Starting Van Life in the Northeast | Niagara Falls, ON & Finger Lakes of New York

Join Rue and I as we set off on our first van journey to Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes of New York!
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[@sheilarounds5286]

We loved your video. We live near Syracuse NY glad you enjoyed NY. Hope you add Ithaca to your list. Also head north to the 1000 Islands to Clayton NY and you probably would love the Adirondacks. Enjoy your travels.

[@lauriethomas1070]

I live in central NY. It is really beautiful here. When people say New York everyone thinks of the city.

[@belindamceathron304]

Upstate New York is beautiful. The mosquitoes can carry you away, but gorgeous all the same.

[@lauriethomas1070]

We haven’t had any yet. I think it depends on if your by any standing water.

[@orbyjett2864]

Always safest to back in space in case have to leave quickly

[@nancy27c]

This is my neck of the woods. I’m from Central NY, the Mohawk Valley and there are so many great things to do in this state just within a coup of hours from me. It really is beautiful country.

[@jessicaconklin7162]

Watkins Glen is my hometown...it really is a hidden gem

[@jeffvandenberg8422]

Great video. Welcome to Canada. I've always wanted to live out of a van. I'll have to live vicariously through you for a while. Take care. Be safe and stay healthy. Cheers from Sarnia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@annekennedy8127]

I live near Sarnia, in Kincardine. Some of the Canadian border crossing officers are so intimidating...We are in our 70s and really, being pleasant doesn't cost anything... We don't go to the US anymore because we have to come back home across the border again...

[@susankearney4858]

I’m from Buffalo NY originally. Live in NorCal now. The word is pronounced “Ki (like Hi) yoo Guh”. 🙂.... I am loving living vicariously thru your van life experiences!

[@wandrousvindella716]

Great editing & scenery Sarah ~ thanks for taking us along. BTW, we put a small sticker with our clearance (feet/meters) on the dashboard. Has really helped us as we get accustomed.

[@phonemd1]

I'm glad you showed how beautiful New York state is! I love the finger lake region! I hope you got to the wine region too! Safe travels!

[@christine9604frisco]

Love the Finger Lakes. As a child(>60 yrs ago) we visited often. Mostly Canandaigua and Cayuga. Beautiful! Enjoy.

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Glad they labeled all your mechanicals

[@tessbrown9885]

Your laugh is contagious, girl! Love, love, love!

[@asadventures_moriicoddiwomple]

We spent 4 months at home in 2023. The rest of that time, we were happily traveling all over the country to different National Parks to camp and enjoy. No stopping for us anytime soon!

[@stephmatswife]

Yes finger lakes! We love Ithaca. We live outside Syracuse. Upstate and CNY is way different than the city. Thanks for showing the beauty of God’s creation.

[@thomasnie8151]

Dear Sarah, thank you so much for this amazing, amazing video! All these wonderful images. The last days I have watched all your vids and I have to say that you are such a kind and lovely person. And Rue of course is sooo gorgeous ❤ All the love to you and Rue from Germany 💗💓💞

[@Sadie04074]

I love huskies and Malamutes.

[@dianesandberg6884]

Great to see your adventures once again! ❤️

[@sarahduncan1423]

Amazing video! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@GK49245]

Wonderful times around the waters. Thanks for sharing.

[@barryread3672]

Living the life that I desire! You and Rue are the perfect combo. I'm so jealous. Thanks for sharing!

[@joyce2430]

So fun to see your love for Rue what a beautiful companion ❤️

[@SewCool-Ideas]

I wanna cry! how beautiful place you reach out! ❤

[@shakaclub2614]

Another great video, Sarah.. You and Rue seem SO much happier in your van! Have fun, and stay safe! 🤙😎🤙

[@joyce2430]

So enjoyed this extraordinary trip with you!! Thank you

[@kellywinn8011]

I grew up going to Watkins Glen. I went in 2012 and still have those photos on my phone. It was good to see it again. Thanks

[@sandrap3047]

You and sweet Rue look so happy! Beautiful camping spots! Looked like you were floating on the lake. Looks like vanlife is agreeing with you! Safe travels on your adventures!

[@cyndiloo3041]

Thank you! I feel like I just went on vacation!

[@Gam1928]

Beautiful!

[@tabathacrexach]

It looks like the van provides more flexibility with access to parking areas for cars. Must be more relaxed than the Airstream Trailer choices…

[@sarabrant723]

I lived on Grand Island New York until I was seventeen and then I moved to Niagara falls New York I now live about an hour-and-a-half southeast of Buffalo I don't want to see the town but it's beautiful out here. The finger lakes are beautiful I can't wait to see your videos that you are going to put out .I live by Letchworth park. There are so many things to do in the park and they have a hot air balloon thing every year that is really cool. We live on a farm and you can see all of the hot air balloons from our house. I would love to live in a van and travel. We have a sixteen-year-old a three-year-old and a five-year-old and my sixteen-year-old just got his license like 3 days ago after high School he wants to travel and we have been watching videos about people traveling and I'm so happy I found yours!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

We were talking about the East and how much we would enjoy going there and yes it looks so beautiful. You look so comfy and happy in your new home. Rue too! ❤

[@karlyd7274]

Loved this video Sarah! Looking forward to seeing more of the US with you and Rue!

