BACK TO VAN LIFE (huge announcement)
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Күн бұрынWe are pumped to move back in the van! In this ep, we drive 10 days to the west coast to reveal our next HUGE adventure! Get an exclusive Surfshark deal! Enter promo code KARAANDNATE for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/karaandnate
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Episode 902 | Filmed September 2023 | USA
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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” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
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 back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we 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!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 day 1: Back to van life!
06:35 Day 2: Nashville to St. Louis
12:02 Day 3: St. Louis to Kansas
13:52 Day 4: Kansas to Colorado
15:12 Day 5: Climbing a 14er- Mt Massive
18:36 Day 6: Driving Vegas for ADELE
26:06 Day 7: Sleeping on the strip
30:13 Day 9: Installing solar in the desert
32:32 Day 10: THE BIG REVEAL in CA!
36:28 bloops
@KaraandNate 9 ай бұрын
Sooooo what do y'all think about this ep? ;) Enter promo code KARAANDNATE for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/karaandnate
@zoeyjohnson8724 9 ай бұрын
I’m so ready for this! I was in the middle of rewatching the Monkey run and got this notification! Van life content is definitely nostalgic. Have fun on many more adventures, y’all!
@m.a.d.m.5425 9 ай бұрын
Thank for for the years of making me smile. I love you guys!
@benettaluffman6408 9 ай бұрын
I love the van....
@himanshimehta9687 9 ай бұрын
Can I just say that Kara you look even more fit than before!! That’s amazing 🎉
@himanshimehta9687 9 ай бұрын
Can I just say that Kara you look even more fit than before!! That’s amazing 🎉
@jennieanderson5291 9 ай бұрын
Kara spending the whole day belting Adele, then running through the casino to the Adele concert, then crying while watching Adele live, made my entire day.
@KaraandNate 9 ай бұрын
Same girl 💁🏻♀️😍
@JJ-fromDK 9 ай бұрын
Kara crying at the concert, best part of the video out of a very awesome video
@pomskylifenova7344 9 ай бұрын
So fun
@himynameispriya 9 ай бұрын
seeing Kara happy makes me happy, honestly love you both so much!
@andreasommer5875 9 ай бұрын
It is so refreshing to see how much you guys are still loving van life especially since so many others are kind of retiring from it lately!
@ilovechicken998 9 ай бұрын
Kara getting so excited about Adele and Nate just sitting there smiling is just everything. I am so glad van life is back!!
@AbbiWagers 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara’s pure excitement for Adele made my day❤
@moriahkirk1991 9 ай бұрын
Shes got good taste!
@amazingavery22 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara happy cry at the Adele concert made me start crying
@pomskylifenova7344 9 ай бұрын
For sure
@juliana-xu5qg 9 ай бұрын
SAME!!!🎉😂
@Avery-gy3si 9 ай бұрын
Same
@Holly_Sherman 9 ай бұрын
Nate’s face when Kara was driving singing her music. 😂
@gemmac1655 9 ай бұрын
Kara earnt that concert from all the crazy adventures she does for Nate
@TheBeardedGingerDad 9 ай бұрын
Some people film the artist at concerts. Nate films Kara, the real star!!
@daniahmiller3336 9 ай бұрын
Kara opting out of the hike to embrace the comfy solitude of the van is such a mood. Our girl 😂
@Maria-fi8df 3 ай бұрын
Se e s22
@niewiarygodny6853 9 ай бұрын
As safety, you should do holes where you propane tank is. So when it's leaking (Thats how propane tanks works and they will leak) the gas will go under your car through hole instead, since it's heavier than air
@christip20 9 ай бұрын
Great advice!!
@wallykramer7566 9 ай бұрын
Even better would be to take the propane out and replace the burners with induction electric. Might have to increase the electrical capacity, but for the little bit of use you do (coffee and dinner), bit will be a net gain. Note this is what SV Delos did to their boat a couple of years ago. This was partially because marine propane filling connections are wildly different in each country.💓
@AtsircEcarg 9 ай бұрын
@@wallykramer7566a boat typically has more solar potential than a van, a van is more limited in panels but also in storage, the batteries take up space and add a lot of weight. It’s nice to have propane because even when you don’t have power you can still cook and boil water.
@ChanChan-rf8iq 9 ай бұрын
I’ve never seen kara this happy and i am literally crying along with her 😭
@optivoltsolar 9 ай бұрын
Woohoo, back to van life! We’re so stoked y’all are enjoying our panels, and fueling your adventures on solar (and a little coffee, too).
