Family of 4 Embrace Minimalistic VAN LIFE | FULL TIME VANLIFE | VAN TOUR

[@silvafox8371]

I love how down to earth and practical they are. Nothing fancy - they confirm my belief that you don't need mega expensive vans to live and be happy

[@pete801]

Home schooling is massively underrated. Providing that the parents have got their heads screwed on. A few of my friends homeschooled their children until secondary school age. The kids are fantastic and super intelligent. Head and shoulders above the kids in their year at secondary school. These kids are in safe hands and what a fantastic life they've got ahead of them

[@SalvadorFeliz-eq1bn]

What a fantastic couple and family.A breath of fresh air in this toxic world.Keep living the dream and look after yourselves and your beautiful children👏🏽🙏

[@tipoftheicebergicy6448]

How lovely that you’re children are experiencing family life. Learning the importance of things that matter. At school all they learn is what the government need them to learn and of course rainbows lol. Enjoy your beautiful lives ❤

[@1stJohn3.9-10]

My apt lease is up this month. Now I'm motivated to get really minimalist. 😊🎉

[@martinescincotti5385]

Oh wow, I feel glad to hear what they say to family & friends. We have such strict ideas of what a family and a home must be. We are told what we should be doing and how we should be living, but this family ignores all that and manages just fine.❤

[@robertmclean8316]

So refreshing how humble, balanced, kind and non judgement they are, what a lovely family. Inspirational! How do you find safe places to park overnight and not get moved on?

[@SkylarkTheShuttlebus]

Churches are our secret weapon😬

[@stephenacquah9053]

I cannot believe that you live the van life with your children. I think that is amazing indeed. My take away from your wonderful video is not to be worried about what others might think of you. Brilliant and honest video. Thank you and all the best for the future

[@andrewuk2683]

Hats off to you all for having the courage to live the life you want to live.

[@christislord2832]

We unschool our youngest two and they’re 16 and 12 now, and as close as identical twins talk about, because they’ve not been separated by classes and years x x x We don’t go for consumerism either, we all got fed up of the stress of birthdays n Xmas etc, it was overwhelming for them, and we don’t miss them one bit. We stick to an organic, refined sugar free diet and read labels to see what’s in stuff before we choose what to put into our bodies which results in no toxic smelly poos too…cos everything we have is health beneficial and natural …and delicious x x x Well done for grabbing the dream and making it happen x x x

[@christislord2832]

Unschooling is allowing them the freedom to learn from life and not a curriculum set by a government that wants you as an income source for them.

[@howardatherton3889]

Love the simplicity of your life

[@ausican4ever]

Wow! I cannot believe how much vicious judgement y'all get just for choosing your family's best life! Your van is great; your simplicity and joy in each other, and the world around you is a breath of fresh air. People complaining about no privacy maybe don't realize how many families with small children all end up in the same bed by morning anyway. Many families even choose to have one giant bed, as families have slept for millenia. We just went from a 700 sq ft one bedroom home, to a 450 sq foot studio flat, and our daughter gained a "room" (a slightly enclosed nook) of her very own. She jumps on her bed sometimes, occasionally sits to read or play with soft toys, but she stlill chooses to sleep and play in our bed. In my case, I love it, as I recently became bedridden, so it means more quality time with her. She has seen me researching van life, and now really wants to live in a "van house" 😊

[@antonystarling]

One of the best van life videos ever. Really cool parents reflected in their children

[@flasheart3817]

Brilliant. They've found the right attitude to life at a reasonably young age which they will pass on to their kids. Some people never find that. They don't strive for more. They're just happy being in the moment. Well done you 2....Gold Watch Blues by Donovan. A song that speaks volumes. Worth a listen

[@solja4christ187]

It's like going back to the 1980s i remember myself ❤ Fantastic attitude and them kids are having a great time growing up.

