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Mike the bus guy here. Thanks Peter for coming out here and hanging out with us. Seems I hit the nail on the head with my comment about people thinking we are drug addled. My lack of teeth is actually the result of a particularly bad car accident many years ago, but seems to inst…
the most educational channel on the internet. no politics just real footage. Keep up the great work, Peter
I’m in Kenya 🇰🇪 East Africa but through this man’s videos I feel like I’m exploring the USA without even moving an inch.
This is awesome! My dad lived this lifestyle for the last 20 years of his life. He was an artist, a peace loving person. He would travel between the 4 corners of Arizona, new mexico, north Dakota, Montana and then back over to visit me in California. :) I miss my dad everyday. He…
Haven't seen my oldest brother in over a decade. He's in Arizona somewhere. Hoping he's found a community of people like this to help him find peace.
I live in an converted van and people often think I’m homeless. But I consider myself homefree. I work seasonally and travel all over the United States. I don’t have a lot of stuff but I have a world of experiences. Thank you for showing this community for what it is. People simp…
The common theme in Santenellos videos is people want the Govt to leave them alone.
Peter, if you did another six videos on this community, I'd be glued. Thanks to the generous souls who were part of it, and I loved how spontaneous they were and candid in the mix.
Freedom is everything. All I ask (as an Arizona resident) is that folks respect the desert and don't trash it out.
Peter, thanks for shedding light on this. They get such a bad wrap from people who have never felt truly free. I’m an executive who makes a great living and has all the things one can ask for, but my true dream is to live in a van in the middle of nowhere. It’s all about perspect…
We’re all going to be living like this. These people are just ahead of the game.
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I’m the fedex guy that delivers to quartzite from Yuma every day! Awesome place and and I meet awesome people every year with the gem show!
I am a Sacramento resident and a company truck driver who operates out of Phoenix. A little over a year now have been driving I-10 to and from the San Bernard / Riverside area from Phoenix when I am not 11 western. I have always been curious about all the vehicles and RVs parke…
The guy that does the podcast is a very good communicator. He speaks very well and can make anything sound interesting.
Peter you definitely need to do Louisiana, the bayou, cajun country in Acadia and of course New Orleans. It's another set of unique cultural mixes. Another great video, never knew this existed for sure.
I have just recently discovered Peter's videos. Whether he's in Appalachia, Amish Country, Alaska, New York City, or the Arizona desert, Peter approaches everyone with a non-judgmental, non-critical attitude, and he always looks for the best in people. I really enjoy his videos…
As someone who lived the nomad life and stayed in quartzite, thanks for showing this side of life. It’s a great place for people to live during the colder months and be able to stay for free to low cost!
These all seem like awesome dudes. Bob is just a baller. He sounds like hes got more sense than 98% of folks still on the grid. Would love to have a beer next to a campfire with all these guys. Just proves that people from totally different walks of life can banter in good natur…
I've gotta say that these look like some of the happiest people you've ever interviewed. They look so free. They aren't living their lives to pay for all the unnecessary bullshit that's deemed "normal" by modern society. These people get it: less is more. I'm saving up my cash bu…
I live on a narrowboat in the UK. At last count there's roughly 30,000 liveaboards across the whole canal network. What I love about this video is that these people camped out in the desert are kindred spirits to us boaters. The same desire for freedom, the same resourcefulness…
I appreciate that they mentioned how older vulnerable women are sometimes misled to come out with very little money or not enough resources to survive the elements. I've always thought that it was inappropriate to convince them its so easy, when it's really not. Thanks for speak…
The thing is they are not homeless, they're just living off the grid. They keep their living area clean, they help each other out when needed. But most importantly, they still have their pride and self respect intact. Which is more than I can say for these eye-sores living on t…
This needs to be a series on these desert dwellers for sure! At least a couple more
"I don't practice Santanello, ain't got no crystal ball.." LOL that got me good. You are one of the best anthropological filmmakers, capturing every corner of American culture & sub-cultures -- really appreciate your work, Peter!
I'll be 59 this year and I'm a single woman. I've lived this life for a few years and I love it! Unfortunately, I shattered my tibia plateau 3 months ago and had emergency surgery. I was told I have a year of recovery before I can return to my life. This video makes me so homesic…
When I joined the Navy, I had to rid myself of most of the trappings of consumerism. There was a great freedom (and pain) in doing so. Living on a ship, you really find out what's important. Good sleep, hot water, comrades...this is very similar.
Dude, Peter, We need ALOT more from this place!! I love the vibe and meeting all these kind of people! :D
I joined this lifestyle over a year ago with my dog in a minivan. Spent my 66th birthday on Route 66. Met the nicest people whom I stay in contact with and I am very thankful to be so blessed 🙏❣️
When i moved back from Europe about 8 years ago i lived out in the desert in AZ. For about 4 months while applying for jobs! No way i was going to waste my money on rent. I lived in a tent. Was a great time. I miss it to this day.
The lady at the end is so happy. Such a good vibe. That's what freedom does
I live a totally different, city life and I love it. I wouldn’t last two seconds living in the Arizona desert and I say, Good on these guys! They’re happy and free, living as they wish and they’re examples of what a wonderful, diverse world we live in.
Mike, you are an inspiration to me. My husband and I slept in our cars for 10 months because we wanted to save money instead of allowing the greedy State of California to keep taking from us. Mike, when I tell you that I never felt better. Living out in nature cured my depression…
I love how everyone you talked to was open, honest, and took the time to really talk. Honestly, pretty rare to come across open and honest souls in the fast lane of life.
I worked out in Quartzsite for 7 years. It is a tremendously seasonal flow of people and summer it is a ghost town. Generally good nomadic folks but plenty of vagrants. Quartzite used to be really incredible when it was a 2 lane road through town and it would take over an hour to…
My husband and I are seriously considering selling our home and heading out to AZ. Thank you for showing us a taste of what it's like.
Communities like this one are growing for very valid reasons ❤
<--- I sold everything I owned a little over two years ago and turned my SUV into a microcamper. Would NOT change a thing, no regrets. My life is so full now. Full of adventure, fruitfulness, and I have more valuable relationships with my Nomadic community than I do with my frien…
We've been nomadic travelers since 2017, living in our modest 1999 RV. We don't stay at Quartzite more than a night or two when passing through because the whole point for us is to be out in the wilds away from everybody. The biggest problem for us there is the lack of a decent…