Let me preface this with 3 critical points: I am a huge fan of The Sims and have played the game since I was 18 years old. (I’m 33) Animal Crossing fascinated me so much that I bought the limited edition ACNH handset before ever playing it for the first time. (No regrets!) I enjoy Animal Crossing, but…

Be honest. When your alarm wakes you up in the morning, do you feel rested? Most people don’t. That’s because an alarm clock quite literally scares you out of your sleep. In the past few years, companies have created more soothing sounds that wake us gently. …

In the spring of 2021, I reviewed my budget and my work schedule and came to a big decision. I was going to reduce my workweek to just three days, so I could finally make the most of my time as a full-time traveler. Working for only three days meant…

In 2015, I quit my job in finance to travel and write full-time. That’s when I first heard about the feast-and-famine cycle—and experienced it, firsthand. I found myself constantly feeling anxious about money, even when I had more work than I needed. Fast-forward to just six years later and I…

I first heard of pack rats while hiking in Nevada. The two ladies who invited me pointed to some bundled brush and told me pack rats had made that nest. It wasn’t until more than a year later that I heard the words pack rat again in Arizona. Almost everyone…

Over the past two years, I’ve helped quite a few people choose the best adventure rigs for their travel plans. One common question is whether they should pay in cash. The answer might seem obvious at first. Of course, if you have the money, you should spend it on your…

Access to the internet always tops the list when people ask me to name my biggest challenges on the road. I have it mostly figured out in the United States, but it’s a different ball game in Mexico. …

I graduated from high school at 16 years old. The university I wanted to attend told me I was too young and suggested I take a year off. Instead, I went to community college and then transferred after completing my associate’s. When I left university, unemployment gave me an awful…

Camping with your pets is a great way to enrich their everyday experiences. Animals aren’t meant to stare at concrete and carpets all day. They deserve beaches, forests, lakes, and deserts ― even if they never want to go outside. However, there are some risks. Wild animals also hang out…