Solo Female Travels Full Time and Lives In A Minivan | Finding a FREE private oasis on Baker Lake!

Thank you so much for being here!
I love Baker Lake! Such a fun area to explore and tons of free camping.
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[@vanjoy1781]

You are half my age and twice as brave. Whenever I doubt my decision to travel and live out of my van in October I watch you. You give me the courage to keep going with my dream. Thanks 😊

[@vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436]

Loving the sweet campers that let you know they were leaving

[@li-nickels]

yay! coffee with Chantelle and Joey!

[@MyBasicJourney]

❤❤❤☕

[@judyb2425]

I’m in love with Joey. He has the sweetest face. Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@deborahrussell1609]

Thanks chantelle n joey.

[@wanderingweh405]

I love waking up to a new vid amazing campsite! Have you thought about Alpicool? 12v frig Happy Trails

[@MyBasicJourney]

I'd love to have a fridge when I have a bigger van, and a constant source of power.

[@jessys9868]

Love my Alpicool, 500 jackey runs it if too much shade for solar. Of course, I don’t edit videos!

[@wanderingweh405]

@@jessys9868 I have the smaller alpicool it runs on 4 to 9w less than my phone.

[@lindajcope]

You made me very nervous walking out on this logs. My inner grandma kicked in. Please be careful out there. It is a beautiful area. So peaceful.

[@sdh4186]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@GeminiJourney1111]

Amazing spot! I like how you stuck with your intuition and turned around and went down the forest service road-jackpot!

[@patriciamartin1626]

Good morning from Tennessee. Great video. Beautiful area. I enjoyed seeing the lake. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Have a fantastic day.

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thanks, Patricia!

[@dsmadre3840]

I love when I turn on my iPad Sunday morning with my cup of coffee because I know you will have a new video. I can’t wait to get out there and explore all of the beautiful places America has to offer. My shuttle bus is coming along but not quite done yet.

[@pammorrison3083]

I got my sticker this week! Love it. Thank you.👍🏞💖🐕

[@theresabassemier9901]

The postcard views are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@Weezieweeks]

That window covering loss was too funny! We were camping and had the dog timeouts on the hitch after set up. I went into town to get some food and coming out of the store, I was like what is that behind the Expy? It was the two tie outs! I had dragged them (the timeouts, not the dogs) on the freeway and across town in Flagstaff - not sure if anyone saw it or not.

[@kimwade6249]

What a great place!

[@jancross516]

Loved the happy dance on the log❤️

[@itsreallyrona]

Once again, another stunning camp site and i feel so satisfied that you walked right to the very tip @ 16:36 lol! Thank you! Enjoyed the B roll of you too! :D

[@sadieg.thatsme49]

Aww baby Joey is like nope I’m not getting up.

[@antoniobaez6282]

331 updates on 851 views. Your metrics always amaze me!

[@sharonwilliams6963]

Nice lake

[@shelleybuerer4502]

Gorgeous. We are heading to the area soon.

[@simplybeingme]

Such a beautiful place and I love the music

[@linda7504]

Beautiful scenery

[@pstenger1]

actually enjoying my 1st cup of many for the day with you. this is Patti from the California desert.....a new transplant from Delaware.

[@maryhellman1073]

I have been following you for a long ng time. Even though we live full time in a fifth wheel. We also have a camper and go on short trips we usually do free boondocking camping. You were near us not to long ago when you were in Aberdeen. We just went camping in quinalt . But so far we make it a adventure to find free camping in Washington.

[@shawnas464]

Nicely done!

[@FindingMyMuse]

Hey great tip on Aveda leave in…so good! 🤩🤩

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Thank you for sharing.

[@juliannaerwin3438]

Nice!

[@joannevanhyning9513]

Hey Miss Chantelle😁love all your videos. Thank you. I noticed you mention in a video that you lost your privacy tent. If you are still in Washington State, I can meet you somewhere and give you one. And a nice camp toilet too(if you want it) both are real nice and used once. We live in SW Washington, near Vancouver. Let me know.. Joanne😃

[@susansmith2969]

Beautiful!

[@camille9892]

Another beautiful spot going on my PNW list! Thanks 😊 🙏. As much as I loved your log shimmy, the floating meditation spot was awesome. Wonder if you were walking by boat campers at the end. 🙂

[@margaretsnyder4007]

Joey. So stinkin’ cute!!

