Sprinting Forward

van-life

  • Coos Bay Oregon

    Hello all!,  Gwyn and I spent a contract in Coos Bay Oregon, working near the coast and the Oregon Dunes.  We spent the weekends camping, exploring the dunes, and taking care of our little Holly girl. It was a tough… Continue reading

  • Harvest Host

    Hello all! After traveling across the country in the van, in my opinion, we found one of the biggest game-changers for campers/van-lifers. There is a subscription called, ‘Harvest Host,’ people can join and (quoted from their site) they have, “…unique,… Continue reading

  • Quick notes about Portland

    Hello all! I’m writing in from a coffee shop here in Portland, Oregon. It seems pretty appropriate since coffee shops and book stores are at every corner of the city. I’ve been in the area for 2 months so far,… Continue reading

  • Raccoon Island

    Hello all!, Gwyn and I went to Raccoon Island last year in Florida off the coast of Miami. I’ve been meaning to mention it, because it was a really fun day trip for us. We drove around 4 hours from… Continue reading

    Raccoon Island

  • Life Updates: Family, Friends, and Adventures in New Jersey

    Hello all!, It’s been a while since I’ve taken some time to sit down and give an update. Gwyn and I have been in New Jersey for 4 months, and we just re-upped our contracts so we can be near… Continue reading

  • 6-Month Sprinter Van Travel Journey: Embracing Adventure and Personal Growth

    Hello all! I’ve made it to 6 months mark of traveling and living in the Sprinter Van. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long, and harder to believe I decided to try it. I always valued security and having… Continue reading

  • Lola

    While we were in the St Petersburg area Gwyn started attending a Filipino Church. She met a family that lived in Hudson, and they opened their home to her whenever she needed to charge the van, eat, or a place… Continue reading

  • Optimizing Van Showers for Comfort and Convenience

    Hello again! I’m not sure how other van lifers manage showering, but there was definitely a learning curve for me. Our van has a built in shower that has a pull out port-o-potty, and doubles as a closet when not… Continue reading