Now Is the Time

A Van Life Road Trip

By: Andrew Singer

Narrated by: Andrew Singer

Lovestruck and newly unemployed, Andrew Singer cashes in his savings to investigate a key question: Is #vanlife as awesome as it looks? After all, what could go wrong when two millennials—who have never used a saw before—attempt to convert a plumber’s van into a tiny home-on-wheels?

On this 13,000-mile road trip across the vast American West, Andrew and his partner Sarah battle pest infestations, escape wildfires, and have a portable toilet test every relationship boundary imaginable. Meanwhile, exploring national parks and run-ins with colorful characters make for a transformative journey. Yet, to live the life he’s always dreamed of, Andrew needs to shed more than his belongings—he has to unpack the baggage of a complicated past.

Buckle up for this hilarious and inspirational travel memoir that takes us inside the soul of a man who finds love and home through minimalism and healing. Featuring America’s most stunning natural marvels, Now Is the Time reminds us to stop scrolling and start living.

©2025 Andrew Singer (P)2025 Andrew Singer

Humor and honesty

My favorites: 1. The story of buying the van from Rudy and his choosing them to be its’ next caretakers were so touching.
2. Andrew’s love story with Sarah, especially graduating from the “Friend Zone” were hilarious!
3. Andrew’s naked honesty about his addiction and panic attacks were so inspiring and hopeful.
4. The beauty they saw in our public lands was so healing.

Power of now

A wonderful story of two people with tough pasts, that find each other and build their connection by taking risks. A wonderful authentic story filled with lessons applicable to anyone, even if you don’t want to sell everything and live in a van. Very much enjoyed this book.

Very well told story, honest and profound.

I found this story inspiring to me personally, very well written and narrated. A must read if you’ve considered trying the road less traveled.