Surviving Painful Virus. Vanlife in Heavy Rain Storm. Driving to the Arctic. Cozy Van Life Camping

Rain on Van! Driving to the Arctic, 2024 Summer Van Tour begins. Surviving nasty Virus, Storms & Heavy Rain. ASMR. Vanlife Riding to the Arctic. Cozy Van Life Camping. I have been delayed 3 weeks because I got sick with "you know what", but I have finally started driving to the Arctic . I encounter amazing summer weather, too hot for me really, a heatwave where I come from, storms and heavy rain as I ride my van towards the far north "Alaska of the Nordics". #vanlife #camping #heavyrain #raincamping #stormcamping #asmr
My van is a Fiat Ducato, FWD. This is the same as a Ram Promaster in the USA and Canada but with a diesel engine and manual transmission.
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Enjoy camping and van life friends from around the world!
Here is the full 2024 arctic winter tour season in one playlist • The 2024 Arctic Tour! ...
Surviving my 2nd Winter of Extreme Van Life, Blizzard, Snow Storm Camping & Freezing Cold which includes:
This is my complete second winter of Winter Van Life in extreme conditions in the North, living in a van during freezing temperatures. Starting in November I go through the whole winter season of snowy winter adventures from November to April, with snow storms, blizzards, extreme cold, extreme snowfall, slippery roads and some amazing winter beauty as well.
I also show you what I learn as I go from my second winter in the van.
About me: I am a Norwegian adventurer and wilderness explorer. My youtube channel focus on outdoor wilderness adventures and exploration, backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, skiing, climbing and mountaineering. Nights spent in a tent, alone or with friends. From the snow covered mountains and misty fjords of Norway and Scandinavia to the remote plateaus of Yellowstone and the debts of the red canyons of Utah to the summit of Mt Whitney and the heart of Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. I love the Wilderness! Email is under "For business inquiries", for general questions please comment on a video, I try to answer everyone.
#vanlifetravelvlog #van #vanlife #heavyrain

[@NorwegianXplorer]

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[@Teardrops-067]

I caught the virus too. I am 67, alone, and miserable.

[@Kathleen.]

Take care Mary.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sending you thoughts and wish for a fast recovery Mary!

[@MarinkaKlaver]

Wishing you all the best and health!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@shawnsimmons-collier6978]

I’m so sorry. I would help u if I was there. Where r u

[@robinowen3058]

Glad you are on the mend, ‘the virus’ is no joke. Norway and Sweden are beautiful in the winter, but it’s very nice to see all the green and another side to your lovely part of the world.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! It is so very different indeed

[@rosemary8260T]

Norway is a beautiful country terrible that man dumped his rubbish makes me so cross when people do that . Love all your videos and do hope your ear is now better .

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, it is a shame! Thanks!

[@user-su9ep9sv4v]

In my unasked opinion lol I think you look so much better in shorter hair, so clean cut looking & it makes you look younger too and rested! I'm glad you are recovering from that nasty virus and you continue to gain your strength back. Beautiful scenery - Thank you!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@frantalley1043]

Please take care of yourself. You will feel tired for a while but each day gets a little better. Praying for you. We love you sharing the road trip with us.

[@catmama54]

Glad you’re feeling better. I love that you show us all this beautiful scenery.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@sonofamountain2862]

Hope you feel better soon my friend,drink lots of fluids and take vitamins C and D.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@Andrei_Hristow]

I'm glad you're better.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Nice to see the countryside in green 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed!

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

Oh & I always LOVE the beautiful & evocative sounding, dreamy music.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@simongregory3114]

In case you didn't know (maybe you do but I didn't) he makes it himself. The dude's a musician too!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@simongregory3114 Thanks🙂

[@1966shellanddeb]

Glad you are feeling better

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@reginebilliet2679]

Dear Jarl, I wish you a further recovering, until you are healthy for continuing your adventures ! I remark you didn't loose your appetite ! It was good to see again green trees, green mountains, after all that snow ! And this under a beautiful white-clouded blue sky !The road to Jotunheimen is awesome, what a beautiful region ! Congratulations to your sister for the artistic window-cover, really gorgeous ! Did she create herself those beautiful volute-and flowerdesign ? Magnificent ! - Thanks for the road-trip, and take care of yourself, my friend. 💚

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Regine!

