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Preparing for Van Life Full-Time: Downsizing, Hustling, and Chasing Freedom

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 Follow the Traveling Willoughbys as we prepare for full-time van life. From downsizing our possessions to building income streams on the road, here’s how we're turning our van life dreams into reality. Introduction Living on the road has been our dream for a long time — the freedom, the adventure, and the ability to live life on our own terms. But van life isn’t just about hitting the road with a full tank and a playlist. There’s a ton of preparation behind the scenes that rarely makes it into the Instagram reels. In this blog post, we’re diving into how we’re actively preparing for full-time van life — from downsizing our possessions to building sustainable income, and everything in between. Whether you’re just dreaming about the nomadic lifestyle or actively planning your own journey, we hope our story gives you inspiration, practical advice, and a real look at what it takes to make this lifestyle work. Step Two: Building Remote Income Streams for Life on the Road Van life re...

One Step Closer: Downsizing, Dreaming, and Doing the Work

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 Hey everyone! It’s been a minute since our last update but trust us — we haven’t stopped moving forward. Every week we’re putting pieces together for our van life dream, and the closer we get, the more real it starts to feel. Lately, we’ve been focusing on downsizing , not just our stuff but our mindset. It’s wild how much we hang on to out of habit — clothes we never wear, tools we forgot we owned, and things that just don’t serve where we’re going. Every donation box feels like a small step toward freedom. We’ve also been researching vans, layout ideas, and what it’s really going to take to live this lifestyle full-time. There’s a lot more to it than Instagram shows (who knew composting toilets could be such a rabbit hole?), but it’s been fun learning together. Money-wise, we’re still working on income ideas that we can take on the road. Flipping, detailing, blogging, and even launching products — the hustle is real, but we believe in what we’re building. Right now, it’s al...