Vanlife can be a great lifestyle for dogs, provided they are still trained, exercised, stimulated, and allowed plenty of time to run around happily outdoors. Vanlife with a dog comes with the challenges of living in a small space, but if you like spending lots of time outdoors, it might be perfect for you!

Now that we’ve moved onto our off-grid land in Portugal, we’ve been reflecting on the time we’ve spent in vans over the past few years and the challenges we have faced living full-time on the road in the UK and Europe.

By now, I think we’re all aware of the struggle our planet is facing and it can be hard to know how to help. We’ve put this post together to share some of the things we do daily to minimise our effects on the environment, and maybe inspire you to make some small changes too!

The Eurotunnel, also known as the Channel Tunnel, is a 50km tunnel connecting the UK and France beneath the English Channel. Taking less than 40 minutes, it’s a great option for those venturing to mainland Europe and it’s how we entered France in our campervan from the UK.

For those opting for a toilet in their camper, it can be difficult to find the best one to fit your needs. Before we tell you about THE best campervan toilet we have ever used, let’s talk a bit about other toilet methods for on the road.

Having a remote income doesn’t necessarily mean you will work less, but it means you can control your schedule and signal permitting, potentially work wherever you are in the world.