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  • @samandcolby
    @samandcolby Рік тому +2684

    finding your channel restored my faith in youtube. keep creating meaning

    • @Lynnisgek
      @Lynnisgek Рік тому +96

      Woah didnt expect sam and colby here

    • @boxsauce9516
      @boxsauce9516 Рік тому +17

      Hi Sam! Hi Colby!

    • @hobosmurf420
      @hobosmurf420 Рік тому +28

      Not to be rude but you have a video that littarlly says a demon attacked me at 3am that us the problem with youtube

    • @non-bb4756
      @non-bb4756 Рік тому +10

      Holly hell hello Sam and colby

    • @leebear9708
      @leebear9708 Рік тому +15

      wow wasn't expecting some of my fav youtubers to be here?!!

  • @ellsfs
    @ellsfs Рік тому +1414

    bro the excitement I get when I see that Natalies posted is actually unreal

  • @henrimichellaisola6621
    @henrimichellaisola6621 Рік тому +785

    My wife and I did our van life adventure all over the U.S in 2021 and we finally realized her longtime dream of traveling most of the states. Unfortunately, she passed a couple of months ago but she lived to the fullest and during our adventures we experienced so much and lived a thousand lives through our travels..It's refreshing to watch your videos, makes me relive my time with Hannah again and our adventures/ misadventures haha Enjoy guys! Much love and good luck to you 💛

    • @sxtn102
      @sxtn102 Рік тому +17

      What a gift to have spent that kind of life with your Hannah during her last days! Not many can say they have had that kind of experience, maybe across an entire lifetime. I hope you are still holding it as precious and knowing that if your life together had to end, as most do one way or another, it couldn't have been better. Mush love, Lynn

    • @SharonCullenArt
      @SharonCullenArt Рік тому +10

      I can only imagine the loss you must have felt. I’m so sorry. I’m glad that you fulfilled a dream together and can live on with those memories.

    • @TenaeMichelle
      @TenaeMichelle 11 місяців тому +3

      🫶🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @JudesKetchup
      @JudesKetchup 7 місяців тому +1

      🫶🙏

    • @user-tq5dy7wo1y
      @user-tq5dy7wo1y 6 місяців тому

      Rest in piece Hannah ❤

  • @athena4302
    @athena4302 Рік тому +438

    I’m literally crying. The amount of just…… humanity this is. Every part of me feels alive.
    I’ve decided. I’m going to travel after I graduate.

    • @drivventodrumm1
      @drivventodrumm1 Рік тому +11

      I’m in tears. I converted a van over the past 3 years and live in it often. It’s an incredibly eye opening experience, filled with ups and downs, and overcoming the mindset that you don’t belong somewhere

    • @onelove8062
      @onelove8062 6 місяців тому +1

      Ay go to Nepal and Peru

  • @ElleOfTheMills
    @ElleOfTheMills Рік тому +867

    my favourite episode yet

    • @Razz6059
      @Razz6059 Рік тому

      Same here my friend

    • @annamarythomas3608
      @annamarythomas3608 Рік тому +1

      You both should do a collab. You guys had such different styles but I see small parts of each of you in the other and I think it'd be amazing.
      Elle's storytelling with Natalie's cinematography would be amazing.

  • @thesmellofpizza
    @thesmellofpizza Рік тому +739

    NATALIE THANKS FOR MAKING ME FEEL ALIVE AGAIN FOR 20 MINUTES

  • @dillonwehde
    @dillonwehde Рік тому +479

    I did van life for 4 years. Sickness, loneliness, being cold, and feeling detached due to no routines and constantly moving is such a huge part of it and it's so good people showcase it more now. When I started in 2019 it felt like most people were overly positive about it without sharing the negatives. Its like everything in life not only good or only bad. Amazing experiences and meeting amazing people, better than you can even imagine before you start but there are for sure times all I wanted to do was travel back to the apartment I got rid of and get a good night sleep in the warmth & a hot shower. Great video showing the ups and downs and how incredible vanlife can be. Without those negatives it wouldn't be as good.

  • @kendallgrovephoto
    @kendallgrovephoto Рік тому +417

    Your films literally give me a sense of warmth/longing. I want to make this my reality so badly when I'm finally able. Also, your cinematography/storytelling is beyond anything i've ever seen and I truly could see these being feature films. Keep creating, you're going to go so far in life!

  • @luisfilms
    @luisfilms Рік тому +461

    I don't think ill ever get over the sheer amount of raw beauty that this series carries with it. once again, fantastic job.

  • @AmyVChurch
    @AmyVChurch Рік тому +901

    The storytelling and cinematography in this series is absolute insanity. Thank you for these stories, Natalie, we'll cherish them 💛

    • @bluebellmanariti
      @bluebellmanariti Рік тому

      @@demetter7936 thats soo lame... The only difference is she did them. Thats all u gotta do bro

  • @natewalsh4973
    @natewalsh4973 Рік тому +126

    “Rather than focusing on uncertainty, I embraced obscurity” sent chills, so well spoken and put together short film you have made!

