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Thanks for watching our couple's channel! Join us as we travel through Europe with our van or drive from the U.S. to Costa Rica in our school bus. We can't wait to share the journey of buying land in Costa Rica and building our dream house with you. Subscribe to follow our journey!
As a Costa Rican i welcome you guys with all my heart but please learn and show more about my country than the nature. People get the idea that this is only what we are and it is not true. You have a huge platform and I hope that in the future you can show all the difficulties of our country and participate activily in the community. I know the eco comunity sounds great but that is not the reality for us and we need more exposure in those issues. Use this experience to actually understand us and not live in the treatment of what we call "the bubble forgein". I have follow you guys for many years but I have seen a huge lack of information about my country in more that just we are pretty place due to nature. Take trips to the capital, to our cities away for the pretty places and learn and I believe that that content will be very beneficial for your chanel and your personal growth. Sending lots of love! Take care guys
They aren't obligated to show anything. Sorry, that's just the way it is.
@@finleythegolden2909They are not obligated but that is exactly what I'm saying that is misinformation or partial information that forgeins believe that we don't have any other use that just nature. And it is my country and I'm sharing our reality. They always avocate to the greater good and I hope that they continue to do it while they are here. Beileve I see this reality everytime that I travel abroad. I just want to give them a hand to have a complete experience and sharing information that could benefit both parts. It like coming to your house for a party and not helping you clean after. I'm not oblogated but it is a courtesy because it is not my house. This is not a hate comment at all. But as a teacher, mother and costa rican I want to share my experience.
I’m sure people know that the people are more than nature
@@kasualbeauty309 Yes, but there are more times that people only recognize us as: Oh so you live in the jungle? So monkey gives you bananas everyday? -.- And even in job applications there is a struggle to past that element. And just to clarify I'm not angry about that about being know as the most natural place in a development country but sometimes that ideas make our every day quite difficult. And again I'm not saying that their content should be just that. I'm just saying that in the future they could share about us. Because it is an honour to have them here, to share my country with them. Like I said I have followed them for years and I support their content I'm just saying that they have a great opportunity in their hands when times comes to take advantage and explore more just than nature
@@finleythegolden2909 if they don’t care about the people who live there (their daily lives, their struggles), why are they there? They owe it to their audience and themselves to show all of the significant parts of Costa Rica, not just the pretty ones.
When I moved to the jungle side of Maui 4 years ago, I got a deep initiation into mold abatement! Dehumidifier is definitely the way to go... damp-rid is only moderately ok, for leaving in a bathroom / kitchen cabinet perhaps. When you're building your home make sure to have lots of outlets in your closets. I've managed to make my closets (generally the problem area for mold) amazingly mold-proof through having a combo of mini-dehumidifiers, small fans, and "goldenrod" heating rods. I can even keep leather safe in my closets, and most folks who live here just have to throw away all of their leather.
Hygrometers are your friends when it comes to knowing whether your climate-control measures will be successful.
Placing a heating element like a goldenrod or similar small boat or rv heater under any drawer unit is also key for keeping mold out of drawers. Damp-rid isn't strong enough for drawers, you'll need something that plugs in like a mini-dehumidifier or small heating element.
For cleaning mold off things that are salvageable, we use tea tree oil diluted with 90% alcohol, it actually kills the mold better than bleach.
Also watch out for any untreated wood, it will be a mold magnet and you just have to scrap it. If you're using plywood in the bus, it should be pressure-treated and then also sealed with some kind of water sealer. Bamboo can be a pretty bad mold magnet as well.
And lastly, for your health, it's a great idea to use an ozone generator to sanitize your living space from mold. We turn it on when we leave the house, maybe once per week if it's a bad rainy spell and you have a damp house. It will kill mold spores before they burrow into wood and things and get to be a huge problem. I do a great job keeping mold at bay nowadays, but even though I'm not seeing any, I might notice my breathing gets a little congested, but then clears right up after an ozone treatment.
