A man has travelled 4,000 miles around Europe in a converted van which cost just £1,500 from Facebook Marketplace. Ryan Holland, 31, took a gamble and bought a 2007 Doblo Fiat after falling in love with hiking during lockdown. He wanted to push himself out of his “comfort zone” and travel solo. He spent 28 days over three months making the van habitable – spending just £1.5k more on materials. Ryan road tested his new van around Scotland, Wales and the Lake District before taking the plunge to solo travel around Europe in April 2022. He started along the West coast of France, before visiting the Pyrenees, south coast of France, Italy, and Switzerland. He's been on the road now for seven months now, and reckons his DIY van reno has saved him £27k. Ryan’s van is equipped with a foldable bed and cupboard, but he uses a portable shower, camping stove and public toilets when on the road. Ryan takes photos as he goes along and works as a content creator while on the road. He spent £1,300 for fuel, food, ferry crossings and permits during his three month trip around Europe. Ryan, a photographer, from Colwyn Bay, North Wales, said: “The van was such a bargain. “No one believes me when I say it was £1.5k. “I cleaned it all out and used recycled wood free for Facebook market place to make the bed frame and cupboard. “I just researched YouTube videos and on Facebook groups to help me do it. “I’ve created a little home on wheels. “It’s taken me out of my comfort zone."