America’s national parks are a dream playground for budget-conscious travelers who live on wheels, such as those who prefer living “outside” their van or RV mobile homes, as well as those who embark on long road trips. The cost of a yearly pass is a sweet deal at $80, covering…

Spring has sprung, and the air is electric with excitement! I’m camped out in my van in North Las Vegas, and guess what? There’s an Aloha Festival happening right within walking distance. …

LIFE IS SHORT: How those three words became a running joke? We say it all the time — life is short. But does it actually sink in? Usually not. Those three words often go in one ear and out the other… Blah blah blah blah blah. Recently, one of my…

As we bid farewell to summer and transition into one of my favorite seasons, fall. And as I reflect on the summer, I can honestly say it has been both the best of times and the worst of times. My birthday falls in August, and while I usually try to…

I’m not afraid to live in a van and travel alone, and I’ve been doing it for four years. I’ve crisscrossed the US, or so it seems. Let me backup. At the ripe old age of 50, I decided I needed a change — or was it a midlife crisis? …

Vanishing into Freedom & Overeating. Road tripping represents the ultimate way to explore the United States. Unlike other modes of transportation, traveling in your own vehicle offers the unique freedom to embrace “slo-mode,” or slow-motion travel. In slo-mode, you travel at your own pace, aligned with your budget and personal…

Beyond Grief. Black Women have a long and hard legacy of caring for others My 10-year-old cousin is a strong Black girl. On August 5th, she witnessed the brutal murder of her mother. She was the one who called 911. …

Emotional Self-Care: Decoding the Choice to Miss My Cousin’s Funeral My 34-year-old cousin was murdered on August 5th. It was shocking and brutal. She leaves behind 5 children, and her youngest, who was born while she was deceased, arrived on the same day she passed away. Her murder occurred just…

End of Summer I took a break from van life. I’ve been on the road this time for 217 days, traveling from Ohio to where I am now in San Diego, with many stops in between. …