Postcard #4: Van Life Burnout: What No One Tells You About Full-Time Travel

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When we first hit the road, we treated van life like a never-ending vacation - up for every sunrise, chasing every sunset, squeezing every ounce out of every day. But eventually, my body hit a wall. What started as a dream road trip turned into two months of running on empty… until a sharp pain in my chest forced everything to stop.

In this episode, I’m talking about the burnout no one prepares you for, how costochondritis became my very blunt wake-up call, and what slowing down has taught me about rest, presence, and letting go of FOMO, even when it feels like you’re missing out on everything. From van life realities to cultural whiplash in Baja, I’m unpacking the not-so-glamorous side of full-time travel and learning how to take care of myself along the way.

If you’ve ever struggled to rest, felt guilty for slowing down, or tried to outrun burnout, this one’s for you.

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