Researching different van build layouts and features is the best introduction to vanlife, and we’re…
Katie Larsen08/29/2022
Katie Larsen
Katie Larsen
Editor-In-ChiefBorn and raised in Portland, Oregon, Katie has always had a passion for outdoor exploration. In 2017, she converted a Sprinter and hit the road full-time. What began as a year-long road trip quickly turned into a lifestyle change. After falling in love with the van community, she searched until she could find a way to incorporate the amazing world of this nomadic lifestyle into her career, landing a job as Editor-in-Chief with Go-Van. She is currently traveling across Northern America with no plans of stopping.
With summer in full swing, it’s time to hit the road for some incredible Sprinter…
Katie Larsen06/20/2022
Driving across Canada in our Sprinter has become a tradition for Go-Van. Like many vanlifers,…
Katie Larsen05/16/2022
Seasonal travel can be challenging if your vehicle isn't ready for winter snow. These are…
Katie Larsen12/31/2020
Looking to dive into vanlife but trying to figure out the finances? Check out this…
Katie Larsen12/18/2020
Oregon is known for its many beautiful and majestic landscapes. We're here to help you…
Katie Larsen11/13/2020
The van life essentials I use and recommend for a comfortable life on the road,…
Katie Larsen11/10/2020
With more and more channels popping up every single day, here is a secondary list…
Katie Larsen11/05/2020
Learning to cook in a smaller kitchen without making a mess takes time. We're here…
Katie Larsen11/03/2020
The perfect vanlifers guide to Joshua Tree National Park, detailing out where to go, where…
Katie Larsen10/13/2020
Converting a van is a huge project, which is why we've curated a detailed list…
Katie Larsen10/05/2020
Top reasons why renting a van for your next road trip vacation is extremely functional,…
Katie Larsen08/31/2020
The top rentals to experience the fall foliage in New Hampshire, including RVs, vans, trailers,…
Katie Larsen08/28/2020
With summer 2020 in motion, here is a perfectly curated list of our favorite State…
Katie Larsen08/20/2020
Everybody wants to save money while RV traveling, but what can you actually do to…
Katie Larsen07/30/2020
The best Grand Teton and Yellowstone RV rentals, perfect for your next road road trip…
Katie Larsen07/11/2020
A Go-Van gear review of the Omnia Stove Top Oven, perfect for replicating a normal…
Katie Larsen06/30/2020
A list of the absolute best boondocking states for vanlifers, RVers, and more, that we've…
Katie Larsen06/25/2020
We've put together a list of must-follow vanlife YouTubers and are discovering how many of…
Katie Larsen06/13/2020
Unsure of how to handle vanlife during COVID-19? We've teamed up with various experienced vanlifers…
Katie Larsen03/23/2020
The ultimate list of the 10 best RV and camper van rentals in Banff, Alberta.…
Katie Larsen03/13/2020
Katie Larsen interviews Matt McDonald - author, photographer, and previous vanlifer. He tells us about…
Katie Larsen03/10/2020
An interview with Nathen about his new project, Responsible Vanlife, with partner Josy, as they…
Katie Larsen03/02/2020
A Go-Van gear review of the Wolf and Grizzly Grill M1 Edition Kit, perfect for…
Katie Larsen02/29/2020
A gear review on vanlife bathroom options, comparing a van toilet vs funnel after living…
Katie Larsen02/15/2020
An interview with Nikky Love from Humans of Vanlife podcast, the most diverse, raw, unfiltered…
Katie Larsen12/23/2019
Eight working women of vanlife dish up their tips and tricks to nomadic employment for…
Katie Larsen11/05/2019
Katie Larsen of SoWeBoughtAVan on Instagram now rents out her beautiful Sprinter 144" van conversion…
Katie Larsen10/24/2019
The 4th annual Go-Van El Campo Van Festival recap video! El Campo Van Festival 2019…
Katie Larsen10/08/2019
We’re here to share our tips and recommendations for exploring the West Coast, based on…
Katie Larsen09/23/2019
Tips and tricks regarding how to prepare for a lifestyle of minimalism. Get prepared, plan…
