's honestly not much warmer at night compared to where I'm at now so I figured I'll stay put for winter and start driving when it's better weather all over
Go down around Ocala natural Forest . They have BMO land . There is BMO land in Florida
Most small towns are good for a one night . Walmart a one nighter .Ask a church where you could sleep a night . Most would probably say yes . There is always the beach . They are not so busy this time of year .I've seen flipping teens in Florida . This is an elnio year wat damp and cold . Go farther south .
I’m from the east coast and there are some nice places to go camping like PA and West Virginia up on the mountains but unfortunately most places you have to pay to stay each night if you get lucky to get a spot or call to make reservations which sucks. Definitely should come to the east coast when the weather gets nice cause it gets very cold this time of year. Safe travels and stay safe out there.
the outer banks has a ton on places to car camp. we did it last year. our hotels fell through. best three week trip ive ever been on!
Trust your gut when u felt that goin east was a bad idea...😊
I'm in NH on the coast. Winter luckily hasn't been bad here so far this year 😊
Thanks for taking the chance and sharing everything, appreciate keeping it authentic to.. great content ❤
We've had good luck with Loves truck stops. We always go in and ask nicely if we can stay and park. Never had them say no. But, we've never van-camped in Florida.
You always find the most beautiful looking spots!
Goodmorning, Merry Christmas. Had to work this morning turned on the TV, saw your upload. Nice way to start Christmas. Hoping the Eastcoast will be kinder to you. Take care.
Merry Christmas have a good day at work
Glad to see that at least you’re on the roll again.
Merry Christmas!
Harbor freight has a mosquito net for a garage door (cheap). You can cut one up for the windows & doors. Works good
I haven't had a chance to comb thru your vids yet but do you have a video of your day to day activities. such as wake up, where you shower or wash up, what you do for work/type of income opportunities you have, hobbies you do after work, and finally your nightly routine. I plan to go full time van life in about three years and I am curious as to how you pay for this type of fulltime lifestyle and what a day in the life of a van lifer/nomad would look like. TIA for any info and advice. safe and happy travels to you. =D
...a few moments later... as i posted this comment, a video of yours popped up on my feed of how you make money. lol.
I went camping in Florida same time as you. It was super cold for sure. I thought maybe that was unusual for Florida that time of year
Safe and happy travels to you ❤ come to Utah in the Spring time. It’s beautiful here and the weather is perfect.
That beach 🏖️ was so magical!
I love the music you pick! What song were you playing around the 12 min mark?
Merry Christmas Alyssa. I really felt for you being moved off from that beach. Sooo annoying.
Loved the music you played for this video!
as a floridan, Ive never van lifed but always wanted to and heard that this state is not the place to do it.. so sorry what happened to you love! Stay safe xoxo
I loved your kovea heater and bought one, but it didn't come with the petro can. Did you say you found another petro can you can use that wasn't kovea?
Love this young lady best TH-cam attitude and personality she isn't wishy washy, meaning stuck up with funny ways, shout out too your parents for raising you right❤.
So true ! Exactly my thoughts. She owns her decisions. Can't find that quality in too many people today
You want to camp on a beach? Port Bolivar aka Crystal Beach off the ferry in Galveston TX. You just need a $10 permit that you can score at Katy's or one of the gas stations. It's usually nice and not crowded.
East coast has so much to offer Alyssa. Gotta wait till April or May for around North Carolina or so. The NE is still cold till late May or so. Just be careful hun. Don't want anything bad to happen to ya.
Remember to choose wisely!
Mel.
Lake city where ur post says you are is beautiful!!! Theres gilchrist blue springs n like 3 more beautiful springs to visit. Also ft white lil town has beautiful houses on well kept farms n the most friendly animals…
Glad you’re finding some beautiful places out there. The east is great in its own way, but there are so many people.
Alyssa Wishing you a Merry Merry Christmas you are my inspiration and I wish you have a wonderful wonderful Holidays💗🎄🎄😀😀
Happy holidays to you ❤️
Just saying' ... A. Cops are Not Nice girl! They are Tyrants, & do not give a shiit about you.
As a North Dakotan, I laughed when you said nothing makes you more mad than being cold... Because I deal with seven months of winter, shitty winter driving, blizzards, etc. And I HATE it. I desperately want to move to the South.
Hi Alyssa I am so sorry you got the knock I've NEVER got the knock and I've been camping around the country for over 30 yrs your best bet is to go stealth camp in the Neighbor hoods and just be up and gone before the day gets busy and same thing in the businesses that's just a great way to go boon docking Good luck girl I'm a Fan always #Alyssa Rules the Car camping
It gets cold in northern FL go further south. I used to stay on the west coast and go down to the keys.
I'm here in Central Florida and no to street parking or overnight beach parking in costal towns. Most people are parking in their driveway and the street is for a visting guest. You don't see cars bumper to bumper parking on residential/suburbs streets. For overnight parking Cracker Barrel, mid size hotel parking lot, some apartment complexes, car repair places, Waffle House. I was here over three months before I got a knock. The police were nice but explained the area has a lot of break in which is why they check out everybody. The police here constantly pull people over for everything and anything. I lived in an apartment here for 15 years. The police patrolled our complex daily as part of their beat. The police questioned me one morning as I left my apartment and got into my car at midnight. I explained I lived there and was headed to my night shift job. I had to show my license, registration and insurance. So yes people who are housed get bothered by the police too. People have been living in vehicles in Florida for years. It's not easy because police actually patrol most of not all businesses and areas. They check out suspicious vehicles or abandoned vehicles. They will question you and ask you to leave if there are signs or you are loitering. It's not like the west coast where police do not respond to anything unless it is a gunshot victim or dead body. I traveled the west coast and while it was definitely easier to overnight park there was so much property crime and theft. Plus the amount of non running vehicles and trash strewn everywhere. Florida is a tourist state and has tons of lodging that collect taxes that go to bettering our services. So that is why no camping and no overnight parking allowed.
Ft. Lauderdale ! I suggest it highly!
It’s not as crazy as Miami
But it’ll be close if u wanna visit
And the tempts will be higher and the c.b. Restraunts are close to the beach !
LOVE the music in all your videos!
Hey have you seen or been at a stickees or chuckees supposed to be a big gas station ??
Such beautiful and picturesque locations only enhance your beauty.
Thank you for sharing
Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year