Road Trips, Parks and Places to See, Making a Living Remotely, Van/RV Life, and How Wealth is Built – and Lost
By Rachel Puryear Many people dream of van life, and – true to the name – presume that they’ll need a suitable vehicle to do so. The problem is, not everyone can drive, some people hate to drive, while others might not yet be able to afford a suitable vehicle (and especially in remote areas…
By Rachel Puryear Museums are critically important public educational resources for learning more about the world, and preserving cultural artifacts – and more. Though museum admission fees are well worth it and help support these valuable institutions, not everyone can afford to access them – especially if they’re bringing a whole family along. In order…
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By Rachel Puryear Tucked into a corner of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Peninsula region is the gorgeous, and historic, Filoli estate – with huge gardens, forest trails, and a mansion belonging to the families who used to own Filoli privately. Stroll through serene, shady forests with towering redwood trees. Enjoy browsing colorful flower beds…
By Rachel Puryear If you enjoy taking road trips, you of course appreciate the need to drive carefully and safely. That makes the entire experience much better for you, and others out on the road. Driving safely includes, of course, not driving when you’re too tired and sleepy to pay close attention. You’re excited to…
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…
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…
By Rachel Puryear If you dream of a life with more autonomy and freedom, and the ability to move around as you please, you likely desire the ability to earn remote income. For those who can become online video superstars, or who already belong to a high-earning profession that’s compatible with remote work, that path…
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…
By Rachel Puryear One big issue that van/RV lifers generally need to address before embarking on their big journeys, is how to manage the need for their health care on the road. No matter how healthy you are, or even how careful you are, everyone gets sick or injured at some point – and may…
By Rachel Puryear We all need to make a living, and pay our bills. But for many, a job can be even more than that. It can be a way to live one’s values, and to impact a community – or even the world – in a positive way. Luckily, it’s possible to have it…
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