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Places
Where to go & sights to see
6 South American Experiences You Can't Find In A Guidebook
After a year of living in our 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon and exploring North America, we realized that we hadn’t had enough and set our sights on South America next. We gave ourselves three months…
Slab City: A Day in California's Lawless Desert Town
It's a hot and dusty summer night in the desert of California. We are in Slab City. Today I want to take you with us on our one night adventure in this weird and magical…
Road Tripping Along Olympic National Park's Wilderness Coast
In late July of 2016, I loaded up my campervan and headed west from Seattle to spend a few days in the Olympic Peninsula National Park. Lake Crescent, WA The trip was inspired by some…
Tips & How Tos
Van conversions and advice to get you rolling
How to Install a Mini Wood Stove in a Camper Van
Way before we actually got our camper van, one thing was absolutely clear: It has got to have a mini wood stove! With that in mind, we got ourselves a GMC Short Bus and started…
Is it Safe to Use a Propane Heater in a Van?
When looking at heating options for your van conversion, a propane heater is certainly one of the cheapest and most enticing options, but you might be left wondering: is it safe to use a propane…
Van Life Laundry: How to Wash Clothes in a Camper Van
For many van lifers out there, living off-grid is one of the main appeals of the lifestyle. But this also means that for the freedom to roam, we end up trading many of the…
Stories
See what's behind the van
One Man, his Subaru Forester, and 28 National Parks, in Search of the Best Trails to Run (Part 1)
This story is written by Benjamin Perri. This is the first of seven pieces I will be doing over the course of my six month National Parks tour. My Subaru Forester (Cassady) will be my…
A Love Letter to the Emerald Triangle
This story was written by Jo from @ozma.autonomy This story is in some ways a very sad but ultimately a beautiful one and I hope you will soon understand why. With the legalization of marijuana…
Van Dweller Quits Job to Travel 22,000 Miles Spelling "Stop Brexit" Across Europe with GPS Tracker
Andy Pardy spent three and a half months traveling 22,000 miles across 27 countries around Europe spelling out “Stop Brexit.” After Britain voted to exit the EU, Andy along with many other British travelers and…
Gear
Gear, gadgets, accessories, and equipment for living in a van
Camper Van Accessories For Van Life
So you’ve converted your van, you’re packing up ready to hit the road, but you’re wondering: what do I need to bring with me? Are there any camper van gadgets that could make vanlife easier,…
Best Awnings for Camper Vans, Truck Campers, & Sprinters
When planning your van conversion the addition of an awning is something you’ll definitely want to consider. It’s a great way to add extra floor space to your van, as well as providing outdoor space…
Best Camper Van Interior Lights For Your Van Conversion
The right kind of lighting can make a big difference to your van conversion. While it seems like something you could easily take for granted, there are a lot of different things to consider before…