BACK TO VAN LIFE USA (reuniting with our tiny home)

[@ginnyandersen8527]

I think your water lines had some air in them from sitting so long. Now that you are using it again, it will probable go away. Welcome home. $115 a day sounds to me like you did good on the budget.

[@jamesblair4454]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@montyforster3370]

Glad to see you back safely. Enjoy your next adventure from Eastern Alberta

[@hape3862]

5:30 "We don't have health insurance after all." - Welcome back to 'Murica!

[@brianvancalster2594]

We have camped for a number of years. After sitting in the hot enclosed container for over 2 months, your water is teaming with bacteria. I would highly recommend dumping it. Loved your trip, very interesting.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

I got to remember that one. “I am kinda cleaner “ good one kiddo. 😅🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@atthebeachinmelbourne4260]

Is it nearly time to head south for winter? A few of the You Tubers we watch went to Baja last year and seemed to enjoy it (Kara and Nate, Travel Beans, Levi and Leah). Might be worth considering.

[@candybrown3785]

How funny I just stayed in a BLM campsite 9 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park for one night after visiting the park during the day. I left Montana on 10/16 where I live and did a 5 day car camping trip returning 10/20/23. Yes you heard that right 😆...a 2003 Mazda 6 with 223, 335 miles on it when I left. I drove through Yellowstone East Entrance through the South Entrance to see Jenny Lake at Teton National Park, then made my way to Utah seeing 3 National Parks Bryce, Capital Reef, and Arches. Also took the All American road byway 12 through Escalante between Bryce and Capital Reef which was about as epic as the parks. I slept in my back seat (I'm short) and had everything I needed in my trunk such as food, water, clothes, and even a Porta potty 😊. I ended up driving 1868 total miles there and back home. It was amazing. Last year in October I did the same thing in the same car except longer for 13 days and went to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and stayed on free lands, BLM, NF, National Park, and Rest stop. I loved it ❤. Glad you had a wonderful time on your backpacking trip and got back home safely. Enjoy Utah. It was my first visit there and I certainly did.

[@utahjag]

Couple of things. This time of year is THE best for Zion, Arches and all 5 of Utah's National Parks; 70 degrees and way fewer people! Also, I am still in SLC, just SW of Liberty Park if you guys need water, power or anything else. Thank You a ton for sharing your journey! So fun, entertaining, well filmed and edited! Hope you two are having a blast, that's the most important :)

[@Escapetothe8thConcession]

I've really enjoyed watching your European adventure. Glad that you made it home safely. This summer, you should try Canada's Maritime provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and of course Newfoundland. Can't wait to follow along on your travels!

[@corysvanlife]

HOW DARE THE MECHANIC NOT KNOW WHAT A SYRUP CHANGE IS!!! 😂 Welcome back to the van!! I can’t wait to see your adventures for the rest of 2023!! 😃

[@davidevans8611]

Thanks for telling me what she said, I couldn't hear it and even if I did I still wouldn't get it. Never-never take a rig you love to one of those oil change places. They are idiots. I kept an eye on them the one time I took my work car to. They started it up and the oil was blasting out of the bottom. I ran over 2 of the idiots to shut my engine off b/4 it was destroyed. They had cross threaded the oil filter...Never again!

[@minshullj]

Welcome home.

[@katiebug1957]

Welcome back! Nothing like home sweet home!

[@justlookin3]

I hope you’re going to see Cory sometime. He could really use a boost in viewers ! And it would be a fun reunion!

[@leslyestephen7629]

Jimmy! Natalie!!! Welcome back home!! I was thinking about you this morning ... It's good to have you back in the U.S. safe & sound. I think all your videos are great bc you are dedicated. I am sure there are great adventures awaiting for you in Utah!

[@bonniehoover8318]

Loved watching your hiking adventures through Europe, but honestly, I missed your everyday vanlife adventures.

[@sarahglewwe4997]

North Idaho in the fall is beautiful ❤️ especially Sandpoint.

[@BOBSCOTTONLINE]

SW corner of UT - you'll love it - maybe hit some lesser known spots aside from the National Parks - waiting with bated breath for the next adventure

[@marshallbowen8693]

Try Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland in the summer. You could see all three in two months as well as enjoy the ferries to Newfoundland.

[@kevinstenholm40]

I recommend that you travel to Minnesota's north shore in the spring ( May or June). Beautiful scenery, lots of waterfalls, rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, great hiking trails, and lots of other things to do from Duluth to Grand Portage.

[@alaskanight940]

Thanks! Welcome home Pancakers! 😊🇺🇸

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!!! 😊 We’re so excited to be back!

