I went to a Huge Nomad party in the middle of the desert (Skooliepalooza)

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[@roxannef7659]

Matteo, I love that you're hospitable and feed people wherever you go. If we had more of this in the world, we'd be in a much better place! It's no wonder that people look out for you! Also, the pizza looked amazing. Enjoy your time in the desert making awesome connections.

[@winterisblu]

Thank you!!!

[@antionettespeight5056]

No matter where you go…you’ll always make friends. Your energy and personality is so welcoming. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with you. Thanks for another great video!

[@pgirl0310]

OMG the shot of Lars chilling in the box ❤❤❤ He's so cute!

[@deb7518]

I think 'New Amazon Box' is kinda the cat version of 'Clean Sheet Night' for humans, lol. Looks you ran into a great crowd.

[@pgirl0310]

@deb7518 there's nothing like crisp clean freshly washed sheets. 🙌 Lars gets it

[@maury0009]

I'm so happy you found a good community at Skooliepalooza, Mateo! It seems like you were really enjoying yourself and it was just a beautiful night all around the fire. Thank you for sharing your experience - it looked like such a fun, welcoming event. Congrats on making such delicious pizza for your new friends too! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.🫶🏻

[@RonSeesAmerica]

It was a blast meeting you at Skooliepalooza, Mateo!

[@AnnettesVanTease]

Ron!

[@RonSeesAmerica]

Hi Annette! ​@@AnnettesVanTease

[@winterisblu]

Likewise Ron!!!!

[@youngnurse9994]

Wow !!! This is so awesome how lots and lots of people get together in the middle of nowhere and just enjoy one another! Making new friends, etc . That pizza looked good! 😋 Have fun and stay safe ! 😁

[@Fairysarecu0e67]

Shower at trucks stops. You can do everything you need at once with a low cost. I do recommend shower shoes. Me and my daughter did it to be safe for a couple years while traveling.

[@greenrayascension2527]

This reminds me of how things were back in the 70’s. Most people back then were more open with each other and had a stronger sense of community. I’m so glad you’re having fun Mateo!

[@ariesmry]

100k this yr, calling it. And i'm loving the community that vanlifers have created

[@winterisblu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynrains-es7kx]

I think your prediction will come true, he's currently at 84k😊

[@HappyGagirl]

I Love to see you embrace life, and enjoy your experience.

[@joz8393]

I'm totally binge watching your videos! 🤓🤍

[@winterisblu]

Glad you like them! 😊❤️

[@myrnagarcia-y1x]

That is so nice. I am glad you are meeting people and making friends

[@joz8393]

@@winterisblu I would totally love to do what you do! Let me know if you ever make it to Minnesota 😝🥶😄💫🕉

[@BigBadKahuna1]

Damn $11 shower, imagine doing that for a month 😮

[@kazbah1217]

Yeah man it's steep! Should only be charging $3 per shower.

[@brucehalleran1149]

And twenty minutes...GO! This is not a refuge. It is a primate wash.

[@mariannblossick]

You are in the desert. Water is at a premium these days.

[@Mrs.KatsCrafting]

Lars peeking out of that box I love him so much!!! I love seeing you laugh and have a good time and good memories with others out there.

[@caribcarib4337]

Lars is also telling the astronauts about van life

[@natashampiangu8118]

It must be nice to be reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones along the way! How very thoughtful of Alyssa from Regretlyss to hold your awning in place with rocks unbeknownst to you! It just goes to show how special you are 😁. Always a pleasure hearing that booming laughter of yours 😅 I must say that t's quite contagious...