  • @ilinagenova2530
    @ilinagenova2530 Рік тому +133

    how can someone be so real and stay so positive at the same time... Natalie is special

  • @WanderingWeirdly
    @WanderingWeirdly Рік тому +499

    I remember going through this exact rollercoaster of emotions while I was backpacking solo for about a year in my early 20s... Africa, The Middle East, Asia, Europe, America...
    I got good and lost on so many levels
    Never really sure where I was going, getting stuck in places, doing whatever to get to the next place, which was usually decided on a whim when I had enough money scratched together for transport, food, and a few weeks shelter.
    Looking back, it feels like a fever dream of aimlessly wandering the world with a simple mantra of: "Take it all in but keep moving"
    You're going to be alright.

    • @taylorcassell
      @taylorcassell Рік тому +1

      Do you think it’s worth the struggle

    • @WanderingWeirdly
      @WanderingWeirdly Рік тому +13

      @@taylorcassell I do.
      Are there things that I wish had gone differently? Sure.
      Were there moments I wanted to just give up and go home? Definitely.
      All that said, if I didn't go through those struggles, I wouldn't be the person I am today.
      Those experiences opened my mind and my heart.
      Crossing the gap between familiar comfort and the unknown, taught me the antifragility of human spirit. That it's not about reaching the top of the mountain, but rather proving to yourself that you are the type of person who can reach the top of the mountain. There will always be more mountains.
      Comparing the good and bad sides of different cultures and societies showed me that people are people, and tribalism is no longer serving humanity. We have way more in common than we think.
      It turned my empathy bucket into an empathy well.

    • @eofivjxns
      @eofivjxns Рік тому +2

      thank you for this words...

    • @taylorcassell
      @taylorcassell Рік тому +1

      @@WanderingWeirdly thank you for this response. I hope to live freely like you one day

    • @bubbaguu5921
      @bubbaguu5921 Рік тому

      how did you fund your journey?

  • @samvijgen4979
    @samvijgen4979 Рік тому +426

    The quality of these video's outgrows UA-cam. It feels like I'm watching a movie/series. Music, editing, script.
    You deserve all the love and appreciation you get. Keep up the good work!

    • @jshxlot
      @jshxlot Рік тому +4

      That's what I thought as well! It feels like I'm watching a movie/series about couple traveling

  • @DaWord2011
    @DaWord2011 Рік тому +30

    "I wouldn't trade this for anything. Like there is not really anything else I'd rather be doing. But I also feel like I don't really know what I'm doing at all."
    These words hit me like a truck. Sometimes it feels like we are just hurdling through life trying to grasp onto what matters to us. Thank you for your amazing story telling and cinematography.

  • @reedehinger2636
    @reedehinger2636 Рік тому +23

    Okay the symbolism and meaning in her films is awesome. She is also seriously just so good at curating these shots with impressionistic uses of natural lighting (the van's yellow lights, the yellow light of the sun, the darkness of night and rain, etc.) and playing just the right music with these shots to give you this sense of wonderment, and self-discovery, and upbeat-ness but also weird tinges of sadness and the unknown. Honestly, watching her Borderless series scratches an itch I didn't know I had all along: a need for freedom and self-discovery, with all the right trials and hardships that help me grow mixed in. Thanks Natalie. Hope you're safe and happy.

  • @kubavasa
    @kubavasa Рік тому +476

    Natalie's videos are always a cinematic experience.

  • @shadowtrix3276
    @shadowtrix3276 Рік тому +924

    Music in order with timestamps because their music taste is amazing:
    0:05 California Open Back - Gregory Alan Isakov
    1:05 Evergreen - Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
    1:44 White Water - Dustin Tebbutt
    2:06 Young Blood - Cemeteries
    2:33 COPS theme
    2:50 Flume - Bon Iver
    4:04 Saving Us a Riot - Phoria
    5:34 You Were Afraid - Night Beds
    6:45 Human Nature - Babeheaven
    7:56 Expanse - Vraell
    9:43 Roslyn - Bon Iver
    13:06 Corn - Nils Frahm
    16:53 I've Been Alone Too Long - Soko
    18:10 Autumn Tree - Milo Greene
    18:53 Salt and the Sea - Gregory Alan Isakov

  • @wren4now904
    @wren4now904 Рік тому +47

    The amount of pure longing this made me feel is indescribable. Well done Natalie, the storytelling and photography and videography and cinematography is incredible. Thank you. I genuinely didn't think i could feel emotions this intense. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you're doing.

  • @CoreFlux
    @CoreFlux Рік тому +95

    This is so full with gorgeous shots and amazing editing. The color grading, the audio quality, do they do their own editing? Whoever or whatever team does it, this is amazing and I thank you for it. This wouldn't look out of place on like Netflix.

  • @melaniegriesemer
    @melaniegriesemer Рік тому +265

    “We can’t control what happens, we can only control our reaction to what happens.” WOW I absolutely love this message. ❤️ Natalie I admire you so much and you give me so much inspiration and hope for what UA-cam can be used for. Not just clickbait, trends, “consistency” for the sake of consistency - posting daily and weekly content just to get views and make money, but instead used as an outlet for beautiful, quality filmmaking, cinematography, editing, and incredible storytelling all done with intention, passion and authenticity.

    • @Ramdapanda
      @Ramdapanda Рік тому +2

      The realizations she's having about life is stuff that I as a 33 year old man only in the last year or two started grasping. Truly inspiring to see, and that realization in particular is such a mindful and zen one.

