This is just the beginning of a new growing season, so you'll have to start looking for fresh fruits and vegetables come Summer and Fall. Stop at those roadside stands you see in and near towns. Fresh vine ripe food is always a treat! Enjoy your 2022 travels everywhere you go.
Wow! So much color in this video. The sky and mountains, the wild flowers, (for which we thank you for showing us), the bruschetta. I’ll be honest though I could eat that stuff strait from the bowl with a spoon! Roadsides and medians really are their own ecosystems and often unique. Good to see your work is paying off with some sponsorship. A VPN really is the only way to go. The clips of your friends left me thinking that you’ve met some good people in your travels. You know, they say that you are lucky if you find one good friend in a lifetime. Are you lucky?
I like waking up with you on Saturday mornings! Beautiful music selections, again, and I loved the brief Botany lesson; just a few names that we can memorize while we listen
I admire how at the closing of this week's video it wasn't the "perfect" close so many UA-camrs get caught up in if that makes sense? Just you freestyling with us subs. Thank you for that and as always them dang bloops didn't disappoint 🌞🍀🌠🤙 Stay well Maddie.
First time commenter, long time subscriber just popping in to say I love your videos. Your energy is something I crave when meeting new people/making new friendships. By this time next year I hope to also be living my dream through van life. Your videos, (along with Sarah, Anna, Mariah, and so many other solo female van lifers that I’ve had the pleasure of finding their channels through your guys’ friend circle and videos) inspire and uplift me, especially on my worst days. Thank you guys for introducing me to all the highs and lows of van life and being so real in your videos. ❤️
Hey Briana, thanks for deciding to leave a comment, and such a sweet and lovely one at that. :') I hope that you're able to get out on the road!!! Take care, my friend!
I’m thankful for the botany lesson! Even better, that beautiful smile as you showed us something which you truly love. Those wildflowers were beautiful! I appreciate how straight forward you are. Bloops ❤️
Interesting seeing you pull over and show off the desert blooming. I grew up in the northeastern Mojave desert. I was working overseas doing natural resources conservation and found a book on ornamentals in tropic to subtropic zones. I used this book for most of my field Id's and one afternoon read the about the author blurb in the back, and he talked about growing up near Death Valley, well I immediately emailed him and asked if he was from Trona (my hometown) and he actually was! So I guess my point is how the delicate, fragile wisps of wildflowers blooming in the stark landscape of the desert could inspire Art to become the leading expert on tropical ornamentals just blows my mind. As do you in your own little, yet impressive ways. Thanks for sharing what you do.
Real talk, Maddie, honestly .. Fighting with loss in the family in the last couple of years. Fighting depression and fighting for what I feel Is just a normal life again. Sleep is a problem for me, and I am having super long nights. And watching someone go on a journey / adventure and being so kind to share that with us. It is a treasure and an experience. Thank you for doing so, and making my late nights calm and comfortable. I draw motivation out of it to wake up and focus on what makes me happy. Even if that is taking the time to wash some dishes, grind some beans and make a coffee, sit in the park to enjoy the warm fall days. And come home again to start the day. It springs hope that taking a step back in life is actually taking a step forward. Your different point of view in life, as well as your hobbies, interests, they truly give me food for thought. Something I can consider doing myself. For example, picking up writing and drawing again. As well as hour long walks. Thank you for allowing me and others to explore the world outside of our little bubble. I've recently started watching your videos, and I am looking forward to the next batch.
What you said about filling time vs losing time was really powerful. It's something that makes me understand that you know dissociation. It's so rare to hear anyone speak to my experience. You are worth it. I've got your back as much as I am able. Thanks for you. I love you several. I hope we meet someday on a day where I can deal and be my best self and you also can deal and be your best self. You are worth it.
Your content is always so soothing to watch. I play it while I’m working because it helps me relax and focus. Thank you for sharing your life with us! I make a similar salad to the one you made at the 12 min mark, frequently. I use cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, vegan mozzarella cheese, and a super delish vinaigrette called Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette by Kraft. It’s seriously to die for!!! Again, I love your content. Thanks for sharing with us so often! Your van is absolutely stunning and so are you, as a person, overall! P.s. hearing you sing/hum The Sounds of Silence did me IN. That was “my dad’s song” and my entire family still sings it all the time!
One of my favorite things when travel camping is botanizing and photography. Also, for me anyway, finding rare and unusual flowers. I found a bunch of native orchids one time. Also, the way I fight lonliness, is to, yeah this is corny, but, commune with nature. Make friends with the world around you. Be thankful for all you are getting to experience. Know that life is awesome.
Greetings from Istanbul! Amazing videos! I admire your ambition , dedication and quest for a natural and calming way of life! One gotta find the courage to change their life at some point. You are a great Inspiration! Best!
I so enjoy the peacefulness of your videos! I tend to follow those who are quiet in spirit and surely in thought. As I contemplate my trip out west (from Virginia) in the Fall I look forward to the same type of adventures that will, no doubt, fill my soul with the wonder of exploration. I won't be as physical though as I'm 70 and can't hike as much as I used to...but that's OK as I can still enjoy the ride and the different scenery. I want to dig for crystals too! :) Be safe out there!
That was very kind of you to reply. You live a busy life, and I know it takes time to reach out to everyone, or at least the ones that make a special connection. I'm honored! Visual hugs!
