Category: Nomadic Lifestyle

• Fellowshipping with new friends

  

  Sharing a love for our nomadic lifestyle.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/04/2023

  A pre-published author, adventures, blog, Boondocking, Landscape Photography, Nomadic Lifestyle, Poetry, Recreational Vehicle RV, Reitrement, Retirement lifestyle, Self reflection, Sunset, Travel, US National Parks & Monuments, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Poetry, Retirement lifestyle, Wisdom

• Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2023

  

  I enjoyed the company of several dogs who satisfied my dog-fix.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/31/2023

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, blog, Landscape Photography, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Recreational Vehicle RV, Retirement lifestyle, sunrise, Sunset, Travel

  Blogging, Fellowship, Landscape Photography, Nomadic Lifestyle, RV LifeStyles

• End of the Year, 2022

  

  I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/18/2022

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, blog, Journaling, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Self reflection, Wisdom, Writer

  blog post, RV LifeStyles, self reflection

• Summer of Fun 2022

  

  60, born in the 60s.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  10/24/2022

  A pre-published author, adventures, blog, Nomadic Lifestyle, Road Trip, Teardrop trailer, Travel, Traveling, US National Parks & Monuments

  Blogging, Lessons Learned

• Harvest Host

  

  Make the journey for a piece of Virginia heaven.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/22/2022

  A pre-published author, adventures, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Photography, Road Trip, Travel

  Harvest Host, Travel, Winery

• Adventure vehicle maintenance

  

  Ten thousand mile oil change and maintenance check by Toyota technicians.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/17/2021

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Photography, Recreational Vehicle RV, Teardrop trailer, Travel

  maintenance, Nomadic Travels, Traveling

• Red Rock National Conservation area

  

  I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle’s pickup turned into the left turn lane

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  04/29/2021

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Hiking, landscape, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Traveling

  Hiking, US National Parks & Monuments

• Harvest host

  

  “It’s not just grapes that make fine wines.”

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/21/2020

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blogging, Campgrounds, creative writings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Wildlife

  Campgrounds, RVing, Winery

• Lakeshore RV resort

  

  I love the sounds of silence

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/12/2020

  A pre-published author, Campgrounds, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Travel, Wisdom

• Acclimating to Maxy & a new lifestyle

  

  RV full-hookup campgrounds are hard to pass up. :-)

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/05/2020

  A pre-published author, creative writings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Photography, Teardrop trailer, Traveling, Wisdom

  Nomadic Travels

• “Traveling nomadic during a world pandemic”

  

  Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/21/2020

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blogging, creative writings, landscape, Migratory Birds, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Travel, Wildlife, Wisdom

  Travel, Wildlife photogrphy

• Sanibel Island Causeway

  

  Basking in the beauty of my surroundings as a nomadic traveler

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/21/2020

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Beaches, Blog Postings, creative writings, landscape, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Traveling

  Beaches, Nomadic Lifestyle, Nomadic Travels

• "My happy place."

  

  The quiet wilderness serenity of nature’s beauty.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/07/2020

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Hiking, landscape, Migratory Birds, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy

  Migratory Birds, Nature, US National Parks & Monuments

• "What a Summer!"

  

  Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/04/2019

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, backpacking, Blogger, Forces in nature, Hiking, landscape, Love, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Poetry, Self reflection, sunrise, Traveling, US National Parks & Monuments, Wisdom

  Love, Nature, Poetry, Summer Time

• “Pacific Crest Trail hikers.”

  

  If you stop moving, you will die

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  09/09/2019

  backpacking, blog, Hiking, Nomadic Lifestyle, Photography, Wisdom

  backpacking, Hikers

• “Fellow World Travelers.”

  

  It is always great meeting fellow travelers who seek nomadic adventures as we are a unique tribe of people whose experiences of the open road brings joys to our hearts.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/25/2018

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, creative writings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Short Story, Travel, Wisdom

  blog post, Nomadic Lifestyle, Photography, Short story, Travel

• “Zombie bike ride.”

