Kick Off Your Van Life Journey
This van life blog covers how to choose a van, build it out, find work on the road, make friends and go on adventures. Choose a category below to start you van life journey.
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Best Van Camper Tents for 2023 (& How to Choose)
Let’s review the best van camper tents that attach to campervans or overlanding vehicles. Because who says van life can’t also include van camping?
[Updated] Camper Heaters: Propane, Electric, Diesel & Wood
Heating a camper van can be done in lots of different ways–and trust me, it isn’t just those winter nights you’ll want warmth! Read on.
17 Healthy Gas Station Snacks for Hungry Travelers
These healthy gas station snacks will stop you from breaking that healthy eating streak you’ve been on–keep your tummy (and wallet) happy!
Urban Van Dwelling: 7 Pros and Cons
Urban van dwelling means staying in a city instead of the woods. How does it compare to being off the grid? Read on to hear my experience.
Curious About Budget Van Life?
Budget van life is all about simple, low maintenance builds that get you on the road quickly–and leave money in your pocket. There are infinite budget build designs – check out my own budget build below for ideas!
A Little About Me
Hi, I’m Hilary! I created this van life blog to share my love of budget travel, remote work, and inspire others to pursue the nomadic lifestyle.
After living abroad in a range of locations including Spain and Beijing, China, I took my travels to a domestic level so I could still explore (without breaking the bank). Van life was the perfect way to make that happen.
But it hasn’t come without its challenges. From building out a van, leaving corporate life for freelancer life, to making friends on the road–it’s been a life-changing journey!