Why I Had to Leave the USA
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Wow, this is such big news to share! It feels like the beginning of a very different chapter. Any guesses as to where I’m headed next? 😉
Sweden?
Yukon?
I’m guessing Britain, Canada or Poland.
Portugal
-Denmark, Norway, or Sweden?
I did what you do... all of it in the USA... born and raised in Ohio... 600,000 miles on two Nissan pickup trucks... Montana, Seattle, New Mexico, Nashville... six years in a 12x12 cabin on the Blackfoot River in Montana... friends everywhere... never married... no kids... no property... I'm 77 now. I listened to your story and your voice. You both heartened me and broke my heart.
When were you in Nashville? I wonder how the music scene started in that awesome country town!
You LIVED more days in America than most Americans. Most of us just work eat, sleep and pay the bills. May your life always be blessed.
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ― Oscar Wilde
I wanted to leave that so-called culture for something much better abroad when I was 12yrs old. Started traveling the world in my 20's, to find the perfect place for me. I'm there now, zero desire to return to the U.S. 50+ yrs living, working there was enough for me. I can no longer live among Americans, meaning, no moral compass, dumb as a rock outside their job, comfort zone dwellers for life. If you don't get out, you will eventually become one of them, and not even realize it. So, escape while you can!
'Most people die at twenty five, but aren't buried until they are seventy five' Benjamin Franklin
'The start stops most people' NFL coach Don Shula
She was working here, being a youtuber is not easy.
It’s been a beautiful time. I’m very lucky ❤
She experienced it as our ancestors did. When she got a taste of how the rest of us experience it, she rightfully turned away.
When good hearted people like Eva fall in love with our country, and decided to move here, we as a country become better for it. If it is truly your dream to live in the Western US, please do not give up on it. For many Americans, it is our dream as well. Good luck!
It is only a dream as you well said. Once you wake up to the reality.....
please do not move to the southwest. there is not enough water to support the hundreds of thousands of people moving here, please stop, people like you are destroying the very thing you look at such a beautiful opportunity. you are destroying the lives of everyone who is already here.Too many people pouring in too fast and driving up the cost of land and living. just stop, stay where you are at and make a good life there dont come here and ruin other peoples lives.
She didn't give up on her dream! Looks to me she did her research into buying form several states & then renting as possible. She concluded based on resources that Dream she wanted to buy was currently out of her reach!!! Seems to me she made reasonable decision based on her abilities & financial worth!!! 👌Good for you. 🙏 May God bless you!!!
@@qbw8834 the biggest issue is that it’s so many people’s dream. Much like living in a sky rise in NYC, or a beach front property in California, it’s not cheap because it’s a popular market with limited availability. Sadly, exclusivity makes it great but also expensive. If everyone could buy a $200,000 house there it would look just like every other suburb and its greatness would be lost.
Not all of us! I do/have lived in UT/ID/WY The laws, rules & taxes are crazy. Now the m*x*cns just want to pick a back yard
I truly and deeply feel for you! The cost of property is a massive issue for a lot of us who live here, too. 😕 "The land of the free and the home of the brave" is turning into the land of the ridiculously expensive and the home of the debt-slaves... 😟
But at least we can fund Ukraine and half of the rest of the world, right?
Debt slavery is still better than Orange Man, eh? Woops, why are you reading this? Get to work.
Boy ain't that the truth.... 🤦🇺🇸
Gasprices have been going out of control I have read online as an European. But grocery too. Inflation looks like out of control.
Since when were you free ? You were always controlled by corporations, lobbyists and zionists
Didn't you ever sense, the U.S. was one big illusion created by the very rich to temporarily impress ignorant Americans, ignorant foreigners, was never designed to last forever. Just serve a globalist agenda. I sensed that as a 10yr old back in the 1950's. I was right!
I traveled for work globally for over 30 years, and I've spent more time in hotels than my own home. Now I'm semi-retired and working at home. It's the best thing since sliced bread, I can have a aquarium, grow plants, walk around in my jammies, cook meals in a oven, and sleep in my own bed. You're still young and can hit the road again if you want, but as for me when people ask where I'm going on vacation in my old age the answer is home. 😁
Amen, brother!
Yes yes ❤
I looked into van life stuff - not for me. I have a vagabond spirit but don't want to fill water jugs, eliminate in a bucket, or worry where my mail goes. I have pets. I'm in planning stage of my third major life change, selling my house to move cross country. I'll be temporarily crashing with friends but will be buying my next base camp 😊
I like a mix, have a home base with all the amenities and then head out camping or traveling a fair amount. I'm into fish keeping and that does make traveling pretty hard.
I’m in the later stage of my career as well and spent a lot of time traveling for work, totally relate. People ask “why don’t you travel?” I have, I’ve seen a lot and now I just want to sit, relax and enjoy being with myself alone.
It’s ok to do nothing.
Your ability to listen to your gut, check in with your mental health, and let go of dreams that aren't realistic in the moment is something that, unfortunately, a lot of people don't have. It's such a gift. Good luck on your next journey
Thank goodness for people like you sharing this experience. I am in the final steps of my departure from the U.S to Portugal, because as a 33 year old American I too cannot afford to buy a house. I hope my travel with my Boxer is as seamless as yours and Vilks. Fingers crossed
oh I am sure people in Portugal just love Americans moving to their country to buy land and homes.....If you can not afford a home in the US you aren't trying hard enough.
