I'm an old retired truck driver. I also did a tour in the Navy in the seventies. I've been a lot of places and interacted with a lot of people. I am moved by your courage and humility. All lot of people get knocked down and give up. You got up. You inspire people to get up and be who your heart wants you to be. May the spirits light your path and protect you on your journey. You are not alone.

"The heart is a good compass". Loved that. As someone 73 and just a poor pensioner I'm stuck in my apartment in Canada and my times living in Panama, Ecuador and Mexico are now over so I enjoy your travels vicariously. Add that you are a stunningly beautiful and wise girl whose words always inspire me and I am certainly a big fan. Thank you.

As a 30 year car guy whose time has been spent in service, I was very impressed at your ability to recognize a problem that could get worse, find the source of the issue and do a temporary (and effective) emergency repair. I have been watching your channel for several years and have watched all your videos. It has been wonderful to watch you grow as a person, you are definitely not the same person you were when you started the channel. I wish you many blessings - cheers!

Most truck drivers will lend a helping hand if you need one. And if sketchy. There is alway at least 50 others that will look out for you. Love you videos stay well.

This video really struck a cord with me. Won't get into it,but thank you just what I needed to hear. ( Struggling)

That last part of your video was really touching. I'm sure you are helping alot of people with your story. Keeping the dream alive 1 day at a time. Ty

You sound like a great person. You've learned the lessons of a happy life. Challenges are always just around the corner but you have the right attitude to persevere. Good luck down the road.

That was a really great message and I’m proud of you for not giving up on yourself. Amazing how being able to appreciate creation can help you keep your dreams alive. Seek peace and pursue it-seek the truth and you will find it. Stay blessed ❤️

I love the way you think, I love your insights, and your self-reflections. I wish I'd have had half the self-awareness you do when I was your age. Keep exploring, keep pushing, and please keep the videos coming. Thank you!

I always watch your travels and adventurous van life. Take care and stay safe always along with your travel buddy 😊

LIFE IS ABOUT LIVING! Not just existing, but to feel, see, smell, hear and to touch the experience of everything. You have shared your lifes adventures with us all and I speak for many...THANK YOU. God bless and keep you safe. Looking forward to your next andenture!!

God bless your journey. You are beautiful and inspiring. I’m a trucker and know how it is to travel all over the states and anywhere in between. Truly wish I had someone like you in my life that shares that passion for traveling. Take care and really love following along on your adventures on the bus. I send a big hug and greetings from Florida ❤ 🌹🤠

Bless you dear girl. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Great video! Thanks for making it. :) I grew up in the northwest and the shots of Mt Rainier area bring back the memories.

I just found you a couple days ago and am binge watching. You are so inspirational, strong, smart and lovely. I love your adventurous soul!

Stumbled upon your posting and was totally hooked by your honesty, tenacity and openness. If I had to sum it up in a single word: INSPIRATIONAL! I’ve just subscribed and can’t wait to watch all the ones I have missed, and the ones yet to come. You Go Girl!

Absolutely love the decor really nice the way it's done keep that tire pressure checked be careful.

Great job on this! And perfect message at a perfect time for me… thanks for the motivation 👍🚐🚐

Another great video Lyss. My internal 12 volt battery was depleated, and as usual, after watching, I'm back up to 13 volts! Okay, that sounded odd, but given your solar panel issue, I thought I would use an analogy that tied into your situation. You have grown so much over the past few years and you've got the soul of someone much older. That's a good thing. Enjoy your time back home and thanks for reminding me of why the good fight is worth it. ❤

You are awesome! I have to admire your determination and now enjoying the fruits of your labor 👏

You are so brave, beautiful and encouraging! I just love everything about you. I am a newly divorced mother of two boys. I am 43 years old and am just now being thrown into a TON of responsivity alone. I have taken two incomes worth of bills overnight. I am also homeschooling my 15 year old and runny my small business' from home. I get OVERWEHLED a lot! And am often unsure how I will get everything paid. I watch your videos as I am working from my laptop a lot, and love all the advice, and encouragement you give. You inspire me to keep moving and to step back from it all and look at the bigger picture. Life is amazing! I am beyond blessed to have my own home, have two amazing boys, and to be able to own my own business! I to am brave, beautiful and will also encourage my self to bust my ass and build my business so that I can build a life for my babies! Thank you for everything! I get so excited when I see you post a new video. I love you and Rio! I am so proud of you! God bless!

The things you do and the places you go is truly amazing your a beautiful woman with outlook on life to be free and roam places you've never seen and you return home to a quiet place is what you are just amazing watching you live is awesome. Thanks for sharing your video and thoughts enjoy watching you ❤️

Thanks for the reminder to "keep the dream alive"! I definitely needed to hear that!

OMG girl!! You are such an inspiration!! I am a month off of my nomad test drive in my Element and you have been so insanely inspiring for me. ❤

Enjoyed your post here. My Wife and I like that you showed the Love's Shower, because we have a Sprinter Van that we are getting ready to start travelling in. This helped with knowing what is out there. My wife liked your decorations and art in the bus.

