Answers to many FAQs that I've been asked since moving into to the van.
Author: alongfortherideblog
Road Tunes
Spotify playlist linked below
Re: Bed Set up
I'm tall, like really tall (6'1"), and I still manage to sleep comfortably in a mini-van conversion. Check out the set up below.
“So How Much Did Your Van Cost?”
A question that I am often asked, I thought I'd put together a quick run down of estimated spend on Harry to date: I'm sure there are a number of other items that I purchased, but here's a run down of all the big ticket items that I can remember. Total estimated spend on Harry … Continue reading “So How Much Did Your Van Cost?”
Mother’s Day Camping — Do It!
I went camping with just my mom, Robyn, this weekend and it was so. frickin. fun. If anyone is looking for a mom-friendly* camp site in Washington to spend Mother's Day weekend at, here's a list of fun activities that I suggest you check out! Lake Wenatchee Campground: One of the most popular campgrounds in … Continue reading Mother’s Day Camping — Do It!
Solo Camping Tips
Quick run down of helpful takeaways from my solo camping trip last weekend: Safety: I brought all of this stuff with me out hiking as well Knife (or several) I kept one in my pack, a big one in the van, and a small pocket knife in my pocket at all times Super bright flashlight I'm … Continue reading Solo Camping Tips
3 Thoughts About Wally World Camping
Well, I did it. Harry, Chalupa and I took the first solo trip (aka just me + dog) out into the wild. And it. was. awesome. I played in a volleyball tournament this weekend and decided to drive down early so that I could sleep in (sort of) and not be stressed in the morning … Continue reading 3 Thoughts About Wally World Camping
Robbed
There are few times in my life when I've felt utterly violated, watched and scared (I've had a charmed life, ok?). Being robbed was definitely one of them. I came home from work to find that my locked van had been broken into. I remember thinking "I don't remember taking all the junk out of … Continue reading Robbed
Camping in the rain — not quite as magical as the Don Kelly classic, but still delightful.
Yes, I too am shocked that I made a reference to a movie from the 1950's... Moving right along!
