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We Quit Our Jobs, Built A Tiny House On Wheels And Hit The Road
Two years ago my partner, Guillaume, and I were both burdened by high rent, a multitude of belongings, college debt and careers that allowed us to maintain that lifestyle. I was beginning to believe I’d never be able to pursue my passion for writing and Guillaume felt the same way about his photography. Then we came across tiny houses. These artistically designed tiny dwellings inspired us to upend our lives and pursue our dreams. We came up with a game plan: 1) Build a tiny home, 2) Travel around North America for one year, and 3) Create a travel journalism portfolio about alternative lifestyles. He’d photograph. I’d write.
We began our tiny house build with zero construction experience and a “we’ll learn as we go” attitude. What we didn’t realize was that we weren’t just building a home, we were also challenging ourselves to rethink the idea of “home” altogether. After dozens of mistakes, life lessons and a brutal downsize, we hit the road with our one-of-a-kind tiny house on wheels!
Six months and 10,000 miles later, our tiny abode has taken us on a wild adventure. Along the way, we’ve met numerous like-minded people who build and reside in small structures such as: tiny homes, tree houses, yurts, homemade house boats, etc. Guillaume photographs these alternative lifestyle pioneers in their innovative dwellings, while I write down their stories.
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Two years ago we were burdened by high rent, a multitude of belongings, college debt and careers
I was beginning to believe I’d never be able to pursue my passion for writing… but then we came across tiny houses!
We came up with a game plan: 1) Build a tiny home, 2) Travel around North America for one year, and 3) Create a travel journalism portfolio
We began our tiny house build with zero construction experience and a “we’ll learn as we go” attitude
What we didn’t realize was that we weren’t just building a home, we were also challenging ourselves to rethink the idea of “home” altogether
After dozens of mistakes, life lessons and a brutal downsize, we hit the road with our one-of-a-kind tiny house on wheels!
Six months and 10,000 miles later, our tiny abode has taken us on a wild adventure
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DebbiePatterson 9 years ago
Every time I read about these tiny homes it makes me yearn for the open road!!
AuliaVriconella 9 years ago
where the bathroom? and how to supply water for bath,etc. energy for lamp etc?
BoredPandaCancer 9 years ago
Here is their website and what they did with the plumbing. Your Welcome ;)
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BoredPandaCancer 9 years ago
From the looks of this it looks like a great place to live. I need this when I come out of my shell.
SharmynMcgraw 9 years ago
Looks like it's been worth the sacrifices. Looks amazing and meaningful.
SharonJHackney 9 years ago
Wondering how much it cost you to park the 'small house' whenever you went in for a night's rest or more?
JennaSpesard (Post author) 9 years ago
Good point! Next time. In the meantime, you can check out our website which has the details - www.tinyhousegiantjourney.com
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GinaMessina 9 years ago
Where did you buy the ottomans? I live in a travel trailer and would like to build a couch like the one you built.
SarahCorreia(APositiveBeginning) 9 years ago
if you ever wanted to travel abroad, how would you arrange that?
SarahCorreia(APositiveBeginning) 9 years ago
if you ever wanted to go on vacation, how would you make sure your home was secure? Would you leave it at a relatives or lock it up in storage? I very well plan on doing this as every day I'm more eager to live with nature and become a minimalist. I know with some saved up money and the right resources this can be done. Thank you for the share and I cannot wait to have my mini mobile home :)
HannaElQasem 9 years ago
it actually a pretty good old idea !,i saw it on an egyptian movie from the 1980's but their problem was that they couldn't afford a house
AlejandraSandoval 9 years ago
This is totally amazing! It warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. #lifegoals
JudithMeighan 9 years ago
This is awesome! Wish I had the courage to do something like this. Your home is so inviting inside and cosy! What terrific views!!
NormanConstantine 9 years ago
Wow. A long time ago when I thought I was a good chess player ( I am not bad) I dreamed of going around the country like this playing chess.
KarenRiner 9 years ago
AWESOME!! I want to read about this lifestyle change!!! We are in our 60s, retired & ready!!
SherryFoulk 9 years ago
Absolutely amazing pictures, story, and of course house. Love the decor!!! Thanks so much, sharing this with my fb friends!! Happy Trails!!
FrankBasta 9 years ago
Love your adventure.I would like to build one in Maine. So I can do my work.
TerrieGilland 9 years ago
I'm curious, what are the advantages of this vs. a camper? Aside from the cute factor.
