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Happy New Year! We want to wish you a happy & healthy 2024 ❤️
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉
2023 has been one for the books! Thank you to every one of you!! Y’all have made our year absolutely amazing. It's one we will never forget! We hope you have a safe New Year's Eve!
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We Dove In A Ditch To Survive A Tornado in Texas - ua-cam.com/video/w9t3XHS5N9g/v-deo.html
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OUR STORY!
Hey 👋🏽 We’re Zach and Ally! We've been living & traveling in our van full-time for over half a decade!!!
I KNOW... that sounds insane! Sometimes, when I say it out loud, I can't believe it either!! But it's true!
So, WHO are we & WHY do we matter?
Well, to be honest, I'm not sure why we matter, haha, but we are a couple of adventure enthusiasts in search of the best parking spots to call home! We love hiking, traveling, & tiny living, & that's basically all we post about! So, if you love those things, then maybe we do matter to you :)
In 2017 we purchased round-trip tickets to Australia & a Chevy 1500 van. Long story short, we had to cancel our trip due to VISA issues! So, instead of traveling abroad, we took our Chevy to the Sunshine State that winter.
Vanlife in South Florida changed our lives forever!
Wanna hear the whole story?
www.nomadic-habits.com/about-us
New videos every Sunday at 3pm
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Відео

We Spent 24 Hours Touring Wall Drug South Dakota | Travel Vlog
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Although geographically in the middle of nowhere, Wall Drug is home to the infamous Wall Drug Store! Their claim to fame was offering weary travelers free ice water back when ice water was hard to come by! To this day, they still offer free ice water, amongst manyyyyy other things! Spend 24 hours with us as we explore every inch of Wall Drug while boondocking in their parking lot! If you enjoy ...
We Drove Our Van Through A Wild Bison Range | Montana Must See!
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WoW! This unexpected stop in Montana became one of the most historic and beautiful things we've seen on our trip out west! Today, we take you with us as we drive our van smack dab through the middle of an Indian Reservation while admiring some of the oldest Bison herds in our country! Become a member of the Nomadic Habits™ family here on UA-cam and get access to extra perks. Learn more here: ua...
Van Life Breakdown From Hell… We were completely unprepared
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Van Life Breakdown From Hell… We were completely unprepared
Vlogging Our Way To Epic Boondocking In Montana
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Vlogging Our Way To Epic Boondocking In Montana
Vanlife In the PNW! We Toured Washington's 2nd Oldest Town
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Vanlife In the PNW! We Toured Washington's 2nd Oldest Town
This 3-Mile Hike Took Us 7 Hours To Complete | The Olympic Mountains!
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This 3-Mile Hike Took Us 7 Hours To Complete | The Olympic Mountains!
The Most Magical Way To Experience Fall In North Carolina | Part 2
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The Most Magical Way To Experience Fall In North Carolina | Part 2
Chasing Fall Colors! Vanlife In The Appalachians: Part 1
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Chasing Fall Colors! Vanlife In The Appalachians: Part 1
We Found The Most Incredible Boondocking Spot At Mount Rainier!
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We Found The Most Incredible Boondocking Spot At Mount Rainier!
Vanlife Nightmare: Things Went From Good To Bad Real Quick…
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Vanlife Nightmare: Things Went From Good To Bad Real Quick…
Vanlife Adventures: From Waterfall Fails to Farmers Market Surprises
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Vanlife Adventures: From Waterfall Fails to Farmers Market Surprises
Living The Van Life: How We Homestead On The Road
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Living The Van Life: How We Homestead On The Road
What Is All The Hype About Bend Oregon? (dog-friendly things to do)
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What Is All The Hype About Bend Oregon? (dog-friendly things to do)
Inexpensive DIY VAN LIFE Bug Screen For Ram ProMaster 2500
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Inexpensive DIY VAN LIFE Bug Screen For Ram ProMaster 2500
We've Been RETHINKING VANLIFE Ever Since...
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We've Been RETHINKING VANLIFE Ever Since...
How Much Does FULL-TIME VANLIFE Cost Us Monthly?
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How Much Does FULL-TIME VANLIFE Cost Us Monthly?
We Were Attacked While Boondocking Outside Crater Lake
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We Were Attacked While Boondocking Outside Crater Lake
Watch This Before You Install A 12V Fan!
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Watch This Before You Install A 12V Fan!
We Hiked A Volcano & This Is How It Ended...
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We Hiked A Volcano & This Is How It Ended...
This Is What It's Really Like To Live In A Van Full-Time!
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This Is What It's Really Like To Live In A Van Full-Time!
White Water Rafting The Rogue River With Dogs!
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White Water Rafting The Rogue River With Dogs!
How Do We Fit All Of This In Our Tiny Home?
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How Do We Fit All Of This In Our Tiny Home?
Vanlife Vlog | A Very Special And MASSIVE Delivery 😅
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Vanlife Vlog | A Very Special And MASSIVE Delivery 😅
We Hiked In A Thunderstorm To See This!
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We Hiked In A Thunderstorm To See This!
Surviving A Heat Wave In A Van Without AC
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Surviving A Heat Wave In A Van Without AC
Don't Miss This Epic Destination On Highway 101 In Oregon!
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Don't Miss This Epic Destination On Highway 101 In Oregon!
We Found Americas Largest Sea Cave While Touring Lighthouses!
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We Found Americas Largest Sea Cave While Touring Lighthouses!
The Truth About Full-Time Van Life With Dogs
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The Truth About Full-Time Van Life With Dogs
Seal Rock Beach | Solo Travel On The Coast Of Oregon
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Seal Rock Beach | Solo Travel On The Coast Of Oregon

