Couple Quit their Jobs to VAN LIFE from Alaska To Patagonia

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Who has a dream similar to this?

[@michaelsandink6940]

+GHOST ARE REAL That's kind of my plan, too. I want to get a job during the Summer (I'm currently in Grade 10) and save up to buy a van of some sort, and then live off the grid and busk for my cash.

[@LivingFree207]

We do!! We are 49 & 51 years old. Just got our storage unit today to put our photos & things like that away to get our house ready to sell. No....we did not win the lottery. We will be slow traveling. Staying in one place for one month to one year at a time...working online, making KZbin videos, etc. We will start full time in about a year. Need to get house ready to sell, have our son get his driver's license, finish up homeschooling, get braces off...then we are ready :) One is never too old to get started :) Melody

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

+Living Free Forever the best time to start is now! Good for you guys!

[@LivingFree207]

***** Thank you :) Melody

[@GretasTravels]

I'd love to do this one day! I'm currently working an office job I don't like, so I've started a travel youtube channel! I'm hoping to quit my job one day and become a travel youtube vlogger! (need to save some money first so started with creating the channel and building an audience! Hopefully one day!) I'd love for you guys to check my channel out, think you'd like it!

[@KombiLife]

Love those guys - Dillon & Tessa - good people. Thanks for sharing their story with the world!

[@orangekayak78]

Desde Alaska :)

[@jeffs.3348]

I'm quitting my job on June 3 to leave to Greece. My wife is too. We are inspired by this video, thanks, looking forward!

[@dannybravo6342]

How did it go?

[@CuriousCat777]

So how’s Greece?! Been dreaming to move there.

[@fitsumek]

Jeffrey - from what we hear Greece is bankrupt, unemployment rate very high. Now how are you paying for your cost of living?

[@pdcichosz]

​@@CuriousCat777 Why? Nothing special tbh. Definitely not the best choice for relocation.

[@Gabzpipe]

My boyfriend and I just bought a van! This will be our reality soon. I can't wait! It looks amazing.

[@shaik99493]

Hey how is your life now???

[@Levi_Allen]

Love seeing your van in the back of some of the shots

[@ethan1690]

im in 8th grade and im preparing to do the same thing w my friends wen i get out of high school (like saving up money now for the van)

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Keep it up! You can do it

[@ethan1690]

thank u

[@ethan1690]

love ur bus!!

[@lazybear5030]

ZoidBurger hope it all works out for you. A lot is going to change from now till then

[@Avicena-tf5uj]

Man watching all these people doing this is so inspiring. Really raises my energy watching these people live their truth

[@chosebinne]

Wife and I been working in Middle East for 13 years, thinking of moving back to Canada, and take a year off and travel across Canada, then down to Argentina in a campervan. Loved this clip, very inspirational. Thank you

[@GabieRetana]

Dylan I just found your channel and it seems like it will become one of my favorites. Great content!

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Thanks Gabie! :)

[@Abcded11]

Gabie Moret yeah this channel talk about my dreams...I am simple man from a small south asian country. we just can't have bohemian life like you guys.but while watching you guys having a good time makes me so happy and positive. thank you and love you all.

[@akshaydas7711]

Gabie Moret v

[@smnx127]

Wow, great job Dylan. You're getting better and better with your cinematography.

[@mysideofthetable3731]

Who was the one person who didn't like this?!? This is so cool. They're exploring and experiencing life. Not confining themselves to the daily grind. Best of luck to them and safe travels.

[@trishab2147]

Looks really cool! I couldn't imagine driving through certain countries borders thoug, it's one thing to drive cross country but it's dangerous. It seems like they overpacked though, there's alot of stuff in that tiny van.

[@thomassutherland5188]

Wow..great restoration..Subaru engine smart move. Another Alaska touring option is bicycling.

[@andrewscott3184]

As a kid my folks bought brand a new beetle and van. 1969 Beetle, 1970 passenger van. A friend of mine ended up with the passenger van and converted it into a camper. Love seeing that old Westfalia! Very cool!

[@TheFreedomTheory]

Your van is beautiful! You guys did amazing work!

[@andreismithnow]

That one shot at 7:45 is why I watch your videos. Awesome shot.

[@stevef4010]

Totally agree. I was just about to comment on that myself.

[@AllyLaws]

I love this!

[@martywilsonlife]

How beautiful!! What a remake on that van. I was awe-struck by the tablet set up with the engine. Man, this is the future! You guys are livin' the life!

[@Arthur-Silva]

That's the life!

[@mlockey1]

Great story and great restoration. You guys are living the life! -- Enjoy it while you can. I love this quote: "the first mile is the hardest."