  

  I recommend you visit Key West during the Fantasy festival with a daily schedule of events, there is something for everyone.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/19/2018

  A pre-published author, Bicycling, Blog Postings, Key West Florida, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Self reflection, Travel, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Family, Lessons Learned, outdoor photography, Travel, Wisdom

• “Their love is with me forever.”

  

  I recently viewed the movie trailer “Green Book” scheduled for November 21, 2018, release in the US, and it triggered my thoughts about my travels across the US during my lifetime. I was moved emotionally as I thought of my parents who suffered through their fears, worries, and concern for my safety in the 1980’s…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  11/06/2018

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Family, Humanity, Lessons Learned, Love, Morals, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Poetry, Short Story, Travel, Wisdom

  Blogging, Lessons Learned, Love, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Travel

• “Travel dreams crossing the U.S.”

    It has been a little over a month since I last posted a blog simply because I’m enjoying the time of my life fulfilling my dreams. The photos displayed in this blog post and the next couple to follow identify my destinations across the U. S. from Grand Isle north of Burlington VT, to…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/15/2018

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, landscape, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Poetry, Self reflection, Short Story, Travel

  Blogging, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Travel

• Betrayed and frantic, I think not!”

  

  Since Feb I have enjoyed and settled into the Florida warmth, and because of cold temperatures, I used my backpacking pants’ less than a week. As March winds to an end, my mind repeatedly drifts to traveling the roads in the vast western US and hiking/backing treelined canopy trails. Although my focus has been to…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/30/2018

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Retirement, Short Story, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Lessons Learned, Retirement, Wisdom

• A traveler’s miraculous discovery

  

  Wanderer, your footsteps are the road, and nothing more; wanderer, there is no road, the road is made by walking. Antonio Machado A wannabe traveler’s miraculous discovery is the day they realize and understand their passionate dreams of travel. Their travel soul hibernated under layers of societies mandatory expectations while dreams of wanderlust, vagabonding and…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/24/2017

  A pre-published author, Blogger, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Poetry, Traveling, Wisdom

  Blogging, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Travels, Poetry, Wisdom

• “A lifetime of Jolly degrees of happiness and varnish layers of love.”

  

  During anyone’s life, there are jolly times filled with degrees of ups and downs, covered with varnishing layers of love. A life is filled with degrees of changes with reflective layers of varnished ideas, and dreams, building confidence for the future and although there will be regrets, sad and depressing times cherish the jolly pleasant…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/10/2017

  A pre-published author, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Wisdom

  Lessons Learned, Travel, Wish

• “Popular outdoor activities interest continues.”

  For baby boomers, it is believed that upon a certain age exciting, interesting outdoor and athletics activities are limited, curtailed, or not done based on age. However, for the active baby boomers, those assumptions are being destroyed with a vengeance. Remaining young in your heart, mind and more importantly, your body’s health is the popular…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  10/04/2017

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Nomadic Lifestyle, Retirement lifestyle, Travel, Wisdom

  Blogging, Sports, Travel

• Happy Birthday US National Parks

  Today the US National Parks celebrate their 100th centennial. Yes, being 100 is cool when you have the gorgeous historic beauty surrounding you when you are a Park Ranger. The very first National Park was Yellowstone signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Congress moved to set aside 1,221,773 acres…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/25/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Hiking, landscape, Motorcycling, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Traveling, Wildlife, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Photography, Short story, Wisdom

• Youth

  Two years ago when I began researching full-time RVing, my idea and belief were associated with retirees or people who have checked out of mainstream society. What I discovered were the issues of internet signal coverage, connectivity, and identifying cheap, clean, RV campgrounds. However, to my surprise, the most astonishing facts were the enormous number…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/22/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Determination, Dicipline, Dreams, Late Baby Bloomer, Nomadic Lifestyle, Traveling

  Blog Postings, camping, creative writings

• “Paint”

