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  • In the past month, I've made healing a daily practice. But the van is always sitting patiently outside, reminding me of beautiful places, whispering tales of undiscovered sights on the road. Do I sell my van, or get back on the road?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @seal1962
    @seal1962 10 місяців тому +17

    Allison I don’t know if you’re aware of it but your words are poetry with so much heart and feeling but into it absolutely beautiful

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +6

      I appreciate you and the compliment. 😊

  • @CindyCaVANas
    @CindyCaVANas 10 місяців тому +12

    I'm excited for you! Glad you're back in the van, even part time. I always enjoy van videos.
    ✌👍🙋‍♀🙂

  • @jacqueanderson7427
    @jacqueanderson7427 10 місяців тому +12

    Hi 👋🏽 Alison, I think that it is good that you are going to do van life on a part-time basis. Finally after waiting for over a year I will be able to go and pick up my van. I won't be able to be gone for months at a time because I have to take care of my elderly mother. I am thankful that I have help. I will be living in the van with my cat 🐈, since I will be there everyday helping her. Take care of yourself 🙏🏽

  • @katebriggs9301
    @katebriggs9301 10 місяців тому +25

    Yay! I’ve been waiting patiently for you to find another van adventure in your heart!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +8

      Thank you for sticking around!

    • @katebriggs9301
      @katebriggs9301 10 місяців тому +5

      Absolutely! I just think you’re a great human!

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 10 місяців тому +5

    So happy to see you doing part-time traveling in the van!!! I think this is a good move forward for you😄❤️🙌🏼

  • @CrystalAdVANtures
    @CrystalAdVANtures 10 місяців тому +3

    Hi Allison 👋🏻 I am so happy to hear you are going to be at least doing trips in Snoopy. I have missed that part of your channel 🤗. Many blessings 🙏🏻

  • @bettysclassctohightopvanca4451
    @bettysclassctohightopvanca4451 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m sooo glad ur getting back into the van❣️ I look forward to ur new adventures!!! Can’t wait to c where you’ll go from here. Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for u now!🙏❤️🥰👍✝️🕊️

  • @adventuresofmisspeach
    @adventuresofmisspeach 10 місяців тому +3

    Sooo nice to see you back on the road part time…the scenery looked fabulous and you look fantastic too! Watching you clean made me feel good too! I felt good for you but boy that dog hair would drive me crazy! Lol
    Don’t sell the van!!!❤

  • @flowergirl1ful
    @flowergirl1ful 9 місяців тому +1

    I just found your channel again. I pray you will have God's peace in your life.

  • @JNante
    @JNante 10 місяців тому +1

    Perhaps you should have a lil bit of both. Normalcy + Nomadic living = a balanced Sharpe individual 😉.

  • @triciaheine9806
    @triciaheine9806 9 місяців тому +1

    BTW dog hair removal tip! A damp sponge , wiped hair into balls and ez to remove from there. Ive had a malamute mix and Shepard. Hair is brutal. And My van is built! Test driving alot to get acquainted with part time van life. I just subscribed! Happy safe journeys my friend❤️

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall1610 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello Allison I'm glad to see your gonna do vanlife part time I really enjoy watching you travel. I would really love to see you come to Detroit ❤ but I'm guessing that the first trip will be myrtle Beach maybe??

  • @pianogirl3870
    @pianogirl3870 10 місяців тому +3

    Delightful! I especially enjoyed the intro....speaking from your poetical heart as you described the van as an old friend....sweet. You are SMART to do it part time. I believe you and the Lord (the ultimate traveling companion) have many more adventures ahead. Blessings.

  • @angelongay5010
    @angelongay5010 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Allison. It's nice seeing your videos. We just bought a van like this and would love to see the video of the build to get some ideas. Looked for it but can't find it. Would you mind adding the link here please? Thank you.

  • @carlymcmanus926
    @carlymcmanus926 9 місяців тому +1

    Oh man, I am behind, and kinda bummed watching this video now knowing you don't have your home base any longer.

