THE REASON YURTS SUCK 

I grew up living in a yurt in the 80's in b.c Canada. 🇨🇦 Both my parents who are divorced live in yurts. They are very different designs. My dad's is very minimal. One open room concept. My mom's is more a cabin with a bedroom, bathroom and built out kitchen. They are both completely off grid. I have spent a lot of time in different yurts, in different climates. There are a lot of yurts on the west coast of B.C in the rain forest that hold up just fine. Im living in Oregon now.. there are so many beautiful yurts here,, and it's very rainy! There are endless ways to set them up. Just some food for thought. Not to say that you should have a yurt in Panama. Just that not all yurts are created equal. ❤

Hey guys. Before scratching the Yurt idea, really research it. There are ways to vent, to put mezzanines in for bedrooms, to add bathrooms. After checking the options you may still not really want a yurt, but don't turn it down till you research it. You might be missing out on something. Glad you had a chance to get out with Sadie and Lola. Sadie is so responsive, it's all good. Stay safe and healthy.

Who wouldve known a structure designed for an arid and cold climate would not be ideal in a rainy climate.

Yurt wasn't meant to be a permanent living space in cold humid climate. All the Mongolian and central Asian steppes are dry, get very cold in winter too, but not humid. They also never stay in one place. They migrate to warmer places, following the horses for greener pastures.

Yurts(actually called gers in mongolia) were developed for a nomadic lifestyle in a dry and windy environment. Doesn't suprise me that a ger that probably hasn't been moved in years vs the 4 times a year they are moved in mongolia is having mold issues. Also seems the canvas is cut differently from the traditional ger.

Think about the privacy you’ll need when your older and she is older. Adults need their own space and so do kids.

I lived four years in Panama City, Panama. We had a cement home with air conditioning and still there was mold. It is a fact of life in that climate. Best wishes to you and your little community. I admire your spirit.

I’ve stayed in a yurt many times in the mountains in the PNW…. They are super loud in the wind… LOUD!!!

Have you ever thought of a Monolithic house or air-crete house. They are natural disaster proof, bug/critter proof, fire proof, mold proof, etc. You have enough people to help you build it. You might check into these structures.

New here. I just love your vlog. I'm a 70yrs. Old retired factory worker. Put in over 40 years in. If I could do it over I would live your dream. So glad I found you.

I can’t get over how big Sadie is getting! I loved when Kaylee and Sadie were talking to each other so much that I had to rewind that part and watch it again.

I find yurts most enjoyable when they're on property with gardens and gathering areas outside. I strive to be a minimalist, but as a homesteader with three children, there's only so much downsizing we can do until the kids are grown and gone. I can't imagine stuffing our crew of five, plus two dogs and two cats, into a yurt these days. Serious "We Bought A Zoo" vibes. 😂 Love & Light from Mississippi. Y'all stay safe and keep taking care of each other. ✌🏼💚

Aw Sadie is such a cutie. And to be verbalizing to that extent at that age is a great thing.

mold in rainy areas. build a yurt for fun but you need a house with roofed porches to keep moisture off the living area. wrap around roofed porches give you lots of outdoor time even when it rains(Boquete)

Please review your time in the Yurt while Kaylie is talking to Sadie & she vocalizes while looking at her mom. Go to minute: 6:45 When she says “Hi”. Sadie actually spoke her first three words, “I love you.” I’m a retired private duty pediatric nurse of 44 years & “Yes” babies talk early when their family, especially parents speak clearly to them, even as infants. Congrats Mom & Dad. My two children, adults now, were vocalizing at 8 months and were very articulate toddlers. Early speech interactions makes for brilliant children. We’re Cajun from Louisiana & at least 5 times a day my inquisitive toddler would ask me questions saying, “Meh, why Mom?”

Love that you guys are knocking off different styles of living. On your property you have said countless times that you are on hill and its crazy windy and with that in mind have you ever thought of building your house into your land, digging half of it into the hillside and windowing the other side with that awesome view, keeping the roof of it as flat green space. Just an idea that would be fantastic. Love the videos from the day you bought the bus, will continue to watch.

