Starting a New Life in my DIY Van Camper - Travelling, Foraging Mushrooms, Cooking and Camping

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid
    @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid 2 года назад +176

    I'm afraid I'm going to have to demand that you post longer and more frequent videos please.
    Great stuff. You're going to have a blast

    • @runerune-_-9727
      @runerune-_-9727 2 года назад +9

      Imagine how many hours of film those 15 minutes represent. Then take the timespan to make the journey. I think its really time consuming doing this alone as he is.

    • @upthereds4939
      @upthereds4939 2 года назад

      Follow his Instagram for more frequent updates 👍🏻

    • @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid
      @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid 2 года назад +9

      @@runerune-_-9727 don't take it so literally mate. It's a subtle jokey compliment

    • @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid
      @Chris-ImperialAerosolKid 2 года назад

      @@upthereds4939 see above

    • @upthereds4939
      @upthereds4939 2 года назад

      @@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid ok bro

  • @1down4up78
    @1down4up78 2 года назад +23

    You started the video saying this will be the most FREE I’ll ever be.
    I never knew that when I started my journey, but boy did I learn it. To this day the happiest I’ve ever been was when I lived on the road.
    2 years living in OZ
    2 years living in NZ
    4 years in Canada
    In Oz I drove half way around Oz and all the way around Taz. I worked the land as a potato picker in Taz, farm hand somewhere in Victoria and a melon picker waaaaay out in the bush somewhere near Cook Town.
    Funny how I had to lose myself to find out who I am.

  • @jennymossa9492
    @jennymossa9492 2 года назад +12

    Here in Finland and also in Sweden you can forage to your hearts content. Blueberries in July, Lingonberries in September and lots of mushrooms. Some people also know how to find raspberries and cloudberries. What a great adventure you are on!

  • @fredelmo
    @fredelmo 2 года назад +35

    You give off incredibly soothing and calm vibes, which makes your videos great to watch! It's also highly motivational for me, because I would love to have my own mini camper van, and now I know it can be done really well without having loads of (or in my case: any) experience. Those soothing and calm vibes got me subscribed and all hyped up now 😀!

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  2 года назад +4

      Great to hear. Thanks!

  • @colindyson8788
    @colindyson8788 2 года назад +9

    You need a world map on the bare wall so you can pin where you’ve been. Also a net or pinboard for memories / souvenirs.

  • @TheDaddy2003
    @TheDaddy2003 2 года назад +13

    Nice of the guys to take you climbing. What a lovely gesture. ♥️

  • @spoony4312
    @spoony4312 2 года назад +38

    Glad to see you taking a rod with you man... have an amazing adventure ✨️

  • @vivavasquez
    @vivavasquez Год назад +1

    i think your are the finest videos on RUclips , i hope you have wonderful adventures in life and peace . thank you for sharing your life !

  • @setapart3452
    @setapart3452 Год назад +2

    You are living the life that I am currently preparing myself for. Great video.

  • @pavelsrom4095
    @pavelsrom4095 2 года назад +20

    You have really motivated me in couple last few months. I bought folding bed and mattress for my Skoda Rapid and I plan some nice trips as well. Is incomparable to your van setup, but I am sure I will have some fun! Thank You! Keep up the great work!

  • @matthewpatterson9184
    @matthewpatterson9184 2 года назад +6

    Absolutely brilliant to see how far you've come since this channels initiation, Alex. Thoroughly enjoyable as usual, looking forward to seeing where this adventure takes you.

  • @lewiscory6352
    @lewiscory6352 2 года назад +6

    This is the content we need and Alex deserves more

  • @RiskyBusiness-BP
    @RiskyBusiness-BP 2 года назад +12

    These travel van videos will be popular. If you post more regularly your channel will grow very fast, I believe. Good work.

