I've been a National Park Ranger for a long time now (started at 25 actually!), and you sound like you'd be a perfect fit. You'd have over 400 parks to apply to, you can move every year or two if you want, and you could focus on working with kids. Nature and history at your fingertips! When you are ready, the Green and Grey would love to have you!
I climbed Katahdin a couple of years ago! That hike is the real deal! Congratulations, honestly you made it look easy! Congrats on Mile 1 of the Appalachian Trail!
Retired teacher here. You are doing your future students a favor by building up your experience. Having a dog/cat/pet companion will build your compassion. Loving will build your humanity and be closer to God. Whatever you choose to do will be the right choice, don't let $ choose for you. You sharing your adventures is a gift for us. Beautiful film footage. You are protected and loved.
You are 11 in Dog-Years, therefore you are 11 years old. But does a dog actually know how old it is? No it doesn't, because a dog doesn't go to school and learn "numbers", a dog doesn't know where it is on the "Timeline Of Life", a dog is just a dog... every morning it opens it's eyes as the same old dog and it does what dogs do. Be like the dog... you are not a number, you are just "Mike".
Sarah, I am a high school biology teacher. I started teaching when I was 30. I have no regrets. I will be able to retire at 60 with a full pension. I would just caution you to check with the state that you want to teach in and make sure you can retire at a reasonable age and still get full benefits. And keep in mind things change. The benefits you get now as a teacher may not be there in several years from now. In our state, the government keeps whittling away retirement benefits which may be one of the reasons why less and less people are getting into teaching. I have been grandfathered in because I started teaching over 20 years ago. Teachers starting now will have less when they retire. Whatever you do, plan now for retirement. Make sure you have a plan. I wish you the best.
Yes, I agree. As a teacher with 26 years, my state keeps upping the retirement age and lowering the retirement benefits. I can say, even in my 50's, teaching gets tougher and tougher as you get older. That being said, I wished I had traveled and done what you are doing when I was young. Now I have to wait until retirement.
Your "degrees" are showing in everything you say and do! A natural teacher taking the world along...so much better than being stuck in a classroom and dealing with administrative problems. We are learning as you go on your beautiful way! Thannk you!
You are so adorable, so pretty, have such a radiant smile and gorgeous hair, and have become a truly awesome content creator. Wishing you continued happiness, success, joy, and bliss. 👍❤️👍
I skipped college and went right to work in the motorsports field as a mechanic. At 25 I had gained the knowledge and more importantly the bravery to go out on my own! After 13 years of success I was offered a corporate management job in motorsports and took a 16 year detour before going back to my roots in 2019. Today at 59 I’m still building racing cars and as happy as ever. My point? Sometimes a no plan plan is the best plan! There was no plan in my work life, being good at what I did, meeting the right people and having fairly good luck got me where I am today. Go with the RUclips thing Sara till it no longer works for you, there is prof time to be tied to a classroom…..
Quite the intense climb Sarah, specially going up to set up your camera, returning, and then climbing back up. Tired me out just watching. I had no idea you had such a nice resume'. You will certainly be a fantastic teacher someday and use your experiences as teaching methods. You go girl. Hugs from this old man in Utah.
Good for you! Many in my generation will give you "that look" because it's something we couldn't do in our day. Most of us don't see how hard you are working, but I'm sure you are. Some paths have always been clearer than others. You chose the one less traveled. Well done. Enjoy the ride.
This is a fantastic decision. Too many people in this country get caught up in the “career track,” and then any alternatives (if they’re even aware of them) are just blocked out. You’ll make use of your education in one way or another. No reason to fret about it at this point. We’re looking forward to seeing where you take this. Very cool that you visited Acadia. As I may have said somewhere else, you drove not too far from our place as you headed onto the island. That area deserves more than just a couple of days so come back if you can. There’s a ton of hiking and other adventures to check out.
Hey! More Sarah is a good thing! The longer vlogs are a great choice! I feel like we’re now in Season 2 of the vlog!! I did degrees to teach hi-school or college, or be a shrink, but instead I chose “with the help of my Father,” to go to law school. I did NOT take any break, and had a wonderful but stressful whole career as a public defender and “gave up” camping/hiking/travel to be a single dad of three kids. The only camping I did was with the kids in the redwoods….no complaints, however? I’ve been full-time now for nearly 2-years because of people like your cuz who both showed me the potential ease and beauty of the unexplored, and because I absolutely love the connection I used to have with the earth. Point being? You’re only alive right now. Take your opportunity listening to BOTH your head and your heart, and FWIW here’s a girl dad who sees you blooming! I absolutely have no doubt you’ll never regret taking this time doing what you are doing, and you’ll never be (irl) so free to do what you’re doing!! Arthritis sucks big-time!! 😊❤
Now's the time to do your traveling. Enjoy it while you can. Enjoy your videos. Tell your cousin Nikki she is missed when she doesn't post a video which she didn't this past Friday. Keep on Truckin.
I got goosebumps watching that climb, and the view. I grew up in Maine, and did Katahdin a couple times. Sarah, you made a good decision to enjoy your freedom to travel now.
Sarah, a little tip, you should put the sauce on when the pasta is is in the pan, thats should be harder to make a mess and the sauce gets warmed up too. nice hiking essentials list, may i also suggest a combo of savoury and sweet foods and a swiss army knife (handy anyway) or a fishing knife or similar.
I’ve been following your cousin for years which is why I follow you. Following in Niki’s footsteps should pay off. It certainly has for her. 700,000 plus followers I believe. When I started following her she was about where you are now in followers.