[@KickItWithCake]

Yessssssss it’s a great day when winterisblu posts💖🔥😭

[@winterisblu]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@De.D1]

​@@winterisblu- Looking forward to part 2.✌🙏🥰

[@floatswitch]

Mateo your energy and smile is so infectious, i swear every video of yours i watch just makes me smile. So blessed to join you virtually on your adventures! 🎉

[@debratolbert7926]

💯 agree😊

[@MyBasicJourney]

Awww!! Missing you already!! Loved watching this!❤

[@TravelingGamer_]

Ikr 😢

[@tinacunningham1450]

I just found you on here ❤ I love watching you and can't wait to see more of you're videos

[@karenjoycehuntly]

Hi Mateo and Lars. Looked like you are having an amazing time. Im very happy for you. Congrats on the 50k i knew you had something very special right from the start of your journey here's to the next 50k. You both stay safe my friend enjoy. You built it now they are all coming ❤🐈‍⬛

[@winterisblu]

Thanks so much!

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

Skoolie was such an interesting experience! Good to meet you!

[@Tina-h9r8i]

Watching now to see what you and Lars have been up too!!🎉

[@koffeebrwn]

Mateo I'm tired of seeing you make and eat pizza that look delicious, so I made my own. Thanks for the inspiration. I can't watch you cook on an empty stomach.

[@dennseth]

Mateo you have such a great vibe and demeanor. I love the solo blogs but seeing you meet new people and form new relationships is also very cool. It’s got me thinking really hard about trying out the nomad life. You’re an inspiration ❤

[@terrilane2973]

Lars was still in his vest in the morning, lol. Love your videos as always

[@apple231_8]

FUN TIMES MATEO…. You & Lars are living your best life 💕👏🏻👍🏼

[@bettyespy725]

Mateo you are so awesome so engaging & all around engaging person. Food always brings people together.

[@creationsbyvalerie]

Wow!!! watching you Brother, make me want to go live my best LIFE....😁🤟🏾✌🏾🌸

[@KaiExploresLife]

Cat 🐈‍⬛In the Box 📦😂😂👋🏽 Mateo and Lars!! What an exciting experience for you both! I saw a few of my favorites out there. They got to experience you and your cooking!! I felt like I was there!!! 😊

[@tracypiron4258]

Hey Mateo and Lars 🐈‍⬛ ❤ As always I would watch you cook anything! The pizza 🍕 looked wonderful! Who 15:50 ever Dude was that gave it a 5/10 shouldn't have been eating pizza! Stay salty Mateo and very brave. Peace out

[@offairhead]

9:17 it’s Brock from KZbin channel “Aussie Van Man” - He and ‘Bunny’ from the KZbin channels “Bunny plays here,” “Tiny Texas Living” and “Nomad Living” used to travel together.

[@TLorraine]

Love it! Glad you and Lars are having a great time!

[@caribcarib4337]

Lars is incredibly calm to be in a van- my Dachshund gets car sick

[@navigatingwithnana]

Mateo, So nice to see you and your fellow "van life content creator" community get together! You all are so inspirational! 💖💖💖

[@kingrook45]

I love how mateo feeds everyone

[@ms.bellaboo2620]

I remember how he feed that lady in that blizzard snow… It was her last act of kindness and her last supper …who knew it was her last before she passed away on the road..I’m so glad it was you she ran into….he made her coffee and a grilled breakfast sandwich…love your spirit… You have a beautiful soul 💕💕💕

[@Nessajess7]

​@@ms.bellaboo2620 That was beautiful! 🌿🌻💕🕊

[@Michelle7-n4k]

I thought about that today too. I remember that he didn't feel like making himself one afterwards so he had a bowl of cereal instead. But he made sure she had a nice hot meal. Mateo is so kind.@@ms.bellaboo2620

[@IK_4]

I thought I was tripping for a minute. I was like when did Lars grow white hair under his chin? Lol come to find out it was a different cat. Good to see you having fun. Stay safe out there guys ❤😊

[@jesfar620]

Mateo looks like a Kung-Fu master eating pizza! ROFL

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I'm trying to watch all your videos in order from the beginning but they are always so good and I had to see this one and skip ahead!!! It's so great to see the progress you have made (personally and professionally) from the beginning to now.

[@O-Ufancy1]

I always wonder about cat hair getting in/on your food. So gross. 😝

[@lakikaia]

That’s awesome, Mateo!✨ Great times with some chill friendly people! Love it!

