Scrolling through social media, you'd think van life is pure freedom. Perfectly staged sunset shots, picturesque mountain backdrops, endless adventure. The reality? It's far messier and more expensive ...

There are a lot of people interested in the concept of van life these days. People who are adventurous and people who are minimalists. Thrill seekers and wanderers. Backpackers and nomads. If you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe Sills is a writer and photographer focusing on travel. It’s early autumn in the Eastern Sierras and the aspen groves of ...