  • @wickdelphini2669
    @wickdelphini2669 2 года назад +1

    Have fun! Great start to exploring! You must gather more from the wilderness! Fish lots, gather fruit and mushrooms where permitted and also, hunt if you can for wild boars, rabbits and mountain boats, again, where permitted. Besides, you totally should gather wild honey where permitted! Also, work is farms where a decent farm hand, carpenter etc. Is required, you will learn immensely 😇

  • @hookedonlurefishing
    @hookedonlurefishing 2 года назад +5

    Love it Alex, you've really embraced this and thrown yourself into it.
    I'm really impressed and inspired.

  • @baitboy3191
    @baitboy3191 2 года назад +3

    Its great to be part of Alex's journey, his process throughout all this has inspired to also start planning to convert my current car into a camper.

  • @ameep
    @ameep 2 года назад +3

    The journey begins, so happy for you mate, love being a part of your adventures. Stay safe and amazing Alex!

  • @PinkFirePinkFire
    @PinkFirePinkFire 2 года назад +1

    I really like the long pull-out cabinet/bench, great multi-use and wise use of space.

  • @senorsalami
    @senorsalami 2 года назад +1

    Travel is the best education, keep it up Alex, the university of life!!

  • @gravelyetigravelyeti4284
    @gravelyetigravelyeti4284 2 года назад +1

    awesome mate , you got a spot in south Australia if ever get here

  • @raimundschwarzholz7576
    @raimundschwarzholz7576 2 года назад

    Hi Alex.
    Congrats.
    I slept probably 600 or more nights in my black Caddy Maxi yet.
    Best decision ever!
    Best car to do this.
    Total freedom.
    But you made the camper conversion.
    Well done...if it can stay when not needed.

  • @Jerryberger9235
    @Jerryberger9235 2 года назад +9

    Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

    • @georgewilliams1062
      @georgewilliams1062 2 года назад

      Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

    • @zoeywinston6826
      @zoeywinston6826 2 года назад

      LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself
      This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."

    • @sarahh321
      @sarahh321 2 года назад

      [_James_tray]
      Got psychs

    • @Jerryberger9235
      @Jerryberger9235 2 года назад

      @@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?

    • @sarahh321
      @sarahh321 2 года назад

      @@Jerryberger9235 Yes

  • @HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES
    @HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES 2 года назад

    tip to save gas less water in your potatoes half boil cover and leave ten minutes also boil rice leave it covered ten minutes cooks its self, looks a great trip

  • @neilmerrick8533
    @neilmerrick8533 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see you packing a rod mate, and really hope you Have a great enjoyable safe journey and look forward to the next video's

  • @bocskailucia159
    @bocskailucia159 2 года назад

    That is the perfect time in life to go and see the world, have fun, built memories, and experience !!!Take care, have fun !!!

  • @fishingforabite
    @fishingforabite 2 года назад +2

    Alex just wanna say good luck on wherever your journey takes you! Been watching “Carl and Alex” for the best part of 5 years so crazy to see how far you’ve both come, your literally living my dream now travelling the world living out of a van is one of the goals for the next 10years.
    You and Alex have been my inspiration for the last few years I’ve started documenting my fishing And I’ve finally after years of saying I would started to upload some of my fishing adventures!
    Love your content Alex keep it coming!

  • @rossjones1415
    @rossjones1415 2 года назад

    Enjoy my friend , you've got the world at your feet amazing to get an insight into other country's feels like I'm there with you

  • @liamwebb9638
    @liamwebb9638 2 года назад

    Great to see you out they having fun

  • @cokong1
    @cokong1 2 года назад +3

    So cool to see months of hard work pay off like this! Love the vid

  • @JOLUTOYT
    @JOLUTOYT 2 года назад +4

    I absolutely love your videos mate! You inspired me to start making my own videos so thank you

    • @benbuchan8477
      @benbuchan8477 2 года назад

      Yeah I've seen a couple of your videos before mate, decent keep it up 👍🏼

  • @daz147
    @daz147 2 года назад

    I came across your videos when you was looking to buy a van...you've come a long way, and now your going on adventures, something to tell your grandchildren, and maybe help them to convert a van.
    Enjoy it all, i'm looking forward to the next video, cheers.

