I Left Home to travel Full time in a Van! (with a Cat)

[@tonikaye6734]

Much thanks to the person donating the van to Mateo and Lars who much deserves your thoughtfulness.

[@brendascott6775]

Yes

[@brendascott6775]

Couldn’t have been donated to a more humbling young man. ❤

[@jAITtROtULL]

Yes, and he worked so hard to get it ready. He deserves this! I’m so excited for him…🤗

[@PaulTurvene]

Yum yum sauce makes anything taste good lol

[@Lalunabreeze]

@@brendascott6775👍🏽🫶🏽

[@demetrispatterson3469]

Mateo you need to start making it a habit to back your van into a spot just in case you need to leave fast. Just a tjought.

[@tamikakersey9649]

I totally agree

[@Wildflowers2022]

That's a really good idea.

[@georgiabewayo8074]

I agree. Thank you for mentioning that to Mateo.

[@tamikakersey9649]

Glad that you and Lars are back on the road again . Mateo for safety reasons you should always back into a spot incase you have to leave quickly.

[@andreagalvin7386]

Hey Mateo! I also follow your sister's channel and I wanted to thank you for paying it forward to her with your fridge. Her channel is encouraging a different kind of audience and both you and she are making good ripples on the Earth. I'm going to enjoy watching your journeys 💖

[@lecitasmith2437]

What is her channel

[@lulawells9182]

@@lecitasmith2437She Can Do All Things…is her channel

[@elijahnash3787]

Much love for both y’all inspiring us to want to get out on the road also

[@Dilillahjay169]

@@lecitasmith2437 she can do all things is her channel

[@jfor7074]

Yeah, me too. I just saw the video about the fridge. Lol!🙂 Good people ❤ the energy.

[@BearDude2311]

I was not expecting that Chef hat!!😂 A good laugh indeed!

[@celticluvr]

Chef hat is... wait for it... a chef's kiss 🤣😝

[@carmenchase6954]

Finally Mateo and Lars ride again. As always Team Mateo and Lars 💚

[@lisacochran3164]

Missed them!!!

[@mikewilkins2030]

That build looks so comfortable and spacious!!! Enjoy your hard work! And you always keep a positive attitude and hope!

[@lmr1300]

Awww, I'm so glad you left because of Lars. My poor dog shook all night long because of the fireworks. He's 13 yrs old. I was afraid he'd have a heart attack! But, he's ok.

[@carolclover1238]

I HATE fireworks

[@ChevieBabySalvatore]

Glad he’s ok, my furbaby already has issues with loud/strange sounds then the fireworks like icing on the cake smh glad it’s now over!! ❤

[@n8rlvr876]

Our beloved pooch also was NOT a fan. This is the first year we saw him get stressed by it…. But my dog HarleyGirl suffered this, so I knew what to do. Melatonin. Just for the 3rd though 7 th, and he was all right. Poor things. Breaks my heart when they get so nervous. You wonder what all the wild animals must be thinking/doing around the 4 th. Running and hiding, I’d guess.

[@MsPhillyG]

My one older dog was just dealing with that madness but my 3yr old was in a full on panic. Shaking, drooling, losing his bowls and his pupils were the size of nickels. We were up till 1:30am with the TV blaring it finally stopped and he went to sleep but it was going on all day on the 4th,5th and 6th. Absolutely ridiculous 😡

[@Kammy44]

@@n8rlvr876 My 75 pound German shepherd ends up on my lap. We have had excellent results with the Thundershirt. When she wears that, she's able to just sit next to me, instead of on me. Thunder scared her so badly, that she has gotten to the point where she is shaking if it even rains hard. My daughter's dog has also improved with the Thundershirt. Just a satisfied customer.

[@wms5253]

Blessings to the women who gifted him this van, he’s making good use of it. Paying it forward 👌👏❤️

[@WendieRenee]

So, happy for you and Lars being able to stretch out and eat/cook in comfort, and simply chill. Life be good.

