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Why We Traded Comfortable Suburbs for an Uncomfortable Van

Why We Traded Comfortable Suburbs for an Uncomfortable Van? It’s pretty easy to fall into…

GnomadHome07/10/2017

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Cast off the Bowlines in North Carolina

“Kit and J.R. have been living in their VW Bus Sunshine for 5 years now.…

Captn_Julz07/01/2017

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Finding Love in Vintage Vans

In collaboration with our friends from MYVAN by Mercedes-Benz, we present you Heike and Moritz from Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany.…

Kathleen Morton06/28/2017

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Vintage Mobile Shop – Meet Starling & Rein

It's a fact, Instagram allows us to discover wonderful people from all around the world.…

The Amazing Vanlife Community06/26/2017

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Live Simply, Stay Rad – Meet Kevin Butler

Do you like rad cars? Do you like rad surfboards? Do you like these two…

Bound For Nowhere06/07/2017

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Here Now, There Tomorrow

Van life connects you with such talented people. Some will become friends and others can…

Captn_Julz05/25/2017

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Life Elevated

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in the US, but I had yet to…

Captn_Julz04/30/2017

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Travel Photographer Mathieu Dupuis & his DIY Sprinter Van

Travel photographer Mathieu Dupuis has been collaborating with many Tourism Boards and famous magazines such…

Kathleen Morton03/23/2017

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New Van, New Plan

With spring right around the corner, transformation seems to be a common theme. In late…

Jane Salee03/23/2017

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Carabiner Coffee: A Cup Of Stoke

I came across Carabiner Coffee a while ago on Instagram and have enjoyed following along.…

Paul Tralka03/23/2017

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On the Road and Back Again

We hit the road after a solid snowstorm rolled into Colorado. For six months we…

Jane Salee03/21/2017

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From House to Van

In November of 2015, my boyfriend Casey and I moved into our 1995 Ford Sportsmobile…

Jane Salee03/16/2017

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Austin Smith & his Fire Truck

Well known snowboarder and Drink Water co-founder Austin Smith made lots of noise this winter…

Captn_Julz03/07/2017

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Never Leave the Dogs Behind

Brianna and Keith always inspired me with their joie de vivre, their dogs and their…

Captn_Julz03/03/2017

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Vegan Wanderers

Happily married couple Sabrina and Jimmy are traveling in their self-restored high top VW. Enjoy…

Captn_Julz02/16/2017

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Scandinavia with Love

Scandinavia has become a really popular destination and I was looking for someone to share…

Kathleen Morton02/06/2017

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Roam Like Rob

We are Rob and Laura and live out of our VW Transporter in Australia. We…

Captn_Julz01/08/2017

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Travel. Surf. Live.

My project is called 100 Days Central America, over landing Sheila my 1985 Toyota 4Runner…

Pedal.to.Metal01/06/2017

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Hunting Castles

Three hours driving from Paris, the Loire valley was waiting for us. It’s known world-round…

Hélène et Paule-Élise01/06/2017

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When Shit Hits The Van

I’ve been living in a van for a little more than a year now, and…

Laurence Girard12/20/2016

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Living The Van Dream

Soy Jesus Andes, Actor y amante de los motores. Sueño con música, mucho cine y vivir…

The Van Dreams12/20/2016

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Camp with us

Imagine a friend called you up and said, “Do you want to drive around in…

Paul Tralka12/20/2016

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Caravan Through the Desert

Imagine a friend called you up and said, “Do you want to drive around in…

Paul Tralka12/19/2016

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Working on the Road: Staying Balanced

We quit our jobs, sold everything we owned and hit the road so that we…

Northbound and Down12/18/2016

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Working on the Road: Getting Work Done

Congrats on locking down a paying gig that you can do from anywhere. But now,…

Northbound and Down12/18/2016

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Working on the Road: Finding Work

We’ve been living and working on the road since March of 2016. During this time…

Northbound and Down12/18/2016

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Always Sunny in Australia

Australia native Mitch Cox is one of van life movement most talented photographer. His girlfriend…

