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Couple’s Incredible Retirement Van Life in their Luxury Conversion

Ray had always been fascinated by the concept of van life, so when it started gaining popularity on YouTube, he started showing his wife Nancy videos to see if she was interested. When she fully retired, she jumped on board with the idea. While they have two stationary homes (one in Hawaii and one in [...]

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Tiny House Magazine Issue 126 by Kent Griswold

Sharing the Tiny House Lifestyle: Tiny House Magazine Issue #126

Welcome back, tiny house enthusiasts! Alex here, your friendly neighborhood tiny house blogger from Tiny House Talk. Today, I’m thrilled to present the latest issue of Tiny House Magazine, Issue #126, curated by the renowned Kent Griswold. This edition is packed with captivating articles that explore the diverse aspects of tiny house living. Let’s delve [...]

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From Van to Narrowboat 88

From Van to 58ft Narrowboat NamedLaika

Jess, Harry, and their cat Saffi have been living in a narrowboat for about a year after moving out of an apartment and doing vanlife for a while. They wanted a bit more space, so a 58 ft narrowboat seemed like a perfect way to keep a nomadic life but have some breathing room. The [...]

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He Left Everything Behind for Freedom in Vanlife 2

He Left Everything Behind for Freedom in Vanlife

Joe had done all the things society says will make you happy — he excelled in Real Estate, got married, had kids, and moved into a 3,500-square-foot home — but he was pretty miserable! So he got divorced, put others in charge of his properties, and bought/converted a van. His life has never been the [...]

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The Boulders 875 sq foot tiny lake front cottage 2

Their 875 sq. ft. Lake-Front Retirement Cottage

Maria and her husband purchased this 875-square-foot first as a vacation property, so they could escape their city life in New Jersey in the mess of 2020. After the death of Maria’s father, the couple decided it was time to simplify earlier rather than later. They moved in full-time just two weeks ago! They added [...]

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Touring National Parks in Their ProMaster w Convertible Bed 2

National Park Adventures: Couple’s Van Conversion Journey

The biggest debates when converting a van seem to be 1) Should you install an indoor shower? and 2) Should you have a fixed bed or a convertible one? Blake and Tabby chose to maximize space and leave out the shower. They also chose a convertible bed that sets up as a U-shaped conversation area [...]

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Overcoming Obstacles: Karen’s Path to Tiny House Living

Hello, Tiny House Talk readers! Today, we’re thrilled to share with you the inspiring story of Karen, a woman who turned her tiny house dreams into reality, despite facing significant challenges along the way. Karen’s journey to tiny house living began in 2016 when her youngest child moved out. She found herself captivated by a [...]

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