I bought 1 Patagonia jacket & now I'm watching these videos.......Please Help

“It’s safer than you think it is, and people will surprise you.” Wow. I felt that.

I am a lady who is traveling all around in Europe about five months every year, with my car and caravan..Started on the age of 57 and now ten years later, still traveling and still enjoying going away...Yes, it is sometimes lonely however, at the campsites were I do stay for the nights, I mostly do meet nice people admiring that I am doing this on my own...Still going strong so still going on...!!

The story of the previous owners breaks my heart. The man had a dream, and wasn't encouraged to pursue it.

6:39 that touch of apology after she accidentaly hit the van with the stick

As an introvert, this is a dream come true.

She's not solo, she's got a dog. The best companion one could ever want.

Imagine being that dog and being able to mark your territory all over the world

I like what she said at the end about being ok with solitude and being alone.

I'm sure having a HUGE German shepherd helps you feel safe too 😀

Both the Van and the Dog have a certain "German" theme.

I love the fact she has a knife on stand by and an escape plan, you can never be too careful traveling alone. Especially as a young woman. GG

when she started talking about how she didn't want to wait for the perfect job or the perfect partner to start traveling i totally burst into tears. love this!!!

"Finding home in solitude." That is it. The word "alone" is truly the sweetest word in the English language.

“Numming yourself to the experience of life”. Wow, powerful thought and excellent motivation...

I really love how humble and honest she is! Simple van, happy girl! I hope I am going to do the same one day!!

Aw! I was a young woman living in my van with my cat, travelling Canada. You reminded me so much of some of my best memories. Thank you

I like that she was sick in a grey van and so watched greys anatomy haha. Yes thanks Dylan this lady is living the life and it certainly makes us 9-5ers think again about what matters.

Almost all of what she said really hit home - seeing what others are doing, recognizing it’s not for you and not wanting to wait to live the life you want. I’m in my early 30s and I’m just starting to figure out what it is that I really want. I’ve taken quite a few cross country road trips, a couple solo. I miss being on the road and after researching van conversions I know it can be done pragmatically. Thinkin’ this lifestyle is calling my name!!

I’m working a 9-5 office job and dream of this life. It’s wonderful that you’ve just been able to go do it. That’s inspiring

your not solo if you have a Dog, Dogs are better company than people anyway.

I am 62 yrs and planning on this been married children etc etc now I am taking my time to enjoy life and seeing how you been so young had the courage inspired me more thanks for caring 🌹

I think this is a lovely lifestyle young lady. It brings me joy imagining that you might still be out there exploring and enjoying the world. God bless you and stay safe.☺️

Girl "dad, im going to live in a van isnt that great?" Dad "im buying you a puppy"

My mother has been a traveling solo in her van for 8 years. It worries me sometimes when she goes really remote places but she is having the time of her life meeting amazing people and exploring the country with out limitations of another person or possessions holding her back. #greynomad ❤

There's a lot of salt about her having money and a family that supports her...THAT'S GREAT, FORTUNATE THING. She's not on here swearing you can do it free or cheap. She had a "real" job and is able to do her thing. Be happy for her instead of looking for insane, bitter reasons to hate.

To the wonderful lassie traveling the road, I just wish to say I truly appreciated your wisdom upon being alone and what it means from a universal and living perspective. This gave me peace while taking my first steps into nomadic life. Keep truckin ✌

So inspiring!! Such a mature young woman. Clearly she can do this off/on if she wants to.. doesn't had to be forevermore. Huge respect.

I am amazed at all the shit people are saying about her. However she is getting it together is her path, whether backed up by parents or savings or whatever. We all have to figure out our own way to do what we want regardless of our financial situation. I enjoyed her attitude about how she is doing her thing and how she appreciates being out in nature. Take away what you can from her or anyone's experience and what you can apply to your life and leave the rest. Do Your Own Thing The Best Way You Can...

BUT WHERE DO PEOPLE GET THE MONEY to do all of this?? When they take time after college to "get to know themselves"

Your life is so beautiful 😍.. Thank you so much for sharing about your solo traveler 🙏🏼🙏🏼..Keep traveling ❤️

Very inspiring, I wish I'd been brave enough to do that in my 20's.

This girl is awesome, killing it out there with herself and her dog. I hope to one day do something similar!

When I divorced, I took a six month criss-cross of the U. S. with my german Shepherd in a Honda CRV. I'm now planning a two year journey following craft shows to stay financed. Once I've had enough, I can live in my (likely bus) conversion while I build my final home, where I'll retire. I still have my trusted companion, but I'm not sure he'll make that trip, his health is starting to fail. He was the best travel companion ever, perfect company, not one complaint out of him and I was never afraid with him along. I will always have at least one dog.

