How Does BOAT LIFE Compare to VANLIFE in the UK?
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 Published On Apr 7, 2024

Leaving Vanlife in the UK to do canal boat life - we compare them against each other

We try the canal lifestyle out and document all that happened - details of how you can hire this exact beautiful boat yourself below #CanalLife #BoatLife

HIRE GOLDBERRY FROM CHAS HARDERN
Goldberry was our beautiful 50ft narrowboat in this video. You can hire it or any other boat yourself here https://www.chashardern.co.uk/

WIN OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPERVAN FOR £5 TICKET
You can be in to Win this campervan for just £5 by entering this once-in-lifetime opportunity raffle here https://raffall.com/355345/enter-raff...

WATCH A FULL VAN TOUR OF OUR CAMPER
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WE ATE AT SHRUB IN CHESTER
the food here was unbelievable, definitely recommend
https://shrubchester.co.uk/

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BRIEF HISTORY OF CANALS IN UK
The history of canals in Britain dates back to the late 18th century when the canal era began, transforming transportation and trade across the country. The construction of canals was spurred by the need to efficiently transport goods, especially in the industrial heartlands where roads were often inadequate. The Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761, is considered the first true canal in Britain and served as a model for subsequent projects.

During the peak of canal construction in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Britain saw a network of canals spread across the landscape, connecting major cities and industrial centers. Iconic waterways such as the Grand Union Canal, linking London to Birmingham, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, connecting the east and west coasts, played crucial roles in the transportation of goods like coal, iron, and textiles. However, with the advent of railways in the mid-19th century, canal usage declined, leading to many canals being abandoned or repurposed. Despite this decline, today, many canals in Britain are preserved as heritage sites, offering recreational opportunities and glimpses into the country's industrial past.

HISTORY OF US DOING VAN LIFE
We have owned two campervans, and have been doing full time vanlife in the uk for 3 years.
Our first van was a transit and the most recent camper van conversion that's up for raffle is a Citroen Relay 2015 Luton (used to be a removal van) but now is a fully off-grid home

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