Some Days Of VanLife Just Will Be A Lot Of Driving | Leaving Flagstaff to be warm in Sedona!

[@katecornell8233]

Quick viewer tip: an easy way to help Chantelle is to watch all the ads all the way through. Don't skip! Content creators apparently get a bit more money if you play the whole ad. Just thought I'd share in case you didn't know.

[@VanJolene]

Do they still get something if we are premium members and don't see ads? I skip as many as possible and finally just got YT premium since I watch so much YT

[@katecornell8233]

@@VanJolene good question, I don't know. They get some for views and likes at least.

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

@@VanJoleneFrom what I’ve heard, yes, they still get income from it. I think maybe a bit less, but still income.

[@rangerannie5636]

​@@VanJolene Yes, content creators are paid for KZbin Premium watch hours.

[@debhaney6944]

I always get great free overnight parking places from your videos ! Thank you!

[@las174]

What you do, I consider emotionally difficult because it's all on you whatever happens. You are incredibly resourceful and I am sure at times you have to work at keeping up your mood and enthusiasm up for the inconveniences associated with your lifestyle choice. I hope you had a good time in the healing vibes of the desert of Sedona. Most people are struggling in their 'home' situations as you know, but chances are you are getting the better deal being on the road and spending lots of time outside.

[@carolynknisely2383]

I can't get out of my head what you said!!! We all have off times. Being cold doesn't help. Give yourself some grace. Thank you for sharing your drive, it was gorgeous!! I may never get there so thank you!!! Blessings!!

[@GenXvanlife69]

You’re as cool as you were when I first started watching your channel. You keep being you. You’re awesome!!! #vanlife

[@susanweeldreyer8692]

Wow ! Nice place Thankyou for sharing! really enjoyed watching 😊

[@chasethecat3839]

Be easy on yourself, Chantelle!! Your okay, your viewers are here no matter and all is well.

[@sheliafalgout5043]

Don’t apologize! It was a beautiful drive to watch! You’re always informative and I always love to watch where u and Joey are going.. hope u enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal!!

[@zookeeperification]

You are not off your game! Love the driving and your commentary. I only spent one winter last winter in the Southwest, and I did not make it to Flagstaff or Sedona. And I appreciate it so much that you actually tell us where you stayed because I’m busy right now in my mind making plans for a future winter. Meanwhile, I am determined to spend the winter in Oregon. I want to play in the snow! But right now it’s raining raining raining (even in the mountains), and I’m wishing I was there where you are. I suspect that all of us who love you will keep watching no matter what you post! Love you.

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you so much!!🥰❤

[@papasmurf1904]

As a truck driver myself, I have never seen a truckstop that had shower rooms with a separate shower stall and full size bathtub. Pretty amazing! Also, thanx for your patience while that driver was maneuvering his truck into that parking spot.....it can be quite difficult at times. 👍😉😃

[@laraine_w]

Chantelle, you dont seem "off your game" at all to me and I'm a long time viewer. (Since you moved into the van) I feel like frequent watchers will know, obviouly you have to drive to get to the cool places. ✌️😊☮️ The drive was beautiful!!

[@debbiesmith500]

Gosh,,,that’s a beautiful drive. Thank you.

[@treenotion9466]

I really enjoy your videos! I love it that you are still living in your van with Joey. Thanks

[@daizymae5148]

It was a beautiful drive, thank you for taking us along with you 😊

[@kathleenwinter7016]

I think you are doing great showing the beautiful desert/mountains. Sometimes we just need to enjoy the journey!

[@karrelbuck]

I think it is funny how you think Sedona & all the desert areas you have been to are the “most beautiful in the whole world” when those places are in my nightmares. It’s what makes the world go round for sure, loving different venues. ❤

[@deborahg4599]

I’ve been on that route and it is jaw dropping beautiful!