I really like . Your videos. I am a 🚚 truck driver. I too get to see spring arriving early in the south too north as trees and shrubs and plants come back to life. White and Purples . And then the list of others come back down to the smaller types.
You explain the transition from oneness to the dance with others, with its intensity perfectly. It seems your connection with other van lifers is so deeply connected when you meet others on the road, that I can image leaving might very much feel like the tearing of your skin. You know how to sit still with yourself and relax into the disorder, back into order, beautifully. Loved seeing the flowers!! 🐾💕
I love this. The discussion of dissociation vs self exploration is wonderful. This isn't something we usually get anywhere, but it's a common and frequent part of human existence.
You are the connection with all my favorite female van lifers. Anna Uncharted is hitting the east coast and could use some company. I'm worried about her because she's nervous hitting the road again. Love your videos, love that your willing to hang with other UA-camrs. Safe travels...
Haha the moment when you pulled over to look at the wildflowers makes me think of your bumper sticker 😂 love and miss you Maddie, this is an incredible video as usual 💓
Lovely! Your botany lesson and your bruschetta. And yes it’s hard K for ch. ☺️ I understand what you were saying at the beginning.. transitions can be a little challenging. ❤️
The bloops though - “it’s okay, there’s a big shoulder” 😂 That bruschetta looks so delicious. It’s really interesting hearing vanlifers talk about how jarring it is to shift from traveling with people to traveling alone; the contrast shows in videos too. Do you ever experience that in reverse and find it jarring to adjust from time in solitude to time traveling with people? I find just in every day, non traveling life that it’s more jarring at times when I’ve had some time alone and suddenly I’m around people again. Just me though :)
I do feel it, but the transition from solitude back into community isn't quite as painful for me... The most difficult part is when I find that I'm not getting enough alone time. I know how precious the time is with whomever I'm with. I know that I might not see them again anytime soon after we part. Because of that, I sacrifice being alone even when I might need it. I've been working on finding a better balance in this, though. Thanks for coming back each week, by the way :) Hope you are well.
@@Maddie.taylor that makes total sense and must be the ongoing conundrum of vanlife - you meet up with people sporadically but for a week or so at a time and want to make the most of it, so naturally give up your personal recharge time to do so. I think what can make that easier (from my travels as an introvert travelling with other introverts) is having a dialogue with them about it. Like “I’m loving your company so much, I want to spend as much time together as possible while we’re here, but I’m also hella introverted so I might take a short walk with my dog and do some journaling, but we could meet back here for dinner?” Etc. The beautiful thing about vanlifers is so many are introverts, so they probably feel the exact same haha. I’m glad you’re finding a balance that works for you though! Thanks for sharing your lovely adventures with us every week :)
I totally understand what you mean by going from being with loved ones to being alone. It's like there a void in your heart that just isn't to be filled. Please God you'll soon see Sarah again. That image at 4:40 was heartbreaking and it brought me back to when I emigrated from the USA leaving my loved ones behind though I knew I'd see them again and I have many times and I've also found a great life for myself here in the Caribbean. But I'm glad you spent time in that first after she left because it got you to experience both sides of the same coin and to show you that yes you can do it and yes you can adapt. It's almost like being there with her and being there without her showed you can you can cherish loved ones and you can also cherish yourself. It's not a matter of either being with others or being alone. It's a matter of being with others and being alone. Both experiences are sacred and wondrous, both are part of yourself, both are to be cherished. I've learned to cherish the times with my American family and the times with my boyfriend and Caribbean significant others in my church and community and the times alone. I wouldn't want to not have any one of those three elements and each one helps me appreciate the others. Yes to the mall, brittlebush, lupine. The fliers are like the experiences. They compliment each other. 7:05. Love that bridge!!!! 7:22 Love the lake !!!!! 7:41. Ok what's she cooking????? Aaah! Bruschetta!!!!! We have a little Italian community where I live and they make it. Yum! Absolutely love all your crystals and stones. And the jewelry! Nice fresh tomatoes!!!!! That bruschetta is gonna be goooooood!!!!! I had a potted basil plant once way back when I was....well around your age. But I couldn't bring myself to take its leaves off to cook with because I loved that plant so much. And then caterpillars grew on them and the plant died. Maybe I should have taken off leaves to cook with. Hip hip hooray for the delicious bruschetta!!!!!! 13:44 and 14:00. You look absolutely gorgeous when you look at that camera with that sort of 3/4 view that show the expressiveness of your eyes whose exact color I still haven't figured out.
I wonder what it is about you that I sympathize so incredibly with your emotions. I love the things you love, like pulling over for those flowers, thank you so much, I almost cried out in delight, so missing them! Here in Northern New Mexico Spring doesn't come, it seems until I let go of it coming and then it grabs me unexpectedly. We are expecting snow again soon but thanks to you, I saw grass in my yard. Today is the official 1st day of Spring!
Happy Spring, Cynthia! This comment is so lovely to read - thank you for leaving it for me :) I hope that you are able to find some beauty in the snow, but are able to stay cozy and warm through it! Take care.
