10 YEARS Total of Living the VAN LIFE...My Family's Story

TAG you're it!!! I want to try something different and new! Make your own Nomad Tag video using the following questions, upload here to KZbin, and add #nomadtag in the title! I will compile all of the videos into a playlist for people to view and learn from! There are no rules about how long or what type of nomadic living or how you did it to be part of the tag. Hop on your phone camera or laptop, doesn't have to be fancy, and spill the tea! The goal is for there to be many different perspectives together in one easy to find place for people to learn from! :)
0:00 Intro
2:28 1.Who are you?
3:26 2.What is your main mode of travel?
4:58 3.When did you start living this lifestyle?
8:04 4.Where have you been and what are some of your favorite places to be a nomad?
13:11 5.Why did you start living this way?
18:04 6.How did you start living this way?
22:26 7.What have been some challenges?
29:29 8.What was something unexpected that you learned or did because of living this way?
35:28 9.What are the pros of living this way?
38:10 10.What advice would you give someone who wants to live a nomadic lifestyle and is just starting out?
Thanks for watching!
Thanks to my mom and brother for always participating in my silly videos since I was just a kid. Follow their journey in Alaska on instagram here:
/ out_seeking_rainbows
/ alexluway
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ABOUT ME
Hi I'm Loui! I am an adventurer at heart who loves to share every step of the way. My travels so far ,via camper van, jeep camper, and foot, have taken me all over North America. I started this channel in 2019 in hopes of inspiring other people like me who didn't exactly grow up living an adventurous lifestyle and who might be afraid to get started on their own adventures. Since then, it has turned into my full time job and something that I very passionate about. So, stick around to see the journey unfold!
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[@FG-yl3oj]

If anyone didn't catch it, she says "you stop thinking month to month when you're not paying rent." I felt that in my soul.

[@drivingbro]

I paid waymore living in a camper van than living in a cheap apartment, van life was like atleast 7-8k a month for everything. Apartment is like 5-6K. Here in Sweden you can buy apartments with only 2-4K rent

[@drivingbro]

@@darrellee4953 im sure you can live cheaper but i had to pay for fuel, propane to heat the van (it was not summer), taxes, insurance, camping fees (couldnt always find free parking spot, and sometimes to empty grey water or toilet). Also i wanted to eat more expensive food for some reason. I calculated it to be around 7k dollars a month usually. It was a fun experience and i get to see alot but i was miserable, even thoni had a big fully integrated camper van with loads of space big panoramic windows, full kitchen with oven, 100L+ fresh/grey water tanks and separate toilet with big shower.

[@quirkyblackenby]

@@darrellee4953the difference is you have to pay rent forever but you can eventually pay off a car

[@ev_blue]

Probably the best breakdown of van life I've seen. Really like your family Loui.

[@lagunn327]

I love that you all have your own space and do your own thing BUT you are together❤️

[@jrcrandall8548]

I love that you actually truly care about letting people know they are not alone

[@rrhopewell]

You 3 are awesome. The fact that you can say when your sick of it just move back in a home/apartment just shows all aspects of van life. Honesty. I pray that God will continue to bless all 3 of your journeys.

[@martinforrester8249]

Hi Loui, I've just subscribed to your channel after watching you and foresty forest travelling together. I admire your adventurous spirit. I'm an oldtimer Englishman who yearns for this sort of existence.Its too late for me now, but following you and others like you, fulfills my needs. Look forward to more adventures with you.

[@metaglypto]

Like you, I started watching Loui through Foresty. Not sure of your age and condition, but I am 70, two fused ankles, needing surgery for a herniated disk, and possibly two more surgeries after that. I am not quite ready to say, "no more camping". Are you sure you are? I know that day will come eventually, but for me for now, I keep looking forward to my next camping trip, my next hot spring, my next first. Anyway, for now anyway, we get to keep seeing the green grass, instead of turning it green.

[@BaileyM-co7eb]

I loved this! It was nice hearing your fam's different experiences. I wish I have a family member who was willing to do this with me.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

This community is your family too!! 🥰

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

This is true

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

This is why it's important to find a community. Anything is possible through law of attracti, law of assumption,

[@veeemit9719]

Thank you all for doing this vlog, and whether you are stationary or on the road, we always want to see you guys, so please don’t be strangers😊

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

TAG you're it!!! I want to try something different and new! Make your own Nomad Tag video using the following questions, upload here to KZbin, and add #nomadtag in the title! I will compile all of the videos into a playlist for people to view and learn from! There are no rules about how long or what type of nomadic living or how you did it to be part of the tag. Hop on your phone camera or laptop, doesn't have to be fancy, and spill the tea! The goal is for there to be many different perspectives together in one easy to find place for people to learn from! :) 1.Who are you? 2.What is your main mode of travel? 3.When did you start living this lifestyle? 4.Where have you been and what are some of your favorite places to be a nomad? 5.Why did you start living this way? 6.How did you start living this way? 7.What have been some challenges? 8.What was something unexpected that you learned or did because of living this way? 9.What are the pros of living this way? 10.What advice would you give someone who wants to live a nomadic lifestyle and is just starting out? Thanks for watching! Here is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL3ZdI2klNmMJ5AoHDhIIACNN7XcocTmUV&si=iEotTt8YwZBRucre

[@reestyfarts]

We left the Bay Area for the same reason. If any of you are in southern Nevada you are welcome to use our dishwasher/laundry/spare bath/bedroom.

