My CREEPIEST experiences whilst living in a VAN
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Trust your instincts. If the situation makes you nervous, leave.
Thankyou Cindy. EVERY Guardian/ parent/ woman living/ traveling alone TRUST YOUR INSTINCS PLEASE. And please for your own sanity and safety go on TH-cam and checkout Gavin De BECKER interviews and BOOKS called: Gift Of Fear
Protecting the Gift
Fearless
Beauty bites beast
sketch book - I agree. I think Debecker is someone I saw interviewed on a talk show probably 30 years ago now, and he said, “If confronted and restrained by anyone, NEVER, EVER, let them take you to a second place! The second place is where something bad will happen, meaning fight to the death to NOT allow anyone to take you to a second place because likely your fate can be death there regardless! A predator is more likely to retreat from a “first” location if resisted, than a secluded second place! Stuck with me for life and I raised all my kids to impress on them the same!
Hi sister I m indian I want information I come to thair italy village for pr. So what is process?
Yes,always trust ur instincts.
Read the book “The Gift of Fear”. Your gut instincts are there for a reason. You can sense danger from subtle signs before consciously knowing why and it should be respected because it can save your life.
You are wise beyond your years and adventure is part of the “good” life. As an 80 yr old who has seen a lot I say “ you go girl”
As you say "go by your gut feeling" -- so much better being safe than sorry. If any suspicion just move to another spot, regardless.
Even as a young man, I was always careful where I spent the night alone with at least some protection, early on in a tent and later in a van. At least in a van, you have time to reach for a weapon. But being isolated just add a layer of uncertainty and invitation to somethig possible. Meeting a crazy person is just a matter of chance. It's better to plan your stops knowing you are surrounded by others. There are just too many stories of people being attacked. Stay safe.
In the UK if you carry a weapon for self protection you can get fined quite heavily and if you actually use it you will end up in prison unless you can afford the most expencive lawyers .
That's funny. I am a woman and never have any weapon and still feel safe. Don't have a dog either. To be honest my biggest fear is to be caught by the authorities because it is mostly illegal to sleep anywhere else than campgrounds or camper parking grounds. There are more and more controls here and fines get higher and higher.
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This.
This needs to be said LOUDLY for those in the back.
_We are no smarter than any victim who has lost their life, or worse._ People are not victims because of stupidity or naïvety. They are exactly like us.
yes yes. also this "women shouldn't be travelling alone" thought really only pushes blame onto the victims once again.. It's sad
It's not about itelligence. It's about the fact that one of the biggest dangers to women is men. It's just the simple truth. I don't like it but I know it's the reality. I'm intelligent. I'm still in danger. It's not my fault. It just is.
@@user-wh5ir4fo4r Thank you for rewriting what I said three years ago.
I’m always so sorry to hear these sorts of reports . As a big bloke I have taken for granted my freedoms. Must admit I’m always conscious of women feeling uncomfortable , will cross the street or turn off onto another path so women don’t feel threatened . That’s really sad but guess it’s what things have come too. I think most women realise that men are fine, it’s just a few and they are a disgrace to decent blokes.
I know most of us would do anything to help anybody , male or female ❤️.
I’ve just watched your video to the end. Your statistics are not surprising to me . I spent twenty years as a Police Officer and rarely dealt with situations where a stranger was the offender.
I realise that my comments are from a male perspective , but women should never be told what they can’t achieve. The list is endless of women ,who have and continue to achieve greatness. Most decent men will congratulate, celebrate , support and be in awe of what women do. Im personally hugely grateful to one woman ... my Mum , bless her ! 🙏🏻👏.
Thank you sir! As a young girl, you have no idea how much this means to me. Im glad there are still men like you.
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I dont think he was a nice guy .I think he was trying to lull you into a false sense of security.
He should never have come near the van let alone look inside. Life is life and I think you should always prepared for the worse
and you should always be alert and listen to your gut feelings
And I think that applys to you.go anyware but you must be always be cautious ⚠️ .I speak from experience .stay safe 😂😂❤❤
The simp is soooooo strong with you, my man. 😂 ❤😊
Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. I appreciate your attitude of supporting other women and encouraging us to leave our “ comfort zone” and experience the world. Be happy and safe in your travels!
Be well. Stay safe out there. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings always. I’m a 43 year old man who lives in the eastern U.S. who has traveled alone a lot. I have found myself in uneasy situations where I have had bad vibes either from the place I was hiking or camping or from a person or people in the area I was at. Men don’t get harassed as much as women, but I have been afraid of some situations before. I knew if I didn’t leave something terrible might happen. Always follow your instincts.