  • @desmonddavis7162
    @desmonddavis7162 Рік тому +94

    Watching the borderless series really helps me feel connected to a person I’ve always hoped I could become.Thank you for sharing your life story with us

  • @thelemon5069
    @thelemon5069 8 місяців тому +26

    I recently became disabled and have been yearning for freedom again that my body stole from me. Im trying to get a van to do something similar to this. To see things again. To feel more.

    • @Jv4250
      @Jv4250 7 місяців тому

      I know how you feel 😐

  • @birds.and.blazes
    @birds.and.blazes Рік тому +194

    Natalie, your storytelling is a real gift. I cannot believe this is free content. You AMAZE me every time.
    ~ Magpie

  • @yishaibasserabie5765
    @yishaibasserabie5765 Рік тому +108

    Natalie, you should be proud. Your addition to the compendium of human experience is one of incredible value. To embrace the absurd is one of the most difficult things one can do and you’re teaching me how. Your ability to let in all the overwhelming and seemingly negative emotions, not avoiding them but swimming in them, is a lesson to all of us and will give you the tools, not to overcome them, but to use them to experience all the euphoric and positive ones. I now sit grappling with the knowledge that I have to live this vicariously through you, and that frightens me a little bit, but you can be sure that you and your work is an incredibly valued medium through which I can do so. Each of your films feels like a reset, a switch that goes off in my head putting things into perspective. You put a lot of emphasis on the little things, so you should know that from my perspective, you’re work is one of those “little things” that makes me stop, look around me, and remember how ridiculous it is that I am alive. Also… the music.

    • @NGC1433
      @NGC1433 Рік тому

      How sheltered and isolated from real world one has to be to get a life changing experience by watching somebody else on the screen being afraid to get wet in the rain? Fuck me... I refuse to believe people like you exist.

  • @FiddleStickNick
    @FiddleStickNick Рік тому +81

    The ending gave me chills. Such a beautiful film about appreciating the little things and embracing uncertainty. Incredible work as always

  • @Mrandmrsadventure
    @Mrandmrsadventure Рік тому +21

    My husband and I have been living the "vanlife" for 8 years across the US, Canada, Europe, Africa... it has been beautiful and amazing, and exhausting and draining and challenging beyond words... thank you for verbalizing the difficulties of a lifestyle that lives in a dream fog for so many. We just bought our first piece of property in Portugal, leaving our van behind in the US to try life on the ground for a bit 💛 Sending you love and a big, big hug. xx

  • @dhrubajyotisheet2980
    @dhrubajyotisheet2980 Рік тому +26

    I've always wanted to find this kind of video where people express true life in a vlog.
    I hope you guys be together forever and your life will become an object which we, all free souls, want to live.

  • @HollyHodges
    @HollyHodges Рік тому +117

    Every film I watch of yours ... literally every single one... I'm more and more speechless than the time before. There's no doubt you as a creative are so inspiring and talented, but more importantly, I am so thrilled and proud of you for growing into who you are. Thank you for being so vulnerable. Thank you for being borderless.

  • @laurafurnissroe
    @laurafurnissroe Рік тому +170

    had a really rough weekend and was looking forward to this all night. really can’t explain how much joy, relief, and comfort your videos bring to my life (and many others, i’m sure) it’s truly an escape and a reminder to live life to the fullest as often as I can, even when things get challenging. I recently moved across the country and am going through quite the identity crisis, but you just remind me to treasure the small moments, appreciate the people in my life, and not take anything for granted. thank you a million times, Natalie, for making me feel alive again, and reminding me that it’s worth it

    • @laurafurnissroe
      @laurafurnissroe Рік тому +2

      also love the comment of being out of control - sometimes life catches you way too fucking off guard and you just gotta roll with it, which can sometimes be frustrating, but other times be totally sick :P

  • @PaminDolphin
    @PaminDolphin Рік тому +15

    it’s sad that it ended

  • @Crenellation_Official
    @Crenellation_Official Рік тому +5

    This is what ive been searching for. The feeling i get from seeing you two living life to the fullest is a feeling i cant put into words. It feels like a movie but then i realise its real and it becomes so much more. This is truly beautiful. I gotta do this some day.

  • @ibuildstuff
    @ibuildstuff Рік тому +77

    I found this channel quite recently, and it is just absolutely insane... The storyline, the cinematography, the various camera angles, the incredible color grading, using songs even though they are copyright to improve the viewer experience, the editing style- The pacing of the video is also unmatched with the dramatic pauses in the voiceovers, the montages- its practically perfect, especially if you compare this to most other creators who just overly edit everything and pace their videos absurdly fast to increase viewer retention, while in reality it just makes everything boring. Amazing work!

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому

      Yea I like the yellowish dirty color palette she uses, and how does she get those drone angles cause some shots they skating or something and they don't have a controller in their hands so how are they capturing certain shots?

