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Travel is a break from the routine. You can do one, and then the other. But maybe you have grown away from van life. You don't HAVE to do it just because it's what you were doing. Your channel is about you, not necessarily van life.

Whatever path you choose, I hope you continue with your storytelling. Your imagery and stories are both meaningful and beautiful, and you have a gift for it. Of the hundreds of YT story telling channels, yours easily stands above the crowd. My stepfather spent his life as a scenic photographer, mostly with large format 4x5 & 8x10 cameras, capturing amazing photos of our national parks and landscapes over a 40 year span, and having seen all his beautiful work, it's clear you have a talented eye for composition. I hope you keep rolling:-)

I've never lived in a van, but as a truck driver who used to be over the road, your descriptions hit very much close to home in a way I've never been able to articulate. Thank you for making this video and I look forward to whatever direction you venture with this channel.

The thing isn’t that you find your bliss and that’s it. Growing older and maturing shifts not only needs and perspectives but also what our soul wants. It sounds to me like you are just changing. It happens to all of us and it’s wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing your journey so beautifully.

I feel you. I've travelled most of 2022, working remotely on the tiniest of desks, sitting on the most uncomfortable airBnB chairs with spotty internet connection. Again and again, I found myself making sacrifices. Skipping workouts, because I have a lot of work to catch up with and I have only two days to see the amazing city/area I'm in. And, oh, I did not buy anything to eat, because yday my newly met flatmate invited me to a jam session. Guess I'm eating fast food today again... But how can you NOT make those sacrifices? When faced with the jaw-dropping world out there, how can you NOT engage with it fully? How can you say no to the adventures? Not meet all of those colorful people and not hear their stories? I've grown tenfold that year. I collected so many beautiful moments/memories. Isn't that what life is? A collection of moments? But I know it was not sustainable for me at that time. I projected it over the next two years and looked closely at that projected person. Do I want to be that? Truth be told, I don't know. Sometimes I find it hard to distinguish what I really want from what society made me believe I want. Most likely I'll regroup this year and go travel again in 2024. It is true that the stability of a flat/house is liberating. You gain freedom to dedicate more of your resources to things you care about. Work, a personal project or hobbies. Big city like one where I'll be staying this year has a lot of perks: quality movies in underground cinemas, great theatre plays, meetups, dance classes, a community of friends -- all just a bus away. Nonetheless I fear this stability. It is predictable and might get boring. I will most likely get desensitized to all the above perks. On the road novelty is around each corner. Both the amazing and the dreadful are a novelty. The whole year I felt so energized, like a kid exploring the world and through it -- life. I think I will have to fight hard not to starve my hunger for experiences. An antidote I can think about right now is a goal ambitious enough to keep me excitied throughout the year. The way I'm trying to thing about it is to explore what I can do with this stability like I'd explore a mountain track or new city's bustling alleys. It is in the human nature that we get used to our environment. I guess it's our biggest blessing and a curse. Travelling, I noticed that when visiting friends I haven't seen for long time. The interactions were just so much more intense when the meeting was scheduled spontaneously and we didn't know when we'll see each other again. That is just not the case when you are living 20 minutes from each other. So I think the make-shift strategy I have now is to change it up every now and then. Don't let myself get too used to the stability by pursuing an ambitious goal. Don't let myself make too many sacrifices while traveling. Granted, it's a thin, red line to balance on. I'm sure you will be happy regardless of the path you will choose. The grass will always be greener whether you make the switch or not. As always, I'm looking forward your next video. Whether the backdrop for it will be snowy mountains or snow-capped trash cans in your new neighbourhood, I'm sure it'll look just as aesthetically pleasing. Hope you figure it out. Peace and blessings.

My brother has been living on his sailboat for a few years, sailing up and down the east coast. He’s had many magical experiences but often feels overwhelmed by the added complexities, the challenge of letting go, and the lack of space. You’ve done an amazing job as always putting the experience of being nomadic in context. Thanks.

What I love about this is that you have found a way to articulate the struggle that many van-lifers are facing. It's refreshing to hear you openly discuss it. My hope for you is that you find your place of balance between the van and a potential home with a foundation. You can have both, and we will still want to enjoy your poignant artistry, wherever you are. Best wishes!

