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Van Life Verhalen en Inspiratie

Als Van Life aspirant is het heel handig om de verhalen van anderen te horen die de sprong al hebben gewaagd. Welkom bij onze Van Buddies!

We weten uit ervaring hoe waardevol het is om van anderen te leren voordat je deze grote levensstijlverandering aangaat. Er komt veel bij kijken als je de weg op wilt gaan – de opwinding én de uitdagingen – en horen hoe anderen hun avontuur hebben aangepakt kan je de inspiratie en tips geven die je nodig hebt.

Deze ruimte is bedoeld om de verhalen te delen van Van Lifers die al onderweg zijn. Hier leer je wie ze zijn, hoe ze leven in hun van en welke veranderingen ze onderweg hebben doorgemaakt.

Ieder avontuur is anders, maar door deze persoonlijke verhalen krijg je een beter beeld van wat je kunt verwachten – de mooie momenten én de moeilijkheden.

Wij geloven dat leren van anderen de beste manier is om je voor te bereiden, dus we stellen je graag voor aan een aantal van onze vrienden op de weg. Van fulltime reizigers tot weekendavonturiers, ieder verhaal biedt een uniek kijkje in het busjesleven en de lessen die ze onderweg leerden.

We hopen dat ze je inspireren om je eigen Van Life avontuur te beginnen!

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ReizenDoenWeSamen: Europa Ontdekken in een Camper

Wat zijn de voordelen van reizen in een camper? Elke dag kunnen we een nieuwe “achtertuin” ontdekken, waar we maar willen, terwijl we door Europa

Lotte en gijs in campervan

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Camper Electrics: Stroom voor Avonturiers!

Wat wij het allerleukste vinden aan het leven in een camper, zijn de verschillende tuinen waar we elke dag van kunnen genieten. Op dit moment

The Pirate Truck

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Het Piratenleven op Wielen: Avonturen in Truck Life!

Mijn huis op wielen is geen camper, dit is truck life! Het is een stoere, stealthy truck. Wat ik het leukste vind? Dat hij vol

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Van Life: Vrijheid, Natuur en Nieuwe Avonturen

Sinds we fulltime van life leven in onze camper, zijn we veel relaxter geworden. We benaderen het plannen van reizen en verplichtingen met gemak en

Tania & Pablo Patas Travelling Van Buddies

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Patas Traveling: Een Gezin, Twee Honden, Oneindige Avonturen

Begin 2022 pakten we onze honden en onze camper in en vertrokken uit Spanje voor een leven op de weg. Deze beslissing bleek de beste

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Van Life Ontketend: Een Camperkeuken Op De Weg

Leven en reizen in een camper is totaal anders dan in een huis. Ik hou ervan om in mijn camperkeuken te koken en elke ochtend

Could you live here? 🏡✨ We just had to get th

Could you live here? 🏡✨
We just had to get the drone out for this one! Right now, we’re staying in our caravan, surrounded by chickens, cows, cats, and dogs 🐓🐄🐕. The views? Absolutely magical—though let’s be honest, the photos don’t even come close to doing them justice.

#camperlife #wanderlust #traveldiaries #caravanlife #vanlifediaries #lifeonwheels #australiaadventures #byronbay #lifeonwheels

Hey everyone! 👋 Can you believe it’s already

Hey everyone! 👋 Can you believe it’s already been 20 days since we arrived in Australia? 🇦🇺 Time is flying! The first few weeks, we stayed with Bai’s mom and her adorable little dogs. 🐶 We celebrated Christmas and New Year together, tried a pottery class (a bit messy but so fun! 🎨), and enjoyed lots of delicious breakfasts and lunches. 🍳🥑

Now we’re near Byron, where Bai’s dad lives, and we’re loving life in our little caravan! 🚐 “Life on Wheels” is pretty amazing. We’ve also started a morning workout routine (feeling good 💪) and have some exciting plans for the future… but more on that soon! 😉

Have you ever stayed in a caravan? What’s your favourite part about it? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

#AustraliaAdventures #CaravanLife #ByronBay #MorningWorkouts #lifeonwheels

It’s always tricky to sum up an entire year in a

It’s always tricky to sum up an entire year in a nutshell, but here we go! It’s been an exciting, challenging, stressful, and above all, adventurous year for us. In some ways, we’ve found a bit of balance... and in other ways, not so much. 😅 We’ve been working as campsite hosts and kitchen staff this season, while also traveling around the world. However, we’re starting to feel the need for a home base—a place we can come back to, instead of relying on our backpack or camper. 🇦🇺🇳🇱 Maybe a spot in both Australia and the Netherlands?