Nikki has also done a lot of working before traveling full time. And she is still working every day. I love it when both ladies are together camping .🏕 love ur channel ur young travel while u can & yes they will be there when ur ready 2 use them..safe travels ❤
I saw someone else mention working for the National Park Service. I went the law enforcement route with the NPS, but I think you’d really enjoy interpretation or education. You’d more than likely start out as a seasonal employee, which means you could have 3 seasons to travel.
I'm glad to hear that you are continuing an adventure-filled life. Sarah make life-long memories and don't take any of it for granted. You never know when life throws you a curveball and those things can't be done anymore. Speaking from experience.
I often tell friends, "You can always make more money. You can't make more time." I love your decision. My 68-year-old ankles are envious of your rock scramble.
Great decision! Travel is one of the best eductions you can get. You have plenty of time to get a “real job”, but your youth will end before you know it. Good job on your videos. Keep living your dreams!
If I had life to do over, I’d do exactly what you are doing (I’m 70 so kind of late to be a nomad- although I know many do at my age). You are such a high achiever getting those degrees but yes, enjoy your youth traveling while it feels good to do so. Thank you for taking us along.
So glad you're going to keep doing your vlog, Sarah. You're so cute and your travels are really interesting. I can't believe you made it to the top over that rock pile, but the views from there were awesome. As someone who was a workaholic most of life and didn't start traveling until much later in life I encourage you to travel while you are young. Hopefully your channel keeps growing and funding your ongoing adventures. Love ya! 🤩
Sara, you quickly became one of my favorite channels to watch! Down to earth, educational and great personality! I love the you only live once attitude ❤
Elem teacher here. Good call traveling now, but keep up with PD hours for state ed to keep your certifications active. Easy to get anything with SPED when you want to come back. Tough job but always openings. I'm too far up the glass elevator to leave my school, also in a HCOL area so anything would be a major pay cut. Summers and breaks are my travel time!
Hey Sarah! What a hike but that was view was well worth it. Continue to follow your dreams and do the things that bring you joy. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and bringing us along on this journey. It’s been a blast. Safe travels. God Bless 🙏🏽
Congratulations on your successful summit of Katahdin, the northern terminus of the AT. That hike is about as tough as it gets on the east coast so you should feel very accomplished. Looking forward to seeing you bag more peaks and whatever else you get up to on future adventures.
Yay! This is happy news! Before you even shared your news and thought process, I was thinking how being able to travel now while you are young and able to is such a gift and privilege (I'm certainly not implying that you're ungrateful and taking it for granted) that is once in a lifetime. There'll always be demand for teachers, and there's plenty of time to do that in your future. So I'm so happy to hear that you are taking more time to travel the beautiful world out there. I think most of your followers are just happy if you are doing what brings you happiness 😊 Some really beautiful shots in this one, those shots of the Maine coastline in the intro were stunning 😍 Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate how far you have come in hiking?! You were falling over with Nikki and now you are crushing hikes solo. Practice makes progress 🙌🫶
Hey there Sara. That’s a great set of rules. Also your bag set up has many of the essentials. I’d like to make a couple suggestions though. Take it or leave it, I’d recommend the following, a lighter, a spare pair of pants if your wearing shorts (even in warm weather), a way to purify/filter water my set up is usually a Grayl geopress pre filled with water, and a stainless steel or titanium water bottle with no paint and single walled Incase you need to boil. I know some of these things are not necessary for some people’s set ups, but I do think it’s very important to have redundancies on the most important things when your far out in the wilderness (even on trail) I hiked a loop in the Adirondacks years ago and followed all the rules you do, and the second half of the loop was under construction and the signs where either down or missing so it was guesswork a lot of the time on how to finish the last 11 miles of the trail. We would have turned around if it wasn’t for the fact we already hiked 16.4 miles in one direction. Best to pack what you need, usually I pack 3 days worth of gear/food if I am going for a day hike that’s more than 10 miles. You never know what will happen. Some would even consider survival Bivys and tarps but if I have a jacket pants and a rain coat that’s enough for me in most cases
I have found myself looking forward to your videos. Your adventures are always fun to watch, and I have enjoyed you becoming more comfortable with each new video you produce. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
A little extra pasta never hurt anyone. Yes enjoy life when you are young. Leave the adult stuff for later in life. Nice video Sarah, glad you are sticking around.
That is the end of the appalachian trail if you hike south to north.So cool.You should definitely travel in your twenties.You don’t want regrets.I have the same Osprey backpack I love it.
Sarah you have grown into wonderful educated lady. Love the historical natural beautiful places you visit. None if theatrical dancing or knicking like cousin Niki. Thank you of the trips thru your life. Keep up the walks. Ill keep watching
Great job climbing Abol. That flat area before the summit is called the Tableland. Just when you think you are done, clear the trees, the long rise to the top. Climbed it years ago before the second slide that rerouted the trail. Check it out online as to how it was changed. Before it had rock ladders and steel steps. Safe travels- Mainer John. Thanks for coming to our state…
Sarah, you are now My # 1. I followed your cousin from the early Prius days but now all the videos with her boyfriend have changed the dynamics and I don't watch her videos much anymore. God bless you Sarah, Shalom.
That was an unecessary comment. I e watched Nikki’s channel since the beginning and I think it’s awesome that she met her boyfriend and they are experiencing Vanlife together. It was awesome seeing them work on the truck camper together. I also love seeing Sarah following in her cousin’s footsteps.
