Hey, my name is Ben. I’m a fourth-year student at Bournemouth University. I have been living in my 1998 Ford Transit ‘Ronnie’ full time since September and living the dream! When people find out that I’m living in a van the size of a regular parking spot they often have a few questions. How did …
Having access to the internet while travelling in a van is incredibly important. It allows you to find places to stay, plan routes and stay connected to loved ones. Many van-lifers, like me, work online remotely, so having a fast reliable connection is a must. So how can you get online on the road? I …
If you’re planning on living, holidaying or travelling in your campervan in the UK you’re going to want to consider making sure you have heating. Whether you intend on living in it year round or even just holidaying during the summer months; temperatures can drop in the night and so campervan heating is a must. …
You see a lot of posts about things people wish they knew from living vanlife. Usually they are written by people who have spent 1-3 months in the summer holidaying around sunny climates. They talk about wishing they knew how freeing it would feel to travel in a van, how welcoming everyone is or how …
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One of the best parts of living and travelling in a van is the time it affords you to be able to read. You can while away hours with your sliding door open and your kettle boiling reading a good book; and what better to read about than vans. Whether you’re just starting out your …
The question on most people’s mind when they are thinking about starting their vanlife is how much does van life in the UK cost? Is it feasible to be able to live in the UK in your van? How much do I need to have to cover my expenses? In short the answers are, it …
There’s a whole bunch of challenges for everyone when it comes to living in a van. You’ve probably thought all about how to downsize your possessions, where you’re going to get water or how you’re going to be able to dispose of your recycling. However it might not be until you actually move into your …
