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Van life in Europe in 2026 means navigating three things that didn’t exist when most of the advice online was written: biometric border checks (EES, live since 10 April 2026), updated pet travel rules (changed on 22 April 2026), and the Schengen 90/180-day rule that shapes everything from route planning to how long you can…
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These are the apps I use for full-time van life in Europe, tested across four years and 13 countries with two dogs and no fixed address. The list covers overnight parking, food, fuel, navigation, weather, trail safety, money, and ferries. No apps I tried once. No affiliate padding. Just what I open every single day…
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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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Gardena Pass (Passo Gardena) is a mountain pass in the Dolomites, Italy, sitting at 2,121 metres and the starting point of our four-pass Dolomites van life series. It is the most practical entry point from the west and the only pass in the series with completely free, spacious gravel parking and on-site toilets during peak…