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Page 12 | The Feed So let me start by saying thank you for #RootlessLiving subscribing! If you grabbed a free digital subscription or paid to have the print Page 13 | From the Editor edition mailed to you … thank you, thank you. Page 14 | Reader Photo Upper Antelope Canyon The response has been mind blowing and all of our subscriber goals have been Page 15 | Which State To Call Home crushed. We couldn’t have done it without How to choose your domicile state when you and those of you who are willing to becoming a nomad share, letting people know about Rootless Living. Page 17 | Location Spotlight Adam & Kathryn Frazer share the The biggest takeaway from Issue #1 was beauty of the Pacific Northwest 31 how appreciative people are for a resource that helps both aspiring digital nomads Page 21 | Gear Guide and those currently living this lifestyle. For The must-haves for hooking up us it really is about finding unique people, places and products. Making sure you Page 23 | RV Renovation have resources and information to help A complete overhaul of a 1971 Airstream 23 you.

Page 27 | RV Renovation I am really excited about this issue, The $500 travel trailer facelift highlighting some very cool digital nomad entrepreneurs. Our hope is to encourage Page 31 | Digital Nomad Entrepreneurs you. Hear from entrepreneurs who made their business work while traveling You too can start a business or run one while traveling. Mixing my love for travel Page 48 | Digital Nomad Work Essentials and growing a business has been so The tools, services and software our awesome. I am excited to have a business featured entrepreneurs are using that is in, and around, the digital nomad 48 lifestyle. We hope to be able to feature Page 51 | Michigan State Parks a new entrepreneur in issues to come. How Ari & Jessi visited 103 Michigan Maybe that will be you! State Parks in just 10 months Until the next issue … stay Rootless. Page 56 | Boondocking The Grand Tetons & Elephant Rock

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10 | ROOTLESS LIVING | TABLE OF CONTENTS ROOTLESS LIVING | 11 THE FEED#rootlessliving “I love reading people’s stories and the photos of their travels. I get to explore parts of North FROM THE EDITOR America I didn’t even know about - and get inspired to go see these places!” - Jane Stewart

@homewiththehoopers @rambleandrevive Entrepreneurship has always been a part of my DNA. At 8 years old, my younger brother, Cody and I were parking cars in our parents driveway during our small town’s big 4th of July Rodeo. At age 12, we started adding popsicles to the offering. Around age 22, I stepped it up a notch and started selling children’s cowboy hats.

I have always found myself drawn to people who made their dreams a reality through entrepreneurship. I knew one day I would also be one. I never could see myself working for someone else for the rest of my career but I always imagined it would be later on, when I’m older.

One of the questions most people ask full- “My whole world and I wouldn’t want it any other way.” time travelers is: How can you afford it?

@homeasweroam “It’s not for everyone ... It’s one of the reasons “Work” is a huge but neither are cubicles.” part of Rootless Living. You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to make your travel plans happen. If you’ve felt the call to travel as well as the call to be an entrepreneur, I hope these stories from fellow digital nomads help you to take action and make your dream a reality. @pawsitivebus When Demian & I decided to travel full- time in an RV, I had a desk job that didn’t necessarily require me to be in the office. I played around with the idea of transitioning “Get outside and be blown away that job to a remote position. However, I by how amazing this world is” didn’t want to continue to work for someone else. So I saved enough money and quit, @cedarandsilver with absolutely no idea what I would do but knew I would be in an RV somewhere when I figured it out.

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12 | ROOTLESS LIVING | THE FEED ROOTLESS LIVING | 13 READER PHOTO Antelope Canyon is a magical place near Page, Arizona. Located on Navajo land, it’s a place of stunning beauty. WHICH STATE TO CALL HOME The play of light across the sculpted lines of rock make this canyon a photographer’s dream. This canyon had been on How to Choose Your Domicile State ByWhen Nikki KirkBecoming a Nomad my photography bucket list for years and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to capture this extraordinary place. BY HEATHER RYAN Upper Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ hich state is best to By Barry Benton | bentondowns.com Wdomicile as an RV entrepreneur or digital nomad? I get this question often. There is no one right answer. However, here are a few things to consider when choosing your domicile state.

You probably already know the top 3 states that full-time RVers pick as their domicile state. If not, they are Florida, South Dakota and Texas.

Why these states? The biggest reason is none of them have an income tax. Sounds good to you, right? I believe all 3 are great for RVers for different reasons. which are commonly treated as sole proprietors. Top 3 domicile considerations as part of RV life: Here are some questions to ask yourself as you think Vehicle registration: How much does it cost to register about business ownership and choosing your domicile a vehicle including your RV in the state? Does that state: state allow you to renew online? What about the cost of insurance? Is it higher or lower? Is there a requirement Will you be doing business in multiple states? If your to get annual vehicle inspections? business conducts physical business in multiple states, you may owe state income tax to other states even if Driver’s license: Do you need an upgraded driver’s your domicile state doesn’t require you to file. license (non-commercial Class A)? How often do you have to renew it? Can that be done online vs. going in Is there a business or franchise tax in a state? Texas person? has a franchise tax which is based on your business income. It requires all business owners to file a franchise Health insurance: What are your options? Can you buy tax report whether or not you owe any tax. This is very insurance off the state or government exchange? If so, important to be aware of so you don’t get penalties for is that coverage available nationwide or only in-state? failing to file. Is it affordable? While Washington has no income tax, it does tax While I can’t advise exactly which one is right for you and businesses. This is known as the business and your situation, I can go over some other considerations occupation tax. Are you prepared to pay the extra taxes from a tax perspective. Most importantly this includes and aware that the tax is a requirement? running a business as a digital nomad. Is a separate tax return due for that state? Many Business ownership and domicile states require a separate tax return for a partnership or Why even consider this when picking a domicile state? an S corp business. As a sole proprietor in no income Because most small business owners are going to have tax states, you typically only file a Form 1040 with a a pass-through business which means the income Schedule C. However, it’s important to know exactly shows up on your personal return. This includes sole what is required when filing taxes in each state, not just proprietorship, partnership, S corp, and most LLCs. It federally with the IRS. also includes freelancers and independent contractors

14 | ROOTLESS LIVING | ARTICLE NAME ROOTLESS LIVING | 15 LOCATION SPOTLIGHT Is there a tax on services and goods? Did you answer yes to any of the above statements? If Both Texas and South Dakota tax services and goods! so, then your business is considered to have a physical Yes. That’s right. Services are taxed in several states. presence in that state and you will most likely be required Be aware of that when setting up a business. Do your to register there. research. If you answered no to the above statements, then It’s very important to be aware of what is required in consider registering your business in your domicile state. your state and also how that income will be treated as It’s the safest option for avoiding audits and questions it shows up on your personal return. The safest option from both state and federal authorities. is to register your business in your domicile state. Why? It keeps things simple, clean and easy to keep track of. Why mess around with registering in the wrong state only to be caught later on? Get it right from the start and Consider the physical presence test if you are running avoid headaches in the future with state departments a business. Regardless of your business entity, there of revenue. Honestly, if you move states, you can move are certain rules to determine whether or not you have your business with you. to register a business in a certain state. If you have a physical presence in a state, you absolutely MUST register the business in that state. Heather Ryan is the This is pretty simple if you own a traditional sticks and owner of Tax Queen, a bricks business. You have a physical location, therefore, tax and bookkeeping you are required to register in that state. firm focused on helping digital nomads, RV What if your business operates completely online? Do entrepreneurs, and you have a physical presence in any state or can you location independent register wherever you please? businesses. She takes the burden of finances There are established rules to help determine whether off the shoulders of or not you have a physical presence in a state even for entrepreneurs, so they an online business. can focus on growing their business. Consider the following statements: Heather is a full-time RVer who’s been on the road since • Do you have stationary employees in an office in a state? September 2016 with her husband and two dogs. She • Do you have any type of office, meeting room or became an enrolled agent (EA) after apprenticing under warehouse within a state? an EA with 35 years of experience for several years. • Do you work with a client in their office on a project? • Do you hold a physical business meeting or conference? If you are ready to learn more about what Heather can • Do you bank in a certain state (online banking can be do for you, connect with her at Tax-Queen.com argued here)?