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  • @rlrollinsllc520
    @rlrollinsllc520 Місяць тому

    Please do away with the music. It drowns out your voices. No matter what UA-cam tells you, viewers hate background noise.

  • @BC_26fhj
    @BC_26fhj Місяць тому

    This video is currently on TV in the UK.

  • @alanweisner2421
    @alanweisner2421 Місяць тому

    I just went through this twice this Fall in the Texoma area in my Van. Twice went to shelter in campground. Finally left for the safety of the western side of the Rockies. Worst came at 3 am, pitch black, raining dogs and elephants running for shelter. The worst feeling realizing just how small and powerless you are in severe weather. Glad yall safe .

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  • @ANDREAFIELDHOUSE-JAMES
    @ANDREAFIELDHOUSE-JAMES 2 місяці тому

    Can you close the van doors when the nets are up?

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 2 місяці тому

      @@ANDREAFIELDHOUSE-JAMES yes, but very carefully. We had talked about permanently mounting them, though. If we had done that shutting the doors with them up would be much easier.

  • @Rainbow_in_the_dark75
    @Rainbow_in_the_dark75 3 місяці тому

    I collect weather radios as a hobby. I really like the weather radio your using. What brand and model is it ? I'd like to buy one

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 2 місяці тому

      Zach would probably love to collect weather radios as well! I bet you have a great collection! We love these! They’re Baofeng UV5R radios! Hope this helps!

    • @Rainbow_in_the_dark75
      @Rainbow_in_the_dark75 2 місяці тому

      @NomadicHabits Thank you buddy

  • @kathik2393
    @kathik2393 3 місяці тому

    Ich habe euch Grade im Fernsehen gesehen

  • @radiggie
    @radiggie 3 місяці тому

    The poor dogs.

  • @M2ProMBP
    @M2ProMBP 4 місяці тому

    Glad you made it out with your lives. I hope next time you receive a tornado warning you leave the area. Getting content isn’t worth your life.

  • @ImNotPreppy33
    @ImNotPreppy33 4 місяці тому

    omg that situation seems so stressful i know it was a year ago but im still sending prayers ❤‍🩹

  • @mixmediaproductions
    @mixmediaproductions 4 місяці тому

    Instead of watching for bad weather, find out where there is non, and go there.

  • @VivianBertucci-abc
    @VivianBertucci-abc 4 місяці тому

    Imagine if this were your town, so yes please avoid Bend! I moved here 45 years ago when there was a population of 17,000. Bend has been on list after list of the top 10 towns to live in and now it has been bombarded with an influx of people moving here from the big cities. Now our crime rate is over the roof and I can't even find parking to take my dog to the river. Road rage is a daily problem because the roads were not meant to handle all this traffic. Housing costs have skyrocketed and for a while there you even find a place to live because out of states were taking it all. For those of us that call Bend home our lives have been turned upside down and it really sucks.

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 4 місяці тому

      @@VivianBertucci-abc We completely understand your frustration! We used to live on the Outer Banks before it turned into the top destination to move to and visit. Over 8 million people visit there a week now and most of our friends still in the area cannot find affordable housing! That or housing is nonexistent due to Airbnb/Vrbo taking over. It is unbelievable how one viral video, or a TV series in our case, can turn such a fantastic place into a nightmare for the locals. We try our best to be respectful of locals and travelers alike when we visit a place! And as much as we did love Bend, it was too crowded for us to want to spend any more time there than we did! So sad! We’re sorry you have to deal with the overpopulation insanity in your area 😞

  • @SueCherryBlosom
    @SueCherryBlosom 5 місяців тому

    I would like to try living off grid but i so afraid a bad storms and tornadoes and people are evil when you live in a driving trailer mostly if you are a women

  • @SUPGirlCanada
    @SUPGirlCanada 6 місяців тому

    It did look as bad on video. Glad you are okay!