[@yolandagonzalez591]

I liked your little dance move 💃🏻 You & Joey are adorable God Bless 😇

[@violarodriguez8603]

You head to Midwest come see me in Indiana you can help me design my minivan and have a safe place to hang out and two dogs who would love to be joeys friends! Thanks for sharing your journey with us

[@GrammyPat987654321]

Following you for the past couple of months! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. And I LOVE AVEDA PRODUCTS, May I be so bold as to ask you a couple of questions…. Do you have a drone? If not how do you get the beautiful shots like the scene of you getting onto the log and doing a wee jig? What editing program do you use? What experience do you have in videography? My videos are always jerky, def. not smooth like yours. And lastly, do you ever get lonely on the road? I will be going out full time on Oct. 5! I’m in Canada so I will be heading out to Vancouver Island. Hopefully I’m as successful as you are.

[@sharonhopkins4963]

Very pretty

[@a.paigewhaley637]

Simply gorgeous scenery! Thanks so much for sharing❣

[@lisalima7430]

Thank you for the beautiful views, and music, and of course you & Joey. I'm enjoying your adventures while sitting outside, drinking my coffee (iced), wearing my favorite t-shirt that says "first I drink the coffee then I do the things...." We definately have to get you that t-shirt too! Love ya girl!

[@chrisfulcher1151]

Chantelle did you think camphosting was worth the time and did you think the pay was fair?

[@charyhans9341]

Don't you get afraid sometimes you alone in certain nature area if that place it's haunted ? Or something watching you Sometimes like ghost or something ? 9/10/2021

[@priscillaparisi1882]

I’m glad I’m not seeing anymore bows for your hair, you too old for that girl

[@MyBasicJourney]

You're never too old! 🎀 🎀 🎀

[@pllennox]

Nope, never too old!

[@travels360]

Thanks for your videos. I found you about a year ago when I was searching for van build videos. It was an older one where you talked about how to remove the seats out of your van. At that time I had a lot of health issues, very little income and no vehicle. Now I am proud to say that my health has improved, I have a great income, a vehicle and money in savings. I have watched you all this time and I want you to know what an inspiration you have been. Because of you I am closer to my goal and you kept me inspired. I thought, if she can do it so can I. Thanks to you and Joey :)

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you, Em.❤❤

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Awesome! So happy for you! 🌈🧡

[@wildzenventures]

The lake, the tranquil music, it all looks so peaceful. In this crazy world right now, I truly envy you!! I'm working towards a traveling lifestyle in the near future... Your channel is very inspiring. 💕 Safe travels

[@irmahayes9228]

Joeyyyyy so cute! At time he resembles Chu Baca if Star Wars lol!!😁

[@naomitracy5684]

Oh man look at the rocks there! sweet! so pretty!

[@juliehanson1364]

Another great video! I have always dreamed of doing what you are doing. Be safe! Love that little Joey.😘

[@peggyjohnson5669]

As u Julie I just love little Joe he just so dog gone cute

[@amyfollmer1412]

Happy Sunday. Awesome video!

[@juliegolub2602]

Very beautiful ❤️

[@lesliepolicastro8368]

A quick and inexpensive fix for your back window cover is the dollar store sells foam board, get two and a roll of duck tape. Just cut to size, not beautiful but it will give you privacy. Stay safe dear one, love to Joey!❤️❤️

[@jessys9868]

Lol❤️! When you were climbing on the logs going into the lake I was mentally saying “no no, don’t do it!” And then you danced!

[@thelmahenriques6454]

Scared me too! Guess is the "Mom" in me.....

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

Hey Now!

[@juliewerner9592]

Joey is such a peaceful little soul 🥰

[@robertdragoff6909]

I always give you a BIG thumbs up! So, what’s next?

[@beverleygrimbeek4941]

Super stunning views

[@vynidalopes251]

I ❤️ how you often tell Joey that he’s a handsome boy and that you ❤️ him. Beyond sweet 🥰🥰🥰

[@catpatrick3838]

Beautiful spot! Can't go wrong on forest service roads when you're looking for a great spot to camp, but I'm glad you were able to snag the one on the lake. 🙌🏻

[@kathleenporter2235]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deannamack2199]

Beautiful views!

[@MyBasicJourney]

Glad you liked it, Deanna!