@panoramicviolinist 9 ай бұрын
Only Kara and Nate would arrive at an Adele concert via a mountain and a national park ❤
@Kassidy1998 9 ай бұрын
Seeing how happy Kara was at the concert made me tear up 🥹 so glad to be able to watch your experiences ❤️
@meggggg 9 ай бұрын
As much as I love the wild adventures, I already know the Nate & Gramps adventure is going to be my favourite of all time! 💕
@MustangCowgirl24 9 ай бұрын
As someone who got to see one of their idols this year, seeing Kara so happy and happy crying had my happy crying with her!! And reminded me of how I felt 💜 love you guys!!
@laurencortines2125 9 ай бұрын
Watching Kara at the concert was the best part for sure! Pure joy on her face! You deserve it Queen! And Nate just sitting there in the van letting you have your own concert on the way, SWEET AF ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@sierramcdawn 9 ай бұрын
Kara's happiness is just so beautiful 🥹 and nates happiness for hers' is equally as beautiful 😭
@Skincarelover1715 9 ай бұрын
The smile on Nate’s face when Kara got excited was so cute as it shows his love for making her happy❤ love u guys xx ❤❤❤
@stacymcintyre1796 9 ай бұрын
I am honestly SO HAPPY to see you both back in the van and going on adventures all around the country. :-)
@hollykinnison9644 9 ай бұрын
The smile on Kara's face to see Adele was so precious. It reminded me of how I felt when I finally got to see the backstreet boys after over 20 years of wanting to see them live
@MazdaAddict 9 ай бұрын
VAN LIFE IS BACK!!!! Love you both Kara and Nate!
@jmphotograph 9 ай бұрын
YESSSS !
@emaprice7093 8 ай бұрын
Kara's invigorating energy is so contagious! I LOVE IT
@RacersUnited 9 ай бұрын
Wow, this video felt very nostalgic. Your van life videos helped us all get through 2020 a little bit easier. Super excited for this upcoming series!
@mm-ze3lz 9 ай бұрын
So happy that Kara gets to slow down for a couple months in her home country with friends and family like she needed so badly :) You can tell she looks so much happier and refreshed already. And its important to force Nate to slow down a bit too! haha
@JimmyVYouTube 9 ай бұрын
I have said it before, and I will say it again Kara's infectious joy and Nates perfect diction make this channel so special.
@discovertheworld3945 9 ай бұрын
Perfect diction? I don’t understand a word he says lol! But I agree this channel is special!
@FireCracker3240 9 ай бұрын
This video is just amazing. Seeing Kara _so happy_ getting to see her favorite singer was just everything. I know how emotions can be so overwhelming and the tears just flow. No, those tickets were not cheap, but what's a few thousand dollars to make her dreams come true? She deserves it and I'm so, so happy for her. ❤🤗
@user-zs9ot1zi4t Ай бұрын
I love how Kara is so excited about seeing Adele
@haha_darnit 9 ай бұрын
you guys don’t know how happy I am that you’re back to Van life. This is how I discovered you guys when I was thinking about starting car life (I’ve now been living in my car for almost 2 years and have traveled the country 3 times seeing 24/50 states) and you guys have been super cool motivation :)
@itsMalma 9 ай бұрын
i love the cuts between Kara chillin in the van and Nate suffering on that mountain xD such a vibe. You deserve it Kara!
@fangsbites 9 ай бұрын
I love how Nate makes sure he makes the morning coffee for Kara. And what brought me to your channel was van life. Wasn’t expecting to see this, but this gives me a lot of joy. I hope it does for you too. 😊
@kss8866 9 ай бұрын
The concert was Kara's heart moment. Seeing this grandfather van trip, is mine. But, I think I remember him saying you could sleep in his and he was going for your comfortable one.❤ can not wait to be part of that adventure. He needs a special sweat shirt, fleece jacket...something personalized with bragging rights. Back to the video. Tell us the route taking on bikes.
@jonathanyomamathan2089 9 ай бұрын
the van life era was peak Kara and Nate if you ask me, so glad to see you guys back!
@sasquatchhq5757 9 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Back to a little more real life instead of all the expensive trips.
@uglycow6204 9 ай бұрын
The way Kara looked at Nate at 35:59.. she had so much love in her eyes ♥️
@mandepilot 9 ай бұрын
Hearing you yelling out as you pass into each new state reminded me of car trips with my parents (SO many years ago). Each time we would enter into a new state, my parents would say to each other "I love you in .........".
