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Converted school bus tiny home in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Single Dad’s Skoolie in Christchurch NZ

Andy is a single dad who built this amazing skoolie so he could travel with his two kids when they aren’t in school. The bus includes a great couch for hanging out, a kitchen where he can cook homemade meals, some awesome bunks for his kids, and a larger bed for himself. In 2011, he [...]

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Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro parked in a wooded area, showcasing its rugged design and off-road capabil.

Photographer’s $40k Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro

Riley started his nomadic life living out of his CRV, but after discovering how much he enjoyed nomadic life, he decided to purchase a Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro. He lived in it for some time without any upgrades, but when he got some garage space for three months, he was able to do his full build-out. [...]

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Van life with a cozy tiny house on wheels for freedom and adventure.

Freedom on the Road in Her Van Conversion

Abby’s love for an adventurous lifestyle led her to convert her own van! She fit a bike, paddleboard, camping gear, and tools under her bed, so she can enjoy the outdoors. Her conversion was a DIY build, that cost her $37,000. She used plenty of reclaimed materials to keep costs down, but the van’s aesthetic [...]

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Interior view of a tiny van converted into a cozy living space with reclaimed materials and function.

Nurse to Yoga Teacher Van Life: $35K DIY Conversion with Reclaimed Materials

Mary grew up camping and enjoying the outdoors, so after graduation, she moved to Arizona, worked as a nurse, and spent her free time exploring. Travel nursing eventually called, and she started living out of her car between assignments. But she reached a crossroads and was ready to change direction. That’s when she became a [...]

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Compact tiny house kitchen with sleek cabinetry and natural wood accents.

Annie’s Van Life with an Innovative Kitchen

Annie is an incredible, custom-built van conversion by Safe + Sonder Vans. It has a layout I’ve never seen in a van conversion, with an L-shaped kitchen that divides the bedroom from the rest of the home. This layout allows for oodles of counter space and a bench seat that can double as a chaise [...]

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Compact van interior featuring double dog crates and cozy sleeping area.

Van Life with Double Dog Crates

Croix is the 42nd van conversion for Safe + Sonder Vans! And it’s stunning! With creamy white walls and lovely green lower cabinets, it’s a perfect blend of cottagecore and modern farmhouse. Designed for Faith, a dog mama of two adorable border collies, it has twin crates installed under the queen-sized bed. She’s living in the [...]

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Compact black tiny house on wheels parked in desert after Appalachian Trail hike.

Nomadic Bus Life After Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Katie and her two dogs live in a school bus conversion, but it’s far from Katie’s first go at tiny living. She’s been living tiny for the past six years and started out in the bed of her pick-up truck. When she grew tired of not being able to stand in her home, she decided [...]

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