While I traveled a great deal alone as a younger woman including up to my 50s, this might be the part of living in a van that I couldn't handle. I am a light sleeper and highly sensitive and uncertainty of my safety every night would not be something I could deal with.
I thought the same thing until I embarked on a 'car about' journey from Jacumba Ca up to Mt Shasta when I turned 50. The journey was amazing! It built up my self confidence and awareness. A bear visited me in the middle of the night once and I marveled at how amazing my physical heart pumps so efficiently! I scared it off with a metal pan and spatula. So many wonderful memories of encounters with other wildlife and awesome people along the way- new friends for life🦋
Wow. You really have to trust yourself. And listen. Inside. We could all learn to listen inside better. Pay more attention.
What about state parks?
Some state parks have campgrounds you can pay to stay in, but this seems rare. I have not found any that accept free, dispersed camping.
Texas State Park charge $11 a night using their Texas pass with full hook ups.
The “Rules” for Van Life apply to life in general. As a born risk-taker, I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice.
While I traveled a great deal alone as a younger woman including up to my 50s, this might be the part of living in a van that I couldn't handle. I am a light sleeper and highly sensitive and uncertainty of my safety every night would not be something I could deal with.
I thought the same thing until I embarked on a 'car about' journey from Jacumba Ca up to Mt Shasta when I turned 50. The journey was amazing! It built up my self confidence and awareness. A bear visited me in the middle of the night once and I marveled at how amazing my physical heart pumps so efficiently! I scared it off with a metal pan and spatula. So many wonderful memories of encounters with other wildlife and awesome people along the way- new friends for life🦋