How do you find attractions and things to do along your travel route when you’re planning a big road trip or RV trip? There are interesting things to see at all across America and Canada, but if you don’t know where they are, how will you find those fun things to do along your RV…
Is it Safe for Women to RV or Camp Alone? When I tell people that I camp and RV alone, one of their first questions is usually about safety. How do you stay safe as a woman camping alone? My safety as a solo RVer is not something that I worry a lot about now,…
Review of Wonolo—App for Finding Work I recently did a series of podcasts about all the different ways to earn money as a full or part-time RVer or vanlifer. I interviewed some experts in the field of remote work, work camping and staring a business that you can do on the road. Recently I found…
General Solar Overview for RVs &Vans Courtesy of Nathalie and Lillie of Moving Oasis Vans Thinking about upgrading to solar or getting solar for your RV or van, but don’t know where to start? How much solar do you need for RV or vanlife? How does solar work for RV or vanlife? What are the…
Should Solo Women Stay at Rest Areas? After a long day of driving, sometimes you just want a place to pull over and sleep. As a solo woman RVer or vanlifer you might be wondering, can you sleep legally at a rest area? And, most importantly, is it safe to stay overnight at a rest…
We had a few warm days here in Portland and I de-winterized my RV, made a few small repairs and headed for a few nights of February camping on the Oregon coast. I wanted to shake things out and check and make sure everything is working as it should before I head out for a…
Monday I said goodbye to my very best friend. Olive was born on Barack Obama’s first inauguration day. At that time, we were filled with so much hope for a more peaceful and just world. I wanted her name to reflect that. I chose Olive—a symbol of peace, the olive branch. It was a great…
There’s nothing quite like foraging for your own dinner when camping. One of my favorite campgrounds in Oregon is also one of the best places to go clamming for delicious Pacific Razor clams. In December 2021, I went clamming for the very first time on the Oregon Coast. Even though I’ve lived in Oregon for…
Looking for a gift for a woman who loves to camp, especially solo? I created a Solo Woman Camper Gift Guide based on things that I love. I own and use all these things (with the exception of the Garmin) when I am traveling. These are gifts I think my fellow solo women RVers, campers…
One of my favorite things is seeing live music. When I first got Squeaky, I imagined a big part of my adventures would be traveling to music festivals. Due to Covid and a few other factors, that hasn’t really happened, but this month I finally got to make that happen. I’d heard about the Sisters…