We’re Living in a Van Rent Free (And It’s Amazing)

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  • @olwynmaurer861
    @olwynmaurer861 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely love your channel 💕🙏

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much!.. ☯️😊☮️

  • @DavideoSolar
    @DavideoSolar 3 місяці тому +8

    I have been living in a van for almost two years now in Oz. Many people find vanlifers confronting and quite frankly are jealous of the freedom as life for them is a constant grind. Vanlife is not for everyone, but it has done me personally the world of good. Don’t listen to the haters, just feel sorry for them.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +2

      Couldn't agree more.. Living the best life 😊
      Keep safe out there ..
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @patrickmcdonald2239
    @patrickmcdonald2239 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice video you two seem to be in a good place sound very happy and contented, l agree with your comments on making your choices , cool looking van respect keep doing what you’re doing because is definitely working 😊👍

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you very muchly 😊.. We just love this way of life..
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @sandy27665
    @sandy27665 3 місяці тому +1

    You two are very special souls,this world needs more of you,I see scotland very soon for you,same as me love the isolation for connection to mother earth,makes you into oneness with all.God bless you two xxx

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Awwww thank you, yes we think so too regarding Scotland..
      Keep safe and safer travels ☯️😊☮️

  • @joannahart1604
    @joannahart1604 3 місяці тому +2

    True what you’re saying definitely agree plus it’s nothing to do with anyone.
    Love to get bk on rd again.
    Hope you’re mother makes full recovery ❤

  • @northstarcreative
    @northstarcreative 3 місяці тому +2

    I’ve stopped watching all the vanlife channels that promote themselves with solo female vanlife/bikini click bait stuff because I’m so sick of seeing it. Your channel is a breath of fresh air ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep, agree with you on that. Anything that looks like click bait like the negatives and the hands on face look, we just scroll past. We've always said right from the beginning to keep it real, the good, the bad and the ugly.. All we want to do is show what it's like to live on the road. The positives and the negatives!... Thank you so much for your kind words ..☯️😊☮️

  • @thefairyjam
    @thefairyjam 3 місяці тому +2

    Nicest interior of a van I've ever seen💖😻💯

  • @nonlostsouls
    @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +2

    You are so right i think sometimes we are doing more damage than good when we publicise this way of life, the benefits, the parkups etc etc...
    We choose not to highlight the situation due to the fact that a lot of others had already jumped on the bandwagon, and the last thing we wanted was yet another video encouraging others to come to the drove and possibly cause trouble. Yes show support but do it quietly. I agree the Drove will be no more once they close it at the winter solstice..
    We noticed a lot of the byways around that area already have limited access..
    Thanks for your comment , some intreasting facts there..
    ☯️😊☮️

  • @Billiesvanlife
    @Billiesvanlife 3 місяці тому +1

    Hope your mum has a speedy recovery Steve.. had it myself recently and not nice. Great video as always 😊

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Dotty, keep safe out there ☯️😊☮️

  • @Shan-outnabout
    @Shan-outnabout 3 місяці тому +1

    Your doing what you love and you love what your doing ❤ hats off to you both xxx

  • @Ritarelay
    @Ritarelay 3 місяці тому +1

    Live and let live. If only we could all adopt this. Love you both ❤❤ see you very soon.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Right!. Too many people concentrate on other people's lives rather than making their own lives amazing.. See you both real soon, love you guys..☮️😊☯️

  • @traceyford2889
    @traceyford2889 3 місяці тому +2

    Ignore the negativity.. just be you, liked how you talk the truth and how it is with out glamming it all up... hope your mum makes a speedy recovery ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!!
      Yes she is starting to feel a lot better now, thank you ☯️😊☮️

  • @Mark22WiDax
    @Mark22WiDax 3 місяці тому +3

    Steve Billy .. it’s gets me , why the hell ! Do you have to justify how u live .. ur not hurting anyone or anything , how u live .. ur happy that’s it 😊😎❤️love to patch ..

