A Cold Winter's Night - With my Favorite Soup - Living The Van Life

A cold winter's night while living in a van - It was a rare clear sky night in the Pacific Northwest and the temperatures got down into the teens - well into subfreezing conditions - which always makes for a fun #vanlife adventure.

Nongshim sponsored this episode of Living The Van Life and I cook a wonderfully hearty Korean dish known as Budae Jjigae - also known as Korean Army Base Stew. I cooked this meal in an 8" Dutch Oven over a campfire for true Living The Van Life authenticity.

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[monsterboymom]

I am living my dream, sitting in the dark, watching your videos, vicariously through YOU! Couldnt ever do that myself due to unforeseen circumstances. Thanks for giving this experience to all of us!

[stephenhockley]

I don't think I've ever seen such a good advert for instant noodles. They spent their marketing budget damn well!

[sumantaghosh]

Dear Chad,
After a day long struggle with harsh reality of life, your videos are perfect bed time fairy tale for a grown-up like me. Thanks for these. If ever I get a chance in life I would like to go camping with you in those silent snow capped mountains bro. God bless you with great health and peace of mind ..
Love.

[shivudaykala]

Your videos are an inspiration. For a life that is desired but not lived by us. Keep posting. Cheers!!

[jamessirice]

Hey Chad, this looks like the life every guy dreams about at least some point in their life. Your adventures inspire me to explore...thanks again.

[nikolasandrewdesign]

Chad, I think that this might be your best intro sequence ever... was trying to explain to my wife just how much work goes into collecting all that footage and then all the editing that comes after. Great effort and greatly appreciated you are definitely a workaholic! We are currently building an off-road camper here in New Zealand and we have ordered his-n-hers matching LTVL t-shirts for our first trip (tho it'll be a while away yet). Keep well and thanks for your commitment to your art!

[휘동이-cr]

I'm so glad to see you eating Korean army stew. We call 부대찌개 in Korean.
You would need some rice because it's little salty. :)
I've been a depressive mode these days due to Corona19 prevailing in our country.
However, your videos make me relaxing and feeling good. Thank you so much!

[Canuckbelgo]

This is soooo relaxing looking at the fire and hearing the wood crackle.

[karinelaperlier]

Love the quality of the video. The sounds are very clear. It’s magic ti my ears! Thank you

[broknsword]

The pictures of the night sky are phenomenal! Damn!
No chipping away some road blocks. But the yummy meal is still well deserved. It mean the camera work behind the scenes is unreal!

[Mrpete]

That pic of the van with the stars in the background would make an awesomes xmas card

[matteom]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the cinematics...

[generations]

Grandma Iris here. I will name my van/home Chad. Because Chad makes my mind free and my heart happy. May God bless you 🙏💕

[Dnaesq]

Nothing would cheer me up more during all this madness than a new LTVL video. Hope u and ur family are healthy and doing well, Chad.

[jessicaarverne]

A nice piece of history accompanied the K Army Stew. Beautiful music and scenery. I liked this video, really peaceful relaxing. Thank you.

[OfficerLarryNMSE]

I sure am glad that your van is going again, that Uhaul looked like you were camping in a walk in freezer...

[edoardovideo]

I'm saving this episode for the weekend, while sipping some whisky

[white_orange]

Between the scenery, the videography, the cooking, and the adventures, it's hard to decide what I like most.

[angelapietras]

Think I have watched this video about four times, over a period of time love it.

[DanafoxyVixen]

I love the fact this is filmed in 24fps. it really lends a dreamy feel to the video