These Incredible Couples Will Show You What #Vanlife Really Looks Like

Couples who live a, pretty much nomadic life, travelling and staying in a van can tell you so much about how the world should be seen in retrospect to how you’re used to seeing it on a daily basis. It also pretty much sums up how your relationships can be given that you both live every single day of your life in a cramped car.

Living in such a way may actually allow you to fulfill your craziest dreams seeing that you have everything simplified. The stories of these eight couples who traveled the world over in their vans have taught us that you don’t need so much to find happiness.

1 Victor & Eva from Barcelona

Inspiring Victor and Eva left Barcelona to work in San Francisco because they wanted to leave their comfort zones and do something different. They moved into their Dodge Ram in 2003 which they bought from a carpet cleaner. Upon restoration of the van, the couple ventured off to discover the West Coast. Victor works remotely as a software developer and Eva is an artist, using the nature as her inspiration.

Yay! Swell finally got here and we camped down in San Pedrito, Todos Santos for some days of surfing. 🌴🌊

A post shared by Foreign Natives (@foreign__natives) on Mar 2, 2016 at 1:36pm PST

The guys from @go_van_com posted an interview from our #vanlife experience. We are really happy to share it with you. Link on our bio to learn more about it. . . #homeiswhereyouparkit #ontheroad #roadtrip #nomad #campervan #adventuremobile #polerstuff #freedomvessel #getoutandcamp #campeasy #vanlifediaries #tinyhousemovement #slowwideturns #camperlife #campvibes #campingcollective #roaradventures #homeiswhereyoupitchit #projectvanlife #vanlifeexplorers #funontheroad #eldoradoexperience #vanlifers #vanlifeexplorers #surfing

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2 Mitch and Cleo from Sydney

Sydney photographer Mitch Cox and girlfriend Cleo are living their lifelong dream in their very own self-made van. Cleo is working on her bikini brand, Covered by Cleo, as they both capture the perfect sunsets while living the van life.

This afternoon's view 👌🏻

A post shared by Mitch Cox (@mitch.cox) on Mar 17, 2016 at 12:15am PDT

The new sliding window makes for a perfect way to watch sunset 👌🏽🚐🌅 // Photo by @mitch.cox 📷

A post shared by Cleo Codrington (@cleocohen) on Mar 18, 2016 at 12:34am PDT

3 Greg and Michelle from New York

Greg Mills and his girlfriend Michelle, left Long Island to travel in an Arabella, a 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon. The photos they took together are so awesome, they will be displayed in an art gallery in New York City. They will also launch a book once they’re back in their hometown.

We could all use just a few more days like this in our lives : Good food, good people, and good vibes. #busbbq

A post shared by Greg (@greg.mills) on Mar 14, 2016 at 5:38pm PDT

Night life.

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4 Adam and Emily from California

Adam, Emily, Coco and Sierra are a family of four who made a 12-month van life experiment sometime back and after three years, they are still traveling. The kids are road schooled and their travels have brought them all over South America!

Thanks @goalzero for making great gear that keeps our lights on, and the tunes pumping way out here! #getoutstayout

A post shared by Our Open Road (@ouropenroad) on Mar 13, 2016 at 7:51pm PDT

When asked what her favorite color is, Colette always replies "rainbow!" So when we went for a hike in the Quebrada de Cafayate, she was in 5 year old heaven! #magicmothernature #Argentina

A post shared by Our Open Road (@ouropenroad) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:08am PST

5 Johnny and Jess from Byron Bay

Living the nomadic life for 13 years (and counting), this power couple is into surfing, books, films and music. They explore the country when Johnny’s band, Dusty Boots, isn’t on tour.

@hereuntilthere relaxing after a day of exploring. We love all the photos we get sent of your adventures! #roaradventure or email [email protected] to share you adventure stories!

A post shared by ROAR ADVENTURE (@rebelonarainbow) on Mar 13, 2016 at 1:15pm PDT

Our Vanlife 'rent free 12 month experiment' is up! It has its challenges for sure but we can't go back to normal living now. We are heading to New Zealand for a couple of months adventuring then back in the van exploring more of our beautiful country in 2016. Thank you to all our friends and family that have given us a bed for a few nights here and there, a shower, allowed us to use your washing machine or Internet. We are blessed that you are supporting us in this lifestyle choice that has allowed us to follow our passions of music, hiking, surfing, sharing creative communities/individuals and ideas along the way. Hopefully catch some of you down the road soon ✌🏼️🌈

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6 Dillon and Tessa from Alaska

Natives of Alaska, USA, Dillon and Tessa both share a passion for getting lost in the wild. These two have had quite an incredible trip and are planning to go to Ushuaia before heading back home to Arkansas.

