Posts in Tips & Tricks
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Skoolie Conversion

The cost of a skoolie conversion is widely discussed and we all know that it varies wildly, depending on your needs. We have a pretty modest budget for our skoolie conversion, and so far we have only paid full price for less than 20% of the materials in our skoolie. In this video, we share our best money-saving tips with you so that you can do the same. It is totally possible to create a beautiful and functional conversion on a budget!

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Why I Hope You Fail!

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” - Samuel Beckett

This quote has been my (Ben’s) guiding light and daily mantra during our bus build. Brandi and I are total noobs when it comes to most everything related to building a tiny home in a school bus - and that’s ok! (Right? Right!) As we go through the process of creating new things that will become integral parts of our little home, we make mistakes. And we are made better by those mistakes.

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Plus Size Winter Essentials

Spending time in nature is one of the most healing things we can do. Sadly for many, a major barrier to spending time outside is not being able to find appropriate, reasonably priced gear. The problem is even worse if you live in a plus size body. Everyone should have the ability to enjoy the great outdoors, and I am committed to helping people find great gear that works for them! Below are some of my favorite winter essentials for all my plus size ladies!

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Kickstart Something Amazing

If you’re new around here, you probably don’t know that Remote Ramblers, formerly Amazig Leathers, was brought to life on Kickstarter. Back in 2013, I was a broke graduate student with no real business experience, but a strong desire to create a social enterprise that would bridge the gap between consumers and producers. There was no chance in hell that a traditional bank or investment entity would have invested in me and Amazig, but that didn’t stop hundreds of friends and global strangers from doing exactly that. Now I want to help others do the same!

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Make Money from Home by Teaching English Online with Dada

Do you dream of working from home, but haven’t found the right opportunity? Do you need a part-time or full time job with flexible hours that allows you to spend more time with your family? Or maybe you want to become a digital nomad and travel the world? If so, then teaching English online with Dada may just be the job for you. Learn all about it and apply today!

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide 2019

This is the perfect gift guide for everyone who is trying to live more eco-friendly or anyone who travels a lot.

Travel, especially by plane is very hard on our world. I feel it is important to know this, because most of us travel to experience and celebrate how beautiful the world is - it would therefore make sense that we do our best to try and protect it as we explore its wonders. In this blog post I will share with you easy and luxurious ways to reduce your impact while traveling.

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The Only Travel Shoes You'll Ever Need

Long gone are the days of airlines allowing two free 50 lbs. bags on an international flight. Now days, you’re LUCKY to get even one free bag and a personal item, and many domestic flights don’t even grant you a single free piece. And I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather spend the 25-100 USD on cool adventures and Lemon Drops than on baggage fees. So for me, packing smart is essential!

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