VAN LIFE TOUR | Driving Converted Ford Transit Van Across Canada

[@JBS319]

A year and a half later, they have a van of their own.

[@DH-wj7sk]

Indeed

[@kimmystill6630]

And they edit all the videos in bed😂

[@katrinaarnott6271]

So much foreshadowing!

[@lelahweber890]

@@kimmystill6630 I no right

[@alexwhit7876]

Lol so true

[@Ian_Hay]

By Canada standards, that amount of snow is what we call "a light dusting".

[@mafrun]

Ian Hay ... so right! They should come visit our beautiful country in January. ⛄️☃️🌨❄️🥶

[@badgamerkat]

I was thinking the same thing! I'd love to see Kara and Nate's reaction to walking down the sidewalk surrounded by 8-10 foot snowbanks on either side.

[@33snowgal]

So true!

[@billdapp2491]

I love it when they say it's so cold. Come here when it's -30C, then you will know cold.

[@Ian_Hay]

@@badgamerkat After their 100 country tour, their next venture should be: "Kara and Nate Travel Vlog 2.0: A daily vlog detailing Kara and Nate's spiraling struggle against nihilistic despair and hopelessness as they visit Montreal for one week in February and make a daily walk from their plateau Air BnB to the McGill University campus and back, just like real students!"

[@thecolemans1940]

Little did they know they were going to live in a van and now they are back at Airplanes, airport lounges, and much much more! I can’t wait to see what this next few years bring!!!

[@MadisonElizabeth7]

Y’all are so positive and have so much love for life and each other. It’s so refreshing to watch

[@caitlynl-h940]

Who else is here after their recent video of buying a van/house!!!

[@mungaiclaire9231]

me

[@endlessvoyageca7518]

Caitlyn L-H Don’t you like how he says VEE-HICK- UL ?

[@cyyzlucas]

Caitlyn L-H me

[@thesillygooseorg]

Me

[@atrain9042]

[@caitlin1619]

“There so much snow on my boots” - Canadians start hysterically laughing

[@oofie2315]

caitlin1619 they don’t know what it’s like to have it IN the boot

[@ExiledSwede]

And Swedes too :D

[@daphnevanbrussel2468]

Aand the Austrians ;)

[@shounakhinge8]

Nate making bed coffee for Kara is the most romantic thing ever !!!

[@ang_131]

I'm from Canada and have experienced snowdrifts up to the second story windows of our house. Watching Kara and Nate exclaim over snow just as much as they over the beauty of the Bosnia salt flats or the Amazon wildlife just makes me giggle. Snow is such a common thing to me. But I suppose the Sherpas on Everest probably don't bat an eyelid over those vistas anymore, either. It is fun seeing Canada through Kara and Nate, though, I guess I really should appreciate what we have more than I do.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Angelique Davis This vlog was done in the fall. In winter, the snow in the selkirks between Revelstoke and Golden can get absolutely brutal.

[@bridgettleigh2912]

I thought that too. In Wisconsin US a foot is just par for the course.

[@leahmayes2417]

Lol I would be ecstatic to see like less then a centimeter of snow. I live in South Texas so that kind of thing is extremely rare.

[@brynnapyle5779]

In Oklahoma us an inch or two of snow is amazing I haven't seen snow in over 2 years

[@orangeradishneo]

Visiting a country that has winter if you've never experienced it truly is so different than living it. Most people are affected by seasonal depression and honestly... If I didn't love this country so much I'd probably move somewhere without winters. Getting up in the morning and not seeing the sun rise until 8/9 am (in southern Ontario too) and having it set before you get home, around 5 pm ONTOP of freezing cold temperatures, bad road conditions and having to deal with snow management, then the flooding... Is much different for us as residents. I'm always facinated by tourists who are excited by snow.

[@FoodandFootprints]

The drone shots of the snow-covered trees - wow!

[@KaraandNate]

Some of our favorite views we've captured with that drone!!

[@karmacampervans6159]

@@KaraandNate Those drone shots were definitely AMAZING!

[@KAS-es1xq]

What type of drone do you guys use! Love your videos

[@AndyR8939]

Love this guys!! 10yrs ago the wife and I sold our house and everything we had in the UK, and brought a one way flight ticket to Australia. We brought an old Toyota HiAce van, smaller than your Transit, and lived it that driving around Australia for 12 months! Loved it, best experience ever, and when we sold it we only lost $1000 on it which is nothing really for 12 months use. Ended up coming to New Zealand next and never left :) . Love you vlogs, keep up the great work, and go for Van Life for a full year :)

[@lillyv9430]

They bought a van now!

