When I was a kid my parents bought a school bus. They painted it baby blue and converted it to a camper. I have the best memories of camping on that bus. We had a kitchen, 2 sets of bunk beds in the back. A living room and dining area. It was awesome. We even took along our St. Bernard.
I have been watching them for more than 2 years and every single vlog with them sleeping, Nate would ALWAYS wake up earlier then Kara and make her Coffee and then wake her up. I am literally gonna cry! So cute! 😍🥺
hahha omg yess!! I cant wait to see what will be written in books about this year. Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
So pleased that you guys aren't only staying in the van, but still booking yourself into quirky accommodations. My heart did sink a little when I found out you were buying the van as I thought we'd loose this type of content. SO pleased you guys are mixing and matching ❤️
Feels so much more their style haha :) - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
Me trying to find Kara in the big bed "Where's Kara?" For the bed in the van, I would recommend getting a layer of foam underneath the mattress cover. It is a lifesaver while sleeping in the rv since we couldn't remove my "treehouse" mattress. Also I had a dream about you guys staying in a really nice room on a cruise that included a wading pool.
As a Washington native, it was pretty dope seeing you guys pass by, spend time in, and get excited by places that are so normal and familiar to me, and people from Washington in general. Keep these WA/Pacific Northwest vids coming!
I freaking love their dynamic as a couple. It always makes me smile when Nate gets up first to make Kara her coffee... every day. Relationship goals, my good man.
Just the content I need to keep my mind off things at the moment. I was anxious and full of nerves, and could feel myself relaxing instantly after hearing the opening notes of your video. Thanks so much for letting us live through you. ❤️
When you said “washington” I remembered something. When I was in kindergarten, I went to Washington DC. When I came home, I thought I went to Washington state. I also thought that America was the whole world- so o told everybody I travelled across the world on vacation.
😂😂 when I was 5yo we went to chicago to visit relatives during summer. I live in croatia, europe. I didnt even know we were in a plane, I tought we were in a big bus. Because I entered all the planes through those tunnels and we sat in the middle seats. So I guessed we were going somewhere with a bus, but a bit further away them my uncle (who lives 7hours bus travel from us). When I was in school and learnt where America is, just then I realized how far we went 😂😂😂
yeah, dont think there will be much not explored from them by then. Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
We did our 3 years with a composting toilet - literally a plastic trash bin for solids (where they don't disappear, but you cover them with gerbil bedding) and a hose leading to a water jug for liquids. Yup, won't be doing that one again. 💩 It's fun seeing how the other half lives, in their giant school bus, isn't it? 😂
@@saharakaylamc9231 We had a composting toilet on a boat, so we just waited until we were three miles offshore and dumped it. That's the same process boats with holding tanks use - unless they don't go offshore, in which case they get a pump out.
I love when you add in these easy recipes! Also, that tiny fire was absolutely adorable and it's fun seeing you going on other fun adventures outside of the van again 😊
Me too! I miss their travel content, hope thy go back to traveling soon! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
As someone who grew up in Olympia, WA it's so awesome to see people enjoy the boardwalk and our art! Also, I always tell people "Yeah I'm from the capital of Washington, and it's not Seattle." because everyone immediately assumes Seattle is the Capital! So I promise everyone thinks that! I've never drank at that brewery, but we have so many it would be hard to get to all of them. Sadly our Farmers Market hasn't happened this year because of COVID, but if you ever find yourselves back there you were really close where we have our Spring and Fall Farmers Market. It's my favorite thing to do back home! Also, when you're out checking out the boats on the pier keep an eye out for jellyfish, they're abundant and every time I'm out I see them float by! Thank you for enjoying my home :)
You guys should get some "rechargeable" heat packs. There are some that recharge in boiling water. They may help a little with the cold weather and lack of working heater.
Those sodium acetate heat packs are actually not a great solution for van life traveling. The energy/fuel required to reset them would be much more efficiently spent on heating the cabin or your body when it’s cold, particularly in a way that doesn’t introduce moisture into the cabin (propane byproduct and even by boiling water for 8-16 minutes). Electric power storage is really expensive and electric heating elements draw huge amounts of power. Campfire could work, when you’re running a campfire, but imagine using that firewood in a stove instead. And then again the reusable heaters are made of plastic and will eventually end up not recycled, in a landfill/ocean. If you must, resort to “hothands” hand warmers. They’re dirt cheap, the reactants degrade into iron oxide (rust) and the packaging is more readily recyclable.
As an Olympia native, I am glad you enjoy my home town. Makes me homesick seeing the sites. Having lived in the UK for the last 14 years I have had to adopt Seattle as my home town as no one has heard of Olympia and quite a lot of the time confuse Washington state with Washington D. C. At least most have an idea where seattle is.
