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Hi, I’m Essie. That’s Willow.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Van Girl Travels is where I share practical tips, honest experiences, and inspiration for road trips, car camping, van life, and exploring the outdoors on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many people, I discovered that adventure doesn’t have to look like luxury travel. Sometimes it looks like sleeping under the stars, making coffee at a campsite, taking the scenic route, and finding freedom in the simple things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This website was created to help travelers, campers, and aspiring nomads feel more confident hitting the road. Whether you’re planning your first car camping trip, researching van life, looking for gear recommendations, or searching for travel inspiration, you’ll find resources designed to help make your journey easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Topics you’ll find on Van Girl Travels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Car camping tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Van life resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Road trip planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Camping gear reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Travel with dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Budget travel advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Outdoor adventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organization and small-space living<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    My goal is simple: provide practical information that helps you spend less time stressing and more time exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks for stopping by, and I hope Van Girl Travels helps you plan your next adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Safe travels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for stopping by, and I hope Van Girl Travels helps you plan your next adventure. Safe travels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":80,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-76","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout - Van Girl Travels<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vangirltravels.com\/?page_id=76\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About - Van Girl Travels\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hi, I’m Essie. That’s Willow. 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