CONFESSIONS OF A TRAVEL YOUTUBER (Very Honest Q&A)

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  • @rosesilveira344
    @rosesilveira344 2 роки тому +42

    You are a rare breed that can follow her dream. Not everyone has the gumption to travel alone to unknown locations. I have great respect for what you are doing. How you reinvented yourself. You are beautiful. You are courageous. You are amazing.

  • @davidfrey5654
    @davidfrey5654 3 роки тому +255

    Eva, it truly amazes me that you can shoot, edit and publish an entire TV show in one week that has such high quality and that is very interesting and intriguing. Today's technology and publishing channels is amazing. But it's also amazing you can frame it, shoot, edit and publish an entire program in 7 days. One single lady is educating and entertaining millions of people. The power of one. So impressive. Well done Eva. You inspire me. David from Houston.

    • @blakesleyk.7166
      @blakesleyk.7166 2 роки тому +6

      Kinda loving David. Wonderful comment!

    • @DLContent-AIL
      @DLContent-AIL 2 роки тому +9

      Did you listen to her? She did say that she has individuals that she hires remotely to help her with scheduling, editing, etc. Granted, her work is still impressive. I would say it's her charisma that is the most impressive.

    • @glenwilkening5967
      @glenwilkening5967 2 роки тому +4

      I follow a guy called slim potatohead he’s gotten into some pretty isolated places but how do you get the material uploaded when it’s not edited because most people understand that you cut a lot of stuff out but you’d have to have it in the first place to cut it out so how does she upload all this on a phone or does she have a satellite connection just some places are not gonna have the band with or even Internet access especially up in Alaska.

    • @davidfrey5654
      @davidfrey5654 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@glenwilkening5967 You said it. Satellite internet.

    • @glenwilkening5967
      @glenwilkening5967 2 роки тому +2

      I understand that Skylink has service for mobile users I know that would handle it pretty easy but I haven’t looked at the map for the area up in Alaska not too many users up there I would imagine I don’t think the satellites orbit north south.

  • @isaackent2355
    @isaackent2355 3 роки тому +105

    I had no idea you were married, and led such a ''normal '' life, and then left it all to find your happiness. You're such a legend. Suddenly I'm intrigued , and finding myself admiring you more.

    • @MrDXRamirez
      @MrDXRamirez 2 роки тому +5

      Happiness was not following the norm in this particularly charming person’s life. Societies that beat to one rhythm excludes all other rhythms from beating their own drum.

    • @isaganiisraeldalino8396
      @isaganiisraeldalino8396 2 роки тому

      Her fiance is fearless & far ... Its that right @Eva zu beck?🙂

    • @kendonaldson3139
      @kendonaldson3139 2 роки тому

      have a good time hope you have a fun adventure in the u.s. the rt66 has lots of old 1950's stuff i want to gofor a while on it to see the stuff before its all gone

    • @MattieK09
      @MattieK09 2 роки тому +3

      Led a normal life ? In London ? Working media? That’s normal ?

    • @cofault5677
      @cofault5677 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah it’s “Legendary” to back out of a committed relationship because you feel like it

  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech 2 роки тому +27

    I really liked your answer about how you had to go through a rock-bottom crisis to make the changes which now support your new life. Same story for me. If someone had told me 6 years ago (when I was at rock bottom) that I would be travelling the world full time for several years now with no end in sight, and that I would be so so happy, I personally wouldn't have believed them. I went through a cancer battle (which I obviously won) a gambling addiction, divorce, death of both parents and job loss, house loss and huge debt. All now dealt with and in the past forever. My message is the same as yours - never give up and you sometimes have to go through a series of crisis to make the changes required to live life on your terms. Keep up the great work - excellent videos and inspiration.

  • @nathanwahl9224
    @nathanwahl9224 2 роки тому +3

    OK, I'm completely blown away after watching probably a dozen of your videos, simply an amazing person, and now I see that you outfitted your Odyssey yourself???!!! My old heart just went pitter-patter!!! Magnificent!!! As a home woodworker I've made a couple of custom interiors for friend's vans, like one guy that is a locksmith, and we made a complete shop for him inside one. Everything he needed; shop bench, tools, key storage, power. He's still using it 20 years later. Not at all dissimilar to what you've done. Bravo!

  • @hoperising7373
    @hoperising7373 3 роки тому +290

    I’d love to hear more about your previous life, including what kind of destructive behaviors you used to struggle with? I think this could really inspire a lot of people.

    • @adriaforum
      @adriaforum 3 роки тому +14

      She has a video about it. I think when she reached 1 million subs she was talking about it..

    • @hoperising7373
      @hoperising7373 3 роки тому +5

      @@adriaforum Oh wow what’s the name of the video?

    • @guspeniche
      @guspeniche 3 роки тому +2

      Just search on her IG for a picture of her on a white dress

    • @THICCTHICCTHICC
      @THICCTHICCTHICC 3 роки тому +4

      Seems like the problem was mainly drinking, because she married young and then fell out of love with that person

    • @anupdev5845
      @anupdev5845 3 роки тому +9

      @@THICCTHICCTHICC Happens with most people to be honest. I am glad she got out of that phase and now she is living her dream.

  • @fj9460-lr
    @fj9460-lr 2 роки тому +6

    What can I say, I’m old enough to be you grandpa and young enough to know that my adventuring life is just beginning; thank you for your wisdom, that many of us never quite get-be safe and live!!

  • @stephenlaws1836
    @stephenlaws1836 3 роки тому +39

    Yes , she's pretty , yes she's funny , but I think it's her attitude to life that got her where she is . As someone who has lived in his van , travelling around for many years , you need that sense of humour & no worries attitude that makes it work . Great blog

    • @neelroy2918
      @neelroy2918 3 роки тому +1

      I liked the shots at the start where she was making stuff for van more than anything.

