Van Life Blizzard | Sub Zero Austria

Escaping Insane Snow Storm | Winter Vanlife Austria
In this winter van life travel vlog, we experience an insane snowstorm in Austria. Despite the heavy snowfall, we are able to tick off some bucket list experiences from a balloon ride over the Alps in Filzmoos to staying in a cozy cabin in the woods. We love our cabin life as we enjoyed the things that we don't usually get from living in a van. It was the perfect way to see out the snowstorm with movies, a fire, and an oven. We feel rested and recharged ready for more vanlife Europe content.
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[@harrisonandrew]

Wild horses could not drag me on to a hot air balloon. I found myself shutting my eyes just watching your video. Holy Dooley.

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

No lie… Adam and I are currently boiling snow cause we’ve ran out of water 😂 We’re using it to make our tea so we can enjoy it with out weekly dose of our favourite beans! 😘 😂 💕 Hands down the best part of a Monday!! 🙌🏼✨ xx T

[@TravelBeans]

Haha love it! Miss you guys ❤️

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Jits - Thanks for turning me on to Beans. Loving their stuff.

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

@@LoneTraveler-nc6rf Aww yay!! This makes us so happy 😁 We love introducing our friends to our friends 😘 xx T

[@jezmarsh9221]

Hope to see this in your next update soon. Also loving the Beans 👌👍🥶🥶

[@berndhoffmann7703]

@@JitsIntoTheSunset I found you via the beans so its 1:1 :)

[@bluesvilleslim]

Thanks for yet another amusing episode. Those animal tracks is probably done by rabbits. Stay warm, stay safe. Mike in a dreary grey Cider City Kopparberg, Sweden.

[@jennifercouch3479]

OUTLANDER!! I LOVE BINGING ON OUTLANDER!! I love the historical, drama, romance story! I am OBSESSED! ❤❤

[@lowrider075]

Eddie and the Cruisers 1 & 2....Classic rock and roll

[@magnefauli]

Favorite series to binge watch: The Travel Beans!

[@TravelBeans]

This is the correct answer 😂❤️🙏

[@youtubevoice1050]

Yes, these stoves are very traditional in the Alpine region. Typical for farmhouses, but were surely widespread back in the days. They are called "Kachel-ofen", refering to the heat-storing tiles on the outside. Sometimes they even have wooden benches along the sides and a simple bed on top for resting in the cosy warmth of the oven.

[@GuntherSchmidl]

They are, but you rarely see them cover multiple rooms anymore.

[@danieltencl3630]

@@GuntherSchmidl It is modern: first is to build kachel stoves im the middle of the house and second is building of the walls. Sometimes stoves has part in second floor.

[@thorstenbrandenburg4338]

They can actually be found in many regions, even in the north. They take some time to warm up, but stay warm pretty long.

[@donnygrande3662]

You have the badge of Honour , for Sure Best Peace 🇨🇦

[@citydesk4527]

Just love your enthusiasm in these videos.

[@richarddickson3211]

Epic snow! Hot air YES!!!!!!!

[@loniallorenz2009]

We bought Loni's Mom a hot air balloon ride like yours for her 80th birthday (in warmer weather). Now, as we approach our mid 70's we hope our grown children will do the same. Yes, we would do it !!!!

[@3orion33]

No. But happy you were able to experience it and thankful you made a video for us to enjoy! Thank you!

[@shaunshepherdson7542]

Two, really really, spot on people , so much love your way, really enjoying the travel beans. They has yet to be an episode in which i haven't laughed. Great work guys.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Alex and Emma , You are braver than Harriet and I for going up in that Hot Air Balloon in the Wintertime. I don't think we could do it. However, that cozy cabin looked so inviting. Just Chilling. Watching your favorite series on Netflix after a wonderful dinner by the fireplace radiator. Now, that's Heaven for Harriet and I. Hope you were able to dig out of the snow. Safe travels Guys. Sending you lots of love.💖💖 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@pastorash]

Honorary Canadians!! Congratulations!!

