Michael is a musician who wanted a quiet place he could go to and write music. Originally he thought he’d convert a tiny home in just 3 months, but his attention to detail (and there are so many thoughtful features in this build!) meant it took 2 years and 8 months to see the finished [...]
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Retired Couple’s Skoolie Adventure: On the Road with a Tub
Karen and Chris worked hard and raised six children together, but for their retirement, they’ve hit the road in a self-converted skoolie to see more of the country! While they miss their kids, it’s been so fun to travel around together. Their conversion is beautiful, and it’s fun to see a skoolie with no roof [...]
From Renters to Van Life: The Story Behind A Mano Vans
Sole and Joey first got into campervan conversions when they built out their own van in order to escape the weight of San Diego rent. They adjusted to the tiny lifestyle and eventually decided to make converting vans into a business! So far, they’ve converted 5 full rigs and done some other partial conversions, as [...]
Florry the Lorry: A DIY Box Truck Tiny Home for Full-Time European Travel
Catherine and Chris converted a box truck (or “lorry” in British English) into a full-time home they call “Florry the Lorry.” As empty nesters from a blended family of seven, they built the conversion themselves over 18 months while still working, then hit the road across Europe with their dog Rolo. The interior is lined [...]
Three Friends Traveling in Their Tiny Camper Van
These three friends all live tiny in Holland and travel together in their converted campervan, creating and selling their artwork. They have an older-style van that required a lot of love to get it going, but now it’s a cozy and rustic little abode! We got the chance to interview Jolein about their tiny life, [...]
Jessi’s Journey to a Micro Camper Lifestyle: From Humble Beginnings to Unstoppable Adventures
Jessi wanted to travel and was ready for a change — so she bought an awesome vintage-inspired camper and outfitted it to her needs. But she’s honest about how challenging the transition was for her, and how difficult the learning curve was as she figured out how to hook up her trailer and deal with [...]
Cliffside Cantilever Container Cabin in Ohio
Seth and Emily are a remarkable couple, parents to four young children and awesome entrepreneurs who build amazing container vacation homes full-time! Their latest creation — the Roca — sits between two mossy cliffs in Hocking Hills, Ohio. This wild home is made up of two 40-foot containers and one 20-foot container. It sleeps 5, [...]
