Category: Van Living
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What’s Next? A Bus Named LuLu Update
Happy Spring, everyone! I’m super thankful that the warmer weather (and more importantly, longer days) are here. Unfortunately, due to the mild winter we are in full drought mode, so hopefully we’ll get a wet spring. With having about a month of my website down, I figured it would be good to give an update…
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An App to Change the Way VW’s Travel
I cannot contain how excited I am with the app I’m about to share with you. I just learned about it and I want every single person who drives a Volkswagen bus to know about it! It’s the VanAlert app and I think it is a really innovative way to connect with Kombi owners on…
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Van Life Inspo for Your Next Build
I have combed through van after van to find some of the most inspiring design choices for my current build, my next build, and your next build! There are a ton of things to consider when you’re planning your van build, but some things really just make sense. Here are a few really enchanting ideas…
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New Year, New Projects, BIG News
We made it to 2026 everyone! May this year be the best one yet and may you experience hope, joy, and adventure! As for me, I have a big announcement to make! February 14 will mark 4 years since I bought LuLu and it’s been a crazy adventure. I’m hoping that with the advent of…
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Its Your Journey – YOU Make the Rules!
Repeat after me: I am not required to be a cookie-cutter version of anyone or anything. That’s right. Living nomadically, living out of a non-traditional home – you’re not required to do it a certain way. There is no “right,” only “right for you.” Perhaps you find yourself here saying “Michelle, what do you mean…
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Friendship and Vanlife: How to Handle Growing Apart
Making the choice to live nomadically comes with all sorts of changes. The hardest part isn’t the build, or changing careers, or honestly even moving out of your house. The hardest part about living nomadically, hands down? Leaving friends and family. I’ve grown a lot since I set out on this journey. My decision was…
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Inclusivity and Honoring Diversity in Van Life
Happy Wednesday! This week I want to talk about something that is super important: inclusivity. Van life is for everyone and its all of our jobs to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. I’ll be speaking from my own perspective, which I’ll admit, is a bit muddled but I hope that you will share…
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Downsizing: Tips and Tricks
It’s been 2 years almost to the day since I packed up my things and really made my first big effort in downsizing. Its an important – and sometimes difficult – part of moving into a small space like a van. Here’s an introduction to what I’ve learned as well as some things that have…
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Testing the Waters
This week’s blog is a follow-up to last weeks blog Part-time Van Life: What is it? so if you haven’t read it, I suggest you read it here. It’s short, but it’ll give you a little perspective. When I decided to buy LuLu, I was all in. I planned every part of my transition, from…
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Part-time Van Life: What is it?
When I bought LuLu and started this wild adventure, my goal was to live in my van full time. That’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But that’s not the only way to enjoy van life, so I present to you: part-time van life. Living in a van part time is a great…