[@frudolf1]

Deer Kachelofen, very traditional.. 😉 There is much more to discover in Austria and through your clips I can see a bit of my home country and it makes me proud, don't know why, that you had such a great time. Take care... 😉

[@paulbeesley5743]

Awesome trip, when the blowers stop on the Balloon and its just silence is awesome, I did it over Shropshire a few years ago. Loved it.

[@charlesmott8863]

DOBBY! and balloon ride just made my stomach go YOINK! :)

[@johnrobertbainbridge7667]

You certainly found a keeper Adam, you were born for each other👍.

[@drtns]

As one of those people who did say last time that it wasn't much snow.... Yes this is officially a lot of snow. I think you made the right call to get the cabin.

[@plantbasedsenior4240]

I had to retire in order to finally sit down and watch all 3 LOTR movies consecutively. As a Canadian, I would say that is definitely a good amount of snow.

[@SavorTheJourneyDave]

That is an AMAZING fireplace!!!!!

[@donaldwilson2548]

How fun to be stuck in the snow storm. Binge movies, Star Wars, Star Trek, Bourne series, Poirot series (BBC), James Bond, John Wick, Mission Impossible,anything with UFOs.... geez....so many more. D. WILSON, Tacoma, Washington. Love all you videos!!!!!

[@defendruins]

The hot air balloon made me a little freaked out and my wife was like, let’s do it!! Lol

[@darian.explores]

You're a brave soul. Van Life in that much snow is like my worst fear lol.

[@Improveng1]

Nice one guys. Great to see you enjoying your "vanlife" ;)). Only kidding, you don't have to make excuses to us, we're your fans and love you. :)) xx

[@patriciamoore6492]

What a fun video! I'm glad you got that cozy cabin.

[@joesnow739]

Oh my god! Thought I was the only one! Left my side door open like that a few weeks ago, woke up thinking "Why is it so cold in here?!" Tossed and turned, cussed for hours about the shoddy insulation job I did, how I'll have to beef up the window covers, thicker curtain! Was so embarassed when I got out of bed in the morning and realised! Rookie error lol! Also, love how I always end up in a low signal spot on a Monday and have to watch your episodes over a 2 hour period whilst it loads! Always happens! Good to see your still having fun and keep the dreamy snowy vids coming!

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

What a unique fireplace. Love love love the snow. I live IN Florida, USA.

[@Kika33000]

Wow beautiful video! Loved shots from the air balloon ❤️🎈❤️

[@dennisharvey4499]

The smaller the balloon basket, the more special it is. I used to crew and was an observer at the world championships in Cheshire so I got to fly with the Belgium champion while observing and recording where he threw markers to the ground.

[@karenpayton1373]

Oh YES, I’d DEFINITELY take the hot air balloon ride! A bucket list item of mine. 👍

[@thedawnawakens]

Bloody funny episode Em and Al. Just love following.

[@zaynevanday142]

6:43 looks like a rabbit hopping to me the marks are deep and right next to one another (SAS Tracking Cse) two types of sign ground sign Ankle and below and top sign ankle and above 👆

[@Straitjacket808]

Great video. You two crack me up! The balloon trip looked absolutely amazing.

[@1bigmac3]

I lived my second grade year in Western New York.not far from Buffalo. That winter we had four foot deep snow. As a seven-year old it was heaven.

[@kenandcoreen7179]

I've never seen so much joy over a snowstorm 😁. As a Canadian who's husband has had to snow blow 4 times in the last 3 days to get us in and out of our 100 meter driveway, I think you have earned the badge Alex! Well done! 👍 I can understand getting excited about it to be honest. It is quite beautiful. It just gets tiring when there is so much snow, and it keeps coming. It has been one of those winters in Manitoba. I would absolutely take a balloon ride, and that one looked fabulous. I still would love to see you guys do a tour of France, small towns, along the coast. Of course, it's a little selfish of me, because we are planning a short, one week driving trip primarily in the Brittany area for 2023, along with Ireland, Scotland, and some relax time in Croatia. CANNOT wait! I can't wait to travel again! Hoping to get some tips from you for France. Loved the VLOG! - Coreen

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Agree 100%

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Waves hello from NB with my Manitoba Husband. You are going to love France. Have fun.