Maddie, thank you for sharing those deep moments you process to figure out how to go/get through your daily life. It doesn't matter if you are a young woman (you) or an older woman (like me) it's very much the same. You are such a beautiful soul, and I can so relate to those little but special things (flowers on the roadside) that make each day special and worth moving through. Can't wait to watch your next vlog....it's a real pleasure....blessings my nomad friend....;o} PS...love the bleeps...bloops..you know what I mean! Keep em' com'n... LOL
Hey Lesli! This comment was so lovely to read :') Thank you for leaving it here. I also appreciated your other comment where you shared the hobby of making jewelry from crystals! I'd never done it before, and I'm not very good yet, but I think it's so beautiful that you do the same. :) Take care!
Oh yeah, I too live in a triple slide truck camper that sits on top if my truck bed. I like driving to all the off grid high altitude places. It's fun to see wild life as it should be, like National Geographic.
I have just discovered your channel and I absolutely love the style of your videos, they have so much to offer in the way of entertainment, informative and just lovely. Eliza is such an awesome dog, I can see she is your perfect support and companion. I look foward to all of your adventures. Blessings from South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏
I smile to at the beautiful beauty we have and don't miss it, we get bluebonnets in Texas and saw my first Robin! Sue spring has sprung, keep blooming Maddie I would love the recipe to Bruschetta I do love it! Great video and sell them on your site! Much love from Texas 💜
As always, thanks for sharing. Always like it when you have in some of your great botany knowledge. Very peaceful place you settled in at for a few days. Hope all is well, and enjoy it
I'm new here but this is a very interesting channel. I'm hoping that your van life journey will allow you the find the peace of mind you seek and eventually find someone to share your love of life and journey with someone along the way.
Thank you for sharing this with us today, have a wonderful self journey. Those flowers are wonderful and such a variety of them in one place. Craft time is so much needed. Love the gems and the food choice. Have a wonderful stay, from Henrico County Virginia.
The correct Italian pronunciation is „Bruce-kett-ah”🙂🇮🇹. And I agree what was previously said, it looks delicious. Italians are toasting the bread, rub a clove of garlic into the (on the outside hard) toasted bread, put small cut tomato pieces on it, pour some extra virgine olive oil, some fresh basil and some salt over it. Buon appetito .. 🙂🇮🇹
Been traveling the west for decades and yes it gets lonely. As much as we like to get away, we are a social creature. I am now trying to start an Eco-Village. How great it would be to have a village full of good people. Next few day first of many interviews of members. It will be called Scenic Heights Eco-Village New Mexico on a 1,000 acre wilderness land. Stop by so we can install your diesel heater for next winter. (PriusLife Nomads Off Grid Community)
Thank you for this film, Maddie Taylor. What a relief. I suspected my access has been restricted. In the past 5 days, i found myself missing Maddie Taylor. It is a strange unfamiliar feeling, for me. It would take some rationalization and a tinge of denial , to come to terms with it. I like the way she bestows quality meanings , on everything around her. She stop the van , to watch the flowers. She speaks loveingly to Eliza. She shares her feelings , her insights... She is killing me softly, with her words.
I stopped your video at 5:14 because I just had to make this comment…that shot/footage of you in the forest with that long flowing dress and elegant hat is remarkable. You’re a great artist…maybe paint that. Wow! Love your videos so so much. Stay safe out there.
I like your Botany lessons! I like seeing Native flowers growing too! Bruschetta, I think it is pronounced with the "ch" sound in english and the "k" sound in Italian, but with a little stronger accent. 😁 Those necklaces are very nice! Have a great week Maddie! Eileen
New to your channel ! I love how excited you got about the flowers on the side of the highway! ☺️💕 really enjoying you and Eliza’s videos! Thanks again!
Yay! Flowers! (I went for a walk the other day here and noticed along the stream there was a spot with green moss on one side and snow cover on the other- I dubbed it the spot where spring and winter met and was THRILLED to see an early sign that spring may be on it's way!
Ooooh this is so lovely to read! I love seeing those transitions in nature that seem to whisper to us, if only we take time to notice! Thanks for sharing :)
Being alone can be hard but really it’s needed at times it not only a time to be lonely but to recharging is key time get things done like you said but you will be meeting up with others it’s coming …spring changes things makes it nicer…
Hi Maddie! Love the videos, Had a question, what's your average monthly cost for vanlife? Also, how much water do you and your dog consume normally? Do you have enough water reserve to last a week or 2? Or do you have to go find water every few days?
And I'm watching this video because I feel very lonely & it helps me feel less lonely. No matter what size the community I live in, often I don't speak to anyone for days.
Oh Maddie I would also stop on the highway to relish in the beauty of spring 🤣😂🤣 I can understand the transition of being alone in complete silence with yourself but the best part as you mentioned is having that opportunity to get to know yourself on a much deeper level. Love your videos 💗 Your food looked absolutely delicious 😋
Hi Kim! I look forward to reading all the comments you leave. Thank you so much for being here! I'm glad to have a woman of my own heart watching -- we gotta brake for wildflowers. XD
Maddie the content in your videos is amazing, the flowers were beautiful and the food looked amazing. Your channel is different than all the others and in a good way. Keep being yourself, don’t let anything or anybody change you or what you are about. 🙂 all ready looking forward to next week……
Hey James, comments like this one really mean so much to me. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and for coming back every week. :') Couldn't do this without people like you!
