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As a part of our developing Solo Female Traveler eBook, which will offer stories and advice from well-known Instagram female travelers, we are compiling their experiences into individual posts first. Sloane of @searchingforsloane found her calling to be the open road. On her own, she has discovered beauty and adventure in her journeys along the way.

¿Por qué elegiste este estilo de vida?

I chose this life after realizing how precious life is and how you never know what will come next. My father was diagnosed with a terminal illness and it showed me that I couldn’t sit to live my life because I didn’t know if I would have a later.

¿Cómo empezaste este viaje?

I started this journey by looking at different vehicles to find the one I wanted to convert. I started with a school bus, and thankfully lost in the auction. I then thought maybe a motorhome and renovate the interior. Then I landed on a van because the ease of driving and stealth abilities.

¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de ello?

I love the constant change of scenery, the challenge of no routine, and being able to meet new people almost daily.

¿Qué es lo que odias de esto?

I wouldn’t say I hate anything, but the only thing that I’ve struggled with is deciding where to go and what to do next. There are so many choices it can be overwhelming.

¿Cuáles fueron los desafíos que enfrentaste para llegar hasta donde estás hoy? ¿Aún enfrentas estos desafíos o hay otros nuevos?

The challenge to get here were building my van and finding the right builder. Making sure I could continue to work from the road. The challenges have changed but there are still challenges of this life.

¿Sientes que ser mujer viajera o autocaravana supone un escenario diferente que ser hombre viajero o autocaravana?

I think being a solo female is not entirely different than being a solo traveler in general. Being solo has its own challenges, because you often have no one there to bounce ideas off of. All the decisions fall to you. The only difference would be a solo male does not have the same possible thoughts of being in a dangerous neighborhood as a woman. However I think living a nomad lifestyle and constantly having your home with you that you are more cautious in the places you go. You constantly check areas to make sure it’s safe for your home to be in. Often, those that support this lifestyle the most are those that are in the community. They are some of the most loving, supportive and helpful people I have met.

Si pudieras hacerlo todo de nuevo ¿lo harías?

I would do it all again and plan to continue this life for as long as I can.

¿Hay algo que cambiarías?

Nothing as of yet.

¿Es necesario tener mucho dinero para hacer esto?

The money is very dependent on the individual’s situation. If you have a loan on your vehicle, if you have student loans, if you have debt.

¿Cómo te mantienes mientras estás de viaje?

Currently I work a remote sales job. I also have a travel website which I share about my guides to each city, hiking guides and tips on van life. I also have a podcast (@solosobriety) in which I talk about navigating life as a recovering alcoholic.

¿Qué consejo les darías a las mujeres que buscan emprender su aventura como autocaravanas en solitario? ¿Sería útil tanto para quienes viajan una semana como para quienes planean pasar meses o incluso años en la carretera?

I always tell women to try out solo travel on their own in the vehicle they currently have before making the jump into a financial purchase. This is a very different style of life and you should test the waters and see that it is in fact for you.

¿Cuál es el mayor tiempo que has pasado continuamente en la carretera?

So far I have been on the road since February, 2019 so 4 months.

¿Cómo aprendiste a conducir un RV?

My van is big; it’s the 170” sprinter, but fortunately very manageable to drive.

¿Algún consejo, truco o alternativa que puedas ofrecer a aquellos que recién comienzan?

Plan everything out. Make sure you know your plan for hitting the road. Will you work? Do you have money to support yourself? Are you confident driving alone?

¿Hay alguna historia que haya quedado grabada en tu mente y que haga que la experiencia y el viaje valgan la pena?

Every day on the road, I see something that reminds me it is worth it.

¿Alguien puede enviarte un mensaje si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cómo comenzar la vida en una casa rodante/furgoneta?

Absolutely! Feel free to reach out via my Instagram (@searchingforsloane) or email from my website.

SIDE NOTE: Follow @searchingforsloane’s YouTube channel as well! Her content focuses on solo travel and what it’s like to live the lifestyle.

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