In a country with nearly 90 per cent home ownership, even renting is considered unusual by some Singaporeans – but what about living in a van instead? This week, we talked to a couple who live in a van in the US and took a year-long road trip in it. Here’s their fascinating story:

Why live in a van?

For Gracia and Yee Jia, they had the itch to travel around the world:  “We got tired of chasing the Singaporean dream of materialism and bored of the confines of meritocracy. Coupled with our desire to travel the world, taking the leap of faith into van life was the happiest choice we have ever made.” They found that living in a van provides the “comforts of home, wherever you go.” It’s also provided the opportunity for some unusual adventures: “We had quite a few interesting experiences from living in a van,...