Category: Vanlife
Listen to blog Series: Between Lay-Bys – Real Life on the Road I’ve lived in a van across the UK for over six years. Not for Instagram. Not for a trend. For real life. Most nights don’t start with sunsets and wine glasses. They start with lay-bys. And a decent dose of doubt. The lay-by […]
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 […]
“It’s a quiet country lane. Just me, my van, and the wind rattling the trees. Then I hear it: a firm knock on the campervan door shit here we go. Two police officers, one female, one male, stand outside in stab vests, radios, and duty belts. The side door closed. Should I just be quiet, […]