From Fortune:

Brenna and Jason Dragos sells everything to live in a van for 2 years, planning to travel from Alaska to Argentina, documenting their journey on social media. The “van life” trend has picked up steam due to remote work and affordable adventures during the pandemic. Gas prices and social isolation, however, are challenges to the lifestyle.

The Dragos’ plan to record their 8,000-mile journey and document it on social media, encountering the challenges of high gas prices and social isolation. The “van life” trend has picked up steam due to remote work and affordable adventures during the pandemic, racking up 19.8 million views on TikTok.

The nomadic lifestyle taps into enthusiasts’ desire to live on their own terms, exploring the country at their own pace. Living day-to-day, however, can be exhausting, raising the true challenges of the lifestyle. The Dragoses’ decision to sell virtually all of their belongings to live life on the road is rare among “van life” enthusiasts.



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