{"id":413750,"date":"2023-09-22T18:11:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T16:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/?p=413750"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:53:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:53:28","slug":"you-know-that-vanlife-is-your-life-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/you-know-that-vanlife-is-your-life-when\/","title":{"rendered":"You Know That Vanlife is Your Life When\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vanlife is the kind of life many people dream about. These days, living in a modified van and exploring the world for weeks, months or even years is perfectly acceptable. You must have spotted a few of these adventurous spirits on the road, right?<\/p>\n

This article is dedicated to all vanlife addicts and to those who have it on their bucket list (maybe for a Working Holiday Visa adventure to Australia<\/a>?).<\/p>\n

Because vanlife is complete freedom but also an adventure in itself. All vanlife addicts, raise your hand if\u2026<\/p>\n

You turn the volume up on the radio when your van is making weird noises<\/h4>\n

Note that the louder the noise, the more it\u2019ll cost to get the problem fixed. So there\u2019s one sentence you\u2019ll never say out loud\u2014\u201cdamn, what\u2019s that weird noise?\u201d Problem, solution. Just make sure you can\u2019t hear it!<\/p>\n

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You know where to find the best spots to spend the night<\/h4>\n

Wikicamps, Park4night and Google Maps are your best friends. You just know where to park for scenery and a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

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You have a major in BBQ with a minor in grilling<\/h4>\n

You\u2019re such a true BBQ chef that you\u2019ve considered buying all the tools and accessories, including the \u201cGrillFather\u201d apron you saw online. Or maybe the \u201cMay the Forks be With You\u201d model. You\u2019re still hesitating.<\/p>\n

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You developed a taste for gas station coffee<\/h4>\n

Honestly, who needs George Clooney and Nespresso when you can just order from a 24\/7 random gas station in the middle of nowhere?<\/p>\n

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You never shower without plastic flip-flops<\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s face it, camp showers or your own solar shower call for footwear. And obviously, you can\u2019t remember the last time you rinsed with hot water.<\/p>\n

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You insist that you\u2019re stealthy, not sneaky<\/h4>\n

Okay, maybe you did camp where you weren\u2019t supposed to a few times, but you got up early enough to avoid park rangers and you left the spot spotless.<\/p>\n

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You have way too many bruises<\/h4>\n

Small space plus normal human body equals bumping your head or worse, your baby toe, twenty times a day. Ouch, you\u2019ve just done it again.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re a Tetris and space-saving pro<\/h4>\n

Everything fits and space is maximized. Kind of. It\u2019s just that you have to move twenty boxes every time you need to open the hidden table. Maybe next time you\u2019ll consider transparent bins as well\u2026<\/p>\n

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You spend half your budget on gas<\/h4>\n

Your worst nightmare is the fill-up plus a van service appointment. Flying across the world could have been cheaper\u2026<\/p>\n

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You have hacks for just about everything<\/h4>\n

Problem? Solution. You\u2019re an experienced traveller, a fearless soul, a resourceful adventurer\u2026 HOLY SHIT IS THAT A SPIDER?? WHAT SHOULD I DO???<\/p>\n

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No style is a style<\/h4>\n

This is vanlife, not Fashion Week. Comfort is more important, which explains why you live in your t-shirt, sweatpants and sandals.<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t have plans, not even a plan<\/h4>\n

Every day is a new adventure. No pressure, no obligations, you\u2019re the boss and you can do whatever you want.<\/p>\n

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You stop at every scenic lookout<\/h4>\n

It doesn\u2019t even have to say \u201cscenic lookout\u201d, you just stop wherever it\u2019s pretty. This is probably why you\u2019re running out of storage on your phone and why you should probably spend an evening sorting through the million pictures of your van.<\/p>\n

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Your van is your cozy home sweet home<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s on wheels but so what? At the end of the day, you\u2019re going \u201chome\u201d and you sleep like a baby.<\/p>\n

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In fact, your van has a name<\/h4>\n

What? It\u2019s your best friend and your only travel companion, you can\u2019t just call it \u201cthe van\u201d!<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re getting dangerously addicted to this lifestyle<\/h4>\n

You\u2019re free, you\u2019re travelling, you\u2019re meeting interesting people along the way, you\u2019re learning new skills and you\u2019re quite enjoying the journey of self-discovery as well.<\/p>\n

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You just can\u2019t beat the daily sunrise and sunset<\/h4>\n

Honestly, it\u2019s better than a movie and it starts on time without commercials.<\/p>\n

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You know all the tricks to warm up on cold nights<\/h4>\n

Candles, hot soup, blankets, hot water bottle\u2026 it\u2019s not that cold, really. More hot soup is on the way!<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t like riding shotgun<\/h4>\n

You\u2019re the only person who knows all the van\u2019s quirks, after all.<\/p>\n

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You have the best playlists<\/h4>\n

Top pop hits, best of the 1990s, some rap music and maybe obscure heavy metal bands because why not. And of course, you sing along.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re quite a cook now<\/h4>\n

Sure, your meal invariably includes instant noodles and pasta with your favourite sauce if you\u2019re feeling fancy but it\u2019s cheap and filling.<\/p>\n

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All your loved ones tell you how lucky you are<\/h4>\n

Yep, you\u2019re lucky. But mostly, you made it happen. You decided to live a nomadic life and to leap into the unknown. You did it, congrats!<\/p>\n

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And if you\u2019re not exploring the world in a van, the article You Know You\u2019re a Backpacker When\u2026<\/a> should describe you pretty well!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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