Tonight was a special one — our first virtual meetup call outside of The Vanlife Network, open to anyone interested in vanlife. And honestly? It felt amazing to see so many new faces, future vanlifers, and road veterans all hanging out together. We had people calling in from Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium — even a few who aren’t in vans yet but are already dreaming about hitting the road. From the first minutes it had that classic campfire vibe: relaxed, curious, a little chaotic, and full of good laughs. We opened with everyone sharing where they were and how they live on the road. From high-tech heated vans to military trucks, to tiny home conversions held together by zip ties. And a few people still living stationary lives but mentally on the road! A few moments that stood out: - Stories from long-term vanlifers—5+ years on the road!—mixed with total beginners asking their first big questions. - Travel tips across Europe: Spain’s coastline, Portugal’s hidden gems, and why the Camino keeps pulling people back. - The “coffee cup on the dashboard” trick to meet other vanlifers… which then escalated into testing pineapples as a signal. (We’re all waiting for the field report on that one.) - Discussions about boondocking, wild camping, moochdocking, and even a Dutch network where people offer up their driveways for free overnight stays. - Portugal’s €2 wine somehow turned into a serious plan for a TVLC Christmas Wine Tasting. - A few running and hiking goals were shared—plus a couple of injured Achilles tendons and broken diesel heaters reminding us why we bond so well. - And of course the usual van chaos: broken locks, heater failures, repairs, auctions, recycling struggles… the full lifestyle package. - We wrapped up chatting about holiday plans, meetups, and the growing idea of doing open digital campfires more often to help new people find their tribe. It was relaxed, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming. Thanks to everyone who hopped on—even for a few minutes. These calls always remind me why community matters. ❤️

This is your chance to meet other vanlifers and vanlife dreamers from across the globe, share your story, ask questions, and connect in real time. Whether you’re already on the road or still dreaming of hitting it, this is where it all starts. What to expect: 🔥 Casual introductions & stories from the road 💬 Q&A and open sharing 🌍 Meet likeminded people who get your lifestyle 💡 Tips, inspiration, and maybe a few laughs along the way This is an open, no-pressure hangout — just bring your favorite drink, your good vibes, and your curiosity. 📍 When: Wednesday, 3 December 🕗 Time: 20:00 CET (click here to check your local time) 🔥 Where: Inside The Vanlife Community 👉 Click here to add it to your calendar now — so you don’t forget Looking forward to meeting you! See you around the fire 🔥✨ — Rens P.S. If you got friends who might want to join, feel free to invite them into The Vanlife Community! ❤️

I’m parked right at the beach and yesterday there was an amazing sunset which I enjoyed while sipping tea on the boulevard in front of my van! Show me your most beautiful sunset picture! 📷☀️

I wanted to share a photo I took a couple of days ago. I was parked in the mountains. It was very cold, and you could clearly see the cold bridges—areas without condensation where more heat leaks out. In those spots, the metal bodywork was visibly outlined because it stayed slightly warmer.

Vanlife meeting in the cold and snow in the Netherlands. After a 16 km walk yesterday, I drove to this parking lot just outside Bronckhorst. We bought a few bottles of Bronckhorst brewery's special beer for the evening. Super tasty, aged in whiskey barrels. This morning I saw snow falling, not a lot, but still nice enough to take some drone photos.