Thank you so much for watching! Let me know if you enjoyed the amount of talking we did in this video, or whether you’d like to see more shots of the van or nature instead! 🧡We would also love to know - what’s the coldest temperature you’ve ever camped or traveled in? 🥶 Next week we’ll post a vlog about how we spent Christmas alone in the woods, until then - take care and lots of love! 🌿
This is so beautiful Jess!! So relaxing and well crafted. The vibes here are immaculate. Can’t wait to see more of your life exploring! Glad you found somewhere warmer 😅❤
New here and have to say your video was beautiful and calming. As is your van. A van I can only every dream off. Currently living full time in a small transit connect in Scotland so cold temperatures I can relate too. I have no heating set up apart from a small butane heater only used in extreme weather. But my saving grace is an electric blanket. Possibly something you’d be interested in should your heating fail again. I look forward to your up coming videos, keep as you are and stay true it’s a rareity. All the best 😊
Thank you so much Louise, we spent last August/September in Scotland and it was beautiful! 🧡 If I’m completely honest, we wish we had bought a smaller van sometimes to save more money, but we will cover this in an upcoming video! Electric blanket is a great idea, it’s on the to-buy list together with sleeping bags 🥰
@jessicakleczka haha yes the larger vehicles are at a cost that comes with the additional space. Also, the restriction of roads and ability to get to some spots. We got an actual lorry. It's bloody massive! 😂 Electric blankets are one of the best inventions going. A winter must have.
There always has to be sacrifices in life. You won’t be disappointed purchasing a low wattage blanket. I have a single, it cost £12 and draws 35w. As sad as I am I’ve worked it go out to be 9% per hour! Not much when you have a garaunteed cozy night sleep 😊😴
Definitely something for next winter, I’ve already put together a “to buy” list and might make a video about it when the time comes! Luckily our heating is fixed as of today ☺️
Also I liked the talking, it was like poetry! Gives you something unique about your content rather than being like everyone else’s and also provides more insight into the feeling a place provides rather than just saying “it’s nice”
Thank you so much Mollie! I reflect a lot on the landscapes we visit and integrate my nature writing into these videos, so this means a lot! Happy new year 🧡🌿
Lovely videos. Being in a van and travelling through Europe is a great adventure and life to live. Enjoy! Have subscribed and look forward to more of your updates. Beauriful video editing and real talent for story telling intwined.
Thank you so much, and welcome to our little community! 🥹 Really appreciate you mentioning the editing, it’s one of my creative passions! Wishing you a happy new year 🌿✨
@jessicakleczka you too! Yes, your creative side is expressed well and authentically here. It's nice to see and I beg you to keep hold of it and your integrity when sharing online. It's a refreshing change and far more meaningful and memorable. I know there are certain ways to get views and higher traffic that may come with conforming to whatever is currently trending or popular, but I hope you avoid this pitfall and grow organically whilst keeping true to yourselves and, most importantly, actually enjoying the experience for yourselves with a view to also share it, as opposed to the experience being mainly for the viewer and you as a vessel to pander to the audience at the other side of the screen at a loss to your own autonomy, enjoyment and spirit. All the best for 2025.
Thank you for this important reminder! And yes, I know what you mean - even sharing this video, I was asking Risi “are we being too dramatic focusing on the failed heating?” because stuff just doesn’t go wrong that often in the van 😅 but I hope I’ve struck an ok balance showing both the realities and beauty of it all! Happy new year ✨
Thank you! I thought about it a lot because I didn’t want it to be tied to van life (we want to try other forms of off-grid travel and renovate an old cottage in the mountains one day), plus I’ve always been a restless person who moved around a lot. Nature is the only place I’ve ever felt truly home, so putting down roots in the wild felt like a fitting description of our lifestyle ☺️🌿
Can't wait for more videos from the both of you, your van looks amazing and you seem like such a lovely couple, keep up the good work, your channels is going to take off...
I keep enough gas cartridges, so If it doesn't work I can use my gas burner to generate some heat, I know it can really get cold in winter vanlife😉 nice video 👍
Thank you Henry! ☺️ We don’t have gas in the van, everything runs on solar so it’s not an option for us sadly! But the campfire helped and we also bought an extra duvet since then which has made a world of difference!
It's really incredible what the cold does to your brain function. You can't think straight. It's like the world becomes a tunnel and all your brain is telling you to do is get to the warm sun at the end of that tunnel. And we did indeed find that warm sun! Though the way Italians are dressing, you wouldn't know it. They're still wearing huge coats like it's below freezing in 15+ degrees.
Haha I guess it really depends on what you’re used to! I do love snowy winters but with our heating breaking, I think we made the right decision to travel south asap 🌞🌿
Your videos are captured and edited very beautifully! Hint: never invest in white products when it comes down to stuff that actually can save your life in vans: diesel heating, charge controllers, insulation etc.
Thank you so much! ☺️ The guy who installed our diesel heater has replaced it free of charge now (will cover this in a future video), turns out it was a rare fault and we just got unlucky. But we are considering getting a wood burner in the future because there’s less tech that can go wrong!
