This past year I decided to stay in one place and go to school. My year is up soon so now it's time to get out and see the country again. I toured around the first year in a teardrop trailer, the next two years in a tent and now I am going to roam around in a van. I am pretty excited about it. It's really the little things like waking up and making coffee without anyone seeing me. What a luxury! Usually it's me slowly getting off of the ground in the tent to an upright position and walking in slow motion to a bench to put water in a pot to boil for coffee. I can barely see out of my eyes and during this time you will usually see an early morning camper already cooking breakfast after their morning run waving to me across the way yelling, "good morning." Thank god I will escape that torture in the future by not being seen. Ok, I am really not that groggy in the morning but sometimes this is how I feel in the morning when I try to sleep cozy in a tent in 28 degree weather.
As with years past, I plan to document my travels here and write about the people and places I come across, including any tips that I might have to share. I hope to capture even more people in photographs than I have in the past. I don't know how long I will be living in the van, but it will be a while since I can go pretty much anywhere with it in about any weather.
If you are new to the blog, below are some links to topics that might be of interest to you about my travels. I can't wait to get going and I will be sure to let you know when I do! As always, any suggestions of places or people to meet are appreciated.
I wasn't sure what to name the van. My teardrop was named "trailie" and for some reason, "Campy" came to mind so it's going to be me, max and Campy!
xo Alison and Max
Click on topic to learn more about:
My story on quitting my job to live on the road that was published on Salon.com
How you can do it too!
What I did in 2009
What I did in 2010
What I did in 2011
Tips on Traveling with your Dog
12 comments:
I am soooo excited to read about your upcoming travels!!!!!
I am curious to know how it is going to be different traveling in a van versus camping versus trailie...and which one you find the most preferential...someday I hope I can do the same (gotta wait til my kids are older though)!
Happy trails to you and Max! Enjoy the ride!!
So cool, Ive been looking at those VW vans myself. Maybe we will get a tour soon? Regular pictures are ok for such things. Way to go.
I just found your blog and it looks like an interesting one. I someday plan to do alot of traveling myself, but for now I'm looking forward to following your journey. Have fun Alison and good luck with everything.
I just got here from the VanDwellers Facebook group. You are doing or have done each way of mobile living that I'm considering, so I have a lot to learn here. Please post (once you get the experience) about maintenance on the VW vans. As far as I can see, that and the purchase price are the only drawbacks to them.
I have followed your blog for a while, and am quite excited to hear you are hitting the road again. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures and seeing you beautiful photos.
Gotta say, I'm pretty jealous. I tried & tried to convince Susan that we should have a Eurovan - no dice. So far. But maybe she'll come around to your point of view. Happy travels.
Woo Hoo the time is here! I am so excited...both for you and for all your followers. Love the VW van by the way. That rocks.
Happy Traveling!!
Hi Alison! I've read your blogs and am very excited for you and Max. Leet us know if you are coming our way in Seattle! Happy Traveling.
Roy in Seattle
Looking forward to following your summer adventure! before our daughter started school we sold everything and lived in a van for 6 months. her 4th birthday was celebrated at disneyland. but mostly i remember those weeks spent in the forests of the rocky mountains and the northwest. the freedom. it truly was the happiest time of my life.
Hi Alison - I'm about to embark on year #1 on the road. I'm wondering if you can give me an idea on best places to camp on the cheap. I will be traveling in a van and wondering what I should estimate per day for camping in different parts of the country. Thanks!!
Best of luck with your new van, am looking forward to reading about your new adventures. Happy Trails! Liddy
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