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# Explore our Vanstoori story here

12.4.2026

## Our First Vanstoori Trip With a Baby: How Two-Month-Old Vanessa Taught Us New Sides of Vanlife

Our first motorhome trip with our two-month-old baby to the Inkoo archipelago taught us how vanlife changes with a tiny adventurer on board – and why it is still absolutely worth it.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/vanstoori-vauvan-kanssa

23.9.2025(Heading North 5/5)

## The turquoise wonder of Blåisvatnet and homeward vibes from Norwegian fjords

Hiking to the turquoise lake of Blåisvatnet offered an unforgettable moment in Norwegian nature. On the return we enjoyed a sauna by Lyngen, stops at Kilpisjärvi, and northern lights.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/blaaisvatnet

21.9.2025(Heading North 4/5)

## Surprises on the way to Tromsø – from northern lights to the hospital waiting room

Our journey to Tromsø took a dramatic turn when Jessika got injured. Luckily, a stunning aurora night and the Sommarøy scenery brought comfort.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/tromssa

19.9.2025(Heading North 3/5)

## Birthday adventure on Senja – from tourist viewpoints to the Hesten summit

A birthday on Norway's Senja brought scenic viewpoints, a delicious lunch at The Fat Cod, and a tough rainy hike to the Hesten peak.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/senja-hesten

17.9.2025(Heading North 2/5)

## Adventures on Senja and Ånderdalen National Park

After the Abisko hike we headed to Senja, where wild camping spots, a seaside campsite, and Ånderdalen hiking took us deep into stunning northern nature.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/senja-anderdalen

15.9.2025(Heading North 1/5)

## The journey begins – Heading north by motorhome towards Norway

In early September we set off towards Northern Norway. First steps took us via Kuopio to Kemi, Haparanda's candy heaven and Sweden's Abisko scenery.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/kohti-norjaa

4.4.2025(Picking up new vehicles 4/4)

## By motorhome across Europe: from the Eifel mountains to Cologne and Travemünde harbour

Travelling with Vanstoori across Europe – from Leiden to the Eifel mountains, fairy-tale Monschau and Cologne Cathedral all the way to Travemünde.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/eifel-koln

30.3.2025(Picking up new vehicles 3/4)

## From Rhine shores to Dutch tulip fields – Koblenz to Leiden

Our route ran from Koblenz along the Rhine to the Netherlands, stopping at Den Bosch, Keukenhof's tulip paradise and idyllic Leiden.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/rein-hollanti

27.3.2025(Picking up new vehicles 2/4)

## From Taunus mountains to the Rhine valley – wild camps, wine villages and legends

Vanstoori's trip took us from the misty Taunus mountains to the lush Rhine riverbanks. A tale of wild camps, wine towns and the legendary Lorelei.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/taunus-rein

25.3.2025(Picking up new vehicles 1/4)

## Hunting for a new motorhome and a pickup trip to Germany

When the fleet needed expanding, we headed to Germany to pick up new motorhomes. The journey took us from Rhine scenery to Dutch tulip seas.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/hakureissu-saksa

26.5.2024

## Overnight trip to Strömfors Ironworks

Strömfors Ironworks in Ruotsinpyhtää is an idyllic, peaceful destination perfect for a one-night motorhome stop.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/stromfors

17.5.2024

## Motorhome pickup from Germany – LMC Innovan, temporary plates and thousands in savings

Acquiring the third motorhome took me back to Germany – uncertainties and delays turned into a successful trip and thousands of euros saved.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/lmc-innovan

6.4.2024

## First trip in the Benimar – spring sunshine with cats and Köttboda beach

Our first night in the new Benimar took us to Köttboda beach in Porvoo. Our cats came along, and we got to test the motorhome in practice.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/benimar-kottboda

17.2.2024

## From van life passion to a business – the founding story of Vanstoori

After the Portugal trip we were momentarily satisfied with the feeling of freedom – but only for a moment. A motorhome in the driveway sparked questions that eventually led to the birth of Vanstoori.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/perustamistarina

13.12.2023(13/13)

## By motorhome to Portugal's stunning west coast – unforgettable wild camps and atmospheric Lagos

Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/portugali-lagos

10.12.2023(12/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Cádiz and Seville – whispers of history and vibrant atmosphere

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/cadiz-sevilla

7.12.2023(11/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Monkey attack, mountain adventure and city life in Gibraltar

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/gibraltar

6.12.2023(10/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Adventure on Caminito Del Rey – A spectacular hike in the heart of Andalusia

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/caminito-del-rey

3.12.2023(9/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Prehistoric caves and mountain adventures – Andalusia's unforgettable sights

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/andalusia-luolat

2.12.2023(8/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## From Marbella to Ronda – Sunrises, luxury and mountain magic

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/marbella-ronda

29.11.2023(7/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Adventure at Fonts de l'Algar waterfalls

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/fonts-de-lalgar

28.11.2023(6/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Unforgettable hiking day in the Chulilla canyon

The Chulilla canyon trail led us across suspension bridges down to the turquoise river. Climbers, lush vegetation and dramatic rock walls in the heart of Spain made it unforgettable.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/vaellus-chulilla-kanjoni

27.11.2023(5/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Across Spain by motorhome – mountain roads, an empty beach and natural calm

From Andorra south to the Spanish coast: narrow mountain roads, a tense low railway tunnel and a perfect deserted wild camp on the shore of Chulilla lake.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/matkailuauto-espanja-roadtrip-chulilla

