BOONDOCKING MY VAN IN PERDIDO KEY FLORIDA + YOGA ON THE DOCKS & 🏖️ BEACH SHOWER / Van Life Vlog

[@storychasing]

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[@brendamonroe998]

You are such a joy and inspiration to watch.......

[@CellasChariot]

What a great hidden gem and showers to boot! Sorry to hear that they don't allow pooches at all these beaches though...bummer!!

[@jaxmaria]

Everything is beautiful 🐊🐬🦩🦀! I love Florida

[@ruthieclarke9125]

Hi Amber! I love where you are. Not only your location but where you are in your growth and happiness. You do make me miss the water, tho. Enjoy every day! Hi to Lily!

[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@alicial6072]

Love the sound of seagulls, it's a true summer at the beach sound.

[@cr3062]

Your puppy dog luv's the beach!!!

[@leonawilliams6599]

yes go with the flow dream a little dream i will to hugs

[@lisazeta4909]

Awsome

[@malindagatzke7959]

I Love PERDIDO KEY FLORIDA area

[@megjenkins4689]

We spend each winter in this exact location, and loved watching you pass all our familar spots. Hub Staceys is fun and Perdido Key is heaven. Enjoy!

[@karreevaughan4674]

Nice day

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Glad to see you having a totally awesome day. Enjoy that Florida weather.

[@o2bnov0307]

I lived on the FL Panhandle for four years. It was wonderful to see the beautiful area. I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit.

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Perdido means lost in Spanish and it seems you are lost in bliss. What a tremendously beautiful place & free. Welcome to Florida! Lou & Angie

[@TellMeAboutYourDog]

I love Perdido Key. One of my favorites 💕🏖

[@shawneeb3771]

Please be careful while in Florida. Yes, an alligator can leap onto that pier and can come out of the water grab Lilly and be back in the water before you blink. They move fast, especially during mating season. I grew up in South Florida in the everglades and I have seen them cross a canal and grab something and be underwater and gone at remarkable speed. Take Care and Safe Travels.

[@storychasing]

Yikes. Thanks fir the warning ⛔️

[@SohelRana-sy1sg]

Just now I see Florida through your blog from Bangladesh

[@beyoutiful6215]

I've done yoga, on a pier, in Florida years ago. Thanks you for the memories. I love Florida. And might I add I'm really enjoying your channel. I camp in my car once a week on Surfside Beach, Tx. It's magical.

[@BB-nn1tu]

You're awesome.

[@storychasing]

Barbara Brown Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@leonawilliams6599]

I am so happy you cheered me up i am so happy for you reaching your destination and your dream to be there what a peace of mind a restart i am proud of you for your diet and starting to feel better' when i started trying to loosed weight i went to trying half portions and for a sweet treat i like to make ice milk shake using milk and a little chocolate and freeze instead of making my home made pudding' love to you perfect place to do some healing hugs

[@storychasing]

leona williams 😊 thank you and so glad to hear you're enjoying the positive message.

[@leonawilliams6599]

@@storychasing yes in need of positive and healing change' keep on doing what you are doing i feel this year will be an amazing year for you and me to give Lilly a hug from one of her fans' love her love you to hugs.

[@gloriagodfrey3899]

Thank you. Take care.

[@storychasing]

Thanks, you too!

[@jimmydud33]

Search Dog friendly beaches in Florida. Not very many.

[@travelingwithjoe216]

7:38 You passed a great bar called the Flora-Bama right on the state line. Definitely worth a stop next time you go through.

[@storychasing]

Traveling With Joe 😊 Oh thanks. I think I remember it too.

[@lisaphillips939]

Those areas are new because hurricanes have been through there. Google which Beaches are dog friendly in each area. I’ve lived in Florida for 30 years, each area is unique and beautiful.

