Van Life Guides, Budgets & Routes
When I first started researching van conversions, every article I found gave me numbers that seemed either impossibly low ("I built my van for $3,000!") or eye-wateringly high (professional builds starting at $80,000). The reality,…
Europe is probably the best continent in the world for van life. I know that sounds like a bold claim, but hear me out — you can drive from the Atlantic coast of Portugal to…
Working remotely from a van is more viable than it's ever been — better connectivity options, more widespread remote work culture, and a van life community that has figured out most of the problems you'll…
Finding free camping is one of the most valuable skills in van life — and the right apps make it dramatically easier. The community-powered databases have matured enormously over the last few years, and there…
Choosing the right van is the single most important decision in your van life journey. It affects your fuel costs every month, your build options, your maintenance bills, and how comfortable you feel on the…
The van conversion cost in 2026 ranges from $8,000 for a basic DIY build to $80,000+ for a professional conversion — but most people land somewhere in between, and knowing exactly where to spend and…
Van life in Europe in 2026 is one of the most rewarding ways to travel the continent — but it's very different from van life in the US. The distances are shorter, the scenery changes…
How much does van life cost per month in 2026? It's the most searched question in the van life community — and most answers are either too vague or too optimistic. This breakdown gives you…
