Miranda and Kyle had done the “mattress-in-the-back-of-the-car” camping for shorter trips plenty of times, but when they couldn’t travel in 2020, it made them pause and consider what they really wanted out of life. Eventually they decided to purchase a van and have it professionally converted, so they could hit the road sooner rather than [...]
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Wildlife Biologist Goes From Roommates to Van Life
Jake chose van life for an unconventional reason — he was tired of living with roommates! He enjoys all the other pros of vanlife like the freedom and cost-savings, but those weren’t the driving force behind his decision. He works seasonally as a wildlife biologist, so vanlife works great for his career. In the video [...]
From Teacher to DIY Van Life with Her Two Dogs
Erica had spent three weeks traveling a large swath of the country in her car, thinking she could never sell her house and do full-time vanlife. But when she was about to go back to another year of teaching, she realized how unhappy she was with her current situation! So she went ahead and sold [...]
How This Couple Transformed Their Van into the Ultimate Adventure Rig in Italy
This awesome couple enjoys extreme sports and wanted a way to get closer to the activities they loved. They spent four months converting this van into a gorgeous adventure rig to take them around Italy. Their van includes a nifty hidden kitchen and a corner wet bath at the front of the van. At the [...]
European Travel in their Awesome DIY Campervan
This couple wanted a chance to travel Europe — and do it inexpensively. So they decided to build out a campervan! Before it became their home, the van was a 4-wheeler transporter and completely gutted inside. Now they have a folding couch/bed setup, a bench couch, and a nice kitchen space. Enjoy the photo tour [...]
Kyle’s Luxury Sprinter Van Conversion: Black, Gold, and Hexagon Ceiling Lights
Most van conversions follow a familiar playbook: light wood, white walls, earthy tones, and that “boho beach cottage” aesthetic that dominates social media. Kyle Canady threw that playbook out the window. His Mercedes Sprinter conversion looks like it belongs in a boutique hotel rather than a campground, with a bold black, white, and gold color [...]
From Caretaker to Adventurer: How Patty Found Freedom in Van Life
Patty is a truly remarkable woman. After spending four years caring for her mother 24/7, she found herself wondering what to do next when her mom passed away. YouTube led her to vanlife, and eventually, she found herself working with a builder to create the perfect van home. The van layout is great, with a [...]