Chasing Hidden Hot Springs in the Spanish Mountains
Join us as we explore the stunning mountains of Catalonia in our wooden campervan Bilbo! This week we’re wild camping amidst towering limestone peaks, peaceful pine forests and ancient olive groves. Our journey takes us to turquoise rivers, prehistoric rock paintings and a mystical thermal spring, and we also visit a charming medieval town which was a source of inspiration for Pablo Picasso, and is home to a 2,000 year-old olive tree. If you love van life adventures, slow travel and discovering lesser-known destinations, this episode is packed with hidden gems, history and beautiful nature 🌲✨ ➢ Links to Hikes: » Ruta del Parrizal: https://alltrails.pxf.io/LKnVzY » La Fontcalda Warm Spring: https://alltrails.pxf.io/raGZA3 ➢ THE 7 LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES 1. Plan Ahead – Familiarise yourself with regulations and pack to minimise waste 2. Travel & Camp Lightly – Stick to trails and camp on durable surfaces 3. Dispose of waste properly or take it back home with you 4. Leave what you find to preserve nature and cultural features 5. Minimise campfires by using stoves or fire rings 6. Respect wildlife – Observe from a distance and never feed animals. 7. Be considerate of others by respecting people's space and avoiding noise ➢ Watch Our Other Van Life Adventures In Europe: • Van Life Spring Reset By a Remote Lake in ... ➢ Join our Members' Community to Support Our Channel and Enjoy Extra Content: / @roots-in-the-wild ➢ Follow along for daily adventures! » Instagram: / jessicakleczka Chapters: 00:00 Waking Up In Catalonia 00:38 Who We Are 01:12 Slow Morning In the Van 02:45 Planning a Week of Adventure 06:20 Exploring a Medieval Town 07:54 Visiting an Ancient Olive Tree 09:45 Hiking Along a Turquoise River 10:48 Catalonian Folklore 13:19 Cosy Evening In the Van 14:02 Sunny Morning in the Mountains 15:41 Travelling to the Warm Springs 17:25 Arriving at the Warm Springs 18:31 Wild Swimming in a Mountain Gorge 20:42 Sunset in the Mountains ➢ WHO WE ARE We’re Jessica, Risi, and Heidi – a trio exploring Europe as digital nomads, living a minimalist lifestyle in our handcrafted wooden van conversion “Bilbo.” A year ago we left behind our old lives working 9-5 for a life of freedom and full-time travel. We converted our second hand van using sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, linen and hemp to create an eco-friendly cottage on wheels for our adventures. Since then, we've been doing van life in Europe in the slow lane, reconnecting with nature through foraging and learning more about European folklore 🚌