I decided to celebrate hitting 10,000 subscribers in the most “me” way possible: a last-minute, no-plan stealth camp right at Niagara Falls — one of the busiest tourist spots in Canada. I dragged my old adventure van Amélie out of retirement, drove straight into cold wind and rain, and immediately got humbled by flooded lots and parking fees that felt personally offensive. The vibe was chaotic from the start: messy van, limited daylight, and me trying to act casual while doing a full parking-lot reset. Once I finally committed to a questionable spot near the Falls, things got… weird. I had that unmistakable feeling of being watched, and it turned into one of those nights where you’re balancing “this is fun” with “okay, stay smart.” I walk you through my stealth setup (window covers, cozy electric blanket, keeping things low-key… mostly), and then I completely ruin the subtlety with 10K celebration balloons. Somehow the trip also includes free wine tasting, ice cream samples, a surprise spa moment, and a cozy van breakfast with perfect morning coffee — the kind of messy, beautiful little win that makes solo road life worth it.