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Cynthia πŸ‡³πŸ‡± | Solo vanlife 🚐

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πŸ—ΊοΈ Slow traveller sharing her adventures
✨ Hoping to inspire other women to do solo vanlife
🚐 Since '22 in my selfbuild van
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Vanlife Norway
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Remember to always celebrate the wins✨! Second time @explore_the_different rode with me! Look what she accomplished ✨! Way to go CynthiaπŸ’ͺ🏼! So proud of you girl! New drills to control clutch and trottle, and handling the bike and find balance! #endurogirl#dirtbikegirls#girlswhoride by @explore_the_different
My student for the day @explore_the_different ! You did absolutly great today! And you should be really proud of your self! You CAN and you did itπŸ’ͺ🏼🀩! You know now that it’s never too late to start riding dirtbikes✨πŸ’ͺ🏼! Thank you for a great day🀩 ✨Go and follow this brave girl @explore_the_different on her journey! Thank you @jevnakermotorklubb for renting out bike and for leanding out the gear! We had a great day🀩 #endurogirl#enduro#girlswhoride#dirtbikegirls by @explore_the_different
Would you dare to watch Stranger Things 5 in the dark woods? 😱🌲 #strangerthings #strangerthings5 #horrorvibes #darkwoods #netflix #scaryreel #vanlife by @explore_the_different
Seven days back on the road 🚐 Exploring the magic of Northern Spain πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ #vanlifespain #vanlifeadventures #fulltimevanlife #fulltimetraveller #outdoorlife #vanlifeurope by @explore_the_different
And 7 countries more 🚐β™₯️ 3 years vanlife anniversary, feeling blessed, grateful and adventurous. Up to many more πŸ™πŸΌ #vanlifetravel #vanlifedreams #solovanlife #vanlifegirl #vanlifeeurope #traveleurope #camping #outdoorlife #outdoors #campground #wildcamping #offgrid #sprintervan by @explore_the_different
Some last shots of my nordic adventure πŸ₯Ύβ›°οΈ Currently back in the Netherlands, but can't wait for the next trip. Where to go? #vanlifenorway #nordicnature #lofoten #abiskonationalpark #scandinaviansummer #norwegiansummer by @explore_the_different
Total Expenses Vanlife Norway and SwedenπŸ’Έ I spent roughly 13 weeks in Scandinavia, 56 days in Norway, 31 days in Sweden. Somewhere in between, I also went back to the Netherlands for a week by plane (not included in these numbers). Here’s the breakdown: Diesel:€1,475 total – about €454/month Groceries: €855 total – about €263/month Ferries: €305 total – about €94/month Restaurants & cafΓ©s: €190 total – about €59/month Shopping: €135 total – about €42/month Gifts: €130 total – about €40/month Campings: €65 total – about €20/month Motorbike rides: €45 total – about €14/month Parking:€45 total – about €14/month Gas (for cooking/heating): €40 total – about €12/month Activities:€40 total – about €12/month Grand Total: €3,325. That’s about €1,023 per month So what do you think… was it cheap or expensive? For anyone who is interested: A Little Context 🚐 Fuel was by far my biggest cost – not a surprise for vanlife, since I drove 10.537 kilometers in total. πŸ₯¦ Groceries come next, but here’s the trick: before heading to these pricey countries, I packed my van with a stash of long-lasting food. I did count those costs here, but obviously it saved me money compared to buying everything in Sweden or Norway. I cook (almost) every day, I rarely eat meat or bread, and while fresh veggies can be pricey, this kept my food budget manageable. Household items (like toilet paper) are included here too, since I buy them with groceries anyway. ⛴️ For ferries, I took the β€œcheap” ones: Rostock β†’ Trelleborg on the way in, and Larvik β†’ Hirtshals on the way back. Inside Norway, I only used the free ferries. πŸ›οΈ For my standards, I did quite a bit of shopping – I got myself a hiking pants, a merino wool sweater, a headband, and a few little things. πŸ•οΈ Accomodation was almost for free, just two nights on campsites, the rest was wild camping. Occasionally I used campsite facilities like a washing machine. 🎟️ Activities? I managed to experience a lot without paying entry fees. Sometimes I considered it, but in the end I had plenty of adventures without extra costs. by @explore_the_different