  • @danielcarman4777
    @danielcarman4777 2 года назад

    Happy to see a fishing made it onto the van. Looking forward to watch your journey. Enjoy and thankyou.

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 2 года назад

    Great idea to meet up with locals. They can show you things you might never have seen or experienced.

  • @Bastizilla
    @Bastizilla 2 года назад +2

    Hope you enjoyed your stay here in Germany 👋 can't wait for the next episode!

    • @Fromatic
      @Fromatic 2 года назад

      Do you know what the German girl shouted as they ride past him at 13:30?

  • @richardelsy3164
    @richardelsy3164 Год назад +1

    Just watched all your back catalogue of videos and just saw this one and when the lady shouted out at you and you said you didn't have a clue what they said I laughed out loud as I heard "like and subscribe" as they more than likely saw the camera equipment lol 👍🏻 great work on the van and keep up the videos 😊

  • @BartMolkenboer
    @BartMolkenboer 2 года назад

    Awesome you went to the black forest where I recently went, what a stunning place that is!

  • @fastorange2943
    @fastorange2943 2 года назад +2

    I dont comment much on anything in life really, But ive watched you and your brother for years and now taking this leap on your own and escaping the rat race is my idea of heaven. You should be proud of yourself and your achievments. Watching your videos helps me n probably many others too. Keep up the good work alex.
    Ps do abit of fishing plz 😉

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 2 года назад

    World, here I come! Such a privilege to be travelling with you, Alex! Keep' em coming!

  • @taffman1
    @taffman1 2 года назад

    Get yourself some sheets of foam packing to stuff in the gaps of the storage units to prevent rattle and breakages.

  • @masonrutherford6998
    @masonrutherford6998 2 года назад

    Love how the walkers stopped to chat 👍🏻

  • @Matty27
    @Matty27 2 года назад +10

    I feel like just randomly asking random people to meet up is a bit risky, but seems to have worked out. Great videos, cant wait for more of the journey!

    • @user-nl7vz4wt3t
      @user-nl7vz4wt3t 2 года назад +2

      I think in general you'll get to suss out who's going to be worth meeting up with, just by continued correspondence with like minded people. On the whole you'd be safe 👍

  • @monkeybrains
    @monkeybrains 2 года назад +1

    Brave man trusting strangers with your safety rock climbing. Be careful out there dude. Enjoying your adventures.

  • @FinnTheCanadian
    @FinnTheCanadian 2 года назад +1

    Beginning of an exciting adventure, keep on documenting the journey. Keep it goin

  • @stephen1395
    @stephen1395 2 года назад

    I grew up in Germany till the age of 14, 40 years later I still miss the beautiful Germany countryside, I am not jealous at all, not. Enjoy your trip Alex and have an amazing adventure

  • @ryangaskill4444
    @ryangaskill4444 2 года назад +1

    YOoooo!!!! He's back with another banger!!!! but of course i wouldn't think otherwise!

  • @cifanatic4412
    @cifanatic4412 2 года назад

    Alex, safe travels during your journey! We’re looking forward to your videos on your adventure. Cheers!

  • @stackstacksaveuk5350
    @stackstacksaveuk5350 2 года назад

    epic bro..live your young life to the max everyday never look bk

  • @oguzakbas6782
    @oguzakbas6782 2 года назад

    if you'd somehow make foldable legs and fix them at the very end of the "table" you could apply more pressure or weight whilst you're cooking cause most of the weigh would be distributed to the floor. I am super amazed with the whole process and I was so entertaining to watch. Hope you're having a lovely time with your van. Cheers from Germany :)

  • @tenzeb615
    @tenzeb615 2 года назад

    Good on you. Living the dream your way. Respect.

