Last Updated: February 23, 2021
20 Best Van Life Bloggers
Van life is getting more and more popular every year, especially with the newest changes to so many different workplaces. If you’re thinking about selling everything you own to buy and convert a van so you can live your life on the road, you’re definitely in the right place!
Before you list your house and give away all your clothes, be sure to check out some of the best van life bloggers. They usually have tips for new nomads that can really make the transition easier for you, especially if you don’t know that much about life on the road.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration to decorate your van, need tips and hacks on making the most of your trips or just want to see what van life is all about, you’ll enjoy the best 20 van life bloggers below!
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Two Wandering Soles
Two Wandering Soles is a great blog if you’re just getting into the van life. They have guides on everything from designing the layout of your campervan to what type of insulation is best in vans. Katie and Ben’s blog is a great resource for everything related to van life, and their guides will get you started on your own campervan in no time!
Van Clan
Van Clan is easily one of the top van life blogs out there. They’ve been around since 2017, and they’ve built up a huge following in the last few years. The blog is filled with useful tips on stuff like how to decorate your van and what levelling blocks you should get. What sets this blog apart is ideas for unique camping places like an off-the-grid old bandit town in California.
Ruby on Wheels
Ruby on Wheels chronicles Jakob’s life on the road. Jakob is a German software engineer who works remotely and has the luxury of doing so while exploring the world in his camo van. The blog follows his travels through Europe, and I’m disappointed it doesn’t display a warning before you enter – Beware: Causes Wanderlust! It’s fun, adventurous, easy to read and features photos of some of the best campsites in Europe, so it’s perfect if you need ideas on where to go next!
One Chick Travels
One Chick Travels is one of the best and most well-rounded van life blogs out there. It’s run by Kaya Lindsay, an incredibly talented writer, photographer and filmmaker who lives in her van full-time. The blog is full of useful van life tips, conversion guides and just general posts about her travels. The photos are excellent, and all her posts are beautifully written
We’re The Russos
We’re The Russos is a USA-based van life travel blog, perfect for all nomads from the States who want suggestions where to go next. John and Kait Russo run the blog, and they’re an inspiration for all nomads – in 2015 they quit their jobs, sold their house and fully committed to the van life. They’ve camped across 20+ states and they do detailed reviews of all the campsites they visit, so you know exactly which ones are great and which you should avoid!
Divine on the Road
Divine on the Road follows Sidney’s life – a single woman on the road with her two wonderful dogs. Her blog is actually a great resource for pet owners who want to hit the road, since she’s sharing all her tips and tricks for van life with dogs. Sidney is currently on the road in the US, and her blog is full of advice for solo female travellers. From building your van to earning money while you’re on the road – her tips can really help you figure out whether or not van life is for you!
The Indie Projects
The Indie Projects follows Bee, Theo and Ginjey Bear as they travel across the world in their Mercedes Sprint van. Their blog is an excellent resource for pet owners who are either considering or already living in a van – Ginjey is a cat who spends most of her time on the road with her two humans! Theo and Bee have been doing van life for years now and they have great tips on everything from setting up WiFi in your van to making it as comfortable as possible for your cat.
Van Dog Traveller
Van Dog Traveller is another van life blog with photos so wonderful they’re make you want to sell everything you own and hit the road. Mike from Van Dog Traveller is currently living his dream of travelling all over Europe in a van he built on his own. He documents all the places he’s visited on his blog, and shares some great tips on converting a van and really making it your home.
Van Journey
Van Journey is one of the most inspiring van life blogs out there. It follows Kate and Martin with their two daughters, two dogs and a cat while they live on the road exploring Europe. If you’re wondering whether van life can work for families, these two are living proof that everything is possible if you just try hard enough!
From Rust to Roadtrip
From Rust to Roadtrip is one of the best blogs out there if you’re specifically looking for tips on van conversions. Ben and Lucy bought a van for £1000 and in 10 months of hard work they managed to transform it into a proper home on wheels. This blog has tips on everything related to van building from how to set up your kitchen to what you can do about rust and leaks. Plus, Ben and Lucy are actually photographers, meaning you’ll also see some gorgeous landscapes on this van life blog!
Nomads With a Purpose
Nomads with a Purpose is another family blog that proves you can live life on the road even with five kids. Sure, you’ll need a massive RV and a lot of patience, but once you take the plunge you will never look back. This blog is run by Robin (mom) and Gabi (daughter), and they cover everything from the best campsites in US national parks to guides on long distance hikes in Europe. This family also enjoys hiking, surfing and climbing and a lot of their van life adventures revolve around their favorite hobbies.
Wild Bonde
Wild Bonde is a van life blog run by Jess, an extraordinarily skilled photographer. If you just want to look at some amazing van life photos, you will definitely enjoy this blog. And you can get presets from him, to enhance your own van life photos! Jess also shares tips on various things relating to van life, from how you can camp anywhere for free to what you can do to get more followers on Insta!
Backpacking Like a Boss
Backpacking Like a Boss is the perfect van life blog for all digital nomads out there. This blog will help you transition from earning money while working at home to doing it while exploring the world in a campervan. The blog is run by Sabrina, who has been living in her van and travelling all over Europe (and the rest of the world) since she was only 20!
Always The Road
Always the Road is van life blog run by Pete and Taylor, two adventurers to whom the nomadic lifestyle comes naturally. Their blog is incredibly inspiring, and not just because of the awesome photos. Pete has Crohn’s disease, and yet he still manages to live his best life and enjoy it, day in and day out. If that doesn’t inspire you to do things your way, I don’t know what will!
Kombi Life
Kombi Life is an encyclopaedia of useful van life tips. The blog is run by Ben and Leah, who spend their lives on the road with their adorable dog Alaska. On this blog you will find wiring diagrams for van electrical system, tips on how to install solar showers and comprehensive lists of pros and cons of van life that are a must-read for everyone who’s thinking about taking the leap.
Gnomad Home
Gnomad Home is another blog with awesome tips for converting campervans. They have detailed guides on everything from how to sell all your stuff before you hit to road, to a step-by-step guide on insulating your van. This is also one of the few blogs that discusses the effects van life has on mental health, and those posts are definitely worth reading.
Bearfoot Theory
Bearfoot Theory is a great blog if you love reading about other people’s adventures in order to get some ideas on where to go next. The blog is focused on van life in the United States, and it’s run by Kristen who enjoys hiking, skiing, backpacking and pretty much just spending time in the great outdoors!
Parked In Paradise
Parked in Paradise is a blog that focus more on the general idea of life on the road and camping. They cover van life extensively, but they also cover RV living and camping in tents. If you’re looking for comprehensive DIY guides and conversion ideas, this is the best van life blog for you!
Otis And Us
Otis and Us is a family blog that focuses on camping with kids. Otis is the awesome campervan that takes this family of five on all sorts of adventures throughout the UK. If you need tips on making van life work with three children or just want some camping inspiration, it’s a great blog for you.
A Girl And Her Commander
A Girl And Her Commander is a van life blog with a heavy focus on the nomadic lifestyle. It’s filled with beautiful photos of exciting new places and witty stories of fun adventures. And it’s an inspiring blog, considering that the woman who runs it rebuilt her Dodge Commander with her own two hands, without ever travelling in a motorhome before!
About the Author Anna Timbrook
Anna is the co-owner of expert world travel and can't wait to share her travel experience with the world. With over 54 countries under her belt she has a lot to write about! Including those insane encounters with black bears in Canada.