Pedal.to.Metal12/06/2016

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El Campo Van Fest 2016 – Vallée du Bras-Du-Nord

On the last weekend of September, Go-van held a first van meet up called El…

Captn_Julz11/11/2016

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Dear Madeleine

This summer I've had the opportunity to visit almost every canadian province, and I feel blessed for…

Captn_Julz09/25/2016

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La Chanchita Travel Bus

What is the best way to share your passion for mountain sports? Buy an old city…

Captn_Julz09/25/2016

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The Colorado Gathering

How do you get a bunch of people who live on the road to get…

Kathleen Morton09/06/2016

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Can You Handle the Reality of Van Life?

Commence the saving for a year or longer to be able to be, basically homeless.…

Jessica Olsen09/02/2016

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A European History Journey

It all started last year, when Hélène and I were celebrating our 5-year anniversary. She was…

Hélène et Paule-Élise08/07/2016

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Josh Tyrrell goes to Red Hook Crit: Go Fast, Take Chances

The trip to NYC from Canada for the Red Hook Crit in Brooklyn has always…

Josh Gieni07/10/2016

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That Iceland Road Trip

How many girls can you fit in a Sprinter? Sandra, Caroline, Julie and Julie left…

Captn_Julz07/07/2016

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Radical Adventures For A Greener Earth

The idea for the RAGE Bus Project was born out of a desire to travel…

Captn_Julz06/15/2016

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Live That Van Life

A few cool outdoorsy brands and media ran #vanlife oriented contests this spring. We thought…

Pedal.to.Metal06/08/2016

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Tiny Home Got Wheels

We're really happy to announce a new partnership with this Quebec family-run company called Safari Condo. Their…

Captn_Julz05/26/2016

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How To Ship Your Van Overseas

Our newest German collaborator Alexander Georgi was kind enough to share his experience of shipping his…

Captn_Julz05/16/2016

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To Be or to Boogie

There's a place to sleep in it. I think it is what we can refer…

Paul Tralka05/12/2016

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Ubuntu Makasi, The African Adventure

Dayana and Tresor left on this incredible journey through Mamma Africa with their 2-year-old daughter.…

Pedal.to.Metal05/03/2016

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The Millers: How to Live Debt Free in a School Bus

Denver and Vanessa Millers from New Mexico decided to make a dramatic change in their…

Pedal.to.Metal04/27/2016

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Westy Life with GoWesty

Nailing this interview with GoWesty has been quite an adventure because they're really busy getting your bus ready…

Captn_Julz04/06/2016

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How to Road Trip with Kids

My first big vanlife trip was 1998 and gas was $.98 cents. I never knew…

Paul Tralka04/04/2016

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My Van is my Business – The Doggie Beach Bus

Tish Tralka fell in love with that someone, a nomadic surfer-type guy with a VW…

Paul Tralka03/31/2016

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A Journey to the Arctic Circle

We are the two founders of the IamNoMad project, originally from Montreal; we share the…

I Am Nomad03/31/2016

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Bus Around The World

Karol and Aleksandra have been traveling the world for the past 6 years.  See what…

Captn_Julz03/10/2016

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Roam like Home in Australia

Jess and Jonny from Australia have been a happy couple for 16 years! Van life helped them find…

Captn_Julz03/08/2016

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Roving Lands Worldwide

A friend of mine met this overlanding family of 4 on a road trip and immediately I…

Pedal.to.Metal03/05/2016

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Tiny Van, Giant Journey

Tasha recently started a cool restoration process to live in a 2010 Ford Transit Connect…

Pedal.to.Metal03/04/2016

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Alaska, Ushuaia, the Bus and Us

Alaska is a dream destination to many of us. Dillon and Tessa always had a craving…

Captn_Julz02/29/2016

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High Tides & Good Vibes in Nova Scotia

There's so much to see in Nova Scotia, I had to go back to explore different areas! This…

Captn_Julz02/19/2016

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Run Captain Run

The 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier Stephan Shay has moved into Lolita in December 2014. At 29,…