Very very good advice!
So how did the locals survive and or prevent mold before technology was brought there?
Love that you are so honest about your new life both good and bad. Definitely a good plan to be away during the rainy season and looking forward to seeing your travels around the UK and Europe x
Pinning everything on one's goals and/or one's possessions is frustrating and ultimately futile but the important thing is one's loved ones and bonds of those who will be there regardless of however one's goals and/or possessions work out.I wish you two well and hope your time with loved ones gives you peace and strength!
I just love that look on your sweet face Louis when you look at Raya, Louis, you try so hard to make things right, I hope all your dreams come true. It's like you try and see the bright side or the bigger picture, you both worked hard, you are seen by the universe.❤❤ appreciate you so much.
you guys remind me to not settle for anything, and that i deserve the best. the beest thing you two do is make me have faith when it comes to community and love. thank you so much.
i’m so grateful to get a video like this from you guys!! i’m hoping to end up in a similar place as you eventually and am so excited to see how you guys navigate this journey and to learn tips from you on what to be aware of before making the change and how to thrive !! thank you for always being so open and honest with us :D
Thanks Beth! Really excited to continue sharing this journey with you ☺️
What an intense and dynamic season you’ve both had! I hope it feels good to just be together with those you love, making new memories.
It really does! Thank you ☺️
This has been one of the rainiest years we’ve had in Costa Rica… usually there are some weeks during rainy season that we get a small summer, this year has not been the case.
I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with the adjustment. I hope it's an easier transition when you get back. Excited to see what you have in store this summer!
As it rains so much in Costa Rica, it could be an idea to incorporate a rain water catchment system that you can use and helps maximise really living off the land!
Thanks for being honest in the struggles, it's not all paradise! Keep it real. Love your hearts & your channel!
Thanks Robin! ❤️
Can't wait for all the upcoming vlogs! Yay, NYC and Europe here we come!
Hoping you both have a blast visiting your loved ones. Can’t wait to see any adventures you film.
Thanks so much! ☺️
I have lived in CR for 9 yrs and this rainy season is the absolute worst...Near Montezuma on a mtn has been a challenge this year...The roads are impassable, everything is so moist and without seeing the sun for weeks, is really tough... Stay strong....
Beautiful wedding ☺️ you both look so glowing can’t wait for the next adventure of building your home enjoy your break lots of rest and relaxation for the next step 🥰
Thanks Linda! ☺️
Wishing you so much luck for things to get easier - we spent some time researching Bamboo construction for college studies 2 years ago - Beware of having any open fire near Bamboo structure as the natural lacquers in it are very flammable and fire spreads very quickly along it 🙏🌻
I'm glad to hear you guys can laugh about all those challenges. You guys are so awesome together albeit all challenges. Love you Raya and Louis, been following you guys since the ver beginning. Stay safe!
Wow! That is a lot to deal with! I’m glad you are aware of these things before you start to build.
We been living like that for nearly 10 years - off-grid, limited water, temporary house set ups. It can truly take a toll mentally and emotionally - finally we are building our home and having a "normal" water supply is on the top of my list to make life easier.
You guys need to hike the chirripo, the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, the landscapes you see going there are AMAZING. You are going to love it!!
Love you guys, and You got this Raya, be kind to yourselves guys!
The Quetzal bird photo you got looks amazing!!!
Hearing about your challenges for Costa Rica made me wonder if you guys ever talk to Nomadic Movement? They live in Panama and deal with the same weather issues, etc. They've been doing this a while now and thought they may have some great advice for you. I also think you guys would have enough in common to be good friends if you aren't already.
Smart! Spend time with family and soak up every minute ❤️
That’s definitely the plan!
I hope you all get a hold on the mold/humidate that is in Central and South America, I always had those humidity traps on my Travel trailer.