[@diane3304]

Hi Mateo! I told my daughter about you and now she follows you too! We both love you and Lars and look forward to your adventures. You have a great personality.

[@LadeijahsCreations]

All the Comforts of Home & Lars looks right at Home! Get lots of Rest! 🤗😘🙌

[@winterisblu]

Thank you! 🤗

[@twinkles2150]

@@winterisbluokay, HOW Do you have Internet 🛜?

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

I just got me a new baby kitten. Her name is Buccee. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US YOUR ADVENTURES ❤❤❤❤❤

[@victoriabaker4400]

I like the build! Not cluttered, not looming dark cabinets up top, etc. Looks very livable. I was impressed by the stove, drop-leaf table, the chef knife set, and of course your hat, that was hilarious! You've made really great choices. Lars seems happy, and so do you. Hey, when it gets cold at night in summer, savor it!

[@WildMonarchs]

The “Chef” hat is ICONIC!! Glad you’re back on the road again 👍

[@dfringer55]

Lars seems like the perfect travel companion😻

[@browneyez5138]

Favorite part of the video was the "chief" hat😂. I lol so loudly. I don't know why that cracked me up so much. Can't wait to catch you in the next vid.

[@dreamcatcherjulie1]

I love when you pop out a new video, makes my day. All caught up with your videos dude. I don't message or comment much but I love your videos and don't miss a single one.

[@cathyfarmer1763]

( First) Yay! 👏🏽 Hey there Mateo and our cute little Lars ! 🙋🏽‍♀️🐈This is so exciting, let's gooooo! 😊 Love the knives kit and chef's hat! 😍 You've done an amazing job on everything and all by yourself is amazing! 🙌🏾

[@bettyh.3900]

Glad you left the other camp grounds. I would not want Lars to be afraid and/or nervous of all the noise that may have occured.❤️ I love Lars.

[@s.javier]

Mateo and Lars can't wait for all the adventures and site seeing that your taking us along, let's goooo !!!

[@ivyd5485]

I love what you’ve done with the van big ups to Carrie man she did you a solid on gifting you this new whip - you and Lars look so comfortable. Yay! Can’t wait for the next vid. Peace ✌🏾

[@CathyPinAZ]

The adventure continues in Gossamer! So happy for you and Lars the vanther, Mateo! ❤🐾🖤

[@debramoore1920]

🎉😂❤for you and lars

[@w.a3670]

Ooh i love that, Lars The Vanther, it's awesome!!😻😻That needs to be on a hat or T-Shirt with his pic.👌

[@TerriLynch]

Amazing knife set😮 I love the set up in the van

[@terriarheghan3676]

You should be very proud of yourself young man. Your van looks amazing. As I tell my kids, you can do anything you want/ put your mind to. Well done!👍🏽❤️🖤💚

[@TammySoulJourney]

Your chef hat is cute. Your kitchen in whole house looks so cozy and inviting. Great kitchen etc. as far as the mug is concerned just wrap it up in a towel when you're traveling. Also please be careful with the sharp knives always keep them away from Lars cause they're too sharp Your new home is nice and big

[@judyconnelly6919]

What a kind person who donated you the van. You have done a great job fixing it up for you and Lars Safe travels, enjoy! ❤

[@elvafae9902]

I love how you built out your van…it looks so cozy…dinner looked delicious again 😋…sending snuggles to Lars

[@candacegill4396]

Nice job on the van! And that rice bowl. I'm a grown woman who still can't manage to crack an egg without a million pieces everywhere 😂 Bravo for doing that one-handed!

[@FutureNomad68]

Love the hat, but i really did laugh out loud when you almost dropped the mug. Mateo, I've read that when you're cooking, you should use your roof fan or crack a window or two to avoid condensation and mold, please look into that. The van looks so cozy. You've got it all, oven, stove, fridge, bed, deck, tv and your road dog , I mean road cat Lars. Enjoy. ❤

[@GodisEverything24-7]

Your tastebuds change as you get older, as a kid I hated anything sweet ( ice cream, candy, cake nothing with sugar). People thought I was the strangest kid they ever met especially other children. As an adult I can’t get enough of anything sweet.🥰🙌🏾

[@prepperchicntexas]

I was the same as a child. Nothing sweet at all. Now I love sweets and I'm diabetic and really have to watch my sugar intake.

