Thank you for doing what you do! I resonate with your story, because I'm also an only child of a traditional Korean family living in Vancouver working some office job, and being a daughter I was taught that the outdoors are for boys. After coming across your videos, I realized there's more to BC than the average city person sees, and I don't have to be some big bearded dude to do it haha. You helped inspire me to get a Tacoma so that I can start exploring the trails out here, hope to see you on one of them someday!
Just found your channel. Been watching your videos (more like film). You search for the life that lies within you. Most people only search for the next day, week or the next year. You are an inspiration for young girls to look-up to. Thanks for creating your work. Thanks for sharing.
I can see why this won! More accurately, I could FEEL why this was the winning film. Great storytelling and cinematography, a compelling message, well done!👏👏
yes, I left my job as a Financial Controller for Nestle NZ, to go Overlanding around the world. We came home due to Covid. Our truck is still parked in Brisbane, Australia. I have gone back to work now in Not for Profit to give back to our community. Wonderful story. It is such a great lifestyle
amazing and inspiring. I started overlanding with my two kids (5 and 13) and now I feel we are developing a special connection enjoying nature and traveling together
Your an inspiration, not only to different cultures around the world and women in general, you show humanity and how one can change their situation and courage creates determination which then creates Freedom. Well done.
Very inspiring and motivating! Makes me realize I have to get back up there where the air is fresh, the sounds are pure and the the soul can flourish. No more excuses for me.
Huge props for what you do and the strength needed to follow the path you've chosen. Yet another example of how empowering it is to own a capable off road vehicle. 👏
Mother Nature welcomes us all to enjoy her beauty,no matter what experience we do or don’t have. Your ancestors are so proud of you! I look forward to watching your videos and the inevitable joy I know they will bring. Happy Travels
I've been waiting for you to upload this since you won the short film award!! I love this so much how in such a short video you showed your journey growing more independant and developing a new lifestyle! Congrats on the win again !
I loved this video, it's amazing how we all find our way one day. I stumbled upon the Long Way Round TV Series years ago and it changed my life forever, but it wasn't just the TV series, the band that did the soundtrack for the series, Sterephonics as well. Stereophonics has this song, Rewind, and the more I listened to it, the more I realized I wasn't in the right place in my life, so I bought a BMW Adventure bike and headed to the Overland Expo in AZ. It was all over after that. Keep up the great work, your videos and your story are amazing.
Love this! I have been watching all of your videos and enjoying your take on loneliness vs adventure and how to meld them. I think you are a special soul to even take on this journey :) I live in Abbotsford and for me this is the only place I have lived that can keep my soul happy since I have my city job in town as a nurse but I can get out to the woods easily and go to Manning or many other places close by every weekend. Never stop exploring!
Wow huge congratulations!! So well done and very inspiring. You have a true talent for this and we enjoy every minute of every video you post, keep up the amazing work!!
Congratulations on finding you. I think its awesome that you went out and found yourself. I just found your channel and I am defiantly hooked. New guy from Las Vegas.
You are not alone, kid. As a Canadian who has a very similar background to your parents, I encourage my kids to be Canadians and live in a Canadian way.
What an awesome story, I wished I had more worldly dreams at a younger age to be brave enough to venture out into a new country and experience other cultures. You nailed it with finding like minded people, biggest mistake I made was leaving the Fraser Valley and everything it offered, sometimes those greener pastures are not so green after all. Life is too short, live every moment.
1:41 min/sec into your video and I have chills. I AM A COUNTRY GIRL whose always wanted to experience THE CITY GIRL lifestyle and explore the world. I am so excited to watch more videos and see how far you go! Good luck! Subscribed
Amazing movie and amazing story. I'm just starting out on this road too, having acquired an old BJ73 and kitting it out as a solo overlander for my local area - Eastern Europe and the few thousands of kilometers around and making a job change so I can follow the dream of overlanding. No more 8-5, 5 days a week . Hopefully I will do some overlanding in Canada too, in a year or so, but most probably with a rental vehicle there. So I will be watching your videos for more inspiration :)
Yes! Thank you so much. I’m not good with words. And, I’ll be soon leaving for Alaska. In which I have no family and few friends I’ve met online; and few I’ve met in person on short trips there. I want that lifestyle you discussed. But, I’m going to show your video to my parents. I hope they get it then. Thank you! 4,500 miles to live a dream is pretty far! Living in SC currently.
