How I stay safe as a solo female traveller | My relaxing morning routine in my condo van | Banff

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @LifewithMaiOfficial
    @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +5

    Pls skip to 16:11 for the safety tips. Thank you! ❤

    • @hathayoga6240
      @hathayoga6240 Месяц назад

      @@LifewithMaiOfficial in my opinion, a fire extinguisher( I commmented in a last video) and a minitaser?🤣

  • @rettathomas837
    @rettathomas837 Месяц назад +14

    I like that you show that things don’t always go as plan, The lighter not working, the battery on your remote controll died, and I feel you about the coffee ☕️ no shower, but you still enjoy your weekend trip, you still enjoy “ God‘s Glory “ your like me, you love the simple things, now God has blessed me with other things, but my mother and the Lord taught me long time ago, to appreciate the simple things and be thankful for them 🩵🩵🩵

  • @mabelrae6941
    @mabelrae6941 Месяц назад +5

    Just want to tell you that I love your channel so positive , optimistic. It motivates me to do it.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      You can do it! Have fun and enjoy your adventures 🤍🤍🤍

  • @mariarodriguez-ud9hq
    @mariarodriguez-ud9hq 16 дней назад

    Thank you Mai for taking us along on your adventure. 🙏🫂💖👋 See you again on your next trip! God bless you for sharing your PEACE...🙏

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  16 дней назад

      I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🤍 Thanks for coming along! 🙏🤍

  • @sonyacarmichael8146
    @sonyacarmichael8146 Месяц назад +6

    Love your peaceful videos. Those mountains are beautiful. ❤

  • @KarinNormanns
    @KarinNormanns Месяц назад +3

    Oh, its so much alike the Norvegian mountains. Thank You.

  • @cyndibarnett29
    @cyndibarnett29 Месяц назад +3

    The scenery is breathtaking! God’s creation! Thanks for sharing!

  • @yuccavalleynan2074
    @yuccavalleynan2074 Месяц назад +7

    Sister… it’s against the law to go to Tim Horton’s for coffee & not get a donut! 😉
    I always love when you take us to Banff! So beautiful! Glad your daughter could go too - her hair is as beautiful as yours! Your van is so cozy & well kept. You are so organized! Thanks Mai ~ God bless you❣️

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Oh hahahaha its too sweet sister, dont want to be part of the Metformin club haha 😂
      I love Banff too! Thats also why my daughter came she only went because its Banff haha. Thank you sister!

    • @rettathomas837
      @rettathomas837 Месяц назад +1

      lol

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      🤍🤩😂

  • @grannyonthego4893
    @grannyonthego4893 4 дня назад

    Love your serene videos & seemingly contentment with your life! Hoping to get there ... and give up the thoughts of how others think life should look like ...

  • @AdventureGearTV
    @AdventureGearTV Месяц назад +1

    As always, another great adventure in the books. I got my bed and mattress installed today, and my build is coming along nicely. Canada has some big moose! Glad the van adventures are going well.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Oh are those elk or moose haha i agree they are big wouldn’t be comfortable going out in my car beside them haha

    • @AdventureGearTV
      @AdventureGearTV Месяц назад +1

      @@LifewithMaiOfficial hmm probably elk. I only have deer here, so not as familiar with them as I should be.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Same here not sure what they were called, regardless they are gorgeous right?

  • @sharonmccabe4422
    @sharonmccabe4422 Месяц назад +3

    I van camp a lot and my cooker ignites itself without the need for a lighter. Also as you have a power unit you can get a low wattage single electric heating element. I could never survive without coffee lol. X

  • @jax6521
    @jax6521 Месяц назад +1

    Love your videos & the music is perfect!

  • @mizbootsie8175
    @mizbootsie8175 Месяц назад +2

    Salamat Ate. Another relaxing video. Loved the longer video. 😊

  • @tfelix2
    @tfelix2 Месяц назад +1

    Years ago, my husband and I nearly bought a flower shop in Canmore. We ended up in Calgary but we had many adventures in the mountains. I know exactly how you feel when you are there.

  • @lumendrops
    @lumendrops Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your camping skills, the experience was very enjoyable!

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it! See you on the next one! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @marierey3888
    @marierey3888 Месяц назад +2

    I enjoy your videos of Japan also my little sister goes there quite often
    She is a shinrin yoku instructor in Canada and goes all over the world
    I am so proud of her
    H

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Wow! Amazing! We love Japan i honestly wany to go back to Japan and experience camping there. Looks so peaceful in nature there.

