Even before I got my trailer and hit the road, I had the idea that I would write posts comparing facets of sticks-and-bricks life to RV life. But then I realized there wasn’t much point in writing about the sticks-and-bricks side of things when everyone already knows it. You know how to do laundry in […]
Recently, I heard someone say the best advice he ever heard about transitioning to a full-time RVer was to give it a year because the first year is the hardest. It’s not bad advice. Still, I remain convinced the best advice is to get the RV and experience weekend and week-long trips before you start […]
It’s a myth that RV living is a cheap alternative to sticks-and-bricks traditional living. No doubt, there are hacks to make it cost less such as boondocking (also called dry camping, living off the grid or wild camping) on BLM land where there are no fees, limiting driving to save on gas, etc. But, for […]
Diving into the world of RVs from a starting point of knowing absolutely nothing is utterly overwhelming. So many decisions and choices. The decision-making process looks something like a funnel with every possible RV choice at the wide top. Then the whittling down begins based on size, cost, features, etc. until a single choice remains. Finally and […]
Whenever I undertake a new project or set out to accomplish a big goal, I have a little ritual. It starts with a new notebook. My notebook of choice is the extra-large Moleskine® journal, lined. My ritual involves going to the bookstore in search of the perfect project journal. Though I have to admit, they are sold two […]
Changing a light bulb in my house goes something like this: My sister, who comes to Alaska regularly as a flight attendant, is overnighting with me. She comes into a room, notices a bulb is out and says, “Did you know that bulb is out?” I look up from whatever I’m doing and say, “Yeah, […]