Thank you for your honesty and sharing your journey. As a 54-year old married father of two (one a special needs child), I learned 1) life is a journey and 2) don't sweat the small stuff. Safe travels and much happiness.
Wow. You guys are so young, didn't know you both are 22. The way you talk is calm, positive and mature. Keep up the adventure and keep experiencing the world. You are too young to settle for a career or a "life". It's inspiring to see you guys love each other and enjoy your life more by traveling and exploring the world. :) And Chad, keep it up man. Glad you overcame the challenges.
Thanks Jon! We absolutely love the encouragement. Traveling full time is not as easy to make a reality as it may seem, but we are beyond grateful to be doing it. We really appreciate you Jon. Thanks for spending your time on us.
Hey Chad, you can borrow audiobooks from the Library. Just sign up with your local Library (wherever your legal residence is) and you can get free Ebooks and Audiobooks through them. It's really great and I'm so happy I learned about it because I've read so many books during the pandemic I wouldn't have had the money to buy!
@@ChadandClaire archive dot com and set up a free account. You can "favorite" books, I search by author easiest and then while reading, I just "borrow" them for every hour, and it remembers the page I am on. And if I have to take a break, no worries, I keep that window open on my iPad and can pick right up a day or two later. And you can search by author. There are many languages on there as well, not just English. But this is a fave, being overseas and not having a local US library. (my mom lent me her card, but our local library has a terrible system and will have one of a series but not the rest, so I gave up on them!)
I'm not sure how I ended up subscribing to you guys but this video contains so much raw and unfiltered positivity that I think everyone could learn from it. Great work on another fantastic video, sending love and positivity all the way from LI, NY!
Thanks Jon! It’s definitely not always easy to be positive, but we do believe it is a choice to make the most out of each and every situation. We are so glad you enjoy our videos and are SO incredibly grateful for you!
A mind that is stretched by a new experience and new travel directions can never go back to its old dimensions..... Thank you for sharing this experience with us!!!
You guys are too cute! Your meals look scrumptious! Make me chuckle because you always use the entire bag of noodles. That’s a lot of noodles! Safe travels...stay warm!
I started tuning into your travel vlogs last June 2023 just before our family trip to Austria. After the trip, I then went back to the beginning of your channel and have been watching every several days (so I don't run out of posts to watch) to savor the old ones as the excitement grows with each new one you post. I am a travel agent of 23 years and really immerse myself into what you are experiencing, plus my wife is a filipina so she and I really enjoyed your most recent visit to the Philippines. You are both very genuine and that makes you sooooo likeable! ...plus Claire's cooking has inspired me to eat healthy...so much so that I have lost 50 lbs to a very healthy weight now. I love to see what you are cooking next in the back of the van. Love you both!
I love how open and honest you both are about life. I feel like so many people have/have had similar struggles and not enough people talk about it. I love your travel channel! I found it a little bit ago and have been binge watching from the start of your van life trip! The videos are amazing!!
great that you made this vlog; it gives audience like me a better feel of you two; watching your vlog is very relaxing for me; it ha become a habit that i watch it every night; just too chill before bed time.
very honest. I've 3 children young adults my middle child sufferers from anxiety and depression from a young age and I have and will fight nail and tooth for her. she often says she put me through a lot but the way I see it I have learnt so much about mental health and dealing with situations, even learnt how to get appointments quickly instead of been put on waiting lists. I think it's great u both travelling doing what u both want to. Good luck with your travel
Thank you for telling us more about yourselves 🌸, I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t fall in love with both of you. Your very sweet fun loving people, I’m envious of your travels. I’m 58 yrs old, wish I could have done what your doing now. But, I don’t give up on living on the road like you are 🙏. I’ve been homeless and lived in my truck few years, now I’m a mother of 3 grown kids. And just became a grandma in March 👶, which I’m ecstatic about 😊. I could write a book on my life, my mom moved us every 6 months or so. My father by his choice , disowned us in my teen years. I’m so happy that you both have loving supportive families ❤️, it’s a rare thing really. So, keep up the great videos. Like you Claire I’m an art person, I’ll send you a piece of my art someday . I’ve never heard you both laugh so much as you did in this video, remember laughter is internal jogging which is good for you ❤️. Saw that on a church sign years ago, I love it. Stay happy and safe, and keep being you ! 🙏🦋
Deborah! First off thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment! We absolutely love hearing about other people’s lives. You sound like an incredibly wise grandma(!!!) and we are so excited for your endless future adventures. We are so grateful for our supportive families. We definitely would not be who we are without them and we try hard to not take that for granted. We hope to share many more of our crazy laughter fits in the future. As we get more comfortable with filming in front of a camera it is getting easier to do. 👍 Hope you have a wonderful week Deborah! Thanks for spending your time on us!
You two are such a sweet couple. Usually when I see you two smile I smile too. Liked and subscribed when I first saw your vlog - it was a vlog about Icelandic food. I once had a layover in Iceland, although I haven't had the chance to visit Iceland yet, the fresh air there really impressed me. My personal life experience is that you won't be liked by everyone, and it is important to realize and accept that. If you dwell on dislikes or malicious comments from others, you are punishing yourself with these meaningless things, which is a waste of your time and energy.
