Years ago, only daring young adventurers took up living in an old van or motorhome. Today, however, more and more people are turning to self-sufficiency and a nomadic lifestyle.
you most likely won't be dropping everything tomorrow and heading off into the unknown in your van. But maybe the ones below will be yours tips inspired for a project or trip that will make your trip something special, as you will discover beautiful expanses with a beautiful landscape and experience the feeling of freedom in the wilderness.
Vanlife or living in a van
"Kombi life - vanlife" is no longer synonymous with long journeys into the unknown, but is becoming the usual way spending free time. Restrictions due to the coronavirus probably also contributed to this. People are increasingly looking for places of solitude, travel has changed and everyone is somehow trying for their peace and a life adapted to them.
Renovation of the van
And just as the van nomad community grows, so does interest in vans. But converting an old van or motor home is not an easy task. All this takes a lot of effort and time, but thanks to the Internet, we can learn this too. If you decide to undertake such a venture, arm yourself with patience. The result will be charming in the end precisely because it will be the work of your hands.
Car rental
If you are not lucky enough to own a travel van, you must of course to rent. Your journey depends on the quality of the provider from whom you will rent the vehicle. Find out about the equipment that is included in the rental. Some providers will limit your daily mileage, which you need to lease.
Plan your route
Knowing which direction you want to travel will make your trip go much smoother. In this way, you will travel far fewer unnecessary kilometers and go to the desired destinations that you want to see.
Park4night app
How you will be able to spend the night on your journey varies from country to country. Some allow it free camping and sleeping on the side of the road, you can pay a fine elsewhere. Of course, ask about this before your departure. It will be of great help to you the Park4night app.
Various points marked with icons are collected in the application. These include free, paid and private car parks, picnic areas, rest areas, campsites, farms, hard-to-reach places. The portal brings together people with the same goals and desires in one place.
An application that you can download to your computer, phone.Photo: GooglePlay
If you're prepared and have the right mindset, living in a van can be a great way to cut costs, see the world, get to know yourself and refocus on what's really important in your life. Let them inspire you Instagram profiles below, who live just that kind of life, either forever or have decided to spend it only on weekends and holidays.
Alja Skrt
Alja Skrt and Miha Žgajnar are a couple who are interesting because of their adventurous lifestyle, in which they spend every free moment actively exploring Slovenia, the surrounding countries and even distant lands. They are hill climbers, mountain and road cyclists, and fans of vanlife.
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Die Rodies
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MTB_Trippin
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Kevin & Claudia
Green Adventure Family
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Zecaillou
Romain and Nina are a couple who travel the world and discover the beauty of nature. They also visited Slovenia.
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