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Cross Country 1988 Van Life

How I Came to Find Van Life

by Martin Oct 1, 2023

I’ve always felt a deep longing for something more, an innate desire to break free from the ordinary and fully embrace the extraordinary. Van life, I discovered, offered me the perfect opportunity to do just that.

Roadtrips Cross Country 1988

Road Trip Through the United States – 1988

by Martin Sep 5, 2018

When I graduated college, I decided that before I started my career, I wanted an opportunity to see the United States.  There were places I wanted to visit, see and explore before settling down behind a desk for the next 40 years.  I had a job lined up, however, I had about six weeks before […]

Van Life, Disc Golf & Road Adventures with Martin
I live in my van, chase good music, play disc golf across the country, and create designs inspired by the places I go — and the times we’re living through.
This blog is a mix of personal stories, travel insights, creative projects, and the occasional moment of “Wait… was that bison real?”

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