Starting a New Life in my DIY Van Camper - Travelling, Foraging Mushrooms, Cooking and Camping
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2022
- My travels in the DIY van camper have begun! I drove from my home in England and will be on the road for the foreseeable future! Keep up to date with my travels on Instagram.
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I'm afraid I'm going to have to demand that you post longer and more frequent videos please.
Great stuff. You're going to have a blast
Imagine how many hours of film those 15 minutes represent. Then take the timespan to make the journey. I think its really time consuming doing this alone as he is.
Follow his Instagram for more frequent updates 👍🏻
@@runerune-_-9727 don't take it so literally mate. It's a subtle jokey compliment
@@upthereds4939 see above
@@IntoTheWhite04 ok bro
You started the video saying this will be the most FREE I’ll ever be.
I never knew that when I started my journey, but boy did I learn it. To this day the happiest I’ve ever been was when I lived on the road.
2 years living in OZ
2 years living in NZ
4 years in Canada
In Oz I drove half way around Oz and all the way around Taz. I worked the land as a potato picker in Taz, farm hand somewhere in Victoria and a melon picker waaaaay out in the bush somewhere near Cook Town.
Funny how I had to lose myself to find out who I am.
You need a world map on the bare wall so you can pin where you’ve been. Also a net or pinboard for memories / souvenirs.
Here in Finland and also in Sweden you can forage to your hearts content. Blueberries in July, Lingonberries in September and lots of mushrooms. Some people also know how to find raspberries and cloudberries. What a great adventure you are on!
You give off incredibly soothing and calm vibes, which makes your videos great to watch! It's also highly motivational for me, because I would love to have my own mini camper van, and now I know it can be done really well without having loads of (or in my case: any) experience. Those soothing and calm vibes got me subscribed and all hyped up now 😀!
Great to hear. Thanks!
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here
Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.
LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself
This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."
[_James_tray]
Got psychs
@@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?
Last year, I took shrooms at Las Vegas thinking it was going to hit like an edible or something. Shit was scary at first but amazing once you start getting deeper into your thoughts
Nice of the guys to take you climbing. What a lovely gesture. ♥️
Glad to see you taking a rod with you man... have an amazing adventure ✨️
These travel van videos will be popular. If you post more regularly your channel will grow very fast, I believe. Good work.
You are living the life that I am currently preparing myself for. Great video.
Good luck my friend
I feel like just randomly asking random people to meet up is a bit risky, but seems to have worked out. Great videos, cant wait for more of the journey!
I think in general you'll get to suss out who's going to be worth meeting up with, just by continued correspondence with like minded people. On the whole you'd be safe 👍
i think your are the finest videos on CZcams , i hope you have wonderful adventures in life and peace . thank you for sharing your life !
tip to save gas less water in your potatoes half boil cover and leave ten minutes also boil rice leave it covered ten minutes cooks its self, looks a great trip
You have really motivated me in couple last few months. I bought folding bed and mattress for my Skoda Rapid and I plan some nice trips as well. Is incomparable to your van setup, but I am sure I will have some fun! Thank You! Keep up the great work!
This is the content we need and Alex deserves more
Just watched all your back catalogue of videos and just saw this one and when the lady shouted out at you and you said you didn't have a clue what they said I laughed out loud as I heard "like and subscribe" as they more than likely saw the camera equipment lol 👍🏻 great work on the van and keep up the videos 😊
She didn't say that
Absolutely brilliant to see how far you've come since this channels initiation, Alex. Thoroughly enjoyable as usual, looking forward to seeing where this adventure takes you.
if you'd somehow make foldable legs and fix them at the very end of the "table" you could apply more pressure or weight whilst you're cooking cause most of the weigh would be distributed to the floor. I am super amazed with the whole process and I was so entertaining to watch. Hope you're having a lovely time with your van. Cheers from Germany :)
Have fun! Great start to exploring! You must gather more from the wilderness! Fish lots, gather fruit and mushrooms where permitted and also, hunt if you can for wild boars, rabbits and mountain boats, again, where permitted. Besides, you totally should gather wild honey where permitted! Also, work is farms where a decent farm hand, carpenter etc. Is required, you will learn immensely 😇
Love how the walkers stopped to chat 👍🏻
Hi Alex.