I really love monolithic domes because of durability, longevity, sustainability, termite proof, wind gust proof, Fire proof, mostly earthquake and tornado resilient, no need for a roof and once the structure is up all your work is protected inside. And DomeGaia will come to wherever you are and will provide a workshop for training resulting in your first dome built with expert training crew. Check them out while you are considering materials for your place in Panama. Love and hugs from Midwife Nana Kelli in Florida

Hello! I have been watching yall since the early days & took a break from Social Media while cruising around the U.S. for 16 months. I lost track of you guys when u were having an issue with the name of your channel & came back right after your purchased your farm in Panama. It has been so cool catching back up with your journey & watching the family grow. I feel like I started watching young 20 somethings who are now adults raising your family. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow & succeed at your dreams. Thank you for sharing! You will not regret spending every moment with your child as they r such a blessing & their time as a baby goes by so quick! It seems like I blinked & my boys r 28 & 27 yrs old. I wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas & successful New Year 2022! Love you guys ! 🌲🍾🥰

I have to say, your channel is my favorite to watch! You guys are so loving cute and funny! ❤️ thank you bunches for being informative and fun! 🤗 Happy holidays to you and your family!🎄

My husband and I are living in a tiny house on wheels with our 1 month old newborn now while building our business! So many similarities between your life and ours ... makes it so fun to follow along on your journey! Stay well!

I love how you are so down to earth with your baby and the joy over her. Way to go!!

I love you guys so much 🙏❤️ I've been with you since you gave food to homeless people, it must have been in your first year on the road? Thanks for everything. Love and light from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️

Yay! It’s early morning in Arkansas and storming! Perfect way to wake up and get ready for work! Love you guys! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁✨

Excellent plan to try out different building styles. Thanks for bringing us along. Happy Christmas.

Thank you for the help, I was researching YURTS to get out of a moldy environment! And my X husband died Aug 2021 from MS caused by mold, because the MS was treated with a stem cell replacement, but the mold wasn't treated properly & continued to cause to damage until it killed him. If you are reading this please research disseminated mold disease, it is not just people with suppressed immune systems who are severely affected by mold, it may be the type of mold, the length of time exposed, the method of exposure, but it can kill a perfectly healthy immune system by causing MS, cancer, etc etc. You may have saved a life here. I'm already suffering from severe mold disease, I hope you removed your baby & family ASAP from any moldy drafts, walls, etc. I was friends with my X all of my adult life, it's a terrible needless way to lose someone you love so much. Much Love All

That high wind at your place in Panama might tear a Yurt up.

I bet a geodesic dome home would be amazing for Panama. It would really help deflect the winds, ease of building while still having the shape of the yurt❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸

There is a working farm in Shenandoah VA called Cair paravel Farm. They have a luxury yurt. It is 2 stories and legit luxury. Full kitchen with stainless steel, dishwasher. We stayed there two summers ago. it is beautiful! It has a separate bedroom and bathroom plus a loft bedroom. It will give you a different idea of yurt living!

Very educational! Glad to see you all having a great holiday together.

When my son was a little baby they had me feed him cereal and he began to sleep through the night. Just a thought 🙂

Loved watching the baby moments! I have 3 kids and the baby times were probably the hardest but the coolest/cutest. Just the most heartwarming thing I've watched all year probably. Thanks for sharing! And may God Bless and God protect you.

Saddie talked, and said alot! She said HI, and much more! I cracked up at Mom's laugh after their conversation!! Too cute!! Loved your Adventure Blog today. Never been to Vermont, it was fun to see the town even if closed down!! Thanks for the fun...🎁❤🎄🐾🎅👼🤶🧑‍🎄

I do understand why you don't want a Yurt, But there are different things that you can have in a Yurt, like A glass dome at the top of the roof that not only allows more light in but they can also open for ventilation, I have watched others that have built there own Yurt and the differences can be incredible. you can build a platform inside the yurt for something like seasonal clothes and tools, one couple also built a small bedroom cabin so they used the Yurt for eating, working, and relaxing in, just have a harder look into it before you dismiss the idea,

I love how yous talked about the organic thing. That has been on my mind a lot recently and really can't wait for that video. Love you all!!

Thank you for sharing your experiance with "organic" coffee.

The attitude and energy, personality, you both have is great. Trying to enjoy every moment and adventure in life is a great way to live.

💕Sadie melts my heart ❣️ It’s so much fun watching your beautiful little family💞. Much love from 🇨🇦

Loved Sadie try to talk to Mom!