[@nicolawhittaker3779]

Andy good on you! Living the dream 👍 wish I had done this before children, maybe I will do it after lol

[@YOyellowsubmarine]

Watching this in 2023 and it’s so cool seeing your guys first taste of van life and snowy mountains after knowing you lived in a van for a year, went to Antarctica, and the North Pole, and are now back to full time airplane travel 🥺

[@majafarys6118]

Who’s here in 2020 when they actually bought a van 😍

[@atrain9042]

[@mayawaldorf]

Me. Well not 2020 but 2021

[@Lily_Grace2011]

2021

[@reduga432]

me in November 2021

[@claireb3004]

The reason I love you two is because you are so enthusiastic and fun. The reason I love your channel is because you make me realize that there are so many places I actually do want to visit and so many things I do want to experience. I never in a million years would have thought I would want to travel parts of Canada in a van, but these *vlogs* have been so exciting to me. Not to mention beautiful. Edited bc voice to text does not recognize Vlog as a word :)

[@prathamesh.hatwalne]

You both are living a life which is only mentioned in the novels... Love you both a lot

[@nataliekirhen42]

The level of professionalism in your filming and editing is remarkable. And your enthusiasm is equally inspiring! Thank you.

[@lexiandviviennelees9241]

What they need in a van if they ever bought one: A way to make coffee ✔ A fridge ✔ A bed that converts to a couch ✔ That list really came in handy!

[@mishtidoi02]

I got goosebumps seeing arial shots of the ‘winter wonderland’

[@CamilleLMacLean]

yes, it's absolutely magical ✳️

[@saxongirl3789]

I’ve been watching Kara and Nate from the start since Corona lockdown began. It’s really funny to get to this point in their history, listening to them say how their minimal travelling habits suit van life, while simultaneously watching their current (Nov 2020) uploads of their own van travels across the US! Kara: “I think we could do this for a season. I think I could live this life for awhile.”... premonition!

[@emilynaes6130]

As a native Coloradan who ski patrolled professionally for five years after college, it was SO CUTE seeing you guys in the snow!

[@drshaaradsingh3336]

Kara & Nate if you ever read this, Thank you for inspiring me to take the leap of faith. I did 7 countries this year. I have Istanbul in Jan19, and can't wait . You are literally the best travel vloggers, and you will always have my support. Keep at it and more success to you

[@ruthiebeth1]

I'm like ear-to-ear smiling, watching you cruising around in my old stomping grounds. I love how you find the beauty in everything, no matter where you are!

[@Jenissuperhero]

I forget, living in the north, that not everyone has snow and ice driving as part of drivers ed.

[@brynnapyle5779]

I live in the South where an inch or two of snow is amazing I haven't seen snow in over 2 years

[@oliviawilliamson1260]

I love the snow, but Wilmington, NC never gets any. A dusting is magical!

[@hayleymcmahan2388]

Olivia Williamson fr! they cancel school when we get one snowflake 😆

[@ecalora]

As someone who grew up in the Sierra Nevada, your excitement over a foot of snow CRACKS. ME. UP.

[@kaylah6172]

Who’s here after they got their own van

[@Grace-xz1yr]

Me

[@mungaiclaire9231]

me

[@jams6473]

yup

[@danielle2781]

Me

[@thesillygooseorg]

Me

[@j.gravett2878]

Gotta say, having watched you 2 fly & travel all over foreign countries, this is the most relaxed, rested & happy that I've seen you. And, yes, most van lifers's beds turn into couches & work areas in the daytime! 😁💜💚💙

[@leepagnini6273]

I stopped (for a moment) @:46, Nate, I think the morning cup of coffee is one of the greatest things you can do for your wonderful wife!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Haha, I laughed when you were excited about a foot of snow and it being the most snow you'd seen in your life. It's funny how perspective changes based on your experiences. The fall colors with a dusting of snow on them was very pretty.

[@xcheyx]

Nate making Kara her morning coffee every day is so sweet and probably one of my favorite moments of these vlogs!

[@10--50]

Kara you're always so chipper and sweet, and Nate calm and kind, you guys really are a cute couple. Started watching your vlogs a couple months ago and always enjoy the enthusiastic adventures. Best of luck guys, stay safe and happy!