    • @1996-wd3qb
      @1996-wd3qb 3 роки тому +1

      I agree, she is so positiv and adventures in everything she does

  • @MB_Kathrina
    @MB_Kathrina 2 роки тому +20

    Really fascinating! Perhaps there's one thing to add in all these conclusions: Its never to late to live that kind of life you want to live, and one can do this decision every moment in life!

    • @spaceman9599
      @spaceman9599 2 роки тому +1

      Any moment in life is really the only moment you have, i.e. you are always somewhere between your past and your future - the trick is to really be there, not to be too far off somewhere else in reliving all that has happened or waiting for what will happen next. Making the now the long now is, finally, peaceful.

  • @laurencormier6698
    @laurencormier6698 2 роки тому +6

    I’m sad that I just came across this video and it is 6 months old - I realize that means you’ll probably not see my comment… But I am so thankful for this Q&A video. You are the person my heart longs to be, but I don’t have the strength of spirit you have to make it a reality (also, I couldn’t live without my cats, lol). You shared so much valuable insight here, and I really appreciate it. If I ever find it in me to pursue the life I truly dream of, I will take lots of your thoughts to heart - and in truth, many of them are valuable to less free-spirited souls too (like yours and Mike’s relationship insight). Thanks for all the great content, and for all this info too. You are a joy to virtually travel with.

  • @TheChronicExplorer
    @TheChronicExplorer 3 роки тому +69

    This is the most amazing answer to "counting countries" and I love it. Travel is not about checking off a list its about experiencing something new and learning from greater world - why make it a task over an experience?!

    • @TR-qp2qj
      @TR-qp2qj 3 роки тому +5

      I think of it as remembering where you traveled to . I'm forgetful. Writing it down would really help me.

    • @gmwwc
      @gmwwc 2 роки тому

      Traveled in Europe and the ME from 2005-2011. I did not count countries, but at some point I decided to keep my passport and all the extra pages in it.

    • @ekaski1
      @ekaski1 2 роки тому +1

      Yes! I love this! I grew up in both Europe and the US, and my family has lived all across the world. I often hear from western Europeans a sentiment that Americans aren't well-traveled because "traveling inside the US only doesn't count." That idea is just very silly to me. If you think the Louisiana bayou, the Navajo reservation, West Hollywood, Kodiak Island, Maui, Puerto Rico, Lancaster County, El Paso, Amarillo, Brooklyn, and Nashville aren't at least as distinctly different as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, then I don't know what to say.

    • @lpayne6136
      @lpayne6136 2 роки тому +1

      what an amazing answer! it made me subscribe to her channel

    • @Johnslist
      @Johnslist 2 роки тому

      @@lpayne6136 'social currency'....definiteley some ocd with those types...great answer

  • @jemmah4723
    @jemmah4723 3 роки тому +70

    I would love to hear more about your traditional life and what made you so unhappy about it and what you feel you you’ve gained from your travelling life. I think in our early 20’s there is so much expectation about what life should be and it can be so hard to break free from that and live how you want to live.

  • @michaelabeck6036
    @michaelabeck6036 3 роки тому +59

    Hey Eva, thanks for your inspiring answers. I am also living a childfree and happy life und I embrace every feeling without distinguishing them in good or bad. Every feeling makes us human beings. If you want to be happy all the time you either cheat yourself or you stay in heaven. True, wild and free hug from Switzerland❣

  • @Andrei-nv8zy
    @Andrei-nv8zy 3 роки тому +7

    As a romanian I am truly impressed that you considered our country as a posibile base location. That is very kind! It was quite unexpected after all the the great places you have seen around the world.

  • @HeatherB81
    @HeatherB81 3 роки тому +47

    It never ceases to amaze me how much foresight filmmakers like Eva have when making these videos… how does she envision and implement the perfect shots that we want to see?! For example, when we see her open the car door, then close the car door from another angle, and then drive away from yet another angle… all put together seamlessly?! I want to know exactly what that looks like when filming!

    • @OneForTheRoad
      @OneForTheRoad 3 роки тому +22

      It's a whole lot of running back and forth! :)

    • @TraceyEaster760
      @TraceyEaster760 2 роки тому +5

      A lot of running around
      Pressing record

    • @TraceyEaster760
      @TraceyEaster760 2 роки тому +2

      @@OneForTheRoad 🤣

    • @PickinDoc
      @PickinDoc 2 роки тому +2

      It all started with Les Stroud's Survivorman.

    • @LAAM619
      @LAAM619 2 роки тому +4

      its alot of going back and forth, repeated actions, its quite odd to see lol. When its being made it makes no sense when you watch people do it but then the final product looks like....well you get that part.

  • @mitseraffej5812
    @mitseraffej5812 3 роки тому +23

    Eva, you are obviously blessed with robustly good health. As someone that has spent what feels like a lifetime in and out of hospital having “ rot” cut out, I do envy your freedom that good health allows.

    • @Valhalla.Studio
      @Valhalla.Studio 2 роки тому +2

      Was just thinking that as well, definitely need amazing health for this kind of lifestyle! As someone who used to have great health I miss it so much, now after getting a bad reaction to covid jab with bunch of adverse effects I been in and out of hospitals for 8 months, dont feel like myself anymore. Makes you appreciate how really important health is, nothing else comes close really.

    • @LucefieD
      @LucefieD 2 роки тому +1

      doesn't sound like a good time to me at all. It's like do my friends have cute kids? Sure, I like to interact with them. Do I want to raise them? Nope. Do I want to never be able to do what I want without finding someone to watch them? Nope.

  • @cezarsentaru1464
    @cezarsentaru1464 3 роки тому +19

    Eva , I love your channel. I was born in Romania, living for decades in USA, I watched o lot of travel bloggers but no one it’s like yours. It’s your life, if you like it keep it in that way. Be safe and bring your memories to us.

  • @bobs1648
    @bobs1648 3 роки тому +38

    Eva I realize that this is going to make me sound really old but, you remind me so much of my daughter it's ridiculous. Keep being amazing at what you do and never loose that smile. Big hugs as always!

