Living in our Off Grid Camper in Norway | Ep 1.

[@simplytarah]

Thanks for coming to my new channel - Simply Tarah. I'm so happy to have you here and I hope you love the first video from our trip to Norway, living in our off grid camper! I'm currently editing the next video form our trip and I can't wait to share the gorgeous views and camper life with you 😊

[@Abundant_Living7]

Thank you Tarah 💕 I loved watching this heartfelt video of your adventures in your camper in the magnificent scenery in Norway 😀 Looking forwards to your next adventures . Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@simplytarah]

@@Abundant_Living7 You're welcome 💖 I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@mivanova1989]

it looks and feels simply gorgeous!

[@simplytarah]

@@mivanova1989 thank you 💖 Norway is gorgeous!

[@aselazamorano6998]

I loved your honest portrayal of the adventure. This has inspired me tremendously to go off the beaten path. Thank you so much and can’t wait for more!

[@simplytarah]

So happy that you enjoyed it 💖 it was an amazing trip, but I think there's always ups and downs with any adventure.

[@FragJamsey]

Hi Tarah, I’ve been with you since 40 Below days! I’m actually doing the same thing as you and building a completely new platform! I love what you are doing here, your video style is so inspiring and cinematic! Cheers and happy 2022.

[@simplytarah]

Hey Jamie, Thanks for hanging around! Happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos :) happy 2022!

[@FragJamsey]

@@simplytarah your video style is lovely and helps me live vicariously through your eyes since I’m stuck in the south and crave the woods. ❤️

[@myallucky3569]

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[@juliak4420]

Beautiful Norway footage! This type of video is really calming. Really nice. Thank you. Cold water clears the mind it seems - like a new person afterwards, I have noticed.

[@simplytarah]

I'm really happy to hear that 😊 it's what I'm going for when I make videos! Also, cold water is very refreshing! Chilly in the moment but always worth it afterwards

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[@SamantaABullock]

Completely love all this places. Congratulations for all the effort you put on your editing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@simplytarah]

Thank you so much ❤️ they were all beautiful and we can't wait to go back!

[@Extuberad]

This was amazing! I am so happy you are still here and sharing your journey with us! I've with you since FBF , I still enjoy what you share i hope you continue to be YOU and share your life journey with us.

[@simplytarah]

Thank you so much 💕 it means a lot to have you around since those early days. I really appreciate the support 😊

[@myallucky3569]

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[@pattidoyle5102]

I loved your video! Breathtaking! What a fantastic place on this Earth! I also relate so much to your changes and dreams. When people ask me when I started looking into raw food, I have to look back to when I ordered my Vitamix! As time went on, eating plants connected to so many of my other passions. I don’t eat primarily raw anymore but will always consider it my biggest catalyst for the other changes in my life. I am doing a study project on Permaculture, soil regeneration, and gardening at home while making it wilder. Hiking makes me fall deeper in love with trees and boulders! Simple clothes, simple food, simple hobbies, and a reconnection to working with my soil rather than fighting it. I could go on forever, but suffice to say, I love your outlook and can’t wait to see more videos.

[@Tarahhh]

Thank you so much 💖 I absolutely agree, Norway is beautiful! Also I relate to everything you said. I'm so grateful for finding veganism, and it's been the catalyst in my life too, for my health, my work with Sea Shepherd, finding my partner, my friends, and my purpose in life.

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[@rodoguerrero534]

This has great production value!

[@simplytarah]

Thanks! I put a ton of effort into creating it!

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[@secondyaya]

Tarah, this was incredible! I loved every minute of it. Thank you for a beautiful, inspiring, and peaceful start to my day!

[@simplytarah]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@secondyaya]

@@simplytarah , maybe sometime you can include what your meals were. I tried to figure out what all you were cooking, got a couple of things, but wasn't sure about the rest. But it all looked delicious!

[@simplytarah]

@@secondyaya I'd be happy to! One was Moroccan couscous, the other a creamy cauliflower/cherry tomato sauce for pasta and the next was just broccoli, chickpeas, onion and spices over rice

[@secondyaya]

@@simplytarah 😋🥰

[@fannyboni472]

@@simplytarah Yeah i agree, while watching i was thinking that it would be nice to have the recipes of what you are cooking! This was so incredible to watch. So stunning! there is obviously a lot of work into to it, so thank you! Because it give me such a good vibe to start my day! Thank for sharing this with us 🙏! I wish i could teleport right now my self in these fjord.. 💚

[@Donna-S]

Beautiful way to start my morning, thanks Tarah! 🌞❤️

[@simplytarah]

So happy to hear it 💖 thank you for your support!