  • @noravittoriahof
    @noravittoriahof Рік тому +135

    the way these videos make me feel are INSANE. youre my favorite film maker ever

  • @Bobithan
    @Bobithan 5 місяців тому +13

    0:05 California Open Back - Gregory Alan Isakov
    1:05 Evergreen - Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
    1:44 White Water - Dustin Tebbutt
    2:06 Young Blood - Cemeteries
    2:33 COPS theme
    2:50 Flume - Bon Iver
    4:04 Saving Us a Riot - Phoria
    5:34 You Were Afraid - Night Beds
    6:45 Human Nature - Babeheaven
    7:56 Expanse - Vraell
    9:43 Roslyn - Bon Iver
    13:06 Corn - Nils Frahm
    16:53 I've Been Alone Too Long - Soko
    18:10 Autumn Tree - Milo Greene
    18:53 Salt and the Sea - Gregory Alan Isakov

    • @CharlieLuvzzz
      @CharlieLuvzzz 5 місяців тому +3

      you are now my favorite person

  • @liambirks160
    @liambirks160 Рік тому +1

    This is motivational and real. In life it can feel so alone sometimes even when you have so many near. You sometimes have to force yourself out, put yourself into an opportunity to the company of someone else even if they are a stranger. I often live in the world of myself, unsure about the future but this really showed it’s important to grow and experience more, to grow. Thank you!

  • @coco3283
    @coco3283 Рік тому +45

    As a lone girl experiencing van life for the first time in New Zealand, I relate a lot to everything you are feeling right now, the excitement and the uncertainty, the freedom and the loneliness... This is a huge challenge that in hindsight we will be proud of, I am sure of that. All the best to you Natalie and thank you for the beautiful images

  • @ellyseonfilm
    @ellyseonfilm Рік тому +38

    THE STORYTELLING. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY. thank you natalie for sharing this wonderful series with us. seriously, im just so amazed by this video and tbh im living vicariously through u so thank you for this experience.

  • @FritzyFreak
    @FritzyFreak 11 місяців тому +6

    I-
    I can't believe it... I made it to the end of the video and I'm crying. Wow... I havent cried so long but this vid actually brought me to tears, I felt human for the first time in so long because of this. Even after seeing the hardship they went through, it made me want to experience this more. Im gonna get a job and save up for a old van. This was absolutely beautiful, thanks for giving us this and never stop!

  • @tess_7173
    @tess_7173 Рік тому +14

    you don’t understand how much you’ve inspired me to keep going and live to experience this all, your channel gives me so much hope:)

  • @Spongebob68025
    @Spongebob68025 Рік тому +21

    I don’t think you understand the sort of chokehold you guys have on my life. I swear to god every time I watch your videos I feel like I’m floating. I’m basically living only trough you. You guys have exactly the sort of life I dream of. I cannot even begin to fathom how insanely grateful and lucky I am that I found you.

  • @xylongrey3841
    @xylongrey3841 Рік тому +36

    I think your film has always been a tranquilizer for me, because every time I feel anxious about life, your videos always make me feel relatable and calm. Maybe there's no right answer on the way, which is why the process is so important, isn't it? I think what you mean by "borderless" is like "allowing everything to happen", feeling everything, connecting with the world, everything is an experience, good or bad. Thank you for this wonderful masterpiece, natalie;)💛

  • @hanahbergman
    @hanahbergman Рік тому +2

    so glad you were so open about mental health struggles on the road! my best friend and i were just traveling in a van we renovated for about two months, but ended up shortening the trip so she could focus on her mental health in a physically stable environment. i feel like van lifers don’t address this enough so it was so refreshing seeing both good and bad sides of this lifestyle

  • @abstractvlog
    @abstractvlog 3 місяці тому +1

    This was so beautiful. The shots and editing are amazing, to say the least. It actually brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my youth, first loves, a life I almost had. It was all just so beautiful and touching to watch. This is the best thing I've seen on youtube, I'm pretty sure. So pure and heartwarming and inspiring to watch. Thank you.

  • @hannahdigitals
    @hannahdigitals Рік тому +52

    your videos are always worth the wait, the amount of detail you add to editing is insane

  • @khushikasat1692
    @khushikasat1692 Рік тому +131

    Wow I'm so speechless after watching this entire series. I just turned 18 and I'm from India. I'm actually in med school right now but I've always had this inner urge right since the beginning, as long as I can remember to leave everything behind and seek what my purpose is. I certainly love to travel and explore new places that would include everything even ending up in the middle of nowhere counts. But I also feel sometimes that I'm so stuck with all the responsibilities and studies that I've taken over that I'm never going to experience what Natalie has. I'm so grateful that I got to watch something that I myself want to experience so badly, like I'd die to feel all that she felt. I'm so proud of her for coming this far. Imagine how many stories she'll have to tell once she's old. Maybe one day I will have too.

    • @jdhammond1534
      @jdhammond1534 Рік тому +3

      18 and in med school? shit.

    • @kay5101
      @kay5101 Рік тому +1

      @@jdhammond1534 yeah here in India, it do be like that :/

    • @celinnetvazquez3596
      @celinnetvazquez3596 Рік тому +4

      you have your whole life, promise yourself to do it one day

    • @sanetvanart
      @sanetvanart Рік тому

      Contract work as a doctor can still have you visit other countries

    • @_bbie
      @_bbie Рік тому

      Just be glad you won't turned out like her.

