You know, it really doesn't matter what we think. It is your life and you need to enjoy it and make your own decisions. I get it. FT Van living can get old, that doesn't mean you are giving it up forever and it doesn't mean that you no longer think positively about van living. If you need a break, then you should take it. If you need a home base, then you should have it. Honestly, I think that as long as you keep your videos interesting, no one will really care if you are living in a van or in an apartment. People watch you because they care about you and are interested in your life. Be happy, share what you are comfortable sharing. Life is good - enjoy it!

Never commented before, but felt the need to with this. I never watched your videos because you were a "van lifer". For me, the thing that always kept me coming back and getting excited when your videos popped up was the quality, realness and conversation like feel your videos always had. I love that you always share parts of your life and are so real about it, not glamorizing anything and being authentic to yourself. This video is no exception! Keep doing what makes you happy, as long as you make videos I'll be watching- no matter where you choose to live lol

I think it’s super healthy to take time for yourself to do what you need to do!

I loved this video. In all of your other ones, things have a very professional feel- newscaster voice, background music, editing, etc. I love that style of video as well, but in this you felt at ease, this felt like “Liz” and not so much “Wild by the Mile, Inc.” and I can really sense a genuine happiness. I’m so happy for you and hope you continue on your journey in whatever way suits you!

Girl! I watch/subscribe to you because of YOU. Not the van. The #vanlife drew me in, and you kept me watching. Love you, Liz!!!!!

I’ve always enjoyed your videos Liz! ❤️ you’ve always had great content and I appreciate all the information you’ve given! 🚐⛰🌳🌻 Good luck on your new journey!!

I love this change! It takes so much courage to change from any current “norm” and routine. This is an exciting next chapter and still look forward to your videos and part time Van Life-ing!

I’m so happy you made a change for your own mental health! We all have to do it and it’s refreshing to see!! Much love 🥰🤗

Life’s not about worrying about what others think. If you spent your entire life living to please - it’s not your life anymore. I am proud of you for listening to YOU and realizing what YOU need. You’re real, raw, restless - but human and have all the emotions that come with that. I know you think we all might judge, but we too are all just trying to get by in life. Making decisions for yourself is nothing to be ashamed of. You are MORE credible for being raw. You’ll find your roots, just keep growing.

#EXACTLY This sounds like a great segue to a more balanced lifestyle. Save the van for fun adventures that will last for years instead of a full time commitment that will lead to total burnout. Plus, people don't understand what women go through just to feel safe. It's a lot of stress to be concerned about 24/7. I am actually looking into a medium-sized travel trailer that I can park in an rv park paired with a big truck. Thanks for being a voice for reason. I am not the full time #vanlifer I wanted to be and I was getting bummed about it. Refeshingly honesty. Thank you.

Honestly, don't know how you stayed sane this whole year alone. That just shows how strong you are. I would have had to get a pet at least. Keep up the great work on the videos look forward to seeing them 😀

I am doing a van conversion right now but I am not planning to live in it. It’s going to be a weekend, vacation & getaway space. It’s basically replacing my pull behind camper. So, I completely understand !

Hoping you read this: As an over the road (OTR) truck driver for the last 18-19 years, I’ve lived your lifestyle constantly with one caveat; I have a home. I’ve wrestled with justifying that home as it is an expense with a disproportionate amount of non-use. I’ve questioned retaining it as I enjoy life on the road so much and it sits empty a great deal of time. What has kept me from stepping into your world is the concern of collapse; without a home will I eventually come to feel as you’ve stated here? I’ve watched many van-lifers/RVer’s broadcast their methods of life management, and though it feels quite easy for me to step into full time, I feel I would come to regret it; foolish- for my particular personality. I am very lucky to own a large home here in SoCal with a mortgage probably lower than that Mercedes payment. It is my one respite from life on the road that makes getting back- “on the road” so appealing week after week. A place to do laundry- to fold that laundry, to take long showers- to store my shit! All I mean to say is, this acceptance of seeking permanence and all the comforts that go with it is probably sounder than you feel right now as your generation wrestles with today’s high cost of living and how to justify it- whether to give the big middle finger to “the man” and find other solutions. Very happy you decided to air this crises. This video may compel others to consider this very real emotional need we all have. Apologies to all if this sounded a little discombobulated; 1hr of sleep before hitting the road again with a smile on my face! Over n’ out!😎

Thank you for getting real. You’ve put into words some things I’ve been struggling to sort out for my own travel life. I appreciate the help with getting some of my own clarity!

