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Welcome, we’re Mark & Michele
We are professional photographers and modern-day nomads perfecting the art of slow, full-time travel.
For the past two decades, we’ve been intentionally crafting a life that prioritizes our well-being and freedom over society’s expectations. Today, we run our business from a tiny home on wheels, exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations at our own pace.
Our slow-paced travel style and minimalist footprint allow us to dramatically minimize our expenses while maximizing our freedom. We share the realities of our life on the road to provide an intimate look at an alternative to the hustle—and to inspire you to build a “right-fit” life you absolutely love.
Why We Chose An Unconventional Path
In our twenties, we quickly learned that traditional career paths weren’t for us. We changed course, and after years of determination, our photography business took off. But as we entered our thirties, the things we were ‘supposed’ to be doing didn’t feel right. Owning a home felt more like a burden than an accomplishment, we didn’t want to have kids, and endlessly scaling our business didn’t interest us. The traditional American Dream just didn’t fit. Instead of relentlessly pursuing more money, more possessions, and more accolades, we longed for a better way to spend our days. That’s when the desire to live on the road took hold.
During our prime earning years, we did the exact opposite of what convention told us to do. We sold our house, paid off our debt, scaled our business back, and moved onto the road. We began to untangle what we actually wanted out of life from what society was telling us to go after. We craved time to have new experiences, time to spend in the great outdoors, and time to simply be with each other. In short, we craved time more than money. Reducing our needs, our square footage, and our cost of living afforded us exactly that.
This journey hasn’t just been about seeing beautiful places; it has been about unlearning the hustle, putting our mental and physical well-being first, and proving that an alternative lifestyle isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s highly achievable.
We’re designing a life that feels true to us and want to help you do the same.
When we want to get off the grid and deep into the backcountry, this is the tool for the job. Take a tour of our slide-in truck camper, see our storage hacks, and learn how we built it without breaking the bank.
For slower travel and extended stays, we rely on our travel trailer. It serves as our comfortable, mobile basecamp, providing us with the necessary space to work, create, and comfortably live full-time on the road.
We didn’t arrive at our current setup overnight. Since 2012, we’ve tested a variety of trailers to find the perfect balance of comfort and capability. Read about the years of trial and error that ultimately led us to a dual-rig lifestyle.
Conformity is optional The less we own, the less that owns us Good health is the foundation for a good life Time is our greatest asset Gratitude turns what we have into enough Time spent in nature is time well spent When we stay inside our comfort zone it shrinks
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Listen & Read
Podcast Appearances
🎧 The Human Adventure: Rediscovering freedom on the open road with Michele DeVries
✨ Our private podcast: Want to hear us totally unscripted? We host a monthly, members-only podcast for our Patreon community where we dive into the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of road life.
Our Published Books
Whether you’re looking to be inspired or entertained, we’ve turned some of our most memorable experiences on the road into published works.
Get real-time travel updates, exact campsite locations, and access to our members-only podcast. It’s like a social media feed, but without all the noise. Get the behind-the-scenes reality and exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else.
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