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    Hi, my name is Emi. I'm born in raise in small town just outside Quebec City, this is where my lovely accent comes from. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work, but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I would only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people consider this the lowest time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly, what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving, and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I have been living full-time in my self convert van.

Komentáře • 180

  • @amiek9269
    @amiek9269 Před 13 dny +4

    Order Skin So Soft from Avon. It smells good and keeps mosquitoes away. ❤

  • @melisa8256
    @melisa8256 Před 14 dny +102

    Yay Emi 🎉 You’ve crossed the 81k threshold for subscribers!!

    • @traveldreamer4616
      @traveldreamer4616 Před 14 dny

      Congratulations on subscribers. Stay cool. Miss Kelly is so adorable.

    • @tylersadler3147
      @tylersadler3147 Před 12 dny

      I would love to give her 100,000 for Christmas 🎉 Miss Kitty, and Emily are Super Heroes for both Van dwellers and homeless lol she is an amazing person who has accomplished miracles

  • @IzzyOnTheMove
    @IzzyOnTheMove Před 12 dny +2

    So cool. Love the history. My dad might have been there. I found letters he wrote to my mom in 1957-58 and in one of them he says he is going to work in Telkwa, BC. You might have been there ❤

  • @carlabaehl2205
    @carlabaehl2205 Před 9 dny +3

    The burger looks delish the way you made it 🙂

  • @drunkvegangal8089
    @drunkvegangal8089 Před 14 dny +26

    What a good human companion you are, Emi. Kitty is very lucky to have you - of course, you are also lucky to have her.

  • @noppppe1314
    @noppppe1314 Před 21 hodinou

    Love the historical towns you visit.

  • @GDixon-ch3yl
    @GDixon-ch3yl Před 14 dny +21

    Can sardines canned herring canned salmon canned mackerel all are good in a pinch with kitty cats.❤

  • @gailpalmer1926
    @gailpalmer1926 Před 14 dny +12

    Hi Emi and Kelly, great seeing you both. Be safe.❤

  • @user-kn4mm8tx6y
    @user-kn4mm8tx6y Před 11 dny +1

    Everything looks fresh,have the best time,getting my life together. Shamim 🦅🎎👄👏🧝💑🤝🆗️

  • @raktoda707
    @raktoda707 Před 13 dny +1

    What a delightful journey into the past of that area, you have a great story telling way.Miss Kitty sure is perky,great job... wishing you both safety cool breezes and many lettuce sandwiches

  • @patriciasancho8239
    @patriciasancho8239 Před 14 dny +3

    Hi Emi! Thank you again for the cool video you live in some beautiful land thanks for sharing. Stay safe out there.!🚐🏔️😎🐾🐾

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett6044 Před 14 dny +3

    So nice to see the little town and be with you on your travels. I love to see the princess outside, she looks so happy. Stay safe in your travels!

  • @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc
    @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc Před 14 dny +7

    Good afternoon Emi and Kelly 😋😻

  • @robynfedalen1777
    @robynfedalen1777 Před 14 dny +2

    Hope kitty doesn’t get too hungry before you can get her food😘. Be safe and stay cool. ❤️✌🏻🐱

  • @lynnef3297
    @lynnef3297 Před 14 dny +10

    I enjoyed the touch of history in this episode. Thanks for sharing this. I hope you and Kelly stay cool. Safe travels.

  • @sallykotselenis1427
    @sallykotselenis1427 Před 14 dny +2

    if you take hughway six towards Lumby turn off on Raleigh lake rd. follow that road to Mabel lake rd. turn right and you will come to mabel lake. lovely place

  • @normaevett
    @normaevett Před 6 dny

    I love the videos that include history!

  • @andyl4565
    @andyl4565 Před 14 dny +12

    Great idea about using lettuce for a bun!! I'll have to try that.

    • @christinamann3640
      @christinamann3640 Před 9 dny

      I have celiac disease and at A&W I order a lettuce-wrapped burger

  • @dagnelund6367
    @dagnelund6367 Před 14 dny +3

    I eat my hamburger like that too except I add tomatoe slices and red pepper too. Stay cool!

