ROAD TRIP WITH US (back to van life)
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2024
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Episode 841 | Filmed August 2022
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment. We discovered the world of “travel hacking” & became obsessed. So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world. Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went home to “normal life.” We started this travel vlog to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with this lifestyle and did everything we could to keep going. 4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time. Van life was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎
#vanlife #travel #travelvlog
0:00 from the North Pole to VAN LIFE!
0:55 How we ended up here?
2:25 heading NORTH!
3:25 Finding somewhere to sleep tonight…
6:08 Day 2: we’ve MISSED this!
8:32 Drone training LOL
9:30 How to save $$$ online shopping!
10:32 Cooking lunch in the van!
11:56 Hello Ohio! And Jungle Jim’s?
14:40 PEANUT BUTTER RAMEN
16:53 Day 4: Canada border crossing
25:00 SO THANKFUL THIS YEAR
27:30 REUNITING WITH OUR BFFS
Aweee besties we love you so much!!! Thank you SO much for making the road trip up to spend time with us and filling our home with joy and more Bu-Chan-Chan memories 💛🥰. Missing you like you all miss making your morning coffee in the Chemex!
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Im big fans of you Eamon and Bec and Kara and Nate
Whats a BuChanChan did i miss out on something
The reunion with the 5 of you made me tear up!
@@maxkfuller Kara and Nate Buchanan (last name) So I would guess it's their nickname
The reunion made me tear up so much and cry when Kara got out of the car and hugged Bec so hard and her little gallop. You can totally tell they’re bffs. Same with Eamon and Nate but to finally see them reunite and to know Bec is doing so much better and is so inspirational totally melts my heart and they’re dog Oso/Bear being so excited and seemingly giving a group hug put the cherry on top ❤
Me too!!
Glad I wasn't the only overly emotional person watching this
it really did (crying too)
Same! ❤️
I got emotional too. Got even more emotional bcuz I can't wait for the next video! You guys are the best!
You guys inspired me to go for 100 countries when it wasn't really on my radar about 3-4 years ago. (I thought 75 might be doable eventually and I was at around 43 countries - which had taken me over 50 years to hit at that point.) I travelled pretty much throughout COVID and have spent the last 14 months travelling non-stop. Currently I am in Jordan, country #81 and will hit Chile, country #100 on Dec. 28th. Everything between now and then is already booked, so unless I die, it is HAPPENING. I can't believe it - and I am seriously grateful I ran across your channel almost 4 years ago. Oh, and before that, I also had a cancer battle. Actually it took over 4 years to defeat that MoFo. I am now 58 and am the healthiest and happiest in years. Just wanted to let you know the part you guys played in that. Thanks for the motivation to achieve a goal I thought was impossible. Best of luck on your future travels!! BTW, at the end, you are travelling through the part of Canada I grew up in. How cool is that?!
Oh, wow!
Damn good on ya Brian
good work, mate! very inspiring.
My eyes are sweating. Rude 😅
You are awesome
How's Chile?
Yes, do 24hrs at Jungle Jim’s! It is an amazing store. Kara: “This is not where we came in and I honestly don’t know where our van is.” That is a true Jungle Jim’s experience 😂
They need to do that it will be a great. Video
No really it is lol I get lost every time!
Does anyone else plan their day, or pause another RUclips video, in order to watch Kara and Nate right when a new video is released? 🙋🏾♀️
OFC absolutely
Yes I do lol
Yup! My wife just did!
heck yea!
I do! Lol😂
Kara: *enjoys caviar and champagne on a luxury cruise to the north pole worth tens of thousands of dollars*
Also Kara: *seaweed falls on the van floor* "I'll eat it"
Also Kara: peanut butter ramen lol
She is so cool.
Balance ya know
I laughed at that too. So funny.
Nate has one of the best smiles and Kara's whole face just lights up when she's happy. Love you guys.
Totally agree!
