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Gemini and ChatGPT have transformed #vanlife for us. These omniscient travel advisers allow us to spend less time planning and more time experiencing.

The end’s not so bad, either

An absurdly beautiful way to wake up. #vanlife

YouTube video by The Verge Van life tech tour: how I work from anywhere

I'm on day 44 of my European roadtrip. Here's a #vanlife video I did for work.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...

Last 24 hours of #vanlife in Croatia

Finally getting some kitesurfing in at this magical off-season spot in Viganj, Croatia

Behind the scenes #vanlife feature video shot in Croatia for @theverge.com

Testing out TCL's PlayCube projector in Croatia.

Update

Hank doesn't care about optimizing solar input. #vanlife

Story coming up about how I power my van with all-in-one solar generators (aka, power stations) instead of a bespoke Victron Energy solution.

Like many #vanlifers, I just lost the free pause feature on my Startlink Mini Roam subscription. It's now $5/€5 per month for zero added value for a dish I don't use six months of the year. Feels like a clear bait and switch, to me, given the "pay as you go" promise.

Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year Project Kuiper doesn’t even have 100 sats in orbit yet.

Can't wait to have an Elon Musk alternative for #vanlife space internet. Still unclear what the schedule is for Europe or the US, and we don't have pricing or terminal specs anywhere.

www.theverge.com/news/718816/...

I had mixed feelings about this BougeRV CRD2 fridge / freezer combo for #vanlife. It does all the stuff it needs to but there's an alarming inattention to detail.

A battery-powered Starlink Mini! Why doesn't SpaceX offer this?

My review:

The enshitification of Instagram continues with these unskippable "Ad breaks" with countdown timers.

They are. But haven’t worn them in a few months because it’s dry and I want a shoe that breathes better in heat.

A bit too big for my Sprinter #vanlife adventures but my god is it impressive for a portable. My review:

not yet...

Upcoming review

A tree, giver of life and enemy to solar panels, got aggressive with my van recently, shattering a panel and leaving a scar. #vanlife

Took a pre-production VanMoof S6 for a spin yesterday. All my issues with their previous e-bikes have been addressed, especially the automatic shifter. I'll also be doing a long-term review to see if claims of improved serviceability and longevity are true.

In additional to a 30A Anderson output for RV integration, I like Anker's gas generator passthrough feature and bidirectional inlet box for home backup: spend less on a smaller battery array that can be charged during a blackout while simultaneously powering critical devices inside the home.

Got this magnetic shower holder from Tactic Vans. Simple, inexpensive, and hugely convenient. www.tacticvans.com/shop/p/magne...

Prior to this #vanlife review I was planning to install a permanent shower cabin in my Sprinter for about 10x the price. No more.

Behind the scenes: photoshoot for upcoming review.

My father left behind a typewritten memoir that I’ve returned to again and again since his passing so many years ago. Oh, how I wish there was a hand-written version instead of an impersonal Microsoft Word file.

They bring us to the precipice of being able to upload a 3D foot scan for made-to-order shoes printed exactly to our specifications, and I’m here for it.

Pope Low Earth Orbit.