VAN TOUR! A Successful Gypsy Soul. Now Debt Free. Tiny Home. Still a Nomad!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- VAN TOUR! Solo senior nomad has the most amazing arrangement for more space in her 2012 Toyota Highlander. Linda went full time in 2018, paid off all her debt, and now has land and a tiny home. But she is still a nomad with a Gypsy Soul!
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Rut To Revival: A Gypsy Soul Nomad Journey
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It's good to see Linda is still doing well! See talks about the "four walls" she has now besides her van. It's interesting that the many senior women who only have the four walls that they call home may also have this gypsy spirit living somewhere inside in their hearts. With some, the wandering dreams to go far, far away from where we are, start to fade as the years go by. Even though I have taken epic road trips that took many days, I never ventured out from my routes and ultimate destinations. The adventure for me was only from behind the steering wheel. I've seen a lot of America. From afar with wide-eyed wonder at the passing beauty around me. Or sad to see how things are for some people, too, living in poverty and run down neighborhoods. All this from the safety of my Hyundai. Never straying from the path. But I do envy these gypsy spirited women. Who never let what could or might happen out there keep them from living a life just to see what could or might happen out there. To some, home will always be just four walls that will never tether them to it. To others, home is a place that keeps calling you back to it at the end of each day. Either way it's all about perspective whichever way you look at it. So keep on keeping on ladies of the road and enjoy the ride. These are the days dreams are made of ❤.
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What a wonderful interview! Linda is a dear nomad friend of mine, that I met in 2023 at a rest stop on the way to the RTR in Quartzsite, AZ. She is an amazing person with a kind heart and I enjoy watching her channel from the car life and into the cottage life. Jan, I hope to meet you one day. I also follow your informative and inspiring channel.
I love hearing these stories. Thank you for sharing! 💙🦋💙
God bless you Linda, you are a kind hearted, ball of energy.
Yes she is. 💙🦋💙
Linda has her vehicle very neat and organized. Especially having her business material included. She has accomplished much with her books she has written and photo albums of her journey. Along with jobs held and travel of the United States. Excellent interview. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Thank you for your kind words! I love her energy too. 😊
Nice to see linda, ive been watching her for years
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I’m a senior. Used to be 5’10 now probably 5’9 in a few more years maybe l’ll fit into a suv like that 😉
Yep. I'm 2 inches shorter but still 5'6", so I can't sleep crossways.
I've watched her travels for years. So happy for her successes!
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I could never sleep like that. Wow shes in good shape.
I never made it over to see her set up. Thank goodness for van tours. ❤
I’m glad you could enjoy the tour! 💙🦋💙
I am getting ready to head out for the RTR in January. This will be my 3rd long trip traveling and sleeping in my VW Golf. I also sleep under the steering wheel. I love traveling this way...no reservations and can change my mind on where I'm going next. Not sure how much longer I can do this...I am 80 now...but hoping for a few more years.
@@lauraroberts8879 yay for you!!!you r special!
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Are you a member of Butterfly Tribe? There will be over a hundred of us there.
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Hey Linda! Got my 2016 Toyota Highlander because of you. Tried the front seat bed (I'm only 4'11") but no go for me - lol. My seat doesn't go down as far as yours. Got a cot for the back - we'll see how it goes. You have been an inspiration to me for a long time. Got the land and now saving for tiny home. Go with God!
That's awesome! So glad you're on your journey! 💙🦋💙
You got it together
Blessings on her business...
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Hello all. Be blessed!
You too! 😊
I love your setup up
I’ve been following Linda for years. Such an inspiration and I’ve learned so much about so many things from her. So organized. Love her! Thanks for videoing this Butterfly Tracks.
Thank you! Linda is one of a kind. 💙🦋💙
You are amazingly positive ❤️
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Jan I am so glad you and Linda were able to meet. I have followed her for years, before your channel started. I am actually surprised she knew who you were because I tried telling her (in a comment on one of her videos) about your facebook page once and to follow your group so she can caravan with you and your groups and she replied saying 'I don't caravan with groups'. I hope she does decide to caravan with you and one of your groups.
She was at a meetup, but she may prefer to travel alone. 😊
It is chilly in Florida right now 🥶 Looks like so much fun 🤩
It is! 💙🦋💙
Waving hello 👋. 😃
Hey there! 👋😊
I remember Bob's interview when Linda was in her Acura! Wow. Linda, you need to do Alaska. I was there traveling for 5 months and it was amazing, along with Canada. I don't have much and my SUV blew an engine on the way so my debt free world took a monthly hit with my funds in the shape of a new "mortgage" van payment. Alaska was an amazing experience, my dream come true! You don't need much and the Lord always makes sure I have enough!
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Oh my wish I had been there to meet her! Have followed her for a long time!!!❤❤❤
I hope you get to meet her someday. 💙🦋💙
Thank you for another great video. I love Linda. She is so inspiring and creative. She has her adventure vehicle dialed in and her homebase is wonderful. I hope our paths cross somewhere out on the road.
