We started full-time vanlife in Japan at the beginning of 2020 and since then, we have seen a steady increase in the popularity of vanlife thanks to it’s presence on social media and people looking for alternative ways to travel which make it easier to socially distance…
The delicious smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning is one of our favourite smells and whether we are camping or travelling by van, we always make sure to start our day with a good cup of coffee…
Van life is a really fun and exciting way to travel and during the year of 2020, we spent over 230 nights in our self-converted camper van while travelling in Japan. During this time, we have kept luggage to a minimum and realised what van life essential items are required for a successful trip…
At the beginning of this year, we purchased a dirty 14-year old Nissan Caravan from yahoo auction and spent a month converting it into our dream tiny home on wheels. We didn’t have much prior experience…
One of the best things about travelling to a new place is having the opportunity to try delicious local foods that you may not have encountered before. The island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan…
The Shiretoko Peninsula, located on the island of Hokkaido in north-eastern Japan has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 2005 and is one of Japan’s most beautiful and untouched national parks…
Hokkaido, located in the north of Japan, is the country’s biggest prefecture and is home to over 5 million people. It’s the least developed of the main islands in Japan and faces harsh winters where temperatures…
Since we live in our van full time and are constantly moving to new places, we often get asked by people ‘’where do you stay overnight?’’ while living and traveling by van in Japan…
After spending 4 months in Shikoku living in our van and in an old Japanese house, it was time to decide where to go next in Japan! Towards the end of June, the weather in Shikoku had started to get very hot and humid and to be honest, it became difficult for us to live comfortably in our van…
Have you seen others travelling by van and enjoying endless adventures? Are you thinking about starting van life but not really sure where to begin? We have been living in our van in Japan for most of 2020 and we have learnt many things along the way…
Van Life in Japan is an incredible way to travel and discover places off the beaten track, however if you are not careful, the costs can easily add up since it’s easy for everyday to end up feeling like a holiday…
We have spent most of 2020 living in our self-converted camper van in Japan and it has been an incredible experience! Travelling by van in Japan is a great way to get away from the crowds and explore the more undiscovered parts of the country…
Are you looking for the ultimate life of freedom and adventure with your significant other? Then vanlife is for you! Waking up to beautiful views everyday, eating delicious food…
Vanlife dates back many years but in the last 5 years or so, partly thanks to social media, vanlife has started to increase in popularity as people are starting to realise…