This is now the third installment of our “Day in the Life” series, where we film everything we do all day so that we can bring you with us! It’s had a surprisingly positive response – which no doubt has to do with our current pandemic and the associated “cabin fever” that has come along with it. I have to be honest, these videos are not worth my time – monetarily speaking, that is. The hours I put into filming and editing in comparison to income… well, let’s just say it’s a l

After releasing our first “Day in the Life” video, we felt so excited to be sharing our raw and true “behind-the-scenes” lives with you! So, of course we made another. This time, after filming a YouTube video, we go on a scavenger hunt that one of our Patreons challenged us to do. It was great to have a purpose to our day, as well as explore some new areas! Watch the video, and see below for links, info and photos! Filming… We began our day with a bit of computer work. After

We receive so many questions everyday that we thought we’d start knocking out the answers on our YouTube channel! We could easily talk for an hour on each individual question, but no one wants that. So instead we will provide you with quick, short answers to get you going in the right direction. We will accompany each video with a blog to provide you with links for further research. Enjoy! Watch our first Viewer Q&A video now! Question #1: Is there an app you can use to find

I know what you’re thinking… first post since August!? Seriously, Mandy!? Well… kind of. Hopefully most of you have been following along with my video blogs either on YouTube or on my Roaming with Rocky website. If not, get after it! But, there is something I have to do only here, on my Mandy Lea Photo Blog. There is no better place for me to post my annual Best Bits of the year! Each year I cull down the best 10-minutes of my entire year.. and boy is it difficult! Each year

Over the last month I have admittedly been a bit preoccupied with a big project: Roaming with Rocky. This is our documentation of driving our T@B from the northernmost point in Alaska, all the way through Mexico. While this project has been consuming the lion’s share of my energy, fear not! I will not let the Mandy Lea Photo Blog suffer! I have been shooting a lot of photographs, taking tons of video, and collecting content to share about my photography. But first – here’s on

I promised you all a big announcement (and no, I’m sorry, it has nothing to do with wedding bells as so many of you have guessed) it’s way more exciting! We are ready for our next BIG adventure! First, check out this video, then read below for more details! Alaska to Mexico #1: North to the Future Now that we are all on the same page, let me answer a few questions… Sponsorship Yes, we do still have to make a living on the road – and so we are beyond grateful to have some amaz

nüCamp RV at the Overland Expo West – a professional trade show for camping and vehicle equipment to get you out and overlanding. While I was walking around the show, I was overwhelmed by all of the options! I had no idea so much was out there! We realized that some of you may not know much about what “Overlanding” is – let alone where to start in choosing a rig! In the pursuit of making life a little easier for you, we put together a basic video listing the different types o

At the end of the day, at the end of the year, and even at the end of our lives, the moments we will be remembering fondly will be the best ones. The very best bits.  And so 3 years ago I began a collection of videos I call my “Best Bits” series. When I have a particular adventure or period of my life I want to remember, I make myself a video to look back on. While I hope to share the good vibes of these videos with as many folks as possible, at the core of it, I really make

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

It’s okay. Go ahead. I won’t be offended. Ask. “Mandy, how do you afford to live on the road?” Well, I’m glad you asked. It’s about time I spelled out my master plan for everyone. For without a goal, how can we measure our success? “Show people things they don’t normally get to see, to inspire them to do things they wouldn’t normally do.” Wealth and success come in many forms. As humans, our perspective and definition of these words is completely under our control, which give