As a nee subscriber, I totally enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you two. Thanks for sharing silly facts, but also very personal ones. ❤️ I also really love how Chad says people’s names to make them feel recognized. I love that and totally stealing because it’s such a small act we can all do that can make a difference 🤗
What a wonderfully honest vlog post!!!! You have helped me get through this last year of many depressing days with your joy and wonder and here you are helping many, many more people with your honest truths!!! BRAVO!!! The world needs more people like the two of you! Now, here's what I've learned in my 59 years that may be of a little help to you. 1. Claire, the older you get the more you grow to not give a damn what other people think about you!!! It is joyous and freeing!!! I just wish is would happen to young people sooner so they can be free of that worry!!! 2. Chad, the things that happened to you while you were on that medicine for the ADHD is exactly what happened to my son. I truly believe that it is BECAUSE of the medicine!!! He doesn't take it anymore and has adjusted well! He has a wonderful job and a very messy apartment! He'd rather play video games OR do anything else than meet a deadline EXCEPT for his work!!! He's an absolutely amazing employee and his firm loves him!!!! BTW, he's only one year older than y'all!!! 3. You have been raised by loving, caring parents! It shows! You know right from wrong and you demonstrate that! That in and of itself will take you far! As long as you both do what you know is just and honorable you can do no wrong! It won't be easy all the time, but you will sleep well at night (and you won't care what other PEOPLE think of you)!!! As far as I'm concerned, you're doing what most people have to wait to do until later in life (like me)! How exciting is that!!! You are truly amazing, talented and blessed! Keep it up! Can't wait until the next vlog!!! Safe travels! P.S. - One question wasn't answered - How did Claire learn to cook so well????
Holley! It’s hard to put into words what you’re support has meant to us throughout the these past few months. Your encouragement and wisdom is SO appreciated. It’s so incredibly cool that you have a son about the same age as me with a similar story. We are truly living the dream and we try extremely hard to not take it for granted. Even though it’s not always easy, that’s what makes it so incredibly fun. To answer your question. Claire learned everything she knows from watching her mom cook and a lot of experimenting. (Fingers crossed we can get her mom in a video sometime!)
@@ChadandClaire that would be so much fun to see Claire's mom in a post!!! I can't even imagine how good of a cook she is if Claire learned from her!!! Claire is amazing!
The fact that you corrected Amsterdam as a country to The Netherlands instead of "Holland" makes me so proud. 🇳🇱😂 Come back with Claire and visit more places! 👀 Edit: Omg so heartbreaking to hear the struggles you both (have gone/go) through and so happy you have each other! You both are so valuable to this world, and talented! 🥺❤
Always love watching you two! So happy to get to know you better :) You guys have grown such an incredible audience in the last few months Sam and I have been following along. Can't wait to see you reach 10K!
We are so thankful for you and Sam! We love seeing your posts and are so grateful to have such an incredible online community going. We are so bummed we didn’t get to swing down to San Diego. We will have to visit one day!!
Wow thank you for being so honest💕 I love your channel.Don’t focus on the negative people they don’t deserve your precious time 😁 look after your mental health. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 xx
As you know there are several young couples doing exactly what you are doing. You two are cute as buttons. Your enthusiasm and obvious joy is infectious (maybe you will start a nice pandemic). and I am giving you my (first annual) most aesthetically pleasing van interior. I love the colors.
Omg I was cracking up the entire last half of "who is more likely to" 🤣 I love your energy (individually and together)!!! And it is so refreshing and amazing to see another Chinese-American traveling and pursuing nonconventional dreams, Claire. I'm excited to continue following along on your journeys!
This is so refreshing to see as I’m newly 19 and already planning my first small little solo trip to Joshua tree National park (2h30min). You guys are both awesome people and I’m grateful to be apart of your journey, more importantly I’m excited to see you guys grow as people and content creators as time flows by. Wish you guys the absolute best and good morning if you read this when you guys wake up.
Thanks for your kind words! We wish you all the best on your future travels and we are so thankful to have such incredible support! Stay safe and remember to cherish every moment we’re given.
Oh my goodness, I don't think I've smiled/laughed so much watching a video. Claire, your laugh is infectious, and Chad, it's so heartwarming to see how much you care for Claire (in all your videos - not just this one!). This video really felt like I was hanging out with you guys - love this type of video!
I really enjoy ur channel. Ur both so down to earth and seem like really nice and chill people. Im a Canadian woman married to a South Korean living in South Korea. I hope one day you will visit Korea and if you want a free guide I would be happy to show u around and teach u some basic Korean!
Recently came across your channel and have enjoyed watching you both. You two make a cute couple and are adorable together. Thanks for the smiles and laughs.
this video was so refreshing to watch! claire, i totally relate about the workbooks and my mom saying “you don’t need to go to a concert, you have a CD” 😂 i’d love to take you to a show if any lineup whenever y’all end up in chicago!
