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

A millennial couple who ditched van life to buy a $150,000 hoarder house said it's worth it. Take a look inside.

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Drew and Becky Bidlen holding their daughter in front of their home (Left) and an interior shot of one of the rooms covered in clutter.
Drew and Becky Bidlen bought their fixer-upper after spending three years traveling the US in a van.

Maria Noyen

A med student wanted to simplify his life, so he spent $33,000 turning a van into a tiny house. Take a look inside.

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Ethan Liebross turned a van into a tiny home.
Ethan Liebross turned a van into a tiny home.

Ethan Liebross.

A couple who converted a $7,000 school bus into their dream home breaks down the cost of living a nomadic life

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The Scherrers in their Skoolie, Aurora.

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A millennial bought a $2,950 vintage truck and built a whimsical wood cabin on top of it. She's lived there for 5 years — and loves it.

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Kai has lived in the house truck she built herself for five years.
Kai has lived in the house truck she built herself for five years.

Trish Bromley, Courtesy of Kai

How my partner and I live on $2,000 to $3,500 a month while living full-time in a van

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The author Donna Paul smiling next to her white RAM van
The backbone of this nomadic lifestyle lies in the art of budgeting.

Donna Paul

Twitch's CEO has been living his own version of the van life

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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has been traveling the country in his van, meeting with top streamers for their input.

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Living in my truck is helping me make six figures for the first time. It's not for the faint of heart, but I visited 30 states this year.

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Rachel Harris and Fado.
Rachel Harris and her dog, Fado.

Courtesy of Rachel Harris.

A Tesla owner built a bed and make-shift kitchen for his Model X and lived in his electric car for a year, traveling to 49 states

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A Tesla owner said he lived out of his EV for a year.
A Tesla owner said he lived out of his EV for a year.

Courtesy of Sandro van Kuijck

I quit my sales job to live in my Toyota Camry. The simpler life has helped me find happiness.

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In May of 2022 Monica began traveling and living out of her 2017 Toyota Camry full-time.
Monica Maragos began living out of her 2017 Toyota Camry and traveling full-time.

Monica Maragos

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