Tiny Home Tours

Click here to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter! In this week's episode, join Ayana as she chats with Sahil & Maggie, an adventurous couple embracing the nomadic lifestyle in their self-converted shuttle bus. Delve into their inspiring journey from nomadic beginnings to mastering the art of DIY conversion. Discover how the pandemic became a catalyst for their transition to bus life and e...

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 ow...

Join Ally in this week's episode as she sits down with Sarah Bronstein, the creative force behind Sukkha Interior Design. Discover Sarah's remarkable journey from a New York studio apartment to fully embracing tiny living in her refurbished vintage trailer. Dive into Sarah's expertise as she shares the nuances of tiny home design, offering invaluable insights and unveiling her top 5...

In today's episode, Ally sits down to chat with Tal from @twins_on_wheels . After selling their belongings and flying to the U.S. from Israel, Tal and her family dove headfirst into life on the road. After 8 months in a van, Tal and her husband Ori self-converted a skoolie which they now live in. Listen as Ally chats with Tal about parenting, relationships, and all things road life! For full...

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 giv...

In today's episode Ayana sits down with Laura Lynch, a seasoned financial advisor specializing in empowering individuals to embrace minimalism and the tiny house movement. Laura delves into her transition from the corporate realm to focusing on financial guidance for those intrigued by tiny living. She expertly navigates the unique dynamics of this niche market, addressing misconceptions surr...

In today's episode Ayana sits down with Tiny Home Tours Founder Chris Penn. Chris shares the evolution of his nomadic journey over the past 14 years, as well as insights around tiny living as a whole. Chris and Ayana discuss the changing demographics and commercialization of nomadic living, the potential impact of artificial intelligence on remote work, and future prospects for the nomad comm...

In this 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 p...

In this week'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! To fo...

In today's episode Ayana sits down with Mike and Mandi, a couple who have lived full-time on the road for over two years now! They share their tiny living origin story, how they manage nomad life financially, and their unique insights into taking the leap to live tiny! Tune in to unravel the triumphs and tribulations Mike and Mandi have encountered as they transformed their unconventional liv...

In the latest episode, join Chris in a conversation with musician Anna La Mare. They discuss Anna's transition into full-on van life, focusing on selecting the ideal rig to suit her evolving needs. Anna candidly shares her non-negotiables, financial considerations, and various factors influencing her upcoming decision. Chris imparts valuable tips on navigating the challenges of van life, offe...

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, h...

In today's episode Tiny Home Tours founder Chris Penn and Sean Lavilla dive  into Sean's fascinating nomadic lifestyle. From his military background to fully embracing truck camper life, Sean takes us on a journey filled with unique experiences. The conversation explores remote work, income strategies, personal development, entrepreneurship, and the nuanced choices that come with an unco...

In this week's episode Ayana chats with fellow nomad D.J. Aaron. Together, they unravel the secrets of making a living on the road, delve into the costs of van life, and share insights on the flexibility and perseverance required to live life on the road! Listen along to uncover D.J. Aaron's unique journey into tiny living. Follow D.J. Aaron on Instagram: @driftalongdjaaron Click here to...

In this in-depth conversation, Amber & Eli of Parish Skoolie share their journey from transitioning into a nomadic lifestyle by living and working in a bus yard in Alice, Texas. They discuss overcoming the challenges of the bus conversion process, the importance of just taking the leap into an imperfect situation, and the lessons they've learned from their experiences. Listen as they shar...

In today's episode Ayana sits down with Nicole & Edden, two truly incredible innovators in the van building space. This couple has blown us all away with their beautiful build, and take time to share their wisdom with us! Listen in as the two tell us about their unique approach to design, how they got into building, and their experience being on the road. Click here for full show notes fr...

In today's episode Ayana sits down with Shane & Emily of Arbour Season. This traveling folk duo have been on the road for 7 years! Now a family of four, listen as they share all about parenting on the road and traveling as full time musicians. *Huge thanks to Arbour Season for providing the music in this week's episode! Check out their newest single Roam on Spotify! * For this week&a...

In today's episode Tiny Home Tours founder Chris Penn sits down once again with Anthropologist, Dr. Graham Pruss. The two chat about Dr. Pruss's current project, and answer follow up questions from their previous conversation. Listen as Chris & Dr. Pruss give us a glimpse into the changing enforcement of laws pertaining to vanlife, the impact of this work on Dr. Pruss's mental h...

In this week's episode Tiny Home Tours host Ayana sits down to chat with nomad artists JonLuc & Jackie. JonLuc is a photographer/videographer and the lead media strategist for Tiny Home Tours. His wife Jackie is an incredible potter and artist. Listen as they share life lessons learned from taking the leap to live tiny. Click here for this episode's show notes! Click here to apply to...

In today's episode Tiny Home Tours host Ally sits down with Kathryn Bell who bought her first tiny home in 2016. Since then, Kat has built her own tiny cottage and is currently in the process of building a much larger barndominium! Listen along as Kat shares her journey to tiny living, how she went from tiny home to barndominium, and how parenting two kiddos while living tiny has been! To fol...

In today’s episode Ayana sits down with Shawn and Jess, a couple that’s been living full time vanlife for over 3 years! After 18 months of exploring, they decided to begin helping others with their van builds and now do carpentry professionally on the road. They share their wisdom and top design/build tips for those looking to get into vanlife, as well as the most common mistakes they see in rigs!...

In today's episode, Ayana sits down with Tiny Home Tours COO and co-host of the THT Podcast, Ally Shea to learn more about her tiny living journey. Ally took the leap into tiny life over five years ago when she moved into a traditional tiny house with her then husband and twin toddler boys! Her life has changed a ton since she first went tiny. From an unexpected divorce, to a career change an...

In today's episode Tiny Home Tours team member Ayana Michelle sits down to chat with solar expert Scott Wyrick. Scott is in his fifth year of nomadic living and is the founder of Nomad Solar, a company that helps people design, build and maintain their solar setups. Listen as Scott & Ayana discuss how solar works conceptually, how to properly size your setup, where you can save money, and...

In today's episode Ally sits down with Ayana Otteman, one of the newest editions to the Tiny Home Tours team. Ayana will be producing and hosting various episodes throughout season 3 of the podcast! Listen along and dive deeper into Ayana's story-- how she got on the road, some of the challenges she has faced, and how her and her husband have made nomadic life sustainable. You can follow...

In today's episode, Tiny Home Tours founder Chris Penn sits down to chat with Anthropologist Dr. Graham Pruss. Dr. Pruss is a co-founder of the National Vehicle Residency Collective and has been working with folks who live in their vehicles for the past decade. The two discuss the legalities of vehicle dwelling, as well as the stigma many face while living in homes on wheels.  Want to have yo...