San Bruno Mountain

By Rachel Puryear There’s nothing like an awesome panoramic view from the mountaintops. San Bruno Mountain, a short drive south of San Francisco, offers sweeping views of much of the Bay Area on a clear day. It’s a large and popular California state park, but usually doesn’t feel crowded or overrun with people. Instead, despite…

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Q&A: Women Traveling Solo

Rachel Puryear An awesome reader recently requested a post about tips for women (and those perceived as women) traveling solo. This is a great question, which I’ll address in this post. The notion of a woman traveling around alone, in particular, draws lots of reactions from people: the assumption that it’s far too dangerous, that…

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Moab, Utah Road Trip

By Rachel Puryear The southwestern United States region, including Utah; is known for its natural desert scenery that’s as breathtaking and dramatic, as it is otherworldly. Here are the highlights of a recent road trip to Moab, a vibrant town in southeastern Utah, and its surrounding areas: Arches National Park You’ve probably seen iconic images…

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The Loneliest Road in America

By Rachel Puryear If you love to drive but hate traffic and congestion, here’s a drive for a future road trip for you: Highway 50 between (roughly) Sparks, Nevada and Ely, Nevada. (However, Highway 50 from Ely onto Delta, Utah was more sparsely populated than the Nevada part). It’s also dubbed The Loneliest Road in…

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Land’s End in San Francisco

By Rachel Puryear In a northwestern corner of San Francisco is a gorgeous, wooded coastal park – with views that will make you forget your proximity to the big, urban city nearby. You can relax on the beach, explore the ruins of the old bathhouses that used to be there, stroll through the woods, take…

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Gyms are a Boon to Van Life

By Rachel Puryear People mainly think of gyms as places to work out – and certainly, they can help a great deal in improving fitness. However, did you know that a gym membership can also be very helpful if you’re traveling around in a van or RV? Here’s why a gym membership can be a…

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Fun Remote Income Ideas

By Rachel Puryear For the most part, we don’t think of ways we make a living as generally “fun”. However, there are some ways to make money that are enjoyable. And if you want to earn remote income, there are even fun ways to do that. Of course, work is still work, and every job…

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