022 Minimalism, Van Kittens, Curtis Tow Hitches, Starry Meadows, FWD-AWD-4WD, Texas Death March

Minimalism? Yes, but what kind? An exploration... also, we review Curtis Tow Hitches, take a look at drive options for different vans, take a death march through Texas, and invite you to visit Starry Meadows, and maybe see Charon.  COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus    Video Games in Your Van A lot of #vanlife folks talk about "minimalism." What is it? And do you want it?  Melissa Camara Wilkins discusses Types of Minimalism   TECH TALK: FWD vs. RWD vs. 4WD There are pros and cons to each of these setups. What will you use your van for? What's your budget? That can help you choose the best option for you.  A PLACE TO VISIT: Starry Meadows  Like astronomy? Visit Colorado (or what to)? Check out the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society and their amazing site, Starry Meadows.  https://csastro.org/ PRODUCT REVIEW: Curtis Tow Hitches Not planning on towing anything? You might still want a tow hitch for bikes, storage, etc. You can install it yourself. Curtis makes a decent product. https://amzn.to/3c6un1L  Q&A - Kittens in a Van while at work? It's fraught to attempt to have a pet in a vehicle while you're away, but if you have no other choice, here are tips for making the best of an imperfect situation.