@ I wouldn’t do that. Too much extra weight, too much risk of intoxication etc. Try to save money for a Webasto diesel heater instead. They are the best, very economical and they are very trustworthy!
@ Of course! You need to follow your heart. It’s just a hint from somebody with technical experience, that’s all. Don’t get me wrong, I like cozy fires as well, but I wouldn’t like them in a van (too dangerous, too much risk on intoxication etc). In any case, if you install it, don’t forget a decent fire resistant wall cover behind the fire stove and install a combined CO2 and smoke detector. Or a triple detector that also detects sleeping gas to avoid being robbed. They exist on batteries and 12V as well.
I once went wild camping in Sweden in june thinking its June its going to be fine with just a sleeping bag but it got down to -6 and i just had to get out of there at 3 in the morning
That sounds intense, glad you got out of there ok! We have thick hemp insulation in our walls, floor and ceiling so at least it never dips below freezing in the van 😬
That’s a really good shout! I used to have one which I got from a military second hand shop, but it fell apart on my last camping trip in Wales 🤪 so sadly I didn’t have one in the van when this happened!
![Winter Snow Camping with Cute Puppy in Camping Box [Mini Truck Camper]](/img/n.gif)
Thank you so much for watching! Let me know if you enjoyed the amount of talking we did in this video, or whether you’d like to see more shots of the van or nature instead! 🧡We would also love to know - what’s the coldest temperature you’ve ever camped or traveled in? 🥶
Next week we’ll post a vlog about how we spent Christmas alone in the woods, until then - take care and lots of love! 🌿
This is so beautiful Jess!! So relaxing and well crafted. The vibes here are immaculate. Can’t wait to see more of your life exploring! Glad you found somewhere warmer 😅❤
Thank you so much love, makes me so happy to see friends watching and enjoying these little videos 💕✨
New here and have to say your video was beautiful and calming. As is your van. A van I can only every dream off. Currently living full time in a small transit connect in Scotland so cold temperatures I can relate too. I have no heating set up apart from a small butane heater only used in extreme weather. But my saving grace is an electric blanket. Possibly something you’d be interested in should your heating fail again. I look forward to your up coming videos, keep as you are and stay true it’s a rareity. All the best 😊
Thank you so much Louise, we spent last August/September in Scotland and it was beautiful! 🧡 If I’m completely honest, we wish we had bought a smaller van sometimes to save more money, but we will cover this in an upcoming video! Electric blanket is a great idea, it’s on the to-buy list together with sleeping bags 🥰
@jessicakleczka haha yes the larger vehicles are at a cost that comes with the additional space. Also, the restriction of roads and ability to get to some spots. We got an actual lorry. It's bloody massive! 😂
Electric blankets are one of the best inventions going. A winter must have.
There always has to be sacrifices in life. You won’t be disappointed purchasing a low wattage blanket. I have a single, it cost £12 and draws 35w. As sad as I am I’ve worked it go out to be 9% per hour! Not much when you have a garaunteed cozy night sleep 😊😴
Definitely something for next winter, I’ve already put together a “to buy” list and might make a video about it when the time comes! Luckily our heating is fixed as of today ☺️
Just be genuine, talk, dont talk. The more its you guys the more we (well i at least) experience the video and ambiance as if there.
Be safe.
Thank you Tony, we just want to be as authentic as possible and not worry about doing things a certain way, so this is reassuring! ☺️
Such a beautiful video! The music, the vibes, it's all immaculate!
Thank you so much Sam 🥹 Really happy that you’re watching and enjoying our videos 🥰 happy new year! ✨
Love hearing more about your adventures while you talk to the camera! Looking forward to more :)
Yay thank you! At some point in the editing process I always get so tired of hearing my own voice haha so that’s good to know! 🧡🧡
Loving the documenting of the trip. Great choice to hit southern Italy - like balm for the soul! Good luck with the heater!! Go well and happy Yule xx
Thank you, so happy you’re enjoying the content! 🧡 We’re in the process of fixing the heater thank goodness! Wishing you a happy new year 🌿✨
Absolutely loving your videos 🥰 so beautiful and I love foraging too
Thank you so much lovely, glad you’re enjoying them! Will definitely do some videos dedicated to foraging in the future 🌿🧡
Nature is my first preference to watch guys 😊 but equally enjoyed your conversation and life in the van
Go on
❤ From India
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed both 🥰🌿
This was so calming to watch :) love your van also! Have a good trip!
Also I liked the talking, it was like poetry! Gives you something unique about your content rather than being like everyone else’s and also provides more insight into the feeling a place provides rather than just saying “it’s nice”
Thank you so much Mollie! I reflect a lot on the landscapes we visit and integrate my nature writing into these videos, so this means a lot! Happy new year 🧡🌿
Lovely videos. Being in a van and travelling through Europe is a great adventure and life to live. Enjoy! Have subscribed and look forward to more of your updates. Beauriful video editing and real talent for story telling intwined.