Sadie is such a lucky little girl to have you two as parents. You both give her all of your attention when you talk to her. That is so wonderful! Her little eyes are just focused on your faces. She is already trying to make sounds. I think travel and different places is good for little ones, As long as at least one parent is present. I am exited to be on this adventure with you! ❤️

Beautiful family. Prayers and Blessings.

Oh gosh. I’m only 1/4 through video. You guys are so sweet. I’ll bet Sadie doesn’t care where she is at as long as you two are around. She is one lucky little girl.

This Altieri Coffee is excellent guys. Love having my coffee while watching the Nomads.

I'm so glad I found your channel. I think everything you guys are doing is just so cool. I wish I would of been more like the two of you when I was younger. I wish I could be adventurous enough to travel and just move out of the country to some beautiful place. I feel so stuck in life and where I am. Sadie is going to have such a wonderful life. I always feel so happy after watching . Thank you!

Many US organic small farmers cannot afford to have regulatory agencies certify them. It makes it difficult for both the farmers who have to compete with the certified farms as well as for consumers who try to live organically.

You guys make such a great team! And did you notice that Lola even seems to enjoy the nomadic lifestyle - she sits up in the car and watches out the window - that was cute to see - most dogs stand up but she was just sitting there like a person would sit :)

The sleep stuff really depends on whether she is going through a growth spurt or not...growing is hard and hungry work for a baby!❤️🌈 Sadie talking to Kaylee!! I love Woodstock, VT💚💜 My daughter lives just north of Woodstock, it is so fun visit there. Sad that so many establishments are hurting🙁😖 Perhaps a yurt would work as a guest house? Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋

Great video. All homes eventually get some mold growing either inside or outside. I wipe down our bathroom walls and ceiling a couple times a year with a wet rag and a spray bottle of Mold Armor. The mold wipes off easily. Mold or moss grows on the north sides of tree as well as on the aluminum siding of my home. Wiping it down with Mold Armor is done easily. There's really no such thing as a completely maintenance free home. If you really want to be proactive, you don't have to wait until you see mold, you can wipe things down several times a year or however long you determine works in your area.

So glad you did this video my grandkids are thinking of getting a yurt in Maine…Good to know the pros and cons. Shared 💚

You have a awesome family. You're truly blessed

Even in a house, you have to open a window occasionally. I moved into a rented flat where the previous tenant never opened the windows. That night, it was freezing. In the morning, there waterfalls coming down the windows. I had a dehumidifier running day and night for two years to get the place bone-dry.

What a thought provoking video. Especially regarding the USDA Organic certification. Would love to hear what you learn. You guys are great. Thank you.

Cool place!!! I know you guys will choose the right that’s best for your family in Panama. As far as the coffee they sell as being organic in alot of the U.S. I have always had a very good intuition about things and every time I try to buy organic ANYTHING It tells me I’m wasting my money because it’s not......I really think you will have no competition at all. Have a great day!! Happy Holidays and safe travels!!!!😊

It seems counterintuitive ecologically to be organic yet wrap every single veggie etc., in plastic. How is the chicken in Boom Boom chicken shipped?

I am enjoying seeing Sadie change and fill out. She looks healthy and happy. I love how Lola kisses Sadie. Stay healthy and happy. Have a Blessed Merry Christmas too!

We live in a geodesic dome in Volcan, Panama! Love it, but definitely learned some things in the process! 🥰 BUT, I agree, I'm looking forward to my permanent real house, made from concrete and metal. Domes are great Airbnb's, but have a few hiccups to work thru when living in full time. Especially in Panama. 😊

I've also been curious about yurts. Thanks for the insights.

I've heard yurts don't do well in high humid, wet, rainy, or windy climate areas so I'm not sure that would work in Panama.

Kids aren't like cement, they don't form and then never change. What you do may or may not influence her as long as you love her and each other and show respect for her she'll be her own person regardless of what you guys do.

Merry Christmas sending our love

That’s really interesting about the Organic Coffee. Keep us in the loop as you learn more :)

I just love your personality’s and blogs. I’m from the Berkshires and my kids live on Vt border so it brings back home to me in FL. Love you Panama place, your animals and love of them and your surroundings, keep up the great jobs!!

Sorry, we don't do cold, got over that decades ago. Its 71 degrees at 8 am with a high today of 82 sunny and a real beach day as were in West Palm Beach Fl. Haven't had to put shoes on in days as shoes are optional here

I think a modified earthship is the best option for building a house. They take care of you, it's not just walls. Merry Christmas!

