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Camper Van Insurance for DIY Conversions: Who Covers a Converted Van, What It Costs, and How to Get a Quote
Which insurers will actually cover a self-converted camper van (Roamly, Progressive, an agent who reads receipts), what it costs part-time and full-time, and how…
Living in Your Van or RV Is Illegal in These States (Even on Your Property!)
How to work around the rules and stay legal while living on the road
Where to Park a Van Overnight: Every Option, From Walmart Lots to BLM Land (Without the Knock)
Where you can park a van overnight, legally and without the knock: truck stops, rest areas, store lots that allow it, host networks, city…
Best Vans for Van Life: How to Choose Yours (16 Vans Compared, From Minivans to Sprinters)
How to choose a van for van life by budget, standing room, drivetrain and build-or-buy, then 16 vans compared from a used minivan to…
It Took Me Years to Afford a Tall Van. Now, I’ve Rounded Up the Best Campervans You Can Stand Up In.
Having a van you can stand up in is a huge luxury for van life and one I highly recommend. Here are the vans…
I’ve Lived on a Sailboat Since 2016. Here’s What Owning Almost Nothing Feels Like.
Moving onto a 41-foot sailboat in 2017 forced me to get rid of almost everything I owned. Here is how I did it.
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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