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It's been so hard to keep this a secret, and we are so excited to finally be able to share our next adventure with you! WE BOUGHT A CONVERTED SPRINTER VAN!
Travel vlog 715 | Nashville | Filmed May 2020
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries before 2020 and all 7 continents, we have no plans to slow down anytime soon, and we are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
KOMMENTARE
Just Some Guy without a Mustache
Touring the U.S in a van? This is a lot of people's dreams and you guys are living it. I hope you have fun.
Vor 2 yearsMikayla Gimenez
Just a question….. Do you have a moustache?
Vor 6 MonateSano Manjiro
Bro that is so nice
Vor yearBidziil Alex
@Sharon Ristau hi 👋
Vor yearArlene Solis
I agree. And it making this pandemic so much easier to deal with too
Vor 2 yearsChoe
Here too!!
Vor 2 yearsvcgans
Yes, I'm rewatching the van series in 2022. Yes, it hurt when Nate said "by the end of the year, everybody will probably have forgotten about this whole pandemic thing ..."
Vor 6 MonateKim Hill
soooooo true
Vor MonatLemme Feel Yer Jibblets
Rewatching the van series after their most recent vid hits different...
Vor 3 MonateZandy Powlesland
Here I am now, with the same thought crossing my mind...
Vor 3 Monatecotton candi 🍒
What I was about to say 😭😭😭
Vor 4 MonateIslands fun
2022 is here but there is still covid :(
Vor 4 Monatearun bose
Important safety TIP: When using the gas stove inside a closed space van, ALWAYS have proper ventilation to avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. It is a silent killer. Alternatively get an electric cooker/instant pot, or the van might have any safety exhaust kit I dont know of. Please upvote this answer for them to see this.
Vor 2 yearsRenier Jacobs
Hilarious watching this now. Nate be safe with the gas lol
Vor 4 MonateDarrin Wicker
Always use the biggest burner for the water
Vor yearAudrey
they just got a carbon monoxide detector
Vor yearAntares Feren
@ak hi, any electric appliance does not run off the solar panels. it will run off your batteries and solar panels are one way to recharge those batteries. if you want induction, please know you will need a big(ger than average) set of batteries and an inverter that can handle a big electric load. some cooktops are 3kW - your inverter will need to be able to handle that and your batteries need to power it.
Vor 2 yearsJamie Noelle Gordon
When Nate said the pandemic would probably be over by the end of the year, I laughed so hard.
Vor yearGwmisc
still laughing
Vor 4 MonateSara Pesola
@Kalli Hammer now I’m cussing!
Vor 5 MonateJaggedRecordsVa
Been not laughing for a year. The government really got y’all by the balls
Vor 6 MonateCarolina Barroso
@Clara Pedersen still laughing
Vor 6 MonateClara Pedersen
Still laughing…
Vor 6 MonateBest Ever Food Review Show
Great pivot! Cool idea.
Vor 2 yearsAlex Martinez
I love how their both genuinely happy, and we’ll... that makes me happy. Seeing others live an enjoyable life is so heartwarming!!!
Vor 2 yearsMJ Sailing
BOAT LIFE: We have one cup for everything. Except wine. That gets it's own glass. :D Can't wait to see you settle into van life, it looks like an exciting new chapter.
Vor 2 yearsSean or whatever
This is such an exciting new chapter! I can’t wait to see the videos that come from this, it’s going to create such a cool, new, and different dynamic for your channel. So happy for you guys! 🌞
Vor 2 yearsNicole Szepesi
I think little organizing tools (caddies, draws, shelves) for the cabinets could both help from stuff moving around while you're driving and help you utilize all the space. Can't wait to see where you guys start heading out to! I love the idea of international travel but have always been obsessed with the hidden gems right here at home that I know you'll find!
Vor 2 yearsgeorgiemademecry
They have officially proven themselves to be traveling addicts.
Vor 2 yearsJen _ sen
They were already travel addicts but this is just a whole new level of travel addiction
Vor 2 yearsDarlita Dawn
Intrepid
Vor 2 yearsAlex Bollich
@cowsrock1q Well, I think you can´t get ´´enough´´ of your passion... :)
Vor 2 yearsJula Vaughs
@Kara and Nate greetings from Barbados, congratulations. I am happy for you.