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16 | ROOTLESS LIVING | WHICH STATE TO CALL HOME LOCATION SPOTLIGHT | ROOTLESS LIVING | 17 a good workout and amazing views, we suggest hiking You can rent kayaks at the Lake Crescent Lodge right up Mount Storm King or Mount Ellinor. These are difficult on the shore of the lake. After kayaking, check out hikes, but the payoff at the end is so worth it! Note: Mount Marymere Falls or Mount Storm King, which are right by Ellinor requires a Northwest Forest Pass to hike. Lake Crescent.

Chase waterfalls Watch the sunset from Hurricane Ridge The Olympic Peninsula gets between 100-170 inches of Last, but definitely not least, enjoy the sunset (or sunrise rain per year and while rain can sometimes put a damper if you’re an early bird) from Hurricane Ridge. Hurricane on the fun, waterfalls are the perfect rainy day activity! Ridge is the most easily accessible mountainous area on Three must visit waterfalls on the peninsula are Sol Duc the peninsula, with a steep, paved road from sea level to Falls, Murhut Falls, Marymere Falls. And the best part? 5,242 feet. At the top, admire the jaw dropping view of They are all short and easy hikes! the Olympic Mountain range, visit the Olympic National Park visitor center, or go on a short hike. It’s absolutely Visit the northwestern most point in the contiguous incredible! Note: While Hurricane Ridge is typically United States accessible year round, they do sometimes close the road Although it’s a bit of a trek to get to, Cape Flattery, the in the winter, so check the Olympic National Park website northwestern most point in the contiguous United States, for updates. is not only a cool place to say you’ve visited, but offers some of the best coastal views on the peninsula! A quick walk takes you to multiple viewpoints where you can Where to Stay on the Olympic Peninsula view cliffs and rugged rocks against the blue ocean. Cape Flattery is on the Makah Indian Reservation, so make sure to get your Makah Recreation Pass in Neah Now that you have some ideas of things to do on the Bay before you start the hike! Olympic Peninsula, where should you stay? While the peninsula is pretty spread out and there isn’t one obvious Kayak on Lake Crescent area that is the most convenient to stay, driving around Lake Crescent is a deep, glacially carved lake surrounded the peninsula is beautiful and part of the experience! Ruby Beach by mountains and makes for an epic spot to go kayaking!

ith over 73 miles of coastline, 60 named glaciers, drive the entire way or drive and take the ferry. We love Wfour rainforests, a National Park, countless driving up through Olympia and making a stop at Olympia waterfalls, and a stunning mountain range, there may not Coffee Roasters and then returning from the north side of be anywhere else in the United States as diverse as the the peninsula and taking the ferry part of the way! Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington. Things to do on the Olympic Peninsula During our three years living in Washington, the Olympic Peninsula was by far one of our favorite places to visit. We would wake up bright and early, make coffee, pack Visit one of the many beaches up the car, and hit the road for either a very long day trip The beaches on the Olympic Peninsula aren’t your or a weekend trip around the peninsula. We would run traditional tropical beaches. They are full of driftwood, with our dog Kona on the beach, hike to a waterfall, and tall trees, huge sea stacks, and if you’re lucky, a bald drive up to the mountains for sunset. It is pretty wild how eagle sighting or two! Our favorite beach to visit is Ruby much unique scenery you can see in just a day on the Beach, as it’s dog friendly and has a long coastline to peninsula! enjoy. Rialto Beach and Second Beach are also popular options! Even after many trips to the peninsula, we still haven’t scratched the surface of everything it has to offer. But Explore a rainforest we have many favorite things to do on the peninsula that There are four rainforests on the Olympic Peninsula: Hoh, are perfect for first time visitors who want to explore the Quinault, Queets, and Bogachiel. The Hoh Rainforest in different ecosystems and incredible scenery! Olympic National Park is our absolute favorite, with its easy and flat trails among tons of mossy trees. We went How to get to the Olympic Peninsula on our first ever backpacking trip here and saw tons of elk. It was so much fun—even in the rain!

Depending on where you go on the Olympic Peninsula, Go for a hike it’s located between 2-3 hours from Seattle. However, With many trails to choose from, it’s hard to pick a favorite getting there is part of the experience! You can either hike on the Olympic Peninsula, but if you’re looking for Murhut Falls Kathryn & Kona on Lake Crescent

18 | ROOTLESS LIVING | LOCATION SPOTLIGHT ROOTLESS LIVING | 19 If you want a traditional campground experience, check out the Kalaloch (on the ocean!), Sol Duc, and Mora campgrounds run by the National Park Service. All three of these campgrounds accept reservations and fill up fast, especially in the summer! GEAR GUIDE For RV parks, Elwha Dam R.V. Park and Olympic The Must-Haves For Hooking Up Peninsula/Port Angeles KOA are good options. Both If you are just starting out or you’ve been at it for so long you need to replace a few things, offer hook ups and more amenities than the standard here are the agreed upon necessities for hooking up. (insert joke here) national park campgrounds.

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20 | ROOTLESS LIVING | LOCATION SPOTLIGHT GEAR GUIDE | ROOTLESS LIVING | 21 CAMCO SIDEWINDER RV SEWER HOSE SUPPORT This sewer hose support keeps everything flowing smoothly to the dump station. Sturdy and lightweight, the plastic support system has strong interlocked hinges and deep RENOVATION cradles to hold the sewer hose in place and easily stretches out around obstacles to RVBY NIKKI KIRK stay where you put it. A COMPLETE AIRSTREAM OVERHAUL fter paying their “societal dues”, Will and Nicole it took them about a year and a half to complete. ADouglass couldn’t help but feel that something was RHINOFLEX RV missing. They had graduated from college, purchased “We pulled a lot of our inspiration from Instagram. BAYONET ELBOW FITTING a house, got traditional 9 to 5 jobs, and still didn’t feel There’s a very big, and very helpful, renovation and rv whole. life community.” Nicole said. “It’s been really amazing to WITH 4-IN-1 ADAPTER see all of these other renovations and get ideas and tips The attached swivel bayonet fitting makes the elbow The couple found the digital nomad lifestyle and from these awesome people.” compatible with any lug fitting, and allows it to swivel everything clicked into place. In 2019, they set out in 360-degrees, making it easy to connect to your RV their 1971 Airstream, Overlander. Together with their Will, being a mechanical engineer, is an extremely sewer hose. The adapter’s built-in gasket provides an dog Caico and cat Winnie; the Douglass’ travel while experienced handy-man. He rebuilt a ‘67 Mustang and odor tight connection for four sizes of dump station Nicole works a 13 week contract as a traveling nurse and handles all the couple’s automotive repairs, for which Will, a mechanical engineer, is lucky to work anywhere Nicole is incredibly grateful. She self-admittedly had inlets: 4-inch NPT, 3.5-inch NPT, 3-inch NPT and 3-inch there’s Wi-Fi. They enjoy leisurely traveling in the 3 zero renovation experience going into their remodel. slip fitting. weeks between Nicole’s contracts, often boondocking The process was not always fun and there were a lot of when they can. days they were ready to give up on it.

“So you can visually see when your tank is properly flushed.” When they purchased the Airstream, they took it down “We are obviously very glad we stuck it out, as it has to the shell in a total gut-job. It needed new axles, been possibly the most rewarding experience of our plumbing, wiring, and they rebuilt all of the inside. In all, lives.” Nicole said. She also advises anyone interested RHINOFLEX CLEAR 45 DEGREE RV SEWER HOSE SWIVEL FITTING Securely connects to your RV waste valve fitting, creating an easier angle of access for emptying your black and greywater tanks. The four-prong bayonet fitting securely attaches to any lug fitting, and is compatible with any bayonet fitting.

