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I Built My Own Camper Van for Under $3,000. Here’s How I Did It

PHOTO: Geena Truman

Geena Truman | March 1, 2021

Interested in vanlife? Here’s what it’s like building your cozy camper van.

Vanlife. By now we’ve all heard of it. It was the hottest travel trend of 2020 and, likely, 2021. But unless you have the budget to burn on a ready-made camper van, getting your vehicle road-ready is a lot of work.

Vanlife had been a notion in the back of my mind ever since I scrolled past my first Westfalia pic on Instagram. I envisioned sleeping comfortably under the stars in national parks and the freedom of the open road. But finding the time (and space in my teeny-tiny neighborhood) to search for and convert a van seemed impossible.

Source: I Built My Own Camper Van for Under $3,000. Here’s How I Did It

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My Family Has Traveled In An RV For 6 Months, And It’s Changed How We See America | HuffPost

Courtesy of Kelly Burch The family’s RV in Grand Canyon National Park on New Year’s Day 2021.
Courtesy of Kelly Burch The family’s RV in Grand Canyon National Park on New Year’s Day 2021.

“I had assumptions about which parts of the country are best and worst. But actually getting to see those places has shattered my ideas.”

It was after bedtime, but I couldn’t bring myself to call my daughters into our camper. Occasional bursts of giggles and beams from a flashlight told me they were fine. Our RV was parked at an alpaca ranch in Montana, and my girls were scaling hay bales and chasing barn cats with two Black sisters from Chicago and a gaggle of Mormon brothers who lived on the farm.

This moment — watching my kids explore new cultures, places and experiences — was exactly what I envisioned when, months earlier, I had decided to pack up my family and leave our rural New Hampshire home for an open-ended road trip around America.

Source: My Family Has Traveled In An RV For 6 Months, And It’s Changed How We See America | HuffPost

Food & Drink, Pleasures, Travel

10 Best Resorts in Maui | Condé Nast Traveler

Courtesy Montage Hotels
Courtesy Montage Hotels

The possibilities are endless, but we narrowed it down.
By Juliana ShallcrossFebruary 24, 2021

Picking a resort in Maui is a choose your own adventure story. Want to spend your days at the pool with a quick dip into the ocean before heading to the spa? Any of the luxury resorts in Wailea can accommodate that. Bringing the kids and need a full kitchen? Several resorts in Kaanapali cater to families that need the extra space but still want a pool and beach scene. The possibilities are endless, although your budget might not be; then again, your priorities might be accommodating a group, or finding an excellent spa. No matter what you’re looking for on this trip, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our list of the best resorts in Maui.

Source: 10 Best Resorts in Maui | Condé Nast Traveler

Science & Health, Travel

How to plan for summer travel in 2021 – The Washington Post

(iStock/ Washington Post illustration)
(iStock/ Washington Post illustration)
While we may be traveling this summer, it won’t be the “old normal.” Here are travel experts’ predictions.
By Natalie B. Compton

February 24

After a particularly brutal winter in isolation, summer travel dreams feel like a glimmer of hope shimmering on the distant horizon.

Source: How to plan for summer travel in 2021 – The Washington Post

Food & Drink, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pleasures, Travel

Nevada Road Trips | Scenic Drives in Nevada | Travel Nevada

Pick a Nevada Road Trip if you are looking for great American road trip ideas. Nevada’s scenic drives and byways offer unmatched views and welcoming locals. Plan a Nevada road trip today!

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Source: Nevada Road Trips | Scenic Drives in Nevada | Travel Nevada

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