For the last several years, the Internet has been a game-changer for anyone with the drive to be a self-employed, traveling freelancer. Every day another non-retired RVer hits the road for a life of adventure, like Kelly and Stephen Brown. These young full-timers from Florida recently said goodbye to their traditional stick house existence and […]
They Built an Eco-Friendly Fifth Wheel and Survived
When my husband and I hit the road in our late 30s we were always the youngest ones in the park by a couple of decades. Nine years later, the full-timing demographic has been turned on its head as adults in their 20s and 30s are opting for a nomadic lifestyle that was once only […]
Full-timing and Loving Every Minute of It
When RVers decide to hit the road for good and enjoy the full-timing lifestyle, many will buy a rig that’s packed with all the comforts of a sticks and bricks home. However, some full-timers like Kyle and Olivia believe that bigger isn’t always better and keeping things simple is the way to go. Last year […]
From Hot to Cold, a Season of Extremes
Tonight’s low temperature is plummeting into the 20s – again, and as I sit here with the heater running, waiting for Jim to finish making homemade noodle soup for dinner, it’s hard to believe that we are in Southern California. We pride ourselves on doing our best to avoid winter weather but this year there […]
Traveling with Pets Who Need Vets
During our travels we’ve seen critters ranging from iguanas to monkeys enjoying life on the road with their humans. If you’re considering full-time RVing but aren’t sure how your pets will cope with this significant change, rest assured that most animals quickly adapt to the lifestyle. After all, domestic pets don’t care where they live, […]
Health Insurance Options for RVers
Although enjoying the full-time RVing lifestyle may come with some trying moments, most former and current full-timers I’ve talked to think it’s a blast. My husband and I love everything about it except for one thing: the limited health insurance options for full-time RVers like us who are too young for Medicare. Unfortunately, these options […]
Earn an RV Living with TeamSnap
Earning a living is the biggest roadblock that stops non-retired RVers from living their road trip dreams. Thankfully, many companies are exploring the benefits of hiring qualified employees no matter where (or how) they choose to live, as long as they have reliable Internet connectivity. One business that works almost exclusively with a distributed group […]
The Real People of Slab City
We all know that looks can be deceiving, but when you’re a full-time RVer that realization can happen with amazing frequency, and it can even enhance your life. I was reminded of that last winter when I finally met my camping neighbors of the last seven years, Bob Unden, 88, and his wife, Nancy, 85, […]
Fermentation on Wheels
Hitting the road before retirement age calls for ingenuity and flexibility. Younger full-timers do all sorts of work to support themselves and during my eight years as a full-timer, I thought I’d seen it all, from programmers to pet sitters. But recently I came across Tara Whitsitt, a solo traveler in a renovated school bus, […]
RV Weight 101
An important question every new full-time RVer needs to ask is: “Am I overweight?” And no, it’s not about your bulging love handles; it’s about your rig. Because when you live in your RV full-time it’s easy to pack on the pounds without realizing it. Every souvenir, extra skillet and lawn chair you pack on […]
Finding the Right Job
Making money on the road is one of the biggest concerns of aspiring full-timers who aren’t ready to retire. As someone who fits within that category, I’m always on the lookout for new opportunities that will enable me to earn an income while giving me the flexibility of living life on the open road. You […]