A Glimpse into Full Time Van Life | Leaf Peeping in New Hampshire 🍁 White Mountains & Cog Railway

Here's what van life is looking like after 5 months! Join Rue and I as we adventure throughout New Hampshire and check out some beautiful foliage in the white mountains and ride the cog railway. Since I wanted to share our adventures AND a realistic view of van life, this video is a bit longer. So grab some popcorn and enjoy!
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[@Doc1985]

Sarah, this video showing you actually using your van during the day is really very interesting. Other vloggers seem to create video vignettes where they are not really doing much to show how they use their van facilities. Showing how the cab/box separation doors work as well as the adjustments you make to actually live and move around in the van box space are part of your real-life activities which are both interesting and informative! Even your basic activities such as cooking, where you do your eating, how you fold up Rue's seat, etc. show how you move around and live in limited spaces. Very nice video! Yes, please do a video of a day in the life of a health-care provider living in a van. That would be interesting! This kind of day-to-day living content is terrific to see! Thank you so much!

[@markvantrece6569]

Couldn't have said it better! 💯

[@beckybroussard2078]

You became one of my most anticipated weekly videos. Then just here & there, to now, I almost completely FORGOT about you. Please be more frequent. I not only love arm chair travels through you, but I genuinely like your videos with you & Rue. Informative, educational, beautiful, uplifting, and just nice in general. I like your style. It's so nice to see happy, smiling, enjoyment and the realistic down side too. Stay safe, blessed & God bless you & yours.🤗Texas fan.

[@karencruz1401]

YAY a video from Sarah and Rue!! I'm so happy Rue has settled in. Huskies are so dramatic, goofy, but still wonderful creatures. Thank you for sharing your joy in your travels. Looking forward to more.

[@sukierusso5738]

I loved seeing you and Roux living, eating, sleeping, preparing for night time and getting ready for a new day in the van. It was so interesting. I love content like this. Take care and enjoy the east coast.

[@thomasnie8151]

Dear Sarah, so happy to see you again! Your train-ride was really amazing. It looks that Rue gets used to your new life. Please give her a big HUG ❤ All the love from Germany 💗

[@wroscel]

I liked the "true life" view of living in the van - stuff not put away, parked in a Walmart, simple meals, etc. If I were full-timing I would be eating yogurt and frozen food too. Now when I travel, I don't cook - I like to visit the local areas and diners and cafes are a good way to do that. Feel free to update us on real life views every so often.

[@sandrap3047]

I usually watch one or two AT thru hikers every year. They always show Mt Washington from their hiking point of view so it was neat to see it from your point of view taking the train. They are obviously not hiking Mt Washington this time of year. They are all finished by now. Girl, it looked freezing up there! It's usually cold when they hike to the top, but not that cold! They are all rushing to the hut to get soup or chili. You look so happy! Glad you are living your best life Sarah! Love your videos of your and sweet Rue's adventures! Yes, we do want to see your travels! Would love to see a day in the life too! I'll watch whatever you post! :)

[@hctim96]

B4 I moved to Fla I lived up NY way. Beautiful territory. The Adirondacks and the Hudson Vally are beautiful. I went up the cog rail a few years ago. A real treat but a bit expensive..

[@douglashoward5738]

Thanks for sharing Mt Washington! Beautiful! A day in the life of a traveling healthcare worker is a great idea.

[@SavoryBeing]

Check out Dog Mountain in St Johnsbury, VT. 150 acres for dogs with trails, swimming pond, fields, and memorial chapel. Great for Roux !

[@leslovesliberty1776]

How lovely to be in New England in the fall with all the leaves!! I'm so glad Rue is adjusting, I've been worried about that. 🙏🐶🍂

[@theonly1film]

good morning from michigan its great to see you back thanks for sharing

[@kevinpalmer9743]

Rue is beautiful, cherish her as she will give you unconditional love. Love your videos especially this one being native to New Hampshire. Stay safe...

[@rebeccaj5252]

I started following you with Airstream and you had the Jeep....I loved this video of my home state but now you get a bit of a glimpse as to why natives can't even enjoy our own state. It has been horrible since Covid. As an airstream owner it is impossible to even get campsites, but as a HH member I will remember the Mount Washington place.