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      We thought it would be a good subject to touch upon, to highlight some of the negatively that we as vanlifers get. Funny though, only seems to be online and not when we meet people 😅.
      Hope you are well..☮️😊☯️

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 3 місяці тому +1

    Fabulous video Both. Hope your Mom's feeling better Syeve 🙏 Keep Loving the Lifestyle Both. Looking forward to watching your expensives video. Love and Big Hugs Both ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Asa, yes we are looking forward to putting that one out, hope your both well and having the best life ever ... ☯️😊☮️

  • @willfearon1980
    @willfearon1980 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello 👋 2 u both. It's will here who gave you the greenman. Keep seeing him on your van wall every time I watch your blogs. Loving the blogs. I've been Westbury loads of times as well as the drove. My 2 favourite places. Hope to bump in to you both again soon. Happy safe travels & adventures 2 you both.🙂🙏✌️🙏🙂

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Awesome! Thank you!, yes we love our green man, glad your still watching 🤣
      Keep safe out there, hope to meet up with you soon ☮️😊☯️

  • @gypsydal
    @gypsydal 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s amazing how little you need living in a van. I wasn’t expecting how liberating it felt to have less “stuff”. I’m 4 years into to full time, but I’m now on a seasonal pitch on a campsite. I Started after a relationship breakdown and couldn’t afford a place of my own. The first year was totally transient but I find it easier to be more fixed with a full time job and an energetic dog, So I’m not doing it as cheaply as it can be done, but still cheaper than a house😂 And I’m free to move whenever I like. I don’t find it more stressful than house life, just daily needs may require a little extra planning? It’s certainly not the Insta dream most days, but I,m not giving it up for anything. I love it. 😊 And once I’ve saved enough to drop to part-time work, I’ll be back to transient living , hopefully 🤞

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      It's THE best life ever, even when it's tough, it's better than living a conventional lifestyle. ☯️😊☮️

  • @suziq4394
    @suziq4394 3 місяці тому +2

    We have been full-time 4 years today ! Not been easy but... we've spent a month each in France , Spain, Switzerland and Portugal and intend to spend a month in all European countries. Currently back in the UK and trying to save a few quid. Don't miss the mortgage round our neck or the constant maintenance. We are in the south too. Enjoy your videos and if you'd like to meet up for a chat ? Let us know.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +2

      Congratulations on your vananniversary, sounds like your having a lot of fun.. If we are ever in the same neighbourhood its always great to meet up with fellow van Dwellers. Keep safe out there ☯️😊☮️

  • @CaptSELLFISHRaVanLIFE
    @CaptSELLFISHRaVanLIFE 3 місяці тому +2

    All the best guys.
    Thanks for sharing..

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Our pleasure Mike..
      Hope you and pup are well. Keep safe out there ☯️😊☮️

  • @JonathanSears-u7b
    @JonathanSears-u7b 3 місяці тому +1

    Lovely place and not too far from my home,it was lovely to meet you both at the vanlife and overlander celebration the other week. ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, was nice to meet you too, thanks for leaving us a comment 😊

  • @GoodenuffCollective
    @GoodenuffCollective 3 місяці тому +1

    Such beautiful scenery.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, we really do have stunning countryside..
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @cmcmillan7987
    @cmcmillan7987 3 місяці тому +1

    Fab van, it has such a lovely vibe. Hope your mum is better. C.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, yes she is a lot better now thank you ☯️😊☮️

  • @LostNative
    @LostNative 3 місяці тому +2

    Hehe I was park just next to you when you filmed that first clip.
    I was watching ya out my windows.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      🤣🤣🤣, you should have waved & then been on the video..🤟🤣☮️😊☯️

  • @robynallen-waters837
    @robynallen-waters837 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for a great video. I really dont understand why you or anyone else need to justify to others how they live. I have lived in a van in Australia for 4 years now. Not always easy but overall it fits me better than any other lifestyle. There are so many more people living on the road now. Cheers. Take care and carry on with what you love! ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you.
      Not justifying , we just thought it was a great subject to touch upon, there will always be haters, no matter how you live your life, we just have to keep being us and let them do them..
      Keep safe over there 😊
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @sayaka8587
    @sayaka8587 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice video
    Pray that your mother gets better soon, pneumonia can become serious if you don't get good quick treatment.
    Yes blackberry time, it's great, just picked some for my tea.
    And apples too.
    Just getting ripe in the common.
    That's the only thing I miss about living in a van, nowhere to grow vegetables and fruits.
    Take care
    Godbless
    🥰😊😇

