I read once that the only constant in the world in which we live is “change.” Nothing could be truer than the change we have all seen in living styles. This subject put so many options out there for anyone to experiment with any living style. All one has to do is take a look at this big majestic country around us and see beautiful country estates set among the farms and fields or cozy homes within the confines of a city or high-rise condominiums and apartments in skyscrapers. All of these have their benefits and yet with all these benefits, one may not have found what he’s looking for.
Living in a van gives us the ability to travel to places like this awesome boondocking location near Sedona, AZ
So, it is evident that what an individual chooses as their living style is a personal choice, even if he chooses to live in a van.
Van dwelling can get us to camp sites “down by the river” with views like this
Yes, the idea of a man with a van is fascinating, exciting, and yet for many it is not a viable idea. A man with a van is on the move, as carefree as a bird and the world around him changes when he wants it to. Though this lifestyle is not all fun, the very sound of it is quite captivating. Living in a van requires dedication and organizational skills that if used well, are full of benefits. I have heard comments from some that this lifestyle is “gross” and “icky” and for the homeless. I would then simply tell them that this lifestyle is obviously not for you.
Living in a van enables us to get to destinations like this boondocking site in Buena Vista, Colorado
Portability is the biggest benefit to a man with a van. He can roam around and still have all the comforts at home with him. A traveling mind blended with an adventure loving heart, will always want to opt for a mobile home. This lifestyle has been around for decades, but when the Covid Pandemic hit, recreational vehicles of all types and especially vans hit an all-time high in sales. Manufacturers could not keep up with the demand and are still backlogged with thousands of orders.
There is something inherently sensual about the idea of a man with a van.
Waking up to views like this in the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona makes it all that much sweeter
A view of the beach and ocean from the back door of my van
Often the bleak picture of this idea is portrayed through arguments like, it is not safe, not healthy, and not a progressive mode of living. When making an analysis, arguments like these need to be weighed along with the benefits like freestyle living, life experiences and the cost-effectiveness of this lifestyle. It is evident from understanding the reasons of such arguments that the man with the van is not just on his own but exists on social grounds too.
Sunsets in the Arizona desert are unmatched anywhere
The concept of social life takes new meanings for the man with a van since it is space constrained for hangouts and prolonged stays. But truth be told, a man in a van is quicker in connecting with family, old friends and making new friends along the way.
Camping for several days in a valley in Montana affords a van dweller with magnificent views such as this
The Grand Tetons in Wyoming can be breathtaking
A thundering waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is a beautiful thing
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