Oh I love you guys! Really happy to have found your channel! Been watching your Portugal and San Sebastián videos (from the future) :) you both seem like genuine and wonderful people
Just saw this tonight. Soo funny! I would like to adopt you because you’re so adorable and made me crack up! K? You have a whole life ahead of you. Keep having fun! Xoxox❤
Aww, this was such a nice “change of pace” video! Very cool getting to know a little more about you two! Your positivity and youthfulness is so refreshing to see...especially in this current climate of weird negativity! I thought that Claire was gonna say that the culinary arts, was her favorite subject! And Chad, I too had a battle with depression back in my late teens/early twenties. I was on Wellbutrin for awhile, and can totally agree with, and relate to your feelings about the use of antidepressants buddy! Always my best to you two 😀
Glad you enjoyed a change in video! It was a lot of fun to make this video and a bit easier in a sense than trying to run around and capture everything around us. It’s reassuring to hear that you had your own battle when you were around my age. Thanks for always stopping in Roberto. We love hearing from you.
Super fun video . Laughter is the best medicine. Your blessed to have each other. Thanks for sharing your journey. That truffle pasta dinner looked so good as do all your meals. You two are a great team. Enjoy Colorado 🏞👍🌞
Duuude what! Y’all’s most memorable memories are so similar to mine! Chad, when you said your family camped all the time, it made me smile because mine did too. I started thinking of my first memory, and then Claire said something so spot on! My first mem is sitting at the laundromat with my mom when I was like 3 years old. I’d go with her and we would eat donuts and play Ms. Pac Man. Super neat. Pray for y’all often 💛
If you want to read more you should see if your hometown library offers ebooks. Mine does and I am able to read books on my phone for free or listen to the audiobooks!
Love your videos.. just discovered you today and have already watched three or four videos in a row… Subscribed!! Keep it up - looking forward to following you through your journey!
i have to admit I did not like the beginning of this video, stopped watching and came back another day. I am glad I did. You two are so sweet thank you for sharing. Chad try your hometown library. I always download books to read. I have just recently started audio books from my local library. I listen on walks and when driving.
Chad.. my man. I swear you are my twin brother from another mother. Love this channel and looking forward to getting my van soon! Sending positivity from Chattanooga!
You guys are Couple goals and life goals. Hope this season in life bring you many adventures and experiences. This is the best scrapbook for your 20s!!!
Hi you guys, would it be possible to post a video or outline the every day cost of living in the van, and if you saved up the amount in advance, or do you currently work? I know it's a lot to ask, but my husband and I are interested and think others may find it inspiring to know how to make this is a reality. Thank you!
We definitely can include that in a future video! We did make a video about our finances in a previous video titled “How we afford to travel” that would be a great place to start until we make another video. Hope that helps!
Aw, here you said "we don't read", but these days you always bring a book to places and read, don't you? :) I've seen it in several videos. Good for you!
You guys are living my vanlifedream 😍 If you ever want to visit Belgium, it’s near The Netherlands (btw Amsterdam is not a country 😉), please let me know! I’m happy to give you a tour in this tiny country 😃🇧🇪
I am a good bit older than you two, for sure. So, I think given the age difference, you may not be so interested in the answers to ALL the questions, but here is a tiny brief resume... born into a military family, moved a lot, often to and from Alaska and my family settled in Alaska. It is the last state I lived in before marrying a man I met back in college, my Norwegian farmer. He and I are also born in the same year, but at different ends of it. We are just over 50 both of us, and we would like to spend more time off the farm when we can. Do some local traveling and we have some retirement plans involving Alaska as well. If you have problems when in Alaska, please get in touch as I know folks who can help. Just in case. Nice to have a back up when so far from home. Same for Norway, if ever you are here. My hobbies relate to fiber and plants.... I have two sheep, a garden, and I weave, spin and sew. And knit. And a little dyeing with plants when the mood strikes. And I enjoy following your travels as this is something I hope to do with my husband someday, show him my country and bits of my life. I would love that. And being that we are lowkey non fancy folks, a little van is right up our alley. When in Alaska, check out Palmer (tiny museum with a gorgeous garden, good coffee shops and bookstore and small town feel) and then Talkeetna is a favorite place, and Fairbanks is where I went to college (& had my first date with my husband, so check out The Pumphouse! Spendy, but an experience. They used to have nice Sunday brunches too.) That is, if Alaska is still part of the trip. There is a ferry, and you can camp for free on deck, but the car costs. But it is a beautiful trip, and highly recommend. 😊❤️
Ahh we REALLY want to road trip to Alaska, but we actually decided to do it later. I have taken a screenshot of all of your recommendations for future use. You and your husband sound like an incredibly interesting couple. We want to have a farm one day and hearing about yours makes us both so excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing about yourself it makes us feel so nice knowing who is watching our videos.