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22 | ROOTLESS LIVING | GEAR GUIDE ROOTLESS LIVING | 23 in doing a renovation to be prepared for the time reviews, plugged it into the GPS, and went on our merry commitment. And not try to plan a wedding at the same way. Well… we trusted the GPS a little too much. It took time. “Whoops!” us down a 3 mile, unpaved, rock-city road. We drove at a literal 5 mph the whole way, cringing as we thought of “I’d like to say ‘we’ did all the work ourselves” says Nicole. the mess we would find inside the trailer. When we finally “But really it was Will who did all the work himself. He got to the sites, they were all full! There were disgruntled put a lot of long days and nights into making this dream arguments coming from both of us. We ended up at a come true.” They had plenty of help from friends and campground down the street and in the morning woke family along the way and installing cabinets from IKEA to moose right outside our Airstream!” proved to be a true test of their patience

The couple wanted good quality items and they had Follow Will and Nicole Douglass’ adventures many unexpected costs come up during the process, on Instagram @Overlander71 including the purchase of not one, but two toilets. “The first one kept getting clogged, and you would not believe how expensive a porcelain throne can be!” Nicole estimates their total renovation cost to be about $30,000.

“We strayed from the norm and have no regrets.” Nicole adds. “A lot of people may be saying well you have jobs that allow you to do that and that wasn’t always true. We found ways to take our skills and apply them in a way that made this feasible for us.”

Nicole’s advice for this lifestyle is to go with the flow, even if it’s often easier said than done. She explains how one failed boondocking attempt lead to an amazing experience. “We were attempting to boondock in the Tetons. We scouted out a great spot on an app, read the

24 | ROOTLESS LIVING | RV RENOVATION ROOTLESS LIVING | 25 RENOVATION RV THE $500 FACELIFT BY SAVANNAH SMILED ethany and her husband Bstepped into their 2018 Keystone Outback 330 RL for the first time on a chilly December day in 2018. They were joined a short while later by their two cats, and the four have been making it “home” ever since.

The couple doesn’t travel much throughout the year, choosing instead to roam around East Texas RV Parks. This new lifestyle allows them the ability to park closer to work for shorter commutes, and be near their families for the holidays.

With the purchase of a newer camper, all renovations were only minor style choices. “We really didn’t have to do a lot,” Bethany said. “A few cans of white paint can go such a long way.”

After purchasing, much of the browns and beiges were replaced with light grays and whites, including the two sofas. This gray, light, neutral style has followed them from their previous living spaces. Another staple in most rooms are peel-and-stick wallpaper accents, which give a tile or wallpaper look to several areas of the camper.

With help from family members, the couple made all renovations in about two weeks. Once the cabinets and walls were painted and the furniture was replaced, there has only been a few more changes throughout the year, like the recently remodeled bathroom.

“I painted my bathroom a coral color at first, but then decided I didn’t like it so much,” Bethany said. “The best part about having such a small space is how cheap it is to completely transform it.” A small quart of paint, new peel-and-stick wallpaper, a mirror replacement and the addition of a shower curtain proved to be a big change.

ROOTLESS LIVING | 27 Somewhere along the way, BEFORE black and white buffalo check has become a signature of the camper. So much so, anytime Bethany’s family or friends see the pattern, they think of her, sending her photos or try to buy the item for her.

While most of Bethany’s style consists of neutrals, one of the biggest pops of colors is right outside. “In all of my houses, I’ve always painted the front door bright yellow,” Bethany said. “I didn’t want to miss out having that with this space, so we figured out a way to make it happen here too. It’s usually the brightest door in the whole RV park.”

With the primers, paints, supplies, peel-and-stick wallpapers, two new sofas, and a sleeper-ottoman, renovations have cost the couple around $500. Not a lot had to change, other than a few small things that now make the camper feel like their own.

Follow Bethany at @SimpleCatLady on Instagram to keep up with her home style, RV tips, or simply check out her cute cats.

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AFTER RV RENOVATION | ROOTLESS LIVING | 29 DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS n 2016, when I was looking for a magazine about The theme of this issue is all about the digital nomad Ithe digital nomad life or anything that would be entrepreneurs and I want to give credit where credit PACK SMARTER. a resource for learning how to work while traveling is due. Heath & Alyssa Padgett do an awesome job I stumbled across a Podcast and Facebook group with the Podcast, Facebook group and annual RV called The RV Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur Summit and it’s with that idea that this Digital Nomad Entrepreneur issue was born. WITH TRIPPED COMPRESSION CUBES At the time, I was not living in a RV, nor was I an entrepreneur. But I really enjoyed the Podcast and the In the next few pages you will learn from people who group, as I was learning from people who were doing have started, purchased, or grown a business while it. Hearing from people who wanted to start living this traveling. You do not need a traditional office space digital nomad life made me feel a little less crazy. to make a successful company. As someone who has launched a business while traveling full-time, I’m excited to share with you others who have as well. - DEMIAN ROSS

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30 | ROOTLESS LIVING | ARTICLE NAME Photo Credit: Alyssa Padgett HEATHPADGETT CAMPGROUND BOOKING • RVE PODCAST & SUMMIT eath Padgett is someone you could easily Hclassify as a serial entrepreneur. He has launched two companies before the age of 30, all while living and traveling in an RV.

Heath is the co-founder of Campground Booking. He also started The RV Entrepreneur Summit with his wife, Alyssa, back in 2017. This year they will hold their 4th annual RV Entrepreneur Summit where they expect over 400 attendees. The RV Entrepreneur Summit is a 4-day business conference specifically designed for RVers. Consisting of workshops, meetups, and main stage talks, the conference designed to help others start or grow a business which allows you to travel.

Heath has accomplished a ton of really cool projects since hitting the road in 2014, how to live his best life each day, and make meaningful just 4 days after getting married. In 2016, progress towards his business goals. Most days business along with a business partner, he started goals win, but that doesn’t shield him from moments of Campground Booking. Having traveled for guilt for working long hours when he’s living in such a few years, he saw first-hand how hard it beautiful places that deserve to be explored. was to book campsites online and wanted to create an easier way for RVers to connect with In 2019, Heath and Alyssa welcomed their daughter Ellie campgrounds and book their stays. and took some time off from traveling full-time. Heath says he didn’t feel that same guilt for working so hard in Like AirBnB and Uber, Campground Booking a co-working space instead of out exploring whatever is coming at the problem from the travelers’ area they happened to be in. He also admits that without side of things. They want to help create the best possible experience for RVers while creating a platform to help campground owners save time with an intuitive online property management system.

Heath & Alyssa also have their personal that level of travel, he didn’t enjoy the year as much as brand, Heath & Alyssa. Having this travel- previous years. centric personal brand has helped them visit potential customers, current customers, Heath will be the first to tell you to be patient with your and build partnerships with brands like projects and goals. He started Campground Booking Winnebago. If you’ve been on the road for a in 2016 and it didn’t launch until 2018. They didn’t land while you might have come across Heath’s their first paying customer until 2019. With a service that podcast “The RV Entrepreneur”. They created has to be able to handle 1 or 500 people trying to book a a Facebook Group by the same name and it is campsite at once, you need to have it working right. So a great resource for all things RV as well as the far, it is working just fine. Entrepreneur lifestyle. To learn more about Heath’s software at Like many digital nomad entrepreneurs, the campgroundbooking.com. Visit Heath & Alyssa’s travel challenges he’s faced over the years have website at heathandalyssa.com or you can connect with been centered around trying to figure out them on social @heathandalyssa.

