FnA Van Life

Frankie and Alex Van Life
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Join Frankie and Alex on the road to experience van life first hand. We've been living this way since 2019 and share stories from other nomads to help you decide, is van life for you?

  1. 17H AGO

    #176 "What 12 Year Old Me Wished For" — Day 4 of 365

    We walked into a castle in Portugal today that was built over 900 years ago. And standing there, surrounded by stone walls that have seen centuries of history, all I could think about was being 12 years old.New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.📍 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/📍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/📍 Website — https://www.fnavanlife.comThis is Day 4 of 365 days of unfiltered daily vlog content and today got real in a way we didn't plan for.Portugal is everything. The people, the castles, the history, the feeling of walking through a doorway and being transported back in time. We talk about what it actually feels like to drive here — and trust me nobody shows you that part either. But somewhere between the cobblestones and the castle walls something from my past came up that I've never really said out loud before.What did 12 year old me wish for? Not a toy. Not a holiday. Something most kids take for granted.This series exists because we believe real life — the messy, unpolished, unfiltered version — is worth showing. Not just the castles and the travel. The stuff underneath it. The reason you get on a plane in the first place. We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full time van life, now part time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of donations to this channel go to charity. Every single dollar.#vanlife #portugal #castlesofportugal #travelvlog #dailyvlog #365days #vanlifefamily #reallife #unfiltered #travelwithtoddler #familytravel #europeantravel #nomadlife #vanlifecouple #rawvlog #frankienalex #nobodyshowsyouthispart #vanlife2026 #givingback #portugaldaily #europetravel #traveleurope #internationaltravel #lifeOnTheRoad #partimevanlifeLook forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

    21 min

  2. 1D AGO

    #175 I Burnt Lunch Reading Your Comments — Day 3 of 365

    I sat down to make lunch, put a pizza in the oven, started reading your comments from Day 1 — and completely forgot about the pizza. 📍 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/ 📍 Website — https://www.fanvanlife.com📍Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/ This is Day 3 and the community is already showing up in a way I didn't expect. Day 1 went live and something happened that we weren't prepared for. Real people. Real responses. People sharing what they're going through, what they're looking for, why they clicked. I read every single one on camera today — the good, the ones that hit different, and yes, the one negative comment we needed to address honestly.This is what this series is about. Not the perfect shot or the scripted moment. It's the burnt pizza. It's the comment that makes you stop what you're doing. It's two people figuring out what connection actually looks like when you stop performing for the camera. We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full time van life, now part time nomads with a toddler, a business, and 365 days of unfiltered daily vlog content ahead of us. 100% of what this channel earns goes to charity. Every dollar.New episode every single day. If you're new here start with Day 1.#vanlife #dailyvlog #365days #vanlifefamily #reallife #unfiltered #comments #community #nomadlife #vanlifecouple #familyvanlife #travelwithtoddler #rawvlog #frankienalex #nobodyshowsyouthispart #vanlife2026 #givingback #charity #partimevanlife #lifeOnTheRoadHow to support the channel: Click here https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlifeLook forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

    21 min

  3. 2D AGO

    #174 We're Giving 100% Away | Day 2 of 365

    "We're Giving 100% Away" | Day 2 — Nobody Shows You This PartVan life taught us that freedom isn't free. Today we're making it official — 100% donations this channel earns goes to charity. Every dollar. No exceptions.Yesterday we hit record for the first time and showed you our real life — the chaos, the toddler, the honest conversations. Today we're making a commitment that changes everything about why we're doing this.We spent 5 years living full time van life. Now we have a toddler, a business, and we split our time between two trailers and international travel. Nothing about our life looks like the highlight reel and we're done pretending it does.This is Day 2 of 365 days of raw, unfiltered daily vlog content. No scripts. No perfect shots. No filter. Just two people figuring out what freedom actually looks like when real life shows up — and a toddler who will absolutely steal the camera.If you found us today start with Day 1. This series gets better every single day.New episode every day for 365 days. Subscribe so you don't miss one.📍 Instagram — [ https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/ ]📍 Website — [ https://www.fnavanlife.com ]📍 Facebook --[ https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/ ]#vanlife #dailyvlog #365days #givingback #charity #familyvanlife #nomadlife #reallife #unfiltered #vanlifefamily #partimevanlife #lifeOnTheRoad #rawlife #frankienalex #nobodyshowsyouthispartHow to support the channel Click here https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlifeLook forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

    20 min

  4. 3D AGO

    #173 Nobody Shows You This Part - Day 1 of 365

    We've lived van life for 5 years. Now we have a toddler, a business, and a life that looks nothing like the highlight reel. We are continuing to travel full-time even with a toddler. This is 20 minutes, unfiltered, unpolished, whatever happens happens — and we're doing it every single day for 365 days.This is Day 1. If you've ever felt like nobody on the internet is showing you what life on the road actually looks like — the chaos, the real conversations, the hard days alongside the good ones — this series is for you. We're Frankie and Alex. Full-time van lifers turned part-time nomads, figuring out what freedom actually means when real life shows up. New episode every single day. Subscribe so you don't miss one.📍 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/📍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/📍 Website — https://www.fnavanlife.com#vanlife #dailyvlog #365days #vanlifefamily #reallife #unfiltered #travelwithtoddler #familytravel #nomadlife #vanlifecouple #rawvlog #frankienalex #nobodyshowsyouthispart #vanlife2026 #givingback #nokidshungry #charity #gofundme #givingtostrangers #whywegiveback #20minutesaday #choresdebate #familyvanlife #vulnerability #childhoodstories #kindness #charitymatters #portugal #realreason #gratitudeLook forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