[@gabygaedecke2411]

Excellent decision to stay in the cabin! Yes, you're right about us Canadians and hearing us chortle at your snow adventures. "Kachelofen" is a pan-European thing (Kachel=tile and ofen=stove) stretching from Scandinavia down to the Italian alps, and over into Hungary. Healthy heat, albeit dry - we used to put trays of water on the flatter surfaces (eg. on top). Recommend Slovenia and Slovakia for more great skiing.

[@therodg1043]

78 years old and YES I would take the hot air balloon! What a trip! Cheers.

[@suzieannemonast1249]

Thats a Canadian approuved snow storm!! Congrats you guys 🤣❤️

[@jessicacrawford4318]

Absolutely, positively epic!! I would JUMP at the chance to do it 😃

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Brilliant! Oh that balloon ride scary but thrilling.

[@Andreawilja]

Oh wow what a great experience you made! Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@kevinogilvie7082]

I’ve done sky diving but I would never have don’t this it absolutely gives me the fear 😧

[@tombreen7927]

So love to do the hot air balloon simply amazing epic views!!

[@tomgraham5536]

I THINK YOU ALL DESERVE A PLACE THAT IS A LITTLE WARMER FOR YOUR NEXT LOCATION

[@kelliemarquet5125]

Canadian here. That’s a fair amount of snow! Good choice to get the cabin. ❤️

[@andrewcoogans471]

Love it. How peaceful, seeing the mountains from above!

[@davidgreene8453]

Never been to Austria but the tracks resemble the Austrian "killer rabbits" be careful very very careful !!! Lol. Great vids.

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Game of Thrones to binge! Loving all your videos, the snow, the cabin ah!

[@karenhowlett6511]

Absolutely amazing with the most stunning views. I would do it . thank you for making an amazing video

[@barrythemod]

Nice one Beans, you always make me smile :-)

[@SwamperJez]

Hey Emma & Alex...a.k.a. 'The Travel Beans'...what a fab trip and vlog of your Austrian Adventures!!! I would recommend travelling North West from your current location, to the German Alps and then, via several of the large lakes on to Castles and the Romantic Road. Enjoy and we will equally enjoy your journey!!! All the best guys !!!

[@christopherhearn]

Yes, yes, yes - magical experience. Ballooning is definitely on my bucket list.

[@johncannady5370]

You're a beautiful couple may you guys be safe and all your adventures

[@sarawarrener2193]

Yup. This is enough snow lol. Good idea to keep car cleared off as much as you can and also the driveway

[@mickeqvist]

You should go to the Dolomites in Italy. You'll be blown by the views! I recommend the areas around Cortina, Passo Pordoi, Ortisei. Have fun 🙂

[@carollyngillespie3860]

I would absolutely do that. At 70 yrs, I am up for almost anything.

[@jimgreenley5410]

Well guys your fire is called a Kachelofen ( tiled oven) and the are quite common in Germany and Austria. Enjoy the rest of your holiday, look forward to more adventures.

[@carjam49]

I might have done the hot air balloon ride, but I would have been terrified and instantly regretted it. Love your videos.

[@lindarich3317]

Yes we would have 100% done the balloon ride. We once did microlight flights over Victoria falls. Our pilots were a mine of information and there was no better way to experience the scenery below. We will look forward to forward to see where you end up next.

[@alangauld6079]

OK, Now you've had some snow. Loved that hot air balloon ride but I'm not sure I'd be brave enough!

[@beverlyattfield-melcher5952]

Hi. Canadian here. Yes we get snow like that where I’m from in a day or two up to your knee or deeper depending where you are.

[@deesandiego]

lol dont blame it on time of month . but perfect time to hunker down . enjoy!!

[@travelertrome8449]

Please go back to Italy and finish the series that you had started! It was a top series, possibly the best the Beans had ever had (so far)! There is still so much more to explore there!

