You’ve waited almost your entire life for this moment; you’ve looked forward to this day with great anticipation. You have finally retired! Of course, one does not have to wait for retirement to enjoy

During my travels camping across this great land in my converted van, I run across all types of people living the nomadic lifestyle. I’ve met folks living in converted vans similar to mine to living in

Some say the modern camper van’s roots can be traced back to the Volkswagen bus/camper of the 1960’s and the advent of the hippy movement. VW Flower Power Van Popular in the 60's I think that’s a fair

I live a good part of the year in a converted van. I am not homeless. I am not destitute. I have not been evicted. I am not on the run. No, I am doing this because I choose to. I consider myself normal,

I’m sure the van living lifestyle doesn’t appeal to everyone and in fact may seem somewhat strange to most, but it is becoming quite common these days. Van Life For some it’s a matter of economics. Some

So, how do you keep warm in cold climates? Heating your van during the winter months can be somewhat challenging. First and foremost of course is safety. Most vans that are purchased for converting to

So, where do you go to the bathroom? For most of us van lifers, we do not have a bathroom per se, in our vans. Some of the folks I’ve met on the road while boondocking or other places do have a bathroom

So, where do you shower? Most people not familiar with van life don't understand how we maintain hygiene on the road. Granted, most vans are actually too small for a bathroom, much less a stand-alone shower.

When people learn that I live a good part of the year in a van, I can see in their eyes that they are getting ready to ask me the four most asked questions of a van dweller. Where do you park at night?

These are just a couple of the many wonders of nature in Arches National Park in Utah. Arches National Park Arches National Park Arches National Park in Utah is just one of many National Parks in Utah

Have you ever heard of "The Tape Measure Parable?" If so, you may have a pretty good idea of what I'm about to say here. I'm getting up in age and the older I get it seems the faster time goes

I'm not an RV salesman by any stretch of the imagination, nor am I a camper van salesman. But I am a "salesman" for the great outdoors and the rewards that freedom to travel this great country

When I last wrote about boondocking, I received some interesting comments along with some questions. Based on what I received, there appears to be a couple of misconceptions that I hope to clarify here.

If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors but want some of your creature comforts from home, you might want to consider a camper van or an RV; (recreational vehicle). A camper van can offer an economical

What is boondocking? If you are new to camping, you may ask this same question. Typical road through a forest Freecampsites.net explains it this way: Boondocking is essentially camping without hookups.

If you truly want to see this beautiful country we call America, just go do it. America is such a grand country and there's something for everyone and every age to enjoy here. The best way to really enjoy

Now that summer is finally winding down, you may be thinking of getting out and enjoying the coolness of the onset of fall and the beautiful fall colors with the changing of the leaves in the mountains.

So now that I've finished the build out of my van, it was time for a "shake-down run", or "shake-down cruise" as my Navy friends would say. It's a new van, so no worries with its mechanical

A family sedan is for the most part, a reliable way to get around, but when it comes to vacations or just long road trips, it's not the most comfortable for traveling. Of course renting an RV is an option,

We're hearing more and more the "buzz word" Digital Nomad. It's the name adopted by nomads who have longed for freedom from their cubicles by escaping the life of the worker bee to become a digital