I’ve been in quite many storms during my 4 years of vanlife, but the one on 13 September definitely was the worst so far. Buddy woke me up in the middle of the night, by jumping on the bed, because of a thunderstorm. Shortly after, sh*t went wild. Hailstones, about the size of golfballs, were dropping from the sky for like 2 - 3 minutes. Neither of us (@Larissa van Leeuwen & @Annika van Helvoort) had signal so I plugged in my Starlink to make sure we were all safe. Apart from one broken light on my camper, all seemed fine. Until the sunlight hit it at a specific angle. Much “character” was added to Taro — my motorhome — that day. One more crazy story added to our vanlife journal! 🫡 Here’s to many more! 🫶 👉 What was one scary situation you were in? Let’s share experiences! P.S. (iPhone does quite a good job at noise cancellation, but you’ll hear how loud it all was when I start speaking.)

Out of 100,000s of Skool communities, within just 6 months The Vanlife Network officially became a top 1% community – platform wide. 🏆 And here’s the wild part: our golden circle is still tiny—yet it’s making a global impact. 🌍 What started as a bold idea a few months ago has quickly turned into: - 📹 150+ hrs of Digital Campfires – agenda-free Zoom hangouts filled with laughter and deep chats. - 🔥 30+ in-person meetups — using our members map to meet around real campfires. - 🎙️ 12+ TVLN News episodes — weekly summary video to keep members up-to-date. - 🫶 Countless friendships that have turned online strangers into road family. - 👑 1st-edition TVLN merch drop – a symbol of support and belonging. - 🚮 Challenges like the 7-Day Litter Pick Challenge across multiple countries. - 🎶 Community-made raps & videos (yes, we literally create together). But more important than the numbers, we’ve built a space where vanlifers belong, making life in on the road feel a whole lot less lonely. ❤️ I'm proud to say that today TVLN is one of the most connected and uplifting spaces on the internet. And that's why we've created this free space. For you to: - get a feel of why Skool is different than an FB group, - connect with other vanlifers who care about each other and the planet, - taste what's going on in the most engaged vanlife community on the internet. Whether you’re planning your first trip or already living full-time on the road, you’ll find friendly faces, real conversation, and a taste of the connection we’re known for. Massive thanks to you—and everyone here—for helping build this movement. And of course to @Buddy the Boss for keeping the wheels turning. 🫡