Tag Archives: blog

Why a Camper Van May be a Better Choice than a Motorhome

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Travel Happy

If you like getting out and exploring nature and all this great country has to offer, but you do not want to do it while sleeping in a tent, then a camper van may be the answer. A camper van … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Why a Camper Van May be a Better Choice than a Motorhome

Today’s Camper Vans

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Travel Happy

The camper van’s roots can be traced back to the Volkswagen bus that was so popular with the hippie movement in the 1960’s. Volkswagen Bus (Courtesy of Unsplash) It has however, undergone many design changes, various power plants and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Today’s Camper Vans

South Dakota, Wyoming & Colorado

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Travel Happy

Cabin fever was taking a toll on me and I decided that the pandemic was not going to hold me hostage any longer. I needed to get out, breathe some fresh air and stretch my legs a bit. So, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on South Dakota, Wyoming & Colorado

Sundown in the Desert

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Travel Happy

Boondocking in the in the desert is a wonderful experience and is especially beautiful at sundown. During the winter months, it has been reported that snowbirds from the northern states and Canada number close to a million visiting the sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Sundown in the Desert

Living and Traveling in a Converted Van

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Travel Happy

During the years I’ve traveled this great nation by RV, I’ve met many people traveling and living basically the same as me. They travel in large Class A motorhomes, medium sized Class C motorhomes, smaller Class B motorhomes and some … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Living and Traveling in a Converted Van

Tombstone

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Travel Happy

October 26, 1881, the Earp Brothers and their friend, Doc Holliday face-off against the Clanton-McLaury Gang in a legendary shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Tombstone, Arizona A portion of the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Statues erected … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Tombstone

Camping During COVID-19

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Travel Happy

THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS PROVIDED COURTESY OF CAMPENDIUM.COM AND BUSINESS INSIDER. I’m reposting here as information only. State by State Campground Closures & Responses to COVID-19 ** ** Last updated: 4/15/2020 Recreational camping is not advisable during this … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Camping During COVID-19

Boondocking Campsites – Where are They?

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Travel Happy

You’ve waited almost your entire life for this moment; you’ve looked forward to this day with great anticipation. You have finally retired! Of course, one does not have to wait for retirement to enjoy the freedom of living and traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Boondocking Campsites – Where are They?

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 →

Posted in Blog, Boondocking, Camping, Camping off grid, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Solo Female Nomads

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 →

Posted in Boondocking, Camping, Freedom, Fund Your Travels, Tent Camping, Travel - The Beginning, Traveling, Van Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Today’s Camper Van – Appealing to Both Young and Old