I have watched some of your later films and thought "Wow, that's a very Australian set up for someone in Canada." Now I know why! Looking forward to seeing Australia from an unjaded lense. Thankyou for the films and hello from the NT!
Hey, it's Ian. That was really cool. It's so good to see all your travels especially in times like this. We should go for a day trip sometime in the next few months. Keep up the good work😁👍
I had to re-watch again! KUDOS you are from my home town? Amazing as I recognize streets and such from so many years ago.... your proper English is a bit amazing as is your choice of lifestyle, and could almost make out you telling your Mama about going to Australia :) All the BEST to you and your family and friends! Cheers! :)
I've been increasingly interested in overlanding after a life of 4 wheeling, two different things. Overlanding is useful, peaceful, and has a real purpose vs 4 wheeling that is generally just out to get the tires spinning. Here in Los Angeles, it's a completely different world where social media and status rule, that's why I avoid as much as possible, live outside the city, and have multiple getaways far and near. I have joined a group of people like myself that are all across the US with a purpose-driven goal that includes overlanding. I believe videos like this deserve attention and not just a couple words in a comment section on social media. I have traveled the world because of the life I have chosen but it usually includes a hotel, rental car, and hopefully a backpack and mileage on my hiking shoes if I'm lucky. I've been to places most do not get to see but anywhere away from the city can be as peaceful and satisfying as any other. It's what YOU make it. You can live somewhere your entire life and still feel like you don't belong. A lack of travel during the pandemic has changed my focus. I know many with a similar background but live a life set by their culture, stereotype, and expectations. You have relieved yourself of those constraints and are more successful than those with a house on the hill, garage full of cars, and the toys that only make it out once or twice a year. I don't need to subscribe to UA-camrs with 2 million subs that do prank or reaction videos just because that's the norm. I am subscribing to this channel because of the dedication to a life of finding adventure and being happy. :)
Dont worry about your identity. I am of Asian descent and somewhat of a unicorn in the atv/camping world/lifestyle. I also wasnt born into it but somehow i was accepted with open arms. Also helps that i can grow a full beard and can keep up with everybody. Manitoba, CANADA ❤
Wow very cool little film , I’m happy my homeland Australia has helped you on your journey. I’ve probably only seen half my country and I can’t wait to see more. I have overland east n central Africa of which it now holds deep in my heart , if your ever headed that way I’m happy for any questions. Safe travels
Great job on the video, and for you following your adventurous soul. Your trip in my country (Australia) looked epic. Very gutsy and as we say from down under, "Goon onya mate!". 👍
Wow...U've gone and done it. Cut the 9-5 job and so early in ur life and realized a different life for urself. INSPIRING! I, 54 yr old Asian lady, have almost gotten there. I have my van and am starting the build. Hopefully will be out there in 6 months...sooner. Crossing my fingers...!!!! See you out there.😁👍
Been slowing getting my rig together...the only thing that has been holding me down is the good job I have been trained my whole life to get. This was supposed to be the goal right? Get a good job, get paid and you're ok? In my 30s now and realizing it wasn't really a goal for ME. I wanna travel! Awesome video, makes me feel like I'm not the only one. Getting the funds together so I can quit my job and go wherever I want. :)
I really like this young lady, something unique and special about her.
If only I was young again. Western Australia is waiting for your return. 🚙🚙 Excellent Video.
Excellent ,outstanding trip,and courage❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Monique, your a winner! Good fortunes for you hun.
