Hey Riley. I'm a junior college student set to graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering in May 2025. Exciting I guess, but man, I really don't know how much I want to do this. Everyone around me is doing internships, joining the workforce, pursuing master's degrees, etc. I'm frightened. I don't think I'm ready. I feel like life is moving so fast, and there are so many things I never knew I'd be experiencing for the last time. In the past few months, as people have been pressuring me to get ready for the real world, it has made me want to break away from it even more. That's how I happened upon your page. You've inspired me greatly and I would love to travel and film, and share my experiences, just as you do. I've decided that after I graduate, I'm gonna take a year and live out of my car. I'm selling my sedan, and I've found a green 2000 Honda CR-V that I'm planning to buy and live out of. This decision is largely due to the inspiration you've given me. So thank you.
@leadu2success851
17 күн бұрын
Hey friend, hope you are traveling right now. I must say that I couldn't agree with you more. However I am from a country which is generally poor I must started working even before University ended. I am in Computer Science industry, can I say happy engineer? Not really. Now after 4 years of working I got caught with working life and fixing home and everything else. Now I am like a machine, in a routine of doing same every day with occasional weekend trips with dog and wife, but those are not really true adventures. The more routines you have time just flies and you are all caught up with emails, working life, calls with some repairs man, calls to arrange this or arrange that, and at the end your emotional and physical strength is very low to actually go for something more interesting. On the other side you are thinking okay but how to make money then if I chase an adventure? I mean if you with social media angle you again are caught up in posting regulary, editing etc. I am not sure honestly but I know that life is craziest then ever and it is going very very fast.
@nicholasd101
4 ай бұрын
I live in Washington, and am saving for a vehicle to test the waters of this lifestyle by going on regular trips. It's awesome that you took the final step and did it. It does seem a little daunting to me but I know the rewards are worth it. I live near Woodland and Cougar and do a lot of camping in the spring and summertime. If you're ever in the area it would be awesome to meet up and do a camp or hike in my area. I know a few cool spots and plan to explore it all.
@titandoomshop
4 ай бұрын
what kind of car you tryna get ? I'm thinking of rav4s or crv
@Wellssshhhhh
4 ай бұрын
Your best video to date Riley! The pacing, the music, your cinematography, thank you for such a great watch. Can't wait to see you blow up on youtube!
@BlueShadow923
4 ай бұрын
That was a beautiful video. I love your fun and positive attitude. Happy early birthday! Be careful so we can continue to enjoy your adventures. This helps me get through the winter. I have a few more years of the 9 to 5 desk job before I can go full time. I am currently the once a month weekend warrior. I have visited 12 states in the Midwest over 3 years in my Ram Promaster. Thanks for the journey.
@ChristianSchaffer
4 ай бұрын
This was awesome, agree with everything you shared here. Also love the drone footage
@Vanisl4runner1
4 ай бұрын
I’ve been living in a cabin for a year now. It’s great, there’s a washer and dryer, a huge fridge, heat, woodstove…. A COUCH. I love it….. but mostly I feel like a piece of me is lost. I’m seriously thinking of renting a shop instead, so I can continue building my overland rig, and go back to Vanlife.
@RileyMonthule
4 ай бұрын
I love the idea of getting a cabin one day but yeah I think having the ability to travel will be something I’ll always want. Happy to have found something I love doing so much.
@4runnerTrent
4 ай бұрын
Post more! I’ve been binge watching the past 3 days watching since you bought the van!
@honeyiroam
4 ай бұрын
dude! what a beautiful intro. love the cinematography. just subscribed!
@sigreddasparks16
4 ай бұрын
Loved the music and the views!! Thanks for sharing it with us! 🙏🏽
@HALEN_Adventures
4 ай бұрын
Love the opening scenes. I also love that area to which I have been to and have some Drone footage and photos. I have been full time since 2018 and love it.. even though I still have a full time job, I take advantage of my weekends and take several extended trips every year.
@ambergaddy3672
4 ай бұрын
One of my favorite van lifers. Love the video.
@ivan1wolf
4 ай бұрын
I like this style of video very nice and thought out with the continued taking and the change of views along with the scenery. I live full time in my travel trailer, been 6 years, just added a large cap to the back of the pick up so I can use it for the remote places I can’t take the whole travel trailer. Keep it up.