Vor 2 yearsMango Mads
I’ve had the biggest smile on my face throughout this video. I already love this next chapter and I am SO EXCITED to watch it all! Happy for you guys, once again living yet another one of my million dreams 🖤
Vor 2 yearsCasey Lawless
So happy for you guys!!!! I love vanlife and if I could do it, I totally would! Can’t wait to see more of your adventures!!!! Be safe🧡
Vor 2 yearsCoffee Time
It's Going to be so cool to see you two go around in a van. Van life is amazing and fun wonderful memories you two will make. I can't wait to watch more videos, I've been watching when you two first started making videos and you all are just two sweet.Have a blast
Vor 2 yearsBellbird NZ
I love seeing you guys get the van and at the stage not knowing all the amazing adventures you are going to have 💜💜
Vor 6 MonateNaomi Charlotte
So so incredibly happy for you guys!!! I've been watching your blogs since number 117. So happy to watch your new chapter unfold. Good luck with the mini renovations 😁😊🇿🇦
Vor 2 yearsJosh's Journeys
Make sure to line the cupboards/ drawers in non-slip matting! It keeps everything in place while in transit!!!! Love you guys!
Vor 2 yearsBob Stout
Greetings from Donelson! It is so fun to watch two of the most traveled people in the world be so excited and so confused by a van! We love what you guys do and can't wait to see your next adventures!
Vor 2 yearsvelut luna
i've been following vanlifers for 4 years now and i'm so excited to see you guys joining the movement!!! i can't wait to watch your adventures!!! also you can travel globally with vans, another couple on youtube actually shipped their van to europe from usa to continue traveling there. there is no limits
Vor 2 yearsdrewmoz
Most people have to downsize when they buy a sprinter van but Kara and Nate get a major upgrade 😂
Vor 2 yearsU Ph
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Vor 2 yearsWalk With Me Tim
Lol
Vor 2 yearsBen Orzell
This is my brothers comment which Kara and Nate liked🥰🥰🥰
Vor 2 yearsRyan Williams
So excited for you guys! We want to do this sometime down the road and have followed many van lifers on their journeys. I'm excited to see how you guys will handle #vanlife. It already looks like fun.
Vor 2 yearsGabrielle Janes
Love your page and story! It is an inspiration to always follow your dreams and have fun while doing so. I love how authentic you both are and real in all your videos. Will definitely be following along on your journey. Cheers!
Vor 2 yearsPat Rick
Excited for some great adventures ahead. Kudos for having the courage & conviction to reformulate a travel plan to keep all us folk entertained.
Vor 2 yearsScott Pouliot
I'm finally caught up on your ENTIRE vlog. What a journey guys! Can't wait to see the next adventures. This has been some great quarantine entertainment. Keep it up!
Vor 2 yearsTravel Interesante - Gökçe & Steve
That's such a HUGE step that you guys bought a van "virtually" sight unseen. From a BIG HOUSE with 5 bedrooms to a snug van! :) There really is so much of America that people fly over and never see (including us from NYC, since we had the same mindset to travel internationally), can't wait for you to show it all off!
Vor 2 yearsBeth B
@Michael Cervantes This is what they choose to do!
Vor 6 MonateIda Memory
yesss
Vor 2 yearsEvan Acosta
Michael Cervantes Well we’re also in a pandemic
Vor 2 yearsCoachDeb Dude
I’ve been hoping you would travel the USA
Vor 2 yearsRukia Mire
Check out Eamon and Bec! They built 3 vans and they are the best resource for new van lifers!!
Vor 2 yearsBri
This is gonna be the best ever. Like EVER ever. I can't wait to start exploring with you again. Nothing makes sense without you guys eating new stuff and wandering around looking for places and making faces at the camera.
Vor 2 yearsElloher
Omg I am so excited for you guys!! I love your videos and I love watching can life videos. I can’t wait to see what you guys add to make it your own. ❤️❤️❤️
Vor 2 yearsKim V
So excited for you both!!! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait for the van life videos!!!
Vor 2 yearsMyra buelow
Im so excited to see my favorite youtubers join the vanlife community! Weve been going for a little over a year, you guys are going to absolutely love it. Peace & Love, goodluck and saftey on your future travles.😊💛
Vor 2 yearsLena M
Moving into a van and saying "there's TOO MUCH space" is something I've never heard before haha😅❤️
Vor 2 yearsJosh Riles
I live in a semi .. that van is huge lol
Vor 2 yearsMichael & Anjali
hahaha, that is true 😁! But I have to say that I was also super surprised how much space you can get in a van, specially when you plan things well and keep a bit of free room in the middle 😊
Vor 2 yearsS
Ok
Vor 2 yearsEmily C
@g_c_52 me too im to busy barely making it but kara and nate videos are so inspiring and amazing feels like im on a mini vacay watching
Vor 2 yearsg_c_52
I’m excited and can’t wait to start living vicariously through your travels once again... I’ve been interested in the van life but we aren’t ready to take that step. Congratulations to both of you!!!