Kaylee is amazing at expressing emotion. The way Saddie reacts is amazing. She’s already sooo aware. Marvellous job mum&dad !

I must say that I always fast forward through promo ads on every channel except yours. You know how to make things interesting so it doesn't feel like an ad. Thanks!

We've never experienced staying in a yurt but we would love to try it! Very interested in tiny home living 😍

It's been a minute since watching one of y'alls videos, you guys look great as a family. Congratulations on tour bundle of joy.

Happy Christmas and holiday season

Love how you guys Decided, Trying it first…scratching that Itch…Brilliant!!! Love from Calgary 🇨🇦

Consumption plastic plastic....

Have a Merry Christmas 🎄

Darn guys...I love you more with each video you post. You bring such genuine joy, happiness and love! If there are two people that are more compatible, I don't know where they are. You're going to be such great parents to Sadie and hopefully her future siblings. The only thing wrong with this video is it was too short.

My son put up my yurt in the mountains of Utah in three days. It was a sixteen foot Colorado brand yurt--200 square feet. It was our vacation home for 10 years! I loved it, but it was very difficult to heat and cool. I eventually built a small 980 square foot house. We discussed alternative modes; straw bale, adobe, rammed earth, but ended up with the standard materials. It has been the perfect little house. The yurt became the storage shed.

Just sold my house in Florida moving into the smoky mountains buying land, I’m either gonna put a yurt there, a 40 foot fifth wheel or build a small cabin. I really want to do the yurt but what worries me most is somebody can simply cut a hole and break. I have a lot of nice things!

Nice to see you guys again, my gosh the baby is getting big, they grow so quickly

The good thing with a baby bassinet you can hang it from the ceiling to keep them off the floor so they're warmer and easy rocking/swinging!

Loved you guys! I totally agree with you guys about the whole organic products. I get it, products has to have the label “USDA organic”, you know again it’s all about business at this point. You and I know we can grow and processed products organically without the label. I took a tour on an organic farm in California. They say if they don’t certify themselves as an organic farm then they can’t identify themselves as organic even though they are doing the same exact process. And they do pay a fee to have that label on their products.

We are very much an artisanal state, here in Vermont. My father runs a small woodwork shop, my mother knits and crochets, makes artisanal breads and baked goods. I paint. There is a very deep niche for hand made products here in the green mountain state.

A steel or aluminium trailer with sides that fold down to form a circular yurt platform is a cool idea. Ive seen a video of someone who has already made a 5m circular trailer yurt platform.

I've lived on the humid southeast coast of the US for 75 years . Yes, there is mold/mildew in abundance. Certain types of building materials seem to show it clearly but generally it is everywhere. Inside a house it seems to be more problematic. Not only is it unsightly but unhealthy when disturbed. Yet we eat or consume it daily as it lurks on most of our exposed food. Since you have several years of living in "alternative" housing, 2 nights in an American Yurt has certainly added to your experience. I love your curiosity. A fable to follow. When I started backpacking on the east coast, I made the wrong choices for a tent, bedding, clothing including boots, based on a lack of experience and knowledge. I used what the outfitter(I think he sold cars on his off days). recommended. That was expensive advice. My conclusion is that it is best to get on the trail where you plan to hike and during the seasons you plan to hike and ask in real time other very experienced hikers, your age , about equipment, clothing , shoes and food. If I wanted to live in a particular part of Panama:coastal, mountains ,foothills, I WOULD OBSERVE THE SURROUNDINGS AND TALK TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED THERE MANY YEARS. PEOPLE IN VERMONT can get you started in coffee, cheese and maple syrup. They don't know a darn thing about Panama. Neither would you ask a Mongolian or a Turk about the best type of house for Panama. Good luck. Someone else commented that all yurts are not equal. A SIDE STORY: please indulge me. A friend close to my age wanted to sell his inland family house and 70 acres to a developer. He loved the coast of NC and had spent many vacations there. He wanted to take his profits and move to the coast. I laughed to myself inside. On his last visit to the coast a serious hurricane hit the island where he was staying. This fella, was a paratrooper in Viet Nam as well as a police officer; a tough guy. He said he had never been so scared while the hurricane tore up the vacation island. After selling the property he now lives 4 miles from the house he sold to the developer. Do your proper research.