  • @Dgervelis1
    @Dgervelis1 9 місяців тому +1

    Allison write a book of heart filled words and I would buy it. I am so depressed. Your words help me.

  • @reconstructingleslie4597
    @reconstructingleslie4597 9 місяців тому +1

    Yay! I've been waiting for this ❤❤

  • @annanoelle7083
    @annanoelle7083 10 місяців тому +1

    I remember in one of your videos you talked about how you would go walk around cemeteries and look at some of the really cool monuments. I started doing that and I got to tell you, R you try it it’s very peaceful, very surreal.

  • @thepanther007
    @thepanther007 10 місяців тому +3

    Yes, Alison best wishes to the part-time van life journey the balance you now have is great.

  • @HarveyWallbanger-em5vb
    @HarveyWallbanger-em5vb 9 місяців тому +1

    Have a safe and happy holidays and a great new year,🎄 ,.

  • @tatianarivera4833
    @tatianarivera4833 10 місяців тому +3

    Woohoo 😃 so glad to see you back in the van, even if it's part-time.🎉 and you look great!👍

  • @CityMouseInTheCountry
    @CityMouseInTheCountry 10 місяців тому +3

    Dog hair hack: a silicone oven mitt! Seriously changed my life. Rub it in circles over the carpet/upholstery and the hair bunches right up and easy to remove.
    Also- great video! Can’t wait to follow new adventures!

  • @DebA984
    @DebA984 10 місяців тому +3

    Happy that you took time off for yourself, but excited to follow your adventures again. I live vicariously though you!

  • @freebird6832
    @freebird6832 10 місяців тому +4

    Great video

  • @charlieoglesby3468
    @charlieoglesby3468 10 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful. I was going to cry if you sold the van.😢

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +4

      Me too! I really thought it over and it made me sick to think about not having it.

  • @raulchavez5025
    @raulchavez5025 9 місяців тому +1

    I just came across your videos and I love them.. love your content … what a wonderful memory of you and your dad building it.. I just lost my dad on Dec 3rd and he wasn’t the type of guy that spent time with his family. I don’t have anything to remember him by, no projects together, no spending time at a park when I was a kid, no visits to my games in HS. I just hold on to memories when he was sick and was taking care of him. Cherish those memories.
    By the way.. i noticed you are also a Christian.. what a beautiful way to follow the path, you travel by faith, love and you make that time to reflect.. honestly after experiencing this could you ever go back to “regular life” ?

  • @Dbellerive22605
    @Dbellerive22605 10 місяців тому +3

    Soooo good to see ya back in the van!! 👏🏻 a reset is always needed.
    Have you ever gone to any van/bus events? You may meet some amazing folks whom you can travel with or at least meet up with. Community is so good for the soul. ♥️. Can’t wait to see the updates on Snoopy 😊

  • @ClairenParkerontheRoad
    @ClairenParkerontheRoad 10 місяців тому +1

    Exciting! Love this!

  • @rose77778888
    @rose77778888 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad you decided to keep Snoopy! You're still welcome to come to East Oklahoma any time.

  • @CED.Dweller
    @CED.Dweller 10 місяців тому +1

    You had me at El Pollo Loco. I miss the crazy chicken...

  • @joannaazar7396
    @joannaazar7396 10 місяців тому +5

    So good to see you! ❤

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you. Glad to see your comment!

  • @seal1962
    @seal1962 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m still working on building my van the way I want it and as long as I have it I will always have a roof over my head

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +3

      Yep! That’s another reason I’m keeping it. Blessings on your build!

    • @seal1962
      @seal1962 10 місяців тому +1

      @@travelsnacks thank you very much

    • @dianabanana6724
      @dianabanana6724 10 місяців тому +1

      Same here and I feel the same way about having that back up option of a "roof over my head". You never know the unexpected turns life can take.

  • @dsimplysparky57
    @dsimplysparky57 10 місяців тому +1

    I totally understand what you were going through. And I'm so thankful God guided you. You were the very 1st person I ever watched. And u had me in stitches at times. Enlightened my path to travel. Was so sad when u stopped. But, as I said I understood. Nice to see u getting back out. Will keep u in my prayers. Love ❤️ u. And believe in you.

