ROVA Fifty-one: October/November 2025

I've seen some incredible places and had some amazing experiences in this country. From early morning at the Grand Canyon when it had snowed overnight, to the Pacific Ocean from my van windows as the sun set and I drove toward Canada. I've eaten pie that tastes like the cherries were just picked from a sun-drenched tree. I've cried upon tasting the best macaroni and cheese of my life. I've met people who have changed how I feel about the world. But when you ask me about what I remember most about my travels, regardless of where I've been or what I've eaten or who I've met, there's one answer that often pops up. I remember the quiet moments of humming asphalt, fast-moving scenery and introspection. I remember sitting alone…

The Luck of the Irish Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has been blowing up on TikTok in recent months, thanks to the “woke macarena” dance that was created to her song, “Take a Sexy Picture of Me.” If you're new to the world of CMAT, prepare to be obsessed. Country music fans looking for something a little different will love CMAT's Irish take on our nation's great genre. Her newest album, Euro-Country, is a complex love letter to Ireland, tackling big themes like the devastation of the Celtic Tiger, womanhood, and social discourse. Listen to “Running/Planning” when running around and planning (ha!), and “The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” when cruising down the highway. cmatbaby.com Pep in a Paste Coffee? Essential. Coffee in a tube? Something we didn't even know we needed, until…

Connect Anywhere, Anytime If you travel full time or work remotely from the road, you already know the struggle—sometimes Verizon works, sometimes it's AT&T, and sometimes you're just out of luck. ConnecTen's NetriFi Smart VSIM router, with the Adventure Plan, delivers rock-solid internet. Just plug in the router, type in the passcode sent to you, and you're instantly connected—no SIM cards, no tech headaches. So, how does it work? It connects to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, and automatically finds the strongest signal based on your location. Plus, it works off-grid, in campgrounds, or on the move, and supports both 4G LTE and 5G (where available). For travelers, full-time RVers, and remote workers, ConnecTen is a no-fuss, high-performance solution to stay online wherever the road leads. connecteninternet.com, from $49…

Dominique and Sora Since 2018, I've lived on the road in various rigs, but I'm now traveling in my self-converted Ford Transit with my mini Aussie shepherd, Sora. Over the years, my van-life journey has evolved, but the heart remains the same: inspiring others to live fully outdoors, explore new communities, and adventure in the mountains. Why follow us? For real stories, wild places, and the lessons learned along the way. Instagram: @shewandersearth Christine and Alwin Our story began 14 years ago online, and within a month, we were living on a catamaran, sailing the world. In 2019, we swapped the sea for the road, starting van life in Europe. In 2022, we shipped our camper to North America, explored for a year, fell in love with the wild, and…

While the campervan conversion space has long been a boys' club, women-owned and -operated campervan conversion companies are cropping up across the country. And the women behind them are breaking down barriers while building both campervans and confidence in dreamers and DIYers alike. We caught up with some of the female founders, fabricators, and badass builders, who divulged their most valuable lessons, informed insights, and raw and revelatory advice for women with wanderlust. Kyleigh Rogers, Co-founder of Freedom Vans The stars aligned in 2015 when Kyleigh Rogers spent her first van-life weekend with her partner, Tom, at a mountain bike race. Fresh from a 200-hour yoga certification, she unexpectedly got a free pass to a yoga festival that was, serendipitously, happening simultaneously with the mountain bike race. “The volunteers gave…

There's a certain romance to rolling away from it all—chasing sunsets across the Southwest, waking to birdsong in the forest, or falling asleep under a sky peppered with stars. But while the road offers freedom, opting for a life on wheels doesn't mean you can entirely escape the realities of modern living. Other than those embracing the most off-grid adventures (we're talking kerosene lanterns, no running water and absolutely no screens) most road-trippers are tethered to two invisible essentials: power and internet. Whether you're traveling in a motorhome, a camper van, or towing your home behind you, managing these two pieces of the puzzle can make or break your time on the road. And while it might seem simple—plug in, log on—the real-world version on the road is a little…