Vor 2 yearsApril Flowers
I’m so excited to watch you guys spend your time exploring the US in your van. “The endless adventures” just got one too and I totally hope you can link up with them during your trips. You guys are so “travel goals”!! This is such a great story for how the van became yours. Total tears. Love.
Vor 2 yearsAlways An Adventure With Kids
I love the new van! You guys are going to have a blast. We are looking for a bigger one now that we have a new baby on the way.
Vor 2 yearsCarefree Camper Co.
Congratulations! I don't know if we could live in our van with a baby!
Vor 2 yearsMadissen Campbell
It's crazy to see you guys driving around back in our shared home state!!! love you guys! you guys are gonna love van life
Vor 2 yearsMelaine Campbell
With such uncertain times such as these, excited to see your USA adventures and van life.
Vor 2 yearsHuwag Ako Please
I love to see how supportive your parents are! Nice homi-van! 🇵🇭
Vor 2 yearsDebbieClegg
I went to New Zealand, bought a van and toured the country. Best experience ever. You need to be very organised in such a small space, but once you master everything, there's nothing beats this life. I wish you both all the best in your new adventure ❤
Vor 2 yearsAshley Hinton
Yay congrats!! I am so sorry excited for this next chapter for you guys! This is really inspiring stuff!
Vor 2 yearsHope Pierre
I can't even explain the type of peace your vlogs brings me❤ I love you guys soooo much❤
Vor 2 yearsPaul Dodds
I love how Ive gotten the chance to see some of the most genuine YouTubers on the platform grow as a channel and kind of blow up, 1.5M subs and #9 on Trending? You 2 have come a long way :) thanks for the consistently awesome content!
Vor 2 yearstyson
These ppl fans are so gullible
Vor 2 yearsTayte Sengthavy
mysterious_ *Person* I think were in different countries #4 trending in Canada
Vor 2 yearsFode Bic
Touring America with a small car and a cat for 3 years: https://youtu.be/lCl7I7png08
Vor 2 yearsTayte Sengthavy
#4 trending now!
Vor 2 yearsLiving La Vida Boca
You’re going to love it! We are obsessed with our tiny home. Can’t wait to see you learn the logistics of it all and where the road takes you next.
Vor 2 yearsCheridan Violet
I’m so excited you’ve joined the van life club. I watch like 7 different van life couples on YouTube and you guys are the only “regular travel” couple channel I watch and now you’re VANLIFERS! I want to do this so bad some day!!!
Vor 2 yearsSara Camp
absolutely amazing!! so excited to watch this new chapter unfold. also a tip for the cabinets and securing things. baskets and tupperware are gonna be your best friend 🤣
Vor 2 yearsMel
Omg I love the story of the couple who sold the van! ♥️ Congrats to them! What an amazing surprise wow. That van looks like a good purchase....happy travels!😁♥️
Vor 2 yearsEric Swann
So happy for you two. Congratulations on your purchase
Vor 2 yearstom rogers
a perfect travel adaptation for both of you. I'm excited. I love RV's and follow lots of RV youtubers. good luck!!
Vor 2 yearsBethany Ariel
So excited you two are doing this!!! Yeah for more Kara & Nate travel videos :D Maybe you'll move your van to Europe & explore.... It would be awesome to have a full tour of the van now to see before & after footage.
