In this episode, join Ally in a captivating conversation with Brenda from The Road Through My Eyes as they delve into the world of van life and financial empowerment. Brenda shares her inspiring journey of embracing minimalism and leveraging investing while living on the road to secure long-term financial stability. Tune in as they explore pivotal topics such as budgeting, the essentiality of emergency funds, and the diverse landscape of investment accounts. From high yield savings strategies to navigating Vanguard accounts, Brenda offers invaluable insights and practical tips for those embark ..read more

In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, host Ayana chats with Andy, her husband, and the mind behind The Bus Life Kitchen! They delve into Andy's nomadic lifestyle and his journey from living out of a Prius as a wildland firefighter to embracing full-time nomadic chef in their tiny home on wheels. Andy shares insights on cooking in a tiny space, his approach to recipe development, and his passion for global cuisines. The episode features a practical discussion on tiny kitchen hacks, essential tools, and spices, along with a Q&A session addressing queries from their Instagram follow ..read more

In this week's episode, join host Ayana as she chats with Amanda, a fellow nomad and the creative genius behind Tiny Home Tours' Instagram presence. Dive deep into Amanda's adventurous journey of bus life, exploring her insights on living in a tiny home on wheels and navigating social media on the go. Throughout the conversation, Amanda shares invaluable wisdom on leveraging social media, offering advice on content creation, forging brand partnerships, and finding equilibrium between work and life on the road. Whether you're an aspiring content creator or simply intrigued by the idea of minima ..read more

In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours Podcast, J and Eric Aldape share their transformative journey from working corporate jobs and living in a traditional house to adopting a nomadic lifestyle. They recount their initial leap into nomadism, which took them from 4Runner life to farm work, and finally, a stint with the Peace Corps in West Africa. The culmination of this transition inspired them to build and live full-time out of a bus. They discuss their approach to minimalism, community building, and the importance of personal relationships over material wealth. Listen as they share how they ..read more

In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, hosts Ayana and Ally delve into the complex decision-making process of selecting the right rig for a lifestyle on the road. They share their personal experiences and considerations in choosing between buses, vans, RVs, and traditional tiny homes, specifically addressing the importance of design, budget, and practicality in making these decisions. The conversation covers topics like the pros and cons of various types of rigs, budget management, design preferences, and the inevitable compromises and lessons learned along the way. Click here to rea ..read more

Join Ayana in this episode as she chats with Paul Aubert, a co-founder of Noovo Vans. Discover the fascinating confluence of entrepreneurship and travel that propelled Paul and his close friend Benoit to transform a school bus into the ultimate "hotel on wheels" and embark on a remarkable journey from San Diego to Buenos Aires, spanning 16 countries. Paul shares valuable insights and advice on international travel, as well as some wacky stories from their journey. Tune in to unravel the intriguing narrative of how this epic road trip served as the catalyst for three Frenchies to dream up Noovo ..read more

Click here to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter! In this week's episode, join Ayana as she chats with Sahil & Maggie, an adventurous couple embracing the nomadic lifestyle in their self-converted shuttle bus. Delve into their inspiring journey from nomadic beginnings to mastering the art of DIY conversion. Discover how the pandemic became a catalyst for their transition to bus life and explore the highs and lows of their road-bound adventures. Tune in for insightful stories and valuable lessons from life on the move. Click here for full show notes for this week's episode. To see more a ..read more

In today's episode, join JonLuc, a member of the Tiny Home Tours team,  as he chats with C.J. Rislove. As a fellow nomad, exceptional musician, and Season 22 American Idol contestant, C.J. brings a unique wealth of experience and insight to the table. From a young age, C.J. had a deep desire to live nomadically, and at the remarkable age of 17, he fulfilled that dream by acquiring his very own bus. Tune in as C.J. dives into his creative journey as a nomadic musician, sharing anecdotes, challenges, and triumphs along the way. JonLuc & C.J.  traverse themes of confidence, vulnera ..read more

Join Ally in this week's episode as she sits down with Sarah Bronstein, the creative force behind Sukkha Interior Design. Discover Sarah's remarkable journey from a New York studio apartment to fully embracing tiny living in her refurbished vintage trailer. Dive into Sarah's expertise as she shares the nuances of tiny home design, offering invaluable insights and unveiling her top 5 tips to kickstart your design journey. Tune in and learn how to begin crafting the perfect tiny living space. Click here for full show notes for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Sarah's design work ..read more

In today's episode, Ayana sits down with Lisa Franks, a trailblazer in multiple worlds! Not only is Lisa a Paralympian, but she's also a seasoned van-dweller. Dive into Lisa's journey as she shares her unique experiences and the obstacles she has overcome to make van life wheelchair-friendly. She offers valuable advice for individuals with disabilities contemplating van life and gives us the rundown on the various accessibility features incorporated into her van. Listen in to gain access to insights and helpful resources for those looking to live nomadically with limited mobility. For full sh ..read more