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9 Things I Didn’t Expect to Miss from Land Life (and a Few I Definitely Don’t)
The quiet comforts land life gives you for free — and the things you realize you never needed.
Sailing vs. Land Life: The 9 Biggest Surprises I Didn’t See Coming
The unexpected ways everyday life changes after leaving land behind.
15 Best RV Under Bed Storage Ideas to Maximize Your Space
When traveling in an RV, you have to get creative when it comes to storing stuff. Under your bed is a great spot! Here…
What No One Tells You About Your First Month Living on a Sailboat
The first month living on a sailboat is usually nothing like people think.
A new ‘solution’ to student homelessness: A parking lot where students can sleep safely in their cars
With housing insecurity affecting nearly half of college students, one community college is offering a controversial but compassionate solution: a safe place to sleep…
Thinsulate Van Insulation Kit: The Simplest Solution for DIY Van Builds
Insulating your van can be a complicated process, but not with Thinsulate kits! These are specifically cut for your model of van, so makes…
Hi, I’m Kristin Hanes!
I’m a former journalist turned blogger at The Wayward Home. I split my time between a DIY Sprinter van conversion and a sailboat, and I hope to inspire you to live a simpler, more adventurous, alternative lifestyle.
I’ve been living tiny since 2016, when I was laid-off from KGO Radio in San Francisco and had to reinvent my life.
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