The end of February is a big milestone because it marks my first full year living in my van. To summarize my travels to-date, I have driven approximately 26,000 miles and visited 28 states. In February 2026 , Riley and I did not stray too far from home base. I came back to the […]
So, my January 2026 travels ended up being an adventure and learning experience. On December 27th I took off for warmer pastures. The plan was to make my way down to my sister Carol’s winter place in Las Cruces, New Mexico and be back in the Chicago area for a scheduled doctor’s appointment on January
When I decided to move out of my apartment and live in the van, I made plans on what to do with all my stuff. The limited space in the van meant I needed to decide what clothes to keep, store or donate. Like many people I had a collection of t-shirts spanning several decades.
In November, I took a detour from living in my van and traveled to Australia. I was not planning on taking a major trip outside the US in my first year of vanlife, but the opportunity came about when my brother, Marty asked if I wanted to go Down Under in 2025. Even though
The Media page mirrors and complements my Travel page by organizing my photos and videos by month and year. Below are some tips on navigating the media section of my journal. Viewing Photos On the Media tab, ‘click’ on a photo with month and year below. This will take you to that month’s photo and