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The Heat Doesn’t Let You Forget
It's already over a 100 degrees in the Sonoran Desert and it's only April.
Apr 10
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The First Night I Realized Van Life Wasn't What I Expected
It was over 100 degrees at midnight, the first night I slept in my van in Phoenix!
Apr 8
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Apr 8
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Is Van Life Cheaper Than Renting? The Numbers Tell the Story
Van life may not work for you, but that's okay. You may have an affordable house to live in and that's a good thing.
Apr 7
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Van Life for Teachers, Writers, and Remote Workers: Is it Really Possible?
The rent is too high, the salaries are too low, and some of us are done pretending otherwise.
Apr 5
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March 2026
No Fixed Address: The Rise of Women Living Alone in Vans
More solo women are choosing van life — not for adventure, but for survival.
Mar 24
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The Gray Wave: Seniors Living on Four Wheels
Seniors are living in RV parks to avoid unaffordable rent.
Mar 16
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Finding Peaceful Moments in the Pine Trees of East Texas
The solitude of nature among tall pine trees is breathtaking.
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The Unbelieveable Price of Rent: A Sobering Look at the 2026 Crisis for Seniors.
The staggering cost of rent.
Mar 5
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February 2026
Alan and Ruth Howard's Nomad Life
Alan and Ruth Howard didn't set out to become experts in making do.
Feb 21
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Carol Seymour
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Finding Peace in a Milwaukee Minivan
At sixty years old, I never imagined my retirement plan would involve window shades cut from reflective insulation and a address that changes every…
Feb 19
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New Orleans is Home to 65-year-old Eva and 4-year-old Pip
I was born and raised here in New Orleans and I've lived here my whole life, but never thought I'd end up homeless on the streets.
Feb 16
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