Right? just come in and take someones back yard like the m*xcans do
Lots of Portuguese are having trouble finding affordable housing also!
Hello shadowplayer! I clearly don’t know you or what your financial situation is, but, I’m gonna ASSUME 😊 that you’ve done your research on this adventure of yours, because Portugal uses EURO, which is more expensive than the US Dollar. Also, buying a house there is not a easy process, add to that, the job situation. I suggest you research before you jump!
@@suecoelho467 Hence Im still in USA !
Travelling is not just about covering physical, external distances, but also about advancing along inner distances. Thanks you for the update and wishing you all the best for the coming steps Eva! 😊
Very brave of you to openly share your feelings and emotions Eva! I highly admire you for that. Good luck on the next part of your journey!
Thanks Huub, I appreciate you!
Hi Eva: I am 73 years old and I have been a traveler all my life. for work and personally. I have lived a bit harder than you have. I once calculated that I had slept on the ground with no tent for over 4000 nights probably more now. I worked in the woods as a contractor and eventually for the US Forest Service. I started pretty early in my teens doing this kind work fighting forest fires doing all kinds of jobs. By my 30's I needed a home base as you suggested you do. I bought a 7acre place near Eugene, Oregon. for $7000 and built a log cabin but it was not quite remote enough. I still own it but only visit it a bit. I finally ended up in Oregon on the Idaho boarder about 3 miles from Halfway, Or. I live in a place called Pine Town where 9 people live. I live right by and airport. It is 50 miles from the nearest small town and 150 miles from Boise, ID. I have and airplane a Cessna 170 that is great to go out to back country airports inside wilderness areas.. I have about 30 million acres of wilderness out my back door and can get into it very quickly and can stay as long as I want. Fortunately I learned early how to navigate off trail before GPS and spend most of my time in wilderness off trail and love to sleep on the ground so I can look up at the stars. My roots are in a very rural place that is much like Northern Idaho, Western Montana and Western Wyoming. I had an off shore sail boat a Swan 36 and sailed in the Caribbean and all over the east coast but I sold it last year, it was a great time but I was ready to move on. I have always lived in Oregon I'm a 5th generation Oregonian on both side so really have deep roots here. I love being as far east as I can be in Oregon. Can share with you all kind of places where you can find some nice places you could live and spend less that $200 to set up something you could like. They are very remote, but you have most the skills to live this way. It takes stocking up, growing a garden and not having a big grocery store near by. I go to my cupboard, freezer or root seller to deicide what is for dinner. I have tricks to have a good garden and be able to be gone a few weeks at a time. I only discovered you a few weeks ago and have enjoy your RUclips posts. Glad to share and answer your questions if you like. Good Luck ET
Thanks for your contribution. How did the water/electricity/gas supply work for you?
Sorry I don't really understand you question. @@GuaShow
Sounds pretty good and is defently the only way to keep out the coming NWO prison!
@@user-kc6ve2kj6t I guess the question was if you live off grid or not. How do you have water, electricity etc
One of my favorite places that I vacationed was for a night or two in a rented RV at a campsite in the Oregon high desert. I remember taking a packed lunch, portable chair, book, and my dog to a large golden meadow nearby with scattered pine trees and spending several hours in one spot just decompressing.
I don't know where (or if) I might still have any of my notes from that trip, so I doubt I could figure out where I was precisely enough to return one day, but it's a fond memory at least.
I am an American and I’ve accepted that I probably will not own house in my city. I’ll have to move to a very small city or out of the country. You pretty much addressed why many people here live with roommates, with their parents or even in their cars. The American dream no longer includes a house the last 20 years or so 😂😂. I really enjoy your adventures and can’t wait to see where you will end up next
Moving to a small town doesn’t really help either. Housing prices there are catching up and the jobs pay crap. That’s why people leave them to begin with.
Republicans killed it.
@craigsilver9 No insult intended: But If you are an American and is over 55 today, a man with out any severe disabilities and don't own a house, IMO, is because you didn't want to do so.... unless u lived in a very expensive city.
I came to the US with $1,032 in 1980 as a 20 yr old ... got cheated $700 when I tried to buy a used Gran Turino car... so I was left with $332.
I worked 2 jobs, went to school, slept on the floor of a friend apartment, ate ramen with the cheapest hotdog as meat and today I have 3 properties and a retirement income of $4k+. I am not bragging. I came to the US legally. And I am not a very smart person, non-white, just average, used no drugs or alcohol, no family here in America to help me, no US gov't assistance, always paid my taxes, etc
IMO, The American dream is still very much ALIVE for those who want it, so I feel like you don't know what you are saying, when u say the American dream is not available. I am speaking out as I think too many people like yourself are pushing the wrong narrative.
Once again no insult intended: But I would love to hear, how life has treated you, that you have loss or gave up on the opportunities to do better for yourself.
ps: 65 upticks on you comment, I predict I will get maybe 5 upticks and 500 downticks. What u think?
BTW: The Red hat I have owned since 2010 and my handle and my photo is not Political in any way.
@@nocturnalrecluse1216 lmao, you need a history lesson
@@nocturnalrecluse1216 i live in California, a state that's been overwhelmingly democrat for decades. We literally have the worst and most expensive housing market in the country..... The average price of a house in my county of Santa Cruz is around a minimum of 800k, and we're talking like a 2 bed 1200 sq/ft in the hood.
