How I Live In My Car Without ANYONE Knowing (Montréal, Canada Edition)

[@jimbo27378]

the proper cheese for poutine is curd cheese . usually sold not refrigerated so perfect for a van also its in pieces so no slicing or grating needed.Sold everywhere

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

I was thinking that but wasn’t positive.

[@chelseagirl278]

for "real" poutine - the curds are supposed to be from Quebec

[@allister.trudel]

How I gasped when he said "cheese curds" while showing friggin Brie?? And then he actually uses.. gouda?? 😭

[@Nancy-lc8jw]

cheese curds for sure, fresh day of. also potatoes are wrong. they need to be deep fried. try boiling them to 75% and then fry with oil

[@wnn567]

If you have no point of reference on hoe to make a great poutine, you can always go to the restaurant La Banquise. They serves probably the best authentic poutine in town. When you eat the cheese, it will make a squeek sound. Happy meal!

[@mariebenoit2029]

Bonjour, 🙂 je suis de Montréal. What a nice surprise this morning to see that you came here and seemed to appreciate. Very very nice from you to make an effort and first introduce yourself in french. ❤ À bientôt.

[@meganstrauss1682]

C’est vrai que c’est rare quand même, je l’adore!

[@81Mackattack]

Qc ici aussi ! i agree with Marie Benoit :) wish you loved your trip here tyvm

[@TheJlee28]

Nice French Canadian ❤❤❤❤

[@mirandaspigener-sapon9770]

And whoever commented about company firing someone living in a car that’s wrong it’s none of their damn biz where u live as long as u do a job show up on time that’s all that matters that company should be fired and overhauled management and taught how to manage a biz shame on them !!!!!

[@MusicBear51]

And, if they don’t want you living in your vehicle in order to save money, then they better shell out some of THEIR cash so you can live the way THEY expect you to live! Arslan, keep doing YOU!! Happy trails!! 😀👍

[@lorainefleeman6011]

​@MusicBear51 Or if they live in their car not by choice, but forced into homelessness.

[@migrose6547]

Heck, I'd let them park in my parking lot, use my wifi and toilet. And electric. Would be a great security for us. Maybe he'd just trying to save$$ ?

[@troyqueen9503]

It’s the real pandemic.😢🏝️🇨🇦

[@nedflanders1559]

Commas and periods.

[@williammcneill2753]

Arslan, the more I watch you, the more I realize how smart you are. Love your channel.

[@felixdesmeules7109]

It's heartwarming that you are willing to put in the small language effort and are understanding of what we are trying to protect. I hope you have a great time around here and find people as welcoming as they can be. Have fun !

[@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone]

Protect LOL...all Québec is doing is taking all the rights from English quebecers! Never forget the English were here First!

[@timothykim8655]

Dude I totally agree with you about candy and pastries being overly sweet. The best cakes etc are the ones that aren’t too sweet. Love your vids bro. Keep em coming !!

[@Sweetzzz34]

That's why I enjoy visiting H Mart for their cakes and pastries. They’re not sweet, so you don’t feel guilty or fat from eating them. 🥰👏🏽

[@sabbymatters4780]

I could watch you 24/7. Please give us more Arslan!!

[@melissawingfield8666]

Agree!

[@romeseatingandconversation1447]

Agreed!!

[@barto92]

me too, such a good personality, that you what to hear it more... :) its very nice

[@loislopez4159]

YESSSS!!!❤❤❤

[@teressarenslow5992]

I agree!

[@ianbrowns3427]

You are only two hours away by car to Canada's capital (Ottawa). It would be a great side trip to see the Parliament buildings, etc, since you are so close. I grew up in Montreal and I now live in Ottawa. Both great places to visit. Welcome to Canada!

[@hckynrscnd8916]

I live just west of Ottawa and love it. Grew up in farm country in Southwestern Ont, then lived in Kitchener for 10yr but couldn’t be happier I moved to Ottawa Valley. I liked KW but I’m also loving being near the capital. There’s so much more to see and do here and I love the rocky landscape and more northern feel.

[@chuggynation8275]

Ottawa is a complete shit hole unless you like seeing crack heads smoking meth and shooting fent in front of kids of the streets....

[@yungdj49]

The more I watch your videos, the more inspiration I get wanting to live this life. Stay blessed, Arslan.

[@acanarynamedrobyn4543]

try getting to Quebec city, the old part. it’s like going to Europe. when I was a kid we used to spend xmas at the Chateau Frontenac. it’s a very historical city.

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

This vehicle is definitely my favourite!

