Chasing the Canadian DREAM While Living in My Car 🇨🇦

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

15:09 First welcome to Canada my friend ! I care for you and your health, now I'm sure you've noticed your plywood above your diesel heater which is absorbing diesel. Please consider building a dual gas/diesel closed tanks. OR a closed plywood box on your back door for your diesel. We don't want to lose one of our newest kind people ! Stay safe x

[@SueBarnes1]

very good advise

[@Brenda-es3gw]

Diesel fumes are definitely dangerous. The Olympian Wave 3 heater likely is a safer option. Love your videos and also want to see you stay healthy.

[@neilprichard]

i agree, foresty forest ( other youtuber that lives in his van) mounted the diesel tank on the outside of his back door, he's also in Canada and has to deal with the extreme cold.

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

@ That's exactly where I saw it ! I lived in a van but didn't have a diesel heater. During the winters I house sat for family and friends and kept warm and cozy.

[@microguru-d7q]

I slept in my truck, went to school full time, and worked a job for 3 years. Tough as it was, it paid off in the end. Money saved, I’m working my career, and I’m now expecting my second child in September with my wife in our home we own together. Keep going brother. It’s worth it.

[@activity1]

Keep moving 👏

[@derekhayter4879]

Depends on the truck. Depends on the weather. Depends on your body size. Depends on your mental health. Anyways.

[@matrixxblood]

We over complicate so many things in life. When the mind is still so is your life. Stay safe and humble my friends! 😊

[@Lynn16-rg8cf]

Congratulations! Very impressive. Please, can you share how you did juggle work & studies & still be successful?

[@Jussiesmullet]

I like how you explore new cultures with no judgment.

[@minaluna479]

That shop indian guy needs more oronotion. He was very friendly and informative, paid attention to his customer and showed him around. That is great customer service. If i ever go to canada, im gona visit him. Great man

[@niwaleaf]

As someone who lives in Toronto and is now moving away it’s so nice to watch someone exploring the city as a visitor with fresh eyes. Reminds me of myself when I first got here. 😊

[@jennsadventures84]

Canadians are some of the nicest people. Keep sharing your journey. American's need to see it's not all we only see in the news.

[@janfor8355]

Welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦 Please get yourself a warm winter coat, a toque and some warmer mitts ASAP, you don’t want to be unprotected and unprepared for the cold weather!

[@pearlmesser1806]

Yes I agree he really needs warmer winter gear ❤

[@P1nkBanj0]

Get winter gear!!! This weekend forecasts a 'polar vortex' meaning it's going to 'feel like' (windchill) of -25 and it's going to be that way from Sunday until Tuesday (check your weather app). Just looking out for you, from north of Sudbury. I love how you put in that animation, I sure don't know much about that culture (yet), so thank you. (You ARE teaching the culture) Up where I live the culture is starting to take hold. The closest I've been to eating their food is 'samosas' sold here in our frozen section of the grocery store. I do appreciate that you're bringing this info to us. Glad you're here for our new 'no tax' special, that ends February 15th (my birthday). Hahaha, 'my friend, am I close to mayonnaise' I loved that lol If you head up here, (there are small northern cities, don't worry) I'd be so happy to buy you coffee and snacks and let you charge whatever you need charged up-with my outdoor electrical plug.

[@jailhouserocker]

Feels like a pretty adventurous way to live. Dude can just choose to live anywhere for a few days and leave. But also sounds tough, all the gadgets to set up just to live in your car. The guy from Toronto was so sweet offering a stranger coffee, so was the man with the free gloves

[@michaelax3025]

And that's why you'll NEVER be adventurous, too much to set up Wow Lazy much lol

[@jailhouserocker]

@@michaelax3025 I mean finding the right things to have internet in your car, not because I’m lazy 😂 I’m still only a teenager so I don’t know much about installing the tech for that. Cut me some slack much? 😅

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Ya - that was a silly comment. If you decide to set up a vehicle for travel - sleep, water, food for a couple of days, and pick your weather. Lithium Batt is your friend as well as iOverlander app. Just have fun, a full tank of gas, oh, and a flashlight. ​@@jailhouserocker

[@Ann-d6y]

What nice people. Offering u coffee. Gave u free gloves. Wow.

[@shieh.4743]

Worried about him. What you are seeing is community compassion. America could learn from it and not threaten us.

[@nickchaps-j6n]

Very interesting video on Canada, I hope you plan on doing more. I realized I like many people we don't know a lot about Canada!

[@baba20q-vv2ur]

Arslan, you have got to be one of the friendliest tourists anywhere! You are adorable.

[@db4492]

You're living in your car. You don't have to chase the Canadian Dream, you're already living it.

[@dstacks2301]

Love the profile pic!

[@uwdawn11]

I love how you get permission. Very respectful. He felt comfortable sharing his culture. You have a way with folks. I enjoy your content so much!

