Why I Chose Van Life: My Journey to Freedom | Sole female van life Australia

[@wildlifeinclose-up1960]

I can relate to everything you say. I also live in a van full-time for the same reasons. I no longer feel stressed or depressed, and wish I'd have done it years ago. Am having an absolute blast.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Great to hear someone else as happy as I am with this lifestyle 😊

[@anaysesancho3260]

How about a bathroom.?

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@@anaysesancho3260 5 gallon bucket and garbage bags.

[@TheRubeeRose]

wow - you did what I'm about to start ... same here, I have been so unhappy since my husband passed away 5 years ago. It was our dream to travel around Australia. I've just had a cancer diagnosis (serious, life threatening). But this too will pass. It's now been a couple of months of chemo, and I'm planning to go back home shortly. BUT I started to think - why am I going home? It's empty, I'm alone, I have no ties, it will just be the same with nothing changing & I will just get depressed again. But then I started to see these types of van life from people who were living my dream. DREAM? why should it be a dream? So then I started looking for caravans, realised that I didn't want to "tow" anything. Then I saw these lovely vans with self-builders. I thought this is what I want to do. I want to TRAVEL, I want this life style. Go where I want, when I want, stay where I want! I just went to a caravanning/camping show last week. I have put a deposit down on my motorhome (smallish), and next JUNE 2024, I will too go on my adventure! I have just subscribed to your channel.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

How exciting for your future travels 😊

[@stormdavies250]

That is so awesome! Do your best life now. Sorry about your husband and your diagnosis. I hope you have the best time ever. Hugs from the US.

[@dawna4185]

Sounds like a wonderful plan!! You are an inspiration and I wish you much excitement, good health and happiness on you travels next June!😘

[@mothbythesea]

I relate to this tenfold. I am in the beginning stages of planning to create a live-in studio on wheels solo with my two dogs. I have lived a thousand lives from corporate city chick to off grid feral and I know what works for me and what doesn't. I've found myself yet again trapped in a dead end relationship with an immature person who abuses the privilege of enmeshing their lives with another. i live in a house that I spend all my free time cleaning, organizing or tending to in a way that basically serves my partner and my landlord. My creativity is dead and my spirit is starving. I think people like us just operate differently and that can be so hard to express - you just have to do what works. I know what the freedom that you're living feels like and I am running as fast as I can towards it. Hope to see you on the road and can't wait to see your creative journey!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

See you on the road 🤗

[@suzannecrosdale8167]

Good luck in getting to your best life. Great to see you know where things are not working. And a S.WO.T (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to validate what you already know.

[@freeshrugs63]

Never apologize for birds! 😄🐦

[@hazelem1266]

We are 66 and 73 respectively. We felt the same way. In 2018 we did the Camino de Santiago and walked the entire 800 km. It was such a freeing moment for us. We came back to Melbourne and downsized. We have a self converted campervan and we do our trips. Only we like having a base which allows us to come and go, camp and hike. Who knows, we might bump into each other.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Would love to see you on the road. I have bumped into viewers where they least expect to find me😊

[@pumpin]

Thank you for sharing your feelings. I believe nature truly feeds our souls. No matter how we choose to take our journey being our authentic selves is very important. So glad you have peace and joy as you venture around your beautiful country.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Nature plays a big role in me being my authentic self 😊

[@patriciawatt5647]

You have just made my day. Finally great Australian related material. I relate to everything you have said. I do not have a van, I am just starting out in my car. Thank you for your candid share of how you have felt.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome aboard!

[@patriciawatt5647]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully Thank you,

[@marilynbradley8487]

Love the sound of those birds.

[@finallyawakened3350]

Chrome from Vancity Vanlife was my inspiration too! From the early days with Disco ❤️.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I think he has inspired a lot of people.😊

[@saras1458]

Hi Brenna. I'm in North America and just scrolling through videos at 4am. My soul is craving freedom and change and I like what you have to say about your reasons why. I'm curious why you would ever have to stop living this lifestyle short of health reasons. Are you feeling some pressure to be settled in one spot? I suspect besides your decrease in creativity you would also greatly miss moving with the changing seasons and weather. I feel like some of us in this world are meant to be always changing, and we can't grow if we aren't. I'm looking forward to the day my freedom from sticks and bricks comes. It will be like breaking out of my chrysalis. I'm going to keep watching your channel to see what happens in your life.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Hi Sara, I don't feel any pressure to stop living like this but I do ask myself every so often if I want to keep doing this. At the moment the answer is still yes. I have always said I will do this until I don't want to do it anymore.

[@valerierogers9609]

Same is my enemy. Wherever I am I tire of it quickly, and always looking to see what's on the other side of that hill.

[@JonTanOsb]

I know exactly what you mean about running on the hamster wheel. I wanted to buy an RV when I turned 65, but I'd given up my driver's licence, living in a big city with transit. My son convinced me I was too old, so I bought a little house, instead. I did get my licence, but my first minivan had an electrical fire and burnt up on the side of the highway. It took me six months to get a new second hand one. I have lovely neighbours and it's a nice little village, but I am not happy and my health is getting worse over the six years I've been in my house. I rarely go outside and have let the house and yard go. I can't afford a van, now that the prices have skyrocketed, but I have my Pontiac Montana and all the gear to go in it. I have tried to get my son to help me get the seats out, but he always has excuses not to. He doesn't want me to have my freedom, even when I told him I would keep the house as a home base. I have two 10 year old cats, and I worry they would be too confined in a minivan, but I can't give them up. So I watch KZbin and hope I can, one day, get out there before I get too old or infirm to drive. Sorry for the moan, I really enjoy your channel and others that give me hopes and dreams for the future. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Hi Jon, just getting out in your garden is better than nothing. 😊

[@JonTanOsb]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully I know. I'm going to force myself to walk to the post office and pause at the lookout to watch the river. If I can lose some more weight and gain some muscle, a lot of my health problems will improve and maybe I can get off some of my medications. There's a nice little campground on the other side of the river, that I'll visit. It's by donation, and has outhouses and picnic tables and the river. A day trip, even for an hour, is better than being cooped up. :) Baby steps are better than no steps at all. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@uanditopia2239]

Take the cats with you. If they love you as much as you do them they will put up with feeling crowded, if not , they'll run away. The choice is theirs.. Give it to them---maybe karmically they, too, have something to learn. AND teach your son to be a man, not a manipulator. Invite him over, hand him some tools, take yours, and start ripping out those seats. If he helps, blow him kisses, if not calmly take his tools and his mom down the road to her new life which she bought when she sold the house.

[@skyblue-df2od]

Sounds as if your son being selfish..show him this video ! and tell him you really need a change in life, good luck , let us know how you get on

[@carmenceballos3397]

Try some short trips first and after you have you can pay neighbor to take your seats out.

[@happydays9613]

Don't apologise for the hair or birds. That's what comes from being outside in nature. Your in a van living van life, I prefer to see authenticity then the fake reality advertised by others that claim they live in a car or van full-time. Trust me your viewers will thank you for the authenticity. Ignore any trolls that criticise they don't have a fulfilled life. Misery loves company. Thank you for sharing your story. 🇬🇧

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks 😊

[@disabledarmyveteran]

Nature has a healing effect for humans, peaceful and calming and grounding barefoot heals humans.

[@magdaindiaan4235]

The fresh air in nature, the quietness, nature noises are normal. Always healty food and drinks with you. More time for yourself. Happy feeling. Enjoy it.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

So true!

[@dantheman5589]

I'm doing it for the same reason in Australia in a Toyota hiace 2007. 3 months in, and it's pretty awesome I'm heading south for summer

[@stormdavies250]

Omagosh I used to feel that way about my art. I wonder if it would come back to me if I lived in my camper van. So happy for you ! Can’t wait to see your art.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks 😊

[@herbalmedicinesecrets4399]

Lovely share thanQ....same for me....after 2 yrs full time in my MH ...online biz work as I go....it’s the nature and getting away from busy areas. Such a gift.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

We are so lucky.

[@annnaegele1846]

My "why" is exactly your "why"! Wouldn't/ Couldn't live any other way! 3 years full time in my minivan❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love that!

[@KellySaunders-p3b]

Thank you for sharing. Your outlook and videos are refreshing, honest, down to earth and insparational.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

You are so welcome

[@freeasabird5187]

Love the scenery. I did 9mths in 2019 in my caravan. It was the best time. I resonate with your words. I’m living in a house now and I’m not settled. I also travelled with two Dachshunds and they loved it too.