I struggle with this balance too. Been nomadic for a few years but I'm also super organized and don't do well with chaos or being overly busy. I love when everything's in its place, tidy, organized, some type of routine, waking up and being able to totally wing it, not having to plan out every day, where to stay etc. But on the flip side I get lazy, complacent, restless if I'm still for too long in the same city, same house, with the same routine day in and day out. It's such a mental and physical battle sometimes 😭

Your video editing is flawless. I'm absolutely amazed at the story you tell because your footage and the edits make this such compelling viewing.

I will say it again, you are the best videographer on youtube. Bar none. That looks out station was epic! Whether you continue to travel or find a home base, please keep sharing your incredible experiences with us. 5 stars!!

It’s okay to close a chapter and move on to another lifestyle. Some things have an expiration date and can only teach us and serve us to a certain degree. It doesn’t have to be a forever thing ❤

You can have both vanlife and a stable home base at the same time. It’s nice you have options. As we get older, it’s a normal feeling to need a resting spot. You’ll figure out what’s best for you…spectacular photos!!

I love how honest you are. Showing the struggles and thoughts behind everything. It’s refreshing. I truly believe you are destined for amazing things, no matter if your house has wheels or a foundation. You’ve already accomplished so much and created so much beauty that you graciously share. Imagine if you had a home base you could retreat to and regenerate, before venturing out for however long felt good. Yea, I think you’re finding ways to live your best life which is a pleasure to witness, even as a stranger across the world ❤

Honest. Creative. Teachable. Self reliant. Thoughtful. Reflective. Grateful. Optimistic. These are all words that describe you. Congratulations on being an incredible human being :-) Your videos just keep getting better and better, your talent is endless ! Thank you for sharing :-)

My face hurts from smiling while watching you love that beautiful dog. You’re around the age now where you’re probably being pulled even harder by societal norms and expectations. I envy your ability to stay true to your nature, knowing what makes you happy in your core, and having adapted your life to make living that life possible. Whatever decisions you make will be the right ones. I hope you continue to share your creativity, travels, your beautiful free spirit, and your healthy outlook - you inspire us all. It’s intoxicating. Have a wonderful day spent doing whatever brings you joy. 🏕️

You said it best when you said “the decision doesn’t need to be final”. We probably all get older and grow and choose to move the fulcrum of balance in our lives, measure the effort against the reward. There is no magic position to where that fulcrum should be, to what connections return the most satisfying rewards, to what our contribution in life should be. You are wise beyond your years. Stay safe. Thanks for sharing!

Love this. The peace and quiet of a house and not having any noise or urgent responsibilities taxing your mental energy has been so valuable for me.

I can totally relate to where you’re coming from. The best way to live is have a permanent home and a vehicle to venture out from time to time; otherwise you get burned out! I’m not exactly sure why, but when I was 17 I got deep into photography, and now that’s all I do. It makes the adventure have so much more meaning, and I can always look back at my photos which sparks past memories. 🖖

i heard you say that having a home base and still traveling is something you are considering…seems like the perfect balance. whatever you choose, please continue your videos. your art and your thinking inspire and challenge…and serve as an oasis in the midst of life. i am heading out in my van soon. i have a home, so it won’t be full time. but i hope to spend most of this year on the road. as a 70 year-old woman, i am both excited and a bit anxious about this new adventure…mostly about where to find the remote places to land for several weeks at-a-time. you are one of the people who have inspired me to do something i never would have dreamed i would do…nor did i even know about it till November 2020. thank you for all the work it takes to produce incredible videos….and for being willing to share your thoughts. i am hoping one day you will write a book and include your photography. thanks again for sharing part of yourself.

I think all of us nomads feel that way from time to time. There are things I miss about sticks and bricks living. But the road calls me onward. I hope you follow your heart, wherever it takes you.

its been fun watching your travels and it doesn't surprise me you are ready for something else like a home. I was adventurous like you 20+ years ago then I found someone and had a family. its a whole journey I didnt know I wanted it but am so glad life changed. Whatever happens to you I'm sure you'll be happy. Now I'm free again, kids are grown and on their own and I'm rediscovering the adventure again...

You are growing and evolving. You should have a home base, but still keep the van for travel and experience. Van Lifers are so funny when making that decision to leave it. You're evolving which is all part of life. Excited to see where your future goes. PS what a cute cute puppy.

