Van Life in the UK — The Honest Version

Detailed stopover reviews, parking strategies, and the advice van lifers actually need. Not the Instagram version.

Whether you’re planning your next trip or just after a good read about life on the road, you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find reviews, stopover guides, and articles from real van travels across the UK.

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Treacle Valley Campsite

Treacle Valley Campsite

21 August 2020

A campsite close to Torbay’s beaches but with Dartmoor on the horizon, this review looks at what the stay actually felt like in practice.

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How to choose the perfect campervan for your summer holidays

How to choose the perfect campervan for your summer holidays

23 July 2020

A practical guide to matching your campervan to your route, passengers, kit and stopping plans, rather than choosing by size or features alone.

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ALLPOWERS Portable Power Station 300W / 288Wh

ALLPOWERS Portable Power Station 300W / 288Wh

18 May 2020

A hands-on look at how the ALLPOWERS 300W / 288Wh power station works for weekend trips, charging essentials and fitting into a small campervan setup.

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Mabove Aqua Shoes

Mabove Aqua Shoes

11 May 2020

A simple review of Mabove Aqua Shoes, covering comfort, quick drying, grip, foot protection and how useful they are for beach, river and outdoor use.

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APEMAN 12X25 Compact Binoculars

APEMAN 12X25 Compact Binoculars

12 March 2020

A compact pair of binoculars reviewed for everyday travel use, with notes on portability, adjustable eyepieces, focusing and keeping them handy in the car.

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Milestone Camping Tent Peg Extractor

Milestone Camping Tent Peg Extractor

12 March 2020

Packing down is often where trips end on a low note, especially when pegs won’t budge. This looks at a small fix that makes that job less of a hassle.

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Nuoshen 12 Pcs Tent Pegs

Nuoshen 12 Pcs Tent Pegs

26 February 2020

A simple look at Nuoshen Tent Pegs as a spare set for camping, covering their size, weight, ground grip and whether they feel strong enough in use.

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A Blissful Three-Day Getaway in South Devon

A Blissful Three-Day Getaway in South Devon

22 January 2020

After Christmas, this short South Devon trip mixed quiet countryside accommodation, familiar seaside places and a sunny January walk near Dartmoor.

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Dartmoor Shepherds Huts

Dartmoor Shepherds Huts

15 January 2020

A simple review of a cabin stay near Dartmoor, covering the space inside, rural setting, narrow approach roads and how it worked as a base for Devon days out.

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QTshinee Power Bank

QTshinee Power Bank

12 January 2020

A straightforward look at how the QTshinee Power Bank performs for keeping phones, tablets and other devices charged while travelling or away from plug sockets.

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