{"id":14687,"date":"2026-09-17T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/workation-in-a-camper-your-remote-office-on-wheels-even-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T06:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:00:24","slug":"workation-in-a-camper-your-remote-office-on-wheels-even-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/en\/workation-in-a-camper-your-remote-office-on-wheels-even-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Workation in a camper: your remote office on wheels (even in winter)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does an office on wheels really work? Absolutely! You\u2019re seeing more and more van lifers combining travel with remote work\u2014especially in the winter, when the Netherlands gets cold and dark. Since you can keep working on the road, a trip like this doesn\u2019t 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\u2014it\u2019s just that your surroundings look a little different after your workday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traveling with CamperWorkations<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re Robin and Pauline, and we\u2019ve 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\u2019t 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\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Pauline \"RV<\/p>\n

That led to the creation of <\/span>CamperWorkations<\/b><\/a> 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\u2019re out in the middle of nature and don\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go on a “workation” with your RV this fall, too<\/h2>\n

Combining a RV trip with remote work is an especially appealing way\u2014particularly between October and February\u2014to 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

For entrepreneurs and professionals who can work largely from anywhere, this changes the question. It\u2019s no longer, \u201cHow many vacation days can I take?\u201d but rather, \u201cCan I temporarily take my work with me to a different setting?\u201d It\u2019s precisely for that combination that we have<\/span> CamperWorkations<\/b><\/a> . <\/span>With the code <\/span>WORKINGREMOTELY10 <\/b>, you\u2019ll receive a 10% discount.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who is a workation in a camper van right for?<\/h2>\n

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\u2019re an employee, this is entirely possible with your employer\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Two Weeks of Remote Work from Sweden Taught Us<\/h2>\n

One of our favorite spots was a nature campground near L\u00e4ck\u00f6 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

A few hours later, we closed our laptops, grabbed our bikes, and rode along Lake V\u00e4nern. That\u2019s 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for Working Remotely from a Camper<\/h2>\n