I like that you said you were depressed and everything was gray, then you said you were also watching Grey's Anatomy...another gray.

This video inspired me so much when I watched it a few years ago, now I’m full time in my little converted van and loving it. 💗

German girl and her German Shepard awesome.

How are all the van dwellers such incredibly beautiful people

Her lovely message at the end is so important 💜

I've noticed that the comment section of people traveling and living out of their rigs is extremely positive. I love the aura of conversations that the listeners are having. It's a rare thing to see on UKposts, and gives me the confidence to pursue this lifestyle.

She is such a great role model for those who are single and want to live life to the fullest!!

Every one of these van videos 'the dad' is responsible for modifying the inside?!?! Where do said-dad's come from and can I have one?!

Seeing where Alex is now and re-watching this video is even more inspiring too. She has truly touched so many lives with her journey in van life!

This was the first video I watched when thinking of converting to a van and It inspired me to do the same! I've honestly lost a little hope since then because of this whole pandemic but as soon as it's over I'll be buying a van just you see!

I have lived in my van for 6 years. kinda got forced into it when reception hit. I totally understand what it's like. it's not all fun and games but at least I'm not on the street. I also work out of mine which it's self has been a big task. but to all those people who live in houses who frown on people like van dweller i say engoy the prisons of staying in one place. I hope this girl continues to enjoys the freedoms that van can give.

You're a very wise young lady! You answered my biggest concerns about traveling alone. I'm a 47 year old widow and tired of trying to get along with people who don't deserve my time. I want to travel, but don't like to fly. I know people all over the US!

Enjoy your dad while you still have him. I lost mine way to soon and wish I could go back in time and spend more time with him. Great video!

I admire this young lady and others like her living off the grid. It's definitely not my kind of life style but different strokes for different folks. 🤗👏🏽🙏🏾

I've seen ppl really live in a van because they could not afford, the pay check is not enough. "Financial freedom is my only hope"

In 1994 I bought a 1982 VW Westfalia Camper with two friends from a family near Paoli, Pensylvania. She had 12000 miles on the clock and the plastic was still on the stove, the fridge and sink had only been lightly used. We spent the next 3 months travelling 14000 miles across 27 States... Her name was Penny! Thank you for making this... I love that you travel with your pup!

So true! The closing remarks. Such a great video.

I am seriously thinking of doing this, thank you for this video

Who else is here from jenelle and Alfredo vlogs 😂😂

Sometimes we stumble across some people on UKposts and watch a few minutes of their video and by the end we are hoping so many great things for their future cause they're just so nice. This girl has such a good energy! Be happy, Alex!

Glad to know you practice safety and have great relationship with your parents 😊. You are most real about female van life. Thanks.

She's a very lovely person. I love her outlook on life. The very end where her and her dog are sitting taking in the view is beautiful.... It's like puppy dog appreciates the awesome scenery too! Love it! Safe and happy travels to you.... Cheers!

I hope this inspires some of you ladies out there!

Thank you VERY much for using our song 'Brave' in here!

6:44 -These words really struck home with me. thumbs up.

I just realised my wife might have a same plan as she suddenly told me that she wanted a VW van.

I love watching you with your beautiful dog. I lost my GS four years ago and am still grieving. Enjoy him while you can. They are great companions, as you know.

regardless..........she is awesome and i envy her life .....she gets to do what she wants and enjoy the planet ..........we are only here once.

Really enjoyed this video and learning more about you and your adventures. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

My hat goes off to this lady she is definitely a true warrior to take on life in such a way! Going to all those beautiful places I love the German Shepherd be safe God bless!!!

Thank you. I went solo when I was in my 50s about 20 years ago and it was the most exotic exciting thing. Only one time did I not feel safe and that was poor planning. Don't stay in jobs you think are temp but you hate. Ten years later you will still hate the job!!

I LOVE this :)) I too am a solo female van dweller w my doggie living an AMAZING life, THRIVING and doing everything everyone else does aaaand i don't have to pay rent! also being able to sleep in an urban neighborhood one night and then wake up on a 7,000 ft cliff above the grand canyon in your own cozy bed a few days later is ummm, heaven. to sleep at the beach fall asleep to waves crashing and to wake up in the same spot watching the sunrise while sipping on a steaming cup of coffee in your pajamas, i mean, how is the whole world not doing this? i understand the fear and i also understand the nature of limiting belief structure The loneliness bit is interesting, for me and where i am, I don't ever feel that way. I believe you could be lonely if you lived in a van or a non moving home. it depends on where you are in your mind and how you choose to perceive your life. Are you lonely or are you solidly thriving in your aloneness? i still hang out with my friends, go to work and do everything the same except that when i go home its to my moveable home not to one thats stuck in one place. id go nuts if i stayed in one place. Nomad blood is in a select few of us and this is a way that you see it expressed. #waterpeople thank you for this video. beautifully done brother and thank you for your story sister

This inspires me! I’m working on my van now and I’m so excited to get on the road this year. Love and blessings!

