Finally feeling at HOME | van life in the Mojave desert 

Commenting for the algorithm! I comment this on practically every video you post, but thanks for sharing these parts of your life and for the work that goes into that. I feel so incredibly lucky every time I get to sit down and watch :)

Sitting here in Central Texas, trying not to let the ways of the world get me down, your videos are a very bright spot in my day. The four of you have such a amazing life. That "crusty lemon" truly cracked me up! You are at such peace....it's wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing! Hoping Chris is feeling better.

When I was much younger, I loved to hike the desert. I’m currently house-bound, but with your videos I can hike this beautiful world again. Plus, we get to know a lovely hiking and van touring buddy and a cast of fabulous friends (furry and otherwise) and family. Get well, Chris. ✌️❤️🚐

Carry some olive oil infused with lime. It does great when you don’t have fresh. A little goes a long way so it’ll last a long time too!! Love the crock pot chicken for tacos, we make it all the time too!!

The way the dogs ran to Chris when he pulled up was so freaking cute! I absolutely cannot wait to see all the things you get up to on the property! I just know you are going to turn that beautiful spot into something really special and all your own!

I just can't explain it it but my soul soars when I see your videos. I'm planning my transition to van life and its been challenging trying to find the van. Your videos keep my spirits up as I work through the process. Thanks again for sharing!

You and Chris laughing together just makes my soul at peace

Enjoying this vid so much- Thanks Linnea!

I'm with you on the sunrises, I've been rising before it starts, walking to the bay with my pup, and then sitting for a good 30 minutes, to watch the magical transformation! Soon to hit the road and enjoy the sunrise from many magical places! I really enjoy your videos! Thank you! 🙂

I don't usually comment, didn't know it mattered. So, Thank you young lady for sharing your private time with us, i always enjoy your video's so much..i reminds me of days gone by, I'm a 64yr old grandmaw, that was lucky in my younger days to have a few years of living as you do. So i enjoy the memories you evoke for me. Blessings to you All. 🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🫰💜💜💜💜

Linnea you sound like your Mom when you laugh! Laughter is so good for a relationship! ❤ New King James Version A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones Hope Chris is feeling better! 😊

I think if you create a digital cookbook of your van life meals it would be a great seller! I’d buy it! Love the cooking shots on the vids! Thx for all the great cooking ideas.

Love the Mojave desert a great place to do van life

Keeping life simple brings most people joy...I wish more people could adapt to this lifestyle. Thanks for leading the way! To get excited about a crock pot speaks volumes.😊

What's that fragrance that rides on the wind? It's called FREEDOM!

AWESOME VIDEO! Hilights for me were you and Chris reading the story and laughing out loud! Brushing the dogs was super funny! Hope Chris is feeling better. Can't wait for next week! Thank you for brightening my day!!! ❤️

Get well wishes to Chris. Do you ever make Airbourne fizzy drinks twice a day?? Everyone is sick right now!! Thank you for sharing beautiful nature!! Have a blessed week!!♥️. 👫🐕🐕

What a Gorgeous place . Thanks for sharing your journey n adventure with me Linnea. I Love Watching U n Your Videos. God Bless Ya'll n the pups . Mucho Love Always from your friend in Michigan, Tam

These videos bring me so much peace when I can’t get out of town and camp.

I just love watching everything that you guys share. Always so happy to see your newest content ❤ the giggling was just infectious lol so adorable!