32 | ROOTLESS LIVING DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 33 modem you could stick into some laptops or a portable cradlepoint router. They also utilized area hotspots in cafes, libraries and stopping by friends when they CHRISDUNPHY needed to download OS updates. Through their personal blog, Technomadia.com, the couple received many questions about mobile internet CHERIEVeARD over the years. After 7 years on the road, they started the Mobile Internet Resource Center in 2013. If you’ve MOBILE INTERNET RESOURCE CENTER ever researched mobile internet options, there’s a good chance you have come across it. ne of the main struggles all digital Onomads face is reliable internet. A lot has changed since 2006, and in 2015 Chris & That’s why Chris Dunphy & Cherie Cherie shifted their focus to running the business full- Ve Ard started the Mobile Internet time. “It’s been incredibly freeing to be more in control Resource Center, providing unbiased and not dependent on set office hours or just a few mobile internet information for US clients.” Cherie said. The Mobile Internet Resource based RVers, boaters and nomads. Center is supported by their premium membership program. “We don’t sell stuff, we’re not sponsored, and When Chris & Cherie started traveling we have no 3rd party advertising” says Cherie. full-time in 2006, they were in a 16’ T@B Clamshell teardrop. The two Through their annual membership plan, Mobile Internet were self-employed as software & app Aficionados, or MIA, you get access to all the resource developers and advisors for high tech center’s free content, as well as in-depth guides, product companies which required them to be reviews & field testing results, interactive guidance, connected and available from 9-5. vendor discounts, insider tips and so much more.

Back then, the couple relied on Sprint, The couple feel they’ve found their perfect combination who at the time offered what Cherie of passion and skill set, helping others achieve their calls “a sweet truly unlimited plan on nomadic dreams. “It’s incredibly rewarding whenever an Express Card.” A credit card sized we hear back how we’ve facilitated navigating what can otherwise be a confusing topic.” Cherie said.

Chris & Cherie now have a flexible schedule that allows them to travel in one of the three vessels in their nomadic fleet: a 47’ motor yacht, a 35’ vintage bus conversion, and a 21’ van conversion. But when breaking news hits you can expect them to be there covering it for their members.

Visit the Mobile Internet Resource Center at rvmobileinternet.com. Join their Facebook group for all things RV Internet at facebook.com/groups/rvinternet or search Mobile Internet Resource Center on YouTube.

34 | ROOTLESS LIVING | DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS ROOTLESS LIVING | 35 JOELHOLLAND MARKKOEP HARVEST HOSTS CAMPGROUND VIEWS ave you ever tried to research what a campsite ike so many entrepreneurs, Joel Holland Hor campground looks like before visiting, or even Lexperienced a major burnout with a worse show up only to learn the photos look nothing business he grew from the ground up and like the current campground? Then you’ve felt the same eventually sold. Joel then decided to take pain Mark Koep felt when he started Campground a gap year, not his first, as he took one right Views in 2014. before entering college. After his year of fun and traveling, he decided it was time to get As an RVer himself, Mark knew what was important back to work. to fellow RVers in choosing a campground to meet their individual needs. The saying a photo is worth a Joel wanted to find something that was more thousand words is very true, and pictures allow you of a passion project and decided to focus on to form your own opinion of a campground. One of the things he really enjoyed, like traveling in Joel and the owners became friends and they saw the ways Mark wanted to ensure the photos were not his fifth-wheel and skiing. After remembering a visit he his intentions of adding value to the service and how biased was to create a peer to peer platform for sharing had at a vineyard, he thought it would be fun to create he wanted to help it grow in a tasteful way. Once they photos. a business model that allowed RVers to book overnight realized Joel shared their passion for Harvest Hosts, stays at vineyards and breweries. He researched the they agreed to sell the business to him in 2018. Campground Views allows campers to look at where idea and found someone had already created this they are going by providing over 36,000 photos, 3,000 business, it was called Harvest Hosts. Since then, Joel has done a major overhaul to the videos and a hand built directory of parks around the website and redesigned the mobile app (available in United States. Free for users to search, the website Photo by: Erin Thiem After becoming a member and really enjoying the both the android and iOS) resulting in an improved makes money from advertisers and content creation. experience, he truly fell in love with the concept, but user experience. Harvest Hosts has grown from 700 Campgrounds hire Mark and his team to shoot videos also saw ways the company could improve. He took host locations, to just over 1,000 locations in the past and Mark ensures it’s done in a realistic way. the bold move of contacting the owners and seeing if 2 years. they wanted to sell. They didn’t. They were enjoying the When Mark went full-time, he was running a digital process of growing the company, but they were willing If you are not familiar with Harvest Hosts, they are a agency. Campground Views, was created and launched to chat. membership program providing access to a from the road. Mark will tell you “the reality is that there network of wineries, farms, breweries, museums, is nothing different about creating a business while and other unique attractions that invite self- being a nomad versus being stationary... except for the contained RVers to visit and stay overnight. For perception of social norms.” a yearly membership fee, members are invited to stay at any of their 1,000+ stunning locations He also adds, “The key challenges that are unique while enjoying local products, like purchasing to this style of living mainly focus around syncing up produce from the farm, wine from the winery, or business travel with personal travel.” Since Mark is both tickets to the museum. the creator and the customer, he travels and meets potential clients at their locations, creating a more When asked if running his business on the personal experience. Mark also manages the largest road has helped him grow, Joel had this to digital gathering of RV park owners and operators via a say. “Absolutely! I feel a sense of creativity and private Facebook group. curiosity when I travel, because everything is new and different. This makes working a lot more The biggest lesson Mark has learned is there are no fun because every day is different and I feel much differences between stationary living and nomadic more inspired. The reason I got into RVing in the living thanks to the advances of wireless communication first place was to get out of a cubicle where I felt technology. Anything you can do while stationary dead inside.” you can now do remotely, often more efficiently and effectively. To find out more or become a member, visit HarvestHosts.com or search for them on Get a better look at your next campsite at social @HarvestHosts CampgroundViews.com or search Campground Views on YouTube.

36 | ROOTLESS LIVING DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 37 BRITTANYHAAS THOMASFROMM ALPENVENTURES VENTURE WIPES rittany Haas is the Owner and Chief Adventure ometimes the idea for your new business can start BOfficer forAlpenventures , an adventure travel Sfrom a simple conversation around a campfire and company. for Thomas Fromm and Venture Wipes that is exactly what happened. Brittany was ready to make a transition in her career and everything came together at just the right time. Thomas had been a remote employee and self-sufficient She started Alpenventures in 2016 after noticing a big for years, both while working from home and while living gap in the adventure travel market for experienced in his RV traveling the country with his family. When he adventurers who don’t necessarily require a travel parted ways with his employer he was sitting around guide. a campfire with other full-timers discussing business ideas and the conversation started about some of the Alpenventures organizes unguided outdoor adventures things full-timers would need and want to use. The for experienced travelers who need a local connection conversation switched to struggles with showering to assist with the logistics. She recently planned a while camping and from that one conversation Venture bicycle tour across the Alps for a group of friends Wipes was born. who had international travel experience. Starting in Germany, the group headed to Austria, ending their Now if that sounds like it was an overnight success it seven day adventure at Lake Garda in Italy. Brittany wasn’t. Thomas had no experience starting a business coordinated all the accommodations, airport transfers, from scratch or manufacturing a product or selling bicycle rentals, and all the navigational information in products on Amazon and he had to learn all three fast. Venture Wipes are a full-body wipe that is large personalize eGuidebooks. American and the business is German). While she You would think taking an everyday item like a baby enough to clean your entire body. They are made with wasn’t traveling when she started it, she now travels 3-4 wipe and making it adult size would be easy, but making a biodegradable fiber, these wipes are strong enough Brittany started the business while living overseas months of the year conducting field work and extended manufactures understand what he wanted and needed for any job, while still being soft to the touch. They’ve and actually established it in a foreign country (she’s marketing tours. was actually a challenge. infused their body wipes with natural ingredients to help keep you fresh and clean for the rest of the day. Brittany and her husband are currently building an Individually wrapped in single-use pouches for easy expedition truck on a Mercedes 4WD NG chassis. Their carry, they are ideal for packing a “portable shower” goal is to become full-time travelers in the next two wherever your adventure takes you. The part that years and she plans to continue running the business makes Venture Wipes even more unique is that after on the road. you are done using it to clean yourself, the wipes are strong enough to then use to clean off your shoes or Like so many digital nomads, being able to travel while gear that might have gotten dirty as well. working actually helps her run and grow her business. Brittany spends a lot of time on multi-day hiking and Their marketing efforts are pretty grass roots as they biking tours with her laptop always nearby. While her spend a lot of time at RV and Outdoor Shows and personal time and professional time have now blurred, it offer samples to people they meet in RV parks and does mean she gets to do more of the tours she enjoys, campgrounds. Owning a product that is used by your more often than she could have when she worked her neighbors makes for easy marketing, especially when traditional job. each week you have new neighbors!

