chick-a-go
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Hello! I have been following the van dwelling and tiny home movement for years but haven’t posted here before. I have lived in tiny efficiencies and small homes. While growing up, my family had a camper. I loved it. I was always green with envy of my brother’s Boy Scout trips. I have made camping trips and done some hiking. I fantasize about making more trips (via car for now) or even pursuing van-or-RV life longer term. Now, I am being forced to contemplate early retirement for health reasons. This is a difficult reality because I fairly recently (following that devastating recession) made a career change and am not financially prepared for retirement. I may not have much choice about retirement … and I also don’t want to wait until I am too sick to enjoy some “retirement” time. At a minimum, I need a vacation and I have wondered if “van life” might allow me to travel and economize.
One concern I have: I am wondering about access to consistent medical care if I am on the road. This would be a necessity for me. Medical plans now often geographically restrict where one can get medical care (my current plan does) which could greatly constrain travel options. Is anyone aware of a forum that might discuss these concerns? Or have helpful thoughts or suggestions? It’s a complicated topic…
Other notes: I really dislike being cold … or excessively hot… and have a vision of snow-birding. I am currently in the eastern U.S. Since I am stuck here as long as I have my job, I would love to see/read more about east coast/eastern U.S. car-ing/van-ing/RV-ing. I’m a pretty private person so posting makes me feel a little … exposed…
Thanks and happy travels!
One concern I have: I am wondering about access to consistent medical care if I am on the road. This would be a necessity for me. Medical plans now often geographically restrict where one can get medical care (my current plan does) which could greatly constrain travel options. Is anyone aware of a forum that might discuss these concerns? Or have helpful thoughts or suggestions? It’s a complicated topic…
Other notes: I really dislike being cold … or excessively hot… and have a vision of snow-birding. I am currently in the eastern U.S. Since I am stuck here as long as I have my job, I would love to see/read more about east coast/eastern U.S. car-ing/van-ing/RV-ing. I’m a pretty private person so posting makes me feel a little … exposed…
Thanks and happy travels!