Jared is co-founder of Vanlife Diaries. He lives with his girlfriend Ashleigh in a van on the East Coast of Australia part-time. He is also the singer-lyricist and fronts the band, The Evening Son. He works as a tradesperson and helps produce an array of community projects.
Reach out if you need a friendly professional hand fitting out your van or need ideas.
Kathleen is co-founder of Vanlife Diaries and founder of Tiny House, Tiny Footprint. She started living small in a 1969 camper trailer as an affordable housing option and as a way to reduce her environment impact. Now she has a 1987 Toyota van that she converted into an off-grid adventure mobile.
Hang with Kathleen as she shares stories of others living this lifestyle and organizes van gatherings in the U.S.
Hitting the road was not an option for me, it was my responsibility. A few years earlier I had joined my friend on a road trip in her 1982 VW Westfalia and fell in love with the community of people I met along the way. Luckily the perfect van appeared in my life and I purchased it- my very first home- a 1983 Volkswagen Westfalia. I immediately got in my van and hit the road. It became clear that my soul longed for freedom. It craves the open road. I am ecstatic when connecting with others, and the people that I had met on the road were eager to embrace and meet me in a space.
Hayden is a content creator with the Vanlife Diaries team. He started out travelling in his Suburu hatch developing a travel and photography portfolio as seen on Instagram @haydenseyes whilst honing his mobile living skills. Two years ago, Hayden purchased a Toyota Hiace 03’ he converted into a comfortable and practical travelling home. He spends his time along the East Coast of Australia surfing, playing music and spending time in nature.
Touch base with Hayden to collaborate using your ideas for future gatherings that promote your brand.
Kathleen is co-founder of Vanlife Diaries and founder of Tiny House, Tiny Footprint. She started living small in a 1969 camper trailer as an affordable housing option and as a way to reduce her environment impact. Now she has a 1987 Toyota van that she converted into an off-grid adventure mobile.
Hang with Kathleen as she shares stories of others living this lifestyle and organizes van gatherings in the U.S.
Dustin and Noami are the co-creators of Irie to Aurora where they document their journey as eco-conscious digital nomads living and traveling in their ’85 Westy called Irie. They are also sustainability consultants and the founders of Cacti and Coconuts, a social media community and blog sharing tips, advice, and inspiration for sustainable + ethical living.
Reach out to Dustin and Noami to share stories from the road and find out how they’re learning to blur the line between work and play.
Amanda and Matt co-created The Van Project, a social media community and blog offering photography, travel advice, stories & tips for everyone from weekend-warriors to full-time nomads. They love backpacking and rock climbing, and are currently living/working on the road in their 1964 Clark Cortez motorhome.
Chill with Amanda and Matt around the campfire and recount your most epic adventures!
Micah Pulleyn is the founder and director of the Asheville Van Life Rally, a gathering of nomads, wanderers, and adventurous folk in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, which celebrated its 4th year in 2018 with over 250 vehicles and 2,500 visitors. Micah is a marketing consultant, event and film producer, and "social barnraiser" based out of Asheville, North Carolina, where she enjoys trail running, cycling, and community-building. Along with her son, Coletrane, she aims to explore the world, make new friends, and have wild adventures!
Connect with Micah for authentic conversations around the fire, impromptu dance parties, and to help grow the vanlife community.
Dusty (Jonny Dustow) is co-founder of Vanlife Diaries. He lives in his van (Mercedes Sprinter) full time on the east coast of Australia sharing music and stories in his home country and the world. He is the lead member of a six-person band called Dusty Boots.
Send in your stories and photos if you are living the vanlife in Australia, Canada or Europe.