The dream that refuse to die

[Lalyly]

I contemplate the nomad life since I was a teenager, I guess... After moving from Europe to US, I found so many people w/ the same desire to travel and move around, that made me realize I'm not mad. 
I can't "afford" to live the dream of being nomadic, because I have a family and they don't share my passion for traveling. But I would try to travel by myself for shorter or longer trips. 
I feel in love with vans and their mobility and capability to park almost everywhere. We visited Grand Canyon area this summer and I've seen a lot of class B RVs. I liked Roadtreks but they are too expensive for what I need. So I'm currently dreaming of a conversion van or small camper van.

 

[bigsallysmom]

Welcome to the forum. Short trips are certainly better than no trips. And just think of all the good practice you can get in.

 

[cyndi]

Welcome to the CRVL forums, Lalyly! we're more than happyto encourage your dreams. You might find your family catches the bug as you move forward. I have two sisters that now dream of a mobile life

To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard Lalyly!
How do you pronounce that?

 

[Lalyly]

Thank you! I like the aliveness of this forum, it's great.
Cyndi, we had so many discussions and so many trips. They like the trips, but not as a lifestyle, even if we had great times exploring different cities (in Europe and US), castles, forests, rivers, mountains, you name it... They believe in a classical society as a must (school, neighborhood, house, ... routine and "safety").
Popeye, I pronounce it: La (as in La-la-land) & Lili (as in lily of the valley)

 

[rvpopeye]

Thank you Lalyly of Lavalley !
I think even I can remember that....

 

[eDJ_]

Welcome to the CRVL Forum  

You don't have to be a full timer living in a Van.  If you can just get a used Cargo Van and clean it up and plywood the floor, lay carpet on it,  set up some bedding,  and build a small kitchenette,  then you can have a week end escape camper to take to the nearest Park, Lake, or Recreation Area.

It may only be taking it to a municipal event where there are fireworks to watch.  But it can be a  low cost RV
for the time being.

If you want to see how I did mine check out my sites below.

All the best !