  • @miamia2380
    @miamia2380 2 роки тому +14

    Being from Romania I got goosebumps when you said you would choose Romania as a possibility to settle down....you wouldn t be dissapointed! Although, beware of bears& wolfs! I think we have the biggest bear population in Europe.
    I really admire your strenght, beauty, courage!
    Hugs from a romanian!🤩😍🤗

  • @rdmineer1
    @rdmineer1 Рік тому +3

    I grew up in the woods of Kentucky, admiring the stories of Daniel Boone. By 5-6 I knew every trail, and made my own, and where they led to for miles around. You're the girl I always wanted to meet and share exploring the world. Unfortunately, I now have a daughter about your age, so I would just have to adopt you. But she has the same aspirations and I just retired, so we are talking about doing so. Most people only dream of traveling, but it doesn't happen until they start like you have.
    I like the way you are doing it, it's pure and simple. Global warming doesn't seem to deter you. Keep going until you are satisfied. The naysayers are just too afraid. Never let them hold you back. It's not a life unless you live it.

  • @BasicCatherine
    @BasicCatherine 3 роки тому +234

    I am right here, in that so called "perfect life", wondering what the hell is wrong with me that I am so unhappy... So this question really brought tears in my eyes. It somehow brought up hope for me. I would love to hear. more of it from you.
    I really appreciate your work.
    Thank you for sharing yourself the way you do.
    From SLOVEnia with love,
    Katarina

    • @tyrantwitness2482
      @tyrantwitness2482 3 роки тому +9

      When you have everything you thought you wanted, you realise it robs you of your life ! You become its slave !

    • @SaikFashion3
      @SaikFashion3 3 роки тому

      tujhe to me dekh lunga.. sala firse single bana diya mujhe...

    • @pidsaragon3332
      @pidsaragon3332 3 роки тому +11

      .love you eva..me from philippines.im 71yrs of age,also living alone,ever since my two children have a family of their own,I'm very brave woman too,keep it up Eva!!!

    • @tacha363
      @tacha363 3 роки тому +10

      @@Jay151 well that's a bleak judgmental (unhappy) view of things. I have found that some people just genuinely get pleasure from sharing things they enjoy with other people through these social platforms. And they have also become a source of happy uplifting energy and even helpful information during these crazy times. There is good and bad in most things and choosing to only focus on the negative will only make you miserable. Different things make different people happy and as long as they're not hurting anyone what's the point in judging them

    • @SarahMartinez-kp8sy
      @SarahMartinez-kp8sy 3 роки тому +7

      I completely understand you. I had the same issues as you. I had what appeared to be on the outside a 'perfect life.' One day everthing came crashing down and I was forced to make a huge change. I was constantly looking elsewhere for the answers as to why I was unhappy. I had to do a lot of inner work and a lot of soul searching. I now practice yoga, reiki and meditation on a daily basis and found this has helped me a lot. I suffered from depression and anxiety and was on medication. I'm in a much better place now and the meditation in particular has helped enormously and my anxiety has gone. I still have challenging days. I find that taking walks in mother nature and listening to uplifting music and eating a healthy diet also helps. I was also in a job that I hated so I left my job as it was causing me health problems. I hope this may be of some help to you. Sending you love, light and healing. 🙏🙏💜💜✨✨

  • @HerSoulVacation
    @HerSoulVacation 3 роки тому +71

    I could be your mom, but I follow you... I see in you a little bit of me or the one I could have been if I had made my lifestyle choice decades ago. I admire you and thank you for inspiring so many to be brave. Most of our fears are instilled in us by society at a early age. We must shake off those fears and take control of our lives the way WE want to live it. This is our one shot to this life, make it YOURS! Bravo Eva!

    • @HerSoulVacation
      @HerSoulVacation 3 роки тому +1

      @@Lina-ws3sy trust in your instinct dear Lina and take one step at a time. The beauty is that you are seeking and aware that there are other options to a full filing life. You will find your own path! ❤️

  • @bajanqueen7272
    @bajanqueen7272 3 роки тому +10

    Eva
    I am happy for you that Mike is still in your life. You definitely positively compliment each other. Nice to see this harmony.

  • @flddoc2
    @flddoc2 2 роки тому +11

    It took me years to appreciate how much I loved being alone and that it wasn’t selfish to realize MOST people cannot compete with that.

    • @flddoc2
      @flddoc2 2 роки тому

      @port nut I get it. It takes a special person to be told to go away for a while and not take it personally. My daughter is nearly my carbon copy and she found the needle in a hay stack with enough self confidence and understanding to give her space when she asks. He’s the type of person who loves her enough to understand. He learned early when she starts to tell him about an issue she has with something or someone he stops her as she begins and asks, “Am I problem solving or just listening?”. F-ing brilliant! Wish I figured that out earlier in life. 😁

  • @reyne8424
    @reyne8424 2 роки тому +16

    Been following you for a year, and now you’ve managed to deeply move me again. You’ve given me hope for the future!
    I thought I hit rock bottom last year when the farming community I live in almost broke apart due to years of very bad disputes with one of the residents. I was very close to leaving my friends behind because I couldn’t handle the stress anymore. Then said resident left and the situation relaxed immediately! I was so freaking relieved! Only to find out earlier this year that the whole community is leaving for Costa Rica in a few month. But I really don’t want to leave Europe and my family here. And don’t have anywhere else to go. So wtf do I do now?
    Your comment about crossing the bridge when you get there helps put my mind at ease right now.

    • @spaceman9599
      @spaceman9599 2 роки тому

      Rey I hope you found a good resolution - either moving with that group, or finding new people/places/friendships.

    • @reyne8424
      @reyne8424 2 роки тому

      @@spaceman9599 Thank you :D I did, I'm staying with my mom for a while to reconnect with her and to help her with some things, while figuring out where to go after. But I'm good for now.

    • @JonathanGillies
      @JonathanGillies 2 роки тому

      @@reyne8424 How are things with you now?