You’ve proven you can vanlife successfully and it has given you SO much. On the other hand, it seems to be draining you a bit. It is not unreasonable to find an affordable home in the mountains so you have the “option” to decompress. You can still travel, but then you’re on the hook for mortgage and repairs and taxes etc. I think you should go for it if you can swing it! It can be a different type of adventure! ❤

Whatever you do, where ever you go or settle don’t stop posting as you are my zen master 😂😂

Wherever you go, whatever you do, please don’t stop making these beautiful videos ❤Happy New Year!!

And then you're sitting in your house, with all those memories, and you can't wait to be on the road again... ;) Change is stressful, but I've realized it's what makes me happy. Especially when experiencing moments like those at the end of this video. Thank you for doing this.

“ Always take the long road home or the scenic route...” Love that house you were in and his dog❤ I must say after doing 8 1/2 years “ on the road”, mostly in the S. Pacific and one year of vanlife in the Pacific Northwest, finally settling down and getting a place has really given me and my dog peace. Blessings and much Aloha 🙏💜🌎☮️🌎💜🙏🐾🐾

The views alone are breathtaking and intensely grounding, I am most certain you have brought extreme joy and happiness to so many who are living vicariously through you're journey, thank you so much for everything you do. I'm sure you will always have the calling to be out on the road, many blessings!

Love the way you shared your experiences and spoke openly about van life in this one. You told it so creatively and beautifully. Can't wait for the next one! Van life or not, I hope you continue you create videos like this.

Nothing is permanent, and there is beauty in that 💚 Love this video!

Omg, I can totally empathize with how you're feeling. This was definitely one of my favorite "reflective" videos you've ever done. Keep on tapping into and trusting yourself. It's gotten you this far with already 6 years worth of experiences you'll cherish for the rest of your life. ☮️❤️🤝

I’ve seen a lot of van life vids, but the production quality of this is next level. Well done.

It's like a microcosm of life It's always what we make it no matter where we are 😊❤

I really appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in this video. Honestly, you got me thinking about doing van life the past couple years and embracing the unknown that comes along with it. You bring up the highs and lows, the positives and negatives, the reality of van life. You don't sugarcoat anything, and I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences. Your storytelling just keeps improving, and your shot selection has always amazed me! Always do what you feel is best for you, don't worry about your following on youtube or what others say. Your loyal subscribers and friends (me included!!) will always be here to support you in your journey of life 😁

Lots and lots of beautiful eye candy shots! Mesmerizing video...loved every second. Your journey is yours to choose, create and share if you need to. Personally, I hope you keep creating and sharing your experiences in nature and the phenomenal visuals you are so privileged to visit.

I love that I got a random notification about this video of yours. Wasn’t sure why because all of my notifications are set to off, but I started watching and noticed why the message came through. Your books - Steinbeck is my cousin and one of my spirit guides. Through your video he was saying hi, but what’s amazing is how I’m literally processing such similar stuff as you at the same time. I’m a road lifer too btw. Everything you shared deeply resonates right now and after almost 2 years traveling around the entire country, on one hand I’m immensely grateful for even the smallest things along the journey and on the other I’m exhausted and so ready to settle in to stationary home life again. I love your channel. This was a special one today. Really magical. Thank you. 😊 I really enjoyed listening and the footage. Sending all my best and I hope your next steps bring you much peace and happiness. 🙏

Nice to see that you're fine again. Buying and living in a house does not mean that you can't have both from time to time. Really looking forward what you'll decide. Keep on going Christian!

I'm writing to you because I was moved by you for you are the real deal when it comes to van life living. I'm very impressed by how creative you are with your living accommodations. My wife passed away three years ago and looking for something todo I decided to build a sprinter van for fun. I watched a lot of videos but it seems its mostly people showing off their build. You gave a real world view of the van life adventure. It takes a strong person todo what you are doing. You have given me lots of ideas for my build on things that are important in van living. I wish you the best in your adventure for you have shown you are a very strong person.

Happy New Year Christian, what ever you do in 2023 have a fantastic year. And as you said "holy crap" those pink skies and mountains were amazing. Keep you amazing video's coming

You are brave and worth any struggle or discomfort that lies before you with change. You are a MAGICAL storyteller no matter where you are, or what you are doing. Stay extraordinary and follow your heart! ❤❤

Your landscape photography is still the best out there. Even your through the windshield shots are beautiful. Take care.

