Van conversion products: van preparation
Here are the products I used and recommend for preparation stages of my van conversion. Note: these are affiliate links, which means you’ll be helping me if you buy using these links. Thank you! Hammerite under body seal Gives heavy duty protection to the areas underneath of your vehicle that are prone to corrosion. I […]
Meet Christian – and his DIY fold up travel guitar
The night I arrived at the Jedi Academy (see post), I joined a circle of people gathered around a guy, who was assembling a guitar under the light of a candle. Christian converted his acoustic guitar into something that can fold up, and also be used as a suitcase for his clothes. He attaches it […]
The Greek island of Santorini is simply stunning – here’s why
The island of Santorini, Greece, is the result of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history… I left the van in Athens and took an 8-hour boat ride with my family to check it out… This island is well known for it’s spectacular sunsets, fascinating geological history and stupidly expensive cups of tea. […]
Living in a van – 14 best bits of 2014
I just scrolled through the photos from this past year. My heart quickens and I get that weird feeling in my stomach… This year, living and travelling Europe in my van, has been an incredible journey and adventure So many good things have happened this year, it’s hard to put best bits into a short […]
Living in a van – a Christmas to remember
Have we been doing Christmas wrong all these years?… My family came to Athens. We spent Christmas day on the beach. It was the best yet! Here’s what I don’t need for a good Christmas: Christmas crackers Television Loads of food, chocolate, meat and alcohol Presents, loads and loads endless presents To rush and stress The […]
Making money whilst travelling – my first time busking
Busking is such a convenient and accessible way to make money whilst travelling, and anyone can do it! I think I’ve put busking off for two reasons: 1. I haven’t really dared to do it, and 2. Is juggling even impressive any more? We went onto the streets of Athens, Christian on guitar (see his […]
One simple way to get free food whilst travelling
10 months into my travels and I continue to be amazed by what is possible when it comes to getting free food… Saturdays and Wednesdays are market days. Someone shouts, “market mission! Lets gooooo” We race down the hill on our bikes to catch the end of the market at 2pm. How do we get […]
Partying in a squatted theatre
There’s a guy in Athens who rides two bikes stacked on top of each other with a double bass strapped to the front. Have you seen him? We met him whilst busking on the streets (see post). He told us about a party in an old squatted theatre, in the neighbourhood of Psiri. This is […]
Welcome to the Jedi Academy!
I’m at this place where amazing things just happen naturally – like all of the time. It’s on top of a big hill in an old cafeteria, just outside of Athens… We’re all outside on the terrace of the Jedi Academy at 8am in December, with a full view of the glaring sunrise over the […]