Here is my list of the top 10 roadtrip accessories I have used while travelling and living fulltime in my van. Hearing horror stories of older vans breaking down with huge costs to fix it made finding a newer van my prioity when starting my vanlife travel journey. Not being mechancially inclined I felt having […]
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Free camping etiquette starts with having respect for the enviroment you are in and the people around you. I travel on a budget and want to keep this kind of camping option available to me and others. Knowing and respecting the rules of these areas is important. I don’t often have fires, I keep my
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My roadtrip to explore Nebraska started along Highway 83 from South Dakota into the “Heart City” of Valentine. Every year on Valentine’s Day the city transforms and celebrates the day of love. A beautiful little city with a very welcoming visitor center giving me lots of suggestions on what to see in the area.
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Several South Dakota attractions were on my “must see list”. Deciding to stick to the western part of the state I wanted to visit the Black Hills, a mountain range with forests, waterfalls and the famous Mount Rushmore. Then on to the Badlands National Park to see the rugged terrain and canyons that I had read
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The Enchanted Highway showed up on my search of the main sites to see in North Dakota. When I stopped at the North Dakota visitor centre they also mentioned this roadtrip so I put it on my “to see” list. Driving east along Highway 94 from Theodore Roosevelt National Park I started my roadtrip
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My roadtrip destination to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota started as I entered the USA from Manitoba, Canada. I crossed the border and travelled down Route 83. When crossing the border I cannot bring any fruit or vegetables with me so my first stop was at Minot to get groceries. I also had
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Adventure is out there whether you are a planner or a spur of the moment kind of traveller. I do a tiny bit of planning but prefer the spontaneity this lifestyle offers me. Everyone’s idea on how to travel is so very personal. What I find interesting would probably not appeal to someone else and
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Van life gifts ideas for your nomadic family and friends. What do you buy for a person who is travelling and who lives in a tiny space? When living in a small space like a van or RV something that is useful or needed is always the best gift option. In my experience when
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Would you find van life beach camping amazing or would it be too scary for you? My first initiation to beach camping was last year in southern Texas. From ioverlander I decided to head to a spot on the beach. It was late in the day and was close to getting dark so I parked
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Staying happy and healthy in van life has its challenges. I love exploring new places so I am often driving every day, which means finding a new spot to sleep everyday, not exercising enough and picking up a not so healthy snack along with gas can add challenges to my van life. Being a
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