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Hey! Want to live a life of freedom and adventure? Whether that's van life, sailboat living, or RVing, I want to help!

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Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

I thought I’d send you a picture of me saying hello. I'm really thankful you are here and on my email list.

Send me one back if you like! I always enjoy seeing who I'm emailing :)

I also wanted to send you a couple of articles that have been popular on my Facebook page.​

​The Six Most Valuable Lessons I Learned After 4.5 Years of Van Life​

Here is an excerpt of this guest post by New Zealand van lifer Lisa Jansen: For the next 4 ½ years, my trusty van and I explored everything New Zealand (my home) has to offer. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I learned on my journey.

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​12 Van Life Security Mistakes That Could Put You in Danger​

An excerpt of this post written by van lifer Kaylin Zittergruen: Although I wish living in a van meant doing whatever I wanted without a care or concern, this isn’t the reality in today’s society. I’ve lived in my van full-time for almost a year, and safety and security are always on my mind.

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