[@NickieLeeJoe]

Bonjour Arslan, Welcome to Canada! What a pleasure to hear a few words of French from you! I hope you'll come back! Je suis de Montréal. :-)

[@jonreyrao5207]

Must feel great to have such freedom! You got a mobile home.

[@aesundavis8180]

I live in Dallas Tx and I do admire you. It is great idea to save money by living in a car. All this effort will be paid off in the future! Good luck!😊

[@suzanne296]

With a gun for safety I hope.

[@CheckGuri]

You know it’s a good day when a new video is uploaded

[@sammospencer8641]

I hope you enjoyed your trip to Montreal. I agree that the French Canadian culture and language is what give Montreal and Quebec its charm and character.

[@missgeorgina5338]

No. What gives Montreal its charm and character is its European flare and aspects.

[@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone]

It's actually pretty racist here in Québec!

[@souslesbombes]

​@@missgeorgina5338 lol ok so you don't like French just say it.

[@souslesbombes]

​@@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone I guess that's why Quebec takes more immigrants per capita than 90% of countries.

[@daniellefavreau1275]

@@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone Not racist at all ! They are just too many who arrived without invitation ! We are bored of people who do not used contraception and make a lot of children without conscience! That’s all !

[@AfroditeMichailidi]

Hello you are such an example 😊I was born in Montreal Quebec. And now I live in Karpathos it’s a beautiful island in Greece! No no it’s Bon jour!

[@missgeorgina5338]

Ugh so lucky!! My plan is to eventually move to Greece also. Hate Montreal

[@FRob911]

@@missgeorgina5338 just go! We don’t need you. You won’t be missed.

[@Andreabay90]

That island was our only out of country vacation i had. Nice!

[@andrewchevrier]

Nice. My hometown! Though I don’t go downtown anymore, so I didn’t see a Suburban with solar panels around. You can find cheese curds everywhere here, they’re on the counter of our dépanneurs (corner store). Also, it’s Mount Royal in English. Hope you’re having fun here. You picked a good week. It’s pretty hot for February. Edit:Noooo! I wanted to see how that Poutine was going to turn out!

[@Brittanyjacks]

I love seeing this! I live in my car and just started my KZbin channel. It’s so awesome to see fellow car/rv/van lifers!

[@finallyawakened3350]

Your videos are always good! Just you chatting about stuff and having a coffee is great in my opinion.

[@xoxoleonoeloxox]

YESSSSSS New vid!!! I look forward to these every weekend!

[@meganjalbert6092]

I grew up in northern Maine and spent a lot of time in New Brunswick. Poutine has always been my favorite.

[@noahspizza4003]

Thank you for gracing us with another lovely piece of content Arslan!

[@PHOOBSTV2023]

What I love about your videos are your enthusiasm, the way you talk and welcome strangers, the child-like-innocence laugh that you usually show, and they way how you cook your meals and make your coffee. LOVE FROM THE 🇵🇭 I literally decided to watch your videos from the OLDEST to the NEWEST, just so you know.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Beautiful scenic footage, Arslan! I'm from Louisiana, which has a strong Quebec connection. Canada also has a Scottish component. See if you can find it among the French cultural elements (language, food, kilts, plaid, names, etc.). Well done on the poutine. 💖

[@Mrs.Pessini]

You are the first thing I look for when I make my coffee in the morning, I enjoy watching your videos so much… thank you

[@rebeccahall4961]

Here in the US the bounty candy bar is known as Mounds. I love it

[@jillwehner603]

Haven’t watched in a bit but still proud of you and proud of what you’re doing with your life. God bless you.

[@CLdriver1960]

Out of all the van life YT channels, I’m very impressed that you’re living in a vehicle in the winter, in Montreal. Greetings from a Montrealer!

[@poppyk6182]

Bounty is a huge favourite from the UK. Same as Smarties. We call them sweets. ( you candy )

[@TheRightWayRoundTRWR]

And Aero too

[@allannaclaridge]

And Australia

[@jamesvoigt7275]

I applaud you for preparing real food, not all from a can. I like frying things in butter too, but butter burns easily at low temperatures. Try oil for working with longer cooking foods like potatoes. There shouldn't be any smoke involved. It does seem that manufacturers think more sugar is better. Especially in breakfast cereals. The good new is we don't have to eat things that are too sweet for us. Your living space seems very cozy and well-ordered. Bravo.

[@sherribatko8981]

I sometimes wish I could live in a fully equipped VAN but afraid of sleeping in one alone And, I reslly dont like driving too much, but LOVE to travel❤

[@realenglishconversations]

Yes! Bounty bars are my favorite. I now live in México and ask people coming to visit to bring a few!