[@JackWong-z9f]

Bryce canyon, "the Narrows". Welcome back.

[@mariahorsfield76]

Home sweet home ❤see u next week❤

[@SharaBinghamMills]

That looked like one freezing shower there you guys. How awesome was that that Pancake barely had anything wrong with her? Welcome home!

[@michelle_nolan]

I’d love to see more of a personal challenge like you did with the budget. Somehow challenging yourself - professionally, personally, social, fears, etc. Almost like make a vision board of challenges and see what you could do.

[@hapnewsom9217]

I really enjoyed the European vacation, saw a lot of places I have been and lots that I had never seen before. For the foreseeable future maybe see how you do with just a bit of snow and some skiing adventures, but mostly stay south and in the sun belt...maybe down in Mexico along the Pacific coast?

[@etrimbleable]

Glad to see you two back. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelamurphy3331]

Welcome home Jimmy and Natalie. Hugs 💚💚🍀🍀😺😺🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚

[@michaelmitten2977]

Welcome back! Holy cow those 2 months went by fast! A $115 ave a day for 2 months is awesome! As with all your videos, I'm already looking forward to the next one!

[@paulhutcheson2947]

How wonderful to see you back in your van. I loved your European tour, especially the Czech Republic. Where to go now? The west coast of BC during storm season is great. For something quieter you're welcome to boondock on my property on a Gulf Island, due north of San Juan, WA.

[@2doxies4kk]

You two are just the epitome of cuteness!!!!!!❤😊

[@donnaniles3832]

Back in 2010 - 2013 when we were living in the rv, we kind of enjoyed the times we had no plans. We'd stay a week or even two at a location and visit a nearby town, hike, sit outside and read... We did make some plans but there was so much to see even in New Mexico, that we spent 6 months just staying at state parks and BLM lands before heading back to the Adirondacks in NY for the summer. Life is yours to choose from, enjoy 😊.

[@michaelburt1663]

My gf said you guys are back in America so I will re subscribe. Welcome home.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Saturday morning and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter

[@thomasdavis9438]

Have you ever traveled through New Mexico during the holidays? It’s a beautiful place to visit in the late fall through the holidays.

[@kathleenjasa3125]

So enjoyed your trip to Europe! Thanks for taking us along! Much more fun than taking with a tour group! Hint with outside shower! I bought a fold up mat made from bamboo to place on ground and stand on. Helps with the mud situation!

[@bobrouse8634]

Next time, drain the water, leave no water stagnant and remove power from the water heater. Come back with fresh water, refill the tanks, allow the hot water heater to fill, then turn the hot water heater on. Stagnant water for an extended period of time in tubing can algaefy and cause clogs.

[@anneparisi1828]

Hey welcome back you 2. Such a fantastic few months traveling in new places. What great memories 💞👍

[@jetstream57]

You both look so wonderfully happy. 😊 Glad to see you both back safely. ❤

[@curtiss1543]

Just binged 5hrs of your videos beginning with the purchase of Pancake. I love how far y'all have come since your first build. Being Canadian, I'm happy you enjoyed your time here despite the fires. Your next trip north should include a visit to Vancouver Island. I'm sure you'd love places like Victoria, Tofino, Campbell River, etc. Keep on keepin" on. Cheers from Victoria, BC!

[@FEARNoMore]

Missed u guys, welcome back.

[@Semto1]

I ´m glad that you are happy and safe at home :) Greetings from Czech republic

[@ourvanlives4736]

So glad you two found Pancake safe and sound. Congrats on nearly everything doing great. Not so much for telling you where we'd like to see you go see but rather some of the best camping sites you have found in the past in the lower 48. Happy travels 🎉🎉

[@mikeanderson6522]

Glad you are safely home. It would be fun for you to pick an area and ask viewers for ideas . Like cool spots only locals know. Maybe do a live feed to focus your options. Viewers like to be involved. But be safe. 😅😅😊

[@amynelson9362]

Welcome back home you guys! Would love to hear what, if anything, you would change about your European travels. Would you consider renting a camper van there next time? As for what's next, I'd love to see some of Utah! Sounds fun! But whatever you choose will be great!!

[@patti8376]

Utah was our favorite state of the 22 states we covered from March to October of this year. Hope to get back there again.

[@Matt5ash]

Maybe try Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Seeing the palm trees is fun.

[@mikepetet111]

You guys are great. Seriously, you guys can go anywhere. Your positive attitude and vibe is contagious. You guys are so respectful and polite. Just be safe and enjoy your time and life and keep smiling. Idaho is not a bad place to visit.