@One_moor_for_luck 9 ай бұрын
This might be my favourite vlog of yours! So much joy and so many laughs, loved how emotional Kara got at Adele and of course the english accent impressions! Can't wait to see this next trip :)
@ngallo588 9 ай бұрын
Watching Kara’s complete joy at the concert is everything! May every person feel that full of happiness
@eci2620 9 ай бұрын
For some mysterious reason, even bringing awesome episodes to this channel before, the Colorado series has been the best content that Kara & Nate has EVER made😎The synergy between their awesome Colorado friends, their family and them it’s hard to beat👍
@angelamouland8012 5 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara's reaction to Adele is special.
@Smithmomma1989 9 ай бұрын
The joy of Kara is INFECTIOUS!
@jus.me.tanzks5834 9 ай бұрын
We appreciate all you guys do!
@hardcopydk3001 9 ай бұрын
So true
@dkramf 9 ай бұрын
I'm so freaking excited! Van life and an adventure with Sarah, Dusty, Rick and Beck!?! Those two types of videos were always my favorite!
@Voltz453 9 ай бұрын
I always like when they chant the state that they’re going to
@tinatruong6935 5 ай бұрын
I love how Kara is so happy when she saw Adele
@shanniereyes165 9 ай бұрын
I am so happy for you Kara that you were able to see Adele live! I'm sure I would've been crying with you if I was there too!
@ClassicallyMish 9 ай бұрын
26:47 This reminds me of when I dragged my husband to a Cher concert and he realized he knew more Cher songs than he thought. He actually tells people that he was impressed and in awe of her career.
@DawnSelene 9 ай бұрын
Your temporary return to van life has me grinning from ear to ear! Seriously, it's such a cool surprise. It's awesome to see you back on the road. I assumed that your extensive travels meant bidding farewell to the van for good. But, as they say, home is where the heart is, and it's clear that your hearts find joy in the open road. Your journey has been an incredible source of inspiration, and your dedication to exploring the world and sharing your adventures has ignited a sense of wanderlust in me. Your authenticity and enthusiasm are as infectious as ever, and I'm excited to follow along on this unique chapter of your adventure! Enjoy every moment of it! 🚐✨
@epicjakegaming 8 ай бұрын
The Badlands in South Dakota was the most beautiful landscape I have seen in person. I highly suggest it.
@Nora_playz-nq3fu 9 ай бұрын
Nothing like 37 minutes of kara and nate❤
@errollleggo447 9 ай бұрын
Kara's reaction to the Adele concert put a huge smile on my face. Adele is one of my favourite singers too, she sounds angelic.
@donstravelsandrants. 8 ай бұрын
Kara's excitement is contagious. Great to see you both back in the van. Loving it.👍😊🇮🇪🇺🇸
@kjsplace9653 9 ай бұрын
I just want to say thank you ☺️ I’ve been unwell for a few weeks now, unable to go anywhere or even leave the house… and just when I was going stir crazy I stumbled onto your videos on FB… and have been binging them so much ever since cause I absolutely love them!! Your videos have really helped me to push through a really emotionally draining situation, the energy you both have is incredible and tangible, and I cannot wait to see even more! 🥰
@amandachambers8593 9 ай бұрын
I'm saving for Vanlife, in order to get out of Kentucky, and this has made me realize how badly I want this dream to become true!!! ❤
@electricheartpony 9 ай бұрын
I'm currently trying to find a job that I can do on the go. Already have my SUV semi converted.
@elijahtaylor9244 9 ай бұрын
IM SO EXCITED TO SEE YALL BACK IN YOUR HOME!!!!! This literally brought tears to my eyes 🥹
@masonmarshall61 9 ай бұрын
this video couldn’t help but make me smile. The state border shouting, Kara and Adele, van life again, wow idk it was good.
@user-ty6zb8lw9k 3 күн бұрын
Seeing Kara’s excitement for the Adele concert made my day slay 😂😂😂😂
@bee_is_cool406 9 ай бұрын
OMGGGG!!! VAN LIFE IS BACK! YALL I'M SO EXCITED!!!