  • @aaronegerman2485
    @aaronegerman2485 Рік тому +1

    This was incredible, that 20 mins flew by. I haven't made the leap yet to live out of my vehicle, but it's something I've wanted to do for years and this is a huge inspiration and push for me to go for it. Even without having had the same on-the-road experiences as you, I still connect with everything you talked about as far as feeling lost and aimless, and how we need to push ourselves out of our comfort zones to grow, and learn to live with less to appreciate the things we do have. Thank you for making this beautifully crafted and authentic film

  • @ciananmckinnish1644
    @ciananmckinnish1644 Рік тому +3

    As a another young vehicle dweller... Watching this was amazing. All of the internal reaching, the lack of ever feeling settled, questioning what you're doing, and then the appreciation for the simpler things and the confidence/self certainty that follows, it's a journey. An absolute wild ride. You made me feel less alone in the way that I think. Thank you! Amazing film style :)

  • @crazedhark5200
    @crazedhark5200 Рік тому +45

    This have made me feel things I'd never thought Id feel by just watching something. Everything about this is incredibly beautiful, it just pierces right through my heart and soul. I have always been stuck in a city, with loud cars and tall buildings. Many people around me and yet I feel more disconnected than ever... I never expected I would feel this longing just by watching this. I dont even know how to word it, its just feels like the trees are calling me. idk. sounds dumb. but it feels profound and I thank you Natalie for making me feel this way. I think something in my brain was just rewired. Watching your film or the act of it sometimes makes me scared or uncomfortable, just because I know it would make me feel things differently, think things differently and I think that speaks a lot about the sheer quality & thoughts you have all put into this, so once again, thank you. Please always be safe and prioritize your health, mentally and physically. lovelots.

  • @itsbrittjohnson
    @itsbrittjohnson Рік тому +32

    Can't wait for this to win every film festival this year :) So inspired by you. What really stood out to me in this one was your shot framing, like, the one with Spiffy perfectly lined up with the welcome to washinton sign, wow. Your eye and imagination are powerful. Proud of you for making this. It feels important. You did it. Well done.

  • @eightbornvclips4608
    @eightbornvclips4608 Рік тому +22

    as Turkish guy I gotta say that we're having bad days nowadays. cuz of our country's financial problems, some of problems that we have with our families etc. you know. almost all teens have that sh*t. so long story short I gotta say that your channel, your films, your adventures that you have with your road mates are making really happy and filling me up with the happiness of being alive. idk how to explain that but you are really helpful to the days I feel fucked up, there ain't no way to achieve something in my life... I met with your films in 2020 and I didn't have English knowledge etc. and I've been watching some of 'em with subtitles that you turned on and UA-cam set automatically. I really really need to thank you. you and some people who makes videos like you made me to learn English and understand whole stuffs that you talk about in your videos. thank you so much. I'm improving myself and I had a dream about traveling the world it's really hard to dream something like that cuz nowadays it's really hard to stop for just one sec and think about something. 3 years ago on this day I sweared to myself to understand your videos etc. and now I can.😊 maybe you didn't mean to do that at all but know that you're still doing really good things for people, even if you don't know. take care.

    • @ulexx6574
      @ulexx6574 Рік тому +3

      you're English is so insanely good, especially for only have started learning a couple years ago. I've been learning Spanish for many many years, so i know how difficult it is to learn a language, and to get this far is genuinely impressive.
      i hope you know you're not alone, it's difficult to not feel helpless some days. i feel for you and relate to a lot of what you've shared. i don't know you, but i do care about you❤️ hope all is well!

    • @melissa.9694
      @melissa.9694 Рік тому +2

      sending you much love from brazil ❤️🇧🇷

    • @eightbornvclips4608
      @eightbornvclips4608 Рік тому +1

      @@ulexx6574 thank you so much. ma tears about to fall🥺🥺🥺

    • @eightbornvclips4608
      @eightbornvclips4608 Рік тому +2

      @@melissa.9694 thanks a lot. I got 'em and now I'm sending them back to you. lots of love from turkey🥺

    • @eightbornvclips4608
      @eightbornvclips4608 Рік тому +1

      @Manic Miner heh?

  • @Airsofthunter112233
    @Airsofthunter112233 Рік тому +1

    After having done some of my own van life travelling in the recent past it makes me so happy to be able to feel like i can relive it all through someone elses amazing story that i can connect with SO well. Truly makes me happy to my core to see other people getting to experience these kinds of adventures creating life long memories, especially when in the moment while you're doing it, you can feel so alone. Good luck on all you're future travels! I've loved every video so far

  • @thanosm99
    @thanosm99 Рік тому +19

    You have no idea how much we missed you, Natalie. Your cinematography level is unreal and it is not an exaggeration to say that this type of videos are such a masterpiece that deserve a spot on any platform. Keep up the great work, Nat. You inspire us all

  • @djreacts2195
    @djreacts2195 Рік тому +29

    Maybe it’s just the depression in me but I love how dark and gray everything looks. It fits my mood.😂 great video by the way

  • @letters-from-Bmore
    @letters-from-Bmore 3 місяці тому +1

    When you said i am becoming borderless, I was so happy like as if life just became more vibrant and colourfull for me ...bro you are the best

  • @ricogabrielpacificar7779
    @ricogabrielpacificar7779 9 місяців тому +1

    I empathize you on finding what your end goal really is, I feel kinda the same. Even though in my heart and mind I am on the right path yet after attaining those goals I find myself lost. No matter how clear or linear your goal is, it will not give us a longterm content and we are in a constant state of looking for what we really want in our life. I am grateful to watch your videos, although I knew I'm not the only one who feel lost but it allows me to cope and realize that life will never be a race and it never will. We have our own marathon and we dictate the situation that we find ourselves in, no matter good or bad, we are our own present.

