UK Van Parking Laws: What You Need to Know
Sleeping in your van is legal, but whether the place you’ve chosen to park is legal is an entirely different question.
Articles
Practical guides, honest reflections, and how-to content built from real experience of van travel across the UK. Topics range from van builds and electrics to daily life on the road – the kind of useful, straightforward advice that is harder to find elsewhere.
If you are looking for something specific, the tag pages can help you navigate to more focused content. Otherwise, browsing through the articles is a good way to pick up ideas for your next trip or build.
Do I have to tell DVLA if I put windows in my van?
The glass itself is rarely the part the DVLA cares most about. The real question is what the van has become once the wider conversion is finished.
Do I Have to Pay Council Tax if I Live in a Motorhome?
Most vanlifers won’t pay council tax while travelling full-time, but long-term stays on private land or residential sites can change that. This article explains when it applies and what councils usually look at.
The Essential Van Life: 5 Items No Van Lifer Should Be Without
Solar power, a portable toilet and good insulation all earn their place when space is limited. These five practical essentials cover the everyday jobs that make van travel easier.
Why Do People Quit Vanlife? An Insider’s Perspective
Vanlife can offer freedom, but it also brings limited space, ongoing costs and a steady stream of practical jobs. These are some of the reasons people eventually decide to move on.
Keeping Fit on the Road: Exercise Routines for Vanlifers
Long driving days and changing routines can make exercise easy to overlook. Outdoor workouts, compact kit and everyday movement offer practical ways to stay active on the road.
The Challenges and Triumphs of Vanlife on the North Coast 500
Scotland’s NC500 mixes narrow roads, unpredictable weather and limited facilities with constantly changing landscapes. A practical look at what travelling it by van can involve.
Ways walking can improve your health
See how regular walking can support your heart, mood, mobility and sleep, with straightforward tips for making it part of everyday life.