Freedom in a Can: Adventures with Hamlet

" Let's open up a restaurant in Santa Fe! " The characters of the 1996 Broadway Mus ical, " Rent , " dream of an idyllic paradise far away from the cold, mean streets of the late '80's Alphabet City neighborhood in the East Village of New York. Indeed, sunny Santa Fe would be nice -- and it was.  This city, with thousands of years of indigenous history before the Spanish first arrived nearly 500 years ago, is like no other we've explored before.  It's an art city, a government city, a living monument to the Pueblo people, walkable, bikeable, without the same ubiquitous suburban sprawl serving the population of 75,000 people. It's a pretty small place, actually, and it defies definition but demands exploration.  Art, here, is viewed as a public good, as important as public transit, bike lanes, rec centers, and libraries.  From the wonderfully immersive Meow Wolf , to the Indian Arts and Culture Museum, where Shari grabbed the photo above, to t...

Balloon Fiesta - Volunteering Our Way Through the Ever-Growing Bucket List I cannot remember the first time I saw someone's video showing the staggering number of brightly colored and uniquely shaped hot air balloons floating across a desert landscape.  Someone in their RV simply flung open their door to catch all the morning action at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.  At that same moment, it went on the bucket list. You don't have to look really hard to find someone inspiring you to travel to a new destination, to keep adding to that bucket list.  But dreaming it and doing it, on a budget, are two different things entirely.  As the premier ballooning event in the world, and Albuquerque's largest event,  the Balloon Fiesta caters to a wide range of attendees, many of whom won't flinch at the VIP ticket and lodging prices, even to park their RV.  Folks can spend up to $250 per night for the pleasure of overlooking the launch field in the Preside...

Do you have Greener Dreams for 2024? Traveling and living more sustainably was one of our major goals when we hit the road in Hamlet back in 2012. We were tired of high electric and propane bills, our mortgage, and all of the expenses necessary to maintain a traditional home. We wanted to figure out a way to travel that would allow us the freedom to live, travel, and work, but without the high price tag associated with owning a home. We found it...and we call it #canlife! Along our journey, we've discovered some fantastic gear and services that have helped us live more sustainably, save a ton of money, and fit our tiny lifestyle. We became affiliates with some of these brands that are in line with our lifestyle goals and values to help spread the word about the great products and services they offer. These innovative companies are run by folks who love adventure as much as we do, with most being family-owned and/or started by women. Please use our links and promo codes below to...

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM POBLANO PESTO ENCHILADAS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE Back in early 90's and just outta college, Hutch slung burritos at a popular Mexican restaurant in Boulder, CO to make money to support his triathlon habit. This recipe is adapted from one of his favorite dishes on their menu, which he used to woo Shari during their first few months of dating.  We made it for Thanksgiving this year, using our OTZI Gril l whilst camping in the Taos, New Mexico area.  Like any good meal, i t's a bit time consuming, but worth every messy pot it takes!    Get 10% off your Otzi Grill with our  link  & promo code "CANLIFE"  Check out  more delicious recipes  and subscribe to our  FREE Almost Monthly Newsletter  to get a new recipe (and lots more RV camping tips, hacks, and resources) in your inbox each month! Instructions You'll make all the parts of this recipe separately then layer like you would a lasagna in this order (fr...

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