Other women who ‘van life’ talk about having a ‘pee jar’ & she wee’ and not leaving their vehicles after dark.
Yes, but also don't assume daylight is perfectly safe. Be aware of your surroundings and have a backup plan to camp in the event you have to leave. A dog gives a sense of security, but if you get out to let him go potty in the night?
Thankyou Edna. Also on ebay you can buy silicone funnel for women to do a wee in- that way women don't splash anywhere.
@@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook yes I call it the equalizer
What if they need to blow mud?
@@serenakoleno9338thank God my dog goes at 11 am, maybe late afternoon, and then in evening about 7p. Never at night. She's not a big water drinker. Males gulp and then have to pee all over the place. She's a great dog for nomad life.
Please be safe, don’t take unnecessary chances. Evil can appear suddenly and in any kind of place. These are scary stories, they could have turned really bad. God bless you and your dog.
I AGREE, WHY DOES THE WOMAN ALWAYS GET BLAMED FOR SOMEONE ELSES CRAZINESS. HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEAR MARINA.
Patriarchy?
I don't think they are being blamed but it must be said that evil is walking around you every where. Women are targeted by these people over men because they can be intimated much easier [especially if Alone] than men! A single woman camping alone is A screaming invitation for very much badness. Yes, you can travel alone but just know that your potential for negative encounters is so much higher! It's just a fact! So yes, it is a bit naive to do things such as this alone and stats don't mean anything! Foe her to say that "a woman alone" can be applied to other situations such as every day life like work is essentially childish. In the woods alone,you have nobody who is going to respond.
I'm just saying, if you're a woman and want to do things such as this, that's great! But, please, please be responsible and stay armed. Ye, A gun! Just forstarters! Become so proficient with it that it's like an extension of your body!
Hone your instincts! Sharpen your senses, especially night vision and hearing.
Tell someone where you are going and poss n itenerary. Have a backup plan, redundancies! I don't think anyone's blaming women from wanting to do things like thes, epecially not me!
I'm just saying, be realistic that you're not gonna change the fact that there are crazy people out there. Evil is out there everywhere a woman alone. You're putting yourself out there in a situation. Unlike a city setting where you have no recourse, no response team, just you, for Gods sakes be armed.
Don't be naive be armed.
I don't mean justa knife, I mean a gun! If You are one of these staunch opposers of guns. And you don't like the idea of having a gun, don't be doing thdon't be Going Out there because you're setting yourself up fodisaster.
I don't think they are being blamed but it must be said that evil is walking around you every where. Women are targeted by these people over men because they can be intimated much easier [especially if Alone] than men! A single woman camping alone is A screaming invitation for very much badness. Yes, you can travel alone but just know that your potential for negative encounters is so much higher! It's just a fact! So yes, it is a bit naive to do things such as this alone and stats don't mean anything! Foe her to say that "a woman alone" can be applied to other situations such as every day life like work is essentially childish. In the woods alone,you have nobody who is going to respond.
I'm just saying, if you're a woman and want to do things such as this, that's great! But, please, please be responsible and stay armed. Ye, A gun! Just forstarters! Become so proficient with it that it's like an extension of your body!
Hone your instincts! Sharpen your senses, especially night vision and hearing.
Tell someone where you are going and poss n itenerary. Have a backup plan, redundancies! I don't think anyone's blaming women from wanting to do things like thes, epecially not me!
I'm just saying, be realistic that you're not gonna change the fact that there are crazy people out there. Evil is out there everywhere a woman alone. You're putting yourself out there in a situation. Unlike a city setting where you have no recourse, no response team, just you, for Gods sakes be armed.
Don't be naive be armed.
I don't mean justa knife, I mean a gun! If You are one of these staunch opposers of guns. And you don't like the idea of having a gun, don't be doing thdon't be Going Out there because you're setting yourself up fodisaster.
I don't think they are being blamed but it must be said that evil is walking around you every where. Women are targeted by these people over men because they can be intimated much easier [especially if Alone] than men! A single woman camping alone is A screaming invitation for very much badness. Yes, you can travel alone but just know that your potential for negative encounters is so much higher! It's just a fact! So yes, it is a bit naive to do things such as this alone and stats don't mean anything! Foe her to say that "a woman alone" can be applied to other situations such as every day life like work is essentially childish. In the woods alone,you have nobody who is going to respond.
I'm just saying, if you're a woman and want to do things such as this, that's great! But, please, please be responsible and stay armed. Ye, A gun! Just forstarters! Become so proficient with it that it's like an extension of your body!
Hone your instincts! Sharpen your senses, especially night vision and hearing.
Tell someone where you are going and poss n itenerary. Have a backup plan, redundancies! I don't think anyone's blaming women from wanting to do things like thes, epecially not me!
