Living in a van will throw you into many uncomfortable scenarios that will force you to confront yourself at the deepest level. You may discover that your patience isn’t as strong as you had believed. You may find that you need stability – or that you need to go with the flow more....
Truck Stops You can hardly drive a hundred miles on a major freeway without seeing a truck stop. While they primarily cater to long-haul truckers, some of them also provide accommodations for RVs, trailers, and vans. In addition to offering fuel, food, and other travel amenities, many of...
Truck Stops:Flying J and Pilot are two well-known truck stops that offer RV parking and free dump stations. If you want to pay a small fee, many also have showers, laundry facilities, and electric hookups. VFW:If you are a veteran, you can contact a local VFW to ask for permission t...
you don’t have a lot of wiggle room. There is no good way to regularly spend more than you earn. If you do, everything will eventually, break down and it will impact all parts of your life. There is simply no choice but to live within your income...
When considering overnighting at a truck stop, be cognizant that truckers are working, and need their rest to stay safe. An important note: When overnighting at truck stops, remember that hard-working truckers come first. They need their parking spaces, showers, food, and other amenities, ...
How to find lost or separated loved ones The American Red Cross is acting as the clearinghouse to reunite families. Family members can call 1-800-RED-CROSS for help. A Maui woman has created an alphabetical spreadsheet of those lost or separated. The list is public and can be foundon this...
Park in a safe and legal location; don’t park on the side of the road. According toThe Drive, spots you could park overnight include rest stops, truck stops, campsites, National Forest land, hotels, hospitals, Walmart stores, and 24-hour gyms. Campgrounds are a wonderful place to stay...
How to Find Public Showers Handy Guides and Courses for DIY Van Conversions There are so many things to consider, when starting out on a DIY campervan conversion, and it can seem like a daunting task. You’re not alone, though, and there are plenty of people who have created beautiful ...
On the first day of school this year I went to have lunch with my son and asked him where I could find the little girl. I ran over to her and her face lit up! She was so excited to see me, and I her! We exchanged hugs and I realized how much I had missed her over the sum...
Scorned and under a microscope, he was nevertheless hired by TYDOL to design a state-of-the-art gas station at a time when these pit stops were literally a pump and a shack. Wright imagined a copper-roof filing station that would spoil travelers with fireplaces, deluxe restrooms, and an ...