Ya'll should build an earthship to live in! We're in the same boat as you guys. Living in small spaces, trying to figure out what is best for us up here in NE Washington. Leaning towards cordwood, cob, earthbag, earthen floors, repurposed windows and being able to use glass bottles for ambient lighting. You guys continue to motivate and inspire. It's a joy to watch you both being parents to baby Sadie. Look forward to seeing you guys back in Panama. Merry Christmas beautiful youtube family. Stay cozy and full of love loves. 💙❄☃🎄💖

Sadie's cooing is so adorable! She is getting so big already! Just love how Kaylee talks and sings to her. Kaylee, you have such a beautiful voice. I wish I could live like you guys do, I am so envyous. Merry Christmas to your little family.

I love Vermont in Christmas too. 20 years ago we spent our 10th anniversary

@2:40 oh my goodness, bubbah is the most natural word to come out of my mouth with my son and granddaughter. I Love that name!

I almost had a chance to stay in a Yurt before, but it was all book unfortunately. It did looked cool cause it was inside a campground where you can see the lake and walking distance to anything. Hope you 3 have a merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas! ❄🎅🤶❄⛄🎁❄🎄

You work so hard. Really impressed with how much you put into your dreams and Ytube channel. Appreciate you guys.

Thats the 1st thing that I thought of was high humidity and the mold would no be no way an option in Panama. However in Ca. yurts are awesome alternative to the high prices of the housing market here, easy to put up and easy to move if necassary. Looks like be such a fun option for an ARBB weekend (cozy/romantic!) You guys have fun whatever the adventure or circumstances may be. I'm sure Saddie is learning those beautiful traits by your examples. Its going be one of the many great gifts you'll give her as she's growing up. Wishing you good health, love and prayers of abundance joy in this Christmas season! 💚❤🎄

enjoy your winter on the east coast!! WE have 3ft of snow at lake tahoe, NV!!!

Fun fact: a lot of coffee farmers cannot afford USDA organic certification, or don’t want to use the money on a certification when it could be used to pay laborers/improve farms/etc. However, most specialty grade coffee is organic simply because the farms can’t afford to spray pesticides on their plants. Caffeine is also a natural pest repellent, so there’s less of a need to spray coffee plants with pesticides! Source: I’m a career barista with a fascination for coffee sourcing.

If you take the time to learn how to properly use a woodstove you can get them to burn thru the night. Most people I have watched here on you tube are very novice at it and try putting very minimal wood intot he stove. The idea is to have a bank of coals so you really need to fill it up with wood and when burning good and hot then close the flue half way or 2/3 so that it keeps burning for hours and hours. Take the time to learn how a woodstove works and you will be surprised at the duration and heat you can get from them. Great video keep em coming!

My sister has a yurt next to her cabin in WA. It's only a bedroom with a coffee maker and micro fridge. I never thought to look for mold, but I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you for the warning.

Imagine the sound of the wind hitting the canvas siding

So Cute and Happy. Good for you. Love watching your vibe.

My baby is 10 months old and at most she sleeps for 5 hours. And I feel soooo good when she does! It’s amazing how energized I can feel with 5 hours of sleep after being sleep deprived for months lolol. Sadie is so cute! I love seeing all my favorite RU-vidrs with babies 🥰

What an adorable family! Just found your very cool channel, so now I shall binge watch all your videos!!

Jordan & Kaylee, I'm not sure where to provide feedback on the coffee sample, so I guess it goes here. First, thanks for organizing this. It was enjoyable and eye opening. Each sample is good, but there are are differences. The washed and sun dried natural are quite similar and familiar, but I felt the sun dried had a bit more flavor and was more balanced, which I prefer. The fermented is like no other coffee I have tasted. I would liken it to mixing some kombucha in my coffee. It's interesting, perhaps more for a niche market, or at least an acquired taste. Overall, I prefer sun dried natural, which goes fantastic with tiramisu, btw. Thanks again for putting this together and taking us along on all your journeys. Happy Holidays!!

I love these videos! Seeing different styles of homes is super fun! And ya gotta love Sadie and Lola 💖

I literally think you guys are so fun. It’s like I just want to hang out with you. So many interests and irons in the fire. Your nit just hanging out trying to make money off your kids. You guys are awesome

What a gorgeous yurt! Looks so cozy.