@@ChadandClaire Oh good! I was worried the age thing might be odd, or something, but yes, now that you say that, I do understand! :-) Alaska will be there whenever, so keep the info. I won't be forgetting you two anytime soon. 👍🏻😄
Awww this video was really cute seeing you both just laughing having a good time asking these questions! I enjoy get to know tags lol love you guys videos I’ve been enjoy my downtime watching your guys lifestyle soo inspiring the freedom in all aspects! Wow so the whole time when I watch the videos I see chads personality very light, jokey and knowledge seeker and learning little bits of knowledge where he goes learned more about him and finding out his birthday meaning he’s a sidereal gemini, the sidereal astrology nerd I am i pinned it I told my bf I think he’s a sidereal gemini and he goes nooo then you guys make this video and I ding ding sidereal gemini sun lol and Claire sidereal taurus too the comfy clothes story for her love for art too always moving at her own pace in the hiking trails and she soo earthyyyy always tingling the 5 senses! I am a sidereal astrologer if you ever interested in knowing your sidereal energy I can help or just go use a sidereal astrology calculator on Google!
When I heard you say about your mom .. "You wanna see a concert, i can perform for you at home for free" .. my mom memories got triggered! is that an Asian thing ? (maybe not... i guess just being frugal) :D Anyways, enjoyed the video! kudos! P.S. Dekalb represent!
We lived two doors down from each other our freshman year of college! We met in the study room when Claire was drawing a hyperrealistic drawing of a shoe and I was "Journaling" we became friends and have not looked back since!
Hi. Apologies if I sound rude. Malaysian here. May I ask without offence please, guy from south marrying a non white...is that a racial bias over there? Not a bright person here, so if I sound stupid, do pls excuse. News always showing the trumpy thingy and makes it seems that most southern yanks are totally supremo in their minds...apologies again ya if I am rude.
The south is full of all types of people. It’s honestly not foreign or anything that we are together. From our experience no one has said anything or has looked at as differently. Hope that helps!
Thank you for your honesty and sharing your journey. As a 54-year old married father of two (one a special needs child), I learned 1) life is a journey and 2) don't sweat the small stuff. Safe travels and much happiness.
Thank YOU Gary! We couldn’t agree with you more and yet we often let the small things get to us. Thanks for sharing your time with us! 🙏
Wow. You guys are so young, didn't know you both are 22. The way you talk is calm, positive and mature. Keep up the adventure and keep experiencing the world. You are too young to settle for a career or a "life". It's inspiring to see you guys love each other and enjoy your life more by traveling and exploring the world. :) And Chad, keep it up man. Glad you overcame the challenges.
Thanks Jon! We absolutely love the encouragement. Traveling full time is not as easy to make a reality as it may seem, but we are beyond grateful to be doing it.
We really appreciate you Jon. Thanks for spending your time on us.
Hey Chad, you can borrow audiobooks from the Library. Just sign up with your local Library (wherever your legal residence is) and you can get free Ebooks and Audiobooks through them. It's really great and I'm so happy I learned about it because I've read so many books during the pandemic I wouldn't have had the money to buy!
Absolutely brilliant idea!! I’m going to look into doing that now! 🎉 THANK YOU
@@ChadandClaire archive dot com and set up a free account. You can "favorite" books, I search by author easiest and then while reading, I just "borrow" them for every hour, and it remembers the page I am on. And if I have to take a break, no worries, I keep that window open on my iPad and can pick right up a day or two later. And you can search by author. There are many languages on there as well, not just English. But this is a fave, being overseas and not having a local US library. (my mom lent me her card, but our local library has a terrible system and will have one of a series but not the rest, so I gave up on them!)
I'm not sure how I ended up subscribing to you guys but this video contains so much raw and unfiltered positivity that I think everyone could learn from it. Great work on another fantastic video, sending love and positivity all the way from LI, NY!
Thanks Jon! It’s definitely not always easy to be positive, but we do believe it is a choice to make the most out of each and every situation. We are so glad you enjoy our videos and are SO incredibly grateful for you!
A mind that is stretched by a new experience and new travel directions can never go back to its old dimensions.....
Thank you for sharing this experience with us!!!
Thanks for spending your time on us! We couldn’t agree with you more!
@@ChadandClaire it's my pleasure......keep going your good work!!!!
You guys are too cute! Your meals look scrumptious! Make me chuckle because you always use the entire bag of noodles. That’s a lot of noodles! Safe travels...stay warm!
When we only eat two meals a day we get HUNGRY by dinner time 😂 thanks for watching!
I started tuning into your travel vlogs last June 2023 just before our family trip to Austria. After the trip, I then went back to the beginning of your channel and have been watching every several days (so I don't run out of posts to watch) to savor the old ones as the excitement grows with each new one you post. I am a travel agent of 23 years and really immerse myself into what you are experiencing, plus my wife is a filipina so she and I really enjoyed your most recent visit to the Philippines. You are both very genuine and that makes you sooooo likeable! ...plus Claire's cooking has inspired me to eat healthy...so much so that I have lost 50 lbs to a very healthy weight now. I love to see what you are cooking next in the back of the van. Love you both!