@@pmc5431 You have to take a deep breath and realize what you are saying. She makes RUclips videos about living an alternate lifestyle. Your commenting these types of things shows A) you are clearly hurting emotionally and need to spread that pain to others. B) you get rushes of dopeamine from doing toxic shit online because it’s so easy and anonymous and c) you don’t have a purpose defined for yourself yet and are super critical and projecting your shit onto creators you get recommended by algorithms. With all due respect as a fellow human just try and rethink this kind of stuff. You have free will and the power to re evaluate and readjust. This earth doesn’t have much time left so let’s just be kind to each other. It’s why we were born to love.
Hey Sarah. Just stumbled across your channel. Was nice to see you made it to here, Maine and climbed Katahdin (mama k) as the AT hikers called it. Iam a trail angel here and help several hikers here.
Love your videos and positive energy. I just got back from a 6 week trip. It’s so hard to come off the road. I love life exploring and find I am much happier in nature. I am hopefully getting my orthodontic braces off in January. Once they are off so am I ! I am going full time asap.
You are a smart, capable person. Your degrees are your best insurance for future adventures. Lovely hike. Katahdin is s special place. Glad you had the swim time. Pasta galore. Thanks for sharing.
I love watching you. I’m so glad I saw you with Nikki. You are my favorite fun people to hang around. Thanks I enjoy all your trips and I get to see so many different places. I really appreciate going along. Thanks Sarah 🙋🏻♀️🙏💕
I remember when you started showing up on Nikki's channel. You seemed to enjoy the travel life. I wondered then if you would start your own travels. I'm glad you did. Life is short Enjoy as much as you can. Stay safe!
Glad you're stinking around. This is an experience you will never forget. When you look back you will have so many wonderful, documented memories. Good for you.🙂
Berky we remember you being on with the Delvenhauler(I know that is her van name but can be used as her nickname from me as well...Yep she gets Delvenhauler too)........You had a quiet shyness but you were green(New). But you have come in to your own. I was going to compliment your editing on your videos and say you give Nikki a run for her money ......hahahahaha......but you were her editor SO that explains MUCH!!!!!!!! You are doing Excellent Sarah....Keep em coming!!!!!!!!
I always say do what makes you happy!! Thank you for this amazing beautiful video ❤, excellent tips when hiking & traveling alone. I heard you say in the video all thats missing is a dog, are you considering getting a dog?? Having a dog you would never feel lonely and they will protect you so you will always feel safe too!! 🥰😊
Hey Sunshine - viewer from your cousin's channel and while I'm old enough to be your parent I'm going to advise you to stay out as long as you can and go as far as possible. If you can afford it and support yourself there is no reason not to if your heart is calling you to get out. There will always be a job and toil to come back to but NO ONE has been able to outrun the clock. Education will never be wasted but as you age the unplanned (and planned for that matter) will be the greatest time suck and your comfort of staying put increases so fight the good fight and report back to us 🙂
Sarah, glad you're doing what makes you happy. At 62, and only a 4-year nurse, I enrolled in graduate school to do a Nurse Practitioner program. I also love teaching new nurses and usually have preceptees and student nurses with me that I train at my hospital. 2-years into a part-time grad program and I am changing it to Nurse Education. I want to teach new nurses. Your never too old and its never too late!
I was thinking you should add a little shelf along the back door. Something you can fit your feet under. Just half the door if you want. You could even add a flat piece of wood to slide out under your storage or pull out from under the mattress. Glad you are traveling. I like your content.
So right, do this all now. One day you won't be able to move as easy. I'm 50 and wish I did more when I was younger. However, I'm still moving and plan to do the El Camino in 2026. By the my son will graduate from High school so that is my time to travel
How was that hike up Katahdin compared to Mount Washington? Oh boy wild matsutake mushroom season in Maine from mid September- October. I’m 30 miles from Baxter Park. Never hiked up Mt Katahdin but did hike DoubleTop like 3 times. That place is just 3488 ft I thought for elevation and Katahdin hovers at a mile exactly. I heard about Knifes Edge once you get up there .
I had to pause the episode after your big decision to come on here and tell you that it made me emotional. I wasn’t super into travel when I was younger but I wish I had done more of it before my migraine became chronic and has severely limited the things I can do. This may sound weird coming from a stranger, but I’m really proud of you! I was just telling my dad that I think younger people should travel more and not worry about career as much (easier said than done and scary!) You can always find a more “normal” job later in life when you feel you’re ready to move on, but I’m so happy you get to experience traveling- especially while your young and healthy 🎉 Also I loved the opening of this video- very relaxing ❤
I just wanted to let you know that I am learning about solutions for chronic pain.On pages 186-202 from the book the secret language of the body there are exercises to heal regulate your nervous system which helps in healing chronic pain. You can also find exercises like this on RUclips. Hope this helps!❤
wow, good to see and hear you chose to do what you like and want to do first. God You ps. next build a pullout kitchen, lets get rid of those bed stay yah, haha been following you for some time and i can say you've grown as a person and everything you do too. coming from eating salads from within your car to now being able to cook too, kudos for using your experience to improve na upgrade your home/ride
Well done! You seem so shy on your cousin’s videos; I was delightfully surprised that you’re not on your own channel. Your hair is stunning and healthy. As a retired teacher, I commend you for taking time out for yourself before starting full time work. You won’t have any trouble getting a job with that special ed credential. I loved your video and I subscribed!
