My first view of the Saguaro National Park was at Rincon Valley, the eastern part of the park. First I learned how to say “saw wah ro” properly and some fascinating facts about this tree cactus. More Saguaro Fun Facts They only grow in the Sonoran Desert which is in southern Arizona, Northern Mexico and […]
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There are definitely some van life frustrations that you will need to learn to deal with when living and travelling in a van or small RV. Here I discuss the top 10 frustrations and how I have triumphed over them. 1.Limited Space: Adjusting to the restricted living area can be challenging, leading to van
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I hear from people wanting to travel but van life fears keep them from fullfulling their dream. Here are the top 10 fears that people have and how I have overcome them. 1. Mechanical Breakdowns: Fear of the van breaking down in a remote area, leading to being stranded or facing costly repairs. These can
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My top 10 van life essentials when planning your next adventure. 1. Reliable Sleeping Setup: This could be a comfortable mattress, sleeping bag, or hammock, depending on your preference and space available. I chose to have my bed built across the back of the van as I am 5 foot 2 inches and am able
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My van life destination list is long and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is one place I can now check off. I have travelled through Arizona several times but had never been to this southern area of the state. The National Monument is located in southern Arizona south west of Tucson and on the border
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I headed to Memphis as I was fairly close to the Tennessee border and a visit to Graceland was on my bucket list. I had never been there before so was not sure what to see other than Graceland. I stopped in to the tourist office, which I often do when in a new place,
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To be honest I had never really thought much about the state of Arkansas and what it had to offer me. All in all it was a truly inspirational roadtrip. I woke up with a cough and achy head on my first morning in northwestern Arkansas. I felt a cold coming on but I persevered and
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A Kansas roadtrip anyone? I was driiving down Route 83 towards southern Texas which took me through the northwest corner of the state. Having never been to this state before I decided this was a great opportunity to explore. In the little research I did I found a few popular sites in the northwestern part
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Is a vanlife homebase necessary? Vanlife is a popular choice for those wanting a sense of adventure and freedom. There are many advantages to having a home base while living a nomadic lifestyle. For me I love to come back to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I have lived in this area for most of my
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Van life budgeting effectively requires careful planning and consideration of various expenses. Here’s a guide to help you budget for your vanlife adventure: 1. Calculate Your Expenses Start by listing all your potential expenses, including vehicle purchase or rental, fuel, insurance, maintenance, food, camping fees, entertainment, and miscellaneous costs. Even though vanlife is promoted to
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