    • @reyne8424
      @reyne8424 2 роки тому +1

      @@JonathanGillies How kind of you to ask! I am still living with my mother and it's been wonderful to spend so much time with her. I have also reconnected with my lifelong dream of living and breathing music and craftsmanship, so I will be going back to Luthier school once I get better at playing my guitar again. I had to quit school a few years back due to longwinded serious illness, which is how I found myself on a farm (or cultural center for troubled individuals) in the first place. I miss my friends, but loosing the relative comfort and safety of the group gave me the kick I desperately needed to be more true to myself again.
      How are you? How did you come across this wonderful corner of UA-cam?

    • @JonathanGillies
      @JonathanGillies 2 роки тому

      @@reyne8424 I'm very glad to hear that you seem to be doing well. I think your story sounds a bit like mine. I was doing computing in college for two and a half years, but in Feb 2017 I had to stop because of stress and anxiety issues, and I have been doing a rehabilitationary horticulture course since then, although I may try to do some work soon, because I'm feeling better than I used to do!!! :) Come to Stornoway some day if you can! :) I take it you are in England somewhere? Best regards! Jonathan

  • @seb_ric6511
    @seb_ric6511 3 роки тому +26

    Fearless Eva you are a fantastic vlogger, a beautiful camerawoman, and very a good video editor, your videos are world class, interesting and informative. More power to you woman.🕊️

  • @RoxyReel
    @RoxyReel 3 роки тому +99

    A few months ago your cargo ship video popped up on my homepage and I've watched so many of your videos since then. Your storytelling is so incredible and even with something like this Q&A it still shines through in the way that you answered the questions - it was nice to learn more about your life. I'm learning to drive finally at the age of 31 and want to get a small van and revive my old travel vlog channel too. Your videos are always full of inspiration!

  • @karenmackie9665
    @karenmackie9665 3 роки тому +7

    I have always thought that one of the best things about your videos, besides the many different places, lifestyles and adventures, is that the video editing is amazing, spot on and soooo excellent! Great to hear that you taught yourself to do these things. Also, I love the drone shots, no matter where you are filming.

  • @kenhiett5266
    @kenhiett5266 3 роки тому +37

    I've found that people who are comfortable being alone are often the strongest, most interesting people.

    • @patrickjones1143
      @patrickjones1143 3 роки тому +5

      I have always found people who choose to be alone generally do more interesting things with their time.

    • @PatrickBateman12420
      @PatrickBateman12420 3 роки тому

      wicked quotes from both of you

  • @mariaramos4033
    @mariaramos4033 3 роки тому +18

    I love that you wanted to create your own dream. You definitely inspire that through your videos! I am in the middle of crisis right now, and I found your message very helpful. Thank you!

  • @RobbieHerrera
    @RobbieHerrera 3 роки тому +4

    It’s so nice to see you have someone and that you support each other’s passion.

  • @tamzp
    @tamzp 3 роки тому +35

    Eva, you just became so much more relatable. Thank you for showing us your authentic self.

  • @landog2015
    @landog2015 3 роки тому +14

    Thanks for sharing. Speedy recovery for the knee injury and yes, Sapiens is best book ever and everyone should read at least once. It for sure changed my life for the better after reading it about 4 years ago now. The travels are inspiring and show us all in a weird way that our dreams are possible...whatever they may be. And yes, we all need to re-learn to be our own person - society wants us to be pigeon holed into a box, break free from the box(I know its not easy, but do try)! Take care!

  • @LucasTJahn
    @LucasTJahn 3 роки тому +2

    Completely agree with your sentiment on counting countries. It seems like a very superficial take on traveling that does completely neglect what it is all about: to just go out, discover, and have a good time. You can do that for a lifetime in a single country, like Australia or Canada, or cruise around all of Europe for a couple of weeks. What really matters, to me, are the memories you make along the way. Great Q&A in general, I can relate to so many things you said :)

  • @larrybothe8246
    @larrybothe8246 3 роки тому +23

    I am really glad to see you and Mike interacting and sharing about your relationship and how you deal with being apart. You’re an independent UA-cam couple!! Kudos to both of you!

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto 3 роки тому +24

    Thank you, Eva! Really happy you answered the question about your amazing drone footage. I certainly didn’t expect you had someone filming for you, but I’ve crashed my drone twice trying to film my vehicle, so I was super impressed with what you’ve been able to create. I really love your work and your philosophy of life, and the importance of living while you’re alive. 💕👍🇦🇺

    • @DekonR
      @DekonR Рік тому

      I know this video is a year old, and I hate being that guy, but flying a drone while driving a vehicle is illegal. At least in the US. The fact you've crashed your twice is exactly why. That said, when you are out in the boonies like most of these shots and your risk to others is virtually nil, it's worth the risk perhaps, lol.

    • @peterfritzphoto
      @peterfritzphoto Рік тому

      @@DekonR I’m in Australia. And I wasn’t controlling the drone manually - it was set to vehicle tracking. The first time was on a closed road, and the second on a dirt track out in the country. Both crashes were due to the lack of side sensors and general incompetence on my part.

  • @MrSurferpikachu
    @MrSurferpikachu 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for answering my question Eva! My next read will be Sapiens! It sounds fascinating and I am excited. I have recently taken up running(never been a cardio person before) and am loving my training for my first half marathon! I am inspired by your signing up for the Ultra Marathon! Thanks for always being such an inspiration, helping to show us the world, and reminding us to stay present and grounded!

  • @Lenny101
    @Lenny101 3 роки тому +8

    i completely understand your way off life and i wish everyone was as honest with themselves as you. its rare that people feel the same way about life as me and that thats why i love watching you. i hope your face and knee feels better soon

  • @_SeeIt
    @_SeeIt 3 роки тому +1

    Eva, I am glad you are still here. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MarcelElfers
    @MarcelElfers Рік тому +1

    I simply love your emotional honesty. That is a wonderful trait to have.

  • @MelKayem
    @MelKayem 3 роки тому +66

    So good to see a youtuber being so open about not wanting children!

