I Left My Dream Job to Live in a Bus 🚌🌸 Solo Vanlife Begins: In England 🌿
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Hello, lovely humans! 💕
Cue dramatic music 🎻-it's the FIRST DAY of my solo vanlife adventure! (Yessss finally!! 🙏) 🚌✨
I’m Josie, a somewhat whimsical English girl with a love for all things cottagecore and cosy with a hint of Adventure 🌸.
I’ve made a bold and possibly questionable life decision: I traded in my dream job and career for a .... cottage on wheels.
(Because that’s what sensible people do, right?) 😅
In this video, I’ll be clumsily navigating my way through the romantic English countryside (think Jane Austen vibes, minus Mr. Darcy 🏰), all while figuring out this whole "solo female vanlife" thing.
*Here’s what you’ll witness in this glorious life shift:*
Why I left my dream job to live in a bus 🚌
My very first stops on this journey, exploring England’s most charming spots 🏞️
Attempting to be a mature, capable adult (emphasis on attempting), traveling solo 🚐
A morning routines by the sea 🌊
And, of course, plenty of cosy bus moments featuring me and Winnie - my little canine sidekick 🐾
So, here we are. It’s happening. The start of my grand adventure living on the road, and I’m equal parts excited and mildly terrified. But that’s what makes it fun, right? 👀😳 😅
Anyway... onwards and upwards, as they say. 🚌💖
💗 *Bus Off with Josie* 💗
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✴︎ *Meet Bo* 🎀 the Bus ✴︎
She's a:
Mercedes Vario 614D
24 seater
2002 plate
4.2 liter
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⇢ / busoff
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💗 *Email me at:*
josie@night.co
this feels like the old, authentic and genuinely interesting RUclips 😭
I agree. this video gave the old RUclips era vibe
Agree! It fills me with so much joy ❤ Looove the playfullness in every scen and the little extra så make it feel like "home" 😊
grackle style authenticity
Yes, back to simple times 😌
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Came for the van life, stayed for your sense of humour. Also, if I got to live with you and Winnie in that van for one week, my soul would be cured. Waking up to that scenery is what I need.
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I genuinely do not care how long you need to take for editing and uploading. I will watch your videos and love them! You have a very calming way and that is represented in your videos and I'm all here for it!
And let's be real. Winnie is indeed the queen!
You are right and I love her video so much and and for real it's really calming to watch plus the views are so pretty 😍
Well said! I totally agree :)
Thank you so much!! Ahaha yes Winnie IS the queen 👸🏻🐶
I just love your van, it’s like a princess’s castle. , it’s the cutest. You are very funny and Winnie such a cutie. Btw in Perth Australia 🇦🇺 I have subscribed 😊
It's so refreshing to see a content creator just being candid about the ins and outs of the content creating life without the drama.. plus everything was well told and super light and fun. No matter how long it'll take, Josie. We will be here and we will wait for you. :) Just enjoy the ride and pls let Winnie have a raincoat, if she wants to, next time 🐕👩🏻🦰🍄🌷☘
Definitely - and it's also so interesting to watch! I love behind-the-scenes kind of content.
Thankyou !! ☺️☺️☺️🤗 I just brought Winnie a rain coat today !! ☺️
Bonjour vous tenez votre chien en laisse il est fugeur ?
Vous le lâcher parfois pour le faire courir ?
Merci pour vos jolies vidéos
No but the Cottage core Bus ia actually SOO BEAUTIFUL!!
You can also offer your interior design ideas, along with content creation. I kid you not! I would pay for your services for my new house! I just LOVE the vibes of your van. So authentic, sweet, calming, inspiring! I wish you 100.000.000 subscribers and all the abundance in the world! You make me feel like a happy child again, thank you
Thankyou so so much !!! 💕
Awwwwww 🥰 it is rather charming isn't it
You put in so much work with the animations and effects. Props to you! I love how upbeat you are ❤💕
Thankyou so much Caroline !
