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Detailed guides on preparing for vanlife and embarking on your journey, as well as practical tips for living life on the road.

32 Ways Vanlifers Can Make Money on the Road
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32 Ways Vanlifers Can Make Money on the Road

ByKaya Lindsay May 11, 2021July 12, 2022

How do you make money on the road while living vanlife? We’ve put together a list of great options focused on non-digital nomad jobs.

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Best Vanlife Pee Jars for Quick Relief on the Road
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Best Vanlife Pee Jars for Quick Relief on the Road

ByKaya Lindsay May 4, 2021July 12, 2022

When you live in a van, it’s important to select the right container for your urine. Read on for advice on picking the perfect the pee jar for vanlife.

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The Best 12 Volt Portable Refrigerators for Vanlife, Camping, or RVing
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The Best 12 Volt Portable Refrigerators for Vanlife, Camping, or RVing

ByJohn Serbell April 23, 2021July 12, 2022

There are tons of 12 volt refrigerators out there, but are they any good? Discover the best 12 volt refrigerators for your vanlife, camping, or RV adventure.

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Identifying and Handling Mental Hardships on the Road
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Identifying and Handling Mental Hardships on the Road

ByJayme Serbell April 30, 2020July 12, 2022

As awesome as van life is, it comes with mental hardships that aren’t often shared on social media. Here’s how to avoid burnout on the road.

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Vanlife and Mental Health: How Vanlife Increased My Anxiety
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Vanlife and Mental Health: How Vanlife Increased My Anxiety

ByKaya Lindsay April 24, 2020July 12, 2022

Vanlife can set you free in so many ways. But there are real mental health consequences to moving all the time without a reliable place to sleep.

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Our Adventure Becoming South Dakota Residents
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Our Adventure Becoming South Dakota Residents

ByJohn Serbell February 25, 2019July 12, 2022

How do nomads navigate society without a permanent address? In this post, follow along as we adventure to nomad-friendly South Dakota to become legal residents!

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Domicile for Nomads: Establishing a Legal Residence on the Road
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Domicile for Nomads: Establishing a Legal Residence on the Road

ByJohn Serbell February 21, 2019July 12, 2022

How do you get a permanent address as a vanlifer, RVer, or nomad? We go over the options for setting up a legal address even when you travel full time.

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Mail and Packages on the Road: A Guide for Vanlife Nomads
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Mail and Packages on the Road: A Guide for Vanlife Nomads

ByJohn Serbell February 18, 2019July 12, 2022

How do you get mail and packages without a fixed address? In this post we go over all the ins and outs of getting your mail on the road as a vanlifer. Read on!

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Vanlifer’s Guide to Sleeping, Camping, and Overnight Parking
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Vanlifer’s Guide to Sleeping, Camping, and Overnight Parking

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell September 4, 2018July 12, 2022

When you live in a van, where do you sleep at night? In this post, we go over all the options for sleeping, camping, and overnight parking in your van.

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How to Sell Everything You Own to Travel in a Van
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How to Sell Everything You Own to Travel in a Van

ByJayme Serbell August 20, 2018July 12, 2022

Want to live vanlife? Downsizing your stuff is the first step. We made over $10,000 selling our belongings to live in a van. Here’s how you can do it to!

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9 Vanlife Hacks to Make the Most of Your Home on Wheels
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9 Vanlife Hacks to Make the Most of Your Home on Wheels

ByJayme Serbell August 12, 2018July 12, 2022

Looking for ways to make your rolling home more efficient? Check out our list of some of our favorite vanlife hacks to help you maximize your space!

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Waste-Free Vanlife: 13 Tips for Ditching Single-Use Disposable Items
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Waste-Free Vanlife: 13 Tips for Ditching Single-Use Disposable Items

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell July 3, 2018July 12, 2022

Our single-use, throwaway culture is completely insane, but you don’t have to buy into it. Check out our favorite tips for living a waste free vanlife!

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Vanlife with Dogs: Tips, Challenges, and Fun on the Road
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Vanlife with Dogs: Tips, Challenges, and Fun on the Road

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell December 11, 2017July 12, 2022

Vanlife with a dog is awesome, but there are also tradeoffs and challenges. Read on for our tips, FAQs, and experiences living in a van with our two dogs.

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17 Top Gifts for Vanlifers this Holiday Season
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17 Top Gifts for Vanlifers this Holiday Season

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell November 27, 2017July 12, 2022

Wondering what to get the nomad in your life this holiday? Well, wonder no further! Check out our list of the top gifts that any vanlifer will enjoy!

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Vanlife with a Partner: 8 Tips for a Successful Relationship
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Vanlife with a Partner: 8 Tips for a Successful Relationship

ByJayme Serbell November 20, 2017July 20, 2022

It’s awesome sharing life on the road with a partner, but there can be some challenges. Read on for our tips on growing a successful relationship in a van.

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United We Van and the Ultimate Vanlife Cookbook
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United We Van and the Ultimate Vanlife Cookbook

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell October 23, 2017July 12, 2022

Introducing The United We Van Cookbook, collaboration of the nomad community. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Nature Conservancy.

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How to Find Internet While Living on the Road
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How to Find Internet While Living on the Road

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell August 24, 2017July 12, 2022

Finding internet can be one of the biggest challenges of vanlife, especially if you work online. Read on to see how we find reliable internet on the road!

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What Does Vanlife Mean to Us? A Vibrant Community of Inspiration
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What Does Vanlife Mean to Us? A Vibrant Community of Inspiration

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell June 12, 2017July 12, 2022

What’s the meaning of vanlife? For us, it’s a vibrant community of nomads that inspires us to keep going. Here’s why that’s important.

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How We Decided to Sell Everything and Live in a Van
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How We Decided to Sell Everything and Live in a Van

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell October 24, 2016July 12, 2022

We went from being a young married couple living in the suburbs to selling everything we own and living in a van. Here’s how we made the decision to do it.

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