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VAN LIFE
PHOTO, COURTESY OF EMILY SOON, INSTAGRAM.COM/EMSVANLIFE.
On the road Three Canadian women on the ups—and downs—of living the #vanlife
Written by STACY LEE KONG
You’ve probably seen the pictures pop up on your Instagram feed: a gorgeous slice of landscape framed by the open back doors of a camper van. Beautifully designed, minimalist interiors complete with chic bedding, hardwood floors and a shocking amount of hidden storage. And, of course, perfectly composed shots of the people who live (and travel, and often work) in them. There’s no data on exactly how many Canadians have ditched their mortgages or rent in favour of living out of a van, but news coverage suggests the number of people embracing a nomadic lifestyle spiked during the pandemic—whether due to remote work opportunities, soaring home prices, the itch to travel, joblessness or all of the above. Meet three women who downsized their lives and hit the road.
MAY/JUNE 2022 • CHATELAINE
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