I like that you are thinking things through. My daughter graduated college with two bachelors degrees and got hired teaching middle school at a public school in Arkansas. They paid for her to get her masters while she was teaching. I say that to say this….she started teaching at 22 and will be able to retire when she is 50 (28 years, full retirement) with full pension for life. So she will be funded for life to travel like you are doing in your 20’s, but you are not currently getting a pension. Food for thought. Keep doing what you enjoy
I feel you are making great decisions great path. I say this as graduated 2 year college went to work 46 years ago still at it. Did not stop and enjoy told myself that would come later now I don't have the energy to do things you are doing. Thanks for carrying the camera and bringing us along. I feel when you do work with kids you will have so much more experiences to offer because of what you are doing now while you are young and free of many responsibilitys.
15:30 Only addition I’d add to your gear is a Space Blanket. It folds up square. Looks like tinfoil. Weighs nothing, but could provide you with shelter if you can’t get off the mountain. Thanks for taking us on your travels!
19:08 You're just tired, Sarah, while in a non standard kitchen. It's reasonable to make a mess like that within a small space without ample room to move. :)
Hi Sarah. I am enjoying watching your videos. Pls becareful on those steep hikes esp if you are alone out there. Talking from experience l fell down a canyon lucky l never hit my head. I enjoy watching your cousins videos ✌ too ❤ Take care and all the best. From Australia.
let hear it for gap years!!! a period of time when a student or adult takes a break from their studies or work to engage in activities that can help them grow personally and professionally.
you should read the book “Walden on Wheels.” It’s about a guy who went to university of buffalo and decided to travel to Alaska and live in a van after he graduated. I think you’d enjoy reading it.
Recently retired teacher here. I have been a travel fanatic since my first international trip at the age of 2. I have been to over 65 different countries. I have a degree in hotel management, art history and finally education. I was 31 when I started teaching. I retired at 55. I have always loved travel. I am thankful that I put the time in to get a good pension because now I substitute teach when I feel like it to supplement my pension. I have enough money to travel and I am still able bodied enough to do lots of it! There is such a shortage of teachers in Canada that there is lots of work for retired teachers as subs. My advice is not to delay the responsible job for too long so that you can retire at a comfortable age and still be able to adventure!
I love your channel and watched it for ages, great content and its nice to see someone so young enjoy life explore and do new things. i have followed your cousin nikki for ages and again great videos, hope you get everything you want in life. as i said you deliver great content.
Sarah like all others say on there messages follow your heart and build up that life experience that you'll be able to project back to your future students and own family. Thanks for Sharing...
I think you made the right decision Sarah. Stay outta the rat race as long as you can! I wish I woulda done it sooner, but I plan to travel full time within the next year. I'm approaching fifty in a few years, and I wanna see the country before I'm too old, hiking being a big part of it. I had no idea Maine had places like that.
The middle of the woods is a better place to be, enjoy this time you have with the freedom you are enjoying. You could opt for a teaching job that is based online if you really want to combine both worlds.Prelude to getting a dog thrown in there?
Katahdin 5269' "Greatest Mountain." Highest mtn in state of Maine. Sharp edge called Knife's Edge. You can hike over it and down. Couple looong steps. Don't want to fall. I've done summer ascents & winter ascent. Winter ascent have to ski in. Had F16 fly over at top and wave with wing. Also, a person in our group pulled a toboggan in with his gear to Chimney Pond. We used it for tobogganing down the access trail. The Ranger was coming up trail with snowmobile and there were 4 of us on toboggan careening down trail. She had to give way...lol. pulling a toboggan in, is NOT recommended. A expedition poke sled is much more user friendly.
I've been a National Park Ranger for a long time now (started at 25 actually!), and you sound like you'd be a perfect fit. You'd have over 400 parks to apply to, you can move every year or two if you want, and you could focus on working with kids. Nature and history at your fingertips! When you are ready, the Green and Grey would love to have you!
That sounds like an awesome job I want it now
I climbed Katahdin a couple of years ago! That hike is the real deal! Congratulations, honestly you made it look easy! Congrats on Mile 1 of the Appalachian Trail!
Retired teacher here. You are doing your future students a favor by building up your experience. Having a dog/cat/pet companion will build your compassion. Loving will build your humanity and be closer to God. Whatever you choose to do will be the right choice, don't let $ choose for you. You sharing your adventures is a gift for us. Beautiful film footage. You are protected and loved.
That is so true.
Thank you so much. I'm 77 years old can't do as much as I used to do. so you make my life easier. living through your trips each time. ❤😊
You are 11 in Dog-Years, therefore you are 11 years old. But does a dog actually know how old it is? No it doesn't, because a dog doesn't go to school and learn "numbers", a dog doesn't know where it is on the "Timeline Of Life", a dog is just a dog... every morning it opens it's eyes as the same old dog and it does what dogs do. Be like the dog... you are not a number, you are just "Mike".
Sarah, I am a high school biology teacher. I started teaching when I was 30. I have no regrets. I will be able to retire at 60 with a full pension. I would just caution you to check with the state that you want to teach in and make sure you can retire at a reasonable age and still get full benefits. And keep in mind things change. The benefits you get now as a teacher may not be there in several years from now. In our state, the government keeps whittling away retirement benefits which may be one of the reasons why less and less people are getting into teaching. I have been grandfathered in because I started teaching over 20 years ago. Teachers starting now will have less when they retire. Whatever you do, plan now for retirement. Make sure you have a plan. I wish you the best.
Yes, I agree. As a teacher with 26 years, my state keeps upping the retirement age and lowering the retirement benefits. I can say, even in my 50's, teaching gets tougher and tougher as you get older. That being said, I wished I had traveled and done what you are doing when I was young. Now I have to wait until retirement.
