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Sebastian Santabarbara

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This Tiny Off Grid Trailer Is The Lightest Camper On The Market!

Are you looking for a lightweight and low expensive trailer for off grid living? If the answer is yes then you’ve come to the right place. The Timberleaf Pika Trailer is the lightest off grid trailer on the market, and comes with a price tag that won’t make your eyes water. This article is sponsored […]

The Soul Solar Scroll Portable Solar Charger Is The Ultimate Off Grid Accessory

Digital nomad’s are always looking for a way to power their devices when they’re out on an adventure. A lot of power banks are bulky and weigh your pack down when you’re out on the trail, plus they rely on you charging them up from the grid before you set off on your adventures. The […]

Tiny Eco House Is The Greenest Off Grid Home On The Market

If you’re looking for a Tiny Eco House to start your off grid dreams then the Leaf House could be your new dream home. It’s got a tiny footprint, it provides an eco friendly way of living, and it’s named after something that helps to gives us oxygen – everyone loves leaves! So without further […]

Van Life Spain – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Hola Amigo’s, yย Bienvenido a Espaรฑa! The footballing greats may have been knocked out of the World Cup in the early stages, but the country of Spain will always be a winner to travellers and explores alike. From the pillars of hercules on the national flag to the Royal Palace Of Madrid, you’ll be hard pushed […]

16 Best Tiny Homes To Live In Off The Grid

We love every single type, style, method and choice of tiny homes here at Van Clan, and with housing prices at an all time high there really is no better time than now to think about downsizing into a tiny home. It doesn’t matter if you tow it, climb up into it or parachute down […]

Citroen Camper Van Puts The ‘Wild’ Back In WildCamp

Are you looking for the best campervan conversions that carries a sense of nostalgia? Maybe you’re wanting the iconic look of a retro Volkswagen Bus but with more of a modern twist, or perhaps you want something that oozes cool but still has all of the mechanics of a new vehicle that won’t let you […]

This Off Grid Girl Shows You How To Be A Vanlifer In The UK!

Meet UK female vanlifer George who is a currently living in her second van in the UK. George is a seasoned traveler and has been dipping in and out of vanlife for the past three years. George’s van has an amazing layout including a murphy bed, a balcony and a bath- all things I’ve never […]

Airstream Basecamp Is The Newest Trailer On The Block

We’re no stranger to the iconic Airstream Trailer here at Van Clan; from the full millionaires mansion to the the humble 70s airstream conversion, we’ve seen this classic trailer camper come in all sorts of designs and sizes (but always the same shape!) Now the leaders in towable metal houses have brought out a new pimped-up upgrade […]

Meet The Tiny Home Fit For James Bond Himself

This week at Van Clan we’re delving into the world of the Tiny House, exploring the different shapes, sizes and options out there for those that want to leave the city and live their lives in a tiny home. As you’ll see from this next example of small alternative living, having a tiny home doesn’t mean […]

Tiny House On Wheels Is A Luxury Weekend Paradise

Over the past year we’ve covered everything from the Ford Transit Camperย right the way through to the mighty EarthRoamer.ย We’ve drooled over many a retro Volkswagen Bus and chewed the fat over Truck Campers. But one thing that we haven’t covered in great detail is the concept of a tiny house, one of the giants of […]

Top Cooking Accessories For The Ultimate Van Life Feast

If there’s one thing on this earth that we love above anything else it’s food. It doesn’t matter whether we’re eating it, smelling it or watching videos of it in Instagram, we love checking out new dishes and stuffing our faces whenever we get the chance. Living in a van doesn’t mean that you have to […]

Couple Discover The Secret To A Perfect Van Lifestyle In Greece

Welcome to Greece, home of Hercules, Moussaka and the very first Olympics. Whilst the Grecians of old might be concerned with winning the ‘rat race’, (we’re making a tenuous link between sport and alternative living here, just roll with it) we’re about to meet two digital nomads who have conquered their own personal Mount Olympus […]

Female Vanlifer Beth Shares Her Moroccan Van Life Story!