[@reginebilliet2679]

Though you were ill, you had the courage and goodwill to present us every week new videos and to answer our comments, thanks for that, Jarl !! 💜

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for noticing:-)

[@reginebilliet2679]

You're welcome !

[@ricklarry4212]

Nice to be able to hit the road again in good weather! Even though I know now it rains there all year round. Wanderlust is in your veins. Thanks Jarl!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yep, it is raining right now as well lol

[@user-ew3kf4hu1l]

Also I forgot to mention that I like the way you keep it real! You are a good and sensible cook. Remember that you need to take care of yourself because if you're not here we won't be able to watch your awesome videos and that would be very disappointing!! So be safe and God's speed!!! From Tricee in America from Virginia Beach, VA ⛱️⛱️⛱️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Tricee!

[@jandrewscali]

So glad you are recovering and well. And great to be back on the road with you! Thank you as always for taking me along!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@frantalley1043]

Please take care of yourself. You will feel tired for a while but each day gets a little better. Praying for you. We love you sharing the road trip with us. Ps. We love the pillows!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@Andrei_Hristow]

Norway is a beautiful country Differently beautiful in winter and summer

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed!

[@Andrei_Hristow]

​@@NorwegianXplorerIn general, Scandinavian countries are beautiful What a peaceful drive, almost no traffic

[@spartan3956]

You take care of yourself my friend. You are still a little dark under the eyes. Stay well. Sandra UK

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@MGE9436]

May need to post him some concealer 😂😂

[@countryfirstusa9072]

Hope you feeling better soon

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@ownsacat]

Your sister is very talented. Beautiful window cover. Sorry you were sick. Glad you are feeling better. 3 years ago almost everyone in my town was sick with IT. looking forward to more wonderful scenery from my ancestral country. Great videos.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@0nem1leh1gh]

Cozy van. Nature is the healing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! Indeed!

[@Lebviero]

It’s just a wonderful country 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes!

[@goldfinger180024]

So sorry you were sick for so long Jarl. Hope you’re taking it easy. Takes a while to fully recover. Be well!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Patrick, really appreciate it!

[@stephentomlin1204]

Outstanding video and some great drone shots. Well done.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!!

[@IndieGoInspire]

So thankful you’re feeling much better! 🙏🏽 Safe and healthy travels! 😊 🚐 🌎

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@user-eo6bk9sg5y]

The Artic looks beautiful during summer I’m glad you’re feeling better

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@andrea6421]

Bummer you were sick but glad you are feeling better now. Beautiful video 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Andrea!

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Astoundingly beautiful countryside

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed!

[@ShowYou-yw6ki]

I see. I hope you get well soon. Thank you for the video.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you too

[@marianpower6711]

Hope your over that virus,and feeling better,weather improved as well,😎😍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! Weather is all over the place now

[@chevypower1993]

Hope you are the mend soon for a full recovery. All of us here in the states send you our well wishes. Your channel is marvelous, you put so much time and effort into your productions. Danke sehr.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@Jeannie_wl]

So glad to see you doing better!! 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!! 😊

[@4potslite169]

Beautiful! The green hills and lakes look exactly like Connecticut and Vermont here in the US.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@genlovell4662]

Oh no. Feel better soon 🎉

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@butchlewis2136]

Great to hear your healing up. Take care and thanks for your commitment. Really enjoying this scenery and I love seeing the towns without snow cover.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks my friend!

[@sisterbluebird68]

Absolutely stunning scenery. Glad that you are feeling better now. The Arctic air will do you good 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kro743]

Veldig fin video. Flotte naturscener og bra musikk. Blir litt sånn "meditativ" av den : )

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Takk for det:-)

[@stephentomlin1204]

Great sound track too.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you s much!