  • @isabelldawn
    @isabelldawn Рік тому +29

    The feeling that poured over me when Rosyln began playing is unmatched. Amazing song choice, amazing clips, amazing placement. Wow. Shook in amazement over your skill, creativity, and dedication to creating something truly impactful while staying true to yourself. I admire tf out of you and love having a piece of your journeys :) xx

    • @megcc8972
      @megcc8972 Рік тому +1

      SAMEE!! I nearly started crying, it was perfect timing!

  • @caseymartin4503
    @caseymartin4503 Рік тому +1

    Your transparency going through this new adventure has truly been incredible. The way you show all of the emotions you are feeling from the good to the bad is amazing. Life is an adventure and you are truly living. Work through the uncertainty and don't forget why you wanted to live this life to begin with. The downs make for a better view at the top!

  • @belladixon7140
    @belladixon7140 Рік тому

    This is simply beautiful. The way you perfectly describe the very thing that is a challenge, is the thing that makes you grateful for it. Like not knowing when your getting water next or a good warm meal, makes you grateful for having that luxury in the first place. And from my own experience camping and being outdoors, how it feels pointless yet so groundbreaking and exhilarating at the same time. A paradox of feelings. Love your videos, brought me to tears haha

  • @sambg43
    @sambg43 Рік тому +9

    i cannot gather the words to describe what a celestial and euphoric bundle of emotion this video creates. This is one of the best short films i have ever seen, i cried when Bon Iver started playing. Thank you Natalie.

  • @JaydinHanks
    @JaydinHanks Рік тому +27

    I’d like to take a minute to appreciate Tanner, Simon, and Natalie for all uploading a video in the same week! Literally feel so inspired and happy after watching all of these amazing films ❤️

  • @GreyHatStudio
    @GreyHatStudio Рік тому +7

    Natalie I stumbled across your videos randomly and have to say you are a breath of fresh air on UA-cam. The story telling, music, editing, and cinematography are awesome! You are real and raw. Keep up the great work!:)

  • @nicholasmarcombe4975
    @nicholasmarcombe4975 Рік тому

    I just found your channel and I absolutely love what I’ve seen i just watched all the videos since the van build began. Im 22 and its nice to know that none of us really know what we are doing or where we are going at this point in our lives. Everyone is on their own adventure and its up to us to determine the destination, and thats quite scary sometimes. Thank you for sharing your story! And safe travels!

  • @ceciliamariafilms3134
    @ceciliamariafilms3134 Рік тому +11

    this is best series I’ve watched in my entire life - the way it’s so real, raw, authentic and honest - the unmatched vibes - watching these vids makes me feel free and a little borderless myself. it gives me hope to travel and reconnect with my true self. thank you so much natalie - for years you have been my fav youtuber🌻💛

  • @Noffilus
    @Noffilus Рік тому +20

    Thanks to Natalie, I got to see parts of the world that I thought I'd never see. As someone who is kinda forced to live a sedentary life (due to studies and financial stuff), it makes me feel kinda envious yet happy to see her live a life long dream of mine. I hope I'll be able to do the same one day, not only for the experience, but to find out who I really am... So, thank you Natalie for letting us in on this journey, although it feels bittersweet to see it come to an end... Can't wait to see what comes next and may your 2023 bring you even more life-experiences.
    Much love from little old Belgium :)

  • @lazerbean
    @lazerbean Рік тому

    I saw your van build video a while back, and so glad to see you are fulfilling your wishes of traveling on the road. It’s good to count your blessings when you start doubting your choices, there’s always a why did I chose this or what if I did something else. I know traveling in a van can’t be something I do due to life commitments I have to other people, so it’s amazing your able to do this while you can (while your young) please post more videos, this is just wonderful to watch

  • @DLivingston
    @DLivingston Рік тому +4

    Okay, I just watched the last 5 videos this morning at my office job and what an emotional rollercoaster that was. All before 9am... 1. I want to travel so bad but life doesn't allow for it right now. 2. I wish I had this ambition at 18 or whatever right out of high school to just explore but I was such a different person at 18 than I am now at 32. 3. Your subtle and natural story telling is so good, i just want to keep on watching what this trip has in store. Can't wait for the next upload.

  • @jekicolin8036
    @jekicolin8036 Рік тому +12

    I am so proud of you bro lol. I started watching your videos when I randomly searched up “airport vlog” in 2018 and your airport adventure video was the first to pop up. I decided to watch it and instantly loved the editing and general vibe of it. That was back when you had ~30k subs, and although your editing has always been phenomenal, it’s amazing how you continue to better it throughout the years. I remember the “music that has changed my soul” video or whatever it was called blew up and how your channel started exponentially growing since then. I’m so happy you’re finally getting the recognition you and your videos deserve

  • @mdevakaralson2125
    @mdevakaralson2125 Рік тому +6

    I always love your storytelling - it’s human, and filled with real honest humanity. Traveling is amazing, moving a lot is amazing - but it’s rough. Don’t run from yourself while moving - it catches up and hurts. It forces you to lean who you are, and it is ugly. Thank you for voicing this so well. Keep being an amazing person ❤

  • @wonder_rain_
    @wonder_rain_ Рік тому

    I remember feeling much of the same way you did after highschool and even now a lot of the time. Im going to be building out my minivan and traveling this year, but I remembered hearing another really smart van lifer say "no matter where you go in the van, your always going to be there" in a way to say if you think it will take away those parts of yourself that are hard, you bring them with you. But its a beautiful opportunity to grow from that too, and to challenge yourself.