I love how open and honest you both are about life. I feel like so many people have/have had similar struggles and not enough people talk about it. I love your travel channel! I found it a little bit ago and have been binge watching from the start of your van life trip! The videos are amazing!!
Awh! We are so glad you have been enjoying the series! It is strange to talk so openly, but we are happy you enjoy hearing about it.
great that you made this vlog; it gives audience like me a better feel of you two; watching your vlog is very relaxing for me; it ha become a habit that i watch it every night; just too chill before bed time.
very honest. I've 3 children young adults my middle child sufferers from anxiety and depression from a young age and I have and will fight nail and tooth for her. she often says she put me through a lot but the way I see it I have learnt so much about mental health and dealing with situations, even learnt how to get appointments quickly instead of been put on waiting lists.
I think it's great u both travelling doing what u both want to. Good luck with your travel
Thank you for telling us more about yourselves 🌸, I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t fall in love with both of you. Your very sweet fun loving people, I’m envious of your travels. I’m 58 yrs old, wish I could have done what your doing now. But, I don’t give up on living on the road like you are 🙏. I’ve been homeless and lived in my truck few years, now I’m a mother of 3 grown kids. And just became a grandma in March 👶, which I’m ecstatic about 😊. I could write a book on my life, my mom moved us every 6 months or so. My father by his choice , disowned us in my teen years. I’m so happy that you both have loving supportive families ❤️, it’s a rare thing really. So, keep up the great videos. Like you Claire I’m an art person, I’ll send you a piece of my art someday . I’ve never heard you both laugh so much as you did in this video, remember laughter is internal jogging which is good for you ❤️. Saw that on a church sign years ago, I love it. Stay happy and safe, and keep being you ! 🙏🦋
Deborah! First off thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment! We absolutely love hearing about other people’s lives. You sound like an incredibly wise grandma(!!!) and we are so excited for your endless future adventures.
We are so grateful for our supportive families. We definitely would not be who we are without them and we try hard to not take that for granted.
We hope to share many more of our crazy laughter fits in the future. As we get more comfortable with filming in front of a camera it is getting easier to do. 👍
Hope you have a wonderful week Deborah! Thanks for spending your time on us!
You two are such a sweet couple. Usually when I see you two smile I smile too. Liked and subscribed when I first saw your vlog - it was a vlog about Icelandic food. I once had a layover in Iceland, although I haven't had the chance to visit Iceland yet, the fresh air there really impressed me.
My personal life experience is that you won't be liked by everyone, and it is important to realize and accept that. If you dwell on dislikes or malicious comments from others, you are punishing yourself with these meaningless things, which is a waste of your time and energy.
Greetings from san francisco ca. I love you two!!! Please be kind and always be patient with each other no matter what. God bless you both
As a nee subscriber, I totally enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you two. Thanks for sharing silly facts, but also very personal ones. ❤️ I also really love how Chad says people’s names to make them feel recognized. I love that and totally stealing because it’s such a small act we can all do that can make a difference 🤗
Haha so glad you enjoyed! Saying someone’s name really makes a situation much more personal it’s awesome.
You guys are such a sweet support system for each other. You even brighten my day ;)
Yay!! Glad we could make your day brighter!! ☀️ 😁
What a wonderfully honest vlog post!!!! You have helped me get through this last year of many depressing days with your joy and wonder and here you are helping many, many more people with your honest truths!!! BRAVO!!! The world needs more people like the two of you!
Now, here's what I've learned in my 59 years that may be of a little help to you. 1. Claire, the older you get the more you grow to not give a damn what other people think about you!!! It is joyous and freeing!!! I just wish is would happen to young people sooner so they can be free of that worry!!! 2. Chad, the things that happened to you while you were on that medicine for the ADHD is exactly what happened to my son. I truly believe that it is BECAUSE of the medicine!!! He doesn't take it anymore and has adjusted well! He has a wonderful job and a very messy apartment! He'd rather play video games OR do anything else than meet a deadline EXCEPT for his work!!! He's an absolutely amazing employee and his firm loves him!!!! BTW, he's only one year older than y'all!!! 3. You have been raised by loving, caring parents! It shows! You know right from wrong and you demonstrate that! That in and of itself will take you far! As long as you both do what you know is just and honorable you can do no wrong! It won't be easy all the time, but you will sleep well at night (and you won't care what other PEOPLE think of you)!!!
As far as I'm concerned, you're doing what most people have to wait to do until later in life (like me)! How exciting is that!!! You are truly amazing, talented and blessed! Keep it up! Can't wait until the next vlog!!! Safe travels!
P.S. - One question wasn't answered - How did Claire learn to cook so well????
Holley! It’s hard to put into words what you’re support has meant to us throughout the these past few months. Your encouragement and wisdom is SO appreciated. It’s so incredibly cool that you have a son about the same age as me with a similar story.
We are truly living the dream and we try extremely hard to not take it for granted. Even though it’s not always easy, that’s what makes it so incredibly fun.
