The Ecstatic Wanderer

Personal letters and stories from a roving life in the Great American West in a van called Firefly with a dog named Richard. Subscribe for practical and philosophical guides to the art of meaningful & interesting travel.

By April Isaacs

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A Few Diary Entries from Colorado

Sleeping in forests, luteal epiphanies, and aggressive parrots

Jun 19 • April Isaacs

A Beginner's Guide to Sleeping on the Street

The Fine Art of Stealth Camping

Jun 5 • April Isaacs

Why Did God Send Me Here?

And other contemplations from two recent monastic tours

May 20 • April Isaacs

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I Never Meant to Live in a Van This Long

Sep 2, 2024 • April Isaacs

Mandatory Reading List for Wanderers, Pilgrims,Vagabonds, Exiles, and Seekers

Jan 16, 2025 • April Isaacs

Romancing the Road: A Photo Diary of the Year So Far in Vanlife

Sep 6, 2024 • April Isaacs

13 Subtle and Peculiar Methods for Revolutionizing Your Attention

Jan 31, 2025 • April Isaacs

Home is Where Your Van Breaks Down

Sep 20, 2025 • April Isaacs

Things that are Beautiful, Things that are Not

Nov 24, 2024 • April Isaacs

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The Photographs Not Taken

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A Packing List for Getting Lost

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The Art of the Solo Road Trip

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The Tale of the Hunter

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I'm Learning How to Live Somewhere

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