4:33 same Kara same 🤷🏽
The ending to that video was just a boost of serotonin seeing Kara and Nate running to hug them just put a smile on my face :)
They never fail to surprise us. From the North Pole to the van, and onto Eamon and Bec's. How many of us had Bec in our prayers, so glad she has it behind her.
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I have you and this channel to thank for posting Nate’s skin cancer story, after I watched it I realized the “weird scab” on my head was not healing and went to the dermatologist. I am now 2 weeks post-op on having that area of skin cancer removed… Thank You so much for not only the great travel content and fun adventures you post but for showing the real life struggles and stories!!! It literally changed my life 🙏🏼🤕
28:01 that was such a special hug bec and Nate had. You could tell the happiness and relief they felt for each other
I am sorry about your loss Nate. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kara, and your family. May God Bless your Grandmother and You and Kara and Your Family. My 104 year old Great-grandmother passed away this past January and my Mom 30 years ago on October 17th of this year. May God bless you and Kara with Great travels and blessed friends and family!!
The “I’ll eat it.” When the seaweed piece hit the ground is literally everything to me. Kara you’re my spirit animal, for sure. 💜
Such a beautiful way to end the video. Beck has been so brave and I’m so happy she is in remission. Just love you guys and thank you for going back to the van. If you ever want Spanish food you can stop by Connecticut for some.
I second the "stop by Connecticut"! 😄(And the other parts.)
Ayo #203 #860
This is the most wholesome video. I typically watch you guys for a little boost in my life. You are both so positive, even when the situation is negative. You’ve encouraged me to have a more positive outlook. Thank you for being you
Yeeeees
Kara's poker face at every border crossing is worth subscribing to this channel!
I teared up when I saw Eamon & Bec 🥺. Thank you for involving us all in your journeys. You all feel like family ❤️
Agreed - same!
Tell me why I teared up seeing you 5 (Oso makes 5) hug. Its so good to see you all together again knowing what you've both been through and the strength of friendship over distance. ❤
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Your guys’ marital banter and comedy is so great!!! 💕 I love Kara “Someone owes someone an apology, ahem, cough cough” 😂 Keep up the amazing vlogs!
I honestly started to cry when you drove up to their cabin! I'm so glad that you're all healthy and seeing you two in the van again made me sooo happy.
I love Kara's little "we're home". I am glad you guys have a "home base"
Binging Kara and Nate because its been a hot minute! When she says "I don't think I ever did that" and it transitions to her singing it's guacamole time, has me laughing so hard!
Poor Bec. I think she deserves so much more.
Edit: OMG I just passed rhats she's cancer free! That's amazing! Either way, she shouldn't have to go through that. Thank you Kara for giving mad props to our lovely lady!
I think this may be my favorite video as of late. Seeing y’all back in the van and reminiscing on previous trips was awesome. Eamon and Bec returning at the end was awesome. This whole video was just so wholesome. Y’all are amazing. ❤️
I love how Kara and Nate sticked with their word and promise, and actually made the trip to Canada this time, though it was later than what they originally planned. I've been following Eamon and Bec for awhile, and what they've gone through is definitely something no one would have had to go through. I'm so glad the reunion finally happened and you guys were able to go and joyfully celebrate a journey accomplished with them, even though it was riddled with hopelessness, depression, "why this to me?", and a bunch of emotions on the rollercoaster. Thank you Kara and Nate for being the real and authentic couple you have been in the past and will always continue to be such, and for radiating confidence, optimism, positivity, and joy to others! You are all truly a family! Love you guys! ❤
I don’t watch Eamon & Bed’s channel, but just from watching you guys.. and seeing u try to get to them before and not be able to, and now finally embrace your friends! It actually made me cry! I am so happy that your friend...and Nate!...are okay.
And it’s such a blessing to get to watch your stories and these beautiful moments that you capture and inspire us!
