In this video/blog, we compare both lifestyles head-to-head: from freedom and fuel costs to comfort, space, maintenance, and community. Van life offers stealth, minimalism, and flexibility ...

Van life isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifestyle of freedom, adventure, and connection with the open road and nature. Whether you’re renting a camper van for a road trip or planning to build ...

Even before van life, I planned a lot of my activities around her, and I do the same thing now. We go to state parks and public land, often in places that are super dog-friendly, like Colorado.

Buying a used van right now will likely cost even more than a new one. “One, two, three-year-old vans are selling for what they were new or up to $15,000 more than new,” Cole Frankman said.

According to psychologists, van life can deepen one's connection with the land and reduce stress. But there are also challenges such as social isolation and privacy concerns.

After van-life YouTuber Gabby Petito was found dead, those in the community are quick to note that the lifestyle isn't all it's Instagrammed to be, and that a dangerous underbelly lurks beneath.