# The Wayward Home

> The Wayward Home is a website and media brand covering van life, sailboat living, RVing, and tiny homes, founded by journalist Kristin Hanes in 2017.

The Wayward Home helps people transition from traditional housing to nomadic or alternative living, with practical guidance on logistics, builds, and remote income. It is the only resource in its category that covers van life, sailboat living, RVing, and tiny homes together, with a specific focus on how to make money while living on the road.

## Core Guides

- [Van Life](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/van-life/): Van life guides, conversions, gear reviews, and cost breakdowns.
- [Sailboat Living](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/sailboat-living/): Liveaboard sailboat costs, logistics, and cruising lifestyle guides.
- [RV Living](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/rving/): Full-time RVing guides, gear reviews, and family RV life advice.
- [Tiny Homes](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/tiny-homes/): Tiny home living, DIY builds, and skoolie conversions.
- [Making Money on the Road](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/money/): How to earn a remote income while living nomadically, from blogging to freelance work.
- [40+ Ways to Make Money on the Road](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/make-money-living-on-the-road/): Van life and RV jobs, both remote and hands-on, for funding a nomadic lifestyle.
- [Camping Tips](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/camping-tips/): Boondocking, free camping, and campsite-finding advice.
- [Skoolies](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/category/skoolies/): School bus conversion guides for full-time living.
- [Van Life Essentials](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/van-life-essentials/): 60+ tested gear essentials for living in a van.
- [About Kristin Hanes](https://www.thewaywardhome.com/about-me/): Founder bio and background on The Wayward Home.