#Vanlife and #rvlife have become romanticized for epitomizing freedom, escapism, and wanderlust. It’s a lifestyle appealing to stir-crazy travelers, adventure-seekers, and anyone enticed by its seemingly endless opportunity. During the pandemic, its allure became a balm for many. ⁠ ⁠ For mattkirouacyork, life on wheels started out that way. He sold his condo in Chicago and moved into a 26-foot motorhome with his husband, where he lived, worked, and traveled for two years. But two years was enough. “As grateful as I am that I took the plunge and proved to myself that I could uproot from my urban security blanket, there were many aspects of the experience that were just unsustainable.” At the link in our bio, he tells his very personal story of what happens when cracks begin to form in that rose-colored windshield. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: unclebradleygeorge ⁠ #traveling #travelhack #travelgram #placestogo #travelplaces #vanlifestyle #vans #driving #roadtrip