Hi! Hello! To whoever you are out there…♥︎ I’m writing this message to let you know that I’m alive and still kickin’. Life has changed a lot since I started posting TH-cam videos years ago and I’m not traveling solo on the road nearly as much in the way I used to when I was younger. While I’ve been away I’ve been fortunate to have found a job I love and someone to share life with. I’ve been prioritizing caring for my mom, time with friends, staying connected in my local community, reading A LOT and writing the very early stage drafts of a book in my free time. As I grow older it seems all my creative endeavors-like making videos-are taking longer because I’m moving at a slower pace these days. I post when I can and when it feels right to share. So while yes, I am “informally/unofficially back”…please know it’s my nature to come and go like the trade winds & disappear/reappear like leaves on an ol’ maple tree. I don't have future videos planned after this one at the moment but thank you for all the kind comments and positive energy you send. I’m so grateful and am wishing you and yours well…wherever you are in the world :) Sending a special thank you to all my past Patreon supporters when I was in my “Anna Uncharted peak/prime”-you know who you are ♡ I hope one or some of my videos inspire you to get out into uncharted territory too! As always, thank you so much for watching + I’ll catch you in the next one ♥︎
That little nook behind the sliding door is obviously where Yoda resides. Illuminated by a soft dark purple light, he is always there to capture your thoughts and provide cryptic answers to your questions.😊
Anna you are such a delightful, hardworking, smart, and creative human being. Your positive spirit puts a smile on my face. I am so gosh darn proud of you. We need a lot more Anna in this world!
So nice to see you again. It's like a letter by snail mail from an old friend. Had to go look up the company that did the build and was so happy to see that they are safe from Helene's wrath on WNC. It has been a terrible time for those folks that were in the path of this hurricane. What a cool setup you have now! Happy travels.
Marie and I are so happy that you are still exploring and adventuring. We found your channel at the end of your previous joureny...and buying a van. It was fun (while it lasted), which I believe was a about a month (or two), but we never gave up on you...and are SO happy that you've pivoted and are doing it YOUR way. Good on you. Thanks for updating us with Mango (love the name). We hope he treats you well (for many years). We always are happy to see a video has populated our feed. Cannot wait for the next one, and the next one, etc. Talk to you, later. Graff and Marie
Good job kiddo. Keep up and be safe. PS. Get a few long and thick plastic bags for your electronic equipment in case you spill drinks or food in your car, or condensation. Plus, keep a large canister of bear spray for "whatever".
I so love your van especially your cabinrt and bed. ❤💛💚 It is definitely for simple van life where the furniture can easily be removed and turn the van back into its original shape.
Always a joyful happy surprise when you pop up on our you tube. We are very pleased to see your Honda is progressing. May you always have safe and enchanting adventures 🙏
That is SOOOOO Amazing the configuration you got in there!!! Love the dual use of everything & fold up neat!!! The space you didn't know what to put in it, you could put a plant!!!
Very cool. Not a cheap kit but it looks like you get what you pay for. For the little corner cabinet - a plant, maybe? Since it's exposed to the exterior window? Although with the factory tint, hard to say how much sun it would get.
Very cool ! What if you got one of those roof rack basket things and strapped your spare tire up there like the old land rovers on safari. You already have the cross bars on the roof it would give you more storage capacity and probably not too heavy so you can still pop up the roof.
This is sooo wild! I used to watch your van life vids and they helped inspire me to get a Transit Connect that I've put 20k miles driving around camping in with my dog and bike for the past 2 years. The TC is gonna need a transmission in a few 1000 miles and I'm gonna donate it.....BUT I just bought a 2007 Element yesterday and then come home after using it the 1st time to see this ❤ Yours and a handful of other channels were exactly what I needed to get off my ass and explore this beautiful country. I'm glad you seem to be doing well, and thanks for sharing!
Hey check out the rob deezy roof rack and maybe mount the tire up top? Option two is a hitch mount on the rear adds weight but it would be easier to get to than the roof mounted one
You really had me going there in the beginning. Congrats on the build! Hondas need their valve lash checked every... 30-40K miles or so and don't skimp on regular oil change intervals.
Love, love, love your new toy car! Especially love all the nooks and crannies where you can hide stuff and stash away things out of sight .... so fun and cool. Can't wait for your road trip to begin. And do entertain us with the song you learn on the keyboard.
Wow! Nice setup for your Element, glad to see you might be back on the road, always Enjoy your travel videos and description of the life experiences and how they make you feel.
