The idea of living a nomadic life, one where all your belongings travel with you as you roam from place to place, seems like a distant memory, but even in the midst of a pandemic it’s a growing trend. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking these modern-day adventurers are doing so in traditional RVs. This is van life.
While some are weekend wanderers, there is a rapidly growing segment of full-time campervan nomads who are giving up their permanent addresses to live and work wherever they want. They are transforming vans into tiny homes on wheels, equipped with beds, kitchens, sitting areas and even bathrooms.
“People want to travel,” said Roxy Dawson, who has been a full-time nomad with her husband, Ben, since 2017. “Vans are an adventurous way to do that. Once you move into a van, the world rolls open. The entire continent becomes your outdoor playground. The obstacles of…