  • @mariec-ej3ke
    @mariec-ej3ke Před 13 dny

    At 6:30 I was : omg, wow, omg, wow..... The town is sooo beautifull !!! Hope you will find a cooller place ! 😻

  • @michelle18474
    @michelle18474 Před 13 dny

    That burger 🍔 looked great, love the idea of using lettuce instead of bread 👍🏼😘🇦🇺

  • @jennnotavenndiagram3561
    @jennnotavenndiagram3561 Před 14 dny +3

    Fingers crossed Miss Kelly gets more food before she starts eyeing you 😂

  • @grandmanette9503
    @grandmanette9503 Před 14 dny +17

    That sandwich looked good and sounded good too! Hi Kellie! ❤

  • @islandnightowl
    @islandnightowl Před 14 dny +2

    Did you check with the vets? Sometimes they may have something to tide Miss Kitty over. Loved seeing New Denver, Sandon and Kaslo again 😊

  • @rachadventuresinliv
    @rachadventuresinliv Před 6 dny

    Stay cool. Enjoy your week 😘😘

  • @debrawheeley9374
    @debrawheeley9374 Před 14 dny +5

    Hi Emi hope you and Kelly have a wonderful day ❤

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy Před 11 dny

    Lettuce for buns is very popular nowadays. That looked very tasty. Glad you are heading back to bigger town. Hard sometimes traveling with pets with special diets. I am thankful my dog is good with pretty much anything 😉 Enjoy and stay cool, somehow. Hydrated too.

  • @rrhopewell
    @rrhopewell Před 3 dny

    Your videos are so relaxing ☺️

  • @kathyanderson1509
    @kathyanderson1509 Před 13 dny

    Emi & Kelly stay cool ,your burgers looked so yummy .

  • @dtlastraightahead2133
    @dtlastraightahead2133 Před 14 dny +6

    Must feel good having that new engine

  • @BreathlessDreams
    @BreathlessDreams Před 13 dny

    Happy Day too you and your Kitty Cat❤❤❤

  • @edvalencia5861
    @edvalencia5861 Před 14 dny +16

    Good morning Emi, I hope you're having a great day, it's been over 100 degrees for the last 8 days

  • @pdodwell1575
    @pdodwell1575 Před 14 dny +1

    Hi Emi, we have fast food hamburger company in California and a few other states that’s called In-N-Out Burger. People who know, know how great their burgers are. Seeing you make your lettuce wrap veggie burger I thought I would let you know that at In-N-Out Burger, they call lettuce wrapped burger “protein style.” P.S. I don’t believe I have a Vegetarian burger on the menu. 😢

  • @RobertPeru2749
    @RobertPeru2749 Před 14 dny

    Kitty's too cool for school!

  • @tamzcountrylife
    @tamzcountrylife Před 14 dny +13

    I hope you have a good rest of the day ☺

  • @daisyfriska5
    @daisyfriska5 Před 14 dny +15

    Hello Emi and Kelly. You and Kelly stay cool. I am happy you are traveling and enjoying yourself with Ms Kelly. She has the best mom. She is a beauty. God bless you both. Love you both!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @pippadot679
    @pippadot679 Před 14 dny +4

    I've never seen such an old cemetery. Very interesting place thankyou for sharing with us. Wishing you and Kelly many happy memories. Good luck with staying cool during heatwave.

  • @abbyechevarria5322
    @abbyechevarria5322 Před 13 dny

    Keep cool you and Kitty👍❤️😊

  • @stanbyme7874
    @stanbyme7874 Před 14 dny +15

    Pets & weather. No "quick"stops to grab anything from store. Careful planning when it’s 100°. Even at CG, I take shower at 10-11pm if vehicle’s too hot. I also carry 2 months supply human grade Freeze Dried Chicken. I’m vegetarian but in an emergency both dog/I will have protein. He’s also on refrigerated but most stores sell. I get a box from Costco. No room for my food! We get back so much more from them so WORTH IT🐾🐾🐾

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer Před 14 dny +14

    Small towns rich in history are great to visit!! ⛰️🏚️🏞️🤩🌲🌿🦌 Thank you for sharing ✨

  • @ettaplace6716
    @ettaplace6716 Před 12 dny

    I would love to see more of Nelson !!! Adorable town and beautiful area ❤❤

  • @elizabethfoote2492
    @elizabethfoote2492 Před 14 dny +2

    Your music today is 🎉

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ Před 14 dny +3

    Its not very warm here in the UK, its supposed to be Summer but I reckon its cool, it's been 22f today but now this evening it's 20f. We have had a couple of hot days but it never lasts. Xx

    • @SteveAotearoa_
      @SteveAotearoa_ Před 12 dny

      -6c in summer ?

    • @benu_bird
      @benu_bird Před 11 dny +1

      @@SteveAotearoa_ I thought the same! It's 20C in Belgium. It's cold across the Channel!

  • @Kipper32020
    @Kipper32020 Před 13 dny

    BEAUTIFUL CANADA 🇨🇦

  • @TerriLynch
    @TerriLynch Před 14 dny +9

    Omg Kelly is so cute.

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA Před 14 dny +6

    Hey congratulations on your subscriber milestone! So happy for you ❤

  • @heavenbound563
    @heavenbound563 Před 14 dny +2

    Good afternoon Emi I just love all your travels with Miss Kelly. Hope you both are doing well. Give Miss Kelly a hug for me. God bless you both.