[@rrichardson53]

Great idea to rent the nice cabin during the snow storm- loved the wrap around fireplace- so unique- never seen anything like it. You two are the sweetest couple! I really love watching you on your adventures

[@tammymahon5571]

I have hot air ballooned over Cappadocia and that was amazing, but I think not as amazing as the Alps. Incredible sight.

[@RillaG]

Terrified of heights, so no way I'd get a hot air balloon. I can barely tolerate a gondola! As a Canadian, you definitely get snow points! We had 14" over Christmas (we live in a mild climate on the west coast) and it was TOO MUCH! Places I'd love to see... I'm dying to see Italy and France. My auntie and I did a mediterranean cruise pre-covid, with a 3 day stop in Venice, and I'm dying to go back one day. I'm also addicted to French Chateau vlogs, and would love to see more of the country.

[@martinsimpson3731]

This would be a Dream come true for me to go the Air ballooning in the Austrian alps. So jealous.

[@paulgooderham]

Everyone south of the Arctic Circle has to admit you've had a proper snow storm now. Thanks for explaining the real life aspects of van life and the pros and cons. Most channels just stick to the glamour.

[@alancolley9937]

Fantastic video. Really enjoying watching your blogs In Australia we take the wiper blades off the glass during snow so the rubber doesn’t stick to the glass Thank you two so much for truly great videos

[@tramacmeg8103]

Yes, yes, Yes!!!!!

[@ExploringWithBeard]

You two should definitely do Poland next, Zakopane in the winter/snow is amazing! Great food and cheap beer is plentiful there too! Maybe even go via Slovakia to get there.

[@whu58]

Totally agree, I hope to do this myself, and try a `Skki Trikke`.

[@Charlie_..]

... and don't forget the "targ", the legendary market on Zakopane Main Street, where they sell those traditional leather shoes, the toys, and all the other stuff directly imported from China, and the smoked cheese Oszipka, which is the only thing which is really traditional there... Sorry guys, but Zakopane is only beautiful when you travel there outside the main tourist season or you turn the time back to the 1990-ies where I had been there the first time!!! Anyway, if you find a spot there which is not full of tourists it is still beautiful there

[@ExploringWithBeard]

Just remembered they’ve already been to Zakopane haha. Still worth another trip to Poland to do the places you haven’t been!

[@danellis-jones1591]

I was thinking of what might be good, but your idea beats mine! Poland is somewhere that's not often covered in travel vlogs. Not in the same way as more Western European countries. How about Gdansk to Athens!

[@deadlegdan]

Krakow has the salt mines

[@MapManLK]

What a GREAT video! I loved the hot air balloon ride (and yes, I would most certainly do that) and that snow storm! The last little "storm" you had on the roadside was nothing. THIS was a snow storm. I'm in Chicago. I KNOW snowstorms! LOL

[@JB-kd5uv]

LOVE the snowstorm. Looks like a proper snow event… and yes, I am Canadian!!

[@JanetSuzanne]

Loving this series by the way! And my favourite movie at the moment is Rocketman! I could watch it again and again

[@cathydunn5927]

Beautiful video, that is alot of snow. Harry Potter for me

[@mariannef2318]

I would for sure do the hot air balloon , I did one in Turkey and Africa and love it . As one of your Canadian viewers that's more than enough snow its fun at first but gets old quick !

[@angcam42]

So glad you mentioned "lady items" because I always wonder how my favorite female travelers do it. Yes! Harry Potter 100% "Bean Machine" 😁👌🤗

[@christinemarchant4678]

I would be terrified!

[@richardwohlers5245]

I did it for my wife's birthday. It was amazing! and so quiet - except the burner.

[@catherineturner2839]

Just binged watched all 7 potter films having just been to the Warner Bros studios at Watford. Awesome as always. Fantastic beasts this evening

[@sharonfarrant4596]

Yay 👏 Emma totally with you on the movies 😂 Lord of the rings first though 😉 followed by Harry xx

[@2010katak]

Yes, the balloon ride looked heavenly, what about Italian alps next-compare and contrast the two ski experiences!

