The recipes and exploring your surroundings via Vespa!

@@SonoranSunriders I’m glad you enjoy the recipes, I really like camp cooking :)

Why don't you call it TearJOY instead of Teardrop ( I do get it that it drops from the back) but for a layman he/she cannot connect.😀 The last video we saw some savage camping cooking skills, and if I were you I would make a bed of baby potatoes (red&white) and bake my chicken on top, thereby getting the gravy and the cooked potatoes with baked chicken at one go. Love your videos. Good Day. "Enjoy your ride". 👓

@@harveshelavia8144 Kia Ora Harvesh! It IS a tearJOY :) I'll try your suggestion with the potatoes. That sounds delicious! What part of the world are you in, friend? Greetings and friendship from Arizona USA :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 New Brunswick CANADA.

Kia Ora Vadim! Thank you for the incredibly kind and heartfelt words! I hope to make many more videos of my adventures :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 I love how a person can Google "Translate" and come up with what others say in comments are from a simple 'copy & paste' from the comments.

Thanks for the view Ray!

Kia Ora Allegro Sotto! I appreciate the kind words. It makes me very happy and motivated to know that people are enjoying my videos. Thank you for the view! :)

Kia Ora Paula! I am so happy you love the channel. I am brand new to making videos. I'm glad you enjoy the food prep. The cooking part really relaxes me. The aim is to have you feel like we are on an adventure together and it's an ongoing invitation. My channel is about human connection. If you are feeling that in my videos that makes me really happy :) That's really great feedback. Thank you.

Kia Ora Daniel! Thanks for the kind words of support and thank you for sharing in my adventures :)

😂 Well played sir. Thanks for the view. Now go eat 😂

Kia Ora Pops! Great suggestion…I’ll do that in future episodes! I’m up in Payson AZ at this moment…in my sleeping bag filming another episode :) I’m really glad you’re enjoying them!

Kia Ora Victor! I agree...you don't need much in life to be happy :) The little foam trailer has brought me joy beyond words and has allowed me to connect with the entire world! Thank you for watching my videos and stay tuned for many more :)

Just beautiful Janice. I'll look for it in the pre-dawn morning. That big Dipper was gorgeous. I've never seen it that bright or clear!

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 yes in the mountains means away from light pollution of cities and suburbs :☺

Thank you so much! Your support means a lot :)

Kia Ora! Thank you. Cooking is my favorite part of the episodes. I try to come up with good recipes that I think people will enjoy. Thank you for watching my friend :)

Greetings IanlsRich from Taiwan :) I’m really happy to connect with viewers around the world. Thank you for reaching out and thank you for the view :)

Thank you for the kind comments! I start filming the next episode this coming weekend :)

Kia Ora Shabbir! Thank you for the kind words. I try to make my videos feel like a real life camping experience. I am glad to share that with you my friend!

Kia Ora Kevin! Usery Park is a gorgeous spot. I love camping there. Thanks for the view!

Kia Ora Arturo! I am so happy that you find my videos inspiring. That means a lot to me. Thank you :)

And his cooking makes me hungry. 😉 looks like Tim is a great camp chef. Hope to share a meal some day. You have to cook though. Haha

Wes, thanks for the kind words. I was equally honored to meet you and Janet. Your vintage camper is gorgeous. That was an evening of true connection. I hope I can share a meal with you guys at some point. I’ll cook 😁

Kia Ora chichi c! Thank you so much for watching my videos...it really means a lot to me :) I should have another video posted a little later today. Please enjoy :)

Kia Ora Pam! I am REALLY glad you are enjoying my videos. The overarching theme is *always* about connection. Connection with our fellow human beings, connection with the country side, connection with ourselves. Filming these episodes is joyful and meditative and they keep me whole. I love your ET2! I had an ET4...same bike with slightly larger engine. You are close on the spelling of your husbands bike - Piaggio. I hope when I am 70ish I can still ride like you :) Lastly, please permit me to share this little video with you. It explains why I greet you with "Kia Ora!" This greeting was gifted to me by a viewer in New Zealand :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLx0qJOlr664no0.html

Kia Ora Uwe! Thank you for following my videos. It really means a lot! I love the 50 Special. What a great little bike. My favorite Vespa is the 1953 125U. A very simple, basic model and I love the simplicity. Enjoy riding and stay safe my friend!

