Travel Lifestyle

UPDATED 2022 EDITION When my husband and I started full-time RVing, we knew nothing about RV living. We made it up as we traveled to all fifty states, constantly googling things like "how to RV" and "what is boondocking?" Meanwhile, we flooded the bathroom, took ice-cold showers, and got stuck in the mud. Now, we've been full-timing for nearly six years and we've learned the ins and outs of RVing America. In this guide, I answer all of the most common questions we receive about RV living, from how to choose the right RV to how we get mail on the road, to how to find free camping. This guide...

Want more freedom and travel in your life? Read on to discover an increasingly popular lifestyle that’s surprisingly affordable. Despite what you might think, the RV lifestyle isn’t just for the wealthy or the retired. While it’s an alternative living arrangement, you can still continue to work, have a place to come home to every night, and raise a family. The RV Lifestyle Manual helps you see if this is for you, get everything up and running, and plan while on the road.

THE 9-MONTH ESCAPE PLAN: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE DREAMING OF A DIFFERENT LIFE Looking for the perfect gift for a young adventurer, frustrated 9-to-5er, recent graduate, or someone who’s just plain tired of the hamster wheel? Give them something better than socks or self-help clichés — give them a blueprint for freedom. ⏳ Feeling stuck? 💸 Struggling to save? ✈️ Dreaming of travel but don’t know where to start? You don’t need to be rich. You don’t need to be lucky. You just need a plan. The 9-Month Escape Plan is a tactical, no-BS guide that shows you how to: ✅ Save ...

Find joy and fulfillment in retirement, even if you’re unsure where to begin! Are you wondering how to make the most of your newfound freedom? Whether you’re looking for purpose, adventure, or ways to stay active, this guide offers endless ideas for crafting a life filled with excitement, engagement, and connection.

Not all who wander are lost! Digital Nomads For Dummies answers all your questions about living and working away from home, short term or long term. Become a globetrotter or just trot around your home country, with the help of experienced digital nomad Kristin Wilson.

What do you do when everyone around you is embracing parenthood or focused on their careers, and you're not sure either path is right for you? Lisa Jansen decided to find out. At 33, Lisa had everything she ever wanted; A successful career in marketing, amazing friends, and the great outdoors of New Zealand as her playground. She was happy. Until one day, doubts started creeping in, and Lisa found herself at a crossroads. Unsure about whether she wants to embrace a career-focused life or follow in her friends' footsteps and start a family, she began to wonder what else there is. Desperate ...

What would your life look like if you didn’t have to depend on a car every day? Imagine saving hundreds of dollars a month, cutting your commute stress in half, and reconnecting with your neighborhood - all while living more sustainably. In Life Without a Car, author Drew Harlan offers a refreshing, realistic guide to reducing car dependence without giving up convenience, comfort, or freedom. This is not a book about going “off the grid.” It’s about making smarter, simpler choices that help you spend less, move more, and live better. Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or ...

Join bestselling author Ivanka on a journey through the heart of Italy. From the cobblestone streets of Rome to the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany, Ivanka and her Principe Azzurro (Prince Charming) navigate the joys and challenges of Italian life. With humor, warmth, and an unwavering passion for la dolce vita, she invites readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Italian life, discovering that being Italian is more than you think—it’s family! Ivanka opens the door to the vibrant, sometimes chaotic, and always heartfelt world of Italian family life. With vivid ...

Most people chase freedom by earning more money, yet stay trapped in one place to make it. The Portable Paycheck flips that equation. This book reveals how to design income that moves wherever you do—turning geography from a limitation into leverage. You’ll discover how remote work, freelancing, and online ownership form the new foundation of independence. Each chapter guides you through practical frameworks: building systems that run across borders, creating mobile income ecosystems, and mastering the discipline that sustains freedom without walls. Rather than romanticizing travel, ...

** Amazon Number One Best Seller ** In the middle of a dreary drawn out English winter, Mark Harrison and his wife Vivien suddenly took stock of their lives and decided it was time for a change. Ten months later they had resigned from their jobs, sold their house in leafy Surrey and moved to a new home in the mountains inland from Spain’s Costa Blanca. This is the story of how they got there and how they fared in their new surroundings. I want to live in Spain will make you laugh at their innocence and cry at their misfortunes. It is essential reading for anyone who has ever dreamed of ...

