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Content Creation & Social Media Hacks with our Nomadic Instagram Wizard Amanda
In today's episode... join host Ayana as she chats with Amanda, a fellow nomad and the creative genius behind Tiny Home Tours' Instagram presence. Dive deep into Amanda's adventurous journey of bus life, exploring her insights on living in a tiny home on wheels and navigating social media on the go. Throughout the conversation, Amanda shares invaluable wisdom on leveraging social media, offering advice on content creation, forging brand partnerships, and finding equilibrium b
Chris Penn
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Exploring Creativity, Discipline, and Vulnerability with Nomadic Musician C.J. Rislove
In today's episode... join JonLuc, a member of the Tiny Home Tours team, as he chats with C.J. Rislove. As a fellow nomad, exceptional musician, and Season 22 American Idol contestant, C.J. brings a unique wealth of experience and insight to the table. From a young age, C.J. had a deep desire to live nomadically, and at the remarkable age of 17, he fulfilled that dream by acquiring his very own bus. Tune in as C.J. dives into his creative journey as a nomadic musician, shari
Chris Penn
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Making Vanlife Wheelchair Accessible with Lisa Franks
In today's episode... Ayana sits down with Lisa Franks, a trailblazer in multiple worlds! Not only is Lisa a Paralympian, but she's also a seasoned van-dweller. Dive into Lisa's journey as she shares her unique experiences and the obstacles she has overcome to make van life wheelchair-friendly. She offers valuable advice for individuals with disabilities contemplating van life and gives us the rundown on the various accessibility features incorporated into her van. Listen in
Chris Penn
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Rolling with Resilience: Krissy's Nomadic Journey
In today's episode... Ayana sits down with Krissy, a seasoned nomad boasting 3.5 years on the road. Krissy's introduction to the nomadic lifestyle unfolded during her military service, fueled by a yearning for new horizons and increased travel. The allure of bus life captured Krissy's imagination, leading her to embark on the challenging journey of independently converting a bus without any prior experience. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Krissy candidly recounts t
Chris Penn
Jan 17, 20241 min read


From Backpacking to Buslife with Karson & Brendon
In today's episode... Ayana chats with Karson and Brendon, two buslifers who have called the road home for over a year. They discuss their adventurous journey from living out of backpacks to building their very own home on wheels. Listen as they share the realities of living on the road, how they fund their adventures, and their transformation from DIY newbies to seasoned bus builders! Click here for a full transcript of this week's episode! Ayana, Karson & Brendon Discuss:
Chris Penn
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Finance, Flexibility, and Freedom: Adventures with Shuttlebusbessie
In today's episode... Ayana sits down with Sam & Kate of Shuttlebusbessie. This couple has been nomadic for over 5 years after leaving their full time jobs in restaurant management. Although the pandemic brought their international travel to a premature halt, the two pivoted quickly and self-converted their shuttle bus! Listen along as Sam & Kate share how they got into nomadic living, how they took control of their finances to make it all happen, and their plans for the futu
Chris Penn
Dec 20, 20231 min read


'Wherever you go, there you are'
You know that romantic notion that if you leave everything behind and make a drastic life change, somehow that’s when everything will...
Chris Penn
Jul 25, 20225 min read


Choosing Your Van, RV, or Skoolie Bed Layout
Choosing your bed setup is one of the biggest decisions when designing your home on wheels. Whether you decide to go with an option as...
Chris Penn
Jul 10, 20222 min read


How to Renovate a Vintage RV, Airstream, or Trailer
What’s in Today’s Episode: Shaundra and Jonathan Sanborn own a company dedicated to renovating vintage Airstream trailers, The Lot. After...
Chris Penn
May 17, 20212 min read


Architecture Student's Gorgeous DIY School Bus Conversion - $10k Build
Caleb is an architecture student with some serious talent. Not only did he build a gorgeous DIY school bus conversion, he did it on a...
Chris Penn
Jan 15, 20211 min read


E-450 Diesel Mini School Bus Tiny House - $15K Total Investment
Isaac has been living in his 2003 Ford E-450 Powerstroke Diesel short bus for about 1.5 years, he calls his bus Skooliana. His design was...
Chris Penn
Jan 11, 20211 min read


Living and Traveling in a School Bus in 2020
What’s in Today’s Episode In today’s episode, Chris sits down with Aaron from Broccoli Bus and discusses what travel is like in 2020....
Chris Penn
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Single Solo Female Camper Van Travel – Advice & Insights
What’s in Today’s Episode Ellie is a strong independent person that loves to travel. She worked and saved for 5 years to make her vanlife...
Chris Penn
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Architect Left NYC to Travel in her Vintage RV
Ange was living in an apartment in Brooklyn and working a pretty corporate job as an architect. Fed up with the 9-5 lifestyle, she longed...
Chris Penn
Dec 13, 20201 min read


DIY School Bus with Mobile Recording Studio and More!
José and Cora’s Art We There Yet project is as inspiring as it is ambitious. Their mission is to travel 30,000 miles across North,...
Chris Penn
Dec 7, 20202 min read


Couple Sells Their 3 Story House & Business To Live Simple In This School Bus Conversion
Mike and Tawny, @sincewewokeup, transitioned from their three-story home into a simpler life in their light and airy school bus...
Chris Penn
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Solo Female Transforms a $1,900 Vintage RV into a Gorgeous Tiny Home on Wheels
Jessy, known on Instagram as @a.girl.and.her.commander, has been living on the road in her DIY renovated RV since 2017. After purchasing...
Chris Penn
Dec 2, 20201 min read


Saving $12k a Year by Going Tiny- Tiffany the Tiny Home
Tim Davidson's craftsman style tiny home, named “Tiffany” after the famed stained glass of Tiffany Studios, sits prettily on his private...
Chris Penn
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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