  • @dfros1957
    @dfros1957 Месяц назад +1

    Another relaxing and wonderful video. The mountains are beautiful. I have only been to Canada once when I was very young to visit family. I would love to go now that I am older so I can appreciate its beauty. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊

  • @karenpackman225
    @karenpackman225 Месяц назад +8

    What a beautiful place. I carry a box of matches with me when I camp, just in case 😊. You have a good selection of safety supplies.

  • @robinpresley7218
    @robinpresley7218 Месяц назад

    Loved the scenery ❤

  • @dalefrederickson8279
    @dalefrederickson8279 Месяц назад +1

    Awesome scenery!! ❤

  • @newYouTuber85
    @newYouTuber85 18 дней назад +1

    May God bless you keep going ❤

  • @MoondragonsEyrie
    @MoondragonsEyrie Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful scenic country. Those animals are called Elk, which are bigger than deer. Look forward to your next video.

  • @sylvieplamondon5681
    @sylvieplamondon5681 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing lots of memories to me as i lived in alberta in my twennys.Bye from Quebec City.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Hello! I love Quebec! Will take you to memory lane further on my next videos! 🤍

    • @sylvieplamondon5681
      @sylvieplamondon5681 Месяц назад

      @@LifewithMaiOfficial Thanks a lot for sûre I Will follow your next aventures❤️

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Thank you I appreciate it! 🤍🤍🤍 Blessings! 🙏

  • @marierey3888
    @marierey3888 Месяц назад +3

    I love your new colours in your van
    I have a stow and go but I am 74 with need for knee replacement
    I am very happy that there is campsite open in the winter in Banff
    I am in Sylvan’s lake so not too far
    I might try it this winter
    I have a jackery 500
    Maybe I could do it

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! Oh sorry to hear about your knee, praying that all goes well. I love Banff! We went there close to Sylvan Lake to see the ice bubbles two years ago. Take care my dear! 🤍🙏🥰

    • @marierey3888
      @marierey3888 Месяц назад +1

      @ yes I know you went to Abraham lake
      I saw your video
      I am following you for a while
      I am so happy you are back
      Hope you have a wonderful winter in beautiful Alberta
      Maybe we will meet one day
      Who knows

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Awww thank you so much for your support! Yes hopefully we can do a meet up! Praying for you my sister! 🤍🙏🥰

  • @hathayoga6240
    @hathayoga6240 Месяц назад +1

    thank you Mai, for you video, I enjoyed every minute!!! thanks a looot.❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @coloradopackratprepper
    @coloradopackratprepper Месяц назад +2

    Those are Elk. Rocky mountain elk. A larger species of deer family. Would lov to visit Banff someday tho i drive thru some beautiful mountain areas and seems some of the prettiest is in Southern Colorado!!!!! We hav some craggy mountains down here. Myself i keep one of those small coleman match cylinders cases full (bout1"x 3" usually orange) and in with my stove just in case!!!!

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Oh yeah! Those are elk! I knew it, there’s another term for them. Yes noted on the matches, lesson learned! Oh well seems I am reallu relearning this its been two years hahaha thank you dear! See you next week! 🤍🥰🎉

    • @coloradopackratprepper
      @coloradopackratprepper Месяц назад +1

      For those match holder case boxes ,coghlan and uco make them too and generic. Usually advertised to keep matches dry. Any way i keep one inside each stove just in case cause cases are small.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Love it! Thank you for the suggestions! Keep them coming pls! I appreciate it! 🤍

  • @bonniewoodard2771
    @bonniewoodard2771 Месяц назад +1

    Next week ... it's a date ! thank you for the trip to Banff :)

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it see you im also excited! 🤍🤩

  • @tahoesnowlion
    @tahoesnowlion Месяц назад +1

    Great emergency kit! I just noticed that you have a Sienna. I have a 2021 Hybrid AWD. I can not remove the passenger seats but can fold up as you have done. Ill have to put Banff on my list. Its gorgeous there! I have seen a camping coffee pot that is supposed to make excellent HOT coffee. I can't remember now where i saw it. Thank you, I always learn something from you. We jad our first good snow at home this past week. Its funny though.. thats when i start to get "cabin fever" and want to camp😮.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Yes I love Banff! Yeah I need an electric kettle so I dont miss morning coffee in the mountain next time! Thank you for watching see you again next week. Would love to stay in a cabin too with snow, oh my so relaxing .

