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I’m 18 and am travelling the world in a battered VW van that’s three times older than me
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I’m 18 and am travelling the world in a battered VW van that’s three times older than me

Published January 22, 2024
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By Alanah Khosla For Mailonline

Published: 07:51 EST, 21 January 2024 | Updated: 08:15 EST, 21 January 2024

A teenager has kicked the idea of a 9-to-5 job or college to the kerb – to travel the world in an old van.

Jon Purcell, 18, believed to be from the US, has been travelling for a little over a year and is currently working his way down the Californian coast.

The nomad resides in an old Volkswagen van that is 54 years old, three times Jon’s age.

Despite the often unglamorous way of life, Jon has no regrets because of all the ‘crazy’ locations he’s found himself in, from beaches to forests and waterfalls.

Since taking the plunge, the eighteen-year-old has tracked his travels on TikTok and racked up millions of views with social media users keen to learn about his unconventional lifestyle.

Tune in, drop out: 18-year-old Jon Purcell decided to live life on the road in a Volkswagen van that is three times his age (pictured) 

Taking to TikTok, Jon explained his current living situation. He said: ‘I’m 18 years old and I live in a van that’s three times older than me.

‘So, this is my 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon, but I personally call it home.’

Jon welcomed viewers into his van, which featured humble interiors made of a bed and a small seating area.

‘My favourite thing about living on the road is being able to wake up in crazy places,’ he continued.

Jon also acknowledged the downsides to life on the road, primarily the countless times his van has broken down.

The content creator (pictured) is currently travelling down the Californian coast  and is sharing his experiences on TikTok

The content creator (pictured) is currently travelling down the Californian coast  and is sharing his experiences on TikTok

The content creator concluded the introductory clip with a montage of stunning scenery from his travels down the Californian coast.

Elsewhere, the content creator has travelled across Europe and stayed by the Alps.

Jon also shared footage of his van underneath the glowing northern lights with his 800 thousand followers.

Before travelling to California, Jon stayed at Mount Rainer National Park in Washington for three weeks, a location he described as his ‘favourite place on earth’.

The user has developed a loyal fan base marvelling at his life on the road, creating a stream of revenue to fund his lifestyle. 

Thousands took to the comment section to share their thoughts on his video.

One said: ‘Now this is LIVING.’

A second added: ‘I can’t wait to live this life.’

Social media users took to the comment section of Jon's video to share their thoughts, and many were impressed

Social media users took to the comment section of Jon’s video to share their thoughts, and many were impressed 

A third wrote: ‘Can’t wait to do this in life.’

A fourth said: ‘This has been my dream since I was like five.’

A different person chimed in and said: ‘I want life to be this simple.’

Another added: ‘I did that when I was 20, 27 years ago. best thing I’ve ever done.’

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