Trixxy
@trixbsky.bsky.social
Vanlifer, bikepacker, digital nomad, dad, OG @theverge.com, and B to G.
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Gemini and ChatGPT have transformed #vanlife for us. These omniscient travel advisers allow us to spend less time planning and more time experiencing.
AI, my unexpected daily travel companion
AI, my unexpected daily travel companion
Google Search and travel sites just can’t compete.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Gemini and ChatGPT have transformed #vanlife for us. These omniscient travel advisers allow us to spend less time planning and more time experiencing.
I'm on day 44 of my European roadtrip. Here's a #vanlife video I did for work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...
Van life tech tour: how I work from anywhere
YouTube video by The Verge
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November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm on day 44 of my European roadtrip. Here's a #vanlife video I did for work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...
Finally getting some kitesurfing in at this magical off-season spot in Viganj, Croatia
October 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Finally getting some kitesurfing in at this magical off-season spot in Viganj, Croatia
Behind the scenes #vanlife feature video shot in Croatia for @theverge.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Behind the scenes #vanlife feature video shot in Croatia for @theverge.com
Testing out TCL's PlayCube projector in Croatia.
October 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Testing out TCL's PlayCube projector in Croatia.
Story coming up about how I power my van with all-in-one solar generators (aka, power stations) instead of a bespoke Victron Energy solution.
August 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Story coming up about how I power my van with all-in-one solar generators (aka, power stations) instead of a bespoke Victron Energy solution.
Like many #vanlifers, I just lost the free pause feature on my Startlink Mini Roam subscription. It's now $5/€5 per month for zero added value for a dish I don't use six months of the year. Feels like a clear bait and switch, to me, given the "pay as you go" promise.
Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature
Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature
How is this pay as you go?
buff.ly
August 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Like many #vanlifers, I just lost the free pause feature on my Startlink Mini Roam subscription. It's now $5/€5 per month for zero added value for a dish I don't use six months of the year. Feels like a clear bait and switch, to me, given the "pay as you go" promise.
Can't wait to have an Elon Musk alternative for #vanlife space internet. Still unclear what the schedule is for Europe or the US, and we don't have pricing or terminal specs anywhere.
www.theverge.com/news/718816/...
www.theverge.com/news/718816/...
Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year
Project Kuiper doesn’t even have 100 sats in orbit yet.
www.theverge.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Can't wait to have an Elon Musk alternative for #vanlife space internet. Still unclear what the schedule is for Europe or the US, and we don't have pricing or terminal specs anywhere.
www.theverge.com/news/718816/...
www.theverge.com/news/718816/...
I had mixed feelings about this BougeRV CRD2 fridge / freezer combo for #vanlife. It does all the stuff it needs to but there's an alarming inattention to detail.
August 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I had mixed feelings about this BougeRV CRD2 fridge / freezer combo for #vanlife. It does all the stuff it needs to but there's an alarming inattention to detail.
A battery-powered Starlink Mini! Why doesn't SpaceX offer this?
My review:
My review:
July 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A battery-powered Starlink Mini! Why doesn't SpaceX offer this?
My review:
My review:
The enshitification of Instagram continues with these unskippable "Ad breaks" with countdown timers.
July 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The enshitification of Instagram continues with these unskippable "Ad breaks" with countdown timers.
Took a pre-production VanMoof S6 for a spin yesterday. All my issues with their previous e-bikes have been addressed, especially the automatic shifter. I'll also be doing a long-term review to see if claims of improved serviceability and longevity are true.
June 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Took a pre-production VanMoof S6 for a spin yesterday. All my issues with their previous e-bikes have been addressed, especially the automatic shifter. I'll also be doing a long-term review to see if claims of improved serviceability and longevity are true.
In additional to a 30A Anderson output for RV integration, I like Anker's gas generator passthrough feature and bidirectional inlet box for home backup: spend less on a smaller battery array that can be charged during a blackout while simultaneously powering critical devices inside the home.
June 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In additional to a 30A Anderson output for RV integration, I like Anker's gas generator passthrough feature and bidirectional inlet box for home backup: spend less on a smaller battery array that can be charged during a blackout while simultaneously powering critical devices inside the home.
Behind the scenes: photoshoot for upcoming review.
May 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Behind the scenes: photoshoot for upcoming review.
My father left behind a typewritten memoir that I’ve returned to again and again since his passing so many years ago. Oh, how I wish there was a hand-written version instead of an impersonal Microsoft Word file.
A lofi journaling kit for the digital age
A lofi journaling kit for the digital age
An intimate union of analog and digital.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My father left behind a typewritten memoir that I’ve returned to again and again since his passing so many years ago. Oh, how I wish there was a hand-written version instead of an impersonal Microsoft Word file.
They bring us to the precipice of being able to upload a 3D foot scan for made-to-order shoes printed exactly to our specifications, and I’m here for it.
Adidas’ 3D-printed sneaker review: What are those!?
A review of Adidas’ entirely 3D printed Climacool sneakers
What are those!?
buff.ly
May 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
They bring us to the precipice of being able to upload a 3D foot scan for made-to-order shoes printed exactly to our specifications, and I’m here for it.
“for anyone that needs to occasionally heat or cool small spaces in temperate climates, especially if they’re located off the grid.”
EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way
EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way
Max BTUs per square inch.
buff.ly
May 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
“for anyone that needs to occasionally heat or cool small spaces in temperate climates, especially if they’re located off the grid.”