Escapees January-February 2024

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RVers’ Sharing Tips, Opinions and Advice from the Road Submissions sent by e-mail can be directed to departmentseditor@escapees.com.

I have been on the road full-time, cruising with my husband and dog, for over two years. To me, this is it. I want to travel forever. But, while I’ve been on the road, I’ve learned that being a nomad can mean a lot of different things. In my social circle, I’m the only one in an RV. My friends have vans, truck campers, and some chose to live in their cars. My friends with vans drive upwards of 400 miles a day, where my husband and I tend to be tortoises, maxing our days at 60 miles. A lot of people I know are in it for the winter sports, while I would rather be a lizard on a rock under the blazing desert sun. Some feel most comfortable boondocking away from the hustle and bustle, while others thrive in RV communities. Despite the different approaches, there is one constant in this lifestyle: community. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Utah, Florida or Arizona. Our community is everywhere, and it is unique. Usually people come together with a shared interest whether that be a

What Does it Mean toBe a Nomad? To me, being a nomad means freedom. It means understanding that it’s about the journey, not the destination. It’s about the people I meet more than the places I visit. To me, it’s about the contrast of waking up in nature, falling asleep under the stars, then parking my 34-foot RV in the middle of a busy city.

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January/February 2024 ESCAPEES Magazine