I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your life! You look super happy to have this balance

I’m a part timer, and I doubt I will ever go full time. Maybe 2-4 months at a time when I retire far, far in the future. For now, I enjoy road trips and car camping in my Prius. I’m not even sure if I will upgrade to a larger vehicle because, when I need space or just a break, I’m okay staying in a hotel or coming back home. It isn’t the same as doing it full time, but you still have a lot to share about the experience, especially since you have done it full time for a year.

You should do what you want and what feels right to you! ❤️

I’m so excited for you! A change will be wonderful for you

Good for u! I love that you posted this!

Proud of you!!! l LOVE to see anything you are up to & learning. A great soul~

I completely support you! Life is fluid. It’s also really amazing to see, that you are making a change that fulfills the way you need to live ♥️

Good for you. I totally get it. I was all about getting an RV and watching videos. After a few vacations this summer I am loving being. “Grounded” in my home. 😀

thanks for your authenticity and openness of your experience!! appreciate your honesty and listening to what you need.

I swear i manifested this video lol also I frinkin love the quality best van life channel

I've been binge watching your channel. The way you explained things makes total sense. You strike me as a typical journalist: Very intelligent, always exploring, curious, learning, evolving, changing, and adapting.

I love the 'flowers don't bloom all year round, be patient with yourself' advice from your friend, it's so true!

I’m so proud of you! It took such courage to make these changes and shake up your life in this way. I’ll come back and only to see you and hear your story. Yes, the vans cool and I wish it were mine, but I like you regardless and your apartment is great too!

You inspire me! I have been watching van life videos for a while now and waiting until I graduate college to experience it, but I have always felt reserves about whether I would really enjoy van life or not. This video makes me feel better about the whole ordeal because you are so genuine with your feelings, which are feelings I could potentially experience! I love watching your videos!

Thanks Liz! I really admire you, for living FT van life and for acknowledging when to take a break. Looking forward to watching the new content. Will you still be posting every Sunday? I hope so...watching your videos at the end of the weekend gives me so much inspiration to begin the new week.

I appreciate your sincerity, and I think you are much more than a ' van girl'. I watch your channel because it represents a serious woman,who takes control of her life and money and creates a life she wants to live. I was never really into vans. It's your personality, that girl boss vibes, that made me subscribe. For me,the van life is an exotic hobby. While you hibernate, you could share (if you want) other parts of who you are...For example, some financial tips. Happy Holidays!

I will look up to you and admire you wherever you are living! You have helped me to realize what’s important in life. It’s not easy to make big changes and I’m happy for you!

Thank you for being so honest!!!!! ❤️❤️ I love it!!!

YEAH GIRL!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Be true to yourself and your needs - which change! So happy you honored your need for a bit of a break and a safe space. Your always an inspiration babe - love you!!!!

Thank you for all your honesty. It helps my life so much. I love how real you are.

This was a great video! I’m saving up for a van right now and I’m really excited to travel around for a couple years but I know that it will be exhausting. I’m sure I will eventually decide to find a place to call home base and just travel when I want too. I’m excited to see how you balance the two and I think it will be really helpful for people who feel the same way to know that it’s an option.

You shouldn’t worry so much what other people think if what are doing makes you happy! 🙂

Good for you Liz! Congrats on the apartment and taking on a new adventure.

Liz, thank you for doing this for yourself. Regardless of vanlife or not, everyone deserves time out for themselves to decompress and recharge. I've been following your van adventures here on yt since day 1 and will happily support you through your van-season and non-season. Would love to see any content you produce in the future. xx

I love how honest you are with your experiences. You go girl!

I love that you’re happy & getting back to that comfy state!

Thank you for beeing honest ! I really like your videos - van or not and I will go on watching - wherever your journey takes you. :-)

I'm super happy for you and love hearing of your experiences with van life. Have fun with your mother on the road trip. I took my mom from East coast to West coast. Great memories!

This video is amazing! You spoke so beautifully!

