I related a lot to what you said about loneliness and the importance of maintaining relationships. As a truck driver, that has been especially difficult and I think of it as a type of psychological inertia. You get so used to being alone that it becomes much more difficult to pursue relationships. That, and the very long hours and very limited time away from the truck are just prohibitive. On a more positive note, I also really appreciated your suggestions about being out in a wide open space alone. There was a great episode of Hidden Brain on NPR where they discussed the concept of awe, and I think that's what you were tapping into. When I'm home in Chicago, I love taking my cold plunges alone in Lake Michigan, and experiencing the wonder as I look out over the endless expanse of the lake. It fills me with this beautiful feeling that really has been healing for me. Love to you and the boys!! ❤❤
Thank you for sharing part of your story and experiences. I really enjoyed reading this and connecting here. Oh! I’ll have to look for this episode, sounds like I’d enjoy it. Ahh that sounds magical, we are one and the same there. ❤️ All the love and hugs to you!
Nikki, thank you for being you and sharing these adorable dogs with us. My soul dogs been gone almost a year now. Life without dog makes no sense to me. Seeing their sweet faces does so much for me. Your endless positivity, the way you live and experience life, and your nomadic nature are so inspiring to me. Much love to y’all
Dogs are the very best friends. I just lost my Bella (who looked a lot like Camper) I had her for nine yrs. After 5 days, I went to the shelter and someone was bringing a sweet pretty lab mix back. This dog laid on my feet and licked my leg. My search was over. He never made it back to the lockup. My most wonderful day after 5 awful days. I am so blessed. I love watching you Nikki. good luck always
That was awesome!! A place we're really wanting to visit now. That is so cool Nikki, that you've discovered this, work in progress, and each time you visit you can see and record the progress. It is beautiful!
This was a beautiful video! Happy for you that Justin was there to spend time with you and the boys ❤. Bubbling Wells is amazing … there’s just something about the southwest area that is indescribably beautiful, serene and spiritual 🤩. Reminded me so much of Tucson 🥰 Have a wonderful time and stay safe and give Camper and Rodney a big hug from me ❤️🙏🏼🐕🐕❤️❤️❤️. Love from Canada 🇨🇦❤️
I would like to thank you for your videos. It's very nice to see your adventures with your wonderful puppies. Now a days there is so much division and hostility in this country, not to mention so much negativity . The world needs more people like you. Your kindness and honesty comes through loud and clear. Keep bringing smiles and positivity to a much needed country... my wife and I are thankful we found your channel...
Good luck to you Nikki. You've been solo for so long that a relationship will be new and exciting but also full of landmines. Take care and protect your heart.
There are so many productive things to do in life and be proud of rather than getting a response for a comment! No disrespect to Nikki but you losers should go get a life!
Great video I love how Camper and Rodney got so excited to see Justin. So happy for you both. Wishing you all the best. Love and Happiness always. ❤️ 😊
When I lived in Desert Hot Springs in 2010, I met a guy who lived in this place. His aunt owned it at the time and I used to go there and use the hot tub as well as swim in that large natural pool…. that place was so awesome. I heard they sold the place a few years ago and it was such a trip to watch your video and see what’s happened to the place which is now called bubbling wells ranch.
Im so pleased you got to spend time with Justin, you really do make a lovely couple. Camper and Rodney love him so much what a welcome he got. That house was incredible the sheer determination that man had to do all that design and work himself, amazing. Hope you made some great memories with Justin off camera x
It makes me happy to see you put your night and time together ahead of content, like signing off at the oasis as soon as you guys got comfortable, after all your time together is YOUR guys time together
Nikki there is a mail service for full timers called My RV Mail they are in Florida. They receive your mail and packages, enter them into your digital mailbox and they will package and ship your stuff wherever you are upon your request.
You two are great together!! Just read something recently : Love is not a feeling (though we certainly feel love), it’s an action. Best of luck to you both 💕
Bubbling Wells is now on our travel list. The main estate is artistically stunning. Glad to see you've been able to create a nice balance in your life. Cheers to you both.
Oh Nikki, I love that place you toured. The gentleman who created all that art inside that house, must have been an amazing human being. I love the ocean, but that whole vibe is where my heart is. My native spirit was jumping up and down! You all make a nice family… Just saying ♥️
Ahhh, great job on this - it's now one of my very favorite videos! I was dying to know how it was going with Justin, he's such a cool guy and you two seem totally made for each other. Thank you for the update! Loved every minute of this video.
I just have to say where I saw you were at at the beginning in the desert. It just made me cry. I love that so much. I’m living vicariously through you right now. I grew up in the desert now I’m on the West Coast, but I’m gonna get back to the desert very soon it’s where my heart isyourself and thank you for the time and energy you put in your channel
I think that’s really great that you were able to find someone you can split up your time together with where you stay with home, and he travels with you. I think that can keep things between you interesting, and exciting. Plus you guys can value the time you have with each other so much more.