Your "degrees" are showing in everything you say and do! A natural teacher taking the world along...so much better than being stuck in a classroom and dealing with administrative problems. We are learning as you go on your beautiful way! Thannk you!
admin problems and parent problems....
@@LizetteAshcraftand behavior problems
You are so adorable, so pretty, have such a radiant smile and gorgeous hair, and have become a truly awesome content creator. Wishing you continued happiness, success, joy, and bliss. 👍❤️👍
I skipped college and went right to work in the motorsports field as a mechanic. At 25 I had gained the knowledge and more importantly the bravery to go out on my own! After 13 years of success I was offered a corporate management job in motorsports and took a 16 year detour before going back to my roots in 2019. Today at 59 I’m still building racing cars and as happy as ever. My point? Sometimes a no plan plan is the best plan! There was no plan in my work life, being good at what I did, meeting the right people and having fairly good luck got me where I am today. Go with the RUclips thing Sara till it no longer works for you, there is prof time to be tied to a classroom…..
Quite the intense climb Sarah, specially going up to set up your camera, returning, and then climbing back up. Tired me out just watching. I had no idea you had such a nice resume'. You will certainly be a fantastic teacher someday and use your experiences as teaching methods. You go girl. Hugs from this old man in Utah.
Good for you! Many in my generation will give you "that look" because it's something we couldn't do in our day. Most of us don't see how hard you are working, but I'm sure you are. Some paths have always been clearer than others. You chose the one less traveled. Well done. Enjoy the ride.
The opening footage of all the beautiful lakes, mountains and ocean reminded me that we're already living in paradise.
This is a fantastic decision. Too many people in this country get caught up in the “career track,” and then any alternatives (if they’re even aware of them) are just blocked out. You’ll make use of your education in one way or another. No reason to fret about it at this point. We’re looking forward to seeing where you take this.
Very cool that you visited Acadia. As I may have said somewhere else, you drove not too far from our place as you headed onto the island.
That area deserves more than just a couple of days so come back if you can. There’s a ton of hiking and other adventures to check out.
You use your degrees everyday in all that you do!🎉 do what brings you joy🎉❤
Hey! More Sarah is a good thing! The longer vlogs are a great choice! I feel like we’re now in Season 2 of the vlog!! I did degrees to teach hi-school or college, or be a shrink, but instead I chose “with the help of my Father,” to go to law school. I did NOT take any break, and had a wonderful but stressful whole career as a public defender and “gave up” camping/hiking/travel to be a single dad of three kids. The only camping I did was with the kids in the redwoods….no complaints, however? I’ve been full-time now for nearly 2-years because of people like your cuz who both showed me the potential ease and beauty of the unexplored, and because I absolutely love the connection I used to have with the earth. Point being? You’re only alive right now. Take your opportunity listening to BOTH your head and your heart, and FWIW here’s a girl dad who sees you blooming! I absolutely have no doubt you’ll never regret taking this time doing what you are doing, and you’ll never be (irl) so free to do what you’re doing!! Arthritis sucks big-time!! 😊❤
Now's the time to do your traveling. Enjoy it while you can. Enjoy your videos. Tell your cousin Nikki she is missed when she doesn't post a video which she didn't this past Friday. Keep on Truckin.
I got goosebumps watching that climb, and the view. I grew up in Maine, and did Katahdin a couple times.
Sarah, you made a good decision to enjoy your freedom to travel now.
Sarah, a little tip, you should put the sauce on when the pasta is is in the pan, thats should be harder to make a mess and the sauce gets warmed up too. nice hiking essentials list, may i also suggest a combo of savoury and sweet foods and a swiss army knife (handy anyway) or a fishing knife or similar.
I’ve been following your cousin for years which is why I follow you. Following in Niki’s footsteps should pay off. It certainly has for her. 700,000 plus followers I believe. When I started following her she was about where you are now in followers.
Who is her cousin?
@@Searchingwithmatt I think she is referring to www.youtube.com/@NikkiDelventhal
@@Searchingwithmatt nikki delventhal
Nikki has also done a lot of working before traveling full time. And she is still working every day. I love it when both ladies are together camping .🏕 love ur channel ur young travel while u can & yes they will be there when ur ready 2 use them..safe travels ❤
@@butterfly_kristine I thought Nikki was a full time RUclipsr at this point? Does she still do some other job?
I saw someone else mention working for the National Park Service. I went the law enforcement route with the NPS, but I think you’d really enjoy interpretation or education. You’d more than likely start out as a seasonal employee, which means you could have 3 seasons to travel.
I'm glad to hear that you are continuing an adventure-filled life. Sarah make life-long memories and don't take any of it for granted. You never know when life throws you a curveball and those things can't be done anymore. Speaking from experience.
I often tell friends, "You can always make more money. You can't make more time." I love your decision. My 68-year-old ankles are envious of your rock scramble.
Great advice
Great decision! Travel is one of the best eductions you can get. You have plenty of time to get a “real job”, but your youth will end before you know it. Good job on your videos. Keep living your dreams!
If I had life to do over, I’d do exactly what you are doing (I’m 70 so kind of late to be a nomad- although I know many do at my age). You are such a high achiever getting those degrees but yes, enjoy your youth traveling while it feels good to do so. Thank you for taking us along.
So glad you're going to keep doing your vlog, Sarah. You're so cute and your travels are really interesting. I can't believe you made it to the top over that rock pile, but the views from there were awesome. As someone who was a workaholic most of life and didn't start traveling until much later in life I encourage you to travel while you are young. Hopefully your channel keeps growing and funding your ongoing adventures. Love ya! 🤩
Sara, you quickly became one of my favorite channels to watch! Down to earth, educational and great personality! I love the you only live once attitude ❤
Elem teacher here. Good call traveling now, but keep up with PD hours for state ed to keep your certifications active. Easy to get anything with SPED when you want to come back. Tough job but always openings. I'm too far up the glass elevator to leave my school, also in a HCOL area so anything would be a major pay cut. Summers and breaks are my travel time!
