Will Smith, Kristen Bell and Justin Bieber; Top celebrities whose RV-style wanderlust is inspiring a new generation of travelers

Everyone wants to save enough money to travel the world, or at least their country, and see all the different things that nature has to offer. A-list celebrities don’t have to dream of that, though; They just do, and so are a growing number of social media entrepreneurs and influencers who have made travel a part of their business.

The result? More and more people are being inspired to travel more and live mobile lives, and why shouldn’t they? Social media influencer Casey Iola addresses this. “There’s only one reason more people aren’t getting on an RV or a plane and traveling more, and that reason is because of their work. If there’s one thing the pandemic has changed, it’s attitudes towards work; More and more people are realizing that work is not everything.”

“More and more people want flexible working hours, and more and more people are starting online businesses and giving themselves the freedom to work on the go. Once travel restrictions were lifted, every celeb seemed to be out and about. Now everyone wants to be able to do that, and that’s a great thing.”

Iola is an Instagram influencer and self-proclaimed digital nomad. Born in South Africa, Australia has spent the last seven years traveling the world visiting more than 46 countries and living in 5. She currently uses her platform to advocate for travel and coach social media entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to become financially independent from the rat race to achieve their travel dreams.

Like many of the celebrities featured in this article, Iola has converted her Mercedes Sprinter into a home on wheels and has traveled across Australia building her business.

Will Smith

The star of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air might also be the prince of mobile homes; his $2.5 million RV is a marvel and has graced the sets of many iconic films, including Men In Black 3. While many celebrities rent their RVs, Smith bought his so he could take his family to different locations between films could drive.

Nicknamed “The Heat,” the 30-ton RV occupies 1,200 square feet and features a $25,000 bathroom with steam showers, two 5-ton air conditioners and an upstairs lounge area. It is perhaps the only known two-story camper van.

Will Smith’s schedule means he already has to travel a lot, but travel for work and leisure aren’t quite the same, which is why Smith’s RV has been known to pop up in some iconic locations between films.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

The couple began dating back in 2007, married in 2013, and have grown stronger as a family over the years with their two daughters, Lincoln and Delta.

Unlike Will Smith, the couple have traveled in more typical RVs over the years, but after over a decade of waiting, Dax recently spoke of buying his own “real bus,” a luxury RV designed to make their trips even more enjoyable .

Bell and Shepard are no strangers to travel, often showing up at different times with family members in different countries. However, the couple is also known for their campervan lifestyle, which they have maintained for over a decade. The couple have been traveling for years and have become RV pros, Shepard’s Forbes interview reveals. According to Bell, the couple often went on 40-person RV trips with a truckload of family and friends.

“If you travel frequently with people you love, you can mend relationships. Every relationship, friendship and marriage needs to experience new things and new places together.” Iola said.

Justin and Hailey Bieber

There’s also the Bieber family road trip that Justin and Hailey took in the middle of the pandemic. With millions of fans following their travels on Instagram, the couple stopped at some exciting places en route to their final destination; Utah.

Justin and Hailey’s $1 million RV is definitely a luxury vehicle with underfloor heating, an indoor sauna, and three flat-screen TVs that add to the excitement of their trip. It wasn’t her first road trip in recent years either.

An inspired generation of travelers

According to the New York Post, the RV industry is booming like never before. In 2021, pandemic-weary Americans seemed to be turning to the RV lifestyle in record numbers as restrictions began to be lifted. The report claims that more recreational vehicles were being produced and delivered to dealers in October 2021 than ever before, and this trend has not abated; In fact, it has become a habit.

The RV Industry Association claims that 72 million Americans are planning to motorhome this year alone. Overall, the US is witnessing an unusual number of RVs popping up in cities and counties.

Iola, who has spent most of this decade traveling and working around the world, has seen firsthand the impact travel has on people. “The ability to unplug and reconnect with nature while being self-contained and having the flexibility to easily change plans is just so relaxing.”

“Our world is designed to lock us into one place and one job, but it’s great to see more and more people forcing their way out. Travel has always been one of the biggest secrets to how celebrities stay refreshed and inspired, and it’s great to see more people enjoying the privilege.”

Digital nomads are quickly becoming the norm, and it’s clear why. As work cultures change, remote work is becoming increasingly commonplace, and this trend is expected to increase in the coming years.