So, we dropped the bombshell last week. We are leaving the travel life and moving back to the brick-and-mortar life in my childhood hometown. We have been looking back on our journey and looking forward to what’s coming next for us.
Earlier this year we bought a used camper to put on our seasonal lot in Vermont. This post talks about the camper, and how it stacks up with our other campers.
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A deep look at our current camper, and how it compares to our previous camper.
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I know a couple who, during their 2-year long full-time stint in their camper, stopped and was very happy to be out of their camper for good. They mentioned how much they missed having more-space, and dealing with harsh cold winters, as well as their struggles they had with some issues with leaks in their… Continue reading How Fast Should You Travel When Full-Time?
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Life off-grid is about creating the life you want, not accepting the circumstances and expectations you’re given.
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Setting up home base and discovering what comes next.
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Living in the camper, but not being on the road yet has it’s challenges. Here’s a look into our day-to-day routine and what things we struggle with while we are still “Close to home”.
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Learn how I downsized my dual-monitor setup into a compact, ergonomic 2-monitor setup compatible with our new life as full-time RVers.
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When you live in a camper full time, the best way to stay sane is to feel at home no matter where you go. Here are 10 ways I made our camper feel more like home.
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Downsizing for life in an RV can seem pretty daunting, but it’s a healthy exercise in knowing yourself and your needs.
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