  • @Dlifematters505
    @Dlifematters505 10 місяців тому +3

    Living vicariously through you while doing van life is a good adventure for me 😂

  • @avon_archives
    @avon_archives 10 місяців тому +2

    as a 26 year old vegas local i must say those shots of red rock are very unique and the music fits it perfectly.

  • @Twistedunicorn96
    @Twistedunicorn96 10 місяців тому +1

    You can’t get rid of it! When SHTF for real for real you have something ready to bug out in. I’ve been prepping my SUV the last month getting it ready. I’m going to stealth camp in some neighborhoods soon to test it out. You never know when you’ll need to just get up and go at a moments notice and never look back or not be able to look back.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +2

      Couldn't agree more! and I think that's a great idea with your SUV.

  • @mimikaronruizauthor
    @mimikaronruizauthor 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow just wondering about you! Such a sweet video, the music awesome, the scenery beautiful, hope you have a great holiday season. Merry CHRISTmas! Cleaning and purging always lifts my spirits.

  • @billiwright39
    @billiwright39 10 місяців тому +1

    Grand canyon

  • @monana1711
    @monana1711 10 місяців тому +1

    Allison, you got a lot done and in a beautiful setting. Love the bloopers 😊

  • @1ampreps
    @1ampreps 10 місяців тому +2

    How Allison Got Her Groove Back! 🙏🏼❤️👍👍

  • @deeplansandbudgets
    @deeplansandbudgets 10 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love traveling in my Mini Van. There is no other way I would like to travel. However, no way I would want to live in it. I have so much respect for those that can. I have to know where I am going to sleep at night.

  • @terrizseleczky9794
    @terrizseleczky9794 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey girl - I pray that you have peace as you move forward - wonderful video - suggestion - pick up a few lint rollers from the dollar store - that will help pull up the dog hair.😊💜

  • @jnadailylife3112
    @jnadailylife3112 9 місяців тому

    Always keep your door locked, allison.....for your safety...

  • @jnadailylife3112
    @jnadailylife3112 9 місяців тому

    Always keep your door locked, allison.....for your safety...

  • @michelleellis8201
    @michelleellis8201 9 місяців тому +1

    So glad you’re back! Take care😊❤️

  • @lucillevan_thevan2240
    @lucillevan_thevan2240 10 місяців тому +1

    Maybe we'll see you on the road!!!
    There's nothing wrong with living life in the middle somewhere...look forward to seeing where this road leads you.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому

      Yes that would be cool! Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @Ironmonk036
    @Ironmonk036 10 місяців тому +1

    Go back on the road and bring that healing to others in need.

  • @tinabryant3051
    @tinabryant3051 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you again. I have missed your posts and glad to see you’re trying it again! Stay in touch, no matter the format. Tina from Mobile, AL

  • @naiguner
    @naiguner Місяць тому

    You're very beautiful. The cleaning was so relaxing to watch

  • @lil_zee_zee
    @lil_zee_zee 10 місяців тому +1

    part time van life is a perfect compromise! happy to see you excited for the upcoming van adventure! nice to see sugar crystal candy corn too😂

  • @annanoelle7083
    @annanoelle7083 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m glad to see that you were thinking about van travels again I really enjoyed following your blog. I hope you’re feeling better and remember life is what you make it always try to be happy.

  • @PatchezRagdolls
    @PatchezRagdolls 10 місяців тому

    If you're like me you won't be happy when you quit driving around.😢

  • @VinnieVan
    @VinnieVan 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I relate way more to what you've been going through than I would like to admit. It brought joy to be to see the thumbnail and title. Yay. Praying for you. Sincerely. Please pray for me.

  • @vturner62
    @vturner62 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your photography, it was beautiful!

