Pam The Van: Around the world, in a van, with a dog

Marina Piro, a 20-year old is travelling around the world with her dog in her converted van. The adventurous Italian is an inspiration to all globetrotters, as she travels with her best buddies— her rescue dog Odie and her van Pam.

Another southern English gem, just a few (steep) steps from Durdle door. . You Dorsetians or dorsetitians or dorsinians, however you want to be called, are very lucky people! . . . #lulworthcove #dorset #jurassiccoast #vandwelling #vantravelling #outsideisfree #goexplore #itravelalone #littleadventures #travellingdog #nomaddog #labradoodle #nomadgirl #tinyhousebigliving #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on Jun 7, 2017 at 1:21pm PDT

Odie trying to be as cute as the dog on the packaging. . I think he is succeeding but I guess I’m slightly biased 😁. . Let me present you my driving partner: Odie’s food. I keep it on the passenger seat as its the only space available in the van. It travels with the seatbelts on, to avoid falling. The other drivers must think I’m nuts. . Odie loves those @benevopetfoods kibbles, and always asks for more. Can you believe they are 100% plant based? Happy dog, happy owner! 🐕. . If you are long for a cruelty free dog food brand do check them out, they’ve got a good selection and most importantly they’ll satisfy your pooch nutritional needs and belly 😉. . . . #happydog #travellingdog #dogonthemove #nomaddog #plantbaseddog #benevo #vegandog #vegandogfood #vegandogs #vegandogsofig #veggiedog #veggiepets #sp #livecompassionately #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on May 23, 2017 at 2:53pm PDT

Can you believe that this is in (most of the time) cold, rainy England? . This place was so beautiful that I nearly shed a little tear. . The thing that upsets me a little is that this place is privately owned. For as much as I know that this is great as they are taking good care of it, and it’s totally open to the public, it feels wrong that such a stunning place is of someone property. Is it just me? . On the plus side, the beach IS open to dogs on leads all year round, and if you walk towards the less busy areas you can leave them off the lead no problem. . . . #durdledoor #dorset #jurassiccoast #englishbeaches #beachdog #vanexplorers #vanlife #vantravelling #vandwelling #outsideisfree #goexplore #livethelifeyouwant #naturewonders #nomaddog #nomadgirl #homeonwheels #itravelalone #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on Jun 1, 2017 at 9:38am PDT

Cuddling time at Cheddar Gorge (the name makes me laugh every time 😂). . Pam did struggle up those Hills but it was very worth it! 🏔 . . . . #cheddargorge #homeiswhereyouparkit #goexplore #gooutside #hikingdog #travellingdog #itravelalone #outsideisfree #livenow #adventuredog #adventureseveryday #nomaddog #nomadgirl #dontleavethemhome #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on May 22, 2017 at 9:49am PDT

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She bought the 2001 Renault Kangoo in 2015 and soon began converting and renovating it-adding new flooring, a bed and even a kitchen. She kept her fans up to date on her blog PamTheVan.com. Her main reason to create this van was so that her dog could come along with her on her adventures saying that-“The main reason why I chose to be traveling by van was that I wanted to have Odie with me. A van seemed the most viable option. Too many bus, train, plane companies do not accept dogs, not to mention the difficulties you might have to find a suitable accommodation.”

❤ So grateful to be calling this home ❤. . 📸@jayahuasca . . . #vanlife #projectvanlife #tinyhouse #tinyhousemovement #homeiswhereyouparkit #tinyvan #vanlifeexplorers #vancrush #vandwelling #nomadlife #neverstaystill #diyconversion #minicamper #kangoocamper #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on May 4, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT

New video is up on our channel (link on bio) ✌ .
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🌅 De Maasduinen park – Holland
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#vandog #vangirl #neverstopexloring #itravelalone #adventuredog #outsideisfree #homeiswhereyouparkit #livethelifeyouwant #livenow #dontleavethemhome #travellingdog #globetrotterdog #nomaddog #nomaddgirl #amsterdam #maasduinen #nationalpark #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on Apr 8, 2017 at 12:03pm PDT

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Make a list of the things you fear the most and start working on them. A fear might lie right where there is opportunity!
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Hope in 2017 you’ll get to experience pure happiness as Odie in this picture 🙂 #vanlife #itravelalone #outsideisfree #goexplore #vandog #neverstill #happydog #sheexplores #nomaddog #pamthevan

A post shared by Marina (@pamthevan91) on Jan 1, 2017 at 6:37am PST

She has been to countries like England, Holland, Germany, Austria and so many more. Her dog Odie, an adorable golden retriever, goes with her on all her trips.