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Free Camping Is Disappearing In the U.S.: Every Closure and Ban We’re Tracking (2026)
Free camping is disappearing from some of America’s favorite public lands. Here’s the running list of closures, why they’re happening, and where you can…
I Live Alone in a Minivan. Solo Van Life Isn’t Cheaper. Here’s What I Actually Pay
Solo van life isn’t half-price van life. Tax professional and full-time vanlifer Catina Borgmann breaks down her real monthly budget — and the almost-$400-a-month…
Internet at Sea: The Exact Setup Cruisers Use to Stay Connected Even Mid-Ocean
How do cruisers get internet at sea? From local SIMs and marina Wi-Fi to Starlink and satellite messengers, here’s the full connectivity playbook.
11 Things Cruisers Say That Baffle Everyone Else
Cruisers have a language all their own. From “on the hook” to “blowing up the dink,” here’s some of the strangest boat-life phrases.
I’ve Been Living in Vans for 8 Years. Here’s How I Get WiFi on the Road
My internet setup comes down to one rule: never depend on one connection. Here’s exactly what I use and what it costs.
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…
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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