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Jesal & Sonia
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We're Jesal and Sonia! We are currently building & living in a van, with our cat and dog. We are driving throughout the United States and visiting places that the locals recommend, but the most heart warming part of this adventure is meeting such wonderful people along the way. Follow along our journey, and comment on some stuff so we can connect - we are loving meeting you all through this community ☺️
This Made us Quit Vanlife for 30 Days | Southern Hospitality at its Finest
We’re Jesal and Sonia. We welcome you to Mt Juliet, Tennessee! We have had the most AMAZING experience with a beautiful family here. You may have seen snippets of Kathy & her son John from recent van build videos since they graciously gave us a place to work on our van. Now we finally get to show you our epic month long stay here, where we explore good places, good food, and a neighborhood that feels like home.
Just to name a few things we experienced under Kathy's wing - Geocaching, The Grand Ol Opry, McNamaras Irish Pub, Cracker Barrel, Southern Comfort Food, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Blueberry Picking Berries On The Bend, Breeden's Orchard Peach Farm, Flat Tire Diner, Capitol Theatre, Snow White Drive In, Sunflower Bake House, Needham's Nursery, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, The Incredible Christmas Place, The Village Forager Gift Shop, Sister's Whimzy Gift Shop.
👍 Like & Comment so we can connect & know you're here!
📷 Instagram: jesalandsonia
🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jesalandsonia
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🎬 UA-cam Playlists: www.youtube.com/@JesalandSonia/playlists
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#mtjuliet #Tennessee #travelvlog #nashville #vanlife #travel #vlog #southernhospitality #hiddengems
#IndianCouple #tinyhouse #pets #dogs #cats
Just to name a few things we experienced under Kathy's wing - Geocaching, The Grand Ol Opry, McNamaras Irish Pub, Cracker Barrel, Southern Comfort Food, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Blueberry Picking Berries On The Bend, Breeden's Orchard Peach Farm, Flat Tire Diner, Capitol Theatre, Snow White Drive In, Sunflower Bake House, Needham's Nursery, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, The Incredible Christmas Place, The Village Forager Gift Shop, Sister's Whimzy Gift Shop.
👍 Like & Comment so we can connect & know you're here!
📷 Instagram: jesalandsonia
🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jesalandsonia
💸 Buy us a Gallon of Gas to Support Our Vanlife Journey: ko-fi.com/jesalandsonia
🎬 UA-cam Playlists: www.youtube.com/@JesalandSonia/playlists
🥁 Subscribe for New Videos: www.youtube.com/@JesalandSonia?sub_confirmation=1
🏕️Harvest Host / Boondockers Welcome (To find unique places to stay - just like how we found Kathy’s place!)
We will earn an affiliate commission if you click our link and finalize your membership purchase!
www.harvest-hosts.com/2HC1KDL/2CTPL/
#mtjuliet #Tennessee #travelvlog #nashville #vanlife #travel #vlog #southernhospitality #hiddengems
#IndianCouple #tinyhouse #pets #dogs #cats
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The BEST Awning Upgrade for your Campervan with DIY LED Lights | Van Build
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Hi! We’re Jesal and Sonia. We upgraded to a NEW & BETTER awning than before! Our last one broke during a storm in Texas, but this actually wasn’t the worst to happen, because it allowed us to find a much better awning with EASY set up for every day use. We added some LED light strips underneath the arms, and even though it had an adhesive, we reinforced the led strip with zip ties. We ended up ...
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Hi! We’re Jesal and Sonia 👋🏽 We are FINALLY finishing our fixes and upgrades for the interior of our VAN! This is a list of things we didn’t necessarily plan for - but when you have a vintage van, they sure know how to keep you on your toes. This week we added MAGNETS so those pesky drawers stop opening while we are on the move, velcro to our window covers so they stop falling down, for extra s...
72 Hours in NASHVILLE Tennessee | Vanlife Travel Vlog
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It’s pretty 😊
Thank you! We think so too 🌸
That is majestic.
@@user-xv3yd3rd8g right?? So serene.
This is so amazing.
@@dwipchokshi4972 thank you!!
I have Simplisafe in my home, but I never thought about it in a camper, etc.! Just found your channel. I’m old 😂 and it takes a lot to impress me but I sure am impressed with the things you two have built together. Great job! 😊
Aw thank you so much for the kind words!! Yes the simplisafe helps us feel safe when we’re out on the road. :)
Beautiful ❤. May God bless and keep you all.
@@justinhill1908 thank you 🙏
What an amazing testament to how many good people exist in this world. My cousin Kathy has a heart of gold, and that she and her son John were able to meet and host Jesal and Sonia for a month in Mt. Juliet is heartwarming. I know from years of experience how wonderful the hosts are, but the travelers are equally wonderful and in this month together, they built a beautiful friendship. Looking forward to following Jesal and Sonia and of course, I will keep track of my dear cousin. We are blessed!!!
Started as friends and we became family. Ms Kathy & John truly have hearts of gold. 💛 thanks for such a positive message!