[@goliathmann3286]

Hi to you both . I am currently living in Ireland in County Kerry with my mother. I found your channel about a month ago. And I almost fell over with excitement My father is Austrian born and currently my sister is living in Austria not too far away from where you were she's not far from Innsbruck. I recognised some of the mountains in the background I was skiing up near the mountains in the 80s and 90s.. You asked about the stove in the cabin they are known as kachelofen and well known in Austria long before my father was even born and that was in around the time before the Titanic was built. My mother put two kachelofen into our house the end of the 80s I am currently nice and snug and warm from the heat from the kachelofen .they are brilliant stoves. Your videos are epic I get so excited seeing the snow and countryside I recognise thank you for sharing and hope that you have a successful time. Yours sincerely here from Ireland thank you.

[@Nanno00]

You two are just the most adorable couple! 😂. I enjoy your videos a lot. No way could I have done the hot air balloon’s. I was freaking out just by watching you two do it!!!

[@kathleenray6070]

You guys are so cute! I have enjoyed watching your videos and you have sparked my interest in visiting Europe. I'm from the States. BTW I would so do the hot air balloon.

[@floydventures]

Looking more like Canada now. Great video. Loved the Hot Air Balloon too!! Can't wait to see what's next!!

[@djphilipj]

Great video the hot air balloon ride looked insane!

[@orchidhouse297]

That heater system is a typical Austrian way of heating. Very effective. It reminds me of the first time I visited Austria looking at cuckoo clock houses and then staying in a cuckoo hotel. That stove did the whole hotel!

[@ablaze7973]

Another great episode! 🤗 Next travel destination suggestion - Ireland 🇮🇪 West coast from Cork to Galway and beyond, taking in The Ring of Kerry & The Dingle Peninsula along the way 🙂

[@b3ckyl0uiseUK]

Thanks for the video 🧡🧡🧡 Was a bit behind but played catch up this weekend. The frozen shoe 🤣 that fire I needs one in my life 😍

[@johannespechmann4422]

It's a rabbit - the footprints you asked for... and the fireplace is a so called "Kachelofen", a tiled stove. In mountainous regions, they are widely used by homeowners who can afford it, as they are quite expensive. But there's nothing better like a tiled stove when it's cold outside.

[@jennyleef1775]

Oh that's lovely. Going in a hot air balloon is on my bucket list. Until the other week I only had three things left on my bucket list... 1. Go through a car wash 2. Go in a hot air balloon. 3. Go parachuting. (sadly this won't ever happen because of my knees.). A few weeks ago our middle daughter took me through a car wash so that's ticked off (at the age of 60 LOL). She then asked what else was on my bucket list and I said a hot air balloon. So that will happen she said.

[@ritakelsey4606]

Finally real snow! I'm in Central NY, USA and we average 120" per year Dec-Mar so the previous snow was not impressive...this is real snow.

[@snikwadtrebor]

Enjoyed your video immensely mainly because I’ve flown in a hot air balloon many years ago and found it most exhilarating especially when you fly over people and frighten the living daylights out of them when the burner fires up overhead and, the only problem I have at the moment is when Alex films you walking away from the camera, I think you should be entered for “ rear of the year” and I’m sure in my honest opinion you would win it hands down, now I’ve embarrassed myself completely 🤭🤠 just carry on giving us so much fabulous content it is the first subscription I go for each time 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@garyaaron8425]

I....Love....THE BEANS! Thank you for sharing your adventures. Well, Mr Sammich fella may not be thankful 🤔, but I most certainly am. Take care and safe travels from Colorado, USA. That said, don't know if the USA was needed as it may upset Mr. Sammich.

[@annisaz7129]

So glad I've come across your channel. THIS is what I've been binging.

[@Skepsissw]

Those would be the tracks of a hare, I think you call them in english. Like big rabbits. Growing up in Sweden, in winter those tracks were everyware. 😊

[@sheiladrury3144]

Well that was what I can only describe as Wow I don’t have a head for heights but the balloon ride looked spectacular…. Maybe try Madeira it has everything mountains by the bucket loads, botanical gardens, cable cars, Lavada walks, toboggan rides ( without snow) stunning views. ❤️