Thank you for doing what you do! I resonate with your story, because I'm also an only child of a traditional Korean family living in Vancouver working some office job, and being a daughter I was taught that the outdoors are for boys. After coming across your videos, I realized there's more to BC than the average city person sees, and I don't have to be some big bearded dude to do it haha. You helped inspire me to get a Tacoma so that I can start exploring the trails out here, hope to see you on one of them someday!
Im so happy to hear! Enjoy the new taco!!
@@OverlandLady Will do!! hahaha
Hats off girl! You made the best choice!
Just found your channel. Been watching your videos (more like film). You search for the life that lies within you. Most people only search for the next day, week or the next year. You are an inspiration for young girls to look-up to.
Thanks for creating your work. Thanks for sharing.
I can see why this won! More accurately, I could FEEL why this was the winning film. Great storytelling and cinematography, a compelling message, well done!👏👏
Thank you!!
yes, I left my job as a Financial Controller for Nestle NZ, to go Overlanding around the world. We came home due to Covid. Our truck is still parked in Brisbane, Australia. I have gone back to work now in Not for Profit to give back to our community. Wonderful story. It is such a great lifestyle
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing! Adventure on...
Linked here through Chrome... I cheered at my screen, I'm inspired. I found a channel I know I'm going to love. Just thank you for existing!
Great story just getting out there and building your adventure. Subscribed.
amazing and inspiring. I started overlanding with my two kids (5 and 13) and now I feel we are developing a special connection enjoying nature and traveling together
Go on Lady!!! You' re just doing so right! Respect for what you did!
We never feel so alive as when we are immersed in nature. It brings us closer to who we are. Really enjoy your videos City Girl😊😊
Your an inspiration, not only to different cultures around the world and women in general, you show humanity and how one can change their situation and courage creates determination which then creates Freedom. Well done.
Very inspiring and motivating! Makes me realize I have to get back up there where the air is fresh, the sounds are pure and the the soul can flourish. No more excuses for me.
Huge props for what you do and the strength needed to follow the path you've chosen. Yet another example of how empowering it is to own a capable off road vehicle. 👏
As a Chinese person living in Canada, your video inspired me so much.
Mother Nature welcomes us all to enjoy her beauty,no matter what experience we do or don’t have.
Your ancestors are so proud of you!
I look forward to watching your videos and the inevitable joy I know they will bring.
Happy Travels
Great short film! You tackled so many topics from stereotypes to empowerment to finding your own path. Well done!! 🤙 -Josh
Very brave young woman. Lots of adventures left for you.
Very Interesting And Thrilling Lady! Travel On!
I've been waiting for you to upload this since you won the short film award!! I love this so much how in such a short video you showed your journey growing more independant and developing a new lifestyle! Congrats on the win again !
Australia is opening up again now Monique, when you feel like coming back to see the rest of Australia it will be easier.
I loved this video, it's amazing how we all find our way one day. I stumbled upon the Long Way Round TV Series years ago and it changed my life forever, but it wasn't just the TV series, the band that did the soundtrack for the series, Sterephonics as well. Stereophonics has this song, Rewind, and the more I listened to it, the more I realized I wasn't in the right place in my life, so I bought a BMW Adventure bike and headed to the Overland Expo in AZ. It was all over after that. Keep up the great work, your videos and your story are amazing.
Congratulations Monique. Awesome job, Fantastic journey, Amazing young woman.
You are right straight to the sharp point. You’re strong and bravery lady. Love it
So inspirational. Thank you.
Very epic movie...inspiring and beautiful overlanding place 👏👏
I'm working on my first overland build and will be out in the wilderness this year! Hope to make a few new friends along the way😎
Wow, such a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it. And I admire your courage, immensely.
ugh.. this is what I want! Leave corporate work and just live in the mountains..
Wow. Congratulations on a terrific video. Well done!
Amazing video!I can't stop crying!So inspiring! Lots of love
Congrats! Great story for breaking down stereotypes :)
bringing the rig from australia to canada is such a boss move! so happy to find your channel! see you in the trails in BC :)
This video is beyond excellent. Great work 👍!
Thank you!!
