Technology
What it’s like to live in a converted van: photos
Damian Dovarganes/AP
Living out of a van can be a lonely, cramped existence — yet some people are choosing it over life in a standard home. As real estate becomes more expensive in cities like New York and San Francisco, young tech workers, retirees, and even families are turning to converted vans as a way to save on rent.
The phenomenon has taken off across a number of social channels. It’s now easy to find glamorous shots of van living on Instagram or idealistic blog posts touting a mobile lifestyle.
Though van dwelling may be a viable option for some, the reality is far less seductive than it’s made out to be. Many photos of converted vans show little room for anything other than a bed and a few storage bins. Vehicles that have been lived in for a while are often a cluttered mess, packed with stray belongings and portable fans.
Check out what van living is really like for the urbanites who dare to tackle life on the road — and the many who rely on vans as an affordable housing option.
-
Entertainment7 days ago
Election 2024: The truth about voting machine security
-
Entertainment6 days ago
Teen AI companion: How to keep your child safe
-
Entertainment6 days ago
‘Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ review: A delightful romp with an anti-AI streak
-
Entertainment5 days ago
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ review: BioWare made a good game again
-
Entertainment5 days ago
Polling 101: Weighting, probability panels, recall votes, and reaching people by mail
-
Entertainment4 days ago
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 ending explained: Who killed Sazz and why?
-
Entertainment4 days ago
5 Dyson Supersonic dupes worth the hype in 2024
-
Entertainment3 days ago
When will we have 2024 election results online?