Lives in a Van

David Thorsrud sold everything and embarked on a permanent road trip around the United States, in search of a more authentic life.

#2Jerry Haymaker » December 20th, 2008 at 4:52 pm:

I live in my van and get by but would prefer more world travel. I consider myself a minimalist. I use the least resources anywhere I go to make the most of my earnings. I visit interesting places on my way and see more of the country and world than most people. I just need an easier way to make money and was thinking of giving lectures on travel and other countries cultures at colleges and other venues.
Have fun and learn a lot traveling.

#3margo sturts » January 10th, 2009 at 5:04 am:

Wow, I read your article in Mens Journal last monday, I am a 50 yr old woman with grown children who have their own lives now, I am single and you have inspired me to sell everything and set of on my own journey. Thanks, just let me now just one downfall, ha! Take care and be safe, Margo

#4timothy » March 12th, 2011 at 4:16 am:

I started a vanabode trip 3 years ago and I’m still on it.

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Sprouts en Route
Kristin Spencer and her husband are on a mission, one dictated by a ‘higher power’. Wherever they go – so go the ‘sprouts’ (aka their 2 young children). In fact, they are missionaries who’s serves having them traveling the world and it’s a family endeavor. Enjoy the entries of their adventures and the tips on how to make to make it all work.

It’s on the Meter
A 19 year old London black cab, 3 friends, the British Red Cross and the Guinness Book of World Records -what do they all have in common? Normally nothing. But, in this instance – everything. Three friends decided to drive a London black cab from – you guessed it, London to Sydney, Australia – raising money for the British Red Cross and breaking the Guinness Word Record for the longest taxi ride. They broke the record and haven’t even reached Sydney yet.

Girl, Guy, Globe
Life was nice and easy in the US for Rachael and Josh. Then, Josh’s employers gave him the opportunity to work abroad – in Dakar, Senegal to be exact. Rachael being a freelance writer/photographer made the decision to move that much easier. So, they packed up their belongings, including two dogs and headed off to Africa, where they will reside for the next couple of years.

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