  • @Sxelnlgs
    @Sxelnlgs Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the tips.. loved the trip…I took notes as I’m a newbie n need all the help that I can get also as a suggestion, have some matches stored in ur car, take ur Bible so u can read out in that beautiful environment n I noticed u wear fine jewelry, I suggest using fashion Jewelry if u must wear jewelry when going camping.. u never know whose out there watching in a gas station, parking lot or shopping area… best not to arouse the animal instinct in a person no matter how safe we feel.. thank u again for sharing Banff.. it’s a beautiful place.. I don’t know if u watch Van City Life with chrome n Cruze.. they live in Vancouver n he travels thru all those areas.. mayb u can meet up with him 😄 continue to enjoy those beautiful weekends.. someday I’ll be out there… I have a few security issue to square off with my Van b4 trying a Weeknd away from NYC.. stay safe 🙏🏼🌹

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Love it! Yes I am a fan of Chrome but im shy to meet up haha he was here in Calgary two years ago I was supposed to go to the meet up but I chickened out. Haha
      Thank you for the tips will take a note of that, I appreciate it! See you on the next one! 🤍🤍🤍

    • @Sxelnlgs
      @Sxelnlgs Месяц назад

      @@LifewithMaiOfficial awwww don’t be shy.. u can say u came by to check out his new business n his merchandise 😄.. I’m soooo dying to go to Vancouver n meet Cruze n him.. n to go to Tim Hortons’😄😄 they don’t have any by the NYC area.. I’ve found them in Michigan bcuz my g-daughter lives there otherwise Never would’ve know about that Franchise..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️it😋😋😋😋.. well hope to be able to sit someday with u.. continue to enjoy ur trips n please stay safe in prayer🙏🏼🌹🥰 I’ll b watching ur channel keep up with u🌹🌹🌹🌹👋🏼

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you sooo much! I will gather courage. Hahaha thanks dear! Hope to see you around Canada 🤩😅

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney Месяц назад +1

    Thank You 🙏🏾

  • @Beezer.D.B.
    @Beezer.D.B. Месяц назад +2

    The mountains! 🏔️ Sooo beautiful!
    So, is there a Plan B for making coffee the next time you need a Plan B? I would not be able to buy coffee at a donut shop! Reasons:
    1) 🍩 2)🍩 maybe 3)🍩 😅

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Hahahaha ok sure next time time I will get those 🍩 hello metformin! 😂😂😂

  • @leenaerman594
    @leenaerman594 Месяц назад +2

    You inspire me😊
    I just bought an rv ; really old but works! Have you travelled in Finland?? It is very beautiful country; good roads everywhere and peaceful❤
    Welcome camping here!

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +3

      Oh I would love to! That can he one to put in my bucket list so far I want to try camping in Japan first haha thank you enjoy your adventure! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @thlim1460
    @thlim1460 Месяц назад +1

    Really awesome scenarios and will never get bored just enjoying the beautiful sights. Thanks for sharing with us Mai.
    Btw, when will we get a chance to see your face and hear your voice?

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +2

      Hello, awww my vlog is a silent vlog meant to be a haven of peace and relaxation so im afraid not anytime soon 🙏🤍🥰
      Thanks for dropping by,pls feel free to come back when you need a dose of relaxation okay? Thanks dear!

  • @Soooo.すー.CarLife
    @Soooo.すー.CarLife Месяц назад +1

    初めまして、私は日本で貴方と同じよう 車を動く部屋にして 楽しんでます🚙🎵
    美しいカナダの景色を観せてくれてありがとう😊
    ラーメンが出てきて嬉しかったです🍜❤

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Wow thank you for watching! I would love to come to Japan and camp! We went there last June and fell in love with it. Welcome to mu channel! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @sgsd1586
    @sgsd1586 Месяц назад

    Hello...love your minimalistic setup...
    thanks for the list of products....do you have an Amazon Page with all your products you've bought & use, listed?

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Actually not yet, but am looking into that and will share thank you 🤍

  • @shalitatorres1958
    @shalitatorres1958 Месяц назад

    Hello there from Cali🤗 🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕

  • @PeacefulPlanets-ph6xc
    @PeacefulPlanets-ph6xc 3 дня назад

    You can clean your little cooker out real good and pour some water and heat what you cooking your eggs in you can heat water in that little pan

  • @WHITEPEONIES8422
    @WHITEPEONIES8422 Месяц назад

    WOW, the views are amazing. If you have the desire and it is possible will you go to Victoria, B.C. I went there in 2019 for a short stay to see a concert and stayed by the water. It was the most memorable and beautiful vacation. I would love to see it again, even through another's eyes. As always...thank you for taking us along with you❤

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Oh yeah Victoria BC is amazing! I have a video where I stayed there and slept in a parking lot of a hotel haha

    • @WHITEPEONIES8422
      @WHITEPEONIES8422 Месяц назад

      @@LifewithMaiOfficial I look forward to it and thank you for your reply❤

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      My pleasure thanks again for watching! 🤍