Your videography and editing is unparalleled, but the vulnerability of your narration is amazing. Thank you for sharing both your work and your process. I can’t even imagine the time this video took to edit. The final work brought me to tears and I’m not even sure why… probably because I’ve been in similar places at times in my life. The struggle for and against change is real, the grass is and isn’t always greener. Ultimately, wherever you go, there you are and I imagine some of us will always struggle to find that balance between wanderlust and craving stability.

I appreciate your honest reflection on your van life experience, especially the challenges you face and questions you’re considering. Your comment in this video near the end about no decision has to be final, the road will always be there if you choose to take a break and live in a house for awhile really struck me. Thanks for keeping things real about van life.

I really liked this one, and I love that you know we’re just passing thru! 🙏. Keep bringing the light to so many of us! Be safe and Gods Grace be with you!

Van life, as a KZfaq genre, is a small fraction and insignificant as a creative outlet. Your true talent lies in your photography and entertainment/endorsements. Your pros/cons of van life tells all.

Christian I have been waiting ages for this video! You have an incredible natural gift of showing natural beauty whether it is your subject or telling us what is going on in your life. You are a inspiration to me as a creator. I hope you continue on the road cause your adventures are epic!

Honesty is a virtue. Thank you for being honest with yourself and your viewers!

No matter the subject of your videos, they are all a visual feast, you have an artist’s eye of composition, color, and pace that perfectly match the audio content. I travel a bit, often on my own, after several weeks I want to be back where everything is consistent. You’ve been on the move experiencing so much longer than most of us could manage. That’s an accomplishment. Do whatever next that makes you happy. Travel when it’s right. Post when you are comfortable. Your subscribers will be there.

I left life in the van on the road because of a desire for community (which you mentioned briefly as something one would need to surrender), a desire that I honestly had never felt before. It's been some eight months now of staying put for me, with some traveling here and there by plane to visit friends, and it's still difficult to define what "community" would mean and feel like to me. I've found that settling, too, is a process that comes with challenges and decisions. Best of luck to you as you continue to mull over these questions and experiment with what might feel "more right" for these current and upcoming seasons of your life. Thank you for producing such wonderful stories.

I can follow your thoughts so much! I was myself for about 3 years in Australia and the U.S. on the road in a van and had in between also always phases in which I just wanted a washing machine or shower on the spot and have longed for a well-equipped kitchen in which I do not always have to move everything back and forth to get to a certain thing. Back in an apartment I quickly had the feeling of wanting to go back, because I felt so out of place and everyone around me could not understand my feelings. Now after again 3 years in an apartment, I long again for the free van life. I think the one does not exclude the other and you can always go back. btw: love your content and Journey!

Happy New Year Christian! Whatever you choose to do, everything you've learned living on the road will help you. Even if you decide to have a "home base", I doubt you will ever stop travelling the roads for at least part of the year. Well, at least until you are too old to do so. 😁 More of a balance might be a good thing. Even having a house means you will have surprises and things to deal with. Heck, I live in NJ suburbia and we had a racoon get trapped in our garbage can today. The ability to stay calm and deal with things is invaluable, no matter how or where you live. Best of luck in your decision. I also have to say, that cabin on top of the mountain reminded me of a line from the movie Field of Dreams where one of the players asked "Is this Heaven?" I wouldn't want to live there, but what a great place to visit.

So much to love about this video Christian. First, I really appreciated you showing the mundane and challenges of van life. It's not all glorious. But then, wow, the scenery. Loved the drone shots of the small house you hiked to on the ridge showing the mountains all around. So beautiful. And then on your drive back, the pink skies to the massive snowy mountain. Mother Nature at it's best. And I just love that dog. :) Anyway, happy 2023 to you. Looking forward to the next one.

Hi Christian - fascinated in your journey no matter what form it takes. Your narrative has been a huge teaser trailer to the possible house build in a remote spot that you've hinted at previously. Will be interesting to see how you resolve that tension of being on the road and the limitations of the van lifestyle against the dependable logistics of working from a base that might limit your creative buzz but provide fewer van life inconveniences to produce your best art. Just hope you can keep that minimalist vibe (the difference between what you need and what you want is what you can fit in a van) and keep bringing us those pink skies. 😆😆 you're a long way and come far from than shopping mall/folding clothes grind so would love to see you become a home-maker with wheels to travel.