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 6 місяців тому

      Video didn’t do it justice. That’s for sure. Thank you ❤️

  • @ryancrooks123
    @ryancrooks123 6 місяців тому

    You Mean EF2 Tornado

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 6 місяців тому

      @@ryancrooks123 yes, they initially said it was an EF3 then changed it later on stating it was a “ very strong and dangerous EF2”

  • @rachel3682
    @rachel3682 6 місяців тому

    If that was my only home for me an my son I'd be racing out of there. Not running out of my car. Id be headed for a different town. Ahead of time tho

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 6 місяців тому

      @@rachel3682 if it wasn’t for Zach getting off work less than and hour before the tornado hit we would have absolutely left the area. We travel mainly for work, so it makes it difficult in situations like this.

    • @rachel3682
      @rachel3682 6 місяців тому

      @@NomadicHabits i get it. I wasn't trying to sound rude LOL. For some reason it sounded like you said in the video that he was off the whole day. I probably should have replayed it. But glad y'all are okay. I was just saying what I would've done. The weather is very unpredictable these days. We just had a hurricane towards Texas and all the sudden it started shifting and it wasn't showing on the radar. So I'll always try to plan ahead

  • @DedraAmbroseandSnow
    @DedraAmbroseandSnow 6 місяців тому

    You did exactly what you needed to. Seeing you are living in the van. Great job protecting yourselves & the pups.

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 6 місяців тому

      ❤️❤️ thank you. We wish there would have been a better option.

    • @DedraAmbroseandSnow
      @DedraAmbroseandSnow 6 місяців тому

      @@NomadicHabits sometimes you don't have better options or even enough time. I lived near Galveston. So got a ton of tornados & hurricanes.

  • @rosarico4060
    @rosarico4060 6 місяців тому

    Pero toda la gente estava en rvs y no les paso nada

  • @deborahallen5249
    @deborahallen5249 7 місяців тому

    I’d be scared of that barded wire fence coming loose and getting hit by it!

  • @Alisamcconnell
    @Alisamcconnell 7 місяців тому

    Welcome to Arkansas!!!! I live here

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 6 місяців тому

      We absolutely loved Arkansas!! What a beautiful state! ☺️

  • @glendarogers6204
    @glendarogers6204 7 місяців тому

    Freaking terrifying!!!!!

  • @HellcatMad
    @HellcatMad 7 місяців тому

    Smart move

  • @ginawhite3728
    @ginawhite3728 7 місяців тому

    This was very scary and there's nothing worse than a man who always tries to downplay everything

  • @Skankhunt98745
    @Skankhunt98745 7 місяців тому

    lol you guys are in a moving object why not prepare and evacuate the campsite?

  • @lesshustlemorecoffee
    @lesshustlemorecoffee 7 місяців тому

    Oh my gosh! Glad you were ok!

  • @saavedrajackie81
    @saavedrajackie81 7 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @karenmclaughlan9128
    @karenmclaughlan9128 7 місяців тому

    Why would you hide in a water drenched ditch when you had a van 🤔

  • @neptuneplants
    @neptuneplants 7 місяців тому

    Hi 👋 new subbie here. Omg, I started crying watching you guys in the ditch -and I’m not a cryer. This vid was terrifying! I’m very happy you both and your pups were okay! Okay, now on to your happier vids!

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      It was absolutely terrifying. Now that we’ve been through it, we’re more prepared if it were to happen again. But we’re praying we never have to! Thank you! We’re very thankful that we’re all safe ❤️ Thank you so much for your support!! 😊 we appreciate you!!

  • @darlenedouglas1954
    @darlenedouglas1954 7 місяців тому

    I’m so thankful we don’t have tornadoes where we live .

  • @theonewhomjesusloves7360
    @theonewhomjesusloves7360 7 місяців тому

    why didnt you just get in your van and drive away from the tornado 🌪️???

  • @CR-333-Freedom
    @CR-333-Freedom 7 місяців тому

    I'm still watching video but felt the need to let you know Ryan Hall Y'all is a life saver. Huge guys

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      We found him after this! We avidly follow him now!

  • @annoyedworm5664
    @annoyedworm5664 7 місяців тому

    Ahhhh! The wonderful happening during a tornado...before and after!

  • @GratitudeismyAttitude123
    @GratitudeismyAttitude123 7 місяців тому

    Like other comments i read, i wonder if the ditch idea is best in a tornado with so much water present? Idk id feel safer in a dry ditch but who knows. Everyone has their opinions here but truth is i dont know if anyone really knows the best choice!

