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ROAD TRIP WITH US (back to van life)
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2023
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Episode 841 | Filmed August 2022
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
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!
@Max K Fuller Kara and Nate Buchanan (last name) So I would guess it's their nickname
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 :)
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!
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?
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!!
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 🤷🏽
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.
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!
28:01 that was such a special hug bec and Nate had. You could tell the happiness and relief they felt for each other
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
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!
As a European I really really enjoy all the north american content! Hope to see some more VanLife, have fun guys :)
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!
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!
Kara's poker face at every border crossing is worth subscribing to this channel!
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.
I follow you guys and Eamon and Bec, and the reunion you had with them, especially after what Bec has been through, brought me to tears....just human caring for human perfection!
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!
Does anyone else plan their day, or pause another UAclips 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😂
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!!
Congrats on reuniting with your besties! Congrats to Bec on her health journey!! 💖
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 ❤
Not only the best travel content but also a vessel of positivity and wholesome content. LOVE YOU GUYS ANS EAMON AND BEC 💕
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.
awdawdawd
I’m sooo happy to see you all FINALLY reunited !
🥳🥳🥳🥳
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 UAclips 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'm so proud of you guys for still producing great content through hard time 👍🏼🤘🏽👏🏽🤩
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! ❤❤
I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother! 💜I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers. Safe travels and enjoy your next adventure, I can't wait to watch!! Good Vibes Always. Lots of Love from NC🥰💜✌🏼
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. 💜
Happy you 4 were able to reunite 💜 hugs from 🇨🇦
I felt this was one of their best videos for some time. It was a lot more personal, less luxury which most viewers can't relate to, and I enjoyed the little flash-backs to previous significant moments. Great work.
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 love how positive you all are! ❤️
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. ❤
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 🙏🏼🤕
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!!!
the reasons my expectations are set so high is the fact nate wakes up and makes kara coffee everyday
Kara in a hat is a good look and not something we were expecting to see so much of lol. Loved seeing y'all's excitement of getting back into van life!
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 💗
If the last minute of this video doesn't showcase what true friendship is - then I don't know what does. Cheers to a lifelong series of memories and health!!
I teared up when I saw Eamon & Bec 🥺. Thank you for involving us all in your journeys. You all feel like family ❤️
Agreed - same!
Hey, im glad Nate is ok, Prayers for a speedy recovery for Bec and hello to her husband Eamon. I'm such a fan of you all Nate and Kara and i enjoy all your adventures. God speed and safe travels👋
So nice to see you both back in the van. Condolences for your loss ❤️. 🏴
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
Omg! I didn't realized how much I miss van life from you two! You two really inspire me! 🥰
I love your wild adventures, however, I really love your van adventures as well, they are always entertaining and fun to watch! :)
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
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!
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 so love Kara and Nate. They can totally rock dress clothes and fancy restaurants and upscale train rides and cruises AND enjoy peanut butter ramen on top of their van in a parking lot!
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
You're both FANTASTIC - from super luxury to the North Pole to van life - excited to see where the adventure takes you!
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! ❤
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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!
The reunion at the end has me in tears! Those friendships are fire and should be cherished ❤🎉
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! ❤️
OMG! When's the next episode? I cried at the end of this video. Been following Bec's journey and so happy that you got to see them finally! May God always bless you guys. Love from the Philippines🤗😍
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 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!!
Hello Kara and Nate! I want to say first that you guys have help me so much as I am 16 and was very stressed as soon I am going to head to university and I still had not idea of what I wanted to do with my life and watching you guys have very much inspired me to be a travel vlogger, the first video I saw of you guys was the video about the Vivos X-point bunkers and from that day on I got addicted to your videos and Now I really want to become a travel vlogger, It would be nice you you could make a video about how new people can get to know how you guys travel and how to save money on traveling as I know you guys have made a video about it once but you just briefly mentioned it. Thank you, and Love you guys!
So heartwarming to see four of my favorite youtubers together. And Bec has been a trooper over the past year.
I am obsessed with both of their channels. Their friendship is so incredible ❤️
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❤
I loveeeeeee Eamon and Bec!! It makes me so happy to see you guys visiting them. I know they enjoyed. I knew I wouldn’t keep it together once y’all reunited lol my two favorite UAclips channels of all time!!!! 💜💜💜 both couples inspire me so much I can’t explain. This channel is the reason I took my first trip.