Kia Ora Nick! Life slows down when you are camping in the little Vespa trailer :) it’s glorious :)

Kia Ora Arjan! Thank you for the wonderfully kind comments. So beautifully written. You perfectly explained the aim of my channel :)

Kia Ora Defence Boy! Thank you for the kind comment :)

Kia Ora Fernando! Thank you for the kind words! Thank you for watching my channel :)

Ernesto, I am humbled by your kind comments. I will keep the videos coming and I hope you continue to enjoy them :)

Kia Ora Mike! I’ve been traveling around AZ for about 10 months with the vespa teardrop. Please stop and say hello next time :) Yes, a very small world indeed ❤️

Kia Ora Mario! American cuisine with a little help from Italy :) Thank you so much for the view! Because of the Vespa, it is important to me to have viewers from Italy :) I appreciate you watching!

Is there any American cuisine I can cook for you? I would be happy to include it in one of my future episodes :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 Thank you for answering.

My favorite are the beans

Thank you Sawbone! What an enormous compliment. I’m humbled. The trailer was months in the planning and months in the construction. Thank you for your support!

Kia Ora cachumbati! Thank you for your kind words of support. It means a lot to me. Greetings from Arizona USA :)

Kia Ora Emer! I would LOVE to share an adventure with the good people of Brazil someday! I don't know why, but I have SO MANY people from Brazil watching my videos. It makes me really happy to connect with Brazil. Thank you for watching my videos!

Kia Ora Greg! Thank you. I forgot the carrots at home lol...but it still turned out nice. Thank you for watching :)

Kia Ora Trevor! Thank you for investing your time in my videos. It means a great deal to me Sir. I really try to come up with interesting recipes and innovative ways of cooking things. More to come :)

Kia Ora Haydee! Thank you for subscribing to my channel. The teardrop is made from 1” thick insulating foam. It does a pretty good job of keeping me comfortable. Problem is, Arizona temperatures can go to extremes. 117F (42C) in the low land desert to 24F (-4.5C) in the mountains. When it’s hot, I try to keep the trailer door open until nightfall…it usually cools off enough to sleep. When it’s cold, I have a heavy insulated sleeping bag and battery powered heated vest. Thank you for sharing in my adventures!

For me, the much bigger issue was the bears LOL. You got it right early on when you said "This is one step up from a tent". That never felt so true with bears running around :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 exactly!! Even with wooden walls I don't really want to be in mine with bears around!

@@thelwood Right on LOL. Imagine the only thing between you and a 500 pound pile of fangs and fur is 1" of foam. Yikes :)

Kia Ora Kitty! Greetings from Arizona USA! I think you are referring to a "hot water bottle". They are a rubber bladder that you fill with hot water. That's a great idea! Thanks :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 Yes that's it! Hope you'll be warm next time :)

Kia Ora Zoltan! Bonus points for spotting the P-38. As my adventures unfold, I try to find more and more efficient ways to travel. I tossed the big can opener months ago after buying the tiny and efficient P-38. Thanks for the view!

Kia Ora Andrew! Hahahaha thank you for great compliments! I feel like it IS true living :)

I remembered that you asked to see the cooler :) I love that little stove. It’s inexpensive and it works great! Enjoy yours!

Wanted to mention that the stove (probably any camp stove) gets pretty warm underneath if you are cooking for an extended period of time. When roasting the chicken in the pot in the Thanksgiving episode, the stove's heat mildly warped the countertop underneath. That's why I now use the little aluminum table. Just keep an eye on it...I think for regular cooking times it's most likely not an issue.

Kia Ora Angeline! Hello from Arizona USA :) My greeting that I wish to share with the good people of Brazil: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLx0qJOlr664no0.html This beautiful and respectful greeting was gifted to me from Corrina in New Zealand :) Welcome to my channel!