[@lisaphillips939]

Great places in Florida include: Central Florida has fresh water springs everywhere. Silver Springs is one of the oldest areas, you can ride on a glass bottom boat and see straight to the bottom the water is so clear. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the US. Lots of history there! I lived in Southeast Florida the longest, Jupiter is beautiful, Palm Beach is well...Palm Beach, nothing like it😎. On the west coast beautiful hill country with great national parks. South to Tampa Bay, great beaches. The journey to the keys is different from any area in the U.S. Lay back and relax, eat fresh seafood in little restaurants and State parks everywhere. Key West is unique, loved Hemingway’s home.

[@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin]

I love your observations about the architectures and the colours. I feel like you're just having a nice long chat with a friend. :)

[@storychasing]

Thank you so much!

[@FayeCalder]

Love the time with you and Lily. Have a wonderful time. MommaFaye 🌺

[@storychasing]

The best!

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

12:05 "I need carbs." No, my friend, carbs are the last thing you need. Carbs are our bullies.

[@TravelingSolo]

Carbs are a necessary part of a diet to maintain health - primarily to maintain blood sugar for the muscles to work appropriately. No/low carb diets are almost impossible to sustain. Too many carbs are not good, but that's true for any food in excess.

[@storychasing]

Agree with TravelingSolo on this one. Not all carbs are bad and every bodies body is so different in how the process macro nutrients.

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

@@storychasing Yes, everybody's body is different, so processes carbs differently. For example, my husband, basically, can eat all the carbs he wants. But there are signs for others, that curbing carbs is best. If you can relate to "Other people seem to get away with eating things I can't. I gain from just LOOKING at food." If you've been, or are currently are labelled by your Dr. as pre-diabetic. If you feel you 'have' to eat something every 2 hours or so, you're probably being bullied by carbs. I somehow got the idea that you were in the above category, and I'm very sorry if I misinterpreted your situation. I got that impression from another video you did, and apparently have committed an "Ooopsie!"

[@tanagrigg7366]

What a great day😊💫

[@annazrelli4487]

Thank you for another lovely vlog

[@abigailminy2427]

Thanks for video.. makes me want to get out.. and go!🥰

[@irisgomez7935]

😍🥰❤️😁

[@bambihargrove6499]

Very Beautiful you deserve it just enjoy being able to chillax 🙂👍

[@vickyGodlistens]

Thank you for taking us in your travels. You are an inspiration to us, to follow our dreams, to chase for those things that we long for.❤️ Since you started sharing episodes daily I have not missed one. BTY, on one of the episodes you mentioned you bought those cool and cute looking pants on Amazon, could you share the link please. Thanks. Have a blessed time in Florida and sorry you had to go through the winter in Texas, I’m from Houston and this caught us all by surprise but we’ll be ready next time. Looking forward to tomorrow’s episode.☀️

[@storychasing]

Vicky You're so welcome and glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Here's the link for the pants: amzn.to/3eZizTg

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

Good Morning 🌞 have a great day!!!❤️

[@storychasing]

Good morning!

[@debearp2721]

Good morning, enjoy the day💖☘️

[@storychasing]

Same to you!

[@myjeepzia]

Awesome footage thanks lady for sharing.

[@storychasing]

You are so welcome!

[@trulyblessed.]

Check out Wilmington, NC and surrounding beaches - Southport (oysters), ferry to Carolina Beach (Brit’s Donuts) into Wilmington (well-done country ham biscuits), on to Wrightsville Beach (Trolley Stop hot dogs) and then west to 295 to Kinston, NC and Vivian Howard’s restaurant and over to Smithfield for traditional eastern NC barbecue. That’s a yummy trip!!

[@1TrumpFan]

Love the Florida Panhandle. Enjoy 😉 Also you can see the Blue Angeles fly, in the Penceacola area. Near the navel museum there.

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Beautiful lazy days at the beach are the best. I’m staying at the beach next week Sun- Friday and watching your videos makes me more excited to get there. That sunset was beautiful 🤩. Happy and safe travels always 🐶🚐👍🏼♥️

[@storychasing]

Have fun! What area?

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

@@storychasing Faria Beach, Ventura County So. Cal

[@lindajohnson4204]

My cousin and her family got a job as manager/co-builders of a campground on Perdido Key. Once they got the place pretty well built, the owner fired them so he could manage it in retirement! The kids are grown now, and they are back down there, but I don't think they are managing the RV park.

