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Van Life

Van life is a great way for a family to see the world on a budget. It gives you a sense of freedom and adventure, enabling you to go where you want, when you want. It’s a lifestyle. It’s often portrayed as a glamourous lifestyle (and it can be), but we aim to keep it real and address the practical things that you need to know about VanLife with a family.

We aim to give hints and tips on how to make the most of van living, from advice on buying a VW Camper to the essentials you need in your camper. We’ll also give advice on campsites we visit that are suitable for families.

Collect Moments Not Things

7 Inspiring Reasons To Collect Moments Not Things

Travel Tips, Van Life
We live our life by the mantra 'collect moments not things' and we are much happier for it. Find out why experiences are so much more important than things.
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January 1, 2021
Aerial view of La Croix du Vieux Pont

Review: Why La Croix Du Vieux Pont Is Perfect For Families

Europe, France, Van Life
La Croix du Vieux Pont is a 5 star campsite in France for families near Paris and the Champagne region. There are loads of family-friendly activities for all ages and it is the ideal base to explore all the region has to offer.
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December 21, 2020
Campervan gifts

37+ Campervan Gifts That Every Campervan Owner Will Love

Van Life, Travel Gear
Looking for practical campervan gifts for family or friends who are new to vanlife? Or maybe you're looking for something fun and quirky for the campervan enthusiast in your life? We have more than 35 great ideas ranging from practical to fun gifts.
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November 27, 2020
Lakeside camping at Château de Chanteloup

10 Of The Best Campsites In France For Families In 2023

Van Life, Europe, France
France is one of the best countries in the world for camping with kids. All of the campsites cater well for family camping, but some of them are more special than others. These 10 family campsites in France are some of the very best.
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September 25, 2020
Les Castels Château de Chanteloup

Why Les Castels Campsites in France are Perfect for Families

Europe, France, Van Life
Are you considering booking a family camping holiday in France? If so, you need to check out Les Castels campsites! These family run campsites in the grounds of French Châteaux are truly stunning and offer a luxury family camping experience.
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September 23, 2020
head torch for kids

40+ Brilliant Gift Ideas for Kids Who Travel (Updated 2023)

Christmas, Travel Gear, Travel Tips, Van Life
Looking for gift ideas for kids who travel? We have over 40 fantastic travel gift ideas that are fun and educational for the little traveller in your life.
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September 22, 2020
Camping with kids in a VW camper van with a drive away awning

Top Tips For Buying a Drive Away Awning For Your VW Campervan

Van Life, Travel Gear
When we first bought our VW Campervan we had romantic ideas of wild camping in remote locations and a drive away awning definitely didn't feature.. The reality is that the VW camper van is one of the smaller campers and with 2 kids and a van load of stuff, we needed the extra space that an awning afforded us. This guide gives you all the info you need to know about buying a drive away awning.
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September 9, 2020
Sunset over tents in Suffolk

15 Lovely Small Campsites in Suffolk for Families

United Kingdom, Europe, Van Life
With Suffolk being one of the most unspoiled parts of the country, it's ideal for a camping holiday and there are lots of lovely, quiet campsites in Suffolk to choose from. Located in some incredibly scenic locations, you really are spoiled for choice.
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August 27, 2020
vw campervan sleeping

The Ultimate Campervan Essentials Packing List For 2023

Van Life, Travel Gear, Travel Tips
Having been campers for most of our lives, we thought that we already had most of the camping essentials that we needed for our new VW campervan adentures. We were wrong! We discovered on our first overnight trip in our campervan that there were a few extras that we needed to pack in. Here's a handy camping essentials list to make sure you don't forget a thing.
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July 23, 2020
Our new VW Campervan

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a New VW Campervan

Van Life, Travel Tips
If you're completely new to the world of VW Campervans, this guide to buying a new VW campervan will take you step by step through the process of finding the perfect VW campervan including how to find the right conversion company, what type of bed and roof to look for and anything else you need to consider to make it the perfect campervan for you.
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July 6, 2020
Packing Cubes: All You Need to Know to Pack Like a Pro 1

Packing Cubes: All You Need to Know to Pack Like a Pro

Travel Tips, Travel Gear, Van Life
If you want to make packing for your family trip a WHOLE lot easier, packing cubes are the way to do it. If you haven't already jumped on the bandwagon and joined the ranks of insanely organised packers using packing cubes, this article will tell you everything you need to know about them and convince you that you now can't travel without them.
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September 16, 2019
10 Essential Holiday Packing Tips You Need To Try 2

10 Essential Holiday Packing Tips You Need To Try

Travel Gear, Travel Tips, Van Life
Packing for a holiday can seem quite daunting. It's hard to judge what you need to take. You don't want to take too much and end up lugging heavy bags through airports. You don't want to pack too light in case you run out of clothes. You don't want to forget essential items. With our helpful guide, we help take the stress out of packing so that you can focus on enjoying your holiday. No matter where you're going and how long for, these general tips will help you save time and space when packing for your family trip and ensure that you don't forget the essentials.
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September 15, 2019
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Hi! We’re Ed, Jacs, Ernie and George. We’re passionate about adventurous family travel, and by sharing our detailed itineraries, travel tips and inspiration, we hope to provide you with the confidence to leap into the world of adventurous travel with kids too.



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