Van life, hiking and outdoor adventures across Europe
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- Van Life in Europe: what four years on the road taught me
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Planning a climbing holiday in Valencia? The province has over 3,000 sport climbing routes across five distinct areas, with seasons that run almost year-round by switching between shaded and sun-facing crags. We spent the better part of three months climbing our way around this region. It is one of the most underrated climbing destinations in…
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Van life in Europe is generally safe – violent crime against van dwellers is rare, and most issues are property-related (break-ins, fines for wild camping). The riskiest moments are urban overnight parking and busy summer coastal lots. Here’s what 4 years of van life across Europe has taught me about staying safe. We’re Aelita and…
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Giau Pass (Passo di Giau) is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, sitting at 2,236 metres. It is one of the highest paved passes in the region, accessible to campervans, open between June and October. This guide covers overnight van parking at the summit, the Lago Federa loop hike en route,…
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Sella Pass (Passo Sella) is the highest pass in our four-pass Dolomites van life series, sitting at 2,240 metres on the border of South Tyrol and Trentino. It is the busiest pass in the series but also the one with the most concentrated climbing and hiking options within walking distance of the parking area. This…
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After a rainy start of 2022, we have decided to spend long a weekend in the Lake District. Our usual weekends involve lots of climbing and hiking and we often try to cramp too much in 2 days. So for a change, we decided to have a relaxing weekend with some nice walks and spend…
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How we completed the NC500 road trip in 14 days for under £500 – two people, one dog, wild camping the entire route. This post covers sleeping arrangements, a full kit list, petrol and food costs with a complete breakdown, and what we actually spent. Written in 2020 during COVID-19 when international travel was off…
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Today we did an awesome 8 miles hike passing reservoirs, wild swimming spots and waterfalls with some easy scrambling and lots of beautiful views. With less than 30minutes drive from Manchester this is a must for anyone who loves outdoors. There is a path to go up to the Holme Clough Waterfall, or if you…