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you ❤️

[@NLaertes]

And the saga of the lovely good-morning-coffees continues...always fascinating how you can do endless varieties of such a simple act of kindness....happy trails K&N :-))

[@hannahlangford936]

“Look at the pretty fall trees AND LOOK AT THESE MOUNTAINS!!!” 😂

[@lizmc.1031]

I find it so cute how excited you guys are about the snow. That is just a “light dusting “ in Canadian standards. This past winter we were literally buried in 3 ft of snow. Enjoy my beautiful country!❤️🇨🇦 ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@Maddym365]

So cool seeing you in my neck of the woods! This is done beautifully. I live about 45 minutes away from Mara, and you showed off the area beautifully!

[@allthesehappycolors]

Everything that 2018 Kara & Nate said this van lacked- a fridge, a bed that turns into desk space, and a coffee maker- they now have in their current 2020 van setup. How cool! Goals achieved✅

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kara & Nate - Nice van tour - we've been in our van since May this year and you get used to it - looks like you're having a fab time. Having a bed that turns into a sofa is great but it means you have to make the bed every night and if one of you wakes up before then its easier having a separate table. Loved the drone shots - and the filming as always - thanks for sharing another awesome vlog 🚐👍😀 Chris & Marianne

[@robatsea2009]

I can imagine the surprise you were in for the next morning waking up in Lake Louise and seeing all of that beauty around you. Driving after dark isn't ideal of course - you don't want to miss the views not to mention wildlife on the road - but sometimes schedules just require it. The love affair with snow tends to evaporate if you have to shovel it every day, but it's a lot of fun seeing your joy at experiencing it. Safe travels!

[@bridgettleigh2912]

Yay for your snow joy! As a WI gal I giggled so much watching your wowness with the snow. I suppose that's how others who were from the countries you traveled felt. Btw that snow joy wears off after a couple of months

[@kellyowen72]

Banff is where me and my husband spent our honeymoon.. Have soo much fun ☺

[@tarumchakma71]

So u fuck each other on that honeymoon right...?.don't mind it's just simple😊

[@tarumchakma71]

Lizzi.peterson yep?..

[@tarumchakma71]

@@elizabethpeterson3828 yepp?

[@WildernessExcursions]

So many people in this comment section are asking about bathrooms and showers. Road trips in the western parts of Canada and the US are super convenient. There are public bathrooms and showers everywhere. Campgrounds, RV parks, rest areas, service stations, aquatic centers, etc. There are also public lands everywhere you go. When going deep into the wilderness, very often sleeping in a vehicle will be a lot more convenient than trying to find a hotel somewhere. So don't let the bathroom situation stop anyone from experiencing it on your own.

[@karmacampervans6159]

Agree!

[@desykotoko]

I wonder..., where is the van toilet? Kara and her coffee are really cuteeee

[@nala36924]

This channel is an example of Living your Life to the Fullest! And YOLO! You’re making the most of your life and letting us join the adventure also!

[@kalyanibhadekar6632]

Hi, Kara and Nate! I've started watching your vlogs recently and they've given me so much positivity. The next best thing after travelling to places yourself is watching travel vlogs and you two are doing a wonderful job at it! Thank you so much for taking the efforts to create these videos!

[@stevenponte6655]

As someone who grew up in sunny Australia these cold snowy videos look so magical to me!!!

[@NicholasAlm]

I lived in Calgary for 11 years and my parents in Kelowna so I've done that drive close to a hundred times summer and winter. I got so used to the scenery that you forget how beautiful it is until you see someone else see it for the first time. Also I was giggling at your amazement of the snow, my first reaction was it's VERY brown and there's hardly any snow. Love it that you guys were so happy about it :)

[@AbbyDee1015]

As soon as I saw the snow next to Nate’s head I thought “please bite it! You have to bite it!” Haha. So glad you did, Nate. ;)

[@katcurtismosphere]

Same!!

[@meghan926]

AbbyDee1015 I thought “I would just my entire face in there” and was so happy he bit it!

[@AbbyDee1015]

Meghan B yes!!! Hahaha

[@oliviawilliamson1260]

sameeeee!

[@janellearangio874]

Nate was so cute with the snow! He looked like a little kid, he was so excited!

[@hkjuhucampbell4005]

It is not Kara if she doesn't have her coffee.