Thank you for giving us a chance Eva. Americans are bombarded with how awful we're all supposed to be, and how awful our country is, it can get painful to read sometimes. While we're not perfect, no place is really, we do have some kindness and decency left in us, and you help to show that while you were here. Sorry for all of the big trucks, not sorry for the beautiful people you met and the awesome places you saw. Many blessings for you friend, be safe, and I hope you and Vilk find your little part of paradise in this world, wherever it may be.
I hear you with all of that. It's not us the people of America that has given us a bad name, it's our war mongering, imperialistic government that has. The American people hate it as much as the rest of the world.
Agreed. We have issues, like any other people and places do! The rental issues are understandable, but I really appreciate how nice this channel was to see some really lovely places and kind people!
Much agreed.. im fascinated by other states, countries, cultures, and I love people. So seeing comments about how awful we "all" are is just gut wrenching. Seeing someone appreciate our beauty is so nice for a change ❤
nah, this country is disgusting. mainly the people. i'm in USA. n anyone who says that stuff is just speaking facts.
if it's gotten to this "awareness" point where people are now "leaving" because of it. man, that just SPEAKS VOLUMES on everything i'm saying.
f USA. F the PEOPLE of USA (including myself. I'm part of the problem, sadly, I'm not gonna be like hey every American sucks EXCEPT ME, yah not like that, if I'm gonna bash on this trash country, it's all the way, how it should be, truthfully said) it truly is a disgusting country. n people should not "want" to move here and absolutely try to escape it (if they are stuck here).
the SECOND i get out of this trash country, I'm destroying my passport willingly and "denouncing" this trash citizenship.
NEVER been a proud American, never will be, this trash country could DEPORT me anywhere, n I'd take it. revoke this trash citizenship and just be a nobody in this world for all i care, it'd still be better than being an "American" FACTS!
America is trash. I know from a first person perspective. I live this trash country and it's trash people daily. I'll be the first to tell you, why the "world" makes fun of USA. yup, reason to it. n they SHOULD. USA is a f'en joke.
No one’s perfect but you’re pretty f bad. Those telling you that are absolutely correct. Kudos to them
I will miss you Eva. The western USA will miss you.
@@-officialEvazuBeck. and I’ve got a surprise for you p.o.s. Scammer
Eva, you can be anywhere on the planet and we are there with you too. Go and find your home, just keep us in the loop.
The western capitalist housing crisis seems to have no solution. Regulation is required and the building of social housing
I agree but gotta say Im sad
the big time spoiled brat energy in this video, get a real job
I traveled around the world for 3.5 years out of a backpack. Towards the end it sorta lost its purpose. Everywhere I went was new and exciting but there was noone there who "knew" me to share it with. There is a lot to be said for having roots, a place to call home... your own shower. My transition from fulltime backpacker to regular everyday life took me a bit by surprise. It will be interesting to see what this is like for you. All the best to you.
When I worked in CORPORATE AMERICA, I was a "Road Warrior" for some time. I understand how constant travel can become quite a grind. For years all that I used (clothes, hygiene products, snacks, computer) I carried on my shoulder or in my hand. The constant rotation of hotel to rental car to office to restaurant to hotel to car to airplane is dizzying. While I was in a lot of cities, I can't tell you much about them, because I was working all of the time, not sightseeing.
At first, I was excited to be flying in an airplane. Towards the end of my work there, getting on an airplane was no more exciting than getting on a city bus! I am very happy that that part of my life is over!
I agree. It's fun for about the first two years. I'm going on 6 years of being a "road warrior", and I'm to the point where going to the airport is almost repulsive to me.
I agree with you! I once had a field service engineer job in my mid 20s. I would fly out from home on a Monday. Spends two weeks away and like you said worked a lot more than when I worked in my home city. Anyway, I realized within 6 months of that working life that there was no way I wanted to continue that type of job. I moved on. Don't miss it a bit!
Six (6) years is a LONG time to be living like that! It is NOT healthy. I gained 50 lbs. of fat and eight (8) inches on my waist! If I hadn't gotten out when I did, I KNOW that MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION was coming.
Best of luck to you. 🤗@@jag8926
I retired 19 yrs ago after 28 yrs of flying 20+ weeks/yr. I retired with 5 million FF miles…after burning them on upgrades for 10 yrs. You can’t get me on an airplane these days. I’ll sail to Hawaii before I fly.
My supervisor knew that I had a cellphone and a laptop, therefore I had NO EXCUSE not to get my usual office work done even when I was travelling. On top of all of that, I had to create my own Power Point presentations to go with the talks that I gave to every customer in every city that I travelled to. I did NOT have a secretary, so if I didn't create it, I didn't have it!@@Movieman1965
Eva, There has been a lot going on in the world during the last four years and even for a settled person that takes its toll. As a traveller, these things would hit even harder. As a loyal viewer I personally do not have any expectations of you other than that you do what is best for you at any given time and that your journey takes you closer to a happier reality, shorter or longer term. As your immediate destination appears to be Europe I do hope you can spend a restorative holiday season with family and friends. Thank you for being real and thoughtfully communicating your decision-making and struggles. I look forward to seeing what’s next for you no matter what you do. You go girl!
What a kind response to Eva. I hope she reads it. I wish her the best as well. It would have been nice for her to live in the United States, but it may be that this journey leads her to a better place than here.