[@aanjafreedom7781]

Thank you for sharing your summer tour, it makes a bleak cold winters day feel warm and sunny. So glad you are on the mend now! Cannot wait for your next instalment :)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You are so welcome! Coming in a week!

[@Big_AL_Nowitzki]

Glad I found your channel this is proper content!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I am so glad you think so Al!

[@WendyHubble-ur7sn]

I hope you are feeling better! What a gorgeous place to be ill, though. My goodness. Glad to see you back traveling again. Stay well!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Wendy!

[@spc3461]

Wow, this adventure is absolutely intense! Surviving painful viruses, heavy rain, and storms while riding to the Arctic in a cozy van - it’s like a real-life thriller. 🌧️❄️ The resilience and determination of the Norwegian Xplorer are truly inspiring. Can’t wait to see more of their van life escapades! 🚐🌟

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my friend!

[@mistygroves3503]

I hope you will be fully recovered very soon. Take care and wishing you good health!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@rociomartinez7694]

Hi!! I am glad you feel better. I want to tell you that when i see your wonderful videos i feel like i am flaying in the sky. Take care and keep enjoying those beautiful Places.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Wow, thank you

[@elib7311]

Still recovering as well from the ‘you know what’, having caught it back in January. Vicious illness. Be very careful during your recovery. Allow yourself time.❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes I will!

[@lonanakken1688]

On the road again. Have a great summer, Jar!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, you too Lona!

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Jarl sorry you were sick, glad you are feeling much better, amazing scenic views great aerial footage, stay safe out there

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, you too!

[@carolabecker8219]

Oh I really loved this video! Such lovely pastoral villages and farmland and the mountain majesty too. Some new music? Anyway I’m so very glad you’re almost better and pray your hearing returns completely. Not sure when you’re traveling to the states but get clearance from your doctor before you get into the pressurized cabin of a plane. All the best, Jarl. Thank you for sharing van life with us.🚐❤️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Carola!

[@scottschultz687]

Absolutely beautiful place you are traveling through!❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It really is!

[@dunderwood4444]

God speed in you recovery Chef, Safe travels. Outstanding video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks my friend, hope you are doing well in NY! heatwave?

[@KevinMoltner]

Awesome landscapes Jarl! Glad you are feeling better. That C thing can be nasty. I wouldn't have been quite as 'diplomatic' as you if I caught someone dumping garbage! Thanks for another great video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Kevin, I spotted it a bit too late as they where leaving

[@jeannettefreeman9023]

So glad your'e feeling better. I was hoping you had maybe stayed close to family while feeling so miserable. Glad your back at it. Love the scenary in this video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes I stayed with family:-)

[@china2755]

Sorry to hear your sick I hope you feel better try to get you a juicer if you can and start juicing or if not put ginger, lemon, mint is a good tea combination along with plenty of water. Stay safe I will continue to pray and support your channel. Much love for Grosse Point Michigan 🙋 Your music is beautiful

[@adgjlqetu2]

Thanks for sharing that amazing view s

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure!

[@dragonfly7419]

I wish you the best of luck and take it easy, your body still needs to strengthen

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@Onlinebeauty1]

Beauitful filiming, very memorizing...thank you Norwegian Xplorer :) Hugs from Canada Yolan

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Yolan!

[@colingillbanks4022]

Great video again. Looking forward to many more of these over the coming weeks.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you like them!

[@toyotalandcruiser-fran]

Maravilloso el vídeo y los paisajes. Un espectáculo. Gracias desde Canarias.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Muchos gracias!

[@paulineisadore7769]

Hi I'm kind of new here I've been watching your videos tho in that snow storm and the hurricane I find your videos very interesting I'm from Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 so I hope you take care and be safe wherever you go I'm also glad your all better

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you and welcome!

[@VanAdventureStorys]

Wieder ein super Video, habe die zeit echt genossen. Danke dir für die ganze Arbeit die du in die Videos steckst

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@sergeysergey5589]

Полного вам выздоровления.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Sergey!

[@keithrice4458]

Good to see you are going better Jarl! 👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Keith!

[@user-hk9xu7ji3z]

Hope you feel better soon ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, I am on the mend!

