Sorry you had that stalker, but be watchful at nightfall....Heard of "Warchalking"? In the early days when internet was even more difficult to connect, students finding open Wi-Fi networks would leave a chalk mark on a wall, eg. a bank. And that could be just the place for your laptop to get free connection if your internet is poor. It's a useful standby! *Hugs* Wendi
3:46 mount a motorcycle rack on the back that allows the door to open when the bike is off the rack... im welding 2 about 5ft ft long 1/4 inch thick L angle to the back to hold a bike combine with a chain on mine
Ms.Ame' you're a pleasant break from such things in our World now, and such Beauty & Youth is Nice to see, hope & Safety, Peace from Peace for all your family and yourself . . . . .❤🌎❤
Yup! Thats why pickup trucks with slide in campers and rv trailers are not very good choices for quick getaways. Leaving the sleeping area to walk to the driving area can go bad fast.
you were surprisingly so calm during that stalker experience. im glad I stumbled across your channel because I am wanting to do this as well and now I know to make a door to the front of the van just in case of those situations. thank u.
Seeing that stalker standing outside your window was freaky! I had to rewind because I didn't believe my eyes, looked straight out of a horror movie. Hope that's the last one. Safe travels 🙌
I felt the same.. made me gasp, so freaky! What kind of a man would think that behaviour would be acceptable, so intimidating. Thank God the doors were locked. I wouldn’t have windows open, chloroform could be put into the van.
@@chrisbranicki It happened to friends of mine in their holiday home in Italy & also other friends who live in Spain. In both cases chloroform was put in the air conditioning unit located outside the property so it went through the whole house and knocked everyone out. No one heard or knew anything until they woke in the morning with terrible headaches to discover they’d been burgled, various items taken, friends in Spain had their car stolen too. Very scary. Friends in Italy had teenage girls who slept with their mobile phones under their pillows. They were taken too. Doesn’t bear thinking about what else may have happened, very traumatic.
@@MamaKim. Oh my! I feel so bad for your friends! Having had nothing of the sort happen to me I can’t even imagine how traumatised they must have been. I really hope they recovered from it.
@@chrisbranicki Yes they did, covered by insurance and tried not to think about what may have happened whilst they were knocked out. It was some years ago now but if air conditioning units are accessible outside I now never sleep with it on!
This is exactly why I'm so impressed by every solo female traveler. Kudos to you for not letting creepy stalkers like that deter you away from your dreams. Loved the video!! 🔥
@@stevegee7623 wrong, she just puts the camera in certain positions to show us she is working /doing things etc. all vloggers do this to give depth to their videos its a ball ache tbh lol but make some good shots
@@TheInnerSession Sorry Tom, but if you pay attention, the camera is moving, and zooming in, and out. There is someone behind the camera, operating it. Further (though not necessary to note) "Ame in a van" has already responded, saying: "Yes I very obviously have a camera crew". So if you have an issue, take it up with "solo", but obviously NOT solo.
@@babajebabaje3134 I'm not sure what's wrong with some folks. When the camera is literally moving, that is not a post edit. Anyway, if you still don't believe your own eyes, why don't you take "Ame in a van" 's own word for it below : "Yes I very obviously have a camera crew". So if you have issue with that, take it up with "solo" but not solo, Ame herself.
You have seriously good comic timing in your videos. The music, the looks you give the camera, the sound effects under Gigi when you pulled her in the mall. Hilarious. And then you’ve got mad guts for doing all this, with Gigi!. Keep going, keep creating, and keep sharing. It’s really fun following your adventures! ❤❤❤
i think he could have been a little more than a stalker... the way he waited on that bench even tho you clearly told him no... kinda scary , you did the right thing in leaving the area !
I used to hitchike in France and in some places hookers park their vans (i learned it as I was naively thinking to approach them to ask for the lift, not knowing what is about and they nearly dragged me inside). I was later told that light in the van (back then they were placing candles in the cab) means you are invited. He might got a wrong idea.
YOU'RE RIGHT, HE IS MORE THAN A STALKER, IS A LOVER, A PASSIONATE LOVELY MAN, READY TO TAKE OUR VAN GIRL IN THE WORLD OF BIG BLACK BAMBOO. IT'S A LOVELY HUMAN BEING, A BLACK RICHNESS IN A SAD WHITE WORLD. WE NEED MORE NIGGAS FOR MORE EXPERIENCES LIKE THIS.
Man you dealt with that weirdo like a pro. Please stay safe, love your videos. Love from France 🇫🇷 (the southwest) 😊. So glad you got to spend time with your statue.