  This time last year I was in Key West Fl where I was exposed to the wonderful world of creative artists. I call it my creative summer of exploring the incredible talents of artist across all fields of creativity including writers, photographers, painters, poets and a large floor foot peddle loom weaver. These amazing artists expanded…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/08/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Churches, creative arts, Key West Florida, Muse, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Relationships, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Photography

• The Great Platt River Archway Monument

  For the past two decades, I have traveled in both directions on Interstates 70 in Kansas, 80 in Nebraska, and 90 in South Dakota. Most people know of the area as America’s bread basket but, I have nicknamed it the void. The six or eight-hour drive depending on the number of times you stop to…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/06/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Indie writer, Nomadic Lifestyle, Travel, Traveling, Wisdom

  advice, Blog Postings, creative writing, Short story

• My Journey Begins

  For the past three months, I have been adjusting to life as a full-time RV’er with stops in St. Louis Mo, Tavares Fl, Spotsylvania VA, Corning NY, with a return to St. Louis for a family reunion. My first adjustment was the weather and the forty degree nights in Northern VA where my little RV…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/04/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Sunset, Traveling

  camping, creative writer, creative writings, Photography, sunsets

• “The things we leave behind.”

  The things we leave behind are the things we collected because they were the must-haves of the moment. After fifteen trips to the local Good-Will store, to drop off the things I had not seen, or held, for several years, I asked myself and wondered why? It is ironic, the stuff I collected was based…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/24/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Humanity, Lessons Learned, Nomadic Lifestyle, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Poetry, Self reflection, Traveling, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Short story

• St. Louis Mo.

  My journey as a travel writer begins in the city of my birth St. Louis, Missouri the “Show Me State.” On June 4, 2016, I started living full-time in a small recreational vehicle to travel the back roads of America. Before I left Southwest Florida, April 30, 2016, I purged a lot of personal belongings,…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/04/2016

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, creative writings, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Retirement lifestyle, Short Story, Traveling

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Photography, Short story

• Voyages

  The various reasons voyages are taken range from curiosity to seeking what’s’ over the next hill, seeking adventure to explore places unknown, a pilgrimage of self-reflection and sometimes you just want to return home. My voyage is a combination of all three. My curiosity to see what is over the next hill, to explore new…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/04/2016

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, courage, creative writings, Forces in nature, Motorcycling, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Short Story, Travel

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Photography, Short story, Wisdom

• Island

  Oh, how I would love to live on an island. I was offered the opportunity to live on an island off the coast of Key West when I received a newsletter from the US National Parks artist-in-residence program asking for applicants for its residency located on the Dry Tortuga Island 90-miles off the coast of…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/03/2016

  A pre-published author, Beaches, Blog Postings, courage, Key West Florida, Nomadic Lifestyle, Travel, Wildlife, Wisdom, Writer

  Beaches, Blog Postings, Courage, creative writing, Dicipline, Flash Fiction, Short story, Wisdom

• “Mountain”

  The sight of most mountains stirs within some humans the desire to explore a trail to conquered and stand upon the summit. As you walk along a path, crossing the planes and valleys on your approach to the mountain. It’s imposing, majestic beauty is always visible. Your concentration is matched by the excitement swelling within…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/12/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Knowledge, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Poetry, Self reflection, Short Stories, Strength, Wisdom

• “Purpose”

  The purpose of planning and structuring is to accomplish a goal. My goal was to establish a nomadic life outside of Southwest Florida and like many things in life my first attempt to leave was hampered by mother nature’s colder than average temperatures along with the 18-21 days of constant rain in the US Mid-Atlantic.…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/06/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Journaling, Nomadic Lifestyle, Photography, Retirement lifestyle, Travel, Traveling

  Blog Postings, Photography, Sunrise

• “The South”

    Many locations in the US south like the above morning sunrise photo taken in Tavares Fl with morning temperatures in the mid 70’s are considered warm temperate zones, but, mother nature can bring a chill to certain parts of the US South. With hurried excitement, I recently left Southwest Florida to begin my travel…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/18/2016