[@johnstuart8511]

Your water story: The hot water might have a Air in the lines. Just open and close the tap when it starts to splutter. Thank you again for your tour video. Was awesome. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@ChooseThePathYouTake]

Omg that’s definitely one of our favorite campsites! We stayed there for two weeks when we first started vanlife and we can’t wait to go back someday 🚐❤️

[@janetcastro371]

You are both so sweet together! Enjoy love and live life to the fullest in Jesus' name!❤🙏

[@rickardee8539]

Glad to have you back in the U.S. I had a friend who backpacked Europe several years ago and paid for it by critiquing the Hostels where she stayed for a travel company.

[@antonsamanthastrong7480]

Come back to Canada! You guys *majorly* missed out because of the wildfires. British Columbia is beautiful, and you guys would love Vancouver Island!

[@chhook949]

Love the reference to a Syrup Change😂 Happy All Checked out With Pancake! Time to head a little South don’t want to get caught up In The Hills With Winter Coming! Happy Travels,All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@kearnsey64]

Follow the warmth!❤❤❤

[@dreamseizing]

Welcome back! I think we're just down the road from you. We're right outside of Bryce boondocking right now as well.

[@dawngrey259]

IJBOL!! Pancake getting its syrup changed. Good one Natalie🙌

[@elainelazzaro5577]

Welcome home! There is so much to see in that area: Capitol Reef, Arches, Moab, Bryce, Canyonlands. Incredible hiking and scenery. I'll add Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to the list. Have a ball! We spent three weeks there and still didn't see everything we wished to see.

[@ricktaylor5397]

Might I suggest Big Bend and Guadeloupe Mountains National Parks in west Texas. They will completely change most people’s conception of the landscapes in Texas.

[@dennislautner8709]

As far as shower go, West Marine makes a 5 gallon solar heated shower for use outside. Fill it in the morning, the sun heats it while it's tied on your roof. Hint, it cools off after 2-3 hours so schedule your shower before it cools. Five gal. Should be enough for two, if not by two they are not terribly expensive. After some practice I could take a good (enough) shower with about 2 gallons. Let me know how it goes, I read your posts e everytime.

[@nancye2963]

Beautiful. My son and I were there last year this time. Glad you had a good time and are home safely.

[@Jeffvs]

Iam from Europe and was 1 week ago in Vegas 😅 and in Bryce. Even drove the same road. Small world.

[@melissahoffman4687]

Welcome back! What you can do is visit places in the USA you have not been to yet.

[@louiselev5436]

How about from UT high tail to Quebec / Maritimes (Bay of Fundy) for the fall colors, then make your way down to FL?

[@jill_ontheroad]

Totally feel that “burned by the bus so I can’t fully trust the van” thing but it’s the opposite for us! 😅 Jimmy and I are also thinking of being south early next year, maybe we all can meet up again!

[@niknaiman5359]

So glad you had that experience. It is heartwarming to see how excited you were to get back to your van though. There really is something about being home. After seeing how much Natalie lit up over that beer and pretzel, it would be fun to see you guys find some festivals and/or unique restaurants here in the U.S. Of course, it's always amazing to see your hikes in the national parks. Nature just never gets old!!! No matter what your next adventure, I'll be excited to follow along!

[@MikeG1505]

Think you should take Jimmy to Bonneville Salt Flats. Don't think he was there when (Natalie) went there with the bus.

[@kenvchigongstudent6996]

Here's a challenge right up your alley. You both are into adventure. How about seeing all 63 National Parks? You have some under your belt already. You could give a review of each park as you check it off your list. Just an idea.

[@dlbracer56]

Welcome home

[@GreggyinAz]

If you get down to SE AZ (Tombstone, Bisbee) area theres lots of things to see and do. Bisbee is a quirky little town whos motto is "Like Mayberry but on acid" I live in Sierra vista which is between the two. If you need a place to park for a day or two I have 1/4 acre. Glad you had fun in Europe!!!

[@teachfree1]

Love all of your adventures! So glad that you're back and got to take Pancake off Griddle in Utah.😄

[@davidevans8611]

Like-like-like, I'm glad you are like safe like back in the like states. And had a great time "over There". Now if you would learn how to say Nevada!.....I'll stop there. Utah is such a fantastic place. So many great memories of my and my late wife's travels. I'm sure other folks will fill in places to visit....So different from the rest of the swell country we live in..eh?...David...Have Fun!!!!