Grrrl! Keep yourself flexible! Change is growth. You’re so brave for listening to yourself. Thank you for all you shared. I learn so much👍🏼

WHOA, this is quite the shocker, especially considering after following your channel for a while - I've just embarked into van life. What is so great about you is your honesty. Thanks for keeping it real with your audience and being transparent about how the lifestyle was affecting your emotional and mental health. Spending over a year as a full-time VL'er gives you tons of credibility and I look forward to more tips and tricks or whatever else you plan to talk about. Happy Trails!

I came across your channel and was very impressed with your videos. I never knew there was a large movement of people living in vehicles( cars, suv and vans). The idea is very appealing to me. I appreciate your honesty. And the fact that you admitted that you had a burnout( I guess thats an appropriate term for it) adds AUTHENTICITY to YOUR experirnce as a van dweller. This video adds value to your channel. It keeps the experience REAL. Thank you for your insight. Will continue to watch.

Always do you! There is no other way :) Love your videos and look forward to following your new adventures from here in Australia :)

What you offer, just by being yourself, and how well you put video's together, your creativity, and how you tell your story, is why people follow you! That's why I subscribed and you inspire me to be better at telling a story too with my channel! Please keep it up!!!

Love that you're so self aware and can differentiate between your ego and intuition. I always go with my gut and trust that I will grow through whatever I will go through. Good luck with all your transitions, your videos will be interesting regardless of where you live.

A lot of people probably say "It doesn't matter what we think!" and that's really the long and the short of it. But mainly, the reason WHY it doesn't matter is that no matter what decision you make, there will be supporters and detractors. As for what I ACTUALLY think about it: I think it's a great idea. You don't lose any vanlife cred for not being in the van full time. You did it and you know what it's like so you have an informed perspective. Sometimes you want have a house/apartment in a fixed place, other times you want to live in housing that is mobile. If the tiny box on wheels begins to drive you crazy then you take a break and we'll get over it. Thanks for taking us along on the ride and I'm looking forward to the next installment, whatever that entails.

Very interesting, but very cool how in touch and honest you are with yourself. If anything I think that is the real take away. Not forcing yourself to live any sort of life, even if it's different than the one you worked for. Hopefully life is change! Safe travels everyone, or just a good day!!

I think this was an awesome decision! It gives you the best of both worlds and the time you spend in the van will become that much more special ❤️

ahh the excitement of full time van life . expected to be non human a fantasy, living up to the mirage on the horizon. you are a vanlifer living a balanced life now , find your piece, heal your mind and body, enjoy friends .glad you found your balance in life.but bring us along on your journey for this is why we are here . to spend time with you on your journey thru the camera

Your reflections about your self-growth and sense of identity were very inspiring, and I really resonated with the winter metaphor.

Life is a journey. We cannot stay one way, we evolve and grow and change and adjust .. that is what makes this more real. Stay authentic in what you share, do and where you go. Hearing about the gratitude to have creature comforts is important for us to know about...we should be as grateful! 💕☺ I'm here for it!

Do what makes you feel good, that's the true vanlife vibe. I feel happy when the people that I follow are happy. Enjoy the time with your Mom, I look forward to your next video! ✌️♥️🙏

Good for you for taking a break! Everyone needs it! Still share your knowledge. You won't stop traveling. We love your videos

Love the top you’re wearing in this video!

I'm a new follower and just stumbled upon this video. You do you baby girl! Go!

Very understandable! Do you boo!!! Cant wait to see you & your moms roadtrip

Thank you for sharing this! Time to hibernate and exhale. Yes! Full time RVer doing the same thing for a bit this winter and working through some of that guilt, battling that ego voice. Really needed to hear these words and hear that others go through similar things. Thank you! Enjoy San Diego and all the adventures that await you there. Love the West Coast! Thanks again for inspiring!

I think the fact that you are brave enough to share your life journey with us is amazing. It's a gift to all of us. Thank you so much. Everyone's life has ebb and flow. That's what makes the journey interesting. You're demonstrating how to continually be in touch with your inner self, and how to listen to what you need soul, mind, and body. No apologies needed. Love and Light!

Liz, I think you are making the right decision. That feeling of being able to come back to your home/homebase feels amazing after roughing it camping. I feel like your art will continue to evolve and blossom with you getting some comfort and indoor plumbing. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say we are with you 100% of the ride.

