For the last four months, I have been living in a box truck conversion in some of the hottest parts of Mexico WITHOUT A/C. Throughout this road trip I have learned what's it's truly like to be uncomfortable - but I've also learned some tips and tricks for surviving the extreme heat, and rather than just surviving the heat, I am thriving. And the best part? You can absolutely do this too!
Each of these 15 tips are things that I think about or do on a daily basis in order to make my life BETTER, meaning some of them will be incredibly obvious (like parking in the shade) but others will probably be things you've never considered before (yes, I literally do put my sheets and pillowcases in the fridge before bed in order to cool them down). Without each of these 15 tips, I'm not sure if I would have been able to survive the daily 105+ temperatures that Mexico brings (not to mention the INSANE humidity). Summer in a van can be brutal, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible.
With that, let's get into it!
Without air conditioning, vanlife in this part of the world (high heat + high humidity) would just be downright uncomfortable, not to mention dangerous! I hope this video is able to help some people out there, whether you live in a van, box truck, RV or even a house! I will keep these tips, and the experience that this lifestyle has brought me, for the rest of my life, and I'm so excited to be in a position to be able to help others out as they embark on their hot adventures.
Above all else, I hope this video just goes to show that you can't rule anything out, no matter how impossible it may seem. I almost didn't come down to Mexico because of the extreme heat and humidity, but I can say with complete honesty that I would have missed out on the most amazing adventure of my life, and I would have regretted never trying. For anybody out there who is considering a trip to a part of the world that they've never visited or that maybe even scares them a little, just do it! The experiences that come your way may be slightly uncomfortable (and sweaty) but I promise you that those are the exact experiences that you will never forget.
I hope you're all having an amazing day, and that you're as excited as I am to continue this journey in Mexico (and beyond?) with me!
I'll see you all next Sunday!
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