Show-Me Vanlife: Journals of a Wannabe Van-Lifer
We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring—perhaps inspired by a vanlife show—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.