Come to Portugal 😉
Love you too guys 🤗 you will solve it. But taking a step back is absolutely the right move 🙏
Moving to a new country is incredibly stressful, I can't imagine what it would be like with the mould/insect nests too! Glad you're taking time out to be with family and to enjoy the European summer. I hope you are traveling to Scotland when you're in the UK, if so, definitely hop over to a few of the islands (Arran, Skye), you won't regret it!!
Take care guys! 🥰
Thank you! ☺️
Yes, I think once you have a house and neighbors the rainy Costa Rica days will be so much better than now with the bus! I can definitely see how being stuck in the bus right now would be very challenging for mental health. Enjoy your summer travels! 😊
Thank you! ☺️❤️
Yay! Your coming to the uk! 🇬🇧
OMG you saw a Quetzal! It’s very rare and is the sacred bird of the Mayas. Congratulations on your wedding and your move to CR!
Dehumidifier is a must in these tropic locations. They even have 12v once on Amazon, but they are not marketed as 12v you have to look for output. Then you can run it directly from car lighter with right cable.
Have a lovely break, I am looking forward to the videos. I was thinking you could put cameras in the bus / house so you can monitor things whilst your away. When we are out the country it’s handy for me to check our ring cameras on my phone to see if everything is ok. Something to consider for next summer. 😊❤️
Living in a RV in any tough weather is really really tough. Smart to get away!
You guys should maybe look into raising your mattress off the frame to allow air circulation below to prevent mold especially now that the bus is staying in a warm, humid environment
We left it raised, thanks!
Great idea.
Hi, here in Arkansas as well as Florida, Moisture / Humidity with mold is a big issue as well.
Those little humidity rid containers only last few weeks ( no way 3 months). That's how much humidity we are dealing with.
Ants, will not cross a white chalk line ( I make several "X" chalk marks at my outside door entryways. Weird, I didn't believe it, until I did it at my house.
Ants & rodents do not like peppermint oil. I have put peppermint oil around nest. Ants will go off leaving in all possible exist points where I didn't place oil. Boric acid powder by ant nest too.
Bird 🐦 watching is no age limits. Many bird watching meetups are so much fun to attend & learn, globally.
Best wishes, on your travels as newlyweds!🌞😊🌞
Re your birdwatching, I think I spotted a resplendent quetzal in there! (the green one). That’s like THE bird everyone talks about in Costa Rica. Great shot!
Raya, you are radiantly glowing and look so truly happy. I am so thrilled for you both and can't wait to see where your journeys lead you both next! 💞
Thank you so so much! ❤️
i thought i saw some cdj's on the bus. what kind of music do you spin... i am heading to CR to bring my music to the country.. you ever use the power station for your equip
Hi, I am costarican from the central valley and I really like your channel. 1- The insects are relentless in the country, we use n FUMIGADORA BIOPLAGAS to keep away the small ants in our house they work with natural derived products. 2- Loui that small moisture control bucket is going to be full so fast that won't bader with those. 3- Rain: The past 4 weeks have being tough because the influence of tropical fenomena it shouldn't be this bad in june. But somebody told me we have 4 times more rain than seattle wich is one of the most rainy places in the US.
The birds.... what delights!
You two are awesome and everything will be a blessing. Will your puppy be coming back to live with you when you return to Costa Rica? I look forward to more of your birding hobby. What brand is your hand held vacuum? Also Anker is a brand I trust. Thanks for the update and enjoy your trip/s.
So cool to stumble upon your CZcams. My husband and I just moved to Costa Rica. Just to let you know if you don’t already that this is one of the wettest years on record since 70 years ago. So it’s not normally this intense, although we’ve struggled with many of the same things you both have, just know that this won’t be the same as every year and it’s always good to see what the worst is like for building. But I 100% know what you’re going through.
Learning that has made me feel so much better! Thank you and congratulations on the move! ☺️❤️
Safe travels be safe and enjoy each other.
