A collection of articles and stories from life on the road, travelling overland through Europe and beyond in a self-built camper van. Here you’ll find documentary-style travel writing, hidden hot springs and thermal landscapes, remote villages, cultural traditions and the quieter realities of slow travel. Combining photography, practical insight and narrative, these stories explore van life, overland journeys, restoration projects and the human connections found far from the beaten path.
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At Two Ends of the Same Continent
A tale from two ends of the same continent, as Ben jets off to China and Lucy takes her first solo trip to Israel. And their experiences couldn’t be more different…
Europe Hidden Hot Springs Journey ⠀- (ヨーロッパ秘湯ジャーニー)
This is the story of how a couple of young van travellers and hot spring nerds came to be on TV.
Why We Were The Only Camper Van On Santorini Island
An alternative take on a trip to Santorini, and why we were the only camper van on the island.
Inside Santorini’s Symposion: The Heartland of Ancient Music and Mythology
A look inside Symposion, the cultural centre of music and mythology in Santorini’s heartland.
Europe’s Best Free Natural Hot Springs (UPDATED 2023)
The ultimate guide to Europe’s best free natural hot springs, featuring over 35 locations from West to East.
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An abandoned village in northern Portugal houses hot springs, history and a curious hermit named Jorge…