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Whatever your interests, you’ll find content on this website that’s not only filled with inspiration but is also packed with raw & honest advice.

Now we know that you want to know exactly how we live a location-independent lifestyle, adventuring & working along the way or maybe you’d like some inspiration for your next trip?

That’s exactly what we’re here for – to share our experience with you.

Our passion lies in helping & inspiring others to explore, connect with nature & live alternatively & we are so excited to have you join us on our journey.

 

cheese!

That’s us, with the big smiles.

We’re Kelly & Adam, a couple of wild souls who live alternatively, amidst nature. 

what’s brought us to living this way?

Van Life Blog couple Kelly & Adam at The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly & Adam looking at the camera & smiling, there is snow behind them & they are both wearing winter coats & hats.

Kelly ⬆   Adam ⬆

Van Life Blog couple Kelly & Adam at The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly & Adam looking at the camera & smiling, there is snow behind them & they are both wearing winter coats & hats.

Kelly ⬆   Adam ⬆

 

cheese!

That’s us, with the big smiles.

We’re Kelly & Adam, a couple of wild souls who live alternatively, amidst nature. 

what’s brought us to living this way?

where next adventurer?

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Curious about Van Life? Learn more with The Wilder Route. Image shows our motorhome parked in front of an usual rock formation in a semi-desert in Spain .

barnaby ⬆ 

here’s our boy!

That’s our motorhome, a Bessacarr E560 named Barnaby.

Back in 2018, we sold most of our belongings, packed up the rest of what we owned into our tiny home on wheels & have been living a location-independent lifestyle ever since!

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we love to take the wilder route

From hiking & wild swimming to road trips & cycling, we love spending time in nature. It’s not just for the pretty scenery either, being outdoors has helped us to connect with Mother Earth in ways we never dreamed possible.

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Nature & Adventure lovers Kelly & Adam at The Wilder Route out on a 2 day hike & wild camp near Whistler Canada image shows the couple standing above a turquoise blue lake with mountains all around.

      ⬆ us out on a 2 day hike & wild camp in Canada

Nature & Adventure lovers Kelly & Adam at The Wilder Route out on a 2 day hike & wild camp near Whistler Canada image shows the couple standing above a turquoise blue lake with mountains all around.

      ⬆ us out on a 2 day hike & wild camp in Canada

 

we love to take the wilder route

From hiking & wild swimming to road trips & cycling, we love spending time in nature. It’s not just for the pretty scenery either, being outdoors has helped us to connect with Mother Earth in ways we never dreamed possible.

want to learn more?

go to nature & adventure
Looking for some travel inspiration? Start here at The Wilder Route. Image shows a view through a window of a lake dotted with islands in Colombia.

gorgeous views in Guatape. Colombia ⬆ 

we just can’t calm those itchy feet

If there’s one thing that recent times have taught us, it’s not to take anything for granted.

Exploring the world is not only awesome but it educates us, broadens our minds & helps us to grow.

We are so grateful for how travel has enriched our lives.

looking for some travel inspiration?

Looking to live a little differently - Start here at The Wilder Route. Image shows a view out a motorhome windown in a green field with a horse in Cheshire, England.

      ⬆ always a different view from our tiny home on wheels

 

living a little differently

Working & adventuring wherever we choose is incredible but building this life together has come with its challenges.

want to know how we’ve done it?

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living a little differently

Working & adventuring wherever we choose is incredible but building this life together has come with its challenges.

want to know how we’ve done it?

Visit living alternatively
Looking to live a little differently - Start here at The Wilder Route. Image shows a view out a motorhome windown in a green field with a horse in Cheshire, England.

      ⬆ always a different view from our tiny home on wheels

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Full Time Van Living ∼ All Of Your Questions Answered - The Wilder Route. Image shows our van driving on a road & heading into the mountains in La Rioja, Spain.
Full∼Time Van Living ∼ All Of Your Questions Answered

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A Adventure Packed Itinerary For Scotland's NC500 - The Wilder Route. Image shows a white sandy beack with turquoise waters, there is a grassy patch with a tent pitched up for wild camping.
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How To Become A Digital Nomad - Step By Step ( Plus Tips From People Who Are). Image shows Kelly sat at her laptop with lush green mountains surrounding her.
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Driving The Bardenas Reales - Northern Spain's Navarre Desert - The Wilder Route. Image shows our Motorhome next to a lareg rock formation in a semi desrt in northern Spain.
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How To Live Life On Your Own Terms – 7 Actionable Tips - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly standing atop an arched cliff above the atlantic ocean in France.
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Camino Real Colombia Hike - Barichara to Los Santos. Image shows Kelly, walking on a dusty path, below her is a large canyon & mountains with clouds surrounding them. She is wearing black leggings, a pink top & has a rucksack on her back.
Camino Real Colombia Hike ∼ An Ancient Route From Barichara to Los Santos

The Camino Real Colombia is an age-old stone-paved road that was originally built by The [...]

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Full-Time Van Life - Our Story & The Lessons We Have Learned (So Far). Image shows Kelly & Adam watching the sunrise over Lake Garda, Northern Italy.
Full-Time Van Life ∼ Our Story & The Lessons We Have Learned (So Far)

We’ll be completely honest with you… when we started this journey back in 2018, we [...]

Volcan de Acatenango Hike - Everything You Need To Know - The Wilder Route. Image shows a scene with a tree & a volcano puffing smoke.
Volcan Acatenango Hike ∼ How To Prepare & What To Expect

Gazing at a peacefully puffing volcano, each wearing every single item of clothing we had [...]

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