[@chasethecat3839]

They are beautiful in their own right but I always love coming home to my mountains. To me, the mountains in eastern America will always be the most beautiful especially wv and va

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I go to Sedona often, I'm a photographer and the last time I went, there happened to be a storm and I got some really fantastic shots when it ended and in between it raining and the sun coming out...truly spectacular! I was planning on going there for all the fall colors FINALLY this year but unfortunately I couldn't...now that I got a van that was one of my first destinations but I just couldn't pull it off financially, maybe next year. 89S is stunning, the Oak Creek Canyon does NOT disappoint!

[@katieking3023]

I love Sedona. So beautiful. I just wish it wasn’t crazy expensive. Happy Be-lated Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time in Az

[@karenmays8889]

The drive between Flagstaff and Sedona is really beautiful. Safe travels.

[@michaelpellegrino3220]

I did that drive from Flagstaff to Sedona a few years ago. You're right. It's absolutely gorgeous. I only got to spend 1 day in Sedona before departing for New Mexico. I wished I had more time to spend there. Enjoy your stay!!

[@shuvanidev]

Ah, beautiful drive! Many years ago, before the "New Age" explosion, we drove from Flagstaff to Sedona on that road. It was pretty tricky because there was black ice on the shady sides of the road, but boy, was it ever gorgeous! And Sedona at that time, in the 70's, was small and not built up. We laid out on flat rocks in the river for hours. So cool.

[@djoldskool5763]

Me too. 1972 Shangri-La back then.

[@shuvanidev]

@@djoldskool5763 I'll say! :)

[@tracker5849]

Love this drive!!! One of my favorite parts of these videos. I will never see these places otherwise....thank you

[@shawneeb3771]

That area is amazing, but you are right that road is a little crazy. It's a wonderful time of year to be there and enjoy and thanks for sharing.

[@scamphound1892]

I’m sure they got tired of human waste all over so they added the portos. Such a beautiful area, too bad others don’t respect it. Stay warm!

[@deborahg4599]

I’ve been on that route and it’s jaw dropping beautiful!

[@TheDdBob]

I recall seeing something about a year ago when I was considering going camping up NW of Sedona and forest rd. 525 was mentioned as being excessively crowded and areas were overused so the forest service most likely closed off areas to let them return to a more natural state and also maybe discourage some of the campers.

[@nancycain4434]

Happy Thanksgiving! That was a beautiful drive. Maybe they're closing it because people were trashing the place. Looks like you found a really nice spot. Hope you and Joey have a nice time in Sedona

[@kirstennylen25]

Happy Thanksgiving🍂🍁glad you found a spot in warmer temps!! I was camping in Santa Cruz on thanksgiving at New Brighton. a lot warmer than temps in WA where I live ☃️

[@jaimeyurich6385]

I loved your video. I love to see the sights while you drive, so beautiful.

[@SteveM1966]

Happy Holidays! Thanks for all the videos! I’ve watched nearly all of them from your first one 👍👏🤗

[@christineesser8826]

I love seeing the world through your eyes. The driving helps us to do that. Also, we learn important information in each video, like always check the weather forecast and if it gets too cold, move to a warmer location. Both Flagstaff and Sedona are beautiful.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I managed to get a high clearance minivan...it's called a mazda MPV and it's also got so much head room, I wanted that so I could have a little potty in it because nothing else works (small cups for women cannot do!) and then to my surprise it also had a spot in the back that is a big boxxy rectangular area that dips down below the floor (well, it's not actually BELOW the floor...it's just lower, you can step down into it), you can practically stand up! I'm only 5'2 so it's easier than it is for taller folks...just a recommendation for anyone out there considering van life...they also have a good reliability standing.

[@ConnietheVirgo]

Welcome back to AZ! I love that 89A drive also. ❤

[@triflegrl]

Some feedback I’ve been meaning to give you for a while…your Washington trip when you used the state pass was EVERYTHING. Your filming was gorgeous. The places you stayed were amazing. I was so inspired. Thanks.

[@Banagal]

It must be wonderful to be surrounded with such beauty and peaceful settings as Sedona and Flagstaff. It makes me happy to see you happy and living the life youve dreamed of. Hugs to both you and Joey. Thanks for the video!

