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 ...

Over the past decade, camper vans and the van life culture have transitioned from a niche lifestyle choice to a mainstream movement capturing the imagination of adventurers, minimalists, and digital ...

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 ...