“The business has changed a lot about my life” Brittany As Thomas and his family head into their 4th year of full- said. “I set it up so I can do it from anywhere in the timing and a goal of traveling and living in all 50 States world, which has enabled me to travel more and spend (with Alaska the last on their list) odds are you might run more time visiting family while doing marketing tours into them and if you do get ready to receive a Venture around the U.S., which is extremely precious when you Wipe and you’ll become a fan of what a fellow Digital spend most of your time overseas.” Nomad created.

For more information about Alpenventures visit their For more information about Venture Wipes visit their website at alpenventuresunguided.com or find their website at venturewipes.com or find their Instagram Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts and Facebook @VentureWipes. You can also search @alpenventuresunguided. and buy Venture Wipes on Amazon.

38 | ROOTLESS LIVING | DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS ROOTLESS LIVING | 39 SONYASCHWEITZER ADAMGALLER+VERONICACRUZ THE INTENTIONAL MARKETER GOOD NATURED JOBS onya Schweitzer is the CMO estled out in the Tahoe National Forest, Adam S& Founder of The Intentional NGaller & Veronica Cruz were settling into their new Marketer, an agency offering seasonal jobs at a campground near Lake Tahoe. They fractional CMO services and had just quit their 9-5 jobs back in San Diego, packed digital marketing business up their dogs and belongings into their cars and into strategies. the unknown.

Sonya is a 20-year marketing As the summer season was wrapping up and they veteran and when she hit the considered what to do next, the name they had already road in 2017, she received come up with, Good Natured, found it‘s business model numerous requests for business as an outdoor job platform. Adam & Veronica quickly coaching and marketing help. realized Good Natured Jobs was the business idea that After six months on the road, she would allow them the dream life they sought. “It was decided to quit her corporate an idea that provided a location independent business, job and The Intentional Marketer and it was an idea that brought a solution to others was born. just like us, looking for jobs based in the outdoors.” Veronica said. “It wasn’t any easier or harder than if I’d started it in a sticks and Good Natured Jobs is an outdoor, travel and adventure bricks location.” Sonya says. “I platform that connects good natured people with have always been transparent amazing job opportunities across the world. From with my clients that I’m nomadic Elephant Sanctuaries in Cambodia to Adventure Guides and haven’t had any clients’ in the Islands of Portugal, there is a job out there for voice concerns. In fact, it’s a anyone who has the dream of shedding their 9-5 grind As you might imagine, living a full-time travel lifestyle great ice breaker!” and start living by scoring their dream job. Sonya admits to still struggling with the work/life has actually helped their business. In fact, it didn’t really start to take off until they started to travel more. They With their fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) balance. She wants to enjoy the places they visit, while After creating their business roadmap, and with no were able to focus their efforts on the platform full- services, The Intentional Marketer offers expert still making sure her clients are taken care of. “It’s a prior experience building a website, Adam worked day time, instead of in the off hours after their campground marketing leadership and services to accelerate growth balancing act. We don’t always get it right. It’s hard to and night building out the site from scratch. They then hosting jobs. It made a huge difference. and improve profitability, when a company is not ready see other RVers out enjoying themselves, while we’re started making connections with leads and promoting to hire a full-time CMO. “Our virtual CMO service is the stuck behind our monitors working.” the site to job seekers. most cost-effective, efficient, and innovative solution.” Adam & Veronica struggle with work/play balance Sonya adds. With her team of experts, Sonya offers But she is quick to agree that running a business while like a lot of digital nomads. For them, it’s a balance of businesses accountability, strategic support, and traveling has helped. Even with the stresses of work, working towards growing the business while also being guidance to help move their business forward. she is able to change her backyard and explore the able to take full advantage of their new found freedom. country in her RV. “It makes me happier than I ever was Nature is always calling, “It is hard to not jump on our living in a sticks and bricks. So my mood is generally mountain bikes and go explore, but we wouldn’t trade better. And let’s face it, the commute doesn’t suck this ‘conundrum’ over working a 9-5 for someone else’s either!” dream.” Veronica said.

She’s even met a couple of clients through the RV “We love the RV lifestyle, and yes it is 100% possible community and hired a few digital nomads for her team. to live your dream and make a living at the same time.” Veronica said. “It just takes some ingenuity, dedication To learn more about The Intentional Marketer or to work and the willingness to take the road less traveled in with Sonya, visit their website at theintentionalmarketer. every sense of the meaning.” com and follow Sonya on Twitter & Instagram @SocialSonya. Learn more about Good Natured Jobs at their website, goodnaturedjobs.com or on Facebook @GoodNaturedJobs

40 | ROOTLESS LIVING DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 41 JONTIBOLLES MARC&JULIEBENNETT WHITE HAT OPS RVLOVE hen the agency Jonti Bolles was working at started eet the Bennett’s. Marc & Wto move away from client based work, Jonti saw MJulie Bennett are the co- the opportunity to start her own company, White Hat owners & co-founders of the Ops. Even though it was intimidating to start she says, online media company, RVLove. “It was too good to pass up.” White Hat Ops provides sustainable and ethical digital growth for companies RVLove started in 2014 as a hobby and nonprofit organizations. travel blog and YouTube channel when the couple first hit the Jonti admits the way she started her agency was a little road as full-time RVers. Their RV backwards. “I wanted to start my own company with low travels were originally supported overhead, no big conference rooms or office leases,” by Marc’s full-time remote job as Jonti said. She didn’t want her team, or herself, to spend an employee. Within the first few hours fighting traffic. years, RVLove started to grow to the point where it required a full As Jonti became more confident in her business, she commitment from Marc & Julie. hired her partner Denise. This released Denise from a corporate office job and allowed them to combine work The Bennett’s decided to take and family trips. On an extended stay with a friend in the leap and make RVLove a business in early 2017. It was Italy, Jonti realized she could enjoy life & travel while perfect for the couple since the still conducting business and keeping clients happy. business was built around their “We decided going back to living in an RV and traveling travels. They wanted to help would let us explore more of the U.S.” Jonti said. others learn how to transition their life into extended Prior to creating RVLove, Julie had run her own RV travel. The passion they share about creating quality marketing and PR businesses, so it was a natural The couple set out to find the healthiest places in the resources for other RVs brought them to create an transition to creating content for RVLove. With their U.S. to live. They were seeking that joy of life they had online course: The RV Success School. website, YouTube, and courses the couples’ goal is to experienced in Western Europe. She said she’s still provide people with quality, well researched, drama- looking, “but that is half the fun. The bonus was realizing In early 2018, Marc & Julie authored the book “Living free educational materials and guided coaching. when you live on the road, adventure finds you.” the RV Life - Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road”. The book is now in its 3rd print run and a bestseller. Turning their RV travels into a successful business Jonti was fearful that clients would be put-off by not hasn’t come without some challenges. They struggle, being in the same city or being as easily accessible. like all digital nomads, with finding solid internet and She has several clients who prefer to meet in person, separating work and play. “It isn’t always easy” adds but most clients enjoy hearing about her travels, often Marc. “When so much of our business is based around asking “where are you this month?” our RV life and work/life boundaries become blurred. There’s socializing with our friends where we can simply Traveling while running her company has also offered be ‘Marc and Julie’, then there is socializing with our RV more cost effective ways for her to attend conferences community and at events, where we still have to be “on” and events. She can now be with her family and dogs as ‘RVLove’.” without having to pay for additional airfare, boarding, and hotels. One of the challenges she’s found is The couple have found that traveling too far and too balancing the time to move from one location to the fast becomes stressful and reduces their productivity, next, plan itineraries, work, and also be able to enjoy even sometimes leading to burn out. So while travel where they are staying. “We typically stay a month or is integral to their business, they are mindful of their more to take advantage of good working conditions traveling pace and focus on creating quality, helpful and lower rates at parks.” Jonti said. resources.

