Van Life for Dummies - by Sebastian Santabarbara (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer

Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking. This book makes the transition easy, helping you decide what parts of rooted life you need to take with you and what to leave behind.

• Follow the call of the open road and get started living in your van or camper
• Choose and customize a vehicle that meets your needs
• Get answers to the very important question: "where do I use the bathroom?"
• Build or carry on a career while travelling

Why enjoy life only on your vacation days? Take to the road and enjoy a simplified way of living. Van Life For Dummies demystifies the process and initiates you into the vibrant community of van lifers. Your adventure awaits!

From the Back Cover

Build a van worth calling "home"

Van life has thousands of folks giving in to wanderlust and taking to the highway. If you're curious about life on the road, this book will clear up your questions and inspire you to try this popular alternative lifestyle. Written by a veteran van lifer, you'll find the answers to the big questions about van life here. Is van life for you? Full- or part-time? How do you choose and customize your vehicle? Can you work remotely? And, perhaps most important, where do you use the bathroom? Plus, countless cost-saving, fun-enhancing, and downright exciting tips to make your life a van life.

Inside...

• Building a camper van from scratch
• Determining if van life is right for you
• Transitioning to remote work
• Downsizing and simplifying
• Deciding where to travel next
• Preparing for your adventures

About the Author

Seb Santabarbara is a writer and alternative living enthusiast. Seb established himself as a van life expert by living in a self-converted camper while helping others reach their alternative living goals as head of written content for an online van life media brand that reached five million readers. Keep up with Seb at sebsantabarbara.com.