Solo Female Travels Full Time and Lives In A Minivan | Finding a FREE private oasis on Baker Lake!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @vynidalopes251
    @vynidalopes251 3 года назад +1

    I ❤️ how you often tell Joey that he’s a handsome boy and that you ❤️ him. Beyond sweet 🥰🥰🥰

  • @travels360
    @travels360 3 года назад +33

    Thanks for your videos. I found you about a year ago when I was searching for van build videos. It was an older one where you talked about how to remove the seats out of your van. At that time I had a lot of health issues, very little income and no vehicle. Now I am proud to say that my health has improved, I have a great income, a vehicle and money in savings. I have watched you all this time and I want you to know what an inspiration you have been. Because of you I am closer to my goal and you kept me inspired. I thought, if she can do it so can I. Thanks to you and Joey :)

  • @FindingMyMuse
    @FindingMyMuse 3 года назад +4

    Hey great tip on Aveda leave in…so good! 🤩🤩

  • @vanjoy1974
    @vanjoy1974 3 года назад +5

    You are half my age and twice as brave. Whenever I doubt my decision to travel and live out of my van in October I watch you. You give me the courage to keep going with my dream. Thanks 😊

  • @vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436
    @vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436 3 года назад +2

    Loving the sweet campers that let you know they were leaving

  • @li-nickels
    @li-nickels 3 года назад +7

    yay! coffee with Chantelle and Joey!

  • @lesliepolicastro8368
    @lesliepolicastro8368 3 года назад +6

    A quick and inexpensive fix for your back window cover is the dollar store sells foam board, get two and a roll of duck tape. Just cut to size, not beautiful but it will give you privacy. Stay safe dear one, love to Joey!❤️❤️

  • @juliewerner9592
    @juliewerner9592 3 года назад +1

    Joey is such a peaceful little soul 🥰

  • @irmahayes9228
    @irmahayes9228 3 года назад +2

    Joeyyyyy so cute! At time he resembles Chu Baca if Star Wars lol!!😁

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures 3 года назад +17

    The lake, the tranquil music, it all looks so peaceful. In this crazy world right now, I truly envy you!! I'm working towards a traveling lifestyle in the near future... Your channel is very inspiring. 💕 Safe travels

  • @beverleygrimbeek4941
    @beverleygrimbeek4941 3 года назад +3

    Super stunning views

  • @jessys9868
    @jessys9868 3 года назад +3

    Lol❤️! When you were climbing on the logs going into the lake I was mentally saying “no no, don’t do it!” And then you danced!

  • @judyb2425
    @judyb2425 3 года назад +4

    I’m in love with Joey. He has the sweetest face. Thanks for sharing your adventures

  • @juliehanson1364
    @juliehanson1364 3 года назад +6

    Another great video! I have always dreamed of doing what you are doing. Be safe!
    Love that little Joey.😘

    • @peggyjohnson5669
      @peggyjohnson5669 3 года назад +1

      As u Julie I just love little Joe he just so dog gone cute

  • @wanderingweh405
    @wanderingweh405 3 года назад +9

    I love waking up to a new vid amazing campsite! Have you thought about Alpicool? 12v frig Happy Trails

    • @MyBasicJourney
      @MyBasicJourney  3 года назад +1

      I'd love to have a fridge when I have a bigger van, and a constant source of power.

    • @jessys9868
      @jessys9868 3 года назад

      Love my Alpicool, 500 jackey runs it if too much shade for solar. Of course, I don’t edit videos!

    • @wanderingweh405
      @wanderingweh405 3 года назад +2

      @@jessys9868 I have the smaller alpicool it runs on 4 to 9w less than my phone.

  • @patriciamartin1626
    @patriciamartin1626 3 года назад +7

    Good morning from Tennessee. Great video. Beautiful area. I enjoyed seeing the lake. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Have a fantastic day.

  • @catpatrick3838
    @catpatrick3838 3 года назад +12

    Beautiful spot! Can't go wrong on forest service roads when you're looking for a great spot to camp, but I'm glad you were able to snag the one on the lake. 🙌🏻

  • @naomitracy5684
    @naomitracy5684 3 года назад +2

    Oh man look at the rocks there! sweet! so pretty!

  • @shannacraft4099
    @shannacraft4099 3 года назад +2

    🌼 So beautiful!!! Thanks again for sharing your finds and the beauty!!! 💙

  • @dsmadre3840
    @dsmadre3840 3 года назад +4

    I love when I turn on my iPad Sunday morning with my cup of coffee because I know you will have a new video. I can’t wait to get out there and explore all of the beautiful places America has to offer. My shuttle bus is coming along but not quite done yet.