Such a beautiful life❤❤❤

I just found your channel and have been watching a few videos. Love your content! ❤️

I just received my book today of Tress Of The Emerald Sea after watching Chris’s video, looking forward to reading it and I’ll be making your chicken tacos soon too so thanks to you both for the suggestions! ♥️🌮📚

Just happened across your site as I hunted van builds. You are doing a Great adventure! Change is in the wind these days and what you have learned are inVALUABLE lessons that others will need! You Go Folks

Lifts the lid off the crock pot… blows it clean. 👌🤣🤣. Every time hahaha😛

Thank you for sharing your travels with us. It brings me such joy to see the freedom you have and the wonderful places you go to. ❤

Linnea, I LOVE limes! I put lime juice in my rice, on my tortilla chips, on my tacos (chicken,beef and pork) and in my refried beans! 😂🤣🤷🏻‍♀️ I just can’t get enough of it lately. I actually started buying the little plastic lime bottle at the store because the limes were not always juicy and would sometimes go bad (like that lemon Chris gave you 😂), if I wasn’t cooking mexican food enough. Glad you are back out in nature. Hope Chris feels better soon! Take care! 😊❤️

How come you just don't make yourself a solar oven it's just like a metal boxy or a glass box that you stick in the sun or when you're traveling I used to cook right on top of my truck engine and hunting wrap it in tinfoil sticking on top of your motor it's done by lunch

It is always a good day when your video comes out.

You are living which is a lot more than most of the maddening crowd!

The ear in the sunset shot was hilarious and adorable 😂❤. Really excited to try the crock pot chicken tacos!

So glad I could watch this before work today. Usually I have to wait til later in the week when I have a free half hour. It's Monday morning here in NZ! I always feel like I've had such a treat when I watch your videos (hence making uninterrupted time for them). Lol that walking into the frame bit with Chris 😂 he should've twirled you around and made it to REAL fake moment hahaha Thanks again for sharing, you make it look so easy (which is meant as a compliment because making anything look easy is the mark of a very skilled filmographer and creator!). Have a lovely week guys ❤

That is beautiful landscape.

The food you make looks so fantastic! I’d love to request that someday you do a recipe video of all

I love how soothing your videos are... with all the stimulation online your videos are a breath. Thank you. I love the mundane ones as it is so soothing to me to watch/listen to other people living their lives.

I couldn't agree more with you dear Linnea about being in nature. I gives me all I need: health, tranquility, peace of mind, body and soul. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us.🙂

언제나.뜨는.태양이지만.볼때마다.새롭습니다♪♬♭

I just have to say.. I LOVE hearing you laugh, so heartily, for real. It brings me joy... I'm so glad that you are back in your happy place 🥰

You need to allow the dogs out to run off the critters, it will drive them nuts otherwise

There is nothing I love more than waking up to one of yours or Chris' videos, watching while having a coffee out of my Linnea and Akela mug. It definitely makes my days better 😊

Beautiful! I'm looking forward to making it to the desert one day ❤

Such peaceful desert vibes, love it!

The four of you are so fucking precious. Much love.

I went out to the Arizona desert for Dec. and Jan. for the first time. Living in Honda Element. Unfortunately I had no source of heat and froze. Also had no solar so had to go to any place I could find to charge minimal electronics. I will NEVER go out again in the winter without power/solar, heat ad otther comfort like a recliner :)

Absolutely love this... wish I was younger.. I would be right there with you... 👍🌿🌱🐕🌿

Thank you for bringing us desert beauty

Love how happy you two are! And the puppers seem so happy too!

I like crockpots too but I found that a rice cooker can cook just about anything and it cooks much faster. If you are ravenous and can't wait on a crockpot, a rice cooker is your best friend. I never cook rice in it but I cook combo meals... like stews, soups, chili, and any other meal-type food that has a liquid ingredient. Also, I have a steamer basket that I can put inside the rice cooker and steamed veggies are done in what seems like seconds, although I think it's more like 4 to 5 minutes. I have the old fashioned rice steamer that has only 2 settings; COOK and WARM. If you set it on COOK, it will cook until the water is low, then it will automatically switch itself to WARM so that the food doesn't burn.

This video was so sweet. Thanks for sharing ❤

The peacefulness and amazing views are endless! 💯🌞☘️

Love your love of nature. I feel the same and resonate with your stories. Thanks for them

I’m from the uk < you know what you don’t have to say a word in your videos we get you girl .all we want is to watch you and fill your ups and downs . I would never ever say this but I get you and fill the way your are . Plus I know I where you are going . Xx

Awesome! Speedy recovery, Chris.