Ditto ❤
Don’t give up, Eva. Things change. You never know when you’ll get the opportunity to revisit an old dream.
She will be back. It is no picnic in Europe either.........
Hey Eva. This video wouldn’t be more relatable for me. My family and I are traveling around the US in our self-converted school bus. We’ve looked at buying land with a small house everywhere here but as you stated, it is impossible to afford. We’re traveling around the US for the short term then heading abroad to look for an awesome place with kind people. Best of luck to you!
Vaya con dios, Eva. Thank you for sharing your adventure so that we could feel part of our journey. Hope you will share your continuing life adventures with us.
Eva...what is profound about your video is that you have not said anything groundbreaking...the fact that you need a home base, mental health, housing crisis, etc. What is groundbreaking (and it is unfortunate) is that you realize it and share it. So good for you! Godspeed my virtual friend...Godspeed.
Can you comprehend how precious you are? How cherished you, oddessey, doggie, and your adventures are?!? We are living vicariously through you!! 👍
Chuck, try to get out a little more dude
Eva you can settle down knowing you haven’t missed out on anything in life. You have gone and shown people places they would never have seen on their own. You’re an inspiration & breath of fresh air. You can set down roots wherever with a plethora of experiences & knowledge. Don’t give up on your dream or settle for less than your heart desires. The location is just that, a location. It’s what you do with it and I’m sure you will do great things wherever it may be. I am a new subscriber & I look forward to seeing where you go & what you do. I’m sure it will be nothing short of inspiringly amazing.
This my first time watching you. I can hear how much you love USA. Thank you. As a fellow journeyman in life, I wish you best of luck wherever you are.
Eva, as an American citizen living in Bulgaria I can only recommend that you check it out. I love it here, the people, the food, the nature. A different alphabet and language is challenging but doable, beautiful properties for as little as €100k. A suggestion and nothing more.
Eva is from Poland, Im sure she knows about Bulgaria. But I agree, its beautiful mountain country and close to greece or turkey for perfect summer vacation.
Romania too😊❤
@@cris-mm I was going to recommend Romania too. Such beautiful mountains with very few people living in the mountains there
@@Mixonikjust returned from the region after over a year. Had to leave the core schengen areas of europe with a US passport and went to turkey. To my surprise it ended my most favorite place to visit...it was winter.
I'm moving to Bulgaria next year and am looking forward to it. It seems like such a beautiful place!
All that travel in the US, and you never made it to Colorado? You're always welcome, HQ here. You had my Mother and I captivated before she passed of Cancer. She lived through you doing the things she couldn't at the time. You're productions will always have a place in our hearts.
I am really sorry about your mum but this is such a sweet comment to leave. I wish you healing and all the best. Xx
🙏🏼
Sorry for your mother ❤
You speak for so many who are either ill, unable to travel, and I am so glad to hear that you and your mother got to have some joy watching EVA She does bring joy blessing
Joining many in praying for comfort for you and your family.
I just found you. Keep us updated. Best of luck to you!!
I just came across your video and I wish you the very best for your future plans and look forward to see where and what you will do next. Safe travels and take care of yourself and rest.
I feel you. The American dream has become inaccessible for most Americans too.
Yeah for those who don't want to work!!!!! Most people just wanna milk of the goverment or they wanna have this dream life like Eva. Well the unfortunate thing is most people don't get the luxury life style of being a youtuber or not having to go to a 9-5. Wake up man, stop thinking everyone should feel bad for you because you wanna live a life that doesn't contribute to society and that we should make it to where you can be who you wanna be and live in the conditions you wanna live in!!!!!! GET A JOB!!!!!
Buying a house isn't actually part of the American dream they lied to us about. It is a byproduct of having a successful and free life.
Nope, you have to work hard. Not many willing to do that nowadays.
@@bullhead900 That's exactly right! It's always been like that at any era.
Correct and that's why we are being flipped by authoritarians who promise something for nothing to gain power@@bullhead900
I feel USA lost an incredible woman. I am sad as a USA citizen to lose someone like you with talent, gifts, energy, kindness and compassion to Europe or wherever you go. I love your incredible videos. If per chance, USA gets a second chance I will be cheering....love your YT channel.
cool
Nah.
At the mean time, we are getting more and more illegal immigrants crossing the border every minutes. 🤣🤣🤣
We don't care
good for her for calling out air bnb as a scam
The new American dream is getting out of America
I am in love with you since you uploaded your first video. Whatever you do, be happy, be what you are!
you have put into a year that most people only see in a life time.Or even several life times. Thank you for sharing with us! And may God bless you in your new adventures.
Excited to see where you end up Eva!
@@ozibits3444 nobody cares
Pregnant.
Lovely, beautiful, safe, clean and gentle Canada hopefully.
On mars i can be your hostess👽
... in a rut, like most of us.
I read an interesting article about digital nomad fatigue. After about 4 years people tend to burn out. Away from family and friends. Not really anywhere long enough to make more than superficial contact with locals. The only people you really connect with are other digital nomads. A lot of them end up settling down in places like southern Europe or Oz. And while they still travel for maybe 3 months a year their followers tend to get upset that they have deviated from "the way". But hats off to you. 6 years! Golly gosh. After 15 days bike packing my cozy apartment with it's own toilet and shower starts to look really attractive lol.