  • @rickynunez3109
    @rickynunez3109 9 місяців тому

    1:01 dang!!! Allison is looking good!!! shes defensively been working out!!! im pretty sure Allison is going to have to fight off a lot of men because they want her hand in marriage

  • @susie4517
    @susie4517 10 місяців тому

    Is it South Carolina, Myrtle beach?🎉

  • @-jman813
    @-jman813 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello Alison I love your videos, I enjoy seeing you and knowing your safe ❤

  • @zepptar
    @zepptar 10 місяців тому +2

    👍 can’t wait!

  • @joyklanke187
    @joyklanke187 10 місяців тому

    I don't think you will be visiting Grant and Jackie soon

  • @susie4517
    @susie4517 10 місяців тому +1

    It is great if you do van life again. Much needed and wanted by all.

  • @albertwilson5063
    @albertwilson5063 10 місяців тому +1

    I just saw you back in the van!! I’m being selfish. I love watching your travels. I’m excited to see where you’re going next ❤️

  • @ktk2094
    @ktk2094 10 місяців тому +1

    I can't wait. I love your van.

  • @jilld391
    @jilld391 10 місяців тому +1

    Good for you. It sounds like you are finding a good balance in your life.

  • @Stay_tooned
    @Stay_tooned 10 місяців тому

    A tool like Uproot gets the dog hair out for me. I'd loan you mine, but I'm not in Nevada.

  • @christinegarcia369
    @christinegarcia369 10 місяців тому

    Hi lady omg u r amazing I wish I could just go though I look through u I would enjoy a new look every day I can stay home when im old and cant move as well so i vote go while u can still move lol sucsess to you i know i spelled that wrong ....

  • @mimikaronruizauthor
    @mimikaronruizauthor 10 місяців тому

    My guess is home for Christmas to see your family for a bit then a beach visit someplace

  • @EdwardBussell-r8z
    @EdwardBussell-r8z 8 місяців тому

    Allison sweet mother of God you are so gorgeous my name is Edward

  • @TheRlm579
    @TheRlm579 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you're doing well Allison!! The Van looks great!!! 😊🙌🏾 This is Reggie (los angeles) btw lol

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey Reggie! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment.

  • @Lu-ir5mz
    @Lu-ir5mz 9 місяців тому

    ❤Nice to see you again beautiful 🇺🇸🪖🫡😘

  • @gskMO
    @gskMO 10 місяців тому +1

    I liked the music -it was in sync with your attitude
    I’m not surprised you are going back to the van. There was just something about the way you quit that didn’t ring true.

  • @TWD2121
    @TWD2121 8 місяців тому

    sound effects??? really?? 👎🏼

  • @poges
    @poges 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Allison. I thought maybe you were back on the road but guess these are memories.
    Dog or cat hair I couldn't stand in such a small space but almost all the van lifers I follow have a pet. Good luck with your choices ahead.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +1

      I’ll be taking some trips in the near future. 😊 and yes the dog hair from my son’s dog is driving me nuts!

  • @roxanes43
    @roxanes43 10 місяців тому

    Yay for balance! You going to Cali?

  • @rainsofhealing
    @rainsofhealing 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Allison, so nice to see you in this video. I enjoy listening to you speak, how you speak and what you have to say. I’m here for it whether it be in a van, tent, or sticks and bricks! Wow your son and his doggo left you a furry “remembrance” gift 🤣. This coming from someone whose dog shed everywhere. It’s a LOT of work! The gift that keeps on giving. God bless you on your journey! 🙏😊

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 10 місяців тому

    You should get back on the Road.

  • @rebbar64
    @rebbar64 10 місяців тому +1

    That is what i do, take trips when i can.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +1

      It's the best way I think! 😊

  • @Vinylzilla
    @Vinylzilla 10 місяців тому

    Can’t wait for the new look on Snoopy

  • @glendacrouch1877
    @glendacrouch1877 9 місяців тому

    Great Video, my friend.

  • @SDR-t6c
    @SDR-t6c 9 місяців тому

    I want to buy your van. How much?

