Could You Live the #VanLife?

Embrace the “home is where you park” mantra.

The idea of living on the road -- via a camper, Airstream or large van -- isn’t exactly a new concept. (Ask Volkswagen Vanagon enthusiasts who have been living the mobile life for decades.) But thanks largely to Instagram and the tiny house movement, this idea of a little-to-no-strings-attached lifestyle on the road has picked up steam over the past few years, especially as younger generations consider downsizing to a more mobile, travel friendly way of life.

The #VanLife and #VanLifeDiaries hashtag trends on Instagram offer a glimpse into what life is like for these permanent travelers and adventure seekers, and, well, it’s a little more than lust-worthy. Here are a few of our favorite Instagram shots capturing the #VanLife and all the scenery that comes with it.

Italy's Autostrade

Lago Di Garda Torbole, Italy

Jersey, Channel Islands

Waitabit Creek, British Columbia

Mammut Park, Germany

Arrawarra Headland, Australia

St Michael’s Mount, United Kingdom

Boulder, Colorado

Bielersee, Switzerland

Malcesine Gardasee, Italy

Mendocino National Forest, California

For more of an inside look at the best and most mega-creative interiors of the #VanLife community, head over to HGTV’s I Heart HGTV blog.

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