[@jillleahy8450]

Jupiter Florida has some cool bars/live music if you end up on the East Coast of Florida.

[@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin]

We need an app like iOverlander - crowd sourcing spots that are dog friendly! Can you talk more about your yoga routine?

[@storychasing]

Absolutely!! Thank you.

[@TracyIrish]

Good morning Amber! Enjoy the beautiful weather. Have a great and safe day. ☘️Blessings☘️

[@storychasing]

Thank you, I will and you have a good day too!

[@girlandherrv2225]

Being from florida, ur seeing some great beaches. Enjoy

[@storychasing]

I am! Love it! Where at in Florida?

[@sandicrounse5273]

Welcome to the Sunshine state!! I hope you you’ll explore the beautiful natural springs in and around the Ocala National Forest!! The beauty is amazing. Float down Ichetucknee River, nature’s own lazy river.

[@storychasing]

Sandi Crounse 😊 I wish. I passed it up, but may go back. I apparently am allergic to these noseeums and when they bite I suffer for at least 3-5 days and have marks the size of silver dollars with each bite. It's awful.

[@cathyphillips679]

Thank you for brightening my morning with this video! I am stuck at home in Canada, with the land border closed. As soon as it opens I will be on the road again!

[@storychasing]

You are so welcome! You can still cross however you'll have to pay a trucking company to drive your RV over and then you'll have to fly over. Have you checked into that?

[@cathyphillips679]

I live in Eastern Ontario...so there is a company that will fly me over to Buffalo,NY and take my vehicle over on a truck...but just too expensive for my budget! I will be travelling in Canada this year while I wait for the border to open. Not a real hardship...lol

[@semurphy42]

Check out fort Pickens, at Pensacola Beach, there is paid camping, but a very rich history. It's where they held geronimo , after capture, its on the island with beach access.

[@coastalartistlivingonislan8395]

the bridge is still out in Pensacola- long detour around.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

gotta go 'around' because the 3mile bridge is out.

[@Imthebeachgirl]

Are you planning on coming down to the Tampa Bay Area?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I live in Tampa, but will be traveling to Marathon, Fl in the Florida Keys to visit family! Amber, I'm probably gonna be close to wherever you're heading!

[@caling98]

Loving these daily vlogs

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

you found a nice spot....so beautiful....enjoy and be safe. Enjoying your videos......

[@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin]

I was just thinking how nice it would be to kayak there, and BAM! you saw an alligator head. No. Thank. You.

[@storychasing]

You got that right!

[@lisoliveira]

Perdido means "lost" in Portuguese ☺️

[@panapat]

You and Florida go well together. An honorary Florida girl.

[@DonnaBMacK]

Beautiful beaches and water views. So peaceful. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@storychasing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zena1976]

Glad you are in a safe place from the storms ☀️

[@craigtarbox3499]

Glad you are enjoying the Gulf Coast .

[@christinemurphy4748]

What a gorgeous, peaceful sunset! I can’t get over how white the sand is on those beaches. Too bad Lily wasn’t allowed 😢 Yoga on the pier had me feeling jealous until you mentioned the alligator 😲 Stay safe 🙏🏼

[@storychasing]

Lol.

[@sharondunlap8734]

use Bring Fido to search for animal friendly beaches. We go to Fort DeSoto dog beach. Beautiful and you can take your dog off leash.

[@mikeandre9903]

👍👍😎

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thank you for the video. The area looks lovely. Glad you had a relaxing day. Sometimes one needs that especially after driving daily for a few days. Stay safe and keep on producing those videos.

[@VegasHikes]

Wait, Ive been here, in Gulf Shores for 3 months, and I didnt C U here..LOL Leaving April 1st...

[@storychasing]

Lol

[@amyhatfield3717]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO !YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SOUL TO LOVE LILLY LIKE YOU DO !!! STAY SAFE GIRL ♥️

[@DebbieDebcor1]

Hope you check out the beaches in Ft. Walton/Destin. Prettiest water and sand anywhere in my opinion. 👍🏼👏🏼

[@rufusbr]

Was that one of your new t-shirts? Love it! And don’t tell any other you-tubers but Lily is my very favorite pupper!!!!!!