[@HappyTailsandHappyTrails]

Love watching you & Joey travel! I always take notes so I know where to stay when I’m in the area.

[@marieleotta2501]

Chantelle, when you go grocery shopping would you please show what you end upgetting. As I live overseas it's interesting to see what is available. Thanks

[@PlayfullyPainting]

Really enjoyed watching the drive. Beautiful video. So happy for you and Joey to find a really nice spot. Looking forward to your next video there.

[@barbaragamache2751]

I'm with you, Sedona is so beautiful

[@ruthaminian475]

Enjoying seeing your travels from England x

[@KookieKK4147]

WOW, the closing shot was so beautiful! Great spot you have. Sometimes it's nice to go to familiar places. Safe travels Chantelle and sweet Joey

[@loristewart800]

That was such beautiful scenery! I didnt mind you driving at all! Happy Holidays to you and Joey♥

[@cynthiaharrell784]

Loved the vlog, such a beautiful drive. It may be time to meet up with some old friends to get you back on your A game and let Joey get some extra lovin.❤😊

[@vanofgold1029]

Good seeing you, stay safe and happy belated thanksgiving

[@steveleavesnoadventurebehi4349]

Well good morning Chantelle and Joey that looks like a very beautiful place to camp. Nice rocks, beautiful mountains trees around you, but I know where you’re going. No trees for a while just a few sticks but Chantelle thank you for another wonderful video and I’m sitting here having some coffee watching your video, thank you for everything that you share. Enjoy your travels and take care.

[@TheBaitShoppe-CrumpTN]

The road you traveled is gorgeous ❤

[@1968che]

Your Channel is one of the MOST informative I've experienced, and I've watched them all. Thank for that and keep up the great service you provide so pleasantly...!!!

[@dansmith6508]

Ive read that sedona was having to clean up a ton of garbage from campers on 525. I also think that the "money" in sedona is exerting pressure to put more rules in place so there is less van lifers etc around. Still a beautiful area thou! Cheers to you and Joey.

[@robinwilson8435]

Your comment about Oregon and trees reminded me of when my younger brother and his son came to Oregon and visited a few years ago. My nephew kept saying everywhere they went, "trees!" They're from Davis, CA, where it's flat and no trees except those in parks and yards. Thanks for the footage of two places on my bucket list, Sedona and Flagstaff, AZ. I tend to picture all of AZ as desert.

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

“Everything is relative in this world, where change alone endures.” ― Leon Trotsky

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

Oh, wow! The autumn leaves on the trees are gorgeous!! When I was a kid, we used to live further south in Australia for a while, in the state of Victoria, and there were some places that were full of beautiful colours in autumn, but now I live about halfway up the east coast of Australia where it’s generally warmer, and so there are hardly any deciduous trees. I miss those autumn colours a lot!

[@TheDdBob]

I haven't been to Sedona in years but as a native Arizonian who had family up that way we used to visit it a lot, going all the way back to the 70's. Up until the lmid 80's there used to be pretty much the Safeway, a circkle K and an A &W root Beer. Then you had the slide rock recreation area up in oak creek canyon (89A). The town really started building in the late 80's and by the mid 90's it was a city from what it used to be.

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Happy belated Thanksgiving! Someone recently went through Sedona and said they didn't know what the big deal was, OK I get all the shopping traps are not on everyones list of things to do but to say they weren't impressed really. The mountains and the colors of them and surrounding areas are breathtaking. I guess we all have our differences. Enjoy your stay!

[@danellebatson9547]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Thanks for the drive! I love it, so beautiful! I appreciate you and your videos. I look forward to them every week. So does my sister and my mom, who told me about you. Enjoy, relax and have fun.

[@pattyann7803]

No worries. It was a beautiful drive. Love your new spot. Hugs to Joey.

[@karefreeman2000]

Thank you for sharing everything but especially those views in Sedona.

