Now here’s something you don’t see every day! This is a 1965 Volkswagen bug that’s been converted into a micro camper. It looks a lot like a teardrop camper shape-wise, and the interior is just large enough for a twin-sized custom mattress and a 10-inch TV. In the trunk, Sergio (the builder) included an entire [...]
Interviews
Colin’s Short Bus With Rooftop Deck
What better way to find your future home than by traveling the whole country? That’s what former manager Colin is doing in his 2003 Ford E350 Short Bus conversion. Tired of his high-paced life in San Francisco, he purchased and converted the bus to meet his unique needs. He ramped up his solar, so he [...]
Four Years of Bus Life Retirement
After an R.V. vacation, Debbie said she *never* wanted to go camping again. But when she and her husband, Jim, lost their jobs and were watching Bus Life on YouTube, she started thinking she could live in an awesome skoolie conversion. And Jim made it happen! They created a bus with a raised roof, radiant [...]
Robin’s Beautiful Tiny Heirloom with a Downstairs Bedroom
Robin has been enjoying the tiny life for over four years in her custom Tiny Heirloom home at Park Delta Bay in Northern California. Designed specifically to accommodate her love for baking, the house features a full kitchen and a cozy downstairs bedroom, providing a comfortable sanctuary for Robin and her two Chihuahuas, Jack and [...]
Nurse & Teacher Take 6 Months Off for Baja Van Life
This nurse & teacher couple were burnt out after COVID did a number to their professions — so they decided to take a sabbatical in Baja — in a van! Their DIY promaster is just lovely, with a long countertop for cooking and a huge picture window to let in the sunlight. They have a [...]
Michelle Ignored the Naysayers, Sold Her Stuff & Bought a Van
The two things that were holding Michelle back from van life were her stuff and other people’s negative opinions. Once she got rid of those, she was able to jump into her van joyfully and after two years on the road her only regret is that she didn’t do it sooner! She travels with her [...]
Short Bus Conversion with Shatterproof Glass
What an awesome couple! Nate, Sheena, and their dog live together in a beautifully built-out short bus conversion. The two of them seem so genuine and sweet — I wish we could be friends! Their home has a pretty sky blue exterior, and the inside features a lot of wood tones. They use a wood [...]
