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Through our personally curated guides & crafted photography, we bring you our story of motorhome life, incredible adventures & what it means to live amidst nature.

The Wilder Route has been created by us, Kelly & Adam – a couple of wild souls who help & inspire free-spirited adventurers, like you, to explore more & to connect with the natural world.

Oh, & if you’re curious about living & working alternatively – we’ve got plenty here to guide you on your journey.

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Kelly & Adam - Van Life, Adventure & Nature Bloggers at The Wilder Route - image shows us stood in front of Loch Lomond, a beautiful lake in Scotland at dusk, the sky is a dusky pink and there are mountains in the background. We are both smiling and looking at the camera, Kelly is wearing a yellow coat and orange hat & her eyes are closed, Adam is wearing a blue coat and blue hat.
Kelly & Adam - Van Life, Adventure & Nature Bloggers at The Wilder Route - image shows us stood in front of Loch Lomond, a beautiful lake in Scotland at dusk, the sky is a dusky pink and there are mountains in the background. We are both smiling and looking at the camera, Kelly is wearing a yellow coat and orange hat & her eyes are closed, Adam is wearing a blue coat and blue hat.

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“adventure & connecting with nature brings us in touch with our true selves like nothing else. ” ∼ the wilder route

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full-time van life

In 2018, after selling most of our belongings & packing the rest of what we owned into our tiny home on wheels…  we transformed our dream of a location-independent lifestyle into reality.

Life in our motorhome has brought us closer to nature & has made adventure part of our every day. It’s an alternative lifestyle, that isn’t for everybody, but for us, it works – albeit not always perfectly but hey, we do have a tendency to lean towards The Wilder Route.

Full Time Van Life - Van Life Blog - The Wilder Route - Our white motorhome is pictured with 2 bikes on the back in a snowy field surrounded by mountains with houses in the background.

van life

  • Memorable experiences from the van life diaries.
  • What it means to live in a van full time.
  • The realities of working on the road.
  • Motorhome destination guides filled with practical tips & advice.
  • How you can get started with van life.
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Full Time Van Life - Van Life Blog - The Wilder Route - Our white motorhome is pictured with 2 bikes on the back in a snowy field surrounded by mountains with houses in the background.

van life

  • Memorable experiences from the van life diaries.
  • What it means to live in a van full-time.
  • The realities of working on the road.
  • How you can get started with van life.
learn more
Full Time Van Life - Van Life Blog - The Wilder Route - Our white motorhome is pictured with 2 bikes on the back in a snowy field surrounded by mountains with houses in the background.

van life

  • Memorable experiences from the van life diaries.
  • What it means to live in a van full-time.
  • The realities of working on the road.
  • How you can get started with van life.

The Wilder Route News

A monthly round-up of our van life, travel, adventure & nature-inspired content, straight to your inbox.

from the adventure diaries

Travel is a precious gift that we are hugely fortunate to encounter & we are so grateful for the ways in which this gift has enriched our lives. Here are some of our most rewarding adventures to date…

A Road Trip through the Bardenas Reales - The Wilder Route - Our Motorhome is on the road, driving towards some large rocks in Europe's largest desert, the landscape is arid & vast.

A Road Trip Through The Bardenas Reales

A half-day route through 43 kilometres of a unique, luna-esque semi-desert in the region of Navarre, Northern Spain.

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The Camino Real - Off the beaten path in Colombia - The Wilder Route - Kelly is walking through & is shaded by the canyon looming above her, there is greenery around her and she has her back to the camera. She is wearing a pink top, black leggings, a grey cap & has a blue & pink rucksack on her back.

Off-The-Beaten-Path In Colombia

The Camino Real, an ancient stone-paved path weaving through remote villages offers a glimpse into Colombian countryside life.

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Wild camping along Scotland's NC500 - The Wilder Route - Our tent is pitched with nothing else around it on a grassy area, there is a pure white stretch of sand , deep blue sea & a cliff covered with greenery.jpg

Wild Camping Along Scotland’s NC500

The inconic North Coast 500 brings together a route of 516 miles & covers some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world.

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Hiking up to an active volcano for sunrise in Guatemala - The Wilder Route - pictured in the front of a volcano at sunrise, there is smoke rising from the volcano, Adam has his arm around Kelly & is holding 2 wooden walking poles & a water bottle. They are both dressed in lots of wooly layers with hats on.