    • @efi4100
      @efi4100 3 роки тому +5

      why is it good

    • @efi4100
      @efi4100 3 роки тому +3

      @@K3Best well she said it's good and i'm curious why

    • @hippybecca
      @hippybecca 3 роки тому +13

      @@efi4100 because people often get shamed for not wanting kids.

    • @chiron-xe4zq
      @chiron-xe4zq 3 роки тому +2

      @@efi4100 good = less population

    • @sleepmusicland
      @sleepmusicland 3 роки тому +9

      Because more people can be open about their desire to have kids or not. Right now it is expected for women and everyone who can get pregnant, to have kids later on. Some day you'll change your mind, you haven't found the right person yet, things I have heard since I was 20 years old. I got even jobs denied for the fact that I am a woman in my late twenties due tot the fact that I was applying in a men dominated field, which I was like?! what? Are you serious? You rather give the position to someone who hasn't the same qualifiactions based on that I am a woman and you don't believe that I don't want children? So yes this is good. It should be more common that also women don't want chidlren. We exist too.

  • @patrickjones1143
    @patrickjones1143 3 роки тому +145

    I admire your truthfulness regarding children, i believe not everyone wants the same things in life but we tend to follow whats considered the "Normal" Women like yourself are able to see through all that and really enjoy life. Love your vlogs

    • @karolinamackiewicz514
      @karolinamackiewicz514 3 роки тому +27

      It's incredible how much pressure there is to follow the "standard". I am 38 now and I knew I don't want to have children since... forever. Still, for some 20+ years I had to listen to "you will change your mind", "you don't know what you are talking about", "the biological clock is ticking" and all this bs, I had to fight with my parents, with my co-workers, with my friends, being considered crazy and with no emotions ;) Finally they gave up :D I guess at this age asking me for the children would be considered really impolite or insensitive so luckily nobody does it anymore. Funny enough, many of my friends, with children, are confessing to me that "omg, if I knew how hard it is, I'd never would decide for children".

    • @patrickjones1143
      @patrickjones1143 3 роки тому +16

      @@karolinamackiewicz514 I am 61 with 4 children and if I had my life again I would not have any.
      Good for you sticking with the way that suited your lifestyle and not listening to other people's ideas of how life should be lived.

    •  3 роки тому +17

      @@karolinamackiewicz514 same here - I don't want to have children. I'm 50 now and happy. When you bring a kid to life, make sure they are loved and cared. I admire good parents. People live life differently - that's all.

    • @YorkerEli
      @YorkerEli 3 роки тому +3

      @@karolinamackiewicz514 When you dont have children it means you failed at life.

    • @karolinamackiewicz514
      @karolinamackiewicz514 3 роки тому +15

      @@YorkerEli Well. You are an excellent example of a child who turned out into not so kind adult. Tell your parents they didn't really succeed in life.

  • @kellypoulos8702
    @kellypoulos8702 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for your continuous transparency…. Be safe and travel well!

  • @SwissTanuki
    @SwissTanuki 2 роки тому +2

    I really want to thank you. I'm a very ordinary person who is living a very ordinary life and I love it. I don't like change and I keep everything safe. But I'm also a dreamer and I love stories. You are a very good story teller and I'm looking forward to see more. So thank you for all your adventures. I love it 😀

  • @irvinglopez4630
    @irvinglopez4630 3 роки тому +27

    You Are Not Only Awesome,
    You Are A Survivor,
    I Love Your Story About Hitting Rock Bottom And Bouncing Back,
    You Are My Hero Eva 🙂 👍

  • @fluffinator3701
    @fluffinator3701 3 роки тому +39

    I'm hitting rock bottom right now, when I say I lost everything I'm not being dramatic or exaggerating. I truly hope I can bounce back the way you did.

    • @harriepottahgorl859
      @harriepottahgorl859 3 роки тому +7

      U WILL and this is a random stranger who fully believes in u in whole and i hope to see ur comment fluffinator (haha cool name ) of REBIRTH AND BOUNCING BACK STRONGER .

    • @foreveryoung999
      @foreveryoung999 3 роки тому +6

      You will. Only way is UP now.

    • @RehmanExpress
      @RehmanExpress 3 роки тому +1

      all the best, wish you !!!

    • @theonlycharmjournal
      @theonlycharmjournal 3 роки тому +2

      Sending you positive energy. Please don't give up 💖

    • @kat-ju8jb
      @kat-ju8jb 3 роки тому

      I promise you got this. Sending strength xo

  • @luluvelasco1527
    @luluvelasco1527 3 роки тому +7

    So we know about you Eva that makes you special to us, thank you for sharing a part of you, enjoy with Far and fearless!

  • @sbgroen
    @sbgroen 3 роки тому +1

    A bit late, but I've watched a lot of your videos, and this was my favorite.

  • @erniewasson3322
    @erniewasson3322 2 роки тому +5

    All your videos are so well done and you really do share your love of travel and adventure. Thanks for sharing so much and travel on!

  • @topgearalwaysrock
    @topgearalwaysrock 3 роки тому +5

    It's really amazing that you can do all these by yourself! A true professional film vlogger! Please keep doing what you're doing! A fan here from Singapore!

  • @gosiatekgoz7534
    @gosiatekgoz7534 3 роки тому +17

    Love it! You’re so inspiring, living as your own true self, leading by example. You’re absolutely right, we should question everything before blindly following the social patterns. For some starting a family, having a a job may be their own truth, but it should not be done on autopilot.

  • @alphacause
    @alphacause 3 роки тому +40

    Thank you for sharing your story (4:12 - 6:13) about the hopelessness that nearly led you to not want to live, and how, through this crucible, you were driven to change your life. That is such an inspiration to so many of us who, like you, bought into the modern myth that achieving professional and material success would lead to happiness, only to be disillusioned by the fact that achieving said "dream" only led to drudgery and meaninglessness. Your story goes to show the rest of us that we hold the keys to unlocking our own chains, and sometimes the low points in life, however painful, are necessary to compel us to reach for those keys.