@@BusOffwithJosie Just trying to get your attention here Josie , I've known so many people die in vans and caravans from candles , vans and caravans burn really fast and are much harder to get out of in a fire , old fashioned dish type candle holders are safest but still best to only have one and obviously avoid the curtains 🤗
Please don’t get discouraged with how long it takes to edit your videos Josie! This was a lovely little slice of life with you, feels like catching up with a friend 💛
Aw Thankyou so so much ☺️🙌🙌
Keep being you, and don’t succumb to pressure to do things differently . I understand why it takes you so long to make these videos because they are far from mundane. Loved the knight riding past and all the little extras that must take a long time to edit. I also loved the fact that you admitted in your morning routine that you had already gotten up. Amazing how many vanlifers “wake up” with perfect makeup. Keep it up and enjoy the process.
Yes! The animations are excellent; so professional without being slick! Impressive young woman here l
💕💕 Thankyou for watching ! And for being understanding
I feel exactly the same! perfectly put
This is one of the best video's I've seen in a while on RUclips. Don't worry about editing... just keep being yourself and creating great content. It's real, funny and peaceful all in one.
So so pleased you like it ! ☺️💕💕🥰
I appreciate your openness about things behind the camera, or how it actually is. Makes it more realistic and grounded. Despite you literally driving around self employed in a fairy bus with a doodle. 😂 But I love the honest real life vibes. Thank you for your effort! I look forward to more in the future and congratulations on your plaque.
Ahaha aw Thankyou Hannah !! ☺️🥰🥰😍💕
the story about coming from a single parent household earned my subscribe so fast 😭❤️
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I can’t be the only one that’s getting so invested! I love you Josie! ❤
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@@BusOffwithJosieTHANK YOU FOR REPLYING THAT MADE MY DAY ❤❤❤❤❤
@@pippins.muddy.paws1 well thankYOU for commenting ! And watching my video ! 💕☺️
me too!!!!
Your dyslexia has delivered for you a truly natural talent. Bravo mum for recognising your needs and getting off the starting blocks. Not everyone is so lucky.
Ive followed many RUclips vanlife vlogs over the years, and I would say this is the most original and entertaining of them all. Well done for achieving 2.2m and the 1k subs plaque, it's well deserved.
Would love a new vlog each week, but not to worry. I've watched this one three times now and will probably revisit the others while waiting. That's how good they are. So full of content it takes as much time to absorb it all as it does to produce. So no, not just your mum watching.
Thankyou so much for this lovely comment ! And watching my video more than once 😍😍☺️
OHMYGOSH!!finally theres a new video.yayy🎉
You’re such a fun and charismatic person! 🌟 This video is incredibly interesting, and I wish you many more amazing adventures with your van 🚐✨. Best of luck with your channel, keep up the awesome content! 🙌
This is probably my fav blog video I’ve ever watched, the personality, the views, her sense of humor, the story telling, the editing, everything in this video was on point. Did I just mentioned the views? Hahaha enjoy your van life!
Ahaha I’m so pleased you liked it ! Thanks so much for watching ☺️😍🙌
The fact that you found that vegan dish really is bloody amazing, yorkshire puddings are absolutely fluffy clouds of doughy heaven. You are so easy to listen to, and im so obsessed with the fact that you built your bus, and made it so you, and are living out your dreams. You are iconic girl, im glad your sharing your adventures, so we can all explore with you❤
Thankyou so so much Stephanie!! 😍😍😍
Words cant desrcibe how much i love thisss. I literally jumped out of my seat when i saw a new videoo!!!! Keep doing what your doing superstarrr❤❤
Thank you so so much!!😍😍 what a lovely comment ! 🥰
ugh I love her! 😍
The places she visited have the old, British aesthetic and it's so. damn. pretty.
I’m so happy that you’re happy living in the bus!! I got scared that you stopped after not posting for a while lol
☺️☺️ Thankyou ! Yeh I’m a one a month RUclips ☺️☺️😉 💕
@@BusOffwithJosie Please post more often! No need to make every video so high tech with all the editing -- I hope RUclips will still pay you well even if you make smaller videos that aren't as fancy? A month in between each month is way too long for me, lol -- I like to see something at least once a week if not more often! 😍😊
This is by FAR, the most original video Ive ever seen on RUclips. Bravo, really well well done 🩷🌸🩷🌸🩷🌸🩷
This whole video feels nostalgic for some reason! You captured such a good vibe with your voice over and editing. Thanks so much for sharing your Van-Life Adventures!
So Glad you enjoyed it! And Thankyou so much for watching !!!
This popped up on my home page!!! Now I’m hooked it’s vanlife and a history lesson in one. I love your van it’s well full of character. Say hello to that beautiful fur ball.
