Travelling big on a tiny budget
One of my greatest challenges as a solo traveler is keeping in touch with folks back home. Whether I'm traveling overseas, or in my own state's national park, making a call isn't always easy. Cell phone networks don't like to share, and none of them have complete coverage in the US, so if you need … Continue reading Call from the mountain, chat from the desert!
Like most Americans who grew up in cities and after the interstate highway system were built, I didn't see many small towns as a child. I did see lots of movies about small towns and the roads that connected them however. I saw sad movies like the Grapes of Wrath, about families moving west to … Continue reading Prius Kicks on Route 66 – Part 1
Most folks become car campers or vehicle dwellers by taking road trips first, and I'm no exception. Having lived and traveled all over the world, I'm always open to work opportunities anywhere in the country, which has resulted in five cross-country trips. Some were a mad dash, driving 10-14 hrs a day to make it … Continue reading Big Road Trip in the Tiny Prius
A few folks out there might think this post is pointless. They live and die by the wet wipe and the sponge bath. Or perhaps they're into not worrying about smelling because they're out in the wild, feeling like Tarzan. Well that's cool if that's your thing. You Tarzan, me Jane. But this Jane has … Continue reading Keeping Clean in the Tiny Prius
Camping and living out of the Prius is an art. It's an endless game of Tetris, where you look for the biggest block that will fit in the smallest empty space. Fortunately for me, I used to know a lot of backpackers that taught me the two key rules of the game: 1) Smaller is … Continue reading Tiny Campgear for the Tiny Prius
First a confession, the Prius really isn't tiny! LOL Yes, it's smaller than an RV, any RV, but that doesn't mean you have to be cramped. The back seats in a Prius fold completely flat, and there is more than six feet from the front seats to the hatch, so unless you're a basketball player, … Continue reading Sleep Like a King in a Tiny Prius
Due to the beauty of the hybrid engine, driving a Prius means you're never really "off the grid", you simply take it with you wherever you go. Here are some essentials that will let you travel near or far, and let you feel like you're still at home! 1) High wattage inverter connected directly to … Continue reading Practical Gear for Tiny Prius Trekking
Have you ever dreamed of being Queen Victoria at the Crystal Palace, comfortably enjoying nature while not actually being exposed to the elements? With these crazy bubble tents, you can! Crystal Palace, London You can connect them to your house, piping heat or cold air, depending on the season. You can dance in the rain, … Continue reading A Crystal Palace for … Anywhere
Artists are driven to create, which inevitable brings the necessity of a place for stuff. First you need a place for your art supplies, and then you need a place to store the art you create. It's a challenge, but by no means impossible to create art while traveling. And if you can embrace the … Continue reading Tiny Art in a Tiny Prius
You don't need a lot of gear when you travel, especially things like tables and chairs. If you're actually living out of a Prius you might want to buy a small, lightweight camp kitchen, but for camping or travel you can get by without it. But if you plan to do a lot of walking … Continue reading Tiny chairs for the tiny Prius
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