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Van-dwelling or vanlife is an unconventional lifestyle of living in a car, van or other motor vehicle. A person who lives in such a manner, either on a full or part-time basis, is known as a vanlifer, van dweller, car dweller or vehicle dweller. People who live this way by choice are typically seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle characterized by freedom and mobility. They may perceive it as being a less regulated form of housing, or one that offers a lower cost advantage over standard housing, especially in regions susceptible to housing shortages.[1] Other vehicle dwellers may be one step away from living on the street or in a shelter.
In the late 2010s, an idealized version has been popularized through social media with the hashtag #vanlife[2][3] which gained significant momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
- ^ Blevins, Jason (2021-05-17). "Vanlife is booming in Colorado as housing costs climb and work-anywhere appeal grows". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ Bowles, Nellie (2020-07-03). "The #Vanlife Business Is Booming". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ Pietsch, Bryan (2021-04-02). "How Veterans of #Vanlife Feel About All the Newbies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ Bomey, Nathan. "#VanLife takes off during COVID-19 as Americans convert vans for a life on the road". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-09-19.