I’ve been living on a campground for more than two months now, so I thought it’s time for an update. Here are the best and worst aspects of it.
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I bought a caravan! For many, this will be old news. But given not everyone is on social media, I thought I’d do a blog post as well.
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Yes, that’s right, I am re-joining the vanlife community! But with a twist.
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As I celebrate my sixth anniversary as a nomad, I reflect on how my nomadic life and the motivation to live this way has changed over the years.
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It’s been almost six months since I sold my van, said goodbye to vanlife and returned to a more normal life in Auckland. I have to admit that the transition hasn’t been easy.
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People have been asking me if I will keep this blog going, now that I’m no longer living in a van. Here’s the answer.
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After weeks of back and forth and lots of uncertainty around what I want to do next, I’m happy to report that I have a new plan.
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Lately, I’ve been having a hard time figuring out what I really want. Everything seemed right and wrong at the same time. Until I figured out what I’m really looking for right now…
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After 4 ½ years full-time on the road, it’s time for change. So with a heavy heart, I’m selling the van that has been my home for the last three years.
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I my last blog, I wrote about maybe wanting to take a break from vanlife – which begs the question of “What next?”Due to lots of questions and interest, I thought I’d share the options I’m considering.
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Vanlife has been a bit of a roller-coaster lately. One moment I love vanlife and the next I’m over it. I’ve been struggling to understand, let alone put into words, what I’m feeling – until now.
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Given the events of the last few days, I decided it’s time to make a COVID plan - including how to prepare to self-isolation in the van.
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If vanlife and I were in a relationship, and if I were the type to update her relationship status on Facebook (is that even still a thing???), it would probably show as “It’s complicated” right now.
Yes, that’s right. I bought a house. And it’s pretty much the most ordinary, traditional house ever! So, Am I about to hang up the nomad boots and start a new life in suburbia?
The nomad life is associated with freedom, adventure, time and beauty. And, in my experience, it is all that! But, there is also a dark side to the nomad life.
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I had the incredible opportunity to meet and hold a young kiwi chick at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Here is the story of how I got so lucky and what I learned.
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In honor of my three year vanlife anniversary, I decided to let my inner geek run free and do some numbers. So here are three years of vanlife in numbers :)
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What a week! Hard to believe that ten days ago, I was cruising around the South Island of New Zealand without a real care in the world. Here is a bit of a summary of what happened in New Zealand over the last ten days and how vanlife has changed due to the COVID-19 restrictions and our nationwide lockdown.
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Today is the first day that COVID-19 has impacted my normal life – in a minor way. It made me think about how lucky I am compared to many others. But it also made me think about the opportunities this virus presents for many people.
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Something unexpected and interesting has happened to me over the last few months. Even though I love my gipsy life, I suddenly find myself craving a permanent home…
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