Be careful running that dehumidifier 24/7 because hardwiring can result in fires because it can short out and spark up. But hope u guys enjoy the trip and be safe💯
Within every disaster lies an equal or greater opportunity depending on angles of awareness. Smiles and love-light to you both. Raya, Saturn Return (29-31 years old) requires letting go and riding with the changes. The more you try to control and grasp things, the more slippery and illusion they become. We humans are always above the stars, and these are helpful mental tools, not rules to navigate the natural shakedown of your life-travel. But you both are so well equipped to undulate while adhering to love first, everything else second. I wish you a wonderful trip! 🥳❤️🎶s
Love your content!! Congratulations on your new property!!! I am looking to move to CR may 2023 and looking into buying land! Noticed that you said your family is from Hudson, such a small world because I grew up in Hudson NY currently still living here.
Thanks for posting ❤️
hello from ct enjoy your travels and enjoy your family time
Oh wow.. the birds are beautiful and all the cute animals!
Thank you to be so honest about the difficulties you’re going through ! I wish you good luck 😘
What’s your puppy’s breed ? He’s so cute 🥰
Do you have a cost breakdown for those of us considering doing the same thing? Land and building costs?
Ah lovely to see your travelling here. I’m in Berkshire, please let me know where the festival is… you’ll have a massive fan club wanting to say Hi….
Sounds like you guys have found such a good balance of being able to spend time with loved ones and keep travelling :)
It feels like we have! So grateful it works out so well with the seasons ☺️ and the best time for them to come visit us is mid winter for them, perfect!
Also, kitty litter works great as well!
Yes, enjoy that Costa Rica life. Big ants making nests under your bed. No thank you. It gets dark at 5:30pm year-round?
I had no idea! That would be so depressing.
The moisture absorbers don’t last three months in a humid environment ( we live in Qld Australia 🇦🇺 they last a month in the height of the wet season
i love you guys, you're leaving my dream life i hope one day i will get there too
Look into clove oil to help with getting rid of mold / keep on top of it :)
Omg I ate at that sushi spot in la fortuna!!!! Hehe 😉 it was on of my faves!!
Your girl looks like she will have the time of her life🙂. Oh my goodness! A Toucan…beautiful! You two are smart, capable people, and I think you will be able to handle all the challenges as they come up. I look forward to your next adventures, whatever they may be.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Enjoying yo vlog all the way from 254 kenya 🇰🇪💯🔥🔥🔥
Have a safe trip back! Hope you guys have a great day :)
Thanks Amy! You too! ❤️
Loveeee you guys soooo much! Sad to say, my grandpa just passed away 8 days ago. To see you bright happy faces is so so uplifting, you have no idea.💞
I’m so so sorry on the loss of your grand dad. Losing an important elder in the family especially a grandparent is an extremely hard thing to go thru. Sending you loads of love and strength love leisa Western Australia xxxxxx
I’m so sorry to hear that, sending you and your family so much love ❤️
Thank you so very much! Sadly my aunt is money hungry, she didn't even let me smell my grandpa's jacket or clothes. She is a sick woman. I hope me n my mom get the strength to pray for my aunt making drama n everything difficult. I love you all especially who shows care I soooo appreciate it 😇💔🥰☹😍
LOVED having a glimpse into the birds that you have down there! I hope you'll be able to share more once you return!!
We definitely will!
You guys are SO sweet...❤️🙏🌈
Louis what kind of makita device are you using to vacuüm your things?
I'm sorry that you are having these humidification issues. A relative of mine bought a caravan to build a house on a plot of land and sadly had to give up as the caravan became so mouldy. It ended up infested with rodents too. Was very sad.
This is very interesting! I feel like you’re living my life fantasy
Smart taking time away. I'm sure y'all will come up with lots of ideas for when y'all return!
