We've spent the last 3 years traveling North America in a van. The lifestyle comes with great perks, but it's not always easy.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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For the last three years, my partner and I have lived in a van full-time, and we love it.

Haley Young

My partner and I live in less than 70 square feet. Despite what some people assume, it's great for our relationship.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer, her husband, and her dog sitting in their yellow camper van.
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Haley Young

I've lived in a camper van with my dog for 3 years. Traveling full-time with a pet has been surprisingly wonderful.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
The writer and her dog near beach chairs in a rural, flat area, with a yellow camper van visible in the background.
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Haley Young

I've spent 5 years living in a tiny home and 2 years in a camper van. Here's how they compare — and which is my favorite.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Author Amber McDaniel sitting in chair in tiny. home with cup of coffee, smiling
Trading living in a van for residing in a 400-square-foot tiny house didn't solve everything, but it finally gave us what the road couldn't.

Amber McDaniel

After losing my dream job in New York, I sold everything and moved into an RV. It's helped me redefine success.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer, her partner, and her dog in front of their new RV.
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Jessica Safavimehr

I've spent 7 years living in a tiny home and a camper van. It's taught me how to be a smarter shopper and better saver.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Amber McDaniel sitting on steps of tiny home
By spending almost a decade living tiny, I've learned how to be a savvy, mindful consumer.

Amber McDaniel

An RV traveler who has been to all 50 states shares the 6 most van-friendly states

Tech Insider : Travel
A woman is looking out of her RV's window in Alaska.
Lita Talisman has spent three years traveling around the US in her RV.

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6 essential tips for anyone considering van life, according to a traveler who's explored all 50 states in an RV

Tech Insider : Travel
A woman looking outside her RV in Utah.
Lita Talisman at a campsite in Utah.

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I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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There are plenty of things I know I'll do differently next time.

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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.

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a man sits on top of a blue van in a grassy field
Gerardo Rios Garcia and his van.

Gerardo Rios Garcia

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