    30 min

  5. MAR 13

    We Didn't Plan For This — Day 8 of 365

    One comment stopped us in our tracks today.No Kid Hungry 👉 GoFundMe — https://gofund.me/6e55e79c4Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOAWe're driving through a small town in Portugal. Everly has been asking for corn nuts for the last 20 minutes and she is not letting it go. We're talking about childhood memories, family dynamics, and the parts of your family you somehow never really got to know. Then we read the comments. And everything stopped. Turns out this series is reaching people we never expected. And bringing up memories in people watching all over the world that they haven't thought about in years. We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full time van life, now part time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of donations to the channel go to charity. Every single dollar.📍Fna Life Youtube - https://youtube.com/fnavanlife📍 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/📍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/📍 Website — https://www.fnavanlife.com#vanlife #portugal #dailyvlog #365days #vanlifefamily #reallife #unfiltered #travelwithtoddler #familytravel #europeantravel #nomadlife #vanlifecouple #rawvlog #frankienalex #nobodyshowsyouthispart #vanlife2026 #givingback #nokidshungry #charity #gofundme #familydynamics #childhoodmemories #toddlerlife #portugaldrive #familyvanlife #connection #community Look forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

    21 min

  6. MAR 4

    #172 Van Life Is Not Cheap Anymore (Here’s Why)

    ✨ Want our exact systems, guides, and resources?→ Get our e-guides here: https://stan.store/fnalife 🛒 SHOP WHAT WE USE IN THIS VIDEO ⭐ Perfect Cup of Tea https://geni.us/zhxv2lT ⭐ Our How to Van Life BOOK https://geni.us/tDL8bU What's up guys and welcome back to the podcast! We're Frankie and Alex, and on FnA Van Life, we bring you news from the nomadic community and interviews with fellow nomads so you can really know what it's like to live the nomadic life. We've spent many years living in a van and experiencing rv living, and we're excited to share our latest adventures with you. We have noticed Life on the road isnt cheap but then again life isn't cheap anymore. Today we will cover the cost change over time from 2018 till now. We're also about to embark on a 40-day travel trip in Europe. 10 of those days we will be traveling in a Van, and we'll bring you all the details!How to support the channel 📩 Join our newsletter (behind-the-scenes + early access)https://www.fnavanlife.com/ 💛 Join our communityhttps://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnalife Look forward to hearing from you in the comments below. Frankie @ThatvanguyAlex @ThisVangirlTogether @FnALife

    53 min

  7. FEB 18

    #171 Van Life News You Won’t Hear on Instagram

    Van life looks dreamy online—but what’s actually happening behind the scenes is very different. In this episode, we break down the van life news, changes, and trends that aren’t making it into curated feeds or viral reels.From shifting costs and new challenges to the realities full-time van lifers are quietly navigating, this is the stuff you only hear when you’re actually living it. No fear-mongering. No highlight reels. Just an honest look at what’s changing in van life right now—and why it matters if you’re on the road, planning a build, or dreaming about going full-time.If you want real van life updates, not Instagram edits, you’re in the right place.👇 Drop a comment and tell us: what’s the one thing about van life you wish more people talked about?Articles in the podcast:https://www.horrorsociety.com/2026/02/10/van-life-new-horror-feature-from-writer-director-thor-moreno/https://www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/plans-being-explored-to-provide-van-lifers-with-a-place-to-park-up-859112https://vanreviewer.co.uk/news/ebay-announces-shortlist-for-its-van-conversion-of-the-year/https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/37326429/stay-warm-no-heating-live-van/How to support the channel Click here https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlifeBe sure to join the fam!https://www.facebook.com/Fnalife/https://www.instagram.com/fnalife/Over on This and That we are all about Van Life, Snowboarding, hiking, and any kind of outdoor adventure. We have Visited over 40 states and snowboarding over 80 mountain Resorts in the last 2 years. Showing the beauty of nature while doing extreme spots to make you want to get out and enjoy it too! Look forward to hearing from you in the comments below. Peace. Frankie @ThatvanguyAlex @ThisVangirlTogether @FnA Life

    50 min

  8. FEB 10

    #170 How YOU Can Travel the World by House Sitting

    Join us on YouTube for videos about our travels. www.youtube.com/fnavanlife Van life gave us the freedom to explore—but now we’re stepping into a new chapter that could take us even farther. In this episode, we share the behind-the-scenes story of how we secured our very first house sit, what the experience actually involves day-to-day, and the honest expectations anyone should have before applying. We break down the practical steps that made the process smoother—from creating a profile that homeowners trust, to communicating clearly, to setting yourself up for a successful stay. If you’ve ever wondered whether house sitting could be a realistic, affordable way to travel more often—or even full time—this conversation is packed with real-world insight from our first attempt. This isn’t the end of van life for our family—it’s an evolution. We’re exploring how combining house sitting with our mobile lifestyle could open the door to seeing more countries together while still keeping the freedom we love. Support us HereVenmo Fnavanlife Patreon www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Other social media Facebook www.facebook.com/fnalife Instagram www.instagram.com/fnalife

    55 min
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Join Frankie and Alex on the road to experience van life first hand. We've been living this way since 2019 and share stories from other nomads to help you decide, is van life for you?

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  • Creator
    Frankie and Alex Van Life
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Frankie and Alex Van Life
  • Show Website
    FnA Van Life

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