  • @ragnorremix8426
    @ragnorremix8426 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Alex great work as always stay safe

  • @tonyashton780
    @tonyashton780 2 года назад +2

    Just stunning Alex the scenery and wild food.Lovely seeing the Roe deer even if briefly.Being a mushroom lover your dinner looked amazing a nice creamy mushroom risotto next lol.Safe travels all the best.Tony

  • @louloute1793
    @louloute1793 2 года назад

    haha nice to see your first stop being around my hometown lörrach! awesome!

  • @jmwalls73
    @jmwalls73 2 года назад

    Outstanding, Alex...Enjoy the whole experience, especially the tough bits when you eventually encounter them...

  • @the_dingo_show
    @the_dingo_show 2 года назад

    So jealous, go you dude. All that work paying off! live your best life.

  • @Amadeus_Flyfishing
    @Amadeus_Flyfishing 2 года назад

    I'm from Freiburg and I always thought you'd really like it here and in the black forest. Cool to see you actually did 🙂

  • @Turtlevulcher98
    @Turtlevulcher98 2 года назад +1

    Was very excited to see this video! Can’t wait to see all your adventures. Have a blast man!

    • @Turtlevulcher98
      @Turtlevulcher98 2 года назад

      I just found my first chicken of the woods as well lol

  • @marialorenavillanueva5342
    @marialorenavillanueva5342 2 года назад

    What an cool adventure so glad you take us along

  • @douglasharley2440
    @douglasharley2440 2 года назад

    wow, you are really living life! *respect*

  • @robgood719
    @robgood719 2 года назад

    Nice that you are meeting people along the way great watch bud stay safe

  • @bobfor4868
    @bobfor4868 2 года назад

    Congratulations Alex...you're living the dream now! Great video...looking forward to more.

  • @ghostsy
    @ghostsy 2 года назад

    Thx Alex looking forward to your next vid :)

  • @meetzaveri734
    @meetzaveri734 2 года назад

    I've stumbled upon another great like-wise content, thanks for these clips

  • @wosung1741
    @wosung1741 2 года назад

    Hi Alex go for it it's your freedom 😊 be safe all the time my friend have fun

  • @russellshipp6791
    @russellshipp6791 2 года назад

    Amazing video dude, ace to see you went to Basel too. Enjoy the rest of your adventure looking forward to you sharing it with us all. 🤙🤙

  • @mattlongley982
    @mattlongley982 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed that Alex! Enjoy your freedom mate, there’s no feeling like it!

  • @peteredwards1528
    @peteredwards1528 2 года назад

    It's absolutely amazing what you can do out of the back of a small van 👍

  • @patrickpps
    @patrickpps 2 года назад

    Excellent job building the Van. Have a great time. I look forward to your next video. Hello from California.

  • @downlink_x
    @downlink_x 2 года назад

    No waaaay, you've been in my area (Lörrach, Weil am Rhein, Basel, Black Forest). I know most of the spots you've filmed. Glad you enjoyed it & have a nice trip!

  • @nathanfogg9758
    @nathanfogg9758 2 года назад +1

    Well done Alex 👏 you had a vision, made a plan and executed it perfectly. Proper made up for you ,living the dream. Looking forward to the next one,stay safe 👍 👌👊

  • @DiggingwithDallas
    @DiggingwithDallas 2 года назад

    Looks a fantastic time your having, look into Geocaching for something to do, in a nut shell a world wide Treasure hunt. You will find a huge amount and will always find some hidden gems and locations along the way. Well worth it doing what your doing now.
    Keep it
    #Livingthedream.

  • @balazsczene1642
    @balazsczene1642 2 года назад

    I'm happy to see the fishing rod! :D

  • @ShortStudiosXL
    @ShortStudiosXL 2 года назад +1

    You’re smashing it on here mate. The storytelling is top notch. Always looking forward to the next one. 👏

  • @Andruu22
    @Andruu22 2 года назад

    Just finished watching your latest video. I'm wayyy older than you but it rekindles some memories of striking out on adventures. Love that you're sharing experiences that I can relate.
    Look forward to your future adventures. Cheers Alex

  • @TSCHERRYO
    @TSCHERRYO 2 года назад

    the vignette in switzerland you have to put it in the middle top or left side top ;) when you come to canton of valais (switzerland) i can show you amazing mountain lakes and forest with full of mushrooms :)

  • @twofishrexy918
    @twofishrexy918 2 года назад

    I really like your style. Thanks for posting.