[@myallucky3569]

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[@jeaniebumpus7525]

This has been a most delightful time viewing your adventures in Norway! Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into sharing this journey with us. Such a beautiful land!

[@simplytarah]

It really is a gorgeous country and I can't wait to go back! You're so welcome, I loved creating this video 💖

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[@ElysiaRaimondo]

Loved all the cinematography, beautiful landscapes and story. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@simplytarah]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊 Norway really is beautiful and I can't wait to share more in the next video!

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[@davidlk9103]

Love your new channel/video, Tarah! Beautiful shots, narration, etc. Excited to continue to follow your journey!

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💕 I'm excited to share more of the journey!

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[@davidlk9103]

@@myallucky3569 What did I miss? How?

[@L1VVV]

you have always been such an amazing storyteller. this is one of the most beautiful videos i’ve seen! i’ve been following you for a lonnngggg time and am so grateful to continue witnessing your journey

[@simplytarah]

Wow thank you so much for saying this 💖 it's so nice to hear!

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[@abigailjh93]

Beautiful video! Congrats on the new channel and new direction.

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖 I'm excited!

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[@rubensvanlife]

Nice video, curious to see where you go next 😊 Like the format of the video. Norway has a lot to offer 👍🏻

[@simplytarah]

Thanks! The next video will be the 2nd part of our trip in Norway 😊 its so beautiful there!

[@myallucky3569]

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[@theimperialsage]

This is beautiful Tarah! I look forward to tagging along on your journey.

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖 I appreciate you joining here!

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[@HilliaHula]

This is so soothing. Makes me want to escape to nature asap!

[@simplytarah]

Happy to hear it 😊 escaping to nature is always a good idea!

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[@widarwaleniussenwaleniusse7682]

Enjoyed this a lot! Greetings from northern-Norway ☺️

[@simplytarah]

Happy to hear it 😀

[@svetlanacarnicka1656]

Absolutely b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l......❤️ I love it. I was skeptical that it want be so enjoyable as videos about food😁but I have to say.. It was much much much more. I loved it. Great video, great views, gorgeous Pepsi, mouthwatering food, very calming music and your voice... I look forward to your new camper trips! Thank you! Good luck on you journey.

[@Tarahhh]

Thank you so much 💖 it means a lot to hear this and I'm really glad you enjoyed the video 😊

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[@MitFruchtSaft]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful country and I liked your narration. Makes me wanna travel hmmm! :)

[@simplytarah]

You're welcome ☺️ Norway is gorgeous and it's absolutely worth going there!

[@MitFruchtSaft]

@@simplytarah looks like I just make sure I'll walk another trail! ;D

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[@VeronicaTorres-fm9ew]

Loved it! So peaceful.

[@Tarahhh]

Thank you 💖🙏

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[@jennphillips7404]

Perfect video to start this channel off

[@simplytarah]

Thank you! I really loved creating it!

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[@thenargles]

Wow! I'm not surprised the editing took you a while because this whole thing is stunning! You really tell a story while showing us all the beautiful places you are exploring. Also, special mention for Pepsi. I think I say it every time I see him in your videos, but I love him so much!

[@simplytarah]

Thank you so much 💖 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video, it really did take a long time to edit but I love the process. We love Pepsi too!

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[@nagij57]

This is such a beautiful video Tarah, and you look so happy surrounded by this gorgeous nature. congratulations on the new channel (: and pepsi is still the most beautiful dog in the world❤

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖 I really am happy in Norway. I love it there and can't wait to go back! And I agree about Pepsi 🐶🐾

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[@Jennella71]

How did you manage to make a spider beautiful? I have a terrible fear of spiders yet I was able to see it’s absolute beauty thru your eyes. Thank you ❤

[@simplytarah]

I'm so happy to hear this 💖 if you want, I highly suggest checking out the cure jumping spider video 😊 it's so adorable and helps a lot!

[@Snurre99]

Ok, I'm a bit high right now, but your beautiful being and your great insights about life, nature and Norway make me love the nature here where I live intensely. Thanks to you so much. #sameboat

[@Snurre99]

After looking a bit at production with clips and sound, I want to be quick in here and give you 1st advice. Don't cut film with sound in the middle of a conversation, and number 2, why don't you stay in Norway, I love people like you here in Norway.

[@Snurre99]

I REALY love your work! tnx

[@simplytarah]

To be fair, this video was made 3 years ago, and I like to think that my editing has improved since then. At the very least, I now spend several hours on each video, audio editing, so I hope there's been some improvement 😅 But to answer your question - I can spend 6 months a year in Norway as a Canadian citizen. Immigrating is so difficult, so I don't plan on moving there, but I'm happy to go back and forth between Denmark and Norway ☺️

[@simplytarah]

Also, thank you!