hey maddie, u gpot a new viewer here, ive always wanted to live outta of a van my whole life, the thought that i can just pickup and move anywhere in north america with my house if i wanted togo on new adventures or to explore other parts of the country is something i plan todo in the very near future so if u wanna join me your more than welcome, who knows, we can turn our adventures into history
I liked your comment at the end, "There's a thunderstorm going on", That's Arizona (I think that's where you are), there are times of weird weather here. Stay safe Maddie! (Maddie was my mom's name...: )
That was so weird I was eating roasted garlic and lovely rustic bread then you did that lovely looking bruschetta love just dipping freshly baked breads into extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar few cherry toms too lol
I would love to go somewhere where no one else is around. I’ve worked as a nurse for a long time and I can tell you if I didn’t see a soul for many years it would still be not long enough. Seize the day whilst blood and soul are still young. 👍
I love you’re video’s there so relaxing and I want to do van life just like you and retire early and live like you and post video’s like you you really inspire me too. ❤️
I often wondered what I would do after retirement and now I know. It's very much like what you do in alone time -- I reflect. I've come to realize that I'm not the nice person I always thought I was, and that I've selfishly hurt a lot of people, in spite of my thinking that I was doing otherwise. Trying to repair the damage (which honestly is unrepairable) and treating others better has become my method of dealing with these intrusive thoughts because it's all I can do -- but it doesn't seem enough.
Hi Maddie, been alone in my tiny house in the Sierra mountains since the beginning of the bat plague. The only time I get to see anyone is once a month for a food delivery and to have my porta potty serviced. I have a natural spring coming out of the rocks in the hillside. I only have two donkeys and cat to talk to. I play guitar and have a 1/10 scale crawler radio control truck that keeps me entertained and watching UA-cam videos. I have lots of fresh Miner's Lettuce for salads and Stinging Nettle for tea and a one mile hike to a small lake for fresh trout. Not anti social be no means, but the virus put me in the best situation ever.
Hi Maddie and Eliza, really enjoy your videos....very soon i will be taking to the road in my van....finally mostly all done. I'm not as hard core as you and certainly not as organised as you. I will be doing just a week or two here and there whenever i feel the need to escape from normality. I may even do some wild swimming in Scotland on Loch Ness, i love the wilds of Scotland, i guess it's a mini version of Canada but we don't have any bears in the UK...or moose, or polar bears, and the only venomous snake we have is the Adder, and that can't kill you , it's like being stung by a bee. Unfortunately i will not have my best pal with me...my dog Jack who passed away from Leaukemia.....It will be a challenge to see if i can cope with the loneliness but watching your blogs i have learned some coping strategies. I love your travel companion Eliza, she is beautiful and when she looks at you it's with love every time. Enjoy watching your Bloops too....makes me smile. Both of you look after each other and thank you for making these videos. David xx
Hi Maddie, I follow you from Italy and I can say your bruschetta (pron. like brusKetta, "ch" in Italian sounds like K, like "kettle") looks very very yummy!! Love your videos, many kisses to Eliza.
Im so sorry of all i sed 2 you.. Just try to injoy ur self... Bt nver ever feel all of jrney is end in happy end.. But still watching ure jorny.. A happy ending😊..
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This is just the beginning of a new growing season, so you'll have to start looking for fresh fruits and vegetables come Summer and Fall. Stop at those roadside stands you see in and near towns. Fresh vine ripe food is always a treat! Enjoy your 2022 travels everywhere you go.
Wow! So much color in this video. The sky and mountains, the wild flowers, (for which we thank you for showing us), the bruschetta. I’ll be honest though I could eat that stuff strait from the bowl with a spoon! Roadsides and medians really are their own ecosystems and often unique. Good to see your work is paying off with some sponsorship. A VPN really is the only way to go. The clips of your friends left me thinking that you’ve met some good people in your travels. You know, they say that you are lucky if you find one good friend in a lifetime. Are you lucky?
Your editing and video/photography skill has blossomed quite beautifully over these last 38 episodes.
Thank you for taking the time to show the flowers you saw on the side of the road. I needed that today. Be blessed and stay safe.
I like waking up with you on Saturday mornings! Beautiful music selections, again, and I loved the brief Botany lesson; just a few names that we can memorize while we listen
I admire how at the closing of this week's video it wasn't the "perfect" close so many UA-camrs get caught up in if that makes sense? Just you freestyling with us subs. Thank you for that and as always them dang bloops didn't disappoint 🌞🍀🌠🤙 Stay well Maddie.
First time commenter, long time subscriber just popping in to say I love your videos. Your energy is something I crave when meeting new people/making new friendships. By this time next year I hope to also be living my dream through van life. Your videos, (along with Sarah, Anna, Mariah, and so many other solo female van lifers that I’ve had the pleasure of finding their channels through your guys’ friend circle and videos) inspire and uplift me, especially on my worst days. Thank you guys for introducing me to all the highs and lows of van life and being so real in your videos. ❤️
Hey Briana, thanks for deciding to leave a comment, and such a sweet and lovely one at that. :') I hope that you're able to get out on the road!!! Take care, my friend!
I’m thankful for the botany lesson! Even better, that beautiful smile as you showed us something which you truly love. Those wildflowers were beautiful!
