Category: Van Life
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How to Buy a Van to Live In
It’s time to move into the van!! I have bought three vans to convert now, and I am only 22 years old. The first was the worst, second was okay, and the third has been my best purchase so far. I have finally figured out the hidden flaws to look for on the body and… Read more
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Free Things To Do in Boston
Boston is one of the coolest cities on the east coast. With the rich history of early America to the amazing cannolis, this is a great city to be in. The downtown area is super walkable or even try to take the T train into town. I have complied some free things to do in… Read more
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5 Free Activities To Do in Indianapolis
So you’re in the middle of Indiana and don’t know what to do. Indianapolis is a beautiful city filled with awesome places to walk around and look at the beautiful architecture. Here are some cool things I found while visiting. 1.Monument Circle Monument Circle is downtown Indianapolis with games, food trucks, and this beautiful monument… Read more
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Best Place to Park a Van- Day and Night
Living in your vehicle is tough enough and sometimes its hard to know where to put it. Let me run you through the best apps, secrets, and recommendations I have found as a van lifer. Download Apps The best apps to have for finding parking are There are many apps out there, but these are… Read more
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Hiking the Narrows- What you need as a non-hiker
I am from the Midwest and decided to hike the Narrows in Utah. I do not have much hiking experience under my belt and little to no equipment. The Narrows is a breathtaking hike through a canyon 20-30 feet wide and 2000ft deep. You don’t need much gear to get through this hike, but let… Read more
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Sustainable Market in Chicago- The Trashy Market
Stop by the Trashy Market in Wrigley Ville and other locations this summer or a holiday weekend. This sustainable market takes your trash and turns it into art. Honestly, it is the best form of recycling because these items are needed. You can find local makers at booths ranging from jewelry to kitchen wear, all… Read more
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How to Insulate a Van
I tried two ways at the same time. I don’t think I insulated my van build properly, but it is very insulated. How to Insulate So there’s a couple ways you could do this I opted for the pink insulation and spray foam combo. I sprayed the entire van with insulation and assumed it would… Read more
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Van Cooking Plan
Okay so I have like no kitchen in this thing. My kitchen consists of a one burner butane stove, a 5 liter tub of water, a small table, and a bucket of pantry items. I have no fridge or oven so let me tell you my plan. Cooking on the Stove So I love warm… Read more
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Van Build in a Week
Okay so this is just a quick overview of what needs to be done to get on the road fast. I am be no means an expert, except I do sometimes think I know everything. Anyways, I could not find a guide to building a van so here is what I learned. I wanted to… Read more