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Hi there! We’re Dustin and Noami

For a long time we felt like we were living a life that wasn’t our own – chasing after someone else’s idea of success and happiness, consuming too much and not living enough. So we made a radical shift. We downsized our possessions and set out to pursue a life of simplicity & travel. We’re eco-vanlifers & digital nomads, living on the road since 2016. We’re here to share with you everything we’ve learned along the way.

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Dreaming of traveling the world, but still need to pay the bills? Our Digital Nomad Series will give you the tips, advice, inspiration and resources to help you build a sustainable income on the road.

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ISSA GIVING TUESDAY GIVEAWAY WITH @LIFESTRAW 💦

ISSA GIVING TUESDAY GIVEAWAY WITH @LIFESTRAW
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Y’all remember LifeStraw??? I’ve worked with them many times over the past couple years. And I’m always proud to do so because they’ve shown a lot of support for the BIPOC road travel community. And they’re always giving — providing safe drinking water to communities in need all around the world.
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It’s #GivingTuesday y’all! We’re giving away #LifeStraw products and we need YOUR help to make this possible! Head to the comment section and nominate an organization or individual that can help get safe water to those who need it.
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- 1 Organization will get $800 worth of LifeStraw donations
- 3 people will each get $100 worth of LifeStraw products
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2020 has has been a helluva year. Between the pandemic, unrelenting natural disasters, and numerous humanitarian crises, many communities are struggling to access the most basic needs like safe drinking water. That’s why I’m working with LifeStraw to spread some #SafeWaterLove!
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Here’s how to enter:
1. LIKE this post
2. Follow @LifeStraw
3. Nominate an organization and tell us why they should receive $800 worth of LifeStraw donations
4. Nominate a hydration hero and tell us why they should receive $100 worth of LifeStraw products
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If you wanna keep on giving, share this post so more orgs and folx will have the opportunity to win.
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The giveaway closes tonight at 11:59pm EST. Winners will be chosen tomorrow.
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The fine print: Entrants must be 21 or older and residents of the U.S. or Canada (excluding Quebec). Void where prohibited.
#lifestrawpartner

As a Black woman outdoorist, I believe we cannot a

As a Black woman outdoorist, I believe we cannot advocate for the protection of outdoor spaces without also advocating for equitable access and representation of BIPOC in the outdoors.
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STORY TIME 📚
I bought my first backpacking pack for $40 on a site called woot over 10 years ago. It was big and bulky with an external metal frame that squeezed every part of my core when I wore it. It looked like something you’d see in those old Patagonia photos of adventurers from the 40’s.
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I broke it in on my very first backpacking trip — a 5 day excursion in the Great Smoky Mountains via the Appalachian Trail. I remember getting to the trailhead that morning and standing in awe of the throngs of “professional looking” outdoorists everywhere. I was an amateur, and it showed. I also remember being the only BIPOC I’d seen the entire trip. And besides being policed a few times on the trail, something shifted in me that sparked my passion for outdoor advocacy.
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I feel pretty fortunate to have chosen a lifestyle that gives me the privilege to build a relationship with the outdoors, which is important to be an effective advocate. But if we’ve learned anything this year, it’s that many people do not have the access and opportunity to safely experience the outdoors.
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This brings me back to my point: we cannot advocate for the protection of outdoor spaces without also advocating for equitable access and representation. We must eliminate the whitewashed ideas of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”
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For me, stewardship begins with everyone having a seat at the table.
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Collectively, lets barrel into 2021 with a commitment to continue the work and challenge ourselves to listen, learn, reflect, and speak up for more inclusive spaces — with the knowledge that this is where true outdoor advocacy begins.
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I’m stoked to partner with @dometic on their #destinationdeclaration campaign with @conservationalliance #leaveitbetter
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📍Land of the Paiute, Monache & Miwok peoples

