Living in a van in California

Names are Tia & Cheveyo
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[ian_forbes]

Tia, you’re the sweetest for doing the Tia for Scale despite your anxiety but don’t ever feel like doing so is more important than your stress levels. First and foremost, we’re here to share in the joy you and Cheveyo have in exploring the world. (Though Tia for Scale is my favorite…right next to finding Big Things and Cheveyo’s sigh whenever you’re able to sneak one into the itinerary). 😃

[mattater]

Yes, this should please all those people complaining earlier about the beauty of the USA. Nice video!

[Infernus]

You guys seriously deserve so many more subscribers with all the effort you guys put into these videos. Love the positive vibes and shots throughout. These videos always lift my spirits

[bobgroves]

Wow! Watching Tia's heart-rate skyrocket in crowds
independently validated her expressions of anxiety.
It's not that I didn't believe her.
It just shows that she has no control over the phenomenon.
Big Hugs to you, Tia! [Look after her, Cheveyo].

[TheChroniclesOfNada]

That drone shot after the mug of wine moment :) looks amazing! It doesn’t even look real. It almost looks entirely CGI:) Captures the “idyllic” scene perfectly. And the “green” and the “lush”. :) I like how Tia is still inside the van, cause it feels like the drone shot is almost just another perspective of that previous moment. But also because it ends up feeling less posed for. Like if u Tia were just standing beside Cheveyo outside the van. Feels like the drone is actually just capturing a moment rather than creating it :) Looks really cool. The way Cheveyo is smiling as the drone is pulling away is kinda funny too because it looks almost like he knows what that shot is capturing and is getting a kick out of it lol. The whole way that whole scene plays out is super engaging. From the moment Tia is backing up the van, the playful moment at the window, the bottle of wine purchase fail, or not fail as Cheveyo contends, the mug of cheap wine moment, plus talking about how amazing of a view it is, and then ending that scene with SHOWING it. Very cool sequence :) Tia you should make that drone shot one of the giveaway postcards. And please save me one :)

[martinjessen]

From two Danes, who loves to travel the US. Please do more ordinary grocery shopping in your videos. We love it!
It’s one of our favourite things to do when we travel and it brings back so many memories 😍

[activityenthusiasts]

I laughed throughout this whole video! Can tell you guys are enjoying yourselves with this adventure.

Also really loving the music choices throughout - 5 ⭐️ editing once again!

[kadegray]

Tia, I too have the same anxiety. I bought an apple watch about a year ago and it tells me the same when i'm standing in a queue, 120 to 140 bpm. I've become so accustomed to being anxious that it is normal life to me. And it has been good to have my watch tell me when it's happening, because it is helping me learn exactly when and what causes anxiety spikes. Something I don't think people realise is that it is not a conscious anxiety, its a fight or flight response. You're not thinking about something consciously that produces the anxiety.

[HaMMatthews]

If you're doing the Blue Mountains on your Australian return trip, you should definitely check out Newnes Tunnel for a nice walk and the glowworm tunnel (though you'll need to do some light off-roading to get to the track entrance). Jenolan caves are also beautiful!

[andreabrown]

MIca, as others have said before me. My hometown in Montana has streams and soil full of that too. Vermiculite is cool stuff, unfortunately the mine in Libby pulled out the bad kind with asbestos fibers in it and now many of us have asbestos related diseases. But you are seeing the beautiful safe kind, adding sparkle to an already beautiful place.

[anie]

Loved the scenery in this episode! Thank you 😊 and thank you Tia for normalising anxiety x

[jenniferbocach]

Love your vanlife series so far! I am keeping my fingers crossed that you guys get a van for your Australian return adventure!!

[ICrazyGreggy]

I think I just about ruptured something when I saw Tia's "Gold". Sorry sweet lady but that was floaty and, therefore, Mica chips. Not even "fools gold". Not saying gold wasn't in that there stream but it would be much lower down in the sand as it is heavy. Real gold of the episode was that beautiful scenery you were immersed in. Really nice.

[debrap]

Having lived in Northern California for many years, now back in Australia, the scenery felt like home to me. So beautiful, the lush green, the trees, the waterways. That will always feel like home to me. Have a lovely trip, lovely guys 😊

[modfus]

Anxiety can be really debilitating. Cheveyo is so understanding and supportive. The thing is Tia, people likely only notice you because you are pretty 😊...so that's not so bad.

[ruby]

Love the tree. Nature is amazing . Hope you got the gold Love from Australia. ❤❤

[CmdrSlyRaccoon]

I am from Australia and you have inspired me to travel for a few months when i get my long service leave around Australia

[daveamies]

So after watching this video it's easier for me to understand why people say Australia reminds them of California, there were quite a few scenes there where if I didn't know better I could be convinced you were in Australia. It's great I've never seen this side of the USA before so thank you both.
Fun fact when I was young some states in Australia had double yellow lines in the middle of the road, not any more (cost cutting, I guess when you have enough km of road the difference in price between white and yellow paint makes a difference)

[freebirds]

Suggestion for australia return. You said finish lap which to me would mean mainly northern west australia. Suggesting sydney, blue mountains, dubbo, into queensland and then via mount isa to broome. Youd see more of the bush and not have to retrace much. Just an idea if you got plenty time. Otherwise i suggest you also fly to tasmania and check it out.... tasmania is awesome

[DarkRaincloud]

Beautiful 🌲 trees & lakeside camping spot :)
Love following your journey. Thank you both for your awesomeness & the joy you bring xx