Social media influencers give van life a somewhat misleading image. Their profiles make it look dreamy, full of attractive-looking people hanging out worry-free in picture-perfect locations nonstop.

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In recent years, the van life movement has gained significant traction, capturing the imagination of adventurers and minimalists alike. This lifestyle, characterized by living in a converted van and ...