For me self-care is more than just rest days, it’s a deliberate act. And not just about what I do externally, but what I take in internally - whether it’s media, healthy foods or supplements - self care is a daily practice of honoring my mind and body.
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@foursigmatic mushroom elixirs have been a part of my routine for a few years now. And their Ground Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is the bomb diggity — overflowing with antioxidant properties that help support my immune system.
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You should try out my bulletproof recipe below:
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🍄 Four Sigmatic Ground Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane, brewed to perfection
🧈 Organic grass-fed ghee
🐝 Local honey
🥛 Oat milk
Blend together with a milk frother 🤤
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What’s your favorite bulletproof recipe? Do share 🗣
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#ad #foursigmatic #everydaymagic
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📍Land of the Hohokam, Sobaipuri and O’odham peoples

Thank you Black women! We are magic. BIPOC, we are

Thank you Black women! We are magic.
BIPOC, we are power.
We flexed and made history.
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Now that we’ve all taken a moment to breathe, the obvious question is: Now what? This is the question I’m asking myself today.
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You saw the numbers. You saw that nearly half of this country is okay with white supremacy, with bullying, with hatred and discrimination, with maintaining the status quo. Nothing will change unless we continue to mobilize, educate ourselves, and call our people in. No one is exempt.
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So what is your post election plan?
How will you show up and rebuild?
How will you continue your anti-racism work?
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We scored a victory and set the wheels of change and healing in motion, but as we say in Trinidad, “the journey now start.” Remember y’all, anti-racism is a continuous process of unlearning and learning. So plan your work and work your plan.
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I also think it’s fitting that this shift is happening during Native American Heritage Month. Because if we are to enact real and lasting change, we need to follow the lead of Indigenous people.
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My dear friend Wynne @rainbowmountain_ shared a quote this morning from @melaninmvskoke that lit a fire in my heart:
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“Dear settler state, we will continue to dismantle you until Black liberation and Indigenous sovereignty are realized”
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📍Land of the O’odham, Papago, and Hohokam

I’m tired! ANGRY & stressed out. ⠀⠀⠀ I don

I’m tired! ANGRY & stressed out.
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I don’t know why I’m shocked that white women still voted for trump. More than in 2016 🗣🗣
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This speaks volumes. It’s a reminder of the power of white supremacy and the fact that racism didn’t go away after posting black squares and a summer of performative allyship.
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There is still work to be done. To the folx DMing me asking what you can do. I need y’all to fight like hell for Black lives.
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Work on yourselves. Work within your friend circles. Work within your family. Work within your community.
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Black people are hurting today. I am hurting today. But the fight is not over regardless of the outcome. Onwards ✊🏾
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For those asking: Venmo/PayPal
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📍Land of the O’odham, Papago, and Hohokam

Welcoming November and manifesting the change I wa

Welcoming November and manifesting the change I want to see in the world. Also making a game-plan for the uncertain times ahead.
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I read that chaos and violence are anticipated no matter who wins this election. As if this year hasn’t been chaotic and unpredictable enough, the coming days/weeks may test us all.
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I woke up this morning and I could feel the “election anxiety” creeping in. How are y’all doing?
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I think it’s important that we take a moment to check-in with ourselves and prioritize our health and safety through this. The fight for social & environmental justice requires it. I can’t help also thinking about those who are most likely to be impacted by what lies ahead — marginalized communities and essential workers.
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If you have the privilege to not be directly impacted by the violence, look out for those who are. Take a moment to check-in with your neighbors and community members, especially those who are most at risk. It’s a collective effort.
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- Offer a ride to an essential worker who typically relies on public transportation.
- Pick up groceries for someone who may be afraid to leave their home.
- Look out for BIPOC who are more likely to be a target of racial violence.
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And for those of you heading out to the polls tomorrow, be safe, wear a mask and vote like your life depends on it, because it does.
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#bidenharris2020
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📍Land of the O’odham, Papago, and Hohokam peoples

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