The Best Reasons to the Live as a Full Time Nomad : Advantages of RV Living

Why live a nomadic life?  What are the benefits of living in an RV, van, Skoolie or travel trailer full time?  Here are the answers and MORE!

Welcome, I’m Allie.  I’ve been living in an RV full time since 2020.  I’m on a mission to get the answers nomads and future nomads need to live a happy life on the road.

This is the first of many articles talking about the different aspects of nomadic living.  So what better way to kick off the new direction my website and YouTube channel are going than to talk about the benefits of living nomadically.

WHY I LIVE IN AN RV FULL TIME

Everyone has their “why” they live on the road. Below are some of the benefits I find are important.

I’d like to start with the positive, of course, since I ABSOLUTELY LOVE living this lifestyle.  

Explore New Places

Since I was a little girl I felt the need, yes NEED, to explore our world.  I thrive on learning and sometimes visiting new people and places.  

Living in an RV I get the pleasure of seeing our beautiful world!  

Meet New People

There’s always something new around the corner – a new trail, view, Starbucks, grocery store and one of my favorites, always new people to meet!  

John and I have met 100s of people from all over the world in our travels.  It’s always our aim to meet as many people as possible with a smile.  This seems to show others we’re very willing to talk.  This approach rarely fails so we’ve had the pleasure of meeting and learning from many people around the world!

Healthier Mind, Body and Soul

Another amazing benefit to living nomadically in an RV is we’re healthier.  I eat better since I don’t have access to fast food most of the time; we make our own food in the trailer.  I get outside everyday, weather permitting.  John and I are either taking simple walks that are great for our mental health but most days we get out for longer bike rides and/or hikes, this is not only great for mental health but physical as well.

And don’t even get me started on the benefits of being closer to nature.  Our circadian rhythms are right on. ( Read more about circadian rhythms here : https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm )

Being in nature fills my soul with happiness.  This is where my ancestors, ancestors thrived for 1000s of years and I firmly believe this is where we are meant to be.

Bottom line : We feel ALIVE!

WHY PEOPLE LIKE TO LIVE NOMADICALLY

I did a deep dive online to find out what others say are advantages to living on the road as a nomad.  I found many talk about the same consistent reasons.  Those reasons are below.

What say are the benefits of living a nomadic lifestyle

• Freedom
• Better health mentally and physically
• Small budget friendly
• Adventure along the way
• Meet new people and learn about how others live

In my opinion, these are pretty good reasons.

FURTHER THOUGHTS FROM THOSE THAT LIVE FULL TIME ON THE ROAD

Camp Addict Is Full Time RVing the Right Lifestyle for You? https://campaddict.com/rv-living/full-time-rv-living/is-full-time-rving-for-me/

Raising Wildflowers like that nomadic life saying it’s good for your budget.  They want to travel with their 5 kids and the cost of living keeps rising so they want to lower expenses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1c2cjndDg

Catherine Gregory wanted to get out of the “rat race” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA_CsbQiFfE

Bob Wells from Cheap RV Living likes the freedom of the open road. He’s been living as a nomad since 1995!  Talk about being OG!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wISKvm7DGcw

Christine from Shuttle Babe-Beachcricket loves the “freedom and adventure” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc7P-j8BaC0

Trent from TTTHEFINEPRINTTT wanted to do something “wild and crazy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI_F6DEpXQQ

MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU TO EXPLORE NOMADIC LIVING

Every resource below is a video or article that discusses why they love living on the road as a nomad or the benefits of the nomad lifestyle. There may be a few repeats but it’s worth checking each one out for individual reasons that may resonate with you.

Toby in Transit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4a31d4REq8 

The Woodland Nomad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5uUPWX98o

Dueling Journeys https://www.duelingjourneys.com/airstream/20-pros-cons-of-full-time-rv-living

Heath and Alyssa https://heathandalyssa.com/29-reasons-living-in-an-rv-is-better-than-living-in-a-house/

Westside Today https://westsidetoday.com/2021/09/02/the-many-benefits-of-rv-living/

Jessie on a Journey https://jessieonajourney.com/7-benefits-of-living-a-nomadic-life/

Become a Nomad https://becomenomad.com/advantages-of-a-nomad-lifestyle/

Remote Year https://www.remoteyear.com/blog/living-a-nomadic-lifestyle-guide

Emma and Bus Bus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gN5o4fIxv4 Pros and cons, a mental journey

Johnny in the Van https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NDSPE5g3Ls 

WATCH MY TAKE ON THE BENEFITS OF LIVING AS A NOMAD

CONCLUSION

Are you nomadic?  Or want to be?  What do you feel are the benefits of living on the road?  Comment below.

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I’m Allie. At 48 I set out solo to live in my RV. That journey is on hold but my passions for hiking and living well in my 50s still live on! Join me below for more inspiration and adventures. We’re older but even stronger!

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