Bit of advice on the brakes in case you don't know. When driving in hilly or mountainous areas, you should try not to use your brakes to much to control your speed downhill. It causes excessive wear and in extreme cases can cause them to overheat and fail. Instead you should drive in a low gear and use the engine revs to control your speed.
Yeah. I use lower gears and drive slowly if it's very long. If the vehicle might have issues then maybe stop for a few minutes. It's the constant rubbing that causes extra heat. So once stopped that's not happening any more.
@@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 It depends how steep the hill is, how fast you want to go and how fast you are currently going. Shift down each gear sequentially, (don't go from 5th to 1st at 70mph) and you'll find a gear which, when the clutch is fully engaged, will maintain the speed you want using throttle/accelerator control. If the hill is very steep and you want to go slowly (because there are tight turns or something) you might want to be in first, most hills will be higher. Obviously this isn't advice for you to never use your brakes. Just don't use them to *control* your speed downhill for long periods of time.
@@demondavejeep Sure, but if you overheat your brakes, boil off the break fluid and cause your brakes to fail while going downhill you could lose the whole van and maybe your life. Engine braking won't damage anything unless you're really abusive with it. Engines are designed to run at high RPM.
I knew it was just a matter of time before you get stalked by the regular suspects.They don't understand hints they're irritating and are relentless like mosquitoes. Stay safe and don't venture too far from public places.
Oh yes, they do understand, but they're just the numerous African predators who are parasitising France. And like mosquitoes, they bite, but with knives.
That’s bad when you can’t walk around alone safely-I absolutely can’t stand people like that, glad you got out of it & well away from that asshole, stay safe and be alert on your travels.
You handled the stalker guy well. Got out of there pronto. Really handy and safe that you could access your cab without having to go outside. Safe travels.
I am sure it’s been probably said by others but the easiest way would be to add on a hitch on the back of the van. Attached to it is a metal platform that would store the Vespa. The platform has a drop down ramp to drive the van up and onto the platform. Once done, the ramp in folded up and locked in place during driving. Hope it helps as it is readily available here across the pond! Luv yah!🌹
Ame I just discovered your channel and I am transfixed! Your hard work, ingenuity, courage and determination is inspiring and magical! You are effortlessly elegant and naturally beautiful. Your authenticity and charm shines. Im old enough to be your mum so I can’t help but say, please be ever mindful of your surroundings at all times. Many young women don’t know to pay attention and have situational awareness. There are bad men everywhere waiting for opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable women. That man was up to no good. I am so thankful you have that interior door! Please get some pepper spray and carry a small one with you and another in your van. Much love and light from the USA! Angel
Get the big can of bear spray lol... Also wasp spray was suggested by a police officer as very effective long range self defense spray. Its also inconspicuous just sitting around in plain view.
I agree, but you're not a single guy in his 40's. I feel like a creep just being a subscriber. I subscribed last night and woke up this morning soo completely disgusted with myself that I need a shower with a bottle of bleach and a wire scrubbing-brush. The only reason I haven't unsubscribed is because, as an IT professional, I understand how important each and every subscriber is to her traction online. And to be clear, this is of exactly zero fault of her own. Her only "offence" is being an attractive young woman while I'm aging like a saucer of milk in the fn midday Sun.
Here's a thought: replace your bed with a single fold-up put in length wise; headboard against the kitchen bench. Vespa and ramp on the other side, entrance via the rear.
Ame we LOVE watching you and your adventures. It also strengthens every woman who watches you. I know for me your independence gave me the courage to be more independent as well. I have mastered going to the grocery store all by myself! lol We all have to start somewhere!
You put a rack at the back on a tow hitch receiver, it looks like a ladder and you could keep a pink scooter there. Depending on how much weight you have already at the back this may also require that you beef up the van's rear leaf-springs. If you know people in fabrication/metallurgy they could weld one for you, cause the ready made ones are not cheap. And you would have to add the cost of installing a rear hitch receiver, etc.
Careful out there, You did the right thing by getting out of there. You probably do this any way but I wouldn't stay any one place too long and never upload until you are somewhere different. Also returning to a place might be better into a different location there.
I feel so bad for you that this stalker guy tried to intimidate you by staying there, you did the right thing and got the hell out of there. Your beautiful and that can be a blessing and a curse, You have strong sense of yourself and have a great personality and you still managed to keep an upbeat happy attitude through this video. You make great entertaining videos, Please be careful, if you were my daughter or sister I`d be so worried about you being out there on your own. Keep being you, your amazing!