[@peachgreentealuvr]

lowkey living in a car sounds nice cuz you dont have to worry about rent

[@Dirtyfilipinokid]

It feels like you're never home

[@SLOC1992]

you reckon? lol

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Being a nurse you should know the importance of nasal hair. The hair helps filter out viruses and other impurities from the air we breathe in. Why would you remove it, especially during the height of cold and flu season?? Why not simply clip the hair??

[@jillyf]

12:30 The "no tax" deal is a one-off, 2-month hiatus across all of Canada, instituted by the federal government (spun as a holiday gift/break from mid-December to mid-February) on select items, including prepared foods from food establishments which normally are taxed (normal groceries aren't taxed any time of the year). There are, of course, political reasons associated with this gift/break, but I'm glad you were able to enjoy the benefits of it!

[@maryzaletel4928]

I can't believe you did the nose wax. OUCH!!! Glad to know it works but dang that had to hurt. Thanks for your video's. I really enjoy your travels and cooking in the car/suv.

[@tessbrown9885]

@maryzaletel4928 is something I've never done in my entire life. And I turn 55 this year.

[@cosmetologyandbarberstateb6806]

The dough is Mochi made from rice flour or tapioca, and the sweet is a bean paste. Lovely video!!!!

[@jch1965]

We’ve missed you! You have such a great setup, Arslan! The drone shots in your latest videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing Canada with us. ❤

[@Michelle.74]

Amazing video, Canada is so beautiful.. thankyou for taking us along with you ❤

[@debruneau01]

Your curiosity and embracing of the cultural quilt that makes up Canada has me anxiously awaiting your videos! Thank you for the exploration and interaction with fellow Canadians! Great video, stay warm and have fun! Cheers

[@tessbrown9885]

@debruneau01 me too. I've seen his videos in Montreal and now that his travelling even to more familiar places makes me more interested. He's choice of food though, I guess he's still young.

[@timmy-dubs]

After road trips in my Model Y camper, i feel the best way to do carlife/vanlife is to have a home, paid off, rented out, have savings, etc., but then go on adventures and travel for long periods of time. Eventually, you will want to go back to "homebase," so to speak. It's the best of both worlds. Just need to be smart about your finances to make it happen

[@otakumalayali223]

Watching your video under a warm blanket

[@Ann-d6y]

Hi Arslan. Lovely to see u again. 🙂

[@LaNereNere]

Thanks for taking us in your journey!!! Love it...❤

[@debecorn]

Love your videos 😀 Educational, adventurous and great laughs too!

[@ruthiep21]

Nice to see you sooner than 1 month apart .. the nose hair removal was epic 😂

[@joyyak7865]

I am absolutely loving everyone of your videos! So educational and so interesting. Thank you for the work you do to share with us!

[@mrentertainer47]

I think you've made a good choice of layout for the car! It seems quite spacious!

[@ykhov]

The thumnail sums up what living in Canada is like perfectly. Great job!

[@anjenemarie3923]

I love watching your videos! 💗💗

[@kittydemonz2258]

HELL NO TORONTO IS NOT THE CANADIAN DREAM GO TO BC THATS THE CANADIAN DREAM ITS AMAZING UP THERE

[@Relaxation_Queen]

British Columbia is beautiful. Definitely come to BC in the Summer because it's a rainforest, there will be less rain then.

[@lindageiling5922]

I want to go to BC so much , I watch several van life people that mostly travel in BC . I'm in the US .

[@likeaboss8282]

​@@lindageiling5922US is better than BC

[@Mrhumblehustle]

Damn! Great video, you should upload more often!!! Amazing country! 🇨🇦 so much content to capture in Canada, so many passionate cultures, great place to be! I recommend going to every city in the gta on different days and leaving a vlog review on each city!!!

[@Mrhumblehustle]

And all the towns aswell! A lot to experience 🙂

[@bw988]

I enjoy learning about Canada

[@SRRMCS]

that Indian Puja shop is amazing with great customer service.

[@evyd222]

Welcome to Canada and Toronto, my hometown! I'm truly enjoying your journey and find it fascinating. However, I want to let you know that the information about Toronto’s population being 90% South Asian is completely inaccurate (unless you were being sarcastic 😂). The population breakdown is approximately 50% white, 13% East Asian, 12.5% South Asian, and 8.5% Black. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Take care and stay safe!😊

[@jillyf]

Yep...just over half of Toronto's population is a visible minority, and with East Asians and South Asians make up about the same percentage of the visible minority as @evyd222 says, South Asians aren't even 90% of the visible minority. But South Asians are well represented in Toronto and make up about 7% of Canada's population overall.

