Is living in a van expensive? Is it cheaper than living in a house? How much do you spend on fuel? Those are all questions that I get asked fairly often and to which (until now) I didn't really have an answer. Traveling in a van can be as expensive and as cheap as … Continue reading How much do I SPEND In a month? Life in a Van
Category: Vanlife
My thoughts on OSPREY Atmos 50 Rucksack - Review
Are you ready for the best rucksack modeling your eyes have ever seen? As you might have noticed, I LOVE being outdoors. The more I travel around, the longer I realize how important being out breathing fresh air is for my wellbeing. I have said it in the past and I'll say it again: the … Continue reading My thoughts on OSPREY Atmos 50 Rucksack - Review
My favorite 5 VAN channels
I don't watch TV, I rarely go to the cinema and don't have Netflix. All the video content I watch is from Youtube and OH DEAR, I am so grateful for it. I learned everything I know on vans from Youtube channels, finding reassurance and inspiration when the idea of living in a van was … Continue reading My favorite 5 VAN channels
6 Van Must Haves | Items I couldn’t live without
As you might have guessed, space in the van isn't very abundant. In Pam, every little gap, slot and corner is jammed with stuff. Every thing I keep in the van has a purpose. Ok ok, maybe not the cacti, the fake pretty flowers or the seashells I keep collecting on Scottish beaches, but well … Continue reading 6 Van Must Haves | Items I couldn’t live without
Installing a Dometic Hob and Sink combination
Other than my bed, the kitchen is probably my favorite part of the van. On my first build I only had a two burner hob and no sink, which made cooking and washing dishes quite tricky. As I 95% of the times cook my meals, I wanted to have a little more freedom on what … Continue reading Installing a Dometic Hob and Sink combination
5 things you should know BEFORE converting your van
Are you looking into converting your own van? Here are 5 things you should know before taking the big step. 1. YOU MIGHT END UP SPENDING MORE THAN YOU THINK Unless you've already budgeted every single material of your conversion, your project might cost you more than you initially thought. Camper van specific material can … Continue reading 5 things you should know BEFORE converting your van
Installing the van roof - Build 2
For my second van build I decided to remove the carpeted plywood roof and replace it with a plain wooden one. The reasons for this were two: I like wood. I hate carpet. Don't get me wrong, carpeting is great for insulation but If you are traveling with a very hairy dog it's just a … Continue reading Installing the van roof - Build 2
How to install a Fantastic Fan in your van
Last summer I found myself in a parking spot in Nice angry, sweaty and incapable to sleep. Although it was quite a cool night, the van had accumulated all the heat during the day and it just felt like we were slowly getting cooked. Despite all windows being slightly open to leave some air in, … Continue reading How to install a Fantastic Fan in your van
How to: get Internet on the road
Internet while traveling. Tricky business. Having Internet connection is now a little luxury we are all used to have and sometimes give for granted. Living small does teach you to appreciate the smallest things and does no exception with Internet connection. Having access to the web is incredibly useful if you are planning to stay … Continue reading How to: get Internet on the road
12 commandments of overnight parking
Here are 12 of van life unwritten rules for a peaceful, trouble-less and civil overnight stay. As I mentioned on my "5 tips to find "wild" parking spots blog , van dwelling seem to be rising in popularity and is attracting lots of people interested in a more simple and practical way to live and … Continue reading 12 commandments of overnight parking