[@JeannetteMacneil]

Everyone looks happy and that’s all that really matters

[@camillaholst7321]

This is so impressive. You are nailing it 🏆 best thing: you are together as a family. Well done! Thank you so much for sharing. Safe travel ❤

[@mrpixelsurvival8189]

I live on a boat schooling is no different to a van or a shack in the middle of Africa, but ive done some odd living in my 60 yrs but never with kids you have my admiration you are great people and more importantly great parents.

[@ShadowsVanAdventures]

What a beautiful family. Amazing story!! Probably the best living in a van story I’ve seen! Very very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!

[@liveration]

Thank you! Wow, great compliment, as there are many van videos out there, haha. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@samanthabird6514]

Wow that’s so nice to hear!! Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed hearing about our little life ☺️

[@robsadventures4653]

Really liked this video such a downtown earth couple! Very refreshing

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Great video! Well done all, Samantha and Jon certainly showing how diverse life can be. Great watch as always. ….Smithy

[@liveration]

Thanks Smithy 😊 glad you enjoyed it.

[@esthergraham1353]

This is the first video I’ve seen of your family. I think that homeschooling our kids was the best part of our life. We did a lot of traveling with them but we had a sticks and bricks home. We homeschooled our 2 kids all the way through highschool. Our daughter is homeschooling her two sons now. I think you are doing an amazing thing homeschooling and traveling like you are. I wish you all the best.

[@SkylarkTheShuttlebus]

Precisely. We chose to do the exact same thing!

[@hannahburman6645]

Awww I loved this video so much! ☺️ I live full time in my van and it’s so inspiring to see these guys doing it with their kids ❤

[@ronachadwick7908]

What a wonderful family. Thankyou samantha and john, frannie and hallee. Enjoyed yr video.

[@harrysmith846]

A lovely little family enjoying the van life 🎉🎉

[@0jellybeanie0]

Lovely video! Great to see a family already doing what we're hoping to do! Our daughter is three and we're planning on buying a van to go travelling and are also co sleeping and home educating following child led learning 🥰

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Wow that's pretty minimalist living but looks like they're having fun and making it work for them

[@valeriebridge7305]

Are you thinking of going further afield? I dont kmow what your finances are like but I can absolutely say that you would love New Zealand. The scenery is fantastic, its got a mild climate and we are multicultural. Yout children would love it here. We have mountainns - with snow -fjords- golden beaches, beautiful lakes, and you would love our Maori songs, stories and dance. Also a laid back lifestyle. We dont rake outseves too seriosly.

[@UXHeWrote]

This is amazing. What a lovely family.

[@neiljacks5379]

Lovely video, well done to all involved, and thanks for sharing. Sam and Jon, giving your time and energy to your kids, rather than to a boss/ corporate entity, is a really wise, enlightened, choice, and the greatest possible gift to them both. Wishing you all the very best x

[@samanthabird6514]

Aww thank you! that’s great to hear ❤

[@bunnobear]

great family, I love your style of videos and you always find such cool people :)

[@liveration]

Thank you so much!

[@travel-van-world6312]

What a lovely family 🚐😎🌞

[@trainingthemid]

If you're happy living your soul's lifestyle and parent as you see it best for your kids, who can judge you? No one! This is called life. Instead of surviving of corporate slave.

[@samanthabird6514]

Thank you ☺️🙌🏼

[@manconthemove]

Yet another fab video, you two just don't stop 😂. Another example of minimalist living and with children. We really do overload ourselves with possessions and miss out on what's important. Look forward to who you've chosen next... You've set a high bar, don't let us down 😂. See you soon 💚

[@liveration]

Thank you 😁🙌🏼 haha we don't plan on it! We have many more coming. We're looking forward to what you think of them 😎

[@manconthemove]

@@liveration I've enjoyed them all 😁

[@nicolaholland1]

Enjoy it, you are living the best life

[@JD-84]

Love these videos! Keep em coming 😁🤘🏻

[@liveration]

Thank you 😊 we certainly will!

