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Jun 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

It's been over a year since I last wrote here. It's crazy to think how much has happened in that period, how much I could have shared about this chapter of our lives. There are many reasons why I haven't. Time. Work. General lack of motivation. All the usual ways life...

Realities of Winter Vanlife in Europe

Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized, Vanlife

These last few weeks we've had just about the most amazing weather you could expect in Northern England and Scotland in June. It's been glorious. Having the windows wide open and wearing Birkenstocks all day is a far cry from how we started this trip. Experiencing...

Gifts from the Universe at Lago Carezza

May 18, 2018 | Favourites, Italy

My coverage of our adventures with vanlife in Europe has been spotty to say the least. We've been through Germany, Austria and Northern Italy and experienced an overwhelming amount of beauty. With all the exploring and our work commitments, it's been difficult finding...

How Living in Vietnam Prepared Us for ‘Vanlife

Apr 17, 2018 | Long term travel, Vanlife

The more we settle into this life of ‘van living, the more I realize that the two years we spent living in Vietnam totally prepared us for the experience. It sounds kind of far-fetched but hear me out... Driving in Vietnam prepares you for anything I’ve already...

Two Great Campsites for Exploring Bamberg and Nuremberg

Apr 10, 2018 | Germany, Vanlife

Travelling down from Denmark to Southern Germany with our camper, we broke up the journey with stops in Harz National Park, Bamberg and Nuremberg. The latter two were our first real city stops in Germany and we were so happy with what we were able to find for parking...

Exporing Harz National Park with a Campervan

Mar 29, 2018 | Germany, Vanlife

Travelling from seeing our friends in Denmark to Southern Germany to see my family meant picking out a 1000km route straight through Germany. With the efficient German autobahns, it wouldn't take too long, but we wanted to get a taste of the country along the way. Our...

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