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Happy couple rejecting social norms in front of their converted skoolie bus.

Rejecting Social Norms at 30 in Their Skoolie

Karson and Brendon were turning 30 and not ready to commit to a house or kids or pets like so many of their peers. So they decided to ditch their 9-5s and do something alternative — buy a shuttle bus and make it into their tiny home! They have a great rig with a comfortable [...]

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Navy veterans with their truck camper tiny house and dog outdoors.

Why These Navy Veterans Chose Truck Camper Life For Now

Rebecca and Stuart were stationed together in Cuba while in active Navy service, and then spent three years long-distance when they were stationed in two different places. Once they left the military, they weren’t ready to buy a house and didn’t know where they wanted to settle down, so living in an RV seemed like [...]

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Bright tiny house interior featuring a converted bus with modern decor and natural light.

They Bought a House but Kept the Bus

Jordan & Sam lived full-time on the road in this amazing renovated Skoolie for a few years before buying an old home that they’re now renovating! They still live part-time in their rig, chasing adventure when they hear it calling. Their skoolie is all wine-themed, complete with a cork wall, “wine cellar” drawer, and wine [...]

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Small bus converted into a mobile market stall with handmade crafts and jewelry.

How Standing Rock Inspired Her Tiny Bus Life

Jagaloria went to Standing Rock and met so many people living alternatively, she said it just didn’t feel right to stay in her apartment and work her life away. Thankfully, she made connections while there that allowed her to find a short bus and make it home! Amazingly, her conversion only took one month of [...]

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Man enjoying life next to a converted van in a small space lifestyle.

His Astro Van Life (And Now He Lives on a Bicycle)

Caleb was in college when he realized college wasn’t for him, and he needed a new direction. A friend urged him to just go for something, so he converted the back of his Subaru and started traveling. Eventually, he upgraded to his DIY Astro Van which he lived in for another year. The video below [...]

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Compact van life interior with cozy sleeping area and floral decor.

Flight Attendant’s Clever Van Life

Samantha was flying around the world, paying for an apartment she rarely used, and she knew something had to give. When the events of 2020 shut down travel, she bought a van and converted it in 3 months. It’s been the best option for her, allowing her to bring “home” to the airport, so it’s [...]

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Custom bus conversion for tiny living with cozy interior and outdoor space.

Cookbook Author & Jewelry Maker’s Bus Conversion

Aj and Ayana were both separately interested in a nomadic lifestyle when they fell in love. It didn’t take long for them to find a bus that they built into a home, complete with a rooftop deck, fixed bed, and hide-away composting toilet. Aj is a writer and chef, and authored a cookbook about how [...]

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