Awsome video 👍enjoy your travels
Love this! I have been watching all of your videos and enjoying your take on loneliness vs adventure and how to meld them. I think you are a special soul to even take on this journey :) I live in Abbotsford and for me this is the only place I have lived that can keep my soul happy since I have my city job in town as a nurse but I can get out to the woods easily and go to Manning or many other places close by every weekend. Never stop exploring!
Wow, clean shots and edit!! You're sending a great message.
Thank you
Congratulations 👏
Gonna show this to my 3 daughters,
very inspirational !
Hope to see ya wheelin, we are locals 👍🇨🇦
Thank you. Hope it serves some inspirations to the girls ❤️
Very cool, congrats! Great video and content to watch!
Congratulations again !!!!
Inspirational. Thank you 🙏
Wow huge congratulations!! So well done and very inspiring. You have a true talent for this and we enjoy every minute of every video you post, keep up the amazing work!!
Love it and glad you are doing it!
Congratulations on finding you. I think its awesome that you went out and found yourself. I just found your channel and I am defiantly hooked. New guy from Las Vegas.
I hope you get to come back to Australia again soon and finish your journey.
You are not alone, kid. As a Canadian who has a very similar background to your parents, I encourage my kids to be Canadians and live in a Canadian way.
You are awesome. Congrats for the win. Look forward to watch more. Cheers!
Nice movie inspiring story very much enjoyed it
Beautiful.
I LOVE THIS! So much respect!
Unique Monique ❤
Awesome video! I’d love to overland in BC. Once things open up, plan a trip to the states. Interesting to see RHD LC in Canada :)
All the best!
What an awesome story, I wished I had more worldly dreams at a younger age to be brave enough to venture out into a new country and experience other cultures. You nailed it with finding like minded people, biggest mistake I made was leaving the Fraser Valley and everything it offered, sometimes those greener pastures are not so green after all. Life is too short, live every moment.
1:41 min/sec into your video and I have chills. I AM A COUNTRY GIRL whose always wanted to experience THE CITY GIRL lifestyle and explore the world. I am so excited to watch more videos and see how far you go! Good luck!
Subscribed
Such an inspiration…❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very cool short film. It takes a lot of work to totally change your life, and you've done a great job!
Wow! Beautiful film!
非常棒的故事！follow your heart, 追逐梦想！
Amazing movie and amazing story. I'm just starting out on this road too, having acquired an old BJ73 and kitting it out as a solo overlander for my local area - Eastern Europe and the few thousands of kilometers around and making a job change so I can follow the dream of overlanding. No more 8-5, 5 days a week . Hopefully I will do some overlanding in Canada too, in a year or so, but most probably with a rental vehicle there. So I will be watching your videos for more inspiration :)
Yes! Thank you so much. I’m not good with words. And, I’ll be soon leaving for Alaska. In which I have no family and few friends I’ve met online; and few I’ve met in person on short trips there. I want that lifestyle you discussed. But, I’m going to show your video to my parents. I hope they get it then. Thank you! 4,500 miles to live a dream is pretty far! Living in SC currently.
This was lovely and inspiring.
I have watched some of your later films and thought "Wow, that's a very Australian set up for someone in Canada." Now I know why! Looking forward to seeing Australia from an unjaded lense. Thankyou for the films and hello from the NT!
Beautiful life!
Amazing video! This really spoke out to me, as I feel the same way. Also a city girl but really want to escape that life and live on the road.
Hey, it's Ian. That was really cool. It's so good to see all your travels especially in times like this. We should go for a day trip sometime in the next few months. Keep up the good work😁👍
Beautiful video... im inspired! Love you! Keep it up!