I love the two of you, and I really admire how you traveled fearlessly around the world together and had so much fun. It was so so much fun watching you do it.
Aww so so sweet - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
The forehead kiss with the nicest coffee is all I need for the rest of my life Istg if I had something so pure everyday would be the best day of my life.
I just love Kara and Nate they're living my dream life... Gosh I wish I was them... they had a lot of fun travelling the world.. I hope one day I could to the same thing with my future husband
You two were staying less than a minute away from our house! I’m so glad you got to enjoy Olympia. You are our travel inspiration, and we look forward to your videos every week. Much love....Chali & Alyx Bentley
I also remember their content from Antartica, it was epic! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
Omg!!! You were in my city!!!! I’m so happy! I hope you really enjoyed my hometown. I was literally yelling at my husband so excited you came here. I hope you came to understand why Olympia is so beloved.
Hey Kara & Nate, I love your all’s content! If you’re ever in Northeast Tennessee, I know of a very large and extremely beautiful wild cave that has 1880s signatures in it! It’s also not too far from the oldest town in Tennessee! Stay safe!❤️
It’s so crazy you’ve been in my state the last few days!!! I discovered your channel last year and am such a huge fan of you two! I don’t live near Olympia but I am about 30 mins north of Seattle. Nate, don’t feel bad for thinking Seattle wasn’t the capital. A LOT of people think that!
Aww so so sweet - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
Sooooooo excited that you two are basically in my backyard! I’ve been following you for almost 3 yrs and now your just an hour away compared to several time zones away! Haha I hope you enjoy Washington as much as you can, sorry that the weather decided to be moody, gotta love Washington for that 💁♀️ I would suggest taking a ferry to some islands, when it’s a clear day super pretty! Safe travels ❤️ and God Bless ❤️
Same here! Im so excited they will be up in Seattle. Such a perfect time of year too. I hope they avoid downtown and enjoy everything else we have to offer. (Im sure they will.)
Those wooden tv tables are amazing. I have one by my desk for an expanded work surface and when we had to get rid of our old kitchen table to make the room accessible for my mom I replaced it with two of those tables. Less surface space = less room for clutter and they work for what we need as we don't eat in the kitchen. Also super easy to move out of the way if necessary.
Thank you for the NO ADS!!!!! I've watched the whole thing and only just realised! too many ads in vloggers vids now x hope you guys are keeping well- love watching your stuff xxx
Traveling is so so fun. So different now but still so worth it. - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
Thank you for putting Olympia in your video. Olympia has been affected by protesting like Portland and Seattle. Budd Bay Cafe is a hidden gem. Due to Covid-19, the wonderful Sunday Brunch has been shutdown. But it's an amazing restaurant.
LOVE those autumn leafed trees in the background behind Nate when he's talking about his beer. I know it's cold, but I always believe that the the sea is so beautiful in Autumn and Winter (still and glassy like), and seeing a whale - WOW!
I think I like their US/van series better than the crazy renting out an island, sleeping on the the side of a mountain, hiking a Volcano type travel. I dont know, this seems more humble and relatable. I live in the US and have never seen the Pacific Northwest, beautiful!! Hopefully you guys can make it down to Texas and New Mexico eventually. Lots to see and do!!
Certainly not me. I saw whales in Antarctica, but my biggest memory was how much the damn penguins smelled. You could smell them from literal miles away. Penguins. Smell. So. Bad.
When I lived there and when I have visited there as a kid, I always see Orcas and Dolphins when I am out on the water in the Peugeot sound. When I was about 7 years old we were fishing on the Peugeot Sound when an Orca breached right next to our small wooden boat. It was way bigger than our boat. Nothing like looking a wild Orca in the eye at 7 years old. It is not uncommon to see that kind of thing there especially if you are on one of the many ferries or out fishing from a boat. I have seen whales there for the beach also.
Please read this, and respond if possible. You guys have to come to Pacifica, California (Bay Area). I live in the sunny beach town and we have really foggy nights where you can see the lights in the distance. (Stretches along 6 miles of the Pacific Ocean) It would be so awesome! Please comment if you can. We have an RV space that is easy to access on our property. It would be so awesome and you can go surfing and snowboarding/skiing hours later (I've done that a few times). You guys would love it! Please respond if you would like to come here. It's 20 minutes away from San Francisco. It's been very sunny lately but is always a perfect temperature. Rarely gets over 80. Also, I have been watching since 5k subscribers.
Kara and Nate - We use a single induction hot plate that sits on our counter at home. It runs on 110v and can be tucked away in a cabinet when you are down with it. It would work great for your van. We used one in our RV as well.
Excited to see your Seattle video, lived here my whole life and travelled around the whole country. I still think the pnw is the most beautiful place in the country.