  • @johnrhodes4803
    @johnrhodes4803 2 года назад

    Vans looking great hope you enjoy your road trip I’m very envious pal 🚙🚙

  • @ommk9650
    @ommk9650 2 года назад +1

    Loving the new content Alex... Good to see you have a rod with you! You're such a great fisherman, it would be great to see you post a few fishing videos when you get a chance.

  • @mrboonski1
    @mrboonski1 2 года назад +1

    Kool vid man. Enjoy your trip round Europe 🤘

  • @nickpope8029
    @nickpope8029 2 года назад

    If I hadn't started a family when I did, I think this is the turn I would have taken with my own life! Enjoy mate, you've earned it!

  • @whatsmining9917
    @whatsmining9917 2 года назад

    Did 8 weeks travelling down that way ended in Croatia was amazing travel safe 👍

  • @mitchcoys7816
    @mitchcoys7816 2 года назад

    Brilliant video as always, you look happy and free mate 👌,
    Looking forward to the next video 👍

  • @brandon2103
    @brandon2103 2 года назад

    Mate, I'm so excited to see where this journey takes you!

  • @shanejones7461
    @shanejones7461 2 года назад

    Great video with lots of different stuff thrown in, look forward to the future videos of your travels. I backpacked round Thailand and Cambodia for 5 weeks on my own at 37. I was nervous to start with but 3 days in i loved it and wish i could have done longer. Enjoy your experience and make the most of it

  • @robbertstatema5016
    @robbertstatema5016 2 года назад

    I can’t wait to see the rest of your adventure!! Have fun

  • @Jarsin09RC
    @Jarsin09RC 2 года назад

    Can’t wait to see this whole adventure! Living your best life!

  • @276tracey
    @276tracey 2 года назад

    Brilliant editing and content.... Love the scenery... What an epic adventure so glad you take us along ! You look very happy and content... looking forward to next vid

  • @TigerGamerGirl
    @TigerGamerGirl 2 года назад +1

    I am so excited for you Alex!!! And I’m so excited to watch your journey. Have a wonderful time! 💜

  • @petelumley1578
    @petelumley1578 2 года назад

    Really pleased for you Alex

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream 2 года назад

    Awesome buddy awesome… enjoyed vid .. cheers Chris & Sam

  • @biomagic8959
    @biomagic8959 2 года назад

    alex planing his trip arround mushrom season is everything 😍

  • @rolandhennig7757
    @rolandhennig7757 2 года назад

    You got this mate! Happy travels.

  • @pip5461
    @pip5461 2 года назад

    Nicely done Gulliver...!

  • @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843
    @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843 2 года назад

    Saw your recent podcast Alex you are an inspiration, keep being you the future is yours to grasp 👊.

  • @busyonbail6230
    @busyonbail6230 2 года назад

    Your living the absolute dream, I'm proud to see how far you've come in such a short time.

  • @MartynsAnglingAdventures
    @MartynsAnglingAdventures 2 года назад

    What an incredible forest! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @matthewboville6599
    @matthewboville6599 2 года назад

    Love it Alex. Looking forward for all the updates.

  • @franj001
    @franj001 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed this. Can't wait to see what you get up to next!

  • @davey_harg
    @davey_harg 2 года назад +2

    Been waiting for more videos alex bro keep up the good work your content is goated 🐐💯

  • @cf3031
    @cf3031 2 года назад

    Looking forward to the next episode, safe travels Alex

  • @chizzlemo3094
    @chizzlemo3094 2 года назад

    you should plant some seeds and see if they've proliferated in a future visit!