I'm just saying, be realistic that you're not gonna change the fact that there are crazy people out there. Evil is out there everywhere a woman alone. You're putting yourself out there in a situation. Unlike a city setting where you have no recourse, no response team, just you, for Gods sakes be armed.
Don't be naive be armed.
I don't mean justa knife, I mean a gun! If You are one of these staunch opposers of guns. And you don't like the idea of having a gun, don't be doing thdon't be Going Out there because you're setting yourself up fodisaster.
I don't think they are being blamed but it must be said that evil is walking around you every where. Women are targeted by these people over men because they can be intimated much easier [especially if Alone] than men! A single woman camping alone is A screaming invitation for very much badness. Yes, you can travel alone but just know that your potential for negative encounters is so much higher! It's just a fact! So yes, it is a bit naive to do things such as this alone and stats don't mean anything! Foe her to say that "a woman alone" can be applied to other situations such as every day life like work is essentially childish. In the woods alone,you have nobody who is going to respond.
I'm just saying, if you're a woman and want to do things such as this, that's great! But, please, please be responsible and stay armed. Ye, A gun! Just forstarters! Become so proficient with it that it's like an extension of your body!
Hone your instincts! Sharpen your senses, especially night vision and hearing.
Tell someone where you are going and poss n itenerary. Have a backup plan, redundancies! I don't think anyone's blaming women from wanting to do things like thes, epecially not me!
I'm just saying, be realistic that you're not gonna change the fact that there are crazy people out there. Evil is out there everywhere a woman alone. You're putting yourself out there in a situation. Unlike a city setting where you have no recourse, no response team, just you, for Gods sakes be armed.
Don't be naive be armed.
I don't mean justa knife, I mean a gun! If You are one of these staunch opposers of guns. And you don't like the idea of having a gun, don't be doing thdon't be Going Out there because you're setting yourself up fodisaster.
I have been abused more from family members than strangers! I refuse to let crazy people to stop me fro doing what I want to do. I always am aware of my surroundings and take steps to be safe.
I grew up abused by people we knew. I also grew up in SoCal which is a dumpster fire. I do things like going to my passenger side, putting my stuff in, and then walking around the car to the driver side to get in. Then I know it's all clear. I do lots of things like that because I learned long ago to look over my shoulder.
Thank you for sharing and your advice is spot-on. Since I started solo camping as an almost middle-aged woman (mostly across the SW of the US) many people ask me if I carry I gun. (Because unfortunately, Americans seem to love their guns.) My answer is always that my very best weapon is what is between my ears. Using one's common sense and exercising a willingness to trust your intuition are very important, as is knowing it's okay to "not be nice." Two years ago I was trying to find a trailhead in southern Colorado about 5 miles up a mountain road. Three miles in, a man appears out of the woods. He did not "look" like a hiker. Dressed all in black, arms scratched and somewhat bloody, with a large bandage on his forehead. He flagged me down and seeing both his hands were full of random trash, I rolled my window down about 2". He told me he had camped down a side road and his car battery was dead and he needed a jump. I told him if he'd tell me where, I would drive down and call the highway patrol to come and assist him. He seemed startled that I was not willing to accompany him down into the woods, alone. "You won't help me?" Yes, I replied, and "I will help you in exactly the way I've described." Which I did. I got all of the details and drove down to where I had cell reception and called in some assistance for him. I suspect he just a regular person, perhaps down on his luck, living out of his vehicle, but who knows? Regardless, it was a good reminder that even had he "looked" the part, say in regular camping clothes, etc, I would still have needed to react the same way. The fight for equality continues in all aspects of life and adventuring is not exempt. Happy and safe continued travels!
Thank you for the comment “ it’s okay not to be nice”........that resonates with me SO much
I have been brought up by my parents to always be polite to people ( which I invariably am) That said, I have encountered too many close calls, none of which I instigated
I am in my 50’s now & STILL find it difficult to hold the perpetrator accountable when they are clearly in the wrong.
I shall make it my mission ( should I ever need to heed your words again. Hopefully NOT) to convince myself how valid these words are
That & I have three dogs to protect me too now
That was a definite set up.
girl, i would have kept on driving right past that crazy man. no way in hell i would have stopped, let alone rolled my window down AN INCH.
Very good point about strangers committing only 6% of violent assaults on women. My experience supports this, people I knew assaulted me but I have rarely been assaulted by a stranger. Strangers can be creepy but rarely as dangerous as acquaintances, friends and family. Sad but true.
Strangers can be extremely dangerous. Always be aware of who's out there, have pepper spray, loud body alarm & more on you. Some men see women alone out in isolation as an opportunity to do things they wouldn't normally. Turn the tables on them.
