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Van Living Lifestyle

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Travel Happy

I’m sure the van living lifestyle doesn’t appeal to everyone and in fact may seem somewhat strange to most, but it is becoming quite common these days. Van Life For some it’s a matter of economics. Some look at it … Continue reading →

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Life in a Van Necessities – Part IV

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Travel Happy

So, how do you keep warm in cold climates? Heating your van during the winter months can be somewhat challenging. First and foremost of course is safety. Most vans that are purchased for converting to camper vans do not come … Continue reading →

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Life in a Van – Necessities Part II

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Travel Happy

So, where do you shower? Most people not familiar with van life don’t understand how we maintain hygiene on the road. Granted, most vans are actually too small for a bathroom, much less a stand-alone shower. Cold weather climates do … Continue reading →

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Life in a Van – Necessities Part I

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Travel Happy

When people learn that I live a good part of the year in a van, I can see in their eyes that they are getting ready to ask me the four most asked questions of a van dweller. Where do … Continue reading →

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Van Life

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Travel Happy

I’m not an RV salesman by any stretch of the imagination, nor am I a camper van salesman. But I am a “salesman” for the great outdoors and the rewards that freedom to travel this great country bring us. So … Continue reading →

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Boondocking 101

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Travel Happy

When I last wrote about boondocking, I received some interesting comments along with some questions. Based on what I received, there appears to be a couple of misconceptions that I hope to clarify here. I think one misconception in the … Continue reading →

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Life in a Conversion Van – Part 2

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Travel Happy

So now that I’ve finished the build out of my van, it was time for a “shake-down run”, or “shake-down cruise” as my Navy friends would say. It’s a new van, so no worries with its mechanical condition, but I … Continue reading →

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Life in a Conversion Van – Part 1

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Travel Happy

A family sedan is for the most part, a reliable way to get around, but when it comes to vacations or just long road trips, it’s not the most comfortable for traveling. Of course renting an RV is an option, … Continue reading →

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So you Want to be A Digital Nomad

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Travel Happy

We’re hearing more and more the “buzz word” Digital Nomad. It’s the name adopted by nomads who have longed for freedom from their cubicles by escaping the life of the worker bee to become a digital nomad and travel as … Continue reading →

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Freedom and Portability

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Travel Happy

As a part-time nomadic van dweller, probably the 2 words heard most often from fellow van dwellers is, “Freedom and Portability.” Freedom to spread one’s wings and soar like the mighty eagle Why these 2 words? Because of the questions … Continue reading →

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