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

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

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

5 tips to find “wild” parking spots

Waking up with the sound of the birds singing, the wind shaking the tree leaves and maybe even a gurgling stream. Heaven right? I bet that when you think of traveling in a van, this is the kind of scenario you're imagining. Here you will find some tips on how to find great "wild" parking … Continue reading 5 tips to find “wild” parking spots

8 tips to find urban parking spots

Before we start our journey into the wonders of parking hunting I thought a little disclaimer is needed: I am BAD at organizing my journeys and on planning my parking spots. Like REAL bad. I more often than not leave things last minute and improvise. The Kangoo is tiny and really does not look like … Continue reading 8 tips to find urban parking spots

How to: stay safe while traveling in a van

This is a question I get asked often, and rightly so. After all, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs safety is one of our main needs, second only to our physiological needs (food, water, sleep etc). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPXUJeyVbjg So, how does one stay safe while traveling and sleeping on a vehicle? This blog post is obviously … Continue reading How to: stay safe while traveling in a van

How to: make money on the road

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0piX__UR1k This is the question I receive more often: how on earth do I manage to make money on the move? Many assume that one must be rich, have rich parents funding the travels, have a sugar daddy or win the lottery to afford such a lifestyle. Well, let me tell you, they couldn’t be … Continue reading How to: make money on the road

How to: shower while travelling in a van

So, this is probably one of the most frequently asked question: how can you travel without having your B.O. your announcing your arrival? Well, let me start by saying one thing: if you are an hygiene freak that showers twice a day using dozens of beauty products, van life might not be for you. Things get … Continue reading How to: shower while travelling in a van