[@zFLAVEz]

great video! My biggest question about this whole nomad style of living is how do people generally support themselves financially? A lot of people say they quit their jobs. Are they just living off their savings?

[@LivingFree207]

Some live off savings. Some "work camp"(There are videos on that), some work online, some slow travel....stay in one place for a month or so and work a job...bartending, or whatever it is they do. Many options. Lots of videos on this topic too on KZbin. :) Great question.

[@zFLAVEz]

Living Free Forever Thanks for the information! I'll look some videos up.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

My wife and I are currently in the midst of a long-term travel (2 years). We are driving from California to Panama. This trip was a goal of ours for 3 years. We are living off of our savings primarily. We also have the option of finding work along the way(something we have done before) as experienced massage therapist/ boat captain/service industry professionals. We have also started our own youtube channel and website. We are working at making that grow as a source of income so that we can continue traveling, but it is new to us, so we'll see how it goes.

[@LivingFree207]

The Traveling Together Journal Did you record your trip? I'm heading over to your channel now. I would love to go to Panama but not so sure about driving down there...not sure I physically could handle it. I'm not a spring chicken anymore lol. Hope you will continue on your travels and share with us all :) Melody

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

Living Free Forever​ We are recording our entire trip. We should have a new episode out Wednesday. ...if we find internet Wednesday. It will be about the build of our camper, the videos start getting better with the next one. As far as your age you should not let that stop you. As a part of our project we started to interview other Overlanders and our most recent interview the couple was in their late 50's. Another couple you can check out their blog is The Next Big Adventure. I have not gotten to meet them yet, but I know they are older then your average Overlanders.

[@Bowtieguy]

Totally agree with your advice about just going for it. If you stay in your country the worst thing that happens is you drive back home. You have nothing to lose!!!!

[@rod22lt]

"First mile is the hardest" ...best and most inspiring advice for me. Thanks for the vid!

[@travelingwithranger]

Nice job on the bus.love all custom add-ons. Looks like you guys are living the dream.

[@RETIREMESOON]

Here it is after years of testing this top oil that my mechanic uncle talked about for 40 years I have to confirm his findings with 2 test vehicles. That Subaru motor has a history of heating so let's do 5 things while we protect the engine and raise your HP and Torque. Go to any Walmart and buy 5 bottles of Marvel Mystery Oil which famous racers use to break in new motors. MMO....Marvel Mystery Oil is 5 chemicals and it is 5 bucks a bottle. Put 8 ozs in the crank case oil at oil change or NOW to start....put 4 )ZS in with every tank of gas. 1) Friction Reducer that improves lubrication and raises MPG and compression. 2) it removes and prevents sludge 3) it removes varnish protects diesel motors from rust which makes for oil burning......gas don't woorry. 4) removes any carbon in the engine so it is quiet and clean. The MPG alone will pay for the 5 bucks a bottle and the increase of HP will be noticed in the next weeks. Watch your gauges to see if the sensors show the change. GOOGLE MMO .

[@choffman9915]

Amazing! I really want to do that but maybe it a bigger campervan. However I would also love to live in Alaska...

[@versace.mitch69]

That luggage carrier is so cool with all the stickers. Hoping to have a something similar to this in a few years!

[@hydrangeaism]

I've watched this a couple of (okay, several) times and each time am reminded how awesome this couple is! Thank you for the re-up on inspiration!

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

Entertaining video and clean restoration. I like the split solar panel idea. I built a 300w solar suitcase, but it's heavy to move around. I'm thinking of switching to part roof mounted/ part mobile set up too.

[@niniliumify]

I have my Bus ('71 Loaf) from Nome, and a plan to drive to the Keys. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@WanderingNature]

So inspiring thank you for posting, I just bought a 18 foot school bus that I'm going to convert into a rv myself💃🇨🇦 and travel this world I came to😊

[@bennybananas9378]

This channel is super inspirational. 10 out of 10 will watch again!

[@ZylTinyHomes]

NIce work Dylan! Awesome story Dillon and Tess!

[@Bemmski3]

I love their attitude!! You guys are incredible!!

[@ibex33]

Those photos look so amazing.

[@martinitagan]

I'm amazed of this chanel and what you guys did, things like this brings me inspiration to do what makes me happy. Btw when I saw the flag of Argentina got so excited that you get to see the beauty of my country❤

[@matiasechehun9518]

Argentina WACHOOOO

[@WanderingBird]

This is me right now- just quit my job so we can travel in our van. It's a weird mix between terrifying & exciting!! So great to see videos of people already out there doing it. Thanks for sharing. 👍 🙃

[@Bostonclassics1]

Great story and thanks for sharing

[@dylbot2364]

I eat up your content man, love how you edit your videos and the work that is noticeably put into them. Keep them coming!

