In two years of overland travel in our van bus, we have found some accessories that every travel needs!
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Okienomad’s Full Size School Bus Build: Removing Walls, Floor, and Ceiling
We remove all interior sheet metal and insulation inside Big Blue. We also remove the plywood floor that is damp and has caused rust.
We Bought a Bus…Again!
We bought another bus! Our plans are to chop the top to create a custom, poor-man’s, toy hauler to transport our 4×4 around.
Staying Connected and Working Remotely
During most of our travels around North America, we have worked online as our primary source of income. Our employment has required that we be connected 3-4 days per week during the heavy times of the year and 2-3 days during the slow weeks. This demand on our time has necessitated that we stay connected…
Your Next Adventure Should be the Overland Experience at Overland Expo
One of the best investments you can make in your traveling future is the training and education from an Overland Experience ticket at Overland Expo.
Beachgiving- Vanlife Thanksgiving on the Beach
Can you have a Thanksgiving feast in a van? Why yes you can! Read all about our feast of the beach!
Okienomad’s Holiday Gift Guide for the Vanner in Your Life
Read all about our favorite gear that we use while traveling in our short bus! Any item on this list makes a perfect gift for the vanlifer in your life.
A Case for Traveling with a Paper Map
What happens when your phone GPS stops working? Don’t be stuck, trust a paper map!
Gear Review: Helinox Chair One XL
We review the ultimate vanlife camp chair in the Helinox Chair One XL.
Gear Review: Sea to Summit X-Pot
We review our favorite piece of kitchen gear, our Sea To Summit X-Pot. Read our article for more about this piece of gear!