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 Nestled in the outskirts of the quiet town of Mill Valley, in Marin County – which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area’s north bay region, is a wonderful little gem known as Muir Woods. It’s an American National Monument, as well. Named for the 19th century conservation activist John Muir,…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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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