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Interior of a converted school bus tiny house with cozy kitchen and seating area.

Converting a School Bus into their Tiny House

For about 12 years, Salina & Marcelo had been eyeing tiny house living, but it wasn’t until they went to Iceland, and met all kinds of people living nomadically that they decided it was time to make it happen! They wanted something custom, and so they went with a shuttle bus and made it theirs, [...]

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Interior of a tiny bus with a woman sitting on a built-in bench, showcasing compact living space.

Donna’s $18K Retirement Bus: DIY Shuttle Conversion with Queen Bed and Outdoor Kitchen

Donna was ready to do something different with her life and originally thought about a Sprinter van or even an RV, but she wanted something she could customize and something with more windows and space—a shuttle bus seemed like the perfect fit for her. She’s made it into such an amazing home! Donna chose a [...]

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Skoolie bus converted into a tiny home with two offices and a spacious pantry.

This Skoolie Has 2 Offices & An Incredible Pantry

Josh and Emily both had remote jobs in the engineering field, so there was nothing holding them back from pursing a nomadic life! They chose a skoolie conversion to allow them to truly customize their rig — and with their engineering experience — they built one of the most incredible buses we’ve seen so far! [...]

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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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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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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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