  • @sherirogers2649
    @sherirogers2649 Před 14 dny

    I love my burger made exactly like you made it. Great video at the ghost town.

  • @maddencrue
    @maddencrue Před 8 dny

    Cutting carbs is hard but it is not strange to have your burger on lettuce I do it all the time ❤

  • @margueritemitchell1829

    Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

  • @christinamann3640
    @christinamann3640 Před 9 dny

    New Denver also has Vanlife significance. VanlifePLUS Matthew’s parents live there. He’s also a cat person. 🐈

  • @theunaccompaniedsenior
    @theunaccompaniedsenior Před 14 dny +2

    44C in the van yesterday; 38C outside. Glad I'm not hairy like Kelly.

  • @Wogdog-k7s
    @Wogdog-k7s Před 14 dny +2

    Thank you Emi!! Hope the heat isn’t too bad. It’s hot down here in western Washington, but cooler by the sea. Safe travels 🐾🐾💚jul and family

  • @CodyMacRae1
    @CodyMacRae1 Před 8 dny

    #BluettiPrimeDay I make my burgers like that too quite often lol stay safe in the heat!

  • @mariewilson221
    @mariewilson221 Před 14 dny +2

    Hi it's always best to buy extra cat food that way you won't run out 🎉❤

  • @DonnaNichols-ep5de
    @DonnaNichols-ep5de Před 14 dny +5

    Awwww kisses back sweet Kelly❣️❣️❣️ and hugs for you both,🤗🤗
    Heat wave is here in the states as well. Wish I had the option to drive up to the mountains. You're so lucky!!! I don't drive at all but I soooo wish I could and living in a van seems like a really nice lifestyle. Enjoy sweet girls❣️❣️❣️

  • @ramblynjazz1392
    @ramblynjazz1392 Před 13 dny

    I did this road trip last year!

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 Před 5 dny

    Most Canadians are weather experts too

  • @Linda-xb5ol
    @Linda-xb5ol Před 14 dny +1

    I really enjoy your videos ❤❤❤❤Emi ❤❤❤thanks so much for sharing ❤❤❤❤

  • @unattendedgrandma4073
    @unattendedgrandma4073 Před 14 dny +1

    I often use lettuce instead of buns for ‘burgers’. I remember several years when one restaurant server/kitchen thought it was weird when I requested butter lettuce and now it is on their menu. I think they were one of the first places where I live to do so. Unlikely it was my influence but I like to think it might have been.

  • @denisediangelo1902
    @denisediangelo1902 Před 14 dny

    Hi Emi n cute little Kelly

  • @BirgitSchinke
    @BirgitSchinke Před 14 dny +1

    All of BC, Alberta is in a heat wave. Kaslo, New Denver, Silverton , etc is in the mountains with cold lakes and creeks everywhere. Side roads, tracks all over the place for overnight parking. I live in New Denver/Silverton with land in the mountains. You can park there, if you like; just get in touch. You've barely skimmed the history & vibe of the area.

  • @euphoricenergytodaywithlor2717

    Emily Good Morning ❤The historical value and the beauty and grace of the Earth 🌍 I appreciate that very greatly thank you 🙏🏻 I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve for the next journey ❤love you all ❤😊stay blessed 😇1896 Was really cool seeing the history 😊

  • @user-kev-k5v
    @user-kev-k5v Před 13 dny

    Well here it is colder and rain although it is supposed to be summer

  • @petereriksson1390
    @petereriksson1390 Před 14 dny

    Dear3 Emi! The first part of todays video, whas a very experince one! You can make longer 5 to 10 minutes easy! Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe with Love to freedom! 😊😊😊

  • @leopold19
    @leopold19 Před 14 dny +4

    What is that rattling noise in the van when ur driving

  • @shariselove
    @shariselove Před 14 dny

    The history of that place is awesome...thank you for the trip down history lane...the cemetery was cool too....

  • @patriciacoxson3180
    @patriciacoxson3180 Před 14 dny +1

    Hello Emi an your sweet cat Kelly. Its been very hot all over its Summer Time 😂.. happy to see you are back on the road seeing all the cool places you go 😊. Give Your sweet Kelly a hug 😀 stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless you guys . Love your cooking Recipes 😊

  • @jayneread2178
    @jayneread2178 Před 14 dny

    I have a cooling mat for my cat. I also have one for me for hot nights, they work very well. Just a thought for you both. 😃

  • @user-lg1gj3li9j
    @user-lg1gj3li9j Před 14 dny +2

    Hi Emi! I get the heat wave deal! I live in N. Georgia USA and it's been so hot that my window AC unit is no longer keeping up with the heat from outside! What about maybe an Air BnB for the heatwave? I hope you'll stay safe and cool

  • @islandnightowl
    @islandnightowl Před 14 dny

    Kaslo reminds me a bit of Chemainus! 😊

  • @ya472
    @ya472 Před 14 dny +18

    Why not camp overnight in a Church parking lot. No one will disturb you.

