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How I Converted a Toyota Hiace into a Cozy Camper
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We’ve spent a total of six weeks traveling across Europe in Roadsurfer camper rentals. Here’s more about our experience.
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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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