Captn_Julz02/18/2016

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Bringing Dan the Old Man Van Back to Life

The best traveling memories are the ones full of dramatic events. Getting lost, stopping somewhere…

Jessica Passecker02/11/2016

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Chasing the Sun in Florida

The Sunshine State is known for its beaches, gators and palm trees. It's also a…

Captn_Julz02/01/2016

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Spanish Flies Cruising Through the Wild Wild West

Eva and Victor from Foreign Natives left their lovely city of Barcelona to look for work…

Captn_Julz01/22/2016

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Model on the Run – Philippe Leblond

Van life means a simpler life. However, it doesn't have to stop you from having…

Captn_Julz01/21/2016

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The Mackenzie Life

Mackenzie Duncan is a talented photographer who pretty much always has had a nomadic lifestyle!  Currently…

Captn_Julz01/16/2016

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Our Open Road

After 3 years on the road and with over 100,000 Instagram followers, you've probably heard…

Captn_Julz01/16/2016

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The Ultimate #vanlife Workout

When driving long hours, you need to stop from time to time before you go…

Captn_Julz01/10/2016

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Grow Wings Not Roots

Stephanie has been looking for something new, and that's how she decided to leave her…

Captn_Julz01/10/2016

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Do Something Cool

Even if there's not much room, Toyota Chinook camper vans have something really special and unique!…

Captn_Julz12/28/2015

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Where’s My Office Now & the Modern Nomads

In my travels, I had the chance to cross path with Emily and Corey from Where's…

Captn_Julz12/17/2015

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And Then I Met Myself

Here's another inspiring story of a young man who was dreaming of a different life…

Melissa Caron12/16/2015

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Blue Bus of Happiness

The Blue Bus adventures all started when filmmaker Nick Cahill and his girlfriend Jessica bought a…

Captn_Julz12/11/2015

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Discovering Your Best Self

They have attended every Wanderlust festival in a GMC 1989 van. We were inspired to…

Melissa Caron11/06/2015

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Vans of Berlin

We stumbled upon this awesome Instagram account that made us discover the van life community…

Melissa Caron10/26/2015

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Cruising around Canada’s Ocean Playground

To many of us, travelling plays a primary role in our personal evolution, especially when…

Melissa Caron10/19/2015

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Roaming in style with Hofmann Architecture

For an architect, a camper conversion is a playground of endless possibilities, and this is what…

Captn_Julz09/22/2015

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Meet a Vandweller: Idle Theory Bus

If you've followed the #vanlife community for a little while now you've probably heard of…

Captn_Julz09/09/2015

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Room with a View

I believe that as a van owner, one of my favorite moments is to wake up,…

Captn_Julz08/25/2015

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Everett Barnes, the Vintage Volkswagen Guru

One of the most thrilling aspects about owning one of these old Volkswagen vehicles is knowing that we…

Pedal.to.Metal08/21/2015

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Live Life at a Relaxed Pace

Mike and Sophie just came back from 7 months traveling and living almost full time out…

Captn_Julz08/07/2015

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Between Lost and Found

A friend of mine virtually introduced me to John a short while ago when he and his…

Captn_Julz08/03/2015

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Up and Down the River

La belle province has so much to offer, you should consider a little North Eastern…

Captn_Julz07/24/2015

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Reel N’awlins Jam Ride

You probably don't know that I was born in Louisiana (noticed my southern accent?), but…

Captn_Julz07/14/2015

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Westy Werks : From Vintage to Vogue

When it comes to restoring your bus, you want a shop you can trust! There are…

Captn_Julz06/26/2015

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Unleashed Digital Nomad

I’m a 29 year old girl, traveling on my own, on a road trip around…

Dom Granger06/23/2015

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Taos & the Greater World Community

We’re producing too much trash on a daily basis, and we don’t recycle enough. We’ve…

Captn_Julz06/11/2015

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Surf & Search in Mexico

Surfing is what brought me to buy a van, thus it was clear that in…

Captn_Julz06/11/2015