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Tag: van dwelling
VIDEO: GGC – 54 – Van Life: Day 634 ended VERY differently than usual
A day in the life of a couple who lives full time in a van. Except that after nearly two years of van life, this day ended VERY differently than normal. Hard work and sacrifice pays off. Music Copyright Information: “Call to the Cows” section of the “William Tell Overture”. This work is in the…
VIDEO: GGC – 51 – Don't Let Anyone Else's Doubts Hold You Back
We picked up a hitchhiker in the Yukon Territory of Northern Canada. During our 4 hour drive, he shared his inspirational story and taught us the importance of following our own dreams and not letting anyone else’s doubts hold us back.
VIDEO: GGC – 48 – The Pomelo: What Is It and How Do You Eat It?
You may have noticed the HUGE grapefruit looking new additions to your local produce section. If you’ve wondered what they were or how to eat them, this video is for you! Today, we crack open a pomelo and give our best argument for why YOU should too!
VIDEO: GGC – 46 – DIY Winter Camper Van Mod: The Kitchen Sink
For our second winter living full time in our camper van, Paula wanted to be able to use the kitchen sink like normal, even though our plumbing is winterized. She’s so demanding. Here’s the solution that we came up with. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
VIDEO: GGC – 45 – Pizza Delivery to a Walmart Parking Lot
After a long week, we were too tire to cook. Solution? Let’s find out if we can convince a pizza shop to deliver to the Walmart parking lot! Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
VIDEO: GGC – 44 – Van Life Below Zero + New Year's Resolutions
A show and tell of our frozen home during the winter months. Plus, new for 2016… Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
VIDEO: GGC – 43 – Happy New Year! S'mores Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels
It’s New Year’s Eve and we’re going to be celebrating with some friends for the night. Before heading over though, we have to make some snacks and treats! The original S’mores Pinwheels recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRsxTten3SI
VIDEO: GGC – 42 – Winterizing our Campervan Plumbing for Use during a Canadian Winter
It looks like we’re finally returning to our typically cold winter temperatures, so we decided to take the opportunity to explain how we prepare our camper van plumbing for use during the winter months in Canada. We also give an explanation of how our plumbing system is designed to work during the warmer months.
VIDEO: GGC – 39 – How Much Does It Cost To Travel In A Camper Van?
A lot of you have asked how much our Eastern Canada Road Trip cost us, so we decided to go over our receipts and give you a full break down of all of our expenses. All prices are in Canadian Dollars.
VIDEO: GGC – 38 – Back in Ontario! Quick Update from a Walmart Parking Lot
We’re back in Ontario, after posting our final installment from our Eastern Canada Road Trip. Just a quick update while making dinner in a Walmart parking lot.
VIDEO: GGC – 37 – The Hopewell Rocks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Highest Tides in the World
The final installment of our Eastern Canada Road Trip. After crossing the Confederation Bridge from PEI to New Brunswick, we checked out the World’s Largest Lobster, saw a 23 year newer version of our camper van, and explored the Hopewell Rocks in the home of the highest tides on Earth, the Bay of Fundy.
VIDEO: GGC – 36 – The 12.9km Confederation Bridge from PEI to New Brunswick
Part 32 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After only a few days on Prince Edward Island, it was unfortunately, already time to leave. But rather than take the ferry back to Nova Scotia, we decided to take the 12.9 km (8 mile) Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick.
VIDEO: GGC – 35 – The Singing Sands of Basin Head Beach, Prince Edward Island
Part 31 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After a late night of celebrating Canada Day, our Vanniversary, and our conquering of Canada, we recovered by walking around Charlottetown and then visiting the Singing Sands of Basin Head Beach.
VIDEO: GGC – 34 – One Full Year In Our Van and Everything Just Keeps Working Out
Part 30 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We took the ferry to Prince Edward Island, and in so doing, entered our 10th and final province. We moved into our van full time on July 1st 2014, and as of July 1st 2015, we’ve visited every province, every territory, and all…
VIDEO: GGC – 30 – Cape Spear: First Sunrise in North America and WWII Gun Battery
Part 26 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After spending the night at the St. John’s Walmart, we drove to Cape Spear, the most Easterly point in North America, to enjoy the sun rise. While there, we also checked out the historic lighthouses and World War II gun battery.