Kia Ora Uncle Mike! I laughed out loud from your comment. I think it's safe to say that a 1" thick foam wall won't contain a bear LOL. Thank you for the kind comments. I'm glad you enjoy the peaceful vibe and the cooking...and thanks for the sub!

Kia Ora Paulo! I love both traveling and cooking. I am glad you enjoyed my video :)

Kia Ora Rana! Thank you :)

Kia Ora Preet! That is the best advice EVER :) Thank you for watching!

Greetings Braxton, it is a dream being able to camp with the little teardrop and the Vespa. It brings me joy and I hope it does the same for you when you watch :)

JH, it was a great adventure! Even mundane things like renting a trailer or stopping by the farmer's market takes on a whole new meaning when you are out adventuring. Thanks for the view!

Kia Ora Shawn! There's a beautiful stillness to the process. I don't quite know how or why it happens...I'm just grateful to experience it and share it. If you grew up in or around PA, you definitely know what scrapple is :)

I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback! Actually, I got chills writing the 18:28+ remark. It's interesting what you uncover when you have time to reflect :) I've had the same thoughts about the music...a few songs that are "trademarks" of the channel or more variety...I'll have to think about that. Audio is still a bit of a struggle. I purposely do not talk in the videos and mute the talking to a really low volume...that's deliberate...however, balancing dozens of audio clips with music and natural background sounds to achieve a consistent volume level is really hard...I'm still learning that part. I also appreciate the feedback on the subtitles. It's good to know that their timing is just right. As for the mirror - old Vespas did not have rear view mirrors or turn signals. In some states you have to retro-fit at least one rear view mirror to be road legal. I think the traditional handle bar mounted mirrors look ugly...so I decided to go with a lesser known leg shield mirror. It was hard to learn to look "down" at the mirror instead of "up"...but you adjust quickly. It was purely an aesthetic choice :) Thanks for the feedback and support!

DW, Thanks so much. I appreciate you stopping by to view my video!

Greetings Ref Jim, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate the view :)

Hi Lynnette! Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Lots more videos to come. I'm right in the middle of filming another episode. Please feel free to subscribe to the channel if you're enjoying the content :)

Kia Ora Michele! It was a VERY cold morning lol. Thanks for the kind words!

It’s easier to be funny these days. The support from people on KZfaq has been amazing and uplifting. It amplifies my joy to know that people enjoy the videos. Funny doesn’t come naturally to me so everyone please enjoy it when it happens 😁

Проверили и много раз...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asqoi5Wm1JnbYJ8.html

Kia Ora and thank you for your continued support and so many kind words :) It is amazing to me that you are watching from Izmir Turkey. Thank you for your support :)

Kia Ora Don! The waterproofing solution on the piano hinge is comically low-tech. I cut a blown bicycle inner tube into a long strip and placed it under the hinge. I hope you weren't expecting rocket science :) Thank you for watching all of my videos. I'm happy that you are enjoying them!

Tom such a common sense solution thanks.

Kia Ora Yeu Xe Co! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sharing in my adventures :)

Kia Ora Jose! Thank you for the nice words. My longest trip towing the teardrop with the scooter is about 12 miles one way. I have to stay reasonably close to home because my bike is 60 years old. Also, it takes concentration and skill to pilot the bike and trailer...and if I am on the road too long (30 or 40 miles) I think it would wear my brain out lol... In this episode, where I trailer the bike and teardrop with my truck, it was about 65 miles. Thank you so much for watching!

Hi Tim, thank you for the kind comments. I’m glad you find my videos calming :) I have links in the description box for the gear I use. I especially like the little stove. it’s super cheap and works awesome. The tables and other gear are also listed. Thanks for the view!

I am so sorry. I do not seem to be able to locate the description box you mention. Perhaps I am just unfamiliar with KZfaq.

@@timeast4644 No worries Tim, I'm here to help :) Look directly below my video on the left of your screen. You will see the following text: Please join me as I camp on a star-filled mountaintop in the Vespa teardrop. Recorded in HD with multi-language support. Click "CC" for your language. More info below: SHOW MORE If you click on the "show more" that's lightly grayed-out, it will open a much longer text box. All the links to the products I use are there. If that fails, let me know what product(s) you are interested in and I'll copy / paste the link in this thread. See. Easy :)

Perfect. Thanks so much. It worked great!