  A pre-published author, Blogging, Flash Fiction, Indie writer, landscape, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Retirement lifestyle, Self reflection, sunrise, The Quality of Light, Traveling

  Blog Postings, Blogging, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Photography, Sunrise

• “Hope and the Westward Expansion Memorial”

  The city of St. Louis is home to the 19-Acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, it is home to the Gateway Arch, the site of The Dred Scott Trail, the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the city of my birth. Since 1968, I have toured The Museum of Westward Expansion more than a…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/17/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Blogger, Indie writer, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Photography, Traveling

  Blogging, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Photography, Short story

• “My First photo competition and A New Beginning”

  Last fall I entered the above photo in The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel photo contest, and my submission won! 🙂 On April 30th, 2016, I started my traveling lifestyle as a full-time RV’er travel blogger, freelance writer, photographer, and Geocacher. Several other activities / hobbies will be reveal as my travel journey continues.…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/16/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Blogger, Blogging, Memories, Nomadic Lifestyle, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Photography, Pre-published author, Retirement, Retirement lifestyle

  Beaches, Blog Postings, Blogging, Courage, Photography, Sunrise

• “Stairway”

  I’m climbing the stairway northward along the interstate from southwest Florida peering into the rearview mirror I see my last morning sunrise of Fort Myers Florida. Excitement feeds my soul as I hurry along as I consider my future travels. I realize I should slow my pace to enjoy my journey. I shall not rush my travel…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/02/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Blog Postings, Blogger, Dreams, Flash Fiction, Journaling, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Poetry

  Blog Postings, creative writing

• “Crossroads”

  During a lifetime, everyone encounters crossroads, producing memories good or bad that reverberate forever, hopefully assiting with better decisions at the next crossroads. 🙂 M. Leake WordPress daily post

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  04/27/2016

  A pre-published author, Flash Fiction, Nomadic Lifestyle, Poetry, time

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry

• Purging for a New Journey

  Viewing a sunrise can reveal how significant purging and decluttering provides the clarity to appreciate the importance of memories. It has been three weeks since my last blog post during which I began decluttering and purging the past thirty years of personal items. As the process continued many wonderful memories swirled in my mind as…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  04/25/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Blogger, Bucketlist, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Self reflection, Travel

  Blogging, Photography

• “Longing”

  For the past ten months, I have expanded my blog beyond a daily prompt response, to include short stories, flash fiction, photography, and poetry. I have discovered sketching and painting along with defining mix media. I’m still learning about the independent publishing world. Beyond all of my creative art learning and discoveries, they are small…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/12/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Flash Fiction, landscape, Nomadic Lifestyle, Travel

  Blog Postings, Blogging, creative writing, Flash Fiction

• “End of Year 2015”

  “Last Day of 2015” Well, today with only a few hours left in 2015, I look back on the past twelve months of blogging and I can only smile 🙂 I continue my passionate discovery of writing and blogging that has expanded to include photography, poetry and I have stretched my creative imagination with my…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/31/2015

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative arts, Key West Florida, Nomadic Lifestyle, Retirement lifestyle

  Blog Postings, creative writer

• “Ebb & Flow”

  Ou blogs morph over time, as interest shift and life happen. Write a post on your blog but three years in the future. Dec 24, 2019 For the past three years, my nomadic adventures have taken me hiking along the Appalachian and the Pacific Coast Trails. I write my blog posting this evening because, in…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/30/2015

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Bucketlist, Nomadic Lifestyle, Time Travel, Travel, Writer

  Blog Postings, Flash Fiction

• “Be The Change”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Be the Change.” What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? I have various ideas as my blog morphs into a nomadic lifestyle. A nomadic lifestyle, beckoning my soul to wander the North American continent. I seek scenic vistas, to…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/03/2015

  Aspiring Writer, Nomadic Lifestyle, Retirement lifestyle

  Blogging, Poetry