Van Life Among Turquoise Lakes and Fairytale Waterfalls

Join us as we explore the breathtaking mountains of southern Spain, where turquoise lakes, hidden waterfalls and peaceful park-ups create the perfect setting for slow winter van life. In this episode, we kayak on crystal-clear waters, hike through fairytale landscapes and look for a secret waterfall...

Disclaimer: For safety, we always recommend wearing a life vest when kayaking. Conditions were calm and we stayed close to shore, but it's always best practice to wear properly fitted safety gear on the water 🙂

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In this episode:
🚐 Off-Grid Van Life in the Spanish Mountains
🛶 Kayaking with Heidi for the First Time!
🏞️ A Fairytale Waterfall Hike
🌿 Foraging Wild Ingredients
🗺️ Looking for a Secret Waterfall

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Who We Are
01:10 Our Plans for the Week
02:40 Kayaking On a Turquoise Lake
04:40 Exploring a Mountain Village
05:30 Foraging Wild Herbs
06:40 Peaceful Morning in the Mountains
07:46 A Fairytale Waterfall Walk
09:46 A Change of Plans
10:28 Making Blueberry Crumble
12:00 Looking for a Secret Waterfall
14:03 Outro


➢ WHO WE ARE
We’re Jessica, Risi, and Heidi – a trio exploring Europe as digital nomads, living a minimalist lifestyle in our handcrafted wooden van conversion “Bilbo.” A year ago we left behind our old lives working 9-5 for a life of freedom and full-time travel. We converted our second hand van using sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, linen and hemp to create an eco-friendly cottage on wheels for our adventures. Since then, we've been doing van life in Europe in the slow lane, reconnecting with nature through foraging and learning more about European folklore 🚌


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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 – Observe from a distance and never feed animals.
7. Be considerate of others by respecting people's space and avoiding noise


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