Meet Beth, a Canadian traveler and female vanlifer that is currently roaming around Europe and Africa with her boyfriend, Michael, and their van, Vinnne. Beth tells us how much money she is able to save by traveling in a van instead of backpacking, making her travels three times longer than they would have been otherwise. […]

Owl Car Cam Is The Only Gadget You Need To Protect Your Camper

Have you ever wished that you had a security feed to your camper van when you weren’t in it? Do you worry about people breaking into your van and stealing your valuables? If you’reย vandwellers then the answer to both of these questions is probably yes, and luckily for you we have the answer. We’ve found […]

Titan Underwater Drone Is Your Next Adventure Gadget

We love a Kickstarter project here at Van Clan, and we also get over excited when we start talking about drones. So imagine the party that we threw at Van Clan HQ when we discovered the Titan Underwater Drone, one of the hottest new gadgets to hit the adventure world. Capable ofย working up to 150m […]

This Mercedes Sprinter Off Grid Home Is A Thing Of Dreams

When it comes to living alternative living methods, we think we’re pretty clued up on how to live in an off grid home. We spend most of our days writing and testing out amazing camper vans, and this little beauty that we found whilst trawling the internet is no exception. Take a look at this […]

Van Life Czech Republic – A Road Trip That You Simply Cannot Miss!

Hello Van Clanners, and welcome to another article in our Van Life Global series. Now if you’re planning your next road trip to Europe you’ve probably got Van Life Italy, France, Spain and Germany on your list, right? Well, about half an hour from Germany is a place that you might not have considered visiting […]

Top Eco Campers That Are Making Vanlife Greener

Here at Van Clan we’re conscious about the environment. We recycle, we don’t use tonnes of plastic, and we certainly keep a ‘leave no trace’ policy when we’re out and about on our travels. Being green is something that comes natural toย Vandwellers, but what if you want to go that step further and make your […]

Tesalate Sand Free Towel – Why Every Beach Bum Needs One

Last year the incredible people over at Tesalate Australia sent us their pride and glory – a Tesalate Sand Free Towel. It was a little bit cold over Winter to be testing it out (we didn’t fancy the 4 degree celsius temperatures in Hunmanby Gap), but now that we’re experiencing a British heatwave we took […]

This Could Be The Perfect VW T2 Volkswagen Bus Camper

It’s no secret how we feel about the almighty Volkswagen Bus Camper here at Van Clan. We’re not sure whether its the look, the way that they drive, the iconic history that surrounds them, or all three of those points put together that makes us drool when one goes past. What we do know is […]

Van Life Turkey – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Welcome to Turkey, a country filled to the brim with culture, incredible food, and no similarities whatsoever to the roast bird that you eat at Christmas. Sitting slap bang between eastern Europe and western Asia, Turkish history is an amalgamation of the Roman, Persian, Byzantine, Greek and Ottoman empires. The incredible architecture throughout the land […]

Girls Off Grid – Empowering Women Living the Vanlife

Welcome to ‘Girls Off Grid!’, our new series focusing on women living the vanlife. Through this series of articles we’d love to build a community of women who live, work or travel on the road; be it full time, at the weekends or as part of a gap year; alone, with a partner or with […]

Van Life Scandinavia – A Travellers Guide To Living The Vanlife

Welcome to Scandinavia, the home to the world’s largest population of Arctic reindeer herders, more lakes than you can shake a stick at, and of course the Vikings! You don’t need to run for the hills today though, because it’s not the sword wielding Lothbrok’s that we’re reporting on. We’re here to look into travelling […]

The Ford Transit Camper Of Your Dreams

When it comes to camper conversions Mercedes Sprinters usually take all of the glory. Everyone seems to forget about the poor old Ford Transit, but that’s all about to change. This Ford Transit Camper from @fitetravels will completely blow you away! Lets take a look! The Ford Transit Camper Of Your Dreams Meet The Fite […]

Van Life Russia – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Van Life is fast becoming a global phenomenon, which means that the movement has finally turned a few heads in the worlds largest nation. No, we’re not talking about the USA, we’re talking about Van Life Russia, which is where we’re stopping off on our Van Life global series today. With it’s borders touching both […]