People often ask us how we afford a trip like this. We don't have rich parents nor are we making an income on the road. We worked really hard to save as much as we could before we left and we live for less than we did back home. We eat lots of ramen and drink cheap wine. Luckily in Argentina lamb and delicious wine are only a few dollars more per meal than the usual bus staples, and camping is free!

A post shared by The Bus And Us (@thebusandus) on Mar 14, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT

Trying our best to hide from the wind and take in the austral stars.

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7 James and Rachel from Florida

For four years now, couple James and Rachel have been full time nomads, living in their yellow van, Sunshine. They make money out of video production and harvesting fruits. They have also visited 50 states, and have captured the beauty of National parks and monuments which people have come to love.

Happiness isn't about living in a van or traveling. – Everyone must follow their own path to joy. – We want to share our story not to inspire you to live in a van, but to encourage you, simply and forcefully, to Live. – You can be a farmer, or a lawyer, or a father, or a knitter. Any of those are worthy and wonderful dreams to pursue. – There are so many gorgeous ways to live. – Find your path, and set off running down it. You won't know where it leads, but if it's the right one, you'll know because you'll be so damn aligned with the universe you won't be able to help but shout and share your pure joy.

A post shared by Kit + J.R. + Sunshine (@idletheorybus) on Mar 5, 2016 at 9:57am PST

Cooking with whole, nutrient dense foods is a daily ritual for us. – On our two burner Coleman stove, I chop, braise, and lovingly assemble three healthy, nourishing meals every day. – There is something grounding about preparing your own meals from scratch. Simmering onions and chopping potatoes is therapy, a deep and vital connection to the source of our life force.

A post shared by Kit + J.R. + Sunshine (@idletheorybus) on Feb 29, 2016 at 7:25pm PST

8 Mat and Danielle from Ottawa

Dreaming of a simpler life, Mat and Danielle sold all of their assets, bought an Econoline and started traveling. They focus on minimalism, positive thinking and healthy living. They also live off on an annual budget of $18,000 for the both of them.

Our @mindbodygreen blog post went live this morning! Link in bio if you want to check it out. Kind of funny how many people on FB worry about the toilet issue (don't worry, we're pooping haha)! 😜#exploringalternatives #nomad #nomads #nomadlife #blogger #newwriter #stoked #vanlife #minimalism #vaninterior #tinyhouse #offgrid #digitalnomad #tinyhome #simpleliving #minimalists

A post shared by Exploring Alternatives (@exploringalternatives) on Jul 23, 2015 at 10:51am PDT

It seems like forever ago that we were in Banff but it's only been a month since we rushed home to see @amorytango and @rbenderstudio tie the knot 💘 We're having a blast catching up with everyone after 9 months away and it feels really good to be "home," but we're already itching for another adventure! #staytuned #wanderlust #longtermtravel #nomads #digitalnomads #traveladdicts #banff #morainelake #explorebc #happycouple #lovebirds #minimalists #vandwellers #vanlife #exploringalternatives

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9 Corey and Emily from New England

They live in their Boscha, a white Vanagon, for over 3 years now. Corey and Emily were among the first van dwellers to share their life on the road. They’ve been traveling across US with their dog Penny Rose and live off gigs being mountain bike guides to designing websites.

As modern nomads we move to follow the sun, surf and snow. Winter was nice but damn does this feel good. @bingsurfboards

A post shared by Emily + Corey + Penny + Bella (@wheresmyofficenow) on Mar 16, 2016 at 2:23pm PDT

The road beckons us, whispering of unimaginable beauty that takes letting go of comfort to see. Yet, we don't need to be on the road to awaken to beauty. The open road is symbolic of an open mind and heart, qualities that can be cultivated anytime, anywhere. Sometimes, all it takes is a deep conscious breath to remember the infinite possibilities right here and now. The universe of beauty is within.

A post shared by Emily + Corey + Penny + Bella (@wheresmyofficenow) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:51am PST

Majority of people say that if you truly want to know your partner, you have to travel with them. Living the van life is one sure way of finding out if your significant other is a keeper.