@@claudiakarl7888 No, guns are used in the U.S. defensively far more than against victims. The murder rates in the U.S. are comparable to Europe if you factor out black on black gang crime.
@@claudiakarl7888 Most of the world does. The laws exist for the exact reasons why the US sucks to live in. You can't even send your kid to school in safety for fk sakes. No normal person would ever consider living in the US. Can't imagine why anybody stays. 3rd world countries are safer to live in.
Ma'am I enjoy watching your adventures. It makes my heart glad to see you living your life to its fullest. I pray God continually bless you and your loved ones and that you be safe as you travel life's road.
I think this video highlights exactly why you should prioritise a walk through to the cab in any van build, Especially the solo female travellers… but certainly not only the solo female travellers. It doesn’t have to be a full door, just any way to get from the main body through to the drivers seat. Glad you had the pass through, but sorry you had to go through that. Can’t be a nice feeling, safe of not. Really enjoying watching you get better with the videos, from the filming to the editing. Is always good to see a creator grow artistically.
Absolutely!!! I lived the van life and let me tell you, that is a PRIORITY!! A couple of times I don't know what I'd have done without it. It can be really scary if you don't have that access and need it!
Love your outfit by the way. Thank heavens you got away from that stalker too, couldn't believe he was still sitting waiting outside your van. Love the sound effects of the car breaks and tyres screeching whilst dragging Gigi across the floor, lol.
My avatar is me in my '89 Eldiss Autoquest, that was brought in as a part exchange at my local dealers in need of many repairs. I bought it for about three grand (as they just wanted rid of it) and restored it to a fully working motorhome again and lived in it for around three years, just wanting to have a go at van life and I flippin' loved it. Love what you are doing, impressed massively that you did all of your own conversion work, and wish you happy travels. Enjoying watching your videos and you being you. Thanks, keep 'em coming.
Love youre videos Ame , its really unfortunate to see these type of guys running around and being creepy like that, truly disgusting human beings without love for themselves. Take care of yourself and even though sometimes you might feel lonely, remember you have a strong community around you. Hope to see you in the Next one, Love from Spain.
That stalker situation was not fun at all!, you need to have some maze or other personal protection equipment in your van (if you don't have it already), it was really scary! Take care!
I have watched all of your videos and every time im watching others van lives I always end up on your channel watching your videos again. Oh God. You were literally born to do it!
For the little scooter/vespa idea just buy a moto rack 🤗 it comes with a small ramp and they're fairly cheap and easy to install, much cheaper than a bicycle rack and just buy a lock or two for it which may be more expensive than the rack itself but well worth it. I use a moto rack for my bicycle because it literally saved me more than 500$ and it's way sturdier. I'd suggest a 3" hitch rather than a 2" just for extra sturdiness but 2" should be just fine. Stay safe out there, too many creeps now a days!
Thanks for including the footage of that creepy guy. Holy crap does that look freaky when he is just standing there by your window. Reminds me of that scene from The Shining where Jack is staring out the window with a scary blank expression.
I m not young anymore but with you i can relieve my long gone years. Don't be surprised, if you have something to offer people will come. Enjoy your journey before it's gone.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching these on Friday night. Everything was just shot and edited so well. The lizard ring looks awesome but also dangerous
You and your beautiful parents have guardian angels.🎉🧚♀️ You're protected: just let them, guide you. Got my students watching your channel; and your parents, too.( they need a nice break from Business English lessons.😅) Love your stories.🎉❤
Just found your channel. I think it's a great idea to go 'Yachting'. As a long time sailor I can tell you that sailing around the world is a life changing experience. Obviously not all pineapples and lobster like anything else. Get you a 30' sailing vessel and give it a go! Brilliant channel, props to you for doing what makes you happy.
I don't know how many times I've rewatched all your videos. You have a really great personality, your outfits are always on point, and I just really love watching your adventures. I want to live like you one day 😭 Stay safe, Ame and Gigi! Looking forward to more of your future vlogs!
