After recently looking up some new travel spots on an upcoming road trip to a new state, which means pinning on GoogleMaps! While looking up some new destinations, and finding some locations on an upcoming road trip to a new state, it left me pinpointing those spots right on GoogleMaps and a friend asking how I was doing it. So, what better spark than realizing, I should probably sho[...]
Essentially, the principles of Leave No Trace give a sense of direction and guidelines for the steps we can take while being out in nature so that everyone can preserve and enjoy the outdoors. First and foremost, Leave No Trace is a non-profit organization that has established a foundation of ethics and the best practices for minimizing impact to our beloved outdoors, using research-bas[...]
After living in a conversion van camper for 6 months solo and then moving into a house with a community, I’ve come to notice some amazing transformational insights. So, I thought I’d take a moment to share with you what I’ve started to experience after living in a conversion van camper for the last 6 months, then moving into a house. Have you ever thought of what life would be[...]
Why I decided to stop living in my off-road camper van was actually a huge surprise to me as well. I would never have guessed how this journey would have shifted and changed me… So, I began to take things for granted, and in order to be grateful for what we have, we had to have those things taken away for us to see them more clearly. That was also a part of this journey for me, you[...]
For so many of us, 2022 becomes the year of opportunity, as well as to refresh and update our bucketlist ideas. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe This quote can really shift our perspective - sometimes our bucketlist ideas don’t always have to be so practical and “structured”, al[...]
How to get all the animal love and stay in beautiful homes all over the world, that’s easy Trusted Housesitters®! After starting to need a bit of a break from van life, I was recommended Trusted Housesitters®, and decided to give it a try. After my first house sit, I knew that this was going to become the new trip go-to! Travel and Animal love makes such a beautiful combo - Do[...]
Of course, the snow is starting to fall (In most areas) and some days it can be nice to rest up and spend some time inside and maybe even have a cozy day in watching travel movies. After all, winter is the time of the season for hibernation and restoration. (With a sprinkle of adventure and cocoa.) However, maybe you're still wanting to experience travel but while in the comfort of y[...]
With the holidays coming up fast and the shipping cut-off date being December 15th, it’s time to talk about where and how to receive mail and packages while traveling. Are you that person who likes to take a holiday vacation? Or maybe you’re a snowbird that chases the sun? Or what if you’re a vanlifer or rver on the road? Possibly your mail gets misplaced or stolen? Wherever yo[...]
I’m sure most of us know that now is as good of a time as any to be grateful, and to celebrate every Thursday as a Thankful Thursday. However, there is just something about travel that brings out a specific gratitude and reason to be thankful. Definitely comment below which numbers resonates most with you! #1. FIXED TIME WITH FAMILY While traveling alone, with friends, or even wi[...]
Overall, every camper van is going to have a bit of a different set-up or build, but for this camper conversion van there are definitely some quirky and fun essentials, that truly give the van that homey touch! So, I know many people have decided to start a van build and are on the lookout for those essentials to give it the homey touch. I’ve taken the time to lay out all the camper c[...]
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