Tag: travel
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You Asked, I’m Answering | Solo Travel, Money & Life After Van Life
What is it really like traveling solo as a woman? How do I make money on the road? Why did I sell my dream campervan after just one year of full-time van life? You asked, and I’m answering! In today’s video, I’m sitting down with Blaze to answer some of your questions about solo female…
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I Planned a $1,500 Road Trip. It Cost Me $5,875.
I thought I could spend six to eight weeks exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in my Toyota 4Runner for about $1,500. The actual cost? $5,875. 😳 What started as a budget-friendly adventure with Blaze turned into a much more expensive lesson in trip planning, camping gear, and knowing when it’s time to change plans. In this…
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After 2 Weeks Living Out of My 4Runner, I Was Done.
After weeks of living and working out of my 4Runner, I was tired. Tired of constantly packing and unpacking, tired of searching for places to camp, tired of the mosquitoes—and honestly, ready to go home. But I still had one very important reason for being in Michigan: a family reunion in the Upper Peninsula. So…
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We finally made it to Michigan. Then things got complicated.
We finally made it to Michigan! After weeks of planning, preparing the 4Runner, and a few unexpected delays along the way, Blaze and I finally get the kind of adventure I came here for. We spend Memorial Day weekend car camping at Ludington State Park, explore some beautiful trails along Lake Michigan, and take on…
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I Planned the Perfect Road Trip, Then Everything Changed
I spent weeks planning the beginning of this road trip—researching trails, forest roads, campsites, overlooks, and all the places Blaze and I wanted to explore on our way to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Turns out, the trip had other plans. After days of delays and last-minute 4Runner prep, Blaze and I are finally on the road.…
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Ready or Not… We’re Leaving
I’ve been trying to leave for Michigan for days… and somehow, I’m still here. 😂 After months of planning, weeks of preparing the 4Runner, delayed parts, missing hardware, and one missed departure date, I’ve reached the point where I just need to GO. There are still a few hours of work to finish, groceries to…
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I Fixed Everything That Frustrated Me About My Car Camping Setup
In this video, I walk through every modification, why I made it, how much it cost, and whether I think it was actually worth the investment. Whether you’re building an overlanding rig, planning a long road trip, camping out of your SUV, or simply looking for practical 4Runner ideas, I hope my experience helps you…
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I Have No Idea What I’m Doing… So I Built This Anyway
I’ve never built a drawer before. During the van build, I helped my dad with cabinet building and woodworking projects, but I was always the assistant. This is the first piece of furniture I’ve ever built completely on my own… and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. After traveling out west last…
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Turning my 4Runner into an Adventure Vehicle
This video is part of my 4Runner build series as I prepare for longer adventures with Blaze. This isn’t really just about installing a roof rack. It’s about building toward something bigger. After spending a year traveling in my self-converted Ford Transit camper van, I learned that eventually you stop building for aesthetics and start…
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The Skills That Changed My Life | 4Runner Side Step Install
For years, I dreamed about building a van and living on the road full-time… but I almost didn’t do it because I didn’t think I had the skills, tools, or knowledge to make it happen. In this video, I’m installing side steps on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner while reflecting on everything my parents — especially…