[@HannahEMathes]

Tip for those in a more public area or at a place during a busier time like the weekend. Typically you won’t want to be so close to the water access. Anyone staying on that road or planning a day trip will have to walk/park closely by your site and have to hang out in your view potentially ruining the quiet 💛🌻 this doesn’t look like one of those spots though just a tip for others 🙂

[@deanabarnes2957]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shannacraft4099]

🌼 So beautiful!!! Thanks again for sharing your finds and the beauty!!! 💙

[@carolineloeser3071]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place ❤️

[@marianfrances4959]

🐾😎🌲🇨🇦👍

[@sandramcmillan4200]

Good morning from Ohio!! Another beautiful spot!! Thanks for sharing!! 😊🐶

[@tracyd7432]

Beautiful video as always! Thank you!!

[@angelerica767]

So glad you got to enjoy my favorite spot!! 💜hopefully no bear sightings?! Lol makes me want to go back watching your video!! You captured it PERFECT

[@MyBasicJourney]

No sightings, but I was told there was a black bear cub roaming this area a lot. Never saw it, though!

[@angelerica767]

I know I definitely warned you lol freaked me out! Glad you weren't in a tent :)

[@MyBasicJourney]

Omg!! Erica yay! Yes, yes you did! Haha I didn't know this was you. The "Angel" threw me off. And to think, I wouldn't have stayed here if you didn't call me over. Lol it really is the perfect spot.❤

[@angelerica767]

I'm really so glad I did! Was meant for you to be there as many others came through and I didn't bother to offer. 💜💜please come visit whidbey again!! For now I'll continue to watch your journey! Truly inspirational! Thank you!!!

[@alexmodic9722]

Love the log dance... brave move .. love seeing Joey au naturel...

[@rdrd5907]

Aloha from Maui...great video!!

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

Always spray in the leave in the conditioner before you comb or brush out.

[@sugarplum5153]

Beautiful mountains 🥰

[@Texasishot105]

Thank you for being you ❤

[@pllennox]

Wonderful video! So peaceful and beautiful,,

[@Flowergurl2000]

Wow, the view is breathtaking!!!

[@tracker5849]

Beautiful place..I love being by the water

[@kerrielinklater3184]

Just beautiful. So peaceful. You and Joey are looking very happy.

[@bernardl4441]

Why no fridge?

[@DeborahLong7777]

Fantastic work! Ohmygoodness for real. Joey posed so perfect lol . My favorite was towards the end when all the sky had all those colors🤗 Much love from Texas Channel and Joey 💜

[@shalomhamilton2166]

That was gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing♡

[@samayyaboddu6998]

You're not responding for comments.,😭🤣

[@lorriecrow7872]

Great shots!!!

[@lisarichards3853]

Sooo much better than Sultan!

[@bambihargrove6499]

Beautiful 😍

[@hannahsmith3132]

It’s always good to sleep in sometimes

[@tracker5849]

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[@ericnorthman9410]

Joeys always got the best spot

[@laurajphillips]

Very Pretty!

[@maryeliason1504]

I love your dog! Have fun girl!

[@kerrycreger9967]

start from the bottom up!

[@patricak2952]

Aloha🌺 Lovin' Joey in Hawaii💞

[@mattcombs8778]

Another great video with you and Joey! Thanks for sharing.

[@bencuraza6503]

What a Great Place to Chill Wander in Beautiful Nature and that rock stream looked soothing‼️. 💕🐶👩‍🦰. 👍👍⬆️🚙

[@summerstardust2064]

You really are finding some pretty campsites. Good to see you and Joey enjoying the tranquility.

[@RenenVian]

Where is Baker Lake? What state? It looks beautiful, so tranquil!

[@ShirleyWiggerman]

I was fine with the lighting in your van. I love sudoku puzzles and spider solitaire. Beautiful camping spot near the lake. So much beauty!

[@Jessalove777]

Beautiful. I wish i could be there with you lol.

[@loristewart800]

You and Joey make my nights. I watch you before I go to bed, so relaxing.

[@helenbriggs9815]

Dear Chantelle, I do enjoy watching your posts. Your steady camera work makes viewing calm and enjoyable. I’m a beginner solo part-time traveler and am 68 years old. Take care. Helen p.s. am in Australia

[@annettepuskarich1]

Thank you for the lake video. So scenic and you really scored great camp spots!

[@yuliaromzez8097]

I just love u and ur adorable doggie 💓 💗 💖