Condensation and moisture in a van can lead to poor health, mould and even rust if not managed well. Waking up on a cold morning with condensation running down your windows and clinging to every cold surface is no fun. And if you live in a van full-time or spend long periods in cold climates, …
The best van life hacks, tips and tricks make living on the road much easier and more comfortable too. The notion of living in a van can seem daunting, claustrophobic and even stressful. Living in a confined space brings all sorts of challenges to daily life. We’ve been living in our travelling van full time …
One of the major benefits of living in a van and campervan travels is the opportunity to get off grid. Escaping the beaten path, finding solitude in the wilderness or a private sunrise all from the comfort of your own campervan. And best of all – it’s probably completely free! Wild camping is our preferred …
One of the major decisions when planning a camper van conversion, is whether to install a shower or not. There’s plenty of ways to maintain personal hygiene on the road without a shower so they’re not essential. Take a look at our van life hacks for more advice too. If you do want a shower …
Should you have a campervan with a toilet or without? Many van dwellers adapt to living in a van without an onboard toilet. Others wouldn’t leave their drive without a fitted toilet. Whether you want a full size bathroom, an emergency use only solution or something in between boils down to the size of your …
How much does van life cost? How can you afford to live in a van and travel? Is living in a van expensive? 3 questions we’re often asked. There isn’t a straight answer. At least not one that applies to all van lifers. It’s a bit like asking how much does it cost to live …
Isn’t it funny how people generally shy away from discussing toiletry habits? The portable camping toilet is perhaps even more of a taboo subject given we need to empty them ourselves. So do you know how to empty a portable camping toilet? Maybe how to guides are appropriate. Observing people’s behaviours as they go about …
If you’ve read a few of our travel posts, you’ve probably heard us mention the mobile app, iOverlander. So we figured it was time to publish this post giving you everything you need to know about it, from what it is, how we use is almost every day, how to use it offline and how …
Choosing a travel insurance provider can seem like a daunting task. I mean where do you start and what do you look for? Not all insurance providers offer the right type of cover for you. Long term travel is exciting. Insurance is boring. But buying a travel insurance policy is critical for every adventure. Choosing …
One challenge of living in a van is making sure we eat well so we need a well-equipped kitchen to prepare and cook our meals. With limited space indoors, having compact and practical kitchen accessories makes life easier, more organised and minimises storage space needed. Living in a van has its challenges but with a …
Overlanding is broadly accepted as self reliant, vehicle dependant travel where the emphasis is more on the journey than the destination. Typically, accommodation is camping. Often, though not always, overland vehicles are off road capable. Overland trips have a tendency to last months, if not years. Overlanding, for us at least, has become a way …
Cargo ship travel isn’t a common mode of transport for getting around the world these days, not for passengers at least. Our camper van Baloo had to sail across the Atlantic to be our home on our South American adventure. Rather than let her travel alone, we decided to join her. I know it sounds …
