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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You don’t need a big budget to live on the road — just a little creativity and intention. Here’s how I keep van life affordable without sacrificing the freedom I love.
Living on the road rewired how I think, what I value, and how I move through the world. These lessons snuck up on me in the quiet moments — between breakdowns, starry nights, and roadside coffee.
Everyone talks about the beauty of van life—but no one prepares you for those first few messy, emotional weeks. From second-guessing everything to crying in a parking lot, here’s what your first month on the road really feels like… and why it’s 100% worth it.
I lived “intentionally homeless” for four months while keeping my full-time job at KGO Radio in San Francisco. Here’s what it taught me about life.
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans are stressed about money — from groceries to rent to electricity. I used to feel that way too, until I found a simpler way to live.
Van life isn’t just about hitting the road — it’s about stripping life down to what truly matters. When you trade comfort for freedom, you learn that the best things aren’t things at all.
Reduced staffing, unsafe behavior, and volunteer rescues: America’s public lands are under strain.
Seeing the Dolomites by camper is an incredible experience. Here’s how to do it yourself.
A Suburban is a roomy SUV that’s also affordable used. Check out these awesome ways to create a Chevy Suburban camper.
Starlink Roam and Mini are a game changer for me when it comes to working on the road.
How one couple’s simple campervan carried them through 220,000 miles and over 400 nights on the road.
Van life and sailboat life both promise freedom, adventure, and a simpler way of living—but they’re not the same experience. I’ve done both.
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