Mariajose, Chase, & their baby daughter Isla all live in this awesome sprinter van. Before they had a baby, the couple had lived nomadically for four years — first in a skoolie and then in a van. Some people thought they’d settle down after having a child, but instead they’re working on renovating the van [...]
Conversions
Rejecting Social Norms at 30 in Their Skoolie
Karson and Brendon were turning 30 and not ready to commit to a house or kids or pets like so many of their peers. So they decided to ditch their 9-5s and do something alternative — buy a shuttle bus and make it into their tiny home! They have a great rig with a comfortable [...]
They Bought a House but Kept the Bus
Jordan & Sam lived full-time on the road in this amazing renovated Skoolie for a few years before buying an old home that they’re now renovating! They still live part-time in their rig, chasing adventure when they hear it calling. Their skoolie is all wine-themed, complete with a cork wall, “wine cellar” drawer, and wine [...]
How Standing Rock Inspired Her Tiny Bus Life
Jagaloria went to Standing Rock and met so many people living alternatively, she said it just didn’t feel right to stay in her apartment and work her life away. Thankfully, she made connections while there that allowed her to find a short bus and make it home! Amazingly, her conversion only took one month of [...]
His Astro Van Life (And Now He Lives on a Bicycle)
Caleb was in college when he realized college wasn’t for him, and he needed a new direction. A friend urged him to just go for something, so he converted the back of his Subaru and started traveling. Eventually, he upgraded to his DIY Astro Van which he lived in for another year. The video below [...]
Shacky in the Forest: Modern Tiny House in Australia
Here’s a one-floor “Shacky,” a tiny house vacation cabin in the Grampians, Australia. Shacky has a number of tiny homes in scenic, peaceful locations around Australia. Each Shacky has a shed-style roof that curves into the back of the home. This unit features a studio-style layout, with a bench couch, compact kitchenette, double bed, and [...]
Flight Attendant’s Clever Van Life
Samantha was flying around the world, paying for an apartment she rarely used, and she knew something had to give. When the events of 2020 shut down travel, she bought a van and converted it in 3 months. It’s been the best option for her, allowing her to bring “home” to the airport, so it’s [...]