[@AnneMolina-c8c]

What a sweetheart you are and so funny too - lol! Always enjoy your videos :)

[@lizwarnke4689]

Had to stop my morning routine when I saw your video pop up! I've tried poutine at fairs here in Maine and it is delicious! I've had o'Henry's and those are pretty good. The Bounty candy bar reminds me of Almond Joy. I've never been to Canada. It's on my bucket list!

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Totally agree about keeping language and customs alive. In Louisiana, the French language is dying out, but I’m hopeful the younger generation will learn it and keep it up….my great grandfather was a French speaker in Louisiana over 100 years ago…definitely have some Quebec cousins 😂 enjoy Canada!

[@foundersmusicmedia5772]

I love your adventures so much I de-stress & dream with your posts. Thank you.

[@terryl.cooper]

I couldn't tell if the Bounty candy had nuts on top. If so, in America, we call that an Almond Joy. If it's just coconut and chocolate then we call it Mounds.

[@TheUtuber999]

Although technically, Mounds has dark chocolate whereas Bounty uses milk chocolate, similar to Almond Joy.

[@AmyRuby]

Yeah bounty has no nuts. It’s literally coconuts with chocolate

[@JP-js4gx]

You can get plain chocolate bounties too, packaging is usually written in red rather than the blue writing for the milk version.

[@JP-js4gx]

You can get plain chocolate bounties too, packaging is usually written in red rather than the blue writing for the milk version.

[@sarah1490]

Bounty cold out of the fridge 🙌

[@zulie2494]

You are humble and a very high intellectual guy Keep doing what you doing ok Love all videos Be safe

[@NeishaNeiii]

My son and I love watching you❤hopefully we can meet you one day❤love from Shreveport,Louisiana ❤❤

[@annabellerussell76]

You keep your van so nice and tidy- it looks super cozy 🥰

[@barbaradelira6790]

Skorr & oh Henry have been around for a long time here in the USA. My niece ate skorr all the time in the 70's & Oh Henry has been around at least since the 50's.

[@CaroleRousseau-cg4ki]

Welcome to Montreal! It’s so great to see you here. We really need nurses but I don’t think Quebec would hire you without taking and passing the French exam. I hope you enjoy your stay here. Please post more videos while you are here.

[@lisatrindall6033]

Good afternoon Arslan nice to see a video from you ! I hope you enjoy your time in Canada. Stay safe my friend and take care 😊

[@zengcm7790]

Hi Arisan, I unexpectedly saw your video/sssss and feeling heart pain for you living in your sports car. Fortunately, now you have changed into a bigger car and I am so happy for you.:) Thumbs up for you !

[@Saintsgirl505]

I missed you but I know how hard your job is!!! I am also a nurse and the hospital is demanding enjoy your vacation ❤

[@mcguimont2993]

Bonjour! So coooool to know you’re visiting Montréal! I work in downtown Montréal, but I live at the south shore, at Chambly. Enjoy your visit!

[@aymansalim526]

This is hilarious I’ve been watching you and I never realized you weren’t Canadian. It’s nice to see you enjoying our culture ❤

[@BillyHill1084]

Watching your videos from Western Australia. 🍻

[@Dona-Inva]

Your videos are always amazing! Thank you for sharing your life with us! Au revoir!!

[@christieclark6420]

They have Skor and Oh Henry here in the USA! Skor is like a Heath bar. Oh Henry is an old fashioned bar here in the USA, that’s been around for years.

[@Didimirsa]

Hello from Montréal! Eating poutine as I'm watching 😊

[@traceyb.1315]

Hi friend so happy to see you have a video out! Missed ya!

[@zarahnator7764]

Oh no!! I live in Montreal. I would have loved to meet you. 😭😢

[@TheJlee28]

😂😂😂😂 It’s an honour ❤❤❤❤

[@mariadmaldonado8086]

Dude, my sugar went up watching you eat so much candy.😊

[@stevenhull5025]

My cholesterol went up watching him eat so much cheese

[@BSM7702]

lol

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Keep the videos coming!

[@BSM7702]

Just a suggestion - where your kitchen wall is you sould mount some sort of sliding black cloth privacy certain that separates the driver area from the back cab area. I seen other Solo Campers do this and i think your Truck would benefit from that Arslan. Cheers matey

[@veronicaflores197]

My favorite KZbinr ❤😊

[@kelleyboileau]

Awesome to see you visiting Montreal! Hope you like it here as much as we do! Thanks for all the awesome content! Merci beaucoup!

