Ranking the BEST and WORST Countries for Van Life after 1 Year of Full-Time Travel

After a year of living full-time in our campervan and travelling across Europe, we’re ranking our favourite (and least favourite countries) for the dreamiest wild camping spots, friendliest locals, safety, cost and ease of living in a van.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:35 7th Place
04:48 6th Place
09:47 5th Place
13:14 4th Place
16:26 3rd Place
19:41 2nd Place
22:20 1st Place

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🤝 THE 7 LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES
1. plan ahead: familiarise yourself with regulations and pack to minimise waste
2. travel & camp lightly: stick to trails and camp on durable surfaces
3. dispose of waste properly or take it back home with you
4. leave what you find to preserve nature and cultural features
5. minimise campfires by using stoves or fire rings
6. respect wildlife and observe from a distance
7. be considerate of others by respecting people's space and avoiding noise


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