[@CKLoving]

Thank you for the beautiful drive through Oak Creek Canyon. Sedona was my hometown for a few years. Really great memories there. You just being you makes it like I’m along for the ride. 🎉❤

[@madeleinefinn9256]

Oh my goodness Sedona is absolutely gorgeous 😍, I hope you show us more of Sedona. Thank you

[@JayJayFromAZ]

I use to drive the 89 switchbacks everyday to Sedona for my job. Loved it each day. Always stopped at the Dairy Queen at the bottom.

[@Cotafaye]

Looks like we have been crossing paths. I'm in Mo, leaving to Quartzsite today. I left Flagstaff in Oct and my fav place is American Travel Center.! Showers, laundry, Cafe, lounge and theres also a little walking trail behind the hotel for my pup that I rescued from the shelter there. Let me know when we can meet up! One of your subs. Tonya

[@chasethecat3839]

Awww, so glad to hear u rescued your fur baby and from an area we are hearing about in this video

[@triciak1911]

I love your driving video and your commentary. It makes me feel like I'm on the journey.

[@paulbauswellsr3296]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you. It was over by the time I saw this, but I hope you and Joey enjoyed the day. I really kinda enjoyed the ride down into Sedona. Beautiful scenery along the way. Enjoy your surroundings and be safe. Peace out until the next one.

[@amyfollmer1412]

Good morning. Beautiful! You are awesome. Joey is cute

[@sharonbice4119]

I’ve camped there. It was just too much to manage so they have designated certain campgrounds for travelers/campers. It’s been that way for a couple seasons now.

[@wildzenventures]

Looks like a great place to camp! Hope you had a nice thanksgiving!

[@carolineloeser3071]

Some absolutely gorgeous colors. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jazziered142]

They probably do a lot of no camping signs because people don't know the meaning of leave no trace, they misbehave, or they overstay their welcome. People are people and they do horrible peoplely things.

[@MyBasicJourney]

🙌

[@MannyWC]

OHH that anx of hoping for a spot, and the ELATION when you find it! 🎉

[@taratluvoutrspace]

I really like the driving outside of the cities. It's calming. Love your videos anyway you make them❤

[@rosett3487]

Chantelle, I love your videos no matter what you do. I also love your commentary. I couldn't wait to see you in Sedona. Enjoy! Hi Joey.

[@geeg7202]

Thanks so much about mentioning phone service at your place you should go. Thank you for adding that on this one. Safe travels dear.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Frosty mornings

[@ksbeditor]

Thanks for sharing that drive. I need to add it to my bucket list!

[@TaraYanta]

The drive was beautiful 😊Happy Holidays 💞

[@sharonbice4119]

FYI, the ports potties were not there before. And yes, it gets very crowded! Is still a beautiful place to camp. ❤

[@bernadinesackinger7115]

I like the sighs when you drive

[@LorE_aka-midwestmemaw8555]

Sedona is on my bucket list, I wanted to spend my 60th birthday there, in January, but life has changed so I don’t think I’ll be able to make it happen 💔.

[@bettybrigance6784]

I always wait for your videos... This one was good too...I love Sedona too, enjoy your stay and rest...👍👍

[@seekerwalking]

0:03 Loved watching the drive. It was beautiful! Thanks.

[@ksweet696]

Yeah, in any rate, Joey seems normal! Sometimes our pets give us clues that everything's OK, even if we don't think it is...

[@katecornell8233]

Oak Creek Canyon is gorgeous! There are some great hikes along the creek.

[@juliehanson1364]

Thank you for a wonderful video! I LOVE Sedona! And Flagstaff, Prescott, Cottonwood etc… Such a breathtaking area. Love, hugs and light to you and Joey. ❤❤

[@lo8337]

Sedona is a must see just like the Grand Canyon.

[@TomJudson]

Loved this video! No need to apologize. It’s always fun to come along with you and Joey. When those joggers passed I wanted to scream Leave before it’s too late! 😄

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Happy late Thanksgiving. Thank you as always for sharing the beautiful drive. As you were sharing the curvy road, it brought back a memory. I think when I was living in Peoria, we made that drive down from an overnight camp spot in Flagstaff. Sedona is such pretty country anyway. The resort there has a Christmas light festival every year, but you have to pay to get in. You found a nice, quiet, secluded spot. I'm hoping it's not too noisy with that large group there.