SandieChetcuti 9 years ago
What a fab space well done looks like you had fun along the way, my husband Frank and I have retired now bought an RV and travelling Europe
HarmlessHamster 9 years ago
So this is what rich people do with their money - travel around instead of helping people...
Frecklebuddy 9 years ago
Make sure not go on the I-10 out of Louisiana because it's really bumpy and I wouldn't want thaf awesome house to break! :)
FidgeFodge 9 years ago
After watching Tiny House Doc on Netflix, I looked into this. Seems impossible in Canada due to all the bylaws. Boo hoo.
FidgeFodge 9 years ago
I would love this. But there are so many bylaws in Canada and it would be very difficult to do this here. Boo Hoo.
EvaKlevska 9 years ago
I remember hearing about a great depression when an entire nation was forced to live in their T-Fords. Wasn't anything much romantic there..
JennaSpesard (Post author) 9 years ago
A camper would have been fine for travel, but we were looking for an alternative lifestyle home. We built the home to match our personality.
Load More Replies... DebbiePatterson 9 years ago
Every time I read about these tiny homes it makes me yearn for the open road!!
AuliaVriconella 9 years ago
where the bathroom? and how to supply water for bath,etc. energy for lamp etc?
BoredPandaCancer 9 years ago
Here is their website and what they did with the plumbing. Your Welcome ;)
Load More Replies... BoredPandaCancer 9 years ago
From the looks of this it looks like a great place to live. I need this when I come out of my shell.
SharmynMcgraw 9 years ago
Looks like it's been worth the sacrifices. Looks amazing and meaningful.
SharonJHackney 9 years ago
Wondering how much it cost you to park the 'small house' whenever you went in for a night's rest or more?
JennaSpesard (Post author) 9 years ago
Good point! Next time. In the meantime, you can check out our website which has the details - www.tinyhousegiantjourney.com
Load More Replies... GinaMessina 9 years ago
Where did you buy the ottomans? I live in a travel trailer and would like to build a couch like the one you built.
SarahCorreia(APositiveBeginning) 9 years ago
if you ever wanted to travel abroad, how would you arrange that?
SarahCorreia(APositiveBeginning) 9 years ago
if you ever wanted to go on vacation, how would you make sure your home was secure? Would you leave it at a relatives or lock it up in storage? I very well plan on doing this as every day I'm more eager to live with nature and become a minimalist. I know with some saved up money and the right resources this can be done. Thank you for the share and I cannot wait to have my mini mobile home :)
HannaElQasem 9 years ago
it actually a pretty good old idea !,i saw it on an egyptian movie from the 1980's but their problem was that they couldn't afford a house
AlejandraSandoval 9 years ago
This is totally amazing! It warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. #lifegoals
JudithMeighan 9 years ago
This is awesome! Wish I had the courage to do something like this. Your home is so inviting inside and cosy! What terrific views!!
NormanConstantine 9 years ago
Wow. A long time ago when I thought I was a good chess player ( I am not bad) I dreamed of going around the country like this playing chess.
KarenRiner 9 years ago
AWESOME!! I want to read about this lifestyle change!!! We are in our 60s, retired & ready!!
SherryFoulk 9 years ago
Absolutely amazing pictures, story, and of course house. Love the decor!!! Thanks so much, sharing this with my fb friends!! Happy Trails!!
FrankBasta 9 years ago
Love your adventure.I would like to build one in Maine. So I can do my work.
TerrieGilland 9 years ago
I'm curious, what are the advantages of this vs. a camper? Aside from the cute factor.
SandieChetcuti 9 years ago
What a fab space well done looks like you had fun along the way, my husband Frank and I have retired now bought an RV and travelling Europe
HarmlessHamster 9 years ago
So this is what rich people do with their money - travel around instead of helping people...
Frecklebuddy 9 years ago
Make sure not go on the I-10 out of Louisiana because it's really bumpy and I wouldn't want thaf awesome house to break! :)
FidgeFodge 9 years ago
After watching Tiny House Doc on Netflix, I looked into this. Seems impossible in Canada due to all the bylaws. Boo hoo.
FidgeFodge 9 years ago
I would love this. But there are so many bylaws in Canada and it would be very difficult to do this here. Boo Hoo.
EvaKlevska 9 years ago
I remember hearing about a great depression when an entire nation was forced to live in their T-Fords. Wasn't anything much romantic there..
JennaSpesard (Post author) 9 years ago
A camper would have been fine for travel, but we were looking for an alternative lifestyle home. We built the home to match our personality.
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