Hahahaha! "After 15 days bike packing my cozy apartment with it's own toilet and shower starts to look really attractive lol." Hahahaha!
Thank you for sharing your life. I am a better person for knowing of you, and I am proud of you for everything you have done, I hope someday you will find your home here in the US, but more importantly that you are able to find a place you can call home, that gives you peace.
Thank you for all you have done, and I really felt it when you said the end of an era. I can identify with that feeling I drove 1.2 million miles before I had a health crisis.
I got sick and my wife ended up having liver failure due to an autoimmune disease it took place over the matter of just 30 days. She got a transplant at the last second and is doing okay, and my health has improved greatly. I guess that I wanted to say as a fan of your work, I definitely understand how life can change. I wish and pray for all the best for you.
thank you for displaying that you are not invincible and being open with us in ways that so many struggle with, it was nice to watch your content as you have progressed. My wife and I wish for you the very best, and we look forward to seeing future content.
For now just recharge and do what you need to do, we will be here when you're new videos come out and we look forward to any future content. You are always welcome here.
Was just in North Carolina last month working, wish I had seen this earlier and had the opportunity to meet you. Hope everything works out for you.🙏🏻🇺🇸💯🤙🏻
What a loss for North America... What an amazing gurney, what a fabulous, fun, goddess of a woman. Where ever the winds take her, it will be a gift for those whos lives she touches along the way. Most certainly, she has touched the hearts of all on this continent.
I agree, it would have been nice to have Eva become a North American! I feel the loss!
whens the proposal coming brother hahaha
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I went through this same process. Back packing everywhere-> living abroad for years -> suddenly yearning for a home base. While your life will look slower now, you'll have such a deep and rich appreciation for it. You spent years appreciating other's homes. Now you'll get to find the beauty in yours. Embrace the shift, it's just you growing
I relate to this. I spent more than a year without a home travelling Europe and the Caribbean, and after years of moving and travelling I just felt this urge to create a home for myself. My life is a lot more predictable right now, and I went from living in the fast lane to creating a whole different lifestyle, but it’s everything I need and more. That’s the beauty of life. It’s cyclical. Every new phase brings about new lessons and experiences. I’m very happy to be in this place where I am at.
Beautiful!
Things changé! ❤❤❤❤❤
I had been travelling for 35 years in my profession as an intl. Management consultant. Now I look for two places: one in Germany in summer and the other in my wife's country Cameroun!
I love it! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
It’s sad I only found your channel now, being a California resident we could have shared some interesting experiences. Don’t give up on your dreams, there’s always a way! I did the polar opposite to you. I lived in Central Europe and at one point in time wanted to settle down in Bratislava. I loved it so much! I’m going to enjoy following you and seeing where your life’s journey takes you next. Blessings & gratitude! 💕🙏🏻
Eva, you are one of the world's TOP female solo travellers. A rare combination of courage, self-dependency, confidence and hardwork, you can literally achieve anything in life and live alone at any place you wish to. My bestest wishes for your upcoming chapter of solo adventures, in some new regions of the globe. 😊👍🏻
@@suzanneblaylock9598REALLY?!?!
Every person with wanderlust still needs a home. Hope you find what you need, Eva! We'll enjoy whatever adventures you post!
Thank you 🙏🙏
Best of both worlds.
@@evazubeck You are so full of it.
Good for you! Your a brave, beautiful, strong woman! You have been living a mobile life some only dream about. I live in the US and totally understand the price of living here is pretty insane! I have lived in a trailer most of my life. I also camp and hike soo much that i use a sleeping bag on my bed instead of a blanket lol. You can still bring home the outdoors in small ways. Stability is important. We do change as we age. I'm 43yrs old and my wants and likes have changed numerous times in my life. Just go with the flow!! Trust your heart! Always stay in touch with your family and friends! Tomorrow is not promised. God bless ya! Hope you find what your looking for and what you deserve! Homeward bound!
I grew up in the West. I love it here. I'm very much a Cowboy; but I agree with you it's way too expensive. I have always dreamed of owning a small ranch in the pines. It will never happen.
This feels like losing a friend and a pet. I hope you find peace wherever you go. Please don’t leave us hanging . Stay in touch with us all. ❤
A pet? Lmaoo
Congratulations on listening in so well to what you need. The journey always continues twists and turns that can be surprising and rattling but also joyful and full of new discoveries! Peace to you and thanks for sharing this all with us!
New to your channel and I just adore you! You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for making this channel and allowing us to go along on your journey 🙏 Sometimes I get so bogged down with life and feel like there’s just one - boring - way to live it, which isn’t really living right? It’s so good to see someone that’s stepping outside the box and taking advantage of this life and showing that there is a different way, a more fulfilling adventurous way, to live. Keep doing what you’re doing girl, live it up for the people like me who are too afraid or unable due to life’s circumstances to take that step. ✊
Hello my beautiful friend Eva , what a blessing to me , my spirit , my soul to watch your videos. Forgive me but over last couple years or so I’ve watched only a few but here lately , perhaps because where I’m now at in my life I have rediscovered your videos , your trips here in America. For me they were both heart warming and inspirational. I currently live in southern Indiana ( Midwest ) and have never visited out west :( watching your videos , your joy , struggles have not only reminded me of myself but also rekindled my spirit to “ live again “ :) there is much I would like to speak , express perhaps later time. Thank you !!!
