Greg & Jess have been living #vanlife for more than three years now — two of which, they lived in a professionally-built rig. But they ended up tackling a DIY build to see if they wanted to convert vans for a living. While their van looks awesome (especially the welded steel cabinets), the experience taught [...]
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Jack’s $22K DIY Tiny House in Colorado
Tour Jack’s DIY tiny house on wheels in Colorado, built over three years for just $22,000. Features beetle kill pine walls, a cedar shower, mini woodstove, stand-up loft bedroom, and a plan for fully off-grid living on 3.5 acres.
Four Years of Eco-Friendly Vanlife
This is one awesome woman! She has been living solo van life now for four years — just because she wanted to. Which is the best reason. Her travels are funded by selling essential oils, which she was doing pre-van-life and translated well to life on the road. Her only complaint about living in a [...]
Their 3 Years And 3 Rigs, On The Road…
Brie & Shawn wanted to enjoy being out in nature with their dogs and escape the pricey Seattle-area rent. Their first van was the cheapest they could find, and they soon upgraded to a Sprinter, and finally (for now) their 2019 Ford Transit. Their story is a good reminder that your first van (or tiny [...]
Parents & Daughters in their Bougie Bus
It took two years of weekend-warrior-ing, but at long last this military family has an amazing school bus conversion to call home! The husband is Active Duty Coast Guard, and as a mechanic was certain he could fix any mechanical issues that come up with the vehicle. But constructing the interior (where nothing is square), [...]
She Went From Van Life To This Truck Camper
Just before the pandemic hit, Annie and her boyfriend split and she moved out and onto a new adventure. She chose a tiny van and built it out with a slat bed and hit the road! While she knew she enjoyed the nomadic life, she decided to upgrade to a more spacious truck camper with [...]
Paris Architect Turns Dingy Apartment into Gorgeous Minimalist Space
Architect Matthieu Torres and his partner were looking for an affordable place to live in Paris, but all they could find was a dingy, dated apartment. Yet, they saw the potential! They removed the walls and drop ceiling, added skylights and a bathroom, and created a spacious kitchen where they could cook together. His girlfriend’s [...]