Hi Tim, the fuel is butane. Do you live inside or outside of the US? Here, canisters of butane are available anywhere. Walmart, Amazon, camping stores, restaurant supply stores, etc. I actually spray painted several cans of the butane with red spray paint. that’s why there’s no brand name or markings. I also have a link to that sandwich press in one or more of my videos. I love it and plan to use it in future videos.

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 thanks so much. Yes, I live in US. I thought it was propane. Now, I know it’s butane, I see lots of offerings. I really appreciate your approach to your videos and the relaxed and simple approach. It’s very enjoyable. I bought the stove and table. I am thinking about the folding wind shield. Seems a great partner for the stove.

@@timeast4644 Thanks for the kind comments on my videos. I try to put a lot of effort in them. The folding wind shield is important. Butane stoves seem (to me) to be more susceptible to wind. Also, in daylight the butane flame is all but invisible. It makes it hard to regulate the heat. The wind shield darkens things and makes the flame a little easier to see. I just filmed another episode this weekend and used the shield throughout the filming. Thanks again for your interest in my little corner of the world. It's appreciated Tim!

Kia Ora Podge! I had to google "bloody cracker cobba" :) I am planning to do a functional video of the trailer...food storage, clothes storage, etc...and another video of the art / aesthetics / design of the teardrop. Also, my full time home of ten years is just 84 square feet! Planning on some of those videos too. Stay tuned brother ;)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 fair dinkem can’t wait

Kia Ora Michael! I'll see if there's any brand name or markings on the pots and let you know!

Hi Mark! The Vespa is bone stock. No modifications at all! You'd be surprised how well the Vespa tows the teardrop trailer. The teardrop weighs about 170 pounds...about the weight of a passenger. Surprisingly, the dual drum brakes stop the show pretty well too. Any other questions, please ask :)

Is it a 125cc ? 50cc ? Kick start ? Automatic ?

I love the old full bodied metal scooters too, growing up riding 1950's Vespas, Lambrettas, Rabbits and Cushman's of coarse, The Turtleback model Cushman scoot is a beautiful sight to behold. As far a towability and power,, weight to horsepower ratio can be a challenge with small displacement engines especially if you weigh over 150 pounds, 2 strokes engines had their purpose back in the day, cheap to operate and quite easy to rebuild, But noisey, smokey & alot of vibration also a bit messy & inconvenient oil/gas mixing in the older engines. If you can find a modern Honda Elite or Helix 250cc drivetrain built from the early 1980's- thru 2000 from a donor scooter and transplant that unit in your Vespa you'll will have all the power you'll ever need, super quiet, reliable and fuel efficient and plentiful parts availability. 50 years ago i was transplanting small 4 stroke motorcycle engines in my Cushman scooters, As very few scooters had 4 stroke engines until the 1980's, Although 2 strokes have been banned or discontinued production because of emission standards, I must say that the modern- last generation of 2 stroke, water cooled engines have evolved alot. super quiet, fuel efficient and reliable as well as very powerful for their displacement. Ive always wanted a Yamaha Morphous scooter. Ugly modern duckling but something about that space aged tuna boat on 2 wheels appeals to me.

@@joseplacencia4717 Kia Ora Jose! 125cc, kick start, 4-speed manual transmission. Thanks for the view!

Kia Ora West Ho. I own a Morphous :) 2008, black, 13,000 miles. Smooth, fast, fun! People either absolutely love it or absolutely hate it. The looks are polarizing lol. I thought about upgrading the motor in the Vespa, but have decided to keep the scooter 100% original. I have other bikes to monkey with lol. Thanks for the thoughtful reply :)

Hi Gary! Which bread are you referring to? I love carbs so there was lots of bread in the video lol. If you're talking about the Panettone, it's mostly popular at Christmastime and can be found in any grocery store. I've seen it in grocery stores occasionally year round. You can definitely find it anytime in an Italian speciality market. The silver vent is a passive air inlet. The trailer is a little too air tight so the vent is there for safety. ...watch out for bears...lol.