Truly nothing better than when this foursome comes together! Although I've watched both couples separately, it's like New Year's Eve when your videos overlap. You guys inspire us to be better as a couple and as traveling humans!
I freaking love your relationship with Eamon and Bec. Through watching you guys I started to follow their journey, since the last time you went to visit them and I fell in love with your authenticity and support to one another. It honestly makes me cry tears of joy sometimes when I see how much love you all have, of course not to forget Craig and Aimee. I hope you have/ had the best time reuniting and celebrating life together!!
Watching you four amazing people embrace and the end of Kara's little speech had me in tears. So excited that you guys are back together again!!
That was just awesome…..Bec looks amazing after everything and Eamon is a such an awesome guy to look after her all through the illness.
Kara and Nate, such awesome and amazing friends to have for support and life.
I totally cried when ya’ll arrived and gave each other hugs, I’m so happy you finally got to see them! Nate I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandma, my Grandma passed away August 20th, so my heart goes out to you because I know how hard it is. Sending love to ya’ll!
Welcome back to van life! You go Kara! 👏Drone flying ain't easy, great job. So excited for you to hang out with Eamon & Bec again 😀
Very true! Especially when you have to get shots to use for a video. Oh and lets not forget all the trees and cable you need to look out for. Great job Kara!
I love when my favorite RUclips couples hang out! So excited!!
Kara and Nate vanlife woohooo!
As someone who has been in Cincinnati now for almost 2 years, Jungle Jim's is the best. They have everything. I'm so glad you guys got to finally go visit Eamon and Bec. Your friendship is so strong and amazing. I was actually diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer last month, and both your channel and their channel is what is getting me through the treatments so far. Love you both! I can't wait to see what adventures come next. ❤😀
As someone who loves to travel, loves geography, and never knew Jungle Jims existed I can’t wait to check it out one day! I’ve never even been to Ohio yet lol!
god bless you and may he heal and comfort you during this time . sending you positive vibes
Praying for you and your journey.
1:47 I love how she sneeze ! 😁🤪🤭
i havent gotten teary eyed for a vlog in a while and this one actually brought me some tears i am so happy for you guys! And im so glad you guys are back in the van! :D
Was waiting for this vlog! I know y'all had moved on a little from van life but knowing what the end goal of this journey was makes it so much more special and I'm loving that we are getting to see this life again!
I am dying laughing at the whole Jungle Jim's experience 🤣 because it is exactly what my boyfriend and I are like when we go. Pay way more than you planned and come out the wrong exit.
I'm only a few minutes in at the moment, but I just had to share my best wishes with you two and say how much I love how relaxed and joyful you both are, especially compared to the early days of the channel. You are still the same people, but it feels like you have both become so much more confident and peaceful within yourselves. You exude happiness and oneness and it is always such a delight to see.
aww i love you guys, its good to see you back on the van lots of good vibes for you guys and for your friend that win against cancer
I really needed this video - energy levels , Kara n Nate’s love for each other just makes the world a better place
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your Grandma. I lost my two grandmothers when I was a younger adult, but I also just lost my mother. Watching your videos over the years have brought me joy during some pretty hard times, and here you are again, bringing joy and laughter to all of us! Happy and safe travels.
My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother. I wish you healing and peace, friend. ❤
Not only the best travel content but also a vessel of positivity and wholesome content. LOVE YOU GUYS ANS EAMON AND BEC 💕
Yay! I’ve actually missed the van life videos! Whatever you guys do is always so fun to watch!
I really enjoy when I’m having a bad day and I can get into comfy clothes , get a snack and climb into bed and watch your videos. I do wanna live in a van when I’m older and watching your van life series really inspires me. Thank you for posting Kara and Nate I love you guys 💞
I want to live in a van when I'm older too... and I am already old! ;)
I cried like a baby at the end! You are both two AMAZING couples that exude positivity!! It is extremely refreshing! Thank you for continuing to post!!
