When it comes to stealth vanlife, the Dodge Sprinter van is high on the list of “best vans” to choose. This one, for sale in Northeast Portland, has already been outfitted inside with some really neat modular finishes that go from benches, to table, to bed with some clever folding! While you’ll need to add…
Lindsey jumped on the #vanlife bandwagon after spending some time as a nanny in Italy, and it’s been just over a year since she started living and traveling in her van. This lifestyle means she can work different gigs here and there and then jump back on the road and travel with what she’s saved…
Chris and Cathy chose early retirement in this 400-square-foot park model built by IdeaBox in Oregon. The clean, modern design features an open floor plan with large windows throughout, a full bathroom with flush toilet, and outdoor living space including a separate “bunkie” guest room. The couple splits time between this Southern California home and…
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…
Sometimes we want “it all” right away — I know I don’t have tons of patience! But Marty’s story shows that sometimes patience pays off. He chose to build a bare-bones tiny house — which didn’t even have running water for awhile — over paying the high rent in Durango, Colorado for an apartment that…
LaMar Alexander of Simple Solar Homesteading has developed two unique, compact structures designed for emergency shelter, off-grid living, or simple backyard utility. These designs, the Stealth 64 and the Shepherd Wagon, offer practical solutions for those looking to build their own small spaces on a budget. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or a…
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…
I know open floor plans are all the rage right now, but this couple’s Tumbleweed THOW features a really cozy layout that allows for separate spaces, which I actually really like. You walk into the kitchen, and there are storage stairs up to the loft bedroom. But then a bathroom and hallway separate that half…
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…
This is the story of Scott’s 400-sq.-ft. whimsical treehouse named Sir Cedric that he built he built in his backyard as his passion project. And best of all, he built it with mostly reclaimed materials. The even better part? You can actually stay here and experience the place yourself! Does it get better? Yes, because…
