A couple who live “debt-free” while on the road have revealed their plans this Christmas – including foraging for decorations.

Christopher Harvey and his wife, Lindsay, previously hit the headlines revealing their savvy lifestyle after switching up their busy careers to living full-time on the road.

The pair, aged 42 and 37, began their adventure to live freely five years ago and since then, they’ve travelled across the US and even Mexico.

Now, the business owners are gearing up to spend the festive season in their new traditional way – with their “travelling family” and using nature’s finest for decoration.

“In early December, we take our standup paddle boards and try to find a piece of driftwood that can serve as our tree, which we dress with basic lights and decorations,” Christopher, from Florida, US, told http://NeedToKnow.co.uk.

“Each year, we see travellers from all parts of the world come together to celebrate the holidays.

“It’s pretty eventful, as we spend Christmas on our favourite beach in Baja, and have done this for the past three years.

“I have a family tradition of taking a shot of whiskey in honour of my granddad who passed away on Christmas Eve in 2003 – so I usually find someone to join me in this.

“The morning of is quiet, but we have a potluck lunch and this leads to many more friendships.

“There is an annual resident who retired as Santa a few years back and he now winters on the beach too, giving out treats and gifts to kids.

“It’s such a special time of year, where we really get to cherish and embrace the feeling of being free.”

The couple, who used to live “chaotic” lives as foster parents for two years, always had a “hunger” to discover the world.

Using their savings, which they had amassed after living “frugally” in a bid to live without commitments, they purchased a Ford F-250 for $7,500 (USD) (£6,000), before moving onto a 1999 Shasta Cheyenne, costing $12,000 (USD) (£9,600).

In a bid to make the home-on-wheels their own, they spent a further $8,000 (USD) (£6,400) revamping the space including a built-in shower, power system, and living area.

But it’s not all been smooth sailing.

He said: “Despite one setback after another, including times where we’ve had to stop and work to pay for breakdowns, we’re committed to doing whatever is needed to remain on the road.

“One of the breakdowns was severe enough that several mechanics said our truck engine was dead – but luckily a friend of ours was able to repair this.

“It’s [van life] become very popular and this has drastically changed the way life on the road takes place, such as where we camp.

“Public lands are being closed to campers, and many don’t take proper care over the etiquette needed, so there’s become a lot of selfishness which didn't used to exist.

“Costs have gone up due to the increase of the movement and it’s becoming harder to make ends meet, but we’re putting more effort in.”

Currently, they work with a strict $2,500 (USD) (£2,000) budget per month but continue to make the most of their lives of freedom.

On New Year’s Eve, they’ll be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary – but for now, the pair are focusing on encouraging others to pursue “their best lives” and not to feel “trapped”.

Christopher added: “It’s nice to have 100% control over the decisions we make and how we want to live our lives thanks to being debt-free.

“If we want to stop to work, or continue on the road with no commitments, then it’s our choice.

“It’s allowed us to experience a fuller life than we would have expected.

“Start with the right intention – if it’s to escape, then that’s not the right reason to start.

“Enjoy the ride and wherever the wander takes you.”

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