To answer your question. Claire learned everything she knows from watching her mom cook and a lot of experimenting. (Fingers crossed we can get her mom in a video sometime!)
@@ChadandClaire that would be so much fun to see Claire's mom in a post!!! I can't even imagine how good of a cook she is if Claire learned from her!!! Claire is amazing!
This made me so happy. You are so cute and funny. So glad you have each other.
The fact that you corrected Amsterdam as a country to The Netherlands instead of "Holland" makes me so proud. 🇳🇱😂 Come back with Claire and visit more places! 👀
Edit: Omg so heartbreaking to hear the struggles you both (have gone/go) through and so happy you have each other! You both are so valuable to this world, and talented! 🥺❤
We will definitely be visiting one day! We are just so grateful for you and for the opportunity to share our lives with others.
Claire’s laugh is so cute and contagious omg
This was very enjoyable. Every first Sunday of the month we should get a slumber party with you two. LOL.
That’s such a good idea! We will have to think of a lot more questions 😂
Always love watching you two! So happy to get to know you better :) You guys have grown such an incredible audience in the last few months Sam and I have been following along. Can't wait to see you reach 10K!
We are so thankful for you and Sam! We love seeing your posts and are so grateful to have such an incredible online community going. We are so bummed we didn’t get to swing down to San Diego. We will have to visit one day!!
Wow thank you for being so honest💕 I love your channel.Don’t focus on the negative people they don’t deserve your precious time 😁 look after your mental health. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 xx
Thanks for watching!! You’re so right! We just need the reminder from time to time.
So cute! The laughter. ❤️
Such fun to laugh along with you guys! Just confirmed my belief that you are both the best of people...
As you know there are several young couples doing exactly what you are doing. You two are cute as buttons. Your enthusiasm and obvious joy is infectious (maybe you will start a nice pandemic). and I am giving you my (first annual) most aesthetically pleasing van interior. I love the colors.
Thanks Michael!! So glad you enjoyed. We are so lucky to be able to be doing this. 😁😁
Omg I was cracking up the entire last half of "who is more likely to" 🤣 I love your energy (individually and together)!!! And it is so refreshing and amazing to see another Chinese-American traveling and pursuing nonconventional dreams, Claire. I'm excited to continue following along on your journeys!
Hahah we loved the second half of this video😂 thanks for watching!! We are SO excited to keep sharing! 😁
This is so refreshing to see as I’m newly 19 and already planning my first small little solo trip to Joshua tree National park (2h30min). You guys are both awesome people and I’m grateful to be apart of your journey, more importantly I’m excited to see you guys grow as people and content creators as time flows by. Wish you guys the absolute best and good morning if you read this when you guys wake up.
Thanks for your kind words! We wish you all the best on your future travels and we are so thankful to have such incredible support! Stay safe and remember to cherish every moment we’re given.
You are both adorable............ignore negativity..........people who make negative comments are having problems in their lives!!!!!
Oh my goodness, I don't think I've smiled/laughed so much watching a video. Claire, your laugh is infectious, and Chad, it's so heartwarming to see how much you care for Claire (in all your videos - not just this one!). This video really felt like I was hanging out with you guys - love this type of video!
We are SO glad you enjoyed! This video was a lot of fun to share and we hope to make more just like it in the future. 😁
Thanks for watching Katarina!
16:08 there are free audiobooks on yt tho Chad!! a lot of classics, great audiobooks
I love Claire who is unpretentious and natural.
This is the sweetest video. I’m so glad I found this vlog!
I really enjoy ur channel. Ur both so down to earth and seem like really nice and chill people. Im a Canadian woman married to a South Korean living in South Korea. I hope one day you will visit Korea and if you want a free guide I would be happy to show u around and teach u some basic Korean!
Makes me happy to see you two adventuring.
Recently came across your channel and have enjoyed watching you both. You two make a cute couple and are adorable together. Thanks for the smiles and laughs.
Happy early birthday! 🎉🎊 Hope tomorrow is as lovely as you Claire! 🥰
this video was so refreshing to watch! claire, i totally relate about the workbooks and my mom saying “you don’t need to go to a concert, you have a CD” 😂 i’d love to take you to a show if any lineup whenever y’all end up in chicago!
That’d be SO much fun! We’ll definitely keep that in mind as the time gets closer! Thanks for supporting us Fayethe!😁❤️
Very entertaining and you guys are funny! This video is very honest and alot of viewers love that! Keep it up!
Oh I love you guys! Really happy to have found your channel! Been watching your Portugal and San Sebastián videos (from the future) :) you both seem like genuine and wonderful people
You both are so loved by so many people. ❤😊
Just saw this tonight. Soo funny! I would like to adopt you because you’re so adorable and made me crack up! K? You have a whole life ahead of you. Keep having fun! Xoxox❤
Don't worry about the bad comments Claire. You guys are doing a great job and having fun with it.