Congrats.
I slept probably 600 or more nights in my black Caddy Maxi yet.
Best decision ever!
Best car to do this.
Total freedom.
But you made the camper conversion.
Well done...if it can stay when not needed.
epic bro..live your young life to the max everyday never look bk
Love it Alex, you've really embraced this and thrown yourself into it.
I'm really impressed and inspired.
Its great to be part of Alex's journey, his process throughout all this has inspired to also start planning to convert my current car into a camper.
Anyone else wanna find out what they shouted out as they drove past?😂
yeah i do
If I heard correctly she said "Ich glaube es ist frei", which means "I think it's free/available".
If you want to stop for some days, I own some ground with my family. It's the north of Belgium in the third hump. 😁 I want to find new spots for mushrooms!
Awesome you went to the black forest where I recently went, what a stunning place that is!
The journey begins, so happy for you mate, love being a part of your adventures. Stay safe and amazing Alex!
Brave man trusting strangers with your safety rock climbing. Be careful out there dude. Enjoying your adventures.
I really like the long pull-out cabinet/bench, great multi-use and wise use of space.
I absolutely love your videos mate! You inspired me to start making my own videos so thank you
Yeah I've seen a couple of your videos before mate, decent keep it up 👍🏼
World, here I come! Such a privilege to be travelling with you, Alex! Keep' em coming!
awesome mate , you got a spot in south Australia if ever get here
Can’t wait to see this whole adventure! Living your best life!
Brilliant editing and content.... Love the scenery... What an epic adventure so glad you take us along ! You look very happy and content... looking forward to next vid
It's absolutely amazing what you can do out of the back of a small van 👍
So cool to see months of hard work pay off like this! Love the vid
That is the perfect time in life to go and see the world, have fun, built memories, and experience !!!Take care, have fun !!!
Well done Alex 👏 you had a vision, made a plan and executed it perfectly. Proper made up for you ,living the dream. Looking forward to the next one,stay safe 👍 👌👊
I can’t wait to see the rest of your adventure!! Have fun
Massive achievement! Been watching since the first Car camping video, and you’ve come a long way since. Congratulations!
Alex, safe travels during your journey! We’re looking forward to your videos on your adventure. Cheers!
Love the video Alex, what a great experience you’re going to have!!!
Alex just wanna say good luck on wherever your journey takes you! Been watching “Carl and Alex” for the best part of 5 years so crazy to see how far you’ve both come, your literally living my dream now travelling the world living out of a van is one of the goals for the next 10years.
You and Alex have been my inspiration for the last few years I’ve started documenting my fishing And I’ve finally after years of saying I would started to upload some of my fishing adventures!
Love your content Alex keep it coming!
Looks like your having a great and successful trip so far. Looking forward to the rest of the adventure. Safe travels Alex 👍🏻
Outstanding, Alex...Enjoy the whole experience, especially the tough bits when you eventually encounter them...
Really enjoyed this. Can't wait to see what you get up to next!
Great video as always Alex. I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures and well done for stepping out of your comfort zone 👏
Mate, I'm so excited to see where this journey takes you!
Excited about this! Good luck buddy you definitely deserve it.
I always look forward to your videos Alex! Keep it up!
Congratulations Alex...you're living the dream now! Great video...looking forward to more.
Happy to see a fishing made it onto the van. Looking forward to watch your journey. Enjoy and thankyou.
And so the adventure has begun. Love Episode 1!😀💕🇦🇺
So jealous, go you dude. All that work paying off! live your best life.
Saw your recent podcast Alex you are an inspiration, keep being you the future is yours to grasp 👊.