Sadly Eva, ALL of us face this same personal issue in our lives. We mature, become wiser, and find a need to have a place to call home. Someplace permanent. Luckily you made this determination still in your youth.
Strangely, I found just the OPPOSITE in finding someplace to live. I lived in London. I lived in Switzerland. But, as an American, I found EVERYTHING to be SO EXPENSIVE in Europe. Buying a house was VERY expensive. But HALF the size as comparable in the US.
Your specific issue is more complicated, hence the cost, because you wanted land. Lots of land. If you tried to duplicate all that acreage with a house in Europe, you will find it even MORE expensive. So our dreams need to become more realistic and practical. As for Odyssey, the solution was actually simpler. Sell it. Buy a US, up dated, up graded version of Odyssey. They sell the same model and make in the US. But if Europe is where you think you can feel you are home, then you have your answer.
I wandered around Europe, North, and West Africa, USSR and the USA for about 8 years, back in the 1970s, no mobiles, internet, etc so a very haphazard but wonderful times. I can understand the need to find a fixed point in one's life I ended up back in my home country, and I still traveled but on shorter more organised trips. By organised trips I mean I knew where I was going. Wherever you put down roots I wish you every happiness, though I will be surprised if you lose the urge to travel. The very best of luck young lady.
That sounds awesome, I travel around the usa a fair amount and I always wonder what it would have been like before smartphones or gps
I only had one rule arrive in a town or city by 6pm so I could get my bearings before it got dark. Other than that it was just a case of what would happen next. Too old to really travel now but if I did I would leave the phone at home and just set off. Enjoy your traveling, a great way to find out about your true self, strengths, and limitations. @@shawnparenteau9395
I’d like to know more about your story sir @ba-gg6jo
click bait title booooooooooooooooooOOOoooring.
@@p.chuckmoralesesquire3965 ive noticed it's a fad now to title van-life vids with a title that hints at disillusionment with van-life, it's probably proven to get more clicks.
Dear Eva, you're a lovely friend surrogate here on YT, sorry to hear about your mental health, I hope it will get better soon, the world can unfortunately be pretty f****d up and it's quite normal that your mind reacts with distress to distressful situations but please don't forget that you're pretty amazing so don't allow any creepy crap to convince you otherwise. Your videos have been a mental health relief for many of us much more than any regular service in the market so may it all come back when you need it the most. Take care 💪🩷
I have enjoyed watching the videos of your travels in North America. Good luck with the next phase of your life!
Mange takk for fine ord. Blir hyggelig å se deg tilbake til Europa 😊
Enjoying your video. This is the 2nd one I am watching. I had left Korea a year before my graduation to travel and volunteer many many moons ago somehow my Spanish got me a job in Latin America... long story short now I live in Florida selling real estate. Bitter sweet I exchanged my nomad sprit to stable job. Your story inspired me and at the time took me back to some of memories! Safe travels!
Good luck Eva! I wish you well on your journey. Don’t worry so much, eventually you will find the destination. We all do.
Im so sorry it didn't work finding a home base in the U.S. i wish you well on your next journey. Its funny , as I would love to leave the U.S. due to the same financial reasons and the political climate. You are a very courageous, beautiful being. Honor and Respect.
Spoken as a true ignoramus who’s never even visited another country let alone lived in one. I urge you to go it will be hilarious watching you
spoken as a true maga maggot.@@huitrecouture
There is an area in the north central US called the Driftless area. It's an area that was missed by the glaciers thousands of years ago. It is located in parts of the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and even Illinois. If you're not aware of it, I strongly urge you research it and maybe check it out . Beautiful nature,wide open spaces and reasonably price housing.
Always useful , or relevant feelings, experiences , situations from you. Thank you I’d love to keep learning how & where & why you find more affordable lifestyle / housing / land/ home bases to choose from.
I think it is very sweet that you are taking home an U.S. accent!! We all chase the dream of buying a home here. Good luck to you and your sweet boy. I really enjoyed watching you roam my neck of the woods N. Idaho / Montana.
Eve I have been following you for the past 5 years and you had a great impact on my life. Seeing you changing from one dream to an other makes me feel confused but it shows me how courage you are. Sometimes I feel like I wanna change my dream (or the path that I have chosen) but I just don't have enough courage to admit that to myself. Good luck in every step you take.
Ditto to so many of you. As a lifelong Montana resident it’s so sad to see many of our native residents no longer able to live here. We would have loved to call you a neighbor Eva - you seem to embody the Montana spirit! For more on the housing crisis and affordability crisis consider reading this great book: Billionaire Wilderness by Justin Farrell.
Billionaires and California to blame
@@realisticthought1781 The US has 700 billionaires. I can't imagine 700 people can ruin an entire huge state like Montana just because they are rich.
There is something different in you in this video. You are CALM. I love it. I've been following your journey for years and I think you found peace inside. 💚
If you're wanting nature at an affordable price. Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, parts of Tennessee (to a lesser extent) and across Appalachia are affordable. The problem with a lot of Western states is that a lot of people, especially rich people from California, also want to live there. Idaho is a prime example of what you're seeing. In the US there are a lot of ridiculously expensive pockets but if you're willing to live in the cheaper (less "glamorous") parts of the country. There are actually places you can afford. The Midwest is also a cheap place to live, Dubuque Iowa is a pretty and inexpensive part of the state. It's also currently a seller's market across the country so that doesn't help.