Van Life Italy – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Ciao Vandwellers, e Benvenuti a Van Clan! In today’s slice of the global vanlife pizza, we’re heading to my favourite place on Earth, Italy. If you’re an especially eagle-eyed member of the Van Clan community then you might know that I’m of Italian descent (either the name or the nose might give it away), and […]

Solo Female Vanlifer Lisa Tells Us Why She Loves Living On The Road

Meet Lisa- a lawyer, designer, writer and solo female vanlifer. Pretty awesome right? To Lisa life on the road means a sense of freedom, of ditching plans and embracing life as it comes.ย Feeling dissatisfied in a life that should have been fulfilling, Lisa made the bold move to step away from societies conventions and to […]

This Expandable Trailer Can Triple Its Size In Seconds!

They say that good things come in small packages, and the Tipoon Expandable Trailer certainly makes us think that whoever ‘they’ is that made up that saying is probably right! This genius bit of kit can grow up to three times it’s size at the push of a button. We love a neat bit of […]

Meet The World’s Biggest Truck Camper – Action Mobil Global XR 7200

Happy with the power of your motorhome? Feel as though it’s adequate for your needs? If yes, then this truck camper is for you. But if you lay awake at night thinking ‘I wish I owned a giant Camper Truck’, then read on my friends, because we have a treat in store for you! Meet […]

Van Life Australia – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Welcome to Van Life Australia, where the sun always shines and you’re never far from amazing golden beaches. Unlike UK Van Life, there’s plenty of chances to open up your van doors and catch some waves or sunbathe on the beach after a long day. In fact if there’s one Instagram search that gets people […]

Living In A Van – Behind The Scenes

Living in a van has changed our writers Rose & Seb’s lives forever, but it’s not always all sunny fields and yoga in forests (ok that’s mostly what it is, but there’s some juicy stuff too). Like any alternative movement, UK Van Life has its ups and downs. In this series of articles, we’re going […]

15 Best Camper Vans of 2023 for the Adventurous

Today weโ€™re going to be looking at the top camper vans on the market. Each of these tiny homes would make the perfect adventure bus for you next off grid adventure but working out which one is best is a process individual to each person. Itโ€™s essential to spend time thinking about what you need […]

Van Life Croatia – A Travellers Guide To Living The Van Life

Van Life isn’t just something that happens on your Instagram feed. It’s all around you, and it doesn’t just stop at the border to the next town. Vandwellers are becoming a cultural movement for travellers, and the movement is being felt world wide. Today we’re going to delve into Van Life Croatia, and find out […]

The BioLite CampStove Should Be Next On Your Buy List

If we told you that you could ownย a device that lets you create free fuel, free heat and free electricity at the same time, you’d probably laugh at us or call us voodoo wizards. Well, get ready to have your mind well and truly blown, because the BioLite CampStove does all of this and more, […]

Best Teardrop Camper For Your Next Off-Grid Adventure

What we’re about to show you is not for the faint hearted. If you like campers that are plain and safe then look away now, because this teardrop camper is like a swiss army knife on wheels. They call it the FronTear, and it’s an absolute off-road monster! The World’s Best Teardrop Camper? You’d be […]

Vandwellers Are Becoming A Cultural Movement For Travellers

Have you noticed a different feel in the air recently? It could be the warm weather, orย it could beย the distant sound of drilling as another couple scratch the Wanderlust itch and set off on the journey to becoming Vandwellers living off the grid. The word might seem inconsequential at first glance, but delve deeper into […]

Best Road Trip Songs For Your Next Van Life Adventure

It’s the age old dilemma; you’ve turned on the ignition of your camper van and are just about to pull onto the road, when you realise that you don’t know what song to listen to to start off your journey. It’s a tough call; one wrong song and your journey is toast. Don’t worry though, […]

Could The Volkswagen California XXL Be The Ultimate Camper?

