Does an office on wheels really work? Absolutely! You’re seeing more and more van lifers combining travel with remote work—especially in the winter, when the Netherlands gets cold and dark. Since you can keep working on the road, a trip like this doesn’t have to be a rushed affair. Stay in one place for a few workdays, explore the area after work, and drive on to the next destination on your day off. That way, the journey itself becomes part of your workation. Your schedule, clients, and deadlines remain the same—it’s just that your surroundings look a little different after your workday.
Traveling with CamperWorkations
We’re Robin and Pauline, and we’ve been working mostly remotely for years. Our day-to-day work involves building custom software and AI solutions, as well as marketing and design. Precisely because our work isn’t tied to a single physical location every day, we started to wonder why travel is so strongly associated with vacation time. What if, for part of that time, you’re not working from home or the office, but are on the road? In that case, a camper van has to be more than just a vacation vehicle that just happens to fit a laptop. Working seriously for several days requires reliable internet, a good workspace, and sufficient power.
That led to the creation of CamperWorkations and our first camper, Eva. Eva has two fully equipped workspaces, external monitors, an off-grid power supply, and Starlink. This gives you lightning-fast and stable internet in many places along the way, even when you’re out in the middle of nature and don’t want to rely on campground Wi-Fi. As a result, video calls, online collaboration, and getting through a normal workday are just as easy as they are at home or in the office.
In addition, two bicycles come standard, so that as soon as you close your laptop, you can immediately explore the area. At the same time, Eva remains a fully equipped camper where you can travel, sleep, cook, and shower.
Go on a “workation” with your RV this fall, too
Combining a RV trip with remote work is an especially appealing way—particularly between October and February—to travel for longer without having to take weeks off. The peak season is over, destinations are less crowded, and you have more freedom to stay in one place longer. Meanwhile, you can continue doing your regular work as usual.
And the further into the year we get, the more appealing it becomes to travel to Southern Europe in a motorhome. For example, through France and Spain to Portugal, where you can often enjoy a milder climate and more outdoor activities in the winter than in the Netherlands.
For entrepreneurs and professionals who can work largely from anywhere, this changes the question. It’s no longer, “How many vacation days can I take?” but rather, “Can I temporarily take my work with me to a different setting?” It’s precisely for that combination that we have CamperWorkations . With the code WORKINGREMOTELY10 , you’ll receive a 10% discount.
Who is a workation in a camper van right for?
If you have the option to work remotely, a workation in a camper van is a great fit for everyone. As a freelancer, you already have the freedom to choose your own workspace, but even if you’re an employee, this is entirely possible with your employer’s approval. You can go alone, with your partner, or with a friend. There are two sleeping spots in the camper and more than enough storage space for all your belongings.
For entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, a workation can actually be advantageous from a tax perspective: to the extent that the costs are demonstrably business-related, the business portion may be deductible under certain conditions.
What Two Weeks of Remote Work from Sweden Taught Us
One of our favorite spots was a nature campground near Läckö Slott. In the morning, we stepped out of the RV surrounded by greenery, with almost nothing but birdsong in the background. After a cup of coffee, we got started on a typical work morning: making plans, brainstorming, and developing ideas. Starlink provided a reliable connection there as well.
A few hours later, we closed our laptops, grabbed our bikes, and rode along Lake Vänern. That’s exactly what a workation is all about. Your work continues, but the surroundings change. The peace and quiet and the nature gave us some mental space and renewed energy.
Tips for Working Remotely from a Camper
- During our two weeks in Sweden, we discovered that two base locations were enough. If you really want to get some work done, it’s nice to stay in the same place for four or five days. You don’t have to pack up every morning, and there’s often plenty to do in and around a single beautiful location.
- That relaxed pace suits the off-season well. Between October and February, many destinations are less crowded, making it easier to stay longer.
- On the days when you do travel, use that time to discover new places along the way. That way, you can maintain that road trip feeling without having every workday interrupted by driving and setting up camp all over again.
- Eva can go off-grid, but on workdays we actually preferred a quiet nature campground: the peace and quiet you’re traveling for, with the convenience of a power hookup and other amenities.
- When it came to our daily routine, simplicity proved to be best: a focused morning of work, followed by actually shutting down the laptop. With the two bikes that come standard, you can then hop right on a bike or head out into nature.
The Experience of Working Remotely
In September, Alieke and Daniëlle from Working Remotely hit the road with their camper, Eva. Their workation took them to Luxembourg, about a 4-hour drive away. Not too far—into the mountains to enjoy the great outdoors. Alieke explains: “One of us took a shower in the camper, the other in the campground’s restroom facility. Then we’d enjoy breakfast outside in the morning sun and get to work on our laptops. One of us set up inside with a large second monitor, while the other worked outside. Both had access to power, a comfortable place to sit, and good Wi-Fi thanks to the Starlink connection.”
The biggest advantages of this RV:
- All amenities on board: electricity, water, stove, private toilet and shower
- Starlink Wi-Fi; this allows digital nomads to work from anywhere
- Compact size; this camper is very easy to drive, even for less experienced drivers
- Professional rental service; Pauline and Robin are experienced remote workers and RV travelers, so they’ve thought of everything
- Heating; this makes it a great home and remote office on wheels even in winter, perfect for spending the winter in Southern Europe
After work, they closed their laptops and put on their hiking boots. “It’s so nice to switch from workwork mode to relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. After a beautiful hike in Clervaux, we cooked a simple pasta dinner and then had a movie night. Afterward, tired but satisfied, we went to sleep. The double bed is so big that it’s also perfect for two travel buddies. I’ve rarely slept so well.”
Relax, get your work done, and explore a new area—all from the comfort of your own little home on wheels. A great time is guaranteed!
Would you like to discover a workation with Eva? Book your workation here. Use the code WORKINGREMOTELY10 you’ll now receive a 10% discount, in addition to the standard volume discount of 10% for stays of 2 weeks or longer and 15% for stays of 3 weeks or longer.
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