My vanlife blog all about sharing my Promaster van conversion and small living. What I love the best and what I would like to change.
The van lifestyle has grown in popularity over the past decade, becoming a significant cultural movement. It is diverse including solo travellers, couples, families and digital nomads who work remotely from their vans. I am a solo digital nomad. The popularity of vanlife is a broader cultural shift towards minimalism, sustainability and alternative living arrangements. […]
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There are definitely some van life frustrations that you will need to learn to deal with when living and travelling in a van or small RV. Here I discuss the top 10 frustrations and how I have triumphed over them. 1.Limited Space: Adjusting to the restricted living area can be challenging, leading to van
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I hear from people wanting to travel but van life fears keep them from fullfulling their dream. Here are the top 10 fears that people have and how I have overcome them. 1. Mechanical Breakdowns: Fear of the van breaking down in a remote area, leading to being stranded or facing costly repairs. These can
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My top 10 van life essentials when planning your next adventure. 1. Reliable Sleeping Setup: This could be a comfortable mattress, sleeping bag, or hammock, depending on your preference and space available. I chose to have my bed built across the back of the van as I am 5 foot 2 inches and am able
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Is a vanlife homebase necessary? Vanlife is a popular choice for those wanting a sense of adventure and freedom. There are many advantages to having a home base while living a nomadic lifestyle. For me I love to come back to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I have lived in this area for most of my
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Van life budgeting effectively requires careful planning and consideration of various expenses. Here’s a guide to help you budget for your vanlife adventure: 1. Calculate Your Expenses Start by listing all your potential expenses, including vehicle purchase or rental, fuel, insurance, maintenance, food, camping fees, entertainment, and miscellaneous costs. Even though vanlife is promoted to
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Here is my list of the top 10 roadtrip accessories I have used while travelling and living fulltime in my van. Hearing horror stories of older vans breaking down with huge costs to fix it made finding a newer van my prioity when starting my vanlife travel journey. Not being mechancially inclined I felt having
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Free camping etiquette starts with having respect for the enviroment you are in and the people around you. I travel on a budget and want to keep this kind of camping option available to me and others. Knowing and respecting the rules of these areas is important. I don’t often have fires, I keep my
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Adventure is out there whether you are a planner or a spur of the moment kind of traveller. I do a tiny bit of planning but prefer the spontaneity this lifestyle offers me. Everyone’s idea on how to travel is so very personal. What I find interesting would probably not appeal to someone else and
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Van life gifts ideas for your nomadic family and friends. What do you buy for a person who is travelling and who lives in a tiny space? When living in a small space like a van or RV something that is useful or needed is always the best gift option. In my experience when
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