Best notifications!!! K&N inspired us to travel full time and vlog and we still stop and watch their vlogs no matter what country we are in!! Would love to know what you think of our vids as you love travel vlogs if you are up for watching some newbies💛💛
Despite less drone footage, these clips are still amazing. Great vision does make the story but the magic is all in the editing! Brilliant job as always- love it.
Aww. I grew up in Olympia, and seeing it made me really happy. I hope you enjoyed it! When I visit family next, I am seriously going to consider staying in that bus...
Made me crave fish and chips too!! not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
@@DjusLife Absolutely! I feel inspired too and we are actually modifying our 5 year and 10 year goals to travel and be free too so I appreciate travel vlogs -- especially full time travelers. That's awesome and I hope I get to that point too!
I made a version of your Ramen recipe in my instant pot. It came out great! If you have room in your van, you really should try getting an instant pot. There’s so much you could do in it. There’s different sizes.
I had a mini heart attack with the title!!!! I can't wait for the day to come where I get to live van life!!!! (I've been planning to do it for years, just waiting until i graduate university). 😊😊 Sending hugs!!
Love the review. You two are turning into real pro. We are 3 1/2 months in to our move to Melba our 6 seater maui sprinter motorhome we converted to queen bed, with office and attic. We are mixing it up with house sits around Australia and are really loving the opportunity to care for pets and gardens and then get into Melba for a week to a month. So far, so fun. Thanks for the inspiration to get us off on our new adventure.
I'd go with the bus unless you could find a small used RV. Most RVs are way too big, way too cumbersome, kind of like that bus, but a van is just too small for full-time travel. A van is okay for a week maybe, but I need to breathe it's not fun taking everything apart every day to have a place to sit. A smaller bus or a small RV would probably be perfect for full time travel.
@@slidenapps Thanks! I'm certainly leaning to full time, so space would be important. I have all winter and think building out my own would be a fun way to spend it. That or re-doing an RV... so many ideas, but I love the idea of having more space.
I've been in a van for 5 years and love it because it is easy to drive and park. I am solo, so size is OK, tho not great. Good excuse to get outside every day! Rent a bus and an RV before you buy! Just know that most RVs break. Check out Robin at Creativity RV. She has been in 3 different rigs in 3 years and settled on a fifth wheel.
@@beckypincalifornia1985 Thanks for taking the time to reply! I am drawn to a van for the ease of travel and it being familiar to drive. It is good to hear that you're 5 years in. I wondered if it would get tiring in a small space, but great to hear that you're loving it!
The other day, probably after watching your treehouse adventure, the thought came that you had recaptured the stride that CoVid had pulled out from under you. A great balance of how you travel (seated in flight/piloting your van) and what you experience once you arrive (great local people/adventure/sights/eats/digs) all done with your innate KaraandNate-ness. *sigh* good times.
You guys have inspired me to get smaller and I’ve begun designing my own tiny home on our acerage. I’m only 18 and I don’t know much about it, so all of your videos help a lot! Thanks for inspiring me!
My parents have an induction burner that they can just plug into the regular wall outlet. I assume you'd be able to use it with your solar setup. They got it when they started making plans to renovate their kitchen and wanted to test out induction before making the expensive purchase of the full cooktop. Even though they have the full setup they actually still use it often. Its great to have it so portable during dinner parties and holidays
Yay you’re in Washington state! Hope you get a chance to take a ferry to the west side of Puget Sound - the Olympic mountains are beautiful. Also: Chuckanut Drive up north or the rolling hills of the Palouse in Eastern WA. Love our state!
Fun video. Add frozen peas, broccoli. and all your other things to the Ramen. Garnish with sprouts and tomato for a change up, yummy. Can’t wait to give your version a try.😋
I love how Nate makes coffee every morning for kara no mater where they are, and then brings it to bed sooo cute
Same 🥰❤️
@@KaraandNate this made my day 🥺💕 love you guys.. such an inspiration ☺️
What same
When I was a kid my parents bought a school bus. They painted it baby blue and converted it to a camper. I have the best memories of camping on that bus. We had a kitchen, 2 sets of bunk beds in the back. A living room and dining area. It was awesome. We even took along our St. Bernard.
That sounds so fun!!!
when your rich
Omg sounds like a dream
Wow that's sounds like so much fun. You must have great memories 👍
Wow!! What happen to it?
Totally understand that "back in 2020" feeling. Bet most of us understand that.
I DIED LAUGHING
I totally had to laugh at that too!
Relatable lol!!!!
It’s been a long year, Nate. A long year 😪
Definitely choked on my water there! Especially since I’ve been locked in in Washington State since March! It’s like are we done yet?
The part where Nate makes the coffee is so pleasing everytime :')
absolutely true
Yer I know I love it😊
Yes
I need that coffee rn!
