Have you noticed a different feel in the air recently? It could be the warm weather, or it could be 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 […]
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, […]
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’ to go […]
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 need some tips about living off the grid. The Vanlife movement is sweeping the world by storm, and more and more people are handing back […]
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 […]
Here at Van Clan, we get a lot of questions from people 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 […]
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 […]
A digital nomad is someone who is location independent and uses technology to earn an income. The word ‘nomad’ is getting chucked around like it’s some kind of fashion statement lately, and that’s due to its ever growing population and the increase of jobs allowing their employees to work remotely. Are you looking to become a digital nomad, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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If you’ve ever been on a road trip, you know that at some point boredom becomes inevitable. But as you may also know, road trip games offer one of the best ways to entertain kids and preserve your sanity on lengthy car journeys. So, to help you pass the time during long car rides, we’ve […]
Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed sites in the state of Arizona. And for good reason: The curve of the Colorado River’s path and the shape of the surrounding rock formations offer truly unique, unforgettable views. The natural landmark attracts over 2 million people every year, and we are here to give you […]
For those with trucks, camping has never been easier – all thanks to the truck bed tent. Gone are the days of pitching a ground tent because you can now transform your truck into a comfortable and roomy sleeping area. The 9 Best Truck Bed Tents for 2022 Ready to get out on the road […]
Arizona’s Antelope Canyon is one of the most Instagrammable canyons in the world. The landmark has become a bucket list destination for travelers all over the globe, and we can totally understand why. Antelope Canyon in itself is a natural work of art, and whether you’re setting out to visit or just happen to be […]