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The Inspiring Beauty Of Van Life

The Inspiring Beauty Of Van Life

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Traveling around the world enriches a person like nothing else - submerging yourself in different cultures, meeting all kinds of people and witnessing the beauty of nature sure beats staying at home and scrolling your days away. However great life on the road might seem though, even a hardened voyager might get the feeling of homesickness at least once in a while. Home, together with all of its commodities like a long hot shower and home cooked meal, is our safe zone and when out adventuring you might be thousands of kilometers away from that security. So what to do if you want to have the best of both worlds - the homey feeling combined with never-ending adventures? Well, there's an answer, and it's called van life.
To put it all simply, van life lets you take your home together with you when traveling as your flat and your vehicle is one and the same. Most travel life preachers use an old van or a bus by converting the cargo zone into a tiny house with all the attributes you might need - a comfy bed, kitchenette and even a shower in some of them. Owning such a converted van eliminates the possible danger of homesickness, thus letting you enjoy your traveling hobby entirely. And there's nothing better than savoring the vast beauty of mountains, beaches, forests and deserts from your own back door. Exactly those extraordinary views are what we want to share with you this time, so we've combined an impressive list full of beautiful pictures taken straight from little houses on wheels.
So if you need more convincing that traveling in a converted van is the best way to do it, scroll down and check the gorgeous views that are sure to inspire your wanderlust. Don't forget to vote on the most spectacular voyage scenes and tell us what you think about it in comments!

#1 Boss: “Where Do You See Yourself In Two Years?”

Boss: “Where Do You See Yourself In Two Years?”
37points

#2 I Was Just Minding My Business Soaking In The View When This Good Looking Dudette Strolled On Past

I Was Just Minding My Business Soaking In The View When This Good Looking Dudette Strolled On Past
Waterton Lakes National Park
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35points

#3 Waking Up Next To The Mountains Is An Amazing Feeling

Waking Up Next To The Mountains Is An Amazing Feeling
Near Sierra Mountains - Mount Whitney
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33points

#4 Don’t Count The Days, Make The Days Count

Don’t Count The Days, Make The Days Count
California
32points

#5 What A Great View To Wake Up To

What A Great View To Wake Up To
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
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31points

#6 Riverfront Real Estate Without A Lifetime Of Debt

Riverfront Real Estate Without A Lifetime Of Debt
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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31points

#7 My First Time Trying Out Van Dwelling. I'm A Convert

My First Time Trying Out Van Dwelling. I'm A Convert
I'm in New Zealand
30points

#8 Mountain Hangouts

Mountain Hangouts
Alberta, Canada
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30points

#9 For Me Luxury Is Being Home Where Ever I Am. Being Able To Close The Door And Drive Away With My Bed In The Trunk And My Goals Up Front

For Me Luxury Is Being Home Where Ever I Am. Being Able To Close The Door And Drive Away With My Bed In The Trunk And My Goals Up Front
Black Forest, Germany
30points

#10 Where I’d Rather Be

Where I’d Rather Be
Alberta, Canada
28points

#11 Mexico. This Spot Is Just A Few Hours South Of The Border And Costs $1 For As Long As You'd Like To Stay. Gate, Guard, Bathrooms, Activities, Food And A View

Mexico. This Spot Is Just A Few Hours South Of The Border And Costs $1 For As Long As You'd Like To Stay. Gate, Guard, Bathrooms, Activities, Food And A View
It's in Copper Canyon at Divisadero
25points

#12 Enjoying The View With My Pup

Enjoying The View With My Pup
Blue Ridge Mountains
25points

#13 A Capture For Life

A Capture For Life
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25points

#14 I’ll Take It

I’ll Take It
Pawtuckaway state park in New Hampshire
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24points

#15 Overcast Autumn Days

Overcast Autumn Days
Tutira, New Zealand
24points

#16 Enjoying A Peaceful Evening By The Lake

Enjoying A Peaceful Evening By The Lake
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24points

#17 Can You Beat Sunsets On The West Coast? If You Can I’m All Ears And Ready To Move There Straight Away

Can You Beat Sunsets On The West Coast? If You Can I’m All Ears And Ready To Move There Straight Away
Oregon Coast Beach
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24points

#18 If You're Thinking About Not Having Windows In Your Van's Sleeping Area... Think Again

If You're Thinking About Not Having Windows In Your Van's Sleeping Area... Think Again
That's Norway, Sinja, Ersfjord
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23points

#19 Living In A Van Has Its Perks

Living In A Van Has Its Perks
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23points

#20 Taking In That Sunrise From The Back Of A Van

Taking In That Sunrise From The Back Of A Van
New Zealand
23points
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