Find out more about Jonti, Denise, and White Hat Ops Learn more from Marc & Julie at RVLove.com and on at whitehat-ops.com or on Facebook @Whitehatops their YouTube Channel, RVLove and follow them on social media @rvlovetravel.

42 | ROOTLESS LIVING | DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS ROOTLESS LIVING | 43 LAURAPENCEATENCIO MARCIAHOPPER HAPPY CAMPER NAILS SOCIAL SAVVY GEEK arcia Hopper aura Pence Atencio was a financial advisor prior to Mruns her direct Lthe 2008 market crash. She had discovered a talent sales company, for marketing and social media through marketing Happy Camper herself. She was soon invited to speak and train on Nails, from her social media but because of her position as a financial fifth-wheel. She advisor, she wasn’t able to take payment. has a team of over 300 stylists who In 2010, after losing her job due to the crash, she was work with her and approached by women who wanted her to manage she’s even met a their digital marketing, which she quickly accepted. “I few in her traveling was looking for a job in marketing or recruiting but no lifestyle. one was hiring full-time.” Laura said. “If they were, you needed a degree in marketing and 5+ years experience, Marcia and her husband have been full-time RVers neither of which I had.” since 2016. Originally living in Kansas City, when their Photo Credit: Anne Barhyte daughter married and moved to Texas, the couple Through the encouragement of her American Business decided to sell the house and hit the road. During their Women’s Association chapter, she took the leap and and her 6 year old daughter have travelled over 15,000 first year on the road, Marcia was working remotely but started her own business, Social Savvy Geek. As a miles in 2019 alone. she wanted another way to bring in an income. She digital marketing agency, Social Savvy Geek combines soon found out about Color Street. traditional business networking and marketing They are not your traditional digital nomads, Laura is strategies with current digital marketing for a holistic excitedly saving for an RV and in the meantime, she’s Marcia signed up as a stylist with Color Street in 2017, approach focused on business growth and sales. living in hotels, house or pet sitting, occasionally just two months after the company launched. Marcia staying with friends and family, or tent camping. “We says she knew that the ground level was the best place Living in Virginia, Laura leased a traditional office space are enjoying seeing the US and I am also planning to to get involved, “I absolutely loved the product and and hired employees. When she moved to Colorado, take Brennan with me on work trips to England, Canada, knew that so many other women would too.” following the birth of her daughter, she realized what and Germany this year.” Laura said. “I feel like I get more a waste it was to spend on an office. She transitioned done when I am busier and traveling has always felt Her line, Happy Camper Nails, are 100% nail polish that her employees to contractors and the business went good to me. I’m only sorry that I waited so long to cut works like a sticker. It goes on dry, doesn’t smudge, fully remote. “I had built a business that could run from ties with apartments and get going.” and comes off with regular nail polish remover. It was a laptop and I wasn’t taking advantage of it at all.” Laura a perfect opportunity for her as she wanted something said. Laura says her traveling lifestyle does come with a few she didn’t need to carry a lot of inventory for. “It fit challenges, like crossing time zones. “My calendars perfectly into our lives because most of the business When her husband suddenly passed away in 2018, aren’t smart enough to allow for future time zone could be done online and what little bit of inventory I Laura decided she wanted to work from the road and prediction.” which sometimes creates client scheduling wanted to have on hand would fit in a shoebox under travel full-time, instead of just taking vacations or challenges. She’s also still working out how to best the bed.” Macria said. traveling for speaking engagements. Together, she podcast from the road. Through her lifestyle brand and side hobby, Boondock Geeks, she is documenting their A few months into her business she met Dorothy Bridges, life on the road. while the two were attending the RV Entrepreneur Summit. Dorothy fell in love with the product right away Then there are the challenges she finds that aren’t and joined Marcia’s team a few months later. They have related to working at all, including judgment from separate client bases but the pair have worked together ever since. You can learn more about Marcia and Happy Camper others about homeschooling her daughter on the road Nails at her website happycampernails.com or on instead of enrolling her in a traditional school. Laura Being able to help other women who don’t have the Instagram @happycampernails is also a swimmer “I have not yet figured out how to swim enough. Hotel pools are no good for a US Masters time or money to visit a salon has been very rewarding. swimmer.” Marcia’s travel style is pretty mobile, staying a week or two in an area before exploring the next and it allows Learn more about Laura at socialsavvygeek.com or her to meet new customers along the way. follow her adventures on social @SocialSavvyGeek.

44 | ROOTLESS LIVING DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 45 SCOTT&CHRISTINAFIELD BEN&CHARITYDeVRIES VIAVISTA CONSULTING + OUR EPIC FIELD TRIP GRATEFUL GLAMPER & AROMA OUTFITTERS

cott and Christina Field are the owners of n 2009 Ben & Charity DeVries SViaVista Consulting and the YouTube channel, Ifounded TechKnow, a digital Our Epic Field Trip. marketing agency to help companies with all things “techie”. In the years In 2017, while celebrating their 35th wedding that followed, they found themselves anniversary in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the couple wanting to travel more as a family became curious about the people living and and were looking for ways to make working there. Through this experience and a little it happen. bit of research, they discovered the full-time RV lifestyle. In 2016 the couple took a course on how to start an online Amazon That discovery ignited their whole transformation. private label business. Knowing They were determined to find a way to create a nothing about ecommerce they life of travel and adventure. After researching, researched a niche to go after and analyzing finances, and evaluating nomadic started Aroma Outfitters. Aroma business opportunities, they moved into their 2015 Outfitters is a line that helps users Entegra Anthem in 2018. organize and store essential oils for easy everyday use. Scott & Christina provide a variety of services under their umbrella of ViaVista, Inc. including subsurface When they set out in their Class mapping Ground Penetrating Radar mapping (GPR), A motorhome in 2017, they soon environment, health & safety consulting, as well as identified another niche in camping and outdoor living. helping design vacation packages through ViaVista Creating client based careers for themselves hasn’t They started their second Amazon business, Grateful Voyages. been without its challenges, they struggle with client Glamper, which sells everything from RV t-shirts to kid acquisition since they are always on the move. However, friendly marshmallow roasting sticks. Scott is an Omega Mapping RV franchise owner. Using as Christina says “we are no longer on that monotonous ground penetrating radar and survey-grade GPS corporate treadmill – every day is different, and we feel equipment he conducts discovery of underground we’re really experiencing new things all the time.” features for cemeteries and municipalities. As an RV Starting a company and becoming full-time RVers with Franchise, Scott & Christina travel all over the U.S. no prior experience has had its own stresses and trials. providing the services to small and mid-size businesses. Even with all that, Christian says, “we would make the leap all over again because the upsides far outweigh the bumps along the way.”

The mapping business takes them to new communities across the country and gives them the opportunity to meet and engage with local residents. “We love that all our business The couple runs all three businesses and loves that it endeavors result in positive outcomes for our allows them the ability to travel. “We can now travel and clients and followers – that’s what really keeps work from anywhere, any time.” Charity said. “We travel us inspired and motivated.” part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months. Our kids are in a great local school so Hear more from Scott & Christina at we stay mostly stationary during the school year.” ourepicfieldtrip.com or by searching OurEpicFieldTrip on YouTube, Instagram, and Learn more about Ben & Charity at gratefulglamper.com Facebook. or on Instagram @gratefulglamper

46 | ROOTLESS LIVING | DIGITAL NOMAD ENTREPRENEURS ROOTLESS LIVING | 47 with those on your team is crucial to keep everything WORK ESSENTIALS flowing. There are a number of great project management DIGITAL NOMAD tools out there now, here are a few these nomads are using.

