About Us

 


About Us

Hey there — we’re the Willoughbys.

We’re a couple with a dream: to break free from the grind and live life on our terms.

We’re not trust-fund babies or travel influencers. We’re just two regular people who got tired of watching life pass us by while stuck in the same place, doing the same thing, and wondering if there was more out there. Spoiler alert: there is.

That’s why we’re trading in our comfort zone for something wilder—a home on wheels, a life on the move, and a story worth telling.


Who We Are

Hunter is a hands-on entrepreneur, fixer-of-everything, and the kind of guy who can turn a busted lawnmower into a side hustle. He believes in self-reliance, building things from the ground up, and making the most of every opportunity.

Brittany is the heart of this operation—creative, curious, and always down to try something new. She’s the calm in the storm, the playlist curator, and the one who reminds us to stop and take in the view.

Together, we’re figuring out how to live with less, experience more, and build a life full of meaning instead of stuff.



What You’ll Find Here

Traveling Willoughby’s is our digital scrapbook, survival guide, and storytelling space all in one. Here, you’ll find:

  • The real side of van life—planning, money, breakdowns, and all

  • Updates on where we are and what we’re learning

  • Tips for anyone who wants to do something similar

  • Proof that you don’t need to have it all figured out to get started

We’re not here to sugarcoat things. This is going to be messy, beautiful, frustrating, and freeing. And we’re bringing you along for every part of it.



Why We’re Doing This

We want freedom.
We want growth.
We want to build something from nothing.
We want to show others—especially people who feel stuck—that you can change your life, even if you don’t have it all together yet.


Let’s Hit the Road

Whether you’re here to follow our story, get ideas for your own journey, or just peek into a different way of living—we’re glad you’re here.

Come wander with us.
Come wonder with us.

– The Traveling Willoughby’s
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