[@apocalypticdaze2139]

Good on ya me fellows. We're somewhat the modern era, westernised, insane world, aware and humble gypsies.. If land were remotely attainable and affordable then no doubt a base could be formed around that also. I'm still looking or trusting that a path opens up to be able to put the van on, simple cabin space and grow the foods that I have done and do, just not as yet on land I get to call or use as my own. Mad place this but you're doing it with creativity and as free as possible. Best of luck to you all 🙏🏼💚

[@fionagrows1848]

South Shields beach is looking spectacular!

[@4018magenta]

i admire your life so much, you understand everything about life and enjoy your babies

[@thomas.m.d]

You mentioned some people think how can you afford it .Well come on guys this lovely lady isn't clIming housing benefit or council tax and she's making a huge effort to be independent and heal 👏 ❤❤

[@CFreeJ]

What an amazing couple and brilliant mind sets, you got it sussed perfectly 👌🏼 I wish you all the best! 😁

[@maximolotov]

you can use microwave , coffe machine , kettle , etc without worrying About any electrical consumption. You just have to keep revving your engine at 1700 rpm while you are coocking / using powerful kitchen appliences Revving at idling , do not need to drive. This way no electricity will be lost from your batteres. Also to recharge your batteries you only need to do same thing 3 times per day. 3 times , 15 minutes each time. Use many candles a a heater when needed. 14 candles for +8C night temperature is enough for example. Just barrier or cover them somehow for safety. + Gps tracker hidden inside. Enjoy

[@Waiheke-Transcend]

Such a good life for your and your kids. Well done!

[@felixstroud-allen6283]

Another great brilliantly made video 👍👍🙏

[@liveration]

Thank you 😁🙌🏼

[@suzieqeyes43]

Tremendous!!! ❤❤❤

[@JoolsUK]

Many people seem to enjoy the endless cleaning and tidying of large multi room family houses so they look like a show home. I can understand the dialogue about the van being more straightforward. I have both... but my homes not a show home like others

[@BookMama72]

Bravo! Way to be brave and take the road less traveled!

[@pudsboi5203]

Great vid. Don’t know if I could do it but what a great way for your girls to start their lives. They will have good values. Nice drone crash by the way 😂. Hope it’s ok

[@liveration]

Haha the Drone is all good... Good spot 😂

[@AA-be9rn]

I removed the water and gas from my van. I live with just a log burner. Id like to know how they cope in winter where you can open your door at 10.30 and close it at 14.30 if not you freeze. The daylight ours are about 5.

[@samanthabird6514]

I guess there’s pros and cons to both seasons, in winter the days are shorter and we like getting in cosy with a movie on early and the kids settle down to bed a lot easier which is nice because then we get some time to ourselves. Whereas in summer the day lasts until about 10pm and we don’t get any time to ourselves. But summer you can be outside more so it’s easier for the kids to get out and run their energy off. That’s the most difficult thing in winter, especially if there’s lots of rainy days in a row. We have a diesel heater, usually we run it during the day through winter and found we only need it on during the night when it’s really icy (usually January). There’s a lot of body heat with 4 of us so that helps, it’s definitely noticeably colder if one of the adults is out.

[@blackthornhealing]

Amazing attitude and family.

[@adamshayes]

Go Guys, love your vibes x

[@tedilearnstoluxe8679]

That foam 😮

[@allegrosotto2126]

Those children are having a great start in life! Keeping them away from those prison indoctrination camps is wonderful, that's what I call great parenting👍 Resourceful. Big respect from me.

[@samanthabird6514]

Thank you so much ❤️😊

[@smallone9825]

So true these girls are living and learning life first hand, we don't learn any life skills at school we are just taught to go to school from an early age and its all about Authority that's all school is for to drum into our young minds we have to live by the rules ....these parents are giving these kids the best ever start in life ❤.

[@leahdoesdisney6972]

@@smallone9825you could probably benefit from some old-fashioned schooling because that was a MAJOR run on sentence

[@SkylarkTheShuttlebus]

Precisely. We chose to do the exact same thing!

