2024-01-24 21:35
How to Choose a Used Van for your Campervan Conversion
The majority of people converting a van into a camper are looking to buy a used van to do up. New vans are expensive and depreci… Read More
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We have been living full time in our Sprinter Campervan since 2018 and absolutely love Van life. Here are some of our most popular blogs to help others with their Van Conversions, Campervan Gadgets, Cooking and Baking and General Van life Top Tips
2023-04-02 10:19
We are Expanding and are on the hunt for a Workshop Assistant! Do want to build campoervans like Nevis below?
We are looking for a versatile trades person to join our Brown Bird and Company… Read More
2022-12-26 09:53
NORTHUMBERLAND CAMPERVAN GUIDE
Northumberland is an absolutely stunning part of the UK which is very often overlooked. It has endless miles of beautiful coastline with white sandy beaches w… Read More
2022-12-26 09:51
Lake District in a Campervan - The Complete Guide
The lake district is one of our favourite places to go to switch off and be immersed with beauty. We love it because it's a vast are… Read More
2022-05-23 11:44
A Celebration of Women Campervan Converters and Businesses
We wanted to write a blog to celebrate the strong women out there who have broken the mould in a mans world that is campervan… Read More
2022-05-22 14:01
Scotland Campervan Guide – 14 Day Itinerary
Scotland is understandably one of the most popular places to go and tour in a campervan. It has oodles of fantastic park ups, a vast area t… Read More
2021-11-23 22:54
How much does it Cost to Convert a Van into a Campervan?
Ok, so this is a really hard question to answer generally speaking. What we can tell you is how much it cost to convert our fi… Read More
2021-11-09 13:52
Scotland Campervan Guide – 10 Day Itinerary
Scotland is understandably one of the most popular places to go and tour in a campervan. It has oodles of fantastic park ups, a vast area t… Read More
2021-10-26 17:19
Scotland Campervan Guide | 5 - 7 Day Itinerary
Scotland is understandably one of the most popular places to tour in a campervan. It has oodles of fantastic park ups, a vast area to explore… Read More
2021-09-29 20:50
Iceland Campervan guide
Exploring Iceland by campervan is the perfect way to be ultra flexible and cram in as many sights as you please! In our view it’s a much better way than relyin… Read More
2021-09-23 20:26
We will freely admit we have never been big lovers of sitting outside our van in the evenings. We do love a campfire to keep warm but hate stinking of smoke after 1 night and then everythi… Read More
2021-09-23 20:16
Top Campervan Storage Ideas for Space Saving in Your Van
First Steps to an Organized Van:
De-clutter / give away / sell!
Before you do anything take a good look at what’s in your van… Read More
2021-09-22 17:30
Are you looking to buy a friend or family member who loves campervans a present but struggling to know what on earth to buy?
Look no further! We have come up with a list of campervan present… Read More
2021-03-24 17:00
Vanlife Jobs and Staying Connected
One of the common barriers to people thinking they can't live full time in a van is having a job that allows this. A job that can be done remotely i… Read More
2021-01-13 23:11
Should you Sell or Hire out your Campervan?
Do you have a campervan that is sat around not being used much? Or you have got the bug for converting campervans and want to know what is the be… Read More
2020-11-09 11:34
2020 - The Year of UK Campervan Staycations
So it seems like the UK is set for a year of staycations whilst we try to balance maintaining social distancing whilst still exploring and enjoyi… Read More
2020-10-27 19:57
Make your Campervan Conversion Watertight
Cleaning and Sealing Mercedes Sprinter Side Trim
A lot of people don't realise that the side trim bumpers on a Mercedes Sprinter can le… Read More
2020-10-27 10:17
How to Install a Roof Fan in a Campervan Conversion
Why you need a Roof Fan in a Campervan
Ventilation is super important in a campervan due to the amount of moisture created in such a… Read More
2020-10-27 10:15
How to Install Campervan Windows in a Camper Conversion
Fitting Windows in a Sprinter Campervan
We took the decision to have our windows installed in our sprinter campervan by a profes… Read More
2020-10-27 10:13
Campervan Security - How to feel Secure in your Van
Feeling secure in your campervan is a big concern for most van lifers and campervan enthusiasts alike. Campervan security therefore has… Read More
2020-08-20 17:18
Quick and Easy No Yeast Naan Bread Recipe - No Oven Needed!
We love making homemade curries including Indian curries, Thai currys and Dahl's. To accompany them we usually have rice or naan… Read More
2020-08-04 11:10
Frying Pan Cookies - The Ultimate Quick Naughty Treat!
We got the inspiration to try making a frying pan cookie after seeing it done by the marvellous Nadia Hussain on her cooking pro… Read More
2020-07-01 14:48
Meet the Van Lifer Interview 3
Camper Dreamin's Izzy, Laurie & Bear
The stars of our 3rd 'Meet the Van Lifer' interview need no introduction - they are Camper Dreamin's Izzy, Laurie and… Read More
2020-06-26 15:06
How to Cook Frying Pan Pizzas in a Campervan | Recipe and Tips
How Frying Pan Pizzas Evolved
We love pizza and genuinely thought we would have to go without pizzas whilst living full time in… Read More
2020-06-16 08:59
Is the Scrubba Wash Bag the best portable clothes washer?
We test the Scrubba travel laundry bag in our campervan to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
What is the Scru… Read More
2020-06-10 11:56
5 Delicous Meal Recipes you can Cook in a Campervan and…they are Vegan!
We love cooking in our campervan and get quite experimental about it. We are both vegan but never limit oursel… Read More
2020-05-30 14:42
Meet The Van Lifer Interview 1
Welcome to our first ‘meet the van lifer’ interview! Over the coming months we will be doing exclusive interviews with van lifers around the globe… Read More
2020-05-30 14:41
Meet The Van Lifer Interview 2
To the Mountains and Back’s Ceri, Will & Pigs!
Welcome to our second ‘meet the van lifer’ interview! We have a real treat in store &helli…Read More
2020-05-28 11:55
How to Make Vegan Big Mac and Homemade Fries
Hands up who loves a Big Mac? We did until we took the decision to go vegan and have to admit we did miss it! There aren't many thin… Read More
2020-05-28 10:33
Campervan Overnight Parking and Wild Camping
There are many people, like us, who enjoy the freedom campervan and motorhome wild camping gives you. The freedom to travel wherever and whenev… Read More
2020-05-28 10:31
What are the Best Campervan Games? Travel games for 2 players, kids & groups
There is nothing better than to get away from it all in your campervan, play a game, have a drink and switch… Read More
2020-05-28 10:27
Best Van Life Books
Here are a selection of van life and travelling books that we have read prior or during our campervan travels. These books cover van life living, how to travel, places to… Read More
2020-05-28 10:26
How to Make Hummus – Quick and Easy Campervan Recipe
How Easy is Hummus to Make?
We were amazed at how very easy hummus is to make when we first tried it. We had been spending years b… Read More
2020-05-28 10:24
Dalgona Coffee Vegan Recipe and How to Make in a Campervan
Dalgona Whipped Coffee- What is it and where did it Originate from?
This attractive looking whipped coffee has suddenly become the… Read More
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