Craving tacos now ~

Akela's ear in the way of the shot brought me so much joy

Yes! The Wheel of Time is amazing! There may be a few times where it feels like a slog to get through but it's well worth it! My all time fav series! Please keep us up to date on how you like it.

Love the giggles in the beginning! ❤

I just love the desert 🏜️

Such a nice day! Although poor Chris, hope he feels better very soon. I started the “Wheel of Time” but put it aside for a bit to read some cozy mysteries.. way lighter reading! 😂 Happy you are happy in your nature place. ❤

Think how many nesting birds will be so happy with all that dog fur from the brushing! I used to put my Pyrenees hair out back for the birdies.

Fyi telegram scam...watched previous video got telegram proposal...rats tired of that...be careful

:) GO Linnea! SO GOOD to see you back in your element! ALL THE BEST and Cheers :)

I agree, crock pots are convenient! During the cooler months I always use mine and one of my favs is corn chowder. Always tasty on a cool evening. Enjoy your property and the adventures. 😎

Love how you two laugh together!

I hope you guys realize how special of a relationship you have!! You two are at complete ease with each other. I had found the same recently only a friendship but made me understand how unhappy I was in my 32 year marriage. I may have lost the friendship I overshared about the marriage because I felt so comfortable with her. Hang on to what you have. I’ve just recently started watching you, have watched Chris since before Kobuck off and on. Hang on tight to someone who can make you laugh and smile like that.

Your cooking looked so good. Like seeing the Swiss Army knife. You guys take care

This and your last video were some of the favorites that you've made!! I've noticed you're really improving in all aspects of production!! I see you. Very happy follower Jonny here.

I have said it before and I say it again: Linnea, you are absolutely adorable. ☮️💟🇨🇦

I really enjoy your videos and creation style. So glad you’re feeling better and getting back into your groove! I have missed seeing you every Sunday. I know how important it is to disconnect, and take time off for yourself. 💛💛💛

How did I miss this vid ?? 🤷‍♀️ Its 230 a.m. , perfect time to watch... I have Albratross in my amazon cart, do you want me to send it to you? Hope Chris feels better...❤

Thanks for sharing! I loved hearing y'all laugh towards the first of the video when you were propped against his knees. 😅 As far as being close to nature, it only makes sense. "From dust we are and dust we will return" 🙏

Wow.. . So beautiful.💓Love you guys!😘❤ Hope you feel better Chris. We just got over something here and it lingered for over 6 weeks.

OMG I love that you read out loud to Chris. That is such a brilliant bonding exercise and something to adopt. You, my dear girl, inspired my own van build at the tender age of 52. An extension of my tiny house on wheels. Friggin' loving it! I even bought the same pretty hatchet and bow saw as you. Have a foldable fire pit (tip 101). But my dog is smaller 🤣🤣being a toy poodle. Not likely to fend off intruders. A BIG tip, seeing as you are now down to using water containers, you can get a rechargeable pump from Amazon for it. I use one and it is brilliant and the charge lasts a long time. Makes life so much easier! Keep up the good work.

Yes! Exactly! Bring a part of nature feels so good to fur body and mind. Thanks for the book recommendations... I've been searching for a great few stories.

I agree Tress of the Emerald Sea is terrific. Might I suggest Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Love your book suggestions. More please??

@LinneaandAkela - 4:22 - I'm sure people have told you this, but your laugh sounds just like your mom's laugh.😮 It's even more evident when I was just listening to that part while signing up for ur newsletter!😊

Let the dog carry its own water. They make backpacks for dogs. Check them out... maybe buy one for times when you can't pack everything in your own backpack.

What's up with the screen covered in all the words you say? I hear you. I don't want to read a book of what you say. PLEASE!!!