[@thecatthatdosentgivea]

Yeah soooo true they have no ******** privacy

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

I think its great how they are living, but I think as the girls get older they should get a bigger van like a motor home with bedrooms and a shower. It will give them all more personal space and a bit of luxury. But it's working for yous so enjoy and good luck.

[@Lana-nu1mh]

Okay this isn’t as bad as other family van vids, the kids finally get the better bed😭😭

[@susanadam6094]

As a ex carer that lives in a van if you have clients that can't get into a shower you give them a full body wash every day and if it's good enough for them it's good enough for me 😂

[@domesticbalance-rj4fc]

Thank you for the video! I will be living in a van very soon!

[@deafministrygolda3810]

Love this video brother and sister

[@longlefamilycuocsonguc6799]

A beautiful family 😍 thank you very much you inspired me so much to give it a go 🫶😍

[@danielskinner5653]

Beautiful family

[@lornamoore242]

Your girls r beautiful. Wot a lovely life u r giving them x

[@kindredrivers4008]

Inspirational :')

[@4018magenta]

where do you park to sleep? thats my concern if I buy my van very soon, i live in florida and is super expensive

[@Frazzlepops]

Seen a few of these. Some will scope out areas before parking up maybe for days before especially if you don't know the area, ask land owners, if your not using anything some might let you stay for nothing, don't over stay your welcome. Don't be obvious and leave no trace. Make your van fit the scenery. Even try make everything on the outside removable i.e chimney if you have a burner or hide solar panels exc

[@BookMama72]

In Florida, you can stay overnight in any Cracker Barrel parking lot. Don’t be obnoxious and leave trash around.

[@pleaseleave2live]

with the families with kids. do you take them to school or do you do home schooling?

[@vFLAWLEZZ]

Home school

[@jackorooni2948]

ye

[@jacko8022]

how do you come across these people

[@liveration]

Jon & Samantha actually done the wedding photography for somebody we know ✌️

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

how will u fit 4 adults eventually?

[@rowchannel75]

Shoes on the bed 😮

[@Prosto_Maria_Belgorod]

Мужик в странной розовой шапочке летом 🫣

[@catherinemira75]

❤👏💯

[@hollyvick181]

Well..no privacy..oh..a blanket!

[@azza2575]

👏 👏

[@phlarrdboi]

what if you get into a strop with ANYONE in the fam ?? best of luck to all concerned :) they seem like wicked people

[@downloadmusic8736]

for it to be a fam of 4 the cabinets have so much wasted space

[@martinwhitley9893]

What about the kids education ,the kids don’t have a choice ,just a couple of very selfish parents because they just want to do what they want to do ,at the end of the day the kids need an education and friends ,because when their parents aren’t about they need to get on in life vile parents denying their kids an option ,my kids never missed out on anything at all holidays sports clubs a good education I worked and my wife was a stay at home mum so all this rubbish that they get to spend more time with the kids

[@alecalm2wh683]

Ok boomer

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Looks like some snotty little bell end dislikes your comment.

[@alisonf6478]

I wonder why you think your way is the “best” way?

[@Alexander-lh3lm]

@@alisonf6478 What friends will those kids have?

[@vFLAWLEZZ]

@@Alexander-lh3lmwhat friends do you have from the ages of 10 and under? You can make friends in many different places bar school.

[@domesticbalance-rj4fc]

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[@MrStefitukx2]

Take this advice from someone who also lives in a van don't park like that u can fit in one space u are giving van lifers a bad name

[@JBCreatesUK]

Calm down lad it was for the video 😂

[@idontspeakenglish827]

I would have hated as a kid to not have a space to mentally unwind from adults. And a piece of fabric as “privacy”? I couldn’t fathom being intimate with a spouse in a situation like that. Beautiful family, I don’t get the appeal of this specific alternative lifestyle for them.

[@MyFriendlyPup]

If you have a homebase this is great. Otherwise a bit..... homeless, hot, cramped and stinky for 365 days a year.