Thank you so much, and welcome to our little community! 🥹 Really appreciate you mentioning the editing, it’s one of my creative passions! Wishing you a happy new year 🌿✨
@jessicakleczka you too! Yes, your creative side is expressed well and authentically here. It's nice to see and I beg you to keep hold of it and your integrity when sharing online. It's a refreshing change and far more meaningful and memorable. I know there are certain ways to get views and higher traffic that may come with conforming to whatever is currently trending or popular, but I hope you avoid this pitfall and grow organically whilst keeping true to yourselves and, most importantly, actually enjoying the experience for yourselves with a view to also share it, as opposed to the experience being mainly for the viewer and you as a vessel to pander to the audience at the other side of the screen at a loss to your own autonomy, enjoyment and spirit. All the best for 2025.
Thank you for this important reminder! And yes, I know what you mean - even sharing this video, I was asking Risi “are we being too dramatic focusing on the failed heating?” because stuff just doesn’t go wrong that often in the van 😅 but I hope I’ve struck an ok balance showing both the realities and beauty of it all! Happy new year ✨
I love the choice of channel name. Very metaphorical
Thank you! I thought about it a lot because I didn’t want it to be tied to van life (we want to try other forms of off-grid travel and renovate an old cottage in the mountains one day), plus I’ve always been a restless person who moved around a lot. Nature is the only place I’ve ever felt truly home, so putting down roots in the wild felt like a fitting description of our lifestyle ☺️🌿
it was a great video thanks for sharing
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🌿
Can't wait for more videos from the both of you, your van looks amazing and you seem like such a lovely couple, keep up the good work, your channels is going to take off...
Thank you so much Jon, we’re having a lot of fun with it so we’ll keep posting weekly! Van tour coming in January ☺️🌿
I keep enough gas cartridges, so If it doesn't work I can use my gas burner to generate some heat, I know it can really get cold in winter vanlife😉 nice video 👍
Thank you Henry! ☺️ We don’t have gas in the van, everything runs on solar so it’s not an option for us sadly! But the campfire helped and we also bought an extra duvet since then which has made a world of difference!
Beautiful ! This is inspiring !
Thank you so much! 🧡🌿
Love your videos so much. New subscriber here❤
Yay I’m so happy to hear that, welcome to our little community! 🧡🌿
Hello and welcome in Italy, here from Vicenza!
Thank you so much Henry! Italy is a strong contender for our favourite country in Europe, such beautiful nature and the food is unparalleled 🥰🌿
@jessicakleczka dolomites are unique and incredibile! Enjoy my country ⚡
It's really incredible what the cold does to your brain function. You can't think straight. It's like the world becomes a tunnel and all your brain is telling you to do is get to the warm sun at the end of that tunnel. And we did indeed find that warm sun! Though the way Italians are dressing, you wouldn't know it. They're still wearing huge coats like it's below freezing in 15+ degrees.
Haha I guess it really depends on what you’re used to! I do love snowy winters but with our heating breaking, I think we made the right decision to travel south asap 🌞🌿
cool video 😊
Thank you! ☺️
Your videos are captured and edited very beautifully!
Hint: never invest in white products when it comes down to stuff that actually can save your life in vans: diesel heating, charge controllers, insulation etc.
Thank you so much! ☺️ The guy who installed our diesel heater has replaced it free of charge now (will cover this in a future video), turns out it was a rare fault and we just got unlucky. But we are considering getting a wood burner in the future because there’s less tech that can go wrong!
@ I wouldn’t do that. Too much extra weight, too much risk of intoxication etc. Try to save money for a Webasto diesel heater instead. They are the best, very economical and they are very trustworthy!
Different things work for different people 🤗
@ Of course! You need to follow your heart. It’s just a hint from somebody with technical experience, that’s all. Don’t get me wrong, I like cozy fires as well, but I wouldn’t like them in a van (too dangerous, too much risk on intoxication etc). In any case, if you install it, don’t forget a decent fire resistant wall cover behind the fire stove and install a combined CO2 and smoke detector. Or a triple detector that also detects sleeping gas to avoid being robbed. They exist on batteries and 12V as well.
I once went wild camping in Sweden in june thinking its June its going to be fine with just a sleeping bag but it got down to -6 and i just had to get out of there at 3 in the morning
That sounds intense, glad you got out of there ok! We have thick hemp insulation in our walls, floor and ceiling so at least it never dips below freezing in the van 😬
A good plan B is to carry a sleeping bag which is rated for below freezing temperatures
That’s a really good shout! I used to have one which I got from a military second hand shop, but it fell apart on my last camping trip in Wales 🤪 so sadly I didn’t have one in the van when this happened!
@@jessicakleczka it's a tip that actually can save lives (e.g., if you get stranded in an Alpine region due to snow storm)
Fair enough! It’s on the to-buy list, but for now our 6 layers of blankets will do fine 🙂
peace
I’m so happy it gave you that feeling! We definitely found peace in the chaos eventually haha 🙂🌿
@ its realy nice . even i also finding this kind of feeling.
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