Vor 2 yearsAndrew Saenz
Hey Kara and Nate, I love your channel it’s really inspiring!! So nice to see you buying a new van and home. Growing up we had a camper and some things I remember doing is 1 bungee jumping the food when traveling And buying backpack or camping utensils because they are compact and fit in a tiny home. I would also suggest going to a camper utility store or maybe a tiny home company to see if they have any ideas on where to buy things
Vor 2 yearsRoos 04
Kara and nate, i just want to take the opportunity to say thank You! Thank you for all your amazing videos. You guys are the best! Especially during quarantaine i have noticed to watch your video's everyday to regain a feeling of freedom and reliving our own trips from the past years. My husband and i have been together since high school just like you guys and love to travel as well. So thank you so much and stay safe! Hope the world will go back to corona free soon
Vor 2 yearsTony Bardales
We had the EXACT SAME reaction after we bought our van! Congrats and can't wait to see what y'all do next 😊
Vor 2 yearsEmilia Renee
Ahhh congrats you guys, I can’t wait for the adventures in this new home of yours !!! Will always be a dream of mine but for now I’ll enjoy the trip with you
Vor 2 yearsBluemilk
It’s basically a tiny home and it’s adorableeee I would love to own a tiny van home
Vor 2 yearsmonakayk
CONGRATS on the new van/home.Love your videos and your channel keep up the great work 👍🏻
Vor 2 yearsChris
I think the process of the two of you traveling the US and learning about van life will make for some very interesting content.
Vor 2 yearsMya Moran
Yes! Love this idea and its safe! Good on ya can’t wait to see the updates to the van and your next adventures! Hopefully you are safely social distancing
Vor 2 yearsCarefree Camper Co.
This is so awesome! We have loved your vlog for a long time, and we are currently building our van! Hope our paths cross in the future some day! Cheers to the van life!
Vor 2 yearsHandbag Diva
The stars aligned for them so that you guys could start a new chapter in your lives as well. It’s perfect! I love the shower, I could live anywhere as long as I can stay clean if there’s no facilities to use. I love the white & the subway tile.
Vor 2 yearsBigBoyStudios
So happy for you guys! can't wait for this journey
Vor 2 yearsAdventures of A+K
CONGRATS Y’ALL! Welcome to van life, we’re so excited for you! 🎉🙌🏼 We have the same layout as y’all and it has been absolutely perfect for us so far (making the bed isn't so bad and worth having that large work space!). You’re going to have the best time ever on the road and we hope we cross paths someday! If you ever need any van tips, let us know ❤️
Vor 2 yearsJoie Vincelle Rocacorba
Surely everyone's excited to watch your Journey!!! You two are doing great. Love watching your videos.
Vor 2 yearsaking032962
I've been living in a RV for two years, you might want to get at the Dollar store, they have square cloth organizers to help keep your items from shifting within your cabinets. Also silicone sticky tape on Amazon is awesome! Love watching your videos, I've been watching for two years !!
Vor 2 yearsEllen
okay i don’t say this ever but they are my favorite couple. just seem so sweet and genuine. i hope van life works out for them!
Vor 2 yearsTony
Nate: I'm not disciplined enough to make my bed. Also Nate: Gotta get up at 4:30 to run.
Vor 2 yearsBeyond Your Doorstep
Ah man this going to be THE BEST. So keen to see what you guys get up to! Congrats on beginning van life!
Vor 2 yearscoins_and_ currency
Kara and Nate - This is exciting!!!!!! We've loved watching your worldwide adventures and we love how you have adapted to all of the strange in the world by continuing your adventure in the US in a van. Can't wait to see the stories that you share with us!
Vor 2 yearsJack
What you guys do is my dream, travel, and living in a Converted van. I love watching!
Vor yearOCCULT BASS
Ok this was an amazing idea!!! Looking forward to this being a series!!! Love van life videos!!!
Vor 2 yearsAmber O’Brien
Would love to see you guys build your own!!!! But this is great too! Happy your now part of van life!
Vor 2 yearsCaroline Oliver
Y'all are so cool. I want to do exactly what your doing when I'm older!! :)
Vor 2 yearsIldiko
LOVE IT!!! Look forward to seeing how you remodel it to your liking, and can't wait to see where you will go next.
Vor 2 yearsJessica Lane
Oh. My. Gosh!!!!! My favorite videos on YouTube EVER are any of y’all’s videos or van build/van life videos...so this is practically the best collab ever lol!!!😊so excited for you guys and can’t wait to watch your new journey!
Vor 2 yearsAditi Khurana
i love how optimistic nate was when he said that by the end of the year the pandemic would be over and people would have forgotten about it...
Vor year光へ闇から
little did he know T_T
Vor 17 TageBeer in Beautiful Places
I was about to say the same thing!
Vor yearMikayla Wood
So excited for this!!! For me, international travel wasn't super attainable for me, but I can see myself doing van life!!
Vor 2 yearsZoe Maddix
I am so so so so excited for van life content! My fav youtubers taking on a challenge that I am dying to take on as well!❤️
Vor 2 yearsLiving Style Productions
Gorgeous couple in a beautiful van , can't wait to see another surprise soon.