[@ritaramos7369]

Beautiful sites. Thanks for sharing.

[@krisday2982]

What a great way to view the East.

[@joannr3799]

I was in Watkins Glen years ago. It is beautiful!

[@AdirondackNative51]

Born and raised in Northern NY, in the beautiful Adirondacks, hope that area is on your agenda. Love the Niagara Falls area and the Finger Lakes are so fun. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.

[@susankustich1720]

I live in a suburb outside of Buffalo and really enjoyed seeing the beautiful places Western New York offers that I haven't seen in years! It reminded me that New York is a beautiful state! Thanks for the road trip! Happy and safe travels!

[@tsaporiti1663]

Your nature scenes are so beautiful - I have been to Watkins Glen when I was younger and I must say it is more beautiful than ever now! Stay safe and keep on "Van In"

[@MegaVince09]

We live vicariously trough your adventures 😁thanks Sarah 😉

[@richardsiviter4180]

You are so refreshing I truly enjoy your videos. Your smile is so refreshing, i would love to wish you the very best in your travels. Take care

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Sarah And Rue I loved this seeing you and Rue go across to Canada and get to go to NIAGRA FALLS and to see the border patrol want to go inside your van and be like wow I want to do that Sarah you are a Rock star to trail blaze this for lots of women and Its amazing that we get to come along for the ride

[@AustinsADV]

Hey Sarah, awesome video! Looks like you and Rue are off to a great start in the new van! Looks like you are seeing some amazing places! I like how the van fits in smaller parking spots. Cheers

[@whiteraven69]

Im planning to take the Eastern route starting in the Fall and decided to follow you for ideas , thanks for sharing

[@sylvainparent428]

Thank you for letting us travel with you Sarah! So relaxing to see the nature in this video.❤️

[@crystalcote6560]

Gorgeous view

[@davidoverholt251]

Love you so far watching your travels! I love your van!

[@hannathompson7998]

Wow that scene with the waterfall into the carved out cavern was stunning! I had to go back and watch it again at half speed ha. I didn’t know NY was that beautiful! Happy travels ✨💛✨

[@Gunnerking88]

So awesome ❤ can’t wait till I get a sprinter van!

[@pianogirl3870]

I like your style in the way you put a video together....geat job and wonderful scenery!

[@evelynkitchen7856]

Great video, thank you.

[@cja398]

I'm lucky to live in the Fingerlakes. Thank you for showing off our little paradise! Come back next spring for the total eclipse!

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Here’s a high tech method of remembering the height of your van in meters… Tape a post it note to your sun visor or your dash.

[@NomadicSarah]

Haha! I did this IMMEDIATELY after. 😂

[@terryrawley4219]

Beautiful scenery!! Who wakes up to views like that!!

[@cindytalley6923]

Arriving in Saratoga Springs tonight. Enjoy!

[@edroosa2958]

Very nice video. Thank you for visiting our beautiful area. Keuka lake is beautiful. The finger lakes are all very nice.

[@thanoslives650]

You make my spirit fly like a bald eagle in the Colorado rockies ❤

[@roberts.1400]

Thanks!

[@NomadicSarah]

Thank you so much!

[@turnbullstravels735]

Great filming & editing. Kudos to you!

[@ramontoro]

Very good music with the views

[@jenniferhood3982]

I am glad that you had fun at my old stomping grounds. I looked at Cayuga lake for years. You saw some of my favorite falls. Btw Cayuga is said as Kai You Gah. Accent on the you.

[@michelesoniat3878]

So beautiful when I start my life like that I hope I will find beautiful places to.

[@kinarey]

I love your laugh, I’m from Michigan, thank you for sharing yourself with us.Enjoy your travels.

[@christiangraham506]

Really nice van and your puppy is absolutely adorable!!!

[@sharonking9862]

Thanks for the long video……I’ve missed them. ❤️ I loved the NY countryside‼️

[@ramontoro]

Interesting video, thanks

[@be.kind.to.animals]

Excellent video. Your editing and footage is so professional. Welcome to 🇨🇦.

[@dkwillrn]

I 2as just at Keuka lake, it’s awesome, hope you went to the windmill market. It’s so peaceful and beautiful

[@jennyruggiero65]

So awesome

[@ipr439]

Great video; safe Travels!

[@aaronriedel5372]

Good video!

