Hi! We’re Siri, Ali, and Bernie ( a super high-maintenance Jack Russell).
We live in a van. But like… a really nice one. We’re rolling around the country in a Winnebago Travato with high speed internet, strong coffee, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more creature comforts than you’d expect in 70 square feet. #bougie
Why Vanlife?
Like most great stories, it started with the unexpected.
Siri was diagnosed with kidney cancer (she’s doing great now 🙌), and right around that same time, Ali got laid off. It was a sign to pause, reset, and rethink everything.
After 16 years of Siri teaching elementary school (and hitting serious burnout) we looked at each other and said:
The only resonable thing to do is sell our house and move into a van, right?
So we didn’t build a DIY van (we’re bougie).
We bought a fully loaded Winnebago Travato, downsized our lives, and left to chase freedom, wellness, and a little more sunshine.
Our Style?
We’re not exactly roughing it.
We hike then make vegan nachos.
We like campfires, but also central heating.
We gravitate toward places with hookups, nearby hot yoga studios, gyms, beautiful outdoor adventures and grassy spots where Bernie can chase his ball (on repeat).
Siri’s into yoga and coffee with a morning view.
Ali’s into lifting heavy things and protein.
Bernie’s into balls, treats and supervising squirrels.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Honest stories from our travels
- Tips for living small without giving up your creature comforts
- Gear we love, routines we swear by, and Bernie content (because the world revolves around him)
- The best places we’ve found from beautiful hiking spots and yoga studios to gyms, groceries and great campsites.
- Maps of the best places, with key locations
Who This Blog is For:
If you’ve ever dreamed of vanlife but worried you’d miss your hot showers, your go-to yoga mat, or whether your dog would still be living his best life (ours pretty much runs the show) then you’re exactly our kind of people.
We believe you can live tiny without living rough, and this blog is here to prove it; one cozy, bougie, ball-chasing adventure at a time.
Whether you’re curious, already traveling, or just here for the cozy chaos — welcome to our tiny, rolling home. Stay a while
–Ali, Siri & Bernie
The Bougie Vanlifers