This was worth the wait to see. I personally don't know too many people at your age who could accomplish the things your've done already. Being on your own on the bus for 5 years then the purchase of your home I'm in awe of the courage. I'm 63 and I have more time behind me than in front of me now and I wish I could have done the same thing as you but my path was certainly different. Thats why its great to see your videos I love the places you go to and your friend are just the best support team. The rowmance thing is going to all fall into place in time. Oh and I loved the fact you didn't edit the sneeze out of the video. - All The best to you and Rio

What a life ur living! I am currently finishing a 2 yr plan n about to embark on the next phase which is buying n remodeling a van n travel trailer to begin a journey similar to the one u have been on. I love the way ur living n the authenticity u have embraced. Traveling on ur own to meet ur destiny head on whatever it maybe. U have the pioneer spirit that helped build this country. Hope u find peace n nothing but blessings as u travel ur path ❤

What an awesome truck, love the interior, be safe and have fun out there 😊

Thanks so much for this one, Alyssa. 💛

Thanks for the inspiration . I was totally clueless about the truckstop showers. Those are pretty sweet.

Your video just popped up on my feed and iv just watched it and wanted to just say "Excellent, you go girl 👏 ",,im now going to sub you and binge watch the start of your New Life Adventure. Dave,A Brit motorcyclist living in Germany ✌

Great video & very inspiring words that should make us all realize what is truly important. Thanks for sharing.

I know how you feel. Your living out of you bus, using Solar and propane enjoying your life offgrid. I live my life in a tiny 11'x15' cabin using Solar, haul water, heat with wood and use an outhouse. We both enjoy being free from the norm. Enjoy the rest of your life.❤

Young lady, 1st time watching your video. Whether you know it or not, you are an inspiration to so many people. You are so awesome to take us along and share your dreams and aspirations. I have 3 daughters that are grown and on their own and I miss them everyday especially my youngest still single and not so sure which road to take. Your video showed up on my feed and I watched you till end. You touched my heart young lady. I wish my youngest daughter had your guts. I want to leave you with this Irish poem. MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK. MAY THE SUNSHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE AND THE RAIN FALLS SOFTLY UPON YOUR FIELDS, AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND. 🤗👏💐🌺🌿🙏

Way to go! Live your dream. I think having a place to call home is important..you can put down roots and make connections. You'll always have an escape but have a haven to return to!

I love your videos they speak to me and motivate me to be better than who I am and to reach for the stars no matter how far they may be. I always wanted to come to Montana and I knew that one day no matter what it would happen. I never gave up on my dream and now that dream is a reality I cannot tell you how happy I am how blessed I am to finally found home here on Earth. I watch your videos because they're and inspiration you can always achieve what you dream about no matter how long it takes or how many obstacles are in your way you can achieve what you dream!!! I'm going to continue dreaming and believing and I hope you do too! You are such an inspiration to achieve! 💖

Excellent video with a wonderful message, thank you!

This is the first time I have seen your channel. I started my business life at 14 and had several businesses over the years, 3 wives adopted kids and so on, but never took the time to do what you are doing. I feel like my life is gone and I never saw much of anything - nothing but work. Your doing it right. I wish I could have done what you are doing. I hope your life continues on the way you want it to. I admire you! PS I love your beautiful eyes !!

Its an art what you do. Your videos have emotion, beautiful scenery, a little drama, and a lot of times, a happy ending. We all struggle. Some more than others. But, like you said, You gotta keep the dream alive. it up to us to get there.

You should really be proud of yourself. You are amazing. Thank you for a great video with mixed fun and word of wisdom. Ron from Sweden

Good for You! I traveled through you state in my MH and it was a beautiful trip👍

Your bus comes from a school right near me! Fun to see it on the video. All the best on your journey as you follow your dreams and see where life (and the road) leads you!

You're an amazing spirit. Let your light shine on this dark dark world! Wish I was on the road like you. Easy travels.

Beautiful Lyss

I am 56 years old and have been all over the U.S., but not like this. You are amazing and I wish I could have done the same. Life just takes you where you want to go or sometimes you take it where its goes. You are amazing. Keep it up.

Thank you, that was so inspiring! And you are absolutely Lovely! 😊

I love what you say about the mindset to accomplish our dreams! I'm a little lost at the moment and have abandoned my goal. So I understand

Lockwashers for future reference. Locktite also but can be a pain to remove them if you need to. Also, only black zip-ties are resistant to UV and will last a LOT longer.

THIS, this is the video I’ve been waiting so long from you, I for one am so happy for you after how far you’ve come.

Thanks for the beautiful and inspiring video. I love the happy ending ❤

Lovely share again, thank you for the inspiration and bless you. holding ....holding on

You are amazing!!!! An inspiration to all.