[@merrymcpherson1685]

Welcome to Canada !!! Mad love from the east coast of Canada -- I hope you have an awesome time up here -- Enjoy

[@Mahfudsidiq22]

Bendungan keren banget. Ari terjunnya bikin sejuk memandang

[@williamritchie6913]

Wow, you were in my neighborhood Hammondsport.

[@Cracker_Friend]

I love your content! You're living the dream soon I'll hit the road with my future RV with my dogos

[@fbr65]

I have several pairs of sunglasses in our van now 😂 They are very necessary for sunny driving days. Nice video, glad you’re enjoying your beautiful van!

[@yloshaw]

Firrst time I came across your channel. What a beautiful dog you have. God bless and keep you and your furbaby safe.

[@deborahashaw6044]

Safe Travels ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jerryflynn9414]

Sarah, you have come a long way from leaving Tampa. . We are just starting our RV adventures and we enjoy your videos.

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome epik video

[@cyndicash9096]

So great that you were in the area. I live just a few miles from where you were in Canandaigua (you said Keuka just fine , btw). Watkins Glen is so wonderful, glad you stopped there. Welcome to the real New York, we are so much more than NYC.

[@dkwillrn]

Hope you loved Watkins glen- nice video

[@sdz9850]

Stealthy and attractive...that blue is amazing! Congrats!!

[@theonly1film]

Happy 4th of July my hope you have a great weekend stay safe and thanks for sharing

[@earlhamil731]

I grew up around 60 miles east of there

[@theonly1film]

come to michigan next time happy 4th to you enjoy your weekend and thanks for sharing

[@dawnkane5206]

❤ vine valley ny. Canandigua. Lake

[@roserocker62]

Oh my goodness . Loving this video , we just got back to NC from spending 19 nights in upstate NY at a KOA. If i had known , I would have invited you to enjoy Italian food with us , i am sure Roo would have enjoyed it as well . 😊 Bummer . Thanks for sharing your travels. . Upstate NY is so gorgeous , can’t wait to go back in October for the beauty of the fall colors. Be safe , enjoy your journey ..

[@lindasteller]

Hey Sarah - really good to see a new video from you. It appears that the van agrees with you, other than not being able to find great spots to park in the Northeast. I'm still working on clearing out the house, have one of my surgeries scheduled, and will go to the credit union next week to talk about financing options. I know Drifter has a good one, but apparently, if you're selling your house and moving into an RV full time, you may be able to qualify for a mortgage loan -- this would be a better interest rate for me, even though I hope the sale of my house will pay for the van in full eventually. Then, of course, is the problem of juggling funds I don't have until I sell the house. Actually, I have a few things I could sell to come up with the down payment, so we'll see how all of that goes. I'm hoping to be on the road sooner than later. Getting so excited. There are so many things that need to be figured out. I suppose I should also go see my insurance agent to see how all of this would affect combining my vehicle and home policies. Oy! It was nice seeing you film some of my old stomping grounds. I went to Niagara when I was just a kid, but went to Hobart and Wm Smith Colleges at the top of Seneca Lake. I'd been to Watkins Glen several times, and I've visited all of the Finger Lakes. Happy Trails!

[@davidoverholt251]

The Finger Lakes and the wineries are so wonderful I am told! How was your visit?

[@truckin672]

catching up on your videos! glad to see you've got your van up and running. I'm in the texas panhandle currently working a level three trauma center. CT only. You could come visit! Palo Duro Canyon, largest in the US

[@Sarahbear2000]

Oh my gosh, I never would have thought to convert the height to meters 😂 Van looks amazing!

[@jackrolfson312]

Beautiful video, Always look forward to your content. It looks like you're settling right in to Van Life. Just a question when are you scheduled to go back to work? Thank you for taking the time to make your content. Until next time be safe.

[@jaredangelo2839]

What brought you to canandaigua im just checking your video out and choked on my drink when I seen Lakeshore Drive I grew up here and still live here it's absolutely beautiful here hope you enjoyed your trip

[@tonireedagency5006]

I Love New York!!!! :)

[@lorahart56]

Who was the first... adventurer... to think they could go over Niagara Falls in a barrel? And live? Thanks for the vicarious vaca. That was an amazing trip.

[@jessyskehan1696]

Watkins Glen! Did you visit Letchworth? The Finger Lakes are a great region. We had no issues camping either.

[@162legend]

You said cayuga lake pretty much correct, i grew up 5 miles from cayuga lake,too bad i just seen your video today, i could of suggested more places

[@christinekohlmeier289]

You should go to letchworth and stony Brooke state parks beautiful

[@tracytravels1678]

This season of adventures, keep your eyes peeled for a Loch Ness Monster😈yay for the lakes!!

[@DianneC8287]

Great content shots. #AdventureMemories