[@beatcat1265]

I'm 41 never been much of a sweet fan but I do love my cookies and cream ice cream sometimes 🤤

[@chanklacatora3058]

Yeah, all the comforts of home hooray! You did an amazing job, we are all proud of you. Baking cookies - too much. So great to see you happy and you guys on the road. Too bad the campground was a bust, it looks so nice. But in typical Mateo style, you roll on past that and get to the next destination. I was going back to some of your older videos and saw the one where Lars "fell" into the creek - what a trooper! You're a great cat dad. May God continue to bless you 🚐🙏😻

[@rhondayoumans9845]

So glad to see you back on the road.

[@demetrispatterson3469]

Now you can start on that cook book ❤😂🎉

[@amandahammond5061]

After you put up the window covers and the lights came on I instantly fell in love with the van! It looks super comfy and like home. So happy for you!

[@rmyersperry1]

Hello Mateo. I know you haven’t done a van tour yet, but I want to make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector in your van. Safety first. 😊 Take care! Love your videos.

[@tararobinson9471]

Ok Mateo u r just showing out now!😅 I’m so happy for u! Great job!

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

I know😂. Baking cookies 🍪

[@EmpressChernobyl]

Lars makes the freshest of biscuits! Glad you two are back at it. Let’s go!!!❤

[@EmpressChernobyl]

@@mariebernier3076 Facts lol

[@jojobean2845]

I got so excited seeing you in your chef's cap with your knives, cooking in all that space. And standing at that 😂❤

[@jusxmia]

All that know you, know you're amazing! Carpentry, music, singing, flame waving... you can do it all! Congrats!!🎉🎉🎉😊

[@no_worries_van]

Can’t wait to watch your journey! Btw, when my cat is making biscuits, my son says “he is making murder muffins with his murder mittens!”😂😂😂

[@Kammy44]

Omgosh that was so funny!

[@donnamoore7554]

Awesome first trip and night. Your home has a great feeling to it. And you seem so much more Are ease and at home. God bless the beautiful lady that gifted you your new home and wonderful job on the DIY. Lars looks very content. Be safe. Enjoy. Nice to have you back. ❤

[@elizabethpope1232]

Wow Mateo I love your setup. So convenient and comfortable.

[@dianetowner8026]

So proud of you God has blessed you and you took lemons and made lemonade I tell everybody I know to subscribe to your channel looking at you make me think of my son living life to the fullest ❤

[@lexingtonsodyssey]

super stoked for you my man can't wait to see the journey to unfold!!!

[@babeequeenuniversity7559]

Loooove the chef 👨‍🍳 cap🧢 & the van looks beautiful congrats!!!💙💙

[@carolynrains-es7kx]

"Let the new adventures begin!!"❤😊👍

[@Everythingkimmy]

I’m soooo happy you’re back to traveling!! I feel like I have my friend back even though we’ve never met. 😂😂 welcome back friend!!!

[@angiejordan9611]

Living vicariously through you and Lars #PostMore😊

[@Dancing_in_the_rain007]

Whoever gifted you this van 🚐 is just a pure Angel 😇.

[@olivetom]

Yay it's Mateo and Lars time. Got comfortable with my coffee and biscuits, crochet hook and yarn ball🥰🥰So nice to have you two back on the road👊. Looking forward to more. Stay safe out there. 😻💕🍄🐾🍓🌺

[@sissynader5294]

Like Willie sings " On the road again"! I am so happy for you, and Lars. Enjoy your new home! Wow, a stove, fridge, new knives and those fancy window shades, too!!!! This is so exciting and I’m looking forward to following Winterisblu adventures. Stay safe and healthy!

