Diana, 31, from Toledo, known on Instagram as @soyailenx, gave up renting an apartment a year ago and moved into a 12 m² camper van to become a digital nomad. She works from the road and pays no rent, water, or electricity. She has over 67,000 followers on Instagram.
According to Insee, housing accounts for 28.5% of French household spending, and the average rent in the country is 671 euros (per Se Loger, in January 2026). Diana admits that living in 12 m² requires organization: she must monitor water levels, find parking spots, and get electricity from batteries or solar panels. She also notes that a fully equipped camper is expensive, but her main goal was freedom of movement. She advises newcomers to rent a camper or van for a few days first to test the lifestyle.
Diana emphasizes that her decision is not only about saving money: the main motivation is freedom of movement. She warns that this lifestyle requires planning and is not suitable for everyone.