[@loriyarrow4072]

Thank you Brenna. You really got me.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TropicalZooms]

I think you’re really living life to the fullest. Nothing beats nature. I love the idea of being away from it all. Nothing beats those quiet places away from everything. I think having a smallish van like yours makes it even easier.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I am enjoying the simplicity of my life at the moment 😊

[@andrewminjiras5745]

First class presentation…at 84 I can’t do van life but I can do a few days at a time. The appeal of van living is evident to me.

[@jacaddison7033]

So pleased I've found your channel! 😀 New subscriber from Cumbria, UK.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome!!

[@ItsOnlyMe13]

Hi Brenna, that was a great video. I too have watched Chrome and his trusty sidekick for quite some time as well as a couple of others. Great ideas and inspiring. I now live in a small town in Northern Ontario and love that I’m surrounded by nature. I can relate to the stress and tension of life on the hamster wheel. You absolutely sparkle talking about your decision to flip your lifestyle on its ear and do what’s best for you. I paint and draw as well and can’t wait to see your art in future videos.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I can picture in my mind how beautiful it must be where you are living 😍

[@lindagirouard6882]

I know Chrome too... Such a nice guy.. He tells the real things about this way of life ! ♥

[@donnapatrick5896]

I can identify with this more than words can say! Good for you girl! I'm subscribing and following now. Going to get my own plan started and stop waiting for tomorrow. I'm stressed, depressed, and desperate for a change.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

You can do it 😊

[@auroracampbell9211]

I’m in the same cage or same ride for so long

[@cosmicchill4311]

All your reasons are the same as mine only I'm not in a van yet! 27, single full time working mum in health care and I feel like my life is over sometimes. All I want to do is focus on my Art and writing and spend time in nature. My goal for the next two years is do up my own van and do it part time on holidays and weekends until my daughter is grown but know with complete certainty I will never be happy in a house. Keep doing you 💜 New Sub 💜

[@SoloSailer]

When you said 100 percent self built I hit subscribe.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome 🤗

[@valerierogers9609]

You sound like the way I feel; trapped, depressed, unsettled in a house - which is nothing more than base camp I'm not attached to and more a burden, lonely. I do like having home base and not have worries about travel or where to park, mail, hauling water etc. I'm looking for an in-between life, if such even exists.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Best wishes 😊🤗

[@notanomad9320]

Notice how Van City Van Life is spending more time at the shop. I think fulltime van life is not for everyone like me. I love my wife, my house, my neighbors, my Roadtrek camper van and my garage I can putz with my van. I love keeping busy, heck I even enjoy snowblowing the sidewalk for the whole block, go fat biking or cross country skiing, nature is all around us even in the city. Take care and good luck!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks 😊

[@grahamconnor3438]

Hi Brenna, I agee, being in nature is the great healer. This morning Tim and I were on a morning walk and the fresh breeze lifted my spirit to begin the day. Thank you for another inspiring video. 🙂🐕

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kimcharters1957]

Thanks Brenna for sharing. I think it is so fascinating seeing how much you have uncovered about yourself. Travel rewards us with adventures into unknown places as well as testing our own resolve and spirit in situations that the confines of a house or the rules of society can't - we learn that we have more strength, substance and resilience than we ever imagined possible. Discovering new places is awesome but discovering who we are is real freedom and the wonder of life. 🙂🧚‍♂🧚🧚‍♀

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

It really is!

[@ainsliejones3764]

The best stories, the best life and so very interesting, thank you.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MsNZgal]

Hi Brenna, I think you have made the right decision for you. As you know I am retired and I wanted a little bit of adventure before I get too old to do it. When I bought my van a few of my friends thought I was mad to leave my rental and live part time in a van and part time house minding but I just love it and don't regret it at all. I also find that when I am house sitting my creativity waines a bit. I am so inspired by you and so many other women who have taken the plunge to live outside the box. See you and Abbie down the road sometime eh. 🚘

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Would love to catch up again 😊

[@Jaffnutter]

Fellow Aussie here. I can totally relate to everything you expressed in this video. I am a similar age, still working full time and feel totally despondent with the drudgery of my life as it is. I do own a small campervan which I try to get away in when I can and each time I do wish I could just keep going. One day I hope to be able to have the freedom to be able to do so and leave the hamster wheel behind.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks for sharing!

[@localreviewking134]

If you are willing to put in the effort, van life can be a great way to live. It is a great way to save money, travel the world, and connect with nature.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I agree it’s not always easy but very rewarding 😊

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I have a good job, a nice apartment and feel STUCK!!! I don't go anywhere or do anything because I just have no motivation to do it. I have a home 500 miles away (moved for the job) and it's just more money out the window every single month. So I just put it up for sale TODAY and am going to look at a van this weekend.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love that!