Greetings Adolfo from Columbia :) I checked out your Facebook page. Super cool trailer brother!

Gary, those 4 candles I burn in the little recessed pot heat the trailer perfectly. I thought about another type of heat source but the candles work GREAT. In fact, I usually have to keep the roof vent cracked because it gets too warm too quickly!

Kia Ora Pops! The total length is 15 feet (4.5 meters). I did some googling and the new Honda Civic is 15 feet long...so yes, the scooter and trailer would fit in a conventional parking space :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 Awesome! I’m going to start on mine soon!

@@MabrysDad Kia Ora Pops! I'd love to see some pics when it's done!

Thank you so much Gabriel. I really appreciate your support. Thank you for the view.

Kia Ora Panificacao Facil! Traveling with this simplicity makes me feel freedom. No, I am not a professional Chef. Thank you for the compliment though. 😊 I am a technology teacher. My family taught me to cook at a very young age. I enjoy it. You give me your valuable time so I make good food for you 😊

Lugares bonitos, onde você acampa, parabéns.

Kia Ora Franklin! If I am understanding the google translation properly, you are asking me about replacing the gear shift cable if it breaks? I ordered my parts from ScooterWest in San Diego CA or SIP in Germany. Parts for 1960's Vespa's are easy to find. Thank you for the view!

Kia Ora Blackwing0101! See link below. The “Stadium” brand is expensive but it is an incredibly high quality mirror. There are cheaper alternatives on S.I.P’s website but “Stadium” is the way to go if is in your budget. Thank you for the view! www.sip-scootershop.com/en/product/clamp-on-mirror-stadium-left_61384100?q=Legshield%20mirror

Kia Ora Nikolai! The little trailer heats up with just body heat...I do agree. If it is really cold 2 or 3 tea lights warm the interior perfectly.

Kia Ora Mecanomy. Thank you for the thoughtful comments. I carry a lot of safety equipment with me. I was a Boy Scout "Always be prepared" LOL. Thanks for the filming suggestions. I will try to incorporate them in future videos. I appreciate the views. Thank you!

Enrique, Thank you for the view! I am rebuilding the Optimus 8R. It had poor fuel pressure and was hard to use. I ordered a rebuild kit from eBay. I hope to have it back in service in my next video!

I still have a 8r I bought in the 70's. Still works.

@@markbosworth9877 Hi Mark, my 8R needs a little TLC. I bought a rebuild kit for it on eBay and hope to have it ready for my next video! I hear the 8R is a bulletproof little cooker!

@@markbosworth9877 By the way, I use every day and many times a day an Optimus #8 cased in aluminum to make my expresso and some times ramen! Just love it!

Greetings Derry, Yes, I do a lot of cooking when I camp. I love to research recipes and adapt them to camp cooking. I get a lot of comments about the cooking. Some people love the cooking parts others like it less. This video featured a lot of cooking. The video I’m editing right now was less of it. Thank you for the view!

Hi Janice! You're on the right track...I actually had to quarter them so they would peel. Regular onions next time :)

Arturo, you have my promise that I will always have Spanish subtitles on my videos. I translate into many, many languages around the world. It is VERY important to me that everyone can share in the videos. I do this for the purpose of human connection. Thank you so much for watching :)

Stephen, thank you for the kind words. I live a peaceful life and I want to share that with the world. World peace, right? :) Try using the parsnips in the curry dish...they add great flavor. Avoid those mean little onions ;) I will definitely check out your channel. I really appreciate your subscription and support!

Kia Ora Silvan! No, my parents are Slovak. At some point I will be cooking Slovak Haluski, Halupki, and Pirohy for all of you :) The references to Italian culture in my videos is largely unintentional. It makes me realize how much Italian culture has influenced the world :)

@@thetinysideoftiny7625 my question were mainly based on the fact you are using a Vespa ,i Will pay attention to slovakian cooking way, thank you for your replay . Greetings from Italy .

Thank you for the subscription! I do not have the ability to sell in Thailand but I do have a link in the description box of the build process. Maybe you can build one for yourself by following the video? It is not difficult to build, just time consuming :)