This video has made me happier than any YT video I've ever seen. You, are, amazing. Your creativity, joi de vivre, your dialogue, your visual story, images, scenes, music, humour... I've simply never seen anything like this... and a vegan to boot!! As-if everything else I've mentioned wasn't enough. I saw you on Philly & Keely's channel (sp?), and here I am! xx
Oh wow Thankyou !
Awww love Philly and keely !!! And that RUclips video they made was so cute ! Thankyou for coming over here to visit me ☺️☺️☺️💕
soooooo good isn't it
Star Wars reference, great animation inserts, puppy dog, sexy leopard print dancing, great van... the list is endless AND you're a Yorkie! I am subbed and loved xxx.
OMG your dance career, crazy!!! You danced with Channing Tatum?! So cool 🤯🤯
....and the Moulin Rouge!! 💃 WOW!
So incredibly charming - what a great sense of humor and I LOVE your van!
Ahaha Thankyou lovely ! ☺️☺️
I am living vicariously through you so hard right now-this whole channel is just a straight up vibe, and I'm happy to stick around ❤
Honestly, yours is the best van life content I've come upon. And that's saying something. Not to mention, you have the best van build out there. You are also a great story teller. Keep being you and we'll keep watching.
oh thankyou so so much!! ☺
SOOO😍 dreamy , this is the life. I pray that you get to continue your wonderful adventures and share on RUclips ! come on people like, subscribe and comment to support this whimsical princess and her adorable dog 🐶 love from Trinidad and Tobago💖💖😘😘
Fran Thankyou for this lovely comment and your amazing support! Very kind of you 🥰🥰💕 Thankyou so much for watching this video 😍
@@BusOffwithJosie Always pretty girl💞
Your editing is professional compared to so many BIG youtubers I watch. I watched every second of this and couldn't look away from the beautiful scenery, life story, and of course Winnie. I'm so excited to see the content you create in the future
ahaha really? wow thankyou for this big compliment ! so pleased you liked the video ! thankyou for watching 😍
Love the unique style of your van life RUclips videos with the little comedic inserts! Don't change! It makes you stand out from all the rest! Not to mention your van build, which is perfection!
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Watching from Dunedin New Zealand 🇳🇿
Love this! Feels like I’m watching something the bbc put together. Amazing
Ahaha very flattered ! Thankyou ☺️☺️☺️
I love your videos Josie and how honest you are about editing and filming your videos. You're also funny. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us and being real about it :)
Aw Rachel Thank you so much!! For this lovely comment ! And for watching 😍😍
Thanks for one of the most entertaining videos about van/bus life I've seen in awhile; humorous and beautiful scenery.
Watching all of Josie’s videos for the wonderful vibes and to fund the travels of Jos and Winnie 🌸🎀🩷
I have watched dozens of van life vids and I must say this has been the most enjoyable by far. You have a great personality, great humility and a very down to earth attitude. I am sure you will be very successful with these vids and with whatever you decide to do when you have decided what you want to do. A real treasure.
To be honest, as a professional editor, your editing style is amazing and very well done! I totally understand why it would take a month to do!!
Well I am very flattered ! Thankyou for saying so 😍😍😍🙌
Hello from San Diego, California. I really enjoy your adventures in England. Thank you Josie! ❤
I love how authentic and honest you are! You seem really down to earth and like a lovely person! Also loveee Winnie!!! 🥹🤍
Thank you so much!! Thanks really lovely of you to say so!! And thankyou for watching 😍😍
This popped up on my home page and I immediately subscribed within the first 3 minutes of watching your video! I absolutely love the way you edit!! Brings me back to the way tv programmes were edited in my younger years and I’m here for it 😍 Thank you! xo
Much love to you , Winnie and Bo♥️🌈🍀
Great Content❤
Thanks Kat ☺️💕
I could watch you do chores and have sa slow lazy day in your bus and I would be happy! I LOVE your energy 🧚🏼♂🧚🏼♂
It was cool to actually see you go through a normal morning! I haven't seen anyone do beat by beat moments in their tiny or bus! It's fascinating.
You should be very very proud of yourself. Strong talented funny creative . The world needs more of the yous… and as for editing. I’m the worlds slowest ❤
Aww thankyou for this comment !!
