Tabla de contenidos para RLM022 MAY/JUNE 2023 en Rootless Living

THIS SUMMER IS RIGHT around the corner, and you know what that means for us full-timers—crowded campgrounds, endless back-in entertainment, and people running through your campsite. Probably the first thing I learned as a full-timer is that the summer season isn’t about me; it’s more for those who only get a chance to do this a couple of weeks out of the year. So during summer months and three-day weekends, we try our best to stay away from popular areas. I’m not saying there’s some code for full-timers where we’re never supposed to camp during the summer months. I’m just saying it’s a great time to step back and be thankful for the 365 days a year we get to do this, and to help part-timers make it their best…

AFTER WORKING IN news for nearly a decade and realizing the tough hours, minimal time off, and low pay were preventing her from actually living, Rachel longed for an alternate lifestyle that would maximize travel. “I felt like I missed out on so much in my twenties because I was always working and didn’t have the means to travel more than once or twice a year,” Rachel said. “I knew I didn't want to live that way through my thirties.” She and her husband, Cole, began following full-time travelers, which fueled her dream and made the couple realize a home on wheels was possible for them too. “We both love DIY projects and always wanted to renovate a camper,” Rachel said. “When Cole started working remotely, the nomadic lifestyle looked…

MY CHILDHOOD HOME was the place where friends and family would gather and share food. My mother loves bringing people together by preparing and cooking meals, and our front door was always open. She would plan and cook for days, and her thoughtful feasts never left anyone hungry. Music, wine, and heartwarming conversation would flow well into the night. I am forever thankful that I was taught at a young age that food is not just for nourishment, but also for sharing with the people you love. So, maybe it’s no surprise that I have such a love and appreciation for good, wholesome food. My partner, Jared, and I lived in campervans for half a decade, trekking across Australia, North America, and New Zealand. On those epic journeys, we shared…

Sophia Michel Ann Brampton Kimberly Crossland Beth Cronin Rachel Skytta-Davis Cole Davis Carley Thompson Bibi Barringer Kat McMahon Sara Allen Desiree Fairchild Grace Kocher Tiffany Mitchell Shannon Murray Jack Huber Jamie May Celeste Orr Alyssa Padgett Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi Joseph Testa Jodie Meadows Hannah McCollum Marie Casey Kym Tyson Contributor Spotlight MICHAEL BOYINK @boyink Reframing Rootless Michael is a nomad and award-winning author whose book, “Driven to Wonder: Eight Years in an RV With Two Kids,” shares his family’s full-time RV journey. Michael and his wife, Crissa, recently settled down through the Tulsa Remote program, but their adventure is far from over! Visit boyink.com for more. ASHLEIGH BUTLER @youandiandthesky The Small Kitchen Cook Ash and her partner, Jared, have spent more than a decade living and traveling in campervans…

I COUNTED THE CASH, signed over the title, and watched the campervan we had dubbed “Sally” drive away with a stranger at the wheel. It wasn’t our first time selling a rig—Sally was the third RV we’d lived in during our eight years on the road—but this time was different. There wasn't another RV waiting. Instead, we moved into a small house in a small town nestled into the Ozark hills of Missouri. As Sally’s tail lights disappeared into the distance, it felt like a large part of our identity went with her. We’d spent the better part of a decade as a full-time RV family. We created a popular blog filled with articles on how to plan routes, do laundry, homeschool, find community, and make money. We’d been interviewed…

FANCY A PEEK into our European-farmhouse-inspired fifth wheel? When we made the switch from our Class A to the KZ Durango Gold 382mbq fifth wheel in 2021, my husband, JC, had no intention of renovating. He was still recuperating from the fixer-upper home we sold three years prior, when we became full-time RVers. But I spend a lot of time in the RV homeschooling and raising the family while JC is at work. And though it makes sense that manufacturers purposefully build their RVs with dark interiors to hide dirt, which is inevitable when spending time outdoors, those dark interiors tend to be a bit gloomy. And ours was no exception. I wanted to create a natural, peaceful home. We have four kids, and life can get busy! My goal was…

“We have worked in 14 states, and we never know where we’re going next—it’s always a surprise!” MY HUSBAND, KORY, has been an industrial radiographer for 10 years now. We have worked in 14 states, and we never know where we’re going next—it’s always a surprise! Kory works on pipelines, and his job is to come in after the pipe has been welded together and take X-ray images of the entire weld to analyze and ensure weld quality, making sure there are no defects such as cracks, pinholes, or slag that could cause the weld to fail during operation. There are many forms of NDT (non-destructive testing) that Kory works with. To become a radiographer, you have to pass a 40-hour radiation safety course. Then when you’re hired on by a…

1. FOLDING COMPUTER DESK Go where the views are grand and work from literally anywhere with this folding computer desk. It’s available in different finishes and folds flat in seconds, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. 2. KING EXTEND CELL BOOSTER This portable signal booster comes with a collapsible tripod and is perfect for working from the road. It’s compatible with all U.S. cell phone carriers, and you can boost your signal while parked or in motion. 3. NOISE-CANCELLING EARBUDS Improve your focus with these noise-cancelling earbuds. They're compatible with both Apple and Android and offer up to 8 hours of listening time on a charge. 4. LAP DESK If a desk isn't your thing, or you just don't have room for one, this lap desk…

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MICHAEL BOYINK DRIVEN TO WONDER “I’ve always been in love with words,” Michael said. Growing up, he spent many hours in the library reading, which led to writing. His budding interest was recognized by teachers, who suggested he attend a Young Authors Conference. Inspired by his family’s travels during their eight years of full-time RVing, Michael wrote his book, “Driven to Wonder.” The book, which took three years to bring to life, is a collection of stories and images from the road. Michael wanted to do as much of the book publication work as he could, and he waited until he moved into a home to tackle the task. “If we had still been on the road, it would have taken much longer,” he said. When asked if there are…

THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA of Washington is one of the most underrated places I’ve ever been. The trees are so green, the water is so blue, and the mountains towering above the beaches will take your breath away. I’ve never been somewhere where you could hike, bike, ski, golf, and surf all in the same place—or even on the same day, if you could find the time. We went there planning to stay for three months and ended up exploring the area for almost two years. The peninsula is so big that it’s hard to narrow our experiences down, but here are our highlights of Port Angeles and Olympic National Park. WHERE TO STAY There are two campgrounds right next to each other in Joyce, along the Strait of Juan de…

Trona Pinnacles Ridgecrest, CA 35.61868, -117.37233 Located in the California Desert National Conservation Area, the Trona Pinnacles make for a unique overnight stay if you’re on the way to Death Valley National Park or the Eastern Sierra Nevada range in central California. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Pinnacles consist of more than 500 tufa spires, spread throughout the Searles Dry Lake Basin. The Trona Pinnacles have been in many films and TV shows, including Star Trek. Dry camping is allowed for up to 14 days, with a single vault toilet being the only service available. There is no water, trash, or any other facilities, so go prepared to camp fully self-contained. Stick to established roads and trails, as the delicate desert ecosystem takes decades to repair itself…