    • @Vulpes_Inculta
      @Vulpes_Inculta 3 роки тому

      By the sound of it she ended up hooking up with "bad boys" riding the cöck carousel most likely drugs as well all while being married to some poor schmuck(common with today's women). Then when he dumped her ass(most likely) she's all like imma need to travel and "find" myself(aka running of way from accountability) while YT pays for everything. Of course this is all speculation and would love to hear from the guy she was married to. I just watched 2-3 videos of her and i can already tell she's wearing a mask. Granted we all wear masks but with her it seems more telling. I sense loneliness a bit of sadness as well but being lost is what i pick up most. And the reason for being lost is when ppl run away from responsibility and/or accountability. One has to face its own demons and make peace with them in order to find oneself and be whole again. One can only run so far before those demons catch up. And i feel it ain't gonna end well for her once it does. Again this is all just speculation of limited perceptual observation.

  • @Letsgo-RLJ
    @Letsgo-RLJ 2 роки тому +33

    Hi,Eva! I just stumbled upon your channel, and I've been binge watching for about 2 hrs. now, and I can't seem to get this damn smile off my face! You're a true delight, and such a genuine person watch...Stay safe, and keep doing what you do. You're awesome!

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 2 роки тому +2

    I am watching this many months after you uploaded it. It is nice that you are so open about yourself. I used to be more closed off, but over time, I have become a very open person, and I am much more comfortable being that way. Anyway, I hope that your knee wasn't too badly damaged, and you were able to run in your ultramarathon.

  • @CeitDeVitto
    @CeitDeVitto 3 роки тому +76

    As a 50+-year-old Childfree woman, I never had that drive to have biological children. I never had that maternal instinct, and knew when I was 10 that I never wanted to have children of my own. Nope, it hasn't changed, nope I have no regret, and nope I don't hate children. I just don't want them. Keep on doing what you love and be true to yourself. Awesome channel. I live vicariously through your videos.

    • @ziontours5893
      @ziontours5893 3 роки тому +1

      A famous Israreli politician, Merav Michaeli, who always opposed having children in this day and age, just had a baby boy by surrogacy because her partner really wanted a kid and persuaded her to cave in. She's 54 and seems really happy by their decision.

    • @TheTrailSnail
      @TheTrailSnail 3 роки тому +10

      @@ziontours5893 Weird reply...

    • @allwinranjith507
      @allwinranjith507 3 роки тому

      It is one's choice to accept or reject family and children. If someone says no to the child he must have found a way to achieve greater happiness than that. Further completion must have occurred to him. If so that is correct.

    • @tulukdek8898
      @tulukdek8898 3 роки тому +4

      I’m 22, and never in my life I dream on have a kid or getting married. I’m a free soul

  • @hotelprius4612
    @hotelprius4612 3 роки тому +7

    Eva, you've inspired us to go out and do this ourselves, not an easy task being 50+. The learning curve has been steep but it has been quite rewarding. Every time I feel unmotivated I watch one of your videos to gain strength. Thank you so much!

  • @praneshdebsarma109
    @praneshdebsarma109 3 роки тому +4

    Always get a positive vibe after watching your videos. Waiting for the next one. Keep spreading love. And get well soon.

  • @lilyvale5994
    @lilyvale5994 2 роки тому

    I totally agree with you on counting countries. Keep shining and Enjoy it!🥰

  • @deanolson7025
    @deanolson7025 2 роки тому +1

    I don't recall how I stumbled onto your postings, but after watching a series of them, especially on your relationship with your spirited new puppy, I got hooked. I experience your sharing as a beautiful gift of you sharing with us your on the road experiences. Like reading a good book or watching a movie that touches your heart and soul. Thank you for inviting us to receive updates on what your latest experience has been and sharing with us your reflections, decision making, what is happening in your life. It is a joyful experience, this opportunity you afford us to have such diverse and exciting experiences with you through watching your updates. Thank you for this. Dean Olson

  • @gretarobert6873
    @gretarobert6873 3 роки тому +33

    Hi Eva, thanks for sharing so much of youself with us... breaking stereotype is never easy, the world truly belongs to the brave!

  • @katem2411
    @katem2411 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions. The bit about rock bottom when living how society dictates should make you happy hit me hard and knowing that you've been where I am now and found a better way gives me hope that I'll figure my way to a better life too 💞

  • @nathanielseymour8108
    @nathanielseymour8108 2 роки тому +5

    I'm glad you found something you're passionate about and I along with your 1.5M subscribers have been enjoying your vids! That's one of my philosophies in life "find something you like and work your @$* off." I think you have a great personality for meeting new people, accepting different cultures and staying positive which is perfect for travel vlogging! Thanks for all the info you provide on what's out there. :)

  • @burtjtv508
    @burtjtv508 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Eva! This is so inspiring for a small youtuber like me. I learned a lot from you. My wife loves your videos and your 4x4 defender, her dream truck actually. Keep safe and more places to visit.

  • @LIFEBATTLEHARDENENHEART
    @LIFEBATTLEHARDENENHEART 2 роки тому

    I think you’re absolutely amazing, the freedom of your life. I personally feel everyone should try gives you a power within yourself.
    Safe journeys and breath in your amazing adventures, thank you for sharing.

  • @scotttan6377
    @scotttan6377 3 роки тому +4

    Inspirational Q&A ! Your strength , positively , charm , your drive for adventure and living life !

  • @semanuel77
    @semanuel77 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, Eva, what a surprise! As a full time living in Romania I'm so surprised about your answer...Yes, Romania it's a wonderfull country, but when you permanently live here, there are a lot of other things, which are not so beatiful as nature is...unfortunatly...but yes, ...the braves...you know

  • @reelhappytravellers2691
    @reelhappytravellers2691 3 роки тому +4

    I can't express how beautiful this is
    Your upload is irresistible.
    Thanks for sharing and keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand the real life more and more!!!!

