Category Archives: Van Life

Dental Tourism – Los Algodones, Mexico

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Travel Happy

NOTE:  A fellow snowbird whom I met a few years ago in Arizona contributed to this blog.  Los Algodones is the medical tourism capital of Mexico. When I travel to Arizona during the winter months, I always visit Los Algodones … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Tips

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Travel Happy

I would suggest you not confuse a business trip with a vacation trip. I’ve made too many business trips by an automobile of one type or another to count and I don’t classify those as road trips. An early road … Continue reading →

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A Bridge in the Desert

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Travel Happy

After retiring and purchasing a van that I converted to a small mobile home, I began traveling and exploring the western part of our great nation. Of all the beauty in our western states, Arizona won me over almost immediately … Continue reading →

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Categories of RV People

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Travel Happy

RV people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in my travels include at least four kinds, all of whom are a part of the lifestyle, they just happened to go about it differently. I’ve been friends with every kind and … Continue reading →

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Sick While Traveling

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Travel Happy

There are many ways in which all of us travel. This post is devoted primarily to those of us that travel by recreational vehicles (RV). We never really know what is going to happen as we travel. Our RV could … Continue reading →

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Benefits of a Man with a Van

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Travel Happy

I read once that the only constant in the world in which we live is “change.” Nothing could be truer than the change we have all seen in living styles. This subject put so many options out there for anyone … Continue reading →

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How to Earn Money While Living the RV / Van Life on the Road

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Travel Happy

Since retiring some 15 years ago, I have been living my dream of traveling around North America while living in an RV and then in my van. During those years, I learned multiple ways of how to make money on … Continue reading →

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Tips for Seniors while Hiking

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Travel Happy

The great outdoors is for all of us, young and old. When we speak of enjoying the outdoors, visions of camping and hiking appear. When outdoors, we can all benefit health wise from the sun and fresh air. This is … Continue reading →

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How to Boondock & Avoid Crowds

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Travel Happy

Want to get away from the crowds by boondocking? If so, make sure you have these essentials before going off-grid. Boondocking, also known as dry camping or free camping or several other names has become very popular in the past … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Van Lifestyle

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Travel Happy

The views out of the windows of my van are totally amazing and would cost millions to have these type views from a normal (sticks & bricks) home.   I have discovered that the experience of traveling this great nation … Continue reading →

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