She's very special. 💙🦋💙
@ButterflyTracks I've met Linda. I am hoping to meet you someday. You have a wonderful setup in your minivan.
Thanks! 🤗
Wounderful travelog ❤
Thanks! 💙🦋💙
We met in Q a couple of years ago. I hope to see you there again next year.
Oh, that’s great! I'll be there, I'm so looking forward to it! 🤗
It's always nice seeing you at meetups, Jan and Coco!
It was chilly but we had fun!!
Yes, it was! 💙🦋💙
Good morning Jan & Linda 🙋♀️ Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️😊 Safe travels and have a great day ♥️♥️😊
Thanks, Emilia! Safe travels to you too! 🤗💙🦋💙
Ty for sharing ❤
You are so welcome🩵🦋🩵
Ty Gals great tips 😎🪷
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I could not feel serene surrounded by all the clutter in that space. I have been neglecting to put things back immediately after using them in my own HOW for only a few days, and I've been accumulating Christmas gifts, and I can't stand being surrounded by it all. I've been re-organizing and putting things away for 2 hours now. The anxiety is ferocious!!! I've got a give-away pile growing. Less stuff means more peace. Nice ladies and to each her own. 🎉❤
@OhHapppyDaay: My brain is built much like yours. Too much stuff in a small space causes utter chaos in my brain. Nonetheless, I respect that God, in all His perfectness, magnificence, wisdom, and creativity created each of us individually and uniquely to like many different things and to be comfortable in many different surroundings. If we were all the same how boring that would be. Linda shared her space with us which she designed to meet her needs. She knows where everything is located. Linda is doing what works best for her, and she exudes joy, vigor, creativity, and a zest for living, and that is utterly spectacular.
I agree. That doesn’t look like serene or simple to me but to each their own.
Well said. 💙🦋💙
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It's about what works for you. 💙🦋💙
AKA Kenneth Bailey 😂😊❤❤❤
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Ah 5’5” is key!
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I'd have to learn from one of you ladies the wrinkle free clothes you wear that are presentable after rolling because I'm a wrinkle phobe. 😂
It all depends on the fabric. I've seen quite a few rigs with a place to hang clothes. 😊👍
With all the room of a hatchback, I would be sleeping on a mattress. I'm neither agile nor nimble anymore to be climbing and stretching. The clutter i can deal with.
I'd love to be able to do it since it gives so much more room. I need to stretch out though. 😊
Are there ever meetings on the west coast?
You can look on the events tab on the Facebook page. You can suggest one too. 😊
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What she needs is a trailer like the one I bought, which is the back of a utility truck with a dome on top. Holds everything, big & small in numerous separate compartments. Unfortunately, being on SSI, I was unable to go Gypsy, cuz on SSI you MUST have a brick & mortar residence. My disability also hindered me, & now, needing a trailer on my van to carry the wheelchair I need when I can't walk, means I can't pull the compartment trailer & travel trailer simultaneously. 😢 I have thought about a 30' flat bed trailer that could carry both, but alas, I can not afford one.
Sounds like you have options. There are days when I can only walk with 2 hiking poles. 😊
Where are y'all? Im a florida girl. I want to meet this Jan!😊
@@cocowills8534 me too
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Hello Jan and Linda, Exceptional content. Linda has shown that she is an extraordinary artisan cross country travelor author and project developer. Her product line is unique and supported by a broad fan base of followers. She works hard and is truely a visionary example of a cross country camper car dweller and leading edge point of sale marketing influencer. ❤
I totally agree! 🤗
How do i find upcoming meet ups on youtube?
Meetups are listed under Events on the Facebook page. 😊👍
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Thank you for this lovely information. I am interested in this lifestyle. I've heard mention of a Facebook group in several of the Butterfly Tracks videos. But I can't find it. Is it a secret group? I would love the opportunity to join if possible. Thank you for these great videos and dymanic women.
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@ButterflyTracks Thank you!
I am a Native of Tampa, Florida. I I'm not doing van life yet bc $$$. I'd still like to meet up with you all and spend a couple of hours visiting..... Where is this? Please
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
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It is very dangerous to sleep half reclined with knees bend and feet down on floor. Causes strokes!!!
Good point, but her feet were up on the center console. 😊
Donna Schiewetz
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Sleeping like that is not good for your heart or circulation. Need to get head down and feet up level with your heart.
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@@ButterflyTracksshe has been doing it for years and she does fine.
I Subscribed quite some time ago, but can’t find events, thank you
Did you join the Facebook page? Events is a button at the top of the page. 😊
Why do I see so many lady meetups but no men? Maybe they are out there but just not so popular.
I don't know of any men only meetups. There are couples meetups and young people meetups. Also rig specific meetups.
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