Exploring Freedom - A Van Life Blog
Traveling by vehicle is a fantastic way to explore the world and discover new places. There’s nothing better than open roads and the freedom to travel at your own pace. Whether you are going on a weekend getaway or a cross-country road trip, memories on the road can last for a lifetime.
Now that you’ve decided to experience the joys of traveling by vehicle, one of the major decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to purchase a campervan or an RV for your trip.
Whether you’re already an avid traveler or you’re just starting out, you obviously have a passion for getting out there and seeing what else this world has to offer. There’s something so thrilling and terrifying about traveling to a completely new place. You don’t know how it will be or what you’ll find but you’re doing it anyway and you’re sure as hell going to find out.
As the #vanlife movement continues trending on social media, more and more people have decided to trade in their standard houses for a home on wheels.
While living in a van can offer you the freedom to travel the world, it also comes with its own set of unique challenges.
For me, one of the hardest parts of living in a van is finding places to sleep each night without waking up to a ticket on the windshield. I’ve even been kicked out of a parking spot at 1 am because I didn’t know that there was no overnight parking allowed!
Stories like these from myself and other van dwellers often raise the question to new travelers: is it legal to live in your van?
The idea of forging out on the road with your four-legged companion riding shotgun is so iconic and ubiquitous, it’s hard to say exactly
where it came from. Jack London may have something to do with it. Perhaps it speaks to our desire to reconnect with the world with a bit less human pessimism, or to have a teammate with whom to face the elements and the trials of the journey. But, chances are, this teammate is going to be relying on you a whole lot more than you will be on them. Let’s look at some impracticalities that come along with hitting the road with your dog.
Living in a campervan comes with ups and downs. Anyone who has owned any kind of vehicle knows how repairs and maintenance can cause headaches and be quite costly. It can be especially tricky if you’re living in the campervan and your bedroom, kitchen and living room along with all your personal belongings are stuck in the repair shop. That’s why is essential to prepare your campervan and yourself for any kind of unfortunate situation before taking off and make sure your campervan runs smoothly.
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The van life presents many risks to both yourself, your van and your property. As a resident of the open road, you must keep a wary eye on the condition of your vehicle, the safety of your property, and, most of all, yourself. If one aspect of your life is compromised in anyway, you risk falling into disarray at an alarming rate. Here are 20 ways to keep yourself safe and keep your tires forever on the road forward.
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Anyone who has lived in a van or thought about doing so will know that one of the biggest struggles is getting mail and packages delivered. Some people choose to live in a van to to explore the world without being tied down by rent, while others end up living in a van due to the circumstances of life. No matter your reasons, you should know the options to easily get your mail and packages despite your lack of a traditional address.
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In today’s modern society, most of us take clean, running water for granted. It is not until we find ourselves in a situation with a limited amount of water, that we actually stop and realize how much we are wasting away and begin to appreciate it more. Living in a van can certainly be a great practice for water management and self-discipline. You can always take some extra gallons of water and store your dirty dishes aside if you’re there for a few days, but we will share some tips for those of you living in a van and ways to save the precious amount of water that you can carry.
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The concept of van living has gained a large amount of popularity over the last few years. People are trading in their one-bedroom apartments for a life on the road in converted utility vehicles. It’s Jack Kerouac’s dream transplanted to the 21st century. There are many allures to the van life; the freedom of waking up wherever you like, the sights and experiences that lie just around the corner, and the money that you’ll save by being your own landlord. Well, unfortunately, while there are perks to this nomadic lifestyle, it is not always so simple, or comfortable. Let’s remove a couple Instagram filters and get down to the worst things about van life.
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