[@carlasamuels479]

👌yes thanks for clarifying ! I'm also 🇨🇦& I was wondering that didn't sound accurate

[@Ann-d6y]

Cool cup! Its smiling now. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Hello, just in the midst of watching the yr video of Arslan in Gerrard St., Toronto. So happy he recieved a warm welcome! He is a great man with integrity🎉

[@belgand5555]

Thank you for always giving us something sweet to watch… it always gives me hope to hang on a bit longer … I appreciate your channel very much… ❤️x

[@Randle5173]

Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@Sodonewithchaos]

Big Cold Front coming ‼️🥶. Stay toasty and Stock up on snacks 🤣🫡🇨🇦

[@Carol-i9u9j]

It’s so cold in Vancouver BC Canada. I’m used of California weather,we got a little snow. Very beautiful to see the snow fall. Stay blessed. Safe travels.

[@LadellUlbrich]

Your videos are so interesting! Loved it!

[@Ann-d6y]

You are so brave eating paan. From India

[@sandy2au918]

I enjoy your videos so much! It is a pleasure to watch you because of your positive nature. Thank you for sharing your curiosity with us. BTW, the Chinese buns are best served warmed by steaming, especially the deep fried ones. Better for digestion too. Take care and God bless you!

[@UrDriverDaniel]

Nice work my friend. Welcome to Canada.! I'll be seeing you on the road.

[@hectortorresgonzalez601]

I glad that you are having a good time up in Canada 🇨🇦 and the people are nice. Take good care brother. Greetings from California👋🏼

[@muhammadmaaz25]

I just watched the whole video without skipping

[@Livingforgiven]

Those sesame balls have black bean paste. These are my favorites. I think the thing after that was a mochi but I'm not sure what flavor. Maybe hazelnut. I am loving your Canadian adventures as you embrace all the wonderful cultures.❤

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Hats off to you Arslan!! Great job finding parking in TO east end!!

[@AuroraBorealis-l9g]

The soft bun with the brown center looks like Mochi with red bean paste in the middle. The flour is a rice paste and really cool to see how the traditional process is when making mochi. Canada has many cultures (just like in the US,) I hope you stay safe and enjoy your stay!

[@hazelsmith2]

Great that your meeting such friendly, kind people. Very rare now adays!! Boy, you have a great appetite!!😂😂 keep safe!! ❤xx

[@Pupa1066]

I think that was sweet bean paste in that bun you were eating and the dough is glutinous rice flour!

[@janettetaylor5695]

Very informative video. I have families in Toronto. Love your videos 😊.

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

And another comment, Aralan, that bun that looked like date filling , is red bean paste! The dough is made with milk and sugar to make is stretchy and soft! I hope to see a video one day of you making something with the air fryer. Your videos and cooking are top tier🎉🎉

[@movingisliving]

I live in Toronto and I love it, but I am from Nova Scotia on the East Coast and also lived in British Columbia on the west coast. Toronto is great for city life, but Nova Scotia (particularly Cape Breton) and British Columbia are beautiful places to visit, especially the nature and mountains in British Columbia - heaven!

[@tytoalba6573]

omg. The last part had me in stitches lol You're a comedian, bro. "I can breathe so much better" Has one nostril plugged and tears are streaming out of the eyes.

[@bonriver9420]

I love that you are so creative when you cook. Don't remove your nose hairs; they are there to filter things out. You can clip them shorter if they really bother you. I hope you are going to get a coat. It is going to be really cold this coming week.

[@RetiredLife825]

My son has 2 of those color changing mugs, that one you have plus a different version. Had them for awhile now.

[@BlasianPrincess]

Please get a winter coat! 💯

[@Relaxation_Queen]

Yes a winter coat is a must.

[@carlasamuels479]

Yes ...try thrift stores ! I got a fab duck down one @ Value village for 11$ !! They were stuffed with lots that still looked good ( VV @Victoria Park&Eglinton )

[@tessbrown9885]

He charged you at par for honey. Man, you got hosed. The Canadian dollar is currently doing poorly against US dollars. Better get some Canadian cash.

[@markgriz]

Nice 45% markup

[@ontariorubyreds7965]

Welcome to Toronto bud ❤, hey we got a polar vortex coming this week and safety is really important during that we will have a 30degree drop instantly. Please if you need to stay in a hotel or hostel please do❤. Come to the west end it's way cooler eh. Not the best place but cheep and has parking is the dragons gate in. Really not the best but I'll show you around the hood if you'd like. Also you can stay at the Hilton in roncesnville it's decent as well. Stay safe please wear gloves. If you need anything please ask, much love and welcome 🙏 🤗

[@ontariorubyreds7965]

There is a value village (trift store) at queen and Bathurst you can get second hand winter stuff if u need ❤❤

[@carlasamuels479]

​@@ontariorubyreds7965yes the one @ Victoria park Eglinton has lottts of good ones also

[@MilaBear]