[@storychasing]

Awww I’m won’t spill the beans except to Lily. ☺️

[@shirleywolff3394]

A word of warning, Amber. I lived in Florida for 31 years, and heard many stories of dogs being grabbed by alligators. Keep Lily well away from the water in alligator territory. They're lightning fast and very powerful, and can grab anything in a split second.

[@dianeblier3030]

Where is specifically are these wonderful showers located. Thank you for your advice. I'm about to go to Florida and I like knowing the right places so that I can mark them on Google maps..😉👍🏻

[@tryloveinstead7104]

Thank you for taking us all with you! Can you please tell us where the shower is that you showed us? We will be heading that way soon, greetings from Gila New Mexico. Safe travels :-)

[@John-de8xs]

I live in Alabama, and frequent Perdido. I know exactly where you are. Safe travels!

[@lorenenoe4472]

Navy is the #1 shirt color on you! Lookin happy and Lilly is loving the beaches! I spot that little quiver when you ask if she’s ready...Layla used to do that too! She would stand with her front paws on the arm rest in the golf cart as I drove her thru the neighborhood. Always on duty, she would bark if a house on her block had a different car in the driveway, lol. Miss her joy in living. 🛵

[@lynna1768]

Amber, while your in Florida you ought to see if you can visit the Author of The Yearling Marjorie Rawlings home place called Cross Creek I think it’s a State Park. The way you love nature and history I bet you would enjoy that place. I would like to go there soon.

[@sandifarrington9066]

No, No, No please. Get some fresh gulf shrimp! Joe Patty’s in Pensacola😊

[@KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin]

I'm adding all of these to my own "Oh the places I will go" list. Thanks for the rec!

[@mikepulido3518]

perdido means LOST

[@beverleygrimbeek4941]

Sun,sea and sand always makes me feel calm and relaxed😊

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Welcome to Florida. Interesting to see it from a newcomers view. I don't think any of our local beaches allow dogs.. unfortunately it's because of people that do not clean up after them, and let them run loose. Some are kinda loose with the enforcement.

[@living2ndchildhood347]

I’m using you as inspiration to stay on my Keto diet and keep exercising while eating less. Thank you! Alligators can’t climb out of the water on a fixed dock above the water. Floating docks, probably. Alligators and sharks love eating dogs.

[@ginabrown3901]

Living2nd chil.... She does not follow Keto, just the opposite w carbs, how do you manage to use that as an inspiration?

[@storychasing]

@ Living2nd childhood That’s very sweet and glad I can help be your inspiration.

[@storychasing]

@Gina Brown I’m pretty sure she meant that we’re both working on losing weight not necessarily the same way though. She’s keto which is just fine and I’m not which is also fine. In some of my other videos I mention people posting what they are doing so we can do this together and provide inspiration. Hope that makes sense. ☺️

[@living2ndchildhood347]

At Gina: because losing weight is extremely difficult

[@stewartpurvis177]

Beautiful view x

[@doncolincreative]

A waffle on every corner!

[@gloriakirkland8337]

Hey girl you will love Florida l live Pensacola Florida hope you enjoy your stay

[@karencruz1401]

I’m glad you enjoyed Perdido. You found a great spot!!

[@Lobaby55]

Wow! You found a Great Place to Rest & See the sunset!! How wonderful to 😌 RELAX!! Is your Van Gas or the other ⛽ diesel?

[@rrhopewell]

That white sand looked so beautiful.

[@ptrouve]

is there a mister Chasing? :-)

[@storychasing]

Philip Trouve 😊 lol NOPE!

[@Banagal]

Thank you so much for sharing the peace, serenity, and beautiful views. I'm sitting here surrounded by 3 computers and 2 phones. My work day has begun. It's certainly time for a vacation to the beach.

[@paulajackson4638]

Great chill day! I need to more of that instead of go go..so excited you are taking this route as I'm heading this direction out of Florida..got to get my beignets and coffee in nola..safe travels..