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes me too, I've been sneaking in small plants though 😂. Even travelling around with Tommy our tomato plant 😂..
      Keep safe out there and enjoy this bountiful season..
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @PJB2002
    @PJB2002 3 місяці тому +2

    Hi, I just came across your channel and subscribed. I'm really happy for you and your fantastic lifestyle! Long live freedom of choice! 😊

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Welcome aboard!, Thank you for leaving us a lovely comment..☮️😊☯️

  • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
    @MotorHomeBeepBeep 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellence because it was real. It's encouraging when people show their true Life. I'm also selling my home at the moment to try van life but I'm not on the shoestring. It is a very nice film subscribe to you

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much , we will always keep it real and show both side ls of vanlife..
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @popestar100
    @popestar100 3 місяці тому +1

    Fab video guys makes sense also van life is an option certainly not for everyone,park ups I find you just need to plan ahead have 3 options,…your parking space app is a good backup especially tourist areas had a sea front hotel car park for £6 24hrs recently in exmouth looking forward to your budget video 😊👍

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.. Yeah we are excited to show our budget video, I think a lot of people will be shocked at how little it costs to live full time in a van..☯️😊☮️

  • @RollingBeachHut
    @RollingBeachHut 3 місяці тому +1

    Great vlog again. One of the things I've found people ask is if I'm on benefits. They usually leave tied up in knots when I tell them I've been self employed for 40yrs & that the biggest drain on the tax we all pay are companies forcing staff to use UC to top up wages due to being paid minimum wage, its £billions every year, if they can't pay a decent wage those businesses are a bankrupt business model using govt to support them! I mainly shop at small farm shops so I'm not playing a part in helping the big retailers get away with that 🎉

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Hate when people just assume, just come and talk to us like normal human beings😊..
      We would love to only use farm shops and independent stores a lot more to be fair..
      Keep safe out there ☮️😊☯️

  • @sueelliott8403
    @sueelliott8403 3 місяці тому +1

    I live just down the road from Robinswood Hill!! ❤

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh wow really that's awesome ☮️😊☯️

  • @Weirdwebbie58
    @Weirdwebbie58 3 місяці тому +1

    Live & let live!!

  • @StarCaledonia
    @StarCaledonia 3 місяці тому +1

    Let’s not forget VAT that you pay on every litre of fuel, food, and other things you buy. And you actually have to buy water, whether it is from a campsite or big bottles from a supermarket.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      This is true, however we do manage to get free water for our water tanks. ☯️😊☮️

  • @ianpawson-vanlife-mcr
    @ianpawson-vanlife-mcr 3 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant vid.... its wound me up that you have humans having ago at you about council tax.... we pay tax on pretty much everything now, so screw them, only jealous..... I so much wanna go full time van life , but Mrs is more a weekender and a week or so.... but one day it's gonna happen .. I'm so jealous of you 2 .. it's a difficult but rewarding lifestyle you have , every time I watch your vids .. gives me so.much inspiration to do it..... from Friday will be out and about for 10/ 12 ish days traveling , so hopefully may bump into you both if not safe travels

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      One day Ian, one day 😊..
      Have the best time out there, I'm sure we shall bump into each other again soon.
      Keep safe out there..
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 3 місяці тому +5

    Some folks will always be negative, no matter what you do. I think you and your lifestyle is brilliant. All the very best to you both. 👍🚐😎💚

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Rob ☯️😊☮️

  • @leebriggs9601
    @leebriggs9601 3 місяці тому +2

    Hi guys long time no see, I’m so sorry to here about Iris and I hope she gets better soon. Honestly does my head in the people who aren’t happy in there life who desire to bring you down. At the end of the day you worked most of your life eating your children and now relaxing. Also you pay your Road tax so what’s the difference in living in a house paying council tax and living in a house and doing what you guys do. Honestly fuck the haters and keep being you, much love ✌️❤️