Katie Larsen09/15/2019
Recommendations from experienced vanlifers about budgeting and how to manage money during vanlife learned from…
Katie Larsen09/09/2019
We've pooled together to share our best advice with you, complete with 10 things you…
Katie Larsen09/02/2019
We’ve asked real, experienced vanlifers within the community to share their honest experiences of their…
Katie Larsen08/18/2019
Paul Dussault teamed up with VIVID VANS to create Vanagon Outlaws, a beautiful movie about…
Katie Larsen08/13/2019
The ceiling, walls, flooring, and cabinetry of a van build really come down to personal…
Katie Larsen07/26/2019
A frequently asked question about vanlife is, “where do you go to the bathroom and…
Katie Larsen07/19/2019
A helpful list of various vanlife kitchen installations, styles, and brands of appliances to choose…
Katie Larsen07/18/2019
Weather can be unpredictable and for this reason, it is important for you to have…
Katie Larsen07/16/2019
What transforms a van into a home is all the details. These vanlife interior accessories…
Katie Larsen07/12/2019
Exterior vanlife accessories are the items that not only deck out your vehicle to look…
Katie Larsen07/09/2019
Beyond materials needed for the physical van build, there is specific vanlife lifestyle gear that…
Katie Larsen07/02/2019
Aside from the actual van build itself and the materials needed to make a van…
Katie Larsen07/01/2019
How exactly do you tackle light painting as a beginner? We’ve teamed up with some…
Katie Larsen06/03/2019
The Meaning of Vanlife is a documentary looking at the vanlife movement from the inside…
Katie Larsen05/06/2019
Madison Hampton started her business, Vancrafted Studio, making handmade jewelry in 2014. Her home on…
Katie Larsen02/19/2019
Reroot is a podcast by Eamon and Bec about blurring the lines between hustler and…
Katie Larsen02/03/2019
I receive many questions when I tell people that I am a solo female traveler.…
Katie Larsen01/28/2019
To learn more about park4night and their experience on and off the road, we did…
Katie Larsen01/15/2019
This holiday season, we thought it would be fitting to curate a list of items…
Katie Larsen12/02/2018
This year's Descend on Bend was the biggest it's ever been! We were able to convince even…
Katie Larsen11/24/2018
Over 200 vans and 500 people gathered at Domaine du Radar over the weekend for…
Katie Larsen11/20/2018
This El Campo was hosted in partnership between Go-Van, Suroît Aventures and Isle-Aux-Coudres, one of…
Katie Larsen10/30/2018
I’ve put together the most obnoxiously eclectic playlist of songs that I like to scream…
Katie Larsen10/12/2018
When Yan Tremblay realized he was not as present with his family as he wanted…
Katie Larsen09/30/2018
Anthony moved into his Mercedes Sprinter full-time and began traveling Canada and the United States,…
Katie Larsen09/12/2018
Mike and Jess of Van There live their lives pursuing balance, adventure, and freedom. Living…
Katie Larsen08/28/2018
Last year, Chris Benchetler teamed up with GoPro to produce a video about buying and…
Katie Larsen08/07/2018
What does Go-Van really do? With our totally revamped site now launched, we thought it…
Katie Larsen07/06/2018
After recently receiving a newsletter about Matthew Hofmann's latest design, Living Vehicle™, I knew I had…
Katie Larsen06/25/2018
Circus Stella is the name of the husband and wife team, Dextre Tripp and Jana…
Katie Larsen05/27/2018
Their names are popping up everywhere. They host van gatherings, convert vans for sale, have…
Katie Larsen05/25/2018
I wanted to make a little playlist that emulates what vanlife means to me-the sounds…
Katie Larsen04/24/2018
Heather and her family travel in their wonderfully decorated bus, pursuing happiness and as much…
Katie Larsen04/02/2018
“We didn’t know where to settle down, so we didn’t.” Julia, Marcel, their two children,…
Katie Larsen03/25/2018
I’ve never been positively sure about what I wanted my life to look like. Sure,…
Katie Larsen03/12/2018