I love Instagram, it’s the source of so much inspiration and possibility, there are a few different accounts I enjoy all for different reasons, some for the builds, some for the travels, others for interesting people I like. Below I’m going to list my nine favourite UK accounts.
The Travelling Makers
Heather & David previously known as @dustyvanlife are full of innovation! I am always inspired by their builds, they do everything from woodwork to welding and resprays!
9 til 5 grind
Jack is a little newer on the “vanlife” instagram scene for builds but once again he’s full of inspiration and innovation! He focuses on the MWB & LWB Sprinter/Crafter body shell turning empty vans into weekend sports vans in as little as 3 weeks! He’s based in Shropshire and has just completed build number FIVE!
Vanlifetv.UK
Matt has a great Youtube channel and Instagram account, he’s not been so active recently but he posts quality content, based in the south west of the UK you will often see beautiful park ups of Dartmoor, check out his youtube channel! He documented most of his build it helped me a lot when I started building.
Project Van Rambo
Sammi and Oslo are currently making their way around Europe in a converted ambulance, Sammi is a very down to earth van lifer who’s definitely in it for the long haul and not just because it’s now a fashionable trend. Travelling as a solo female with her dog she’s an inspiration to girls wanting to live and travel in a van.
Building Bluebell
This has to be one of the most eye catching vans I’ve seen so far in the UK, Georjie’s building a home that’s a piece of art! This isn’t a fast build and there aren’t hundreds of photos on her Instagram but it’s a build well worth following.
The Lorry Life
Tom’s build is certainly an eye catcher, previously serving as a British army truck it’s a huge 4×4 Leyland DAF, the section on the back was fully fabricated and constructed by Tom! It’s certainly a tiny home on wheels along with being an awesome overland vehicle.
Kite Van Man
You’ll find Alex on Youtube (where he’s most popular) and Instagram, he’s been on the scene for a few years now with his van build video reaching over 1M views now on Youtube. He’s the definition of a digital nomad, working from his laptop as he snowboards in the winter and kite surfs in the summer!
From a Vantage Point
Dom and Christie are a lovely couple who had been travelling Europe for a year in their big bus “Magnus” they’ve recently returned to work in London but they have a great account with great photos from all over Europe, so if you’re looking to explore then it’s a great account for travel inspiration.
The Indie Projects
If you haven’t heard of The Indie Projects then you’ve either been living under a rock or you’ve never searched “vanlife” on youtube. Theo and Bee are a very dedicated couple in the community and probably the biggest name in the “UK Vanlife” scene, recently moving to Portugal they’ve purchased some land which boasts a wood fired hot tub! They’re pictures are always amazing and their van tour videos on youtube are an inspiration to people all around the globe, thanks Theo & Bee!
I hope you enjoy following these accounts, they’ve all provided me with ideas and inspiration I’ll be using in future builds and travel. Comment below and let me know your favourite accounts? Adam @aboutavan
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