@@ameinavan Attach a pink Vespa to the front end of Gloria. Amazon has this 7BLACKSMITHS 500LBS (226 kg) Steel Scooter Carrier Hauler Anti Tilt Hitch Mount Rack. (Vespas only weigh 158kg)
I like watching your videos because your authenticity shows through. Your very unique and do not come off as fake for the camera. Don't change that, do and say whatever you want, your funny and a pretty young lady. Be safe out there from a fellow van lifer in the states :)
After viewing this edition, I read your Bored Panda article. Sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed the photos. I've been flirting with the vanlife idea, but I need a little more startup capital. At 74, I look forward to the adventure with my 75-pound dog, Skeeter. I agree, you ARE smokin'. 😀
I really look forward to watching your colourful and fun weekly adventures. You dealt with your unwanted admirer very well. I would have been a quivering wreak - much respect! Cheers
Omg, I’ve never been so happy to have found such a wonderful RU-vidr. I mean from your accent to your laugh to your dog to you being alone and just living your dream without caring what people think, just that spark that very few people have. A spark that you don’t want to waste on just anyone. Please, please make sure that whoever is lucky enough to capture your heart, when that time comes, that he treats you like the queen you are. I hope you can find someone who can figure out a way to hook up that Vespa to the back of your van. They’ll need the Vespa to be able to build the attachment pieces so shop around. Maybe go to a shop that is known for welding in roll cages and stuff. More of a race car shop. Tell them what you want to do and they should help you with the whole process. Hope it helps. Safe travels.
You did the right thing driving away from your admirer after firmly rebuffing his attention. You might check into security measures for your van, like window films that make it more difficult to smash through the windows, secondary locks on the doors, camera and siren, ect... Stay safe and have fun.
Not just feeling "Tropical", in fact, you have the skill to wear fascinating looks 👏🏻🤩 And, the pink scooter moment was remarkable 😄 getting you out of the track 😜 See ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀
As far as the pink scooter...Perhaps a trailor hitch and a large metal deck frame where you can carry it on the back of gloria. ? These frames can swing away so you can still access the the back bits inside the van.
I think it would be quite difficult trying to get the scooter on the back of the van, because it would probably only go on a trailer due to its size and weight (and that would be a struggle taking that around everywhere). I would instead suggest a bicycle or an electric one to get around town, maybe with a basket or panniers on the back to carry some stuff from the shops around town.
Also was going to suggest an electric bicycle. A pink one! That should be lightweight enough to put on a bike rack that is attached only to one of the back doors, so it would not interfere with opening those doors. Also I think there are light electric motorcycles now in the form factor of e-bicycles, meaning they don't require pedaling. If none of these are street legal in France, then chip-tuning an e-bicycle to make pedaling optional is also an option. There are service providers for that :)
Scooter carrier for your van. Mounts in the receiver hitch on your van. $250usd. Get a nice cover for it for another $50-75. I’ll bet you will love it.
I am surprised you don’t get more stalkers as I am sure you catch many people’s attention as you walk through town. You are very striking 😊. Loving the videos. You take care and stay safe 😘
@@scottw.3258 I think you’ll find you see a small snippet of the real Ame and she plays up a small part of her personality for camera. Anyway to be fair she is absolutely stunning and being confident is not a crime as long as she’s isn’t vain and she is about as natural as they come. Have a wonderful weekend 🙏
@@vickyf164 Nothing wrong with confidence, you're absolutely right. However, she goes beyond that. She's clearly vain, and clearly very much in love with herself. You too, have a lovely weekend.
If I were you i’d install cameras on every side so it not only deters people when they see the cameras but you can record them and also see if anyone is outside of your van waiting or stalking without having to risk going outside to check.
My late wife lived in Europe long ago and she enjoyed the sailboats, rail travel and studying art. I often watch Ame's travel videos because they are relaxing to an old widower. And making videos from a home studio in the forest, I'm interested in how Ame makes her videos. I'm unsure if she has a cameraperson or remotely operated gear. Plus her editing is excellent! She's ruthless in her transitions but sometimes with over a million views, Ame is the authority in filmmaking. Not just a woman in a van...
Wow that's creepy. Just seen a video about how these stalkers attach Apple tags to track your van. The solution is to either have an Iphone and check for nearby tags or a tag tracker app on Android to find them and remove the battery.
Uggghhh, that's diabolical! Thanks for the information. Just imagine, you find one of those on your car....so you take it off and put it on the nearest police car. HA.
Wonderful outfit, the pink sleeve tassels are vaguely reminiscent of something North African. You will have to get used to comments about how you have just walked out of the 1960's. The salamander ring, the shoulder bag, the atmosphere you create - magnifique! Outside of the two world wars, the 1960's were the most culturally volatile years of the 20th. century. So much change! Since viewing your channel the memories of that wonderful time just keep coming back. I'm having trouble focusing at work, have not felt anything in years, you bring tears to an old man's eyes. At >40K subscribers in 100 days, no wonder. A good percentage of this number will be made up of grey haired hippies.