Bai is now officially a Dutch citizen 🇳🇱, and who knows, maybe it’s time for Den to get Australian citizenship too? 🤔 Either way, it’s going to be a special New Year, full of new goals, dreams, and maybe even some extra passports! ✨

Here’s a quick recap of our highlights:
* After all the courses and the ceremony, Bai got his naturalization and is now officially Dutch AND Australian! What a champ! 💪
* Bai and I have a registered partnership – yep, we’ve been a bit quiet about it, but it was a very personal moment for us. Hopefully, we can do a “do-over” with the whole family in the future! 💍👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
* We had an amazing time working as campsite hosts in Limburg for a long season. It was a season full of challenges, some stress, but mostly tons of fun and great memories. 🏕️❤️
* And most importantly, we had precious quality time with family in both the Netherlands and Australia! Those moments are priceless. 🌏💕

We can’t wait to see what the new year brings! 🥂 What are your plans for the new year? 😊

#NewYearsEve #DutchAndAustralian #AdventureTime #CampsiteLife #FamilyTime #NewGoalsNewDreams #HomeBaseGoals #vanlifenl #campervan

🌍✨ First days Down Under! ✨🌍 We’ve be

🌍✨ First days Down Under! ✨🌍

We’ve been in Australia for five days now, and it already feels like home. The flight to Newcastle was a real challenge – only two hours of sleep, but the excitement of finally hugging Bai’s mom and her two adorable pups, Fizzy & Flee, kept us going! 🐶❤️ The time difference with Bali is just 3 hours, so we’re a bit confused, but we’re surviving (a little over-caffeinated, but who isn’t?).

After a laundry marathon (3 loads, yes!), we’ve settled into a cozy home in Nabiac, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. This feels like pure luxury after days of living out of a backpack! 🧳 We stumbled upon a caravan sale and saw everything from tiny fold-up campers to full-on mini homes on wheels. 😍 Maybe for the future?

Tomorrow, we’ll enjoy a Dutch “gourmet” BBQ in the sun with Grandpa and Bai’s mom. We’ll be staying in Nabiac, NSW, for the next three weeks before heading to Bai’s grandma in Numbacca and his dad in Byron Bay.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and an amazing 2024! 🎄✨

#DownUnder #AustraliaAdventures #FirstDaysInAustralia #JetLagJourney #CozyHome #NatureVibes #LaundryDay #CaravanLife #TravelGoals #AustraliaRoadTrip #MerryChristmas #FestiveSeason #2024Goals #BackpackersLife #FamilyTime #SunshineAndBBQ

Scooters, Rays, and Full Moons! 🛵🌊🌕 Our

Scooters, Rays, and Full Moons! 🛵🌊🌕

Our days on the island flew by like a scooter at full speed! 😎 We started in Lembongan, an island slowly waking up from its “look-how-quiet-this-is” nap, but luckily, it hasn’t been overrun by hordes of tourists yet. The roads are so narrow that a scooter and a car almost have to hug each other to fit. 🚗💨 And cars? Well, they’re basically banned, except for the taxi drivers who have a special exemption (of course 😏).

Tourists come here to escape the hustle and bustle of Bali and dive into the famous dive spots. And yes, we spotted the famous manta rays! Not even a minute underwater, and there they were, swimming gracefully by us. Majestic, elegant, and totally unbothered by the busy boats full of snorkelers and divers. They clearly had their own party going on! The rays circled around like underwater VIPs, looking for their favourite snack. 🍽️

And then, nature had a little lesson for us. From Lembongan to Cenigan, you can only travel by scooter or on foot. One full moon evening, we thought, “Let’s grab a drink on the big island and then head back to the bridge.” Well, that was a bit optimistic, because the water was more than knee-high! 🌊 The ocean decided to stretch itself out, and there we were, knee-deep in water with no bridge in sight. What now? We asked some local heroes for advice and decided to just go for it. And of course, in the middle of the water, the scooter died. Oops! 😬 We pushed it to a drier spot, where it miraculously started again, but then it wouldn’t go. A local shouted, “Let it run for a minute.” And yep, after a minute, it was back on track! 🚀 Now, we keep a close eye on tide apps, because you never know when the ocean will surprise you again. 🧜‍♂️

This is just a small preview of the chaos we’ve experienced here, but it’s too much to list! Today, we arrived back in Sanur, Bali. Tomorrow, we’ll pack our things for the last time, because in the evening we’re flying to Australia! ✈️ A new chapter begins, and we can’t wait to see Rachelle, Bailey’s mom, and the rest of the family again. Who knows what new adventures await us there? 🌏✨

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Bali, Beaches, and Booking Fails: Our Journey Begi

Bali, Beaches, and Booking Fails: Our Journey Begins! 😅🌴

Our adventure to Bali started with a whirlwind of last-minute prep, but we managed to get everything sorted—bags packed, check-ins done, and visas all set! After a cozy coffee, we sent the camper into hibernation at my parents’ place and headed to Schiphol, where we had time for pizza before our 10:00 PM flight to Bali via Dubai. The flights were surprisingly smooth, thanks to Emirates’ excellent food, movies, and empty seats, which let us stretch out like royalty! 👑🍿✈️

Arriving in Sanur, we checked into the Hotel (where the bed was just bigger than a single bed—thankfully, air conditioning saved us). We were supposed to catch a ferry to the Gili Islands, but an epic booking fail (I messed up the dates 😬) meant we quickly switched plans to Nusa Lembongan, a quieter island just a half-hour boat ride away. 🚤 After renting bikes and soaking in the lively Sanur Boulevard, we indulged in smoothies, funny local stories, and some Balinese massages. 🍹💆‍♀️

The next day, we caught the ferry to Lembongan, waded through water (unexpected adventure), and settled into a lovely guesthouse. We rented a scooter, cruised through jungle roads, and dodged rain—classic Bali! 🌧️🏍️ Now, it’s time to relax. Life’s good here on Lembongan! 😎🌺

P.S. Who knew booking mistakes could lead to such an awesome change of plans? 🤔

#BaliAdventures #BookingFails #SanurVibes #LembonganLife #TravelOops #IslandEscapes #BaliBliss

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