The folding convertible bench had my attention in the opening seconds of this video. 👀‼ Incredible engineered design and ingenious installation. Thanks for showcasing Mango, such an awesome flexible setup. Love your presentation style; it's unique and entertaining. For portable cool food storage, there are smaller 12 volt portable coolers which remain dry as don't require ice. Can plug in while traveling, or use solar/solar-generator (aka portable battery) if staying put for a while. Could also be used to powering LED lighting, etc. For external tire option, you might look into something that uses hitch attachment points. Would need to pivot down to keep access to rear tail gate.
Yay!!!!! I’m sooooo happy to watch you again!! I felt a little loss of what to watch while you were on your trip(soul search, time out, bucket list…). Nice to see you again!!!
Ah always a treat when you pop a video up on here. Fond memories of your travels in the red van. We’re watching Maddie and Ali renovate their house in Germany and I always remember the video where you swapped vans with Maddie. 🚐🚐 😀
Awesome! Great to see/hear from you again! Always enjoy your videos.....entertaining, informative, inspiring & creative. Looking forward to more again in the future. Until then, very best wishes Anna!
I'm so glad to watch another vlog by one of my favorite TH-camr! By the way, where did you find your pre-made cabinets and bedframe? We are planning to build a kei van.
Hi Anna, Wow I just pretty much did a non stop watch of all your videos 🙏🏻 Great stuff 👍🏻 The little love of your life (Mango) looks so cool. Looks like a great adventure partner. ❤️🙏🏻 You might want to look into a rear tire swing out. They go into your trailer hitch. So you can remove it when you don’t need it. Any way good going and looking forward to seeing more of you and your adventures. 🙏🏻
Hi Anna, nice to see you again. Like your idea on converting mango the way you want it. Your are creative 😊 looking forward for more videos from you soon 😊
Hi, I recently saw a video on the swing away hitch bar for the tire to be stored outside like in an over-lander vehicle. Hope this helps. Happy trails!
Hi! Hello! To whoever you are out there…♥︎
I’m writing this message to let you know that I’m alive and still kickin’. Life has changed a lot since I started posting TH-cam videos years ago and I’m not traveling solo on the road nearly as much in the way I used to when I was younger.
While I’ve been away I’ve been fortunate to have found a job I love and someone to share life with. I’ve been prioritizing caring for my mom, time with friends, staying connected in my local community, reading A LOT and writing the very early stage drafts of a book in my free time.
As I grow older it seems all my creative endeavors-like making videos-are taking longer because I’m moving at a slower pace these days. I post when I can and when it feels right to share.
So while yes, I am “informally/unofficially back”…please know it’s my nature to come and go like the trade winds & disappear/reappear like leaves on an ol’ maple tree. I don't have future videos planned after this one at the moment but thank you for all the kind comments and positive energy you send. I’m so grateful and am wishing you and yours well…wherever you are in the world :)
Sending a special thank you to all my past Patreon supporters when I was in my “Anna Uncharted peak/prime”-you know who you are ♡
I hope one or some of my videos inspire you to get out into uncharted territory too! As always, thank you so much for watching + I’ll catch you in the next one ♥︎
So good to see you again!
That little nook behind the sliding door is obviously where Yoda resides. Illuminated by a soft dark purple light, he is always there to capture your thoughts and provide cryptic answers to your questions.😊
The corner cabinet is a great place for a plant
Ishmael is a book everyone should read. I love that you have it and the follow-ups.
YAAAAYYYYYYYY! Yes, Mango and his tricked-out interior are both the definition of COOL
Anna you are such a delightful, hardworking, smart, and creative human being. Your positive spirit puts a smile on my face. I am so gosh darn proud of you. We need a lot more Anna in this world!
So nice to see you again. It's like a letter by snail mail from an old friend. Had to go look up the company that did the build and was so happy to see that they are safe from Helene's wrath on WNC. It has been a terrible time for those folks that were in the path of this hurricane. What a cool setup you have now! Happy travels.
Are you back? Time to hit the road with more adventures. 😎
Marie and I are so happy that you are still exploring and adventuring. We found your channel at the end of your previous joureny...and buying a van. It was fun (while it lasted), which I believe was a about a month (or two), but we never gave up on you...and are SO happy that you've pivoted and are doing it YOUR way. Good on you.
Thanks for updating us with Mango (love the name). We hope he treats you well (for many years).
