Solo RV Travel from The Netherlands to North America
What’s it like to ship your RV across the ocean to begin a year of adventure? My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Hanneke from the Netherlands. Hanneke shipped her RV from Europe to travel in the US and Canada for a year.
In our interview, we talk about the steps it took to buy and ship an RV to North America from Europe. She shares of the lessons she’s learned and has a lot of advice if you’re thinking of doing the same. She also shares about all the wonder and beauty she’s experienced since being on this trip for about 10 weeks now.
Key Take-Aways About Transporting Your RV Overseas
- For international RV travel, make sure to account for differences in electricity.
- Preparing for a big journey like this, whether across an ocean or even a short vacation trip, there are a lot of things to do to get ready. Break it down into small manageable steps so as not to overwhelm yourself.
- Take the time to get all your ducks in a row, logistically and financially, so you can be present on and introspective on your journey and not have to worry about those things.
- There is nothing wrong with missing your loved ones to pursue your passion.
- If you’re feeling insecure, scared or unsure at any point, reach out to your fellow solo women travelers via our facebook group.
- Loneliness can be part of solo travel. But it’s ok. Expect it. Plan for it.
- Coming from our busy lifestyle, it will probably take some time to learn now to slow down.
- To get the most out of your journey, follow the 222 rule of travel—drive less than 200 miles, arrive by 2pm and stay for 2 nights.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Seabridge Shipping Company
- More about the Geneva Convention on Road Travel
- Hanneke’s blog
- Solo Women RV Website
- Solo Women RV Facebook Page
Solo Women RV theme song is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky
