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This dynamic duo traveled to some of the world’s most beautiful places while running a successful creative business from the road. Having recently completed their second DIY conversion, Lexi and Cody continue to embrace the trials, tribulations, and joys of van life, giving the concept of an “open office” a whole new meaning.
This dynamic duo traveled to some of the world’s most beautiful places while running a successful creative business from the road. Having recently completed their second DIY conversion, Lexi and Cody continue to embrace the trials, tribulations, and joys of van life, giving the concept of an “open office” a whole new meaning.
Unique, wall-mounted steps provide easy access to the raised bed.
Unique, wall-mounted steps provide easy access to the raised bed.
The view of the English countryside from the camper van’s kitchen. A cross-stitch artwork playfully reads "Home Sweet Van."
The view of the English countryside from the camper van’s kitchen. A cross-stitch artwork playfully reads "Home Sweet Van."
Alexa left Ohio eight years ago and never planned on returning. Her book, Living The Dream, was inspired by a life outlook her late father shared with her—one she plans on continuing to pay forward at events and functions around the country as a professional speaker.
Alexa left Ohio eight years ago and never planned on returning. Her book, Living The Dream, was inspired by a life outlook her late father shared with her—one she plans on continuing to pay forward at events and functions around the country as a professional speaker.
Noël Russell is traveling with her husband Jonnie and two dogs in a 2009 Ford E-150.
Noël Russell is traveling with her husband Jonnie and two dogs in a 2009 Ford E-150.
Jake installs plumbing lines for Buster’s shower. The bus, at eight feet wide and 29 feet long, weighs in at 20,000 pounds. Jake, the primary driver, was confident about being able to maneuver the vehicle. "Along with considerations such as having an understanding of hydraulics, air brakes, diesel fuel, et cetera, it’s mainly about being mindful that you’re driving this mammoth thing on the roadways," he says.
Jake installs plumbing lines for Buster’s shower. The bus, at eight feet wide and 29 feet long, weighs in at 20,000 pounds. Jake, the primary driver, was confident about being able to maneuver the vehicle. "Along with considerations such as having an understanding of hydraulics, air brakes, diesel fuel, et cetera, it’s mainly about being mindful that you’re driving this mammoth thing on the roadways," he says.
Melissa and Sam Griffiths are traveling Australia with their three daughters.
Melissa and Sam Griffiths are traveling Australia with their three daughters.
Mande and Ben Tucker, of Holland, Michigan, scored an old International school bus on Craigslist.
Mande and Ben Tucker, of Holland, Michigan, scored an old International school bus on Craigslist.
Bryant and Hillary Jaquez live part-time in a souped-up school bus with their five kids.
Bryant and Hillary Jaquez live part-time in a souped-up school bus with their five kids.
The couple is traveling Europe in a 2006 Vauxhall Movano MWB full-time.
The couple is traveling Europe in a 2006 Vauxhall Movano MWB full-time.
After getting a taste of #vanlife, Gianna and Jake Bachowski spend the pandemic converting a school bus—finishing just in time for the arrival of their baby daughter.
After getting a taste of #vanlife, Gianna and Jake Bachowski spend the pandemic converting a school bus—finishing just in time for the arrival of their baby daughter.
Sara Bjurbäck and Jonathan Strömberg kitted out a used cargo vehicle to realize their vanlife fantasy on a budget.
Sara Bjurbäck and Jonathan Strömberg kitted out a used cargo vehicle to realize their vanlife fantasy on a budget.
If Wei or Gallini were ever not on the floor, they were most likely found on top of a van, explaining solar power or taking in the view of the #vanlife gathering.
If Wei or Gallini were ever not on the floor, they were most likely found on top of a van, explaining solar power or taking in the view of the #vanlife gathering.
The Willis girls took to vanlife.
The Willis girls took to vanlife.
Designed with vanlife culture in mind, the pickup can accommodate a variety of camper shells.
Designed with vanlife culture in mind, the pickup can accommodate a variety of camper shells.
This renovated 1965 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht elevates #vanlife with midcentury-inspired furnishings. While the roving home is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film, it maintains a streamlined sense of minimalism with furnishings that fold away to create space in the compact vehicle. Custom fabricator Eoin Murphy and designer Robin Grundy-Murphy designed this airstream with entertaining in mind. A magazine rack found originally on the wall of the Airstream was replicated at the bottom of the dining banquette—which also converts into a double bed.
This renovated 1965 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht elevates #vanlife with midcentury-inspired furnishings. While the roving home is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film, it maintains a streamlined sense of minimalism with furnishings that fold away to create space in the compact vehicle. Custom fabricator Eoin Murphy and designer Robin Grundy-Murphy designed this airstream with entertaining in mind. A magazine rack found originally on the wall of the Airstream was replicated at the bottom of the dining banquette—which also converts into a double bed.
2021 brought the Willis family a vanlife holiday season to remember.
2021 brought the Willis family a vanlife holiday season to remember.
If you're itching to join the enticing #vanlife movement taking over your Instagram feed, but don't quite have the skills to trick out your own van, don't worry—you can always have one revamped for you. In this roundup, we've rounded up seven companies here to help.
If you're itching to join the enticing #vanlife movement taking over your Instagram feed, but don't quite have the skills to trick out your own van, don't worry—you can always have one revamped for you. In this roundup, we've rounded up seven companies here to help.
Before the pandemic struck the U.S., Sam Johnson was the subject of a van-life documentary—Van Odyssey 2020. The film was chronicling her journey from the tip of Baja, Mexico, up to Alaska. As the pandemic struck, one of the filmmakers, a Nigerian national, sprinted for the border out of fear of getting stuck. With so much uncertainty, Sam, too, felt pressure to head toward more familiar territory. She landed with her caravan in California’s Palm Desert, and her days now consist of drone flying, group exercises, and occasionally day drinking to pass the time.
Before the pandemic struck the U.S., Sam Johnson was the subject of a van-life documentary—Van Odyssey 2020. The film was chronicling her journey from the tip of Baja, Mexico, up to Alaska. As the pandemic struck, one of the filmmakers, a Nigerian national, sprinted for the border out of fear of getting stuck. With so much uncertainty, Sam, too, felt pressure to head toward more familiar territory. She landed with her caravan in California’s Palm Desert, and her days now consist of drone flying, group exercises, and occasionally day drinking to pass the time.