I'm glad your happy and excited about taking a break. You earned it. I guess it's something that everyone who is a van dweller or grid needs. I love your videos and will continue to watch them . Your an inspiration charming and beautiful both inside and out. Thank you dear.😍😍😍😍😊😊😊

I’m happy for you. Do what makes you happy and true to you ❤️

You go girl! Take care of you, no matter what!! I'll still be "looking forward" to your videos, fun and expert advise! Great content comes from those who are content :) Enjoy your life!!

Hi Liz....best wishes from India. Loved all your videos on van life and thank you for posting honest videos with good quality. Take a break after all that time spent in the van...you totally deserve it.

Watching and I noticed you currently have 77,777 subscribers! Lucky #7 good vibes to you Liz!

I think it's great that you made this change! Self Care is crucial, and no matter what people may think, your mental health and well-being is the most important thing for you to take care of. Just like people who live regular, non-vanlife, sometimes you need a vacation. Your "vacation" just happens to mean staying in the same place for awhile. I love your videos! I love traveling, I just don't get to do it enough, and watching your videos is helping me to think about my life in a new way and seeing new possibilities for my future and being more open to non-traditional means of making a living and my lifestyle. Thanks so much for all you do. Looking forward to more videos.

I've been the Airbnb Gypsy since the end of 2016 and I love it. Kind of like your van life except with king size beds full size kitchens and full-size showers LOL

You have to do what’s best for you. At least you can always say that you followed your dreams. Can’t wait to see what happens next for you!!! Blessings!!

It sounds like the best of both world's. You look refreshed:) Safe travels!!

That is fantastic! seasonal change of environment always a good thing. housing life will make you appreciate the van life more. Looking forward to next week and seeing your mom. x

Hey, congrats on the changes! You have to do what is right for you. I have to say, I love my little cozy apartment. I wouldn’t mind doing van life part time, but like you said, it’s important to have balance in life. I’ve enjoyed your channel and I will enjoy any updates you share!

You have to do what’s best for you and your health!! And screw what others think as long as your happy and healthy that’s the main thing & I’ll always keep watching your videos weather it’s #vanlife or not.. your amazing and an inspiration ♥️ xx

I think it’s great that you’re following your gut and doing what you need to do. Especially cool that you’re not locking yourself into anything - just giving yourself space to be grounded again while leaving the door back to your van open. I’m planning a shipping container tiny home build right now and I just love your videos. Your van is do pretty which just reminds me that I get to choose what my home looks like. What a luxury after years of renting!

I love your videos about living in a van full time. I’m gonna love your videos of “home base” too. ♥️♥️♥️

Nice video. I think it’s a great decision you’ve made to make the change. 🤓

Girl! The van life only drew me in but the only reason I’m still watching is because of you! Of course we will still be here to watch! We ❤️ you!!

I think you are very talented and awesome person to turn to for information on van life, You lived it for over a year and will always have that experience and I’m glad you choose to share it with us. Great job girl .You are living your best life

Looking forward to seeing your travels with your mom! I'm sure it will be fun! Good for you if you felt like you needed a home, we all go thru stages and changes in life.

My daughter and I have missed you! But a break was very much needed to rejuvenate and recharge. You have to take care of you first and foremost. We appreciate the knowledge and content you put into the videos. Cheers to the next season in your life. More love, laughter and peace to you.

I can tell you and I are very similar in our thought processes and personal values, so I can appreciate how much you probably beat yourself up for this change. Remember that you must put your well being (and your spirit) as a priority.

Life offer's changes and changes are good. Live each day to the fullest doing what pleases you and makes you happy.

Trevor Hall!!! Yes girl!. Keep after your life's adventures. I'm from OK also currently in CO and headed towards CA. Live this life outloud and thank you for sharing yours!

You look really great and happy in this video...hope you have a really nice holiday season

It’s bittersweet. I’m going to miss the van life but I’m glad you came to us and gave an update. I honestly just love watching you. You can still take us grocery shopping or rock climbing or whatever. Lol Idc I will watch whatever you decide to upload. Just don’t leave us pleaseeeee 💙💙☺️☺️

I find much inspiration from you and I look at this video and you seem different than your usual videos, you seem tired and I need of some you time. I don’t think you should feel any stress to say hey I’m gonna go back to living in an apartment, as life goes and we grow as people we change. The way you felt a year ago vs now just means something is changing for you! And I would say just welcome the change with open arms take care of your mental and the rest will fall into place. You have a super sick van still and if a week from not you want to go back to living in it full time you can that’s the beauty of options... your out here living your life and I love to watch your wild by the mile journey 🙏 your awesome!

