[3np]

My main advice would be: Try to drop any notion of how it "should" be. For some this comes natural, for others it's a deep struggle. When it comes to planning and decision-making your travels and schedule, try to listen to your body and other needs over any self-imposed pressure.

It's fine staying in one spot for a year. It's fine going back home for a while and recoup. Be it over a weekend or half a year. It's fine leaving a place after two weeks when you made preparations to have it as a more long-term base if you realize something's off. It's fine to go out and meet people all the time. It's fine not to (though most of us do benefit from regular socializing in-person, self-identified introverts included).

Balance this with trying to make decisions deliberately, rather than on impulse.

Two major pieces of advice I'd give younger self that come to mind:

- Nurture the friendships you value. Be proactive in staying in touch with people you want to keep.

- Take care of your body and figure out an ergonomically sustainable way to work. Day-long sessions at coffee shops or the backseat of an RV will make a number on your back sooner than you think.

[bombcar]

I'd add - treat people with respect, the RV world is smaller than you think, and the people you saw yesterday on one side of the country likely will be seen later on the other side.