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Multi-Tool And Pocket Knife: The Best Backpacking Tools You’ll Ever Need!
Hey there! When it comes to backpacking and/ or going on any kind of adventure, there are a few essentials you should never be caught without. Amongst those backpacking essentials should be a…
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Escape the 9-5 Grind: Our Journey to Location Independence
As a father in my early 40s (well, I am still 40 at the time of writing this post 🙂 ), with a loving partner and a vibrant 2-year-old daughter, I often find…
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10 exciting Days in Tenerife, Itinerary and best Reasons to go
Vanellylife has been on the move again, after a bit of a quiet time. Nope, that’s not true!! We have been travelling in the UK and in Europe but have not been able…
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Golden Cap in Dorset – A stunning hike to the highest point of the Jurassic Coast
The Golden Cap in Dorset is a major landmark on the Jurassic Coast between the towns of Charmouth and Bridport. It lies on the South West Coast Path, the UK’s longest and best-loved…
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A fantastic escape – 8 days out travelling in Cornwall
Cornwall… If you like castles, rugged coastlines, wilderness, and sunny weather (yes!) then travelling to Cornwall is definitely for you! We have been looking to explore this part of England for a long…
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How to spend a good weekend in Surrey
Are you nature lovers and love walking a lot? So this is for you: the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) will provide you with stunning views, charming cottages, Tudor architecture,…
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Henley-on-Thames circular walk via Hambleden
Are you looking for nice family walks around Henley-on-Thames? The route we recommend is a gentle circular walk between Henley and Hambleden, with varied landscapes (the Thames banks, lock and weir, meadows, traditional…
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How to make robust, lightweight and affordable furniture for your van
Finally, a step where one can do some manual work! This post will show you how we managed on our own to make a robust, lightweight and affordable piece of furniture for our van.…
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Slough to Eton circular walk, enjoying the countryside right on our doorstep
Let’s be honest, Slough does not have a good reputation. However, the city is changing quickly and has one big asset: a good number of large parks. Some of those green spaces are…
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Solar electrical system in a camper van: how to design and install
One important (among others) topic to deal with when working on a van conversion is your electrics. Ideally while being off-grid, you would like to be able to charge your phone(s), laptop(s), having…