After 3+ years of living and traveling on the road (and one year of full-time solo van life), I’ve developed a nice flow in my van thanks to the following 27 essential van life items that have helped make my van life experience much safer, more efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable. If you’re interested in other …
If you’re reading this, you are probably looking for sustainable and ethical banks or a socially responsible credit card that fits your values. I personally began my ethical banking search, because after years of using and promoting my Chase Sapphire travel reward credit card, I got an email from someone who was at Standing Rock. …
Responsible consumerism is always on my mind, as someone with a degree in sustainability. But I also know first hand how time-consuming it can be to find products that truly align with your values and offer the same quality you are accustomed to. As a frequent traveler, I also want naturally travel-friendly products that create …
My number one cost of living reduction from full-time van-life came from eliminating rent, which was only possible thanks to free camping sites. From camping on public land to camper-friendly parking lots; this post includes all my tips and tricks for finding free camping spots while living and traveling on the road. Whether you are …
After 3 years of traveling in my camper van, living with my mom while working on her political campaign, and trying to adapt to a global pandemic, I decided to fast track my dream of building a farmstead and buy an off-grid house on 5 acres with my fiancé. Little did I know how many …
This year has brought tragedy, pain, sadness, and loneliness for many, but I think its superpower was forcing ugly truths about our society and humanity to bubble up to the surface–where they need to be, to sustainably create positive change. It’s hard to pinpoint the moment where 2020 turned into an apocalyptic movie, but somewhere …
If you have something you’re passionate about and want to share it with the world, then blogging is going to be perfect for you! This post is a beginner’s step-by-step guide on how you can start a blog today. I started blogging in 2013 as a way to update friends and family of my travels …
Did you know that the average American produces about 5 pounds of trash a day, and 12% of that is plastic!? When we change how and what we consume, we can directly improve our impact on the environment that we need to survive. Going zero waste can be a long process, and it is typically only …