JOHN FRANCIS PETERS FOR TIME “This is a vehicle, literally and figuratively, through which people can live a life ... van, travel with their Dog, Karma, pictured in Pacific City, ORe.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brianna Walston, a content creator in Nevada who does van life full time. Before I could make the leap into van life, I'd spent six years ...

Truckstops: For those on the city’s outskirts, truck stops can offer free showers. These varied options ensure that staying clean and refreshed while enjoying van life in LA is both easy and ...