Some of you might be wondering: what is so appealing about living in a van? While others might be thinking about making the leap to vanlife and just need some gentle encouragement. Nyma and I are here to tell you our favorite things about vanlife. You can decide for yourself whether we’re crazy or living to …
As Nyma and I prepare for our next road trip, I’ve been thinking a lot about my insatiable urge to travel. Why do I feel so inclined to keep moving? What is it about the open road that keeps pulling me back? Answering these questions wasn’t as easy as I thought, but I’ve finally been able …
After a stint at Grandma’s place in Mesa where we were tied to exploring a general region, it was great to jump into the freedom of vanlife again! From here on, our direction was northward, and it was all new territory. Such a beautiful feeling, treading into the unknown. We set off down the ribboning …
As Nyma and I were gearing up for a slow jaunt down to Phoenix, AZ to arrive at Grandma’s place in time to meet my sister Sarah for the weekend, I received a call with bad news from Grandma. A slight accident had broken her ankle, leaving her more or less immobile. Being the kind, …
As we descended the hill, the mountains snowy peaks faded and a desert unfolded before us. Everything was bleached gold by the sun. The blue oasis of Mono Lake eventually appeared and I knew our destination wasn’t much farther. Sitting in the shadow of the Eastern Sierras, Bishop, CA is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. It …
Driving east from the ‘burbs of San Francisco, our compass pointed in one direction: Yosemite National Park. After spending a long stint in civilization, it was high time to unplug and wander in the woods for a weekend. One of my goals in setting out on this trip was to see as many National Parks …