life aplications 101 school bus convertion

Life Applications 101 Living in a School Bus

Wanderlust: a strong desire to travel
("Wanderlust." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2016.)

        If you look at life as one great big learning experience, why not take the journey in a school bus to life applications 101. Some find solace in the comfort of a school bus; others just see it as mean of transportation.With this particular style of off-grid living there is an embed sense of adventure with this extremely unique way of traveling.one can typically buy a used school bus from as low as 2000 dollars, However you are defiantly paying for quality. How much you spend also deciphers how much time you will have to invest into making repairs and converting it into a livable environment. As far as the insides of the bus go it can be done for fairly cheap; if you are willing to look hard enough for the materials. For example, there are dozens of people looking to get rid of materials that can prove beneficial for your build such as wood, glass, and appliances; hence the fraise "one mans trash is another mans treasure." The build/conversion can be a simple process, if you know what you are doing. Like I mentioned in a previous blog of mine "there are thousands of different types of setups, all unique and individual." The video showed bellow shows two of my favorite designs for a bus conversion, along with their lifestyle chooses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUYryxKfrUc      

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LxkSar_f88

 

 

          After seeing these videos have you noticed if your views or opinions have changed? Did it effect the way you currently know or think about houses and living situations? Life is an adventure and experiences shape wisdom. Wisdom is something that you can't be taught in a class nor learn from a book. So, why not take the school bus to life applications 101 were you gain wisdom through your travels and experiences. why not say no to the traditional way of living were you are committed to staying in the same place and venture on to new places, and experience new cultures.

 

 

Citation: "Wanderlust." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2016.

"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LxkSar_f88" exploring alternatives, 18 Oct. 2016.

"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUYryxKfrUc" expedition happiness, 18 Oct. 2016.

 

 

 



 

 

         

Survival Tactics for Comfortable Living While on the Road or Traveling

          Often times when living a nomadic life style you may come across the questions of: how can i get money to pay for my traveling expenses, how do i fight this feeling of home sickness , or how can i stop feeling lonely. living and off-grid nomadic life style can be complex , however with time comes the ability to adapt and find a balance that works for you.

- "The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance" (Allen Watts)

       One of the more serious questions asked when starting a life of travel is, "how will i afford to stay traveling?/ how will i earn money?" lets began. The idea of living a life of travel is to follow your passion, so why not do something that makes money while following your passions? A list of ways that one might do so are:

1. make and sell a product

2.start a website

3.start a blog

Other ways to to find a job is through the use of online sources. If perusing entrepreneurship isn't for you, you can find jobs through these websites:

1. www.flexjobs.com 

2. http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2016/01/27/work-from-home-in-2016-the-top-100-companies-for-remote-jobs/#29cae2f636f0

3. www.fivver.com

If freelance work is more your speed you might want to try these looking in these places:

1. www.cregslist.com

2. local business that have a designated place for the community to post tasks that need completion.

3. www.upwork.com

        Now that we have discussed and listed ways of making money to sport your travel, lets discuss  mental heath while on the road. It is common to devolve the feeling of being homesick or alone while traveling, however there are ways to overcome this feeling. here are a list of reasons on how to do so.

1. start writing pen pals in multiple areas. This way you will have people to visit in some of the areas you pass through.

2. join community events in the places you stay in. You find usually find these event at some of the local "mom and pop" shops.

3. Have a hobby that involves pubic access. A few examples might be climbing, skating, or any other outdoor recreation. this way you can meet people with a similar interest, that way its easier to make new friends.

          If you follow these guidelines you should have no problem living an adventurous nomadic lifestyle. to those of you reading I wish you the best of luck on your travels and journeys.
 

       

Off-Grid Vehicles and the freedom of the open road

 



 

           Nomad: A member of a people who have no fixed residence but moves from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory ("Nomad." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 9 Oct. 2016.)

 

      There are many ways to go about were or

how to live. For instance a person could ether

rent, buy or build a permanent home in a permanent spot and be committed to area of there choice. More unconventional ways of living are out there as well. Such as converting a vehicle; like a van, bus, truck, etc. into something that can self-sustain and be a comfortable environment to live in for long periods of time.

 

 

 

 

         With the idea of freedom in mind a home that can be transported at any given time, is ideal for experiencing what our world has to offer. there are many different variants of off-grid vehicles, the most common being a van. there are thousands of different types of setups all unique and individual bellow are some examples of the interior of an off-grid van setup.

 

 

         The van to camper conversion process includes multiple factors. for the best results you need to factor in you budget, fittings, tools, legal status, and questions like: where is my power source coming from?, how will I stay warm?, and what designs will fit my lifestyle comfortably? This is not an easy process to start, you must have a basic knowledge of  carpentry, electrical, and architecture. This doesn't have to an expensive process as long as you are resourceful. For example: wood can be gained for free with pallets, and your local thrift store/ junkyard can always prove to have something of value. If you are considering living the nomad lifestyle this could be your first step.

 

 

 

 

citation:  Hudson, Mike. "Converting My Van Archives - Vandog Traveller." Vandog Traveller. N.p., 2014. Web. 09 Oct. 2016.