A Van Life Manual

Living in a Van for Beginners

The van life movement gained quite some popularity over the last few years.

You only need to spend a few minutes on social media looking at dreamy images of vans parked in incredible locations.

While it’s not all quite the lifestyle Instagram stories would have you believe, van life is a simplistic way of life we’ve embraced.

What is van life?

The term “van life” is pretty on-trend thanks to the social media movement. 

Some people refer to van life as something they do at weekends.

Van Living Costs

Over the past 2 years, our daily spend has averaged a little under £45 per day. This includes every penny we’ve spent (except a little 3-week trip to Antarctica). 

Pros and Cons of Van Life

Social media images may have you believe living out of a van is a stress-free lifestyle.

Often it is but there are times when this is far from the truth.

Is Van Life for You? 

If you need structure, certainty and plush carpets underfoot, van life may not be the long-term lifestyle for you.

If you’re thinking of living in a van, this guide provides all the information you need to help make the decision and get started. Swipe up to learn more!