@ambohouse
4 ай бұрын
Love the video. And love seeing vanlife in some oldschool rigs. Hoping to be doing the same in my 1979 ambulance soon. Have spent the last month in my driveway living In it as a test
@earthtokrissy
4 ай бұрын
wow the video beginning of this video's cinematography is so beautiful!
@weekendwithernie
4 ай бұрын
Dude this is incredible. The footage was spectacular, and the way you told the story through so many cuts in the beginning is so hard for those of us in the youtube-know. Way, way cool - you didn't just try to do the cinematic thing, you nailed it!
@lda7473
4 ай бұрын
The different experiences you get to share & see from your perspective is priceless...It's what everyone dreams of, instead of stuck in 9-5 cubicle w/ a mundane type of repeated tasks. There's always a tradeoff fr city life vs nomadic/organic-nature life; but humanity is meant to reconnect back to nature, bcuz that's what who we are, we're meant to care for our world/Mother Nature -the only home we have & must cherish/care for it. Glad you've made that Quantum jump...Thank U for inspiring & keep on creating, w/ your truth. Safe Travels always. Fan from CA.
@millsman19
4 ай бұрын
Love yer vids, always keeps me grounded and dreaming of a similar trip. Life is what happens when you don’t plan every little thing! Cheers
@greennarrowboater707
4 ай бұрын
Wise words . Great video ✌
@suzannebuckspan2373
4 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎉
@kellmarktv
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video, nice editing 👌🏽 lovely content. Watching from NYC (expensive) if i could i would van.
@pgapieper
4 ай бұрын
awesome footage, thanks for the insight!
@stockarboy
4 ай бұрын
Glad you are getting the views and subscribers you deserve.
@GF-pc5bt
4 ай бұрын
Happy early birthday !
@chebar.
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery! I'm envious.
@princesstrojan740
4 ай бұрын
Great music choice 👌
@Jons-truck
4 ай бұрын
Really enjoying your videos mate, you definitely have some stunning scenery over there!
@kimpatella1606
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery!!!
@mdmixed7163
4 ай бұрын
This video is BEAUTIFUL
@KunderscoreG3
4 ай бұрын
Me, hearing the first note of 'Deep End': HOLLY HUMBERSTONE 😭😭😭!!!!!
@AlexKolipinski
4 ай бұрын
You’re right. It stinks only having a few weeks vacation per year. Recently the best memories I’ve had have been on my Honda element meets all over the country.
@clnt_won
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@user-ri9xd8li8v
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video love the seanic views
@shannondavis8113
4 ай бұрын
Great Video!!
@jamesfearon1998
4 ай бұрын
Without real problems we make things up and become miserable - great statement!
@titandoomshop
4 ай бұрын
so what i got was just food shopping hehe .. can't wait
@jakefischer8281
4 ай бұрын
Have you every considered a basket roof rack? I plan to use the part above the side door for a big steel toolbox for storage
@bootsoutdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hello Riley…the places you travel to do you have to use 4 wheel drive in your van very often ? Keep up the good work …we love your videos
@shaunmccaw2911
4 ай бұрын
What engine do you have in it sounds awesome
@eddiesosa2510
4 ай бұрын
Have you done a video on monthly expenses?
@grahamdoescher7229
4 ай бұрын
What do you do for work? I’m gonna live in a van next year but it will be at college so I won’t be able to always be on the move like you.
@RideWithAnthony
4 ай бұрын
Are you in New York I saw your van
@yariav
4 ай бұрын
It is your time!!! Normal People Worry me!
@papercraneblog
3 ай бұрын
I go to the store and gym every day anyways so it's fine for me :)
@fishface6247
4 ай бұрын
Why does it have to end?
@tumbledrilo
4 ай бұрын
yo yo
@Jacob43318
4 ай бұрын
My name jeff
@Tofu_Slayer
4 ай бұрын
you should invest in a roof rack
@RileyMonthule
4 ай бұрын
Send me two thousand dollars for the one that fits the vanagon and I’ll put it on😂😂
@FlyingPigSound
4 ай бұрын
Are you on Patreon?
@RileyMonthule
4 ай бұрын
@@FlyingPigSound nah just KZitem super thanks for now. Will probably get a Patreon later down the line. Just trying to grow my community first 💪.
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