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Tools and Guidance for Life on the Move

In 2018, we quit our jobs, packed our stuff, and hopped on a plane to South America to buy a van. It was confusing, stressful, and one of the best decisions we ever made.

We know firsthand that transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re planning to hit the road in a van, setting sail, or crafting any life that allows you to travel more, we’ve been where you are.

With over six years of experience living on the move—traveling through five continents, calling three vans and a sailboat home, working remotely, building an online business, welcoming a baby along the way, and figuring out how to make it all work—we’ve learned some things along the way. We’re here to help you skip the trial-and-error and jumpstart your journey.

From practical tools like budgeting guides to 1:1 coaching sessions, our resources are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to make your dreams of adventure a reality. Whether you’re a family, a couple, or a solo adventurer, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Digital Products

Practical, easy-to-use resources to simplify your journey.

Budgeting Tools

Want to know how we’ve managed to stay on the road for over six years? Spoiler alert: it’s not luck, and it’s definitely not a bottomless bank account.

Our secret? Budgeting…

It might not seem exciting, but it’s empowering, and it’s honestly been the backbone of our nomadic lifestyle, helping us avoid financial stress while living out our wildest travel dreams.

When we started, we didn’t have jobs or any form of stable income. Kelli whipped up a simple spreadsheet to track every peso spent, and somehow, we made it work.

Fast forward a few years (and a lot of trial and error), and we’ve built a fairly sophisticated budgeting tool that’s helped us navigate foreign exchange rates, varying costs of living, and even big expenses like van conversions and buying a sail boat.

Now, we’re sharing it with you.

• Track and compare spending against goals automatically.
• Handle multiple currencies with real-time conversion rates.
• Create tailored budgets for different regions or countries.
• Plan major expenses like van conversions or sailboat maintenance.

A budget isn’t just about numbers—it’s a tool to give you the freedom to travel further and peace of mind on the road.

The Van Life Budgeting Tool

This is the Vanabond’s Van Life Budget Template. It is the budget tool we created and have been using since our first van trip in 2018.

It includes:

• A detailed guide to using the budget and tracker
• An income sheet to make sure your income exceeds your projected budget
• A weekly budget helps forecast your day-to-day costs like fuel, campsites, and groceries
• An annual budget helps forecast yearly expenses, including irregular and once-off costs like flights, van purchases, and insurance.
• An expense tracker to record your expenses and make sure you are coming in under budget
• A weekly tracker lets you know how you’re going against your weekly budget
• A van conversion budget to help cost out your own van conversion
• A van gear budget to help forecast the cost of purchasing gear for the van

✅ Who It’s For: Anyone preparing for van life or already on the road.
💸 Price: $5

*The Van Life Budgeting Tool runs in Google Sheets

Personal Budget Planning and Feedback

Is your financial situation holding you back from taking the plunge into a more nomadic lifestyle? Are you wondering if you can afford a life of travel?

Let us take the guesswork away.

Get personalized feedback and optimization strategies for your budget.

It Includes:

• Access to our budgeting tools
• Support setting up your budget correctly
• A detailed review of your current budget, identifying blind spots or overestimations.
• Suggestions for cost-saving strategies specific to your travel style or destinations.
• Help with long-term financial sustainability, such as building an emergency fund or managing income.
• A summary with actionable recommendations.

✅ Who It’s For: Anyone who sees finances as an obstacle to their travel dreams.
💸 Price: $50

Guides

Everything we wished we knew before we set out. We’ve tried to distill the most important lessons we’ve learned about life on the road into our detailed guides.

The Vanabond’s Road Map to Van Life

Everything you need to know about hitting the road in a van.

This complete guide to van life takes you from the planning stages of van life through to living life on the road.

From purchasing a van and designing your own conversion to finding campsites and cooking on the road and everything else you need to consider so you can live your best van life.

This 140 page guide is the perfect companion for anyone starting their very own van life adventure.

• A step by step guide to take you from dreaming of van life to living it.
• Insider tips on budgeting, choosing, converting and equipping a van as well as what to expect living on the road.
• Bundled with free access to the Van Life Budgeting Tool

✅ Who It’s For: Beginners and dreamers ready to hit the road.
💸 Price: $9

Coaching Services

Imagining a life at sea but not sure where to start? Feeling stuck on your van life journey? Or are you ready to become a digital nomad but unsure how to get going?

Let us help you take the leap with our new Voxer Coaching Sessions!

Whether you’re dreaming of van life, sail life, or digital nomad living, we’ll work together to:

• Create a customized plan to transition into a new nomadic lifestyle.
• Tackle common obstacles like finances, family adjustments, or travel logistics.
• Build confidence and excitement to embrace your next adventure.
• Answer your burning questions about nomad, van life, or sail life aspirations.

✅ Who It’s For:
Families, couples, or individuals ready to embrace adventure and live life on their own terms.

📅 How It Works:

• Book a 1-day coaching session ($150) for focused guidance.
• Or, choose a 1-week coaching package ($500) for in-depth support.
• Communicate via Voxer (voice or text) throughout your coaching period.
• Receive actionable advice, resources, and a personalized action plan tailored to your journey.

Let’s tackle the roadblocks holding you back and get you closer to living your dream—whether it’s on the road, at sea, or around the globe!

Why Work With Us?

We’ve lived the dream, and we know that it’s not always smooth sailing and that the hardest part is getting started.

Since 2018, we’ve traveled full-time in vans, sailboats, planes, trains and automobiles—exploring around the world. From first-time sailors to seasoned van lifers, we’ve helped others create a lifestyle filled with freedom, adventure, and connection.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore our digital products or book a coaching session today.

Have questions? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message at thevanabonds(at)thevanabondtales.com