Tips for trying the van life

Ready to try camper van travel? Companies rent vans that come fully equipped with mini kitchens and bedding, so it’s almost as easy as booking an Airbnb. Some even come with toilets and showers, so that doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. Rent one for a quick round-trip weekend visit or explore further by taking a one-way jaunt to another rental hub and then flying home.

If you’re itching to have a new type of travel experience, you’ll find it behind the rolling door of a camper van. As another well-loved saying goes, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” — but with a camper van, you’ll get to appreciate both at once.

Casey Barber is a storyteller, artist, creative strategist and editor of the website Good Food Stories.