It’s no secret that we love a good VW here at Van Clan (and we’re pretty sure that you do too). So we think that it’s time that we asked you allย something that’s been on our minds for a while now – could the Volkswagen California XXL could be the ultimate camper? Jurys out; the […]

Ford Transit Camper Conversion That’ll Make You Love The Transit Again

We cover a lot of conversions here at Van Clan, and it’s usually the Mercedes Sprinters and the VW Busses that get the lions share of our attention. All that changes now, because we’ve found the best ford transit camper conversion that we’ve ever seen. Enter Sophie from @__advanture__, who built her van ‘Stella’ย to go […]

How To Live Off The Grid In A Camper

So you’re fed up of spending all of your hard earned cash on bills, and you’ve decided that you want to live a more simple and self-sufficient lifestyle. Sound’s like you needย some tips about living off the grid. The Vanlife movement is sweeping the world by storm, and more and more people are handing back […]

Camp Quirky – The Campervan Version of Glastonbury Festival

Put simply Camp Quirky is 200+ self converted vans in a field, hundreds of amazing people, glorious sunshine, a host of workshops, live music and a lot of tasty food. These are the key ingredients to make the UK’s No.1 Campervan Festival and we had the privilege to spend all weekend at this heart warming […]

GSHOCK’s GA700UC-5A Is The Perfect Watch For Van Lifers

Living the van life can be tough at times, and sometimes you just need time to be on your side. Whether you’re busy adventuring your way across the globe or just living the 9-5 lifestyle in your rolling home, you need a watch that can withstand the scratches and bangs that you might pick up […]

Off Grid Living In A Camper – 9 Things You Need To Know

Here at Van Clan, we get a lot of questions from peopleย about what off grid living in a camper is actually like. So we decided to put the question to our writers and full time vanlifers Seb & Rose. They’ve been living off the grid for the past nine months now, and can tell you […]

BioLite Fire Pit Is Your New Best Camping Gadget

See fire, not smoke with the new BioLite Fire Pit. It’s a catchy line, and one that has captured the interest of wild campers everywhere. Have you ever felt the need for night time warmth and songs around the campfire, or maybe you’ve been chased by Ring Wraiths and wanted to cook up some sausages […]

Take A Tour Around This Homely Vauxhall Movano Camper Conversion

It’s the age old daydream; dropping everything and heading out on the open road to places unknown, experiencing new cultures and leaving behind everything that made you want to throw your computer screen through the nearest window/at the nearest person. Well that’s exactly what our full time Vanlifers Rose and Seb are doing with their […]

Meet The Ultimate Airstream Trailer Built For Millionaires

Vanlife isn’t for everyone, and thats a fact that we accept (although with some difficulty it has to be said!) But we don’t judge here at Van Clan, so for those that like to take the kitchen sink the matching toaster, and the whole street on holiday with them, we’ve got a Classic Airstream Trailer […]

Top 5 Vanlife Tees For Your Summer Vacation

Summer is just around the corner, so you can put those baggy jumpers back in the wardrobe and start cracking out the t-shirts once again. Whether you’re going to a van rally or hitting the beach, we’ve chosen 5 top unisex vanlife tees that will make you stand out from the crowd. Check them out […]

The VW Camper That You Never Knew Existed!

We recently caught wind of some sad news; the VW Beetle has once again been confirmed dead. This is the second time that the mighty VW have pronounced the end of this iconic motor, and it looks as though they really mean it this time. So, in homage to the trusty Beetle that we all […]

The Toyota Hilux Camper Is A Expedition Truck On Steroids

Ever wondered what a pick up truck would look like if it got bitten by a radioactive spider and turned into a super intense off-road camper that knows no boundaries? Enter the Toyota Hilux Camper; camping isn’t going to know what’s hit it. Toyota Hilux Expedition V1 Camper This modified monster was built by photographer Stefan Forster, […]

Meet The Blacked Out Minimalist Mercedes Sprinter Vansports Camper

Minimalism is anything but boring. Keeping things simple makes for less confusion and clutter, which means that you can head out on an adventure without excess baggage weighing you down. This Mercedes Sprinter Vansports Camper has everything you could ever need for a gnarly off road trip, and the wizards over at Hartmann Tuning have seriously worked […]

Meet The King Of All Sprinter Conversions – The Mercedes Benz Sawtooth

So just when we think we’ve finally written everything on how cool Sprinter Conversions can be, we get a picture of The Mercedes Benz Sawtooth converted by RB Components in our inbox. After staring at it wide eyed for an hour like kids in a sweet shop, we threw out the rulebook and decided to […]