I appreciate how straight forward you are. Bloops ❤️
Your videos are so peaceful. Thank you!!! ❤️
Interesting seeing you pull over and show off the desert blooming. I grew up in the northeastern Mojave desert. I was working overseas doing natural resources conservation and found a book on ornamentals in tropic to subtropic zones. I used this book for most of my field Id's and one afternoon read the about the author blurb in the back, and he talked about growing up near Death Valley, well I immediately emailed him and asked if he was from Trona (my hometown) and he actually was! So I guess my point is how the delicate, fragile wisps of wildflowers blooming in the stark landscape of the desert could inspire Art to become the leading expert on tropical ornamentals just blows my mind. As do you in your own little, yet impressive ways. Thanks for sharing what you do.
Real talk, Maddie, honestly .. Fighting with loss in the family in the last couple of years. Fighting depression and fighting for what I feel Is just a normal life again. Sleep is a problem for me, and I am having super long nights. And watching someone go on a journey / adventure and being so kind to share that with us. It is a treasure and an experience. Thank you for doing so, and making my late nights calm and comfortable. I draw motivation out of it to wake up and focus on what makes me happy. Even if that is taking the time to wash some dishes, grind some beans and make a coffee, sit in the park to enjoy the warm fall days. And come home again to start the day. It springs hope that taking a step back in life is actually taking a step forward. Your different point of view in life, as well as your hobbies, interests, they truly give me food for thought. Something I can consider doing myself. For example, picking up writing and drawing again. As well as hour long walks. Thank you for allowing me and others to explore the world outside of our little bubble. I've recently started watching your videos, and I am looking forward to the next batch.
What you said about filling time vs losing time was really powerful. It's something that makes me understand that you know dissociation. It's so rare to hear anyone speak to my experience. You are worth it. I've got your back as much as I am able. Thanks for you. I love you several. I hope we meet someday on a day where I can deal and be my best self and you also can deal and be your best self. You are worth it.
Your content is always so soothing to watch. I play it while I’m working because it helps me relax and focus. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I make a similar salad to the one you made at the 12 min mark, frequently. I use cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, vegan mozzarella cheese, and a super delish vinaigrette called Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette by Kraft. It’s seriously to die for!!!
Again, I love your content. Thanks for sharing with us so often! Your van is absolutely stunning and so are you, as a person, overall! P.s. hearing you sing/hum The Sounds of Silence did me IN. That was “my dad’s song” and my entire family still sings it all the time!
One of my favorite things when travel camping is botanizing and photography. Also, for me anyway, finding rare and unusual flowers. I found a bunch of native orchids one time. Also, the way I fight lonliness, is to, yeah this is corny, but, commune with nature. Make friends with the world around you. Be thankful for all you are getting to experience. Know that life is awesome.
Love the roadside wild flowers! Thanks. Take care.
Greetings from Istanbul! Amazing videos! I admire your ambition , dedication and quest for a natural and calming way of life! One gotta find the courage to change their life at some point. You are a great Inspiration! Best!
I so enjoy the peacefulness of your videos! I tend to follow those who are quiet in spirit and surely in thought. As I contemplate my trip out west (from Virginia) in the Fall I look forward to the same type of adventures that will, no doubt, fill my soul with the wonder of exploration. I won't be as physical though as I'm 70 and can't hike as much as I used to...but that's OK as I can still enjoy the ride and the different scenery. I want to dig for crystals too! :) Be safe out there!
You stopped along a busy highway… to show us flowers. This is why I love this channel. Don’t ever change 👍
Really enjoyed your insight! Be safe and as we used to say in the ‘70s, keep on truck in’!
That was very kind of you to reply. You live a busy life, and I know it takes time to reach out to everyone, or at least the ones that make a special connection. I'm honored! Visual hugs!
I love your spirit and all your smarts about plant life 🌱
I really like . Your videos.
I am a 🚚 truck driver. I too get to see spring arriving early in the south too north as trees and shrubs and plants come back to life. White and
Purples . And then the list of others come back down to the smaller types.
So cool! I love how much we're able to see even on highways. Thanks for sharing! :)
You explain the transition from oneness to the dance with others, with its intensity perfectly. It seems your connection with other van lifers is so deeply connected when you meet others on the road, that I can image leaving might very much feel like the tearing of your skin. You know how to sit still with yourself and relax into the disorder, back into order, beautifully. Loved seeing the flowers!! 🐾💕
Beautifully said. You are too correct. Thank you, Victoria :)
You earned new sub from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Thankyou for sharing your wonderful experience living in a van. Keep it up 🙌
I love this. The discussion of dissociation vs self exploration is wonderful. This isn't something we usually get anywhere, but it's a common and frequent part of human existence.
Thank you for having us along!!! This is the best time of year to visit Arizona.
You are the connection with all my favorite female van lifers. Anna Uncharted is hitting the east coast and could use some company. I'm worried about her because she's nervous hitting the road again. Love your videos, love that your willing to hang with other UA-camrs. Safe travels...
Haha the moment when you pulled over to look at the wildflowers makes me think of your bumper sticker 😂 love and miss you Maddie, this is an incredible video as usual 💓
Are you the girl from the video if so that's awesome !!!
