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I started this blog to share my adventures in Poland a couple of years ago. Soon I will have a new adventure to share with you all. I have decided to embark on a solo cross country trip in the New Year (2020)! Looking up cargo vans, campers, and astro vans has been the latest in my search history, my plan is to buy a van and create a living space out of it. I will be joining the 'Vanlife' movement, (which I highly recommend checking out) and driving my house on wheels - or SUITCASE on wheels - around the United States and some of Canada. 
Stay tuned for more on the buy and build of the van!










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