Kelly and Thomas met in college, got married a few years later, went on to get Master’s degrees, and then started the 40-hour-workweek grind. They found themselves wondering how they were supposed to do this for the next 40+ years and were looking for an alternative. That’s when they stumbled on the skoolie community. While [...]
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“Lucky” The Off-Grid Short Bus Skoolie Conversion
Meet Alyssa and Dan — an adventurous couple living in “Lucky,” their off-grid short bus skoolie conversion. At just 22 feet long, they only have 100 square feet of living space and do an incredible job utilizing it! They even added a “real” front door and included a shower and toilet to make life easier [...]
Couple’s High-Top VW Camper with Solar
This is the story of a DIY custom VW camper outfitted with solar-power shown here thanks to Nate Murphy on YouTube! It’s Roman and Ioana’s custom VW van camper. They planned to buyer a newer motorhome, but when they ran into this beauty, now named Leni, it was like love at first sight. Enjoy and [...]
Most Luxurious Van Ever? Couple Works & Travels in 2017 Sprinter
This 2017 Sprinter Van looks magazine ready with live-edge counter tops and a Moroccan tile backsplash that’s absolutely glamorous. Chris and Lisa explain in a tiny space it’s easier to afford those high-end touches they’d never have been able to afford in a larger home! Their excellent solar and internet setup allow them to work from [...]
Emma Goes Everywhere in her 1997 Camper Van Conversion!
Emma was looking for complete and total freedom, as well as a way to live more sustainably and create less waste. Vanlife seemed like the perfect lifestyle for her, so she bought a camper van and gutted it, spending a year making it into her home. Originally from Connecticut, Emma has taken the van cross-country [...]
Off-Grid Tiny Cabin on 3 Acres in VT For Sale: $169K (Sold)
In Manchester, Vermont, one of our Tiny House Talk readers, Bernard, has an amazing off-grid tiny cabin on three beautiful acres with mountain views. He’s been living there since 2007, but now the home is for sale. It’s permitted/approved for a 4-bedroom home, with a septic system and leech field in place, but you could [...]
87-Year-Old Widower Has Lived 50 Years Off-Grid on 400 Acres of Redwood Forest!
At 87 years old, Charles Bello has spent the last 50 years living off-grid on his own 400 acres of Redwood Forest in Northern California. He and his late wife raised two sons there — first in a chopped-off A-frame that cost just $2,800 to build, then later in a 3-bedroom cabin, and finally in [...]