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Messages - BeepBeepParker

#1
Common Room / Re: shout out from San Francisco
June 02, 2016, 04:17:52 PM
Wow that looks lovely! Much cosier than many a flat.
#2
Common Room / Re: New HOBO
June 02, 2016, 04:15:52 PM
How exciting! Good luck!
#3
Good luck! I am sure with patience and determination you can make it work!
#4
Quote from: Tai-chi wanderer on July 26, 2015, 09:52:21 AM
turned it into a wardrobe after 2 weeks.

A much better use of space anyway!
#5
Common Room / Re: One girl and her dog
June 02, 2016, 03:35:42 PM
Quote from: FortyEight on March 07, 2016, 02:34:45 PM
an open-ended journey with a book to write.

I am quite envious of this. Sounds like the start of a great experience.

In terms of figuring out which van is right for you I would avoid rushing into anything. I spent quite a while "shopping" around. I was quite surprised with how many things I thought were an absolute must to begin with turned out to be unnecesary and how many things I hadn't considered are now indispensable to me. Some things you just don't know unless you really spend some time in a certain model. I used to turn to sites like this one https://www.campanda.com/ that rent vans for hire to try and get a feel for as many as possible. Was a great help to me.

I have travelled alone with my dog quite a lot too and was very nervous about leaving him alone in the car. He is so trusting he would go along with anyone if they stroked him. I did eventually get a deadbolt for my van. It just gave me a little more peace of mind. I still avoid leaving him alone for too long though. Can't bear the thought of him waiting for me to come home!  ;)

Good luck with your journey and your book!
#6
Common Room / Re: A new beginning
June 02, 2016, 02:49:56 PM
I wouldn't worry about the Schengen agreement. I don't think it will affect you really.

Perhaps consider going to a slightly warmer country during the winter months, just avoid Germany and anything east of it during the cold time of the year as they are freezing!
#7
Common Room / Re: safety abroad
June 02, 2016, 02:47:29 PM
 I wouldn't take the bars as an indication of the countries being any more dangerous.
#8
Common Room / Re: Let my dreams come true
June 02, 2016, 02:43:35 PM
Yes please do share. How exciting to still be at the beginning of your van journey!
#9
Quote from: purplebus on March 15, 2016, 10:01:43 PM
Fill a load of old socks with cat litter... or salt, youll need to replace them every month or 2 but youll be amazed how well it works!

This sounds intriguing. Will definitely give it a try as I struggle with condensation too!
#10
Common Room / Re: 4 years and counting.....hi
June 02, 2016, 02:32:26 PM
I agree. Just go abroad and I am sure you will find everyone to be very friendly and welcoming. And if not, you'll be back before you know it!