I absolutely love how nate wakes kara up by giving her a kiss and a cup of coffee! Its sooo sweet!!!!
I have been watching them for more than 2 years and every single vlog with them sleeping, Nate would ALWAYS wake up earlier then Kara and make her Coffee and then wake her up.
I am literally gonna cry! So cute! 😍🥺
It really is the best
We toured Myanmar with them almost exactly a year ago. Nate really does get Kara's coffee every morning!
That memory seems so long ago...
“Back in 2020...” is something I think we will all be saying a lot in the future😂
Lol ikr?!?! I think any of us living through 2020 will be saying that
yesss
Not me this is one of the things I’d like to forget
hahha omg yess!! I cant wait to see what will be written in books about this year. Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
Back in 2020....
So pleased that you guys aren't only staying in the van, but still booking yourself into quirky accommodations. My heart did sink a little when I found out you were buying the van as I thought we'd loose this type of content. SO pleased you guys are mixing and matching ❤️
Feels so much more their style haha :) - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
I agree! I love their unique accommodation vlogs
Me trying to find Kara in the big bed "Where's Kara?" For the bed in the van, I would recommend getting a layer of foam underneath the mattress cover. It is a lifesaver while sleeping in the rv since we couldn't remove my "treehouse" mattress. Also I had a dream about you guys staying in a really nice room on a cruise that included a wading pool.
I feel like Kara and Nate know how to use every single coffee machine
Nate does.
As a Washington native, it was pretty dope seeing you guys pass by, spend time in, and get excited by places that are so normal and familiar to me, and people from Washington in general. Keep these WA/Pacific Northwest vids coming!
Can you make some suggestions for local spots to visit
@@gingersnaps6279 yeah. But it depends on what you're looking for. There's a lot here! Lol
Same! Washingtonian at heart 💚
Definitely Steilacoom. Small town but a surprising amount to discover.
I freaking love their dynamic as a couple. It always makes me smile when Nate gets up first to make Kara her coffee... every day. Relationship goals, my good man.
"Nothing makes Nate happier than getting to make a fire" - you guys remember him trying to fix the propane leak? Lmao, love you guys!!
I was yelling at my phone "NOOOOO" as he was putting the lighter to the fitting.....🤣
No wonder they want to get rid of propane. :)
The mornings coffee is soooo cute! Nate takes time not just to bring Kara coffee.... but the way he captures it!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
“Back in 2020....were still in 2020” is the realization of A LOT of people right now
Huh
I’m in 2021
I mean they say that because it will probably be still out in 2060
Just the content I need to keep my mind off things at the moment. I was anxious and full of nerves, and could feel myself relaxing instantly after hearing the opening notes of your video. Thanks so much for letting us live through you. ❤️
same! I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way and a big thanks to Kara and Nate for putting a smile on people's faces
Same! Such a great way to take our minds off of things
Do you miss their travel content? Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
When you said “washington” I remembered something. When I was in kindergarten, I went to Washington DC. When I came home, I thought I went to Washington state. I also thought that America was the whole world- so o told everybody I travelled across the world on vacation.
Everything is a matter of perception. LoL
Innocence op
Accept these high fives. 🖐
😂😂 when I was 5yo we went to chicago to visit relatives during summer. I live in croatia, europe. I didnt even know we were in a plane, I tought we were in a big bus. Because I entered all the planes through those tunnels and we sat in the middle seats. So I guessed we were going somewhere with a bus, but a bit further away them my uncle (who lives 7hours bus travel from us). When I was in school and learnt where America is, just then I realized how far we went 😂😂😂
@@martinamagda998 lol
Kara and Nate in 2070 : "We are going to start exploring space y'all!!"
They don't really say "y'all", do they? Sounds like something The Endless Adventure channel would say.
😂 Sounds about right!
Lol too funny yet true
But um um they would be umm.... well I would b like 40 of 50
yeah, dont think there will be much not explored from them by then. Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
The bus: alot of many beautiful things
Kara: the windows are my favorite part
We did our 3 years with a composting toilet - literally a plastic trash bin for solids (where they don't disappear, but you cover them with gerbil bedding) and a hose leading to a water jug for liquids. Yup, won't be doing that one again. 💩 It's fun seeing how the other half lives, in their giant school bus, isn't it? 😂
Do you pay to dispose of ur compost & urine ??
I looked way better than what I thought tbh! very decent and cozy I have to say
@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon I asked where u put used diapers/ used nappies
Lynne Scaddan Was wodering too they said they compose it so where did they throw it?
@@saharakaylamc9231 We had a composting toilet on a boat, so we just waited until we were three miles offshore and dumped it. That's the same process boats with holding tanks use - unless they don't go offshore, in which case they get a pump out.