[@chakalatasoulstar8232]

Lars chillin in that box is too cool! 😆

[@American-Jello]

This was a great episode! Skooliepalooza looked like a blast, and I'm glad you had a great time. Really enjoyed seeing all the fun y'all had at night with the jenga, music and pirate ship dancing!

[@nancycoole5217]

Absolutely ❤ that onesie!oneself!! You & Lars had a blast 🎉

[@tinasoblessed6350]

What a wonderful blessing!

[@doneown503]

, paused ur video for couple of minutes , came back & u had over 120 new views ! , channel is a hit !!

[@doneown503]

, it's raining here now , so u have a bit of rain possibly heading ur way soon!

[@VLM123]

So glad you enjoyed yourself! Looks like a great place to chill. The pizza also looked delicious. You're a really great cook! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@sherimoralesrowe5078]

I’m so glad you had a great time. That looks like so much fun. Stay safe my friend and may God bless all your travels.

[@suzanneburns2931]

Have fun , stay safe my friend .❤️🎶

[@sunshynescaradventures]

Yes, Nephew, you made it!!!! I was hoping to get there this year. But there is always next you!!! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I can't wait to find some travel buddies!!!

[@offairhead]

I’m so excited you went Skookiepalooza is something I would love to go to. I am a professional school bus driver and I dream of converting my rig all day long!! 😂😂

[@diane9247]

Lars sure loves his luxury box! He doesn't ask for much - perfect travel companion!

[@Sunshine-pt4ks]

I am so happy for you and Lars. You are so kind hearted and giving. With little you give much. Bless you.☀️

[@jeannielanham2956]

Looks like fun...I hope you post more 😊

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely to see you enjoying your self.👍🥰

[@sabrinassuburbangarden9448]

Morning from Chicago!

[@loreenheath1472]

Glad you found community

[@planetluna9554]

You’re such a good person. Inside and out, magnetic. ❤❤❤

[@linnshock64]

Awesome you met Chantell (My Basic Journey)

[@winterisblu]

She’s great!

[@terryshaw3493]

So cool seeing you have such a wonderful adventure at this amazing gathering of good people! Lars really seems comfortable and is enjoying himself - so happy to see that. How many pizzas did you make to feed that crowd?!!

[@Reallyerinrenee]

0:33-0:44 I LOVE! 😂😂😂❤ Glad it was an amazing first year. I feel a call west. Went midwest and south and these ice storms are 😮...so this was a confirmation the west is best for winter. Looking forward to Part 2.😊

[@mygameishonesty9030]

Everybody you meet is a friend. Friend is crazy.

[@junecoulthard8942]

🇨🇦☮🐾🐈 That is Awesome Mateo and Lars. Hang on Handsome little Kitty Boy, that road looks a little tad rough haha lol. Sending much Love to You Mateo and Lars Stay safe ☮💟🐾 WoW, are go to Happy Place 😊

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

Are you able to do your videos abit longer brother im enjoying watching them thanks 😊

[@sherrysingleton2786]

Wow you Kathy from Traveling with Charity and Alysa Vanilla are all in Arizona can we see a meetup that would be awesome

[@AussieVanMan]

I recognize those weird van ppl 😅🎉

[@a2theb46]

Hi Mateo, looks like you are having a good time. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@J.Strantz]

Hey Mateo. I found your channel last month. I enjoy your content, you've helped me learn a lot as I find myself packing up for van life starting next month. Enjoy the desert man. I'm looking forward to going back out there too. Peace. ✌️😁

[@whoswhowho4872]

Loved everything about this video!!!!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@winterisblu]

Thank you!!

[@gloriataruc8371]

I can totally hang out with those nice and fun people! Love it!

[@lulawells9182]

Pizza looks so good! Happy you enjoyed yourself!❤

[@marcusegan6758]

imo this video perfectly encapsulates the shortcomings of communal 'good vibes' living.