Feeling dissatisfied with her office job and her “stationary home,” in 2016 Noami Grevemberg took a bold step. She quit her job, sold her belongings, and set out in her 1985 VW Vanagon to pursue a life of simplicity and travel with her husband and German Shepherd by her side. In her years living fulltime on the road, Noami has become an expert in the many aspects of vanlife. In her book Living the Vanlife, she digs into all aspects of the lifestyle, from getting over the uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty, to creating a sustainable, thriving life of adventure.

Living the RV lifestyle is not for everyone. But for all those folks that yearn for the freedom of the open road, the fun of exploring new places and the family atmosphere shared by RVers everywhere, RV life is a great life. This book is meant to be an aid for those with anxious but wobbling thoughts bouncing back-and-forth between RV full time, not full time, maybe part time now, full time someday or maybe never. This torturous muddling usually dwells on some serious key lifestyle questions such as… 1. Can I really give up my bricks-and-sticks home? 2. Can I live in a smaller space? 3. ...

In 2025, van life isn’t what it used to be — it’s smarter, more connected, and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re dreaming of a retirement filled with road trips or looking to live simply and affordably, Traveling Free and Easy (They Laughed When I Said I Was Going to Retire and Live in My Van) is your complete guide to making it happen without draining your savings. Author Steven Doornbos blends practical tips, real-world stories, and a dash of humor to walk you through every stage of the journey — from choosing and outfitting your van to living comfortably on less than $...

Bestselling Author – Embrace the Italian vibe! Watch 'You Want to Fa' l'italiano' and feel the magic of Italy in every beat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpNv1PHlQxI&ab_channel=DavidandIvankaDiFelice On arriving in Italy, we made the same mistake other foreigners make: we compared how things were done in Canada with how things were done here. Although we admired the inimitable beauty of Italy, its infamous bureaucracy and other inconveniences annoyed us. The list of culture shocks was long. And, naturally, the way we did things back home was superior. I am not quite sure when it ...

Bestselling Author Ivanka Di Felice serves up a fresh batch of adventures in her cherished Tuscany. With a sprinkle of wit and a lot of affection, she introduces us to a vibrant array of characters, including her spirited elderly father who adds his own unique flavor to the mix. From amusing encounters with locals to humorous mishaps in everyday life, Di Felice's tales whisk us away to the very essence of Italian charm. Come along on the escapades as we venture inside Tuscan villas, lend a hand in olive-picking, and luxuriate in the revitalizing waters of thermal baths. Journey through the ...

Learn how to travel the world on a budget or social security. Retirees, long-stay travelers, and digital nomads learn how to stay safe, warm, and comfortable while fulfilling your dream of traveling the world. Thousands of baby boomers and ex-pats are already living the Airbnb Lifestyle, and you can too. Thanks to technology, you now have the tools to travel the entire world on a limited budget or social security. We know it's true because the people who wrote this eBook are doing just that, traveling the world slowly, staying in each destination for at least 30 days and no more than six ...

The Ultimate Van Life Guide for Passive Income Do you dream of a life on the road, away from the monotony and obligations of conventional living? Do you yearn for the freedom to travel whenever and wherever you want, and yet secure your financial stability? If so, "The Ultimate Van Life Guide for Passive Income" is the perfect read for you. In this comprehensive and practical guide, you will learn the ins and outs of creating a passive income stream that will not only support your adventures but also lead you to true financial independence. The book shatters the common misconception that ...

The Underground Guide to Modern Nomadism By Zeamie Emanuel Are you ready to break free from the system and live on your terms? The Underground Guide to Modern Nomadism is your blueprint for a radically free lifestyle—one that blends digital independence, extreme minimalism, and off-grid resilience into a practical, powerful way of life. Whether you’re dreaming of vanlife, backpacking the world with a laptop, or building a tiny off-grid homestead, this guide gives you everything you need to thrive outside the conventional grid. Packed with real-world strategies, gear tips, income models,...

New to the RVing Lifestyle and Looking for a Guidebook to Help You Navigate Through all the Basics? Margo Armstrong with 26 years living the RV lifestyle gives you road-proven helpful tips. In her eBook, the print version, or now the audio version, the information is gathered from years of experience, not just a few weeks or even a couple of years on the road. Updated April 2025! There are no limits now as you can travel to an adventure or make one up where you are. Travel to new places or revisit favorite haunts, wherever your heart leads you. Stay in one destination for week, a month, or ...

Can you imagine painting without Leonardo, opera without Verdi, fashion without Armani, food without the signature tastes of pasta, gelato, and pizza? The first universities, first banks, first public libraries? All Italian. New York Times best-selling author Dianne Hales attributes these landmark achievements to la passione italiana, a primal force that stems from an insatiable hunger to discover and create; to love and live with every fiber of one's being.