  • @stephaniebouvier3415
    @stephaniebouvier3415 Рік тому +1

    Hey girl , my name is Stephanie im from Washington. and I’m 19 years old right now . Im van living in my 1986 ford econiline that I half assed renovated that I also spent all my life savings on when I was 18. I left in September with 1000$ in my bank drove to Crecsent city and got a job at McDonald’s . I worked there for a few months then I got a job at Grand Canyon national park saving here for a road excursion through Utah to go be working in Yellowstone in the summer. I’m journeying back to Washington afterwards , i plan to then keep my van a PNW van.. it’s so beautiful and I know all of the Washington roads like the back of my hand . It was car life before van life. We should go on an adventure if your up for it. Your not the only young gal out there who felt so different and lost in the world because your dream felt so isolating from others. Oh and the mental breakdowns on the road not knowing what the fuck your doing , I’m there with you . I’m am a fellow broke van lifer who just plans on stayin broke its funner that way .

  • @ohkaypoh
    @ohkaypoh Рік тому +5

    So fun to recognize all the places you go to as a Washingtonian. Lived here almost all my life and hardly travelled half of it, would love to do a similar trip like this

  • @JRODVISUALS
    @JRODVISUALS Рік тому +4

    I did a trip to Europe this last summer and lived out of a backpack for 5 weeks. I totally relate to the feeling you experienced of confusion about purpose. It's funny how when you take away our work or school or whatever normal people are supposed to do it's really easy to question your purpose. Thanks for sharing Natalie!

  • @schultzydesigns7918
    @schultzydesigns7918 Рік тому +2

    I have seen your page in my recommended for the past year and never actually clicked on your videos until today. I cried. A lot. Your journey is so meaningful. I'm only a few years older than you so it's not like I know what the fuck I'm talking about, but I am so proud of you for actually committing to the thing you want to do. It feels like there aren't many people out there truly following their dreams and while I am on an entirely different path than you are, your videos still made me feel like my dreams are validated. You seem like such a good human. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. Thank you Natalie - from, someone who appreciated these videos more than you could know

    • @schultzydesigns7918
      @schultzydesigns7918 Рік тому

      btw your filming/editing is actually fucking INSANE and you are absolutely destined for greatness. keep on keepin on Natalie, can't wait to see what life has in store for you

  • @saschadesmit
    @saschadesmit Рік тому +13

    I love her honesty, the realness of her short films. It's so inspiring.

  • @ruchay
    @ruchay Рік тому +7

    It’s like if Kerouac wrote «The end of the f*** world». Unbelievable you two could actually do this masterpiece together. Great talents!

  • @blndbest8277
    @blndbest8277 Рік тому +5

    GIRL I'm in love with your videos, every time you make me jealous with your lifestyle no matter if it's depressing to you or not, like ur videos has every single emotions in them it makes you cry laugh jealous happy . thank u for your content.

  • @bellapitcher8743
    @bellapitcher8743 Рік тому

    I truly have no words to describe how much I love these videos. In full honesty I just feel like these videos are like medicine for me. Every time I feel out of place or start to drift, your videos just bring me back. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life right after I saw the very first "episode'' of boarderless, and every time I see a new video I watch it like my life depends on it. I love these and I love you.

  • @Hannah-Bellerose
    @Hannah-Bellerose 10 місяців тому

    I love watching y’all’s adventures!! And I understand how hard and frustrating it can be living off grid I’ve been off grid for 5 years living in a camper to living in a cabin without hot water or electricity it can be very difficult and stressful at times but it is worth it at the end of each day, you really start to be thankful for all the little things which most people these days take for granted. Keep up the amazing videos they are beautiful and inspiring. ❤

  • @dejagerph
    @dejagerph Рік тому +9

    Wow Natalie!
    What a deep and powerful film you have created!
    I felt so so connected to every word you said, the color grading, angles, cinematography, everything is just cheff's kiss. Your journey and way of telling your story is so inspiring ♥

  • @lucus1340
    @lucus1340 Рік тому +4

    This video was once again absolutely amazing. This whole series, and your whole channel has inspired me so much. There's life lessons that I re-remember from this series, things I want to start doing but also just enjoy what I'm doing right now. Thank you so much for producing such amazing videos this past year, it makes my day every time

  • @macey9311
    @macey9311 Рік тому

    Your channel makes me feel so cozy. You talk about the struggles of your life, yet your videos seem like therapy to me. So calming yet the truth. This restores all hope in me. Truth doesn’t have to come with ease.

  • @themonkeymang
    @themonkeymang Рік тому +11

    It's not everyday you find someone making content that has heart and soul in it. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @ievjen8670
    @ievjen8670 Рік тому +6

    Everything is perfect in this video - music, atmosphere, thoughts, shots, stories, people... I really love this channel. Thanks to the author for such a wonderful emotions. I'm always on the lookout for new videos. It was really awesome!

