Here’s another example of an awesome couple who found themselves trapped in the 9 to 5 grind and wanted something more — and so they jumped on the skoolie bandwagon, cultivated remote work opportunities, and have been bus living since September 2019. Shelby says bus life has significantly improved her mental health, which is so [...]
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Paved to Pines: Skoolie & Van Conversion Company (& “Big Betty”)
While plenty of people living in skoolies go the DIY route, if pulling out the power tools isn’t in your wheelhouse, there are companies that do bus conversions! Paved to Pines is one such company. Based in Canada, Paved to Pines was started by two college buddies who began by simply converting a bus for [...]
They Left Their New York Jobs For Van Life
Chad and Paul were living in New York working typical corporate jobs but wanted more out of life. So they began transitioning their work to be remote-friendly, and then decided they ought to do something with their newfound freedom. While one of them really wanted to live on a sailboat, they settled on van life [...]
Off-Grid Satori Dome in Rural Northumberland with Pond Views
Needing to get away from it all? This geodisc dome home located on a working farm in Northumberland overlooks a peaceful pond. The off-grid accommodations let you enjoy all that nature has to offer, while still providing plenty of create comforts! You can enjoy soaking in the wood-fired hot tub while staring at the stars, [...]
TopperEZLift: Turn Your Truck into a Tiny House in Just 30 Seconds!
More and more people are ditching the 9 to 5 so they can explore the country and travel. While we’ve seen tons of van conversions, what about setting up your truck bed for travel? Marsha showed us you can DIY it here, but TopperEZLift has another option: A lift kit with insulated siding that allows [...]
High School Sweethearts Turn to Van Life
Christina & Jeremiah are the kind of couple that has beaten the odds. They were high school sweethearts — each other’s first loves — who are now happily married AND working together while living in a van! The photographer-videographer duo captures weddings and elopements in the Western United States, all while hitting up National Parks [...]
Four Friends. Three Years. Two Conversions Avoiding San Fran Rent!
The highest-paying jobs are typically in the city, but so is the highest rent. For these four friends who wanted to enjoy life in San Francisco, that meant getting creative with their house arrangement! They started by renovating a stealth shuttle bus, which they later upgraded, and then they added a box truck to the [...]
