Healthy Sweet Treats Chocolate? Check. Strawberries? Check.  If you’ve never had Hu Kitchen’s dark chocolate gems, you are in for a TREAT without the guilt or symptoms of sugar overload. These chocolate gems have no natural flavors and are made with three simple ingredients. Create a few healthy sweet treats for Galentine’s / Valentine’s Day, for you and those you love! These snacks make a healthier substitute for the usual chocolate and candy favorites.  3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Treats INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES Treats: Strawberries, Bananas, Pretzels,  Raspberr ..read more

  Winter Hiking Essentials If you’re staying close to home and only plan on hiking for a few hours, my Winter Gear Guide is a good place to start. If you’re venturing out in a new area or plan on hiking most of the day, play it safe and add these items to your pack before you head out. Whether you like winter or not, once you get out there and experience the solitude and beauty, you’ll start looking forward to it. You’ll feel comfortable outside and enjoying winter trails using my winter hiking gear guide this essentials list. What’s in your pack?  Energy & Hydration Water Filt ..read more

The leaf peeping party in the U.S. hasn’t wrapped up yet; if you still want to take that Autumn road trip and experience the roads with orange and gold canopies, do it! New England leaves are usually done by the end of October, but parts of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Rockies, and the Sierra Nevadas have blazing orange and red color through November. Here’s a guide to make sure you get to see Mother Nature’s best Fall shows before winter, destinations you should consider adding to your list, and a few places to stay along the way.  All Around the Rockies, Co ..read more

Thank you to Tiny Home Tours for checking out The Megalodon last month! I finally got the time to write up the details to accompany the video. My van, aka ‘The Megalodon,’ is an incredible blend of designers, artisans, craftsmen, makers, and technology. Right now, the van has contributed to living my best life, and I’m thankful for everyone who had a hand in creating something that makes my life on the road easier and more enjoyable. For those of you who are just getting started or are ready to make some changes to your van, overlanding rig, or ‘road trip’ vehicle of choice, I hope you find ..read more

A TON of online articles talk about how to “do life on the road” with a significant other, with kids, full-time, etc. But what about maintaining friendships and family ties with people who won’t be joining your travels on the road?      Sure, I’ll post my adventures on Insta, Facebook, or TikTok (or all three), but that’s one-sided. Of course, my friends and family can check my feed anytime they like; but realistically, we all live busy lives – so how do I connect with them if we aren’t constantly checking each other’s social channels? They don’t post much, or they might not ev ..read more

If you’re like me, you probably can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend than camping with a four-legged friend. Dogs are the best travel companions, and they share my enthusiasm for exploring the world and being out in nature. So if you’ve been on the fence about bringing your dog along with you for an outdoor adventure, I’m here to help! Below are some of my top tips for camping with dogs! Know the area Of course, safety is the primary concern when taking a beloved pet to an unfamiliar environment. Although many national parks encourage campers to bring their dogs to campsites, lodging ..read more

  Winter Hiking? YES YOU CAN!  Your hiking journey can continue through winter if you have the right gear. Take your day hiking routine back with these winter hike essentials. Snow-covered trails are a blast, and the experience is amazing… snow-covered trails, ice dangling from trees, and not a sound on the trail but the crunch of your boots.   Preparation Use my quick checklist as a guide or a refresher before you hit the trails. Click here to shop for most of these items on Amazon. As with ALL hikes, preparation is vital. Like summer, water is a big deal on hiking excur ..read more

Whether you plan on living or traveling in your van, parking it on a Harvest Host site, or storing it for the winter, you MUST take proper precautions and protect it from freezing temperatures in colder climates. Growing up in Florida, I had minimal experience when it came to living in winter weather, let alone living inside a van. Boy, I had a lot to learn. How do I know this? I got a real-life lesson and a huge wake-up call. Don’t make the same mistakes I did; use my tips to make sure winter won’t assault your rig, van, or RV. Tip #1: Protect Your Pipes from Freezing Temperatures When the ..read more

  Fact: People who eat healthy soup regularly tend to have lower body weight, waist circumference, and lower odds of becoming overweight.  But how does that work when Fall temperatures are still hovering in the mid-70’s?   Easy! Room temperature and chilled soup recipes. Please don’t knock it till you try it!  Here are two recipes that are great at any temperature.  Spinach Noodle Soup Why it’s Healthy:  Soba noodles are naturally gluten free (as long as the brand doesn’t use refined wheat flour; most are made with buckwheat flour. Buckwheat flour is n ..read more

Updated September 8, 2023 Overland Expo is filled with unforgettable demos and features that leave everyone with a wish list and must-haves for their next project, and lasting memories. I met so many cool vendors, overland adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts; I can’t wait to start planning my next adventure! From off-road demonstrations, mod vendors, adventure guides, educational workshops and tours, the last two Overland Expo events were PACKED with the overland and outdoor legends, experts, and the companies that support the lifestyle.  I accompanied the Backwoods Adventure Mods team ..read more