[jamboca]

Urbanite rents a van at the request of their editor and is ill-prepared for the wilderness-like experiences that ensue. She admits that she is not a good driver and that it stresses her; why would it be pretty, especially for only a week? This type of lifestyle is best suited for those who are OK with living on the move and know their destinations... not those who roll in to camp grounds after dark and expect to live an urban lifestyle on four wheels. The article mischaracterizes van lifers.

[rich_sasha]

In fairness it is advertised as basically great for anyone. If you have it all and live in the city, the next best thing is to live in a van.

I read this article in contrast to that idea peddled by countless Instagram snaps.

[tommiegannert]

A version of Big Brother? Put volunteers in an awkward position, then make big headlines about how awkward it felt. (Then profit from the attention.)