Hey Sarah! What a hike but that was view was well worth it. Continue to follow your dreams and do the things that bring you joy. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and bringing us along on this journey. It’s been a blast. Safe travels. God Bless 🙏🏽
Congratulations on your successful summit of Katahdin, the northern terminus of the AT. That hike is about as tough as it gets on the east coast so you should feel very accomplished. Looking forward to seeing you bag more peaks and whatever else you get up to on future adventures.
Thank you!
That was hike was quite the challenge. The view from the top was breathtaking! Great video. 👍
I enjoy watching your content because you seem very sweet, innocent and a joyful person. The world needs more pure people like you.
this looks like tons and tons of fun and yes I agree always be safe when doing fun things like hiking in the woods 🤗....
WOW ❣🫶 what a great experience thank you for taking me along with you 🥰
Yay! This is happy news!
Before you even shared your news and thought process, I was thinking how being able to travel now while you are young and able to is such a gift and privilege (I'm certainly not implying that you're ungrateful and taking it for granted) that is once in a lifetime. There'll always be demand for teachers, and there's plenty of time to do that in your future. So I'm so happy to hear that you are taking more time to travel the beautiful world out there. I think most of your followers are just happy if you are doing what brings you happiness 😊
Some really beautiful shots in this one, those shots of the Maine coastline in the intro were stunning 😍
Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate how far you have come in hiking?! You were falling over with Nikki and now you are crushing hikes solo. Practice makes progress 🙌🫶
Hey there Sara. That’s a great set of rules. Also your bag set up has many of the essentials. I’d like to make a couple suggestions though. Take it or leave it, I’d recommend the following, a lighter, a spare pair of pants if your wearing shorts (even in warm weather), a way to purify/filter water my set up is usually a Grayl geopress pre filled with water, and a stainless steel or titanium water bottle with no paint and single walled Incase you need to boil. I know some of these things are not necessary for some people’s set ups, but I do think it’s very important to have redundancies on the most important things when your far out in the wilderness (even on trail) I hiked a loop in the Adirondacks years ago and followed all the rules you do, and the second half of the loop was under construction and the signs where either down or missing so it was guesswork a lot of the time on how to finish the last 11 miles of the trail. We would have turned around if it wasn’t for the fact we already hiked 16.4 miles in one direction. Best to pack what you need, usually I pack 3 days worth of gear/food if I am going for a day hike that’s more than 10 miles. You never know what will happen. Some would even consider survival Bivys and tarps but if I have a jacket pants and a rain coat that’s enough for me in most cases
I have found myself looking forward to your videos. Your adventures are always fun to watch, and I have enjoyed you becoming more comfortable with each new video you produce. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
A little extra pasta never hurt anyone. Yes enjoy life when you are young. Leave the adult stuff for later in life. Nice video Sarah, glad you are sticking around.
No save the pasta especially Lasagna for me
That is the end of the appalachian trail if you hike south to north.So cool.You should definitely travel in your twenties.You don’t want regrets.I have the same Osprey backpack I love it.
Sarah you have grown into wonderful educated lady. Love the historical natural beautiful places you visit. None if theatrical dancing or knicking like cousin Niki. Thank you of the trips thru your life. Keep up the walks. Ill keep watching
Great job climbing Abol. That flat area before the summit is called the Tableland. Just when you think you are done, clear the trees, the long rise to the top.
Climbed it years ago before the second slide that rerouted the trail. Check it out online as to how it was changed. Before it had rock ladders and steel steps. Safe travels- Mainer John. Thanks for coming to our state…
Sarah, you are now My # 1. I followed your cousin from the early Prius days but now all the videos with her boyfriend have changed the dynamics and I don't watch her videos much anymore. God bless you Sarah, Shalom.
this was unnecessary to comment
That was an unecessary comment. I e watched Nikki’s channel since the beginning and I think it’s awesome that she met her boyfriend and they are experiencing Vanlife together. It was awesome seeing them work on the truck camper together. I also love seeing Sarah following in her cousin’s footsteps.
I hear you. Don’t care for the boyfriend videos either.
@@pmc5431 You have to take a deep breath and realize what you are saying. She makes RUclips videos about living an alternate lifestyle. Your commenting these types of things shows A) you are clearly hurting emotionally and need to spread that pain to others. B) you get rushes of dopeamine from doing toxic shit online because it’s so easy and anonymous and c) you don’t have a purpose defined for yourself yet and are super critical and projecting your shit onto creators you get recommended by algorithms.
With all due respect as a fellow human just try and rethink this kind of stuff. You have free will and the power to re evaluate and readjust. This earth doesn’t have much time left so let’s just be kind to each other. It’s why we were born to love.
@@arkus1928 THIS IS AMERICA. WE CAN HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS. RELAX, PLEASE.
Hey Sarah. Just stumbled across your channel. Was nice to see you made it to here, Maine and climbed Katahdin (mama k) as the AT hikers called it. Iam a trail angel here and help several hikers here.
Love your videos and positive energy. I just got back from a 6 week trip. It’s so hard to come off the road. I love life exploring and find I am much happier in nature. I am hopefully getting my orthodontic braces off in January. Once they are off so am I ! I am going full time asap.