[@disabledarmyveteran]

Hello from South Alabama here in America. Love and light to all ❤. I am a nomad myself.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Hello there!

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Thankyou, Brenna. l am so glad that you were led out of unhappiness, bit by bit, until you found what allows you to be Really You. I am so much happier here, in my cottage in a small country town, and l do not ever want to return to the city. I have created a big garden out of nothingness, but l do need to be reminded to get out in it just to enjoy it... not to "get things done". And when l do, even for a wee bit...l start to write stories, songs and poems again. Yep, there's something really important about connecting with the quietness and beauty of the natural world, that can't be replicated or replaced by anything else. Thank God. Love and hugs. Thankyou for this post. X0 👍❤ 🦘

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Your garden sounds wonderful 🥰

[@uanditopia2239]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully And I bet your garden likes to hear your stories, songs and poems. I would.

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully Thankyou! ❤

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

@@uanditopia2239 😁👍

[@briantrenorden8633]

Well done. That is similar to why I live on a house boat on the River Murray. I am not artistic but I hate crowds and this is one way to be in nature and the price and quiet. Enjoy your life for as long as you can.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Another awesome way to get into nature 😊

[@uanditopia2239]

.........................Trenorden, you're living my dream.

[@heather9329]

I cannot drive but would truly love to live in a van I do get my daily fix of nature by going to country areas and beach most days. So happy you found something that makes you happy. Look forward to seeing your creativity video❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love that!

[@shannon1636]

I agree! Been living my caravan now for over a year for all the same reasons, and I'm still loving it. Nature is just the BEST ❤ thanks for doing this video, great too see there are some of my tribe out there - solo, independent and free xx

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jansilburn2962]

Wow! You just described how my life is now.. I too have the travel dream. I have written down a date on the back of my sunvisor in my car and it spurs me on every day.Thanks for your story. Travel safe.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Sounds great!

[@joannagrimmer]

You're an inspiration to me Brenna, and what you said has got me really asking some positive questions about my own life. Looking forward to your next video.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I'm so glad!

[@sueg2658]

New subscriber here. I look forward to seeing your art work. Re why you are in a van, you might enjoy the YT channel Max & Occy . Max just bought 5 acres after living the van life for 6 years. It’s in Northern New South Wales. Occy is a sweetie dog you will enjoy too. Enjoy the adventure and freedom.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Yes, I have been watching Max since he first started with Lee.

[@sueg2658]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully I’m so happy to hear that! He is terrific and I just LOVE Occy. I’m so happy for them that he found a most wonderful healing property.

[@trailahead]

Nature is very healing and calming.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

😊

[@frankcicero4444]

Hello from NYC , love your videos. During covid I have watched hundreds of videos on van life and the minivan is the best chore for solo living . In America unfortunately there's a lot of seniors who were forced out of their home because they could no longer afford the costs and going into a nursing home would have been a catastrophe. Living in a minivan is the best solution and you can live quite nicely for a whole lot less .

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

It can definitely be cheaper

[@holycow3355]

Lived in melb 25 yrs, refreshing to see outdoor footage when one doesn't have to do the obligatory aussie salute !! I may do the van life thingy before final stop at the nursing home.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Why not??🧐

[@sherried79]

I also found van life by looking at tiny homes because I wanted a cheaper way to live so I could enjoy life. I've always felt there was more to life than work, eat, sleep and repeat. I bought a van a few weeks ago but it will take me a couple of years to get there. But I know now there is a way out besides waiting until I'm too old to enjoy life. Happy trails!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

That is awesome!