I’m a few weeks behind but this is one of my favorite episode (and I’ve watched you for years)! Loved your vibe, the location, all of it! The funny part is the mom in me was yelling, “I hope you have lots of sunscreen on! And where’s your hat and sunglasses?!”hahaha ❤
I love that Joshua Tree grocery store! U guys are so adorable, if u find a good man that's honest, committed and fun, I hope u can make it work because men like that are rare!!
I just thought of it last fall, you might have thought of it sooner because you live in your vehicles, but Swiffer dusters work really well for cleaning dashboards and stuff in cars. It’s a vast improvement in no time at all!
That is a good way to test a relationship living with your boyfriend in a van with 2 dogs for a week. The sponsor AD was so cute with the dogs. I like when you make them talk. I have made my dogs talk after seeing you do it.
I think it's great that you have a companion and you're willing to share how it is affecting your touring life. And then you are still able to be a youtuber with the same basic content. Good for you!
I am sure you haven't heard this before 😃, but I just love your dogs. Can't get enough of Camper's story. And Rodney, such a precious loving baby. Enjoyed your video
its good to see your face light up when you see your man, shows lotta love, so happy for ya keep the vids coming. seems like an honest guy, best of luck to you 2.
I just came to your video from watching Maddie Taylor's videos and here she is in your throwback to meeting other campers. That's so cool that you got meet up.
Looks like Southern Arizona, it's so very beautiful, a great tour of an awesome property. I lived in Northern AZ for 19 years (Flagstaff, AZ). Thanks for your RU-vid channel, always enjoyable. Your dogs are great too. Nice for us all to meet Justin.
I was at Bubbling Wells about 10 years ago. I was invited to a party there. So magical! I have to make a plan to go see it again. Jets in the tubs?! Can't wait. You two are super sweet together by the way. I love the way he is with Rodney and Camper. ♥
The shared understanding, trust, and respect you guys have for each other is amazing. It's never a good idea to ask someone you love to stop doing what they love (unless it causes harm, of course!). The place you guys visited is so beautiful! Love the doggo-friendly aspect!
Hi Nikki, I love to see how your dogs love Justin and watch the good vibes between you and Justin. You are both glowing. I am so happy for you both. 😊😊 love from Italy❤🎉
Hi Nikki! I've been following you for a while and you’re truly inspirational! I know how challenging it is to find someone who matches your lifestyle. I'm an expat in Thailand and have had the same issue for years, so I can’t imagine how hard it can be while full-time traveling and working in a van. Justin seems like a good match, and I’m happy for you guys! Can’t wait for your next adventures. ❤
Still loving your videos! Travel nurse here & you inspire the hell out of me. I have to know how you get those incredible aerial shots? Is it a drone and what brand do you use? Is it simple? Would you link it in your amazon store / video descriptions please and thank you. HAPPY TRAILS >3
Great scenery at Bubbling Wells Ranch. I suspect he gets a bunch of bookings after this episode. Hopefully Justin and yourself can continue to strike a balance in your relationship where it works for both of you. A joint venture campground may be in the future for you two?Does Sarah get the Sprinter if that happens, 🤣?
Are you not different than you were 10 years ago? She’s growing and expanding as we all do over time and as we age, and with over 800,000 subscribers I don’t think what you think really matters.
What a fun place! Fantastic art and such cool history! Can’t wait to visit there someday! Glad you have someone in your life to keep you company, besides just the dogs, which are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing such a cool place!
Paul Gary is my uncle :) I was there while he and his partner Theresa were adding to the art and building out! We thought it was beautiful then and it is still beautiful. Happy the new property owners have maintained the art.
I don't care about her life outside the home. I don't care about her van, four-wheel drive or what she feeds the dogs. All attention is paid to her personal life and her personal happiness.
Oh you van people need to learn to live in a lil more cleaner van, or car…yall live a lil nasty…I have ocd and I just couldn’t live in filth or half filth
Love all your videos, even more when the oh so cute Sarah is along, but this one was so interesting. What an incredible place! Every bit of it was beyond unique. Thanks for the wonderful tour. .
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Awesome stuff. To this day for me being out in the middle of the ocean when it’s pitch black at night is the greatest humbling experience to make you realize how tiny you are in the grand scheme of things. It makes you reflect on how much wasted energy people put into their daily lives with meaningless things.
I feel for the dogs! They have to vacate their van spots (seats, bed zones, sofa) when Justin visits. Even if they love him, I bet they secretly think "this mustn't go on for ever..... buy us our own van mama!'😊😊😊😊😊😊
Years ago, I went to some Indian Reservation in Palm Springs with Palms like what you are walking around. I was blown away. I have never seen anything like them since. It's definitely a unique environment.
Hahahahaha....I love when camper does his Computer work......Debt from Eau de Skunk ehhhhhh Camp????? But I love your Entrepreneurial Spirit Bud. Rodney is the Master of Paperwork he did Debt figures pretty fast!!!!!!!! HE did it so fast he almost took a digger!!! While Camper has that Elder statesman Voice I love that Rodney has that NY/Bronx tough little hustler sound!!!!!! Ya know what Um Sayinnnnn' Mahhhhhhhh?????