You guys are so genuine! That is a great thing
Aww, this was such a nice “change of pace” video! Very cool getting to know a little more about you two! Your positivity and youthfulness is so refreshing to see...especially in this current climate of weird negativity! I thought that Claire was gonna say that the culinary arts, was her favorite subject! And Chad, I too had a battle with depression back in my late teens/early twenties. I was on Wellbutrin for awhile, and can totally agree with, and relate to your feelings about the use of antidepressants buddy!
Always my best to you two 😀
Glad you enjoyed a change in video! It was a lot of fun to make this video and a bit easier in a sense than trying to run around and capture everything around us. It’s reassuring to hear that you had your own battle when you were around my age.
Thanks for always stopping in Roberto. We love hearing from you.
I just started watching your videos and love them. You two compliment each other so well. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy the videos :D
Super fun video . Laughter is the best medicine. Your blessed to have each other. Thanks for sharing your journey. That truffle pasta dinner looked so good as do all your meals. You two are a great team. Enjoy Colorado 🏞👍🌞
Thanks Karen! We are so glad you enjoyed and we are so lucky to have each other💚
Duuude what! Y’all’s most memorable memories are so similar to mine! Chad, when you said your family camped all the time, it made me smile because mine did too. I started thinking of my first memory, and then Claire said something so spot on! My first mem is sitting at the laundromat with my mom when I was like 3 years old. I’d go with her and we would eat donuts and play Ms. Pac Man.
Super neat. Pray for y’all often 💛
Thanks Matt!! So cool the childhood connections you have!! PAC man is my dad’s favorite game! We played it all the time growing up.
If you want to read more you should see if your hometown library offers ebooks. Mine does and I am able to read books on my phone for free or listen to the audiobooks!
Love your videos.. just discovered you today and have already watched three or four videos in a row… Subscribed!! Keep it up - looking forward to following you through your journey!
i have to admit I did not like the beginning of this video, stopped watching and came back another day. I am glad I did. You two are so sweet thank you for sharing. Chad try your hometown library. I always download books to read. I have just recently started audio books from my local library. I listen on walks and when driving.
Thank Kay! Glad you decided to come back and finish the video. Definitely going to check out my local library and try to listen to more audiobooks.
You guys are amazing ❤️ Light and love from Seiyun Yemen...
Y’all seem like some fun people to hang out with!
u guys are so sweeet. haters are crazy. dont ever let yall's mood get ruined by the crazies
Chad.. my man. I swear you are my twin brother from another mother. Love this channel and looking forward to getting my van soon! Sending positivity from Chattanooga!
Hey bro!! Thanks for watching! Goodluck on getting a van! Perhaps I’ll see you around sometime.
I love you guys so much!!!! Every video I see from you guys just makes me so happy
That makes us so happy!!!!😁😁
Absolutely Fun to watch. Keep the fun videos coming!
Glad you enjoyed Jeff! We’ll do our best! 🤞👍
Gosh you both are cute and funny. So fun to watch you guys 🤗😄😊
Glad someone thinks we’re cute and funny! Haha thanks for watching.
Hi! Welcome to Co! :)
You two are so cute 🤗 beautiful young people 💕 sending love from Tahiti 💕
Tahiti! Wow! We love how this platform can connect us with people from all over! Thanks for watching!
That was so fun! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️
Lovely couple 💑 so nice that you can travel and enjoy life at very young age..
I love watching y’all so much! I hope I run into you guys in camping/hiking grounds! Would love to do a cookout with Claire!
That’d be super fun! Thanks for sharing your time with us! 😁🙏
You guys are Couple goals and life goals. Hope this season in life bring you many adventures and experiences. This is the best scrapbook for your 20s!!!
My favorite bubble tea is taro :D Congrats on the 8 k! Soon it will be 10 k!!!
Ahh taro is SO good. Thanks Victoria! We can’t wait to see what the future has in store. Hope you’re well!
Very enjoyable vlog guys, had a good laugh at slumber countdown questions. Both would have green hair 🤔, I'd like to see that 😁.
Maybe one day we will! Haha we loved answering the slumber questions
Hi you guys, would it be possible to post a video or outline the every day cost of living in the van, and if you saved up the amount in advance, or do you currently work? I know it's a lot to ask, but my husband and I are interested and think others may find it inspiring to know how to make this is a reality. Thank you!
We definitely can include that in a future video! We did make a video about our finances in a previous video titled “How we afford to travel” that would be a great place to start until we make another video. Hope that helps!
Aw, here you said "we don't read", but these days you always bring a book to places and read, don't you? :) I've seen it in several videos. Good for you!
Hahaha I guess we are a little bit more literate than we were haha
You guys are living my vanlifedream 😍
If you ever want to visit Belgium, it’s near The Netherlands (btw Amsterdam is not a country 😉), please let me know! I’m happy to give you a tour in this tiny country 😃🇧🇪
Yes!! We definitely want to visit one day and we have no doubt that we will! We’ll keep in touch! 😁
The best one "get to know us videos" yet
Yay! Glad you think so!
