This couple wanted a chance to travel Europe — and do it inexpensively. So they decided to build out a campervan! Before it became their home, the van was a 4-wheeler transporter and completely gutted inside. Now they have a folding couch/bed setup, a bench couch, and a nice kitchen space. Enjoy the photo tour [...]
Couple Tiny House Living
Florry the Lorry: A DIY Box Truck Tiny Home for Full-Time European Travel
Catherine and Chris converted a box truck (or “lorry” in British English) into a full-time home they call “Florry the Lorry.” As empty nesters from a blended family of seven, they built the conversion themselves over 18 months while still working, then hit the road across Europe with their dog Rolo. The interior is lined [...]
Married Couple’s Portugal Camper Van Life
Mónica and João are an amazing couple who have overcome a lot of adversity in the last seven years! They now live part-time in an adorable camper conversion. I’ll let them tell their story…. Having a motorhome was an old dream of ours. When we met, about 7 years ago, we immediately arranged a trip [...]
Empty Nesters Choose Bus Life Pre-Retirement
Tom and Jodie aren’t quite retirement age, but with an empty nest they were ready for a new chapter and didn’t want to wait another 20 or so years of work to get there! So they sold their home, purged a lifetime of belongings, and built out a Bluebird bus. Their 35-foot bus got a [...]
Traveling While ‘Being at Home’ with Their Van
Do you love travel AND being at home? Alex and Megan had experience with international travel and outdoor exploration, but also love being home — so they decided to bring their home with them as they explore the world. Megan had already built out a van when she met Alex, and since he converts vans [...]
They Built a Japanese Micro House Truck
Pierre and Chin are an amazing couple who were inspired by Japanese architecture and rural Japanese culture as they designed their micro tiny house that sits on a Japanese truck bed. The home is super tiny, with every space having multiple functions. As they roam the Japanese countryside, they’re looking for a quiet and simple [...]
Empty Nesters’ Van Life Retirement Plan
Tim and Aimee are empty-nesters who wanted a way to explore — and visit their kids! They spent lockdown converting a 2019 Ford Transit with no prior building experience. They chose to prioritize a big, comfortable bed, coffee, and a bathroom in their rig. They have a cool hidden toilet that transforms into an emergency [...]