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!!
You two are honestly the most genuine, awesome, kind hearted people I follow. I look forward to your videos, even if it’s only spending the night at some sketch brewery. If you ever make your way to the Allegheny mountains, I would love to host you at the Flying W Ranch. I know you would have an awesome time riding horses with us.
Yay! I’ve actually missed the van life videos! Whatever you guys do is always so fun to watch!
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.😍
We need a good month of vanlife videos! Like a PCH trip that never got to happen or making the drive to Key West! Bless us with some new Van life videos!
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.
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. ❤️
Kara and bec give the good hugs. Those are the ‘good hugger’ people ♥️♥️♥️♥️
My favorite line nate says "coffe is ready"💜💜
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!
You all getting out of the van and hugging Eamon and Bec slayed me😍🥹It was so beautiful! Glad you were able to visit each other.
SO HAPPY to hear your friend is better. Tell her congrats. And it's weirdly comforting watching Cara struggle around the van again....
You guys ever gone get around to NAMING HER!!!.....
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 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.
So glad crossing at my city (Windsor, Ontario) was a better experience for you both this time! Can't wait for what's to come with your videos with Eamon & Bec - I found them and fell in love with them too because of you ❤❤
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!
Ok I'll admit it...I love watching van life with y'all. Loved the reunion with my other favorite van lifers Eamon and Bec. Xoxox from Dallas Texas ❤️
So lovely that you finally made it to Canada. I follow Eamon and Bec and I am so proud of Bec the way she has fought. Eamon has been a solid rock. Nate got through his scare like a champ too. I love you all guys. Xxx😊❤
Yay for the return of vanlife! Great job on the video you two. Thanks for making it.
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 UAclips couples hang out! So excited!!
Kara and Nate vanlife woohooo!
Really enjoyed the sweet reunion at the end! You all have beautiful souls! Much love!!
Too many things to love about this video. I could watch you do van life forever. But most of all seeing you reunite with Eamon and Bec brought tears to my eyes. 🥲
Kara and Nate, it's funny, before watching this video I too was reflecting on the changes of this year. Last fall I was going through an insanely tough time mentally and the job I had only made it worse. This year I've gotten more help for my mental health than I'd ever thought possible and have a new (awesome) job. I'm so grateful for you guys (and Eamon and Beck), you're a big part of the reason I stayed the course last year and ya'll continue to inspire me everyday. Thank you ❤️
And we have missed the van life too! Thank you guys for always being flexible in life and thanks to the pandemic you guys have a van so now you can escape traveling and do road trips like this!
I really needed this video - energy levels , Kara n Nate’s love for each other just makes the world a better place
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. 💕
Love you guys and loving every episode you post on UAclips, I'm from Georgetown Ontario and i am very familiar with Kingston Ontario, Cheers to your friends for be strong people, it take a lot of courage and strength to go thru what your friends went thru. Stay strong
Sorry for the lost of your grandmother ! Praying peace for you and your family 1
Absolutely a teary reunion!🥺 I
l💜ved this back to van life episode,,,and I'm going to try out my version of peanut butter ramen soon!🍜
I love this 🥺 so wholesome! Also I think it’s so funny that Kara and Bec are basically wearing the same outfit! 😂
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. ❤
Thats so cool! I recently went on a little road trip with my family to Nashville and we're from the Toronto area so it was so cool that you guys basically took the same drive we did through Ohio & Kentucky and crossed at the Ambassador bridge in Windsor! Hope you had the best time in Canada :)
Love this video. Nate- my sincerest condolences on the loss of your grandmother. Kara- I think I am going to have to try peanut butter ramen. Kudo's to Eamon & Bec on the end of the horrific journey with cancer, have followed, prayed and looked fwd to each update of Bec's progress. The reunion at the end filled my heart with joy and gratitude for all four of you guys and I am looking fwd to an upcoming episode now of your time together during the visit. Love you all.
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.
Both of you are incredible and superb. Really nice. I always see your uploads. Sorry for your grandma. She will definitely be very proud to have a brave grand son like you. Same also for her great grand daughter in law. You guys are incredible. I adore both of you a lot. Spectacular.