Eva, uwielbiam Cię oglądać, słuchać i wiem, że na pewno Twoje nowe życie będzie równie ciekawe jak to, które masz już doświadczone. Być może zatrzymasz się w Polsce, ale gdziekowliek to będzie, tam będziesz razem z olbrzymim bogactwem wewnętrznych zasobów, które są Twoją kreacją. Ściskam
“We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” -T.S. Eliot
Thanks for sharing, hope you have no worries moving forward, good luck with it👍
I just found your channel by accident, you are an amazing person, have a great soul, and a very nice wandering star of life. Definitely subbed, who would not? I really love your passion for life and all its opportunities. Sicily in Europe is a perfect place, its central, lots to do, has amazing country side, beautiful mountains, fantastic culture, friendly, and some of the beautiful authentic style homes are very cheap to buy. Skiing is a never far away on a flight, and surrounded by all the beautiful places in Europe...may I say the weather is lovely and warm most of the year, the food is out of this world, and I know you will enjoy lots of peace and quiet there with little crime. That is my suggestion.. Good luck.God Bless you Eva!
Thank you so much for the unique view and perspective of our country! It was great having you here. Whether you come back someday or follow your life's ambitions somewhere else, we look forward to the videos of your new adventures and wish you the very best!
Eva....this is your impact....I am here, mourning the departure of someone I have never met. Don't get me wrong. I am very happy for and inspired by your ability to honor your introspection. Safe travels, as always, Eva.
Mourning?? 😳
Thank you Eva for sharing your adventures with us. I wish you could stay here in the USA. I know how hard it is to buy property in the US. It's to expensive for me here too, but I have to stay here as a citizen. I hope you find your perfect life in the future.
I'm a new subscriber, I've only seen a couple of your videos. I was so sad to see you leave, not sure exactly why... you provide great content and while i live in western U.S. (Colorado) I don't always get to travel where you went. It felt like saying goodbye to a friend move away watching this...I know sort of crazy. I will for sure keep watching. Best of luck to you.
What a wonderful pleasure it has been to have you traveling in the USA. You opened our eyes to some of our own country in a very positive way. Just know that many Americans feel the same way you do with the costs of living and buying is so expensive. Very understandable feelings indeed. Thank you and I look forward to you showing us new and different dreams God Speed EVA USA will miss you.
Znasz powiedzenie " wszędzie dobrze , ale w domu najlepiej "? Niezwykle emocjonalny ten odcinek taki pachnący jesienią. Greetings from Poland.
Alaskan here, I feel ya. I love my country, and I love the nature here. However, this is not a good place to raise children, sustain a business, and the education and healthcare are really poor, so my wife and I must leave in order to provide the best life for our children. Thank you for highlighting the beauty of our special nation. I wish you all the best in your travels.
God bless you on your journey & adventures in this life 🔥
I only found your channel about five months ago. When I was younger I travelled the West every year when I could take long vacations. While I visited many of the areas you did, your explorations were fascinating and very different than most. You truly explored the outer world and at the same time your inner world which makes you so unique. I too searched to find a living area in the northwest but due to health issues found an affordable cabin in the southwestern desert. Continue to trust your intuition and inner callings, it will lead you to where you need to be. I love the beginning of the video seeing you walk on the beach in bare feet with Vilk. What a lucky pup. Looking forward to watching your vids from the beginning. Blessings on your continued travels within and through life.
Thanks for sharing these challenges, I think they make you more relatable knowing we all have things that sometimes do not go the way we wanted. Hoping for the best whatever it may be!
The experiences you experienced will last a lifetime. We welcome you back to America anytime. Wishing you the best and a bright future. God blessings be upon you.
As a North American, I have been a global nomad since I was 4 yrs old...spanning my life over Asia, Europe, North America and Northern Africa. I am now 44 yrs old. I have built my career in the most fascinating, highly competitive Asian countries in my 20s and 40s. I have lived in jungles. I have lived very interesting chapters that are vastly different from each....but like you, the "settling" roots started to creep in around 2020 for me. It's the strangest feeling..to want to settle down. However, I think my "book of life" is telling me that it might be one of the most pivotal chapters of my life.
I'm sorry to hear you're not staying in America, but I can totally understand your reasons. Many of my friends have had a similar realization concerning the price of land here, and even if you do end up buying something, the property taxes can become a burden over time. I hope you will return some day !
Our loss is Europe's gain! We are less without you. Thank you for sharing your travels and allowing many in this country to better appreciate what we have. Good luck in your future!
I just ran across your channel Eva while watching videos in Armenia. I must say, you have me hooked. I wish you the very best. May your travels be safe and productive.
I love my western US. I grew up going on massive road trips throughout all of the western states. I’m so sorry you had to abandon that dream. I have as well. Even as an American I can’t afford anything anywhere I actually want to settle.
Airbnb has had the same effect in Australia. I’m in Tasmania and I’ve never seen homelessness here like the last 5 years. Rents have gone through the roof. We have a big tourism industry and many cashed-up people visit and then return here paying big dollars for property pushing prices up out of the reach of locals.
mainland tourists mostly - seachangers, treechangers, and those who don't like having scorching hot summers.
Bothwell is my favourite😅.
“Homelessness” is nearly all caused by addiction and untreated mental illness. Not Airbnb.
yes agree I am on the Goldy and Airbnb is crazy here.
