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The Escape
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Kris + Loki · A Knackered old VW T4 · Almost No fixed plans

UK Campervan Adventures · Stealth Camping · Road Trips · Dog-Friendly Exploring

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Kris and Loki the beagle with their VW T4 van

THE RIG — VW T4 · CO-PILOT: LOKI

Who's driving?

Beaches, back roads, a beagle called Loki & a lot of laughs

UK Campervan Adventures, Camping & Road Trips. Join Kris and Loki as we explore England and Wales in an old VW T4 Transporter. From scenic road trips and wild camping to dog-friendly beaches, countryside walks and quiet overnight stops, The Escape Pod Diaries follows real campervan adventures around the UK.

No fixed itinerary, no five-star pitches — just an old diesel engine, a Beagle dog with strong opinions about beaches, and a camera rolling for the bits in between.

New vlogs on YouTube now and again, with a few snaps on Instagram whenever we can be arsed :)

Latest Dispatches

Straight from the road

Our latest videos from the channel...

05 Jun 2026

Challenging Super Scenic Dog Walk With Loki #beagle #vanlifeuk

01 Jun 2026

Exmouth Seafront Van Camp with Loki Beagle #adventure #vanlifeuk #beagle #doglife #vancamping

30 May 2026

Scenic Drive & Happy Dog Walk: Perfect Nature Escape! #beagle #doglife #dogwalk #doggo

30 May 2026

Beagle Dog's Magical Moment at the Lake #dogwalk #doglife #beagle #doggo

29 May 2026

Rainy Camper Van Life | Lake Vyrnwy Adventure with Loki! #beagle #vanlifeuk #adventure #dogwalk

29 May 2026

Scenic Drive: Beach, Hills, and Sheep & Pure Bliss! #beagle #beach #doglife

26 May 2026

Van Life Hidden Gem: Exploring the Stunning Bromyard Downs 🌳📷👀 #vantrip #vancamping

27 Nov 2025

MOT Time 🔧 Will The Escape Pod Van Pass ?? | VW T4 Transporter 2.5 TDi

11 Nov 2025

Vanlife - Long Term Sustainability ? Digital ID Tracking ? | Walk & Talk @ Tiddesley Woods

03 Nov 2025

Van Tour | The Escape Pod | VW Transporter T4 2.5 TDi

19 Oct 2025

❄️BULL! New Sleeping Setup on Chilly Night@Kilkenny Nature Reserve,Cheltenham #vancamping #adventure

19 Oct 2025

😪 Cracked Van Windscreen, No Problem! Finding Calm at The Lower Lode, Tewkesbury | VW T4 2.5 TDi

19 Oct 2025

24 Hours #Exploring Skenfrith Castle | Countryside #vancamping #Adventure With My Dog Loki #Beagle

19 Jun 2025

Will the van hold up for 120+ mile trip ? | Clevedon & The Malverns

11 Jun 2025

WE'RE BACK Out In The Van with New Fuel Pumps | Cleeve Hill, Dunstall Castle, Lydney Harbour

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