What We Do

When people we meet on our road life adventure learn that we’re not retired or independently wealthy, they often ask how we make a living and how we can afford to travel as we do.

Ultimately, we’re both digital entrepreneurs working remotely. With WiFi, we can earn money from anywhere in the world. This didn’t happen by accident – we’ve been building a variety of digital businesses for decades, though some of these online ventures have evolved with time.

Here’s a breakdown of what we do.


Dalman Designs

James has a diverse creative background, but for the past 37 years, he’s been a professional designer and marketing consultant for hundreds of companies and non-profits, including multi-million-dollar brands, professional sports teams, best-selling authors, and online celebrities.

Road Life Adventure

As digital creators who embrace the adventure lifestyle, we’ve dedicated ourselves to building our “Road Life” brand, which now encompasses this publication, our YouTube channel, our online shop, and an upcoming book. We’re also discussing an annual magazine concept.

I Love Scents

Donetta has been a successful independent fragrance consultant for 14 years through the direct sales company Scentsy. She’s earned numerous awards and incentive trips, helped many people launch their own Scentsy business, and generated a nice residual part-time income through her efforts.

101st Airborne Division Legacy Site

James is an Army Veteran passionate about military history, particularly World War II and the Screaming Eagles paratroopers who liberated his grandparents during Operation Market Garden. This unofficial website serves to honor the legacy of the 101st Airborne Division.


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Additionally, James continues to manage a small trucking company part-time, and we also find other creative ways to generate revenue, such as selling items on eBay or the Facebook marketplace.

Our goal as a digital nomad couple is to maintain multiple revenue streams because the marketplace is constantly changing and, with the rising cost of living, we must adapt to survive.

If you’d like to learn more about what we do or want to get advice on launching your own online or digital business, reach out to us.