[@wildnaturalista]

Van life is definitely like my plan C because I just think it's so sufficient. One of my fears is that if my car needs a repair or I get in an accident, there goes my home! I applaud you three for succeeding in your van life journeys and I wish you all safety and happiness.

[@goesintite]

I would say, stash your cash. Cash is your security or, sense of security.

[@onibioh]

Everything has risks.

[@goesintite]

@@onibioh I guess I shouldn't have assumed peeps would know I meant "in the bank but, lots of it"

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

Plz watch videos on unlocking negative beliefs. Law of Attraction Law of assumption

[@mikefranks4528]

This is the most real talk that I've seen about real van lifers and those that went back from it to apartment life. Great discussion...things to consider.

[@jessk0429]

Love this! I agree you don’t have to start big. I started in a Prius and loved it!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

I feel like Priuses or such an under rated car living vehicle!! I WISH I had that gas mileage!

[@Eyesis_1]

Thanks for sharing your family-wide nomad experiences. This is so cool.

[@kikox8902]

Loui bringing back the golden age of KZbin 🙌🏾

[@jeffhouse2031]

NOT full time nomad, however wanted to drop a few comments. Plan on being more nomad once retire in a few years. Have done a lot of long vacations (this year was from OH to AK and back) living out of my truck, and many many weekends locally (Have 3 Natl Forest w/i 2.5hr drive). I watch many creators here on YT and over time have been building out my equipment for future full time me with the neat stuff I see others using that help me build out. To any and all who aspire to be more nomadic I say, just get started. Work with what you have (myself = Tacoma with a topper) and start going shorter trips, and learning the ropes for yourself as well as field testing (and upgrading) the equipment you are using. Again, use what you have for now, and every--or every other--pay run buy something to add to your set up. Over time, you will accumulate more conveniences. Thanks to all who create and have contributed to my knowledge, as well as hope for all who start getting out and start exploring the world around you. Lastly, keep up the good work Miss Louie.

[@awalktowardsglory]

This is great information, and great advice. I am also on my way to that lifestyle in my Jeep XJ.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Great advice!!

[@wandajohnson1505]

I’ve watched countless van life videos and this one by far was most realistic. I truly enjoyed each family member’s perspective. Although some of my family members don’t agree with living in a van I plan to do so part time first in the future. I’m inspired. 😊

[@veeemit9719]

What a great vlog! You three just rock.😊

[@bessienash583]

I love this video. As a nomad, I like minimizing. I was becoming a hoarder when I lived in sticks and bricks. Filling every corner. Less is best.

[@kemi1486]

This was sooo good! You all look at ease out there in nature🌳.

[@AprilAdventuring]

I haven't even finished yet, but this is a stunning short movie! You've been an inspiration, Loui! It's been incredible watching your growth and getting this glimpse into your journey.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

🥰 Thank you April! I am so grateful that our story is being well received!!

[@michellel6596]

Loved the family viewpoints, and esp loved the little Loui & Alex clips!

[@ljtaylo1312]

Thank you for sharing. I love your family.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

We love you too!! 💗

[@DrLWesthuizen]

Great information awesome hearing all the answers - I am alone and 70 soon and my gift from "me to me" is my camper van and living life to the fullest till my last day on mother earth. #nomadtag

[@chaebaker3012]

This was a great conversation. This is good info for just living in general.

[@KaiExploresLife]

This was so informative. I love the different perspectives. I wish your mom had a KZbin channel. I don’t have Instagram or Facebook anymore. But I would love to see her past van life travels.

[@calicotux]

She used to have one, haven’t seen them lately. I truly enjoyed her perspectives. Go back through Loui’s older videos when they traveled together and when they first moved to Alaska, you’ll get to know her. Plus Loui used to put her channel name on there

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@calicotux Thank you. I will do that.

[@carolinagirl53]

She has one "Out seeking Rainbows "

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@carolinagirl53 Thank you 😊

[@JKART-do5jc]

I am an artist and that has been the hardest to give up. Have tools and workspace, do sculpture. When I have lived on the road that is what I miss so I end up going back to my small nest. I know about the burden of things. But, I have really enjoyed the road for 45 yrs off and on. I have always been alone on the road. Love experiencing all the different places. Thanks for sharing this. Enjoyed it. Oh, the one thing I miss is a bathroom with a shower.

