Living in a School Bus as a Nomad

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I met Rudy at a nomad festival, and I started fan-girling when I saw photos of his renovated American school bus. He says it took nearly 4 years for the custom build, which includes two double beds, a 4-burner gas stove, a dishwasher, as well as a full-size shower and refrigerator. Sweet!

9 Fun Facts

• Name: Rudy

• Age: 40s

• Nationality: Netherlands

• Nomadic stance: Full-time

• Last Corporate Job: Project Coordinator

• Current job: Investor in eCommerce businesses

• Favorite country: Colombia

• Next stop: Don’t know

• What do you like best about the nomadic life? Freedom

2 Questions

1. What is the best thing about living on a bus? I think it’s the best of both worlds. I get to travel to beautiful spots with all the comforts of home.

I also like all the flexibility. I can just start up the bus and head to a new place whenever I want. My favorite thing to do is to stay at a deserted beach and take a swim every morning. It’s total freedom.

2. What is the worst thing about living on a bus?

The maintenance can be a bit too much at times. I have solar panels, so electricity is not usually an issue, although I need to keep a careful watch on water and gas usage. It also gets hot in the summer. 🦋

What do you think of bus, RV, or van living? Could you downsize your life? Where would you relocate your home if you could?

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Christened “Wander Woman” by National Geographic, Erin Michelson is a professional speaker and author of the Nomad Life™ series of travel books and guides, including the #1-ranked “Explore the World with Nomads.”