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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Heyeco Beeswax Food Wrap
12 October 2019
Useful for packed lunches, fridge leftovers and small travel kitchens, this review looks at whether beeswax wrap is less hassle than cling film.
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A Five-Day Welsh Escapade: The Beauty of North Wales Unveiled
28 September 2019
A mistaken salmon-poaching encounter, whistling sands at Porthor and a final stop on Anglesey make this a varied five-day Welsh camping escape.
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Portable Outdoor Fire Pit
12 September 2019
A hands-on look at a compact fire pit that packs down small, sets up quickly and gives off decent heat without taking over your boot or van storage.
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Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor
12 September 2019
I’ve been making a more deliberate effort to improve my general health and wellbeing, and part of that has meant using a few mobile apps to track my fitness. They were useful up to a point, but after a while my progress started to feel a bit flat. I wanted a clearer idea of what
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Fronalchen Caravan Park
17 July 2019
Fronalchen Caravan Park sits in the small village of Fronalchen, near Dolgellau, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is a simple, back-to-basics campsite in a rural setting, and it suits travellers who are happy with a quieter, less structured place to stay. This is not a campsite with polished facilities or neatly marked
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Lixada Hydration Bladder
12 April 2019
A straightforward look at how this 2 litre bladder fits, fills, drinks and cleans in real use, with notes from cycling and hiking.
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Lixada Cycling Rucksack
12 April 2019
Every cyclist ends up relying on their rucksack more than they expect. Whether it’s a short ride out or a full day on the trail, having something that carries well and keeps things organised makes a noticeable difference. I came across the Lixada Cycling Rucksack recently on Amazon, and after using it for a while,
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Elsecar
11 April 2019
Elsecar is a small historic village in South Yorkshire, around 8 miles south of Barnsley. It is easy enough to reach by car, and it is also a practical option by public transport, with Elsecar railway station within walking distance of the village centre. For van and campervan travellers, Elsecar works best as a gentle
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A New Year’s Adventure in Scotland: Exploring Edinburgh, Inverness, and Beyond
20 March 2019
As the year drew to a close, we set off on a four-day trip up to Scotland, looking for a slow and memorable way to see in the new year. We travelled in a hire car rather than the van this time, which made it an easy trip to plan over a long weekend. The
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Angel of the North
12 March 2019
Plan a simple stop at the Angel of the North near Gateshead, with car park access, a short walk from Durham Road and ideas for nearby walks.
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