Rootless Living RLM 014 Mar/Apr 2022

@the.van.getaway “This quarry was truly one of the most beautiful locations I’ve been to. Since it’s not open to the public, the water was crystal clear” @irie_vybus “We don’t usually stay in one place for very long, and getting used to having complete freedom to choose where we go and how long we stay has been a learning curve, but we’re so grateful to be able to stay some where for longer when it just feels right.” @amber.in.wanderland “Fairyland Point in Bryce Canyon is just as the name sounds. Formed 10-15 million years ago and once under water, the landscape is truly a sight to see & feels like you’re in a magical land.” @ramblin.crusades “While in Lexington, KY we stayed at the Kentucky Horse Park which celebrates ALL things…

IN 2019, I decided to call this magazine Rootless Living for two reasons. One was that I wanted to use a term no one else was using, but the second was that I didn’t want to pigeonhole the lifestyle into one narrow definition of living in an RV full time. What being Rootless really means to me is not being stuck. It doesn’t mean being a full-time digital nomad or not owning a house. It just means you have, or are striving for, a lifestyle where you don’t feel stuck, whether that’s stuck geographically or stuck where you work. It’s about living life with the freedom to travel when and where you want. A part-time travel, part-time stationary life has always been very attractive to me. The idea of owning…

Jamie is an author and perpetual wanderluster whose passion for slow travel has taken her to live in some of the most breathtaking and scenic places all across America for days, weeks, or months at a time. The biggest adventure of her life (prior to raising a little boy with her partner Ryan) came in the form of a six-week road trip that inadvertently turned into a one year road trip when she fell in love with life on the road. She published a book about the experience called The Proving Ground: A 12-Month Solo Road Trip Across America. Jamie loves to encourage other women to feel comfortable and safe on the road – whether it is towing, traveling solo, or traveling with others. You can see her past, present,…

STRUCTURING YOUR DAYS and following a regular, consistent schedule is beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional health. It helps your body operate in peak condition. Your daily routine has a direct impact on your mood, sleep habits, stress level, and eating patterns, and consistency is key, especially when you’re on the road. But while developing healthy habits is a simple idea, it can also be overwhelming, especially in a small space. When my husband came to me with the idea of traveling and living in a small space, we were enjoying the view from the patio at our lake house, and full-time RV life wasn’t even on my radar. I wondered how I would meal prep, move my body, meet with clients, and prepare healthy snacks on the road. I…

I HAVE NEVER MET a kid who didn’t like a meatball. In fact, I’ve never met an adult who didn’t like them either, vegetarians notwithstanding. What’s not to like about a tasty, tender, jumbo ball of flavor? Simmered in your favorite sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, it’s a family meal home run. For the last few years, my family of Michiganders has orchestrated Upper Peninsula camping trips. We drive from all over to meet up, some equipped with tents and some with RVs. We hop around to various campgrounds—over the Mighty Mac Bridge to the Lake of the Clouds, through the Porcupine Mountains, and up to Copper Country—which means the dinners must be planned, since we’re often on the go. As the cook of the family, I’m usually in…

WE’VE ALL SEEN it—a stranded RV on the side of a highway. A familiar dread rises from the pit of your stomach as you send good vibes to the broken-down traveler. If you travel long or far enough, chances are you will eventually find yourself broken down, enviously watching all the other rigs drive by. Breakdowns are a part of nomad life. They are not the glamorous side highlighted on social media or the topic you share when discussing your unique lifestyle with family. But these unplanned hiccups come without warning and completely derail your carefully-crafted itinerary. So what should you do when you break down? Here are some tips from a fellow traveler who is no stranger to impromptu highway shoulder picnics. INSURANCE Insurance is an annoying necessity that…