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The concept of living in a van has existed as long as vans themselves. You could even argue the lifestyle precedes the automotive industry altogether, if you include the early pioneers who traveled and lived out of covered wagons.
The lifestyles were relatively similar, but you?d have to admit that modern day van-living has become much more comfortable thanks to rubber tires, shock absorbers, and simple comforts like fully functional heat and A/C.
Who could forget Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live as ?Matt Foley,? a depressing motivational speaker who was always quick to remind others that he was ?living in a van down by the river!? Needless to say, this type of off-the-grid living has often been seen as a sign of poverty ? a life left for the broke, beaten, and even the shady characters of the world. But like so many things, that?s changing in a big way. In a world where miniature houses are the new height of trendy living, and even fishing for food out of the dumpster is considered elegant in some circles, living in vans is the latest craze among millennials.
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Modern Day Nomads
A key difference with this contemporary wave of nomads is how the choice is not guided by poverty, and poverty is not a necessity of the lifestyle. With the ubiquity of the internet, it?s easier than ever to telecommute and work from home, even if that ?home? is two tons of steel rolling down the open road. Even eschewing ful...