For lifelong Survivor fan Anne, the chance to hunt for Colorado’s hidden immunity idol was impossible to pass up. From racing out of work to climbing Challenge Hill alongside hundreds of fellow fans, the experience was about far more than winning — it was about passion, community, and never giving up on the dream of one day hearing, “The tribe has spoken.”

A garage sale sounds simple—until you’re the one doing it. From a year of decluttering to a final free-for-all that brought unexpected joy, this one turned out to be a success… even if I never want to do it again.

Sometimes the things we love most don’t disappear all at once—they just quietly slip away. This is a story about picky eating, unexpected favorites, and the return of a drink I never should have taken for granted.

Our National Park journey began with a van, a lockdown, and a need to get out. Years later, Washington State gave us three unforgettable parks — Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades — each wildly different and equally breathtaking.

From my very first post-college job wandering through Minnesota forests in head-to-toe mosquito netting, to years of teaching environmental education, to slowly upgrading from tents to vans to RVs — my relationship with nature has grown and evolved right alongside my life. What started as a summer of learning the names of plants became a lifelong love of the outdoors, and eventually a shared journey with Krissy as we built our own version of “camping” through each new season of life. Now, as we look toward full-time RV living, I’m reflecting on what really matters to me: the non-negotiables, the comforts, the challenges, and the joy of being outside. This is where it started — and where it is now.

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Buying an RV should’ve been simple—but when two people think and decide in completely different ways, “simple” doesn’t exist. From therapy lessons to test drives, Anne shares how she and Krissy learned that communication and compromise matter just as much as floor plans and fuel types.

We grew up believing life was supposed to follow the same script: work hard, save, and only travel once you retire. But a health scare and a lot of reflection reminded us that what matters most is each other, our health, and truly living while we can. For us, that means full-time RV life — slow travel, nature, and experiences over things.

Even though we haven’t been able to travel much this year, we’ve been finding adventure in new ways—through our taste buds! Thanks to a Universal Yums subscription, we’ve “visited” 12 countries in a year with snacks, trivia, and fun surprises. From fried egg potato chips in Spain to pine candies that only I loved, it’s been a delicious journey.

We’re tackling the September Minimalist Challenge—letting go of 930 items this month to prep for full-time RV life. It’s freeing, messy, and a little bittersweet.

Most of the time, Krissy and I want to travel together — it’s why we dream of going full-time in the RV. But every once in a while, a solo trip is just what we need. Mine look like hiking boots and quiet reflection; hers involve hammocks, gadgets, and water views. Here’s how we each “reset and renew” when traveling alone.

Sometimes we plan solo trips on purpose. Other times, work schedules force us to miss our favorite vacations together — and that’s a whole different feeling. Here’s how we handle the FOMO, stay connected, and still make the best of it. 🧳💛 #TravelTogether #CoupleGoals

“Douglas is scared of wind, loud noises, vibrations… and honestly, just existing. Greta is his tiny emotional support sister who somehow makes everything worse. We’ve got three years to figure out how to RV full-time with two anxious dogs and a whole lotta hope. Got tips? We’re all ears—unless there’s thunder.”

A last-minute mountain getaway turned into exactly what we needed. Sometimes it’s not about where you go—it’s about getting away, unplugging from the noise, and being with your favorite person. In this post, I share a weekend full of fire pit laughs, Winnebago mishaps, and the kind of moments that make you grateful for slow mornings and secondhand RVs.