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Hey Lee, so nice to see our number 1 fan back, its been a while, lots has changed around here & you've got some catching up to do 🤣.. Hope you & Cody are doing really well..☯️😊☮️

  • @Meandmissy
    @Meandmissy 3 місяці тому +1

    I think it’s a great way of life what your doing think there’s many of people who’d love to do the same but can’t for whatever reasons then that brings jealousy and nasty comments cause you’ve got what they want but can’t have it so your obviously doing something right they just envious of what you’ve got you just carry on with what your doing live your life and be happy

    • @Wayne-wm6wq
      @Wayne-wm6wq 3 місяці тому

      I'm jealous but not in a bad way I love that way of life I have traveller blood in me I'm in a house but I'm free to a point as don't pay tax ctax gas electricity water TV

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      So true!. Thank you ☯️😊☮️

  • @YllaStar95970
    @YllaStar95970 3 місяці тому +1

    🐶 l live in a van.
    Wherever l seem to park, ( reverse bay + half a van length forward, to prevent myself being a victim at being blocked in) seems to be a dogging site.....
    l assume these people eventually do go home, and pay their Council Tax.😂

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂
      Keep safe out there..
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @chubbybloke1
    @chubbybloke1 3 місяці тому +1

    Do what you want to do guys screw what others think I have 8 years left then i retire and I'm doing the exact same thing

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Your going to love it!.
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @garysmart7132
    @garysmart7132 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi liking the inside of your van just stumbled across your channel i myself live in a van and have done so for many years now, i think one or two things about what you are saying park ups eg the drove there are that many UA-camrs there putting videos up someone in the local authorities are going to see them and sorry to say useing the word Free they definitely don't like people getting anything for free i myself have a stealth van and to me that means saying under the radar. Enjoy your travels.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you and welcome to our humble abode.. ☮️😊☯️

  • @100Noddy
    @100Noddy 3 місяці тому +4

    My council tax is £2400 a year, I get nought for it. With my income tax and national insurance I am paying close to £12K in tax a year. If I keep my income to less than £12570 I get to keep it alI and live a less stressful life. I know I got to pay tax on food, van and fuel, but can find ways to reduce that. A fella I know lives on £3000 a year, it can be done.

    • @gregorypepper8674
      @gregorypepper8674 3 місяці тому +1

      Brother, I feel your pain, I am not a Vanlifer but I built a self build van, even had Mad Mark stop over here-once and I follow the movement enthusiastically I moved from the UK to France in 2020, before I moved here my UK council tax was £1780 per year, just the council Tax cost makes 2080 euros here
      With that 2080 euros that pays my yearly bills for my
      Village Council Tax
      All my Electricity
      All the wood I need for my log burner in the winter
      And both my water bills,
      Sadly I see no value for money in the UK any longer. I feel your pain 😮

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      We shall be touching upon this subject soon actually , our yearly outgoings while living in a van verses living in a house , and your right it can be done.
      We just choose not to be slaves to society anymore and it winds lot of people up 😂
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @74quo
    @74quo 3 місяці тому +1

    I can smell the patchouli oil from here up north😂

  • @jdvanlife
    @jdvanlife 3 місяці тому +2

    Love this video ♥️ are you guys originally from Norfolk?

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Sadly not JD, we are from a shire near Bristol 😂
      Hope you are well buddy, its nice to see your back on YT doing your thing..
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @njw7255
    @njw7255 3 місяці тому +1