[@dianaloureiro305]

Hi Mateo your in Quartzite Az I'm from Blythe just about 20 miles I enjoy seeing ur videos . Take care God Bless

[@ninjapm46]

Thanks for sharing 😊 looks like you found your tribe. My daughter is there now too. I heard about that crazy bus,, actually drives down the road lol how cool. Next year im coming too. Have a blast, stay up all night

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I'm coming down to the Q and the RV Rally group ....and yes, this community ROCKS! Someone VOLUNTEERED to pay the $40 when I get there to help me stay at Laposa South...kindness...I am so excited to head down there, looking forward to all the different activities planned by the mediators of the rally! Or whatever they are called lol...bringin' my kitty as well...hope to see you there Mateo! Hopefully you're not leaving before then!

[@rouseyournicholls]

I love your journey❤❤❤❤❤. I was hoping to take my first trip this summer 2024...unfortunately someone rear-ended my van resulting in a "total loss"😢. I am hoping to get it repaired before May. CONTINUE ON YOUR JOURNEY!! YOU ARE AWESOME.

[@tammycavender4623]

Chantel from my basic journey. She is such an amazing person.

[@gretchenbillings1402]

Have ya found my son yet at Skooliepalooza?

[@christina.sampson]

Are you going to meet up with Alyssa Vanilla?! She’s in Tucson, AZ.

[@vanillaconover3484]

Love to see lars😊🇵🇦

[@MoodyMermaid8]

🍕😋 🎉

[@Grizzly_316]

Pizza looked amazing, wish I was there, nice vidio!

[@Lifehasjustbegun]

I thought Lars was partying😂😂

[@Malia_00001]

Enjoy!

[@docwhoshops]

Keep being you. Love this channel. You’re brave to do this alone!! It encourages me to try new things also

[@Sowhat-b7e]

I really enjoy your videos and I’m watching from NYC

[@TheKookyKennedys]

“Wash my sheets, my clothes………and myself” 😂😂😂😂

[@laobejanegra926]

So awesome & fun!!! 🙏🏻😀 Happy to hear Alyssa made it out as well! This makes me want to build out our van ASAP!! can't wait to go on road trips & gathering like these 🤗

[@freakwithapast]

Wish i was there. Def next year

[@ryanneufeld9038]

I notice the channel steadily growing congrats astronaut!!

[@rosalynwilliams4191]

❤❤❤

[@sundaychamberlain228]

I'm sad I didn't get to see u there. I didn't feel very welcome there this time so I left early. I was parked right there where u were

[@jenniferromero2858]

Lars in the box 📦 dose not even mind the bumps on the road 😅 seems so cool 😎 glad you liked it

[@everydaylifewithchacha]

Omg looks like so much fun!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙 this is what freedom looks like!!! 😊😊😊

[@INoahGuyImThatGuy]

That’s was awesome I’d love to come check it out next year

[@georgiaval1]

Hi Mateo, you looked so natural in that environment. I’m so glad you met new friends, have them a taste of your amazing cooking and enjoyed yourself. 💛🤗

[@mrshaneyt43]

This looked like fun . I’m now 54 and lived in vehicles here in the Uk for pretty much the whole of my life till recently when I got a flat. I always loved the free summer festivals (Stonehenge and such) as it was nice to take a break and meet up with friends. Love the videos you share 👍

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Fyi, placed my oven system lower to grnd , instead high on table top catches all the wind.

[@Flangobeast]

The main himself! What’s going on Mateo and Lars how are things? Can’t wait to see this video!

[@bigbrotherdustin9875]

Congrats on hitting 50k subs 🚀👩🏾‍🚀

[@angelwings31309]

How did that little pizza feed so many? You're like, Astro Jesus! 🍞❤😇

[@omegabunnsmyers]

Big fan of the channel. So I been watching plenty of youtubers and van life and noticed they all have 1 thing in common. They all make some kind of upgrade at some point. Nothing wrong with your set up I infact like it but was wondering if they're any plans of upgrading or rebuilding. You have definitely been on a long journey. Much love keep the vids going. Happy late bday btw

[@RenWonders]

Looks like such a fun and welcoming group! I had no idea events like this happen all over the country. One day, when I'm in my own van, I wanna attend one 🫶