@@kit2130 not as dangerous as the people who you think you know.
@@marrlena947 in my life, strangers have been more dangerous
@@kit2130 Thank you for sharing, we obviously cannot agree on this topic. But statistically speaking a woman is more likely to be murdered by someone she knows rather than a stranger
This is so true, and one of the reasons I just go ahead and camp solo despite the potential dangers. I am more likely to be abused staying at home with a partner, statistically speaking (this is in Aus, at least).
And men say "we're not all bad" like it helps. Of course we know not all men are bad but for the sake of safety, we have to assume they are. So glad nothing escalated in your stories and that you are here and well to tell them!
All men are the same
OH BOY! Good video. I took a 50 day, 2.300 mile bike trip, around the American west. We started out in a group of 9 people with a leader who had made the trip twice before. Three very creepy things happened in the 50 days and all three times I was far from alone. For brevity I will leave out a lot of detail:
#1 As we were camping in a group of nine in a city park. Off in the distance (over a football field away) I saw an OBVIOUSLY disturbed young man heading straight for our group. I went straight in my tent. He made a bee line straight to my tent and tried to unzip it in front of the whole group who proceeded to stop him. I was crouched inside with a knife in my hand. It all happened in 60 seconds. The group found this hilarious. I did not. He was incidentally, the local high school football star, who turned to drugs after his great career.
#2 One of the women and I were very tired. 50+ miles a day and we couldn't get our periods. We asked the leader if we could rest a day. He said no. The group went on without us and we said we'll catch up.
One night of rest was enough. we both got our periods, felt rested and set out to catch up. At a town we went into the only restaurant/bar. A guy with a pickup offered to drive us to the next town where we knew the group was camping. We put our bikes in the truck and off we went for a 20 mile ride. He took a "detour" to "look at some land" down a dirt road. I instantly realized his intentions were not good and since there were TWO OF US I assumed he was armed. I could hear his thoughts and I was terrified. This was reflected in my body language. I immediately spread my shoulders and knees and put my hands on my thighs. He immediately turned the truck around and took us to the group. Never saying another word the whole way.
#3 The group broke up. The other woman and I carried on alone to finish the trip. We camped in another city park surrounded by 20-25 other campers including one of the men from the trip who was, like us determined to finish. I got a bad feeling about the local young men in the park when I was on my way to the toilets. Exhausted, I fell asleep in the tent with the big cook pot we carried right next to my head. In the middle of the night I heard a very loud noise! BOOM! Exhausted I went back to sleep. In the morning we got out of our tents, the other woman and I. We discovered that those local young men had been throwing golf balls at us and only us. We were surrounded by 45 golf balls. If the pot had not been right by my head one of them would have hit my face. We continued on and finished the trip. One of the best experiences of my life!
Several years later I found a book about two women who took the exact same bike trip we did. The Book is called "Strange Piece of Paradise" By Terri Jentz. She and her companion camped in all the places we did. All the public parks. In one of the parks, a local man ran over both their tents with his pick-up and proceeded to hack them up with an ax. They both survived. One woman was permanently blinded but still became a doctor. He was not caught. Terri Jentz went back some years later and solved the case herself and wrote the book. But by this time the statute of limitations had expired and he was never prosecuted for what he did that night.
Wow 🥺 glad you made it out safely. Thank you for the book recommendation. 🙏🏻
There's no statute of limitations on attempted murder and or a felony batter. So that doesn't make sense.
@@FarmerFpv state by state but there's no point in arguing until you've read the book.
@@FarmerFpv interesting videos i subbed
king kong - There’s no “state by state” on the statute of limitations on attempted murder (35 years in law)! There’s only corrupted local prosecutors and court systems ... which is VERY evident (or should be) in exactly what’s unfolding before us today!
Hey. Thanks for sharing these, its good to hear these stories from another woman whose had so much experience solo camping. I have had one particularly creepy experience recently, where I was sleeping in the back of my car (a four-wheel drive wagon) in a national park area in Australia. Not a camp ground, but a place on the beach where there were a few other people camping. I arrived before sunset, cooked my dinner, walked on the beach, before retiring to my car to read. A group of men were camped near me. It was fine until one creepy, disrespectful (possibly drunk) man decided he would knock on my car at 1am in the morning to wake me up and ask if I was 'ok'. It really freaked me out, he made me so uncomfortable as I had been fast asleep and it was the middle of the night. I told him I was fine, but he hung around my car on his phone, with his phone light shining through my windows. Then the creepy man finally left and I was drifting back to sleep when he came back, woke me up again, and tried to initiate a conversation with me about where I was from and what I was doing. It was about 2am by this point. I yelled at him, asking him why he kept harassing me while I was trying to sleep. He then walked away from my car but his creepiness had freaked me out, so I left and went to park up at a different beach. Didn't get much sleep that night- but I have camped solo quite a lot over the years, and that was my first unpleasant and creepy experience. There were quite a few other campers around, however, so although it was uncomfortable it didn't feel too unsafe as I wasn't completely alone.
this makes me mad, how this guy thought it had ok to harass you. Disgusting behaviour really, and nobody stopped him which is even worse. Glad you are ok!