You are such amazing people. Love your videos. New subscriber. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!! 😁
I am a good bit older than you two, for sure. So, I think given the age difference, you may not be so interested in the answers to ALL the questions, but here is a tiny brief resume... born into a military family, moved a lot, often to and from Alaska and my family settled in Alaska. It is the last state I lived in before marrying a man I met back in college, my Norwegian farmer. He and I are also born in the same year, but at different ends of it. We are just over 50 both of us, and we would like to spend more time off the farm when we can. Do some local traveling and we have some retirement plans involving Alaska as well. If you have problems when in Alaska, please get in touch as I know folks who can help. Just in case. Nice to have a back up when so far from home. Same for Norway, if ever you are here. My hobbies relate to fiber and plants.... I have two sheep, a garden, and I weave, spin and sew. And knit. And a little dyeing with plants when the mood strikes. And I enjoy following your travels as this is something I hope to do with my husband someday, show him my country and bits of my life. I would love that. And being that we are lowkey non fancy folks, a little van is right up our alley. When in Alaska, check out Palmer (tiny museum with a gorgeous garden, good coffee shops and bookstore and small town feel) and then Talkeetna is a favorite place, and Fairbanks is where I went to college (& had my first date with my husband, so check out The Pumphouse! Spendy, but an experience. They used to have nice Sunday brunches too.) That is, if Alaska is still part of the trip. There is a ferry, and you can camp for free on deck, but the car costs. But it is a beautiful trip, and highly recommend. 😊❤️
Ahh we REALLY want to road trip to Alaska, but we actually decided to do it later. I have taken a screenshot of all of your recommendations for future use. You and your husband sound like an incredibly interesting couple. We want to have a farm one day and hearing about yours makes us both so excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing about yourself it makes us feel so nice knowing who is watching our videos.
@@ChadandClaire Oh good! I was worried the age thing might be odd, or something, but yes, now that you say that, I do understand! :-) Alaska will be there whenever, so keep the info. I won't be forgetting you two anytime soon. 👍🏻😄
Love your story. Thank you for sharing.
Do you have recipe ebook of the foods you make ?
Hey Renil! It is currently in the works! Definitely follow Claire on Instagram to stay up to date with when it will be released!
The Lion King the musical is the best! 🦁😃
this was so nice
How do you make money to support your travels?
The most important question, where and how did you meet? Also how long have you been together?
Off topic, what apps did you use to camp specially here in California?
Sent you a reply on the previous video! 👍
Awww this video was really cute seeing you both just laughing having a good time asking these questions! I enjoy get to know tags lol love you guys videos I’ve been enjoy my downtime watching your guys lifestyle soo inspiring the freedom in all aspects! Wow so the whole time when I watch the videos I see chads personality very light, jokey and knowledge seeker and learning little bits of knowledge where he goes learned more about him and finding out his birthday meaning he’s a sidereal gemini, the sidereal astrology nerd I am i pinned it I told my bf I think he’s a sidereal gemini and he goes nooo then you guys make this video and I ding ding sidereal gemini sun lol and Claire sidereal taurus too the comfy clothes story for her love for art too always moving at her own pace in the hiking trails and she soo earthyyyy always tingling the 5 senses! I am a sidereal astrologer if you ever interested in knowing your sidereal energy I can help or just go use a sidereal astrology calculator on Google!
Woah!! This was SO cool to learn about! thanks for sharing! I feel like you know us better than we know us😂
We need to see the running race though 😅
Some day!😂
When I heard you say about your mom .. "You wanna see a concert, i can perform for you at home for free" .. my mom memories got triggered! is that an Asian thing ? (maybe not... i guess just being frugal) :D
Anyways, enjoyed the video! kudos!
P.S. Dekalb represent!
Haha yes!! Claire is so happy people can relate! Thanks for watching Manny!
I can't believe you guys didn't tell us how you met!
We lived two doors down from each other our freshman year of college! We met in the study room when Claire was drawing a hyperrealistic drawing of a shoe and I was "Journaling" we became friends and have not looked back since!
Aww looking forward to helping you all please stay connected ADHD help for sure :)
I've been threr. In honestly know.
Today I learned that Chad and I have the same birthday.... except that I was born a couple dozen years before him! 🥳
We’ll have to wish each other happy birthday when the time comes! 😁😁
You’re so cute!
Aya
Thank you for everything that you do!
Wow. Anyone who leaves a comment that attacks you guys personally, are insecure bullies dealing with their own sad lives.
It wasn't easy.
💪👍❤
I was today years old when I learned yall are the same age as me 🤯
Chinese families usually talk very loudly and also talk a lot.
yummy chad
I would like you l
Hi. Apologies if I sound rude. Malaysian here. May I ask without offence please, guy from south marrying a non white...is that a racial bias over there? Not a bright person here, so if I sound stupid, do pls excuse. News always showing the trumpy thingy and makes it seems that most southern yanks are totally supremo in their minds...apologies again ya if I am rude.
The south is full of all types of people. It’s honestly not foreign or anything that we are together. From our experience no one has said anything or has looked at as differently. Hope that helps!
@@ChadandClaire thks ya for reply, wish u guys the best ya