We always are happy to see a video has populated our feed. Cannot wait for the next one, and the next one, etc. Talk to you, later.
Graff and Marie
Good job kiddo. Keep up and be safe.
PS. Get a few long and thick plastic bags for your electronic equipment in case you spill drinks or food in your car, or condensation. Plus, keep a large canister of bear spray for "whatever".
Glad to see you again!
I love everything you've done with MANGO, your Honda Element is a "SWISS ARMY KNIFE" of automobiles!
Your vehicle looks very nice. Two thumbs up. See you on the next one adventurer 👌 👍 😀 ❤.
The roll door nook is for the bike carrier. The handlebar fits there when the bike is put on backwards
Dope nice 5th element setup. Like this to bring back the Honda Element.
The camper addins look very professionally done. yeah, the top roof bed probably more convenient and easy to use. All the best.
Welcome back to TH-cam Anna, so glad to see you doing well ❤
It great to see you again and hear your story. Lonn
I am thrilled to beyond words to see this new chapter in you life!
Re tyre ,you can get tyre bracket that hold tyre under vehicle. When I lived in a van my tyre was under vehicle in bracket
That looks awesome. Job well done finding the company that makes the inserts. Thanks for sharing. Ken
What a cool looking build. Well done miss 🐺
Glad to see ya back in Action !! Looking forward to all your future Adventures
How did I miss your return. Glad you are back!
The corner cabinet would maybe fit a water jug with a spout?
There you are!
Your jenga packing skills are next-level 😄
That element is awesome in so many ways! It’s in good hands and it fun to see it get pampered! Enjoy.
I so love your van especially your cabinrt and bed. ❤💛💚 It is definitely for simple van life where the furniture can easily be removed and turn the van back into its original shape.
Cool vehicle and everything!
Fifth Element’s modular setup is fabulous. I agree, it makes sense to buy it when someone has worked out the kinks.
oh my goooooodness I used to drive this exact car in orange and LOVE to see this build! so awesome!
Nice! That's a lotveasier then building your own build. And your right the design looks great and functional. Can't wait for the next video! 😊.
That set up is very cool, good to see you back out there!
Wow!! That is the coolest setup I have ever seen!!
Always a joyful happy surprise when you pop up on our you tube. We are very pleased to see your Honda is progressing. May you always have safe and enchanting adventures 🙏
That is SOOOOO Amazing the configuration you got in there!!! Love the dual use of everything & fold up neat!!! The space you didn't know what to put in it, you could put a plant!!!
Very cool. Not a cheap kit but it looks like you get what you pay for.
For the little corner cabinet - a plant, maybe? Since it's exposed to the exterior window? Although with the factory tint, hard to say how much sun it would get.
Mango Is cool! Love it. Not long term but something to hang out on a little trip
What a great set up!
Very cool ! What if you got one of those roof rack basket things and strapped your spare tire up there like the old land rovers on safari. You already have the cross bars on the roof it would give you more storage capacity and probably not too heavy so you can still pop up the roof.
This is sooo wild! I used to watch your van life vids and they helped inspire me to get a Transit Connect that I've put 20k miles driving around camping in with my dog and bike for the past 2 years. The TC is gonna need a transmission in a few 1000 miles and I'm gonna donate it.....BUT I just bought a 2007 Element yesterday and then come home after using it the 1st time to see this ❤ Yours and a handful of other channels were exactly what I needed to get off my ass and explore this beautiful country. I'm glad you seem to be doing well, and thanks for sharing!
Mango the "Stud Muffin." Love it !
Hey check out the rob deezy roof rack and maybe mount the tire up top? Option two is a hitch mount on the rear adds weight but it would be easier to get to than the roof mounted one
The way you organize is so relaxing. I want one of these vans!
I was so excited to see your video pop up on my feed. So great to see you again. Mango is looking awesome. 👏
What an awesome setup and a wonderful video. You have such a gift for storytelling.
Like the versatility of your set up.
Thanks for an easily digestible video that is less than 10 minutes. Good amount of time for a work break.
Love the Drillium look of the build!
Anna, great to see you again! We've missed your warmth coming through the screen :)
Glad you're back.
Very cool Anna! Love the versatility☺️
Mango looks great! I also love the fork-mic. Thanks for sharing!
I love the whole setup. I want it!!!Nice seeing you again. Hope all is going well. 😀😀😀😀
Love the update. Everyone needs an Element in their life!
