From Car to Camper: My Kia Soul Journey (Start Here)
A complete overview of every blog post — the build, the journey, and everything I learned along the way.
All I knew was that I had a deep craving for freedom and van life was just calling me. I didn’t wait for the perfect van or perfect timing. One day, I looked at my Kia Soul and thought,
“Yeah… I could probably sleep in that.”
So I did.
And what started as a scrappy little build turned into a cross-country journey that was full of new experiences and a whole lot of unexpected self-discovery.
I’m kicking off new blog with this series — because honestly, there’s no better place to begin. — at the moment everything shifted and the adventure began.
I had no blueprint, no big build budget, no clue what I was doing lol. But what I did have was a craving for freedom, a desire to reconnect with nature, and a Kia Soul that was fantastic on gas.
This post is your one-stop hub for the full series — the behind-the-scenes of the build, the solo travel stories, the small-space hacks, and the not-so-glamorous realities of car camping. It’s all here and ready for you to binge like your favorite TV show..
The Micro Camper Series — Table of Contents:
Why My Kia Soul and what inspired it all (renting a camper van and having my first real solo adventure in Colorado)
The DIY Build: How I Turned My Car Into a Camper in less than 10 days
How to make DIY sun reflectors for your car
Storage hacks for small spaces
My route: everywhere I went and everywhere i slept
How I still was able to work my 9-5 job while roadtripping across country
My top 10 items I traveled with
The Things Nobody Tells You About Sleeping in a Car
How I Stayed Safe Sleeping Solo on the Road” — tips + reflections on safety as a solo female traveler
Inside My Kia Soul: A Cozy Tour of My Setup” — could include photos or even a YouTube link if you film it
What I Learned, What I’d Do Differently, and Why I’d 100% Do It Again
