Alone on the World's Loneliest Highway (US 50)

Alright: give me your vote. Dalton Highway in Alaska, or Highway 50 in Nevada? Which one would YOU prefer to drive? 😁

As a fellow introvert, I can relate. Living in or in your case, moving out to the middle of nowhere is where one can relax and think. You begin to realise civilization with its crowds and conveniences can be too much of a good thing! The wilds of Nevada, with no one around to intrude on your solitude, the loneliness there breeds not anxiety or pangs of regret, but a serene calmness in the soul. Its not something most people would put on their bucket list, but Highway 50 being the world’s second loneliest highway, you definitely see life in a different light once you’ve made its acquaintance. In that respect, Eva, you belong to a very select group of people and I enjoyed your video for that very reason!

I’m a gal from California who started solo adventuring because of your videos! Just saying hi and showing my support, I get so excited whenever your videos come out each week. Your bravery is such an inspiration ❤

This is the most refreshing and feel good channel YouTube algorithm has ever recommended to me. A therapy for the usual crazy world we create for ourselves. Nicely done.

I am a native son of Nevada. I love it. The backcountry of the Silver state is wonderful and vast, and holds so many amazing secret places. Most recently I found an arrowhead literally laying within feet of a large piece of Native American pottery. If you pay attention, it is one of the few places left where you can still find places with pottery, arrowheads, and petroglyphs that are seemingly previously undiscovered or publicized.

That was a beautiful video that probably reached deeper into many people than you might have guessed. I’m an old man now, but since I was a young boy, I’ve always enjoyed solitude. I think that lonely is a bad place to be, and I’m fortunate that I’ve never experienced it. I can be alone without being lonely. So can you. x

This isn't a video. It's a beautiful film, and it's filled with atmosphere, warmth, and humanness. A real triumph, Eva. xo

Eva, I have no idea of how I got your video but, I'm so glad I did. I am totally in love with you, what you do, who you are what you are about. Thank you so much for brightening my day.

I experienced that silence just after I moved to Alaska many years ago. Stopped at Birch Lake around midnight in January and the loudest sound was the light from the stars. Only surpassed by the absolute darkness. I had never seen the night sky so BLACK, only lit by so many stars. Like I could feel the expanse of the universe, and the isolation of this tiny planet surrounded by the rest of creation. Most beautiful thing I have ever seen/felt.

I am a very stressed Masters student stuck in rainy urban UK and your videos are the absolute highlight of my week at the moment. Thank you so much for taking us with you on both your outer and inner journeys.

I envy you Eva! As an older American who is sliding into his twilight years, I live more vicariously through people like you. I love that you are living your best life!

Eva's channel is a true gem of YouTube. Keep up the good work Eva :)

I've been there 30 years ago, camped for 10 days, and the silence will drive you out of there. It's so quiet it hurts your ears. You find yourself turning on some kind or anything on the radio. You'll find yourself listening to what you would never listen to. .

Solitude, peace and absolute silence truly are some of the best human experiences. And really should get academy award for that cinematography.
Also, greetings from Latvia.

It's funny but I recently flew to California and through my window seat, I saw some pretty desolate desert terrain, and periodically I would see little communities out in the middle of nowhere and I wondered about the people who lived there, wondered about their hopes and dreams, etc. I grew up in the jungles of south east Asia but when I first laid eyes on my desert in the southwest region on the United States, I knew I was home. The wide open skies, the vistas, the desolate mountains that surround me on all sides, it was love at first sight. I call it home now. The landscape is awe inspiring and demands respect. ❤️ Thank you for taking me along on your detour. 😍👏❤️

I travel those routes in Nevada working at various hospitals. That deafening sound is just as you described. Just be careful out there. I have run into human issues in those remote sectors. Be vigilant of your surroundings. Great video.

I wish I could break out of the work/eat/sleep cycle to do something like this. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

As a boy I was allowed to wander the woods near my home alone. Plenty of friends I keep still to this day, but that freedom was empowering. As an adult I'm always using my free time to chat with people, but then return to my home alone and very happy in the solotude I've kept greedily for myself. Half of my life is a busy job on the phone all day, with fun and smart coworkers that I'm sure will be my friends after I leave and the other half is solitude, sleeping in back of the jeep on a summers night away from others or checking into an inexpensive but quiet hotel. Happier, stronger, and more self sufficient.

This video is excellent! I actually FELT the solitude. I enjoy being alone. I used to leave the city and seek out remote places in order to experience what you are describing. I haven't been able to do so for a long time due to health reasons and you have allowed me to awaken memories and relive experiences with your words and video. Thank you Eva. You are wonderful. May your travels be safe always!

Eva I really like your channel. I am 67 years old but feel like an old soul when I’m watching your travels. Keep up the good work!