FnA Van Life

Van life looks dreamy online—but what’s actually happening behind the scenes is very different. In this episode, we break down the van life news, changes, and trends that aren’t making it into curated feeds or viral reels. From shifting costs and new challenges to the realities full-time van lifers are quietly navigating, this is the stuff you only hear when you’re actually living it. No fear-mong...

Join us on YouTube for videos about our travels. www.youtube.com/fnavanlife Van life gave us the freedom to explore—but now we’re stepping into a new chapter that could take us even farther. In this episode, we share the behind-the-scenes story of how we secured our very first house sit, what the experience actually involves day-to-day, and the honest expectations anyone should have before applyin...

fnavanlife.com Click here to find Everything we Create It’s a new year… and we’re entering 2026 with a completely different mindset. In today’s podcast, we’re sitting down to talk honestly about what we want this year — the goals, the big plans, the things we’re nervous about, and what we’re changing as a family living this wild travel life. Van life (and life in general) looks different now than...

What's up guys and welcome back to the podcast. My name is Frankie and I'm Alex and together we are FnA Van Life, bringing you news from the nomadic community and interviews with other nomads so you can know what it's really like to live life on the road. We really know what it's like to live the nomad life, having spent several Christmases on the road while enjoying full time travel. This episode...

Re-Introduction: Who We Are & How We Got Into Van Life If you’re new here, hey — we’re Frankie and Alex, and this is FnA Van Life. We started traveling full-time a few years ago because we wanted more freedom, more time together, and a different way to experience the world than the typical 9-to-5 life. What started as van life has evolved over the years into trucks, trailers, boats, and whatev...

We just spent 3 months living in our brand-new truck + trailer build… and it did not go how we expected. 😅 In our first ever video version of the FnA Van Life Podcast (Episode 166), we’re back in Canada, cozy in our “non-schmancy” bedroom studio, unpacking the whole wild season on the road. From a rushed trailer build and a full-circle return to Northwest Nomads with Everly, to chasing bears at a...

In this episode of FnA Van Life 🚐✨ chats about vanlife related news, by finding articles that have both positive and negative impact about life on the road. Witty, fun and happy go lucky banter will keep you entertained. Credit Card Referral: Here’s my Amex referral link. Use it and we could both earn rewards if you are approved and get a Card. Check out offers and Card benefits. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://am...

In this episode of FnA Van Life 🚐✨ Chats about life and what they are up to right now, and why they live the way they do. Life is simply to short to sit around and do nothing. For us it is about getting out and exploring the world, weather it is our own backyard or traveling to the other side of the world. Its worth all the hard work that gives us the ability to follow our dreams. This year we a...

In this episode of FnA Van Life 🚐✨ We read stories from Reddit about Van Life that are funny or crazy, joke around about similar stories of our own. Credit Card Referral: Here’s my Amex referral link. Use it and we could both earn rewards if you are approved and get a Card. Check out offers and Card benefits. ⁠⁠⁠https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/cobrand/ALEXaMGCWL?xl=cp10a1 ⁠⁠⁠ Find us...

What if you could pack up your family, build your dream van, and drive it around the world? 🌍 That’s exactly what Sofia and Denis from Tiny Planet are doing — and in this episode of FnA Van Life , they’re sharing how they’re making it all happen with their daughter Amilia by their side. We dive deep into what it takes to plan a global van life adventure as a family — from building an overland-rea...

In this episode of FnA Van Life 🚐✨, we’re diving deep into one of the most important parts of any van build — the electrical system ⚡🔋! Whether you're brand new to van life or a seasoned pro looking to level up your DIY skills 🛠️, we break down everything from the basics to more advanced setups in an easy-to-understand way. From solar panels ☀️ and batteries 🔋 to inverters and wiring tips...

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🚀 What does it really take to build something from scratch? In this premiere episode of FnA Van Life the Build Series Podcast , we pull back the curtain on the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're launching a business, chasing a dream, or simply curious about the journey of creating something new, this episode is packed with raw insights, real experiences, and a dose of motivati...

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After 5 years on the road, Fiorella knows a thing or two about living full time on the road. She's also found a way to make her travels sustainable with her work for RVshare, an online RV rental platform created by RV enthusiasts. Rent your next adventure here: https://rvshare.com/ Find Fiorella here: https://www.instagram.com/growingslowandwild/ Find us here: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife an...

How can we balance capturing the moment and enjoying the moment in life? We have a professional photographer Laura from Gooseberry Studios on the show today to share her tricks and tips. Find Laura Here: https://www.gooseberrystudios.com/ and here: https://www.instagram.com/gooseberrystudios/ https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife youtube channel www.youtube.com/fnavanlife

We just got back from 45 days touring the United Kingdom. Before going we heard a lot about how hard van life in the UK can be, so how did it turn out? Especially now that we're traveling with our 1 year old. Watch our adventures in the UK unfold here: https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife

Watch us live tonight at the Tread the Globe charity fundraiser: https://www.youtube.com/live/yo1_28SeTOk?si=yr3f4Ab3I4llhyhJw Moon Fab Awning - get $30 off with code FNAVANLIFE  ⁠https://moonfab.com/fnavanlife⁠ Blueprints of our last van build:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop/p/ultimate-van-build-layout-guide-for-dodge-ram-promaster-3500-extended⁠⁠⁠ Become an FnA Patron today!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

As you might now from our Youtube channel, we just recently moved into a trailer full time. Today we are talking about what that really feels like and how it has impacted our lives. Oddly enough we did it all for our 11 month old daughter. https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife

Today we are sharing an episode of Two Dimes and a Token podcast featuring FnA Van Life taking us all the way back to why we got on the road in the first place and so many fun behind-the-scenes stories of our adventures. Enjoy!! Check out Two Dimes and a Token here: https://open.spotify.com/show/64u9gtXxaIWTQ3hslF1Upi

As we start traveling with our baby and puppy, there are a few things that need to change. Come along with us as we figure out what travel as a family of 4 looks like. https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife

Here's what the internet is talking about van life! We've been on the road for over 4 years so we're throwing our two cents into the pile. Is van life over? Is it getting too hard to park? Can you date on the road? Let's talk about it. Join our Patron community today: www.fnavanlife.com/patreon FnA Merch: https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop Today's articles: https://www.google.com/...

When you find the career you love, and a house in a box truck... how do you bring the two together to be able to explore and make money on the road. Talee and Trina have figured out how to follow their passions while living in a box truck. Find TnT here: https://www.instagram.com/talee.n.trina/ Our Baja Travel guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCQUTB8hgg9Z8V0Bdlsifm-_B537GI8v6⁠⁠⁠...

Most people who live in their vans find out they are passionate about going to new places or are known to be day dreamers. Are you a day dreamer? If you're at work and imagine yourself some where else you are a day dreamer. Welcome to Fnavanlife where we will help guide you into and around van life with friends we have met on the road or online. Watch James' adventures unfold here: https:/...

Most people who liv in their vans also have a hobby they desperately love. Brently and Marybeth love bike-touring and bikepacking so much they plan their van travels around their bike travels. Watch their adventures unfold here: https://www.youtube.com/@BBB_Adventures/ Our Baja Travel guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCQUTB8hgg9Z8V0Bdlsifm-_B537GI8v6⁠⁠⁠⁠ Moon Fab Awning - get $30...