Yanick and Sonja had spent years too poor to travel and then in school and with jobs that tied them down. When Yanick finally finished school, they were free to go on an adventure, but not willing to backpack in their 30s. So van life (or, SUV-life) was a great option for them. They refer [...]
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Tiny House in Woodstock, Oregon with Lot Lease
Here’s a “best of both worlds” situation — you can buy this tiny house and leave it on a lovely 1/3 acre lot in Woodstock, OR! The current owners lease the lot for $600/month, including water, sewer, garbage, and electricity. And there’s even a garden with raised beds and fruit trees! If you ever want [...]
Their Lift Bed Van Conversion with a Pizza Oven
There are cool van conversions and then there’s Giuliano & Diana’s 4×4 “Soul Dust” van conversion! This amazing rig is bursting with innovative features, including a pizza oven that slides out the side of the van, and a shower pan that appears at the push of a button. Their elevator bed comes down from the [...]
Family of 5 in Their 2nd Amazing DIY Skoolie
When we last spoke to the Hanzian family, they had one toddler and a baby on the way and were living in a totally different bus! They are now a gorgeous family of 5 who have lived in their second bus while converting it into an amazing home on wheels that meets all their needs. [...]
Changing Plans & Loving Van Life in her DIY Sprinter
Des had awesome plans to travel to 30 countries by the time she turned 30, but 2020 ruined her plans and she had to pivot. She’d been interested in RV life and finally had a reason to sell everything and buy a van! Her DIY rig is filled with personality. She used a tool chest [...]
Discreet Tiny Home on Wheels: Couple Build Van on a Budget
Steve and Audra had camped in tents for years when Steve brought up the idea of converting a van. It took a bit for Audra to warm up to it, but eventually, they bought a high-roof Ford Transit and started a 2-plus-year journey to complete the inside. They wanted to convert the van on a [...]
She Lives Full-Time in a Toyota FJ Cruiser
Julianna is quite possibly the coolest person we’ve seen living alternatively! Her energy is contagious, and her willingness to travel solo in her off-road Toyota FJ Cruiser is an inspiration. Everything she needs is packed into her car, including an impressive amount of food. She has a “coffin” bed that folds down at night, complete [...]