You definitely chose a chilly time to visit Canada!! If you want to go to farm with lots of animals, it is close to Hamilton called Triple C Farm. Can pet animals, great dopamine boost :D

[@Tevvion_YT]

Loved the video 🎉

[@Dirtyfilipinokid]

The white bun you took a bite off at the Chinese store is probably meow meow

[@goddesseven7]

Probably? It’s probably bbq pork filling

[@peterlin132]

Watching you from Richmond Hill. You should check out the Chinese food in Richmond Hill 🇨🇦

[@JuliaXoXoSEAL]

Hello! Look up mochi and mung bean as I think that's what the stretchy dough was that you were wondering about. xo

[@lynetteandgeorge]

I'm from Niagara falls Ontario just started watching you .welcome to Canada 😊

[@Josh-pr6ug]

The gloomy weather in your area is from the Great Lakes. The water is warmer than the air so there is a constant clash of cold and warm air. That’s why snow squalls are so common there.

[@marklefler4007]

Two ingrediant great cookie: very ripe banana nashed with oatmeal. Works well in air fryer, and is healthy. Make sure the banana is very ripe so it supplies sweetness.

[@SouthCoastJMG]

Canadiams are so friendly to you❤

[@NomadByNecessity]

Canadians are friendly.. period. Good People but slowly losing their identity to a myriad of imported cultures.

[@cheryllundholm8779]

You went to Canada during the coldest snowiest time of the year! Brrrr! Better you than me! With that said, I would love to visit Thunder Bay in the winter time - I live on the south shore of Lake Superior. I wonder what their winter is like compared to ours.

[@micheledelnigro9259]

Definitely warmer clothing is a must. I love canada..❤

[@susanramnanan5884]

Arslan I am so surprised that you chose Canada. My friends describe it as 10 months of winter and 2 months of summer. But my goodness you meet some extremely friendly people there. I am guessing that the crime rate is very low and everyone is very relaxed. You are very brave .

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE NORTH, TOO, ESPECIALLY IN THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES.

[@miriamortiz3241]

Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles. He will clear your path as you travel through Canada . Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏 Canadians seem like such lovely people.

[@NobodySpecial509]

The sun *rarely* shines in TO… especially in the winter months, you’ll adjust. 😬

[@elbandolero9325]

criminally early on this one. wow.

[@lizatkinson8034]

Yes the whole country has the gst holiday currently until some time in February. There's a whole list of things, alot of baby and kids related things, and food for the gst holiday.

[@Nocc2991]

I think you might like Newfoundland. 👍

[@RMBF89]

You need to come visit Atlantic Canada! We have the largest covered bridge in Canada. We also invented a ton of things in New Brunswick!

[@Vivere17]

Omg So waiting on your new videos, hope you’re well my friend.

[@zacharybalausiak3899]

Canada welcomes you!

[@danieldowsett7808]

My friend, you need to leave Toronto and head to Alberta and Bc. Calgary and area is a great place to start. Or head to the east coast

[@onceagain3217]

Hey Arslan, thank u for the new video. I really enjoyed it. Greetings

[@rhenamaedetsosa5772]

Hey there Arslan, wish u visited Philippines this coming Summer 😊😊

[@Midnighter1212]

PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE CONSISTENT !

[@yukorichmond2928]

21:59 I think that's a red beans. We use a lot of red beans for pastries and that stretchy stuff is mochi lol

[@hissunshine007]

ive subscribed to your channel I enjoy youre content you are so lucky to get to travel everywhere.

[@JaymieC-w1r]

Love your videos and so happy that you are finally in Toronto! Come up to suburb of Markham (30-40 minute drive North), where you will find amazing Asian food.

[@TheVideoful100]

I have been to the Rockies in Canada. Amazing!

[@shelbywilson8372]

Come on Arslan! You need a real coat, gloves, hat & boots now that you're in Canada! You're going to freeze to death😭 Get to the retail shops ASAP and get warmer clothing! Enjoyed the video and I'm looking forward to touring more of Canada with you! The man said eat a small bite so Arslan eats the whole thing is two bites😂

[@222radar]

You should try the Pho on Gerrard. It's so good.

[@peaceandblessings297]

Next stop, Kingston Ontario!

[@hartplanet356]

GTA is the Greater Toronto Area. It is all the cities outside of Toronto. You need an electric hot plate for winter cooking/boiling water.

[@Blazeleechau]

Your cooking videos are top notch

[@kyledurand8528]

Great channel, buddy

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

I hope you make it to Victoria. It's beautiful there!!! I love how you show us so many things about the places you visit. 😃

[@joycethebaker]

I find you very interesting. I’ll be interested to see how you handle winter. I live in Wisconsin and it’s going to be -20 - -30 with wind chill. I will say you lost me a little with the nose thing, but I’m glad you’re breathing easy 😵‍💫