You guys are sooo much fun and encourage others to step out of their comfort zone, take risks, do something new, & just be a kind person overall! Love you guys! ❤❤
The reunion at the end has me in tears! Those friendships are fire and should be cherished ❤🎉
As a European I really really enjoy all the north american content! Hope to see some more VanLife, have fun guys :)
I missed the van! I love when you guys go to Canada! Sorry for your families loss Nate, I hope your Grandpa is doing ok. ❤
I love how this video throws back to the old days of the van life!! Such memories! ❤
I've genuinely made Kara's penut butter ramen SO MANY times, it's one of my favourite autumn/winter meals! I'm so psyched the cooler weather is back so I can start making it again 😍 also so excited for you guys seeing Eamon & Bec again, so much love for all ya'll! ❤️
Today I had a bad day and I got called a lot of things that I didn’t want to be called by stupid boys, so when I saw that you had posted a video it brightened up my day and made me happier, thank you so much for making me smile every time you post it brightens my mood every day
they're just projecting their insecurities! you're great and it isn't about you
((((Hugs))))
Would love to road trip through Canada into Banff and the Canadian Rockies! Currently exploring Montana and actually headed towards Glacier NP which should be pretty epic. Thanks for inspiring me to travel and film my own adventures!
Did that 30 years ago in a pickup truck. Awesome trip full of mountain goats, glaciers, fishing, waterfalls and camping. Have a great trip!
@@maryhduke2307 thank you! Hoping to see lots of wildlife up there
The final shots meeting your friends and their wonderful Dog put my emotions over the top. Incredible episode.
Everytime I watch your videos I am touched by your love for life, love for adventure, and love for people. You both are amazing people and I hope to meet you both one day ❤
So glad to see you all back in the van, our family loves your van life adventures .
So excited to see y’all back in the van! I felt like I was back home too. And seeing Kara hug Bec made me tear up, love seeing my 2 fav RUclips couples hanging out!! 💜
Love this video! Watching you guys doing extravagant things is fun, but I just love watching you wandering around the world enjoying life and the people you meet along the way. ❤
Awww this video unlocked a very special memory for me. My grandma used to take me shopping with her at Jungle Jim’s. She passed a year ago and this was such a a nice reminder of her. Thanks for showing my hometown some love❤
Kara's going to be pro at flying the drone in no time!
Just what I needed to top off my relaxing weekend! Cozied up on the couch before our double date tonight watching you guys just live it up!I live vicariously though you!
So nice to see you both back in the van. Condolences for your loss ❤️. 🏴
guys, thank you so much for posting your videos. as a depressed, going through the hard times, really dreaming about traveling and seeing the world person, i really do appreciate your content and the mood of the videos, it keeps me up and brings the smile to my face. i really enjoy watching you, it feels like im your friend too :)
I'm so happy to see you back in the van hitting the road, cooking, and crossing states with songs. But even more excited to see you meeting Eamon and Bec. Can't wait for the next video! BTW, I'm almost finished watching your vlogs from the beginning and will apparently start again, because there is just nothing better than you guys making the most of your lives! Love, love, love! ♥ Anna
So sorry about the loss of your gran. Grandparents are the most amazing gift❤. So much of this video has made it one of my all time faves especially the reunion at the end and Bear’s jubilation at seeing you all!
Yey van life! Can't wait to see the adventures with Eamon & Bec! Everyone's journey's are individual....it's our own experiences that shape us into hopefully the best people! Loved hearing Kara being so natural at the tail ends of shots! U guys are amazing!
Yay! Vanlife again! I love the mixture between traveling all over and the vanlife. Its weird how i can actually look forward all week for a kara and nate video. And man i want a relationship like those two.
omg I missed the van life you two have! It just makes me feel so happy that you two are back again in the van. I get to travel through your eyes in a van as well, as being on disability I can't. Thank you for uploading another amazing video,
Congrats to everyone that got this message! Keep it up nate and kara!
