Van Life: A Practical Guide
with Raya and Louis
Learn everything you need to know to take your life on the road
Includes quarterly live calls with Raya & Louis!
About This Course
The Van Life lifestyle offers you the ultimate possible freedom: you can have a home or vacation rental that can go almost anywhere. In this course, Raya and Louis share everything that they’ve learned from years of living in many different types of homes on wheels. With lessons on everything from choosing a van through to the realities of van life travel, and more advanced tips like off-roading, this course offers an ultimate overview of everything you need to think about before starting your van life experience. You will also hear about Raya and Louis’ successes and failures, and why they’ve chosen to spend the past few years living out of different vehicles. By the end of this course, you will be armed with the confidence and practical tips to turn your dreams of traveling in a van into a reality.
What You'll Learn
How to choose a van that’s right for you
What to consider when building out a van or making changes
How to plan your first trip away in your van
The realities of the van life lifestyle — including advice for working on the road, where to park at night, and how to tackle personal hygiene
How to make the transition from part-time to full-time van life
Tips for driving a van and going offroad
What you need to know when traveling in a van abroad
How to stay safe when living in a van
Watch Some Samples
We've pulled out a few clips to give you a better idea of what to expect in the course
Course Breakdown
Welcome
Why a Van?
Who Are We?
Choosing a Van
Your Options
Building Out a Van
Things to Remember While Driving
Planning Your Trip
Basic Parameters
Setting the Tone
Our Recommendations for Your First Trip
The Vanlife Lifestyle
Packing
Day-to-Day Life
Let’s Get Personal… Talking About Hygiene
Where to Park at Night
What to Do While Traveling
Things Nobody Tells You
Additional Pro Tips
Off Roading Basics
Caravanning vs Solo Travel
Being Environmentally Friendly
Transitioning From Part-Time to Full-time Van Life
Conclusion
Goodbye!
Meet Your Instructors
Raya Encheva and Louis Cole are filmmakers and content creators focusing on travel and alternative living. They have been traveling the world for the past 8 years, and for the last year have been living full time in vehicles between a converted school bus in the U.S., a van in Europe and a 4x4 camper in Costa Rica. Whether they’re doing VanLife full time, seeking out the best local plant based food or moving into an eco community in the jungle in Costa Rica, Raya and Louis are passionate about living differently than most of us are taught is ‘normal’. They’re sharing every part of their adventures, from the ups and the downs, to help you embark on your own journey into alternative living.
Van Life: A Practical Guide
with Raya and Louis