[@natalie9931l]

You guys both are so positive and love watching .. you both are always smiling xx

[@samanthashatzko3790]

And so van life begins, I love seeing how one thing lead to another.. so fun!!! 💖

[@jimgreen3966]

As you munch on snow while up there, remember the old guideline, "Watch for yellow snow."

[@kristam4765]

You guys make me so happy I just keep watching random old vlogs

[@dipaola702]

I love snow, and this video is really pack with beautiful snowy scenery! Thank YOU both, have fun and can't wait to see the next video!

[@mytrishy1]

Wow- God was prepping you for 2020!

[@abigail2664]

I literally love you guys both and your videos. I binge watch them all the time. You guys are living in my dreams when I am older enough I want to travel around the world. 💜

[@mckayladill5551]

Oh my goodness. Nate getting so excited about snow makes me smile. I love the snow, I live on a mountian in Colorado. I go snowboarding every single weekend throughout the winter❤

[@unfoll0wme]

Laughing at your "snow wonder" from Minnesota! So cute

[@hollihalfmann695]

Love seeing you guys hypothesize about "your van" and knowing you have a van and what it's like :)

[@jasonschaible2681]

I love how you guys freak out about snow its soo funny your like little kids. I lived in steamboat colorado for years. Enjoy drive safe

[@Nunneywiggles]

I wish I was minimalist enough (not sure that's a proper phrase but I'm going with it) to do something like this because it looks so fun and freeing but I can't even go away for a long weekend without a full suitcase and weekend bag, that poor van would be overrun with stuff in no time :'). You always manage to capture such beautiful shots of wherever you guys are, it's actually inspiring.

[@17steph25]

I love how excited you guys are about snow! We got a foot of snow last night in Newfoundland and it’s just a normal day for us.

[@fayewhite7541]

Stephanie Kendell I am from PEI. Saw that Nfld was hit hard yesterday.

[@17steph25]

Faye White we were! I live in central and we got at lease 2 1/2 feet of snow.

[@izzy1301]

#earlysquad yet another awesome vlog, Canada looks AMAZING!! And that snow 😯! Editing is fantastic (as usual) keep it up you guys!!

[@dreenyan]

Lol, as a Canadian, hearing "this must be the most snow I've ever been in, there's like at least 1 ft of snow" makes me laugh until I choke xD

[@raynemichelle2996]

As someone who grew up in Victoria, where it doesn't snow anymore, my only reference to a real Canadian winter was the blizzard of '96.

[@aquinnahsun]

It's wonderful to see your elation when encountering deep snow. I grew up in North Carolina, so I know the feeling of awe. Now I live in a Colorado ski town, so snow is a constant companion in the winter. You should do a ski tour of Colorado, learning to ski if you don't already know how. Talk about excellent video opportunities!

[@MsMemimo]

From someone who lives in northan canada, it is so cute to see them so excited for a little snow.

[@kathkwilts]

Here’s a pro tip... if you’re hooking up to (and paying for) electricity at night, use as much of it as you can to do things like making coffee and heating the van, instead of using up your own gas and propane. We use an oscillating ceramic heater and an electric kettle for these things. Save your propane and gas for times when electricity isn’t available. Also, if it’s as cold as it looks (under 40 degrees F), you can store food outside. Don’t worry about the ice but place the cooler out of the way of bears, tho, like on the roof of the van...

[@brianhills5417]

Where I’m from there’s always snow like that so it makes me laugh at how amazed they are but so happy you guys can experience this. Plus lol when Nate eats the snow!!

[@4Tree0Hugger4]

Canada is the best because it’s now all like a big hole city Valleys mountains hills and land!

[@barneyblair3450]

Talk to your folks in tenn., saturday thru monday night a major snow storm will pass over them as it heads to deep gap, n. c. Here at stonesoup farms, we are expecting 27 plus inches . Be safe and carry on with your amazing adventure.

[@tinamarie2121]

Barney Blair we are expected to get between 12 to 18 inches. 🤨 crazy!

[@drshaaradsingh3336]

😁😁so happy to finally have network access. Time to relax a binge 2 videos back to back

[@DDIII3]

You always come off as so positive. It's like Mike Damone in Fast Times... "Isn't this great?" Love the channel. You're both awesome.

[@aryanshah8307]

6:34 when Kara says I’m loving it me going badapapapa

[@Boomerman36]

Lake Louise reactions once the sun comes up are going to be pretty great. Canada has so many beautiful places but Banff is for sure in the top 5...at least for me.

[@karmacampervans6159]

Agreed!