Absolutely mature editing, Dylan!

No woman should ever be afraid of being alone or facing solitude. This was me 30 years ago.

Top TIP Try a piece of bungee cord around the canvas of your pop top, it will tuck it in automatically instead of you having to tuck it in

I have a Vanagon Westy now and have owned two others. Pull the canvas in as you lower the poptop. This keeps it in the van. If it gets poked back in like you are doing it now, after it’s lowered, it will still get wet during weather. It takes a minute longer, but the canvas is then inside the rig, not just stuffed in from the outside. I’ve never had my canvas get wet doing it this way in 100s of nites out. Also, if it gets wet while the top is popped, be sure and dry it out, by popping th top when the weather clears, asa you can and it will last for decades.

6:44 is so inspiring this is exactly the position Im in right now, people like you who just take the step to vanlife are so amazing and wonderfull I can only immagine the ammount of freedom. Thank you so much for these videos! :))

This video is badass all around.

So proud of you young lady. Keep living your best life. I love watching all these van conversions, the traveling n the simple life. Wished I could have done this at some point in my life. Good luck.

Thanks for sharing your experience! It really inspired me! Best wishes from Brazil!

You are amazing. Great inspiration. Thank You!

It's nice to see someone so grounded and happy.

This girl is such a braveheart! 💪

This is so inspiring 👏🏼🙌🏼❤️

Very cool. Inspiring. Hope you can carry on this fantastic lifestyle for many years.

I appreciate your honesty and reassurance that women can life the Vanlife alone n harmoniously. We can be safe n secure on the road alone. I took a roadtrip alone to Florida from Michigan; It was the most awesome experience I've ever had. As being a loner; I discovered how a lot of my strengths and weaknesses. I had a lot of freedom and self-determination. I had no one to hold me back from doing exactly what I wanted/needed to do with myself by myself and for myself. I cherish my "Me Time". Thank you for sharing your life of freedom. 😊

Such a well edited video Dylan.

This is one of my favorite videos of all time that is on youtube. It is so magical.

A Gift of the Road!! Love that💖

K I litteraly loved how real this girl was. This vid was great

Hi Dylan. Please tell Alex that she will want a bungycord to fix the tent sticking out underneath the pop top roof when it's closed; tie the cord around the tent about halfway between the van and the rooftop, it needs to be tight enough for the tent to be pulled in when lowering the top. This is a great help on my van Best regards Henrik from Denmark

I love this! Must of watched this so many times. Just moved into mine during lockdown

I purchase a diesel pusher and drove full-time for 7 and 1/2 years with my little Maltese dog just the two of us a great lifestyle I met wonderful people throughout the United States and Canada and congratulations you doing a really good thing it's very educational you meet great people beautiful sights no constraints it's a fantastic lifestyle. thank you for your post

Very cool, I admire you. I'm happy to see that you have your dog with you. He's a great companion and good for security.

This is so inspiring to me. I've always wanted to live off a van for a year after high school, but I can already see my parents and grandma especially, telling me to not go through that path and study right away.

What a message at the end of the video. You made my heart smile. I admire you !

I love your van, I’m a teacher and I’m gonna try this in a year or so! Looking so forward to it! In the meantime I’m looking for a great van like yours!

Loving your content recently Dylan, Happy New Year!!

I feel most people should take a gap year BEFORE college to get to know themselves rather than after college. College is expensive.

This is awesome! You get one chance, live it to it's fullest. Love the VW! ✌💕

That beautiful dog is your protector..... The dog pretty protective

I have noticed when I watch these videos and they feature men I never see any negativity (it's all bro comments) but every time it's a woman people (men) are so mean! You don't have to be insecure and feel invalid because a woman is doing something independently of men. You still have value. Quit being so damn sensitive. Spread the love!

So my wife is a truck driver and Ive learned a lot of safety tips with her being that her second home is a truck .... QUICK TIP Take the seat belt and wrap it around the door handle (if there’s one ) it will prevent anyone trying to pry open the door . 💕

Thank you so much ! You have inspired me to travel solo ( with my dog) . I have been dreaming about doing this for 5 years! It’s about time I do it!! ❤️🐾🐾🙏🏻