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

That was fun! Glad to see Rue is settling in. I wouldn’t mind seeing a day in the life of a health care traveler. Actually whatever would be great! Happy to see you enjoying life and Rue too! ❤

[@MrShamus07]

@ 10:33 - I recognized Crawford Notch right away, even though I haven't been there in almost 50 years. I have enjoyed your channel, and your van is incredible. As a former backpacker, I've always liked the concept of being totally self-contained while traveling.

[@karinjones4380]

Looks like a lot of fun! Your van is working out well for you. Get a steam iron for those wrinkled clothes… there also is sprays for removing.

[@kathysundberg8366]

Thanks for taking us along . You should come here to Idaho - beautiful and much less crowded .

[@michaelgregory1013]

Hello Sarah, another fun video! I really appreciate your positive outlook… it’s infectious!

[@jackrolfson312]

Glad to see you back, Thank you for taking us on your latest adventures. Give Rue a hug, Drive safely Stay healthy in your work environment until next time.

[@be.kind.to.animals]

I just love your videos. Great editing, visuals, and music. They are the perfect length. Hugs to Roo, love to see her loving life with you . I also gets lots of info on places I might visit. Hellos from 🇨🇦.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Sarah and Rue I loved this Sarah seeing you and Rue in the van Sarah you might want to utilize the back of your driver and passenger seats as well as you putting a set of hooks around the back where you have the rear of the van

[@jilljudd9174]

I would like to see day in a life of a van life thank u for your videos

[@davidandmoose1499]

Glad you had the chance to come to my home state during the foliage season.

[@lacylobdell7455]

Idea: have you considered a spring loaded shower curtain rod to put in your bathroom to hang clothes?🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s non permanent so can easily be removed for showers. I currently have a T@B 320 and put a short rod in there and it hasn’t budged in 3 yrs of travel (I have to shower sitting down, so it never gets wet - I just take the hanging clothes out then back in when not showering)👍🏻

[@lisak.9007]

Hi Sarah!! So happy for. New video from you; amazing trip!! I would love more videos from you and Rue; you are great, so whatever videos you post will be great too!! 🤗 Lisa

[@stargirlofantares9053]

It’s so good to see you. I was getting worried. This video was awesome for so many reasons other than the places you went & the fall foliage. You make me tired with all your hiking, but for Rue’s sake I’m glad you love it. Huskies, Malamutes & Alaskans (probably a lot of others) need a lot of freedom & exercise!! They are used to being sled dogs. Too bad you couldn’t take her up in the snow! Anyway, the other thing that made this video so cool, was we got to see how you live in your tiny home. I think I’d go mad! It’s funny how those microwaves come in handy! I can’t remember if you have a composting toilet, but I’d love to see more of how you manage in that tiny space, if you do compost & how much water you use compared to your Aurstream. So glad you’re okay! Love from Oregon ♥️ Jessica

[@carenphilemon6045]

Loves all of the video! Such a great relationship between you and Rue! 💕

[@withanopenheart]

I enjoy any type of day-in-the-life vids!

[@eddiespain2410]

My old stomping grounds for many years... Camped every August for 17 years at Floodwood Pond...

[@saritaschwedes8393]

look at that gorgeous snow!! and beautiful sunset! 🌸

[@jennytravis6247]

Yes. Please do a day in the life video of a healthcare worker in a van. I am also a traveling healthcare worker and I want drifter van to build out my van. So I would love to see how you do it.

[@kirkallgayer1643]

That was so cool you are so lucky be safe have fun God bless you and your puppy 😊

[@sharonking9862]

This is What I really enjoy watching❣️❣️. What a Fun trip‼️

[@sarahduncan1423]

Love it!! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures! So fun! I had to laugh when you were dumping your PBJ's into your freezer and you paused and right before you said it I said "for days." Lol! I usually get the 4 packs too (small freezer space). I'm sure it was extra delicious after your hike! Glad Rue is doing better too!

[@butterparty]

So nice to see both you and Rue thriving compared to earlier videos! Would love to see a day in the van life of a healthcare worker. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration to travel.

[@user-de2op8kt3m]

Сара и Рю - самые дружные и весёлые подружки! Так приятно на Них смотреть! УДАЧИ Им во всем, во всём!!! Он Них веет позитивом и надежностью! Так держать Девчонки!!!

[@apriljohnson27]

Glad to see you and Rue. We missed you guys. I would love to see day in the life videos. Also are you still working with Drifter Vans?