VIDEO: GGC – 28 – Van Tour: Photographer lives with his dog in DIY camper van
Part 24 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We hooked up with Mark, a traveling photographer who we originally met a few months earlier, at a Walmart Parking lot in Ottawa, Ontario. He was nice enough to give us a tour of his self-converted stealth camper van.
VIDEO: GGC – 24 – Van Kitchen: Trying Indian Food from the Discount Bin ($2.50)
Part 20 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After visiting L’Anse aux Meadows, on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, we returned to the van to warm up and make some lunch. We decided to try some Sweet Potato and Pea Curry that we picked up a few days earlier… from the…
VIDEO: GGC – 23 – Quick Update / New Schedule / What would you like to see next?
Just a quick update in between Road Trip videos. We’ll be doing our best to post videos every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, so be sure to check back on those days for updates. Plus, what would you like to see next, after our road trip videos are done? Any burning questions that you’ve had? Been…
VIDEO: GGC – 22d – Viking Reputations and Hygiene
Now on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, we visited L’Anse aux Meadows, the 1000 year old Viking encampment and site of the first European contact with North America. A Viking reenacter discusses the reputations and hygiene of Vikings. There are 3 other videos in this series – be sure to check them out as well.
VIDEO: GGC – 22c – Viking Shields
Now on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, we visited L’Anse aux Meadows, the 1000 year old Viking encampment and site of the first European contact with North America. A Viking reenacter discusses the colour and use of a Viking shield. There are 3 other videos in this series – be sure to check them out…
VIDEO: GGC – 22b – Life Lessons from a Viking Blacksmith
Now on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, we visited L’Anse aux Meadows, the 1000 year old Viking encampment and site of the first European contact with North America. A Viking reenacter forges an iron naile while teaching a 9 year old some important life lessons. There are 3 other videos in this series – be…
VIDEO: GGC – 22a – Viking Encampment in Canada – L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Part 19 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. Now on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, we visited L’Anse aux Meadows, the 1000 year old Viking encampment and site of the first European contact with North America. Photos at the end. There are 3 other videos in this series – be sure…
VIDEO: GGC – 21 – We made it off the Newfoundland ferry and cleaned the van
Part 18 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. Our makeshift bailing-wire brake fix lasted long enough for us to make it off the Newfoundland ferry. Once on the island, we gave the van a MUCH needed cleaning to get rid of all the dust! Plus, our first impression of the people…
VIDEO: GGC – 20 – Our minor break-down right before the Newfoundland ferry
Part 17 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. The 600 kilometers of rough gravel road through the wilderness of Labrador finally took its toll. Right before reaching the Newfoundland ferry, our van broke-down on the side of the road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
VIDEO: GGC – 19 – Labrador Coastal Drive: 600km of gravel to the Atlantic Ocean
Part 16 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. Over 600 kilometers of rough, remote, and gorgeous gravel road through the wilderness of Labrador, from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, all the way to the Atlantic Ocean! We even saw our very first iceberg ever! Plus, some nature photographs at the end.
VIDEO: GGC – 18 – We finally found a satelite phone in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Part 15 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After stopping in Labrador City and Churchill Falls, our luck finally changed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, where we found one of the satellite phones that the province provides free of charge for use along the highway.
VIDEO: GGC – 17 – Churchill Falls on the Trans-Labrador Highway
Part 14 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After a rainy start down the Trans-Labrador highway, the weather finally improved and we got a chance to explore Churchill River and the small northern community of Churchill Falls. Still no luck finding one of the satellite phones that the province provides free…
VIDEO: GGC – 16 – A rainy start to the Trans-Labrador Highway
Part 13 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After a night in Labrador City, we woke up bright and early to get started on the ~1200km Trans-Labrador Highway. The day started out with grey skies and rain, but we made the best of it.