[@katie4916]

Such a cool van. What a wonderful inspiring video. And a lovely couple :) Thank you

[@BobiR-bl9fc]

Hey Katie,,,Iran is amazing in this year because we have a lot of rainfall ,So most of Mountains & Deserts are colourful by wildflowers ......I am a backpacker from Iran

[@katie4916]

Babak Rainy oh wow..that is wonderful ☺️☺️ :)

[@CandEAdventures]

super cool Van love the seafoam green color!

[@VinceDickson]

Awesome! Patagonia is unreal!!

[@ryanmiller8375]

Sweet ride guys! Impressive! Curtain may be a bit too close to the stove though? Safe travels.

[@SnowLion1959]

Wow what a beautiful couple and what a beautiful scenery when I saw snow mountain and lake I just feel like am in Tibet and when I saw our Tibetan prayer flag behind that mini bus it just so beautiful may god bless you sir and mam best wishes from NYC cabbie Tashi Delek

[@colind1371]

This video is amazing! Great work you have done with converting the van!

Well, a couple from Argentina - Paul and bis wife - known to me, also quite everything and did The trip the other way round, in a similar van, from Buenos Aires to Alaska, in less than one year. Yeah!

[@alanmellor8002]

Great Videos!! Keep them coming!

[@MikeHannan]

guys this is amazing! i love the old VW campers, this is right up my street!

[@KuJoPlease]

Thankful for your channel and the awesome videos

[@Tina-qn6pq]

Amazing vlog. I love the photos and the ending with the drone following van down road!! What an amazing trip that had to have been.

[@gzup240]

I love what your doin Dylan. You da man!

[@Shlantybreakoff]

Amazing ! Thanks for sharing

[@sherryharrison1516]

First job, find a great guy who is able, skilled so that he can engineer, fix stuff and a man you can trust with his anger and won't bury you along the way because there are numerous nooks and crannies that would utilise hiding a corpse until the insect world is finished with it.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

WTF sherry

[@BobiR-bl9fc]

If you are a backpacker try to travel to Iran in this year ,we have a lot of rainfall so most of Mountains and deserts are amazing here

[@miguiresmith510]

sherryharrison lmao

[@worldreligion5992]

sherryharrison that was dark😂

[@awwstin]

ofc u need a guy to do it

[@brionity]

I think here again the question that is on everyone's mind and is not answered is what DOES it cost? How much did they save to do this trip overall. This would be a valuable piece of information and all of these videos avoid it. From the van redo to the trip. It would be an easy thing to explain. Two years is a long time. How much did they put aside and how did they handle that through their journey?

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Cost isn't near as big of a deal as most people think. I know people who live on $7k a year and I know people that live on $60k, both living a nomadic lifestyle in vehicles. It can be as cheap as you want or as expensive. If it's cost that is holding someone back then they just need to figure out a budget for them. The great thing about this lifestyle is it can be as cheap or as expensive as one desires.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

in Europe yes...but if you buy it in South America or even USA its a lot cheaper...then you can ship it to anywhere in the world nowadays for less than 3000 USD

[@tomsenft7434]

theabstrakt84 : yes, those energy panels and a 50-year old vehicle that has a new engine are cheap, and can be bought anyplace.

[@MrGnjecko]

I did a bit of vanlife in one of those vw buses for quite cheap, but I did everything myself from finding a good project vehicle, making the engine, bodywork, paint, furniture, etc. I could do that because i tinkered with cars since I was a kid, but someone who is new to this would have a hard time going through all the trial and error. I also had a very flexible part-time job that gave me the time to do it. I also had a place to do all the work and I also bought the initial bus before they became so popular and expensive. Yes, I think anyone can do it, and price shouldn't neccesserily be a limitation, but it is not as simple as that. A lot of things have to line up in your life and being technically inclined helps. The problem is people want things NOW, but there is a learning curve, an organic process, I love everything about van life and the undependable vw buses, I enjoy fixing them, I enjoy all the hard moments and the whole process that ends with a feeling of accomplishment, not just the pretty instagramable moments. I think that's where the real difference between can and can't lays.

[@bryantford3054]

Beautiful job on the van. It looks showroom new on the outside. When I lived in Juneau in the 80's, people would sell me VWs for practically nothing. Got a '76 van for $25 that I drove for 2 years. Then the junkyard charged me $25 to haul it away. The Subaru engine swap is genius. Those suckers run forever. You're wise to travel while you're young. It really opened my eyes, even though I stayed just in the lower 48. Safe travels to you.

