How We Live on $500 a Month Travelling Full-Time in Our Van

In this video we spill the beans on how we afford to travel Europe full time in our van on just $500 a month each! We break down where our money goes, how we keep costs low, and the hacks that make van life surprisingly affordable for us! NOTE: this video is mostly about HOW we save money, but we did notice that the expenses we went over in more detail don’t quite amount to $500 🙈 The ones missing are our SIM for the 4G router ($15 each), phone contracts ($8-10 each) and maintenance ($20 each based on what we paid in the 2 years we’ve had our van - we don’t budget for this on a monthly basis but we probably should! Also this goes without saying but maintenance is something that can vary wildly based on the age and condition of your van - we invested in a well looked after 2016 van with 100k miles which is part of the reason our maintenance spending has been low!) If you love slow travel, off-grid living, and the folklore hidden in Europe’s landscapes, make sure to subscribe and join us on the journey! 🧡 ╰ watch our van life adventures in Europe:    • Van Life in Europe’s Only Desert   ╰ support us on Patreon and enjoy extra content!   / jessicakleczka   ╰ if Patreon is not for you, we offer the same benefits to channel members:    / @roots-in-the-wild   ╰ if subscriptions are not for you, you can leave us a super thanks to help us create more videos (via the three dots under the video) 💕 --- 🚌 products showed or mentioned in this video (affiliate links): ╰ our travel wash bag for laundry: https://bit.ly/3PIuNAM ╰ royalty free music (get 7 days free): https://share.epidemicsound.com/ki5bsy ╰ dehancer film emulation - get 10% off with WILDROOTS10: https://www.dehancer.com/shop 🌿 let's stay in touch! ╰ Instagram:   / jessicakleczka   ╰ Channel playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41s... --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Our Travel Budget & Context 01:29 What We Spend Money On 04:14 How We Keep Our Spending Low 16:45 How We Make Money 18:43 Remote & Seasonal Work 21:06 Final Thoughts __ 🤝 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 #VanLifeEurope #FullTimeTravel #BudgetTravel #SimpleLife #MinimalistTravel