[@1999nathanule]

Gday from Australia, the Aero and the Smarties and Bounty bars are popular down here in Australia the other ones lve never heard of .

[@Itsgalaxy574]

Wow!! I am a subscriber and I just love your videos, it’s like your videos are my comfort spot!!!! You are such an inspiration, post more!!

[@SadielCastro]

Upload more videos. I love your content. Keep doing great 👍🏻

[@NomadOutdoorAdventures]

Good morning just came across your channel for the first time. I love the outdoors as you’ll be able to tell in my channel name and welcome to Canada. I live in Manitoba Canada, but have been in Montreal myself as a long distance truck driver. I totally agree that was the best chocolate of all of them the one at the end, look forward to your journey would be nice to see you. Come to Manitoba. If you do hit me up I’d love to meet up with you.

[@joshuadalton6063]

Always enjoy your videos, keep it up man!

[@nekto34]

In the US, Aero and Bounty are sold at World Market along with some other really good candy like Ritter Sport.

[@SarangKoryo]

Your video came up great! ❤ Love it! I have a craving for chocolate now! And with coffee sounds great!. Have a good trip in Canada. 🙏🙌⛄

[@LambSauceLocated]

Bro I didn't even realize till now but you're my absolute inspiration and please never stop what you're doing!!! 🙏🏻

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Enjoy your videos and kudos on the kitchenette layout, looks good.

[@Jompany]

As a 68 year old Canadian, living in usa 30+ years; the first time I tried Poutine, I thought "Well that's a heart attack in the making." 😂 Enjoy your videos! ❤ All my seats are out & building up my Rav4 floor this week. Going to copy a few of your ideas .... after 4 yrs (literally) and thousands (literally) of youtube videos... your build is awesome & layout works out best for me. Going full-time & back to Rocky Mountains where I used to live. BC is quite the thing for VanLifers. ❤ Keep up your wonderful, optimistic nature. You are a joy to watch. Thank you. ❤

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

You are such a nice and creative and hard working guy. ❤️

[@TheCreoleSon89]

I love how it’s first instinct for him to use French 0:41 but he is trying his best to speak English. The mais is just like when I listen to Spanish speakers say pero.

[@si_h44]

what a cracking wee camper!!! i love this!

[@elizabethleslie]

nice! welcome to montreal. great to see you here.

[@תכניתב]

Love your videos, you have a good heart! keep it up! from Israel.

[@Jojoeatrer]

3:53 Good choice to use butter for cooking! Way healthier than inflammation inducing seed oils!

[@traceystewart9187]

Smart. Travel Nurse? Thats the advantage of being a Nurse. Deserve to Live!!!

[@Dee-im7zd]

I was a travel nurse and it’s the reason I honestly got into nursing! I knew I didn’t have work in one place and could travel! I spent 17 years traveling and working all over Alaska!

[@David53D]

I did that for many years living mostly in high rent Honolulu . Also living out of the country allowed for savings . I now own a lake front property, have two grown children both studying medicine and have my own separate RV camper close to the lake for whenever I feel like camping out. Having all the cash I need from years of investing also makes life a breeze.

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

Smarties, Aero and Bounty have been around since at least the 1980’s. I used to eat them as a kid in Germany. Which is probably why you ate them in the Middle East as well. Generally, German sweets have 1/3 less sugar than American sweets. And I totally agree with you, Americans seem to think the sweeter the better. Which is why I don’t eat sweets anymore at all. Love Bounty, one of my favorites. If you can find Milka or Ritter Sport or Kinder or Lindt - those are great brands from Europe. P.S. that Aero, you have to let it melt in your mouth between tongue and gum, that’s when you feel the air bubbles pop.

[@patriciaphelps5875]

Smarties and Bounty have an equivalent in the US - but Aero doesn't. I miss Aero. Last time I went back to visit I brought a good supply back with me.

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

@@patriciaphelps5875 some stores carry it, but not many. Depends on the stores supplier and local demographic as well.

[@dboyd1651]

Just add a teaspoon of water to the potatoes to prevent burning and to continue water sauté. You can add the butter after the potatoes are done cooking. Just to prevent the smoke burning next time.

