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WANDERLUST te xas tr avel and beyond

A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL

Renting a CamperVan in Texas

Have you seen those beautiful #vanlife pictures of people looking
out on a beautiful waterfront from the comfort of a bed?

I’ve dreamed of waking up to the beauty of nature, but with some of the more we brought extra blankets and I’m glad
modern comforts. Then recently I came across Voyager Camper Vans, a company we did as I get cold easily. Apart from
in Austin that lets you rent their van to take out on your next adventure and get that, I would bring anything you would
to experience the van life yourself (keep reading for a special discount). I first came bring camping. Just don’t worry about
across them at a music festival—I saw someone staying on the camps who used bringing pots, pans, water, pillows, and
this to be able to sleep for the weekend. It looked so cozy and fun and I knew I chairs. We brought food to fit in the
wanted to try it for myself! I had been wanting to go to Burnet, Texas—a small cooler. There’s also a coffee maker using
town near Austin with lots of nature such as the Longhorn Caverns and Ink Lakes paper filters so bring your own coffee. I
State Park! We drove to Austin to pick up our van, left our car there, and drove an bought some instant coffee and used the
hour to Ink Lakes State Park where we snagged a spot right by the lake. kettle to make mine.

As a girl who is used to all my regular amenities, I had a lot of questions, but our Final Thoughts + Discount
van was fully prepared. At night we had AC and a generator to charge our phones. I absolutely loved staying in the camper
I carefully selected a park that had nice facilities and enjoyed hot showers every van! It gave me this huge sense of wan-
night. The campervan had blankets, although we also brought extra since we went derlust fulfillment and adventure. I loved
when it was a little chilly. We grabbed some groceries the day before which we the idea that I could take it anywhere and
put in the heavy duty cooler—made to keep things cold for the entire trip. There my absolute favorite part was waking up
were burners for cooking and a water tank that we filled up at the camp site for to that incredible view of the lake each
washing our hands and drinking. I can’t think of a better way to wake up in the morning. I’ve been known to find unique
morning to coffee over the lake. There are chairs, so we set up our kitchen, cooked places to stay and this was definitely one
some breakfast, and enjoyed relaxing by the fire from our campsite. During the of them! It was a chance for me to decide
day we would drive to some of our destinations and had no issues. I loved the size if I wanted to truly live the #vanlife. Being
so that I didn’t have to worry about navigating the road. Overall, I had a wonderful able to take the camper van out gave me
trip! I loved being able to stay in nature while having the van for warmth, power, an idea of if I’d enjoy it full-time, as well
and an easy pack up. There was plenty of storage underneath for everything we as what to consider when getting my
needed to pack. I’m much more of a glamper and this was the perfect fit. own. I’m happy to report that my hus-
band and I are getting ready to purchase
Questions Answered I had so many questions leading up to our trip our own van (hopefully the week I write
and throughout so hopefully these help. Is there power: Yes! The generator inside this). From Voyager, I loved that I had the
the van meant that we had power all throughout the night and during the day for ability to live the nomad life with some of
the three days we were out. I could charge my phone and use my laptop, but my favorite comforts (like a real bed)! If
there was a limit to what objects I could use. Items that required too much voltage the van life is something you’re consider-
did not work. AC/Heater: There was a fan for AC that ran automatically, but not ing, I recommend renting one first to test
a heater. We went during the cooler months and what we would do is turn the car out the small space. If this is something
on for the heater until it got toast—and the van would keep the heat in for quite you decide to try out, you can use offer
some time. What do you need to bring: Not much! There are thin sheets, but code Mycurly30 for $30 off your booking.

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