Lovely! Your botany lesson and your bruschetta. And yes it’s hard K for ch. ☺️ I understand what you were saying at the beginning.. transitions can be a little challenging. ❤️
The bloops though - “it’s okay, there’s a big shoulder” 😂 That bruschetta looks so delicious. It’s really interesting hearing vanlifers talk about how jarring it is to shift from traveling with people to traveling alone; the contrast shows in videos too. Do you ever experience that in reverse and find it jarring to adjust from time in solitude to time traveling with people? I find just in every day, non traveling life that it’s more jarring at times when I’ve had some time alone and suddenly I’m around people again. Just me though :)
I do feel it, but the transition from solitude back into community isn't quite as painful for me... The most difficult part is when I find that I'm not getting enough alone time. I know how precious the time is with whomever I'm with. I know that I might not see them again anytime soon after we part. Because of that, I sacrifice being alone even when I might need it. I've been working on finding a better balance in this, though.
Thanks for coming back each week, by the way :) Hope you are well.
@@Maddie.taylor that makes total sense and must be the ongoing conundrum of vanlife - you meet up with people sporadically but for a week or so at a time and want to make the most of it, so naturally give up your personal recharge time to do so. I think what can make that easier (from my travels as an introvert travelling with other introverts) is having a dialogue with them about it. Like “I’m loving your company so much, I want to spend as much time together as possible while we’re here, but I’m also hella introverted so I might take a short walk with my dog and do some journaling, but we could meet back here for dinner?” Etc. The beautiful thing about vanlifers is so many are introverts, so they probably feel the exact same haha. I’m glad you’re finding a balance that works for you though! Thanks for sharing your lovely adventures with us every week :)
Thanks for the botany lesson! And the gems are amazing! 🌺🌿
Allway's remember that you have a friend ( dog ) for life. I ❤ your gems. Beautiful jewerly
Having Eliza with you is a great comfort🐶💗
You have helped many in your chats about aloneness. How amazing are you.
I totally understand what you mean by going from being with loved ones to being alone. It's like there a void in your heart that just isn't to be filled. Please God you'll soon see Sarah again.
That image at 4:40 was heartbreaking and it brought me back to when I emigrated from the USA leaving my loved ones behind though I knew I'd see them again and I have many times and I've also found a great life for myself here in the Caribbean. But I'm glad you spent time in that first after she left because it got you to experience both sides of the same coin and to show you that yes you can do it and yes you can adapt. It's almost like being there with her and being there without her showed you can you can cherish loved ones and you can also cherish yourself. It's not a matter of either being with others or being alone. It's a matter of being with others and being alone. Both experiences are sacred and wondrous, both are part of yourself, both are to be cherished. I've learned to cherish the times with my American family and the times with my boyfriend and Caribbean significant others in my church and community and the times alone. I wouldn't want to not have any one of those three elements and each one helps me appreciate the others.
Yes to the mall, brittlebush, lupine. The fliers are like the experiences. They compliment each other.
7:05. Love that bridge!!!!
7:22 Love the lake !!!!!
7:41. Ok what's she cooking????? Aaah! Bruschetta!!!!! We have a little Italian community where I live and they make it. Yum!
Absolutely love all your crystals and stones. And the jewelry!
Nice fresh tomatoes!!!!! That bruschetta is gonna be goooooood!!!!!
I had a potted basil plant once way back when I was....well around your age. But I couldn't bring myself to take its leaves off to cook with because I loved that plant so much. And then caterpillars grew on them and the plant died. Maybe I should have taken off leaves to cook with.
Hip hip hooray for the delicious bruschetta!!!!!!
13:44 and 14:00. You look absolutely gorgeous when you look at that camera with that sort of 3/4 view that show the expressiveness of your eyes whose exact color I still haven't figured out.
The beauty of your soul shines through so brightly. Thank you for sharing.
This is so sweet, thank you :')
I wonder what it is about you that I sympathize so incredibly with your emotions. I love the things you love, like pulling over for those flowers, thank you so much, I almost cried out in delight, so missing them! Here in Northern New Mexico Spring doesn't come, it seems until I let go of it coming and then it grabs me unexpectedly. We are expecting snow again soon but thanks to you, I saw grass in my yard. Today is the official 1st day of Spring!
Happy Spring, Cynthia! This comment is so lovely to read - thank you for leaving it for me :) I hope that you are able to find some beauty in the snow, but are able to stay cozy and warm through it! Take care.
I love the way you take something that would be boring and turn it into an interesting story it's something about the way you present it
Lol I feel like you now know the secret behind most lifestyle UA-camrs XD
Maddie, thank you for sharing those deep moments you process to figure out how to go/get through your daily life. It doesn't matter if you are a young woman (you) or an older woman (like me) it's very much the same. You are such a beautiful soul, and I can so relate to those little but special things (flowers on the roadside) that make each day special and worth moving through. Can't wait to watch your next vlog....it's a real pleasure....blessings my nomad friend....;o} PS...love the bleeps...bloops..you know what I mean! Keep em' com'n... LOL
Hey Lesli! This comment was so lovely to read :') Thank you for leaving it here. I also appreciated your other comment where you shared the hobby of making jewelry from crystals! I'd never done it before, and I'm not very good yet, but I think it's so beautiful that you do the same. :) Take care!
The desert has such beautiful flowers. Thanks for botanical lesson 😊
the intro on this is soo cinematic and I’m living for it!!!
Those are some beautiful pieces of quartz and that lake spot was beautiful! Your videos are very relaxing!
Thank you, Maddie, for sharing this right video with us. Very deep...and true. 🙏
Oh yeah, I too live in a triple slide truck camper that sits on top if my truck bed. I like driving to all the off grid high altitude places. It's fun to see wild life as it should be, like National Geographic.
