I’ve been thinking about how simplicity shows up not just in vanlife, but in writing too.

When I strip away the clutter — whether it’s ingredients in a meal or unnecessary words in a paragraph — the heart of the story shines through. Living simply on the road reminds me to write simply, to trust that truth doesn’t need decoration to be powerful.

Just like a good meal doesn’t need a stove, a good story doesn’t need complexity to connect. It just needs honesty.

— Michelle
Author of The Soul Thief’s Bargain