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Author: Kristin Hanes

Kristin Hanes is a former radio news journalist turned publisher of The Wayward Home website and podcast. Kristin has lived in a Prius and a Chevy Astro van, and now splits her time between a 2021 DIY Sprinter van and a sailboat. Email her: kristin@thewaywardhome.com
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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 booked.

16+ Stealth Camping Tips for Beginners

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!

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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!

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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.

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Roadsurfer Review: What we REALLY Thought About This Camper Rental Company in Europe

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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7 Unexpected Benefits I Found By Living in an RV

RV living brought us back together after years of long-distance marriage, saving us money and allowing us to travel the world.

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14 Mistakes New Van Lifers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

So, you want to live the van life? Don’t make these rookie mistakes.

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How Joe Turned a Suburban into the Ultimate Stealth Camper

Joe ditched tranditional housing to stealth camp in his Suburban, while keeping his regular job at a trendy restaurant. See how he does it.

Top 13 Small RVs Perfect for Full-Time Nomads: 2025 Edition

Top 13 Small RVs Perfect for Full-Time Nomads: 2025 Edition

The best small RVs are perfect for fitting into any campsite, parking garage or parking spot. They’re easy to drive and maneuver. Here are our top picks for Class B and Class C small RVs!

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27 Campervan Rental Companies: The Best Rental Vans for a Road Trip

Looking to rent a campervan for your road trip adventure? Here are 28 awesome companies to try out.

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12 DIY Camper Remodel Ideas to Revive Your RV

Looking to give your worn out RV a new look? RVer Jalin Coblentz dives into DIY projects anyone can accomplish on their RV to create a cozy, eye-popping space.

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9 Prefab Campervan Cabinets Perfect for the DIYer

These plug and play cabinets will make a DIY van build WAY simpler. Check out our top picks, whether you want soft-sided, rounded, or square.

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