[@nestornugpo7487]

Get well soon & stay safe🙏🙏🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@user-ew3kf4hu1l]

I always like your video adventures! You need to take care of your health because that's most important!! Please keep on making those amazing and sometimes risky videos!! Stay safe and safe travels with God's blessings!!!😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@theresamnsota3925]

As someone who finds herself highly susceptible to “the virus” I feel for you. My husband is a teacher and I work from home, meaning he works in a germ factory and I have a reduced immune system because I have been at home for over 12 years. I’ve had it now five times and each time I severely lose my voice which affects my ability to do my job. All I can suggest is get as much sleep, fresh air, and liquids as possible. Feel better!!!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for sharing!! that is a lot, first time for me and it is lingering

[@theresamnsota3925]

Oh yes, it lingers. My suggestion is to keep track of symptoms that linger and what triggers them to be worse. For me it’s been voice issues. Visits to primary doc, the ear nose and throat specialist, and speech therapy have been a must for me. The hope is to prevent the need for surgery on the vocal nodes I now have.

[@shashisharma7282]

Get well soon 🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@MarinkaKlaver]

So happy to see you pottering around in your camper again! You still see a little pips every now and then. You really have to take that nasty virus seriously, it can make you very ill. Thanks for your video, it showed an area where we haven't been yet in Norway, very beautiful. Combined with your wonderful music it gives me a happy feeling. We also criticized the behavior of some 'campers'. They are simply committing an environmental crime. We also saw many Germans and Dutch people on the road. Some with huge campers of 10+ meters. You can't call that camping anymore. Fortunately, there is now 1 less Dutch couple on the road, because we returned home last night. We couldn't find peace on the Lofoten, but luckily we did in Northern Norway and Sweden. Your gift will have to wait a little longer, it is still in our camper! We wish you lots of fun and health with your Artic Summer Tour and maybe we can meet up next year, we would really like that! 

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yeah, Lofoten has become a shitshow, sadly we Norwegian do not know when enough is enough, we get blinded by foreign attention, they are still marketing the hell out of Lofoten, and adding China as a target, what could possibly go wrong. I hope to see you next summer indeed!

[@melissajules8694]

Dear Jarl, please get some rest . Wishing you a healthy recovery from Boston ❤.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@mariposa8027]

Keep on truckin’ Norwegian Explorer. You appear to be healing well. Very much enjoy your postings. Warm greetings (literally) from the US Southwest. Monsoon season here, very tropical.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, stay cool!

[@rickhaiman9904]

Get Well Soon 🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@laurabryannan]

Getting sick is lousy at any time, but especially when you're on your own with no one to look after you. So glad you're doing better.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you! I was with family for the worst part of it.

[@ceciliagrana4804]

Que distinto es sin nieve ese verde tan hermoso tirarse es ese pasto y dormir un rato mirando ese hermoso ciel😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That sounds nice!

[@IndieGoInspire]

The sound of the rain on this travel vlog was EVERYTHING!!!! ❤ 🌧️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@prof.nathanrodrigues7298]

More rainny videos, please.😊

[@balkvehuzur3055]

Çok geçmiş olsun. Kulağınında kısa zamanda iyileşmesini dilerim.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@nathan35uk]

I’ve had that virus for a week can’t stop coughing .. sad your glow plug situ returned , I’ve fitted a Webasto pre heater to mine ready for next winter up there hopefully it will save a bit of stress on the engine and glow plugs etc , we will see , and I picked up a big bag of rubbish someone left , there’s just no need to leave rubbish about , gives people in vans a bad name and they should know it , thanks for sharing anyway 👍🏻

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Webasto sounds very nice indeed!

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

I like a place with flowers and trees. Mountains become walls.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Nice

[@lindamarie6574]

Wow, I hope you feel better soon!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@emilyjohnson3956]

Glad your better

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you_!

[@sergeysergey5589]

Как всегда шикарное видео. Респект автору.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you always!

[@mr_executive]

Speedy recovery mister

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my friend!

