I’ve attended my fair share of trailer rallies over the past couple of years, so I thought I knew exactly what to expect at this event. For the most part I was right – good food, good friends, and a boatload of great new ideas. Yet there were a few things I was still surprised by, namely the peaceful atmosphere and the picturesque landscape. However, by far the most surprising thing was the single most common word used by all the campers to describe one another: family. Follo

The most difficult challenge of living on the road is by far that of loneliness. Whether you are traveling with a companion or ultimately alone, we all fight this. I’ve spoken in detail regarding the journey of finding peace and contentment within myself – a journey that I did not always enjoy, but always appreciated. Often times, it is when we finally reach this point of peace and stop seeking more, that we find the unexpected – or perhaps the unexpected finds us. Imagine sq

As you all know, I spent the best year of my life living in a tiny T@G teardrop trailer. When the time came to move on, I took Phoenix back home to the nüCamp factory in Sugarcreek, OH and picked up my new Outback T@B, Rocky. While I was visiting, nüCamp was kind enough to give me free reign on their newest 2018 models so I could share with all of you. Join me as I walk through a 2018 Outback T@G Teardrop, my own personal Outback T@B Trailer, and even their newest and largest

The nature of my lifestyle breeds very little downtime to reflect on my experiences. Sometimes it feels like life moves a mile a minute, and if we don’t force ourselves to breath for a minute, we might just wake up 10 years later. This is why I created a ritual each night: whether alone or with others I will share my day’s highlight, lowlight, and grateful. Not only does this force me to reflect more deeply upon each day, but it also makes me more aware throughout the day of

Phoenix passes the torch to Rocky. I often tell people that my life flows like a book. A series of chapters – short stories, really – roughly bound together to create the larger volume of my life. Each week I find myself in a new place, for a new reason, sitting in a new situation. The characters and settings change while I remain. As such, my stories with Phoenix were coming to a close. I am not sad. I will remember each night with fondness as I eagerly pursue new adventures

When people ask me what it’s like to live on the road, I tell them it’s pretty much as they imagine it might be. It’s wonderful, amazing, life-changing, and… difficult. One of the most unexpected hardships I’ve encountered is the difficulty of managing my time with an ever changing day to day routine. I’m my own boss now, and man am I hard to work for! With my new found freedom also came a whole new slew of dreams and desires… leaving very little time to do, well, nothing. Ch

Click here for the Ebay listing! Auction ends: Tues 4/25 8pm CST. Home is where you park it. No truer statement could be said for a nomad – something I am proud to call myself. I cannot deny, however, that it was not the easiest leap of faith to make, and it is a decision that many eager spirits struggle to make. This is perhaps the most difficult video I have made to date. By the end, you will understand that it is not the material of the roof over our head, but rather the l

It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home. It doesn’t matter where you are, or what size your home is. Whether you live alone or surrounded by loved ones. We all need a place to call home – a place to belong. Finding this place is a challenge for those who dare to live outside the norm. In a world of commerce, where the size of your house is expected to reflect the success of your life’s pursuits. How do these brave nomads find a place to center their

People often ask which is my favorite season. “It’s not one of the four, but rather the changing that I love” I reply. Surely I would tire of any one season after too many months, so why would I migrate to create an endless summer? No, give me winter, give me peaceful snowfall! Not only do I adore some of the winter imagery I captured this season, but I also loved the process of capturing them. Winter camping can be harsh. Things freeze that you never thought would freeze. Yo

2016 was a year of challenges that lead to great change, discovery, adventure, and new friendships. 2016 Highlight: Making new friends, both virtual and in real life, who support me and make me strive to be a better person. 2016 Lowlight: Losing Birdsong. 2016 Grateful: To be equipped with the bravery, intelligence, and tenacity it takes to change my life and live in the moment. The Best Bits: 2016 Follow Mandy on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Buy Calendars NuCamp RV | Pri

I am a list keeper. One of my unintentionally longest lists is “lessons I’ve only had to learn once”. I hate adding to this list as it usually implies something has gone terribly wrong. But I’ll admit it is better than adding to its evil step-list, “lessons I never learn”. My amazing cousin Lauren to the rescue! I made the decision to stray from the flock of “snow birds” and spend much of my winter in Colorado. I knew I’d be unable to use my outdoor sink in my T@G during this

I may be 15 years late, but I’ve finally decided to join the world of blogging. I never thought I would be a blogger, but evidence shows this might be a way for me to share the one thing I have been passionately trying to share – inspiration. Many of you have found me through the unfortunate theft of my teardrop camper and home, Birdsong. While I am grateful for the silver lining of countless new friendships, I do not wish to be remembered for – or followed because of – an ev