This is so inspiring, Rebecca! Your cross country adventures sound amazing and I so admire you and your husband for living out your dream. Plus, what a gorgeous kitchen and living space you have - love the pops of orange! Thanks for giving us all a peek.
Thank you so much! We knew when we moved in that we wanted to make it feel like home. We didn't want to feel like we were living in an RV, even though we are of course. :-) Also, since we work from home, we spend a lot of time inside. It was important to us to make whatever changes necessary to create a comfortable space that we would be happy to spend a lot of time in.
Yes, absolutely! We've stopped for the night at rest stops, parking lots, and less-than-stellar campgrounds on our way to somewhere and once we step inside, it doesn't actually matte where we are, we're still home.
Honestly, living in Germany and watching those 60-something couples buy their RVs, drive from one bland parking lot to the next, then settle in for two weeks at a campsite—all just to avoid the "horror" of sleeping in a bed that's not their own or, heaven forbid, using toilet paper that isn't their brand—has always left me scratching my head. I mean, seriously, why would you do that? Miss out on the thrill of new places, new faces, and the occasional questionable local cuisine? But then I read your Q&A @Rebecca Blackwell, and suddenly, I'm like, "Okay, now *this* is an RV life I could get behind!" You make it sound like an actual adventure, not a slow crawl towards comfort-induced oblivion.
It's such a stark contrast to the European scene, especially here in Germany, where wild camping is practically illegal. Meanwhile, you’re out there living it up in wide-open spaces—whether it’s the U.S., Norway, Sweden, or even the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Canada. And let’s be real, the folks I’m talking about? If they do venture out, it’s only as far as Austria because, well, they speak the same language. Or Denmark, for the *silence*. Because, let’s face it, they’re not big on conversation anyway.
Your tales of parking by a canyon's edge or finding quirky grocery stores are what RV life *should* be about—actual experiences, not just dragging your home comforts around like a safety blanket. Thank you for giving me that other picture.
Thank you for this Jay! Our 4 1/2 years in the RV have been filled with adventures - sometimes more than we were looking for! 😂 But mostly we love getting a taste of what it's like to live in so many different places. Also, something I didn't anticipate is that we would make friends all over the country. This has been an unexpected joy of life on the road - some of the people we've met have truly become lifelong friends and we wouldn't have met them any other way. ❤️
I loved this glimpse into your kitchen Rebecca. Thanksgiving in an RV for 30 people?! I just adore everything about your lifestyle. It's such an inspiration.
This is so inspiring, Rebecca! Your cross country adventures sound amazing and I so admire you and your husband for living out your dream. Plus, what a gorgeous kitchen and living space you have - love the pops of orange! Thanks for giving us all a peek.
Life is so short isn't it. We should try to do what we can to live out our dreams.
Thank you so much Betty! Living in an RV isn't for everyone, but it suits us. I am feel grateful nearly every day that we get to do it. ❤️
Absolutely fascinating! And you've worked wonders with that RV - it looks super comfy.
It does look very cosy, doesn't it.
Thank you so much! We knew when we moved in that we wanted to make it feel like home. We didn't want to feel like we were living in an RV, even though we are of course. :-) Also, since we work from home, we spend a lot of time inside. It was important to us to make whatever changes necessary to create a comfortable space that we would be happy to spend a lot of time in.
Oh yes, it's so important to "be home", wherever you are. To know that you're in your own special space, where you can just be yourself.
Yes, absolutely! We've stopped for the night at rest stops, parking lots, and less-than-stellar campgrounds on our way to somewhere and once we step inside, it doesn't actually matte where we are, we're still home.
Honestly, living in Germany and watching those 60-something couples buy their RVs, drive from one bland parking lot to the next, then settle in for two weeks at a campsite—all just to avoid the "horror" of sleeping in a bed that's not their own or, heaven forbid, using toilet paper that isn't their brand—has always left me scratching my head. I mean, seriously, why would you do that? Miss out on the thrill of new places, new faces, and the occasional questionable local cuisine? But then I read your Q&A @Rebecca Blackwell, and suddenly, I'm like, "Okay, now *this* is an RV life I could get behind!" You make it sound like an actual adventure, not a slow crawl towards comfort-induced oblivion.
It's such a stark contrast to the European scene, especially here in Germany, where wild camping is practically illegal. Meanwhile, you’re out there living it up in wide-open spaces—whether it’s the U.S., Norway, Sweden, or even the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Canada. And let’s be real, the folks I’m talking about? If they do venture out, it’s only as far as Austria because, well, they speak the same language. Or Denmark, for the *silence*. Because, let’s face it, they’re not big on conversation anyway.
Your tales of parking by a canyon's edge or finding quirky grocery stores are what RV life *should* be about—actual experiences, not just dragging your home comforts around like a safety blanket. Thank you for giving me that other picture.
Isn't it lovely to read adventurous travels like this, especially if, like me, I will never get to experience travelling in an RV and see such sights.
Most certainly, Lynn, Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for this Jay! Our 4 1/2 years in the RV have been filled with adventures - sometimes more than we were looking for! 😂 But mostly we love getting a taste of what it's like to live in so many different places. Also, something I didn't anticipate is that we would make friends all over the country. This has been an unexpected joy of life on the road - some of the people we've met have truly become lifelong friends and we wouldn't have met them any other way. ❤️
Rebecca,
your words about unexpected friendships on the road stir something deep in me.
I’ve been wondering if I, too, might find connection in the wide, open spaces—
a way to escape the isolation of my small German town.
But right now, healing holds me close.
I’m grounded, not by choice but by need, as I mend old wounds
and navigate a path that keeps me still.
Your journey brings hope, though.
Perhaps one day, when the time is right and the road calls again,
I’ll find that same unexpected joy..
I loved this glimpse into your kitchen Rebecca. Thanksgiving in an RV for 30 people?! I just adore everything about your lifestyle. It's such an inspiration.
Thank you friend! (Just between you and me, the Thanksgiving thing isn’t ever happening again. 😂)
Love your compact kitchen!
Thank you Nina!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! Thank you for sharing, Rebecca and Lynn!
Thank you Lolly!