Episode 132: Natasha the Hotel Bus with Paul Aubert

“We want to bring a bit of entrepreneurship inside this travel. We want to do something that is a bit bigger than us. ”

— Paul Aubert

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Paul Aubert, a self-proclaimed Frenchie from Paris, France who now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is one of the founders of Noovo - a company that specializes in building high-end custom vans for van lifers.

Paul and his dedicated team of entrepreneurs have created a thriving business and it all started through a spirit of adventure and the bringing to life of Natasha, their legendary hotel bus that has traversed 16 countries, carrying 60 eager adventurers, covering 26,000 miles across the Americas.

Paul also discusses:

2:40 - What is Noovo
6:10 - Starlink and its impact on van lifers
9:20 - The creation of Natasha
14:45 - Starting this journey with no bus lined up
16:25 - What he experienced when he first picked up the bus
17:00 - Turning the bus into a hotel in 3 months
21:20 - His carefree attitude and how he developed it over the years
23:35 - Managing uncertainty
24:50 - The journey Natasha took through Central and South America
30:30 - Notable places and experiences along their journey
32:50 - The guest's experience on the bus
37:40 - The end of the trip
39:00 - How this adventure changed him
40:40 - How Noovo started
48:10 - Their custom-made vans
50:30 - The best way to learn more about their vans
51:40 - Advice for listeners who are inspired to follow their adventure spirit
53:50 - What it’s like being able to work with friends
57:00 - Where the name Natasha came from
57:30 - Who is going to play him in the Hollywood movie about his life

You can learn more about Paul and Noovo Vans by following them on Instagram @noovovans, YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin.

Be sure to check out their incredible vans for your next adventure on their website noovolife.com.

See below for photos Paul shared from his adventures.