Morning
Wow on the caption
Detour of your journey
Living in the tropics, I can tell you that within DAYS of you putting that "Damp Rid" around your bus, they are now COMPLETE "water" and useless. Your best bet is the dehumidifier, maybe even two of them! It will be a never ending battle in that climate but you'll get through it. Hate to tell you but you will end up washing everything you vacuum sealed as they will have a damp, musty smell in them. Will you be allowed to install a cistern on your property? Loving your videos!
Hopefully see you guys in the UK 🇬🇧 van life is the best!
Please come to the English riviera on your UK road trip!🎉🎉🎉❤
Haha, not sure what’s more charming at 05:34 . . . Raya’s dancing or the big smile from the lady behind her.
How will you look after this large patch of land with all the fruits and veg you plan to grow if you live away for a few months at a time?
Welcome back to upstate NY! I started following you last year and didn’t remember your family is in Hudson. I live in Albany not so far away so it’s weird for you guys to be coming all the way from Costa Rica to so close all the sudden. I guess that’s vlog travel life.
Wow. I’m early. Ilysm ❤️
Thank you Katy! ☺️
Louis what did camera did you use to take those high quality photos?
Wow that looks like a quetzal bird. That is the national bird for Guatemala.
Love that wildlife now while it is still there. Once that community really gets inhabited and houses are built, those animals arent gonna come around as often :(
The whole point of their community is to not ruin things so the animals will still come around
@@Gohappygirl With the construction, leveling and clearing of land, etc. that they have been showing in their recent uploads, it will be years before that happens. Ecosystems don't just pop back up immediately after people plant a few trees. I am sure they are taking efforts to be as least destructive as possible, but any construction in a biodiverse ecosystem will have consequences to the wildlife there.
The birds are beautiful, but it's good that the monkeys have not come to where your bus is parked. They can do a lot of damage and they're very brazen. And if they get inside they' often trash the place. My experience is months in Rishikesh India. They would sometimes even come in to the yoga class where they were actually some large men participating in the class. And no one tried to stop the monkeys from ripping the cushions apart because it can be very dangerous to confront a monkey.
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Yes!
I once had ants in my car I was living in... once they are in there they stay there for life. Soo annoying, I literally had to take the whole car apart just to find the nest. Good on ya for tuning the Humidifier :))
where do you charge the Anker?
do you have to pay an HOA type of fee to live there?
Appreciate your honesty. Likewise, I want to share my experience with using many of those same DampRid things in an environment not even as damp as yours is the amount of water they absorb is an unnoticeable "drop in the bucket" when you have that much damp in the room. If your stuff stays dry, it will be because of that machine Louis rigged up. So next time you can probably skip the DampRid.
I love bird watching 😊
omg grow a shampoo plant. I live in NC , it wont grow here ,but that plant amazes me.
I am also heading back to the UK in a couple of weeks. After being an expat for 14 years, I totally get the stress and anxiety of moving countries.
Am looking forward to seeing your UK footage too.
You'll be a pro for the next rainy season at closing up your home.
Hey now! I’ve been a birder since I could basically walk and hold binoculars! And I still love it and I’m now only 40…Lol 🥴 Hobbies don’t have an age limit 🤗
As soon as you said "old man hobby" I knew it would be bird watching. lol. I LOVE birds so I totally get it. They were all so beautiful! Your summer plans sound amazing. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. :)
I would not cope with rainy season at all. Certainly not on a bus!
If Raya is a Virgo, that would explain so much haha. Looking forward to what you have in store!
I had no interest in bird watching before visiting Costa Rica. I get it now, it’s interesting and fun when there’s so much variety to see.
Haha yes! 🦜
I know power is limited but you should do an ev conversion like you did with your VW bus. Less maintenance, better piece of mind. Just thought I'd bring it up.
Do a good research before purchase house or land. Especially the weather of the location. The wind, rain..... All need to be done before purchase...
Hahaha the silent disco headphones were so random!
Grew up in Guam. Damp Rid was a fixture in my closet!