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 [...]
Conversions
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]





