Category Archives: Fund Your Travels

Solo Female Nomads

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Travel Happy

During my travels camping across this great land in my converted van, I run across all types of people living the nomadic lifestyle. I’ve met folks living in converted vans similar to mine to living in trucks, expensive motor homes, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Camper Van – Appealing to Both Young and Old

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Travel Happy

Some say the modern camper van’s roots can be traced back to the Volkswagen bus/camper of the 1960’s and the advent of the hippy movement. VW Flower Power Van Popular in the 60’s I think that’s a fair assumption, however, … Continue reading →

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Living in a Van

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Travel Happy

I live a good part of the year in a converted van. I am not homeless. I am not destitute. I have not been evicted. I am not on the run. No, I am doing this because I choose to. … 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 III

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Travel Happy

So, where do you go to the bathroom? For most of us van lifers, we do not have a bathroom per se, in our vans. Some of the folks I’ve met on the road while boondocking or other places 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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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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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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I’m Not Homeless… I’m Houseless

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Travel Happy

It seems that more and more folks, regardless of age are opting for a life on the road. Oh, there has always been the RV’ers that head out for long weekends and perhaps an annual vacation, but this article is … Continue reading →

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