RLM024 OCT/NOV 2023

Rootless Living

For Digital Nomads, By Digital Nomads

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From The Publisher
HAVE YOU EVER HAD NEWS that makes you so excited and sad simultaneously? That’s what this publisher letter will be for me. This is issue 24 of Rootless Living, and issue 25 --our December 1, 2023 --issue will be our last issue of Rootless Living maga
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Editorial
As each issue of Rootless Living comes together, an organic theme tends to arise. In this issue, we explore the impacts of living small, including principles of slow travel and stoicism, strategies from a mental health professional for preparing to d
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A Magazine for RVers by RVers
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Contributors
Tal Nimrodi Ori Haberman-Browns Gretchen Watson Megan Price Adam and Chelsea Gibson Tiffany Mitchell Gwen Ram Jayne Nell Brandyn Shoemaker Lauren Lynass Amanda Pelser Matt and Laurie DuShane Amy Rupp Josh Fuss Roxanne and Gary Brooks Xiomara Romero H
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Featured Nomad
“I WANT TO encourage anyone who has dreamed about this lifestyle to try it!” This is what full-time nomad Tiffany Mitchell says when it comes to RVing. In 2021, she and her husband, Steve, packed their belongings into their 2018 Winnebago View 24D an
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Slow Travel
MANY FAMILIES START their full-time travel with a one-to two-year mission to see all the places and do all the things. We figured out rather quickly that this wasn’t going to work for us, and that our family would thrive best if we moved at a slower
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Sailing vs. RVing
ARE YOU CONSIDERING a nomadic life, either on the road or by sea? We began our rootless lifestyle on a sailboat before transitioning to an RV. Both offer adventure and freedom, and both have unique pros and cons. I will never forget splash day, when
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Stationary Skoolie
WHEN I MOVED to North Carolina from Iowa, I knew to expect a big change in the cost of living. In Iowa, I was renting a two-bedroom house for $750 a month. In Asheville, you would be hard pressed to find a studio or 1-bedroom for less than $1,400. Du
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“Last Time” thinking
STOICISM IS A philosophy emphasizing the importance of self-control, wisdom, and resilience in adversity. Stoics believe the key to a happy life is not pursuing pleasure or avoiding pain, but cultivating tranquility and inner peace. They also believe
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RV LIFESTYLE FACE-OFF PART TIMING & STATIONARY
WITH HOUSING COSTS increasing and people realizing that they can live with very little, many people are transitioning to more minimalist living arrangements. But even among alternative-lifestyle enthusiasts, there is a whole spectrum of people doing
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Full-time traveling
SINCE 2019, MY husband, Jake, and I have been living our wildest dreams as full-time RV travelers. It all started with a 16-foot cargo trailer that we self-converted into our very own tiny home on wheels. We spent a summer building it out, then hit t
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Careers On The Road
“Workamping and farm life—Matt drives a semi from field to elevator and runs loads for 16-plus hours a day.” “We work seasonal jobs in national parks, and sometimes for the park service and the concessionaires. Here we are as seasonal interpretation
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Sip Tap Tow
TRAVELING HAS ALWAYS been one of our great loves. My husband, Gary, and I both worked full-time jobs, so traveling meant requesting time off, booking a plane ride, and sad goodbyes when dropping off our fur babies at the dog hotel. That all changed w
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Professional Organizers GO MOBILE
AFTER TRAVELING THE world for 22 years serving in the United States military, we decided to buy an RV and continue traveling to all the states this beautiful country has to offer. I travel with my husband, Frank, and our small dog, Scooter, in a 27-f
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Money Management
MANAGING MONEY WHILE living on the road is a hot topic that everyone wonders about, and for good reason. How much does it cost? How can I save money? How can I make money? These are all valid questions that often come with rather broad and ambiguous
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How to Let Go
THE NUMBER ONE question my partner and I received after telling our loved ones we planned to give up our lease in Denver and begin living nomadically was, “What about all of your stuff?” Over and over again, we got a version of this question. We lau
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Kidnapped By A Mexican Horse
WE WALKED THROUGH the border patrol office and began our spontaneous crossing from Texas to Mexico. I carried our 4-year-old, Emilia, on my back, and my husband, Adam, had our 1-year-old, Pepper, in the baby backpack. “It’s really muddy out there,” t
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Boondocking Made Easy
I’M FROM MICHIGAN and my husband is from Florida, so we ended up becoming snowbirds decades earlier than most! Before selling our home in Michigan and going full time, we had our usual overnight stops along the 1,300-mile route—mostly campgrounds rig
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VALLEY of FIRE STATE PARK
ARE YOU LOOKING for a desert escape that will leave you breathless? Look no further than Valley of Fire State Park, a mesmerizing wonderland just an hour away from the glittering lights and bustling city of Las Vegas. This place is more than epic. We
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Visiting HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK
MOST NATIONAL PARKS are known for being an escape from civilization, but Hot Springs National Park is a bit unique. Located right in the town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, this park has historic buildings, a brewery, mountainous scenery, geothermal featu
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Let’s Celebrate!
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
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Podcasts For The Drive
Real-life experiences told by guests that include reformed gangsters, comedians, actors, athletes, porn stars, politicians, and more. Shining light on true crime cases with a common theme—these killers are more alike than we think. Jay Shetty’s purpo
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Boondocking
37.15621, -113.25904 Some of the most beautiful boondocking in southern Utah is just 30 minutes from Zion National Park. Situated within the JEM Trail circuit, you can take your pick from hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, or just set your c
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Gear Guide
https://amzn.to/4338T0p Part of the National Parks Collection, this blanket will keep you warm and cozy when temperatures drop. The insulation is made from 100% recycled materials, and the attached cape clip allows you to wear your blanket hands free

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