[@mivanova1989]

oh I love how happy Pepsi is!!

[@simplytarah]

He really loved being in Norway! Lots of new smells, and he was so happy out on the trails!

[@jeadov]

Nice work! ☺️

[@simplytarah]

Thanks 😊

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[@christydalgaard]

Congrats on the new channel. Let’s see where the next 10 years go 👏😊

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖 let's do it!

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[@davidlk9103]

Excited for the new video on the 24th. Sorry haters gave you crap recently. You’re an amazing Mama to Pepsi!!!

[@simplytarah]

Thanks! It's out now 🎉 no worries at all 😊 I don't listen to any haters

[@davidlk9103]

@@simplytarah thank you so much for your content and what you share.

[@simplytarah]

@@davidlk9103 You're welcome :)

[@papiqx]

Hei, what is the name of the place at 7:00😊 gorgeous place.

[@simplytarah]

It is beautiful 😍 it's near Vinjesvingen, in southern Norway.

[@mrMankx]

what a peacefull adventure, love your voice! Wonderfull people and amazing dog! Love that Pepsi is vegan.🌾🥦

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖 Pepsi is the best and I'm so happy that he can go on these adventures with us!

[@sebastian681224]

fantastic!

[@simplytarah]

Thanks 😊

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[@TheSoundsInside]

I’m from England, trying to get a job in Sweden so that I can emigrate. I love it there so much and I ache deeply whenever I leave. Looking forward to watching your Scandinavian adventures. ♥️

[@simplytarah]

I feel you on this ♥️ I love Sweden too but feel it even more for Norway! I hope you're able to find work there so that you can live in Sweden! It's really a shame that it's now so difficult for people from the UK.

[@TheSoundsInside]

@@simplytarah Thank you, I appreciate that 😊 It is really challenging now after Brexit, but where there is a will, there’s a way. If I give up trying, the battle is already lost. It’s a very pivotal point in my life. I’m as much terrified I can’t make it happen as I am excited and determined to make it so. PS. Norway is an amazing place too! ☺️

[@simplytarah]

​@@TheSoundsInside You're very welcome. I understand that, I've seen it with a few of my friends who live in the UK. But I absolutely agree, where there's a will, there's a way. There's also an option of doing something like I'm doing, getting a summer house there and being able to go over whenever you want. The real estate prices are starting to go down (I check every day) and if you look for Fritidsboenden for sale on Hemnet.se you'll find that over the next year, the prices are going to drop quite a bit. Sweden is the cheapest Scandinavian country for summer houses to begin with, but they're going to be incredibly cheap now that the prices are going back down.

[@TheSoundsInside]

@@simplytarah That’s a great idea. Next year could be a really good year to buy! 😊 I must admit I do have a slight addiction to the Hemnet app 😄 Currently retraining to be a class 1 HGV lorry driver (the giant articulated trucks). Having tried several different routes to get a job in the country, the issues with work permits has prevented me from getting one thus far. But retraining could be the way forward! You only live once (as far as I know) so if I don’t give this everything then I’m not trying hard enough.

[@simplytarah]

@@TheSoundsInside Definitely! I feel you, I'm addicted to Finn 😂 I hope the new training helps you get a job in Sweden! It's always worth trying for something you want

[@DC-ef8op]

Great video! Could you tell us about your camper price etc. Also, recipes would be great that broccoli chick pea thingy looked 🤤

[@simplytarah]

Thank you! Absolutely, I was actually thinking of doing a camper tour video. We were lucky and bought this camper before people went a bit crazy in Denmark, realizing that the pandemic wasn't ending any time soon, and started buying up campers. We bought it for $2000USD and put about $4000 into it with an off grid power system (huge lead acid battery), diesel heater, new upholstery, mattress.. Etc. I'll share the recipes in a comment too 😊

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[@bakedvegan6379]

Beautiful editing Tara!

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖💖

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[@amalhayati4]

Beautiful video

[@simplytarah]

Thank you 💖

[@bauabh]

Your videos are so soothing, not to mention absolutely stunning. This lifestyle completely resonates with what I want to live. Also, how often do you cook for Pepsi?Do you make two batches everyday?Or do you cook twice for him? I also saw you adding onion and garlic in the food. Is Pepsi eating the same food? I mean , my dog has eaten food containing onion and garlic before though it's not advisable for dogs. So I wanted to confirm if the meals you showed are the ones Pepsi had? Do you give him any supplements? Thanks in advance;))

[@simplytarah]

