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Posts in Van Life
I Left the Van (for Switzerland)

One month ago, I left the van and flew to Europe! This one is more vlog-style than any other video I’ve posted. Packing, flying, crossing borders, navigating covid restrictions, figuring out how to travel with five friends as an extroverted introvert (spoiler: alone time was very necessary) and exploring one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen: the Swiss Alps.

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A Little Lost | Backpacking Mount Baker

Washington is the last place I called home before moving into my SUV full-time, and it was on these mountain trails and forest roads that I fell in love with living out of my vehicle and backpacking every other night until the rain or snow forced me south to warmer weather. Lately, I’ve been based around Mount Baker. Camping, hiking, and getting lost on mountain trails. If you’ve ever wondered what the Washington backcountry is like, here’s a glimpse into that world. Thanks for being here ♡

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Van Life | Loneliness & Relationships on the Road

Does it ever get lonely living on the road? Yeah. In this video I talk about the loneliness and solitude that can exist in van life. Also, relationships - and a life update that swings from forests to the sea on the Olympic Peninsula, and into the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Some rough patches, but also some really beautiful moments and views along the way.

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VAN TOUR | THREE YEARS LIVING ON THE ROAD

As of May 2021, I’ve been living on the road full-time for three years as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. Here’s a tour of my current tiny home on wheels after 14 months in an SUV and two years in a custom built Ram Promaster. My ultimate goal here is to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey. Thanks for being here!! Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road.

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