@@JesalandSonia If you make your way to the Washington DC area or Southern Virginia (Bumpass specifically), let us know. We would love to host you!
@@katiedick2401 that’s so sweet of you! We’ll definitely keep that in mind :)
🛒 Amazon Affiliate Links: (At zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize any purchase!) Cargo Locker: amzn.to/3y96aYN Rattan: amzn.to/3Yi8BCW Headliner Map: amzn.to/4bQSqzP (***We found the map on Amazon years ago but it looks like it's unavailable now! If we had to get another one we'd get something like this :)
I just learned about your video. Where did you get the map of United States you used for overhead? Good work you guys!
Hi! Thank you so much! We got it on Amazon. It looks like it's no longer available since we got it years ago.. but if we were to get something again we'd probably get something like this! amzn.to/4bQSqzP Thanks for reaching out and asking - we've updated our video's description with all the materials we used for this project :) Happy building!! Would love to see what you end up doing!
@@JesalandSonia Thank you!
omg whats that round rice type of thing? looks delicious
@@TheBrownVanlife WAIT. There’s no way you haven’t had sabudana khichdi before?! Ok. I’m making a Masala Monday video about it and I’ll make it for you for breakfast when I see you 😉
1st off Kathy has talent with the stained glass. I love the views the fireworks, food looked amazing. I haven’t ate there in years. I use to love the breakfast. Great video
@@ShaysTinyLiving she does have talent!! Aw thank you so much 🥰 we truly enjoyed being here!
Also are you talking about Flat tire’s breakfast?? Because you’re right - they do have the best breakfast there!!
Up in the clouds. ❤
Where there’s so much peace ☺️
Really beautiful I love it 😊
@@FriedriechKakuritjire glad you think so. Take a drive there if you can. So peaceful :)
That Kathy is just the best, we love her. Be safe on your travels. Thanks for coming by and picking blueberries.
@@AndyD-js5jk she absolutely is the best!!! We had the best time!
It was actually Newsies JR. that you saw at the theater, as it said on you phone. Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
@@DVaccarelli1988 Astute observation!
Like driving through Dew into Heaven. Beautiful and tranquill.
@@tcone441 yes definitely so tranquil. 💛
When yall were in Tyler,tx,yall stopped at my sister's smoothy shop,and were very nice to my mother. That is how I know about yall. Thanks for your kindness,it makes a difference. God bless yall.
Awww we miss Mimi so much! She has such a positive and beautiful personality. I hope she has been having fun on those amazing cruises she was telling us about! Thank you so much for reaching out and reminding us to continue spreading kindness. We love it & we’re so glad kindness has connected us together too. :)
Sonia and Jesal, thank you for sharing your love of adventure! It was great to meet you in person. Hope you have many more wonderful trips in 🚐Turtle. Can’t wait to hear about your next discovery 💕
Sooo wonderful meeting you too, Janet! So comforting to know you’ll be watching. Hope we cross paths again soon!
Oh my goodness, you guys are precious. You were just as much a blessing to me this past month. Keep sharing your JOY and love. You will always have a home in Tennessee. Love, your Tennessee Mama.
You’re going to make me tear up!!! Missing you so dearly. Loved our adventure we got to share together :)
I had the best time meeting this lovely couple, and Kathy is the best ambassador for Nashville! #MtJuliet #SouthernHospitality 🤠❤️
Hi Mike!!! We were so happy to meet you too! Thanks for all the love :)
*Our Mt. Juliet Recommendations:* 🌻 Food: Sunflower Bakehouse, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Flat Tire Diner, GooGoo Clusters - Nashville's Official Candy, McNamara's Irish Pub 🛒 Antique Stores: Sister's Whimzy, Cracker Barrel, The Village Forager, The Christmas Place 🤸🏽♂️ Activities: Blue Berry Picking at Berries on The Bend, Breeden's Orchard Peach Farm, Geocashing, Needham's Nursery, Grand Ol Opry
Loved being under this, it was so incredible and magical ❤😊 - this is, Riley
HI RILEY!!! Aw I’m so glad you got to experience it :) Glad you felt it was magical 💛🫶🏽
Wow, Jesai & Sonia, you two are an amazing team! I'm so impressed with your DIY skills and dedication to upgrading your RV Van Turtle. The new awning and LED lights look fantastic! I loved watching your video and seeing the transformation come together. Your hard work and teamwork are truly inspiring. Can't wait to see more of your adventures on the road! Keep shining bright and happy travels.
So appreciate your wonderful compliment 💛 We enjoyed making this happen! Enjoyed everything but the heat. 😂
Yeah. Now you can gather sunshine as you travel from, beautiful spot to beautiful spot.
Yes exactly!! Thanks for making this happen, Kathy!
My wife and I are going for our anniversary in 3 weeks. Looking forward to it.
@@longgunner7625 Awww y’all will have a GREAT time. We truly loved the live music and energy of the city!
@@longgunner7625 Feel free to message us on Instagram if you have any questions & if you hit up any of the places we did! We miss it there!