I'm happy you are happy!! I love your journey and wish I could subscribe but had to stop. I'm very sick. I have terminal disease, but still here

Great video! There is magic in the ordinary. Your content, views (mental and actual) out in beautiful nature, and life sharing is extraordinary. Thank you.

Just curious ? Why no response on many of your videos of me asking the name of the track you have in a reel with the lyrics ((( living alone , we're so far from home , free but ready to roam )) 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🎶 🎵

Yep that's about how I felt when Covid hit me back December.. If it is, take it easy and rest a lot liquids. Really Covid not the flu! I still have brain fog..

Well done Linnea and Akela we was your videos from the southern tip of Africa, all the way from South Africa

Another great video. Thx for the recipe-so easy. In case you’re not aware, you can buy small crockpot liners that make clean up super easy. 😊

Your video popped up in my feed, probably because I grew up in Mojave, California, so the algorithm led me here. Mojave desert is vast, so you may not be near the town of Mojave, but if you are, there are some beautiful areas to explore! Enjoy!

if you are going to read Six of Crows you should read the Trilogy Shadow and Bone first. Leigh Bardugo, excellent writer! Love your videos!💗

I have dyslexia and reading is excruciatingly tiring. I literaĺy read couple paragraphs and my mind wonders. So envious of people can spend time reading for pleasure.audible help, but not the same as reading.

Yes, we should be in sync with nature. I use a grounding sheet when I sleep. Just plug it into the ground on any electrical outlet and it gives you a wonderful sleep, especially if you sleep naked or only in your underwear so that most of your body makes contact with the sliver threads in the sheet. I also have a grounding pad that I use to put my feet on when I'm working on the laptop. Otherwise, I go barefoot a lot. I've ordered a sort of 'tent' that goes over the bed that you can drape special EMF fabric over, and with the grounding sheet underneath you, you are protected from ELF/EMF and other frequencies that are not good for you. The reason many people feel so much better when they are out in the wilderness is because they are away from so much of these negative electronic frequencies.

You should’ve tried an Insta pot because you can do everything in it from frying to slow cooking, pressure cooking & with pressure cooking you are cooking your meat so darn quickly and it’s so unbelievably tender. You might even find out that you could get rid of your stove. I have also heard that you can find them at thrift stores all the time. Just an idea! I love to see a smile on your face. 😊

I lead a slower life now. I’ll be 70 in July. I’m not anxious to do a lot of serious exercising. Hiking yes but at a slower pace.

I just love your videos. You’re such an inspiration. Thank you.

Was just thinking about what would be your opinion on seeing if Elsa would be interested in painting your van like the way she does paintings ??? Bc she is amazingly talented in that aspect

Love your dogs, I would have to have them with me as well. And I welcome our lab in bed as well, such a feeling of comfort and protection🐕

I think you are a perfect candidate for a Tiny House. Bigger than the Van but not much bigger. ❤😊

beautiful post, had to lauch at the part were you were saying you felt so happy while wielding a axe at the campfire. looking forward to the next post!

Lol about the lemon.

I couldn't imagine living life without colloidal silver in my medicine cabinet😮 today a van build helper was at the house and he told me he had the beginnings of a cold a runny nose and a sore throat so I handed in the bottle of colloidal silver which she wasn't really familiar with and gave him a spoon to snort some up into his sinuses and then put some in the back of the throat and gargle with it😮 I noticed a few hours later that he was no longer stopping to blow his nose and I asked him how's that sniffling going on😮 he said that stuff really works I'm like well that's why we have the word silverware because silver kills secondary bacterial what big Pharma doesn't want you to know😮

for some reason this video made ME feel like at home too... much love

Love that area also, we have grandkids that live in Southern Utah and see new places whenever we visit. I'm going to try those chicken tacos.

I want to do this as a fun vacation for like five days! I couldn't do this for life though! Isn't it lonely!?