I love that you're trusting your instincts relative to content. Your channel has had a unique, charming vibe from the beginning, and based on that silver plaque, it clearly works. Congratulations, and thank you for the beautiful video! ❤
Jestem pełna podziwu ile wysiłku i pracy wkladasz w swoje filmiki! Tyle wspaniałych ujęć, żartów, rysunków...wow! Uwielbiam! ❤❤❤
You and your videos are fantastic!! It’s so great to see authenticity. My husband and I and our fur baby 🐾 have been full-time on wheels (currently in a truck camper) for 4 years and it’s SO inspiring to see your build and your new adventures!! Also, I just learned yesterday that viewers actually enjoy listening to RUclipsrs talk while they’re doing tasks like putting on makeup (even if they’re not talking about makeup specifically), something about reducing cognitive load 🤷🏻♀️ Anyhow! Cheers to you and Winnie!!
Aww so cool!! Love a truck camper !
excellent video!! it made my day :) I'll continue keeping up w ur journey!!
Bro guyssssssss every time I watch her videos I feel like I’m about to go on some grand exposition like!!! I’m so excited for her future videossssss and for her channel to keep growing
Thanks, RUclips algorithm, for showing me your channel. Watching from Argentina 🇦🇷
Love your videos ❤
Yes!!!!! I found you in the middle of the night by accident! I’m loving your channel ❤
Your van is beyond gorgeous and your destinations are an absolute dream! Thank you and keep going! I’ll like and watch and comment so you can keep at it! Love from a Canadian Girl.
I loved this!! This is the cosy RUclips vibes I want this fall! You’re doing an amazing job, thanks for sharing your van life with us! So excited for what’s to come.
And take your time, every new skill takes time and you’re doing great!! ❤️
You and your content are charming. I’m recommending your channel to all my friends. Keep up the great work which you make seem like play. Stay safe and “crack on.” This American viewer loves you!
I totally love you, your van and your fun, informative and entertaining videos!
i love your editing style, it feels like a "well, this is me" kind of movie at times :D you know, the movie where the MC has a great imagination and we see the world through their eyes :)
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You mentioned you aren’t sure…I love the is one! I love seeing the little travel tidbits and what life is like :)
So pleased you liked it☺️💕🙌
I love your video’s, Josie. It is real and honest, but you make it a pleasure to watch. I love the countryside where you are travelling, it is so beautiful. I prefer waiting for a video as you make them, rather than content just being churned out for the sake of making content. Thank you for taking us along on jour journey. Kind regards🌸
OMG I genuinely love your style and attitude! And your videos! Bloody gorgeous! Keep up with the good work, girl! You are nailing it!
You're such a doll, Josie 💕 Stay safe. You're doing a fabulous job at keeping us entertained! We really do love your content and your lively, bubbly, explorer personality 💗 You, too, Winnie
New subscriber here- you’re really great at this. I’m a solo female tiny van camper and it takes real guts to go out on your own. You’ve got what it takes to be an even more successful RUclipsr and I hope you stick with it, while still enjoying the simplicity and tranquility of van life. Much love and respect.
I am also new but male in a van, respect to both toy lady’s and couldn’t agree more with what this lady is saying to to love
YAY A NEW VIDEO ! This is so exciting, I am really enjoying your content and your van is absolutely gorgeous 💗🎀
Brilliant video well done on your editing, subscribed ❤
You’re approach and content are incredibly creative Josie, mixing animation with fabulous feature shots. Your narration and humour are warm and funny. Love it. Thank you for putting so much into your content, and it’s clear to see that you do. Greetings from Scotland x
Your van is amazing your aesthetic is everything and I agree Yorkshire puddings are delicious keep up the great work
Love your editing style, please make a video of your editing process! Music, sound effects, graphics… I need to know all of it! ❤
Having been watching van life creators for a few years now and don't get me wrong there are some great ones out there, I have to say I've never watched one so well made, presented and produced.
Its like watching a polished TV production 🤩
I'm getting there very slowly with my van and look forward visiting some of the places you've highlighted on your trips
Keep up the great work and living the dream 🙌
I was a little scared that you’d stop posting after your first series, but I’m so glad to see you posting more! :)) your vids always boost my mood
I bet your mum is extremely proud of you. Wow, this content feels refreshing, I'm SO happy your videos got recommended to me. This feels like what RUclips should (and used to) be about. Also love seeing fellow Brits appreciating the country 🥰💜
Love your BUS, your videos and your sunny, lovely energy. Thank you, for sharing your life and adventures with thd world ❤😊
First time watching your channel. You make me want to live in England. 😊 such beautiful scenery. And you’re quite the entertainer, music and all.