  • @carolineloeser3071
    @carolineloeser3071 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place ❤️

  • @deborahrussell1609
    @deborahrussell1609 3 года назад +1

    Thanks chantelle n joey.

  • @panchamama
    @panchamama 3 года назад +1

    beautiful footage of baker lake with your mountain pup.
    enjoyed 😉 this one especially.

  • @amyfollmer1412
    @amyfollmer1412 3 года назад +1

    Happy Sunday. Awesome video!

  • @DeborahLong7777
    @DeborahLong7777 3 года назад

    Fantastic work! Ohmygoodness for real. Joey posed so perfect lol . My favorite was towards the end when all the sky had all those colors🤗 Much love from Texas Channel and Joey 💜

  • @loristewart800
    @loristewart800 3 года назад

    You and Joey make my nights. I watch you before I go to bed, so relaxing.

  • @HannahEMathes
    @HannahEMathes 3 года назад +1

    Tip for those in a more public area or at a place during a busier time like the weekend. Typically you won’t want to be so close to the water access. Anyone staying on that road or planning a day trip will have to walk/park closely by your site and have to hang out in your view potentially ruining the quiet 💛🌻 this doesn’t look like one of those spots though just a tip for others 🙂

  • @helenbriggs9815
    @helenbriggs9815 3 года назад

    Dear Chantelle, I do enjoy watching your posts. Your steady camera work makes viewing calm and enjoyable. I’m a beginner solo part-time traveler and am 68 years old. Take care. Helen p.s. am in Australia

  • @itsreallyrona
    @itsreallyrona 3 года назад +10

    Once again, another stunning camp site and i feel so satisfied that you walked right to the very tip @ 16:36 lol! Thank you!
    Enjoyed the B roll of you too! :D

  • @kerrielinklater3184
    @kerrielinklater3184 3 года назад

    Just beautiful. So peaceful. You and Joey are looking very happy.

  • @theresabassemier9901
    @theresabassemier9901 3 года назад +3

    The postcard views are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dorrianh
    @dorrianh 3 года назад

    Your videos are always great. I make sure I have my ☕ in hand before I start the video. You and Joey are awesome 🤗

  • @yolandagonzalez591
    @yolandagonzalez591 3 года назад +1

    I liked your little dance move 💃🏻 You & Joey are adorable God Bless 😇

  • @deannamack2199
    @deannamack2199 3 года назад +6

    Beautiful views!

  • @debrandw246
    @debrandw246 3 года назад

    This is the most amazing place you have camped yet I believe and all are Beautiful.

  • @sharronrutz2743
    @sharronrutz2743 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for showing us a great spot to see and camp. Cant wait for summer!!. Not quite ready for fulltime, but you are an inspiration.

  • @lindajcope
    @lindajcope 3 года назад

    You made me very nervous walking out on this logs. My inner grandma kicked in. Please be careful out there. It is a beautiful area. So peaceful.

  • @Weezieweeks
    @Weezieweeks 3 года назад

    That window covering loss was too funny! We were camping and had the dog timeouts on the hitch after set up. I went into town to get some food and coming out of the store, I was like what is that behind the Expy? It was the two tie outs! I had dragged them (the timeouts, not the dogs) on the freeway and across town in Flagstaff - not sure if anyone saw it or not.

  • @summerstardust2064
    @summerstardust2064 3 года назад

    You really are finding some pretty campsites. Good to see you and Joey enjoying the tranquility.

  • @bencuraza6503
    @bencuraza6503 3 года назад

    What a Great Place to Chill Wander in Beautiful Nature and that rock stream looked soothing‼️. 💕🐶👩‍🦰. 👍👍⬆️🚙

  • @The_Watcher11
    @The_Watcher11 3 года назад

    Aww baby Joey is like nope I’m not getting up.

  • @ShirleyWiggerman
    @ShirleyWiggerman 3 года назад

    I was fine with the lighting in your van. I love sudoku puzzles and spider solitaire. Beautiful camping spot near the lake. So much beauty!

  • @NettersP
    @NettersP 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for the lake video. So scenic and you really scored great camp spots!

  • @sdh4186
    @sdh4186 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sandramcmillan4200
    @sandramcmillan4200 3 года назад

    Good morning from Ohio!! Another beautiful spot!! Thanks for sharing!! 😊🐶

  • @joharmon2148
    @joharmon2148 3 года назад +1

    OH MY the end footage was GORGEOUS!! Great spot to bad you had to leave!

  • @GeminiJourney1111
    @GeminiJourney1111 3 года назад

    Amazing spot! I like how you stuck with your intuition and turned around and went down the forest service road-jackpot!

  • @kimwade6249
    @kimwade6249 3 года назад +1

    What a great place!

