RLM021 APR/MAY 2023

Rootless Living

For Digital Nomads, By Digital Nomads

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From The Publisher
AS A PUBLISHER, I think it’s so weird that some magazines and blogs are literally starting to use artificial intelligence to write their stories. They would rather have a robot tell their readers how to do something relating to a lifestyle than have
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Featured Nomad
CRAVING A BREAK from the ordinary, Lindsay and AJ made a dramatic lifestyle change and moved into a 2000 GMC Bluebird Skoolie in April 2021. “We have definitely been able to get out of the repetitive, mundane life we were in before, where we would wa
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Dream Build Teaches Important Lesson
DECIDING TO EMBARK on a journey with little to no knowledge of the road ahead can seem naive, or even selfishly irresponsible. But in these moments, we can discover parts of ourselves that are capable of doing what we never thought possible. Learning
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Mishaps & Setbacks: RV Misadventures
@boundlessbronnekes “We knew living in an RV would come with challenges and repairs,” Kestra Bronneke said when reflecting on her family’s travels over the past several months. Many RVers would agree, but still, most don’t prepare themselves for disa
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Organizing Small Spaces
AS A FULL-TIME RVer and a mom to three kids under the age of 7, I take organization seriously. Organization is key in any household, but it’s especially essential if you want to keep your sanity while living in an RV! I truly believe this can make or
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Farming A Life
TOM AND KIM Wynn were living in Newport News, Virginia, when they started going on regular vacations. After years of living on the coast, where he was stationed at the naval base on the Chesapeake Bay, Tom found he liked stretching his sea legs in th
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Off-grid Engine Swap
COURTNEY AND TYLER have been traveling full time in their pop-up truck camper relatively trouble-free for about two years. They’ve seen amazing sights, met incredible people, and, of course, faced a few minor challenges along the way. But their bigge
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The Rise Of Solo Travel
IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING traveling solo in an RV, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, more and more people are choosing to travel this way. For some, the appeal lies in the freedom to wander wherever they please, without being tied to a specific itiner
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The Rise Of Solo Travel
Cass Beach hit the road in 2017 with her dog, Jasper, and cat, Napoleon. Her first rig didn’t hold up, so she stayed in Airbnbs until she purchased an Airstream travel trailer. She recently made the switch to a truck camper, giving her even more free
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Non-digital Nomads
“I WONDER WHAT they do for work.” I remember the thought popping into my mind right after meeting the young, energetic couple staying at the campsite beside ours. It didn’t take long to strike up a conversation and figure it out. They were artists, c
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A Balanced Schedule: Maximizing Time With Careful Planning
STEPPING OUTSIDE MY 16-foot Airstream Bambi, the sun starts to illuminate the sky as a thin fog rolls through the meadow. Long grass gently sways in the breeze. The birds swoop from tree to tree, dancing between the branches as they sing good morning
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5 Jobs You Can Do Anywhere
WORKING REMOTELY HAS become more common than ever, thanks to the evolution of office infrastructure during the pandemic and companies’ success with the movement. Technology for digital nomads is also constantly improving, making it easier to do many
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Fire To Fork: Cooking Over A Flame For A Living
IF YOU HAD told 18-year-old me that I would be making a living cooking over campfires in the wilderness—we Aussies call it the bush—he would have been slightly appalled. (He was such a snob!) Back then, I was on track to become an investment banker a
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Van Travel In The Old West
ON OUR WAY to De Smet, South Dakota to stay the night in a covered wagon at the Ingalls Homestead, ominous clouds swirled, and wind raced us as we pushed to outrun a tornado. I travel with my husband and three dogs in our camper van. Taking on fullti
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Audiobooks For Travel Days
Narrated by: Dion Graham Genre: Childrens Length: 3 hours 56 minutes On a last-minute spring break trip with his grandma, 11-year old Scoob discovers the South through the eyes of his grandma and her travel guide: The Green Book. A fun and educationa
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Must-see Summer Destinations
SUMMER IS THE perfect time to hit the open road in your RV and explore some of America’s most beautiful regions. But with so many incredible places to visit, how do you decide? Here are five of our family’s must-see summer RV destinations that are su
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Kenai Fjords National Park
THIS PAST SUMMER, we spent two and a half incredible months road tripping around Alaska in our home on wheels, and it was hands down the highlight of our three-plus years living on the road. When we return to Alaska, Kenai Fjords National Park will b
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Podcasts For The Drive
Will Be Wild is a new eight-part series about the forces that led to the January 6 insurrection and what comes next. Something was Wrong is an Iris Award-winning true crime docuseries about the discovery, trauma, and recovery from shocking life event
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Boondocking
On the Darling River, New South Wales -32.34972, 142.36888 We learned about this lake from our first road trip to the outback of New South Wales. We love it because it’s remote. There’s no internet reception, and it’s free to camp right next to the l
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Gear Guide
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