We all have dreams of one day just picking up everything and running off to live in the woods with our pets, right? Wrong? Well, regardless of whether you see yourself as a great adventurer or not, there's no denying some peace and quiet is something we could all use.
So when I heard a story about a young woman who abandoned her life to live in a van in the wilderness with her dog, I knew I had to tell you all about it!
Many millennials are opting to forgo traditional homeownership and are instead renovating vans to make them full-time liveable spaces.
It's actually really neat!
The 26-year-old runs an aesthetically pleasing Instagram account called @linnea.and.akela, where she documents her day-to-day life living in a van in the remote wilderness of Idaho with her 5-year-old German Shepherd, Akela.
Speaking with Daily Mail Linnea said: "I did enjoy my life prior to the van. It was filled with building my future, spending time with friends, working on my relationship with my partner at the time, and being really active in more ways than one."
"I was seeking more depth, purpose, travels and experiences, so I decided to get Togo."
Togo is the name Linnea has given her van, which she has spent $20,000 renovating to make it liveable.
When nature calls, Linnea uses public toilets or the wilderness.
As for showers, the 26-year-old heats up water and pours it into a 6L dromedary bag, using a shower tent that is stored in her van.
"I truly think it's beautiful that we all have different definitions of living a content life."
"She is my ultimate travel partner and companion, and I can't imagine doing any of this without her," she admitted.
"[Akela] is also protective of the van and myself, which makes me feel much more comfortable knowing that she will always warn me of danger."
"I am often at peace, excited for what I will witness or see in each area and I mostly feel really grounded."
"Do your research, watch multiple people ['s projects] and read about different methods until you find something that either resonates with you or makes you feel confident."
What an amazing idea! I'd love to have a weekend getaway in one of these things!
h/t: Daily Mail
