Living differently. Living better.
Hello, I’m Helen, the founder of Vanlife Hub. For the past couple years, I’ve lived in Manny – my Volkswagen Crafter camper – in the UK and Europe.
However, my journey of full-time travel extends beyond my van’s four wheels, I’ve been working and travelling full-time for most of the last decade. Essentially, I became a ‘digital nomad’ before I knew exactly what that was.
What Drove Me to Vanlife?
I don’t buy into the conventional narrative that success dictates owning a house, working tirelessly for decades, and squeezing in a few weeks of ‘adventure’ each year… all when you’re too exhausted to enjoy it. It was this passion for designing my life differently that led me to vanlife.
The essence of the vanlife aligns closely with my values and beliefs – specifically that we can have rich experiences, without needing to be rich. The hunt for my van began back in November 2020, and the rest is history.
From Digital Nomad to Vanlifer
Vanlife is more than a trend; it’s a mindset. I’ve experienced firsthand how it can redefine priorities, offering a unique perspective on what truly matters.
Thanks to its exponential growth over the last few years, vanlife has developed a bit of a difficult reputation. However, it has huge potential to be a liberating force, especially in a world where the cost of living is skyrocketing.
Not only is it an adventure, but vanlife can be a viable, fulfilling alternative to traditional houselife. It’s a lifestyle that encourages us to question the status quo, redefine success, build resilience, and discover a wealth of amazing experiences.
What is Vanlife Hub?
Whether you’re a seasoned vanlifer or just curious about the lifestyle, Vanlife Hub is for people who want to think differently and live boldly.
Vanlife Hub is starting life as a vanlife blog – a go-to source for everything vanlife-related. A place where you can find resources and inspiration to embark on your own journey.
If you have something to share, get in touch! I’m keen to get some guest posts happening.
The Future of Vanlife Hub
My dream for Vanlife Hub is that it will evolve into much more than ‘just another vanlife blog‘. I want Vanlife Hub(s) to be physical places that significantly improve the vanlife infrastructure in the UK.
The infrastructure for full-time vanlife is abysmal in the UK. Looking for somewhere to fill your water up? Need to empty your tanks? What about somewhere for a quick shower, or to hose down your solar panels? No chance! I’d love to make these facilities more accessible so that we can build a community, and more people will be inspired to hit the road.
But, for now, this blog is where I’m starting. Sometimes you don’t need to know where you’re going… you just need to get started. The most transformative journeys begin with a single step – or in our case, a turn of the ignition key.
Sound interesting?
If any of this resonates with you, let’s connect. The journey is just beginning, and the potential is huge. I’d love to find likeminded people to be a part of it.