[@samanthadodd8112]

That area is the place im looking forward to going to when i go out in a few years.

[@KaiExploresLife]

Woohoo 🙌🏽 I finally know where I’m going first when I take my trip to AZ!! I was so excited that you kept the camera on while driving on 89A. I like to experience virtual driving before I take certain routes!!! By the way what is the year make and model of your vehicle? I’m trying to decide what to purchase for van life adventures. Joey is such a good sport 😊❤

[@MyBasicJourney]

It's a 2001 dodge grand caravan. Thank you!❤

[@vickielewis6268]

At the age of 66 where was van life when I was young! Of course there was no social media! 🤪🤣😂 Thank you for sharing your travels with us!

[@julierawlins5984]

Thank you for being so informative

[@tracy2762]

oak creek canyon is very nice..that are is heavenly and dry..in florida its 90 percent humudity making 82 degrees into 95

[@xstanadu]

Chantelle ~ Keep talking 😁 it adds to your videos and makes it fun AND as you started THIS video , when you said Joey , his head popped up 😄 that was perfect omg 😃🐶 And of course ending your video w/ Sir Joey squeeking his toy = the Best 🤣😃🐶 Sedona is perfection and the drive on 89a is amazing ~ it is one of my fav places ~ Enjoy your time there ~ you found the perfect spot ~ but rock & roll road is what they should call that area ! Wow ! Glad ya made it thru that ! HOW do you stay warm @ nite ?! 🥶 Be Safe … Enjoy Sedona and it’s beauty ☺️😇

[@MargaretWinchester]

Love your channel 😊

[@anna13lak]

What a fabulous drive!!! Sedona - a place on my bucket list to certainly visit!!! A belated Happy Thanksgiving to You and little Joey!!! And just a note - I so look forward to your Vlog’s coming up in my notifications every Sunday morning - a big Thank You!!!❤🎉❤

[@jillmcglone3342]

LOVE the Sedona Whole Foods!!! Ate off the hot bar SOoooooo many times! SOoooo many good memories thank you ❤️

[@Bladonna25]

Enjoyed the drive! Beautiful!

[@julieblackstock8650]

wow I would have been straight into that bath tub!! Luxury

[@robynfedalen1777]

Very pretty drive. Joey is so cute. Be safe. ❤️✌🏻🎄

[@bencuraza6503]

Thoroughly enjoyed the mobile adventure. I’m currently in Morro Bay CA for last nights Annual XMAS Harbor Boat Lighting. In a roundabout way I’m saying I would not have guessed AZ had the forestry drive and very nice BLM location❤

[@rrhopewell]

I love all your adventures

[@FiftiesForward]

Good weather drive at least 😊

[@Weezieweeks]

Next time you are around, go to Whole Foods in Flagstaff - much bigger. The prices have really gone up there; I cannot imagine what the prices in Flagstaff are. I will say we recently bought some of the best tangerines ever at WF - so if you are in Sedona for awhile…. There is a dedicated gluten free bakery in Sedona - they had a lot of vegan items when I was there last. They have a Picazzo’s there, too and I am pretty sure they have vegan. I have not eaten there for a while and the Flagstaff one closed - when I was on the road working, we went there every time. In case you come back this way next year, Flagstaff does have a “Leaf-O-Meter”!! You can access it online and with so many elevation changes, it tells you the best fall colors viewing areas. Finally, I know you like that FR 525 - I remember there were some problems. Have you ever checked out Schnebly Hill Road? I cannot remember whether there is camping from Sedona up to the roadblock - I know there is camping from I-17 to the roadblock. Before it was closed it was an amazing drive with viewing pullouts. One last thing, I like it better when you talk instead of just showing the view. Looking forward to the next one!

[@yvonnemiranda2918]

Thanks!

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you so much!!❤