[@sarcasticshantaya]

"At least a foot of snow" 😅 that is so innocent. In Denmark that amount of snow used to be a normal winter. This winter we've got no snow at all, so it's really nice to relive winter snow through your old vlogs ☃️

[@melissac6123]

REALLY BIG FAN OF YOU!! Keep traveling! I can’t wait to see what other places you’ll go too

[@jeswep]

Right now it’s April and it’s still snowing. Gotta love living in Canada

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

Fantastic video ! congratulations dear Friend love it. Really enjoyed. Thumbs up. Wishing you good health and beautiful Time. God bless you.

[@MarzukShalvi]

the music on this video is so soothing and hip at the same time... love it!!!

[@jabatch]

Another great vlog! Thank you for this view of Canada 🇨🇦

[@LinReed_Shukla]

Can hardly wait to see footage of your faces when you first see (in daylight) LAKE LOUISE! It is SO BEAUTIFUL! 😁💙

[@jf6395]

18 below zero F... sunny and kinda chilly morning here in SW Montana....I'm warming up my my design studio to make christmas wreaths and watching you guys which always warms my spirit

[@ebentley7763]

I live in Alberta and I’ve been to Banff and Jasper so many times and it’s so beautiful

[@spencersstorytime2478]

oh my goodness this is like telling the future you bought a van woo hoo

[@timisaacs1453]

Lake Louise and Banff are two of the most beautiful places on earth. Make sure you go to Hot Springs in Banff!!

[@abrielnexus5935]

This reminded me of driving the ALCAN in june 2013.. it was summer in the valleys, but blizzards in the peaks and passes HAVE FUN!!!

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Kara and Nat the van is sooo cozy! you make it work, but what about the other stuff you know personal hygiene and toilets? The beauty of this Province is astounding...you have to go to Nova Scotia next! you will see some snow there..LOL! love you guys..p.s. my son has a crush on Kara, he says she is so beautiful!

[@darknstormyimages]

Hey guys, the beeeeeep you heard when you went to start it was the power inverter alarm telling you the second battery in the van is low. When you were showing the heater settings your battery got down to 11.7. 11.5 is normally when the alarm will go off.. so nothing to worry about but just be mindful of the big stuff you charge. USB is fine

[@NancyEllenB]

I absolutely love watching you guys.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We may or may not be converting a van this next year to live in (shhh it's sort of a secret! 🤐) and LOVE watching van tours. Thanks for sharing more details on y'alls rental and sharing what y'all wish you had if you were doing this longer term! Super helpful! 🙌

[@treezareese2058]

Maybe you already know about Cheap RV Living, Bob Wells, CRVL.COM.? Just thought I'd mention them to you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

TreeZa Reese Ooo thank you! We haven’t, but will definitely check it out! Always looking for more resources 😃

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

I loved your reaction to the snow. I am about a 4hr drive from Banff and I love that you have come to Canada during fall/winter.

[@NoMatterWhat27]

Very convenient van having all of the things and amenities those are needed to spend few days or weeks on van for a trip

[@vphyxplayzzz7598]

I love your videos don’t ever stop making them plz!!!!! I love watching them after school

[@amyhansen2314]

him, in the beginning, saying "I don't think I've been in so much snow before" me being in Minnesota in 10ft snow laughing my head off!!

[@heidijoe77]

Yay! I grew up in Kelowna! Beautiful town surrounded by beautiful lakes.

[@annefrye6682]

I ❤ Banff. The Banff Springs Resort is spectacular. I love Lake Louise so breathtaking.

[@heavenlylight317]

I love watching southerners in the snow, lol. ❤️ from Minnesota

[@marywilson5192]

You two have such an amazing relationship. Love your videos. ❤️

[@hannahwright2942]

You got all the things you were looking for in your new van🙌💞

[@jnmellinger]

Banff and Jasper are on my bucket list. Some day I hope to see those gorgeous mountains in person!

[@paulbirchley8863]

So interesting to see your Van tour and hear your comments. If you get the opportunity to experience "Vanlife" in Europe you must give it a go. The vans here all come with complete kitchens (oven, hob, sink, fridge and freezer) as well as showers and toilets - even in vans the same size as the one that you are using. But the best thing is that Nate you would not have to go outside to make Kara coffee in the morning!

[@the_oslovian]

Such nature fans as yourselves seriously need to come and see more of Norway. Take Bergensbanen in spiring... Snow in thw mountains, spring in the valleys