I have just discovered your channel and I absolutely love the style of your videos, they have so much to offer in the way of entertainment, informative and just lovely. Eliza is such an awesome dog, I can see she is your perfect support and companion. I look foward to all of your adventures. Blessings from South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏
I smile to at the beautiful beauty we have and don't miss it, we get bluebonnets in Texas and saw my first Robin! Sue spring has sprung, keep blooming Maddie I would love the recipe to Bruschetta I do love it! Great video and sell them on your site! Much love from Texas 💜
You’re never alone really, you have your puppy. I was never alone when I had my dog after I lost my husband.
I LOVE you found crystals and then made jewelry for your friends! I do the same....that was awesome! So talented!!!
The best part. Stopping to smell the flowers. New fan.
As always, thanks for sharing. Always like it when you have in some of your great botany knowledge. Very peaceful place you settled in at for a few days. Hope all is well, and enjoy it
I'm new here but this is a very interesting channel. I'm hoping that your van life journey will allow you the find the peace of mind you seek and eventually find someone to share your love of life and journey with someone along the way.
Thank you for sharing this with us today, have a wonderful self journey. Those flowers are wonderful and such a variety of them in one place. Craft time is so much needed. Love the gems and the food choice. Have a wonderful stay, from Henrico County Virginia.
The correct Italian pronunciation is „Bruce-kett-ah”🙂🇮🇹.
And I agree what was previously said, it looks delicious.
Italians are toasting the bread, rub a clove of garlic into the (on the outside hard) toasted bread, put small cut tomato pieces on it, pour some extra virgine olive oil, some fresh basil and some salt over it. Buon appetito .. 🙂🇮🇹
love the surprise you shared on the side of the road!😍
You're absolutely fantastic, Maddie!!! God bless you all!!! Blessings from Chile!!!
Been traveling the west for decades and yes it gets lonely. As much as we like to get away, we are a social creature. I am now trying to start an Eco-Village. How great it would be to have a village full of good people. Next few day first of many interviews of members. It will be called Scenic Heights Eco-Village New Mexico on a 1,000 acre wilderness land. Stop by so we can install your diesel heater for next winter. (PriusLife Nomads Off Grid Community)
Hands of a girl who know what is work, seeking happiness and peace. God bless you
Stopping to see flowers is beautiful.
Thank you for this film, Maddie Taylor.
What a relief. I suspected my access has been restricted. In the past 5 days, i found myself missing Maddie Taylor. It is a strange unfamiliar feeling, for me.
It would take some rationalization and a tinge of denial , to come to terms with it.
I like the way she bestows quality meanings , on everything around her.
She stop the van , to watch the flowers.
She speaks loveingly to Eliza.
She shares her feelings , her insights...
She is killing me softly, with her words.
Loved the botany lesson!!
Thank you!
I am the same giddy way when I see wildflowers ...and especially baby calves in the spring.
😍🥰🌷🌻🐮🌻🌷
Oh my gosh - any time I see ANY cute animal I get giddy also XD. Glad you enjoyed it :) Hopefully more to come very, very soon!
I stopped your video at 5:14 because I just had to make this comment…that shot/footage of you in the forest with that long flowing dress and elegant hat is remarkable. You’re a great artist…maybe paint that. Wow! Love your videos so so much. Stay safe out there.
Ok, now back to the video….🥰
I like your Botany lessons! I like seeing Native flowers growing too!
Bruschetta, I think it is pronounced with the "ch" sound in english and the "k" sound in Italian, but with a little stronger accent. 😁
Those necklaces are very nice!
Have a great week Maddie!
Eileen
Thank you for the roadside flowers!
Watching meal prep at supper time reminded me to fix supper. Made me super hungry too. That looks so good!
Hope you made something yummy! :)
Just found your channel. Just lovely!
I also get very excited to see the flowers along the roadside :)
New to your channel ! I love how excited you got about the flowers on the side of the highway! ☺️💕 really enjoying you and Eliza’s videos! Thanks again!
Yay, welcome Stephanie! :)
Yay! Flowers! (I went for a walk the other day here and noticed along the stream there was a spot with green moss on one side and snow cover on the other- I dubbed it the spot where spring and winter met and was THRILLED to see an early sign that spring may be on it's way!
Ooooh this is so lovely to read! I love seeing those transitions in nature that seem to whisper to us, if only we take time to notice! Thanks for sharing :)
Being alone can be hard but really it’s needed at times it not only a time to be lonely but to recharging is key time get things done like you said but you will be meeting up with others it’s coming …spring changes things makes it nicer…
Hi Maddie!
Love the videos,
Had a question, what's your average monthly cost for vanlife?
Also, how much water do you and your dog consume normally? Do you have enough water reserve to last a week or 2? Or do you have to go find water every few days?
And I'm watching this video because I feel very lonely & it helps me feel less lonely. No matter what size the community I live in, often I don't speak to anyone for days.
That looks like Roosevilt lake in Az.
Can you give me the Amazon link to where you ordered that *pink* coffee pot, {that you poured hot water in,} to make your coffee?☕ It's nice.
Great insight young lady! Nothing better than roasted garlic bruschetta for sure!
