Hello! I'm Frank, born and raised in Germany, but I've always believed that the world has no limits.
Even at the age of 10, I was already dreaming of exploring far-off places. My bedroom walls were covered in a giant collage of postcards from around the world, fueling my desire to one day set off on my own adventures.
But there was one big obstacle—growing up in East Germany, travel beyond the communist borders was strictly forbidden. If I wanted to chase my dreams of working for myself and exploring the world, I had only one option: escape.
1975 Cleaning the Trabant of my father - a car with a 2 cylinder 2-stroke-engine and 24 horse power.
By the time I turned 21, I started losing hope. The dream of freedom felt more distant with each passing year.
Risking my life and the possibility of being captured and imprisoned, I carefully planned my escape from East Germany. My route would take me through Hungary—still a communist country in 1989—before reaching Austria and finally the free world. Several attempts failed, but thankfully, I avoided capture.
Then, at last, my chance came. Two men from the West offered to help, transforming the rear seat and trunk compartment of their car into a hidden space just big enough for me to fit inside. With their courage and ingenuity, I finally made it to freedom.
I will forever be grateful to those two escape helpers who risked so much to change my life.
From that moment on, my life in freedom truly began. For the first time, I could decide where to go, what to do for a living, and how to shape my future on my own terms.
In 1990, I embarked on my first RV adventure in Western Germany, towing a 15-foot Bürstner travel trailer behind a 1977 Volkswagen Passat Kombi. It wasn’t much, but it was my ticket to exploration—the start of a lifelong passion for RV travel and the open road.
My RV travels were limited at first—work commitments and harsh winters in Germany kept me from exploring as much as I wanted.
In 1992, I decided to break free from those constraints and booked a flight to Florida, renting a 26-foot Class C motorhome for six weeks.
It was an unforgettable experience, but ultimately, just a vacation. In the following years, I traveled to other destinations, including the Caribbean and various European countries, yet I often found myself missing the sense of adventure and freedom that RV life provided.
Then, in 1999, everything changed. During a trip to Florida, I fell in love with the place, started learning English, launched an internet-based business in the U.S., and never returned to Germany.
Of course, I needed a place to live, and for me, that meant one thing—an RV. While searching for an affordable option, I discovered that FEMA (the U.S. government’s emergency relief agency) provides travel trailers to those affected by hurricanes. After these trailers serve their purpose, they’re auctioned off to the public.
With some luck, I managed to place a few bids and won a nearly new 32-foot travel trailer with a slide-out—the perfect home on wheels. Just like that, I was back to RV living, embracing the freedom I had always craved.
For the next few years, I was back on the road, fully enjoying the RV lifestyle. I had incredible opportunities to park my travel trailer in different locations each season, making the most of my nomadic freedom.
Then one day, a thought crossed my mind:
“Should I sell my RV and trade it for a boat to live on?”
“Should I sell my RV and trade it for a boat to live on?”
And so, in 2012, I did just that. I sold my RV trailer and bought a used coastal cruiser with a full cabin from a private seller. It seemed like the ultimate adventure—living on the water, exploring the coast.
But who was I kidding? I didn’t even know how to swim—let alone navigate a boat!
Reality hit fast. A boat is much smaller than an RV, far more expensive to operate, and constantly in need of repairs. My "adventure" turned into a series of unexpected challenges: almost sinking the boat, getting stranded on a sandbar, and dealing with never-ending breakdowns and costly fixes.
It didn’t take long for me to realize—I am a land animal. As much as I loved the idea of boating, the reality was something else entirely. I have great admiration for those who embrace the challenge, like The Wynns on YouTube, sailing around the world on a catamaran. Thumbs up to them!
But for me? I’d rather deal with a flat tire on an RV than a leaking boat in the middle of the ocean.
In 2015, I sold my boat and turned my focus back to RV life. I spent months visiting RV fairs and dealerships, trying to figure out which type of RV would best suit my lifestyle.
By October 2015, I finally made my decision. I put a down payment on and financed my Winnebago Trend 23L, a 23-foot Class C motorhome—and I’ve been happy with my choice ever since. I call it "my best purchase ever."
Being free in my RV, free from a stationary home, and working online has always been my dream. Hopefully, I’ll enjoy many more years of traveling and living on the road.
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