  • @alcyonlee-il6xq
    @alcyonlee-il6xq 2 дня назад

    I know i am late for this video. There is a small collapsible kettle on Amazon or Temu for hot water.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  2 дня назад

      Thank you so much for the tip! 🤍 I will make sure to check it out. Happy New Year! 🤍🥰

  • @karenclaypatch6917
    @karenclaypatch6917 Месяц назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @tricia.b.
    @tricia.b. Месяц назад

    I used to place rechargeable motion detector flood lights around the car. If animal or person walks by, it lights them up.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Oh thats a great idea! I will steal that thank you!🤩🙏🤍

  • @joyjournal6157
    @joyjournal6157 15 дней назад

    🦋🦋🦋

  • @micheledelnigro9259
    @micheledelnigro9259 Месяц назад +1

    How do you know where to go each weekend, I'm nervous but love camping. I have always been at campgrounds as a summer seasonal.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      There are campsites that are open in winter too and I always go to powered sites in winter.
      You can also use the I Overlander app for summer camping, there are great recommendations there. 🤍🥰

  • @prettyblk47
    @prettyblk47 15 дней назад

    Can you tell me where you got the light that looks like a ceiling fan?

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  15 дней назад

      Hello it was gifted to me, I will try to ask for the link okay?

  • @fondatruelove2330
    @fondatruelove2330 Месяц назад

    Can you tell me what kind of bed set up you have and where it came from it looks so comfy

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +2

      Here you go
      Vanlife Essentials Series |#3 | The Bed
      ruclips.net/user/shorts5yoJLK-ujaA?feature=share

    • @fondatruelove2330
      @fondatruelove2330 Месяц назад

      @LifewithMaiOfficial thank you so much and your personality is just beautiful

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it. 🤍🤍🤍

  • @noryaa4194
    @noryaa4194 25 дней назад

    The earth is so vast

  • @CrustPi
    @CrustPi День назад

    Where do you shower/bathe? I would have a hard time with out bathing every day

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  День назад

      I only do this on weekends so i bathe either at home or at campsite. When i travelled long term like when I went to BC, i bathe in-community centres, and truck stops.

  • @nicoleziegler6112
    @nicoleziegler6112 Месяц назад

    They are called Reindeer !!!!

  • @Bhatia423
    @Bhatia423 Месяц назад

    Are you in Canada. I travel on my rv. Next year want to do Canada. Best month to start my journey?

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Yay! You will love it here in Fall! Late summer I would say! Where in Canada will you be visiting?

    • @Bhatia423
      @Bhatia423 Месяц назад

      @@LifewithMaiOfficialQuebec and Toronto❤

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Oh my you will love Quebec City! Can wait to hear about your adventures.

    • @Bhatia423
      @Bhatia423 Месяц назад

      @ maybe i can meet up with you for coffee or tea. My treat. Heck maybe lunch😂

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +1

      Sure lets see! But im in Alberta, Quebec is too far hahaha

  • @christabel4921
    @christabel4921 18 дней назад +1

    What a waste of time & energy
    I wouldn’t be camping in Banff solo anyway! Especially as a woman! Too many stories about unsafe environment in this place.
    At first I started watching as I thought you lived in your van, full time. As just a weekend thing I believe it’s a waste of time .. 😂 Good luck to you !

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  18 дней назад +1

      Weekend is more than enough for me. You know studies show that you get refreshed by a few days of break than longer ones? Been camping in Banff for years now and never had a single bad experience, those stories are probably very isolated.
      I tried living in my van for 30 days two years ago but my health became an issue so i still did this only on weekends to satisfy my cravings for this kind of lifestyle. Thanks for visiting my channel though, i appreciate your feedback. 🤍🥰🙏

  • @teresaferrer4748
    @teresaferrer4748 Месяц назад

    You wear nice jewelry and one day you will forget and someone won't. Not the image of a down to earth van lifer.

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +7

      Sorry you feel that way, thats the thing Im not portraying any image. This is me… nothing more nothing less, but I will remember to take it off for safety as suggested by a subscriber. I appreciate the concern. 🤍🥰

    • @Judymillionaire
      @Judymillionaire Месяц назад

      You sound a bit jealous of this woman’s jewelry. Go buy your own😢

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад

      🥰🤗🤍

  • @deedeeotero4475
    @deedeeotero4475 Месяц назад

    I hope you don't sleep w/your door open?

    • @LifewithMaiOfficial
      @LifewithMaiOfficial  Месяц назад +2

      Oh absolutely not! I triple check always! Thank you!🤍🤍🤍