8:48 That was scary to watch, I imagine a car or a van is the safest place to be in that situation though, best advice I can give if that happens again is keep all your doors locked and get away from there as quickly as you can. Stay safe!🙂🙂🙂
I haven't been able to appreciate the whole video yet but may I just say, I absolutely love the way you just dress up for the hell of it - I've never met or heard of anyone else doing that and it's so freeing and badass😂 you go girl🥰
@@elizabethalderman3495start a real business, not a channel.... Attention addicted girls have channels...😢... A real woman will have something MORE...😂
Hi Ame. I remember not so long ago congratulating you on getting to 5k subscribers. Now, I see you have surpassed 40k. So happy to see how fast that happened for you. Stay safe out there and hope Mr. Stalker dude leaves you da fk alone! 😡 Hope you won't have to continue to deal with that in the future.
Love your vidoes Ame. I'm currently converting my Mitsubishi Van, into a camper. As for the Vespa thing. You coud get a "swing away" rack made up to attach to the rear bumper, or even get a custom rear bumper made up to accommodate the Vespa.
Hey Ame, just came across your channel. Watching this episode I really hope that you have some means of self defense at hand always;whether it be pepper spray, a taser or even just an attack alarm. Stay safe and keep up the great videos.
Ame has 383,756 views on this video alone. If everyone who viewed her videos would just take a second to click the Subscribe, Like, and Bell button it would help her out so much. It doesn't cost a penny to us, but it would mean a lot to her. Please take a second of your time and click those buttons. And no, I don't know Ame, but I think she deserves the support. Thanks for reading.
Hey , Ame. You dont have to look sexy, nor exceptionally beautiful. You are fine as you are. Even if you would wear wheat bags for clothes, people would still love your channel. It is your personality , beaming through. Honestly. I watched many van lifers channels. What you do is unique. You take the viewer with you to a restaurant , a shopping mall, a cafe, and all the nice places you go to. It is very nice. Wish you would share your thoughts, insights and feelings more often. If you suffer from a mild depression, please, tell. I want to know. Not because i am curious , rather because i care. By doing so, you show personal depth. No one will judge you, rather love you. A friend of mine.
Your videos are a very open and innocent conveyance, almost inviting everyone who watches to take part in your private world: sadly this can be seriously misunderstood. Take care and be careful, take heed to others’ advice and wisdom on personal safety... it’s a wild world 🙏
Your videos brighten my day. You have a way of making eating at a café captivating LOL. Could tell you put a lot of effort into editing your videos and adding music.
Love, you are far too beautiful to not have stalkers! haha but in all seriousness, I am SO GLAD you have a pass thru door to cab. I truly don' t understand why people seal off the cab and can only exit out the sliding door to enter front! I guess being a solo female traveler, we just know better! STAY SAFE and look forward to the next scenic location! XO you're gorgeous Sis!
In some countries,like Portugal, commercial vehicules, panel vans, have to have a physical barrier from cab to cargo area, and its illegal to remove those. That is why, in so many diy conversions, people have to leave from the side doors to access the cab.
so happy you got yourself another phone with that person being so insisting and not getting the point you never know what they're up to next time you might need to call 911 but you look like you can take care of yourself just be vigillant and careful in your travels.
Also one other thing, that stalker was an example of why you probably shouldn't walk around at night. Imagine if he approached you outside your van, bad stuff. So yeah, maybe if you are outside of a town/city in a rural area you can walk around at night.
it would never happen if france did not allowed them to come into country in first place. look at the hungary. they don't allow them to come into country and streets are safe even at night.
You are giving #very#bad #advice...in the city she can at least have police coming fast while in a Rural area... there's isolation and things can be much difficult... In general...whether its a countryside or city.. it's the same possibility of danger walking alone at night..being alone.....a lot of crimes have happened in Rural areas with serial killers going on purpose to these places to find hikers , walking people ,Campers etc..... it's already dangerous enough she is travelling alone as "she says".
In my town is normal and for underage girls to walk home in middle off night alone...actually there is much more girls in night walking then men side because men use cars .Nothing every happed to them for years ..but we dont have "immigrants"
To help with the vespa thing, they sell trailer hitch carriers for all types of scooters, dirt bike s, motorcycles etc. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to use with a ramp built-in to load it.
0:23 - a new record! not even half a minute of your video and I am already smiling, laughing actually :) 9:05 scary, this France... it's good this someone didn't have a scooter, a pink one maybe 11:39 - is it only me who noticed a striking resemblance there?