Two Young Ladies Convert A VW T4 Into A Stunning Home on Wheels

It’s no secret that we love a VW Bus here at Van Clan (we all have our weaknesses). Luckily for us, our unhealthy obsession is also shared by a lot of Van Lifers around the world. Feast your eyes on tis rustic little VW T4 that has been lovingly converted by Clare & Franka @tintoptales, […]

Meet The Worlds First All Electric Campervan The Dalbury E Electric

Electric campervan warriors of the world unite! We’ve got a great little van to show you today, and theres an added bonus that we think will be right up your street. Thats right, this is the worlds first all Electric Campervan. With 80% quick charge in just 30 minutes and at a running cost of […]

Best Socks That You Need For Living The Van Life

Everyone needs them, and they’re often taken for granted. No, I’m not talking about parents or takeaway menus, I’m talking about socks. They’re the little cotton wonders that keep our feet warm on the road, and they deserve their spot in the Van Clan limelight. We’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 Socks for […]

Meet The Beauer Camper That Can Triple Its Size In Just 20 Seconds

Campers come in all shapes and sizes. This is a solid fact, and one that’s applicable to all vehicles. So don’t try to tell us that you can now get a camper van that can be lots of different sizes at once, because we’re not going to fall for something that ridicul…..oh…..erm….our mistake. From Tin […]

How To Build Your Own Camper Van – 10 Things We Learned

When we sit back and think about how to build your own camper, we start to realise how many things that we learnt along the way, and how much we enjoyed picking up new skills that enabled us to bring our plans for our tiny home on wheels to life. One point that we want you to remember […]

Mercedes Camper Van Revealed Called The Off-Grid “X Class”

If I asked you to name an automative brand that signifies style and class, chances are you’d answer with ‘Mercedes-Benz’. But you wouldn’t associate Merc with getting muddy and rip-roaring though mountains, would you? Enter the Mercedes-Benz X Class Camper Pickup; glamping with attitude. Checking Out The Mercedes-Benz X Class Camper Pickup Vanlife is a global trend that […]

Scrubba Review – The Ultimate Van Life Wash Bag!

Sick and tired of carrying around backpacks full of extra clothes and emergency underwear? It sounds like you need the Scrubba Wash Bag in your life. This ingenious little bit of kit from Scrubba products gives you all the power of a washing machine in a small, fold-up bag that you can stick in your […]

The Knaus Deseo 400 TR Is A Camper From The Future With Style

No, it’s not come straight out of the new Star Wars movie, but I think you’ll agree that it looks pretty out of this world! The Knaus Deseo 400 TR combines all the comforts of a luxury camper with the portability that you get from an attachable trailer. It’s stylish, it’s full of gadgets, and it’s […]

Meet The Mercedes Camper Inspired By The Classic VW Bus

So its safe to say that we all like classic VW Campers. They’re timeless, they’re iconic, and they look freaking awesome. As classic motor fans, we always love a blast from the past, and this lovingly restored Mercedes Camper has blown our minds! Talking of iconic and timeless, the Mercedes 319 Van has a lot of […]

The Ultimate Off Road Teardrop Camper Trailer Of Your Dreams

Weโ€™ve love a good off road camper trailer here at Van Clan, as we feel that they donโ€™t get as much kudos as they duly deserve. We’ve looked at this Classic Teardrop Trailer, the Retro Airstream, and more modern builds like the Mantis Adventure Trailer. But none are as gnarly or as eye waveringly amazing as this […]

Meet The Overland Nissan Titan XD – The God Of Off Road Adventuring

Remember how the different Zords in Power Rangers morphed together into one Mega Zord? That’s the best way that we can describe the mighty beast that is the Overland Nissan Titan XD. Overland Nissan Titan XD 4×4 Any vehicle that closely resembles BumbleBee from Transformers is always going to be a powerful monster, and the Overland […]

10 Best Truck Campers For Off Road Exploration

If you’re thinking about getting off the grid and exploring the wilderness, then you’re probably spending a lot of time considering which are the best truck campers on the market. Off road trucks don’t just come in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ category. True, most of them are beastly and a force to be reckoned with, but there […]