Slack is a communication tool which allows you to chat in one place about a specific project. So no more searching your inbox, conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces called channels with all the members in the chat who need to be.

Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards so you can see at a glance what’s being worked on by who and where it’s at in the process.

Asana is a work management platform for teams to use for goals, projects, and growing the business. You can map out projects and visually see their progress in Asana.

#4 Good Help

From a virtual assistant to a great bookkeeper, utilizing skilled help is important for digital nomads. RVer Heather Alyssa Padgett planning away. Photo by: Kyle Kesterson Ryan, aka the Tax Queen, helps other digital nomads Selling digital or physical products? Shopify is easy to with their bookkeeping and taxes. use and offers multiple ways for you to sell your products. Julie Bennett of RVLove in her motorhome office From your company’s facebook page, in person, or a e asked the digital nomad entrepreneurs featured If there’s not a Verizon signal where we’re camped, “I have been using Heather for years and am always designed and hosted website on the Shopify platform. It’s what we have been using for Rootless Clothing, and in this issue what tools, services and software they then it’s pretty much impossible to run the business.” delighted with her work.” - Sonya Schweltzer W at a low monthly rate, its ideal for new businesses. used to help them run their businesses on the move. - Veronica Cruz Besides the basics, phones & laptops, here is what they There are many within our digital nomad community who are virtual assistants. If you are a part of The #6 Hard Drives & Headphones had to say. If you don’t have time to research and just want something RV Entrepreneur facebook group, odds are you will quick, Unlimitedville is an easy option. Unlimitedville be able to find an VA there. There are also sites like Noise canceling microphones and headphones can be #1 Mobile Internet offers service from all 4 major carriers. There is a one TheVirtualSavvy.com or TheUnicornHub.com, where pretty important, especially if the neighbors dog won’t time set-up fee, they’ll send you a mobile hotspot, and their matchmaking services will find a VA to fit your stop barking. Jabra offers a few different options that When asked what their biggest challenge is, nearly every offer only, no contract, month-to-month plans. Use needs. block out disruptive background noise. one of our digital nomad entrepreneurs said internet. promo code 6FQYTM2 and get $50 off your order. Visit From finding the best unlimited plan, to making sure RootlessLiving.com/Unlimitedville your site has decent cellular service, internet on the go is #5 Marketing & Accepting Payments If you are a podcaster, you can use Audacity’s free always top of mind for digital nomads. software to reduce background noise from your #2 Video Conferencing If your company has a newsletter, you’ll need a good recordings. Learn more at audacityteam.org Customer Relationship Management, or CRM, platform. “The Mobile Internet Resource Center forum keeps Zoom was the conference call software of choice for Mailchimp is a great, easy to use solution that offers free Both on-the-go and larger, stay in the rig, hard drives are us updated on the latest.” - Jonti Bolles nomads who take client calls. It’s what we at Rootless accounts to start out. essential for those who are creating or managing a lot of Living use to record our podcast. Zoom offers free basic content. We like the WD My Passport Portable External Three years ago, through an alert from the Mobile plans all the way up to an enterprise level. For more Veronica Cruz of Good Natured Jobs loves HubSpot. Hard Drives or the LaCie Rugged Mini for added shock Internet Resource Center, we were able to score an information visit zoom.us and drop protection. AT&T Mobley before AT&T discontinued the sale of them. Staying connected with them is a huge help in staying “I depend heavily on video conferencing to be able “The platform helps manage marketing, works as a CRM and they offer tons of free training, tips and connected on the road. Visit RVMobileInternet.com for to connect with my clients.” - Sonya Schweitzer more. tools for growing your business.” Do you have a tool or product that we #3 Project Management should be talking about? Sometimes you are in a place that has OK cell service, If you have a subscription based model, Chargebee is and you just need a boost. This is where weBoost great. They are ideal for start-ups as they offer free plans “Our most important tools for running our online and Email us at [email protected] or include comes in. weBoost offers a variety of different packages, up to your first $50,000 in sales. mobile business revolve around communications.” the hashtag #rootlessliving on your next post so with some designed specifically for RVs. TheweBoost - Julie Bennett we can see & share. Connect RV 65 has a higher antenna for maximum signal Keeping track of the various projects and communicating inside your RV.

48 | ROOTLESS LIVING WORK ESSENTIALS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 49 1 COUPLE + 1 STATE = 103 PARKS HOW ONE COUPLE VISITED 103 MICHIGAN STATE PARKS IN 10 MONTHS By Ari and Jessi Adler

50 | ROOTLESS LIVING | ARTICLE NAME 10 FAVORITE BOONDOCKING SPOTS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 50 51 | ROOTLESS LIVING | 10 FAVORITE BOONDOCKING SPOTS ARTICLE NAME | ROOTLESS LIVING | 51 About 75 percent of Michigan’s State Parks isiting all 103 State Parks in Michigan might seem offer camping, and we stayed at as many Vlike a good bucket list item to check off over the as we could. Sometimes we camped at one years, but we managed to knock it out in just 10 months. park while visiting a few others in the area, in the same weekend, to fit them all in. The In 2018, we learned that 2019 would be the 100th busiest time was when we visited the parks anniversary of the creation of the Michigan State Park in Southeast Michigan. Many of them are so system, and the Department of Natural Resources close together, we once ended up doing five would be celebrating it all year long. parks in a single day.

So, we decided to pursue what seemed like a crazy It’s tough when you’re shooting videos along idea: visit every State Park during 2019 and document the way. We have several bloopers with one our visits to share. We knew it would be a lot of work, of us saying the wrong park or stopping to but it could also be a lot of fun. ask which park we’re in! It would’ve been nice to spend more time at many of the parks We intended to work from the road and travel full-time because each one offers something unique. throughout the year, but working remotely turned out not to be an option for Jessi at the time. Shooting and editing the videos meant we also needed to do a lot of research. Jessi Starting in January of 2019, we spent nearly every worked hard to research the history of the weekend crisscrossing the state in our Class B RV, a parks, and it helped us connect with a place Tippy Dam State Recreation Area 2008 Roadtrek 190 Popular 4x4. Heading out from our because we knew why it existed or what had house near Lansing, Michigan on Fridays after work; we happened there in the past 100 years. surveys in Michigan originate. That’s important because often did not return until late on Sunday nights. We took every property description within the state is referenced two weeks off in September to travel the entire Upper Our research helped us discover petroglyphs in starting from that point. Peninsula and a few three-day weekends sprinkled Michigan, something we had no idea were there, until throughout the year. we found them at Sanilac Petroglyphs State Park. Did you know a lot of State Park property in Michigan

remains undeveloped because it once belonged to We visited the 103rd park in October 2019. At the Meridian-Baseline State Park, there is a surveying lumber barons or auto magnates? There are 2,400 acres

Big Sable Point Lighthouse at Ludington State Park medallion that marks the point from which all land of woods for people to enjoy in one of the most heavily developed counties in Southeast Michigan because it used to be the weekend estate of Edsel Ford.

In Northern Michigan, there are old-growth forests we can still enjoy today because, ironically, they were preserved by lumber barons whose companies didn’t harvest them in the 1800s.

We enjoyed talking and learning from locals, especially the camp hosts. They provided outstanding tips on lesser-known sites to see. Which in Michigan, included great hiking trails near beautiful rivers, awesome waterfalls, and many lighthouses.

They also knew where to find the best treats! At some point during the year, Ari started joking that it was more of an ice cream tour than a State Park tour because of our frequent stops to local ice cream shops.

Bucket list travel is often a motivation for folks with RVs, but keep in mind that those lists don’t have to involve trips across the country. We have said for years that people can really be a tourist in their own backyard. This project helped us see first hand how it can be a fascinating endeavor.

We encourage you to start small and do what you can. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Belle Isle State Park 52 | ROOTLESS LIVING | 103 STATE PARKS ROOTLESS LIVING | 53 Host new friends and camp for free!

