This video comes from a moment of genuine uncertainty — the kind that decides whether a chapter continues or quietly closes. Several chapters it turns out in my case. I was back in Australia, wondering if my van life adventures were about to end, or if I could find something that would let me keep going… just differently. Instead of rushing into a decision, I … Continue reading 10 Vans I Saw Before Buying My Bus (Toyota Coaster)
Life can change in an instant. One minute, I was travelling through Europe, living van life, chasing sunshine and stories…and the next, everything stopped. I’m not in Europe anymore.I’m back in Australia.And this post is the story of why. A Sudden Change of Plans I started this journey in Sydney — not exactly where I expected to be. I’d been travelling through Europe for 10 … Continue reading When Life Changes Instantly: Why I Left Europe and Came Back to Australia
My European adventure continues, and this time, it’s been full of surprises—some planned and some, well, let’s just say, unexpected. From visiting a legendary knife-making town in Italy to running out of gas in the middle of Tuscany, crossing six countries, and dealing with yet another mechanical issue, this trip has been a wild ride. Here’s how it all unfolded. A Special Invitation and an … Continue reading My Epic Race Across Europe: Mechanics, Knives, and Unexpected Adventures
How did a famous racetrack, a cancer connection, and an epic female race driver land me in solo van travel around Europe? Let me take you to Germany and share one of my dreams come true: visiting the legendary Nürburgring. From Motorsport Dreams to Solo Van Travel I’ve loved motorsport for as long as I can remember. The Nürburgring, a racetrack named after a 12th-century … Continue reading Driving the Nürburgring: Solo Van Adventures in Germany
Why am I bringing another Starlink box into the van? Because the first one died.And getting it fixed was… not the smooth, seamless, “future of internet” experience I was hoping for. If you’ve been thinking about installing Starlink in your van, this one’s for you. This isn’t an unboxing. It’s a real-life update after two months of frustration, unexpected costs, power dramas, replacement chaos, and … Continue reading Starlink: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (…and Taking 🙃)
I’ve just had my first night in the van, and let me tell you, it’s been a mix of excitement, learning curves, and a little bit of chaos. But, so far, it’s been amazing. I’m in a beautiful spot, surrounded by windmills, with the sun setting on the horizon, and I can’t help but feel that I’m exactly where I need to be. Here’s a … Continue reading My Van Life Adventure: First Days on the Road
Helen Wheels - Solo Female Van Life Adventures 