Michelle & Brendan from The Off Grid Ireland Dream realized they shared a dream of living closer to the land, so they decided to build a tiny house together and move it from the UK to Ireland where they could afford to buy land to park it. Their tiny house is only 135 square feet and they’ve been living in it full-time for 3 years now.
Their off-grid systems include solar panels, an inverter and batteries, as well as a solar generator. They also have a gas generator for the greyest months in the middle of winter. For heat, they have a small diesel heater that is usually found in vans and trucks, and for water, they collect rainwater from their roof and filter it for daily use.
Image © Exploring Alternatives
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Garrett and Staci met in preschool, dated in high school, got married, got jobs, and got a house. They “had it all” and yet something was missing. After careful consideration, they realized that the ability to travel and explore was precisely what they were seeking.
They built their own camper van. Their DIY ProMaster conversion features a permanent gaming setup and a rooftop deck. These digital nomads have no plans to return to everyday life and have invested in their van to ensure their life on the road runs as smoothly as possible.
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Couple’s DIY Van Conversion with Special Gaming Setup & Roof-Deck
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If you’ve been dreaming of a tiny house that feels more like a stylish cottage, the eVISTA King might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
This beautifully designed tiny home blends the modern efficiency of ESCAPE’s eVISTA model with the wider, more comfortable layout of the Classic King. The result is a thoughtfully crafted, all-electric tiny house that feels open, livable, and surprisingly spacious.
The eVISTA King Tiny House Features a Built-In Screened Porch
Image: Escape Traveler
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Written by Amber Ritchie
Photos & story by Amber Ritchie
Hi! My name is Amber Ritchie and I’m a single millennial woman dwelling solo in the East Lake neighborhood of metro-Atlanta, Georgia. I reside with my two cats, Ponyboy and Cherry.
My tiny home is actually a 462-square-foot rental apartment where I’ve created a personal design philosophy I call Tiny Maximalism: a way of living that embraces intentional abundance through vintage, secondhand, and inherited pieces.
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At shy of 11 feet, this is the smallest tiny house built by Baluchon, but it still sleeps three: a twin-sized loft (enclosed in netting) and a pull-out couch for two.
On one end of the tiny home, you’ll find the shower, toilet, and functional kitchenette with a hot plate, mini-fridge, and sink. On the other end is a stunning porthole window over a desk/table. In the middle is the bench for relaxing. The home was designed for a family seeking a comfortable place to stay during fishing trips. Enjoy the tour below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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11-foot. Tiny House Nano with Large Porthole Window
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Patty is an 80-year-old who has been living on the road for 60 years. She’s proof that age is no barrier to van life—and that an expensive build isn’t required either.
Still working as a business consultant and running her own YouTube podcast (the Patty Serrano Podcast), she lives by the Japanese concept of Ikigai: doing what you love, what you’re passionate about, and what you can monetize. She also found love later in life, meeting her partner at a New Year’s Eve campfire in Quartzsite.
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Patty’s $200 Minimalist Van Build
Patty’s current home is a 2004 Cono van. Her approach demonstrates that van life doesn’t require a massive investment—she spent approximately $200 on the interior build.
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In the world of overlanding and van life, there are builds, and then there are fortresses. We’ve found one that truly redefines “go-anywhere, do-anything”: a massive, heavy-duty rig built on a military Stewart and Stevenson chassis with a rugged ambulance box conversion added to it.
The owner/builder, Chad, affectionately calls it the ultimate vehicle that can “survive the end times.” But this project is about more than just life on the road; it was a four-year passion that helped him achieve over three years of sobriety.
Chad’s passion project not only showcases incredible engineering but also marked his path to sobriety
Image: Chad Leadbetter/Facebook
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Cindy fell in love with tiny homes back in 2017, and by 2019, she had moved into Phase 2 of Acony Bell Tiny House Community in North Carolina. At the time, she was one of the third houses in the second phase, and now the village is full of other amazing tiny homes. She wanted a park model home and purchased this one for $55,000, which includes a first-floor bedroom and an 11-foot interior width. When she’s not home, she rents out the space on Airbnb to generate additional income.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to turn a rugged 1998 military vehicle into a full-time home for a family of five? This adventurous family did exactly that—ditching their traditional house to build an off-grid-ready rolling tiny home designed for overlanding, remote living, and long-term travel. Their rig is part expedition truck, part tiny house, and part brilliant DIY creativity. It’s durable, functional, surprisingly spacious, and built to support life on the road for weeks at a time. From dual slide-outs to a large solar array, a smart kitchen setup, and bunk spaces for the kids, this rig is a great example of what’s possible when you combine imagination with a military-grade platform. Whether you dream of overlanding, full-time family travel, or unique tiny house conversions, this build offers endless inspiration.
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