I felt the “we’re still in 2020” bloop
2020 is almost over its November LOL
Ikr😂😅😄😃😀🙂😐🙁😬
I felt it in my soul omg🤧
I really had to think about it for a minute lol
Y’all are a such needed breath of positivity and fresh air during these times. Thank you for continuing to create content. We all need it!
Get u a man who makes u coffee every morning 😌
Yessss I can attest it is the bomb 💣
I literally had an argument with my man over coffee at 7 am yesterday. Lol. 🤦🏻♀️
@@sincerelysamantha_xo why argueing, make it your self, then you mustn´t say thank you
OR... There is a coffee maker that you can just set a timer and it will make coffee when you and Kara wake up.
OR... There is a coffee maker that you can just set a timer and it will make coffee when wake up.
I love how the day always starts with a coffee and a kiss. My hubby does that too and it’s heavenly to be so loved. You guys are awesome
I love when you add in these easy recipes! Also, that tiny fire was absolutely adorable and it's fun seeing you going on other fun adventures outside of the van again 😊
I miss Kara’s reactions to eating new things in a foreign country.
But I do love how she's taken recipes from around the world and incorporated them into her cooking
Me too! I miss their travel content, hope thy go back to traveling soon! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
"Back in 2020 ....... we're still in 2020 :/"
Yea such a mood
I don't even have to look at the video, i straight up like it because they never fail to amaze. That's Guaranteed.
I very much agree:)
As someone who grew up in Olympia, WA it's so awesome to see people enjoy the boardwalk and our art! Also, I always tell people "Yeah I'm from the capital of Washington, and it's not Seattle." because everyone immediately assumes Seattle is the Capital! So I promise everyone thinks that! I've never drank at that brewery, but we have so many it would be hard to get to all of them. Sadly our Farmers Market hasn't happened this year because of COVID, but if you ever find yourselves back there you were really close where we have our Spring and Fall Farmers Market. It's my favorite thing to do back home! Also, when you're out checking out the boats on the pier keep an eye out for jellyfish, they're abundant and every time I'm out I see them float by! Thank you for enjoying my home :)
Welcome to Washington! I live in the Puget sound area. We love our coffee, the mountains, the ferries and of course - local donut shops!
You guys should get some "rechargeable" heat packs. There are some that recharge in boiling water. They may help a little with the cold weather and lack of working heater.
That's a good idea! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
Those sodium acetate heat packs are actually not a great solution for van life traveling. The energy/fuel required to reset them would be much more efficiently spent on heating the cabin or your body when it’s cold, particularly in a way that doesn’t introduce moisture into the cabin (propane byproduct and even by boiling water for 8-16 minutes). Electric power storage is really expensive and electric heating elements draw huge amounts of power. Campfire could work, when you’re running a campfire, but imagine using that firewood in a stove instead. And then again the reusable heaters are made of plastic and will eventually end up not recycled, in a landfill/ocean. If you must, resort to “hothands” hand warmers. They’re dirt cheap, the reactants degrade into iron oxide (rust) and the packaging is more readily recyclable.
As an Olympia native, I am glad you enjoy my home town. Makes me homesick seeing the sites. Having lived in the UK for the last 14 years I have had to adopt Seattle as my home town as no one has heard of Olympia and quite a lot of the time confuse Washington state with Washington D. C. At least most have an idea where seattle is.
UK resident: "Oh, Olympia? In Greece?" :)
Same goes when you tell people you live in Vancouver. They say "oh, you're Canadian?" No Vancouver, WA!
@@joelt5680 true story!
I love the two of you, and I really admire how you traveled fearlessly around the world together and had so much fun. It was so so much fun watching you do it.
Aww so so sweet - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
The forehead kiss with the nicest coffee is all I need for the rest of my life Istg if I had something so pure everyday would be the best day of my life.
it’s so cool seeing my hometown and recognizing all the shots in this video, olympia truly is so beautiful
I just love Kara and Nate they're living my dream life... Gosh I wish I was them... they had a lot of fun travelling the world.. I hope one day I could to the same thing with my future husband
Tell me about it,i would love to travel the world with a chilled out likeminded woman,and just enjoy the simplest and happiest things in life...
I so miss Washington, lived in Tacoma for a year while my husband was stationed there. The food scene in Seattle is amazing! enjoy!
Trust me....Washington...especially seattle has gone straight steep downhill...stay where u are. Sad to see, I grew up there for 22 years
You two were staying less than a minute away from our house! I’m so glad you got to enjoy Olympia. You are our travel inspiration, and we look forward to your videos every week. Much love....Chali & Alyx Bentley
Kara: “It’s like we’re back in Antarctica!”... casual😏
What a cool bus and that was awesome to see the whale!! Nate, terrific beer ad😉
Stay you ✌🏼
I also remember their content from Antartica, it was epic! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
Omg!!! You were in my city!!!! I’m so happy! I hope you really enjoyed my hometown. I was literally yelling at my husband so excited you came here. I hope you came to understand why Olympia is so beloved.