  • @debramickley2295
    @debramickley2295 Před 14 dny +2

    My friend Vida from Nanaimo and her partner Hal are upgrading Sandon 🙏💜😎🚐🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽

  • @nhbentneedle
    @nhbentneedle Před 14 dny

    Lettuce wraps are yummy ❤

  • @quirkydrivenlife
    @quirkydrivenlife Před 14 dny

    Love the history of the towns and that old cemetery was so cool!

  • @steph291
    @steph291 Před 14 dny

    feed the kitty !!! :)

  • @katyd2163
    @katyd2163 Před 13 dny

    😅😅😅 Go find a mouse Kelly... lol!

  • @glendaprewitt9708
    @glendaprewitt9708 Před 14 dny

    I like lettuce wraps.

  • @margarethutchens5463
    @margarethutchens5463 Před 14 dny

    Congratulations on your subscriber numbers. Lots of water and moving slow for the heat. Take care!

  • @equynenergie
    @equynenergie Před 14 dny

    Stay cool in the heat wave 🐱. Love following your adventures

  • @ItsJonBaca
    @ItsJonBaca Před 14 dny

    Lettuce wrapped burgers are pretty good.

  • @amy_janedoe2486
    @amy_janedoe2486 Před 14 dny +9

    That hamburger looks amazing❤

  • @jacquelinenoble6640
    @jacquelinenoble6640 Před 14 dny +7

    Best wishes Emmy. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 Před 5 dny

    New Denver is a frequent location for Mathew Allen with his channel CITYvanlife

  • @cindyloucreates
    @cindyloucreates Před 14 dny

    ❣️ Emi & Kelly stay cool! Cute town ❣️

  • @user-kev-k5v
    @user-kev-k5v Před 13 dny

    Love the kiss from your cat it’s the best part and seeing you of course enjoy your day and thanks for your videos you really brighten my day for me ❤

  • @elvafae9902
    @elvafae9902 Před 14 dny

    Awwww Miss Kitty is such a doll 🥰 Dinner looked delicious!

  • @nailazion3113
    @nailazion3113 Před 14 dny +10

    Hello Emi and Kelly

  • @AZBryants1
    @AZBryants1 Před 14 dny

    118°F in Phoenix, AZ today. 2 degrees above the record high.

    • @christinamann3640
      @christinamann3640 Před 9 dny

      I would just dig myself a hole and go underground at that point. Too hot!🥵

  • @belindaboudreau9178
    @belindaboudreau9178 Před 14 dny +4

    Thx for a great historical tour Emi! Burgers with lettuce is much healthier than having a bun. 😊Good choice.
    💋 Miss Kelly 💋

  • @Angel-hd2rs
    @Angel-hd2rs Před 14 dny +11

    104 degrees F here in Oregon (40C). Not my favorite weather. I moved here from Hawaii to get away from the heat! LOL!

  • @Railroadchick
    @Railroadchick Před 14 dny

    Hooray for the West Kootenays ! I was born and raised in Nelson ! So glad to see you there !! Wish we could meet !

  • @joycecollins5796
    @joycecollins5796 Před 14 dny

    This area one of my favourite places in BC--road from Denver to Kaslo is quite a winding road but pretty!!! Yess with my Kitty have to be very careful during heat wave---hugs to her!!❤❤

  • @sheilacaine
    @sheilacaine Před 14 dny

    Love the trave❤❤

  • @poges
    @poges Před 14 dny

    I hope to see some of Nelson. I know you'll have to rush as its so hot. Happy travels.

  • @JaimeSummers69
    @JaimeSummers69 Před 12 dny

    New Denver is where all the American draft Dodgers went to during the Vietnam War and created the town call "New Denver" British Columbia

  • @ARidenour
    @ARidenour Před 14 dny

    I could live in any of these small towns if I had a way to make a living. So beautiful, it'd be amazing to live somewhere like that. Maybe help do tours or something. I love all your adventures. That little cemetery was so cool! I love places like that.

  • @GravelGutz
    @GravelGutz Před 14 dny

    St Leon hot springs just down the road. Love that place

  • @helenbonanno4804
    @helenbonanno4804 Před 14 dny +4

    Good Monday to you, Emi & Kelli !!!! Love your videos

  • @user-kev-k5v
    @user-kev-k5v Před 13 dny

    Good morning Emily and miss Kelly your cat so nice to see you out and about ❤