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7 Smart Ways to Find Campsites Near National Parks
After years on the road in my campervan, these are the go-to tricks that help me camp close to the action—even when everything looks…
16+ Stealth Camping Tips for Beginners
Stealth camping means sleeping in cities or places you’re not necessarily supposed to be, without getting caught. Here are our biggest tips!
How I Afford Full-Time Van Life and Boat Life (No, I’m Not a Trust Fund Baby)
One of the top questions I get is how I make this lifestyle work financially. In this post, I spill the deets!
9 Space-Savvy Chevy Express Camper Builds You Can Actually Copy
The Chevy Express might not get as much attention as a Sprinter or Promaster, but it’s a solid, affordable choice for van life—especially if…
How One Couple Ditched Expensive California Rent for Life on a Sailboat
Discover how Liz Shipton turned her sailing dreams into reality, navigating oceans, writing novels, and building a creative life on the water.
How I Converted a Toyota Hiace into a Cozy Camper
Discover why I swapped my shuttle bus for a quirky Toyota Hiace, and how I transformed it into the perfect camper for off-grid adventures…
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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