[@thetslabus]

I enjoyed your Eurotrip videos. Glad the van survived storage! For future western US places to visit, Lake Tahoe is gorgeous, but it may be a little late in the season for that.

[@shelleysmith3471]

Glad you made it home. Looking Forward to more videos

[@Easternoregon1]

Come to Oregon and don't forget about Eastern Oregon. Baker City has a lot of hiking and Mountains. But the weather is starting to change and get colder 😥 on the east side.

[@algonsalves8932]

Glad your back in the van. Safe travels

[@peterrowellranson8649]

Happy 😁 to see you folks back in pancake Loved your Europe videos thank you for sharing Pete cape town south Africa looking forward to seeing you soon

[@michaelwarren5366]

Welcome home. With all that is going around the world today, I am happy you are safely home and ready for more adventures. Good luck. Have fun. Be safe. ❤ 😂

[@nealjohnson1461]

Ok my vote is you visit the eastern Sierra Nevada along Highway 395. Right now is perfect but come Nov it might be too cold. But there are plenty of natural hot springs to enjoy in that area

[@donnawarmouth9329]

I think you two did such a awesome job sticking to your budget!!! Great series

[@jbandy9287]

Welcome Home

[@annchargualaf4990]

hi Jimmy&Natalie I enjoyed your videos on your backpacking thank you for taking me on the trip its amazing nice to see you guys back in the US safe travel with pancake take care love you guys

[@PacificAirwave144]

Search for warm weather, Cruddy/rainy in Oregon and Winter on the way... Loved your Europe trip.

[@theperpetualadventuremachi4571]

Van sweet van

[@oldcarjunky]

glad you're back

[@VMJules]

I would love to see you come to east coast Canada, the Atlantic Provinces! It is really beautiful here in Nova Scotia with Peggy's Cove, and The Cabot Trail! I started following your channel when you went to Central and Western Canada, and kept watching after that. I feel like I have gotten to know both of you and I'm excited to see your videos every Monday.

[@ejgottl]

what to do: Try some new outdoorsy/dirtbaggy sports; whatever appeals to you. Paragliding, rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, surfing, skiing, longer overnight hikes, sailing, etc.... Most of that is pretty synergistic with both youtube and living in a van. Didn't you already threaten once to try paragliding in Interlaken? There are plenty of places where you can do the same in the US. Including in Utah, assuming you are still there.

[@wandaboutilier2608]

Glad you're back to van life, I've missed it!

[@drewbdavis1927]

Glad to see ya home safe-n-sound! And that Pancake did so well! You'll get the W/heater issue ironed out I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing what comes next! 😀 👍

[@PaulBauck]

If you would like to camp and hike while seeing some of the most amazing rock art, Nine Mile Canyon near Price, Utah is in your area. We have found it to be best in spring and fall.

[@Destinylandadventures]

You guys should figure out things you want to see or do that you haven't in the area. Maybe something related to a particular sport or hobby. You were talking about wanting to do more "extreme sport" type stuff over in Switzerland. You could find some places to do those here. Or maybe themed adventures?

[@marykoch1666]

Welcome back!

[@jarinsmith381]

Glad you are reunited with Pancake and almost everything looks good. Since you are in Southern Utah, you should check out the LaSal loop or Kolob Canyon.

[@candyclemens4432]

Was a fun time now you are back to your van life . Looking forward to your next steps

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Thanks for the video. You guys provide me with a happy time. Glad you are back. Onward to some cool 😎 adventures.

[@mimi5117]

Welcome back ... i am enjoying all your travels. This great grandma is going blind and am almost deaf. So my traveling days are over but OH how i am enjoying traveling with you while in my arm chair. =) Thank you ... Stay safe and enjoy life =) smiles from Western Canada

[@Jillybean620]

Welcome back home to Pancake! Loved your Europe trip and looking forward to your new adventures to come.

[@jerroddooley374]

I just love watching you two lovebirds. Y'all fit each other so well. Thanks for sharing y'all's travel across the pond. Enjoy traveling I'm these cool months. God bless y'all and stay safe. Happy trails!

[@funwiththefacklers8346]

WeLcome home we are currently the campground host at the Sunset campground in Bryce canyon National Park. Stop by if you are 😂still in the area. We really enjoyed your trip in Europe. You were close to $100 a day great job , we are starting year five of full time RV. Will spend winter in AZ .

[@JeffWinter1]

There's no place like home. Glad your back safe.👍Try Vancouver Island...

[@mikemullay5622]

I would love to see you spend some time in the Pacific Northwest. The geography is very diverse, and in many places the scenery is breathtaking.