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Hey there! So you’re ready to start your van life adventure! Congrats. Van life is a liberating experience, full of freedom and adventure. I started out by living in a Toyota Prius in 2015, then a Chevy Astro van, and now a DIY Sprinter van. I hope to help you along in your van life journey.

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

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I Use a Composting Toilet in my Campervan: Here’s What I Really Think.

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9 Prefab Campervan Cabinets Perfect for the DIYer

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16 Easy No-Cook Camping Meals for Your Next Van Life Adventure

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The Worst Parts About Van Life That Nobody Tells You

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14 Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion Ideas to Jumpstart Van Life

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14 Stunning Sprinter Van Conversion Ideas for Your Van Life Adventures

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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 and van life.

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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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How Van Lifer Kim Butler Makes Money Taking Elopement Photos on the Road

Discover how van lifer Kim Butler built a thriving elopement photography business while traveling the U.S. Learn her tips on success, gear, and work-life balance!

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I Use a Composting Toilet in my Campervan: Here’s What I Really Think.

Van lifer Sierra Eberly has giving several different toilets a try. From a chemical toilet to the Cuddy portable composting toilet. She spills all on what it’s REALLY like composting your own waste.

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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.

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

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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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16 Easy No-Cook Camping Meals for Your Next Van Life Adventure

Looking for some simple meal ideas to make in your campervan that don’t require cooking? Check out these no cook camping meals perfect for van life.

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How to Make $500-$1,000 Per Month on the Road as an Amazon Influencer

Wondering how to make money as an Amazon Influencer? Learn what it takes to get started, tips for creating content, and how to succeed with minimal equipment.

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12 Ways to Save Money While Living the Van Life

Expenses can really add up when you live in a campervan. Here are some key ways to cut costs so you’re truly saving money on the road.

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How Van Lifers Get Health Insurance on the Road

Discover how van lifers secure health insurance on the road with options like ACA plans, health shares, travel insurance, Medicaid, and more. Stay covered!

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