• skoolie school bus conversion bus or rv
    Skoolie,  Travel

    What is a Skoolie?

    Jan 11, 2019 So, you wanna know what this “trendy” new word is you’ve been hearing lately is?  A quick Google search returns that a Skoolie is a School Bus that has been converted into an RV (recreational vehicle). And while it’s neither new or trendy, it is picking up quite some traction these days.  Let’s explore a bit deeper. What is a Skoolie? Skoolie Requirements A Skoolie is a School Bus converted into an RV.  What that means is going to look different to everyone, just as everyone’s house/apartment/living space looks different.  This is also going to be defined by the law in the state/area you live.  Every state…

  • skoolie school bus conversion bus or rv
    Skoolie,  Travel

    School Bus or RV | Why We Bought a Bus

    You might be a bit confused at this point, so if you have no idea why someone would say School Bus and RV in the same sentence, go check out my other post What is a Skoolie? first.  Now that we’re on [relatively] the same page, let’s get into it.  Naturally, when I tell people my big dream, they respond with “But, why a school bus?  And why do you want to travel?  Shouldn’t you wait until the kids are older and you retire (aka are almost too old to hike/explore/enjoy life and give up the most precious years with my babies which would be an amazing learning experience and…

  • skoolie - bus or rv why did we pick a schoolbus?
    Skoolie,  Travel

    Bus or RV?

    Bus or RV – Why a Bus? You might be a bit confused at this point, so if you have no idea why someone would say School Bus and RV in the same sentence, go check out my other post What is a Skoolie? first.  Now that we’re on [relatively] the same page, let’s get into it.  Naturally, when I tell people my big dream, they respond with “But, why a school bus?  And why do you want to travel?  Shouldn’t you wait until the kids are older and you retire (aka are almost too old to hike/explore/enjoy)?” and while I can’t pinpoint the exact attraction or calling, here’s my…