VANishing into Swedish lapland – by campervan and foot
Welcome to the sami village of Nikkaluokta in Swedish Lapland. No one is here this time of year (November). I drove here in my van to experience the swedish wilderness… and incredible night skies We stayed for a several days camping in the van until the cold was unbearable and the roads faded into the […]
Vanlife Sweden: capturing the wonders of Tännforsen Waterfall
Whilst travelling north through Sweden in the van we took a left turn into the rugged and wild Jämtland. Here you’ll find Tännforsen, Sweden’s largest waterfall. Let’s have a look… Also see this post: Beyond the lakes: A Swedish campervan adventure Tännforsen waterfall is here Down the benddyyyy roads… Follow this sign; ‘Tännforsen’ You’ll need […]
Sweden by campervan: discovering the free forest food
Join me on this journey into foraging – discovering the free food that grows on the ground – whilst travelling the land of Sweden in my DIY campervan… Also see this post: Beyond the lakes: A Swedish campervan adventure Remember when we used to roam the land, eating only foraged food found on the floor? […]
VIDEO: Can I leave the UK? How to escape the island by campervan
How easy is it to leave the UK right now by campervan? I couldn’t seem to get any consistent answers or information despite my research. Despite my phone calls with the Dutch, German, British and Swedish embassy. And the ferry operators. Sometimes the only way to find an answer is see for yourself, and that’s […]
Living on Land – is this what we need right now?
This post is a hypothetical exploration of an ‘alternative’ way of living. It was a vision I had a long time ago, back when I didn’t know anyone living in a van. It faded and became dormant, until recently, during a time when this way of living is probably more relevant than ever. And in these […]
Rebuilding my van-home
Woah, that was a long detour: I dismantled my whole van conversion just to get a bit of welding done in the floor. And then I had to put it all back together again. That’s what this post is about See the previous post: Dismantling my entire van-home If you’re ever in a similar position […]
From Van to Home – revised for 2021 – available now.
Announcement… The 2021 revised version of my ebook From Van to Home is out and available here: From Van to Home ebook (revised for 2021) – Mike Hudson Oh and Happy new year everyone! In this post: What’s new in the From Van to Home ebook The updated cover – how to tell which version you have The update/download […]
Dismantling my entire van-home
The time has finally come: The floor of my van needs welding That means having to remove everything out of the van. I mean everything. This post probably highlights the very worst thing about living in a van. Let me show you… Also see: VIDEO: Dismantling my van-home I found some rust. And then some […]
How to live in London, in a van, for a whole year – in 20 tips
London is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, but not if you live in a van… Can you really live in a van in London? Yeah, I did it for a year. So in this post I share with you 20 tips for living in London, in a van, and […]