  • @5RustyBin
    @5RustyBin 2 роки тому +4

    You are a stand up example to others - living the dream and looking and sounding amazing

  • @YourSweetRiley
    @YourSweetRiley 2 роки тому +6

    It's so crazy to me that this was only one year ago. You're such a fast growing intellectual entity. Watching you experience, listening to you talk all starts such deep powerful engine inside my spirit. Thank you for that.

  • @sabiqunnahermoshi254
    @sabiqunnahermoshi254 3 роки тому +5

    Hey Eva! Hope this comment finds you well. I' ve been watching your videos since the beginning of the pandemic & believe me it helped me & still helping me a lot. Your words, travelling stories have encouraged me a lot during my bad days of my life. I love to travel a lot and maybe one day, I may become a carefree traveller like you. These days, I am facing a strange time of my life ( depression, frustration bla bla bla...) & this specific video inspired me & helped me finding some questions that i am searching for. Thank you sooo much, Girl!

  • @sweetyshah1591
    @sweetyshah1591 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you for the life lessons, Eva. Whether you know it or not, I've learned a lot from you; especially self-respect & self-worth. Keep 'em coming!

  • @DespoTraveller26
    @DespoTraveller26 3 роки тому +8

    The answer to my question is very commendable. I never thought about it, I need to calculate the number of countries I have travelled..... and i have a suggestion for you...... that is you can arrange a fan meet when you visit a new country. and Which country will you go to next and where are you now, you can let us know regularly on Instagram or facebook...

  • @lightwarriornewearth8882
    @lightwarriornewearth8882 2 роки тому

    I just came to see u by chance about 2 weeks ago, & since then, I'm completely hooked on your travels. I'm 63 now & living in Egypt. I want very much to start having the courage to travel alone..! You r one of a kind sweetheart.! I always thought it was dangerous to travel as a woman, but u proved me wrong.! 😍🙂😀🙏🥰

  • @beachbum77979
    @beachbum77979 2 роки тому +1

    24:20 "What's the number one thing you cannot travel without...A smile???" What's the number one reason I binge watch your videos? The smiles you bring not only to me, but to the world. Thanks for helping us smile...

  • @lovedeleon8987
    @lovedeleon8987 3 роки тому +5

    Your one of a kind woman Eva🤘👌💪 I'm happy seeing you with Mike .. Stay in love ❤️ & more adventure to come 😘🥰🤘❤️❤️

  • @Rerouting_
    @Rerouting_ 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for answering the question about loneliness. I hope people get to understand eventually that to do stuff alone doesn't necessarily mean that you feel lonely. I get this question quite often as well, but doing stuff alone is a thing I sometimes even prefer than constantly hanging out with people. Also, awesome, that you and Mike pushed through the pandemic. I might see my boyfriend after 20 months of being apart due to Covid again, and I can totally feel the whatsapp/facetime/skype situation. 😅 Enjoy your time together 🙂

  • @sandeepnaicker4051
    @sandeepnaicker4051 3 роки тому +5

    I'm happy for you as long as you're happy with what you doing it's always good to see you're videos have a great one.

  • @RKLU1
    @RKLU1 3 роки тому +1

    Your one of my favourite youtubers. Please stay brave and SAFE🤙🏼

  • @Vessimira
    @Vessimira Рік тому

    Yes, definitely don't forget to bring your smile with you. It's what makes the videos.

  • @ramgar6008
    @ramgar6008 3 роки тому +4

    We need more people like you in this world.

    • @fetB
      @fetB 2 роки тому

      fake people?

    • @richarddixon4303
      @richarddixon4303 2 роки тому

      @@fetB 1 comment in 16yrs troll bot just bounces around comments leaving hate one of many accounts I'm sure

    • @fetB
      @fetB 2 роки тому

      @@richarddixon4303 says richard dixon 4303. Also, not really hate if its true, neither because you dont like it

  • @myraphoenixnature88
    @myraphoenixnature88 3 роки тому +8

    That's why I was captivated one time I watched your vlogs, we have 1 in common, I just love being with my own company too. Continue being YOU.☯️🌈🌞

  • @titanicsinclair
    @titanicsinclair 2 роки тому +13

    You’re doing it right!

    • @kendonaldson3139
      @kendonaldson3139 2 роки тому

      hope you have fun you will do well pretty girls just have to becareful alone everywhere unfortunately but as long as you dont go alone with some scum you will be ok keep in areas where there are a few people there will be a couple that will try to protect you if they can

  • @naz.tanzeem5982
    @naz.tanzeem5982 3 роки тому

    Such a happy humble young beautiful woman.The way you respect and film understand other coultures is outstanding.Wish you nothing but the best.Peace and one love from.🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @nenadnedovic9246
    @nenadnedovic9246 3 роки тому +1

    Your a brave girl and hearing where and how you started is great and where you are is amazing.

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto 3 роки тому +4

    One of your best videos, Eva. Thank you so much for your generosity and your candour.

  • @jholmes553
    @jholmes553 3 роки тому +4

    I love that you used the word "CHILD-FREE" instead of "CHILDLESS". It just sounds more positive. I'm gonna start using that.
    Also, I had to point out that in the Q&A you said that your life is 90% happy and 10% sad. Then the video actually reflected that with the last part about how you tripped.

  • @evelynalvarracin807
    @evelynalvarracin807 3 роки тому +6

    Finally, Eva's video this weekend!! I really enjoy with your channel Evaaa, because it is definitely authentic content ✌🏻🤗🤗

  • @uilleann86
    @uilleann86 Рік тому

    To be short, you and your content is an inspiration. Getting out there into the wild after hitting rock bottom but getting back up and rebuilding yourself no matter how hard it got. Keep doing you. Genuine content, carry on. 🤙

  • @yantivid
    @yantivid 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the sights. Love your share. It is such a joy. Wish you all the best and stay safe in all your travels.