@@WildSheGoes Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I was pretty mad too, but I guess as women travellers we (unfortunately) have to experience these kinds of things from time to time. Argh, the patriarchal system that makes men feel it is ok to treat women like this! But I am happy to see lots of us getting out there and doing what we want regardless.
Your video did make sense Marina. Well done for sharing your experiences and your thoughts on the subject. Like you said bad things can happen to anyone at anytime. All anybody can do is put things in place to limit the chances of things happening and prepare themselves for the worst but hope for the best. A few tips I always give anyone who wants to travel alone in a van is convert the van out so that you can get access to the driver’s seat from the back of the van without having to get out. Park facing towards the exit of wherever you’ve parked so that you don’t have to reverse your vehicle and never park up so that you could be blocked in.
Good to see you happy and well.
Keep smiling and stay safe🙂
Wow lots of info there. 😑
Not safe anywhere there are crazy humans😁. Spend alot of time in nature, and have many stories of being attacked. But it is humans that are dangerous. Bad things happening everyday now, human rights being trampled on. Be well and safe, nice share too.
OK I just got to the end of the video. Realizing that there are predators out there looking for women victims is not meant to incapacitate us or keep us from living, it is meant to alert us to the fact that danger is reality in this life. I have no fear and I go wherever I want I need to go but I do so with wisdom and caution not leaving myself in a situation where I can become a victim. Yes it is unfair that women have to feel this way but we are not in heaven yet and we simply have to deal with the reality that there are psychopaths around and we need to avoid them and identify them, even when they pretend to be friendly to get us to lower our guard. Being like this has not stopped me from living but it has kept me from becoming prey. So when I suggest this to you as an older woman it is only to help you stay safe not to restrict your life. Let’s just say there’s a way to go camping and a way not to. There is a way to use a public ladies room and a way not to. I have so many stories of when guys came after me that I could fill a 500 page book with it. But I thank God that my angels kept me safe and that most of these occasions happened when there was a way of escape and other people around. I’m sad to hear about the girl hiker who went missing. This happens so often lately. Again have no fear just be wise and listen to the soft voice of God when he tells you to go a different way or avoid something. Be safe. Love and peace be with you.
I live in a beautiful tourist town. I've gone hiking alone and have never had a problem, only tourists trying to stop me every five feet asking for directions. 🙄 I think it's horrible that anyone tell a woman not to be independent. I've traveled to and moved to new places totally on my own and they have been the best experiences of my life. We should be changing the narrative and directing the warnings toward the perpetrators. The unsafe experiences I've had have all been around men I knew. Watching videos of women traveling alone helped me to see that the world is a safe place. We just have to stay aware and use our intuition. Great info!💗
I watch another TH-camr (female and young) who travels quite often alone in a van and sleeps in isolated places. It makes me very uneasy. Plus she's pretty which could draw attention to herself. But even if she were male, I would feel uneasy. But for whatever reasons, I get an extremely uncomfortable feeling for her. In her videos, she often has her van wide open, she has appeared to even sleep with her back doors wide open. No matter how safe you might feel in a location, you really should take precautions. Because you just never know and sh*t happens....
I think I know who you are talking about, I think it’s not good that she shows this because it can influence younger people incorrectly. I appreciate that this TH-cam talks about the creepiest interacts and how to be safe.
living in a van ( I lived in my van for years with my dogs) , makes you more aware and "street wise" which has to be a good thing, life is not all roses and rainbows ,the reality is that we do have to be aware of risks but that doesn't mean we shouldn't live an adventurous life , I believe in listening to your gut , but also the rules you had are really important too , not leaving your boots outside etc, but really its about choice , everyone should be free to live life the way they want to and not judge others , life is short so we should seize the day xxx
Also. If the vibe is way of. By all means, leave the boots behind
i can seize the day in my house with alarms, locks, and cameras 😂
I am really glad that those events didn't keep you from traveling by yourself and experiencing so many wonderful things! And I'm glad you are safe and that you are continuing your life of freedom and travel in so many different areas.