[@laverndunlap]

Hello I'm a new subscriber,👏 Your videos are so natural, Authentic &packed with hacks,tips, information please keep going🎉❤🎉

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amydayl3294]

Same here I am right along with you the way I feel I'm ready to sell my house I haven't been happy in my house I'm ready to move forward thank you for your encouraging words I'm glad it came across your channel❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I understand

[@annelowe2691]

Good on you! We have nearly completed our 40ft coach. Prepping for registration here in Australia. We have 3 dogs and a bird and our bus is so, so comfortable. We cannot wait to start moving around and enjoying the sea, mountains, country etc. In case anyone wonders about internet, we have Starlink and there is nothing like it.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

How exciting 😊

[@unconditional1958]

I hear you, "trapped", "not living", "same ole, same ole". Scary things ahead, I am having my first trial run to Cairns and back in 10 days. I've been doing lovely office ventures daily, feeling my way, CottonTree, Currimundi lakes, Alexandra Headlands, Dulong look out, so beautiful. I would have loved to have sold my little unit in a retirement village but have been advised to keep it as I'm a bit older than you and body wearing out quicker than I would have liked.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

You got this 😊

[@funkysouldancer1]

It's something i thought about doing but having a dog, i couldn't leave him locked up in a hot van if i needed to go somewhere...He is blind now so he would really stress out but i hope you have a happy life.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks, same to you 😊

[@carolcopley3639]

Hope you are well, dear. Haven't seen a post, but I won't stop looking. Pray you are well. You ate so missed by so many. Hope Abby is well. Hope to see you soon. Stay well.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

All good

[@keshavsadanandachanna3890]

Hi nice to meet u on u tube I also took a van and converted into a campervan I to wanted to be out away in nature and to explore my country now the time has come to do it took me 8 months to bild it nice to know about your ambition u achieved I was inspired iam also 57 now I am waiting for getting out from my house to vanlife I will share the video on KZbin by

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

That is awesome!

[@kenneth7610]

Thanks!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome!

[@mikkikas6821]

Yep, Chrome started with nothing sleeping on the van floor. It was a horrible time when he lost his bulldog Disco. But he's come a long way with his then new little bulldog puppy and his van upgrades. I subscribe to him for over 5years now. I lived in my little GMC safari 5 months and now 3 years later I'm going back. Rent too high, awful stomping neighbors above allowed to harrass the senior living below, and no money. Hopefully, this month is my last month here so July I'll be once again back in my little old van. It needs fixing but with no rent or utilities, I'll have the money to do that. You may want to check out Bob Wells on van living. His tips on EVERYTHING one needs to know us on KZbin. He started the now famous RTR out here in Quartzsite Arizona every January. You should find him totally fascinating!!❤❤❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks, I have also watched Bob Wells for years 😊

[@michfra1551]

The KZbin algos bought me here and I am glad. I really enjoyed this video. Subscribed.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome aboard!

[@laurairving8708]

Hi Brenna. I just found your channel this morning...I've subscribed. Your an inspiration. Look forward to watching more...I too love art...spending time in nature...animals...and away from crowds...take care...x

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome!!

[@andrewmcphee8965]

Thanks Brenna, great video. You're doing it for all the same reasons that I want to do it. Freedom, nature, creativity, inspiration, escaping the rat race. My plan is to have a van ready in a year or so, wish me luck!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love that!

[@nancyadamson6755]

Hi Brenna 👋 I started watching Bob wells and than I watched carolyns rv life, then I really thought I could do this. I felt trapped in my house too. Then I started watching Chrome in van city life and the cat lady rv life, Chrome and Emi travel in Canada and I learned a lot from them. I started my van life when I was 69, now I'm 71years young. I can relate to your story because that's how I felt but not now I'm enjoying my life traveling through the states. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@Dikz.70769]

Hi Brenna..i from Malaysia 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur.. first time follow your KZbin channel.😅 enjoy your day ok 👌 TQ nice sharing

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you! You too!

[@allisonhase9473]

I’m so scared I would be lonely….but it looks wonderful!

[@brandeerose1020]

Hi Brenna I totally get where you are coming from... I want this lifestyle eventually also... I hate being stagnant... Love being in the elements of nature and the Australian landscape and flora and fauna is the best 💜💜💜... Blessings to you and your travels... Be true to yourself always 💜

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks Brandee😊

[@jhemnes1]

All great reasons why and still why 😊

[@erinmichelle6313]

I get the same thing with towns and cities, Brenna.. Complete overload which is why I’m preparing for vanlife.. I have autism and it’s just too overstimulating for me to the point I get sick physically and mentally.. I totally get it 💚🌿🌱🍃

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I wish you all the best 😊

[@susanrockliff2182]

Thanks for sharing.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks for watching!

[@funzeevanzee]

I'm glad you are doing vanlife.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Me too 😊

[@Soxandnicole]

Nicole again, I just wanted to tell you that when I first clicked on your channel name to access your older videos I was face with a blank page saying "This channel doesn't have any content'. from there I had to clicked on video to get to the content. I thought you wanted to know. Take care.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Oh thank you!