[@SmileSQN]

Love- I AM A RESIDENCE OF PLANET EARTH☺

[@user-mb4se6km5p]

My van name is mini, I am a West Coast mountain nomad, been doing it since may21, straight outta 209 baby lol. I never knew how much I love nature,it's crazy.

[@cruzangurl33]

I love seeing you all together! It makes my heart happy! 😂

[@thepokernomad3033]

Oh wow! This is by far the best video of the year! The whole family vanlife/nomadic lifestyle and yall love it! I am a van lifer as well, and I'm so intrigued by this, and I hope one day I can meet all of you guys on the road one day! Keep on rocking the free world! 🤘🏾 #loveit #vanlife #nomadiclife 🚐💨

[@jonesnbones]

I'm a rural homesteader but love the nomad lifestyle as well ❤

[@NatureRach]

Loved watching this video and hearing each of your individual insights! I’m the odd one out in my family - the only one who likes to travel and spend time outdoors. I’m so inspired by (and envious of) your family’s collective sense of adventure, curiosity and adaptability!

[@jessicastachniak6485]

This was a great video! Your family is so awesome and supportive. I appreciate all the insight.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperRedman76]

I agree with you on how expensive things have gotten, and I surely don't see your reasoning behind it all as any kind of pity. I like the fact that it's a family thing that everyone is taking, I'd luv to do RV life, just based off on how I am and being a veteran and having to live on the East Coast, things aren't that great as far as renting goes. If I can find somewhere to trade my car in for an RV, I'd definitely do it. But, I don't know where to even start.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

I’m in the same spot!

[@kit3182]

So good to see where it all started! Can’t wait until y’all can update on your land. Loved seeing y’all make the trails and planing out your homes! Keep loving life!✨✨✨

[@goesintite]

Thank you guys for your insight, encouragement and transparency. Keep on truckin'!

[@CC-eh3rb]

Love listening to your family story. Truly awesome!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@MARTI20DAT]

i loved this video. i hope other nomads participate with their responses, because i'd love to watch those vids, too!

[@belindaknowles7440]

Hey Bex! I’ve missed your videos. It’s nice to see you😊 Great video Loui . It’s interesting hearing the different challenges you three have faced. Thanks for your perspective Alex, too.

[@tinacordell4208]

Thank you so much for your stories and honesty. 😊

[@Scapegoat66]

Love the different perspectives and challenges positives and negatives, Thanks.. want to do this someday.

[@rosalindklinger]

This was so great! I loved hearing the different perspectives and experiences of the three of you. Close-knit family 🥰

[@eileenbasiloy8803]

I love you’re family story.❤

[@Pabkojdim]

Thanks. you have really defined what I need to do next. Awesome video

[@AbAmerigo]

You're so lucky you have such an amazing family, This was an inspirational video for me, and Thank you very much for sharing that.

[@frankh.5378]

There is no replacement for financial freedom. Your family is smarter than many who are financially living in a jailcell who cannot get out of debt. Great video and a wonderful family. Stay healthy and safe!

[@juliamadison5701]

You have a lovely family..thankyou for all the wise advice Loui.

[@dwalker6868]

Very cool be free and enjoy life on your terms for sure

[@LittleMo777.]

Loved meeting your family! So nice watching y’all interact and seeing the closeness between you ❤️!

[@denisedurant3982]

Very nice the family in the van/vehicle. Stay close to each. Keep the good work and enjoy your lives. 👍🙂🌸

[@SuperClare]

You are a blessed woman Louie. Such a dynamic family! Very informative video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bd5866]

Loved this interview 💖

[@dannytattooflash]

Wow. What a strong positive young lady who was first talking.

[@panchosproduce]

I would ❤ this vid a million times if i could! THANK YOU & your beautiful nomadic fam! Wow just, thank you- finally ready to pull the trigger after hearing your stories! ❤❤❤

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

Found your channel through Foresty Forest and stayed for the insightful stories. Keep living happy and free!

[@HomeGrownCountryGirl]

What a cool and lovely family! Great conversations

[@domhubbard2197]

Really insightful video, been thinking about vanlife for a few years and you've given me a real idea of what its like to live on the road. Planning on starting the adventure next spring. Thanks for creating great content, and inspiring me to take the plunge.

[@jeantriplett8478]

The main challenge for me would be not having a flushing toilet.....I think I could live without a lot but not that. Love your family and your amicable interchange with each other. I am a new viewer and subscriber but am looking forward to following you in future. Thank you.

[@maryl965]

I discovered your channel a couple of months ago and have been catching up, watching some of your older postings. Just love them all. I especially like this one. Good information and advice, but a highlight for me was watching your family talking, sharing, laughing together. Incredibly heartwarming. Thank you, big time.