[@apocalypticdaze2139]

You just described houses from my experience.. And most unfortunately don't have the luxury of both nor wish to maintain the hamster wheel of lunacy to keep affording bills and mortgages to nowhere land. I'm sure they're well aware of their environment and no doubt when the conditions are right they'll find the next balanced path for themselves. House living is as mental as anything else, unless you're someone who happens to love what they do for money or has already bought a house outright. I love anyone using their freedom whenever they can and refusing to simply lie down and let the system take it's ever present fat bite out your ass!!

[@BookMama72]

I couldn’t disagree more. No one living this lifestyle sits in their van all day long.

[@FrancescaMargiotta-x3p]

wrong kids can't bath or even take a shit when they want in privacy. wrong wrong wrong

[@JBCreatesUK]

Wish they would take a shit in privacy, unfortunately they still need us to wipe their arses :) As for baths, we live in and out of some of the best airbnb and glamping sites around, we swim in the see and in public swimming pools, we dont let things like baths dictate our entire lives 🎉 stay joyful!

[@BookMama72]

Your opinion.

[@empressVeeMiddleton]

A family' of four and no wetbath

[@pamelalambe1356]

ha ha

[@shreksoffspring]

I can't believe forcing kids to live in such a tiny space like this is legal. Vanlife should be between adults only who have their life figured out, not kids who can't even decide what they want to be when they grow up

[@vFLAWLEZZ]

That’s not your decisions though, they aren’t your children and they most likely have better lives then the average child does in the UK.

[@grandmasstories3418]

For centuries most families had to live in a one room cabin, not much bigger. The secret is that everyone can be outdoors on most non-rainy days, which is a lot healthier for kids as well as adults, than living in an apartment

[@shreksoffspring]

@@grandmasstories3418 And now the world is changed and most children in the world live in a stationary house that are able to grow up in their own space and find friends. Kids can't do that in a van, its unfair to them and its simply wrong. Kids can still be outside in an apartment, living in a van isn't healthier for kids

[@BookMama72]

@@shreksoffspringyou are so narrow minded.

[@ausican4ever]

​@@shreksoffspringUh, most Western kids... There are millions of children outside of Europe/Australia/US that live in small homes, one room homes, etc. For most of human history humans have lived this closely, and then spread out into outdoor spaces while awake. Heck, even within Western cultures, there are plenty of families either choosing or having to share tight space, be it a studio apartment in a big city, a large family in a pre 1950 (ie small) home, multiple families sharing one home, there are all sorts of reasons. My husband and four-year-old recently moved from our one bedroom home into a very small studio flat, and have been perfectly happy in both. In fact, my child really wants to make a "van house" now. Sure she doesn't fully understand all the ramifications, but then no one does until they actually do it.

[@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM]

You've failed your family if you're all living in a small van. This is terrible. Don't glorify this.

[@JBCreatesUK]

Awhhh but we all love it! Greetings from Italy 🎉

[@vFLAWLEZZ]

That’s not true though is it. That family could be better off then most. Just because you have a house doesn’t mean you’re happy or your children are any happier then those children.

[@JBCreatesUK]

@@vFLAWLEZZ yes our children travel the world, its like tasting every flavour, we are much wealthier in time and money than most of our peers because we’re smart enough to run niche digital businesses and we also stay in some of the best villas and apartments all over the place regularly, so yeah you’re right, but some people just want their opinions to be the holy truth without actually knowing the facts.

[@kellygold2815]

Take shoes off when on a bed😕

[@BookMama72]

Mind your own business. They aren’t sitting on your bed.

[@ginborgho]

idk if kids should be exposed to this idk mann

[@Allisori]

Oh no whatever will the kids do with all their cherished memories of traveling over the country and visiting new places with their family

[@T.J-and-Soul]

That's a creepy Yorkshire ripper accent. 😂

[@Enigma1892]

Christ no privacy at any point 😂

[@deanhawthorn5783]

what a beutiful thing to watch.....im glad you are as happy as i want to be

[@domesticbalance-rj4fc]

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