Oh Maddie I would also stop on the highway to relish in the beauty of spring 🤣😂🤣 I can understand the transition of being alone in complete silence with yourself but the best part as you mentioned is having that opportunity to get to know yourself on a much deeper level. Love your videos 💗 Your food looked absolutely delicious 😋
Hi Kim! I look forward to reading all the comments you leave. Thank you so much for being here! I'm glad to have a woman of my own heart watching -- we gotta brake for wildflowers. XD
Maddie the content in your videos is amazing, the flowers were beautiful and the food looked amazing. Your channel is different than all the others and in a good way. Keep being yourself, don’t let anything or anybody change you or what you are about. 🙂 all ready looking forward to next week……
Hey James, comments like this one really mean so much to me. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and for coming back every week. :') Couldn't do this without people like you!
Flowers were beautiful. Thanks for the lesson
hey maddie, u gpot a new viewer here, ive always wanted to live outta of a van my whole life, the thought that i can just pickup and move anywhere in north america with my house if i wanted togo on new adventures or to explore other parts of the country is something i plan todo in the very near future so if u wanna join me your more than welcome, who knows, we can turn our adventures into history
I liked your comment at the end, "There's a thunderstorm going on", That's Arizona (I think that's where you are), there are times of weird weather here. Stay safe Maddie! (Maddie was my mom's name...: )
Maddie , you're never alone. You have Eliza with you.
I'd rather be with my dog, and with nature, then any human being. Just saying....✌🏼❤️🌱
That was so weird I was eating roasted garlic and lovely rustic bread then you did that lovely looking bruschetta love just dipping freshly baked breads into extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar few cherry toms too lol
Thanks for being so real and sharing your journey.
Always gotta keep it real. Thanks for being here, Lisa :)
I would love to go somewhere where no one else is around. I’ve worked as a nurse for a long time and I can tell you if I didn’t see a soul for many years it would still be not long enough. Seize the day whilst blood and soul are still young. 👍
I love you’re video’s there so relaxing and I want to do van life just like you and retire early and live like you and post video’s like you you really inspire me too. ❤️
Hey Eric! I'm glad you find them relaxing :) Take care!
Thanks for being real and inviting us into a little part of your world. Quite courageous 😌
I often wondered what I would do after retirement and now I know. It's very much like what you do in alone time -- I reflect.
I've come to realize that I'm not the nice person I always thought I was, and that I've selfishly hurt a lot of people, in spite of my thinking that I was doing otherwise. Trying to repair the damage (which honestly is unrepairable) and treating others better has become my method of dealing with these intrusive thoughts because it's all I can do -- but it doesn't seem enough.
Awesome, relaxing video. Thank you for sharing. Keep your chin up. Make more jewelry and sell it at sites.
You know, watching your adventure unfold has made me remember the joys in life.😁😊
Hi Maddie, been alone in my tiny house in the Sierra mountains since the beginning of the bat plague. The only time I get to see anyone is once a month for a food delivery and to have my porta potty serviced. I have a natural spring coming out of the rocks in the hillside. I only have two donkeys and cat to talk to. I play guitar and have a 1/10 scale crawler radio control truck that keeps me entertained and watching UA-cam videos. I have lots of fresh Miner's Lettuce for salads and Stinging Nettle for tea and a one mile hike to a small lake for fresh trout. Not anti social be no means, but the virus put me in the best situation ever.
I love how you wire wrapped your crystal.
Hi Maddie and Eliza, really enjoy your videos....very soon i will be taking to the road in my van....finally mostly all done.
I'm not as hard core as you and certainly not as organised as you. I will be doing just a week or two here and there whenever i feel the need to escape from normality. I may even do some wild swimming in Scotland on Loch Ness, i love the wilds of Scotland, i guess it's a mini version of Canada but we don't have any bears in the UK...or moose, or polar bears, and the only venomous snake we have is the Adder, and that can't kill you , it's like being stung by a bee. Unfortunately i will not have my best pal with me...my dog Jack who passed away from Leaukemia.....It will be a challenge to see if i can cope with the loneliness but watching your blogs i have learned some coping strategies. I love your travel companion Eliza, she is beautiful and when she looks at you it's with love every time. Enjoy watching your Bloops too....makes me smile.
Both of you look after each other and thank you for making these videos. David xx
I just traveled to the high desert in AZ. Saw those purple flowers. Wondering where you were with the flowers? New to the channel.
Just started following and love seeing your food. Do you have a cookbook by chance, 'cuz I love what you fix.
I don't have a cookbook as of now, but I really appreciate your interest, Jill! :)
Hi Maddie, I follow you from Italy and I can say your bruschetta (pron. like brusKetta, "ch" in Italian sounds like K, like "kettle") looks very very yummy!!
Love your videos, many kisses to Eliza.
YES! Thank you so much :)
Im so sorry of all i sed 2 you..
Just try to injoy ur self...
Bt nver ever feel all of jrney is end in happy end..
But still watching ure jorny..
A happy ending😊..
You are so brave! Good job!!
Thanks for an awesome video. Brilliant angles, great sound, genuine real story…
Keep up the great work. 😀👏🏻👍🏻❤️
Thanks, Toby! I appreciate the feedback so much :)
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Great job, Maddie. Your bloopers are golden. Keep it up :) Oh, and beautiful wrap.
Glad you like them! :)
"Fill time" vs "Lose time. I like that
Love your videos Maddie, can you post the recipe of your Bruschetta please.