Five Best Sportsmobile Campers For The Adventurous

Sportsmobile Campers are camper conversion pioneers who have been in business since 1961. Their first campervan conversions were inside the classic VW bus, and their tiny homes have since been enjoyed by generations of those who enjoy van life travel. Fast forward almost sixty years, and Sportsmobile now have a range of vans available, including […]

Best Outdoor Jackets For Living The Van Life

Picking the best outdoor jackets are so important for keeping you warm on your treks through the wilderness. Here at Van Clan, we understand that you want to look fashionable all year round, and not like Bear Grylls in the arctic covered in freshly plucked goose feathers. Here’s a list of our Best Outdoor Jacketsย for […]

Top 5 Drones For The Ultimate Van Life Christmas

Camera drones are fast becoming the future of adventure photography. They’re portable, they’re light weight, and if you want to get a picture of yourself from over the edge of a cliff then you don’t have to risk your life in the process. Our Top 5 Drones List We’ve compiled a list of 5 drones […]

6 Best Power Banks To Keep You Topped Up On The Road

Gadgets constantly eat electricity, and sometimes itย feels like we’re always hunting down the best power banks a adventurer can get their hands on. If you’re phone is like mine and always hungry for more tasty volts, then you’re going to need some of these power banks on your Christmas list. We’ve compiled a list of […]

XL Ridgemonkey Toaster Review – Why Every Camper Needs One

People ask us about the food that we cook in the van and in the XL Ridgemonkey all the time. The biggest question of them all is ‘How do you cope without an oven though?’ That’s when I start talking over excitedly about the amazing Sandwich Toaster range from RidgeMonkey. Originally designed for Fishermen to […]

Best Outdoor Watches for Van Lifers

Grabbing yourself one of the best outdoor watches is the best thing you canย buy yourself, especially if you’re an outgoing person who tends to venture off-grid or takeย offย on a long road trip. We’ve hadย a number of watches in our time, but none stand out quite like these. What are the best outdoor watches? We’ve compiled […]

Patriot Campers LC79 Is The Off-Road Transformer Of Your Dreams

Patriot Campers – Anything But Standard by Seb @vincentvanlife Have you ever seen anything asย awesomeย as this Patriot Campers LC79 Super Tourer? Half tie fighter, half off road behemoth, this custom camper is the one of the few things that could survive an apocalypse. Based on a very capable offroad platform with V8 turbo diesel power, […]

Meet The EarthRoamer – The Most Expensive Camper On Earth

Conquer The Earth With The ‘EarthRoamer’ by Seb @vincentvanlife The mother of all Camper Van’s has finally arrived, and it comes with the biggest price tag we’ve ever seen! Enter the aptly named ‘EarthRoamer’, a vehicle that you could easily use to reach the far corners of the globe.ย It has even got a world map […]

This Taxa Mantis Trailer Is The Ultimate Adventure Camper

Get Wild With The Mantis Trailer Last week we covered a great littleย teardrop trailer, and it got us looking into the different versions of what I like to callย ‘ the cars best friend’ that are out currently out there on the market. We found ourselves wishing for an off-grid trailer that looked great but could […]

The Knaus Boxdrive CUV Is The Camper Of Our Dreams

Camper Van makers are always looking to evolve their product, to give them catchy names and reinvent their products so that we can get the most out of our off grid experiences – some of you found this out first hand with the much loved/much loathed VW I.D Buzz in a previous article! Now Knaus are […]

The Hardest Bits About UK Van Life

Living in a van in wet and windy Blighty Written by Rose & Seb @vincentvanlife Our rent is almost up, we’ve cleared outย most of our worldly possessions, and we’re ready to kick off van life in the UK. We spend so little time in our old terraced house now that it’s basically a storage facility […]

The Best School Bus Conversion You’ll Ever Set Eyes On

Vandwellers know their stuff when it comes to building affordable tiny homes. From small travel trailers to the ever-popular Sprinter Camper Van, the amount of unique and interesting builds that we come across on our travels through the internet and on our Van Life Instagram feed is astounding. There really is a lot of scope […]

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