[@tudormiller887]

I'm a brand new subscriber watching from London UK.❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome!!

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

Hi Brenna, I was like you , trapped living alone ,for many years on my property, wasn't depressed,but needed something different in my life, Built a tandem caravan from scratch, Drove of my property 2008, Haven't looked back ,Worked travelled for 10 yrs, now live in my caravan on small mining claim, Volunteer care driver, Cheap living, , Best time of my life, Cheers Bevan from Sapphire Central Qld 🤠❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

What a great life😊

[@TinyGoHomes]

I felt the same way and I’ve been much happier on my journey towards road life. It’s taken some time figuring everything out and getting everything needed. It’s taken me 2 years to get my hummer which was my dream vehicle and get a lot of the supplies needed to live on the road. My first road journey was for the freedom convoy. I slept in and lived out of my hummer for 23 days protesting freedom. It was a great wake up all and awesome shake up for my set up and my abilities. I own a painting company called Go Home Painting and this summer I’m building a trailer to go behind me. The plan is too have full washroom, sleep bunk for better comfort and a garage for all my work supplies. Once I have it complete I think I can go full time on the road and still run my business, which has been the hardest thing to figure out. This is why I have decided on a trailer instead of a van. I hope your enjoying yourself, God bless 🚛🇨🇦

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I like your plan and how you have worked out what works best for you 😊

[@TinyGoHomes]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully 🙏🫶

[@HazelHenry25]

You have an interesting accent - half Australian, half American! (I'm Australian) Your dog is cute - best wishes for your 'natural' life!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you! 😃

[@lydiaredl9879]

Great honesty help to others have great safe days.Lydia Melbourne

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindamasters7860]

Thanks for another great video, I too, “live my life in different places” I sold up and bought my MoHo not to travel Australia but to enjoy new beautiful places…..I am currently staying in the Daintree NQ……travelled up slowly from Hervey Bay…… Absolutely loving my life Solo with my Border Collie…..

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Sounds great!

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

I'm in the 'me too' club. My 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house was so beautifully furnished that one person bought everything! I sold it and moved into a van, and I'm happier.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love it!!

[@ianm5249]

Thanks for sharing your journey Brenna. I actually bought a set of plastic drawers to install in my van after seeing yours😂

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

So simple and works so well 👍

[@ianm5249]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully and keeps the weight down too.

[@froglover7967]

Love the video. I'm in Queensland and we certainly do have great winters here. I've been wanting to do a no build van build for a few years now. One day hopefully... I've been following Chrome & Cruz on KZbin for about 3 years.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Go for it!

[@LadyEdisto]

Your cool. Keep going forward!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks, will do!

[@keepitreal1547]

Well Brenna, you're living the dream that many people would love to live. Many of us get to a point in life that you did and its making that break, that change to eek out a happier life, as you have. I've felt as you did for a few years now and I know what I want to do, but unfortunately I've commitments and responsibilities I'm unable to walk away from. I'm dreaming of when I can and it'll come, I just have to be patient. All the best to you Brenna, a new subscriber here.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Welcome, I recommend trying to find something that brings you a little joy each day, just a short walk in nature can make a difference 😊

[@keepitreal1547]

@@BrennaLivingJoyfully I'm doing that Brenna and it's nature plus my two dogs that keep me going (so to speak). I wish I could just upsticks and live the freedom life I want, it's wanting to do it in another country that I'm unable to at the moment. It really wouldn't be suitable or fair for my beautiful but senior four legged best friends.

[@jenniebancroft2778]

I'm an older woman and this is my dream. I have actually started looking into it.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Go for it!

[@CaptSELLFISHRaVanLIFE]

Thanks you for sharing your story and inspiration. I will be setting of on my new life and adventure next month and I can't wait even more now..

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Best of luck!

[@ajackson2876]

Hi Brenna, found this video incredibly inspiring. You glowed all the way through filming, which made it wonderful to watch. So happy for you. If you find yourself travelling through the Northside of Brisbane in the Bay Area, Would love to catch up and buy you a coffee 😊 Lucinda

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you so much!