Love your videos. I watch them because of your dedication to beauty and truth. Whatever direction you take in your life, those elements will still, no doubt, be there. Grateful to watch whatever you feel like creating.

Hi Christian, Happy New Year! this was a very enjoyable episode and I found it relaxing and peaceful. I watched it more than once because I enjoyed it that much. Thanks for your patience for making great videos and be part of your journey.

Great to see you back here again! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about van life, the highs and lows. Your videos are visually stunning, thoughtful, and thought provoking. It's always a good evening when I see a new posting by you.

I experienced many of these things just solo traveling this summer with a tiny 9 ft trailer. I returned and I sold it, have been considering full time RV life. I recently started a TikTok about other content, and have been having some success that out paces what I expected. So this could not be better timed for me! Thank you so much! And as always beautiful filmed!

One of your best videos! Love watching you improve your storytelling and filmmaking. Keep up the creativity!

Take the leap and just go for it! Do whatever you want. Stay, go or just keep wandering and looking. So happy to see a new video 🎉. Keep up the beautiful work!❤

Christian, excellent vlog! The mountain top getaway was epic! Your photography and the music you pick just brings it all home! Praying you figure it out. Waiting.

Loved this video! Love your honesty. I think you should go for it if it feels right

I think no matter what you do or where you go, you'll always be sacrificing something. You can be sacrificing comfort, or it could be adventure and new discoveries. Finding that perfect balance is hard. I've always wanted to do van life, and I'm really happy you shared your thoughts and the hardships you face. I'd have to agree that having a home to come back to once you want comfort sounds like a wonderful balance, especially if you are able and can afford both. Loved your video! :)

Oh my gosh, this video is priceless. LOL, that conversation with employee you, and the constant decisions, chores, changes, issues, problems and joys… I spent my first month on the road and LOVED it, but I had to come home, because, reasons. And that whole first day, I did nothing. It felt so good to just sit still on the deck, and not have to make decisions about anything. There was infinite power, hot water, shower, laundry, toilet, trash, high speed internet, a full fridge and a closet full of clothes… it was magical! Having a home base is good for the soul, go for it. I know a good realtor in Montana if you need a recommendation…😊

Never commented before & also haven’t watched many of your videos yet outside of your guides for how to vanlife etc. type vids. But watching this video I love the creativity, editing & story telling you do that feels uniquely different from other van life/travel channels I’ve watched! Definitely gonna watch more of your content. Your channel amongst others are the fuel that I’m using to hopefully get into van life for the first time ever hopefully this year! This video was nice to see as it shows it isn’t as easy and great as it looks. Which is something I’m hopefully preparing myself for by watching these videos. The decision fatigue is definitely something I’m especially curious to see play out in this life style. Regardless, love the content and looking forward to what’s next!!!

What actually is "vanlife"? Do you have to do it fulltime to be considered a vanlifer? My view is vanlife is way oversold on KZfaq and too many people get sucked in thinking everyday is sunshine and 70 degrees with beautiful views where ever you go. Put music to it and even when your having a terrible day, people still think it's the greatest thing ever. Everyone wants to live in a Hollywood movie I guess. Why can't you have a nice house and van at the same time? I do. Good luck!

Any day that you release a video is a good one! Another amazing video. Love your honesty about your life. I’d say whatever keeps you doing your amazing work is perfect. Love your friends garage setup. I’ve often told my wife that’s what we need. Can’t imagine you living in a house in the suburbs but maybe a nice tiny home base somewhere is what you need. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

Thanks for sharing your feelings with us! I wish you all the best in 2023 that you can live happy and comfortable! 🙂

You are inspiring me to retire and start travelling! The scenery is breathtaking and you are so fortunate to be able to experience what you have. And thank you for sharing it with us.

I really admire the emotion on your face at the end, pure joy and sense of gratitude. it is not to say you only live those in a van life. sometimes, having a vacation just means to pick a set location and live an anchored life for a while..