I feel like you guys would prefer a bus/RV honestly!!
And not all buses are that huge you know and the closet is not hard to add; and so is solar.
Feels more them haha 😆
@@DjusLife ikr?
@@slidenapps exactly my thoughts!
same!
Hey Kara & Nate, I love your all’s content! If you’re ever in Northeast Tennessee, I know of a very large and extremely beautiful wild cave that has 1880s signatures in it! It’s also not too far from the oldest town in Tennessee! Stay safe!❤️
What a cool spot to see! Would love to go. Thanks for sharing
What is it
@@DjusLife if you’re ever in NE TN, try to remember this and I’ll tell you more about it.
Anyone else feel like Kara and Nate would be the coolest parent’s? :)
Yeee
Me
It’s so crazy you’ve been in my state the last few days!!! I discovered your channel last year and am such a huge fan of you two! I don’t live near Olympia but I am about 30 mins north of Seattle. Nate, don’t feel bad for thinking Seattle wasn’t the capital. A LOT of people think that!
Such a beautiful bus! Makes us smile to see you guys get to experience skoolie life for a night☺️
Kara’s excitement is so contagious!
This vlog made my morning❤️😁
Hi! I hope everyone has a blessed day ahead!
I have been watching their (travel) vlogs for more than 2 years now! Hope they see this. Love you two 😍 💗
Aww so so sweet - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
Sooooooo excited that you two are basically in my backyard! I’ve been following you for almost 3 yrs and now your just an hour away compared to several time zones away! Haha I hope you enjoy Washington as much as you can, sorry that the weather decided to be moody, gotta love Washington for that 💁♀️ I would suggest taking a ferry to some islands, when it’s a clear day super pretty! Safe travels ❤️ and God Bless ❤️
Yes!! The San Juan islands!!! It’s so beautiful! My favorite part of WA.
Same here! Im so excited they will be up in Seattle. Such a perfect time of year too. I hope they avoid downtown and enjoy everything else we have to offer. (Im sure they will.)
Those wooden tv tables are amazing. I have one by my desk for an expanded work surface and when we had to get rid of our old kitchen table to make the room accessible for my mom I replaced it with two of those tables. Less surface space = less room for clutter and they work for what we need as we don't eat in the kitchen. Also super easy to move out of the way if necessary.
Thank you for the NO ADS!!!!! I've watched the whole thing and only just realised! too many ads in vloggers vids now x hope you guys are keeping well- love watching your stuff xxx
That wood burning fireplace is so cute!
That bus looks AMAZING! We would love to start travelling again and exploring. hopefully soon!😁 You guys are really living the life ☺️
Traveling is so so fun. So different now but still so worth it. - not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
Thank you for putting Olympia in your video. Olympia has been affected by protesting like Portland and Seattle. Budd Bay Cafe is a hidden gem. Due to Covid-19, the wonderful Sunday Brunch has been shutdown. But it's an amazing restaurant.
LOVE those autumn leafed trees in the background behind Nate when he's talking about his beer. I know it's cold, but I always believe that the the sea is so beautiful in Autumn and Winter (still and glassy like), and seeing a whale - WOW!
I think I like their US/van series better than the crazy renting out an island, sleeping on the the side of a mountain, hiking a Volcano type travel. I dont know, this seems more humble and relatable. I live in the US and have never seen the Pacific Northwest, beautiful!! Hopefully you guys can make it down to Texas and New Mexico eventually. Lots to see and do!!
Why have I never thought to roast marshmallows using my tiny woodburning stove!? Man, I've been missing out!
but what a mess if it drops into it...
I literally just had the same thought. Definitely doing this tomorrow night!
“Back in 2020.. . We’re still in 2020” 😂 actually laughed out loud
The 5 yrs of 2020 lol
@@CooookieMonster2 yeah never ending hahaha
@@CooookieMonster2 It’s like Groundhog Day, over and over and over ......
yeah.. just low-key wish it was over..Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
Everyone: watching US election results
Me: Kara and Nate
and super happy
Its a shame that they didnt vote🤬
@@Tommy-lx1vx Yah they should have. #BidenHarris2020
@@Tommy-lx1vx it's their privilege
perry das schnabeltier they didn’t? that really sucks and i wish they did set a better example in that regard
It’s so disappointing that they didn’t vote
You two suit the van life. I always enjoy watching your adventures. You're both adorable and inspiring. Huge love all the way from New Zealand
I always prefer van to bus but this bus tour makes me change my mind. the kitchen, freezer almost everything. The "perfect bus".
