I live in a van so I don’t pay any rent or bills – yes I have to wash in a river and forage for food, but it’s worth it

A COUPLE have revealed that they live in a van and as a result, don’t have to pay any rent or bills.

The pair describe themselves as “free spirits”, who are currently exploring the "wilder side" of Europe in their self-built campervan.

Laura and Aaron converted the van from scratch into a funky Hobbit-house on wheels and now live their dream "fairycore" life. 

The adventurous couple, who are both artists, explained that they saved up £10,000 in 18 months between them and were able to buy and convert the van and do a six month trip. 

But now, the pair have shared the affordability of their lifestyle, as they revealed that to save cash, they spend time foraging for food.

Not only this, but their van doesn’t have a shower, so they wash in rivers too. 

Posting on social media, the couple shared a short clip of their stylish van and penned: “POV: You drive far far away to the mountains to live simply in your campervan with no rent or bills to pay, spending your days foraging for food and bathing in rivers.”

The couple, who recommend off grid living, have shared a close-up look inside their unique home online.

Laura explained: “We wanted our van to feel like a cabin inside and used all upcycled and second-hand materials.

“Because of this, our conversion was super cheap and it only cost us $1,500 [£1,100].”

Their “tiny kitchen” has “loads of room for ingredients”, and Aaron explained that to get running water, they simply press a foot pump that is under their sink.

They have a slide out gas stove so that they can cook outside in nature and have a solar panel on the roof.

The roof of the orange van has been covered with wooden panels placed diagonally to give the home an interesting and unique appearance.

The kitchen area continues the natural wooden theme, and has potted plants and wicker baskets flooding the space, as well as large windows allowing for plenty of natural light.