Thanks for the video and your sage advice. You were considerate in sharing your experience, and intelligent in your interpretation of it.
I'm glad that eventually everything turned out to be ok .
So glad that everything was ok in the end. Canterbury is normally a lovely place, you will get a few weirdos anywhere you go, I also love the fact that you can swear like a trooper when needed!! :-)
Canterbury is not a nice place, especially in the night...
@@katrinav.8503 Canterbury is lovely anytime but Every single place in every country has their ‘weirdos’
Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you made it out of those situations safely.
I am sorry that happened to you. Thank you for sharing. Great video!
This is how you travel... good situational awareness. I've run out of several sites because of creepy circumstances but I leave and so it's problem solved.
This was something I was always curious about on your travels. I admire you for being so free and exploring beautiful places. I hope to follow your footsteps here in the America.
Happy New Year Marina. Your first story made me more concerned than the last.
Stay safe.
To get to the heart ❤️ of this problem, those of us who are men have to do a MUCH better job of challenging and teaching other men (and boys) who show any signs of disrespect towards women and girls. This includes role modelling and supporting each other to challenge gender stereotypes that are unhealthy or unsafe for both men and women.
Please be prepared to intervene, directly or indirectly, if you see someone harassing or threatening a woman. The goal is to buy time and create opportunity for the woman to leave or get somewhere safe. That’s right Sir Lancelot, it’s not your job to ‘rescue’ the damsel in distress. Unless they make a specific request, women can take care of that part themselves.
If our guy culture is part of the problem then we can and damn well should be part of the solution.
Safe travels to all ❤️.
Just did a quick search on Esther. I admire her adventorous life hiking around europe as i would love to do what she was doing...i really support and wish more people men, women, solo or couples just living an alternative lifestyle, backpacking, hitchiking or vanlifing around. i pray and send positive thoughts into the universe hoping Ester is ok and turns up safe and sound.
People rob "posh" places. Poor places have nothing to steal...So glad you are sharing your stories. God Bless. ALWAYS lock your doors! 🙂
Great message, thanks and keep on inspiring! 💛
Great to see you back Marina! Take care in your future travels when this pandemic nightmare is over. I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
Some of these stories had the hair on my neck stand up. I find it amazing that you do what you do and are not scared. I envy it so much. I don't even like walking alone where I live. I have been chased before and when I was a child someone tried to snatch me at a park and I think it's stuck with me. I even used to hate getting taxis home from being out with friends. Horrible. So yeah, I envy your strength and lack of paranoia. I am very much non trusting 🤣
Such a shame that you feel so intimidated and fearfull like that. What an inditement of the anti social behaviour of those around you.
@@Gilespargiter yep where I live there have been a lot of murders, robberies, attacks and rapes. So it's very difficult to trust people.
Great video! Thanks Marina ❤️
Good Video Marina, I remember the last event you mentioned removing. Happy Travels & New year! ✌️😷
Being a ex manager who ran a pub on her own , I know exactly what you are saying. We don't all have a man to support us so I did it solo & if I hadn't waited for a man I would never have experience some of the best experiences of pub life. I always trusted my gut 🤗 my next adventure will be camping in my car with my fur baby Amy being a single woman will not stop me living life 😊 I'm very careful & like you I don't put myself in dodgy situations .. Walk away ,drive away but stay safe. I wish you all the very best for 2021 & your video was well detailed thank you for sharing.
The video showing negative and positive experiences works for me.
I believe the 4th guy was looking for an opportunity.
The inside of your van was none of his business, and as you say, he seemed to verbally be "fishing" to find out if you were alone.
I'm thankful you came through it ok. Here's to many more adventures!
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You are a smart, independent and resourceful young woman. If I was your mom, I would be immensely proud. Great post & great channel, thank you!
Thanks for sharing & I completely agree with you.. Your video/arguments make very much sense to me.. Thank you for taking such a sensitive topic!!
😳😅 thank you for sharing your experience!!!
I have been debating on taking a journey like you have described, and hearing these raw truths help prepare me. I have learned a lot from your experiences. Thank YOU! 🥲🙏✨🌹🌄
Wow sorry this happens. love your videos. Just hope keep safe and good new year x
The guy in Inverness , you should have left and find another parking , he sounded creepy , but you are a brave great woman :) we men are not all bad , but indeed women have a harder time travelling alone .... sorry - warm greetings from Warsaw :)
Thank you for a well balanced and necessary video on some of the potential risks of solo travelling. It’s so important to get your message across that care should always be taken but also not to get over negative about the issue. I so agree with you that blame is often made about the women in these situations rather than dealing with the male side of the problem.