[@terryl.cooper]

I spent a week in Canada once long ago. Half the time was in Montreal and the other have in Quebec. The maid wouldn't bring us more towels unless we asked in French! lol

[@catecurry48]

Bien sur.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

I had a kindergarten teacher like that in Western North carolina! In like 1966 😅 her daughter worked for TWA so she got free tickets to go all over the world, and she would make us ask for more milk and things during snack time in French! I wound up taking a couple years of French and alnost 6 years of Spanish, partly bc of her. Everyone loved her in our town 😊❤ Also your story reminds me of a restaurant we used to have where I live, with older ladies who probably used to be school lunch ladies like some of my great aunts. At this restaurant, they would fuss at you if you didn't clean your plate! You could see the women cooking openly behind the counter, and the waitresses would say 'Miss so-and-so over there doesn't like it that you're not going to clean your plate. Bc she cooked that for you like you asked her to! You better eat all that! 😂

[@RestorationRanchHealing]

I live in a motorhome since 2016. It was -21f windchill in Midwest this winter. I have tile flooring it was very cold. I don’t have insulation either. I decided to buy floor mats ( like gym mats ) there is a farmhouse brand Amazon. This really helped immensely! Stay safe and warm.

[@beforetheawakening]

after a whole day of crying thanks for sharing this part of life with me , I really appreciate it, you made my day today ✨🌻🎀 ⛄❄️

[@hbrunet72]

It's nice that you came north of the border for a visit! The candy bars you purchased aren't just French Canadian tho, they are enjoyed across the country. I hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@rivillarreal133]

You’re so neat and organized. Love how you keep everything in place and make it look so comfortable to live in. Your attitude is also so positive!!! Thank you for posting 😊🫶🏼

[@HappyVegan72]

My mom grew up in Quebec , and I got to visit. My mom had to translate in stores, they only would speak French. It was a beautiful city.

[@lizl5528]

You should come check out Nova Scotia while you are in Canada! I car camp part time in NS :) Love your content.

[@mariettamb]

I just love videos, as an not american living in a nordic country, it is joyfull to watch a american showing his country and living like many of us want🫶☺️🌹

[@mattca353]

Hi from Montreal, I hope you went to the Belvédère Kondiaronk for the view. Gouda or mozzarella for poutine is blasphemy, go find cheese curds available in any supermarket if you want to make poutine 😊. Careful, it's addictive! Best place to eat out poutine is "la banquise" and it's not that far from Mont Royal. Second great place to eat out is Schwartz's Deli, for the smoked meat sandwich. When do you plan to leave?

[@christine9604frisco]

What kind of cheese curd is correct? Signed, far away Texan.

[@SandraNelson063]

Schwartz 's! Oh, yum!😊

[@InnerPeaceDiaries]

@@christine9604friscoany! Cheese curd is a unique type of cheese. Only comes in one type of flavour/texture. It’s hard to find outside of eastern Canada. Vermont might have some too. You’d have to check. Hope this helps! ✌️

[@Rostil100]

Young cheddar curds!

[@maury0009]

Arslan, what an insightful video exploring life on the road in Montreal! I appreciate how you shared your journey with an open and curious mindset, learning from the local culture. It was neat seeing how you made your vehicle feel cozy. Wishing you the best on your future travels - stay safe and keep sharing your experiences.🙏🏻

[@paulcormier8816]

Hey bro, hope this helps .. get a pair tongs for turning over meats and other foods in the frying pan.. you'll see

[@nancyryan371]

Love all your videos, no matter what they are about. Stay safe!

[@m.l.e.8956]

Yeah 🎉 so happy to see you in 🇨🇦 Montreal is such a GREAT city. Excellent food, fabulous night life & 🇨🇦 NEEDS Nurses, so come to Toronto👍🏻👏🏻🇨🇦🥰

[@davced1]

Great video as always Arslan no need to apologize for anything!

[@dinsism]

I love Bounty! I live in Northern Europe and it's just as popular as Snickers, Twix, Kit Kat and Mars!

[@janefletcher3198]

I live in the US raised in UK my hubby favorite is Bounty I order it for him.

[@larrettamullen4023]

"Bounty" looks like an "Almond Joy" without the almond. "Mounds" have no almonds but are coated in a darker chocolate. I love them both. Keep being awesome!

[@aileenl7227]

In Scotland it's plain old chips n cheese with gravy. Love watching these vids. 🙂

[@StellaDavila]

I have to tell you, the first time I saw your video when you made the Ramen noodles with shrimp, I am addicted to that ever cents! I’m having some today, as a matter of fact! Thank you so much for teaching me how to make this! I love it!

[@waltermaples3998]

Hello 👋 Arslan It's Good to see you my friend. 😊❤❤❤👍

[@anniestacie]

Quebec makes some of the best cheese curds locally. You can find them in most gas stations in the fridge section, try some out next time you're there.

[@oliverkovarik5791]

I like the yt comments added in, never seen that from a youtuber in ten years :D such a smart way to make people comment, its a big part of watching for me at least