Every lifestyle has its quirks and camp life certainly has no shortage of quirkiness. We are coming up on our 11th month of camp life, and while we are masters of nothing, we have managed to glean a bit of experiential wisdom along the way. In that spirit, we are putting together installments for what […]
6 Notable Things About Ohio
Ohio – We headed north far too early and got to spend some chilly & rainy days throughout northern Ohio. Word to the wise, finding an available campground before April 15th / May 1st in Ohio can be a challenge! Throughout our time there, here are a few things that stood out about Ohio along […]
Love for the Libraries
During our time on the road, we have had the opportunity to re-discovered libraries in a whole new light. Living a transient lifestyle, we try to find routines where we can and find ourselves working from libraries all across the country. Growing up, I frequently associated libraries with homework, long hours trying to cram out […]
6 Notable Things About Kentucky
Kentucky– On our way northward to visit family, we spent a few, semi-winter, weeks in late March exploring Kentucky. While experiencing our first snowstorm of the year, we were wowed by the surrounding landscape, natural resources, and urban flair we encountered along the way. Here are a few things that stood out to us about […]
Chicagoland Gems
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and lived in downtown Chicago for a few years. Having just returned home for a couple of weeks to visit family and friends, and with Chicagoland fresh on the brain, I figured it would be a good time to highlight some of my favorite Chicagoland gems. These are […]
6 Notable Things About Tennessee
Tennessee– Where we spent a few weeks in March during our northward trajectory. From bustling musical urban centers to rolling pastures, we had a great time cruisin’ horizontally through the state. Throughout our journey, here are a few things that stood out about Tennessee along the way:
30-Something Nomads: A Perfect Decade to Break From Convention
Though we grew-up strangers, continents apart, and in entirely different cultures, Cay and I were both raised in pretty traditional households with typical sorts of values- work hard, go to school, work hard at work, build a “nest egg”, enjoy said “nest egg”. Along with our similar and separate upbringings, we both shared a sense […]
6 Notable Things About Arkansas
Arkansas– After leaving Louisiana, we began our Northern trajectory with a scenic introduction through Arkansas. For two weeks, we cruised from the south to the northeast area of the state, enjoying the natural landscape, BBQ, and micro-brews as we went. Here are a few things that stood out about Arkansas along the way:
“Let’s Move There!” – The South (Part 1) Edition
The inspiration for our now nomadic lifestyle came about as we were evaluating our living situation in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The high cost of renting, and even higher cost of home ownership, led us to the conclusion that if we wanted to be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor, we would […]
6 Notable Things About Louisiana
Louisiana- we timed our stay in this state for “mudbug” season and Mardi Gras. Enjoying the lush green scenery, culture, and amazing food, we had a hard time departing from this diverse state. Throughout our travels, here are a few things we noticed about Louisiana along the way: