Social media influencers give van life a somewhat misleading image. Their profiles make it look dreamy, full of attractive-looking people hanging out worry-free in picture-perfect locations nonstop.

The concept of van life has intriqued me for years. I've interviewed dozens of nomads who encouraged others to try van life with shorter trips. I did just that. After two weeks in a van, I still dream ...

Over the past decade, camper vans and the van life culture have transitioned from a niche lifestyle choice to a mainstream movement capturing the imagination of adventurers, minimalists, and digital ...

In recent years, the van life movement has gained significant traction, capturing the imagination of adventurers and minimalists alike. This lifestyle, characterized by living in a converted van and ...

Van life has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. It's been glorified with influencers giving us tours of their vans, walkarounds of their minibusses, and how-tos on building the best ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe Sills is a writer and photographer focusing on travel. It’s early autumn in the Eastern Sierras and the aspen groves of ...