  • @NancyMoody-ec7wt
    @NancyMoody-ec7wt 7 місяців тому

    Why in the heck would you stay in a van during tornado weather? Why didn’t you take that poor dog who was scared to death inside that building if y’all are gonna be stupid enough to stay in it at least you could save your dog.

  • @1stJohn3.9-10
    @1stJohn3.9-10 7 місяців тому

    7:34 All that barbed wire!!!!

  • @H3_Otown
    @H3_Otown 7 місяців тому

    If you hear a train GOOOO GO GO

  • @H3_Otown
    @H3_Otown 7 місяців тому

    Yall good shiii on him spoting the debris coming towards. Rain wrapped tornado you wont see until well it on top or debris is hitting you 🎉

  • @pootinplays
    @pootinplays 7 місяців тому

    I take my dog kayaking all the time. I wonder if she is like mine. She is very obnoxious and moves around a ton unless she is upfront where she can see ahead and then is is much more chill

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      It sounds like she is like your pup!! She loves being on the paddle board! But if two of us separate and go separate ways from each other she whines! Lol

  • @chrisw443
    @chrisw443 7 місяців тому

    You did EXACTLY THE RIGHT THING. I seen way to many people hurt in the last week driving in their cars or staying in mobile homes in tornadoes. The wind moved a little right, or left, bye bye van. This is how you live, congratulations. Smart moves saving you and your precious doggos lives.

    • @SideJRR
      @SideJRR 7 місяців тому

      Fr I was in the EF2 tornado that killed 21 In texas a couple days ago for vacation i originally live in (Wylie, TX)

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      Oh my gosh!!! We’re so happy to hear you’re ok. This years weather has been absolutely devastating for so many! Prayers for you all and your safety ❤️

    • @SideJRR
      @SideJRR 7 місяців тому

      We actually just had an (EFU/Super storm) since there was a tornado with 70 mph winds and 90 mph gusts. It overall was scary but wasn't really bad. ​

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      @@SideJRR geez!! It seems to be never ending this storm season! We’re happy to hear y’all are ok!

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      ❤️❤️thank you for your support. We’re definitely more prepared these days! Not to mention less fearful and more confident with our decisions!! Thank goodness it didn’t come any closer to us!

  • @barbarakentalford9765
    @barbarakentalford9765 7 місяців тому

    Wear rain gear

  • @Angieb-mc5vp
    @Angieb-mc5vp 8 місяців тому

    I never had a tornado warning before I had a tornado watch

  • @fjgrg2033
    @fjgrg2033 8 місяців тому

    I don't know but I just don't think that was the right thing to do.

  • @HawkeyeBassin
    @HawkeyeBassin 8 місяців тому

    Ya Im taking my chances in the van

  • @lanehill9660
    @lanehill9660 8 місяців тому

    I'm a little skeptical about that ditch. If the power lines came down in that water...ugh the thought! You got a like and follow though! 👍🏼

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for your support. That ditch wasn’t always full of water. Beings we were there for work we hadn’t been around long enough to know it would fill up… if Zach had of gotten off sooner, we would have tried to seek another option for safety.

  • @mackaz3930
    @mackaz3930 8 місяців тому

    You can see the clouds swirling! So scary!

  • @stevenewsome9185
    @stevenewsome9185 8 місяців тому

    That had to be absolutely terrifying.

  • @sylviau7901
    @sylviau7901 8 місяців тому

    Nice tour. Very good use of space. Just watched your Texas tornado video. Wow!

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      Thank you ❤️ we’re in the process of converting a bus now. We’ll be sharing more long form content about that soon! And oh gosh!! A tornado is something we never want to experience again! Well Zach says he wouldn’t mind chasing them after that 😂 I’m not so adventurous I guess.

  • @melony123
    @melony123 8 місяців тому

    So driving to a safety was not an option? I don't quite comprehend. Another van lifer drove out of the path of a severe storm.

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      Zach didn’t get off work until 30ish minutes before the storm. With the storm being 80+ miles long we would have never been able to drive out of it in time. Since then we have gained more knowledge and feel we’re more capable of quickly preparing ourselves to get out of the way as best as we can incase of any future incident like this. We’ve also found a few storm chaser channels since this who are more accurate with warnings!

  • @BirdiesAndAlice
    @BirdiesAndAlice 8 місяців тому

    Oh my g….

  • @BirdiesAndAlice
    @BirdiesAndAlice 8 місяців тому

    Oh my god what are these sounds?!

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      The sounds in this video are from the storm 😅

    • @NomadicHabits
      @NomadicHabits 7 місяців тому

      Well and Ally having a panic attack since she is terrified of storms 😅

    • @BirdiesAndAlice
      @BirdiesAndAlice 7 місяців тому

      Oh my god 😶😅