Abandoned Cabin in the Woods & Life Update

Seriously how has Hollywood not scooped you up? You provide enchanted, magical, content. You are so talented and amazing and no matter where the road takes you, you will always have an audience.

The roots matter most when there's a storm

After traveling solo around the world for a year, I came back expressly for the same reasons: a need for stability and socializing. It's been 6 months now and I need adventure again. Moral of the story is that we work on a system of craving and reward, and embracing it gives us the balance between order and disorder. Keep up the great videos Christian.

You will not find what you're looking for, it will find you! Safe travels and happy holidays 😀

Whew, Christian! This one was packed full - full of all of the things that make life life. Dreams, possibilities, indecisions, beloved ancestors, family history, personal exploration... The good news is that there are no mistakes, just choosing one option over another. I really love that you allow us to follow along on your life journey. Thank you.

Hey Christian! Let me briefly share my experience, because I’ve been in a similar situation. I was really tired living in my van. Not tired of it, mind you, just tired of having to do all the things you listed so accurately by myself. I was craving stability and not to have to look at Google maps for a while! My partner and I were able to buy a home in the White Mountains of NH, a place I love. But turns out, I had the hardest time adjusting to being in one place. I know that I needed it when we looked for the home and bought it. And I’m still very grateful to have all my stuff in one place. But I terribly miss traveling. So I ordered a truck camper. Same as you, I want to be able to be more remote and off road and even though I had a AWD Ford Transit van the clearance and tires just weren’t enough for what I dream about. Now, I’m lucky to be able to do both: travel when I get fernweh and go home when I have enough. I’ve been thinking how it would be cool for you to purchase a home with nomadic friends and share it. But I know there’s a lot that can go wrong with that setup. I applaud you for being smart and not as impulsive as me. The 2-month house sit sounds perfect to give you time to reflect and notice how you feel. Merry Christmas!

You are a fabulous storyteller! Your adventures are intriguing and captivating. I have been to many of the places you mentioned: Yosemite, CanyonLands and Big Sur. Big Sur was rather interesting since I was hitching way, way back then when I was 18. Carefree and anxious to do something on my own. From there, went to meet my grandmother in Las Vegas for the first time. She had lived there for many years and she was so surprised to meet me. Shocked to hear the knock on her mobile home door at 6:30AM. I’ll never forget those 3 days I spent with her talking about her son (my Dad) and playing cribbage. She was so beautiful with her blond hair and easy communication. In the end, she drove me to the outskirts of town in her cherished pick up truck and dropped me so I could resume my hitchhiking journey back to Connecticut. I was going to be a sophomore in college. And to circle back to Big Sur, I went back after all these years about 5 years ago remembering the places I had stopped when I was 18. Each look out was so beautiful. I love the sea. I look forward to hearing more about your travels. Darrell

How amazing would it be to have Christian travel through Europe or Asia....the world is beautiful and full of great places

I'm so grateful you share the evolution of not only your life but your thoughts. I can relate on chasing that itch you can't quite satisfy because at the end of the day, the most ideal situation is the opportunity to do it all as your desires naturally evolve in one long cyclical pattern. I want to live in the mountains but I need my family accessible. I want NO ONE around (70%) until I want someone around. (30%). I want to thru hike, work in my wood shop, build an off-grid home and practice permaculture, get better at the mandolin, read by the fire, swim in an ice cold lake, travel over seas and live out of a backpack, etc. It's tough because all things worth doing require time, focus, and money. I hope you find your "cake" and get to "eat it" too. Good luck on your journey and I'm cheering you on! ♥💪🏼🤘🏻

I feel like you could go grocery shopping at a Walmart in Cleveland, and somehow come up with beautiful footage, interesting topics, and a great story to tell. Hope you continue to produce some content no matter what direction you decide to go.

Good lord Christian… what vision you have. You can tell a story through your camera like no one else. Such a joy to travel with you… I’m still working on the BBC on your behalf. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, wherever you are this weekend…

Another excellent video, thanks for sharing. I also love the Ozarks, as I went to HS and college in SW MO, got married down on Tablerock Lake, honeymooned in Eureka Springs, and later lived near Jonesboro in Blytheville. It is certainly less expensive than the west coast. I think you made the right decision staying out west for now, and continuing living your current lifestyle. We did really love the area N of Jonesboro near Hardy, but can't imagine living the rest of my life there. Finally, 64 acres is worth much more that $200K, even in the Ozarks.

A magical tour. How awesome to go back and see what was begun. Grandpa was a good influence in your life. At 70, moving to Texas from Maine, I have really been thinking of the time and treasures, that mean more to me today than then. Life flew. Keep spreading your wings and fly ❤

There is a deep contentment and sadness in all of us. Every day is a journey where we feel the full effects of each and positively influence our inner thoughts as best we can. We wrap ourselves in nature, music, family, friends and most importantly- ourselves. Thank you for showcasing all of this in your stories.

You are an amazing storyteller

Thanks, Christian, for showing some of your roots and heritage - nice to see you talking happily about your grandpa - pleased you're not crying at rainbows today. That cabin looks a great project tailor-made for you to renovate. 😁🙂🙂

You are an amazing storyteller and truly gifted videographer. I wish you luck in your search for what is next. If I may make a suggestion: you should consider retrieving an item from your grandfather’s property before it is sold. It can be as simple as an old board to mount a photo on or an item that is on one of the structures. When you find your next home, it will bring back your memories from your time there. Enjoy the journey!

I feel the same way. My family is all on the Great Lakes. On the Grand River Reserve and in the Niagara Region of Ontario, but after living in Cali for 13 years and now on Vancouver Island for the 7 years I can’t see myself relocating there. I go for visits and it only reconfirms me not moving back home. We go where we feel alive. Not always “comfortable”, but alive. This is the key for me. Another great video. Thanks for being real.😊🙌🏾

Sorry for your loss, he sounds like a wonderful man and an inspiration. 😥 The shorter days and longer nights drive me crazy. This year has been the worst to date... Good luck with the 2 months! 🤞Your feelings of doubt subside!

And that, my friends, is what you call a beautiful soul.