  • @morkani
    @morkani Рік тому +3

    It is simply a masterpiece. The most emotional, expressive video of all the episodes of Borderless. How you put all these pieces of footage together to create such an atmosphere is just incredible. Well, of course, it's worth mentioning the amazing editing and filming. This seems to be the level of editing that will always be an ideal for me when I create my videos.
    Thank you for sharing your life with us

  • @abox7825
    @abox7825 Рік тому

    Love this series. The optimism, glass half full feel to it all, and the youthful energy is stuff that media can often - though obviously not always - forget is also important. Your short films and video series remind me of all the creativity thats out there.

  • @claudiafrasca-jones5006
    @claudiafrasca-jones5006 5 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are hauntingly honest and beautiful. Stumbling across your channel has brought me happiness that creators exist who make content that inspires feeling and meaning through honesty, simplicity and all the human beauty that those things bring. And, I love your choice of music so much! Thank you :)

  • @medbyfio
    @medbyfio Рік тому +5

    one day i saw her comment on a jennxpenn video, and years later, i see how her videos have matured, telling her story so sophisticatedly and beautifully. the colour grading, the sounds, everything. it really is an art form in a league of its own. so proud of you natalie

  • @kazur420
    @kazur420 Рік тому +3

    I've traveled through Washington quite a few times throughout life and I found it so difficult to capture its beauty, but you've done it flawlessly. Truly inspiring!

  • @onlyimaginaryy
    @onlyimaginaryy Рік тому +1

    Natalie, I cannot express how much you have inspired me. I’ve been following this journey, and I am so grateful to have watched these videos as I prepare to go on journeys myself. ❤❤

  • @nastyapoburynna7376
    @nastyapoburynna7376 Рік тому

    I cried more than once while watching this movie. I recognized myself in many places, I completely agree that when you have to go to the very depths of yourself, it is not an easy process at all. And I'm glad that it worked out for you and you became borderless!
    Thank you very much for your work, it is definitely worth it. You inspire and motivate. LIVE.
    I wish you success in everything you do.

  • @mantas3852
    @mantas3852 Рік тому +5

    As someone who lives in a small country and just try to mind my own business watching this just reminds how big world is. Makes me want to experience even just a fraction of things you guys do!

  • @Traveling_Jo
    @Traveling_Jo Рік тому +3

    Your videos are always so inspiring, you show the good the bad and the ugly of your experiences and that's so powerful! thank you for this film!

  • @6969SpAcE6969
    @6969SpAcE6969 Рік тому +1

    Was very happy for you both. You are lucky children. It ain’t just a van. They can truly be magical vehicles that can transport you far away to whole other spaces on the inside. I’ve done 6 years in a van. I left a whole life behind, and it was my last resort at trying life again. Starting fresh. The journey was an undoing, a shedding, and an powerful accelerator for change. When I moved into the van I had nothing but a backpack. Slept on my clothes and didn’t have any mattress for a year, and slowly bit by bit the hole van came together, but for the last 6 years I’ve been riding across a knife edge. Never truly in a comfort zone, but the more I faced the challenges the more I became stronger in what and who I am. I feel like I’ve done life times. It’s like everyone else is just being the same doing the same. I feel like I’ve been travelling the universe. Some of the hardest years of my life, and I’m still struggling, but god oh god I am thankful for being awakened. Truth is my blessing. Van lifers really don’t get enough respect. People have no idea how tough it is. You have to face ego death in many ways in life, but living the vanlife can be extremely humbling. It will challenge everything about you. It’s a hole other thing when you have savings, but much love and respect goes out to my fellow vanlifers who are driving on a razor’s edge.

  • @parker_messick
    @parker_messick Рік тому +1

    Wow. As someone who struggles with dissociation, and is a very similar situation. this video hit hard. I often find myself with an endless amount of possibilities and no idea where to go. It’s a beautiful, Terrifying, daunting and freeing feeling. It’s hard to enjoy things sometimes because of how In your head you can get. Remember to try your best to stay present ♥️

  • @yuki.yahiro
    @yuki.yahiro Рік тому +3

    Vale a pena esperar meses para ver esses vídeos! Natalie a sua forma de fazer vídeos é diferente, não são só vídeos, são histórias, momentos, sentimentos e significados. Sem palavras para tudo isso, é tão lindo e inspirador

  • @butterllee
    @butterllee Рік тому +5

    you wouldn’t believe how much my aspects on life have changed ever since i started watching your films. i’m genuinely so glad i found you, natalie. ❤️

  • @gubbinsly
    @gubbinsly Рік тому +1

    Currently travelling the world with my family. It’s one of, if not, THE MOST difficult thing I’ve ever done. But it is also the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I aspire to be like you! You’ve inspired me to travel, and explore, and learn! So I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. This will be a life-changing experience. God Bless!

  • @oliviaquintin5407
    @oliviaquintin5407 Рік тому +8

    Natalie, this is an absolutely beautiful series. I actually got teary-eyed while watching this. You have such a talent for storytelling and connecting with others--keep being awesome.

  • @maristeenkamp1687
    @maristeenkamp1687 Рік тому +5

    Its unreal how good you are at this Natalie. I genuinely LOVE your videos and the story telling is unreal. Thank you, always