Most of your subscribers are here for you Christian, thankful to you for sharing your adventures and creativity, my guess is almost all of us will continue supporting your channel regardless of what you live in. ❤

Home is however you define it. For some that’s on the road, for some it’s in a house and for others it’s somewhere in between or a combination of both! But whatever you decide it doesn’t mean that has to be your final destination…..it just means it’s your forever home right now! Thanks for sharing and being so real. ❤

Amazingly beautiful! The reflection, the living, the struggle. The growth. You’re feeling growing pains as you flex and stretch and dream with that creative spirit deep within. You are listening to that still small voice. You must. You’ll find that place of balance. And then grow some more and eventually change will come again. And again. The key is to not stop growing. Change is the stimulus to growth. You. Are. An. Inspiration. What you are producing now, as I have followed you as a favorite for many years, is evidence of that growth. Keep doing you, listen to those nudges, your light is touching many of us who need that light. As a teacher I have my summers off to travel and that resets my creative spark and feeds my soul to do another year of mind and energy consuming 24/7 teaching middle school science. So grateful you are producing and sharing your heart in this beautifully creative way. Stay safe in those western storms out there.

Hi Christian, I am always amazed when I watch one of your videos. I have no words to describe what I feel. The atmosphere that emerges from your videos is so incredible. Cette lumière ocre accompagnée de ces quelques notes de guitare me donne la chair de poule, j'adore. Pour moi le rêve ultime c'est d'habiter dans ce genre de petite maison, dans un endroit isolé, en plein milieu de la nature. Le seul bémol serait de sentir les odeurs de carburants qui se dégagent de ton VAN s'il est garé à l'intérieur. De mon point de vue je pense qu'il est beaucoup plus difficile de passer d'une vie de sédentaire à une vie de nomade, car on abandonne tout, y compris la sécurité de son emploi. L'inverse devrait être beaucoup plus facile. Intéressant ton oreillé :) Merci de nous montrer l'envers du décors, c'est très intéressant. Surtout pour les curieux comme moi. C'est dommage que le passage où tu chantes soit si court :( On aimerait t'entendre chanter plus longtemps. Alors comme ça tu nous a caché que tu avais acheté une planche ? Mais c'est impardonnable ! lol On veut tout savoir, tout :) Bon j'espère au moins qu'elle ne va pas trop occulter ton panneau solaire qui se trouve sur le toit de ton van, pour que ça t'évite de devoir faire quatre heures de route pour trouver du soleil. I know, I was too lazy to translate everything into English, but since you speak Italian, maybe you also speak other languages?

I'll never tire of these videos, the videography, poetry of the story, and raw vulnerability...*chef's kiss* I trust that you'll find where you need to be. You seem very in tune with your heart and it's leading you right where it should. We're here for you, your story, your humanity -- van-life or not. Wishing you the best, excited to see what 2023 has in store for you "The past had been only distorted memories, the future was fabricated and perceived as a hallucination, the present is the truth being seen right before your eyes in an eternal void of nothingness, the real phenomenal mirage, observed at the most pivotal of moments whence ones consciousness is at a still, an imaginary world of fantasy created by elements of inspiration resembles the actuality of everything that is and has been, my reality. A spiral of dreams I will always be stuck in between."

I love how, despite the thousands? of amazing views you’ve seen and shared with us, you’re still flabbergasted by them. I know whatever path you take, it’ll be the one that’s best for you. Thanks again for sharing your journey. What a view.

Thank you for sharing your journey. Many of us dream without choosing the path that might get us there for many reasons, but you had the courage and resilience and then we got beautiful videos. It's always fine to dream other dreams and turn those into reality too. Watching has brought peace and joy (and I won't lie, fear for your safety and sanity - or maybe mine if I was in your shoes). Many blessings upon you.

I think you will find your path and thanks for sharing! Always love your work!

So rooting for you... to find what feels right... and open up. This video was as visually juicy and sustaining as they all are! So many great moments, but I loved the Dog's meander outside the look out and the deer beyond out the window and I think there was a birds reflection in one of the window close~ups from the exterior. But my gahd... the trip you take us on every time... can't put into words how it feels, but sustaining comes to mind... as if just touching what you are experiencing changes my day... and my feeling about living it.

Love the ending of this, so beautiful. I feel the same way about enjoying the journey and taking the scenic route when I have a sense of direction in my life.

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, and this one I think is perhaps just a small bump in the road. I see you are back on the road, and may you continue to do just that, hunker down the lo's, as the high's must be so rewarding...Hang in there and keep on trucking! I am right behind you., about to start my first build and head off into Eastern Europe - YOU are a true inspiration :) 🙏🏻

great video! anyone considering living on the road should watch this and reflect on their own journey. having a base to roam from and return to would have some advantages. we all need to take refuge in a storm. even if that storm is inside ourselves.