A.K.A @explore_the_different Hoi, ik ben Cynthia (29) en dit is mijn derde vanlife jaar in mijn bus Beer🐻 Hoewel ik mijn bus eigenlijk nooit β€œBeer” noem, is dat toch de naam die ik hem vier jaar geleden gegeven heb. Toen was het nog een rode, kale ex Bo-rent bus! Na 11 maanden hadden mijn vader en ik hem omgebouwd. MΓ©t als bonus: een motor achterop Een eerlijk woordje: Mijn hart klopt voor het ontdekken van nieuwe plekken, voor het leren van culturen en het ontmoeten van mensen onderweg. Ik reis alleen, maar voel me nooit eenzaam. Vanlife betekent voor mij vrijheid, avontuur en buiten leven met alle hoogte- en dieptepunten. Maar soms is het gewoon afzien. De kou trotseren, wegslippen in de sneeuw, vastzitten in de modder, een lekke band. Naar een garage of ziekenhuis moeten in een land waar je de taal niet spreekt. Aangestaard worden door mannen, achtervolgd worden door aggressieve honden. Uitgeput achter het stuur, chaotische verkeerssituaties. En Google Maps is soms mijn grootste vijand. Maar ik geniet volop! Wakker worden op de mooiste plekken, wilde dieren spotten, met de motor op pad. Na werk een wandeling maken in de bergen, een week later een duik in zee nemen. Lokale gerechten proeven, locals ontmoeten en optrekken met andere vanlifers. Nieuwe sporten leren en zwerfdieren liefde en eten geven. Natuurlijk mis ik familie, vrienden en de feestjes waar ik niet bij kan zijn. Je kunt niet alles hebben, iets wat ik soms nog moet leren. Maar dit leven past bij mij, ik zou het voor niets willen veranderen. En bovenal ben ik dankbaar voor mijn bus, die me veilig naar 25 landen bracht en nog steeds elke dag naar me lacht. β€” π·π‘’π‘‘π‘β„Žβ€’π‘‰π‘Žπ‘›π‘™π‘–π‘“π‘’ β€” π•π• π•šπ•Ÿ π•₯𝕙𝕖 π•”π• π•žπ•žπ•¦π•Ÿπ•šπ•₯π•ͺ #dutchvanlife #dutch #europe #travel #van #vanlife #woody #nomad #wanderlust #happy #follow #diy #conversion #instagood #couple #beautiful #amazing #discover #home #happycamper #vanlifestyle #wanderlust #travellife #photography #community #communitynl #vaNLifers! #vanlifemagazine by @explore_the_different
First time Norway for one of my besties! 600 km of road trip and vanlife vibes through the Lofoten Islands πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Mountains, fjords, cozy game nights, local food, challenging hikes, spotting wildlife and way too many laughs. Memories for life, thanks for visiting me @laurawiggemansen ✨ by @explore_the_different
Spotted sea eagles, orcas, foxes and moose in Norway’s wild nature β™₯οΈπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ #norwaytravel #norwegiannature #lofotenislands #visitlofoten #wildlifephotography #seaeagle #vanlifedreams by @explore_the_different
My favourite activity on Lofoten Islands πŸ₯Ύ #hikingnorway #hikingadventures #lofotenhighlights #lofotennature #vanlifenorway #vanlifegirl by @explore_the_different
One of the most spectacular and unique destinations in Norway. Dramatic scenery, midnight sun, charming fishing villages, outdoor adventures. πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄πŸš A wild vanlife dream. #vanlifenorway #lofotenhighlights #lofotenislands #vanlifeadventures #vanliving #lofotennature by @explore_the_different

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