Nan Trailnado: A Dream Carried from Thailand to the United States
Nan Trailnado grew up in Thailand, always feeling a pull toward something bigger — a longing to see more of the world. Today, she shares those adventures as part of the Trailnado team. After graduating with a degree in biology, she began her career as a pharmaceutical sales representative in Bangkok, Thailand, where she spent several years building her professional foundation.
In 2005, she took a bold leap and moved to the U.S. to pursue a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems in Georgia. What started as a dream quietly became her life.
Then on August 10, 2016, everything shifted. Nan was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. What could have broken her instead transformed her. The experience became a powerful wake-up call — she let go of what no longer served her, slowed down, and began choosing joy with intention. Real food. Real rest. Real time with the people she loved.
In 2021, Nan and Trent each traded their East Atlanta house for a van of their own. Nan found her home in a 2017 Travato 59K — and the open road never let her go.
By 2026, she had built a successful career as an IT Architect Manager. But when companies started calling people back to the office, it wasn’t a setback — it was a spark. She walked away from the 9-to-5, leaned fully into van life, and is now chasing adventures, exploring new places, and building a life on her own terms.
Her favorite motto says it all: “Live life like it’s your last day.”
