A Nomad’s Life

Hello Backstory fans! Welcome to another interesting episode!  A lot of people have had the fantasy of hopping in their car one day and just driving off on an adventure somewhere, but very few actually follow through because of obligations, time, fear, etc. in this episode we talk with Gypsy J, who has done exactly that. He had known from a very young age that he wanted to see the world on his own terms, and for the last 5 years, has been traveling to various places in the US in his van, dubbed Dorothy. He talks about his decision making process in getting started, and what his feelings were at the beginning of his journey. We chat about problems encountered and how he approaches the unexpected things that pop up when least expected. The nomadic life might not be for everyone, but with the right temperament, an ability to plan, and good equipment, Gypsy J shows that it is possible to live life in a van, and still be comfortable. We also chat about how he came to find Dorothy, and why he named his van this. This episode is a very interesting story about one man’s search for his own happiness, and we enjoyed talking with Gypsy J a lot. His story is inspiring and will appeal to the adventurous spirit in us all.