  • @djackson5912
    @djackson5912 10 місяців тому +1

    MB, SC?!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +1

      Good guess…. Maybe 😉

  • @jeanmariemissale5663
    @jeanmariemissale5663 9 місяців тому

    Glad your back on the road

  • @lizl5528
    @lizl5528 10 місяців тому

    Come to Canada!! Add Nova Scotia & British Columbia to the bucket list

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +1

      It's on my list! 🙌🏼

  • @kathleenj1158
    @kathleenj1158 10 місяців тому

    California? ☺️❤️🥰

  • @Kimm_Berlyn
    @Kimm_Berlyn 10 місяців тому

    I am so happy you are not selling your van. You still have adventure in your soul. So it’s just there when you want to embrace it again. 🥰🤩🙏🏼

  • @KimberlyLetsGo
    @KimberlyLetsGo 10 місяців тому +1

    Allison, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. And, the lifestyle you have doesn't have to be something you are married too either. It can be a little of this, a part of that. I thought that as an adult, I was grown and done evolving. As I approached 60, boy, was I wrong! I had no idea that there was a completely different level(s) left to live. I'm talking mentally and, sadly, physically, but also spiritually too. I have places to go, people to meet, things to learn. :) I can tell you are doing some deep soul-searching and praying on this. With that, I trust that you will do just fine!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all. You are an inspiration. XO

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for your kind message. I can totally relate!! I appreciate you.

  • @fangletterman-ng2ro
    @fangletterman-ng2ro 10 місяців тому

    Whoo hoo! On the road again!

  • @LuluLulu-jw9fi
    @LuluLulu-jw9fi 10 місяців тому

    You are going south

  • @williamdurham4982
    @williamdurham4982 9 місяців тому

    Its either my computer or I'm getting deafer , but your videos a too quiet to hear at different points...

  • @Dlifematters505
    @Dlifematters505 10 місяців тому

    New Mexico

  • @ThatGirlLib
    @ThatGirlLib 10 місяців тому

    I’m so tight with my water when I travel that I eat out of the fast food containers so I don’t have an extra dish to wash. 🤣🥴

  • @rickynunez3109
    @rickynunez3109 9 місяців тому

    😱🎂 4:14

  • @bambihargrove6499
    @bambihargrove6499 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Eyesis_1
    @Eyesis_1 10 місяців тому

    💖

  • @robertkoollransom
    @robertkoollransom 10 місяців тому

    😅

  • @traceyweeks6897
    @traceyweeks6897 10 місяців тому

    As I always said my friend you need to just listen to your heart and soul. God will direct you to where you need to be, so glad your not selling Simon/ Snoopy and can't wait to come road tripping with you again🎉❤😊

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  10 місяців тому

      Yay! Thanks friend. It always cheers me up when I see your name pop up. 😊

    • @traceyweeks6897
      @traceyweeks6897 9 місяців тому

      ​@@travelsnacksAww thank you my friend that means alot. Know that you help me with your words and videos to not feel so alone/lonely

  • @fangletterman-ng2ro
    @fangletterman-ng2ro 10 місяців тому

    I saw in Nikki Delventhal's van build out, that they installed a mini split AC in her van's back doors. Probably also a super fan in her ceiling. Robin at Creativity RV finally found a good RV mattress co. Probably marine in nature, since the RV manufacturers typically make low end products at hi end prices.

  • @pandral22
    @pandral22 10 місяців тому

    I think you're making a good decision going back on the road part-time. I think that the full-time pressure of continuous videos while having a "travel snacks" theme was burning you out. I'm hoping that you've had a healing time and can enjoy your travels without pressure. I would suggest keeping the faith and dropping the junk food. You may feel better if you eat only one or two meals a day without snacking, and avoid becoming a diabetic as you get older. Thanks for your channel and wishing you the best in life!

  • @omarherrera8361
    @omarherrera8361 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m 1st comment

  • @WiltonGal
    @WiltonGal 10 місяців тому

    So nice to see you back in "Snoopy." Looking forward to your next adventure!

  • @smadas4192
    @smadas4192 10 місяців тому

    That can you have is priceless! I would keep it until it got too expensive to fix!