Tabla de contenidos para RLM025 NOV/DEC 2023 en Rootless Living

SAYING GOODBYE IS HARD TO DO. If you haven't heard, the December issue of Rootless Living will be our last issue. It’s been an amazing four-year journey creating 25 issues that have brought us all great joy to produce since 2019. First, let me explain why. When we announced our new sister publication in 2021 called RV Today, we didn't see a lot of crossover from our subscribers. Over the last year, that’s changed. Rootless Living subscribers have either jumped to RV Today or are subscribing to both of our magazines. This meant we were producing two magazines for the same readers. Producing two magazines requires more staff and more print costs. Everything started to fall into place to merge Rootless Living with RV Today. Moving full-time RV living content…

“WE HAVE A lust for travel and love to see and explore different places and experience as much as we can while we’re able to,” said Marco and Kim. Starting as weekend warriors in 2017, the married couple became nomadic in 2022, roaming with their two cats, Cheddar and Elle, in their 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 towing a 2022 Cedar Creek 345IK. Traveling alongside them are their best friends, Grace and Andrew, and their three kids. Both couples sold their houses and hit the road within a month of knowing each other, and they have yet to regret their decision. Marco and Kim said they “have no plans to go back to a ‘normal’ life anytime soon.” They enjoy variety in where they stay, including full-hookup RV parks, Harvest Hosts…

TO LIVE ON the sea is a dream that many of us turn into reality. All ocean lovers are united by the watery adventures we take, the campfires we strike at sunset to cook our catches, and the feeling that life is better, simpler, and richer when we live it within sight of the sea. That’s how we feel after 20 years afloat. We are the Hunter and the Gatherer: David, the ever-hopeful angler; myself, a micro-gardener and forager; and our daughter Maya, who has spent her entire life at sea. We can’t imagine a better way to live, raise a family, and satisfy the adventurers in us. For us, cruising is so much more than sailing. It’s about travel, exploring empty shores, and plunging into new cultures. It’s about…

IT’S UNDENIABLE THAT camping or living in a renovated RV is truly different. As RV renovators, we realize that sounds self-serving, but having traveled in both renovated and unrenovated rigs, we are convinced. Whether you’re weekenders or full-timers, boondocking or resort camping, coming back to an RV that feels like home is magical. Any way you look at it, RV renovation is an investment, and we believe the best way to protect it is by starting with a solid rig. Whether we’re working on a client RV or one we purchased to renovate, our inspection process is extensive. After several failed inspections, we were thrilled to find Betty, a 2010 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 30.5 DBSA, which had been very well cared for and stored indoors. Her age was not…

WE PURCHASED OUR fifth wheel five years ago with the intention of living in it, but initially, we were still living in our sticks and bricks home, only camping a few weekends a month and a few weeks a year. The RV was really dark inside—it came with light brown walls, and dark brown trim, valances, furniture, and cabinets. At the time we didn’t mind, because it was just our vacation home. But when we were ready to sell the house and live in our RV full time, I knew it was time to start renovating. I wanted it to be light and bright, and I really wanted it to feel like home. After selling our house and moving in, we were stationary for a year before we started traveling,…

AS WINTER’S ICY grip spreads across much of North America, a vibrant and intrepid community of full-time RVers finds solace and adventure in the sun-soaked landscapes of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. This enchanting region beckons with its warm climate, breathtaking vistas, and rich cultural experiences. From the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean to the tranquil Sea of Cortez, Baja California’s allure lies not only in its idyllic beaches and scenic wonders, but also in the tight-knit community of fellow full-time RVers who travel there for unforgettable journeys. AUBREY & JASON @barelysqueakinby AUBREY AND JASON headed south to Baja California after two years of traveling the United States full time. When asked about their inspiration to start RVing in Baja California, AuBrey and Jason said, “We wanted to stretch our…

Buffalo Gap National Grassland Conata Township, SD 43.89309, -102.22897 I was completing my final military move and had my truck camper and transport trailer loaded to capacity as I made my way from Montana to my new home in West Virginia. I had planned to stop at national parks along the way, and this boondocking spot, located right outside Badlands National Park, was extremely convenient. The area is designated for boondockers and is first come, first served. There are several pull offs that overlook the cliff. I got there early in the evening in July, and there were still plenty of spots available. The road is dirt, so be careful if it has rained. Otherwise, it is traversable by all types of RVs, but you should take your time and…