Vor 2 yearsCome Together
Your journeys around the world are absolutely amazing.
Vor yearSteve Ram
CONGRATS! Discovered you during the pandemic and we have been binge watching your videos! Lol! Thanks for sharing! You guys provide such entertainment and positivity. Really enjoy you channel! Enjoy the new van! God bless!
Vor 2 yearsWalk With Me Tim
I think we have all spent more time on YouTube during lockdown lol
Vor 2 yearsBenson
Congrats with an awesome travel experience 👍 a good investment could be a Thule roof mounted awning for stops. That’s perfect for the sprinter and gives you some shade when necessary 😎😎
Vor 2 yearsTony Perrin
Such a brilliant transition into a new era of travel vlogging. You have been wanting to travel the US and show all of us what your home country has to offer, and now you can do it right from the comfort of "Home!" Look forward to the vids. Side question - where can I find the vlogs of you traveling my home country of Canada in the Ford Sprinter?
Vor 2 yearsjoe the geezer
you two are the best ever, due to lockdown i've watched your vlogs everyday, it's clear everywhere you go the locals fall in love with you both. I look forward to next part of your journey
Vor 2 yearsGabe West
The lockdown was pointless
Vor 10 MonateKels And Jay
Ahh how exciting, congrats guys! Hope to see you on the road!! :)
Vor 2 yearsmyra guillou
I watch Eamon and Bec, as well as other van life channels and I'm so excited for you guys to join that community! Have fun! I really want to travel in a van when I'm older too!
Vor 2 yearshihideho
If you want to remodel your bed, so you don't have to convert it everyday, have a look how Eamon & Bec did there's . . . they kept the bed longways but had part of it that turned into a lounge back!
Vor 2 yearsAlonso Hidalgo Amat y León
This is so great. I'm really happy for you guys. This IS a new chapter
Vor 2 yearsSunnyG
Great couple, all the best with the van/new home and the new adventures!
Vor 2 yearsAnush Thiyagu
U guys r such great inspiration 👌 much love always !! Enjoy ur new home !
Vor 2 yearsKathryn White
I'm so excited for you guys! I can't wait to do this someday too!
Vor 2 yearsJim G
Since international travel seems to be problematic for the next year or so, I have also considered becoming a road warrior for a while. In my opinion, a professionally built Class B or Class C RV makes more sense than a self modified van. Prices of used RVs really aren’t that bad. Did you look into that option, and if so, why did you select the home-built version?
Vor 2 yearsChelsea
“Stay away we’re doing this alone!!!” 😅😂 I love you both!!! So excited for this next adventure!
Vor 2 yearsMendy Edson
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home/vehicle. I look forward to your new adventures. Take care Mendy
Vor 2 yearsSkyler Sepulveda
ugh i love you guysss, i can’t wait to watch y’all grow and continue to travel🥳🥳😂🥺🤞🏼🤞🏼
Vor 2 yearsAlexis Chateau
I love how excited you guys are, especially Nate. This is how excited I was in July when I bought my FJ Cruiser for mild overlanding. Also, perfect timing. You got in and out of Georgia right before Kemp started the new butt end of his sh!t show! 😂
Vor 2 yearsLily Jones
When I saw the title I way like “NO WAY” I am sooo excited for this new chapter!
Vor 2 yearsamber Isabel
I'm so excited to see all the adventures you're gonna go on in the van :)
Vor 2 yearsTwisty Christie
I am sooo looking forward to watching your trips on this van!! Very happy for you, I hope this van is ready. 😉
Vor 2 yearsShauka Hodan
Gorgeous couple in a beautiful van , can't wait to see another surprise soon.
Vor 2 yearsalida flus
Gorgeous couple in a beautiful van , can't wait to see another surprise soon.
Vor 2 yearsAva C
I love how you guys found another way to travel
Vor 2 yearsSimply Maicey
So excited to see the future videos and adventures in this van!!!!
Vor 2 yearsMadelaine Westerfield McGuffey
I’m so so excited about this next chapter for you guys!
Vor 2 yearsvuyi
You guys are quite literally, living the dream.
Vor yearJessica Kearns
I'm so excited what you will do with the van! I watch a few YouTubers that travel in a van and its always exciting to see where they go!
Vor 2 yearsmadelyn newsom
i just love kara and nate. over quarantine my mom and i have watched all of their old vlogs!!! (we are from nashville too♥️)
Vor 2 years