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lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/03/04 12:51]
frater_secessus [one month out] |
lifestyle:hitting_the_road [2019/04/20 14:30]
frater_secessus [one year out] camp cooking |
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| * [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/|{{ https://boondockplan.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ppt_card_new.jpg}}]][[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html|renew]] or [[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html|apply for]] a passport. Having a passport makes getting a Real ID drivers license, etc, simpler. If your passport has expired, don't let it go more than 15 years from issuance for easiest renewal.((https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html)) The passport card (seen at right) may be a good choice for some folks.((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/)) There are reports that getting a passport may be easier while you still have a sticks and bricks residence.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-What-Needs-to-be-Taken-Care-of-Before-Hitting-the-Road?pid=286350#pid286350)) | * [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/|{{ https://boondockplan.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ppt_card_new.jpg}}]][[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html|renew]] or [[https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html|apply for]] a passport. Having a passport makes getting a Real ID drivers license, etc, simpler. If your passport has expired, renew before 15 years from issuance for easiest renewal.((https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/renew.html)) The passport card (seen at right) may be a good choice for some folks.((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/passport/)) There are reports that getting a passport may be easier while you still have a sticks and bricks residence.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-What-Needs-to-be-Taken-Care-of-Before-Hitting-the-Road?pid=286350#pid286350)) |
| * obtain originals or certified copies of birth certificate and other critical documents | * obtain originals or certified copies of birth certificate and other critical documents |
| * move check/savings/whatever to [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Forum-Money-Matters-Jobs-Banking-Budgeting|a bank or credit union that will meet your future needs]]. Services to consider: free ATM withdrawals nationwide,((Schwab and Ally do this as a credit for ATM fees at the end of each month)) usable website. | * move check/savings/whatever to [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Forum-Money-Matters-Jobs-Banking-Budgeting|a bank or credit union that will meet your future needs]]. Services to consider: free ATM withdrawals nationwide,((Schwab and Ally do this as a credit for ATM fees at the end of each month)) usable website. |
| * research [[lifestyle:mail_forwarding|mail forwarders]] to find one that meets your criteria. It may be simpler to choose one in your domicile state. | * research [[lifestyle:mail_forwarding|mail forwarders]] to find one that meets your criteria. It may be simpler to choose one in your domicile state. |
| * **make general plans** on where you would like to travel (or stay) in the first year of your RV life. | * **make general plans** on where you would like to travel (or stay) in the first year of your RV life. |
| | * practice "camp cooking" (making simple one-pot meals, etc) while still at home.((https://vandwellerforum.com/showthread.php?tid=2681)) |
| ===== one month out ===== | ===== one month out ===== |
| This section includes items that are best done while you still are in a physical residence. | This section includes items that are best done while you still are in a physical residence. |