WHEN MY HUSBAND, Tim, and I moved to our farm, I embarked on a whole new cooking experience. We put in a garden, and I started canning, making jelly and pickles. I cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and my love for baking became an obsession. My farm kitchen was set up with everything I needed and then some. I went grocery shopping once a month, and I had two pantries and a large freezer to accommodate my storage needs. Then I had an opportunity to start publishing cook-books, which allowed me to explore our family recipes and create new ones. It was also a great excuse to throw tasting parties for family and friends. Then one day, we started talking about selling the farm, buying an RV, and…

IF THERE’S ONE thing you want to evoke when you walk into your RV, it’s the feeling of home. The smell of your favorite meal on the stove, a picture of your latest travel adventures, and the comfort of a throw blanket laid across a couch are all small things that can conjure that feeling. Decorating and designing any space can feel overwhelming. The big question is always, “Where do I start?” Luckily, determining where to start can be as simple as figuring out what home feels like for you and your family. We’re all moved by different emotions, and most tie back to our senses. This is why a certain scent or song can instantly make us think of a specific place or time. We are centered by what…

MY HUSBAND, CHRIS, and I have been traveling full time throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the past year and a half. We came into this nomadic lifestyle for respite; a retreat from the rat race. We were both workaholics, often juggling many projects at once on top of each running our own business, and we had become increasingly aware of how our lifestyle was affecting our mental and physical health. The idea of selling everything and moving into a camper to travel seemed like a pipe dream, but the more we explored what it would take, the more feasible it became. So we worked very hard to get ourselves into the position where we could actually do it. We renovated the house we’d been living in and…

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THOSE OF US who travel full time like to celebrate certain milestones and bucket list items—things like visiting every state, driving Route 66, and more. One of the biggest celebrations in our community is a Nomadiversary! What is a Nomadiversary? It’s the anniversary of pulling up roots and making the shift to a nomadic lifestyle. We’d like to congratulate everyone on the road, no matter how long it’s been. “Living on the road for the past two years has enabled us to explore so many amazing places, visit family and friends we haven’t seen in years, and meet so many other wonderful people along the way.” MARK AND JOANNE STACY @stacynomadic “We toasted our fourth Nomadiversary with a bottle of great Champagne in Asheville, North Carolina, after a visit to…

I TRAVEL FULL TIME in a fifth wheel with my husband, three of our four kids, two dogs, and a rabbit. While traveling, we are also renovating our RV to match our style and make it feel more like home. We move at a fast pace and are in a different state every two to three weeks, so finding time for renovations while also exploring the area, working, doing school, and living our normal life is a little chaotic. We’ve really had to work on keeping a good balance in order to avoid any burnout. Thankfully, renovation projects make me happy and help me work through the stress that can come from full-time travel. Because we’re traveling so much, we don’t have all of the tools we need to do…

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WHEN WE THINK about the holidays, we think about all the traditions around home decoration, like selecting the perfect tree and hanging the lights. Decorating is a big part of getting into the holiday spirit, and living tiny does not mean you have to skip your traditions or miss out on that holiday feeling. In fact, you might find you enjoy it more than usual, because less really is more! Here are a few helpful tips as we move into the Christmas season, which happens to be my favorite! With a smaller area to decorate, you’ll have more time to truly enjoy the holiday and cultivate meaningful moments. Creating New Traditions I hope you find that small living during the holidays feels better. You can keep traditions alive and…

Forest Service Road 9020D Lake Montezuma, AZ 34.69180, -111.72870 North of Phoenix and off Forest Service Road 618, this entire area has dispersed camping – There are more than 50 sites and pull offs accessible to two-wheel-drive vehicles, and plenty more for four-wheel-drive vehicles. I have a two-wheel drive Ford Transit 350 HD with V6 turbo and my dog, Sunny, and I got in and out without a problem as long as we didn’t go too far from the main service road. Sunny and I also had hundreds of feet between us and the nearest camper. On foot, explore toward Wet Beaver Creek following the dirt road, and you’ll catch a trail that takes you to the creek in a few places. Cross over the creek and explore the trail…