Van life is wonderful, challenging, rewarding, and sometimes maddening. Whether you live in a van full-time or part-time, the important thing is to find methods of travel that work best for you. Trial and error is certainly one method of learning. Equally important is learning from other van owners. The purpose of this website is to share what we have learned over the past few years with our readers. At the end of the day, our best advice is to follow your passion, drive on 2-lane highways, travel slowly, and stop often.
“The really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery, even when they have to take a detour.”
Sir James Jeans
5 REASONS WHY ADVENTURE VAN TRAVEL IS APPEALING
Located in the southwest corner of South Dakota, the first impression of the Badlands reminded us of what Mars must look like. The rugged landscape stretched as far as the eye could see. For over a million years, Mother Nature carved jagged rock formations and deep canyons in this terrain and we were there to […]
PLAN LESS, EXPERIENCE MORE
How do you plan a trip when you want to make it up as you go? Our preferred style of traveling with Alice is to have as much flexible time as possible. We research an area pretty heavily when we decide on a destination. However, we have learned that no matter how much time we […]
FIVE REASONS TO BOONDOCK
The art of Boondocking off the grid is popular by many van and recreational vehicle (RV) owners. Simply put, the people who boondock are choosing to camp without electricity, water or sewer hookups. Although this method of RV camping has it’s challenges, it has many advantages too. One of the biggest advantages to boondocking is […]
LIVING IN SMALL SPACES
Living content in a small space for an extended time is the goal for those who pursue van life. It takes some work to achieve this goal when sharing the space with others. We have the best experiences when we have a positive attitude and we go with the flow. Like the Person You’re With […]
10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ROAD TRIP
Living content in a small space for an extended time is the goal for those who pursue van life. It takes some work to achieve this goal when sharing the space with others. We have the best experiences when we have a positive attitude and we go with the flow. Like the Person You’re With […]
VAN LIFE MEALS
There is excitement in the air as we plan for an Alice (Sprinter Van) trip. We look forward to exploring the country and making up our agenda one day at a time. One of the critical steps is planning our road trip meals. When we travel, Gail is our meal planner and Head Cook. She […]
CONVERT OR BUY A FINISHED VAN?
The Van Life culture is a growing movement that lures in people of all ages and income levels. The free spirit mindset that this lifestyle embraces is an indicator that people want freedom and simplicity in their lives. The question many ask when making a purchase is, “should we convert or buy a van”? The […]
PLAN LESS, EXPERIENCE MORE
How do you plan a trip when you want to make it up as you go? Our preferred style of traveling with Alice is to have as much flexible time as possible. We research an area pretty heavily when we decide on a destination. However, we have learned that no matter how much time we […]
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