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January 2, 2021 By Amanda Leave a Comment

Like a majority of other people, I’ve had a YouTube account for many years. It’s quietly sat linked to my Google account since the early 2000s, being used to watch music videos, breaking news, and vines that make me laugh until 2am.

It was recently suggested that I started making my own YouTube videos to showcase my van life journey with Wynston. I’ve learned so much about van life and traveling on a budget, and now I really want to use my experience to teach others!

My new van related YouTube videos focus on life on the road. Whether you want to travel, car camp or live out of your vehicle, my short informative videos will surely offer you a helpful tip.

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Our DIY Minivan Camper Conversion Product List

November 17, 2020 By Amanda Leave a Comment

When I bought my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan in June of 2020, I got started on converting it into a camper right away. After years of research I was ready to embark on my van life journey.

After testing out several setups, I finally came up with one that I’m in love with. In this post you’ll see a video tour of my minivan camper conversion, as well as a list of the main items in my van.

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Things I’d Like To Do On Our Trip Across the US

September 28, 2020 By Amanda 2 Comments

Our big cross country trip in October will be my longest road trip yet. The furthest I have driven from Arizona is 17 hours.

But this trip isn’t a 10 day undertaking. Wynston and I will be on the road for 5 weeks!

While I research the areas we will be visiting, I’ve been concocting a list of things I want to do during our trip across the US.

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How I’m Preparing for a Five Week Road Trip

September 21, 2020 By Amanda 3 Comments

Wynston and I are going to be living in our minivan camper conversion as we explore the United States over a period of five weeks. This sort of solo undertaking takes research, preparation and a lot of open-mindedness.

Travel is not new to me, and neither is driving a long distance by myself. But because I will be living on the road for five weeks with my dog, it’s important that I prepare properly.

In this post I share how I’m preparing for a five week road trip with Wynston around the USA. I’m working on my van, mind, body and soul so I am fully ready to be living out of our vehicle.

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Flagstaff KOA Review; Flagstaff, Arizona

September 20, 2020 By Amanda Leave a Comment

Wynston and I casually checked out the Flagstaff KOA in northern Arizona just for the heck of it. I wanted to test a few things in our camper van, so it was the perfect chance to visit the KOA.