I’ll admit, I’m kind of addicted to going on solo adventures. The more I travel solo, the more empowered and confident I become – it’s like a game, where I level-up within myself. Overcoming loneliness, experiencing self-discovery, and making new friends are just a few reasons why I love to travel on my own. As I discussed in my blog post on safety, most people are afraid to travel by…
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Mount Shasta – It’s the People Who Make It Magical
Read moreMount Shasta was one of the first stops on my trip and it was here where I really started to connect with other people. My first day in the small but spiritually imbued town led me to Shastice Park, in an attempt to beat the ridiculous 101-degree weather. I was camped out under a tree marveling at the sheer size and beauty of the mountain when another nomad started…
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Reflections at Lake Tahoe
Read moreI’m right here. I’m here now. These words kept playing over and over in my head as I looked out over the sunlit turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe. A mantra. A reminder. Anchoring me to the present, as memories from van life swirled around me. An indescribable feeling, almost bittersweet formed in my chest as I recalled the adventures of hiking in Washington and meeting certain people at music festivals.…
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3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Van
Read moreAnyone who has lived in their vehicle knows how overwhelming finding the right van can be. There’s a lot more to it than just throwing a mattress in the back of their mom’s beat up minivan and hitting the road. This isn’t just a means of transportation, this metal box on wheels will be where you eat, sleep and even poop if you have the space for it. This van…
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Olympic National Park – The Ultimate Four Day Itinerary
Read moreOlympic National Park is a magical place. Taking up the northwest corner of Washington state, the park’s 1442 square miles include vibrant rainforests, high alpine glaciers, dramatic rocky beaches, serene waterfalls, and languid lakes. ONP is one of my most favorite places in the entire country because of its ecological diversity and its general remoteness. Surrounded on nearly three sides by water the Olympic Peninsula is not as easily accessible…