We are loving the mid-week surprise vlogs. They come in handy on lunch break.
Who else says “feels like we’re back in Antarctica” when they see a whale in Washington State?
Only Kara & Nate.
Certainly not me. I saw whales in Antarctica, but my biggest memory was how much the damn penguins smelled. You could smell them from literal miles away. Penguins. Smell. So. Bad.
When I lived there and when I have visited there as a kid, I always see Orcas and Dolphins when I am out on the water in the Peugeot sound. When I was about 7 years old we were fishing on the Peugeot Sound when an Orca breached right next to our small wooden boat. It was way bigger than our boat. Nothing like looking a wild Orca in the eye at 7 years old. It is not uncommon to see that kind of thing there especially if you are on one of the many ferries or out fishing from a boat. I have seen whales there for the beach also.
haha right?? Not many people can say things like that
@Honu Lau Granite Falls is awesome! Sadly, never made it to Antarctica.
Please read this, and respond if possible.
You guys have to come to Pacifica, California (Bay Area). I live in the sunny beach town and we have really foggy nights where you can see the lights in the distance. (Stretches along 6 miles of the Pacific Ocean) It would be so awesome! Please comment if you can. We have an RV space that is easy to access on our property. It would be so awesome and you can go surfing and snowboarding/skiing hours later (I've done that a few times). You guys would love it! Please respond if you would like to come here. It's 20 minutes away from San Francisco. It's been very sunny lately but is always a perfect temperature. Rarely gets over 80. Also, I have been watching since 5k subscribers.
“Back in 2020...” is something I think we will all be saying a lot in the future😂
@@helenwalker4063 I very much agree. SUCH A CRAZY YEAR! I don't know how it has to do with the comment but ok.
I'm so confused on how I got 28 likes
Also half moon bay! Both areas have gorgeous beaches (and great horse back riding)
@@mayasiegel4169 AGREED! My aunt lives there so I come visit her a lot. Beautiful!
Kara and Nate - We use a single induction hot plate that sits on our counter at home. It runs on 110v and can be tucked away in a cabinet when you are down with it. It would work great for your van. We used one in our RV as well.
I am going to watch the making coffee part of this vide every time I am stressed from now on! So well done! 👏🏻
Excited to see your Seattle video, lived here my whole life and travelled around the whole country. I still think the pnw is the most beautiful place in the country.
Washington itself is amazing, but Seattle really takes the cake. The big city in the evergreen state can't be beat.
Love how you guys find so many different things to sleep in other than your little van! 😂
Currently working from home and I love when I get the notification y’all have uploaded 🥰
Enjoy ☕️💗
Best notifications!!! K&N inspired us to travel full time and vlog and we still stop and watch their vlogs no matter what country we are in!! Would love to know what you think of our vids as you love travel vlogs if you are up for watching some newbies💛💛
Despite less drone footage, these clips are still amazing. Great vision does make the story but the magic is all in the editing! Brilliant job as always- love it.
Aww. I grew up in Olympia, and seeing it made me really happy. I hope you enjoyed it! When I visit family next, I am seriously going to consider staying in that bus...
"Back in 2020... wait it's still 2020" I felt that in my soul.
“We’re still in 2020” ... I feel that
Kara's first crunch 14:50 makes me want to get fish and chips and go to Antarctica -- My new life after finding Kara and Nate 💙💙💙
Made me crave fish and chips too!! not to be crazy self promoty but we would love for you to check out our travel vlogs. K&N inspired us to travel full time and we are loving sharing our travels. Would love to know what you think as you love travel vlogs 💛💛
@@DjusLife Absolutely! I feel inspired too and we are actually modifying our 5 year and 10 year goals to travel and be free too so I appreciate travel vlogs -- especially full time travelers. That's awesome and I hope I get to that point too!
@@brittsar that is amazing 🤩 cheering you guys on!!
@@DjusLife thanks! Be safe and keep on going 🥰
pretty much everything they do is goals!
I made a version of your Ramen recipe in my instant pot. It came out great! If you have room in your van, you really should try getting an instant pot. There’s so much you could do in it. There’s different sizes.
Aww it always melts my ♡ when Nate brings Kara her coffee
Nate: “Back in 2020”
Nate in 2020: .....we are still in 2020......
Also Hey from Memphis TN!!
As a Washingtonian living in NC this is making me home sick and simultaneously so happy y’all are enjoying those gorgeous PNW views😍
I can imagine! Hope you're keeping safe in NY! Btw guys, if someone is interested I have a travel channel as well! Feel free to check it out!😍
BLOOPS
Nate:"back in 2020..... we're still in 2020.."
