Van life still looks irresistible in 2026, with social feeds full of sunsets, freedom, and open roads. But many people who tried it and quit say the real problem was not the van itself — it was the ...

In a world where the pace of life is getting faster with each passing day, more and more people are looking to slow things down by living in tiny homes on wheels. However, cost is the most significant ...

Editor’s note: Call them passions. Call them obsessions. These are the unique things CNN staffers can’t imagine our lives without. We share our raves and loves, whether it’s an object, place, ...

Last summer, I stepped outside my dew-covered tent in Bryce Canyon National Park after a night of tossing and turning. Before I could process the vibrant sunset, the first thought that crossed my mind ...

Even millionaires have an interest in living below their means.

Vans are becoming increasingly popular as more people recognize the practical benefits and versatility of their body style. Chinese automaker GAC has presented its vision for the future of this ...

Volkswagen has been busily adding small but impactful upgrades to its camper van lineup over the past couple months, ...

Fueled by the growing popularity of the van life movement and people's desire to escape the mundane and travel more, there has been a remarkable surge in the number of camper van outfitters. Dozens of ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brianna Walston, a content creator in Nevada who does van life full time. Before I could make the leap into van life, I'd spent six years dreaming ...