Maybe a little folding table and chair for cooking, eating and working on the computer. Would be like having another room but outside.
You are a smart, capable person. Your degrees are your best insurance for future adventures. Lovely hike. Katahdin is s special place. Glad you had the swim time. Pasta galore. Thanks for sharing.
I love watching you. I’m so glad I saw you with Nikki. You are my favorite fun people to hang around. Thanks I enjoy all your trips and I get to see so many different places. I really appreciate going along. Thanks Sarah 🙋🏻♀️🙏💕
Every video gets better and better. your editing is amazing. Feels like we are all with you on the trips! Thank you for all the amazing effort.
Thank you!
I remember when you started showing up on Nikki's channel. You seemed to enjoy the travel life. I wondered then if you would start your own travels. I'm glad you did. Life is short Enjoy as much as you can. Stay safe!
Glad you're stinking around. This is an experience you will never forget. When you look back you will have so many wonderful, documented memories. Good for you.🙂
Nice to see how comfortable you are getting in front of the camera. And congrats... 40,000 Subscribers just a hop skip and a jump away!
You went hiking without your hiking braids. What?!?
17:39 Looks like the cover artwork for Porcupine Tree’s Deadwing album. Awesome!
Berky we remember you being on with the Delvenhauler(I know that is her van name but can be used as her nickname from me as well...Yep she gets Delvenhauler too)........You had a quiet shyness but you were green(New). But you have come in to your own. I was going to compliment your editing on your videos and say you give Nikki a run for her money ......hahahahaha......but you were her editor SO that explains MUCH!!!!!!!! You are doing Excellent Sarah....Keep em coming!!!!!!!!
Thank you for highlighting those 3 adorable caterpillars!
I always say do what makes you happy!! Thank you for this amazing beautiful video ❤, excellent tips when hiking & traveling alone. I heard you say in the video all thats missing is a dog, are you considering getting a dog?? Having a dog you would never feel lonely and they will protect you so you will always feel safe too!! 🥰😊
So entertaining. You're really good at videos and travel. Stay safe 💞🙏
Hey Sunshine - viewer from your cousin's channel and while I'm old enough to be your parent I'm going to advise you to stay out as long as you can and go as far as possible. If you can afford it and support yourself there is no reason not to if your heart is calling you to get out. There will always be a job and toil to come back to but NO ONE has been able to outrun the clock. Education will never be wasted but as you age the unplanned (and planned for that matter) will be the greatest time suck and your comfort of staying put increases so fight the good fight and report back to us 🙂
Sarah, glad you're doing what makes you happy. At 62, and only a 4-year nurse, I enrolled in graduate school to do a Nurse Practitioner program. I also love teaching new nurses and usually have preceptees and student nurses with me that I train at my hospital. 2-years into a part-time grad program and I am changing it to Nurse Education. I want to teach new nurses. Your never too old and its never too late!
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Excellent Video
Thank you!
Love this show! it is always such a great adventure..I forgot how beautiful the earth was…thank you for bringing this to our living rooms!
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Can’t believe how high up you were!!! Incredible feat, beautiful scenery! Thank you for doing all the hard work and taking us with you❤️💪
I was thinking you should add a little shelf along the back door. Something you can fit your feet under. Just half the door if you want. You could even add a flat piece of wood to slide out under your storage or pull out from under the mattress. Glad you are traveling. I like your content.
That was an awesome, rocky uphill trail, and I'm impressed you did it without the aid of trekking poles. Fantastic view at the top!
You know what they say Sarah.........Don't cry over spilt Pasta Sauce!!!!!
Great decision , Sarah !!! You would have always regretted it if you didn't ! So happy for you ! Enjoy and stay safe !!!
You made the right choice! Enjoy the adventures while you’re young.
So right, do this all now. One day you won't be able to move as easy. I'm 50 and wish I did more when I was younger. However, I'm still moving and plan to do the El Camino in 2026. By the my son will graduate from High school so that is my time to travel
How was that hike up Katahdin compared to Mount Washington? Oh boy wild matsutake mushroom season in Maine from mid September- October. I’m 30 miles from Baxter Park. Never hiked up Mt Katahdin but did hike DoubleTop like 3 times. That place is just 3488 ft I thought for elevation and Katahdin hovers at a mile exactly. I heard about Knifes Edge once you get up there .
I had to pause the episode after your big decision to come on here and tell you that it made me emotional.
I wasn’t super into travel when I was younger but I wish I had done more of it before my migraine became chronic and has severely limited the things I can do.
This may sound weird coming from a stranger, but I’m really proud of you! I was just telling my dad that I think younger people should travel more and not worry about career as much (easier said than done and scary!)
You can always find a more “normal” job later in life when you feel you’re ready to move on, but I’m so happy you get to experience traveling- especially while your young and healthy 🎉
Also I loved the opening of this video- very relaxing ❤
I just wanted to let you know that I am learning about solutions for chronic pain.On pages 186-202 from the book the secret language of the body there are exercises to heal regulate your nervous system which helps in healing chronic pain. You can also find exercises like this on RUclips. Hope this helps!❤
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this. Wishing you all the best ❤
wow, good to see and hear you chose to do what you like and want to do first. God You
ps. next build a pullout kitchen, lets get rid of those bed stay yah, haha
been following you for some time and i can say you've grown as a person and everything you do too.
coming from eating salads from within your car to now being able to cook too, kudos for using your experience to improve na upgrade your home/ride
Good for you, can always do those things later and a job with kids. Now is the time to travel and explore. Wow that was a hike.
