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What Do Sailors Keep On Board for Protection? Hundreds Answered: From Guard Dogs to Chuck Norris
We asked hundreds of cruisers what they keep on board for protection — and the answers ranged from dogs and flare guns to condoms…
I’ve Rented Campervans in Europe 3 Times, From 3 Companies. Here’s My Honest Comparison
Three trips, three rental companies — one honest comparison from the driver’s seat, including the one whose toilet cassette failed on us
40+ Ways to Make Money While Living on a Sailboat
Finding a way to fund your cruising life is a top priority for so many cruisers. We’ve rounded up a list of ways to…
Famous Jury-Rigs: 9 Times Sailors MacGyvered Their Way Home
A mast made from a boom, a raft patch that held 33 days, and a lifeboat rebuilt with seal blood: 9 true stories of…
Is It Illegal to Sleep in Your Van in Europe? Wild Camping Rules, Country by Country
Wild camping rules in Europe, country by country — from a van lifer who learned the difference between ‘parked’ and ‘camping’ the practical way.
Renting a Campervan in Europe: Everything I’ve Learned From 3 Trips
I’ve rented campervans in Europe three times, from three different companies. Here’s what it really costs, where you’ll actually sleep, and the mistakes I…
Hi, I’m Kristin Hanes!
I’m a former journalist turned blogger at The Wayward Home. I split my time between a DIY Sprinter van conversion and a sailboat, and I hope to inspire you to live a simpler, more adventurous, alternative lifestyle.
I’ve been living tiny since 2016, when I was laid-off from KGO Radio in San Francisco and had to reinvent my life.
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