Great to see you again! The build is VERY impressive and I can't wait to see how it serves you on your adventures. Thanks for giving us a peek!
That is a really cool set up! I had no idea you can buy that set up...I love Honda Element 's. Glad to see ya!
You really had me going there in the beginning. Congrats on the build!
Hondas need their valve lash checked every... 30-40K miles or so and don't skimp on regular oil change intervals.
Great to have you back!
Love, love, love your new toy car! Especially love all the nooks and crannies where you can hide stuff and stash away things out of sight .... so fun and cool. Can't wait for your road trip to begin. And do entertain us with the song you learn on the keyboard.
It is great to see you again.❤ Hey have you heard from Mariah Alice ? just wondering
Great to see you once again! You had me laughing with Mango’s birth. 😂 He is looking so cool, you’ve done a fantastic job. 👏
I am so happy for you and that you got Mango all modded up!
So glad you are vlogging again!!!
So good to hear from you, nice project, I love this car!
Nice setup.
interior totally sick! I'm blown away!😛
What a lovely surprise to see a video! Made my day! I just so enjoy your videos and your such a good soul!
Wow! Nice setup for your Element, glad to see you might be back on the road, always Enjoy your travel videos and description of the life experiences and how they make you feel.
Nice set up! So good to see you again. The holes in the seat are a dead give away for a music setup! Good Luck!
The folding convertible bench had my attention in the opening seconds of this video. 👀‼ Incredible engineered design and ingenious installation. Thanks for showcasing Mango, such an awesome flexible setup. Love your presentation style; it's unique and entertaining.
For portable cool food storage, there are smaller 12 volt portable coolers which remain dry as don't require ice. Can plug in while traveling, or use solar/solar-generator (aka portable battery) if staying put for a while. Could also be used to powering LED lighting, etc. For external tire option, you might look into something that uses hitch attachment points. Would need to pivot down to keep access to rear tail gate.
Yay!!!!!
I’m sooooo happy to watch you again!! I felt a little loss of what to watch while you were on your trip(soul search, time out, bucket list…).
Nice to see you again!!!
Very nice!
Ah always a treat when you pop a video up on here. Fond memories of your travels in the red van. We’re watching Maddie and Ali renovate their house in Germany and I always remember the video where you swapped vans with Maddie. 🚐🚐 😀
So good to see you and Mango, looking forward to seeing where he takes you!
I miss you Anna!!
Awesome! Great to see/hear from you again! Always enjoy your videos.....entertaining, informative, inspiring & creative. Looking forward to more again in the future. Until then, very best wishes Anna!
It’s great to see your videos pop up again Anna! Love your humor and adventures😄 hope to see you regularly now!
Great to hear about how you are doing! Thanks for posting this cool project! Really enjoyed the video.
I love the new setup. Good to see you back here.
Wow! I thought we lost you. So,so happy to see you back in action.
So good to see another video from you! I had (almost) given up on your channel.
I'm so glad to watch another vlog by one of my favorite TH-camr! By the way, where did you find your pre-made cabinets and bedframe? We are planning to build a kei van.
Hi Anna,
Wow I just pretty much did a non stop watch of all your videos 🙏🏻
Great stuff 👍🏻
The little love of your life (Mango) looks so cool. Looks like a great adventure partner. ❤️🙏🏻
You might want to look into a rear tire swing out. They go into your trailer hitch. So you can remove it when you don’t need it.
Any way good going and looking forward to seeing more of you and your adventures. 🙏🏻
I love elements!! Yours? I’m in love…
I like those plywood add ins. That is so cool!
Happy to see you back. Your book collection - very cool. Hey, post a link in the vid desc for the Honda element outfitter ~
Great to see you again you are so good at doing videos ,you look happy and that’s the best part! Now go make great memories stay safe
Great job with the new build! Looks great❤
Its incredibly well done! Love it. The fork mic is great too! Cool to see ya again. 🍊🫡
Nice to see you & hope you are doing well.
The color is awesome 😍
Hi Anna, nice to see you again. Like your idea on converting mango the way you want it. Your are creative 😊 looking forward for more videos from you soon 😊
👍 fantastic Anna Enjoy your multipurpose Honda element
What a great surprise! Good to see you again.
You seem so much happier than some of your older videos. Happy for you!
Hi, I recently saw a video on the swing away hitch bar for the tire to be stored outside like in an over-lander vehicle. Hope this helps.
Happy trails!
Thank you for sharing.
Great to see you!!! Hope you had a great reset break.