You are truly amazing, Shower’s are so clean and safe, Rawr 🐯 safe travel always 😊

I don't know how you got in my feed, but I'm sure happy you did. What a wonderful story you have, and I love your attitude. You have to hit a Bucc-ees for overnighting! 🙂

That was amazing! You are truly Blessed ❤❤

Life is beautiful, enjoy it. I enjoy watching you enjoy life as well and find yourself. As I try to find myself, thank you. Love and light

You're amazing!!! Much love from Pittsburgh, PA

I really like how honest you are with your like experiences and how you overcame your hardships. One tip for you on the road and showering at a truck stop, get yourself some cheap flip flops to wear when showering because the floor may look clean but they are infested with germs and I don’t want you to have any issues.

Im gonna hang in there and keep making progress on my bus iv had for over 4 years. thank you

Bless you! The morning sneeze...lol...

Another beautiful inspiring video, thank you so much

I drove a truck for many years, Utah is my favorite state so beautiful, and the North West too, I'd like to go back and do what you do, enjoy where your for awhile, good luck 😉

Thatbwas a good one, Lyss. Def hit on things Ive been dealing with. Cheers to you and to keeping it aluve long enough.

When you are young you have dreams. When you are a 72 year old geezer like me who made it through one heart attack a Sepsis infection that almost killed me and a cancer survivor you don't have to worry about following dreams anymore I live through the dreams of my daughter and grand children. Glad you follow yours and it takes you where you want to be. Good health and happiness to you.

I'm very proud of yu because this is where you start life allover again so yu have a new fan and I will watch all your journeys

I came across your channel very chilling video nice to see the scenery and your ability to innovate with repairing the solar panel with zip straps good job. I will be watching more often. :-)

Another great visit with you in your Dream Life of just being Happy all ( most ) of the time. TAKE CARE and ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE

What a lovely video. Thank you for the inspiration. You are magnificent. ❤

Well done kiddo. You're great. Live life and be safe. I love your dog!! And your truck

Hats off to ya! You're living the dream. I also built a fifth wheel and figured on traveling and camping with it living on the go. But It was too heavy for the truck LOL Anyways I live in a RV park now but enjoy the outdoors. Going hunting this fall. You are a critical thinker and will have no road bumps you can't overcome. Have a great day. Thanks for sharing

You go girl!! Thanks for taking me with you on this video!

I want to thank you for inspiring this 61 year old man to hit the open road on his own, and for showing me the courage to carry on thru all the troubles life has thrown at me. I am an East coast guy, love the history the east has to offer, it is time I experienced life to the fullest, hope one day our paths will cross and we can share a bottle of nice wine to gether, my treat.

You’re such a beautiful soul. That’s why you’re blessed. 😇

Yes, always a beautiful view! 😊

Wow. Amazing video. You ARE living the dream 👏🏻 you seem to be very well grounded. Safe travels and thanks,for sharing your adventures 🤗👨🏼‍🚒

❤absolutely love ur videos and how positive you are thank you

Seen the Vermont plates! Had to subscribe. Good luck on your journey

Lyss, I can not get enough of the song, Empty. Thank you for this. 😘

When the mountain (Rainier) was out, we would also refer to the view as Vitamin R. Good for what ails ya.

Your house is beautiful. Thank you for your video.

Zip ties for win! Always carry some on my motorcycle. Now to get that AC fixed. Glad you made it home. Dream wood is a perfect name for your home. ❤

I love too many things about this video to list. Keep rocking. This is the life. Would love talk over lunch about your journey

6:59 Be sure to snug up the screws that hold it all together. See the one on the left. It is showing signs of movement. See the dust/dirt stains around the head? The one on the right hasn’t moved, it’s clean.

You can use a a ratchet strap to hold the panels down. Would be a good idea to keep a few of them in your camper.

I should be heading to Lake Tahoe/Reno soon. Wish I could've seen y'all. 😎🤠

Alyssa well done and i am from Aus and first time viewer to your videos. It is so very true in what you said in your last words find yourself and who you are . We do not do this enough throughout our journey in life untill kicked i the backside for some times no reason than we deserved it to take stock of where we are. I wish you all the very best and hope you have found your place in this World and have the vision to see any obstacles that arise along this way. Keep smiling as it is kinda cute. Aussie Bob.

Wow nice bus and saw the dog had to watch the video and you're awesome happy trails

White zip ties decay quickly in the sun and brake off but the black zip ties last much longer but will decay after a certain number of years. Thanks John

Merci! une voix si apaisante avec un magnifique sourire ;) Keep Going merci

Bless you!

I was at Mt rainier on August 2nd. I would have been so happy to see you ❤

Holy sheepskin that's a cool bus/camper!!

Great video and be safe!!

You are such a beautiful soul, Any man would be lucky to share your adventures with You, Your smart, funny, driven, and very easy on the eyes,

You give me hope 🙏

You are such an inspiration 💚

I think you're awesome so time you're a little on the crazy side and that makes it beautiful

You are adorable as is your pup!! My cousins went to school in New Milford CT I think your bus was from their school!!

Be proud of your accomplishments. I’m building my 1st sprinter at 56yr. People who are too scared to try, fail.

Bless you lol Beautiful thank u for sharing peace in blessing to ya ! 👑💯🙏🏻✌🏻