[@lexingtonsodyssey]

the Chef cap had me in tears when you showed it lmfaooo

[@Forestventures]

Hi Mateo, awww Lars so sweet, wow wow wow you did an absolutely awesome job on your build, congratulations! Be safe ❤

[@suzannehall2014]

Mateo that van job looks AMAZING!!! great job. Thank you for sharing with us, safe travels for you and Lars. BE BLESSED❤❤

[@winterisblu]

Thanks so much!

[@Marnizzle2.0]

Yeah! Back on the road. That hat, so much yes!!!!!❤

[@CarolWilliams-m8k]

Yeah awesome you're back 😊

[@joymacasieb9540]

Lars is always the star of the show hahaha 🐈‍⬛‼️Mateo I don’t think your new van could be any more perfect for you guys and the excitement of what fun shenanigans are to come is the best‼️🤪Bug hugs my friend 💙

[@aileenl7227]

Hey Mateo been waiting on this moment for you, and me 😆 so happy your back on the road. Have tons of fun 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@carolseven3802]

As everyone who has enjoyed this video before me, WOW on the kitchen setup! I counted the months too and I was correct ! It’s been six months. Worth every day of the wait and build along with you.

[@octaviadickson3218]

Lars look contented,you look happy and contented,I'm happy for you both,let's gooooo !!!❤

[@Jill-m1f]

the van turned out great ! Oven nice addition and a actual fridge ! I think lars is excited for the next adventure 😊

[@trisharoberts4665]

I’m smiling from ear to ear watching you and Lars in your kitchen. I’m so happy for you. You did a great job on your van build. Happy travels😊

[@claudesmith9422]

I'm glad you're back Mateo. I enjoy you sharing your life with us. I wish for your happiness.

[@ginnie6363]

I love that you keep the focus on van life. I'm glad you have more spacious digs. Kisses for Lars.

[@Valerygallery]

The camper mug is so cute! You could buy a new one and use that one to put a little plant or a fake plant in. That would be really cute. Just turn the broken part away. Or glue on the handle again. I don't think you'd be able to use it with a glue on handle it might break again quite easily. But putting a little fake plant in there with a cute in your place. You made your place really nice. You should be proud! I'm looking forward to you and Lars on your new adventures!❤🪴😽💕

[@ritalans8063]

Hot glue it to a surface or velcro it to the surface or use some ticky tac. As a teacher, I use all three ways to hold down everything.

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Great new home for you and Lars! So happy you can stand! Looks so comfy and spacious. Stay safe and blessed out on the road 😊

[@carolclover1238]

Yeah....ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!! Love your new home.. even Lars says,,This is good stuff"...yummy dinner,fresh cookies,a good sleep...GREAT DAY,GREAT VIDEO.THNX

[@kishasworld]

Mateo, your chef hat is his fantastic and Lars looks so peaceful. I love how considerate you are of your kitty cat.

[@BethBoundVanVentures]

What a wonderful blessing for you and for the person who gifted it! I am so impressed with your new home. Love the stove and oven, your fridge is adorable, and you have mad knife skills! Yum yum

[@falltravels4049]

All good wishes to you and Lars! Here's wishing you both great journey's ahead!

[@linnshock64]

I'm so so Happy for you . I look forward to every single video you post.Your van build looks great! Thank you Mateo for being YOU!

[@leighannkosky5446]

The van looks great Mateo! I love your stove/oven! You're living in style now!! Can't wait to see what comes next in your adventures. Give Lars some pets from me

[@tears-ran-dry]

So Happy For your new build- beautiful ! I'm building my 2006 GMC Savana -but I think; I am going to try Camping in the van. Perhaps, State Park's (primitive camp areas), to see if I have the courage to camp solo. I am elderly and am considering a protective dog, to be my new BFF! Looking forward to traveling and seeing the beautiful sites in the lower 48 ! Thank U for showing your creative talent.Love your "SOUL SHINE" -Peace😊✌

[@Spazzzoid]

You did an amazing job Mateo! You and Lars look so happy and cozy and whatnot 😊. I’m excited to see what adventures you have in front of you 🎉

[@tisha9221]

It’s good to see you back on the road. I can see the twinkle in your eye. You look so excited that’s awesome.

