-
Continue reading →: A Series of FirstsAs of yesterday, I am 75% of the way through my gap year. It has both flown by and lasted forever. The first quarter was a contraction–selling, donating, tossing all of my furniture and belongings until I could fit into a single carload of boxes, deposited in my sister’s basement,…
-
Continue reading →: It’s Van O’Clock!The van project is officially underway. Last Sunday I stopped by my parents’ house for one last visit before heading south, then spent one night at my sister’s house in Connecticut where I went through all of my belongings in her basement and reclaimed about half of them. The remaining…
-
Continue reading →: What Three Months of Long-Term Travel Actually CostI think the average temperature this week in Boston was 19 degrees. Needless to say, I have not been able to get any more work done on the van. I can’t wait until next week when Carey and I take a road trip to Florida. Given that I’m in a…
-
Continue reading →: Progress, Weather PermittingNot my van—but an accurate representation of my progress this week. Whose idea was it to start the van build in January in New England? I’m making incremental progress here, but this cold weather is really getting in the way. It’s 22 degrees this morning, and won’t get above freezing.…
-
Continue reading →: Inching Toward HomeThis van project is research heaven for me. I am a serial hobbyist, happiest when I’m picking up something new and learning everything there is to know about it. And this project will involve carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. I need to understand radiant heat vs. conduction vs. convection, along with…
-
Continue reading →: The Van is RealI bought a van! After dreaming about this idea for a year, it is actually *finally* happening. I found a used cargo van at a dealership in Massachusetts and had an independent inspection done. With the green light from the inspection report, I made an appointment to go to the…
-
Continue reading →: Toward Freedom, With StructureI’m back! The return trip was a little rocky. I had booked an award flight from Rome to JFK four days before, so I wasn’t surprised to find myself in a middle seat. I’ve been incredibly lucky with seat assignments over the last four months, so no complaints here. But,…
-
Continue reading →: Italy, at the End of the RoadAfter nearly four months on the road, this will be my last post before returning to the U.S. As much as I’ve loved this chapter, I am ready to hang up my travel hat for a while. This last week has been a whirlwind tour of Italy–Milan, Florence, Rome, and…
Hello,
I’m Jane.
Welcome to a life of boundless adventure! Join me as I explore new horizons, discover hidden passions, and embrace vibrant experiences. This is our time to dream bigger, live bolder, and create unforgettable memories. Ready to live a bigger life? Let’s dive in!
- Adventures (15)
- Creative Writing (2)
- Observations (25)
- Travel (38)
- Van Life (21)
Now available on Amazon, Downsizing After 50: A Practical Guide to Letting Go of Stuff and Gaining Freedom, Time, and Peace
Now available on Amazon, Van Life After 50: A Beginner’s Guide to Traveling, Living Simply, and Finding Joy on the Road in Retirement
Let’s connect
Join the adventure!
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
One-Time
Monthly
Yearly
Contribute to my Adventure Fund ✈️ 💕
Make a monthly sponsorship
Make a yearly sponsorship
Choose an amount
$5.00
$15.00
$100.00
$5.00
$15.00
$100.00
$5.00
$15.00
$100.00
Or enter a custom amount
$
Your support is much appreciated!
Your contribution is appreciated.
Your contribution is appreciated.
DonateDonate monthlyDonate yearly
Let's Go, Jane! 