    Good one you guys 👍

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 3 місяці тому +1

    Before I had to retire through health I burned 6 tanks of Diesel every month just getting to the grind. I now use 1 tank every 6 weeks in the van. I have cut my carbon footprint more than many. I hope this weekend warrior does not glorify. The summer is a problem with all the folk who have vans that they use twice a year so we stay away from tourist areas. Good on you for clearing up, there is so much rubbish. I gave up 22yrs of my life and my mental health to be able do what I do. Lindsay and I have our plans for the future and will be free in 18 months or so and no YT keyboard warrior is going to stop me. Well said for all of this the righteous on here really annoy me, especially the "full-timers" that are not. Hope the guy on the Drove is ok, we had a long chat with him on my 60th Birthday trip to Avebury and Stonehenge. We were foraging wild cherries last week, they were gorgeous. Great video thank you.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Oooooh, love cherries.. Yes keep doing you and keep being happy, no matter what plateform we choose to live our lifes the key board warriors/ Trolls will always have something to moan about 😂
      Keep safe out there..
      ☯️😊☮️

  • @Chris_Carini
    @Chris_Carini 3 місяці тому +1

    And then there is VAT as well as tobacco and alcohol taxes. We pay more than enough. Also, there is no way Billy has been around long enough to have worked for forty six years! 🤣👍

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Your right we pay enough to be able to live the way we want.. And Billie should have said 42 not 46 😂😂...
      ☯️😊☮️

    • @Chris_Carini
      @Chris_Carini 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nonlostsouls 🤣🤣

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      😊

  • @andrewfeaver2805
    @andrewfeaver2805 3 місяці тому +2

    Good luck to both of you, a very nice way to live. Take no notice of the spiteful comments. Enjoy your life!.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! You too!..
      ☮️😊☯️

  • @100Noddy
    @100Noddy 3 місяці тому +1

    💜

  • @putindead2406
    @putindead2406 3 місяці тому +1

  • @northstarcreative
    @northstarcreative 3 місяці тому +2

    The bloody council tax question - why would you pay council tax if you don’t have a house and if they’re so bothered why don’t they live in a van? People can be so stupid. I’ve been asked this loads (boatlife) - always by people who just want to offend because they’re unhappy but scared of doing anything different.

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep, 💯 %.. I just can't understand why some have to be so negative to those that are just trying to live their lives by their rules , like you said its either fear of something different or they don't understand or jealousy.. Keep safe out there..☮️😊☯️

  • @battlebbot
    @battlebbot 3 місяці тому +1

    The council has been paying a LOT of attention to the Drove recently, and I would guess the many videos that feature it, will certainly mean a TRO being imposed before the end of this year?
    The videos of course mean far more going there, which I would guess is exactly what the council want?
    Cant see how a TRO could be seriously imposed, as there are clear public health grounds to support the application, as there is no water and no sewerage on the site.
    The videos will of course be used to support the application, as will allegations of trading without proper licences. Its a real shame but the closure looks inevitable, and I would guess the many "vanlifer" videos now online, will make closure or banning overnight stays, much more easily achieved?

  • @wombal177jim
    @wombal177jim 3 місяці тому +2

    you guys should never feel bad about anything you do. you are TAXED from the day you were born everything you buy is value-added tax national insurance tax petrol tax shopping on your groceries tax lol come on just live and to the best of your abilities ATB wishes also even if your on benefits thats your money the government have to give you cause you payed your TAX and pay it every day even if your on benefits they still take it from you lol people need to start to work together x

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому +1

      True words my friend, thank you ☮️😊☯️

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld 3 місяці тому +1

    Crack on 😂👍🍻

  • @edwardbalmforth1892
    @edwardbalmforth1892 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi you guys...
    Love your channel...I wish I could have the life you two have...I own a house and also am a weekend warrior...I wish I had the guts to go full time..I love it when I’m in my van at weekends..please you do not have to explain your income or anything...if you get benefits...good luck to you. If you can why not cos everyone else is claiming benefits for various reasons..,,if you can the more the better.....fuck the government..get as much as you can ....all the rest do....have safe travels...and be safe...fuck the government....xxx

    • @nonlostsouls
      @nonlostsouls  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, I'm sure one day you will just do it.. Enjoy every second your out there in the meantime ☯️😊☮️

  • @Bob-_-Smith
    @Bob-_-Smith 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s nobody’s business how you choose to live and what you pay.
    If they want to carry on paying to top up greedy councillors pensions then let them crack on.