[@china2755]

Oh yeah if not have a cold one on me Ugghhh🍺cheers my friend

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@azclaimjumper]

I'm #182 to "Like". Being sick & bored seem to go hand in hand. Good that you're feeling "in the pink" now & hopefully, the van is in "tip Top" condition now. Perhaps you will meet up with Matti & Stina in & around Jokkmokk. I also subscribe to their channel on Patreon, same as with your channel- They are good folks. Their channel/adventures are quite different from yours. They have designed & built their own kennels for some 50 dogs, ask them to show you their kennels. They have guided packraft tours in summer; dog sled tours in winter. A wintertime dog sled tour with Matti would be unlike any adventure you've experienced. I, too, am disappointed to hear about the recurring glow plug issue. That needs to be fixed, once & for all. Warm Regards from far away Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey Bill, yes I follow them too, good people it would seem, maybe I will stop by on the way north, should be one of these first days I will be in Jokkmokk

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

Stunning photography! Is that snow on some of those hills? Those roads are so isolated. What happens if you were to, god forbid, break down. Who rescues you? Safe travels and stay well.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

We have good cell service most places here, and yes that is snow

[@user-vk1kp6fp8d]

hope yr feeling better my friend 😆

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you yes I am healing!

[@toddpatik8834]

Glad that you are feeling better and are trying to get on with your summer.Thanks!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my friend, still not 100% but getting better every day, the ear infection was the worst

[@Kathleen.]

Lovely to see you back on the road sharing those amazing views. Hopefully being back outside and in nature will help you get your energy back. Take care out there.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Kat! I am glad too!

[@danielsweeney6742]

Just started watching I hope the sickness was not too bad! No one likes to be sick! I got corona right at the beginning. Yes it sucked! Mine took 4 weeks. I got one symptom then the next week got another symptom and so on. It could have been worse, I could be pushing up daisies! Look forward to the Brain fog…… I hope you do not get it! I guess one more thing. On the ear infection, try using hydrogen peroxide once and awhile. Should help keep it in check.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@carriann3725]

Your video is so peaceful and full of beautiful scenery. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey to the Arctic 🤗💖.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much 😊

[@modelcitizen9279]

Beautiful landscapes and great video as usual, glad you are feeling better! PS you look a bit like you are hunting down Sarah Connor in those sun glasses 😜

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, they are not quite Terminator

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

Rain the welcome rain; best thing to sleep by.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed

[@tellfast]

Synes det er gøy å se deg lage mat❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, kult! Ikke noen stor kokk, men koser meg med å finne på enkle oppskrifter

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

Rain the welcome rain. Sometimes better than what we fight at home.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed

[@trell2408]

Thanks for a guided tour along the south eastern part of my home country. A small correction - you passed through Uvdal, not Ulvdal. The name has nothing to do with wolves. Until 1937, the place was named Opdal until the community council (kommunestyre) changed the name to Uvdal - probably not to be confused with Oppdal south of Trondheim. The name "Opdal" is very old and means the upper valley. I wish you a nice trip up north and look forward to future videos.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Oh wow! Her har jeg kjørt gjennom Ulvdal i årevis så har det vært Uvdal hele tiden hahaha! Hva kommer navnet av, formen på dalen kanskje?

[@trell2408]

😂😂😂

[@wimolthof7077]

Beautiful in August we are going to the Lofoten

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@joeythenomad]

Those glow plug issues sound like a nightmare, especially after getting them "fixed" twice! Hope it holds up for your trip.

[@tomvanthuyne]

Especially in wintertime

[@tomvanthuyne]

Ah, only now I hear the problem is back 😢

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It works fine in warm weather despite the warning light coming on, I am more worried about starting the van in winter if it persists

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, winter could be a problem.

[@MissBecky1968]

I'm glad your feeling better, that virus is nasty,I had it back in 2021 and I just now got my smells back.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! Had no issues with smell or taste, mostly just high fever

[@sedette123]

Hei igjen , ja det er nu fint med litt regn også, ikke bare sol...kjempe bra reise film du lager. takk så mye for at du lagerdisse filmemene..

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Tusen takk!