OUR STORY
Founded by Irina and Tim Pearce, Vanlife Explorers UK is based in the garden of England, Kent. We have been a couple now for 16 years of adventure and life experience and we were blessed with a beautiful little girl, Lily, in 2015. Lily is just as excited by the business as we are and her excitable and inquisitive nature inspires us to inject adventure into every single day.
We are based in Kent, the garden of England, with easy links to London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel - you are just 35 minutes away from Europe!
Travel, exploration and the discovery of new horizons is what drives us. With over 35 years of experience between us in the leisure and tourism industry, we know what customers really value when it comes to their vacation. We offer a uniquely handcrafted, fully self-sufficient luxury home from home experience in the form of our amazing campervan.
We’re also avid foodies with great local knowledge, making us the ideal choice for a Kent-based adventure. Just tell us what you’re excited by and we’ll tailor-make your holiday around your individual pleasures. An experience that’s made just for you - and one you’ll never forget.
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Conversion Story
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Dora started her life as a light goods delivery van with a great history, fully maintained and well looked after, coupled with an extremely low mileage you would never believe she was made in 2007! We purchased her in January 2020 and handed her over to be professionally and lovingly converted by Studley Camper Conversions, we came up with a design packed with very clever and unique features that make Dora one of a kind. Our goal was to create a van that was comfortable to go almost anywhere and we certainly achieved it.
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She is a long wheelbase, hightop, manual Mercedes Sprinter which gave us a pretty big canvas to fit all the creature comforts you need for an off grid adventure without compromising on the luxury. With a very generous sleeping area, a galley style kitchen, hidden shower and ample social space for dining, family games or just chilling, you will have an amazing unforgettable touring holiday experience.
We believe travel and exploration can be so much more when you have true freedom of choice. The choice of that stunning mountain view, beautiful lake or incredible seaside sunrise. Imagine waking up in your dream - imagine having your morning cup of tea whilst appreciating the perfection of nature with the people you love most in the world. Turn those dreams into plans for tomorrow and Dora will take you there!
