Staying happy and healthy in van life has its challenges. I love exploring new places so I am often driving every day, which means finding a new spot to sleep everyday, not exercising enough and picking up a not so healthy snack along with gas can add challenges to my van life.
Being a solo female traveller can bring up other issues of boredom, loneliness and safety concerns. Different weather conditions can add stress in driving. Staying warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather can also hinder the joy of travelling in a van.
I am generally healthy but I came down with my first cold while living in my van which prompted me thinking of this topic. In an area where I did not know anyone, feeling alone, the very cold weather and me coming down with a head cold made for an unhappy traveller.
The first few days I just pushed on, driving a few hours each morning then finding a large parking lot to stop and nap. Finally I decided to look for a place to stay put for a few days. Budget came into this as well since I really cannot afford to pay the RV campground prices and no free sites were is my immediate area.
I did find a basic campsite for $10 USD per night. It was a fairly quiet sunny spot and I stayed for 4 nights. Resting did help to get over my cold but then boredom set in. So how do I stay healthy in van life?