[@Cherryvanilla4122]

This was great. I feel like you all kept it real. You all seem so chill and supportive of each other.❤

[@mattbolieu8327]

You and your family are so koo . Thanks for sharing i will support your channel god bless.

[@crobinson6062]

Wow I simply love this

[@nevillemcfarlane6094]

Amazing family experiences! Be blessed and stay healthy!Peace and love ❤️

[@GwenDeeful]

Thank you for the great discussion on van lilfe. Peace

[@cami-loo108]

so great to see this!!!

[@whereismymind0788]

Really cool life. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

thanks for your support! 💗

[@mrisa8981]

Luv you guys. This was real and very encouraging.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching!

[@user-bx3os4jg1i]

I'm a year from retirement and I have to say that your video is very informative. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SummerIsGolden23]

Wow , you have a lovely family Ms. Loui! You guys are amazing! So brave and majestic!💗

[@blusaura7409]

Love this !

[@hexhex7220]

oh if only I were young again. I'll just have to live vicariously through your adventures. You're such an inspiration.

[@janeYS]

you have a cool family. you are so supportive, understanding and accepting of one another. i enjoyed your family dialog.

[@georgemurphy9910]

You go girl you’ll do wonderful I love your condo❤✌️✌️🙏

[@michaelcarpenter8789]

Hey Loui, found your content via Steve Wallis. Love your channel, your family is awesome, can't wait to see what's next for you!

[@thomasforbes7621]

You guys have a great family dynamic. Keep creating adventures and living life to fullest because we only have one life to live. Keep going Loui. Much love.

[@haqitman]

Great discussion by a lovely family!

[@taterpugz]

I love this! Your family is lovely. I lived just a hair north of Sacramento in 2005 and could not believe how expensive it was...I can't imagine what it's like now.

[@therealtashiro]

What a great video! Thanks for making and sharing! ❤🇺🇸🍻

[@deeblack2847]

This was interesting, I enjoyed the video.

[@reneecopeland1095]

Great conversation!

[@margaretyoung4262]

What a cool thing to do. You guys are the best!!👍😊🙏I’m a committed house holder but enjoy the nomad , van lifers Channels. You all are wise and an inspiration for us all❣️🌟❣️🙏

[@maroonblaxk]

Thank you for sharing

[@metaglypto]

Nice to meet you and your family, Loui. Hopefully I will run into you or your's, out on the road some day.

[@HN-oq3gf]

awesome family!!!

[@shanec.7105]

Alex has very good observations, views, insights.

[@Alanc419]

Condolences to your family about Lady. We totally get it, having had pets (family members) all our lives.

[@grosvenorclub]

What a lovely family .

[@onpt4u326]

First time viewer..enjoyed the video. My challenge right now is saving to leave my current lifestyle. I did vanlife and it is freaking AWESOME and wanna go back to it and once I do I'm never going back.

[@WhiteBirdMustFly2]

Yes, In Central Coast California, the fires from north of us near Santa Cruz area, south in Santa Barbara, added to our own areas fires. Same thing in Southern Oregon near Grants Pass, Ashland and Medford areas were smoked out, as was areas towards the coast from there, we blazing and difficult to breathe while driving.

[@braidedGink]

endless appreciation for your videos loui!! hoping to make a video of my own soon! i also am from northern california & getting pushed out because of the cost of living here

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Thank you!! I can't wait to watch your video!! It'll be interesting to hear what your experience has been in Nor Cal!

[@fredmac1000]

Thank you 🙏

[@georgemurphy9910]

That was very nice thank you. ❤❤

[@dannytattooflash]

I hope you all have healthy and long lives. 🙏

[@yvonnechackworth2009]

Awwww..you have a beautiful family❤

[@rodellwilliams871]

I totally understand and I totally agree 👍🏾

[@jennyferrios245]

Beautiful family 🥰

[@Goldibabyyy]

I loved your video!You and your family are so wholesome.All of your humor individually,& calm energy made me subscribe!I used to live in Anchorage,Alaska for 7 years when I was younger and I fell in love with it.I’ve lived in the city for awhile and don’t necessarily like it,& as I’ve grown older it seems too chaotic.I plan on doing city life in an apartment for the next 3 years,living on the outskirts this time around.I am planning to visit Alaska again and stay for about a week to see if the feeling is still the same,and if I could live there again.If so that will be my next big move to transition into nomadic life.Alaska showed me parts of Gods creation that I’ve never seen before,from the Aurora Borealis to wild life,it’s paradise.God bless your journey as you traverse!😊

[@bdconsulting3532]

Great video loui

[@Thuglove68]

Iam a new sub thanks for your videos so informative🙌🔥🙌bless you and your family🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