Banff National Park in Alberta Canada is a beautiful place any time of year. Winter coats the mountains in a thick layer of snow and makes for a uniquely stunning backdrop. The first national park created in Canada, we had the opportunity to pass through here last summer on our drive back from Alaska. We […]

If you know me (Anna), you know I love an epic adventure. There’s something about making your planning lists, going grocery shopping to prep your food, and double checking to make sure all your gear is in place and ready to go that makes an adventure feel complete to me. Call me crazy, but a trip without thorough prep work just doesn’t feel right.

We’ve spent two seasons in snowy climates now, however, we still felt that our winter outdoor experiences were a little lacking. When we heard about an Idaho hot spring that was only accessible via snowmobile, or tracked vehicle in the winter months, we knew it was an adventure we had to take! We partnered with Cheap Thrills Rentals in McCall Idaho, who equipped us with two snowmobiles, one a two seater, and one a single seater which would carry us and our gear on the 45 minute trek to Burgdorf Hot Springs.

Smart Water Detector – This has been a lifesaver for preventing flooding when we’re parked at a site with no sewage hookups. We set this on the shower floor and it beeps to notify us when our grey water tank is full and water back flows into the shower. Before we used this detector we had several instances where we were washing dishes and turned around to find that the camper was starting to flood! You can also connect it to your phone and will notify you there if it detects water where it is placed.

Being able to fly a drone and take to the skies is a fantastic opportunity and also a huge responsibility. You can definitely fly a drone around and capture some fantastic footage and images for a hobby, but if you want to take it to the next level, you have to get a pilots license. If you want to be able to monetize your footage and images, or if you want to be able to go beyond recreational limits, you have to get officially certified by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Other potential jobs include land surveying, real estate, and tower inspecting. A whole new realm of job opportunities await for those who get their part 107 sUAS license.

Cypress Gardens – Moncks Corner, SC

I was excited to find that these enchanting gardens were the site where the rowboat scene was filmed in the Notebook! Admission is inexpensive, and you can choose to add on a guided boat tour through the swamp, or paddle your own boat. We chose to paddle our own little rowboat, and really enjoyed the chance to navigate through the flora a fauna unique to the swamp. The Gardens also also has a butterfly house and reptile exhibit that we enjoyed walking through. We wondered through the outdoor gardens and down the swamp paths until the gardens closed for the evening, and enjoyed every minute of it! TIP – If you’re there around Halloween they ofer a spooky boat tour that looks like so much fun!!

first day at the new hospital! The hot, humid south. After the temperate weather in Vermont I was longing for a good southern summer. We applied for travel positions in Savannah, GA and after waiting for a month to hear back from the hospitals there, we expanded our search to Charleston, SC. A few weeks […]

Vermont had a plethora of things to do. We spent most days off biking, hiking, swimming, or exploring historic sites. Here is a list of seven of our very favorites. We threw in a few of our favorite food stops as well for when you get hungry on your adventures.

Looking back, I can’t quite remember how we decided on traveling to Vermont. By the time we settled on it as our next work assignment, we had spent almost two months parked in my parents front yard, revamping Shirley (our camper, if you’re new here) for new adventures. The only things I knew about this northern state were that Bernie Sanders was from there, and that the state was rumored to be very beautiful in the fall.

Our first impression of Middlebury, Vermont was that is was a charming small town in a beautiful rural setting. It was the kind of small town you see in movies, where everyone gathers at the square on the weekends, and people sit in the grass and listen to live music while eating food from the local farmers market. It was also very politically charged, almost every street corner had a sign or banner supporting some current movement. The campground we had found was only a 15 minute commute to the hospital, and we started settling into to our new state.

The sweet older couple that sold us our Airstream stood on the driveway behind us, through the rearview I could see his arm wrapped around her comforting her as she wiped tears from her face. We waved to them as we pulled away, and they both waved back.

Lately, travel nurses have gotten a little bit of a bad rap. Some people that I talk to assume I only travel to make big bucks. While the pay is typically better as a travel nurse, this is not the reason why I continue to take contracts. Nursing in and of itself is not a job you do only for the pay. Being a nurse is both an honor, and something I care deeply about.