Me: ~hits head~ LOL
YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I UWU AT NATE WHENEVER HE WAKES UP FIRST AND MAKES COFFEE FOR KARA LIKE 🥺
Uyythiu
I come to this channel just for the satisfying morning routines Nate puts together ☺
I had a mini heart attack with the title!!!! I can't wait for the day to come where I get to live van life!!!! (I've been planning to do it for years, just waiting until i graduate university). 😊😊 Sending hugs!!
We have been living van life for almost 2 years now, and we love it :) Go for it when you get the chance :)
You two are so lucky to have a great relationship with similar interests! A great couple! I hope to find that one day 👍🏼
OMG this is so epic! Can't wait to follow this journey guys. Loved all the van life videos!
Love the review. You two are turning into real pro. We are 3 1/2 months in to our move to Melba our 6 seater maui sprinter motorhome we converted to queen bed, with office and attic. We are mixing it up with house sits around Australia and are really loving the opportunity to care for pets and gardens and then get into Melba for a week to a month. So far, so fun. Thanks for the inspiration to get us off on our new adventure.
You made Olympia look beautiful. Glad you left the sketchy parts of downtown out of your video! ; ).
"Back in 2020 we.... we're still in 2020.." LITERALLY SAME LOL
I love how much more Tennessee Nate's accent is when he's concentrating on trying to sound deep and manly, ha ha.
I noticed that too! 😂 He hides it in his regular talking tone.
I'm deciding between a Van, RV or bus right now. I've been waiting for this one all week long!
I'd go with the bus unless you could find a small used RV. Most RVs are way too big, way too cumbersome, kind of like that bus, but a van is just too small for full-time travel. A van is okay for a week maybe, but I need to breathe it's not fun taking everything apart every day to have a place to sit. A smaller bus or a small RV would probably be perfect for full time travel.
@@slidenapps Thanks! I'm certainly leaning to full time, so space would be important. I have all winter and think building out my own would be a fun way to spend it. That or re-doing an RV... so many ideas, but I love the idea of having more space.
I've been in a van for 5 years and love it because it is easy to drive and park. I am solo, so size is OK, tho not great. Good excuse to get outside every day!
Rent a bus and an RV before you buy! Just know that most RVs break. Check out Robin at Creativity RV. She has been in 3 different rigs in 3 years and settled on a fifth wheel.
@@beckypincalifornia1985 Thanks for taking the time to reply! I am drawn to a van for the ease of travel and it being familiar to drive. It is good to hear that you're 5 years in. I wondered if it would get tiring in a small space, but great to hear that you're loving it!
Love this! Bummed we couldn't connect while both in Olympia! Its such a beautiful place!! Uptown Grill and Aya Sushi are my two faves!
I been watxhing yall for the past few days and i admire yall relathionship😭❤ youuu inspire me smmmmm
I wondered what happened to the Magic School Bus after the series ended
comedic genius
man, mrs frizzle can make the bus turn into THAT?! thats magic, literal magic.
LoL
its like driving your car full gas for 8 hours whith no moving
The other day, probably after watching your treehouse adventure, the thought came that you had recaptured the stride that CoVid had pulled out from under you. A great balance of how you travel (seated in flight/piloting your van) and what you experience once you arrive (great local people/adventure/sights/eats/digs) all done with your innate KaraandNate-ness. *sigh* good times.
I love this comment. I agree 100%
They definitely seemed more carefree in their treehouse video than in their other recent videos! It was fun to watch
I totally agree. They changed course and it has worked.
Your the best UA-cam ever! Your videos are so inspiring to watch!
Your editing is amazing!
Btw Kara loves coffeeeeee ☕️
You guys have inspired me to get smaller and I’ve begun designing my own tiny home on our acerage. I’m only 18 and I don’t know much about it, so all of your videos help a lot! Thanks for inspiring me!
My parents have an induction burner that they can just plug into the regular wall outlet. I assume you'd be able to use it with your solar setup. They got it when they started making plans to renovate their kitchen and wanted to test out induction before making the expensive purchase of the full cooktop. Even though they have the full setup they actually still use it often. Its great to have it so portable during dinner parties and holidays
when I read the title, I thought that you were permanently trading it in. I almost cried 😂
Same
Yeah
I feel u😂
Same
Yay you’re in Washington state! Hope you get a chance to take a ferry to the west side of Puget Sound - the Olympic mountains are beautiful. Also: Chuckanut Drive up north or the rolling hills of the Palouse in Eastern WA. Love our state!
I really thought Seattle was the capital 😂😂😂
I guess it’s a little more acceptable being Australian
it’s Olympia:)
Fun video.
Add frozen peas, broccoli. and all your other things to the Ramen. Garnish with sprouts and tomato for a change up, yummy.
Can’t wait to give your version a try.😋
Me and my family have been watching you forever! We love traveling and get so many ideas from you! We have done thing that you guys have done!