[@sdqsdq6274]

wtf 25 bucks ? its cost 50-100k over here

[@tomasjonusas7408]

You are definitely an inspiration!!

[@lukebrown3093]

How did you get around the darién gap? Just curious thanks!!

[@aacastrocomandante]

It’s been crossed before. With a tricked out Range Rover of course!

[@terimegan2650]

Thank you for these videos! They are so inspirational and I am so happy that people are out there following their dreams!

[@VwRosstorations]

Thanks for sharing...

[@rvsc2277]

Good be happy life and have good future trip, nice set up.

[@ctvilla08]

Awesome van. Night time pictures look great. The flags are Guatemala then Belize.

[@kreicmanei]

I love watching videos like this. This gives me more inspiration to travel and make more KZbin videos. Also I am hoping that one day I can also do long term travel as well. ^ ^

[@meganhogate8549]

Love this! Dream right there. I am going to be doing something similar in a few months and i am so excited!

[@madkap779]

I just got a 84 vw Wolfsburg Vanagon and I’m 20 years old doing tile for work I’m currently living in my van during this COVID time I just want to be able to be in beautiful places

[@MachinaMusings]

How did you connect the tablet to the motor? You mention sensors, could you elaborate a little or give links, tips, etc. Thanks!

[@petehatzakos]

Dude! Killer drone footage! Great story!

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

Dillon and Tess - awesome van conversion!

[@Lucy-ws5fm]

Your videos are so well made I love them!

[@luvluckrecipes7155]

This video forced me to Subscribe. The van is beautiful and everything is so organized. Looking forward to adventurous journeys ahead.

[@rons3699]

Thanks for creating and sharing this inspiring video. You guys are awesome :::)))

[@joaquin.f]

El Chaltén (Patagonia 🇦🇷) 7:40 😍

[@sinestau]

How did you do all this? where comes the knowledge (and money🙈) from? so awesome!

[@Zebrahiker]

I think I met you guys on route, between capitol reef and Bryce in Utah. unless that was another blue bus of 2 people going from Alaska to Patagonia lol

[@merethe6481]

That van is adorable!!!

[@murrayallan1960]

I love traveling wouldn`t change a thing...ty

[@ELtercermundista82]

1:46 Jackson home Wyoming?

[@pollux3685]

That sofa bed was the simplest one I’ve ever seen I’ve always wanted someone to do one that way

[@DutchNomadFamily]

This is such a nice T2, love it. We follow them also on instagram, so cool trip. Good luck guys, we keep following you!

[@LukesHomeTube]

I really love what you both did! Congrats on going for it!

[@breaktaker4757]

Life goals! This is so amazing!!

[@normalee9025]

I'll be worried about the tires inflating all of the time due to the weight. I prefer big wheels and trucks. but this is such a beautiful little VW home! love it

[@michellelopez3639]

Love this couple! Very inspiring video! And I want a van just like theirs, same color too! ✌❤

[@grontek]

Great Job Dylan and Ska. Best Rgards and see You some day.

[@stevem6008]

Good job rebuilding your VW camper. What size tires are you using? How did you rig a cooling system for the Subaru engine?

[@MlleNoko]

Happy holidays to you! Wealth and good health too!!!!💥

[@amaliadeantonis8267]

awesome Thank you for sharing

[@AllisonReece]

Excellent video!

[@theminimalistninja]

This was put together beautifully! Their story is super inspiring :)

[@810cam]

This is so inspiring!

[@user-my5ey6ow7m]

"that sounds pretty rad" is the best start to any adventure!

[@boss1421984]

Well done and great bus. Can you please tell me more about the sensors in the motor and the tablet you have in front of you? Is this a package you can buy somewhere or you made it yourself? Thanks for sharing with us the information. Cheers and enjoy

[@jbows51]

Dedication on the restoration. The $500 cost for the bus is thrown out the window. I can only imagine what the total restoration costs and drivetrain update was in the end.

[@noeltheshemale]

cool westfalia wagon. must have more power with the subaru engine.

[@mycinemaromance5820]

You guys are awesome!!!!

[@roycox3701]

good van, I bought mine in 84, and she was only 12, we did many miles together

[@64maxpower]

That van is super bad ass!

[@ThatSubaruDude]

This is an EPIC build!

[@Fitforacting]

So much respect to both of you. I want to do this with an 1988-1991 Vanagon. How did you learn how to fix your van. Traveling far, I know you can't rely on others

[@federicovillarreal7524]

La Patagonia Argentina es lo más lindo de America!

[@johnthibodeau7231]

Awesome video, did you custom fabricate the rear bumper and swing out rack or did you buy it from someone who custom makes them. Thanks!