I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Woman smiling as she steps out of van in Joshua Tree
I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

My partner and I have lived in a van for over 3 years. Sharing a small space has helped our relationship.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer, her husband, and her dog sitting in their yellow camper van.
When I tell people that my partner and I live together in a small van, they usually have questions.

Haley Young

I've lived in a van and an off-grid home. Both lifestyles had pros and cons, but neither fits our needs right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
The writer's partner holding her in the middle of a camper van, with the door open and sunlight streaming in.
Van life was a dream, but there were also some downsides.

Jayme Serbell

I bought a cheap minivan and lived out of it while getting my college degree — doing so helped me graduate debt-free

Tech Insider : Business
Woman sitting on top of car, smiling
For almost two years, I chose to live in a minivan I bought for cheap on Facebook Marketplace while completing my bachelor's degree so I could save money and graduate without debt.

Andrea Sadowski

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
The author posing in front of her van, with her dog in the background.
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

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