[@Jenni_Christmas]

Yep. Chrome was my 1st youtube vanlife inspiration. My parents were my initial inspiration when they took off on what ended up being their final trip before mum had her stroke

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Glad your mom got one last trip 😊

[@francesashman-xk7hm]

Coooee and hi I'm frances/fran/Coooee...or mate😂 I am so glad I found your video's ... have got some good tips and places to go thanks.... the bullet journal was interesting, but ... NA.. im 67.. currently in Bunbury, WA ... setting up my ride .... I hope to be on my way in June ... will be looking for a furry friend along the way ... maybe see u 😊 Thanks again for the uploads ...keep them coming

[@greeneyedwolf1464]

Good for you 👍 very inspiring 😊

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you! 😊

[@kyliehoneyman6304]

Lovely to hear my perceived thoughts about van life coming out of an experienced dwellers mouth. I am yet to make it happen but am definite about the shift in lifestyle. I am a professional watercolour artist (pet portraits) and long to take my creativity further surrounded by nature. Thanks for sharing your life!

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Best of luck!

[@margsmith687]

We are now in our 8th month ...FREEDOM... truly best way to live. Love your videos ❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Love it!!

[@vegecook]

I’ve been looking at alternative ways of living mobile for the longest time, and have previously lived in a 5th wheeler (not mobile), a house truck, a camper, and of late, in my Toyota van as I move for work a lot. I think that some peeps think this is a new way of living but that is because there wasn’t KZbin or instagram to show the world different options. However, I do like the no-build stories the best when I am following other journeys as that seems the most doable and accessible....and means that you can spend the biggest amount of your budget on a decent set of wheels. Love my wheels and the sense of freedom from being self sufficient.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I agree this lifestyle isn’t new. We had a Combi campervan when I was a kid 😊

[@strawberryroad1347]

I started watching tiny homes too, then was guided over to minivans, but all I saw was so fancy and bigger, or they where sleeping like homeless in the backseat of their car, but then I came across lady bugout, and it suddenly became possible. Beautiful and small, but not too small. I do live in a cabin in nature, with beautiful green trees all around, just a few neighbor's. And I am trying to figure out how I can do vanlife, and still keep this place as a backup. Like renting it out.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

A small cabin sounds wonderful 😊

[@narelleworks8448]

I’m a fan of Chrome too. 💙Qld has winter for a couple of weeks. I’m pleased you enjoy it here in my home state. Don’t give up the life you love. 👍🏻

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

I love it!

[@Hard_Car_Life]

That's exactly how I feel right now. I can't do this anymore. 65, still working full time. No savings! A life time of work and never able to save for retirement! I'm done! The cost of everything so high and I can't pay my bills on time anymore, ruining my credit. Thanks Biden for destroying the middle class! I think the only way to get out from under this stressful life is to stop paying rent and pay down debt and student loans, hence, vanlife! I'm looking at a van now. Still not sure if I can afford one. They want money down and I don't have that, but I do have a trade-in. Not sure I want a low clearance but watching some videos and yours, I guess it'll work. I'd much rather be able to stand up though. But I just can't do it anymore, this life. Thank you for your honesty. You are an inspiration as Chrome was an inspiration to you. He's also now feeling depressed and down and said he needs a new shiny project to get out of his rut. God bless you and stay safe ! Do 12:46 12:46

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

All the best to you 😊

[@neilarmitage6632]

I live in a unique offgrid truck and trailer. It's a go anywhere rig. I travel with my trade goods which I sell to retailer's. The great thing is I can get away from people. Don't like people. Like to be on my own. Most people irritate me. Visiting customers 5 days a week is enough of people for me. And at times I go away to isolated places

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks for sharing!

[@banksiasong]

Precious insights.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thank you 😊

[@findikussa]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

No problem 😊

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

Go girl. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

You are so welcome

[@virginiamueller267]

Spiders. Try using peppermint oil and water mix in a spray bottle. It will get all bugs and spiders and mice and other flying insects out of your vehicle. Just spray it around. I love the aroma of it.

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Thanks for the tips!

[@godevarcooper9366]

Love your information

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheryl1766]

mirror mirror lol..i know exactly what you mean with the house trapping feeling and the countdown is on as soon as our sick van gets better) and the creativity at the moment wow..im lookng at everything in nature from a very different perspective now...clouds and trees and the formation and texture and which medium would suit it best ..right through to the very addictive zentangles ..love love love it. I've said this before , you are very inspirational Brenna ,thank you for sharing. Safe travels x

[@BrennaLivingJoyfully]

Here’s hoping your sick van gets better soon 😊