Happy New Year stay safe Marina. I really enjoy your English / Italian combination! Your videos and insights are always positive, best wishes Rodney.🐈
Great Video with an very important topic! Thank you for sharing
I think it's a very interesting and good video, thank you! But I couldn't sleep at some of the creepy places. When there is a creepy situation with another person then I leave and sleep at another place. Even if the guy leaves he could come back with a friend maybe or alone later ... but it's good to hear that you didn't have a lot of such situations! Greetings from Austria! :)
You're an awesome source of inspiration, thank you for speaking the truth! Thank you thank you thank you!
What a wonderful...bold...confident....informative and reassuring dialogue to have with all the Vanlife community and beyond. You expressed it all with authenticity and truth...facts. That is what is upmost important and needed. Continue to thrive on the side of wisdom and caution. Very proud of your will to share and be of encouragement...so thank you...beaucoup. Wishing you a Happy and Safe New Year of Travels! *Vandie Van 🚐Wings*
Yep! Those stats are the same in the US too!❤️ Glad you're safe!!
Thank you for this video. I agree totally. Attitudes on social media, and in the mainstream media, make me feel so cross. They really don’t help anyone.
Great advice. You explain things very well. Stay safe and adventurous. Missy in Texas
I always love your videos-well thought out and researched (regarding strangers)...bigger picture view really drives your argument. Thank you. It’s such a pain to deal with all of my friends and family who try to warn me of dangers! They tend to make me more afraid than the actual stranger dangers out there ... women can’t subscribe to the social fears and blame which keep us down and prevent us from joy and confidence in ourselves...you always make sense!
Thanks for making this video. Very useful resource for all .... and you rightly point out the stats, the need for precautions and the vital truth that victims are not the ones to blame. Society needs to focus on the predators and how to deal with them. Values, morals and education play a major part. Especially in an era when politicians set a poor example of leadership and civic behaviours. But to be positive, *most* folk are decent law-abiding and lovely ...... wishing you a very Happy 2021 ..... 🙂
Right on! -brave of you to discuss this topic.
Hi Marina I really enjoyed listening to your stories. I would love to hear more about your opinions on other topics as well. You are such an accomplished traveller and have achieved so much and I’m sure you have more words of wisdom that you might be able to share with us one day. ❤️
Great video!
This is the first time I've come across your videos, I know this is off topic but I am so very sorry about the loss of your beautiful beloved furbaby. 🐶😢💔 (p.s. thank you for this video, as a woman who travels alone frequently, I do always appreciate tips from others on ways of remaining safe.) 🤗
Be safe out there. Always pay attention to your surroundings, no matter how nice an area may seem. Safe travels!
The one which sticks in my mind is the tragic case of Rachel Nickell. These horrible events tend to make us think that there is a mad axe murderer hiding around every corner, and you have to force yourself to think rationally about the real statistics and the tiny chance of something bad happening.
Very good discussion. Thank you.
Hello Marina, your videao makes great sense. I remember the video when you talked about that man looking into your van, and it really helped me to travel in my kangoo too, and saying to me your words at that time : "the world is not as bad or as dark". This video here confirms what you said : there are creepy things around, silly people, but, we are prepared, to defend ourself or enjoying what we are living. So, thank you for this new video, you are really inspiring. Women power !
Lots of van life videos out there so it's good that you tell that it is not always as idyllic as it appears. I hope you continue to travel safely wherever you go & share with us. Take care sweetheart xx
I'm so glad it all ended well Marina! 🙏I hope you'll have a beautiful New 2021 Year, full of pleasant adventures. Stay safe! 👍❣️
That was both entertaining and thoughtful, thank you. As I listened to the Inverness encounter, I was also thinking "drugs," but maybe he was waiting for a consignment or transfer, and he might even have thought that you were police.
This is a very interesting video. You make excellent good points. Very important video! You have me thinking, thank you!
Thank you for being open and honest about this aspect of your journey. You definitely have a good head on your shoulders. You are kind but also street-wise - and I, for one, congratulate you!
You are stronger than many men. All your videos prove it beautifully. Happy new year. You deserve the best.
Happy New Year Marina !!! 🍾🌟 So Great to see you, Thanks for sharing your stories with us. I find that when there is a guy or guys around, a woman always has to be guarded or mindful. Looking forward to your travels >>> 💗 🐾 🚐 ✨
Thank you for sharing your experiences I'm not sure I would been as brave as you! Love watching your travels especially in the uk, at a time when we cant travel anywhere but makes me hopeful for a time when we can explore the countryside 😃
SO true! Thank you!
Always pay attention to your surroundings. Watch shadows, listen to footsteps. Carry weapons. Wear clothes that don't come off or down easily.
