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Van tour: Mike and Sophie from Relaxedpace

April 20, 2015 by Mike 10 Comments

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I left the Peloponnese (see best bits) and met with some other vanners: Mike (from L.A.) and Sophie (from London). They spent last Summer in England converting their van, and are finally on the road…

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I think these two were the first actual readers of this blog, like a year ago. It was really good to finally meet you both… near this nice bridge… in Greece.

On the road since: December. Coming from: Morocco. Going to: Norway

Their van

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The van is a 15 year old Hyundai H200. They’ve done such a good job with this small space. It’s all properly insulated with water and electrical system. There’s even a toaster, a kettle and a nice photo editing setup
The bed folds out to be the full width of the van. The ceiling is my favourite thing
The bed folds out to the full width of the van. The ceiling is my favourite
My second favourite thing is the secret screen–a big computer screen behind the fold down table used for processing photos. Want one.
My second favourite thing is the secret screen–a big computer screen behind the fold down table used for processing photos. Am I allowed to tell people? want one

Hanging out

We were neighbours for the day so we went back to mine...
We were neighbours for the day so we went back to mine…
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Sophie cooked some great food. She used an actual blender to make hummus! Once, me and Finn spent a full afternoon making hummus using a spoon
We camped here for the night. By the bridge. Really nice spot. A bird flew past
We camped here for the night. By the bridge. Really nice spot. A bird flew past
Mike (left) and me (right) Mike–he's won a Guinness world record for these jumps shots
Mike (left) and me (right) Mike–he’s won a Guinness world record for these jumps shots
Thanks for the drawing. Exactly what I was thinking
Thanks for the drawing. Exactly what I was thinking

I love to meet such talented people–astray from an office and doing their own thing. These two are massive wanders, who have been all over the world. Compared to these two, I haven’t even left the house… oh yeah, it’s on wheels though

Sophie’s thing: Makes nice music with really dreamy vocals (I was listening to this whilst converting my van) – A music video – I can’t get enough of this sound.

Mike’s thing: Makes films and takes nice photographs. He produced and edited a feature length documentary on the Burning man festival, “as the dust settles” (here) and now working on compiling his “jumping book” which will feature his best jump shots, taken from all around the world.

More of their photos and adventures on their blog: Relaxed Pace

See you both again on another road

Note: Maybe this can be the start of a “meet the others” series…? Or should it be “meet the vanners” ?

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  1. Sarah E says

    April 20, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Should definitely be called “Meet the Others,” as in reference to Lost. Quite funny. Keep the amazing and inspirational posts coming!

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    • Mike @vandogtraveller.com says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      haha thanks. I haven’t even seen Lost

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  2. Horhay George says

    April 20, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I just stumbled upon this and have been wanting to live off the grid for some time now.
    You, sir, are my inspiration.. and any joyous wanderers like yourself.
    Here i am just finished an interview near my house, for a job i do not want, to pay rent at a place i do not like, in a city i do not want to live in..
    I have a daughter nearby so my choices and decisions cannot be based off selfish desires.
    My van life is rather different so coming across this was so refreshing and appreciated.
    Much love and positive energy and thoughts from George in South Florida!!

    “May the wind always be at your back, and the sun upon your face..
    And may the wings of destiny
    Carry you aloft to dance with the stars.”

    Reply
  3. Nate Maingard (troubadour) says

    April 20, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    This is so totally rad! Lovely people, beautiful connections, thanks Mike

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  4. Ellen says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:01 am

    Your blog is so inspiring! Taking notes for when my son graduates high school in 8 years and I’m not tied down anymore! 😉

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  5. BLKWLF says

    April 21, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Van HO, Mike.
    Let me put a twist on this. I will retire in 5 years. Concluding 30 years of on the gridlock. I am divorced & after following your vandogtraveller adventures. I am starting on my plans of off gridding in a small mobile home van myself! But…my jumping pics. May only be of joy…lol.
    Look forward to the next adventure update!! Be safe & take care Mike,
    BlackWolff

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  6. Relaxed Pace says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:57 am

    So good to meet up briefly! Cheers from Bulgaria at the moment.

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  7. Sam Boland says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Not necessarily relevant to this post, but I love how relaxed and at home you look in the first ‘Hanging Out’ picture.

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  8. pipi says

    April 22, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    What sort of insulation are you using

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  9. james says

    April 28, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Hi,I am from china,and follow your blog for a long time.keep update your new view.

    Reply

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