Check Out Cafe Mogoo – A Great Place to Work!
Looking for the perfect late-night remote work spot in Los Angeles? Discover why this hidden gem in Koreatown is becoming the ultimate sanctuary for digital nomads.
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How to Change the Transmission Fluid in an Older RV – Operation Freedom Day 16
In this episode of Operation Freedom, a terrifying mechanical thump threatened to derail the dream. Here’s what happened when we thought our transmission was completely blown, and how you can survive your own RV mechanical emergencies.
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The Point of No Return: Why I’m Never Going Back | Operation Freedom – Day 15 (Part 1)
Stop feeding the Matrix. In our latest video, we break down the practical blueprints for escaping the rent trap through proven alternative living solutions. It’s time to reclaim your time, your money, and your freedom.
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Operation Freedom Day 1: Why I’m Never Giving Up My RV
Join us for Day 1 of Operation Freedom! After our adventures with Mountain Dreamer, we’re taking on a new challenge: an epic trip across Southern California to reclaim our financial freedom and escape the ‘matrix.’
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The Santa Cruz RV Wars: How Our Oppressive Economic System is Failing the Most Vulnerable
The Santa Cruz RV ordinance is a symptom of an oppressive economic system where wealthy homeowners prioritize real estate values over human lives, pushing vulnerable residents into a cycle of displacement.
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Operation Freedom: Escaping the Rent Trap in the Mountain Dreamer RV
Ready to leave the rent trap behind? Join us for Operation Freedom as we prepare the Mountain Dreamer RV for an epic Southern California journey focused on real independence.
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LA County Fair 2025 – Memorial Day Fun with Urban Nomads! 🎟️🌞
We spent Memorial Day weekend at the LA County Fair 2025 in Pomona—and it was a blast! From thrilling carnival rides to mouthwatering fair food and adorable farm animals, this family-friendly adventure has something for everyone. Come along as our nomadic crew dives into all the fun and games the fair has to offer!
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Off the Grid in LA – New Solar Panels! Adventures of Mountain Dreamer | Episode 25
Discover how we installed solar panels on our RV for a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle! Learn about the Renogy starter kits, installation tips, and our journey of turning a 30-year-old RV into a cozy home. Perfect for stealth camping in the city!
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Marina’s Demystified – Finding the Right Place for Your Boat
In my quest to understand the world of marinas, I recently visited one to unravel the mysteries surrounding boat living. As someone interested in alternative living options, I had considered the possibility of living on a boat or even purchasing one at a low cost. However, I soon discovered that there’s more to the boat life than meets the eye. In fact, it can be quite complex, especially when compared to the simplicity of RV living. If you’re exploring different options, starting with RV life might be the easiest choice. Purchasing an RV, even if it’s a fixer-upper, allows you the freedom to park it in various locations, whether on the street, in an RV park, or while traveling. With boats, the situation is different, as there are additional considerations to keep in mind, particularly when it comes to finding a place to moor your vessel.
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28-year-old filmmaker pays $700 per month to work and live in a renovated cargo van
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a nomad, just ask 28-year-old Trent Arant.
About four years ago, after a breakup, the filmmaker moved out of his house in Atlanta, Georgia, to hit the road with his dog, Millie. Since 2018, he has lived over 20 cities and visited over 20 U.S. states, all while living and working as a full-time independent contractor from his van.
“Van life has really put life into perspective for me,” Arant tells CNBC Make It. “Being able to travel around the country and experience all these unique people and unique places … I’m forced to go out of my element and experience things I wouldn’t normally experience.”
The freedom that comes with being on the road is equal parts thrilling and lonesome, he says.
“Living in a van is not as glamorous as it seems on social media,” Arant says. “It’s fun and adventurous, and I feel like I’m living life right now, but I do feel homeless sometimes. I don’t necessarily feel like I belong anywhere.”
It isn’t exactly a freewheeling, zero commitment lifestyle, either. Arant only pays about $700 in monthly payments for his tricked out a 2020 RAM ProMaster Van, but he spent almost $10,000 on renovations to make the recreational vehicle a home.
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