Just like all trends that make their way to the Holy Land, skoolies have hit the roads of Israel as well
You can spot these vehicles in cities all over the US today, and they’re not just for antisocial misfits or free spirited nonconformists.
They’re called “skoolies,” school buses converted into a living space for singles, couples, and even families with children — those who can’t afford to buy a home, don’t want to pay rent, or just want the freedom of being constantly mobile.
And just like all trends that make their way to the Holy Land, skoolies have hit the roads of Israel as well.
With skyrocketing housing prices that make even buying something small or renting on the periphery impossible for many, some citizens have packed up their few belongings and moved into protest tents — while others have taken to the streets in another way.
From the outside, they look like old buses. But inside, the seats have been removed and replaced with walls, cabinets, home furnishings and appliances. The roof has been fitted with solar panels to provide electricity, and there’s even a composting chemical toilet and fresh water tank for cooking and a very quick water-conserving shower.
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