  • @alexmodic9722
    @alexmodic9722 3 года назад

    Love the log dance... brave move .. love seeing Joey au naturel...

  • @barbarahorn2128
    @barbarahorn2128 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful spot. Safe travel's

  • @HappyTailsandHappyTrails
    @HappyTailsandHappyTrails 3 года назад +1

    So pretty! That snow capped mountain tho!! Too bad you had to leave that beautiful spot.

  • @anointedpearl4879
    @anointedpearl4879 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Beautiful scenery. You and Joey look wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @marilyntatman5629
    @marilyntatman5629 3 года назад

    I was looking down when you said "I washed my hair" and i looked up expecting your beautiful hair and ... haha, it was a good laugh.

  • @sharonwilliams6963
    @sharonwilliams6963 3 года назад +1

    Nice lake

  • @angelerica767
    @angelerica767 3 года назад +1

    So glad you got to enjoy my favorite spot!! 💜hopefully no bear sightings?! Lol makes me want to go back watching your video!! You captured it PERFECT

    • @MyBasicJourney
      @MyBasicJourney  3 года назад +1

      No sightings, but I was told there was a black bear cub roaming this area a lot. Never saw it, though!

    • @angelerica767
      @angelerica767 3 года назад

      I know I definitely warned you lol freaked me out! Glad you weren't in a tent :)

    • @MyBasicJourney
      @MyBasicJourney  3 года назад +1

      Omg!! Erica yay! Yes, yes you did! Haha I didn't know this was you. The "Angel" threw me off. And to think, I wouldn't have stayed here if you didn't call me over. Lol it really is the perfect spot.❤

    • @angelerica767
      @angelerica767 3 года назад

      I'm really so glad I did! Was meant for you to be there as many others came through and I didn't bother to offer. 💜💜please come visit whidbey again!! For now I'll continue to watch your journey! Truly inspirational! Thank you!!!

  • @camille9892
    @camille9892 3 года назад +1

    Another beautiful spot going on my PNW list! Thanks 😊 🙏.
    As much as I loved your log shimmy, the floating meditation spot was awesome. Wonder if you were walking by boat campers at the end. 🙂

  • @hollyp3567
    @hollyp3567 3 года назад +1

    I am "unexpectedly" starting my journey in a month or so, a LOT sooner than expected! But so looking forward to it!

  • @ericnorthman9410
    @ericnorthman9410 3 года назад

    Joeys always got the best spot

  • @Electrowave
    @Electrowave 3 года назад

    I always love the scenery you film, so beautiful and relaxing.

  • @melodyassaro
    @melodyassaro 3 года назад

    Wow we were just there a couple days ago and would of loved to seen this much snow on the mountain.

  • @Texasishot105
    @Texasishot105 3 года назад

    Thank you for being you ❤

  • @rosamartinez8124
    @rosamartinez8124 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful place !
    Thank you for sharing

  • @Flowergurl2000
    @Flowergurl2000 3 года назад

    Wow, the view is breathtaking!!!

  • @zorazorazorzzora8333
    @zorazorazorzzora8333 3 года назад +1

    Hey Now!

  • @ericnorthman9410
    @ericnorthman9410 3 года назад +2

    Loved the ducks and water is so very healing . P.S. loved the retro flowered pants - super cool .. happy journey

  • @GenXvanlife69
    @GenXvanlife69 3 года назад

    You are fabulous. Just in case you haven’t been told that today. Keep your dream going.

  • @pammorrison3083
    @pammorrison3083 3 года назад

    I got my sticker this week! Love it. Thank you.👍🏞💖🐕

  • @hannahsmith3132
    @hannahsmith3132 3 года назад

    It’s always good to sleep in sometimes

  • @tracker5849
    @tracker5849 3 года назад

    Beautiful place..I love being by the water

  • @coralieofjumpwithnofear
    @coralieofjumpwithnofear 3 года назад +1

    What a gorgeous place!!!! So beautiful there. 😊
    Bummer about the things you've lost recently. Very frustrating and annoying. 😕

  • @cynthiamontgomery9420
    @cynthiamontgomery9420 3 года назад +1

    Incredible views, so love that Mount Baker area. There was no one around either that is so amazing! My van windows broke and my ex cut plexiglass and he drilled holes for the screws. Just an idea.

  • @elainecleaver2941
    @elainecleaver2941 3 года назад

    Make a hole in the water logs put your food in the water to keep things cold. Im getting ready to head that way, I live in Washington and have never been there. Have done Olympic forest a couple times. Thanks for the nice vids. I travel with 3 chihuahua and a brindle dachund. Joey is a good travel buddy and so stinker cute.