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely to see you on the road again.🥰😺

[@RH-xm2hj]

Awesome! Stay safe on the road !

[@cynthiathompson3780]

Yeah Matteo! I’m so happy for you and Lars! So glad to see you guys on the road again! 🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽

[@annieR.You-ok]

DUDE!!! That’s my hometown (Florence & The Shoals) so cool to see all those familiar sights through your eyes! Sorry you weren’t able to stay in Waterloo. It is a beautiful spot. Keep on keepin’ on ✌️💜

[@lynnehill5689]

I'm so happy for you and Lars. Can't wait to travel with you. Have a safe trip

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

Hi Matteo and beautiful Lars! I enjoyed watching your video! ❤

[@lisakleman5470]

Was so happy to see your first back-on-the-road video! Your van looks spectacular, and it's always nice to see Lars again!

[@naomichristian1099]

Nice to see you back on the road happily traveling with Lars. Take care.

[@w.a3670]

Hi mateo, hi lars, oh my gosh, it's so great to see you both back on the road full-time in your new home. It looks beautiful, and you and Lars look so happy. Stay safe, and look forward to your next live.❤

[@cotter9751]

Wonderful to see the new van in action. Impressed by how spacious it is, and how your build suits you and Lars. Very fun - seeing Lars busy with his own life while you're recording video. Have fun on the road!

[@LoverofLife863]

Heey, Mateo and Lars. I’m so happy to see you on the road again. Lars seems so comfortable. The chef knives and hat…..👏🏾👏🏾

[@tiffanyflowers4814]

You seem SOOOOO happy in your new space!! Congratulations !!!!!

[@ebonypetIce1]

It's wonderful to see the two of you loving the new space. I'm so looking forward to the adventures to come!

[@annmariesikorski]

Yey Hooray Mateo and Lars! What a beautiful job you did with Gossamer! On the road again! I cant wait to be on the road again! Making music with my friends, I can't wait to be on the road again! ☮️💜😊

[@mikewilkins2030]

If you need a Handle cover for your cast iron, see if the company lodge has them for sale separately! Target sells lodge cast iron that has a red handle!

[@lynniw1220]

Your van looks amazing! Love it! Great job! 🍪

[@MsTubeyou5]

🎉YAY!!🎉 So excited you & Lars are back!! It's great seeing your [contagious] smile!!😁🥰 Wishing you safe, peaceful yet exciting travels!! 💖🙏🏼🕊️💖💯♾️ By the way, I bought a yellow dragon fruit to share with my son! I can hardly wait!!🥰

[@Innerg7]

I love your new home Mateo ❤You have done a great job customizing your van. Hugs and kisses 💋 to Lars 🐈‍⬛

[@dontshadowbanmeyoutube]

Oh hells yeah. Good to see you and Lars back on the road. You did an amazing job renovating the new van. Safe travels!

[@elsienorback7689]

Your new van has so much more room. You look comfortable with the screen on the wall, you have adequate distance when sitting in your chair. Yeah, it’s an awesome van!

[@BadgerWolf-19]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh let's go. Pangea on repeat. 🐈‍⬛️ is the 🐐. Season 2 is official.

[@CookinginthekitchenwithLisa]

I just love you and Lars new Van 😻. I hope you get free products for showing off your new knife product. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. So kind of you to the person who donated the Van.

[@tsellers8526]

Alright Mateo and Lars!!🤣😂 😂 🎶🎵🎶🎵ON THE ROAD AGAIN 🎵🎶🎵🎵😂🤣😂

[@annetteanderson1933]

❤ Love the spirit and look forward to Lars, cooking, new adventures and you! Im in RV in Dallas area, 66 yrs old retired RN. I traveled 14 years as a critical care nurse. Thanks for sharing 😊