Journals of a Wannabe Van-Lifer
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all of our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
T.S. Eliot
My Story
My Background
2024 was a year of big changes for me. It all started innocently enough but everything was thrown into the blender at the beginning of June. I have been living in my Winnebago Solis Pocket full time since July 2024 and enjoying every minute. I have been terrible about keeping my content here up to date.
How I Got Started
It all started, really, before I even knew what was happening. When I was 8 weeks old my parents loaded 5 kids into the VW bus and drove from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Later, we would spend long weekends in Chicago. As I look back on even older photos I realize travel is embedded in my DNA.
Top Destinations
I love Chicago!! From my youthful excursions with family to later trips with friends and on my own I have always loved visiting the Windy City. I also enjoy trips anywhere I can get away and enjoy the outdoors.