In recent years, the idea of van life — voluntarily using a van as one’s primary abode — has become more popular, with those who’ve chosen it sharing their adventures on social platforms and giving people a glimpse into their world. But, as with most social media, the highlight reel is only half the story. @briannamadia lived out of her van, Bertha, for years, spending most of her time in the Utah desert. She shared some of those lessons with USA TODAY’s Eve Chen, offering words of encouragement and caution on van life. Read the full story from @peetsgirl at the link in our bio for Madia’s clear-eyed account of van life, its joys and its challenges.