Refreshingly honest, uplifting and simply beautiful video to watch.
Loved the video, love your rambles, love the random snippets of life, i feel like im listening to a friend after a long day at work (yes im living in another city oretty lonely lol) but hey your videos make me smile ❤😊
Congratulations on your silver play button, well deserved. Love your bus, love the walking Teddy bear and enjoyed your content.
Beautiful…. I love your little life…. Enjoy every moment you are a star 💕
“Beautiful Views” includes you! I wish you the best!
I think that is the result when we do something genuine ours and from the heart, it’s something amazing to see. I’m glad that the algorithm brought me here. Congratulations Josie and best wishes in your journey. Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷❤
I love these vlogs the edits are awesome and your personality and voice overs are great as well. The aesthetic of the van and views are so warm and cozy. Please never change or stop 🤍☺️
One of the best videos I’ve seen on here! Smiled the whole way through it! Also Just watched your van tour and the build process videos after you came up on my suggestions and wow!! Already one of my favourite creators and can’t wait for your next upload! 😍♥️ps love Winnie!! 🥰
I love your editing style and storytelling! Wholesome and authentic 🌸 all the best and safe travels
Aww Thanks so much! 😊🙌🙌
Your video is the perfect balance of interesting and entertaining. Especially the « reality » little details of learning van life and learning to be a content creator. I enjoy both of your processes. Thank you from Canada!
Came for the bus. Stayed for you and your amazing personality! Keep being you. Love your videos!
I am in awe of what you've built and how courageously you're living your life and following your dreams! everything about your channel is so fun and inspiring to me, all the love your way!
Brilliant, interesting, funny and honest 💞... I've been to Scarborough a few times (with 30 odd 11 year old primary school kids...) and that brought back so many memories - I knew exactly where you was parked up!!! Your content is fabulous and you are so funny. Winnie is living her best life 👑 keep enjoying each day and don't worry about how often you post, we'll still be here 💕
I just found you last night and I'm hooked. First of all you are adorable and don't get me started on Whinny. You have a new subscriber here. I looooooooove your bus and life. 🤫I'm jealous.
Your videos are beautifully shot and edited. I love how quirky and fun they are. So glad that you have Winnie to keep you company. She's a real cutie! I'm already looking forward to your next video.
What a superbly made and edited video, lovely personality
This is giving me true cosy whimsy vibes. From one dyslexic to another, you're doing amazing xx
Aww hey fellow dyslexic ☺️💕
I really enjoyed this video! 🧡 it felt really authentic and i am here for it!
Hope, someday you will get the 1 million viewers button. You deserve it!
Absolutely one of the most interesting, honestly real, brilliant van lifers I have seen so far.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us
Much ❤
P. S. Your editing seems to be pretty darn good and you are by far one of the most interesting storytellers on youtube.
You're really living your dream. With the courage to change the lifestyle is already a great step. And yay, finally we get the updates🎉
Out of all the different van lifers out there your videos and your take on this kind of lifestyle seems the most realistic. I am living vicariously through you please keep it up!
You should absolutely put up your plaque! Maybe put a cute gold/vintage frame on it to make it fit your aesthetic! ✨. I love your videos & have shared it with friends. They’re so well edited. Can’t wait to continue following yours & Winnie’s journey. 🫶🏻
I really enjoyed this video. The way your story unfolded as you showed us your travels. Lovely.
Also, the fact you filmed your videos with your iPhone.. amazing job. 🔥
Ahahah phones are gréât !
I love everything about this video 🤩 the editing, storytelling, you as a human. It feels so refreshing to watch a content creator create truly interesting content, and share the realities of it too! Can’t wait for the next video, whenever you’re ready to share it 😍
I can wait moths for these type of QUALLITY videos. you are the
You and ur contents are such the epitome of healing!! I live in a packed capital, far from beautiful nature. Your roadtrips, story telling, all of them feels so personal. Its like im listening to my friend's lifelong journey!
Im praying for your happiness and health, to always be able to pursue whatever u want in life. Best of luck to you!