Remember that scene on Mary Poppins after they visit Uncle Albert, and Mary Poppins announces it’s time to go? Then poor Uncle Albert, who has been laughing hysterically and having the time of his life, literally sinks down to the floor in despair, completely deflated thanks to reality’s blow? Continue reading
When it comes to van life, without a question, the good outweighs the bad. By a lot. But if I only displayed the perfect parts, I would be in the same category as all the other Instagram suckers with thousands of likes, followers and paid sponsors. Psh! Who wants an all-expenses-paid vacation to Indonesia just for posting a glam shot in a free $300 sundress?
So to counterbalance the last post of 7 Reasons I love living in a van, here are 5 less-than-ideal things about van life we won’t miss when it’s over. Continue reading
There are many reasons we love living in a van and here are 7 of them. Continue reading
Recently an article floated its way around the internet claiming living in a van is the new American Dream. I couldn’t decide whether I agree or not. But I think I know now.
This is the story of two very different versions of the American Dream crossing paths in a matter of hours.
We went MIA. Which is completely inconsiderate to the many of you obviously concerned we were abducted in a scarier van than the one we live in…Actually none of you were concerned. And if we HAD gone missing, we’d still be missing thanks to you. Continue reading
A few stories about our attempts to hide from people.
EPISODE 1
“Van Counseling”
Levi woke up one morning to the familiar sound of someone talking loudly on their phone as they passed by. He tried to fall back asleep, but realized the man on the phone planted himself on a park bench right outside, facing the van. He sat there for a long time discussing his health problems, ongoing divorce, and estrangement from his friends and family…all unaware there was a person in the van (note to self: always assume there’s a person in every van) laying in bed listening to his every word. Continue reading
It’s been awhile since we’ve shared any homeless tales. Therefore I am going to publish a three-part series over the next few days for give you all a glimpse of life in the van.
Van life really comes alive in the dead of night. The following is a common chain of late night events:
Within twelve hours I had three rough and wild bodily experiences thanks to the van life. Only watch if you can handle the unfiltered truth. This is the good the bad and the ugly people. This is van life. Continue reading
So we live in a van 