The dream of quitting your job, buying a van, and traveling full-time used to mean completely disconnecting from the digital world. No video calls with family. No streaming movies on rainy days. No GPS navigation beyond downloaded maps. But in 2026, van life and remote work are not just compatible—they are becoming the norm for … Read more
The Memorial Day Camping Crush Is Coming. Here’s How to Outsmart It. Last Memorial Day, I learned the hard way what happens when you leave campground reservations to the last minute. After three hours of scrolling through Recreation.gov at 11 PM on a Tuesday—refreshing, searching, and watching every decent site within 200 miles vanish—I ended … Read more
I’ve been there—standing at airport security, frantically untangling a rat’s nest of charging cables while the line behind me grows longer. Or worse, arriving at my destination only to realize I left a critical charger behind because it was buried somewhere in the depths of my carry-on. After years of travel mistakes and missed connections, … Read more
The Magic of Literary Travel: Why Books Make Better Trips There’s something magical about walking through a landscape you’ve only known through pages. I remember standing in a misty Kyoto garden last spring, realizing I was tracing the same path as the protagonist in my favorite novel—the cherry blossoms falling exactly as described, the temple … Read more
The freedom of van life doesn’t mean sacrificing connectivity. Whether you’re working remotely while exploring national parks or streaming movies after a day of hiking, reliable internet has become essential for modern travelers. The Starlink Mini satellite internet system has revolutionized how van lifers stay connected, offering high-speed internet in locations where cell service is … Read more
The floorplan of your campervan isn’t just about where things fit—it’s the foundation of your entire travel experience. A well-designed layout transforms a metal box into a comfortable home on wheels, while a poorly planned one can make every day on the road feel like a struggle. After spending months planning and building out a … Read more
Why Spring 2026 is the Perfect Time for Family Stargazing Last April, I stood beneath a canopy of stars with my eight-year-old niece at Bryce Canyon National Park, watching her eyes widen as the Milky Way unfurled across the sky like a celestial river. She pointed excitedly at Orion’s Belt, then gasped when a shooting … Read more
As winter’s grip finally loosens and the first signs of spring emerge across New England, there’s no better way to experience the region’s transformation than by hitting the open road. Having spent countless spring seasons exploring these six states, I can tell you that nothing compares to watching maple trees bud, hearing the first songbirds … Read more
When I first started planning my campervan build, solar power felt like this mysterious, overwhelming beast. Everyone talked about watts, amps, and charge controllers like it was second nature, while I was still trying to figure out how to mount a panel without drilling holes in my roof. But after three years of living on … Read more
After spending a week camping through the Florida Keys last spring, I discovered something most travelers never realize: America’s most famous island chain isn’t just for luxury resorts and sunset cocktails. Some of the best camping experiences in the entire country are tucked away along that 120-mile stretch of turquoise paradise, and they won’t drain … Read more