[@vgh332]

The way she popped up when you came back in from walmart 😂😂 so cute

[@NOMADVANNER]

I ALSO USE TO TENT CAMP ON MT WASHINGTON IN THE DEAD OF WINTER NO FAR FROM OBSERATORY BUT IN THE TREE LINE..IN 68 AND 69 BEFORE AND AFTER WOODSTOCK 69...ENJOY...

[@chrishope380]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your travels and experiences!

[@ndan3746]

Crawford Notch / Mt Willard is an amazing area in the fall ! Mt Washington is amazing summit!

[@grayfox9911]

Rue looks good! I'll bet it's pretty up there in real life!

[@gailegormley5744]

Thank you for giving an update of what is going on in your life.

[@21micaela21]

Omg I’m so glad I found this channel, I’m a nurse and just bought a van ! 😊

[@mrowland6]

Great video! This area in fall is on my wander list. I would like to see a day in the life view.

[@audiomxr]

WOW! What a gorgeous drive and set of experiences!

[@calistograph]

Thanks!

[@1954BigV]

Great video. I would like a “day in the life” video. I’m very curious where you park when you are working your shifts and what happens to Rue during your 12 hour shifts. Thanks.

[@shannonking2126]

You could probably just get a tension rod to stretch across your shower and hang some of your clothes from that. It's easy to remove it and toss it across your bed when you're showering and then put it back up afterward. Also, I think those are the most perfect PB&Js. FInally, thanks for this great video. You did a fabulous job of filming and editing!

[@vgh332]

So happy Rue is feeling better in the van

[@karenwademan8714]

Thanks for showing the beauty that is fall in the North Eastern part of the US. Oh and Mt Washington was just epic! I can tell this was an exciting trip for you. I love how you love your pup as much as I love mine. Happy and safe travels! Oh, yes, give us a day in the life of your working life. Love from Florida 💕🙏☀️🐶🦮🐾

[@delisaseale5881]

Loved this video. It was nice seeing how you and Rue do fan life. It’s so great she finally settled in. I’m sure that was huge relief for you. Beautiful scenery. There’s been a drought in our area in Arkansas so, haven’t seen many pretty leaves yet. Maybe soon. 🤞🏻Inspired by all you women who are adventurous and willing to trek out on your own. Thanks for sharing!🍁🍂

[@jm72309]

Thanks for a glimpse of your life. Love it. You are very inspiring. Can’t wait to see your next adventure. God bless!

[@beverlypoirier705]

I hope the Kangamagus wasn't slippery with the rain and leaves. When I lived in NH they used to close it in the winter. Right along with the cog. Many places close in the winter up in NH . Safe travels ❤

[@lisanewell4646]

Love the Cog Railway! Much better and less nerve-wracking than the Auto Road.😂

[@kriyayoga98]

Great to see you and thanks for sharing this beautiful trip with us.

[@lindasteller]

How wonderful! New England is so gorgeous in October. I think a "day in the life' van video would be great. Also, when you bought the AirStream, you had a video of the stuff you needed to buy to make life comfortable (drill for using your stabilizer jacks, wheel chocks, hose attachments, shore power cables, etc.) . Can you show which of those things you still use, or what things you needed to get for the van? Talk with you soon!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Fabulous video. Yes, we have missed you. You should see/ride the Cog Railway up to Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs. You would love it! Elevation 14,110 ft. Then you should also visit Estes Park. Nice community. There are others. I have a friend that hikes the Cog Railway in Colorado.

[@mikestone9839]

Good for you taking time for yourself!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Random question. When you are working 12 hour shifts, what do you do with your dog? Does she stay in the van the entire time or?

[@rbnhood39]

Happy to see Rue and you again. Have been wondering how you were doing.

[@rosethorne8174]

Great Video Sarah. Glad you are loving our northeast. You definitely are here at the most beautiful time of the year. Stay safe.

[@MrWeusi]

That burger looks delish! such beautiful landscape! we just dont have that down in Florida....the train ride wow!

[@shannoncarnevale507]

You’re in my neck of the woods. I drive for Premier Coach so it was cool seeing one of our buses at 14:15!

[@melodylewis374]

I really enjoyed this video! I’ve followed you for awhile now and just enjoyed the feel-goodness and regular every day of this video. Because of your adventures, I hope to someday have a camper van, not for full time living but for traveling adventures. There’s so much I’d like to see and experience, and I would like to be able to take my dogs with me.

[@GK49245]

Fun video. Lovely colors and summit. Thanks for sharing

[@lynngraham7952]

That train ride looks so fun.

[@garyputnam4181]

Sarah that was a very good video you made . Probably because i live in N.H. ive spent 5 days around Mt. Washington and i still haven't hiked all the trails but i have hiked to the top of Mt. Washington. And the was one to remember .

[@libbybertrand9320]

Great video Sarah! Really enjoyed seeing the railway trip up Mt. Washington. So glad that Rue is doing well, when you are out of the van. Would love to hear more about your contract position! Be safe😊❤️

[@ZionRV]

My Zion has a closet, but like most Roadtrek owners, we take the microwave out and have extra storage. I’m not big on microwaves.

[@kimkeever3692]

Beautiful scenery! Great to see you and Rue, Sarah!

[@Judy-fl7us]

Thank you for the video. I enjoyed the trip.

[@jennytravis6247]

It is so beautiful there!!!

[@childofgodsfavor6909]

Beautiful Mountain Views!☺️

[@user-sn7ql4qp8n]

Hi Sarah. Rick from Drifter. Nice to see you.

[@rickbyo8643]

Great video ! Thank you for sharing !

[@SlowTransitTimes]

Hi Sarah, looks like you’re doing great adjusting to vanlife. Can you hang your scrubs in the shower ? I have seen people do that. Yes, a constant shuffle game in the van. Mine is much smaller, so I hear you 😊 enjoy each day 💕🍂

[@EKelly-nu7op]

It would be cool to see you have a get together with some friends where you have the side door open and you set up a wine bar.

[@shelly2024blessings]

Sarah, I'm so happy I found you. I've been living in Airstreams the past 14 years and now am researching van life. I'm retiring next year and want a van for exactly the same reasons you did. So many questions...

[@NomadicSarah]

Happy to answer any of your questions! Feel free to shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife]

Yay! So happy to see a YT video! Since I follow on IG I know how busy you are enjoying the North East, but happy you found some time to edit and upload here. *Suggestion for the sweater/clothes issue, maybe a nice large felt basket? (Felt so sweaters don't snag) Pile all your sweaters in there, and it can just be moved when you want to use the space its sitting in. Not ideal, but at least they'll be wrangled and easily movable.

[@billjones6106]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@christine9604frisco]

Premade PB&J?? Oh my. Love the 3-part cabin door. Oh, this makes me miss NYState!!

[@christine9604frisco]

Beautiful NH too! Wow!

[@xchick10]

Van life shuffle. All day every day lol.

[@tomassanesson902]

So amazing beautiful video and nice to se you and rue🤙🤙

[@robertdaymouse3784]

Good video. I climb Mt Washington once a year.

[@vgh332]

Yea DITL as a traveling healthcare worker

[@Deekers2020]

Would a few of those vacuum containers help with streamlining your winter gear? They can be used over and over. Flattens things out like a pancake and you could put them in overhead storage at front of van.

[@mariacristinacunha5789]

Great vídeo!!!! 👏👏👍

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Wonderful video

[@aaronriedel5372]

Good video!

[@maricarolmagill8764]

The flume gorge was worth $20.00 to me. Maybe you could check it out in a future visit.

[@shirtuntucked]

So beautiful. Love that part of NH. I sometimes wonder whether you ever miss living in a travel trailer?

[@Sarahbear2000]

Love it

[@hctim96]

Off topic question: As a CT/MRI tech in my previous life how do you deal with working on different machines? Yes they are all basically computerized x ray machines. You have all the different ways to get to where you want to go and which buttons to push to get there. How do you do it? Do you just work on one type only? Just curious

[@vanontherun-Mori]

Smart move on skipping the flume. Overpriced, and I live here.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Fluke Gore is well with $20

[@LASadvgrrl]

I used to work for the AMC up there, You were in Crawford Notch ! Best part of the country this time of the year but the traffic and leaf peepers used to drive me nuts. Great trip. I know you can't tell me where you are working upstate NY but are you really upstate or closer to the city? I ask because I work in over 50 hospitals.

[@cindytalley6923]

What type of water filter do you use? I was just at the Quechee gorge a few weeks ago. We are now in Elmira NY and at the end of next week heading sw NY for a couple of weeks before heading to VA. Enjoy!!!

[@StephsHealthMatters]

Are you still working with the van company? Drifter Vans?