Thanks for sharing Christian! Your transparency and thoughtful reflection is always appreciated.

Christian, you are so amazing! I am twice your age and you are teaching me how to live with each of your videos and commentary. Thank you, and keep being honest with yourself and you will always choose the right way to live at the moment to be your most creative and most filled with the gratitude for nature and your inner being.

Really enjoyed your story telling in this episode, Christian. I've been watching your vids for a couple years now and this one hit solidly, in the top 5 easily. I do think it was kind of two episodes in one though, as you take a pretty dramatic shift after "part 1" of frustrations, which I loved; your pacing along with your clips illustrated the trials and tribulations so exceedingly well. Keep on living your dream and I along with the rest of your fans will keep rooting for you. Even if your desire shifts said dream to more of a domesticated life, I suspect we'll still be there as long as you want to keep sharing your passion for story telling and exquisite scenes of nature.

I really enjoyed watching your video, as most of them w/o any other distraction around me. Your words are always on point, so deep and yet so clearly true! Keep doing your thing and you'll find out what's best for you naturally. Cheers

You have done so much in your life. You tried van life and conquered your fears with that. You’ve created so many beautiful videos. You’ve done it all. Life is ever changing and so are we. Nothing stays the same forever. You’ll choose another chapter and you’ll conquer that too. There is always so much to life and I know you will have the passion for it all. Much love. ❤

With the life you had with your travels and finding your center, I would think that you are more than capable of finding that "balance" in life. Cheers to your next chapter. Thank you for your contents.

Great video, great words! It's okay not to be so sure... Life is an experience to be explored, and there is no one best, perfect, or right way to live it. That fire tower is amazing! Letting go voluntarily is one of the most powerful skills/lessons.

This video gave me goosebumps. The part about developing a deep well of internal gratitude ❤❤

Hey Christian, great video ( beautiful pics ) as always. Feeling in the same “spot” for a while now and, truthfully, stagnating and looking for a new adventure from Olympia, WA. But, as you said it, the truth is whatever life you were leading will always be there / making the decision does not mean it can’t be changed. So, best of luck on your new adventure, I’m sure - even if you have a home, you’ll always be traveling!

I love to hear your thoughts about life as you show beautiful landscapes. I really like how you describe many of the inner resources a traveler must use, and how those skills get sharper and better with practice. I agree with having a home base where you can feel good but still get to go on road trips. That's my dream. Thanks for all of it and best wishes for your future.

I love all the honesty in this video, especially when you share all the things a person gives up by being on the road full time, like community. After watching a lot of videos from you and Mariah and others, I know it's just not for me. I love road trips, the west, and so much of what I find in your videos, but I just couldn't do it full time. Enjoying watching y'all, learning, and being inspired. You'll find the right answer.

Your videos are gorgeous and make me feel centered❤ I look forward to them. Thank you for sharing your experiences❤

I'm always impressed by your storytelling when watching your videos. I just concluded a 2 year stint on the road, and am fortunate enough to have purchased a house in July. I'm still unpacking, literally and figuratively. The highs of being in so many places are definitely evident in the photo library, but the toll that takes in so many ways you've described here is immense. Like you I perform much better from a productivity perspective when I can rely on routine and space, and there's a cost in emotional and physical health as well. Look forward to seeing your new chapter and where you decide to land, should that be in your future. Thanks for sharing your journey.

I love this ❤ I've spent many months on the road and know exactly the feeling you're describing. You're a wonderful story teller. One of the best I've ever seen. If you're ever in Montana's Flathead Valley, you have a place to stay for the night.

Happy New Year! You’re the best. ❤️ your videos no matter where your at, van or no van

Just started Van(ish) life (I have a 95 Rialta VW mini class b) after many years of dreaming. You would think this video might discourage a newbie but all it did was affirm that I need to do this because it's my truth now; but I can easily picture coming to these existential moments of whether or not to keep going. Your honesty, insight and authenticity are seemingly only matched by your content creation talent. Oh this is the very 1st video I've seen of yours and all I can say is I'm impressed and here for it.

Anchoring.. inner peace... the search...the journey .home...love..the beauty... a deep breath...a sigh and that moment of "yeah lm good!"

First time I've heard someone else express the 'reverse culture shock ' you experienced when returning back to the states after having been gone awhile. Felt that many times too. Thanks for sharing + great video!