Life on the Road
Stories, tips & photos from full-time van life
Van Life Tips & Tricks
What I Wish I’d Known Before Hitting the Road
Road-tested advice on budget builds, finding safe overnight parking, staying warm, and managing water and power — the stuff that actually makes life easier out here.
Van Life with Cats
Yes, You Can Travel Full-Time with a Cat
Harness training, heat safety, litter setups that fit a tiny space, and vet visits on the road — how to keep a cat calm, safe, and happy while home keeps moving.
Van Life for Introverts
Solitude, Quiet, and a Home That Moves
For the ones who recharge alone — finding peaceful, out-of-the-way spots, handling campground small talk, and building a slow, quiet life on the road on your own terms.
Nature Photography
Swainson’s Hawk · Jul 2026
Red-naped Sapsucker · Jul 2026
Thrush (Unconfirmed) · Jul 2026
Pine Siskin Leaping · Jul 2026
Pine Siskin, Sideways · Jul 2026
Fluffed-Up Pine Siskin · Jul 2026
Pine Siskin on a Flower · Jul 2026
Bee Carrying Pollen · Jul 2026
Hummingbird · Jul 2026
Marmot Mother and Pup · Jul 2026
Marmot Pup Close By · Jul 2026
Marmot Pup Alone · Jul 2026

Hi! I’m Tee!
I’m a full-time van dweller, part-time hermit, nature-loving nerd, and unpaid butler to two cats.
I photograph whatever wildlife will tolerate me and write about life in a very small house on wheels.
If you also think people are a lot and mountains are not, you’re in the right place.
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