Kallie, Dylan, and Lincoln Bergamaschi take family vacations seriously: the trio is currently living the dream traveling in a converted bus, nicknamed Nelly, across Australia. And when they’re not surfing or taking in beachside views, they work to save up for another stint on the road, and then do it all over again. See where…
Late one rainy night in southern California, cell phones buzzed across the campground, all receiving the same message. Within a few minutes, people headed out into the dark, chilly downpour. One of their neighbors had a leak in their rig. The community began to rush toward the rig with tools, tarps, and ladders all in…
Camping can be a challenging endeavor these days, especially considering all the modern amenities we are accustomed to having. From daily hot showers to a continuous flow of electricity and WiFi — not to mention comfortable beds with clean linens — life at home can be pretty carefree. Even so, the lure of the outdoors…
Cole Zuver spends his weekends in his trusty steed, a classic 1972 Volkswagen bus named Sunny, photographing some of the most scenic places along the West Coast. He chases sunrises and sunsets, and often brings his two daughters and husky along for the ride. Follow along for some serious travel inspiration @colezuver. Where are you…
It was the best of times, it was the better of times. One was a 2013 Mercedes Sprinter van, the other a 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Weekender. Perhaps dreamt up in a moment of foolishness, yet purchased in a moment of belief that adventure and family togetherness would be had. They have everything ahead of them,…
Sean and his two daughters—Paige, 11, and Quinn, 8—spend weekends on the road in their Sprinter van named Moohah. The girls designed the van, filling it with vibrant patterns, and even started their own company called Moohah Creatives where they sell products like colorful blankets and magnetic window covers for fellow vanlifers. See where these…
During our phone call, Meagan Carr is pacing up and down a driveway on her cousin’s land in rural Texas. The signal is spotty, but if she stands in just the right place, her words come through clearly, revealing her bubbly and candid personality. “Trees and grass,” she says, describing her surroundings. “And the temperature…
Living and traveling via van with a kiddo isn’t always easy, but Susannah and Mikey De’Angelo know that it’s worth it. Harrison, their two-year-old son, is the third member of their family—and the couple has adorably nicknamed their trio the “full time dream team.” Harrison’s age hasn’t been a barrier to their travel, although it…
Naturalist and preservationist John Muir once said, “One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.” Shyanne Hathaway and her husband, Scott, have taken that sentiment to heart, taking their three kids—and their school—outside of the classroom and finding real-life lessons on the road. For the Hathaways, this is their life. Coupled…
Ten years ago, Triann Benson heard the words no one wants to hear: cancer and terminal. Doctors estimated she had about three months left before cancer robbed her from her family. Together with her husband, Eric, and their young children, Emily and Daniel, the Benson family grieved for all the future plans and dreams that…