  • @jancross516
    @jancross516 3 года назад

    Loved the happy dance on the log❤️

  • @maryhellman1073
    @maryhellman1073 3 года назад

    I have been following you for a long ng time. Even though we live full time in a fifth wheel. We also have a camper and go on short trips we usually do free boondocking camping. You were near us not to long ago when you were in Aberdeen. We just went camping in quinalt . But so far we make it a adventure to find free camping in Washington.

  • @sugarplum5153
    @sugarplum5153 3 года назад

    Beautiful mountains 🥰

  • @robertdragoff6909
    @robertdragoff6909 3 года назад +1

    I always give you a BIG thumbs up!
    So, what’s next?

  • @simplybeingme
    @simplybeingme 3 года назад

    Such a beautiful place and I love the music

  • @joannevanhyning9513
    @joannevanhyning9513 3 года назад

    Hey Miss Chantelle😁love all your videos. Thank you. I noticed you mention in a video that you lost your privacy tent. If you are still in Washington State, I can meet you somewhere and give you one. And a nice camp toilet too(if you want it) both are real nice and used once. We live in SW Washington, near Vancouver. Let me know..
    Joanne😃

  • @scamphound1892
    @scamphound1892 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful video! I’m glad the geese were obeying the rules and staying in the designated swimming area.

  • @pstenger1
    @pstenger1 3 года назад

    actually enjoying my 1st cup of many for the day with you. this is Patti from the California desert.....a new transplant from Delaware.

  • @ashaw6960
    @ashaw6960 3 года назад

    What a lovely area. Your footage is excellent and restful for the heart

  • @Dedqw3434
    @Dedqw3434 3 года назад

    What a nice spot! Joey like it too 😄

  • @pllennox
    @pllennox 3 года назад

    Wonderful video! So peaceful and beautiful,,

  • @Mkp2375
    @Mkp2375 3 года назад

    I have recently found your channel and am enjoying it so much. I'm binge watching them all. Lol. Really love seeing Joey on the trails and swimming. He's so cute!!! Keep doing your thing and enjoying your freedom and I'll keep watching.

  • @angelagentry562
    @angelagentry562 3 года назад

    Chantelle what a great spot you snagged on Baker lake. This was a beautiful spot. Loving this journey of the PNW

  • @sammic974
    @sammic974 3 года назад +1

    what a fantastic lake location, and such beautiful views. you checking out these back roads is such a peaceful vibe. loved your little shimmy when you climbed onto that log! hope Joey enjoyed himself too. btw don't let your cellphone battery drop so low - make sure it's either on the Jackery or your lighter socket whenever you're not filming!

  • @maryeliason1504
    @maryeliason1504 3 года назад

    I love your dog! Have fun girl!

  • @yuliaromzez8097
    @yuliaromzez8097 3 года назад

    I just love u and ur adorable doggie 💓 💗 💖

  • @mattcombs8778
    @mattcombs8778 3 года назад

    Another great video with you and Joey! Thanks for sharing.

  • @shelleybuerer4502
    @shelleybuerer4502 3 года назад

    Gorgeous. We are heading to the area soon.

  • @linda7504
    @linda7504 3 года назад

    Beautiful scenery

  • @antoniobaez6282
    @antoniobaez6282 3 года назад

    331 updates on 851 views. Your metrics always amaze me!

  • @bigfoot444_4
    @bigfoot444_4 3 года назад

    Beautiful scenery!

  • @lisalima7430
    @lisalima7430 3 года назад

    Thank you for the beautiful views, and music, and of course you & Joey. I'm enjoying your adventures while sitting outside, drinking my coffee (iced), wearing my favorite t-shirt that says "first I drink the coffee then I do the things...." We definately have to get you that t-shirt too! Love ya girl!

  • @jeannievanzant696
    @jeannievanzant696 3 года назад

    Such a beautiful place! Looks like Joey was really enjoying it! Stay safe! God bless!

  • @jackies1597
    @jackies1597 3 года назад

    That spot was gorgeous! You are so brave, I wish I could be as adventurous as you! Joey always gives me a smile, such a sweetheart.

  • @rdrd5907
    @rdrd5907 3 года назад

    Aloha from Maui...great video!!

  • @patricak2952
    @patricak2952 3 года назад

    Aloha🌺
    Lovin' Joey in Hawaii💞

  • @moandjen
    @moandjen 3 года назад +3

    It’s so beautiful there! I got my sticker yesterday and it’s so cute!! Can’t wait to put it in our van!! Mo noticed the cool stamp right away 🥰 happy travels!!

    • @MyBasicJourney
      @MyBasicJourney  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!! Im glad you liked it, and that Mo loved the stamp! Lol❤😊

  • @lorriecrow7872
    @lorriecrow7872 3 года назад

    Great shots!!!