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Maybe you can’t afford the money or the time to visit all Lower Peninsula: Ludington State Park is home to three the National Parks, but you can probably find a way to campgrounds, sandy beaches, scenic sand dunes, an visit the state parks in your home state. Of course, if you iconic lighthouse, wetlands, marshlands, and forests. live in a large state like Michigan, we don’t recommend The park is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake checking them all off in one year! Michigan, with several miles of beautiful shoreline along both lakes. These are just some of the reasons this is the Michigan State Park Recommendations: most popular State Park in Michigan!

Best Hiking Ari and Jessi Adlers are public relations professionals Upper Peninsula: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State in Michigan who recently made the transition to remote Park boasts over 90 miles of trails on nearly 60,000 work, bringing them one step closer to full-time travel in acres of land in historic lumber and copper-mining their Class B RV. Their goal is to hike, camp, and boldly country. Plus, it sits on Lake Superior and has numerous go to all 50 states. inland lakes, including the stunning Lake of the Clouds. See more from Ari and Jessi at their website, trekers.org Lower Peninsula: Pinckney State Recreation Area has or by searching trekersorg on YouTube, Facebook and 40 miles of multi-use trails on 11,000 acres of land in Instagram. southern lower Michigan. It’s also known for a chain of excellent fishing lakes.

Best Beach You really can’t go wrong with any of the State Parks on Michigan’s west coast since the white sandy beaches along Lake Michigan are a sun-seeker’s paradise. However, Warren Dunes State Park has the bonus of giant sand dunes you can climb up and run down before hitting the water.

Best For Families: Upper Peninsula: Van Riper State Park offers a beach and waterfront along 1.5 miles on a large inland lake, 1.5 miles along a beautiful river, a massive playground, and Find out more information at a bicycle pump track. Plenty to keep families busy! Plus, the area is known for moose sightings. boondockerswelcome.com/rootless

54 | ROOTLESS LIVING | 103 STATE PARKS 55 | ROOTLESS LIVING ARTICLE NAME | ROOTLESS LIVING | 55 a charming little mountain town with all the services Elephant Rock, Buena Vista • CO you would need; grocery stores, gas, dump stations, GPS: 38.884724 -106.151789 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and adorable unique gift As soon as we drove into this gem we knew we’d be shops. Don’t forget to stop by K’s Dairy Delight for the staying here awhile. It’s beyond picturesque with a ton best burgers and ice cream in town! of activities like hiking and rock climbing. It’s gold medal waters are renowned for some of the best fly fishing, We rank this place as a favorite boondocking spot - we white water rafting, and kayaking. You can also pan for love it so much we’ve stayed here on three separate gold here! occasions while traveling through Colorado.

As digital nomads having cell service here is a huge Mariela Torres & Santi Araujo Upper Teton View plus. You can also drive 15 minutes into Buena Vista, @LeJoyRide Grand Tetons National Park • WY GPS: 43.7638, -110.5527

One of our all-time favorite boondocking spots is Upper Teton View near Grand Tetons National Park. The panoramic view from this amazing spot are out of this world. The Tetons are visible in all their glory and the elevated view is incredible. You will need a bit of an adventurous spirit to get to this spot as the road is narrow and bumpy, but you won’t be disappointed by your reward.

A spot near the edge of the hill is ideal for viewing. We traveled with our 42ft fifth wheel, so size isn’t an issue if you are brave. For those that like easy, there is a Lower Teton View as well. It’s not nearly as scenic as you don’t get a birds eye view, but it is a free place to camp right outside the park’s boundary. Cell coverage isn’t great here, so take some time off to enjoy nature and make new friends!

Nicole Schroeder @Fulltime_Families

56 | ROOTLESS LIVING | BOONDOCKING ROOTLESS LIVING | 57 ROOTLESSLIVING PODCAST PODCASTS FOR THE DRIVE Boomtown by Christian Wallace Second Date Update from MOViN 92.5 A fascinating 10- The very popular part series taking Seattle morning you inside the show brings their West Texas oil Second Date boom. Update segments in podcast form.

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The RV Entrepreneur by Heath Padgett Stuff You Should Know with Josh & Chuck A podcast for If you’ve ever people interested wanted to know in creating remote about history with income and the a fun twist, this ability to work from Shorty Award anywhere. winning podcast has you covered. PODCASTS FOR THE DRIVE PODCASTS Podcasts are listed as a courtesy to our readers and compiled from recommendations in various Facebook groups. If you have a podcast you think we should include, email us at [email protected] Listen to the Rootless Living Podcast on your favorite podcast player 58 | ROOTLESS LIVING | ARTICLE NAME FOR YOUR EARS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 59 FOR NOMADS BY NOMADS UPCOMING EVENTS, RALLIES & CONFERENCES ABOUT THE COVER Stay connected with fellow digital nomads at these 2020 events. CONTRIBUTORS: One of the hardest things to coordinate MARCH: MAY: JULY: Barry Benton while puplishing a magazine on the The Real RV Show Wyoming Outdoor Weekend & Expo Green Country RV Show road is a good cover photo. March 12-15 in Sacramento, CA May 8-9 in Lander, WY July 17-19 in Tulsa, OK

Heather Ryan Big thanks to Heath & Alyssa for having The RV Entrepreneur Summit Tennessee Grand Design Owners Rally Adventure Van Expo Mt. Hood a really fun photo for this issue’s cover. March 19-22 in Guntersville, AL Weekend 1: May 7-10 in Crossville, TN July 21-22 in Mt. Hood, OR Adam & Kathryn Frazer They took this while in New Zealand at Weekend 2: May 12-14 in Crossville, TN Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. FMCA’s 101st International Conven- FMCA Joint Chapter Rally Oswego Nicole Douglass tion DNX Festival 2020 Harborfest Our next issue will focus on Boondocking March 26-29 in Tucson, AZ May 23-24 in Berlin, Germany July 22-27 in Oswego, NY and we are looking for the next cover Savannah Smiled photo. If you think you have one that best represents “boondocking” please APRIL: JUNE: AUGUST: Heath & Alyssa Padgett email us at [email protected] Good Sam Texas 2020 State Rally Social Media Week Lima Ohio Grand Design Owners Rally or DM us a preview on Instagram April 9-12 in Canton, TX June 17-18 in Lima, OH August 6-9 in Millersburg , OH Joel Holland @rootlesslivingmag Escapees RVers Boot Camp Escapees RV Club - 60th Escapade Xscapers Alaska Cruise April 17-19 in Las Vegas, NV June 21-26 in Rock Springs, WY August 14-24 in Seattle, WA Cherie Ve Ard & Chris Dunphy Running Remote Conference Bansko Nomad Fest 2020 Overland Expo Mountain West Mark Koep LET’S CONNECT #rootlessliving April 20-21 in Austin, TX June 29 - July 5 in Bansko, Bulgaria August 28-30 in Loveland, CO Brittany Haas Events listed are a courtesy to our readers with dates and details subject to change. For more information, contact the events directly. If you want your next event listed here please email [email protected] Thomas Fromm @rootlesslivingmag

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60 | ROOTLESS LIVING CALENDAR OF EVENTS | ROOTLESS LIVING | 61 FINAL THOUGHTS FINAL THOUGHTS Well that’s a wrap on Issue #2! We hope you enjoyed Our motto and magazine will always be “For Digital it as much as we enjoyed writing, designing and Nomads, By Digital Nomads”. This is where you come working with this amazing community to bring it to life. in. If you have a story, experience, park, location, remote job, renovations, you name it, we want to hear In our next issue, we’re focusing on Boondocking from you. here in the U.S. We’ll be taking a look at the people, the products, and the places that have everything to You might be reading this page thinking you have do about living off the grid. an interesting story, but you don’t qualify because you’re new, don’t have the experience, or a huge Boondocking is one of those words that mean social following, maybe you don’t have one at all. We different things to different people. For us, we will don’t care about the numbers. If you have a cool and be using two factors … off the beaten path & with no unique story that needs to be shared, we want to hear nightly cost to camp. from you.

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