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Is It Illegal to Sleep in Your Car? The Rules Every Van Lifer Should Know
Sleeping in your car isn’t illegal everywhere — but the rules are shifting fast, and knowing your state and city’s laws before you park…
We Live Full-Time in a Van in Ireland. Here’s What Americans Always Get Wrong About It.
American van life and Irish motorhome life look the same on Instagram — sunrise shots, coffee on the dash, misty hills. The reality is…
I’ve lived on the road for years with no fixed address. Here’s exactly how I get my mail.
Getting mail with no fixed address sounds impossible — until you know the systems full-time RVers and van lifers actually use to make it…
How Much Does a Sailboat Really Cost? From Beater to Bluewater
From a $2,000 fixer-upper to a $1.4 million bluewater cruiser, we’re breaking down what a sailboat really costs — including the hidden expenses no…
Moving Aboard With Fido? Here’s How to Get Your Dog Ready for Life at Sea
Bluewater sailing with a dog isn’t always easy — from potty training to customs. Three full-time sailing women share how they make it work.
Forget Sailboats. Here’s Why We Chose a Trawler for Full-Time Boat Life.
We love sailboats but we chose a power boat to live on in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s why we made that decision.
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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