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I Live Alone in a Minivan. Solo Van Life Isn’t Cheaper. Here’s What I Actually Pay
Solo van life isn’t half-price van life. Tax professional and full-time vanlifer Catina Borgmann breaks down her real monthly budget — and the almost-$400-a-month…
Internet at Sea: The Exact Setup Cruisers Use to Stay Connected Even Mid-Ocean
How do cruisers get internet at sea? From local SIMs and marina Wi-Fi to Starlink and satellite messengers, here’s the full connectivity playbook.
11 Things Cruisers Say That Baffle Everyone Else
Cruisers have a language all their own. From “on the hook” to “blowing up the dink,” here’s some of the strangest boat-life phrases.
I’ve Been Living in Vans for 8 Years. Here’s How I Get WiFi on the Road
My internet setup comes down to one rule: never depend on one connection. Here’s exactly what I use and what it costs.
What Do Sailors Keep On Board for Protection? Hundreds Answered: From Guard Dogs to Chuck Norris
We asked hundreds of cruisers what they keep on board for protection — and the answers ranged from dogs and flare guns to condoms…
I’ve Rented Campervans in Europe 3 Times, From 3 Companies. Here’s My Honest Comparison
Three trips, three rental companies — one honest comparison from the driver’s seat, including the one whose toilet cassette failed on us
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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