Thanks for sharing your next step with us. I can only image how much you may have second guessed to share this with us. I completely understand why you decided to have a home base. Please don't beat yourself up. When I first saw your Chanel I wanted to get a sprinter for weekends and trips. Your emotional and mental health are your compass for life so listen to them. Keep doing ya thang !

I luv your honesty about van life and its good n bad sides and for being Real!so many KZfaq's of van life are misleading by making it out to be fabulous,the suns always shining,fridges never go mouldy etc,so its very refreshing to watch your videos :)

Liz, balance is good! A lot of people do van life full time out of necessity because they can’t afford a home base besides. Having a roomie to cut costs and having that “permanent” space to rejuvenate yourself and be a place to reconnect with your social group for one week per month doesn’t make you less credible. It shows you’re human and in my opinion, will prevent burnout in the long run. My wife and I are expecting to jump into van life with a 2020 Sprinter buildout in 18 months or so once our last child graduates from college. We’re so thankful now that we made the decision already to downsize from a house to a condo so it will be easier to leave for months at a time (working from the van) but we’ll still have a place to return to when we’ve had enough of the road. Feel confident in your decision! It doesn’t matter what others think as long as you believe this is what’s best for you. Just know though, you do have two voices of support here.

I was actually relieved to hear you say that being jumpy when you're supposed to be sleeping is a real "thing", especially as a female solo on the road. Seems like every female vanlife KZfaqr says to just follow your gut instinct about a place or people around you. I get it. BUT- what about sleeping? Say you choose a safe area, there's no one sketchy around, you fall asleep and then at 2 a.m. some guys who might've been drinking, want to mess with the van...or you....😳 I live in NYC where we have wrought iron bars on our windows and four locks on the door, and I STILL jump when I hear a noise that's out of the normal. The prospect of being out on the road and wondering if someone to come knocking HAS to be so stressful. So thanks for always being so authentic about what your experience is. You just validated mine! I'll be watching your channel no matter what, btw. THANK YOU!

I think it's just fine! If anything, it's educational because it helps people to understand that this is something that they may experience during full time van dwelling as well. I'll definitely still keep watching! Thanks for your honesty!

Your move makes perfectly good sense to me. Many of us want the best of two worlds. About the future.. be kind to your mom. I lost my mom 18 months ago and I wish I had been more patient and present. Good luck :)

What a perfect blend! Van life and a home base! I'm still envious!!!! oxoxoxox

I feel like..... You are being true to YOURSELF! That is all that matters. Your mental, emotional, and physical well being is all I care about. You create beautiful full content. I am still staying subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing what comes next. My life has been blessed with the knowledge on full time van life you have honestly provided. Moving forward I am really excited to see how the van works with your home base; that is more my travel style btw.

I found your channel because of your van life but I grew to enjoy your talking, your character, your other content (what you eat, your minimalism) I know I will still be interested in your content outside of van life videos. Sending you love :)

I started watching because you are an engaging youtuber, and regardless of where you are or what your day might entail, I think it is interesting! Just because you are changing things up a bit doesn’t mean I’ll stop watching! I find it MORE interesting that you are making some changes. Keep being YOU and doing what you need to do to be happy! That’s what life is about ❤️

I honor your honesty. Like many below I was watching because of your authenticity and sense of humor. I love the phrase that flowers doesn’t bloom all year. In our society it is pushed on us to be productive, achieving 24/7, which is TOTALLY unrealistic! Thank you for being TRUE to yourself and honoring your needs. Once more your authenticity will inspire other to fulfill their needs and be true to themselves. Much LOVE.

Anywhere you choose to stay or live i will always watch/subscribedb to you because i like the person and the personality behind the video itself, no matter what the content of your video, apartment tour, apartment design, fashion, lifestyle, adventure, daily vlog, day in the life, anything will be good because anything you do you do it because you like it and you are always real i will always enjoy your video i just hope youwont stop filming on youtube and never bother yourself about what anyone think anyways we can never please everybody and it is your life and you have to live it with no regrets always enjoy 😊💕