25.11.2023(4/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Adventure in the Pyrenees – road trip to Andorra

The Pyrenean mountain road to Andorra offered free-roaming horses, idyllic mountain villages and views that stopped us in our tracks. In Andorra we marvelled at tax-free shopping and spent the night high in the mountains.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/seikkailu-pyreneilla-road-trip-andorraan

24.11.2023(3/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Through France by motorhome – tolls, wild winds and a spontaneous decision

Driving through France brought tolls of around €300, the stress of Crit'Air environmental stickers and ferocious Mediterranean coast wind gusts. A spontaneous decision was born along the way: we'd take a detour into Andorra.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/road-trip-ranska-espanja-andorra

23.11.2023(2/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Baden-Baden – Spa town in the heart of the Black Forest

We arrived in Baden-Baden at dusk and found a peaceful overnight spot on a hillside via Park4Night. In the morning we explored the historic spa town – Roman springs, Christmas markets and Black Forest views.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/baden-baden-kylpylat-joulutori-matkakokemus

22.11.2023(1/13) Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal

## Across Europe by motorhome – chasing the Spanish sun

After our Norway trip we craved sun and warmth. The journey started from the Vuosaari–Muuga ferry across Europe via Germany toward the southern coast of Spain.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/matkailuauto-euroopan-halki-espanjaan

14.9.2023(Dream road trip to the Lofoten Islands by motorhome 4/4)

## By motorhome to Lofoten – Endpoint Å i Lofoten

Lofoten's last village Å looks like a postcard: red fishermen's cabins, dramatic mountains and the sea on the horizon. The end of the road was a perfect ending to a dream trip.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/matkailuauto-lofootit-a-i-lofoten

12.9.2023(Dream road trip to the Lofoten Islands by motorhome 3/4)

## Conquering Ryten and Reinebringen – Lofoten's hiking challenges

Ryten's chained-up steep trail and the 2000-step pilgrimage of Reinebringen rewarded us with breathtaking views over Reine. The two most famous Lofoten hikes really delivered the challenge.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/lofootit-vaellus-ryten-reinebringen

10.9.2023(Dream road trip to the Lofoten Islands by motorhome 2/4)

## Lofoten by motorhome – adventure, surprises and tips

A flu forced us to slow down, but the comfort of the motorhome saved the trip. The Lofoten landscapes were enchanting – we wanted to stay in every cove for weeks.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/matkailuautolla-lofooteille-vinkit-kokemukset

8.9.2023(Dream road trip to the Lofoten Islands by motorhome 1/4)

## To Northern Norway by motorhome – Lofoten, wild camping and a road trip adventure

Heading for autumnal northern Norway: cool weather, free wild camping and the rugged peaks of Lofoten waited. This is how we prepared with Jessika for the dream road trip.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/matkailuauto-pohjois-norja-lofootit-puskaparkki

19.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 7/7)

## Dolomites and the Austrian mountains by motorhome – Tre Cime disappointment and a Via Ferrata adventure

Being turned away at the Tre Cime gate was a blow, but the return to Austria and a peaceful Via Ferrata route saved the rest of the trip. Lesson: in high season you have to book in advance.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/dolomiitit-itavalta-matkailuautolla-via-ferrata

16.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 6/7)

## Dolomites by motorhome – mountain lakes, traffic jams and a Tre Cime adventure

From Austria to the Italian Dolomites through congested mountain roads. The Felbertauerntunnel, picture-perfect lakes and the journey toward the famous Tre Cime peaks shaped the day.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/dolomiitit-matkailuautolla-tre-cime-ja-lagot

15.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 5/7)

## Via Ferrata and the perfect wild camp in the Alps – Postalmklamm Klettersteig

Reward for the early wake-up was a discovery: the Postalmklamm Klettersteig as a demanding Via Ferrata, and right above it a perfect wild camp with a stunning Alpine view.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/via-ferrata-postalmklamm-puskaparkki-itavalta

14.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 4/7)

## A night by Mondsee – wild camping struggles and shower drama

Wild-camping bans on the shores of Mondsee didn't stop us, but our first attempt at the van's shower ended in leaking seals and a chilly outdoor wash. The heat forced us to improvise solutions.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/yopyminen-mondsee-matkailuauto-suihkuongelmat

13.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 3/7)

## First Via Ferrata experience – climbing and motorhome travel in Austria

Ötztal's Via Ferrata was our first encounter with cable-secured climbing on a real rock face. The route was rated easy but offered unforgettable thrills in the heart of the Alps.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/via-ferrata-otztal-matkailuauto-itavalta

12.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 2/7)

## First night in a motorhome – experiences from Germany and Austria

First night at a noisy German truck stop, kitting out the van at Bauhaus and Ikea in Innsbruck, and filling the water tank with two soda bottles – the basics of motorhome life were learnt fast.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/ensimmainen-yo-matkailuautossa-saksa-itavalta

11.8.2023(First motorhome adventure – Alps and Dolomites 1/7)

## My first motorhome – experiences with the Volkswagen Grand California

Instead of renting I bought my first motorhome: a VW Grand California 600. I picked it up in Neu-Ulm in southern Germany – a factory-built compact motorhome based on a panel van.

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https://vanstoori.fi/en/blogi/ensimmainen-matkailuauto-grand-california

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