Today, we’re going to discover the adventures of Oskar Van Wild, a Spanish traveler and CaraMaps ambassador! Very active on his social networks, Oskar shares with his community his vanlife moments and the incredible landscapes he discovers. He is passionate about nature sports and he is an ambassador for a mountain sportswear brand @alpenplus_spain and manages the Instagram pages @exploreheart and @farrayfurgo. He also passes on his eco-responsible values to his community and doesn’t hesitate to pick up litter in the places he visits. A unique traveler with a strong commitment to environmental protection!
PRESENTATION OF THE TRAVELER OSKAR 🚐
Hello Oskar, could you introduce yourself and your travel plans to the CaraMaps community?
OSKAR: Hello everyone, this adventure began in 2020. After careful consideration, I decided to buy a Ford transit which I fitted out myself from start to finish. I finished it after a year, and then I was able to start my van life.
Do you travel alone or accompanied? How often do you travel?
OSKAR: It depends on the occasion, sometimes alone, sometimes as a couple or with friends. I generally go away every weekend and whenever I can. I travel throughout August.
Was there anything in particular that prompted you to take the plunge?
OSKAR: I’ve always loved nature and discovering places, as well as traveling, so I saw this as an option to enjoy it even more.
We know you’re a responsible traveler who wants to preserve the environment while enjoying life in a van. Can you tell us where you get these values from? Do you have any other values you’d like to share as a van traveler?
OSKAR: I’ve been involved in various nature-related activities for many years, and I’ve learned a lot from them. The least we can do is respect the environment and the places where we travel.
WHAT ARE OSKAR’S TRAVEL HABITS? 🌍
CaraMaps noticed on your social networks that you travel a lot in Italy and Spain. Are you keen to discover new horizons?
OSKAR: There are many destinations I’d like to explore: Scotland, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland…little by little we’ll be conquering new frontiers.
CaraMaps noticed on your social networks that you’re an enthusiast of nature sports (climbing, diving, hiking…). Did you discover these sports thanks to your change of life to vanlife, or were you already passionate about them before?
OSKAR: I changed my life for vanlife only 3 years ago, and before that I already practised these sports, perhaps less frequently.
Do you have one or more rituals before or after arriving in a new place?
OSKAR: Normally, my ritual when I arrive in a new place is to drink a cold beer! Hehehe!
Are you more of a planner or an improviser?
OSKAR: Within the framework of a plan, I like to improvise… sometimes the journey itself demands it.
SHARING EXPERIENCE AND ADVICE ✨
Do you have any advice for those who want to experience the adventure of travelling with CaraMaps?
OSKAR: Well, my advice is to go for the premium version of the app without hesitation, it’s very comprehensive and a great help on the road!
As a CaraMaps ambassador, can you tell us how you use the CaraMaps app on your travels, and how it helps you?
OSKAR: When I travel, I always like to know at least where to spend the night, so with the app I check the area and see what places are available. It’s very useful to have all the information the app gives us about each place.
What’s your best travel memory? A favorite destination to share with the CaraMaps community?
OSKAR: Without a doubt, my favorite destination to date is the Dolomites, in northern Italy, where travelling is like being in a fairytale, with its valleys, villages, mountains… everything is magical.
Thank you for your time, Oskar. We wish you every success in your travels with the CaraMaps app. We look forward to following your next adventures!
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