Woman who quit job to live ‘free’ on the road in van says it’s ‘not always rainbows and butterflies’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is very scary to go somewhere you’ve never been, where you know no one and basically take a chance.” As for her relationship, Melissa has her husband Todd come out and see her in the van wherever she may be. open image in gallery open image in gallery open image in gallery open image in gallery The nurse said: “I lowered the bed, added cabinets, countertops mand a skylight. You have to worry about water usage, human waste disposal, trash disposal, smaller space and downsizing.” open image in gallery open image in gallery She added: “I sometimes miss having a bigger space of a traditional home but not enough to make me go back. I am also thinking of visiting Oregon, Washington and California.” open image in gallery open image in gallery open image in gallery The travel nurse advises anyone thinking about travelling to go for it, and if you are truly passionate about doing it nomad style - buy a van.