[@liveinthemoment381]

I love this video. The sounds of the beach, the birds & the beautiful sunset.. I am living vicariously through your videos while I sit in front of my two monitors working in my sticks and bricks home. 😭😭 still trying to convince the other half that we should go explore the country.

[@storychasing]

Is it working????? Lol

[@ellenpowers8037]

Another enjoyable video. How do you do the filming while you’re driving? What kind of dash cam do you use? You get such great shots!

[@storychasing]

Ellen Powers 😊 I use a Go Pro most of the time. Dash and window mounted and sometimes handheld. It's tiny enough to hold, stablizes the shots, and isn't bulky

[@carrie6582]

Would love more content on your journaling manifesting your desires and meditation during your travels...... keep up the great work....

[@JustAGalOnTheGo]

Soooo pretty! 🤩 Be careful with Lily around water in alligator country, particularly at sunset. ❤️

[@smendez7315]

Hi Amber! I'm so upset that I haven't watched any videos in a few weeks. I would have known that you were in my area of Gulfport. I would have invited you out to lunch and showed you a few things. If you come back through, please let me know. We'd love to show you around. Take care!

[@storychasing]

Oh no! I might be in the fall/winter this year. Thanks for the invite.

[@dianewolfe3056]

Love your vids, Florida etc looks so luscious and colorful I envy you. Last time I was in Florida Gault Island near Ft Meyers I loved my stay and the ocean fishing, every time I caught a fish it was different. Loved it coming from the West just trout and bass, fresh water. The problem with Florida the no-see-ems almost unbearable, I suppose if you lived there you adapt, not sure. Going to the Redneck Rivera (Alabama) someday. Kiss 💋 Lilly take care be safe.

[@cruzmgt]

Is the VAN noisy with rain hitting it at night ?????? :)

[@storychasing]

Not bad but I like the sound. ☺️

[@hanalukamoon5413]

Hello Darling Lady, I need to know why you don’t use your own van shower! Thinking about buying a van, but curious if I need to be aware of water storage? How much water can a van hold according to the size of your particular van? Also, is it easy to find places to fill up your water storage? If so how much does a gallon cost in California in particular. By the way love your videos in which I started recently watching. 💛 from Northern Ca,

[@renaesutton3145]

LIttle Lilly needs some sun glasses! LOL She reminds me so much of my minpin who passed away in January. Thanks for sharing your travels!

[@storychasing]

Sorry to hear about your furry friend loss. 😢 it’s always hard. I dread that day with Lily.

[@TheJanet4321]

Just before you said that, I was wondering if there would be any alligators around there! Wow, I can visit Fla., but I would not be able to live with gators!

[@marylinsadventures1677]

Thank you, I needed this. Somehow I feel like I am hanging with you at that beautiful pier and just hanging. And the sound of the birds. So peaceful

[@elizabethapfelbaum1240]

It isn’t safe in Florida around water to nap. People tend to disappear by way of alligators. Don’t ever feel safe or think they can’t get to you.

[@coastalartistlivingonislan8395]

Also having a cayote problem eating the cats and dogs- from Fairhope Al down to the coast in Fl

[@living2ndchildhood347]

And in Florida there are now: Crocogators because some folks have released their “pet” crocs into the everglades and swamps when they outgrew the bathtub... a crocogator is an alligator with an extremely bad attitude ans a very hearty appetite.

[@pocono49murphy96]

@@living2ndchildhood347 Are you joking about Crocogators?

[@tarac5137]

Lovely day! Protection for bird and turtle nests is my understanding of why dogs aren’t allowed on many beaches. And sadly, lax pet owners cleaning up. Be sure to have some fresh gulf shrimp! And stone crab, I think they are still in season. Oh, and grouper! 🦐

[@storychasing]

I totally agree! I'm sure that's why they aren't allowed because of those habitats. I would never let Lily near them, but not all owners are like that so I get it.

[@TurnItUpWorld]

Love seeing how much fun you and Ly are having. Totally can’t wait to get our RV. So excited! P.S. LOVE shrimp cocktail!