I’m heading to the Netherlands to pick up my (new to me) van! His name is Kenny, and I’m buying him from The Steiners, a family that have been travelling through Europe and surrounds for the past few years. After months of anticipation, and a few weeks visiting with my daughter in the UK, tonight is the night I finally lay eyes on it. But … Continue reading Starting my Europe Solo Female Van Life!
I recently found myself in the beautiful town of Cirencester, the unofficial capital of the Cotswolds, while on a house-sitting adventure. This charming town offers so much history, from its connection to an Earl whose family inspired the name of the Australian town, Bathurst, to its Roman roots when it was called Corinium. I stayed in a cozy house with a little cat, and we … Continue reading A Journey Through Cirencester: Discovering the Heart of the Cotswolds
Visiting Oxford feels like stepping into a living storybook. This city, with its roots tracing back over 900 years, has been a wellspring of inspiration for some of literature’s greatest minds, including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Lewis Carroll. Each cobblestone street and ancient college whispers tales of the past, making it a vibrant tapestry of history and creativity. On my latest trip, I immersed … Continue reading Exploring the Enchantment of Oxford: A Journey Through History and Inspiration
I’ve just taken the plunge! After a chat with my boss about taking some time off, I was approved to take a whole year away to travel across Europe in a van. I’m so excited but, to be honest, also a bit terrified! This dream is finally becoming real, and now the adventure begins. The first big step was buying a van in Europe. I’ll … Continue reading Gap Year at 54
I like the idea of us going on a journey together. I also like the ambiguity of the word “journey” here. When people talk about their journey, it may refer to a physical trip, a weekend away or a long anticipated holiday planned in meticulous detail (travel is high on my priority list right now, see other posts for details). It may also refer to … Continue reading Let’s take a journey together
Why would a girl who usually barely engages online, and in fact actively avoided it in the past, start a blog? Last year I had a little forced slow down which has given me some time to think about what is really important in life and what I want in mine. I have been doing a bit of research into what makes people happy. What … Continue reading I’m Helen. Nice to meet you!
Helen Wheels - Solo Female Van Life 