What an cool adventure so glad you take us along
Been waiting for more videos alex bro keep up the good work your content is goated 🐐💯
Really enjoyed that Alex! Enjoy your freedom mate, there’s no feeling like it!
Great video with lots of different stuff thrown in, look forward to the future videos of your travels. I backpacked round Thailand and Cambodia for 5 weeks on my own at 37. I was nervous to start with but 3 days in i loved it and wish i could have done longer. Enjoy your experience and make the most of it
Great to see you out they having fun
Looking forward to the next episode, safe travels Alex
Thanks for the video Alex great work as always stay safe
Alex very continental jumper
over the shoulders.
Excellent job building the Van. Have a great time. I look forward to your next video. Hello from California.
I came across your videos when you was looking to buy a van...you've come a long way, and now your going on adventures, something to tell your grandchildren, and maybe help them to convert a van.
Enjoy it all, i'm looking forward to the next video, cheers.
Love it Alex. Looking forward for all the updates.
Nice to see you packing a rod mate, and really hope you Have a great enjoyable safe journey and look forward to the next video's
Good on you. Living the dream your way. Respect.
Travel is the best education, keep it up Alex, the university of life!!
Amazing video dude, ace to see you went to Basel too. Enjoy the rest of your adventure looking forward to you sharing it with us all. 🤙🤙
you should plant some seeds and see if they've proliferated in a future visit!
Brilliant video as always, you look happy and free mate 👌,
Looking forward to the next video 👍
Enjoy my friend , you've got the world at your feet amazing to get an insight into other country's feels like I'm there with you
Just stunning Alex the scenery and wild food.Lovely seeing the Roe deer even if briefly.Being a mushroom lover your dinner looked amazing a nice creamy mushroom risotto next lol.Safe travels all the best.Tony
Cant wait to go on this adventure with you! This will make your channel grow fast.
Nice that you are meeting people along the way great watch bud stay safe
Living the dream Alex all the best for the future stay safe 👌
There's no substitute for experience. I've been doing this for 40 years. I'd love to see your van when left & if/how you've changed it after living it. Mine changed a few times over the years. Nice one man, you have done many only dream of doing.
Awesome start! awaiting more adventures 👍🏻
I've stumbled upon another great like-wise content, thanks for these clips
Vans looking great hope you enjoy your road trip I’m very envious pal 🚙🚙
I'm from Freiburg and I always thought you'd really like it here and in the black forest. Cool to see you actually did 🙂
Man you're lucky to be in Europe. I'd love to see my homelands. From an Australian.
I dont comment much on anything in life really, But ive watched you and your brother for years and now taking this leap on your own and escaping the rat race is my idea of heaven. You should be proud of yourself and your achievments. Watching your videos helps me n probably many others too. Keep up the good work alex.
Ps do abit of fishing plz 😉
I'm happy to see the fishing rod! :D
You got this mate! Happy travels.
Kool vid man. Enjoy your trip round Europe 🤘
Top quality content yet again Alex, keep it coming👊
Another great vedio Alex 👏😍...can't wait to see more of your adventures.
I am so excited for you Alex!!! And I’m so excited to watch your journey. Have a wonderful time! 💜
Thanks!
Great start to your Adventure. I always enjoy your Videos. Take Care
well done alex,,living your best life right there my friend
Beginning of an exciting adventure, keep on documenting the journey. Keep it goin
Thanks!
This is awesome dude. Looking forward to the next episode. 👍👍
Just finished watching your latest video. I'm wayyy older than you but it rekindles some memories of striking out on adventures. Love that you're sharing experiences that I can relate.
Look forward to your future adventures. Cheers Alex
Thanks!!! :)
Was very excited to see this video! Can’t wait to see all your adventures. Have a blast man!
I just found my first chicken of the woods as well lol
Great video Alex, can’t wait for the next instalment.
haha nice to see your first stop being around my hometown lörrach! awesome!
Good luck, lookin forward to the series