Category: Travel
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The Dirty Secret Behind Mardi Gras
With all of the excitement and celebration of Mardi Gras came something unexpected. I don’t think many of us outside of Louisiana give it much thought, so it was actually kind of shocking. What is it I’m talking about? The amount of trash generated from a single parade. Kristen and I found ourselves walking the…
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Travel Goals – Mississippi
After visiting Louisiana, I’m feeling really inspired to look into what it might be like to visit some of the neighboring states. I’ve been on the Mississippi but I’ve never been to Mississippi. I thought it would be a great state to explore next. One thing that immediately caught my attention was the juxtaposition of…
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An App to Change the Way VW’s Travel
I cannot contain how excited I am with the app I’m about to share with you. I just learned about it and I want every single person who drives a Volkswagen bus to know about it! It’s the VanAlert app and I think it is a really innovative way to connect with Kombi owners on…
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Spending Mardi Gras in New Orleans
When bestie says “lets jump on a plane to New Orleans” you jump on a plan to New Orleans. The number one thing I learned this trip? Mardi Gras is an entire season. Prior to this visit, I assumed Mardi Gras was simply Fat Tuesday. That’s day before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of…
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Why Traveling by Car is the Best Way to Travel
It’s not for everyone, nor is it for every situation, but I have a deep appreciation for driving that isn’t really fulfilled with other methods of travel. Maybe this is a hot take, but I think driving is the superior way to travel and explore. Planes are a nice way to get somewhere far away…
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The Best Travel Hack You’ve Never Thought Of
The best part of traveling is absolutely the part where we get to explore new things in a new place, right? It’s not even up for debate! Whether its new food, new people, new sites, or just a new city, exploring is where it’s at. This week, I have a travel hack to share with…
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Travel Goals – Maryland
Can I be honest? I forgot Maryland existed. But as I was scrolling through Pinterest looking at project inspiration, some travel recommendations for Maryland came across my feed. It was just the “ah-ha!” moment I needed. Winter is hard – what better way to make it through the darkest days of the year than some…
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Its Your Journey – YOU Make the Rules!
Repeat after me: I am not required to be a cookie-cutter version of anyone or anything. That’s right. Living nomadically, living out of a non-traditional home – you’re not required to do it a certain way. There is no “right,” only “right for you.” Perhaps you find yourself here saying “Michelle, what do you mean…
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I Stayed in a Castle!
Glen Eyrie is a castle in Colorado. We have a few castles here, but Glen Eyrie is one of only a couple you can stay at, making it even more special. Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a girl’s weekend here and let me tell you – it was magical! Nestled up in the…
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Inclusivity and Honoring Diversity in Van Life
Happy Wednesday! This week I want to talk about something that is super important: inclusivity. Van life is for everyone and its all of our jobs to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. I’ll be speaking from my own perspective, which I’ll admit, is a bit muddled but I hope that you will share…