Such an awesome video, thanks for sharing 👍👍
I had to re-watch again! KUDOS you are from my home town? Amazing as I recognize streets and such from so many years ago.... your proper English is a bit amazing as is your choice of lifestyle, and could almost make out you telling your Mama about going to Australia :) All the BEST to you and your family and friends! Cheers! :)
You did well to get your Land Cruiser across with all the Covid lockdowns, etc
I've been increasingly interested in overlanding after a life of 4 wheeling, two different things. Overlanding is useful, peaceful, and has a real purpose vs 4 wheeling that is generally just out to get the tires spinning. Here in Los Angeles, it's a completely different world where social media and status rule, that's why I avoid as much as possible, live outside the city, and have multiple getaways far and near. I have joined a group of people like myself that are all across the US with a purpose-driven goal that includes overlanding. I believe videos like this deserve attention and not just a couple words in a comment section on social media. I have traveled the world because of the life I have chosen but it usually includes a hotel, rental car, and hopefully a backpack and mileage on my hiking shoes if I'm lucky. I've been to places most do not get to see but anywhere away from the city can be as peaceful and satisfying as any other. It's what YOU make it. You can live somewhere your entire life and still feel like you don't belong. A lack of travel during the pandemic has changed my focus.
I know many with a similar background but live a life set by their culture, stereotype, and expectations. You have relieved yourself of those constraints and are more successful than those with a house on the hill, garage full of cars, and the toys that only make it out once or twice a year. I don't need to subscribe to UA-camrs with 2 million subs that do prank or reaction videos just because that's the norm. I am subscribing to this channel because of the dedication to a life of finding adventure and being happy. :)
Thank you! This really touched me!
支持一下。You are living a life that a lot of people are dreaming of. Keep going.
I am sure it was a big decision. Great job! Proud about you finding thing you wanted and you did. 👍👍👍👍👍. Keep going!
Wow what a wonderful lifestyle. Congratulations for the initiative and courage to chase dreams and not just dream them.
This is beautiful and so are you!
Congratulations hun. A truly inspiring story. Stay safe out there.🌲
Beautiful 🤩
Damn I got chills watching this! Amazing work capturing feeling. I can relate to this all too well. Subbed and can't wait to see more
Awesome 👌glad you choose the good life
If I would marry this girl... I would love her mom the most. Without her mom... this beautiful soul would not exist. Strive sweety!
You go girl!
Dont worry about your identity. I am of Asian descent and somewhat of a unicorn in the atv/camping world/lifestyle. I also wasnt born into it but somehow i was accepted with open arms. Also helps that i can grow a full beard and can keep up with everybody. Manitoba, CANADA ❤
amazing story!
Nice journey to freedom and self discovery.
Wow very cool little film , I’m happy my homeland Australia has helped you on your journey. I’ve probably only seen half my country and I can’t wait to see more. I have overland east n central Africa of which it now holds deep in my heart , if your ever headed that way I’m happy for any questions. Safe travels
Excellent!
Great job on the video, and for you following your adventurous soul. Your trip in my country (Australia) looked epic. Very gutsy and as we say from down under, "Goon onya mate!". 👍
Thanks mate! Australia has really changed me. Would love to be back sometimes
Wow nice! Congrats!!!
Great video, thank you for sharing and inspiring! :-)
I like your voice. You are a great story teller.
Wow
You go girl
Be proud of yourself
I am proud of you for letting go
Wow...U've gone and done it. Cut the 9-5 job and so early in ur life and realized a different life for urself. INSPIRING! I, 54 yr old Asian lady, have almost gotten there. I have my van and am starting the build. Hopefully will be out there in 6 months...sooner. Crossing my fingers...!!!! See you out there.😁👍
Glad I watched this, because your accent threw me for a loop. 😆
Wishing you all the best in your trevels.
Very beautiful
Loved it. Just keep safe, this lifestyle worries me
Been slowing getting my rig together...the only thing that has been holding me down is the good job I have been trained my whole life to get. This was supposed to be the goal right? Get a good job, get paid and you're ok? In my 30s now and realizing it wasn't really a goal for ME. I wanna travel! Awesome video, makes me feel like I'm not the only one. Getting the funds together so I can quit my job and go wherever I want. :)
I wish you the best. Even if you take time off and do it for only 6 months to a year, that is great achievement.