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A Journalist's Search for Meaning at the Guitar Hotel
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02:47 - 11:17 (08:30)

The author discusses her experience living in a camper van in California in pursuit of the "van life" aesthetic, before traveling to Florida to investigate the symbolism of the guitar-shaped hotel as assigned by her editor.

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A writer documents their week-long experience living in a converted camper van as a part of the trending Instagram aesthetic known as "#VanLife," exploring the appeal of mobile living arrangements among younger generations.
02:47 - 07:31 (04:43)
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#VanLife
Summary

A writer documents their week-long experience living in a converted camper van as a part of the trending Instagram aesthetic known as "#VanLife," exploring the appeal of mobile living arrangements among younger generations.

Chapter
A Journalist's Search for Meaning at the Guitar Hotel
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn’t Pretty.’
Podcast
The Daily
This article explores the appeal of van life, with accounts of vanlifers enjoying scenic, unpopulated areas and the financial cost of owning a custom camper van.
07:31 - 11:17 (03:46)
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Van Life
Summary

This article explores the appeal of van life, with accounts of vanlifers enjoying scenic, unpopulated areas and the financial cost of owning a custom camper van.

Chapter
A Journalist's Search for Meaning at the Guitar Hotel
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn’t Pretty.’
Podcast
The Daily