@KellyMarie1821 9 ай бұрын
If you guys want another unique challenge you should do the seventy48 next May! It's a 70 mile race from Tacoma to Port Townsend, on the water, human powered vessels only. You have 48 hours to finish, and you start at 7:00 pm. People will be rowing, kayaking, paddling, etc. If I can keep on with training I'll be rowing it :)
@paulaballarin2479 9 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to be able to see Kara so so happy and filled with joy It makes me happy
@Herr_Sensenmann 9 ай бұрын
It's the little things in life, and to remember to cherish the time and adventures you share together. Always a good day when you guys post a video, my excitement level for this next adventure is the same as how Kara felt when seeing Adele.
@evapaige 9 ай бұрын
Omgg so exited to see the new chapter ahead of vanlife again i love you all so muchh❤ x
@attorneycarissa 9 ай бұрын
I was almost jealous of Kara, but then I remember nate making her bungy jump, and the envy goes away. 😄
@laramoore2054 9 ай бұрын
So excited to see this upcoming adventure! I love when you guys van life. Especially when you have all your “family” with you! I’m living vicariously thru your videos! Have so much fun!
@OriPrior66 8 ай бұрын
Making the love of your life happy is priceless, it doesn't matter if it's tickets or a room, as long as their happy. That's all that matters.
@bohoxplorer840 9 ай бұрын
Every time Nate fixes something I prepare myself for a NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@KaraandNate 9 ай бұрын
🤣🔥🔥
@bohoxplorer840 9 ай бұрын
@@KaraandNate lightning bolts and fire ⚡️ 🔥🤣🤣🤣🤣
@lizzyimberi9261 9 ай бұрын
Every time Nate fixes something, I wait to hear “Hey, Siri. Call Dad”
@OfficialL0L 8 ай бұрын
@@KaraandNatewas that cracker barrel near a blue iguana carwash, qt, and a storage unit?!?! 😮
@Marius9905 9 ай бұрын
Van life is honestly my favourite thing you guys do😂 There is just something about it that i love so much. You guys are also easily the best van life youtubers🙌 Keep it up😁
@user-fn8xm4tw2k 4 ай бұрын
I'm rewatching and to add in the state motto that wasn't mentioned.... I'm from Kansas, the sunflower state! Yes, I miss you guys and am now going back through the catalog. I don't mind this year looking different, I like watching any of your videos. I'll watch new ones when they come and old ones when I need to.
@mizuhri 9 ай бұрын
I had recently not been to enthusiastic with the videos. I missed the van life episodes and I am happy you are back doing it.
@owenpowers1695 9 ай бұрын
I missed van life soooo much! So nostalgic seeing these biking trips again, keep making this content! Hope you stop by Michigan too and finish the 50 states challenge
@kellys9222 9 ай бұрын
This video, in its glory was epic. I laughed out loud with you and almost cried with Kara at the concert. You guys are the sweetest.
@aprilm1480 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara’s excitement about the concert, made me cry happy tears!!! I’m the same way at concerts !!! ( with Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Cole Swindle, Chase Rice….)
@kristinagionet1040 9 ай бұрын
I am so glad you guys are finally finally finally doing Vanlife. Because it’s about time. Please do more than life besides six weeks of travel. You should do a like your long travel with the van with those extreme adventures. Because there’s so much fun to watch.
@selbefr 9 ай бұрын
they lived in this van and did crazy stuff in 2020 during the pandemic. they ditched it once the restrictions were lifted
@andrew6446 9 ай бұрын
The VANNNNNNN returns. Venture forth onto the road
@Stephanie-rm3lf 9 ай бұрын
I love watching you guys! Your energy and happiness is contagious and brings me so much joy to watch. Reminds me of the fun times I had when I was your age. Thanks so much you guys xx
@angelaedwards5124 9 ай бұрын
I feel really invested in you guys. Ive been watching a LONG time. Seeing Kara so happy just made my month!!!!
@avacarroll9493 9 ай бұрын
Kara’s joy for Adele is unmatched!
@rspwnzel4048 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara at the Adele concert is just the most precious thing !
@Cynr75 9 ай бұрын
We got to see her in February… we love her! I cried, I laughed, I sang until I was hoarse. I will always pay to see her. So happy you got to see her 🎉 Love you guys!!!
@ashleyblack3930 7 ай бұрын
Kara’s experience with Adele was exactly the way I was when I saw Celine Dion at The Collosseum. Cried straight through the first two songs and sat in the same area y’all did 😂
@ZatvrnFlwrz_ 9 ай бұрын
VAN LIFEEEEEE ITS BACK OH MY GOODNESS AM I GONNA CRY
@ZatvrnFlwrz_ 9 ай бұрын
I did :D
@iantodd4918 9 ай бұрын
Who needs Netflix when we have these 2 beautiful people entertaining us?
