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Here it is! The long list of ways to make money on the road while living nomadically, in a van, or traveling continuously. For clarity, these are from the perspective of what is available for those in the United States. Over the 7 years I’ve been traveling I’ve read a lot and thought a lot …
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There are a lot of articles out there about this subject. I’ve often felt the wanderlust and wanted to relocate somewhere new for a new adventure. The internet is full of articles detailing “the best” cities for outdoor focused people, all mostly based on statistics (obesity rate, job market, weather averages, etc.), but what I …
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I have always been interested in ways to make money unconventionally, on the go, and without a “job.” So, I’m continuing a series of posts here on the blog about creative ways to turn a buck while traveling–all requiring little to no experience and approachable from Day 1! There are secondhand stores out there (the …
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Fluffy towels, excellent wifi, and a great cup of coffee are just the beginning to setting the bar for what a great airbnb stay really has to offer. These days airbnb is about an experience rather than just a place to get through the night. So, how do you create a magical wonderland for your …
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Materials for this project -Gorilla Tape – https://amzn.to/2KoueeG -Scotch Fasteners, Black (3MVelcro) – https://amzn.to/2YSdaBD – 48 in. x 25 ft. BetterVue Screen (Bug Screen Roll) – https://amzn.to/31piEp1 Instructions -Cut bug screen to fit area loosely ( you can trim later to precision) -You can get a piece of duck tape to loosely hold in place …
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Why pay just to sleep on the way to your next adventure? After even a short time traveling I’m sure you’ve thought, “Why should I pay so much money just to close my eyes for a few hours?” The dollar amounts average travelers spend per night are staggering. One night in a hotel at $100 …
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EDITED FOR 2020! I mentioned the food delivery app Postmates in our 11 Side Hustles article. Go see that for more inspiration! I really want to provide an in-depth perspective of the ups and downs of this app and how we’ve used it as we’ve traveled. So here we go! Postmates is a gig economy …
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So you want to go on a trip and spend some nights in your car? You are thinking of an extended road trip for the first time and aren’t quite sure what to bring? Not to worry! We put this list together just for you. After 7 years of travel, doing the best to approximate …
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The 2017 Set-up is a bit bulky! EDITED FOR 2020! Back in 2017 I first attempted to record my piano music in nature. It was a very arduous process and required a lot of equipment! In 2020 technology has improved and so has my familiarity with what options are out there. So, I thought I …
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After years of travel, the best thing after a long day is not sleep—but a shower! So, how can you shower when you are away from home and not staying in accommodation? Here are some solutions we have found, and used many times over to shower on the road! The Gym – Anytime Fitness has …