R-Pod Diaries

Before arriving to Northern California neither Brad or I knew Weed existed on a map. A quick google search sparked endless excitement for all the outdoor exploring, hiking and fun to be had in the areas surrounding this small town. We were also thrilled to get to know Mount Shasta, a potentially active volcano that peaks at an elevation of 14,179 feet and in view all over from the College of the Siskiyous track to walking out of Ray’s grocery store to pumping gas at the Pilot truck stop.  Weed is an easy exit off the I-5, which runs up and down the west coast, and a popular stop for truckers and road travelers. Also known as "Windy Weed" by the locals, it was initially driven by a lumber mill because the strong winds that drove Brad and I insane for 6 months were helpful in drying lumber. During my time working in the area I even met a few patients employed there decades ago! This town once fueled by logging now relies mostly on tourism for survival and it’s not uncommon to s...

Before we dive into what full time road travel is like, Brad and I wanted to shed some light on our decision to live on the road full time and our transition to tiny living. So often we see the end result which looks absolutely beautiful and filtered of all the decisions and chaos that got you to this point.   And chaos might be the perfect word to describe this situation...But lets rewind a few months. Some people thought we came about this spontaneous and wild decision overnight when actually its been a thought for quite awhile. It started officially after our honeymoon in September 2018. We spent 3 weeks driving from California back to Pennsylvania and fell in love with the simplicity and ever-changing scenery that comes with road travel. The idea of having the country at our fingertips more often than just a weekend or yearly vacation attracted us to the thought of transitioning to this lifestyle full time.    Soon after our honeymoon, I (Jenn) went...