Thank you so much 💖 it means a lot to hear this! With Pepsi's food at home, we make a huge batch every two weeks and freeze it. It's a little different on the road, because we don't have storage for that much food. So we cook smaller batches every two to three days. He hasn't had onion in 7 years, that was just from an old video. He gets a mixture of 50% protein - lentils (green & red), chickpeas, kidney beans, white beans, black beans, soy protein (his favourite). 25% is grains like rice, quinoa, amaranth, millet, and barley. The other 25% is a mix of green and red veggies like kale, broccoli, spinach, peas, cabbage, zucchini, sweet potato, carrots, beets, peppers, tomatoes, corn, cauliflower, and sometimes potatoes in smaller quantities. Then he gets added fat and supplements. Things like chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, coconut milk, nutritional and brewers yeast, and a small amount of oils. We flavor his food with herbs, spices, tomato paste, plant based milks, mild ajvar, and liquid smoke. On top of that, he gets a full spectrum dog supplement, and a vegan bone every day.

[@bauabh]

@@simplytarah Thank you so much for such a detailed response;)

[@Lav_amb]

Just curious about one thing… Are you vloggers able to really enjoy the journey or do you have the pressure always to capture everything perfectly ?

[@simplytarah]

It honestly depends. On this trip we had a really good balance of filming and enjoying time off camera. You have to expect that when you're filming, things are easily going to take twice as long to accomplish, so I have to consider that if I'm spending time with others, I either don't film or have to make them fully understand what filming entails. But when it's just the two of us, we're so used to the camera that we forget it's even there. I've shared parts of my life on KZbin for over 10 years, so the filming process feels entirely natural now.

[@kasperpuggaard6535]

Hej! Kan se i er danskere. Kan man kontakte jer med lidt spørgsmål om livet i en camper? Leger selv med ideen. Mvh Kasper

[@simplytarah]

Hey there, I'm not Danish but my husband is. You're more than welcome to reach out with any camper related questions 😊

[@neilgunns8391]

Hello old friend. Do you recognize where my Avatar is taken? I've been MIA from social media for many years now. I made this channel simply to comment....not to post videos. Nothing personal to my fellow CGs I met in Taiji. I've got friends I grew up with trying to track me down. Haha. Tell any CGs you still talk to this message. Big Gunns lives!!!!! 😁😁

[@simplytarah]

Hey BG! I definitely do. It's been a while. I'm not in contact with many of the CGs that were there when we were, but I'm working with Sea Shepherd and there's still plenty of CGs involved. Thanks for touching base after all these years 😁

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[@37tara]

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Pepsi!!!!

[@simplytarah]

He's the best 💖

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[@zenithnardin]

Pepsi🎉

[@simplytarah]

We love him 😍

[@grusommetom2570]

More and more norwegians are fed up with the type of "camping" where caravans are placed on reststops, roadpockets, in secluded areas off the main roads where yeah sure, its nice nature, but then we have hundreds of thousands doing the same thing and just wear our nature out, destroying all the nice spots. Yeah, cityslickers who live in the asphalt dont understand how it is to live with tourists 24/7 from february to november and then december to january, year out and year in. People who live in the secluded villages does it for a reason: We dont want to live in the big citys and around strangers so dont camp outside of campingplaces or designated camp sites. This is just a tip for whomever wants to go and "explore norway". And ffs, RV and trailercampers: dont pour ur greywater/sewage on the side of the road on the roadpockets or shoulders!!! Or make ur own personal toilets in the bushes! When a certain amount of people DOES THE SAME THING, THE EXCREMENTS DONT GO AWAY!!! THERE ARE PLACES WHERE U CAN DO THIS!!!!!! EVEN FOR FREE!!! Good to see this was on the proper spots. :)

[@simplytarah]

@@grusommetom2570 I completely understand this and agree with you! Norway is our second home, and we're in the process of buying land and building a little cabin there. Our first principle is always leave no trace and respecting the nature, and it's honestly infuriating that others don't take that into consideration. We were just traveling around Norway in May, in our camper, when there was pretty much just Norwegian campers on the road, and you could tell the moment that the German and Dutch campers started coming up. In early June, we saw campers parking on people's front yards, directly on the roads, and on spots that clearly said "no camping". I wish I could report many of the spots on the app Park4night, because there are so many spots and reviews saying that camping isn't allowed, or where it's clearly private land, next to someone's cabin...etc, and people still go there. The disrespect is mind blowing to me. It's one of the reasons we only go in May and September/October, so we don't have to be around that kind of culture with other tourists. I understand that I'm not Norwegian, but when we spend time in our camper, or when we rent cabins for the winter, we try our best to show respect to nature and the local communities. We're working towards living half the year there, and don't want to associate with the huge hoards of people who don't make the slightest effort to understand the impact that this much tourism causes. I sincerely hope that more regulations are put in place for tourists, and we will gladly follow them to see the beautiful nature protected