Hear us out on this one. Full-time travel has a lot of perks, but one major drawback: loneliness. Here’s the emotional journey we typically take: Joy: “This is so much fun! You know who would really enjoy this? (Insert friend’s name)!!” Longing: “I miss hanging out with them. Have you talked to them lately?” Sadness: “It’s hard not having friends nearby.” Resignation: “It was… Read more →
Spoiler: eating barbecue and driving a lot isn’t good for your health. This post is about attempts to stay fit and healthy while living the van life. “I just imagine you guys hiking all the time,” said my friend Eva who was surprised to hear we were having a hard time staying active. To effectively treat a problem you need… Read more →
“Everything is a trade-off I suppose,” said the gal on the phone. I was perched on the edge of the bed in an Airbnb while she spoke softly behind the closed door of her office. She wants to be a digital nomad too, and we were talking about how to make it happen. We talked about trade-offs a lot in… Read more →
When you’re traveling by the seat of your pants — as our campground neighbor from Ontario called it — you’re in for curve balls. This photo of Lake Palourde, Louisiana best captures the essence of our recent moods We were driving on a dark, dirt road alongside a levee in the middle of nowhere when we finally got to Lake… Read more →
This past week, Red Delicious was parked in front of a rustic Airbnb cabin on the edge of downtown Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The city changed its name in 1950 when the popular quiz show, Truth or Consequences, announced it would air from the first city to change its name. To the east is Turtleback Mountain, rising up… Read more →