A solo female traveler in a converted van with her puppy – living on the road can be incredible

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Hi! I’m Sydney. I’m traveling around the US in a van I turned into a home, with my dog, Ella. Living on the road is amazing but can be a bit scary to start.

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Before I started living in my van, the summer of 2017 was a big change for me. I worked over 70 hours a week at a restaurant with a really mean boss. I felt like just another person there to fill in where needed.

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I also managed events for the restaurant and a nearby hotel. It paid well, but it was very tough emotionally. At the same time, I was finishing my last year of college and really looking for a way out.

I was so stressed and needed a change. After I graduated, I left Chicago and went back to my parents’ house in Indiana to figure out my next steps.

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That’s when I discovered van life on social media, and I knew it was the right choice for me. It was perfect because I’ve always loved to travel and dreamed of doing it all the time.

I was tired of saving my money only to spend it on a short two-week vacation, then returning to the same old work routine.

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So, I found a van online and some family friends agreed to help me fix it up. That’s when I started building my dream home on wheels, and I’ve never looked back!

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Now, I help others start their own adventures in full-time travel, living on the road, finding remote work, or anything else they need to get going. If you’re ready to make the jump but feel scared or need some advice, I’m here to help!

You can follow me on Instagram at Sydney Ferbrache or visit my website.

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