We’ve spent over five years living on the road full-time. We hope our experience will help educate and inspire those interested in pursuing this incredible way of life.
Summer is upon us, and here in the West, that also means the start of wildfire season. Colorado has just experienced one of its driest winters on record, making wildfire precautions as important as they’ve ever been. Millions of people flock to Colorado to recreate every summer, but not everyone understands the severity of the wildfire risk. Since the majority of wildfires in Colorado are caused...
Cooking is a cornerstone of our nomadic lifestyle. Mark and I love good food, but we aren’t fans of the steep price of eating out—and in the remote areas we inhabit, delivery isn’t even an option. While we prioritize quality meals, we avoid complication. Our goal is to minimize mess, reduce fuel consumption, and whenever possible, stick to one-pot recipes. The Learning Curve: From...
If you’ve ever wondered how we go about finding places to camp, our strategy may be different than what you would expect. When we first got our truck camper, we were entirely motivated by seeing cool sights that, over time, had been added to a mental list. Fourteen years later—and six years into living on the road full-time—seeing cool places is now a byproduct of how we go about finding places...
Welcome to post 18 of 26 in the A to Z Guide to Full-time RV Living.Find all A-Z articles here. R is for Rules of the Road When Mark and I first got our truck camper we were as excited as we were naive. We had no idea what it took to have a fun, safe, and successful time on the road, we simply went for it and learned along the way. Some days would be dreamy while other days would be...
Everything you've ever wanted to know about Quartzsite, Arizona and why it's a mecca for RVers.
Welcome to post 16 of 26 in the A-Z guide to full-time RV Living.Find all A-Z articles here. P is for traveling with Pets Living on the road full-time with one or multiple pets is extremely common. In fact, each and every one of our RVing friends has at least one cat or dog. Traveling with a pet can enrich your travels because you have a companion to share them with. A life...
Whether it be living, working, camping, or flying small airplanes, Mark and I have spent a lot of our lives in high altitude environments throughout the Colorado Rockies. The effects of living at high elevation are more prominent to us now than ever because we spend our winters at sea level in Mexico and our summers in Colorado’s high country. Last week, while camped at 9800′ in...
Choosing to live on the road full-time is not a conventional choice by any means, but for some people, it feels more natural to have the freedom to roam rather than be rooted in a singular place. That has definitely proven to be the case for Mark and me. We’ve been living on the road for over five years now and can’t imagine returning to a solid foundation. Every now and then...
Welcome to post 15 of 26 in the A-Z guide to full-time RV Living.Find all A-Z articles here. OverlandingRVingVanlife These are three terms that all encompass vehicle-based travel. But what’s the difference? And why does it matter? This is a topic I’d love to dive into because if you’re considering full-time life on the road, having a better understanding of what these three...
Welcome to post 14 of 26 in the A-Z guide to full-time RV Living.Find all A-Z articles here. Depending on how you go about the lifestyle, living on the road can either foster healthy habits or make them difficult to maintain. For Mark & I, our physical and mental health is a priority as we believe that feeling good is at the root of a good life. Here’s what we’ve...