@@freeagent8225 nice little spot up there, with plenty of history if you’re into golf, astronomy and old buildings!
I left America in October to live with my wife and daughter in their native Philippines. I would have never been able to retire in the U.S. I retired in the Philippines at age 54.
The PI is a third world hellscape
I’m planning on retiring at 58 and moving to the Philippines. I would have to keep working to 65 if I stay here. I have too many friends dying before they retire. I believe we’re meant to do more than pay bills and Die.
@@jeremyking3986
They aren’t, but you are
Stay blessed and happy where ever you are ❤.
I'm a US citizen, that lived and worked outside of the US for 13 years. It was a great adventure, but internally I knew when it was time to get off the train. Same thing, tired of my things being in storage, tired of not having a permanent dwelling, and being able to work with my hands in my own garage/house/yard. One thing I can tell you from my own experience, sometimes it's best to disengage, and then recenter your focus and goal setting. Going home will be a great thing, and you've accomplished an immense amount for all of your travels, be proud of it. The US is certainly expensive...but...it's also somewhere you can can re-assert your life, when you are in a position to. Love to have you back here, but please, take the time to re-invest in yourself, your homeland, and your people. You'll know when it's time for a change after that.
I've lived out of the USA for decades. There is no way I could afford to move back. I'm thinking of retiring in Laos or Paraguay.
I could never go back to the US of A that exists today. People are full of lies, conspiracies, really rather weird beliefs, and extremism. Is there anything American that actually works? I cant see anything from over here in very, very civilized Europe.
Sounds like mensplaining things to women. You can't tell her what to do, something like re-invest in yourself, your homeland, and your people. It's not up to you to tell her what to do and whether she should invest in "her homeland" or "her people."
Praying all goes well for you. Love watching your stories. Yes having a home base does come when you get older. The cost of living has went up dramatically here in the US since the pandemic. Hope to see more of your videos soon.
I love your honesty. With yourself and your viewers. I wouldn't say you're giving up on your dream. Dreams are what you desire for best quality of life. Even if it's not here in the states. There's a quote I heard that applies so much to what you've said about how you described your life here:
" sometimes we find ourselves in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, we find ourselves"
I admire you I hope you find your way and your view becomes clear and all things work out the best that they can. I hope that you find your home and connect with your loves again.
Sorry we could not be your home. Thank you for showcasing the beauty within the USA. We are not perfect, never have been, but will strive to be better. Blessings to you. Few in our country can say they dipped a toe in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. I’ve done it and now you have. Be well. Your follower from Virginia, USA.
Please come explore more of the eastern USA sometimes ❤
North Michigan is way better winters than Wyoming. Lived both. She would enjoy the northern half of the lower peninsula (nw michigan is its own like norcal, many hours away from detroit!)
meh, she's right the Western States are where its at. Basically from the Rockies west, including up through Canada.
@@jeffk464 I just meant she should come see the eastern states too!
It's obvious she never had any plans of ever living in the United States. There are many very reasonable and cheap states to live in including West Virginia. She's full of it
@dertythegrower I live in Eastern Idaho, and it has some of the worst winters in the entire country. I've talked to people from Wisconsin who say the winters there are more mild than in Eastern Idaho.
Love your story and views of the beauty of the West as well as your views on finances, your emotional state, et al. Thank you for visiting and all the best to you and your home search in your native Poland!!👍♥
Air bnb has ruined it for ALOT of countries. Rural nsw australia has very little options for rentals. I ended up homeless for 5 weeks living in tents with my hubby and 5kids a year ago. I was with social housing and still ended up homeless
Is sad to see you go, you always present your stories in such fascinating and captivating way. Thank you for all you’ve shared! I hope you can find that place your seeking for 🙏🏼
No problem... It is well known by psycology that this feeling is a female trait. Nothing wrong with you. plainly Natural
Yeah, property prices in the U.S. are completely insane right now, part of the reason there is so much homelessness. Best wishes for you wherever you may settle.
The UK is even worse, those styles of property with land would cost at least double those prices. Mind you it is mainly because we don't have a great deal of available land.
It is the same in Europe re property prices ....... this problem needs to be tackled
I think it’s because the Fed kept interest rates very low for a long time, and the banks leveraged themselves to the hilt. RE prices are unsustainable. Boomers are rapidly downsizing. The largest generation is exiting the RE market. RE is on its way down. I’d be selling now while I could still get my equity out of it.
They're bonkers everywhere.
@@Tom-tk3du It's the same over here in Europe and down in NZ. Grandparents of a friend bought some retirement-homes (to rent out) in Spain for ~USD125000 each. They're now rated at over a million. It's crazy. The house i wanted to buy in NZ went from NZD275000 to NZD1250000 in 7 years.
When looking up at what you want to achieve, don’t forget to look down once in a while to see how far you’ve climbed. You’ve achieved a lot - the huge following of this RUclips channel, for example. That took real talent and initiative. You are awesome at being you, Eva zu Beck, and nobody will ever be better at it! Good luck to you as you sort things out. I look forward to your 2024 videos!
Eva... whatever u do, stay safe n healthy, stay calm n we wish u the best❤❤❤
I have enjoyed being a part of your journey through America. As an American I am so sorry that you could not make roots here. You and your pretty smile and outgoing personality and your many adventures you have shared with us will be so missed.