Well done! You seem so shy on your cousin’s videos; I was delightfully surprised that you’re not on your own channel. Your hair is stunning and healthy. As a retired teacher, I commend you for taking time out for yourself before starting full time work. You won’t have any trouble getting a job with that special ed credential. I loved your video and I subscribed!
Still definitely shy, but I feel more comfortable being on camera now. I am so glad I have the dual certification. Thanks for being here :)
I like that you are thinking things through. My daughter graduated college with two bachelors degrees and got hired teaching middle school at a public school in Arkansas. They paid for her to get her masters while she was teaching. I say that to say this….she started teaching at 22 and will be able to retire when she is 50 (28 years, full retirement) with full pension for life. So she will be funded for life to travel like you are doing in your 20’s, but you are not currently getting a pension. Food for thought. Keep doing what you enjoy
Hello Miss Berkowitz, You should plop a big beach towel on your bed when you prepare food. 😊
I feel you are making great decisions great path. I say this as graduated 2 year college went to work 46 years ago still at it. Did not stop and enjoy told myself that would come later now I don't have the energy to do things you are doing. Thanks for carrying the camera and bringing us along. I feel when you do work with kids you will have so much more experiences to offer because of what you are doing now while you are young and free of many responsibilitys.
What an amazing hike!! Thank you for sharing this with us!
I always thought you were educated and now you confirmed it. Follow your heart and live your dreams!
I'm so glad you'll be continuing your journey! Your videos are a joy to watch! 😊
Great job Sarah, enjoy all your videos, looking forward to the next one. Thank you for all you do.
Wow. What a hike. Fantastic views. Love the hiking hints. Thanks for the list of things to pack. Keep up the good work.
I love how far you've come, you seemed to open up from when we first saw you on your cousin's channel, I love it ❤
As a fellow teacher...you go! It's so smart for you to see that you will have plenty of opportunity and plenty of time to seize them.
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Only addition I’d add to your gear is a Space Blanket.
It folds up square. Looks like tinfoil.
Weighs nothing, but could provide you with shelter if you can’t get off the mountain.
Thanks for taking us on your travels!
Well done😊❤
Wow great vid Sarah ❤. You can always be a teacher later in life. Please keep on travelling and vlogging for now. For us😊
19:08 You're just tired, Sarah, while in a non standard kitchen. It's reasonable to make a mess like that within a small space without ample room to move. :)
Hi Sarah. I am enjoying watching your videos. Pls becareful on those steep hikes esp if you are alone out there. Talking from experience l fell down a canyon lucky l never hit my head. I enjoy watching your cousins videos ✌ too ❤ Take care and all the best. From Australia.
let hear it for gap years!!! a period of time when a student or adult takes a break from their studies or work to engage in activities that can help them grow personally and professionally.
What a great hike... thanks for sharing this 😊
Love watching your travels! I always wonder about your sunroof netting ~ no one’s ever tried to break into your car through it I hope!
you should read the book “Walden on Wheels.” It’s about a guy who went to university of buffalo and decided to travel to Alaska and live in a van after he graduated. I think you’d enjoy reading it.
Not at all what I pictured when I think of Maine. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Right? Maine has been one of my favorite states so far
Most people aren’t equipped to do what you’re doing , well they are until something goes wrong .
Usually that would be mechanical.
Do what you can while you can, the past is history, the future isn't promised and present is just that its a gift enjoy it
Recently retired teacher here. I have been a travel fanatic since my first international trip at the age of 2. I have been to over 65 different countries. I have a degree in hotel management, art history and finally education. I was 31 when I started teaching. I retired at 55. I have always loved travel. I am thankful that I put the time in to get a good pension because now I substitute teach when I feel like it to supplement my pension. I have enough money to travel and I am still able bodied enough to do lots of it! There is such a shortage of teachers in Canada that there is lots of work for retired teachers as subs. My advice is not to delay the responsible job for too long so that you can retire at a comfortable age and still be able to adventure!
I love your channel and watched it for ages, great content and its nice to see someone so young enjoy life explore and do new things. i have followed your cousin nikki for ages and again great videos, hope you get everything you want in life. as i said you deliver great content.
Sarah like all others say on there messages follow your heart and build up that life experience that you'll be able to project back to your future students and own family. Thanks for Sharing...
I think you made the right decision Sarah. Stay outta the rat race as long as you can! I wish I woulda done it sooner, but I plan to travel full time within the next year. I'm approaching fifty in a few years, and I wanna see the country before I'm too old, hiking being a big part of it. I had no idea Maine had places like that.
The middle of the woods is a better place to be, enjoy this time you have with the freedom you are enjoying. You could opt for a teaching job that is based online if you really want to combine both worlds.Prelude to getting a dog thrown in there?
My favorite part is when you said duh at 17:58 made me laugh because I totally wasn't expecting that lol
Katahdin 5269' "Greatest Mountain." Highest mtn in state of Maine. Sharp edge called Knife's Edge. You can hike over it and down. Couple looong steps. Don't want to fall. I've done summer ascents & winter ascent. Winter ascent have to ski in. Had F16 fly over at top and wave with wing. Also, a person in our group pulled a toboggan in with his gear to Chimney Pond. We used it for tobogganing down the access trail. The Ranger was coming up trail with snowmobile and there were 4 of us on toboggan careening down trail. She had to give way...lol. pulling a toboggan in, is NOT recommended. A expedition poke sled is much more user friendly.
So glad you will continue to travel Love watching your adventures
10:54 yes love this song. 😁😁. Couldn't tell what brand of sauce you got but I don't blame it for putting it back in the jar, that stuff's expensive.