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We kept losing out on homes and were sick of renting. So we tricked out a $4,500 van to live in for the summer.
Ian and Mary Clare Armstrong were being pushed by their realtor to go $200,000 over budget. They pa…
Dan Latu
7 mins read
After 8 years of van life, they were ready to settle down. They bought an abandoned watermill in Portugal to turn into a family home.
The couple says helping out with Hurricane Ian clean-up efforts prepared them for the scale of the …
Amanda Goh
6 mins read
I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets.
From buying a small rig to renovating in the middle of the winter, I experienced plenty of missteps…
Abigail Robertson
6 mins read
A couple in their 20s converted 11 camper vans before building their dream one. Take a look inside the $127,000 Ram ProMaster.
Scarlett and Seth Eskelund had converted 11 camper vans before ditching a business and spending nea…
Monica Humphries
4 mins read
I live rent-free in NYC. Moving into a van has allowed me to save, avoid taking out loans, and live a life of adventure.
Gerardo Rios Garcia got accepted into Columbia University, packed up everything, and drove his van …
Gerardo Rios Garcia
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A millennial couple who ditched van life to buy a $150,000 hoarder house said it's worth it. Take a look inside.
Between 2020 and 2023, they did just that. After selling two cars, their furniture, and other posse…
Maria Noyen
5 mins read
An around-the-world cruise that's been delayed for 4 months is kicking off passengers who complain
Villa Vie was scheduled to begin its 3 ½-year circumnavigation of the world in May. Its CEO now pre…
Brittany Chang
3 mins read
A Gen Zer who spends $180,000 designing luxury vans shares the biggest mistake people make converting them
Luxury van life is on the rise, according to Lucas Ravizza, a van builder who creates custom motorh…
Mikhaila Friel
6 mins read
A med student wanted to simplify his life, so he spent $33,000 turning a van into a tiny house. Take a look inside.
Medical school student Ethan Liebross says he parks his van on the street about 10 minutes from cam…
Amanda Goh
5 mins read
A 24-year-old spent $140,000 buying and converting a Mercedes van. Take a look inside the luxury home on wheels.
After building "cookie-cutter" campervans, Abbe Minor set out to create something more. Her luxury …
Monica Humphries
2 mins read
RFK Jr. says he planned to skin a dead bear cub after it was hit by a van but later dumped it in Central Park
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he dumped a dead bear cub near Central Park a decade ago. Reports of a s…
Hannah Getahun
5 mins read
After traveling in a van for 2 weeks, I saw how the lifestyle could be cheaper than my Denver life
The author spent two weeks living and traveling in a van. Free campsites and a cheap vehicle could …
Monica Humphries
1 min read
Dick Van Dyke, 98, says his secret to living a long life is going to the gym 3 times a week
According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the US is 74.8 years for males and 80.2 years …
Amanda Goh
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I saved money by shopping at Costco before a 2-week van trip. Here are the items I'm glad I bought.
But I'm a sucker for a deal, so I headed to my nearest Costco outside Denver before a two-week trip…
Monica Humphries
3 mins read
Skip the tourist traps and high prices in Amsterdam — take a short train ride to this beautiful gem instead
I live in Groningen and recommend it to visitors. It's a great town in The Netherlands two hours fr…
Sarah Veldman
3 mins read
I took my daughters from London to Dallas. They were blown away by the houses, malls, and even the soda cups.
When we visited my sister in Texas, my daughters were surprised by how big everything was. From the…
Nadia Ali
4 mins read
I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle.
Business Insider's author is still dreaming about selling her belongings, buying a van, and living …
Monica Humphries
3 mins read
My husband and I are retired and travel a lot. We paid for our 4 adult kids to meet us in Italy.
We decided not to wait for any milestone birthdays and travel together as a family. We had so much …
Leonie Jarrett
4 mins read
I spent $3,200 for a 2-week van trip. It was worth every penny.
Business Insider's author spent two weeks traveling the US in a campervan and paid for her van rent…
Monica Humphries
3 mins read
I tried van life for 2 weeks, and an aspect of the trip made me question if I'm cut out for the lifestyle
Business Insider's author used gyms, rest stops, and the great outdoors as her bathroom for two wee…