Hiking To A Volcano At Sunrise In Guatemala

Volcan de Acatenango is the third-highest volcano in Central America, pairing that with its tough terrain, makes it quite the hiking challenge.

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Kayaking The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal ∼ A Morning Of Nature∼Filled Fun - The Wilder Route. Image shows 3 kayakers on a canal, the sun is shining on the water & the canal is lined with reed beds.
Kayaking The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal ∼ A Morning Of Nature∼Filled Fun

For obvious reasons, more & more people are choosing to [...]

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Eco Campsite UK ∼ A Review Of The Quiet Site, Ullswater, The Lake District - The Wilder Route. Image shows a view over the stone buildings of the campsite out to the surrounding fells.
Eco Campsite UK ∼ A Review Of The Quiet Site, Ullswater, The Lake District

Living close to nature, taking care of our planet & [...]

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Van Life Community ∼ Connecting With Others Whilst Travelling - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam stood at the door looking from our motorhome.
Van Life Community ∼ Connecting With Others Whilst Travelling

With over 500,000 touring vans in use across the UK [...]

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Digital Nomad Tools That Will Boost Your Online Productivity - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly sat working at her laptop.
Digital Nomad Tools That Will Boost Your Online Productivity

With digital nomads on the rise, digital nomad tools are [...]

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Earthing - What it is & how to do it - The Wilder Route.Image shows Kelly walking barefoot along a beach in Cornwall.
Earthing ∼ What It Is & How To Do It

Can you remember the last time you walked outside barefoot, [...]

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10 hiking tips for beginners - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam looking out over the mountains of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
Ten Hiking Tips For Beginners

Hiking is one of our favourite things to do, from [...]

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The Most Important Things To Consider Before Starting Van Life - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam looking out of our van window over a river in Cornwall, England.
The Most Important Things To Consider Before Starting Van Life

So you’re thinking of starting van life? A life on [...]

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The benefits of tree hugging - The Wilder Route. Image shows a forest in the Breacon Beacons National Park, Wales.
The Incredible Benefits of Tree Hugging

Why is tree hugging good for us? Research shows the [...]

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wild destinations

Getting off-the-beaten-path & into the wilderness is a priority for us when we visit a destination. Our destination guides are packed with tips & inspiration to help you explore The Wilder Route.

Wild Destination - Canada - The Wilder Route - This scene shows a turquoise blue lake which is shining with the reflection of the mountains that tower above it. The camera is pointing out over a rock with some trees directly in front & a red kayak right out in the background. The mountains are a little snow capped & there are clouds heavy with snow.

British Columbia & Alberta in western Canada offer wide-open spaces, stunning vistas & year-round outdoor activities making the area perfect for intrepid folk.

Canada
Wild Destination - Colombia - The Wilder Route - the scene is showing a viewpoint over the jungle, looking through the trees with mountains in the background, the sky is bright purple with pink hues.jpg

One of the most diverse countries in the world boasting two oceans, a range of climates, vibrant cities, incredible wildlife & countless adventure-filled activities.

Colombia
Wild Destination - Wales - The Wilder Route - the picture is looking over a stone wall into a valley with a deep dark blue llyn (lake) there is a pointed mountain dominating the foreground with smaller mountains sweeping into the picture.

Outstanding natural beauty, rugged coastline, castles dotted everywhere & rich Celtic history. There’s a lot to cover in this compact yet vast feeling country.

Wales

living & working alternatively

Building a business on the road in a way that fits alongside our lifestyle has been a journey of highs, lows & everything in-between. If you’re looking to live a location-independent lifestyle, delve in & learn more.

How to start life as a digital nomad - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly sat at a table with her latop under the canopy of her motorhome awning there are green lush mountains in the background.

How To Become A Digital Nomad

Working from anywhere is seemingly the stuff of dreams but people are doing it, ourselves included. This step-by-step guide is here to help you get started.

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Full time van living - The Wilder Route. Image shows our van driving on a road & heading into the mountains in La Rioja, Spain.

Full Time Van Living – Your Questions Answered

Does full-time van living appeal to you? From how we have made van life work to earning a living on the road, we’ve covered everything you need to know.

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How to live life on your own terms - living & working alternatively - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly standing atop an arched cliff above the atlantic ocean in France.

How To Live Life On Your Own Terms

With external pressures mounting & self-doubt creeping in, it can be easy to give up on your dreams for an existence that’s not truly aligned with your purpose. Sound familiar?

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