Great video! It’s so much fun watching your adventures. Thanks for introducing Eamon and Bec to us. Love your friendship and positive attitudes. It puts such a smile on my face.😍
Loved this video so much. It was wonderful to see you back in the van and on your way to spend time with Eamon and Bec. Good friends are so hard to come by. You are blessed.
I have enjoyed Kara & Nate adventures for a while and discovered Eamon & Bec from their site and now follow both as best I can. So happy to see this journey and reunion. Cannot wait to see more. Blessings on all of you in your continuing adventures.
I just wanted to let you guys know how much I appreciate the fact that you folks are still so darned wholesome! So many people whom I’ve followed on RUclips have fallen prey to something else. I don’t especially like it that you have sponsored videos, but I guess you kids have worked hard for what you have and I respect you for that. I still adore you kids…You’re doing a great job!!!!
I just want to say that I've been watching your videos for about 3 years and they help me so much to find some joy during hard times ❤ I love you guys so much!!!
That last scene brought me to tears. So happy you could all get to see each other again!
it’s amazing that when they were in Ohio and Kara made dinner and Nate had us guess for dinner…. I IMMEDIATELY said “PEANUT BUTTER RAMEN!!!!”.
love these two!
Such a wholesome video. Thank you guys
You're both FANTASTIC - from super luxury to the North Pole to van life - excited to see where the adventure takes you!
Condolences on your family's loss Nate and Kara, and I bet that grandmother was so very PROUD of both of you.
Hi guys! I absolute love you guys! ❤ You are such an inspirational couple. ❤❤
You know you're a Kara and Nate regular when you know it's going to be peanut butter ramen before they say it. A Kara and Nate staple!!
Okay but why does this reunion make me emotional? Love all y’all 💓
I love watching your videos! I love that you are back in the van. I appreciate so much that you keep your videos "G" rated. Thank you for sharing your lives. Sorry for the loss of your grandmother. 💕
Could be a cool limited meet up lol Kara's Food Truck!
I don’t know why, but I had tears in my eyes as y’all are getting closer to seeing your Canadian friends. Can’t wait for the next video. You guys are amazing! 🫶🏻
So heartwarming to see four of my favorite youtubers together. And Bec has been a trooper over the past year.
I teared up when you talked about Eamon & Bec's journey over this past year, but when I tell you I LOST IT as soon as you guys ran out there & hugged them 😭 You four are so inspiring 💗
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Hiiiii! So glad you guys are back! I hope you’ve enjoyed your time with family and friends! Excited to see what adventures are next! ❤
this is one of my favorites lately! love you guys and seeing you back in the van!
Welcome back! Excited to see where you guys go now!
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Kara looks absolutely radiant and happy 😊 and thin! and Nate has grown so much becoming self assured. All that marathon running on the ship caused Nate to meet an extraordinary challenge. These couple are inspiring and admirable in everything they do.
Kara and bec give the good hugs. Those are the ‘good hugger’ people ♥️♥️♥️♥️
This video was so inspirational for me in many ways. First I was excited that your first leg of the trip was around where I live. I grew up in Southern Indiana, but moved to Louisville, KY last year.
Secondly, seeing how much you care for Bec and have been supportive throughout her journey is very comforting to me.
I found this channel just after I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon cancer in October of last year. You guys have helped keep my mind off of my chemo and radiation treatments and everything that is involved with them. I am having major surgery in a couple weeks to remove what is left of the tumor and I know you all will be with me while I am recovering.
Thanks for always being there and showing others how to enjoy every minute of being together and how to enjoy life through nature!
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I’m soooooo exited, I love the van live vids
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Yay for the return of vanlife! Great job on the video you two. Thanks for making it.
Having gone to school in Eastern Indiana, Jungle Jim's was a super fun day trip! The cheese...the spices...the tea...the international food selection! Its honestly so much fun just to wander around and see what obscure and delicious things you can find!