Off Grid Living Starts Here

What’s the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES)? Starting October 12, 2025, the EU will launch its Entry/Exit System (EES) — a digital, automated border-control system for non-EU/Schengen travellers. Instead of passport stamps, you’ll scan your passport, take a photo, and give fingerprints at the border Who it affects? If you’re not from an EU or […]

Between Lay-Bys: Who’s Really Living the Vanlife? Vanlife isn’t just a trend anymore — it’s a movement, a necessity, and for some, the only roof they’ve got. But who’s really living this life? You might picture dreadlocked blokes in battered Transits, or influencer couples flogging their solar panels on YouTube. The truth is messier, more […]

The Petition: Service Station Water & Waste Points for Vanlifers The Idea: A lot of vanlifers (and motorhomers, boaters, off-gridders) are signing petitions asking motorway services and petrol stations to install fresh water taps and waste disposal points. On paper, it sounds spot on — easy access, safe disposal, less fly-tipping. I’ll say this up […]

We are calling on the Government to update guidance for Motorway Service Areas (MSAs), requiring they provide essential facilities for campervans and motorhomes: toilet (black waste), grey water disposal, and fresh water refill. Many service stations lack waste and water facilities for campervans and motorhomes, making responsible travel difficult. Without proper disposal points, some travellers […]

No Overnight Parking: UK Vanlife & Campervan Rules “I thought we could park anywhere in the UK?” That’s the dream, isn’t it? A van, a view, and the freedom to stop where you please. But if you’re living the vanlife in the UK — whether in a campervan, motorhome, or self-built off-grid wagon — you’ve […]