Few vehicles in the van life canon carry as much cultural weight as the Volkswagen Type 2 — the iconic “bus” that became synonymous with freedom, adventure, and a particular strain of American wanderlust. This 1979 VW Riviera pop-top camper from Tacoma, Washington is a particularly well-preserved example of the breed: just 90,000 original miles [...]
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Rock Collector Has Spent 4 Years in Her Awesome Van
Victory has been living nomadically for nearly a decade, having moved nearly 20 times before settling into her van. Initially planning to hitchhike across the U.S., she pivoted to van life after seeing others do it. Now, she works a few months a year to fund her travels, spending the rest of her time digging [...]
Exploring Australia in Her Volkswagen High Top Transporter
Maddi’s former job had her traveling all over the world, but she hadn’t seen much of her home country of Australia. It was time to change that, so Maddi turned to van life. She’s been on the road enjoying all kinds of adventure activities — from spearing fish to scuba diving — ever since. Her [...]
Josiah’s Green Machine 1982 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon
Josiah had a successful career in Silicone Valley, but was ready for more! So about 6 years ago he decided to become a nomad, and was surprised at the stigma that accompanied his choice. Still, he regrets nothing and loves what he does outside his van more than his rig itself. His 1982 Volkswagen Westfalia [...]
The Vansteaders Left NYC To Travel the Country
For Alissa and Cody, what began as a simple lockdown project soon transformed into an entire lifestyle overhaul. They quit their jobs, built out this $60k rig and moved in ready to travel the country. They have a hammock, hidden toilet, full-sized bed and tons of storage. They also discuss a hidden laundry chute and [...]
Skoolie Conversion: GMC 1989 C3500 Vandura
Here’s a DIY skoolie that’s an awesome entry-level way to get into bus life. It is simple on the inside with a few sets of cabinets, a sink, and a pull-out pantry and chest refrigerator. The bus is a GMC 1989 C3500 Vandura, and it’s for sale by owner now. Check it out below! Don’t [...]
Couple’s Adventurous Life in a Truck Camper
Eric and Marissa always wanted to travel, but their non-remote jobs were holding them back. Once the couple figured out ways to manage a couple of Airbnbs and a rental van, they found the freedom to enjoy life on the road! Their camper sits on top of a flatbed truck and has all kinds of [...]