@amykoch9637 9 ай бұрын
My 12 year-old and I did almost this EXACT trip in our van just 2 months ago!! Drove St. Louis to near Joshua Tree for a Lovejoy concert, with stops in CO and Vegas for a day. So fun! Art show artist, the original vanlifers! Have fun, safe travels. LOVE watching your adventures, you’re my most fav KZfaqrs❤ enjoy
@mikalaoosterhof5068 9 ай бұрын
I loved the episode. So happy that you guys are doing van life again, and I'm excited to see what the whole van life team gets up to, shenanigans or otherwise.
@morganj02 9 ай бұрын
Kara's pure joy about Adele is EXACTLY how I would be if I got the chance to see her! 🤩
@curiouskiki6056 9 ай бұрын
I love van life to the top of my heart and back! We all appreciate you guys so much! 😁❤
@Hmass10 9 ай бұрын
It’s so nice seeing you guys back in the van! I wish you luck for your future travels😊
@Livewellwithtia 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara crying and have the time of her life made this whole video worth it ❤️❤️❤️
@the_oslovian 9 ай бұрын
Seeing that appriciation of Adele made me love Kara even more ❤ Seeing your favourite artist is the best
@kareedamm6337 9 ай бұрын
✨💚🌎💚✨ OMGODDESS IVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH JOY RADIATING OUT OF KARA LIKE HER SEEING ADEL🧚🏼♀️
@WonderRachy 9 ай бұрын
I just cried watching Kara getting to see Adele, I totally understand why she was so excited, and what an amazing experience that was to get to have. And what an awesome and absolutely crazy adventure this bike trip will be. And like always, cannot wait to see your next videos, especially Nate's camping trip with his pops. Awesome memories to make for sure
@Jaeboss 9 ай бұрын
Yuuuuuusssss!!!! The Van-Life videos were definitely my favorite series. I was so sad when you said goodbye to the van, but now I’m elated to see you back in the van with your Bro and Homie! I can’t wait to watch your upcoming adventure! 💕
@oreojasmine1029 9 ай бұрын
Petition to get Dusty and Sarah on social media
@pamelaleannefreeland9025 9 ай бұрын
Seeing Kara cry tears of pure joy at the Adele concert was so heartwarming! She deserves it! 💜 Edit: YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY!!! The WHOLE country?! Wow. Well, if anyone can do it (and with great attitudes), it’s you guys. Sincerely, best of luck & for goodness sake be careful! Love from Ohio! 💜😳
@sydneybane9881 9 ай бұрын
Things I love about this vid: VAN LIFE VLOGS ARE BACK! The bits about "show me state" and the state mottos. ALSO Kara + Adele!!! Too good. Excited for the bike adventure vids!!
@christycorn-tw2cu 7 ай бұрын
I've been binge watching u for a month now and thnx for helping find more fab peeps. And just throwing it out there if u have any single guy friends that needs a companion hook a sister up!!! Lol but seriously yall are so great and u never forget to stay humble and thank God for the life yall have been blessed with. It's been my dream for the past 8 years but with my health doing alone is impossible. But I wish I could. Stay safe, be careful, luv each other and last but never least never go to sleep before settling an argument or differences of opinions. !💋
@ridjous8 9 ай бұрын
Every time Kara is drinking a coffee my 3 year old says “she’s drinking coffee!” Which I find hilarious since we all know how much Kara needs her coffee 😂
@Proffessorkitty25 9 ай бұрын
ive been watching on your insta story im so excited to see the details and im so glad van life is back
@mindysandhu3175 9 ай бұрын
This was a great video ❤️ While I love all the content you guys make it was nice to have a van life video again. Feels personal, like on an adventure with friends ☺️ To Sarah and Dusty, I want to see more of y’all! Loved your interactions and vlogging on the canoe trip! ❤️
@ethandixon0812 9 ай бұрын
I'm currently in the middle of watching through your Van Life videos from the pandemic for the first time and I was so excited to see this video pop up. Incredibly perfect timing I guess 😄 I was so happy when you hinted at meeting friends for a bike trip because I immediately knew you were talking about Rick and Bec. Can't wait to see them and their girls again! The "dads" on a tandem bike should be fun.
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