It’s sad to think this is true. I just think of times I’ve felt pretty safe, with my bf, camping in a van, and I’ve worn comfortable pants that pull off and on easily (more comfortable in the car, and easier to pee outside). It’s sad that we should have to pick clothing for its anti-rape properties.
Dam these stories gave me the shivers!
Totally agree with you! Just stay smart, safe and be aware. Thats what I tell my granddaughter. ☺💕🐈🐾❤
Glad to see you living happily now, it was a shock when you decided to sell the van etc.
I’m sure Oldie is happy to see you living happily :)
nice to see you again marina, intersting video on your experiences glad you are safe and well to talk about them, in this day and age always best to keep your door locked whether its a car or somthing else this applies to men and women. keep well hope to see another vid soon..del
Not sure if you already have them but a really bight torch and pepper spray (if legal in whatever country) are useful against a stronger opponent. If it ever comes to it. Even as a fairly strong guy I still worry about meeting gangs of kids at night when on bike tours in remote areas. I love night riding in remote areas. A powerful headtorch (when on full beam) helps if it ever comes to it.
Thank you very much for this sincere video. I‘m from Germany and want to travel by myself in this year for 6 month through south Europe. I‘m not angry but you should be prepared. So thank you for your thoughts and take care and always be safe!!! 🙋🏼♀️🙏🌟
Well said Marina 👍
Be aware of your surroundings, stay away from known bad areas, like people but be prepared to defend yourself ... if you are not prepared mentally to defend yourself and do it, the situation is lost from the start. Well spoken Marina.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing, you are so right that we should go out and live our lives. Yes,be sensible and follow your gut instinct. Your inner usually is correct. You are so right,👍👍👍❣😊 Happy new year my young sweet friend.🥳⚘👍😊
Makena thank you for sharing your experience. I love your encouragement towards being free and I'm relieved to hear you say "follow your gut", cause this is the message which kept repeating in my mind as I was watching you.
I had a premonition about you this morning and when I saw your video alert I thought... "Um, there's something here, what will it be". Now I know. In a nutshell: I practice healing and I feel called to tell you that if you have been attracting this kind of creepy incidents, there's something there you need to heal. It may be ancestral from your family or it may be from your life. One way to approach it to begin with could be to focus on the feeling that arouse within you as you were living the experience and even as you recall it, and to allow yourself to feel it completely. It's challenging but so worth it! 😉I like using "the completion process" by Teal Swan. Once you get to the root of it and heal /integrate it, you'll not be attracting the experience ever again. I hope this helps. Loads of love from Liverpool 🤗💜💜💜
Great advice Marina, stay safe. Andy UK
eye remember da last 2 occurrences. hoping u hava grrrreat new year dear!
luv ya.
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Marina you are so wise!
I walk and camp on my own and I’m determined not to let fear spoil my adventures. I take precautions like you and use my instincts. It’s such a shame women have to live this way. Mind you I have a teenage son and I’m teaching him how to avoid trouble as well.
Being from Germany I was surprised to learn Lake Geneve was in Germany and for a split second I believed you ...
Please take care 🙏🙏🙏
Nobody as the right to hurt or harass another person be it a man or women. I followed you for years now been a van dweller and you are very very bright and intelligent and strong and I have nothing but administration for you and thanks for the park up tips up fort William 👍 much appreciated,...take care 💪
Scary stuff
I just saw ‘Promising Young Women’ at the cinema (here in Australia) and this topic is a strong voice in the movie. I recommend it, it’s brilliantly done and directed, Carey Mulligan is amazing in it and it’s a conversation that needs to be raised more. Keep an eye out for it 🎥. 🌞
I glad you survived ok.
Hi Marina, thank you for sharing those thoughts. I so enjoyed your travelogues with Odi, especially in GB, and recalled the episode in Kent. I think there was some loose end about you finding something scary you weren't able to talk about, which I think speculation assumed was a dead body. Is my memory faulty or is it still verboten I wonder. Always very impressed with your practical approach and lack of inhibition with difficult topics though.
Thank you Marina this was really helpful. Bad things do happen and they are more likely to happen in your own home or with people that you know BUT you spent three and a half years travelling. That's three days which were probably not all bad in about 1,280 days and you could have missed all the wonderful days if didn't go. Is there any chance you could do a video on your highlights and stories of nice/good people you have met for some balance? I am sure lots of other people would love a highlights video too and it would be so inspiring! 😁❤️❤️
He used the term are you both because he wanted to know if you are alone.
I am so happy you shared your opinion! I totally agree! It is just another version of blaming the victim when the truth is the statistics show that our terrorists most likely live at home with us and we are not to blame for violence against us.