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  • Welcome to Wandering Footsteps, the travel journal of a nomadic family on an overland trip around the world. With thirty years of travel experience, a round-the-world trip already under our belt, a newly-converted bus, and a new baby in tow, this journey is bound to be interesting! Join us in our global wanderings - we've saved an extra seat just for you!

    - Brittany, Bruno, and Phoenix

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Last month, while Phoenix was recovering from his broken leg (!!!), we took advantage of some down-time to do some baby-related bus renovations. Like building him a safe bed, for one… And several other things. Come check out our video!

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We had planned to come to Asheville, North Carolina for some baby-related bus renovations. What we didn’t expect was to spend so much time at Asheville’s hospitals. Check out our newest vlog to find out what happened to Phoenix!!

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  • Louise - As usual, well done Brittany!ReplyCancel

  • Brittany - So many babies fall off the bed, and I expect it won’t be Phoenix’ last time – he keeps acting like a maniac on the bed. Guess he hasn’t learned his lesson…? Good thing mama has!!!!ReplyCancel

  • RCS - Lesson learned!
    Video quality was blurry…or maybe it was my eeyes?
    Love our little guy.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Yeah, I’m struggling with the video quality – it gets really bad when I upload it to YouTube. I’m not tech enough to figure out why. Know anyone who can help?ReplyCancel

  • Lisa - It’s so scary when they start rolling! I was lucky; the first time my daughter rolled was off a couch; on to a very plush rug- no crying even! Scared the *rap out of her Mom; though! So glad Phoenix is doing well!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S - Such a sweetie and so good-natured! The video just makes me want to reach into the screen and give Phoenix a big hug. Even though we teach children, they teach so much.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - One more month and you can hug him in person! Can’t believe you guys are coming to Mexico with us this winter – so cool!!ReplyCancel

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A new vlog is up – and this one gives you a tour of the shuttle bus we converted ourselves into a home-on-wheels that we now share with our 8-month old baby. Welcome to our home!

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  • Louise Jones-Takata - Brittany, Bruno, great job. I have had the pleasure of having had a personal tour of your home on wheels but this overview really does it! Everything is so compact, well executed and cc o m f o r t a b l e!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you Louise! It was great to be able to give you a tour! Can’t believe that was already over four month ago..!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S - two thumbs up: one for great planning and execution and one for aesthetics. Having seen the interior of your bus first hand, I can say that you both made it truly homey.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - But as you home-owners know, a home is always a work in progress, isn’t it?!?ReplyCancel

  • jean fred - hey ! it’s a lovely family 🙂 and a very nice bus !! 🙂
    but still a more beautiful baby 🙂

    have a good trip… in Mexico? 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you Fred!!!

      Yes, we will be in Mexico in a couple weeks, olé!!ReplyCancel

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Our plan to spend our summer in the Appalachians was purely practical, and our expectations were low. We’d come to these green mountains hoping for hikes, nature, and cool weather, and in the end received oh-so much more.

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  • Gillian Heather - I loved this entry! It was a wonderful read. I can really relate (even without a baby) to the surprising and relieving benefits of slowing down and relaxing into travel. Then, when the feet start getting itchy, to find those cultural experiences that make life so full. Your descriptions are just perfect.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you so very much, Gillian, for the amazing compliment! Made me blush! Equally blushing because it took me so long to reply to your comment… apologies! Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to reply!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Sharples - Loved this entry..I know I say that about each one but it’s true…You make we wish I was there with you…enjoying the slower life without the hustle and bustle of city life. Such great photo’s. After reading Hillbilly Elegy I’ve had an interest in Hillbilly life. So happy that you are more relaxed as a mother…it does take time…and now you know that Phoenix will adapt to life on the road. You are experiencing so much more in life that most people ever get to see and do….love you and hope we can get together in Mexico! xoxoxoxReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you for the amazing comment, Lisa! Yes, every week and month I adapt as a mom, settle into my new role more, and love Phoenix more and more to bits! I can’t wait for you to meet him – maybe in Mexico?

      Ps Hillbilly Elegy was such a good book and I thought of it many times this summer as I tried to understand the region we were traveling through.ReplyCancel

  • RCS - Life with a new baby in an RV seems to be finding a nice rythym for the three of you. Not without challenges but manageable!
    I think the mountain way of life, with it’s music and lack of many modern accoutrements, is interesting to observe and experience.
    You were brave to hike alone but not something I would encourage; visions of Delivrance come to mind.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I know you’ve often said that Virginia and NC looked so beautiful as you drive down to Florida, and I often thought of you this summer. I hope one day you and mom will visit the region in your RV, especially in the fall. I know for sure you would love it!ReplyCancel

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Just a quick one to let you all know my THIRD (!!!) vlog is live on YouTube! It follows us on a recent transit down the Blue Ridge Parkway, showing all about what it’s like for us on travel days in a bus with a baby!

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  • Elizabeth S - I agree with your dad. Keep the vlogs coming as I’m thoroughly enjoying them!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you! They are fun to make!ReplyCancel

  • RCS - You’re getting to be a true movie producer!
    The music, story-line and visuals kept me totally engaged and I felt like I was there with you.
    I even whispered when Phoenix went down for a sleep!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you! Hope I can keep making these for many months to come!ReplyCancel