  • @scautphoto
    @scautphoto 3 роки тому +6

    Love your honesty Eva! You're an inspiration!

  • @PaigeLovesYou88
    @PaigeLovesYou88 3 роки тому +40

    Shout out to the child-free gang! Ever since the day I realized that I didn't have to have kids, my life and stress levels have been a breeze! Thanks for posting! :)

    • @94vrcommodore
      @94vrcommodore 2 роки тому +10

      Being child free was the best decision I made in my life

    • @blakesleyk.7166
      @blakesleyk.7166 2 роки тому +4

      Good on her. The endless chorus of “When are you going to have a kid?” Is boring. As a mom of of 1 kid & also mom of many dogs; couple cats; several horses, goats & 1 pig I’m going w/furkids.

    • @blakesleyk.7166
      @blakesleyk.7166 2 роки тому

      @@94vrcommodore All decades of research backs that claim. Tho, misery does love company .

    • @ferengiprofiteer9145
      @ferengiprofiteer9145 2 роки тому +2

      I'm sure it's inspiring to view your future and know in your heart that you will leave no legacy beyond your survival moment to moment.
      That's so uplifting.
      Willfully, thoughtfully subtracting your part of your lineage from the game. That's heroism beyond my imagination.
      Just extinguish the story of those that came before you. Just push that one little button and phtt, they're gone; forever.
      What altruism. What a worthy goal. What strength.
      I'm ashamed that I'm such a coward. I've lacked the ability, the strength, the intelligence to commit to genetic suicide.
      I guess I should forgive myself my hedonism.
      It's not my fault the thought never entered my mind in time to be so noble.

    • @aimee9478
      @aimee9478 Рік тому

      @@ferengiprofiteer9145 Dude, I'm NOT childfree, and yet let me tell you - that's the cringiest crap I've read this month. Considering this comment is a year old, I guess that's some worthy legacy. xD

  • @arrow1-b2v
    @arrow1-b2v 3 роки тому +8

    She is so brave! It’s nice to hear her answers 😄💗

  • @robertjuliano1631
    @robertjuliano1631 2 роки тому

    I just found your post/channel I full-time in my 40ft class a with my best friend I am her care taker she has medical conditions, too be fair I suffer from combat related ptsd so I need her help as much as she needs me.
    When we found your videos we were both in awe of your bravery doing it on your own.
    To be fair we found you on the same day we found a video/channel of a young woman who lived in her car for 3 yrs before going to a van again alone with a dog she adopted. Again bravery.
    We wish you safe travels and who knows someday maybe some way we will all cross paths

  • @tiffanyr134
    @tiffanyr134 3 роки тому +1

    Eva traveled more in this video to answer questions than I have in the last six years lol Due to my anxiety and my autoimmune condition, I don't go more than an hour from home. I have genuine fear of being away from home as well as a fear of having symptoms and getting really sick away from home. I just recently found this channel and I very much appreciate seeing the world through Eva. Her honesty is refreshing and I like that she doesn't sugar coat the trials and challenges of traveling. I look forward to each video :)

  • @robertoszczecin
    @robertoszczecin 3 роки тому +8

    Ewa słuchając Ciebie doszedłem do wniosku, że otoczenie kulturowe wygrało z moimi pasjami .. założyłem rodzinę, jak na prawdziwego Polaka przystało. Całe życie uwielbiałem podróżować samemu i uwielbiam przebywać w swoim towarzystwie, najlepiej w górach. Mój najlepszy przyjaciel całe życie mi powtarza, że powinienem pracować na jakiejś bezludnej wyspie;) - on nie potrafi nawet jednego dnia być sam. Szkoda, że wcześniej nie doszedłem do tych samych wniosków, co Ty. Przynajmniej uciekam w ulubiona samotność w góry - polecam;) Widzę, że jeszcze chyba nie zdobyłaś góry Aconcagua, a widzę, w którym kierunku idziesz;) Zamierzam samotnie zdobyć Ojos del Salado - wypożyczam podobnego jeepa do Twojego. Planuję to już parę lat - jeżeli mi się uda - tym bardziej Tobie. Życz mi szczęścia. Nie wiem czy nie powinienem tego tu napisać po angielsku... Ciekawe, czy kiedykolwiek to przeczytasz - raczej wątpię - za dużo tu nas;)

  • @karinab2255
    @karinab2255 3 роки тому +11

    I’m so glad that you openly share that you’re childfree. I’m childfree as well and it can get kinda lonely being confronted by the norm of having children on a regular basis. Thank you for showing you can have a full and rich life without children ❤️

    • @joro63
      @joro63 2 роки тому

      You can always get several cats to make up for children.

  • @fayepotts3279
    @fayepotts3279 3 роки тому +10

    You have learned hard life’s lessons from the mistakes you made in the past!
    All l see and hear is a person who cherishes every aspect of living.
    We love you Eva, thank you so much for your encouragement to others who
    have many challenges to overcome.

    • @maxmustermann8167
      @maxmustermann8167 3 роки тому

      "You have learned hard life’s lessons from the mistakes you made in the past!"
      Uhm, thats normal for everbody.

  • @jxhank
    @jxhank 2 роки тому

    When it comes to the shower situation, you can pick up somes "Wet Ones" from a WalMart or some other venue. Best of luck in your travels. I can only compliment you on your childhood and upbringing, to have so much emotional freedom to pursue maybe every dream you ever had of the what the world was like in your mind. The world is a beautiful place, filled with as many beautiful moments as there are places.😊

  • @audreygregis8721
    @audreygregis8721 2 роки тому

    You are living the life! How absolutely wonderful that you have acted on your adventurous spirit, because, after all, we only live once. And, children aren't meant for everyone. Just keep enjoying your freedom to explore, meet new people and places. Meeting people in their culture, in their part of the world, would be my favorite thing, along with the scenery...because we surely do live in a beautiful world.

  • @cranefly23
    @cranefly23 3 роки тому +6

    A fascinating insight. Thanks, Eva. Loved it!