Omg! So awesome to see how it came all together in the end, so bright in the night. It’s amazing Jesal how you do these things with a temperature of 102. God sent you the rain to cool you off. Thanks to Kathy for doing the awning cover. It looks so nice. You guys rock! Sonia 17 mins!!!!!😂😂😂😂
Thank you, we think this is a fun upgrade that will be practical and also fun to have! The heat made it tough but also motivated us to get the awning installed so it cools the van and gives us instant shade whenever we want! Kathy's awning cover upgrade will help us keep this awning safe and protected for many seasons hopefully!☀ It's also fun to have these time estimations, maybe our predictions will start getting better in the future 🤣
f anyone is interested in the upgrades seen, here is a list of the items we ourselves use, and recommend! Amazon Affiliate Links: (At zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize any purchase!) Awning: amzn.to/3W3HCsf Awning Cover: amzn.to/3Y0hpNG Awning LED Strip: amzn.to/4cC6XAv Roof Flood Lights: amzn.to/3S7uIIe (2 Pack) amzn.to/3WmumQE (4 Pack) LED Lightbar: amzn.to/3LlEbYG Patio Outdoor Rug: amzn.to/3Y1ti5S
This is a great video. Informative yet fun. Jesal you still amaze me at how you can figure all the electrical and mechanical parts. You both then take it up a notch and also make it beautiful.
Ms. Kathy, Thanks for all the love you shined on our lives 🫶 We'll think of you every time we use the velcro straps and all the little touches you've left on our adventure. We couldn't have done it without you and your help to beautify our beloved Turtle! 🥰
You are so clever Jesal. Great job with the awning and it looks fabulous. Loving the lights and still finding purpose for the old awning. You’re both so resourceful ❤
Thank you so much for your compliments! We still hope to have an outdoor movie night again soon to really make use of the old awning again!
If anyone is interested in the upgrades seen, here is a list of the items we ourselves use, and recommend! 🛒 Amazon Affiliate Links: (At zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize any purchase!) Awning: amzn.to/3W3HCsf Awning Cover: amzn.to/3Y0hpNG Awning LED Strip: amzn.to/4cC6XAv Roof Flood Lights: amzn.to/3S7uIIe (2 Pack) amzn.to/3WmumQE (4 Pack) LED Lightbar: amzn.to/3LlEbYG Patio Outdoor Rug: amzn.to/3Y1ti5S
I noticed the stickers on the cabinet in the back of the van its getting full too so many advantages already 😎
We love having a place to remember each place we have visited, it adds up so fast! We're so excited for all the adventures yet to come!
Also it becomes a one of a kind artwork for all to see 😎
What great memories you will have…❤
It is one of the greatest experiences of our lives!
We know how great it is to get your to-due list DONE!! The bonus is that you did it together. :)
It is the BEST feeling checking things off the list!
A work of love ❤. Enjoyed the video. Glad you are able to find some places along your journey to have a little R&R.
Glad you enjoyed! Definitely needed the r&r! Very glad for this to be part of our journey and to be able to share it all :)
Very nice.... sweet
@@BestConnexion thank you! 🥰
@@JesalandSonia 😊 anyhow though to exchange subscription
I’m glad I came across your channel. I had to subscribe I’m ready to follow your journey
@@ShaysTinyLiving Hi Shay! Glad you enjoyed! We checked out your channel too and it looks like we are on a similar journey, we subbed and are looking forward to growing together! :)
I am impressed. You guys inspire me.
Aww so good to hear that :)
I was in the neighborhood on Saturday and I did look over to see if the van was back in the driveway. So glad to see your enjoying the van life ❤️
@@fidenciochavez77 awww hope all is going well!!! Thanks, we are enjoying! :)
Y'all got this!!!!!
Thank you!!! Day 1 is always the hardest!
Wahoo. The magnets 😂. As someone who is very tidy and likes things in their place, this was very satisfying. Everything you did was very cool. Loved it ❤
@@nzkiwi1315 hahaha we are going to finally be so organized! 😊
Cool van!
Thank you! We think it’s pretty cool too :)
Sweet video. May you both be richly blessed all the years to come.
💛💛💛💛💛
Do any of you have suggestions on something else we should add to the van? 🚐 Getting some last things done before we do a full van tour!
Great job guys!❤
@@swapnamahajan4919 thank you!!!
Great work guys 🎉🎉
Thank you!!! So glad we got all the fixes done :)
Guys great job, all these little upgrades make such a huge difference. Love how handy you two are. Lovely video :)
It DOES make a huge difference! I know y’all know how it is. :) thanks for the constant support 💛
So much fun. It looked like a really good time in Nashville. Loved the night out ❤
It truly was. :)
We appreciate the Dogs Best Friend Love!!!
Anytime!!!
Happy birthday Sonia. 🎉
Aw thank you so much 😊
Awesome!
Thanks!
We just did a breaking bad re-watch too! Stressful dinner watching show 😅
It is so stressful! But we can’t stop watching it because it’s so well made 😂