Why We’re Leaving It All Behind: The Beginning of Our Van Life Journey

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Traveling Willoughby’s – Entry #1
From Vision to Fruition



Have you ever woken up one morning, looked around at your life, and realized it’s not what you signed up for?

That’s exactly where we found ourselves.

We were tired—tired of the 9-to-5 grind, tired of living paycheck to paycheck, tired of being stuck in a routine that didn’t feel like ours. We wanted freedom, adventure, purpose. Most of all, we wanted ownership over our time.

So, we made a decision.
We’re going to live in a van. Full-time. Together.



Why Van Life?

For us, van life isn’t just a trend—it’s a rebellion against the idea that life has to be lived one way. It's about:

  • Freedom to travel wherever we want.

  • Simplicity in shedding the clutter that weighs us down.

  • Connection—to nature, to each other, and to the world.

  • Purpose, as we figure out how to live meaningfully without a traditional roadmap.

This isn’t a vacation. It’s our next chapter.


What’s the Plan?

We’re not on the road yet, but we’re deep into the planning phase. That means:

  • Downsizing our stuff (harder than we thought!)

  • Learning what kind of van will actually work for us

  • Figuring out how to build an income stream we can take on the road

  • Saving money and researching like crazy

Every step of the way, we’re going to share it here.


Why This Blog Exists

Traveling Willoughby’s is our place to document the chaos, the clarity, the mistakes, and the magic. We’ll share:

  • Lessons we learn (the hard way)

  • Photos and stories from the road

  • Budgeting, gear, and how we’re making money on the move

  • Honest conversations about what this lifestyle is really like

If you're thinking about van life, dreaming of freedom, or just need a dose of real-life courage—stick around. We’re not experts, but we’re doing it, and that counts for something.

Let’s Wonder Together

This blog isn’t just for us. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered:

“What if there’s more to life than this?”

There is. We’re betting everything on it.

Come wander and wonder with us.

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Hunter & Brittany                                             GoFundMe/Facebook

Traveling Willoughby’s                                    

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